WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19141, 26 October 1927, 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 bo 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 and Mrs J. Oacroft Wilson returned yesterday from a trip to Britain. Mis Arthur Grigg, who came from Longhcaoh to welcome her parents, is at present ' slaying with them at Cai-hmcre. Miss Bromley Cocks returned last evening from a visit to Mrs Bunion at Woodburv.

Mrs Michael Campbell and Miss Campbell have returned from spending the- winter in Hawke's Bay, and are paying a short visit to Mr F. Brittan, Avonside, before returning to their summer home at. Kowai Bush.

Mrs Gunn (Bealey avenue) lias gone to Kaikoura for the jubilee celebrations of the Presbyterian Church there. Mr and Mrs Freddie Craeroft' Wilson returned by the Tahiti from a trip to Europe. They are spending a few days with Mrs T. Y. Wardrop, limes road.

Miss Monica Robinson has returned from visiting Mrs Million, Birch Hill Station.

Mrs Bassett (Avousidc) has returned from Kaikoura, where she was taking part in the Presbytcriau Church jubilee celebrations.

Mrs E. M. Bowbyes returned from England bv the Ruapehu last week, and is staying with Mrs A. B. Anderson, Aikman's road, Merivale. Mrs G. D. Greenwood has returned from Wellington, where she has been attending the races. Dr. and Mrs Strain (Duuedin) are staying at the Royal Hotel. The Rangi-Ruru School sports are definitely postponed until Friday, October 28th.

A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Alexander, sou of the late David and Mrs Addison, of Lanark. Scotland, and Rosamond, elder daughter of Mr C. «!• Peter and the late Mrs Peter, of Anama Estate, Canterbury. Misses L. M. Hunter-Brown and B. W. Rhodes (Nelson) are staying at Warner's Hotel.

Mrs F. M. Dennchy (Greymouth), Mrs J. F. Green, and Mrs MeEac Peacock (Mangere) are staying at the United Service Hotel.

Mr and Mrs T. Mascfield (Akaroa) aro recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel.

Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworthy, who have been visiting Christchurch, returned to Timaru last evening. Mrs Hamilton Sinclair-Thomson (Geraldine) is the guest of Miss Julius, "Cloudesley," Cashmere Hills. Mrs T. E. Maunsell, Misses M. and F. Maginnity, Miss Gibbs, Miss Nellie Gibbs, Miss Ledger, Mrs Jenkins, and Mr J. G. Gibbs (all of Nelson) ■ are staying at the Hotel Federal. Miss Svbil Inglis, whose', wedding takes place to-day, is staying with Mrs W. Diamond. Misses Bfße and Barbara Inglis (Dunedin), who are visiting Christchurch to attend the wedding, are the guests of Mrs A. F. Carey (Papanui road). The workers for St. George's Hospital are organising a street collection for Friday week, November 4th, when the appeal will be for money for the X-ray plant. The total cost of installation will be £1291 7s. A large meeting of supporters is being held in the gardens of College House on Friday afternoon to make arrangements for the collection.

Spring Frocks 'designed and fitted to individual style by Miss Kathleen Fuller (late John Court, Auckland), "Minerva Salon," Cashel street (over Jones, McCrostie), 'phone 3485. Specialists in Slenderizing Apparel foi stout women. ' —6

THE YOUNGER GENERATION. I Older folks may be stickers/but not so with the younger generation. They don't rest until they have found an easier way of doing things. That's why so many of the younger housewives .are using Verbena as their household soap. Verbena saves work, washes cleaner, and does not harm the hands —6 Take care of the children's feet. W© stock true form shoes in all styles, also a large variety of the well-known "Keltie" brand in half sizes which cannot be surpassed for stylo and wear. Try H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. P7214 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

When buying presents or abont to travel, try "Neweys" quality House, 679 Colombo street, Christchurch. Large stocks of Travel Goods, Latest in Ladies' Handbags, Novelties of all kinds. A visit is always appreciated. Attention and Civility is oar motto. N7194

The children of Sunbeam Kindergarten bare issued invitations, on- cards prettily decorated by their own tiny hands, for the sixteenth birthday party of their school.

The management of the Winter Garden announces its usual cabaret dance for Saturday next. As a special attraction, Miss Bessie Macdonald's cabaret dancors will appear, with Miss Muriel Johns as vocalist.

At the nest meeting of the Home Economics Association, to be held in the Y.M.C.A. on Friday evening, Mrs Bishop and her assistants (all ambulance members) will give a practical demonstration of first-aid in minor accidents, which in these clays of motor speeding and motor accidents should prove helpful. Owing to the holiday this week, the monthly meeting of the Mothers' Thought Guild has been postponed until Wednesday nest, November 2nd, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at Ihe Theosophieal Hall, 2G7 Cambridge terrace, and nil interested in child welfare are cordially invited to attend.

In connexion with the work of Trinity Congregational Church, a sale and concert will be held in the schoolroom to-day. Tlic sale will be opened at 2.30 p.m. by the Rev. D. Gardner Miller. Tea for business folk will be served at 6 p.m., and a grand concert with items arranged by Mr Raynor White, F.L.C.M., will commence at 7.45 p.m.

The members of the British and Foreign Bible Society, City Branch, were entertained by their president, Mrs J. A. Fleshcr, North Avon road, Richmond, when the lady collectors handed in their returns, which amounted to £B3 12s 7d, with two more books to be received. Mrs.Flesher referred to the loss of the late organising secretary, Miss Cooper. Mrs Sowden thanked Mrs Fleshcr for the very pleasant gathering. Those present were: Mesdames Sowden (vice-president). Shea Lawlor (■organising secretary), Misses Evans, Heyw.'ird, Preston, Gordon. Parkinson, Gau.liu. McGregor, and Barry (hon. secretary).

SYDENHAM FREE KINDERGARTEN.

A meeting of the Sydenham branch of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association was held on Friday in the St. Saviour's parish hall, Queen street. In the absence of Mrs T. C. Aschman, convener, Mrs Kodda presided. Miss D. Lockwood, director of the kindergarten, said that parents' voluntary contributions for the month had amounted to £2 13s Id, also that the Sydenham children in kindergarten had contributed £2 to the Daffodil Day copper trail. At the end of last term the children had given a short programme at the fair in aid of the school building fund, when the gratifying sum of £GS was raised. Arrangements were completed for holding a children's fancy dress party in the kindergarten" schoolroom on Saturday next, for which about 30 prizes have been given. A piece of china will be the reward of the mother who brings the largest number of her own children in fancy dress. Mr Ralph will act as M.C., and the children will be entertained with a delightful programme kindly arranged by Mrs Lester. As there have been so many, calls, this year, upon the parents of the little ones, the .local committee, under Mesdames Kodda and Lester, will provide afternoon tea, while Mrs McCracken will be in charge of a weightguessing'Christmas, cake, Mesdames Aschman and Adkin will sell sweets, and Mrs H. Thacker and Mrs Suckling will act as judges of the costumes. Much sympathv was expressed with Mr G. Brown in his indisposition. Mr Brown has {wen. for four years, chairman of the .Building Committee, and during his chairmanship upwards of £750 has been raised.

A CHARMING PARTY. Mrs Derisley Wood, who is the fortunate possessor of a picturesque garden, stretching in a long triangle down a sunny slopo of the Cashmere Hills, had garnered many of its fragrant treasures —crimson,. roses, lilac, and carnations—to decorate large reception rooms at her home, "Maungaroa," Macmillan avenue, yesterday afternoon, when she entertained a large number of guests at a "coin party," the proceeds of which will be handed over to the British Sailors' Society to provide sailors' Christmas bags.

Mrs Wood was assisted by her daughter, Mrs Christie, and members of the British Sailors' Society in dispensing delicious tea. Then, inuoh appreciated musical items were contributed by Mrs Graham Jamieson and Miss Cicely Christian, who. sang delightfully, and Miss Bessie Pollard, who played piano solos and vocalists. An "observation" competition was won by Mrs Hugh Hamilton and clever character-readers were in great demand by those who no longer wished to be strangers to themselves. Before the departure of the guests the funds of the good cause were considerably augmented by the sale of home-mado cakes.

Amongst the many present were Mrs Charles Wood, Mrs Walcot Wood, Mrs J. K. Archer, Mrs H. T. J. Thanker, Mrs J. S. Thomson. Mrs S. R. Webb, Mrs H. O. Devenish Meares, Mrs David Matson, . Miss Stoddart, Mrs W. C. Walker and Miss Walker. Mrs George Hanmer, Mrs Andrew Todd (Waipara), Miss Strange, Mrs George Merton, Mrs W. M. Hamilton, Mrs A. E. Flower, Mrs W. E. Whitcombe, Mrs J H Williams Mrs E. G. Hogg, Mrs Hugh Acland Mrs G. C. Z. Harris, Mrs Mrs D. V. Donaldson, Mrs Cecil Charters, Mrs F M Warren Mrs S.L. Partridge, Miss Monica i Hv- MrS F °untain, Mrs Yabs17' Mrs °- C. Davis, Miss Hewitt Mrs W. Watson, Mrs C 8. Thomas Miss Ethel Overton, Mrs Trevor Foster, Mrs Gerald Maling, Mrs C J. Treleaven, Mrs P. B. HagritfcT wiL A - B i *r°- rri V Mrs Har °ld Stud l KVf Mi t w Marjorie Studholme, Mrs Graham Jamieson. Mrs Edward ?F S 4 Y - Winchester, Miss Orford, c£stßr ? ° ,lard < and M « o*s: