Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17013, 11 April 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.

Mrs E. A. M’Georg©, of Dunedin, is on », visit to Ohriatchuroh. Mr and Mrs Alfred Janies, of Dunedin, arrived from the North yesterday and are at- Warner’*. Mrs Godfrey Magnus, who has been visiting Christchurch, returned ta Wellington last evening. Mr and Mrs D. L Rutherford. “ Morn a,"' are m town for the FraserRutherford wedding. Miss Doris Husband, of Lakeaide, is at present the guest of Mrs S. Smith, of Springfield. Mr and Mrs William Priest, Timaru, have returned from a holiday in "Wellington and Palmerston North. Mrs John Ardagh, who was with Mrs Ardagh, Timaru, returned on Monday to Christchurch. Mrs Dam pier Crossley, of Rotherham. has come into town to attend the wedding of her sister. Miss Ella Rutherford, to Mr J. W. Fraser. Mr and Mr* E. P H. Bnrbury. lt Sherwood.’* arrived in town to-day for the wedding of Mrs Burbury’s sister. Mis* Rutherford. Miss Wilson, daughter of Bishop Wilson, formerly of Melanesia, is the guest of Mrs Percy HI worthy. ’‘Gordon’s Valley” Mias Betsey Reeve*, Hororata. who was with Mrs Howard Tripp. Timaru, left yesterday for Orari to stay with Mrs Burdon. Mrs Conetanoe H. Wright, of Devon. England, arrived in Christchurch via Se West Coa«t last night. She is staying at the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mr* Fyvie, of Melbourne, have returned to Ohristobureh from a tour of the Cakes and Mt Cook and are staying at the ( nited Service Hotel. For the second veer in succession Miss Ethel Wallace, of Greymoutb. lias succeeded in winning the Exhibition prise for violinists given by the Trinity College of Music. London. Mrs Walter Maofarlane and Miss Oolleen Macf&rlane. “ Kaiwan*a,’ have (»roe to town for the FraserRutherford wedding at. which Miss Maofarlane will be bridesmaid. Mr and Mrs T. Haberfield are on , holiday tour of the North Island. « They intend visiting Hamilton. AuckI; mi. Rotorua and Waitomo and will return to Christchurch about the end. mf the month. Mr and Mrs C. Carlton Smith, with their two little daughters, the Misses .lev and Shirley Carlton Smith. of Richmond, and Mi«> Mona Wilsteed. of Hornhv. were the guests of Mr and Mrs S. Smith, of Springfield, for the Easter season. Mis- Marie Cleary, ALA.. LL. 11.. a niece of his Lordship Bishop Cleary, of Auckland, recently completed her course in law at the Newman College. Melbourne, and is shortly to be admitted as a barrister and solicitor. Mis- Cleary distinguished heraeM by taking her double degree at the same time.

The engagement is announced of Miss Florence May Winter, eldest daughter of Air and Mrs (». \\ . Winter. of Swan nun oh , t-o Mr Clifford Colin Penwell, second youngest son of the late Mr Henry Penwell. of Kaiapoi. Mr and Mrs P. Morse, of "Waiau, are amongst visitors to town for the Fraser — Rutherford wedding. The sudden, dentil of MU»s ipebtie Moir. which o-curved at Remnera, Auckland, on Monday night, will cause deep regret aim jftgjst her Christrlurnrh li iends. Miss Moir was a daughter ~i the late Mr and Airs William Moir. formerly of Styx. Last winter sl/e suffered from a prolonged attack of pneumonia, and though she had not n'liit© regained her former state of good health, she was well enough to leave (shri*tchuroh some weeks ago on a visit to friends and relatives in the North Island. Accompanied by her raieoe. Miss Doreen Kiver, she had just returned to Auckland from a visit

to Rotorua and was expected to arrive Lack in Christchurch at the end of the week. Her sudden death will He mourned bv a large circle of friends, to whom she had endeared herself by her sympathetic and kindly nature and her unfailing generosity. .1 ANR LTD., 738 COLOMBO STREE P The selection of your winter outfit justifies care and comparision—Madame .lane is displaying many models of ele’ar.o- and value in coats .suits, hats. | end gown*, and you will be well-advis-ed and amply repaid for the time spent iu her showrooms. There. fashion’s latent, 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 com fort. 3031 VAIt I COS E L EGS OR VAR EX * When hospitals and operations have failed. Varex has permanently cured bad legs. It proves daily that this is not an extravagant claim. Ts it to be further -suffering or a complete cure with \ a rex ? Write for free pamphlet Ernest Healey, Chemist, Foxton Local representative: Nurse Curtis, 249, Manchester Street. o Easter specials i n ladies’ high-class footwear; ihe latest style* in colours, just arrived per parcel post from England—tlie new stylo 3-strap buckle in taupe, fawn, nigger, greys, and black suedes; also in black patent and kids: also to he had in Oxfords. Special Easter price for those high-class shoes, k footwear now at E. Robinson’s Only m. address: 129. Manchester Street, first boot store from Clock Tower. 01.32

Mr and Mrs Edward Gate*; and Miss Lilia.fi Gates, “ Ohilcombe,” Fendalton. loft last night for Wellington eu route for England. On Raster Saturday evening a. gay party o-f revellers under the organisation of the Aliases Stella Nasmith and X. Hoglund paid a surprise visit t-o the home of Mr and Mrs S. Smith of Springfield, when much jollity was in dulged in. Games, dancing, and musical items made up the programme of fun. A very enjoyable day was spent o-n Saturday, when the children of All Saints’ Church, Bur wood, held their annual picnic and sports in the beautiful grounds of Burwood Lodge, kind ly lent for the occasion by Air Button. Over sixty prizes were completed for, an amusing race being a blindfolded walk for adults. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr Button, to Air Bradstock. for managing the sports, and to all those who helped to make the day perfect, for the children, especially Miss Atkinson, on whom the chief work of the day fell, and Messrs Bucrtin and Shand. On Friday afternoon at the main school Belfast, a presentation was made to Miss Simpson, who has resigned her position, on the teaching staff in view of bow approaching marriage. Betty Reid, on behalf of the pupils, handed Miss Simpson a sot «»f silver tea spoons, and, in a neat little speech, ■washed her all happiness in the future. Subsequently, Alias Simpson was the recipient of a set of stainless knives from the teaching staff and School Oommibtee. Mr W. P. Spencer Coll airman of the committee), in making the presentation, stressed Miss Simpson’s many good qualities f»nd stated that her stay at Belfast had been all too short.

Miss Beryl Selig. whose wedding will take place shortly, was the guest of honour yesterday at a variety afternoon givpn by Mrs .B. Ballin. Naseby Street. Merivale. and her daughter, Airs Ernest Boulton. 'I be drawing room was prettily decorated with autumn leaves and flowers, and the hostess wore a charming gown of mole satin and lace. Mrs Boulton \\ore black jet over satin and Miss Sell* chose rose-pink chenille with touches of black. Amongst the guests were . Mrs P. Seli*, Airs Norman Wilks. Airs Fred Ballin (Auckland), Airs Joseph son (Melbourne), Mrs J- Ballin, Alls JGuthrie. Mrs Gunderson Mrs H. \N il liams, Mrs Henry Harris. Mrs Nathan, Mrs Barlow, Mrs Jamieson. Airs (>l- - Mrs .J. Davis Mrs Rothenberg, Miss Barlow. Miss Dorothv Davis. Mis* Phillips and Aliss Gunderson. BAD WEATHER AND COLDS. The broken weather carried in its v alve an epidemic of colds and as a result the demand for Koigo, the Great C ough Cure, has been considerable. A’ore and more people of course are realising its wonderful benefits in giv i,,, ; instant relief to and curing colds, -.fid bottle from E. Cameron Smith, C athedral Square H 535