SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 186, 4 May 1929, Page 21

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

PERSONAL ITEMS. •Hie Kt. Hon. J. G. Coates and the Hon. T. M. Wilford spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Campbell, at Horonni, Poukawa. Miss Blackshaw, second mistress of the Wellington Diocesan School, Nga Tawa, Marton, is leaving New Zealand on the Tainui, which sails on May 9. She is, shortly after her arrival in England, marrying Mr. F. H. Attwood, who was at one time second officer of the Tainui. Mrs. E. Hartigan, of Lower Hutt, with her neice, Miss McGillicuddy, is leaving for a trip to the Old Country. Mr. and Mrs. Nossiter, of Ohariu Valley, accompanied by their daughter Jean, left for the south on Friday, to be present at the marriage of their son Philip to Phyllis Eva Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Cross, of Chatton, Gore. Mrs. F. T. Clark will leave by the Rangitiki on a visit to England and the Continent. Miss Scott, director of the Taranaki Street Free Kindergarten, will attend the conference in Christchurch next week. Mrs. F. H. Johnson, Kelburn, returns to-day from Rotorua. v Miss England (Wellington), a vicepresident of the Kindergarten Union, will visit Christchurch next week in connection with the conference of kindergarten delegates. Mrs. T. K. Sidey and Mrs. Batham (Dunedin), delegates from the Kindergarten Union, will arrive in Christchurch next week to attend the annual conference. Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Hale, of Wellington, are visitors to Christchurch; Mrs. Oscar Josephson, Christchurch, is leaving this week for Wellington, where she will in future reside. Mrs. A. C. Atkinson, of York Bay, Wellington, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. W. E. Barton, Auckland, is now at Tauranga, and is staying with Mrs. EL T. Lysaght. Mrs. F. Dyer and Miss L. Dyer, of Wellington, are in Auckland. Mrs. Patrick Marshall (Wellington) is the guest of Lady Ferguson, “Wychwood,” Dunedin. Lady Carncross has left Dunedin on her return to Eltham. Mrs. F. J. Earle, of Nelson, is visiting Wanganui. Miss Wilson, principal of the Wellington Kindergartens, Miss Colegrove, principal of the Auckland Kindergartens, and Miss N. Bulton, principal Dunedin Kindergartens, accompanied by several teachers of staffs, will attend the conference in Christchurch next week. The kindergartens will close this week to enable the directors to attend. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fraser are visiting Christchurch. VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL. Dr. and Mrs. McKellar and Miss Marjory Blomfield, Dunedin, have come to Wellington for a short holiday. Mrs. Glenny, Hastings, is in Wellington. Her daughter, Miss Marion Watson, left for Sydney yesterday. The beauty you so admire, that indescribable something that makes Women sought after, is usually only the result of a visit to the Rolleston Salon, where beauty is treated with the care it deserves. Hair treatment, too, is a special feature of ours. Appointments preferable. Mrs. Rolleston. Ltd., Hair, Skin, and Permanent Waving Specialists, 250 Lambton Quay. Phone 42—227, Wellington. —Advt

WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES, A meeting of the National Council of Women was held in Andrew’s Studio on Monday, April 29. Mrs. Henry Smith presided. The following members were appointed delegates to the conference which will be held in Gisborne in May: Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Forde, bliss England, and Mrs. C. H. Chapman. Further remits for the conference were discussed. The Wellington Women's Christian Temperance Union held its monthly meeting recently. Mrs. Mowlem occupied the chair and devotional exercises were led by Mrs. Murray. A vote of condolence was passed to one of the members who had lost her husband. Correspondence was read and discussed, and also the minutes of last meeting, which were confirmed. Mrs. Mowlem and Miss Bradshaw were elected delegates to the area alliance convention. A committee was formed to arrange and dispense the tea on that day. An invitation was given from Mrs. Evans, of Miramar Union, to visit them on “Peace Day,” May 20. Miss Bradshaw gave an address on the “Distinction of Women,” which proved both interesting and instructive. Tea was dispensed and a new member initiated, after which came the benediction. * * • DANCE. The Aero Ball in Hastings was a happy conclusion to a day of thrills, and the committee has ever reason to be proud of the success which crowned their efforts to give a happy ending to a memorable day in Hastings. The decorations were attractively arranged. Round the dance hall, dotted here and there, were giant clumps of greenery, enhanced with the soft, feathery fronds of toi-toi grass. In the centre of the hall was a decorated dais for the band. The stage of the Assembly Hall was furnished with easy chairs and colourful cushions, and on a small table were displayed the handsome cups and trophies which were to be presented during the evening. Masses of autumn-toned chrysanthemums and dahlias with colourful foliage were arranged at the foot of the stage. The supperroom tables were arranged with tall vases filled with crimson flowers and ferns. The following ladies were on the committee: —Mrs. J. Gatenby, Mrs. E. Newbigin, Mrs. W. Stead. Mrs. O. Krogh, Mrs. E. Couper, Mrs. W. Richmond, Mrs. T. White and Mrs. Allan. During the evening the Hon. J. G. Coates made a characteristic speech, and .complimented the Aero Club, and then asked the Hon. T. M. Wilford to present the trophies, which he did most efficiently, making a humorous and congratulatory remark to each of the winners. Captain T. M. White was loudly cheered when he went up to receive the Newbigin Cup with the blue ribbons. He was then chaired and carried up on the stage, and the assembled crowd sang, “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Amongst the visitors present were the Hon. J. G. Coates. Hon. T. M. Wilford, Captain J. L. Findlay, Captain S. Burrell, Captain N. Chandler, Captain B. Mercer. Captain T. White, Captain K. Hall, Major K. Caldwell, Captain W. Bloomfield. Mrs. T. White, wife of Captain White, was in black; Mrs. Findlay, wife of Captain J. L. Findlay, wore an English model frock of black georgette, rose embroidered; Mrs. Norman, pink beaded georgette; Mrs. Bayley, of Auckland. black and rose lace; Mrs. W’. G. Stead. Celanese silk in the colour of green chartreuse, enhanced with rhinestone embroidery ; her daughter, Miss Marie Stead, picture frock.

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

RED CROSS MATTERS. The monthly meeting of the Wellington Red Cross Committee (Peace Time) was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. ,C. H. Chapman presiding. Mr. Galloway, secretary, was absent, as he was on Red Cross business in Hawera. Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Angus were convenors for the Red Cross stalls on Poppy Day. The former reported that the results were very satisfactory. A communication was received from the town clerk making suggestions that societies should agree to a. rotation for street collections, or that a system of group collections should be instituted. This was discussed, but it was decided to defer decision until next meeting. It was reported that a further quantity of apples had just been received, and were being distributed. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman attended the meeting of the After Care Society for backward children, and reported thereon. A letter was received from the director of the Jubilee institute for the Blind asking the society to have a sale of goods made by the blind. The usual stall will be held at the Winter Show. Mrs. Kemp reported that a sale would shortly be held at Upper Hutt. The director stated that £9OOO had been made by sales, of which £5OOO had been paid in wages to blind people. Several matters in connection with wireless installation and pensions among the blind were attended to. The chairman stated that the Unemployment Relief Committee had been able to do something in regard to finding - employment for a number of men. During one month 16 cases had been dealt with, several had been found employment, others given relief. Miss Bown reported on behalf of the Ladies’ Auxiliary that 31 cases had been dealt with, 336 garments had been given out, as well as 19 pairs of boots and shoes, and 61 yards of flannel. They were gradually eliminating the chronic beggars from the activities of the society, and getting into touch with many sad cases of people who, though really in need, hesitated to apply. . Sister Lewis reported on classes held in school and at the rooms. To date 10 home nursing teams have been formed, to compete for the Lady Luke trophy. Sister Lees reported on work done at Moera and elsewhere. Miss Lissington reported attending meetings of Junior Red Cross Circles in schools, and new circles were in process of formation. The circles wei® bnsy working for the society in different ways. For some time past, directors of the various Junior Red Cross sections have remarked on the high standard of the portfolios forwarded from New Zealand. The director of the Junior Red Cross Division, League of Red Cross Societies, Paris, considers the girls’ high school portfolio, which was sent to a school in Switzerland, such a good example of school correspondence that he has asked the Swiss Junior Red Cross to borrow it from the school to which it was sent, that it may be used for exhibit in connection with the Junior Red Cross Conference, which takes place in Geneva in July next. It is also to be used for the big exhibition to be held in connection with the World Federation of Education Associations meeting in Geneva in Julv next, and will probably be attended by 4000 to 5000 teachers. The International Conference of the Junior Red Cross will be held in Geneva in Julv next. The League have stated that they would very much like NewZealand to be represented at this conference. Mrs. F. T. Clarke, who will be in Europe at this time, was appointed representative.

Y.W.C.A. WORK. The National Executive Committee of the Y.W.C.A. of New Zealand iel “ usual monthly meeting last week, ' t Miss McLean. C.8.E., who had attended a special Industrial Commission as re presentative of New Zealand, gave B report. This commission was set up by the World’s Committee and held ,at Geneva. The work of the commission was to prepare an industrial programme for the meeting of the Vtorlds Conterence held ‘later in the year at Buda'Yliss McLean gave a brief account of the outstanding personalities among tlio.se attending the commission. The chairman was Miss Constance Smith, a pioneer in the industrial and economic progress of women in Britain, and Miss Dingman (industrial secretary to the World’s Committee) acted as secretary. 1 Other delegates included Froken Ingehorg Wikander from Scandinavia, Fraulein Zarnack and Dr. Soechnick from Germany. France sent two women factory inspectors and Czecho-Slovakia was also represented. Miss Mabel Byrd, an American negress now working at the Internationa] Labour Office, represented U.S.A. . , , The members of the commission found Geneva a most interesting centre and were able to see something of the work of the International Labour Office and its fine building. Miss McLenn gave the address of a suitable boarding-house which could be used by Y.W.C.A. members and others staying in Geneva aud gave an interesting account of the beautiful places she had visited both there and in other parts of Europe. Mrs. David Smith (president) expressed the thanks of the Y.W.C.A. to Miss McLean for attending the commission and for the interesting report she bad given. Other business included plans for a visit to Girls’ Flock House at the invitation of the trustees and a discussion on the problems of the after-care of these girls. The present Scheme of providing advisers to keep in touch with them presents many difficulties in administration. Congratulations were sent to Mrs. Fraer on her appointment as the first woman member of the Prisons Board. It was decided to invite Miss Kimura, the Japanese Y.W.C.A. secretary, at present ini Australia, to come to New Zealand next year, subject to the approval of the Japanese National Committee, The appointment of Miss C. Holmes as chairman of the National Senior Clubs’ Committee was ratified. Congratulations were sent to the Adelaide association on attaining its jubilee. The first association south of the line to do this was that formed in Dunedin in 1878, and Adelaide followed shortly after. To choose a coat which will be the principal stand-by for cold weather, length and slenderness of line is the principal consideration. Agnes Samson (Customhouse Quay) has a chic collection of smart top coats becomingly and beautifully cut. A 'coat of navy blue face cloth, cut to give a slender effect, has a shawl collar of mink marmot fur. A black silk poplin coat lined with beige Kasha and collared with brown achieves dignity and beauty as a formal afternoon coat for a matron. Paris sponsors fine black face cloth with a waisted effect, inset panels of reverse fabric and collar and cuffs of skunk. Rough pony fur is quite one of the newest and smartest trimmings and a coat of black facecloth with a sunburst of tucks on the Haired front is trimmed with gray pony.—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. Mrs. Smith, Children's Outfitter and Furrier, 174 Lambton Quay, anticipates going out of business, and in consequence will commence a sale on Monday, 6th. All goods greatly reduced. —Advt.

CROQUET. HUTT CLUB. In spite of the unfavourable weather last Monday a very pleasant afternoon was spent by the memoers of the Hutt Croquet Ciub, wheu the presentation of prizes and formal closing of the green took place. Mrs. Eddie, president of the club, presented the prizes as follow:—A championship, Mrs. Bock, runner up Mrs. Hendry; B championship, Mrs. Brooks, runner-up Mrs. Eddie; A handicap singles, .Mrs. Hendry, runner-up Mrs. Leighton; B handicap singles, Mrs. Eddie, runner-up Mrs. Sutcliffe; club handicap singles, Mrs. Stucliffe, runner-up Mrs. Aysonj club pair, Mrs. Hollard and Mrs. Hendry, runnersup Mrs. Leighton and Mrs. Stonehouse. Special trophies were also received by Mrs. Wood and Miss Macasklll for improvement during the season. The club captain (Mrs. Boek) presented Mrs. Eddie with a beautiful Jacobean vase as a small token of appreciation from the members of the club for the great interest she has taken In all the affairs of the club during the three years she has been president. Presentations were also made to the other officers of the club. The trophies, which were particularly handsome,.were donated by Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Yates. Mrs. Teagle, Mrs. Jenness, Mrs. Ayson, Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. H. Webley. Mrs. Boek, Mrs. Hendry, and Messrs. Eddie (2) and Fraser. The honorary members who were present were each the recipient of a pretty posy of flowers from Mrs. Teagle. PLIMMERTON CLUB. The croquet section of the Plimmerton Bowling, Croquet, and Tennis Club (Inc.), held its closing day on Saturday last in delightful weather. There was a good attendance and the members took a keen interest in the various competitions arranged for the occasion; The ladles provided a very sumptuous afternoon tea, after which the various prizes were presented by the vice-president, Mrs. A. J. Edginton. The championship cup for singles and handicap singles was won by Mrs. F. M. Garner, with Mrs. K. Tovey as runner-up in the singles and Miss E. Amoore in the handicap singles, respectively. The singles trophy for juniors was won by Mrs. F. H. Burnham, with Mrs. C. W. Dallaston as runner-up. The trophy for most points in the competitions was won by Mrs. J. W. Bramwell. The vice-president eulogised Mrs. . Garner's services as honorary secretary and asked her to accept a gift in the form of a crystal rose bowl as a token of the players’ grateful appreciation for her past services. Mrs. Garner feelingly replied. A very happy afternoon terminated with cheers for the president, vice-president, club captain, and secretary.

If at the beginning of winter the well-dressed woman has planned a wardrobe which would provide her with useful and becoming things for every occasion she will find it milch more easy to shop. Castel Jaloux, Ltd., have an attractive choice of warm dresses in the coat frock style and which are really a necessity for this climate. A w’ine-red crepella dress, very simple but smart, has groups of pleats in the front portion of the skirt and is pleasingly finished with beige lingerie collar and cuffs. A very wellcut frock of navy blue ondamusa is charming with a slightly flared skirt, much stitching and buttons to match and a becoming coatee line at the back. A brown tweed dress in the new tweed weave which has the lightness of stockinette, has a flared skirt with an inverted p)eat in front. The V neck and sleeves are finished with a scarf arrangement in brown and beige. A very chic effect is obtained on a green dress by the addition of a varigated scarf cleverly arranged on the neck- , line, and a belt across the back. —Advt.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. The Queen Carnival recently conducted under the auspices of St. Mary’s Church, Taihape, was brought to a fitting conclusion at the Town Hall on Thursday night with an elaborate crowning ceremony followed by a ball, maBY outside visitors being present. The “Queen” (Miss Joan Dickson) was gorgeously robed for the occasion and ruled over a court of some 90 subjects, who with their colourful attire, gave one a glimpse of old-time pageantry. The principal characters were enacted by the following:—Maids of honour, Mrs. J. Quirk. Mrs. Te Patu (with attendants) ; mistress of robes, Miss E. Donovan; ladies in waiting, Misses Bowler, Keating, Rice, and McCarthy; laurel bearer. Miss C. O’Donoghue; crown bearer, Miss F. Forbes; Allies (New Zealand). Mrs. G. Ruka, (England) Miss D. Mortland, (Scotland) Mr. G. McCoinbie, (Ireland) Miss J. Palmer, (Canada) Miss M. Gorman. (America) Miss M. Transom, (Spain) Miss E. Spooner. (India) Miss N. Currie. (Japan) Miss C. Derry, (Italy) Miss E. Sheath, (Belgium) Miss N. Dickinson; chamberlain, Mr. L. de Lautour; chancellor. Mr. W. Maclean: archbishop, Mr. J. D. Kerr; captain of guard. AV. O’Connor. There were some 60 minor characters. There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Taihape Plunket Society on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Mr. j. P. Aldridge) being the chairman. The balance-sheet showed a balance of some £260. The reports of the Mangaweka and Hunterville sub-branches also disclosed satisfactory positions. Officers elected were:—Patron, Mrs. J. F. Studholme ; president, Mrs. L. Haydon; vicepresident. Mrs. J. Hamill, Mrs. P. Munro, Mrs. IV. J. McCormick; committee, Mesdames Glenny. MacCallum, Quirk, Cork, Kincaid. Aldridge, Hay, de Lautour. Ensor, Quinn, Hayman, and Allison-; secretary. Mrs. Beale; treasurer, Mrs. H. MacCallum; auditor, C. Masters. MADAME MENERE’S FURS. According to reports received Madame Menere is having a wonderful tour in the South Island with her new season’s furs, many of which are extremely tempting. Madame Menere’s North Island tour will commence very shortly, and people wishing to secure up-to-the-minute styles are advised to awqit Madame’s arrival, as she is carrying larger stocks than ever this year.—Advt.

The opening of Wellington s new cabaret, the San Toy. is announced for Thursday next, May 9. The San Toy will be •under the direction of Manuel Hynuin, who was musical - director of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition Cabaret, who will lead the orchestra. The location of the San Toy will be on the first floor of what was once Veitch and Allan’s Buildings. \ An elaborate scheme of interior decorating, has endowed the cabaret with an Oriental atmosphere. There is a large dancing floor and a Chinese lounge which commands a complete view of this, while the service' and appointments will leave nothing to be desired.

? To-night is the first of a series of cabaret evenings at the Kelburn Kiosk which in future will be open from 8 to 12 p.m. every Saturday night. Special care is being taken to provide good music and a dainty supper. . '