WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16261, 11 July 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Th© Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is inviteJ <-.1: any matters affecting, or of interest 10, women.

Mrs H. Acland -iias returned to -Poel Forest after some weeks in town. Mr and Mrs C. W. Reid, of this city, are visiting Sydney, where they are staying at the Hotel Australia.

■Mr and Mrs W. Macrae Peacock are staying with Mrs Green, Colombo street.

Mr and Mrs Stabler (Palmerstan North) have gone to Ashburton after several days in Christcliurch. Mrs Fitch (Waimate) is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs W. M. Hamilton, Papanui road.

Yesterday's weekly sale in aid of the Lady Liverpool Trench Comforts Fund was conducted by members of tho Auxiliary Committee of that fund. As usual, the goods found ready purchasers, the flower stall in particular being a verv attractive feature.

Miss Walcofc Wood (Bealey avenue) has returned to Christcliurch. after a visit to Auckland.

At last night's meeting of the Canterbury Head' Centro of the Royal Life Saving Society feeling reference was made to the ioss sustained by tho Society by tho death of Mrs A. Bambery, and it was decided to place on reoord the Head Centre's appreciation of her services and its sympathy with Mr Bnmbery.

A very successful fancy dress danco and masquerade was held in tho Union .Rowing Club's shed last night. Thero was a large attendance. The shed presented a very gay appearanco with tho brightly dressed masqueradors, and its decorations of flags and greenery. The prize l : or tho best and prettiest lady's costume was awarded to Miss Lasserty, who represented Cupid. The gentloinau's prize went to MrPoore, who impersonated an Indian. Mr Bradley, as "Labels," was awarded the prize for the most original ccstume.

Tho Board of Governors of the Christchurch Technical College lias received tho resignation of Miss Webster, chief instructor in dressmaking, millinery, and needlework. Miss Webster was the first instructor to be apointed in this department at the Technical College, and has had many students under her. Miss Truman, assistaut instructor in cookery, has asked to be relieved of her duties at the end of the term, owing to ill-lioalth. As pupil and teacher Miss Truman has been connected with the College almost since the opening, and is also known to a wide circle.

Dr. Constance Ellis, of Victoria, who recently visited Amorica, informed monibers of the National Council of Women in Melbourne last week, that ono of the greatest attractions at the baby hoalth stations in New York was tho woighing-machino (says the Molbourno "Argus"). Experience had shown that mothers dearly loved to know that baby was gaining in weight, and in this way their interest in the work of tho clinic was maintained during tho most critical period in the life of the infant. The aim of tho directors of the clinics was not so much to cure sick babies as to keep them from becoming ill, and the 6ploadid results achieved should act as a stimulus to reformers in Australia. •

Tho enthusiasm of youth is a wonxu U thing, but on the occasion of tho annual football match between Christ s College and the Boys' High School enthusiasm is not confined to youth alone. Perhaps it is the infectious example of tho schoolboys themselves that stimulates the average onlooker to vociferous applause; certainly it is (Jifficult to find oneself maintaining •1 mere soundless interest in tho game, with small boys on either side proudly displaying their colours and rending the air with, long drawn out calls of "Schoo —ool!' or with the more staccato shouts of "College." There was no lack of enthusiasm at yesterday's match, each moro of the teams being greeted with uproarious cheers by their respective supporters. The big grandstand at Aldington was literally packed, and while on tho opposite "sido of the field the spectators appeared to be a solid block of men, the' grandstand had a preponderance of women onlookers, who in soma cases wero no less enthusiastic than thoir small sons or brothers.

For all treatments of the Hair and Complexion, MRS ROBLESTON is recommended. Ho r experience is baaed on a eound medical training in diseases of the Scalp, and her methods of treatment are similar to thoso used in London, Paris, and U.S.A., -where aho qualified. Correspondence answered in this column every Saturday, on all matters pertaining to the Toilet. 1

WEDDING

PULLON—HAMILTON

j A quiet wedding was celebrated yesterday morning at St. Paul's Church, the ltcv. J. IJaterson officiating, when Miss Jean Hamilton, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. M. Hamilton, Papanui, was married to Major Pullon, R.A.M.C. (Capetown), son of Dr. Pullon, of Huddersfield. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of White Egyptian embroidered silk. Sho was attended by her cousin, Miss Molly Hamilton (Oaraaru), who was daintily dressed in a_ simple white silk frock. Captain Kidd, N.Z.M.C., Christchurch, attended the bridegroom. The church was prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride, and the ''Wedding March" was played by Mr Raynor White. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of tho bride's parents, at which only relatives and intimate friends were present. Major and Mrs Pullon left for the south on their honeymoon, and will leave shortly for Capetown, where their future home will he.

Is it neeessarv to import FUB COATS ?

It miv not be generally known that JUXE and JULY Black Babbitskins make anything equal to the imported nr+icle.

W. A. COLWILIi. FURRIER, 205 HIGH STREET, is prepared to Tan and Drees Skies and make Coals to measure at a lower prire than you can possibly import them. COLWILL is the largest manufacturer of FURS in NEW ZEALAND. 2561

HARBOUR LIGHTS CLtJB. The Harbour Lights Girls' Club, [which was organised for the purpose of raising funds and doing sewing for men of the Navy and Mercantile Marine, was officially opened last night. The affair took place in the Henrietta tea rooms, the hostesses beirn; members of the Cashmere Ladies' Guild, who entertained the elub members and also a number of interested friends. The Guild is the parent body of the Girls' Club, so Lady Denniston, who is the Guild's -president, declared the club open, and introduced to the gathering *\lr Frederick Anderson, president of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society. In his interesting account of the work done by the Institute throughout the world, Mr Anderson mentioned that the Institute had no fewer than 150 brandies do ins excellent work for the

sailors. Captain Marciel, who also spoke on tho subject of the Institute's work, dwelt upon the debt owed by people throughout the British Empire to the men of the Navy and the Mercantile Marine. A short musical programme was provided, those contributing being Mrs Guthrio, who played .1 'cello solo, and Mr Guy Cotterill, who sang several songs. The accompaniments v/ere played by Mrs J. Russell. Amoni: those present wore Sir John and Lady Douniston. Mrs Hastie. Captain and Mrs Mtinro, Mrs CcttenH. Mrs George Gould, Mrs Bridge. Mrs •Stonvor, 'Mrs Vincent. Mrs Kankine, "Misses Welsh, Mrs Lindsay-Mathews, Mrs Hamber, Miss Allen, Miss Sylvia Hamber. Miss Ilayward, and many others.

TO-DAYS RECIPE. Arrowroot Jelly.—One tablespoonful of arrowroot and cold water to form a paste: add a pint of boiling water; stir briskly and boil for a few minutes. Add a little sherry and sugar.