WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18409, 16 June 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The lady Editor will be pleased to receive for pnblication in tbe "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should- be fully authenticated, and engagement notir:s must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Miss Guthrie (Carlton Mill road) is Attending the lied Cross conference in. Wellington. Mrs Hr.rold Blundell (Carterton) is visiting Christchurch. Mrs "W. Cracroft "Wilson is spending a holiday in "Wellington. Mrs H. "W. Robinson, who has been spending some months in Sumner, is at present the guest of' her niece, Mr 3 T. F. Gibson (Fendalton). Mrs Henry Cotterill leaves tc-m'orrow to spend a few days in Timaiu. Mrs Edward Hanmer (Fendalton), who has been on a Jengthy visit to lie? daughter in California, is returning by tbe Aorangi, which is due to arrive in Auckland this month;

Mr and Mrs J. \V. Smith (Invercargill) and Mr and Mrs J. "Wren, (Dunedin) are among the guests at the United Service Hotel. " ' '

Colonel and Mrs. Chaff ey and Mr S. Chaffcy (Waiau), Mrs G., Miss B. and Mr H. G. Macdonald (Napier) are guests at the Clurendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. Findlay "(Eiffelton) and Mr and Mrs W. F. Meek (Dunedin) are staying at Warner's Hotel. Miss Sylvia Watson (Tai Tapu) is at present spending a few days with the Misses Barnes (St. Martins). The L.G.I), medal match, which was to have been played at the Shirley Links yesterday, was postponed. A date for the playing of the match will be fixed later. Weather permitting, a bogey match will be played to-morrow by members of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club. The secretary of the Council of the> Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Trained Nurses' Association has, received a letter from Mrs Mnssey, who, on behalf of herself and family, tenders her sincere thanks to the members of the Council for their kind message of condolence in her great sorrow. The members of the Royal Christchurch Musical f Society had* intended to entertain Kreisler, the famous violinist, at tea at. Ballantyne's yesterday afternoon, but in view ok the weather conditions, Kreisler invited Mrs W." J Hunter, wife of the society's president, Mr Sidney "Williamson, the society's "conductor, and'Mr'T. Andrews, jun.", chairman of the society, to have afternoon tea. with him-at the United Service Hotel. v

A. large party of Christchurch amateurs, who have for many weeks been busily rehearsing "The Sleeping Beauty,^''-will, leave to-morro\y for Timaru, where the production will be *taged> this week -by• Charities,: Unlimitedi •' ... ;. .

A very successful sale of home-made cakes, poultry and produce was held on Saturday, under the direction of Mra *J. G. "Wilson, in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre. The sale was in aid of St. George'B Hospital Building Fund, which would benefit considerably by the effort. A competition,. arranged by Mrs Wilson, was won by Mr J. E. Fleming, of Biccarton. The sale, in aid of St. John's Church, Little River, was held the previous Saturday.

FUR COATS. ' An inferior fur coat may look -f \ right when purchased, but its inferior-ity-is very quickly in evidence after being worn a few times. Like everything else, it pays to buy quality in f ura and to patronise ah acknowledged Furrier like' Madame Menere, 127 Cashel street, who by importing direct is able to sell at wholesale prices. —G HOT DINNER ON WASH DAT. On a Verbena wash-day, however big the pile of clothes, thore'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

Clean your, Suede Shoes with; Staso. Sold by PannelPs, 105 Manchester street, at Is large tin, to any address. Makes them like new. • — q

THE FASHIONABLE SHINGLE.

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Th> death occurred at "Wellington on Saturday, after an operation, of Mrs J. E. Fitzgerald, of "Wallace street, at the early a-e of 37 years. Mrs Fitzgerald, who avps well known iii musical circles in "Wellington, was a daughter of Mr H. C. Jones, overseer of th? Government Print ; n<z Office, and was of charming personality. She was married in IGOT to Mr J. E. Fit7<?erald, and leaves a family of twelve children (seven girls and five boys).

The Grand Jazz Club will hold its second carnival dance at the Grand Ten Room* on Thursday evening:. Several nnveltjfs will he introduced, and the Eristorßand will supply the music.

All friends of the Melanesian Mission are invired to attend th* annual meeting at Church House on Thursday next, pt 10.45 a.m.. when the Rev. F. B Redgrave. General Secretary of the New Zealand Anglican Board of Missions, who has recently returned from a trip round the Islands, will ffive the latest news of ths Muinon work.

The gala carnival dance will be held to-night at the Caledonian Tr by the Christchurch Dance Assembly. The carnival will commence at 7.30 p.m. with a ladies' waltzing contest. The committee have arranged a very entertaining carnival programme, a special feature being a fox-trot contest. A dance wss held in the Scottish Society's rooms in Manchester street on Saturday evening, in aid of the Seottisli Pipe Band uniform fund. There was a fair attendance.. Dance music was rendered by Mrs E. A. Smith's orchestra, and Mr G. Robertson acted as M.C., and was assisted by Mr McLachlan. A lucky-spot waltzing competition was won by Miss Maxwell and Mr C. Brown.

. On Saturday night, at the No. 2 Cashmere Sanatorium, the Sunbeam Concert Patty gave a varied ; programme, which was very much appreciated by all present, and a hearty vote of thanks was extended to the party and an invitation to come again soon. Items were, contributed by Misses Doris Donnelly, Grace and Joyce Nixon, Shirley book, TJoreen Olliver, Lily and Mavis Kinsella, Esme Evans and Myra Jack. Mrs T. H. Brown acted as accompanist. Thanks are due to Messrs Holling, Longdin and Cook for conveying the' party to and from the Sanatorium.

The monthly meeting of the Richmond Free Kindergarten was held on Monday in the schoolroom, and was attended by Mrs Peverill (in the chair), Mesdames Marshall, Muff. Hitchcock, Vincent and Ellis. Apologies were received from Mrs Thompson and Miss Tabart. It was reported ,that the roll number was 44, and the highest attendance 3!. Mesdames Dawe, Reahy and Pullar . wer.e. welcomed as new members of the committee. The school closed on June 3rd, being the King s Birthday. Recent visitors to the school were Mesdames "Ward and Innes. Arrangements were made to hold a, progressive euchre'party in the Druids Hall, Fowke street, early next month in aid of the Kindergarten funds.

An enjoyable musical party and dance was given by. Mr and Mrs F. Matthews at their, home,, Spence street, St Albans. The musical items were rendered bv Messrs P. Cliff, C. Bullivent, and Miss O.Prebble (piano), Messrs G. Patterson (cornet), C. Marks (clarinet), M. Toomer (banjo), and W. Anderson (drums, etc.). Mr and Mrs Start Asquith sang several excellent songs, and the comic wdrk of the former kept all 'amused. Among those also present, were:—Mrs P. Cliff, Mrs R. Rundle, Mrs F. Larcombe,. Miss M. Tisch, Miss Joy Asquith, Messrs H. Lamb, H. Chetwin and H. Larcombe.

.At their residence at Medbury, Mr and Mrs Bunting gave a "pantry evening" in honour of Miss Doris Honeybone, on the eve of her marriage. . A roost enjoyable evening was spent. Musical items were given by Misses Thehr.a Scott and Dorrio Honeybone, Miss D. Honeybone, <and Mr G. Dalzell, and Mr Toshach. Cards and dancing -were enjoyed. Music was supplied by Mra Honeybone and Mr McElwain. During an interval, Mr Bunting, on behalf of all present, extended to Miss Honeybone besV wishes for .her future happiness, and asked her acceptance of the. various gifts suitable for the pantry. All joined in the singing of '' For. She's a Jolly Good Fellow.'' On behalf of Miss Honeybone, Mr Gordon Dalzell returned thanks. The evening concluded with the singing of "Auld Lang'Syne." ' . ' "

On Thursday evening a very pleasant "Surprise Party" was given to Miss Kitty Batchelor on the occasion of her 21st birthday, at her home "Wychino;ham," Balcairn. Dancing, games and musical items were enjoyed and a compaction was won by Mr J. Mac Donald. Musical items were given by Misses I. Trollope, E. Batchelor and Messrs R. Prebble and J. Mac Donald. Mr S. G. Prebble carried out the duties of M.C. and during the evening, on behalf of thp members of the party, spoke of the esteem in which Miss Kitty Batchelor was held amongst he? friends. Supper was served when •Mr Batchelor presented his daughter with "ths key" and the usual toasts were honoured. Three heartv cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Batchelor and family and for Mr S. O. Prebble. The evening terminated with the singing of "Auld' Lang Syne" and the party then left for their return trip to Christchurch. Amongst those present were:—Mrs Batchelor, senr., Mrs A. Batchelor, Miss Batchelor, Miss S. Batchelor, the Misses E. and K. Batchelor, S. Black, Peat, T. Weastell, I. Trollope. A. Shelton, G. Shelton, and M. Shelton, Messrs Batchelor, senr., A., J., C, and B. Batchelor. S. G. Prebble, E. Prebble, G. Hamilton, . J. Mac Donald, and T. Reynolds.

Christchtfrch people, who Lave always taken an active and sympathetic interest in the-welfare of the patients of Quail Island, will be glad* to hear of. the encouraging findings of a medical committee in North India, which met to review the present situation with regard to leprosy. These findings have just come to hend and affirm, among other things: (1) That leprosy in its early stages is not infectious an<j is highly amenable to treatment; (2)that even as the disease advances and cases become infectious, treatment is beneficial, but must be much more prolonged' in ordter to bring about the disappearance of all signs of active disease; (3) that owinj to the recent development in the treatment of leprosy, favourable results are now* being obtained in all countries where treatment is scientifically carried out. Mr H. W. P. Anderson, the London secretary of the Mission-to Lepers, who was in close touch with the work of this medical committee, is now touring Australia and. New Zealand to spread information On the subject. He is duo in Christehurch -on June 20th, and arrangements are now being made to enable those interested, to get into touch with him. Accounts have now reached New Zealand of the great interest he has aroused in the other countries he has visited. ' • •

The ChrisMmrch Fraternity Club will hold a carnival donee to-morrow evenI ing at'tho Winter Garden.

Miss Wynfred M. Cox, of Cabariia, Sydney, whe is touring the Dominion., arrived in Christcliureh last night froiii Duncdin, where she has been staying with Mr and Mrs George Eitrhio. Miss Cnz will stay at the United Servica Hotel wliilc in Christcburch. The death is announced at Gisborne of Mrs Goldsmith, relict cf the late Mr Charles G. Goldsmith. Mrs Goldsmith eanie to New Zealand in the ship Rangoon iu ISG4, and landed at Xapier. Two years afterwards she married and went to Gißborne. She was in Poverty Bay at the time of the Hauhau rebellion, and with other settlers escaped to Mahia, being conveyed to the peninsula in a whaleboat. When the rising was suppressed Mrs Goldsmith returned to Gisborne with her husband, and had resided there ever since. She leaves six sons, all of whom are married, and two daughters.

Many Christcliureh people who enjoyed Miss Edna Thomas's unusual and charming performances recently given at the Choral Hall will be interested in the following paragraph appearing in an English exchange recently to hand:—"Everybody who admires* Miss Gertrude Elliott's dramatic genius does not know that she is a delightful singer of negro spiritueJles. I remember ono night at a benefit concert in South Africa, at which Lady Forbes-Eobert-sor. kindly promised to appear, that, instead of giving the orthodox recitation she sang, without accompaniment, some beautiful negro spirituelles. The audience, many of whom did' not know what spirituelles were, was enchanted, and insisted upon several encores. What a pity she could not be induced to give a short recital here!"

BALL AT SCARGILL. The bachelors r.nd spinsters of the Scargill and Motunau districts held their combined annual ball in the Alexandra Hall, Scargill, on Friday evening. In spite of the wintry weather) and the fact that heavy showers of rain and snow fell almost continuously throughout the evening, there was a very good attendance, though many intending patrons were prevented from being present. The arrangements for the ball and for the comfort of those present were carried out by the committee, with Misses M. Turner and A. Pycroft as joint secretaries, in a very complete and thoughtful manner. The' hall had been prettily decorated with multi-coloured streamers and Chinese lanterns, foliage, and flowers, and the stage was cosily furnished with easy chairs for the chaperons a.nd nondancers. About twenty couples promenaded in the grand march, which was led by Miss K. Sands and Mr J. Lambie, who n«ted as masters of ceremonies for the evening. Excellent music'was provided by Miss Eder's Kaiapoi Orchestra of four instruments, and a bountiful supper was served in the interval. Extras were played in the supper'interval by Mrs J. Lamont and Mr L. Fairbn.irn, and dancing was continued until 2.30 a.m. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames J. Larnont, who wore bißcuit georgette;-' Hirachan, navy embossed, silk and georgette; Batcholor (Christchurch), black taffeta and georgette; F. Tate (Ethelton), black taffeta, beaded 1 with red and silver; Schimanski, cream fugi and radium lace; Dallow, salmon-pink brocaded crepe de chine; "W. Hall (Omihi), nigger velvet, beadted in gold; Misses M. Turner, rose crepe de chine and radium lace; A. Pycroft (Motunau), tunic frock of cardinal chiffon velvet, with georgette sleeves; Stewart, cyclamen and go)d shot satin, with ostrich feather trimming; Greig (Motunau), sunset satin and georgette; L. Dorward (Springfield); salmon crope marocain; Sands,-fawn drepe de chine; Truman, grey velvet, • relieved with pink; Grant, sea blue crepe de chine, with swans? down trimming; Boa?, apricot georgette; Messrs J... Lambje, K. Gwatkin, Tti Parnbam, Greig (2), L. Fairbairn, ..N.. Stewart;' H. Gallop (Christchurch), J. Lamont, H. Shadrach, A. Feriwickj H. Jones* F. Tate, I. Cos, Strachan, W. Leach, J.-McNaugh-ton, B. Lochhead, J. Cameron, J. Schimanski, C Pallow, Franklyn, Pilcher, "VV Hall. R. Halkett, D. Crossen, and K. Beach.

BALL AT LAURISTON. At the Cricket Club's ball the residents of Lauriston took the opportunity to say farewell to Mr and Mrs Alex Goodwin, who are leaving the. district to reside at Roxburgh, Springburn. Mr Amos, chairman of the Lauriston School Committee, spoke of the sterling qualities of the departing guests. They had. always been willing to help in. any function for. the good of the district and their departure would be keenly felt. Mr H. J. Crothers, on behalf of the people of Lauriston, presented Mr and Mr 3 Goodwin with a travelling rug and a leather suitcase, alsa a Douiton plate for their baby. He wished Mr and Mrs Goodwin every "-happiness and prosperity in their new home. Mr T. Gray spoke on behalf of the Cricket Club, and thanked Mr Goodwin for the good work he had' done 'as treasurer of..the club. Mr Goodwin suitably returned thanks' on" behalf "of "Mrs" Goodwin and himself. , "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" was sung. A very successful, ball in aid- of the funds of the Lauriston Cricket Club was held in Mr G.' Stayt's granary. There was a -large attendance, visitors being present from Methven, Rakaia, Winchmore, Lyndhurst and Barrhill., The granary was prettily decorated with streamers and greenery. Splendid music was supplied by Mr R. Wood's Orchestra, and ah/ extra- was played by Miss M.. Goodwin. The duties of M.G. were carried out by Messrs H. Crothers and "V.. Simpson. • A sumptuous supper was provided by the. ladies.: .During, an interval Mr Amos,. on behalf of the Cricket Club, thanked Mr and Mrs Stayt for the use of the granary.

Among those present were: Meedames AGoodwin, wearing Egyptian jeisey silk; W. Goodwin, black crepe ue chine;.Jti. Crothere, Coral silk; Jacobs, mole jersey silk;. W. ±Srunsden, navy embr.idered irock; Small, biaek and gold frock; W. McPhail, navy truck trimmed with braid; btanlake, shew pink tiered frock; C. Goodwin, na<vy frock trimmed with steel buttons; X. Gray, black jersey silk; G. Stayt, black velvet; G. Maiden 3, nigger cloth beaded in gold; A. McKay, pink taffetas and georgette; Misses Lena Letham, jade crepe de chine; May Letham, orange crepe ae chine; Tina Mc--1 hail, pale pink ■ georgette;. Tregenza, kingfiaber chiffon velvet; Madge Donaldson, blue satin and radium lace; Barbara Donaldson, white fuji silk with scarlet girdle; Maude Maidens, cameo pink satin and lace; Edith Maidens, ciel blue satin trimmed with white ewansdown; Mildred Cretney, sea green crepe da chine;' Elsie Crotney, blue and white silk; Rita Jacobs, jade green crepe de chine; Fleming, electric blue velvet; Julia, Daily, black 3atin trimmed .with scarlet beads; Mollie Daily, scarlet : georgette embroidered; Margaret Goodwin, old rose cliiffon velvet; Winnie Gordwiri, pink and black floral eatin; Eva Coxshall, white fuji silk; Jvora Barron, navy and scarlet frock; Doris. Btrmett, orange velvet with ostrich feather chou at waist; Dorothy McKay, black 6atin relieved with blue; Clarice Maidens,' white crepe de chine; Molly Farquhar, blue silk. -