WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18363, 22 April 1925, 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. Mrs George Aitken, who, with her little son, has been staying at Racecourse Hill, has returned to Fcndalton. Mrs and Miss Massey (Invercargill) arc staying at "Warwick House. Miss Joyce Gibson is visiting friends in Duncdin. Mrs Alister Deans (Waddington) leaves shortly for a visit to England. Miss Beeves, Mr and Mrs DiggesSmith, Miss Diggcs-Smith, Mrs C. W. Tringham, Mrs 11. Blundell, and Miss A. Smith (Wellington) arc staying at Warner's Hotel.

Mrs Wellesley Reeves (Reefton) is visiting her mother, Mrs J. B. Beckett, Victoria street.

Mr and Mrs Maxwell Deans (Waiau) arc spending a few days in town. The Jazz Club intends holding the first dance of the 1925 session in the Winter Garden'on Friday evening.

Owing to the serious illness of her mother, Miss Muriel Little is unable to return to Christchurch from England until after the winter.

The engagement is announced of Dorothy, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Maxwell, Christchurch, to Norman, second son of Mr and Mr« T. Mitchell, Hilton, South Canterbury.

Misses Kuby, Kathleen and Marjorie Mcintosh, Kathleen and Jessie Milne (Fernsidc) and Alma Winter (Swannanoa). Messrs W. Evans, G." Lill (Fernside), T. Love (Rangiora) and Geo. Milne (Christchurch), who have been spending their Easter holidays at the Waikuku Beach motored home last week.

Mrs R. Pashby, who came north for the Kaiapoi School Jubilee, haei bee.n staying with Mr and Mrs J. Wilson .("East : Sands" Esplanade, New Brighton), and returned to Waimatc on Saturday. Edna Thomas, the very charming "Lady from Louisiana," must have been delighted with the cordial reception accorded her by the big audience that filled every seat in the Choral Hall last night, when she gave her first concert in Christchurch. lhe quaint and piquant, effect of thei unusual programme was ■ emphasised by the Early -Victorian- dresses worn by Miss Thomas and the two assisting artists. She made her first appearance in a frock of begonia-pink shot taffeta, with tight pointed bodice and crinoline skirt, the two deep flounces of the skirt and the low Victorian decolletege being outlined with blue and gold ribbon. A small Victorian posy, long gold filigree ear-rings, and a'large comb and bright flowers in her hair were accompanying old-world touches „to a pleasing effect. In the second part of the programme, Miss Thomas wore another period frock with corsage of green chiffon velvet, outlined with silver leaves, and,very bouffant skirt of tiny oyster-coloured net, .with innumerable frills edged alternately with narrow green and silver ribbons. Miss Lucile Lawrence wor'o a Victorian frock of primrose frilled net with black velvet corsage and trails of red flowers and foliage, and Miss Constance Piper, the accompanist, wore a frock of geranium and gold shot taffeta, with bands of gold tissue and corsage ",df black velvet. All the ladies received floral tributes from their admirers in tho largo audience.

The Excelsior Euchre Assembly will hold a,euchre party in the Caledonian Hall to-n : :ght. 'The prizes, which number' 40, will include a luxurious Chesterfield and an eight-guinea suit or costume. WARM FEET FOR CHILDREN. Brown Sandal Strap Shoes with crepe rubber soles obtainable from Pannells', 105 Manchester street, ensure warm; feet. for children and silent and hard wear. Prices from, 4 .to 6, 5s 6d; 7to 9,'6s 6d; 10, 7s 6d; 11 to 12, 9s; 13 to 1, 9s 6d. P6655

Easter bargains at "Minerva" Salon inciudo' New Check Overcoats with Siberian Fur Trimmings, at 6gns; Gabardine Coat Frocks trom 6 to Bgns, and Georgette, Frocks at 6igns. Out sizes in the above are ■ a speciality. Country clients are requested to write for other patterns and prices to Miss Kathleen Fuller,' 1 designer (late John Court, Auckland), over Jones, McCrostic, Cashel street, 'phone 3485. 6

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Great preparations are being made for the Arts Ball to be held to-night at the Art Gallery. The decorations will be carried out on a particularly lavish scale, and from present indications the function promises to be an unprecedented success.

The transference of the children from the Children's Convalescent Cottage at New Brighton to the Cholmondeley Memorial Children's Home .at Governor's Bay was effected last week and the children are now comfortably settled in their new quarters.

The motor-car euchre will be held tomorrow (Thursday) night at the Caledonian Hall by the Christ-church Euchre Assembly. Twenty valuable prizes will be given, and the twenty winners will take part in the "final" for the new fivc-seater Ford touring car. Tomorrow night and Friday, May Ist, aro ♦he two last nights that euchre players have Hie opportunity of qualifying for the "final'' tournament, which will be held on May 6th.

Owing to next Saturday being Anzac Day, the Christclmrch Dance Assembly will hold their dance on Friday night, April 24tji, at the Caledonian Hall. Twenty prizes will be given for the best fancy costumes. A ladies' waltz contest will be held at 7.30 p.m. The gallery will be available to spectators.

On Wednesday evening a "kitchen evening" was tendered by the members of St. David's Church', Belfast, to Miss Doreen Harris, who is shortly to be married. The evening was spent in dancing and games, interspersed with songs contributed bv Mesdames Berrv (Papanui), P. Hall and 11. Hunt. Mrs W. P. Anderson accompanied the singers. After supper the Rev. G. B. Nanson spoke of the good work of Miss Harris in the Church, and, on behalf of those present, asked her to accept a large number of useful gifts. Mr H. Inch suitably replied on behalf of Miss Harris. The singing of "Auld Lang Sync" brought a pleasant evening tj a close.

The wet weather prevented a number of people from attending the fortnightly dance of the Harewooci Social Club at Harcwood on Friday evening. Mr F. Comyus supplied excellent music, and Mr H. Wright was M.C. Amongst those present were: —Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mr and ,Mrs Mehrtens, Mrs Webb, Me and" Mrs Hockey, Mr and Mrs Duiry, Mr and Mrs Re.d, Mr and Mrs Eiliot, Mr and Mrs Murphv, Misses D. Brown, Taylor, Worthihgton {2), L. Bumip, N. Gaskcll, Lane, A. Brand, M. Ryie, E. Wright, Messrs C. Drake, F. Bumip, A. Donald, Webb (?.), I. Tullctt, l''. Dennis, S. Barwald, H. Close, H. Wright, A. Shipley, Chapman, P. Taylor, G. Cooper, il. Parish, u. Gaskell, and others.

There arc many people in the Dominion who will hear with sincere regret of the death of Mrs Luckie, widow oi the late Mr D. M. Luckie, for many years Commissioner of Government' Lite Insurance, and formeily a well-known journalist of the Dominion. Mr and Mrs Luckie arrived in l New Zealand by the ship Eleetra, landing in Nelson, where Mr Luckie took over the editorship and. nart ownership of the Nelson paper, the "Colonist." After leaving Nelson* he become successively' editor of the' "Daily Southern Cross," and the "New Zealand Herald" at Auckland, and later of the Wellington "livening Post." Mis Luckie, who had a very gentle., and charming personality, had lived in Wellington for the past 48 years', making many friends who will miss her 'greatly. She leaves three sons; Messrs • Philip Luckie, ..of..Auckland, Martin Luckie, of Wellington, and Alex. Reid Luckie, now residing in North China, and two daughters (Mrs T. S. Ronaldson and Miss Luckie, both of Wellington).

WEDDINGS.

BLUNDELL—MULLIGAN,

A very picturesque wedding was solemnised at St. Barnabas's Church, Fendalton, yesterday afternoon by the vicar, the Rev. Hugh Leach, the bride being Cora Grace, youngest daughter of Mr R. J. Mulligan, of "Holmwood," Feudalton, and the bridegroom Wilfred, second, youngest sou of. the late Mr W. H. Blundell, and of Mrs- Blundell, of Wellington. Mr L. Strachan, organist, played suitable nuptial music, and Mr Mulligan escorted his daughter to the altar, which had been" artistically decorated for the occasion v-rith autumn foliage and chrysanthemums. The bride "wore a beautiful gown of silver lame, made with round neck and long net sleeves. A rosette of ostrich feathers placed on the hem at ono side and a handsome ornament of pearls holding the slight side-draping were the only additions to the charming simplicity of the dress. . A tulle veil worn over the face and held by a chaplct of orange blossom buds, fell- below the hem of the dress, and the bridal bouquet was lof . deep cream roses and maidenhair fern. , ...

The bridesmaids, Misses Merle Buxton and Muriel'Royds, were' dressed alike in charming frocks of hartenne shot taffeta, in tones of peach-pink and gold, giving a soft, warm effect. Two narrow bands of hand-made flowers formed the tiny sleeves and wide, looped bows at'the' side added an additional touch of smartness. Their veils of russet brown tulle were held with wreaths .of autumnal-tinted velvet leaves, and matched their 'bouquets of autumn flowers and foliage. Mr E. D. R. Smith was best man, and Mr Leslie Mulligan was groomsman. , Following the ceremony', a reception was held at "Holmwood," where the guests were welcomed by Miss Mulligan, wearing* a handsome tunic gown of navy satin apollon, with blue and gold tracery, and a black hat with touches of blue and silver. Her bouquet was of deep apricot roses and autumn leaves. Mrs Blundell, the bridegroom's mother, wore a beautiful dress of lavender marocain and a becoming hat of black velvet with ostrich feather trimming. She carried a posy of lavender and pink flowers, When Mr and Mrs Wilfred Blundell left for the wedding tour, the bride was wearing a three-piece i suit of tabac kasha, with fur collar and cuffs, and a brown velvet hat'with a bow on top.

GARTY—HANRAHAN. A very pretty wedding was celebrated recently at the Catholic Cathedral, Barbadoes street, when Mary Elizabeth (May) Hanrahan, eldest daughter of -Air and Mrs Edward Hanrahan. Lancaster street, was married to William James Gartv, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Garty, Wilson's road, Christrhurch. The sanctuary was beautifidly decorated for the occasion. The bride was led to the altar by her father to the strains of Lohengrin's bridal march, the organist being .Miss K. O'Connor. The wedding ceremony was performed by # Rev. Father T. Hanrahan (Riecarton), assisted by his brother. Rev. Father J. Hanrahan (Papanuf), uncles of the bride. Nuptial Mass was. celebrated by Rov Father T- Hanrahan. .During the Mass an "Ave Maria,'' was beautifully sung by Miss M. O'Connor. The bride wore a lovely "frock of soft ivory satin with tunic of beautiful lace and* narrow panel train of satin lined with silver tissue. Her veil, of tullo was clasped close to the head by a circlet of tiny orange blossom buds and fell in filmy folds to the hem of her gown. A sheaf of lilies completed a dainty* toilette. > The bridesmaids were Misr. Isabel Hanrahan and Miss Enid Brittenden, who wore dainty frocks of georgette in palest r.hades of apricot arid shell pink respectively. They were hats of

georgette v.ith single row of tiny French flowers J'croao t lie upturned brims and carried bouquets of rosebud-; in shades of delicate nink and apricot. The bride's little si iter. Dorothy, made a dear little flower girl in her frock of ni'MiTe georgette and poke bor.net witn wreath of pale pink She carried a silver brsket of piuk ana in.'tire .sweet- per-"'. The best inmi was Mr Charles Girty, brother of the bridegroom, and .Sir l'ai'.l Hanrahan. brother of the bride, acted vs groomsman.

After the ceremony a reception was held ft the residence of the bride's parent?, whore the usual toasts wore honoured and the bride and bridegroom referred to in most eulogistic terms. Later in the afternoon the happy couple left for the south, prior to departing for their future home iu Wanganui. The bride's travelling costume was of cinnamon gabardine with close-fitting tonne of brown finished with two sott quills in tones of apricot and flame across the back.

DISCACIATI-SCARLETT. A marriage cerenu ny of interest to residents or Canterbury and the West Co.ist was celebrated recently when .Margaret, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Scarlett, of Reefton, was married to Jack, voungest son of the late Mr and Mrs J. Discaciati. The ceremony took place at the residence of Mrs W. M. Ueid, Sumner. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Frank Scarlett, "wore a pretty gown of cameo-pink, knife pleated georgette. The low waist line was defined by pink and silver diamente trimming. Her veil of paie pink tulle, hand embroidered, fell from a circlet of orange-blossoms and sbe carried a bouquet of pale pink roses and maiden hair fern.

Misses Eileen and Winifred Scarlett, sisters of the bride, were the attendant maids, the former wearing a dainty frock of apricot georgette, with' inlet knife pleated panels, and the iatter wearing lavender georgette, the tunic being bordered v.ith ostrich-feather trimming. They wore black Picture hats and carried shower bouquets of autumn flowers. A small niece of the bride, Roma Reid, was also in attendance, wearing a dainty little frock of ere me georgette and a circlet of rosebuds in her hair. She carried a posy of rosebuds and autumn leaves. Mr J. Discariati, brother of the bridegroom, actel as best man. Mrs TJ. M. Reid. sister of the bride, roce'-verl the piests. wearing a gown of black panne velvet, cut on, classic lines, a smart hat of Waek Jiatter's nlnsh. fini*ru>d with ostrich mounts. A hnwninf of soft pink ennwtions completed her toilette. When Mr and Mrs J. Disoacinti left for their wedding tour, the bride was' wearing a smart Havfinna-hrown, tricotine frock, with underlinings cf rust colovr. Fer hat to tone was of r-pnne velvet, finished with a brown shaded mount, and she carried a brown velour wrap.

JAMFS-LBE. The marriage was solemnised last week at St. Andrew's Church, Clirislcliv.ivh, of Mr Lionel H. James. M be. assistant Government analyst, "Wellington, and eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. iE. James, Loburn, to Miss Beryl Lee, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Lee, Christehurch. The Rev. Norman Webster officiated, p.md Mr It, E. Lake presided at tlie organ. The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr C. Rose, woroa gown of ivorv fcrocaded satiii marocain and beautiful hand>-emhroidered veil with, coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss May Allison, who wore pastel blue flowered marocain with veil to match, held in place with a wreath of pink and blue flowers, -and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Miss Irene James, (sister ot the bridegroom); who wore a. pretty frock! of mauve crepe de chine trimmed with silver, and mauve veil held in place with a band of,silver. She carried a shower bouquet of apricot and pale yellow flowers with autumn tints. Little Ivv Olsen was flower_ girl in a dainty frock of a.pricot silk, with flowers to. tone. Master Rex Gill was . I>age lx>y in p., white satin suit with white hat and largo white ostrich plume. Mr W. Thomas attended as best man and Mr A. Gourlay as groomsman. A reception wns held at Dixieland, Mrs Lee receiving her guests in a navy blue coat frock with small black hat her bouquet of crimson xoses adding p, note of colour. Mrs H. E. James wore a frock of pale grey crepe dechine and smart grey hat, with bouquet of violets. Mrs J. Robertson, sister of the bridegroom, wore a smart ftuvn gaberdine coat frock, with hat to tone. Mr and Mrs James left later for the West CViast. the bride travelling in a navy gaberdine tunic frock with Oriental trimming and small navy hat with cream feather.

GRIMMER- GOPPERTH. St. . John's Church, Latimer square, was the scene of a vjary pretty wedding, •on Saturday, when Vr.xie Miro, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Gopperth, St. Albans, late of Antigua street, was marired to Arnold, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. W. Grimmer, Onslow street, St Albans. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her'father, wore a beautiful frock of white georgette draped with lace and pearls., The long veil of Brussels net fell from a coronet of silver tissue leaves, with a spray of orange blossom. on one side.

The three bridesmaids. Miss Helen Grimmer, Miss Mabel Grimmer, and Miss Gladys, Cross, wore pretty frocks of mauve, apricot, and apple green georgette respectively, with niched ribbon and hand made flowers inset with silver. lieads. Their tulle caps were wreathed with hand made flowers.

Mr A. Burke was best man, and Mr Don Robertson. and Mr Maunco "Grimmer were groomsmen. Afterwards a reception was held at the Winter Garden, where- a laige number of guests were entertained. Mrs Gopperth, mother of the bnae, wore a navv gabardine frock with touches of silver grey, and a smart silver grey hat. She'carried a bouquet of red roses and fern. Mrs Grimmer, the bridegroom's mother, wore a navy figured mardcain frock, trimmed with tiny buttons. Her hat was of navy hatter's plush and corded ribbon, and she carried a. .bouquet of hrenze flowers and autumn leaves. Mr and Mrs Glimmer left later .for the North, the bride travelling in a navy model frock, embroidered in Oriental colours, and hat to match. DANCE AT SPRINGSTON ' SOUTH. A dance, in aid of the Phinket Society, was held in the Memorial Hall, Springston South, on Saturday evening. Owing to the unsettled condition of the weather there was a small attendance. The music for' the dance was supplied by Mr and Mrs Quaife, whilst Miss Cushla Ryan played extras; Mr C. Woods was M.C. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames C. "Woods, who- wore black marocain; J. Woods, black, and gold jersey silk; T. Hamilton, black crepe do chine; A.- Mcßean, jade velvet and silver lace; A. MeLeod, peacock blue satin; P. V. Bailey and E. H. Rowell; Misses C. Eyan, black jersey silk; E. Musson, black satin; K. Arnst, green jersey silk;, M. Woods, black and red marocain; F. Mcßean, J. Wright, O. Cooke, P. Cooke and Vera Roberts; Messrs Mcßean, MeLeod (2), Kimber (2), Wright (2), M. Cox,' C. Hutchinson, Musson (2), Bailey, Baxter. Hoskin?', Harris, Payne (2), Haydeock, Roberts and E. H. Rowell.