WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20177, 4 March 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The I*dy Editor will be pleated to receive for publication In the "Women's; Corner" items of social, or personal news. Sucli 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.

Lady Nor ah Jellicoe, who has been visting in Hawke's Bay and Auckland, is now the guest of Mrs Vivian Itiddiford, "Woburn," Lower Hutt. Mrs A. E. G. Eliodes, who has been spending several months in Canterbury, is leaving at the end of this month by the Eangitata for England. | Mrs J.,iy Studholme (Fendalton) has returned from a short visit to the North Island. Mrs E. G. Baxter, who lias been visiting Dr. and Mrs E. H. Baxter (Garden road) and Dr. and Mrs E. C. Hayes (Eugby street) left last night on her return to Auckland. Miss Cowlishaw (Knowles street), who has been visiting her niece, Mrs Geoffrey Smith (Waimate), has returned to Christchurch. Miss Bonnington (Chester street West) has returned from a trip to Picton and Nelson. The Hon. G. J. Smith and Mrs Smith ("Riverlaw," Opawa) returned yesterday from the North Island.

Mrs W. E. Kettle and Miss V. Kettle, who arrived from Greyniouth on Monday, are spending a week at "Stonehurst" before leaving for Wellington. Miss P. Boyle is at present the guest of Mrs George Helmore, "MillbrooV Fendalton. Miss Dorothea Mulgan (Auckland) is spending a few days with Mrs James Hight (Eugby street) before leaving on Saturday for Auckland. Mr and Mrs Pat Ward, who recently arrived in Wellington from England', are the guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Wood, Heretaunga.

Miss Margot Russell (Hawke's Bay), who has been spending a few days at Heretaunga, has gone to M'asterton, where she will be the- guest of Mrs Guy Williams, Te Parae. Miss Turville Petre (England), who has been visiting relatives in Canterbury, is now the guest of Mrs Geoffrey Goodwin, Lower Hutt.

Miss Marjorfe Vaile (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs Guy Williams (Te Parae, Masterton) for the Deans-Wil-liams wedding to-day. , : Miss. Dorothy Chrystall (Colombo street North), who has been visiting Mrs Hugh Ensor (Double Hill) and Miss Margot Hall (Hororata), returned to Christchurch last evening. Miss Margaret Bowen, who arrived from England some weeks ago to visit her mother,' Mrs Croasdaile Bowen, is leaving on her return journey to England at the end of this month.

Mrs Scott and her daughter (Fisher street) ■ sailed from London on February 22nd, by the s.s. Chitral, and are expected in Ohristchurch in April, During their absence they visited America, British Isles, Algeria, Italy, Switzerland, and Trance, the last-named being ] Mrs Scott's native country. ] ; .Miss J, Tocher, who is at present | the guestiof 'Mrs J. B. Tomplin (Heaton street), is "leaving on Monday for Wellington, "Where, she will spend a few Dr.and Mrs Doctor, before for'Britain. Mrs B. W. Archer and her small son left ing a letfgthy holiday in the ■South Island lakes district, and latterly with her Mrs Charles Stewart, St. Albans. Mrs John Hampton (Lauriston), accompanied by cousin, Mrs B. Hampton (Mitcham), is 'visiting Christchurch.Mr and'Mrß MacDougall haveleft for a motor" ttrei! of> 'the NorthIsland. , .. '''

|fur#® A- JP. Thomas and Nurse G. I. Marshall, who are at present the guests of Mrs E.'Thomas, "Tenby," Bprey-j don,, intend leaving shortly for a tour of the North Island. Miss Norrio Fenwi<ik (Dunediit) is ( the. guest of Mrs Roßsmore Cracroft \Cashmere. Mr and Mrs J. Fitzpatrick and Miss Clara, Fitzpatrick (Gisborae) are the guests ' v i>£ Mrs H. .McGregor-Harrow, "Ben May," Hanmer Springs. Mr and Mrs French (Burwood) have •returned home.V&fter. spending* a holiday at' Stewart Iglahd. ' Lady Eoberts (Lower" Hutt) was a passenger from- the north by, the ferry steadier yesterday. i ' /iMisa Cicely Audiberi left ChristeKurch last' evening ,f6r the North , Inland, where she is td fulfil'engage--1 meats-at IYA, Auckland, and 2YA, ? Wellington, for the Radio Broadcasting .Company. Shel will return to dbr&tchurch -at the end of next week. ;■ -"Dr. Baker MacLaglan, who hais been 1 visiting'Miss.Wilson. Khartoum, Cashmere Hills, has left for the West: Coast.. / • * 1 fMisa Gertrude Petre (Rugby street) has returned from-a visit to Duiiedm. ; The . engagement is announced of Eileen Doris, elder- .daughter' of Mr and Mrs G. B. Lamborn, High street, Tixnaru, to younger son .of 'Mrs and the late,JVfr A. T. J.' Hornbrook. Hayhurst street, Uwnuka. The engagement' is > announced of v Eileen Florence, younger daughter of ■Mr and Mrs, C, F. Tilleyshort, to ■ Archibald Joseph David, only son of Mrs 'M. S. and the late Sir J. J. :;Dearsl6y. With the- advent' of dancing; season and the need of exercise during .the winter months, Miss Margery Myers offers tuition in all the latest branches of Ballet, Tap, and Ballroom Dancing, including l ; the Midway Rhythm, now being „ danced m all leading London d'aVice halls.' All classes Vesume' from 'March"23r4 at,Miss'Myers' Studio, 49 ' Salisbury street, West. Ring 35-698, or' apply for particulars at that address. ' —6

the 'month of March,' Mr Skinuel Bwry, of Auckland, will' be relieving Mr N. Stouppe, of the Optical firm, BARRY AND STOUPPE, 717 Colombo street; Mr Barry has lljeen almost thirty years practising his profession iq .New Zealand, and 'may be'- consulted personally during usual hours. 'Phono 30-914 for appointment. 1 . , ' —1 DELICIOUS NEW SAUCE. ~; I f you have not yet tried this few jjlilitary Worcester Sauce with its 'sweet and "smacking" flavour, you are truly x&issing a rare treat. With fish, meat, or in soups,' Military Worcester Sauce imparts a fresh, persuasive tang. Military is obtainable from all gro-' cers. ' ' . .. • -2 FASJUON DEMANDS—the immedi- v .ate. attention-to .the renovation of your fur coat. The alterations necessary extend even to the collars and euffs. Be assured of expert workmanship at MacFur Specialists, 151 Armagh street!' "'Phone 34-036. —3 A . shilling advertisement' in the classified eeofcion o{'Ths.Pbbsb will'sell your < goods. it.' • 12 words * Is, IfeMtJoMtgoas 2n 6d. -6

luncheon party. Lady Baden-Powell, Chief Guide, who, with her husband, the Chief Scout, arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning, was the guest of honour at a luncheon party given by Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, Provincial President of the Girl Guides in Canterbury. The pleasant gathering, which followed, the civic reception accorded the distinguished visitors,' was held at a private reception room at Ballantyne s, where large bowls of delphiniums and'•red hot pokers" were used for the effcctivo decorations, while on the table were arranged bowls of beautiful shaded rosea. •' Mrs Cracroft Wilson extended a very cordial welcome to Lady Baden-Powell, whose visit, she said, gave great pleasure to Girl Guides throughout the Dominion and would 'have a stimulating effect on the movement. She was pleased to have amongst her guests Mrs W. R. Wilson, of Auckland, Dominion Commissioner of the Girl Guides, and Miss Enid Bell, of Wellington. . , ~ Ladv Baden-Poweil, after gratefully acknowledging Mrs Cracroft Wilson's welcome and hospitality, spoke interestingly of the importance of the Girl Guide movement. : Girls who became Guides gradually became steadier, more reliable, and more resourceful, their interests and their sympathies broad-' ened, and they learnt the duty . and the pleasure of living, not for themselves. but for others. . , ; ; Mrs W. R. Wilson briefly thanked the hostess for her kindness and said that it gave her great pleasure to meet so many Canterbury residents who were interested in the activities of the Girl Guides. , Those present were Lady BadenPowell, Mrs J. K. Archer, Mrs W. R. Wilson (Auckland), Miss Bromley Cocks, Miss Enid Bell, Mesdames W. H Montgomery, J. G. L Vernon, W. S. Bean, T. J. Thacker, Harold Barker.. C. W. S. Furby, Henry. Acland, John Anderson, A. K. Firth, George Gould, J. H. Gngg.C. WestWatson, John Stevenson, T. Teschemaker, G. /Harold, B. B. Irwin, S. G, Trail' John Gngg, Misses Cicely O'Rorke, Borrie, Cosgrove, Olive McJ.l- - and D. Anderson. _ Ladv Baden-Powell and Mrs W. R. Wilson left yesterday afternoon tor Longbeach, where they will be the guests of Mrs J. H- Gngg until Friday,

afternoon party. : Mrs Ardagh, who, with her husband, Dr. P. A. Ardagh, is leaving shortly for a visit'to Australia, Britain, and Kurope, was entertained yesterday afternoon at a very pleasant party given by Mrs James Morrison at her homo in Rolleston avenue. ' The reception-rooms were artistically decorated with multi-coloured asters and sweet pea's. The hostess wore a frock of black Jace and Mrs Ardagh jvore , a smart brown ensemble and a brown liatv ' Competitions, which Caused much amusement, were won by Mrs 0. C. Harley and Miss Morkane. Those who enjoyed Mrs Morrisons hospitality were Mrs Ardagli, Mrs Alfred Buna, Mrs Thornhi'll C6«iper, Mrs W. Diamond, Mrs 0. C. Harley, Mrs L. H. Mirains, Mrs G. B. Morgan. Miss Carrie Morkan®, .Mrs,.Colin Macdonald, Mrs A. H. 0, Mrs J. a. Redpath, and Miss CiaSre Mor- ' 1 ,

AUTUMN FOURSOMES.: , The autumn foursomes golf ipatcli will be played, this year, at the 4 Shirley'links on April 14th, 15th, and 16th. The foursomes for challenge cups presented by Mrs Guy Williams (Masterton) and replicas, presented this year by Mrs Arfhur' Russell and Miss Bussell (Palmerston North), were played for the first time last year at Palmerstop North', THiss Bessie Gaisford and Miss Margaret Guy being the winners'. • The foursomes will be . played aa. a match plav tournament, under threeeighth difference of combined handicap; the playing limit 6? the joint handicap of any couple being 40.- » In addition to the challenge «cups and replicas, which will be given to the pinners, prizes will be 'given to the runners-up, and a consolation handicap bogey foursomes and a handicap .medal foursomes will be played on x\pril 15th and lflth.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. An enjoyable, party was held at the Masonio Hall, Biccarton, where . Mr and Mrs. L. Cox entertained a number of relatives and .friends to celebrate the coming-bf-age of their eldest' daughter, Muriel. _ , " The evening was spent in dancing, music being supplied by Shackle's Orchestra. - *•: Mrs Cox received her guests wearing a navy crepe de chine frock relieved with fawn. The guest of honour wore an ankle-length frock of ivory georgette and satm and a lace coatee. She carried a posy, of gink carnations, sweet peas, and fuchsias. 7 Miss Cox was presented with . a key by Mr W. Burgess, who proposed her health, and Mr E. Mathieson, on her behalf, suitably responded. - Other toasts were ■, proposed By Messrs P. Lloyd and L. Amos, to wnich Mr Cox replied. ' The guests included Mr and Mrs D. Ashby, Mr and Mrs W. Burgess, Mr and Mrs P. Lloyd, Mr and- Mrs A: Davis. Mr and Mrs N. Davis, Mr and Mrs B. Bobson, Mr and Mrs HI. Lane; Mesdames H. Davis, A. Coi, M. Ashby, and W. Jones, Misses Muriel, Bene, Una, Doreen, Noeline, and Norma Cox, Bheila Wingham (Greymouth), Olive Robson; PhyllisWilliamsoli, Maisie Baird, Doris M. Toon, Jean Thompson, Nancy Burgess, Alice Church, Doris Cox, Jean Thompson, Bertha Jonei, .Franoes Ashby, Elsie Jones, Thelma McKenzie, Rose Smith, Eileen Cox, and ■ Miss Healey, "Messrs: E. Mathieson, L. Neale, J. Beagley, B. Beer, A. and .T. Thompson, L. Gillett, G.' Harrison, G." Neale, L. and J/ Amosy C. 'Lennox*, E. Cameron. B. Weston, D. Jarvis, Fv Neale. G. Dawkins, A. Cox, K. Cox, R.« Brown, J. Adams, and H. Foster. ,

TENNIS PARTY, At "Daresbury," Fendalton,. the home of Miss D. Humphreys, a return tennis match, married versus single, was played yesterday afternoon. The annual match between these two teams was played at the home of Mrs Leonard Clark, Thorrington street, last week, when the single ladies proved superior. So enjoyable were the games, that it was decided to try conclusions again yestferday, when onoe again, the married ladies suffered defeat. The players, who were the guests of Mips Humphreys at tea. were Mesdames Leonard' Clark, R. H. Hennah, Geoffrey Kingscote, H. Kitson, George Buchanan, J. W. Woodhousa, Gerald Anderson, J. L. Findlay, Misses Humphreys, Harley, Cracroft Wilson, Sylvia Fox, Cora Wilding. Betty Cotterill, Isabel Turrell. and Ruth WynnWilliams.

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The monthly meeting of the Linwood branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Baptist Church, Mrs Richards presiding. Mrs Greenwood led the devotions. A motion of sympathy with the sufferers in the earthquake disaster was carried. Airs Anderson -reported on the Cradle Roll picnic held recently. Mrs Brewins gave a scientific temperance fact. Being "Frances Willard Day" an address on the "Life and Work of a Missionary?.' was given by-Mrs W. Francis, and a collection for the world's missionary fund was taken. A vote of thanks was passed to the speaker. Mrs Brewins .was appointed delegate t" the Dominion Convention to be held at Nelson in March. Mrs Gilbert, was nominated as a candidate for the North Linwood School Committee. Afternoon tea was served and the meeting closed with prayers.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. r An enjoyable dance was held at "Rockvilla," Sumner, the home of Mr and Mrs S. 11. Hickmott, to celebrate the 21st birthday of Mr John Fraser, Mrs Hickmott's brother. During the evening the young people danced on the balcony and sun porch, which were gaily festooned with streamers and Japanese lanterns. The drawing-room was decorated with mauve and pink hydrangeas and fern and the dining-room, where supper was served, was gay with pink asters. Among those present were Mr • and Mrs Lance Stevens, Mr and Mrs Archbold, Mr and Mrs Charles Emerson, Mr and Mrs W. B. Harris, Mr and Mrs W. Toomey, Misses Joyce Huglies, Sheelagh Gumbleton, Peggy Prescott, Shirley James, Ranui Stewart, Marua Seabrook, Tini Barrow, Betty Barrow, Mary Wilkins, Kitty Sinclair, Molly McLaughlin, 7in English, and Betty Baxter, Messrs W. Quirk, B. Bassett, W. Prescott, R. Stokes, O. Barnett, M. Widdowson, E. Barrow, N. Wallace, R. Boulton, J. Heslop, J. R. Hampton, and A. Fitzgerald.

MODEL FROCKS. ! Cox will be at the United Service Hotel to-day-'(Wednesday) andi tor-morrow (Thursday) with a beautiful | selection of Imported Frocks for day i and evening* wear, Jumper and Sports I Suits in all the latest styles, moder-'i atoly.priced. Hours: 9.30 a.m. to 6 ' p.m. Inspection invited. —6