Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16903, 30 November 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

By

"STELLA"

•* Stella " will be glad to receive [q items of interest and value to | Women for publication or refer- | n ence in this coiurnh.

Her Excellency Viscountess Jellieoe ; end suits, left Wellington on Tuesday j for Auckland, where she will be in re- | mdeuce for soiue rime. Mrs L. Mact'arlaue motored in from t Kaiwara yesterday. Mrs Kenneth Macdonald arrived in town from Jxmgbeach yesterday. Recent arrivals at Warner's include Mr and Mrs W. Y. Smellie. of Green ! Island Mrs J. O'. Wilkin, of Auckland, who j arrived from Wellington this morning. : I- staying at the C'arendon. Mis* Muir, matron of the Christchurch Hospital. is returning to-day , l'rom extended leave. Miss E. Comyns 7‘bomas is expected ! return to-morrow from a three j weeks* visit to Nelson. Mr and Mrs George Gould are ex 1 pet-tec! in Christchurch next week. on } tlieir return from England. Mr and Mrs I>. Phillips, of I) an mevirke. who have been staying at Warner’s for a few days, have gone on to Hanmer. Mrs T- T. Thompson and Miss Thompson, of Amberley. are staying at tb© Pm ted Service. They will return ( to Amberley this evening. Mr and Mrs F. Christensen, who hare been making a short visit to Christchurch, will return to Marton j this evening. Captain and Mrs 1. Robertson, of) Pigeon Bush, Y’ainirnpa, eomc down { from Wellington last. night, and in'® : staying at tin* United -Service. Mr and Mrs S. L. Parsons, who have been spending a- few days at the C larendon, will return to Dannevirkc ibis evening. The guests at the Clarendon include Mr and Mrs JR. E. Bln key, of Auckland. who were passengers from Wellington last night. The proceeds of the boll organised by j Mrs Oalson, and held in the T\ inter Garden on November 6, in aid of the Church of England Hospitnl Funds, reached the satisfactory total of £6B 2s. At one time Blackpool, England, was • elobrated for the propriety of her bathing arrangements. When a bell rang at a fixed hour all ladies wishing ' • bathe came out clad in voluminous costumes, while every man had to remain indoors. Any man discovered in rhe street or at tho window was fined a bottle of wine. When a second bell rang after the ladies were finished the men came out similarly protected! East evening the ladies of the Mft sonic Entertainment Committee gave <j supper party for the visiting ladies »*■ the Exhibition tea room. The hostesses were :—Mrs Clifton Bingham ✓president), Mrs Hobbs. Mrs Gid ding, Mrs Wyatt, Mrs W, E. Scott, Mrs Dickenson. Mrs Du Feu and Miss Poagall. About seventy ladie* were present, including many from all parts of New Zealand, and some from Vic- j tori*, all of whom spent a most enjoy, able evening. Tho tall man is in a« great demand jn business aa the tall woman. The yfchor day a firm of provision merchants Jemanded young men to train p.k sales men. putting emphasis on the fact that they must be tall. One would ha vo thought personality meant more. Tn ! the showroom a the tall girl has it all i her own way. for not only is she desired j a* a mannequin, hut also »■% a seller. ; They swear by dimensions in trade to- j day' and the little onus. Ik* they ever , so hroiny, are at *i discount. Yet, fun- ; nilv enough, there arc customers of < both sexes who are a little in aye of j ♦he iw«uts and dmi os. and fight shy of j them when they go. shopping. Jane Ltd.---iu Colombo Street, and next to Hurdley’s—has still new and .vill more attractive goods to show tho public For tho warm weather some smartly built gowns in navy, grey and putty ra no foould carry an especial appeal \ j iho matron who eschews more flimsy garments: hats for wear with this fjass of gown are dignified, diverse and reasonable. Ginghams tor girls and most charming dinner or dance frocks in pale colours and simple styles are sweet and dainty for sweet end twenty. Madame Jane promises the public *c>mc exceptional art novelties for Yule Tide girt purchasers. 401 STORY OF • VARTCX *’ CURE Kick from horse —running ulcer for nineteen years—many doctors —most said ** amputation *’ —one mentioned possible cure with six months’ rest—- - mpowible—tried Vam Treatment complete permanent cure in five weeks. Mr G. P. Hamilton's experience. Write Ernest Healey. Chemist Foxtor. Local representative: Nurse Curtis. 24P Manchester Street. J MONEY REFUNDED IF NOT SATISFACTORY. Foil stocks ©t Coloured Shoes just arrived. Colours in stock ar« French -Trey. Silver Grey. F«wu. Champagne. Brooca. Nigger, Taupe, Dark Grey, Dark Fawn. Red, Bine. nl«o a new style zn Black Stiad-' White Suede and Fawn Suede Shoe*. etc. Only address, E. Robinsou, 129, Manchester Street, first toot shop from Clock Tower 1 SKIN DISEASES. Dr Kameay’* Eceema Ointment will ♦lire aU akin disease*, giving immediate relief from itching and scalding oain; 2s 6d post free from the WANGANUI DRUG <» ✓Registered Ch-sfliuto), p.O. Box 38S, WANGANUI.

Miss Meyrick. England. is tne guest of Mrs Curtis, Wai*iti Road, fimam. Mias Or a croft Wilson is paying •.*. short visit to Blenheim and Nelson. English visitors staying at M .Elmo are Dr and Mr* Goodhue a.nd Mis< Goodhue. ond Mis* Knott. Mis? -Svlvia Marshall, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs George Hart. TimMrs Roiewarrif. 1 hristchurch. and Mm Dodds. 11 earner Springs, who were 3t the Hydro, returned to-day r o Christchurch.. Mrs George Rhodes and. Mirs Shona Rhodes, who were at the Hycro Mrs Arthur Bi worthy And Miss Betty. Eiworth; "Ilolme Station.” who have been in England for the lasv tv/o j will arrive by the Rimutaka and are expected in Timaru this week. Visitor* at St Eliuo are* Mr end Mr> ; M’Domdd. Mrs Benjamin, Mr and Mr? M’Lachlan and Mjs< U'La-vhwn. Mr and Mrs Rawnslej-. Mr arid Miss Nosworthy. Mr and Mrs Tuhoid. Mr ami Mrs Conner. Miss Lawirmo, Mr and Mrs Qrosbie. Mias Ceoupy and Ylr%Smith. The Christ mu- Fair to bo hold in the Beckenham Hall. Somorfield Strop'. Spreydon, will bo officir.lly opened to- i day at 8 p m. by tho Mayor. T>r I her: kev, M F. supported by Mr K. J. Howard, M.P. Numerous si all- have bean filled with useful goods. Special attractions have been prepared i'ov eadi f evening. The proceeds are ior the new "Baptist Church. Mrs Anne Godfrey, relict of late Mr H. W. Godfrey, died recently at Pahiatua in her eighty-eighth year, j She wag born at Ockley. Surrey, Eng- ; land. With her parents, the late Mr 1 and Mrs William Raplev. she wiled lor New Zealand in the ship Minerva in September, 1852. The ship anchored at Lyttelton, and the Rapley family settled at Papanui, where Mrs Godfrey resided for nearly forty yearn. She had been a resident of Pahiatua for thirty years. Her husband died eight i year? ago. Mrs Godfrey retained her ' faculties to the last. She is survived • bv eight sons and one daughter, Mrs ! H. E. Morgan, Christchurch. On Monday evening a jolly little surprise party, organised by Mr* J. Criglington, of L-eitkiield. visited the bom*, of Mr and Mrs G. 8. Smith, Ashley Bank, the a: rpnaers receiving a warm welcome. Music and games were indulged in until the small hours, while strenuous use was also made of tho billiard table, a most enjoyable tune being spent by all. Those present included Mr and Mrs G- S. Smith, Mr and Mrs Criglington, Mr and Mrs AY. Starkey, Mi secs Lulu Smith. M’ Nolly (2), Starker (2). Bowbyes. Messrs Origlington, Greg. .Smith. G Williams, Beddis. Norman Skinner and Lcs. Hu ghe«. Mr and Mrs W. J. Batchelor of Baioairn, des*<?i*ve to be -congratulated on the successful effort they made Inst week on behalf of the funds of 8* John’s Anglican Church. Their beautiful home. “ Wychingham,” aet in it.s picturesque surroundings, was the scene of a very jolly social evening and dance, as a result of which the church funds will be augmented considerably. The spacious verandah. festooned with creepers, did service for an ideal ballroom. while » cosy lounge, opening oit it, provided a retreut for card players. Mr and Mrs Batchelor received the guest-?, Mr Batchelor capably fulfilling the duties of M.C. An excellent musical programme w-os carried out in the drawing-room, tho following ; contributing items:—Miss Batchelor, : Mrs Stagpoole, Masses Sarah Stagpoole land Romerill Stagpoole (songs), Mr • and Master Stagpoole (violin duet.), Mr hi Collie (selections or*, the pipes), Music for the dances w<as provided by ?>ir and Mrs Songster. Miss Bowbven. and Messrs Ted Smith. Lilley and Hanna. A guessing competition for a large iced Christmas voice. donated by Mrs G. Brown, was won by Miss A. Drone. After a dainty supper had I been handed round, the Rev G. L. | Harold (Amberley) moved a very ' heart', vote of rhanks to Mr and Mr* ! Batchelor lor their kindness on bobw.lt jot rite church. The motion was car ried with enthusiasm. Friz.es in eon i nection with the cards vvevc won by ' Mrs (;. Brown and .Mr Lilley. Those | present included : —Rev and Mr? L. Harold. Mesdnxnes Brov i •\. Batchelor, Stackhouse, Vollanco, ) Dalr.ell. Collie. Sangster. Hanna. T.anc. I C. Smith. A. Fleming and Ashworth j (2), Misses 'Batchelor (2). Bowbyc«. | Crosse. Russell. Fleming. Dalzell (3). I Yollance, Stackhouse. Thomas (2). M. i Batchelor. D Habgood and Btag- ! pcole. Messrs Batchelor (3), StagpfioD ! (2). Brown, Bangster, Williams. Dal- , ze ll (2), Smith (8). Fleming (’2). l>eri niott. Grierson. Haig, Collie, Scott, Ashworth (2). Lilley ( % 2). Stackhouse, ill ah good (2;, Hanna. E. Weastall and | Y Batchelor.