Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16586, 19 November 1921, Page 6

Women Folk

By

“STELLA"

'■ Stella ” will be glad tc receive items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

Miss Tolrai© (kelson) is staying at Warwick Hou?e. Mrs Claude Saw tell has taken up her residence again in Cashel Street, after spending four months at Sumner. Mrs F. C. Raphael, who has been spending a three months’ Holiday in Sydney, returned home this morning. Mr and Mrs J. B. Richards arrived from Stratford this morning, and arcstaying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Alfred White and their family (Sydney) and Miss Shaw (Sydney) are at Warner’s for a few days. Lady Jellicoe left Christchurch on n visit to Stcnyhurst yesterday, Sir George and Lady Clifford accompanying hor. Mrs James Mitchell, of Hackthorno ' Road, Cashmoro Hills, and the Misses Mitchell, loft on Thursday night on an cuctendod visit to Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. * Mr and Mrs Rudolf Friedlander re turned to Ashburton this week, after over a year’s visit to England and the Continent. They left Ashburton yesterday for Auckland, where they will . probably take up their residence. m The engagement is announced of Miss A. Wilson, third daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Wilson, Eskdale, Nnpier, to Mr Trevolyn F. Kerredge, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. T. Kerridgo. of Kaiti. Gisborne, formerly of Spreydon* Christchurch. 11l Miss Marcello D’Oreen (Doreen Walsh) Auckland possesses a lady of very versatile talent. She is not only a musical composer of considerable ability, but she has spent much time and trouble in gathering together Maori legends and romances, and has set them to her own music. Speaking of her recent concert in Wellington a critic says:—“lt was a happy inspiration which urged Miss D’Oreen to give musical expression to Maori romances, for in thus beautifying the thematic ideas of myths and legends she has assisted in educative fashion . the general public to better understand the lilt and charm of the lines.” It is hoped that before long Christchurch will hear this talented young composer. On Wednesday afternoon last the Misses Waugh gave a very delightful party for their pupils in the Coronation Hall. Spreydon. A dainty tea was served, the tables being prettily decorated with Iceland poppies and barley grass. Games and dancing were thoroughly enjoyed by the children. In the evening a varied programme was gone through l>y the pupils. Highland dancing, Irish jigs, sailor’s hornpipes and pianoforte items were given by Lily Philip, Joan Wicks, Hilda Taylor, Marv Shirley, Dorothy Bourne, Marion and Norman Johnston, Amy Greig, Betty ami Joan Thomson, Florrie Darns, * Doris O’Connor, Jean* Petrie, Jean Sharpe, Molly and John Craddock, Phyllis Lamb, Bella Peddie, Shirley AFKenzie, Dorothy Moore, Leslie Kdginton, Roberta and Jack Poison, Winston Charters, Edie Mayfield, Rosa Smith, Jean and Jack Pierson. Meryl Kinsella. Chrissie and Grace Brackenridge, Ethel and Nancy Hepworth. MADAME BOND. Owing to many enquiries from people engaged in business during the day, Madame Bond has decided to open from 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday, at Royal Exchange Buildings first floor. 1259

BATHING AND THE COMPLEXION. Now that the bathing season has commenced many readers of this column are dreading the effects of sunburn. There is no need to fear such if you secure a pot of Parisian Night Cream, price 2s Gd, from E. Cameron Smith, Royal Exchange Buildings, 96, Worcester Street. 9277 Ladies are delighted with tho original and becoming Jumpers and Blouses now being shown at the “ Economic, ” 119, Manchester Street, opposite Heywood’s. Dainty Skirts and Jumpers made to any design and in any colour; also charming Georgette Blouses, in tho latest American styles, at prices to suit all. MW9 Ballantyne’s Toilet Salon offers ex pert service in all matters of Beauty Culture and Toilet Hygiene. The following aro specialties:—Faoe Massage, Head Massage, Manicuring, Electrolysis, Hair Staining, Henna Shampoo, Hair Cutting and Hair Dressing. T.T.9 You wouldn’t go marketing blindfolded, but that would not bo a bit worse than buying your clothes without bothering about tho quality. ** Exquisite ” stands for “quality” and you can always be sure of the uniform goodness and style of the blouses, jumpers, coat-frocks, hosiery, etc., at ‘‘The Exquisite,” 208, High Stroot, opp. Strange’s. TFS There’s no period of life in which the changes are so rapid, the stages so interesting, or the memory so well worth keeping as the period of childhood. Keep the record in n photograph. Begin with a portrait to-day. Wriggles worth and Binns, 738, Colombo Street. ’Phone 1268. XD

The pupils of the Misses Saunders ~ave an interesting drill display in ving Edward Barracks yesterday after . non. Colonel Young, who was present, spoke in complimentary terms of he excellence with which the various drill exercises were carried out. under direction of Captain Farthing. The i uls looked neat and sportsmanlike n white silk blouses, navy tie and navy ergo skirt. Among the many parent ml friends present were Mrs Hild Vox and Miss Fanny Fox, Mrs John Guthrie, Ladv Denniston, Airs BcaUriiamp Lane, Mr ,T. F. Buchanan, Mrs Norton Francis, Miss Alice Thomson Miss Margaret Aitken. Miss Pegg' Poulton, Mrs Cooke. Miss Agnes Tur roll, Mesdames Wio.keiider, W. A. Day 11. Buchanan. Morlnnd, Vernon, Percy Murray-Aynsley. Mrs and the Misses Prills, Miss Aloorhouse and Miss Kathleen Laseelles. There is a useful' body in Melbourne called the Housewives’ Association, which sometimes confines its attention to pronouncements as to profiteering and the prices of commodities, but at others gets into the more rarefied atmosphere of high politics. Its members are now threatening to “ storm tlic citadel ” of the State Legislature by nutting women there, and they demand that the- drawbridge shall be put down for them immediately by means of an amendment of the Electoral Act. Even so gallant a Minister as Sir Alexander Peacock does not, however, mean to lower the bridge if he can help it, his reason mainly being the feminine indifference which has already been shown in regard to other Australian Legislatures, and also in connection with the 200 Victorian municipal councils. In the fourteen Hctases of Parliament there is but one woman member, and there is only one woman councillor in Sir Alexander’s State. The Rajah of Pudukota and his wife (whose difficulties with the Indian Government in regard to the succession, of their son were referred to in a cabD message yesterday), are well-known in Melbourne, where they resided for some time. The Ranee was particularly noted in society for her smart frock ing. At present they are residing in London, in Park Lane. Last month their flat was entered by burglars, and jewels Valued at £SOOO were taken. Referring to the Ranee jewels the Sydney 4< Sun ” said : “ Every woman who loves pearls remembers the famous string of the Ranee of Pudukota, who was formerlv Miss Alolli Fink, of Melbourne. It was said to l)o one of the few really perfect neck lets owned by a woman of the West ern world, and, curiously enough, originally came from the East, where the inimitable and the priceless are hidden away in the jewel caskets of princesses and favourites of poten tates. The Ranee’s pearls were a wedding gift from the Rajah on her marriage to him some years ago in Melbourne. Each matches as to col-our—-a pellucid ivory with a faint glow of pink, and they are graduated in size from that of a pea to the size of a small marble, the centre half-dozen being indescribablv beautiful. Th ' fastening is comprised of a flawless diamond set round with smaller stones, and a more than ordinarily patent security device secured the precious rope from accidental unfastening.” THE WINTER GARDEN. May be engaged for Wedding Receptions. Afternoon Tens. Dancing Parties. Social Functions. For particulars address 193, ARMAGH STREET. X 9 ToWhoue 3820.