WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 219, 12 June 1930, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Items of Interest from , Near and Far

. SOCIAL ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. F. Trextcr, of TYellinglon, are visitors to Auckland. Mrs. R. Raiue, of Wellington, is stay,ug iu Auckland. Mrs. E. T. Stewart is a Wellington visitor to Napier. Miss Dora Smythe, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. R. F. Hill in Timaru. Miss Esme North,'niece of the late Miss Ecclesfield, of Silverstream, has returned to Nelson.

Mrs. Blaekloek, of Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Leatham, in Napier. Mrs. I. Hart has returned to Wellington after a visit to her mother, Mrs. W. Russell, in Napier. Mrs. Bernard Wood and Mr. and. Mrs. Vincent Ward have returned to Wellington from Rotorua.

Miss J. Gower, of Wellington, is visiting Mrs. Hartshorn at Greenmeadows, Hawke’s Bay. Lady Salmond, of Wellington, who is spending a long holiday in England, has been for a tour in Europe.Mrs. H. Elworthy is the guest of Air. and Mrs. ' S; A. Elworthy at Holme Station? Timaru.

Miss Gretta Don, the Scots singer,- has booked to leave for Sydney by the Maun-, ganui on June 20. Mr. and. Mrs. R. F. Blair, Mrs. G. Watsou, and Miss Cande, of Wellington, were among the visitors to Qtaki for the golf ball. ■. Miss Joyce Booth, who; was" a visitor to Auckland for the Wagstaff-Canavan wedding, is now the guest of . Mr. and Mrs. Hector Booth, Feilding. Mrs. K. Evans, ■ M.A., of Wellington, is the guest of Mr. aud Mrs. G. H. Ferguson in Timaru for the conference of the League qf Nations’ Union. The wedding of Mr. Ropald Talbot, son of Mr. and- Mrs. A. E; Talbot, of Christchurch, to Miss Jennie NobleAdams, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs, Noble-Adams, of Blenheim, will take place this week. Miss Connie Ledger, of Christchurch, will leave by the Fort Fremantle from Wellington ill July to be married to Lieu-tenant-Commander J. ’ Herbert iu London. She will be accompanied by her mother. . ■ .

Mesdames J. C. Anderson and K. Evans, the Rev. Dr. J. J. Gibb,, and Mr. W. J. MeEldowney, of Wellington, are attending the Dominion conference of the League of Nations’ Union, which opened at Timaru yesterday.

Guests from other centres interested in the Girl Guide movement were cn-tevtuiued-to tea at the Otago Women’s Club’in Dunedin by Mrs. C. de R. Andrews, those present being Mrs. Magrath (Wellington), .Mrs. Mervyh Mitchell, Mrs. G. W. Davies, and Mrs. R. H. Stevenson, Misses Jane Hart, 51. Myers (Wellington) and U. Barron.

VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL Mrs. A. A. Clarke, of Sydney, arrived from Auckland yesterday. Mrs. Stuart, of Hokitika, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Healy, at Kelburii. Mrs. F; Thomas, of Hastings, is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs. R. A. Somerville, of India, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. T. Young, in Wellington. Mrs. A. H. Turnbull, president of the Y.W.C.A. in Christchurch, is at present on a visit to Napier. She will be in Wellington at the end of the month for .the meeting of the Y.W.C.A.- National Board. engagements Henrietta Dorothy, only daughter of H. D. Tvacke, late assistant inspectorgeneral, R.1.C., Bullyglassfi, Mullingan, Ireland,, and. Dr. Willinm Gordon Rich, of Christchurch. Kathleen Janet, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thomson, “Glencairn,” Whatman Road, Masterton, to Ronald Stewart, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Cameron, of Te Ore Ore, Masterton. HOUSE DANCE' MACDUFF’S LTD. The fourth annual dance of Mac Duff’s Ltd. was held at the Mokoia Hall on Tuesday evening and proved most enjoyable. The hall was effectively decorated with streamers of blue and orange. Mesdames L. O. Boyd, N. B. Boyd, and IV. T. Richards were chaperons. ' The committee which worked very energetically for the success of the dance consisted ’of MSs.danies Toomer • and Brown, Misses Short, Rowe, Bird, Scollay, McDonald, and Johnstone, Messrs. Boyd, Saunder; Elliott, Adams, Fergusson, Seiger and Clarke. Mr. L. Seiger proved a capable M.C. During the evening a soprano solo Was given by Mrs. Smith, of Melbourne. Princess Mary, Princess Helena Victoria, and Princess Marie Louise lignin occupied the Royal box at Covent Garden on Wednesday for the performance of “Rheingold” (says a Loudon correspondent). This is Princess Mary’s second visit to the opera this season, for she is a devotee of Wagner. On both occasions she wore a dress of her favourite blue. Few jewels were worn in comparison with pre-war days, and the fashion for imitation- jewellery would have astonished the graiides dames of 1914, You may cream, and powder faithfully but neglect your- hair and time will ruthlessly destroy Its beauty. Our hanstaining treatment restores youthful charm and loveliness. Ring for an appointment. MRS. ROLLESTON LTD. —Hair, Skin and Permanent Waving Specialists, 250 Lambton Quay. Phone 42 227; and'2 Courtenay Place (Cord'ing’s Buildings). Phone 28—813, Wellington.— Advt. - “Washboard Slavery” teally and truly abolished. What a practical testimony for NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP, the scientific clothes washer. Large packets Is. —Advt.

Bouquets of dlstinctlo for the bride ami her maids, in exclusive colouring and style to suit frocks. Miss Murray 36 Wiilis street.—Advt

WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES

The lady superintendent of the Wellington Hospital wishes to acknowledge with thanks the gift of clothing from the Two Garment Society, and the following gilts also:—Flowers: Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe, St. James’s Church, Miramar Presbyterian Church, Island Bay Wesley Junior Endeavour, Wellington East Girls’ College, Betty Lyons; case of apples, Mr. Durrant ; case of bananas, Mrs. Christian; books and comics, Muriel and Bernard Turner, N. Morey, Petone Junior Red Cross, Junior Red Cross Circle, Mrs. Kelly, Betty Lyons ; cigarette cards and periodicals, Wellington East Girls’ College; scrap; books, ‘“Evening Post’ Fairy Ring”; Hornby train, Mrs. Kelly; Easter eggs and baskets, Mrs. Morey; concert, Miss O’Regan.

Miss Archibald presided a:t the monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home' Committee, on Tuesday. There were also present > —Mesdames Stace, . MeEldoWr hey,- A. It. Meek, Poole, Gillespie, and Misses Barry and Chalmers. The matron reported that there were" 28 children in the home, and that all were in good health. The committee wish especially to thank the Two Garment Society for their generous donation of 228 articles, and also Mr. Yates for ox tongue; Mrs. Jenkins, toffee apples; Mrs. Barnett, papers; Miss Archibald, shoes; Mrs. Wagstaff, sweets; anonymous, toys? committee, cakes, scones, and buns; Mrs. Meek, lettuces; Mrs. Andrews, clothing; Miss Annie Anderson, £l/1/-; Miss Ada Jorgensen, aprons, GONVILLE TENNIS CLUB ANNUAL BALL. Streamers of blue aud gold, and puuga ferns and halloons, made the Druids’ Hall very attractive for the Gouvillc(Wanganui) Tenuis Club’s annual ball ou Tuesday night. Stone’s orchestraplayed the popular music. • The committee responsible for Ithe successful dance consisted of Mesdames F. Marshall, who: wore .primrose satin;. E. Osbaldstone, black georgette and silver; R. Brown, navy blue lace; Misses C. Batten, who was in poppy ring velvet ; Carruthers, pale pink georgette; O. Tilley, apricot georgette; D. Drew, midnight, blue lace; H. King, geranium velvet; .8. Latham, sea-blue taffeta; V. Murray, blue floralgeorgette; 51. Rawson, floral, georgette; and sleasrs. Carruthers, Hoar, Latham, Jlurray, Reynolds, Russell, Orr, Gurney, K. Craig, Ogier, Roberts aud Lind. Among those present were:—Misses D. Allison, pink satin; D. Hall, green satin and taffeta; 51. Hall, • leaf-green georgette and lace; K. Gage, lemon floral taffeta; E. Harrison, apricot floral taffeta; 11. Webby, pale pink georgette; 51. Smith, silver tissue and georgette'; 51. Duigan, scarlet frilled georgette; N. Kirk, hand-painted satin; J. Currie, rose celanese; D. 51oye, old gold tissue aud georgette; J. Chavannes, steel tissue and silver beaded georgette; E. Kiluer, floral georgette; J. Broad, blue chenille and georgette; E. slcEntee, blue satin and cream )ace; A. Johnston, cau de nil taffeta; B. Copley, gold floral taffeta; 51. Dimes, blue tissue and tulle; J. Beadle, green brocaded taffeta: 51. Thompson, pale green spotted net; V. Healey, green lace; E. Bassett-Smith, beige and late; H. Bassett-Smith, gold tissue and georgette; A. Robson, pale blue taffeta; D. Bourne, scarlet georgette; J. Smith, lime ■crepe-de-chiue and chenille; D. Doig, lemon taffeta; SI. Meuli, silver and frilled georgette; R. Johnson, powder blue frilled not; O. .Caffey, J. Beaven, shell pink taffeta and net insets; L. Broadhead, gold lace; A. Scott, green georgette and tissue; W. Salt, pale rose lace; E. Stratton, heliotrope taffeta and steel lace; B. Cleland, apricot moire; D. Lampitt, ivory lace; E. Low, J. Annett; turquoise velvet; N. Rowling, flowered black srffin; Slessrs. C. Potbury, C. Gardiner, A. Hamilton, K. Petersen, A. King, W. Kellick, K. Elliot, A. Sutcliffe, S. Rankin, E, Osbaldstone, J. Broad, W. Montgomerie,. G. Burgess, H. Blythe, O. Harding, L. Rutherford, L. Linski, H. Doig, J. lyfe, L. Udy. B. Haggitt, J. Craig, K. Eastwood (Wellington), R.' Benjamin, N. Haywood, K. Silver, G. and J. Jjcaven, E. Richardson, S. Harman. NURSES’ COOKERY BOOK A cookery book for nurses compiled by Atherton Molineaux, R.N., and Jessie E. Randall, R.N., has just been issued by L. 51. Isitt Ltd., aud contains all kinds of recipes, invalid and otherwise, “as used in the Public Hospital, Christchurch?’ A foreword by. sliss Bick; nell, Director of Nursing Services, speaks of it as “essentially practical and economical,” and-commends it to the use of other nurses. The book contains such recipes as ones for pasteurising and humanising milk, for drinks such as lemon whey, black-currant tea, barley negus, etc., and broths of all kinds for invalids, as well as egg dishes, jellies, cereals and other recipes of a like nature. Certainly it is a book which would be useful in the household us well as the hospital. PROVINCIAL ITEMS Mrs. Palmer, of Karori, is the guest of slrs. Millar, of Masterton. - sir. and Mrs; Reynolds, of 51arton, are the guests of Mr. and slrs. F. Reynolds at Burnbrae, slasterton. Miss-P. Bollons, of Wellington, who has been staying with slr. and'Mrs.; A, A Bollons, of Renall Street, slasterton, has returned home. Miss M. Pain, of Lyall Bay, spent the, week-end with her sister, 51rs. F. McLeod, at Martinborough. Miss 51. Geary is staying with her sister, Mrs. Sleeth, at slartiuborough. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Smith, Strath--spey, of Dyerville, gave their daughter, Kitty, a party recently at the Dyerville hall, to celebrate her coming of age. The hall and supper room were tastefully decorated with greenery and lemon and green streamers. Mrs. Smith received her guests wearing a frock of black georgette and lace, and Jliss Smith wore a frock of green moire velvet and satin. Miss Ada Smith wore a frock of satin and lace. The 200 guests made merry with dancing and games.

The English Speaking Union in Wellington will hold a cabaret and card evening at the Adelphi Cabaret on June 30. Invitations have been issued by the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association for a dance and bridge party at the Adelphi Cabaret next week in aid of the funds. Paris decrees that one may wear any bead necklace one fancies, provided one wears it down one’s back.

! WEDDING HIROTI—TURNER. At‘.Christ Church, Wanganui, yesterday, the wedding was solemnised of Jane, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Turner, of .Wangaehu, formerly of Wairarapa, to James, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hiroti, of Wangaehu. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of palo blue rucked taffetas and cream silk lace, with silver and pale pink rosebuds. The hand-embroidered brussels net veil was caught by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet Mrs. W. Claridge (Palmerston North), sister of the bride, acted as matron of honour, wearing shellpink ray de chine,, with flounces of silver lace, and pink tulle headdress. Her shower bouquet was of pale pink blossoms. The Rev. W. Tye was the officiating clergyman, and Mr. 0. Hughes, of Miramar, Wellington, was best man. After fhe ceremony a reception was held at the Royale Willows, where Mrs. Turner received, her guests wearing, a navy repp, costume, with touches of fawn, and navy and fawn hat Her posy was of autumn-tinted flowers. Mrs. Hiroti,. mother of the bridegroom, wore a black ensemble. When Mr. and Mrs. Hiroti left for their honeymoon, the latter wore a navy and fawn jumper suit with deep wine hat and black fur and velour coat V‘'

WANGANUI GIRLS’ COLLEGE OLD “GIRLS’. ASSOCIATION. In presenting the report at the annual meeting of the Wanganui Girls’ College Old Girls’ Association, Miss Rita Bassett, hon. secretary, spoke of the very successful year that had passed. Many sums had been , given to charities and £156/8/9 was collected for the old girls’ scholarship fund. The sum of £lBl/13/4 already in hand had been invested in Government bonds. Deep regret was expressed at the passing of three of the association’s members,. Mrs. R. McNiven (G. Ashwell), and Misses B. Burnet and M. Jackson. Money had been donated by the association as follows:—£10 for Mrs. Wood’s» gift; £5/5/-,. prize fund; £5, school library; £5, Garrison. Band; £5 5/-, Obstetrical Appeal Fund; £l2/6/-, Plunket Society. During the year, 117 annual and 25 new life members joined. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patronesses, Mesdames .Wood, Melsop, O. Hales, J. C. Wickham, Misses Frazer and Cruickshank; president, Miss Newcombe; vice-presidents, Mesdames' S. Rankin, H. Bayly, M. Spurdie, E. Merewether, H. G r Lewis, M. Hurst, Bassett, Smith, E. ’Cole, N. Bain, G. R. Jones, O. Ross, Misses! Paul, 8. Mitchell, J. R.. Currie, and W. Mean; committee, Misses E. Werry, D. Doig, M. Hall, N. Holmes, H. Bassett-Smith, N. Meuli, B. Pownall, J. McMillan, J.. McLeod, G. Williams, D. Bly th, M. Hains worth; hon. secretary. Miss Rita Bassett. 1 Mrs. M. Hurst was appointed ball secretary; and it was proposed to hold the ball the first Friday in August. A design for the new blazer was approved, specimens being exhibited at the meeting. The one chosen is of old gold with the crest worked on the pocket.

Smart and seasonable coats at George and Doughty’s, Ltd., include many in large' sizes suitable for matrons’ wear. An attractive coat in black facecloth has reverse insertions of the fabric and one of the new double collars in real moleskin. This coat is £B/19/6. A medium-sized coat of fawn repp velour has a slightly fitted back and is finished with a large beige peschaniki collar. This coat is twelve guineas. Another fawn coat Is of the new ribbed facecloth with a slightly pouched back line and a group of pin tucks. Coney fur in the same tone makes a successful trimming for this garment. The price is eight guineas. A smart and serviceable English tweed coat in a large fitting has tucks at. the back and sides, and panels to give length and slenderness. The collar and cuffs are of dark beaver coney fur. This coat'is,nine guineas. A West of England tweed coat cut with a semi-fitting back is double-breasted and has inset pockets and a narrow collar of marmot fur. Five guineas is a particularly reasonable price for this garment.—Advt.

APOLLO SINGERS , SOCIAL EVENING. At this week’s practice of the recentlyformed _ Apollo Singers the wives and lady friends of the members were present by invitation to hear the singers. Although the choir has been practising but a few weeks, very marked progress has been made, and the members are exceptionally keen on their work. The conductor is Mr. H. Temple White. The , choir is practically complete in its various sections and a fairly considerable waiting list has been formed of singers wishing to join its ranks. The choir expressed its high appreciation of the assistance given to its members by Messrs. Chas. Begg and Co., through Mr. A. T. Cartwright, their local manager, by permitting the practices to be held on their premises. Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright were present as guests* The chairman of the choir, Mr. Brady, who is about to leave on a trip to Australia with Mrs. Brady, was, with his wife, wished bon voyage and a safe return. , „ At the conclusion of the rehearsal the party adjourned to the Ritz, where supper was served. PROVINCIAL ITEMS

Mrs. R. Lilburn, of Wanganui, has returned from Mangaweka. Mr. and Mrs. R. Bockett, of Ashhurst, are visiting Featherston. Mrs. E. L. Ireland, of Tikokino, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A- Knight, of Palmerston North. Mrs. G. Best, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother.. Mrs. T. E. Jefcoate, Wanganui, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Hope Gibbons, of Wanganui, were host' and hostess recently at a bridge party given in honour of the Rev, C. F. Pierce, who is shortly to be married. Mr. and Mrs. Sadler, of Wairarapa, are the guests of Mrs. I. Turner, of Wangaehu. Mr. and Mrs. W. Claridge, of Palmerston North, and Mrs. Kilmister, of Pahiatua, are the guests of Mr. and Sirs. ,1. W. Turner for the Hiroti-Turner wedding. Mrs. J. McGill, of Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, will return to-morrow from an extended visit to Dunedin.

Mrs A. Bousfield, of Awahuri, is makr ing excellent progress after her recent operation. Miss Gaustadd, of College Street, Palinerston North, is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O. Johnston, of Te Aroha, accompanied by Miss Johnson, have been visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. G. Botomley, of Pahiatua. Mrs. Charles Louisson, of North Street, Palmerston North, will leave shortly on a holiday visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. A. Goto and family, of Ward Street, Palmerston North, will leave on Saturday for Samoa, and will make their future home in Apla, where Mr. Gotz has accepted a Government position. Among the visitors at the Wanganui Rotary Club’s luncheon, given in honour of Lord and Lady Bledisloe, were :■— Mesdames J. T. Hogan, F. Treloar, Miss Bruce Veitch, Mesdames D. Lilburne, T. Ballingall, E. Gilbert, H. J. Grieve, A. Doig, A. H. E. Wall, R. G. Taiboys, W. Wilson. P. Higginbottom, F. Symes, G. Darbyshfre, F. Barber. N. Fulton, R. Rice. V. Hazard, D. Camnbell, G. Buckley, J. Stone, A. Donaldson, Collinson (Palmerston North), J. Carrad, L. Curtis, H. D. Robertson, F. Barber, J. Hodson, Thompson, Dr. Helen Deem, Misses Cohen, Holst, L. Grieve, U. and \E. Werry. .

MADAME MENERE IN HASTINGS. Madame Menere and Co., Ltd., the noted Christchurch fur merchants, are at present ’holding their exhibition of magnificent Russian and Canadian furs (bver £10.009 worth), in Briggs’ Sample Rooms (behind Briggs’ saddlers’ shop, Karamu Road). This is without doubt the finest collection of high grade furs ever seen in New Zealand, and is worth going a long way to see.—Advt.