WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19178, 8 December 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 full; authenticated, and engagement notices mnst bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Sir Heaton and I,ady Rhodes and Miss Hynes returned yesterday from Wellington. Miss Cicely O'Rorke. who has been, for the last few years in England, has returned to New Zealand and is at present in Auckland. Miss Margaret Shand (Wellington), who has been staying with Miss Nancy Gard'ner. is now the guest of Mrs Charles Cooper, Brown's road. Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight, who have been paying a short visit to Christchurch, arc returning to Racecourse Hill to-day.

Miss Bromley Cocks (Ranfurly street) has returned from a visit to Auckland.

Mr and Mrs T. F. M. Gibson arrived in Christchurch from Australia yesterday morning.

Mrs Robinson li. Hall and small daughter are spending a short holiday in Timaru as the guests of Mrs W. R. Fea.

Mr and Mrs Richardson Brown (Sydney) are guests at the United Service Hotel.

Mrs E. Davies (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Standage and Miss Standage (Timaru), Dr. and Mrs Lumsden (Hanmer Springs), and Miss Htenry (Duned'in) are at Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrsß. K. Jutland (Oamaru) and Mr and Mrs C. C. Roberts (Ashburton) are at the Clarendon Hotol.

Recent arrivals,at Stonehurst include Mr and Mrs Herbert Belmore (Sydney), Mr M. Tuckerman (Sydney), Miss Howe (London), and Mr A. F. Cade (Christchurch). Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:—Mr Ludwig Stumpf (Wirsburg, Germany), Mrs and Miss W. J. Hoffman (Washington, U.S.A.). Mrs and Miss Hall (Timaru), Mr Mark Hannan (Dunedin), Mr Vincent (Dunedin), and Mr Barr (Dunedin).

On Monday evening next, in Jelheoe Hall, a grand concert which promises to be very entertaining, will be given by pupils of Mrs Enid Frye and Miss Neta Billcliffe. The proceeds will be in aid of Lewisham Hospital Rest House. AN IDEAL WATER HEATER. The ideal way of keeping a constant supply of hot water during the summer months is with the Mercer' Vacuum Electric Cylinder. The Mercer is the only Vacuum Electric Cylinder on the market and is most, efficient, giving 50 gallons of hot water for only 4d per day; Call infor demonstration at J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford Terrace (near Montreal street bridge).—l JOY AT CHRISTMAS. If you want to give your friends the utmost joy at Christmas, choose your gift from the varied selection of manicure sets (from 2s 6d), boxes of soap (from 3s), perfume sprays (from 2s 6d). Compacts (from 2a 6d), Colognes (from 2s 6d), which E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square, has just landed from London and Paris. —•> COLD ROAST PORK.

To get the fullest satisfaction from a plate of Cold Roast Pork add a liberal dash of Military Pickle, the perfect seasoner. It adds a piquant touch to the pork that brings out all its hidden flavour. The Military Pickle quickens your appetite and adds to your appreciation of food. —2

, 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 l 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

Something worth knowing.—Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, make to order, all classes of surgical footwear, and keep in stock good fittingß with special waist supports, which give ease and comfort to tired feet. .We invite inspection. —6 SOOTHLNG AND REFRESHING. It is uot 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, mid protective preparations specially compounded for tnis purpose. D. Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. —6 SAVING ON CLOTHES. It saves you two-thirds of your clothing expenses when you can design and make all your frocks, hats, and lingerie. Style creation is ns interesting and as profitable a pastime as you could wish for, and can be quickly learned by enrolling for the course in dressmaking and designing offered by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. Write to-day for interesting free booklet to P.O.* Box 26. Te Aro, G, Wellington. —6

The Christ's College Old Boys' dance j will be held in the College Memorial | Hall ou Friday. December lGth, when | Marston's Band will supply the music. j The committee comprises: Messrs R. J. < Hobl>s, H. G Helmore. L. J. Le Cren. I). M. Stewart, T. W. Tothill, C. L. Crowley, J. G. L. \ ernon. and b. 1Godfrey.

The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral have issued invitations for the end-of-year assembly of the Cathedra Grammar School, which will be held in St. Margaret's College HaJl on i riday, December 16th. The junior classes of the school are having their "breakup" on the n/terrioon of the same day. In the Crystal Palace Theatre on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, sir Truby King, will deliver an educational lecture illustrated by films, his subject being "The Gift of Life. As Sir Truby King is leaving shortly for England, this will be the last opportunity afForded Christchurch people, for some time, of hearing this worldfamous authority speak on the subject of child welfare. At the Come-In Club in Worcester street behind Tue Press Office), a bazaar will be opened to-day at 3 o'clock and continue until 10 p.m. All kinds of fancy goods, produce, and sweets will be offered for sale, and strawberries and cream and afternon tea will be obtainable. The proceeds are in aid of the Come-In Club, which is doing excellent work in the City by providing companionship and wholesome recreation for lonely girls. The management of the Winter Garden announces its cabaret dance for Saturday next. Dancing will com mence at 8.30 p.m. and continue until midnight. As a special attraction Miss Bessie Maedonald's Cabaret Dancers will feature a Charleston Ballet, with the Misses Gladys Rose and Nola Donovan as soloists. Bailey's Jazz Band will be in attendance.

Miss Vivienne Ralph was the vocal soloist at the Christchurch Orchestral Society's third concert of the season, held Fast night in the Choral Hall. Her frock of jade green satin beaute had a rosette of tulle on the shoulder of the slightly pouched bodice and the upper part of the skirt was tucked from the waist and finished at each side with green tulle rosettes with touches of foxglove pink. But the pleasing effect of her frock was lost in the semi-darkness that prevailed. After much juggling with the, lights, it was finally ordained that the vocalist, her accompanist, Miss Prances Hamerton, who wore a pretty' frock of black georgette, and the unoffending audience, should be left in darkness, while the back of the stage was lighted. Miss Ralph was presented with several bouquets and Miss Hamerton with a posy of dark red peonies.

SALE OF PATIENTS' WORK

Under the auspices of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association, that excellent organisation which docs untold good amongst the sick and suffering, a sale of handwork, done by the patients in the Christchurch Howpital, was held yesterday afternoon in St. Andrew's schoolroom. In the Hospital there are, unfortunately, men and women on whom the .hand of Fate has been heavily laid, and it is heartening to know that many who are forced to spend weeks, sometimes months and even years, iubed are able to find interest and pleasure in many kinds of handwork, carried out under the direction of Miss Bartram. Apart altogether froth the beauty and utility of tue articles made by the patients, the resultant mental stimulus, the exhilaration of feeling that they are able to do good work and, in •some cases, to earn • a little sorely needed money, acts as a wonderful, tonic and is often an important factor in their ultimate recovery'. Yesterday many beautiful examples of their work were offered for N sale. These included crocheted hats and bags, pretty little floral posies, raffia work, and attractive needlework and fancy work of many varieties. Orders were also taken for any similar work that patrons might desire. Other stalls in charge of members of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association did a brisk business. The following is a list of the stalls and those in charge: —Strawberries and Cream: Lady Rhodes, Mrs F. C. Owen, and Miss Hynes; cake stall: Mrs E. G. Hogg, Mrs Hampton Rhodes, and Miss Bowen; Christmas tree; Mrs Samuel Stewart and Miss Julius; tea stall: Mrs Henry Ward, Miss Laura Tabart, Mrs J. G. Collins, and Miss M.'StudJiolme; work stall: Miss Doris Bartram and helpers.

INVITATION RECITAL,

There was not a vacant seat at the Jeliicoe Hall last night when an invitation Song Recital, arranged by Mr J. H. C-ocks, was given before an audience quick to appreciate-the good work of the performers, half of whom were men.

Bowls of beautiful crimson roses and quantities of pot plants adorned the stage and made an effective setting for the dresses of the ladies. Mrs J. H. Cocks, whose playing of the accompaniments was a particularly enjoyable part of the programme, wore an elegant gown of black souple satin with plain bodice and-skirt trimmed with two deep flounces and a red flower at the low waistline.

Miss Ella Skurr wore a picture frock of peach pink taffeta ' with narrow front panel of silver laoe and bouffant skirt trimmed with floral appliques. Miss Nina Penberthy wore an uncommon pastel tinted lace frock with large pink flower at the waist. Mrs Margaret Middleton wore black satin, with yoke and skirt drapery of black lace, and Miss Norma Middleton's frock was of fine black lace with wide sash and side bow of black taffeta. Miss Rita Lucas's begonia georgette frock, with scalloped hem, was embroidered boldly with gold sequins. Miss Elsie Muxlow wore rose pink crepe de chine with gathered skirt inset with gold lace, and Miss Trene Askew's nretty frock was of hydrangea blue taffeta plainly made with large bow at one side.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT RANNERDALE HOME.

At Rannerdale Soldiers' Home on Tuesday evening Mrs Betty Sneesby and ber concert party, who have been regular visitors to the home daring the year, gave the patients and staff a cheery Christmas concert, each artist bringing some gifts for the soldier patients. Following was the programme: Humorous sketches. Mrs J. T. Temple and Jack Darragh: contralto solos, Mrs Betty Sneesby and Miss Alma Sustins; "tenor solos, Mr David Law; humorous sketches and monologues, Miss Mavis Ritchie;, soprano solos, Miss Cicely Christian and Miss Eileen Irwin; violin solos, Miss Ethel Davy; humorous songs, Mr G. Cheetham; bass solos, Mr Laurence Campbell, Mrs David Law being the accompanist of the party. At the conclusion of the musical programme a delicious supper was served bv the matron and staff. Mr Chris. Smith thanked Mrs Sneesby and .her party for many enjoyable entertainments. Mrs Sneesby, in replying, said that . she and- her party looked forward to their monthly visits to Rannerdaje.. The evening concluded with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and "They are Jolly Good Fellows."