WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18233, 18 November 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The lady Editor will fee pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, ana engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs R. G. Petre (Merivale) is visiting Mrs Reg. Parks (Marlborough). Mrs Claude Sawtell has returned from u short visit to Dunedin. Mrs J. F. Poulton (Shirley) has returned to Christchurch after a trip to America. Miss Lillian Petrie, who been staying at Waiau, returned to Wellington on Saturday. Mr T>. Burnside, of the Douglas Burnside School of Dancing, left last week for America, via Sydney. . ' Mrs F. W. Jon?s has left for Hanmer Springs, where 6he will spend two or three weeks. Mr and Mrs Goodwin (Wellington) and Mrs S. Douglas (North Canterbury) are among the guests at Warner's. Mr and Mrs 3>. Stowell (Timaru) are staying at the ; United Service. Miss Rita Nixon (Killinchy) is the guest of Miss Odie Kerr, Chapter street.

At the Riccarton Gymnasium Girls' entertainment given last week in the Choral Hall, Miss Helen Packer played the Accompaniments' for her pupils, Misses Linda Mills and Lily Kinsclla. Mr and Mrs Monro (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Guild (Tepiuka), Mr Valdie (Mosgiel), Mr and' Mrs A. K. Anderson and child (Christchurch), Mrs' Essex' (Dunedin), Mr T. Essex (Dunedin), Mr and! Mrs Waller (Christchurch), Misses Waller (3) (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs White and child (Christchurch), Mrs N. Friberg (Christchurch), are among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe, New Brighton. Miss Sybil Waldegrave (Palmerston North) is the guest oi Mrs C. R. Kiver, Papanui road. The following were guests at Godley House, Diamond Harbour, last week: — Mr and Mrs Donaldson Smith, Mr and Mrs Grantley Norton and child, Mr and Mrs Lionel Mansell, Mr and Mrs G. W. K. Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Harold Beck, Mr and Mrs B. O. Moore and three children, Mrs Matheson, Mrs Somerfield, Misses Cooper, Turner, Patterson, Scott, Mullin, Lumsden, Nina Smith, Matheson, Munroe, Digby. Nelson, Messrs Cooke and Smith (3).

To-night, in the Choral' Hall, under Mr. Arthur Lilly, A.R.C.0., the Y.W.C.A. singing class will give their seventh operatic medley_ at 8 o'clock. Items frcm the "Bohemian Girl" and other operas, will givpn, and <an exhibition of ' i fancy dancing; will bo given by . Misses ' Enid Lawson, Winnie Goodall, , Margaret Weavers. and Nancy -West. The proceeds of the concert will he in aid of the Y.W.C.A. foreign work. The Scargill-Motunau branch of the Plunket Society is now a very , flourishing body. which meets monthly at the Scargill Hall, and the interest and enthusiasm shown at these meetings are the best index of the growing popularity of the Society's work in the district. With the object of augmenting the branch's fuwjs, a children's paper fancy dress party is to be. held at the end of this week, and is to fe followed, on the same evening, by a fancy dress dance for adults, "the residents of Scargill-Motunau have been most generous ih providing supper and prizes for the dance.

Special dances will be held tomorrow night and on Saturday night, at the St. Asaph street Hall, bv the Ch"s.l- - Plain Dance Assembly. Mr Jackson's Orchestra will supply the music.

The Home Economics Association exhibition is creating a great deal of interest amongst home workers. Entries are coming in for the following sections:—Basket work, mat making, leather work, china painting, art work, needlework, embroidery> and toys. The domestic science teachers aro giving a food display, and the Green"Leaf League are exhibiting their uncooked meals. Proceeds will be devoted to the Children s Fresh Air Home.

The death of Sister Mary Dominica Crombie, of St. Joseph's Convent, occurred at Blenheim on Saturday, telegraphs our correspondent. Joining the. Sisters of Mercy at Wellington 35 years ago she laboured at various branch houses in that district, and was liter stationed at Blenheim for a number of years. Sister Mary Dominica, who was of a bright and cheerful disposition, was much beloved by the nuns and by the pupils of the Convent Schools. She had been ailing more or less for some six months. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr Charlea Melville Crombie, a former Commissioner of Taxes. One of her sisters, of whom there are six, is a Sister of Compassion at Wellington, and another is Mrs S. J. Sampson, of Christchurch, who, with Mr Sampson, lias come to Blenheim to attend the funeral. Two of her five brothers, Messrs Melville and Norman Crombie, are residents of Wellington. An enjoyable evening was spent at the >St. Mark's Schoolroom, Opawa, on Saturday, when a farewell social was tendered to Mr Ernest W. Hancox by his friends. The room was artistically decorated, and the evening was spent in games and competitions. Item 9 were given by Misses J. Staff and K. Weekley. A presentation was made by thvj Rev. H. Williams, on behalf of those present, to the guest of honour, aftei which "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow'' was sung. The evening was concluded by the singing of ''Auld Lang Svne.'' Among' those present were: Misses M. Scott, D. Beatty, D. Cox, E. Sutton, A. Hewitt, M. Beatty, P. Shaw. I. Hoskin, M. Oppenheim, E. Wicks. M.' Williams, J. Staff, E. Weekley, M. Cox, E. Wheeler, I. Wheeler, A. Havlock, P. Arnold, ltev. H. Williams. Messrs R. Tooth, E. Hancox, J. Williams. J. White, R.' Williams. J. Carter, T. Turner, W. Rosonowski. B. Trist, J. Goodhart, J. Bluett, G. Turner, N. Franklin, and M. Minson. Miss Paula Scherek, the well-known and talented violiniste, who has been one of the • leading instrumentalists -in the orchestra; at the Strand Theatre for tlio/ past three years, completed her engagement at the theatre mentioned on Saturday, on account of her approaching departure for Melbourne. The opportunity was taken by the members of the orchestra and of the staff to present Miss Scherek with a dressing table gold clock, with illuminated dial; the clock bore an appropriate inscription. Mr A. Rowley, the manager of the Strand, in making the presentation on behalf of the staff and the orchestra, said that the present was a token of the .high esteem in which Miss Scherek was held. They were all sincerely porry that Miss Scherek had severed' her connexion with the Strand, but they hoped that every time she looked at the clock she would ho reminded of Christchurch and of the many friends she had left behind connected with the Strand. They trusted fhat she would enjoy every happiness, and on arrival in Melbourne find her peopleVin a Letter state'of health than recent reports led her to anticipate. If Miss Scherek decided not to make her stay in Australia a long one, they would be all the more pleased to see her amongst them again. Miss Scherek, who was somewhat affected bv the kindly spirit which prompted the presentation, suitably acknowledged the gift. On-Sunday Mrs J, S. Kelly, Onslow street, St. Albans, gave an afternoon party for Miss Paula Scherek, who leaves next month .far Melbourne. Advantage .was taken of the occasion by Miss Scherek, and' those who are to assist 1 her, to rehearse some of the items to be given 1 at her farewell concert in aid of the funds of the Returned Soldiers' Association at the end of the month. Yiolin solos were played by Miss Scherek, who, with Mr Hamilton Dickson ('cello) and Miss A. Warren (piano), gave several trios.. Mr F. A. Bullock sang, Miss Warren playing the accompaniments. The concert, judging by the character of . the items given last Sunday, promises to be a. rare musical event. The hostess received the guests in a gown of shot blue taffeta. Miss Scherek wore a charming frock of floral ninori, with panel of pink silk. •In addition to the guest of the afternoon, there were present Mr and Mrs Alf Dickson, Mr Hamilton Dicksoh, Miss Dickson, Miss A. Warren, Miss Lilian Harper, Miss Mabel Andrews (niece of the hostess), Mrs McLennan, Mrs Duff, and Mr F. A. Bullock. Afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, the table being pleasingly decorated with scarlet geraniums, a black table-centre_provid-ing an artistic contrast.

WEDDINGS. MALE—LAWSON. At St. Mary's Church, Merivale, the marriage was solemnised recently' of Miss Minnie Lawson, of Lancashire, England, and Mr William Harold Male, only Bon of Mr and Mrs Male, of 201 Papanui road. Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr H; Sromley, wore a mole coat-frock and mole hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Miss Lucy Hutchison, the maid of honour, wore henna marocain and henna hat, and carried a bouquet to match. The happy couple left by the express for their future home in Timaru amidst showers of confetti from a large number of well-wishers.

SILVER WEDDING. The silver wedding of Mr and Mrs H. J. Jewell was celebrated at their residence, "Opawa," Mt. Somers, November 15th. The ro'oms were prettily decorated with white and silver streamers, and a beautiful three ; tier wedding-cake, made by Miss Marjory Jewell, was 'much admired. Mr and Mrs Jowell were the recipients of several silver gifts, Mrs Jewell also receiving a beautiful shower bouquet. In the evening enjoyable music and competitions brought to a close a very enjoyable celebration.