WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17114, 8 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 mu6t bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. ■ Sir Ralph _ "Williams and his niece, Miss William's, who have been staying at "Cadogan," Timaru, are now visiting Christchurch, and are at .Warwick House. Miss Mary Seddon arrived from Wellington yesterday morning and later, accompanied by Mrs B. B. Wood, she left for the West Coast. Mrs Eric Bullock left last night for the North. Mr and Mrs Leo. Logan, of Wellington, are spending a few days in Christchurch, and are staying at "St. Elmo." Mr and Mrs J. H. C. Bond are amongst the guests at Warner's. The Misses E. M, and D. Williams, of Te Ante, Hawke's Bay, are visiting 6hristchureh, and are staying at the Clarendon. Mrs M. West and Miss Elaine West,, of Wellington, who ha% r e teen visiting' Mrs West's daughter, Mrs A. S. Taylor, Knowles street, leave for their homo to-morrow night. ,-• Mrs and Miss Giddcy (Capo Town) have left for a four-weeks' tour of the Southern Lakes. • Miss Lovna Bean, who has been visiting Auckland and'llotorua, is staying in Wellington a week before returning • South. Miss Marion Bridges, daughter of General Sir William Bridges,, K.C.8., •who was killed on Gallipoli, is visiting her aunt, Mrs 11. Braitlnvaite, Hastings. ■ . . The engagement is announced of Mr .11. Stuart Glendining, son of Mr and Mrs J. It. Glendining, ■ of Dunedin, to Miss Ruth Douglas, daughter of Mrs J. Fleming Douglas. Mr Glendining at present is with the firm of Messrs Ross and Glendining, at Wellington. Miss Adelaide Van Staveren, of AVellington, has been earning golden opinions for her singing in Sydney. After appearing several times in! association with the Verbrugghen Orchestra, Miss Van Stareren was engaged to sing tho role of"* Delilah in "Samson and Delilah" ' (Saint-Saens) with file Sydney Philarmonic, in nsso?iatit>n with the Verbrugghen Orchestra. That concert took place in the Sydney Town Hall on Thursday-'evening last, and looked like being- "a big musical event when the last mail left. Miss Van Staveren is at present under engagement to Messrs J. and N.' Tait. Miss Maisie Hall, formerly of Christchurch and Auckland, who has joined her brother, Mr Winter Hall, who ia acting with the films in Los Angeles, writing to a sister, states that Hollywhere she is living, "is in the midst of tho moving film world, and that the Btudios were full,of authors of note. They had hail' with, them Sir G.>Parker, Gertrude Athertori; Eleanor Glyn, and others well known in the iiterarv world. Miss Hall worked- in a set "for Sir Gilbert Parker for ten days and found the author, a very quiot man. Another celebrity was Sessuo Hayakawa, who lived near by and,at Christmas gave n very beautiful Christmas party, at which the tree was absolutely covered with small scarlet el.ee- ' trio 'lights, and glowed in the dark? %iess marvellously, greatly to the joy of. the small-guests. The Rev Mother and Community of Lewisham are this afternoon entertaining at a. garden party their, many Mends in Christchurch, particularly those who assisted in any way to bring their recent art union to such a successful issue. As it is almost impossible to send individual invitations to all', the Rev. Mother and the Sisters will be delighted to welcome any of their well-wishers who may have.been inadvertently overlooked. Every detail, which makes for success has been attended to by' the willing workers who are interested in the

garden fete to be held at Mona Vale to-morrow afternoon. The proceeds are to be devoted to the erection ot an Anglican Memorial Church at Feudalton. The gardens at Mona Vale are themselves well worthy of a visit, and all tho stalls will be stocked with useful articles, while delicious afternoon tea may be obtained on the grounds. The kindlv disposed people who are always ready to help the needy and orphan—and* they are legion—will han> an excellent opportunity to-morrow afternoon, of assisting a deserving cause. The Sisters of Nazareth- have purchased the,house aud eighty acres of ground, at Middleton, formerly owned by Mr J. J>. Hall, and hero they will accommodate about ninety boys, many of whom, left destitute, were committed to their care during the influenza scourge. The Sisters; five of whom have recently arrived from England, feel that in their new surroundings the boys, will be able to acquire a- knowledge of farming, which will later lie of great advantage to them, and --to their country, and which they could never have acqiiired in the more restricted surroundings at Nasaretn House, Sydenham. In the beautiful gardens of the new orphanage, a monster garden fete is to be held to-morrow afternoon and evening. Many stalls, stocked with produce, home-made cakes and sweets, and all kinds of plain and fancy needlcAvork, will be arranged in the grounds, and a strong committee have in hand the management of innumerable side-shows. As, the proceeds of the fete are to be devoted to the upkeep of the orphanage, which is almost entirely dependant on the- kindness and charity of the public, it 13 hoped that, given fine weather, the efforts of the promoters will be crowned with success. The reason that so many homo-made knitted jumpers and coats fit so badly is that the common mistake is made, of slavishly following the directions given in books without regard to the fact that every woman knits differently, each one putting fewer or more stitches to the inch than the other. One woman has juat made a beautifully tilting coat in the following way. She worked, a smnll piece with the wool and the pins that she was going to use. Then she counted how "many stitches went to the inch lengthways and breadthways She then measured a coat that belonged to a tailored suit* and reckoned out the number of stitches required to make, a copy of it in knitting. The best pattern for beginners to cony is one with a Raglan sleeve, as it ifvoids Ihe difficulties "experienced' with the arm and shoulder. Poor Gaby Deslys' Loudon house, with its wonderful bathroom all in old gold (including the bath it-self), is advertised for .sale.- It's in Kensington Gore, and quite ymall, but ever so lovelv inside, and full of the little ill-fated dancer's own ideas in decoration.

An old identity of Auckland, in the person of Mrs Houghton, wife of Mr 11. W. Houghton, of Kumaru street, Remuera, died on Sunday, after a'long illnes's! She was the youngest daughter of the fate Mr James Anderson, an old Aucklandcr in the early sixties. Sho was born at Tauranga, and'had resided in Auckland since her marriage. Her husband survives her, also two sons (Mr Wathen Houghton, second engineer s.s. Mahenu, and Mr Reginald Houghton, second engineer of the s.s. Mararoa), and two daughters (Miss Hilda Houghton, of .Remuera, and Mrs Kyle, of Nelson). A very old resident of Auckland, ,Miss Mary Jane Milne, died at Remuera on Monday, aged eighty-one years. Deceased was the eldest' daughter of the late J. S. and M. Milne, and was born 'in Ireland. She was a firstclass milliner, and came to Auckland: in 1863 in the ship Queen, of tho Mersey, from London. In 1870, Miss Milne started 'in business as a milliner and mantle-maker in the northern city, and four years later was joined as a partner by Mr H. C. Choyce. . The business developed into men's mercery and gen-} eral drapery as the years passed byy and has now for- a l'oug time been ons of ihe leading establishments in Auckland. Miss Milne'is survived by her 1 sister, Mrs H. C. Choyce, and a number of nephews and nieces. ■ The Avonskte Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade paraded in the Brigade rooms v last evening. Mrs 'Watkins, lady superintendent, was in charge. Captain 3tcKinney, assistant commissioner, and Mr Becconsale, corps superintendent, were also present, and conducted, an examination for first and second officers. Mrs W. G. Black, -of Sumner, has gone to Hanmer Springs for a few weeks. i Mrs W. F;'Raphael, of Sumner, has returned horlle from a holiday r.t Queenstown. , A pleasing little function took place at tne opening of the season' ol the Richmond Hill Golf Club, when the lady, captain, Mrs C. H. Hamilton, on behalf of the members, presented Miss McDowell with a silver jewel case, and wished 'her the best of good wishes oh the occasion of 'her impending marriage.

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A feature of our business is our remodelling department, in which only specialists are employed, under the personal supervision of our principal. The infinite care we take, however, receives its reward in the unqualified satisfaction of our clients. We would be pleased to receive your order. T. Best and Co., manufacturing furriers,. 140 Lichfield street. . 829484012 . DAINTY BLOUSESTN ORIGINAL DESIGNS. "Something different"-is the quality that lias gono to make our Blouses so fi.vourably commented upon. The designs are original and striking, each feature reflecting a, careful consideration of the individual requirements of vthe wearer. Special sizes to suit all. Dainty Blouse Co., 653 Colombo street, nest City Buffet. ._ * 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 Cameilian Massago and Vanishing •Creams, -while under the skilled attention' given in this attractively-appointed Salon the hair becomes sort and lustrous. • a WEDDINGS. WATSON—MITCHELL. The marriago took place at St. Paul's Church, Gasuel street, on Wednesday morning of Miss Etnel M. Mitchell, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. M. Mitchell, SpreydoUj to Mr Walter J. Watson, or Curistcliurch. The Rev. John Paterson performed tiie ceremony, and Mr Raynor White presided at the organ. 'The bride was given away by her fatner. tine wore a beautiful gown of ivorysatin .charmeuse and georgette, draped in gracefully-falling lines, tlie long court tram from" the wioulders being lined Vfitlh powder-blue georgette, and hand embroidered in one corner. Her dainty embroidered tuile veil was arranged prettily over her hair, and caught at either side -with orange blossom. - v She carried a lovely shower bouquet of whit* roses and carnations, with streamers of powder-blue tulle, completing a very cnarming toilette. The bride was attended by her' sister, Miss Eileen Alicdaell. She wore a becoming frock of pale cream crepe do chine, a large cream picture hat trimmed with powderblue ribbon and tulle, and carried a shower bonquet of deep apricot. r0333 and autumn leaves, witn, streamers of j

powder-blue tulle.'.. A niece of the., bridegroom. Miss Melba Watson, was a very dainty flower-girl, in her pretty irock of pale mauve frilled net with rosebud trimming, carrying a bnsket of deep apricot roses and*petals. Mr W • R. Macdonald attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Mitchell entertained the guests, numbering sixty, nt tfoeir residence, Agnes." 'Strickland street, Spreydon. Mrs Mitchell received her p.tuasts wearing a smart black charmeuso frock, with black toquo trimmel with touches of gold, and handsome scarf. Subscquent--47, Mr and Mrs Walter Watson left by moter for their wedding touV, the brido travelling in a saxe blue costtWic. trimmed with black chenille, and a chic little black panne velvet kit. . CATTELL-MCHOLLS. The marriage took place on Tuesday' afternoon in St. Thomas's Church, Newtown (Wellington), of Mrs Dorothy Xicholls, widow of the late Mr Charles Nieholls, of Christchurch, to Dr. Sydney Cat-tell, of Tauranga. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W r . Fancourt, vicar of St.'Thomas's, and friends of the. bride had added belladonna lilies and other flowers to the harvest festival decorations of the church. Mr Collieplayed appropriate wedding music. The bride, who was given away by 'her father, Mr Harlcy, wore a rose P"ik stockinette frock with panels of silvergrey embroidery, and a black hat trimmed with a butterfly bow of black laco nt the back. She carried a bouquet of pink flowers to tone with her frocK. The bridesmaids were Miss Eva Cat toil and Miss Nancy Robinson, the bride's* niece. Tho former wore a frock of blue tfharmeuse, with a'pretty hat to tone, and the latter, a little girl, was in a frock of pink satin, with overdress ot spotted net. On her hair she wore a wreath of rosebuds, and she carried a posy of the same flowers. The best man was Dr. Waddell. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs C. Stuart in Owen street. line hostess, who is the bride's sister, wore a frock of black cVope dechine with gold embroideries, and' 3 . black beaver hat, and her bouqiiet was of scarlet flowers. The bride's mother, Mrs Harley, was in black satin, with touches of mauve, and hat to match, and Mrs Cattell wore a black tailored costume and black hat. Among ths relatives who were present were Mr 3 Eassoii, Mrs Arthur Green, and Miss Green, Miss Martin, Mrs F. Cattell, Mrs Robinson (tho bride's sister), Mrs Akers, and Mrs and Miss Coldicutt. Later in the afternoon the bride and left for a visit to tho north. SOCIAL AT~SUMNER. - A very pleasant social evening was held in the Sumner Town" Hall on Wednesday, iwhcn, the mombers of tho bowling"' club . held a propressive euchre party and dance. • The hall was tastefully festooned witih-the club's colours, yellow and brown, relieved with evergreens and autumn tints. The successful lady at the euchre was Mrs S. W.- Dean, white Miss Illingworth secured the. booby prize. The gentleman's prize was won by Mr P. Gronn, while Mr F.'C. Malms secured the "booby" prize. Dancing was kept up until the early hours of t'he morning, Mrs Gray providing the music, while Mr F. C. Malpas acted as M.C. Amongst those present were: — Dr. and Mrs Gosset, Mr and Mrs H. Barlow, Mr and Mrs G. A. Alexander, Mr and Mrs T. F. Chambers, Dr. and Mrs Slater,-Mr and Mrs S. W. Dean, Mr and Mrs J. A. Booth, Mr and Mrs E. A. Johnson, Mr and Mrs C. T. Middleton, Mr and Mrs H. Gardiner, Mr and Miss Brown,' Mrs Malpas, Nurso Overton, Mr and Mrs J. Illingworth. Mr and Mrs W*. Hampton, Mr and Mrs Whitfield, Miss E. Sherrard, Mrs Gregory. Hunt, Miss Leithead, Mr and Mrs Willis, Mr and Mrs C. De Pa*3, Mrs C. A. Preston. Miss Gardiner, Mr and Miss Allen, Mr and Mr H. W. Heslop, Mr and Mrs T. B. Boulton, Mrs and Migs-Bain,'Mr and Mrs S. East, Mr H. C. Jones, Mi- and Mrs J. ]J. Thomas, Mr and Mrs It. Wnlla.ce, Misses McMurray, Mrs Corson, Mr airf Mrs H. D. Bates, Mr and Mrs C. M. Roswell, Miss J>, H«nha'm, Miss G. Wilson, Messrs, H. ,G. Jamieson, W. G. Black. W. H.Dale. PAY OF HOSPITAL NURSES. to "the press.*') NELSON, April' 7. : The resident-surgeon of-'ihe Nelson Hospital forwarded an application to the meeting of the Hospital and Charit.able Aid Board from the nursing staff, (excepting the dispensing sister) applying for increases in salaries. It was pointed out. that the present salafie'a were less than the recognised minimum for the Dominion, arid the underpaying of the staff was a handicap on Nelson I girls wishing to train as nurses in their own hospital, and also a liandicap on the hospital obtaining the most suitable trainees. To brinj. the salaries of all the nursing staff u"p' to the minimum as published by the Hospital Department, would mean an additional annual expenditure of about £22;", ■ The m'atTron of the'hospital wrote en* dorsing the application, and nlso applying for'an .increase in her own salary, as all other hospitals of simikjir sijso and responsibilities were paying noo loss than -£2OO a year to their matrons. • Mr T. Neale (chairman) said' there never could bo a uniform scale .of salaries, owing to the localities in which some of the hospitals were placed. The local nurses' salaries had been raised twice within the last,two years. • It was decided that the secretary should o'btain information regarding the salaries paid, by other hospitals of the same importance and size as Nelson.