News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21197, 22 June 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Miss Dora de Beer has been appointed as the delegate of the Otago University Museum at the Inter- i national Congress of Ethnological and Anthropological Studies at London. | ■ Mrs John Gngg (Ifendalton) is j leaving this week to spend a few | weeks at Longbeach. Mrs F. Sinclaire (Park lane. | Fendalton) has 'returned from a visit to the North Island. Mrs J. H. Grigg' (Longbeach) has left for Auckland, where shewill join Miss Olive Mcllraith. and leave by the Aorangi to-day for a holiday trip to the Islands. ! Mrs George Weston (Park tcr- ' race) will leave on Monday evening for a visit to Wellington. Miss J. Bicknell (Wellington) is visiting' Christchureh, and is staying with her brother, Cashmere Hills. Miss Ruth Ruchanan is staying with her mother, Mrs Cyril Buchanan (Ashburton) and will later stay with Mrs Godfrey Cresswell, "Broadfields,"' Lismore. j Miss W. E. Grey and Miss B. G. I Stark (Wellington) are at present I visiting Christchureh. ! Mr and Mrs B. G. Dalgetv, who | arrived in Auckland by the Moni terey. will spend a few weeks in : the 'North Island before returning j to Christchureh. I The engagement is announced of ! Betty Leslie, elder daughter of Mr ! and Mrs Leslie Crane (Hampton I Court. Auckland), to George, eldest i son of the lute Mrs Ferris and of : Mr T. J. Ferris, of Belfast. Northern I Ireland, and formerly of Christ'church. i Mrs W. Machin. formerly presii dent of the Young Women's Christ- | ian Association, was the guest of 1 honour at a very pleasant little ' fcalherinjr at the home of Mrs E. D. ' Mosley. Dyers Pass road. She was j presented with a small token of api prceiation of her many years of ; faithful services for the association, ! and as a mark of the esteem in I which she is held by her friends on j the board of directors. A civic reception has been ar- , ranged at Auckland in honour of • Miss Jean Batten, who will arrive ! there from Sydney on Monday by ; the Aorangi. The reception will I take place in the Town Hall. Ad- , vice received by Miss Batten's lather. Mr F. 11. Batten, indicated that his daughter would leave Auckland for Wellington on Tues--1 day to be tile guest of the Gover-nor-General and Ladv Bledisloo. On the arrival of the Aorangi, machines of the Auckland Aero Club will circle over the vessel.—Press Association ; Dr. A. L. Haslam will give an address on "Law and Lawyers in * many Lands" at a tea meeting of ; 1 he Business and Professional Women's Round Table Club, to be held at Ballantynes on June 29. The annual dance of the combined banks, for which complete arrangements have been made, will be lieJd at the Winter Garden this evening. The president and committee of St. Margaret's College Old Girls' Association have issued invitation:; for their annual dance, t<> be held at the Winter Garden on June 2(i. The annual dance of the High School Old Boys' Football Club will be held in the Winter Garden on Wednesday in conjunction with the Old Boys' Association, and promises to be very successful. The matron of the Cashmere Sanatoria gratefully acknowledges the following gifts for the patients: Playing cards from Mrs Greenwood (per Mrs A. V. Winchester); magazines and books from Mrs W. Johictone (Cashmere Hills), and Mrs J. A. Guild, Cashmere Hills; magazines from Mrs Winchester, Mrs A. Williams (Edgeware road), and Christchureh Rotary Club (per Mr P. 11. Harris): books from Mr A. L. Cropp and Mr H. Lightband (per Mr P. FI. Harris): papers from Women's Christian Temperance Union. DO YOU KNIT 7 -GET "WOOLCRAFT;' Complete tuition from very lirst stitches to smart finished garments contained in "Woolcraft."' Latest edition. New stitches. 90 garments for men, women, and children, all illustrated. Send lOd in stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd.. Box 1441R, Wellington. —5 CHILBLAINS. The Chilblain Tablets act like a charm, removing the cause ol' the trouble easily and eifectively. McArthur's 4C Ointment gives instant relief. McArthurs, Ltd., Chemists and Chiropodists, cr. Colombo and Cashel streets. —2 FOOT SPECIALIST. Miss B. Wilson, Late British Institute of Chiropody, London. 699 Colombo street (Near Hereford street). 'Phone 41-644. " —6 CERCLE FRANCAIS A meeting of the Cercle Francais was held in the Christchureh club rooms of the Federation of University Women, Montreal street. Dr. Mai thus gave in French, to an appreciative audience, a delightful account of Tasmania, it:; history and development, and a description of the country and its industries and_ vegetation was skilfully sketched. Mile. Bobbenreith moved a very hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. Members who wished for further information were encouraged to ask cjuestions which were answered by Dr. Malthus. Later a French competition was held, j all members taking part, the object being to enrich the vocabulary, develop' power of observation, and aid in memory training. After supper a genera) discussion was held, the topic being an article written by Paul Cazard taken from Le Monde Illustre "Un Tunnel Sous Le Detroit de Gibraltar." Miss J. M. T. Horth and Miss P. Gross were the hostesses. Mrs Malthus was the guest of honour and others present included Mr and Mrs C. Ridgen, Miles Bobbenreith and P. Gross, Misses J. M. T. Horth, Hardie, Violet Thomson. Win Smith, M. G. Farquharson. Faith Herdman, Dora Chartres, Kathleen Bartram, Janet Brown, Dr. Malthus, and Mr De Bueger.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in " News for Women" items of social or personal news. Sncta Items should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited o» any matters affecting', or of Interest to, women.

BRITISH SAILORS' j SOCIETY ! I AFTERNOON PARTY j At "Millbrook." Fendalton, the home of Mrs George Helmore, a very pleasant party was held yesterday afternoon, as the result of which the Christchurch branch of the British Sailors' Society will benefit considerably. The reception rooms were adorned with bowls of chrysanthemums, yellow narcissi, and winter-sweet. The guests enjoyed a short programme, contributed by Mrs H. L. ( Bowker' (songs). Miss Doris Webb (musical monologues); and a reading, "A Marriage Has Been Arranged." by Mrs H. Wyatt and Mrs M. McLeod. Some played bridge or had their characters read by Miss M. Crooke, and an amusing competition was won by Mrs M. H. Godby. Afternoon tea was served by the committee members. The party was arranged by the committee of the ladies' guild, of which Mrs H. T. J. Thacker is acting-presi-dent. in the absence ol' the president, Mrs J. H. Hall. The members of the committee are Lady Acland, Mesdames S. R. Webb, George Gould, J. S. Thomson, J. Mowbray Tripp, Heathcote Gray, J. B. Beckett, G. Hanmer, A. C. Thomson, C. J. Trelcaven, S. L. Partridge. H. A. Bishop. J. G. L. Vernon, H. R. Hamilton, W. F. Tait, H. L. Bowker, C. R. Kiver. F. L. Scott, John | Grigs, D. E. Wood, and G. W. C. Smilhson, Misses M. Cotterill, B. Sanders. M. C. Fryer, and M. Cocks. Those present, each of whom brought a gift of money, books, or magazines, included Mrs G. Helmore, Mrs Heathcote Gray. Lady Acland. Miss Maling, Mrs A. C. Spencer. Mrs W. 11. Simes. Mrs J. S. Kelly, Mrs H. A. Bishop, Miss M. Cotterill. Mrs Rossmore Cra-m-oft Wilson, Mrs G. W. C. Smitlison, Miss N. Williams. Mrs Deans. Mrs H. L. Bowker. Miss Ada Bowker. Miss E. S. Watkins, Mrs Sutton. Mrs J. Cracrolt Wilson. Mrs A. B. Yabsley, MissStrange. Mrs George Gould, Mrs Beauchamp Lane, Miss M. Crooke, Mrs Fred | Gresham. Mrs J. Barnett. Mrs Mait- ! land Rich, Miss Macbeth, Mrs Waiter] Chapman. Miss Bromley Cocks, Mrs! Charles Reid, Mrs R. A. Bagshaw, Mrs I Dolph, Mrs J. I. Smail. Mrs M. McLeod. Mrs H. Wyatt. Mrs M. H. Godby, Miss M. O. Sloddart, Mrs C. Wynn- | Williams, Mrs Frank Egan, Mrs j. A.: S. Wait. Mrs C. J. Treleaven, Mrs Waller Fox, Mrs T. A. Hamilton, Miss ; M. C. Fryer, Miss Doris Webb. Miss ; Julius, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mrs G. ■ Westenra. Miss Overton. Mrs Herbert C. Orbell. Mrs E. S. Vernon, Mrs E. G. Hogg, Mrs .Tolm Grigg. Miss R. Winter. Mrs A. R. Bloxnin. Mrs H. ]>. V. Brown, Mrs F. J. Needham, Mrs H. R. Hamilton, Mrs Lancelot Lane. Mrs Hunter Blair. Mrs W. Chrvstall Miss M. Walker. Mrs Iltirslcv Jebb. Miss G. A. Knight, Miss E. Hey wood. Mrs W. Machin. Mrs J. R. Foster and Miss Eleanor Foster. Misses R. and A. Papprill. Mrs Phil Barnett. Mrs Frank Scott. Mrs A. C. Thomson. Mrs D. E • Wood, Mrs C". Cooper, Mrs Alfred Bunz, Mrs E. T. Recce. Mrs A S ' Taylor. Mrs F. C. Wooler, Miss G. ' Thomson. Mrs D. E. Hansen. Mrs J K. Sluart. Miss C. Gossett. and Mr Mintey. A vote of thanks to Mrs Helmoro to the performers, and to all who had helped was passed on the proposal of Miss M. C. Fryer. POLICE SOCIAL CLUB Messrs N. Kempt. D. G. Simpson, G. ' Ituies. J. Callannn. E. M. Grace. S. W. ' Cunningham, and R. Cutler were mem- j bers of tiie Christchureh Police Social j Club responsible for arranging the j annual club dance held last night at i the Winter Garden, and to their fore- 1 thought and courtesy the success of i the entertainment was largely due. Popular selections were played by the Bailey-Marston orchestra. Amongst those present were Mes- . dames C. Matheson. A. T. Thomas, O. j D. Wilkes. J. A. Burrage, J. C. Ed- I wards, G. Innes, E. L. Walton, J. O'Hal- ; loran, J. Wilson, Alan Flood, Murray ! Ste\v r art. C. Grayburn, P. Mather, P. ' Burns. J. Wilkinson. A. C. Osborne. A. C. Fairbairn, G. B. Wilson. J. H. Rieii- [ ards, M. Johnstone 'Darfieldt, G. W. j Sim. James Stephen. J. Halcrow, J. '■ Dick. M. F. Pengelly, Misses Winnie Keen. Joan Sendall. Thehna Jarden. < Hilda Anderson, Winnie James, K. ' Cummings. Vera Stapleton, Stasia Walklin. Jean Ling, Mollie Murphy, Hazel Cairns-White. Eunice Hum- : phreys. Amelia Dasler. F. Free. Norma GifTord, Marie Birchfield, Myrtle Tay- ■; lor. Aine. Rothwcll, Jean Prosper. Veronica Hallins, Mavis Brick. Joan Smith, Dulcie Fenton, Rona Adams. '• : Elmers, Eileen Bamford, Myra Sullivan. Inga Hornemnn, Betty Benzoni, ' Joyce McGillivray. Edna McCann. ; Emily Robertson, Joan Whitworth. | Olive Tibbs. Pauline Weir. Mollie ; Burns, Mollie Grimes, Agnes Taylor, | M. McLennan, and I. Hyde. j (JIULS' EMPLOYMENT , COMMITTEE | A meeting of the general committee I of the G'irls' Employment Committee ; was held at Gregg's College on Wed- 1 nesday. Present were: Miss Higgins (chairwoman), Mrs Young, Misses Jamieson, Mayne, Bowden, Robinson, • Glen, Kennedy, Cooper, and Dr. Beeby. In the unavoidable absence of i Miss Hall, through illness, Miss Cooper v&is appointed secretary of the meeting. Miss Higgins reported that someone at the Technical College had undertaken to watch the newspapers for advertisements for domestic work. Letters were received from the Unemployment Board stating that a grant of £IOO would be made to the committee; from the Tramway Board i regarding free passes for girls attend- > ing opportunity classes; and from the r director of the Christchureh Technical College expressing willingness to agree to the committee's request re-! garding the release of a teacher, part j time, to act as a vocational guidance officer for girls. A letter of thanks j will be sent to the Board of Governors j of the Technical College. j Miss C. Robinson, chairwoman ofj the educational sub-committee, re- j ported that the opportunity classes j had been well attended. Fifty girls had been enrolled. Thanks was expressed to the teachers who had undertaken the instruction of these classes voluntarily. The dressmaking class is creating much interest. For the vocational guidance subcommittee Miss F. L. Cooper reported that comprehensive surveys were being made of all trades and professions to j assist the committee in advising girls I what particular branch of industry to j follow. j Miss Cooper was appointed honorary ! treasurer. ; '•FRANTIC WITH PAIN." "Noddy Tablets enable me to work comfortably through a period when I was usually frantic with pain," writes a business girl. Let Noddy Tablets help you, too. They relieve all pain, tone up the system, and soothe the nerves. Non-habit-forming, cannot affect heart,-and quite harmless. 2/6 and 4'6, from E. Cameron Smith's, Chemists, and Barnetts', Chemists. Ask for Free Booklet.

WEDDING | I HILLDON-HUTTON—VUCETICH A wedding of considerable interest to people in South Canterbury and Southland took place recently in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gore, when Catherine Annie Linda, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. N. Vucetich, Chalmer's street, Timaru, was married to Harold Cecil, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Hilldon-Hutton, of Dunedin. The Rev. McR. Beattie, assisted by the Rev. D. D. McLachlan, officiated. The service was fully choral, with Miss Waddell at the organ, and the church was decorated with chrysanthemums and rich coloured foliage, the scheme being completed with a wedding bell of white chrysanthemums suspended over the bridal group. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of magnolia-tinted chiffon velvet made on fitting lines to the knees, then falling into a train. A brilliant clasp caught the folds of the rouleau, which outlined the neck, and was continued in drapings down the back of the bodice to the waist in a soft sash tied in a bow. Her embroidered veil was worn over the face, and was held in position by a werath of lily of the valley, jasmine, and orange blossom buds. She carried an armlet of cream carnations and gold chrysanthemums. Miss Irene Vucetich, sister of the j bride. Miss June Blaikie, Timaru, and Miss Hazel Hood, of Rakaia, were bridesmaids, and wore frocks of gold gleam velvet. The bodices were slatted back and front, and were held by sequin clasps, and the long skirts were inset with pleated godets. Draped belts niched to finish in flat bows defined the waistline, and the maids also wore gauntlet cuffs of studded gold sequins edged with frills of gold tulle which matched their small caps. They carried bouquets of gold chrysanthemums and carnations. Mr Sydney Hutton. of Timaru was best man, and Mr G. Vucetich and Mr J. Adams were groomsmen. ] After the ceremony, Mr and Mr.s Vucetich received their guests at the Cosv team rooms, Mr.s Vucetich wearing a frock of black chiffon velvet lightly embroidered with gold and, black and a hat to tone. She carried a gold and bronze bouquet. Mrs Leslie Hutton. of Wellington, wore a wine berry chiffon velvet frock and hat to match, and carriud a posy of red chrysanthemums. For travelling the bride wore a winecoloured ensemble and a small hat. Y.W.C.A. BRINK AM) rn V SALE The rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association in Latimer sqiuiio presented an animated appearance on the occasion of the bring and buy sale and progressive games partv arranged by the girls' finance committee. Novelty sanies were plaved. Mrs U. H. Paton won first prize' and Miss vera Hewitt the "booby" prize. The handicrafts class met under the leadership of Mrs J. Richards and Miss Grand, and some of the members patronised the quick-supper counter arranged by th;.> finance committee. ii r " ei ' t hig of the mothers' club, Mrs M. McLeod, chairwoman of the board of directors, spoke about the combined Young Women's Christian Association-Young Men's Christian Association street appeal on Julv (i and the mothers' club offered to "man" corner ior the day and also to assist with the produce stall. The club has decided to "adopt" a needy family and the members are helping to clothe the children. The gi. citizens have been busy pinning street day badges during their club times for the last fortnight, and look upon this as a special service to the Young Women's Christian Association and the Young Men's Christian Association. I AHEWELI. PARTY A number of club friends assembled at the Antoinette Tea Rooms to say good-bye to Mrs Freeman, a popular member of the United Croquet Club, who, with her husband, will leave shortly for an extended visit to Australia. The function look the form of a bridge and "50(J" party. Miss Bell, on behalf of the guests, spoke of their regard for Mrs Freeman, and asked her to accept a hat case f rum a few of her Christchureh ends. Prizes were given by Mrs Palmer and Miss Bell, and were won by Mrs Hadfield (bridge) and Mrs Midgley ("500"). Amongst those present, were Mesdames Freeman, Brown, Hadfield, Stallard, Maddren. Palmer. Hope, Midgley. Manlev, Rhodes Williams. Scandrett, Evans, Irwin, E. A. Smith, George Williamson. HoldsworthSmifh. W. Williamson, and Misses Bell and Collinson. SURPRISE PARTY Mr and Mrs L. R. Stoddart were pleasantly surprised when a party of friends visited their home at Willowby to welcome Miss R. E. Stoddart, who had returned home for a holiday. The time was passed pleasantly with games and competitions. The visitors wished Miss Stoddart continued success in her nursing career. Those present were Mr and Mrs L. R. Stoddart, Miss R. E. Stoddart, Mr and Mrs' Eric Taylor. Misses Trixie and Kathleen Stoddart, Mrs B. T. Clothier. Misses Joyce Papworth. Mabel McKeage (Lowcliffe), Elsie Ford (LowclifFe). Margery and Hazel Lill, Linda Vessev. and Messrs James Papworth. McKeage, Graeme Vessey. Woodham, H. F. K. Hayman. Lester Stoddart, and Adrian Hayman. COIN PARTY A successful coin party was held at the home of Mr R. Moorfield (Opawa) to asisst the Addington Rover Scout crew. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Thomas. Mr and Mrs Fever. Mr and Mrs Moorfield, Misses Betty Thomas. Mona Barnes, May Barnes, Winnie Jones, K. Holmes. J. Moorfield, G. Moorfield. Messrs W. Newell, R. Moore, T. Robinson. R. Belmer, Dawson McGregor, D. Sloan, J. Partridge, L. Moorfield, and Norman Moorfield. SALE OF REPTILE SHOES. A great purchase selling at low cost. Real Lizard (Java), in Tan or Black, price 28s 6d. Brown or Grey watersnake 25s to 29s 6d, Courts 28s 6d. Smart Python Sand Bar now 39s 6d. Crocodile cne-bar, also Courts, peg heels, 325. 6d. JAMES SHOE STORE, J4688 148 Armagh street.

TIMARU NEWS | SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ! i Miss Elizabeth Elworthy, who has j been spending a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy (Craigmore), returned to Christchureh yesterday. Miss Joan Ritchie (Dunedin) is staying with Mrs W. T. Ritchie (Te Tawa). Mr and Mrs W. G. Hosken (Simon's Hill. Mackenzie Country) are staying j at their home in Otipua road. Mrs Charles Hall (Harper street) is spending a few days in Christchureh. DANCE AT TIMARU | For the first time the Timaru High School Old Boys' and Old Girls' Association joined forces and held a combined annual ball in the Caroline Bay Hall last night, which proved to be a most successful innovation. An organising committee, consisting of Miss Clare Morton (president of the Old Girls' Association), Miss I. Young (joint secretary), Mrs A. E. Wishart, Miss Marion Oxford. Miss Margaret Martin, Mr A. J. Allport (president of the Old Boys' Association), Messrs H. Washbourn, B. Johnson, and J. Lennon (joint secretary), worked hard to make a success of the ball. Miss C. Morton wore a frock of ice blue chiffon velvet, the high neckline being caught with a brilliant clasp. Miss I. Young wore a black panne i velvet frock, the long sleeves slightly puffed at the shoulders, und the bodice finished with diamante trimming. Mrs A. E. Wishart, magnolia tinted mirror satin with hand faggoted yoke and short puffed sleeves. Miss M. Oxford, apple green lace frock with velvet sash of same shade. Miss M. Martin, flame satin frock and smart satin coatee. The guests of honour were Mr and Mrs W. Thomas and Miss J. R. Barr. Mrs Thomas wore a frock of ciel blue matalasse and lace, the bodice having long, tight-fitting sleeves, and she wore a short black panne velvet coat. Miss Barr's frock was of oyster lace over georgette worn with a georgette and lace coatee. From a canopy of blue, white, and gold streamers, a centre dome of blue and white, the club colours, was formed of streamers and balloons. Round the walls and banked in front of the stage were clusters of greenery with bright poppies giving a touch of colour. The two lounges were decorated with brass bowls of chrysanthemums and red berries. Iceland poppies and beech leaves were used on the supper tables. The music was supplied by Sinclair's Orchestra.

CROCKFORD'S BRIDGE CM B Seven tables took part in a ladder match last night at Crockford's Bridge Club. The tournament director (Mr R. de B. Ashworth) said that Christchurchwas far ahead of all other towns in New Zealand in duplicate bridge, and this reflected great credit on the enthusiasm of members of the club. He spoke of the possibility of sending teams to the other centres if the club continued to progress, and hoped that there would soon be a team-of-four ladder by which it would be easy to select a team for these contests. The results of the match last night were:—North and South —Miss Humphreys and Miss J. Webster 1. Miss Gould and Miss Chrystall 2. East and West —Mrs Cowper and Mrs McDowell 1, Mrs Hill and Miss van Asch 2. The tournament was run by the secretary. Miss Jean Ashworth. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH United Service Hotel: Mi- 11. K. Wilkinson (Duuedin). Roval Hotel:, Miss V. Keece, Miss K. r.utlinnsni (Wellington), Mr ami Mrs 11. Smail (Invcrciivftill). New Citv Hotel: Mr and Mr-- M. BiiAanan (Dune.din). Miss 15. Alike:! (Wimganui), Miss W. Clemejiis (Now Plymouth). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mr.- A. W. (Jeavons and Mr and Mrs J. A. Iloliinson (Dunedit) I, Mr and Mrs A V. Curtis tClirislI'huvch). Hotel Ambassadors: Mr and Mrs A. Kitto Upper Hint). Miss A. K.-ttclielor (NeNon). Mr ;ind Mrs Little (Waiknlcn). Mis-es Skidd (Oamaru). and Mr ami Mr* M llhudes tGhristehureh). The Registrar-General in Britain has been calculating the increase and decrease of common names, and has certainly proved that the Smiths are a most virile group, as, of course, they should be, coming of such a hardy stock. In fact, the last census revealed that there are more than half a million Smiths in Britain. Another name which has increased in the number of its bearers is Brown, of whom there are more than 250.000.- The third most popular name—Taylor—has decreased, doubtless owing to the quiet occupations of those who first bore it.

SCHOOL POPULATION GROWTH IN CANTERBURY 1 The growth in the school population in Canterbury since 1880, with an attendant improvement in the attendancs averages, is illustrated in a table contained in the annual report of the Canterbury Education Board for the year 1933. The table is as follows: —

The above includes 15 district schools and one intermediate depart* ment, attended by 1127 and 334 pupus respectively.

On Roll Percentage Number of end of Year. Schools. of Year. Attendance 1880 185 23,086 71.1 1890 263 29.605 80.1 1900 335 27,930 81.6 1910 360 29,778 85.9 1920 380 35,370 85.5 1921 385 36,498 89.7 1922 385 37,601 90.1 1923 388 37,776 89.5 1924 392 37.505 89.8 1925 389 37.778 91.4 1926 392 38,146 89.3 1927 385 38.716 90.0 1928 389 38,245 90.4 1929 391 37.914 91.3 1930 382 37.663 92.6 1931 375 38,012 93.5 1932 372 35.919 92.4 1933 371 34,986 93.8