WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17120, 15 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. Mrs R H. Hennah and Miss Hennah, Winchester street, are leaving to-day for a fortnight's holiday m the country, where they will be the guests of Mis George Gerard, "Snowden." Miss Rachel (Hokitika) arrived from the West Coast last night, and is staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs W. F. Tracy have returned from their honeymoon, and have gone to their home in New Brighton. Mrs B. B. Wood returned from the West Coast last night. Lady Kinscy, accompanied by Mrs It. A <Vnderson and Miss Kathleen Anderson (,'lnvercargill) left yesterday for Hanmer. I>r. and Mrs Talbot 'Timaru), arc visiting Christchurch. Dr Robertson and diis daughter, and the Misses Park (Sydney;, who have been visiting Mt. Cook,' arrived m Christchurch yesterday, and are staying at the United Service. Northern visitors at present in Christcluirdh include Mr and Mrs A, Nation (Whakatane), who aTe at tie Clarendon, and Mr and Mrs George V. Pearce (Devonport), who/ &ro at the United Service. Mrs Wilfrid Hall (Glenroy), not Mrs J. D. Hall, will be hostess at a. fancy dress dance at her residence to-night. Miss Thomson (Opawa) is at present amongst the visitors at "Haeremai," Sumner. ■ ■ ■ { Mrs George Hehnore entertained tv number of friends at a small bridge party at her home in Fendaltoh on Wednesday evening. The hostess wore' a beautiful gown of black laco over ivory charmeuse. Abongst those present were Mesdames Fox, Reeves, Turnbull. H. Acland, Eric Harper, Chas. Reid, Jellett, Misses Cowlishaw, Cq<M, Reeves, Watson and Aitken. A very enjoyable dance was held in tho Pier Hall," New Brighton, by the Rawhiti Social Assembly. The hall was prettily decorated in yellow and black and evergreens. About forty couples were present. Splendid music was supplied by Miss IS. Tilleyshort, while' Messrs H. Bailey and A. M. Olivers played extrns, which were very much appreciated. Mr A. Gibbs acted as Mrs C. H. Lewis, of Avon street, entertained a number of friends at afternoon tea at the Beresford' yesterday. The table was beautifully decorated with roses, crimson larkspur, and maidenhair fern, and a very dainty teaWas dispensed. Amongst the guests' were Mesdames Btillitrd, Ybu'ng, ''Ma.li; froy, Harris,'Elliott, Roberts', Greenfield, Haraber, and Miss Hamber. Miss Jessie Bowron, Heaton street', gave a very pleasant party yesterday afternoon in honour of ner cousin, Mrs Bowron. Two which, created mue'h amusement and Interest, were held, the winners being Mrs Kersley and Miss Mary Petre. / Amongst tho guests were Mesdames Qeo. Bovvron, Petre, Stott, Stanilaiid, ; Wauchop, Lucas, Quarrell, Kersley, Misses Thompson, Sluis, D. Hight,. Petre, and Nicholl. The Beckenham Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade paraded at tihe rooms on Tuesday evening... Tho members, in charge of the lady superintendent, had practice in bedmaking, first aid, and" roller bandaging. A lecture, given by the lady distnes superintendent, dealing with alcohol as a stimulant, and explaining its uses and abuses in cases of severe illnesses, was much appreciated by the members, who accorded tho lecturer a vote of tmnks. ; On - Wednesday evening, a very enjoyable linen shower evening was given by Miss L. Wear, Queen street, in honour of Miss Annie Davies, Itedcliffs. During the evening recitations were given by Misses 11. Thompson and D. Wild, a violin solo was contributed bv Miss S. Tindall, and other musical items were rendered .by Misses J.- Bishoo, H. Laing H. Davies, E. Wells, H. Halliday, W. Hoare, T. Hepburn, M. Norton, and E.'MaeGregor. < ' ' The first of Madame Leedham-Crowe's musical chats, which sfte delivered in the reception room of -he Women : s Club, was most interesting and instructive, and gave great pleasure toner audience. She interspersed her remarks with musical items, her playing of the "Moonlight Sonata" being particularly delightful. The second of these chats will be given on Saturday evening, while a third will follow next week. Miss A. Eglinton (Wellington) and Miss Alice Queenan are' : among' the guests at the Royal Hotel. Mr and Mrs W _ Midgley. of Femialton. left last evening on a holiday trip i to Auckland. - V | The monthly meeting of the commitI tee of the Phillipstown Kindergarten was held last Tuesday. Present: Mesdames T. E. Taylor (in the chair), W'iiiiams, Dunbeir, Herbert, Leaver, and T. Griffiths. It was reported that a shed! had been built and the sandrbox given by the Mayor completed. The headmistress (Miss Willis) reported that the 'roll number was 80 and average attendance 65. Mrs Williams vißited the school during the month and brought sweets for the children. Amongst the other visitors were Mrs T. E. Taylor, ; Miss Hull, Mrs and Miss Brookfield, Miss Pugh, Miss Reynolds, Miss Tabart, Captain Andrews and Miss Hatclnveil. The treasurer's report was as follows: School contributions £G 2a 9d, subscriptions (per Mrs Williams) £5. Mrs C. Falconer, of "Hillview," Main •South road, Islington, who died last' week, was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1855. She arrived in New Zealand at the age of twenty, and was married in Lyttelton by the Rev. Mr Lee in 1877. During the last 30 years the family had resided in the. Islington district Mr Falconer being employed at, the local freezing works tor many.years previous to his retirement. The deceased is survived by her husband, two daughters, four sons, and ten grandchildren. The funeral took place at the lempleton the Rev. Mr Canter officiating. Wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs J. Curragh and family, Mrs James and family, Mrs Tavlor and family, Mr and Mrs Conway, Mrs Beatty. and family, Mr and Mrs Grequer and family. Mr and 3lrs R. Ealam, Mr and ; Mrs Welsmore, Mr and Mrs H Dyer ;H r ., nnd w Drayton, Mrs Kent- and family, Mr Booth, Mr G. Lewis, L.O.L. No. 2iA, and the Addingtou boilermakers. A memorial service was held in St. David's Presbyterian Ohureh; Hornby, on Sunday evening last in memory of Mrs Falconer and Mr John I McTainsh, son of Mrs McTainsh, of {Shaad's Track, Hornby. There was a

organ. . . Our London correspondent writes: An engagement of New Zealand mteiest nnnounred is that between Miss.Dons Helen Buckley, daughter of the late Air St John Maclean Buckley, of Ked castle, Oamaru, and o Mrs Buckle}, 4 Cedar House, Cheniston Gardens, Kensington, and Lieutenant Humphrey R. Sandwith, elder soni ot the fit* Dr F. M. Sandwith, C.M.G., F.R.CU , M.D., and of Mrs Sandwith, Low Wood, Ascot. Bessie Haughton . writes !-Tl«««JJ three w'avs of meeting trouble, trrst to swear at' it, which relieves one s feelings, worries one's friends, and does nothing to remove the cause of gnet. mis is a man's way. Second to weep over it which causes the head to ache, ana makes the'nose Ted and puffy ana also does not remove the trial, lnis « n woman's way. And third to treat it as a motorist does a breakdown in his machine—keep cool, and do what you can to mend matters. This is a way a man or woman can follow. A ladv who has just returned from the backblocks in the King Country speaks of the splendid work winch, is being done amongst infants under the auspires of the Plunket nurses (says the Auckland "Star"). Most of the children seen were remarkably well-developed under the feeding system directed by the nurses. Several of the children from IS months to two years of age have never tasted a sweet, and on account of the regularity possible -on a farm, manv of them slept soundly for 10 to IS hours out of the 24. The old idea of feeding the babies on anything that was going was now a tiling of ..the past, and a. crust of. bread given at stated intervals was what was given instead of the old "dummy" made of India rubber that caused so much trouble to the young digestive functions. "There is no fear of the degeneration of the race when such splendid specimens are being reared by the young mothers in the backblocks of our cokiitrj." Fresh air, proper feeding, and good, regular sound sleep are doiig venders for the babies who are lo bo the future men and women of this Dolh moo. The Melbourne press has again discovered the wickedness of Sydney. Writing in the "Argus" last week a visitor gives some impressions. Among them are the following:—"The girls in Sydney have nothing up their sleeves, bec'au?*» they have not any. The young woman who appears in the streets " : th her arms covered is likely '.o be «'d at. Also most of them know t....'i. they have well-shaped shoulders; and they make sure that the public will know it too. A filmy something that covers but does not conceal forms the usual attire from about the level of the heart, curvinig in a graceful # sweep of cool transparence to the small of the back. The story that a flapper on being asked whether she would have her new frock sent home decided to take it i with her because there was plenty of room in her purse is lot very much exaggerated. Compared with their Sydney sisters Melbourne midsummer girls load themselves w-.h (Oothes. _ The difference in climate, of course, is mainly responsible for the difference in ■ weight of attire. If the habitue of the Block can do with 2floz . of diaphanous costume early in January, then her prototype of George. Street needs only 12oz in March. The surfing h-.ibit, which is more pronounced than ever,. together with" the general freedom of the beaches, probably is responsible in a measure for the diminution of dress, and the long succession of balmy days and of perfect nights encourages tho tendency to elimination." Tho Avonside Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance' Brigade paraded last evening under Mrs ■Watkjne, lady superintendent. Dr. Bates, divisional surgeon, gave a lecture on poisons, at. theconclusion of whi-.'h,he,was accorded a yotb of .thanks. Mrs Bell started her duties as first officer of the Brigade. A meeting of tho Sumner Guild in connexion with the Seamen'<s Institute was held in the Council Chambers, when. o president, Mrs G. Av. C. Smithson, 1 presided over a good- attendance. It was decided to hold the meetings of the Guild once every two months.. Six senior and four junior members were elected. Arrangements were made to give a concert and supper at the Lyttelton Institute on the last Thursday '' in the present month. Mrs Wallace reported on the. visiting of the sick seamen, at the hospital during the past four months, there being an average of five, patients. ■ , ' Mrs A. Ci Wilson and Miss E.Wilson (Clifton) 'have returned from a holiday at Hannier. Mrs J. W. Lill (.Fendalton) and Mrs •E. A. Johnson (Sumner) are the guests of Mre H. Wright (Dunsandel). The lady members of the Richmond Hill Golf Club played their first medal match of the season yesterday, when there was a good entry. The result was a win for Mrs A. Eattray. On Wednesday evening, the patients at Sunnyside Hospital enjoyed an exceptionally interesting concert, arranged by Aliss Marian Woodhouse and the Key. F. N. Taylor. A successful feature of the evening was the share taken by.Miss Woodiiouse's Glee/Party of girl singers, who, according to an appreciative member of the audience, "sang like angels and looked like flowers." They were especially applaiided in tho "Song of May Morning," "Where My Caravan has Rested," and the graceful little humorous item, "Two Clocks." Amongst the solo singers, Miss Lochead gave two beautiful items, "Come to the Fair" and "Tune of the Open Country" ; and Miss Grace Wilkinson sang with much effect "The Lost Chord." Mrs Parr n gave "The Arrow and the Song," Miss 11. Willis "Teach Me to Pray," and Miss Sparrow "Husheen." Mrs Wickenden'e. violin number, "Shepherd Dance," was another welcome contribution to the programme. Miss Woodhouse sang magnificently in "Blow. Blow, Thou Winter Wind," and in the encore song that followed. The two solos chosen by the Rev. F. N. Taylor were "Drake Goes West," and "Since I have Loved Thee"; Mr Guernsey's selections wero "I Hear Thee Calling Me," and "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes" ; and Messrs Taylor and Guernsey were also much appreciated in their duets, "Flow Gently, Deva," and "The Moon has Raised Her Lamp Above." Many encoxes showed the pleasure given by good singing in the institution. The engagement is' announced of Miss Doreen Kelly, elder daughter of the late Mr P. fl. Kelly and Mrs Kelly, of Napier, and Mr Clifton S. <»Geddis, second'son of the Hon. W. J. Gcddis and Mrs Geddis,' of Napier. The death has occurred at the Westland Hospital of Miss Batten, who was , for twenty years infant mistress at the Hokitika" School. She afterwards acted as relieving mistress till super- \ annuated some years ago. Since then ! she had resided at Ross. ; WOMEN POLICE. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.') WELLINGTON, April 14. A deputation from the Society for : the Protection of Women and Children . waited upon the Minister in charge of I police, the Hon. E. P. Lee, to-day, to '• urge him to adopt a complete system 1 of women police. Mrs A. R. Atkm3on. I the only speaker, drew the Minister'* . attention to the success of women police I in otfher countries. Mr Lee pointed out that police mat-. - rons did good work at railway statiori I and other places. A question of ,' policy was involved, and he would place i the matter before Cabinet. He would i also place before Mr Ma-ssey a suggesf tion that Lady Stout and Mrs Massey ii should make enquiries for a suitable in-

structor in England, should ifc be. decided to appoint policewomen in New Zealand. Visit Mrs Rolleston for the follow* ing :-•Electric Baths and Violet Ray treatment; Electrolysis, the only cure for superfluous hairs; courses of Hair and Face treatment: Shampooing, Manicuring, Marcel Waving, etc.; Switches, Transformations, Toupees; ..Cpmbings made up from, os Gd per switch. Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square. Tel. 373. N6703-0559 ■ Wo wish to inform the ladies of Christchurch and - surrounding district that we have added a dyeing ■departI ment to our business, and by an entirely new process we are able to secure a beautiful deep black, with a good gloss and a fast colour, the best, we claim, in Australasia. T. Best and Co., Ltd.. manufacturing furriers, 140 Lichfield street. •• 82945-4012 DAINTY BLOUSES IN ORIGINAL DESIGNS. "Something different" is the quality that has gone-to make our Blouses so ft.vourably commented upon. The designs' are original and striking," each feature reflecting a careful consideration of tho individual reguiremunts of tho wearer. Special sizes to suit all. Dainty Blouse Co., 653 Colombo street, next City Buffet. 8 X Summer sun makes summer sunburn, while dry aMd 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 win c results from the use of Camellian t> Massage, and Vanishing Creams, while under the skilled attention given in this att; actively-appointed Salon the-heir becomes soft and lustrous. ■ > ~ 0 WEDDINGS. SHJRES-STEPHENSOX. The first evening wedding to take place in Dtinedin was solemnised at First Church, recent:}-,-when Harold Melson Shires, of Kaitieke. King Country and youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Wm. Shires, of "Burdale," Geraldine, was married to Dorothea Erwin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs Stuart Stephenson, of "Mandalay," St. Clair. The ceremony was performed at 7.30, the church being crowded. The pretty young bride entered the church with her father, her bridal robe taking the form of an exquisite evening gown, surmounted with the usual veil. The ' bridegroom and other mcmbeis of tno party were attired in full evening, dress. After the ceremony, Dr. and' Mrs Stephenson entertained a number, of relatives and friends at their residence, "Mandalay," St. Clair, at a dinner-party and fox-trot, the toilettes worn by the guests being very smart, the whole function presenting a gorgeous scene. The happy couple were the recipients of some very handsome gifts. • Their future home will be in the King Country, where the bridegroom has a sheep run. farquharl-wilson. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Belfast, when Miss Mvrtle Fffie Wilson, second d«uehter of Mr and Mrs W. M. Wilson, of Urekia Farm, Belfast, was married to Mr Samuel George Farquhar, eldest son of Mrs George Farquhar, R-adcliffe road, Styx.' The Rev. D. D. Rodger, of Papanui, officiated, and the church was tastefully decorated by the girl friends of the bride. The "bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was charmingly gowned in a dress of ivory crepe de'ehine, the skirt being accordeon-pleated, and the bodice being of crepe de chine, trimmed with pearls, with* shadow lace sleeves, and t orange blossoms at the wav.it. The veil of Brussels net, embroidered, was effectively arranged in mob cap fashion, and was wreathed with tiny sprays of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of cream roses, with ribbon streamers. Miss Bertha Wilson, sister of tho bride,

who acted as bridesmaid, was daintily dressed in a simple frock of crepe do chine, of lime shade, with hat of black georgette, finished with velvet ribbon to tone with her dress. She carried a bouquet of beautiful roses of golden hue. The other bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Farquhar, sister of» the bridegroom, wore a becoming frock of mauve crepe de chine, and picture hat of black georgette, with velvet ribbon tho shade of her frock, and' she carried a beautiful bouquet of mauve asters. Miss Rona Pino, the flower-girl', looked very sweet in a dainty little frock of pale&t -pink, finished with a butterfly bow, and carried a pretty little, basket of 'pink rosebuds. She wore a wreath of rosebuds on her hair. Mr James Farqulinr, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr Edgar Wilson, brother of the bride, attended the bridegroom. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Wilson entertained a large number of friends at their residence, "Urekia Farm." Mrs Wilson received her guests in a smart navy braided costume and black toque of ,panne velvet, trimmed with gold lace. Mrs Farquhar, mother of bridegroom, also wore a smartly-cut navy costume and black panne velvet hat. Later, Mr and Mrs Farquhar left by motor for the-South, the- bride travelling in a navy serge costume and navy velvet toque, simply trimmed, .with touches of gold, red, and green. EVERITT—O'FARRELL. A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Barnabas Church, Fendalton, on Wednesday, when Miss Mabel O'Farrell, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs L. H. O'Farrell.of Fendalton, was married to Mr William G. Everitt, only son of Mr George Everitt, of Spreydon. The Rev. H. S. Leach was the officiating minister, and Mr G.' Claydon (cousin of the bride} presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away bv her father, wore an ivory crepe de chine dress, prettily handworked, and the orthodox veil, arranged in mob-cap style, with a coronet of orange blossom. She earned a shower bouquet of choice flowers. Miss Ruby Everitt (sister of the bridegroom) attended as bridesmaid, wearing a saxe-blue crepe de chine frock with, touches of silver and dainty cream lace, and a floppy black hat relieved with a pink rose. She carried a bouquet of pink flowers and golden leaves with pink streamers. Mr Chas. Russell was best man. After the ceremony the bride's parents entertained the guests at a breakfast in St. Barnabas "Schoolroom, Fendalton, where the usual toasts were honoured. Later in the evening the happy couple left by motor on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a navy tailored costume, saxeblue hat relieved with cerise, and a Wack fox fur.