WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17469, 1 June 1922, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receivo for publication in tho "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. Dr. and Mrs Chilton have returned from a visit to Hnnmer. Mrs Egerton Reid and her daughter Janet are staying at Warwick House. Mrs Prickett, wife of Commander Prickett, of H.M.S. Chatham, has gone into residence at Mrs Ales:. Boyle s house, Riccarton, .for the winter months. Mi?s Duthie (Wellington) is at present visiting Mrs Prickett. Dr and Mrs Valintine, who have been'visiting the South, are returning to Christen urch to-day. Mrs Justin Wertenra (Little Riyer) is visiting her mother, Mrs Frank Rohinson, Papanui road. Mrs Guthlrie (Invercargil'l) is arriving in Christchnrch to-day, and will ;tay at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs George Reid, who have ! ;een spending a few days in town, have returned to "Grassington.' 1 Mrs Arthur Sandston (Sumner) has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs W. H. Moyes, New Plymouth. Mrs Drummond Bailey is spending a fortnight at New Brighton. The bo*ev foursome golf match played at the S'hirley links yesterday afternoon was won by Mrs 11. C. Symes and Miss Cameron Smith with a score or 3 down. Recent arrivals at the Rrcyal Hotel include Mr and Mrs M. Digby and Miss S. Digby (Ashburton). A meeting of the members of 6. Anne's Gaiild will be held in the Chamber of Commerce on June Ist at 3 p.m., wihen it is hoped that the Reverend Mother will give a short address. The Engineering Society of the Canterbury University College has issued invitations for the annual ball, which is to be held at College Hall on Thursday, June 22nd. The chaperons will be Mesdames C. Chilton, S. Steele, R. A. Campbell, F. W. Robiason, A. F. Morrison, and A. Fairbairn, and the members of the committee who are in charge of the arrangements are Misses I. Aitken, M. Haxdie, E. Fairbairn, Messrs A. Hamilton, H. Lucena, L. R. de Roo, and E. Ferriday, with Mr B Jeune as secretary. A concert, for which an excellent programme has been prepared, will be given on Sunday evening in the Crystal Palace, in aid of Mrs W. Hi. Norton's stall at the Lewishahi Hospital Bazaar. A really attractive performance is promised, those contributing being the Christchurch Professional Orchestra under the conductorship of Mr Albert Bidgood, Miss Irene Morris (violin), Mrs Calson, Miss Maud Stringer, Miss Ursula Calson, Mr Frank Morrison (vocalists), Mr McDonald (elocutionist), and, by the kind of the management of the <l. C. Williamson Opera Company, several members of the Opera Company will take part. A very successful function took place in the Burwood Parish Hall on Tuesday, when the local branch of the Girls' Friendly Society held a social evening, tho proceeds of which will go towards buying material to furnish astall in aid of hall renovations. In spite of the cold weather, the tittendanee was excellent. Music, games, and dancing made the evening pass merrily under tha excellent management of Mr D. Beattia, the M.C. Musical items were given by the Misses Mill (2), Sandston, Tobin, and Veda Fountain, and members of the Girls' Friendly Society. Accompaniments were played by Misses Hannan and Tobin, and dances by Mrs Reaby, Misses Tobin, Rowse, and Supper was dispensed by Mesdames Shand and Clark and Miss Atkinson.

Miss Margaret Thorp left for Timarn yesterday. Miss Bettv Northcote and Miss Bathgate ("Higlifield," Waiau) are staying at Warner's. Captain and Mrs C. I. Kerr (Geraldine) arrived in town last night and are staying at tlie Clarendon, Mr and Mrs Godfrey, Hall (Hororata) are at the United Service. Miss Ana Tobeck (Tni Tapu) is spending a few days with Mrs H. E. B. Watson, of Ham road, Riccarton. Miss Dorothy Moore has returned to Christcliurch after paying a round of visits in the North Island. The many friends of Mrs H. T. Whittingham will be pleased to learn that she is making splendid recovery from her recent operation and expects to leave Lyndhurst for her home in Heaton street towards the end of the week. The promoters of the Maori fair and sale of work, which opened in the Art Gallery yesterday afternoon, and continues this afternoon and evening, were fortunate in having such an artistic room as the Permanent Gallery, in which to arrange their many stalls. In pleasant contrast to the severity of the weather out-of-doors yesterday afternoon was the cosy air of the fair with its effectively decorated and well-stocked stalls, its easy chairs and comfortable couches, and the delicious afternoon tea, which was served in the smaller gallery. ! Amongst the many who visited the Art Gallery during the afternoon and evening, some of whom were busy at the stalls and tearoom, were: Dr. and Mrs Thacker, the Dean and Mrs Carrington, Rev. C. A. Fraer and Mrs Fraer, Canon and Mrs Galwey, Canon and Mrs Staples Hamilton Rev. J. Holland and Mrs Holland. Rev. "Walter Knowles, Archdeacon and Mrs Taylor, Rev. Stephen Parr, Mrs Dunnage, Mrs Walter Harper, Miss Ross, Mrs Wanklyn, Mrs Lancelot Lane, Mrs Cracroft Wilson, Mrs Croasdaile Bowen, Mrs Henry Bowen, Mrs P. Selig, Mrs and Miss Fryer, Miss Gresson. Mrs A. E. Flower, Miss Hey wood, Miss Parkerson, Mrs Guy Ronalds, Miss Gordon, Miss Cardale, Miss Gertrude Miller, Mrs Parkinson, the Misses Coop, Mrs Hubert Jones, Mrs George Morton, Mrs Skelton, Mrs Biltcliff. Mrs Bannehr Mrs Morrow, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Blackmore, Miss Ollivier, and Ruth Maiming, Mr Strachey, Mr Collins, and a party of Christ's College Boys, who proved excellent salesmen at the sweets stall. Yesterday afternoon Mrs A. J. Orchard gave a farewell party at her home in Latimer square for Mrs C. L. Wigmore. On Tuesday evening, the AVonside Branch of the Girls' Friendly Society held a very successful dance, which was attended by fully one hundred young people, who danced happily xo excellent music supplied by Miss Macdonald. The hall was appropriately decorated with lemon and green, the colours of the Avonside branch, and these, interspersed with bowls of chrysanthemums, were repeated with good effect in the supper-room. Mrs Wagstaff president of the branch, was present, Mr Mahan was master of ceremonies, and Mrs Hjinter, Mrs Kenvig, Mrs Iteaby, and Miss Haszard acted as chaperons. The Eastern Banquet to be given by the members of the Y.W.C.A. on the evening of King's Birthday promises to bo a very bright and jolly affair. All girls are welcome to attend. Eastern drapings and decorations will make the Choral Hall a gay setting for several hundreds of girls, who will "be clad for the most part in Japanese kimono, Indian Saris, Chinese costume, or such garments as will give the effect of vivid colouring. The Oriental note will be carried out in the "Chu Chin Chow" music, and in little dramatic sketches of Eastern life acted by groups of girls. A feature of the entertainment will be a graceful temple dance performed by the physical culture class. The banquet fare is to be as Oriental as possible, and songs and toasts will odd to the general fun and merriment. The second of a series of four chamber concerts was given at the Jeliicoe ilail yesterday afternoon by Miss Paula bcherek, witii whom are associated Miss Millicent Jennings, Mrs J, E. Russell, and Mr Harold Beck, and, lii£e its predecessor held a fortnight ago, was a musical treat of decided educational value. The black satin background to the stage was relieved only Dy a graceful palm, while in the foreground were pot palms and bowls of chrysanthemums. Miss Scherek wore a frock of amber satin with overdress of embroidered net and long girdle of amber beads tied in front, and hanging to the hem of her skirt. Miss Jennings wore a dark bottle-green dress, the V-shaped neck and the hem of the skirt being outlined with fur, and a cluster of jed berries giving a vivid touch of colour at the waist. Mrs Russell wore black satin and georgette. Amongst the large audience were Mrs Jennings, Mrs Wilding, Dr. and Mrs Guthrie, Dr. and Mrs Hight. Dr. and Mrs Crosby, Mrs Andrew Anderson, Mrs Chut on. Mrs W. H. Norton. Mrs Bloxam. Mrs G. E. Rose. Mm Price Mrs Fenwick, Archdeacon Taylor, Mrs Aitken, Mrs Sloman. Mrs M. C. lieane Mrs Ernest Ernpson, Mrs Gerald VVestenra. Mrs Devenish Meares. Miss Nina Meares Mrs and Miss Hay, Mrs Arnaud McKellar. Mr and Mrs \V H Rose. Mrs R. A. Home, Mrs M L Reading, Mrs A. Biinz, aim A ' M.' B urns. Mrs R Wall work. Mrs Philip Hume Miss Prins, Miss Lesley SneiX Mrs W. Machin, Mr W. D. Amiroivo' Mr Lightband, Mrs Arthur Sandston' Miss Cook Mis Kohn, Miss Helen Hamerton. Miss Gladys .Lorrimer, Mrs Schneider Miss Alice Thomson ' Miss Olhvier Mrs Claude Sawtell Mrs! Stanley Rankin, Miss Gwen Davis Mi<*s I Mrri^S'Vai 88 Mr° s 0t A' f ks ' lre " e Misses Secretan. Mrs and "wf ae '- R . tlle dall, Mrs Morley Palmer Mrs f en S; Robmson. and Miss A'Court. h lie death has occurred at Lewisham Hospital of lister Bonria ul , ( ■Sister Borgia, wno was in cliarge of the Convent ol the Sisters of Mercy at Blenheim was widely known in Wel--1 on. Boin at Mallow (Ireland) ag °| <*»• to W /jea ancl in Id, 8, and entered the Order m BSO Vboul t bein * iaaj. About fireeen years she was in charge of St. Joseph s OrphanConvent, Wellington. For tta 2 seven J ears she was in charge 0 f the An exhibition of ancient necklaces in London shows once more that there is nothing new under the sun. There were amber bead necklaces in 900 B C You can see one of them at the exhibition the amber turned to a thick, muddy brown by time. There is a jade necklace which «ome lucky woman possessed about 200 8.C., and that, too, has turned from green to brown with the passage of the centuries. The latest domestic fashion is the wooden table tirticle. Fashioned out of attractive-looking woods such as walnut and mahogany, bowls, spoons, plates, and the like are enjoying a considerable vogue in London. . "They are, naturally more expensive than china and glassware." said a dealer, "but these wooden articles have many advantages. They look quaint yet attractive on the table, are easily kept clean, and are extremely durable. Besides, a servant can drop them or throw them about witiiout a mighty crash."

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WEDDINQ& DOOLING—MOORE. The wedding of Miss Jessie Moore, of Linwood, Cliristchurch, to Mr Daniel Dooling. of the Post and Telegraph Department, Hokitika, took place at St. Mary's Church. Hokitika. The Rev. Dr. Kennedy officiated. The altar was specially decorated for the occasion by Miss Mary Devaney with pink and white chrysanthemums. The bride, who was given away by Mrs Moore, wore a grey braided costume, a wide hat of grey georgette with silver grapes and touches of salmon pink, and a white fox fur necklet, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of choice pink and white chrysanthemums. There were no bridesmaids. Mrs Moore wore a navy striped costume with henna toque and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. The bridegroom wfis attended by Mr P. Kirwan as best man. After the ceremony, the party was entertained at luncheon, and later Mr and Mrs Dooling left by motor for the 'North, on their honeymoon.

KENEALY-SKINNER. A nretty wedding was solemnised on Monday in the newly-erected Catholic Church at Ngahero, when Mr W. G. Kenealy. of Waikari, was married to Miss Mollie Skinner, Kamaka, Grey Valley. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Father McMonogle. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was gowned in a dainty white charmeuse frock, beautifully embossed with silver and pearls. She worei the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. Her sister, Miss Nancy Skinner, acted as bridesmaid. Her trock was of pink crepe de chine. Mr Charles Skinner was best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Later Mr and Mrs Kenealy left by motor for their future home in Waikari, North Canterbury, the bride wearing a tailored costume of mole gabardine trimmed with fur, and a hat and coat of henna velour. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a beautiful wristlet watch, and to the bridesmaid, a silver purse.

UNMARRIAGEABLE GIRLS. Why does the popular girl of to-day bo often become the old maid of tomorrow? Many people -will say at once that it is because ah© wants too much. A very damaging verdict, and if it is true the qualities that make for popularity badly needs overhauling. But is it true? Certainly cases occur where her popularity turns a girl's head. When that happens she loses her sense of proportion.. In most cases her popular qualities have been cultivated in the sheltered surroundings of a good home. Anxiety and to-morrow's cares rarely breed the good looks and cheery, careless outlook upon lite that form a big part of this type of popular girl's equipment. With indulgent parents and a big circle of friends she is content to let an untried future take care of itself, forgetting that for most of us. there must come a long winter of years when it will be good to have a place we can call home. She buys the merry madness of a few short seasons with the piied-up regrets of more sober years. That sort of popular girl doesn't matter. With the fading of good looks and a certain evanescent charm >f manner her popularity is soon, lost, deservedly, It is another sort' of popular girl who forms the real prob.em. As a mciiden "aunt !: bhe remains as popular as ever with countless adopted nieces and nephews. She retains her place in the affections of acquaintances as well as friends. What prevented her from marrying p Here and there an eligible offer was held back because the man was afraid of the girl's popularity. He either doubted her incl : nation v to reserve her charms for a single individual —or he remembered that the homage of many tends to make for selfishness and an exacting temper unsuited to the daily ups and downs of ordinary married life. But it lias not been lack of opportunity that has kejt this sort of popular girl out of the marriage market. Nor has it beeu by any means always because the right man failed to apply. In many cases, unhappily, his form of application was badly made out. He promised to "get on" and endow her more and more plentifully with his worldly goods. But, being a modern young man, he cut out sentiment. And that was just what she wanted. She had cultivated lovable and attractive qualities so that love might seek her out. She wanted bread and was offered a stone. That love-hunger is the secret of her genuine popularity. But it is often a bar to marriage.—Alan Grey, in London "I>aily Mail.'' CirRING HEIt EXTRAVAGANCE. I do not think it is entirely their fault that so many women are rediculously extravagant. In many cases it is due to their upbringing. They are never taught the value of money. Girls who live in luxurious homes where everything is provided for them on a lavish scale come to regard all the blessings s.nd icomfort they enjoy as their natural right. The idea that they hajve to bo paid, for, or the question of where the money to pay for them comes from, hardly enters their heads. I have lieen astounded sometimes in talking to the womenfolk of rich families to find how utterly ignorant they are of any idea of money or any sense of values. If you say a thing is £2O or £2OO they will not see much difference. The fact is that figures connote nothing particular to them and convey no particular impression to their brains.

Someone will pay. That is all that matters to them And even if they are lectured on the subject and told not spend so much it seldom has anv good or lasting effect. The.- laugh it" olf. They have heard that 'tale before. It is the way of and husbands to bo stingy and to make a fuss. All the same they simplv must have some more new frocks and hats. The man who cured an extravagant wife by bringing her the money to pay her bills in golden sovereigns knew what he was about. She burst into tears at the thought of disgorging all those bags of beautiful gold to her creditors. Extravagance arises from the fac* that women in most cases have not to make the monev and generally have not the actual handling of it in'sufficient quantities. , Women who are wage earners ana women who have money of their own tire not, as a rule, reckless with itEvery woman who is dependant should have a certain fixed allowance over and above the housekeeping money to wnicn tihe should be restricted without the hope of it being supplemented. The credit system encouraged oy mnnv shopkeepe'rs is at the root of most of the troubles. Or, if credit must be given, it should not be extended to jewellery and luxuries. . A banking account and cheque-booh, are snares to women inclined to extras agance. , It is so fatallv easy to write a cheque, and the writing pf it conveys nothing to the imagination. . . , Let the sum bo given in bank-notes or Treasury notes, and it immecliat«i> brings home to them what a large sum is being expended. Men are mostly to blame for vu> men's extravagance. Many never tei their wives their true position and Keep them in ignorance of their income and resources. „„tnnllv The more money a woman actually handles in cash the lessil.Wv she is to be extravaennt.—Alfred Edge in Lon don "Daily Mail."