WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20096, 27 November 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs Deans (Uicccrson House), her daughter, Mrs Burgi.s (England), and her granddaughter, A! iss Norah Deans (Kirkstyle) arc arriving in Wellington i'roni Engiand on Sunday, and are expected in Christchureb ca Tuesday morning. Mrs Heetor Rolleston, -who has been visiting Mrs W. llollestcn and Mrs Teschemakcr, Fendalten, is leaving for the North Island on Saturday evening. Mrs Hue;h Acland (lirown'o road) is visiting Hawke's Bay. Mrs Herbert Robinson (Picton)_ is the guest of Mrs Keith Ollivier, Kugby street, Merivale. In St. Peter's Vicarage grounds, L'puer Kicearton, Mrs \V. Kollestou will formally open tho parish iete, which i-s to be held on Saturday afternoon. Derry's Band will play during the afternoon and dancing competitions will be held, while there will l>e the usual complement of wellstocked stalls. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore (Fendalton), who have been visiting England, are returning to New Zealand by the Remueru, due in Wellington on Sunday. Their daughter, Mrs P. A. Keddeil, Merivale, has gono to Wellington to meet them, and will return with them to Christ-church oil Tuesday morning.

Preparations are almost completed for the Merivale Parish fete, to be held on Saturday in tho_ adjoining grounds of Messrs Peter Wood, E. H. S. Hamilton, and F. W . Ilobbs. A tennis tournament will be played on three courts, and a miniature course has been laid out. There wil be a great number of weli-stoe&ed an 1 attractively decorated stalls. anc afternoon tea and strawberries ana cream will bo served.

ltecen;, guests at the Franz Glacier Hotel, Wailio Gorge, inciudo Dr and Mrs Raymond (Xapier). Mr and Miss McFarlano (Napier), Miss EBarker (England), Mr Johnston (Christchureb), Mr Wilson (Dunedin), Mr L. J. Howard (Christchureb), Mr and Mrs B. T. Turner (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs S. Birch (Chnstchurch;, Miss A. E. Dodge (Christchureh). Miss D. M. Cook (Christchi'i-eh). M>ss A. Ellen (Christchureh). Mr It. Hmrhmsr>n (Hermitage), Mr . Williams (Hermitage), Mr V. Williams (Hermitage). Mr an/1 Mrs .T. Beynon (Sriitli Africa). Mr T S. Burgess (Adelaide), Mr J. Charters (Nelson). Miss -^"r* 0 ' 1 (Grevmouth), Miss Mallinsor. Christchurch). Mr M. Coulson (Hokitika), Mr and Miss (Glasgow, Scotland). Mr and Mrs Williams (Christch-reh). Mrs Cooper (Wellington), Key. A. iv. Warren (Hari Hari), and Mrs Lans (England). Tho 1930 aesaion o: the Bluebird Fireside Circle, connected with the East Belt Methodist Church, dosed with a banquet, given in the church parlour. The evening passed pleasantly with musical items, games, and competitions. The musical items were given bv the Misses. Dorothy feteel and Buffi Dixon. On Saturday last tho Circle was entertained by Mrs Blait i and tho Lyttelton Bluebird Fireside 1 Club at the Methodist Parsonage, Lyttelton, where a happy evening was spent. Miss Nancy Foster had arranged a fine programme, consisting of instrumental, yocal, and elocutionary items, games, and competitions, which was greatly enjoyed. Instrumental items were given by the Misses Nancy Foster, Freda Foster, and D. Perry; songs by the Alisses D. Perry, V Perry, and A. Shuier; and a recitation by Airs Blair. Miss "\\innie Sherris won the competition. Supper was served by the host-esses.

A garden fete, in aid of tho Halswell Convent Building Fund is to bo held on Saturday at the residence of Mr <_r. G. Holmes, '"Knocklynn," Halswell. The grounds, which are beautifully situated, nro. to be specially lighted at night. During tho afternoon a band will be in attendance. Baby shows, stepping competitions, Highland dancing, chocolate alley, and boating on the lake "will provide iimusement for all-comers. Cars will le;tve Cathedral square (near tho Post Office), Spencer street, Addington, and Lincoln road terminus from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. A parking-place will be provided for motore.

APPOINTMENTS FOR HAIRWAVING.

Christmas anfl the Holidays are not very far away, and Misses R. and M. Bonttie strongly advise all patrons to book early their appointments for hairwaving by the Eugene or Macdonald processes. Mr Beattie personally Attends to all waving and obtains, through his highly-skilled methods, remarkably fine results. 'Phono 30-988 for an "appointment, or call at 748 Colombo street, above Chisnall and Stewart's. —1

The Lady Editor will be pleased k> reeei a * j EewSiii the "Womcn'j Corner" items of social P el)t ' Such items should be fully authenticated, jind rfTTe°von<lnotices must bear the signatures of both paiae-. "jl . ence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women,

Canon J. .'J. Wilford, Principal of Col logo House, and Mrs Y\ liford left by the i'erry steamer last evening for Wellington,* whence they will prooeea by tho Mahana to England. Thej expect "to return to Christchureh early in 1932. Mr and Mrs C. 11. Luke (Wellington) are among ths guests at Earner s Hotel. Misses Z. Hart i N Du;"u:diii;, M. G. Ilait j (Lawrence), and M. M. ICresse (Chicago), are staving at the United !Servicc Hotel. Keceat guests at StoneJiurst Private Hotel, Latimer square, include Mr and Mrs Brit land (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Sefton, Mr and Mrs Millar (Irivercargill), Mr and Mrs Kemp (Wanaka), Major and Mrs Leech (Dunedin), and Mrs and Miss Kettle (Greymouth). The latest arrivals at the Hotel Fedoral include Air 11. It. "i oung (Wellington), Mr J. Perry (Wellington), Mr and Mrs .13. Dawson (Wellington), Mr J. Huggins (Palmerston North), Mr H. Trcmuivan (LowCr llutt), Mr T. Snow (Wellington), Mr J. G. Kane (Auckland), Mr G. R. Law (Auckland), -Mr C. H. Taylor (Wellington), Mr K. Orion (Tiniaru), Mr and Mra Affleck (Wellington), Mr C. Kane (Hanmer), Mr J. 11. Goode (Sydney), Mr D. S. McGhie (Wellington). In the Hastings street Hall, the Hope of Oh ristehureh I.odge gave a "gift, party'' in honour of Miss Myrtle Itestall and Mr Clarence Teague, who art- to be married next month. The guejts of honour received many useful presents and a pleasant evening was spent by the guests. GARDEN TARTY AT FENDALTON.

The jvcs of the Freemasons troin nil parts of the Dominion, who are visiting Christchurch for the annual coiiimunication cf Grand Lodge were hospitably entertained yesterday afternoon, at a garden party held at the homo of Mrs Duvid Crozior, tonclulton. . The members oi the eiitortuinineut committee responsible for the pleasant gathering were Mrs J. N. Du reu, Airs David Crcwier, Mrs C. S. 1 liompson Mrs Allan Fisher. Mrs .1. t>Bor'thwick, Mrs Clifton Bingham, an" ..Mrs A. IX. llobbs. Mrs Rovce Nicholls assisted _ u*r mother in" tho entertainment ot the visitors, and Mrs George Cowper and Misses Heni and An ice Scott rendered valuable help in managing the various competitions. The large garden, nearly an aero sn extent, bordered by the Wairarapa stream looked beautiful, the \ioas, roses and pvrethrum. being greatly admired by the guests. Several ainusins competitions were held, and tennis was enjoyed hv many. I. nfortunatelv. before 4 o'clock rain fell, and outdooi names had to be discontinued. Tea was served in a small marqum. on small tables, decorated with coral flowers. . . The various oomoetitions wt-re "' bv Mrs Simpson (quoits), Mrs (puttinc). Miss Flavell. and Mrs HarL In the evening, the visitors nttendod a picture party at the Repent Tliontr-. and were afterward® entertained supper at the "Antoinette.

PARTY AT IENDALTON. At her heme in Wrox ton yesterday afternoon, Mrs C. G. W ilkin entertains J many of her friends at a particularly charming party. The hostess wore a frock oF navy blue georgette, patterned in royal blue ar.d red in floral design. Tea was served in tho drawing-room and on the verandah, and ths guests greatly enjoyed playing on an _ ingeniouslycontrived miniature golf course, on which the player 3 showed much skill and dexterity "in handling th© putter. The competition was won by Miss Gladys Cotton. A putting competition held later in the afternoon was won by Mrs Maurioe Gresson and Miss Lilian Gales, who tied for first prize. The guests included Mrs R. G Petro, Mrs Maurice Greason. Mrs M. S. Brown, Mrs J. H. Williams, Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs George Weston, Miss K Atkinson, Miss Philpotts. Miss Gresson, Mrs A. Leslie Mnct'arlane, Miss Gladys Cotton, Mrs William Anderson, Mrs V. Turnbull, Miss Margaret Morton, Mrs Kenneth Gresson, Mrs Maurice Russell, Mrs Harold Greenwood, Miss Dora Bruce, Miss Lilian Gates, Miss Elsio Macfnrlane, and Miss Denshire. CONCERT AT CALEDONIAN HALL. Beautiful bouquets, baskets or flowers, and boxes of sweets, presented to the performers at the concert at the Caledonian Hall last night, showed in marked degree the appreciation of tho large audience.

Miss Kathleen Garveu wore a handsome trained gown of black mirror velvet, draped in one-sided effect over geometrically patterned gold lace mounted on japonica pink georgette, and caught with ornaments of red paillettes and brilliants. Miss Nellie Hay ward, who acted as acclompanist throughout the evening, wore a frock of primrose georgette, trimmed with loose panels of opalescent embroidery; Mrs C. Leeming's frook of carnation red georgette was shirred lightly on the shoulders, while the full skirt fell longer at the sides; Mrs Frank Bennett wore a beautiful frock of briar-rose pink satin, with fully ilared skirt and shirred bodice finished with a big bow at the side, and Mrs Brosnahan wore a geranium red frock, with plain bodice of stamped velvet, and two-tiered skirt of georgette; Miss Eunice James More a whit© satin frock with shoulder spray of deep red roses; Miss Marian Hayward wore a prettv frock of ciel blue figured taffeta, with lose pointed side panels falling below the hem; Miss Peggv McGree*>ey's effective frock ot pink floral taffeca was patterned with red roses and finished with a quaint bow and long ends at the back of the neck; Miss Anita Graham, smart frock of daffodil yellow "oorgette frock, the waist defined with two tiny picot-edged frills; M iss Eileen Maher, ecru lace mounted on cameo nink satin -, Miss Nan Ellis, a lovely frock of pastel pink taffeta, patterned in rose pint in large floral design ; M : ss Kfchei Rattray, malachite green crepe de cnine with hip yoke and front panel of silver lace

ANNIE HERBERT

MEMORIAL. STKKET COLLECTION. 'Fo provide iunds for a iittmg memorial to Mrs Annie L. Herbert, whose many good works amongst the poor and needy of Christchurch for many years are well remembered, a street collection was made yesterday, and .ilso a sale of produce, cakes and toys from a stall in V ictoria square. Xhe sum of £OB 10s vvas collected., unci the proceeds of tho sale amounted to 10s, a total of £7B Gs Tho members of the staff of the Christchurch Hospital will be given an opportunity of contributing to-morrow. At the close of yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Board, Mr A. T. Smith received the contributions of members. Between fifty and sixty ladies gave their serviced as collectors, Mrs J. R. Evans being in charge. The produce stall was. conducted by Mesdanies • • W. Keeves, Vernon Stapp, and J. H. Pugb At tho headquarters, the social room £*6 tho City Counci Chambers, the secretary, Or. Annie Fraer. was in charge. Hie special cake, made bv Mrs Williams and iced by Sirs 1... Wilson. was won by the Wnlthani orphanage. The form that the memorial to Mis Herbert will take has not been decided upon, but definitely it will be hi connexion with the Juhilce Horn 6 for tho aged indigent at Woolston, m which Mrs Herbert in her life time was greatly interested. HOSPITAL BOARD COLLECTION. The Hospital Board, at its meeting yesterday, received from Mr 11. P Herbert an enlarged framed photograph of Mrs Herbert. He wished it to be hung at the .Jubilee Home. The chairman (Mr H. J. Otley) and Mr A. T. Smith expressed the Board's thanks for the gilt and its appreciation of Mrs Herbert's work. I liey would all know, said Mr Smith, that there was a street collection being held that day to raise funds for the election ol' a memorial at the Jubilee Home. , A collection maae onions members ot the Board realised i"2 18s fxl.

VICTORIA LEAGUE.

APPEAL FOR SUPPORT. Speaking at. vestcrday afternoon's "at home" of the \ ictoria League, the president, Mrs E. G. Ifogg, regretted the fact that recently there had been a number ot resignations from the league, most of them on the grounds that members had not the time to give. "A work such as we are trying to do requires a certain amount of sacrifice." said Mrs Hogg, and went on to explain to the members v.hat the League was doing iu the time between its quarterly meetings "You all know," she said, "that the main duty of the Leaguo is to draw closer the bonds of the Empire. \\e seek to aid men and women conimß into this country, and one of the things that takes up a great deal ot our time is the looking after young people, particularly joung women, after their arrival here. "Another part of our work is to try to link up the children of our primary schools with children in England and in other parts of the world. From the library, looks and magazines and all kinds of periodicals are sent away to ionclv settlers and we are continually in want of old books and magazines for this work " Mrs Hogg read various reports trom the committees in charge of the different departments of the League's activities and again appealed to the members to. do all thev oould to support the work of the Leaguo and its principles.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY

At the meeting ot the Council of the Girls' Friendly Society, held at the Hostel, Gloucester street, on Tuesdav, Miss Bromley Codes welcomed home Mrs West-Watson, rice-president of the Society. The annual report, and balance-sheet were read by trie honorary secretary and passed for the annual meeting. At the conclusion of the business Mrs West-Watson pave a brief account of her trip, dwelling chiefly on her visit to Townsend House, in London, a line building built by the Friendly Society in memory of the foundress, Mrs Alary Townsend. She described the board-room, library, offices, etc., but was particularly struck by the invalid members' needlework department, where a band of honorary workers was busy cutting out and preparing needlework of a!J descriptions for invalid members. These, in many rnses, receive a small pension, but help themselves by needlework. A case of needlework done by invalids contained wonderful and beautiful work for sale. Unfortunately, Mra Weet-Watson did not see the Princess Mary caravan, but visited the Lady Cunliffe camping place, in a beautiful part of Surrey. There members from all parts of England are able to enjoy a cheap and restful holiday. Mrs West-Watson also saw seme of the fine work beint? dona by the Society in America. \ vote of thanks was accorded Mrs WestWatson .

It was announced at the meeting that, through the kindness of the Bishop and Mrs West-Watson, a festival would he held at Dishopscourt on Saturday, December 13th, when town and country members and their mothers would be present.

TENNIS MATCH. Yesterday afternoon a team of Avonside B players journeyed to Rangiora, and played a match against Rangiora B players at the Rangiora Club's tennis courts, where they were hospitably entertained at afternoon tea. The Avonside players, who were accompanied by Mrs J. C. -Lord, had established a lead when play was interrupted by rain. They were Mra Gilbert, Mrs Ilodgkineon, Mrs Burnett, Mrs Prince, Mrs K.'ngsland, Misses Boddington, A. Edmonston, and V. Rogers. The Rangiora players were Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Murdoch, Mrs X,. M. King, Mrs McDonald, " Mrs March, Misses Scott. Bruere, and Simon.

WAYS TO A MAN'S HEART. It tikes n\ore than pepper and sait to give a fish or meat dish just that right nick of flavour men relish so rV-V;, It takes the rich, sweet-tastine 1 Military Worcester Sauce to lift plain, everyday rieals out of the commonplace-. Ask your grocer for Military Worcester Sauce, la 3d quart bottle.

ST. MARTIN'S HOUSE OF T HEM'. 1

j annual meeting. I • v>y the kindness of Miss Rui:, v/ho lent her beautiful garden in Abberley road for the occasion, the committee and helpers of St. Martin's House of Help were, yesterday afternoon, afforded an opportunity of meeting' ciiyh other under pleasant circumstances and at the same time, of according a wcl' I come to Bishop and Mrs West-Watson j St. Martin's House oi' Help W as opened at 'll4 Salisbury street fourteen months ago for the purpose of relieving distress in the City. The members of I the committee are Archdeacon P >J Taylor (president), the Rev. p. Rrj v .*.]i (secretary), Veil. Archdeacon p. Haggitt, the Revs. C. A. Fraer, J. Coursev, C. Perry, and Mrs Berrv.

Yesterday's gathering took the* form of an annual meeting, at which the first annual report and balance-sheet were submitted. The report said: ''Looking back we sec how much bigger our first vear's work lias been than wo expected, owing to the wave of unemployment. Help has been given to J054 separate family iiipH. This has meant supplying 5030 applications for lood, clothing, rent, fares to work, furnishings, boots and shoes, and so on. The size of the work has been rendered possible not only by the generous donations disclosed in the balance-sheet, but also through abundant gifts of clothing. These have been great that the sorters at times had hardly room to work. Hence, most lines, though not in all, we have been able to supply the needs oil our clients as we could not have done otherwise. The balance-sheet does not, and cannot, show any of the value of clothing and produce given out. To give these supplies out has been the task of about forty voluntary helpers, each of whom has given nearly two hours' work a week. The house o\vc3 a debt of gratitude to them, and it has been a pleasure to work together. Thanks are also due to those helpers outside the house who have done sewing for us."' The report concludes with thanks to various organisations, schools, and other sympathisers who have helped during the year. The balance-sheet showed that, the receipts for tiie Near, largely made up of contributions and donations, totalled £.780 7s 3d. Pour hundred and thirtyfour pounds seven shillings and fivepence had been spent on food, and the total expenditure was £730 1-t- Chi, leaving a small credit balance, which, however, had been absorbed within the last few weeks. In reviewing the year's work Mr Revell expressed deep gratitude to the freezing companies of Christchurch, who had been most generous in gifts of meat. Bishop West-Watson, after gratefully acknowledging the welcome given to Mrs West-Watson and himself, said that it was being more and more borne in upon him that there were depths of distress in New Zealand of which he, at first, had had no idea. St. Martin's House of Help, he said, had done, and was doing, a wonderful work in the very best way. It was relieving poverty am' was giving an opportunity of helping to many people who, though kindly disposed, did not know how to help in the way that would be most useful. Tt had also given an opening to many who were able to give personal service in the cause of others, and this service had • been given gladly and cheerfully by more than forty helpers. The work had been carried out in the right spirit, and those who gave and those who received regarded each other as brothers, and the feeling of goodfellowship that had been created would continue, he hoped, long after tho necessity for the 'House of Help had disappeared. On behalf of the diocese, he thanked Mr Kevell am. his large band of workers. At the conclusion of :be business tea was served in the large drawing-room, and the helpers, who were drawn from all tho City parishes, enjoyed a pleasant social gathering. PIANOFORTE RECITAL.

At Jellic-oc Hall last 'light, to a large audience, the students of .Miss Irene I.aescn, L.T.C.L., assisted by local artists, gave an enjoyable recital.

The following was the programme:—Ploao* forte duet, "A Box of Soldiers," Kata Kirk fc.nd Audrey Bowden; pianoforte solo, "Reverie," Miss Moira Webley; recitation, "The Burglar,'' Miss Komola Bunt; pianoforte solo, ' * Adieu-Ue voir," Itata Kirk; vocal wolo.

"The Dawn lias a Sons," Misu Gladys Harris; pianoforte boIoh: \.&) "Yalse Triste" (Sibelius), (b) "Bird Son-" (Palnigrcn), Hazel Gibbard; pianoforte solo, "G.oaming," Audrey Bowden; Chines© novelty trio, Valerie Bowden. Marjorie ar.d Noelino Gibbard; pianoforte solo, "Barcarole" (Offenbach), Joyce Pctch; pianoforte solos: (a) "Valse" (Sibelius.), (b) "Balmoral" (Sivrai), Jean McLeod; vocal bolo, Miss Kathleen Chappie; pianoforte duct*, ' 'Capricante" nVach?), Doris Gaudin and Hazel Gibbard; inler'ude, Mr De Roo and party; pianoforte duet, ''lrish,'* Joyce Petch and Betty Waters: vocal duet. "Water Lilies." Jean McLeod and Hazel Gibbard; pianoforte solos: (a) "Songs My Mother Taught Me" (Dvorak), (b) "To the Rising San" (Dvorak), Miss Yolande Begrg; vocal solo, Mr A!«n Eaglo; pianoforte solo, "Uussian Dance," Betty Wnters; vocal solo, "Hindu Sons,'* Miss Mavis Wright; pianoforte solo, "Romance'' (Sibelius). Miss Mildred Lawson; recitation. Miss Kathleen Chappie; pianoforte solo, "Salut D'amour" (Elgar), Doris Gaudin; pianoforte duet, 4 'Hezentanz" (McDowell), Jean McLeod and Ashleigh K. Petch.

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WEDDINGS

.MULLAN —CODLIJN (i. Much kindly interest wis aroused, especially in football circles, by the marriage, celebrated at St. Marys Church Manchester street, yesterday morning of Doris Muriel, youngest daughter of Mrs M. Codling, St. Albans, and Thomas Francis, youngest soil of the late ilr and Mis W. Mullan, of Christchuro.i. The i ridetrroom is a prominent and pomifv member of the Christchurch Pootoall Club, lor which he has played half-back in the first fifteen tor many seasons and has also frequently repiesented the province, and been a member of several touring teams The ceremony was performed by the Rev Father Alfred Cull en, S>.M., who also celebrated Nuptial Mass Mr Ray Boland was organist and Mr Basil Tavlor was best man. Tho bride, who was escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr Bartel Murphy, wore a graceful frock ol soft white satin made with lace yoke scalloped on to the ti)4ht._ bodice, long sleeves with inset cutis ot luce and long flare skirt Her veil of tulle, edged with Chan tilly lace, was arranged over a fitting cap of lace and caught with a half circlet of orange blossom buds at the back It was very long and formed a train and she carried a sheat She was attended by Miss Mollie Frame as bridesmaid, and her niece, Miss l'ona Murphy, as flower girl. Miss Frame's sleeveless frock of mignonette green floral georgette, patterned 11; pastel shades, was worn with a coatee of plain green georgetto inset with the floral material, anil her wide straw hat to match was raised on a bandeau in front, and uncommonly trimmed with beige and salmon pink organdi, which formed a largo bow at the back. She carried a sheaf ot Bowers, in which were repeated the colours of her frock. The flower girl wore a Kale Greenaway frock o c mignonette, green organdi, with tiny puff 3lcr»ves and bands of narrow ruching and a Juliet can to match, She carried a posy of pink and cream flowers. At tho conclusion of Mass the wedding reception was held. Mrs Codling wore a black silk marocaiu frock, finely braided, and lightened with a crcmc lace vestee. a black foce-cloth coat, and black hatter's plush hat, trimmed with an aigrette and brilliant bu-klo. Miss Mullan, the bridegroom's sister, wore a navy crepe, de chine frook with touches of green and a green hat. When leaving later for the wedding tour, Mrs T. F. Mullan wore a smart ensemble of brown crepe satin, patterned in orange, and a brown rammer-fr-It hat narrowly banded with orange. She carried a handsome musquash CO(J t,