WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 221, 14 June 1930, Page 21

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL ITEMS

M». and Mrs. Trester, of Wellington, gr« visiting Auckland. ,

Ml and Mrs. J. Vickery, of Wellington, are touring the South Island. Dr, and Mrs. Watt, of Wellington, have left for the south.

Mrs. S. H. Myers, of Wellington, is yisiting Timaru.

Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith, of Wellington, are staying in Napier. Mrs. E. Wylie is a Wellington visitor to Napier.

Miss Dora Smyth, of Wellington, is row staying with Mrs. H. Horwell at Cave, South Canterbury. Miss Martha Myers, of Wellington, who has been visiting Mrs. J. A. Hanan in , Dunedin, has returned home. hire. Stephen Gibbons, of India, who has been visiting her father, Mr. David Findlay, in Wellington, is at present the guest of Mrs. G. J. Smith at “Riverlea,’” Christchurch. Captain Gibbons is now on the North-West Frontier in India. VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL AGss Murray, of Dunedin, is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs. Hanlon, who has been paying a visit to Wellington, has returned to Napier. ./ Mrs. E. C. Neumegen and Miss Joyce Neuttegen, of Auckland, are visiting Wellington and go on to Mount Cook. Mrfe. L. James and Miss Josephine James, of Rangiora, are visiting Wellington.

Our climate demands that we wear kweetjs, and, fortunately, tweed is “Jt” this season. Also it has the added charm of being economical and very ■mart when well cut and tailored. Castel Jaloux Ltd., Woodward Street, are ■bowing new tweed suits in large and ■mall sizes. An attractive black coat and skirt with an invisible cheek is in a large size, and is tailored on severe lines, giving a slimming effect A brown cheek tweed suit for a small figure features narrow fringe of the fabric and a well-fitted wrap-over skirtA diagonal heather mixture tweed is used for the suit which has a semifitting coat and wrap-over skirt. Lastly, there is a suit of rough blue tweed ■which also has a semi-fitting coat All the skirts are finished to be worn with ■ tuck-in blouse. —Advt Beatrice M. Smith, Fur Specialist, corner of Bond and Manners Streets, employs expert fur workers. You choose your skins and she makes your garment. Also, re-modelling is a speciality. Don’t discard a fur coat before submitting it for renovations , and price. All estimates are free and courtesy and attention Is yours for the asking. Fur will be worn more than ever before and it will be a fur season. Beatrice M. Smith is on the first floor ef Schneldeman’s Buildings, corner of Bond and Manners Streets.—Advt.

f GOLDEN WEDDING The fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Gillanders, of Waited, Te Kuiti, was celebrated this week. The ceremony was performed at Fernaig, Lochalsh, Scotland, on June 9, 1880. For over 25 years Mr. Gillanders was engaged in business in Inverness, where he took a prominent part in local affairs. In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Gillan- ■ ders arrived in New Zealand, settling iu the King Country in 1909. There was a family of six daughters and five sons, three of whom saw service in the Great War, the eldest being killed at Gallipoli. The surviving members of the family are Mr. R. Gillanders, who is engaged in mission work in Brazil; Mr. K. G. Gillanders, of Kaipara Flats; Mr. W. D. Gillanders, of Waiteti; Mr. A. J. Gillanders, of Reporoa; and Mrs. H. A. Jones, of Eastern Bengal; Mrs. J. C. Loan, of Petone; Mrs. F. S. Duncanson, of Te Kuiti; Mrs. H. M. McCallum, of Titoke; and Miss M. Gillanders and Miss L. Gillanders, of Waiteti. There are 16 grandchildren. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES EKETAHUNA BRANCH. The monthly meeting was held last week, there being an attendance of some sixty members. The entries for the competition for the best article made from one yard of ere-, tonne were judged by members, Mrs. Evans, of Pleckville, winning with a child’s frock in small patterned cretonne. The prize, a beautiful Doulton dish, had been donated by a visitor to the institute some time previously. Mrs. Hanson played a medley of short pieces for a musical competition, this being won by Mrs. Charters. Mrs. Simmers read a paper, “Hints on Laying Out a Garden,” ana the president read a paragraph from the “Dairy Exporter,” which stated that that paper had donated £l9O to help forward the institute movement. Afternoon tea brought a pleasant social afternoon to a close. REIKORANGI BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Reikorangi Women’s Institute was held recently, Mrs. Monk presiding over an attendance of 31. Mrs. Gayford, of Wellington, gave a demonstration on sealing-wax work, which proved very interesting to all present 2 Mrs. Waring-Taylor, of Shannon, also spoke, taking for her subject “Angora Rabbits.” Three new members joined the institute. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses for the afternoon, Mesdames Hepper and Kemsley. Real .bargains are the order 1 of the day at Agnes Samson’s Sale, Customhouse Quay, and those who have not already bought still have a few more days to do so. This sale does not consist bf ugly out-of-date garments; on the contrary, everything is smart, fashionable, and wearable for the present . season, and enables those people with a slender purse to acquire really lovely English and French imported dresses, coats, and suits, hats, at very much reduced prices. Other stock not actually included in the sale is allowed. A. special discount of four shillings in the pound.—Advt X

WEDDINGS TALBOT—NOBLE-ADAMS. The wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Picton, on Wednesday of Jeannie Gwynn, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. Noble-Adams, of Blenheim, and Ronald Osmond, second son A>f Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Talbot of Christchurch. Canon Carr, of Picton, was the officiating minister. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of parchment-tint-ed lace made with fitting bodice, and a . long skirt, which fell in flares. Her parehment-coloured tulle veil fell from a chaplet of orange blossoms, and her shoes were parchment coloured with rhinestone buckles. She carried a shower bouquet of pale pink gladioli and carnations and maidenhair fern. She was attended by three -bridesmaids —Misses Leslie Burdon, cousin of the bride, Kathleen Talbot, Christchurch, sister of the bridegroom, and Yn Yn Owen, of Blenheim, all of whom wore frocks of a • darker shade of parchmentcoloured lace. They wore helmets composed of lime green velvet leaves and lime-coloured shoes and necklets and carried shower bouquets of yellow, brown and orange shaded chrysanthemums. Little Miss Annette Major, who was a cushion bearer, wore a lime green spotted' tulle frilled frock and a wreath of lime green velvet leaves. Mr. F. M. Taylor, of Christchurch, was best man, and Mr. F. Noble-Adams, brother of the bride, and Mr. O. J. Hodgson, of Nelson, were groomsmen. After the wedding a number of relatives and friends were hospitably entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Noble-Adams at the Navy League Hall, and subsequently at the residence of Mr. Balfour Kinnear, of Pieton. Mrs. Noble-Adams wore navy blue georgette and blue felt hat with cire braid. Mrs. Talbot, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue floral ring velvet dress and a navy blue hat and sealskin coat. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Talbot left for the south by motor-car, the bride wearing a brown cloth tailor-made suit, a long sable stole (the gift of the bridegroom), and brown felt hat. WILTON—RUSSO. The marriage of Kathleen Natalina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bartolo Russo, of Eastbourne, to Bruce, sori of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Wilton, was celebrated at the Church of St. Antonio, Eastbourne, on Tuesday, by the Rev. Father Lysaght. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of ivory mariette, with uneven flouncing trimmed with satin sprays embossed with pearl beading. The veil was hand embroidered, and was attached to a coronet of orange blossoms. < Miss C. Tate, chief bridesmaid, wore a pretty dress of powdered blue lace with an uneven hem-line and a yoke of georgette, and Miss V. Torrington; the other maid wore a frock of powdered blue georgette with a yoke of lace. Mrs. Russo, mother of the bride, wore a dress of pavy blue charmalalne, and Mrs. Wilton (mother of the bridegroom) wore a frock of cocoa-toned mariette and lace, with hat to match. Each carried a posy of violets. The bride’s travelling dress was of cherry crepe satin, with n shaded-hip band and circular skirt, biege collar and vest, with hat, bag and shoes to match.

The best man was Mr. Douglas Wilton,

FEMALE ENGINEERS It is a machinery age, and for some time it has been felt that women in certain administrative positions, to which their talents otherwise entitled them, suffer somewhat because they have not that elementary knowledge of engineering which is possible to many • men. As a consequence of this feeling, in January there was initiated in a London borough polytechnic school a course on engineering for such women, the classes being held in the evening. Factory inspectors, welfare workers, managers of laundries, engineers’ secretaries are found, eager to derive benefit from the innovation. It is stated that British women are more advanced in those lines than the women of America. At least, members of the American Women’s Engineering Society, when they visited Britain not long ago, professed themselves amazed to find women holding responsible positions in engineering works. American women in this respect lag behind. That there is hope for all women in these respects may be proved by the fact that one very successful engineer. Miss Verena Holmes, did not, when she was 20 years old, know the difference between a nut and a bolt. She was the first woman elected to the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, and is now a designer of medical equipment.

WOMEN’S SERVICE GUILD

At the monthly meeting of the Women’s Service Guild the secretary reported that the guild had had its name added to the Mayoress’s congratulatory message to Miss Amy Johnson. A letter from the Hon. A. J. Stallworthy advised that he had. no power to make provision at the public hospital of an observation ward for mental cases in the early stages, although he was whole-heartedly in favour of such a policy here and in the other centres in New Zealand. This matter had also been put before the hospital board, but regret was expressed that the board was taking no action. The secretary was instructed, to write to the chairman of the hospital board asking him to reconsider the decision and to take action.

A MUSICAL EVENING COMPOSERS OF ALL NATIONS. Those that were present at the second meeting of the Music Circle of the Pioneer Club on Thursday evening had a treat, for a most excellent programme had been arranged by the circle president, Mrs. Ginn. The subject for the evening was "Modern Composers,” and Mrs. Ginn gave a little lecture on a number of composers, choosing them from all nationalities, and her remarks were illustrated by performances of their compositions. Beginning with English composers, the Singing Circle gave a glee by Dunhill, “A Lake and a Fairy Boat.” Mrs. Ginn then spoke of Dame Ethel Smyth, and gave a brief account of her work, which was illustrated by a song from one of her operas, “O that I were young again,” sung by Miss Ella Fair. Vaughan Williams came next, and Mrs. Ramsay sang his song, “Silent Moon.” The French composer, Vincent D’lndy, was next on the list, and the audience had the great pleasure of hearing one of his compositions played by Mrs. W. Prouse on the violin, with Mrs. Hector at the piano. John Ireland was represented by “If there were Dreams to Sell,” sung by Mrs. Downes, who also sang “Lullaby,” by Cyril Scott, after Mrs. Ginn had said a few words about each composer. Next came Debussy, and Miss Nora Gray played “Clair-de-Lune” and Mrs. Heywood sang “Romance” by this composer, Mrs. Heywood singing “Serenade Italienne,” also by Chausson, “a composer whose songs are very difficult,” said Mrs. Ginn. Richard Strauss, one of the modern German composers, whose works of “Electra” and “Salome” Mrs. Ginn heard performed in Berlin and Paris, was represented by the song “Devotion,” sung by Mrs. Ramsay. Miss Vondersloot played a composition by a Spanish writer (De Falla), “Pantomime,” and America was represented in Frank La Forge and Cadman, Mrs. Townley singing “Land of Sky-blue Water,” by the latter, and “Lo, a Messenger,” by the former. •Mrs. Downes again sang, this time a difficult composition by Rachmaninoff, who was the only Russian composer presented on the programme, and Miss Fair sang “In Old Benares,” by Bryson Treharne, the Australian composer. The programme concluded with a partsong, “China Mandarin,” by G. Bantock. A very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Ginn for the delightful programme she had arranged was passed, and in replying, Mrs. Ginn thanked all those who had taken part. Supper concluded a most 1 enjoyable evening. Coats and skirts this season are looked upon with great favour. Two points have contributed to their success. The first is that the weave is more attractive than it was a few seasons ago, and the next is that to-day they are cut with those slimming lines, that are so becoming to the average woman. Then there are the useful tweeds that are not only becoming but very economical. Women to-day insist on excellent cut, and to procure this they must patronise the specialist. Cooper’s, Wanganui, guarantee satisfaction, and have a huge selection of newest materials. —Advt.

PAHIATUA RACE BALL A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. One of the most elaborate social events of the season in the Wairarapa is the Pahiatua Racing Club’s annual ball. Hundreds of dancers, some from as Lusouth as Wellington, and from Dannevirke in the north, attended this year’s ball, held last Wednesday evening. The racing club’s colours, rainbow lights, flowers and greenery were used in a decoration scheme of great beauty, aud with the host of beautiful gowns worn by the women the spectacle was a brilliant one. Dance music was provided by Larkin’s band from Palmerston North, aud Messrs. W. H. Stainton, J. Cornford and J. C. Davidson gave extras. The committee consisted of Mesdames P. Tulloek, H. McSherry, E. Scanrett, R. J. Smith, T. Lloyd, S. T. Tinney, M. Rutherford, Swainson, Messrs. H. McSherry, P. Tullock, W. McDowell, E. Scanrett, A. McNeilage, R. J. Smith, F. Moore, S. F. Tinney, H. Harvey, R. C. Austin and S. V. Rodney (secretaries). Among those present were;— Mesdames P. Tulloek, J. D. W’ilson (Mayoress), Dickens, A. Bassett, F. Nelson, Dawson, T. Hodgins, A. R. Donald, J. D. C. Crewe, Siddells, Tim Cotter, Geange, J. Crawford, Moran, Swainson, W. T. Boyd, C. D. M. Day, J. Marsh, G. Godfrey Taylor, J. D. Gardiner (Auckland), S. Purvis, J, G. Brechin, I. C. Boyens, Trevor Rice, M. Mclntyre (Norsewood), W. Moroney (Featherston), W. T. Tattle, W. Vowell. G. A. Vincent, G. V. Gerard, L. T. Herbert, N. A. Inder, J. R. Nelson, R. G. Smith (Woodville), A. S. Brittain (Eketahuna), C. S. Cecil, Gordon Smith, Matron Berry, D. Kelly, W. McDowell, J. C. Davidson, M. McKinnon, Nelson, King, J. G. Green, D. Bourke, Brough (Wellington), W. Darley, W. Rutherford. F. Nuter, Ej E. Eez, A. Judd, Hilias, Todd, A. J. Fairweather, W. Tylee, Misses Peggy Lowes, Ruth White. D. Dickens (Pongaroa), N. Irving, K. Smith. I. and N. Fox, Piper, Ellis, A. Barker, N. Hiillas, L. Harrison, McKenzie (Daiinevirke), R. Jackson, D. Hall, P. Moran, E, Taylor, 15. Chatwin, B. Swainson, MacGregor, E. Cook (Masterton), O. Etz., M. Lewis (Masterton), G. Gully (Masterton). G. Pink (Palmerston North), Farmer (Eketahuna). S. Taylor, E. Areus, C. Hubbard (Masterton), F. Badger, ’ Pinhey (Levin), B. Vincent;.L. Vincent, M. Garner. (Palmerston North), N. Williams (Featherston), Rita Card (Featherston), M. McSherry, E. Duff (Eketahuna), P. Ede. D. Jones, G. Trott (Wanganui),. M. Bellshaw,- M. Leach, R. Martin, K. Reece, L. Hiskens, M. Raleigh, B. Bengston, B. Burt, N. Sebelin, F; Nelson, J. Richardson. D. Turvey (Palmerston North), J. Miller, H. Crawford, J. Swain-, son, J. Thompson (Dannevirkc). L. Nelson, McKay (Palmerston North). K. Nelson. V. Williams, P. Fear, E. Kerr, M. Lett ' COUGHING ?—PULMONAS. Do not allow your cough to take a firm hold. Start Pulmonas to-day and get relief. Pulmonas are pleasant pastilles that relieve and protect by inhalation. Suck thdm slowly, in the street, tram, or anywhere. They are especially valuable for colds, ’flu, bronefihitis, asthma, etc. Pulmonas, 1/6 [ and 2/6.—Advt. 1

COUNCIL OF EDUCATION AFTERNOON TEA Members of the Council of Education, which has been in conference in Wellington during the last few days, were the guests of the Director of Education and .Mrs. T. B. Strong yesterday 'for afternoon tea at the conclusion of their deliberations. The tea was held in the Pioneer Club reception room, which was deeorated with large bowls of hydrangeas and chrysanthemums. The guests were received by Mr. T. B. Strong ("Director of Education) and Mrs. Strong, on their arrival. Mrs. Strong welcomed the guests, saying that education seemed to be taking the flight of its career at this time, and all flights depended on the Spirit used, so they hoped that the spirit of good-fellowship would be diffused among all those present. Later in the afternoon Miss Chaplin, of Christchurch, the oldest member of the council (in years of service), thanked Mr. and Mrs. Strong for their hospitality and said they enjoyed meeting people - in that way because often there was no other opportunity of renewing old friendships. Mr. Smith, of Nelson, also thanked the hosts for their hospitality and said he had met several old acquaintances that afternoon. The Minister of Education (Hou. H. Atmore), who was one of the guests, also spoke. Mr. Strong thanked the speakers, expressing pleasure at seeing all those present after the strenuous three days’ work they had had. Mrs. Strong wore black satin with a black hat with upstanding white-tipped ospreys and a wide fur stole. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Armour, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bird, Miss V. Greig, Mr. and Mrs. Sutcliffe, the Rev. J. R. Blanchard, Miss McLean, Sirs. Sprott, Sir. F. H. Bakewell, Dr. H. Bakewell, Dr. Ada Paterson, Miss D. Wilson, Miss Enid Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Martyn Renner, Mr. and Sirs. J. H. Howell, Mrs. ■ Cowles, Mrs. Parr, Mr. and Mrs. E. Douglas Tayler, Miss Cruickshank (Wanganui), Miss B. E. Carnachan (Auckland). Miss N. E. Coad, Mr. and Mrs. .La Trobe, Mrs. Hunter, Professor and Mrs;-Gould, Mr. and. Mrs. Kidson, Sir. . Parkinson,. Sirs. J. Aston, Sir. T. Forsyth. Sir. W. Barber, Sir. and Sirs. G. L. Stewart, Dr. and Sirs. -Mcllwraith, the Hon. D. T. Fleming. No fire insurance has been taken out on certain new -offices, in Trafalgar Square. London, the reason being that the building is absolutely fireproof. . To produce a year’s rain for a tennis court by means of condensation of steam from an ordinary electric kettle would cost over £BOO in electricity. WOODS' GREAT PEPPERSIINT CURE —For Children’s Hacking Cough.—Advt.

UNIVERSITY WOMEN ' I On Monday evening the Wellington. Association of the Federation of University Women entertained the graduates of the year at a supper party at the Ritz. Over seventy guests were present. These included about twenty new graduates, who were received by Dr. Bryson, the president, and presented with bouquets. A play was read by Misses Hind, Jull, Joiner, Pope, and Forsyth. Miss Ruth Reid gave a violin solo, and Miss Matthews a recitation, all of which helped to provide a very pleasant evening. In a short speech. Dr. Bryson welcomed the new graduates and pointed out the aims and objects of the federation. She expressed also her pleasure at having as guest for the evening Lady Sidey, a Dunedin member of the federation. Lady Sidey and Miss M. Dennehy replied suitably. OLD WELLINGTON On Wednesday evening Mr. E. Coleridge gave an address on “Old Wellington” to members of the E.O.W. circle of the Pioneer Club. The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides from many pictures of early Wellington, and members also brought souvenirs of old times. Mr. W. M. Page, who spoke, praised some of the older buildings, which, he said, were in a liner style of architecture than the modern ones. PROVINCIAL items , Mr. and Mrs. R. Brockett, of Ashhurst, are on a visit to Featherston. Mr. and Mrs. C. MeAllum and fainily, of Wanganui, are staying .with Mrs. McAllum, of Martinborough- ' Mr. and Mrs. P. Brodeijiek,. of'Martinborough, have returned from a visit to Timaru. Mrs. Haynes, of Timaru. ■ accompanied them home. Miss F. Webb, of Martinborough,: has returned from Palmerston: North.. Car. Mrs. J. Ramsden, of Martinborough, is 'visiting Timaru. ' : Mrs. J. P. Perry, of Martinborough, is visiting her mother, Mrs.- Lamb, of Masterton. . . . C;.; MADAME MENERE IN HASTINGS. Madame Menere and Co., the noted Christchurch fur merchantsj~are at present, holding .their' 1 .exhibition of magnificent Russian and Canadian furs (Over £lO,OOO worth), in Briggs’ Sample. Rooms (behind Briggs’ saddlers’ shop, Karamu Road). This is without doubt .the finest collection, of highgrade furs’ever seen in New Zealand, and is worth.goiug'.a long way to see.—Advt. . «