WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19180, 10 December 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to recelvo 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 ¥rs Hurst Seagej; went south yesterday on a motor trip. Miss Rita Jackson (late Kaikoura), who has been staying with Miss PhylUs Hamilton (Shirley), has gone to Auckland for Christmas.

Mrs J. Cartwright, and her nephew, Mr J. Forster, have arrived back in Timaru after an extended tour of Britain. •

Mrs Kent, who has been visiting Timaru. has returned to Christchui'ch. Miss Hetta P. Hopkins, New Brighton, is the guest of Mr and Mrs W. H. Faulkner, Kowai Bush. Mr and Mrs W. M. Shand intend taking up their residence at Stewart's Gully for the school holidays. Miss Mataura Stewart, of Stewart's Gully, is spending a holiday with Miss Winnie Cooper (Cheviot). Mr and Mrs J. W. Adams (Timaru) are among the recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel.

Mr and Mrs J. Duncan (Wellington) are stayino- at tho United Servico Hotel.

Mr and Mrs T. E. Y. Seddon and Miss Olds (Greymouth) are among tho giests at Warner's Hotel. A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs C. Kingdon, Lincoln road, to celebrate the eighteenth birthday of their daughter, Irene. Competitions, games, and dancing were enjoyed. The winners of the competitions -were Messrs L. Sherwood and L. Lo Messurier. Among those' present were:—Mr and Mrs Kingdon, Mrs T. Sherwood, Misses H. Witheli, B. Cossar Millar, A. Watkins (Graenpark), M. Johnston, D. Kingdon, L. Le Messurier, I. and D. Kingdon, L. - Sherwood, I. Kingdon, Messrs V. Freeman, G. Marshall, B. Farrant, N. Johnston, M. Gilkin, H. Brass, and J. Pierson.

UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT. The most unique and sensible Christmas gift one could give a girl interested in dressmaking is to pay her subscription for the course in Dressmaking and Designing offered by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, j She will reap lifelong benefits by cut- j ting her wardrobe expenses in half. Send to, P.O. Box 26, Te Aro G., Wellington, for Free Booklet and particulars. —1 TABLE NAPERY AT CHRISTMAS. Good appearance counts a lot and when the Christmas party sits down to your table, the appearance of the tabic napery will be mentally noticed. To get that crisp white finish so desired it is necessary to use Dove Brand Starch which though made from pure white rice costs no more than inferior starch. — l' THE SAFEST WAV. 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

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 case and comfort to tired feet. We invite inspection. —6

A Genuine Holiday for Men and Women. Madame Alwyn's Physical Culture Camp, Pigeon Bay, December 26th to January 30th. Enrolments (for full or part time) close December loth. Further particulars from Madame Alwyn, 'phone 5H57. —6

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. Wo have in stock a large variety of soothing, refreshing, and protective preparations specially compounded for this purpose. D. Ferguson Glanvillc. Chemist, 279, High street. 'Phone 2725. —6

Miss Ironside is leaving next week for Auckland, to spend the holidays with her mother. Mrs Croasdaile Bowen has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs J. \. Julius, Timaru. Mr T E Y. Seddon, M.P., and Mrs Seddon," who arrived in Christchurch yesterday, are leaving this morning for Grey mouth. Mrs E G. Studholme (Waimate) has returned'from a visit to Kaikoura and is spending a few days in Christchurch.

Mrs Henley (Napier), who has been visiting Mrs McOwen, May's road, is leaving to-day for a week s visit to Grevniouth. She will be accompanied bv her daughter, Miss Norah Henley.

Mrs Steele (Wellington) is arriving in Christchurch this morning to attend the Amberley College sports. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:-Mr Christensen (Wellington), Mr H. P. Brown (Wellington), Mr J 1' Kalaugher (Auckland), Mrs J. McQuilkin (Hinds), Mr and Mrs J. H. McKendry (Lyndhurst), Mr H M. Clark (Ashburtoii), Mr Barr (Dunedin), Mr Barr, jun. (Dunedin), and Mr and Mrs E. P. Lee, M.P. (Oamaru). Visitors at "View Brae." Hanmer Springs, include: Mrs Holloway (jNew Brighton), Miss L. Spedding (New Brighton* Mr and Mrs Barker and Misl Barker ' (Oust), • Miss Spicer (Christchurch), Miss Beck (Christchurch), Miss Duncan (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Chas. Were and Miss Dulcie Wore (Sydenham), Mr and Mrs Tanks (Timaru), Mr f. Graham (Rotherham). Mrs Barker (Wellington) Mr and Mrs Hopkins (Christchurch), Miss Gladvs Hopkins (Christchurch), Mr H. Billens (Christchurch), Miss Wilson (Christchurch). Miss Venn (Palmerston North). Miss Bridgman (Auckland), and Mr R. Walker (Christchurch). Within the short space of six months a band of ladies, organised by Mrs E. J. Cordner, have raised the gratifying ' sum of £l2O for St. Saviour's Babies' Homo at Sumner.

As a result of the recent collections, the secretary of the Opawa and St. Martins Branch has handed in £34 to the local office of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The annual report of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association makes sympathetic mention of the death of Miss S. D. Tripp, who was secretary of the Association for 23 years.

At the Victoria League party in the Jellicoe Hall last night, Mrs Deans read a letter she had received from Mrs Amery, saying that the garden party given in her honour at Mrs Deans's = homo at Riccarton provided the happiest memory of her happy visit to New Zealand. .

The St. George's Hospital lady work- | ers are organising a sale of Christmas produce in the porch of Everybody s Picture Theatre for the morning ot Fridav, December 23rd, the day on which the hospital Sisters are due to arrive from England. The Sisters community house and the hospital will bo open for inspection to the public to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon. At the conclusion of the service on Tuesday evening last, Mrs W. Nortontaylor,'principal of tho Psychic Research Institute, was the recipient or a substantial cheque from the members as a token of appreciation and of the high esteem in which ho is held by them. The secretary, Mrs Malpas, who made the presentation, spoke on bena.lt of the members. Mr Nortontaylor feelingly responded. After refreshments liad been handed round, the happy function was brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne and "God Save tho King." A wonderful transformation is due to take place at Bealey avenue this afternoon and evening, when the grounds of Lewisham Hospital will be turned into a beautiful fairyland specially illuminated! and arranged to accommodate the novel "Grand Continental." This afternoon will be dei voted to the enjoyment of the children j particularly, and the side-shows will be in full swing both in the afternoon and the evening. No entry fee will be charged for the baby show. The Continental will continue at 7 o'clock tonight until 11- o'clock. The proceeds are in aid of the Sisters' Rest House, Cashmere Hills.

At the fortieth annual meeting of the Ho&pital Lady Visitors' Association, held yesterday afternoon, a presentation of a cushion foot-warmer, engraved with her initials was niado to, Miss Adeline Turner, who has been secretary to the Association for 2o years, and who was one of the foundation members of the Association. The hospital staff presented Miss Turner with a beautiful bouquet of roses m ■recognition of her services. One of the outstanding features of Miss Turner b work in connexion with the Association was the great work she did in connexion with the establishment of the Christcfurch Hospital Nurses' Rest Cottage at Sumner, which was named after her. Much of the success of the Association is due to Miss Turner's untiring efforts, and members expressed congratulations to Miss Turner on tho fact that she has been a member since the inauguration of the Association. HOSPITAL LADY VISITORS.

ANNUAL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION.

The fortieth annual meeting of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association was held vesterday afternoon at the Christchurch Hospital, when Lady Rhodes presided over a large attendance ot memjbers. The annual report stated that 200 patients had been sent to the Rhodes' Memorial Home during the year fo,r varied periods, at a cost of £456 15s, and 42 ex-patients had received assistance in their own homes. Nearly 200 garments had been made for needy patients, while the amount spent on clothing was £74. The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory credit balance. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—President, Lady 'Rhodes; vice-president, Mrs Hogg; chairwoman of committee, Miss Tabart; committee. Mesdames Studholme, C. J. Ward, F. C. Owen, B. Fleming, S. H. Stewart, Misses Cardale and Julius; lady superintendent. Miss Muir; hon. secretary, Miss A. Turner.

Special arrangements made will ensure patrons a very pleasant evening at the All Sports Assembly Dance to be held in the Albert Hall (Cashel street) to-night, Teddy Jones's Dance Band will supply the latest musical numbers. The Christmas fox-trot competition will also be continued.