Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16902, 29 November 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

By

"STELLA"

" Stella ” will be glad to receive i items of interest and value to Women for publication or refer- \ ence in this column.

Hamilton, “ Ashwick,” Fairlie. -amongst the giiosts at Warner’s are '*'**' and Mrs D. Phillips of Dunedin. 'dr and Mrs Koutledge, of Tcmuka, are staying at Warner’s. -Mr and Mrs Kelly, England, who have been on a short visit to the south, have returned to Christchurch. Quests at the United Service include -\lr 3 Cows and -Uiss M’Alister, who came up from Invercargill yesterday. Mr and -Mrs A. I-’eJs, of Dunedin, arrived in town yesterday and are staving; at The United Service. Dr and Mrs AV. H. Hargreaves, of Onmnru, and Mr and Mrs A. Gowie -Vichols, of Kurihika, motored over irom the coast yesterday and ale staying at the United Service. Mrs Arthur Biworthy and Miss Betty ! B 1 worthy will arrive in Wellington today on their return from an extended visit to England. Guests at the White Hart Hotel include Mrs P. Chapman (Cheviot), Mrs W. Garvin (Taumarunui), Mr and Mrs H. Pillans (Palmerston North), Mrs Helps (Akaroa), and Mrs E vans and two children (Akaroa). Despite her years Sarah Bernhardt goes on creating new j>*»rt after new part. In the autumn fa Paris correspondent says) she is to lii) the symbolic rolo of the Sphynx in an Egyptian play which has been written for her by I "Maurice Rostand, sontot the author of ! 4 4 Cyrano 5 ' What do suppose is the newest I Paris mascot (asks a London corres- | pondent). Tufts of hair from the beard : or iQOiistache of the beloved one bound ! with elephants’ hair and set in a tiny jewelled holder. What happens to the ! girls wlio’ve fallen in lore with clean- 1 .•shaven men i. haven't been told. May- j be they pluck out their eyebrows! Jn a recent letter L mentioned that : while in rla lice not long ago Miss iiugha Sutnerland (Auckland) had been called upon to nurse the Marquis j de Several, who now is in Paris, (states a London correspondent). Relative to this well-known Portuguese diplomatist the “ Daily Chronicle ” remarks: The Marquis occupies a unique place in European society. In London no loreigner of our times has had quite the same position, a position independent of the rank ho held for many years ' ar Portugal’s Minister in London. It was not often that King Edward visit* ed anywhere without M. do Several being included in the list of guests, and aI! insular prejudices were swept away where he was concerned. He was tho wittiest man of his time, and emphatically a great man of the world.” FACE POWDER. Face Powder which is not only * french 1 , but also Parisian, is appre?iated at a Xmas gift by any woman, for there is in that art which onl, a ibugfeian call create. It conceals itseii. reveals itself, in enhancing your We refer to the Face Powders of Coty. Moruy, Piver and Houugant. sold by E. Cameron Smith. Lhemist, Royal Exchange Bldgs., I’athedral Square. J 748 Jane Ltd.—in Colombo Street, and next to Hurdley’s—has still new and still more attractive goods to show the j public. For the warm weather some smartly built gowns in navy, grey and putty i ratine should carry an especial appeal : to the matron who eschews more flimsy j garments; hats for wear with this Hass of gown are dignified, diverse and i reasonable. Ginghams for girls and most charm ing dinner or dance frocks in pale colours and simple styles are sweet and i Btodainty for sweet and twenty. 'lame -lane promises tho puMio PKmo exceptional art novelties for Yule gift purchasers. 404 STORY OF “ VAREX ” CURE. Kick from horse—running ulcer for | nineteen years—many doctors—most . said *• amputation ” —one mentioned •x>ssible cure with six months’ rest—impossible—tried Varcx Treatment—•omplete permanent euro in five weeks. Mr G. P. Hamilton’ \ experience. Write Ernest Heklev, Chemist. Foxton. Local representative: Nurse Curtis, 249. Manchester Street. 3 MONEY REFUNDED TF NOT SATISFACTORY. Full stocks ot 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 i#iw style in Black Suedy White Suede and Fawn Suede Shoes, etc. Onlv address, E. Robinson, 129, Manchester Street, first boot shop from Clock Tower- 1 SKIN DISEASES. Dr Ramsay’s Eczema Ointment will ture all skin diseases, giving immedirto relief from itching and scalding pain; 2s fid post free from the WANGANUI DRUG CO.. (Registered Chemists), P.O. Box 383, WANGANUI.

Mrs E. J. Ross. Christchurch, is the guest, of the. Misses Cox, Tinvaru. Air and MBs Marks. Christchurch, are storing at “ Cadogan,” Timaru. Airs G. B. Bullock, who has been staying with Mr, If. H. Rhodes, in Timaru, lias returned to Wellington. Mi«s Tripn, who was the guest oi Airs Bernard Tripp ‘‘Orielton,” Timam. returned yesterday to Oravi Gorge Mrs P. Anderson has returned to her home in Christchurch after three weeks’ stay with Mrs T. M. Dean, Purau. The marriage of Miss Stella Sharman, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Sharman. 103 Healey Avenue, to Mr Norman Ifodgkiss. of Dunedin, will take place at St Andrew s Church on December 4, at 2 p.m. Recent visitors to the Hermitage, Mount Cook, include Mr and Mrs Alfred Pels 1 Dunedin . Miss M. Xorthcott ydi • y . Miss R. R. Maddcrn < ('a s hme re It ills*. Mrs i lay an d M iss Revel 1 (“ Cadogan." Timaru), Lieutenant Baker (fI.M.S. Chatham), Mr Emery (Dunedin*. Mrs Rogers (Hastings -. A concert programme was given in the Crystal Palace Theatre* on Sunday organis'd l>v Miss Agnes Shenrs!y and Mr AA ill rid Scott, in aid of l f cal churches. The following artists gave their service- Misses Milliccnt .1 entiin c.s, Gladys Vincent. Hilda Xicufjl!,.. Mi*s Arthur Sneosby. Aliss Agnes Shearsby, Messrs Arthur Ripley, Wilfred Scott, and Arthur Bate. On Thursday even l ng a surprise party visited the ic.sideneo of Mr and Mrs Rowse. Ferry Road. Woolston. Thoso present were:- Mrs Bowse, Mrs Bird. Misses C. Bow*?. F. Bowse. 1.. L. AYarr. T. AYarr, M Smart. G. Halford. B. Bird, and X. Jameson: Messrs J>. Row so. Jack Bird. Jim Bird. I. Bradlev. (I ( real,. L. Grahatn. T. Warr. AY. Taylor. L AA'inklekin and L. Bowse. The evening was spent in music and games, music being supplied by Messrs J. Bird and S. Bradley. A garden party and sale of work will be held in the grounds of Air CL T. Muicock. Lincoln Road, on Saturday afternoon. The futu-tkn has ljeen arranged hv the combine* 1 churches of St Mary’s, Haiswell, and St Martin’s, Sprovdon. Stalls of various kinds bar* been arranged for. St Als rtin’s will use their portion for tie lately extended Sunday School. The Snlvatiop Army Band will give its err ices A concert is to be held in the evening in the Coronation Hall. S prey don. by the J uveuilo Merrymakers A surprise party. organised by Miss AL rtle Porteouwas taken to the lesidence oi Mr and Mrs Dale. St David Street, on Friday night. Games, musi- ( items and competitions were indulged in. musical items being contributed by Misses H Dale and M. Porteous. Messrs i>. .Herd man and A. <Graham. Amongst those present were: Mr and Airs Dale, Mr ami Mr G. Porteous, Alisses S. Loader. V. Easton, E., Porteous, A r . AValklin. K. Patterson. Al. Porteous, Evelyn Porteous. R. Lester. R. Bennetts and B. Dale, Messrs AY. Patterson. G. Patterson. A. Graham, D Loader, J. Loader. H. Hill. R. Davis, V. Herdman, C. Porteous, C. AVearne, P. Dale and D. Gallivan. The Choral Hall was crowded last evening on the occasion of the Royal Alusical Society’s concert. The stage was ciraped v ith alternate panels of black and white, against which the white frocks of the ladies in the chorus with their sashes of red and blue, stood out vividly. Madame Gower Burns (soloist) wore a lovely gown of sapphire blue satin and georgette, with sleeves and side panels of indium lace, the corsage' 1 oing composed of blue, white and black sequins in a most uncommon p&tton. Mrs J. A. Rosewar no (the other lady soloist) wore a pretty frock of old rose satin, draped in black lace, with sleeves and corsage of the same. Mrs J. E. Russell, who acted as accompanist, wore a simple gown of black georgette. A well attended meeting of the Sydenham Free Kindergarten was held on Afonday evening at the residence of Air Chappie. 12b. Southampton Street. The main subject under di -eussiou was the Christmas fair to he held towards the end of December. It was decided to accept the offer of the Salvation Army Band to play during the afternoon and evening. Stalls’’ as follow were allotted: Tea tent. Afesdanies Lester, Hobbs and AV-ilsori : cakes AJesdames Chappie and Bellamy ; plain and fancy needlework. Airs Peppier; gold nugget (by permit) and sweets. Airs Evans; bran tub. Miss King; ice cream and summer drinks. Aliss Lockwood; fruit and produce. Airs Everett. The entertainments committee includes Alesdam es Chappie.. Hobbs. Bissetfc and Everett. Air Hobbs (honorary secretary) reported that the euchre party and dance held on Saturday evening was very successful. The City Council Chamber was crowded yesterday afternoon when a civic reception was accorded to Aliss Gwitha Shand on her return after her successful visit to Honolulu, where, with Aliss Pauline Hoeft. of Auckland, she participated in the swimming championships. The chamber was gay with brilliant hot-house flowers. Aliss Shand. who received a most enthusiastic weicome home, wore a* smartly tailored costume of navy blue and a small hat *>f fawn crocheted hJlk. finished with a big tassel, Both Miss Shand and Miss Annette KcHerman, who was a guest, were presented on their arrival with handsome ■ bouquets of roses by the Mayor. Miss : Kellerman wore an uncommon little rape-frock of Mack crepe de chine, lavishly embroidered in white and a small black and white hat with .flowing ribbons to tone. Amongst the many present were; The Mayoress (Mrs Thacker), Mrs Shand. Aliss Gipsy Shand Mrs and Aliss Bristed, Mrs Tribe. Air? \V. K. Simes, Mr and Mrs 11. S. Batche ’or. Airs J. S. Neville, Councillors Sulli van, Herbert, Archer. Armstrong. Her vey and Hunter, Messrs AV. E. D Bi hop, A. Goodhart, L. Al. Isitt, AY Johnston, If. AA’illiams, C. 11. Gilby, H B reward and the Rev AY. Ready. Or leaving the building Aliss Shand had tc undergo the ordeal of being photo graphed b va moving picture camera tt _ V: