WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19160, 17 November 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 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.

The Misses Neave ("Okeover," Upper Riccarton) and their niece, Miss Dorothy Acton-Adams (Clarence Reserve), returned yesterday from a trip to Europe. Mrs van Asch (Hastings), who has been visiting Mrs Edwin Hamilton, Fendalton, left for the north last night.

Miss Blanche Hennah. who is returning from the country to-day, will spend a few days with her mother before leaving for the south on Monday. His Honour Mr Justice Stringer and Mrs Stringer arrived yesterday from the south, and are staying at the United Service Hotel.

Mrs T. W. Alexander left last night £cr her home in Hastings after snendktQ a fortnight with her parents, Mr ana Mrs Bayliss, of Bryndwyr, Fendalton.

Mrs H. Rosanowski, Misses Beth and Ottillie Rosanowski, Violet Clapshaw, and Irie Mclntyre, who havebeen the guests of Mr and Mrs W. E. J. Aitken (Cass), returned to Christchurch by motor on Monday. Mr and Mrs A. Hendy, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Walter Turner and little daughter, have returned to Christchurch from a motor trip to Blenheim and Nelson.

The Rev. Gray-Dixon and Mrs GrayDixon. (Dunedin) are the guests of Mrs J. W. Graham, Cashmere Hills, during the Presbyterian Assembly Conference. Misses Louie and Thelma lies, who have been in Sydney for the last eight months, returned to Christchurch yesterday. Mr and Mrs R. Acton-Adams (Dunedin) and Miss A. Acton-Adams (Dunedin) and Mrs 0. A. Spriggins (AVanganui) are at the United Service Hotel.

Mr and Mrs E. W. Arkland (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs Fels and child (Dunedin) are at Warner's Hotel.

Mrs James Hight and Miss Doreen Hight (Rugby street) are paying a holiday visit to Hanmer Springs. Mrs J. H. Enright (Westport), who has been visiting*. Christchurch, returns to the West Coast to-day. Mrs D. J. Shea (Colombo street north), who was the guest of Mrs W. D. Cowie for the Melbourne Cup, returned to Christchurch yesterday.

VERBENA QUALITY WINS. There are. mighty few soaps which give you such tremendous aid as Verbena. It's the high quality of Verbena that does it. Verbena is made to o wash the clothes quickly and easily—and it does —and, moreover, it is very gentle on the garments and your hands. Ask your grocer for Verbena Soap. —1 NO" MORE FIRES. Scorching summer days are coming. Days too hot for fires. But you must have hot water, plenty of it, for household needs. But how? The Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder gives 60 gallons of piping hot water for only 4d per day. Very economical and convenient. Demonstrations gladly given at all times by J. Mercer and Sons, 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge). —2 PARISIAN BEAUTY AIDS. , Every now and again a flutter is caused in the social world by the appearance of exquisite new toiletries—' gentle clinging face-creams, soft, perfumed powders, and exquisite scents. E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square, have just opened many of these new beauty aids straight from Paris and London, and cordially invite you to call and inspect them and note, too, their low prices.. —6 BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRESSMAKERS. Almost any girl with a love for beautiful clothes can master the fascinating ■art of style creation, andl thus design for herself and others the prettiest of fashionable clothes at one-third the usual cost. The secret of this delightful art will be found in the Free Booklet, "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy," which is sent on application from P.O. Box 26, Te Aro, G, Wellington. "—]

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 VISITORS To Town should inspect Ladies' Bags, Cases, and Travel Goods

AT L. H. DRAYTON, 124 Armagh street, near Colombo street, —D3276

Mrs D. M. Rodgers (Epsom avenue, Auckland), who has been spending a holiday with Mrs W. T. Leggett, Templeton, leaves for her home tonight. The Victoria League (Canterbury Branch, N.Z.) has issued invitations for a garden party, to be held at Riccarton House, the residence of the president, Mrs Deans, on Wednesday, November 30th, to welcome the Hon. L. S. Amery and Mrs Amerv.

The Hose Social Club will hold their final dance to-night. (Thursday) in St. Michael's Hall, Durham street. A special carnival night has been arranged.

Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:—Mrs G. Smythics (Dunedin), Mr Frank Bray (Invercargill), Rev. J. Laughton (Taupo), Mrs A. Nairn (Sydney), Mr J. E. Taylor (Wellington), Mr Jonathan Rudd (Greendale 1 ), Mr and Mrs J. W. Will (Rangiora), Mr and Mrs W. A. Cameron (Christchurch), Miss M. Hodge (Dunedin), Mr J. A. Lash (Waimate), Mr D. Willcock (Waimate), Mr and Mrs Ross Brodic (Rangitata). Great preparations have been made for the garden party to be, held this .ifternoon at Mrs Percy Overton's home, 39 Fendalton road, in aid of St. Saviour's Baby Home at Sumner. Margaret Middleton's Orchestra will be in attendance, and, besides many wellstocked stalls, all kinds of amusing and exciting diversions, including boating on the stream, have been provided for. Should the afternoon prove wet, the party will be held indoors, and so spacious is Mrs Overton's house that all kinds of side-shows can be enjoyed indoors.

Miss Peggy.Zohrab was a hostess to an enjoyable afternoon party given at the home of Mrs A. L. Jones, Holly road, in honour of Miss Phyllis du Feu, whose marriage takes place next week. Each guest brought a parcel for the bride-elect's pantry, and some very useful gifts were received. The afternoon was spent in a tennis tournament and competitions. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames A. L. Jones, J. N. du Feu, C. L. Hardie, C. Trippner, and A. Marris, Misses McDowell, Phyllis du Feu, Moira Free, Mercia Jackman, Roma Ashman, Nina Perkins, Eileen Jackman, Winifred Harris, Doris Webb, Ethene Jackman, and Peggy Zohrab, Messrs A. L. Jones, R. E. Owen, and A. Marris. WEDDINGS. GORDON—CUNNEEN. A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary's, Manchester street, Christchurch, recently, when Mary Margaret, eldest daughter of Mrs M. and the late M' J. Cuuneen, Ashburton, was married to Herbert Lawrence, eldest son of Mrs M. and the late Mr H. W. Gordon, Salisbury street.

The Rev. Father J. O'Connell, S.M., officiated, and Mrs T. Hally presided at the organ.

The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr J. Cunneen, wore a dainty gown of ivory georgette, the sil er lace and her beautiful embroidered veil fell from a coronet of silver leaves and orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies.

Misses Agnes and Kathleen Cunneen attended their sister as bridesmaids, the former wearing an uncommon frock of periwinkle blue georgette, with gold and ostrich feather trimming and large georgette hat to tone. Miss Kathleen Cunneen wore a salmon pink ninon frock a.nl French crinoline hat. Each carried a bouquet to tone with her frock. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Anthony Gordon, Ashburton, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at Lilac Lounge, where the guests were received by Mrs Cunneen (mother of the bride), wearing a suit of cyclamen charmaline, and small hat of same shade, assisted by Mrs Gordon, mother of the bridegroom, who wore a navy blue silk repp costume relieved with champagne georgette. When Mr and Mrs H. L. Gordon left for their wedding tour, the bride wore a maroo'n charmalaine costume, small toque, and Russian fox fur. TEMPLETON—CLARKE. The pretty wedding was solemnised recently of Eileen Eugenie, only daughter ' of Mr and Mrs W. Clarke, of Kaiapoi, and Herbert Johnston, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Templeton, also of Kaiapoi. The ceremony, which took place at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, was conducted by the Rev. G. K. Aitken, and Mrs H. Chapman, aunt of the bridegroom, presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute made on classical lines with narrow panels from the shoulders terminating at the hem with silver tas'sels, and the wrist-length sleeves finishing with narrow bands of silver beads. Her long ivory satin -rain, lined with sunset, georgette, was prettily finished with silver beacte, and over all hung a silk net veil, which was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of hothouse flowers. The three bridesmaids, Misses Grace Martin, Nancy RicOj and Vera Borrell, cousins of the bride, were dressed alike in sunset and silver shot taffeta frocks made in Early Victorian style with scalloped skirts, large taffeta bows and narrow bands of rucbing making an uncommon finish. The only jewellery worn by each was a dress ring, the gift of the bridegroom. Their hats of silk tagel straw were swathed with velvet ribbons and rosebuds to tone, and they carried bouquets of apricot-tinted roses and maidenhair fern. Miss June Ayers, as trainbearer, wore a dainty frock of sunset georgette. Rosebuds and a large tulle bow were worn in the hair.

Mr Andrew Johnston, of Kaiapoi, attended the bridegroom as best man. As the bride was leaving the church her two little cousins, Jean Whiffin. and Iris MeGarry, each presented her with a silver horseshoe.

A reception was afterwards held in the Orange Hall, Kaiapoi, where about 100 guests assembled. The bride's mother received her guests wearing a model frock of black French crepe de chine, heavily embossed in black and dove grey, and hat to tone. Her bouquet was of mauve pansies and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's mother wore a black frock relieved with gold, a black silk Ottoman coat, and a black hat. She carried a bouquet of golcS pansies. When iho happy couple left for the south the bride wore a two-toned frock of atmosphere and beige crepe de chine, hat en suite, and a black coney coat, the gift of the bridegroom.

VALEDICTORY.

DR. AND MRS SLATER HONOURED.

A large gathering of ladies took place yesterday afternoon at the Cadena Tearooms, Sumner, where the departure from the Borough of Dr. and Mrs Fife Slater was recognised by a very representative gathering. The Mayoress, Mrs W. H. Nicholson, presided. The afternoon was devoted to an amusing telegram competition, Mrs J. A. Booth being the winner. After afternoon tea had been served Mrs Nicholson, referred to the departure of Dr. and Mrs Slater from the borough and the widespread regret that was felt on that account. They had endeared themselves" to the residents generally, and all united in expressing the hope that Dr. Slater would soon be restored to perfect health and that the step they had taken would result in much good for them both. In asking Mrs Slater to accept a brown sunshade and a brown handbag, she expressed the hope that she might experience many sunny days. They all felt that they could not allow the doctor to go away without a small token of their deep affection and regard, and asked Mrs Slater to accept for him a Kaiapoi rug. At Mrs Slater's request Miss Helen Leithead acknowledged the gifts and expressed Mrs Slater's deep regret at having to leave.

Musical items were contributed by Miss Marion Woodhouse, Miss Helen Leithead, Miss Ella Wilcox, Mrs I. Wilson, Mrs Leithead, and Miss Nelson.

Amongst those present were: Mesdames W. H. Nicholson, G. Gosset, Leithead, W. H. Best, V. E. Hamilton, T. B. Boulton, J. Browne, J. M. B. Crawford, E. A. Johnson J. Lee, Merry, G. P. Allen, Mrs- and Miss Bain, J. A. Booth, E. G. Wood, Thompson, Mulcock, H. Barlow, E. Barlow, H. J. Williams, A. Pullan, T. F. Chambers, J. Langdale, T. Hamilton, W. McAra, P. R. Climie, Hardie, Miss Pender, Miss Bilton, Miss M. Wood, Mrs W. A. Webb, Mrs I. E. Wilson, Mrs Grey, Miss Woodhouse, Mrs Davies, Mrs W. C. Collins, Mrs Douglas Smith, Nurse Overton, Mrs | Wethey, Mrs F. Barber, Mrs S. Sherrard, Miss McEwan, Miss Leary, Mrs Saunders, Miss M. Saunders, Mrs Seymour, Mrs Menlove, Mrs Yorke, Mrs IT. Gardiner, Mrs J. Middlorton, the Misses Deacon; Jones, M. Davies, and Mrs J. D. Lawrence. MINISTERS' ASSOCIATION. GARDEN PARTY. The monthly meeting of the Christchurch Ministers' Association took the special form of a garden party, held at the residence of Mr Justice Adams, Fendalton. A most pleasant afternoon was spent in the beautiful garden bordering on the Wairarapa stream. Among the guests was the Rev. James Aitken, Moderator Designate of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. The president of the Association, the Rev. J. Robertson, took occasion to thank Mr Justice Adams and- Mrs Adams, and the Rev. A. W. and Mrs Stuart for making possible such an enjoyable function. The Association is holding the annual service and social hour for old folk in the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church on Saturday- afternoon. P.W.M.U. & T2UAL CONFERENCE. The annual conference of the Presbyterian Women's. Missionary Union opened in Christchurch yesterday, when the president of the Union, Mrs Robb, gave an interesting resume of the Union's work and aims, and welcomed the delegates.

Mrs Brownlee welcomed the visitors to the City of Christchurch, and wished them a happy andl profitable time at the conference.

During the a discussion was held on various phases of missionary "work. Altogether nearly 180 women from all over the Dominion attended the conference.

GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr and Mrs D. Richardson, of Rolleston street, Linwood, celebrated their golden wedding this week. Mr Richardson arrived at Lyttelton from England in the Waitangi in September, 1876, Mrs Richardson following a year later in the Rangitikei. They were married at Christchurch on November 15th, 1877, and have lived in this City' ever since. On Tuesday last Mr and Mrs Richardson entertained a large gathering of relatives and friends. Included in the guests were Mr Richardson's two sisters, Mrs M. Walter, of Oban, Scotland, Mrs J. Dinnie, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and a niece, Miss IX Walton, also of Oban, who made a special journey from the Old Country to be present. Mr and Mrs Richardson were in receipt of many congratulatory telegrams from all parts of New Zealand.