Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 35, 5 November 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

it Matters of Interest from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss Marjorie Reed, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. River in Christchurch for the racing. X . and Mrs. J. Henrys, of Wellington, are in. Christchurch for the races. Miss Jocelyn Riddiford, of Wellington, will be the guest of Mrs. H. D. Acland, Park Terrace, for Race Week in Christchurch. Mrs. A. P. Bennett, of Hataitai, is paying a visit to Mrs. Johnston, at Redcilffs, Canterbury. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Herd and Mrs. Mansfield, of Wellington, and Mrs. G. Mirams, of Lower Hutt, are also visitors to Christchurch this week. Dr. Sylvia Chapman is visiting the South Island. Miss K. Mackersey, who has been visiting 'Wellington, has retutrned to Hawke’s Bay. Miss Gretchen von Dadelzsen left Hastings last week to live in Wellington. Their Excellencies the. GovernorGeneral and Lady Alice Fergusson will leave for Christchurch to-morrow night, and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Studholme, Fendalton. Their Excellencies, who will be accompanied by Captain Orr-Ewlng and Miss F. Dugdale, will attend the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting at Biccarton, the A. and P. Association Show at Addington, and a ball which is being organised by Mrs. Algar Williams on Thursday night (says the ‘Sun”). Mr. Justice Frazer and Mrs. Frazer are visiting Christchurch. Visitors to Christchurch for the races include Mr. and Mrs. Elgar, of Featherston, Mr. and Mrs. GageWilliams, Lower Hutt, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, of Dannevirke, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKenzie, and Mrs. C. B. Trimnell, of Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Gentles have returned to New Plymouth from Wellington. Miss Bell, Wellington, has been visiting Eltham. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ballinger and Mrs. Murray Litchfield, of Wellington, are visiting Christchurch for the races. Mr. and Mrs. E. Riddiford have gone to Christchurch for Cup week. Mrs. O. S. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. D. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. R. Murphy, are all Wellington visitors to Christchurch this week. Misses Colbeck and Waller, of Wellington, have been visiting the Franz Josef Glacier. r j Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blundell Price, of Christchurch, who have been touring abroad, will return to New Zealand by the Aorangi, about November 11. Miss Betty River has returned to Christchurch from Wellington. In honour of Miss Newman, formerly matron of St. Helens Hospital, Wellington, who on her retirement is taking up residence in Christchurch, several nurses arranged a pleasant gathering held at the residence of Sister Jones in Opawa. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and an amusing competition was won by Miss Johnston. Someone showed me a new face powder the other day (says a writer in the London “Daily Telegraph”. It is not made of ground or sifted “riz,” but of ground and sifted rose petals. Somewhere down on the Cote d’Azur there is an old chateau gar-den where innumerable rose trees have bloomed unheeded for many years, until someone with - ideas took it into his head to make a new nnd expensive powder from their petals. And this new powder is delightful. It has that faint and delicious perfume of faded roses which hitherto has only been found in grandmothers’ pot-pourri jar. It,is soft as silk to the skin and an excellent powder to use with some of the taffeta and lace evening dresses in eighteenth century style now being’shown by the dress artists. There was a pleasant gathering recently at the home of Mrs. C. F. Smith, 35 Central Terrace, the occasion being a “kitchen tea” in honour of Miss Eva Tonks, whose marriage is to take place shortly. In spite of most inclement, weather a large number of guests were received by Mrs. Smith, who wore black satin with touches of cornflower blue; Miss Beatrice Smith wore dainty floral voile; Miss Tonks beige mariette and lace, with mauve posies; and Miss Valerie Carr, pale pink crepe de chine. During the afternoon the guest of honour was presented by Miss Carr with a novelty bouquet made by Miss Smith of pegs ingeniously decorated to form flowers and streamers of crepe paper and blue bags. The opening of parcels revealed a choice assorment of gifts, both useful and beautiful, and a dainty afternoon tea was enjoyed by all. The winner of the competition was Mrs. F. Chisholm nnd the consolation prize went to Mrs. G. Edwards. . Dancers and bridge enthusiasts will be interested to learn that a special cabaret evening is to be held at the Adelphi Cabaret to-night in the interests of Iphigenia, the Queen of Entertainments, in the carnival. Proceeds from this will be devoted to the National Art Gallery and Dominion Museum Fund. An unusual opportunity is thus offered to the public to spend an enjoyable night at the cabaret and at the same time assist such a deserving cause. SYDAL CALENDAR FREE! Sydal users are all over New Zealand and we wish them to have a pocket calendar which we are producing. Send a postcard and yours will be sent to you. No charge! No condition!! If you are not a Sydal user now we hope you will soon become one. Sydal Proprietary, 75 Kent Terrace, Wellington.—Advt. STRENGTHENING FOODS FOR INVALIDS. GREATEST CAUTION ESSENTIAL. Certainly invalids need strengthening foods, but the greatest care must be exercised in deciding what foods are to be t. ken. It is surprising how easily the weakened digestive organs are overtaxed. As a correct strengthening food there is nothing better than “Wyndale” Sugar of Milk. Though wonderfully nourishing, it can be digested with ease. Add two dessertspoonsful to the tumbler when preparing milk and water, egg and milk, gruel custard. I-a, coffee, cocoa, and jellies. ; Ask your grocer for “Wyndale” Sugar of Milk. It is t'e purest and best obtainable.—Advt. Try C.O. Polishing Oil for Windows. Mirrors. Furniture, Mow Cur Is lid. per Goz. bottle. Out on its own. C.O. , Products, Ltd.. 163 Adelaide Road, , Wellington.—Advt.

ENGAGEMENT. Thyra -Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Baldwin, Lyall Bay, to Hugh O’Neill, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson, of ‘“Langholm,” Epsom, Auckland. May, younger daughter of Mrs. Muller and the late Mr. H. Muller, of IS Hall Street, Wellington South, to William Wingfield, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Monks, of Levin. The wedding took place on "Wednesday at Rangitumau, Masterton, of Magdalene, daughter of Mr. John Harvey, of Rangitumau, to James Lawson, of ■Wellington. The bride was attired in powder blue mariette, with hat to • match. Miss Chris Harvey attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore pale apricot crepe de chine, embroidered with gold. Captain Galloway acted as best man. • » • x WEDDING. BAIN—NIKOLAISON. A marriage of interest to Hawke’s Bay residents took place at Norsewood on October 23, when lan Young, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bain, "Fairview,” Dannevirke, was married to Gladys Laura, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Nikolaison, of Ormondville, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. T. Macky, Dannevirke. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. The wedding inarch from “Lohengrin” was played by Miss Pederson as the bridal party entered and stood under a large floral bell. The bride, who was given away by her father, was in a long frock of ivory mariette and silver lace, with long tightly fitting sleeves. Her train was of ivory georgette, lined with pale pink and finished with a large silver bow. Her toilet was completed with a tulle veil arranged with a coronet of orange blossom and she carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley, roses and maidenhair fern. There were four bridesmaids, Miss Dulcie Nikolaison, sister of the bride, chief bridesmaid, an! Misses Sheila, Mollie and Fiona Bain, sisters of the bridegroom, two of whom wore frocks of powder blue and two pale pink georgette, hand embroidered in shades to tone. They also wore large picture 1 its and carried bouquets of pink and blue. Patricia Stevens, of Wellington, niece of the bride, froeked in pink georgette, and carrying a basket of lilies of the valley and roses, was flower girl, while Olaf , Nikolaison, nephew of the bride, dressed in powder blue velvet and crepe de chine, assisted as page. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. W. A. Carmichael, of Auckland, as lest man and Mr. G. R. Milne, of Wellington, as groomsman. At the reception held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mrs. Nikolaison received her guests in a black crepe satin and lace gown and black hat with ospreys. She also carried a bouquet of apricot roses. Mrs. Bain, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black accordion-pleated georgette frock, relieved with white, over which was worn a black georgette coat, a black hat with ospreys, and she carried a bouquet of crimson roses. Mr. and Mrs. lan Bain left by car amidst showers of rose petals and confetti, for a tour of the North Island, the bride wearing a Lido blue'mariette frock and coatee with hat to tone, and carrying a musquash coat. LONDON SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT. (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) London, November 2. The “Daily Express” states that Lady Loughborough will shortly be married to Sir John Milbanke. Lady Loughborough was married to Lord Loughborough in 1915, but they were divorced in 1926. She is the only daughter of Mr. 11. Chisholm, of Sydney, and has two sons. Sir John Milbanke, who is the eleventh baronet, succeded his father in 1915, and has never been married. » » » REBUILDING ST. ANNE’S. BAZAAR OPENED. With the object of adding to the church building fund, a bazaar, which I will last for a week, was opened on Saturday night at St. Anne’s Hall, Newtown, by Mr. R. McKeen, M.P. Mrs. McKeen was also present. Mr. W. H. Giles introduced Mr. McKeen, stating that a small but energetic committee had been formed about 1 eighteen months before to raise the £5OOO required before the work of rebuilding the churmh would be begun. Starting with a legacy from the late Miss Emily Segrief of £2OO, the fund now' stood at £2OOO. That was a very good result for the committee’s efforts • so far. Very great assistance had been given by the school children themselves. An amount of £llO had been raised through their own efforts. (Ap- . plause). This had been accomplished ! all by their Id. and 3d. sales of work. At one they had brought the articles, priced them and sold them among themselves and raised £l9. Mr. McKeen. recalled the time when he opened a similar bazaar for the same cause in September of last year. Although the amount seemed very large, the workers had hopes. Looking at the amount now raised, he thought they had done wonderfully well. The building erected in the 90’s suited many years ago, but it had now outlived its usefulness. The final £3OOO would be but another, step, now they had got so far. He trusted and hoped that through the offrts of the men and women, the end would see the erection of a beautiful building in Wellington South. Mr. T. Murphy, moved a vote of thanks to Mr.. McKeen for attending the bazaar at such a busy time for him and the motion was carried by acclamation. During the evening the pupils of Miss Kathleen O’Brien gave a display of various fancy dances. Following are the stall-holders;— Fancy stall: in charge of Mrs. W. H. Giles, assisted by Mesdames Miller, Butler, Williams, Robinson, Harriss, Moloney, Fitzgibbon, Bonisch, Misses Lander, Wylie, Callaghan, Robinson. Coulston, Gould, Stratford, Cooper. Trevor. Stevens, Williams, Darroch, McSweeney, Fleming, Gamble, and Dillon. Sweet stall: in charge of Mesdames Hobbs, Daker and Pearce, assisted by Mesdames McCosker, O’Sullivan. Hynes, Misses McCosker. Kelleher, Moxey, J. Turnbull. Produce stall: in charge of Mesdames Radomski and R. Brown, assisted by Mesdames McTnvisli, Fuller, Collet. Misses Flanagan, E. Turnbull, B. Christensen., C. Radomski. Tea rooms: . Mesdames Hayden and Kirby, assisted by Mesdames McCarthy, Murphy, M. Moloney. McGregor, Holden, G. Hayden, Misses Roache and Albright. Toy stall: Misses R. Kirby, Butler, and K. Kirby. Soft drinks and ice cream: Mr. Radomski. Games in charge of Mr. A. Miller, assisted by Messrs. M. Mol-

oncy, Sharpe, Cass, Durney, and Pender. Most children know and love the works of Edith Howes. Her latest book, Lilici Island,” is an exciting story of romance and adventure, told in the style that children appreciate, of real people doing real things. A sane, healthy story which aunties will want to give to nieces and nephews for Christmas. Enid, Jim and Wuffles go secretly to a lonely New Zealand Island. For a month they live there by themselves, seeking for treasure —gold, silver and pearls. They have thrilling adventures, find and cook their own food in the Maori oven they have made for themselves. They learn the songs and habits of birds, they even have a birthday party and act a play. At last, after a month, and thoughts of home have begun to be alluring, Uncle Jack rescues them and takes them home. Lily of the Valley, the bride’s favourite flower, special bouquets designed by F. Murray, Vice Regal florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt

FASHION PARADE. Something quite unique in Fashion Parades will be held every afternoon at the Adelphi Cabaret this week, commencing to-day. As a rule fashion parades are given by one firm, but this will be by a number so that there will be much variety among the fashions shown. Madame Cowan will supply the gowns and millinery, the latest models for the coming season. A. Tossman and Co.. will show furs, R. Hannah and Co. will be responsible for the shoes worn; Nash’s will display the latest handbags, and the makers of Phoenix Hosiery the Very latest in stockings, so that patrons will get a good idea of how ‘“milady” is to dress, from the top of her shingled head to the tip of her dainty toe. Patrons can see all this while enjoying afternoon tea and in addition they will be able to dance as usual. Tables can be reserved without extra charge, and it would be as well for those wishing to attend to make sure of seeing this unique fashion display by reserving without delay.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mrs. C. G. Harker, of Waipawa, is visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. Beardsail, of Wellington, has been visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. P. A. McHardy, of Hawke’s Bay, has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. R. Bale, Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Tingey and Miss Hilda Tingey, of Fellding, have left for a holiday visit to Russell. Miss Francis Fraser, of Palmerston North, left on Saturday for a holiday visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. C. Arbon has returned to Palmerston North after a visit to Mrs. F. IV. Arbon, of Pohangina. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hodder, of Palmerston North, will leave this week on a holiday visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Hodder, Taihape.

Miss Eden Macfarlane, of Napier, has returned home after a short visit to Palmerston North, where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. Millar.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Saunders Watts, who have been ‘staying with' Mrs. Watts’s mother, Mrs. W. B. Fowler, Palmerston North, left for Auckland on Friday night and sail for their home in Western Australia.

Miss M. Hay, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs. B. Black, Wanganui. •A very successful dance recital was given by Miss Viola Barker at the Marton Town Hall last -week. Some most original and excellent interpretations wore presented. The frocking was artistic in colour and design, and the music, under the direction of Mrs. Cunningham, was beautiful. Miss Barker and her pupils are indeed to be congratulated on the performance. The audience was most enthusiastic, and bouquets were showered on the participants. Mr.' and Mrs. J. Evans are Taihape visitors to Palmerston North. Mrs. F. Ellinghani is a Dannevirke visitor to Wanganui. Among the race visitors to Christchurch are Mr. and Mrs. N. Blackmore, of Palmerston North.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Hewitt (Dannevirke) are visiting M’aiiganui. Miss Leicester (Rotorua) is the guest of Mr. R. Neumann, Wanganui.

Mrs. G. Williams (Hawke’s Bay) is visiting Wanganui.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Durrant (Taihape) are visiting Palmerston North.

Mrs. J. H. Clay, Gonville, Wanganui, was hostess on Friday afternoon at a party given in honour of Miss Marjorie Saunders, who is to be married shortly. The drawing-room was gay with flowers and Mrs. Clay received her guests in a frock of navy georgette. Among those present were Mesdames Herbert Taylor, H. E. Ziesler, Misses E. Greenwood, C. and Una Hine, O. Ziesler, M. Belcher, Orbell, M. Saunders, B. Baird, R. and M. Mcßeth, N. Cowper, B. Davidson, D. HughesJohnson. r

On Friday might several members of the Lady Jellicoe Club gave a “kitchen” evening in honour of Miss D. Neumann, who is to be married shortly. The rooms were nicely' decorated with pink roses and lily, of the valley. Competitions were won by Mesdames Sommerville and Wall. Miss Neumann wore a frock of georgette, beaded in gold. Among those present were Mesdames R. Neumann, A. Walker, U. Williams, T. Graham, T. Wells, L. Benjamin, H. Duigan, IV. Wall, S. Robinson, R. D. Tosswill, L. Strachan. C. Avery, Bullock-Douglas, A. G. Cross, Palmer-Jones, A. Sutherland, F. Swan, T. Oldaker, R. Sommerville, J. Knight, R. Triggs, C. Treadwell, D. Woon. F. Fantham, Ross Campion, W. Gardner, V. Hazard, S. Robinson, G. H. Swan, Misses J. Strachan, Mitchell, G. Leicester (Rotorua), A. Jardine, C. Ham-, mond, Metcalfe, Nelson, A., Fantham.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wood, of Sealey Road, Napier, are on an extended holiday to the Morere thermal districts and are guests at the Hot Springs Hotel.

Mik and . Mrs. Grear, of Wellington, were guests at the Morere Hot Springs Hotel during the week and intend spending a few days at Wanganui prior to their return home. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hartland, of Waipukurau, have left for the Morere hot springs, where they intend spending several days. Dr. Ewart, of Wellington, and Miss Ewart were recent guests at the Morere Hot Springs Hotel. MADAME MENERE’S HINTS ON FURS. A very effective and easy method of cleaning white furs, says Madame Mcnere, is to make a thick paste of ordinary starch, with cold water, and witli a nail brush or tooth brush, apply the paste to the fur, brushing it on the way the fur is running. Afterwards allow the fur to dry on a hanger, and then shake it well and beat it all over with a cane. —Advt.

WELLINGTON EAST GIRLS’ COLLEGE. SUCCESSFUL FAIR. On Saturday afternoon the Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup) opened the fair and exhibition of work, which the Wellington East Girls’ College held to raise funds for the development of the grounds. Apologies for absence were received from tlie Prime Minister and Mrs. Coates, and from Mr. W. 11. P. Barber, chairman of the Board of Governors. Mr. F. Holdsworth, in introducing Mr. Troup, mentioned that the parents had raised £lOO for the present tennis courts and the Department had given them £lBO which, he said, was the most liberal thing he had ever known them do. They hoped to Jay two more courts in the front and perhaps a third one at the side of rhe school. With that object, the ladies’ auxiliary and the old girls were bolding the fair.

The Mayor declared that the secondary schools of New Zealand deserved every encouragement which they received. As far as his experience went, there was no secondary school in the world superior to those in New Zealand. He suggested that the Government might cut through the neighbouring hill and that would allow the girls to play cricket and all the other games which girls play to-day. (Laughter.) Mr. Troup then ,declared the fair opened, and the large crowd which had assembled 'either watched the drill display, made purchases- at the numerous stalls, or tried their skill at the sideshows.

The drill display comprised marching by Forms V and VI; Swedish drill bv Form V; Morris dance. Form IV A; folk dance by Form I.V; the Polonaise by Form 111. Exhibitions of needlework, cooking, home science, drawing, painting, and history of geographical school work were also to be seen. The following were the stall-holders: Sweets, Mesdames Mitchell, Gambrill, Coull, Castle, Arkinstall, Ashendon, Whitely and King; flowers, Mesdames Lancaster, Marshall. Austin. Small. Hunt find Fletcher; fancy goods. Form IV; cakes, Mesdames Chatfield, Vare, Whiteford, Mills, McFarlane, Duncan and Hally; books. Mrs. Job: ice-cream, Misses East, Holdsworth, Storrock, McCrae, Carson, Parker, Rawle and Gibson; side-shows, Messrs.. Call, McLaren, Klee, King and Jenkins: tearooms, Mesdames Barker, Sired, Sturzaker. Watts, Morrell. Young. Graham, Witcombe, Kean and Hyatt.

CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL PARTY.

In connection with the Red Cross fair, which has been held in the Town Hall for three days, there was organised a large children's fancy dress party on Saturday afternoon, the children impersonating countries where the Junior Red Cross functions. There was plenty bf scope as there are over forty countries, so that the children came as Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Mexican, Czecho-Slovakian, Austrian, French, and many other nationalities, as well as in the usual dresses which appear at fancy dress parties. There was a delightful small French cook, a French soldier looking as untidy as such often do in working kit, but absolutely correct in detail, a tiny Russian, girl, and a little lady front Palestine, a Burmese with his “sarong” quite correctly folded, a Maori beautifully carried out, a Mexican entirely dressed in paper, showing much work, Hawaiians. Dutch, an Austrian girl, Irish, Scotch. English, and many others. It was quite a difficult matter to adjudge the best among so many, but prizes were finally given to the following:—Under 10 years: Boys, Daniel Connor, as a French soldier, 1; Robert Park, as Hungarian, 2. Girls: Naomi Power, as a girl of Palestine, 1; Dawn Larsen, as a Russian, 2. Over 10 years: Boys, Neville Toogood, as a Burmese. 1; Ray,Brattle, as a Mexican, 2. Girls: Natalie Whiteman, as a Maori, 1; Susie Bremner, as a coster girl, 2. Members of Toe H„ under Mr. Silver, were in charge of the afternoon’s amusements, among which was a skipping competition, some of the children showing wonderful staying power at this exercise. Pupils of Miss Vaughan gave several fancy dances, Mr. Lansdown supplied a Punch and Judy show, and Uncle Ernest, from Radiolaud.- appeared and told stories to the children. The Toe H. members worked hard to give the children a throughly good time.

There was' a good attendance of adults, so that the stalls did good business, and the attendance in the evening was also good. The Y.M.C.A. gymnasium class again gave a demonstration. and during the evening postcards signed by Kingsford Smith and Ulm were auctioned by Mr. Price. Junior Red Cross members from Petone West assisted at the stalls during the afternoon and evening.