WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16256, 5 July 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor witt.ha pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social orpeisonal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondonco is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs V. P. Baldwin (Wcl 'nyton) is visiting Christchurch. Miss Read (Timaru) has returned home after a visit to Christchurch. 'Mr and Mrs T. W. Lewis, Park terrace, Christchurch, are staying at the Grand Hotel, Dunedin. A ladies' flag match was played at Shirley yesterday, members of the club taking advantage of the fine day to play for Mrs Hewlett's prize. Tho winner was Miss Cicely Pratt. Mr and Mrs V. Taylor (Dunedin), who have been in Christchurch for several days, left for the North last night. For over three years Mrs Frank Messenger (New Plymouth) lias been making leather hand and knitting bags, and devoting all tho profits to war work. She has just completed a tally of 2000, a record worth having. The engagement is announced of Miss Doris Rapley third daughter of Mr and Mrs T. W. Rapley, Ellico street, Wellington, to Mr Frederick Middlecott Davies, only son of the Rev. F. C. Davies, vicar of Reigatc, Surrey, England. A "hard-np" social and dancc took place at tho Technical College last night, in aid of the College Old Boys' Parcels Fund. The affair was very successful, there being about 200 people present. The prize for tho most original "hard-up" costume was won by Miss Irene Thompson, who was attired as a newspaper byy. Mrs David Dewar, who died last week at Gore at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Harland, was a pioneer of note, having arrived in Otago in April 1848, with one of tho "two first tho Philip Laing, her age at that time being four years, says tho "Ensign." Her maiden name was Jane Marshall, and her parents were among the emigrants from Paisley, Scotland, who settled at Dunedin at the locality long known as "Little Paisley," but afterwards the sito of the old Southern Cemetery. Deceased was married at Halfway Bush by Rov. Dr. Burns, and thereafter settled on a farm in tho Tokomairiro Plain, subsequently removing to Milton. Mr and Mrs Dewar were among tho first settlors in tho Catlins Forest, going there under Macandrew's original homestead scheme.

For all treatments o{ the Hair and Complexion, MRS KOLLESTON is recommended. H«v experianoo i£ based on a sound medioal training in diseases of tho Scalp, and hery methods of treatment are similar to those uted in London, Paris, and U.S.A., where she Qualified. Correspondence answered in j this column every Saturday, on all matters pertaining to the Toilet. 1

WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE. Tho monthly mooting of the Women's National ivo*soi'vc was nold at iHaiichester street. Mrs Wowl piesmeu over a large attendance. • Mrs Toinlmsun reported that the 'afternoon" •teast at A-iio Soldiers' Club hfeve boen greatty'.appreciated and. on several occasions over one iiuiidred men had been served. Mrs Lane said Miss Uerard, of JFendalton, would give tea at the Soldiers' Club on one day ineach week. , , ■ It was decidod to hold the quarterly social meeting of soldiers' wives, mothers, and dependants early in August at the Art Gallery, the_ date to be arranged at the next meeting. Mrs Wood said she had received a report from the manager of the 'KaiapoiWoollen Mills, that the workers sent by tho Women's National Reserve wero proving themselves highly satisfactory. Another b&nd of workers "would shortly proceed' to the works. Tho work w&s very congenial to those members &1ready engaged, - Mrs "Wood reported that at tho l&si} meeting of the Executive Committee it Vas decided to set up a sewing circle for those members who could not take situations out of tho town. Many wcro good needlewomen and the circle would prove a boon to many who were otherwise engaged and could not undertake much home sowing. All profits made would go directly to the workers. Mrs Wood added that other schemes wero in hand for the help of soldiers' wives and their dependants. ... ~ Correspondence was received from Mr Charles Clark with a donation of £o from an American citizen, the money to go to the soldier's dependant in most need. A vote of thanks was accorded the generous donor. • Mrs Lavie suggested that the Women's National Reserve should obtain two invalid chairs for the nse of _ helpless soldiers, who might wish to be taken about, the chairs to be specially suitable for thoso suffering from spmal trouble. After a short discussion it was decided to make enquiries for such chairs. It was quite possible that people having no further use for these chairs might give or sell them to tho Women's National Reserve for the use of such cases. Mrs Lavie asked that letters ol thanks be sent to the matron and sisters of the Christchurch Hospital, thanking them for. their kindness and help given to her and others of the Women's National Reserve when visiting the soldiers or their relatives when in hospital. •

Is it necessary to import PUR COATS ? It may not bo generally known that JUNE and JULY Black Rabbitekins mako anything equal to tie imported article. W. A COL WILL, FURKII-R, 205 HIGH STREET, is prepared to Tan and Dress Skins and make Coats to m&aenro at ft lower price than you can pcßsibly import them. COL WILL is the largest manulacoirer of FURS in NEW ZEALAND. 2061 IRIS CLUB DANCE. Tho second of the Iris Club's dances took place last night in the Caledonian Hall, there being a big attendance of young people. As on the occasion of "this club's previous dance, the organising committee comprised Misses Lilian Greene. W. Withell, and V. Graham, Messrs Erasmuson, D. AlpGallan. and B. Robbins, who saw to it that all present spent a thoroughly cnjovable evening. The hall looked bright and attractive with its decorations of flags, bunting, and palms, the electric lights being adorned with soft pink streamers. Supper was servetl at small tables which were -decorated with white chrysanthemums and narcissi. Wells's* Band supplied the music. The chaperons were Mrs Withell and Mrs Greene. Among those dancing were: Misses Withell, M. Hunt, R. Withell, N. Henderson, B. Sprost-en. E. Sanson, M. Dyer. I. Robinson, V. Smith, Marsack, V. Summers, I. Gaynor. Waddell, and Messrs W. Erasmuson, D. Cox, A. Harris. V. Clark, T. C. Withell, C. Craze, Moeller, R. E. Boag, A. Anderson, and many others. SWIMMING CLUB SOCIAL. The Christcliurch Ladies' Amateur i Swimming Club held a very successful

social and dance in the Orange Hall last night, a large number of people being present. - Occasion was also taken to present the prizes won by members anring the past year. The championship cop was won by Miss Dorothy Brandon, Miss Mabel Billsnn securing the life-saving cup. Other prizes were won by the following: Miss liona Wilson (Ist long plunge, Ist object divins, Ist average competition): Miss B. Lloyd (Ist diving. 2nd sealed handicap, and 2nd 66 2-3 rd backstroke) : Miss D. Brandon (Ist scien-* tific competition, 2nd diving. 3rd averago competition); Miss A. Powell Ust new members' race, Ist in relay race): Miss Doris Sedman (2nd new members' race, Ist in relay race)- Miss Vera Painter (2nd 33 l-3rd yards handicap): Miss Hinemoa A'Court (2nd 100 yards handicap); Miss Rita Edmonds (2nd scaled handicap); Miss Butler (Ist 33 1-3 rd yards handicap); Miss Nichol (Ist sealed handicap); Miss Fraser (Ist 66 2-3 rd yards back-stroke, Ist correct breaststroke, 3rd average core petition). Dancing and a musical programmo filled in the evening pleasantly, those contributing to the latter being Miss Freda Low and Mrs Sinclair, who sang, and Misses Ethel Speddinj and Ella Hargreaves, who played a pianoforte duet.

TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Rice Fritters.—Beat four eggs until light and stir them into 1 teacup boiled rice, add 1 pint milk and 1 quart flour sifted with 3 tablespoons baking powder. Alix well, drop by spoonfuls into boiling lard and fry until brown. Servo with a sauce made of 1 cup sugar, J-cup water, and a stick of cinnamon boiled together until the syrup is clear.