WOMEN FOLK

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17031, 3 May 1923, Page 4

WOMEN FOLK

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A CHRONICLE OF SOCIAL |1 EVENTS I

Mr and Mrs C N. Hay, Pigeon Bay, arc at the Hydro, Timaru. Miss Eileen Manning, Opawa, is at 1 Kelso,*’ Tima u. Mrs A. Rose is leaving to-night for Wellington en route to Auckland. Mr sand Miss M’Nish, of Riccarton, have returned from a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs (Gladstone Robinson, “ Oakwood,” are back from Christchurch. Mrs J. R. Lcughnan, Sefton Street, Timaru, returned yesterday from a snort holiday in Christchurch. Mrs James Thomson and Miss Nancy Thomson. Bid will Street, came back to Timaru yesterday after a fortnight in Christchurch. Mm T. A. Walker, who was the guest of Mrs Bowie, Maori Hill, Timaru. left yesterday on a trip to England. Colonel and Mrs James, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs Howard .tames, Rolleston Avenue, for the past pix weeks, left yesterday for Dunedin, mi route for then' home in Melbourne. Miss Ridley. England, who has been. Ihc guest of Mrs Herbert Elworthy, ‘ Oraigmore,” came into the Hydro prand. Timaru. yesterdaj’. to spend a few days before going north. The Phillipstown Kindergarten Committee held a special meeting on Moncay afternoon in the school to make Eirangements for a lf Coin Gift Afternoon,’’ to be he'd in June. A musical programme has been arranged, also a display by the tiny tots of the school. On Saturday evening last a surprise party was taken to the home of Mr and Mrs G. Thackwell, at 105, River Road, Richmond, where a pleasant evening was spent in games, music and dancing. Among those present were: Misses M. M’Grath, E. Voller,* G. Hlack, R. M’Grath, V. Bone. I. Cotton md P. Coombs, Messrs J. Carter, S. Thackwell, A. Peece, H. Ballin, G. Bone and R. H Thackwell. One by one the obstacles erected to <%.eep women out of Parliament in England are being overcome. The advent of the woman member was followed by iPhe abolition of the screen in front ot the Ladies’ Gallery, and the Strangers’ Gallery was then thrown open. Now a ladies' tea room has been provided I'he room at the foot of the staircase leading to the strangers’ smoking room, up to the present occupied by the two women members, Lady Astor and Mrs Wintringham, has been exchanged for accommodation elsewhere, and it is to he enlarged and placed at the disposal of the lady visitors to the House. These are an increasing, and probably to tli« staff of the House, an embarrassing number. JANE. LTD., 733, COLOMBO ST. Every woman desires a gown which will receive the approbation of her as' Kociates— let every woman visit Madame Jane’s showroom, where gowns of the utmost grace in line, rich in contrasting colour, spirited in stylo and sparkling with beauty, are on view, and where every courtesy and civility will attend her reception. Hats and suits are moderately priced, and you can detect Madame Jane’s hats and suits by their beauty of detail and expert tailoring. 4461 X

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sims are leaving next week on a. visit to England. Mrs Alister Deans is staying with Mrs George Aitkon, Feudal ton. Mrs Redmond Neill. ol Mount Somers, is in town for a few days. Miss Phillips is returning to '‘The Point” to-day. Mrs Philip Metz, oi Melbourne, is staying at the United Service. Mr and Mrs Clement Cowl, ot Melbourne. are visiting ChristchurchOverseas visitors to town include Mr and Mrs Stimberg. of New York. Mr and Mrs S. Bowman and Miss Campbell, of Dunedin are staying at Warner’s. Mr and Mrs J. Murray and Mrs Ross are returning to Ka-ikoura today. Mr and Mrs J. Burns are leaving to-night on a holiday trip to Australia. Mrs T. F. Gibson is the miest. of her daughter, Mrs J. H. AVatherston. at Loburn. , Sir Francis and Lady Boys are leaving Christchurch to-morrow on a trip to England. Mrs Yonge and Mrs Anderson, who have been on a short visit to Christchurch. left for Auckland last night. Mrs T. G. R. Blunt gave a small “at home ” as a farewell to Lady Bovs. 'Phe guests were Lady Boys. Mrs J. H. Hall. Mrs J. G. L. Vernon. Mrs S. Lawrence. Mrs George Ha rimer, Mrs G. M. L. lister and Mrs Hogg. Miss Harman gave an enjoyable tennis parfcv yesterday as a farewell and Mrs Arthur Sims, who is leaving for England. The guest* included Mrs Sims. Mrs William Hannan. Mrs Harold Harman. Mrs Donald Robson, Miss Bull. Miss Bloxam, Miss Overton and the Misses Berkley. A woman pastor, the Rev Helen L. Phillips, has been inducted to a Birmingham Unitarian Church. She has been a Unitarian minister since 1912, having gained her first experience as assistant at a Nottingham church. Miss Phillip* has had charge of churches in Nottingham, Carlisle and Newbury, and will now, while living in Birmingham, have charge of a church at Tamworth. as well as at Moseley, taking services in alternate weeks at each. She was the second woman to be ordained in England, the first being the Rev Gertrude von Petzold. who. before the war, was also a Unitarian minister in Birmingham. Mrs Charles Reid and Mrs H. A. Knight gave a fa-rewell party yesterday in honour of Lady Boys, who is going to England. Amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight, Mrs Charles Reid. Sir Francis and Lady Bovs. Mr Brian Bovs, Mrs Bernard Wood, Mrs Cyril AVa-rd. Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs Alister Doans. Mrs George Aitken, Mrs Deans. Mrs Wilding, Mr> Frank Wilding, Mr and Mrs AL H. Godby, Mr and Mrs W. O. Campbell. Mrs Andrew Anderson, Mrs H. D. A inland. Mrs Eric Harper. Airs T. Cowlishaw. and Miss Barbara Oowlishaw, Miss Harley, Miss Rita. Cracroft WilThc Beckenham Nursing Division ami sub-district staff met on JAiesdav evening at a social gathering in honour of Mrs L. Jones, retiring lady superintendent of the Beckenham Nursing Division. Major W. AY. M‘ Kinney. Assistant Commissioner, presented Mrs Jones with a gold wristlet watch as u token of esteem from the mpmbprs of the division and staff for whom she had. done so much and with whom she had worked so well during lier long tears of service in the Brigade. Mrs Jones also received a five years’ service j certificate. Airs Al. Cory and Major A. L. Gray expressed regret at the lo.= or Mrs .Tones from the brigade and hoped in the near future to welcome her back. Major AT Kinney also presented ATrs Af. Whittaker with a vellum vote of thanks from St John’s Gate, London. The evening was pleasantlc spent in dancing and games. Iterne. were given by Airs Laver and AT is Hunter. Musical Three and Afr E. Gray _nnd a. dialogue entitled “ The New AA T aiter ” by the members of the Beckenham Nursing. Division caused much amusement. Apologies were received from Lieut.-Colonel Barclay Deputy , Commissioner, and Corps Superintendent J. Becconsall for their unavo’ l able absence. Dixieland was the scene of a very pleasant function on Tuesday evening when a band of musicians and friends gathered to farewell Aliss Mabel Dyer, who is leaving for America next week. The lounge and ballroom and supper room had been artistically decorated in shades of mauve by Mrs Dickson After a programme of vocal and inst.rui mental music Air J. f . Holmes. in whose concert parties Aliss Dyer has so : often sung, asked Madame Gower : Burns to present Aliss Dyer with a : leather suit case as a token of their j friendship and esteem. Madame Gower | Burns wished Aliss Dyer success in her ; career and hoped that she would re- ! turn to Christchurch ranking amongst j the finest singers New Zealand had ever produced. Miss Lucy Cowan briefly responded on behalf of Aliss Dyer. Sister Dale, of the Coronation Hospital, read a letter from Air Dobbs, secretary of the sanatoria ms entertainment committee, in which all thj patients expressed their appreciation °f the pleasure Miss Dyer bad given them on many occasions. On behalf of those present. Air l\ S. Nicholls wished Mrs H. T. J. Thacker a pleasant voyage and speedy return. Among those present were: Aliss Mabel r>ver. Mrs J. C. Holmes, Air and Mrs J. ! Mason, Air and Airs Frye, Misses Billj cliffo (2), Air and Mis' Chambers, Mr j Williams. Dr Roberts, Mr and Mrs j AA allace. Mr and Airs AULaren, Aliss : Aileen, Mr and Airs Al'Laren. Miss i man. Aliss Pinsford. Madame Gower Burns. Airs 11. J*. J Thacker, Sister Dale. Miss Gre.ig. Mr and Mrs Dyer, Mr Bernard Ronneil. Mi* F. Cooke. Air Berryman. Mr and Airs P. S. ■ Nicholls. Aliss Lucy Cowan. Miss j Bridgeman, Colonel Al’Clymont.