Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16736, 18 May 1922, Page 9

Women Folk

By •• STF I I A"

"STELLA"

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

Mr nncl Mrs Russell Beals leave tonight on a visit to America. Miss Rita Gibeon is staying out at “ Aleadowbank ” with Captain and the Hon Mrs Tahu Rhodes. Mrs J. G. L. Vernon and her children *go out to-day to Racecourse Hill, on a visit to Mrs H. A. Knight. Mr and Mrs Maurice Fell are cpending the week-end at Bangor with Major and Mrs Hutton - Mrs A. C. Fell, of Blenheim, has gone to Temuka. o-n a visit to her mother, Mrs Hayhurst. Canon and Mrs AVilford, who went up to Auckland for the Synod and included Rotorua oil their return itinerary. return to College House to-day. Mr and Mrs H. H. Smith, who have been staying at the United Service, left Christchurch this morning on their return to Dunedin Mr S. Neville and Miss Neville, who have been on a visit to Christchurch from Blenheim, and have been guests at the Clarendon, return home by motor to-day. Mrs V. E. Gregory and Mr F. Gregory came up yesterday from Dunedin, and are guests at the United Service. Mrs Kerr is also staying at the same hotel, Mrs Jack Anderson gave a bridge party last night at Cranmer Square, among those present being Airs AYniter Fox. Mrs Turnbull. Mrs Jellett, Miss Souter (Sydney). Miss Nelli*. Reeves and Miss Rita Cracroft-YVilson. A very enjoyable young people’ t party was feiven on Wednesday at'ternbajii by Mr and Airs PY Chapman, of Harper Street. Sydenham, in connection with the eleventh birthday of thendaughter Alice. Games and competitions. under the management of Ali«s K. .Afoulin, were the chief feature of the afternoon. Among those present were:—Alesdames B. Hatehard. J. Chapman and J. Chappie, Mr H. R Herdmnn. and the Misses Hobbs (2), Thompson (2). Afoulin (4). Chapman (3), Sams (2). Dillamore (2), Uayhourn, ! Her combe, Glanville, Hatehard, Whale, j Kenhard. Edwards, Wicks, Heron, Chappie and Cater. An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Airs F. H. J. Clarke. Aferivale, on Tuesday evening, when a surprise party took place. Although it was a wet evening about sixteen young people assembled. The evening was spent in games, musical items and vocal selections. Refreshments were handed round, and a very enjoyable evening was nrought to a conclusion by the singing of “ Auld Rang Syne.” Among those present were Alisses V. Whitelaw, G. Stevenson. A!. Alarsliall, A'- Cellers. G. Bliff, E. A'oller, AI. Clarke and Afay Clarke, Alessrs C Alorgan. A. Tomlinson, F. Rose, J. Rose. C. Gordon, E- Puddle and AI. Toomer. The Committee of Judges and Benchers of the Inns of Court (mere men !), u ho have been considering what would he the appropriate robes for women to "ear in Ccurt after their call to the Bar. have “expressed a wish” that j the dress of women barristers in Court shall conform to the following rules: (1) Ordinary barristers’ wigs should be worn, and should completely cover and conceal the hair: (2) ordinary barristers’ gowns should be worn ; (3) dresses should be plain, black o r very dark, high to the neck, with long sleeves! and not shorter than the gown, with high, plain white collar and barristers hands; or plain coats and skirts may he worn, black or very dark. not shorter than the' gown. with plain white shirts and high collars and barristers’ bands. A jazz party was given by Af r and Airs S- AY. Gelling, at their residence J ti Ranfurjy Street. 3 lie evening was in honour of their daughter Thelma, vho is shortly leaving for Auckland, where she will be spending the winter The large room where dancing was held was very daintily decorated in autumn tints and the panelling was done in white streamers. Afrs Gelling received her guests wearing a smart,» frock of navy jersey silk. Aliss Gelling wore a dainty frock of cherry satin with a becoming beaded overdress. Other guests included Air and Airs J. C. Baldwin, Mr and Mrs A\\ O S. Adams. Afr and Airs O. D© la Cour. Mr and Airs J. Caravan, Airs U. B. Hart, Misses B. Harris. C- Baldwin H. Otlev. R. Rutcliff. K. Hart. I) Sullivan. B. Alaedonnld, E. Forbes. D. Bright ling, E. Edmonston (Sydney). Af. Denton, I. Denton, E. Brown. Alessrs S. AV. Gelling, G. Best, J .Fabian. Af. King. J. Banard, AV. Bush. T. Alatson. T. White. AT. Pengelly. A. L. Grey, A. Potton, Baird and Smith. Ballantyne’s Toilet Salon offers expert service in all blatters of Toilet Hygiene and Beauty Culture. Face Massage, Head Alassage. Manicuring. Electrolysis, Alarcel AA’aving, Hair Staining. Henna Shampoo. Hair Cutting, Hair Dressing. 1 j ■

News was received last night stating that Alisa Ada Ferguson, who had many friends in Christchurch, died at Napier yesterday afternoon, after a brief illness. The Ridgley Select Assembly held its weekly dance in the Ridgley Hall on Saturday eight. An enjoyable time was spent by the large number present. The music was supplied by Hunter’s Orchestra. The recently formed Lilac Dance opened its season on Tuesday night at freeman’s Cafe. A most enjoyable evening was spent, between forty and fifty couples being present. " This dance is the first of a series to be held during the winter months. The chaperones were Alesdames Adnams and A. Bean) and. Messrs Barwell. Parian© and Walker acted as Ai.C.’s Music was supplied by Messrs P. S. Austin and J. T>. Adams. The first shooting night of the senson of .Sumner-Redcliffs Ladies’ Miniature Ride Club took in the tramway shed on Monday, the Men’s drib having courteously left the range open tor them. The attendance was good, and distinct benefit was felt from the excellent coaching of Air J. R. Edmonds, of Alonck’s Bay. who cam© in to give Air Foster a helping hard with the second target. Rome good scores were made. Aliss C. Andrews carrying off the trophy with a score of 65. The Winter Garden presented a gay scene last evening, when Keith and Betty Gr.esham, the young son and daughter of Air and Airs F. AV. Gresham. gave a party t'o some thirty or forty of their little friends. The long room looked charming under the shaded yellow lights, and a delicious supper was served in the lounge. .Mrs Gresham received her little guests, wearing a becoming dr. Ns of '•axe blue taffeta with girdle of twisted silver cord and a very pleasant evening was passed in games, music and dancing, prizes also being given for an amusing competition. Among the many children present were the following: Dorothy Allen, Betty Brown. Molly Dawson. Dawn East, Marjorie Frostick, Betty Gresham, Ainrjori© August. Lesley James. Joan Lane. Helen Lane Sybil Lane. Nora Lanigan. Enid’ Matson. Betty ATorton, Elaine Perry. Afollio Rodio. Betty Scott. Margaret Talbot, Marian AVade. Nan eye Barnett.. Jean Gurney. Jack Armour, Reg Allen. Donald flimie. Brian Donovan. Jim East. Ha 11am Gresham. Keith Gresham. Maurice James, Hugh Lane. Cyril Lanigan. Win wright Rodie, Brian Rodie, Douglas Scott, AVenden AAadc, Ewan Hay M'Kenzie, Zona Rodio. Paula. Frederick. Air and Airs H. Gresham, Mr and Airs D Rodie. Mr and Mrs Lane, Afr Perry. Airs J. Armour. Miss Armour. Mr J. Al’Bean. All's ( limie. Aire J. D. AUGruer, Airs J. Barnett.