WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18899, 14 January 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be full; authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tho signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on an; matters affecting, or of interest to, women. .Mr and Mrs George MacdonaM (Lowry Hills) are visiting Mr Jt. M. and Mis 9 Macdonald (Bealey avenue). They return to North Canterbury on Sunday. Misses Lucy and Blanche Sanders (Worcester street 'West) arc the guests of Mrs George Gerard (Snowdon). Mrs R. G. Petre, -who is visiting her daughter, Miss Betty Petre (Arthur's Pass), is returniug to Christchurch tomorrow. Mrs Sinclair Murchison (Rossall street), who has been visiting Mrs Tan Murchison (Lake Coleridge), has returned to Christchurch. Miss Margaret Scott (Clifton) is visiting Mrs George Gerard (Snowdon). Mr and Mrs Boss Lascelles (Papanui road) are returning to-day from a holiday visit to Kawau. Miss M. E. Eoi, Miss F. A. Jordan, and Mr E. A, Jordan (Oxford) are spending a holiday at Garthowen, Akaroa. Mr C. 11. Miller and Miss G. Miller (Ashburton) are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs W. McFarlanc ("Glasneviu," Ambcrley). Mr Still (Hornby), Miss Woods (Christchurch), Mrs M. Breeze and two children, Miss Breeze (Ashburton), Mrs Kingsbury and two children ,(Culverden), Mrs Buchanan (Christchurch), Miss McNee (Christchurch), Mr L. Hill (Dunedin), Miss M. Dalzell (Softon), Mr and Mrs J. Itessey (Masterton), and Miss Horrcll (Christchurch) are among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe, New Brighton. • Miss Patricia Kelly is visitii.g her mother, Mrs M. J. Kelly (Guinness street, Greymouth). Miss Grace Fountaine (Timaru), who has been visiting Mr and Mrs J. "Belgrovc," Doylcston, left on 'Wednesday for Lyncihurst. Mr and Mrs J. A. Flesher, Miss Beryl Flesher, and Mr H. Flesher have returned to Christelmrch from a three weeks' tour of Southland. Mr and Mrs A. James (Dunedin), Mrs I. Itaynes (Buenos Ayrcs), Mrs Lvrlall (England), and Miss Hughitt (New York), are among the guests at Warner's Hotel. Mrs A. M. Reid (Dunedin), Miss S. Smith (Scotland), Mrs G. Gabites, and Miss Gabites (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs M. Dent (London), are among the recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel. A meeting of the Home Economics Association is to be held early next month to discuss what part members should take in the United Women's reception,- to the Duchess of York. Mrs Corbett-Scott, of Auckland, has received word from her sister, Mrs Gerald E. A. Clarke, wife of Gerald E. A Clarke, late treasurer to the Sultan of Zanzibar, that she and her husband are coming to live in New Zealand, and will arrive shortly. Mrs Clarke published a book of poems about six months ago, entitled "The Three Mothers and Other Verses," of which there were very favourable reviews from the Johannesburg and other papers in Africa. Mrs Gerald E. A. Clarke is a daughter of the late Robert Telfer Corbett, M.D., F.F.P.S.G., and L.P., of Glasgow, Scotland, and a cousin of Lord K'owallan. New season goods at ''Minerva" Salon include a wide range of exclusive models in dainty Summer Frocks and charming evening gowns—out sizes a specialty. Call or ring phone 3480 aiid discuss our Christmas frock with us. Cashel street (over Jones McCrostie). --F4B/U Select Footwear For Festive Occasions Just arrived, smart lines for evening wear in coloured Tinsel Brocades, also in Silver. Gold, and Black Satins. Inspection invited. H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. -P7091. Many women like the extra help of Verbena Soap in the washing machine. They dissolve it first into the machine. They get more than just soap suds. They get .suds that ensure quick dirt loosening value. Try Verbena in your washing-machine. You'll be surprised and delighted with the results. "

HOT WATER HEATING

NEW. EASY SCALE OF-CHARGES.

lit order to meet the growing demand for twenty-four hour water-heat-ing, the M.E.D. has adopted a new scale of easy rates, which will bring the benefits of the electric heater within the reach of every family. At a cost of from £5 to £lO per annum, all the hot water required for household purposes can be secured. I his includes water for the morning bath, and for all domestic purposes. It means no fires to light, no coal to burn, not even a match to strike, lou simply switch on the electric heater, and gallons of steaming hot water await vou. It is confidently anticipated that when the'blessings of electric heaters are known..there will be hardly a' house in Christchuroh withour j one. There are several reliable electric heaters at the Municipal Electricitv. Department's Showroom, corner: Manchester and Armagh streets, and in the show-robins of other electrical contractors. All are very rensonnb ein nrice. and the savin? they effect in I fuel expense verv quickly pays for tliei; initial cost. " WOMEN'S CLOTHING. SILKWORM DOES WORK OF TWO SHEEP. (BT CABLS-rRSSS ASSOCIATION - — COPYRIGHT.) | (AUSTRALIAN AND X.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) I LONDON. January 12. I A speaker at a meeting of the Bradford Textile Society, complaining that : the textile industry was heavily hit I by women's skimpy clothing, pointed j out that it used to take two sheep to clothe a woman; now a silkworm could do it. Another curiosity of the spring fashion was the vogn<* of calf-skin coats and sports suits. These were usually of the natural colour, so it was pardonable if short-sighted people mistook women-golfers in bonne garments for Jersey cows straying on the links.

OBITUARY. I MRSOJ. GILLANDERS. Mrs James Gillanders, whose death took place on Saturday, was a daughter of the lato Mr and Mrs James "Willis, who arrived at Lyttelton by the William Hyde. Born in Christchurch and educated at the local Normal School, she entered the service of the North Canterbury Education Board, and for twelve years at Mount Grey Downs and twenty years at Methven, she rendered conspicuous service in the cause of education. Her retirement was much regretted, and she was the recipient of many tokens of goodwill indicating the Jiiyh esteem in which she was held. The funeral took place on Monday, leaving her late residence, 133 Hill's road. "tot. Albans, for the Bromley cemeterv, where the ceremony was conducted bv the liev. C. E. Ward. Mrs Gillanders is survived by her husband, Mr James Gillanders, and tivo <=isters: Mrs 11. Meredith, Miss M. Willis." Mrs A. U. llassall, Mrs .1. Ramsav, and Mrs G. W. Truman, all residing in St. Albans. Wreaths were sent hy: No. 15 Masonic Lodge, members of Shirley Lodge, Your Companion in Zealandia Croix Chapter, Mr and Mrs Arehey, Mr and Mrs A. T). Hassall and family, Mrs .lames Willis and familv. Mr T!. W. Eastwood, Mr and' Mrs Clive, Mrs L. Meredith and familv. Mr and Mrs J. W. Beanland, Mr D M. Park, fbe Old Boys of Methven. Mr and Mrs A. M. Meredith, Mr and Mrs O. W. Truman and family. Mr A. S. Nidiolls. Mrs Sunderland and family, Helen Greenslado, and Joan Grainger. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. At their v home, "Dalkeith," Hoon Hay road, on Monday evening, Mr and Mrs W. H. Weir entertained a few friends at a delightful party given in honour of the coming-of-age of their elder daughter, Beta. Tho receptionroom and hall were gaily decorated with streamers and bowls of beautiful flowers. Mrs Weir wore a becoming /rock of desert-brown crepe de chine with Oriental trimmings. Miss Beta Weir wore a pretty frock of green crepe de chine with panel and sleeves of lace. Miss M. Watson presented tho cuest of honour with a beautiful bouquet, the gift of Mrs .1. Christian. Musical items were contributed by the Misses T. and M. Watson (pianoforte duet), Miss K. Turnpenny (pianoforte solo), Mr C. H. Watson and Mr D. Watson (songs), and the Misses R. and U. Weir (vocal duct). Dancing, for which music was kindly supplied bv Mr K Symmonds, games, gramophone selections, and competitions were greatly enjoyed, the winners of the competitions being Miss M, Woodficld and Mr C. 11. Watson. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss T. Watson and .Mr W Johns, and musical arms by Miss E. Turnpenny. A dainty supper was served, tho two-tier birthday cake, lit with 21 candies, being cut by Mrs J. Gilmour. A gold key was presented , to the guest of honour by Mr Gilmour, who also proposed her health, Mr G. Hole proposing that of the host and hostess. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr D. Watson. Those present included:—Mr and Mrs I J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs J. F. Watson, Mr and Mrs C. 11. Watson, Mr D. I\. Watson, Mrs and Miss Grabau, Mrs Hole, senr., Mr and Mrs G. Hole, Misses E. Watson, T. and M. Watson, D. Petrie. B. Hutchison, I. McHarg, jr. Woodfield, M. Tyson, E. and E. Hann, T. and E. Turnpenny, P. Black, Messrs B. Wood, D. Watson. D. Hoskin, G. Petrib, F. Bowes, J. and I. Foster, E. Svmmonds, H. Woodfield, W. Johns, R Michael, R. Cox, A. Hann, V. Watson, and Masters H. Weir, and E. and E. Watson.