TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 101, 26 October 1932, Page 13

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

ENGAGEMENTS. i SNEDDON—KALFE. The engagement is announced of Zelda (. Gladys, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Ealfe, Bulls, Kangitikei, to George William, eldest sou of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. J. Sneddon, Hamilton. EfKSTER—GLOVER. The fingagemeut is announced of Molly Ellen, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Glover, Lower Hutt, to Gordou Douglas, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Inkster, Takapuua, Auckland. PERSONAL NOTES Mrs. "VV. S. Bean, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Hay, Parliament street, returned last evening to her home at Aldington, Christchurch. Mrs. M. H. Godby", who has been visiting Wellington and Wanganui, returned to Christchurch last evening. ■■ Mrs. G, 1). Greenwood, who has been yisiting-Wellington'for the races, will return; to ; Christchurch this evening. Miss Mabel Jollands, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Mervyn Raymond, Timaru. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. A. "Vardon, Lahore, India, who are touring New Zealand, will leave Wellington this evening for the South Island en route to the Franz Josef Glacier. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Booth, Blythsvrood Flats, will leave Wellington shortly for a holiday visit to Sydney. Miss Peach, who visited Wellington for the races, will return to Christchurch this evening. Miss Nancy Heine'maun will leave Wellington this evening for a brief visit to Mrs. A. de Beer, Roslyn. Miss Esther Cross, Staunton avenue, will leave on Friday next for a visit to England. The engagement of Elizabeth (Bliss), only daughter of Vice-Admiral and Mrs. Elphinstone Wemyss, of The White House, Ifield,. Sussex, to Mr. William Davidson, only son of Mr. Robert Keighley Davidson and Mrs. Davidson, of Stevenson, Ayrshire, and Brondesbury Park, N.W., was announced recently in the "Daily Mail." Miss Wemyss is 2a. The marriage of .Miss Boris Kingsford Smith, only daughter of Mi-, and Mrs, Harold Kingsford Smith, of San Francisco, and niece of ,Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, to Mr. John S. AY. Stannage, was celebrated in Sydney on 4th October (states the "New Zealand Herald"). The ceremony was very quiet owing to a recent family bereavement. The. bridegroom, whose parents reside in England, was the wireless operator on Sir Charles Kingsr ford Smith's transatlantic flight, and was also a member of #he crew of the aeroplane Canberra which left Sydney to search for the lost Southern Cross in 1929. The bride had been staying with her grandmother, Mrs. Kingsford Smith, son., of Longueville, Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Aiken returned to Wellington, yesterday after a visit to Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lowry, Mrs. J. Lowry, and Mrs. Erie Nelson, .who visited Wellington for the races, returned to Hawkes Bay yesterday. . Mrs. 0. D. Kernohan (Wanganui) and Miss Daizioll (Wanganui), are among the guests at the Empire Hotel. Staying at the Midland Hotel are Mrs. W. H. Symes (Christchureh) and Miss V. Hynes (Christehurch). Miss M. Buckland, Auckland, is visiting Wellington, and is staying at the Royal Oak Hotel. - WEDDINGS ' ' ' VARCOE—KING. The wedding of Miss L. King, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert King, Mornington, Dunedin, to Mr. W. J. Varcoe, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Varcoe, Dallon Bank, Lawrence, Otago, was solemnised recently at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Marshall, the Parade, Island Bay. The Rev. Mr. Keen, Methodist minister of Island Bay, officiated at the ceremony, which was held in the drawing-room. The bride, who was escorted by Mr. S. Woods, wore a Lido blue lace frock and blue felt hat, and carried a bouquet of pink tulips and carnations. The bride was .attended .by Miss Clair Sherson, who wore a frock of beige lace and carried a bouquet of pink tulips and carnations. The best man was Mr. -T. Varcoe (brother of the bridegroom). A large wedding bell .was suspended at on© end of the drawing-room, which was tastefully decorated with a profusion of Iceland poppies. The wedding breakfast was held in the dining-room, which was also decorated with Iceland poppies. After the breakfast the diningroom was cleared and the guests were entertained with dancing, games, and music. Mrs. Marshall, who wore a pretty gown of rose georgette, received the guests who included Mrs. W. Ararcoe (mother of the bridegroom), Miss M. King (aunt of the bride), Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Keen, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. W. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. W. Trott, Mr. and Mrs. K. Wilson,' Mr. and Mrs. W. Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. E. McFarlane, Mr. and Mrs. Proctor, Miss Patten, Miss Trout, Misses Cameron (2), Miss Joan MeFarlane, Mr. Wesley Marshall, Hr. Ride, and Mr. O'Meara. TIDSWELL—DUDLEY. ' ' A forget-me-not blue and white colour scheme was carried out at a wedding which took place at St. James's Church, Lower Hutt, recently, when Eleanor, younger daughter of Dr. B. J. Dudley and the lato Mis. Dudley, of Lower Hutt, was married to Joseph Reynolds, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. .H. T. Tidswell, of Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. Archdeacon A. L. Hansell officiated. The church had been decorated with blue and white flowers. " Arum lilies outlined the arch at the chancel steps, and bunches of dainty forget-me-nots were placed on the pews. The bride's graceful frock was of ivory Chantilly lace, made with long sleeves, and a flared skirt with two circular flounces. An unusual touch was a garland of orange blossom which followed the neckline in front and was caught at the waist at the back, where a soft bow of the lace finished the waistline. She wore a large hat of ivory crinoline straw, and carried a beautiful bouquet of cream Marechal Neil roses and lily of the valley. She was escorted by her father and attended by her cousin, Miss Patricia Marshall, who wore a frock of forget-me-not blue embroidered organdie. A frill of the organdie encircled the neck in 'front and continued in V shapa to meet at the waistline at the back, and following its line was a garland of forget-me-nots. Her hat was of forget-me-not chip straw, and she carried a bouquet of cream and golden azaleas, roses, and forget-me-nots. The best man was Mr J. Nichol (Auckland). After the ceremony Dr. Dudley and Miss Winifred Dudley (aunt of the bride) entertained relatives and close friends at their home. Lower Hutt. Miss Dudley was wearing a frock of black and white flowered chiffon with a black hat, and

carried a bouquet of yellow .tulips and Shirley poppies. Mrs. Tidswell (mother of the bridegroom) wore a smart navy blue wool crepe de chine dress and coat and a navy hat. She carried a bouquet of Mao in pale and dark shades. The bride travelled in an apple green crepe de chine frock and a hopsack coat of the same shade, and a sailor hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tidswell's future home will be in Auckland. TEA PAETIES DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON A large party was given by Mrs. W. H. Hose at her home in Clifton terrace yesterday afternoon when she invited many friends to meet her niece, Mrs. D. McClurg (nee Miss Beryl Houghtbn) and Miss Gold (the fiancee of her elder son). The drawing-room was charmingly decorated with masses of pink azaleas and other pink blossoms, the tea table in the dining-room being centred by lovely flame-coloured azaleas in a wide crystal vase. Very delicious tea with savouries and sweets was served, and the guests enjoyed the lovely view from the windows as well as a pleasant social time. Mrs. Eose received her guests, wearing a soft grey embroidered chiffon gown, and Miss Marjorie Hose was in deep cream ehantilly ,lace with a short jacket of geranium-coloured velvet. Mia. MeClurg was in a smart tailleur .of dark red with touches of black and a hat to match, and Miss Gold wore floral chiffon in tones of yellow, brown, and tangerine. Others present-included Mesdames Gold, A. J. Curtis, Wiggins, Oswin, A. B. Brown, Prouse, Thompson Willis (Auckland), Christie, Alex Eeid, Digges-Smith, Olphert, '~!, B. Lawson, Harcourt Arthur, G. Chapman, Clayton, H. Beid, W. Bawson., Fisher, Godfrey, Hunt, Mason, Bristow, Napier (Auckland), W. H. Price, J. M. Geddis, Trimnell, Smell, M. Eeid, Wynyard, Mowbray, GordonEeid, H. Mirains, Hobson (England), Saunders, Cramond, Kershaw, Fussell, Chilman, Godfrey Wilson, Shailer Weston, Tringham, and Misses Christie Seed (2), Wilson (2), Black, Fife, Frith, Griffon, Cameron, and P. Brown. Mrs. G. D. Greenwood entertained some of her friends very pleasantly at the Midland Hotel yesterday .afternoon, prior to her departure for Christchurch to-night. Delicious tea was daintily served, and great fun was had afterwards with "tea-cup reading," when characters were delineated and much amusement caused. Among those present were Mrs. Lovcring (England), Mrs. E. W. Kane, Mrs. AVhitlock, Mrs. Marsden, and Miss Peach. Mrs. Greenwood is contemplating another visit to England at'an early date.'' " "■ ' HISTORICAL ADDRESS HOUSE OF COMMONS Sir James Parr gave a delightful and original address to the senior students of Wellington Girls' College yesterday afternoon. Taking as his theme some of the outstanding personalities of the English House of Commons he first roused the interest of his audience by. describing a walk from the New Zealand Higlv Commissioner's Office to the House, of Commons. Passing Whitehall en route, Sir James "described the statue of Charles I, looking across (strange irony of the situation) to the statue of Cromwell, "wart and all." With deft touch the lecturer introduced the appropriate history. Passing through the Hall of Eufus built by William II (nicknamed Eufus) the House of Commons was presented to view. The beautiful stainedglass windows casting a lovely mellow light; the grille behind which women visitors sat; the mace, the dignity and quiet effectiveness of the Speaker; the dozen or so women members—were mentioned as special features of the institution. -■ ■ ■ Then came vivid accounts of Lloyd George, short, rotund, with leonine head, hurling thunderbolts of invective at his political enemy and erstwhile colleague Winston Churchillj of Winston Churchill, the descendant of the great Duke of Marlborough calmly pulverising his arguments; of Stanley Baldwin, the cousin of Eudyard Kipling, less brilliant, perhaps, than the other two, but with an occasional poetical strain, nevertheless, running through his speeches; of Eamsay Mac Donald, tall and handsome, brown-eyed and benign, the man in whom the House of Commons, in fact all England, was putting its trust. In conclusion Sir James pointed out that, though, it behoved New. Zealanders to strike out on their own lines and develop a national individuality .in accordance with their own environment, still the glorious history, the old traditions, and the wonderful achievements of England should always call forth from all true New Zealanders the deepest veneration, love, and loyalty. TRAINING THE YOUNG WOMEN'S NATIONAL COUNCIL Aii interesting time was given to the Wellington National Council of Women by Miss J. Stevenson, national secretary of the Y.W.C.A. last evening, when she told them of the ideals she had of training the young citizens who belong to the association. Miss Stevenson spoke of the fact that most people learn from tho emotions, cither pleasure or pain, and showed how great a part could be played by pleasure if the young people were given opportunities of learning world concerns pleasurably by visits to interesting places, to ships, or to pictures of world affairs, such as the great meetings of the League of Nations with tho well-known peoplo gathered at Geneva, Lausanne, London, and other centres. "Seeing is believing," and it was hoped to develop work on these lines. An intelligent view of international, affairs was one of tho first necessities of those troublous times. The; subjects of the day were too much neglected, and to make really good and efficient citizens these subjects should be kept steadily in view. Training for the intelligent use of leisure was another most important subject touched upon, and Miss Stevenson gavo some very good ideas for this branch of work. Previous to the address the executive met, and a number of matters were arranged. A kindly voto of condolence was passed to Mrs. M. H. Chatfield, J.P., a vice-president, on the recent death of her brother, the late Mr. F. H. Tuckey, all standing in silence. Matters in connection with entertainment were arranged, and the postponed bridge party ■will take place early next month. Mrs. E. Suckling presided at the meeting. Stands for Eoso Day on 11th November will be allocated to-night at c meeting of ladies called by the E.S.A. executive for 7.30 p.m. at the association's rooms, 12, Victoria street.

HEBE AND THEEE N.Z. in Sydney. Tho New Zealand Women's Association of New South Wales gave a dance to the visiting riflemen from New Zealand who have been competing there for the King's Prize. I-he guests of honour wore Eiflemen T. J. Chapman (secretary), W. Ballinger, E. Ballingcr, H. Koppett, H. Cromie, E. NichoU, L. Eule, A. O'Donnell, Tho captain (Mr. J. C. Carter) was unfortunately unable to be present. Mr. T. J. Chapman (secretary), in reply to tho welcome extended to them by the association, spoke of their appreciation of the hospitality of the Sydney people, and especially that of the New Zealand Women's Association, whose kindly entertainment and welcome made them feel as if a piece of New Zealand had been transplanted right into the middle of Sydney. Protection Society. Many matters of general interest will be brought forward at the annual meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children in the Educational Institute rooms, "Evening Post" Buildings, to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock. The report and balance-sheet will be presented, and also a particularly interesting report on film and poster mattors, compiled by the president (Mrs. G. Hunter), partly from the report of the British Commission published recently. After the business has been disposed of tho meeting will take a social form, and it is hoped that men and women who are interested in the work of this society (which has existed in Wellington for over thirty years) will attend.. Ordered to Fatten. Miss Ursula Jeans, the London actress, has signed a contract to go to Hollywood to play Fanny in the Fox Film version of "Cavalcade" (states the "Daily Mail"). One clause in the contract is that she must add 51b to her present weight of Bst. "When I heard about the 'fattening' clause," said Miss Jeans, "I dashed to the nearest soda fountain to eat the biggest icecream tliey had! I hadn't had one for two years. I had an egg this morning for breakfast —the first for 18 months. I sail in October, and expect to appear in only the one picture in Hollywood." Marsden Old Girls' Reunion. The annual reunion of old girls will take place at Marsden School during the coming week-end. On Saturday the annual tennis match between the past and present girls will be played, and in tho evening tho Old Girls will entertain the present school, will present a short play, and several other items. The school sports are to be held on Monday, and on Tuesday, Ist November, the annual meeting of the Old Girls' Association will take place. All old girls are invited to all functions. Social Progress. Mrs. N. -D. Hood (president) gave a short and appropriate address at the recent annual meeting of the Karori branch of the Women's Social Progress Movement, which was held at the residence of Mrs. G. W. Guthrie, Old Karori road. The annual report was submitted and adopted, and the election, of officers took place, Mrs. N. D. Hood and Mrs. H. Best being re-elected president and secretary respectively, Mrs. J. Anderson gave an interesting address on the women police movement, stressing the need of women patrols in parks, cinemas, play areas, etc. She then introduced Mrs. Braddon, who spoke of the wonderful work of the women police in England during and after the war. Mrs. Braddon was a police woman in London during that period. Many questions were asked and an interesting discussion followed. Votes of thanks were passed to the speakers, and tea was dispensed by the committee. Dance at Plinunerton. Assisted by the whole-hearted cooperation of the residents the Plimmerton Unemployment Belief Committee held a very successful dance in the Louis Hall, Plhrimertdn. An energetic and enterprising committee spared no effort to make the- function an excellent one in every way. One hundred and fifty couples danced in the tastetully decorated hall to delightful music rendered by the Alpha orchestra. During the supper interval the councillor for the district, Mr. R. L. Button, thanked all those who had contributed toward- the success of the evening, especially the orchestra, which had given its services free of charge. The local fund benefited to the extent of £16. Curing Sheepskins. A. correspondent asks for a formula for curing sheepskins for mats. "After-Care Society." A quietly working society in Wellington is that of the After-Care of Children from. Special Classes in the Government Schools. This society holds a club for the children twice a week, which is a great ioy to theni, as well as doing other kindly and helpful work for mothers and children. The committee has arranged a .iumble and produce sale, to be held in Mount Cook Schoolroom to-morrow evening. It is hoped that those who are on the look-out for bargains, as well as those who are willing to give a little help to a good work, will make an effort to attend tho sale, or will send along a donation of money or goods. Mrs. H. J. Chapman, of Brougham street, is the hon. secretary of the committee, and will givo any further information. Children's Matinee. The matinee, which is to be hold shortly in aid of the Wellington Free Kindergarten promises to be a delightful performance. It will, of course, be specialy interesting for children as the various items will be given entirely by children, but adults will also find it very entertaining. All who saw "Elfen Hill" performed by the "Little Players," under the direction of Mrs. Lloyd at the recent Drama League Festival, will be glad to know that opportunity is again given for this delightful little play to be seen in Wellington. Other items that will be much enjoyed will be dancing by the pupils of Miss O'Brien and singing by tho pupils of Miss Seymour. Women's National Eeserve. Two parties in aid of the funds of tho Women's National Eeserve were held recently at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Downer, Oriental Bay. In the afternoon, bridge and music were enjoyed, and in the evening-music, dancing, and competitions. The lounge and dining-room were gay with Iceland poppies and irises. During the afternoon songs were given by Mrs. Downer and piano solos by Miss Iris Mason. Mrs. Alf Gibbons explained the activities of the Eeserve, and thanked Mrs. Downer for her successful effort. The prize was won by Mrs. Gibbons. There were about 40 people present at the evening function, when a delightful programme was contributed by Misses Florence Penney ("Songs at the Piano"), P. Norris, and Christina Ormiston (songs), and Messrs. M. Stark (songs), and Barton Ginger (humorous elocution). Miss Iris Mason and Mr. M. Dixon were accompanists. Competitions were won by Miss Morton and Messrs. C. Wilson, M. Stark, and G. Hamilton. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Munro, Colonel and Mrs. Geo. Forbes, Mr. and IXrs. A. G. Williams, Mr. and Miss Stubbs, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. M. Stilling, Mr. and