WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18905, 21 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 fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mr Justice Herdmau, with Mrs Herdman and Miss Herdmau, has been visiting Tauranga, where the party enjoyed some excellent sport on the deep-sea fishing grounds. They left Auckland on Monday for Kotorua. Mrs Westmacott, who has been staying at Warwick House, left last night foi - the north. Mr and Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp are arriving in Christchurch to-day and will be at AVarwick House for a few days. Miss Bicknell, Director, Division of Nursing, who spent yesterday in Christchurch, returned to Wellington last night. Sir James and Lady Gunson, of Auckland, leave Wellington hy the Port Melbourne to-morrow on a world tour. They will be accompanied by their son and daughter and Lady Gunson's niece, Miss M. Wilson. Mr and Mrs D. E. Wood and Miss M. Wood have returned from a motor trip to Nelson. Miss Westmacott (Timaru) is staying at Warwick House. Mrs H. S. Manning, St. Andrew's square, has returned after an extended motor tour in the North Island. Mr and Mrs H. Hanmer (Albury) are at present at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs G. D. Greenwood (Teviotdale) left for Wellington last night. Mr and Mrs.Leslie Higgott, of Sinclair street, New Brighton, have returned from a visit to Auckland and the north. Miss Nell Buddo, who has been spending a few weeks in Heretaunga, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Gerald Westenra, of Garden road, has returned from a short holiday in Wellington. Miss Greta Clarkeon, who has been the guest of Mrs Story, "Venlaw," Southland, has returned to town. Miss Phyllis Clarkson is visiting Miss Le Lievre, Akaroa. Mrs M. T. Healey" (Rakaia) has left on a trip to Gore and Queenstown. Mrs J. C. Holmes desires to acknowledge on behalf of the Children's Fresh Air Fund a contribution of £1 16s 4d from the Beckenham School, and £1 2s from the collecting box at the Royal Hotel. ; The Wellington "Evening Post" announces the engagement of Islay, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. G. Duncan, of Kelburn, to Lester, son of Mr and Mrs G. F. Durey, of Harewood, Christchurch. Dr and Mrs Douglas Anderson have returned from a holiday spent camping in South Canterbury. Mr and Mrs -Maurice Fell, who have been the guests of Mrs H. ActonAdams, «"Tipapa,". have returned to town, and are staying with Mrs George Merton until they leave for their newhome in Wanganui early next week. Mrs J. P. Maddren, a member of the United, Croquet Club, Has gone north to compete in the Dominion tournament at Palmerslon North.

Miss Ida Cox, who has been staying with I>r. and Mrs Leslie Will, Christchurch, has returned to Hokitika. Mrs Seth Whale, accompanied by her son, Mr Russell Whale, left last night for Wellington en route for Sydney and Melbourne on an extended holiday. Mr and -Mrs E. N. Johnson (Ashburton) leave to-day for Auckland, where the former will attend the annual conference of New Zealand Health Inspectors. They will be away for about three weeks. Miss E. Dick (Wellington), Mrs A. B. Dyar (Honolulu), Mr and. Mrs J. W. Nolan (Gisborne), ■ Mr and Mrs Lillicrap and Master Lillicrap (Invercargill). Mrs Curtis (Dunedin), and Misses Ainscombe (Dunedin) are at the Clarendon Hotel. ' Among the recent arrivals at' the United Service Hotel are Mr and Mrs Auyon (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. V. Barckart (Auckland), Dr. and Mrs McEvedy (Wellington), and Misses Mary and Patricia McEvedy (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs T. Madden (Wellington). . Mrs D. J. Hawkens (Windy Hills), Mr and Mrs Davies (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs V. le Cren (Tekapo) are among the guests at Warner's Hotel. At her home in Garden road last night, Mrs ,J.' D. Millton gave a delightful dance in honour of her niece, Miss lerne Cracroft Wilson, of Raetihi, who is at present her guest. Those who enjoyed Mrs Millton'b hospitality were Mr and Airs Eric Millton, Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill. Mr and Mrs John Moore, Misses Margaret Stevenson, Kathleen Helmore, Betty Cotterill, Marion Macfarlane (Auckland), Betty and Molly Black, Fay and Nancy Gibeon, Halmai Loughnan, Elizabeth Harris, Kathleen Cracroft Wilson, Gwen Jellett, Isobel Turrell, Kathleen Irving, Joan Cooper, Ruth . Wynn Williams, Phyllis Boucher, Geraldine Anderson, Joyce Gibson, Messrs D. Cotterill, Heathcote Helmore, Ken Stevenson, Lionel Cooke R. Cracroft Wilson, T. Gibson, A. B. Loughnan, B. Beckett, Wyn Cowlishaw, Arthur Bower, S. Lester, P. Boyle, Savill (2), L. Black, Miller S. Gibson, Anderson, T. Harrison, and' do Crespigny. ."Really, I couldn't keep house without it," was the remark passed by a Christchurch lady the other day. "What is that?" queried her friend. "Why, Verbena Soap, of course," was the qtijck reply. "It is such a boon to me, especially on wash-days, for it is so gentle on the clothes, even the mo6t delicate garments can be washed with safety." ' —6 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., 100 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. -P7091. . New season - goods at "Minerva'' Salon include a wide range of exclusive models in dainty Summer Frocks and I charming evening gowns —out sizes a i specialty. Call or ring 'phone 31SJ ' and discuss your new frock with us'. Cashel street (over Jones, Mc-Crostie). FIB7O

Mr and Mrs Gratama (Holland) are staying at tlm Royal Hotel. 3lr and Mrs E. W".. Ryde are spending a month in Timaru. Mr and Mrs Tristram Willcox, accompanied by their two children, are spending a fortnight's holiday at llakaia Huts. Among thoso who have been enjoying the holidays at Peel Forest are:— Mr and Mrs \V. Thomas ("Tho Rcctory," Timaru), Dr. and Mrs J. C. Bradshaw (Christchurch), Mrs Walton (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Irwin (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Gordon Stoddart (Lincoln), Mr and Mrs Ernest Bradshaw (Wellington), Mrs Norris (Cashmere), and Mrs Mathias (Christchurch), Misses Madge Irwin, Dora Joughin (Christchurch), M. Kerr (Timaru). Girlie and Lassie Stoddart, Judith Mathias, Eileen and Lois Bradshaw, Mary Norris, Dorothy Walton, L. Irwin, Messrs Nip! ;mJ Wilton Irwin. M. Raymond (Timaru), Arthur Bradshaw, Alan Gillies, Peter Norris, John McMillan, Jack Walton, and T. C. Bradshaw. LATE LADY TRUBY KING. TRIBUTE TO HER SERVICE. The loss which Wellington and the Dominion have suffered tlirougli the death of Lady Truby King was mentioned by Sir James Allen at tho Wellington Kotary Club, when he paid tribute to the valuable work she had accomplished during her life in New Zealand. Both she and Sir Truby King had been in Dunedin many years ago, and had co-operated in much splendid work on behalf ,of child welfare, and the health of women and children generally. Her death was a blow to Sir Truby himself,' and a loss to Wellington and Now Zealand. This reference was made during Sir James's comment upon the principle of service before self, and he coupled the names of Lady Truby King and the late Sir John Boss, of Dunedin," as two New Zealand citizens who had set an example in the observance of thoso principles.