Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16875, 28 October 1922, Page 6

Women Folk

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Mrs H. Kirkealdie arrived from Wellington this morning. Mrs and Miss Bolam, Rugby Street, have returned from Hawera. Mrs W. J. Hunter, Rugby Street leaves this morning for Akaroa. Miss Hazel Nolan. Gisborne, is visit ing Cliristchurch. Mrs R. Preston has returned to Wei lington after a holiday spent in Cliristchurch. Mr and Mrs G. A. Matthewson arrived from Dunedin last night, and are at the Clarendon. Mrs Fulton, with the Misses Wilkinson. of Christchurch, are staving at Cargen, Auckland. Mrs Drayton. West Coast, who habeen visiting her mother, Mrs H. Holland, litis returned home. Mr and Mrs Todd arrived from Auckland this morning on a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Taubamen arrived from Sydney this morning and are at Warner’s. Mrs G. S. Hutton and Lady Eveline Maude motored to Timaru yesterday to attend the polo. Miss Lulu Henderson arrives from Invercargill this evening and will b** the guest of Mrs Cyril Ward, Merivale Lane. The engagement is announced or Miss Margaret Lumsden, youngest daughter of Mrs A. Lumsden. 223 Brougham Street, to Arthur Gordon Smith, youngest son of Mrs E. Smith, of Melbourne. A concert by the .Juvenile Merrymakers will be given in the Hibernian Mall on Mondav night nt 8 p in., in aid of the Garden Fete. This talente-i little company have given over .a hundred concerts already for different good purposes and are well worth hearing. A dance will follow. This morning at Ballantyne’s, Lady Ward, who is staying with Mrs B. B Wood, gave a delightful party for some of her friends. The table was beauti fully decoratc-d with scarlet rununculi Amongst those present were:—Lady Bovs. Lndv Kinsey. Airs B. B. Wood. Mrs Cyril Ward, Mrs Wigram, Mrs R Allen. Mrs Andreao. Mrs Gibson, Mr, Bean. Mrs Studholme, Mrs Reading. Airs Fox, Mrs Longlinan, Airs Lord, Airs Norton Francis. Airs Wilding, Mrs Stevenson and Airs W. Murray. Another jolly night was held at the Jazz Club last evening. Amongst those present were:—Air and Airs F Free man. Air and Airs Cyril Ward, AJr on ! Mrs H. Wane-hop. I)r and Airs A’Court. Mr and Airs Deverill, Air and Mrs Lord. Air and Airs Sorenson, Air and Mrs Livingstone Air and Airs Dougall. Air and Airs O. Kelly. Dr and Airs T hompsonCMiss C Jones. Misses Bean, Miss E. Thomas. Aliss Diamond, Alies Lascelles. Miss J. Pyne. Miss D. Cowlishaw, Aliss P. Norton. Aliss D Bow den. Messrs Warren, Cracroft Wilson. Tobin, Ward, Stewart. Dalgety, Cox Greenfield. Walker. Ronaldson. White. Todd, Gibson and‘Captain Hcnder. VARICOSE LEGS OR VAREX? When hospitals and operations have !<xl, Varex has permanently cured ul logs. It proves daily that this is ■' }t a n extravagant claim. Is it to further suffering or a complete cure u ith Varex? Write for free pamphlet Ernest Healey, Chemist. Foxton. Local representative : Nurse Curtis, 249, Alanchester Street. o Full stocks of Coloured Shoes just arrived. Colours in stock are French Grey, Silver Grey, Fawn, Champagne. Bronze, Nigger, Taupe, Dark Grey, Dark Fawn, Red, Blue, also a now style in Black Sue do White Suede and Fawn Suede Shoes, etc. Only address, E. Robinson, 129, Alanchester Street, first boot shop from Clock Tower- i SKIN DISEASES. Dr Ramsay’s Eczema Ointment will »ure all skin diseases, giving immedi ato relief from itching and scalding pain; 2s 6d post free from the WANGANUI DRUG CO., (Registered Chemists), P.O. Box 383, WANGANUI MONEY REFUNDED IF NOT SATISFACTORY. Jane, Ltd.—next to Hurdley’s—For Race Wear the most thrilling gowns and wraps are to be seen in this firm’s showroom. An example in grey Canton crepe—self-embroidered—carrying a sleeveless coatee to match, has the charm of the unusual-—a now coat in wool, soft in touch and tone, and light in weight is interesting and useful, and following the precedent established at England’s most fashionable race meeting, where large picture hats were worn. AJadame Jane is showing exquisite models in mauve grey linen and the ever successful black. This millinery has a charm all its own, and gains a charm from the fact that its price is moderate. 9979

The Carnival Dance Assembly held their weekly dance last Monday night in the Orange Hall, a large attendance being present The music was supplied by Fester’s Band. The dance will be repeated next Alonday, when a novelty waltzing competition will bo held. The competition will be a marble and spoon competition. Foster’s Band will be in attendance. A meeting of past and presentmothers of pupils of the Sunbeam Kindergarten was held recently and arrangements were made for a sale of cakes, sweets, produce, fancy goods, etc. Airs Webster, who presided, stated that the sale would be held on Saturday, November 4. for the purpose of refurnishing the Dollies’ Corner and providing new curtains for the windows, and it was hoped there would be a little over to donate to the building fund. , On Wednesday evening a party visited the homo of Airs Nevin, Francis Avenue, St Albans. Games, ’competitions and dancing were indulged in, and musical _ items were given by Misses Pat. N«vin and Pearl Stringeiand Mr Olaude Burrows. Amoni the many present were Mrs 11. Small. Misses Pat and Betty Nevin, Marjorie Cox, Bryda \\ ard, Jessie Jones, Pear! Stringer, Bona and Clarice Cragg, Bona Dawson and Eileen Perkin's. Messrs A. and B. Small, F. and b! Nevin, H. Bush. F. Perkins, G. Morris, M. and F. Sullivan, C. Burrows, I']. Bane and G. Nicholls. FROCKS FOB SHOW AND RACE WEEK. Don’t leave it till the last moment to think of your apparel for Show end Race Week. But call along and see the charming frocks at B. Denson and Co., 197, High Street. All the latest styles and materials and very moderately priced. Denson’s cannot be beaten for style, fit and value. Book early and save disappointment. C CUR 80. THE WONDER HAIR WAVER. Girls ! With one application of Curio the and most unruly hair will become soft, curly and lustrous Harmless and will improve the growth. Send postal note for 5s for one bottle. Curio post free, to Miss Bell P O Box 1310, Wellington. A BEAUTIFUB SKIN. What man doesn’t admire a skin of youthful charm? Clothes do not make beauty. You can bo gowned in the most expensive and beautiful masterpieces from the foremost creators. You can spend a fortune on your clothes in an attempt to be beautiful, but unless you have a clear healthy attractive skin your efforts are ail in vain. E. Cameron Smith, Royal Exchange Buildings, corner of Cathedral Square and ATorcester Street, offers you beauty aids of every description, but particularly can he recommend the face powders of Coty, Morny, Houbigant and Piver, which soothe the skin without injuring it. 3219