WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17107, 31 March 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notice must bear the signatures of both parties. ~ Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mr and Mrs James Innes, "Halden," Bourke'-s Pass, nre'staying at the Clarendon for a few days. Mr and Mrs Bethell (Pahau Pastures), who came to town for the Dean —Pyne wedding yesterday, are at Warner's. . Mr and Mrs FJliston Orbell left for their home in Dunedin yesterday. Mr and Mrs Beading and Mr and Mrs Ross Burt, who have been at the United Service, left for Wellington last night. Mr and Mrs G. H. Bullard' are at the Clarendon. Mr Bullard is Commissioner of Crown Lands, vice Mr H. D. M. Haszard. Mr and.Mrs Ed. Reid, who, since selling their station at Hakataramea, have, been staving at the Hvdro Grand, in Tiiwmi, are spending a. few days in Christehurch prior to leaving for England by the Athenic next week. -

Mr and Mrs Oswald Mills, Papanui, are on a holiday visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs E. P. Burbury, Waiau, are guests at the Clarendon. Amongst Tiraaru visitors at present in Christchurch are Mr and Mrs Ross Brodie and Mr and Mrs Stowell, who are at the United Service, and Mr and Mrs Robertson, who are at the Clarendon.

Mr and Mrs W. D. Revell. (Timaru) and Mr and Mrs J. C. Malfroy (Invercargill), who have been visiting Hanmer, left for the south this morning. Mr and Mrs Bernard Tripp (Timaru), who have been in town for the races, went north last night. Mr Justice Sim and Mrs Sim, who came to Christchurch to attend their son's wedding, are staving at the United SorVice.

Mr and Mrs J. D,. Hall (Hororata) and Mrs Egerton Reid are amongst the guests at Warner's. Visitors from Christchurch to ICairaki Beach include Mr andJ)lrs S. Gibbs and family, Mr and Mrs R. S. McKenzie, and Mr and Mrs E. Bailey. Miss Gertrude Johnston has returned to Christchurch from Kairaki Beach, where she 1: s been the guest of Miss Thelma McKenzie. The engagement is announced of Miss Nina Verity, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. H. Verity, of Waihao Downs, Waimate, to Mr F. Llewellyn Price, son of the late Mr J. 'A. Price and of Mrs J. A. Price, Wales. (

A very enjoyable evening was spent bv the staff and patients oF Coronation Hospital oji Thursday, evehing, the ofc- 1 casion being a delightful.concert generously' arranged bv Mrs T. A. Cherry, A.T.C.L. Mrs Cherry,- who was assisted by. Dr. Crooke, sang several songs most delightfully, to the . accompaniment of Dr. Crooke. ' The 'doctor also rendered several piano soli in his usual tasteful style. Mrs Cherry was further assisted by several of her pupils,

who sang very sweetly. During, the evening a presentation was made by Dr. Blaekmoro, the st-siff, nnd«patients. of a suit-case, to Sister Webster, wuo is severing fcer connexion with the hospital. j)r. Blaekmoro spoko of the nigh esteem in which Sister Webster is held. A dnirity supper was served. Mr and Mrs Henry Lyons, and their small daughter (Wellington), are visi ing Hnnmer Springs; ? The truest* at Hieh B«nk, Governor s Bay, during the Easter holidays, induced Mr and .Airs G. War© and two sons. Mr and Mrs Davidson and son. Mr ana Mrs Thompson, son, and dauehter, Mr and Mrs Boswell, Mrs D. \\ood and daughter, Mr and *lrs E How, and Miss Scott and. Mr G. Rundie. The following candidates from St. Alan's Convent, Colombo street north, were successful in passing tho art m teaching musical examination, held in December last, in connexion with Trinity College, London: Morenco A. McDonnell, Licentiate Violin; Margaret Z. Flvnn, Licentiate Singing; Honoruv Fitzcri'hbon. Licentiate Singfng: Alice C Hill. T ,icentiato Sinking. Convent Villa Maria: Annie M. Henir, honours certificate, singing.

Mr and Mrs Alexander Thomson, lately of Murchison, but now of Richmond avonue, Nelson, celebrated their golden wedding this week. Thp occasion was marked by a happy family gathering, all the surviving children being present. Mr Thomson wns born in Perthshire, Scotland, and arrived at Nelson in the barque Glen Shec, in 1861. after a voyage lasting five months. In 1871 he took over the Baton run, remaining there for 22 years, and later went t-o Murchison, living there until quite recently; Both Mr and Mrs Thomson were pioneer settlers of the type that has helped to make New Zealand what it is to-day.

At many of the smprt balls that were given in Melbourne last- winter late hours were observed, and it frequently happened that dancing was continued' until 4 o'clock in tho morning. At several such entertainments bacon and eggs and coffee were served to the guests as a final bonne bouclie, and in doing this a custom which has become popular in England was followed. At Christmas time the Countess of Carnarvon gave an impromptu dance in her new home in Senmore place, which was formerly the residence of Mr Alfred Rothschild. At 11 o'clock a supper of several courses was served, and beforo the company separated a sort of early breakfast of ham and eggs, devilled kidneys, and grilled bones, accompanied by glasses of beer, was served.

The death of Mrs V. H. Warren, a very valued member of St. Paul 9 parish, Wellington, and a lady who was one of the best known and. most popular of old residents of Wellington, took place at Palmerston North la'st Saturday. Mrs Warren landed in Wellington with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Holdswoith, in 1853, and for many vears she had been identified with social work in. St. Paul's parish, being one of the kindest and most untiring workers. Her. beautiful voice was of service to the choir for a great many years, and she wa'3 a valued _ membfer of the, Wellington' Musical Union. She will be greatly missed at tho Ladies' Christian Association, St. Paul's Dorcas Society, in private good works, and by a large circle of friends and, relatives. A GIFT FOR YOUR LADY FRIEND. What would please your lady friend more than a useful Manicure Set to keep lier dainty fingers pink-tipped and' nails pearly; or a Casket containing a cute cut-glass bottle of -some delicato perfume as Houbigant, Pivere, xai'dley's? Also, a hair-brush would not come amiss as a gift to the lady of the lustrous tresses. See the lovely display of suitable gifts at D. Ferguson Olivine, chemist, High

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. A visit to Christchurch is not complete Without a visit to the showrooms of T. Best and Co.. Ltd., manufacturing furriers, 140 Lichfield street, a few doors east of tne Clock Tower. Whether you require Furs or not, this firm extends to you a cordial invitation to inspect its fine selection of Furs.

Summer sun mates summer sunburn, while dry and broken hair is often a result of sea bathing. The woman who values her appearance is advjsed to visit Ballantyne's Toilet Salon without delay. A rose-leaf skin results from the use; of Camellian Maseago and Vanishing Creams, while under thp skilled attention given in this attractively-appointeS Salon the hair becomes soft and lustrous.

WEDDINGS,

DEAN —PYNE.

St. Luke's Church was filled to overflowing yesterday afternoon by friends and \ve:l-wishers, to witness the wedding of Miss Mona Pyne, third daughter of "Mrs F. H. Pyne, Avonside, ajod Mr Arthur Gordon _ Dean, late ' captain N.Z.E.i'., and of Hari-mato, King Country. tne bride,, who was accompanied by her great-uncle,- Mr Noel Buchanan (Nelson), who subsequently gatt- her away, was attired in an ivory charmeuse gown of delightfully simple stylo, the skirt, being slightly draped and the waist encircled with a gold girdle, weighted with tassels. From the hung a haudsomo train of gold and whit© brocade, lined with flame-coloured geor-'' gette. An artistically original noto was struck by a bunph of golden leaves anl grapes arranged on the corsage, and 'i wreath of the same gojden hue held in position iher bridal veil of exquisite Brussels lace. Her bouquet of gladiola. in a harmonising shade, was a girt, much appreciated by the bride, from the soldiers in the hospital. The bridesmaids were Miss Pyne, Miss Jocelyn Pyne, and two smaller girls, the Misses Antoinette Wilder (Hawke's Bay) and Dorothy Taylor ; all of whom wore rose and gold shotdhiffon taffeta frocks, the skirts of which wero arranged in- small panniers, and drawn in slightly to a gauged hem, while the plain bodices wero finished with the daintiest of lace and organdie collars Their bats were cf gold tissue, with gold laco brims banded with very narrow rose and gold embossed ribbon, which hung in streamers to the waistGold shoes and stockings and early Victorian bouquets of mauve Micliaslmis daisies completed their most effective toilettes. Two little boys, Masters David Williams and Austen "De;uu. wearing Kate Greenaway suits: the shirts being of pale flame and the trousers oi* henna colour, acted as page* to tihe bride. The duties of best man. who, liko the bridegroom and.groomsman}' wore uniform, devolved "upon Mr J. Fraser, M.C. (Waiau), Into lieutenant, N.Z.E.F., and thosevif groomsman on Captain O. Mead, D.5.0., (Palmer-, ston North). After the ceremony, which was performed by the Very Rev. Dean fliirper, assisted by the Hev. F. N. Taylor, vicar of St. Lake's, Mrs Pyne heia a reception at her home, when nearly two hundred guests were present. Mrs Pyne wore a graceful gown ot black charmeuse, and a black hat with crown of white feathers, and carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair. Amongst- the guests were Mr and Mrs Noel Buchanan (Nelson), Mr and Mrs G. H. Buchanan, Mr, Mrs. and Muh Boyle, Meesrs Boyle (2), Mr and Mrs Algar Williams, Mr and Mrs Starky, Mr and Mrs Harry Knight and Miss Knight (Racecourse Kill), Mrs Alister Dean;, Mrs Percy Wilder (Hawke's Bay), Dean and Mrs Harper, the Rev. and Mrs F N. Tavlor, Mrs Templar, Dr. arid Mrs Acland, Lady Clifford, Mr and Mrs Alix McMaster, Mr and Mrs Godby, Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Gould, Miss» Ross, Air and Mrs Hanmer, Mrs aud Miss Bowden, Mrs Daans, Mrs Wigr,nm, Mr and Mrs Jack Vernon, Lady and Miss Denniston, Mr, Mrs, and Missus Kitto (3), Mr and Mrs John Grieg (Longbeach), Mr and Mrs E. Grigg, Mr and Mrs Betihfill (Pahau Pastures;,

Colonel and Mrs Young, Mr and Mrs J. B. Reid (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Beauchaiup Lano, Miss Tripp (Orari Gorged, Mr and Mrs Woodhouse, Miss Lowo, Messrs Weston, Lascclles, Beswick, and IScare. Later in the afternoon; Mr ana Mrs Arthur Dean left for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a henna stockingette frock, embroidered in black, and a boooming little tighvfitting hat of blade panne velvet and henna-coloured hatter's plush.

DAVISON—BEADEL. A very pretty wedding, that of Miss Marjory Beadel, second daughter oil Mr and Mrs H. J. Beadel, raparoa street, and Mr L. H. Dnvison, "St. Leonards," Qulverden, was solemnised at St. Paul's Church, Papanui, yesterday afternoon,' bv Bishop Sadlier, oi' Nelson, a personal friend- of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Orbell, vicar of St. Paul's. The bride looked charming in a gown of cream char- ( meuse, the bodice being draped with georgette and outlined with pearls, while the bridal veil, of hand-embroider-ed Brussels net, lent by the bride's nunt, Mrs Hamerton, was efleotively arranged over a coronet of pearls. She carried a bouquet of roses and carnations, lightened with maidenhair, and was attended by her sister, Miss Daphne Beadel, nnd the bridegroom's sister. Miss Elinor Davison, both of whom woro cream and pink shot satin fjocks, with side panels of nink georgette embroidered in pink fibron, and btack picture hats trimmed with tulle and gold braid. Their bouquets were of pink and veliow carnations. The little flower-girl, Alison_ Beadel, wore a sweetly pretty embroidered organdio muslin frock. -Mr T. Edridgo acted as l>est man, and Mr Jack Beadel as groomsman. Mrs Beadel,' tho bride's mother, woro a cinnamon brown silk stickingetto dress, embroidered in self-coloured wool, and a becoming hat of brown velvet and gold brocade, finished with an osprey. Her bouquet was of red carnations and autumn leaves. Mrs Davison was in a handsome gown of amethyst shade, with hat to match, and she carried a lovely bouquet of mauve and violet flowers. Miss Watkins (aunt of tho bride) wore a cerise net frock with kilted skirt, and corsage of floral tissue, edged with brown fur, and a cerise straw hativith floral trimmings. After the wedding ceremony a reception was hold by Mr and Mrs Beadel. Amongst tho guests were Mr and Mrs C. 11. Beadel, Mrs M. Donald. Mrs Eastoott, Mr and Mrs Tapper, Mr and Miss Cholmondeley, Mr. and Mrs Keith Ollivier. Mr and Mrs Oliver, Mr and Mrs Poulton, Mr and Mrs Wyn Davison (Geraldine), Mrs Harry Cliapman, Mr and Mr* Cole, and Mr Martin. NORTHAM —CLOTHIER.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised iu St. Thomas's Church, Eyroton, on Tuesday, when Miss Ellen L. Clothier, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. W. Clothier, of "Oakleigh," Eyreton, was married ,to Mr John H. Northarn, younger son of Mr dnd Mrs J. Northern, of Walt ham, Christchurch. The church. was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. The officiating minister was the Rev. E. Webb, and Miss Ladbrooke presided at the organ, playing appropriate hymns and marches. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty frock or ivory crepe do ohine, embroidered with pearls. She wore the usual wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of white flowers and autumn leaves. She was attended by one bridesmaid, her sister, Miss Amy Clothier, who. wore a dainty frock of pale pink crep© de chine, finished with a blacß velvet girdle nnd tassels. Hor Leghorn h.afc was trimmed with pink ribbon and flowers, and a bouquet- of pink and white flowers was carried, Tho bridegroom was accompanied by Mr W. 0. Sail as best man. After tho ceremony, a few friends were entertained at afternoon tea by the bride's parents at their residence. Later in the afternoon, Mr and Mrs John Northam left by motor for Christchurch, to connect with the ferry steamer for the North, where the honeymoon ia to be spent. The bride's travelling costume was of navy serge, with which was worn a hat of blue crcpe de chine and grey satin.

SEVI—HILL. A quiet but very pretty wedding, which created much interest, was solemnised by Archdeacon Haggitt, at St. Mary's Church, Merivale, yesterday morning, when Miss Hazel Hill, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs T. J. Hill, Rugby street/ was. married to Mr W. J. Sim, seoond son? of Mr Justice Sim and Mrs Sim, of Dunedin. The church was tastefully decorated by the bride's girl friends, and Mr Davis Hunt, tne organht, played appropriate music. The bride's dainty frock was of cameo piuk georgette, with ac-cordion-pleated flounce' 3, and her becoming picture hat was also of pink georgette, with pink ribbons from ono side of the brim passing under the chin and forming a loose hanging bow on the left side. Her beautiful _ shower bouquet was of pink and heliotrope sv?teet peas. Mrs Hill, mother of the bride, was smartly attired in a navy costume with which die wore a velvet hat of mauve and lavender 'shades, whi<jh were repeated in her bouquet. Mrs Sim, mother of the bridegroom, wore a handsome gown of souple satin, ermine furs, and a black and white hat, while her bouquet was of autumn tinted flowers and leaves. The bride's travelling dress was a navy costume, the coat of which opened over a lace blouse, and a small ,navy hat of velvet and brush wool. ■ ■■ -JVi ■■ . ...