WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16145, 25 February 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

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The engagement is announced of Miss Julian Musgrave, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. E. Musgrave, of Mount Pleasant, to Sir Edward AViNiams, son of Mr A. C. Williams, Charlecombe, St. Andrew's, South Canterbury. ' Miss Doris Herman, whose home is now in Auckland, is on a visit to Christchurch. On Saturday she gave a luncheon party at AVarner's, at which the guests were a number of her girl friends in this city. Mr and Mrs It. Harper (Wellington) are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. H. Ensor (Rydal Downs) were in town for the Motor Carnival.

Mr and Mis W. H. Price (Timaru are staying at the Clarendon.

Mrs AV. H, Collins (Ashburton) and her daughters are in Christchurch on their return from a motor trip in the North.

On the occasion of the approaching marriage of Sister Winifred Hardy (eldest daughter of the Hon. C. A. C. Hardy, M.L.C.) to Mr D. Jack, 8.A., about 30 guests, to celebrate the event, were entertained last week by Mr 3 Logic, assisted by Mrs i<\ Knights, at "Rockwood," Lytteltoa. The weather being favourable, croquet was indulged in, and afternoon tea served on the lawn. A number of i useful kitchen requisites were icceived, and Sister Hardv was the recipient of the good wislies of all present.

A soldier who returned from Gallipoli in 1916 with the Joss of sight cf both eyes was ruarried soot after, and the residents of one of the outlying suburba built a cottage for him and Lis wife (says the Sydney "Sun"). There was a debt remaining for material, and to meet this au advance from tho Government Savings Bank was arranged. The difficulty of earning sufficient, in addition to the pension, to provide for the upkeep of the home and to make repayments to rcduce the advance appealed to the sympathies of some young lady clerks in .one of the life assurance offices. They therefore decided to contribute monthly to a fund. Up to the present £27 has been handed over to the wife without] any conditions, and has brought some comfort to tho plucky couple and pleasure to the givers. Tho weekly meeting of tli.o Avonside Nursing Division was iield on Thursday evening, when there were 34 members present. Mrs' Rhodes, lady superintendent, was in charge. Mrs Wnittaker gave a demonstration of washing a helpless patient in lied, and described tho best means of caring for the hair, teeth, etc., of the patient. Mrs Whittaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks at tho conclusion cf the evening, ' | ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with MRS ROLLESTON, ■ Hair Physician, Specialist in Electrolysis and Face Treatments, Qualified London, Paris, and America. "A.B."—As your skin is very sensitive I cannot urg<> you too strongly to be careful that the soap you use is pure and nori-irri-tant. "English Court" Complexion Soap is the best for delicate skins, and without doubt -very soothing, being puro and unadulterated. Price, le 6d tablet. Box of 3, 4s 6d, .postage 4d. "Enterprise,"—Yes. I occasionally take pupils ! by special arrangement t-o be trained privately in any particular branch of this profession, or in all- branches if required, and give them every assistance iu establishing a business. A personal interview ■wouldbe more satisfactory, either in Wellington or Chrietchurch. I spend three days of every v.'c-ek in each town. I i

Letters, with addresses enclosed promptly replied to by -post. MRS ROJjLESTON, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square. 6

GARDEN PARTY AT ELMWOOD

Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and the Countess of Liverpool entertained a number of Christchurch citizens at a garden party on Saturday afternoon. The weather was ideal for ,an out-of-door function, and tlie guests spent a thoroughly enjoyable time wandering about the picturesque lawns of Elniwood, or admiring the old shrubberies, the chicf glory of which is the tall cypress hedge* that flanks tlie tennis lawns. Their Excellencies leceived beneath some shady trees near the courts, where a tennis tournament had been in progress from an early hour. Afternoon, tea was served m-

doors, the arrangements being practically the same as on the occasion cf the previous garden party given a fortnight ago by their Excellencies.