Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 244, 16 July 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest I l —from Far and Near 1

PERSONAL ITEMS,

The Hon. F. J. and Mrs. Rolleston went south for the week-end. Mrs. I. Blackett, of 'Wellington, is visiting Christchurch. Captain and Mrs. Munro left for the south at the week-end.

The 'Wellington Provincial Lawn Tennis Association will hold a dance at St. Francis Hall, Hill Street, on Thursday night. ' Sir. and Mrs. George Gould went south from Wellington on Friday night. Lady Rhodes, accompanied by Miss Kynes, went to Christchurch, for the week-end.

Mrs. G. Roberts has returned to Auckland after a visit to Nelson and 'Wellington Miss Jessie Allison, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. A. A. Finch, in Dunedin.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Peacock, of 'Wellington, who have been visiting Christchurch, left for Blenheim, en route for Wellington, on Saturday.

Mrs. A. E. Brown, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. E. Burbury, North Canterbury. Miss Norah Reeves, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss Fanny Middleton, in Christchurch.

Mrs. A. E. Currie has returned to Wellington after a short visit to her sisters in Christchurch.

Miss Mary Toomey, who arrived from England on Saturday, left that night for a brief visit to her mother in Timaru and will return to Wellington to-morrow. Miss Violet Cotton, who has been visiting Hawke's Bay, has returned to Wellington.

The lady superintendent of the Wellington Hospital wishes to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts and concertsßooks and magazines, Gordon and Gotch, Ltd.; ‘‘Free Lances” and other magazines, -Railway Department; books, Mr. Shorter; magazines, Mrs. McVicar; books for the children’s wards, May Lukashefski, Te Horo; toys and scrap book, Mrs. White, Selwyn Terrace, Wellington; case of apples, Mr. Moore; books, Berta Joliffe; comics, Naomi Birch. For .Victoria Ward: Concerts, Mrs. Shrews and party, Mrs. Bickford and party, Sunday evening singing (Newtown Baptist Church), Mr. Frandi’s friends, Mrs. Hardy and party. Cakes, Trinity Teachers’ Training College, Mrs. Hardy Ladies’ Guild, per Mrs. Webb. Fruit, Island Bay Church. Belmont, box of cigarette cards, Anonymous.

VISITING THE CAPITAL. Mrs. W. H. Sutton, of Kimbolton, is paying a short visit to Wellington and is staying With her mother, Mrs. Innes, of Boulcott Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Jackson, of Levin, were visitors to Wellington for the races. Miss Caro, of Napier, came to Wellington for the races. Miss Morgan, Napier, visited Wellington last week for the Chapman-Mill-ward wedding. Mrs. Norman Lethbridge, of Wairaka, is in Wellington. Mrs. M. Peters, of Auckland, is on a short visit to Wellington. Mrs. M. Millar, of Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington. ESPERANTO CLUB DANCE. A most enjoyable evening was spent by members and their friends at the second dance of tlie Esperanto Club held at the Queen's Hall, Cuba Street, last Wednesday. Miss Rowberry was hostess for the evening, assisted by Miss Forbes. The former wore a frock of orange ring velvet, and georgette, the latter a frock of pale lavender. Among those present were Mr. W. L. Edmanson, F.8.E.A., honorary life president; Mr. E. C. Jack, vice-president, and Mrs. Jack, the latter in black; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Overend, the latter in pale green; Mrs. Hall, black; Mrs. Johns. pale lemon; Miss M. Potts, black; Sister I. Williams, pink georgette and silver; Miss Phanton, gold tissue: Miss Waterhouse, cream georgette; Miss Dunphy, pink georgette; Miss Illingworth, pale green; Mrs. Potts, floral voile; Messrs. Ballan-tync-Russell, Daniel, Turner, Newman, Potts, McDonald, Tricker, Bernstein, Crawford, and many others. A delectable supper was provided by the Social Committee under the direction of Miss Rowberry. During the evening pupils of Miss Margaret O'Connor gave a demonstration of the Waltz and Yale Blues. The music, which was supplied by Tutschka’s Orchestra, was delightful and added greatly to the success of the evening. The introduction of some fresh novelties provided a considerable amount of happy excitement and gave the final touch to a most enjoyable gathering.

engagements. Joan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs F. P. Ward, “Rungiwihi, Martinborough, to George, only son of Mr. and Mrs V. G. F. Frame, Dannevirke. FRENCH CLUB. THE NATIONAL FESTIVAL. Julv 14 is a date well known to all French people, and those interested in the French nation, for it is on this day that is celebrated the Taking ot the Bastille the “Fete Nationale. Thu Celtic Francais of Wellington arranged a ce ebration suitable to the occasion, and the result was a unique gathering held at the Pioneer Club Hall on Thursday, July 12. Every item had some special connection with the period of the Revolution and several French members had been’ busy collecting .copies of songs or music rarely found in this pait ol the world. Professor Boyd-Wilson gave the customary presidential address on the events preceding the Revolution and the significance of the festival in promoting the cause of world freedom. An inspiring dance scene, La Carmagnole,” the Revolutionary dance, was presented by Mlles. Madeline Vyner, Frances Muter, Margaret McLeary, Dorothy Edmondson, Dorothy Buck, and Coralie Smythson. Great trouble had been taken to secure the correct dress ot the period. Mr. Paul acted as drummer, and Miss Russell accompanied the dance. Mme. de Filippi prefixed the presentation with a history of the Carmagnole, and gave a recitation of the poem entitled “La Carmagnole.” Mme. J. Bendall recited the entire “Marseillaise,” and traced in an interesting way the history of that immortal national anthem. Mme. Dechanet-Mclntosh, accompanied by Mr. F. Mackenzie, gave a celebrated “Ronde d’ Enfant” of the period. Mr. N. Byrne sang “Le Chant du Depart” and “La Parisienne,” two songs that were received with the greatest enthusiasm among the French people present. Mr. F. Mackenzie was delegated to learn for the piano a special march, “Le Regiment de and Miss Marjorie Bennie, robed in Mme. Pompadour costume, sang delightfully “Conmais-tu le nays?” and “Petronille.” Mme. Bendall received the guests. Supper was served at the conclusion of the programme, and the Marseillaise was sung. A feature of the evening wns the fact that there were present no fewer than 16 French people, including live Parisians. There were about 150 people

present altogether. Certainly the National Festival of this, year was one of the most unique evenings ever held within the club's history. ♦ * ♦ SATURDAY’S RACES. SPRING-LIKE DAY AT TRENTHAM The Wellington Racing Club has been fortunate in the -weather for the winter meeting. While the first two days were fine, if cold, Saturday was quite a spring-like day and racegoers who could spare a thought from dividends revelled in the sunshine and absence of wind, and thoroughly enjoyed the day’s outing. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fcrgusson were present with a party from Government House. Iler Excellency wore black and blue, with a coat of black silk poplin, the shoulder, cape, sleeves and collar bordered with sable, and a blac’.. hat with a, blue osprey mount. Mrs. lan Duncan was in black with long fur coat; Mrs. J. G. Coates wore dark blue and a long seal coat. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Cliilman, Mrs. C. W. Earle, Mrs. J. Darling, in black with grey hat; Mrs. Kelly, in brown costume and hat; Lady Hunter, in (lark blue and pink, with coat of nutria fur; Mrs. Rothschild; Mr and Mrs. Carpenter; Mrs. Dawson, in black; Mrs. C. Nathan; Mrs. G. P. Davidson, in black coat and skirt and black hat: Dlrs. Tyndall, in grey striped coat and hat to match; Mrs. Gear; Dr. and Mrs. Graham Robertson; Mrs. 11cVillv; Mi's- Wilson; Mrs. W. G. Reiii:’ Miss B. Houghton (Auckland); Mr. and Mrs. W. Perry; Mrs. Trask; Mrs Porteous; Mrs. King, in pinky fawn; Miss D. Tanner; Mrs. A. and Miss Enid Smith; Mrs. Knox Gilmer; Mrs. A. Johnson; Mrs. Blaxall; Miss S. Brandon; Dr. and Mrs. Levy, the latter in black, with fur coat: Mrs. Metz, Mrs. Longmore; Mr. and Mrs. J. 1 arker; Captain and Mrs. Chudley; Mrs. Eric Johnston, in brown; the Misses Isaacs; Mrs. McCrae, in black, with coloured flower motifs on her hat ; Mrs. Sleele. in fur coat and blue hat; Mr. and Mrs. Markman; Mrs. C. Plimmcr; Miss I’limmcr; Mrs. Bayfield: Miss Enri"ht (Christchurch), in deep cyclamen frock and the same coloured Hower in her hat, with a fur coat; Miss Mnllroy, in black coat and skirt anil small hat; Mrs. Murray, ui beige; Mrs. Ginvitii (Masterton). "> blue striped coat ami black hat; Mrs. St. Hill; Mrs. W. XV atson in green frock and hat and mole fur coat; Mrs. L. .0. H. Tripp: Mrs. Duncan Bauehop, in black, with blue hat- Mrs. Howard Reul, in black; Miss Reid, fawn with blue hat; Mrs. I'. Dyer; in black, with fur coat; Miss L. Dyer, Mrs. Alan Strang, in long fur coat and small hat banded with light fur; Mrs. Vivian Riddiford, in dark crimson costume and bat with mole furs; Mrs. 1. Hislop, in navy with red hat; Mrs. Cecil Dav in black costume and hat; Lady Carncross, in black with touches of white and fur coat; Mrs. W. Hislop; Mrs. V. Rhind, in brown velours; Mrs. C. O’Connor, in grey tweed costume; Miss Barnett; Mrs. Moore; Mrs. .41. Litchfield; Mrs. Biss, in nayy; Miss “-Izießi Misses Monee; Miss Max

Gilmer: Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. Field; Mrs. Clay; Mrs. Peacock (Waipukurau) ;Mrs. I’. A. Young, in rosewood tweed and fur coat; Dr. and Mrs. D. Stout; Mrs. Goodwin (Hawke's Bay), in light brown ami hat to match; Mrs. Watson (Wanganui) ; Miss D. Hadfield; Mrs. A. Gray and Miss Gray; Mrs. O'Leary; Mrs. Walter Johnston; Miss Coleridge and Miss Molly Coleridge; Mrs. A. Duncan; Mrs. Alec Young; Mr. and Mrs. Ltrthur Young; Miss Young; Mrs. Reading; Mrs. Heyward ; Mrs. Leahy: Mrs. Magnus, in black with silk coat; Mrs. Griffin (Christchurch), in fawn coat and black hat; Mrs. W. Hume; Dlrs. G. Hume, in petunia, with fur bat; Mrs. McCoombs (Christchurch), in black; Mr. and Mrs. G. Tolhurst; Mrs. Mirams; Mrs. and Miss Bruce; Miss Agnes Duncan, in fawn, with green hat; Mrs. Morris; Mrs. Hunt; Mrs. Elgar, in navy costume and hat and mink fur coat; Mrs. Vincent Ward: Miss Petrie (Christchurch) ; Mrs. H. Nathan; Miss Whyte; Mrs. and Miss Zita Chapman; bliss Bnrraud; Miss C. Johnston; Mrs. Gage-Williams, in black; Mrs. Waller (Auckland) ; Mr. and Mrs. C. Corrigan; Mrs. Norman; Mrs. C. J. Rolleston, wearing dark red, with leather

coat to match: Captain ami Mrs. Reyno; Mrs. Noel Nelson; bliss Nelson; Sirs. Watkins: Dr. ami Mrs. McGowan, and Miss Marchant (of Melbourne) : Mrs. Binning, in dark blue; Mrs. Pow, in red, with fur coat; Mrs. Harold Johnston; Mrs. A. Barnett; in brown; Mrs. lan Mcßae, in fawn frieze costume; Mrs. G. Mitchell.