WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20240, 19 May 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Ivlrs Spencer i Woodbury) is at present the guest of Mrs H. I). Aciand, Park terrace.

Miss B. Bonnington is visiting Invereargill and is the guest of her eouslii, Sirs C.' F. Hackworth, Spey street.

Miss Agnes Barrett, Papanui road, has returned from a visit to Miss Eileen O'Meeghan, Timaru.

Miss Sheila C'ordner (Fendalton) is the guest of Mrs Douglas Watson, "Whakatata." Greenpark. Mrs L. S. O'Loughlen (St. Aibans) lias returned from a holiday visit to Auckland.

Mrs E. Scotland (Wellington) is tho guest of Mrs Claude Green, Papanui. Mrs Reynolds and Miss Leonie Reynolds (Greymouth) are visiting Christchurch.

Word has been received that Miss Cecilia Keating, of Greymouth, who its competing in the vocal and instrumental section of the Christchurch competitions, lias won a Trinity College Exhibition for the intermediate grade (violin). The engagement is announced of Colleen Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. j. Coffey (Christchurch), formerly of Timaru, to William John, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Sullivan, Church street West, Timaru. Mrs E. Orr (Ashburton), Miss Alexander (Dunedin), Mrs Digby, Miss M. Digbv (Ashburton), -Mr Menzies Gibb (Christchurch), Mr'Frampton (Ashburton), Mrs Munro, Miss Munro (Lincoln), Mr Galanis (Wellington), Mr and Mrs L. Olliver. Miss Olliver. Master M. Olliver (Culverden), Miss Turner (Christchurch), Mr Alexander (Dunedin), and Miss Mann (New Brighton) are staying at the New Brighton Cafe.

At tho invitation of Sir Heaton Rhodes, a party from the Christchurch Repertory Theatre Society will, at the end of this week, give an entertainment in the Tai Tapu Ilall in aid ot the Earthquake Relief Fund. Tho programme will include four short plays, and some musical items. The performers will be Mrs G. Hartshorn, Mr and Mrs Walter B. Harris, Misses Naare Hooper, Nonie Enicht. Valerie Tennent, Agnes Barrett. Messrs Roy Twyneham, Win. C. Collins. Harold Shaw, Claude Dnvies. H. Blake, and W. I>avi=, Miss Kiore King, producer for the Society, Mrs T. W. Dent, and Major R. F. W. Ashworth, will accompany the party. "HALCYON" WASHES LIKE NEW. For Babies' knitted garments that require frequent washing, "Halcyon" is ideal. This well-twisted, non-shrink-inir yarn combines the warmth, comfort, and durability of wool with tho pleasing lustre of silk. For Baby Garment Instruction Booklet, No 40, send t)d in stamps to Patons and Baldwins. Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —I ENSURES SOUND SLEEP. It's a great feeling to slide into a bed and pop your icy feet on to a Unique Hot Water Bottle. A Unique is tho making of a good night's rest — it stays hot till daylight—will not leak nor crack. All prices and sizes. . Ask your dealer for a Unique. It's British. —2 TOILETRY SALE NEARING END. Onlv a few more days and E. Cameron Smith's Annual Stocktaking Sale of Toiletries will be over. If you have not taken advantage of this opportunity to save on high-class toiletries, powders, soaps, perfumes—call in today at the Big Pharmacy in the Regent Theatre Buildings, Cathedral square. —6 SYDAL A GOOD INVESTMENT. Why is 3d known as the threepenny bit? Probably owing to the coin testing methods of Aberdeen—Never mind! A threepenny bit will buy three penny stamps, and these sent to Sydal Proprietary, 75 Kent terrace, Wellington, will secure a sample of Sydal. Send for one td-day. A good investment! —3

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 authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

BRIDGE PARTY. The Papanui sub-branch of the Plunket Society recently undertook the erection of a building for the use of the nurse and the mothers and babies of tho district. The building in Bellvue avenue is nearing completion, and the niembers hope that it will be ready for occupation early next month. With the object of increasing the building fund, the committee held a very successful bridge-party last evening, in the Canterbury Automobile Association's rooms in Worcester street.

Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs L. M. Wilson, Mrs H. Wyatt, Mrs E. E. Heywood, Mrs L, C. Sisson, Mrs B. B. Ward, Mrs Roy Mathews, Mrs H. J. Raphael, Mrs J. Templeton, Mrs J. L. Jopp, Miss F. Simpson, Miss L. BJackham, Mrs S. L. Partridge, Miss E. Benjamin, Miss N. Benjamin, Miss !Ngarita Partridge, Mrs W. Moor, Mrs H. C. Eogers, Mrs F. L. Brewer, Mrs Wilfred Harrison (Wellington), Mr and Mrs P. Beer, Mrs Gordon, Mrs L. Lohrey, Mrs H. Herriott, Mrs M. Gladstone, Mrs G. C. Rich, Mrs W. Norrie, Mrs Edgar Eeay, Mrs C. L. MeredithKaye, Mrs Eric Beaven, Miss Betty Beadel, Air Arrtiur Rose, Mrs A. J. Benzie, Mrs Arnold Soanes, Miss V. Balkind, Mrs J. N. Du.Peu, Mrs L. S. O'Loughlen, Mrs Claude Green, Mrs E. Scotland (Wellington), Mrs W. H. Meddings, Mrs J. R. Burt, Mrs E. McPhail, Mrs J. C. Burrowes, Mrs Robert Jay, Mrs W. P. Soper, Miss G. Thomson, Miss A. Thomson, Mrs J. S. Burns, Mrs L. J. Lewis, Mrs F. J. Taylor, Mrs A. Manhire, Mrs L. R. Corsbie, Mrs Watson Dawson, Mrs Peter Cleary, Miss Joan Corsbie, Mrs L. J. Taylor, Mrs C. W. Coles, Mrs 37. S. Anderson, Mrs C. Tribe, Mrs Quartermain, Miss Edna Bruce, Mrs Lawrence Gee, Mrs S. East, Mrs David Lusk, Mrs P. M. Collins, Miss Neroli Smithson, Miss Vivienne Thomas, Mr and Mrs J. R. Evans, Miss Jessie Dawe, Miss N. Tayler, Mr and Mrs A. A. Mitchell. Miss S. Ardley, Mrs W. L. Howard, Mrs W. B. Clarkson, Mrs G. H. llolt'ord, Mrs Scott-Baker, Mrs 11. G. Hitchon, Mrs A. 11. Tocker, Mrs L. G. Checkley, Mrs W. Revington, Mrs I. C. iS T orrie, Mrs W. M. Cotter, Miss Dulcie McCredie, Mrs R. C. Jamieson, Miss Hazel Evans, Mrs W. Linzey, Mrs M. E. Pipe, Mrs Bernard Hale, Mrs C. M. Hill, Mrs S. G. Holland, Mrs H. S. Cook, Mrs R. P. Granger, Mrs S. D. Denton, Mrs Harry Anderson, Mrs S. Dickson, Mrs F. Seabrook, Mrs R. Drummond, Mrs G. W. C. Smithson, Miss N. Williams, Mrs F. C. Wooler, Mrs A. E. Tayles (Sydney), Mrs Ben Anderson, Miss Dorothy Lewis, Miss Winifred Rosendale, Miss L. Harcourt, Mrs 11. S. Robinson, Miss Flora Robinson, Mr and Mrs S. J. Russell, Mrs C. Brooks, Miss Carl, Miss Diddams, Mrs L. M. Hargreaves, Mrs Percy Jackson (Masterton), Mrs J. Crombie, Mrs W. Morgan, Miss Redpath, Mrs H. Kernahan, Miss Dorothy Kernahan, Mrs J. Pottinger, Mrs E. Parsons, Mrs R. H. Arlow, Mrs L. P. Carlisle, Mrs C. F. Champion, Mrs W. K. Lauchland, Miss Eileen Wilson, Miss May Thacker, Miss Berrie Peacock, Miss Reta Smith, Miss Florrie Seabrook, Miss Marjorie Proctor, Miss Lenore Minson, Miss Sybil Webley, Mrs W. Tritt, Mrs S. V. Masscy, Mrs J. W. Graham, Mrs W. M. Stewart, Miss L. Steere, Miss L. Legg, Miss M. McDonald, Miss Isabel Stewart, Mrs Cecil Bonnington, Mrs Fred Armstrong, Mrs M, Quill, Miss Dorothy Quill, Messrs C. E. Brooks, P. F. Mann, F. B. Wright, and A. J. Q. Russell.

Those who assisted the committee by arranging tables in their own homes were Mrs Ross Lascelles, Mrs Eric Rickard, Mrs Neville lc Cren, Miss D. Warren, Mr and Mrs M. A. Johnston, Mr and Mrs Harman Warren, Mrs Kenneth Walker, Mrs Keith Garrick, Mrs J. Matson, Mr and Mrs Bernard Murray, Mr and Mrs Maurice Warren, Mrs H. W. Macfarlane, Mrs R. L. Ronaldson, Mrs F. G. Bristed, Mrs R. Hutcheson, Mrs I>. D. Bailey, Mrs A. Heaps, Mrs Raivei Hill, Mrs O. L. Hardie, Mrs Corbett, Mrs V. Wilson, Mrs H. Otley, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Wood, Dr. and Mrs Mark Brown, Mr and Mrs R. J. Lyons, Mr and Mrs H. N. Talbot, Mrs Howard James, and Mrs Shirley Wright. During the evening, a competition was held for a beautifully-made golliwog, the gift of Mrs W. M. Tyers,

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. The following is a list of the guests who have registered at the Hermitage, Mt. Cook, daring the past week:—England: Miss L. M. Smith, Miss J. N. Peebles, Mr J. M. Jones, Miss Francis S. Cuming Butler. Australia: Mr W. H. Massie. Auckland: Mrs Abbott, Miss Abbott. Mr A. Abbott, Mr G. Robb. Wellington: Mr J. A. Taylor, Mr R. K. Taylor, Misses Pigott. Masterton: Mr R.- D. Home, Mrs Isakson, Mr J. F. Johnson. Waiho Gorge: Miss M. Hill, Miss M. Charlwood. Greymouth: Kev. F. Gregory. , Fairlie: Mr and Mrs J. Sinclair. Mr and Mrs' W. P. Hope. Wolds: Mr R. Allan. Cromwell: Mr D. Knowles, Miss E. Hardy. Glenorchy: Mr and Mrs S. C. Knowles. Lake Tekapo: Mr and Mrs F. Trott, Mr Paul. Oamaru: Mr H. E. Williamson, Miss F. Russell, Miss E. Ferrier. Dunedin: Mr I. M. Thomson, Mr D. F. McLean, Mr Turner. Christchurch : Mr and Mrs Tiffen, Miss Betty {fiver, Miss Aroha Clifford, Miss S. C. Ferrier, Mrs H. W. Bowles, Mrs 11. -A. Sutcliffe, Miss Norah Jackman, Miss Phyllis Smith, Misses Sharp, Mrs Sydney Smith, Mr McCormick.

Recent visitors to "The Lodge." Hanmer Springs, include Miss D. Hughes, Mrs W. S. Hughes, Miss Y. McG. Dickson, Miss E. A. Dickson, Mr and Mrs C. H. Williams, Mrs A. E. Slyfield, Miss J. Slyfield, Miss Elsie Macfarlane. Mrs Harold Harman, Mr and Mrs H. Crow, Mr A. M. Pavitt, Mr Barrow and daughter, Miss J. Seabrook, Mr and 'Mrs Coomber (Christchurch), Mr C. M. Malfroy (Wellington), Mr E. A. C. Darby (Hokitika), Miss E. Sutton; Miss D. Wright (Oamaru), Miss Guild (Temuka), Mrs H. H. Busch (South Westland), Mr E, 0. Anderson, Miss J. Andersi. (Hawarden), Mr and Mrs Lamb (Christchurch), Rev. J. C. Young (Leeston), Mr and M..i Edward Milne and Miss Leslie Milne (Fendalton). Recent visitors to "View Brae." Hanmer Springs, 'include Mrs J. Hollander (Christchurch), Mrs Sutherland (Duntroon), Miss Giddings (Greendale). Mr and Mrs Gordon (Cheviot), Miss Campbell, Master M. Templeton (Dunedin). Mrs Parkins (Wellington), Mr Painton, Mr H. Billens (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs Myers, Mr and Mrs Hayman (Waimate), Mr W. Bennett (Ashbnrton), Mrs Eastwood, Miss Arnott (Christchurch) Mr Gibson (Christchurch), Miss J. Smith (Washdyke), Mr and Mrs Hamilton (Invercanrill). Mr P. Smith, Miss Lvttle (Christchurch) Recent visitors to "Harimer House." Hanmer Springs, include Mi- S. Haberfield (Christchurch), Misses King and Haegitt (Christchurch), Master Hugh Adams (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. M. West (Christchurch), Mr Is. Nelson (Christchurch) Mr P ( C , llri ® t F hu "h). Miss B. Hannam (Christchurch). Miss R. Orr (Christchurch), rL - 7l° n <Christchurch). Miss Joan Stiffe (Christchurch). Miss Ruth Adams f Christchurch) Miss A. M. Max ten (Kaiapo™ Miss M?pougall (Kaiapoi), Miss A.'E. OhrNp (Port Chalmers) Masters Peter and Barri" Chrisp. (Port Chalmers), Mr A. Oldflelrt (The Poplars). Miss Methven (Timaru) Mrs J A. Scott (Burnham) Mr J. H. Flockton (We^ /n? i. h\ an -vr- Cuningham (Christchurch) Misses Joan and Rosemarv Cuningham (Christchurch). Masters John and William Cuningham (Christchurch). Miss Lylie Buchanan (Paeroa).

OBITUARY

MISS JANE TRIPP. COMITED ' PRESS ASSOCIATION—BT BXECTBIC TELZGBAFH —COPYRIGHT ) SYDNEY, May 18. Miss Jane Henrietta Tripp lias died at the age of 108. Miss Tripp was born in Pall Mall, London, and eame to Australia 90 years ago. TECHNICAL COLLEGE DANCE. A very successful dance was held in the College Hall on Saturday night by the members of the Technical Amateur Athletic Club and their friends. Croft's Orchestra supplied the music, Mr R. Lcngstaffe played the extras, and Mr F. T. J. French was M.C. The cups and trophies won during the seasonwere by Mr C. Sanderson, the club's secretary. The winner of the club championship cup was Mr F. T. J. French, who also won the field cup, while Mr R. Almond received the cup for the runner-up. Miss M. McKenzie was the winner of the rose bowl for I the champion lady runner, and Miss K. Way the trophy for the most imE roved lady rimner, < while Mr L. J. lilner received the cup for most points in track events. The certificates won at the Canterbury championships were also presented,, the recipients being Messrs F. T. J. French, W. S. Brettell, C. W. Welch, R. Almond, H. Cox, and K. C. McViiinie. Among those present were Misses Katie Callinan. Doris Jones, Florence Haworth, Annie Hughes, Rene Grant, Mary McKenzie, Olga Way, Kathleen Way, Ivy Waters, Anne Morgan, B. Wilkinson, N. Harks, D. Bentley, G. Dendle, D. Fisher, E, Ellis, E. Jones, R. Greenslade, E. Greenslade, E. Wilson, D. Beamish, P. Anning, W. Anring, W. Milton, Vera Muirson, Nora: Clarke, Phyllis Leslie, Agnes Farrell (Ashburton), Thelma Schou, J. Prosper, E, Walker, Ruby Symons, D. Patterson, M. Orchid, N. McAuley, M. Litchfield, W. Steans, C. McAlister, Ruth Symons, E. L. Harris, Selina Howman, Lily Todd, Milford Todd, Lily Beale, Hilda Chapman, Mae Heaphy, Edna Turner, Nellie Reed, I. Anderson, ,Bernic© le Roi, Joan Craig, Peggy Craig, Marge Robertson. Winnie Hooper, Betty Ramble, W. Sharr, Myrtle Bailey, Rona Weavers, R. Joseph. I. Sinclair, Mrs A. Dalton (Hinds).

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reception at the school. Amongst the many enthusiastic gatherings held in connexion with the Christchurch High School Jubilee celebrations, which concluded last night, none was more successful and enjoyable than, the reception given yesterday afternoon by the chairman of the Board of Governors, the Hon. G. J. Smith, and the Headmaster of the High School, Mr G. J. Lancaster. The pleasant party was held at the School at Riccarton, and the guests, of whom the greater number were old boys, were privileged to inspect the buildings and the fine grounds. The official party on the platform made a strikingly colourful group, the monotony of male attire being pleasantly varied by the gay hoods of the gowns of past and present members of the staff, and the rich maroon and gold rovers of the chairman's gown, while the glitter of the Mayoral chain, the vivid red of the Bishop's and Archbishop's robes, and the black and royal blue brocaded dress of Dr. Koo heightened the unusual effect.

Mrs G. J. Smith, wife or the chairman of the Board of Governors, wore a brown tailored frock, a face-cloth coat of a lighter tone, with fur collar and cuffs, and a becoming little velvet hat. Mrs G. J. Lancaster, who unfurled the School flag, wore a navy suit, a mastic crepe de chine blouse with plisse pleated jabot, and a navy felt hat, inset with mastic felt.

Mrs D. G. Sullivan, the Mayoress, wore a black fur-trimmed coat over a navy frock, and a black felt hat. Mrs W. R. Lascelles, wife of the president of the Old Boys' Association, wore a navy tailored frock, flecked with white, a white vestee, and small navy velvet hat.

Mrs W. H. Clark, member of the Canterbury College Board of Governors, wore a brown flecked boucle tweed frock, a handsome mole fur wrap, and a brown velour hat, with flat gaily-col-oured feather motif in front.

Miss Chaplin, another member of the Board of Governors, wort a grev tailored suit and a black straw hat trimmed with appliques of white ribbon stitched with black.

An honoured guest on the platform was Mrs C. E. Bevan-Brown, who, after the formal part of the programme was completed, was being warmly greeted by old boys of many decades. She wore a black marocain frock with flared flounces on the skirt, a black and white fringed scaTf and a black hat Mrs Deans, whose eight sons were educated at the Boys' High School, was also present, and made a tour of inspection of the building, in the hall of which is a memorial tablet to her son. the late Mr Robert Deans, and a board inscribed with the names -of the winners of tho scholarship founded in his memory. She was accompanied by her son, Mr James Deans, who gave the new flagpole to the School, and Mrs Deans, tho latter wearing a blue crepc de chine frock patterned in floral design, a navy blue cloth coat, and a wide navy felt hat. All the visitors were entertained at toa in a large class-room.

WEDDINGS

DAVIS—PARKLV At St. John's Presbyterian Church, Southbridge, the wedding was celebrated recently of Ellen Mildred Nell, second daughter of Mr and Mrs R. J. Parkin, of Southbridge, and Donald Herbert, only son of Mrs E. Davis, of Christchurch. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. G. W. Hannah. The service was fully choral, Mrs F. W. Scott being organist. During the signing of the register, Mr G. B. Coucli sang a solo, and the choir, of which Miss Parkin was a member, formed a guard of honour a? the bridal party left the church. The church was beautifully decorated in autumn shades by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away bv her father, wore a pretty frock of shell pink satin beaute, made with a tightfitting bodice, scalloped flared hip flounce, and flared skirt. A stitched belt finished wfth a diamente buckle defined the natural waist-line. A shell pink veil, beautifully embroidered, was caught to the head with a circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of pink hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern, with tulle and ribbon streamers. Miss Edna Parkin, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of apple green satin beaute, made with a shoulder cape, tight-fitting bodice, vandyked at the waist, and ankle-length skirt. A green felt hat and satin shoes to match weref warn, and her bouquet was of lemon-shaded hothouse flowers tied with tulle and ribbon streamers. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Tom Champion, of Christchurch. On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a floral horseshoe by her little niece, Ngaire Campbell. After th° ceremony, the guests were entertained in the Church Hall, where the tables were prettily decorated with pink and white flowers. Mrs Parkin received her guests wearing a frock of navy blue crepe de chine and hat to tone. Sh© carried a bouquet of red hothouse flowers. Wheh_ the bride and bridegroom left for their _ wedding. tour, the former was wearing a bottle-green figured chiffon velvet frock, a fur-trimmed facecloth coat, and a closefitting hat to match. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Hotel Federal: Mrs A. Gregory (Asliburton), Mr and Mrs Cowie (Hokitika). Mr T. Batts (Auckland), Mr W. Cockroft (Timaru), Mr J. R. Bruce (Timaru). A ruse bush-of Hildeslieiin, Germany, whieli is 1000 years old, is still blooming. . A church near by was built in 900 A.D. According to the records of the church, the rose bush was planted about 25 years after the church ■had been completed.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. The monthly meeting of the Waihaorunga Women's Institute was held at the residence of Mrs W. Armstrong, with the president (Mrs A. Armstrong) presiding over a good attendance. A large amount of business was transacted. The weighing of the potatoes grown in the competition was proceeded with, and the average yield was found to be higher than usual. The winner was Mrs J. Mackenzie with 421b, which exceeded last year's record of 391b. The potatoes were given ta the Waimate Ladies' Benevolent Society, for which a clothes drive is now being made. _ Mrs Hurst exhibited a home-made eiderdown quilt, and gave directions for its making. It was decided to hold the annual party of the Institute in Mr S. Hurst'.s barn on May 22nd when it is hoped Miss Stops, of England, will be present. A letter was received from the Jubilee Institute for the Blind asking for help in the sale of the goods made by the bund- . Sympathy was expressed with the object and it was decided to do all possible in support, ©f the Institute. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames W. and A. Armstrong and H. Whatman.