WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19156, 12 November 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The lady Editor will be pleased to receiva 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 and Mrs L. B. Beale (Wellington), who have been in Christchurch for Cup Week, leave for the north tonight. Mrs J. H. Grigg (Longbeach) and Mrs John Barker (Four Peaks) have returned from a trip to England. Mrs W. Menzies (Menzies' Bay) is at present a patient in Lewisham Private Hospital. Mrs J B. Norris and Miss Betty Norris (Fendalton) returned this week by the Niagara from a trip to England. Mr and Mrs H. P. Pettitt left last evening for the north, en route for Australia, *jngland, and the Continent, making London their headquarters. Misses Gloria and Caroline Joseph (Rossall street) have left for a holiday* visit to Wellington. Dr. and Mrs P. McEvedy (Wellington), who have been spending Cup Woelc in Christchnrch, are leaving for Wellington to-night. The following are among the recent arrivals at the Federal Hotel:—Mr Nicholas Geaney (Makikihi), Mr W. H. Buckland (Waiau). Mr J. Murgatroyd and son (Balmoral), Mrs F. B. Lloyd and daugher (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs Templer (Greymouth), and Mr and Mrs Ross Brodie and children (Rangitata). The engagement is announced, and the marriage will shortly take place, between Miss Marion Smith, Christchurch and Dr. James E. Sherwood, Sydney. Some of tlie most interesting of tho exhibitions at the Art Gallery have been those consisting of the works of a single artist. Next week a one-man — in this case a one-woman—exhibition will be opened. The artist is Miss Farnie Thomas, who is showing a number of her water-colour paintings of New Zealand and European scenery. There will be a private view on Monday afternoon, and the pictures will be shown daily until November 22nd. Mr and Mrs Grieve (Iniveroargill), Mr and Mrs Kingsbury (Culverden), Mr and Mrs Russell (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Le Cren (South Canterbury), Mr Ogilvie (South Canterbury), Mr and Mrs Hickman (Culverden). i;; ~.:;•; Mrs Baker and child Mr ,'soass (Dunedin)., Mr \u\ ■ ■■;'■ iiw"i--:-nc- ■--•". '-■ ■ ;■'.; -fv;: :■ ■/■•■•■: .";•-..;■•...:, Mi*? f ir;:.r ■rf.Tiv.Tcar- ' '•':;. !•-'>: Bv mirigton z.r<i ';-,<',-.; K-«p- ----: i-.-v ; H-.-::> ; -x,_- :;rtf>n). <tria i>i:; 'JrJ/.s'-., { ■.-(■;-:,..-!„••-;, s .o ; Ui? ong tlifi ; ix •ont arri••■His i-r -V c< :■,-,- J,-'-'.'., v, Cafe. ,;ood hint. ( ■'■'■ '■' ';"yai:.v .'-.-rising the ricli, pi- : v l '-" 1 iii&'i-zri'.-a shut r~n be given to :r'i; nieai,_ iw flavouring it with the ; i; ..'!;•.(:••.• V'w];\:- known so widely as the .■•■• .-;'f-:;.t. :■.:■■-. ner." The Military i-;f!Kit .jtiitiM.;!:. appetite and adds to ; ; our .appreciation of food. All grocers sell it. —2 Race Frocks for Carnival Week are now a feature at "Minerva Salon," Cashel street (over Jones, McCrostie). Specialists in Slenderising Apparel for Stout Women. 'Phone 3485. —6 PARISIAN BEAUTY AIDS. Every now and again a flutter is caused in the social world by the appearance of exquisite new toiletriesgentle clinging face-creams, soft, perfumed powders, and exquisite scents. E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square, have just opened many of these new beauty aidis straight from Paris and Lcadc;, and cordially invite you to c*!J <>M hispect them and note, too, their Iv.v/ prices. — £ HER PRETTIEST CLOTHES. "1 have always longed to become a good dress designer," writes Miss L. G. Harris, Christchurch, "but lack of experience made me afraid to handle a pair of scissors. After a few months' training by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences I am able to design the prettiest clothes I have over worn at one-third the shop prices." Any girl can learn the 'erets of style creation by writing for Free Booklet, "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy," to P.O Bos 26, Te Aro, G, Wellington. —2 SOOTHING AND REFRESHING. It is not always possible to avoid unduly exposing your delicate skin to ■ the scorching sun and hot winds. It j is, however, possible to avoid the discomforting results of sun and wind j burn by timely application of the , right cream or lotion. We have in i stock a large variety of soothing, re- i freshing, and protective preparations i specially compounded for this purpose. D. Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, 279 • High street. 'Phone 2725. —6 VISITORS ] To Town should inspect Ladies' Bags, i Cases, and Travel Goods AT L. H. DRAYTON, 124 Armagh street, near Colombo street, j —D3276 WTien buying presents or about to travel, try "Neweys" quality House, 679 Colombo : street, Christchurch Large stocks of Travel i Goods, Latest in Ladies' Handbags, Novel- ( ties of all kinds. A visit is always appreci- i ated. Attention and Civility is our motto. ' N7194 i

Mrs McQuilkin (Ashburton) is tha guest of Mrs T. Halley, Gloucester street. Mrs M. S. Case (New York) and 3lr and Mrs Walter Raymond (TiI maru) aro at Warner's HotelMr and Mrs A. H. Hope (Hawke's Bay) are at the United Service Hotel. Thirteen of the successful candidates in the elocutionary examinations, Trinity College, London, with Mr Alexander Watson as examiner, were pupils of Miss Lucy Cowan. Five of these obtained honours: one licentiate (diploma), one associate, three intermediate, six junior, and two preparatory division. The management of the Winter Garden announces its usual cabaret dance for to-night. Dancing will commence at 8.30 p.m., and continue until midnight. As a special attraction. Miss Bessie Macdonald's cabaret dancers will feature an operatic ballet. Bailey's Jazz Band have arranged a special programme of music. At the Liberty Theatre to-morrow evening a grand concert will be held for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of a piano for the Reformatory Home. Mrs J. C. Holmes is the organiser, and by the courtesy cf Messrs J. C. Williamson and Co., leading artists of the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, as well as local artists, will contribute to the programme. A pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mrs F. G. Coombs, Riccarton, recently. The rooms were decorated with flowers of pastel shades, and dancing, games, and musical items were enjoyed. Keen interest was taken in competitions, which were won by Misses R. Campbell, L. Mills. Messrs C. Cormick, and S. Began; musical ite.ms were given by Misses Campbell (2), L. Mills, P. Coombs. Messrs G. Campbell, J. Beazley, S. Comfort, and S. Began. Amongst those jyesent included : Mesdames Campbell, Kortegast, Coombs (3), Misses Campbell (3), L. Mills, P. Buist. V Kay, P. Coombs, O. Brydon, S. Wise, G. Brown, Messrs Campbell (2), S. Comfort. S. Hegan, L Wise, R. Jack, J. Beazley, B. Gunner. J. Kay, C. Coombs, G. Vinnie, C. Cormick, J. Kearney, and H. Edwards. The members of the Christchurch Practical Psychology Club and their friends had a very enjoyable social evening on Thursday ,the president, Mr James Stout, presiding. The following contributed to a varied programme of pleasing items, which was interspersed with games:—Mrs A. Harper and Miss Winifred Hare, songs; Mrs Gladys Devereux and Miss Ida Cooper, recitations ; Miss Maud K. Stout, pianoforte solos; the Beekenham Quartet (Messrs K. G. Archer, F. S. Jackson, E. R. Pitman and W. H. Odell), part songs; Mr Charles E. McPeake, violin solos; Mr Mark Rolls, recitations; and Mr E. R. Pitman, songs. Misses Maud K. Stout and E. Anthony acted as accompanists. At the next meeting of the club a lecture is to be given by Mr J Johnson, M.A., on "Crowd Psychology."

DANCE AT WINTER GARDEN. At the Winter Garden on Thursday Bailey's Band supplied the music for ; the cabaret dance arranged by Mrs T. Aspell, Mrs 0. Watson, and Mrs J. M. Coffey in aid of the Sisters of the Mission Building Fund. The pupils of Miss Bessie Macdonald danced an Irish Jig ballet. Amongst the ladies present were: — Mesdames W. C. Flewellyn, A. Cossar, R. Falloon H. Worrall, C. H. Shepherd, W. Toomcy, F. Barber, A. Gibson, J. F. Mason, A. C. Smith, H. C. Watson, R. Grant, A. Ferguson (Dunedin), H. S. Hull, W. Tims, H. A. Dunn, J. Hall. W. Barclay, E. Middleton, H. Bell, Tom James (Wellington), E. Oakley, J. Watson, S. R. Smith, F. Gerity, Christophers, R. G. Charters, L. A. Bennett, A. R. Mercer, P. Calvert, P. Sellars, W. 0. S. Adam, W. Lucas, Misses Julie Lancaster, Pat Lancaster, Kathleen Talbot, Edna Cox. T. Higgins, A. Walklin, Z. Connor, C. Langley, S. Jowett, Edna Loader, Rita Farland, Violet Clegg, Sylvia Jackson, Blanche Soper, Winifred Madden, Priscilla Bridgeman, B. Burns, Irene O'Malley. Phyllis Coombs, Violet Kay, Mabel Dixon, Sandy Regan, Linda Tavlor, Ruth Humphreys, Dorothy Handis'ides. Myrtle Watson, Colleen Coffev, Ida Bradford, Bessie Macfarlane* T Knowles. Dorothy Lynskey, Madge Osborne, Blanche Washer.'M. Gow E. Robinson, D. Fryer, Doris Collins, Gwen Anson. Marjorie Mounsev, Isabel Hanrahan, Winifred Flower "(Nelson), Muriel Ussher (Dunedin), Mollie Watson (KaitunaV Grace Muscroft Lilian Mcßean, Madge McCleary, Kathleen Giilam, Norah McGuire, Nanov Hookham, E. Ayers, E. Reed, Emilv'Turner, Valerie Barrow, Madgp Duncan, Muriel Wakelv, Edna Simpson. Billie Strachnn Jean Hudson. Sara Aitken, L. Henderson, and M. O'Donohue.

PAST MEMBERS' REUNION.

a The New Zealand Methodist Young Women's Bible Class Union has been colebratmg its 21st year as a movement, and, as a final function, tho Canterbury members arranged a past and present members' reunion, which was held at Rugby street schoolroom, o An artistic scheme of decorations, in r which Canterbury's colours, red , and black, predominated, com- , pletely transformed the school- , room. About 200 attended, and ™ greetings were received from nil parts x of New Zealand from past members * unable to be present. Miss M. Thomp- s ' son, president of the Canterbury * Union, welcomed the many guests, and r stressed the valuable work of the. £ Unions pioneers. Incidents in the his- 1 tory of the Union were given by Mes- 5 dames Harvey, Cook, Lockwood H. ) Green McKenzie, Sister Mabel." and £ Miss E. J. Hall, each speaker being * the recipient of a bouquet from pre- £ sent members. a , Jwo presentations were made on be- 2 halt of past and present members, to ?. Mrs Lockwood, a founder of the Union £ m Canterbury, and still an auxiliary V member Mrs H. L. Blamires pr*- i sented a beautifully bound hymn- l ' book, with initialled suede cover, while . to Sister Mabel—another pioneer, and t still an active member—Miss Thompson J . presented a handsome easv chair and , cushion. " X

Very acceptable items wpre given by Mrs Billcliff (Kaiapoi), Mesdames A Sandford, and H. Hindle. and Mis* l<An& Spedding. Supper and a social chat concluded a most successful reunion.