WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19159, 16 November 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tub Lady Editor will be 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.

Mrs H. D. Acland and Miss Aclrienne \cland (Park terrace) are leaving on Mondav en route for .Sydney to attend the wadding of Mrs Acland's niece. Mr and Mrs Ynyr Robinson '-£' ortll Canterbury) aro visiting Mrs Frank Robiason (Papanui road). Mr and Mrs Frfd Dennehy ■'Greymouth), who have been visiting Christchurch, are leaving for the West Coast to-day, Mrs H. C. D. van Asch (Bealey avenue) is- leaving nest week for a visit to Australia. Mrs G\ C. Davis (Avonsido) left last night for a few weeks' visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs J. WV Fair tTimaiu), who have been spending a few weeks in Christchurch, are returning south today. Miss Isabel Turrell is spending a week with friends in Wellington.

Miss Ruth Wynn-Williams (Cashmere Hills) is leaving to-morrow to stay with Miss Hilda Montgomery (Little River). Miss Maisie White (Hastings), who has "been spending a few weeks in Christchurch, left for the north last night.

Miss Molly Morpeth (Wellington), who is staying with Miss Helen Rich (Cashemre "Hills), is leaving this week for a visit to the West Coast.

Mr and Mrs Long and family (Striven road, Riccarton) are leaving this week for Wellington, where they will reside.

Mr and Mrs W. P. Tozer and family, who haive been S'pending Carnival Week with Mr and Mrs A. J. McLaughlin (Burwood), have motored back to Mungati. Mr and Mrs 11. Y. Widdowson (Cashmere Hills) left yesterday for Blenheim. Mrs M. E. Murray (Toronto, N.S.W\), Miss S. Watt (Newcastle, N.S.W.), are staying at the Royal Hotel. Guests at the United Service Hotel are: Mr and Mrs A. A. Scott (Waimate), Mr and Mrs D. Stowell (Timaru). Mr and Mrs E. H. Lough (Dunedin) and Mrs M. Marks (Geraldine) are at Warner's Hotel. Mrs Jackson (Invercargill) accompanied by Miss Doris Robinson, who have been spending Race Week in Christchurch, returned to the South on Saturday. The- engagement is announced of Dorothy Manning, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Clarke, of Ashburton, to Harold Parnwell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Sydney P. Smith, of Christchurch. Guests at the Hotel Stonehurst include: Professor and Mrs Hewertson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Thiel (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs McKillop (Sydney), Mr E. W r . Clarkson (Masterton), Rfir. A. Begg and Mrs Begg (Timaru), Rev. Dr. Gibb (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. Ogle (New Plymouth) Mr H. Campbell (Wanganui), Rev. Millar and Mrs Millar (Greymouth), and Mr McElrea (Dunedin).

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 BLANKETS AND SILK. A blanket-M>r the finest silk—clothes of all descriptions are washed ever so easily and quickly.with the extra help of Verbena Soap. Verbena is so gentle that clothes last longer and always look fresher, and moreover Verbena will not redden the hands. Use Verbena for an easier wash. —6

Free Foot Examination. Mr Patterson, representative of Dr. ScholPs Institute (London, New York) now in attendance at H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. Foot sufferers should 6ecure appointments early, as visit is limited to November 15th to 22nd. All Rdvice free. 'Phone 694. —6

A SUMMER FOOD HINT.

It is really surprising the rich, piquant difference that can be given to cold meat by flavouring it with the Military Pickle known so widely as the ''perfect seasoner." The Military Pickle quickens appetite and adds to your appreciation of food. All grocers sell it. —2

EZYWURK STOVE POLISH

Housewives who use Ezywurk Stove Polish no longer have messy hands and bruised knuckles. Ezywurk is applied to the stove with a brush, dries in five minutes, and does not smell when heated. It is obtainable from all grocers and ironmongers, in tins, at the following prices :— i pints. Is. Jpints, Is 6d: and pints, 2s 6d. —2

When buying presents or about to traTel, 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 our motto. N7194

j ! Miss Amy Clothier ..Oakleigh. F.yieton). has been spending a holiday at Prebbleton. Mr and Mrs Anderson (Southbridge) have returned from a visit to Otago. The Kev. Mr Hannah and Mrs Hannah (The Manse. Southbridge) have been visiting Cavershf.rn, Dunedin. Mr and Mrs T. Carter (Southbridge) are spending a holiday at New Brighton. Miss A..Hampton (Southbridge) is the guest of Miss Edna Reeves, Christchurch. Mrs Marshall ([Upper Rieeanon:, who has been spending a holiday in- Invereargill, is now visiting relatives at the Taieri Valley. Miss A. Batchelor (Domett), who has been visiting her sister, Mrs H. Arthur (Halswcll). returned home on Saturday. On Tuesday, November Sth, Mrs Ensor, the wife of Archdeacon Ensor, had the misfortune to break her leg at the Grove. She 13 now in the Blenheim Hospital, progressing favourably. The management of the Winter Garden announces its usual cabaret dance for Saturday nest. Bailey's Jazz Band ■will be in attendance. The. Christchurch Horticultural Society are continuing the policy of hav--1112 prominent members of the Art .Society to judge the decorative classes at their shows. Mr and Mrs Richard Wallwork have consented to act as judges at the Rose Show on Friday, December 2nd, 1927. The Home Economics Association is holding a Schools' needlework display in the Y.M.C.A. on Friday next. The display includes work from the primary schools, the Technical College, and the Art School. The work will be on view during the afternoon and evening. Besides gaining prizes, the school gaining most marks will hold the trophy for a year. Last year Shirley School was the winner. Recent arrivals at the Federal Hotel include: Mr D. Dutton (Dunedin), Mr X- Hughes (Geraldine), Mr Robert Kunciman (Timaru). Air W. McElrca (Dunedin), Mr H. Patience ("Wellington), Mrs E. M. Powell (Wellington), Mr J. H. Newson (Wellington), Mrs James Aitken (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs W. Parkes (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs It. Parkes (Blenheim), Mr It. Wild (liokitika), Mr and Mrs C. Oliver (Culverden). Mr and Mrs C. E. Stewart (New Plymouth), Mr T. C. Brash (Wellington), Mr and Mrs 11. O'Loughlin (Dunedin), Mr W. Gow (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs T. C. Ross (Dunedin), Mr A. H. Grinling (Dunedin), Mr T. D. Adams (Dunedin), Mr M. H. Yoch (Auckland), Mr C. G. Van Slyko (Timaru), Mr J. G. Gow (Timaru), Mr G. W\ Armitage (Temuka). Guests staying at the Hotel Ambassadors recently were:—Mr and Mrs G. M. Harden, Nelson; Mrs and Miss Poff, Oamaru; Mr and Mrs Cronin,' Timaru; Mrs M. 11. Gaffaney, Temuka; Miss Fitzgerald, Temuka; Mrs A. L. Bernhard, Greymouth; Mrs C. Bell, Greymouth; Messrs R. H. and W. H. Boucher, Greymouth; Mrs Wildman, Nelson; Mrs Murray, Nelson; Mr and Mrs Nottle, Westport; Mr F. Pawson, Ashburton; Mr R. W r . Bain. Dunedin; Miss D. H. Hawkes, Timaru; Mr K. Wolf, Wellington; Mr and Mrs J: Bentley, Wellington; Mr W. Nieholls, Reefton; Mr L. Rowe. Waikari; Mr and Mrs F. J. Alexander, Wanganui; Mr J. Hargreaves, Ashburton. OBITUARY. MRS G, GRIFFITHS. At the residence of her daughter, Mrs T. Turton, Slater street, Christchurch, there passed away recently in her 84th year, Mrs G. Griffiths, late of Hororata. She was born in Leicester, England, and came to New Zealand with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ward, in the ship, Lady Nugent, landing at Lyttelton in the year 1851. During the first few years in New Zerland she lived with her parents at Lincoln road, Christchurch. W r hile there, she married, and in 18&4 came with her husband and parents to reside at Hororata, her father Mr AVard, being one of the first who took up land in the district. Her husband predeceased her 31 years ago. She leaves one son, Mr Frank Griffiths (Sydney), and six daughters, Mrs Thompson (Te Aroha), Mrs Mangin (Pahiatua), Mrs Graham (Hastings), Mrs '/litchell (Palmerston North), Mrs Lewer (Spreydon), and Mrs Turton (Christchurch. The funeral took place at the Hororata cemetery, the Rev. H. N. Roberts conducting the service. Messrs T. Turton, D. Dunstan, G. Lewer, and A. Griffiths were the pallbearers. Many messages of sympathy were received, and the following sent floral tributes: —Bob, Annie and family, Will, Alice, and family, Rose, husband and grandson, Bob, Hettie, and family, Ted Low and Mar j one, Walter, Laura, and family, Frank, Kitty and family, Mr and Mrs J. Clinton and family, Mrs G. Griffiths and family, Spreydon branch W.C.T.U., Mr ana Mrs West wood, Gran, Mrs Burgess and Benjamin family, Alt, Kitty,.and family, Lon and Harry, Arthur and Ivy, Jean and Dan, Mr and Mrs Claude Palmer, Merle and Howard, Mr and Mrs Trickett and Joy, R. Rollinson, Mrs Tannant, Mrs Duncan, and Nelson family. JAPANESE FAIR. This year the parishioners of Phillipstown have decided to make their annual effort for the parish redolent of the Lord of the Lotus. Ladies clad in bright kimonas and coloured sashes, with umbrella and fans, will serve from their varied stalls, which will be nrbours of lavender, wistaria, and attractive cherry blossom. On Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th, they_ will exhibit their wares, which

irill include articles for young and old, j ornamental and useful. Tea may be ! supplied from cups provided by dainty siesha on tables decorated with chrysanthemum, the national flower. There will be many competitions, including a baby show. The Mayor has kindly consented to open the Fair at 2.30 p.m., in the Art Gallery. The Christchurch Merrymakers will assist each evening. Cats are subject to comparatively few diseases, and fewer still of these are contagious.