Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 34, 4 November 1929, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss Hassell, of Wellington, has arrived in Auckland on a holiday visit. Mrs. Marshall, of Wellington, is at present on a visit to Auckland. Mrs. T. E. Corkill and Miss Corkill. of Wellington, arrived in Auckland on Friday on their return from a visit abroad. Mrs. Parkinson, of 'Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland. Mrs. J. R. Raw, of Wellington, arrived in Auckland on Friday on her return from a visit to England. Mrs. A. Craig, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, of Remucra, Auckland. Mrs. O. S. Drawbridge, of Homewood Avenue, Karori, has returned from a hoiday spent in Palmerston North. Miss Margaret Guy, of Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North, is expected to return to her home this morning after a holiday visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrison have returned to Wanganui -from Palmerston North. • Mrs. J. Ti McDonald, of Palmerston North, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. T Landells, of Dublin Street, Wanganui. Miss McVay, of Napier, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Spencer, of Grey Street, Palmerston North. Miss Patricia Abraham, of Stratford, ! is the guest, of Mrs. A. N. Barraud, of Palmerston North. Miss Marie Sim, of Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, has returned from Wellington. Mrs. R. B. Lucas, of Palmerston North, has returned'from Hawke’s Bay. Miss R. Pettersen, of Christchurch, is a visitor to Palmerston North. Mr. J. A. Nash, M.P., and Mrs. Nash, of Palmerston North, have returned from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Ro ert McKnight, of Palmerston North, have been tjje guests of Mrs. J. Ballance, of Wanganui. Miss A. L. Roby has returned to Palmerston North from Hamilton and will take charge of the Northcote Private Hospital again. .. Mrs. McClatchie, who has been staying for some time with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Parkes, leaves this week on her return to Wellington. She will spend a week at Taihape on her way through to the south. ■ it popular president of the American Women’s Circle in Sydney was Mrs. E. M. Lawton, wife of the Consul-General for America, who is returning with her husband to America this month. The circle is a friendly group of American women whose main purpose is to welcome new arrivals and make them feel at home in their new surroundings. The members also meet each month and sew for maternity hospitals, in this way rendering some community service.

The annual gift tea held at the Home of Compassion last Saturday afternoon proved most successful, and the reverend mother and sisters desire to express their warmest thanks to all contributors. Special thanks are due to Mrs. Aldridge and Miss Byrne, and also to Mr. Skedden, Who provided a musical entertainment much appreciated by guests and inmates. Miss Aroha Clifford, Christchurch, and Miss Florence Penney, Wellington, left on Saturday to be present at the opening of the 'Chateau Tongariro. (Continued from Page 13.) VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL. Mrs. C. Roe, of Tararua Terrace. Parnell, has returned to Auckland, after visiting her sister, Mrs. B. Wilson, in Wellington,. Mrs. M. H.' Godby has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Wellington and Wanganui. , Mrs. J. R. McKenzie, Christchurch, has left for a short visit to Wellington. Miss Joan Ward, Tablelands, Martinborough, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned home. GIANNINI’S GOWNS. Signorina Dusolina Giannini, the operatic singer who opened her concerts in Wellington at the Town Hall on Saturday night, has her own ideas about dress for the platform. She does not consider the short, frock suitable, and always adopts sweeping styles. On Saturday she looked a picturesque and striking figure as she swept on to the stage wearing a gown long to the feet, with sweeping train, and cut on mediaeval lines. The goWn was of flame-coloured satin, the top of the plain bodice outlined with gold, and further gold embroidery with touches of blue, belted the low waistline. Then she wore long flowing sleeves of sapphire blue. These were long enough to touch the floor, and were bordered with the same gold embroidery, so that as the singer stood she was a picture of flame framed in rich blue,. Her severely parted hair was guiltless of ornament, though she docs not wear it shingled. , . . Miss Bernstein was also charmingly dressed. Her frock of pale lemon chiffon had the skirt composed of three deep frills inch in a stronger tone, so that the lowest one was almost orange in tone, the skirt being longer at the back, where it reached the ankles. A large audience greeted the singer with much enthusiasm. . * AFTERNOON TEA. The,Misses Mary and Agnes McLean gave an afternoon tea on Saturday to a number of their friends at their house in Mulgrave Street. The guests were received in the drawing-room, and afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, where the Tables were decorated with brilliant Iceland poppies. The study was also thrown open, mid the guests moved into the garden, where they could walk about and enjoy the sunshine. The many fine pictures in the house came in fqr much admiration, especially the portrait of Miss McLean which was presented to her by the old girls of Wellington College and which hangs in the dining-room. The hostesses Were assisted by their nieces in looking after the guests and serving tea. Miss McLean wore white crepe de chine embroidered in green and black, with jumper bodice and short coatee; Miss. Agnes McLean was in yellow georgette, the coatee of the frock embossed with chenille of a deeper tone in a'bold design. Among the guests were Misses M. and E. Richmond, Misses McGregor (2), Miss Gillies, Mrs. Alec Gray and Miss Gray. Mrs. Frazer, Mrs. ’J. G. Coates.. Sirs. C. Iznrd, Dr. Ada Paterson, Miss Paterson, Lady and Miss Carncross, Lady Stout. Mrs. P. Myers. Miss Ida Fraser, Miss MacDonald, Miss Kane. Miss West-Watson. Miss Ferrer, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Addison, Sirs. I Math, Mrs. Etherington, Mrs. Doctor. Mrs. Bendall, Mrs. Hitchiiigs, Mrs. W. 11. Field. Mrs. and Miss Miles. Dr. Agnes Bennett, Mrs. W. Kennedy, Miss Kershaw. 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 tt 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. FISHERMAN’S TRUE STORY. “It’s wonderful stuff, Sydal!” writes a fisherman. “I \vas out fishing some years ago and my hands got into a dreadful state. I tried several things with no effect, when someone recommended Sydal. I rubbed my hands with it that night and they were better la Uio wornlng.”—Advfc

engagement. Helen Ida Marie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. Foubister, of Lyttelton, to Boyden Vivian, youngest son ot the late Mr. and Mrs. James McDowell, of Palmerston North and Dannevirke. WEDDINGS. -A quiet wedding was solemnised last Wednesday afternoon at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Michael and St. John, Dannevirke, when Miss Esther Ellen Curtis, second daughter of Mrs. G. R Standfield, Gordon Street, Dannevirke, and the late Mr. James Curtis, was married to Gerard Alexander Rotherham, the well-known cricketer, and only son of Mr. R. A. Rotherham, Coventry, England. The bride, who was given away by her step-father, Mr. C. R. Standfield, was attired in a white satin gown with tightfitting bodice, long tight-fitting sleeves, full circular skirt, ankle length at back, swathed at waist, and caught with a diamante buckle in front. Her veil was arranged cap fashion with ear drops *of orange blossom and her bouquet was a shower of white roses and white carnations. The bridesmaids were Miss Pat Curtis (chief), sister of the bride. Miss Fancy Fabian (Wellington), and Miss Evelyn Curtis,' sister of the bride. They wore frocks of green floral chiffon, ankle length at sides, with cape collars, and long, tight-fitting sleeves; over these were worn hip-length flared' coats of plain green chiffon with floral pockets finished with floral bows, attached to the back of the collars, green crepe de chine shoes, and attractive hats of green felt, finished with bows of green velvet ribbon were also worn, and they carried shower bouquets of pink roses and carnations, and wore Quaint gold-spiked necklets, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride's mother, Mrs. Standfield, was attired in a model frock of black ana beige lace over beige crepe de chine with a hat of black hand-made straw draped with point lace, and carried a bouquet of red roses and carnations. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Thomas Lowry (Taihape) as best man, with Mr. Ralph Lowry (Taihape) and Mr. Glynn Jones (Dannevirke) as groomsmen. • The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Guinane, and Miss Shanley presided at the organ. The reception was subsequently' held at “Sunny Vale,” the residence of the bride’s mother, were only relatives were present. The usual toasts were honoured. Later Mr. and Mrs. Rotherham left on an extended motor tour of the North Island. The bride travelled in a sleeveless frock of lemon georgette, over which was worn, a coat of * lemon lace inlet with godets of the georgette.. A hat of lemon Bankok straw and crepe de chine shoes to match completed the ensemble. The happy couple took away with them the best wishes of a large circle of, friends. Their future home will be in Wellington.

A wedding celebrated at Stokes Valley on Saturday last was that of Constance Gwendoline, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Thomson, of “Kamahi,” Stokes Valley, and Gordon Allan, youngest son of the late Mr. A. Dyett and Mrs. R. H. Dyett, of Hastings. The Rev. J. J. McCaw officiated at the ceremony and the Wedding March was played by Miss Young. The bride, who was accompanied by her father, wore a frilled gown of shell pink georgette, the pink tulle veil being fastened with a bandeau - of orange blossoms and pearls, and her bouquet was of roses, azaleas, lily of the valley, and inaiddhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Beth Alabey, wore a flounced frock of pale green mariette, trimmed with gold medallions and pastel-coloured flowers and pale green hat to match, and carried a bouquet of roses which blended charmingly with her frock. Mr. Bert Oldfield was best man. Following the ceremony at the hall the guests adjourned to “Kamahi,” the residence of the bride’s parents, _ where about ninety guests were entertained. Mrs. Thomson, mother of the bride, who. received, wore a navy satin marocain ensemble with hat to match. Airs. Dyett (mother of the bridegroom) wore a black satin gown and black hat. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Thomson, Mr. and Airs. H. L. Dyett, Aliss Dyett, Airs. J. Boese, Air. and Airs. Athol. Robertson, Aliss Phyllis Robertson, Aliss Bagshaw, Air. and Mrs. Alabey, Air. nnd Airs. Afiller. Air. and Airs. Leach, Air. and Airs. AlaeKellar, Airs. Ewen, Aliss Burke, Aliss Al. Robert-, son. and many valley friends. The bride and bridegroom left by car, the bride wearing a cinnamon brown satin marocain frock trimmed with mariette, and hat to tone.

Following the wedding, opportunity was taken of the Rev. AlcCaw’s presence, and another ceremony was performed, this being the., christening of Kathleen Joyce, daughter of Air. and Airs. J. Boese, of Alaraekokoho, and granddaughter of Air. and Airs. S. D. Thomson.

The marriage took place on Wednesday evening last at The Terrace Congregational Church, of Helen Campbell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. MacIntyre, Kelburn, and Kenneth Hardwick, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bartlett, of Blenheim. The Rev. Wickham was the officiating minister. The bride, who entered the church accompanied by her father, wore a frock of white | georgette made with tight-fitting bodice' and lace yoke and long full frilled skirt with large taffeta bow at back. Her veil, which was embroidered with touches of pink, was held in place with orange blossom. Her posy was of pink and white roses, sweet peas, white heather and maidenhair fern with frill of silver lace. The bride was attended by Miss Robina Macintyre, sister of the bride, and Miss Knola Bartlett, ffister of the bridegroom. They wore georgette frocks made with three flared frills dipping at the back and cape collars, with powder blue felt hats and shoes to match. Mr. H. E. Bruscy carried out the duties ,of best man, assisted by Sir. Alistair Mclntosh as groomsman. The service was fully choral, the church choir being augmented by the Orpheus Musical Society, of which the bride was a member. After the ceremony the reception was held at the Kelburn Kiosk, where over 100 guests assembled. Mrs. Macintyre received her guests wearing black pleated marocnin coat with touches of white and black hat with osprey, and carried a bouquet of red roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Rita Macintyre, sister of the bride, wore a frock of lemon and navy figured chiffon and navy hat. Mr. and Mrs. Guy acted on behalf of the bridegroom’s parents, Mrs. Guy wearing navy georgette frock with navy hat to match and carrying a posy to tone. The bride travelled in a grey satin frock with touches of cherry colour and grey face cloth coat and hat and shoes to match. ’ • Christmas Is drawing near, and thoughtful people, are thinking about gifts. Kirkcaldie’s are showing a comprehensive range of novelties in the Manchester Department that are worthy of the attention of gift seekers. —Advt. Economical conditions demand that housewives do their own washing. Who cares, anyhow? Since NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP costs a Is. per packet. Wardell’s Ltd.—Advt. Bouquets of distinction for the brida and her maids, in exclusive colouring and style to suit frocks. Miss Murray, packets Is. each. All Stores—Advt. The enormous , output of Linoleum Polish indicates the great popularity of 0.0. Waxshine throughout the Dopjlnlon.. — AdjJt

PARENTS’ DAY AT WJLFORD SCHOOL. Parents’ day was observed at Wilford School, Petoue, on 'Wednesday, when over eighty parents took advantage of the opportunity to visit the school. Specimens Aof the’children's work, including drawihg,-; nature study, handwork and colour work, were displayed in the corridor and classrooms, and attracted much attention. An exhibit of cooking by the senior girls was a special feature and was the subject of very favourable comment. During the afternoon the parents were entertained by a physical drill -display, in which -the whole school took part. Lecturettes by pupils of the senior division, recitations, folk dances and rhythmic exercises by the junior pupils, and singingSbythe various classes were thoroughly appreciated. » ♦ » NEW ZEALAND NURSE'S DEATH. .Full military honours were accorded Caroline Condick, a New Zealand'nursing sister, when she was buried on September 28 last , at Oakland, California. The late Miss-. Condick was trained in the Public- Hospital at Auckland, in which city she followed her profession until the war. She left New Zealand in 1915, on the first hospital ship. Maheno. and served • four and a half years with the Imperial and New Zealand forces in Egypt, during which time she was mentioned in dispatches by Sir Archibald Murray “for gallant and distjngushed - conduct in the field, and other valuable'services.” . She held-various medals and decorations. After the war her health was impaired by malaria and sickness in Egypt, and she left New Zealand in July, 1924, for | America, where it was hoped the climate of California might, assist her to gain her former health. On arrival in San Francisco she was granted the freedom of the United States, and was appointed superintendent of nurses at Berkley General Hospital, and later, when the Highland Hospital was opened, accepted a similar position there. When citizenship was made a requirement •of employment, she resigned her position and joined the staff of the “Merritt” Hospital. About 12 months ago she became a director of the Bureau of Nursing Service. and when, in September last, citizenship again became a requirement, she decided to retain her position, and sat for citizenship examination. On September 20 last, whilst waiting in the naturalisation office, she fainted, and was taken to her home; ithe doctor advising a few days’ rest. When in the bathroom later she evidently fainted again, and falling struck the tiled floor, fracturing her skull, from which injury she died at Highland Hospital three days later. Miss Condick endeared herself to all who knew her, and leaves to mourn her loss a wide circle of friends in New Zealand and abroad, a sister, Mrs. H. Witchell, of Otaki, and two sister in Melbourne. The following is from the “Oakland Tribune” : “Dressed. in her uniform and wearing her medals, Miss Condick will receive the final tribute of a delegation of British war veterans acting as representatives of the nation. These plans were announced by Gerald Campbell, British representative in San Francisco, who has taken full charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr. Campbell said ‘We honour her service to England no less because she was leaving ns to declare her allegiance to the United States.’ After the impressive service, .which was attended by over 150 nurses and friends, she was land to rest at Mount View Cemetery, Oakland.” * VALEDICTORY PARTY. Miss Mavis Meadowcroft, who is leaving at the end of the -week for Sydney, en route to Colombo, where her marriage to Dr. Pearson is to take place, has been the guest of honour at a number of farewell parties. Ou Saturday morning Mrs. W. G. Reid gave a tea in her honour at the D.I.C. tearooms, when a number of her friends were able to wish her Godspeed. A large square table had been arranged, round which the guests sat, and this was decorated with stocks, palest pink and purple anemones and other flowers shading up artistically towards the deep cyclamen colour of the curtains at the windows. A delicious , .teg was sprved and much enjoyed. Mrs. Reid received her, guesfs in the lounge, , among them being, besides the ghost of honour, Mrs. Meadowcroft, Mrs. Cameron Owen. Mrs. Gordon Reid, Mrs. Howard Reid. ltrs. Macarthy Reid, Miss Marjorie Reid, Lady Luke,' Lady Buckleton. Mrs. G. A. Troup, Mrs. Rutter, Mrs. J. Elliott, Miss Ritchie, and Mrs Hott.

PROVINCIAL NOTES. Mrs. Bernard, Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. 11. C. Jenkins, AVangauui. Sirs. S. Kernohan, Wanganui, has returned from a long tour abroad. Miss DalziclLhas returned to AA anganui from a trip abroad, and Mrs. AA • Bell, Baetihi, is in Wanganui to meet her. Air. and Mrs. Hope-Gibbons, AA anganui, are visiting .Wellington to meet Mr. and Sirs. It. Gibbons on their return from England. -Miss Gage, for many years on the staff of Victoria Avenue School. Wanganui, was on Friday afternoon the recipient of presentations from the. teachers and girls of Standards V and VI on her departure to join the staff of the St. John’s Hill School. Mrs. W. 11. Swanger has returned to Durie Hill, Wanganui, after visiting her mother and daughter in the South Island. , The death of Mrs. Margaret James, of Waverley, took place at her residence on Thursday, after a long illness. The late Mr. James predeceased her about lire, years ago, and a small son is left an orphan. The late Airs. James was on the nursing staff of the Ilawera Public Hospital before her marriage, and will be greatly missed by the sports clubs, of which she was a member. Mrs. AV. AVhitcombc, Gonville, Wanganui, gave an enjoyable little garden party in aid of the apron stall at the forthcoming St. Peter’s Bazaar during the week. Airs. Malcolm was the winner of a skittle competition, Mrs. Potts won the golf, and Mrs. Trask the “name” competition. The Rev. Malcolm at the conclusion of the afternoon thanked Mr. and I Mrs. Whitcombe for so generously putting their.-house and grounds at the disposal, of the stall committee. A very large and representative gathering of citizens assembled yesterday at Aramoho Cemetery (Wanganui) to pay their , last respects to the late Mrs. George Spriggens, who bad lived in Wanganui Tor the last 46 years, and shared with her husband an active part in the civic works of the city. The Rev. CreedMeredith read the burial service, and the pall-bearers were Messrs. George Doran (brother of the late Airs. Spriggens), J. and J. AlcGrath, and J. Fa'rrel (sons-in-law),- and S. S. and W. S. Dustin. A most enjoyable evening was spent when a - crowd of young people gathered at “Sunny Vale,” the residence of Airs. Standfield. Dannevirkc, to celebrate the marriage of her daughter, Aliss Esther Curtis, to Air. Gerard Rotherham, which tool; .place that afternoon. The guests were received by Airs. Standfield in the entrance hall, which looked very picturesque with pink cherry blossom. Bridge was played in the drawing-room, which looked gay with red tulips. Dancing took place on the spacious veranda, which was gaily decorated in blue and gold. Supper was served in the dining-room, where the decorations, were of lilac and rhododendrons, and the tabic decorations mauve violas. Those, present welc Air. and Airs. Grant. Air. and Airs. S. Johl, Air. and Airs. C. Webb-Bowen, Air. and Airs. B. Fraser, Air. and Airs. 11. Buchanan, Air. and Airs. J. Downie, Air. and Airs. Hamilton Gilmer, Air. and Airs. Dane Afillcr, Air. and .Airs. Ken Aliller, Air. and Airs. AV. Casley, Air. and Airs. A. Goldfinch (Rongotea), Air. and Airs. AV. Broadfoot, Airs. Dodd. Mrs. C. AlcPnrland (AVellington), Mrs. Adams, Aliases Pat. Evelyn and Mildred Curtis, Nancy Fabian (Wellington), Aliss O’Reeffe (Wellington). Alice Blakiston, Aliss Hunter, Aliss Goldfinch (Rongotea), Alias Frame, Aliss Goldfinch (Palmergton North), Alessrs. Thomas Lowry. (Taihape), Ralph Lowry (Taihape), Glynn Jones. Thomas Nelson, Charles Tickner, Alex Aiellos, Ivo Adams, Dan and Ritchie Cullnaine, Jack AfcDonald, Norman Blakiston. George Goldfinch (Ohakune), Eric Gully (Alasterton), Master Patrick Curtis. Dancing continued until an George Spriggens, who has lived in WanAIADAAIE AIENERE’S THANKS. On the eve of their departure, Madame and Air. Alencre, the noted fur merchants, wish to. thank: ladies from one end of New Zealand to the other, for the remarkable busirii ; 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 P.O. Box 794; Christchurch, will be forwarded on to them.—Advt.