WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18417, 25 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. 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.

Miss Kathleen Wnllace. daughter of the Rev. A. F. Wnllace, B.IX, received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the Cap-.nns; Ceremony held in the Town Hall, Aucklanj, this month. Miss W. Comyns. Oxford, left yesterday to pay a visit to Mrs McPhersjn, Invorcargi'^.

■Mr and Mrs M. H. Godby returned vesterday from a visit to the North Island. '

Misses M. Lowry (Hawke's B?.y), L. Fr.lkiner (Sydney) and Messrs Ralph and Jamos Lcwiy (HMwke's Bay), who have been in Christchurch for the Macfarlane —Norton wedding, left for the north last night.

Miss Stone, Ranfurly street, has returned from, a thro months' holiday in the North Island, where she has been visiting her sisters, Mrs Straubel, Waotu, and Miss Storje, Wangsnui. Mrs G. D. Greenwood, who met with an' injury to a foot recently which necessitated her coming to town for treatment, has hot* recovered, and has returned to Teviotdale.

Mr and Mrs McLeod Bolbon (Sydney), and Mr and Mrs C. Grav (Pukerua Bay), and Mrs Rogers (Cfore) are at Warner's Hotel.

Mrs George Dennistoun (South Canterbu*" , -\ is the guest of Mrs Algar Wil'fV s, Fendalton.

Mr and Mrs T. F. Xorthcott (Waiau) are at the United Service Hotel.

Mrs L. Wright (Oxford) and Miss Marjorie Judd (Waddington) leave by to-day's express on a visit 'to Mrs Dorrnan (Popotunoa, Otago) Playing in the qualifying round for the Godby Bowl at Shirley yesterday, Miss Chrystall reduced her handicap from 4 to 3. The second qualifying rjound will be played to-morrow. His Worship the Mayoi 1 will preside at the Choral Hall this evening, when a citizen's farewell to Sister iScatterJoy, and welcome to Lady Gay will take place. Short addresses will be given by Dr. Blackmore, Mr J. J. Dougall, Brigadier-General Andrew, Miss Muir, arid Mrs H. F. Herbert, and there' will he a musical programme by shipmates and sunbeams.

The annual ball of the ConfSfced Freezing Companies and Allied Industries is to be held in the Caledonian Hall on July 23rd. and preparations are alreadv well advanced. Special features of the evening will be an exhibition Tango, danced by Mr Fnrne&s James and partner", and a novelty, in the form of a carnival supper. Marsfon's Band will supply the music. Amongst the guests at the Excelsior Hotel are: —Mr and Mrs Charlton, Mr Wiser, Mr and Mrs Novelle, Mr and Mrs Addison (Long Tack Sa,m Co.). Miss Sewell, Miss Foster (Moon and Morris Revue), Mr C. Brown, Mr and Mrs Campbell (maid and three children) (St. Clair), JAiss Ruddie, Mr Wa-d. (Hanmer Springs). Mr Sutherland rtVhitecliffs), Mr and Mrs Dalzell (Medbury). Mr Maxwell Reiner (Sydney), Mr Gow, and Mr Radcliffe. In the medal match played by members of the Hagley Ladies' Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon, for prizes given by Mrs William Nicholls, Mrs K. M. Gresson was the winner in the silver medal division, and Mrs Watts Ryan in the bronze medal division. The second round of the Bean Cup must be played on or before Thursday, July 2nd (in both divisions). The Woolston Tennis Club held their second dance of the season in Dixieland on Tuesday evening, when some eighty couples spent a very enjoyable evening, dancing to the music of Miss Tilleyshort's orchestra. Mr G. Pierce carried out the duties of hon. secretary.

To-night the Grand Jazz Club's dance will be held at the Grand Tea Rooms. The. Bristol Band will supply the music.

A euchre tournament and dance will be held at the' Grand Tea Rooms tomorrow evening. The Rosina Band will supply the music for the dance. Mrs H. Wilkinson, Dampier street, Woolston, recently entertained a few friends to celebrate fne birthday of her mother, Mrs Round. Games and; dancing were indulged in, and musical items were given by Mrs H. Wilkinson, Miss Bernie Hahn, Messrs C. Philpott, C.Shaw, J. Commons, and F. Hale. Others present were Mesdames L. Hahn, C. Commons, Misses A. Burford, M. Peacock, V. Vickers, R. Hardy, M. Hawke, T. Harris, G. Harrison, M. Madden. E. Mackle. E. 01liver, M. Olliver. Messrs J. Round, T. Round, J. McAlister, J. Petrie, L. Hahn, W. Cowlin.

A. FUR SALE. It is not often a fur sale is held right in the middle of the season, but some iinusually heavy shipments of Fashionable Furs having just arrived for Madame Menere, she is holding a quick clearance Sale, offering the goods at reductions un to 6s 8d in every pound. —6 SOOTHING! Much money is wasted by people with colds on nice tasting medicines which often do not do a particle of good. Kofgo has the double advantage of effectively curing colds and yet tasting nice. It is wonderfully soothing for a nasty cold on the chest. E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral 6quare, sells it at 2s 6d a bottle. —6

The best selection of well matched combinations and solid colours in real Crocodile and Lizard shoes, they say, is at PanneFls', 105 Manchester street. —6

THE FASHIONABLE 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, ad its original hue, lustre and beauty in Nature's way. Consult Egyptus. Hair Specialist*, Fletcher's Buildings, Colombo street, near Armagh street. 'Phone 5158. K4311 PURITY. Its purity is probably the first reason why Ivory Soap is favoured for the toilet of exclusive women. Another reason arises from the enhanced natural beauty of the skin which follows its use—a satin texture of translucent whiteness with a delicate underglow which is rightly regarded as chief among feminine charms. McUuuj-o

Yesterday, in the play-off of the tie between Miss Edna White-Parsons and Miss Kathleen Bristed for the L.G.U. Golf match, played on Monday Miss Bristed proved the winner.

A most successful concert was given by the Sunbeam Concert Party, assisted bv Mr Bennett's Orchestra, in the Woolston School, in p.id of the picnic fund. Th? room was crowded, many being unable to gain admittance. Tho party have kindly agreed to repeat die conceit at an early date. The following contributed items: —Misses Doris = Doir.ielly, Mavis and Lily Kins?lla, Myra J?.?k. Audrey Thompson, Grace and Joyce Nixon. Doreen Olliver, Linda Mills," Shirley Cook and Esme Evans. The accompanist was Mrs I. H. Brown.

An Auckland telegram states that Miss W. Piclcen, headmistress of the Auckland Girls' Grammar School, who has in tie teaching profession for over 30 years, is retiring on superannuation. The Board decided to call for aprlicrct'ons for the position in Australia and New Zealand, a proposal bv Dr. Rfbertson that the Board should also advertise in England being defeated .

"You should hear the women speak in America! They can talk as well, if not better, than most men." Such was the declaration of M. Henri Verbrugghen, cli-Gotor of the' Minneapolis Syniphonv Orchestra, who passed through Auckland by the Aoran<ji this week. TCsDeci.aly in matters musical were American wonie-i self-expressive, said the visitor. Women's musical clubs dotted th? whole of America, and exercised a very powerful influence on music and music'a-ns. Thus it was not Ixtraordinarv for a. musical artist to book a complete tour of from. 60 to 100 musical cluhs throughout the country. It could easilv b? understood what a boon t'f's was "both to the artists and the clubs. A very enjoyable dance was held on Tuesday* at the Grand Tea Rooms, which were decorated with ferns, shrubs and palms. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs o'Conner. Mr and Mrs Bignev. Mr and Mrs Gillespie, Mr and Mrs Baxandall. Misses N. Mathews, B. Refers (Wr.imate), M. Clements, R. Armstrong. F. Audas. H. Pengelly. L. Grant. M. Williams; J. Toner. M. Falcon, M. O'Brien, P. Li'ffev, M. Jackson. B. Richardson, M. Ford, A. Jones, F. Kibblewhite, V. Pamnlin, A. Brown, I. Harvey, S. Harvey, M. Green, M. French. A. Batemnii. D. Bigney, P. Sutherland, Messrs N". Donovan, W. Busliy, F. Borrizie, S. Keemer, J. Howerson. F. Gibson. C. McFerin, F. Perry, T. Shackle ton, J. L. Hole, F. Petrie. AV. 'Sykes. B: Harrison, S. Richardson, A. Chaston, T. Johnson, H. Morris, C. Hancock, O. Philips, A. Bennett. B. Spiers, P. Carev, Grev, C. Conrr.d, J. Bobson, W. Sweeney, O. Thackwell, D. Wagner, Fox-trot competitions were won bv Miss S. Hnnvey and Mr W. Sykes and Mi«s M. Clements and Mr A. Bennett, while waltzing competitions resulted in favour of Miss K. Hannr.n and Mr L." Shield and Miss L. Grant and Mr T. Shackleton. There will be competitions every week, when the winners each night will be ahle to compete in the final to be held in six weeks' time.

CATHOLIC CLUB. The Catholic Club, whose vitality was sapped by the vicissitudes of the Great War period, appears to have regained its quondam strength a.nd vigour, that is, if the success of the social gathering held in the Club Rooms, Wiltshire buildings, last night, is a true index of its present virility. At the invitation of the president, Mr J. K. M'.loney, an exceptionally large number of guests assembled in the large, cosy club-room, with its big glowing fire and comfortable seats, but, mora eloquent testimony of the club's usefulness than the attendance of the invited guests, was the presence of a crowd of young men who find recreation nightly at the club and who regarded last night's party only as a pleasant incident. Mr P. P. J. Amodeo, a former president of the club, was in charge of the excellent concert programme, which was most enthusiastically received. The performers were: Miss Monica O'Connell (songs), Miss Spiller (songs), Misa M. O'Connor {songs). Miss Gardiner (songs), Mr Frank McDonald (recitations), Mr Lawrence (recitations), Mr and Miss Butterfield, who contributed delightful duets on the Hawaiian guitars, and, in response to emphatic encores, Miss Butterfield sang pleasingly with guitar accompaniment. The proframme concluded with vocal solos by Ir Arthur McDonald, who received a veritable ovation. The accompanists were Mrs Arthur McDonald, Miss K. O'Connor, Mrs Twomey, Miss Julie Lancaster, and Mr Finlay Robb.

Before supper was served his Lordship Bishop Brodie complimented the president and members of his executive on the increasing scope of the club's activities, which were- literary and educative as well as recreational, and thanked the performers who had contributed to the concert programme. The Rev. Father Joyce added his thanks to those of his Lordshio.

Amongst those present were: Bishop Brodie, Revs. Father Monaghan, S.M., Bnrtlev. S.M., Jovce, Lordan, Bucklev, S.M.. Messrs Walter Clifford, P. P. J. Amodeo, J. R. O'Shaughnessy, P. Hanrahan, McKeown, M. Moloney, Mfand Mrs Arnold Roche. Mr and Mrs Arthur McDonald, Mr McMenamin. Mr G. Brittenden, Mr and Mrs E. Hnnrnban, Mrs Dobbs, Mrs McNamara, Mrs Wylie, Mr and Mrs Crowther, Mrs Spiller, Mrs Toomey, Misses Dot Hanrahan. Claudia Slatterv, Selina Halman. Nellie HaJman, Eileen McCarthy, Foley (2>, Flood (2). Misses Gracie Moulin, Gardiner, Julie Lancaster, Madeline Kennedy, Madge O'Malley, Nellie McKendry, Brittenden, Isobel Hanrahan, Madeline O'Brien Spiller, Margie O'Connell. Da.lv (2), Agnes Gill um, Madge O'Mjlley, Doreen Brittenden, Isabel Hanrahan, Mrs W. B. Brittenden, Misses Daly (2), and Miss Madeline O'Brien, Messrs Fraser, Gillespie (2),- Blazey. Debenham, O'Brien. M. Daly, J. O'Malley. Musson, Flood, Flanagan, J. H. Murphy. Polaschek. McGrade, Burns. Williamson, Smith, Lawrence, McCambridge, Crocker. Batchelor. Galvin, Baker, O'Loughlin (2), Sheehan, Noonan, and Bucklev.

For such gala occasions as Fancy Dress Balls, hosiery is perhaps one of the most important accessories to the costume. It must harmonise with the gay colours worn by the dancer, and impart the confidence that comes from knowing it will stand the strain. Bear Brand Silk Hosiery comes in all shades and colours, and its dependable quality has been attested to many times over. Mc 6617-1

Some of the members of the Castlecliff tWanganui) Beach Improvement Society are regarding the bow end of the Cyrena W ith interest, as it is thought that should it not be used for other purposes, it could possibly b& shifted a bit further along the beach, and converted into a shelter structure or used for bathing accommodation.

! CLUB. i ! _ j Tlie reception room of the "Women's ! Club presented an animated scene last ! night, when members and friends of the Club lield an enjoyable bridge party.

The artistic room was decorated with bronze chrysanthemums, red berries and foliage. Amongst the plavers were: —Mrs H. Wyatt, Mrs It. T. Tosswill, Miss Orchard, Miss M. Speuco, Mrs S. C. Owen, Miss FrosticK, Mrs W. McKinney, Mrs C. Green, Mrs Shand, Mr and Mrs J. It. Evans, Mrs J. E. Russell. Mrs Tribe, Mr and Mrs E. H. Clark, Mr and Mrs R. A. Bagshaw, Mrs J. Sinclair, Mrs Gilbert Jackson, Mr Hall, Mr Fxhvards, Mrs "W. Brock, ; Miss Brock, Miss Buddcn, Miss Sinclair, Mrs W. Wade, Mrs H. Aitken, Mrs Burt, Mrs Rcy Twyneham, Mr and Mrs S. Dixon. Mr and Mrs J. D. Benton, Mrs Murray Jackson, Mrs Frank Evans, Mrs J. H. Dickinson, Mrs Newman Buttle. Mr and Mrs F. C. Faircloug'i. Mr and Mrs Harris, Mr and Mrs Claude Ring, Mrs McDowell, Mrs S. Orchard, Miss Nancy Orchard. Mrs Rose. Miss Beryl Rose, Mr and Mrs C. J. Morrison, Mrs R. Glen, Miss Wheeler. Mrs P. J. Dunne, Mrs W. E. TaLt, Mrs J. P. Whetter, Miss M Johnson. Mr J. Jones, Mr Wilfrid Ward, Mrs Reynolds Carev, Mr and Mrs A. Marshall, Mr and "Mrs T. D. Kendall, Mrs Stonyer, Mr and Mrs Curtis. Mrs Greene, Mrs Ibey, Jiiss Ibov. Miss Todd, Miss Wilson, Mr and Mrs Borthwick, Mrs Delahunty, Mrs Tavlor Smith, Mrs Winsor, Mrs Rockett. Mrs Cocks. Mrs L. Smith, Mrs Pickles, Miss Nicholls, Mrs Stan Wilson. Miss Maxwell. Mrs Maxwell, Miss -Gardiner, Mr and Mrs Wallace, Miss , Ironside, Miss Lieske, Miss Beresford, Mrs Oswald Mills, Mr B°rry, Mr Prankerd, Mr A. Cant, Miss Shand. Mr and Mrs Norrie, Mrs H. S. Batchelor, Mrs Brooks. Mrs Suckling, Mrs Colin Cook, Miss Cook, Mrs Hurley, Mrs Ragg, Mrs Alfred E. Smith, Mrs Corbett. Miss Corbett. Misa Young. Mr Manhire. Mr Gledhill, Mr »nd Mrs Coltnrt. Miss Harvev, Miss Kent, Mr* McGuirniPss, Miss Freeman, Mr and Mrs Hunt, Miss Foster, Mrs Atkinson. Mrs' L. Lewis, Mrs McClurg, Miss Comer, Miss Garton, Miss Bil,-<?r, Mrs A. Lorrimer, Mrs A.. Wicks, Miss Barker, Miss Hintt. Mrs Barnes, Mrs Morgan. Mi"! Mitchell, Mrs J. H. Stringer, Mrs Flesher, Mrs Fred Cowper. Mrs T). Lee, Mr and Mr s D. E. Wnnd. Mr Dearsley. Mrs Thompson (WelTino+on). Mrs F.'Chamm'on. "Mrs Sf>'pd, Mrs Star's, Mr and Mr« Banks, Mr and Mrs Stanley, Mrs Webster.

WEDDINGS.

•SWAIX-DYER. A wedding which created a considerable amount of in terest was celebrated at iSt. Luke's Church, Manchester street, yesterday, when Mabel Theodore, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs S. V. Dyer, Fitzgerald avenue, was married to Edgar, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Swain, Waipawa, Hawke's Bay. The Ven. Archdeacon Taylor was the officiating clergyman, and Mr Lomas presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of primrose brocaded faconne, made with a plain bodice and the full skirt scalloped at the hem. At each scallop was a true lovers' knot made of narrow silver ribbon, centred with a made posy of primrose and silver, and across the waist line w'as a plastron of silver tissue and primrose flowers. Her filmy veil of primrose shaded net was worn Spanish fashion, and fell in graceful folds: to the ground, and was handembroidered all over with silver thread and held with two narrow bands of orange blossom buds across the front. She carried a shower bouquet of shaded flowers with silver streamers.

The bridesmaid, Miss. Dulcie Swain, sister of the bridegroom, wore a girlish frock of amber and silver shot taffeta, made with a hem border of posies of amber and silver, and a silver ribbon band round the low waist line. Her hat of silk lace straw, of amber shade, was trimmed with fancy flowers and mauve ribbons. She carried a bouquet of russet shaded flowers. Three little flower girls, nieces of the bride, Hope and Marjorie Jones, and Pamela Dyer, wore a dainty little frock of frilled net, in shades of primrose, pink, and blue, respectively. Each little girl wore a Juliet rap with rosebud trimmings and carried golden baskets of violets.

Mr Horace Dyer, brother of the bride, attended as best man.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Dixieland, when about eighty guests were entertained. The decorations were of autumn shaded flowers and over the bridal table hung a large white bell, which had been decorated by Miss Edith Ward, a friend of the bride. Mrs Dyer received the guests, wea.rin<r a>tailored costume of nigger brown cloth, with fur trimmings, and inlet medallions of brown and fawn. Her hat, of russet brown moire satin, had touches of beige, and a wide ribbon bow across the froiit. She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. Mrs Swain, mother of the bridegroo'm, wore a smart brown costume and hat en suite. She carried a bouquet of autumn shaded flowers. Mrs P. Gorman, sister of the bride, wore a pretty cinnamon brown frock, with fur trimnings, and a brown hat; Mrs Frank Dyer, saind coloured wrap coat and a black hat with henna osprey trimmings; Mrs Harold Young, sister of the bride, royal blue frock with fur trimmings, a grey squirrel coat and a black pann© velvet hat.

• During the afternoon, songs Were contributed by Mrs McLaren, Mrs MacGillivray, Mrs Cronin, Miss Bowden, Messrs Bernard Rennell, Cordner, and Swain.

When Mr and Mrs Swain left for their wedding tour, the bride travelled in a cinnamon brown model frock, made with a buttoned front and back panel effect, a smart hat of tobacco brown, and a Canadian fox fur. She carried a musquash coat with a racoon collar and cuffs.

COME IN CLUB. There are few people —certainly no young people —who do not thrive on kindness and who do not long for companionship and fun. But not many people realise, because in the rush of modern life they seldom pause to think, that there are in Christchurch scores of lonely girls, working in shops and factory, or engaged in domestic duties, who have no Iriends and no home, where they can spend their leisure in the evenings, or during their weekly halfholiday. It is for such as these that the "Come In Club" has been founded, and it began its life happily last night in the spacious, centrally situated, and comfortable rooms in Worcester street, formerly occupied by the Canterbury Women's Club. A strong committee, comprising Miss Grigg (president), Miss Mary Macdonald (honorary secretary and treasurer), Mrs H. Murray-Aynsiey, Miss Boyle, Mrs H. S. E. Turner, Miss Havilaar, Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, and Miss M. Bennett have made all the preliminary arrangements, and have collected, mostly from large employers of labour in the city, a sum. sufficient to finance the club for some months during which time it will have proved its usefulness to the community. The club is for girls, and the subscription is nominal. One large room is furnished with a piano, gramophone, comfortable chairs, and sofas, and the girls may take their men-friends to the club and dance, sing, read, or talk as fancy dictates. A responsible custodian will be in attendance, and light refreshments may be obtained at a minimum charge. All girls and their escorts are welcome from 4 till 10 p.m. each day. A smaller room is furnished as a dressing room, and here, too, a fire will be kept burning. Last night many interested friends visited the club, and a short musical programme was given "by Mrs Stephen Parr, Miss Aileen Warren, and Mr R. P. Jones. Many such clubs exist in Britain, where it has been found that the girls greatly appreciate the privilege of bringing their friends, male and female, to tho club, and it seems more than l'kely that Christchurch girls will similarly avail themselves of the hospitality of the club, and spend many pleasant hours within its walls.

Archbishop Averill, speaking at Hamilton, said he honed to see a Diocese of Waikato formed and a new b : shoo appointed on April Ist next. He also hoped it would not be long before another new diocese comprising Taranaki and Wangauui was formed. When that eventuated. Rotorua and the Bav cf Plenty would be taken away from the Diocese of Waiapu, and joined to Waikato. Br. Averill said that the' Auckland Biocese had agreed to give £IB.OOO towards the Waikato Biocese funds, while further funds would be available in the Waikato and in Taranaki.