WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 231, 26 June 1931, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD

Items of Interest from Near and Far

SOCIAL NOTES

Miss Hynes, Christchurch, is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs. C. Clnbburn, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. R. Tate, of New Plymouth, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. A. J. Iles, of Rotorua, is visiting Wellington, en route for Tahiti, where she will spend the winter months. Mrs. Lysnar, Gisborne, and Miss W. Lysnar are staying in 'Wellington for the session.

Airs. H. Faulkner Tokay, Sydney is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Eric Nelson, Hastings. Sir. and Airs. T. 11. Lowry, Okawa, Hawke’s Bay, will arrive in Wellington on Monday, and will sail on Tuesday for Sydney. Air. and Airs. Al. L. Gleeson and Miss N. Gleeson, who have been visiting Rotorua and Chateau, Tongariro, have returned to Napier. Airs. Arthur Joseph, of Christchurch, has come to Wellington to spend a holiday with her daughter, Airs. Athol Pierard.

Aliss W. A. Valentine, of Wellington, is the guest of Airs. J. A. Valentine, New Plymouth, while on special work at the schools in Taranaki. Sister West-Watson, who came from England about two years ago to take up the position of sister-tutor under the Wellington Hospital Board, has resigned that position. She is a sister of Bishop WestWatson. of Christchurch. The resignation was received by the board yesterday with regret.

The following guests registered at The Hermitage during the past week: — Air. E. A. Murray, Melbourne; Aliss M. Alpe, Aliss Aroha Clifford, Airs. E. S. Hilton and son, Air. and Airs. Cyril Dixon, Christchurch; Aliss Aluir, Aliss Brinsdon, Dunedin; Airs. J. McLean, Timaru; Aliss .A. Greer, Ranfurly.

ATHENIAN CLUB

A record number of visitors and members attended the Athenian Club dance in the Pharmacy Building on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Airs. L. Buee Quinton, the host and hostess for the evening, had arranged a programme of delightful surprise items, aud novel competitions, which made the dance one of the most successful yet held by the club. Airs. Quinton wore a black lace gown and a coatee of tangerine velvet.

The most popular feature of the evening and one that caused much amusement was the original hat parade. There were some extremely clever entries, particularly those of the prizewinners. Air. and Airs. Loader, whose hats represented “No Afore Strikes,” and “Restoration of Cuts.” Mr. and Mrs. Fuirbrother were second. The usual Athenian “Paul Jones,” the lucky spot, Alonte Carlo and doll dances, were among the novelty dances included in the programme, Allen’s orchestra, providing an enjoyable accompaniment with the most popular dance numbers. 'Winners of competition dances were: Mrs. C. Pirie and Air. Loader, Airs. Edlund and Air. Chambers, Airs. Chambers and Aliss Hibberd. The musical programme was contributed to by Aliss Hibberd and Air. 11. Seaton (songs), Mr. J. Duncan (humorous items), and Air. Norman Aitken (musical monologues). The following visitors were present:— Mr. and Airs. F. Taylor, Air. and Airs. Fairbrother, Air. and Airs. J. W. Fergie Aliss E. Farrant, Aliss AL Farrant, Aliss P. Martin, Messrs. Gooday, L. Evans, T. Alercditb, Aliss Af. Strange-Mure. Aliss Waters, Aliss N. Cunningham, Miss Al. Cottefell,- Air. and Mrs. Edlund, Air. and Airs. Howitt, Air. and Airs. Dentice. Air. and Airs. Melville, Airs. Nielsen, Alessrs. J. Coe, McWhirter, Feast, 11. W. White, D. McKenzie, L. Gandy. There Were also present: Air. and Airs. Loader, Air. and Airs. Maunie, Air. and Airs. A. H. Young, Mr. and Airs. J. Burberry. Air. and Airs. S. Tucker, Air. and Mrs. H. Strange-Alure, Airs. D. Howard, Air. and Airs. Anderson, Air. and Airs. S. Aloore, Air. and Airs. Baudinet, Air. and Airs. F. Al. Sherwood, Air. and Airs. A. AVilliams, Air. and Airs. Griffiths, Air. and Airs. Chambers, Air. and Airs. Ailender, Air. and Airs. Swinbourno. Air. and Airs. Chappell, Air. and Airs. Hayes, Air. and Airs. Parry. Alisses Al. Langdon, E. Cotterell, J. Alonnie, R. Stewart, N. Baudinet, Gibbard, Dixon, Tucker, Alessrs. J. Alonnie, N. ’Workman. AV. Steward, C. Graham, B. Organ, 'Wills, E. Rose, B. Forbes.

ANNUAL STAFF DANCE

The Internal Affairs Department dauce, held last night at the Adelphi Cabaret, was rather in the nature of a farewell to Mr. G. P. Newton, who has been in the department since its first beginnings, and who is resigning at the end of this U?< The’ secretaries, Messrs. W. M. Bolt and R. J. Bender, had seen to it that a lavish supply of balloons, squeakers, and noveltv hats were provided, and bad arranged for variety in tho form pl a < elightful tap-dancing exhibition given by Miss Muriel Wiiton and her brother. Lbe committee included Misses Avery. Barry. Milliev, Trott, and Messrs. Jenkins. Bender, Bolt, and Meech. Among those present were:—Mesdames Newton, A. B. Gibbons. R. B. Gibbons, Furlong. H. Angus. R. Ashby. Misses E. Millier. M. IVylie. M. Bald. J. McLennan, Z. Barry. T. Armstrong. M. Halford, M. Griffin. G. Avery. M. Hoskins, R. Anderson. It. ITalloril. M. Claridgp. E. Year, M. Ilaseldon, 11. Berthold, J. Eliton. M. Bishop, It. Martindale, Messrs. G. I’. Newton (Under-Secretary. Internal Affairs Department). A. W. Pyne. J. \V. Mawson. A. B. Gibbons. Millier, Groff. Barry. Scnife. Day. Ryan. Ballinger. Mullan. Burge. Kensington. Tho music rind sunner provided by the Adelphi were, as usual, excellent.

Invitations have been issued for St. Peter’s Young Women’s Club annual dance to be held net Tuesday, in Miss Inez Connop’s studio.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS

Mrs. C. Henry, Wanganui, is visiting Masterton. Mrs. Newburn has returned to Wanganui from a visit to Auckland. Airs. L. Kerr has returned to Palmerston North from a visit to Masterton. Aliss Eva AlcLaren, AVauganui, is visiting 'Wellington. Aliss B. Davidson has returned to Wanganui from a long visit to Feilding.. Airs. R. Tate, New Plymouth, is visiting AVellington. Airs. S. Holmes, AVanganui, is visiting Auckland. Aliss Ruth Turner, Napier, is the guest of Air. and Airs. J. Dalziell, "Grassendale,” Tinui, Alasterton. Air. and Airs. Robert Miller, Kopuaranga, Alasterton, have been visiting Palmerston North. Air. and Airs. Croll, of Christchurch, are staying at the Alidlaud Hotel, Alasterton. •

Airs. E. Tingey, New Plymouth, is the guest of Airs. R. E. Cuthbertson, AVanganui.

Miss Alison Bradmore, Waverley, is the guest of Airs. Galpin, Marton, for the A. and P. ball. Airs. L. Bell and Miss Marjorie Bell have returned to AVanganui from Hawke’s Bay. Airs. Burnett, AVellington, is the guest of Airs. S. Swan, College Street, AVanganui.

Nurse Rita Alorison, of AVellington, is visiting her parents, Air. and Airs. Hugh Alorison, Greytown. Sir Walter Carncross and Lady Carncross, of Eltham, are in 'Wellington for the opening of Parliament. Airs. Gordon AlcCallum, Christchurch, is the guest of her parents, Air. and Airs. F. H. Allen, Rainahiki, AVanganui River. Airs. F. Coombes, Palmerston North, is the guest of Airs. S. Shaw, New Plymouth. Miss AV. A. Valentine, Wellington, is the guest of Airs. J. A. Valentine, New Plymouth. . Mrs. A. 0. Casey', of the Eltham Ladies’ Golf Club, is the winner of the Aotea-Roa Cup, and the Coronation Aledal, competed for by members of golf clubs throughout New Zealand. Novelty games, dancing and carnival caps contributed to a jolly evening to celebrate the birthdays of Misses E. Barnes and E. Howell on Tuesday evening at the Elrick rooms. Air. arid Airs. Scaling, AVanganui, took a surprise party to the home of Aliss Symons at Gouville recently to farewell her before her marriage. A pleasant evening was spent in games and music. The committee of the AVanganui Choral Society entertained the visiting soloists, Airs. Wilfred Andrews and Air. Dennis Sheard, of AVellington, on their arrival at AVanganui. Both artists took part in “A Tale ,'f Old Japan,” which was produced by tile society. The New Plymouth branch of the Victoria League held an "At Home” on Alonday evening, when the play-reading circle presented three sketches from the works of Dickens. Additional interest was given by the dressing of the women characters in the costumes of the period. A large and representative gathering was present at the social evening held in the Patea Town Hall, to mark the sSth anniversary of the Methodist Church in the Patea district. The Rev. E. S. Emmett presided. During the evening songs were given by Alesdames Ingley, and Masters, Alisses 0. Adams and Hamerten. Bouquets were presented to Alesdames R. A. Adams and H. Lockett, two of the oldest supporters of the church.

There was a large attendance at the Normanby Town Hall this week, when Mr. and Mrs. H. Parslow and Miss ParsJbw were farcwelled before leaving the district. On behalf of the residents, Mr. A J. Hopcroft-and Mr. J. R. Young made presentations.. Miss Parslow was given a rose bowl from the tennis club. In spite of the unfavourable weather there was a large gathering at a social afternoon held in St. Matthew’s Parish Hall, Masterton, on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies’ guild members, with their president. Mrs. E. J. Rich, were hostesses. Items were given by Misses Shelton and Betty Coleman. Novelty competitions were won by Mesdames Edwards and Adcock. A dainty afternoon tea was served by members of the guild. In the evening a flag bridge party was held under the auspices of the guild. The prizes, donated by Mrs. B. Welch, were won by 'Mesdames Donnelly, Coleman and Halcoinbe. Supper was served by members of the guild. Among the guests present at the annual reunion of alpine clubs at Mount Egmont at the week-end were: —Mesdames Cole (Wanganui), H. IV. Swinburne, Ellis (New Plymouth), Misses Shaw, E. Werry, P. Bond, H. BassettSmith, M. Peek, N. McKirdy (Wanganui). E. Buist. J. Powdrell, N. Duckworth, S. Lovell, M. Powdrell, M. Frood (Kapongn), B. Powdrell, T. Stewart (Eltham). B. Mann (Stratford), R. Morey (New Plymouth), H. C. Carson, P. Galloway. Griffen, R. Sole (New Plymouth). M. King (Eltham), Rollinson (New Plymouth), B. James (New Plymouth), W. Huggins, B. Ryan, S. Diarmid. L; James, Cartwright, R. Duff, R. Dernau, M. Batchelor, Waring, H. McCauley (New Plymouth), D. Clements, I. Haybittle, M. Nicholson, K. Buckeridge, Corlett, Hughes. E. Low (Wanganui). M. McLeod (Manaia), Goodwin and Kempthorne (Stratford).

FAREWELL PARTY

A very pleasant evening was spent at the Lyceum Club on Tuesday evening, when Dr. and Mrs. Smyth entertained about seventy guests at a “Wanted on the Voyage” evening, tendered to the Misses Mavis ami Zillah Castle, who are leaving shortly for England. The rooms were tastefully decorated, ami an entertaining programme of musical items and competitions was followed by the opening of many varied gift parcels, some of which caused great amusement Mr. Cecil Sherwood acted as M.C. Those taking part in the programme were Miss Ruth Martin (recitation) Madame Blythe (anecdotes), and instrumental and vocal items were given by Misses ami Messrs. Castle. Winners of competitions were Miss I. Henderson and Mr. Johannes Andersen. Complimentary remarks were tendered tn Hie guests of the evening by Mrs. E Mnslen. A dainty supper and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" concluded the even-

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Prime Minister’s Reception LARGE NUMBER OF GUESTS The brilliant sunshine of yesterday afternoon was no doubt responsible for the unusually large crowd that assembled at Parliament Buildings for the opening of Parliament by his Excellency the Gover-nor-General, Lord Bledisloe. Long before 2.30 all the seats inside the Legislative Council Chamber were tilled, women being in the majority. Her Excellency the Lady Bledisloe, made a radiant figure in an ensemble of thrushegg blue, facoune trimmed with white summer fox; her turban hat was of the same colour and material, and had for its ornament a diamond clasp. She was presented by Sir Walter Carncross, Speaker of the Legislative Council, with a richlycoloured bouquet of orchids, pansies, pink fuchsias, finished with vieux rose streamers. , The bright pageant of uniforms worn by his Excellency the Governor-General, his staff, and the various service officers made a brilliant spectacle. The robes of his Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Alichael Alrers, added a note of brilliance. The Black Rod presented by his Excellency, aud carried by Air. A. T. Bothamley, on close inspection, proved to be a most exquisite piece of work. The decorative pieces are of solid silver, gold washed; the shield at the top, held by the lion rampant, has for its motto, ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense,’ and the end piece is a golden sovereign sunk iu a rounded base. This Rod is an exact replica of the English 11 ya the floor of the House were noticed Airs. G. AV. Forbes, Lady Statham. Lady Carncross, Lady Sidey, Lady Alyers, Mrs. J G. Coates, Airs. Veitch. Airs. Cobb, Airs. ■ Donald, Airs. Ransom. Airs. Alastcrs, and Airs. Stallworthy. , . . The reception given by the Prime Minister, the Hon. G. AV. Forbes and Airs. Forbes followed, and was held in what was the old ballroom of Government Ü Both Mr. and Airs. Forbes received the guests. Mrs. Forbes wore a model frock of deep butter-coloured lace, with fawn .fur trimming, and black velvet bat; she car. tied a bouquet of violets, pansies, and delightful green orchids and autumn leaves. The Alisses Bertha and Jessie Forbes were present also; the former in a frock of wine flamingo, with n wine beret, and the latter in a cherry frock with a large Excellency the Governor-General, accompanied by Lady Bledisloe, were present. Her Excellency, who had made a change of toilette, wore a cloth ensemble of reseda green, trimmed with fur, and a felt hat of the same colour. In the vice-regal party were Lady Norah Jellicoe, in a cloth frock of bottle green, with a beretta to match; Airs. Cecil Day, who wore an emerald green frock, and brown fur coat and brown hat; Mr. Lecil Day. Sir John Hanham, and Lieutenant Elworthy. „„ , . The reception room was filled to overflowing, so numerous were the guests. Music was rendered by an orchestra, and songs were sung by Madam de Alauny, Airs. Woodward, and Mr. Herbert Wood. Scarlet gerbera were the flowers used on the tables, which blended admirably with the scarlet carpet and white and gold of the Army, Navy, and Air Services, Diplomotic Service, the Church and all the professions, were preSB Among those present were:—Sir Charles and Lady Statham, Sir AValter and Lady Carncross, Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey. Sir Michael and Lady Myers, tho Rt. Hon. j. G. and Mrs. Coates, the Hon. E. A. and Mrs. Ransom, the lion. J. B. and Mrs. Donald, the Hon. It. and Mrs. Masters, the Hon. AV. A. ami Mrs. Veitch, the Hon. A. j. and Airs. Stallworthy, the Hon. S. G. and Airs. Smith, the Hon. J. G. and Airs. Cobbe, Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Field, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, Air. and Airs. 11. S. S. Kyle, Air. and Airs. Clark, Air. and Airs. E. AA. Kane, Air. and Airs. A. T. Bothamley, Air. and Airs C. Al. Bothamley. Air. and Mrs. J. T. Hogan, Air. and Mrs. Macdonald, tho Hon. AV. Downie Stewart and Aliss Stewart, Sir Heaton Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. K. S. AVilliams, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young, his Lordship the Bishop of Wellington, Dr. Sprott, and Airs. Sprott, Air. and Airs. E. Coleridge, Mr. and Airs. C. Hitch (Consul-General for the United States of America), Mr. and Airs. J. Dye (Consul for the United States of America), Signor Dottore Formichella (Italian Consul), and Signora Formichella, Alonsieur A. Nihotte (Belgian Consul), and Madam Nihotte, Monsieur Ou (Chinese Consul), the Alayor, Mr. T. C. A. Hislop and Mrs. Hislop, Air. and Mrs. Paish, Major-General Merlin aud Madam Alerlin, Major-General W. L. 11. Sinclair-Burgess and Airs. Burgess, Lady Chapman, Captain Fraser and Mrs. Fraser, Captain AVebster and Mrs. AVebster, Wing-Commander S. Grant-Dalton and Mrs. Grant-Dalton, Captain Galloway and Airs. Galloway, Sir James Allen, Sir William Hall-Jones and Aliss Hall-Jones, Air. and Airs. Gotlieb, Airs. C. Earle, Air. and Airs. G. Shirteliffe, Airs. J Tripe, Mr. AV. J. and Aliss Polsou, Airs, j; Darling, Mrs. H. Hall, Professor and Airs. Adamson, Airs. Graham Robertson, Miss Al. SlcerreLt, Airs. Malcolm Ross, Air. and Mrs. T. E. Y. Seddon, Lady Findlay, Airs. C. Izard, Airs. Elliott and Aliss J. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan, Mr. and Airs. G. Harper, Airs. C. Salmond, Airs. A. Gray, Miss Al. Gray. Airs. B. B. AVood, Airs. J. Foster, Airs. AlcEldowney, Air. aud Mrs. Aucell, Air. and Mrs. S. G. Nathan, Mr and Airs. J. M. A. Hott, Mrs. AV. Leicester, Air. G. A. Troup, Mrs. Troup and Miss Troup, Airs. Florance, Air. and Airs. Jeffery, Airs. G. P. H. Davidson, Air. and Airs O’Shea, Mr. and Airs. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wilkinson, Mr. and Airs. W. .1. Broadfoot, Air. A. E. Jull and Aliss .Tull. Major and All's. Browne. Lady MeGavin. Mr. and Mrs. Dennehy, Mr. W. D. Lvsnar and Aliss Lysnar, Airs. Ostler and Miss J. Ostler. Air. and Mrs. V. Ward, the Hun. W. and Airs. Earnshaw, Airs. Aloriee. Mr. Hammond. Miss Hammond, Airs. E. E. Glllon, Sir Henry and Lady Buckleton, Sir John and Lady Luke. Dr. and Airs. Craig, Miss Nessie Craig. Aliss Carncross, Aliss M. Statham. Airs. Louis Blundell. Airs. S. Harcourt, Air. and Airs. C. Gillespie, Mrs. Rolleston, Airs. G. Pharazyn, Air. and Airs. Bennie, Mrs. Maearthy-Reid. Miss Perry, Mrs. Pow. Mrs. Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. Leon do Alauny. Airs. (Justice) Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. A. Fair, Air. and Airs. Hutchens, Miss AlcGregor, Mrs. D. C. Bates. Mrs. Goldsmith, Miss E. Goldsmith, Mr and Mrs. 1. Levy, Miss E. Levy. Mr. and Mrs. S. Myers. .Mrs. Meadowcroft, Mr. and Airs. W. Wauchop. Mr. and Mrs. V. Rhind. Mrs. W. Davidson, Miss B. Earle, Mrs. A. Forbes, Miss Hynes. Mrs. M’ills, Mr and Mrs. T. AV. Rhodes. Mrs. Meltae, Mr and Mrs. P Ward. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevwright. Mrs. Wheeler. Aliss Al. Ward, Mrs. Mcßae. Mrs. McVilly. Mr. McNamara. Mrs. R. P. Ward, Mrs. G. Corkill. .Mrs. Sinclair Thompson, Mrs. G. White, Mr. I and Airs. Armour, .Mrs. Semple. Mrs. Fraser. Airs. P. Cooke. Mrs. G. Andrews, Miss Rhodes. Aliss B. Jones.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE!

Although the weather was not nil that could be desired a most enjoyable evening was spent by members and friends of the Wellington Nursing Division m the Camera Club room. Wakefield Street, on Tuesday. The object was to raise funds toward the cost of uniforms for the newly-formed cadet division. Songs, recitations and violin solos as well as dancing comprised the programme. A feature of the evening was an exhibition waltz and two-step given by Miss Meg Knyvett and Mr. L Hazelton, of the Margaret O’Connor studio, which was very much appreciated.

ENGAGEMENTS

O’DONNELL—GRANT. Mairi Elizabeth (Betty) Grant, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Grant, Tokomaru Bay, to Harold, eldest sou of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. O’Donnell, Makauri, Poverty Bay. THOMSOiN—WOODWARD. Beatrice, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Woodward, of Palmerston North, to John, third son of Mr. ami Mrs. William Thomson, of Palmerstou North-

DANCE RECITAL

The dance recital announced to take place to-morrow, both afternoon aud evening, in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall by the Estelle Beere students, is assured of a full house because of the great interest always shown in the dancing of young people. Rhythmic movement is the perfect expression of youth, aud when the movement is controlled by proper exercise and well-directed tuition, nothing more delights an audience than the spontaneous reaction to music that results. Joan Beere (“Desiree” of the London stage), will perform a Spanish dance, by special request, at the conclusion of the performance. The box plan is at the Bristol.