SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 148, 10 March 1923, Page 14

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By

Imogen.)

Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Watts, of Lansdowne, Marlborough, have left for a tour of the world, and will be away for twelve months or more.

Misses J. and Alice Macandrew loft on Thursday, evening for a visit to the south. Thoir niece, Miss Marjorie Maoandrew, also left to rejoin her family in Dunedin.

Mrs. F. de Castro arrived in Wellington on Thursday on her return from a visit to England. Airs, do Castro has come out in the interests of the English-speaking Union, of which Earl xkiiiour is president for the British Empire, and the Hon. John W, Davis for the United States.

Mrs. Carr and her sister, Miss Bentley, will leave by tho Atheuio lor a visit to England..

Mrs. Rollestou, of Sydney, who has been visiting New Zealand, returned by the Ulimaroa.

News has been received that Miss Eulcio Mitchell, a popular New Zeand contralto, has left London, and will arrive in Christchurch early in April. Miss Mrtchell has just completed a most interesting and successful reason in London, huvino engagements up to tho eve of her departure.

Miss Evelyn Scotney, an Australian opera, singer, who has been in America for live years, returned to Sydney aboard the Niagara under engagement to Messrs. J. and N. Tait, and to visit her homo in Melbourne. Miss Scotney was a participant in. an unrehearsed, tragedy when, as she was singing with Caruso in the second act of “L’Elisir d’Amoro.” he burst a blood-vessel and ended his career. She was a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company in America. After she has fulfilled her Australian obligations she will go to a Jxmdon engagement. “Many of us go out, but many fall by the wayside,” she said, speaking of the fortune of Austral.an artists in America. “We have pretty fresh voices—tho sunshine has a. lot io do with that—and the American audiences are very appreciative of those who come before them.”

Miss Reba Cohan, of Auckland, who has been in England since 1910 studying singing at the Carl Rosa School of Opera, has been staying for the last six months at Hull (states a. London correspondent). Miss Cohen has just played the lead for the Hull Amateur Operatic Society in their production of “Tho Rebel Maid.” A notice of her work says: “As Lady Mary, much wa» expected from Miss Reba Cohen, the latest acquisition to the society’s forces. This young soprano, who ha’ had oporatic - training, at once proved herself the very one for the part Possessing a voice of sympathy, used without efiort, t(» very oust was made of the music allotted her. Throughout her acting was in keeping with her singing, and ‘Tho Rebel Maid’ certainly made good on her dclnit as a principal of the society.” Aliss Cohen ha» just successfully passcrn the Royal Academy examination ,t.>r singing and is now an L.R.A.M.

Mvss H. Peterson was appointed permanent matron of the Old People’s Homa at. a meeting of the Palmerston North Hospital Board on Thursday.

For women who do not share the craze for dancing, bridge parties are popular - (states a London correspondent). Bridge teas are recovering their old-time vogue. Card parties, either at private houses or bridge clubs, are so common that a special budge coat has been invented, and a very pretty garment it is. Ono dehghtiul inode is made of rose velvet, lined with black chiffon, and furnished with pieats on either side. For evening wear, the br.dgo coat is usually ot brightly coloured brocade, trimmed with gold oi silver tissue. A coat cut in the Magyar style is veihr suitable for card playing, and can bo made at home. Indeed, tho virtues of the bridge coat are its cheapness and tho easo with which it can be cut and made at homo. It is usually worn over a blouse, but seme women prefer a special waistcoat.

Wallpaper has been turned to a. new use by disabled English soldiers at their depot in Ebury Street, London, where any odd scraps of samples of wallpaper are made itno attractive envelopes, with a small white label on the front side for the address. Sorno of the envelopes shown at the depot are quite artistic, and they command a ready sale among charitable and welfare institutions who use them for their circulars,’ so lending a helping hand to the soldiers” industries.

“It is perhaps one of the most pitiable plights m which a woman often herself, on a public footpath, in a ballroom, or even on a public platform, when her treasured string of beads suddenly snaps —and they always do snap suddenly and in the most unexpected places —and she finds herself the centre of a mass of humanity that is tumbling over itself in its eagerness to help her out of her dilemma (states a writer in the “Dalty Mail”). I have tried most sorts of materials —cotton, silk, flax, and even catgut—but all with equally disastrous results. The sharp edges of the beads play havoc with them all al ke. What has, however, proved absolutely reliable is a silvered steel E violin string. Such strings cannot be cut or worn through by the edges of the beads. The smallest beads are recdily threaded thereon, and a perfectly secure and invisible joint is ensjv made by leaving a few inches of wire projecting beyond each end of v.> threaded beads. Bend each projecting end sharply backwards, loop one into, the other, then thread the loose end's backwards as far as they will go into tho beads again.”

“There aro more children suffering from malnutrition in the homes of the wealthy people of New Zealand than in those of the poorer class,” said Dr. Elizabeth Gunn in the course of a lecture at Palmerston North on “Vigorous Childhood.” “That does not mean that I favour the slums,” she added, “but children in the poorer homes are often better fed from the standpoint c? physical health.”

Miss Winifred Isitt, who has been in England for the past two years studying massage at St. Thomas’s Hospital in London, was expected to leave on her return to New Zealand very shortly. Unfortunately, she became ill with influenza, and her return has been postponed indefinitely in consequence.

On Wednesday night the large dining room at the Y.W.C.A., 5 Boulcot Street, was crowded with girls for the opening rally of clubs. Altss Dunlop, general secretary, welcomed those who were coming back into clubs, ~nd those who were present for the first time received a special greeting. Tho programme consisted of songs and recitations, and “stunts” by some of the clubs, which were received wit.i grMt applause. During the evening Mis 1 ’ Bonniface, senior club and extension secretary, explained what the clubs were, and tho work aho honed to do this year. Miss Dunlop spoke on the idea) of club work wh.ch, she said, stood for the training of the four el? rrents in every girl’s nature —the physical, social, mental, and spiritual This fourfold development made fo r poise and growth, and therefore the building up of the truest kind of womanhood. An interesting feature or the evening was the presentation of a silver cup (donated by Mr. D. 0. McClay) to tho Maramarah Club, girls’ department, for the ICO yard? running championship.

Miss Oldfield, who was connected with mission study movement in Australia for some years, .will be the speaker at the Y.W.C.A. service tomorrow afternoon. A hearty invitation is extended to all girls, especially strangers in the city.

Miss Winnie Fraser, of Sydney, who came to New Zealand with a- high ro* putation as a- singer of Scotch songs, has consented to sing at the coinpbtneriwry concert to be tendered to Miss Mabelle Esquilant at the Town Hal) on Wednesday week.

Sister H. D. Burnett has resigned from the Palmerston North Hospital staff.

The marriage took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Napier, on Tuesday of Mins Adeline Falvey, daughter of Air. and Mrs. D. Falvev. of Napier, to Mr. Patrick Burrows, son of Mr. ai-*l MrsJ. A. Burrows, also of Napier.

Miss Kathleen Lucy Glasson, youngest. daughter of Mr. and Mis. H. A. Glasson, of Christchurch, was recently married to Mr. H. A. Barnes, of Napier, second son of Mr. and Mrs. If. A. Barnes, of Christchurch, at the Beach Church, New Brighton, by' the Rev. C. W. J. Maclaverty.

Aliss Eva Webb-Jones, who is said to be the only lady secretary of a New Zealand Farmers’ Union, is severing her connection with thq .Wanganui branch, and some very complimentary references to her were made qt the monthly meeting of that body. On the motion of the- chairman, the following resolution was carried unanimously: “That this branch of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union wishes to place on record its high appreciation of the manner in which Miss Webb-Jones has carried out her duties as secretary of Uns branch through the two years during which she han occupied the position, and much regrets that circumstances have necessitated the handing jn of her resignation.”

Mrs- Hewitt (Palmerston North) is visiting Auckland.

Workers for tho Kindergarten appeal were abroad “bright and early” yesterday, and their stalls at all the wellknown street stands were well stocked with flowers, produce, jams, and pickles, cakes, books, and various other goods. A copper trail in Manners Street was a magnet for many pennies, and collectors with thoir boxes did their best to bring tho appeal home to tho passers-by in the street. Another aid, indirect but very attractive, was tho window in one of the shops on tho Quay, in which were displayed the toys' made by kindergarten students for tho benefit and instruction of the little kindergarteners. In charge of tho stalls were tho following:—Kelheim Avenue, the Kindergarten Council, assisted by the local committee and Brooklyn workers; Kirkcald’e and Stains'(books), Mrs. J. C. Anderson and Mrs. Levy; Quinton’s corner (Miss Hall), Wade shown; J. Smith’s corner, Mrs. Peter Fraser and Mrs. Forde; the copper trail, Australian Club (Mrs Stanton in charge). Newtown, Wellington South, and Berhampore committees. As a result of the effort a sum of over £l5O was realised, with a little more vet to come in. Tho copper trail bi ought in a little over £l6.

A meeting of the committee of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. fsprott presiding. There were also present Mcsdames J. Kirkcaldie, Line, Glover, and Miss Teller. Several cases of alleged cruelty to and neglect of children were dealt with, some of which involved court proceedings. The following subscriptions were acknowledged:—Dr. Harty, 10s. 6d.; Messrs. George and Doughty, 10s. 6d.; Messrs. Storer and Meek, 55.; J. Nathan and Co., £1 Is.

It is hoped that vile many friends of the W.N.R. will do their best to assist their work for the Residential Nursery by attending the garden ffite which is to be held in the grounds of the Primo Minister’s residence this afternoon. All " kinds of attractions have been arranged, including a musical and elocutionary programme. The children, too. have been thought of, and there will be coconut shies, Aunt Sally, and many other things. Tho Bristol Piano Co. has kindly lent a piano for the concert items, and during the afternoon Mr. Turrell’s orchestra will play selections. The fete will be opened 'by the Mayor, Air. R. A. Wright, M.P.

On Wednesday next a cookery competition is to he held at the Pioneer Chib. There will bo sections for cakes of all kinds, biscuits, scones, bread, etc., jams, pickles and all their variations,' and prizes will be awarded to the successful competitors. Already there are a large number of entries, and competition promises to be very keen. At the end of the afternoon everything will be sold. Airs. Rennie, of the Technical College, will judge Hie entries.

Dr. and Mrs. Parkes and their daughter are touring the South Island before returning to Auckland.

Miss Jack, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. G. S. McNair, Salamanca Road.

A correspondent writes to ask if any reader can furnish her with a recipe for making candied peel—lemon and orange. She hopes that .someone may be able to give her “Grandmother’s Recipe.”

The death took place yesterday at, Howell Lane, off Riddiford Street, ot Mrs. Ellen Howell, w.dow of the late Air. Thomas Howell, 'ihe deceased lady had reached the age of 90 years Miss Doris Coull is visiting Her aunt, -Mrs. Mandeno, Dunedin.

Miss Ruby Oliver, who has recently returned from Sydney, where she has been taking a long course of voice production and sing.ng under the tuttion of Mr. William Asprey- intends following her profession in Wellington. Miss Oliver possesses a fine contralto voice, and should prove an acquisition in musical circles here.

It is with regret that the many friends throughout the Dominion of Mrs. A. 0. Morley will learn of her decease, which occurred a- Nelson on February 18. Though never in good health since tho loss some years ago of her husband, the late Edwadr James Morley, Mrs. Morley's death took place' suddenly after a brief illness only, llio late Mr. Morley was prominent in New Zealand commercial ana poultry circles. Mrs. Alorley leaves a son, Air. E. L. Morley, two daugnters, Misses M. and 0. Alorley, and a brother, Air. C. W. Jansen, of Auckland.

Wellington's “Argentine” Night. The people of Wellington will shortly have the opportunity of witnessing and taking part in a unique function to bo hold at tho Town Hall on Tuesday, March 20. This will take the form of a plain and fancy paper dress masquerade and streamer ball at which the majority "of the dancers will wear gaily-coloured costumes made of crepe paper. In the Argentine the wearing of paper dress at dances is a wellestablished custom. It will bo permissible to wear ordinary evening clothes or other fancy dress, so long as paper hats or facings and masques are worn, too. The masques, paper hats, and streamers will be on sale in the hall. For those who do not wish to dance, ihe spectacle accorded by the gay throng and the brilliant illuminations will be well worth seeing. The very best of music will be provided by Wellington’s foremost dance orchestra, and the programme of dances includes several popular specialties. A "Paddy’s Market” will bo held or. the four days following the ball, and for tliis the" usual stalls are being arranged. In addition there will be a baby show, itig-o’-war competitions, and a number of entertaining side-, shows. . . Both these functions are being organised to augment the funds, of the Community Club, which, is doing fine work in promoting a higher standard of citizenship among the Territorials and .Senior Cadets. An advertisement in this issue gives further information regarding the ball.

Tho Lino Effect. How many times have most of us turned to look at a woman passing by v.no seems to bo dressed to perfection? i t may he that her coat and skirt seem to have a wonderful “bang ” or it may be tho cut of her coat-frock that attracts us. or, yet again, it may be till* gleaming straightness of her won-dc-rful even.ng gown. In any case nino out of ten women will sav with ;• sigh, "I wish I could afford to have a suit, or gcwti made like that.” But it mav lie safelv asserted that in the majority of cases the admired woman owes hnr success not so much to her la.ior or dressmaker as to the length of her bones (states a writer in the “Australasian”). For it is generally the long-limbed girl who has tho desired figure, provided, of course, she ii not lanky or angular. A physical culture expert once said that the makings of a fine figure, could bo discerned in Tiaoyhbod. and it was not the dear little, plump infant. with chubby logs and "body that was likely to have grime of figure in after years, so much as the child that was long of limb and hodv A short waist is a serious drawback, nuT fortunately this defect can be somewhat hidden in youth and early middle ago bv well-cut and well-fitting corsets. IT ft can be afforded, money is well spent in this direction, for the better-class corsets, like good gloves, keep in shape until the end. Just now fashion is kind to the woman who is moulded on large lines, for the new length of skirt o-ivcs her dignity and grace, and the long line from under the arm to ths low waist helps te mitigate detects of form.

Sailors’ Friend Society. Airs. Edwards and Aliss Passau made their seafaring guests much at home at a- cheery concert at the Sailors’ Friend Society on Thursday. The pepformers wore Alesdames Paterson and Edwards, and Alessrs. Boock, Birks, Jenkins, Cfiarlcs, and Brown. Miss Henderson was at the piano. The prizes for the competitions came from Mrs. Edwards, and as usual much interest was aroussd. Thanks were tendered for the many gifts of reading matter that had reached the institute of late.