WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 177, 21 April 1924, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

BIATTERS ..OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAB»

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Elya Cook (Masterton) is spending Easter in Wanganui. Miss Roy (New Plymouth) is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Reid have gone to Auckland for the races. Mrs. James Mackenzie is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. N. Wright, the Vicarage, Riccarton (Christchurch). Miss Peggy Palmer (Gisborne) is staying with her aunts, tho Misses Tabart, Christchurch. Miss Turton is the guest of Mrs. Alpers, Fendalton (Christchurch), for the golf tournament. Mrs. Tripe and Mrs. Mitford have returned to Wellington from a visit to Sumner. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward are spending Easter with their daughter, Mrs. Bernard B Wood, Christchurch. Mrs. Ashley Dean (King Country) is spending Easter with her mother, Mrs. Pyne, Christchurch. Miss M’Leaji, Principal of the Wellington Girls’ College, is visting Marton for the Easter holidays. Mrs. W. A. Lyon and daughter, of Woodville, are visitors to Wellington. They are the guests of Mrs. J. WBrown, of Maarama Crescent. Mr and Mrs. W. Nicholson and family of Motueka. are spending the Easter holidays in Wellington with Mrs. Guy Munroe. Mr. and Mrs. Arrow (Pahiatua) and Miss "Arrow are spending Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lyon, The Terrace. Mr J. Tamblyn, M.A., and Mrs. Tamblyn, of Lower Hutt, are spending the Easter vacation with their daughter, Mrs. C. King, of Rangiuru, Otaki. An old resident of New Zealand, Mrs. Esma Macleod, died last week at Linwood. Mrs. McLeod landed at Dunedin in 1873 (she was then Miss Hewitt) from the steamship Mongol, the first steamer to carry passengers to New Zealand from England. Mrs. McLeod had built for her the first house in Opoho, Dunedin, and two houses which she built in Christchurch are still standing. One was built in 1886 in Barbour Street, while the other stands fivo chains off Ferry Road, in Ollivier’s Road. Miss M. Johnson, who was in the service of the Board of Governors of the McLean Institute from January, 1916, to February. 1923, first as assistant matron at Qtiamby, and from May, 1917, as matron, has been appointed by the North Canterbury Hospital Board to tho position of matron of the Jubilee Home, Walmsley. M'iss Eileen Castles’s many New Zealand friends will be interested to learn that at the close of her Queensland tour she returns to Sydney for another season. Then she goes to America accompanied bv Miss Arny Castles, in time to appear in grand opera in September. . When that contract is concluded Miss Eileen Castles will be married to Mr. Irving Stone, who during tho war won fame as an aviator. Miss Amy Castles will give a series of concerts in the United States, leaving for Europe in 1925, where she has several engagements awaiting her. A marriage which aroused a great deal of interest was that of Miss Rosamund (Bobbie) McMillan, youngest daughter of Sir William and Lady McMillian of Althorn, Edgecliff Road; Sydney, to Mr. Harvey Ainsworth, Hilton known as Frank Harvey, the leading man in Miss Emclie Polini’s company states the “Australasian.” Tho ceremony took place on April 3 at the Mothodist Church, Bondi. Sydney. 'The Rev. F. W. Hynes officiated. The bride, who is a member of the theatrical profession and is playing in the Emelie Polini company, was given away by her father. She wore a sheath gown of hcav- ivory satin beante, the curved flounce finishing tho skirt with silver roses. Antique laco was laid upon the flowing train, and from a laco coronet fell a long tulle veil. A sheaf of white roses wqsrt-arried. Miss Ann Jamieson, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. Mr. Jim Dickson was groomsman. After the ceremony Sir William and Lady McMillan received relatives and intimate friends at Merioola, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen. The bride’s travelling costume was a coat and skirt of henna coloured duvetyn, and she wore a plumed felt hat in the same tones. One of the most remarkable methods of reviving faded pearls (write a correspondent of the “Manchester Guardian”) is “nursing” by persons believed to have a mysterious power over precious stones. One of the best known of these “nurses,” is a former Spanish dancing-girl, who discovered her powers by accident. She bought some pearls very cheaply on account of their dullness, and after wearing them for a few weeks, was surprised and delighted to find that they had regained their colour and lustre. So successful did she prove in thus curing “sick” gems, simply by wearing them, that she acquired a small fortune. and was commissioned on one occasion to go to Petrograd to cure a wonderful pearl necklace which had belonged to the Empress Catherine. Some fourteen years ago tho authorities of the Louvre showed *heir faith in such treatment by engaging a “nurse” to restore a necklace of 150 nf tho finest pearls in •‘existence, which for some unknown reason had begun to lose their lustre. Telephone for an appointment at the most exclusive and moderh Toilet Salons in the Dominion. Fully trained staff of eight are in attendance daily to give delightful and beneficial hair and complexion treatments. All foot troubles successfully treated by our Mis. Knight (London diplomas). Marcel or water waving, hairdressing, shampooing, cutting, and manicuring Stamford and Co., 68 Willis Street. •Phone 21—220.—Advt. LONDON BALLROOM POWDER. In the big London dance halls the glossiness of the floor is due to a powder which is now available for use in private houses. Transform any room in your house into an excellent ball room by sprinkling tho floor with London Ballroom Powder. A large tin costs only 2s. 6d. Your storekeeper stocks it.’Try a tin.—Advt. Weddings to be artistic must have Bouauets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion.. —Advt. A FORTUNE IN A JAR. “Some one left you a fortune, my friend? You look so bright.” “Yes, a doctor recommended ‘Maltexo” (Wilson’s Malt Extract) as a. tonic for my run-dewn condition. After taking it for a few days I fo’t a new manplenty of ‘pep’ and ' < nargy. I cad j -Maltexo’ a‘ forti jo in a Ji r. —Advt.

Victoria College Entertainments. Amongst the various entertainments that had been arranged in connection with the Victoria University College jubilee celebrations, was a party and informal concert, held in the collegp gymnasium on Saturday evening. AX itn its drapings of flags and coloured shades over the lights, the gymnasium hall looked very gay and attractive, and a largo number of ex-students were present. Airs. Hannah and Mr. Dixon received and Mr. Ixiery was in charge of the excellent programme that had been arranged for the evening’s entertainment. Tho opening numbers were a couple of choruses, “Sally Horner,” and ‘‘l hava Journeyed far,” with Mr. G. W Reid as conductor. Professor F. P. Vilson sune “Come Into the Garden Maud ; and” Mrs. G. W. Reid followed with a delightfully sung number. “Smokine,” to the air of “Drinking,” was sung by Mr. J. D. Smith, and another chorus, “When Airs Like 'Dne in Sunny Weather” followed. A “Prelude,” by Cyril Scott, was sung by Miss Ethel Martin, and Messrs. Rishworth and Byrne sung a duet, “Love is Meant to Make Us Glad. Also contributing songs were: Mr. G. W Reid Airs. F. P. AVilson, and Mr. J. Mac Dowell. Mr. Laery gave an amusing recitation, Miss Mav Joyce played a violin solo, anc. a chorus, “Absent Friends’’ brought to an end tiro musical part of a really delightful programme. The '} cc^!? pa l T® t i S wore Airs. Moses. Mrs. G. W. Reid, and Miss Clachan. The reading of a short play, “Between the Soup and the Savoury,” in which the parts were taken by Mrs. Hannah. Mrs. Thompson and Miss Daisy Isaacs, was also very much enjoyed. Miss Crauford read the stage directions. Supper gave still further opportunities lor the meeting of old friends. some not having met again since their student days Another attraction that ottered’ itself after supper was dancing, which took place in the downstairs hall. Among those who. were.present were- Airs. H. Alackenz.ie, Professor Rankine Brown. Miss Wood Professor and Airs. Florance, Mr. Ostler, Mr. Strack, Professor ami Mrs Burbidge. Mr. W. Burd; , Mr ’de la Mare (Hamilton), Miss England, Mr. and Airs. G AV Rod (Otago), Air. and Airs. Bogle, Air-AA atson Mrs. Jones, Air. and Mrs. D. S. Smith, Miss Watson, Miss N. E Coad, Professor Hunter, Miss Afanon AVilson, Aliss Williams, Mr. Kichelbaum, Mr Parkinson, Professor Von Zedhtz, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fair Miss; Milharos, Air. and Mrs. F. Corlull (Opunake , Miss Lvra Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. H. Atkinson, Miss G. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Hall Air. A. Johnston, Air. and Alls. Taylor’ Afiss Jean Sellar, Miss Isaacs, Air AV. Perry, Mr. D. Isaacs, Air. Mackcrsey, Airs. Thompson, Mr and Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. and Miss Beere, Colonel R. Beere, Misses Bathain (2), Air Frost, M. H. L. Luccna (Canterbury) Dr. R. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Stainton, Afiss Nicholls, Miss Milnes (Levin), Miss Beryl Armstrong, Aliss N. Mackenzie, Afr. G. G. M atkins, Mr. K. Ross and Mrs. Ross, Miss Herrick. Aliss Afadeley, Afiss Rua Gardner. Miss Alice Cocker, Miss Marjorie Myers (Wanganui), Miss Sewell, Afiss Hare, Mrs Horrocks, Afiss Knight (Stratford), Miss Spurdie (Wanganui). . Yet another very enjoyable reunion of past students of Victoria University College and their friends was that which was held at the V omen Students Hostel, Tho Terrace, last evening. A\ ith so many to renew old friendships and acquaintances with, there was little that Afiss AVood needed to do for the entertainment of tho guests, and a particularly pleasant and informal evening was spent. Among those who wore present were: Air. and Airs. J. Sheap (Eltham), Airs. Ross (Hastings), Miss Crawford (Palmerston North), Afiss King (Stratford) Miss Marjorie Myers and Miss Spurdie (AVanganui), Mrs Gill Dr. Agnes Bennett, Afiss Eno-iand, Afiss M. Herrick, Afiss Alice Cocker, Aliss Irene Godfrey, Miss Murray Campbell, Mr. and Afrs. W. Hogg, Miss Beryl Armstrong. Afiss Milnes (Levin), Afiss Craig, Mr. Afcßac, Miss Hare, Afiss AV. Bell (Wanganui), Airs. Stninton, Afiss Af. Richmond, Afrs. Stanton, Miss K. Gage (AVanganui), Miss F. Hawkins (Hastings), Mrs. Harris (Pahiatua), and many present students. - , x j Following the procession of past and present University students from the Town Hall to St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, where a special service was held in connection with the Jubilee celebrations, those attending were entertained at afternoon tea in the 'Wellington Girls College. Afrs. D. Smith and Miss Cook were hostesses. for the occasion, and the tea was held in the Central Hall.

Miss M. Toulson is spending the Easter holidays in Wellington, and will return to Auckland on Tuesday. Miss Toulson has resigned her position as editress on “ihe Mirror.”

Mrs. Putnam and Miss Putnam left on Saturday for a visit to Airs. Monaghan, at New Plymouth. Miss Ruth Putnam leaves to-day for Rotorua.

The closing of the Wellington Croquet Club’s season took place recently. Mrs. George, the president, complimented the club on the successful season and hoped that next season the championship events would be more kecnlv contested. Competitions were held during tho afternoon. lea was dispensed bv the Social Committee, after which Mrs. Hendry, patroness, presented trophies to the following: Club championship, Mrs. Leech ; run-ner-up. Mrs- Norris; “B” championship Mrs. Rickard; runner-up. Mrs. Ilouidsworth). Handicap singles Mrs. Norris. Handicap doubles. Mesdames Shelly and A. Ramsay. The competitions for which Mrs. Gellatlv donated the prizes were won by Mrs. Wilson (break), Mrs. A. Ramsay (French), Mesdames McGill and Dagger (golf), Mrs. R. Ramsay (angles). A largely attended meeting of the Presbyterian Young Women’s Bible Classes, who are in camp on the Lower Hutt racecourse, considered the question of the liquor traffic in New Zealand and the following resolution was adopted: “That the members of this Presbyterian Young Women's Bible Class Camp. Lower Hutt, recognisino- that the liquor traffic in New Zealand is responsible for widespread moral and social degradation and involves serious economic waste, pledge themselves to continued effort to secure the total abolition of that traffic. ’

According to the Indian papers, Dr. Margaret. Balfour, head of the Women’s Medical Seivico in India—a post she has held since 1917—has resigned and is now on her way homo. In all Dr Balfour has given over thirty years of her life to India. In 1882_sho ben-an three vears at the Women’s Hospital at Ludhiana. From this place she went to Nahr.n to take charge of the Women's Hospital there. ITei next move was to the Tjiuly Dufrenn Hospital at Patiali in 1902. Ir 1914 she became rtssistaiit to the InspectorGeneral of Civil Hospitals, Punjab, which post she held till she took up the one she has just resigned. Dr. Balfour while at Delhi and Simla lias be'en an ardent worker for various welfare schemes initiated for bettering the 'condition of Indian women and children.

Anzac Day—Rosemary For Remembrance. The members of the AV.N.R. Girls’ Club will be grateful for gifts of Rosemary sent to the Returned Soldiers’ Club, at the corner of Brandon and Featherston Streets, during the next few days. It will be broken in sprigs and placed in the vicinity of the Cenotaph on Anzac Day at the children s service. It is hoped that Rosemary for Remembrance will bo worn by every one on Anzac Day. Volunteers from car owners arc also asked for, to convey the chib members to tho cemetery immediately alter the service at the Cenotaph. ~ Anybody able to assist in this is asked to send notification to the secretary AV.N.R. Girls’ Club, 94 Manners Street, or ring Airs. Neilson, telephone 3791 (1 short 1 long).

Babies' Party at St. Helens Hospital. Forty very happy and sturdy young New Zealanders and their mothers responded to the invitation to tne 1923-24 St. Helens babies and mothers to come and have tea at the hospital last Saturday. Considering tho number present there was a remarkable absence of infant voices. Tho mothers had ample opportunity of enjoying their tea while nurses entliusiasticaly renewed acquaintance wiih their aforetime charges and rejoiced over their progress. To add interest to the occasion the babies wore divided into two groups —those over and those under six months of age. The mothers of each of these groups voted for the prize child on the other group. It was interesting to observe that the contented and placed babies appealed strongly to the voters, who were certainly well qualified to cast votes on such a subject. The winners, Baby Graham and Baby Cox, were especially happy and contented little pieces of humanity. The competition ran very close, the winners in each case only scoring one vote over the runners up. Two pairs of twins excited great interest. — Mrs. Hewson’s girls and Afrs. Ensor’s boys. Afatron Newman and staff gave the visitors a happy time. Tn addition to the mothers and babies there were present Dr. Ada Patterson, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Afiss Bicknell and Miss Buckley (Christchurch). Snapshot photographs and a gramophone added considerably to the interest of the proceedings.

Afr. and Afrs. J. Hoffer and family (Masterton) have motored through to New Plymouth for the holidays.

Afr. and Afrs Isbister (Palmerston North) are visiting Afrs. AV. Alare, Masterton.

Tiie wedding was celebrated at Afasterton last week of Afiss Easter Alary White Afiller, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Airs. Alexander Miller (Mllthill. Scotland), to Mr. Erie Stanley Pragnell, second son of Mr. E. Pragnell, of Wellington. The Rev. John Davie officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, and was attended 'oy Afiss E. Greatbach (bridesmaid), and her niece, little Jean AIII- - (flower girl). Mr. A. Dalrymple was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Afiss Afclntyre, aunt of the bride.