WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16417, 10 January 1919, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Ladv Editor will, be pleased 4„ receive- for publication in tho '•Women's Corner^ or iioi-sonal news, such item® should iuliv jjiithentieated. and engagement notices must bear tnc signatures of both parties. <- donee i> invtteu on at} n.at Uj . - fccting, or of interest to, amiku. Mr and Mrs L. E. Corsbie have returned Jrnm a motor trip to Nelson and Marlborough. !\[r- 1 V Merrv and her family ale occupying Bella Vista, Sumner., fo ft five weeks. The many people who have been interested in the work of the '"Basket ' Committee in coi'iioxion with the curative work for the soldiers in the mihtarv ward ar the Chrrctchurcli Hospital, vifi be interested to learn taat Mrs Temple-- has icceKcd the appointment of offiror in charge of one of the now worhshops which are being established under the auspices of the Unit '"-Irs 'lempler h;„s ioi a lon„ time been ono of the Dominion , most energetic workers in connexion «.th curative work for soldiers, and iiei .ij.- '• oive "Teat s;itisUK'tum nmnt'ii-Ciit v - 111 « * ,» i to the and to the geneial pi bj alike. She v.ill have chargo oi ion branches of instruction—basket woik, raffia w.-.rk. leather work em nO!dorv Alis Teniplcr left- last- night to the \ortli Island., whw-o ehe will visit her sisierf Mrs Melnlle Knight, who will accompany her hack to Chi st church. T„ the. meantime Mis Georgia "Webster will take charge ot her department. Miss W ebstcr arrives from Haunter Springs to-daj. Mr G. 1-1. Walton (Bristol street) has returned from.a visit to Auckland. Mrs Walton was unable to accompanj lnm, owing to ill-healtn. \dvice las been received* that Sister Emily Hodges, A.R.K.C., is to arrive mi N<nv Zealand during the next louni?ht. lister Hodges has seen • four veirs' service in Alexandria and Cano military hospitals, and te a survivor oi the Marquette disaster. Tho engagement is announced of Mr Ken Matheson, of Hawke's Bay, and Miss Vera Labv, of St. Albans.

Dr C. Coleridge Farr is staying wftn Mr and Mr* Ci. C. Derrett, Spring Bank, Hororata. Mr and Mrs H. R, Betmchamp (Wel--lin "ton) and Mis .Stevenson arrived from the North yesterday, and are staying at Warner's. S- slr and Mrs C. O. T. Rutherford (The Peaks) arc in town. Mrs and Miss Thomas (Ashburton) are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Byrch (Motunau) are staying at Warner's. Lieutenant J. do P. Manson and Mrs Manson (Waddington) have returned from Timaru, where they spent the New Year holidays. Mr and Mrs Sloman are visiting To Kuiti. Plunket Nurse Mitckie, who has been on duty at tho Christchurch Ivaritane baby hospital during Matron Smith s illness, is now free to resume her work as tho travelling Plunket Nurse, and her fixtures are advertised in another column of this issue. Mrs J. R. Gibbons, Wellington, lett yesterday on a short visit to Akarop. Her holiday in the South Island will include a trip to the Southern Lakes. The death occurred at hor residence in Telford terrace, Oriental Bay, Wellington, on Wednesday morning, of Mrs W. J. Morrish, widow of P/oi'essor Morrish, of Dunedin and Invercargill. Mrs' Morrish has left a son, at present with the Expeditionary Forces, and a daughter (Mrs Lowrio). gress of the Church of England summer school for Sunday school teachers, which is now being held at Christ's College and St. Margaret's. An interesting series of lectures on Eighth Century Prophets is being given in the mornings- by the Dean, while every ovening Miss Body tolls a further chapter in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The Rev. F. Dunnage has given two lecrtures on expression work, while the Rev. F. N. Taylor is lecturing on music in the Sunday school. In addition, training classes for teachers and model schools aro being held under the direction of Miss Hoadridge and the Rev. J. de B. Galwey. Tho students spent yesterday afternoon in recreation on the river. A reply to the representations made by the Soldiers Mothers' League (Auckland) on behalf of soldiers for a refund of passage money paid prior to tlic cessation of hostilities for tho return of their wives to tho Dominion has been received from the Minister of Defence (the Hon. Sir James Allen). The letter sets out what the - Department is doing towards assisting soldiers' wives to return to the Dominion. Except in the case of widows of our deceased soldiers no free passages have been provided by the Department or are authorised. ~ In tho case - of wives accompanying soldiers returning to the Dominion, or those coming here to rejoin their husbands, where invalided per hospital ship or otherwise, assisted passages have been provided in the past, and this course is being continued. The matter of refunding tho amounts paid by soldiers in connexion with the passages of their wives has received full consideration, the Minister states, but he regrets that it is not possible to adopt this course. The husband of- a—let us say South Island—lady will be always with her, no matter how far ho travels by himself (remarks the Oamaru "Mail"). Some time ago he had a portion of a rib lemoved because an operation was necessary in the interests of his health. The lady had beon a nurse beforo she was married, and the secrets of anatomy therefore Jield no horrors for her. She had the section of rib mounted as a brooch, which she always wears. An Ashburton resident who received an introduction to General Pau on trio occasion of his visit to the town on Wednesday was Madame Bournique, and with whom the veteran had a long conversation. Madame Bournique, who 1:1 a native of Nancy, Lorraine, was ablo to givo the General much information about Ashburton and its resources. On learning of the illness of her grandson, the General expressed a desire to see him, and at the conclusion of the civic welcome paid a

visit to her private residence in Burnett street, and kissed the little patient. On entering the house the General recognised, in a painting by Madame Bohrnique, a. house once occupied by Madame s grandfather, who was a schoolmaster at Suarce, near Belfort. Madame lived in tho house with her grandparents during the Franco-Prussian war in-IS7O, and dur-

mg the whole of tbe time portion dt the building was occupicd bj Pru SSl an soldiers. It is also interesting 1 note that her uncle fought in the same battles as Genera P", »J ™' tton an officer under General Bourbaki.

A further meeting of ladies interested in tho aopeal on. bchall of *3he Royal Horticultural Society s ' - I } l . dons that have been devastated by tho Huns was held in the \.M.C.A. >e>terdav afternoon. After some <hsci.ss-.cn k was decided to abandon the idea 01 liclain - p street collection. H *as arranged. however. that Mrs Lane (present of tho W omen s Cominittee of the Ifclpian Relief F.md and Miss I. Talj.ut (vice-president ot the Cliristchurch Sweet Pea and Carnation Society 1 * should conciuct a sale of bed-(li-irr_ni!t plants, cut flowers,. and badges at the patriotic baaaar tins morning, fn the afternoon Mrs Jenkin 'j/.ieo the president of the Sweet 1 ea Society) will preside over the stall. Naturally tho historic importance of the visit to Akaroa of General Pau was not lest 011 the amateur snapshotfiont!s, v -who during the summer months throng to tliij lovely .place jn ta!ions. lJiit all wore unprepared tor the splendid opportunity afforded them of obtaining a photograph of the group which was arranged for an official photograph at the garden party tendered to the French Mission at Mr Lo I/ievre s residence yesterday. After tho onicial photograph hr.d been taken, Mr Sweney, of Christchurch, who had arranged the crroup, called out "Amateur photographers, forward. ' .s early thirty enthusiasts obeyed the summons, and were promptly lined up in rows, whence they ••snapped" to their hearts eonicut. It is needless to add tnat> General Pau and the members of his party stood the fire like the veterans that they are. But tho ordeal must have been a trying one. Aniens ladi' l * who nre afflicted witn cup«rfi'iius hairs Dr. Waldron'a preparations provo !< boon, as they can bo applied with perfectsafety. A special outfit for eummcr uso comprises Jlaeetige Croam for Freckles and Sunburn, Vanishing Cream for applying before powder; Hougcttc, an emollient for the lipa. and a delicate powder, any of four shades. Prico 16s, postage 16s Gd.

IIRS ROLLESTON. Dominion Buildings, 1 Cathedral square.

GENERAL PAU AT AKAROA. SOCIAL FESTIVITIES. The garden party given by the residents. Oi Akaroa to Pau and members of the French Mission was a. delightful function, and one which will live long in the memories of all who were privileged to bo present at it. The pretty/grounds of Mr 15. E. LeLiovre's residence are well suited to ail outdoor entertainment, and they have never looked better than yesterday, when thronged with the gay crowd, all in holiday mood, who assembled to do honour to France's great soldier. Tho guests were received by Mr and Mrs Lo Lievre, and by tho Mayor of Akaroa and Mrs Armstrong, who presented them to General Pau. The General gallantly kissed tho hand of each lady as she Mas presented, a compliment that was ali'i the more appreciated for its unusuiiinesfi.

Mrs Le Lievre was charmingly frocked in soft grey silk, with touches of pink and blue, and she added a scarf of white net and a Leghorn hat trimmed with, violet flowors, roiled in black tulle. Mrs Armstrong wore a pretty black frock, ielieved with white, and a hat in keeping Mrs Montgomery, daughter of Sir James Allen, accompanied her father. Other guests included: —Mrs Hogg (Christchurch), Mrs A. Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Percy Hallcnstein (Cliristchurch), Mr and Mrs E. I. Hallenstein (Duncdin), Mrs J. C. Prudhoe, Miss Prudhoe, and Miss Manchester (Christchurch), Mrs Pilkington, the Misses Pijkington, Miss Vangione, Basil Henniug, Mr and Mrs W. F. Bell, Mrs W. Ferguson, Rev. A. H. Julius, Mr S. W. Thompson, Mr and Mrs Waddel Smith (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Rennie (Duncdir), Mr and Mrs Brochie (French Farm), Misses Seeley, and Miss Ina Warner (Christchurch), Miss Jacobsen, Miss Scott (Christchurch), Mr. and; Mrs Dodds, Mr and Mrs J. D. Brucc, Mr and Mrs E O. Parnliam, Mr and Mrs Batchelor (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. S. Williamson, Mrs W. G. Black, Miss Lewi sham (Dunedin), Miss Crop, Miss Walton, Miss Palmer, and Miss TCiehol (Christchurch), Mr J. RThaekor, Mr W. Thacker, and many others. .

Afternoon tea, which was dispensed under the trees surrounding the'tennis lawn, was provided "by tho lady members of the Red Cross and Lady Liverpool branches. The impromptu dance, which was organised by the young people of Akaroa, and which took place in the Oddfellows' Hall in the evening, was a very cheory affair., The decorations were necessarily also of an impromptu order, but the blue, white, and red of France were featured in what decorations there were. Mrs E. E. T<e Lievre was among the guests, and others noticed were:; — Mrs Blijpk (Hamilton), Mr 6 Adams, Miss Armstrong, Miss L. Armstrong, the Misses Le Lievre, Mrs Pilkington, the Misses Pilkington. Mrs Piper, Mrs Young, Miss Clarkson (Christchurch), Miss Ferguson. Mis.? Scott (Christchurch), Miss N. Julius, Mrs and the Missct? Youngman, Mrs J. D. Bruce, the Misses Bruce, Miss Rennie (Dunedin), Mrs Waddel Smith (Dunedin), Miss Edna Bruce (Christchurch). Mrs Percy Hallenstein, Mrs E. I. Hallenstein (Dunedin), Mrs Hong (Cliristchurch), Mrs Taylor, Miss Nichol (Christchurch). and the Misses Jacobsen. SOLDIERS' PAYMENTS TO "WIVES."

FRAUDS IN AMERICA. Thousands of cases of fraudulent acceptance of Government allowances intended for soldieis' or sailors' dependants have been discovered by special investigators of the Bureau of War I'isle Insurance, and a campaign of prosecution and recovery has been instituted, says an American paper. As a result, it was announced that about one-third of the 400,000 claiming dependency, s who now aro receiving cheques, will be dropped from the rolls whon it is shown that they were not dependent on a soldier before lie entered the service. There are hundreds of cases in which women not the wives of soldiers or sailors arc receiving allotments and allowance cheques, having been named by the men as their legal wives, while the real wives go without Government aid. Scores of attorneys are 'understood to be under investigation for having charged morn than three dollars, the legal limit, for aiding persons to get allotments or allowance remittances. All persons who reccivo and cash chequos to which they are not strictly entitled by law are to be cut off from their reinittances. forced to repay the sums they received fraudulently, and prose- [ cuted if criminal intent is shown. Already 2000 eases of apparent fraud arc under investigation and new reports

are received at the rate of 30 a day. Twenty-fivo thousand cases in which relatives less closely connected than wives or children are receiving cheques on account of soldiers on service on whom they wore not dependent beforo the war are under enquirv, and SOW) of these are to be compelled to make refunds to the Government. TO AU, LOVERS OP FURS. pOLTCILL. THE FURRIER, has a Stock of FURS and FUR COATS. Latest Styles for tho coming- season Bollinj: at pre-war prices. CALL AXD INSPECT MY STOCK. Skins of all descriptions Tanned and Drofscd. 293 203 HIGH STREET.

A POCKET LUNCHEON'. APPETISING SANDWICHES. Any of the following sandwiches make an appetising pocket luncheon for those to whom the road is calling in these holiday times: Cheese Sandwiches. —Grate some cheese and mix it to a paste with a little vineger. Add to it a seasoning of pepper, salt, and mustard. Have thin slices of broad and butter; spread these with the cheese mixture and form into neat sandwiches. Serve nicely piled up on a napkin nicely decorated with shredded lettuce. Macaroni Sandwiches. —The remains of a creamy macaroni or spaghetti cheese makes a dolicious filling lor a luncheon sandwich. Pass a few spoonfuls either through a sieve or a mincer, and beat it to a paste in a basin, adding a little more seasoning if. necessary, then spread rather thickly on slices of buttered bread. Romove the skin,jfrotn a small tomato and cut it into thin slices, placing each one in turn on a soft cloth. As soon as the moisturo from the slices has been drawn off by the cloth, arrange theni on the macaroni paste and form into sandwiches. Summer Sandwiches. —Spread R°P° buttered bread with a moderately thick layer of cream cheese. Scatter over it a little dry grated cheese, seasoned with salt and pepper, and on the cheese arrange some thinly sliced olives, which have been spread with a littlo salad cream. _ I Picnic Sandwiches. —Tako some cold lamb or veal jelly formed in the cooking of it. Butter somo thin slicos of bread and spread them with the jelly. Next place a layer of mustard and cress ou the top with a littlo seasoning. Form into sandwiches. flam Butter.—Mince 3oz of cooked ham and pound it with the hard boiled yolk of one egg (tho white of egg may be used in a salad or in sandwiches with endive and celery), a dust of cayenne, 3oz of butter, and a few drops of car-

mino salt if necessary. Bub througli M sieve and make up into pats. Anchovy Butter.—3oz of butter, one large teaspoonful of anchovy essence, a squeeze of lemon juice. Blend well and form into pate. Green Butter. —Six good sprigs of parsley. Dip into boiling water. Dry. Pound with the yolk of an egg, a tiny piece of garlic. or a few drops of onion .iuice, and -lon of butter. Add a few drops of preen colouring,' if not a good, fresh-looking green, and form into pats. If liked, pound al>out twelve capers with tho other ingredients. Eggs, of course, arc now very dear. and may be omitted in these recipes, but. they aro nourishing and provide fat. -which is $» necessary a part, of diet. COLOUR. NOTES "Devil hiut« is tho latest choice niafla for neckwear accessories. Whother the colour itself hiss a special charm or not it doesn't matter: the popularity of - thr. French soldiers, who wear the uniform front which it takes its name, started the crnze for the colour. Just why the patriotic woman should foci tho need of having her lingerie of khaki colour it is hard to see. fact is that iho corset of khaki colour has been launched, and it seams to haro . an appeal for certain English women, who find it. appropriate when doing Red Cross work or other war work to wear stays of this military colour. Hop yellow, with green tones hidden' in its depths, is another good colour that is wearable even in the warmest summer weather. It suggests'all sorts of nlo.is.int outdoor scenes. Tho palest flesh tone is one that has* gained great vogue for hats of organdie and Georgette. It. is surely cool and summery, and youthful. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. (Contributed by H.M.) Afternoon Tea Kiss Cakos. —Quarto pound of butter, Jib of sugar, }lb of flour (or J ( lb of cornflour and Jib of flour), one heaped teaspoonfal of bak-ing-pen der, wo eggs. Beat sugar and butter to n. cream, then beat the eggs, * and add the threo together, and beat for several minutes, then add tho floor gently, with the baking-powder, drop from a. teaspoon on a cold oven'tray, and Hake in a moderate oven. Stick two together when cold, with raspberry jam, and sprinklo icing sugar on top.