WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 19, 17 October 1930, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Items of Interest from Near and Far

SOCIAL NOTES Mrs. Harbottle, of Kelburn, is' visiting Auckland. Mrs. Hannon, of Wellington, is visiting Hanmer. Mrs. R. P. Staples, of Wellington, is staying at Hanmer Springs. Mrs. K. Gawne, of Wellington, is at present in Christchurch. Miss Rene Bruce has returned to Wellington from a brief visit to Auckland. Mrs. Charles Collins, of Wellington, is visiting Mrs. George Gibson in Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. A. ft. Hoggard and Miss Hoggard, of Wellington, arc visiting Christchurch. Miss Lulu Dyer is staying with Mrs. Bernard Wood at Heretaunga during the golf tournament. Mrs. Long has returned to Wellington from a visit to California and Vancouver. where she spent several months. Madame Winnie Fraser,'of Oamaru. arrived from the south yesterday to take part in “The Golden Legend” at the Town Hall to-morrow evening. Mrs. D. G. Guthrie has returned to Wellington from a visit to Vancouver and California. While there Mrs. Guthrie, who was accompanied by her son. toured a good deal by motor-car. thus seeing a great deal of the country. VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL Mrs. John Barker has returned to Canterbury after a visit to Wellington. Miss Olga Smith, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs. Hassell for the golf tournament. Miss Doreen Tenant, of Napier, is staying with Mrs. Olphert at Lower Hutt. Mrs. Edric Watt, of Christchurch, has arrived in Wellington and will spend a month in the North Island.' Airs. Fussell and Mrs. Leahy, of Napier, are staying with Mrs. H. Hayward at Lower Hutt. Miss Constance Winthrop, of Herne Bay, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned to Auckland. Miss Hill Jack, of Dunedin, is at present visiting Wellington and is the guest of Mrs. Austin Cook, Kelburn. Miss Mary Anderson, of Dunediu, who has been spending u few days with Miss Anscombe in Wellington, has left for the south. Mrs. Dudley Kettle, who has been visiting Mrs. Vivian Riddiford at Lower Hutt, has returned to Napier, and Mrs. E. Riddiford has accompanied her. Miss Culling, of Auckland; Miss Sybil Acheson, of Nelson; Miss Snodgrass, of Rotorua; Miss Haggitt, of Otago, are visitors to Wellington for the golf tournament. Miss Mary Barrett Gilson, of New York, is a passenger on the s.s. Malolo. which is on a W'orld tour with a number of Americans, and will be visiting Wellington with the party some time next jnonth. Miss Gilson is partner in an industrial relations business in America, which negotiates industrial disputes. AFTERNOON TEA Sirs. E. A. Ransom gave an afternoon tea yesterday at the D.I.C. tea rooms for a number of friends. The tables were arranged lengthwise, and were decorated with beautiful flowers, tall vases of. tulips, and low bowls: of mauve violas and primula, and baskets of crimson daisies. Afternoon tea and ices w-ere served, and much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Ransom wore an ensemble of fawn and cream, her frock being of fawn and cream spotted crepe de chine, with fawn coat and hat. Among those present were the Mayoress, Mrs. G. A. Troup, Lady Myers. Lady Carncross, Lady Statham, Mrs. W. A. Veitch. Mrs. J. G. Coates, Mrs. Lysnar, Mrs. Ancell, Mrs. F. Dyer, Mrs. F. V. Frazer, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Hawke, Mrs. J. J. Clark, Mrs. Ardell, Mrs. KerrHislop, Miss Downie Stewart, Mrs. J. G. Polson, Mrs. Sievwright; Mrs. E. Gillon, Mrs. S. Myers, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. C. Morice. Mrs. Beales, Mrs. Fleteher, Mrs. P. Fraser, Mrs. McKeen, Mrs. O’Shea, Mrs. A. Sievwright, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Galbraith. Mrs. R. Hislop, Mrs. McCrae, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Broadfoot, Mrs. Bailey, and Mrs. Malcolm Ross. GOLDEN WEDDING A pleasant function took place at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Wellington, last Monday evening, when many old friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Dement assembled to offer congratulations on the occasion of their golden wedding. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dement are very old residents of New Zealand, Mr. Dement having arrived in Nelson with his parents in 1855, and Mrs. Dement —then Miss Ann Henry—in 1866. They Were married in Nelson on October 13, 1880, by the Rev. Patrick Calder, and have lived in Wellington since 1887. Their family, consisting of four sons and five daughters, together with their eight grandchildren, were all present on Monday evening. Mr. C. J. B. Norwood, an old friend of the family, performed the duties of chairman. Many cables and telegrams of congratulation sent by friends and relatives from different parts of the world, were received during the day. LEVIN HOME Miss Archibald presided at the monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home committee held on Tuesday last, when there were also present Mrs. Stace, Mrs. McEldowney, Mrs. Poole, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Gillespie, Miss Morrah, M°iss Greenwood, Miss Barry, Miss Young and Miss McLeod. The matron’s report was read, showing that the 30 children now in the home are all in excellent health. Visitors to the home were the Rev. N. S. Barnett and Miss Husband. At the gift tea held on September 18 the sum of £ll6 was raised. The committee wishes to express thanks for a number of donations received since, also the following for gifts: Mrs. Gray, Pukerua Bay, per Mrs. Stace; Mrs. Gibbs, 5/-; Mrs. Price, 3/6; "Well Wisher,” Mrs. G. Magnus, £l/1/-. FOR THE BABIES At the management committee meeting of the Residential Nursery, Owen Street, Miss Hall gave an entertaining account of the activities of the Wadestown branch; also Mrs. A. Gibbons, of Khandallah branch, Mrs. Boyd, of Melrose’ branch, and Mrs. McArthur, of Lower Hutt branch. Miss Wiltshire has accepted the secretaryship of the management committee during the absence of Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. The committee passed a vole of thanks to Mr. Embury for his invaluable help, the moment Is the necklace made of crepe de chine covered beads with scarf to match. Lady Capel-Curc has one in navy blue and white, but they are made in many different colours and designs. Some of those seen are made of crystal beads interspersed with larger wooden ones covered with pleated crepe de chine. Two triangular pieces of the silk are attached to the back of the necklace, so that they fall over each shoulder, but they can be draped in any number of ways.

WEDDINGS HOGGARD—McCLATCHIE. The marriage of Margaret Isohel, elder daughter of Mrs. B. D. MeClatchie, Fendalton, to Charles, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hoggard, of Wellington, took place on Wednesday afternoon at St. Barnabas’s Church, Fendalton, Christchurch, and was witnessed by many friends. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. B. Redgrave, the church being very artistically decorated with cherryblossom for the occasion. The bride was given away by her mother. Her frock was of floral chiffon in two shades of soft vieux rose, fashioned with full flared skirt drooping anklelength, and a taffeta bow set smartly at the hip-line. Her wide-brimmed hat was of similar shading and a flower armlet was composed of pink and cream roses and lily of the valley finished in cau de nil tulle. The only maid, the bride’s sister, Miss Neroli MeClatchie, was in a lemon georgette frock with hat of felt to match, and her armlet was of deep cream polyanthus and lacanalia, with tangerine touches. Mr. Arthur Hoggard, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mrs. McClatchie’s frock was a smart model of lido blue georgette designed in princess line, and worn with a grenadine felt hat. Her bouquet was of gold lacanalia and deep bronze pansies. , , . , , The bridegroom s mother had chosen a becoming black crepe-de-chlne gown, a black, silk coat lightly relieved in pink, and a small black hat. She Carried a posy of delicate pink tulips. Guests were later entertained at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Watts Ryan, in Fendalton. Mrs. Ryan wore a graceful navy lace frock, and a hat of navy relieved with Iel Mrs. R. Munro, Wellington, sister of the bridegroom, was in soft green georgette, a fawn coat and hat to tone, while Miss Hoggard, also a sister, was in green floral georgette with a beige hat. The bride travelled later in a smart navy pin spot crepe-de-chine frock, a tailored coat, and a white hat finished in navy. „ 0 * BASSETT—BU RRELL. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, York Place, Edinburgh, was the scene of a pretty wedding on September 3 between John Mories Bassett, M.D., I .R.C.S.E., and Miss Kathleen Alicia Burrell. The bridegroom is the only son of Mr ami Mrs. W. Bassett, Christchurch, and the bride the daughter of the late Mr. Harry Milburn Burrell ancl Mrs. Burrell, I itt Street, Edinburgh. ‘' The officiating clergymen were the Rector, the Rev. Canon W. Henderson Begg, 8.D., and the Rev. W. Pugh, M.A., Clifford, Herefordshire, uncle of the bride. The bride was given away by her uncle Mr. F. M. Costeloe, London. Hr. G. I. Boyd, F.R.C.S.E., was best man. The bride was attired in a princess robe of soft ivory satin, which also formed the short train; her veil of ivory lace was mounted on net, and was held in place by a little cap of latticed orange buds and white heather, and she carried a sheaf of lilium auratum. She was followed by her cousin, Miss Eileen Clark, in turquoise blue georgette, and carrying a bouquet of pink roses; and by two little girls-Mar-cuerite Pugh, cousin, and Eileen Byres —in dresses of pale pink georgette and forget-me-not caps; .they carried posies of forget-me-nots with silver frills and streamers. * ' , . » McCRACKEN—JOHNS. A wedding of interest to niany Christchurch and Wellington residents took place at St. Andrew s Church, Christchurch, recently, when Muriel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johns, of Bealey Avenue, was married to Ronald, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. McCracken, of Wellington. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Lawson Robinson. The' bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a long-sleeved frock of palest pink satin and Chantilly lace, with V-shaped lace yoke to match the flares of lace in the sleeves, while the anklelength skirt was composed of two shaped flounces edged with the lace. Her embroidered veil of silk tulle was held in place with tiny buds of orange blossom finished with clusters at each side, and she carried a shower bouquet of tulips and hyacinths. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Naare Hooper, wore a becoming frock of pale pink georgette with berthe collar, and ankle-lengtfi skirt of pink spotted net. Misses Hilda and Kathleen Johns also attended the bride, wearing Victorian frocks of pale rose georgette with deep scalloped bands of net forming an uneven hemline. Each bridesmaid wore a capaline straw hat to match her frock and carried a posy of mauve and pink spring flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr. Colin Ross, of Dunedin, as best man, and Mr. K. Muff and Mr. M. Lemmer as groomsmen. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a pink horse-shoe by little Jean Blundell. The wedding reception was held at Dixieland where Mr. and Mrs. Johns received their gudsts. . The bride’s mother wore a navy blue georgette frock patterned in pink floral design, and a navy georgette and lace coat, and navy hat. She carried a bouquet of cyclamen and hyacinths. Mrs. McCracken, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of embossed floral georgette in tones of petunia and mauve with a black georgette and Ince coat. Her straw hat was trimmed with flowers to tone, and she carried a bouquet of shaded petunias. The bride's going-away frock was of figured Satin in Oriental colourings with which was worn a small model hat of felt and straw. She also wore a handsome marmot coat, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s future home will be in Wellington. ENGAGEMENT BOOTH—CHAMBERS. Vera, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Chambers, Coromandel Street, to Leslie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Booth, Wilson Street, both of Newtown. Miss Agnes Macphail, of Ontario, was re-elected a member of the Federal Parliament in the recent Canadian general election. Miss Macphail has been a member of Parliafnent since 1921, and is still the only Canadian woman M.P.

women’s INSTITUTES

HAWKE'S BAY GROUP. A meeting of the Central Hawke’s Bay group of the New Zealand Women’s Institutes was held at the residence of Miss Wilson. Hineinoa Terrace, Waipukurau. on Wednesday, Mrs. J. Bibby, group president (Waipawa). presiding. Delegates from the institutes belonging to the group were present, as follow: —Wainukurau, Mrs. Duckworth; Otane, Mrss Davis; Elsthorpe, Mrs. C, Williams; Takapau-Norsewood, Mrs. Norrie/ Porangahau-Mangaorapa, Miss Green. Anologies were received from Mrs. Campbell, of Pukehau, Mrs. Harris, of Onga Onga. Mrs. Eddy, of Tikokino, and Mrs. Hutchinson, of Otawhao. Miss Wilson, Waipukurau, group secretary, read the correspondence, which was approved. Accounts for the half-year were passed for payment, and a resolution passed that a levy of 2/6 be made from each branch represented in the group to meet the expenses of the telephone toll charges and postage. It was decided to invit Miss Stops, assistant organiser, to visit Central Hawke’s Bay for two weeks as from the middle of November, and give demonstrations and addresses to the institutes of the group. SHANNON MEETING. The usual monthly meeting of the Shannon Women’s Institute, held on Wednesday afternoon, was an indication of the increasing popularity of the movement in Shannon, there being the record attendance of 43. During afternoon tea members were asked to consdcr a number of suggestions for the disposal of the institute bedspread. which was on view for the first time since completion. On a vote being taken it was resolved that the “spread” should be handed to the president in trust for the institute. WANGANUI PLUNKET WORK The Plunket nurses reported to the monthly meeting of the Wanganui Plunket Society on Thursday as follow: — Old cases on books, 733; new cases for month, 82; visits to offices, 1262; visits to homes, 530; telephone calls, 83. Pre-natal Clinic: New cases, 3; return eases, 18; outside visits, 4. Stewart Karitane Home; Babies admitted, 21; mothers admitted, 9; babies discharged, 15; mothers discharged, 7. PROVINCIAL ITEMS Mrs. N. Fulton, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, is visiting New Plymouth. Mrs. Faulkner, Wanganui East, is the guest of Mrs. A. Wilson, Lower Hutt. Mrs. Kusabs, Rotorua, is the guest of Mrs. Brooker, Wanganui East. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hayes are Wellington visitors to Wanganui. Mrs. B. M. Gibson, Wellington, is a visitor to 'Wanganui. Miss A. Byers has been appointed by the Wanganui Hospital Board district maternity nurse at Ohakune. Mrs. Selby Palmer, of Hawke’s Bay, is visiting Mrs. C. Wells in Christchurch. Mrs. R. Wilson, of Taringamutu, is the guest of Mrs. Mason, of Pitt Street, Palmerston North. Sirs. C. SV. Rutherford, Tararua Street, Slasterton. who has been on a prolonged visit to Timani, has returned home. Sliss Alma Perry, Worksop Road, Masterton, leaves to-day for Hiretaunga to attend the golf tournament. Sirs. Gilbert, Wellington, is visiting her daughter, Sirs. Strauchan, Gonville, Wanganui. Sirs. J. J. Adams and Sliss Adams left Wanganui for Wellington on Tuesday. Sirs. Adams intends going on to Christchurch. Sliss K. Holloway, Wellington, is visiting Sirs. B. R. Bunny, Cole Street, Slasterton, for the Slasterton races. Five members of the Masterton Presbyterian Bible Class visited Pahiatua during the week-end, and were billeted among friends.

Mrs. D. Lethbridge, of Turakina, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Mcßae, of Napier Road, Palmerston North. Mrs. W. L. Fitzherbert, of Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Marchbanks, of Napier. Mrs. W. H. Buick, of Hessy Street, Masterton, leaves this week on a visit to Otorahanga. where she will be the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mexted, and her daughter. Mrs. J. Galbraith.

At a well-attended meeting over which Mr. D. A. Pickering presided, it was decided -to carry on the Masterton Orchestra, under the conduetorship of Mr. James Candy. The Carterton Choral Society on Tuesday evening' held a social as a wind-up to a successful season. During the evening opportunity was taken to make a presentation to Mr. H. J. Jones, Masterton. who had undertaken the tenor part in the society’s production of “The May Queen.” Miss. Mildred Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nelson, of Woodville, is playing lead in Mr. Edgar Wallace’s number one company in England. Before the opening night of the tour Miss Nelson was understudying the leading lady at Wyndham Theatre. London. Miss J. C. Sewell, of Wellington, organising secretary for the Sunday School Association in the Wellington Diocese, is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Harwood, of College Street. Palmerston North. Bishop and Mrs. Avondale, of India, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Free, of Church Street, Palmerston North.

TITAHI GOLF CLUB ANNUAL BALL. Slembers of the Titahi Golf Club held their first annual ball at the Adelphi Cabaret last evening. A large number of dangers attended and a happy evening was spent. The dance committee comprised Sirs. A. Sloore, Sirs. Carr (secretary), Sliss Mitchell, Miss H. Bunchell, Sliss White, Miss McKee, Sir. W. Hustler .Smith (captain), Sir. 0. S. Brice, Mr. J. L. Giehard, Sir. R. Fenton, Mr. C. Langbein. Sir. F. Hurley, Sir. J. Walcott (secretary). Among those present were: — Sirs. G. Monro, wearing blue floral taffeta. Sirs. S. Brice, gown and coatee were of black lace with soft grey relief. Sirs. H. SleHallich was in shrimp pink taffetas. Sirs. A. Sfarcbant wore blue and flame patterned chiffon. Sirs. Cross, who wore flame panne velvet. Sirs. Seed, black sequinned gown. Sirs. Fossey, black velvet gown with scarlet shoulder spray and transparent yoke. Sirs. Leibert, shell pink frock with yoke and skirt of silver lace. Sirs. Downer, who wore an amber and black gown of georgette. Sirs. Shirer, pastel shaded floral taffeta bouffant frock with deep hem of silver lace. Sirs. Bown, black. Sirs. R, Dentice in sea-green georgette draped gown. Sirs J. Wimbley, beige lace gown. Sirs. Arnott, in a black sequinned gown with pointed hemline. Sirs. H. D. Ellis, black velvet gown with diamante touches. Sirs. R. Gapes, wearing almond green georgette with diamante trimming. Sirs. S. Giles, nymph green tiered dance frock. Sirs. Boon, in a black gown. Sliss A. Gray, wearing a flame georgette tiered frock, with shoulder draperies. Sliss SI. Donald (Slasterton) mist blue sequined georgette, with frilled tulle skirt. . Sliss N. McKay (Slasterton) in an ivory and rose patterned taffeta dance frock. Sliss L. Haise, pale water green taffetas. Sliss F. Haise, wearing a pale blue taffeta gown. Sliss I. Sleadows, deep green silk net, with gold and rose embroideries. Miss K. Holdsworth, navy and red floral georgette frock and coatee. Sliss Bown, in a midnight blue georgette gown. Sliss R. Taylor wore a princess gown of ivory satin. Sliss N. Whittington’s frock was of blue net with tinted embroidery and net insets. Sliss L. Giehard, in a green floral ninon dance frock. Sliss SI. Robinson in an ankle-length gown of black lace. Sliss D. Tanner, blue and grey floral chiffon frock. Sliss J. Porter, in blue floral georgette dance frock, with shoulder cape. Sliss B. Broderick, wearing black and cherry floral georgette, with black lace hem. Sliss I. Bishop, nil green floral georgette, with wide green sash. Sliss SI. Hardcastle, rose floral georgette, with coatee to match. Sliss SI. Young in a lemon gown. Sliss E. Hunter, orange silk net dance frock, with tiered skirt. Sliss L. SlcGown, wearing a deep mist green georgette. Sliss C. Ormiston, pale apricot georgette; Slessrs. Guy Slonro, D. Crombie, Redgrave, Arthur Seed, SV. Pritchard. H. Liebert, J. College, SI. Fossey, J. Wimbley, Dr. Shirer, G. D.’ Lawn, Stanley Giles, J. Irwin, H. D. Ellis, R. .Gapes, McConville, Simpson, D. Crombie, Alf. J. Allen, J. Glasgow. Coffer, Henderson, Lulham, Kunkel, D. Gallon. STELLA MURRAY CONCERT Sliss Stella Slurray, at her concert last night, wore a graceful gown of red georgette, draped on either side, with diamond ear-rings and necklet, and carried a large red feather fan. She received numerous floral tributes, among them several large baskets of bouquets of shaded tulips. , T ■, Their Excellencies, Lord and Lady Bledisloe, were present, the latter wearing apple-green velvet and an ermine coat. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted the singer. Sirs. Slacarthy-Reid had a large party, and after the concert Sliss Slurray was her guest at supper, when she received many congratulations from all present. CHURCH BAZAAR The annual bazaar of St. Barnabas* Church, Roseneath, was opened yesterday afternoon in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Clyde Quay, by Lady Buckleton, who was received by Archdeacon Innes-Jones and Sliss Innes-Jones. Lady Buckleton was presented with a bouquet of spring flowers by Mrs. Eglinton. She congratulated the parish workers on the result of their preparations, and wished them success. During the afternoon songs were given by Miss Mclnnes, accompanied by Mr. Turner, who also gave pianoforte items. The bazaar will be continued to-day and to-night. Those assisting with stalls are:—Workstall, Mrs. H. T. O’Neill, Dlrs. W. Ellen, Mrs. Pinnock; produce stall, Miss E. Eglinton, Mrs. Bayfield, Mrs. T. H. Meadows, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Clifford; flower stall, Mrs. Fetch. Mrs. Taylor, Miss Beck; cake stall, Miss Danby, Mrs. Vickery; sweet and toy stall, Mrs. T. Cox, Miss Eager; afternoon tea, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Trask, Mrs. Pegram, Mrs. C. Wilmshurst, Mrs. ReevesSmith, Miss Innes-Jones.

At the monthly meeting of the Wanganui Piunket Society on Tuesday, Mrs. K. Fraser was welcomed on her return to the committee after several years’ absence. On Wednesday night a dance was held in the Cosmopolitan Hall, Palmerston North, in aid of All Saints’ Children s Home Building Fund. The function was organised by the Takaro Ladies Guild. Green and white streamers and pink shaded lights made the hall look most attractive. The chaperones were Mesdames G. Y. Woodward, H. S. Bagnall and P. Wiltshire, and the women’s committee comprised Mesdames F. A. Wollerman. A. Cater, W. Pickering. Robinson and Bigham. Mr. F. A. Wollerman was master of ceremonies.