Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17009, 6 April 1923, 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.

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r and Mrs Hansford, of Welling >n. are visiting Christchurch. Mrs John Wotherston has left Christ church on her return to Edinburgh. Mrs J. Trerren motored in from Parnassus yeslerdav. I>r and Mrs P. M’Arthur, of I>annevirke, arrived in town this morning. Mrs Randall Burdon, who was in own for Easter, has returned to Woodhury. Mrs Hamilton Sutherland, of Adelaide. was amongst this morning’s arrivals from the north. Mr and Mrs Hisoox, of Perth, who have been staying at the Clarendon, :re leaving to-day for Rotorua. Mr and Mrs Oeorge Aitken returned yesterday after spending Easter with Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight, Racecourse iiiii.

Miss Dulcie Mitchell (Christchurch) leaves to-morrow by the P. and O. steamer Bendigo for New Zealand, via the Cape and Australia (says a correspondent on February 14). Several days will he spent each in Sydney and Melbourne. Right up to the eve of her departure Miss Mitchell was fulfilling engagements, and her decision to return to New Zealand is much regretted in musical circles. If she decides to take up a teaching connection again in Christchurch, it will not be long before she is once more wellestablished.

Miss Kathleen Levi, the talented and successful New Zealand piamste, announces another pianoforte recital fo. March 15 at the Wigmo-re Hall, for which occasion she has drawn up a • ery attractive programme, and one hich should suit her technique (says a • ".idon correspondent). Miss Levi has very interesting collection of commentary notices from the leading d*m newspapers, and no doubt her craning recital will be largely attended. vJhristmas holiday vacation was - > in Italy, with headquarters at f iorence.

At an interesting gathering, which , took place at the home of Lady Llan- ] gattock, Rutland Gate, London, special mention was given to Miss C. Crichton Imrie oh the excellence of our Australian and New Zealand products, and hovr scientific and thorough were the organisations for the preserving of foods. Quantities of specimens of the products were on view in one •f the reception rooms, and great interest. was taken in them by the large number of guests present. Lady Ba-den-Powe4l made a splendid little speech on patriotism, and Sir Henry oV*wan also gave a very happy and eloquent address. An English society engagement of great interest recently announced is that of Mr Clare George Vyner, to Lady Doris Gordon-Lennox, the second of Princess Mary’s bridesmaids to become engaged. Mr Vyner, who is a lieutenant in the Nary, i 6 the son of Lady Alwrue Compton, who, together with her second son—the bridegroom-to-be—assumed the name of Vyner on the death of Lady Compton-Vyner’s father—the late Mr R. C. Vyner, of Newby Hall, near Ripon. Both mother and sou and the prospective bride nre keen on racing, which is bred in the bone of both families. Miss May Maxwell, lady editor of the • Melbourne Herald,’’ who recently returned from a viait to Europe and England. toW au interviewer that she | paid a visit to Deauville, the famous watering place. All through the summer season visitors come from all parts of the world, including Italy, Greece, j India, and even from the Argentine. 11 No one is wanted there unless they have plenty of money,'’ she said. ‘‘ln August, for instance, four American girls, sharing a room, had to pay 70 francs (in our money 2-ss) each a day. l'nis was independent of all other charges, mid dvd not even include a cup of tea.” Women of all nationalities bring with them to Deauville the most exclusive gowns and jewellery. ■ It is all ostentation and show,” declared Miss Maxwell. “Unlike the people of Australia, who take their pleasures simply, in a little shade back out beyond, these people go to the utmost extreme, living at. the most exclusive hotels, and in the grandest possible fashion. : ’ For their convenience I are established what are known as luxury shops, where the most exclusive models and gowns are obtainable, and, i indeed, it is no uncommon experience | for a visitor to Paris to be informed : j “All our best gowns have been sent to Deauville for the season down | there.” The famous resort, for the ! time being, takes to itself even the best sellers from Parisian houses. King Alfonso was a visitor to the famous resort during last season. “He was a I most popular host,” said Miss Max- I well, “ and every morning might lie seen at the shrimp and sherry breakfast with numbers of the visitors to the hotel.” While not at all impressed by ]/ondon women, she considers its men the best dressed she has seen. She speaks enthiiiastically of their contours, and “it ie quite true,” she added, ‘that they are actually possessed of waists.” 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 coats .suits, hats, rnd gowns, and you will be well-advis-ed and amply repaid for the time spent irt her showrooms. There fashion’s latest, in infinite variety is displayed with infinite courtesy and patience. Particularly attractive are the new coats and suits styles, materials and cut suggest quality, cosiness and comfort. 3031

Mr and Mrs H. Irmes-Jones return’d to Timaru, yesterday from Hanmer. Mrs James Mating. Christchurch. he guest of Airs Qrford. Waihi. Mrs Hutton and Lady Eveline Maude ire visitors at “ Hacremai.” Sumner: Alias Alice Soper. St Albans, is the j;uest of Airs C. Woods. Greymoutli. Air and Airs A. H. Hitchings, of "Wei ington, are at the Clarendon Aliss E. M’Anellv. of Invercargill, ; s i guest at the United Service. Air and Airs G. Taylor, of Timaru. are staying at Warner's. Airs Ivohn. of Sydney, and Mrs G Magnus, of Wellington, arrived at Warner’s yesterday. Miss Alarjorv Black, of Sydney, i« staying with Airs George Bowron. Cash mere. Aliss Gordon, who was with Airs Jlissold, Timaru, left yesterday for hristchurch. Airs E. B. Pilcher, of Invercargill, and Airs Gardner, of Clifden, Southland, are staying at the Clarendon. Ali*s Mi rams and Airs DeveuishMeares. Timaru, spent Easter up at Mount Thomas. They returned on Wednesday. Miss Elliott, Anglican Sunday School organiser, Christchurch, is spending a fortnight with the Misses Wooleombe. timaru. Air and Mrs Dillon and Aliss Vavasour returned on Wednesday to Blenneim after staying at the Grosvenoi Hotel, Timaru. Air and Airs Allan Ronnell and Alr« E. J. Rennell arrived from Fiji yesterday, and are staying at the United Service. Air and Airs G. Ferguson have returned home to Riccarton after spending Easter with Airs R. Al’Alillau (Oakleigh) Kaiapoi. Air and All’s D. C. Al’Laren, of Ho hart, Tasmania, arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and are staying at Warner’s. Air W. N. Price, general manager of the New Zealand Insurance- Company, Alelbourne, and Airs Price, returned to the Grosvenor on Sunday from the Hermitage. accom]ianied by Air Wheeler, Dunedin. They liavo since come north. A presentation was made by Alessrs W. E. Munday and Sons to Ali ;S Myrtle Richardson, who is leaving to be married after five years’ service. Air J. Munday, on behalf of the firm, presented her with a black oak pillar parm stand, a copper palm bowl and copper fire-scroeß. The employees of the firm also presented her with a set of stainless carvers. Wednesday night’s dance at Dixieland was well attended. The decorations. which consisted of white daisies and dahlias and coloured streamers, were very effective, while Sutherland's Jazz Band supplied excellent music. Among those present wore :—-Lady Patricia Blackwood. Air and Airs Gerard, Mrs G. F. Hutton, Airs Reed. Alisses Cecile O’Rourke, Peggy Palmer. Peggy Norton, Shona Rhodes, Hislop, F. Al’Donald. Sir CJ\arle« Campbell, Alessrs Maurice O’Rourke, Bede Loughnan. Arthur Niooll, T. Gibson and H. Cote. The Church of England Hospital authorities have a great ally in St Margaret’s College. During Lent everv form has had its own hospital collecting box, and the girls have vied with one another in their anxiety to help on the scheme by wholehearted selfsacrifice. The form to collect the most was 111.8. During the six weeks the pupils of that class have given £2 3s i out of their pocket-money. In a box marked “-extras” was found £2 os lOd. A report of this and of a visit that- is being paid on Sunday to Bab cairn and Amberley will be given at ► next week’s big meeting of hospital workers. A very enjoyable kitchen evening ■ was given by Mrs W. Findlay at 37. Clarendon Terrace, Radley, to Miss ■ Myrtle Richardson, who is to be married shortly. Music. dancing* and . games were indulged in. Among . those present were:—Alesdames AY. . Findlay, J. Firth, J. Grett, F. Clayton, E. Round, C. Round. J. B. Rich- ‘ «i'dson, Alisses Al. Pratt, C. Packer, E. Round. Kuudson, T. Ferguson. E. Fer- • guson, M. Richai dson, Al. H. Rich. - ardson, Alessrs J. Firth P. Al’Firth, 5| AV- Findlay. J. Grett, F. Clayton, C. . Round, J. B. Richardson. F. Griffiths. , Richardson. Gale, H. Olliver, 13. L- , , ving, Al. Turner. H. Round. 3 I A very enjoyable evening was held : I a 1 the residence of Air and Airs Charleb Baker, Cashel Street East, on Monday i | last, to celebrate the engagement ol s ! Thomas, second son of Air T. Alarlowe s of CJarkville. to Alona. youngest daugh £ ter of Airs Crawshaw, of St Kilda s : Dunedin. Among those present were a | —Mr and Airs P. Lewis, Air and Alr< - j H. Alarlowe. Air and Airs J. Warlow e i Air and Airs F. Kinge. Air and Alrs'W t : Cousins, Air and Airs L. Scott, Ali&s>s e ( Al Crawshaw, B. Taylor, E. Alarsh v I M Yeoman. E. Cook. I. Baker. Al n ! Tate, L. Lock, Alessrs T. Alarlowe, J e If- Marlowe. T. L. Pole, H. R. Kinge i. F. Taylor and J. Warlow*. ° Airs George Gould provided after =- noon tea at the polo matches, whiel were continued in Hagley Park yester day. The spectators were not so nit T merous as on the preceding day, bu it amongst those present were the Ho ic j Airs Tabu Rhodes. Lady Patricia Black 3- wood, Lady Eveline Maude, the Ho ?. Aura G. Barnes, Airs G. F. Hutton s- Airs G. Hutton, Airs Arthur Elworthv it i Aliss Rachel Elworthv. Aliss Betty E * s worthy. Airs Herbert Elworthy, Alls J '<l K. Hall. Airs Beals, Airs James Pai B - nell, Airs Skerrett, Airs Jellett and Aliw I Gwendoline Jellett, Aliss Sylvia Fo> lf l Aliss Cicely O’Rorke. Aliss Doris Or; :l * croft Wilson, Airs Holmes and Alls Betty Holmes (Alastcrton). Aliss Al “ Cotterill. Miss Marjory Wells, Ali.’ Olive Stracliey and Aliss Dot Cooke. EARLY COLDS. A sign of the coming of winter manifested by a mild epidemic < colds. Such colds can he quick] nipped in the bml by a timely dose < Kol'go, the great cough cure, obtaii able from E. Cameron Smith. Roy; Exchange Buildings. Cathedral Squat*. 13NJOY YOUR RBAVK. A few drops of “ Q-toI " (2s). rubbi welt into the face before lathering rapid softens the beard and makes the sk smooth and supple The razor does n “ VAREX ” FOR BAD LEGS. Even when hospital treatment h? failed to cure varicose ulcers, perm a i ent healing is accomplished by V art Treatment. Cures without pain whi you work. Four to six weekly circs ings for ordinary ulcers. Write I Ernest Healey, Chemist, Foxton. Loc | * representative; Nurse Curtis. 219. MV —I Chester Street. ' 4

At the International Convention of Police Chiefs held in San Francisco, California, the police woman was given ;» place, on the programme, and a long set of resolutions favouring her employment as ** ;i 4 necessity to organised police departments ” was passed. The function of the policewoman was stated to be *‘ to deal with all cases in which women and children are involved, either as r/tenders or victims of offence, to deal with crimes by or against females, irrespective of age. and boys up to the age of twelve, and to discover, investigate and correct anti-social circumstances and conditions iri individual cases, and in the community to coal socially and legally with all delinquent women and children.” This is a far cry from the days when the policewoman was haughtily considered as superfluous and useless, and it illustrates how quickly, after all, a good idea takes i*oot and grows. Aliss Al. E. Hanlon (Dunedin), who has been in Aberdeen oti one of her official periodic visits recruiting women domestic servants, has given an interview to the Aberdeen “Journal.” She pays a compliment to the Aberdeen girls, and advertises the needs of New Zealand at one and the same time. The young women from the Granite City i:i domestic service, .-he said, were as efficient, neat, alert, and good-looking a lot as were to- be found anywhere in the Kingdom. She found them much superior, as a. class, to the girls of some other parts, and was confident that the party which she select- . ed at this time from the north-east would do credit- to Scotland and to the houses in which they had been trained as domestic servants. Aliss Hanlon then explained the induce merits which the New Zealand Govern m'ent is offering to such women to go out to the Dominion. Since the war 1500 girls from Great Britain have migrated under the. scheme.