Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16904, 1 December 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

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Al» and Mrs J. Preston came up j f.#r_ Waikouaiti yesterday and are j staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Donnison, of Sydney, | who have been at the United Service j for a few days, have gone south. The Rev Henry G. liawkins and I Mrs Hawkins came in from South- •» bridge yesterday and are staying at the i United Service. Mr and Mrs J. Warren and Mr and Mrs R. A. Dickson, of Victoria, who * ' ere in town for the Masonic celebra- i cions, have gone on to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs John Bright, of Wellington, who have been staying at the Clarendon, left this morning for tho south. They intend visiting Milford Sound. Miss Newman leaves early in the New Year for Wellington, where she will assume the matronship of St Helen’s Hospital vice Miss Inglis, who j has resigned. Mr and Mrs F. T. Hick ford, Mr and j Mrs P. Wheeler, Mr and Mrs Stewart, and Mr and Mrs Boulton, all of Victoria. who have l>eon staying at Warner's, have left on a short visit to the Coast. A very enjoyable dance for young people was given by Mrs Joseph Lee •■t her residence, 192, Papanui Road, i The ballroom was tastefully decorated \ with festoons and coloured balloons, • end the grounds were lit with Chinese ! lanterns. Mrs Lee wore a black satin ! and georgette frock. Among those present were Misses Rita Edmonds, Kitty Hart, Joan Lee, Bessie March, Sadie Scales, Jean Lee, Linda Scales, Isobal Stewart, Marjorie Wilson, Barbara Morgan, Joyce Pearson, Daphne Brass. Betty Suckling, Messrs Huia Lee, Neville Farr, Douglas M’Crostie, j Allan Temple, Allan Lee, John Scott, ; Duncan Stewart. Eric Watkins, Mason ! f ee, Keith Wallace, Clifford Gibbs, ! Allan Jamieson, and Harley Birdling. ! In Ballantyne’s private tea room ! yesterday afternoon, after the business i of the Trained Nurses’ Association’s meeting had been transacted, the members adjourned for afternoon tea. Aliss Hood, on behalf of the members o the association, then presented Miss Newman, who is shortly leaving for 1 Wellington, with q leather suitcase, an eiderdown quilt, and a copper tray and hot-water jug. Miss Hood said that she felt that Miss Newman’s departure was a personal loss, and she was sure many of the nurses shared her feelings. She particularly eulogised Miss Neuman’s work amongst the poorer classes of the community. Dr Douglas Anderson endorsed Miss Hood’s remarks, and on behalf of Mias Turner, thanked the members of the association for their good wishes and for their handsome gifts. Amongst those who attended the jubilee celebrations at St Mary’s. Manchester Street last evening were Sir George and Lady Clifford. Air and Mrs Walter Clifford, Mrs George Harper, Mr and Mrs Cyril Ward. Airs Bernard Mood, Mrs George Clarkson, Mr H. H Loughnan, Airs D. J. Shea, Mrs ' ee. Alias Pender. Air and Mrs J. Dwyer. Miss Brown, Air and Airs j Peter O’Connell. Air and Mrs D. Q’Connell, Mr and Airs Prendergas t, Air and Mrs St Aubyn Afurray, Air and Airs Robert. Haywood and Mr George Hat'wood. All’s Darby, Air and Alrs» J Holly. Airs Al’Evedy, Air O. Roche. Air and Airs Garrigan, Air and Airs C. G. Baker, Miss Mina Ward, Mrs J. S. Barrett, the Misses Morkane, Miss Alaud White, Air and Mrs Kiugan, Misses Cosgrove, Airs Iliordan, Air T. B. Riordati. Air and the Afisses Cassin. Miss Howie, Miss Purcell, Airs and the Misses Irwin, Air and Airs A. J. Alalley, Miss I. Young, Airs C . V. Leeming, Miss Flora AU Donald, Miss Cunningham, Air and Mrs Ormandy, Mr and Mrs Grofski, Miss Goggin and Air Lascelles. Jane Ltd.—in Colombo Street, and next to Hurd ley’a—has still new and still more attractive goods to show tho public. For the warm weather some smartly built gowns in navy, grey and putty ratine should carry an especial appeal to the matron who eschews more flimsy garments; hats for wear with this class of gown are dignified, diverse and reasonable. 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Dr Ramsay’s Eczema Ointment will ture all skin diseases, giving immediate relief from itching and scalding pain; 2s fid post free from the WANGANUI DRUG CO., (Registered Chemist®), P.O. Box 383, WANGANUI.

Aliss Olive Strachey, Christchurch, is the guest of her 3ister. Mrs Temple, Geraldine • Aliss Agnes Hazlett, who was with Airs William Evans, Timaru. went back to Invercargill on Tuesday. Airs R. A. Bagshaw. who is the guest of Airs N. A. Henderson, Timaru, will return to Christchurch on Satm* day Mis.-. Baughan. Aliss AYithell and Air end Airs o : Rourke, Christchurch, left by yesterday's coach for the Hermitage. Ali.-s Cunningham and Miss M’Rae, who were with Mrs J. Scott, Cannington. Timaru, returned yesterday to North Canterbury. Air Arthur Ehvorthy, “ Holme Station.” has gone to Wellington to meet Airs and Aliss Betty Elworthy on then return from England. Airs Howard Tripp and Aliss Alai garet Tripp left Timaru yesterday for Hawke’s Bay. to attend the breaking up ceremonies at “ Woodford House School.” Aliss Garfortli, Cashmere Hills, who lias been the guest of Airs William Priest, Bank Street, Timaru, went to Temuka yesterday to stay with Airs .Guild. The Phillipstown Parish Fete will be opened by the Alayor in the grounds of the Alaori Girls’ College, Ferry Road, <>n Friday, December 8, at 2.30 p.m. There are many attractions, including a Alaori musical programme in the afternoon and evening. Aliss Gertrude Johnston (pupil ofi ATiss G. Pitts. L.A.8.) has been successful in gaining the diploma of G.A.B. of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and the Royal College mi Altaic. Owing to her recent departure from Christchurch, Miss .Johnston sat for her examination in Greymoutk. A meeting of ladies was held at College House on Wednesday night to make arrangements for the Christmastree at the Church of England Christmas market of December 12 13, 14 and lb. After rlisci.ssing ways of making the tree most attractive to the children the meeting elected Airs Bowker as general superintendent, and the following ladies were put in charge of the stall for tho different days:—Aliss Bowker, Airs C. G Dalgety, Aliss Pitts, Aliss Pa ton ard Airs Bowker. A garden fete will lie held at R-annerdale Soldiers’ Home, Papami i, on Saturday, to raise funds t< send the disabled soldiers at Rannerdale to Sumner for two months. The benefit they received last autumn from three months at the seaside was invaluable. The Rannerdale Holiday Committee consists of Alescames Templar, Fenwick, Anderson and Holland, and Messrs Collins and Sy mends.

On Wednesday afternoon Dr Alary Harris Armor was the guest of the Christchurch Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the Art Gallery, which was prettily decorated with palms, maples,, liles and roses. Airs T. E. Taylor yveloomed Dr Armor in a few words of appreciation and thanks, remarking that Dr Armor had been an inspiration and power to all. Miss Henderson also spoke, and the presidents of the branch unions, and presidents of Christchurch and Sumr.er Efficiency Leagues all testified to the inspiration given by Dr Armor. Dr Armor thanked the friends who had spoken, and said that it was a pleasure to be in New Zealand, a country and people she had learned to love next to her own. She urged all present to vote for a “ dry ” candidate, as she was of the opinion that New Zealand was going “ dry,” and would went good men to enforce the law. A number of bouquets were presented, which were sent to the Hospital and sick members. Twelve new members joined tho Christchurch union. Afternoon tea was dispensed, and the proceedings closed with the Temperance Doxology. A large crowd of Christ’s College Old Boys, their wives and friends, -attended at the College yesterday afternoon, when his Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral laid the foundation stone of the War Alemorial Hall. After the ceremony afternoon tea was served, Viscount Jellieoe. the members of the College staff and of the Board of Governors being entertained on a pretty, well-shaded lawn. The hostesses were Airs E. CX Crosse, Airs A. E. Flower, Airs Hogg and Airs T. D. Harman. Tea was dispensed by the staff, and Hie tables were prettily decorated with Canterbury bells. Another tea- was set i'i the big class-room. A few of tho many present were:—The Rev E. OC'rosse and Mrs Crosse, the Primate and Aliss Julius, Dean and Mrs Harper, Canon and Airs Bear u Dean and Mrs Carrington, Air and Airs A. E. Flower, Air and Airs Fell, Air and Mrs Baines, Air aJfd Airs George Alerton, Air and Airs Allred Alerton, Mr and Mrs E R. Webb, Air and Airs Geoffrey Denniston, Mrs Furness, Air and Airs .Tack Furness, Airs Brittan, Dr and Airs Douglas Anderson, Airs and Aliss Ross, Air and Airs Sinclair Murchison, Mrs Boys, \lr and Mrs Edwin Hamilton, Air AT’Beth. Aliases C. and H. AT.’Beth, Aliss Buff, Aliss Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Cecil Wood, Airs Jacobs, Air and Airs Tapper and Miss Tapper, Air and Air* Davis Mr Corfe. l>r and Mrs Pearson, Mrs Lester. Dr Hislop, Air Bernard Tripp, Miss Reeves. Airs Croaadaile Bowen, Mr George Weston, Air 3nd Airs G R. Paecoe, Airs Harris, Airs and Miss Birch, Mr and Airs R. Webb, Airs Alpers, Airs Aeland, Air and Airs Aler edi th-K aye. Miss Bromley Oockfi, Air and Airs A. C. Turnbull, Dr and Mi’s Irving and Aliss Irving’ Airs Templar, Airs Geoffrey Hamilton. Rev S. Parr and Airs Parr. Air and Airs Rod well Mr and Mrs George Aitken, Lady Denniston, Air and Airs A. Blunder:, Mrs Percy Overton, Mt 6 Edward Grigg, Air and Airs George Harper, Colonel Cooper, Ali*r and Miss Hands, Rev A. H and Miss Norris, Aliss Cox, Airs Gibson, Afr and Airs AValcot Wood, Airs Vesey Hamilton.

Aliss Alaud Farmer, Alt Eden (Auckland) lias been awarded the first prize of £lO by an Australian School of Sketching in a recent competition held in Sydney. Sir James C'antlie, a well-known sur goon, recently, in an address to women, warned them that smoking was very detrimental to the complexion. He also asked them two questions—did they smoke in private, or -only in public to show off? Did they smoke just to imitate men? Sir James was evidently “ down ” on smoking whether for women or men, for he advise.l them t-o rest between smokes, and to regulate their smoking so that they would only get a certain amount ot poison daily. Iho Hon Elsie Alackay, daughter of J>ord Inchcape, has .just taken her pilot’s certificate at the Edgware Aerodrome. .She started flying some six months ago. but then went abroad, for some time, and it was -only two weeks ago that she resumed her course. Captain Barnard, of the De Havilland Aircraft Company, who has been her instructor. has nothing but praise for liis pupil, and places entire confidence in her coolness and ability for rapid decision in a crisis. The aeroplane in which she qualified is her own pro perty. The marriage was celebrated at St Stephen’s Church. Phillip Street, Syd ney, of Aliss Alattie Jenkins, eldest daughter of Air James Jenkins, o F Dunedin, with Air George Dowie, oT England. The church was beautifully, decorated with masses of white flowers, and the ceremony was performed by Rev J. Ferguson The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Air T. Henderson, wore a tailored suit of fawn gabardine, with close-fitting hat to tone. She carried a shower bouquet o’ pale pink carnations and stocks tied with satin ribbons. Airs Lawson was matron of honour, in a hennatoned costume, and her hat was of satin in the same tone. A posy of scarlet carnations and poppies com pleted tlie ensemble. Air Sheldon was best man. The reception was held at the Alacquarie, where Airs Mitchell re ceived her guests in a gown of navy cashmere de sole and radium lace, with black satin hat.