WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16426, 21 January 1919, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

tures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any mattersaffecting, or of interest to. women. Mi«-s K Gresson (Christchurch) is toying with Mrs Bernard Tripp (Oriolro). Mrs Eric Harper and her children re staying at- Mount Peel. "Mrs E C Palmer and Miss Palmer re staying ' with Miss Tabart (Cashlere HillsV Mr and Mrs Pollock (Dunedin) aro isit.ing Christchurch. ■' Mrs and Miss Rhodes (Bluecliffs) are taving with Mrs J. Deans (Riccarton). Miss Hazel Evans (Cashmere) who las been visiting friends m tho >>orth sland, has returned to Christchurch. Mi*« Jov Lawrence, of Auckland, nd Miss Lewis-Bishop, of Christchurch, eft for Akaroa yesterday. Mrs Austin Cook, Dunedin, who lias ,een spending the Christmas holidays n Christchurch, lias motored to AUioa or a week before returning to Eunsdin. j A pleasant little social gathering was ield in the Prebhleton Library recent- ; v, when Mrs C. Morland, ,who is ]oa\"„rr the district, was entertained by a iuinbor of ladies Musical items were contributed by Mrs J. bvook Miss Denniston, and Musi's «uia md Adam. Mrs A\ebb presented Mrs Mori and with an ehonv. ha ' r brush, -omb. mirror, and cloth brush, and ivished her happiness m her new homo Mrs Morland briefly thanked hei Friends for their good wishes, and tlie evening conclndod with tho singing of "Aukl Lang Syne." MRS ROLLESTON'S Course of Hair Treatment, at her charmingly appointed Room'! has surprised many ladies by the modesty of it* cost. The course, however, £ verv thorough and complete, comprising five ,C----beneficttl m cases of fall o ROLLESChristchurch. "MARY ELIZABETH." America recently exported her most famous woman cook to make J' 1 ?® delicacies for the wounded soldiorb m France A few years ago no one m the States had heard of' * la ,^ bfitli" • now her name is a houbeiioiu word ' Her little restaurants, eacn consisting of one room, are smart parts ol New Yoik City ana elsewhere, and she is a very man. She began by f g ®{ l6 a favourite American candy. This she put up in dainty packages and so d through an exchange, then shopsf till "Mary Elizabeth" achieved a reputation. The fudge was foN lowed bv crisp doughnuts, bread, rolls, and preserves, which became equally famous, and, finally, an enterprising friend offered to lend hei j the capital to start a lunch and tea room. She took a small'shop m a verv smait avenue, had it painte' white, with Mary Elizabeth 111 . large letters outside, and the daintiest furnishings insido, and she prepared to serve typically American dishes, such as chicken .a la Maryland, lobster a la Newburg, buckwheat cakes, crullers, clam chowdar, and all those delectable dainties "one reads about in American novels. Result: Instantaneous success, more restaurants, more money, and now a request by the American Government to go to Franco to cook for tho soldiers. TODAY'S RECIPE. Creamed Chicken.—Cut into dice sufficient cold, cooked chicken to. make a cupful. Rub together one level tablespoonful of butter and one of flour. \dd two-thirds of a cupful of milk. Stir until it boils. Add tho chicken, a dash of pepper, and a level teaspoonful of salt. Reheat over water and serve on toast. ' TO ALL LOVERS OF FURS. fIOLWILL, THE FURRIER, has a Large Stock of FURS and FUR COATS. Latest Styles for-' tho coming season selling at pre-war prices. CALL AND INSPECT MY STOCK. Skins of all descriptions Tanned and Dressed. 298 205 HIGH STREET.