WOMENFOLK

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17881, 24 June 1926, Page 12

WOMENFOLK

A CHRONICLE OF SOCIAL EVENTS

BY

"STELLA"

Mrs S. C. Thompson, New Brighton, is visiting Wellington. Mrs Hazel is the guest of Mrs S. Ilickmott, Stunner. Mrs W. J. Cunningham, Kelburn, Wellington, is visiting Christchurch. Mrs Arthur Grigg, Longbeach, is spending a few days in Christchurch. Mrs W. Whyte, who has been spending some months at Sumner has gone to reside at Avonside, Christchurch. Misses Bathgate and M'Lean, Waiau, arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mrs Leonard, Conway Street, Spreydon, has returned home from a holiday spent with friends at Ellesmere. Miss E. C. Ellis has been appointed to the position of charge sister at the Upper Sanatorium, Cashmere. Mrs Donald Dobson has returned to Christchurch from a visit in the North Island. Miss Olive Thomas, who has been spending a few weeks at Halkett, lias returned to her home at Poranui. Miss Roma Monck-Robinson left last evening for Auckland, where she will spend a few months with her father at “Motatapu.” Mrs R. Browning (Cashmere Hills) and her sister, Miss M. Clarke, returned to Christchurch yesterday after a holiday in Tasmania and Australia. Mrs W. Lochhead, of “Altonbrook,” Southbridge. is the guest of Mr and Mrs A. K. Anderson, St Andrew’s College, Christchurch. Mr E. Bohan, of the Bank of Australia, Christchurch, and Mrs Bohan, are at present the guests of Mr and Mrs Ned Bohan, of Woodville Street, Leeston. Miss M’Connetl, Christchurch, who was with Mrs Blyth, “Mount Donald.” Waipara, has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Hunter-Weston, Timaru, Mrs R. Brodie. Rangitata; Mrs J. Forrester and Mr and Mrs G. N. M’Guckin, Akaroa., are amongst the guests at the United Service Hotel. Sister Gibbon, who has held the position of Sister in Charge at the Coronation Hospital for some time, has resigned. The vacancy has been filled by the appointment of Sister C. M. Morris. Guests at the Hotel Federal include:— Mr W. F. Evans, Gisborne; Mr S. Lawn, Dunedin; Mrs M. Wootton, Sydney; Mrs S. G. Trail, Little River; Mrs H. D. Davenport, Coalgate: Mrs IT. G. Angus, North Island; Mr G. R. Harris, Timaru; Mr and Mrs Green, Mr R. J- Runciman, Dunedin. 1?AL» LEGS FOR YEARS. STORY OF REMARKABLE CURE. Agonising: ulcer for several years. Operated on several times without success. Six applications of Varex Treatment cured leg completely. Mr Cameron's experience. Write to Varex Limited, 0.P.0. Box 1558, Wellington. Local treatment room: M. Vane Wallace, Rooms 8 and 0, Arcade, Cashel Street, near Tattersall’s. 3

Mrs Guy Fulton, Amberlcy, who has been a few days in Christchurch, returned to her home to-day. Mr and Mrs Campbell Hay have returned to Pigeon Bay from Christchurch. ilr and Mrs Leslie Jamieson returned to their home in Rotherham, after a brief stay in Christchurch. Mrs T. Masefield, of Akaroa, arrived in Christchurch this morning, and is staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs Thomas, who has been staying with Mrs Harold Barker (Fendalton) has returned to Auckland. Mrs C. E. Thomas, Le Cren's Terrace, Timaru, has returned to the south from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Fred Walker are spending a fortnight in Palmerston North prior to sailing for Sydney by the Uiimaxoa. Mrs Edgar Reay, Durham, who is visiting her mother, Mrs W. Burt, Dunedin, will return to Christchurch on Monday. Mr and Mrs George Macdonald (North Canterbury) are staying with Lady Clifford at Avonholme (Fendalton). Mr and Mrs J. F. Studholme, who have been for a trip to the South Sea Islands, returned to New Zealand in the Niagara, and are expected to arrive in Christchurch on Saturday. A euchre and dance was given in the North Lin wood schoolroom last Saturday evening in aid of the North Linwood Burgesses’ Association. The music for the dancing was supplied by Mr S. Whitworth’s orchestra. Mr ADeihl was M.C. Extras were plaj’ed byMrs F. Booth. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr O’Connor and Miss D. Stewart. The euchre prizes were won as follows:—Ladies. Mrs Martin 1, Mrs Burson 2, Miss G. Retallick 3; men, Mr C. Brown 1, Mr G. Hoare 2, Mr j. Hood 3. The Masonic. Hall, Canterbury Street, Lyttelton, was a scene of gaiety on Saturday* evening, when Evelyn, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Porteous. celebrated her coming of age. The hall was tastefully decorated with pink and green streamers and foliage. A lucky spot dance was won by Miss G- Schimanski and Mr D. Price, and an ! orange dance by Miss N. Gray and Mr W. Morton. Musical items were given by Misses Schimanski and E. Muxlow. A competition was won by Miss E. Porteous and Mr T. Lowe. A dainty supper was served- The usual toasts were honoured and the guest of the evening was presented with a gold key. The music was supplied by Mr S. Lambert, extras being played by Misses S. Angus, E. Muxlow and Mr D. Price- Mr D. Loader was M.C. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs Porteous, Mr and Mrs Torrence, Mr and Mrs Bennett. Mr and Mrs Muxlow, Mr and Mrs Hempstalk, Mr and Mrs Wales, Mr and Mrs Whittington (Heatbcote), Mesdames Roder, Beaumont, Hardy, Dale and Day, Misses E. Porteous, A. Cone (Christchurch), L. Loader, E. Forward (Christchurch), M. Watson, M- Woodham (Christchurch), E. Porteous, S. Angus (Christchurch), G. Schimanski (Christchurch), N- Gray* (Heathcote), S. Stevens, G. Grenfell (Christchurch), M. Porteous, E. Robinson (Christchurfch)* D. and A. Beaumont, M. Grenell (Port Levy), F. Tau (Port Levy), R. Bennett, I- Morton, I. Hempstalk and C. Partington, Messrs D. and J. Loader, L- Field (Port Levy), P. Dale, R. Davis, A. Short (Christchurch), M. Grenell (Port Levy), A. Manning (Port Levy), R. Gracie, D. and E. Price (Kaiapoi), F. Robinson (Christchurch). F- Schimanski (Christchurch), R. and N. Day. W. Morton. T. Lowe (Heathcote), A- Itlingsworth, J. Huston, R. Mill (Christchurch), J. Hempstalk, P. Robinson (Christchurch),.. R. Bloxam, O. Murray (Christchurch). A. Wright, F. Roder and G. and K. Beaumont.

On Tuesday night the Timaru Travellers held their annual dance in vi e Bay Hall, which was brilliantly Lit and decorated with multi-coloured streamers, tree ferns and suspended balloons and lanterns. The supper room looked charming with tree ferns and foliage, and the tables were arranged with pink and white roses and chrysanthemums. Campbell's Band supplied music. Some beautiful dresses were worn, and all the dancers wore gay-coloured paper caps. Mrs Purdon was in flame panne velvet and cream lace; Mrs George Andrews, saxe georgette; Mrs. M. S. Henderson, al-mond-green souple satin; Mrs Green, floral crepe de chine; Mrs Williamson, fuchsia-coloured embossed georgette and gold; Mrs Gordon Wood, black georgette, beaded in silver; Mrs Pike, green satin: Mrs H. AUchurch, | midnight-blue marocain: Mrs F. A. Raymond, floral marocain; Mrs W. D. RevelL gold embossed georgette; Mrs G. E. Ussher, flame crepe de chine and autumn tints; Mrs Fea, pale pink, beaded in white; Mrs Cecil Waxl, salmon-pink brocade, embroidered in pearls and silver beads. pink brocaded silk coat; Mrs Mansell, coralpink and silver, pink fringed shawl; Mrs W. H. Walton, black embroidered in silver; Mrs R. Bowie, black and silver frock; Mrs P. O’Leary, black marocain. embossed in scarlet roses; Mrs Knott, old-gold lace over satin; Mrs English, black marocain, with gold traceries; Mrs Lee, black ninon, with gold sequinned overdress; Mrs T. B. James, blue taffetas frock; Mrs Guy Smythe, shaded pink ninon; Miss I). " Isaac, pale pink georgette, beaded in silver; Miss O'Meeghan, beaded flame frock; Miss W. Bowie, mauve georgette and gold lace; Miss M’Keown, pale pink and lace.