WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19138, 22 October 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

TUe Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication tn tho "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items abonld be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tbe signatures of botb parties. Correspondence is Invited on an? matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Miss Barbara Gould (Fendalton), who has been playing in the golf tournament at Heretatiuga, is now the guest of Mrs Barton, Featherston.

■ The Mif-ses G. anrl E. Wilson (Gore) are visiting Chri&tehurch, and are staying with Mrs D. McFarlane, Knowles street.

Mrs Ken Brake and daughter Sumner) are visiting Mrs t. Brake (Tai Tapu). . Mrs T. Moififc Hampton. has returned to Ashburton from Cliristchureh.

Mrs .F. "\V. Broughton leaves to-day for a visit to friends in, Invcrcargill. Miss Violet Twentyman (Papanui) has returned from Geraldine.

Miss . Dorothy Anderson (Armagh street west) lias returned from a week's visit to Heretaunga. Miss B. Wilson (Kotorua) is arriving in Christchureh to-day to visit her sister, Mrs J. R. Evans, Chester street.

Miss Betty Cottcrill (Cashmere Hills), who has been spending several weeks at Auckland, Palmerston North, and Heretaunga, has returned to Christchureh.

Miss Kathleen Bristed is spending a. week with Mrs Guy Williams, Marton.

Mrs Bowman (Cooper's Creek) and her daughter, Mrs Piner (Dunedin), have left for a holiday visit to Auckland, where they will be the guests of Mrs G. Body. Miss Edna White-Parsons (Lyttelton), who has heen attending tho various golf tournaments in the' North Island, has returned homo. Mrs H. Waldron and Miss Walclron (Avonside) leave to-day for the south, where they will be the guests of Mrs A. Christmas, "Lindisfarne," North street, Timaru.

Mr-and Mrs A. T. Markman, Mrs Logan, MissDring, and Miss Wayne (Wellington).,'.'.ahcl .Mr and Mrs J. C. SomervUlo- • (Dunedin) . are staying at Warner's Hotel.

The engagement is announced of Kenneth, only son of Mr and Mrs Roderick McKeiizie, of Tauranga, to Eileen, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs H. W. Piper, of Rugby street and Duvauchelle.

The engagement is announced of Gladys Wilhelmina, elder daughter .of Mr and Mrs C. Sparks, Halswell, and Edgar Prescott, second son of Mr and Mrs R. King, "Glendalough," Waipara, North Canterbury. Miss R. Gilmour, of the staff of. the East .Christclvurch School, has decided to retire from the teaching. profession, and at yesterday's meeting of the Canter burv'Education Board it was decided to send her a letter of appreciation in recognition , of her long service., The following are among the guests at the Federal Hotel:—Mr D. B. Willy (Melbourne). Mr Jas.'K. Kay (Timaru), Mrs and Miss W. A. Mundell (Parnassus), Mr and Mrs D. D.. McFarlane (Waiotapii), and Mr C. Hensley edin). ■-;'. RECOVER QUICKLY AFTER 'FLU. For a quick recovery after 'flu, or if you are suffering from nerves, take •Malted Hypophosphites. It's malt and iron j'ou need,, and this grand reconstructive tonic contains them both m generous quantities. Malted Hypophosphites is obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. —6 EASY TO REMOVE DIRT. Just soap arid water! What a simple, easy way to remove dirt. But, of course, it all depends on the quality of the soap. Verbena is by far th e best soap for saving work and making things cleaner. It's first grade—it's pure—it's easy on the hands. Next time try' Verbena, and a pleasant surprise is assured you. —6. THE COLD MEAT SEASON. Now that the cold meat season has set in, added zest is given with Military Pickles. The Military Pickle is the condiment, supreme. A skilful blending of Oriental fruits and specially grown vegetables, delicately spiced, it has an appetising tantalising flavour that puts an edge on appetite. All grocers sell the Military Pickle. —1 Take care of the children's feet. We stock true form shoes in all styles, also a large variety of the well-known "Keltie" brand in half sizes which cannot bo surpassed for style and wear. Try H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. P7214 Spring Frocks designed and fitted to individual style by Miss Kathleen Fuller (late John Court, Auckland), "Minerva Salon," Cashel strcot (over Jones, McCrostie), 'phone 3485; Specialists in Slenderizing Apparel foi stout women. . —6 When buying presents or about to travel, try "Neweys" quality House, 679 Colombo street, .Ohristclmrch. Large stocks of-Travel Goods; Latest in Ladies' Handbagß, Novelties of all kinds. A visit is always appreciated. Attention and CiTility is our motto. . N7194 PRESENTS. Reliable Leather Goods, Ladies' Bags, and Cases. L. H. Drayton, 124 Armagh street. • —6

The funeral of the late Mrs Ethel Alington (Pearl) McCoy, wife of Mr AV. McCoy, Beckenham, was held yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Canon Mutter conducting the last rites at Bromley Cemetery. The chief mourners were Messrs W. McCoy, W. H. Turner, and P. A. Turner. Many members of the R.S.A. and the Mayor attended.

In appreciation of their services, Misses E. M. Herriott and F. Murray were entertained at afternoon tea at Canterbury College yesterday bv the advanced and honours Botany students, on behalf of whom Mr H. Gourlav made them small presentations.

To mark the opening of their season, which will be formaHv celebrated in the afternoon, the members of the Christchurch Sailing Club are to-night holding a dance in the Community Hall at Kedcliffs.

A sale of home-made cakes, sweets, bread, pastry, and country produce will be held this morning in the Grand .Theatre vestibule, in aid of the Lewisham Sisters' Rest House. Mesdames A. Bunz, C,. M. Barnett, J. H. Stringer, and J. S. Neville will be fn charge. r . o{ . f . he , m;, »y gaieties arranged for Cup Week, none is exciting as much interest as the Coster Ball, a novel entertainment, which is to be held in the Caledonian Hall on Monday November <th. Any costume, except conventional evening, will be permissible, nnd for supper, the guests will have choice.of fish and chips, eggs and bacon, saveloys, and similar homelv comestibles.

On Thursday evening Miss Beryl Rose was .hostess at a pleasant little party given in honour of Miss Winnie t.reig, whose marriage takes place shortly. The guest of honour received many, dainty gifts, which were opened with great interest. Prizes for bridge were won by Mrs J. Pottinger and Miss Sylvia Goss. The guests included:—Mrs L. Gee, Mrs J. Pottinger, Misses Gertrude and Maisie Grcig, Nancy Orchard, May and Rita Hall, Mavis Saunders, Sylvia Goss, and Doris Robinson. . -..

On Tuesday evening an enjoyable time.was. spent at the home of Mr and Mrs Lucas, Hillsborough, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their • eldtest daughter, Eva. The evening was spent in games, singing, and dancing, and a sword dance by little Jean Smith was much enjoyed. Musical items were contributed by Messrs W. Rautiton and R. Brundcl. Amongst those present were: —Mr and. Mrs Lucas, Mr and Mrs Nankivell, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Bauntou/Mr and Mrs Combridge, Misses D. Beattie AV. and D. Baunton, R. Heron, M.' Clempson, G., N., and 0. Nankivell, B. AVilson, Philpot, J. Smith, G. Rhoda, 1. Fawcett, S., E , and M. Lucas, Messrs HI. Lucas, E. Comfort, H. Banfield, R. Hall, T. McGibbon, F Revely, R. Brundel, AV. Baunton, V., L., and G. Nankivell. In the AVellingfon Provincial Golf Championship tournament, Mrs M. tt. Godby the well-known Shirley player, who is also the champion of the Harewood Club, reached the. senu-hnal, where.she was beaten by Miss Gambrill, who proved the winner of the championship. Describing Mrs Godby. s play the "Dominion," under =the heading '"Brilliant Putting AVins, ' says:— "Brillant work-on the greens gave Mrs Godbv the honour in her game with Miss'Kav. In her long game, the play of Miss Kay was all that could be desired, faulty putting being responsible, for her defeat. Throughout the first round Mrs Godby never missed a holeable putt, and she, herself, declared she had excelled herself at putting and had never made a better. showing on the greens before. Mrs Godby had a keen tussle with Mrs Shailer Weston in her afternoon round. She was playing as effectively on the greens as she was in the morning,'and going to the eighteenth the game was.square. Mrs "Godbv sank a, good putt at the last hole 'and won the match 1 up.

TENNIS DANCE. To celebrate the opening of the. season, the Spreydon Lawn Tennis Club held a delightful dance in the Coronation Hall, Spreydon. The committee, consisting of Mesdames Moore, Nolan, and Dickie, Misses Dunkley, Searing. Graham, A. Bowcs, V. Bowes, Messrs It. T. Cowpcr and A. R. Merrett had worked very hard to make the evening the success it was. The hall was prettily decorated with greenery, flowers, and balloons. Spirited" music was supplied by Miss, Dorothy Moore's Orchestra Mr H. Merrett made an efficient M.C. .; • Amongst the dancers present were: Mr and Mrs A. D. Moore, Mr and Mrs E. F. Huium, Mr and Mrs Dickie, Mrs Nolan, Misses Phyllis Dunkley, Gladys Searing, Alma- Bowes, Vera Bowes, Millie Graham, Thelma Merrett, Clare. Bowden, Margaret Lyons, Chris. McKenzie, Ngaire Ashworth, Joyce Hulbert, Jean' Menzies, Vilma Woodward,' Betty Oossar, Hazel Street. Gladys Sscott, Rita Thomas, Joan/AVicks, .Kathleen Rogers, Elsie Collister, Thelma Lowe, Murielle Patterson, Dorothy AA : right,-Mavis Green, Jean Pierson, Linda Bloor; Lynda Powe, Winnie Dav- ! ies,. May Wright, Dori3 : Mullins, Emily j Irving, Irene Kingdon, Jessie Suttie, Ngaio Dean, T. Glover, G. Canpinter, M. Kerr, Lorna Aitchison, Alwyn Gilmore, Frances Mathieson, Vina Jack, F. Bethke, Jean Smith,, Hillrae Reynolds, Lena Messervey, G. Dixon,: C. Sunckell, E. Sunckell, Irene Quill, L. Stanton, Myra Lavery, E. Stanton, J. Quill, and —. Truscutt, Messrs H. Merrett, .A. Merrett, L. Truscott, J. Swan, D. Merrett, D. Thornton, AV.' Merrett, P. Cocks, I. Merrett, R. Voss, B. Freear, N. Lowe, N. Elmes, H. Moore, F. Smith, G. Street, R. Moore. I. Street, F. Eden, F. Lester, A. Gilkison, B. Weston, J. Freear, H. Howard, • N. Hooker, G. Marshall, J. Fraser, R. Gardiner, I. McKenzie, 'I. Foster, L. Moorhouse, F. Bowes, J. Glover, W. Muir, D. Menzies. Wilkins, Tavlor, Maloney, D. McGrath, Quill, Sv.kes, and many others. . ■ ■

SOOTHING AND REFRESHING. It is not always possible to avoid unduly exposing your delicate .skin to the scorching sun and hot winds. It is, however, possible to avoid the discomforting' results of sun and wind burn by timely application of the right cream or lotion. We have in stock a large variety of soothing, refreshing, and protective : preparations specially compounded for this purpose. D. Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. —6

TDIAKU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss V. Waterreus (Waimate) is visiting Timaru. Miss M. Ford returned to Auckland yesterday. Mrs G. Bullock (Wellington) is visiting Timaru. Mrs A. Oborn (Elizabeth street) left ve6terdav on a visit to Christchurch. The Misses Murdoch (Latter-street) have returned.from. Wellington. Mrs E. G. Kerr (Sealey street) has returned from Wellington. , Miss A. Bussell has returned to Fairlie Mr and Mrs I. Cunningham (Highfield) have returned from a visit to Mrs T. F. Bussell (Fairlie). Mrs Goldie has returned to Totara Valley. . Mrs C. H. Tripp and the Misses Tripp (AVai-iti road) have returned* from Christchurch. Miss N. Fenwick, who was the guest of Mrs Cossins (AVai-iti road), returned to Dunedin yesterday. Mrs H. H. Fraser (Wai-iti road) left vesterdav on a visit to Christchurch. " Mrs J. Hay left yesterday to spend the week-end with Mrs Edgar Jones ("Otiritiri"). Mr and Mrs Pearse (Auckland) arrived at the Hydro Grand Hotel yesterday. Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include Mr AV. Andrews. (Christchurch), Mr J. Larnett (Christchurch), Mr A. do Beer (Dunedin), Mr E. J. Hislop (Auckland), Mr 0. AV. Owles (Dunedin), Mr J. M. Bpwden (Ashbunton), Mr E. Harrison (Ashburton), and Mr E. A. Kirk (Wellington). GIRLS' SPORTS DAY COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Christchurch Girls' Sports' Day Committee was held in the Y.AV.C.A. on Thursday. There were present representatives from Suckling Bros., Petone, Crown Clothing Co., Avonside Girls' Club, Spreydbn Girls' Bible Class, Graham, Wilson, and Smellie, Linwood Girl* Guides, .. Strange and Co., Coulls, Somerville, and AVilkie, Lane, Walker, and'Rudkin's, D.1.C., School for the Deaf, Armstrong's, Girl Citizens/ Wilkinson and Andrew, Bunting's, Hutchison • and Co., Aulsebrook's,; and Opawa Bible Class.. It was reported that a cup had been bought as an inter-house trophy, and will be displayed in the window of the Sports Depot, together with the Rotary Club Challenge Cup, next week. • The programmes nad been. printed and were ready for distribution. ' Owing to the number of the events ' competitors were asked \to be punctual, and to attend a rehearsal on the previous Thursday, when their positions on the grounds would be given them. The. actual arrangements of the courses had been undertaken by the N.Z.A.A.A., and Mr Thomas and several other members had kindly agreed to act as officials, on the day. Further activities in connexion witli the sports teams were suggested, and a banquet on - November 14th was agreed upon as a preliminary reunion. The practice in Latimer in Sydenham Park had been so much enjoyed by large groups of girls that they wish'to continue similar outdoor I amusements, and suggestions for rowing clubs audi swimming, clubs were received with approval. The Y.AY.C.A. j invited any who cared to join, the" ! Association to form clubs to meet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Miss Gould presided at ..the meeting. [ VALEDICTORY. I.j'-V'On Wednesday evening the members |. of" the Christchurch Ladies' Amateur I Swimming Club held a social: evening : at Mrs AV. Brown's home in RiccarI ton. A variety of competitions caused I much fun, and the winners proved to be: —'•'Advertisements," Miss H. | Brown; ''Lady's Name," Miss D. i Feaver; "Weary Ploughman," Mr G. Shadbolt; "Do You Remember?" Miss M. E. Smith; "Telegrams," Misses D. Feaver and! M. Pawsey. '■'/ The'club captain, Mrs W. Brown, on behalf of the members, presented a silver entree dish - to Miss Ruby McGrath, who is to be married shortly. A member of.the club for ten years and vice-«aptain , for five years, Miss McGrath is held in high esteem. She was the recipient also of many per-, sonal gifts from her club-mates. A presentation' was made to Miss C. J. Couzins, a member of the club for seventeen years and honorary treasurer for seven years.- Miss Couzins, owing to sickness in her home, has been reluctantly compelled! to /give up her official position, and the members presented her -with a wristlet watch as a small token of esr teem and appreciation of her,past services. . The members accorded their club-mates. musical honours. "■■' Those present- included: —Mesdames F. Feaver, W Brown, D. Henry, D. Chappell, H. Brown, W. Chapman, N. O'Connell, N. : Laver, Misses T. Morrissey, G. Kirkness, K. Tipping, R. McGrath, C. J. Couzins, E. Terris, H. Brown, M. E. Smith, I. Brown, ,D..j Feaver, L. Butler, M. Pawsey, V. Bashford, L. Samms, D. Brown, Messrs W. Brown, G. Shadbolt, and H. Brown. W.C.T.U. ; A well-attended meeting of the Riccarton branch of the W.C.T.TJ. was held on Thursday afternoon. Keen disappointment was expressed at 'the inabinty : to form a Y Union in Riccarton. Correspondence was read relating to a whom the Union had assisted, and members were pleased to know that the prisoner, now resident in England, was making good. Mrs Field wrote expressing regret at being unable to take the devotional exercises for the Union. Being cradle roll day, Nurse Allen, of the Christchurch Plunket Society, addressed the meeting and gave an interesting talk to the young mothers present on the care and feeding' of'babies. Afternoon tea was dispensed and a collection taken up for the work among the Maoris. One new member was elected.

PRIZE-WINNING CAKES, ETC. ' -. • ♦ A SURE ROAD TO SUCCESS. JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. When the Judge cuts the cake ha doesn't merely examine the mixing—he smells it. It's the delicious smell .and equally delicious flavour which make cakes flavoured with "Cathedral Brand" Essence prize-winners every time. Make prize-winning cakes; delectable cakes; cakes that will win the approbation of your friends and your family, by using only "Cathedral Brand" Essence. Many thousands of New Zealand housewives use "Cathedral - Brand" Essence —they know the magic of its drops; how it puts such .delectable flavours ' into' puddings, sauces, custards, cakes, • etc.—and : they swear they'll use no other. If you are not already a user of "Cathedral Brand" Essence; just try it next time.you run out of Essence—you'll find it go so much further than other brands, and is unsurpassed' for' flavour. You can buy it in big 2}bz economy bottles, at any grocer and store, but te-sure and ask fox 'KJatbedral Brand.'* —2

ST. ANDREW'S SPORTS. The students of St. Andrew's College are very fortunate in the possession of fine playing fields, bordered with flower-, ifag shrubs, that flourish luxuriantly.on the "banks of a gently flowing stream. But even the stately trees that form, a dignified back-ground for ,tho College buildings, and add to the picturesqueuess of the scene were insufficient to shelter the grounds from the piercing wind that prevailed yesterday, when the. iwiuiwl- sports were held.' ■■■-. <'■. •■■ Neve, theless,. proud'parents and-inter-ested friends attended in goodly numbers and enjoyed the day's programme. All the visitors wire entertained at tea in the gymnasium, and at the "inclusion of the sports, the prizes were presented by Mrs Erwin. Amongst those present were:. Dr. aud : Mrs B. Erwin,.Mr and Mrs A. S. Anderson, Mr and Mrs William Goss, Mr and Mrs C. L. McCrostie, Mr and Mi's Chas. Ogilvie, the and Mrs Bower Black, the Eev. and Mrs W. R.'Hutchison, Mr and Mrs H. T. Little, Mr and Mrs A. 0. Wilkinson, Mr Peter Graham, Mr and Mrs'M. Thomson, Mr and Mrs C. T. Aschman, Mrs J. Hight, Mr and Mrs W. Machin, Mrs M. A. Anderson, Mr and Mrs R. W. Brown, Dr.; P. J. Borrie and Miss Borrie, Mrs James Barnett, Dr. and jfrs A. B. Pearson, Mrs M.'.C. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs L. R. Corsbie, Mr and Mrs H. R. Hamilton, Miss C. Lowe, Mr and Mrs Geo. Gardner, Mr and Mrs Giddingr Mr and Mrs W. M. Hamilton, Mrs Alexander Gray (Welling 1 on), Mr and Mrs Davis Hunt, Mr Peter Hercu 1 , Miss Kincaid, the Rev. and Mrs NV L. D. Webster, Mr and Mrs J.W. McCrostie, Mr and Mrs Hugh Ensor, Mr and Mrs Bi.E.-H. Whit -be, Mr and Mrs M. McLeod, Mr and Mrs J. E. Purchase, ; Mr and Mrs J. J. Dougall, Mrs Treleaveh, Mrs Alan Nicbolls, Mr and Mrs John Penny, Mrs H.. A. Nutt, Mr and Mrs Frank Coop, Mr and Mrs Worsley, Mr and Mrs C. Crozier, Mr and Mrs JJ B. Mawson, Mra L. Cordery, Mrs J. W. Stevenson, Mrs J; R. Sinclair, Dr. and Mrs A. 8.. Lindsay, Mr R. Twyneha'm, Mr and Mrs George Marsh, Mr and Mrs Robert Wallace, Mr and Mrs W. P. Walker,' Mr E. W. Lor'head, Mr and Mrs L. W. Stewart, Mrs A. Cowie, Mr H. M. CWson, Mrs Shattock, Mr and Mrs P. D. Adams, Miss Tocher, Mr and Mrs T. Scott-John-stone, Mr and Mrs Leonard Ballantyne (Dannevirke), Professor and Mrs C. E. Weatherburn, Mr W. A. C. Mac Donald, Mrs T. MacDoriald, Mrs W. T. Esspn, Mrs A. L. Cropp, Miss E. Burnet, Mrs Robert Jay, Mr and Mrs W. J.- MacMillan, Mr D. C. Wilson, Mr J. Ensor, Mr and Mrs J. W. Thompson, Mr'and Mrs P. Kennedy, Mrs L. A. Stringer, Mrs J. H. Smith, Mr and Mrs" P.. P. Os-mond-Smith, Mr and Mrs J. W. Henry, Mr and Mrs William Watson, Mrs David Bates, Mr and Mrs W. Goss, Jun., Mr and Mrs J. W. Bayley, Mr and Mrs A. J. Blakely, Mrs W. J. Pawsey, Miss S. Goss, Miss M. Burnett, Mr and Mrs James Walker, Mr and Mrs T. A. .Walker, Mrs P. W. Scott, Mr Parquh'ar Young, Mr an' 1 Mrs Brooks, Mrs h. Ha - field, Mr and "Irs Geo.. Gibbs, Mr G. S. McCrostie, Mr K. R. Wallace. Mrs W. Bottrell, Mr and Mrs J. A. Anderson, Mr and Mrs C. W. Tanner, Mr' and Mrs John "" 'icDougall, Dr. and Mrs T. A. MaeGibbon.