WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17126, 22 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 Deans left last night fdV Auckland to attend the wedding of her son, Mr Douglas Deans, to Miss Iris Studholme.

Miss Neave is visiting her sister, Mrs Percy Acton-Adams, Clarence Reserve.

Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy returned to Timaru yesterday. Mr and Mrs E. S. Trigg (Sydney) arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and are staying at Warner's.

Overseas visitors to Christchurch include Mr and Mrs L. A. Smith and Mr anil Mrs Mangnall (St. Ames-on-Sea, England), who intend to tour New Zealand, and who are at present at the Clarendon. . ' _

Mrs Alister Deans, Mrs Symes, and Miss Olive Mcllwraith left last night for Auckland,to attend the Deans-Stud.-holme wedding. Mr and Mrs A. Tasker (Nelson) are visiting'Christchurch, and are staying at the Royal Hotel. Miss Hope Syme (Melbourne) is the guest of Mrs Cecil Wood, Cambridge terrace. Miss Lorna Bean has returned homo ; after an extended holiday spent in the i North Island. r I Mr and Mrs Cucksey and Mrs CrowNey, of the Bay of Islands, who are on j a motoring tour, have arrived in Chrint- ! church, and are stayingjat the Royal . Hotel. JOT Miss Bradley (Chartens Bay), who has been visiting Miss Preston, Fendalton, returns home to-mprrow, and will bo accompanied by Miss Rose Preston. ■ Mr, Mrs, and Miss Rowe (Ejceter, England), who have been staying at Warner's, went south yesterday. Mrs Jennings is spending a week with Mrs Edwin Hamilton, Clissold street, before proceeding north. Mr and Mrs W. J. Sim return to-day from a visit to the Southern Lakes. Mrs Cayley-Robmson and Miss Robinson, have returned from a tour of the North Island. • Mr and Mrs J. H. Little, who have < been paying' a short visit to town, returned yesterday. Mrs Robert Harley, of Takapau, who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, leaves for the north to-morrow evening. , i Mrs and Miss Owen (Sydney) are staying at the Clarendon. Miss Edna Henderson (Invercargill) arrived last' nigtit on;a visit to Mrs Cyril-Ward, 1 Merivale. '" -'■ -'■.'* Visitors at the Clarendon.include'Mr and Mrs W. E. Wilson (Wangilnui) and Mr and Mrs J. Simpson,/of Tokarahi, Qaraarn. Mr;and Mrs G. D. Greenwood (Teviotdale) are in town for a few days. Mr and Mrs David Costello (Sydney) .went*north lost night after spending some time in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Finley > (South Australia) who have been staying at Warner's, went south, yesterday. Mrs C. Farra and Miss A; Queenan are staying at. the Royal for a few weeks,' prior to leaving 1 early next month foi a visit,to Sydney. Miss fiily Scarlett, who is leaving Reef ton to.tako up her residence in i Christchurch, was on Sunday evening the recipient of a presentation by St. Stephen's choir, of which she has been a very valued member since childhood. In making the presentation of a handsome silver bag purse, the Rev. A. T. Milgrew expressed the regret of the choir in losmg her from amongst their number. The choirmaster (Mr H. Cooper)., also expressed the good wishes of-all for her future. The death occurred at the Reofton Hospital on Monday morning of Miss L. A. Moller, formerly « teacher m the Reefton District High School. The Solwyn Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade held its week-

. ly meeting on Tuesday evening, Mrs I'H. H. Smith, lady superintendent, in charge. After some little time had been spent in the practice of transport, ' Mrs S. A. Watkins. lady superintendent of Avonside Nursing Division, gave an and instructive demonstration of massage for the throat and chest. After answering various questions, Mrs Watkins was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. • Four new members were enrolled. The engagement is announced of Miss Olive Briscoe, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Briscoe, of Knox street, Little Coogee,-Sydney, and Mr T. A. Webb,

youngest son of the late Mr Thomas Webb and Mrs Wcbb,/oi Auckland (N.Z.). The Queen (remarks the "Gentlewoman"), with her great commons***, and knowing the straits to which many women of good social position ha*e been reduced through war losses, and also -because ceremonial- has never appealed to .her trora childhood up, has nut a veto on extravagant dress at the .forthcoming Courts. Ladies who make their first curtsey these days at the Court need no longer pay anv more for their presentation gowns .than an ordinary evening frock. Trains and feather headdresses, as you have heard, are taboo, and, be it understood; all freak frocks. In the opinion of our King and Queen, to wear anything m the wav of bare-back dresses, exaggeratedly shout skirts, etc., is vulgar and unbecoming. A wedding of much interest took, | place' recently in Melbourne, when. Miss ! Bertha Monash, only child of Lieut.General Sir John Monash, was married toDr Gershon Bennett. The ceremony was conducted in the evening on April 7th at the home of the bnde'a lather. The. bride's aunt, Mrs M. Simonsen, stood with Sir John Monash, and attending the bride were two matrons of honour, Mesdames Leslie Kozmmsky and Reginald Webster. The only bridesmaid was Miss I>oris Simonsen, cousin of the bride, and Mr Eric Simonsen (also a cousin) was best man. Only relatives and a very few intimate friends were present at the ceremony, as in the evening Sir John Monash gave a reception' and danco in All Saints Hall, St. Kilda.

Miss Gwen Wratt (Fendalton) was hostess yesterday at an r-fternnon tea, at which her visitor, Miss Mavis -Maifarlane (Kaiwara), was the guest ot honour. Those present included Misses Margaret and Gornldine Andefsou, Helen Orbell, Meg Garland, L. Duthie (Wellington), Barbara Oayden, Counio Ledger, and Thelnia McCarthy. Amongst the guests at St. Elmo are Mrs Gedge (Cornwall, England), Miss Battersby (Wellington), Mr and Mns Robinson (Greymouth), and Miss IX Christie (Ak.aioa).

On Wednesday evening Miss Nancy Williams gave a delightful bridge party, at which all the guests had an enjoyable time. Amongst those present were Mrs It. Webb, Mrs Cecil Wood, Misses llonnldson (2}, Symc (Melbourne),. Marjory McDougall, Connie Ledger, N. Knight, Nancy Hartley, Ruth Denham, and Barbara Clayden. About fifty patients from the Military' Sanatorium, were conveyed to tho L.ncom Agricultural College on Tuesday last, as the guests of Mrs Alexander, of jbhe College, and of the Lincoln branch, of the Red Cross Society, An excellent repast was provided, the tables being set out in a 6imny corner, where a' band of willing helpers assisted. Weather conditions being"idesl, and. having access to all parts of the institution, made it a profitable and most outing. ■ •

Tho members of the New Brighton branch ef the W.C.T.U. paid a surprise ■visit to the residence of Mrs H; M. Hall, Bexley. Mrs Hall has recently retired from the presidency of tho Union, after over six years' service. On betiialf of the members. Mrs Bellamy, vice'-president, presented Mrs Hall with •a beautiful rose bowl, as a token of the love and esteem in which she was field. Occasion was also taken to present to Mrs Nicholas, who* has resigned after three years as secretary, i china teapot and stand. Mu%ical items were contributed by Mrs Beeby, Mioses Spratt. Eaglesomc, Hall, and M. Spratt, and a most enjoyable evening \pas spent.The Spreydon-Beckenham Assembly . Committee, whose usual dance was to have taken place in the Oddfellows' Hall, St. Asaph street, on Monday night, have postponed it till Wednesday night, <ps Monday is Anzao Day.

A delightful little dance, organised'by the. Tpuch-Wu'd Club, was held in. tho : Orange Hall last evening. The rooms were tastefully decorated with, autumn leaves and.club colours, ■ T*he;chaperons were Mrs Seed, who wore a pale blue, satin • gown j Mrs W. Dickie, in handsome black satin and 'ace dress; Mrs, Renai," vioux rose crepe de chine; Mrs C. Stewart, black; satin frock, ivith sequin overdress. Amongst the dancers wero Miss Stewart, in silver tissue and jade, georgette; Miss Mollis- Stewart, pink dewdrop net; Miss McCrackon, effective frocK of tomato net; Mis>a Milnes, gsaxe blue georgette, with touches of. oerise; Miss E. Jackman,-cream lace frock, with pink swathed belt \ Miss Fry, pale blue cnarmeuse, with silver lace; Miss M. Somerset, .blue satin, with, lemon georgette overdress; Miss L. Stewart, pale pink ninon. Otlhers proBent included Misses Francis, Jarmari, Ellyett, Ritchie, Elsie Sinclair, Messrs do Roo, Withers, Agar, Hodgkiss,, Inder, R. P. TKomas W. E- Holdgate, K. Ritchie, Fowler, J. Wilson, K. G. Archer, J. B. R. Mason, R' F. Martin, Robertson, Milnes, A. Rutfer, N. McCrostie;- Renai, Geo. Dickie, and Dr. Seed.

There was quite a largo gathering at the Navy League's Club room last evening, on the occasion "of a presentation, from members of the League to Mr and Airs Alex. Boyle. Mrs Bojle.woro a ■handsome gown of black souple satin, with I 'tiny laco-edgcd. frilU 6i ivory net forming the collar and front; Mrs Aigur Williams was in a charming fro.ck of lemon georgette, largely patterned in autumnal tints, while MiS3 Phyllis Boyle wore, over a black taffetas frock, a handsofno. mulberry velour cloth coat. Others presens were Lady Denniscon, Mrs and Miss Jocelyn Pyne, Mrs S. K. Sleigh, Mrs fheo Barker, Mrs T. G. It Biunt, Mrs H. Holland,. Mr and Mi* A. K. Firth, Captain and Mrs Cdlonna, Mr Marriner, Mrs arid Miss Beadel, Mr 3 and Miss Thelma Raphael, Mr John Anderson,' Mrs Sximnters, Misß wood, Mrs Crhnie, Mrs D E. Wood, Misses Hannay (2), Mr Bevau-Browu, Mr FergiißOH,'sMrs Dickenson,, Mrs Arthur Morton, Mrs Wyatt/ Mr and Mrs C. J. Treleaven. , The committee of the Victoria Leaguo met at tlio Women's Club for morning tea to welcome Sir ltalph Williams an<i his niece, Miss -Dean, who are visiting New Zealand. _ The visitors were lev ceived by the Vice-presidents, Mesdamea Bean, Henry Acland, and Chilton, and the acting h'on. secretary, Miss Overton. A. long l table f .was arranged across tho .end of tihc_ room, and was decorated with scarlet gcraitiums, fuilvias, and autumn foliage. " Mrs Bean welcomed the guests,, and asked Sir Ralph »o speak. In reply, he gave a brief sketch of liis life's work, and mentioned that he had had the duty of proclaiming twokings, as he had been Governor on three occasions in different parts of the Empire- The Dominions, ho said, wore as sticks in a,\ great bundle; each has it>; own beauty or faults, none is perfect in itself, but together they helped to strengthen and complete the whole great Empire. Those present were Sir Ralph Williams and Miss Dean, Bishop Julius, Mesdames Henry Acland, Bean, Chilton,. Dalgety, Blunt, Hanmer, Hall, Eric Harper, Hogg, Lester, Wanklyn. and Orb'ell,,Misses Julius, McOwea, and Overton-Seddon (Wellington), and Mandl (Hokitika). The Avonside Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade paraded at the rooms,. Mrs Watkins, lady superintendent, in charge. After the general, business, members formed into squad? and went tfhrough, first aid and homo nursing tests, as they intend competing for. the Division Cups in a few months' time. 3lajor Grey, district superintendent, visited the division, and made arrangements for the parude on Anzae Day, Air Hoddinott, senior corp superintendent, also'addressed the Division.

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WEDDINGS. SHELDON-HEAPHY. A pretty marriage was celebrated at Greymoutn on Tuesday morning, when the Rev. Father Long joined in the bonds of holy matrimony, Daphne, youngest daughter of Mrs M. Heaphy, and Gerald McLellan, second son of Mr and Mrs J. C. Sheldon, Hilton, South Canterbury. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Cyril Heaphy, and wore a smart fawn coat frock and fawn- and blue hat, and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Higgins, wore a smart grey costumo and coral hat. Her bouquet was. of cosmos and maidenhair fern. Mr Arthur Sheldon, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mr and Mrs Sheldon left by the Otira express en route foi Wellington, and llotorua. '. A vory pretty wedding was solemnised at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Bariiadoes,street, when Miss Eileen Pope, tihird daughter of Mr and Mrs Pope, "Hollywood," Riccarton, was married to Mr Eugene Horan, second son of Mr and Mrs Horan, Wilson's road, Opawa. The Rev. Father O'Connor celebrated Nuptial Mass, and Miss K. O'Comw presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her lather, was attired in a handsome*' gown of whito soirple satin and lace, the bodice being embroidered with pearls, and a spray of orange,blossom at the waist, while from the shoulders hung a court train of satin,'lined with shell pink, and finished with pearls and orange blossom. Her beautifully embroidered tulle veil was arranged with, a coronet of orango blossom. Sho carried a lnvcly bouquet of white roses, with tulle streamers. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Connie Pope; who wore a daintv flounced frock, of cream silk not;, with bands of white satin, and a black picturo hat with gold roses and autumn loaves, j Sho carried' a bouquet of the same col-! •urs. Two little nieces of the bride, 1 Molly .and Nancy Pope, looked very sweet in cream net frocks, tiny frills, and bands of #hell pink, with wreaths of roses. 'One acted as trairibearer, and the other as flower-girl, carrying a basket of white and pink roses. Mr J. Bowney was best man After the ceremony,.the gueats were entertained .at the residence of the bride's parents, a marquee being erected the lawn, 'where the wedding breakfast was served and the usual toasts honoured Later, the 'happy couple left for the south, the bride travelling in a navy cloth costume, and smart toque of blue velour, faced with mole. ~ : LORD MILNER'S WEDDING; ■■ The marriage of the late Colonial Secretary.was a "real surprise" (writes the Londbn correspondent of the MeJ-„ bourne "Argus," under date of March: 3rd). Until a fortnight ago he was regarded as a confirmed bachelor. Indeed, for a couple of generations Lord ■ Milner and the late Lord Kitchener were regarded as matrimonially impossible of attainment. So many women Jiad tried and failed. When 'rumoured in clubland after *Lord Milner's resignation that the late Colonial Secretary wag to be married, everyone was incredulous. However, rumour proved to be true. The bride was Lady Edward Cecil, a daughter, of the late Admiral Masse, who was Meredith's original for tho hero m "Beauchamp's Career." At the time of her first mar-riage-Lady Edward Cecil was one of the prettiest women in .English society; as a child she sat for .'Millaiß's picture, "Puss in Boots;" To-day she is a woman of great personal charm and high intelligence... Lord Edward Cecil died in 1911, and the new Lady Miner's son was killed in action in 1914. A month ago her daughter Helen was married to Captain Hardinge,' son .of the well-known ambassador and exIndian. Viceroy. The circumstances surrounding Lord Milner's marriage -were delightfully characteristic of.the man. Ho spent a few days at his solicitor's'house in order to obtain the qualification of residence, and was then married in the presence of four people at a* church in Paddingt'on, the bride being given away by her sister. Lord Milners servants at Great College streW heard the news from the newspai>er men. They had not the least idea their master was to" be married. He told them he waa going abroad for some weeks, and his unlabeled luggage waa sent to Victoria in advance. A soul of steel, at any fate to subordinates, though intimate friends claim that Alfred Milner has a soft corner in his heart for very many people. An hour "before his wedding he remembered Ellen Terry's birthday, and sent her a bunch of flowers a me3sage of congratulations.