WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18217, 30 October 1924, 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. Mr and Mrs George Gould and Miss Barbara Gould have returned to Christchurch after a visit to AVellington, •where they 'were guests at Government House. Miss iShona Rhodes is visiting Tim am, where .she is the guest of Mrs Howell. Mrs Redmond Neiil, who is stayins with Mrs C. S. Bowden, returns to Mt. Somers to-morrow. Dr. and Mrs Manning and Miss Marjorie Manning have returned to Christ-I-hurch from England, and have gone into resiclencp nt Mr W. B. Dixon's house at Fendalton. Sir George and Lady Feuwirk. of Dunedin, are passengers by the Maloga, which arrived at Frem:uitle yesterday. Mrs T. F. Gibson, Miss Fay Gibson, Miss Lettieo Tapper, and Miss Kathleen Helmore. who went to Timaru for the Craighead school snorts and annual fete, return to Christchurch to-day. Mrs Baxter, who has been visiting her sister. Miss Viola Macmillan Brown (Cashmere Hills), has returned to Taieri. The many Canterbury friends of Mrs J. Halligau, i'crmerlv of Sumner and now in London, will be pleased to hear that she is steadily improving in health, but will be unable to leave En eland on her return to New Zealand before tho beginning of next year. Miss Joyce Seth-Smith (Fendalton) lias returned from a holiday spent at Kaikoura. Miss T. Jaine (Ashburton) is the guest of Mrs George Duncan (Kiccarton.) ' Mr and Mrs W. E. Whitcombc (Murray place) are leaving early next week for a visit to the North Island. When the last mail left England, Miss Hilary Wall, daughter of Professor Wall (Fendalton) was visiting Professor and Mrs Gabbatt, formerly of Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. Atkins Brown have returned to New Zealand after an extensive tour of England and the Continent, and are staying with Mrs York, at Sumner. | Mrs James Deans ("Homebush") is at present staying with Mrs Deans, EiecartonMrs Gordon Fulton (Amberley) has left for a visit to relatives in Melbourne. Miss Joyce Gibson is the guest of Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Timaru. Mis 3 Gwen Pearson (Wellington) is* staying with Miss Eileen Manning (Opawa.) The Mayoress, Mrs J. A. Flesher, is going to Tai Tapu to perform the opening ceremony of a garden fete which is being held there to-day in aid of the Methodist Church . funds.

Mrs Hugh Ensor entertained a largo house-party for the Rangiora races. Amongst the guests were: Sir Charles and Lady Campbell, Mr and Mrs Godfrey Rutherford. Mr and Mrs Derek Westenra, Mr and Mrs Denis Chapman, Mrs E. Bentley Davison, and Miss Tulton. The engagement is announced of Miss Meta Rarjley, daughter of Mr and' Mrs T. W. Rapley (Wellington), to Mr L. L. T. Bush ("Awapiri," Marlborough), younger son of Mrs • and the late Mr J. L. Bush (Invercargill). The engagement is announced of Eva, eldest daughter of Mr F. McNabb (Karamea, West Coast), to Stanley George, second eldest son of Mr ovd Mrs W. Clark (William street, Papanui), late of St. Martin?.

Guests at.Warner's Hotel include Mr' and Mrs R. J. Archer (Toledo), Mr and Mrs F. Eager (Sydney), Mr and Mrs P.'B. Sargood (Dunedin), and Mr and Mrs H. A. Parker (Sydney.) A. concert party, organised by Mrs Foot, entertained the returned soldiers at the Coronation Hospital on Saturday night. The performers were Misses G. Landridge, E. Dally and! Alice Gibb and Messrs F. Armstrong and Jackson. Oara to convey the party were lent by Tcdd Motors, Ltd.

The supporters of the East Queen in the North Beach f carnival gave a most enjoyable picnic on the Esplanade tennis courts, which were kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Smith. The weather was all that could be desired. Stalls managed by, Mesdames Wilson, Mumford, and Lattimore did good business. Side-shows were run by Messrs Snell, Brownj Brand, and Mallasch, and a bran tub by Mrs-Rowland. Children's races were in the able hauds of Mrs Snell. Guessing competitions were won by E. Bailey and A. Williamson. ; The thanks of the committee are due to Mr Bowles for the lighting arrangements for the evening. During the evening ;i meeting of the committee was held, when it was decided to hold a hard-up social on Saturday night.

QUALITY FURS FOR 8 GUINEAS. iSj keen was the demand for the Fur Samples offered by Madame Menere recentlv that'in order not to create disappointment she has been able to secure a few more which are also offered ut half cost, viz., Coney Seal and Beaver Coney, each • 8 guineas, and Mole Coney 10 guineas. Madame Menere's Salon is at corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs). 6 The beauty of Cleopatra and the toilet secrets of the Egyptians, can be yours.. Let Egyptus convince you with l>er wonderful treatment for * Falling Hair. Dandruff, Grey Hair, and Superfluous Hair. Consultation free. Enquire to-day. Egyptus, Cathedral square. upstairs, between Strand Theatre and G.P.O. 'Phone 5158. K4311-4012 SHOES FOE THE EACES. Pannell and Co. have just landed real, genuine Cabaroya Lizard in Grey and Brown, Talagoya Lizard in Biscuit, real Crocodile in Brown. 105 MANCHESTER STEEET. 'Phone 694. P6506-386S "Patricia," ever-inereasing as a popular shopping centre for ladies, has a very choice range of Knitted Frocks and Jumpers; also Smart Millinery and Dainty Baby Things. Her High-class Dressmaking will ever satisfy. Your early inspection (corner Montreal and Victoria streets) will be appreciated, or ring 'phone 2343 M. L 6273

The annual meeting of St. Saviour's Guild, being the governing body of St. Saviour's Orphanages, will be held in the Board Koom. Church House. 173 Cashel street, on Tuesday, at S p.m. Archbishop Julius will preside. The Y.W.C.A. Cafeteria, High street. was crowded to the doors on Tuesdav evening, when Mrs J. Gore-Xewell gave another of her clever poetry reading to a highly appreciative audience. On this occasion the extracts chosen were from the works of poets of the Victorian f'ra, and many characteristic, poems of Tennyson. Browning, Dante, Rossetti, Mathew Arnold and William Morris were given with fine histrionic effect. The number of members of Mrs Xewell's Poetry Beading Circle increases each week. The death occurred recently at her residence, Waleria, Whiting street, Gore Hill, Sydney, of Mrs Charlotte Kendali. relict of the late Henry Kendall, Australian poet, at the age of 75 years. Mrs Kendall was the daughter of the late Dr. John Butter, of Macquaric street, and was born on the site of the old Australian Club in that street. She was married to the late Mr Kendall in 1868, and was a devoted wife and companion and the inspiration of his life. Henry Kendall died in ISB2. Mrs Kendall is survived by five children, the eldest of whom, Mr Frederick Clarence Kendall, edited the last edition of his father's works, which was published last vear.

A very cnjo\'ab7e evening was spent on Thursday, when the comrhittee of the Phillipstown Young Men's Guild held another of their series of monthly dances in the Parish Hall, which was artistically decorated with azure blue and canary streamers. Delightful music was supplied by luns' Orchestra. The prize-winners for the Lucky Spot "Waltz were Mr L. O'Connor and partner. The chaperons were Mesdames 0. A. Fraer and Brett. Among those present were Meedames Fraer, Brett and Markey, Misse." B. Irfivery, E. Brett, M. Canning, G. Cunningham. D. Stone, R Pickles, P. Pickles. G. Tavlor. A. •'right. A. Lye, T).' Serine. L. Willis, E. Richards. L. Rainbow, F. Ozann**, N. Smith, TT Shier, Messrs F. Rainbow. D. Jordan, C Jordan, J. OHiver, 0. Olliver. W. T,.' Desmond, W. R Desmond. P. Chick. X. Bates, F,. Bates, A. Stokes, C. Robinson, A. Hope, L. Gibb. J. Round. L. Richards. T. Docld, C. Aide, C. Edwards, C. Godfrey, R. Whittineton. H. Coulter, R. Palmer, W. Bead. F. Tavlor, L. O'Connor, B. Brett. G. Ormandy, F. Patanna. O. McEntee, and many others. Mr F. C. Rainbow curriM out the duties of M.C. (very successfullv.

On Monday evening the Winter Gardens, with its effective jazz decorations, presented a charming scene, when a. Grand Carnival Dance was held. Music was supplied by Bailey's Orchestra and the committee consisted of Messrs CH- Franklin, R. L. Round, C. Vincent. R. Cummins, and T. Dodd. Amongst tho many present were Mr and Mrs SMander, Mr and Mrs Mervyn Cummins, Mr and Mrs T. de la Mare, Mr *nd Mrs Fred Dunn, Mr and Mrs A. A. Johnson, Mr and Mrs R. H. Harvev, Mr and Mrs George Patterson, Mr and Mrs F. J. Caulder, Mr and Mrs Baldwin and Mr and Mrs George Patterson, Misses Gladys Wallace. Noeline Harper, Olive Round, Mabel Loversidge, Sybil Johnson, Effie Percy, Esma Williams, Ida Withers. C. Franklyn, IT. Leggett, Bessie Macdonald, * Tottic Lundquist, Trixie Weare, Norma Beaumont, F. Mundey, Cooper, Morrison, Peck, Gray, Walker, Watson, Stanton, Jackson, Harrison, McSweeney, Neate Allen, Dawber, Harvey, Bucklev, Alexander, Grade, Dowall, Xeusorne Nelson, Hampton, Waller, Kirk.' and Shearman, Messrs E. Weleh. R-. Whale, Bathgate C. Mander, Grade, Sullivan Daps, Shearman, L. Penlington,- 8m- «"£• Hec £' P w X ess < Cotton, Rose, Rattrav Taylog:. (Seargent. Moody. Mann, filling. Stanton, Lewis and \eil Orchard.

DANCE AT OMIHI. On Monday night a most successful dance was held in the Omihi Hall under the auspices of the Sports Club. The music wa s provided by Hunnibcll's Jazz Band, and the grand march was led by Mr Stewart and Miss Cameron Messrs Hart and Stewart were M.C 's and an excellent supper was provided by the Sports Committee. During the evening songs were sung by Mr Solomou. Among the many present were: r^l~ Sd^° S ! teWa^ T Milner (Amberley), OiJas, Stow. RusßaJ, Love. J. Smith, Wm laylor, DaJzell, Alexander, Boot; Croft Mack crepo do chine; A. Cameron, silver troche; oniith, black georgette with touches of whne: Little, apnoofc marocain; F 3 Vmgicy, brocaded crepe de chjie; Jones', black crepo do chine relieved with white; 1 Hare, blue tan" e ta; K. Campbell, blacs taffeta, beaded in rcd ; L. Doak, ivory brocaded crepe de chine; H. Munro, shnmp pink georgette; K. Davis.(Waipara), salmoa pink satin marocam; Campbell, black' chiffon velvet relieved with white; E. Burrows, lemon crepo dc chine; \V. Hail, rose pink crepe de chine and silver trimmings; Collie (Wa-.para), blue jersey silk; Misses I. Burrows, cream satin; J. Love, blue satin; 11. Inch, white silk; S;ymond3, blue velvet; Armstrong (Timaru), pink satin and lace; Buxton, ivory beaded georgette; V. Dalzell, tomato georgette; D. Blytk ("Waipara), mauve satin, trimmed with apricot; T. Blyth (Waipara), blue jersey et"Jc; L. Greig, bouffant frock of tangerine satin and georgette; H. Feudal], midnight blue and gold silk; I. Henderson, white eatin; Jones, reseda green marocain; Stewart. b!ue and gold shot taffeta; T. Bradley (Christchurch), apricot georgette, v.\th touches of black; I. itilner (Amberley), nigger brown velvet and lace;' I. Cariyle, jazz silk; B. Smith (Leithfield), shot satin with ewansdown; M. Cameron, maiivs georgette over red satin; Olive Brydon, apricot marocain; Dorothy Berggren, apricot shot taffeta with pearl trimmings; Dorothy Brydon, henna satin marocam; Eileen Br.en, piimrc.se crepe de chine; Eileen Alexander, apricot crepe de chine; I. Parsons (Leithfield), canary satin with Oriental lace; B. McLean (Leithfield), red aatin with touches of gold; T. Smith (Balcairn), pink souple satin with silver; Nellie Judson (Leithfield), flame satin with sequin trimmings; Alice Tallott (Leithfield), rose and silver satin; X. Kelcher, apricot crepe de chine; Baker, salmon marocain; Henderson, mauxp satin; E. H. Kinley (Amberley). powder blue satin; W. Jamieson (Leilhfi.tdl, b!aciT crepe do chine .beaded; Eva- Martin (Amberley), p;nk taffeta with touches of black; G. Solomon, black velvet; W. Solomon (Kaiapoi), ivory 'ersey silk; M. Bhxms-ky, block velvet ■mimif white flowers; P. McGackin, ivory silk beaded in cardinal; K. Alexander, pink embroidered organdi; E. Hall, whit© silk; V. Sloss, white voile; V. Wilson, blue taffeta; M. Laredo, white voile. WEDDING AT KARAMEA. HUGHSON-JOHNSON. \ wedding of considerable local interest was celebrated at Karamea by the JLiev. Mr Poole, or Gramty recently, the contracting parties being Miss Margaret Johnson, daughter of: Mr John Johnson* of Karamea, and Mr J. JHughson, of the Public Works Department, Grevmouth. The bride's wedding dress" was of gold marocam with which she wore a dainty veil an 4 the orthodox orange blossoms. The duties ot" maid of honour any were carried out respectively by Mr and Mrs G. Hawick. The happy couple received a very hearty send-off from Karamea. amidst showers of rice and confetti, ami the good wishes of a large circle of friends. They will take up their residence at West-port.

John GinrpbeU, who lived under six sovereigns, lias died at Bally Robin, Ulster, at the age of 112 years. His recipe for lone life was plain food, fresh air, ana plenty of buttermilk. He liked a pipe and a glass of beer, and was a bachelor.*