News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20957, 11 September 1933, Page 2

News For Women

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in "News for Women" items of social or personal news. Snch 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.

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs Guy Scott (Fendalton) has returned from the Rakaia Fishing Huts, where she has been spending the school holidays. Mr and Mrs Colin Marshall (formerly of Brown's road) have left for Timaru, where they will make their home. Mr Marshall has been appointed manager of the Timaru branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd.

Dr. and Mrs W. Kislop (Wellington), who have been visiting their daughter, Mrs Bryan Trolove, "Pankawa," Kaikoura, have returned to Wellington.

Mrs G. T. Bullock (Fendalton), who has been visiting her sister, Mrs McHugh, Inyercargill, is now staying in Dunedin. Miss Phyllis Acton-Adams (Clarence Reserve, Kaikoura) is the guest of Mrs A. K. S. Mackenzie, Tinakori road, Wellington. Miss Johnston ("Rangi-Ruru"), who has been visiting her parents in Auckland, returned to Christchurch yesterday. Miss Adine Acton-Adams, who has been visiting Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, Waikari, arrived in Christchurch yesterday and is staying with Mrs Norton Francis.

Dr. Gladys Bremner (Oxford terrace) and her children are the guests of Mrs James Macalister, Invercargill. Miss G. Trolove ("The Shades," Marlborough), who attended the Hawarden golf tournament last week, will arrive in Christchurch to-morrow, and will stay with Miss Peggy Norton, Bealey avenue. Mrs R. Maffey and Miss Pearl Beaumont, who have been spending a holiday with Mrs J. Thompson, "Bixter Farm," Halkett. have returned to their home at McCormack's Bay.

Miss Helen Gunn (Aikman's road) is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs Robert Stout, Invercargill. Mrs Lincoln Ellsworth (Switzerland), the wife of the noted explorer, is staying with her husband at the United Service Hotel. She is accompanied by her mother, Mrs J. S. Ulmer (Pottsvillc, United States of America).

It is now 20 years since the Christchurch branch of the Plunket Society made its first public appeal for funds on '-Violet Day." The appeal has been made annually ever since, the day specially appointed now being known as "Plunket Day,' which was observed last Friday. One of the most enthusiastic workers for the cause has been Mrs J. Stuart Kelly, who has helped each year for 20 years, and, in addition to working on the day of the appeal, she has regularly sold violets at the saleyards at Addington on the Wednesday preceding Violet Day each year. As a token of appreciation of her consistent loyal support, Mrs Kelly was presented on* Friday with a large bouquet of violets bv Mrs Cecil Wood, honorary secretary of the Christchurch branch of the Plunket Society.

Miss Phyllis Agar (Colombo street north) returned yesterday from Wellington. Dr. and Mrs A. Patcrson (Cashmere Hills), who have been attending the annual dental conference in Dunedin, returned home yesterday. A correspondent writes from 'Glasgow under date of August 8: Mrs L. Rowland, of Clarence road, Addington. Christchurch. is at present snondinf a short holiday with Mrs W. H. Osborne in Glasgow before returning to New Zealand. Miss Faith Haggitt, who lias been spending a holiday in Christchurch, will return to-morrow to Irishman's Creek, South Canterbury. The engagement is announced in the "Evening Post" of Paddy, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Rowe, of Wellington, to Charles William Cranston, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Cranston, of Timaru. i Nurse Maude gratefully acknowledges clothing from "Lady Gay and the Sunbeams" and knitted quilts from St. Luke's girl guides. The Plunket Society wishes to express its gratitude to all who helped in the society's appeal on Plunket Day, and specially thanks those who picked, bunched, and sold violets on that day.

Miss Mavis Doreen Larcombe will replace Miss Isabel Thompson as home science demonstrator with the Christchurch Gas Company. Miss Larcombe, who was educated at the Christchurch Girls' High School, took the home science course at Otago University, and had assisted Miss M. A. Blackmorc at the Normal cookery centre. Miss Thompson, who has been demonstrator in the Gas Company's home service department for the last eight years, has relinquished her duties owing to her approaching marriage.

At a meeting held yesterday it was decided to hold St. Bede's fete on December 1 and 2, and the following were elected an organising committee:—The Rev. Father C. Knight, S.M., Major A. B. Williams, Captain W. Murphy, Messrs P. O'Connell, T. Scully, P. M. Collins, L. P. Barrett, and R. Boland.

To-morrow evening the first of the dances arranged by the Citizens' Entertainment Committee for the petty officers and men of the Canberra will take place at Frascati. Good music and a light supper will be provided, and extra decorating will be in the capable hands of Mr M. J. Barnett, of the City Council Parks and Reserves Department, and Mr Forsyth, of the Municipal Electricity Department. It is expected that 200 men from the ship will attend, and the committee requests that the limited accommodation will not permit of any civilians, except the dancing partners for the men, being admitted.

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DANCE AT DIXIELAND Members of the Drama Classes Group of the Canterbury Repevtui-y Theatre Society held an enjoyable party at Dixieland on Saturday, when members of the Canterbury College Repertory Society were amongst the guests. The party was organised by Miss F. M. Nicholls, who was assisted by Miss Thelma Powell. The guests wore charades, and a programme provided by Miss Lillian Hanham, and Mrs Claude Davies (songs), and Miss Florence Vaughan (eccentric dance) was well received. During an interval between dances, the second act of "Canaries Sometimes Sing" was presented by members of the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society, parts being taken as follows:—Jeffrey, Mr Arthur J. Thomas; Ernest, Mr Norman Harrison; Elma, Miss Dorothy O'Halloran; Anne, Miss Barbara Bloxam. The grand march was led by Miss Esther Rose and Mr L. Baigent.

Amongst Ihe many present were -Men dames I. Smayle, Bernard Beeby, B. SctUSmith, V. B. Evans, C'iaudo Davies, F. O. Sandal!, H. Mansfield, Misses Kiore King, Bettv Hervey, Patricia Comerford, Lesli'i Calloway, Dons O'Halloran, M. Thompson, Barbara" Bloxam, Lillian llaiilinin, Maijoii 'liohcrtson, Elizabeth M.c'. allum, Jea i Heath, F. Dymond, F. M. Frnser, Bessi • Pollard, Vera Pollard, Fdna (-'in, R. Powell, Florence NicholK Emmie l'aynte.r, JosaiDixon, Sarah Swninsnn. Joyce Cooper. Barrett, Rsthnr Itoao. Craham, Fileen Hose, lln.rc.o"rt, Ma'or li. M ssrs F. <>. Sandail, \V. I''. Sine!;, Bernard Beeby, Kon aid Sal'moml. 1.. Hak'ont. Claude Davies. V 1! E'-ans, A. ■!. Thomas. Terence VJmdian, Erie h. Cordery, J. McClinelry. V. Thompson, M. Cooper, H. C. (artner, M liiissnell, Svdncv Mill, unci 11. Mansfield.

HOCKEY CLUB DANCE The dance held by the Rawhiti Ladies' Hockey Club in the Pier Hall. New Brighton, on Saturday, was the most successful that the club has held this season. The arrangements were made by the following members of the committee: —Misses B. Cook (secM. Turner, A. Moses, M. Hill, and R. Messervey. Mr Hillary Bradley was master of ceremonies and W. Cowlin's orchestra supplied the dance music. The Monte Carlo dances were won by Mrs A. Herrick and Mr L. Manson, and Miss L. Bett and Mr C. Kidston. A competition was won by Mr H. Wakefield.

Among those present were: Mrs M. Moses, Mrs A. Herrick, Mrs C. McDougall. Mrs D. Handley. and Mrs D. Turner; Misses J. Fisher, D. Handley. D. Moses. G. Rightou, R. Messervey. F. Messervey, J. Thompson. J. Lattimore, K. Hanna, J. Mavo, G. Smith. J. Kirk, I. Venner, P.. Postgatc, N. Power. D. Newman, M. Moses, B. Jones. J. Head, I. Wheeler. D. Manning, S. Weavers, P. Brook-Tavlor, N. Chapman, A. Moses, M. Hill, B. Cook, E. Peters, E. Stevens, W. Stevens. C. Price. R. Morris. L. Lee N. Harris. E. Melhuish, D. Mclhuish, K. Taylor, E. Nevin, M. Bett, B. Lee. and L. Lumby.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY'S j DANCE I Under the auspices of the Scottish j Society, a successful dance was held in the Orange Hall. Hornby, on Saturday evening The committee re- j sponsible for the arrangements was j Mr and Mrs J. Little, Mr and Mrs P. McTainsh. Miss Mavis Peacock, and Mr J. Patterson. Music for the dancing was supplied by Fred Whitelaw's jazz band. Extras were played by Miss Pat. Gordon. Mr J. Patterson was master of ceremonies. Winners of the Monte Carlo dances were Mrs J. Burgess and Mr McLeod (Kaiapoi), Kathleen Milner and Mr Bailey, Agnes Penncy and Mr C. Whitclaw, Miss M. Waridell and Mr C. Harrow. Among those present were Mrs C. Borfifeklt, Misses Doris Budge, Pat. Gordon, Veronica Sloan, Kathleen Henrv, Marie Sloan, Irene Milner, Ann Leathern, Kathleen Milner, Helen Leathern, Doris Cowlin, Evelyn Fullen, Elsie Stocken. Sadie Fullen, Yvonne Caldow. Sylvia Barrow, Bigham. Mona Napier, Louie Carrington, Betty Monro. Doris Bigham. Kath. Oidfield, Elenor Hardaker, Thelma McGarry, Elsie Smaller, Mollic Kearney, Mona Hornby, Gladys and Bertha Baker, Ngarita Kenworthy, Lily Ford. Warren, Doreen Smallcy, and M. Waddell.

TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY j PARTY I Miss Phyllis Smith, of Clifton Hill, celebrated her twenty-first birthday on Saturday, and to mark the occasion her parents, Mr and Mrs Norman Smith, entertained many of her friends! at a dance held in the Cadena Tea' Rooms, Sumner. At supper, Mr Wallace proposed the usual toast of the guest of honour. The dance hall was prettily decorated with multi-coloured streamers and spring flowers, and the Mount Pleasant dance orchestra supplied the music. '•'■■ Among those present were Mesdames J. Shand. A. Shand; Misses Alison Gough, Beryl Gough Jcannette King, Hilary Longton, Jean Slyficld. Rita Boot, Kathleen Godfrey, Valeric de Villiers, Ena Thompson. Ruth Cannon, Peggie Hutchinson. Vera Hutchinson, Lorna Aitchison, Phyllis Smith, Mary Caesar, Ruth Collins, Patricia McCombs, Betty McClymont, Norma Smith. Gipsy Shand; Messrs B. Bromley, L. Shand, R. Thompson, R. Shand, R. Slyfield, Anderson. D. Bromlev. A. Kiddey, S. Kenshaw. C. Ebert, G de Thier. A. Shand. J. Stevens. I. Waller. H. Adamson. M. Cat-son. O. Donald, Wallace, A. Carron, N. V. Smith, N. Skinner. R. Gill, G. Glubb. A. Pinwell, M. de Villiers, and W. Smith.

The home service department of the Wellington Gas Company, Ltd., has issued a very useful booklet containing copies of recipes and household hints well arranged and admirably printed. An article on a balanced diet, a useful collection of labour-saving hints, tabulated methods of removing stains, recipes for meals for children, for Die underweight and the overweight. are specially interesting featured. and these, as well as the long lL>t of recipes, have been compiled by Miss Betty Stewart, B.H.Sc.

Within a few weeks women will control the policies of two of Washington's journals (states the "Newspaper World"). Mrs Evelyn Walsh McLean, according to the "New York Sun," has announced her intention of starting a tabloid morning paper. It is to be called the "Enquirer." She herself, will not only finance it, but control its policies, taking an active part in the hope of building it info a valuable property for her sons. The "Washington Post" has been purchased by Mr Eugene Meyer. His wife, Mrs Meyer, is the vice-president of the company, and it is stated that she is to be the ruling power on the paper. She had journalistic experience before her marriage as a member of the staff of the "New York Sun."

LONDON PERSONALS

(moil OCR OWN' CORRESPONDENT.) LONDON, August 8. The New Zealand Prime Minister and Mrs Forbes, the Hon. R. Masters and Mrs Masters joined the Aquitania at Southampton on August 5, after a three days' motor tour in Birmingham and the Midlands generally. Their last night was spent at Balmer Lawn, Brockenhurst, in the New Forest, which, during the war, was a hospital for New Zealand officers. The other members of the delegation—Mr C. A. JefTcry (Secretary to the Prime Minister). Professor A. H. Tocker, Dr. R. M. Campbell, Mr G. C. Rodda—also Mrs Jeffery—joined the boat-train at i Waterloo. There were a number of; friends to see them off. Dr. Campbell had one free day at the end which | he spent in Oxford. Mrs Jeffery made | —literally—a flying visit to Paris, of a j few days' duration. All members of j the party went off very happily and all declared they had had a useful and interesting time in the Old Country. Mr and Mrs David Jones were among the guests invited to the opening of the gigantic new dock at Southampton on the occasion of the official opening by the King and Queen. Luncheon was served on board the Berengaria. A wonderfully interesting day was arranged for its guests by the Southern Railway. Mr and Mrs Jones greatly appreciated the invitation which was extended to them, for they were able j to meet many well-known people. Mrs | Jones is now in Ireland, spending a few weeks with relatives. She will be joined later by Mr Jones. ' Mrs Leonard (Auckland) and her son, Mr Lloyd Leonard, have gone to Germany for a six weeks' tour. Some time is being spent with New Zealand friends who live near Bremen. I Then they will continue to Berlin, the! Rhine, etc. Mr Leonard is having his '' summer vacation from the training-' ship Worcester. i On August 5 the wedding took place : at the Registrar's Office, York, of Cap-1 tain Alan James Levinge-Whyte. Royal Engineers, son of the late Captain William and Mrs Levinge-Whyte, of Chrislchurch, to Lucy Eleanor Louisa Reeves, daughter of Major-General Sir J Llewellyn and Lady Atcherley, Fulford Villa, York. Mr and Mrs G. Shirtcliffe (Wellington) are in England on a short holiday visit. To-day they started out on a motor tour with Scotland as the objective. September will be spent in London, and on October 6, Mr and Mrs Shirtcliffe will leave by the Akaroa on their way home. Mr and Mrs John Struthers (Christchurch) are spending their summer vacation in Ireland. Mr and Mrs W. Appleton had a very pleasant tour through Ireland. The programme was arranged in connexion with the International Accounting Congress. On their return to London, Mr and Mrs Appleton, bought a car and now they are on a six weeks' tour of England and Scotland accompanied by Mr and Mrs W. Easton (Dunedin). Recent callers at the High Commissioner's Office have included Mr and Mrs W. D. Vickers (Wellington), Mrs M Primmer (Dunedin), Mr W. K. Creamer (Kaiapoi), Miss V. B. Twentyman (Christchurch). Mrs L. H. Hale (Christchurch), Mr G. G. Strong (Rotorua), and Mr G. B. Cromb (Christchurch). , , , . Information has reached London from Paris that Miss Mary Butler (formerly of Wellington) wrote a letter to the "New York Herald" (Paris Edition), protesting against the description of the late Anthony F. Wilding as an Australian While agreeing that Wilding was not an Australian, the editor commented: "But Wilding played on all occasions in the Davis Cup competi--lions for Australasia and never for I New Zealand. He has been for that ] reason always referred to in tennis ; circles as Australian."

WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE j UNION I SYDENHAM BRANCH Mrs Gilmour presided at a meeting of the Sydenham branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held in the Baptist Sunday School, Colombo street. Several visitors were welcomed. Mesdames Gilmour and Davis were appointed delegates to the district convention, to be held at Timaru on Sepicmber 19, 20, and 21. Songs were sung by Mrs Rogers, and Mr Archer gave an interesting address. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses

PARTY AT ARUNDEL Mr and Mrs L. S. Pratt, of "Willowbank," Anindel, entertained a number of friends in the Howard Hall. Arundel, in honour of the coming-of-age of their third daughter, Winifred. A very enjoyable time was spent in dancing to music supplied by Misses P. Good. R. Ashby, A. Gould, and Messrs W. Fawdray,. J. Stack, and A. Popplewell. Messrs W. Foster and A. L. Pratt were masters of ceremonies. Mrs Pratt received her guests wearing a rust-coloured frock. The guest of honour wore a frock of emerald green figured silk made with capclet sleeves and fully flared skirt. She also wore a black velvet coatee trimmed with white fur. Among those present were Miss Winifred Pratt, Mr and Mrs H. S. Pratt, Mr and Mrs W. Fawdray, Mr and Mrs Rose. Mr and Mrs McDonald, Mr and Mrs Good, Mesdames Black and Foster, Misses H. Pratt, A. Gould, E. Fawdray, D. Fawdray, P. Good, M. Donaldson, F. McComb, M. Burrows, L. Harris, B. Harris, J. McDonald, F. McDonald, E. Edwards, D. Edwards, R, Ashby, M. McSweeney, S. Callendar, E. Johnson, and J. Galbraith. DANCE AT ROTHERIIAM The Rotherham Football and Hockey Clubs combined in a successful end-of-the-season fancy and masquerade dance in the Rotherham Hall. Music was supplied by the Waiau Band, extras being played by Miss M. Mcintosh. Messrs A. Bcaven and Reg. Halkclt were masters of ceremonies. Mrs Robinson, Miss Easther, and Miss Robinson judged the fancy costumes, the results of which were: Best pair, Misses Ailsa Clark and Mona Boag 1, Misses Flo and Myrtle Wallace 2; most original, Mrs J. Gudsell; best woman's costume, Miss R. Widdowson: best man's costume, Miss Margaret Boag. Others in fancy costume were: Misses K. Jones, O. Clark, J. Boag, L. Bamford, F. Fleming, G. Hopkins, E. Collins, M. Mcintosh, and Messrs R. Smith and S. Popplewell. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Harland and Mr Rinaldi. Among others present were: Mesdames T. C. Robinson, Parker, Halkett, Davies. McElwain, Walker, McClelland, Rice Jones, Fiintoft, McCuish; ; Misses Harland, Danielson, Poulter, M. ! Boag, C. Boag, M. Davies, G. Davies, Moore, Easther, Robson, Duggan, and 1 Craig.

WEDDING

LEE—JONES The wedding was celebrated, recently, at St. Saviour's Church, Sydenham, of Miss Violet Jones, eldest daughter of the late Mr J. F. Jones, and of Mrs E. Jones, Waltham road, Sydenham, to Mr Alfred Lee, of Woolwich. England. The Rev. E. C. W. Powell performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a lemon crepe de chine suit and a close-fitting hat to match. Mrs K. Denham (Opawa), who attended the bride, wore a frock of black crepe de chine and a hat to tone. Mr James Jones (Riccarton) acted as best man. At the reception held later at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs Jones, assisted by Mrs Barber, received the guests. Mrs Jones was wearing a frock of black crepe de chine, and Mrs Barber's frock was of black satin. When Mr and Mrs Lee left for their wedding tour to Australia, the bride was wearing a black suit and a closefitting hat. TIMAKU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs Alister Mackenzie (Clayton Station, Fairlie) will arrive in Timaru to-day to stay with Mrs Simon Mackenzie ("Otumarama") for the charity ball. Miss Jean Stewart (Maungali), who was the guest of Mrs C. J. le Cren ("Clandon," Grey road), has returned home. Mrs Humphreys and Master Warick Humphreys (Christchurch) spent the week-end with Mrs H. C. Thompson. Miss Roberts ("Bonython," Wills street, Ashburton) is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs C. J. le Cren (Grey road). Major and Mrs Pope (England), who have been spending some weeks in Timaru, have gone to Christchurch. Miss Mary Bertram, who was staying with Mrs J. M. Scott <Seddon street), has returned to Dunedin. Mrs J. O. Amyes (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs Palmer (Wai-iti road). Miss Colleen Coffey is the guest of Mrs J. Sullivan (Church street west) for the charity ball. Dr. and Mrs C. A. Paterson and Miss Helen Paterson (Sefton street) will leave to-day for Hamilton, where Miss Paterson's marriage will take place. Mrs J. Macdonald and Miss Audrey Macdonald (Lake Ohau Station), who have been staying with Mrs Allan (Kimbell), have returned to Timaru to stay with Mrs J. Bryce (White street). In honour of Miss Helen Paterson. who is shortly to be married, Miss Dorothy Walton (Park lane) gave a delightful morning tea party on Friday. Those present included Misses Helen and Janet Paterson, Nancy Bond, Ethel le Cren, Ailsa Campbell, Helen Scott, Mary Bertram (Dunedin), Nancy Hall. Joan Washbourn, Margaret Webster, Margaret Kerr, Marawell Burnett, and Yvonne Champtaloup (Dunedin). VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Inited Service Hotel: -Mr and Mrs Koso ( Wellington), -Miss O. A. Uutler (V'.iigliind), Misses D. and W. Johnstons (Dunedin). "Warner's Hotel: Miss O'C'onncU (Timaru), Mi'-- U. Motitaifiic < "Wellington). New Citv Hotel: Mr and Mrs Kdgar Jones (Wuiau), Mr and Mrs J. iA-xiugton Jones (Ahhuurton), Mrs C. IS. Honking (Waiau), Mrs ]'. \V. .Set'lvn (Dunedin). Miss A. Mauns.ell (Nelson), Aliss D. B. Muelean (Timaru), Miss K. M. Carter (Greymouth), and Miss M. White (Auckland). llo;el Federal: Miss D. Vivian (Caraaru), Mrs C. 1). Krascr, Mr V. U. Eraser (Palmers ton Xoitli), Mr ami M'B S. W. Jeavons, Miss E. M. White, Miss D. Haworth (Duneclin'i, aid Mrs X. M. Pharazyn (Wellington).