Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 50, 22 November 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest D- from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. A. Currie and Miss Currie, of Wellington, are visiting Hanmer Springs. Miss Margaret Malfroy (Wellington) has returned to Christchurch from Timaru, and is staying with Miss Enright, Bealey Avenue. Lady Myers aud Miss Myers are at present on a tour of the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Madden, of Wellington, are visiting the South Island. Mrs. Norman Bell, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. J. A. Jenkins, in Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. B. Masters, of Wellington, are in Auckland, and are the guests of Mrs. H. Andrews, Remuera. Mrs. G. S. Amos, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. W. McLean, Wellington, is visiting Auckland and is the guest of Mrs. P. Donald. Miss Stewart accompanied the Hon. W. Downie Stewart on his return to Wellington from Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fields, of Wellington, are staying in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. W. McLean, of Wellington, who have been spending a holiday in Auckland, have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Carter Ross, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland, and are the guests of Mrs. J. Webster, Herne Bay. Miss Gladys Watkins (Wellington) has started her course of pianoforte tuition at the Royal Academy of Music under Mr. Harold Craxton (says a London correspondent). With this accomplished teacher she hopes later to have a special course of lessons in accompaniment. Miss Watkins has already had one or two interesting engagements since her arrival. This month she will be the accompanist at the trl-centenary banquet of the Honourable Company of Playing Card Makers. On this occasion one of the vocalists will be Miss Eunice Meredith (Christchurch). Mr. and Mrs. David Black, who left for England in April, completed a tour of England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. They are at present in Australia, having arrived in Sydney recently by the Maloja. They intend leaving Sydney on November 30 for New Zealand, and will spend a few days in Wellington with Mrs. Black’s brother, Dr. Leonard A. Line, and Mrs. Line, of Rintoul Street, Newtown, before proceeding to their home in Slater Street, Christchurch. • • « VISITING THE CAPITAL. Mrs. Clissold and Mrs. W. D. Fitzgerald, of Napier, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. K. S. Mcßae, of Napjer, is at present in Wellington. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. The Assistant-Commissioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Mr. A. 0. Richardson, visited Masterton this week to inspect the Masterton Ambulance aud Nursing Divisions. Members were put through a satisfactory course of bandaging and the year’s records were inspected. Mr. J. P. Hislop, district superintendent, and Mrs. Baritrop, lady district officer, accompanied the assistant commissioner. A social evening, as a close to a strenuous year’s work, was held by the ■Wellington Nursing Division on Tuesday. Officers of the district and corps staffs were present—Mr. A. O. Richardson, Mr. J. P. Hislop, Mrs. Stace, Miss Fossette, Mr. Ward, Dr. Line, Mrs. Steptoe, and Mrs. Richardson. Officers of the division, Miss MeKnight, Miss Griffiths, and Miss Bates received the guests. Competitions and musical items were enjoyed, the competition winners being Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Day, Miss Bates, Miss Fossette, and My. Ward. Mr. Richardson thanked the members of the division on behalf of the district officers present, and Mr. Ward for the corps staff. « ♦ * WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Wellington branch of the Navy League will be held at the league rooms, 212 Lambton Quay, on December 4, at 2.30 p.m., when all members are invited to be present to discuss the annual report and balance-sheet and to elect the president arid committee for the ensuing twelve mouths. An interesting year’s work will be reviewed and plans suggested for the future. In an advertisement nominations are invited for the office of president, and for members of committee, and these must be forwarded to the hon. secretary, Mrs. Harding, Petone, not later than next Tuesday. The monthly meeting of the Citizens’ Day Nursery was held last week, when the following were present:—Mrs. Reid (president), Mrs. Firth (hon. treasurer), Mrs. Gray, Mrs. W. Luke, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Brent, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Myers, and Miss Cable. Apologies were received from Lady Luke, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Adamson, Mrs. Levy, Miss Ewart, and Miss Moss. The president welcomed Mrs. Clarke on her return to the committee. Mrs. Clarke, who has been for several months in Australia, spoke interestingly of the various institutions she visited. On that side of the water, she said, it seemed almost the usual thing to run a day nursery, or creche, in conjunction with a kindergarten—a very natural association, it was agreed. The nursery is in great demand, and on some days the matron is obliged to refuse children for lack of accommodation. As it is, the dinner table is quite full each noon, the staff being kept going serving all their little clients. The following gifts were gratefully acknowledged:—Mr. Rod. bones: New Zealand Trawling Co., fish; Boston Cake Shop, cakes: Mrs. Reid, tennis balls, sweets, and biscuits: Mrs. Kirk, singlets: Mrs. Hicks, clothes; Mrs. Clarke, prunes: Mrs. Adamson, eggs: Mrs. Brent, biscuits: “A Friend.” feeders: Mrs. Firth, flowers: Mrs. Tennent, clothes: Mr. White, sweets: Mr. Stewart, child’s cot; Miss Joyce Copper, toys.

Fashionably designed ' frocks at George and Doughty’s Ltd. combine a reasonable price with correct fabrics and inodes. A smart carnation pink georgette two-piece ensemble has a short coat. The frock is quaintly trimmed with hand-painted flowers and french knots. A pretty beige georgette dress has groups of smocking and fine pleats, and is trimmed with narrow lines of chocolate georgette. Fawn georgette is wecssfnlly used for a frock which Ims an original trimming of tine braid lace, and n row of (leamanto buttons down the front. Reseda green georgette makes another of these attractive little frocks, which also has smocking and fine pleats. 'Phis house has an extensive choice of smart afternoon and semi-evening frocks.—Advt,

ENGAGEMENT. Joan, eldest daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Karslake, 11 Southwick Crescent .London, W.2, to Captain J. S. M. Ritchie, R.N., fifth son of the late Mr. J. M. Ritchie and Mrs. Ritchie, Balaraid, Dunedin, at present Naval Attache British Embassy, Washington, U.S.A. Mary Anastasia (Moy), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Tracy, Wellington, to Noel McNair, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. R. G. Thomson, of Austin Street, Wellington. ACTRESS TO MARRY ITALIAN COUNT. An Australian Press Association message from London 'States that Miss Tallulah Bankhead is shortly to marry Count Anthony de Bosdari, who is connected with some of the oldest Italian families, and who is stated to have settled £lOO,OOO as a wedding gift. LEVIN HOME. RENOVATED BUILDING REOPENED. There was a large gathering at the Levin Memorial Home for Girls at Berhampore yesterday afternoon, when the home was reopened after the reconditioning made necessary by the recent fire. Some months ago a fire in the home caused serious damage and the children were taken to Miramar, where a large house was rented, while the house was repaired. Some necessary alterations were carried out and additions made. New windows have been put in, a sick bay made, and the kitchen and diningroom enlarged, and the whole house has been repainted and repapered. The building was reopened yesterday by Sir Alexander Roberts, who said that, while a fire was good in causing renovations, there was the other side, and the committee had bad to dip into the reserve fund to the extent of £lOOO to pay for the repairs, and they appealed to all generous friends to help to make good that amount. Toe H. had been helpful in many ways, and had levelled the grounds, making a nice playing area. Sir Alexander Roberts said that the motto of that organisation was “Service,” aud so if the home required their services he hoped they would call upon them. The home was now open ouce more for work and play, and he hoped everyone would consider it worthy of their support.

Lady Luke, who introduced Sir Alexander Roberts, paid a tribute to the work of the president, Miss Archibald, who had been busy night and day while the alterations had been in progress. She also said that she hoped people would become regular subscribers at any small sum, which would greatly help the work. Mr. Kean, headmaster of Berhampore School, paid a tribute to the work of the home and the way in which the matron looked after the children under her care. Miss Archibald thanked Sir Alexander Roberts and Lady Roberts for attending, and said that all the committee had worked hard at all times in the conduct of the home. Songs were given by Mrs. Allright and Miss Crump, and the children sang songs and gave some folk dances. Afternoon tea was served and the visitors were shown over the home, which looks very spruce and fresh in its coat of new paint. There were stalls for’ the sale of cakes, flowers, etc., and these did very well, and many gifts were received In money and kind for the home. Miss Archibald, president, and Mrs. Stace, secretary, with Lady Luke, received the guests. Stalls were in charge of the following:—Cakes, Mrs. McEldowney, Mrs. Longmore, Miss Archer, Miss Young, and Miss Dorothy Archibald; produce, Mrs. Meek, Miss Barry, Miss Chalmers, assisted by Miss Hume and Mrs. Low; flowers, Mrs. Holdsworth, Mrs. Gillespie, and Mrs. Nairn. Some of the old girls of the home had a sweet stall, and the senior girls had novelties for sale. Afternoon tea was in charge of Mrs. Stace, with Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Pope, and Mrs. Gillinghame, in the diningroom, and Miss Tendall, Mrs. McArthur, and Miss Greenwood were in charge in the committee room. CHURCH BAZAAR. The annual sale of work of St. Alban’s Church, Eastbourne, was held at the new Parish Hall on Saturday afternoon last, and was a great success, a large number of parishioners and friends being present. The sale was opened by Mrs. Knox Gilmer (who was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. R, J. Seddon), who was presented with u handsome bouquet of red roses. All the stalls were well stocked with various articles, the stallholders being ns follow: —Work stall. Mesdames Goertz, Chitty, Dawson, and Mather; cake stall, Mrs. Duff and Misses Gilbert (2) ; produce stall, Mesdames Pilcher, Parsons, Richards, and Miss Carte; novelty stall, Mesdames Hollis and Purcell, and Miss Nancy Foley; sweets stall, Mesdames Connor, Rowe, and Miss M. Gilbert; flower stall, Mesdames Sanders, Mayer, Frazer-Tyler, Allendar, Anderson, and Patton; Girls’ Club stall, Misses Gladden, Pilcher. Mather, and Staples; Christmas tree. Misses Cooke and Exley: ice cream stall, Misses Venables (2) ; afternoon tea, Mrs. Probert and assistants. The sale was continued in the evening, when a concert was also held. The proceeds of the sale are to be devoted mainly to the reduction of the debt on the new parish hall. OBITUARY. The death is announced of Mrs. Doris Kathleen Warren McClurg, wife of Mr. Douglas McClurg, of Wellington, and daughter of the Hon. G. W. Russell, and the late Mrs. Russell, formerly of Avonside, Christchurch. The late Mrs. McClurg was born and educated in Christchurch, where she had many friends, who will be deeply grieved to bear of her sudden and untimely death. An attractive girl of bright and cheerful disposition, she was. before her marriage in July of this year, a popular member of the Avonside Tennis Club. At the time of her death she was visiting her sister in Auckland,

The death occurred on Sunday even lug at her residence in Christchurch of Mrs. Hannah Lonisson. widow of the Hon. Charles Louisson. a highly es teemed resident of Christchurch. The late Mrs. Louisson. who was a (laughter of the late Mr. Maurice Harris, J.l’., was born in Nelson 67 years ago. She married the late Hon. Charles Louisson in 1878 and since that date

had resided in Christchurch (says the “Sun”). By her kindly disposition aud energies directed in public-spirited fashion she assisted her late husband in all his public activities, especially during the years he served as a member of the Christchurch City Council, and later when he was Mayor of the city in 18SS and ISS'J, and in 1898 and 1899. Ou two occasions, when the late Mr. Louisson’s services as Mayor were handsomely recognised by the citizens of Christchurch, great honour was paid to his wife, and among her most cherished possessions were two diamond bracelets and two stars, gifts from the citizens in 1889 and again in 1899, when her husband retired from the mayoralty. Sincere sympathy will bo extended to members of her family—Dr. Maurice Louisson, of Christchurch; Mr. Cecil Louisson, of Napier: Mrs. Hubert Nathan, of Wellington: and Mrs. Kenneth Bartlett, who is resident in England.

An Australian Press Association message from Los Angeles states that John Barrymore and Dolores Costello applied for a marriage license. Barrymore gave his age as 41 and said he had been married and divorsed twice before. Miss Costello’s age is 22. Barrymore stated he had been separated from his last wife, known as Michael Strange, for several years, and that she recently obtained a divorce. Try C.O. Polishing Oil for Windows, Mirrors, Furniture. Motor-Car.'- Is. 6d. per Goz. bottle. Out on its own, C.O. Products, Ltd., 163 Adelaide Road. Wellington.—Advt Lily of the Valley, the bride's favourite flower, special bouquets designed by F. Murray, Vice Regal florist, 36 Willis Street—Advt

PROVINCIAL NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wells, of Masterton, will leave by the Tahiti to-morrow on a holiday visit to Sydney.. At the annual meeting of the Masterton Golf Club a vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. W. 11. Robinson in appreciation of her services to the club as a member of the Grounds Committee. Mrs. James Andrew, who has been the guest of Misses Morrison, of Lansdowne, Masterton, has returned to her home “lea.” Miss Edith Thirtle, of Palmerston North, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Speedy, at Mangapakeha, Masterton. Mrs. Rose, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. H. McKenzieDouglas, at Masterton, has now gone to Palmerston North and Rotorua. Mrs. Coxton, of Wellington, is staying with Miss Dorset, of Masterton. A delightful afternoon is promised those attending the fete to be held in Mrs. C. Elgar’s garden, Fernside, Featherston, on Saturday afternoon. The fete will be opened by Her Excellency, Lady Alice Fergusson. There will be folk dancing, lawn tennis, pony rides, boating on the lake, and other enjoyments, as well as the usual stalls for monev-making. The proceeds are in aid of St. John’s Church of England. The conveying of people to and from the fete is being arranged for at a small charge. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball, of Taranaki, are visiting Palmerston North for the Ball-Ashworth wedding.

Mrs. C. Gibson, . Eltham, returned from Wanganui yesterday. Mrs. W. H. Bethune, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. V. McDonald, Wanganui. Mrs. I. Higgie, Mrs. E. Vaughan (Wanganui), and Miss H. Rogers (Turakina), will return to-day from Mt. Egmont. . Mr. and Mrs. F. Swan, Wanganui, are visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. B. H. Gregory, Wanganui, has returned from Te Awamutu. Mrs. R. Sinclair, Wellington, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. Cowie. Wanganui. Misses Bell, Karori, are visiting Wanganui. Mrs. F. Goodey has returned to Wanganui from Rongotea. Miss J. Werry has returned to Wanganui from a brief visit to Palmerston North. Miss Nora McManus, who has been visiting Wanganui with the Annie Coft Company, was the guest of her aunt. Mrs. H. Willis, while in the city. Mr. and Mrs. George Crispin, Bristol. England, are the guests of Mrs. Crispin’s brother, Mr. H. Flower, and Mrs. Flower, Wanganui. Miss O’Neil, Wanganui, returned yesterday from a long holiday in Sydney and Melbourne. Mrs. Howard Paul has returned to Wanganui from Wellington. MADAME MENERE’S HINTS ON FURS. THE BEST WEARING FURS. Natural coloured skins of every kind wear better than those that have been dyed, as the dye, in time rots the jell which accounts so often for the tearing and ripping of a comparatively new fur garment. Although the colour may not be quite so effective, the natural coloured skin is the better wearer by many years.—Advt.

The Sisters of the Sacred Heart Convent, Wanganui, entertained eight small girls who had their first communion to-day at a delightful party, to which the mothers were also invited. Miss Joan Broad, Wanganui, arranged a surprise party for Mrs. E. Broad's birthday. Among those present were: Misses M. Stringfellow, C. Batten, E. Murray, C. Robertson, T. Reid, B. Montgomerie, D. Deighton, D. Drew. Messrs. J. Broad, N. G. Lewis, R. Mcßae, W. Montgomerie, E. Williams, Storm, J. Smith, S. Rankin, J. E. Broad, Anderson. Colonel Toomer and Mrs. Toomer, of Wellington, will visit Wanganui at the week-end. Colonel Toomer has been divisional commander of the Salvation Army for the past seven years, and their many friends will be glad of the opportunity of meeting them again in Wanganui. Miss Watt, of Wanganui, is staying with her cousin, Mrs. Innes, of Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. John Ball, of Wellington, are visitors to Palmerston North for their son’s wedding, which will take place .to-night. Miss N. and Miss K. McCarten, of Bulls, are visiting Wellington. Miss Marie Sim has returned to Palmerston North after a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Patterson ,of Palmerston North, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Baker, of Titahi Bay. Mrs. Waghorn, of Palmerston North, is staying with relations in the Wairarapa.

Miss McLagan, secretary of the Palmerston North branch of the League of Mothers, who recently resigned, was met by members at her residence recently, when on behalf of those present Mrs. Hancox made a presentation of a rose bowl. Music and competitions concluded a very pleasant evening. Mrs. R. McKenzie, of Palmerston North, is visiting Christchurch. Mrs. Birnie, of Wairarapa, will arrive in Palmerston North, where she will spend a short holiday.

Miss Gillies will hold a display and sale of art needlework and handicrafts in Room 3, Exchange Buildings, opening to-morrow, and will have some pretty novelties for Christmas gifts for sale, also some Chinese art curios. Baskets are rather a speciality of hers, and also children’s things, and the show should be well worth a visit. An exhibition of work will be held at the Wellington Girls’ College, I’ipitea Street, to-morrow, at 2.30 p.in. Parents. friends, and ex-girls of the college are invited to attend. Donations of sweets, cakes, produce, may be left at the college. There will be stalls of various kinds, afternoon tea, games, side-shows, and concert items.

It is noteworthy that Berlin should be slow in appointing women detectives, so well-known in England, and esteemed as more useful than men, because, of course, less easily suspected. Fraulein H. Lokke is the first woman to be thus appointed, and so far she seems to be the only representative of her sex in the profession. Most of her cases deal with women and girls, but she takes on general work, and has been often successful where men have failed. Additional women detectives have now been recommended.