WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18407, 13 June 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The I<ad7 Editor will te 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.

Her Excellency, Lady Alice Fergusson will be the guest of honour at a reception to be held on Tuesday evening by members of the Cantcrbury Womcn's Club.

Miss Fergusson and Miss Orr-Ewing, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Algar Williams, Miss Boyle, and Commander David Boyle (retired) were guests at the Jazz Club's danco in tho Winter Garden last night. Mr and Mrs John Montgomery (Fendalton) have returned from a visit to the North Island.

Mrs Godb.v (London) and her son, Mr R. Godb.v aro returning to-day from a visit to Tipiaru. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs M. H. Godby (Fendalton) they leave on Tuesday for a fortnight's tour of tho North Island. Mrs Marmaduke Bethell and her son (Paliau Pastures) aro leaving shortly for England.

■ Mrs George Aitken (Fendalton) and Miss Margot Hall aro leaving on Tuesday for a trip to Fiji. Mrs Hanmer Atkinson lias been visiting Mrs W. Atkinson, Fendalton. Miss Isobel Wilford came to Wellington, from Sydney with the Moscovitch Company, of which she is a member. She is staying with her parents. Mr and Mrs T. M. Wilford, Tinakori road.

Miss Kathleen Wilson . (Fendalton) has returned from a two months' holiday spent in Auckland, Wanganui, and Feilding. Miss Kathleen Salmond (Dunedin), who has been visiting Professor and Mrs Salmond, MeriVale, returns to the South to-day. Miss Mary Whitton returned from Masterton, ' and is the'gheat of 'Miss Ivura • Broughton, • Wqrcester street. ;

.Miss Lorna. Herdman... (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to Dunedin.

■ Misses E. A. and F. L. 'Le Fleming (DunedinV .are staying at Warner's Hotel.

Dr. and Mrs Gibson and Miss Gibson (Timpru) are guests at the: Clarendon Hotel.

• Mrs F. G. Mason (Nelson) and Miss K. Byrne (Timaru) are among those staying r,t the United Service Hotel, i Mrs J. D. Mathieson and Miss Evelyn Mathieson,> (Grassdale, Spring■fieid) are spending a holiday in Dunedin,'. iirid are the" guests of Mrs Wil- j liamson (Koslyn). '

Mrs Frank, V. Wade (Leitliholme, •Harewood) who has . been • in Australia, for the" past twelve months, for the benefit of her health, returned to New Zealand by the Maunganui from Sydney. ' *

The L.G.U. medal match which was to have been played by members of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club at the Shirley Links this week, had to fie postponed on account of weather. The piatch will bo played on Monday. The committee oP-St. Margaret's College* A)ld Girls' Association have issued , invitations for a dance to be held at Dixieland on Monday, June 29th. The members of the oommittee nre .Mr,s C. H. Clemens, Misses- 1. Pinckney, N. Hunt, M. Saunders, TV. Bosefldale, P. Jagar, N. Nutt, Gwen Jones, A. Cracroft Wilson and L. Saunders (honorary secretary).

The L.G.U. Medal Match for June will be played by members of the Hagley Ladies' Golf Club at their links on Friday, June 19th. Tho usual monthly meeting of' Phillipstown Kindergarten was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday. Present: Mesdames Griffiths (in the chair), Williams, E. A; Leaver, R. E. Duifbeir, 'A. Empson, J. A. Empson, and Miss Gordon. Apologies were received from '.Mes,dames Yates, Wyatt, and Read. It was reported that the roof of the : school was leaking. . The committee docided to hold a scries of dances to raise funds to roof the school with gal- ; vanised iron, and Mrs Williams was ; authorised? to get estimates for the 1 work. The committee are very grate- • ful to Mr Wyatt for voluntarily doing | work ,on the. school .'building. The attendance at the school, except for wet . days, 4 has been good, and the children ; are in. good health. The number on the ' roll' is 63; Highest attendance 49, lowest (seven wet days) average 42.3. The. jkindergarten!. was closed for the funeral of the late, Prime Minister, for the King's Birthday, and for the stud- : ehts'. fair., • Recent visitors toy the school were Dr. Surr, Government lecturer, and Mrs Hocky. Subscriptions for' the month' amounted to £3 5s 9d.

A very enjoyable "cabin party" ■was given by Mr and Mrs W. French, at their residence; 356 Papanui road, recently, the guest of honour being Mrs J. Piner, who is leaving this week for an extended holiday vist to England. Among those- present were: — Mr and Mrs V. S. Graham, Mr and Mrs T. Satterthwaitc, Mr and Mrs C. Lew, Mr and Mrs R. Rosewarne, Mr and Mrs T. Yorath, Mr and Mrs W. French, Mr and Mrs A. Eix, Mr and Mrs R. French, Mr and Mrs C. H. Shepherd, Mesdames J. Piner, H. Higgs, Washer, C. Devereux, L. Durey, F. Smith, Misses J. Rosewarne, Benny, C. French, Peters, D. Genge, Messrs Campion, J. Merrie, J. Stark, C. H. Clark. Mr George -Judd, one of the oldest residents of Wellington, celebrated his -90 th birthday recently at his home in Lo<vei HutC Many friends and relatives were present, ajid a. number of toasts appropriate to the occasion were honoured. Mr Judd ,was born at Maidstone, Kent, in 1835, and left England with his parents in the Martha Ridgway, arriving in New Zealand in 1840. Mr Judd, who is a veteran of Gabriel's Gully, has spent tlio greater part of his life in the Hutt Valley. Among those present were Mrs Judd, who was born nt Aurora terrace, Wellington. and Mr James .Tudd, ,a brother of the nonagenarian, who was born in a blockhouse near the present Hutt Bridge, during the Maori waf. °

Very cordial and "wholehearted was the welcome accorded to their Excellencies Sir Charles and Lady Alice Pergusson at the City Council Chambers last night. Noticeable at the gathering were many elderly people, "who had braved the rigours of our temporarily inclement clime to do honour to thejr Excellencies, who, because of their previous residence in New Zealand, are not regarded as strangers in the Dominion, of which they both have vivid recollections. Punctually at 8.30 the Yice-regal party arrived, and were received'by his "Worship the Mayor and Mrs Archer. Lady Alice Fergusson wore a handsome gown of black chiffon velvet, patterned in conventional design with brilliant diamente. Her black wrapi was lined 'with white, and she wore a white fur stole'. Miss Fergusson's dainty frock of ivory georgette was embroidered lightly with chalk beads, and she wore a white fur wrap. Miss Orr-Ewing wore mignonette green marocain, simply made, and a, white fur coat, the lining of which was a tope paler than her frock. Mrs Archer wore black marocain, with touches of white, and a black marabout stole. Miss Boyle and Mrs Algar Williams accompanied their Excellencies, the former wearing, under a white fur 6oat, a beautiful dress of. petunia georgette with appliques of- silver beads, and the latter a pretty frock of lilac brocaded marocain. The proudest people at the function were two tiny Sullivan, who presented a bouquet to Lady Alice Fergusson, and Jeanette King, to whom was entrusted the pleasant task of presenting a bouquet to Miss Fergusson. Mrs Archer and Miss Orr-Ewing were also the recipients of bouquets.

.The monthly meeting ot the Sydenham orancli or ttte W .vJ.I'.U. waslield in the Baptist schoolroom,. Colombo street south on Thursday, Mrs Sirett presiding. The Union, decided to affiliate with the National Council of Women, and Sirs Cartwright /Smith, secretary, was elected delegate. During the month a very successful drawing .room meeting was held at Mrs Northcote's home, where Mrs McCombs gave an address. It was resolved that the July meeting be a social afternoon, each m'ember to bring a cup and saucer for the Union. Mrs Richards gave an inspiring address on character building and a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker.

The Phillipstowu Kindergarten committee held the „ first of a series of dances in the Rolleston street hall on Monday. The fact of its being a stormy night did not deter a large number of people from attending. All present spent) a most enjoyable evening dancing to the strains of Mr Bruce Estall s orchestra. The streamer dance was a feature of the evening. The lucky spot waltz was won by' Mrs Read and partner. The streamers and prizes were kindly given by Messrs Dunbier and Stevens. A Bumptuous supper was provided by the committee, who worked hard to make the evening such a success, but felt themselves rewarded by the numerous enquiries received regarding the date of the next function. Mr W. Tipping mad© an efficient M.C. and Miss Jessie Dunbier played the supper exfra. The committee intend holding another dance next month. The proceeds are to go towards re-roofing the Kindergarten School. FUR COATS. An inferior fur coat may look ' 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 THE FASHION ABLE SHINGLE. "Enhances 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 HOT DINNER ON WASH DAT. On a Verbena 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 tlie clothes come out without a stain, a spot, or a sigif of damage. • 1 Correct speech and deportment are qualities to be admired, and are essential to tlioso who seek society. The Peters-Grav School of Dance, Drama, and Mima" hold a class in speech at 10.30 a.m., and dramatic rehearsal at 4 pjn. on Fridays. 'Phone 3717. 6

-"Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater!" had a nasty cold, he coughed and coughed and hacked and hacked, he just felt grey and old. Then Kofgo came; he was not the same, he felt a warm rich glow, the cold disappeared and Peter felt cheered, now he swears by Kofgo for colds. E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square, sells Kofgo. —6

Dainty Evening Frocks in Chiffon Velvet (Sgns), Crepo de Chine (from 4gns), and a charming, embossed Chennille Georgette arc now being displayed by Miss Kathleen Fuller (late John Court, Auckland), at "Minerva" Salon, over Jones, McCrostie, Cashel street. 'Phone 3485. 6

Clean your Suede Shoes with Staso. Sold by Pannell's, 105 Manchester street, at Is largo tin, to any address. Makes them like new. .§

„-fn enjoyable party was • given, recently at- the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Hendren, 1(0 Richardson street.. Opawa, in honour of their Rita. Mrs Hendren wore a frock ot nigger brown satin embroidered ii» henna. Miss Hendren wore powder blue velvet with accordion-pleated panel of georgette. During the evening Mr Hendren presented his daughter with, a handsome gold key. Miss Hendren was the recipient of many useful presents. A dainty rapper was served and "the function was brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Hendren. Mr and Mrs Key. Mr and Mrs Beehag. Misses R. Hendren, M. Fon/ A. Mcintosh, E. Hubert, L. Hendren. M. Murray, V. Brightmore, F. Hendren, M. Moody, O. Walker. M. Chamberlain, Messrs J. Cross, L. Philpott, W. Bernard, &. Momsorj, J. Foster, Kirk, C. Murray, E. Pike,.and E. Butterworth.

The Grand Tea, "Rooms, on Thursday evening, presented a, carnival air, the occasion being the opening dance of the Grand J.jizz Club. Streamers,, numerous balloons, and paper hats added to the effect of the decorations of flowers, shrubs and especially selected ferns. Music was rendered by Mr Louis Blov's Jazz Band and niany encores were demanded. Those present were : Mr and Mrs W. Csynpbell, Mr and Mrs It. Jone&, Mr and Mrs 11. O'Connor, Mrs Digney, Mrs Gillespie, Misses Aitken ,B. Mathews, I>. Keener, D. McEwan, M. Patterson, M. Dixon, E. Haase, F. Bailev, D. Findlay, McDougall (2), J. Harvey,. M. Clements, CoII&y (2), L. Taylor, R. Nesbit, B. Barclay (Dtmedin), D. Mandal, 1. Rea.don, B. Jarman. J. Rossiter, R. Pringle, E. Gray, Messrs N. Donovan, H. tScott. W. Busby, &. Keener, G. Towart, C. CJhisholm, J. Harris, J. Howison, F. Gibson, J. Dawson, R. Claridge, N. Graj-, E. Cuther, AY. Potten, E. Parken, E. Johnson 'and K. Leanon (Gore), Dobson (2), A. McMurray, F. Bafand'alo, W. Watts, W. Frisley, L. 51. O'Sullivan, and many others.

. Mrs J. P. Brunt, of 16 Bucclcugh street, Lin wood, recently entertained a party of young people with their adult friends. Mrs Brunt explained what was being done and what had so far been accomplished in the matter of providing a big mission Christmas box, which will be sent to Nurses Beatrice Brunt and Violet Bargrove, late of tho Christchurch Hospital, but now of tho C.M.S. Hangchow Hospital, China. The display will be on exhibition in St. John's schoolroom prior to the dispatch of the box in September. Those present were Mesdames F. C. Penfold, R. Joughin, Weston, H. Nelson, Wright (Riccarton)j J?. Barprove. R. Nairn, W. Ogston, W. T. Yaughan, Misses A. Harband, B. M. Harband, N. wood, G. Bargrove, Crichton, "Gee, Rickard, May Scott, Trubia Bean, Dorothy Hill. Esme Carbon, Ethel Wood, Nan Ellis, Edna Ward, Hazel Ward, Noel'a Ward. Annie Storer, Edna Reeve, Roria Weston, Joan Opie, Lelia Opie, Trixie Opie. Vaughan, Jean Barkley, White. Patricia Hughes, Joan Hughes. Nurse Mahan. and Messrs C. A. R. Brunt. Jack Richards, D. P. R. Brunt, and Trevor Williams.

BALL AT METHVEN. The Methven Croquet Club held their annual ball in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. The energetic committee :in charge of the arrangements had left l nothing undone-to make the function a success. The hall was tastefully decor- • ated with streamers, the colour .scheme being representative of the club's colours, while special attention had been paid t<> the floor. Music was supplied 1 by Mr Dabourne's Orchestra (Ashburton), while extras were.,played by Mrs A. Lawrence, Miss Mauger, and Mr L, Allred. The duties* of M.C.'s were shared by Messrs G. H. Nicholls and W. J. Carleton, while Mrs G. J. Nicholls carried out the secretarial duties very efficiently. The attendance was large, and inclu'ded many visitors from other districts. Socially the function was,a great success, and would also benefit the club financially. Opportunity, was taken during an interval to present the prizes won during the past season in the club's competitions. The prizes were presented by Mr H. A. Nickolls, who prefaced the presentations with a happy little speech, :in which he congratulated the "winners on their success and wished the club prosperity in the future. The prize-winners were: Senior competition, Mrs G, J. Nicholls 3, Mrs J. F. Newman 2, The • first prize was donated by Mrs H. A. Nickolls, and the second by Mrs J. Duff. Junior competition: Mrs J. Allen 1, Mrs S. Smith 2, Mrs J. A. Oallaghan 3. The prizes for this competition were donated by Mrs W. H. McKee.

A "lucky spot" waltz was held, and this was won by Mr and Mrs W. J. Garlcton.

_ Among the many present -were the follow,n S : —Mrs H. A. Nickolls, who wore a handsome gown of grey silk marocain; Mrs W. J. Oarleton, black satin; Mrs G. -Nicholls, jade green panne velvet; Mrs J. ' Duff, black crepe de chine; Mrs J. F. Newman, jade green crepe de chine; Mrs Hy. Fryer, Henna marocain; Mrs J. A. Callaghan, black velvet; Mrs A. Street, black silk; Mrs J. Allen, grey marocain; Mrs Cookson, black satin; Mrs W. C. Battson, apricot satin, with radium lace overdress; Mrs Hector Reid blue chiffon velvet; Mrs W. J. Owen kingfisher blue crepe de chine; Mrs Beary, mole velvet; Mrs J. Goodwin, blue chiffon,velvet; Mrs 11. Jj. Thomson, apricot marocain; Miss I'. Scoon, champagne jersey silk; Mrs A Allred. blue marocain;. Miss M. Allred, lempn satin; Miss Jean Robertson, lemon crepe de chine; Miss Cora Street, grey jersey 3ilk: Mrs W. J. Nee, pink satin, overdress radiuin iace; Mrs A. Lawrence, tomato chiffon velvet, brilliant trimmings; Miss A. Duff, almond green panne velvet; Miss Freda McKay, almond green crepe de chine; Miss Fleming, pale pink georgette; • Mrs J. F. Stone, kingfisher blue satin marocain;' MrG H. Pawson, navy blue, satin; Miss James, black georgette; Miss M. Stephens, flame marocain j Miss J. _ McKay, pale pink.figured satin; Miss E. Grieve, kingfisher blue tricolino; 'Miss Bertha Beaton, cornflower blue crepe de chine; Miss Doris Ireland, pink jersey silk; Miss J. Petri i», almond green satin; Miss M. Thompson, blue statin; Mrs W. Middjeton, flame velvet; Miss Mauger, pink satin, lace overdress; Miss B. Reid, jade green panne velvet; Miss D! Haves, pink satin, radium lace panels; Miss Rita Jessep, lemon georgette; Miss L. Davidson, tangerine satin; Miss Phyllis Nickolls, jade green velvet; Miss Mavis Nickolls, champagne velvet; Miss K. Burns, black satin; Miss Ivy Anderson, brown marocain; Miss McColl. pale pink satin; Mrs Duncan McKay, tangerine silk velvet; Miss Hale (Lyndhurst), pale blue satin; Miss Hampton, blue satin with lace panels; Mlbs Harvey, blue satin; Miss F. Jessep, champagne " satin; Miss K. Osborne (Winchmore), pale blue satin; Miss L. Osborne' (Winchmore), pale pink satin; Miss M. Hewson (Ashburton), blue marocain satin; Miss White (Ashburton), brocaded orange crepe de chine; Miss R. Ibell (Aehburton), gold lace net over black satin; Miss Dore, apricot crepe de chine; Miss D. Burns, white satin; Miss Chapman (Alford Forest), pink satin marocain; Mrs G. Petrie, black marocain; Miss A. Jessep, blue figured shot satin; Miss J. Reid (Lyndhurst), black crepe de' chine; Miss M. Smith, lemon silk; Miss M. Beaton, salmon jersey silk; Miss D. Pawson t nink voile; Miss M. Pawson, almond green'velvet; Miss M. Robertson, vieux rose marocain; Miss M. Dickie, blue shot taffeta; Miss Jean Aitken, pink; Miss O'Neill, white; and many others.

FEMININE LOVELINESS. In evening clothes, more than in any other attirej feminine loveliness is at its best. Little wonder that millions of women throughout the world have found in Bear Brand Silk Hosier}' a stocking that.is almost indispensable, particularly in view of its exceptionally moderate price, viz. 5s lid (No. 105) and 4s lid (No. 102). McS6l7-2