Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16662, 18 February 1922, Page 6

Women Folk

By

“STELLA"

" Stella *’ will be glad to receive items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

Mrs W. Milligan will leave for Welington to-night. Mr and Mrs W. C. Dudfield, of Melbourne, are staying at- the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs T. W. Hudson are expected to arrive from Auckland tomorrow . Mrs C. J. Sloman, accompanied by Mrs P. C. Fenwick, have gone on a trip to the West/ Coast. Mrs A. H. Bristed and Miss Kathleen Bristed, who have been spending some weeks in Wellington, have returned home. Mr and Mrs W. X. Fuller (Wellingon) who have been staying at the C larendon, went to Akaroa this morning for a few days. The engagement is announced of Doris, daughter of Mr and' Mrs J. A. Booth, of Sumner, to (Jordon, youngest son of Mrs Macdonald, Dunedin. Recent arrivals at the United Service include Mrs H. H. Fisher and Miss Hill. _ Mr and Mrs H. I. Cohen, of J- C. Williamson’s “ Scandal ” Company are also staying there. Responding to the request of the committee the ladies of the Hagley Park Golf Club have kindly consented to take charge of the tea tent at the garden party which is being organised bv the Christchurch Dorpains Board for Saturday. March 4. Recent arrivals at the Royal include: —'Mrs E. Sutton and Miss A. Pomfret (London), who have- returned from a visit to Nelson ; Mr and Mrs R. Kennett-Branton of J. C. Williamson’s “ Scandal ” Company, and Miss M. Thurston, matron of the Military Hospital at Trentham and Mrs A. Martin, of Palmerston North, who have both returned from a holiday in Nelson. —GOITRE!!— The wonderful penetrating and absorbing powers of the Violet Rays can reduce this unsightly disease. Sufferers ! Why submit to such disfigurement when relief is so easily and painlessly obtained through the “ Renulife ” Generator? Let us treat you now. For advice and free demonstrations call at THE REN U LIFE VIOLET RAY Parlours, High Street Chambers, High Street, Christchurch. 1077 WHY LADIES SHOULD USE SHARP SCISSORS. Ladies who are particular about their looks always use sham scissors. Blunt scissors cause the user to look close into her work, thu3 causing eye strain, frowning and annoyance. All this can be avoided bv taking your scissors to Archenhold’s, 255, High Street, next Ponnington’s, and having them beautifully tharponed for 9d. 2896 ELSINORE S SALE. With the last few days of Elsinore’b Sale in sight, prices have been cut harder than ever, as all lines are to he quitted. These are the latest bargain offers:—Cotton Frocks reduced to 12s 6d. Fuji and Jap. Silk Blouses to 10s 6d, Poplin and Ratine Skirts to 12s 6ii, and many other sacrifices. 3993 A PAYING PROPOSITION FOR LADIES. B. Denson and Co., 197, High Street, are now showing their lovely new Autumn goods. Splendid range of ladies’ costumes and dresses, in the lat est styles and shades for the new season- Children’s frocks galore. Get in earlv with your order. It will pay you. 3040 THE WINTER GARDEN. May be engaged for Wedding Receptions. Afternoon Teas. Dancing Parties. Social Functions. For particulars address 193, ARMAGH STREET. X 9 Telephone 3820. MODERN DANCING. Mr W. S. Wauchop has just returned from a trip to England and the i Continent, studying M. Maurice (Paris) and the Vernon Castle School of Dance (London). Will commence classes for the teaching of modern dances—all the latest steps—on Monday next, February 20th. The new studio is at 143, Worcester Street, next Briscoe’s, upstairs. 3074 There’s no period of life in which the changes are eo rapid, the stages ao interesting, or the memory eo well worth keeping as the period of childhood. Keep tne record in a photograph. Begin with a portrait to-day. Wriggles worth and Binns, 788, Colombo Street. ’Phone I*BB XD

Miss Agnes Blacklock, of Wellington, is stayipg at the Federal Hotel. Mrs J. R. Evans, Chester Street, will leave (. 'hristchurch to-day for a holiday at Akaroa. Mr and Mrs AULean, Mrs Meacham and child (Wellington) are guests at the Federal Hotel. Mrs Nolan arrived yesterday from Gisborne and is paying a visit to her mother, Mrs Westenra, Garden Road. Dr and Mrs Crawford, visitors from New South Wales, will leave Christchurch on Monday on a trip to Mount Cook. The many friends of Miss Gwylfa Meredith will bo grieved to hear of her death which occurred while she was on xi visit to relations in Sydney. Mr and Mrs G. Helmore have gone to stay at “ Millbrook,” pending their departure for England next month. Mrs Patrick Campbell lias taken their house in Helmoro’s Road. A jolly little jazz party was given bv Mr and Mrs E. H. England at their residence, Murray Place, the rooms feeing full of sweet-smelling flowers. Mrs England received her guests wearing a handsoipe dress of grey cire lace over silver tissue. Among those present were Mr and Mrs de Pass, Mr and Mrs C. J Treleaven, Mr and Mrs Sorensen, Colonel Forbes, Miss Greta Wood, Mr H. Henna and Miss Agnes Henna, Mr and Mrs R. Ashworth, Mrs Smythe, Mrs Cunliffe and Mr R. Sulli The members of the Sumner branch of the Seamen’s Institute held their first meeting of the year in the Council Chambers, when Mrs G. W. C. Smithson presided over a good attendance. It was decided to hold the annual meeting on Tuesday next and that the function should take the form of a garden party at Mrs Thornlev’s residence. Mrs C. M. Roswell reported having visited the sick seamen in the hospital each week, the visits being much appreciated. Five new members were elected.

Mr and Mrs Harry AUDonald gave a very enjoyable jazz party at Heaton Street. The rooms were decorated with roses, and the shaded, electric lights alied a soft glow over the rooms. ’Sirs M’Donald received her guests wearing a handsome frock of black charmeuse. Among those present were Misses Daphne Beadel, Joy Andrews, Zoe Gray, Winnie Hobbs, Rodgers, Connie Ledger, Noeline Knight, Dora Wood (Melbourne), Marjorie MacDougall, Helen Orbell, Kathleen Buss, Helen AURae (Waikari) and Nora Buss; Messrs W. Diamond, D. M’Laren. J. Beadel, Ralph Beadel, lan Stuart, Hal Ledger, Monteith, Bertram Knight, S Morrison, Peter Harris, Harmer Al'L>onald, Dampier-Crossley, Ferrier and F. MacFarlane. Mrs Tate assist ed Mrs M’Donald in her duties as hostess. The monthlv meeting of the Creche and Free Kindergarten Association was held on February 15 at the Y.M.C.A .Mrs Peppier presided over a good at tendance. Correspondence was read irom the Education Department The Department forwarded £2lO 18s 9d for capitation and £SO for subsidies on furniture and equipment towards the three new schools. The Minister of Education regretted that owing to the present financial stringency further subsidies on equipment, buildings and furniture cannot be granted. The secretary read a letter from the Christchurch City Council stating that a grant of £SO was given towards the kindergarten schools. Tho secretary was instructed to write a letter of thanks to the Mayor for tho generous donation. Several applications from intending students were received, and a rise of £lO .per annum was granted to the head teachers of the schools, letters of resignation were received from Mrs Robbie convenor of “ Little Citizens ” kindergarten, and Miss Gender, assistant secretary. Both letters were received with regret. Mrs Taylor reported that a very successful function had been held at Phillipstown, in which committee, teachers and parents had joined. The takings amounted to £74 with expenses of £l3, total £6l. Mrs Evans reported “ Sunbeam ” sale of work resulted in takings £72, expenses £lO. A concert arranged by Mr Till brought in £ls and a donation of £5 was received from Mrs Bingham, total £B2. Miss Hull reported very favourably on the open ing of all schools. The following subscriptions for the year 1921 were received from parents of children attending kindergarten schools :—Sunbeam £33 7s 3d, Phillipßtown £55 11s 9d. . Little Citizens £27 7s 9d, Sydenham £32 10s lid, Selwvn £3l 13s, Richmond (six months) £24 16s sd. Total, £205 7s Id.

The Economic, 119, Manchester Street, have just opened out a splendid stock of dainty blouses and jumpers suitable for holiday wear. A suitable present to make to your friends. As we only specialise in thse goods we are confideait that ladies will be pleased with tho quality and prices of our varied stock. Note the address: The Economic, 119, Manchester Street, opposite Heywood’s. 1 Bargains in Ladies’ Gloves at Dalian tyna’s Sale—2 Button and 2 Dom< Fabric Gloves in black, white or grey size 6 only, regular price 5s lid an 6s lid per j>air, sale price Is lid pci pair; 2 Button and 2 Dome White Ki; Gloves, sizes 53 and 6 only, reguln: prices 12s 6d and 16s 6d, sale price A < lid per pair; 12 Button length Kb Gloves, black only, sizes ss, 6 and (){ only, regular price 21s pair, sale pric* 5a lid. 7 PARISIAN NIGHT CREAM. Sea bathing is a delightful pastime hut it means the ruination of one’ complexion. Mrs Vere Plantagenei though a regular bather, possesses j complexion just like peaches ancream. She ascribes this to the use b\ her of Parisian Night Cream, price 2s 6d, obtainable from E. Cameron Smith Chemist, Royal Exchange Bldgs., 96, Worcester Street. 1019

A delightful bridge party was given by Mrs E. H. Henderson at her residence “ O’Mar am a,” West Lyttelton on Tuesday evening. The spacious drawing room was tastefully decorated with red roses and purple verbenas. Supper was served in the dining room, which wasi decorated in pink. Amongst those present were Mesdnmes Doudnev (England), Mann (Feilding), O. Agar, T. Hunter, A. V. White-Parsons, Colin Cook, F. S. Horn, H. A. Rhind, T. Hendry, Hudson, W. C. G. Cleary, L. Warner, Guinness, Stewart. R. Skip, Page, J. H. North, J. Plimmer, M’lnnes Scott, E. A. Curtis, G. Potts, W Spindler, Miss Ethel Bundv, Bertrand, EtheL Smith and M. Cook. A very enjoyable dance was held last evening at Camp Bay, Lyttelton, ip Messrs C. Smith and J. Candy’B wool shed which was most artistically decorated. During the evening musical items were contributed by Alesdames Rhind and Barney and Mr C. Smith. Tlie hosts, Messrs Smith and Candy expressed the hope that the visitors would soon pay a return visit Amongst those present were Alesdamej E. H. Henderson, F. Hobbs, J. Pliminer. H. A. Rhind, J. Bladder, T. Hendry. Barrv Potts; Misses Sinclnii (2) M. Tomlinson, Snowden, Williams, H. Longton, E. and I. Bundy, Olliver, Rhind, Morriss, Bewail and Messrs F. Hobbs, Henderson, Rhind, Barry, Ban field, Broome, Plimmer, Graham, Bladder, Potts, Ayers, Palmer, Boswell, Candy, Brown, Smith and Holme.