WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20492, 10 March 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs T. McKibbin (Wellington) is arriving; in Ohristchiuch at the weekend to visit her mother. Aiis l*aauiougli. Miss May Cliulnier ( Wellington), v.-lio has been visiting in'.South Canterbury, is arriving in Cliristchurch on Sunday to visit Mrs Arthur Ledger. Knowles street. Mr and Mrs Angus Gunier, who rcuirned to Cliristchurch Ironi J'-urupe a tew months, ago. liive taken a house in Holly road. Miss ltuth Salmoiu , Mrs Counters sister, is living with them. Mrs Harold Coxheail (Timaru) who has heen staying with Mrs Coxheuu. St. Elmo Courts, returned home ye»te'day. Mr and Mrs Puniest Beauvais (l'endalton) leave Auckland to-day by the Maunganui for Sydney to connect with the Orient Line Orsova. en route to England. Miss Veronica Waul (Manchester street north) is spending a holiday as i"he guest of Mrs Bernard Coe, ocaieiii. Mrs E. Xewbigin (Hastings) arrived in ChrisLcharch yesterday to visit her daughter, Mrs N. Hoake. Bristol street. Mrs J. G. Collins (Eversleigh street) returned yesterday iroiu a short visit to Wellington. Mrs T. J. Edmonds (Worcester street) returned yesterday from a visit to the North Island. Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey (Dunedin) are arriving in Cliristchurch tomorrow morning from Wellington, and will leave later in the day for Dunedin. Mr and Mrs J. 15. Watson (Wellington), who have been spending a holiday with friends at Broadfieid, have returned to their home. Mrs C'uthbert Gres-son (Timaru), who ha-.; boon visiting Mrs Maurice Gresson, Fendalton, will return to Timaru to-day. A pleasant afternoon party was held at the home of Mrs l>yers, Bioadtield, in honour of Miss W. Karly, whose marriage will take place shortly. Many useful kitchen articles were received by the guest of honour, and a competition was won by Mrs Coleman. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess. A successful coin evening party was held at the residence of Mrs Jernrd, North- road, Papanui, to raise funds for the forthcoming St. Joseph's fete, to be held on Saturday of nest weok. During the evening competitions we;e held. a,nd nr. enjoyable musical programme was provided by Mis Hall, Misses M. and K. O'Connor, K. Bond, ihe Rev. Fathers J. and T. Hanralian, A. Rurcer. S.M.. M. Dotvling, S.M., and Mr P. P. J. Amodeo. NEW AUTUMN TONES IN WOOD- - PECKER. "Woodpecker" Knop Yarn is ideal for knitting smart autumn garments. Send 7d stamps for booklet No. 246. Latest styles Berets, Hats, and Scarves. Sample fringes of wool free on request. Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —^ WASHABLE HAIR DYE. Ivomol hair dye —the production of hair tinting specialists and dermatologists—is a permanent dye. It will not wash off, or stain bed linen. Komol recolours hair that is partly or wholly grey, and bleached hair. Sold in 18 different shades. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., j Chemists, Regent Theatre Buildings.

Besides being on* of the most powerful disinfectants known, "PUIvITO" is non-poisonous, and does not harm the skin. For wounds, cuts, etc., its antiseptic qualities are unique, while as a gargle for gone throats, it gives immediate relief even in acute cases. Try it in your shaving water. Bleedins arums can be checked by cleaning teeth with "PUR'TO." which also prevents decay. Obtainable at all Chemists and Stores. Price 2s 6d for 16-oz. bottle. 2 WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. SHEFFIELD BRANCH. Mrs William Deans presided over the monthly meeting of the Sheffield branch of the "Women's Institute, at which more than forty, members were present. An interesting address on l*»r travels in India was given by Miss Davis, ct' G-eraldine. The competition, a needlecase made from something old, was decided by members' vote, and the results were as follows: —Mrs R. Macdonald 1, Mrs Daley 2, and Mrs . Black 3. It Was announced that at the next meeting, to lie held on March .22nd, a spinning demonstration would be given by Mr? E. J. Chennells, ot Christcliurch. The competition will be for the best pair of moccasins. ! Hostesses were Mesdamcs A. S. Moffat, R. Macdonald, Q. A. Wright and J. Pritclictt. DUVAUCHELLE BRANCH. At the annual meeting of the Du vauehclle branch of the Women's In stitute Mrs Giddens presided. Tin balance-sheet was adopted and tin auditor, Mr C. Stewart, was accordec a vote of thanks. The secretary, in her report, showec that the Institute had had a very successful year. The officers elected for the ensuinf year were as follows: —President, Mr Lewthwaite; vice-president, Mrs Guu dens; secretary and treasurer, Mrs H O Hayloek: committee, Mesdame Brocherie, J. Mould, "W. "Weir, I. , Kay, E. Smith, and P. Mills, and Mis Garder. After the business had bee; transacted a cake competition was held ROSEWILL BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Roscwi Brunch of the Women's Institute ws presided over bv Mrs P. Brosnalnui. A motion of sympathy with Mi Moore in a recent bereavement wr carried. The president and committee vei accorded votes of thanks for the wor done during their term of office. - The election of officers for this yes resulted as follows:—President, Mrs 1 Brosuahait (unanimously re-elected) vice-president, Mr§ F. Hindley; seen turv, Miss J. Porter (re-elected); con mittee, Mesdames Brosnahan. Hindle; Moore, Porter, Bailey, Kitchen aii Hisses Porter and O'Keeffe.

The 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 uthentic-—d, and eogagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

AFTERNOON PARTY. Mi-s H;'tty Guthrie entertained a number of friends yesterday afternoon at a delightful party given m honour of Miss-Nancy McKellar. whose marriage will fake place in Easter Week. 'J'he drawing room and dining room at Miss Guthrie's home were decorated with .African daisies and phlox. The hostess wore an attractive frock of pink broderie auglaise, and Miss McKellar wore a green tweed tailored suit, and a green feJt hat, trimmed with a small feather. A competition, which caused much excitement, was won by Miss Alison West-Watson. The guests were Misses Nancy and Marjorie McKeilar. Eleanor and Alison "West-Watson, Nancr Gard'ner, Patricia Powrie. Prue Wynn Williams, Nancy iSalmond. Gendio Maling, Lesley Hay, Nornh and Nanrv _ Deans, Margaret Todlnmter. and Kathleen Hoare. UNIVERSITY WOMEN.

There was a good attendance of members of the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women, held at the club rooms on Monday evening, when the annual meeting was held, reports the "Evening Post." Miss Batham presided. Mention was made of the Triennial Dominion Conference, which was held in Christchurch, at which ii was arranged to transier the Dominion Headquarters oi the federation to Wellington for tho next three years. Therelore, Dr. Bryson became Dominion president, and Miss Heine Dominion secretary. Miss Heine gave an interesting report of this conference, at which many important topics had been discussed and a revised constitution drafted. Very kind and courteous hospitality had been - shown to the delegates by the Christchurch branch and other friends, and the visit was both profitable and enjoyable. The election ol officers for tiie ensuing year resulted as follows: —President, Miss Batham; vice-presidents, Dr. A. Bennett, Dr. A. Paterson, Dr. Chapman, Miss V. M. Greig, Miss C. F. Cooke, Dr. E. Bryson ; lion, secretary, Miss B. Jackson; lion, treasurer, Miss E. M. Oddio; committee, Miss Mitchell. Miss Heine, Miss Cornish, Miss Bell. Dr. Bakewcll, and Miss. Mary MacKenzie. Dr. Bennett, in a shorty talk regarding her recent visit to England, told much that was interesting about Crosby Hall, stating that there is a room at the_ Hall "founded" with money from New Zealand, and _ furnished by Czechoslovaks. This is a beautiful room, overlooking the river, and boasting a wonderful carved oak ceiling, which is .specially lighted to show off its fine design and proportions. MOTHERS' UNION. PREBBLETON BRANCH. The monthly meetings of the Prebbleton Branch of the Mothers' Union were resumed this month, when the preliminary church service was taken by the vicar, the Rev. H. B. Jones. The president, Mrs Jones, introduced the speaker, Mrs H. J. Marriner, of Sumner, who gave an interesting address on the Marv Sumner House in London. In describing the headquarters of the Mothers' Union, and the importance of the work carried on there, Mrs Marriner used models and photographs. the latter being of special interest to overseas members. Following a vote of thanks to Mrs Marriner for her kindness in visiting the branch, afternoon tea was served. GIFT SOCIALMiss Vera Bloor, whose marriage will take place shortly, was honoured at a pantry gift social given. by Miss ' Mary Whelan. Among those present were Mesdanies A. D. Mooie, T. Merry. Misses Linda Bloor, Dorothy Moore. Flora Williamson, Nell and Eileen Ives, Maijge Os'borne. Rose Gallagher.. Rua Simpson, Eileen Ewan, Jean Pierson, Lynda Powe, and Ida Bradford. SURPRISE PARTY. A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Duncan, StAsaph street, vhere musical items were given by Messrs Pearce, Taylor, T. Molloy, and F. Toner. Those present included Misses Vera Duncau, Una Woodward, Ngaire Fox, Nell Glass, Lattie> Pearce, Olive Bradsiiuw, Winnie Miller, Mavis Smith, Gwen McDonald. Alice Woodward, Nora Ashby, Mrs Dodds, Mrs Pepperell, Messrs A. Pearce, K. Woolridge. J. Campbell, C. Taylor, C. Fielding, G. England, S. Duncan, T. Onllen, JRogers, and I. Brown. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. United Service Hotel: Hiss SI. Conway (Melbourne). Hotel Federal: Mrs A. M. Thompson (Wellington), Miss A. Thompson (Wellington), Mr W. King (Auckland), Miss R. Campbell (Otikaike), Mr J. Rhodes (Dunedin), Miss J. Conneli (London), Miss B. Neilson (London), Mr j. K. Kay (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Norris Brocklebank (Dunedin), and Mv X. Mclnnes (Wellington). Central Hotel - Mr and Mis Victoi; Craw ("Tipperary," Pigeon Bay), Mr C. J. Barnett (Inveicargill), Mr J. H. Jones (Gore), and Mr and Mrs J. B. Sutherland (Blenheim).

More than 50 boys who had been placed on probation recently spent a fortnight in camp at Hayling Island, England, as the guests o£ Mr Tvan E. Snell, a magistrate.

ALL NATIONS FAIR. At the invitation of the Mayoress (Mrs D. G. Sullivan), the ladies helping with the stalls at the All Nations Pair met in the City Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, to report the progress of their efforts to collect goods. For the variety stall, Mrs E. Davies reported that she had been busy collecting goods. Mesdamcs R. H. Livingstone and H. V. Burry had agreed to help her in addition to the other ladies who had offered their services. Mrs H. A. Bishop reported for the sweet stall, that although the response in New Brighton had been excellent they would have to depend upon the City also for donations of sweets. For the book stall, Mrs Tomlinson reported that the Victoria League had offered to charge for two days.. April 7th and Bth. Their offer was accepted with thanks. Mrs Tomlinson urged that notices asking for books be posted in the sports club rooms in the various districts. The committee's representative in each district will call for any books offered for the lair —Mrs Peddie in Addington, and Mis Thurston in Thorrington also offered their homes as depots for books. Some beautifully knitted singlets had been sent to the Mayoress bf a mother who, in spite of having a family of ten children to care for, had found time to knit for the Fair. A hand embroidered cushion had been received from Mrs E. Bayne, and was handed to Mrs Davies for the variety stall, for which she was very grateful. The ladies of Sumner had offered to organise the cake stall for the first uay of the Fair, the staff of the M.E.D were willing to take charge on the second day, the ladies of Cashmere Hills Committee, under the chairmanship of Mrs H. Wales had offered to take charge ffn the third day, and Mrs A. J. Benzie and helpers were responsible, for tho last day. All these offers were accepted with gratitude by the committee. and tli-3 suggestion that the helpers'on the cake stall should wear plain white overalls was adopted. Mrs C. Stribling offered to do * permanent wave as a prize for a guessing competition, in aid of the cake stall. It was reported that a bridge party had been arranged to take place on March Wth in n room offered free by the Avonside Bowling C'lub, also aid of the cako stall. Mis J. C. Holmes promised twelve cakes front a meeting at her house. Mrs Peddio reported that in preparation for the jumble stall, she was holding a jumble sale next Saturday in the Kindergarten, Selwyn street. ] lie Addington Guides had also promised their help- , i An offer from Mrs Marv Hill to charge of a jam stall, with the help of other ladies from her district, was accepted with thank*. Miss Aitken reported that she and Mrs Greenwood were busy gathering parcels for the bran tub. Mrs J. C. Holmes reported that the concert she was organising would be held on Sunday, April 10th, when the Mayor will be asked to announce the result of the fair. ■ Books for the guessing competitions were now available on ■ application to the Assistant Town CJcrk. It was reported that Miss Bessie Macdonald s offer of dancing tuition was lor a child or adult in ballroom dancing, tor which a guessing competition would be arranged. Mrs Nicoll had offered a bride cake with an art union ticket inside, also a Fijian mat for guessing competitions. - All collecting books must bear the authorisation of the Mayoress or the Town Clerk, and letters appealing tor support for the stalls must be written on the "All Nations Fair" official noteMiss Ruth Niblock addressed the meeting, appealing for help on March 18th, when the street appeal tor funds would be made. Those present agreed to be responsible for a corner for the day. Miss Niblock also asked for help in dressing four hundred children to take part in the pageant on the opening day. , It was decided that the women s committee should not approach the City iirms for gifts towards the stalls as the men's committee had already done S ° Gift parties had been arranged by the Cathedral Congregation Guild, who aTe collecting six gifts each, the Canterbury Women's Club, who are holding a coin and gift party Mesdames H. S. S. Kvle and H. G. Livingstone, who arc holding a bridge partv in lliccarton. Mrs West-Watson is asking each member of the Mothers' Union attending the Annual Festival at Bishopscourt on April 6th. to bring ii gift for the stalis. A letler was read from Mrs W. J. Lc Cren stating that a party of her friends were sewing every Monday for the' fair. All these efforts were greatly appreciated by the committee, and would go far to help in stocking the stalls.' . Drawing-room meetings had been arranged in the various suburbs at which Mr Geo. Harper and either Mrs Cecil Wood or Mi?«s Havelaar would explain the relief work now being done and what it is hoped to achieve by the proceeds of the All Nations Fair. The first meeting would bo held on Thursday, March 10th, at the home of Mrs Edwin Hamilton, 164 Papanui road. The second meeting would take place at Mrs John Deans' home, in Riccarton, on Monday, March 14th. Mesdamcs J. W. Beanland, G. J. Smith, P. R. Climie (Sumner), Andrews (Spreydon), W. Machin, and Miss L. Sanders were elected to the executive committee. A sock drive was being organised in the Opuwa District by Mrs G. J. Smith, who was asking everyone who could knit to make a pair of socks for the Fair. A letter was received from Mrs Saunders, Spreydon, .offering to rio tea-cup reading at any parties that might be arranged. A committee had been set up in Spreydon under the chairmanship of Mrs'Digby Neave, and efforts were being made in the district to collect goods for the various stalls. A number of ladies in the Cashmere Hills district had formed a committee and were bi'sy arranging various forms of entertainment to vaise funds for the cako stall they were running at the 1 Fair. The offer of Mrs Neilsen to make and soil Danish butter balls for the four

davs. was accepted with thanks. Butter and eggs from the country districts were needed to enable the committee to accept the many offers to bake thev had received from sympathisers who could not afford to supply these ingredients. A recommendation was made that the prices, of the goods at the Fair be kept low. a? the purchasing power of the community had shrunk, and also that supporters try to give useful Article's that, it' unsold, might bo distributed through the Fund amongst the unemployed after the Fair. The next meeting was arranged for Wednesday, March 23rd. .

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WEDDINGS. RITCHIE-ROBERTS. The marriage was celebrated in fit. Mary's Church, Addington, yesterday morning, of Mabel, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Roberts. Sehvyn , tcrcut, and George Trevor, voungost sion of Mr and Mrs E. J.' Ritchie, Herelord street, Linwocd. Canon W. to. lican performed the ceremony, and viie. organist was Mr Sehvyn Baker. ilie bride, who was given a .way by her father, wore a. gown of ivory satin, made with inset diagonal bands and fuJly-fiared skirt. The bodice had a fine lace yoke, and the sleeves had lace insets above the cuffs. Her veil which formed a train, was held in place by a lace cap trimmed with orange blossom, and her. bouquet was composed of white flowers. Misses Maisie Lawson and Meg Giiccor who .attended the bride, wore froH-s of elm green georgette, the bodices of which had V shoulder yokes and puff sleeves cut away in oval form to reveal the shoulders. The panels of the ankle-length skirts were outlined with narrow shirred ribbon, and velvet bows in bustle effect gave finishing touches to the backs. Their picture hats of stitched georgette were wreathed with tiny apricot and green velvet flowers, and they carried Victorian posies of apricot coloured flowers. The best man was Mr Gavin Park, and Mr George Ellis acted as groomsman. At the reception which followed the ceremony, Mrs Roberts received the guests weaving a black crepe de chine frock with yoke of ecru lace, and long corded silk coat with wide cape collar. Her hat was of black velvet, and she carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a frock of black silk with coatee of black /2mbossed georgette and black straw hat. Her bouquet was of crimson flowers. , The ?>ride travelled later in a leafgreen marocain frock, fur coat, and green hat. » . STOKES—SMITH. The wedding was celebrated in St. Faith's ChurcTi, New Brighton, last evening, of Kathleen, the eldest daughter" of Mr and Mrs J. E. Smith, of Bexley, and William Henry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. H. Stokes, of Mocraki, North Otago. The Rev. T. M. Curnow was the officiating The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin with a- tulle veil. The bridesmaid was Miss Freda Smith, a sister of the bride, and the flow6r-girl Miss Margaret Smith, a niece of the bride. Mr C. : L. Stokes was the best man. . The bridegroom is Superintendent of the New Brighton Volunteer Fire Brigadc, -and members of the brigade attended in uniform. They formed an arch with linked axes. When Mr and Mrs Stokes left on their wedding tour Mrs Stokes was wearing a bottle-green crepe rosa gown and a green face-cloth coat and hat. SOCIAL AT PAPANUI. '

A large and representative number of parents and pupils gathered at the Papa nui School on Monday evening t# say good-bye to Mr Noble, formerly headmaster of the school; Mr Sandford, chairman of the school committee, and Mr Thwaites acted as M.C.'s. Following an entertaining programme of songs, dances, recitation'?, and marches, Mr and Mrs Noble were presented by tho chairman .with a beaten copper fire screen, and addresses of. thu work done by Mr Noble 'were given by Mr Thwaites and Mr S. Craighead. A wireless wave travels about 186,000 miles a second. This is identical with the speed of light. London's famous fish market, Billingsgate, has a history of. its own going back over 1000 years.

TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. ^ 1 ' Wai-iti road) is staying m -Christcliurc]i.; " : - ; iilrs-'Arthur' Nicholls (KiUfilieka) is the guest of Mrs W. H. Hargrcavcs (Kakahu). , ' . ' '.-i' ~ Miss Peggj- Williams ("Sxlverton, Woodbury) will leav<? to-day to be the guest of Miss Tripp (Orari Gorge). Miss Cushla Macassey (Dunedxn), who woe the guest- of Mrs Tiinaiu. Rhodes ("Hadlow"), has returned home. ' . Miss Josepiiine Elworthy ( Craigmore")j who was the guest of Mrs A\H. Or bell (The Levels), has returned home. ' , r . __ , Mrs Tweedy and Miss Tweedy (Duncdin), who have been the-guests of Mis W. G. Tweedy (Nile street), have returned home. VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. The following is a list of the guests .wlio have registered at the Hermitage, Mt. Cook, during the past week: —London: Miss »i. B. Neilsen, Miss J. Connell. Australia: Miss E. Dempsey, Miss E. Macknight, Miss J. Macknight, Mr E, Ta.lmadge, Mr H. I*l- - Boston: Mr Marc. T. Green. Christchurch' Mr J. R. Dixon, Mrs Dixon, ,S Baler, Miss Gould. North Canter-, burv: Mr and Mrs Burbury, Miss Bnrbury, Mr norton. Oamaru: Mr bertson, Mr Drewster, .Mr Rutherford, Mr Dick, Mr Meek, Mr Mclnnes, Mr Aubrey, Mr Ros6. Wellington: Miss A. Miles, Lady Carncross, Re*. Dr. Gibb, Mrs T. MacPherson. Queenstown: Misses Kalston. xju®edin:' Mrs E. MacLaurin, Miss I. Roberts. Auckland: Miss Florence Walker. River ton: Mr and Mrs A. More, Miss E. More Miss E. . • Tweedie. Masterton: Mrs Mackenzie Douglas. Nelson: Mrs W. D. Bean. OamaruMr Gardner, Mr Monk, Miss Hunter. LODGE MEETING. -7 ——♦ The Pride of Christchurch Tent, 1.0. R., held its fortnightly meeting-on Monday las', the Chief Ruler, Sister E. Smallwood, presiding over a largo attendance of menjbers. Juvenile reports. showed that four members have been initiated into the juvenile section of the Tent since last meeting. A report was received on the picnic held on Saturday last, and a motion was submitted to the Tent and carried that the Pride of Christchurch picnic be an annual occurrence. Bros. G. Good and C. H. Bascßnd were responsible for the entertainment, which was enjoyed | by all present. ■