WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16724, 6 January 1920, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

« Tho Lady Editor wiTl be pleased to receive for publication m the •'Women's Corner'' items of social or personal news. Such items ehould he fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the sigwvttires of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs and Miss Cook have returned to "Fnssifern," after spending Christmas and New Year at ' Lyndon,'' Amuri. Mr and Mrs H. H. Smith left yesterday on a visit to the Southern Lakes r.r.d Mount Cook. Mrs F. A. Hutchinson and Miss Myra Hutchinson (Lyttelton) are at Hanmer. and are staying at "The Lodge." Mr and Mrs E. Harris (Wanganui) are staying at Warner's. I>r. and Mrs Patorson have returned lo Goraldino after a stay in Christchurch'. .Mr and Mrs M. Turrell (Wellington are visiting Christchtuch. Mr and Mrs A. T)oig and Miss l>otg iWanganui) are visiting this city. Miss Clifford has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Gunthorpo (Balclutha) arc visiting this city. Mr and Mrs Gordon Helyer (Wellington) are staj'ing at the United Service. Mr and Mrs Orr have returned to Blenheim after a stay in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs S. Thomas (Wanganui) are visiting Christchurch. Tho Misses Bond (Christchurch) aro tho guests of Mrs Bond (Claremont). Tho engagement is announced of Miss Irene Barbour. L.A.8., only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Barbour. Lyttelton, to Mr Norman Wilkinson, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. H. W ilkinson, "Awa Nui," Spotswood, North Canterbury. The popular actress, Miss Maud Rcatty, who left Australia by the steamer Van Cloon, for couth America, at the end of November, having concluded a successful season with the J. C. Williamson firm, arrived at her destination last week. A cafclo message received in Christchurch yesterday from Ihienos Aires says that she was jnarried to Mr Sydney (i. Kibble, of Estancc, "Los Cenos-de-San Juan," Uruguay. A very enjoyable Christmas season was spent by the patients Tn the Cashmere Military Sanatorium, and their especial thanks are duo to the Christchurch Red Cross tSociety, who Tery kindlv gavo tho Christmas dinner, in addition to distributing amongst all the bovs very useful presents, and to th< Rugbv street (St. Albans) Churcl: branch of the Red Cross for a largt Christmas cake. The patients are alsr ver" grateful to the RedclifFs branch ol the Lady Liverpool Society for a sup plementary dinner, given on Sunday December 21st. Last week Mrs R. H. Bailey, "Horn Creek," Loburn entertained tho lad, members of St. Martin's Church for th ' purpose of bidding farewell to Mr Hodges, who is leaving the district. Th drawing-room was decorated with bowl of delphiniums and trumpet lilies, pre! tily intermingled with prune fohagi Instrumental, vocal, and elocutionar items wore contributed by Mesdaine Cook and Knight, Misses Cook an Bailey (2), and tho Rev. L. A. Knigln Afternoon tea was served on the lawi after which Mr Knight, in a bri< speech, referred to the good work dor by Mrs Hodges, and her regular attcm nnco during her long residence in tl' - parish. On behalf of those present 1: • handed her n copper trny. Mrs Hodpji t suitably responded. Those present ii 9 eluded Mesdames Hodges, Cook, ITo] ! kins, Pullery, Ashton, Barwell, Coope j Knight, Misses Hodges, Cook, Ma; and the Rev. L. A. Knight.

A very cnjoyablo evening was spent at tho residence of Mr and Mrs W.. Firmston. Teddington, on the night of January 2nd. Tho gathering was held to cclebrato the birthday of Sirs Firmston. also to bid goodbye to her nieco, Miss Leonard, of Wellington. An excellent supper was served in the dining-room, the room being tastefully decorated with rosos and carnations. Musical items were given by Mrs Colley, Miss Simpson, Messrs Harris, Simpson, and Andrews. Miss Leonard, who has an exceptionally fino voice, gave excellent interpretations of various songs. Selections on the pipes and Highland dancing were rendered by Mr D. Colley and little Miss Mabel Colley. The guests included Mesdames Harris, Fairbairn, Simpson. Colley, Messrs Harris, Simpson, Fairbairn, Colley, Andrews. Misses Leonard, Simpson, McGebbie, Colley (3), and others. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour, whpn "Auld Lang Syno" brought tho evening to a close.

At the request of th© Belgian Government, Sir G. L. Denniston. Consul for that country in Otago, Mibmitted some time ago the namos of ladies in his consular district who had boon prominent in working in aid of relief for Belgium during the war. To th<w ladies it had been decided to award the bronze medal of Queen Elizabeth as a mark of gratitude from the King and Queen of the Belgians for their services. Mr Denniston had a difficult task in selecting names out of the hundreds of Indies who had given wholehearted work and dovotion during all the years of war, and had to confine himself as closely as possible to thoso who had an official connexion with the work. The medals and accompanying diplomas lately camo to hand, and a few days ngo Mr Denniston presented these gifts to the ladies entitled to receive thorn. Their names are ius follows: —Mrs Barningham, Miss Jean Burt. Mrs Blackman. Mrs J. B. C'allan, Mrs Cook (St. Leonards), Mrs Chjnningliame (Port Chalmers). Miss Denniston, Mrs Aufrere Fenwick. Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Miss Goerin. Mrs C. H. Hayward. Miss Hercus. Mrs James Hutchison. Mrs Jackson. Mrs A. G. Melville. Mrs Morice. Mrs Morrison, Mrs North. Mrs S. M. Park. Mi«s Hnttray, Miss Runciman. Miss May Stewart. Mrs H. lv. Wilkinson, and Mrs Wotton (on ueocunt of tho late Miss "Wotton).

YOUR COMPLEX 105. The coming" of warm weather is often tryinj* to dclieato skine. At this time the complexion requires particular attention. A courso in face massage toon softens and jr.visorate*. the skin, prevents the formation o! wrinkles. and a'«o removes all impurities from the skin. Before poin? out doors ir. warm weather it is advisable to use Mrs Rall« ton's Spcciil Face Cream. Th:^,C"»rante«d preparation is an admirable protection for the complexion; moreover, its regular uau whitens and softens tho skin tf a wonderful degree, aDd is a real ekjn food. It costs 3s 6d and 5s 6d per pot. Call or write today. Mrs Rolleston, Dominion Buildings. Cathedral square, Chris'.church. RSafc! FURS. GOOD ADVICE FROM COL"WILL, THE FURRIER. Do not wait until the busy season, and then havo to wait for weeks. Furs and Fur Coats Remodelled. Your own Skins Tanned and Dressed and made up in the latest designs. A Large Range of Fur Coats in Stock. No Fancv Prioes. COLWILL'S FUR STORES. Hijb street. 63 ELECTROLYSIS For tho Removal of Superfluous Hair, Moles, Birthmarks, or any Facial Blemish?*. Twenty years the largest practice in th« Dominion. All work guarantied Dorfect. If you have any bieaikh. it your uatr or complexion is net satisfactory, got a fr<* consultation. MR H. \V. HAMM'JND, SPECIALIST, HSIO 273 Caihol street. Ci:y, Ckrlttchurca.

WEDDINGS. CRAW —CLARK. ; \ prettv wedding tcok place recently | in"St. John's Church. Latimer square. ; the Rev. Canon I . J- Cocks > officiating. The bridegroom was Mr \lbert R Craw, ar.d the hnde Miss \didino C'.ark. both of Christchurch. < The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, by whom she ■nas •»{vep awav. She looked very dainty . in a charming -own or whit.-ercpedo : chine and a hand-embroidered tube . veil, which was prettily arranged in , mob ca»> stvie. with a circlet of orange : blossom's, and she earned a beautirul bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. ; Mks I'na Whiting tAuck.andt. bridesmaid. who attended the hnde. wore an artistic frock of pale blue Jr ( ' / and a smart hat to match. Tno littb girls, Owen Clark and Mavi. C ..uk. ; sister and niece of the bride, acted as flower girls in dresses ot pale green and pink ninon, both carrying bouquet > of sweet peas. Mrs Clark, mother of the bride, wore a smart brown tai.ormade costume. Mr K. Mclllroy acted as best man. After tne ceremony an adjournment was made to t.io l a <■- donian Mall, whore a temntirg breakfast was served. Later Mr ar.d Mrs C'raw left on their wedding tour. in tho evening a large number ot guests assembled, and mn<u-A items and dancing were kept up till an early hour A larce number <u most useful anil valuable gifts were received by the popular young couple.

I>R. TRI'BY KING'S MISSION. 1 (spetiai. to "rnE ritKSs'.") WEI - LIN f! TO N, .Inntiarv Dr Trubv King, referiing to his : work in England, states that the Lon- ; don Institution for the Care ol Mothers and Children proved ns great a success as the Kantane Hospital. This mailt, IV. King attributed mainly to the devoted wcrk ot Miss PamcK. who for many years was matrrn in charge of the Karitane Hospital before leaving New Zealand on «»ntv. s, and who was in charge of tho London Institution from the outset. Miss Patrick got together an admirable staff from the lending hospitals ot Tendon and tho provinces, as well as representatives from Canada. South Africa. Australia, and N'm Zealand, the idea being to make the work as widely representative as possible. There was an intimate relationship St. Thomas > Hospital, whore Dt. King lectured to students and nurses, and where he did work in the baby elinic and maternity wards. The institution is now affiliated with St. Thomases, and the physician in charge, is a child specialist from there. The matron who succeeds Miss Patrick is also from St. Thomas's. Miss Patrick intended to leave London for New Zealand about the New Year, travelling hy way of America. Efforts wero made to induce Miss Patrick to remain in London, but she refused, as she wished to resume her connexion with the Plunkct Society in New Zealand.