WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17113, 7 April 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication m 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.

Mrs R. H. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes, of Bluecliffs, went North last night. Mr and Mrs George Elliott, of Auckland, arrived from the South last night, and are staying at the Clarendon. Miss Evans (Gloucester street) and Miss McLean (Public Health Department, Wellington), have returned from an enjoyable holiday to the Franz Josef Glacier. ! Mrs. Geo. Bullocß returns to her home in Wellington to-night. «

Mr and Mrs Fred Ivitchingham, of Greymouth, who have been spending a few days in Christchurch, leaves today for" Akaroa. Mr and Mrs A. R. Gorrie, of Paeroa, Auckland, are staying at Warner's. Sir Thomas and Lady Robinson left last night for Wellington, where they will be guests at the Midland. Mr and Mrs J. L. Gilkison, of Invercargill, arrived last night, and are at tho Clarendon. Dr. and Mrs Walker went last night to Wellington, en route for their homo in New Plymouth. visitors at present in Christchurch include Mrs and Miss Giddey, of Cape Town.

Mrs Parsons-Taylor (Kaikoura) arrived in town on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs H. P. Jackson, of Geelong, who have been spending a fortnight in Christchurch, and Mr and Mrs M. Myers, of Wellington, were among the passengers who left for Wellington by ferry 'steamer last night. At -the monthly (meeting of tho Christchurch District Nursing Association, Nurse Maude reported that tho last month had been a record for quietness in the nursing world, the health of the town's people being exceptionally good. Several old patients had died, one of whom had been nursed for 14 years, by the District Association Nurses. .The out-patients' department was on the increase, the number cf visits for January being 185, February 198, and March 441. The district visits for the month amounted to 1074. Among the guests at the Royal Hotel are .the Hon. P. J. Nerheny and Mrs Nerheny>-«wid Mr and Mrs W. Kane, of Auckland.

On. Saturday, a garden party, for which much preparation has been made, will be held at Middleton, in the grounds of tho recently completed orphanage, which is to be opened on Sundav, and, which will be in charge of the Nazareth Sisters. There will be ■well-stocked stalls of produce, cakes, and fancy goods, while games and all kinds of amusements will be provided, and a band will be in attendance. The proceeds of the garden party are to be devoted.to.the furnishing of the new orphanage,' and for such a worthy object tho public is certain to make a generous response.

At Mona Vale, JTendalton, on Saturday, the parishioners of the Anglican Church, Fendalton, will hold a garden party, the proceeds of which aro to be devoted to a Memorial Church Building Fund. Besides the usual cake and produce stalls, there will be a hat stall conducted by a lady doing business- as. "Elizabeth," and from her may bo obtained; at a reasonable price, all kinds of hate, particularly ladies' and children's crocheted and knitted hats. A- stall of fancy goods, and a tea, tent, will be on the grounds, and a thoroughly good time is promised to, all. '

Gilby's College have received advice that the following students have passed the I.P.S. (London) typists' examination :—With, distinction: Agnes Collins, Marjory'- Graham, Sylvia Dickinscn, Na'nro "Hooper, Margery Lake,' Edna Thomas, Lilla Warner. Passed: Dorothy Ashbolt, Helen Ballantinc, Momo". Boyes, Mona Ciark, Ing-.i Fisse, Marjory Free, Iris Harper, I 'Doris Haines, Millie KeiT, Doris Lowry, Irene Leaver, Florence Whitclaw, Mona Williams. The results of the Incorporated Phonographic Society's .examination in typewriting, held last November, hava just come to hand, and the following are the successes of the pupils of the Sacred Heart Girls' College:—Elementary grade: With distinction, Misses Mercy Cook, Myrtle Hooker, Helena Keane, and Mary Tansey. Intermediate grade: Pass. Misses Brenda Berry, Elsie Ives, and Kathleen Mannion.. At a general meeting of the Canterbury Women Teachers' Association, it was decided to' nominate Miss Chaplin as the primary teachers' woman representative on the Council of Education. Miss Baster, Miss A. Menzies. and Miss Wills,gave short papers on "Tho Best' "Method 'of Teaching Reading to Infants," and an interesting discussion followed. , .

The result of tho visit to Dunedin of Madame Strathearn and Sister Kathleen was a total contribution of £4OO for the West Ham Mission. Miss Kate Campion, the Auckland dinger, who is now prima donna with the Carl Rosa Grand Opera Company, was married in London recently* to the manager of the well-known operatic combine in wihich she has been so successful. f Yesterday's "Otago Daily Times" ha 3 the following:—Probably. few weddings which have been held in I'unedin attracted so much interest as one which was solemnised in First Church las« night, the reason being that it was tho first evening wedding to take place in a church in Dunedin. The novelty of the new inauguration, which became possible only by an amendment of the Marriage Act a few months ago, made a. very striking appeal to'the popular imagination, and this cirenmstanee manifested itself by the crowded condition of tlbe church long before the ceremony was timed to begin, and by the throngs which gathered >»utside the church to witness the arrival of the chief actors. In fact, so dense was the crowd in t'he vicinity of the churdi steps that the bride experienced some difficulty in gaining admission to her own wedding. The contracting parties were the daughter of a well-known local physician and a landowner from the North Island, and the ceremony, which passed off quite successfully, took tihe form of a ."pink" wedding, wliidk, our reporter understands,, means that the bridal party were dressed in pink.

A meeting of tho Jewish ladies <sf the community waff held in' the Synagogue yesterday afternoon to discuss arrangements in connexion with the visit of the Chief Rabbi, the Very Rev. Dr. Hertz, next month. Much enthusiasm was displayed by the large number of ladies present, and after some preliminary business was disposed of, it was decided to meet agahi next Thursday afterncoa. It was explained that the Chief Rabbi

would arrive in Christchurch on Thursday, May 19th, and he would leave for Dune-din on the 26th.

At St. Stephen's Church, Phillip street, Sydney, the marriage of Miss Lorna Easson ; a member of the New South "Wales Orchestra, and Mr Smart, was celebrated. It was a ' cream coloured" wedding, tJhe bride wearing a gown of cream cashmere de soie and georgette with handsomely-embroidered train, a veil and orange blossoms, the shower bouquet being of roses and maidenhair fern. She also wore a pearl necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Miss Marjory Easson and Miss Agnes Smart, wore cream crepe de chine with georgette and jersey silk, and their bouquets were cream and pink carnations. They also wore gold aquamarine brooches given them by Mr Smart, and Dutch caps of silver tissue. A girl friend of the bride, a violinist, played' Schubert's "Ave Maria'' while the register was being signed, and later on "The Wedding March. 7 ' A reception was afterwards held at Sergeant's, Market street, the guests being received by the brido's parents, Mr. and Mrs Easson, "The Jungle," Woolwich, also bv Mrs Smart, and Mr Vile, relatives of the bridegroom. Among the guests were the Misses van Staveren, of Wellington. Mr and Mrs Smart left for a motor trip after the wedding reception.

The Victory Assembly, who have arranged approximately 90 successful summer dances, he,ld their last dance at the St. Asaph street Hall on Saturday evening. The final entertainment passed off very successfully, over <k- couples dancing to excellent music supplied by Mr Wood's orchestra.

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Summer sun makes summer sunburn, while dry and broken hair is often a result of sea bathing. The woman who values her appearance is advised to visit Ballantyne's Toilet Salon without delay. A rose-leaf skin results from the use of Camellian Massage and Vanishing Creams, while under the skilled attention given in this attractively-appointed Salon the hair becomes soft and lustrous. 6

■yiy-S' WEDDINGS. i'^|.« DOHERTY—MACARTNEY. . A' wedding of more than usual interest was celebrated yesterday afternoon at the Lincoln Presbyterian Church, when Miss Annie Macartney, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Macartney, of "Wai-taha," was married to Mr Percy Doherty, M.C., of Methven, the Rev. Mr Paterson. being the officiating clergyman. The church was beautifully decorated by the girl friends of the bride, and Miss Phemio Suckling presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful gown of cream souplo satin, with a lovely overdress of Chant illy lace. The net veil was becomingly arranged with a'narrow spray of orange blossom and silver leaves. A beautiful bouquet of pale pink and white flowers completed ths bride's toilet. The two bridesmaids, Miss Annie Anderson (Oxford) and Miss Ada Phrrett, were gowned alike, and-'.vore charming frocks of shot pale blue,' fawn and "green,.chiffon taffeta, "their'^smart black panne velvet tam-o'-shanter hats having hanging silk fringes at the side, toning with l.heir frocks. The best man was Mi - Stanley Wright (Kirwee), while Mr W. G. Macartney' was groomsman. It is interesting to note that the bridegroom, best man, and groomsman'were all Main Body men in the late war. After the ceremony. Mr and Mrs Macartney entertained over two hundred guests at "Wai-taha,", Mrs Macartney receiving her guests in a black.satin frock,.beautifully beaded; with it was worn a small black ■ feather toque. ' A large marquee.-was .erected''on the croquet lawn, and with tha- tables was tastefully decorated with red geraniums and autumn foliage, the whole making a most effective scene. During the afternoon tda many toasts were honoured, the speeches being interspersed with songs,given by Mrs Mackenzie and Miss Dorothy .Nottingham. Subsequently Mr and Mrs Doherty left for their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a smartly-cut fawn costume, with small ribbon toque to match, and wearing skunk furs, the gift of the bridegroom. In tho evening a dance was held in the marquee, which was attended by about two hundred young, people.

MILLTON—BU-LLOCK.

The interior of St. Mary's ,Church, Merivale, was, yesterday afternoon, beautifully decorated for the wedding of- Miss Marona Bullock, only daughter of Mrs Bullock, of Wellington, and god-child of Mi's George Rhodes, Christchurch, to Mr Eric Millton, only Bon o£ Mr and Mrs J. D. Millton, of Garden road.

Archdeacon Haggitt performed the ceremony, and Mr. Hunt, organist, played suitable nuptial music. The bride, who was escorted to the altar byj Mr George Rhodes, looked bewitching in a graceful gown of white satin brocaded in Very simply made, the slight draping on the skirt being held with silver tassels. Tho net veil, lent by the bridegroom's mother, was becomingly arranged with a coronet of lace and small sprays of orange blossom, and instead of the orthodox bouquet, she carried a-'sheaf of lilies. Her only bridesmaid, Miss Shona Rhodes, wore a picturesque frock of pompadour chiffon taffetas, boldly patterned in pink and blue roses on a cream ground, and made with a plain bodice, and three panniered-skirt looped over an underskirt of exquisite cream lace. Her hat, with its drooping brim, ■was of the same lace, banded with narrow velvet ribbons of pink and blue, which fell in streamers at the back, and were finished with tiny posies. White stockings, white brocaded shoes, with diamond buckles, and an early Victorian bouquet, were the adjuncts of this really beautiful toilette. Mr Yryr Robinson acted as best man. Mrs Bullock, the bride's mother, wore a handsome black crepe de chine dress, embroidered with black chenille, a smart hat of shiny straw finished with ospreys, and a feather boa, while her bouquet was N of mauve flowers. Mrs Millton, the bridegroom's mother, a -gown of French grey souple satin, chenille-embroidered, and a peacock blue feather hat. Mrs George Rhodes wore a handsome dress of raven's wing blue 'satin with ninon overdress ; large velvet hat of the same shade, with upturned brim and feather trimming, finished with a gold rose. Her bouquet of crimson roses and red leaves was an effective colour note.

After the ceremony at the church a number of friends were entertained oy Mr and Mr 3 George Rhodes, at "Beverley,'' Clyde "load, the guests being received in the drawing-room, which was lavishly decorated with lilies, while in the liajl, which was a veritable bower of roses, Mr Bidgood's orchestra played enjoyable music. Tea was served in the dining-room, where the bride cut the wedding cake, which was made by Miss Morrison, who has been a member of Mrs Rhodes's household for twenty-five years. Amongst the guests were Mrs Eric Bullock, who wore an effective gown of henna-coloured jersey cloth, with

tam hat of the same -shade; Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, in a becoming frock of molecolonred corduroy velvet, with toque to match, and mole-coloured furs: Mrs R. Rhodes, Blueclifls, in black aeorgctte over violet satin, and black hat; Miss Rhodes, Bluecliffs, navy frock, heavily embroidered in amber chenille, with which was worn a string of amber beads and a wide-leaved hat, with uncommon trimming of jado green; Mrs Millton (Geraldiue), navy crepe do chine dress, -smart black hat, with wings tipped with emerald green, while her daughter wore a graceful gown ot grey crepe do chine, with sleeves of georgette patterned in cherry colour, w'hjile in her zvey hat the ciherrycbloured note was repeated. * When Mr and Mrs Eric Millton subsequently left for their honeymoon, the bride wore a brown velour cloth costume, the coat of which opened to show a blouse of burnt orange georgette, a brown panne velvet hat wreathed with autumn leaves, and and muff ot brown fur. The list of guests invited to the wedding included :• Colonel and Mrs Millton. Mrs R. Millton, Mr and Mrs F. J. Millton, Mr and Mrs E. J. Robinson, Mr and Mrs R. E. Harley, Mr and Mrs L. W. Harlev, Mr and Mrs M. Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mrs C. F. Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mn Vezey Hamilton, Mr and Mrs A. . E. GRhodes, Major and Mrs Hutton, Sir Heaton and Ladv Rhodes, Mr and Mrs M. H. Godbv. Mr and Mrs H. \v. Bullock, Colonel and Mrs Moorhouso, Mr and Mrs Holdswortli, the Rev. H. and Mrs York, Mr and Mrs James Deans, the Yen. Archdeacon and Mrs Haggitt, Mr and Mrs G. Reid, Mr and Mrs E. Wanklyn, Mr and Mrs Percy Wrteht, Mesdames R. H. Rhodes, C. E. Thomas, O'Rorke, G. H. Rhodes, A, W Wright, and L. Barker, the Misses Rhodes, Millton, Cracroft Wilson. Harley, O'Rorke, Wright Turnbull, Helmore, Gibson, Cotterill, AVestenra, Chaffey, Northcote, Gould Macdonald, Tesehemaker, Anderson, Pratt, Nathan, Stott, Beckett, Evans, and Kyler, Captains Dixon and Grey, Commander Rhodes, Messrs Wood,,Xorth- j cote, Deans, Rich, Heard, Wilding, I Ross. Gould, Cracroft Wilson, Macdonald, O'Rorke, Thompson, Cotterill, Sin-clair-Thompson, Clifton-Gibbs, Gerard, Pratt, Bridgeman, Harris, Garland, Bell, Reeves, Macfarlane, Perry, and Beadel.

ROBB—KEANE. ff' On "Wednesday last a very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Ita's Church, ltakaia, when Miss Marcella Winifred (Madge) Keane, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Keane, Kakaia, was married to Mr .George William Kobb, youngest son of the late Joseph Bobb. and Mrs'Robb, Cust. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. Father Price. As the bride and bridegroom left the church the "Wedding March" was beautifully played by Miss Monica McNamara. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty bridal gown of ivory ninon and georgette,, prettily trimmed with pearls and worked with true-lovers' knots, with a court train which hung from the shoulders of ivory ninon, lined with gold tissue, and worked with pearls and true-lovers' knots. HerHulle veil was arranged mob-cap fashion, with acircletoi orange blossoms and pearls, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white roses and madonna lilies and maidenhair fern, with streamers of pink tulle. The (bridesmaids were Misses Maggie, Julia, and Alice, sisters of the bride. Miss Maggie Keane wore a frock of pale mauve jersey net, with a lemon georgette hat and ostrich feathers, and carried a shower bouquet of lemon and mauve flowers, s and maidenhair fern, with streamers ~of lemon tulle. Miss Julia Keane wore a frock/ of mauve crepe de chine and silver tissue, with a mauve hat to match, and carried a shower bouquet of mauve and pink flowers and maidenhair fern, with streamers of pink tulle. Miss Alice Keane wore a pink silk frock and a white Panama hat with touches of pink, and carried'a'shower .bouquet of mauve and pink flowers and maidenhair fern tied with pink tulle. Three little nieces of the bride, Monica, Constance, and Madge Melville, acted as flower girls, and were daintily froeked in pink and blue voile, and earned pretty baskets of flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr J. ißobb as best man, and Mr A. Keane, 3«nr., as groomsman. The bridegroom and luh brother were returned soldiers and Main Body men. 'After the ceremony thp guests were entertained' at ■ the residence of the bride's parents, when the best wishes for the future homines, and-prosperity of the happy couple weft expressed by all present. The newly wSd.-d pair left during the attornonfoVthe north on their wedding tnp, the bride travelling in a'navy blue gabo.. dine costume, and saxe blue georgrttr hat, with bine. ostrich feathers a da set of black fox furs. A jolly ■ -Ijttl--dance war, held in tno- evening, ™* p brought the wedding festivities to a close. - • ' 7

: LTJKIES-TERBY. The wedding was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Greytown, on \HJnesday last of Miss Eka Annie Ten*, Sd daughter of MrsTerrv, Papawu, GYevtown, to Mr John Lulnes, eldest PonOf Mr J. Lukies, of ChristchuroiL. The bride, given away by herbrotiiei, wore a fro* of ivory crepe aes chmo trimmed with embossed oharmeuse, and pearls and a veil with orange blossom* hihe carried a beautiful bouquet of lil.es and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid (Miss M. Terry, sister of Uhe bride) was dressed in cream net with Leghorn Hat, and carried a bouquet of carnations, roses, and asparagus fern, 'with pi"K anTbluo streamers. Mr J>. Mclntnh,. Greytown, was best man. .Ine bridegroom's present to the bride was a necklet of pearls, and to the bridesmaid he gave an aquamarine and peau brooch. The bride's return gift was a gold albert. After the ceremony a reception was (hold in the Crown Theatre, and later the bride and bridegroom, lett by motor for Napier.

BECKETT-BUSH. . A rjicturesque wedding was solemnised recently at St. Paul's Church, Caslnel street, the Rev. J. Paterson officiating, when Miss Elsie May Bush, only aaugtiter of Mrs M; Bush, Middle per Riccurton, was married *to oecil Henry. Thomas Brown, youngest son or Mrs G. Beckett, Rollestoji. The bride, who entered the thurdii on the arm ot her brother, Mr W. Bush,, looked charming in a brown tailored costume and brovvn panne velvet toque with touches of apricot. A beautiful boiiquot of apricot roses and puturan leaves completed a charming toitette. Miss Ruby Bruce, maid-of-houour, wore a dainty frock of dove-grey velvet, embroidered in mauve, and a mauve velvet, hat, and s'he carried a bouquet of beautiful flowers in tho same shade. Mr 1. Smith carried out the duties of bes*; man. Alter the ceremony a reception was held at the- Cadena, where tho wedding breakfast was partaken of, and the usual toasts were duly honoured. Later, the nappy couple left amidst showers of confetti and wishes for the West Coast on their honeymoon tour.

AVHALL—BIELBY. Recently a very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Peter's Church, the Rev. W. Tanner officiating, t"ie contracting parties being Miss Gertrude Bielby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bielby, of Woolston, and Mr Louis Victor Waail. youngest eon of. Mr J. Wliall, also of Woolston. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory crepe de chine, beautifully embroidered, the usual wedding veil arranged mob-cap style, with a coronet of orange blossom. The brids carried a bouquet -of white roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Kditib. May Bielby, sister of the bride, looked dainty frocked m ivory satia charmeuse and georgette, with touches of pink rosebuds, with black georgette, hat and streamers. She carried a snower bouquet of pink roses ttnd maidenhair fern, which completed her

toilette. Little Edna May AY hall, niece of the bvidegroom, looked >wwt in a. trock of salmon-pink, with which .-"ho _earried a basket of autumn icaves. Mr Clarence Beaumont acted at. best man. Mr F. Whall presided at the organ. After the ceremonv the guests were entertained in the Hibernian Hall by the. bride's parents, the bride's mother wearing a navy costume and crepe de dhine hat to match, with white- osprey. The bride and biidegroom left by car, tho bride wearing a smart navy costume, with a pretty black glitteray. straw hat.

A RIVIERA SCANDAL. (By Cable—Press Association—Coprrifht.) (Australian »nd N.Z. Cable Association.) PARIS, April o. Mrs Gordon Lowe, wife of the tennis champion, was fined 500 francs on a charge of thefts from members' clothing hanging in the tennis pavilion at Monte Carlo. a Mrs Lowe was also Siiitenced to a year's imprisonment, but was given the benefit of the First Offenders' Act. Her case is the sensatjon of the year on the Riviera, as the Lowes moved in the most exclusive circles at Cannes. There Bad been complaints for a considerable time that monev was disappearing from the tennis clubs at Cannes. Disguised detectives kept a constant watch, and finallv caught the woman taking £2OO in notes which the detectives had left about. The woman confessed 'she had taken the monev to hide her gambling losses from her "husband.