WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18893, 7 January 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lid? Editor will be pleased to receive for publication is the "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such items should b« fall? authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tbe signatures .of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mr and Mrs George Aitken and their children, who have been spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight, Racecourse Hill, returned to Fendalton yesterday.

Mrs W. Ounn and the Misses Gunn (Aikman's road) have returned from a holiday visit to Picton. Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, who joined them in Picton, accompanied them to Ohristchurch, where she will spend a lew weeks' holiday. ,

Miss Milliccnt Jennings has returned from a short holiday visit to Arthur's Pass. Miss Jennings has beei* chosen as the Returned Soldiers' Queen ai the forthcoming Military Tattoo. Mr and Mrs Davis-Hunt (Christchurch are staying at Ocean View Hotel, Governor's Bay.

Miss Margaret Stevenson, n'ho has, been visiting' Mrs Gordon Fulton, Amberley, has returned to Fendalton.. Miss Eva Chillingworth (Madras street, St. Albans) is spending a few weeks' holiday at Akaro?. Mr and- Mre D. Ellwood, the Misses Pauline and Nellie Ellwood, and Bessie Pollard and Mr G. Ellwood will leave Cliristcharch to-morrow on a fortnight's tour of the West Coast. Miss Tallott (North Canterbury) and Miss Murray (Rangataua)' are spending a holiday in the North Island.

Miss Lillian Bradley (Auckland) is visiting her grandparents, Mr ana Mrs Allan (Naseby street, Merivale). Miss Irene Stone, ono of Miss Iris Montgomery's most talented pupils, has left for Sydney to embark on a professional career, as a dancer. Sne is accompanied by her mother.

Mrs J. G. Collins and her children (Springfield road) are going on Monday to Sumner for a fortnight's holiday. Mr and Mrs Gladstone Ward (Bristol street) have returned from a motor trip to Invcrcargill and Dunedin. Mr and Mrs E. B. McDougall and the Misses McDougall are spending a holiday at "Brookdale," Parnassus. Mrs LoveU-White, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs C. J. Konaldson (Papanui road), has returned to Auckland. . ;

Miss Diddams (Grcytown), who. has been visiting relatives in Christchurch. has returned to the north. Mr and Mrs E. 8.. Weob (Murray place) are spending a holiday in TimarUi • .

Mrs Len.Hewitt (Papanui road) is spending a few weeks-at Governor's Bay. • ■'■'. '■'-''

Mr and Mrs'W. J. le Cren (Murray place), who have been spending a holiday at Oxford, returned home yesterday.. . ; • .

Mr and Mrs Scar veil-have returned from Arthur's:;Pass,; ; where they have spent the holidays. -'".■»•.'■ Archdeacon and-MrsfPv/B. Haggitt and family'are..spending a holiday m Geraldind. -

Mr aid Mrs C. V. Quigley are guests at. the Bruce Hotel, Akaroa. Mrs Arthur de Castro, honorary commissioner for the English-SlJt-k----ing Union, who has been on a tour organising branches in Australia and New Zealand'/has completed a tour.of the North Island, and > arming shortly in the South Island. ;,

The Rev..H. A. and-Mrs Walke, and Miss Walke (Johnsonville) are spending' January at Sumner,

Misses Rheady.Austiif (Leeston) and Gladys McDonald (Greenpark) are visiting Kaikoura..

. Mr and Mre;S. L. P. Free (Masterton), Mrs M. N: Allan. Mrs A. R. Frater, Mr and Mrs A. D. Allan (Waikari), Mr and. Mrs R. G. Shackleton (Duncdin) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. ■•-' : ■

Mr and Mrs F. G. O'Bierne (Jnvercargill) are staying at'the Fni ted Service Hotel. 5

Mrs'J.. 11. Dalton, Mr and Mrs W. P. Mitchell (Auckland), Mrs and Master Bethell (Pahau Pastures), Mr and Mrs Erik> Rutherford (Inverness, Parnassus), Mr and Mrs G. L. Rutherford (Connemara, Parnassus), Miss E; M. Mitchell (Napier), Mr and Mrs Theoinin, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Aspinall (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Baruch (Sydney) are among the guests at Warner's Hotel,

The engagement is announced of Myrtle, youngest daughter of Mrs J. Milliken. "Brookside," Springfield, to Arthur Thomas Bell, of Christchurch, third son of Mrs A. Bell, Duntroon, North Otago. >' : Giiests .at Godley House, Diamond Harbour,'during Christmas and New /•Year were: Mr and Mrs Woodham, Mr arid Mrs Bryant and two children, Mr and Mrs Preston, Mr and Mrs Flaus, Mrs Sapsford, Mrs Donaldson Smith, Mrs Jackson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs- Luxton, Mr and Mrs Angus, Mr and Mrs Collins, Mi- and Mrs Pearcc, Mr arid Mrs Piper, Mr and Mrs L. Lewis, Mrs Thomson, Misses Sapsford (2), Doherty,. Angus, Thomson, Paine, and- Aitkeh (Dunedin), Butters. Edge, Gott, and Best (2),. Messrs G. Wood-, ham, Roy Mas and Gordon Smith, D. and L. Thomson, Bernard Barker, and Walsh; " ' •

Useful New Year Gifts. Slippers, Real Eskimo Alaskan, hand-made Moccasins, made o. c Arctic furs. Price 255. Ladies' Felt Moccasins, 12s fid. Ladies' Felt Cosy, best quality. -<s 6d. Smart Satin Quilted Grecian Sheba Bath Shoes, also in Courts, various shades, with babv Louis heels. Write R. Pan'nell and Co., 103 Manchester street. Christchurch. 'Phone 694

Many women like the extra help of Verbena Soap in the washing machine. - They dissolve it first wJ»« it directly into the machine. They get more than just soap suds. They get suds that ensure quick dirt loosening value. Try Verbena in your washing-mnchiti<!. You'll he surprised and delighted with the results. ~fi

■ See ."Neney's" for Travelling Goods their own make. Newev was tlie sole New Zealand Exhibitors at Wembley and Toronto Exhibitions. See the lar2e assortment at 679 Colombo street (nest, door .Suckling's)./. Splendi' l selection, —6

Mr and Mrs Grataraa (Holland) and Mr and Mrs W. M. Satterthwaite (Ashburton* are staying at the Royal Hotel.

Mrs F. Anderson (Temuka), who is visiting lier mother, Mrs Lewto;i (Soutlibridge) was on "Thursday the recipient of a handsome dinner-set from the St. James's Church Guild, of which Mrs Anderson was an activemember.

Mrs Marshall (Upper Riccarton) is spending a holiday, at Taieri Valley, Dunedin.

Mrs and Miss Renton (Otago) arc spending a holiday with relatives at Sedgemcre.

Mr and Mrs Thwaitcs (Lincoln) are visiting Otira.

Miss bora '-Ni'cholls (New Plymouth) is spending a holiday at Xew.Brighton.

Mrs T. Catton. (New Brighton) is visiting relatives in Soutlibridge. Mrs T. 0. Butler (The Manse, Soiithbridge). leaves shortly to reside in Riccarton.

Mr F A. Clark, news editor of the "Auckland Star,'.' Mrs Clark, and son, ore arriving in Christchurch. at the end of this week from Wellington. Thev will visit Dunedin before returnin" north.

Mr F. Cook (Dunedin). .Mrs McMillan nud'ehild (Christchurch), Mrs Norton (Christchurch), Mrs. Lyons and four children, Miss Lyons (Temuka), Mrs Pattison (Hastings), Miss Harlock (Christchurch.), Miss McKce_ (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Bongers (Christchurch), Miss Bongers (Christchurch), Mrs M. Lanigan and two children (Christchurch) are -among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe, New Brighton. . The Christchurch Dance Assembly will lipid one of their long night dances in the Caledonian Hall on Saturday night. Whist will be played in the card room.

The girls from S. .Anne's Home, with Mrs YV. G Roberts as camp mother, "will begin their annual holiday at Happy Thought Camp, Whitecliffs, tomorrow. The party,' will be conveyed to camp by the Automobile Association and Sister Catherine and Miss Roberts will act as assistants to the Camp mother.

A sale of home-made cakes, bread, savouries, poultry, and lamb will be held to-morrow morning in the vestibule of . Everybody's Theatre. The stall will be in charge of-Mrs W 0. Campbell arid the ladies of the Riccarton Catholic parish, who have been most fortunate in obtaining a large and varied stock of goods, much of which is arriving from the country, and all goods will be reasonably priced. One of the largest gatherings seen in the. Sedgemere Hall for.years attended tho annual regatta ball, held on Monday night; tho weather was cool and ideal for dancing and the floor was in good order. Iho hall was prettily decorated for the occasion, .a large number of visitors was present from Christchurch. Ashburton Selwyn, Rakaia, Soutlibridge, Leeston, Doyleston, and Dunsandel, about one hundred couples taking-part in the .danc-. ing. Spirited music was supplied by"Macdonald's Orchestra (Rakaia) and extras were played by Messrs T. Lawlor and H. McDonald. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs W. Marsh and Brown. DEATH OF MRS J. H. BLACKWELL GeneraJ regret was felt .among a wide circle of friends at the.announcement of the death of Mrs J, H. Blackwell, at her home, "Waihui," Kaiapoi, yesterday. The late Mrs Blackwell, who had been ill for some .time, was born at Kendal, England, and arrived in New Zealand with her parents, the late Mr and Mis James Leithead in 1879. After residing in Dunedin un : til 1881 the family came to Kaiapoi where Misß Leithead was married in 1895. , , . Mrs Blackwell was a staunch church worker, and her name has been associated with the Kaiapoi Methodist Church for many years. Always ready to assist in furthering deserving appeals for the welfare of'the town, she was president of the Kaiapoi branch of the Phinkct Society since its inception, and during the war period, at which time Mr J. H/Blackwell was Mayor of the borough, she was largely instrumental in organising the Keel Cross and Lady Liverpool Societies, being president of both associations. Mrs Blackwell was decorated with the order of M.B.E. in recognition of her services. She leaves, besides her husband, who is well-known in connexion with his public position, one son, Mr till. Blackwell, Kaiapoi, and two daughters, Mrs A. L. Caughey, Mount Albert Auckland, and Miss M. Blackwell, Kaiapoi,

GIRL CITIZENS.

On Wednesday, evening the Girl Citizens assembled at St. Andrew s College arid.held thefirst-cup event of their conference. This was a contest in dramatics, in which every community represented thought out an. original way of presenting their idea,of the meaning of a verse of Kipling's poem, "The Explorer." The scope for dressing and staging was somewhat restricted, but the girls improvised as well as they could, and varied and interesting renderings were given. Jn this competition. Dunedin achieved highest marks, closely followed by New Plymouth. Other cup events to be judged during the week include sports, uniform parade, song contest, story-telling, - and poster competition. The total points from these six contests are added up and the centre gaining the largest total is the cup holder for that year. Auck-. land' is at present tho possessor, of this valued trophy. IRONING. ... SOME USEFUL HINTS.

Many a young bride has sprinkled her- husband's shirts with tears —the first time she tried to iron them. It's a sad , job with the "sad" iron—easier with the electric iron—still easier with the electric ironer. Here's how to d° it with the latter: (1) Straighten and smooth sleeve. (2) Drop cuff between ironer "shoe" and roll. Then iron sleeve to shoulder. Repeat on other side of sleeve. Then iron second sleeve the same way. (3) Fold shirt down centre of back. Iron from bottom of shirt to shoulder. (4) Iron buttonhole side of front from bottom to shoulder. (5) Iron other front (buttonside) from bottom to shoulder—the buttons against the. padded roll. (6) Their iron neck band and shoulders. The above are helpful hints. You may find methods you like better. It's fun to experiment on vour electric ironer. Free advice on all matters electrical will be gladlv given by" the staff of the Municipal Electricity- Department, corner Manchester and Armagh streets, or by Electrical Contractor. • —2

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WEDDING.

HUNTER—FAHEY.

A-wedding--celebrated very quietly at St. Joseph's Church, Papasui, on the morning of December 2,th, was that of Anne, youngest daughter of the iate John Fahey, of North Loburn, to Thomas Hunter, of Hornby, younger son of Jfrs John Hunter GayfieW square. Edinburgh, and the late John The Rev Father Hanrahan officiated. The bride's becoming frock was of, powder blue crepe de chine, the bodice pouched slightly over the finely knifepleated skirt, and worn with a dainty little posy, on the shoulder. Her hat was of oyster grey straw banded with velvet of the same shade and trimmed with flat velvet flowers in cones of pink, blue, and mauve. Witcarried a bouquet of pale pink sweet peas. • ~ Miss Hanna Fahey was bridesmaid, wearing a cafe au lait crepe dt. chine frock with a crinoline hat to match, trimmed with mauve and violet velvet. Her bouquet was of mauve sweet peas, tied with tulle of the same shade. Mr A. P. Moran was best man. "GET SLIM QUICK." PERILOUS FASHION CULT. American physicians, writes a New York correspondent, are alarmed at ih c cult of "get-slim-quick," which is now sweeping over the United States, causing countless women to risk their health in mad efforts to reshape themlelvcs ao that they may have a boyish figure. Men are not largely affected by the craze, their desire to "reduce" being a physical one, and, as such, more normal. But women are acting under the influence of fashion. The motives behind' the cult offer a problem which the psychologists have not solved, but, whatever'tho reasons, it made an instantaneous appeal to American femininity, and nostrums of all kinds, guaranteed to reduce weight and make the slim slimmer have had amazing sales; throughout the country. The results of this disregard of the laws of hygiene and physical nature arc now so increasingly apparent to physicians as to cause danger warnings to be issued by, medical practitioners everywhere. Doctors are constantly being called in to women who are suffering from nervous complaints and even mental derangements, which the physicians trace to badly advised weight reduction.

The Woman of Torty. "Slow suicide," the doctors are calling the activities of great numbers of women who'insist on being thin at any cost. Dr. Eugene Lyman Fiske, medical director of the Life Extension Institute of New York, who has joined with scores of other protesting physicians, says:— "The desire of a woman of forty to have her figure conform to fifteen years is running many women into tuberculosis, turning tbem into nervous wrecks. Ignorant and ill-advised attempts to get rid of flesh are destroying feminine beauty, too, so that women are defeating their own ends." A New York woman physician, Dr. Mary Halton, joins in the condemnation. She says:— "We need concertod action by the medical societies to warn women. It will keep them fron. secretly trying the wrong means of reducing. I have many cases -before me now of women who have been making martyrs of themselves. They starve and exercise and fret and spend "hundreds of pounds, % surreptitiously or brazenly, fox anything that will burn the tissues off their bodies." . '....' In Chicago, .Dr. Carl Meyer, Associate Professor in Surgery at.North-West-ern University, says:— "Women are grabbing at the first thing recommended to them to. get thin in a hurry, and unscrupulous physicians are getting rich from the new fad of gland extracts. Practically all of the anti-fat preparations have a thyroid extract for a foundation, which should never be given for anything except under the directions of a reputable physician. ..■ s . The Best Cure "It is over-action of the thyroid gland that causes goitre, and taking thyroid extract to get thin produces all the symptoms of goitre. The patient gets- thin, but she becomes extremely nervous, and her heart is seriously affected. .

"Over-dieting and over-exercise are both dangerous. If women want to exchange good health for slim figures they will'have no trouble finding someone to take their.money. Too late they will want to change back. Women should stop drinking and over-eating) andshould put aside their lazy habits. Not only are mature women in the grip of the get-slim movement. American schoolgirls, who already have slim, normal figures, wish, to make them thinner,, so they refrain, from eating nourishing foods, and in. many cases collapse" Nevertheless, they are the style leaders of the.younger set.