Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16818, 22 August 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

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gW. B£?l E'si 1 .r.-.Tiyff Essf £rSSH3B Mr and Mrs D. Stowell, of Timaru, ! are staying at the United Service. Miss G. Richmond, of Blenheim, who came up from the south last night, is at tbo Clarendon. Arrivals at Warner’s include Mrs Flint, of Waimate, who came up last night. Mrs Monteith Nahr, who has !>een nt the United Service for a few days, left for the Coast yesterday. Visitors to Christchurch include Miss A. L. Mvlchrist, of Auckland, who came up from the south yesterday, and is staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs William Geddings. after an extended tour of the North Island, have returned to Belvedere, Barry's Bay. The bachelors of Prebhleton gave their annual ball on Friday evening. The hall was tastefully decorated with coloured streamers, and the committee, of which Mr .1. Oldridge was secretary and Mr S. MNally chairman, spared no pains to make the evening a. success. The ladies’ annual ball took place at the Institute Hall, Oust, on Thursday night. The hall was tastefully arranged with coloured streamers and ferns, which mingled with the dainty shaded lights. HunnibeFs Jazz Band supplied ia-zz music, which proved a leading feature of the evening. The committee responsible for the arrangements were : Mosdam.es Burgess, Cowans, Martin, Botherway, Henderson and Croft, and Misses Crysell, Walker, Tollat, Rowe, Howat and Botherway, and there was an excellent attendance of dancers from Oust and the surrounding districts. The annual ball of the Southbridge Football Club wa*» in every way a great success. There were visitors present from all parts of the Ellesmere district and many others from Christchurch. The ballroom was very nicely decorated, and the music supplied by Withers’s orchestra contributed greatly to the success of the function. The grand march was led by the president ot the club, Mr Bernard M’Evedy, and Mrs M’Evedy. Messrs L. Jack, R. Hampton and L. Adams were the M.C.’s. Messrs L. Jack and R. Hampton showed great ability in carrying out the secretarial work. The supper, which was a feature of the ball, reflected much credit on the folowing ladies, who carried out the arrangements:— Mesdames Palmer. Horne, Dyce, Chapman, Beamsley (2), Woods (2) and Miss Hampton. The Garrison Non-Commissioned Officers’ Club held another of their delightful fortnightly dances in their club rooms. King Edward Barracks, on Saturday evening. An enjoyable programme of music was supplied by the First Canterbury Regimental Orchestra with full effects, under the leadership of Lieutenant Hoskings. Extras were supplied by Messrs A. F. Kiliner and K. Campion. Amongst those present were: Misses M. Crosbie, L. Archbold, A. Howes. D. Archard, E. Hull, R. Finlay, M. Peters P. Campion, G. M’Ali/rter, T. M’Kinley, R. Daniels, Dickinson. D. Ingham H. Joughin, M. Forward, Aitken (2), Messrs Barrett, F. Laurie T. Russell, R Nairn, W Kennington. W. Kerr, H. Hal!. O. Sprosen. C. Moir R. North cote, N. Perry. H. Coates, I’. Tilletson. A. F . Killner, K. Campion, T. Turner, H. Woolf and R. Small. A pleisant kitchen surprise party motored to Mrs G. A. M’Lean’s residence, Amberley, to shower - good wishes on Miss Jessie M’Lean on hor approach, ing marriage. Progressive euchre interspersed with musical items given by Misses Chamberlain, Busch, South and Munro made the evening most enjoyable. Mr A. E. Payne, on behalf of the visitors, presented the guest with many useful kitchen articles. Miss M’Lc-an suitably responded. After competition* and a short dance the ringing of “ For She’s a. Jolly Good i iow brought the evening to a close • hose present included . Mesdames V- son, Payne, Busch and George Wcri .11. junr., Misses J. M’Naught, I. and I-. George, Munro (.3), R. and A Busch, M. South, N. Chamberlain Marsh and O. Flathery. Messrs Wor i.all, Payne, Boyce Gray, Fairweather. George and many others. Mr and Mrs C. H. Opie gave a sirmi* tea at the Beresford on Saturday afternoon to the members of the Technical College Board of Governors and their wives. The tables were charmingly decorated with the eolleg© colours, green and gold, and each cake stand waa crowned with a butterfly how to match, with a few daisies attached, daffodils and yellow narcissi filling the vases. Mrs Opie wore a costume of Mary-blue gabardine, smartly braided, and a black hat with touches of blue. Amongst the guests were: Dr and Mrs D. E. Hansen (director), Mr J. A. Black (deputychairman) and Mrs Black. Mr and Mrs E. H. Andrews, Mr and Mrs W. H. Cooper. Mr and Mrs G. E. Franklin, Mr and Mrs J. W. Graham. Mr and Mr* T. Haherfield. Mr and Airs H. F. Herbert, Mr and Mrs A. Peverill. Mr and Mrs M’Gregor Wright. Mr J. H Price. Mr N. M. Orbell, Miss Or bell and Miss Opie. Ballautyne’s Gloves are perfect fitting and reliable wearing. Ladies’ 3dorne Fabric Suede Gloves, French manufacture, pastelles and white, aLI sizes, 4s lid pair ; Ladies’ 2-dome Du plex ” Fabric Suede Gloves, French manufacture, pastelles and white, all sizes, 6s lid pair. Exceptional value. 8260

v 'luasir—asssaaißaM ■ —icasai Mrs Dawson. Roseneath, Wellington, io paying a visit to Mrs Beattie, St Albans Street, Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Bay, only daughter of Colonel and Mrs Ohaffey. Keinton Combe, Waiau, to Roger, eldest son of Major and Mrs Johnson. Mount Torlesse, Springfield. The members of the sewing guild in connection with the - Sydenham branch of the Mothers’ Union recently paid a visit to St Saviour’® Orphanage, each taking a parcel of garments for the children A tour of the buildings and afternoon tea on the balcony brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. Mrs E. Collins, of the J. C. Williamson Company, gave a delightful little tea in Ballantyne's private room yesterday afternoon as a farewell to her friepds in this city. Amongst those present wore: Mrs C. H. Allen, Miss Sadie Yeadon. Mrs Bert Harris (Auck land), Messrs Allan Chapman, James Stephens and L. Thompson. Tlie weekly public dance of the Christchurch Plain Dance Assembly will be held to-morrow night at the St Asaph Street Hall, when during tht evening a novel event will be intro dueed in the form of a musical chairs waltzing competition. Prizes will be awarded Ao the successful competitor* and an excellent orchestra will be in attendance. Last Wednesday a surprise party visited the home of Mrs Lee, Wilson’s Road, Belfast. An enjoyable evening, with dancing, games, and music was spent. Among those present were Mesdames Lee, Green. Neal (3), Glass. Martin, Busby. Lang and Miss E. Martin; Messrs G. Smith, E- Hillier, Neal. J. Goss, Dunkley, Beattie, V. Todd, A. Lee, D. M’Fauld, F. Corny us and the Rev Roberts. The music for dancing was supplied by Mr F. Comjne. On Friday evening a euchre party and dance in aid of St Matthew’s Church funds was held in the Femside School. The prize-winners were:— Ladies, Mies Cora Hunnibel] ; gentlemen. Mr AY. Power ; consolation prizes, Mrs Guv and Mr F Evans. A cushion was won by Mr F. Leech and Mr G. Lill won the candle-lighting competition. After supper excellent music was played by Miss Inch, with extras bv Mr A. Hunnibell. Dancing was kept up until the early hours* The following members of the Christchurch training College, who have received a course of instruction in first aid to the injured under the auspices of the St John Ambulance Association, have been successful in passing the examination. and have qualified for the certificate of the association:—Mrs F. A. Cornes, Misses M. A. Andrews, N. M. Bradley. J. E. M. Burns. G. L. Harris, P. G- M. Hollow, E. M. Ives, A. E. Lloyd, J. E. Pavitfc, l). Pearson. A. A. Saunders. F. A. Smith, E. F. Thompson M. Wilkinson, J. Wilson D. M. Morris, P. M. Nicholl, and Messrs J. G. Brown, R. S. Farr and D. T. Kelly.

On Thursday evening, at their residence, “ Matlock,” Salisbury Street. Mr and Mrs A. M’Dougall entertained about thirty guests, the occasion being the birthday of their granddaughter. Miss Iris M’Dougall. The evening was pleasantly spent with dancing, games, competitions aud musical items. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs A. M’Dougall, Mr and Mrs John M’Dougall, Mr and Mrs James M’Dougall, Mr and Mrs C. Whitley, blisses I. and C. M’Dougall. M. and N. Hookham. D. and C. Whitley, M. Dunn, M. Broekelbank and M. Hodgson, Messrs N. and L. Craw, E. Hartle. A. Gillies, J. Seymour. W. Radley, J. Cawood, C. Dunn, M. Styche and C. Wilson. Last Saturday an enjoyable jazz evening was given by Mr and Mrs Aubrey Nicholls. at their residence “Spring Grove,’’ Belfast. The room was prettily decorated with crimson and white, and the supper tables were adorned with spring flowers. Mrs Nicholls wore a handsome gown of black charmeuse and georgette, with oriental trimmings. Among those present were:—Mesdames F. Miller, a pretty frock of lemon crepe do chine, finished with tiuv rosebuds ; W. P. Anderson, navy taffetas and cream net: Arps, black and white dress; Misses V. Nicholls, black georgette, relieved with gold; E. Nicholls, Mary blue crepe do chine, with silver trimming; H. Nicholls, jade green orgaudi ; Nancye Ballantyne (Gisborne), pink georgette, ornamented with silk trimming; E. Martin, shell pink crepe de de chine, trimmed with silver beads; tissue; E. Anderson, vieux rose crepe de chine, trimmed with silver beads; L Thiele, powder blue frock; M. Wilson, black crepe de chine and green georgette; E. Thiele, white frock; E. Smith, blue and white frock; Messrs Ivan Smith. E. Hillier, S. Wilson, V. Todd. O- Werry, C. Martin, AV. A. Nicholls and AV Bond. At the meeting on Monday of the Christchurch Nursing Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade the Lady Superintendent road to the members present the various regulations in connection with the competitions to be held on Labour Day, October 23, which will create a stir in the ambulance world, for there arc a number, of cuj>s to be competed for, the most important being the Championship Cup of New Zealand for first aid, transport aud heme nursing. Last year squads competed from AA T eiluigton, Wellington South, Dunedin, Caversham, Timaru and Christchurch, and it is expected that competition this year will be very keen. At the conclusion of the business the Assistant Commissioner gave an interesting and lucid lecture on The Eye,” illustrating his remarks by frequent diagrams, so that the structure and working of the eye were readily followed. An anomaly which was pointed out was that though the eyes are more useful than the teeth and cannot be replaced, many mothers send their children regularly to the dentist, hut practically never to the oculist. Members present were warned against allowing children to read for hours at a time. No doubt on a wet day a mother was thankful if a child became absorbed in a book, but the lecturer pointed out that with children the walls of the eye had not yet hardened and the constant use of certain muscles in reading led to congestion and inflammation, and then to the lengthening of the shape of the eye, so that vision lwscara© interfered with. Lying in front of the fire reading tended to the same result in children, as the heat brought too much blood to the eyes, and congestion and the pushing backwards of the back of the eye followed, with the consequent upset of focus.

A delightful carnival dance, arranged by Mrs M. PrOnderaast, was held in St Mary’s Memorial Hall, Manchester Street North, last evening. The function was in aid of the school furnishing fund. and. judging by the large attendance, the fund should benefit to a considerable extent. The hall wasa artistically decorated with branches of p.nk flowers, the lights shaded to match, whilst from the ceiling depended streamers of ‘now. done in cottonwool and pieces of *insel which glittered i i the prettv pink glow from the lights. The lounge and supper room looked very gay with bunches of vari-ccloured balloons and bowls of pink japonica. Miss MacDonald's orchestra supplied the music and several novelty dances were introduced during the evening, including streamer, balloon, jazz lantern and confetti dances. Mrs Prendergast wore a lovely petal frock in rose and black georgette, with panels back and front of flame-coloured sequins. Miss Bowen was in black souple satin with a sndi of blue Oriental satin. Airs C. Payne wore a handsome gown of golden brown embroidered satin and Mrs AV. Hoban was in black satin with t eequinecl overdress finished with a. 'lcng silk fringe. Others present were. Misses M Queenan J. Bradford. M. M’Gill, E. . Perkins. A. Bolosld, M Daly, *M M’Cormiok, M. M’Cann. K. Barnett, M. Bradley. Q. Hannigan M. Heard, B. Dickinson. O. West© .berg, A. Fergus. C. O’Malley. P. Maher, E Neate. B. Mason, Dolan. P. Duffy, P Rathbun, M. Downey E. Caldwell. E. O’Carroll A. Cun nee M. Nolan, B. Young, B. Flood, M. O'Connell. L. Crocker, V. limes. D. Tnnes M. Meaclem and E. Meaelem. Mesdames .T Ainger, F. Willis, P. Cameron, J Bryan, A. Mason, A. Neate and H. Carter.