SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 84, 7 January 1928, Page 17

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Misses E. anti' M.. Beagley are Wellington visitors to Auckland.

Mrs. and Miss. Ot;way returned from Auckland on Wednesday.

Mrs. J. Miller, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland.

Mrs. and Miss McCaul, of Wellington, are staying in Auckland.

Miss Findlay, of Wellington, is staying in Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Park, of Wellington, are in the south.

Mr. and Mrs. Baker have returned to Wellington after a visit to Auckland.

Mrs. S. Nathan, who has been staying in Auckland, has returned to Wellington,

Mts. J. Elmslie Reed has returned to Waipukurau after an extended holiday in Sydney.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wood, of Waipawa.are on a visit to Wanganui and .Wellington.

Mrs. McKenzie (Hastings) has taken Mrs. Ostler’s residence at Wellington for a few' weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Stead, and Miss Marie Stead, of Hawke’s Bay, were in Auckland for the races.

Mr. and Mrs. O’Donnell, who have been'visiting Auckland, have returned to Wellington.

Mrs. F. S. B. Falkiner. of Tokay, Bellvue Hill, Sydney, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Dowry, at Okawa.

Mr. K. W. Low, solicitor, of Te Kuiti, accompanied by Mrs. Low, is spending a few days in Palmerston North at the home 'of his parents.

. . Colonel ..Powles and Miss Rachel Powles, of Palmerston North, are the rmests of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, of Marton.

Miss- J. Greig and Miss Edbrooke, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Christchurch, and have taken a flat in Cashel Street.

The engagement is announced in an exchange of Ami, second daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. F. H. Deans, of Opoho, Dunedin, to Stephen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Tripp, of Harriett Street, Wellington.

Mademoiselle Simone de la Chaume. of Paris,' and Miss Enid Wilson, of Chesterfield, mav be set down as the outstanding golfers-of their sex during 1927—the former because she won the British championship, at the age of 18, and the latter because she was a semi-finalist in that event and run-ner-up in the English native championship at 17. -.

The home beautiful by using C.O. Waxshine, still the housewife’s favourite throughout the Dominion, 4 household sizes and in 81b. and 341 b. tins.— Advt.

Wedding Bouquets of charm and distinction, presentation, posies and baskets, at Miss Murray’s Vice-Regal Floriste, 36 Willis .Street.—Advt.

Mr. and Mrs. D. McLeod are visitors to Christchurch

Mrs. Fahler, of Wellington, is the guest of her : ther, Mrs. G. Sangster, Stratford.

Mr. and Mrs. Coull and Miss Winifred Coull, of Wellington, are visiting Rotorua.

Tlie engagement is announced of Myrtle Catherine, only daughter of Mr. ail’d Mrs. J. Wait, of Wellington, formerly of Dunedin, to Horace Alfred, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lewin, of Martinborough.

The lady superintendent of the Wellington Hospital wishes to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts and concert:—Ewart Hospital: Weekly visits and extras, Salvation Army-, St. Vincent de Paul Society; Christmas donations, Mrs. Adams, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Mr. Snell; assistance with Christinas decorations, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Hall. Thanks to all who sent in flowers and greenery for Christmas decorations. Concert, Training College students.

Hose are becoming conspicuously darker in tone. The predicted return of brown and its importance to fashion is darkening the colour of stockings as nothing else has done for years. Amber shades and deep browns are now worn with brown shoes, while gunmetal and dull mauve amber tones are correctly seen with black shoes.

To make cream for brown boots, melt together in a saucepan or jar 3oz. best quality beeswax, loz. paraffin wax, I+oz of primrose-coloured block soap (previously shredding the ingredients). When the solids are in liquid form remove the pan or jar from the heat and add -J-teaspoonful of Bismarck biown, 1 pint of soft water at boiling point, and 1 pint of turpentine. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and pour whilst warm into suitable tins or bottles. The above cream, if made in a latge quantity, will improve with keeping, provided the bottles or tins are not left uncovered. Brown boot cream may be used for polishing stained floors. For furniture cream use the same ingredients but omit the Bismarck brown.

This newer un-unilorined look will be most evident in evening clothes, fairly noticeable in afternoon clothes, and barely visible in sports clothes. It may not be perceptable at once, but surely and inevitably categories and types of clothes will be more defined. Castel Jaloux Ltd., Woodward Street, will be opening very shortly a lot of new things for the races and autumn wear There is a grey suit strictly tailored which is correct wear with a canary-coloured waistcoat and hat. For evening wear a really lovely gown is being displayed in" maize-coloured georgette sponsored by I’aris, richly embroidered in small gold beads and trimmed with flounces of sequin fringe, which ends in large gold bobbles and beads. A narrow belt embroidered in large gold beads finishes the waist line. With this frock goes a little coatee of the same fabric trimmed with fringe and to be worn at bridge or theatre. For afternoon wear a gown in fashionable french grey crepe de chine has touches and vest of salmon pink and royal blue with embroideries in close machine stitching in blue and grey.-Advt.

The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. Watt was celebrated at Westport on New Year’s Eve. Their marriage took place at Waterloo, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1877, and they arrived at Westport in 1883.

Ouccil Mary’s thoughtfulness for the humblest of her subjects is proverbial. Recently, in the course of her Christinas shopping, Her Majesty visited a well known book shop in the vicinity ot Bond Street piatronised by several members of the Royal family. When a strange assistant came forward to serve Her Majesty, the 'Queen immediately asked where the lady who usually attended to her was. On hearing that she was in hospital, Queen Mary expressed her sympathy and asked the name of the hospital Later that evening the invalid received a beautiful bouquet of flowers with a kind message from Her Majesty;

A recent wedding at Lower Hutt was that of Thelma, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Palmer, to Raymond Douglas, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith. The ceremony took place at St. Stephen's Church, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, which has been tastefully decoratel bv friends of the bride, the Rev. John E. Lopdell officiating'. The bride’s frock was of white georgette and satin, and her tulle veil, which had been worn bv her mother at her wedding, was held in place by’a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a veryffi prettybouquet of orange blossoms and pale pink carnations. The bridesmaids were the Misses Veda and Estelle Palmer, sisters, of the bride, and Miss Doris Smith, sister of the groom. 'The two first-named wore frocks of powder blue crepe de chine and the latter one of pale cyclamen pink, with fawn crinoline hats and dainty pink bouquets of roses, sweet peas, and carnations respectively. The best man was Mr. W. P. Watkinson, of Petone ,the groomsmen being Mr. K. R. Fort, of Wellington, and Mr.

. Jenkins, of Lower Hutt. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by little Miss Lenora Macbeth, cousin of the groom. The wedding reception was held at “The Lounge.” Mrs Palmer received her guests in a frock of black mariette with fawn georgette and lace front, and black hat, and carried a bouquet of roses and pansies. Mrs. Smith (mother of the groom) wore a frock of navy blue crepe de chine with coat and bat to match, and carried a bouquet of geums and pansies. The bride travelled in a crepe de chine frock of black and white, with i-.at to match. Among the presents received were a set of crystal and silver ware from the bride’s fellow employees •>f Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., a handsome crystal dish on silver stand suitably inscribed from the employees of Metro-Goldwyn-MayCf-, an oak clock from the members of Western Hutt Tennis Chib, and gifts from the members of the Hutt l adies’ Hockey Club.

Through any phase of change in beadgear there remains the one unalterable fact—one’s hat must be becoming as well as la mode. Miss Samson (Customhouse Quay) has reduced a great number of smart models down to one guinea, and all straws are greatly reduced These hats are this season’s models, and are exceedingly charming end wearable. A limited number of tennis frocks and simple afternoon frocks are also greatly reduced.—Advt.

Mrs. Bothamley, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Moyes, New Plymouth, and Mrs. Read is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Read.

Another of Auckland’s fast diminishing number of old pioneers passed away on Sunday morning, in the person of Mrs. Harriett Pollard, of Brighton Road, Parnell (says the “Herald”). She was born in the year 1850, in County Wicklow, Ireland, and came to New Zealand with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas White, in the ship Shalimar, arriving on Christmas Eve, 1859. Shortly after her marriage, she went with her husband, the late Mr. Napian W. Pollard, J.P., at one time Mayor of Parnell, to the Thames, where he and his brother, Mr. Alfred Pollard, at one time owned a large share of the famous Caledonian mine In the early seventies the family moved to Auckland, where Mr. Pollard died some twenty-five years ago. Mrs. Pollard is survived bv a family of two sons, Messrs. William and Charles Pollard, and three daughters/ Miss Pollard, of Parnell, Mrs. G. T. Gillespie, of Wellington, and Mrs. A. W. Baragwanath, of Green Lane. 'There are also eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The late FieldMarshal Sir George White, V.C., was a first cousin of Mrs. Pollard.

Miss Mary McCormack, of the Taranaki Education Board, is visiting her home at Kilbirnie before leaving for the Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Little Miss Ellen Wilkinson has always something arresting and original to say. Now, after a period of silence, she has been making a few trenchant remarks about the cash value of a wife. There seems to be a good deal in what she says. For instance, that at present a woman is simply looked upon as an angel in the home, and that the value of her work in it is not recognised at all, her husband only recognising what it is worth to him when she is ill and he has to pay someone else to do it! Even at the lowest Board of T rade rale —sixpence an hour —Miss Wilkinson assesses her as worth £2 a week. 'lllis is rather a nasty knock for all those people who are so fond of insisting that woman’s sphere is the home, for Miss Wilkinson has pointed out what a thankless job it is to remain there. In fact it seems to be an irrefutable answer to their objections about women seeking other spheres, and a complete explanation of just why they do seek them. After all, being looked upon as an angel is all verv well, and it may have satisfied our great-grandmothers, but, in the words of the song about Little Red Riding Hood “even’sweet girls must cat.”

Paris Says—Colours: Blues in soft shades and greens in almost every tone. A good deal of grey for day, and much black for night and day both. Skirts: The daytime skirts an inch longer, sometimes even an inch and a half. Evening skirts distinctly longer in the period styles, anklelength, in fact, at the sides, and sometimes at the back. The front or side flare encouraged. Silhouette: Bodices moulded closely to the figure, and still low in the waist. Skin-fitting sleeves to reach the wrists. At night the moulded corsage associated with the full draped skirts. Hats: The becoming cloche and the smart but modified helmets to lead the way. Felts softened by tucks, folds, and cleverly contrived brims. Stitching and embroidery the newest trimming.

“Because they have more leisure for undertaking legislative work at Home than in the new countries where there is still so much development work to be done.” Such is the explanation given by the Duchess of Athol, M.P., when asked by an overseas visitor why Englishwomen have gone so much more into legislative life than is the case in the various colonies. .Because we have still to make some of our roads, women must *tay out of public life. One would think New Zealand women worked in gangs to clear a way through Waipoua bush (writes Constance Clyde). The development work falls on men far more ■ than women, and should be a reason for us being in a majority on the legislative benches. Perhaps the Duchess did not care to point out that in her rank men are, perhaps naturally, less jealous of feminine power than in other walks of life, and, of course, once women in her position have received honours, it is easier for others to break through. The Duchess, by the way, is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and she has been making eager inquiries as to anything in the constitution of that church winch would debar women from receiving official positions in the fold. The Duchess has worked hard for the position which she now fills. She was made a Dame of the Empire for war service, and, having done valuable work for education, joined the Unionist Ministry in . 1924 as Under-Secretary for the Ministry of Education. She has been twice elected as member of Parliament.

A gift to be appreciated—your portrait by Marie Dean, 126 Cuba Street. Only the best materials used, and competent artists are employed to do the fine colour work in oils and watercolours. Children are a speciality, and inspection is invited. ’Phone (or an appointment to 21—706.—Advt..

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Anakiwa Notes. Glorious weather has prevailed during the holidays in the Sounds, and the guests at Anakiwa Homestead have enjoyed to the lull the beauties of the Sounds. Record catches of fish have been made, and picnics, launch parties, bathing, and tennis were the order ot the day. A tennis tournament was held on Deccimber 28, which resulted in Mr. Macgonn and Miss Joll winning the championships On the 29tli the Anakiwa guests challenged the guests from a neighbouring guest house to a cricket match, which resulted in a win for the visitors. Anakiwa entertained the visitors at morning tea. On NewYear’s Eve, Mrs. Hazelwood. gave the annual fancy-dress dance, which Was a huge sucees’s. There was a parade of all those in fancy costume on the tennis courts at 8 p.iu., then everyone adjourned for dancing. Bush’s orchestra supplied excellent music. Miss Pauline Shotlander and Mr. Kohn sang during the evening. - Those present in fancy costume included: Mrs. MacGorm, (Poker Hands), Mrs. Cuthbertson (Goopei- Feather), Sirs. Harmon, senior (Fisher Giri), Douglas Dean (Parson), Mr. Herbert Clere (“Just out of Bed”), Brian Clere (Pierrot), Bill Cuthbertson (Bridesmaid), SI. SlcGrath (Monkey), Sliss SlacGorm iCarnival), Sir. SlacGonn (Lord High Executioner), Bob SlacGorm (Clown), Slurray Carroll (Bridesmaid), Sir. T. D. Harmon, senior (A Victim of Assault), Sliss Joll (Spanish LadV), Sliss Stirling (Empire Trading), Sliss Anderson (Gipsy), Miss Cousins (Pirate), Miss Dewsbury (Lady of the Harem), Mr. Savage (Sheik), Miss Hutchinson (Incognito), Sir. Nichelson (Caie Sian), Sir. Earnshaw (Order of the Bath), Sirs. Earnshaw (Lady Curate), Sliss Jov Cuthbertson (Bride), Miss Pat Cuthbertson (Bridegroom), Sliss A. Rodgers (Flower Girl), L. G. Kohn (Pierrot), Sir. T. Rodgers (Antonio McGluskev), Sir. S. Dean (Flapper), Sir Cuthbertson (Flapperette), Sir. Sleaker, senior (Keeper of the Door), Sirs. Rodgers (Sheik), Mrs. Diehl (Welleslev College Boy), Sliss Cox (Havseeder), Miss Shotlander (Cricketer), Sir. A. S. D. Harmon (Tui), Mr. Denner (Rajar of Waipiko), Sirs. Dermer (French Peasant), Sliss Dermer (Spanish Ladvl, Arthur Dermer (Sheik), Mrs. Kohn (A. Schoolboy). Others present were: Sirs. Hazelwood, in a powder blue georgette and gold lace gown; Mrs. Beauchamp, pink satin; Sirs. Seymour, black lace; Sirs. Stanley champ, black satin; Sirs. Lewis Coster, black taffeta; Sliss Gwen Beauchamp, pink ninon; Sirs. Walter Seymour, white satin; Sirs. Hutchinson, blue; Mrs. Stirling, black georgette; Sliss Diana Seymour, embossed white satin; Miss Brown, tomato beaded georgette; Mrs. Scott, black with oriental trimming; Sliss Joan Scott, flame satin; Miss Faber, blue satin; and Misses Markman 12), SlcCallum (2), Landall, llakewell, -Slessrs. Diehl, Beauchamp ;2), Werger, Hazelwood, Harmon, Sutton, Field, Slacalister, Rees, Slullins, Crease, Tavlor, Thomas, Latty, Watson, Gaunt Scott (2), Sleaker, Mathison, Baxter. The dance concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” the National Anthem, and hearty cheers for all responsible for the great success of the evening. .At one o’clock a party of the men left for a deep sea fishing excursion returning next day with a fine haul of fish.