Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 73, 19 December 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. IV. R. Sinclair, Karaka Bay, has left for Sydney, accompanied by her two young sons, on a visit to Mrs. John Barr, wife of the well known journalist, formerly of Wellington. Mrs. Christie, Grant Road, has returned from a visit to the South.

Miss E. Burton, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland and is the guest of Mrs. P. Milson, of Epsom. Lady de Chair and her daughter, Miss de Chair, are staying at Hauraki Itoad, Takapuna, for a few weeks before leaving for Rotorua (says the Auckland” Herald”). Mrs. Grogan and her two daughters, of England, are guests of Mrs. T. 11. Lowry, of Okawa, Hawke's Bay. Mrs. Grogan is a sister of Mrs. Lowry. Mrs. Halligan, of Wellington, left at the week-end to spend a holiday in Auckland. Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Tothill, of Wellington, are visitors to Auckland. Miss A. Fearon is a Wellington visitor to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Melville, of Wellington, are staying in Christchurch. Lady Bell and Miss Enid Bell arrived back In Wellington yesterday after a visit to England. Mrs. F. 11. Blundell has returned to New Plymouth from Wellington.

Miss Macandrew, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. Macaildrew, Titirangi, Auckland, has returned to her home in Percival Street, Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Zachariah, of Wellington, are in Christchurch. Mrs. G. D. Grenwood, Christchurch, will arrive in 'Wellington to-day en route for Auckland, where she intends to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mackay, of Wellington, are in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Denning, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss Beryl Bickerton (granddaughter of Professor Bickerton, formerly of Christchurch), has gone lo London to continue her architectural studies (says an overseas exchange). Among those who arrived by the Maunganui yesterday were the Hon. J. A. and Mrs. Hanan, Mrs. Hope Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Burt and Miss J. Burt. Dr. and Mrs. C. Gordon Kemp returned to Wellington by the Maunganui. Mrs. Kemp has been to England on a holiday visit, and Dr. Kemp went as far as Sydney to meet her on the return journey. Mrs. F. W. Kemp (Upper Hutt), who went Home with Mrs. Gordon Kemp, is expected back in February. Sisters Cork! 11 and Inglis, of the Red Cross Society, who visited Wellington in connection with the competition for the Dr. Collins Cup for senior Red Cross students, have returned to New Plymouth. Mrs. B. H. Chaney has returned to New Plymouth from Wellington. Miss V. Hume, of Wellington, is the guest fo Mrs. Jenkins in Stratford. Miss Joan Coleman has returned to Stratford from Wellington. Mrs. Wilson (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs. B. M. Wilson in New Plymouth. Miss Aroha Clifford, who recently made the journey from the Hermitage, Mount Cook, to Walho, West Coast, returned on Wednesday to the Hermitage from Franz Josef, via the Graham Saddle. The previous week Miss Kate Johnson, of Cashmere Hills, ascended Mount Rolleston from Arthur’s Pass, completing the ascent and descent in record time—ll hours.

Miss Kona Rjchardson, daughter of General Sir George Richardson, who accompanied her father to Geneva, returned to Auckland by the Niagara on Monday morning, and was met by her mother, who went from Wellington for that purpose.

Sir Harry Lauder and his niece, who came out by tlie Tamaroa, arrived in Dunedin last week-end and went on with Mr. Donald Macdonald to Edendale, where they will spend a holiday.

On Monday afternoon the members of the Wainui-o-mata Women’s Institute met at the schoolhouse to bid farewell to Miss Anderson, who is leaving the district. Mrs. Heathcote, on behalf of the members, presented Miss Anderson with a leather suitcase, a handbag, and a traveller’s companion. • * « FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Connors, tlie latter better known as Miss Queenie Paul, gave a party yesterday afternoon, in honour of their small daughter, Colleen Connors, whose first birthday it was. The party was held in a private room at the Ritz Restaurant, and no trouble had been spared. Three tables were laid, including one for the children, and the scene as one entered was very gay, for tall vases of mauve irises stood on the tables. A large yellow shade covered the central light, and from this hung narrow paper streamers, trailing in all directions, while floating in the air were gold balloons, which were held down only by the weight of a plate at the place set for each guest. Soon the balloons were released, and were floating about in airy fashion, or brought down to run races to the ceiling. Gay paper caps and bonbons were supplied, and were soon being worn, while on the children’s table was a birthday cake decorated with wonderful sugar flowers, and centred with one small candle, which tlie small hostess managed to blow out, and laughed with glee at her exploit. Mrs. Connors, who wore cyclamen crepe de chine, and hat en suite, received her guests. Not only were there bonbons for tlie small guests, and good things of all kinds to eat. but each one received a toy, tlie girls’ dolls and tlie boys’ motor-cars or engines, while the small Colleen received some wonderful gifts, including a white woolly bear, as big as herself. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Connor’s elder daughter. Celestine, Mrs. Jansen, and her small daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Beck; and Mr. and Mrs. Paulasto, with their sons, Mrs. Palmer, and Miss Phyllis Palmer, Miss Shaw, Miss Baker, Misses Ogilvie, Andrews. Barber, Cross, Strange. Usher, Kerrigan. Joan Dornwell. Messrs. Rayne. Colt man. Coats, F. Paulasto, McPherson. Shalton, L. Smith, and Jerry Conley.

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

A perfect shine on Boots and Shoes is obtained by using C.O. Boot Polish. All shades. .Waterproof.—Advt,

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Matters of Interest from Far and Near

WEDDINGS. The wedding took place on December 12, at All Saints' Church,'Palmerston North, of Mina Lucy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Milner, Fitzherbert West, to Laurence Cecil, second son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Wolfsbauer, also of Fitzberbert West. The Rev. Canon Fancourt performed the marriage ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory crepe de chine and radium lace, the skirt falling in an uneven hem line, and finished with silver leaves. Her veil was arranged with the customary orange blossom, and a bouquet of Christmas lilies, carnations, orange blossom, and maidenhair fern was carried. Miss Gonda Milner, sister of the bride, was -'desmaid, and she wore a frock > f mushroom crepe de chine and lace, trimmed with pink rosebuds. Her bat of crinoline straw toned with the frock, while her bouquet was of sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Mr. E. C. Wolfsbauer, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. At the reception Mrs. Milner, mother of the bride, received her guests wearing a black georgette frock, with touches of scarlet. Her bouquet was of scarlet and cream gerberas and fern. Mrs. Wolfsbauer, mother of the bridegroom, wore a tobacco brown frock, with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The wedding cake was a present to the bride from a friend, Mrs. J, Small, of Takaka, Nelson. When the bride and bridegroom left for Hawke’s Bay the former was wearing a beig marocain frock, with coat and [ hat to match. * * * The wedding was solemnised at St. Luke’s Church, Graytown, on Tuesday of Rubina May, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Anderson, of Whangarei, to Raymond Claude, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Beuseman, of Moroa. The Rev. F. W. • Stent performed the ceremony and Miss Hean.iy was at the organ. The bride, who was given away by Mr. W. Gates, was attired in a frock of ivory crepe de chine and guipure lace and wore the usual veil and a coronet of pearls, The chief bridesmaid, Miss Kitty McGruer, of Wellington, was attired in pals green crepe de chine and lace, and Miss Jean Beuseman in anricot crepe de chine and lace, both having hats and shoes to tone. The duties of best man and groomsman were carried out by Messrs. R. Mclntosh and O. Burridge, both of H.M.S. Dunedin. The bouquets were made by Nurse Fitzsimmons. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to' the residenec fo Mr. A. Nichols, where a number of friends were entertained and the usual toasts honoured. The bride’s travelling costume was kasha cloth, with hat and shoes to tone. Mr. Beuseman is a member of the crew of H.M.S. Dunedin. VISITING THE CAPITAL. Mrs. A. G. Lawrence, of Auckland, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. M. J. Goodson, of Hawera, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. E. G. Wood, Elmwood Road, Fendalton, Christchurch, is paying a short visit to her sister in Wellington. Miss Peggy Waldie, of Lower Hutt, will return with her to Christchurch, and will spend a few weeks with Mr. E. C. Brown and Miss Brown, “Hilh bre,” Murray-Aynsley Hill. WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. The scope of the Citizens’ Day Nursery is being extended so far that it is found necessary to engage a third member of staff. Even so, the workers are kept very busy with thirty small persons to serve dinner to daily. The premises have been further Improved by the installation of a new range and hot-water service. This serves the threefold purpose of warming the room for the children, providing plenty of hot water, and reducing gas and fuel consumption. The committee has r<r gretfully received the resignation <| Mrs. Leicester, who has decided to make her home in Melbourne. The following gifts have been acknowledged by the committee: —N.Z. Trawling Co., fish; Mr. Rod, bones; Boston Cake Shop, cakes; Mrs. Murphy, biscuits and flowers; Mrs. Gray, flowers; Mrs. Marks, eggs; Mrs. Watson, oranges; Mrs. Downes, clothes and toys; Ladies’ Auxiliary helpers, Y.M.C.A.. facecloths; Mrs. H. D. Crawford, £1 Is.

A meeting of the committee of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held on Friday afternoon, when there was a good attendance of members. The president, Mrs. Chatfield, occupied the chair. After the usual business had been dealt with maternal mortality was discussed and the committee expressed its satisfaction that there will sborly be a chair of obstetrics established in Dunedin with a full-time professor and tlie necessary staff. This will result in greater facilities for tlie education of medical students in midwifery. *' A summary of work for November showed that 21 new cases had been received and a number of old ones had received further help. One hundred and eleven interviews have been held at the office and seventy visits paid. A subscription of ss. from Mrs. Bennie' was received with thanks.

The last few days of the gollywog parties at tlie Adelphi Cabaret are announced. Father Christmas appears every afternoon and distributes toys and balloons to tlie children, while tlie gollywogs entertain them right royally.

Useful crepe de chine frocks for house wear and small parties are very smart and wearable at George and Doughty’s, Ltd. They are made in all sizes, small woman’s, woman’s large, and also put sizes. Pleats, tiny tuckings, gaging, hand embroideries, and flares are tise’d as decorations. Some are sleeveless “ and others have long sleeves, finished with cuffs or the new flair. V and square .neeks are featured, and Peter Pans or roll collars. These frocks are in all colours and shades—black, navy blue, cyclamen, shell pink, carnation pink, jade green, almond green, neil green, cerise, wine, Wedgwood, and powder blue, fawn, apricot, and biege. Tlie price is exceedingly moderate —355. to.three guineas.—Advt.

Sydal is excellent for sunburn, but in its concentrated form is too thick to apply readily Rub a little.Sydal in yoi. hand witli a small quantity of milk and apply gently to sunburn. Used i:. New Zealand or 40 years. 2s. iars in all shops.—Advt,

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mrs. Archie Daniell, of Masterton, is the guest of Mrs. McEldowney, of Wellington. Mrs. H. J. W. Lord, of Masterton, is visiting Lower Hutt. Mrs. John Perry, of Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. E. W. Bunny has returned to Masterton from a short trip to Wanganui. Miss Amy Phillips, of Feilding, is spending a week at “Brandon,” Okoia, ■Wanganui. Mrs. Grey has returned to Palmerston North after a visit to Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kyle, of Feilding, have returned from a tour of the hot lakes district. Mrs. T. Hobson, of Levin, has been on a short visit to Wellington. Mrs. R. Johnston, of Woodville, motored to Wellington yesterday to see her brother, Mr. L. Dumbleton, who is seriously 111. Miss B. Ponsonby, of 'Woodville, will leave Auckland on Thursday, en route to Tasmania, where she intends spending a holiday with her people. Mrs. A. Christie, accompanied by her daughter, Miss E. Christie, of Hastings, have left on a six week's holiday in Gore. The many friends of Miss Phyllis McAlister, of Palmerston North, will regret to hear that she has been compelled to enter a hospital to undergo an operation. Mrs. G. W. New, of Maxwell’s Line, Palmerston North, left yesterday en route to Scotland, to visit her parents. Mrs. New expects to be away from the Dominion about fifteen months. Mrs. F. M. Cordery, of Palmerston North, has left on a holiday visit to Sydney. Mrs. W. H. Skinner, of Feilding, has been visiting Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. D. Taylor, of Palmerston North, is visiting Christchurch. Mrs. Ewart Anderson has returned to Dannevirke from a holiday visit to Wellington. Mrs. A. N. Barraud, of Palmerston North, was a visitor to Havelock North for the break-up of Hereworth School. Mrs. L. B. Wall, of Kairanga, has returned from Havelock North, where •she attended the 'Woodford House break-up. Miss Daphne Knight, Auckland, is visiting Sydney for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Horrocks, Auckland, returned from 'Wanganui on Tuesday. The following passed at the examination in home nursing conducted at Masterton on November 29 under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association Seniors: Misses Esme Brockett, Jean Mannell, Elsie Burcher, Jean Stewart, Joan Allen, Gwen Miller. Juniors: Nesta Hope, Gladys Hopkins, Aermes Brenkley, Edna Coleman. and Joan Hatch. Dr. Helen Cowie and Nurse I. E. McClurg were the lecturers, and Dr. H. G. Moser the examiner. SEASON’S COMPLIMENTS FROM MADAME MENERE. The compliments of the season to all her clients and other friends are extended by Madame Menere. the wellknown furrier. Madame Menere will be visiting Wellington —id Hawke’s Bay provinces again next March with a special selection of the. latest fashionable furs. —Advt.

Mr. and Mrs. Giesen, Hawke’s Bay, are in Wellington to attend the cricket match, Wanganui v. ’Wellington College. Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie returned to ’Wellington from Wanganui yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. IV. Bailey have left ■Wanganui for Christchurch. Miss Harrison has returned to 'Wanganui from Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. A. Haworth and family left Wanganui on Monday to spend the holidays at Norfolk Island. There was a large gathering at St. George’s School, Wanganui, on Monday, when Mr. M. Fell, M.A., headmaster, presented his report, and the prizes were presented by Mr. W. J. Polson, M.V Mrs. H. Wills, Wanganui, is visiting friends in Auckland. Mrs. W. Scannell, 'Wanganui, is visiting Dunedin. Mrs. Spencer Beard, Auckland, left Wanganui on Monday to meet her daughter, Mrs. Bolton, on her arrival from England. Mrs. Bolton has had a distinguished career in art in England. Mr. and Mrs. F. Cunningham will leave Wanganui for Auckland and Rotorua to-day. Mrs. Hutton, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs. C. Hutton, Wanganui. Miss Sampson, headmistress of the Keith Street Infants’ School, Wanganui, invited her fellow teachers to a farewell tea party last Saturday. Lbe guests were Misses Gebbie, Carell, Dabinett, Durham, Marchant, M. Ferens, and A. Gaye. The school sports were held on Monday afternoon.

A meeting of the Wanganui District Nursing League was held recently, me visiting committee reported favourably. The nurse had paid 196 visits during November. New cases numbered 15, discharged 7, those sent to hospital 2, and deaths 3. Arrangements were completed in regard to Christinas gift distribution. No meeting will be held until February. Mr. Mac-Lean, librarian at Greytown, has again found it necessary to enter the public hospital for further treatment. t A pleasant function took place at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Greytown, when a kitchen evening was tendered to Mi&s Daisy Hardinge by her,friends in view of her approaching aarriage. Dancing was indulged in and songs were sung by Misses Avis Trotman and J. VHC, and Messrs. Burns and L. Graham, which were greatly appreciated. Accompaniments were played by Miss M. Tro- -an and Mrs. E. Graham. For the dancing the music was supplied Messrs. T. Te Tau and P- Bouzatd. At a suitable interval Mr. H. Hardinge, on behalf of his sister, thjinked all those present for the useful giftsi and the kind wishes which went with them. Mr. R. Mills made a capable M.c. The honorary degree of LL.D, was conferred upon Lady Nancy" Astor, M.P., by the College of William and Mary at a special ceremony on October 13 John Stewart Bryan, of Richmond, vice-rector of the college, made the presentation at a special ceremony in 1 hl Beta Kappa Hall. Classes were suspended to permit the students to attend in a body (says the “Tidewater Trail of Norfolk, Virginia). Lady Astor, one of the famous Langhorne sisters of Virginia, always has taken a deep interest In William and Mary, it was stated by the college authorities in announcing the honour. The award of the degree was made four years ago in acknowledgement of her interest. This was the first time that she had an opportunity to go to Williamsburg to receive the honour.