SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 52, 24 November 1928, Page 19

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. G. Rosenbaum, of Kelburn, has returned from a holiday in the South Island. Miss D. Whitwill and Miss P. Adams, Wellington, are visiting Auckland. The Rev. Robert Roberts end Mrs. Roberts arrived in Auckland on Wednesday by the “Limited” from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. R. Walker, of Wellington, are in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin and Miss Martin, of Wellington, are spending a short holiday in Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. R. White, of Wellington, are visitors to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. E. Brash, of Wellington, are staying in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. P. Blythe, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. David Scott, of Parnell, has returned to Auckland from Wellington, where she has been spending a short holiday. Miss W. Marriott has returned to Wellington from a visit to Auckland. Miss C. Johnson, of Wellington, is at present staying in Auckland. Commander R. E. Byrd was the recipient of a happily-planned gift on Wednesday evening last, when he was presented with a basket of everlasting flowers by Mrs. J. Bennie, on behalf of the Ladles’ Social Committee of the English-Speaking Union. The basket, which had been artistically arranged by Miss E. M. Black, contained mauve and pink statice, “shivery” grass, dried ferns, and other everlastings, while among the flowers were set the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes. Amidst the icy wastes of the Antarctic, where there is not even the lichen and moss of the Arctic regions, the hanging basket should prove a welcome spot of colour , for eyes weary of the bluewhite glare of the ice.

Now that fashion’s lines admit of so much variety, the selection of a becoming wardrobe for the woman with a heavy figure should be a much easier matter than in the days of uniformity. Agnes Samson, Customhouse Quay, has a collection of dresses suitable for large figures and cut on most becominglines. A crepe de chine frock which has a printed blue pattern on white has the hips so well fitted and the drapery so well disposed that it is a particularly good model. Another blue and white printed crepe de chine is trimmed with navy blue piping, and the skirt is long at both sides. An attractive model in tan and black crepe de chine has a three-tiered accordion pleated skirt, a yoke of black crepe, de chine, and a fine hand-made vest with faggoting and hemstitching are features. Also there is a red and white frock trimmed with red georgette, and this has a scarf which makes a chic finish.—Advt

AT THE BEACH. When leaving for the holiday, at the seaside, be sure and take a jar of Sydah It is invaluable for healing the scratches and sores incidental to outdoor life, and a little Sydal worked into a cream with milk makes a splendid application for sunburn. A jar of Sydal insures against all skin trouble. —Advt.

ENGAGEMENTS. Jessie, younger daughter of Mrs. W. G. Uorufoot, “Langsyde,” Fending, and the late Mr. AV. G. Cornfoot, to Allan. Albert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. IL Hobson, “Waitonio,” Ilntuina, Hawkes Baw ... Muriel Mavis, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Garson, of Wellington, to Lothair Aris, only son of Sir. and Mrs. E. J. Chetwin, of Ngaio. * WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. The monthly meeting of St. Mary’s Home Guild was held recently (Mrs. Sprott in the chair), when it was reported that the health of the inmates in the homes was good. During the month the girls were taken to the radio station by members of the Commercial Travellers’ Joy Club, where they sang in the children’s hour, and afterwards they were entertained at “The Ritz” by Mr. Carr. They thoroughly enjoyed the tea provided them on the wedding day of Miss M. Hayes (now Mrs. Elsby), who from childhood has been interested in and worked for the Karori homes. The following gifts were received from generous dono_rs :— Carcasses of mutton, Mrs. J. Martin, Mr. Poulton, Mr. J. McKenzie; sixty dozen eggs, Marton parishioners (per Mothers’ Union) ; three cases eggs, Hawera parishioners; one case eggs and butter, Martinborongh parishioners: other gifts were received from Mesdames Adams, Robinson, Picot, Simm, Coveney, Pollen, Litchfield, Young, Miss Richardson, Red Cross, Active Service Guild (Marton), Messrs. McEwen, Picot Bros.. Shortt, Andrews, Rowell, Levin and Co., and the New Zealand Trawling and Fish Supply Co. (fish weekly). Subscriptions and donations were also received as follow—Bulls Active Service Cadets, £2O; Mrs. Hart (competition afternoon and evening), £0; Mrs. Andrew, £1 Is.; Mesdames Harrover, Cartes, Middleton, Rawnsley, Miss Ulmer, Messrs. Cording, King, Gaudln, each £1; Mrs. Reid (afternoon tea), 125.; Miss Eraser, 10s. 6d.; Mrs. Goldfinch, 10s.; and W.F.C.A. box, 4s. Bd.

Delegates to the annual conference of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union have gathered in Auckland from all over the Dominion, and on Wednesday the visitors were welcomed by the executive of the union. The meeting, which took place at St. David’s Church, was a very large and enthusiastic one. The welcome of the executive was expressed by the president, Mrs. John Robb, and by Mrs. G. Budd, Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Paterson. Representatives of the London Missionary Society, the Baptist Missionary Society, the China Inland Mission, the Church Missionary Society and of Methodist Missions also joined in greeting the delegates.

MAKING “MODEL” FROCKS. Why abandon all hope of pretty clothes through inability to buy them. My plan of home-dressmaking enables you to make your own frocks expertly to latest models at a third the cost of those bought. Write for my free booklet. Miss Grace Gale, Interiiational Correspondence Schools, Dept. E, 65 Cuba Street, Wellington.—Advt.

GIRL GUIDES’ CONFERENCE. Delegates I’- u all over New Zealand attended the annual meeting of the Girl Guides’ Association Council on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Dominion executive were present and several provincial and district secretaries (says the Auckland “Sun”). Mrs. R. M. Tolhurst, executive chairman, welcomed the delegates. The headquarters report stated that the total number of guiders and guides showed an increase during the year of 911. The Government subsidy for donations from 7 pril, 1927, to March, 1928, amounted to £5OO. Donations and subscriptions at September 30, which could be subsidised were over £643. The chief commissioner’s report stated that fro . a sounder organisation point of vieiv there was reason to be much more sa.lslled with the general progress of the movement. Westland and Hawke s Bay were the two provinces to centre upon now. Both had been unfortunate in having their provincial commissioner removed to another part of the Dominion, but it was hoped shortly to have these vacancies filled. Auckland Province had made excellent progress during the year. Dr. Turkington had visited a great part of her province, and with Miss Burgin’s practical and capable help had got guiding started in several n centres. Auckland had won the jellicoe Shield and Taranaki the Lady Alice Fergusson Cup. The camping report said that camping was becoming increasingly popular. Training under canvas had been received by 128 guiders, and 82S guides and guiders had been in camp during the summer holiday?. The credit balance on the year’s work was £1212. With the addition of the accumulated fund, there was a total credit of £2840. Mrs. W. R. ilson, the chief commissioner, presented the Jellicoe Shield to Auckland and the Lady Alice Fergusson Cup to Taranaki. She thought that the movement was progressing remarkably •„ell throughout New Zealand. . , r Brief reports were received from the provincial commissioners; —Mrs. Macdonald, for Southland; Mrs. Andrews, Otago: Mrs. Studholme, Canterbury: Mrs. Evatt, Marlborough; Miss E. Gray, Nelson; Mrs. Morrison, Taranaki; Miss McHardy, Hawke’s Bay; and Dr. Buckley Turkington, Auckland . The two retiring members of the committee, Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. Watson, were re-elected, and Mrs. T. W. Leys was elected a member.

Miss Gillies is showing a very fine collection of Christmas gifts in the Exchange Buildings (room 3, top floor). Among them some uncommon Chinese work, which includes wooden pictures and plaques carved from wood, some of which are coloured. There are also Chinese embroideries and tables, a tiny one of black lacquer inlaid silver being particularly fine. There is also leather work, Barbola work, bridge coats, waistcoats of felt embroidered in wool, scarves, crepe de chine lingerie and other goods, all of which would make splendid Christmas gifts. A visit is well worth while.—Advt.

GIFTS FOR THE DUCHESS OF YORK.

The Duchess of York is almost embarrassed ay the number of presents she is receiving from Scottish friends for herself and Princess Elizabeth. E irywliere she goes people bring their gifts to her, and she said jokingly the other day that she would needs lots of new trunks to bring all her precious possessions back to London. Like all Scottish girls, the Duchess is tremendously house-proud, and fond of beautiful linen. So she is specially delighted with the gift she received at Dunfermline, where very beautiful flax is woven with the utmost artistry and skill. There were sets of linen tablecloths, with dainty table napkins to match, pale tinted afternoon tea cloths, and an exquisite linen bedspread embroidered with laburnum petals. Some of the large table-cloths have the Duke’s crest and coat of arms woven into them, and they are really very handsome.

To give your floors a beautiful polish housewives are recommended to use nothing but C.O. Waxshine, all sizes, all stores. —Advt.

DANCE. A successful dance was held on Tuesday last at the Adelphi Cabaret, when Miss Margaret O’Connor acted as hostess to a large gathering of her pupils and friends A special feature of the evening was the “Studio” chantpionshin, which was won by Miss Mavis Pearce and Mr. Bernard Griffiths, with Miss Joan Elston and Mr. Roy Moore in second place. Miss G. Walshe, in her capacity as judge, found great difficulty in finding the winners. Mr. Manuel Hyman, who has just returned from a tour of Australia, expressed the opinion that the standard of dancing was superior to any dancing seen on his tour. After the competitions Miss O’Connor was presented with a large bouquet ol roses.

Weddings.—Bouquets designed with individuality as the keynote. Exquisite colouring effects, obtained only from Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 'Willis Street.—Advt.

WEDDING. QUIN—O’SULLIVAN. Ou Wednesday, November 9, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Stratford, the marriage was solemnised of Eileen Veronica, third daughter of Mr. Eugene O’Sullivan, of “Meadowvale,” Cardiff, and Leo Thomas, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Quin, “The Highlands,” Eltham. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a beautiful gown, of white silk maisson, trimmed with Chantilly lace, made in early Victorian design. The bridal veil, comprised of a unique and picturesque head-dress of Chantilly lace, with orange blossoms at each side, fell to form a train. A bouquet of cream roses and lily of the valley completed the bridal toilette. Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Miss Margarita O’Sullivan (sister) and Miss Sybil Parker, both wearing frocks of pale pink. The bodices were of brocaded chenille georgette with cape collar picot-edged and bouffant frilled skirts of georgette. They also wore pale pink felt hats, with beige velvet trimmings, and carried posies to tone. Two little flower girls, Juan and Patti Brown (nieces of the bride), both dressed in frocks of pale blue frilly organdi, wearing poke bonnets of pale blue and deep apricot trimmings respectively, and carrying dainty little muffs of white flowers, acted as train-bearers. Mr. Arthur McPhillips, of New Plymouth, was best man, while Mr. Charles Millar, of Eltham, acted as groomsman. The Rev. Father Hegarty, assisted by the Rev. Father McLaughlan, performed the ceremony, after which the bridal party left the church to the strains of the wedding march, played by Mrs. Bowler. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Medina tea rooms, Sirs. J. Brown (sister of the bride) receiving the guests in a gown of peacock blue melista silk, with fawn and henna trimmings, and fawn hat to match. She carried a posy of anemones. Later in the afternoon the couple left by motor for the north, the bride travelling in a beige georgette frock, with French cord coat to tone, and a beige vlsca straw hah Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor, of Christchurch, spent a few days in Wanganui this week. Mrs. Taylor is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. Purser, New Plymouth. In a distinguished evening frock at Castel Jaloux, Ltd. (Woodward Street), black spot silk net is used to great advantage. The frills on the skirt are edged with gold, and a shoulder scarf is featured. A very wonderful gold evening gown is of lace with an oyster shell back of gold tulle, and the round yoke and huge hip bow are also of tulle. Charming frocks are showing for children. Cotton fabrics have always been first and foremost in good taste for the younger generation, and will continue to be so long as suitability is synonymous with smartness. Tobralco and soft coarse linens are used for these attractive little garments. A pale blue linen frock has large white daisies appliquec on the skirt. Frilled muslin collar and cuffs, tiny pleats and tucks, are all used successfully on these dresses.—Advt.

PROVINCIAL NOTES. At the CastleclifC (Wanganui) Bowling green at the week-end, the members made a presentation to their president, Captain White, and also to Mrs. White; Mr. F. Harkness, on behalf of those present ex;resslng their gratitude o both Ca.Uin and Mrs. White for their invaluable help to the club. Mrs. Kendall’s (Wanganui) big room was full of visitors on Thursday afternoon when a little function had been arranged to augmi it the funds of the missionary sisters in Solomon Islands. Mrs. ’ -wick, on behalf of those present, thanked Mrs. Kendall for her kindness and gave an interesting address on the work of the missionaries. Mrs. V. McDonald, Wanganui, was hostess at bridge on Thursday night. Miss Elsa McDonald, of Martinborough, is the guest of Mrs. Erie Dalziell, of Tinui, Masterton. Miss E. Card, of Featherston, went to Christchurch last week for a short holiday. She is shortly returning, accompanied by Mrs. Wakely, who has been visiting South for a few weeks. Mrs. Willoughby, of Masterton, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Frank Brice and Miss Flower have returned to Marton from a visit to Masterton, where they were the guests of Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Simmers, of Eketahuna, is visiting Masterton. The annual exhibition of the Masterton Sketch Club was held yesterday at Messrs. Hugo and Shearer’s, Masterton. Apart from sketches entered by the club, works were exhibited by the club’s critic—Mrs. F. H. Taylor, of St John’s Wood Studio, London—and its former critic, Mr. T. A. McCormick. The concert p”rty of the Masterton Savage Club gave an entertainment at the Mauriceville hall early this week. Items were giv< by Mesdames H. M. Morton and A. Rigg, Miss Grant Messrs. A. T. Jago, S. Gilding, B. Venner, H. M. Morton, and A. Rigg. Mrs. Morton acted as accompaniste. The evening concluded with a dance. Major and Mrs. W. H. Johnson, of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Humphries, of Napier, who have been on an extended motor tour of the northern thermal districts, were recent guests at the Morere Hot Springs Hotel. Mrs. J. C. Gibbons, of Rongotea, and Miss R. McKelvie are spending a holiday at Morere. HINTS ON FURS. A mistaken idea is to put furs in the dark during the summer; leave them out and hanging in the hall where there is plenty of air. Madame Menere, the well-known furrier, in giving this advice, also declares that the moth will not attack any fur that has been dyed.—Advt. New stocks of sanitary towels and belts at Mrs. Smith’s, ladies’ and children’s outfitters, 174. Lambton Quay. Traced goods and silks and cottons kept.—Advt.

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