Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16851, 29 September 1922, Page 10

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 Blackiston. Orari Gorge. is ao p eeent in Cirristcburoh Guests at the United Service in- j elude Mr and Mrs P. J. Hay man, of j Auckland. Lady Rodwell, Fiji has taken Mrs Laid law's house in Timaru for two months. Mrs John Itedpath. jun., of Christchurch, is at present an inmate of the Lewisham Hospital. Sydney. Miss Cicely O’Rourke and Miss Barbara Oowlishaw will he the guests of Mrs George Hutton, “ Bangor,” for the week-end. The “Abe” Assembly announces that a dance will be held in the Oddfellows Hall. Upper Riccarton, on Saturday night. Mrs Curzon, of London, who is a daughter of Sir James Mills and a sister of Mrs Ii J. Beswick, of Chris•church, will arrive on a visit to this country a-bout the end of the year. Last Sunday morning the Rev C. . Foston preached an appropriate sermon to a large congregation m the Methodist Church, \V6odend, on the occasion of the unveiling of a brass tablet in memory of the late Miss Swift, who was for many years a faithful worker of the church. “ Health and Citizenship ” was the ■ subject of an address given by Dr ! O'Brien to members of the Y.W.C.A. in the Choral Hall last night. There was a large attendance and the president, j Mrs Bowron. occupied the chair. Dr O'Brien dealt generally with food pro- I parties- The digestive process was | described and instances given of how j minor complaints and sicknesses wore i started through the immoderate eating of sweets, and improper food. The address was eagerly listened to. anti at the conclusion a hearty vote of hanks was nassej to the speaker. St Saviour’s Hall looked its best on Monday evening when a small committee consistin'- of Mrs M’George Savage and Mrs Bishop held a fancy dress ball. The New Brighton Orchestra supplied excellent music. Mr Savage made a capable M.O. Miss R. Leila, as an “ Egyptian Princess ” won the first prize and Miss Hobson, “ C.'olorite,” the prize for the most original costume. Mr Thomas. “ Aztec,” and Mr Symons, ‘ Admiral,” won the men’s prizes. The lucky spot waltz was won bv Miss Bellingham and Mr Finlay. Amongst those present were Mrs Hannan, evening dress : Mrs M’Kenzie, ivory knitted silk dress; Mrs Knight, Mrs CY» n '»mler. black satin evening dress, Miss Heaton (Egyptian Prin cess), Miss Hayes, evening dress; Mrs Jennings (Sweet Nell of Old Drury), Mrs Howard (Folly), Mrs K. Hannan (Rosalina), Miss Woodward (Chinese Maid), Miss Gibbs (Gipsy), Miss J. Bishop (Litavia). Miss A. Bishop (Miss Muffitt), Miss M* George (Colleen Rawn), Miss Eveline M’George (Early Victorian). Mrs Hall (Jumperites), Miss Brown (Pierrette), Miss Lewis, evening dress; Miss Duokmanton, evening dress; Miss AUDonald, evening dress; Miss Doyle (Ragtime), Mrs A. Davis, black satin and georgette ; Messrs Patterson (chinaman), E. Savage (Salome). C. Davies (Indian). L. Adams (Jester), A. Cairns (Pierrot), A. Savage (Butcher). Savage (.Jazz Pierrot), Plea.sance, Cecil Rhodes. I'. Duokmanton, Lees, Howard 11. Junk, and Lee. The Scottish Society Bazaar Committee held a highly successful fancy dre»s dance in the society’s room-; last evening in aid of the bazaar fund to equip a. pipe baud. The hall was nicely decorated with spring flowers, japonic;* and flowering currant. The energetic committee are to be congratulated on the effect of the tasteful decorations, which made quite a transformation in die hall. Mrs Chisholm, president, led off the grand march with Chief J. L. Aitkon. Amongst those present were Airs Buist (Japanese Lady), Airs Berry (navy silk). Airs Dewar (Red Poppy), Airs Cimblett. (Butcher), Mrs Caldwell (Spanish Dancer). Airs Clung (Fortune-teller). Airs AfcTntosh (Knit tirg Graze), Airs AlacQuarrie, secretary (Starry Night). Misses F. Buist (Canterbury Bell), Aliss T. Buist (Eve). AViss P. Buist (Bon Bon), Aliss Batchelor (Cinderella), Aliss Eastabrook (French Matron), Mrs Forsyth (Park o* Cards), Aliss Shaw (Spring), Aliss Currie (Scarecrow), Aliss McLeod (Russian Peasant). Aliss At. Aitken (Dutch Girl), Aliss C. Aitken (Puritan) Miss Greig (Chinese Lady), Aliss E. Burke (Gipsy), Miss Lawinson (Shepherdess), Aliss At. Burke (Russian Girl). Aliss ATaynard (Egyptian Lady). Aliss A. ishire (Harem Girl). Aliss C. Dickson :Ragtime), Aliss L. Shute (Superstition), Alisa Chisholm (Lemon Crepe de Chine), Alessrs B. Stevens (Jockey), G. A. Alitchell (King’s Uniform), J. Lawrence (Jockey), etc. Prizes were given for the best dressed lady. Aliss Shire (Harem Girl) carrying off the prize. Full stocks of Coloured Shoes just arrived. Colours in stock are French Grey. Silver CrTey, Fawn, Champagne, Bronze, Nigger, Taupe, Dark Grey, Dark Fawn, Red. Blue, also a new style in Black Suedo White Suede and Fawn Suede Shoes, etc. Only address, E. Robinson. 129, Manchester Street, first boot shop from Clock Tower* 1 VARICOSE ULCERS. “ Six years of suffering from Varicose Ulcers—hospital—months of enforced rest—then. VAREX Treatment—work resumed —cured in a few weeks. No more pam ” Hundreds of testimonials like this. Write ERNEST HEALEY, CHEMIST, FOXTON, or see Local Agent, Nurse Curtis, 249, Alancbester Street- 6

\ Aliss Gwitha Shand and Aliss Pauline i Hoeft left Auckland bv the Afnkura on | Tuesday morning, en route for Honoj lulu, where they will represent New ! Zealand in the championship events on ; October 25. A large number of swimI n ing enthusiasts gathered on the I wharf to give the champions a send- | off. Prior to their departure, each j was presented bv Air A. J. Fernandez. , chairman of the Auckland Centre. N.Z.A.S.A., with n gold fern brooch. Recently the members of the AYodend .Methodist Church and Sunday ! School gave a social in the schoolroom j m honour of their organist, Aliss Ruby j Pnteman, who is shortly to he mar- ! ried. Rev O. A. Foston spoke in high i praise .of Aliss Pnteman ns a church j worker, and on behalf of those present handed her a silver ten service, suitably inscribed, and wished her every success in her now home. Rev J. R. Clark and Alessrs T. J. Burnet and J Tull spoke in appreciative terms of Aliss Pnteman. During the evening musical items and recitations were given by Alesdames Orchard and Day Aliss Alabel Ayers, Rev Foston. and Air W. H. Judson. Supper was handed round by (lie Indies. A handkerchief surprise party, organised by Airs Higlisted and Mrs 1 Grimsey, in honour of Aliss Cross, who I is shortly to be married, was given at j the residence of Air A. Cross. Pine j Farm. Bennetts, on Tuesday evening. Fencing was indulged in to music proS vided by Air Reid and sons Air High- | stod being Af.C. Supper was laid in the large dining-room and breakfastroom- After supper songs were given jby Aliss Davidson, AD Ellis and Air j Al’Cartney. The party then returned ■ to the grain shed, and danced until I nearly daylight. About fifty friends : and visitors were present. An enjoy able evening was ended with thre -» cheers for the hostess and the singing ! of Auld Lang Syne.” fortnightly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held on AVednesday In the absence of the president, through illness, Miss Roberts was voted to the chair. A large amount of routine business was disposed of. and the following resolutions carried;- ‘ That this union expresses l egret that the Bill providing for women Justices of the Peace has been thrown out in the Legislative Council, thus preventing New Zealand from i keeping abreast of the world’s movement in this matter, and appreciates the fact that the Premier has stated his intention to bring in another Bill j upon the same subject.” ‘‘ That this J union desires to express its gratifica- ! tion at the fact that the Chief Justice has congratulated the no-license district of Mnsterton upon the smallnes« jof its criminal list.” A vote of svmnathv was passed with Airs Brown in j the death of her husband. On Tuesday evening the members of the Woo Is ton branch of the G.F.S. held a successful social and dance in St John’s schoolroom, which was prettily decorated for the occasion with coloured streamers and spring flowers. A song by Miss E. Hobson and a recitation by Miss Al. Edmonds were received with { applause. Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss V. Coupland. and extras were played by Misses Martin. Cluimp. Edmonds and Sopp. The duties of Af.C. were carried out by Mr G. Chat-tawny. Amongst those present were: —Alesdames Day, Harris. Daniel, Adams. Gofton. Alauger, Alarquet, Hunt, AY ass and James. ATisses P Manger. A. Champ, Daniel (2). E. Virtue, L. Barwick, Gofton (3), AI. Day, \. Graham. Canfield. H. Alitchell. AVass (3), V. Wootton (Dunedin). Al. Adams. I). Harris, AI. Hunt, At. Martin. D. Nu holls. T. Chapman and Carlyle (2) ; Rev F. Dunnage. Messrs B. Alabaster. J. Barwick. A'. Beaumont. AY. O’Callaghan. J. Huston. L. Adams. AY. Kinley. 1?. Coupland, H. Hyde, R. Venning and G. Hunt. The regular meeting of the Creche and Kindergarten Association was: held on Wednesday. Airs Peppier presided over a full attendance of members. The monthly reports from the six schools which had re-opened after the term holidays, were quite satisfactory, although the attendance in some cases was not quite as good as usual, owing to colds,. chickenpox. and the wet weather. Subscriptions from the schools wore as follow: Sunbeam £2, Phillips town £2 19s 3d, Sydenham -Cl 13s 9d. Little Citizens Cl 5s 6d. Selwyn £2 2s 9d, Richmond £2 Is 7d. The attendances were:—Sunbeam 21. Phillipstown 54. Sydenham 35, Little Citizens 18, Selwyn 39. Richmond 21. The main object of discussion was “ Daffodil Day.” which was hold last Wednesday. The

committee desires to thank ail those who sent gifts of flowers, cakes, sweets, books, etc. ; also those who assisted with the work during the day. A number of young people were entertained at a dance last Alonday evening by Air and Airs J. Watson, at their residence. Pnparoa Street, Papamii The drawing room was prettily decorated with red streamers. from which were suspended several red balloons. Atusic for the dancing was supplied by Aliss Poole and Mr Vagg. with jazz effects by Air Empson. During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs Atwill and Vagg. Airs Watson received her guests wearing a smart frock of striped silk. Amongst those present were:—Alesdames Empson, ivory crepe de chine j Horne. white voile: Longdin, black taffetas: Smith, mauve crepe de chine; Alisses F. Macdonald. mole charmeuse, hand embroider*, d : J. Chisholm, lemon satin with fuchsia coloured flowers at waist; E. Poole, turquoise taffetas; 0. Westerberg, jade crepe dc chine and georgette, bronze beads; C Wood, coral crepe de chine, silver flowers and rihbon ; S. Wood, blue crepe dc chine, silver ribbon ; Taylor, lemon satin and silver beads; Alessrs Vagg. Empson, Baxter, Atwill, Aloss. Hudson, Crosj (2), Powell. Beardsley and Macdonald.