WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17111, 5 April 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 notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Sir Thomas and Lady Robinson and family, of London, who have been touring New Zealand, arrived in Chnstcluirch yesterday afternoon, and are staying at the Clarendon. An evening wedding, which is causing much interest, is that of Miss Marcia Robinson, who is to be married to Mr AVestenra at St. Mary's Church, Merivale, on Tuesday, 12th inst. Miss Montgomerie, of Wellington, is visiting Christchurch', and is tho guest of Mrs Harry Mac Donald, Heaton street.

Mrs Bullock (Wellington) is staying with Mrs George Rhodes, "Beverley," Clyde road. , Mr and Mrs Atkinson, of Palmerston North, who have been at the United Service for a few days, left for the south yesterday. , Mrs Sim, who has been spending a week in Christchurch, leaves for her home in Duncdin to-day. Mr and Mrs James Innes (Timaru) and Mr and Mrs C. H. Williams (Gisbornc) are staying at AVarner's. Mrs Draper and Mrs Denby, of Blenheim, accompanied by Miss AVatt, of Sydney, are spending a holiday in Christchurch, and are at the Clarendon.

Mr and Mrs George Nathan, who spent the Easter holidays in Christchurch, as the guests of Mrs AA r alter Clifford, Garden road, have left for their home in AYellirigton. Mrs and Miss Ramsay, of Melbourne, are staying at Warner's. The engagement is announced of Miss Tilly Simpson, daughter of Mrs H. Simpson, Innes road, to Mr Bernard Banks, youngest son of Mrs James Banks, Aikman's road, St. Albans* i Mrs G. AA 7 ". Seibert, of New York, a member of the League of American Penwomeri, and herself an authoress and poetess, is visiting New Zealand in the interests of the International Bible Students' Association, and is at present in Christchurch, staying at the United Service,

Mr and Mrs Cooke, Matatoko, Thames A'alley, and Mr and Mrs Ewan Hamilton are' amongst the northern visitors at the United Service. „ Mrs Mandl, who has been visiting Christchurch, where she formerly lived, left for her home in AA r ellington last ■night. Miss Rose Macdonald (Napier) and Mr and Mrs H. T. Newling (Blenheim) are amongst the visitors at the Clarendon.

Mrs J. Potts, the well-known soprano from Wellington, is visiting her cousin, Mrs L. Lawson, Antigua street. ■ '''. Mr and Mrs David Brown, of Collins street, Addington, are leaving by the Ulimaroa this week on a holiday trip to Australia for the winter months. A series of three lectures on Form, Interpretation, etc., with pianoforte demonstrations, will be given by Madame .Leedham-Crowe in the rooms of tho Canterbury AVomen's Club, AA'orcester street, commencing on Wednesday, 13th inst. The lecturer hails from London, where she held the position of examiner for the Royal Academy of Music.

The death is announced at Auckland of Mrs Mary Braithwaite, widow of the late Mr Joseph Braithwaite, founder of Braithwaite's Book Arcade, Dunedin, and one time Mayor of that city. The body is being brought to Dunedin, to be buried in the Southern Cemetery beside her husband and children. Mrs Braithwaite leaves a family of four daughters aiid six sons to lament her loss, and also many grandchildren. Of the children, Mrs William Manson, the gifted soprano singer, is in London; xalso, Warwick Braithwaite, who, when last heard of, was conducting O'Mara's Grand Opera Company in Scotland. Other members of the family are Mr Percy Braithwaite (of Dunedin), Messrs Eric, Rewi, and Roderick (of Auckland),

and Neville (of Rotorua), Mrs Strang j mid Mrs Trembnth (of Auckland), and Mrs Sutcliffe (of Wellington). Six of her sons volunteered for the- front, and two made the supreme sacrifice. In the report of the baby show at the Beekenham Fair, held on Saturday, it was stated that Maurice "Watts had won a special prize, whereas it was a girl, Evarice Watts, who was bracketed equal second with another baby. The members of the Canterbury "Women's Club yesterday afternoon welcomed to Christchurch Madame Leed-ham-Crowe; the English pianiste and composer, who is visiting New Zealand. Ladv Penniston, as president, expressed the pleasure all felt at entertaining such a distinguished visitor, and hoped that they might often see her at the club. Madame Leedham-Crowe, in a happy little speech, thanked the president and members for the kindness. Later the gifted pianiste and Miss Paula Seherek, violinist, contributed the first movement of the Cassar-Franck Sonata, which was greatly enjoyed. During the afternoon the president and members of the committee welcomed thirty new club members. Amongst those rjroscnt were:—Mesdames Loughnan, Keano, J. R. Evans, Speight, Davis, A. Anderson, Burns. Owen,'Kendall, Tosswill, Colonna, Holland, Bingham, Wood, AV. H. Clark. Newburgh, Tavlor, Misses Cocks. Roberts, Lascelles, "Stoddart, Orchard, Spence, and Finlaysou. Mrs J. W. Boanland, Edgeware road, St. Albans, was hostess at a "kitchen evening" given to Miss Pearla Donaldson, on the occasion of her approaching'marriage, when a large number or useful utensils were provided by the guests. This was followed by a "pantry evening" at the residence of Mrs Av. Dalton, Oxley street, St. Albans, when Miss Donalds'on was made the recipient of a lar<*e collection of commodities used in 'the 'nantry. On Thursday night Miss Do"naldson was tendered a complimentary social by the members of the Berwick street Presbyterian Church. Mr J. Tennant presided,, and a programme of songs was given by tho Misses Goodchild, Johnson, and * airbrother, and Messrs Nome and D. Bishop, whilst Miss Buckley contributed recitations. Mr Sayers, on behalf of the choir, presented Miss Donaldson with an oil painting, and Mr Tennant. on behalf of the church olticers and congregation, presented her with a dinner service, in recognition of her services as organist and Sunday school teacher, and wished her every happiness in her future life. Messrs Yardlev and Menzies also spoke in appreciative terms of the services rendered bv Miss Donaldson, to which she -suitably replied. Refreshments were provided by the ladies of the congregation. . Among the guests at the Royal Hotel arc Mrs A. S." Paterson '(Dunedin) and Mr and Mrs Morgan O'Brien. A vcrv 'pleasing entertainment was given to*tho soldier patients in •he Military Sanatorium, Cashmere Him, on Saturday evening by Mrs A. la. Pidgeon and party, consisting oi Mesdames Tate, Bowkcr, ana Osmond Smith, Misses Bishop and McGregor, and Messrs.T. Charters and H. ft>. Hobbs. The chairman of tho Social Committee, in thanking Mrs Pidgeon and party for tho very excellent entertainment, expressed a wish that it would not, be long before they again visited tho Sanatorium. Miss M. E. Higgins, who has been matron in charge of tlhe Jubilee Homo, AA'oolston, since 1892, and who is now retiring, was farewelled by members of the North Canterbury Hospital Board and of the Hospital staff yesterday. There was a large attendance, which included all the inmates of the Home who were able to bo present. The chairman of tho Board, Mr H.'J. Otley, spoke in terms of high praise of Miss Higgins's services to the Homo and to the Board, and on behalf of the Board he presented her with a travelling rug, and a purse containing a cheque for six months' saiary. On behalf of tlhoso members of the Board's staff with .which she had been intimately connected', Miss .Biggins was presented with a leather suit-case. Mr F. Horrell, wbo was chairman of the Board for many years, spoke in eulogiatio terms of Miss Higgins's services, and the recipient suitably responded. Afternoon tea, provided by Mesdames Green and Herbert, was mudh. appreciated by the guests and the inmates of the Home. Miss Higgins will be succeeded by Miss Webster, sister-in-charge at the Coronation Hospital, who was formerly for about five years nurse-in-charge of tho / infirmary at the Jubilee Home. ■Tho" most successful social ever held in the OuruJhia district took place on Friday, the occasion being a send-off to Miss< Hurley, mistress of the school, and Mr and Mrs Henry McMillan. Songs were given by Mr H. W. Peryman, Miss Jean McMillan, and Master Jack Brown. During the evening, Mr W. P. Spencer (chairman of the Social Committee) presented Mr and Mis McMillan with a silver tea set, and Mr A. E. Stead (chairman of the School Committee) presented Miss Hurley with a ml- - manicure set. They, together with Mr J. A. Brown, referred to the many services which had been rendered to tho district by the recipients, and expressed regret at their leaving the district. The guests of the evening suitably replied. Mr H. AY. Peryman provided the music for the dance, and Mr It. Bartlett acted as M.C. ■ - -

A GIFT FOR YOUR LADY FRIEND. What would please your lady friend more than a useful Manicure Set to keep her dainty fingers pink-tipped and nails pearly; or a Casket containing a cute cut-glass bottle of some delicate perfume as Houbigant, Pivers, Yardley's P. 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 Ulanville's, chemist, High street. G535G-3966

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Summer sun makes summer sunburn, while dry and broken hair is often a result cf sea bathing. The woman who values her appearance is advised to visib Ballantyne's Toilet Salon without delay. A rose-leaf skin results from the use of Camellian Massago and Vanishing Creams, whi.'<: under the skilled attention given in this attractively-appointed Salon tho hair becomes eoit and, lustrous. 0

WEDDINGS. CAMPBELL—ELLIOTT. A ven- pretty wedding, which took place at Ashburton last week, was that of Miss Elliott, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Elliott, to Mr Archibald John Campbell, of Dunedin. The bride was charmingly attired in ivory crepe de chine, with overdress of silk lace, and wore a beautiful tulle veil. She carried a bouquet of pink and white sweet peas with long ribbon streamers. Miss Kathleen Elliott, who acted as bridesmaid, looked charming in a panniered frock of jade-green georgette, worn with a black hat. Two little nieces of the bride, Misses Myrtle and Thelma Elliott, wore dainty white silk frocks and carried baskets of heliotrope and pink flowers. Mr Gordon Campbell supported his brother as best man. After the ceremony about sixty guests were entertained at the Arcadia Tea-i rooms, the bride's mother wearing a handsome grey costume and jade-green hat, while Mrs Campbell (mother of the bridegroom) was richly attired in black. Later, Mr and Mrs A. J. Campbell left for the north, where tho honeymoon

is being spent, the bride travelling m n gabardine braided costume and tightfitting hat, trimmed with saxe blue.

CARR—OSBORN. A wedding of .considerable interesttook place last week in the Durham btrect Methodist Church, when Miss Janet Osborn. younger daughter of Mr nnd Mrs J. Osborn. of Fendnlton, wn* married to Mr H. M. Carr, of "Glcnallan," AVaikari, second son of Mr and Mrs F. J. Carr, late of Fendalion. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. C. Lawr'y, and Mr Firth presided at the organ. "The bride, who was given away by Iher father, wore a beautiful frolic oi' crepe de chine, embroidered with pearls and trimmed with hand-made face. She also wore a train, and the nsiifll veil, arranged in mob-cap style. The bridesmaid, Miss Kathleen >lc Lachlin, niece of the bride, was froeked in pale pink crepe de chine, her skirt being accordeon pleated. Mr Arthur Barker attended as best. man. The wedding reception was held in the Durham street schoolroom. The bride's travelling costume was a navy serge, embroidered with black, worn with a smart navy blue hat, relieved with red.