WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20183, 11 March 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication S? *:•: in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news.- IS: :i- Sjreh items should be fully authenticated, and engagement J? notices must bear the signatures-of both parties. Correspond* $ Si ence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, •:< women. •£:

Mr Justice Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy, who are at present in Christchurch, are staying at Warwick House.

EVENING PARTY. An enjoyable evening party was arranged by members of the G.A.C., and held in the Jellicoe Hall Luncheon Booms on Saturday evening, when the time pasafed quickly with games, competitions, dancing, and items, given by Messrs J. Try and J. Keys (vocal duet), Messrs J. Keys and D. Dickson (vocal duet), Mr D. Dickson (humorous recitation), and Misses V. Long and E. Gee (dialogue). During the evening it was announced that the next G.A.C. picnic was to be held at Kairaki Beach this month. * 1

Mrs E: V. Palmer (England), who has been visiting the North Island, returned to Christchurch yesterday, and is staying with her sisters, the Misses Tabart, Papanui road.

Mr and Mrs Leonard Clark left Christchurch yesterday on a trip to the Franz Josef Glacier. Mrs Endell Wanklyn (Rossall street), who has been visiting Mrs lan Murchison, Lake Coleridge Station, has returned to Christchurch.

Mrs C. J. Sloman is leaving to-day to visit Mrs Russell, Alford Forest. Mrs Charles Cooper and Misses Joan and Anne Cooper (Brown's road,' St. Albans) have returned from a holiday visit to, Lake Tekapo. Mrs Clennell Fenwick (Gloucester street west) returned yesterday from a visit to Rotorua. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs Sanders, of Oamaru; who is at present her guest. Miss Overton (Hawke's Bay) is staying with Mrs Overton, of Hereford street, Christchurch. Mrs Harne (Peru), who is visiting Dunedin, has been the guest of Mrs John Cook and is now staying with her sister, Mrs Fosbery Nancarrow. Mrs J. F. Cracroft Wilson (Hawarden) is visiting her mother, Mrs'T. L. Cowlishaw, Rossall street. Miss Audrey Orbell (Wanganui) is visiting her parents, the Rev. W. H. and. Mrs Orbell,' St. Paul's Vicarage, Papanui. Mr and Mrs Houghton (Glynn Wye, Culver den) have taken a house at New Brighton, where thev will spend a few Peeks' holiday.

: Those present were Misses P. Squire J". Virtue, M. Anstiss, E. Gee, V. Long) M. Percy, R. Lutton, B. Firidlay, J. Lutton, N. Nuttall, R.' Stewart, B. Alexander, M. Stewart, D. McMillan, J. Anderson, I. Barnett, I. Mason, M. Coate, A'. Lightfoot, M. McFarlane, R. McAvoy, B. Purtle, D. Horsnell, I. Whitworth, Messrs J. Wigney, C. Townsend, R. McEwen, J. Fry, J. Brown, W. Perran, A. Morrow, W. Giblett, A. Rintoul, J. Keys, V. Long, F. Berry, S. Grossman, W. Hansen, B. Hearn, B. Hobbs, F. Squires, S. Park, P. Bowen, E. Drewery, W. Armstrong, A. Squires, J. Vincent, W. Ewens, J. Fry, R. Anstiss, ,T. Williams, K. Calder, T. Carter, A. Purtle, and A. Boat.

DOMINION CONVENTION. The annual Dominion Convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held 1 at Nelson next when delegates will attend from all parts of the Dominion. 'Mrs T. E. Taylor, Dominion president, is leaving Christchurch on Saturday night for Nelson, via Wellington, to preside at the Convention, and Miss Christine Henderson, New Zealand secretary, and Miss M. B. Lovell-Smith, «New Zealand treasurer, will leave Christchurch for Nelson on Tuesday next. , Other 'delegates who will attend tho Convention are Miss Goodchild (Christchurch), Mrs J. Eames (New Brighton), Mrs Lowry (Cashmere Hills), Mrs W. Hiett (Dunedin), Miss A. Gray (Dunedin), Mrs H. Bedford (Mbsgiel), Mrs McGregor (Invercargill), Mrs F. C. Smith (Gore), Mrs H. B. Low (Tiroaru), Mrs JSTorrie (Timaru), Mrs Boy (Waimate), Mrs W. H. Kobinson (Ashburton), Miss Beck ,(Ashburton), Mrs Marwiclc (Styx), and Mrs J. Booth (Sumner). . —T- .' .. ■ -•

Mr and Mrs Andrew McAra (formerly of Sumner, and-now of Tauranga), who have been staying at The Lodge, Hereford street, left for the North Island last night. Miss Anthoa Loughnan (Avonside) is leaving to-morrow for-a short visit to Wellington. Miss Molly Rogers (Gore), who has been visiting Mrs W. H. Orbell, the Vkarage, Papanui, left yesterday for Timaru, where she will be the guest of Mrs Scott. >Miss Patricia Ronalds (Lytt'jlton) is visiting friends in Tiinaru.

' Amongst Cliristchnroh visitors to the Chateau Tongariro at the end of Inst week were Mr D. E. Parton. Mr and Mrs and Miss Daniell, Mr J. A. Jaques, Commander E. G. Rhodes, Mr and Mrs C. Deans, and Mr and Mrs G. E. Billson. "

' Mrs G. D. Greenwood's bridge party and sale of necklace for the benefit of the Earthquake Fund realised £lO. The prize-winner was Mrs James Hay. . YOUB FUBS—Should they seed renovating, repairing, or remodelling to modern design, bring them to Mac Gibbon's, the Fur Specialists, where ' expert workmanship will assure your complete satisfaction. *?ote address: 154 Armagh street. • 'Phone 34-026. —-6 During the month of Ma|"chJ Mr Samuel Barry, of Auckland, will be relieving Mr N, Stouppe, of the Optical firm, BARRY AND STOUPPE, ,717 Colombo street. Mr Barry has been almost thirty years practising his profession in New Zealand, .may be consulted personallv during usual hours. 'Phono 30-914 for appointment. —1

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

A committee meeting of the Syden- , ham-Cashmere-Spreydon sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the i Plunket rooms, Sydenham, on Friday | afternoon, when there were present 1 Mrs P. G. Greenwood (in the chair), j Miss E. Bowron, MesdamesW. Broad- ] way, Oppenheim, M. Poulsen, P. Harris-, P. Delargey, H. A. Young, D. Reese, L.. Clark,jfF. JJlackmore, iSmail, P. W. Morgan, A. W. Hale (treasurer), and H. Wales (secretary), i Arrangements were made the annual meeting to be held in Sprey- ! don early in April. It was reported that two tennis tournaments and &' jumble sale were' also arranged. Subscriptions were received during the month from Mesdames ,P. G. Greenwood, Oppenheim, Sheffield, H. Archibald. It. Anderson, W. Broad* | way. H. Cotterill, J. Cracroft Wilson, ! L. Clark, C. Clark. R. Malcolm, Wella, 1 T. B. Taylor,- M.' T. Inwood, D. Reese, i J. K. Archer, J. Franks, G. Bowron, F. L. Bowron, Sroail, Miss E. Bowron, 1 Miss W. Bowron. Professor Maomillan i Brown, Messrs A; W. Hale, and G.'i j'Maline. Donations were received from I Mrs Finch, and Spreydon and SydenI ham boxes. j FASHION TEA.

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NATIONAL. COUNCIL OF WOMEI?.*

■ The monthly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the National Council o£i Women was held on Thursday, March sth, -in the Chamber, of Commerce. - ■There was a" very good attendance of 1 I members, representing the' following societies: —Open-4-ir i Schools' League, Yfvmen Citizens, Howard League, Women Teachers, Society fpr Protection of -Women and Children, Humanitarian Society, Canterbury Mothers' Union, Women's Club, W.C,T,U., Girls' Friend; ly,' Y.W.CA.,'' Trained Nurses, Kindergarten Association, / Bugby -Street Women's Guild, Social Hygiene, and Manufacturers' Association. ' A nam- i ber of associate members were also present. ' The' president welcomed the new d,ele-1 gate from the Women's/ Christian Tem-, peranca Union, Mrs Pirritt, who has been an interested member of the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women,. *, 1 ' Correspondence -was received from the Dominion executive arranging for the postponement of the biennial conference. This meeting will be held in Wellington on April ljsth, 16th, and 17th. An interesting and instructive .address was given by Mr E. J. Marriner, organiser of the Manufacturers' Association, and was followed .by an interesting discussion. ,Mr Marriner gave facts and figures .proving how vfery important it, is' for 'each citizen -to support local in- s dustries, and so help to provide .employment in our own-country for our own people. Mr Marriner was . accorded, a hearty vote, of thanks,' and members ' were asked to bring the subject Ijefore their societies when making their reports.

A peep into the future—what woman can resist it? Is not the fortune-teller, no matter how amateurish her methods, the most popular person at any party! And when the forecast of coming events is connected with the, absorbing subject of clpthes how much more irresistible is its allurement! So it was not surprising that the Fashion Tea and .Mannequin Parade at the D.I.C. yesterday afternoon was thronged with women, eager to see the advance models from the fashion centres of the world. And beautiful models they were. For outdoor wear, smart -ensembles, of tweed- and worsted were - rivalled in popularity by suits, with hip-, .length coats, plain skirtß, and tuck-in blouses of white or: pastel-tinted satin or georgette, while for m«re formal occasions were attractive slim-fitting frocks of crepe de chine, marocain,.or with accompanying coats of' face-cloth to match, trimmed with fur collar'and cuffs. _ Hats, Bmall and close-fitting and' worn i well off the forehead —in some cases an i inch above the hair-line—were made of felt, velvet, plush, tweed, and chenille, and ofien of a combination of two i materials. Those .with brims—they were in- the minority—were Tipt very large, and were made to "frame the. face I most becomingly. | Evening dresses were long and dignified, fitting closely almost to the knees and then widening into graceful flares. Flowers, very large and important-look-ing, were much in evidence on the shoulder, at the waist-line, or at: the back of Lthe corsage. Evening wraps and bridge coats of gorgeously-patterned gold lam 4 had collars of fur and wide sleeves trimmed with rucking or shirring. The sports suits included many, "sunray" gkirts, gaily-coloured jumpers, scarves, and berets' td match; and some serviceable suede jackets, while; a few of .the golf skirts we're not pleated, but flared—a new note, this. From this 'excellent l display it 'wafl clear that dark green and the new shade of plum-colour will be Fashion's'favourite colours this autumn, while black and. white will continue in favour; that sleeves are becoming wider ,and more important, that frocks will have dainty collars of light-coloured lace and georgette, that muffs will once more be" snug havens for cold hands, that deep berthe, sometimes developing into capes- or even short bolerqs, will figure largely on.evening gowns', and, lastly, that velvet of wonderful softness and sheen will Be worn, morning, noon, and night, for frocks, for coats for short jackets, and lor becoming little hats. 1 DELICIOUS NEW SADGE. k " <- f - * c , r ?X you y have not yet tried this rew Military Worcester Sauce with its sweet and "smacking" flavour, you aretruly missing a rare treat. With fish, meat, or in soups, Military Worcester' Sauce imparts a fresh, persuasive tang. Military is obtainable from ', all grocers* —2

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH.

"Warner's Hotel: Dr. and Madame 'H. T&i ICane (Auckland) and Mrs AI. R. Van Ba (Java). 1 United Servfce. Hotel j Mrs Edmund H. Smith (New York), Mrs Pemberton Hollingsworth (Pennsylvania), Mr and Mrs E. Beauchamp, Mm. H. Johnson ("Wellington), and, M. H. Oram (Pqlmerston North). ■ Hotel Ambassadors: Mr and Mrs Boome •?d daughter (Wellington), Mr D. MoVicar (Wellington), Miss M. Bennett (OhristMr J. Hendricksen Mr M. Vickel (Wellington),- Mr A. F, Smith (Napier), Mr 0. C. Geddes ■ (Napier), Mr and Mrs Katterns,(Auckland); Mr A. Leach: (Sydney), Mr J: Lawrence (Sydney), Mr and Mrs fcarnder (Timaru), Mr J. M. Boss (Kaikoura), W.Treellgas (Sydney), Mrs Orofski (Ghristchnreh), Mr Healy; (Rakaia). Stonehurst private' Hotel: vMr CoUinson (Dunedin), Misses Robertson (Melbonrne), Mrs Blyth (Wellington), Mr Morris (Ancfcland), Mrs and Miss Kettle (Wellington), Mr Levey (Hanmer Springs), Miss Stopes don), Mr< .Cannings (Auckland), .Mr and Mrs Bttsland ■ (West- Coast). Hotel' Federal:—Mr W. Rawatone - (Timaru), Mr ,H. Lister (Timaru). Mr and Mrs E. B. Fraser (Auckland), Mr F. Coyle (Wellington), Mr H. R. Harris (Wellington), 1 Mr H. <J. Evans (Wellington), Mrs E. Mar- i "tin (Flimmerton), Mrs E. Samson ,(Mana„watu), 1 Mr' John Brown (Lowcliffe), Mrs - Kirk (Greymouth), -Miss IJ.'M. Aroa" (Auckland), Mr E. A. Fairhall. (Geraldine>, Mr"' JT. Oarr (Mothven), Mr A. W. Barnott .'(Morven). t Morning Sickness—Valuable booklet by maternity, nurse, sent free, plain wrapper. Address, Nurse,, P.O. Box 1490, * H 4123 ([ ' i f '

TIMARTJ NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Kathleen Robinson ("Oakwood")* wh° is the guest of Mrs Prank Robinson (Springfield), is expected home to-morrow. Miss Ella Templer (Geraldine) is spending a few days in ChTistchurch. Misß Peggy Williams CSilverton," Woodbury) and Miss Felicity Williams (England), who were staying at the Hermitage, have left for the Southern Lakes, and later will stay with Mrs George Pinckney ("Glenaray"). Miss Daisy Sharpe (Wai-iti road) has returned from a visit to the Hermitage. Mr and Mrs C. "W. Rattray and Miss Rattray (Dunedin) passed through Timaru yesterday on their way to Sydney. Lady Robb (England), and Mrs Peter (England) left to-day to stay at the Hermitage, Mt. Cook. Mrs Arthur Nichols ("Kureheka") is the guest of her mother, Mrs W. H. Hargreaves (Kakahu). Mr and Mrs David Bush (North Canterbury) passed through Timarn yesterday on their way home after a visit to Mrs C. W. Rattray (Dunedin). Miss O'Brien (Orbell street) returned yesterday after a short visit to Christchurch. ,

LONDON PERSONALS. ;< (rßou oub ow* cokkkspohsent.) LONDON, February 7. Miss Helen F. C. Hart (Wellington), a student at the lloyal Academy of Music, has recently been successful in her L.R.A.M. examination. The news of her success will bo interesting to her family and friends. Mrs W. S. Ferguson and her two sons are returning to New Zealand by the liangjtane next Friday. Messrs Doulton have presented her with a: beautiful urn, in which the' of her late husbaud, who died on December 16th, will be conveyed to New Zealand. In .his capacity as Trade and Produce Officer of the New Zealand High Commissioner's Department, the late .Mr Ferguson had business doalmgs with the firm and was a personal friend of one of the partners. Mrs G. S. McNair (Wellington) and tier daughter, Mies M. A. McNair (who is a student at St. Hugh's College, Oxford), spent the summer vacation together in Yorkshire. 'Miss McNair is working very hard just now, as she has only a tew months before taking her final examinations in' June. She and her mother intend leaving for New Zealand in October, travelling via Suez. Mrs McNair has been staying with friends in Sunderland, Cheltenham, Oxford, and Fnrnham. Mr and Mrs Edward S. Wight (Auckland) have left for France to visit the grave of their son. On their return they will go to Sunderland, which is. their native town, and then go to Penarth. About the middle of April they "will leave for the. Dominion, via Suez. Tho main purpose of Mr Wight's trip was for the benefit of his health. . New Zealanders and others who'are interested in musio aro looking forward with pleasure to Miss Estjber Fisher's coming recital at tKe Wipjnorc Hall on February 25th. She has arawu up a very attractive programme, ont> of the items in which is "Variations for Two Pianofortes," • which slie will play , with the composer, Mr Cyril Scott. - "Sane Jane," the new novel by Miss Rosemary Rees, lias been published this < week by Messrs Chapman and Hall. There will many friends in the'-Dominion who will look forward with interest to the receipt of this new hook, which is the Seventh from Miss Rees's facile pen. For.sojme weeks past Miss llees has been touring with a now play, which is being tried out in the . provinces and seaside resorts; Whereas in "Dear Acquaintance," .the author places her story in Binrritsr, on .this occasion most of the action takes place in Npw York.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT, v To supplemepnt the t funds • of the . CashmeVe - Sydenham »• Spreydon sub-branch of the Plunket So- - ciety, a very enjoyable and successful tennis tournament was held at the Cashmere Club's courts yesterday afternoon. The tournament was arranged by .Miss E. Bowron and Mrs P.. 6. Greenwood, and tea was provided and, dispensed by the other members of the •sub*branchV committee, the tea-tables looking-most attractive with their >col- < oared cloths .and flowers to match > • The, prizes, which were' given by Mrs J.,Cracroft Wilson, were won'by Miss Edna Budkin.'andMrs W, H. Price. ; >■■ Those taking, part included Mesdames Clemens, Angus Donaldson, T. Fleming, H. G, Wake, G. Fleetwood, E.- E. Crawshaw, C. L. Hardie, T. A. Mac Gibbon, H. P. Lawry, M. A. Stedmaa, Leslie Dougall, F. A. Bullock, L.Ballan, Williams, B. Hale, Whitcombe, Mason, B. 'Miles, A. Peppier, J. C. Lord, Kenny, A. Cooper, Stanley Binns, W. H. Price, E.'F. Chapman, John Stevenson, q. Morrison, Bradford, L. Baker, C. L. Meredith-Kaye, Bonald Fisher, Norrie, Cecil Bonnington, Fr&d Armstrong, S. P. Godfrey, T. Hawkes," and Owen, Misses Edna Budkin, Melva Wake, D. Fleetwood, Oxley, M. ■ Scott, Stewart, Barbara Bloiam, Ivy Bobson, Winnie Angas, M. Menzies, Cora Wilding, Helen Elmslie, Dora Harman, Effle Travers, r Madgo Morland, M. Munns, Price, M. .Wright, Buby Wright, Janet Stevenson, Vyvian Dawson, and Thompson. Those who, though unable 'to join in the tournament, sent donations to, assist the funds were Mesdames 8.. H. Hennah, J, Lawrence, H. C. D. van'Asch,. Walton, Miss Harley, and Miss" Christobel Bowen.