WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 225, 20 June 1927, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Aliss Marjorie Taylor, Koliiuui, is on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. W H. Helinore (Tiniaru) is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. IT. Scott (Tiniaru) is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. E. Riddiford, of Wellington, is among the visitors to Christchurch.

Mrs. P. Climie has returned to Sumner from a holiday in Wellington.

Miss ITazel Jardine, Wellington, is staying in Christchurch.

Miss Jean Ludbrook, of Gisborne, who has been visiting Wellington, will leave on her return home to-dav r

Mr F. N. R. Meadows and Mr. Meadows, jun., left by the Moeraki last week on a visti to Australia.

Mr.' and Mrs. Loten (Hawke’s Bay) arc the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray, Palmerston North.

Miss Betty Cotteritl (Cashmere Hills) will leave to-night for a short visit to Wellington.

Dlrs. S. Brooking, Hataitai, is snemiing a few days with friends in Christchurch.

Captain and the Hou. Mrs. 1 alm Rhodes and their five children will leave Christchurch this evening to join the Rotorua, by which they will travel to England.

■Mrs. Shailer Weston and Miss Marie Ward, who have been visiting Auckland for the golf _ tournament, have returned to Wellington.

Mrs. John Fuller, sen., is in Wellington to sav good-bye to Mr. 'and Mrs. John Fuller, jun.. and their familv, who will leave for England by the Rotorua.

’ Miss Joan Henderson, Rairuru, Motncka. is the guest of Mrs. J. P. Forth, Wadestown. She will also visit Christchurch and Oamaru.

-Mrs. Ernest Hadfield is visiting Napier, where her daughter, Miss Gwen Hadfield, is a student nurse at the General Hospital.

The engagement is announced of Millie, daughter of Mrs. A. M. Creighton, to Janies, eldest son of Mrs. E. M. Biggs, Masterton.

Mrs. M. Holmes presided at the headquarters executive meeting of the Women’s National Reserve and received a very hearty welcome from the members upon her speedy recovery to health. Mrs Snell (secretary) gave an account of the quarter’s work and Miss Port' (treasurer) presented the financial statement, both of which were considered most satisfactory. It was resolved to donate £25 to Hie Girls’ Club and much appreciation was expressed of the fine work the members of the club had accomplished. Mrs. Guthrie gave gratifying report upon the Welfare Branch of the W.N.R. A sub-committee was set up to make arrangements for the annual meeting.

The children’s section of the League of Nations’ Association of Japan lias endeavoured to collect the declarations on international peace and good-will by Japanese children. More than 1600 children throughout Japan have responded individually or by groups. 1 he following is the joint declaration as interpreted by the children’s section:— ‘‘Since time immemorial it has been outcustom to observe the Girls' Dav. It comes on March 3 with the budding of new life. What better time for us, the mothers of the future, to play the part of hostess I Our dolls are our guests; so are our sisters, mothers, and friends. We are allowed to rule the day supreme with love and hospitality. Wpat better wish have we to-day than to have this spirit radiate from our homes so that it may mingle in harmony with love and friendship in other lands. We earnestly hope that with the passing of many of these festivals we may B e drawn nearer to our brothers and sisters elsewhere in the wofld in a bigger find nobler family of nations.”

The subject of teeth is especially interesting these days, as most people realise what a very'important part they play in the health of the conimpnity. The dental clinic is doing very fine work amongst the children, and the Hataitai branch of the League of Mothers considered themselves fortunate at their last meeting to have Mr, Saunders talk to them on the subject of children’s teeth. This talk was interesting and instructive, giving many hints as to what youiifj children should be 1 given and not given in order to preserve their teeth and enjoy good health. It was stated that 95 per cent, of the children attending primary schools have decayed teeth,' and much of this should be prevented and could be, with proper dieting. He said that nature has provided an ideal fruit for humanity—the apple—and it should be eaten more to keep the teeth perfectly clean. Whole-meal bread and crusts, fresh fruit, and vegetables, are all ideal, and starchy find sugary foods should, be avoided. Dental decay could be eliminated in a generation if parents provided .children with a correct diet. Mr. Saunders also showed diagrams and models of teeth, and lie was he'arfily thanked for his informative talk. During. the afternoon, at which M«, Nicolson presided, afternoon tea was served and Mrs. Harris sang. Our Hairdressing Salon is equipped to provide all the requirements of the modern coiffure and fully trained assistants in attendance. The permanent waving essentiallv receives special attention, the metliod chosen to suit the texture of the hair Shingle transformations comfortable to wear and cannot be detected. We are agents for Elizabeth Arden’s famous preparations. Stamford and Co., Ltd., 68 Willis Street, and at Auckland—Advt. The type of frock which will rule the daytime mode in early Spring is the jumper suit with sleeveless coat to match, Castel Jaloux, Ltd. Vickers House) have a suit of tin's description IU naw blue and white crepe de chene in a foulard design with q short sleeveless coat in navy blue repp. A large shipment of these models are expected in the first week of July in anticipation of the late Winter and early Spring mode.—Advt. Weddings to be artistic must have bouquets to harmonise with frocks Miss Murray, fib Willis Street. Deliveries anvwhere in Dominion —Advt

Miss Ivy Jaiue, o( Ashburton, who has been on an extended holiday visit with friends in Wellington, has returned home.

A cable message from Loudon announces that a marriage has been arranged between Edward G. L. Whilcaway, of Felthani Lodge, Middlesex, to Loulie, daughter of the Rev. Cauon and Mrs. W. Bean, St. Mary’s Vicarage, Addington, Christchurch (says the “Suu”). The wedding will take place iu Loudon early in September.

Mrs B. B. Grauge, of Wellington, will leave to-morrow for a trip to America to ' isit her ‘daughter, Miss Jeau Grange.

Sir Heaton aud Lady Rhodes and Jliss Hynes will leave Christchurch ou Tuesday evening for Wellington to be present at the opening of Parliament.

The Levin Memorial Committee met ou Tuesday. Miss Archibald presided. There were also present Mrs. Stace, Mrs. Meek, Mrs. Duusheath, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. McEldowney, Mrs. Gillespie, Miss Greenwood, Miss Young. Apologies were received from Miss Morrah aud Miss Barry. The matron’s report showed that the health of the children was excellent. Grateful appreciation was expressed at the spendid contribution from the Two-Garment Society. Visitors during the month were Mrs. I Hall, Mrs. Hair, and Mrs. Scott, Miss Park (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Willoughby, Miss Sims, Miss Archibald, and Miss' McDougall. Mr. Brewiu and some of' the “Toe H.” members had been bick again working at the concrete and garden. The sewing bee met on May 21, and the following were present:—Mrs. Stace, Dlrs. Meek, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. ( McEldowney, Miss Archibald, Miss Young, Mrs. Durie, and Miss Wheeler, aud the last two new members of the . Auxiliary Committee. Gifts received' were: Buns, Miss Young; honey, Mrs. McEldowney; material, Miss Longliurst; tiles, Miss Barry, Miss Greenwood, Miss Archibald, and McLean and Archibald; clothes, Mrs. Taylor; invitations to pictures, Mr. Tartakovcr; > two afternoons’ work, Mr. Brewiu; cakeand sandwiches, St. Cuthbert’s; papers' and coat, Mrs. Barnett; clothes, St. . Mary’s School, Stratford; luncheon 1 sausage, Lux-ford; clothes, Mrs. Fraserm cake, Mrs. Carter; coat, Mrs. Collier; clothes, Mrs. Stewart; coat, Mrs. Standen; cake, Miss Archibald and Mrs. Gillespie; party, St. Cuthbert Girls' Club; afternoon’s work, Mr. Kitchener; 201 b. of honey, Miss Compton. Donations: Lady Luke, £l. Is.; Island Bay Friend, £1 Is; Mr. Husband, £3. \

On June 8, at the Presbyterian Church, Hastings, was solemnised the wedding of Marjorie May, eldest daughter of Nfr. and Mrs. V. Varnes, Poukara, Hawke’s Bay, io Herbert Jamas, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Poole, of Lower Hutt. The bride wore a frock of embossed chenille with georgette trimmings, and her tulle veil was held in place by a bandeau of orange blossom. The bridesmaids were Miss Doris Barnes, who wore a frock of mauve georgette with silver lace trimmings, Miss Hazel Barnes, in pule pink georgette, and Miss Dulcie. Lowe, a cousin of the bride, in a pale green georgette frock trimmed with silver lace. All wore headbands of tulle. Little Joan Sparksman, who acted as flower-girl, was dressed in a. pale blue clepe de chine frock trimmed with tiny (rills. Bouquets of choice hothouse flowers and maidenhair ferns were carried. Mr. A. Greenfield, of Petone, attended the bridegroom as best man. The bride’s mother wore a bois de rose frock and bat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in black nierve silk and hat to match. Both carried posies to tone with their frocks. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D Lowe, of Twyford, where some 60 guests were entertained. Later Mr. and Mrs. Poole left for the north. On their return they will take up their residence in Lower Hutt. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a set of silver fox furs, while the bride gave the bridegroom a travelling rug. The bridegroom presented each of the bridesmaids with a string of pearls and the flower-girl with a gold armlet.

On Saturday evening, June 4, AH Saints’ Church, Kilbirnie, was the scene of the wedding of Miss Eileen Bagrie and Mr. Thomas Beck. The bride'' is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bagrie, of Levin, and the bridegroom the only son of Captain William T. Beck and Mrs. Beck, of Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by Captain Beck, wore a gown of ivory georgette with a petalled over, dress of taffeta silk. Iler tulle veil was arranged with the usual orange blossoms, and hung in graceful folds, fqrming a train. She carried a posy of white flowers and maidenhair fern Miss Margaret Collins (cousin of the bridegroom) attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of delphinium blue crepe de chine, trimmed with lace, and carried .a posy to match. Mr. Jack Griffiths, of Kilbirnie, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev, Canon Sykes, after which the guests were entertained at supper and a small dance at the residence of Mrs. Robert Collins , (aunt 'of the bridegroom),

■ Most fashions originate in the West End of London, and gratefully pass eastwards, but not sq dance fashions (an exchange states). They start in the East End, and go West. The Jews are the best ballroom dancers, and many of the new steps introduced in West End ballrooms have been danced in the Bast. End for months. The Jews are inveterate dancers. Their bodies sway unconsciously to' syncopation of jazz music, wherever they may be. It is the East End that has to "be thanked (or the latest craze— Charleston garters, Bor mouths young women in Bast End dance halls' have worn the tinkling bells which add to the lilt of the music. Girls' Club Entertained, There was a cheerful little gathering in the Lyceum Club room on Saturday afternoon, when the executive of the Women's National Reserve entertained the members of the Girls’ Club in recognition ol their services in looking after the Soldiers’ Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. M, Holmes (the president) was present, and welcomed the guesis, speaking to them about the Memorial Cemetery and what had been done, She congratulated the girls on their fine effort in placing the marble steps at the entrance, and the loving care they had expended on the cemetery in supplying Howers everv week and caring for the graves of deceased soldiers. ' She thanked the club on behalf of the reserve for their cars. Miss Plack, who has recently been on a visit to Australia, and was there during the visit of the' Duke and Duchess of York, gave an account of her trip. She described the wonderful decorations at the big balls at both Sydney and Melbourne, at one of which the ballroom was made to look like the courtyard of an old castle, while the supper room was reached through a vista of Australian bush. Miss Black was in Canberra, and deprived the city as far as tt has been built, See said that the present tendency was to build - sertaia size of house in different w- ‘

tious, and no one could build without reference to the commission. Districts are named after a national flower, with the principal' street called after the ■capital of the country. There is a manuka district, with a Wellington Avenue, so that New Zealand is represented. Misk Black showed a number of pictures which made her address the more interesting. During the afternoon there was an. amusing competition, and the Misses Chudle'y sang. Afternoon tea was served, and the occasion passed off very pleasantly. Society of Musicians. The Society of Musicians held its monthly meeting in the Pioneer Club hall on Saturday night, Unfortunately the weather was of the worst description. Some members were prevented from attending and therefore missed a great treat in the lecture given by the president, Mr. D. Taylor. This was under the-title of “Sound, Colours an< I pornii related to Music.” Mr. Taylor showed a number of pictures, painted I

bv himself, as illustrating the relation of colours to sound. Red, sellow and blue seemed to predominate and ditierent shades were shown as represented by the keys of the scale, different combinations in arpeggios, It was extremely interesting, and represented new ideas to many. Mr. Laurence Watkins moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Taylor, which was curried with acclamation. During the evening Miss Alary Shaw Slid Mrs. Wilson sang songs, and supper concluded the proceedings. It was considered one of the most interesting gatherings the society had had.