WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17121, 16 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 ori any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Miss Mandl (Hokitika), who is visiting Christchurch, is staying at the Clarendon. Mrs Peter Trolove and her daughter are visiting Marlborough, and are the guests of Mrs Charles Goulter. Mr and Mrs Charles Murray (Wharanui) are staying at Warner's. Mr and Mrs F. Hutchinson. (Napier) arrived froim the South .last night, and are at the United Service. Mr and Mrs J. Duncan (Oamaru) arrived in Christchurch last night, and are staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Wm, Murray, who have been in Christchurch for the past few months,- have left on the return journey to England. | Mr and Mrs_ Norman Daysh, of New York, are staying at Warner's. Miss' Madge Cogan, Waddington, is among the guests at the Marine-Hotel, Sumner. ,Mrs Gower Burns, who l}as been suffering from a severe cold, and is now convalescent, is recuperating at CashI mere Hills. The engagement is announced of Miss Mnrjorio Graham, elder daughter of Mr and-Mrs D. M. Graham, of Masterton, to Mr Eric B. Wellwood, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wellwood, of Hastings, Hawke's Bay. The engagement is announced of Miss Nora Niven, youngest daughter of the late Mr J. J. Niven and Mrs J.. Niven, of Napier, to Mr A,, W. G. Francis, only son of the late Colonel F. W. Francis, V.D., and Mrs C. J. Francis, of Christchurch. Mr John Murray (Deputy-Commit sioner of Stamps, Christchurch) and Mrs Murray, who have been on a visit to Dunedin, return to Christchurch this evening. For the first time in the history of the Auckland Presbytery, two women attended the meeting of that body on Tuesday evening as representatives of a congregation. They were Mrs J. Reid and Mrs Geddes, who attended as a commission _ from St.,, Andrew's Church. Invariably in the past, commissions. from vacant churches to the presbytery have been composed of men. An interesting feature of the Wellington municipal election ia the special appeal being made by women's organisations to secure representation on the City Council. Labour has its 'woman candidate, and there are. three othor women in tne field, two of whom have the official backing of the women s organisation interested in civic affair's,, while the third, with the'advantage ot actual iininicipal experience, is included in the "ticket" of the local Town' Planrttng and Ratepayers' Association., The indications are that women's representatives on the- City Council will be trebled as a result of the coming eviction. In proposing the toast lof "The "Ladies," at the luncheon to the Governor-General! at Hokitika, the Hon. H. II Michel, M.L.C., made ence to the self-sacrifice of the women living at Otixa and Arthur's Pass. By living there with their v husbands these women, he said, were' assisting in the construction of one of the greatest national works in the Southern. Hemisphere. Many of them had been there four, five, and even seven years. For remaining there under the conditions that prevailed they should receive from the Government a gold medal and at least 25 golden sovereigria. At the Oddfellows' Hall St. _ Asaph, street, to-night, the Plain Dancing Absembly will be opened by tho DeputyMayor (Cr. J. 5i4 W. Beanland). The dance is arranged by trie SpreydonBeckenham Dance Committee, who extend an invitation to all interested in select dancing. Mrs T. Boag entertained Mrs Howey, the Hydro, Brighton, at a delightful farewell tea at the Beresford, wflien a most enjoyable time was spent. Mre Howey leaves by the Ruapehu on Tuesday for England and France. The University, students of Connoti Hall gave a very jolly' little dance last; night, when they and their friends danced merrily to the strains of Miss McDonald's music. Amongst the guests wore Dr., Mrs, and Miss Hight, Professor and Mrs Condliffe, Mr and Mrs Aschman. Miss Thompson, Misses Martin, Porter, Valentine Aitken, Holmes, Cunningham, Leslie, and Taylor,. Messrs Scoullar, Frost, Methven, Thompson, Shackletonj De Roo, Marshall, Hamilton, Clemon, and McCaskill. | JAZZ CLUB. The first dance under the auspices of the Jazz Club took place at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, and was an unqualified success. The night was sufficiently cold to make dancing, pleasant, and ,Mr Willyams's band of eigjht instruments supplied excellent music. Amongst the ladies present were: —Mrs F. A'Court, in black taffetas, with net and ! gold lace; Mrs F. Freeman, black eouple satin, with blue and gold brocade ; Mrs M. Fell, jade-green, with bodice of beautiful brocaded velvet; Miss Hall, pale blue satin, with corsage of silver tissue; Lady Campbell, striking gown of cerise, "georgette, with circlet of leaves in her hair; Miss Jocelyn Jt"yno, palest • cameo-pink charmeuse, with touches of dull blue: Miss Hardy (NaSier), beautiful black gown, with side ! ounces of gold lace, the waist finished . with hand-made gold flowers; Mrs; Comerford, henna crepe de chine, wita j narrow bands of brown fur; Mrs ' Maurice .Louisson, black ta fret as veiled : with fine black lace, and finished wi.t'i ! large pink velvet rose on corsage; Miss ! Audrey Richardson, black beaded geor-! gette and ostrich 'feather fan; Mrs ! Wauchop, black satin, veiled' in silver embroidered georgette; Mrs Cyril Ward,black tulle, heavily trimmed with jet, Miss Betty Cotterill, black net frock and iridescent band lu her hair, Miss JoaivFulton, black charmeuse and lace, with jildc and gold ribbon girdle: Miss M. Wauchop, pale blue chiffon taffetas; Miss D. Diamond, emerald ' green crepe de chine; Miss L. Edwards ! jade green georgette, with corsage of 1 gold lace; Mrs Paterson, black cniffon j taffetas and net, with henna velvet; j Miss Mina Ward, pale" pink satin, with net frills; Miss Wynn-Williams, cream georgette and. lace, with tangerine vel-vet-Mrs A. S. Nicholls, Blue georgette, prettily beaded in red. Others present were: Misses L. Martin, Beadel, Gunn. Clarke, Hartle {2), Nora Bennett. The ; gentlemen present, besides the members of the committee —Dr. A'Court, Messrs F. Freeman, Cookson, Hall, Fell, Robinson, and Cracroft-Wilson —includ--ed Sir Charles Campbell, Messrs Cyril Ward, Brittain, Comerford, Sullivan, Dalgety, Lascelles, F. V. [

' Ward. L. Scott, Buchanan, Redder- ' spoon, A. Macfarlane, Ashworth, loraj tcr, Fuller, Drs. Louisson, G. Kusseu, j and Paterson. I B4NISH TIRESOME COUGHS. At this time of rear coughs and coicis ! arc prevalent. Don't neglect them,' u IbfV a bottle of Glanvillo s Special | Cough Mixture. This efficacious remedy ! for chest complaints is tfonderfu-Iy ! soothing and healing. It loosens the i cough and clears the lungs from c - bring mucous. Sold at 3s 6d per large bottle by the maker, D. Ferguson Glanville, chemist, High street. SEALINE FURS. .We have a beautiful range of Sealine: Coney Seal, Near Seal, and Real be™ and 'Opossum Motoring Coats. " ° have also a very fine Marmot Coat, trimmed with a large skunk collar. A» are lined with handsome American Brocades. We invite yon to make an early inspection, whether you desire to seenro Funs or not. T. Best and Co Ltd . 140 Lichfield, street. 829484012 AT ELSINORE. Careful dreseers will appreciate the ouality and design of our Dainty l>inner Frocks and Beautiful Blouses. These are all made in our otfn workrooms, and are right un to the minuto in fashion hnd materials. Your inspection is invited at Elsinore>s,;Loasby s Buidign, Caehel street.* * . E0409 THE EYEBROWS. . j The eyebrows, more than anything else, give expression to the face. How unpleasant, therefore, do they lo°k when, with puckered forehead, you aro trying to cut with a pair of bl>"» scissors. And yet you can get those scissors beautifully and : _permanently sharpened for only 9d at Archenhold s, do High street (nest Bonnington s). i YOUR FIGURE IS DIFFERENT. Tour figure is different from those of tao hundreds cf ladies you moet in the day—in fact, it would be difficult to find two figures exactly alike. In B. and C. Goraets, provision is made for all types of figures, -ano. you can be certain of securing a B. and u Corset to your exact liking. Mode ™ kngr land—sold by leading drapers. 15278-13 Attention is drawn to Messrs Tonka, Norton, and Co., Ltd.'s advertisement in this issue, with reference to an auction sale of carpets and rugs' to bo held on Monday next. This exceptionally fine lot have just landed, and will stand comparison with any that have ever been offered for sale in Christchurch. "

Summer sun makes summer sunburn, while drv 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 Vanu.hmg Creams, while under the skilled attention given in this attractively-appointed Salon the hair becomes soft and lustrous. . WEDDINGS. McMILL AN—UMAMBERUAIN. A wedding of interest took place at the Edgeware road Church recently, when Miss Lucy Chamberlain, daughter of Mr and" Mrs Arthur Chamberlain, " 541 Manchester street (lato of Ellesmere), was married to 3lr W. Bryoe McMillan, Culverden, son of Mrs Wm. McMillan, and the late Mr McMillan, Cashmere (late of Irwell). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W- B. Scott, of Kaiapoi, an old friend of the bride's family, lie church was beautifully decorated by the members of the choir, and the service was choral. Mrs Gordon. Williams presided at the organ. The .bride, who was given away by her father, wore a bridal gown of ivory souple satin, wit" brocaded satin sash, and_ trimmed witn pearls and silver trimming. Het embroidered veil was formed into a mob cap, and' wreathed with tiny orange blossoms that were-worn by the bride s mbther. She carried-a veiled bouquet of white.roses and lilies, with streamersof Harrow white ribbon. Her only was her 'sister, Miss Hilda Chamberlain, who wore a £own of old rose taffeta, black hat, with a single : roso toning with her frock. Her bouquet was of roses and autumn leaves, tied with tiny ribbons of old rose shade. Tho *bridegroom was attende'd by Mr Jack Rennie, of Taupiri, North Island. Mrs Chamberlain,_ mother of the briae, wore a navy tailored costume, navy velvet hat, trimmed with tuft of jisprey and edged with gold tissue, black ostrich' stole, and carried a bouquet of apricot' roses and autumn leaves. Mrs McMillan, mothel- of the bridegroorii, wore a -gown .of black taffeta,- black feather boa, and small bljck toque, with white wings. She carried a bou-'. quet of mauve flowers. _ Subsequently Mr and Mrs/Chamberlain entertained about a hundred guests at their residence, "Enderly." The marquee, which was erected on the tennis lawn, was daintily decorated with red and white streamers, red berries, and autumn foliage. The tables were tastefully decorated with roses. Later, Mr and Mra McMillan left by motor for tho South, the bride travelling in a smart-ly-cut mole v'elour cloth costume and henna velvet hat. FARRELL —CO OKE. A quiet but very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew's Church, Auckland, on Thursday, April 7tli, when Miss Ida Cooke, elder daughter of Mr Hand Mrs W. A. Cooke. Herne Bay,. Auckland, ISto of Christchurch, was married to Mr Guy .Farrell, elder son of Mrs J. Faxrell, and the late J. Farrell, Merivale, Christchurch. The bride looked very sweet in a dainty frock of whito georgette over pale t>mK satin, and her veil was charmingly arranged in mob cap fashion, with dainty pink grapes and silver* leaves. The bridesmaids were Miss Dora Farrell and Miss Winifred Cooke, both wearing very pretty dresses of pale pink satin and silk net, with Leghorn fiats, trim-mcd-with pale pink and mauve ribbon. Each carried, bouquets of chrysanthemums to match, Mr Frank Farrell acted as. groomsman, and Mr Li Lord as best man. Mrs Cooke,' the bride's mother, wore black satin, relieved with white, and black hat with henna trimmings, and carried ' a henna-coloured bouquet, while Mrs Farrell was attired in a smart tailored costume and block hat with osprcys, and carried a bouquet of dahlias with autumn-tinted leaves. Mr and Mrs Guy Farrejl left for.tho South, the bride travelling in a very smart navy costume and fox furs, with hat to match. GARDINER-—McMLLAN. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at I'Hillcot," Cashmere Hills on Thursday afternoon, when Miss Nan McMillan, only daughter of Mrs McMillan and the late Mr John McMillan, was married to Mr Herbert Gardiner, Xrwellj second 'sou of iVIr find. Mrs Gardiner, "Glenarm," Sumngr. The Rev. J. D. Webster officiated. Tho pride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Murray McMillan, wore a lovely frock of ivory crepe de chine and georgette, trimmed with hand-embroidered crystal beads; she also wore a wreath of orange blossoms and pearls with beautifully embroidered veil, ' and ■ carried a shower bouquet ,of pink and white flowers. The bride Was attended by Miss Lorna Gardiner, srster of the bridegroom, who wore a charming frocK of white ■ georgette .over satin, with corsage of silver tissuo. Her hat was of silver tissue with ostrich feather trimming, and she carried a pink flowera. There were two little flowergirls, Betty and Ella McMillan, nieces

of the bride, who looked sweet in white frocks of crepe do chine embroidered m j ?'• carried baskets of blue and white flowers, with streamers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr WTaylor. Later, Mr and Mrs Gardiner left by motor on their wedding tour, the bride wearing a stvlish grey garbardine costume and black hat, with evhito ostrich plumo.