WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15989, 25 August 1917, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Matter for insertion in this column should be addressed to the Lady Editor and should bo fully authenticated. On Tuesday next the Fendalton Red Cross branch will give an afternoon in St. Barnabas schoolroom. There will be an interesting exhibition of hs work, and Miss Freeman will give ;.n address. Afternoon tea and a musical programme will also be provided. Mr and Mrs A. Toogood (Wellington) arrived by yesterday steamer, and are staying at- the United Service. ■\lj-5 w. F. Hamilton, of Ashwick station, Fairlie, who has been ; u Christchurch for a few days, left for Akarca ; jsterday. Mrs M. Mill arrived i n Christchurch from Wellington yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lee Smith have :e----turned to Dunedin. Major and Mrs Sleeman arrived from Wellington by yesterday's boat. Dr. and Mrs Hastings Young (Kaikoura) arc visiting Christchurch. . Mrs Falconer (Sydney) is staying at the Clarendon. Miss Rita Hannan. of Greymouth, is on a visit to this city. Mrs and Miss Municent ' Hanmer expect to leavo Now Zealand shortly, cn rout© to India, where Miss Hanmer is to be married to Mr V. L. I>ean, or Lahore. They will travel via Thursday Island and Singapore. Miss Muriel Little -will be the vocalist at the Orchestral Society's second concert of tho season, which takes place on Wednesday next at the Choral Hall.

j , There are now about a hundred and sixty wires and mothers of soldiers on tho list of tho Visiting Committee of tho Christchurch "Wornon's National Reserve. Jlrs Jamieson (Timaru) is the guest of her mother, Mrs Elworthy, ot Papanui road. Mr and Mrs and Miss Straclian, cf Napier, are staying at "Warner's. Mrs J. W. Lill, of Tai Tapu, is at present visiting friends in Sumner. very successful- dancc was held at Sumner last night, the proceeds being in aid of the Lady Liverpool I'uud. Ihe function was arranged by the members of the Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade. The hall was tastefully decorated with flowers and. evergreens, and dancing was kept up until a late hour. Mr C. wells supplied the music, and Mr W. Carter acted as M.C. Tho supper was provided by the residents of the borough. Mrs Margaret Lowe, one of the pioneers who came to Auckland with the Duchess of Argylo and Jane Gifford settlers, died recently at Mt. Albert, Auckland. Deceased was born. in IS3S at Paisley, Scotland, being a daughter of the late Mr Joseph Craig, who _ founded J. J. Craig, Ltd. She arrived in Auckland in the Jane Gifford in 1842, ana married Mr J. H. A. Lowe, of tho staff of tho "Daily Southern Cross." lier husband died in 1873. "With the exception of two brief visits to Australia, Mrs Lowo resided in Auckland, for *75 yearb, being a child four years of age when she landed there.

WIVES AND MOTHERS OF SOLDIERS. A pleasant little function took place at the Women's National Reserve rooms, in Manchester street, yesterday afternoon, when members of the City Visiting Committee entertained a number of soldiers' wives and mothers. The guests were welcomed at the door by members of tho committee, headed by the chairwoman, Mrs Danvers Hamber. Mrs William "Wood, president oi the Women's National Reserve, gave an interesting little address on the subject of the work of the committee, explaining that the prcs,ent gatheung was one of a sories which it was proposed to hold monthly, with the object of bringing members of the committee and the soldiers' wives and mothers more closely in touch with each other. A musical programme was submitted, ncarlv all the performers being members "of the Reserve. Mrs Steeds and Miss Collins played, Mrs Bart-rum, Miss Fairhuret. and Miss Leila Healey sang while Mis : s W. Reid gave a monologue and an amusing recitation in Cockney dialect. The room was gay with spring flowers. The Mayor, Mr H. Holland, sent an apology for absence. OPERATIC RECITAL. A delightful afternoon was given yesterday at the residence of Mrs Elworthy, in Papanui road, the occasion being an operatic recital, one of a number which are being given in Chris ichurch bv iviadame Gower-Burns n-nii Mr Sydney Hoben. The programme was given in Mrs Elworthy's big drawing-rooms, wnich, with their beautiful and artistic furnishings, made a splendid setting, Masses of Japanese pium and other flowering shrubs were used as decorations, and a big log rive added to the cheery effect. Mrs Elworthy received the guests, being assisted by her daughters, Mrs Jamieson (Timaru) and Miss Elworthy. Ihe recital was opened by Madame GowerBurns, who sang feelingly a beautiful composition of Mr Hoben's, '"Ave Maria," with Latin words. Mr Hoben then played Saint-Sacn's "Romance." a delightful piece written on an old Italian air, and Lizst's arrangement oi •'Hark, Hark, tho Lark!" The striking "Aria" from Cliarpentier's "Louise" was Madame Gower-Burns s ether item-, and she sang it brilliantly. The story of the opera "Thais" (Massenet) was then expounded by Mr Hoben, who illustrated the various themes on the piano and also played many of the principal airs and solos, notably the "Meditation," which is played by many violinists. Afternoon tea was subsequently served in two rooms, tho decorations in one being of daffodils and in the other of Japanese j plum-blossom. Among those present were: Mrs Boyle, Lady Clifford, Mrs Henry Cotterill, Miss Cotterill, Mrs Orooke, Lady Denniston, Mrs C. Dalgetv, Mrs John Deans, Mrs Bruges, Mr Bowron, Mrs A. K. Firth, Sirs Fox, Mrs Beaueharcp Lane, Mrs George Gould, Mrs Holland, Mrs Geo. HarpeV, Mrs Eric Harper, Misses Humphreys, Mrs Hut-ton, Mr and Mrs Home, Mrs Harry Knight. Mrs Courtney Nedwill, Miss Janet- Ogle, Mrs .J. Palmer. Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Mrs C. Reid. Mrs Arthur Reeves, Mrs G. U. Stead, Mrs Teschemaker, Mrs Wells. Mrs Gen. Murray-Aynslev. Mrs 13 11. V»ood. Mrs Wilding, Mrs Henry Wood, Mrs Blanch, Mrs W. Wilson, Nixon, Mrs Empson, Mrs Richard Allen, Mrs A. W. Andrew, Miss Duffy, Mrs Stevenson, Mrs Hallenstem. Mrs C. W. Hervev, Mrs H Cross. Mrs W. H. Clarke,*Dr. and Mrs Guthrie, Mrs Molineaux. Mrs Dampier Crossley, Miss Campbell. Mrs Neave Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs Rarhael*. \fr-j Strachey. Mrs Sandston, Mrs Lucas and others. '

DAFFODIL DAY. KIXDKRGABTETT"ASSOCIATION'S EFFORT. A meeting of the Creche and Kindergarten, Association -was held in the Y.M.C.A. Yesterday afternoon, to make arrangements for Daffodil Day, -which, it is proposed to hold on September 14th, in aid of the Association's funds. Mrs T. E. Taylor presided over a good attendance. The chairwoman stated that permission had been given by the -May or (Mr H. Holland) for a collection to be made in the city, and Mr G. L. Donaldson had offered to organise the sale of flowers. Mr Donaldson suggested that some other attraction than the mere sale of flowers should be arranged. He advised an exhibition of kindergarten work, and suggested that the display mighib be made on the grass opposite the City Council Chambers, and in a marquee in Cathedral square. The sale of flowers could be carried out in the ordinary way, and if possible several stalls might be erected for the sale of various articles. After some discussion it was decided to writo to the headmasters of the schools seeking their support in enlisting the help of the school children in the matter "of supplying flowers. All the ladies present promised to canvass for gifts of flowers, and .to help in other directions. It was decided that each member should try to obtain ten girls as sellers. RANGIORA SURPRISE PACKET DAY. An enjoyable afternoon was given by the Mayoress of Rangiora (Mrs C. 1. Jennings) on Thursday, cach guest bringing a gift for the Red Cross Surprise Packet Day. Timo was pleasantly spent with musical items, a competition won by Miss B. Boyd, and a dainty afternoon tea. _ Over 40 very useful gifts were received. Those present included:—Mesdamcs TV. E. Barton, T. A. Will, H. Jones, G. Gibbs Jordan, F. B, Lane, J. Thompson, J. O. Josling, T. Sliankland, W. McKenaie, A. ' Pcarcc, J. Angus, W. H. Howes, W. i Darling, H. Chappell, R. Foubister, W. Efford, Misses Fuller, Barr, Iveir (2), Glasgow, Cameron, Wilson, Horrell, Ambrose, Boyd, Scott, Hannan, Cunningham, Hammond, _ Josling, and Mehrtens. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Rico Fricassee.—Boil 1 breakfastcupful of rice, and drain it as dry as possible. Mix with it 1 minced hard boiled egg, 1 breakfastcupful of minced ham or bacon, and add a little pepper and lemon juice. Stir in 1 cupful of weak stock, and steam in a buttered mould for half an hour. LONDON PERSONALS. (from oun OWN COUP.ESrONDEKT.) LONDON, June 29. On Juno 12th, the marriage took place at Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, of Hubert Lionel Low is (Wellington), youngest son of Mr and_ Mrs Anthony Lewis, of Wellington, New Zealand, formerly of Cocum, Barton Stacey, Hampshire, and Winifred Rose, younger daughter of tho la to Mr and Mrs William Van Praagh, of London. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Prebendary A. W. Gough.

By special licence, tho wedding took place on June 21st, at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane street, of Captain John Arthur Gerald de Courcey, R.F.C., M.C., Croix do Guerre, only son of tho Hon. R. C. S. and Mrs do Courcey, of Waipukurau, New Zealand, and Exeter, to Anna Felicia, ynungest daughter, of the late Mr Justice Wright and Mrs Wright, of Rycroft, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Miss Annie C. Anderson (Dunedin) has been on a lecture campaign at different hospitals in Chatham, Sheerness, Folkestone, ' Eastbourne, Harefield Park, King George's, etc. In this way she comes closely into touch with the men, and she is much impressed by the occupations of many of the patients, particularly with tho needlework which is done by men, who before the war did not know how to use a needle. Ramsgate, Brighton, and Sittiiigbourne aro centres on Miss Anderson's list for early visits. Mrs G. Cutts ("Wellington) and her three children aro living at Tunbridge Wells. Her husband has joined tho Red Cross, as an ambulance driver, and expects to leave shortly for France. The New Zealand stall at the Albert Hall Bazaar, in aid of St. Dunstan's, of which Lady Hardwicko was president and Mrs E. Riddiford hon. treasurer, netted £1600, thus doing better than any other stall at the bazaar. Of the total, £1279 represents donations chiefly from New Zealandors, and £318 sales at the stall. Among recent callers at the High Commissioner's office have been Miss P. Hodgson (Wellington), Rev. T. Walter and Mrs Walter (Hamilton), 2nd Lieutenant R. H. Livingstone, 4th S. Staffs. Regt. (Christchurch), Lieutenant S. G. Holland, N.Z.F.A. (Christchurch), Major W. C. Finnes, N.Z.S.C. (Christchurch), Miss Dora Harman (Christchurch), Lieutenant .H. P. Solomon, R.F.C. (Christchurch), and Mr G. Fulford (Papanui).