News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21162, 12 May 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs H. Havelock Barnett (Napier) has been paying a short visit to Wellington to say good-bye to her sister. Mrs R. Atkinson Reddell, formerly of Christchurch, who sailed by the Wanganella en route to England, where her future home will be at "Champneys, Tring, Hertfordshire. Miss Dorothy McGilUcuddy is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs E. A. Jones (Whangarei) is. visiting Christchurch. and is a guest at the Hotel Federal. Mrs Norman Moss, with her daughter, Norma, is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs Trevor Gooseman, Boulton avenue, Spreydon. Mrs Jcssep and her daughter are spending a few days with their family at Mcthven. Miss Marjorie Bassett (Avonside) is spending a holiday at the Franz Josef Glacier. The engagement is announced of Marua. second daughter of Mr and Mrs F C. Seabrook. Papanui, to Ivan, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C. L. Schmoll, Remuera, Auckland. Mrs Alfred Bunz and helpers have issued invitations for a coin party to be held at Jellicoe Hall on Monday afternoon in aid of the cake stall which they will supervise at the forthcoming Lewisham Hospital fete. Miss M. G. Havelaar, chairwoman of the Women's Auxiliary of the Mavor's Relief of Distress Fund, is appealing for more helpers j in the auxiliary's rooms a 134 Oxford terrace. She points out that the cold weather is making many of the mothers of unemployed very anxious about providing the warm clothing which is at present so necessary. Organisations have been asked to organise a succession of workers from their associations, two to come each morning and afternoon on the days that' the rooms are open—Tuesdays, . Thursdays, and Fridays. Eight people are needed to work in the rooms each day. Guests at Godley House, Diamond Harbour, include Mrs Clark, Miss Rita Clark, Miss Edna Bruce, Mrs Mathews and family (Christchurch), Mrs Page, and Mrs Morgan (Cashmere), and Mr Earl (Christ's College). Mrs J. S. Neville, who Ls convener of the ladies' committee for the West Christchurch School diamond jubilee to be celebrated this month, has arranged for a further afternoon tea at Ballantynes on Thursday afternoon next at 3 o'clock. An invitation is extended to all ladies who are former pupils of the school- to attend this function. A short address will be given by Mrs E. R. McCombs, M.P., who is an old girl of the school, and full reports will be given of the arrangements that have been made to celebrate fittingly the diamond jubilee of the school. 5 EXCLUSIVE PATTERNS—6d. Full instructions for knitting five men's and boys' cardigans and pullovers in new "Manuka" Knitting Book No. 2. Latest styles. Illustrated. Send 6d stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. 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Who wants something attractively different in hairwaving? Then off to the Annette Toilet Salon, just by the Tivoli Theatre. Miss Feron, not long returned from Berlin, and Miss Broun, of Stamfords, Wellington, are delighting their clients with new style waving. (Eugene from 17s 6d and Modern Marcel 2s 6d.) Ring 41-042 for a day or evening appointment. —3 HOTEL FEDERAL DE LUXE, CHRISTCHURCH | This most up-to-date and wellknown hotel, now being run on new American lines, with luxurious com- ! fort at reduced tariff. H. and c. water and gas fires in your bedrooms, lounge centrally heated. Bed and breakfast from 8s 6d. Lunch, 2s. Dinner only, 3s 6d. "Phone for your tables. Wedding breakfasts, bridge parries, and theatre supper parties are all specially catered for. j MRS LEWIS, 16804 Proprietress.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in "News for Women" items of social or personal news. Such Item* sbonld be fully authenticated, and engagement notices moat bear the signatures of both partita. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or e-f interest to, women.

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH Mrs J. D. Hall presided at the monthly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, held in the Young Men's Christian Association building. The president reported a needy case that had been brought to her notice, and it was decided to forward some clothing and necessities. The exchange tables, supervised by Mrs E. W. Bayley, were reinstituted. Business was brisk, everything being sold in a remarkably short time. Members discussed the proposal of making various articles to be kept on hand for needy cases. All members were willing to help by working in their own homes or at meetings after general business session. Afternoon tea was served at the conclusion of the meeting. BROADFIELD BRANCH Mrs Wallace presided at a meeting of the Broadfleld branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mr G. Smith and family and to Mr and Mrs J. Cunneen and family in their bereavements. A demonstration on tatting was given by Miss G. Larcombe. It was decided to hold a euchre party next Friday. A competition for best home-made scones was won by Mrs Wheeler; with Miss G. Larcombe second. Hostesses were Mrs Boyle and Mrs Wheeler. OBITUARY MRS C. C. M'DOUGALL i ] A very old and respected resident of Lyttelton. Mrs C. C. McDougall, died at Timaru last evening. Born at Haymarkct square, London, Mrs McDougall arrived at Lyttelton with her parents, Mr and Mrs Loader, in the ship Bangalore in August, 1851, at the age of two years, and had lived in Lyttelton ever since. On her marriage she took up residence in a house in Brenchley road. Lyttelton, which she occupied for about 65 years. Mr McDougall died about 12 years ago. Mrs McDougall was an active worker for St. John's Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member for G4 years. At the recent jubilee celebrations of •he church she interested the members by her stories of the early days and exhibited what in these days is a rarity—a wooden thatching needle, used by her father for thatching his house on the arrival of her family in Lyttelton. In spite of her 85 years Mrs McDougall was very active and travelled a good deal, having recently visited Wellington. On Monday she left on a visit to Timaru and became seriously ill the following day. She is survived bv one son. Captain D. McDougall. who retired recently from the position of harbourmaster at Timaru, and four daughters, Mrs F. Hastie, Timaru; Mrs M. Farey, Wellington; Mrs M. Burnip, Lyttelton; and Mrs E. Watkin, Heathcote. BRIDGE PARTY Ballantynes private reception room was decorated with bowls of African marigolds and autumn leaves for a bridge party, arranged by Mrs L. J. Lewis, Mrs W. Hoff, and Mrs W. A. Erasmuson, to honour Miss Esther Rose, who is to be married" next month. Each guest brought a gift for Miss Rose, who was presented with a posy of flowers. Mrs C. G. Dixon won the prize for the top score and Mrs C. H. Knight was the %vinner of the hidden number. Among the guests were Mesdames "W Buttenshaw, M. Gould, A. and S. Schneideman, Hamilton, M. Hollander, H. J. Armstrong, Moss Balhn, Rex Bryan, Arnold Soancs, J. Jopp, W. Cloudesley, C G. Dixon, Young, S. Jacobs, Arthur Rose, J. J. Ardagh, H. J Barlow, McKenzie, A. Manhire, W. W McKirmey, M. Mason, C. H. Knight, Russell Cordery, Harold Prescott, Misses Sadie Balkind, L. Cohen, Blackham, Parker. Ray Marks, Stepp, Gwcn Clark, Kathleen Ainger, Eunice Bullivant, Lou Camm, and Lesley James. DUPLICATE BRIDGE PARTY The usual duplicate bridge match was held at Crockford's on Thursday night. Mrs W Gudgeon conducted the tournament. Winners were:—North and south, Mr Roet and Mr Ashworth 1, and Mrs Stapp and Mrs Crawshaw 2. East and West: Mrs Cowper and Mrs McDowell 1 and Mrs Delahunty and Mrs Maxwell 2. Amongst those present were Major and Mrs R. F. W. Ashworth, Mr and Mrs R. Law, Mr and Mrs E. Anderson, Mesdames G. Cowper, E. E. Crawshaw, R. Delahunty, C Green, C Hill, Max-, well, A. McDowell, G. Morgan, M. E. Pipe, S. Sampson, V. Stapp, H. Wauchop. P. Wilson, Misses H. Loughnan, V. Sapsford, and E. van Asch, Messrs Roet and R. de B. Ashworth. HIGHLAND CARNIVAL DANCE HAGGIS AND SHORTBREAD The second annual Highland carnival will be held by the select old-time dance management in the Caledonian Hall on Monday evening. Scottish hats, balloons, snowballs, and streamers will be distributed. Four kilted lasses will dance a reel, and Mr John Bryant, of Bryant's bellringers, will entertain. In addition to the usual supper there will be haggis and shortbread. The hgagis will be "played" in. The EvansCampbell band of eight players will provide the dance music. Prizes will' be awarded lucky spot and Monte Carlo winners. The gallery is open for spectators. INVERCARGILL STORE CLOSES DOWN Worthwhile bargains will be made available to the public as a result of the purchase by Armstrong's, Ltd., of large stocks of goods from the "Economic" in Invercargill, which has closed down. These goods, all new season's wearing apparel, have been secured at a big reduction and the public will appreciate the genuine saving effected. —8

NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ANNIVERSARY » National Hospital Day, observed j throughout the Empire on the nearest i Sunday to the birthday anniversary | of Florence Nightingale, will fall tomorrow, May 13. Observance of this day in New Zealand was initiated at Dunedin where it is still regarded as a suitable occasion for stimulating pub- j lie interest in the work of the hos- : pitals. The Dunedin Hospital auth-: orities generally hold a street collec-1 tion on a week-day about the date of j the anniversary, organise a procession of nurses, and arrange radio talks and ! special church services. Although Christchurch does not celebrate Hospital Day to the same extent, reference to the anniversary is made in some of the churches on the Sunday. This year's programme for the Dunedin celebration includes special church services, a reunion of nurses, and schoolgirls' visits to the hospital. D.I.C. STAFF TEA A very enjoyable "family" tea, given by the management, was appreciated by the staff of the D.I.C. on Thursday. Mr H. C. Hassall (manager) said that he hoped the tea would be the forerunner of many more socials to be arranged for the staff. He welcomed Mrs J. Lamb, the new millinery buyer, and Mr E. T. Chirnside, the new furnishing buyer to the D.I.C. Miss W. P. Smith, underclothing buyer for the D.I.C, who has returned recently from Australia, grve an interesting account of her impressions of Sydney. Songs by Mr Laurance Campbell and character recitations by Miss Jean Heath were much enjoyed. Mr Chirnside, iormerly of Dunedin and Wanganui D.I.C. houses, said that Christchurch, as a commercial centre, offered great possibilities for business. DANCE AT KAIAPOI The Kaiapoi branch of the Plunket Society and the Kaiapoi Cricket Club held a very successful dance in the Gray Raven Hall on Thursday evening. Music was provided by Mr D. Shea's orchestra. Among those present were Mr and Mrs H. H. Blackwell, Mr and Mrs E. J. Corcoran, Mr and Mrs L. J. Parnham, Dr. and Mrs Maxwell Ramsay, Mr and Mrs G. Greenwood, Mr and Mrs Graeme Aitken, Mr and Mrs M. Greenwood, Mr and Mrs L. L. Wilson. Mr and Mrs J. O. McMullan, Mr and Mrs R. Gill, Mr and Mrs H. Hamlin. Mr and Mrs A. Bollington, Mr and Mrs D. Innes, Mr and Mrs F. T. Capstick, Mr and Mrs H. O. Hills, Mr and Mrs E. Harrison, Mr and Mrs H. J. Templeton, Mr and Mrs W. A. Talbot, Mr and Mrs H. Trustrum, Mr and Mrs H. Rollinson, Mr and Mrs H. J. Mcintosh, Mesdames H. Mcintosh, G. Hirst, S. J. Richards, E. Bartley, E. Bristow, J. Martin. L. R. Oram, E. Bristow, Macilree, Misses B. Boulton, C. Reid, A. Young, A. Harper, N. Hunt, D. Innes, R. Innes, M. McMullan, A. Tourell, P. Abbott, H. Fisher, H. Hopkins, and M. Hopkins. THE MAKING AND WEARING OF CLOTHES What an asset it is to every woman to know the art of dressing correctly, to know what colours and lines suit her own individuality and to be able to wear Frocks that enchant her beauty. Every woman knows that the success of a Frock depends on the cut, and when a Frock is cut correctly to individual measurements the desired effect is attained. This knowledge of knowing how.to dress and what to wear any woman can learn at the McCabe Academy of Dressmaking, where all students are taught individually by experts to copy any style from any picture, and to know exactly what styles and colours suit them. The modern young woman, no matter how prominent her social position, wants to be out in the world to mingle with the people who are doing things, to do things herself—to be modern—and to-day no profession has appealed more than the art of Dresscutting, Designing and Fashion Styling, never before have these subjects been so closely studied, so thoroughly analysed, so practically applied to the beautifying of woman. There is, today, no more highly esteemed, no more lucrative nor more progressive profession than Fashion Cutting and Designing, and the McCabe Academy is recognised as the foremost and largest school specialising in these subjects. Established in 1915, the Acadefny has trained many of the highest-paid Fashion Experts in the British Empire. —6

WEDDINGS

PASCOE—M'LAUCHLAN A quiet wedding was celebrated recently at Knox Church, Bealey avenue, when Christina Margaret, only daughter of the late Mrs McLauchlan and "of Mr John McLauchlan,, of Christchurch, and formerly of Ashburton, was married to George Francis, second son of Mr and Mrs T. J. Pascoe, Aylesbury. The Rev. T. W. Armour performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father,, wore a smart suit of wine charmalaine cut on simple lines,' with collar and vestee of creme kilted crepe de chine finished with wine-shaded edging. The sleeves were puffed to the elbow and fitted to long tight cuffs. Her hat to match was trimmed with a feather mount, and she carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. Mrs J. H. Thomas, the bridegroom's sister, acted as matron of honour. She wore an almond green charmalaine frock with collar and cuffs of diagonal striped crepe de chine. Her hat toned with her frock. Mr Peter McLauchlan, the bride's brother, was best man. After the ceremony, a reception for close relatives was held at the home of Mr and Mrs F. Meakin, Beckenham. Mrs Meakin's wedgewood blue ensemble was relieved with beige, and she wore a hat to tone. The bride's aunt, Mrs F. Hockings (Ashburton), wore a black georgette and lace frock and a black hat. The bridegroom's mother wore a burgundy ensemble and a hat to tone. MAHAN—MORGAN At St. Ninian's Church, Totara, North Otago, Isla May, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Morgan, "Springvale," Totara, was married to Robert Ernest, son of Mr and Mrs A. Mahan, Christchurch. The Rev. Mr Hogg performed the ceremony and Mrs Miller (Oamaru) was the organist. The church had been decorated with autumn flowers by Mr E. Ewing. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white georgette frock made with a deep yoke of silk lace and tight-fitting lace sleeves. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a circlet of orange blossom and she carried a shower bouquet of hothouse flowers. Miss Matches (Oamaru) was bridesmaid. Her frock was of shell pink georgette, and she wore a bandeati of pink flowers in her hair and carried a shower bouquet. The bride's little nephew, Master Albert Carrodus, who acted, as page boy, wore a white satin suit with a silver lace jabot. Mr C. Mahan attended his brother as best man. Mrs Morgan received the guests in the Totara Hall. She was wearing, a wine-coloured frock, a fur coat, and a hat to tone. Her posy was of autumn tints. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy ensemble and a hat to match. She carried red roses. The bride travelled in a frock of brown windswept satin, a brown velour coat, and a hat to tone. Mr and Mrs R. E. Mahan will live in Oamaru. HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATION OF HANDCRAFTS At a time when so many of the old handcrafts are being revived by wome|| of all countries, the demonstration given by Mrs J. Richards to members of the Home Economics Association last night proved very timely. Limited budgets have been responsible for many women making their own home decorations, and the results achieved have often spurred them to discover other latent talents in themselves. In her demonstration of homecrafts last night, Mrs Richards showed marquetry, barbola work, papier mache, leather work, stencilling, hand-em-broidery, pen painting on silks, raffia and crochet work, and parchment lamp shades in original designs. Many of the designs, taken from scenes in and around her own home or inspired by episodes connected with her life, showed how a little originality and talent could be put into work that would be of sentimental value to the household because of its relation to everyday life She stated that too many women had no ambition above their household tasks: they needed something that would lift their minds above the .struggle of present-day problems, and would at the same time help to make their homes and.their lives reflect the beauty of things around them. She thought that much of the time spent by women and girls in search of entertainment would be better employed with handcrafts that during the winter evenings would help to keep the home circle together. Mrs Richards explained the-various processes for marquetry and stressed the value of hours of sand-papering the wood before applying the design in Indian ink. People did not need to be artists, she said, to make their own designs, for transfers could be quite easily applied with carbon paper. The method of "polishing was also explained, wadding, not cotton wooL being first saturated with "the polish and then placed in a piece of used silk and rubbed in a circular movement over the wood. The polish should be applied correctly or it would be liable to crack, she added. Many of the exhibits showed how barbola work had helped to convert cigarette tins and odd jars into workboxes, trinket cases, and ornaments. Miss C. Wardle. who presided, announced that classes in handcrafts would be formed if a sufficient number of members enrolled. She stated that the association would hold a few competitions this year, and a small prize would be given for each competition, and not at the end of the year as formerly. FREE KINDERGARTEN RICHMOND BRANCH Mrs E. Hitchcock presided at the committee meeting of the Richmond free kindergarten held at the school. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs K. Marshall in her' illness. It was reported that 70 children were enrolled, but the average attendance had been low owing to the prevalence of measles in the district. Parents' subscriptions totalled £2 4s 6d, and another 16s raised by the parents among themselves was added to the amount. Mr Mardun was thanked for repairing 16 chairs belonging to the kindergarten. It was announced that the local committee would entertain the parents at an evening social on May 28. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Storey's Tourist Hotel: Mr and Mrs Mackie, Mr and Mrs W. Dumblelon (Nelson), Mia Gilmer, Mrs W. Black, Mrs Milne, Mrs W. Stevenson, Misses Couston and Stevenson (Dunedin), Mrs C. MrKochnie, Miss Thompson (Greymouth), and Miss M. Sutton (Wellington! 'Royal Hotel: Mrs R. Lambert (Dunedin), Mrs J. H. Dolamore (Gore), Mr and Mrs G. H. Mason (Oamaru), and Miss M. Sutton (Hanmer Springs). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. H. Woollett (Sydney). United Service Hotel: Mrs, F. Wilkinson and Mr and Mrs Wilkinson (Dunedin), and Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp (Silverton).

TIMARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Marjorie Gibson (Elizabeth street) is visiting Kaikoura. Miss Alison Black (Wai-iti road) left yesterday for Dunedin to be capped for her Bachelor of Home Science Degree at the Otago University graduation ceremony. Mrs Black accompanied her. Mrs W. W. Garton (Arthur street) has returned from Christchurch. Miss A. A. Lynskey (Kaiapoi) will be her guest for a few days. Mr and Mrs C. W. F. Hamilton (Irishman Creek) are visiting" Christchurch. Miss Betty Macassey (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Mary Bridges (Selwyn street). Miss K. Harrison, who was the guest of Mrs R. T. Turnbull (Beverley road) has returned to Christchurch. Miss J. Turnbull (Beverley road) has returned from a visit to Mrs Wilfred Howell (Cave). Mrs F. Harold (Hassall street) has left on a visit to Auckland. j Miss Bessie Thomson (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs D. Unwin, Irvine street. Mrs F. F. Batchelor (Dunedin), who has been the guest of Mrs Harold Elworthy, "Craigmore," has returned home. Mrs Basil Unwin, who was the guest of Miss Joan Maling (Christchurch), has gone to stay with Mrs M. Deans (North Canterbury). Miss I. Stewart (Timaru), who has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs J. S. Hill (Oamaru), has left for Palmerston and Dunedin. Mrs A. Malcolm (Sefton street) and Mrs W. Lynn (Waf-iti road), who visited Christchurch for the Canteife bury College capping ceremofly, returned home yesterday. Recent guests at the Empire Hotel include: Mr T. A. King (Melbourne), Mr C. O. Beeson (Auckland), Mr D. C. Halley (Wellington), Mr F. Langbein, Mr C. R. Phillips, Mr D. C. Cox, Mr F. Woodwaru, Mr A. W. Smith, Mr J. L. Myhre, Mr A. W. Boyce, Mr T. Jackson (Christchurch), Mr D. Golightly,'Mr J. A. Peterson, Mr C. W. Lanham, Mr A. J. Deans, Mr G. Robins, Mr H. Robins, Mr W. R. Chapman (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs C. E. Watts (Invercargill), Mr H. Hunter, Mr W. Hunter, and Mr F. W. Crosbie (Wyndham). Council of Women The annual "meeting of the South Canterbury executive of the National Council of Women was held yesterday afternoon. Miss D. Stubbs presiding. The annual report stated that the interest taken in the past had been fully maintained, and that in many cases there had been signs that some of the objects for which women had been striving for so long were at least within sight and were receiving consideration. There was a credit balance of £8 5s 4d. The election of officers resulted: President, Miss D. Stubbs; vice-presidents, Mrs T. E. Holdgate, Mrs D. S. Kemshed; secretary and treasurer, Miss J. Simpson; executive, Miss Fyfe, Mrs Hayhurst, and Miss K. Lovell-Smith. N.Z. AUTHORESS'S BOOK MISS. SCANLAN COMPLETES TRILOGY (UNITED TRESS ASSOCIATION—BT SLBCTJUC TELBGBAPH—COPTBIOHT.) LONDON, May 11. Jarrolds, Ltd., have published Winds of Heaven, the third volume of Miss Nelle Scanlan's New Zealand trilogy of the Pencarrows. It carries the history of the family through the post-war period. OLD-TIME CARNIVAL SYDENHAM HALL TO-NIGHT The select Saturday night old-time dance will take place to-night in the Sydenham Football Hall. There will be prizes for every dance. Mr John Bryant will entertain with his fairy harp. The Evans-Campbell band will be responsible for the dance music.