WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17127, 23 April 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" itemß 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. Mr and Mrs George March, and family left Sumner yesterday for their future home in Kaiapoi,- where Mr March is to take charge of the local branch, of the Bank of New Zealand.' Mr and Mrs Sherratt, who have been visiting Mrs Sherratt's mother, Mrs Wells, are returning to their homo in Gisborne. Mr and Mrs W r . M. Caven have returned from a holiday visit to Hanmer. Miss Watson has returned from a brief visit to the country, and is, stayling with her sister, Mrs H. D. Acland, Park terrace. Miss L. Hyams, of Wellington, is in Christchurch" on her way to the A\ast Coast to visit friends. , Miss van Asch, who has been visiting Hanmer, has returned to Sumner. Mr and Mrs Max Fnedlander, Miss Priedlander, and Mrs David Fnediaucler have gone to Auckland to attend Dr. Friedlander's wedding. - Mrs J. H. Hall, Papanui road, gave a Jarge afternoon party yesterday m honour of her visitor, Miss Judith Jenkm, Sydney. Mrs Hall wore an elegant gown of jado green silk stockinette, a-nd miss Jenkm's pretty Iroek was of biue floral georgette. The rooms were gay with roses and'autumn foliage, and during the afternoon Mrs Bernard Wood sang most pleasingly. Amongst the guests were Mrs and Miss Boyle, Lady Bovs Mrs W. H. E. Wanklyn, Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs George Gould and Misses Gould, Mrs Jack Vernon, Mrs Bernard Wood, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs Palmer, Miss' Tabart, Mrs MurrayAynslev, Mrs Beauchamp Lano, Mrs H. Cotterill. Mrs Chas. Reid, Mrs George Roid Mrs Godbv, Mrs Charles Cooper, Mrs T. G. R. Blunt, Mrs and Miss Wells, Mrs Sherratt (Gisborne), Mrs Henrv Acland, Miss Watson, Mrs Richard Allan, Mrs Calvin Lord, Mrs Hen-derson-Begg, Mrs Jcllett, Misses Cowlishaw, Harlev, Reeves. (2), Ella Helmore, Joan Fulton, Peggy Palmer, Aitken, and Bowden.

A very gay little party was that given' yesterday afternoon by Miss Nancy Hartley, Knowles" street, for her girl friends. Music and the daintiest of afternoon teas made the time pass very quicklv. The guests were Misses Herd•mari "(2), Nancy .Williams, Daphne Beadel, Connie Ledger, Gwen Fleming, Ruth Parr, Coull, Hope Svme (Melbourne), Mavis Macfarlane (Kaiwara), and Gwen Wratt.

' lived in soft satin eharmeuse or,chain,agt "hide, with (^ltngJJj of autumn tints. -* u "" ~ 'n Parsons made » very pretty nowerwear ng » champagne crepj de chine frock, daintily embroidered, bocks an f golden shoes were to match the frock, and a wreath ot tinted leave., and flowers was worn in place ot a toot. She carried a basket of cream and yellow chrysa..themnms The bridegroom was accompanied bv Mr Frank Carter, who ably performed the important duties or best man The "Redding March" was played before and after ',ho rerenwrfv. Amidst showers of confetti the bride and bridegroom led the way to Mr Gibson's granary, where they received the personal congratulations and good wishes of the large number of friends present. The building was beautifully decorated, mamlv witn flowers and greenery, and here a most excellent repast was seryea. Mr and Mrs Gibson entertained their guests in right roval fashion. A. magnificent, wedding "cake was duly cut and served, to the guests,- and the usual toasts were honoured. The officiating minister, wno presided over the breakfast, proposed the health of "The Bride and Bridegroom," referring in complimentary terms to the good qualities of the bride, whom he had known for several years. Mr Wise suitably responded. The "health, of ''The Bridesmaid" was. proposed by Mr McKenzie, and the best man responded. A very old friend, Mr Allen, of Ashburton, proposed the health of the bride's parents, and in the course of a happy speech made reference to the work Mr and Mrs Gibson had! done as early settlers. Mr Gibson made a fitting reply to the toast. Mr S. JcJhnston proposed the health of "Tlie> Bride groom's Mother," and Mr A. Lilley replied on his mother's behalf At night a social was held, when a very enjoyable time was spent by a largo number of guests. "Mr and Mrs Wise were tho recipients of a great number of very handsome presents. BANISH TIRESOME COUGHS. At this time of year co'ughs and colds are prevalent. Don't neglect them, but buy a bottl9 of Glanville's Special Cough Mixture. This efficacious remedy for chest complaints is wonderfully soothing and healing. It loosens the cough and clears the lungs from clogging mucous. Sold at 3s 6d per large bottle by the maEer, D. Ferguson Glanville, cnemist, High street. 7 The main consideration in dealing with T. Best and Co., Ltd., 140 Lichfield street, Christchurch, is that they actually manufacture the goods they sell, thus ensuring to the purchaser the best possible value in materials and workmanship. Motto, "Quality first." 82948-2

THE GENTLE ART OF MANICURE. It is quite possible to have well-shaped and well-cared-for looking nails without paying regular vieits to a manicurist. First of all seo that your scissors are properly sharpened by Archenhold's, 55 High street, next Bonnington's. They do it for 9d. Their special electrical machine gives the scissors a beautiful, permanent edge. A 3057-5447 AIDS TO PERMANENT BEAUTY.

Madam Helen Sands, principal of La Salon Toilette, invites all ladies who wish to have beautiful, lustrous hair, a milky skin, pink-tipped iingersi and pearly nails, to visit her for careful, harmless treatment, which has such wonderful results. Call o£ Madam at Stewart Dawson's Buildings, or 'phone 8191. 58948-5127

Fur Coats will be needed this winter, as the weather promises to be very cold. Elsinore has some very wafm, Stylish Coats, at prices that .must appeal to discriminating buyers. These Coats are lined with 1 the best quality Satin, and the fair wearer can be quite certain that her Fur Coat is right up-to-date in design and quality. Inspection invited at Elsinore's Cashel street (Loasby's Buildings). ■ E5459-5661

In the course of an interesting letter written to a friend in "Wellington, a New Zealander states that she had just been lunching at the Forum, a. club for women in London. ' Miss' Evelyn Isitt, who was the founder of ihe Pioneer Club in one' of the original members or the Forum Club in London. A large house had been taken with a lounge hall, the sides of which were deco- 4 rated with innumerable notice boards and • library on one side and) dining room on the other, the latter not •very large: in fact, much too small, as visitors are brought to lunch there. There is a dressing room, also rather small, and a billiard room. On the next floor is a very large lounge drawing room, where visitors can be taken, and a slightly smaller one for members only, both very comfortably furnished. A buffet lunch, is served for members only. Above is a reading room, secretaries' room and offices, a card room, and a lecture room; The engagement is announced of Miss Nera Gorrie. second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. T. Gorrie, of Dunkcrron, Three Kings, Auckland, to Surgeon-Comman-der R. L. Jones, R.N., H.M.S. Philomel. The engagement is announced| of Miss Violet Hemery, only daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hemery, of Wellington, to Mr H.< A. B. Brabant, of Hamilton, youngest son of Mi- H; S. Brabant, of Auckland.

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 Camellian Massago and # Vanishing Creams, while under the skilled attention given in this attractively-appointed Salon the hair becomes soft and lustrous. 8

WEDDINGS. •' / ' ■ On Tuesday a wedding was solemnised ' at'tho Rugby street Methodist Gliurch, when' Miss Marjorio Pitcaithly, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs-William Pitcaithly, of Linwood, was married .to Mr William Nesbit, second son of Mil and/ the late Mr John Nesbit, of Feiraing The liev. A. C. Lawry officiated, and. Miss Queree presided at tho organ. The bride.' who was given away.by 'herfather, was gowned in nale cream georgotte, tho skirt being aecordeori-pleafcod and tho corsage made in loose jumpereffect, embroidered in gold. She Wore a veil of cream silk net, also embroidered in gold, and carried a shower bouquet of white and yellow flowers. The brido was attended by Miss floggan (cousin of the bridegroom), who wore a frock of biscuit crepe do chine, embroidered-in ihenna and blue, with hat of black panne velvet, trimmed in tones to match the dress, and ;-sh© carried a bouquot of -autumn flowers'and leaves. Tho bridogroom was attended by Mr C Wickham. of Feilding. After the service, Mr ana Mrs Pitcaithly entertained their guests in the schoolroom, the bride's mother receiving in a nigger-brown costums, and black that. Later, Mr and Mrs Nesbit left for Hawke's Bay, where the honeymoon is being spent, the bride travelling in a fawn French cloth costume, and hat in shades of henna arid emerald green. WlSfc —GIBSON. "Willowbank," the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Gibson, at Eliesmere, was on Wednesday last the scene of a pretty wedding, in wihich a great deal of interest was centred. The parties to tho marriage contract were Miss Agnes Gib.son, daughter of Mr and M-s Gibson, and Mr Edwin T. Wise, a young Ellasmere fanner, and son of Mrs Lilluy, who resided at Southbridge for many years. The parents of the bride are very well known throughout the districts their hospitality, and fuily 150 guests assembled to witness t!h'e marriage ceremony, which was performed on the verandah, the officiating minister being the Rev. W. Walker, minister of tho Presbyterian charge. Above the bride and bridegroom rung a beautiful bell, made of roses and chrysanthemums, witih two strings of silver bells attached. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming in a. dress of white crepe de chine and georgette, trimmed with, pearls. She also wore a beautifullyembroidered veil, caught on either ndo with sprays of orange blossom. Her shower bouquet was of white chrysanthemumsj with maidenhair and asparagus fern. Miss Maudie Gibson, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, was at-

JAZZ CLUB'S DANCE. The Jazz Club's second dance of the season was held at the Oddfellows' Hall last night-, and was in every way,.-a great success. Couches and small tables arranged around the room gave it a very cosy appearance, and excellont music was supplied by Mr Willyams's orchestra. Amongst those present' were noticed Mrs Geoffrey Kingscote, who "wore an ivory georgette frock trimmed with silver, and ceinturo of rosepink velvet; Miss Bettv Cotterill. pale mauve chiffon taffetas, with pink flowers 011 the corsage; Miss Bowden, white georgette, the skirt edged with silver fringe; Miss Rita Gibson, black -•iffetas and lace, with sapphire-blue velvet- girdle ; Miss Jocelyn Pyne, rosepink crepe de chine, the skirt having panels of cream lace: Mis# 1511 a! Helmore, oyster-grey . ennrmeuse over silver tissue underskirt ; Miss Peggy Norton, black taffetas, with coloured floral band in her hair; Mrs Drewitt, black dress, with wide floral swathed belt; Miss Dorothy Diamond, black net; frock, the skirt made with ribbon-edged ' flounces. Others present included: Mesdames Fred Freeman, A. S. Nicholl, M. Louisson, AYauchop, A'Co\irt, Sorensen, Misses Hall, Lascelles, K. Reading, Meg AYauchop, L. Martin, Audrey Richardson, McDougall, D. Davis, Jessie Hill, Gunn, Richards, Wynn-Williams, Gwen Smith, Hamiltojo, Edwards, Nora Bennett, and Cargill, Messrs F. AV. Freeman, Warren, Cookson, Kingscote, H. and F. TVauchop. Lascelles r Loughnan (2), D. Cotterill, Uonaldsori, F. Morrison, Ferrier, A. S. Nicholls, A. E. Smith, Ashworth, Macfarlane, Sullivan, Livingstone, Fell, Ciscroft-Wil-son, East, Scott, Irwin, Jamee, Robinson, Boyes, Drewitt, Sorensen. Black, Harris, Seed-Gowing, Drs. A'Court, Louisson, and Russell. I

manding in New Zealand. A son was born to Captain and Mrs Byjvm in * January. Of 49 candidates who presented themselves in February for the final Fellowship Examination of tho Royal College of Surgeons,- En gland, 19 liave been approved. There are two New Zealanders '• among the successful candidates. One is K. MacCormick, M.8., Ch.B., New Zealand and London, who had a commission as major in the N.Z.M.C., and was D.A.D.M.S. to the New Zealand Division. . The other is J. A. Jenkins, M.8., Oli B , New Zealand, who was captain in the X.Z.M.C., and who, shire taking his discharge in the middle of 1919, has been doing a post graduate course at Middlesex Hospital. Dr. Jen- ; kins is the holder of a N.Z. medical travelling scholarship. The Rev. Canon Dart (Nelson) was a speakor at the annual meeting in Sheffield of the Colonial and Continental Church Society, and he gave some interesting stories of his experience in his !"80 miles long parish. It was quite impossible, said Canon Dart, for the Dominions to finance tho spiritual needs of the emigrants from England, for last year nearly 200,000 left these shores for 1 various parts of the Empire. The British Empire could only be strong if built on the foundations of the Bible and Christianity. In Now Zealand tho name of Mr Francis Willey is well known as oho of tho veterans of the wool industry of Bradford. On the occasion of his 80th birthday this week he was the recipient of many messages from the firm's buyers, sellers, and agents the world over, while Mr W. F. Massey, too, took the opportunity to send congratulations by cable. The New Zealand Premier's remembrance is regarded as a tribute to the widespread activities of Mr Willey's firm and partly as an acknowledgment of the work done by the firm ,for Australasian soldiers. After the armistice soldiers who had been rearing sheep or had been connected in any way with wool on the other side of the world, were given full permission to enter the firm's warehouse at Bradford and learn •what they could of Bradford methods of sorting and classifying wool. About 80 took advantage of the privilege. Mr Willey, by tho way, is extraordinarily lithe and vigorous considering his advanced , years. "Sometimes,," as he aaid, "I feel 25; in a very disappointing market I feel 95." But it is the former 1 illusion he is going to cultivate. In accepting a presentation from his employees, Mr Willey related several anecdotes of veterans in the firm, and said he had rather jealously guarded the fact that- he was 80. They had passed through very discouraging times in the rmsfc. but they had always kept a good heart. He had never seen things looking so bad as they looked to-day. But he was not otherwise than hopeful that difficulties whioh seemed almost insurmountable would disappear in some magical way. Whether they disappeared or not, he felt great nride that he was surrounded by a lot of friends on whom he could depend to the last kick. (Applause.)