WOMEN'S CORKER.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16854, 7 June 1920, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORKER.

Miss M. Troit (Timaru) is in town. , jliss Louise Mack spent- the week-end at Lake Tekapo. Mr and Mrs C. E. McKay (Little Akaloa) are staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Hugh Ensor (Rakahuri) are in town. Mr and Mrs W. Quirk (Dunedin) have left cn their return home, after a stay in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs W. Gray Young (Wellington) arc staying at Warner's. Mr and Mrs J. Johnson (Wellington) are visiting C'hristchui ch. Mrs F. Shepherd (Dunedin) is visiting Chris t church. Mr and Mrs T. Ross Burt (Wellington) are staying at the United Service. Mi«s Frascr, daughter of Sir William Frascr, has booked her return passage bv the Corinthic, which leaves England about the end of this month. A delightful dance was given at '•Hills'-oroUiih" cn Friday nigut by Mis Garland. The decorations of red holly berries and brightly-coloured chrysanthemums were very effective, and Miss Macdonakl's orchestra played spirited, i music. The guests included Mrs Wood-: rofre, Mrs Meredith-Kayo. Misses Yalm.ii Matron, Wanda Warren, Dora Wood Cdolbourne), Nancye LeCrcn, Norah Tobin, Jessie Hill, licbe Marshall, Hazel Hill, Marj orie and Alix j K-rlc! Mar.iorie and Daphne Ecndel. Ina Warner, Dorothy Sandston, Helen Rich, P:g!iv Woodroffe, Nancy Williams, Dorothy Murray, Amy Williams (Sydney), E'sio Jamieson, Clarion Wood, Doiv'thy Diamond, Poppy Tu.rr.cr, Greta Ciarkson, Esme Malcolm, Audrey Richardson ; Messrs L. Anderson, W._Janiiescn, G-. Hamilton. C. Marshall, It. and i J. Ueadol, J. and A. Matson, M. and W. Watson, J Malfroy, P. Williams, R Reid, J. Wilford, E. and R. Walker, A Hopkins, J. Costello. 0. Rich. T. Donald, R. Williams, and L. Meredith-

Kayo. , Our Akaroa correspondent writes:— General regret was expressed ai; this end of the Peninsula at the news of the

death of Mrs Augustc Le Lievre, who passed away in Christchurch on Friday. '.I he deceased lady was the eldest daughter of the l;»tc Mr'T. Grange, who kept the Bruce Hotel, Akaroa, for a number of years in, the earlier dnvs. She spent most of her married life on her husband's homestead, Cough's Bay, where Peninsula hospitality was so otten dispensed with characteristic genial good nature. Some ten, years ago, tho late Mrs Le Lievre left the larm and settled down in Christchurch. She hns left a husband and a family of two sons and three .laughters to mourn their loss. Her second son, popularly known as "Manny" Le Lievre, was one of tho first! Peninsula men to enlist in tho Great War. He saw a good deal of service I on Gnllipoli, and in" the East, and re-J turned wounded.

Tho annual ball of tho West Christchurch District High School Past Students' Association will be hold in the Art Gallery on Wednesday, Juno 23rd. The organising ccommittee comprises Misses G. Barr, M. Kennedy, E. Bycrs, and G. Foster, and Messrs W. V. Wiseman, L. Freeman, and G. J. Standeven. Mesdamcs H. T. J. Thacker, C- Chilton, H Holland, H. G. Sheppard, and J. Mawson will chaperono tho gathering.

The monthly meeting of the Governor's Bay Women's Progressive Club was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening, Mrs Pairman, president, in the chair. One new member was elected [ and three ethers proposed. Mrs Hodgi son was unanimously voted vice-presi-dent, in placo of Miss Henderson, who had Jci't New Zealand. A brisk discussion, opened by Mrs Newstead, took placo on how best to interest the younger members, and tho art of embroidery was chosen from a number of subjects suggested. It was agreed to convoy to the National Council of Women tho club's approval of tho action the council had taken on the muchvexed question of the high cost of Jiving. A communication from the Home Economics' Association was received re-1 garding the approaching thrift exhibi-i

tiori in Christchurch. Much interest was manifested in the project, and some of the members hoped to send exhibits.

Feathers on shoes is the latest fad to be developed in Paris, according to Madame J. J. Crichbonn, a Parisian fashion writer, who arrived in New York a few weeks ago. Sho said she expected the new vogue to become popular with American .belles. The fashion is-to cover the shoes completely with feathers, chicken plumage being the most popular. A striking effect is gained, she says, by placing one large and distinctive, feather at the top of the shoe and arranging the other decoration to harmonise with it.

"Nurses are more entitled to superannuation than -women school teachers," urged a Taranaki delegate at the Hospital Boards' Conference in "Wellington. Delegates were unanimous in endorsing "some scheme of superannuation" for nurses, whose services were freely eulogised. There was a difference of opinion, however, on the point whether such a scheme should be made applicable also to tho general staff of a hospital. The Departmental officers in attendance at trie conference explained that a superannuation scheme for nurses was at present being drawn up by the Government with a view to its submission to the Boards.

t THREE ESSENTIALS FOR- SOCIAL FUNCTIONS AND EVENING DRESS I Have boon Specially Imported by > MRS ROLLESTON, Dominion Buildings • viz.:— ° ' Exclusive Hair Ornaments, "English Court" Creme of Lillies, 4s Gd, for beautifying the complexion, neck, and shoulders, and "Blatche," a safe and reliable preparation for removing hair from arms, together with an emollient to bo applied immediately after uso, 10s 6d complete. Postage 9d extra. x FURS. Good Advice from COLWILL the Furrier. Furs are too valuable to have them destroyed by amateurs. Bring them straight to me, when I will let you know whether they are worth re-modelling into our LONDON Latest Designs. COLWILL the FURRIER, C 2727-721 ' 205 High street. ELECTROLYSIS For the Removal of Superfluous fiair, ifolee, Birthmarks, or any Facial B.emishes. Twenty 'yea)* tho largest practico in the Dominion. All work guaranteed perfect. if you have any blemish, if your hair or complexion u cot edUßiiictory, get a Ire? coneuiUiUoili UK H. \V. HAMMOND SPECIALIST, H5142 273 Cashei street, City, Christchurch. DRYING WET SHOES. In drying wet shoes nev-r piaco them in an oven, nea-r a raoiaior, 01* over a register. Piaco trees in the shoes, which shouia tnen , dry naturally. Af'-er thw shoes are dry 1 eotten tho leather with an application of j Peach Bioom polish. This wui not only J prevent cracking, but will impart a bril.iant ( and lasti'ng shine. Ask your groccr or shoo store for a tin. Nd7l2-3SJ7 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. A meeting of __ the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women was held in_ the Canterbury , Women's Club recently. Tiliss Henderson presided. The secretary reported that with regard to tho letter sent to the Mayor *re "Tight the Famine Fund" she had received from the Town Clerk stating that until the Minister of Internal Alfairs gave its approval no collections for such fund v.ere to bo made. The secretary was instructed to write to the Minister stating that such a fund had been established in London, to which the King had given his sanction. After some discussion regarding the programme for the nest three months, the following subjects were chosen:] "The Economic Status of Women I Workers," ''The Economic Status oil

Married "Women/-* and "The State and the Child '' The Council decidcd to arrange for a public meeting to be held in connexion with the Cost of Living Problem, and it was decided to invito' unaffiliated societies to join in. The following resolutions wore passed: "That in view of the fact that much unnecessary suffering is caused by the want of special mental hospitals for temporary and mild cases'of mental derangement, the Christ-church branch of the National Council of Women urpres the- establishment, in each of the main centres, of suitable* hospitals for such eases." "That the Christ church branch of the National Council of Women is of opinion that where ir.cn are found guilty of sexual offences against children and defective girls they should be sezrocrnter! for life.'' "That the Public Health Department be urged to establish public fumigation centres for the fumigation of bedding, etc." . "That this Council is of opinion that seme form of censorship should be placed o<i the wording of cinema film adv..': L'senicnts.''

! WEDDINGS. PATTCN —WILSON. A wedding of great interest took place njt_ St. John's Presbyterian Church, Metliven, last week, when Miss Mary Wilson, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Wilson, of Alford Forest road, Mcthven. was married to Mr Gcorgo Pat ton. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. The ceremony was performed bv the Rev. G. K. Aitken, and Mrs R. Ru'e nresided at the organ.. The bride, who was given nwav by her father, wore a dainty frock of crops do chine, with an over- i dress of georgette and a train of shellwink crepe tie chine, which was carried by two little flower-girls,- the Misses Ruth Lock and _ Audrey Cranfield, nieces of the bridegroom, who were dressed in frocks the same shade as tho bride's. Tho bridesmaid. Miss Elizabeth Wilson, sister of tho bride, wore a vorv becoming frock of .apricot cvepe do chino and a black hat. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr Alan Finlavson. After the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained the guests in the Church Hall. Mrs Wilson, who received tho guests, wore a smart violet costume, black hat, and fox furs. Prominent among the many relatives and friends present was MiAndrew McFarlane, grandfather of tho bride. After the. reception, Mr and Mrs G. H. Patton left for tho South, tho bride" wearing a navy costume, with vieux rose hat.

BUTL7SII—LOVE. j A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Thursday, the Rev. Mr Paterson offi-, dating, when Miss Jean Love, clHest daughter of Mrs L. Love, Roslyn, I>un- ; edin, was married to Mr ' Terence Butler, ot Caversham. Tho bride, who was given away by her uncle (Mr W.' Evans), looked very charming in a beautiful dress of ivory white crepe do chine, daintily embroidered with true- : lovers' knots and pearl beads. Her veil was prettily trailed in orange blossoms, and „sho carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Miss Rowena Love, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, woto pale blue crepe de chine, and an exquisite black hat with pink and bluo streamers, while- her bouquet was of cream and whito chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. Mr W. F. Owen was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at tho bride's home in Avonside. Mrs L. Love (mother of the bride) received the guests in a black silk frock, beaded, and hat of black and gold. Breakfast was served in the prettily-decorated dining-room Amongst the guests prosent were Mesdames Evans, Wilson,' Murray, Wliittington, McLaren, and Stewart (Chrisfcchurch), Mr and Mrs I and Master Burmcister (New Brighton), i 1 iylr Jonmtone (IXuicditi), Mr ton, Mr McKessar, Master Bob Love : (Metjiven), Miss Peters and Mrs : Hughes (Richmond), Miss Dunham, and Miss Taylor. - I