WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 81, 30 December 1931, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. J, Pettigrew, Patea, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. W. de Winter, of Wellington, is spending a holiday in Auckland. Miss M. Lake, of Wellington, is staying at the Star Hotel, Auckland... Mrs. E. R. Maekley, Masterton, is at present seriously indisposed. Mrs. A. Taylor, of Invercargill, is staying at the Hotel St. George. Mrs. Sherwin and Mr. S. Sherwin are Wanganui visitors to Wellington. Mrs- M. Morton, Wanganui, is visiting friends in Wellington. Miss Doris Cunningham, Wellington, is staying at Castlepoint, Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. A. Osborne, Lower Hutt, are visiting relatives in Masterton. Miss Nancye Hanna has returned to Auckland from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. C. J. Norwood and Miss E. C. Norwood, of Wellington, have returned from an overseas visit. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sibley, Auckland, are staying with Archdeacon Innes-Jones, Roseneath. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cowie, Wellington, are at present on a visit to Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy were Wellington visitors to # Wanganui at the week-end. Miss Jean Edwards and Miss Joan Edwards, of Auckland, are at the Royal Oak Hotel. Miss J. McArthur, of Melbourne, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Fisher, of 3 Rossmor Crescent, Wellington. Miss Irene Cherry, Dunedin, left on Thursday to visit her sister in Wellington. Mrs. J. Johnston, Wellington, Is visiting Christchurch, and is the guest of Mrs. Guthrie, Papanui. Mrs. Sullivan, Wellington, and Miss Sullivan are spending the holidays in Auckland. Mrs. J. G. Coates and her family have gone north on a camping expedition and will be there for the next fortnight. Misses Kathleen Keen and. Elaine Brock have arrived in Wellington from Dunedin. They are the guests of Mrs. J. Morrison. Sister C. I. Smith, who has been the guest of Mrs. Owen Jones, Essex Street, Masterton, passed through Wellington on her return to her home in Nelson.

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Kenderdine, of Remuera, Auckland, are spending the holidays'in Wellington with their daughter, Mrs. H. G. Bell, Kelburn. Miss Norah Sidford, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland, and is the guest of Mrs. J. Canwell, of Middleton Road, Remuera.

Letters received in Wanganui recently from Miss D. Overy, tell of her appointment in London as a “health visitor.” Miss Overy is.well known in Wanganui, having been on the staff of Hurworth School. When the school was moved to Hawke’s <Bay, Miss Overy went too, and then later to Woodford House. “Health” visitors have very similar work to that of Plunket and district quests,, in New Zealand, according to-. Miss Overy’s letter. ENGAGEMENT DALGETY—JACOB. Maud, widow of the late W. H. Jacob, of Kiwitea, and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Warburton, of Palmerston Nortji, to (of Mangaweka), eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Dalgety, of Christchurch. XMAS TEA PARTIES Several tea parties were Held at the D.I.C. tearooms during Christmas and New Year weeks, .and many country people were guests of their city cousins. Several young people from the Public Works Department held a Christmas party at the D.I.C. Among those present were: Misses Beryl Downes, M. Scotney, Vera Jackson, Nell Scott, and K. Roache. Mrs. J. E. Hill, entertained some of her friends at a small Christmas party. The table was fragrant with pastel sweet peas. The guests included: Mrs. A. Hill, Mrs. J. Machell, Miss M. Machell and Mr. R. Hill. Mrs. Eastbrook Smith, Christchurch, was farewelled by Mrs. P. Jackson on the occasion of her return home at tea last week. Others present were: Mrs. Dawe, Mrs. W. Usher, Mrs. J. L. Frew. Mrs. W. Bird was hostess also at a Christmas party to some of her friends, who included: Mrs. E. Mullenger, of Dunedin, Mrs. Herbert Wilkinson, Mrs. H. C. Hunter, Mrs. R. Trewhellan. Noted zoo curator Zoology recently lost one of its greatest experts through the death of Miss Joan Beauchamp Procter, who had been curator of reptiles at the London Zoo since 1923. . Miss Procter, who was only thirtyfour, had complete charge of dozens of venomous cobras, deadly pythons, boa constrictors, alligators and crocodiles. She was interested in reptiles as a child, and when only ten had her first snake as a pet and also many lizards. Her talent for the work was probably hereditary, for her grandfather was a famous entomologist. One day she received a large and valuable crocodile as a present, and took it. to Dr. C. A. Boulengcr, Chief of the Reptile Department at the Natural History Museum. He was astonished at Miss Proctor's knowledge of ophiology and offered to train her. Miss Procter rend her first paper on the pit snake before the .Zoological Society at the age of nineteen and was made a Fellow the following year. She was responsible for many of the varied and picturesque backgrounds in the aquarium tank, which she designed and modelled, and one of her achievements was to change the habits of an axolotl by scientifically reducing its allowance of water and transforming it from a water creature to a land creature.

Scientists from all over-the world sent her rare and deadly reptiles. Occasionally a crate has overturned on arrival, but fearless and with perfect understanding Miss Procter safely collected the poisonous creatures. Latterly she had suffered considerable pain, but when the attacks eeased she would go to the reptile house in an electric chair. At other times, when she was confined to bod, she would ask for reports by telephone. "She wns a woman of wonderful courage.” a friend of Miss Procter said. "We always marveJlell at the way she was able to carry on. She had a number of operations which no doubt prolonged her life.”

WOMEN’S DIVISION Midsummer Conference at Auckland The Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union intends holding its midsummer meeting this year in Auckland on January 21 and 22. A meeting of the Bush Nurse and Housekeeper Auxiliary will be held the previous day, January 21, at Hamilton. Some of the matters to be discussed will be a further reduction in housekeepers’ salaries, rest home scheme, proxy voting, home science department at Massey College, advisability of Flock House being taken over by the Government for training schools for New Zealand boys and girls, amalgamation or co-operation with Women’s Institute, junior branches, and remits from branches. Last- year the midsummer meeting was held at, Dunedin.

A NEW YEAR DRINK Egg J^ogg.—quarts rich milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sherry, J cup rum, 6 whites of eggs,-1 cup castor sugar. 6 egg yolks, 1 cup brandy, ■} teaspoon grated nutmeg, I cup thick cream. Alix milk, sugar, salt together in a double boiler, beat egg yolks till honey-colour-ed, and add, along with sherry, brandy, rum and nutmeg. Add all very slowly, stirring all the time; then stir over the boiling water till thick like custard, when pour into a pretty bowl and leave till cold. Then beat well, and just before serving stir in the stiffly-frothed whites of eggs and the cream, beaten till solid. Serve in the most festive tumblers or tall glasses that you have. PROVINCIAL ,ITEMS Miss Marjorie Moore, Stratford, is the guest of Mrs. E. Broad, Wanganui. Miss C. M. Cruickshank, who has recently retired from the position of principal of the Wanganui Girls’ College, was farewelled by a large number of past and present pupils on her departure from Wanganui. Miss Cruickshank is spending a portion of the Christmas holidays in Folding. Miss Alice McDonald, Gonville, Wanganui, left last week on a lengthy holiday in Australia. Miss M.. Chipperfield, who has been visiting Marton, is now the guest of Mrs. H. Harding, Remuera, Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. L. Couper and family, Auckland, are visiting Mrs. Couper’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Treadwell, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. M. Russell, Wanganui, are visiting their son, Mr. A. Russell, at Te Kuiti.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Cobbe, who have been visiting Feilding, have returned to Paparangl. Mr. and Mrs. J. Seton, Hastings, are the guests of Mrs. Thurston, Gonvllle, Wanganui. Mrs. Allen and Misses Allen (2) have returned to Wanganui from a short holiday in Marton.

Miss Lois Allen. Palmerston North, is visiting Wanganui. Mrs. Hubert Addenbrooke, Wanganui, is visiting her son, Mr. C. Addenbrooke, Mangamahu. Mr. and Mrs. H. Willis, Wanganui, are visiting Auckland. Mrs. W. Pellett, Stratford, is visiting Hastings owing to the illness of her mother, Mrs. Willis. Miss V. Sanderson, New Plymouth, is visiting Hunterville. Misses D. and S. Roberts (Patea), J. Nicholson (Wanganui), Messrs. T. Roberts (Patoa), Grayson (Timaru), Rowe (Wanganui), and IV. Valentine (Eltham) are on a camping tour of the Wanganui River. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Shield, Patoa, and Mr. 0. Shield. Wellington, are spending a holiday in New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lawson, Auckland, were visitors to Wanganui this week-end. .Miss A. Horner. Pa tea, is visiting Hawke’s Bay. Miss Agnes Evans, Masterton, is visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. T. It. Cunningham, Lansdowne. Masterton, are spending a holiday at Castlepoint. Miss Win Smith left* .Masterton last week for Auckland, where she is spending her annual leave.

For the past ten years the stall of the D.1.C., Wanganui, have visited the Jubilee Home at Christmas time and provided little gifts, supper, and a concert for the inmates. This year’s little function was as much appreciated as those of former years.

WEDDINGS Ross—Hair The Rev. J. Paterson, M.A., officiated at.a pretty wedding in Wanganui on December 23, when Alison, third daughter of Mr. fend Mrs. J. A. Hair, 129 Wicksteed Street, was married to Henry Wallace, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Ross, Newcastle, England. The wedding was solemnised in the garden of the bride’s parents, under a large pepper tree, which had been adorned with white ribbon streamers. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an ankle-length frock of ivory georgette, and handsome Brussels lace veil, and she carried a bouquet of crimson sweet peas and carnations and maidenhair fern. Her sister, Miss Marjorie Hair, acted as bridesmaid, wearing navy blue

broderie anglaise, and a lemon picture hat, and also carrying a bouquet of sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Little Trevor Tronson, of Auckland, nephew of the bride, acted as page boy, wearing a suit of blue satin. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Ray Perkins.

After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hair received their guests in the drawingroom, where the latter wore a black lace and georgette ensemble and black hat. The drawing and dining rooms were beautifully decorated with hydrangeas and sweet peas, and the wedding table with flowers to match the frock’s. When Mr. and Mrs. Ross left for a motor tour of the north the latter wore a frock of green satin beaute and' hat and coat to tone. Their future home will be in Wellington.

♦ ♦ ♦ Leeder—Mintoft A wedding of much interest was solemnised at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Palmerston North, recently, when Zena Armstrong, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mintoft, was married to Stanley T. Leeder, eldest son of Mrs. B. Archer, of Palmerston North. The officiating ministers were Pastor Wrigley and Pastor J. Pascoe (uncle of the bridegroom). The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a long mediaeval gown of oyster silk georgette and silver. The beautiful veil, which was heavily embroidered in true lovers’ knots, was caught at either side with clusters of orange blossoms, trails of buds falling to the shoulders, and she carried a sheaf of St. Joseph lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Sadie Cowburn, wore apple green organdie, made in Early Victorian style, with tightly fitting bodice, small puff sleeves, and long skirt with tiny frills to the waist. She wore a picture hat of anple green organdie with touches of gold; her bouquet was composed of golden roses and maidenhair fern. The flower girl, Davinia Clark, was dressed in pale gold panne velvet, also made ih Early Victorian fashion, with quaint poke bonnet and shoes to match; she carried a basket of golden roses. , The best man was Mr. Robert Archer, brother of the bridegroom. A large number of guests was later entertained by the bride’s mother, who received her, guests in navy erepe-de-chine ensemble and hat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black and white ensemble and black hat. ' KEEN ON SALE DAYS ' Frenchwomen are as keen on sale days at the big shops as ever. but. now that the more exclusive shops in the rue de la Paix district have frequent sales, too, competition is acute. Before the magic of a name such as Lanvin, Patou, Chanel, no Frenchwoman can resist the temptation to try to find something within her means when a sale is announced, and she will cheerfully try on dresses in a crowd of fellow bargain seekers, standing on her possessions to protect them from being snatched away frtnn her by the zealous hunters. •’ It is a picture for any cynic to watch women nt these sales. They, apparently, forget their ills as well as their manners, and bear with buffetings and over-heated rooms, and follow a “sauve qui pent” attitude to each other without a qualm. Only when the excitement is over does the reaction reduce them to nervous prostration, and. sometimes, regret and dissatisfaction at having given way to the passion of the hour. WOMAN DIPLOMAT In the extreme north-west of South America is situated the Republic of Colombia.- Its women have, as yet, no franchise rights, but it boasts nt least one woman diplomat, states an exchange. ’l'his is Mme. Maria Brigard de Pinzano. who, for more than a year, was attached to the Colombian Legation at Madrid, and has now been appointed Attachee—the feminine form -is still unfamiliar enough to us to look odd on paper —at the Colombian Legation in Paris. ; Iler distinguished husband, director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Bogota, and the author of several books on art. (lied prematurely, land it was then that the Colombian Government had the sagacity to recognise that Mme. Brigard de Pinzano’s great ability and thorough knowledge of the Latin languages would be wasted outside the Diplomatic Service. So Mme. Brigard de Pinzano got her ehanec —a chance which she might not have been given in some more “enlightened” countries —and she has amply justified the honour paid her.

DIAMOND WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. H. Little On Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. H. Little, of Bunnythorpe, celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding day. They were married at Rangiora on December 25, 1871. Mr. Hudson Little arrived in the Do-, minion from Cumberland, England, in 1864 at the age of 21 years, travelling by the sailing vessel Colombo. Mr. Little walked overland from Nelson, where l}e landed, to Greymouth, where, in‘lB6s, he was employed In the gold diggings. He later walked overland to Christchurch, where he was married to Mrs. Little. Mrs. Little, who was formerly Miss Hannah Doggit, was born at Norwich, Norfolk, England, and came to the Dominion at the age of 11 years with her parents. The party landed at Lyttelton in 1857 and walked over the Port Hills to Christchurch,'from where they travelled northward to Rangiora by bullock wagon. Mr. Little, who is 88 years of age, and Mrs. Little, who is 85 years old, have two sons living, Mr. William Little, of Paremata, and Mr. Alfred Little, of Auckland. There are 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchild-ren. HONEY LEMONADE This is a good recipe for honey lemonade: Take one tablespoonful of lemon juice, mix it with a tablespoonful of honey, then add water or soda water. Orange juice may be used instead of lemon juice or a combination of both orange and lemon.