SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 175, 20 April 1929, Page 19

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

. Mrs. J. Nathan, of Wellington, is visiting Mrs. H. J. Ballen in Christchurch. Mra. li. Adams, of Wellington, is on a .visit to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Dunsheath, of Wellington, are visiting Whangarei. Mrs. Hunter Brown and Miss E. M. Brown, of Wellington, are visitors to Auckland. Mrs. J. 0. Martin, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. T. Fleming, Timaru. Miss K. Fagin is a Wellington visitor to Auckland. Miss Turton, Wellington, who has been staying with Mrs. Gladstone Robinson, Oakwood, Timaru, has returned north. Miss Olwen Emerson , Price recently won a prize for a design for an infant school in competition with five men fourth-year students at the Welsh School of Architecture. Two former woman (Students axe now employed as assistants to Cardiff architects, but Miss Price is the only one up to the present who has • carried her studies into the fifth year. Mr. Leigh Hunt gave a most interesting lantern lecture to the members of the E.O.W. Circle in the Pioneer Club this week, on the subject of the New Zealand fiords. Mr. Hunt and Mr. Alderson visited some of the lesser-known parts of this wonderland with Sir Douglas Mawson, and scaled some hitherto unclimbed mountains, naming one or two peaks and islands, and incidentally securing some fine views of these parts. Mr. Hunt showed these views as lantern slides, and they were much admired. Mr. Hunt described the walk across the Milford track from Glade House, and also the journey from Manapouri to Dusky Sound and down the long arms of that Sound. Maps also illustrated the talk, and Mr. Hunt showed the Admiralty chart made in the middle of last century, which is still in use to-day. Mrs. W. M. Page, president of the circle warmly thanked Mr. Hunt for his interesting talk and the trouble he had taken in preparing the slides. Supper was served at the conclusion of the evening. The following were among the guests at the Mount Cook Hermitage during the past week:—Dunedin: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hislop, Mrs. N. Mackenzie. Christchurch : Mr. and Mrs. E. U. Gardiner. Auckland: Mr. and Mrs. J. Hislop, Miss Pat Hislop. Perth: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brooking; New South Wales: The Hon. and Mrs. D. M. Drummond, Mrs. W. Legarty, Miss E. Legarty, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Elson, Miss J. Elson. Wellington: Miss C. Allen, Mrs. F. .Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Falla. Southland: Mr. T. P. Royds, Mr. and Mrs. Wayte, Mr. J. G. Duncan, Miss M. A. Moore. Waikari: Mrs. W. W. Mcßae, Misses J. P. and C. Mcßae. Timaru: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mitchell, Mr. Robert B. Bell, Mr. William Bell. Ceylon: Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Scott. Brisbane: Mrs. Ed. Crozier. England: Mr. J. F. Snowden, Mrs. E. H. Longsdon. New Plymouth: Mr. Claude H. Weston. Kelso: Miss A. Logan. Hyde: Mr. and Mrs. D. Andrew, Mr. J. Andrew. Assuming that you have realised the Importance of your personal charm, it naturally follows that you will at some time visit the Rolleston Salon, where beauty is tenderly cared for by experts who have made a life study of beauty and hair treatment. Appointments are preferable.—Mrs. Rolleston. Ltd., Hair, Skin and Permanent Waving Specialists, 250 Lambton Quay, ’phone 42—227, Wellington.—Advt. Weddings.—Bouquets designed with individuality as the keynote. Exquisite colouring effect?, obtained only from Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist. 36 Willis Street.—Advt.

Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Davidson, Khandallah, have returned from a motor tour in the North. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hadfield and their daughter, Miss Dorothy Hadfield,' are staying temporarily at Caulfield House, Sydney Street. A delightful dance was given by the Island Bay circle of the W.N.R., in aid of the Owen Street residential nursery on Tuesday night. The music, which was an outstanding feature, was supplied by the Blue Bird Orchestra. Many , pretty frocks were worn, and judging by the happy faces all had an enjoyable time. • • • WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. The Byall Bay Home and School Association is holding a grand bazaar and sale of work in St. Jude’s Hall, Freyberg Street, this afternoon and evening. The Hon. W. A. Veitch, Minister of Labour, will open the proceedings at 2.30 o’clock. There will be well-stocked stalls, tea rooms, competitions, and side-shows. The Rongotai Boys’ College Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Todd McCaw, will render musical items during the evening session. The proceeds will be devoted to the school playground improvements. * • * POPPY DAY. The ladies selling poppies yesterday were lucky in the weather, for the mildness of the day made the work of a more pleasant description than usual, and alto made the public readier to respond to the general request, “Buy a poppy.” Poppy Day should certainly be supported by all, for the results, which go towards helping ex-soldiers who are unemployed, ultimately help to reduce the general unemployment, which still seems to be with us in large proportion. Yesterday there seemed a ready sale for the poppies, and all the new ones were distributed early, so that those who sold out had to recondition their stalls with last year’s poppies. However, the main idea was to collect money, and no one minded the poppies, which really served as badges. The workers counting money at the R.S.A. rooms were kept busy, for money came in early, and boxes continued to come in with regularity all day. Only the money taken on the city streets could be counted yesterday, but this came in the neighbourhood of £750.. There is a good deal more to come in, however, in suburban and school collections, so that the promoters think the result should equal that of last year, which was in the neighbourhood of £lOOO. Wool shawls in dainty new patterns, blankets and eiderdowns for cot and prams. Pram gets are from Bs. lid. Lovely little cream suits with caps to match to wear on chilly days at Mrs. Smith’s, 174 Lambton. Quay. Children’s outfitting a speciality. Fur work of all description done by expert workers.—Advt. Lovers of artistically-furnished Homes would certainly appreciate a. visit to “The Wayside Studio” at 113 Molesworth Street. This typically old English residence has been opened as showrooms for exclusive and rare furnishings that are essential for the making of the home beautiful. The exhibitor has exceptional facilities for securing interesting and unusual works of art drawn from many countries,. and no effort has been spared to render the collection complete. Those who are furnishing and looking for just the right article to fit in to some scheme of decoration would do well to inspect this collection. Visitors are at all times welcome to view the stock, and every assistance and advice will be offered where necessary.— Advt.

ENGAGEMENTS. Hazel, only daughter of Mrs. M. Jardine, of Clifton Terrace, Wellington, and the late Mr. Wm. Jardine, of Oamaru, and Frank E. Taylor, of Wolverhampton, England. • WEDDINGS. The wedding took place at Gladstone Church on Wednesday evening of Annie Evelyn, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Eaton, Longbush, and granddaughter of Mrs. Eaton, of Rexwood .Street, Carterton, and Kenneth Charles, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott, Kokotau, Carterton, and formerly of South Featherston. The church had been decorated by girl friends of the bride, and the Rev. W. Raine, vicar of St. Mark’s, Carterton, was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory mariette and silver lace, and an embroidered tulle veil with headdress of silver net and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations, roses, lilies, white dahlias, and maidenhair fern. Miss Una Eaton, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a frilled frock of pink mariette, with hat and shoes to match, and carried a bouquet to tone. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. M. Scott, brother of the bridegroom. As the bride was leaving the church she was presented with a silver horse-shoe by little Maureen McNab, niece of the bridegroom. A reception and dance was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s parents, when 90 guests were entertained, and an enjoyable time was spent. The bride’s mother wore a dress of navy blue chenille, with touches of • fawn, and a navy hat, and carried a posy of autumntinted leaves and flowers. The bride-t groom’s mother wore black mariette trimmed with lace, and a black hat, and .carried a posy of autumn leaves and scarlet flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Scott afterwards left for the north, the bride’s travelling dress being a rose-coloured ehenille frock, with grey felt hat. On their return they will take up their residence at Longbush.

The pitfall about smartness is that while it has an appearance of extreme ease and simplicity, it is in reality a highly organised and carefully cultivated quality. The truth is it takes trouble, though no one will deny it is worth while. Accessories are of tremendous importance, and the correct mode in Handbags changes frequently. Castel Jaloux have just opened a parcel of the very latest French bags—chic to a degree. A red leather one, exquisitely finished, has the new metal top. Black suede in thick soft, pliable skins, are featured several times. One lined with dove grey has a quaint silver clasp. Another black one has ajnotif of green suede. Chocolate brown makes a very smart bag in a good useful everyday size. All are fitted with attached purses, mirrors, and powder puff holders. Some new lingerie, also sponsored by Paris, is a marvel of fine embroidery, tucks, hemstitching, and, pleats. Some of it is lace trimmed. There are separate garments and sets to match. —Advt.

Wool shawls in dainty new patterns, blankets and eiderdowns for cot and prams. Pram sets are from Bs. lid. Lovely little cream suits with caps to match to wear on chilly days at Mrs. Smith’s, 174 Lambton Quay. Children’s outfitting a speciality? Fur work of all description done by expert workers.—Advt.

A WELLINGTON PIANIST IN VIENNA. Speaking of a pianoforte recital given in Vienna recently by the New Zealand pianiste, Imelda Fama, the “Gesellsehaftsblatt,” a journal devoted to music, said: “This gifted pianiste has a cultivated style that is individualistic. She played with a fine living spirit that kept a distinguished assemblage in rapt attention. An expansive technique combined with a touch that is soft and. beautiful enabled her to interpret the noble expression of the great masters. The programme was a comprehensive one, opening with the Bach Phantasie and Fugue G. Moll, with an intricate superstructure provided by Liszt, demanding the highest musical intelligence to reveal the inner beauties of the whole work. In this the artist was entirely successful. Another brilliant interpretation was that, of Beethoven’s Sonata op. 78, in which she displayed the understanding and sympathy of the real artisf in this monumental composition. She then delighted her audience with some brilliantly played Chopin numbers,' including a Prelude B. Moll, Impromptu op. 36. and the Fantasie op. 49. To Miss Fama goes the honour of introducing Frank Bridge to the Viennese

public, and the compositions of the modern composer showed charming and original musical peculiarities. Miss Fama had a complete success which an enthusiastic audience expressed in rapturous applause.” Miss Fama, acting on the advice of M. Benno Moiseivitsch, left Wellington five years ago to study under the tuition of Fraulein Marie Prentner, Salzburg, who was his former teacher, and principal assistant to the renowned M. Lieschetizky. During the last two and a half years Miss Fama continued her studies with Professor F. Wurher, of the Academy Vienna. • » » VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL. Mrs. Aylmer Vivian, or Christchurch, is paying a short visit to friends in Wellington. Mrs.' R. C. Bishop and Miss Bishop, of Christchurch, are staying in Wellington. Miss J. Kennedy and Miss M. Kennedy, of Geraldine,, are visitors to'Wellington. Miss Kathleen Bristed, Christchurch, will arrive in Wellington .to-day, where she will spend three or four months with her brother. Mr. J. Bristed. Mrs. McHugh, who is now living in Auckland, is visiting Wellington for Anzac Day.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Miss Andrews, of the Wanganui Technical College, is at present confined to her home as the result of a severe accident. Miss Sarah Jensen, a former wellknown resident of Wanganui, is spending a holiday with her brother at Gonville. Miss Jensen now resides in Auckland. Mrs. A. G. Cross, Wanganui, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Morgan, Marton, havereturned from a motor trip of the north. Mr. and Mrs. H. Flower have returned to Wanganui from Wellington, where they met Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Flower, of Perth, Western Australia, who are revisiting New Zealand. I Mr. and Mrs. George Handley, - Kai Iwi, have returned from a tour of the North Island. Mrs. and Miss Handley, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, have returned from a motor trip to the north. Mrs. C. Tremewan, who has been visiting Wanganui, has returned to Wellington. Mesdames J. Glenn, C. Hutton and Hastings have .been hostesses recently in honour of Mrs. W. Izard, Wanganui, who leaves shortly for Great Britain. Mrs. K. Archer, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs. N. Bain, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hawken, Waitotara, have left the district to take up residence at Mokoia. Miss Grace Davis, Bayswater, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. John Russell. Wanganui. Mrs. and Miss Stone, who have been spending a long holiday in Wanganui, returned on Friday to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Russell have returned to Matamata from a holiday in Wanganui. At the bi-monthly meeting of the Wairaraph Hospital Board this morning, the chairman (Mr. W. Fisher) extended congratulations to Mrs. W. H. Jackson on her appointment as the first lady Justice of the Peace in the Wairarapa. Dr. and Mrs. Collier, who have been in Martinborough for some time, are now in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. L. B. Lawson, Levin, has been visiting Mrs. Fleury at the Vicarage, Martinborough. Mrs. E. C. Lock, Wellington, has been staying with her mother, Mrs. Fountain, Martinborough. The Fordell branch of the Women s Division of the Farmers’ Union held an “At Home” in the Fordell Hall on Thursday afternoon. A very pleasant time was spent, and songs by Mesdames Leo Campion, Ray Sutherland and the Rev. Tye, pianoforte solos by Mrs. Alee Sutherland and Miss Christie, were much enjoyed. Mr. Melville amused the gathering with a short speech. For sports wear, circular and straight cuts are newer than pleats, but pleats are good also.. The short cardigan jacket is with us for all this season. Agnes Samson (Customhouse Quay) has among her collection of sports garments a two-piece suit of Harris weave in brown tonings, with a fawn jersey jumper, trimmed with the tweed on neckline, pockets, and cuffs. A three-piece suit of brown and cream flecked tweed has a short cardigan, jacket glimpsing, a canary yellow waistcoat of tricot weave. Another three-piece suit of wine coloured marled tweed has a tricot jumper of fawn and wine in a floral design. The tricot appears in the cardigan jacket, and also makes a scarf combined with the tweed. —Advt.

OVERSEAS NOTES. “The Times” of February 14 contained an interesting letter from Dr. Redmond Roche stating that mixed medical education really began in the twelfth century when the School of Salerno admitted women to the medical school. The department for diseases of women was handed over to women lecturers, one of whom lectured behind a curtain for fear of her beauty disturbing the students! (This recalls to our mind the remark of a noted dramatist that a distinguished male antisutfragist would feel happier under certain circumstances if he could “take purdah.”) About this period many other European universities in Spain, Italy, and France admitted women to their medical curricula and professorships. A trivial legal dispute over the possession of an “American bar” has, it appears, had momentous and beneficent consequences for all British women domiciled in France. The case in question involved a conflict of application between the French and British law regarding married women’s property rights. The bar was formerly the property of a Mrs. Ashley, who in 1913 married an English national domiciled in Paris—an ex-clown known as Footit. After their marriage they worked together in the bar, and on their death a dispute arose between Footit’s son by an earlier marriage and the late Mrs. Footit’s relatives. The former claimed that under French law the bar became by Mr. Footit’s marriage the joint property of her and her husband. The latter claimed that under British law its ownership remained with Mrs. Footit. The Courts decided in favour of the late Mrs. Footit’s relatives, on the ground that since the deceased were British subjects. their property came under the English Married Women’s Property Act. This finding establishes once and for all the property rights of all British married women domiciled in-France. PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mrs. Nation has returned to Hunterville after staying a short time with Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Larsen, Mauriceville West. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Langdon, Feildmg, are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Langdon. at “Larchbank,” Tinui. Mrs. Fenton, Fiji, is spending a few weeks with Mrs. W. B. Martin, at Martinborough. Mrs. I. Cameron and Miss Dorothy Cameron have returned to Masterton from a motor trip in the north. Mrs. D. Graham, Hunterville, has returned from a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain, at Masterton.

Mrs. Hugh Morrison, Awatoitoi, Masterton, gave a gift afternoon tea to Miss Doris Tatham on Wednesday afternoon when the guests ineluded Miss Doris Tatham, Mesdames Tatham, Laird, Meredith, Powell, Norman, Groves, John Andrew, George Moore, jun., James Andrew, Misses P. Tatham. M. Kummer, K Morrison, Gill, Noel Booth, and L. and E. Toogood.