News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21179, 1 June 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES \ I Miss Peggy Gunn arrived from Gisborne yesterday morning and is staying with Mrs Edwin Milncs, Fendalton. Mrs R. D. Carew ("Rochdal6," Somerfield) is spending a holiday at "Brooklands," Dolyeston, as the guest of Miss Wagner. Mr and Mrs F. Marshall and their daughter (Fendalton), will leave by to-night's steamer express for Wellington, to connect with the Avelona j Star en route to England. ; The engagement is announced of i Henrietta Louis May, eldest daugh-1 tcr of Mr and Mrs W. Double, j Murray street. Temuka, to Cornelius William Nolan, fourth son of Mr and the late Mrs J. J. Nolan, Orton. "Hamlet," in its entirety constituted a matinee bill at Sadlers Wells Theatre on Shakespeare's birthday, April 23, writes the London correspondent of "The Press." ; The performance occupied 4| hours. The house had been sold out a fortnight before, and a consolation performance was given later because the request for seats had been so great. The cast, was a strong one, as the names will convey:—Ernest Milton (Hamlet), Gyles Isham (Claudius), William Fox (Horatio). John Garside (Polonius). Charles Hickman (Laertes), Sybil Thorndike (Gertrude), and Marie Ney (Ophelia). "The Times" saws of the New Zealand actress: "Miss Ney, playing Ophelia with the most absolute simplicity, achieved the effect of a water-colour drawing." Complete arrangements have been made for the annual dance of the Commercial Travellers' Association, to be held at the Winter Warden to-night. There is every promise of a most successful gathering, and in addition to the usual programme there will be a children's exhibition ballet by the pupils of Miss Bessie Macdonald. Novelties will also be provided and continuous music will be supplied by the Bailey-Marston orchestra. Tickets are available from members of the committee, or j from Mr A. S. Mazey (sccretarv). 245 His;h street.

At a mooting of the Opa\va-S!. Martins sub-branch o£ the Plunket Society, a vote of .sympathy was passed with Dr. and Mrs D. E. Hanson, whose son died recently. The directors of Messrs J. Mercer and Sons Ltd., have issued invitations for a dance at Frascati to-night, to celebrate Ihe firm's jubilee. Mi.ss Pauline Bennett, daughter of Dr. and Mrs Bennett (Blenheim; is en roue to India, where her j marriage to the instructor of the Bengal Flying Club will take place. Miss Bennett, accompanied by her parents, left New Zealand by the Monowai, which was due to berth in Sydney at 3 p.m. An inquiry revealed that the Nieuw Zeeland would leave Sydney at 4 p.m. on the same day. Although an extra boiler had been shut off morning, savs the Sydney "Telegraph" of May 22, the Monowai nut on speed and berthed before 2.30 p.m. The party had time to pass through the customs, have the baggage transliipped and travel comfortably to the Nieuw Zeeland, viewing Sydney from a taxi-cab.

To assist the St. Saviour's Orphanages, the Good Companions Club will hold a bridge party al the Training College. Peterborough street, on June G. Names of those wishing to arrange tables should be sent to a member of the committee Monday, and players are I asked to take their own cards at;< : I scorers. ! The City Missionir. the Hev 1' Revell. desires to thank "A A A." Ashburton, for a donation of 30s toward-. St. Martin's Hon: e of Help. -(I NEW KNITTING STYLES. Just out —"Manuka" Knitting Book No. 1. -Illustrated and full instructions for knitting five of most attractive new styles in ladies' cardigans and jumpers. Send Gd stamps to Paton? und Baldwins. Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. Sample fringes new Mann!-.a Knitting Wool free on request. 1 SALE OF HEPTILE SHOES. A great purchase selling at low cost. Real Lizard '.Tava>, in Tan or Black, price 2!!s Gd, Brown or Grey watcrsnake 25s to 20s (id, Courts 2!L : Gd. Smart Python Sand • liar now i 30s Gd. Crocodile one-bar. also Courts, peg heels. 1,2 s Gd. .TAMES SHOE STORE, j .J4Gf.fi 14." Armagh .street.

The new Kustern decorative .-chcine which has completely transformed the Winter Garden Cabaret was devis'd and carried out, by the D.T.C.. the freize surround being designed ;;nd painted bv Miss Vv Clin (Tew ..r Hie D.T.C. staff. —1 Overseas Birthday and Presentation Cakes in Sealed Tins for posting at Josephine's Kitchen. .TGI7I j CHILBLAINS. The Chilblain Tablets art like a charm, removing the cause of the trouble easily and effectively. McArthur's 4C Ointment, gives instant, relief. McArthurs. Ltd., Chemists and Chiropodist, o , er. Colombo and Cashol streets. —2 Josephine's Shops: Cashel st., Worcester st. (Regent Theatre Bldg.). High st. (Triangle). Hereford Court. JGI7I FOOT SPECIALIST.. Miss B Wilson. Late British Institute of Chiropody, London. 699 Colombo street (Near Hereford street). 'Phone I 41-644. —6

The Lady Editor wilJ be pleased to receive for publication Ui 44 News for Women" items of social or personal news. Such Items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices mo3t bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is fnvited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

CERCLE FRANCAIS I A meeting of the Cercle Francais was held on Wednesday evening in the club-room of the Christchurch branch of the Federation of University Women, Montreal street. Messrs R. J- McLaren and J. W. R. Parker the hosts, provided a varied and interesting programme. Mr Sidney Thompson gave an account, in French, of Brittany, its people, their manners and customs, and introduced at times personal experiences of great interest. A very hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the speaker by Miss Horth, who expressed the members' keen appreciation of the interesting and enjoyable lecture. Miss Annette Thompson then gave, in French, a delightful description of the sardine and tunny fish industry at Concarneau. describing the work ashore and afloat of the fishermen, and the process of canning, etc. An interesting French game followed and supper was served by the committee. Later a discussion was carried on by Mile. Bobenrieth and Messrs McLaren. Parker, Sidney Thompson, and de Bueger on the .subject, "Should a a Married Woman Continue her Trade, Occupation, or Profession?" Those present included Mrs Sunley, Mrs McLaren, Mile. Bobenrieth, Mile. P. Gross. Misses M. J. Westall, E. A. Westall. C. Robinson. P. Clowes, Faith Herdman, Mary Mules, Gladys Marriott. Monica Richards. Gaudin, Violet Thomson. Dora Charters, Kathleen Bartram. J. M. T. Horth, Annette Thompson, Margaret Webster, Messrs Sidney Thompson, R. J. McLaren, J. W. R. Parker, de Bueger, Cato. C. Ridgen. C. L. Low, and Frank Brown (Governor's Bayi.

POULTRY PRODUCERS, LIMITED ANNUAL DANCE | I Messrs T. S. Dove, H. Williams, A. j Martin, W. Green, and W. M. Evans were members of the committee responsible for organising the first annual dance of the Canterbury Co-oper-ative Poultry Producers', Ltd., held at the Ritz last night. Mr S. Dick, chairman of the board of directors, Mrs Dick, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Adams were the guests of honour. Mrs Dick, who wore frock ot Per- I sian red marocain inset with wind- , swept velvet, was presented with a i bouquet of pastel pink and mauve , (lowers by Miss Joan Evans. Mrs j Adams wore a frock of (lame satin, and a shoulder cape of ring velvet in a deeper shade. Dance music was supplied by Smart s orchestra, and an exhibition dance was given by Mr and Mrs J. Tatam. Amongst those present were Mesdames K Docherty, W. Evans. A. Martin li R. Chinnery, W. E. Ward, WGreen. A. Baker, J. W. Green. L. C. Monkman, W. Turner, 'l'. S. Dove, D Brennan, 11. Williams, J. K. Burtt, I B. Grant, R. Allison, R. Adams. S Atkinson, S. Campbell. J. Fazackcrley, G. Wheeler, A. Fazackerley, J Roberts, E. Hopkins, Misses Betty Evans. Joan Evans. Kathleen Hobbs, Nancy Helmshaw, Roma Scott, Phyllis Jackson. Nellie McDonald. Incv. Evans. Violet Boocock, Ruth Kett, Audrey Mikkelson. Elsie Underwood, Max Trail, M. Campbell, Jean Marsh, Daisy Rule Ena Broun, E. Jackson. Alma Rae, Ruth Williams. Mabel Sim. Dorothy Streetley, Dawn Duggan, Dorrie Carter. Marion Howell. Jean Smith. Frances Gilchrist, and Kathleen Collin:'.

SOCIAL AT (JLKNMAKK

A very pleasant social in aid of the Orrrhi-Waipara branch of Ihe Plunkct S(-cirlv was given by ihc Rev. and Mr,; TT. TT.iv.O:»n« «t the vicnrr.i'-. Cl^nm:irk Dancing. rumpd it ion.-. mid rani v.-imi'i- were enjoyed. Fn?o-\vmncrs a't, card'; were Mrs 11. Munro and Mv \V. Hall, and conflation prizo« were awarded to Mi" D. Shaw and Mv A Rli).-;-. Mi.) Slo. ? nnd Mr A. Reeves won the competitions. Music for dancing wns played by Mrs 1,. Trail. Amongst those present were Mesdamcs H. Hawkins, A. N. Campbell, H. Munro, A. Stackhousc, W. Stackhousc, W. Blake, 1.. McGuckin, Gainsford. B. Svmonds, D. Darroch, (V M. Haiy, K> -newly (Waikari). and T.. Trail. Misses A. S.vmonds, R. Sytnuiids. T'.. Harries, Alma Stackhousc. Lulu Vincent, J. Hamilton, Jcaji Slu»:. n.?phrc Shaw. Joan Potton, Barbara Pi.l'ial j Stubbs, Doody. G. Vincen!. Turner, I Phyllis McGuckin, Jean Darrm-h, uiitf ! \ T urso Aitken 'Waikari;.

TIMARU NEWS ! SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mis:; Roie de Pass I'Kurow) is visitin« Mrs F A. Raymond, Wai-iti avenue. Mrs E. R. Guiime.-.;-- ha: relunvd fi-c.m a visit to Mrs J. Guinness "Farmlcigh," Ealinj,'. ~ , „ T , , , Mrs Haylcr ("ilollesby." Burkes Pass) is 'spending the winter in Timaru. , ~ Mrs W. Priest (Bank street) and Mr:-: G Shirtclifre (Wellington) returned yesterday after a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Timaru Rhodes (Harilow) is slaying with her sister, Miss Ethel Car Kill. Waitawa. Miss Helen Shaw, who has been spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs W. Shaw, Selwyn street, returned to Christchurch yesterday.

VISITORS TO t'HRLSTCHUKCII V,.... CUV Hotel: Mr an.l Mr* 11. X. Hot"! (Fiiirlie), St is* I'", li. I>nvis (liotorun), mid Miss T V Vfrnlcy (I'ii-tmi). r n iti'd Scvvico Miks Batli'o Smart (San Fnimdwo), Mrs Nan.-y linker Tompkins ll„ s Aii'-cli'sl, Mr and Mrs K. U. M'»>flr York), Mr and Mrs K. (i. Martin (WeiWnrix'r's Hot'): Mr and Mrs J. Ki.l'. (fiwidin). Mrs and Miss Kutlin ford (JliiHlip Hills), and Miss M. Kay Mluncdin). ltnltd 1-Vdora" : Mr and Mrs i'. Stovensim t'liristclmri-li).

INCREASED ROLL NUMBERS WORK OF KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION EFFECT OF NEW SCHOOL AGE NOTED The raising of the school entrance age to six years has brought increased attendances at the kindergartens in Christchurch, and has made more work for the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association. The annual meeting of the association held at the Sydenham Kindergarten yesterday afternoon reviewed a difficult but successful year, and reference was made in the annual report to increased attendances at every one of the association's schools. Mrs H. T. J. Thacker presided. She thanked members of the association, staffs, and all who had assisted the work of the association during the >C Th'e annual report, presented by the secretary. Mrs A. Peppier, referred to the vear as one of progressive activity in all branches of the associations work. Each school had reported increased attendances; the main factor in producing this result was the action of the Departmnt of Education in raising Ihe school entrance age to six I years School reports stated that durjjng the holidays all schools were thoroughly renovated. At PhillipsI town the walls and passages were improved, the teachers had repainted the I chairs and tables, and everything posi sible had been done to make the I school attractive for the children s reI turn

Mrs T. K. Taylor's Resignation In May. Mrs T. E. Taylor resigned from the association. She was its hrst president, and had shared with othei foundation members the difhcult task of its inauguration. The pressure o( other activities compelled her to resign also from the convencrship at Phillipstown. and during July a function of farewell was given by the association. , , The report s,'ave details of the woi k and events of the year at each of the, schools. Sydenham's roll number was now 100. and in March the Iwemv(irst birthdav celebrations had been held. Sc'lwvn. like all schools, had a busy year. The North Lin wood committee reported a uniform roll number of 107. The fifth birthday of this school had been celebrated durniß i May. Richmond was another school ! to be congratulated on its steady proi gross, and here, too, the roll riumbei , | was well maintained. New Brighton . a year ago reconstructed its commit-| ' tee, and the courage with which prob- ' I ems had been met there was much to 1 be admired. | Public Interest j j On the whole the health of the chilI dren was good in all schools, "he i public of Christchurch owed a grcn. ! debt of gratitude to the members of | the various school committees whose i efforts were so much hampered by the decreased spending power of the committee. Daffodil Day in September was again a success, and the great amount of voluntary service given was j evidence of the genuine interest taken [by the public in the work of the asso- [ ciation. . . The association was again indebted I to Miss H. Hull, the principal, for an--1 other vear of loyal, faithful work. The ! second and final kindergarten scholar- | ship offered by the Carnegie Corporation had been awarded to Miss Renee Wilkie. Miss Wilkie was keeping the association supplied with information of the control of kindergartens in America. In a letter she had remarked ■that, the kindergartens there had mar- ! veiloiis enuipnvnt and were sTiirely . j inrnrporatr'd with the schools and uni- ! hut she thought thai the association's school:, were, on !!i'' whole, happier arid more lively places-

rrim'ipal's Ivpp'irl Mis:- Hull, in hrr report, Mint ; ihr 1o!ai number on the n'-Hr war 51 f> wilh an average attendance nf 397,2, There were 18 students in training and of these the following second year students had gained the kindergarten diploma:—Misses Gladys Twose. Kathleen Joseph. Joyce Tanner Beltv McLaughlan, Kathleen Harman, Nellie Birt. Nancy St. John, Margaret Adams, Nita Pilkington, and Amv King. , , Tin- diplomas had been presented Itv Mr:' ThacKer. Mrs K. Had field, the honorary trea,'urer. reported a difficult but successii;l linancia! year. All committees had Iv-en successful in raising their full fjiiotas-. ami the association was able In pav a small bonus to its teachers. It ciinld look forward to another satisfactory year. Election of Officers Oflicers were elected as follows: — Patroness, Lady Bledisloe; president, Mrs H. T. J. Thacker: vice-presidents, Mesdames J. R. Evans, J. Rodda. A. Peppier, Lady Wigram, and Miss L. V. Tabart; secretary. Mrs A. Peppier: honorary treasurer, Mrs K. Hadfield: executive. Mesdames J. Dunbier, A. W. Stuart. 1. R. Evans. P. Carlyle. J. Rodda, A. Lester, J. Taylor, W. Retallick. S. IL-mlin. A. Peverill. E. Hitchcock, 11. A. Bishop. P. Williamson, and J. .'V.mdy: honorary solicitor. Mr E. C. Salter; collector, Miss J. Dawe (Shirley): honorary medical oflicevs, Drs. H. T. J. Thacker. F. V. BevanBrown, A. Allison. J. L. Scott, G. M. L. Lester.

co.miN(;-of-A(;e party A pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs W. F. Kiddey (Poulson street), when a party was j given to celebrate the coming-of-age of their youngest son, Edgar (BilH. Games and competitions were won by Mr and Mrs Kiddey. Messrs M. Wade, j F. Cribb, and J. Hurd. Those present included Mr and Mrs W. F. Kiddey, Mr and Mrs J. Kiddey, Mr and Mrs F. Kiddey, Mr and Mrs A. Scott, Mrs! de Malmanche, Mrs M. Brown. Misses P. Harrison, Beryl Fellows, Lorna Stephens, Jean Cameron, Edna Kiddey. J. Kiddey, Doris Cameron, Agnes Kinley, Margaret Wade. Messrs S. Mason, P. Anderson, H. Boniface, B. Fellows, B. Kiddey, F. Cribb, J. Rae, J. Hurd. S. Berry, H. Cooke. F. Scott, A. Thompson, R. Smart. B. Brown, A. de Malmanche, |and John Kiddey.

COMMUNITY SINGING * — OPENING OF THE SEASON FIRST SESSION A GREAT SUCCESS "Here wo are sgain. happy as can be; All good friends and jolly good company. . , Never mini the weather, never mind the " So began the community singing season at the Civic Theatre during the lunch hour yesterday. Several hundreds of community singers, not quite as many as there will probably be next Thursday, were there to see and hear and take part in the opening of the season, and messages were received from many others, including the Mayor (Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.), who is in the North Island. The collection for the Mayor's Relief of Distress Fund was begun very successfully; the amount received for the first day was £2l 4s 2d, an improvement of nearly £4 on the figures for the first session last year. Mr Alan Brown, the song leader, was introducing Mr Eric Bartram, who took the place of Dr. F. C. A'Court at the piano, when there were cries of "Here we are Again," and the singing was begun. It began a little timidly; but the volume had increased threefold by the time the last line was reached. Most of the singing came at arst from the women, who filled the front halt of the theatre. At the back were many who had come just to look ana listen, but before long they caught tlie spirit of it and joined in the singing. Some of the voices were not exactly in tune, but that did not matter. Nothing really matters at community singing, except perhaps making a good volume of sound. Gift from Petone The first of many letters from listeners read was one from Joe May, of Petone, who sent a money order lor 2s He and other generous listeners, some of them in far distant places, wee all given "cheerios," and the singing went on, with "Pack Up Your Troubles," with emphasis on the "smile, i smile, smile" part of it. Mr Brown tried to persuade everyone that he had received a cable mesI sage from George Bernard Shaw, sayi mg that he was glad the singing had begun again, but that Christchurch woul ; never be the city it should be unless Mr Brown refused to sing again. The audience, or rather the singers, refused to believe that Mr Brown had received a message from Mr Forbes, although he protested that he haa; and they would not even believe the announcement that there would be no more taxation during the month, although they realised afterwards that it , was' May 31. The men in the theatre were in.a hopeless minority, but they responded courageously if not very successfully to a request that they should sing "Grandfather's Clock" by themselves. The women applauded their effort encouragingly and then gave a demonstration themselves. Then the breathing exercises afforded by the singing of "One Man Went to Mow a Meadow" were thoroughly enjoyed.

Auctioning: of Goods j The auctioning of articles sent in by generous listeners is one of the most important parts of the community singing session. Mr Brown began with a toy dog, which he described as a Pekingese Alsatian. The highest bid was 3s. During the session he auctioned a varied collection of articles, including three parcels of fish, two pineapple sponges, two dozen melting moments," a packet of something which was to cure rheumatism, and four bottles of a mixture prescribed for healing damaged lungs. They all helped to make the Mayor's fund a few shillings richer "Love's Old Sweet Song" was sun„ bv singers older than 32h years, and then bv all those younger. Apparently there "were more persons older than :!2J years. Then a request was read from a listener, that "Lily of Laguna should be sung, with the remark that a regular contribution would be made if it were sung with tenor obbligato. The tenors were given time to clear their throats, and the others began "Round the Marble Arch." After that Mr Brown read a message from the :~;>vor (Mr D. G. Sullivan. M.P.i. who raid that he was listening in from .■■'v.iiowhere between Napier and Hasting:-. Then some more goods were auctioned, and "Just, a Little Street" was Ming. And so it wen* on. Afterwards nlV.cinls announced that. £2l 4s 2d had brcn received. On the first day last vear the figure had been £l7 9s Id. I The collection this year had been made up of £l3 19s 2d received at the door, £0 2s 6d from competitions and the sale of goods, and £1 2s Cd from listeners.