WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 66, 11 December 1930, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Items of Interest from Near and Far

SOCIAL NOTES Mrs. M. Magee, of Wellington, is a visitor to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. J. Begg, of Wellington, are staying in Auckland. Mrs. Frank Dyer and Miss Lulu Dyer, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bald, Buffalo, New York, are guests at the Hotel St. George. Mrs. R. Gow, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. A. Mitchell, at Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. Miss Jocelyn Knight, who has been visiting Hawke’s Bay, and was the guest of Mrs. H. White, Takapau, has returned to Wellington. A limited number of seats are still available for the Kindergarten Christmas party. They should be booked without delay at the Bristol; 2/6 and 1/- tickets will also be on sale at the doors of the gallery of the Town Hall on Saturday next. , Mrs. A. C. Riley has returned to her home in Nelson after four months spent in extensive travelling in Australia. Mrs. Riley spent several weeks at Katoomba; from there visiting most of the beauty spots of the Blue Mountains, and exploring several of the Jenolan Caves. Word has. been received that Sir Thomas Sidey and Lady Sidey intended to embark from England on their return journey to New Zealand on December 6. The Prime Minister of New Zealand and Mrs. Forbes were the guests of Captain and Mrs. A. M. Vaughan-Hughes at Adsett Court, Westbury-on-Severn, recently. Mrs. Vaughan-Hughes is the only sister of Lord Bledisloe, Governor-General of New Zealand, whose country home, Lydney Park, is in the neighbourhood. The Upper Hutt Orphanage is one which is doing wonderful social service work for the community, the sisters there caring for no less than 300 children, but its distance from the city makes it one of those places where out of sight is often out of mind, and while the Catholic community always generously supports all its charities, this particular one gets forgotten. The sisters are inviting all friends to visit the orphanage and give their support to the work on December 20. Mrs. I. Ginn, leader of the Singing Circle of the Pioneer Club, entertained members of the circle to morning tea yesterday, when a pleasant time was spent. On behalf of the members, Mrs. Townley, vice-president, presented Mrs. Ginn with a posy of flowers, made by Mrs. Ramsey, and Mrs. Townley herself received a bunch of roses from Mrs. Mitchell. In appreciation of her work as secretary, Mrs. Mitchell was presented by Mrs. Ginn with a leather handbag from the members. Satisfaction was expressed at the successful year just passed. VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL ■ Mrs. Pasco, of Hokitika, is visiting Mrs. Murray, Khandallah. ' Misses Kissling, of Auckland, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. B. C. Haggitt has returned to Dunedin after a short visit to Wellington. Mrs. F. McLeod, of Hastings, is visiting Wellington to meet her sister, who is returning from England. SCHOOL CONCERT The pupils of St. Mary’s Convent School gave a concert last night in aid of the new college funds, when there was a large and enthusiastic audience in the Concert Chamber, and a capital programme was presented. I .’ / A novelty was two pianoforte quartets, ■ the first a march by Liszt, played by Aeila. Patterson, Catherine Frost, Mary Blake, and Peggy Woodward, the second Spanish Dances played by Pamela Beauchamp; Naomi Bright, Constance Lonergan, and Marie Fauvel, also a duet for two pianos given by Josie Doyle and Gwen Spurgin. 1 Some good choruses ■ were sung in character, the juniors giving “Up in a Toy Balloon” and seniors “The Strollers” in which all were dressed as gypsies, and a Japanese chorus with movement. ■Drill was given by the senior day pupils and hoop drill by the senior boarders. Ismay Mcllroy gave two good items, a song in character, “Little Grey Bonnet” and a recitation “The Maori Princess,” with a haka. The Doll Shop was a pretty sketch, in which Pamela Beauchamp danced a solo and a character sketch, “Miss Milligan’s School,” concluded the first part. The second part of the programme consisted of" the presentation of the allegory, “Every Girl,” in which the. characters were; Everygirl, Zoe Millar; Hope, Beryl Findlay; Mirth, Selby Morton; Wealth, Mary Morton; Beauty, Gabrielle Loftus; Knowledge, Constance Ongley; .Good Thoughts, Elaine Bevan and Joan Stevens; Work, Audrey Young; Health, Mary McCarthy; Love, Helen Waddy; Wisdom, Dorothy Waddy. A ballet of flower girls opened the play with Phyllis Williams as solo dancer and June Archer as a fairy, and songs were given by Winefrido Blake, Aeila Patterson, and Molly Duffy. A trio, part songs, and choruses were sung by the children and the whole was prettily dressed and staged and made a charming, ending. Mrs. C. - McDonald was accompanist for the evening. CRADLE ROLL PARTY , The Wellington Central Women’? Christian Temperance Union held the annual party for its cradle roll last Friday in the Baptist schoolroom, where a very pleasant time was spent by many littje children and their mothers. Mrs. Mowlem, in the absence of the president, Mrs. Peryman, presided, and the cradle roll superintendent, Mrs. Long, welcomed the guests. A dainty afternoon tea was set for the children atelong tables decorated with flowers and bright colours, and Mrs. Hoult and her helpers waited on the mothers and little ones. After tea the children were given paper caps, and these, gay little hats gave a pretty touch of colour to the proceedings. Mrs. Mowlem spoke to the mothers, saying how wonderfuly the cells of , the human body were made. A number of the children recited and sang very sweetly. The proceedings closed with the children singing “Jesus Bids Us Shine." Mrs. Irwin was the accompanist. The Brooklyn W.C.T.U is giving a party to the remainder of the cradle roll who were not present at this party. ENGAGEMENTS JOYCE—JACKSON. Rita Mary, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Percy Jackson, of Albert Street, Palmerston North, to Richard, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Joyce, of Elthapn OSBORNE—JOHNSON. Annie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Dannevirke, to George Frederick, third son of Mr. A. Osborne, Clareville. A floral crepe de chine or silk frock is a practical “buy” for the woman ■with a limited dress allowance. George and Doughty have a very excellent choice in these little frocks, and the prices are reasonable. Many of them are imported, models from good Continental houses, and the eut and flnlsn is assured. Dainty hand finishings, bindings, and collars and cuffs are featured, also the. fashionable hip yoke, narrow belts, flares, circular flounces, pleats, vestees, and jabots. These are ideal holiday frocks and can be packed easily into a small space. The prices range from three guineas to five guineas.—Advt.

POLITICAL POWER Women of New Zealand TIME TO ORGANISE Reform Still Strongest Dominion Special Service. Napier, December 10. “The time has come when we should organise the votes of our women for the benefit of our country,” said Mrs. E. J. Herrick in addressing a Reform Party gathering of about 300 women to-day at the residence of Mr. F. S. Budd under the auspices of the Hastings auxiliary of the Reform League, of which the speaker is president. The gathering took the form oi a garde- meeting, and was addressed by Mrs. J. G. Coates, the Leader of the Opposition, Right Hon. J. G. Coates, Mr. J. Nash, M.P., and Mr. H. M. Campbell, M.P., of Hawke’s Bay. “We must realise our responsibilities,” said Mrs. Herrick. “Too many of us know far too little about politics.” “It is necessary for women to take an interest in the Government of the country,” said Mrs. Coates, “and the way in which the country is run is so important that women should take as much interest as men. It is hoped we shall be able to form auxiliary women’s branches throughout the whole country, for it is very important we should get together and discuss our difficulties and problems. Half out difficulties are overcome if we understand one another’s problems. Women’s Political Power. “We women have real political power,” continued Mrs. Coates. “Reform is still the strongest force in the country, and we want your help to build it up. We should take our place and do our work. When we see what immense achievements we have been able to accomplish in our-social work we have proof of the work that we could do in politics. The Reform Party's policy is open to all. There is nothing hidden in it. We want you to feel the Reform Party is your own party, and that New Zealand is your very own country. If you feel that and it you understand what your wants are, you can do a very great deal of valuable work. No Need for New Parties. “There is much talk of new parties—there is no need for new parties. They succeed only in splitting up political influences and do nothing beyond strengthening the Labour Party. We must not work in sections, but as one big whole in one big effort.” LUNCHEON TALK The recent eclipse of the sun formed the subject of the luncheon talk held at the Pioneer Club yesterday, Dr. C. E. Adams being the speaker. The talk proved a very interesting one, for Dr. Adams explained very clearly the wonderful phenomenon of the corona seen at a total eclipse and explained what was known of its formation. He showed photographs of this, and also of the spectrum seen at the beginning and end of the eclipse, the photographing of jWhich’ gives knowledge ofthe elements in the sun. - Dr. Adams described the cameras used, that of the New Zealand party having a telescope 19 feet long, while the Americans had one over fifty feet long. He also described the process of photographing and then gave an account of the island, and the difficulties of landing and living there, and paid a tribute to the American expedition, whose members were of the greatest help to the New Zealanders. The former did-all the work of preparing meals, the two parties messing together, and incidentally Dr. Adams said they did a little propaganda for New Zealand products -which were greatly liked by the Americans. Photographs of the eclipse and a map of the island served to bring the experience nearer to the auditors. Miss Kane, president of the club, was : in the chair, and Mrs. W. M. Page, vicepresident, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Dr, Adams for his address. Mrs. Adams, who is a vice-president of the club, was also a guest, and was presented with a posy of pink sweet peas. The tables were decorated with Iceland poppies and cornflowers in brass vases. JUVENILE PANTOMIME The old pantomime favourite “Babes in the Wood” was presented in a delightful manner last evening by the pupils of Thelma Kidson at Newtown. The audience showed great appreciation of the display given by the children, not the least enjoyable being the parts taken by the younger pupils. The play was prettily costumed throughout, and the dances and'action songs given during the course of the story added greatly to the charm.

The cast of characters was: Archie and Annie, the .“Babes,” Betty Casey and Lola Scott; Uncle, Dick Glensor; Kobin Hood, Joyce Poppleton ; Littlejohn, Phyllis Money; Friar Tuck, Dick Glensor; First Villain, Beatrice Foster; Second Villain, Vera Richardson; Fairy Earlybirda, Enid Cracknell; Maid Marian, Joan Wright; Robin Hood’s followers, Lorna iHolmes and Phyllis Greig/ The second half of the programme was made up of bright song and dance ballets, including the colourful and dainty number “Wedding of the Painted Doll,” and as the grand finale the wedding of Maid Marian and Robin Hood. The pianiste was Mrs. Casey. The pantomime will be repeated this evening in St. Thomas’s Hall, Newtown. LEVIN HOME Miss Archibald presided at the monthly committee meeting of the Levin Memorial Home, when there were also present Mesdames McEldowney, Poole, Stace, Gillespie, Misses Young, Barry, Greenwood and McLeod. Apologies were received from Mrs. Meek and Miss Morrah and Miss Chalmers. The matron reported the health of the thirty-two children now in the home was excellent during the past month, and they had all enjoyed the beautiful party given to them by the pupils of Marsden School, Fitzherbert Terrace, on Saturday, December 6. The children were all collected from the home in private cars and were given a splendid tea and Christmas tree and many nice toys. The following donors of gifts are thanked: Mrs. Slieenan, Mrs. Dr. Mcßae, Miss Bailley, Miss Wilson, Mr. Yates, Miss Greenwood, Judith Eskell and Margaret Dayten.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS Miss M. Meuli has returned to Wanganui from Manaia. Misses Symes, of Hastings, have been on a short visit to Palmerston North. Mrs. N. H. Wybourne is a Waverley visitor to Wanganui. Misses K. and M. Wheeler are Wellington visitors to Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald are Auckland visitors to Wanganui. Mrs. Gedde, Leperton, is the guest of Mrs. Bassett, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Feilding, have taken up their residence in Cole Street, Masterton. Mrs,. R. Alexander and Miss C. Alexander’ are New Plymouth visitors to Wanganui. Miss M. Meyers, Wanganui, is visiting Mrs. J. A. Betts, South Road, Masterton. Mrs. A. S, Lane, of Gonville, Wanganui, has taken up her residence in Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ongley, Palmerston North, and Miss H. Bernau, Napier, are guests at the Hotel St. George. Mrs. Dodgshun, Christchurch, is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. R. C. Earle, Somme Parade, Wanganui. Three nurses of the Wanganui St. Helens Hospital sat for their final examination in midwifery last week. Miss C. Somerville, of Feilding, is spending a short holiday with Mrs. John Morrison, of Palmerston North. Mrs. Muir, Te Awamutu, who has been visiting her. sister, Miss Lovegrove, Wanganui, 'has returned home. The Wanganui Girls’ College swimming sports will be held in the college baths on Saturday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Ferguson, of Auckland, is spending a holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. E. Ferguson, of Palmerston North. Mrs. H. Lewis, Fordell, Wanganui, was hostess recently at a farewell party given in honour of Mrs. D. Mason, who has left for England. i "■ Mrs. S. Rumble, Fitzroy, New Plymouth, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. G. Bassett, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui. Miss Joan Landels, who was a visitor to Palmerston North for the Moss — Woodward wedding, ’ has now gone to stay with Miss V. Haise, of Marton. . Mrs. McArthur (Dunedin), who has been the guest of Mrs. E. ,E. Collins, Gonville, Wanganui, has left for Tokaanu. Miss Mae Nab, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, ’ has returned from ,a visit to Dr. Fenwick and Mrs. Fenwick, Wellington. Mrs. E. Hughes (nee Miss J. Knowles) was presented with a jardiniere and trinket box by the-members of the Dalefield Tennis Club on the occasion of her recent marriage. The staff of the D.1.C., Wanganui, entertained the inmates of the Jubilee Home on a recent evening at a most enjoyable concert and supper, after which Father Christmas, distributed gifts. One the eve of their departure from Wanganui to take up residence in Pal-; merston North Mr. and Mrs. A. Lane were' presented with a handsome rosebowl by the members of the St. John’s Tennis Club, of which Mr. Lane is a life member and Mrs. Lane a vice-presi-dent. Mr. Lampe, president, made the presentation. The popular bridge evenings held throughout the year by the Lady Jellicoe Club,' Wanganui, came to a close last evening, when there was a large attendance of members and friends. During the evening opportunity was taken to present Miss Vernon Hammond with a wedding gift from the, club. Mrs. Bayly’s prize for highest pointe was won by Mrs. Oldham, and Mrs. Peat’s mystery number by Mrs. Dawson.

CROQUET NOTES N.Z. TOURNAMENTS (By Nover.) Coming Tournaments. Canterbury Association, Christchurch, December 20, 1930. North Island Championship, .Auckland, January 9, 1931. Dominion Championship, Christchurch, January 19, 1031. South Island Championship, Dunedin, January 30, 1931. Wellington Association, Wellington, February 3, 1931. „ , Taranaki Association, New Plymouth, February 3, 1931. 1 English Medal Competition, March 19. The New Zealand Croquet Council has issued the programme for its tournaments. First on the programme Is the North Island championship, which will commence on January 9, at Auckland, and which will be managed by Mrs. M. Keeslng. Next conies the Dominion championship at Christchurch, on January 19, of which Mr. A. Boss will be manager. Finally, the South Island tournament will be held at Dunedin on January 30. This tournament will be controlled by Mrs. Manhire, and is the first official annual tournament to be held in Dunedin. As the dates of this tournament and the Dominion one are rather close, and might overlap, if the weather is unfavourable, special leave of absence is to be granted to competitors in 'the tournament at Christchurch. Play for the English gold and silver medals will take place at Palmerston North, commencing on March 19. Play is confined to plays of plus three bisques and under, on level play. If less than 20 entries are received, the competition will be a Yankee tournament. If 20 or more players enter, the event will be divided Into sections, but play will still be by the Yankee method. The winner and runner-up in each section will then play off by the same system. Matches will consist of a single game. Mrs. C. Ferguson is to manage the competition. Inter-club Matches. The draw for the seventh round of the inter-club matches is as follows (home and • away):— A Grade.—Waimarie (2) v. Wellington (2) r Kelburn (1) v. Hataitai (2); Ngaroma v. .Wellington (1); Eastbourne v. Bahgamaire; Kelburn (2) v. Hutt; Hataitai (1) v. Waimarie (1); Haeremai, a bye. Intermediate Grade. —Kelburn (1) v. i Upper Hutt; Ngaroma v. Karori; Seatoun v. Wellington; Itangamaire v. Woburn; Island Bay v. Central; Hutt v. Hataitai; Waimarie v. Haeremai; Mount Victoria v. Kelburn (2). B Grade.—Eastbourne v. Ngaroma; Waimarie v. Johnsonville; Woburn v. Khandallah; Mount Victoria v. Seatoun; Wellington v. CentralHataitai v. Kelburn; Island Bay, a bye. This round will be the last for the present year. Play will be resumed on January 6. The decision of the delegates to the WelHpgton association to alter inter-club day to Tuesday, will have a more far-reaching effect than many ,of the delegates who voted for it are aware of. In several instances the greenkeepers have in the past arranged to cut and roll the lawns on Thursday, and it is not to be expected that they can, at a moment's notice, alter all the plans for their staff or themselves, to meet the new situation, so that players who ■ visit the lawns, and find the daisies in full bloom, must not blame the greenkeepers for their neglect, as it is probable that Thursday has been set apart in the past for the cutting, and the day cannot be altered without disorganising routine. Another phase . of the situation is that Tuesday, in several of the clubs, is the day set apart for ladder matches, teaching, and. in some instances, committee jneetings. These plans cannot be upset, -without notice, as the routine in most club’s rules provides for a certain number of days’ notice to all members, when making a change in the rules, and a fixed time must, therefore, elapse before the change to Tuesday can be definitely adjusted in many clubs. From now on, players who are going away for the holidays, or to play in tournaments, may arrange, by mutual agreement, to play off their matches, on dates in advance of those drawn up. This concession will, it is anticipated, help to relieve the congestion toward the end of the season.

when postponed matches would have accumulated. The draw for the intermediate grade does not conclude until March 12. Should wet wether hold up the game, it is quite possible that some of the clubs may not be able to get all their games off. Association Ferns. The Ngaroma Club visited Seatoun last week in an endeavour to wrest the Association Ferns from it, but was unsuccessful. Mesdames McGirr and Robinson represented the home club, and Mesdames Wadsworth and Gilbauks played for Nga■roma. Mrs. McGirr was in good form, and, taking advantage of Mrs. Gillbanks's failure at a hoop, (.she made a break of eight points. The dqs was perfect, and the lawn in excellent condition. The final score was: Seatoun, 28; Ngaroma, 14. A very happy luncheon party concluded an enjoyable event. North Island Championship Tournament., It is regrettable that the powers that ■be did not arrange the date of the North Island championship tournament to coincide exactly With the Dominion bowls tournament, instead of with play commencing four days previous to the bowls tournament. • Croquet players must arrive in Auckland on Thursday. January 9, in readiness for play on Friday, whereas if the dates corresponded, players would iiot have to arrive until Monday, January 11. It really, means that the bowlers whose wives have entered for the croquet tournament and are travelling to Auckland by car, must leave several days previous to what they could have done had the opening dates been the same. Inter-Club Match Results. The following are the results to date of the inter-club matches:— A Grade.—Hataital (1), 32: Kelburn (1) 52; Wellington (1), 52: Wellington (2) 52; Bangamaire, 52; Hataital (1), 52; Hataital (1). 52; Ngaroma, 44; Waimarie (1),42; Hutt, 40; Kelburn (2). 37; Hataitai (2), 37; Haeremai, S 3; Eastbourne, 29; Eastbourne, 28; Waimarle (2), 28. Intermediate Grade.—Upper Hutt, 52; Haeremai, 52: Upper Hutt, 52; Mount Victoria, 52; Hataital, 52; Ngaroma, 50; Seatoun. 49; Woiburn, 47: Central, 48; Hutt, 44; Kelburn (1). 42; Kelburn (2). 41; Island Bay, 35: Wellington, 34: Ngaroma, 32; Hataitai, 29; Karori, 29; Waimarie, 28; Rangimaire, 24. B Grade.—Waimarie, 52; Hataitai, 52; Kelburn, 52; Eastbourne, 52; Central, 52; Hataitai, 52; Hataitai, 52; Mount Victoria, 48; Ngaroma, 48; Wellington, 43; Ngaroma, 36; Island Bay, 35; Johnsonville, 35; Seatoun, 34; Mount Victoria, 28; Khandallah, 28; Khandallah, 26; Seatoun, 8. Some excellent games were played last week during inter-club matches. In the Hutt-Wellington (2) A grade game, the Hutt player, Mrs. Ayson, rqquetted Mrs. Billing’s (Wellington) ball on to the peg and consequently had to'cease. play, but after a short interval Mrs. Jackson (Wellington) pegged out, and the game was won by Wellington with a margin of 2 points only. • In the intermediate grade there were several close finishes, Upper Hutt winning by one point from Kelburn, on the latter’s lawn. Woburn won from Ngaroma by 2 points in one game. Seatoun lost by three points from Central. In the B grade some equally close games are recorded, Central winning both home and away matches from Ngaroma by two points in each game, and the score was the same in the Hataitai-Mount Victoria matches, the former winning by two points in each game. Seatoun Club. The sports competition in the' Seatoun Club was well attended, and great interest' shown. The winners were:—Golf, Mrs. Morton; French, Mrs. Bell; angles, Mrs. Easterbrook-Smith; fairy ring, Mrs. Robertson; break, Mrs. Rhodes Williams, z Personal. General regret is felt in the Hutt and Petone district by the death of Mrs. Carter, who was one of the foundation members of the Ngaroma Club, and a past president. She. was always deeply interested in the club, and attended its twenty-first birthday party held quite recently. All players, will deplore the tragic passing of Mrs. G. Watson, of Oriental Bay, who met her death last week in a fire at her residence. The deceased lady was one of the foundation members of both the Hataital and Mount Victoria Clubs, and was also a member of Hutt and Wellington Ciubs in the past, where she played in the inter-club matches with great keenness. Mrs. R. Ramsay (Wellington) is spending holidays at Mangaweka. Mrs. MvAnally (Seatoun), who has been visiting her parents at Carterton, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. J. Pollock (Seatoun) will play in the North Island tournament at Auckland. Mrs. Brlghting (Hataitai) is entering for the North Island and Rotorua tournament.