WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16729, 12 January 1920, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

TO CORRESPONDENTS

MB.. Rangiora. — llop beer. Ingredients. sozs hops, S gallons of water, '.'{lbs of brown sugar, three or four tahlespoonfuls of yeast. Method: Boil hops and water together for 45 minutes, add the sugar, and when dissolved strain into a bowl or tub. As soon as it is just lukewarm add the yeast, let it work for 4S hours, then skim well and strain into bottles or a small cask. Cork and let it remain for a fendays before using. I have no recipe for herb beer. Any reader oblige?

Mrs Gow. wife of Dr. Gow ('Wellington'* is the guest of Dr. and Miss Marks. Latimer Square.

| lister Agnes Crtidrn. who has re- | sinned from the r.ursine stnfT of the Grey River Hospital. Grevmouth. after | many years' connexion therewith, arj rived in Christchurch on Saturday, i Prior to ieavmg nor late charge Sister I Crnden was the recipient of several proi sentatiotis from tlio hospital staff, with whom s.he was very popular. For the ' present it is her intention to take up private nursing in C'hristchurcli. Miss Ivy Hughes (Lower Huttl is on a holiday vi«it ui Christchurch. Mr and Mrs David Munro ("Wellington) are staying at the Hotel Federal. Mr and Mrs C'vril Ward returned to Christchurch on Saturday, after a stay in Wollincton. iSir Joseph Ward accompanied them. Lady Chaytor and the Misses Chaytor (Blenheim* are in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Hcvnon (Petone) are -Having at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs William Henderson (Auckland) arc visiting Christchurch. Dr ami Mrs Ed word •>. Stevenson (Aucklund). and Miss Stevenson, arc staying at the I'nited Service. Mr and Mrs H. van Asch (Rangiora) have returned from a visit to the North Island. Mr and Mrs C. 1\ Smith, and Miss •I. H. .Smith (Riccarton) have returned from a holiday spent in Hannier. Mi and Mrs C. H. Broad fN'clson) are visiting Christchurcli. Colonel, Mrs, and Miss I'oljambe, cousins of his Excellency the GovornorGeneral, who have been staving at Elmwood, loavo for Mount Cook to-day. In the past any woman was admitted to tlio St. Helens Maternity Hospital the earnings of whoso husband did not exceed £4 per week. Owing to the increase in the cost of living this limit has been raised to a-weck. The matrons have discretionary power in regard to the mothers of large families up to a limit of £0 a week. Tho Health Department also cives free treatment at its own maternity hospitals'to the wives of soldiers for twelve months after tho soldier's return. It lias boon decided to extend this free treatment to those treated in tho maternity wards attached to tho general hospitals. Mrs C. C. Taylor, I'apanui, has gone to Wellington, to meet her husband, who is returning in tKe Kigoma. Mrs 11. Baxter, "Chatewood.'' Papanui, lias gone to "Wellington to meet her son, Captain Robert H. Baxter, M.C.. and bis wife, who arc retuminrr by the Ivigoma this week. Mrs H. C. Barclay is also a passenger by the same steamer. Mrs W. J. Gillies, of "Wellington, is spending a few weeks' holiday in Christchurch with her mother, Airs J. G. Rule, of Chapter street, St. Albans. Mr and Mrs Hastings Bridge havo returned to Christchurch, after a most enjoyable motor-car tour to Nelson, via •Kaikoura, Picton, and Blenheim. Crossing to AVellington to attend tho annual meeting of the Surveyors' Institute of New Zealand, Mr Bridgo was reelected to tho council, his son, Mr Arthur Bridge, well-known in Christchurch. being electcd to tho office of vice-president.

Tho best multiple needle apparatus obtainable} in America has been socured by Mrs Kulkstoii for iLe removal of superfluoua hair by electrolysis. Th© method in nioro epeedy an.l tho treatment# given with ease, accuracy, and übwiiuto safety. The single r.eedle treatments, which have always proved so very nucccasful, TV ill «]qo bo practised by lira Rollcrton, and ladies •Jcsiroua of eecuriiiß treatments in. the near future are advised to make early appointments. Fee, from 10g treatment. Mrs Hollestnn may bo consulted on all treatments pertaining to tho hair and complexion, for which advice is gratis ever.' Tu«sday, 'Wednesday, and Thursday. DOMINION BUILDING, Cathedral square, ES."iO2 Christchurch. FURS. GOOD ADVICE FROM COLWILL, THE FURRIER. Do cot wait until the busy seaeon, and then have to wait for weeks. Puis and Fur Coat* Remodelled. Your own Skins Tanned and Dressed and made up in tho latest designs. A Largo Range of Fur Coats in Stock. No Fancy Prices. COLWILL'S FUR STORES. High street. 69 ELECTROLYSIS For toe Removal of Superfluous Hair, Vole;, Birthmarks, or any Facial Blemishes. Twenty years tho largest practioe in the Dominion. All work piiarantcvd -perfect. If you havs any blemish, if your flair or complexion is not satisfactory, pet 3 free consultation. MR 11. W. HAMMOND, SPECIALIST, H5112 273 Cashel street. City, Chxiitchuxch. GARDEN PARTY AT ELMWOOD. Their Excellencies tho (tovercorGeneral and the Countess of Liverpool gave a garden party at "Elmwood" on Saturday afternoon. So well sheltered are the lovely grounds of the Vicc-regnl residence, that tho unpleasantly high wind blowing -without was not felt in the shady flower-bordered walks, or on the lawns, with their welcome shade of big trees. The guests watched the tennis tournament which was in progress throughout tho afternoon, and had afternoon tea in a marquee, which was erected adjacent to the tennis court s Their Excellencies received beneath a big tiee on the lawn. The Countess of Liverpool was frocked in white French voile patterned with a design in heliotro|K: flowers, the collar, culfs and belt being of heliotrope voile, while the nccompanyiug hat, of white georgette, was lined with heliotrope and wreathed with white ostrich feathers caught in front with a pink and heliotrope posv. Amongst the guests the following were noted:—Sir Kobcrt llenton Rhodes and I.ady Rhodes. the latter wearing a graceful gown of white lace and net with a deep cream sash, and a Leghorn hat lined with blue and wreathed with petunia-shaded roses: Mr and Mrs .A. E. (i. IHindes, Mrs Rhodes wearing a distinctive toilette of black souplp satin with deep chenille fringes in toncv, of black and white, and n black hat en suite; Captain and the Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes, the latter wearing pale amethyst Georgettee, the jumper blouse opening over a white vest striped with heliotrope, and a small hat in grape purple straw; the Hon. Eileen Plunket; Mrs Hutton

(Bangor). in an uncommon frock of ' white voile with a lold shadow design [ in dalfodil shades. n:id a " ide-hrimjned Leghorn hat lnu-d with turquoise ;md wreathed with tiirfju>i>c and yellow plumes: Mr«. H. F. Wturani. in nattier Muo crone de chine and a black lisore hat with* a wreath of tiny vari-colourod flowers; Miss (lose (London), whose panniered frock of Copenhagen blue chitfon taffetas had Georgette sleeves, and whose black hat had a trail-parent brim; Colonel Chaffer an<l Miss Bar Chaffer: Colonel G. .1. Smith. and Miss Irene Smith : the Hon. W. H. Trig"' M.L.C.: Mr and Mrs George Rhodes the latter wearing an olive "reeu costume and a b aci\ bat ; Mi.- 1 ; <hona Rhodes; Mi« L. Tabart and i: Tai»an; Mrs W. Wood, in pansycoloured crepe do chine and a black lint trimmed with white nspreys; Mr and Mrs John Anderson, the latter wearing vriTie-ot iourvil »hifTo:i ;uul a small black hat finished with of >hai';ed ro.-es: Ceneral and Mrs A. W. Andrew. Mrs Anurcw s di>tinctivt frock of dark corded silk and georgette _ b.-niu worn v. ith a grey toque nnished with pi » y and blue-shaded Dr Levinge; Nlr and Mr- .1. 11. n.i.l. the latter wearing a ravy and white patterned voilo tunte over a navy sKiit and a Leghorn flowor-wreathec hat : -Ml and Mrs George Gould. Mrs Gould luing in navy .-.itin. v. ith a printed uesign m dove grey, and a i uayv and gre\ plumed hat ; Mr and Mrs Ledmond N'eill the latter wearing a lovely pleated trock of navy "kmeiis-car ' and a small navy toque tr.jiiined wit.i ospri'vs : Mi -s Mary M.iedonald : Mrs V. . 1! Fr.x Miss Svlvia lox. Mr* »<• »i----11 elm ore, ami Mr lleathcote llelmore; Mr and Mr* J. A. Fiesher; l>r. and Mrs ?ie\ensoii, the latter wearing white voile, piped anil embroidered with n.u blue, and a mugh straw hatm whito and navy ; I)r. and Mr» I". •• ' Major and Mrs Robertson, Mr and Mrs W. Moore. Dr. and. Mrs Anderson, the latter being in tabac brow n crepe do chine with beaded cm.broi. - cries. and a touch of turquoise- " tho corsage, and a champagne g e bat vita flowers appliquod ontho brim : Major L'.'cnnng. Mr G. \\. Kussiil land Mrs Russell. Mr* and Mrs 11. (Holland Mr 11. J. Bewick, the Hon. Chas. Louisson and Dr. Maurice L""'scoti. Dr. and Mrs C rooko, Mr and Airs Alilltoii. Mrs W. 11. Norton, in smoke grey crepe de chine, and prettj 'J"'*' to match; Miss Peggy Norton, Mrs Vernon, wearing a black satin coat over a skirt of black and whito striped satin and a black hat. finished with blue velvet and yellow wheai ; Mr and Mrs Jack Vernon, Mr Richard Allen. Miss Hester Gould. Mr Georire Humphreys. Miss Humphreys, and Mr Averil Humphreys. Miss Dorothy Cowlisliaw, Mr Alex. B '.vie. Mrs Algitr Williams, whose frock of nattier and white foulard hat. a frilled collar, and was worn with a lattice work hat in saffron straw: Miss Phyllis Boyle. Mr and Mrs Wood, the latter wearing a smart tunic frock of fawn and navy patterned voile, and a navy hat with fawn plumes; Mr ami Mrs Jack Anderson, Miss Nan Rich, Mrs Henry Cotterill. Miss Betty Cotterill, Miss Rita Gibson. Miss Ilynes, in a pretty frock of smoke grey georgette, piped with glace silk and n grey, flower-trimmed hat: Mr and Mrs A. McMaster. the latter wearing a lovely frock of black satin with a gold embroidered corsage and deep fringes of black chenille, and a small hat in trold Ince anil black tulle; Mr <T. A. Frostick and Miss Frostielc. Mrs W. S. Bean, wearing black souple satin and georgette, with jetted embroideries, and a black osprey trimmed hat : Mrs Beauchamp Lane, in a lotus blue moire costume, and a champagne coloured hat. linrd with blue and wreathed with pink roses: Madame Gowcr Burns, Miss Beatrice Wood, whose frock of amber georgette had a sash of gold tissue, and whoso golden-brown hat was wreathed with pale green feathers: Mr and Mrs Dover ill, the latter wearing a smart frock of mole crepe de chine, with fringe-; of tangerine wool, and a. mole upturned hat, finished with hows; Mr and Mrs Cecil Ollivier, Mrs Ollivier's black tulle frock having heavy white beaded embroideries and a. touch of green on the corsage, and her black hat being finished with blue ribbon and mauve and blue posies; Mrs Carey Hill, Mr TO. S. Sorenson. Mr and Mrs AetonAdamfi, tho Misses Bean, tho Misses Hordman. and manv others.

CANTERBURY BOWLING CLFB. "PRESIDENT'S DAY/' The picturesquo greens of the Canterbury Bowling Club presumed a galaliko appearance on Saturday afternoon, when the president (Mr E. A. Summers) and Mrs Summers gavo a large and brilliantly successful at home in honour of the visiting bowlers. Fine weather favoured txie function, and crowds of interested spectators. in whiah hidies predominated, cageriy watched the matches from the pavilion and terraces, their light summery toilettes and sunshades showing to much advantage in the emerald setting. Flags floating over the pavilion and round the lawns, and the sweet strains of Mr Albert Bidgood's orchestra added a further touch of colour and brightness to the generally attraction scheme of things Afternoon tea was served in the billiard-room and on small tables decked in the club colours, crimson and black, invitingly disposed around the terraces. The tables in tin? Cavilion were artistically arranged with owls and vases of sweet peas ai:d carnations, and seasonable flowers bunked all the embrasures, and were disposed wherever possible. Mrs M. Harnett (wife of a former president of the Club) shared the honours with Mrs Summers in entertaining, and numerous girl helpers were indefatigable in ministering to the comfort of the guests, of whom it was estimated ttyere were well over a thousand. Following tea ice creams were handed round, and were much :ippredated. Mrs Summers wore a dainty frock of white silk with panels inserted with filet lace, and a small black hat. with sand-coloured crown, wreathed with miniature ruses. Sirs M. Harnett wore a grey taffeta toilette and black list-re straw hat banded with lotus blue . ribbon, the brim wreathed with champagne ostrich feathers. Amongst the visiting howlers' wives were Mrs Collins, wife of Colonel Collins, Wellington, who was in black soft satin and hat to match, with a touch of deep blue. (iOLDEN WEDDING. On Thursday last, Bth ir.st.. a large numiier of friends and well-wishers ;isieinbled at tlie residence of Mr and Mrs Wm. I'hilp, Winchester, the event being the celebration of the anniversary of their wedding which took place in Cornwall. England, fifty years from that • late. The large marquee which had been erected for the occasion near the residence was tilled with a happy throng of old folk and young, among whom wito many members <,t' the family. The happy pair were the recipients of numerous congratulations and good wishes from the assembly, and after the loyal toast had been honoured, Mr W. Niles. soil., of Temuka. proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, Mr and MrWm. I'hilp, and expressed the wish that the couple would long be .-pared further to eniov their hapny married life. Mr I'hilp made a hearty response to the kind tiling that, had been said of him and his wile, and thanked the romparv for attending that day. and thus showing the good fellowship which existed between iheni. lie had hail fiftv vears of happy married I iff. and could* look back upon that space of time v. itti pleasant memories. Mr ami Mrs Philp were the recipients of a numlx-r 01 handsome presents. In conjunction with the above, in the afternoon, a marriage was celebrated at Si. .John'-- Anglican Church, Winchester, bv the Rev. A H. Norris. vicar of the parish, thJ V f)l) I trading parties being Mr W. C. Niles. eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Niles. ' Temukn. and Bessie, youngest daughter j of Mr and Mrs Wm. I'hilp. The church ' «»- well tilled for the occasion, and as I the bride the church the arm

of her father, the hymn. "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden"' was ving. The bride was attired in a becoming dress ot white crene de chine, with the usual veil and orange blossoms, and the bridesmaid. Miss K. Eager, of Whangarei. wore a dress ot white silk, with a white hat adorned with pink and blue flowop. Mr Stan. Niles ac ted as Wst man. The wedding breakfast was laid in the same marquee as that used for the golden weddinu previously, and the usual toasts were honoured. The presents were numerous and valuable. Subsequently, the happy couple left for the south, the bride's travellinc dress being of brown serge, with a light fawn hat.