Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 15, 12 October 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Handyside and Mrs. Eric Riddiford, of Wellington, arrived in Auckland by the Niagara from a trip to the islands. , ■■ .. •' Miss M. Downes, of the Public Trust Office, Wellington, is at present spending a holiday in Dunedin.

Mrs. Claude Sawtell returned to Christchurch on Wednesday morning, after a visit to Professor and Mrs. Tennant, in Wellington. Miss G. Chalmers, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. 8. Williamson, Epsom, Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Myers have left on a visit to Taupo. Mrs. A. Boyle has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Government House. Wellington. Miss Harcourt, who has been visiting friends iu the country, has returned to,Wellington.

A Wellington visitor to Auckland is Mrs. E. Ackland. Mrs. Lund, and Mrs. Peacock, of Wellington, are at present in Auckland.

Mrs. L. A. Dawber, Palmerston North, will leave to-day by the Maheno for Sydney, where. she will join the Ceramic for South Africa. . Iler daughter, Mrs. Marsack, will accompany her mother as far as Melbourne. Mrs. Maloney, who has been spending a few months in New Zealand, will leave to-day by the Maheno, en route to her home in England. Mrs. Maloney, who is a nurse, came to Australia with a patient, and her visit to New Zealand was primarily to , see her son, who is farming here, and her sister, who is a nurse also? Mrs. Maloney has renewed some acquaintances during her visit amongst the All Black team who visited England in 192-1. At that time Mrs. Maloney was nursing the late Duke of Rutland, and when the All Blacks played Jit Leicester, the Duke invited them to visit Belvoir Castle, his country seat. At the time of their visit the young son of Lady Patricia Ramsay and the children of the Marchioness of Anglesey were staying at the castle. Mrs. Maloney has nursed a number of well-known people in the political and journalistic world in London, one, of her patients being Jamieson (Dr. Jim). The first woman to be given a chair in the University of Jugo-Slavia is Dr. Nenia Atanasijevitch, who has been appointed professor of history of philosophy. She is 30 years of age, and has lectured in Greek at the university for the past four years. She is also an authoress, and several im-, portant works from her pen have been published in French and Serbian. Driven by her need as a milliner to fashion certain flowers required in her. business, Mrs. Coralyn Tefft, of Illinois, U.S.A.,- made such a success of her art in water-colour tinted silk blooms that she now employs 50 women and girls for the same purpose. From her flower company regular shipments go forth to Australia, South Africa, Hawaii, and New Zealand. Even China, with its Oriental art, has demanded the specimens.

Lady Strathspey, who is a New Zealander, has been confiding to the readers of the “Daily Mail” her thoughts on modern life, under the heading “Kindness for Cash.” ‘'We are living too fast,” she says. ■'“We are rushing through life’s new highroad in it high-powered cat, by-passing those quiet havens, those peaceful rustic retreats, where once we-wandered carefree. We are swallowing life whole. One wonders in fact if we are living, at all. Are we not rather ‘rushing through time?”’, . "'■?

The High Commissioner for New Zealand, Sir James Parr, was unable to accept an invitation to be present at a special thanksglvipg service held at St. Martln-in-the-Fields on Sunday, August 27 to mark the Signing of the pact (says a correspondent). Mrs. E. 'A. Aslin, of Dunedin, is visiting Wellington as a delegate to the conference of the League of Mothers. She intends visiting Australia after the conference. . Mrs. F. Grove and Miss Hazel Grove are leaving for an extended visit to Sydney by tne. Mahepo .to-day. ,

Miss Rina Smith, of Wellington, is spending a holiday as the guest of Mrs. Bruce McLeod, “Totaranui,” Colyton.

A pleasant gathering took place, at Wesley Hall, Lower Hutt, on'Wednesday night, when presentations were made to Mr. and Mrs. W. Walton upon their severing their connection with the church/ There was a large gathering, over which the Rev. C. H. Olds presided. Mr. Walton has been associated with the church for 15 years, holding office as circuit steward, society steward. and secretary to the trustees. lii all those years he has not missed n single quarterly meeting nor one of the 95 trustee meetings which have been held. The gifts presented were a clock and an armchair, Mr. F. Jenness speaking on behalf of the trustees, Mr. Burgess for the officers and congregation, and Mrs. Garlick for the ladies. Mr. Walton ’feelingly acknowledged the gifts nnd expressed regret that it had become necessary to leave Lower Hutt and the church With which they had been connected for so long. Refreshments were served and musical Items conrtibuted by Mrs. Aldersley, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Johnson, and Mr. CerteS. «»' ■ » VISITING THE CAPITAL. Miss C. Warburton, Palmerston North, is visiting Wellington for ■ the meeting of-the Girl Guide Association, Mrs. O’Regan and Mrs. F. O’Regan arrived from Dunedin on Wednesday. ♦ • • LEAGUE, OF NATIONS ' < CELEBRATIONS. A League celebration'.was held at Wellington Girlg’ College-yes-terday. The schbol assembled iq; the central halt "'-Soine remarks by'-the principal, Miss Greig, on the League were followed by a programme of songs and recitations. Miss Liddle sang a solo, Mrs. Martyn Williams "How Sleep the Brave, ’’ Miss Ward .and Miss Johnstone “O Lovely Peace”'(Handel)/ and Mrs. Lisle "Largo” (Handel). The school gave several songs, and extracts from “Lockley Hall” were given by pupils of Mrs. Martyn Williams. An address on the “History and Functions of the League of Nations” was given by Mrs. tV. A. Evans, and “Difficulties and Prospects of the League” was the subject selected by Miss Coad for address to the girls, in the unavoidable absence of Sir James Allen. The meeting closed with readings of extracts from Burke and the Scriptures by Miss Greig and a hymn by the pup|lff <

Lily of the Valley, the bride's favourite liiiwer. special bouquets designed by F.? Murray, Vice Regal florist, 3G Willis Street—AllvL

Matters of Interest from Fai and Near

WEDDING. A frock of ivory georgette over white satin, with tight bodice and frilled skirt falling into uneven hem lines, was worn by Runa Maeve Grace, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Mitchinson, of Wellington, for her marriage to Kingston Linley, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gibbons, which took place recently in* St. Thomas’s Church, Newtown. With her frock, the bride, who was given away by her father, wore a veil of the same soft tint which was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms, while she carried a shower bouquet of cream roses, sweet peas, maidenhair fern, snowdrops, and hyacinths. The bridesmaids were tin? sister of the bride, Miss Noeline Mitchinson, and Miss Bernice Elliott. Both were dressed alike in shell pink petalled georgette frocks with taffeta bows at the sides and pink and silver sprays on the shoulders. Each wore a pink tulle head-dress with pink rosebuds, and carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. Kitchlng as groomsman, and Mr. J. A. Young as best man. Following the marriage ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. C. V. Rooke, a reception was held at the home of the parents of the bride at 13 Hiropi Street. Among those present were the bride’s mother, in black crepe de chine with oriental trimmings, and carrying a bouquet of mauve anemones and coloured freesias; Mr. and Mrs. M. Mitchinson, junior, the latter in apricot crepe de chine; Mr. and Mrs. McCartney, the latter in black lace over pink georgette; Mr. and Mrs. Warren, the latter in floral silk; Mrs. Langsdale (sister of the bridegroom), in blue crepe de chine'; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mitchinsori, the latter in navy blue mariette; Misses’ G. and L. Mitchinson, in black georgette; Mrs. Fauvell, in black beaded georgette; Misses F. and .M. Elliott, the former in blue mariette and silver lace, and the latter in pink- net; Miss R. Foley, in pink georgette and silver lace; Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, the latter in jade green panne velvet; Mr. and Mrs. Noble-Campbell, the latter in cream brocaded georgette; Miss J. Mitchinson, in pink petalled crepe de chine; Mrs. Bird, in champagne marocain;. Mr. and Mrs. .Ross, the latter in flame-coloured mariette'; Miss Burrell, in blue marocain;. and Mr and Mrs. Calcinai, the latter in blu? marocain. The bridegroom’s gift to his bride was a cream fox fur, and the bride’s to the ; bridegroom a gold signet ring. The bridesmaids received gold bangles as presents from the bridegroom Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons went northward for their honeymoon, the latter travelling in a chenille jumper costume with hat to tone, and a black coat, with cape collar.

The wedding took place at Knox Church, Mastertou, on Wednesday of Jessie Gwendoline, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.-A. Finlayson, of Lincoln Road, Masterton, to Finlay Edward Cockroft, of Palmerston North. The bride was attired in white crepe de chine, trimmed with silver lace. She was attended by Miss Vera Tinkler,’ who wore pink crepe’ de chine, with silver trimmings. Miss Gwendoline Ward Clark was flower girl, her dress being of apricot crepe de chine. Mr. J. W, Blummont, of Palmerston North, acted as best man. ' . . . . ♦ * ■ .ih;.,,. " CROQUET. ■ . CENTRAL CLUB. The Central Croquet Club (Petone) opened its season on Wednesday in fine weather. There was a large attendance of members and representatives of other clubs. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mrs. -Harding (patroness of the club), the opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. Earl McKenzie, who was presented with a bouquet in the club’s colours. Mrs. R. 0. Kirk (vicepresident) was the recipient of a posy at the hands of Miss Margaret Cleland. Mrs. McKenzie, in declaring the season open, expressed the hope that Mrs. Wild, the president of the club would soon recover from her Illness. Owing to recent rain the green was unfit for play, and a series of competitions were held. ' They resulted as follow: —Angles, Mrs. Hobbs (St. Augustine’s) ; ladder, Mrs Marsden (St. Augustine’s); putting, Mrs. McKelvie (Ngaroma); dandy, Miss Mitchinson (Newtown) ; donkey, Mrs. Thornton (Wellington). A dainty afternoon tea was served and enjoyed by all. ' '' /

The annual meeting of the Wanganui Girl Guides’ Association was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. F. S. Barton (president) presided. The annual report stated that there were 472 Guides and Brownies in Wanganui district, comprising 13 Guide companies, seven Brownie packs, one Ranger company, one Guide company (Turakina) and one Ranger company (Turakina). All the companies, etc., are progressing well. Guides had again assisted the Plunket Society by making garments for distribution among the needy. In the summer swimming sports ’were held, for which challenge cups had been presented by. Misses Newcombe and Hatrick, while during the winter a basket-ball tournament was held for a challenge cup presented by Sirs. A. H. E. Wall. In the summer a camp, under Miss Soeburg, was held at Turakina, and one at Westmere, under Miss Marshall. The election of officers for the year was as follows: —President, Mrs J. S. Barton (re-elected).;, vicepresidents, Mesdames Creed-Meredith, J. Ballance, C. P. Brown, A. G. Bignell, F. A. Krull, J. Higgle, M. Fell, W. T. Weller, F. Beaven, J. W. Hirst, W. Rodgers, W. Tye, O. W. Gaze, Hurst, M. Hirst, Wishart, Newman, A. E. Silk, A. Wilson, C. Duigan, and Miss Currie; secretary and treasurer. Miss E? Basshtt-Smith? •-/..-'tv' ww

• J. R. McKenzie ' have' a wonderful: selection of dolls and at present these are all being much reduced iu price. This is a good opportunity to buy for Christmas. These dolls are imported fi-om various '■'parts of the world and are excbllent „v;.lue. They hiive.ii’eal hair in lovely curls, eyebrotvs, . eyelashes, they go to sleep, talk, move, apd there are boy dolls, girl dolls and toby : ■dolls, and dolls that can be bathed like, a real baby.—Adyt.

Smart two-piece suits in chepille are exceptionally reasonable fpr-' three guineas'at George and Doughty,. They are in all the new shades of beige, fawn, green, blue, rosewood, also nrivy bine and black. Embroidered in contrasting tones and gold threadhltike ail agreeable and smart finish to these very attractive frocks. Some of these models have V necks, others square neck line, md belted effects to the jumper top — Advt.

WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. The matron of St. Barnabas’ Motherless Babies’ Home acknowledges the following gifts:—Two-Garment So‘cletv ■ . per -. Mrs. ■ Crompton-Smith, clothes; Mrs. England, M.L.C., Anonymbus, .E. Pallport,. Mrs, W.; Best, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Grace,. "Granny.” Mrs. 'Lowd, garments ; :'Miss Cock, Morris chair; Mrs,'Hands, 2 fowls; Mrs Ahearn, jam; : M. and E. Chandler, 4 ‘dozen eggs;'Mrs. Ayr j, eggs; Mrs. Curtis, doll’s bed;'. Mrs.? Freeman, socks arid- shoes; girls from Hataitai School, Dorotbv Hunter, Joyce Birinie, K. Williams, Npla‘Murrell, Mamie Williams, jovce Elders, £lO. The results to date from “vanishing'teas,” £ll2 17s. Bd.

■ To give your floors a beautiful polish housewives are recomr-’nded to use nothing but C.O. Wax shine, all sizes, ’all stores.—Advt.

; CABARET EVENING. '.Wednesday night was a “red-letter” one at the Adelphi Cabaret A great many well-known people attended, and ballrooms and lounge were crowded. The Toni Katz Band was present, and after giving their wellknown stage acts, combined with the cabaret orchestra, to supply the music for the dances, and the dancers declared it quite the best evening ever held at the cabaret. The Prime Minister (Right Hon. J. G. Coates) and Mrs. Coates took a party, including Rear-Admiral Hyde, Misses Dugdale and Jervis, Messrs. J. Stevenson and Nicholls, and a party from Government House included Lord Waleran. Captain Boyle, Mrs. W. Leckie. Misses J. Leckie, M. Findlay, and Alison Kirkcaldic. Others present included: Dr. and Mrs. Bowerbank, Dr. and Mrs. Litchfield. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ward.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Patterson, Mr. and I Mrs. Cheviot Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W.K < Leicester, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Madden, Misses Grace Booth, j Agnes Duncan, Zolirab, Shirtcliffe, . and M. Morlce, Mrs. Herbert Kirkcaldie. Miss Brodie, Messrs. J. Findlay. Whyte, ’ Richardson, G. Toogood, Doughty, Caselberg, Longuet, Daysh, Captain Bland, Captain Edkins, Dr. : ,Kemp, and a large number of officers from H.M.A.S. Australia. ?