WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20234, 12 May 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs it. M. Johnson (Mt. TorJesse) is visiting Christchurch, and is staying with Mrs J. F. Studholme, I'endalton. Miss Phyllis Boyle is arriving in Christchurch 'from Wellington this morning,- and will also be the guest of Mrs-Studholme. , Miss .Lucy Sanders (Worcester street West), left last evening for a short visit to Wellington. Miss Spencer, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs Leonard Bennington, Springfield road, is leaving to-day on her return journey to Australia. j Mrs J. F. Buchanan and her daugli- | ters (Fendalton) are. spending a iew weeks at Kinloch, Little River. Miss Helen Gibson ("Rangi-ruru," Hewitt's road) is leaving to-night ior Wellington to attend the annual meeting of Head Teachers of Registered Secondary Schools. Mrs Robert Malcolm (Park J- cr " race) and Miss Masker have been yisiting the Hermitage, Mt. Cook. . Mrs H. Marshall (Wellington) is arriving" in Christchurch this morning to visit her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Colin Marshal], Webb street. Miss Aroha Clifford (Fendulton) and Miss Betty Kiver (Papanui road) are leaving to-day for a short visit to Hermitage, Mt. Cook, Mr and Mrs Allan Matson (l'oss- ] all street) are spending a holiday «n Blenheim, as the guests of Mr and Mrs ; Alex Johnston. Mrs A. E. Wilson, who arrived from England some months ago, has recently been visitinsr Mrs John Studholme. ' Middleton Grange, has left for the North Island. Mrs A. K. Firth (Papanui road), Miss Manning, and Miss P. SeniorLawrence (Fendalton) are amongst recent visitors to the Hermitage, Mt. Cook. Miss Winifred Cox (Dunedin). who has been visiting Mrs Percy Cox, Winchester street, is leaving tor Punedm to-day.

Mrs Robinson Hall and her iw<> daughters (Rircarton) are spending the school holidays at Hanmer Springs. , Miss Betty le Cren (Grey road, Timaru) is. the Finest of Mr and m»s Arthur Joseph, Rossall street. Mr and Mrs J. W- Bailey (Auckland) arrived in Chnstchurch yesterday. en route for Gore, whero M r Bailey is acting as adjudicator in tne elocution classes of the Competitions. Mrs Rangi Talbot and her littlo daughter (Tem'ika) are visiting Mrs D. J. Young, Colombo street north. Miss Fullarton (Dunedin) is spending u week with Mrs Guy Soott at tho Rakaia Fishing Huts. Mra Alan Nicholls ("Hnrlaw," Norman's road) is paying a holiday Visit to "The Hermitage," Mt. Cook. Miss Alice Senrell (Aikman's road) | lias gone to Nelson to visit relatives. She will return towards the end ot this month. Miss Kathleen Crncroit "Wilson (Tikao, Barry's Bay) is lite guest ol Miss Greason, Fenualton. Mr and Mrs A. M. Robertson and tbeir son and .daughter (Avoca. Valley, Heatiicote) are leaving to-night for a visit to tho North Island. Miss Evelyn Mathieson is spend in..; a holidav with Mr and Mr.i C. G. Mathieson, "The Wisp," Owaka. The engagement is announced of Mr Derek S. Studholme, youngest son of Colonel and the late Mrs John Studholme, Middleton Grange, Christchurch, to' Miss Elizabeth Crawford, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Crawford, of St. Andrews, Scotland. A bogey match will be played by members of tho Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club at Shirley to-morrow for prizes given by Mrs Alister McKilloo to celebrate her recent "hole-in-one." Nurso Maude thanks Mr Doyley for half a ton of potatoes and Anon iur £5 for distribution amongst the poor and sick. Parties of pupils from the Avonsido Girls' High School and the Christcliurch Girls' High School visited the Hermitage, Mt. Cook, last week. THIS WOOL STAYS "YOUNG." Garments knitted in "Halcyon'' long retain? their original daintiness and elasticity of fabric. "Halcyon" :s a well-twisted, non-shrinking varu which admirably combines the warmth and durability of wool with the lustre of silk. Send for Booklet No. 148, Children's Garments, price 9d. Patons and Baldwins, Ltd.. Box 1411R, Wellington. —7 PitEVENTING RHEUMATIC ATTACKS. If you • are rvl all susceptible to Rheumatism or Sciatica, the first chilly night of winter will in variably bring 611 painful attacks. A Unique Hot Water Bottle in your bed these nights will do much to alleviate the pain. The Unique holds beat longer and will not leak nor tear. All Chemists and Dealers. —Z SYDAL FOR MUSICIANS. Proud Mother: "And what do you think of little Willie as a pianist?" Professor: "Well, he has a very nice way of closing th© lid 1" Did you know that Sydal is of great help to pianists? If a piano student will spend two minutes before each practice in massaging the hands with Svdal, he will greatly increase flexibility. -8 "LINEN PARTY." ' m A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs Meharry, Division street, Riccarton, when a "linen party" was given m honour of Miss Lily Bloom, of Heathcote, who is to be married shortly to Mr A. Oliver, of Hororata. The ej-ening was spent in dancing, games, and musical items. Items were given by Miss Philpott, Miss T. Healey, Mrs Watkins, Mr A. Hart, and Miss v;. Watson. The dance music was supplied by Ashby's orchestra, with Miss F. Ramon and Mr S. Synies (violins), and Mr A. Hart (banjo). Extras were played .by Misses L. Bloom, Y. bugs, and E. Meharry. Many beautiful linen gifts were given to Miss Bloom, and Mr Aubrey. Hart thanked all those present for their good wishes. Among those present were Mr and -Mrs Meharry, Mr and Mrs Watkins. Mr and Mrs Godfrey, Mr and ■ Mrs Watson, Mr and Mrs Hey wood, Alesdames Ashley, Bloom, Ryan, and Watson Misses L. Bloom, G. fcharles. V.Ramon, U. Hart, J. Philpott, H. Watson C Watson. I. Asliby, M. WakeJin." Y. Begg (Kirwee), D. Watson, jj. Meharry, T. Healey, M. Healey. Messrs J. Ashby, J. Egden, A Hart, S. Symes, S, Hart, W. Wakelin. J. Ashby, D. Ashby, A. Bloom, m& ». Ebomwwu

Tlic Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully a uthentieated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

MOTHERS' UNION.

OBITUARY. LADY STOUT. [THE PEKSB Sptclil Service] WELLINGTON, May ]]. Lady Stout, widow of Sir Robert Stout, ex-Chief Justice and a former Prime Minister of New Zealand, died last night after a lengthy illness. Lady Stout was born on September 29th, ISSB, in Duncdin, being a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Logan, who came to Otago from Greenock, Scotland, in 1804. The house where-she was born is still on Royal terrace. On her marriage 011 December 27th, 1876, she lived not far from there in London street, still on her father's property. There, most of her children were born. Lady Stout came to Wellington in 1877, when Sir Robert Stout was a member of Parliament, and they lived first in Mulgrave street. They built their present homo on Wellington terrace the year that Sir Robert Stout was made Chief Justice, the foundation being laid in July, 189!). In 1909 they went to England for a trip and Sir Robert Stout attended the Darwin centenary at Cambridge and tho tercentenary of the Geneva University. Lady Stout did not return with Sir Robert, but remained in England until .1912, and it was duriug Lhoic years that she was actively engaged in the campaign for women's suffrage. One of the outstanding events of that time was tho occasion when women for the first timo spoke at the Chamber of Commerce dinner, Mrs Fawcett (now Dame Millicent Fawcett), the veteran suffrage leader, being one of the speakers. The "passive resistance" strilco on census night was also during Miesd years. Lady Stout did not relax her energies on her return to New Zealand, and was always to the fore in all feminist movements as well as philanthropic work. She was the founder of the Society 'for the Protection of Women and Children in Wellington, and worked in the locietv until her health necessitated her retirement a short period ago. She was (one of the first to take up Plunket worl{, and on her return to New Zealand'; in 1912 (coming out in the same steamer as Lord and Lady Liverpool) she resumed her activities in this and many oilier good works. Tho family consists of Mr J. L. Stout (S.M., Palmerston North), Dr. Robert Stout, Dr. Duncan Stout, and Miss 0!a. Stout, of Wellington, avd Mrs Trevor llolmden (Auckland). There are several grandchildren.

PAPANUI BRANCH. At the annual meeting of the Papanui branch of the Mothers' Union thers was a record attendance, presided over by Mrs W. 11. Or bell. After routine transacted., the president, Mrs Officii, expressed" regret at the absence of the honorary secretary, Mrs A. Corby, who was presented by illness from attending, airs Corby had, Mrs Orbell said, been secretary of the branch continuously for twenty-lire years, and had a splendid record for efficiency, earnestness, and devotion to duty. During her long term of office, Mrs Corby had never previously been absent from a 111™. • The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs W. H. Orbell; hon. secretary. Mrs Corby; Association hon. secretary, Mrs B. I'oinkies; treasurer, Mrs F. Hudson; committee, Mesdames A. Purse, D. Barnard, R. McCulloitgh, and Hosking. Votes of thanks were accorded last year!s officers. A new scheme for helping the poor was inaugurated, and second _ hand clothes were collected and distributed amongst members of the Mothers' Union, who would mend or re-make them, and distribute thein amongst the poor of the parish and send parcels to St. Martin's House of Help. EMPIRE DAY. To make preliminary arrangements for the celebration of 'Empire Day in Cliristclmrch, a meeting of representatives of patriotic societies was held last evening. There were present: Mesdanies Deans and Hogg (Victoria League), Mrs Cracroft "Wilson and Miss Meredith Kaye (Overseas League), Messrs B. Seth-Smith and Satterthwaite (Royal Empire Society'), and Mrs H. Wyatt and Mr J. J, Dougall (Navy League). Tt was decided to hold a reunion of Empire Societies on May 25 tli. Arrangements are to be made "to ensure that two prominent speakers will give addresses 011 Empire subjects. There will be a musical programc and supper.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mi's <T. A. Jenkins (Dunedin), and Mr* Macfarlane (XortU Canterbury). Royal Hotel: ,Mr and Mrs Molineus (Palmerston North). Mr and Mrs Sampson and Misn SamDson (Sydney). Hotel Federal: Mr E. S. .Teavons (Dunedm),' Mr Walter Gibb (Timarn), Miss Xj. Croir (Wellington), Mr Jolm Wilson (Dunedin). Miis Alice Grubb (Tasmania), Mrs T). H. Orr (Asliborton), Mrs Digby (Ashburton), Mis* M. Digby (Asliburton), Mr J. Battersby (Manchester), Mr R. B. 'Meek (Oaraaru). Mr A. Barnett (Morvcn), Mr P. R. Talbot (Timaru), and Mr W. Usher (Wellington). •

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. SOCIAL AT GERALDINE. Women's Institutes from all over .South Canterbury were represented at the sot-ial held by the Canterbury Federation of Women's Institutes at Geraldine on ' Friday evening, in honour of Miss Stops, the voluntary adviser from England. The Town Hall was crowded by members and friends, and among the institutes represented were MayfieJd, Ealing, Rangitata, Orari, Arundel, Temuka, Hilton. Woodbury Gapes Valley, Rangitira Valley* Otipua and St. Andrews. . ~ Tho lengthy and enjoyable l)rogramine. comprised of songs, recitations, plnys and country dancing, n*as contributed by the various institutes, and after supper, the greater number of those present joined in folk dancing under the direction of Mr W. E. Cook. The most attractive of the evening's entertainment was the English folk dancing by the teams from tho Orari, Woodbui-y. Gapes Valley, and Arundel Institutes, and among these dances were "Bl.iek Nag," "The Old Mole,' "Gathering Peaseods," and 'fßusty Trusty," "Half Moon," a Gorman folk dance, was also danced. Before supper. Miss Stops spoke ot the work and benefits derived from Institute membership, and presented the two prizes won in the thrift competition. These were awarded to Mrs D. Pemberton (Orari 1 ). and a" niember from Valley. The judges of the competition were Mesdanies Jl- - Fish, J. P. Peter, and H. Orbelt. The energetic committee m charge of arrangements were Mesdames H' s " lop (chairman), Chisnall, Hughes, Mcdonald. Cool?. • and Miss A. T. Williams. Items contributed were as follows: —Plav. "George Propose?," Mr and Mrs W. E. Cook, and Miss McQueen (Orari institute): song, Mr Gimson; recitation, Mrs Watt fßangitatn Institute): vocal trio. Mesdames McKciizie. Hibhs. and Masefield ('Gapes Valley Institufcl: plav. "Th« Red Rose Tree. Mr and Mrs 0. A. M. .Macdonald, Mr and Mrs W. E. Cook, and Hisses Stops and Tempi®i': recitation. Mrs Davis (F/alinsO: countrv dancincr. Orari team (Mioses M. Killoh F. Blissett, KVuff. .1. Austin. C. McQueen, and I*Hitches) Woodburv team (Mesdames Fraser. Kennedy, Brown. Chisnall. and Fifield and M. WebM. (Japes Viillev team (Mr* Hibhs. GRoberts. D. Waller R. Reid, N Deans. 1. Bigh«m. D. T>* l,: '"ll. - s * Patrick). \rnndel team (Misses Macdonald (2). Upritohard. T ov<\ Tnyener, Johnson, and Mrs Black). Mrs A. McKenzie acted as official accompanist.

WEDDINGS. CHICK—KELSO. A marriage of interest to a wide circle of friends was celebrated in Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, recently, when Kathleen Yvonne, second daughter of Mrs and the late Mr James Kelso, of Belfast, Ireland, was married to Charles Edward, elder son of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Chick, of Christeliurch. The Rev. Otho Fitzgerald conducted the- ceremony* and Mr Lilly was organist. The church was artistically decorated i'or. the occasion. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a gown of ivory satin embroidered in silver, made with tight.fitting bodice and fully flared slcirt. Her veil, which was beautifully embroidered, was held in placo by a coronet of orange blossom, and slto carried a bouquet of Philippine lilies and hothouse flowers. She was attended by her sister, Miss Evelyn Amelia Kelso, who wore a graceful frock of pink satin with long fitting bodice and ankle-length skirt, and a summer felt hat to tone. Her bouquet was of shaded pink flowers and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. Frampton as best man. After tho ceremony a reception was held at Dixieland. Mrs Kelso, mother of the bride, received the guests. She wore a frock of black georgette, a black Ottoman silk coat, and a black and fawn hat. She carried a bouquet of crimson roses. The bride travelled in a smart frock of old rose georgette, a. coat of navy whipcord, with skunk collar, and a small turban hat to tone. EVENING PARTY. An enjoyable "cup and saucer" evening party was given by Miss Kitty Raphael assisted by her sister, Mrs Birdling, at tho former's home in Gracefield avenue in honour of Miss Runa Scandrett, whose inarriago to Mr Charlie Williams takes place this week. Games and competitions were held during the evening and much amusement was caused by the reading of the limerick enclosed with each cup and saucer. . Among those present were Mrs Raphael, Mrs Scandrett, Mrs Birdling, Misses Kitty Raphael, Runa Scandrett, Beryl Rose, Maisie Greig, Bery Richards, Moyra Free, Marie Ott, Kathleen Talbo.t, Norah Benliain, Phyllis Fitzlicnry, Molly McLachlan, and Erica Lynskcy.

ST. CUTHBERT'S GUILD. The ladies of St. Cuthbert's Guild, Governor's Bay, held, their monthly meeting at the Vicarage, •where there was" a lull attendance -of mombers. After the miuutes had been read, it ■was reported that £27 for the church carpet had been paid to the vestry, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the ladies for their assistance. A vote ,of thanks was also passed to the ladies of St. Peter's Guild, Teddington, for the enjoyable social evening given on April 28th. Afternoon tea was served and a social hour was spent to celebrate the birthdays of the two oldest members of the Guild —Mrs Cowlin and Mrs Neale—who cut the birthday cake, and also to say good-byo to Mrs Colunibus, who is leaving the district.

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. Recent arrivals at "The Lodge," Haniuer Springs, include Mr and Mrs J. Mundell and iliss Mundell (Tiraaru), Mr and Mrs IV M. Orundry (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs Hartley Smith (Christchuroh), Mis* N. E. Taylor, Miss K. G. Taylor (Ohristchurcli), Miss R.' ■Vnderson, Mr and Mrs, Jones (Ohristchurcli). Mr and Mrs Gordon Steyon and Master Steven, Profesor Campbell (Ohristchurcli), Miss M. Wilson, Miss L. Wilson, Mr L. Wilson ' Sir Dudley D'obson (Ohristchurcli), Mrs A. V. Barrett (Mayiield), Miss McLaren (Woilinston), Mr Lamburd, Mr J. liythgoo (Christclmrch). Mrs C. Kay (Christchurch), Miss Mann /New Brighton), Mr Galanis (Wellington), Miss Bltfckmore;(Christchurch), Miss Beavea (ChristcUuifch), : Master B. da Lambert fChristcliureh), Masters W. and X. Armstronc (Akaroa), Mrs Hawker, Miaa. J. Hawker (Obristchurch) are itayinj at th» New Brigk. ,to* Chrf»» ...