WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20091, 21 November 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

' l*ilr and Mrs Q. G. Christophers aro { nt present staying at "Kenilworth ! tl.isnol street. Mr Christophers has j been transferred from tho __ Geraldine j branch of the Bank of New South ; Wales to the Christchurch branch.

The engagement is announced or Annabr-lla Yeoman, only daughter of Mr and Air.-; A. N. Robertson, Clarence road. Kiccarton. and John Geoffrey, third son of Mr and Mrs T. Whitlow, T.inkerviUe Etrec-t, Sprcidon.

tier Excellency B!edisl&e w;li bo the guest of honour at n. reception to be given at tho Canterbury Women's Ciub on Monday, November L'-ith, at •{ p.m. Mrs J. Mowbray T-ipp (Siiverton, Geraldine), -.vho recently underwent an operation in St. George's Hospital, id row making satisfactory progress towards recovery. She expects to be to leave the hospital in about four v/ceki.

Mr and Mrs A. Doblo (Thames) L-c etaying at tho United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs O. J. Newey (Birmingham) are among the recent arrivals at tho Clarendon Hotel.

Mrs George Aiacdonald (Lowry Hills, North Canterbury), president of tho Cheviot branch of the Plunket Society, is at present in Wellington attending the Plunket Conference, and is returning to Chrietchurch on Sunday, The Hon. Helen St. John (England;, who has been visitine her cousin, Mrs W llSinm Dean.->, Sandown, has left for the soui'ii to stay with Mrs George Ilennessy, Garryowen, Morven. Mrs John Montgomery (''Holmbrook.'' KendaHon) is staying with IMiSi; Hilda Montgomery for the I.ittle River Show.

Mr D. F Denneh>, well-known i.i political and sporting circles in Christchurch, is leaving, early m December, for Australia, where he is to he married to Miis Constance Donnelly, of 'loowoomba. Queensland. Miss Dennohy, who is an accomplished musician, h::s trai-<?Ued widclj* in Europe a 11' I Arnenc;'.. Aiwr the marriage Mr Dennehy nrid his bride -will return to Christchurch, where they will make their home.

Mrs C. de R. And rows and Miss A. C. Frecmnn were passengers on tho Wahino from Wellington yesterday. Mrs John Deans, who has been spending a. holiday at Uiccarton House, hr.s returned to Kirkstyle.

Mrs J. C. Westall, who has been visiting Enplund, is now returning to the Dominion, and is expected in Ci.ri.ctfhurch before Christmas.

Mis.; Mildred Cooke (Rugby street), who is visiting England, intended returning to New Zealand nest month, but has now decided to postpone her departure from England until early in tho Now Year. Mrs B. C. Ruthenord. who has been btnyine with her parents, Mr and Mrs George C. Dcrrett, Hororata, loft last night for a visit to the North Island.

The St. Margaret's College Old Girls' Association ib holding its annual reunion this week. The time 6 of the various functions are ad\-erfciaed in another column, and it is hoped that all old girls will attend as many as possible of them.

Miss E. "Wise, who recently underwent a serious operation, is recovering satisfactorily, and is now staying Trith Mrs Keeffe (Lake Coleridge). ' ° Miss Dorothea McKay (Coldstream) has returned liome after spending a fortnight's holiday in Timaru.

Mr and Mrs Paul Rivers Mr E. B. Morgan (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C. Twinano (Auckland), Mrs R. E. Lynch (Wellington), Mr Allan M. Randall (Sydney), and Mr G. H. Gray (Timaru) are staying at the Hotel Federal.

Mies Erica Baillie, of Wellington, for several years librarian in the State Forest Service, has been appointed librarian at Massey Agricultural College. She was for some time relieving at the Wellington Public Library before her attachment * to the Government Department. Miss Baillie is n daughter of Mr H. Baillie, formerly Wellington City Librarian.—Press Service.

Recent guests at "Garthowen," Akaroa, inclu'de Mr Clayton (Avonside), Mr and Miss Hessie and child (Opawa), Mr and Mrs Eiggood (Invercargill), Mijs Williamson (Oamaru), Miss Lumsden (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Higgins (Hampden), Mr and Mrs Barker and child (St. Albans), Mr and Mrs Scrimshaw (Richmond), Miss Xosworthy (Ashburton), Miss Menzies (Cashmere Hills), Mr and Mrs Homan (Hornby), Mr nad Mrs Campbell (Tokoroa), Mrs Leslie (Riccarton), Mr Jones (Lyttelton), Mr and Mrs Lukey- (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs Thorndiko (Christchurch).

SOLVING MENU PROBLEMS. Somotbing different to flavour the meat dish I That's the hardest problem in menu-planning, and one that is constantly recurring. But pop a bottle of mild, sweet-tasting Military Sauce on the table, and your problem is solved, bold by all grocers. Is 3d quart bottle. o

HAIR WAVING APPOINTMENTS. Patrons of Misses R. and M. Beattio, Hair Waving Specialists, are invited to book early their appointments for before Christmas ana the holidays. Both the Eugene and the Macdonald methods are executed under the pern^L att i ntion of Mr Beattie. 'Phone 30-988. 748 Colombo street. shore ChisnaH and Stewart. -- j

OBITUARI

BARROW FAIR.

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. To raise funda to help the ->.-ork of the Young Women's Christian Association in India, China, and Japan, the local branch cf the organisation yesterday evening held a barrow fair in the Choral Hall. The interior of the building was specially decorated for the occasion, and from early evening was a scene of activity, a feature being the gaily-decorated wheelbarrows. The fai' was officially opened by Mrs W. Machinl The many stalls did a good trade. They were managed as follows:—Produce, the Board of Directors; sweets, the Gaiety Club; cakes, the Girl Citizens; flowers, the Cafeteria girls; toilet requisites, the Hostel girls; books and E °l'- re ' „ Club; Christmas gilts, the Sunshine Ciub. J 3 ?*"*"*, i f«' creain was dispensed by a party of the senior girI B ; and throughout the evening the orchestra of tae Y.M.C.A, provided music.

Taa Ijafiy Editor will be pleas od to reesive I'or publication •..i is the "'Wonien'a Corner" items of social or personal aevra. Such items should bo fnlly authenticated, and engagement jnotices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- J en«o is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to. i> * fronue.:.

MISS JEAN BROWN,

TIMARU NEWS.

MRS JESSIE MARIA 'BANNEHR. Ir. Geraidine on Wedueacay the death occurred of Mrs Jessie Maria. Bannehr, wife of Mr T. H. Banr.eh*, formerly a well-known resident of Nelson. Mrs Bannehr, who "was tne only child of Mr William Mceeh, of H.M. Customs, was born in Nelson, where, later, she married Mr T. H. Bannehr, for many years editor and part proprietor of tho •'Nelson Colonist," which ceased publication some years ago. In IGOS, Mr and Mrs Bannehr left Nelson for Christchurch, where they lived for two years, afterwards moving to Geraidine, where their home has been for the past twenty years. Mrs Bannehr took a keen interest in social matters, both in Nelson and Geraidine, and enjoyed the affection of a large circle of friends. Mr H. M. Bannehr, of Christchurch, is a son, and another son, Mr W. J. Bannehr, was a former resident of Christchureh, where, for some year?, he acted as seeretarv of St. Saviour's Guild.

MRS MARY REYNOLDS. By the recent death of Mrs Mary Aun Reynolds, Puaha lost an o'.d and respected resident. Mrs Reynolds was born in London in 1&74, and arrived ia New Zealand in 1806, residing in different parts of tho colon;.'. In lOCS she went to Little River, and three years later was married to Mr W. Reynolds, and has resided in Puaha ever since. I'or twelve years she he'd the position of postmistress. She has been in indifferent health for some time, and her end was not unexpected. Mrs Reynolds ia survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs Arthur Mould and Miss Lucy Reynolds, both of Puaha. The funeral, which took place on Sunday. was largely attended. The Itev. IX JJ. Hay conducted the service in the church, and later at the graveside in the Little Iliver cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Harry Moffett, All Moffett (nephews), J. Chapman, jur.., J. Topp, K. Vanstor.e, and Geo. Humphries.

Wreaths wore sent by the following: fitrls Friendly Society, V.'airewa Factory Suppliers, Kinloob employees, Loyai Wairewa Lodge, I'uaha School children, Little River Mothers' Union, Fuaha Sunday School children, Mr and Mrs W. Aitken, Mrs Milligan and Molly, Mr and Mrs J. R. White and family, Mr and Mrs Dickson, Mr and Mrs J. Smith and family, Mr end Mrs A. H. Harris, Mr and Mrs T. Thompson, Mrs J. F. Buchanan and Misses Buchanan, Mr and Mrs 1.. Jobliu, Mrs Dawson, Mr and Mrs Tahuhu and family, M. and I->. McCallum, Mr and Mrs if. Tyson, Mr and Mrs K. French, Mrs E. Banks, Mr and Mrs H. Reed and family, Mr and Mrs J. Humphries and Laurie, Mr and Mrs J. Johnson and Harry, Mr and Mrs A. Thompson, Mr and Mrs K. U. Vanstone and family, Dad, Valrr.aj, Lucy, and Arthur, E. and E. J. Jobljlc.

\N appreciation. ■By F.A.i There passed away at the Coronation Hospital, Cashmere Hills, a fqw days ago, one, who for eleven and a. half years, put up a brave and gallant tight against di&ea&e and suffering. M iss Jean Brown wa3 a woman of strong sympathy and convictions, and during her long stay in hospital — most of which was spent in bed —sho exerted a lasting influence over those who came into close contact with her. Many patients went to ber for advice «nd counsel, which were always readily and cheerfully given. Although suifering from a disease which is essentially a tedious and trying one. Miss Brown kept her mind alert and keen with tho best literature. She loved all that was beautiful in life, and showed a never failing pleasure in the wonders of Nature, includiqg the flowers which her friends and fellowpatients loved to take to her.

The memory of her wonderful patienoe, calmness, and fortitude in her long illness will ever be cherished by those who knew her. It is often said that sickness embitters people; but never was that so with Miss Brawn. A3 violeta and other flowers exhale a more-fragrant, perfume when crushed and bruised so it was with her in her time of affliction. Her life was united .to that of One who was, before her, "perfected through suffering." Many will miss the earthly presence of Misa Brown on the balcony at Coronation ; but as those who k.iew her best love her best, so they will not grieve that she has been taken from them. Rather will they rejoice that she has been set free suffering, and called to a higher life where her gifts will find their fulfilment in service.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr 3 <X. R. l/Oi:ghnan (Fairlie) is staying' with Mrs C. H. Tripp, Wai-it; road. Mrs Westmacctt and Misa E. Westmacott (Nile Btreet) have returned home after spending a few days with Mrs H. Maefarlanc, "Waikora," Waihaorunga. Mis 3 M. Bond (Dunrobin, Southland), who is the guest of Mrs F.lworthv, Pareora Cottage, le Cren'a terrace, wL'l return south to-morrow. Miss D. "Wright (Oamaru) is staving with Mra C. S. Bruce, Douglas street. Mrs W. Eaymond (Nile street) returned yesterday from a short visit to Christchurcb. .Miss D. Eaymond has left on a visit to Mrs D. Brodrick, Martinborough. Miss D. Rhodes (Hadlow) will leave to-morrow to spend a few aavg with Mrs W. N. Bond (Dunrobin, Southland). Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs C. W. Luke (Wellington), Mr and Mrs E. J. Voss (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs C. J. Newey (England), Messrs W. E. Wilson (Christchurch), N. Falconer CDunedin), F B. Legge (Duncdin), G. E. Hatton (Christchurch), 1.. EothchUd (Wellington), E. Babbidge (Wellington), and p. G. Hudson (Melbourne).

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN.

M— S -4. -la —.esui:, pres;oent of the Canterbury branch of tbe National Council <->£ V omen, presided at a conversazione held at tbe Chamber of Oointuerrc Ila!! last r.ight, when members were auorded an opportunity of weicoming to Cbriftehurch Miss H. Hull and Mir-s ->t- Sims, who attended the Pan-Pac i '-or. fer en: e held recent!? in Honolulu. In her introductory letcarks Miss Jamicson said that s.be w-ia frequently asked "What ia the National Council of Women?" To those seeking infer-ir-alios &bc would explain that thu Christchur-h branch, one or nine such branches ir, New Zealand, represented wom'-a'ti organised societies in the City. The nine branches in the Dominion tve-v affiliated to form the

National Council ef Women in New Zealand, and this C'ouccil was, la its turn affiliated with the Internationa? Council in. which were representatives of morn than 80 different countries Thus it us.! that, millions of «uw?u were bound together in their common effort to improve social conditions throughout toe world, to work for universal peace, and for understand ii:g amongst nations and peoples. Hi SB Hull, who represented, at the confereuce, the Free Kindergartens of New Zealand, briefly described her arrival at Honolulu and the drive of 100 miles arranged on the day of their arrival, when they were «• harmed with the beauty of Hawaii, with its banana groves, its sugar-fields, and rice-fields, its pineapple canning factory, its tropica! trees, and *hrub<i and tiov. ers. Khe then dealt interestingly with some of the outstanding women v. ho attended tbe conference, particularly mentioning Mrs Peeve, an American, who was International President of the Pan Pacilie conference; Mrs Sv,an:cv, a vigorous woman of 70, worked enthusiastically on the Preparation Committee; Dame Kachel Crowdy, an Kr.giishwoman, who was sent by the League of Nations, i-nd who is in charge of the social work connected with the League, and Miss .Tean Begg, leader of the New Zealand delegation. Miss Hull was particularly interested in the work of adult education, which is undertaken at "moonlight schools'' in America, and carried out bv honorarv teachers

amongst the masses i:s China and Japan, ivhere the people are greedy for education. At the present rate of progress in adult education in Chirm, she said, it, n-88 estimated that in ]P'.O sll the teeming millions of Chinese would be ab'e to read and write. Miss Sims, v, ho. at the conference, was the New Zealand representative of the Federation o:.' University Women, said that matters of wide u:tere>t and deep import had becu discussed, and the work had been serious, solid, and strenuous, too strenuous for man;.- of

the delegates who were riot in perfect health. She >~sid that in matters connected with child welfare New Zealand was in the foremost rank, but in the matter of "library education'' the Dominion lagged far behind Australia and America, for whose people the libraries fulfilled a definite educational and social "service- She. thought that the American women dominated the conference of i tOSO, and emphasised the fact that, if j future conferences were to be thoroughly j representative of all the countries bor- i dering the Pacific, each country must j send the, very best representatives i available. j Miss Sims thought that more useful ] work would be done if the deliberations ! ti the conference were more restricted j

ia scope, and more intensively studied. | Amongst the subjects discussed were: (1) Adjustment of family life to pre- j ! sent ec'onomiu and social conditions; 1 (2) removal of legal disabilities fro«i ; children born out of wedlock, and the j disuse of the word "illegitimate' ; (o) . necessity of having qualified women in J public offices; (4) the usefulness of , children's Courts and the necessity of women police, who are now doing valu- : able work in almost every country m . ; the world except New Zealand; (o) tne ■ j necessity of opportunity for > ; ration for all —children, adnlta, and sub- j : 1 oct races—and particularly for clever j ' children who are now often neglected; . ; \ 6) consideration for women in the back- j | blocks; (7) the opening of the door to i women in the highest branches of edu- ; cation; and (S) the advisability of mak- j | ing use of the information compi.eti by J the League of Nations. j Miss Sims said that the delegates ; | were greatly interested in the fact Wat ! I Maori and white children were educated j I side by side in New Zealand. *'l had j i to repeat it two or three times before t : they would believe me." she said. j | On the motion of Mrs C. A. Fraer, ; j seconded by Mrs T. E. Taylor, a hearty j vote of thanks was accorded the ! i speakers. WEDDINGS, SMITH—FALKINDER ' ; At St. Mary's Church. Addington, j I y.esierday afternoon. Canon W. S. i i iiean celebrated the marriage of Eiia j j May, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs ; • T. Falkinder, Macaulav street, Ad- ; ! dington, and Horace Gibson, second i sort of Mr and Mrs J. Smith, Ferry ! i road. The church was decorated by ; I friends of the bride. Mrs Loe was j i organist, and Mr Falkinder save his j : daughter away. : ' The bride wore a long-sleeved frock , i oi ivory satin, with square neck-line, • i pointed bodice, and long flared skirt, j ! drooping slightly r.t the back. The j j veil of silk net was arranged over a j I tight littles lace cap, worn off the fore— j | head, and caught at each side with a j cluster of orange blossom ._ It was very ■ long and formed a graceful train. She j ' carried a shfiaf of lilies. j The two bridesmaids. Miss Dolce j i Falkinder. sister of the bride, and f ! Miss Gladys Carter, wore frocks of j ! white floral riino::, patterned in aprij cot and worn over underdresses of I apricot crepe de chine. They were I made alii;'-?, with tiny pufied eleeves, i narrow belts, and tiared Ekirts, failI ing v. ith uneven hem-lines. Their I v.ide hats of apr icot felt matched their j bouquets 'if Madame Heriot roses, i Mr Clarence Heard was best man ! and Mr Noel Smith was groomsman. I The wedding reception was held at ' trio Dickens street hall, Mrs Falkinder wearing a handsome frock of deep blue satin inarocaiu and georgette, inset with cream lace at the neck and a Bangkok straw hat to match, edged with crinoline straw. Her bouquet wad of shaded mauve flowers. Mrs ! Smith, the bridegroom's mother, wore I a navy crepe de chine frock trimmed with tloral georgette, and a cream felt j hat. Kho carried a bouquet; of wajl- : tiower colouring. I The bride travelled in a navy satin | irock with collar and cuffs of lemon : georgette, a navy facecloth coat with j grey fur collar and cuffs, and a wide | r.ary felt hat.