SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEM

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 150, 21 March 1925, Page 14

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEM

Miss Oswin is the guest of Miss Orbell, Christchurch.

Miss Moyna Barrer (Auckland) and Miss S. F. Barrer are visiting Masterton.

Mrs. R. Browning is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Hotel Cargen.

Miss W. Kent (Auckland) is visiting friends in Wellington and Palmerston North.

Miss Narbey, who has been visiting the Wairarapa for some months, has returned to Wanganui.

Miss Lois Hawke, of Golder’s Hill, Wellington, is leaving New Zealand shortly to prosecute her musical studies in London and Paris.

Mrs. Hansell has been with Archbishop and Miss Julius at Christchurch, and was to return towards the end of the week to her home, Lower Hutt. Also guests at “Cloudisley,” Cashmere Hills, are Bishop and Mrs. Wilson.

Mr. H. M. Campbell, ex-M.P. for Hawke’s Bay, and chairman of the Hawke’s Bav County Council, accompanied by Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Ewen Campbell, and Miss Irene Chambers, left Auckland by the Aorangi on a .visit to Canada and England.

Recent news from London states that Miss Stella Murray, the New Zealand contralto, is contemplating a tour of New Zealand. She thinks of leaving London about the end of June. Christchurch will be her first objective, for her parents are there resident, but she hopes to visit all centres, giving concerts.

The engagement is announced of Miss Elizabeth A. (Leddy), youngest daughter of the late Mr. Alexander and Mrs. McLennan, Devon Grange, Kyneton, Victoria, to Mr. Ross M. P. Stevenson, youngest son of the late Mr. Adam and Mrs. Stevenson, of Beaumont.

The death of Mrs. A. E. Dean occurred at a private hospital in Auckland on Tuesday. Mrs. Dean, who was well known in scholastic circles, was for a number of years principal of Cheltenham College, DevOnport.. For a time previously she was a relieving teacher under the Auckland Education Board. -At a meeting the board passed a resolution of sympathy with her relatives. Mrs. Dean leaves two daughters, -■ Mrs. J. H. Herrold, of Waiuku, and Miss Olive Dean, of the staff of St. Mary’s College, Perth.

Mrs. Fraser (Dunedin) is a candidate for election to the Otago Hospital Board. Mrs. Fraser has the distinction of being one of the first nurses to receive her certificate from the Dunedin Hospital, and from then till now she has been on the committee of the Trained Nurses’ Association—who are her nominees now. She has done much travelling, and was actually in Germany when the war broke out. In 1916 Mrs. Fraser went to England, and for the next few years was engaged in various works, including irarsing at Walton-on-Thames, charge of the Convalescent Canteen at Farnchurch, and four months of street patrolling in London —and very hard work that was. Mrs. Fraser is now honorary secretary of the Plunket Society, in addition to other public activities.

Miss I. L. Thompson, late of lona College, Hastings, lias been appointed resident music mistress at Solway College.

Mr.' and Mrs. George Waddy arrived in Wellineton this week on their return to Marlborough from a visit to Christchurch.

Lady Ferguson (Dunedin), who recently returned from a visit to America, was the guest of honour at a festive dinner at the Women’s Cljjb, held to mark her home-coming. The hostesses were the Club Committee.

Mrs. Rudolph Sprott, who has been staying at Bishopscourt with the Bishop of Wellington and Mrs. Sprott, will leave to-day for Auckland, later will join the missionary steamer Southern Cross on her way back to the Solomon Islands, where she will resume charge of the island of Ysabel.

The Governor-General, accompanied by Her Excellency Lady Alice hergusson, paid a visit to the Evelyn Firth Home in Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. They were welcomed by Lady Gunson, Mr. Tonks, and Miss Bird (the matron). After inspecting the home and conversing with the invalided soldiers, Their Excellencies were entertained at afternoon tea. Amongst those present were Mr. ,and Mrs. Barker (Melbourne visitors interested in the home), who accompanied Mr. Tonks, and Mesdames A. M. Ferguson, Charles Smith, J. B. Macfarlane, and Misses Janet Murray and Fleming.

A verv enjoyable “at home” in honour of Dr. J. P. Lotsy, tile eminent Dutch scientist, who is visiting Christchurch, was given bv the rector of Canterbury College and Mrs. Chilton at the college hall on Wednesday _ evening. The stage was adorned with tall palms,' and large bowls of salvia bonfire showed in brilliant colouring against the walls. The small tables were effectively decorated with mauve and pink'asters. Mrs. Chilton wore a frock of silver gray satin, with an overdress of net of the same shade, edged with handsome embroideries of silk, and crystal beads. Dr. Lotsy was welcomed by Dr. Chilton and Mr. H. D. Acland, chairman of the Board of Governors, who both expressed pleasure at his presence. Dr. Cockayne, who is accompanying Dr. Lotsy on his tour through New Zealand, spoke briefly of the intended visits to various parts of the Dominion, and added that; although many had supposed that they would go to Rotorua to study the Maori life, he considered that more knowledge could be gleaned from a trip to the Urewera Country, where the Maori could be seen in his native environments. Dr. Lotsy thanked the Rector and Mrs. Chilton for their hospitality and courtesy In welcoming him, and in a humorous speech touched entertainingly on various incidents since his arrival in New Zealand.

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Mrs. Richardson, wife of SurgeonCommander Arthur Richardson, H.M.S. Dunedin, is spending a few days in Lyttelton before going further south.

Mrs. M. H. Waters returned yester-; dav by the Marama.from a visit to the Continent, Great Britain, and the East. The annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the Victoria League was held on Thursday evening in the Society of Arts Hall, followed by an “at home. The Governor-General, Sir Charles bergusson, and Ladv Alice Fergusson, attended, and also present were Sir James and Lady Parr.

Miss Stockley (lona College), Miss Holland (principal of Woodford House), and the Rev. Mr. Castle (principal of Heretaunga School, H. 8.), came to Wellington this week to discuss at a conference the present epidemic as concerning secondary schools.

The eno-ao-ement Is announced of Miss Winifred°Pugh, eldest daughter of Mrs. Baker Jones, of Abertillery, South Wales, England, to B. Charles Evans, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Evans, St. Albans, Christchurch.

The engagement is announced between Violet, younger daughter of the late Mr. J. Bayly and Mrs. A Deane, of “Ashcroft,” Takapau, Hawke’s Bay, to Lieutenant Commander Lawrence L. Tollemache, Royal Navy, of H.M.S. Dunedin, son of the Hon. R. C. and the late Mrs. Tollemache, of Hove, Sussex, England.

Delightful music and recitations characterised the evening which- was given by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Warwick yesterday for Miss Ethel Osborn and the artists of her company. The studio rooms were thrown into one, and several guests were invited to meet the visitors, who had arrived in Wellington early in the afternoon from the north. Miss Ethel Osborn sung several songs, which her hearers appreciated to the full. Very much enjoyed also was the singing of Mr. W. Hunter and the violin playing of Mr. T. William*. Madame Marie Borman playing their accompaniments delightfully. Also contributing to the evening’s pleasure were Miss Norah Burt and Miss Muriel Carson, who recited, Signor Truda, who plaved flute solos, and Mr. Warwick, who also recited. Supper was served and a most enjoyable evening was shortly brought to an end. Mrs. Warwick wore a frock b'f black marocain with button trimming, Miss Osborn was in an Oriental coloured frock of crepe de chine, and Madame Bormam in champagne coloured marocain banded with blue. Among those who . were present were Mrs. Burt, Mrs. Simon, Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. Couchman.

Miss Constance Theel, who came from London some years ago, after several years teaching experience in the art of elocution at Napier, went back to London for further study, making a speciality of the methods of voice production at the London Polytechnic School of Speech 1 laming. Whilst at Home Miss Theel passed an examination in elocution at the Guildhall School of Music, which entitles her to use the letters G.S.M. Since returning to New Zealand Miss I heel has gained the degree of Licentiate of Trinity College, London, being the first to hold this diploma in the Dominion. Miss Theel who now resides in Wellington, will receive pupils at Room 11, 50 Willis Street.

Miss Marjorie Willcocks will lotive by the Remuera for Loudon in a fortnight’s time. She is joining the staff in the High Commissioner’s Office for a year.

Mrs. J. W. Carr and Mrs. E. Palliser were the joint hostesses at a delightful afternoon held at the Pioneer Club yesterday for Miss Ethel Osborn, the Australian singer, who is leaving this part of the world shortly for Europe. Many of Wellingtou.’s musical people were among the guests and it was a delight to everyone when it was announced that Miss Osborn would sing. More than once she did this, singing in all three songs, “The Little Blue-Gray Dove,” “A Caution,” and “The Pipes of Pan,” for which she was most warmly thanked. Madame Marie Borman played the accompaniments for her. Mr. W. Hunter, of Miss Osborn’s company, gave much pleasure with his singing, and so too did Mr. Tom Williams, _ the violinist, who is travelling with Miss .Osborn. In the course of a brief speech of welcome to Miss Osborn, Mr. Palliser said that though people in New Zealand might be parochial where business matters were concerned, yet in art they tried to take a wider view. They realised that art had no nationality, for its message was world-wide. If Miss Osborn, who came from the sister country across the Tasman Sea, did not get to Europe, it would be a disaster, and much would be lost to the world of song. He was sure that , once she got there she would make good, for she had the voice, the equipment, and the temperament. Mr. J. W. Carr also spoke, very briefly supplementing Mr. Palliser’s remarks and later the artists were thanked for their delightful contribution to the afternoon’s pleasure. A special word of thanks was also expressed to Madame Borman for the artistry of her accompaniments, and Mr. Hunter thanked the hostesses for their hospitality. The reception was held in the social room of the Pionder Club, which 1 was decorated with bowls and stands of hydrangeas, asters, crimson birch, etc. Both Miss Osborn and Madame Borman were presented on their arrival with bouquets of crimson roses, autumn foliage, and berries. Mrs. Palliser wore a frock of navy blue marocain embroidered in gold and small turban hat with ospreys in the front. Mrs. Carr was in brown soft satin embossed with chenille and small brown hat trimmed with wallflowers. Miss Osborn wore a costume of black knitted silk bordered in Oriental colours and small brown hat with shaded plume at one side; Madame Borman was in russet brown touched with cream, and brown hat to match. Among those who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ginn, Mr. and Mrs. Temple White, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Chisholm and Miss Chisholm, Madame de Maunnv, Mrs. Rowlands, Mr. and Mrs. Albert'Russell, Mrs. Rowlands, Dr. Platts-Mills, Dr Ewen, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rovle, Mr. and Mrs. H. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. G.‘ Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. W. Fielding, Mr- and Mrs. H. Oakes, Mr. an dMrs. E. W. and Miss Hunt, Mrs. R. P'. Edwards, Mrs. W. Andrews, Mrs. and Miss Howe, Mrs. F. Tonks, Mr. and Mrs. R. Herron, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Chisholm and Miss Chisholm, Mr. and Mrs. Gunn, Mrs. Mays, Dr. and Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. E. E. 'Tonks, the Mislses Van Stave;an, Miss Tonks,-Miss (Miller, Mrs. and Miss Palliser, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Were (of Auckland), Mrs. Gordon, and Mrs. W. Tonks.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Hayes (Nelson) left Wellington yesterday for Palmerston North, en route for a visit to Hawera, where they join the Misses Hayes (2).

A Press Association cablegram from London states that one of Earl Jellicoe’s daughters lias been taken to hospital at Gibraltar to ascertain by X-ray examination the nature of an illness from which she is suffering.

Other speakers were Bishop Averill and Canon Keretene, the latter stating, through an interpreter, that though the Williams broilers cannibalism was abolished. When Mr. Henry Williams died there peace had been established throughout the native tribes. He could speak all day upon what the Williams brothers did among the Maoris, but, above all, it was through them that thev now had Maori ministers working in all parts of New Zealand.

On August 24, 1923, 100 years after the landing of the late Archdeacon Henrv Williams, it was decided by members of the family to commemorate his work, and that of the late Bishop of Waiapu (Williams Williams), as missionaries to the Maori race in New Zealand, by erecting a stone church, and by establishing a trust to assist in carrying on the work, so well and faithfully done bv the Archdeacon and his brother, assisted by their wives, from the year 1823 onwards.

Elizabeth’s was the golden age of woman, writes C. Henry Warden in the “Outlook.” Under the eve of the Virgin Queen the fair sex climbed to unprecedented heights of freedom. Merelv to be a woman wan to be adored. With the advent of James it was obvious that her emancipation would suffer, an eclipse. So, in sheer reaction to the coming denials, she flaunted her freedom and overreached her license. She cut her hair; she smoked a pipe; she donned breeches; she swore "good mouth-filling oaths”; she wore a dag ger at her hips; and (worst breach of men’s prerogative) she stuck a feather in her hat.. But the gesture was one of defiance, in the face of obvious eclipse; and bv the time of the Civil Wars she had sunk Rack again into her pre-Elizabethan shadow.

Dainty footgear, printed in various attractive designs that fit in splendidly with the shape of the shoe itself, has made its appearance (states an overseas exchange). One of the most effective shoes treated in this fashion is in black patent leather, with a tiny white snowdrop painted in lieu of a shoe buckle, while little green spikes adorn the slender ankle strap. This shoe was intended for an afternoon toilette in black and white. For a dance devotee there was a shoe in white brocade, on which was painted a blue bird spreading its wings for flight. Both were designs that could Le carried out by any amateur artist. The shoe th at has grown shabby may;always be restored to smartness by anyone who is deft with a paint brush. The discoloured portion of the shoe may readily be painted over with a design in gold, with little splashes of jade or mauve connecting this wit!-, the upper. If the shoe is badly soiled a design in gold cord may be sewn zigzag fashion all over it, and the spaces between filled in with paint of different hues. Shoes treated in this way will go with a multitude of gowns and look well with each.

An interesting comparison between the method of procedure in the children’s courts in America and in Great Britain was made by Miss Henderson, of Christchurch, who recently returned from a visit to England and America. Miss Henderson was privileged to see Judge Ben Lindsay, the famous Children’s Court judge in Denver, at work The surroundings of the court, or rather its complete disassociation from all suggestion of a police court, impressed her greatly. The judge saw. his cases in a room in the city building, furnished just like an office, with a desk and a few chairs. The public was not admitted Apart from the New Zealand visitors, the only outsiders present were four girls, who were university students studying social , work, and were permitted to attend the court for experience. Each case was dealt with individually, the judge heard both sides full} - and impartially, and one was impressed by the human, or rather humane, atmosphere of the place. The judge has the assistance of a -woman director of a domestic, relations bureau, and his chief probation officer was a young woman, of whom he had a very high opinion. “In London,” Miss Henderson told her interviewer, "my sister and I were invited to visit the juvenile court in connection with Old Street Police Court, where the magistrate, we were told, was the finest children’s magistrate in London. 7he court was held in the town hall, but, apart from that, the atmosphere was exactly that of the police court. Plainclothes police were in charge of the cases, and it was not a question of hearing what the individuals had to say, but of making a definite charge. There were quite a hundred people around the council table. The children, many of them only seven or eight years of age, all had to take the oath, the majority of them obviously not having anv idea of what they were doing. And the cases were most of them very sordid. It was a very painful experb ence. We realised ell the time that. the magistrate, Mr. Clark? Hall, who is a particularly fine man, was doing the best he could in circumstances which were in manv cases beyond him. We asked if there were no medical inspection, as there is in every court of the kind in America, and he said .no. He had friends who were specialists, and who gave him voluntary advice when he was particularly- troubled about a case, but, anart from that, he had no call on medical assistance. And. one or two ven’ distressing cases reminded the visitors that in America only women are allowed to deal with girl delinquents.

A meeting under the auspices of the Wellington' South Kindergarten Committee was held in Riddifoid Street last evening. Mr. H. Smith presided, and the speakiers, Mr. R. McKeen, M.P., and Messrs. J. Castle and D. Campbell, stressed the importance of the work, -pointing put that the schools were free to children of any nationality and were strictly undenominational. The staff was composed of teachers who made their work a labour of love anti used methods by which the children were taught to ' express themselves naturally.' While discipline was not too rigid, the ideas instilled into the voting mind would tend to develop character and produce good citizens. The ladies who acted as street collec. tors during the day were complimented on the succes of their work.

Gloria Swanson caused a great sensation at the Paramount . studio recently when she appeared in a 100,000dollar bridal costume for her latest picture. “Her Love Story.” To be exact, it. is reported that the outfit cost just 98,000 dollars, and seme “odd change” for shoes, stockings, etc. A tidy sum for one’s wedding raiment, but then Miss Swanson was acting the role of a Balkan princess and was being married to a King I zMlan Dwan, the director, decided that the outfit was to be the best obtainable in New York City, and is was. Crowning the veil of antique Duchess lace—an heirloom of the sixteenth century—was a coro.iet of pearls and diamonds set in platinum. The wedding gown was a gorgeous creation of fabriaue niettalac embroidered in gold'and iewels. The train, which had a sweep of six and one-half yards by four yards, was fashioned of fabrique d’or and was elaborately encrusted with jewels, with, the royal crest of gold in the centre. The entire train was set off with a wide band of ermine.

In the current issue of “Woman’s World” passing reference is made to the fact that in the Scandinavian countries there are established housewives’ associations which are a common meeting ground, not only for every type of housewives, but also for women of scientific and artistic attainments (states a writer in the Melbourne "Argus”). Further information on the subject proves interesting. It seems that these associations, which are non-party, democratic, and non-sectarian,i exist in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, and are joined together in one federation with a central committee in Stockholm. Their purpose, which is rather broader than that of our own organisation, is “to further all interests connected with the home, youth, and children,” The Swedish women’s latest achievement has been the placing of a ■hallmark of purity and excellence upon goods for home consumption by the Government Testing Bureau, as well as the Domestic Science School at Upsala. The establishment of these associations all over the country followed some years ago upon the graniing of votes to women, •»nd although they are non-party, it was considered to be a wise move politically since it meant that the housewife was brought in more direct touch with the politician, and it also meant that important matters could be put forward Impartially when no ulterior motive could bo suspected. The suggestion has been made in England that a British National Housewives’ Association might b evolved, following the lines of the Scandinavian associations, and those also existing in tho flnited States, in Canada, and Australia. In any case, interchange of opinion and experience could not fail. to lx; beneficial to those interested in the different organisations.

This, says Dean Inge, is a spoon-fed age. We now demand to be personally conducted through life, all risks to be ■ taken by someone else. After a century or two of this regime we shall be as helpless as Lord Avebury’s ants, who starved almost to death in 'sight of food because they were used to having it put into their mouths bv their slaves. All this may be right .or it mav be only . inevitable. But do not let us deceive ourselves. Nature will make us pay for it. Nature takes away any faculty' that is not used. The power of grappling , with difficulties, and finding our wav out of labyrinths, will soon be lost if we no longer need it. And after any derangement of our social order we might come to need it very badly.

The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of this church was carried out at Faihia, Bay of Islands, on Wednesday afternoon. There was a very good attendance of residents and visitors, the clergy being represented by Bishop Averill. Archdeacon Hawkins, Canon P. T. Williams, Canon Keretene, and Revs. W. J. Piggott, R. Hadfield, and C. Nathan. Members of the Williams family present included Messrs. T. S. Williams (Gisborne), E. H. Williams (Hastings), W. T. Williams (Te Ante), K. S. Williams,. M.P. (Bay of Plenty), G. Williams (Gisborne), Canon P. T. Williams (Paihia), and. Mr. A. B. Williams (Hawke’s Bay). These members of the family are grandsons of the late Archdeacon Henn’ Williams and Bishop William Williams. The stone, Nelson marble, bearing the following inscription, was laid by the eldest member of the family, Mr. T. S. (Sydney) Williams: “To the Glory of God, the foundation stone of this memorial church was laid by Thomas Sydney Williams, March 17, 1925.”

This year the fancy dress fashion is all for sets of characters, carefully devised to form an effective ensemble. For instance, four or five couples will decide to have costumes made to represent, say, Blue Beard and his wives (or Henry VIII, if preferred!), or A Spider and Several Flies, or Oberon, Titania, and their Fairies, or any such comprehensive family affair (states a writer in an exchange) . Maid Marion, Robin Hood, and Friar I’uck, with attendants, gained the prize at a big carnival ball recently, while elsewhere the award went to King Arthur, Guinevere, Launcelot, and other heroes and heroines of the Round Table idylls There is no doubt that when a scheme of this sort is developed the effect of each dress is greatly enhanced, and when the company parades round the room for the benefit of the’ judges a far better impression .is bound to be made than by dresses, that rely entirely on their own merits. Troupes of gnomes, bnnnies, or toy soldiers meet the case for children’s parties.