WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17155, 26 May 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. Sucn 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 Blundell Hawkes, of Geraldine, arrived in town yesterday, and is stay-" ing at the Clarendon. Mrs K. M. Ollivier (Fendalton) has gone to Wellington to visit her mother. . Mr and Mrs J. Middleton - (Mount Pleasant) are spending a fortnight's '■ holiday in Rotorua. Mrs T. R. Quill and her daughter are' visiting Timaru. i Mrs Egerton Reid arrived in Christchurch yesterday. Mr and Mrs Clay (London) are amongst the guests at Warner's. Mr E. L. Clarke (Wellington) is visit- ' ing Christchurch, and is staying at the Clarendon. Miss Banks (Oamaru) is staying with her sister, Mrs Ronaldson, Papanui road. Miss Fanny Cargill and Miss Iv Cutten, of Dunedin, passed through Christchurch yesterday on their way to Wellington, where they will join the Port Pirie, on which they will travel to England. Miss Edna Henderson left for her home in Invercargill yesterday. Miss Judith Junken has gone for a short visit to Hanmer. ' Mr and Mrs F. E. L. Lloyd (Dunedin) are at present in Christchurch. Miss K. Morrison (Masterton) and Miss' Guild (Temuka) are staying at Warner's. Mrs apd Miss L'eslev Mcßae Peacock, of Auckland, arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and are staying at the United Service. .^ Mrs . W. S. Bean leaves to-morrow for Wellington to visit her mother, Mrs Seddon. Yesterday afternoon Mrs S. Keith Garrick was hostess at a large-after-noon given at her home, "Trincomalee," St. Albans, in honour of Miss Rachel Mandl, of Hokitika. Mrs Garrick wofe a handsome gown of turquoiseblue crepe de chine, with accordeonpleated skirt, and Miss Mandl's black crepe de chine costume was worn with Eastern ornaments and a becoming Mack picture hat with fur trimmings. Delicious afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, where.-the table was' brightened with brass bowls of massed rowan berries. During tho afternoon musical items were contributed by Mrs Fairhurst, Mrs Macdonald, Miss Midicent Jennings, and Miss D. Diamond, and elocutionary items by Mrs Enid Frye, all of which were much appreciated by the guests, amongst whom were:—Mesdames H. T. J. Thacker, W. S Bean, George Clarkson, George . Fisher, H. B. Wheeler, H. D. Macdonald, John Macdonnld, J. S. Hawkes, \ Phil Hume, Edwin Hav. J. R. Johnston. J M. Struthers. Cyril Word, J. C. ClaAson, R. A. Home, F. Frye. Boose (London), Arnnud McKe.llar, W. J. LeCren, Ronald Fisher, Alan

Nicholls, Frank Graham, F. Goulburn Gibson, Diamond, M. S. Brown, D. V. Donaldson, D. S. Murchison, Hamilton, C J Ronaldson, David Matson, C. S. Thomas, S. F. P. Webb R. E Mo, Dougall E. Webb, HN. Talbot E.. Hevwood, Fairhurst, W. F. Watson, Misses Banks (Oamaru), Hargreaves, Alice Newton, Stringer, N. Fisher Emilv Wilson, Buss, Gwen Jones Ethel Wilson, Millicent Jennings, A. Hay, L. Wilson, D. Diamond, Burgen. Mr and Mrs W. H. Seed and Miss Seed left Christchurch on Tuesday night on a trip to Fiji. Miss Adelaide van Staveren arrived in* Wellington from Sydney by the 1 Manuka this week. An old resident of Auckland, Mrs Sarah Jane Biss, widow of the late Mr q B Bi*s formerlv chief postmaster at Auckland, died at her residence, Hemuera, on Saturday at the age o 76 She was a daughter of Mr Alfred Jones a merchant in Auckland in the early* davs. and six years after her marriage in 'Dunedin in 1884, went to Auckland when her husband was appointed chief postmaster. He held this position until his death in 1902 Mrs Biss leaves three sons in Ancktond—Mr N. L. H. Biss, solicitor; Mr R. b. li. j Biss, accountant; and Mr A. H. Biss, architect—two sons having died some vears Her four daughters are: Mrs E Morton, Auckland; Mrs W. Murray. Christchurch; Mrs S. Worsp, Whangarei; and Miss Biss. Auckland. The Beckenham Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade paraded at tho rooms on 'JL'uesdny evening. The members in charge ot the lady superintendent had various tests of first aid. Dr. Bevan-Brown gave a very interesting lecture on "Ideals of Nursing." One of the highest ideals m life is that of service for others, and a very practical way of doing this is to become a nurse. A nurse must be very careful. Dr. Bevan-Brown's lecture was much appreciated by the Division, who accorded him a vote of thanks. A surprise party, arranged by some friends of Miss Nancy Dorman. visited her home. "Ramornie," Fendalton, road. Dancing, games, and billiards, caused the evening to pass all too quickly. Amongst those present were: Misses Nancy i>orman, E. Buchanan, E. Jerman, M. Simpson, P. Du Feu, T 'ltowe, Taylor (2), McKenzie (X>, M. Free, A. Campbell, E. Corby, M. Goodsir, and J. Baker, Messrs H. Buchanan, M. Graham, L. Webley, C. Owen, C. Morris, E. Goodsir, A. Hatch, R Talbot, H. Blake, B. Leckie, A. Temple, C. Hiiidle, H. Sinclair, Baker, H. Ford, and S. Taylor. On Tuesday evening a most enjoyable "surprise party" was taken to the residence of Mr and Mrs 8. Anderson, Canal reserve, by the friends of Miss Valarie Anderson. The music for the' dancing was supplied by Mrs J. Howie, extras being played by Misses Olive Tavlor and Valarie Anderson, and' Me'ssrs G. Binnie, and J. Redpath. Those present were: Misses V. Anderson,' G. Howie; G. Falloon, M. Osborne, V. Howie, E. Howie, D. Hassall, O. Tavlor, D. King, W. King, M. Brookes, H. Durham, D. Handisides, L. Johnson, Messrs G. Binnie, A. Gledhill, H. Sinclair, T. Paterson.G. McHargue, C. Handisides, J. Redpath, G. Osborne, V. Smith, R. and C. Falloon, R. Robinson, and T. Andeson.

The Allan Wilkie Company, who. have been seen in comedy the last two evenings, are drawing crowded audiences and receiving unstinted praise, on all sides. It is'very pleasing to notice, each evening, the large number of students who are availing themselves ot the privilege of seeing Shakespearean drama. Last night, the feminine portion of the audience was most enthusiastic about the dresses worn on the stage, particularly a black siheath frock in which Olivia and which waa striped with beaten gold and finished with a, collar of finest point lace. Included amongst the members of the audience at recent performances have been Bishop Julius and Miss Jnliusj Mr R. M. Macdonald and Miss Mary Macdonald, Professor and Mrs Shelley, Professor and Mrs Hight, Mr T. W..Rowe and Miss Rowe, Mr and Mrs Philip Keddoll, Mrs M. C. Keane, Mr and Mrs Calvin Lord, Mrs J. H Williams, Mrs and Miss Glavden, Mr and Mrs IX J. Shea. Mr Cunliffe, Misses Thorpe-'2), Mrs Heathcote Gray, and Mrs antLMiss Helmore.

On Tuesday oyening a very enjoyable dance was given by the staff of* Andersons, Limited, in the Orange Hall, which was very tastefully decorated for' the occasion, the prevailing colours being pink black. A dainty supper was served-, the tables presenting a most picturesque appearance, with bronze and yellow chrysanthemums. The committee consisted of Misses M. Wilson, T. Hanniball, A. Ellen, IX Cook, E. McDavitt, and Messrs F. Palmer and D. Stevenson. , Amongst those present'were Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson, Mr and Mrs Le Breton, Misses Margaret Anderson, I. Maindonald, J>. Wilson, Hammersley. Andrews, Doreen Cook, Bullard, Walker, Lodge, Hickman, D. .Ellen, Stevenson and Mason, Messrs Hugh Anderson, E. Brooking, (lament, T. Brooks, Taylor, Lane, MoIntosJh, It. Napier, Wiseman, M. Manhire, B. Cocks. Burley, Stewart. Woodhouse, Uren, Gqe, and S. Aitcnison. At the Rangiora Technical School yesterday, the girls of the fourth, iifth, and sixth standards of the Southbrook Scb#x)l presented Miss Wright, their instructress in domestic science, who is leaving f.or the North Island, with an autograph album. ■ ■

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WEDDINGS.

LAURENSOX—RICHMOND. Our correspondent telegraphs that a wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church. Greymouth, yesterday afternoon, by the Ven. Archdeacon Oarr, the contracting parties' being Miss Dorothy Richmond, uaughtcr of Mr and Mrs R. H. Richmond, of Greymouth, and Mr George Laurenson, a returned soldier, and civil engineer in, the Government

service, son of the Me Mr George Laurenson, M.P. for Lvttelton, and Mrs Laurenson, of Christchurch. The church was tastefully decorated bv Mr, Mrs, and Miss Reynolds. The charming young bride was given away by her father. She wore a lovely dress of ivory crepe do chine, and georgette veil, held in place by a silver circlet, decorated with orange blossoms and tiny pink rosebuds. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers, with touches of pink. The bridesmaids were Miss Rosalind Atkinson (cousin of the bride), who wore primrose yellow net over old gold •satin, and Miss Jessie Laurenson, sister of the bridegroom, who wore henna-coloured charmeuse, draped with ninon. Both wore black picture hats, and carried bouquets of autumn flowers. The host man was Mr R. W. Richmond, brother of the bride. '•The Voiee that Breathed O'er and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," were played by Mrs Cai'.rou. After the ceremony a number of friends were entertained by the bride's parents at their home. The happy couple left on their honeymoon by motor-car.

DAVIE—HAMILTON. An extremely pretty wedding was that of Mias "Grace Hamilton, third daughter of Canon T. A. Hamilton, and Mr Frank Louis Davie, son of Mrs J?H. Davie, which was celebrated at the Church of St. Barnabas, Fendalton, yesterday morning. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon T. A. Hamilton, father of tiie bride, assisted by tho Rev. Canon Staylcs Hamilton, undo of the bride. Tho duties of bo^man were performed by Mr Alan Giles., the bridegroom's cousin. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Victor Hamilton, o'f Scarborough, Sumner, wore a beautiful gown of cream souple satin, the skirt being gracefully d'uaped and the bodice trimmed v. ith georgette and brocaded silver tissue, while an unusual note was a soray of orango blossom and forget-ine-nots falling softly over one shoulder. Her wedding veil was held in place by a wreath of silver leaves, and her beautiful bouquet was of cream chrysanthemums and maidenhair. The bridesmaids, Miss Elsie Macfarlane and Miss Marjorie Davie, were dressed alike in shot silver and sea-green satin frocks, embroidered in henna chenille, and their becoming hats were of henna velvet with crowns of autumn leaves. Their toilettes were completed by bouquets of'hydrangeas and autumn-tinted leaves. Little Barbara Beckett, niece of the bride, made a charming picture, in a dainty frock of pale ' lemon net, with touches of blue. Mrs T. A. Hamilton, the bride's mother, wore a smart costume of grey velour cloth and black hat, with upturned brim, brightened! with coloured raffia. After tho ceremony at tilie church a reception was held at the residence of Mrs F. 11. Davie (Merivale), mother of the bridegroom. Amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs Giles (Timaru), and the Misses Giles, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Greenstreet, Mr and .Mrs! Andrews, Mr and Mrs It. Wolff, Mr' and Mrs Pritchard, Mr and Mrs Victor Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Hamilton, Miss Meares, and* the Rev. H. S. Leach and Mrs Leach.

A MISSIONER FROM CHINA. . Miss Ella MacNeil, Y.W.C.A. secretary, Shanghai, is at present on a visit to Uhristehurch. In her" honour a Cfiinese banquet for girls was given by the Y.W.C.A. in.the Choral Hall last evening. The many little girls who attended thoroughly enjoyed tne. novel treat, and they lent to the novelty, by Appearing in Oriental garment,. • and dressing their hair in "pig-tail'' fashion.; Later *in the evening Miss MacjNeil gave an address to- a fairly large attendance in the Choral Hall, on China. Miss MacNeil, who is a flfluent speaker, proved herself 'well versed in China's history, and gave a graphic account of the political and economic conditions of that country. • The lecturer also traced tlje passings of Parliaments and Presidents in the last ten years, and, referring to the activities of the students,, sajd that their influence was good, because they .preached love._and pride ofcountry, and not a hatred of other races. Europe had treated' China so unfairly, that the foreign - missioner could not preach the Gospel without shame of country. The Christian Church was to do much better than thinking, if it was to win China over. It must, act and get among the people, and understand them. In this respect 'the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. were doing a great deal by their" efforts in rombating diseases. Miss MacNeil; at/ the conclusion of her interesting "address, was accorded, a vote of thanks by acclamation.