WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 147, 18 March 1931, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Items of Interest from Near and Far

SOCIAL NOTES Mrs. Horace Miller, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. E. Chambers, of Wellington, is visiting relatives in Auckland. Miss Kathleen Moore, of Christchurch, is in Wellington, at Hotel St. George. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Watson, of Wellington, are visiting Christchurch, Mrs. Bremner is a Wellington visitor to Auckland. Mrs. W. R. Kettle and Miss Kettle, of Greymouth, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. W. R. Kettle and Miss Viola Kettle returned from Christchurch yesterday. Mrs. H. M. Buckman, of Wellington, has left for London, via Sydney and Suez, to visit her daughter, Madame Rosina Buckman. Mrs. Janet Smith, of Auckland; and Mrs. C. Connor, with Miss Dixie Connor, of Hastings, are guests at the Royal Oak Hotel. Recent guests staying at Hotel Mahara, Waikanae, were: —Miss Sewell, Mies Taylor, Miss Johnston, Miss Port, Miss Bridjeman, Miss Bentham, Mr. and Mrs. Greenberg, and child, Mrs. Iles, Mr. and Mrs. Maunder, Mr. Tremewan, Mr. Newel, Miss Terris, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Thompson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. McLeod, all of Wellington; Miss Brown, Mr. Sewell, Palmerston North; Miss Harding, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. John Holt, Mrs. McLeod and son, Hastings; Sister Seaton, Napier; Miss Buchanan, Paeroa; Mr. and Mrs. Grey and two sons, Marton; Mr. and'Mrs. Dickenson, Mr. and Mrs. Hirst and son, Lower Hutt; Mr. and Mrs. George Hannah, and MisS Hannah, Mrs. Parton, Mrs. Muir, Wellington; Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and son, Hawke’s Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Hirst and child, Wellington; Mrs. Innis, Mr. Hood, Marton ; the Rev. and Mrs. Gibson, Hawera; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Higginson and two children, Havelock North ; the •Rev. Woodward and son, Palmerston North. VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL Miss Lucy Knight, who has been spending a short holiday in Wellington, has returned to Tataraimaka, Taranaki. Miss Betty Broome has returned to New Plymouth after a holiday visit to Wellington. Mrs. R. C. Renner and Miss Renner, of Herne Bay, Auckland, have returned from a motor tour to Wellington. Miss Kitty Knight, of Auckland, who has been the guest of Miss Duthie, of Heretaunga, is now visiting friends in Christchurch. Miss Margot Russell, of Hawke’s Bay, who has been spending a few weeks at Heretaunga and Wellington, has returned to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. S. Mclntyre, of Sydney, Mrs. E. Fleeman, and Miss P. Fleeman, Christchurch, Miss R. Armour, Dunedin, Miss P. McGregor, Melbourne, are staying at the Hotel Grand Central. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Behringer, who have been visiting Wellington and Auckland, have returned to Christchurch, On Friday next they will leave on their return to Paris. Miss Elva Crawshaw, of New Plymouth, who came to Wellington to say good-bye to her sister, Miss Mary Crawshaw, who has left for England, where she will study at the Royal Academy of Music, London, has returned to New Plymouth. HELPING REFUGEES Women Farmers’ Work During the month alt branches of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union have been further actively engaged in assisting refugees and all those in distress. Throughout the Dominion the division has risen to the occasion in a wonderful manner and done yeoman service for earthquake sufferers and others The Hawera branch has had numerous letters from women seeking work, some of whom have children dependent upon their earnings. At the last meeting of this branch it was reported that one housekeeper started work on March 5 and another had just completed five weeks. The president suggested that as so many women were seeking housekeeping work it would be wise for them to ask for a smaller wage, and so be assured of a home and some income. Miss Johnstone gave n detailed report of the work of the billetting committee. At the last meeting of the Manaia branch arrangements were made for assisting two local cases of acute distress. This branch gave three guineas to the fund for buying materials, and made many garments for the earthquake sufferers and collected a large number of bottles of jam and sent them in cases to Palmerston and to Hawera. Later on euchre parties will be held to augment the funds so that help can be given in needy cases without having to apply to the Community Chest. The Opunake branch has given assistance to Manaia and to Pahotu branches and also a donation to the Red Cross. Eleven pounds was realised from, a street mart and spent on materials which were made for earthquake sufferers. Numerous parcels of clothing and old linen have also been forwarded to the various depots. The Uruti branch has been busy collecting clothing and sending it to New Plymouth Red Cross Society for distribution among refugees. The Otautau branch opened a list for donations from members and arranged the holding of a produce stall every sale day. Miss Wilson, the Plunket nurse, was also present. The Whangaroa branch has held a Paddy’s Market to help the refugees. The Fordell branch members .organised a successful concert and dance, at which the takings were £2O. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meeting at Nuhaka At the annual meeting of the Women’s Institute it was reported that some advance had-been made in the aims and ideals of the institute. During the year there had been carried out a programme of demonstrations of all kinds. Sister May was thanked for the free use of the Mission. Hall and all conveniences for the meetings. The following officers and committee were elected :—President, Sister May; vice-presidents, Mesdames Shaw and Eames; secretary, Miss C. Monteath ; assistant secretary, Mrs. Ryan; committee, Mesdames Steele. Brewster, Black, Kirk, Arthur, McKenzie, Stewart, Duley, Sister Bennet, and Miss Eames. MOTHERS’ LEAGUE PARTY A meeting of Hie Mothers’ League was held in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Kelburn, to farewell the past president, Mrs. McLean, who leaves on a trip to Great Britain next Saturday. Mrs. Dallard presided, and there was a full attendance of members. The hall had been decorated by the committee, and presented a pleasing appearance. A bouquet was presented to Mrs. McLean by Mrs. C'ramond. Sj)ort addresses eulogising the work of Mrs. McLean as president of the Kelburn branch, were given by Mrs. F, Holdsworth, first president of the branch, Mrs. Dallard, and others. Several musical items were given by Miss hi. Sawyer. Afternoon tea was served by the committee.

FURS AND TWEEDS Gay Scene at Trentham SOME BECOMING FROCKS Although Wellington racegoers thought the weather was going to be unpleasant yesterday, they decided to risk it, and, armed with mackintosh, umbrella, and rubbers, set out to enjoy the second day of the Trentham meeting. They were rewarded, for the rain ceased, the wind dropped, and although the sun appeared only at intervals nothing could have been more enjoyable. Bright-coloured Materials. A gay sight was presented with the clothes of the womenfolk, -who this time wore tweeds, raincoats, and fur coats. No one need ever look dull or dowdy on a muggy day; there are too many brightcoloured materials for that. It was noticeable yesterday that sensible shoes were in the majority. They were solid, sturdy, shapely shoes, not the sort with high, spindly heels and thin soles. Nothing looks so out of place as a smart tweed costume worn with unsuitable shoes. Coloured felt and tweed hats -and berettas, with the hair neatly tucked away, looked well. Furs were popular, neat brown and black ties for the petite and for the tall stoles or wraps. Orange green, blue and scarlet umbrellas were unfurled in the morning when a few showers fell. Tweed ensembles and tailored costumes seemed popular. Black and white was to the fore again; then came browns, greens, and blues. The new tight-fitting coat with roll collar and deep cuffs has become a favourite. The comfortable club luncheon rooms were very well patronised. Their Excellencies Lord Bledisloe and Lady Bledisloe and a Government House party were received by the president, Mr. lan Duncan, and Mrs. Duncan. Lady Bledisloe wore a. most becoming frock of orchid marocain under a coat of oyster cloth w-ith a large wolf collar. Her felt “off-the-brow” hat was also orchid, and she wore a tinted shoulder spray of carnations. Mrs. lan Duncan wore a black crepe silk ensemble, a mole fur wrap, and a black Bangkok bandeaued straw hat; Mrs. Vaughan Hughes, a navy blue ensemble and a navy straw hat; Mrs. Bathurst, fawn beige cloth tailored costume, fox fur and fawn felt hat. His Excellency was accompanied by Captain Vaughan-Hughes, Major Bathurst, and Sir John Hanham. Official Luncheon Party. The official luncheon table, where the president and Mrs. Duncan entertained a large party, was most beautifully decorated with lavender ribbon and large bowls of lavender Michaelmas daisies. The luncheon guests were his Excellency Lord Bledisloe and Lady Bledisloe, Captain and Mrs. Vaughan-Hughes, Major and Mrs. Bathurst, Sir John Hanham, Miss Skerrett, Lady Myers, Hon. Sir Walter Carncross and Lady Carncross, Hon. P. A. de la Perrelle, Hon. S. G. Smith and Mrs. Smith, Sir Charles Clifford, Sir James Mills, Major-General Young and Mrs. Young, Mr. Justice Blair and Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Murdoch, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Gaisford, Dr. Izard, Mr. R. S. Abraham, Captain I. S. G. Fraser. After the race for the Trentham Gold Cup, Lord Bledisloe presented the cup to Mr. A. Louisson, Christchurch, the owner of Nightmarch, the winner. This was a very popular win and Nightmarch and his owner were given a great cheer by the crowd. Others Present. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Riddiford, Misses J. and P. Riddiford, Mr. and Mrs. E. Riddiford, Mrs. J. C. Peacock, Lady Sidey, Mrs. S. George Nathan, Miss A. Nathan, Mu and Miss Hempton, Mrs. G. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Algar Williams, Mrs. Elgar, Mrs. Maunseil, Miss E. Barton, Miss B. Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Tripe, Dr. and Mrs. W. Young, Miss S. Brandon, Mrs. Alec Crawford, Mrs. Wroughton, Paymaster-Commander and Mrs. Webster, Miss Joan Zohrab, Mrs. T. Dwan, Mrs. Gear, Mrs. Graham Robertson, Miss Hall, Miss L. Hall, Mrs. B. B. Wood, Mrs. P. Ward, Miss M. Reid, Mrs. Dempster, Miss Dempster, Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Earle, Mrs. J. P. Davidson, Mrs. H, Plimmer, Mrs. J. M. Griffiths, Mrs. McGee, Mrs. Hume, Miss Shaddock, Mr. and Mrs. M. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Murphy, Miss D. Murphy, Miss Booth, Miss K. Young, Mr. D. ‘ Young, Miss P. Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Reid, Mrs. J. Finlay, Mrs. Reading, Miss Bray, Miss K. Stocker, Miss, W. Bennett, Mrs. C. Birch, Miss J. Elliott, Miss Joy Upton, Miss C. Johnston, Miss Hutchinson (England), Mrs. Torstonson, Miss C. Sullivan, Mrs. R. Binning, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, Miss M. Ward, Miss G. McLure, Mrs. Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. R. Fish, Mrs. Gibson Stott, Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker, Miss F. Parker, Mrs. McEvedy, Miss McEvedy, Mrs. 11. Rolleston, Mrs. T. Morgan, Mrs. J. Aitken, Mrs. W. Andrews (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Fairey, Mrs. F. Nathan, Miss Joyce Nathan, Mrs. C. Richardson, Mrs. Trimnel, Miss D. Henderson, Miss M. Grose. “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” On Saturday and Monday nights, at the Masonic Hall, Island Bay, the production of “Alice in Wonderland,” by fifty scholars of the Island Bay Baptist Sunday School, in aid of the Earthquake Fund, proved one of the most enjoyable and successful entertainments in Island Bay for some time. The dressing of the characters was carried out in a most efficient manner, the animals and birds being delightfully masked and frocked. Miss Dorothy ’Wallis, who took the part of Alice, did splendid work, while the smaller characters showed evidence of long and patient coaching.

IN QUAKE AREA Women’s Organisations RELIEF OF DISTRESS Dominion Special Service. Hastings, March 17. A meeting of about thirty women representing the various women’s organisations of Hastings was held in the council chambers under the chairmanship of the Mayor (Mr. G. L. Roach). The following were present:—Mesdames Bauchop, Grainger, Joll, Armstrong, Nairn, Satchell, Nicoll, Dawell, Glenny, Banks, Paynter, Lovell-Smith, Tosswill, Turner-Williams, Berthon, Williams, Tuohy, Hopkins, Herrick, Michael, Gordon, Charles Gordon, H. Joll, Misses Holland, Hunter, Ford, Bartie, E. Williams, Mesdames Sunderland-, E. V. Simpson, and T. H. Lowry. The purpose of the meeting, said his Worship in some opening remarks, was to discover whether the women of the town would help in various ways toward a continuance of the merciful work of the District Nursing Association. The association had been carrying on gallantly since the earthquake, but the amount of work that was likely to become necessary in the future would make outside assistance indispensable. 1 Miss Holland (principal of Woodford House) detailed much of the emergency work that the association had found necessary since the earthquake. Much excellent work had been done, and it had been going on incessantly, but if it were to be maintained a visiting committee

would have to ba appointed to assist in the work.” A spirit of kindness and helpfulness had been engendered, and that spirit must be maintained. Hard times were coming. Mrs. Lowry, speaking for the Women’s Community. Club, said that the club did not feel it desirable to act separately. The club had no money, but it was ready and willing to sew and to co-operate with the District Nursing Association in every possible way. ' Mrs. Pickering said that many who previously did not need assistance were now very much in need of it. There were many families in : the country in need of help. It was for that reason that the co-opera-tion of organisations such as the women’s division of the Farmers’ Union and similar bodies was wanted. Mr. Brinsley, the local welfare officer, had warned the association that it would be wise to investigate every case of need, to prevent overlapping. A central organisation and a central depot were needed. Miss Holland said that the Plunket Society could best handle contributions of baby clothes, and could best assure that the clothes would reach the mothers who really needed them. Mrs. Lowry said that there were many cases of very great distress in the country districts. Mrs. Joll announced that the women’s division, through its headquarters, had given a general undertaking to help. Mrs. E. V. Simpson proposed that each branch of the general organisation send in each month to the District Nursing Association the particulars of those to whom help had been given during the month. The proposal was adopted. In brief, the following decisions were arrived at by the meeting:— “That the scope of the Hastings District Nursing Association be widened in every necessary way, but particularly so as io cope with relief of distress in country areas, with the assistance of the Women’s Division and the Women’s Institutes in various settlements near Hastings and Napier.” “Tha,t the co-operation of various women’s organisations in Hastings be accepted.” “That Hastings establish a clothing receiving depot which will act in the meantime as the central depot for the, whole of the earthquake area, and which will distribute clothing to Napier and elsewhere, as may be required.” “That contributing organisations outside the affected area be asked to pack baby clothes separately.” All inquiries and all contributions should be addressed to Mrs. ,T. B. Pickering, secretary, Hastings District Nursing Association, whether they refer to Hastings or to any’ other part of the district. The combined organisation will formally meet each fortnight, and between meetings will carry on the work that was begun Immediately after the earthquake.

The cabaret at Scorching Bay offers opportunities for smart parties and wedding receptions, and is only twenty minutes’ drive from town.

NEW COOKERY BOOK What Shall We Have To-day? A really good cookery book has arrived. It is by Marcel Boulestin, and is published by Messrs. William Heinmann. It is called “What Shall We Have To-day?” and provides fascinating recipes for every day of the year. On the cover of the book is written, “Something new for lunch, something different for dinner, this is the question which haunts every wife daily. The author has solved it.” He sounds the death-knell of “hash” and “resurrection pie.” Here are some new ideas all clearly and cleverly written out:— Concombres a la Creme. —Take some cucumbers, peel them, remove the seeds, cut them in pieces about two inches long, and cook them in boiling water (with salt and a little vinegar) till soft. Drain them well and keep them hot. Make a white roux, add a glass (or more, according to quantity required) of milk, stir well, cook a quarter of an hour or ■ so, add more milk if it thickens too much, season well, add a little lemon-juice and two yolks of eggs; also, just before pouring the sauce over the cucumbers in the serving dish, a little cream and a few small pieces of butter. Salade D'oeufs Durs. —Take some hardboiled eggs, say three for two people—cut them in half, and remove the yolks. Put on a plate salt, freshly-ground pepper, and a pudding-spoonful of wine vinegar ; see that the salt is well dissolved and squash in the yolks with a fork, mix well, and add two tablespoonfuls of olive oil; beat well so that it is smooth. Then put in the whites, cut _in small pieces, and two or three spring onions chopped finely. Mix well.

UNEMPLOYED WOMEN

Meeting at Town Hall A further public meeting for those interested in unemployed women and girls was held last night in a room at the Town Hall. The Mayoress, Mrs. G. A. Troup, presided. It was stated that as only twenty-seven registrations had been made, so far, the position did not appear serious, and if it were so, the unemployed were not taki ing it seriously. A letter was read from the Minister of Labour, Hon. S. G. Smith, acknowledging receipt of copies of resolutions passed at last week’s meeting, and stating that they would receive due consideration. Mrs. Troup urged that it was necessary for all unemployed women to register at the Labour Bureau, as until the number of unemployed was known, it was impossible to do much. . . . The secretary of the women’s division of the Farmers’ Union reported on the openings for unemployed women in the country. She said the many Country families would be. willing to employ girls and women at a small salary, and that such a position, with food, shelter and a small amount of money, was preferable to unemployment throughout the winter. The following resolutions were carried : — , . “That letters be sent to the president of the Young Women’s Christian Association and the head of the Labour Bureau, asking that notices be placed in waiting rooms on stations, and other places frequented by women, drawing their attention to the existence of a Labour Bureau in Ghuznee Street, for registration.” “That a letter be sent to the secretary of the Trades Union Council, asking that a notice be put up in their hall, stating the fact that unemployed women may register at the Labour Bureau in Ghuznee Street.” “That the offer of the Y.W.C.A. be accepted, and the board be asked to call the meeting of unemployed women and girls in conjunction with the Mayoress and interested women citizens of Wellington.” The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the chair and to the secretaries.

ENGAGEMENTS

IRVINE—NASH. Grace Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Nash, of Frasertown, Hawke’s Bay, to Keith Sandison. .eldest son of Mrs. Irvine and the late Mr. T. Irvine, of Roseneath, ’Wellington. * * * ' POULTER—KITTO. Hilda, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kitto, Otahuhu, to John, elder son of Mrs. M. A. Poulter, Papatoetoe. GOODING—GAULT. May, youngest daughter of Mr. W. Gault, County Tyrone, Ireland, to Allan, third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gooding, of ’Western Lake, Featherston. ♦ * * TOOGOOD—GOODING. Rita Sarah Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gooding, Te Ore Ore, Masterton, to Charles Henry, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Toogood, “Ngaiana,” Masterton.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS Mrs. F. dark, Masterton, has returned from Pahlatoa. Miss Ague* Farmer, Ekotahuna, has been visiting Masterton. Miss Doris Cunningham, Wellington, spent the week-end in Masterton. Miss Alice Eton, Masterton, is visiting Nelson. Miss A. McKay, Martinborough, is visiting Marton. Mrs. Lomas, Napier, is visiting Martinborough. Miss B. Curry, who has been touring the North Island, has returned to Featherston. Miss Myra Wakely, Featherston, is visiting Wellington. Miss N. Robbie, Pahiatua, was the guest of Miss Card, Featherston, recently. Mrs. Griffiths, Wellington, has returned from Martinborough. Mrs. O’Brien, Petone, is staying with her sister, Mrs. A. Brimble, Martinborough. i Mr. and Mrs. T. Revell, of Auckland, are visiting Mrs. P. Ward, Martinborough. Mr. and Mrs. H. Daysh, of Martinborough are spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs. G. W. Wright, of Clermont Terrace, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. W. T. Irvine, of Waipukurau. Sister Preston, of the Glenwood Hospital, and Miss Muriel Preston, Masterton, are at present in Christchurch. “Plunkette” Toilet Soap retains its soft lathering foam to the very last. Obtainable from D.IC. —Advt.

PERSIAN ART EXHIBITION King Lends Treasures The King lent a number of exhibits from Windsor Castle for the International Exhibition of Persian Art, held at Burlington House in January. Among them is the beautifully illuminated manuscript of Queen Victoria’s diary, “Our Life in the Highlands.” The diary was translated into Persian and the manuscript was afterward presented to Queen Victoria by the Shah of Persia during a visit to England. Examples of Persian armour from the King’s collection were also to be seen among the 2500 exhibits which were valued for insurance purposes at about £3,000,000. They were loaned by 360 museums and private individuals from thirty-one different countries. The walls of Burlington House were aglow with all the beauty and colour of the East. Many of the carpets hung on the wall were valued at £lO,OOO each. Italy sent what has been described as one of the most beautiful and historically the most important of all Persian carpets. There is the great hunting carpet from Milan, formerly in the possession of Queen Margherita. It was given by the Shah Abbas to the Doge of Venice in 1603, and is said to be the earliest known example of a Persian carpet.

QUEEN’S GIFT BUYING Presents for Herself During her Christmas shopping for hundreds of other people, the Queen ha* adopted the custom of giving Christmas presents to herself. The various collections the Queen has at Buckingham Palace and Sandringham will benefit by some recenj “finds.” One of these consists of half a dozen little pieces of Tunbridge Wells ware, which is a mosaic of local woods. The Queen also collects enamels, and has given herself a Canton enamel bowl and some bon-bon dishes in Russian translucent enamel. Another “queyntisie,” to use the old English word found by Mr. Boyd, Lady Alia Boyd’s husband, for the royal collection is a silver box, the size of a stamp, containing over a dozen illustrations of the career of Luther.