Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16919, 19 December 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

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“ Stella “ will be glad to receive items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

"STELLA"

Miss Uua Rattray. Dunedin, is tlio guest of Mrs Helmore, Pendalton. Mr and Mrs F. AY. Freeman aro leaving on .Saturday for Hanmer. ATr and Mrs Harold Biggs, Poynder A venue. Fendalton. are going to Sumner for the holidays. Mr Diddams and Miss Did da ms, Greytown. arc stay in"- with Dr and Mrs Pearson. Mansfield Avenue. Dr and Mrs Douglas Anderson will spend Christmas at Motunau. Dr and Airs M’Gibbon and their children are going to Gore Bay for Christ Airs Claude SawtolJ, Cashel Street, will spend the holidays sketching at Hcretaunga. Mrs Robjohns, Napier, is expected in Christchurch to dav on a visit to her daughter, Airs Frank A’Court. Air and Airs F Poulton have returned to Christchurch from a motor tour in the South Island. Aliss K. E. Symes arrived from Hamilton this morning and is staying at the Clarendon. Airs Alfred Evans and Aliss Evans. St Martins, will ’cave on Friday for AYcllington, where they will stay with Airs Robert Cawley. Aliss Rosina Burkinan and Air Maurice D’Oisiy are now in Auckland, where they are giving a farewell seaAfi* and Airs Nat Woods arrived from io Raugiora to-day. returning to Christchurch after the New Year. Air and Airs T. W. Beam, former residents of Hokitika, who have been in Christchurch for some months, will leave for Wellington to-morrow. They v ill return to Melbourne next week.

The engagement is announced of Aliss Sara Palmer Chapman, daughter of Mr and Airs Painter Chapman, of Papa nui, to Air C. M. Pinfold, eldest sou he Rev J. T Pinfod. D.D., and Mrs Pinfold, Karori, Wellington. Girls under sixteen who are not accompanied by their father, mother, or a duly appointed chaperon, will be refused admission to dances, private or public, according to a decree just issued bv the Prefect of the Eure Department of North-Western France (states the “Daily Alail ”). The prefect, who considers that dancing has been re sponsible for much immorality, also prohibits the serving of any alcoholic drinks to such girls at public dances, llis decreei imposes severe penalties on those responsible for u breach of the regulations. A wedding took place at St Alary Church, Addington, on Thursday, December 7. when Aliss Myrtle Lynday Brightmore, youngest daughter oi Air and Airs Brightmore, Alilton Street,

v as married to Joseph Clemens Schumacher, second son of Air and Mrs Joseph Schumacher, of Sydenham. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Gtfinoti Bean, .and Air Harold Sehun.nclier presided at the organ. The I ride, who was given away by her father, Air W. Brightmore, wore a lovely dress of pale pink crepe de dliinc and cream lace, finished with true lover knots. Her veil was of white tulle kept in place with wreath of oiange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white roses, Christmas lilies and ferns. Aliss Ada Alatheson, friend of tiie bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a pretty frock of pale blue crepe de. chine and cream lace. Her hat was of black, trimmed with French flowers and fruit, and her bouquet was of pink sweet peas. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. Air Laurie Schumacher was host man. The reception was held in the Selwvn Street Hall, where about 50 people sat down to breakfast. Airs Brightmore received her guests in a smart tailored costume of black and white check and smart little hat of grey and French flowers. The bridegroom’s mother wore a smart tailored costume of nigger brown with lat to match. Aliss Ivy Brightmore.

sister of the bride, wore a pretty dress of deep blue silk embroidered in lemon. The bride’s travelling costume

was of smart navy with hat to match. Airs Katherine Worthington, whose name was omitted from the list of old colonists participating in the Anniversaiy Day celebrations, arrived in Lyttelton in the ship Dominion iir 1851. Her parents. Mr and Airs Jogger, were the first church school teachers in Lyttelton, and Mrs Worthington herself was a well known South Canterbury school teacher before her marriage to Air Robert AYorthington. a soil of Captain Worthington. R.N., one of the officers of the Victory in the Battle of Tiafalgar. Xmas specials in Footwear, the latest styles in colours. Just arrived, see the new Fawn three bar strap shoe. The new style strap in Taupe, Fawn, Nigg< r, 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 each pair. Only adress: E. Robinson. 129, Manchester Street, first Boot Shop from Clock Tower. 3999. In the showjL’oom of Jane, Ltd.. 733, Colombo Street—where an interesting ;;nd entertaining half hour can always bo spent—some attractive coat-frocks in navy, grey and putty gabardine are to bo seen. Even during these hot Christmas days an occasional chilly one renders the possession of a warmer gown a. necessity, and nowhere else is to be found such value and cut at so slight a cost. Millinery 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 r. useful innovation to the keen shopper. 1377

I>r and Airs Malcolm Thompson, Hawera. are visiting Christchurch for the Glasgow-Law renco wedding, which takes place to-morrow*. Air and Mrs Cre© Brown, who have just arrived from India, will be present at Aliss Alonica* Senia Lawrence's wedding to-morrow. TO THOSE WITH BAD LEGS. This is Airs A. Alarusiclvs story of suffering and euro of Varicose Ulcers. Seven years’ torture-—several doctors—no relief—-Varex Treatment-—three ap-nlieations-—pain stopped—leg completely healed. Get free booklet from Ernest Healey, Chemist, Foxton. Local representative: Nurse Curtis, 219, Alancl ester Street. 6 NELLIE BRAMLEY. This popular actress and her company are great believers in Fluenzol for arresting: colds, clearing the voice and invigorating the vocal chords. 3