WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 296, 10 September 1926, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson was in Greytown yesterday, and formally opened the League of Mothers’ gathering, and gave an interesting address During her short stay Her Excellency was the guest of Mrs. Bey. Miss Muriel Barker, of Gisborne, is the guest of Miss Suthie, Heretaunga. Miss Trolove (Marlborough) is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wilding (London), who are visiting New Zealand, aie at present in Auckland. Miss C. Baldwin (Wellington) is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Baldwin, Christchurch. Mrs. S. E. Lewis (Karori) and her daughters are the guests of Mrs. J. J. McDonald, Mabton. Mrs. Tringham has returned to her home in Gladstone Terrace, after a lengthy visit to Auckland and various parts of the North Island. Mrs. Percival Horne, who, with her little daughter, Margot, has been visiting New Zealand, is returning to her home in Peru by the Rotorua on Saturday. Miss Joan Harper (Karori) is visiting Hawke’s Bay. Miss E. Morrali (Christchurch) is paying a brief visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Findlay are visiting Wanganui. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Gerrard (Wellington) are on a visit to Christchurch. Miss S. Freeman has returned to Palmerston North from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. G. B. Bullock, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. W. Wright, Timaru, is now staying with Mrs. R. H. Rhodes, Timaru. Miss Withers, who has been visiting Manawatu at)d Wellington, has returned to Stratford. Mrs. and Miss Sharpe, of fimaru, are visting Wellington. Miss Eileen Wilson (Christchurch) Is a visitor to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts (Wellington) are visiting Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Berryman (Wellington) are on a visit to Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Ruth, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Fagan, Wainiate, to William, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. Shrimpton, also of Waimatc. The Early Settlers’ Social Circle held another successful evening on Wednesday, which took the form of a plain cud fancy-dress jazz, dance. The hall was gay with coloured streamers, which, together with the varying colour and design of the fancy costumes, made a very pleasing sight. Ten priz.es were awarded for the best costume, and the judges had a somewhat difficult task in selecting the winners. Also four prizes were given for the fox trot competition. There was quite a large attendance, and the efforts of the secretary and committee were appreciated by those present, who spent a very enjoyable evening. At St. Luke’s Church, Remuera, Miss Doreen Carr, eldest daughter of Mr. C. Carr, of Vc-ntnor Road, Remuera, was married to Mr. Jack Seabrook, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Seabrook, ■>f Mount Eden (states the “Herald”). The wedding was a very quiet one, only relations and immediate friends being present. The church was prettily decorated with pink camellias and white lilies, a single white lily with a largetulle bow being attached to each pew. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and wore shell-pink panne velvet, cut in simple lines, with long, tight-fitting sleeves She carried a posy of lilies of the valley and pale pink' roseS. The veil, which formed the train, was of pink tulle, swathed turban fashion round the head and caught at the back with a spray ot orange blossoms. Miss Helen Seabrook acted as bridesmaid, and wore beige guipure lace over shell pink, with a turquoise velvet sash and a hat of beige crinoline straw trimmed with large loops of turquoise blue. Her posy consisted of pink, cream, and mauve hyacinths. Mr. A. B. Buxton, Wellington, was best man. It was reported at the Free Kindergarten Council meeting held on Monday that arrangements were well under wav for the free kindergarten demonstrations, to be held from September 27 to September 30. On Monday afternoon, His Worship the Mayor will introduce Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson, who will open the first demonstration, when the. public will have the opportunity of seeing the Taranaki Street Kindergarten children at work and plav. On J uesday the children taking part in the demonstration will be from Wellington South Free Kindergarten; on Wednesday morning from Newtown and the Taranaki Street primary class; on Wednesday afternoon from Brooklyn; and on Thursday afternoon from Berhampore. The demonstrations will be opened by the Hon. R. A. Wright, Minister of Education; Mr. J. Caugh’ley, Director of Education; Sir Robert Stout, M.L.C.; and Mr W. Gould, principal of the Teachers’ Training College. The object of the Kindergarten Council in arranging tiiese demonstrations is to present to the Wellington public the opportunity of seeing at first hand the value of the educational work undertaken by the five free kindergartens in the city and suburbs. t Ladies of discrimination are finding that their most exacting requirements are skilfully met in our salons No finer testimony could be paid to the high standard of our permanent waving than by Mr. Eugene, the inventor, who publicly recommended our methods and service Artistic shingling, Marcel waving, water waving, staining, and h'airwork of every design Stamford and Co Ltd., Willis street Telephone 44-7-15.—Advt. The dancing season is at the height of its popularity and every one is looking for intriguing novelties to amuse their guests j. R. McKenzie have just opened a new collection of most original and pretty toys—paper flowout a for 3s. a dozen. Keys, pencils and bottles in gav colourings which contain fans, all for 3d each. Qunint clown heads and funny faces are for stick pins. Throw-ons create a lot of fun and these are in bntlerflys, flowers, cut papers, and seedpod designs. Lovely balloons are in gold and silver and bright jazz colourings.—Advt.

Weddings to be artistic must have bouquets to harmonise with frocks Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion. —Advt.

The engagement is announced fl Edna May Tremain, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Tremain, of Milford, to Chris. O’Malley, youngest SOM of Mr. and Mrs. O’Malley, of Pousonby, Auckland.

The engagement is announced of Constance, elder daughter of the late Mr D. 8. Ballantine and Mrs. Ballantine, Galloway Plains, Gladstone, Oueensland, and' Rolfe, eldest Son of Mr. Allred Alimer, Morningtou, Dunedin.

An interesting wedding was recently solemnised at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Cambridge, when Helen, second daughter oi Commander momhouse, K.N.R., and Mrs. Moorhouse, oi Cambridge, was married to Alan, seconu sou of the late Archdeacon W. N. de LWillis and Mrs. Willis, also of Cambridge. The ceremony was performs by the Rev. F. P. de L- Willis, brother oi the bridegroom, and chaplain oi King’s College, Auckland, assisted by the vicar, the Rev. C. Mortimer-Jones, Mr. A. Boyce presiding at the orgau. The bride, who was given away by her lather, wore a gown of cream charm euse and georgette, cut on simple lines, and embroidered in silver. Her veil was of cream tulle embroidered with silver and fastened with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of freezias, cyclamen, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Moorhouse and Miss Hilda Moorhouse, who wore frocks of primrose velvet and georgette, and carried bouquets of primroses and violets, and Miss Mary Mortimer-Jones, who wore a frock oi parma violet velvet with frills of primrose georgette. The Rev. C. B. W. Seton, vicar of Otahuhu, was best man. The parish hall, where the reception was held, was beautifully decorated. Mrs. Moorhouse, mother of the bride, received the guests, wearing a frock of grey and silver embroidered crepe de chine, and small black hat, and she carried a mauve bouquet. Mrs. O. Buchanan (godmother of the bride) wore a frock of black crepe de chine embroidered 'in silver, and black hat, and Mrs. Hunter (godmother of - the bridegroom), a black ensemble costume and black hat. Others present were Mrs. J. B. Lusk (sister of the bridegroom), saxe bjue ensemble costume and a small black • hat; Miss' Willis (sister of the bridegroom), dark saxe blue one-piece frock embroidered in coloured wool, and a small black hat; Miss C. Willis (sister of the bridegroom), brown one-piece frock and a small brown hat; Miss Joyce Willis, Gisborne (cousin of the bridegroom), green costume with hat to match. Mesdames J. H. Hammond, 11. Hammond, Rees, Cowie, Sergle, Reynolds, Luker, De Latour, Bell, Gascoigne, Roberts, Nicoll, Stopford, E. B. Cox, Souter, Armstrong, Joynt, R Peake, Grummett, Rowland, Allan, A Evans, A. Gibbons, Simmonds, F. Hicks, C. Potts, J. M. Hall, Oliver, C. Hunter, A. R. Richardson, Carlyle, Couper, Cupplcs, Garland, Misses Christophers, N. Mackereth, J. Mackercth, J. Couper, K. Hall, M. Hall, K. Oliver, Ewen, N. Butler, Souter, Dunne, Brann, S. Brann, Cox, M. Armstrong, P. Armstrong, Russel, E. Hammond, B. Hunter, Gwynneth, D. Serie, Banks. The high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. George Shand are held by a. wide circle of Oamaru friends was indicated (says the "North Otago Times”) when a representative gathering of ladies and gentlemen assembled in the Borough Council Chambers to bid them an revoir prior to their departure for Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Shand have been actively associated wren various organisations and it was felt that they cold not be allowed to depart wnnout some recognition being shown of their altruistic work, their services having been cheerfully given without thought of self-interest. The Mayor (Mr. J. McDiarmid) said the occasion gave rise to a feeling of very general regret. Mr and Mrs Shand had become deservedly popular because of their activity in the social and civic life of the town, the speaker referring in detail to the bodies with which Mr. and Mrs. Shand were associated. Tn private life, said the Mavor, thev were most estimable and likeable, and manv had enjoved their hospitality. He felt be was losing personal friends who would be greatlv missed, and lie was sure their future life would be watched with interest His Worship then presented the guests with a well-filled crocodile leather wallet. at the same time expressing best wishes for their health, happiness, and prosperity in Wellington. “Tn short, concluded the Mavor, addressing the guests, “we regard von as made of the stuff of which good citizens are made.” Several others snoke in similar strain and Mr. Shand (who was, enthusiastic nllv cheered) made a suitable rer>lv Those associated with the presentation were members of the Golf f'hib, North Ota.go rluh. Motor Association. Tocke->-nnd Trottin" Chibs, Comn'-titions Society, Loan Company’s staff, nnd friends and clients of the company. TO-DAY’S RECIPE Floating Island Pudding.—lngredients: 2 eggs separated (whites beaten stiffly), If cups milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cornflour, grating of nutmeg. Method.—Put milk and sugar in a pie dish, and bring slowly to the boil; add teaspoons of stiffly beaten whites of eggs, leave for 1 minute, and turn over) Lift poached white out on to a plate. When all the white is finished, beat the yolks of eggs, moisten the cornflour, and add to the milk; stir until this thickens do not let boil), add a grating of nutmeg. Pour into a glass dish; pile the cooked whites on top. Serve either hot or cold. Note—A little whipped cream maybe added to custard part and poured over stewed fruit, and finished as before. . , . . Apricot Cream—Half pint of apricot puree, 1 gill of syrup, J pint of whipped cream, 3oz. of castor sugar, loz. of white leaf gelatine, 1 teaspoonful of lemon juice. Strain the syrup from a tin of apricots, then pass the apricots through a sieve. To f pint of the puree add the sugar, and mix in lightly the whipped cream. Dissolve the gelatine in the syrup, add the lemon juice, strain, and’ add to the cream. Rinse out a mould with cold water and decorate as desired, pour in the cream, and set on ice till required; then turn out and serve.