WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18232, 17 November 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Xady Editor win be pleased to receive for publication in tie "Women'B Comer" items 'of social or personal news. Socn items should be fnlly authenticated, and. engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited • on any matter*.affecting, or of interest to, women. Mr and Mrs Simon MacKenzie (Rain■cliff), Mr and Mrs Alister MacKenzie (Edgecliff), and Miss Jessie MacKenzie returned to Timaru yesterday. Mrs W. Mcnzies, who has been staying at her house on Cashmere Hills, returned yesterday to Menzies Bay. Mrs Herbert Elworthy returned to Timaru on Saturday after spending a few weeks at "Haeremai," Sumner. Mrs F. Johnson and Miss D. Johnson have returned to Geraldine, after a lengthy holiday spent in Christchurch. Mrs J. McElory is spending.a few days with her mother, Mrs H. Glover, Spreydon. Mr and Mrs J. Andrews (Timaru) and Mrs Davies (Wellington) are ths guests of Mrs C. H. Sykes, Spreydon. Mr and Mrs O. S. Bruce have returned home after bemg the guests of Mrs Bowker ("The Elms, Christchurch). Mr and Mrs C. A. .Burnett (Sydney) are staying at the United Service Hotel.

By the death of Mrs T. Glover, which occurred at Blenheim, a husband and five young children are bereaved. The deceased was 42 years of age, and was the youngest dauighter of the late Mr John Mills, a well-known rtioneer settler at Spring Creek. ' ' The engagement is announced of Horace, elder son of Mr and Mrs G. Farquharson, of Fendalton, Christchurch, to Lilian, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs James Penney, "Niuforton," Blenheim, now at 21 Paterson street, Wellington, The usual exodus of visitors who wero in Christchurch for Carnival Week took place on Saturday evening, when many left for the North, Island, and yesterday, when country people , and residents of Timaru and Dunedin'left for their homes. The death . has occurred of a' wellknown resident of Marlborough in.the person, of Mrs Jeannie. Boyce, wife of Mr John Bbyce. of Renwicktown. She arrived in Marlborough from Ayrshire (Scotland),' with her husband 45 years ago, and was 76 years of age.* She leaves a husband and a family of five sons (three ofwhein are at Tokomaru and two "at Renwicktown), and three daughters; The married daughters are Mrs T. CaWte",' of' -Mahakipawa, ; and Mrß Greensill of the .Sounds. There are 33 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. . ' ' "

On Saturday- evening, at the residence of her sister, Mrs G./Jobberns (The Spur, Redcliffs), Miss Sybil Thompson gave a most, enjoyable dance in honour of Miss Nancy Beayen, who is to be married this week. Dancing took place in the spacious .sitting room, which was gay .with bowls of roses and. antirrhinums' L \in deep • shades uo£> ' pink, ■ the same colour being repeated in the softly shaded lights. The verandahs were arranged as cosy lounges, while a. dainty supper'was- served' in the 'dining-room.' Amongst' those present were' Mrs A.*H. Thompson) Mr and Mrs G. Jobherns,; Misses .Nancy Beaven, Gwen Saunders (Dunedin),_Helen.. Leithead,~D6ras:' Jainieson, Gertrude Grieg, Vera' Barlow, Irene- Taylor, Alex Kirk, Nancy Orchard, : Winifred" Hobbs, Iliffe Lawrence, Esme Lamb, Janet York, Dr. D.: Saunders,; Dr. J,. Young, Messrs B. Knight/ R.C. Ronaldson, D. H. Hall, J. A. Jamieson, A.B Hobbs, H. Ronaldson, M. J. ' Burns, E. Booth, W. 'R. .Jamieson, J: D, Lawrence, S. Gibbs, 1Y Thompson, AV Hamilton, K; Simmers. "Children's Brown Sandal Strap shoes for holiday and seaside wear, with crepe rubber soles,' 4 to 6, 5s 6d; 7to 9. 6s; 10 size, 7s €d; size 11,' 8s 9d; size N l2, 9s; size 13, 9s 3d; size 1, 9s 6d. Great for hard wear. H. Pannell and Co. ' 'Phone 694. • 105 Man-

Chester street. -- P6506-5040 You sqrely don't, hold with that antiquated delivery from open milk cans? It is really unhealthy, you know. The St. Albans dairy serve me daily with pure, rich, creamy milk in sealed bottles. You try it. Write A. L. Thompson, McFadden's . road, iSt. Albans. 6 A pretty frock; artistically designed and modelled on an approved Parisian Btyle, is now becoming for Carnival Week, and you may have it made "Just SoV at shortest notice, designed' and under the expert supervision of Madam Marchant, Designer, Parisian Parlours, Fletcher's Buildings, Colombo street (near Armagh street corner). -Phone 3183.. ... ~ . H 4360 . BUT ARE THEY IRISH? Yes! decidedly they are, and "Manchester House" is making a special feature- of supper cloths—all pure Irish linen, handTembroidered —at 18s 6d. Pillow-shams, scolloped f atid embroidor-

ed, at 10s 6d pair; also ladies and gent.'s handkerchiefs are more reasonable here, and are always nice as presents. See them to-day (next E. Reece. Ltd., Colombo, street). 6 Smart Summer Frocks, priced from 5s lid to 6 guineas, should be sufficient inducement to invite an inspection, but there is also a wide range of' Model Spring Millinery and Linens, easily the best value in town, being offered at WESTWAY, 100-102 Cashel street, just past Stewart Bobinson's."Ladies' own materials made up on premises, style and fit being guaranteed. 6

The Rendezvous Cabaret presented a gay and animated scene on Saturday ri»ht on. the occasion of the carnival dance held there. About sixty couples attended and judging by the enthusiastic receotion of the various dance numbers, ."thoroughly appreciated, the efforts of those responsible-for making the evening the success it was. Bailey s Jazz Band contributed excellent dance music, and were very generous with numbers of. encores. . Manv novelties, were introduced during the evening. On . Saturday night Mr and Mrs Clark, of. Weston road St. Al.bans, entertained a number -of fleets at a dance, on the occasion of .the ™™ng-of-age of their daughter, Ella (Ruby). The dance and supper rooms were decorated with streamers, balloons and roses. Mr Paton.. on behalf of those present, wished Miss Clark long lite | and happiness, and Mr G. Hernek presented her with the golden key. Amongst those present were Mr aridMrs H. C Trusoott, Mr and. Mrs \\. P;.ton, Mr and Mrs R. Collie, Mr and Mrs N. Johns, Mrs H. Bean, Misses Johnstone (2).. Raymond (2), Licshman (2)', Fleming (2). P. Brass, Slieppard, C. Magon, M. Kettle, Messrs Roberts (2), T/rekwood, K. Browne, I N. Fair, A. Joyce, R-. Sheppard, G. Herrick, Harding, C. Haymann, J. Myhre, and F. Clark. ' Staff-Captain and Mrs Ludbrook, of the Salvation Army in China, arrived in Christchurch on Saturday on a 12 months' rest. A public welcome will be tendered them, in the Salvation Army Hall on Thursday night, preceded by a private reception from the officers in the afternoon. Captain aml Mrs Ludbrook will attend meetings in ■various parte of New Zealand before sailing for England at the beginning of April, but a working tour is not being mode. Captain Ludbrook has lx>en. in China for seven years and Mrs Ludbrook for eight 'yews. They hn.ve been stationed in Peking, where they were in charge of the printing and trading department. "While in. Christchurch they are the guests of Mrs Ludbrook's father. Mr A. Wilkinson, Chancellor street, Shirley. "When the college reports were under rlicon'onnn M+ +llo Pros .Hanol-Sll

discussion «x tne Jrres.oytenan • uenerai .Assembly (states the Pulmerston North correspondent of the "Otago Daily Times") an elder from Hawke's Bay ventilated his opinion on the subject of dancing. He said that in his district they built a new church and opened it with a dance, and the church had never prospered. 'He believed in the Presliyterian colleges and thought they were doing a great work. Several girls from the district went to one of the Presbyterian colleges to be educated and had since returned home, but if a prayer meeting and a dance were held on the snme night it was not difficult to foretell which they would attend. He had a daughter, and he would like- to send her to one of the colleges, hut he did riot want her to. learn dancing. He would be glad' ii 1 some *able speaker would propose a solution, enjoining the,%>rinciple of the colleges against teaching dancing. No action was taken, but the prolonged applause which greeted the elder's remarks, left littlo doubt.as to. the result had a vote been taken.

The usual monthly committee meeting of Phillipstown Kindergarten was held at the schoolroom, on November 10th. Present: Mesdames 'Griffiths (in the chair), Williams, R. .Read, L. Wyatt, J. .A.' Empson, .Misses Kyan and don. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Mesdames R. E. Dimbier and A. Empson. It was. reported that Miss Pyne had been transferred to Richmond for a time owing to sickness of one of their teachers. Owing to sickness,-the attendance had not been good. The roll'number now stood at 73. Highest attendance 51, lowest 9 (wet day),; average 47. Contributions, to school amounted to £2 13s. Visitors to' school were Mrs Rich and Miss .Plunkqtt.. A combined* meeting of parents, committee,. and. local" committee met recently to discuss the celebrations iof birthday of "school. All present enthusiastically ■ promised 'to help with a fair, to be held at the school late in November.- Miss' Scott promised, an interesting programme from, the children..: Stalls, of every description will be arranged for, .and the proceeds will be', devoted; to the renovation, of school and grounds. .

DIXIELAND. Dixieland had a record gathering on Saturday evening, when 120 couples were present,, amongst whom were a number of visitors to ■ the' city; " The music, supplied by Sutherland's full orchestra, contributed largely to a most enjoyable evening. Owing to the large number present, supper was served m the Carlton Cafe. Amongst the guests present were: Sir Charles and Lady Campbell, Captain and Mrs Bland, Mr and Mrs Maurice O'Rorke, .Mr and Mrs Gerald Gerard, Mr and' Mrs Parleer, Mr and' Mrs Holland, Mr and Mrs Newsome, Miss Blakely,- Mr and Mrs Robinsori, .Mr and Mrs Oscar Josephson, Mr and Mrs Cecil Wood, Mrs Arthur El worthy, Mr and Mrs Roger Gould, Mr and Mrs-William Deans, .Mr. and Mrs Worgan, Mr and' Mrs Morrow, Mr and Mrs G. Steele, Mr and Mrs R. Mulligan, Mr and Mrs M. Grant, Mr Mrs F. Dixon, Mr and.Mrs.Camp.bell, Mr and '. Mrs Fisher, Mrs Evans,,Mr and Mrs Purdy, Misses Betty Elworthy, Audrey Cracroft Wilson, Betty Cotterill, Dorothy Quill, Ruth Wyn Williams, Joan Reid (Oamaru), Mcllraith. Rita McCrea, McTigue. Gwen Jones, Thornton, Joan Fulton. Duncan Hislon, Brandon McDonald,' Louis Stevens, Buchanan, Doodv Helmore, Betty Suckling, Pauline East, Thelma Thompson, TJndrill, Marie McGovern, Jocelyn Baker, Lettice Tapper, Alma Finnerty, Eraser Estcourt, Nicholls, Beatrice Lough nan (Palmerston North), Helen Grimmer, Mabel Grimmer, Thelma Hicks, Warren, Lily Dwyer, Ethel Yarr (Timaru), Kathleen Wilson (Mangaweka), Fanny Middleton, Warnes, Petre, Phyllis Tisley, Guest, Siddey, Lambie, E. McClatchie, Mary Cowlishaw, Peggy Hart, Nancv Beaded Gracie • Helmore, Watson, Halmai.Loughnan, V." Loughnan, Fay Gibson, Maxine "McGill, G. Wratt, Alys Scott, Barbara Scott, Margaret Tripp, Molly Black, Somerset, Nora Noitt, Milliken, Dulcie McCready, Brehder Clarkson, RoSie Atkinson, Marie Kitto Loughna* (Wellington), Enid Mjinty, Witfton, Bond, Richards,-Corlett, Coburn,' Dr. Jennings, Messrs Derrick Gould, Jack, Reid, AV. Bailey, Denis Cotterill, Eric Cotterill, Wyn Cowlishaw, Heathcote Helmore, S.Lbve, Smith.. Douglas • Qaridge, David Boyle, Westenra, McFarlane, E, Deans, Nancarrow, J. Jewell, L. Stevens, A. Donnelly, J. H. Grigg, J. Biickley, H. Sinclair, E. Sliiels (Dunedin), N. Batchelor, Campbell, Todd, D. R. Smith. Hudson, Dearsley, Seay, Mulligan (2), Bruce, Milliken, Ambler, Beauvais, Cloudesley, McKeown, Sidey, Withell; F. Wilson, Jeffrey Smith, Syme, Beadel (2), J. Moir, Watson, "Chapman. H. Grey, Hay, A. Vizer, Logan, J. Roberts, Dixon, Buchanan, R. Rbbilliard, A. Chance, Solomon, Webber, Richardson. P. Boyle, Robinson (2), Pryor, Hoole,;B. AV. Shipley, Hicks, R. D. Cameron, D. Macdonald, Ben Brown, Leslie R. Leekie, J.' Blun-dell-Price, H. Tait, L. P. Barrett, Richards, Gledhill, Simmons, and Roland Smith (secretary). •

A campaign to add "moral training" to the curriculum of the-schools of the United States has been begun, and a plan for "impressing the young mind with the fundamentals of what constitutes right and wrong" has received the support' of the Boman Catholic, Protestant and Jewish Churches. An attempt is being' made ■ to draw up a code of conduct whieh will be accept able by'everyone Vhb is encourag-, ing the scheme*

DRESSES AT RICCARTON. The scene on the lawn and grandstand at Riccarton on Saturday was certainly the gayest and most colourful presented during the Canterbury Jockey Club 's-meeting last week, probably because the day was brighter and warmer and the diaphanous frocks and flower-trimmed hats showed to the best advantage. Mrs George Gould wore, navy blue brocaded marocain with small ornaments of navy and jade, navy hat encircled with lines of jade green, and finished with a buckle in front; Mrs John Montgomery wore a smart frock of black marocain with bands of gpldembroidery and red cleophane ornaments, black scarf with gold, red, and jade tracer}*, small black satin hat with black and white feather mount; Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, navy alpaca three-piece suit, with large coloured bead motifs, navy hat, in which the colours of the motifs were repeatedi; Mrs Roger Gould, biscuit coloured brocaded marocain with wide scarf lined with .jade green, biscuit coloured hat; Mrs J.. H. Grigg, graceful gown of cafe-au-lait georgette and lace, wide brown hat with blue and brown chenille embroidery; Mrs J. B. Reid (Elderslie), handsome gown of black crepe de chine with wide bands of black opalescent diamente biege, Bangkok straw hat, trimmed with black, and finished .with a large beige buckle in front; Mrs "VV. Joynt, beautiful frock of black marocain with touches of white, black pleated georgette hat with ostrich plume ; Mrs T. C. Robinson (Mt. Palm), black brocaded marocain, black hat with osprey; Miss Aitken, grey costume with knifepleated skirt, black hat with rainbow feather mountj Miss Innes Gould, very dainty frock of cameo pink georgette with flounced skirt, black hat with pink roses on the brim; Mrs Guy Ronalds, oyster crepe de chine, effectively patterned in emerald and black, black satin hat; Mrs Bruges, handsome dress of black crepe de chine with kilttid flounces and smart touches of tomato red, large black hat • with ostrich plume; Mrs J. A. Brown! black satin romaine, smart black and whito hat with ospreys; Miss Jean McDougall, charming frock of flesh pink georgette •with handsome embroidery and bow and streamers of cyclamen velvet, black satin, hat; Miss Kitty Polhill, pretty frock : of biscuit coloured georgette and lace, large cinnamon brown hat with vari-eoloured embroidery; Mrs Peter Johnson, beautiful frock of black crepe de chine, the skirt of white was patterned on floral design, black mushroom hat with cirS ribbon petals; Mrs W. H. Douglas (Scotland), brown gabardine costume, golden brown hat with garniture of flowers; Miss Dorothy Anderson, black georgette, large black.'lace hat with trimming and sciarf of black cir§ ribbon; Mrs. Malcolm Powrie, tan patterned crepe de chine, black hat with uncommon crown of loops of black ribbon; Miss Doreen Kiver, pretty frock of cornflower blue; and grey; patterned georgette, grey hat with blue and grey swathe; Miss Janet York, begonia .pink georgette, large black hat .with,, roses to match h*?r frock; Miss Lynskey (Rangiora), , black crepel de chine, smartly trimmed With ■ Mack and white, black hat with white ospreys; Miss •Dorothy Sandston, very pretty frdck of. cinnamon brown marocain .patterned .in pink roses, cloche hat of the same shade, with pink and beige embroidery.

CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC ' ' WOMEN;-- '■•■■•■■ 1/ ■■-*■■ The second annual meeting of the Conference of Catholic Women, of which Mrs J. S. Barrett is president, was held yesterday. In the morning, at the 8.15 Mass at the Cathedral, a very large number of "women-received: Holy Communion in- a body. •; ; In'the afternoon,- in the beautiful sheltered grounds, of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Perry., road-, under the spreading boughs of large oak trees, a largely-attended- meeting of the Conference was held, under the.presidency of his Lordship Bishop Brridiej.who/on behalf, of the Bev. Mothers and Sisters of the Convent, welcomed the visitors.' An interesting address on "The Place of Amusement in Life" was read by the Eev. Father P. J. Cooney, of Lyttelton, who'deplored the modem tendency to make pleasure, generally sought outside' the home, the supreme concern of human endeavour, and earnestly urged Qatholic women to strive to restore the home to what it was in days gone by—a source of all the .virtues needed for an individual's social and national life, and an asylum of happiness and peace. ' . Miss Nellie Hay ward read a thoughtful and carefully-prepared paper .on ''.(How Catholic Women Can Help Others," making many practical sugr gestions, based on knowledge gained by her during her recent sojourn in Britain and the Continent and giving a most informative account of-the foundation and activities of the Society, of the Sisters of Charity. ... ' , The Bev. Father T. Hanrahan read a splendid paper, written by one of the Sisters of Notre Dame des Missions, on "Correct Character Formation in Child Life," after which the entire company was entertained at al fresco afternoon tea, and a. highly satisfactory Conference was concluded with Benediction Service, conducted by his Lordship in the Convent Chapel. . The annual exhibition of hand work, to. be held in the Caledonian Hall on November 26th, under the auspices of the Home Economics Association, is arousing much interest,, and there is no doubt that the many . interesting stalls will be visited by wise people, anxious to gain new ideas on needlework, china painting, and basket work. The thrift stall alone is well -worth a visit, and a gift stall is being arranged, the proceeds from which will be devoted to the Children's. Fresh Air Home. * • ■

A Maori correspondent of the "Manawatu Times" enys: "Hapuku, ne or' New Zealand's best esteemed fish, is persistently misnamed hapuka. The Maoris themselves initiated the error, and for. «i» reason. Te Hapuku, A well-known and much-respected chief in Hawke's Bay and Manawatu, was deemed by his people to have suffered indignity each tune his enemy fed upon his namesake, henoe the change in the final vowel. Significantly the chief became known to his people as Te Ika (the fish), an appropriate compromise for his correct name, Te Hapuku,. which fell into disuse' for the reason given. The custom of hiding the bodies of the chiefs in «, cave arises from the ever-present fear that their enemies may eat them and thus destroy their hope of Paradise."

WEDDINGS. GEORGE—DUNCAN. A Wellington wedding in which much interest was taken was that of Miss Muriel Winifred Duncan, third daughter of .the late Mr C. C. C. Duncan, of Christchurch, and Mr 3 Duncan, of Kelburn, to Mr A. J. George, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur George, of Wadestown. The Yen. Archdeacon Johnson _ performed the ceremony, and the bride was given away by her cousin, Mr T. H. Duncan. Her gown was of French net and handmade lace, with a train of silver tissue, and she wore a tulle veil falling from a, coronet of orange blossom. There were four bridesmaids, Misses Queenie Duncan and Winnie Williamson, wearing pale blue brocaded satin and georgette,. with picture hats of tulle, and with bouquets of pinlc roses. Two little maids, Phyllis and Betty Duncan, were in heliotrope georgette trimmed with marabout, wearing hats to match and carrying posies of blue and heliotrope. Mr W. Buxton was the best man and Mr Gordon Morison was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at Mr and Mrs Arthur George's home at Wadestown, where the rooms were turned into bowers of beautiful flowers. The dining-room was a mass of roses, the table being arranged with pink roses and maidenhair fern. The drawing-room had been cleared for dancing and was banked with cerise-toned cinerarias, while on the enclosed verandah were tree fei-ns and pot plants, making an arbour of greenery. Mrs C. C. C. Duncan and Mrs George received the guests, the former wearing golden brown marocain with hat to match, and carrying a bouquet of larkspur, the latter in black lace with black hat, and carrying a bouquet of shaded roses. Mrs Roe, sister of the bridegroom, was in cinnamon brown georgette and hat with touches of yellow; Mrs Colin Mackersey, sister of the bride, wore silver lace and ivory georgette, with a pink tulle hat; and Mrs T. H. Duncan was in grey marocain frock and hat to match.-

DIAMOND WEDDING. A happy family gathering took place on Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mrs Hyde, Racecourse road, Ashburton, when her parents celebrated their diamond wedding. Mr Steele is the second son of the late Mr John Steele, of Bingley, Yorkshire, England. The present Mr Steele was born at Bingley, and left that place as a lad of 11* years, and took up his residence at Bradford.. After being in the service of one firm for nine years, he launched out on his own account as a wholesale provision merchant, and by close attention to every detail of his business, as.well as by prudent living, he made a big success. When he was about to leave for N.£w Zealand, the Creditors' Association of Bradford presented him with a beautifully illuminated photographic album in recognition of the valuable services he had. rendered the Association. The Loyal Philanthropic Lodge of the Manchester Unity Lodge of Odd? fellows, of which he was a prominent member, presented him with a' handsomely- illuminated address. Mr and Mrs Steele (nee Miss Conyer) were married in the old Bradford Parish Church, on November 12th, 1864, by the Rev. John Ellis, curate of the parisli of Bradford.. They' left London for New Zealand in May, 1883,. in, the .Catalonia, the second- steamship which had ever sailed for New Zealand* On arrival at Lyttelton, : Mr and Mrs Steele proceeded to' Christchurch, where they remained for a couple of years. "They then removed to Ashburton, . and settled on a wild waste of open tussoek land near the Ashburton Woollen Mills. Here Mr Steele built a good house and store, and started as a general storekeeper. He .speedily worked up a big trade connexion, and paid regular visits to the outlying settlements of Springburn, . Staveley, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers. He sold out his business about seven years ago, and after spending two years in Auckland he returned to Ashburton, where he is now living in retirement on the Alford Forest road.

At the diamond wedding -gathering on Wednesday evening Mr D. Sykes, of Chrisfchurch, in- proposing the toast of the bride and bridegroom, paid a high tribute to Mr and Mrs Steele in regard to the .great success they had made of life in all. its phases. They Were an honest and most worthy couple, and no two residents in 'the whole of the Ashburton. district were more highly esteemed than Mr and Mrs John Steele.

Mr Frank Steele, a nephew, also briefly addressed the family gathering, and referred in feeling terms to the noble lives his uncle and aunt, as well as . their family, had always led. Numerous telegraphic and other congratulatory messages were received from friends from far and widey and Mr and Mrs Steele were the recipients of a number of appropriate diamond wedding presents. Mr Steele, on behalf of himself■ and his wife, warmly thanked. all for the many expressions of goodwill which had been showered upon them, and also thanked those present for assembling and helping to celebrate their diamond wedding. Mr Steele, who is now 83 years of age, comes of a long-lived family. His father, who had spent two years in Ashburton, returned to his native home eight years ago, and died at the age of 96 years. Mr and Mrs Steele have a family of three daughters and one son. There is also a little tot of a great-grandson who was a guest at the diamond wedding on Wednesday. ''