WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 200, 21 May 1931, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Items of Interest from Near and Far

SOCIAL NOTES

Jfr. and Mrs. C. IV. McKenzie, Timaru, have left for Wellington. Miss IL Baker, Biiaha, Little River, is visiting friends in Wellington. Mrs. 1. Cooper, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs. Shand, Eastbourne.

Mrs. Wallis, Wellington, is visiting Geraldine.

Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Trolove, Kaikoura, have been staying at “The Chateau,” Tongariro.

Mrs. 11. Scotland, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Claude Green, Bapanui, Christchurch.

Miss M. Woods has been appointed secretary (instead of assistant-secretary) of the New Zealand Institute.

Miss Elfrcda Waterworth, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. J. Justice, I’irie Street, Palmerston Norh. Miss Joyce Halley, of the Wellington Hospital staff, is on a holiday visit to her aunt, Mrs. IS. Thynne, Foxton. Mrs. Wilfred Harrison, of 'Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. C. F. Edgar, Weston Road, Timaru.

Miss Madeleine Clarke, advtince agent for Levitski, the famous pianist, has arrived in Auckland by the Monowai. Miss M. Truby-King, daughter of Sir F. Truby-King, has arrived in Auckland by the Monowai from Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. D. Ewen, of Wellington, are guests at 'Warner’ Hotel, Christchurch.

Mrs. Jackson, of Auckland, and her daughter, Mrs. Mossmau, are visiting WeUington for the Weir-Troup wedding. Mrs. J. W. Dobson, of Island Bay, Wellingon, has been spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs. E. Francis, Thynne Street, Foxton. The following Wellington guests registered at "The Hermitage,” Mount Cook, during the past week: Mr. J. A. Taylor, Mr. R. K. Taylor, Misses Pigott. Miss Madge MacGregor, of Wellington, who has recently returned from England, and who has been the guest during her stay in Dunedin of Mrs. C. W. Sandford Cox, of "Whitelee,” Littlobourne, has left for her home.

The following were recent guests at “The Chateau,” Tongariro: Mr. G. W. Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hiddleston, Miss V. Hiddleston, Mrs. Z. M. Tudhope and child, Mr. Cutforth, Messrs. E. R. and B. Christian, Mr, G. F. Bridgman, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Broun, Mr. and Mrs. F. Picot, Mr. Alexander Dunn, Miss Helen Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Cloustou, Mrs. ■White, and Mrs. Byrne.

WEDDINGS

Murray—Moosman

Christ Church, Wanganui, was artistically decorated with, shaded pink blossoms on Thursday, April 30, for the evening wedding of Delina Iris, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Moosman, of Plymouth Street, Wanganui, to Henry David, youngest son of Mrs. E. Murray, of. Nelson Street, Wanganui. Mr. W. Jenkins (Wellington) acted as best man, while Mr. J. Hopkinson (Wairarapa) was groomsman. Masters E. and D. Moosman were the ushers. The Rev. V. A. Bianchi performed the ceremony, and Mr. Wentworth Slater presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a frock of ivory lace, with a veil of Brussels net, lent by Mrs. King, of Auckland, a cousin of the bridegroom. The veil was caught with a circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of ivory blossoms touched with pink and maidenhair fern.

Three bridesmaids were in attendance. Misses June Murray (chief), sister of the bridegroom, Joyce Moosman, cousin of the bride, and Phyllis Tate, of New Plymouth, niece of the bride. All were dressed alike in deep rose lace, full-flared and ankle-length, with coatees of lace and georgette, and satin court shoes to tone. i'hey wore pink felt hats and carried bouquets of pink asters, chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern, finished with streamers.

After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s

parents, where a large marquee had been erected on the lawn, and 70 guests were present. The bridal pair sat under a big wedding bell of cream and pink roses which matched the cream and pink wedding cake. Mrs. Moosman received her guests wearing a frock of black mariette and lace and black hat, and carried a bouquet of shaded roses. Mrs. Murray, mother of the bridegroom, wore bottle green flecked tweed, with hat to match, and she carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted blossoms. » » * Stevens—King An evening wedding was solemnised at All Saints’ Church. Kilbirnie, recently, when Betty, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. King. Hataitai, was married to Charles, seventh son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Stevens, Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. 11. Sykes. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of ivory embossed ninon, with long tight-fitting sleeves. Her tulle veil, which formed a train, fell from a seed pearl coronet, and she carried a sheaf of autumn-tinted flowers. Xliss Velma Evans, who was bridesmaid, wore a frock of cherry lace, made on simple lines, with hat to tone. Her shower bouquet was of red roses. Mr. F. T. King was best man. As the bride left the church she was presented with a lucky horseshoe. The reception was held at the residence of Mrs. S. Bethell, Moxham Avenue, Hataitai. Mrs. King, who wore a gown of black mariette ami lace, and a small black hat, relieved with white, received the guests. Her bouquet was of scarlet roses and maidenhair fern. When Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens left by car for the north, the bride travelled in a brown tailored costume, with a beretta and a tone marten fur. Their future home, will be in Christchurch. COLOURS FOR WINTER No woman can afford to ignore colours this year, according to a popular screen star. The colours that will merge for new winter costumes are warm brown and copper red. deep blue, and ripe corn yellow, dark red and ink blue, navy blue and maize, brown and bud-green, brown and rusty orange, and (lark blue and gray. The selection of colours and shadings will not be an easy matter, since fashion demands careful contrasts, but offers no fixed rules on the subject. It will be advisable to include at least .two and sometimes three colours in every outfit. It will also be chic to select a dark coat for a light frock or a light coat for a (lark frock.

SERVICES RECOGNISED

St. Mary’s Homes 'Matrons PRESENTATION PARTY On the occasion of the retirement of Miss Telfer, second matron of St. Mary’s Homes, Karori, after 20 years’ service, and of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the services of Miss Parlane, matron of the home, Mrs. Sprott. president, held an afternoon party at Bishopscourt. Nearly all the guests present had been

interested directly or indirectly in the homes.

The large drawing-room, gay with flowers, was used as the presentation room, and Mrs. Sprott, wearing a black and white lace robe, received the guests in the hall. Tea was served in the diningroom. where Mrs. Coleridge presided, assisted by Miss NIoIIy Coleridge and Miss Campbell. After tea the presentations were made by his Lordship the Bishop of Wellington. Dr. T. 11. Sprott, who read letters of apology from Mrs. Wallis. Miss Baber, and Canon Woodward, former chaplain of St Mary’s Home. Bishop Sprott congratulated Miss Parlane and Miss Telfer on their work. He spoke of its far-reaching effect, and said that the success of the home was due to them and their staff. He presented Miss Parlane with a handsome walnut chair upholstered in leather, and he gave Miss Telfer a cheque. Archdeacon Hansell gave his good wishes, as one who'had in former days been associated with St. Mary’s. Archdeacon Johnson also congratulated Misses Parlane and Telfer, and spoke of the far-reaching influence of the work of St. Mary’s. Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P., spoke as an outsider who had heard from many people their great admiration for the home. Mr. J. Henderson also spoke, and added his congratulations. Miss Parlane and Miss Telfer suitably replied. Mrs. Wallis, founder of the home, wife of the late Bishop Wallis, wrote: —

I must tell you what a real disappointment It Is to me not to be able to be at your party on Wednesday afternoon for Miss Parlane and Miss Tetter. I am indeed glad to think, as you said on Wednesday, that St. Mary’s is not losing Miss Telfer altogether; her help and experience must always be of the greatest value. 1 hope, indeed, that she Is going to have a very happy time of rest in her own home. I shall look forward to seeing her there. As for Miss Parlane, I can hardly believe it is twenty-five years since I first saw her in Christchurch. I remember feeling sure then that she had the gifts of power, and of love, aud of humour, that are specially needed in such a work as she was then prepared to undertake. And you who have known her longer than I have, and watch ed her responsibiltles grow as the homes have grown—have often been thankful, I feel sure, for those gifts and for many others which he has brought to the homes. We always meant St. Mary's to be a home, not ini institution. It was most encouraging and gratifying to hear at the annual meeting; that this is how it still strikes newcomers. It is so largely due to Miss Parlane’s mothering heart that ail who have any connection with the homes must joint most sincerely in congratulating both her and the homes on their twentyfive years’ connection. Mrs. Sprott, in referring to the letter, said she felt Mrs. Wallis had expressed the vital thing when she mentioned the qualities desirable in a matron. She regretted the unavoidable absence on account of illness of Mrs. Wilsone. the hon. secretary, and of Miss Bowles, the treasurer, who was away.

Mrs. Sprott presented Miss Parlane and Miss Telfer with baskets of flowers. Among those present were: —• Archdeacon and Mrs. Hansell, Mrs. Shirtcllffe, Archdeacon and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. 11. A. Wright, M.P., and Mrs. Wright, Mr. Page, Mr. Ashby Jones, Canon Sykes, Dr. Ada Patersun, Dr. Platts-Mllls. Dr. A. Platts-Mllls, Mrs. Nicholls, Archdeacon Jones, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. McNeil, Mrs. Line, Mrs. Parlaud, Mrs. Earle, Mrs. Chatfield, Mrs. Montgomery, Dr. •Sylvia Chapman, Mrs. O’Shea, Misses Gleeson, Kane, Nicholls, Miss It. Jenkyns, Mrs. Kawnslcy. CHARACTER, NOT COLOUR Attributes of a Man Many members of the Pan-Pacific Conference, which was held in Wellington recently, will read with interest three principles enunciated by the Earl of Willingdon at a farewell dinner prior to his departure for India as the new Viceroy. He says: — "I sliall ask for co-operation front the princes and the people of India in the spirit and atinosphei"' ’>f the Round Table Conference to lead India on toward the goal of responsible government until she becomes absolutely an equal partner with the other Dominions. "My second principle is equality of opportunity. "My third principle is that it is not the colour of a man that makes a man, but it is the character inside that man that counts.”

The Upper Hutt Pluuket Society will hold its annual meeting in the Plunket Rooms on Friday, May 22, at 7.45, and will be presided over by the mayor of Hutt, Mr. A. J. McCurdy.

GIFTS ACKNOWLEDGED

St. Mary’s Guild

The monthly meeting of St. Mary’s Guild was held recently, Mrs. Sprott presiding. Subscriptios, donations, and gifts were received from the following Airs. West-Egginton, Mrs. Kehbcll, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Hunter. Mrs. Simm, Mrs. Duckworth, .Mrs. U. E. Richardson, Miss Newton. Mrs. 0. Carrington, Mrs. N. Kirkcaldie. Mrs. Gibbs-Watson, Miss V. Turton, Miss I*l. Reeves, Mrs. D. Anderson, "A Friend,” Mrs. Nalder, Miss Kebbell, Miss Wilson, I’alea, Mokoia, Brooklyn, Martinborough, Paraparaumu, City Mission, Mrs. Cousins, Miss Powles, Mrs.

Shirtcliffe, Mr. Dutch, Mr. 0. Bryan (Rarotonga), Mrs. Mackay, Messrs. T. and G. Young. Johnston and Co.. J. B. Mac Ewan and Co., I’ieot Bros., Levin and Co.. New Zealand Trawling Co.. Miss Newcombe, Miss Richardson, Mr. D. W. Allen, and Mr. Cooper.

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FAREWELL PARTY

Miss Jean Begg

Mrs. H. D. Bennett entertained the members of the national and local committees of the Young Women’s Christian Association at her house last week, when they met to bid farewell to Miss Jean Begg, late general secretary of the Auckland Y.W.C.A., who is taking up the position of national general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in India.

Those present were: Dr. Sylvia Chapman (president, New Zealand Y.W.C.A.), Mrs. 11. D. Bennett (vice-president, New Zealand Y.W.C.A.), Mrs. M. Pearson (president, Wellington Y.W.C.A.), Mrs. W. B. Taverner, Mrs. E. Dawson, Mrs. Temple White, Mrs. Ffiteh, Miss Birks, Mrs. C. D. Morpeth, Mrs. F. S. Pope, Mrs. E. C. Adams, Miss Phoebe Ronayne. Miss L. Bridgman, Miss Ella Fair, Miss Wilkie, Miss Thompson, Miss Chisholm, Miss E. Scott, Miss E. Bennett, Miss D. Veitch. Mrs. Young, Mrs. McRae, Miss A. McLean, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. Clarke, and Miss N. Batham.

Dr. Chapman spoke of the excellent work Miss Begg had done among the women and girls of New Zealand. She wished Miss Begg strength and happiness in her work in the Y.W.C.A. in India.

Mrs. Bennett spoke of the work of the Y.W.C.A. in this country, and referred to the big part Miss Begg had taken in helping to build up the movemen.t.

Miss Begg thanked those present for their good wishes, and said such goodwill would help her in beginning work in India.

Several songs were sung by Miss Ella Fair and Miss Eileen Bennett played pianoforte solos. Supper brought the evening to a close.

BREAKAWAY FROM. LABOUR

Lady Cynthia Mosley, M.P.

When Lady Cynthia Mosley, M.P., who sits for the Stoke Division, wrote to the Primo Minister of England resigning from the Parliamentary Labour Party, she said:—

“I fought and won my election on a clear demand for change. But ever since I have sat in the House of Commons I have been forced to the conclusion that the present Labour Government differs little from the preceding Tory and Liberal Governments. Every effort to induce the Government to take more drastic action and put through an adequate policy has failed. A very great deal more could have been done had the Government displayed energy and courage. “The situation is so serious that an opportunity presents itself as never before. Instead of taking advantage of this the Government has pursued a policy which leaves the electorate tragically disillusioned as I confess I am myself. “Loyalty to what I believe in and to the pledges I have given to my constituents is ultimately stronger than loyalty to a front bench and a party machine, which is not keeping faith with the electorate.”

Lady Cynthia it seems does not intend to resign her seat. Her husband, Sir Oswald Mosley, has also resigned from the Labour Party, and at a recent byelection stood as a candidate against official Labour, which succeeded in the Conservatives gaining the seat, as the result of the split vote. From what Lady Cynthia wrote in her resignation, it would appear that she is rather tired of the Labour “party" machine.” She also resented with some indignation the suggestion that she and her husband should resign their seats.

LYCEUM CLUB CONCERT

Another succesful entertainment was held at the Lyceum Club last evening when a pleasing concert programme arranged by Miss Mavis Dillon, L.T.C.L., L.A.8., F.T.C.L., was given before a large audience. ’ . . ’ The reception room was artistically decorated with bowls of chrysanthemums, maidenhair fern and stands of trailing berries and autumn foliage. Miss Mavis Dillon wore an anklelength frock of floral taffeta in rose and ivjry tones with a deep hem of ivory Early in the evening Mrs. J. J. Clark, president of the Lyceum Club, presented Miss Dillon with a sheaf of chrysanthemums/mignonette and .tinted freesias. Miss Ailsa . Dillon sang The I oets Life” (Elgar), “Oh, Could I but Express,’’ and a duet, “0, Lovely Night, with Mr. G. Grey. A pianoforte trio, “Spanish Dance,” was played by Misses Pat Beckett, Molly Foster and Audrey Anderson. Mr. George Grey sang Song Of the Nile” (Balfe) and “The Lute Player" Elocutionary items were given by Miss D. Millar and Mr. Muir. Mrs Martin Ardrey sang “Serenata’ (Toselli) and “Open Thy Blue Eyes” (M Mr. Richard Maunder sang On Wings of Song” (Mendelssohn), and ■ Mr. B. R. O’Brien, “Hills of Donegal and “Sing, Joyous Bird” (Phillips). -Miss Mavis Dillon herself gave a piano solo “Polichenelle” (Rachmaninoff), and with her sister, Miss Sheila Dillon, a duet, “Sebond Rhapsodie” (Liszt).

ST. JOHN NURSES

The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Association was held in the rooms,. Broadway Building, Courtenay Place, recently, and there was a fair evening was in charge of the lady ambulance officer, Miss A E. Bates, and good practice was done in first-aid squad It was announced that Dr. A. E. | >a ’" mer had agreed to act as medical officer of the newly-formed cadet division.

ANCIENT MODES

Dresses of Long, Ago

When Boadicea led the charge against the Romans she wore a loose gown of gold, and we are told that the warriors of ancient Britain were lightly clad in woad, says an English writer. Our historian, however, points out that this must have been a dress for special occasions only, as it would be too cold normally for anything so airy. * He tells us that Pliny described the dress of the ancient Britons as of cloth of fine wool dyed several colours, which being spun into yarn was woven either into stripes or checks.” Do you recognise the description Here is where the tartan originated. Now. in the days of the 'Anglo-Saxons we find that long sleeves, sometimes reaching to the ground, were in fashion, and that the under-dress rf long, loose lines, with its belt of gold, was called a kittle, and the over-dress, which we might call a cloak, was called the gown. , • When Normans came and dresses were more elaborate, the simple Anglo-Saxon women were puzzled by hearing the Norman women talk of a robe instead of a gunna (gown), and still more puzzled when thev referred to a couvrechef. The word baffled them, but they liked the idea of this veil for summer or the square of heavier material for winter, so they adopted the fashion and called it a kerchief. For some years we have put green in the forefront of our colour scheme. So did the Plantagenet women, who were extravagant in their tastes, and probably were reproved by their grandmothers for this—-just as we are. . The women did not worry when the “whimpie" came into fashion, and they wound these lengths of linen or silk round their heads and chins and gazed placidly on the world. Then we come to the fourteenth century, when spencers were first worn. These showed whether the wearer was a woman of high degree or a dame of middle class.

Bouquets of distinction for the bride and her maids, in' exclusive, colouring and style to suit frocks. Miss Murray 3G Willis' Street—AOvt

PROVINCIAL ITEMS

Mrs. Knox Gilmer and Miss Gilmer are Wellington visitors to Wanganui.

Mrs. W. G. Carey is a Hunterville visitor to New Plymouth. Misses O. and M. Russell, Wanganui, are visiting New Plymouth. Mrs. O. Beetham, Masterton, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. G. W. Chatwin, of Pahiatua, has returned from a short visit to Hastings. Miss Cora Bellamy, of Auckland, has returned from a visit to Masterton. Miss Sylvia Taylor, Pahiatua, is visiting Miss Mavis Wadsworth, Wellington.

Mrs. T. A. Dunean. “Otairi," Hunterville, is visiting Sydney, and intends to return next month.

Miss Edna Cates, of Featherston, has been appointed to the teaching staff of the Technical School. Miss Jean Burrell, of Wanganui, is the guest of Mrs. J. G. Brechin, Pahiatua. Mrs. Macrae,. Te Kuiti, and Miss Ward, of Hastings, are the guests of Mrs. E. E. Horner, Essex Street, Masterton. Mrs. L. G. Curtis, Stratford, is visiting Mrs. Coran Perry, “Penrose,” Masterton.. Mrs. A. A. Bellons, Renall Street, Masterton, has her mother, Mrs. A. C. Pearce, of Wellington, staying with her. Mrs. and Miss Booth, of Carterton, are visiting Mrs. G. Webster, Heretaunga. Mr. and Mrs. B. Townsend and Miss Nola Townsend, Wellington, are visiting Wanganui. Mrs. H. G. Lewis and Miss C. Lewis, Fordell, Wanganui, are visiting Wellington. Miss Julie Werry, Wanganui, left on Monday for a long holiday at Christchurch. , Miss Jessica Thomson, who has been visiting Mrs. Rutherford, Tararua Street, Masterton, has returned to Wei lington. At the annual meeting of the Hunterville Croquet. Club, Mrs. A. G. Simpson was elected 'president, and Mrs. C. J. Powell, hon. secretary. Misses Doreen Britland, Hawera, and Molly Britland, Wellington, are spending the school vacation with their parents at Pahiatua.

Mrs. Corrigan and her small daughter, of Kel'burn, Wellington, are the guests of Mrs. R. R. Burling, Essex Street, Masterton.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Raine were farewelled at the Tokorangi School by the parents and children, and also at a social and dance, held in the evening, prior to their leaving the district, where Mr. Paine has taught in the school for some time. At both gatherings the guests were made presentations, and regret was expressed at their departure. Mrs. A. Kendrick, Wanganui, was hostess recently at a “gift” afternoon, given in honour of Miss Daphne Holmes, whose marriage will take place next month. The rooms were decorated with autumntinted flowers. During the afternoon Misses I. Holmes, and M. Kendrick gave vocal and elocutionary items, and competitions were won, by Misses K. Gage and D. Holmes. > Special interest attached to the monthly meeting of the Masterton Methodist Church Guild on Tuesday afternoon, as bouquets were presented to those mem bers who had been connected with the guild and church for thirty years or over. The presentations were made by Mrs. J. Cocker, and those’ who received bouquets were: Mesdames Cresswell, D. Donald, J. Elliott, G. Daysh, N. Miller, R. Rigg, A. Pragnell and E. Judd. Mesdames J. Carpenter, J. Coradine, Gillespie, Ingram, Sleeman, R. Sutherland, E. Ralph and L. E. Vibeit were unable to be present, but are having bouquets sent to them. Mrs. Cocker also presented a bouquet to Mrs.. Skinner, who is one of the oldest members as regards age, and a presentation of a handbag was made to Mrs. Cresswell, who is leaving Masterton, and who was one of the earliest membfers of the guild. Mrs. E. O. Biamires presented a bouquet to Mrs.. Cocker, who was president of the guild for some years.

BEAUTY FROM THE GARDEN

Radishes: For Wrinkles. —Should you be an unlucky bossessor of a wrinkled skin try a course of radishes and note the result! Eat them with bread liberally spread with butter with at least one meal every day for three months, and you. will quickly notice a change in your sjm. • Spinach: For Rheumatism—Should you be a sufferer from rheumatism, eat plenty of spinach, mashed with butter, while it is in season, and you will notice your rheumatic pains growing less and ICS Beetroot: a Blood Enricher.—For enriching the blood and so strengthening the body generally, eat plenty of beetroot, chiefly as a hot vegetable, for then you "■et the true value of the vegetable. When pickled the strengthening quality is somewhat weakened by the vinegar.

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