WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19174, 3 December 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tho Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such Items should bo fall/ authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tbe signatures of both, parties. Correspondence Is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Sir Francis Boys, who has been spending some months in England, __ is now on the return journey to New Zealand, and is due in Christehureh in a fortnight. He is accompanied by his mother, Mrs Boys. Lady Boys is romaining in England until next year. Mrs William Trolove ("The Shades," Marlborough), who has been spending a few weeks in Christchurcli, returned home yesterday. Mrs J. S. Middleton (Gloucester street "West) is spending a holiday at Kowai Bush. Mrs W. Joynt (Colombo street North) returned yesterday from a visit to her brother, Mr Johu Moir (Waikato). Mrs Lovell-White (Auckland) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs C. J. Konaldson (Papanui road). Mrs Packer (Melbourne) is visiting her aunt, Mrs E. U. Just (Eiccarton). Mrs McCarthy, wife of Judge McCarthy, of Samoa, arrived in Auckland by the Tofua this week, to spend a holiday in New Zealand. Lady Kiehardson,. wife of the Administrator of Samoa, accompanied by Miss A. M. Stops, of England, is at present in Auckland, and will spend Christmas in Wellington. Mrs John Sim (Dunedin) is visiting her mother, Mrs Ernest le Cren (Heaton street). Misß Marjorie Eeid (Wellington), who has been staying with Miss Doreen Kiver, returned north last night. The engagement is announced of Mary Christina, only daughter of Mr Ernest Maedonald and the late Mrs Janie Macdonald (Fairlie, South Canterbury), to Horace Edmund, only son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Gee (Seaview road, Eemuera, Auckland). Mr and Mrs Frank Rowell (Brookside), who have been visiting England and the Continent, are expected to arrive in Wellington by the Makura from Sydney on Monday. The engagement is announced of Dr. Edward C. Brewis, of Hamilton; only son of Dr. and Mrs E. J. Brewis, of "Eskdale," Wellington, England, and Miss Avril Strachan, daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Hi. Strachan, of Napier, Hawke's Bay.

Eecent arrivals at the Hotel Federal* include:—Mrs Dutton (Dunedin), Miss Dutton (Dunedin), Mr G. W. Armitage (Temuka), Mrs H. E. Turner (Kurow), Mr E. W. Stringer (Oamaru), and Mr A. McLaren (Herbert). A very successful party in the form of a "kitchen evening" was given by Mrs W. Perry and Mrs (L. Da vies in honour of Miss Gwen Clark, who is to be married shortly. The bride-elect was the reeipent of many useful articles, for which Mr Cliff Perry returned thanks. During the evening musical items, games, and competitions were greatly enjoyed. GIFTS FOR "HER." Your Christmas gift is sure of a joyous reception if you give "her" perfumery, scents, powders, soaps, facecreams, manicure sets, brushes, mirrors, etc. Just the things "she" will most appreciate abound inprofusion at E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square. Extensive new stocks have just arrived and everything is priced for quick Christmas selling. —6 HINTS ON~niONING. If you want to give your linen a new lease of life give it the advantage of Dove Brand Starch. Dove Brand is a pure rice starch. It irons out easily and smoothly and comes up in a glistening, crisp finish. Ask for Dove Brand Starch, it is the best and j purest and costs no more. —t) SOOTHING AND REIFRESHING. 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. I). Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. —6

DESIGN YOUR OWN CLOTHING. You don't have to be a born dressmaker to be able to design and make for yourself the most becoming frocks and chic hate. The course in dressmaking and designing offered by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences quickly enables you to turn vour spare time into pleasure and profit. Send to P.O. Bo x 26. Te Aro. G, Wellington, for a free copy of the booklet. "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy." —6 THE SAFEST WAY. The Verbena Way is the safest way to wash dainty silks, voiles, or sports clothes of, any material. The soft, snowy Verbena suds flow back and forth through the material, gently loosening and rinsing away the dirt and dinginess. The lovely freshness of the original material is quickly restored with Verbena. —1

Sir George and Lady Clifford have very kindly lent their beautiful grounds at Avonholme. Fendalton, for a garu'en party to be held this afternoon in Guides' Camp n fAmongst the many attractions will be boating-on the river and picturesque balloon races. Delicious tea will be obtainable in the grounds. The Eroica Club's first recital for the 1927-28 season will be held in the Jellicoo Hall on Monday evening. Miss Dorothv Sharp will be the vocalist, and Mr Harold Beck will be the 'cellist.

Great preparations have been made for the Merivale Parish Fete, which, by kind permsision of Miss Gibson, will eventuate this r.fiernoon in the .spacious grounds of "Rangi-ruru," Hewitts road. Resides the usual stalls a tennis tournament will be held. Should the weather be unkind, the gathering will be held in the Merivale Schoolroom.

An interesting sale of iiand-worK done bv patients in the Christchurcli Hospital will be held in St. Andrews Schoolroom on Wednesday next, lne committee of the Hospital Lady \ isitors' Association will preside over various stalls, and all gifts of cake, produce, cream, etc., will be gratefully received at the schoolroom en the morning of sale.

Ladv Campbell will open a cottage flower'show at the Richmond Free Kindergarten, Stanmoro road, at li p-.m----to-dav An excellent display of varied blooms' is anticipated, and the proceeds will further an invaluable work among children. The dolls, sweets, needlework, and cakes offered for sale, together with bran tub, afternoon tea, and the competitions organised, represent the united efforts of mothers, teachers, and the ladies of the committee, in a valuable service to the community. The Navy league annual appeal will conclude at the end of next week. For the sale of miniature White Ensigns in the City streets on Friday next many helpers are required. On Saturday there will hi a garden fete and water carnival at Mrs P. J. Overton's grounds, Fendalton road. Many attractions will be provided, amongst them being picturesque dances and items in elocution and mime, decorated boats, sailing and rowing, trips on the lake', a lawn tennis tournament, an orchestra and a floor for dancing. There will also be stalls for the sale of articles of everv kind, including the usual refreshments. STUDIO PARTY. On Thursday evening, Miss Bessie Maedonald, Mrs W. 0. S. Adam, and Miss Lena Graham acted as hostesses at an enjoyable fancy dress party given for Miss Macdonald's junior pupils. Dancing and games were greatly enjoyed, and the joyous excitement reached its. highest pitch when Father Christmas arrived and distributed his heavy burden of toys amongst the little ones. Those present were:—Edna Berg, Enid Bell, Iris Beaumont, Margaret Courser, Berwyn Frye, Betty Freeman Kathleen Few, Merle Forward, Pat Gregory, Iris Hawker, Winnie Hawker, Molly Jameson, Audrey McNisn, Margaret Maedonald, Wildess McMullin, Donald McDowell, Nancy McBrayne, Gertrude McCofmack, Dawn Naughton. Eunice Naughton, Delia Prisk Mollv Pratt, Beverly Perrin, Dorothy Petrie, Lorna Richards, Gladvs Rose, Kathleen Serine, Ins Sheppard, June Sheppard, Nellie Styants, Jean Sharpe, Doris Todd, Freda Thiele, Margaret Thompson, Gladys VernalU Vera Wilkins, Nola Donovan, Shcelah Chapman, Nancy Wright, Myra Neale, Jean McKay, and Grade Andrews. On Monday evening, Miss Maedonald gave s dance at her studio for her senior pupils, who presented her with a handsome clock, while her sister, Mrs W. 0. S. Adam, was the recipient of a set of brushes and combs.

COMING-OF-AGE DANCE. A delightful dance was given in the Winton street hall by Mr and Mrs R. A. Carpenter, of Madras street north, in honour of the coming-of-age of their daughter, Ruby. The ballroom was tastefully decorated with coloured streamers. In the supper-room the tables were decorated with red and lemon flowers, and the birthday cake was ornamented with 21 kewpies. Mr E. Appleyard proposed the toast of Miss Carpenter and Mr G. R. Hudson proposed the toast of Mr and Mrs Carpenter. Mr Carpenter suitably respond- I ed. During the evening much amusement was caused with the snowball and streamer dances. Musical items were contributed by Misses E. and R. Pearce. Miss K. Clayton and Mr E. Mahan were the winners of the Monte. Carlo fox-trot. Spirited music was supplied by Hapgood's orchestra. , Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs R. A. Carpenter, Mr and Mrs G. R. Hudson, Mr and Mrs H. Allsop, Mrs Dyer, Mrs Maynard, Mrs Harris, Misses R. Carpenter, D. Hewinson, A. Weeks, I. Carpenter, E. Pearce, N. Hern, K. Clayton, K. Blackwell, M. Tarpy, N. Richards, S. Cox, R. Pearce, D. Tarpy, W. Carpenter, Messrs E. Appleyard, C. Carpenter, M. 0 'Connell, R. Carpenter, V. Appleyard, S. Cross (Dannevirke), A. Brown, T. Carpenter, G. Milne, V. Cox, H. Hudson, R. Brown, A. Ayrey, E. Mahan, G. Carpenter, L. Robinson, R. Casbolt, R. Clayton, A. McAuliffe, C. Hoare. TENNIS MATCH. Although tho wind was somewhat boisterous for tennis on Thursday afternoon, the lady members of the Fendalton and Elmwood Clubs played some very keenly contested games on the Elmwood courts, the match resulting in a win for the home team by fifteen games. The Fendalton players were Mesdannes Stewart. Peter Wilson. A. Steere, and Nicholls. Misses N. Partridge,. Stella Dougall, Deal, and Ella Skurr. The Elmwood players were: Mesdames C. L. Hardie. E. F. Chapman, S. E. Minty. N. Tingey, H. S. Manning, and S. Godfrov, and Misses Effie Travers and Bettv Holmes.

Something worth knowing.—Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, make to order, all classes of surgical footwear, and keep in stock good fittings with special waist supports, which give ease and comfort to tired feet. We invite inspection. —6