Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17010, 7 April 1923, Page 3

W omen Folk

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" Stella " will be tflad to receive items of interest and value to Women fo; publication or reference in this column.

"STELLA "

Mr and Mrs P. Siinni arrival rcn felliT'jxton this morning. Mrs P»u h’iusnii :in.| Miss Skurr hnv fcinncd to Dunedin. Mi. Sutherland. of Adelaide, left tis morning for Hokitika. Ali and Mrs K. A. Pigeon have left 1 their return to Invercargill. Mr and Mrs T. C . Robinson, of Mt Him. motored into town yesterday. Mrs (ofil Wood will leave on .Monty i«v a vis.t to the North Island." Mrs Bernard Wood returned from tefiington this morning. Nevt Thursday evening the Rosemary kxz Club will hold their weekly dance i ii. • Hibernian Hall. TR Sunshine Jazz flub will hold Ur weekly dance next Thursday at ie Win ton Street Hall. Mr Walter Maefarlane and Miss plleon Maefarlane hate returned to {aiwarra. M and Air J. C. Miller, who have fen staving at Warner’s, are retnrnIg t » Marlborough to-day. Mrs Charles Miller, who has been in ,<tn,ns Afr and Airs R. Kennedy, who have fen staying at the Clarendon. are (turning to Wellington to-night. Airs Arthur El worthy and Aliss j jetty El worthy. who were in town for j {aster. are returning to Timaru ayMiss L. Holden and Aliss M. L. told an. of Gisborne, who have been Storing in the south, have returned r Christchurch. Mrs Holmes and Miss Betty Holmes. I Masterton. who spent race week in hristchurcl, leave on Monday for Uriborough and Nelson.

Aliss Bessie Alaedonald, the well- i friown teacher of dancing, has returnB from Los Angeles, where -he has j iteii studying at the famous Ruth St j ken is school. Mi*. Francis li. f.ysnar. F.R.G.S., j nil iiIVP a particu iarh interesting Liter., lecture in St Saviour's Hall, fdenham. on Monday next. Slio will HI the store ~t India's greatest wo (an. Pandita liamahni. a ml-her ivork tnungst the child widows 01 India, iis. l.vsnar kmv. Hnn.abni personally, h'i spent ''Mill.- time at her mission t Mllkt.i. She ran therefore speak at tut hand ol this illustrious and truly kmderful woman anrl her work. V U the termination of the meeting in lie Town Hall. Sumner, last night, kiss (-with:. Shaud was entertained at he Cadena Tea Rooms, where a dainty tapper was served. Amongst those Iresent were Mr. H. . Marriner. Mrs ». W. C . —intth.oii. -Mrs F. Barber, II rs Shard. .Miss Slrnnd. Miss tlwitlia Shand, Mrs F. Kerrv. Mrs H. | K'. Heslop. Mrs T. M . Johnson. Miss (i. Woodlmnse. Miss Phvllis 'Watson, jhe Hon J. Barr. M.L.C.. the Rev W. j &’Ara and Messrs H. Buttle. (■. A. Alexander. J. M. R. Crawford. J. H. thonia s. S. K. liass-tt Ci. F. Allen. IV. H. Nichoßon. H. ('. Jones W. V. Siddall. The Kev AV. M’Ara. the pre- ; iident of the Burge-sos’ Association, depressed the appreciation of those prelon t of the musical programme contri- j fci\ted in the hall and referred to the | pleasure it had given to all to know bow much the guests of tin* evening bad appreciated what had been done tor them. Reference \\n.s also made to the kind work done bv Mr.s K. Denliam »nd Mr and Afrs H. Buttle and Airs C. *SV. C. Smithson. A social evening was recently held by the congregation of the Linwood Methodist Church to bid farewell to the Rev AV. If. E. Abbey and Mrs Abbey. On behalf of the members Mr E. Armstrong presented Mr Abbey with a set of cutlery, and on behalf of the young people. Miss O. Duder presented the guests of honour with leather suit eases suitably inscribed and a doulton |>owl. The speakers included Messrs |f. 11. Pugh, XV. < . Francis, G. Ellis, R. and X Hoddinott, and Miss D. Hoddinott. JANE LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET The selection of your winter outfit justifies cate and comparision—Madame 1 ane is displaying many models of elegai.ee and value in coats .suits, hats, '■nd gowns, and you will be well-advis-f'J and amply repaid for the time spent f.l her showrooms. There fashion’s | j test, 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

FOR VARICOSE ECZEMA. Varicose Eczema, dry or weeping, completely banished by Varex No. 2 Treatment. Outfit comprising Lotion, Ointment, Lint, and Varex Leg Bandage, post free, 20s. Never fails. No resting required. For particulars and free literature, write Ernest Healey, Chemist. Foxfcon. Local representative, Nurse Curtis, 249, Atancheeter Street. 5 Dainty Gifts for Easter Brides. Very charming are the new goods being shown by Messrs Has tie. Bull and Pickering for the Easter Wedding Season. The selection embraces new Silverware. Art Pottery, Stainless Cutlory etc., and utility and daintiness 1> the key note throughout. 0087 Easter specials in ladies’ high-class footwear; the latest styles in colours, just arrived per parcel post from England— the new style 3-strap buckle in taupe, fawn, nigger, greys, and black suedes; also in black patent and kids' also to be had in Oxfords. Special Easter price for these high-class shoes, 35s per pair. Secure your Easter footwear now at E. Robinson’s. Only address: 129, Manchester Street, first boot store from Clock Tower. 6132

Mrs Tom Chapman is visiting Mrs D. Buddo. 150 Heaton Street. Air and Mrs H. H. Blackwell (Kaiapoi) are spending a holiday at Hanmer. Mr and Mrs W. D. Revel l returned it Timaru from Hanmer on Thursday. Air and Mrs J. M. Barker, AYailii. eanie up to Christchurch yesterday. Miss Afar riot t-AA’atson returned to Timaru from Christchurch on ThursMr and Mrs E. J. Le Cren. Maori Hill. Timaru. go back from Christchurch to-day. Afr and Mrs Mowbray Tripp, Silverloji, arc staving down at Glenavay with Mrs Pinckney. Mr and Afrs Hufth Reeves. Aliss Betsey Reeves and Air Leo A eland, Hororata, go to Timaru to-day. Mrs Max Deans. Homebush Christ, church, arrived in Timaru yesterday, and is the guest of Mrs Hope, •• Tumanako.” The Hon Brinsley Plunkett who has been in Canterbury for the last two years, intends returning to England shortly. Air Shrimpioti. chief telegraph on gineer for New Zealand, Afr R. L. Wigley, Timaru. and Air Gowland, Singapore, who were at The Hemitage. left on Thursday ou a deer stalking expedition in Huxley Forest. The Christchurch Fraternity Club will commence its 1923 session this evening in the Winter Garden. The clul> membership promises to be even larger this year than last and a very successful season is anticipated.

Afr and Mrs A. D. Moore, Lyttelton Street. S prey don, entertained a large number of guests in honour of Aliss Alfreds Pierce, Peach Grove. Orari, and Aliss Irene Hart. The Cliffs. Rosewill. Airs Moore received her guests wearing a handsome frock of black satin and chantilly lace. Airs D. Moore silver tissue. Miss Alfreda Pierce grey georgette and silver iace. Alias Irene Hm-t girlish frock of bluish pink satin. Airs AD Lean seni black brocade and gold trimming. Afrs Al’Lean, junr, jade satin; Aliss T. M’Lean, very pretty shade of mauve velvet. Airs AVicks, blue panne, velvet. On Thursday Afrs W. Burns. Church Street. Timaru, gave a farewell afternoon for Mrs J- B. Newman and Mis* Newman, who will leave on Alonday with A.lr Newman for Home Others present were: Airs Otway, Airs R. L. Wigley. Airs C. R. B. King, Airs G. Webster, Mrs C. A. Paterson, Afrs W. D. Campbell, Airs A. A. Scott, Air* W. H. Walton, Airs J. S. Turnbull. Misses Knubley, Ziesler. Westraacott. Jiislop. Temple. RevelT, O. Daniel], N. TJowell, T. Oliver, O. Lyon. A. Evans, L. Bassett Dryden. L. Hay, Al. AVilson. The room was beautifuly decorated with white, pale pink and heliotrope tweet peas, and the interesting comletitimi was won by Aliss Ziesler. Mrs G. H utton. assisted her daughter. Lady Eveline Afaude, dispensed afternoon tea to players and r>|a.*otators at the polo matches held in Hegley Park yesterday. Amongst the ladies present were the Hon Mrs Tahu Rhodes. Mrs G. F. Hutton, Lady Patricia Blackwood, Afrs Arthur Elwortby. Mrs Herbert El worthy, Aliss Rachel El worthy. Miss Betty El worthy, Aliss Af. Cotterill, Air Charles Afiller. Aliss Julius, Aliss Key-Aloore, Aliss Eleanor Barton. Mrs Eric Harper, Afrs Aialet, Airs George Gould, Miss Frances Cracroft Wilson, Aliss Sylvia Fox, Afrs Frank Wilding, ATiss Gwendoline delicti.. Aliss Amy Courage, Airs Bowden and Miss Dalla Bowden, Afrs Wyn-Wil-liams, Miss R. Wyn-AV illin n?s, Aliss Dot Cooke, Aliss Olive Strachey. Mr and Airs Burrows, Oakthoi-pe, Richardson Street, Opawa, were the recipients of a merry surprise party organised by Aliases I. Harper and D. Brown. The evening was pleasantly passed in games, dancing and music, the latter being supplied by Afr F. Robb. A'ocal items were contributed by Aliss Elsie Coventry, Aliss Essie Gibson. Air Finlay Robb and Air D. Al’Beth. Between games, a dainty supper was served. Misses D. Brown, •T. Brown and I. Harper officiating Those present included: Airs Burrows, Misses T. Harper, D. Brown, N. Bur-

rows, Peterson and Henry (Invercargill. guests of Afrs Burrows), Airs Allen, Afisses J. Brown, E. Coventry, E. Gibson. Af. Sarehett, P. AVicks and R. Bradshaw ; Afessrs AA’. Rodgers, Af. M’Lellan, J. Heblev, D. APBeth. F Robb. D Baker. G. Brown, f>. Gibson, P. Al’Gee. P. Jones and AA’. Robb (AA’anganui). MADAME D‘ALVAREZ. At Melbourne Madame missed an engagement owing to a relaxed throat. Similar trouble at Wellington was overcome by gargling Plueuzol, and Madame wrote: 77 • . a Kreat I°y to me to recommend this magic ‘ Fluenzol ’!” SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Ladies, why suffer the unsightly disfigiiroment of hair on the face and limbs when one application of Marvel, lous removes all traces of hair? A jar will be sent post free on receipt of os postal note for large, or 2s bd for small jar to Miss Maine, Box fio4 G.P.0., Christchurch. 6142