WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20491, 9 March 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Lady Nolan (Auckland) accompanied by her two daughters, Mrs Harold Barker, Fendalton, and.Miss Nolan, Auckland, are leaving to-morrow for a visit to Mt. Cook and the Southern Lakes. Mrs W. E. Whit combo lias returned to her home in Murray Place, after spending several months with her daughter in the Malay States. Miss Ethel Galwey and Miss Isa Galwey (Lower Hutt) are visiting Christchurch, and are staying with Canon and Mrs J. de B. Galwey, Cashmere Hills. Miss Coldicutt (Auckland) is visiting Christchurch, and is the guest oi Mrs W. Balch, Warrington street. Miss Agatha Upham (Gloucester street west) is leaving on Friday for Timaru, where she will be the guest of Mrs Herbert Elworthy at Craigmore. Miss Peggy Lake (Fendalton) has left for Wellington, where she has taken an appointment in the Government Service. It was announced in London last month that a marriage has been arranged and will shortly take place between Miss Helen Cane, daughter of Mrs Cane, of Christchurch, and Mr Hubert Hollebone, of 10 Durham "Villas, Kensington, London, W.B. Some time ago Miss Cane returned to England from Christchurch to continue her professional work on the stage. Mrs Charles Bowker, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs A. C. Stephens, Dunedin, returned yesterday to her home in Timaru. The Misses Myra and Edna Greenslade (Dunedin) have left for Auckland, where they will join the Maunganui on Friday for Sydney. Miss Edna Greenslade is an accomplished horsewoman, and will be a competitor in the ladies' jumping contests at the Sydney Royal Show. The engagement is announced ot Mildred Jane, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James Morrin, of Blenheim, to John Francis David, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. J. Corry, of Blenheim. Misses A. and K. Dixon (Eyrewcll) have been spending a few days with Mrs A. H. Acheson, the Vicarage, Lincoln. Miss Helen Gard'ner (Wellington) is visiting her sister, Mrs E. J. Loughnan, Fendalton. Mrs Jamed Murdoch, secretary of the Mayfield W.C.T.U., left Ashburton yesterday for Wanganui, to attend the Dominion Conference, commencing on March 9th. During Mrs Murdoch's stay in Wanganui she will be the guest of Mrs Page, Gonville. Miss Greaves, matron of the Holmdale •Maternity Hospital, Blenheim, has been apopinted an examiner for the . State examination for midwives and maternity nurses by the Nurses' and Midwives' Registration Board. This is regarded as a well-deserved compliment to Miss Greaves and to the Marlborough Board's institution, whieli has been a most successful training school under the present matron's direction. The engagement is announced of Isotiel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dunlop, Matni road, Hataitai, Wellington, to Keith, son of Mr and Mrs A. L. Alexander, Gracefield avenue, Christchurch. KNIT WITH ROSE FINGERING. "Rose Fingering" for economy, comfort, good wear, and washing. Procurable in all latest shades and mixtures. Sample fringes free on request. Booklet 211 —children's knitted outfits—7d. Send stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. Prices that make our present Sale of Fur Coats, .Necklets, Stoles, etc., a real opportunity to secure the season's latest fur wear are now offered. Bargains that cannot fail to attract the most discriminating purchaser await your inspection. McGibbon's, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026. —1 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. Florence Hiillen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. ~6 The term "pulled figs" means figs pulled from the trees and sun-dried. Ordinary dried figs are those picked up from the ground at the foot of the trees and then dried. When picked up they are usually bruised and gritty. The diffeience in taste and quality is obvious. It is well to know that only the finest "pulled" figs are sold at the Sanitarium Shop, 708 Colombo street, Christchurch. —2 WOOLWORTHS (N.Z.), LTD. BIRTHDAY DANCE. To celebrate the second birthday ot the local branch of Woolworths (New Zealand), Limited, a very enjoyable dance was l}eld last night at Jellicoe Hall, where many members of the staff and their friends danced to the music of Les Grumniitt's Band. Balloons and various kinds of novelties were distributed, and prizes were presented for the lucky spot and Monte Carlo dances. At supper time' a birthday cake, beautifully decorated, was cut and distributed amongst the guests.' The guest of honour was Mr C. G. Storry, manager of the firm. The members of the committee were Mr C. McConnell (chairman), Mrs S. K. Gow (hon. secretary), Mr G. Calnan (treasurer), Misses U. Worts, B. Evans, N. Rogatski, and R. Dobson. Mrs Gow wore a pretty frofck of soft pink faille, with yoke and hem of fishnet; Miss Bonnie Evans wore a frock of raspberry pink georgette, hemmed with . floral satin: Miss N. Rogatski, briar-ro3e "pink georgette frock, with long bodice of pink and gold lame; Miss R. Dobson. daffodil yellow georgette frock, trimmed with large floral motifs. ■ ■ nr * ' ■ Other ladies pwsent were Mesdames H. Muchmore, C. Rhodes, J. Paterson, A. Turner, E, J. Preen, Charles Carter, C. Tyree, Misses Ivy Tallon, Grace Tallon, Ethyle Mumford. Rita Hutchinson, Lilian Shanks, Helen McLaren (Dunedin). Winnie Watson. Phyllis Taylor, Lily Elson, Myra and Glenice Traill. lima Wendelborn, Nancy Egan, Dorrie Smith, Winnie Jeffares, Dell Raine, I. Welch, R. Williams, Marjorie Knight, Madge McNaughton, Clarice CooDcr, Doris Bell, Doris Chaplin, Phyllis Dawber, Daisy Coates, Peggy Vass, P. Squire, E. Sutcljffe, Isabel Thompson, Marj°rie' Thompson Helen Malcolm. E. Moore. Florence .Betty 'White, Mae McGlashan, N. ««- Hams, E. Loader. P. Barry, Eileen Griffin. Molly Laffey, Rita Dobson, Doris Dobson, Ena DiehJ, Ena Brown, Averill Nunes. M. Fisher. F. McLaren, Mercia Barritt, E. fehanks, G. Ogden, Kidman, Edna Jones, and R. Dowding.

4 The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication :g in the "Women'a Corner" items of social or personal news. •g Such items should be fully a uthentitf-~d, and engagement §: notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- <:•: enee i s invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, £• women. g;

BRIDGE PARTY. | i Mrs J, Mowbray Tripp (Silverton. Geraldine) is spending a few days in Christcliurch before leaving on Friday, with her lnisband, to spend a short holiday at Hanmer Springs. Last night she entertained a number I of her friends at a delightful bridge party, at which the guests included many visitors from the country. , Those who enjoyed Mrs Tripp's hos-1 pitality were Mrs John Grigg, Mrs Willes, Mrs Gordon Fulton, Mrs A. K., Firth, Mrs M. H. Godby Mrs William Irving, Mrs John Stevenson, Mrs John Montgomery, Mrs Marmaduke Bethell, Mrs 11. D. Acland, Mrs T. L. Cowlishnw, Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs John Barker, Mrs J. H. Grigg, Mrs R. H. Hennalx, Mrs Harold Barker, Mrs James Maling, Mrs Maitland Rich, Mrs T. Mill, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs H. S. Lawrence, Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, Mrs Maurice Gresson, Mrs Cuthbert Gresson (Timaru), Miss Suttor (Sydney), Miss Bromley Cocks, Miss D. 1 Anderson, Miss Olive McTlraith, Miss Barbara Gould, Miss Joan Lee, Miss E. Aitken, and Miss R. Cra- J cioll Wilson. I AFTERNOON PARTY. j i Miss Eleanor West-Watson, whose marriage to Mr. Stephen Lester will | take place in Easter Week, was the guest of honour at a very pleasant party , given yesterday afternoon, by Miss Nancy Gard'ncr. The entrance hall at Miss Gard'ner's home, in Cashel street west, was effectively decorated for the occasion with marigolds and sunflowers, the drawing-room was gay with gladioli and asters, and the din-ing-room with bowls of zinnias. The hostess wore a pretty frock of pervenclie blue georgette printed with large white spots; Miss West-Watsou wore a turquoise blue crepe de chine frock, patterned in black, and a wide black straw hat, and Miss Alison WestWatson wore a green floral crepe de chine frock and a black felt hat with tiny green feather. An interesting competition was won by Miss Betty Nancarrow, and a collection of recipes, brought by her friends, was presented to the honoured guest. The guests were Misses Eleanor aiH Alison West-Watson, Joan Cooper, Pauline Kitto, Nancy Gibson, Kathleen Iloare, Gendie Maling, Olive SpencerBower, Vivianne Eckford, Dorothy Loughnan,- Nancy McKellar, Ruth and Norah Haggitt, Betty Guthrie, Halmr.i Loughnan, Valerie Tennent, Betty Nancarrow, Jessie Elliott, Prue Wynn-WiJ-liams, and Betty Clements. EMPIRE SERVICE LEAGUE. Mrs E. 1 A. Hotclikin, general secretary of the Empire Service League, is visiting the West Coast in the interests of ttye League. She delivered addresses in Greymouth, Hokitika, and Ross and displayed a good collection of New Zealand goods at the A. and P. Association's show in Greymouth. 'Much interest is being taken in her advocacy of "Trade Within the Empire," and the slogan, "Buy New Zealand Good.*," is being displayed on posters in many shop windows. Branches of the League have been formed in Greymouth, where an Empire Shopping Week is being organised, at the Greymouth Technical Hiigh School, and at the Greymouth School, and at Blaketown, Cobden, and Kumara Junction. Mrs Hotchkin, who for the past few days has been the guest of Mrs Peebles, Ross, left yesterday for South Westland.

ST. CUTHBERT'S GUILD. The ladies of Si. Cuthbert's Guild, Governor's Bay, held their first meeting for this year at "Cherry Croft," when Mrs Stephen Parr kindly entertained them. There was a full attendance of members, and four new members were elected. aEoh member, brought k gift as her Easter offering to St.. Saviour's Orphanage. In the absence of the president, Mrs Parr opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary presented the report and balance-sheet for the year 1931, the latter showing a credit balance of over £9. The report expressed pleasure at the work done and assistance given by all members during the past year. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs Maclaverty; vice-presidents, Mesdames S Parr and Comptoh; secretary and treasurer, Mrs Greig; Buying Committee, Mesdames Gompton and Greig Mrs Parr spoke of the forthcoming St. Saviour's market, and it was decided to ffive one -day's assistance at the produce stall. Mrs Compton suggested that members should encourage the •'more wool" campaign by each member faking some garment in wool for the sale of work. Mrs Bishop invited the Guild to a "Bring and Buy" social afternoon in May. Mrs Parr promised to give. a demonstration in weaving ' the same afternoon. Afternoon tea was served and the Guild birthday cake was cut by Mrs Maclaverty, who thanked Mrs Parr for her kind hospitality to members and friends. FREE SILK STOCKINGS. I.X.L. WRAPPERS MUST BE POSTED BY APRIL 23rd. As all coupon gift schemes are banned by the Trading Coupons Act after April 30th next, the Superbus Packing Go., Ltd., Manufacturers of I.X.L. Borax Washing Powder, are compelled to discontinue the distribution of Free Silk Stockings after that date. In order, therefore, that these may be forwarded to users of I.X.L. Borax Washing Powder by that date it is necessary for all wrappers to be posted to the Superbus Packing Co., Ltd., 90 Madras street, Christchurch, not later than Saturday, April 23rd next. This, howeVer, allows users still time to complete their collections. If the number of I.X.L. wrappers you have collected is short of the required number, viz., 200, by April 23rd, a pair of silk hose' will be forwarded to you by the Superbus Packing Co., upon payment of the difference in cash. All that is necessary for you to do is to send one penny for every four wrappers required to complete the number. Thus if you are one hundred wrappers short, it would be necessary for you to send 2s Id. Stamps can be sent for amounts under Is, but Postal Notes or Money Orders are required for larger amounts. These, to-, gether with wrappers, must be dispatched to the Superbus Packing Co., Ltd., 90 Madras street, not later than April 23rd.

OBITUARY.

MRS J. P. OAKES. • The death occurred on Friday of Mrs Oakes, wif« of Major J. P. Oakes, a well-known resident of Christchurch. Born ?n Victoria, Australia, Mrs Oakes came to New Zealand at an early age with her parents, who settled in Auckland, she later taking up residence in Christchurch. A woman of sympathetic nature and philanthropic activities, Mrs Oakes for many years took a keen interest in matters affecting the Volunteer movement. The funeral, which took place on Saturday, left her residence for the Avonside Churchyard, where the Rev. Otho Fitzgerald officiated at the service in the church and at the graveside. She is survived by her husband aDd four sons—Messrs J. W. R. Oakes, F. E. Oakes, A. H. Oakes, and E. A. Oakes. Many letters and telegrams of sympathy were received, and the following sent wreaths: Mrs J. Grandison and family, Mr and Mrs A. Grandison, management and staff of Sargood, Son, and Ewen, Ltd., president and members Canterbury Officers' Club, Trinity Hockey Club, Christchurch Working Men's Club, executive of the Canterbury Rifle Association, Canterbury Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association, Mrs Jarman, staff of the Stitchwell Manufacturing Industry, Mr and Mrs J. Ayers and Miss I. Ayers, Mr and Mrs J. Hocking, Mr and Mrs McGregor and Bertie, Mrs A. Rix, James and J. D. Gray, Cyril and Chris., Vincent Clarke, Mr and Mrs W. Medea and family, Mr and Mrs H. A. Sutcliffe, Mr and Mrs Howard James, Mr ana Mrs W. Reeve, and Miss V. Patrick.

A STOLEN BAG. EXPERIENCE OP CHRISTCHURCH LADY. (f&OM OUB OWN COREESPONJHSNT.) LONDON, February 2. Mrs G. Alexander and Miss Marjorie E. Alexander are recent arrivals from Christchurch, the latter having come Home to continue her studies at the Eoyal Academy of Music. The day after they landed a rather unpleasant incident occurred which would not give them a good first impression of London's manners and ways. They were at the High Commissioner's Office in the Strand, looting at the Christchurch papers which are filed in the entrance hall for. the benefit of New Zealand readers. Mrs Alexander, who had been given a farewell party before leaving Christchurch, was looking up the acoount of it in print, and JVfiss Alxander left her scat to glance through another paper on the file. In less than five minutes Mrs Alexander looked round and found that her bag, which she had left on her chair, had disappeared. Slio- lost no time in notifying the fact, and Mr F. T. Sandford got into touch with the police. The bag contained some money—fortunately not a large sum, because Mrs Alexander had »ot yet been to the bank—rp.assports, luggage tickets, and other things. Meanwhile, nothing more could be done. Next morning, however, a message arrived for Mrs Alexander to attend at Bow Street Police Court. There her bag was returned to her. Some of the money had been taken, but not all of it. The stolen property had been found in the lounge of South Africa House, close by. NEW ZEALAND PIANISTS. tPAOAt OVR OWN COBaXSPOHDENT.) LONDON, February 2, At Leighton House, Kensington, on January 29th, Miss Vera Moore, the New Zealand pianist, was associated with Mr George Both, 'cellist, in a joint recital. The-programme was admirably adapted to the intimate surroundings of the artistic home in Kensington. The "Daily Telegraph" critic remarks:—lt had as its chief features a Bach Sonata for piano and 'cello in D major, and that of Brahms (Op. 38) in E minor. their playing of these works Miss Moore and her colleague showed mutual understanding and a sense of musicianship which resulted in a nicely-balanced ensemble and punctiliously neat phrasing. The pianist's style may have seemed at times, somewhat more advanced than that of her partner, but on the whole they were well-matched. As yet, Mr Roth's tone is on the small side and a little inclined, perhaps, to dryness. But his intonation was generally. above reproach. Three of Bach's Choral Preludes, as arranged for 'cello and piano by Kodaly, were also played with exemplary taste. The same qulity was revealed in Miss Moore's unaffected playing of some Chopin pieces* Miss Kathleen Levi, also formerly of Dunedin, ifas solo pianist at a concert given under the auspices of the Grotrian Musical Society (whose president is Sir Walford Davies), in. London, at 9 p.m. on Sunday, January 31st. The British String Quartet consisted of Jessie .Snow, Alan Bartlett, Ernest Tomlinson, and Edward Eobinson. The programme was a specially pleasing one. Miss Levi's contributions, expressively played, were: Choral Prelude and Aria (92nd Cantata) (Bach-Eun\mel); "Barcarolle" (Chopin); "The Maiden "With the Daffodil," and "Mediterranean". (Bax); "Ondine" (Debussy); "Prelude," Op. 23, No. 4 (Rachmaninoff); Etude Op. 7 No. 4 (Stravinsky).

VALEDICTORY. Mr and Mrs E. M. Sheedy, who recently relinquished business in Christchurch, left yesterday on a holiday tour of the West Coast. Before their departure they were met by the staff of the Terminus Hotel, of which Mr Sheedy was proprietor, and presented with a handsome suitablyinscribed rose bowl. Mr O. Liddiard, in making the presentation, said it was vith regret that they were parting from Mr and Mrs Sheedy, and he vnshed them health and happiness in their future ventures. Mr Sheedy thanked thn staff for its loyalty over a long period and said the handsome present would always remain a happy reminder of his days in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Sheedy will be away from Christchurch for some weeks.

A bride at Dovmansland, Surrey, tlrove for twc miles on the village fire engine in her wedding dress after her marriage to a fireman. Synthetic scent, which costs less than one-tenth the price of the perfumes distilled from flowers, js helping to destroy the famous perfume industry in the south of France.

WEDDINGS.

HARGREAVES—PARKIN. The marriage was celebrated recently ac Rugby Street Methodist Church, of Audrey Stella, only daughter of Mr M. B. Parkin, and granddaughter of Mr C. Parkin, of St. Albans, and Edward Watson, second son of Mr and Mrs Hargreaves, of Rangiora. The officiating minister was the Rev. William Rowe. The bride, who was given iyvay by her father, wore a white satin frock made on classical lines, with ' closefitting bodice and long sleeves. She wore a wreath of orange blossom and a veil of Honiton lace, lent for the occa^-. sion, and carried a bouquet of white lilies and ihaidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Miss Betty Dixon and Miss Elsie Hargreaves, wore ank'elength frocks of pale pink georgette, and light fawn hats, and " carried bouquets of pink carnations and asters. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Brough, of Heathcote. The reception was held at 24 Mersey street, where Mrs Parkin received her guests. She wore a black embossed georgette gown and black hat, and carried a bouquet of asters and fuchsias. Mrs Hargreaves, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of beige lace and georgette and hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of hydrangeas and asters. When Mr and Mrs Hargreaves left later for the wedding tour, the bride was wearing a navy blue satin frock with white cuffs and collar, and navy hat. HAY-BARCLAY—CARTER. At St. Mary's Church, Merivale, yesterday afternoon, the Rev. F. B. Redgrave celebrated the marriage of Muriel, youngest daughter of the late Mr H. D: Carter, and of Mrs Carter, St. Albans, and Hugh, only son of the late Mr W. H. Hay-Barclay, and of Mrs HayBarclay, of Wellington. Mr Alfred Worsley was organist, Mr Francis Carter escorted his-sister, and Mr William Goff acted as best man. The bride wore an attractive sleeveless frock and long-sleeved coatee of larkspur blue lace, the frock being made with rounded neck-lina, and anklelength skirt, with frills at the hip-line. Her bangkok straw hat to match was trimmed with a pink rose placed on the brim at one side, and she carried a bouquet of pink begonias. Miss Alice Carter, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a frock and coatee of beige, green, and blue floral ninon, and a beige straw hat with touches of green. She carried a bouquet of deep red flowers. After the ceremony, Mrs Carter held a reception at her home in St. Albans. She wore a navy tailored suit and a black hat. Mrs Hay-Barclay, the bridegroom's mother, who had come from Wellington for the ceremony, was also present. The bride travelled later in a navy blue marocain frock piped with emerald green, a navy face-cloth coat and a navy felt hat. Mr and Mrs Hugh Hay-Barclay will make their home in Wellington.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

LYNDHURST BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Lyndhurst "Women's Institute was held in the hall on Thursday, Mrs Scott presiding over a record attendance. Mrs Scott gave a short .address on* the year's work. The balance-sheet showed a. substantial credit. Five new members'^iere-elected.' f a " Last year's .committee was re-elected with the addition of Mesdames L. Anderson, Rule, Alexendra, and Miss Drum-' mond. Mrs Scott was re-elected presi-, dent, and Mrs Symes and Mrs Gadd* were elected vice-presiednts. The treasurer and secretary, Miss McKendry and Miss Law, respectively, were reelected. < The "papier maehe" competition, which' brought some very pretty was won by Miss Drummond, with Miss S. Law second and third. A nail-driving competition, which' caused much laughter during the social half hour, was won by Mrs Rule with Mrs Law second and Miss S. Law third. The hostesses for-the* afternoon— Mesdames L. Anderson, Scott, S. Anderson, and Miss Collett—were accorded a vote of thanks. EIFFELTON BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of the Wil-Jowby-Eiffelton Branch of the Women's Institute, Mrs Pearce presided over an excellent attendance of members and friends. Nine new members were j elected. The nominations for officers for the ensuing year were received. It was decided that instead of mem- I bers bringing afternoon tea a| tin of biscuits be bought out of th 4 i funds. , The final arrangements were* maa« j for the birthday party, which is to be held on March 18th. - j Mrs Shaw, of Ashburton, gave an in- i teresting demonstration on soft toy making The competition for the best article made from stockings was won by Mrs Lattimore, Miss D Stoddart and Mrs Lattimer tying for second place. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs J. Stoddart; Mrs Lattimore, Mrs Day. and Miss G. Chapman.

TIMARXJ NEWS,

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL, Mrs Will (' 'Cadogan"), Sefton street, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Nancy Bridges (Nile street) is the guest of Mrs Tasman Smith (Mona Vale). Miss Lorna Wood has returned from Oamaru, and is staying at Bestwyn (Beverley road). Miss Eva Cox (Nile street) has returned from a short visit to Chtistchurch. Mr and Mrs B. Hunter-WeSton ("Highthorne") are spending a few days in Christchurch. # Mrs Gerald Murray ("Glenlriore"), who has been staying with Mrs A. J.' Mullins (Hampton House Plats),, , returned home on Monday. Mr and Mrs G. E. D. Searle will leave Temuka to-day for the West Coast. - y; < VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Warner's Hotel: Mrs M. Betheir (Pahau United Servicb Hotel: Mrs 'K. D. Thomas (New York), Miss* Alison. Wall (Cheshire England), and Mr and Mrs P. W. Dayne (London). New City Hotel: Mrs apd Miss A. Timmins (London). - Central Hotel: Mr and Mrs F. Oswald (Welltogton), Mr Perce Helmling (Wellington). Mr J. Sams (Cave, South Canterbury), and Miss Brownlee (Auckland). Hotel Federal: Mr H. Edgar Forrest (Wellington), Mr T. G. Tomkiris (Dunedin), Mr J. Carr (Methven), Mrs Gore Porter (Beefton), Mr .A, F. Downor (Wellington), Mr A. W. Barnett (Morven), Mr P. R. Talbot (Timaru), Miss E. E. Laing (Dunedin), Mr. "VV. R. Hay ward (Dunedin), Mr John Brown - (Lcwcliffe), and Mr J, Lysaght (Timaru).