Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 6, 2 October 1929, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. T. K. Sidey left for the South at he week-end.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Tapes, of Wellington, are visiting Napier.

Mrs. D. Alexander, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Beaumont Smith are visiting the South Island. Miss G. Upham, Wellington, is visiting Christchurch. '

Mr. and Mrs. E. Rouse, of Wellington, are at present in Christchurch. Mrs. La Trobe and Mrs. Mellsop are Wellington visitors to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lambourne and Miss Page, Wellington, are visiting Christchurch. Miss Margaret Speedy, of Hawke’s Bay, has gone to Southland, where she is the guest of Mrs. George Pinckney, “Glenaray.” A pleasant evening of music and dancing was spent at the Athenian Club on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. H. Strange-Miire were host and hostess for the evening, the latter wearing a dainty frock of black ring velvet with georgette trimmings. The following artists assisted with the programme: Mr. and Mrs. Allwright (vocal duet), Mr. Allwright (song),.Mr. Ernest Short (song), Mr. A. J. Mazcngarb (song), Mrs. Gyles (song). The popular Paul Jones and novelty dances were entered into with good spirit by all present. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and cheers for the host and hostess brought a happy-evening to a close.

WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES.

The annual meeting of the Borstal Association, to which all social workers are invited, will be held to-morrow at the Y.M.C.A.

Victoria League members will have the opportunity of bidding farewell to Her Excellency the Lady Alice Fergusson, at an evening reception at the Pioneer Club, on Thursday, October 17. They are asked to reply to Mrs. Ferrier Watson, 3 Oriental Terrpce, Oriental Bay, Before October 12. This evening will take the form of a special farewell from the many women’s societies who are doing social service work in the city. Mrs. Ivan Levy is arranging what promises to be a delightful musical programme.

The monthly meeting of the Wellington Women’s Auxiliary of the New Zealand Political Reform League is being held to-morrow (Thursday) evening in the league rooms, Dominion Buildings. Sir. J. A. Young, M.P., will be the speaker. He will take as his subject the Mental Defectives Act A very interesting evening is anticipated, and members are invited to bring friends with them who would like to hear something of this important subject. The meeting is at 8 p.m. A successful concert was held in the Town Hall, Ngaio, on Thursday evening last, in aid of the funds of the Ngaio branch of the Plunket Society. The entertainment was arranged by Mrs. T. Hills, who was assisted by the following performers: Mr. Goudie, Misses Reba and Iris Hunter, Marjorie and Audrey Baoumgren, Pamela and Patricia Hills, Joyce and Marjorie Neuport, Margaret Churchill, Chrissie and Tui Hills, Rena and Olga Gardiner, Betty Haines, Hope Flaws, Nita Shcrbrook, Alice Dick, Joan Jorgensen and Ruth Pierard, Masters Peter Lea, Harry Johansep and lau Galloway.

An interesting evening was spent by the Discussion Circle of the Pioneer Club on Monday, when Mrs. Wrigley, of Seatoun, read a letter describing the presentation of the Nobel prize in Stockholm. The writer, a sister of one of the recipients, gave a most vivid description of the town under snow and with daylight lasting only until about two in the afternoon, and then the presentation, which was made by the King of Sweden, and attended by members of the Royal Family, as was the dinner which followed. Mention of the many notable people who attended made it more interesting. Miss Swap presided and Mrs. Ross introduced the speaker. Supper concluded the evening.

Princess Arthur of Connaught has long been regarded as the best golfer among our Royal ladies, but she has just surpassed her best efforts here (says a writer in "The Queen”). Playing the other day with Sir Herbert Morgan at Richmond, she holed out the difficult eighth hole in one, a feat she had never previously accomplished. This hole is 168 yards in length, and the fairway lies between some trees on one side and a pond on the other, while it is surrounded by bunkers of rather formidable character. According to the local professional, this is the first occasion upon which it has been carried in one. Princess Arthur has always been an extremely powerful driver, and can out-distance most men players here. She has played golf since being quite a child, as has her youngest sister, Lady Maud Carnegie. It may be added that instead of her caddie receiving the bottle of whisky, which is customary when a hole in one is recorded, her Roya Highness handed him a Bank of England note. * ■ • VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL. Mrs. D. Holden, of Havelock North, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. W. A. Moore, of Tiiparu, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. V. Smith, of Auckland, accompanied by her daughter June, arrived in Wellington on Monday. Mrs. Gawith and Mrs. Skeet, Upper Plain, Masterton, and Mrs. Thomson, Auckland, are visiting Wellington. Miss G. Russell, Tnompson Road, has returned to Napier after an extended holiday in Wellington. Mrs. D. Nathan, of Auckland, who has been in Wellington for a few days with Mrs. Irwell, of England, left for the North last night. FRENCH CLUB. The results of the examination conducted by the “Cercle Litteraire Francois de Wellington,” for senior pupils of Wellington secondary schools are as follow: — Mary Hursthouse (Marsden College), medal and first prize; L. Oxby (Wellington Boys’ College), first prize boys; D. Patterson (Wellington Boys’ College), second prize, boys; Molly Neill (Wellington Girls’ College), second prize, girls. The standard of the prize-winners was considered very satisfactory. On Rolleston Service. In a number of ways the Rolleston Service has no parallel. The mechanical knowledge of Hair and Beauty Treatment can be fairly easily acquired, but only Rolleston artistes can give the "Rolleston finish” that is so widely admired. Appointments preferred. Mrs. Rollestdn Ltd., Hair, Skin, and Permanent Waving Specialists, 250 Lambton Quay. 'Phone 42 —227, Wellington.—Advt. [' HE KNOWS! “He that knows, and knows that lie knows, is a wise man; follow ye him;!” Mr. Sidney Hall, Dentist, Levin, knows that Sydal is good for keeping the hands soft and free from cracks, chaps, and roughness. “I find it most benbflcial and have used it 25 years,” he writes. Good example to follow!— Advt

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ENGAGEMENTS. Marjorie Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs T. M. Hair, “Motumate,” Manaia, to Brian Harold, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pease, of “Beverley,” Mangatoki. Gwendoline McGrath, second daughter the l-ite Mr. F. McGrath, of Kaihu, E. Turnock, Dublin Street, Wanganui, to Stanley Esteven, eldest son of Mr. and Mas. S. Bellve, Harrison Street, Wanganui. WEDDINGS. At the Sacred Heart Church, Hastings, AT. Ancust 21), Mary Eileen Costello, only daughter of JMr. aifd Mrs. R. Costello, of Lansdowne, Masterton, was married to Clnrence George, elder son. of Mrs. IJ. Johnstone and the late Mr. George V. atS on of Hastings. The Rev. Father McHardy officiated. The bride, who was Jiven away by her brother, Mr. Richard Costello, wore a sown of ivory Beorgette over a silver lace bodice, the skirt fallin" in points. The embroidered tulle veil was held in place with a coronet of pearls, and she carried a bouquet of white camellias, hyacinths, and maidenhair fern. Silver shoes and stockings completed the toilette. The brides cousin Miss Molly Nee, who was bridesmaid, wore a frock of blush rose crepe de chine with a cape collar, the skirt having an uneven hem-line. Shoes and stockings to match were worn. Mr. H. McKay was best man. Afterwards a reception was held at the home of Mrs. E. Johnstone, who was dressed in a French model of biscuit lace and georgette under a georgette fur-trimmed coat, and with hat, shoes and stockings to tone. She. carried a posy of red anemones and maidenhair fern. The decorations on the two-tiered wedding cake, made by the bride’s mother, were rather unique in that they had ornamented the cake at the wedding of the bridegroom’s mother. Mrs. R. Costello, mother of the bride, was attired in an ensemble suit of black and fawn marocain, with a black hat, and she carried a posy of mauve and pink anemones and maidenhair fern. The bride’s travelling dress was of floral crepe de chine, worn with a black sealskin coat trimmed with brown squirrel. The numerous wedding presents were viewed by the guests, some of whom had come from Masterton and Christchurch.

At All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, on Saturday, September 28, Katherine Norah, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Meade, of “Cloverlea Settlement,” Kairanga, was married to Joseph Albert, only son of the late Mr. P. Archer, of Reading, England, and Mrs. E. Archer, now of Whakarongo. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white satin and georgette, and the flared skirt, which hung in long folds, was edged with georgette embroidered in silver. .• The long veil was held in place by bands of pearls and orange blossom, while two little flower girls carried her train. The bride’s bouquet was of cyclamen, freesias and asparagus fern. Misses Laura and Phyllis Meade, sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids. They wore frocks of primrose crepe de chine trimmed with gold lace, and they carried bouquets of primroses, freesias and asparagus fern, while the tulle headdress was arranged to. form a halo at the back of the head. Miss Lola Buick and Miss Hilary Sell were flower girls and wore dainty froeks of primrose crepe de chine edged with lace to tone. They wore tulle caps with small posies of flowers at the side, and carried gold baskets filled with Iceland poppies. Mr. J. Grifnshaw and Mr. N. Stokes carried out the duties of best man and groomsman respectively. After the ceremony a reception was held at Messrs. Collinson and Cunninghame’s reception room, which was decorated for the occasion in spring blossoms. Mrs. Meade received the guests in a frock of navy repp with satin coat to tone and a fox fuv. Her hat was of soft straw and she carried a small posy of freesias and asparagus fern. The happy couple left by car for the north, where the honeymoon is being spent.

ST. JOSEPH’S BAZAAR. There was another good attendance at St. Joseph’s Bazaar at the Town Hall last night. The first part of the’ programme was arranged by Miss Phyllis McMillan. Margaret Madden and Errol Wood danced an Irish duoj Adeline Burnette, a skipping-rope dance; Margaret Oates, a Dutch clog; Margaret Madden, "Beggar Song”; and Marjorie Banner, Florence Fisher, Olive Anderson, and Elsie Johnson, an Irish reel. The second part was a calistheaie and club-swinging display by the pupils of Captain .J. A. Duffy. ' To-night the programme will be provided by the Buckle Street Convent children and by the special Bazaar Troubadors and Pierrots. The position of the queen candidates is as follows: Miss Margaret Madden, Western Stall, 18,420; Miss Anita Fary, Central Stall, 9600; Miss Patricia Jansen, Eastern Stall, 3456. ♦*. , * . PRISON GOVERNORS. Slowly, but none the less steadily, women in different parts of the world are taking their places in equal situations with meu (says a writer in an exchange). Recently it was mentioned in these columns that a woman had been appointed as governor of a German gaol. She is not the first woman to fill such a position, for as long ago as 1916 Dr. Selina Fox was appointed governor of Aylesbury prison for women. This is the only long-sentence prison for women in England. She also had to govern the Borstal for girls, which was a separate department in Aylesbury: Dr. Mildred Staley, of Auckland, was deputy-governor of the same prison at that time, and there is still a woman governing there. In' other countries there are also women governors. One of these is Sherborn prison, of Boston, U.S.A., where the governor is a Mrs. Hodder. She has installed modern methods, in social committees of prisoners and self-governing groups. Arts and industries are taught, and dramatic and other forms of amusement of an uplifting sort are allowed. At the great Federal prison of Alderson, near Washington, D.C., there is a woman governor, Dr. Taylor, and she has installed the cottage system, with excellent classification and methods. In the West of America many prisons have women as their governors, and have had them for years. These women governors have adopted modern penal reform methods with great success. At Sleighton Farms, a place of detention for young .women and girls, the governor, Miss Emily Morroson, has the system of “student government” throughout the 300 inmates, all classified in several separate houses, and for . others living on the farm. She has the help of fine assistants, many of them university graduates. A monthly magazine, debates, nature study classes, arts and crafts work, employ every waking moment after the trade and other regulation tasks of the day are completed satisfactorily. There is no slacking allowed under these women governors, who believe that habits of industry, social helpfulness, and unselfish service lay the best fqundation for future good citizenship.

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

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AFTERNOON TEA. Miss Boyd gave a delightful afternoon yesterday to members of the Garden Circle of the Pioneer Club at her home in Fairview Crescent, Kclburu. The guests were received by Miss Boyd in the garden, and then were shown round the many pretty garden plots,-and were very interested in seeing how much the hostess was able to grow in a small space. After inspecting and admiring the garden the guests were entertained to afternoon tea. They then enjoyed some delightful musie, given by Mrs. Ramsay, Mrs. Mitehell and Mrs. Vickery. Before departing Miss A. Kane thanked the hostess for the very enjoyable afternoon. Jliss Boyd, who wore black crepe de chine with long fringe, was assisted by Mrs. Preston in looking after the guests. The latter wore black and white printed georgette. *» ■ * PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Allan have returned to Masterton from a holiday at Rotorua. Mrs. J. Caselberg' has- • returned to Masterton from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. th Haggitt, of Palmerston North, is visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs. D. M. Graham and Miss Jean Graham have returned to. Masterton from a holiday spent at Rotorua. Mrs. J.. 11. Tatham and Miss Phyllis Tatham, "Homewood,” Masterton, are visiting Mrs. Bamford, I’ahiatua, for a few days.

The fancy dress dance organised by the ■Wanganui East Committee of the Plunkett .Society was a great success, Wright, .Stephenson's big wool shed being crowded with happy, children. The frocks were judged by Mesdames T. Hiuc and A. Crawford. Mrs. C. 11. Clinkard was the organiser of a concert given entirely by juveniles last Saturday night flt her home. The .performers were Misses J. Graham and J. Rankin, Masters J. and B. Deerness, D. and T. Clinkard. G. and Gray Dickie, P. Graham, J. Wills,- M. King, and J. Falconer. The programme was varied, and Highland dancing, violin and pianoforte solos and songs ‘were splendidly rendered. Mrs. Clinkard was the achompanistc.

! The last big bridge party for the Gonyille baby fund was held at Mrs. Bul-lock-Douglas's home ou Monday afterjtbon. Spring blossoms made dainty decorations, ami ..Mrs. Bullock-Douglas, Mrs. AV. Drnllin, Mrs. L. Duigan. and Msr. T. Austin were hostesses. Among those present were :— Mesdames Robbins, 1,.' Curtis, A. Boyes, G. Sutherland, Spellerburg. ,G. Adams. S. Burnett, /nglis, J. Bowler, R. Neumann, A. J. Roberts, 11. Price, J. Whelan, Wainwright, W. McCaul, AV. Gardner, Robbins, T. AVells, T.’ AVarnock, AV. L. Gibson, P. Mcßcaty, R. Hammond, AV. Jameson, S. Robinson, A. AValker. M. Spurdie, yy. Ashton, Nicholson, L. Benjanuu, Av. L. Young, Blackmore, Montray, Anderson. AV. F. Therkleston, J. Boyd, Marcbanf, L. McAneny, ’Ryan, Cullen, Fisher, Jackson, Saunders. Norwood, D. Campbell, Short, AValton, 11. A. Hazard, •Misses S. AVells, N. Chadwick (Daunejvirke), Norman, A. Jardine, and L. ■AVarnock. : MADAME MENERE’S THANKS. On the eve of their departure, Madame and Mr. Mcnere, the noted fur :merchants, wish to thank ladies Horn Jone end of New Zealand to the other, •for the remarkable busin. i they have done in the Dominion this season, and they promise, all being well, to make a return visit next season, with a full range of the world's best furs. In the meantime letters addresse-’ to 1.0. Lox 794, Christchurch, will be forwarded on to them. —Advt.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS.

Miss A’. Haise, .Marton, is visiting A\ anganui.

Airs. F. Smith, AVangauui, is visiting Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Wnldegrave (Raetibi) are visiting AVangauui;

Mr. and Mrs. T. Fraser are Gisborne visitors to AVangauui. Miss Fannin, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss D. Haggit. of Palmerston Aortli.

Miss Belt has returned to Palmerston North after spending a holiday at Havelock North.

Airs. Al. Alillar and Miss L. MiUar, of Amesbury Street, Palmerston North, arc visiting Napier.

Airs. R. 11. Illingworth has returned to Palmcrstou North after a holiday spent in Napier. Aliss Ilaiusworth, Wanganui, is visiting Mrs. H. 11. Billens, Palmerston North.

Air. and Airs. R. 11. Sollett and Aliss J. Sollett, have returned to Palmerston North after spending the winter months at their Pliuunertou residence.

Air. and Airs. Henry and their daughter, Miss P. Henry, leave Palmerston North to-day for Alastertou, where they intend spending a few days, prior to leaving for Christchurch, where they Avill make their future home.

A'isitors to Palmerston North for the~ wedding of Aliss Alaisie Bennett and Air. R. 11. Boys, which takes place to-day, will include Air. and Airs. AA’. E. Bennett,, ot Auckland; Air. and Airs. J. 15. Bennett, of Kimbolton; Airs. Henry. Lyall, of Havelock North; Air. and Airs. John; Raiue, of Kavori, AVellington; Air. and Airs. Gathorne Hardy, of AVauganui; Air.and Airs. S. Alaunder. of AA’ellington, and: Alessrs. Noel Lewis, Browne, P. Tregurtha, and T. Gibson, all of AVellington. A very old resident of AA'aitganui, Airs. T .Ale Grail of Okoia, has passed away at her residence, “Ilillcroft.” Ale Grail came to AVangauui as a baby with her parents, the late Air. and Airs. James Atkinson. Her father, who was attached to the 65th regiment, ou obtaining bis discharge, bought land at Ixukutu, and Airs. Ale Grail had vivid mem-; cries of the exciting times during the Alaori AVar. She was twice married, and leaves a family of eight, Alesdames AV. Moosinan (AVauganui), AV. G. lago (Alastertou),-Miss Al. O’Donnell (AA anganui), Alessrs. R. P., D. G. O’Donuell, and E. B. and V. MeGrail (AVauganui).