SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 33, 2 November 1929, Page 23

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

PERSONAE ITEMS. Miss Hilda Williams, of , Wellington, ■will be the guest of Mrs. Algar Williams, , in Christchurch, for the November race ■week. f , ’■ _ , Mrs. R. FT Blair, of' Wellington, is visiting Auckland. ; Mrs. S. Paterson, of Wellington, / is visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Brian. Todd have returned to Christchurch from Wellington. < > Mrs. J. McLeod, of Wellington, will be the guest of Mrs. J. H. Half, Papanut Roafl, Christchurch, for race -week. J Mr. and Mrs. Taylof, Mrs."' and the Misses Clark (Wellington), have been touring in the South Island. "U Their Excellencies, the GovernorGeneral ahd Lady-Alice Fergusson, will arrive m- Christchurch on Tuesday, November 12, and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F.-Studholme. Fendalton, until Friday, November. 15,- when they will-, return to Wellington. They will be accompanied by Lord Waleran. Miss -Cecil-’ Mowbray; of Stirling, Scotland, who is the guest'of her Excellency, Lady Alice /FergUsson at '.Government House,/will stayi-with her aunt, Mrs. J. F. Studholme, Fendalton,.. Christchurch-, for race .week., - VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL. Mrs. Aylmer .Vivian has. come to. Weiz lington from Christchurch to meet her mother, Mrs.-<E. ,B. Izard,’ who is. returning frpm,-Englarid by-the Ruapbhu. Ma'dame Winnie Fraser, who is to sing the part of Nokomis in tho .opera-“ Hiawatha next week, arrives from the kOuththis morning. The Marsden School athletic ’ sports, which were' postponed on account of the weather, will be held on Monday, when also the,laying of*the foundation-stone of the Founders’" Hall by Her Excellency, Lady, Alice Fergusson, will'take place. A report.from Pahiatua, which appeared on’Thursday, wrongly attributed to the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ L'nion, should have appeared’under thp heading of 'Wellington Provincial Federatipnivof Women’s Institutes, of which thia was. the half-yearly council -meet- “«• ; It ife- chic for frocks to be practical, and the light-weight woollen dress for to-day Is enlivened with crisp piqtie col-, lars 'and cuffs, set-in sleeves, lines of piping and ( strappings in fabrics, narrow stitchferl belts, rows of intriguing buttons, yokes, and'dast but not least, becoming. neCk lines., Oastel Jaloux Ltd., Woodward. Street, have some clever dresses of this description. Myrtle green Ondemusa makes a frock which has a fitting hip line and a Vneck. outlined with beige and buttons to match. A three-piece suit of very fine woven wool cashmere stockinette is in brown, cream and red for the skirt and short coat and a beige 'crepe de chene Jumper with hand-hemstitching, and pockets. Smart black and -white fabric is used .for a two-piece suit which has.a pleated skirt,- and is'trimmed with black and white and gold buttons. An eau de nil jumper coat and skirt is made very smart;_■ With stitched strappings, green buttons to match and a steel buckle.—AdvL

I" ENGAGEMENTS. Margurita Bowie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B.< Farmer, of Feilding, to Alister Hector, second son of Mr. and ; Mrs. A. Campbell, Hataitai, Wellington. Esme Gwendolyn, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Hogg, of Ohau, Levin, to Frederick John,-eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cotterill, Harrogate, England. . ‘ ;... Annie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Harris, of Paraparaumu, to Henry, eldest son of Mr,', and Mrs. A. Cotton, of Nelson. ■ GIFT evening. ' <■ ■ I A very pleasant gift evening, was given by Mrs. Walter Nash.at St. Matthew’s hall, Brooklyn, in honour of Miss Join) Hawkins, whose marriage takes place shortly. The bride-elect was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. .Mrs. Nash received her guests wearing black georgette with Oriental wrap, ..while . Miss Hawkins wore apricot crepe marie. Dancing; games, and competitons were in the hands of Mr. Leslie Nash. During the evening items were given by Mrs. W. Look and Miss Nola Hyde.- Cheers and good wishes'brought a pleasant evening to a close. * ■•' • • STAFF DANCE. -The Adelphi Cabaret, was the scene Of a very successful dance recently, when the staff of Messrs. Wool worths (N.Z.), Ltd., held their first staff ball. The ballroom presented a’.very gay and .festive scene, and the decorations and coloured frocks produced a kaledoseopic picture. “The managing director (Mr. H. ‘ R. Hallnrd).,t was present, accompanied by Mrs. Hallard,- whose frock was of pink georgette, trimmed, with gui.pure lace and * diamente trimming. The •latter was the recipient- of a charming posy presented by the committee. Also , present were. Mrs-E.;. Batt,. in navy blue and silver ; Miss Butcher, in eau. de nil georgette; Mrs. F., IJ. Gifford, in apricot satin; Miss Radford, in silver beaded frock; Miss-AVebb, -in- - black georgette; Mrs. H. F; Vaughan in rose georgette; Mrs. ■ Mulholland,' in black 'silk; Mrs.'R. Johnstone in blue crepe de chine; Miss Bennett;'Misses'Traill in eau de nil; Douslin, in'black net; White, 'cyclamen; Cheeseman, in. black', and silver; Bucket in pink- georgette;' Duncan, •in black satin; Hannah, in black lace: McLaren, in black' taffeta. The arrangements were in the hands of an energetic committee, consisting of Mesdames Tar-, rant, in rainbow-georgetete frock, Page, in black taffeta, Nixon, in r black crepe de chine, Miss Ed wards'in blue and gold, and Messrs. Illingworth," Williiyns, and Vaughan. Prizes for novelty dances were won by Misses Waters and 1 Vincent.

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The Agnes Samson. Salon wish-to announce the arrival of some new and very exclusive goods from Paris selected, by .Miss Agnes Samson. Dresses, suits, bead necklets, pearls,'.and ;,poi.fumes, poudre and face creams by D’Orsay ; will be on view on Monday morning.—Advt. .. 0

. FAREWELL TEA. HER EXCELLENCY ENTERTAINED. Once, again Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson was the guest of honour of a farewell reception, the hostess being MrsBernard Wood, who thus gave an opportunity to wives of members of Parliament, as well as Wellington women, to say good-bye to Her Excellency. The party was held in the social hall at Parliament Buildings, which, large as it is, was all too small for - the number gathered within. Tables were arranged about the room at which tea was served, and these were beautifully decorated with flowers in shades of pink and heliotrope.. Tall pink tulips mingled with ixias, and sweet peas in these shades and carnations. From the ceiling were suspended baskets of greenery and mauve flowers, the whole effect being most arMrs. Wood received her guests in floral chiffon in shades of deep yellow and brown, and a brown straw hat. On the arrival of Her Excellency, who was attended by Major Orr-Ewing, she was conducted to the tea table, with the wives of members of the Cabinet, Mrs. J. G. Coates, Miss Holland, Lady Statham, Lady Carncross, Mrs. M. Myers, and the Mayoress (Mrs. G. A. Troup). After tea (Lady Aliee moved round among the guests, talking to a great many and saying her personal good-byes. Her Excellency wore black with touches of blue and gold, and a hat to match. Mrs. T. M. Wilford was in black with ermine furs and black hat with ospreys ; Lady Carncross, black georgette anti grey fur, and hat with, paradise'feathers;' Lady Statham, red embroidered in blue and grey fur; Mrs. Coates, beige lace and georgette and hat to match; Miss Holland, green patterned silk and green hat; Mrs. Vineent Ward, who was assisting Mrs. Wood in . attending the guests, wore black and red patterned silk and red hat. Among those present were Lady Buckleton, Lady Stout, Lady Luke, Mrs. Cobbe, Mrs. T. K. Sidey, Mrs. . Veitch, Mrs. Ransom, Mrs. Taverner, Mrs. Sprott, Mrs. F. Dyer and Miss Lulu Dyer, Mrs. Coleridge, Miss Carncross. Mrs. Macarthy-Reid, Mrs. and Miss Rutter, Mrs. F. Berthune, Mrs. MeEldowney, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Boden, Mrs. E. J. Moore, Mrs. and Miss Morice, Miss May Kane, Mrs. and Miss Elliott, Mrs. Florance, Mrs. A. Gray and Miss Gray, Mrs. W. Pearce, Mrs. Harold Johnston, Miss Enid Bell, Mrs. Hawke, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. W. J. Polson and Miss Polson, Mrs. Bodkin, Mrs/ C. H. Chapman, Mrs. P. Fraser, Mrs.-W. Young, Mrs. Mercer. Mrs. Merlin, Mrs. Aitken, Mrs. Handyside, Mrs. Thorne George, Mrs. and Miss Bennie, Mrs. Adams. Mrs. A. Fair, Mrs. McKibbin, Mrs. Porteous, Mrs. Fussell, Mrs. Gf Robertson; Mrs. and Miss Herbert, Mrs. C, Izard, Mrs. P. Myers, Miss I. Fraser, Miss Simpson, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Kemp, Mrs. Doctor, Mrs. Mazengarb, Mrs. Hayes, Kirs. Tall, Mrs. and Miss Corliss, Mrs. Armour, Mrs. and Miss E.. Ward, Mrs. Barnett, Miss Herbert, Miss Whyte, Mrs. E. W. Kane, Mrs. Lowe, Misses McGregor, Mrs. Dennehy, Miss Van Staveren, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Cohen, Mrs. Hanan, Mrs. Hayward, Mrs. Watkins. Miss Haise. Mrs. Butts, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. W. R. Davidson, Mrs. D. Peacock, Mrs. Pow, Mrs. H. Young and Miss Young, Mrs. Edkins, Mrs. Ewen, Miss Troup, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. and Miss Clayton,- Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Meadowcroft, Mrs. W. G. Reid, Miss McLean.

/During the afternoon some delightful music was given by Mrs. W. Prouse, who played the violin, and Miss Hilda Chudley, who. sang. An orchestra played in the' intervals.

UNDER FORTY CLUB. A young people’s club —the “Under Forty Club,’'’ has been recently established in London, which has for its chief aim the solving of the housing problem. Each of the members must read at least three books on housing, which have been selected by the committee, and a special research committee is thoroughly investigating the whole question. , ~ . . Already the club has raised and distributed £BOOO to building societies in London slums, and many new flats have been named after the club. Moreover, its latest project is. the purchase of a site where dwellings at rentals of 10s. a week will be erected. It suggests that perhaps the cost of building might be lowered, but at all events the club is determined to solve, or, at least, to assist very materially in the solution of the housing problem. , The members of this club must be under forty; but. people over forty can join as associate members. Though, as a penalty for their- vast age, they are required to pay a higher membership subscription. Many very well-known young people are enrolled in this very enterprising club; the Earl of Faversham, Lady Joan Villiers, Viscountess Folkestone, Miss Balfour, a cousin of Lord Balfour. Miss England is the secretary. *.• • i ANKLE SOCKS. American girls have adopted the ankle sock fashion with enthusiasm, and, as a result, exports from Leicestershire to the United .States are increasing in a most satisfactory way. Thousands of dozens of pairs, often with sweaters to match, are being shipped to fill American orders in readiness for the big sales expected in the fall. The new season’s socks are slightly different from their predecessors. Instead of having a top which has to be > turned over like a golf stocking, the new ankle sock has a “false” turn-over, the natural top of the sock being made to simulate a turn-over by thick ribbing. This is said to make the top fit better and to prevent wrinkling. • »■ « A GIFTED ’CELLIST. Mr. George Ellwood, of Wellington, the well-known ’cellist, has received a letter from Mr. E. Jespersen, father of Miss Greta Jespersen, the very talented ’cellist, of whom great things are expected. In a recent examination Miss Jerpersen obtained full marks, and on the voyage to Sydney, Mr. 11. Anson, one of the R.A.M. examiners, expressed the warmest appreciatiton of the girl’s talent and gave Mr. Jespersen valuable advice on the score of teachers in London, and went as far as to promise that ,he would recommend her for a special exhibition at the Royal Academy, although she was still below the age at which such exhibitions were extended. Mr. Anson was enthusiastic over the way Miss Jespersen had been taught ELECTROLYSIS. The treatment that for ever removes one of woman’s greatest enemies—unwanted hair —is a feature of Rolleston Beauty Service. It is painless, permanent, effective. As an aid to a beautiful appearance, Electrolysis has proved Itself a great blessing to many. Why not make an appointment? Mrs, Rolleston, Ltd., Hair, Skin, and Permanent Waving Specialists, 250 Lambton Quay. 'Phone 42—227, Wellington. —Advt.

SOCIAL EVENING. The Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society held a very pleasant function in the form of a social and dance in the Basin Reserve pavilion on Saturday night last. A good number of members and their friends, also several members of the Repertory Theatre Society, were present and all voted the evening a most successful one. Mrs. Woodward and Mr. A. Mazengarb sang, and Mr. O. Wilton gave a ventriloquial item. During the course of the evening, the secretary (Mr. Jameson) announced that the society’s next production would be “So Long, Letty,” to be followed later in the year with “Les Cloches de Corneville.” It was also announced that the producer for the next play was Mr.' Lester Brown. Supper arrangements, as well as the programme, were ably carried out by the social committee, consisting of Misses Oakes (2),’Stark, Mrs. McKeon, Messrs. McKeon, and. J. Cooke. Among those present were: Miss Alison Kirkealdie, in rose-pink draped lace and black panne velvet bridge coat; Miss Iris Hodd, graceful draped beige mariette trimmed with posies; Miss Thyra Baldwin, black ring velvet and white tissue ; Mrs. McKeon, sloan georgette, daintily trimmed; Mrs. Harold Oakes, black and gold beaded and sequined georgette; Mrs. Woodward, eherry ring velvet and tissue embossed silver and georgette wrap ; Mrs. Stanley Craig, French frock, turquoise blue, accordion pleated, tiny frills from neck to hem of skirt, earrings and pendant en suite; Mrs. Lamb, gold and black beaded georgette; Mrs. N. Wilson, French gold tissue and sequined lace, earrings and jewels en suite; Miss Maureen Wilson, pink taffetas and silver lace; Miss Hinge, blue taffetns; Miss Maisie Oakes, ivory marietta and silver tissue and fuchsia ring velvet wrap ; Miss Marjorie Oakes, gold lace and inariette frock, turquoise blue panne velvet coat, trimmed white fox fur; Miss Molenaar, graceful draped black georgette frock, scarlet flower on corsage; Miss Gray,' pale green georgette; Miss Mary Langdon, turquoise blue georgette trimmed with bands of taffetas to tone; Miss Joyce Woodward, deep apricot crepe dechine, marietta cape, ring velvet wrap< Miss Hanning, silver and ivory georgette, crimson flower on shoulder: Miss Gretta Stark, hyacinth and gold with godets trimmed with gold lace; Miss Eston, turquoise blue tnffeta with bands of velvet to tone; Miss Molly Lamb, salmon pink draped satin; Miss Baron, figured taffetas; Miss Lancely, cream draped mariette. black velvet wrap; Miss Dalmer, pale blue taffetas and silver; Miss Gibson, mauve chenille, embossed georgette top, plain mauve skirt and large mauve bow; Miss Margaret Parker, kingfisher blue crepe de chine, trimmed with silver lace, silver cluster on corsage.

Among the collection 'of smart dresses at Agnes ' Samson’s, Customhouse Quay, are many floral georgettes and chiffons—decorative styles, with frills and flounces, pleated flares and so on. Cape collars which have a softening effect to angular shoulders, are being featured. . Loose wide sleeves with flared cuffs or. pleated insets are.new. Intricate cut and x line predominates. Also many three-quarter coats are showing. New models are being featured In hats and bags and various accessories'.—Advt.

Bouquets Of distinction for the bride and her maids, in exclusive colouring and style to suit frocks. Miss Murray, packets Is. each. All Stores—Advt.

VISITING SINGER ENTERTAINED. Signorina • Dusolina Giannini,- with other members of her concert party—Miss Molly Bernstein and Mr. Deutsch—were the guests of the Pioneer Club and the Society of Musicians, at the club rooms yesterday afternoon, these two societies combining in extending a welcome to the distinguished singer. The visitors were received by Miss Valeriee Corless, vicepresident of the Society of Musicians, and Miss A. Kane, president of the club. The latter extended a welcome on behalf of club members, who were glad to Welcome so distinguished a fellow woman to their country. Miss Corliss, on bei half of the musical world of Wellington, bade welcome to the t guest of honour, who came in the full flush of her genius to give of her best to the people here. Musicians everywhere would welcome her, and they hoped that she would so enjoy her stay in New Zealand that she would be persuaded to. come again at some future time. On behalf of the singer, Mr. E. J. Gravestoek replied, thanking both societies for their welcome. They would next year be making a great effort to rescue this country from the depression into which things musical had fallen, and in this be was looking to the help of the musical people all over the Dominion, and also to the Women’s Club. In America clubs had a great influence, and had done very much to foster music, and art, and he felt sure they could do the same here, and would do so when the time came.

Signorina Giannini was presented with a posy of red roses and lilies of the valley. Afternoon tea was served, and many of those present had the pleasure of meeting the guest of honour. Among those present were Mr. TreVor Fisher (secretary of the Society of Musicians), Signor Cesaroni, Signor Truda, Mr. Temple White, Miss Putnam, Miss Ballinger, Mrs. Ginn, Mrs, Mitchell. Mrs. Ivan Levy, Miss Fair, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Page, Mrs; Butler, Mrs. S. Myers, Mrs. Goldstein, Mrs. K. Preston, and many others.

At the Wayside Studio, 113 Molesworth Street, a special exhibition is being held (until Thursday, November 7) of Irish Linens, by Mrs. Norton-Tanner, of Hastings, H.B. The selection includes' many charming and unusual Christmas novelties, in lunch and bridge sets, daintily coloured tea and., tray-cloths, hand-woven guest towels, waggon runners, teatable napkins, handkerchiefs, etc. A special portion of the Studio has been set aside for the display, where visitors will find many delightful and useful articles for the home. Colour and Its proper use has more* to do with the making or marring of a beautiful home than any .other factor, for hangings and covers must harmonise with their surroundings. A visit to the studio, where are to be seen many exquisite materials In all shades and designs, suitably, for both purposes, will greatly assist you In the selection of your new colour ■ scheme, and the re-decoration of your home. You will also find all the accessories that lend charm and distinction to the home, such as genuine Sheraton chairs, odd tables, a grandfather clock, quaint pieces of brass, Jacobean embroidered stool, quaintly . designed bronze and plaster book-ends, or old pieces of china and crystal for the china cabinet.—Advt.

OVERSEAS NOTES. Dr. Ellen Gleditsch, past president of the International Federation of University Women, who in that capacity presided over the recent conference of this organisation at Geneva, has been appointed professor in chemistry at Oslo University. Dr. Ellen Gleditsch lived several years in Paris, where she studied and worked under Mme. Curie. In 1916 she was appointed lecturer at the University of Oslo and has written several valuable books on radio activity. * *’ • An amendmenet' has been passed by Cuban Congress stating that the marriage, of a Cuban woman to a foreigner does not henceforth in any respect alter her status as a Cuban citizen. Cuba is the eighth American country to declare that a woman shall not lose her nationality by reason of her marriage to a foreigner, the others being Argentine, Brazil, "Chile, Columbia, Panama, Paraguay, and Naraguay. Among the resolutions submitted at the annual meeting of the British National Council of Women held in Manchester was one -dealing with affiliation orders overseas, calling on the Government “to introduce a Bill without delay providing for the enforcement of affiliation orders overseas, on similar lines to the Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act, 1920, and to bring before the Imperial Conference the need for reciprocal legislation, in order that a man may not be permitted to evade his responsibilities to a child,' whether legitimate or illegitimate, by removal to another part of the Empire.” *J * * The United States have long been at the head of the very few countries where women have been allowed to take any share in their countries’ diplomatic representation abroad. During the summer months two new appointments have been made; Miss Nelle B u Stogsdall was appointed Vice-Consul at Beirut, Syria, and Miss'Margaret Warner became ViceConsul at Geneva. It will be .remembered that Miss Lucille Atcherson was the first woman of the United States to be. admitted tb the diplomatic service; after having been attached to the Legations in Berne and Panama, she left in 1927. to get married. Miss Pattie M. Field became Vice-Consul at Amsterdam in 1925 and - acted in that capacity up to quite recently, when she resigned to undertake industrial research work for the U.S.A.- National Broadcasting Company. Another American woman, Miss Frances E.-' Willis, is Vice-Consul at Valparaiso, Chile. The appointment of two United States Trades Commissioners, that of Miss A. Viola Smith at Shanghai and of Miss’Gudrun Carlson at Oslo, has recently been reported, while Miss Elizabeth Humes has for some time held a similar post in Rome.

The enormous output of Linoleum Polish indicates the great popularity of C.O. Waxshine throughout the Dominion.— Advt.

FEWER GIRL SMOKERS. Smoking is not so popular among Leo don girls as it was live years ago. This information, surprising in the light of the recent revelation that the country’s cigarette consumption had touched 38,000,000,000 last year, was given by the proprietor of a busy retail tobacconist’s shop near Kingsway (says a “Daily News” writer). Although his cigarette turnover has increased considerably, he finds that the number of his women clientele has dropped nearly to one-half. “I notice’ that the biggest falling-off among my customers are the girls whom I should take to be in their twenties,” he remarked. “The number of younger girls, too, is decreasing, although I have many regular customers among junior typists and clerks for a daily twenty. “Personally, I think that the changed habit is due to more games, such as tennis and swimming. The girls, like their brothers, won’t smoke because they are frightened of overdoing it and hurting their game. Although fewer London girls are buying cigarettes, he was careful to impress on me that those who do buy- them* consume larger quantities. “You’d be surprised how many women customers I have who come in every day for a box of twenty-five,” he said. “I have several regular orders on my books to deliver a box of 100 twice a week. “These are the women whom you see smoking on buses, in cinemas, in restaurants, givng you the , impression that London is full of women smokers. They can’t go half an' hour without a cigarette.”