Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16985, 8 March 1923, 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.

Afr and Mrs Robert Burns, of Auek land, are staying at Warner's. Gwsts at Warner’s include Mr "and Mrs Horton, of Rangiora.. .Mrs Marmnduke Bothell. Pahau Pastures, is in town for a few days. Mr and Ml* J. Parkinson came in from Kaituna yesterday. Mr and Mrs R. C. Bell, of Melbourne. are visiting Christchurch. Mrs A. H. Hav. of Timaru, is staying at the Clarendon. Miss Kathleen Roxburgh has. returned to Timaru. Mr and Mrs W. L. Moore went back to Wellington, last night. Mr and Mrs A. Carmichael are returning to Nelson io-da-v. Mrs Tipton, of i£ Woodlands.” Kaikoura. is spending a few days in town. Miss Helen Orbell is visiting Wellington. Mrs Spargo. r. f Auckland, is staying with Mrs 1). Grazier, Fendalton Road. Mi* Rollestbn, of Sydney, who has been visiting the Gold Lakes, returns by the Ulimaroa on Friday. Mr and Mrs J. R. MacLennan and Miss Sewell, of Hawke's Bay, arrived from the north this morning. Major and Mrs Savile, and Mr Mayfield, English visitors to town, are staying at the United Service. Mrs Stronaeh Patterson. Christ•hurch, is the guest of Mrs George Nathan, Wadestown, Wellington. Mr and Mrs T. W. Johnson. Hardwioke Street. Sumner, are spending a fortnight at 44 The Lodge,’’ Hanmer. Air and Airs C. J. Aladdren and their little daughter Mavis are spending a few weeks at *• Barliill.” Mrs Duncan M’Laren. Auckland. i> staying with Airs R. H. Rhodej. The usual weekly meeting of the Sei wyn Nursing Division was held -i Tuesday, the Lady Superintendent pr»?siding over :i good attendance of members. Practice in roller bandaging was followed by an interesting demonstration, given by Miss M’Callum, on the sponging of a patient in bed. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the demonstrator. Alias Alarjorie Black. National Girls’ Department Secretary lor the Y.W.C.A.’s of Australia and New Zealand, passed through Christchurch last week on her wav to Dunedin. Miss Black is going to Wellington at Easter to undertake the leadership of a conference of girls 5 representatives from all the associations of New Zealand. Miss Black has successfully launched a movement in Australia called the Girls’ Citizen Movement, and it is felt that she will have a very large contribution to make to the gilds and young women of this country. , A dance was given to the Hon Luoy •Tellicoe during race week by a committee of Wanganui ladies. It was held at the Lady Jellicoe rooms, and proved a most enjoyable function. Lady Jellicoe wore a frock of the softest shade of jade marocain, handsomely headed in black, with a beautiful diamond necklace, and a band of diamonds in her hair. The Hon Lucy Jellicoe wore a dainty petal frock of peach coloured georgette. Among those present were Mrs Arkwright, Mrs Eric Riddiford, Mrs Ned Pearce and Miss Afarchbanks. of Wellington. A surprise party vieited the home of Airs Talbot. 48, Queen Street, on Saturday- Games were indulged in till a late hour. Music was supplied by Aliases W, Southerwood and V. Barrow, and a dainty supper was served by the surp risers. Among those present were : Mrs Talbot, Mrs Conue. Mieses Ursula Talbot. Ivy Harris, Nellie Beaton, Ar line Power. Winnie Southerwood. Va lerie Barrow, Nina Smith, Alva Shao kletop. Hazel Siernkowski. Phyllis Coombs, Elsie Talbot, Lavia M’Leod, Thelma M’Kensie, Alavis Ludley, Dora Kemer, Celia Peck, and Messrs Talbot F. Con tie, L. Gibb. J. Round, G. Healey. P. Southerwood. A. Crooge C. Falloou, D. Turner. J. Lee, G. Barrow, T. Southerwood, K. Reese, S. Massey. R. Todd. D. Dawson, L. Perters. F. Petrie, C. Talbot, A. Ballautvne, F. Halswell. G. .Southerwood, A. Talbot and J. Thornton. On Saturday evening a surprise party, organised by Alisses J. and 1). Brown, visited the residence of Miss Trane Harper, 24, Radley Street, Woolston. where a very enjoyable eveniug was spent. Musical items, games and dancing afforded a popular form of entertainment. A feature of the evening was a step dance given by Air T. Fraser. Air F. Robb supplied tlie music. Ikuring an interval a dainty sapper was served. Amongst the many guest* were:—Misses D. and J. Brown, Miss I. Harper, Misses P. and R. Wicks. Miss N. Cliffe, Alisa S. Clarke, Mists D. Al’Oauslaud. Alisa O. Howell, Mies AT. Vagan, Miss E. Covent i"y, \li«6 A. Nelms. Miaß M. Short. Miss X. Hillgrove, Miees N. and G. Gun ningbam, Alisa E. Tompson, and Messrs T. Fraser, K. Sim, A. Cunningham, D. Al’Beth. J. Goodman. F. Robb. E. Robertson, G. "Farlaiid. C. Har]>er D. Baker, H. HaTper. Al. Lawrence and D. Campbell

JANE LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET The selection of your winter outfit justifies care and comparision- Madame Jane is displaying many models of elegance and value in coat* .suits, hats. rs ud gowns, and you will be well-advis-ed and amply repaid, for the time spent i.i her showrooms. There fashion’s latest, in infinite variety is displayed with infinite courtesy and patience. Particularly attractive are the new coats and snit-s styles, materials and t ut suggest quality, cosiness and comfort. 3031

Dr Alauning, Nelson Terr ape. Timaru. ' s spending a few days in Christchurch. Miss Vera Hope. “ TumanakoT* is hack from a round of visits in North Canterbury. Alias Eileen Didsbury and Alias Barraud have returned to Wellington from a visit to Christchurch and the Franz Josef Glacier. Airs C. E. Thomas, of Timaru. is in Christchurch to farewell her daughter, Airs E. J. Gardner, who is returning to England bv the A theme. Air and .Mrs George Perry, of Hokitika. who have been visiting friends in Canterbury, returned to Westland on Tuesday. Airs J. H. Dickinson, who has been some weeks in “The Limes” private hospital, has returned to her home in Loinster Road. Afrs Xovello Andrews and Aliss Hilda Andrews. Fendalton, will leave Christchurch to-day on a trip to England, via Australia.. Miss Kathleen Katterfeldt. of Auckland. who will be a bridesmaid at Aliss Beryl wedding, is staying with ATts Orozier in Fendalton. Mrs Stewart and Miss Helen Stewart, who have been spending a holiday at the Hydro, Timaru. will leave to-day for Wellington. The Ridgley Select Dance Committee commenced its season on Saturday, in the Ridgley Hall. Armagh Street. The function was enjoyable, and proved a great success. There were seventy-five conple c present Air C. Wells s orchestra supplied excellent music. News has been receiver! that Aliss Duleie Alitchell. the popular Ne.w Zealand contralto, has left London, and will arrive in Christchurch early m April. Aliss Afitchell has just completed an interesting and successful season in Loudon, having engagements up to the eve of her departure. On Saturday Air and Airs W. H. Horton held a ” linen shower” e\ening at their residence, 01, Fendalton Road, the guest of honour being Aliss Vera Nankivell, whose marriage is to take place this month. During the evening many enjoyable items were given by Aliss R. Al’Afeekin, Air and Mrs Horton, Air J. Bennett, and Mr and Airs C. J. Smith. Two original competitions, arranged by the hostess, were won by Airs C. Smith and Alms Alavis Nankivell. Aliss V. Nankivell was the recipient of many handsome gifts. Aliss Beryl Crozier. whose wedding takes place shortly, was given a. <c white shower ” evening on Tuesday, at the residence of Airs Robinson. Lichfield Street. The party was organised by Misses Olive Rrbinson and Kathleen Gladstone, and amongst those present were:—Mesdames Robinson. Gladstone and Spargo (Auckland), Alisses Beryl Orozier. Olive, Daisy and Hazel Robin- / son, Kathleen Gladstone, Afarie Vaughan. Winna Cox. Ruby Witheli. Jean Orr. Alice Reynolds, Ida Alarek, Kathleen Katterfeldt (Auckland). Rona Denby, Alaisie James, Edith Oorby, Kitty Hart, Alargaret Stewart and Aliram Somerset. That people generally have a warm corner for the interests of children and schools was amply demonstrated when a meeting of ladies and gentlemen, representing the School Committee, parents and staff of St Atatthew’s Victory Alemorial School, and the vestry and parishioners, was held to advance a ; stage* further the scheme lor holding a •monster fair to raise funds required for equipping the school with a piano and shelter sheds. Strong committees of ladies were appointed to organise the following stalls :—Cakes and sweets, afternoon tea. produce and flowers, needlework and fancy goods, children's goods, jumble stall. Men’s committees are to deal with housing, side shows, competitions, smokahles and band. It is hoped to raise about £250 bv the fair.