WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17119, 14 April 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased t6 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. Mrs and Miss Hall (Glenroy) returned home yesterday, after a short visit to town. ■ «• Miss Seddon returns from the West Coast this evening and will spend a short holiday with her sister, Mrs W. S. Bean, Aldington. Mrs Louis Campbell (Happy Valley) is spending a few days at the Clarendon. Overseas visitors at present in Christchurch include Mr and Mrs H. B. C. H. de BliJ, of Samarang, Java, and Mr and Miss Barkworth, of London. Miss Evans (Muritai) arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and is staying at Warner's. Miss Stewart (Riccarton) returned from Australia last week. Miss Lorna Gardiner, of Sumner, is leaving to-night to. spend a holiday in Hastings as the guest of Mrs Ernest Cooper. Mrs Lcii. Harley (Rangiora) is spending a few days in town. Mr and Mrs F. B. Clark have returned to Christchurch after paying a «.hort visit to AVellington. Dr. and Mrs T. T. Thompson leave to-morrow for a holiday trip to the south. . Mr and the Misses Bond (Mt. Hutt), who were in town for the WestenraRobinson wedding, motored back to Ra~ kaia Gorge yesterday. Mrs J. C. Malfroy, who has been spending some months with her daughter in Christchurch, returns to Timaru to-day. Mr and Mrs J. D. Hall, Hororata, have issued invitations for a fancy dress dance to be held at their home on Friday evening. Mr and Mrs R. F. Smith. (Greymouth), who have been visiting Wellington, are leaving this morning -for the West Coast. Wellington visitors at present staying at tne' Clarendon include Mr and Mrs B. Benson and Mr and Mrs L. Bennett. Mrs Wm. H. Helmore oh Tuesday afternoon at a delightful party, given as a farewell t.o Mrs Patrick Campbell, who is shortly leaving for England. Included amongst the guests were Mesdames John Williams, Deans, George Helmore, Croasdaile Bowen, Teschemaker, H. Cotterilll, George Gould, Boyle, Harris, Atkinson, Wells, Beauchamp Lane, Misses Bowen and Sanders (2). " . A very pleasant evening was spent at Ue residence of Mrs F. H. Pyne, Bealey avenue, where the members of the Hinemoa Ladies' Swimming Club assembled to say good-bye to Mrs Wil-' liam Wood, who leaves on Saturday for a trip to England. During an_ interval in the games and music Mrs H. S. Batchelor presented the guest of' the evening with a gold and greenstone tiki brooch, as a memento of the manv pleasant hours they had all spent together, as members of the Swimming Ciub. . ' In the Y.M.C.A. building on Friday . night, Misses Burns and Shaw will give a lecture and demonstration on the art of glove-niaking. This lecture should be particularly interesting at this time of high nrices, and is only one of many, all instructive and useful, which will be delivered during the winter months under the auspices of the Home Economics Association. . Any girl might think of turning an old crepe de cliine Mouse into a camisole, but sho might riot think of contriving a dainty boudoir cap from :ts sleeved, should it possess ordinary long sleeves. The annual diocesan festival, of the Mother's Union ( was held yesterday. The Bishop addressed a # large congregation in the Cathedral in the morning, taking for his text, "He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden." -His Lordship spoke of the many high callings which women could now occupy, but the highest and most noble of all callings was the home. The afternoon gathering, which was puraly social, was held in Mrs Hunter's garden, Hereford street, and was attended by about three hundred mothers and their children, many of whom came in from country branches. The president, Mrs W. G. Roberts, spoke briefly to the mothers of a- few important matters of civic interest, which should claim their careful consideration. A band enlivened the proceedings while afternoon tea was dispensed. The opening dance of the Plain Dancing Assembly will be held on Saturday evening.in the Oddfellow's Hall, St. Asaph street. The committee extends an invitation to all interested in select dancing. An of five professional instrumentalists will supply the music. Miss O'Halloran, Glentui Station, Oxford, returned home on Tuesday, after spending a few days at the Cate, New Brighton. Mrs C. Stanley Smith, of D-unedin, who has been staying ;it Peel Forest, came in to Christchurdh yesterday to meet her husband, from Dunedin. Mr Smith went North l«st evtning, and will return to Dunedin on Friday with Mrs Smith. In a case that came before Mr E. C. Cutten, S.M., at Auckland, where a separation order was refused, the wife stated that her husband made her sign a receipt for every penny she expended! on domestic necessities. The explanation of the husband was that ho resumed control of the family purse because his wife got him into debt. Crossexamined by counsel, the husband ex-" plained that his wife owed 30s. Some curious ancient customs were re-, newed on the arrival of the Earl and Countess of Elgin, at Broomhall, Fifeshire, after their honeymoon. At the top of the steps leading to the ancestral honie_of tlho Bruces the household staff had assembled., In accordance with custom, one of the servants broke a cake of shortbread over the head of the countess, who seemed to appreciate-the meaning of ihe episode. It was doubtful whether the countess was prepared for the enactment of still another Scottish custom. This consisted of the earl bodily lifting the countess in his arms and carrying her across the threshold of the mansion-house, which is to be her \ future home.* I The engagement is announced of Miss Violet Hemery, only daughter of Mr and Mrs William C. Hemery, of Wellington, to Mr H. A. B. Brabant, youngest son of Mr H. S. Brabant, or Remuera, Auckland. The presentation of a "Mother's, Badge," made in gold, of the same pat-1

tern as those issued in direr to all mothers of soldiers l>v the W.N.R., to Lady Mackenzie at ' 'Wellington, on Monday afternoon, was a little mark of the great esteem in which the relatives of soldiers in this countrv hold both Sir Thomas and Lady Mackenzie. The news of the death of Mrs T. Kennedy Macdonald, which occurred nt Wellington on Monday night will be received by many of iher old friends in various parts of New Zealand with very great regret. Mrs Macdonald was a woman of great personality and kindness of heart. Her life was a long -e----eord of kindly deeds and sympathetic help very quietly and unobtrusively given. She was born in Torquay, England, and came out to Australia when quite young: then she met and married Mr T. Kennedy Macdonald, who predeceased her some years ago. Aftev Mr and Mrs Macdonald came to NewZealand a great domestic tragedy overtook them in the loss of their three children within a very short period, at the time of a fever'epidemic, and ft strong bond of sympathy' and friendshin with many pioneer colonists was then made, which has lasted for the lifetimes of all of them. In later vears Mrs Macdonald was a leader in the "Women's Social and Political League, the first, society of its kind which w:is. formed '<u New Zealand after women had been politically enfranchised. Her onl<: relative in New Zealand :s Mrs J. 11. Parker, wife of the editor of the Wellington ''Evening Post/' Miss E. Sherwood, who leaves NewZealand at the end of May with her uncle, to visit England and America, expects to be away about eighteen months. Miss Winifred Cheyno Famie, M.A., who na6 been appointed assistant secondary teacher in the Geraidinc .District hign Scnool, has a distinguished senol asue record. The 'Holder of an Education Board's junior scholarship, she attended the Gals' High iSchooi, Timaru, where she gained a Board's senior scholarship, became dux of t«Jie school, and won a University National scholarship. At the University of Otago s!ie graduated 8.A., gaining a University senior scholarship, and passed tho examination for M.A. with iirsi-class honours in zoology. For some years s'ne has boon demonstrator of zoology in tne Otago University, and lias also been engaged in research work. BANISH TIRESOME COUGHS. At this time of year coughs and colds are prevalent. Don't neglect thein, but buy a bottio of - Glanville's Special Cough Mixture. This efficacious remedy for chest . complaints is wonderl'u.ly soothing and healing. It loosens the cough and clears the lungs from clogging mucous. Sold at 3s <id per large bottie by the maker, D. Ferguson Glanville, chemist, High street. 7 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 wo 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. 82948-4012 Summer sun makes summer sunburn, whilo dry and broken hair is often a result ofsea bathing. The woman who values her appearance is advised to visit Ballantyne's Toilet Salon without delay. A rose-leaf birin results from the use of Camellian Massago and Vanishing Creams, while tinder the skilled attention given in this attractively-appointed Salon the hair becomes soft and lustrous. . ■ WEDDINGS. MURRAY—BULL. A very pretty wedding took place at Hawarden Church, of iwuss Ruuy Bull, of Culverden, to Air James . Murray, limaru. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore cream crepe-de-chine with silver bead trimming, embroidered veil and orange hlossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of hot-liouso flowers. The bridesmaids were Misses. Lottie and Pearl Bull and the best man was Mr F. Sullivan and groomsman Mr J. T. Bull. The bridesmaids wore electric blue crepe-de-chinc, Leghorn hats, with pink and blue trimming, and they carried bouquets of pink roses and autumn leaves tied with pink and blue ribbons. The church was filled. Mrs Wyatt, L.R.A.M. officiated at the organ, and ' played the Wedding March. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Culverden Hoterand the large dining room was well filled. Felicitous speeches were made and the bridegroom, on behalf of his wife arid self, expressed his delight at the large" number of friends present. In the evening at the Amuri Drill Hall, the Culverden residents assembled at the invitation of-the bride's parents, and a delightful dance and supoer were thoroughly enjoyed by n, very large assembly. Heartv cheers were (riven the bride and brideprnom who departed bv motor car for their lioneymoon in the South. WOMEN'S-CIVIC, GROUP. iAt the monthly meeting of tho Women's Civic Group, held- on .Monday evening, attention was drawn to the matter of the Harper river diversion in connexion with the supply of electric current to the city and suburbs. A motion was carried strongly expressive of the opinion tbat the industries and conveniences of the community should not be jeopardised lor a possible saving of from £SOOO to £IO,OOO. The subject of a "half-way house for the detention, observation, and treatment" of persons not actually insane, but so far removed from mental normality as to menac6 The community and their own interests, was discussed. The desirability of the establishment of such an institution was affirmed, and the hon. secretary was asked to writo to the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Health to that effect. Miss J ordany formerly Inspector-Di-rector of Domestic Science in West Australia, was present, and gave some interesting information as to various aspects of her work. PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME. (JBOH OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) ". LONDON, March 3. At Holy Trinity Ohurch, Xorthvrood, .on Ferbruary 23rd, the marriage took placo of Anthony Adamson Whiteside-, of Douglas, Isle of Man, advocate, to Dorothy,' younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Ware, of Auckland, and widow of Lieutenant F. Richardson, N.Z.E.F. This month the wedding is to take place of Miss Jean Marjorie Chrystall and Major Francis Brougiiton Shcttle, I.M.iS. Mrs Chrystall is expecting her eldest son,- Captain J. ]'. Chrystall, 13th Hussars, home from-Mesopotamia, where he has been for nearly five years. Her second son, Mr H. M". Chrystall, has an engineering position in British Guiana. Mrs Chrystall and her eldest daughter 'hope to return to New Zealand about the end of the year. An engagement of New Zealand interest announced this week is that between Mr Frederick R. 8.. Jowitt and Miss Kathleen Margaret I.upton, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Lupton, of Leeds. Mr Jowitt is the son of Mrs J. H. Jowitt, of New Zealand and Leeds, and grandson of the late Mr J5, B. Jowitt, of Leeds and Tunbridge Wells. He was born in Dunedin, and brought to England as a child. Aftew being educated at Marlborough College he went out to Auckland cnd*studie'i at King's College in 1907, where he became a member of the Auckland Mounted Rifles. Three years later he went to Melbourne, and in 1912 came to Bradford to learn the wool business, and became Australian buyer for Messrs Robert Jowitt and Sons. . In October, 1914, he was commissioned to the Prince if Wales's Own West Yorkshire Regiment, and saw much service in the early days of the .war, He was severely wounded and reported killed, and bis injuries

necessitated a lengthy course of treatment at Wandsworth Hospital. Miss Rita Isnnca (Dunedin) intends spending some time in London with her brother. It is her intention while in London to study music, and later in the year to visit the Continent. BeTore beginning her studies, Miss Isaacs, with a few New Zealand friends, intends spending some weeks in Devonshire and Cornwal.