WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 289, 7 December 1931, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

THE SOCIAL ROUND

! PERSONAL ITEMS. i _ . i Mrs. H. Bate, of Napier, is at the Roval Hotel. #** » i Mrs. J. R. .Reed, of Wellington, is staying at Hotel Cargen. "** • » Mrs. Angus Gordon, of One Tree Hill, has left on a visit to Wellington. # * * * Mrs. Ivan Phillips, of Seaview Road, Remuera, has returned from a holiday. » * * * Miss Stewart will accompany the Hon. W. Downie Stewart to Honolulu next month. * » * * Miss Thorald Clerk, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss M. Myers, the Terrace, Wellington. • * * * The Misses Gaze, who have been visiting Mr. Gaze, sen., Wanganui, have returned to Auckland. « # * # Mrs. Tancred Cooper, of Wanganui, is staying "with her mother, Mrs. J. Thornes, Thorncroft, Parnell. • * * * Miss Molly Hall, who has been on a visit to Auckland, returned to Wangai nui by last evening's express. | » * * • ! Mrs. A. Airey, of Remuera, has returned to Auckland after a visit to Wel- ! linjrton and Christchurch. « * • * | Mrs. Chapman, of London, England, is | visiting her son, Mr. F. P. Chapman. | and will be in the Dominion for four ' months. * « * * Commander Berry, of the Philomel, and Mrs. Berry, have taken Mrs. Potheringham's house at Milford for an indefinite period. • . # • • Mrs. Percival James and her mother, Lady Fenwick, left Dunedin on Friday en route to Auckland, where they intend to spend a holiday. Miss Kiore King, producer for the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society, has left for Wellington, on her way to Hawke's Bay, where ehe will spend the holidays. » * • • Mr. and Mrs. C. J. B. Norwood, who nave been visiting England, will arrive in Auckland by the Aorangi on December 27, and will return to Wellington »bout the New Year. * » « » Miss Annette Ashberry is head of an engineering business in England which was founded six years ago by 20 young women. No men are employed, and Miss Ashberry supervises all the work. * * » • Miss Fiona ■ McKenzie, of Auckland, «vho has been the guest of Mrs. A. B. Pearson, Papanui, Christchurch, is staving with- Mrs. Hamilton Price, Heaton Street. She intends leaving for Auckland towards the end of this week. SOCIAL GATHERINGS. A card party was held at Devonport, on Saturday evening in the Labour League rooms. There was a large attendance, the guests being received by Mrs. G, Hardy. The whist drive was won by! Mrs. Hoyte and Mrs. Buchanan. The | euchre tournament was won by, Mesdames Low, Archer and Mr. Stevens. I

In its clubroom on Friday evening tie Wellington branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute gave a farewell party to Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Mcllraith, who are being transferred to Auckland, and L to several retiring teachers. An enjoyable evening was spent, many teachers and members of the Education •Board being present. * * » > Sisters Mandeno and Phillips, of St. Helier's Eest Home, St. HelierV Bav, entertained over fifty guests on Saturday afternoon to a delightful "At Home." Among the afternoon's amusements were games of clock golf. Tea was served on the lawns, and the trellised gardens, with their beautiful flower beds, made a pleasant setting for the visitors. Among the guests were: Mesdames Henderson,-Her-rick, Short, Tracy Inglis, Alfred Kidd, and Miss Bagley. * * * » An enjoyable evening was spent last Tuesday, when the members of the Balmoral Girls' Auxiliary held their annual mother and daughter banquet. Items were given by Miss Munro, and a humorous sketch, "Sarah Perkins' Hat Shop," was given by the girls' auxiliary members. Competitions were enjoyed, the, winners being Mrs. Bobinson, Mrs. E. Mearns and Miss Belle Ingall. Supper was served in the primary hall, the table being decorated with pafe pink and blue streamers. Miss Black proposed the toast of the Church, and Rev. Gilmour replied. Other toasts were proposed by Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Crawford and Miss Bishop. Among those present were:— Mesdames Smythe, Carrie, Black, Munro. Crawford, Bpbinson, Smith, Tetlev Anderson, Fletcher, Snow, Gilmour' Mearns, Misses Taylor, Ingall, Black' Crawford, Munro, Smith, Tetley, Bishop' Dawson, and the Bev. W. Gilmour. *' " * * * _ Peals of laughter greeted many points in Mr. Hector MacQuarrie's descriptive address, "Bound the World With a Baby Austin," given to a large audience at the League of Penwomen on Friday afternoon. Starting from Sydney, Mr. MacQuarrie came to New and after lecturing for seven months (the final-one being for the cancer campaign) he, his companion and "Emily" left°in the ill-fated Tahiti, their loved little car going to the bottom of the sea. Arrived in New York another "Baby" was obtained, and a tour of great interest and enjoyment made through America. At Hollywood they found_ temporary shelter at-an auto-camp, formed of quaint little cottages, but soon removed to the Gene Stratton Porter Home, where Mr. MacQuarrie lectured to many distinguished people. An amusing experience befell .them in Philadelphia, where a lecture was arranged for ten days hence, but when the date arrived the Austin agents had forgotten the fixture and the audience was non-existent! From New York they went to England (the best place in the world), where they were well treated; thence to France, Italy, Turkey, the Balkans, Holy Land and* India; then home again via Australia. Arriving in Auckland they could not complete the last f mile of their 35,000-mile, journey till new number plates had been procured! Mrs. Macky presided, and cordially welcomed several visitors.

In older to provide a Christmas treat for 000 children at Devonport, a largelyattended meeting of relief workers was held on Saturday evening. The president of the Unemployed Association, Mr. L. Low, presided. It was agreed to hold a Christmas tree and to entertain tltc children at a fete on December 19. The following committee was appointed to carry out details:—Mesdames Woodward, Palmer, Way, Hardy, Ogilvie, Steele and Wright and Miss Ogilvie, together with Messrs. L. Low, R. F. Way and Wilson.

The New Zealand Fox Terrier Club's annual parade, which was held on the lawn in front of the Domain Kiosk on Saturday afternoon,,concluded when the club members were entertained to afternoon tea. The tea tables were daintily arranged with sweet peas. Mr. W. F. O'Donnell, the president of the club, and Mrs. O'Donnell, the latter wearing a navy blue flowered crepe de chine, and Bangkok hat, received the guests, among whom were: Mesdames Norman Wade, W. Miller. S. Glynes, G. Little, A. Naylor, A. Pellett, F. Brown, J. Gearev. J. Hardie, Misses M. and C. Stewart, Christie, E. Blair, Walker, Roberts and Betty McLellan.

A garden fair was held on Saturday afternoon in St. Joseph's Convent, Takapuna, in aid of funds for convent. Bishop Liston, assisted by Fathers Kennedy and Mansfield, opened the fair, speaking of the worthy cause for which the funds were needed, and of the' amount of good that the workers of the convent were able to do. Attractive stalls were arranged on ihe lawns, and were: Fancy goods, Mrs. Swann; novelties, Madam Irene Ainsley: cakes, the Children of Mary, under Miss Dixon; Christmas tree, Mesdames T. S. Hickey and Hutchene; games and competitions. Messrs. G. Scholiim, T. Holbrook, B. Little, Derek, and Doherty. Assisting with the various stalls were Messrs. P. O'Malley, C. MaeGee and P. O'Leary.

A gay scene was presented at the president's "At Home" given by Mr. D. W. McLean at the rooms of the North Shore Rowing Club on Saturday in connection with the official opening of the club. After addresses had been made by Mr. McLean and the Mayor of Devonport, Mr. H. F. W. Meikle, afternoon tea was dispensed and a pleasant hour was spent. Among those present were: The Mayoress (Mrs. H. F. W. Meikle), Mrs. D. W. McLean, J.P., and Mesdames F. Bennett, H. G. Watts, S. Probert, G. Hardy, Probert, Farquhar, sen., W. F. McLean, Potter, Beck, Dobbie, Farmwork, C. Seagar, sen., and Mrs. Brant, president of the Ladies' Rowing Club, and the members of the club, Misses V. Brant, F. Jackson, B. Kennedy, J. Little and M. Bellamy. The opening ceremony for 1931 was a most auspicious one.

A morning tea party was given by Miss Molly Mitchelson in honour of Miss Kitty Horsley, of Symonds Street, on the balcony of Milne and Choyce's Tudor on Saturday. Golden Iceland poppies and dainties served in golden baskets, gave attraction to the tea table. Miss Mitchelson received her guests in an almond green crepe faille, and green hat. The guest of honour wore a blue and . white spotted crepe de chine ensemble, with white hat. Among those present were: Mesdames Noel Airey, Don Commons, Misses Jean Horsley, Helen Jackson, Joan Carrick Robertson, Dene Plummer, Wilma Frater, Marjorie McMillan, Dot Wilson, Jean Kent, Rae Thomson, Winsome Airey, Audrey Alison, Tweet Macindoe, Connie Rainger, Marjorie Inglis, Joyce Johnston, Mary Wilson, R. and M. Gifford, June Donald, P. Donald, Barbara Pierce, and Betty Parr.

A garden party was given by Mrs. Redshaw at lier residence, Clevedon Road, Otahuhu, on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Gatman opened the function, the object of which was to raise funds for the Otahuhu Poor Guild. The guild meets every month to sew and renovate clothing for the poor of the district and also to help the City Mission. The Rev. Thompson, of the City Mission, apologised for the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Jasper Calder, and gave a brief sketch of the work of the City Mission. Mrs. D. Hill assisted Mrs. Redshaw as hostess, and the stallholders were:— Jumble, cake and- produce stall, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Handysidej lollies and ice-cream, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. L. Hubbard; Ye Faire Welle, Miss Zelda Clark and Miss Jean Holloway; tea stall. Mesdames Wallace, McAldin, Merrick, Logan and Miss Edith Redshaw; flowers and plants, Mrs. Phillips, Papatoetoe. The main feature of the afternoon was the "pig in a poke" auctioned by Mrs. - Redshaw. The successful buyer was delighted to find the "poke" contained a roast chicken and a plum pudding.

WELL DRESSED. HOW TO SELECT CLOTHES. Some women never seem able to 100 l well-dressed however much they spenc on their wardrobe. The art of bein< well-dressed is not concerned witl wealth so much as choice of suitabh clothes and the wearing of these so thai they will show to the best advantage In view of-this there are several points to bear in mind. Care x>i clothes is th< first. No matter how good clothes are they lose their beauty by careless treatment. Frocks and coats should always be suspended on padded hangers and they ■will have a rest and considerably benefit thereby. Hats, which seem to be attracted by bedposts, should be worthy of better company—the cupboard shell or a hat-box. That it is hard wear that only ruins clothes is a mistaken idea., although to give hard wear to any particular article is a short cut to its end. It is always better to wear garments alternately than continuously. This is not as formidable as it sounds if a definite system is adopted, even the woman with a limited wardrobe should be able to do this. Clothes that are put away even for a week and then worn for the same period and given another rest seem to have their pristine freshness each time they are brought out. By taking care of your clothes and following a definite routine in the wearing of them the foundation of good dressing .will have been laid. But good clothes and care' of these do not necessarily make a person well-dressed. There is a great art in choosing the right kind of clothes that are appropriate to type and wearing these so that they show to the best advantage. Know what suits you best and stick to it always. The resources of the dress world are vast, and there are modes for every type, whatever are the dictates of the fashion leaders at the moment. Do not be afraid to deviate from the hard and fast rules of fashion, and introduce original and even out-of-date effects if they r express your individuality and personality. Always choose according to your type, with reference to the colour of"your hair, the lines of your figure, posture and deportment. Select, too, your most becoming colour and wear only varieties of that colour. In this way a certain individuality can be created. Wear your clothes with ease and grace —one might almost say negligence—without either show of pride or embarrassment. The true art of appearing well-dressed is indicated by a complete absence of self-consciousness. Some people always have the feeling that they they are being studied by those around them and so always appear selfconscions. Very often they actually are being studied, but this more frequently than not is because they are not welldressed. If one is well-dressed one will certainly not be unduly noticed for there will be nothing to obtrude itself 1 on people. They will simply know, intuitively that you are well-dressed and have "style." Take rare to choose clothes that are neither loud nor conspicuous. AVON CIRCLE. The Avon circle met for the last time this season on Thursday evening in the Penwomen's RoShis. Queen Street. There was a crowded attendance of membersand visitors, and the programme took the form of an old English festival. The room was lavishly decorated with roses and lilies, and lit with special coloured effects. Mrs. Helen Griffiths, attired as mistress of ceremonies in old English court robes, received the guests, and during the evening was presented by Mrs. McGuire, on behalf of Mrs. Stuart Boyd, with a handsome volume of Shakespeare. She also received a bouquet from the circle members. Mrs. Griffiths referred to the red letter days of old England, and briefly outlined the quaint old customs observed on St. Valentine's Day, May Day, Guy Fawkes Day and Christmas Day. Miss Doris Messer recited the prologue from "Henry V.," and Launcelot GobbVs speech. She later was presented with a delightful handkerchief shower, the gift of the circle, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. The street scene from "The Merchant of Venice*' was well read by Misses M. Horn, Pendergrast, Mortensen, Med win, Kirkbride, Boseveare. Armitage and K. Harper. "The Old Portrait" (with gavotte) was rendered by little Patty McLaughlin, and "Peter Pan" was presented by Mavis Addison. Miss Leila Armitage, L.T.C.L., was a spirited Joan of Arc, and Madge .Horn gave a fine rendering of Queen Elizabeth's speech on the death of Leicester. A balloon specialty was given by Master James Pendergrast, and a quaintlyhumorous sketch was supplied by Misses Ina and Nance Targuse, attired as two Victorian sisters. A smart one-act play, "After the Case," was enacted by Misses Ethna Cork, Kathleen Teape, Mary Matthews and Eileen Westray. "The Bachelor's Dream," a pageant of chaining girlhood, was portrayed by Misses Kirkbride, D. Messer, McLaughlin, Muffins. Joyce Smith, Haresnape, Kemble, J. Addison, M. Brown, Mortenson, M. Addison, K. Harper, V. Blackmore and B. Messer. Christmas carols were sung by the entire company, assisted by six. whiterobed boy choristers. Charming vocal and instrumental items were given by Misses Laura Walker, Zena Blade, M. Haresnape and James Molloy. The efficient accompanists were Misses Robinson, Haresnape and Dunningham. PETER PAN. Saturday evening was sufficiently cool to make dancing enjoyable, and there were numbers of cheery parties at the Peter Pan Cabaret, dancing to the lively music dispensed by the Peter Pan Band. Bright Iceland poppies were the floral decorations on the tables and in the cubicles. Among those present were: — Mrs. R ; King, wearing black fische net and lace; Mrs. Albert Neville, blue and platinum patterned ninon; Miss Kathleen Motion (Waiuku), Tose and gold floral faille; Miss Molly Mitchelson. flounced frock of deep forest green ninon; Miss Joan Robertson, petunia satin beaute, with ivory embroidered mandarin coat; -Miss Rona Anderson, pale forget-me-not blue satin, with velvet coatee; Miss Janet Wallace, Chinese red satin, with white fur-trimmed jacket; Miss Gwen Richards, malmaison pink organdie frock, with frilled skirt; Miss 'Wright, delphinium blue tucked georgette and lace; Miss Marjorie MacMillan, black Chantilly lace frock, with flounced skirt; Miss Marjorie Tiarks, black and gold patterned faille; Miss Joyce Johnston, ivory crepe suede, with fur-trimmed coatee; Miss Edna Gill, black and jade figured satin frock; Miss Peggy Singer, pastel tinted floral taffeta gown; Miss Farhan, palm green ninon frock, with frilled skirt, '

BRETT MEMORIAL HOME. An At Home was held on Saturday i afternoon at the Brett Memorial Home | to enable the people of the North Shore ■to meet Archbishop Averill, and the J trustees of the home, the Rev. Canon Young and Mr. Julius Williamson. There was a large and representative gathering. Archbishop Averill, speaking of the generosity of the many friends of the home and its inmates, asked for further aid, discussing in a general way the sfinaneial position, and suggesting that, if possible, a list of annual subscribers - should be formed so that the upkeep of I the home would be more assured and r more easily adjusted. Expenses were kept j down in every way possible, as,ifor in- ., stance, only one gardener was employed, -_ the rest of the work being done by the ' children, and the well-kept grounds . spoke well for their industry. Canon , Young also spoke. During the'afternoon , a fairy play was staged on the lawns ,' by the children for the entertainment of . the guests. It was prettily arranged and i the parts well taken, and it gave much pleasure to the spectators. Afternoon , tea was served by the sisters in charge, after which the visitors were invited to • inspect the home and grounds. Amongst those present were:—Archbishop and, Mrs. Averill, r Archdeacon and Mrs. Mac-Murray, Archdeacon Simkin, Canon Fancourt, Canon and Mrs. Young, the Rev. R. W. Averill, Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Monckton, Rev. and Mrs. Davidson, Rev. and Mrs. Piggot, Dr. and Mrs. -Stuart MacKay, 2dr. and Mrs. Julius Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Close, Mr. and Mrs. A. Seaman, Mr.' and Mrs. H. Matthewman, Mr. and Mrs. C. Kingsford, Mr. and Mrs. Lister, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Matthews, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Blandford, Captain and Mrs. Algie, Mrs. Craigmile, Nurse Bongard, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin, Mrs. T. Palmer, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. C. Wrightson. Mrs. Brown. Miss Winnie. Averill. Miss ColgTove, Miss J. Brown, the Misses Litt (2), Miss Undrill, Miss Hewlett, Miss Melville, Miss Talton. BIRTHDAY PARTY. The House of Fla-ckson, Ltd., struck. an original note on Saturday afternoon, when they held a children's birthday party in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the firm. Such a gathering has not been held in Auckland before, and it was undoubtedly successful, there being a particularly large attendance of' i children. Invitations had been extended) tci children of customers or their friends, i and nothing was left undone to make a happy afternoon for the little ones. A huge marquee had been erected near the Domain Tea. Kiosk, adjacent to the tennis courts, and inside were long tables laden with the many appetising things that enthrall the young. Any amount of delectable cakes and soft drinks were to be seen and in the centre on a small table of its own was a large iced birthday cake 'on 'which were ten gaily coloured candles. Around the tent m martial line and in lines across the centre were bright red balloons on! sticks, which were handed to the -children before they departed Tribute must be I paid to those who carried out the' arrangements. There being over 450 i - children present the task was no easy; one and could only be successfully managed by a programme which was strictly adhered to throughout the afternoon. A system of classification to keep the children of various ages together was a triumphal idea. For instance, the smallest children up to 5 years were 'tigers," and wore an emblem to show this. They were asked to go with the captain, who had a like emblem, and thur; the different groups were separated. Early in the afternoon the emblems were given out and games were played by all until half-past two, when Mr. M. Kay officially welcomed the children and hoped they would have a happy time. Gaines like "donkey's tail," "potato race," "French tig" and "rounders" were then played, the older children continuing until the smallest opes had had their ice creams and tea. After tea the three groups of small children were taken back to their places and told stories by their captains, while the three large groups were having tea. AH groups assembled later in the large field and Mr. Langguth announced that prizes would be given by Mrs. Kay t sen., and Mrs. Kay, jun. The prizewinners were as follow:—Jean Barker, Jean Addison, Winnie McManemin, Stella Harris, Jack Brvoe, Billy Loekhart, Betty Tapper. Violet Kettlewell, Jean Brown, Billy . O'Connor and Laurie Harris. Mr. Kay. Mrs. Lancguth and members of the staff of Flackson's carried out the scheme of entertainment, and other helpers were: Mesdames McCallum, Reid, Bell, Dignan, Benjamin, Green, Misses Peterson, Serle, Coleman. Kelleway, Sparrow, Price, Crosher, Vause, Monckton, Nodder, Miller. That the party was a huge success was certainly shown by the delighted faces of the children and their happy laughter as they played on the grass.