WOMEN'S CORNED.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16144, 23 February 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNED.

Matter for publication in this column should be addressed to the Ijady Editor, and should he fully authenticated. Mrs and Miss Murray (Wharanui) aro staying at the Clarendon. j Miss Hay (Dunodin) has gone to Hanmcr after a few days in Christ-, ch'-irch. Mr and Mrs A. McNeil and Miss McNeil, of Melbourne, are visiting C'hristchurch. Mrs and Miss Millar (Auckland) are staying at AVarner's, on their return from a visit to the Cold Lakes. The engagement is announced of Miss Iluby Wiathall, New Brighton, to Mr Robert Ray, of Clyde, Otago. Mr Ray left New Zealand '.vith the 6th Reinforcements, and lias recently been invalided home to New Zealand. ' At the Young TTomen's Christian Association, •'Latimer square, on Monday evening, Mr R. Nairn, of the Addington Nursery, gave an interesting botanical talk, on "Leaves, tlicii Formation and Peculiarities." Miss Mary A. Gcddcs, National Y.W.C.A. secretary for the girls' department throughout .Australasia, arrives in Christcliurch next \voek 3 and \vill#speak in tho interests of young girls, at the local association, Latimer square, during her stay. Mrs Sim has returned from a visit to Dunodin. Mrs J. Burrows, of Harewood road, and her sister, Mrs H. H. Harrington, of Linwood, motored yesterday to Akaroa, where they will stay lur a fortnigut's holiday. Tho resignation of Miss Orr, matron of the Auckland Hospital, iias been acceptcd b v the Hospital and Chantable Aid board. Miss Orr has held the position for five years. In formally accepting the resignation, members of tne board spoke in terms of high, praise of Miss Orr's work. Iho motion embodied that Miss Robin, the assistant-matron, be appointed to the position temporarily, Mrs lluth Webb, 28 Cheviot street, Spreydon, whoso husband, l'rivato L. 11. B. Webb, died of wounds in franco last Juno, has received from his mates of No. 3 N.Z. lield Ambulance a handsome gold and enamol brooch, as an expression of tho high esteem in which lie was hold by them. Dr. and Mrs Temple, Mr and Mrs W. H. Clark, Mr and Mrs Robert Malcolm, and Miss Malcolm, havo returned from their trip to Mount Cook. Herr von Kuhlmann (German Foreign Minister) ■will,'at an early date, marry Mario Anne, only daughter of tho late Herr« von Friedlander Fuld (known as Germany's "coal king"), and tho divorced "wife of the Hon. John Freeman-Mitford (son of Lord . Rodesdalc), to whom she was married shortly before the outbreak of war. The roturned soldier inmates of the Chalmers Ward at the Hospital had a very pleasant outing on Thursday afternoon, when Mrs Lavie and Mrs Samuel entertained them at Sumner, Four private cars, which tverc lent for tho afternoon, went our crowded. Tea was served on a wide verandah, facing the esplanade. Amongst others present -were Mrs Garbett, Mrs Cargill, Major Dobson, D.5.0., and Mr Edward Denham. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs Eolleston. Hair Physician, Specialist in Electrolysis and Face Treatments. Qualified London, Paris, and America. "E.M."—Your scalp is evidently in a very serious condition, and, if at all possible, I would advise you to visit a hair specialist and have some treatment. If you are unable to, I can post preparation with instructions, but massage is very essential, otherwise you run the great risk of. losing what little hair you have left. Cost of preparation 16s 6d, postage Is. ."ji.B.Hc."— Dandruff is curable, though liable to relapse. Quite commonly the condition will return whenever tho health becomes dfeteriorated. Virginian Scalp Pomade for Dandruff is the beet preparation known for removing it and increasing the growth of hairit is applied on the night previous to washing tho hair. Price 3s 6d and tfl Gd, postage 4d extra. All correspondence, with aadressee encioaed replied to by letter. MRS ROLLESTON, Dominion Building, Cathedral equarc. G WEDDING. FITZGIBBON—COSTELLO. A quiet wedaing was celebrated at the Cnurch of the Reparation, Lincoln, recently, when Miss Margaret lmilua Cos telle, second daughter of Mr anil Airs Costello, Lincoln, was married to Mr Leonard Fitzgibbon, "Castle Hill," North Loburn. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty dreis or ivory crepe de chine, artistically relieved by true _ lovers knots of pearls. The veil, which was hand-embroidered, was surmounted by a mob cap, encircled by a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was of -vvhlto -flowers and maidenhair fern, a note of colour being struck by three pink roses. The bridesmaid. Miss Jennie Costello, wore a frock of pale blue crepe do chine, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pale pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Mr Joseph Fitzgibbon, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Tho church was decorated by friends of tho bride, and Mrs J. Henley played tho "Wedding March" as the happy couple left the church. The Rev. Father Leen officiated, assisted by the Rev. Father O'Boyle. After the ceremony the guests "were entertained at the residence of the bride's parents. Mr and Mrs Fitzgibbon left by motor for Akaroa, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride's travelling costume was of dark wine-coloured French cloth, with a black plush hat. CHRISTCHURCH LADLES' GUILD. The annual meeting of the Christchurch Ladies' Guild of the Seamen's Institute, was held last night, Mrs Blunt presiding over a large attendance, among whom were the Mayoress (Mrs Holland), Lady Denniston (Cashmere), and Mesdames Smithson and Marriner (Sumner). The annual report showed a very successful year's work to have been accomplished, in spite of the lack of evening trains, which naturally militated against the activities of tho Guild. Mention was made of the sale of work in 31 r R. S. Webb's garden, in April, and of the September appeal for Christmas comforts for men of the Royal Navy serving in tho Persian Gulf, both of which had been successful. The usual donations for the Christmas tea at the Institute had come in freely, as had responses to Mr Booth's appeal to the Gudd for providing book cabinets on merchant ships. The various activities of the past year were referred to, and, in conclusion, an appeal was made to members to volunteer for hospital visiting, an important part of the work. The membership of the Guild was set at 56, 4 members having resigned during the year, and three having been elected. Mrs Blunt, who moved the adoption of the report, made a little speech, dealing with the aims and objects of the ' Guild. Mr Booth and Mr Fred Anderson also made 6hort speeches. The following committee was elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs Blunt; vice-presidents, Mesdames Holland and Carey; secretary, Miss Dawe; treasurer. Mrs C. J. Treleaven; committee, Mesdames Bakewell, Carev, Lnglandj Fountain, Ellis, and H. D.

Buchanan, Misses FTyor, Macbeth, and Dcarsley> with power to add. A hearty vote of thanks was carried to "Miss Daw© for; her services as hou. secretary. After the business of tho meeting had concluded, tho committee entertained the members to supper, and subsequently a number of musical items were jjiven, those contributing beim; Miss Thompson, Mrs Guthrie, and Mrs Russell .