WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18405, 11 June 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. §uch items • should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatu-es of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mr and Mrs E. Broad (Tnvercargill) are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mr ,and Mrs O. E. Blaekler (Pleasant Point), and Miss C. T. Holdgate (Timaru) are among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs G. L. Rutherford (Maedonald Downs) are' returning this morning from Auckland. Miss Rita- Cracroft "Wilson returned to Christehurch yesterday after a holiday visit to India and Ceylon. Mr and Mrs J. E. Buchanan (Little River) are returning from Auckland this morning; „Miss Joan Reid (Oamaru) is the guest of Mrs Charles Beadcl (Fendalton). Miss May Fountain-Barber will arrive in Christehurch shortly to take part in the Aeolian Club's recital early in July. Miss Bina Milliken left last night to join the Maunganui for Sydney. The Ti.G.IT. medal match, to have, been placed yesterday at the Shirley Links by members of the Christehurch Ladies' Golf Club, was not played, on account of the weather. The natch will be played to-nlorrow. On Tuesday Mrs E. \V. Hassell was hostess at a delightful supper party in honour of Miss Hilda Otley, who, with her parents, is leaving on Thursday on a lengthy visit to Australia. ; Mr and Mrs Ynyr Robinson (Kaikoura) are visiting friends in Christchurch. Miss Erina Tyllee (Hawke's Bay) is spending a few weeks in Christehurch. Miss S. Graham (Rotherham), Miss Austin, and Miss Meyrick (Albury) are staying at the Royal. Hotel. A sale of .home-made cakes, meat, produce and flowers will be held in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre on Saturday morning. The sale is in aid of St. George's Hospital and will be in charge of Mrs J. G. Wilson. ■. Special preparations are being made by the. committee of the Wembley Chi!/ for a carnival dance'to be held at St. Mary's Memorial Hall, Manchester street on Monday night. The death"has occurred of Mrs Elizabeth Broomfleld, aged 91, who arrived in Auckland, hi 1843. Her children numbered twelve, of whom eight survive, her. There are 55 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and, -one great-gr'eat-grandchildi V Miss Jessie King was vocalist at the Christehurch Orchestral Company's excellent concert in the Choral Hall last night. Miss King, who was presented with two beautiful bouquets, wore a becoming gown of periwinkle blue marocain, with flat, pink, rose on v one shoulder, from which fell a cascade of narrow pastel-tinted -ribbons. Miss Aiken Warren, who acted as accompanist, wore a tunic frock of raven's wing b'.ue satin marocain, with hanging georgette sleeve*,' Amongst recent visitors at York House, Hanmer, were Mr F. Jebson, Mr W. Jebson (Christehurch), Mrs Charles Hanky (Oamaru), M r 'arid Mrfc A. Hobbs end daughter (Christehurch;, Mr H. Ward and party (Christehurch), Mrs G.' Gotlieb (Wellington), Mrs A. R. Harper (Governor's Bay), Mrs C. McDonell (Palmerston North). All who can should make a point of hearing the lecture on "The Principles of Clothing Selection" given by Miss Gladys McGill. Miss, Gladys McGill, late of Ohio State University, U.S.A., is now in charge of the clothing and textile department at Otago University, and the Home Economics Association are to be congratulated on securing her as their lecturer for Friday. Extra seating has been arranged at the Y.M.C.A. hall. The lecture will begin at 7.30 p.m.

PUR COATS. .An inferior fur coat may look p" right when purchased, but its inferiority is very quickly in evidence after being worn a few times. Like everything else, it pays to buy quality in furs and to patronise an acknowledged Furrier like. Madame Menere,' 127 Cashel street, who by importing direct is able to sell at wholesale prices. . . —6 "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater!" had a nasty cold; he coughed and coughed and hacked and hacked, he just felt grey and old.' Then K6fgo came; he was not the same, lie.felt a warm .rich glow, the cold disappeared and PeterJielt cheered, now he swears by Kofgo for-.colds. E.', Cameron Smith, Cathedral square, sells Kofgo. —6 THE FASHIONABLE SHINGLE. "Euhances the beauty of every woman." Yes! But the hair and scalp must be perfectly healthy. Our treatment will restore to grey or faded hair, ail its original hue. lustre and beauty in Nature's way. Consult Egyptus, Hair Specialists, Fletcher's Buildings, Colombo" street; near Armagh street. 'Phone 5158. K4311 The purer the soap the better its effect on your skin! ' Because Ivory Soap is 99.44 per. cent, pure it is used' by discriminating women throughout the world. Ivory Soap is so pure, in fact, thntMt floats. Subtly,' but not over-perfumed Ivory Soap, is sold by leading chemists at 9d a cake. — -6 Clean your"Suede Shoes with Staso. Sold by' Pannell's, 105 Manchester street, at Is large tin, to any address. Makes them like new. —6

The Orand Jazz opening plain and fancy dress carnival dance will be held this eraiing at the Grand Tea Kooms. The Christchurch Dance Assembly will hold a dance on Saturday night and next Tuesday at the Caledonian Hall. Jackson's full orchestra will supply the music.

A whist drive wilL be held on Saturday night in the card room at the Caledonian Hall. Special prizes will be awarded. The committee extend an invitation to all whist players to attend. ,

Among the. many well-born women who have gono into business for one reason or other, either as a hobby, a means 'of increasing income, or not improbablv for both reasons,, is Mrs Malcolm Bowes-Lyon. Lately slip, joined a dressmaking establishment in the West End of London, and if her friends and relatives rally around her venture into business it should be highly profitable. Fo'v Mrs Bowc6-Lyon's husband is one of Lord Strathmore's brothers, and she herself is aunt —by carriage, of course'—<)f the Duchess of York. Her husband used to be in the 10th Hussars, and during .the . war served in the Household Cavalry.

A charming "yellow party" was given yesterday afternoon at her home at Clifton by Miss Margaret. Scott, in honour of Miss Nancy Beadel, who is to be married next week. The gloomy weather out-of-doors in no way affected the enjoyment .of Miss Scott's guests,' each of whom brought a charming gift in varying soft tones of yellow, for the bride-elect, as a reminder of her friends in Christchurch. Amongst those present ware Miss Nancy Beadel, Mrs Ynyr Bobinson, Mrs Llyn Lawrence, Misses Joan Eeid (Oamaru), Erina Tyllee (Hawke's Bay), Mollie Norton, Kathleen Irving, Sylvia Fox, Marie, Pauline and Maude Kitto, Kathleen Helmore, Fay Gibson, Joan Maling, Warren (Hawke's Bay), Betty and Mollie Black. x

A local draper, in conversation with a Wanganui "Herald" reporter, stated that trade.had been very satisfactory since Easter. Speaking of the vagaries of the trada, he said that the_ advent of artificial silk had revolutionised the trade, in regard to ladies' hose, and the woollen article was now practically a, dead letter. Knitted costumes which commenced to come on th? market six years ago. were now extensively sought after. These actually started with the knitted jumper, which evolved into the complete costume. Naturally, the costunie in turn dispensed with a certain amount of underwear, and reflected itself accordingly in the trade.' There seemed to be an indication that fashion would follow that at Home, where tailor-made costumes were 1 coming into use. . These were made from tweeds and worsteds, so that, plenty of wool would be required in their manufacture. Another change the draper had noticed -was the bread-and-bufter lines of the Manchester department,, such as sheetings, flannels, etc.. wero now subsidiary to the luxury departments.

On Saturday Mr and Mrs L. Benzoliie gave an enjoyable party for their daughter, Stephanie, at their residence, Cashel street, Linwood. # Tlie hostess received her guests wearing a frock of black and gold tissue, while Stephanie wore apricot satin, finished with a large rosette and brilliants on the shoulder and hip, from which fell satin streamers. Games, dancing, musical items, competitions and; community singing were indulged in, and the singing of "For, Thev are Jolly Good Fellows" and'"Auld Lang Syne" brought the pleasant evening to a close. Amongst those present were: Misses Mae Bikg, Betty Benzonie, Lorna, Ballinger, Florence Cassin, Ina. Lapshe, Blanche Bigg, Emily Anderson, Grace Bradley, Clarice ■' Robertson, Colleen King, Violet Lapslie, Messrs V Hector Poultc-n, Thomas Noonan. William Meagher, Stuart Benzonie, Maurice Oliffv Horace Howartli, Frank Smith, Frank Clapshaw, William Thomson, Roy Burns, Austin Hurcomb, Trevor Sendell, Lance Cliisnali, and others.

A 'pleasant fancy; dress party was held at "Beau Desir," the .residence of Mr ;md Mrs J. G. Fiecken (Tai Tapu), on Monday- evening. In spite of the inclement weather most of the invited guests, were present.- Under the able direction of Mr P. Dowker, who, /with Mrs Dowker, led_ the grand march; the evening'sentertainment proved a great success. Most noticeable.amongst, the numerous characters represented were: Mrs Dowker (American Schoolgirl), Mrs Roberts (Good Luck), Misses Ruby Roberts <N.nrse), D. Steinmetz (Danger Signals), Aroha Stoddart (Johnny-Come-f Lately), L. Stoddart (Cholly), N. Jones (French Peasant), L. Dowker (Rose), M. Fiecken (Gipsy), H. Fiecken (Au* tumn), % Messrs Dowker (American Schoolboy), W. Roberts (Father Christmas), E. Stalker (Golliwog), A. Pascoe (Pierrot); J. Fiecken (Deerfoot), L. Roberts (Red Indian), M. Roberts (Cowboy),- F. Fiecken (Buffalo Bill), T. Rainey (J. M. Gregory) Stan. Peryroan (Tennis. Player), Ray Dowker (Dutch Boy)," C. and R. Anderson (Prime Minister and his Private Secretary). ..Others present were Mesdames Partington, Stalker and Fiecken, Misses A. Anderson, I. Stolker, C. Mahnke, Messrs Stalker, "VT. Mahnke and Fiecken. -The prizes for best costumes were awarded to Mrs Dowker (best lady's costume), E. Stalker (best gentleman's costume). 1,. Roberts and L. Dowker (best children's), whilst Miss L. Stoddart and Mr R. Anderson annexed the prize for the lucky spot waltz. Other novelty dances included balloon, con-: fetti and dcrt dances.

On 'Monday evening-a, delightful fareyell party was given by Mrs P. Poison in the Dorothy Tea Booms before her departure for England on Thursday. The supper room and tables -were beautifully decorated in mauve and pink. The toivst of the evening-was proposed by Mr A.'Fairbrass, who wished the hostess l»n voyage, and Mr Murray, on behalf of Mrs Poison, suitably responded. The hostess received' her

guests in a black velvet evening gown with silver trimmings. Among- those present were: Mr and Mrs *E. Perkins, Mr and Mrs E. Pol-

son, Mr and Mrs Murray, Mr a rid Mrs A. Fairbrass, Mr and Mrs J. Hall, Mr and Mrs Nuttall, Mr and Mrs Tims, Mr and Mrs Lucas, Mr and Mrs Eskett, Mr and Mrs A. Cockburn, Mrs Piver. Mrs Woodman, Mrs Gash, Miss T. Hill, Miss V. Fairbrass, Miss R. Nuttall. Misss D. Wright, Miss Murray, MissM. Fr.irbrass, Miss W. James, Miss A. Poison, Miss P. Nuttall. Misa N. Nuttall, Miss N. Cockburn, Miss R. Haase, Miss I. Haase, Miss Chrystie, Miss 31. Miss M. McPetty, . Miss R. Tull, Mr 1 F. Poison, Mr H. Brien, Mr H. Watson. Mr R. Sutherland. Mr Christie, Mr W. Nuttall, Mr F. Egan, Mr C. Wilson, Mr 0. Fair- , brass, Mr A. J, Brown, Mr A. Lovettf, Mr A. Wallace, Mr T. Grogan, Mr B. Minson, Mr R. Robinson. Mr R. Thomson, Mr E. Sutherland," Mr I). Lawi rente, Mr B. Dryel, Master G. Polr son; Master K. Lucass, and Master D. Cockburn.

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WEDDING. BAIRD—FORBES. Knox Church, Bealey avenue, was recently -the scene of a, very quiet but pretty wedding when Miss Eda Forbes, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs E. T. Forbes, Norman's road, Papanui, was united in matrimony to Mr HamUton F. Baird, vounger son of Mrs and the late* Mr W r \ Baird, of Takaka, Nelson'. The Hev. T. W. Armour was the officiating clergyman. .The bride,,r who entered .. the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory crepe' de chine made on straight classical lines with long.tight.sleeves. Her plain silk neil veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossom and she carried a bouquet of white. chrysanthemums. Her bridesmaid, Miss Kitty Hart, wore wallflower brocaded chiffon velvet with wreath of wallflowers in her hair. Her bouquet was of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums. Mr M. C. Simes was best man. Later in the day Mr and Mis Hamilton F. Baird left for the West Coast, Nelson and- Wellington, the bride travelling in a smart tailored, costume of light tweed, with which she wore a biscuit-coloured hat with a feather chou at the side and a neck fur of sable fitch. HOT DINNER ON WASH DAY. On.a Verbena -wash-day, however big the.pile of clothes, there's time to spare for cooking a hot dinner. Verbena Soap makes.a complete .job of. washing in half, an hour, and the clothes come out without a stain, a spot, or a sign of damage, ~ —1