WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 249, 20 October 1924, Page 15

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS

Their r.xi*llenciM Viscount and Vis- I rounti'ss .'cllirop are tlip guests of Sir j (ieorpp and Lady Clifford. "Avonholme," J'cndalton, during their slay in C'lirislchnrcli. Mis." Kdnn Wliite-Parnons, who lias liepn vnitiiij; Auckland, lias returned to Lytteltmi. Mrf. MucSlianc (Auckland 1 is visiting pirinoa, and later will visit friends in AVpllingtnn. i Mr?, (icorpr Wilson, provident, of the Y.W.1.A., i> visiting Wellington for a jnnrtinf: uf the Field Commit lee of the Association. Dr. Apnea Bennett, of Wellington, is paying a visit to Auckland. Miss Sliinton. Rotorua, i=. Hie piest of Mr.-. .1. Stanton. "Denistone,' , ilouii- , tain Ruml. Auckland. Mr. and .Mrs. A. W. Lane (Rossal! Etrert. ( Itristeliurch). will spend a few days at Xe.w Plymouth, and then propped to Auckland, where they will visit their daughter, Mrs. C. Worth, of Epsom. Mrs. t'ollilie, wife of the Hon. Dr. Colli"! , , who has been visiting England, returned to Wellington last week. Mrs. K. K. Newton, of Auckland, is Flaying at .'!4. Holland Park Road, Kensington. \vrito3 our London correspon-' dent on September .">. Dr. Vivian Bernard Orr. of 2R, Lowndes Street, one time of Victoria, writes our London correspondent, is shortly to marry Miss Margaret Eleanor Sale, daughter of the late Professor Sale, of Duned : n. and Mrs. Mie. of I'pper Phillimore Place, Dr. Orr is iv widower: his iirst wife, Mir-s Power, died some years a?o. Diotii hie parents, tlio late Mr, James Orr. and his mother, who now lives in London, were well-known in Victoria. Mrs. Orr was Miss Cralibc, a descendant of the poet. The garden party which had been nrranped to be held at "Krlstone,'' the residence (if Mr. A. M. Ferguson, on Saturday afternoon had to be changed to inside a building because of the inclemency of the weather, and was held in the Kanfurly Hall, Epsom. The ladies' committee of the Flying Angel Missions to Seamen had worked very hard for the success of ti>e fete. and although disappointed in the weather made the best of circumstances in the hall and rapidly displayed ttalls covered with a lino assortment uf fancy articles, home made sweets ana produce. They were in charge of the following societies and ladies: —Produce: Navy and Civic Leagues, under Jtrs. G. Bloomtield and Mrs. Ferguson, takes: Y.W.C.A. and Diocesan Girls, under Mrs. Merrit, Eyery Ready Committee of the Victoria League, Miss Mowbray. Novelty stall: Mrs Milsom and Mrs. Jones. Sweets: Query Club, Miss Jackson. Produce: Mrs Vickerraan and Miss Willoughhy. Afternoon tea: Mrs. T. Russell and Miss Brown. Fish pond: St. Cuthberfs College, Miss Gorton and Miss G. Stewart, the president of the ladies' committee, Miss Herrold, and the secretary, Mrs. Leiguton. During the afternoon the pupils of Miss Bcresford gave an exhibition of fancy dancing, and a bridge afternoon was held in the home of Mrs. A. M. Ferguson in aid of the funds. It has been arranged to have a small sale of work next Wednesday afternoon, at which the articles left over will be sold. A garden party was given on Saturday afternoon by Bishop Avcrill and Mrs. Averill at Bishopscourt , to enable the clergy and laymen attending the iSynod, heads of colleges and schools and societies to meet together and exchange ideas. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the greater part of the function had to take place indoors. The pretty drawing room with its grey walle and warm carpets as well us the hall were decorated with white watsonias, while afternoon tea was laid in the diningroom. . Amongst those present were Canon and Mrs. Percival .lames, Archdeacon Hawkins, Archdeacon Evans (Xew Plymouth), Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bennett. Rev, Kobertshawe and Mrs. Marlowe; Rev. J. M. Beausort, Rev. Seton, Rev. E. H. Strong, Rev. G. H. Barnett and Mrs. Barnett, and many others. An enjoyable plain and fancy dress hall was held last week at Hirst'e Hall, Morningside, by the ladies of the Morningside Social Cluo. The evening was the successful termination of a series of iTancps held fortnightly during the winter months. About one hundred guests were present. The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Page, of Reinuera, and the prizes for best fancy dress and Lest original dress were won by Mrs. Melville (Cleopatra) and Miss May Diamond (Archer's Target). The gentleman's prize for best original dress was won by Mr. White (Aladdin). Amongst those present were: Mrs. Geo. Page. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Dodds, Mrs. Blair. Miss Joyce Mansell. Miss Audrey Dodds, Master Clyde Mansell, Mrs. Mansell. Mrs. Blomfield, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Skinner, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Graham, Miss Leeop. A programme was contributed by Mrs. Page, Miss Mansell. Master Handfling, and Master Blair. The sudden death of Mrs. Wall, wife of Professor Arnold Wall, of Canterbury f'ollege. was a great shock to their many friends, and great sympathy is expressed for Professor Wall and his two daughters, also for Mrs. Wall's brothers, one of whom is the Rev. T. SI. Curnow. of St. Saviour's, Lyttclton. Mrs. Wall was in her usual health until a few days ago. when she was taken ill and succumbed to pneumonia. Hiss Hilary Wall is at present iv India visiting her father's relations. Miss Irene Vanbrugh was the guest of honour at a reception held by the Otago Women's Club last week. The guest was wearing a frock of black charmcuse made with a capette and trimmed with monkey fur. Her black floche hat was trimmed with silver, and she wore as ornaments piarl earrings and a necklace of large pearls. A curious exhibit at Wembley is Mentioned by "Time and Tide," the wholly women's paper, when speaking of the Palestine pavilion. It is that of a German bayonet which was beaten into a pruning hook by the Fellaheen, and was found in actual use by the High Commissioner in the Jordan Valley, thue fulfilling the Biblical prophee'v. For the notice of antiquarians is iin amuk't which is believed to have been used as a charm by Nebuchadnezzar for Ins personal safety. It is a Sardonyx gem cut to represent an eye. This ninult't was found in the bed of the Euphrates in 187-1. The National Society of Xew England Women, states "Time and Tide," has erected a memorial ''to those women and young ffirls whose courage and fortitude helped found this Republic." Thin is called "The Pilgrim Maiden," and Mand? at Plymouth. U.S.A. Washington n)fo plans a gigantic Memorial to American Womanhood which will take five years t.o complete and which will dorn the nation's capita L _. <

ENGAGEMENTS. The engagement is announced of Miss Mina Culdow, the well-known contralto, formerly of Wellington and Dunedin, to Mr. IT. \V. Fiddes, barrister, of this city, and formerly of Johannesburg, South Africa. The engagement is announced of Miss Isabella M. Klyger. only daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. 11. Flyger. of Heme Bay, late of Wanganui, to Mr. Clarence W. Vujrlar. only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Vuglar, of Great North Road, Auckland. Thh engagement is announced of Miss Eileen Conetancc Minson, elder daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. Wilfred Minson, Christchurch, to .Mr. Geoffrey fflllow* Wood, elder son of Air. Peter Wood, also of Uhristchurcli. The engagement is announced of Miss Hilda Florence Haddow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Haddow, of Owen's Road, lOpsom, to Mr. Leslie Hooper Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Matthews, of "Caerleon," Waverlcy. WAIKATO NOTES. Mrs. F.ames (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs. J. E. Page, Hamilton. Mrs. W. A. Graham is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. MacDiarmid, M&eterton. Mrs. Lewis (Wellington) has been etaying in Cambridge, with her daughter. Mrs. G. G. Taylor. Mies G. Corsbie (Chrietchurch) has been staying in Cambridge. Mrs. and Miss Jefferson (Wanganui) are on a visit to Cambridge. Colonel S. O'Neill, of Takapunn. is on a. visit to Hamilton. Mrs. Dodgshun (New Plymouth) is at present staying in Hamilton. Mr. and Mm. A. A. Standish (New Plymouth) are staying in Cambridge. The opening of the Hamilton Croquet Club took place on Saturday week, when there was a good attendance of members. The lawns were looking in good condition, and the season promise/? to be a successful one. Mrs. H. H. Howdcn made the opening speech, and Mrs. T. Platt played the first bell on the green. Afternoon tea wae served in the pavilion, the tables being decorated with pink roses. Those present were: Mesdames A. 11. Powell, T. Platt. W. J. Stevens, Gruar, T. Dilliear, Totman, F. Gruar, Hasler, Johnson. Kcnah, J. M. Jones, Rockcl, Wilkes, J. Murehie, B. C. Mercer, Petersen, Hodgkineon, A. L. Yule, A. Gifi'ord, F. House, J. Mercer, Jenkin, C. Gillies. W. H. Stevens. Mrs. G. Wilkes won the club trophy, and Mrs. Rockcl Mr. Muir's trophy fbr the croquet competition. In the Alexandra Hall, on Monday last, the crafta section and the gardening section of the Hamilton Arts and Crafts Society gave an exhibition of their work. The hall wns very artistically decorated, the flowers grown by the, members of the gardening section making a lovely show. Some very fine specimens of needlework were on view. Afternoon tea was dispensed ere the gathering dispersed for home. Those present were: Mrs. Melville 801 l T president), Mesdamos S. Green, B. C. Mercer, H. Valdcr, A. h. Yule, F. M. Spencer, J. W. Walsh, J. Winter, C. E. Armstrong, A. Jooseph, P. Dingle, Martyn Williams, E. McGregor, J. F. F.Strnng, Sherley, J. E. Page. F. Bisley. E. V. StAce, E. T. Rogers, V. Wilson, A. E. Manning, A. Ramsey, Morris. H. Greenslade, H. Ferguson, It. B. Cranwell. W. H. Stevens, Bothamley, Gordon Reid. Houston, A. W. Green, F. Vickerv, C. Gibbons. A. Swarbrick, Pinfold, A. H. Powell, G. Coombes. J. Pratt, Pinfold, P. Stewart, H. McMillan, W. J. Stevens, and Eames. I On Tuesday evening Mrs. Noel John- ' son gave a bridge evening at her home in aid of the funds of the Plunket Society | in Hamilton. The rooms were decorated i with azaleas and yellow and tangerine Iceland poppies. Mrs. Johnson wore nigger brown georgette. The highest scorer was Mrs. Coventry. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Spencer, Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Dftvies, Dr. and Mrs. S. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. Winter, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mears. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cranwell, Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Lusk, Mr. and Mrs. J. Strang, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. H. Yalder, Mrs. Coventry, Mrs. G. Warren (Auckland), Mrs. H. Greenslade, Mrs. F. B. Jolly, Mrs. E. Rawson, Mrs. Stewart, Miss M. Valder, Mrs. A. Coventry, Messrs. Worley, L. Tompkins, H. Eggleston, MeKcnna. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, I Claudelands, was the scene of a pretty I wedding on October 1, When Thomas Craig, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, of Bruntwood, Cambridge, was married to Margaret Lydia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. VV. Richmond, of Cambridge. The bride wore a charming gold-coloured charmeuse, with embroidery and hat of crepe de chine with pale lavender ribbon trimming. The bridesmaid (Mise Margaret Holmes) wore lavender georgette, and hat of lavender and grej - . Mr. Campbell was beet man. AT HOME AND ABROAD. AN INNOVATION. The corner wardrobe, though undoubt' edly useful, is generally more or lees in the nature of a makeshift, with a top shelf and curtains. An innovation in this direction is the introduction of a corner wardrobe that is a properly constructed piece of furniture, with panelled door, proper wooden sides, and litted with Bhelf and honks for hanging aS.ih an ordinary wardrobe Very useful in small bedrooms or halls, it is caey to move when necessary, for it folds up, closing like a book. A LOOSE COVER HINT. Loose covers have a trick of working loose in wear—that ie, the surplus folds that are tucked down between' the upholstery rirle up. This may considerably be minimised by making *6me tight rolls of paper and pushing them into each epaee where the cover is tucked down. The plan also acts as a dust collector, the dust settling on the paper roll instead of in the fabric of the cover. COLOURED BATHROOMS. An ordinary slip of a bathroom in a London fiat has been transformed into a charming bathing apartment by the I simple method of distempering the walla and ceilingß in a freeh shade of lilac i colour, the floor linoleum being painted I to match, and all the woodwork carried out in the same shade. Mauve curtains made of Bolton eheeting, trimmed With a strapping of white, set an inch ineide ilie liein all round, do duty in place of v blind. The bath-mat has a lilac-coloureil centre, and bath sheets and bath towels are striped with mauve, while the finer lace towels are decorated with large mauve cotton initials. MftUve-coloured soap and lavender bath salts, placed in purple glass bowle, add a luxurious touch to this effective scheme. Other ideas that may be carried out are in subh shades as eau de nil green, tones of yelldw, or very pale cerulean blue—for the paler the" colour the better the effect. When the bathroom is fitted with a painted instead of a pnrcelain bath, this can be tinted to malfh the walls. »o introducing a distinctly novel note. helpiHg to impart ftn attractive feature to the most ordinary house or flat.