Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16918, 18 December 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.

Mr and Mrs Melville, of Dunedin, arc staying at Warner’s for a few days. Miss Cicely O’Rourke is back from a visit to Mount Cook. Mr arid Mrs Aiarmaduke Bethell, Pehau Pastures, arc in town for a few days. Mr and Mrs N. Al. Ballinger arrived fiom Wellington yesterday morning and are staying at the Clarendon. Miss Maclean-Muir, of Dunedin arrived from Wellington yesterday and is staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs B. K. Ireland, of Oamaru. are amongst the guests at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Reay and Miss Croucher. of Sumner, are motoring to Blenheim for a short holiday. Mr and Mrs Monteith, Miss Cargill, and Mr J. C. Marshall, of Dunedin, airived from Wellington yesterday and left for the south this morning. Overseas visitors to Christchurch include Mr and Mrs Mist, of Honolulu, who arrived from Dunedin on Saturday and are staying at Warner’s. Mr and Mrs Cloudesley are back in Timaru from a few days in Christchurch. A delightful tennis party was given by the members of the Ascot Tennis Club, the guests of honour being Mr Xcvill-Smith and all the performers who had taken part in the excellent concert recently arranged by Mr NevillKmith in aid of the club’s funds. The visitors were motored to the Ascot Tennis Courts, where luncheon and afternoon tea were provided and many good games were enjoyed. Amongst the ladies present were Mrs and Miss Doreen River, Misses King (Melbourne), Louise Croucher, Doreen Hight, Mary Petre. Gladys Lorimer, Horn 11 (2), Nora JJurrowes and Longton.

The pupils of Miss Ella Thomson gave a most enjoyable evening last Saturday at her home in Merivale as a

“ break up.’" Pianoforte solos were given by Misses Joan Paterson, Ellice Blank, Alice Olliver, Lorna Staveley, Doreen Mac Nae. Irene Harwell an i Master Colin Al’Kenzie. Miss Esmo Thomson, pupil of Miss Alarian AVoodhouse, sang two songs very charmingly. The serving of a dainty supper brought a happy evening to a close. Amongst those present were :—Archdeacon and Mrs Haggett. Mr and Mrs Robert Olliver, Alesdames W. A. Thomson. O. K. Sams, O. H. Henderson. Staveley. Paterson, A. R. Blank. Winskill and Al’Kenzie, and Miss Ruin Haggett. i A splendid entertainment was given at Christ’s College on Saturday night in the presence of a large number of parents and friends. Tho programme opened with selections by the College Orchestra, after which choruses were given by the Glee Club, a vocal solo by .Miss Jocelyn Pyne an amusing sketch by three of the boys —Lester. Dalgety and Horton —a musical monologue byMr Alfred Merton and items by “Seven Soloists of the Septine Choir.’’ A most entertaining programme concluded with tho performance of a short play, “ My Lord in Livery.” in which Murray Hobbs, Mae Studhoime. Patullo, Acton Actants, Boyle, Ick-Hewins . and Ritchie took part and acquitted theinm Ives splendidly. A presentation was made to Mr Alfred Merton, who, after fourteen years of devoted service, is

severing bis connection with Christ’s College. A few of the many present at the concert, besides the members of the staff and masters’ wives, were Mrs Alfred Merton, Ladv Denniston, Mrs Algar Williams. Mrs Dalgety. Mrs Blunt, Mrs and Miss Spencer-Bower. Mrs Lester, Mrs Fenwick. Mrs George Merton. Mrs Steele, the Misses Curden. Mrs O’Donnell Davis, Mrs Kitto, Mrs and Miss Russell (Invercargill). Brilliant sunshine drew a large crowd to the opening of the Taylor’s Mistake Surf Club yesterday afternoon, there being many visitors from Christchurch. Sumner, New Brighton and other places. A great number of motorcars went over Scarborough Hill, some going right to Taylor’s Mistake, there now being a good road .the whole way. After Mr Moss Ballin, the secretary, bad declared the season open, and had presented the Kesteven Cup to the successful team (North Beach) those present were entertained at afternoon tea by Mrs Pearce and a number of helpers in the pavilion, where a well laden table was beautifully decorated with flowers. Amongst the many people present were: Mr and Mrs Pearce, Mr and Mrs Walsh. Mr and Mrs Epps, Mr and Mrs Barrett. Mr and Mrs J. Ballin, Mrs J. Franks. Mr and Mrs Twiss, Mrs Langev, Mr and Mrs Parrish, Mrs Newton, Mrs Atkinson, Misses Foley (3). Miss Smith, Mrs Nelson. Miss Si’Petrie (Melbourne). Miss ('. White. Mrs Eado, Miss H. Parrish. Miss M. Allen, Miss Smith, Mrs L. Bull. Messrs Bull, Hall. Stokes, Brian, L. Dowo, L. Partridge, Robilliard, S. Hollander. Lade, Allen (3), Smith (2), ( Booth, Moss Ballin, Hannah, Browne, Clackin, Hooker. Bell, N. Batchelor, Turpin and Davidson. TOILET GIFTS. An ideal Xmas gift to a man is a Moray or Atkinson Shaving Soap Bowl, obtainable from E Cameron Smith, Royal Exchange Buildings, corner of Cathedral Square and Worcester Strsot. Mr Cameron Smith is also selling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Salts and Perfume Bottles at pre-war prices. He offers a wide variety of exqquisite perfumes, products of leading French and British manufacturers. -1019 ACCIDENT AT CRICKET. A Wellington cricketer was laid out by h fa«t ball catching him on the ankle. Q-tol was rubbed in, and the injured player was fielding a few minutes later, none the worse. Q-tol prevents bruises, sprains, burns, etc., from developing. 6

Mrs John Montgomery is the guest of Mrs Jack Grigg, Longbeaeh. Mrs Howard Tripp and Miss Tripp, returned to Timaru on Saturday after a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs A. Duthie, Christchurch, have taken Mr M. S. Henderson c s house in Timaru for a month. • Mrs Bourne. United States, who has been the guest of Mrs D. C. Turnbull. Timaru, left on Saturday morning for The Hermitage. Mr and Mrs Goodhue, England, and Mrs Smillie. Glenavy, are staying at the Hydro Grand, Timaru. Mrs Duncan Rutherford and Miss Rutherford have returned to Leslie Hills after a few days in town. Mrs William Deans will leave this week for Hawke’s Bay. where she will stay with Sir Andrew and Lady Russell. Mrs -T. D. Lawrence. Sumner, who has been spending a fortnight with her daughter, Mrs K. C Rawnsley. Ashburton, has returned home. Miss Jessie King, of the staff of the Melbourne Conservatorium and a pupil Lf Dame Molba, arrived in Christchurch on Saturday morning. Miss King will take Mr Nevill-Smith’s pupils while he is absent on a visit to Europe. Mrs J. C. Rawlings, of Gippsland. daughter of Mr W. H. Cooper, of Christchurch, arrived in the city on Saturday Airs Rawlings commenced her journey to New Zealand six weeks ago on receiving news of the death of her mother, but owing to the shipping strike she was delayed in Sydney.

A successful dance was held last Wednesday at the St Asaph Street Hall in connection with the Plain Dance Assembly. During the evening a waltzing competiton wa* hold, and was judged by Air Fairhrass. who awarded the prizes to Air O’Flaherty and Aliss Howarth 'first) and ATr Gapes and Miss Bloomfield (second). The assembly will hold a special plain and fancy dress dance in the St Asaph Street Hall on Wednesday* next.

On Saturday night a delightful concert was given at the Coronation Consumptive Sanatorium. Aliss Lucy Cowan gave recitations delighting all. The Aliases Spencer, Eiby and Alabel Dyer, Alessrs Wallace, Aluyfield and P. S. Nicbolls gave songs, all being in fine voice. On behalf of the patients Mr Dobbin (secretary) thanked the party for the pleasure they had given, and hoped it would not be long before they came again. Air Nicholls responded. saying it was a great pleasure for them to come, and thanked the patients for the groat reception they had given them. Cars wore kindly lent by Air Woodford. Air Kennedy, and Air V. S. Nicholls, to convey the party to and from the sanatorium.

On Saturday afternoon, under ideal weather conditions, the sports aud prize-giving of Aliss Lund’s school was held at ” Wingerworth,” the residence of Air and Airs J. N. Ormerod, Fendnlton. A very happy time was spent by all present. The action songs and recitations by the children reflected great credit on their mistress, Aliss Dorothy Lund. A number of parents and friends were present, amongst whom were Mesdames Clements, Joseph, Biggs, S. Alacfarlane, G. Clarkson, Budd, L. Aloore, Gerard, Furze, Al’Kenzie, Lindsay, AVa.de, 'Jameson, Neil, Bruce, Luttrell, Al Donald, Gee, Cuddon. Lund, Aliases Robinson. Lund (2), Messrs Gardiner, Gifford. Hclderness. Neil, Lund, Hall, and many others.

Xmas specials in Footwear, the latest styles in dolours. Just arrived, see the new Fawn three bar strap shoe. The new style strap in Taupe, Fawn, Nigger, and Black Patent and Glace. Buy a pair of these shoes for Xmas Presents. They look and wear well and will save you money. Discount Coupon Tickets given with eaoh pair. Only adres6: E. Robinson. 129, Alanchester Street, first Boot Shop from Clock

Tower. 3999. In t-he showroom of Jane, Ltd., 733, Colombo Street—where an interesting and entertaining half hour can always be spent —some attractive coat-frocks iii navy, grey and putty gabardine are tu be seen. Even during these hot Christmas days an occasional chilly one He inters the possession of a warmer gown a necessity, and nowhere else is to be found such value and cut at so slight a cost. Atillinerv at reduced prices is still obtainable, and the novelty of Jane’s novelties is still apparent; a number of handkerchiefs at surprisingly low prices is added to this stock. Friday’s bargain night is becoming a useful innovation to the keen shopper. 1377 TO THOSE WITH BAD LEGS. This is Airs A. Alarusich’s story of suffering and cure of A r aricoee Ulcers. Seven years’ torture —several doctors—no relief—Varex Treatment—three apnlicationß—pain stopped—leg completely healed. Get free booklet from Ernest Healey, Chemist, Foxton. Local representative: Nuree Curtis, 219, AlancLester Street. 6