Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 12, 9 October 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest !==ll from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Steele (Tahunga) have returned from a visit to Wellington, New Plymouth and Wanganui.

Mrs. W. Malcolm, who for the past three months has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. W. Williams, “Naurea," Patutahi, Poverty Bay, has returned to Wellington. Dr. J. Alexander, and her mother, Mrs. Alexander, of New Plymouth, are recent arrivals in Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tait, of Wellington, are visiting Mrs. James Tait, Kilmore Street West, Christchurch. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Gilmer have returned to Wellington after a visit to Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs. L. Crow is on a visit to Christchurch. She is accompanied by her daughter, Miss . Esme Crow, who is p ceding to Dunedin. Mrs. Gall, who has been spending some weeks in Wellington; has returned to Havelock North.

Mrs. A. Young is staying with friends in Masterton.

Mifes Bavin, daughter of the Premier of New South Wales, Mr. T. R. Bavin, who has been on holiday in Suva- as the guest of the Governor of Fiji, has returned to Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Harison Cook, of Day’s Bay, left for Blenheim yesterday. They will be absent for three weeks, during which Mr. Cook will superintend the annual local amateur operatic production. Miss Merle Miller, the Christchurch singer who is studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, made what might be termed her vocal debut on the night of September-17, when she was introduced In recital to Sydney audiences. To a large and most appreciative audience she sang three solos, “O Mia Fernando” (“La Favorita”), “Mon Coeur S’ouvre a’ ta voix” (“Samson et Dalila”), and “Von ■ ewiger Liebe” (Brahms), and duets from “Alda,” “Norma,” and “Samson et Dalila.” Press criticism was unusually favourable and laudatory. Miss Bathie Stuart, whose unique art in Maori impersonation has gained her a distinctive position in the entertainment world, will leave to-day by the Maunganui on a visit to California. On a previous trip, the New Zealand artist made several appearances at Important social and cultural clubs in California, the critics being unanimous in extolling her methods of presentation and her personality. Miss Stuart will return to fulfil a series of contracts. - Her entertainment is presented with chatty, Informative talks about New Zealand, during which she introduces typical films and scenic slides lent to her by the New Zealand Government, by which she is sponsored, and colours her act with Maori folklore, chants, poi dances and hakas. Among the guests at the Hermitage last week were Mrs. A. Aubrey, of Wellington, Messrs. Shura Cherkassky, J. Cherkassky and E. J. Gravestock. VISITING THE CAPITAL. Mrs. Edgar-Jones, "Otiritiri,” Tlmaru, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. M. Miller, at Wellington. Mrs. G. 11. Bennett and Miss Amos, of Palmerston North, are On a short visit to Wellington. « ♦ ♦ - CHILTON HOUSE. LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE. In spite of the inclement weather, there was quite a large gathering at Island Bay yesterday for the laying of the foundation stone of the new school for Chilton House by Sir James Allen. The visitors were received by the principal, Mrs. Ward, and were conducted to the top of the hill, where the schoolhouse is to be. Mr. M. F. Luckie, on behalf of Mrs. Ward, welcomed Sir James Allen, who had come out to perform the ceremony. Sir James had for some years past done great service for New Zealand and he had consented to take part in t£at private enterprise of Mrs. Ward’s. Mr. Luckie said. The school was’ growing, and it would become, he felt sure, one of the finest girls’ schools in the Dominion. He was sure that the second step 1 in the enterprise that day (the first was the opehing of the boarding esablishment at Island Bay), would be warranted by results. The Hon. G. M. Thompson said he had known Mrs. Ward in days gone by and even a year ago he had not felt that Mrs. Ward would have been able to reach the step abom to be made so soon. He had seen the plans and he was assured that the school would be very fine. Open air rooms had been provided and the aesthetic side had not been neglected. He wished the school great success. , t; . . ■ Sir James Allen said he felt he had been asked to lay 'the stone because, like Mrs. Ward, lie came from Dunedin, and the Dunedin people had done more for education than any others in the Dominion. He praised the plans of the building. There could not be a better situation, for it was close to the sea and yet on a hill, he said. He was glad to see the school motto on the stone: “Except the Lord build the house the labour is in vain.” The school laid the foundations' of a girl’s character and he felt sure they would be well laid there. Many people thought there was no need for private schools, but in bis opinion it was not good to depend entirely on the State for educating children. After Sir James Allen had declared the stone “well and truly laid,” Mr. G. Mitchell, on behalf of Mrs. Ward, presented him with n silver trowel and expressed appreciation of his presence and also thanked those who had attended the ceremony in spite of the rain.

The ceremony closed with the singing of the school song' by the pupils and cheers for the school and Mrs. Ward. Afterwards those present went down to the house and were entertallied to afternoon tea by Mrs. Ward and the staff. Among those present were Mrs. Bremmer (mother of Mrs. Ward), Miss Ward, Mr. W. A. Armour (principal of Wellington College) and Mrs. Armour, Mr. and Mrs. Bird. Mrs. Strartian, Mrs. Cowles, Miss Greig (principal of Wellington Girls’ College). Miss Buthoni (principal of Wei lington East Girls’ College). Mrs. M. LnCkie. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Clinton Hunt. Mrs. Pow, Mrs. Steele. Mrs. Crocker, and Mrs. Parker.

To give your doors a beautiful polish housewives are recomr?nded to use nothing but C.O. Waxshine, an sizes, all stores. —Ad Vi-

ENGAGEMENT.

Cicely, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kebbell, Te Hoe, to Harry Douglas, second son of the late Major Hinde, Somerset Light Infantry, and Mrs. Hinde, of Weare-Glfford, Devon. Mary, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Septimus Tripe, Eketaliuna, to Daniel Race, youngest son of Mr. W. J{ Godfrey, formerly of Eketahuna, and the late Mrs. Godfrey. PARTY AT OHARIU. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Ohariu Hall recently, when Mr. and Mrs. W. Park-Hume entertained about 140 guests at a dance, in honour of the coming of age of their daughter, Joyce. Mrs. Hume received the guests in a frock of black georgette and gold lace, Miss Joyce Hume wore white crepe-de-chine. with silk fringe and rhinestones, and Miss Adelene Hume wore cerise crepe-de-ehine with cream lace. An orchestra provided the music for the dances, and an extra was played by Miss Ngaia Bryant, while Miss Bowler gave an elocutionary item. After the birthday cake had been cut and handed round, the health of the guest of honour was drunk with musical honours, and a very dainty supper served.

ST. PETER’S MISSION HOSTEL.

The dining-room at the boys’ hostel presented a bright appearance on Saturday night, the occasion being the annual party given by the boys of the hostel to the Rev. T. Taylor. The entertainment was, as usual, financed and organised by the boys themselves, with the assistance of the staff, as a token of their respect and affection for their head. The room was gaily decorated with coloured streamers and a large birthday cake and tempting array of dainties graced the tea-tables. Master Peter Driscoll was chairman and various toasts proposed by Masters Fraser, Harding and Driscoll were replied to by Mr. Taylor, the matron and Mr. Kemp. Several musical items were given, the star number being an original set of verses caricaturing various members of the staff and the inmates and given in an excellent manner by George How. Community singing concluded an enjoyable gathering. * * * Y.W.C.A. ANNUAL REPORT. The twenty-second annual report of the Young Women's Christian Association to be presented at the meeting tonight says that the record of the year’s work shows “labours more abunflant.” Thanks are extended to members of the Advisory Board, the hon. solicitor and hon. auditor, and to voluntary helpers and subscribers for their work for the association. Several changes are recorded. Mrs. T. B. Corkill left for England, Mrs. J. Bennie and Mrs. E. P. Adams were granted leave of absence, Mrs. IL Harding resigned from the Petone branch and Mrs. A. Jolly retired on account of illhealth. Mesdames Malcolm Fraser, J. Mitchell, Finlay, Bethune, and W. B. Mathieson have joined the board. During the year Miss Dunlop, the general secretary, resigned after 16 years’ work and Miss E. Scott was temporarily appointed. Sunday afternoons and evenings are busy times, says the report. The Bible Class has been reorganised. Special services are held at various times.

la the cafetaria 60,489 meals have been served, 2626 women passed through the Boulcott Street Hostel, and 78 girls are in the permanent residence in the Brougham Street establishment, and parties and social evenings have been held during the year. The girls’ clubs continue to do good work. A summer camp was held at Plimmerton through the kindness of Mrs. J. Kirkcaldle. Classes in dressmaking, millinery, and raffia work were held. The programme has included literature, dramatics, singing, handwork, gymnastics, folk-dancing and swimming. The girls’ department organised a drive and £l3llBs. 2d. whs raised for girls’ work. During the year £3770 was saved by 922 girls in the thrift club. Tennis and basketball clubs have done well during the year. There are six senior clubs at work and five were represented at the conference. First aid and home nursing classes have been established this year. Trains and steamers have been met and 277 girls from overseas welcomed at the Y.W.C.A. Owing to financial circumstances the work at Petone had to be suspended. ■ The report expresses regret at the deaths of Mrs. Cuthbert Taylor and Mrs. J. Caughley. » 4t ♦ CABARET NIGHT. The Wellington dancing public, have no, taken long to realise that the Adelphi Cabaret is offering a remarkable opportunity on Wednesday night when the Tom Katz Saxophone Band is to take charge of the Cabaret entertainment for the last three hours, from 10.30 p.m. until 1.30 a.m. The management’s announcement that the band had been engaged for the night was only made late on Saturday night, and already the booking list is reported to be very heavy and intending patrons should delay no longer in securing their tables. ♦ ♦ ♦ WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. Following is the list of hostesses for, the Community Club this week:—Monday, Miss Blair; Tuesday, Mrs. E. C. Cooper; Wednesday. Mrs. Scammell; Thursday, Mrs. M. Jones; Friday, Mrs. E. Muir: Monday. Mrs. Pocock. The first of a series of “Pupils’ Evenings" was given recently by Mr. Claude Sander at his studio. The items, which were both interesting and enjoyable, consisted of instrumental solos, action-songs, and national dancing. After supper, which was served by the pupils. Items were given by Messrs. C., G.. and N. Sander and Miss Ottilie Sander. At the close of the evening the parents present accorded Mr. Sander a very hearty vote of thanks. The Queen carries out a Cowes programme which hardly varies in any single detail from year to year (says ‘the Queen”). Her visits to different spots on the Island are so well-‘-nown that a crowd always assembles at a certain place on a certain day. guessing that if Her Majesty was there tbe previous year, she would come again—and she invariably does!

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

TRANSFORMING AN IRON BEDSTEAD.

If your bedroom is being aarred by an ugly old bedstead, her Is a hint ff>r you. Do uot let that iron bed be an eyesore any longer—it is the easiest thing in the world to convert that antedehivian piece of furniture into quite an attractive article 1 All you have to do is to go to your ironmonger and ask him to lend you a steel saw.

It is then only a few miputes wort to saw of. the tall end of the bed. Formidable? By no means. It can bo done in live minutes! But if you are afraid to tackle it, get one of the men to do it. In manv bedsteads It will be found necessary only to saw through the pillar each’end of the foot, immediately above the crossbar, though in some cases you uiay have to cut through some thin ones as well.

This can be taken off periodically and washed; otherwise, the chair arms remain ■ 1 • is time And perhaps you will be surprised to learn that the fat pillars each side are almost invariably hollow! When you have done this, file off f. e rough edges with a steel file. The next thing to do is to cover the head of the bed with a closelyreeved curtain run on tapes and tied to the pillars.

When all this is done you will feel really proud of yourself. The room will seem eve. so much bigger—as tall ends on bedsteads seem to take up such a lot of space in small bedrooms.

You will find that the arms of your chairs show signs of wear and tear first, as this part always gets the pressure of hands or elbows. When the loose covers are put on, make a square that can be fixed on to this soon-to-be soiled part temporarily.

for the whole of the cover to be sent to the wash. The stra pieces can quite easily be fastened with press studs.

Nearly every home has some linoleum as floor covering, and this needs attention if it is to look fresh. The best method Is to wash ovor with wai soapy water, and when dry, rub over lightly with a mixture of painters’ size and water. This makes a very good polish. It is a good plan to apply a coat oi clear varnish to your linoleum when it is first laid. This will give a brilliant shine, and the floor will only need a dry cloth or mop > keep it in good condition. The varnish also >rves the linoleum. Both oilcloth and linoleum are improved by being washed in water to which half a cup of ordinary lamp oil has been ad ’ed This does away with scrubbing and polishing and leaves’® shiny surface.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Miss Kathleen Thomson, of Mastertoil, is spending a holiday in the Manawatu • district. Miss K.'.Morrison, of' Lansdowne, Masterton, was in Wellington- for a short visit last .week. Mr; and Mrs.' Sydney Smith-have returned to Lansdowne,. 'Masterton, from a week’s holiday in'Hastings.

* Mrs. Macßae, “Weraiti,” Masterton, has'returned from a trip to Wellington; Mrs. Swinburn Kelly, Of Napier, is j visiting her mother, Mrs. D. B.'Carrick, at Mastertori. . Mrs. G. Smith has returned to Masterton from a trip to Wellington. Miss Alexa Stewart,-‘who has been in Wellington for a short holiday, has returned to Masterton. /

' On ■ Saturday the Sunday school of the Church of Epihany, of Kuripuni, Masterton, celebrated ifs tenth anniversary, with a party for .the children, parents and friends being entertained also. The Rev. W. Bullock returned thanks to'the. superintendent -(Mrs. W. B.- Chennells).

The Director of Plunket Nursing (Miss Patrick), who has been visiting Masterton, has returned to .Wellington. She was completely satisfied with the local Plunket rooms.

Miss Riddell, of Waipukurau, is visiting Feilding. . Mrs. W. Chambers, of Palmerston North, is spending a holiday in Auckland.

Miss Mary Gordon, of Wellington, is visiting Palmerston North, where she is the guest of Mrs. H. Palmers, Lombard Street.

Mrs. A. Cousins has returned to Wellington after a short visit to Palmer-! ston North.

Mrs. A. M. McKenzie, Agmir, India, who has been the guest of Mrs. Kandell, Palmerston North, left, during the week-end for 'Wellington.

Miss Lorna Towler will return to Palmerston North to-day from a short visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Allender, of Wellington, are visiting Wanganui. Mrs. Richardson, Kakaramea, is the guest of her sister, - Mrs. P. Searle, Wanganui.

Mrs. G. H. Swan, Wanganui, has returned from Kawau and Auckland.. Mrs. J. Hussey, Wanganui, is visiting Dunedin. Dr. Bernau and Mrs. and Miss Bernau, have • returned to Napier' from Wanganui. , ■

Mrs. Tilley and Mr. R. Tilley, ‘Wanganui, are visiting New Plymouth.

Nurse Bramford, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. J. Stone. Mrs. J. Hanna, Dannevirke, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. Campion, Wanganui. • ■ ' Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Nolan are Gisborne visitors to'Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs., W. A. Hamilton are Dunedin visitors to Wanganui. . Mrs. O. Warnock, Wanganui, returned late last week from Kakatahi. The death took place at Levin yesterday • of Mrs. Catherine Amos McKegg, one of the most respected members of the community. The deceased lady was in her eighty-fourth year and was predeceased by her husband about 27 years ago. She arrived in New Zealand in the sailing ship Storm Cloud on May 1, 1860, from Perthshire, Scotland, where she was born. For forty years she resided at White Hotise Hotel, Henley, Otago, and for the last twenty years she has been residing tin Levin Surviving ' members of -the family are Mr. William McKegg (Palmerston North), Amos McKegg'(Lake Wanaka)', Mrs. Milne (Greenmeadows), Mrs. J. Methven (Timaru), Mrs. W. W. Shennan (Trentham)’, Mrs. S J. Easton (Foxton), and Misses Margaret and Helen McKegg (Levin). There are twenty grandchildren and' twelve great-grandchildren. .t; n MADAME MENERE’S- APPRECIATION-•. ■ • Madame Menere desires through the: columns of “The Dominion” to express her appreciation of the many kindnesses she-received on-her recent-* toil r. She is now. making arrangements with regard to next season’s furs, which she promises *will contain some exceptional features.—Advt. • ’

Mrs. ’W. Scott and Miss Hera Scott, Wanganui, are visiting Auckland. Miss M. Wilson, Wellington, is visiting Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. J. Watson, Wellington, are visiting Wanganui. The junior pupils of Gonville School, Wanganui, held their fancy dress ball at .the,Gonville Town. Hall on Friday night, when there was a very large-at-tendance of dancers and onlookers. “A little cabaret party to celebrate the final of' the . Wanganui golf tournaipent was held on Saturday night. Mr. D. Collins, of Featherston, the champion, was present, others in the party being Dr. U. Williams and Mrs. Williams, Dr. F. Hutchinson and Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brodie, Mr. and! Mrs. C. Miles, Misses A. Strachan and H. Bernau (Napier), Messrs. D. Kiddiford (WairarapaJ. M. Bernau and J. Bernau (Napier).

Mrs. Edwards, - Wellington, •is the guest of her-sister, Mrs. R. Brown, ■St,J.Ln’s Hill, Wanganui. , On Wednesday night the male members of the ‘ Hawera Tennis Club committee held a very successful bridge party. Prizes were won by Miss TV. Huggins, Mr. H. Raine and Mr. E. P. Cox. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. Raine, Mr. and Mrs. Swinburne, Mr. and Mrs. H. Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. G. Meyrick, Mrs. W. G. Walkley,, Mrs. A., Thomson, Mrs. R. Douglas, Mrs. A. Muir, Mrs. Winks, ■Misses McDonald, Haswell, Buist, Hawkeri (2), Robertson, Blythe (Wanganui), Pease, Page (2), Huggins, (4), Ryan, Washer, Bell, McCormack, Powdrell, Kelleher, Messrs. Hawkery Chuck, Cox, McKenzie, Powdrell, Ryan, M. R. Jones, Griffin, R. Syme, Leece, ■ Simpson, D. Syme; McHattle, Dingle, and Findlater.- , A '\ . - BASKETBALL. An en'd-of-season .party was held by the Wellington Ladies’ Basketball Association last night at the Y.W.C.A. Hall, Boulcqtt Street. There, was a very large gathering, all the teams being'fully represented. Games were played , with much zest during the evening, and inter-club rivalry ' s T a < s keen. During the evening Mrs. J. G. Coates, patroness of the. association, presented the trophies won during the season. Mrs. Muir, president of the association, was in charge of the evening,and welcomed Mrs. Coates, thanking her for attending and presenting the prizes.- Mrs. Coates expressed her interest in the game, and congratulated the winners. . • , - The following were the winners of the trophies for the season:—Championships : Senior A championship, Gilby’s College; senior 8,. Wellington East College Old Girls; third grade, Brymay Club; . fourth grade, St. Thomas’; fifth grade, Ngaio; sixth grade, Northland; seventh grade,.Knox Rere and Banks College (equal); eighth grade, Y.W.C.A. club championship, Y.w:C.A. Seven-a-side tourna--1 ment winners: Senior A, Wesley; senior B, "Wellington East College Old Girls; third grade, Y. Gymnasium; fourth grade, Kirkcaldie and ■ Stains; fifth grade, Ngaio; sixth grade, Kia Ora; seventh grade, Knox Rere; eighth grade, Krio'x Tola. . . , / ' 5

Associations with the best traditions of the Australian stage are recalled by the arrival at Auckland of Lily Titheradge, who has returned to the stage after an absence of 20 years to playin'Margaret Bannerman’s company. In private life .Miss Titheradge is" the wife of Dr. Herrick Knowles, wellknown Sydney medical man, and a-de-scendant of Robert Herrick, the poet. Miss Titheradge comes of a.distinguished stage family. She is a daughter of the late George Titheradge, the famous . character actor, and a sister o>. Dion Titheradge, author and producer, and of Madge Titheradge, who recently mafried and’left the stage. “Although I have not appeared on the professional stage for 20 years; I still appear occasionally in repertory in Sydney, said Miss Titheradge,' on being .greeted at Auckland. “I have played, in several of the Gregan McMahon productions.