Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16750, 3 June 1922, Page 6

Women Folk

By

" STELLA"

Miss Jean Fulton leaves next week on a visit to America, where she will pay a visit to her sister. The Ladies' Auxiliary Committee el the Navy League are entertaining the ’ cadets of the Devon at a small danco in the Navy League Hall to-night. | Mr and Mrs G. W. Franc© and Miss I i France arrived yesterday from Wellingj | ton, staying over night at the OlarenI don, and left for the south again this morning. j The Bohemian Fancy Drees Revel I which is to take place in Joyland, New Brighton, on Monday, June 5, has many attractive and novel features, including a Bohemian Jazz Banjo Orchestra. A late car will leave for town at 2.10 a.m. The concert organised by Mrs W. H. Norton, which is to take piaoe in the Crystal Palace to-morrow (Sunday! evening, is one of quite unusual excellence. By the courtesy, of the management, three members of the J. C. Williamson Opera Company, Miss Gladys Balter (Contralto), Mr Tom Minogue (bass), and Mr Herbert Brown (tenor), have very kindly consented to gjvo : items. Mrs J. Hu-1 me (Mias Eva Moore) who has just returned from ' Wanganui, where she carried through > J most successful production of “ Miss ! Hook, of Holland,” has alpo promised j to give tw o songs and a ” capacity ” ! house is anticipated. The proceeds will j go towards Mrs Norton’s stall at the j bazaar. | A very jolly little dance for young | people was given at her residence, i Oreyke Street. Riccarton, last night, by ; Mrs G. E. Curry, for her son, Denis. ! Both drawing room and dining were , decorated with huge bowls of chrysanj themums, the supper table looking particularly gay. Mias. MacDonald sup- : plied a spirited programme of music. Mrs Curry received her young guests, i wearing a smart and pretty dress of black satin and georgette, embroidered in sequins and beads. She was assisted by her daughter, Miss Gertie Curry. Among the dancers were the Misses Betty Beadel, Nora and Grade Belmore, Betty Morris, Mary Morrison, Betty Macdonald and May Andrews. and Messrs Lydal Pratt, Eric Lewis, John Steward. J. Norris, F. Belmore, and Murray Hobbs. An enjoyable danoe was held by the Christchurch Jazz Club in the ; Winter Garden last night, W ill yam’s ! band supplying the music. The inj creasingly cold nights are making danci ing a very nopular pastime, and the long room was well filled last night. Among the manv dancers were: —Mr and Mrs F. W. Freeman, Dr and Mrs Patterson, Dr and Mrs Louisson, Mr and Mrs J. G. Hawkins, Mr and Mrs Robert Livingstone, Mr and Mrs W. J. Sim, Mr and Mrs Ashworth, Mr and Mrs England, Air and Airs Harry Sorensen, Air and Airs *A If Smith, Air and Airs Alan Nicholls, Air and Airs E. Vaughan, Mrs Hibberdine, Alisses Jocelyn Pyne, Peggy Palmer. Peggy Norton, Dorothy Diamond. Nancy Bead el, Alolly Bean, Enid Minty, Drina Seav, Pettit, Alonica Lawrence, Hazel Evans, Eileen Lasoelles, Kathleen Lascellee, AI. Hall, Rita Alatson, Ray Livingstone. Lulu TTnimay, Hazel Herdman, Ina Warner, Oalder, Rosamond Wood, L. Edwards, I and Talbot, Dr Gunn, Dr Glasgow, Messrs F. Oracroft Wilson, R. Laseelles. J. Ferrier, J. Moore, T. Gibson, W. White, G. Jamieson, S. P. Godfrey, Alinty. P. Wratt, J. Brady. Frank Bown, F. James, J. Dolph, W. Irwin, Beadel, R- G. Bruce. Stevens, E. Chester. F. R. Wauchop, A. W. Clous ton, Neill Alatson. S. Howart, T. N. Johnson, F. R. Lulcs. Thompson. L. Wil- ; liams, G. H. Wood nnj H. Wood. AT THE THEATRE, j Persistent coughing in the Theatre ; Royal during the performance of j “ Alerrie England” is very annoying I to the audience. It is, of course, so j n n necessary for one or two doses of ! Kofgo would very quicklv check the most persisting ” barking.” Kofgo the great cold cure is sold by E. Cameron Smith, Royal Exchange Buildings, 96. Worcester Street-. 409 THE WINTER GARDEN. May be engaged for Wedding Receptions. Afternoon Teas. Dancing Parties. Social Funotions.’ For particulars address 193, ARAIAGH STREET. NS Telephone 3820. Ballantyne’s Toilet Salon offers expert service in all matters of Toilet Hygiene and Beauty Culture. Face Massage, Head Alassage. Alanicuring, Electrolysis, Alarcel Waving, Hair Staining, Henna Shampoo. Hair Cutting, Hair Dressing. 1 EVENING DRESSES: It will pay you to inspect the Evening Dresses, Blouses and Winter Dresses in all latest shades at preent being shown by R. Denson and Co., 197, High Street, next door to Seymours’, the fruiterers. This firm has also the best selection of children’s dresses ever shown in ChristchurchThey comprise all styles, all shades and all sizes As everything is manufactured on the premies, prices are correspondingly low. 6168

“ Stella ” will be glad to receive Items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

Aliss Rosina Price announces having just opened a consignment of exclusive and advanced Millinery and is desirous to dispose of name quickly in order that patrons may have th© benefit of these attractive models early in the approaching season, has decided to offer these at her sale, commencing Monday next. Genuine bargains assured. Alodels reduoed from £5 os fj 39b Gd. 1 WALKING FROCKS. Stylis.h Walking Frocks in Velvet, Gaberdine, Sergej etc.—The ideal thing for street and indoor wear this nippy weather—are now on view at Elsinore. Cashel Stret, near Loasby’s. These frocks are designed and cut to the perfection that only Elsinore can create If\he perfection that imparts personality and distinctiveness to the wearer Yet they are very moderately priced. 6148 Patrons of Josephine’s Kitchen are asked to be good enough to give their orders before Saturday, it being impossible to cope with the work on that day. A large variety of small fancy cakes and biscuits always ready, exclusive chutnies and marmalades. Spiced beef a specialt3'- Assorted sandwiches Is 6d a doz. No. 3, Royal Exchange Buildings, ’phono A. 5394. Take lift. xs

Mrs E. J. Burt, of The Terrace, Wellington, is visiting friends in Christ church. Visitors at “ Haeremai,” Sumner, in dude Dr and Mrs Alanning, Air anc Mrs Baxter and Air and Airs Stont (Fendalton). In the Art Gallery on Wednesday next a social, at which euchre and dancing will be the chief features, will be held in aid of Lewisham Hospital building fund. Excellent prizes have been donated for the euchre tournament. Dancing will commence at eight o’clock. Tickets may be obtained from Jones Bros., Clock Tower, or F. J. Glackin, Optician, 277, High Street. The Sunshine Party’s concert, under the direction of Mr Caverhill, which is to take place in the Rugby Street schoolroom on Thursday next, at 7.40. the Bth June, should draw a record house, not only on account of the cause, which is to purchase toys for the little convalescent children in the Infantile Paralysis Ward, but also by reason of the excellence of the programme. The organiser, Alis 9 May Wilson, lias already received a gift of five rocking horses, one being given by Airs George Harris, besides a check for £5 from a friend. Already a large number of tickets have been sold. Another enjoyable social evening of the Loyal Riccarton Lodge was held on Thursday evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Upper Ricoarton, in honour of the Oddfellows’ Queen, Aliss Noeline Al’Lauchlan. The committee responsible for the function had arranged an excellent programme of dances interspersed with songs. The latter were contributed by Airs Scott and Mr Beasley, and were much enjo3’ed, as also was a Highland fling danced by Aliss Al’Lauchlan. Guessing competitions held during the evening were wosa by Aliss Barnard and Airs AV. Al’Do*> aid- Extras were played by Aliss Smith and Messrs Oampbdl and L. Guinev. A delightful jazz party was held at the residence of Air and Airs J. C. Aleroer, Fitzgerald Avenue, on Thursday night, when a number of friends jazzed to the music of a gramophone. Supper was served in the dining-room, while the dancers made use of the large sittingroom, where coloured lights and festoons of flowers and leaves made a charming effect. Those present included :—Mrs J. C. Alercer. Misses D. Trethewey, Rae Croucher, Phyllis Fitzway, E. Trethewey, Letty Sanderson, Stella Robinson and Ivy Trethewey, Alessrs J. C. Alercer, AV. Trethewey (Sydney), W. J. Willis, L. Alansell, W. Harrington, C. Willis, Gregory, W. Green and C. Pegg. On Thursday evening the Iris Club held another very successful dance in the Orange Hall. The hall was tastefully decorated with the club’s colours, mauve and lemon streamers. Over sixty couples danced to very enjoyable music suppied by Mr H. G. Lawrence’s orchestra. The committee who so successfully arranged the dance were: Alisses N. Craig, N. Gillespie, Alessrs D. J. Spence, H. G. Lawrence and C. C. Falloon, honorary secretary. Amongst the many present were:— Misses E- Dawson, R. Hill, J. Hudson, Al. Simes, AI. Blair, AI. Rodgers, P Leighton, J. Armiger, AI. Wolf revs E. and I. Tille.yshort, G. Clark, AI. O’Brien, I>. Howarth, G. Howe, JDavidson, M. Al’Cormick, E- Caldwell, B. Stone, Rogerson Rayn, T. Rowe, Al’Phenson, N. Gillespie, Ferguson, U. and L. Sinclair, Messrs-D. Spence, B Till, A. and W. Sutherland, B. State, F. Bone, B. and D. Collins, L. Alantam, J. Forsyth, O. Barrett, R. and C. Falloon, W. Brown, J. Commons, AV Wheeley, G. O’Reilly, G. Lye, J. Lee, E. Bone, D. Sinclair, V. Hicks, B. Alabaster, P. Gray. Skoan, T. Anderson, J. Turpin. D. Stewart, F. Rogerson, S. Kennedy, L. Clarke, WAl’Lean, F. Richards, J. Hitchens, It. O'Malley, B. Shackleton, F. Berhond, N. Perry, C- Al’Alloon, C. Stewart, Christenson, Goodman, G. Tipler.