TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 124, 21 November 1935, Page 18

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

PERSONAL NOTES

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. B. Norwood, who have been staying at the Hotel St. George since their return from Australia, have returned to their home in Hobson Street.

Mrs. P, Lawlor is a Wellington visitor to Auckland.

Mr, and Mrs. A. P. Whitehead and Miss Joyce Whitehead, Stokes Valley, will return by the Makura next Monday, from a three months' tour of the Pacific and the Orient.

Mrs. A. S. Callender, Wellington, is visiting Auckland.

-Mrs. M. T. Holm is a Wellington visitor to Auckland.

Miss Audrey Eberlet, New Plymouth, and; Miss Mary Griffen, Christchurch, will leave Christchurch next week for a walking tour to Nelson. Miss Eberlet will be the guest of Miss Beatrice Lucas, Nelson, before continuing her journey to her home in New Plymouth.

Miss Edna Norwood, Wellington, returned from Australia yesterday by the Wanganella.

Mrs. A. T. Orchard, wife of FlyingOfflcer A. T. Orchard, R.A.F., arrived in Auckland yesterday by the Rangitata from England. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sharpe are Dunedin visitors to Wellington.

Lord Barnby arrived in Wellington this morning from the south.

Professor E. Lawson, of Otago University, was a passenger from the south this morning.

Mr. G. W. Eeid, of Dunedin, is visiting "Wellington.

Professor J. Shelley, of Canterbury University College, was a passenger from the south this morning.

Miss U. Macmillan will leave today for Tauranga.

Mrs. Harold Brookes, Melbourne, who has been touring in New Zealand, leaves today by the Wanganella for Australia.

Mrs. N. H. Sloane (Berkley Court) and Mrs. W. D. Barron (Singapore) are staying at the Midland Hotel*

Miss M. G. V. Johnson (London), Madam N. Marsi (Melbourne), Miss - M. Rushworth (England), Mrs. G. Graichen (Amsterdam), and Miss A. Battray (Auckland) are staying at the Hotel St. George.

Mrs. J. C. Mackley' (Masterton) is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. E. Berdoe (Auckland), Mrs. E. B. Green and Misses J. and M. Green (Sydney), Mrs. E; B. Moore and Miss R. Moore (Nelson), and Mrs. Bruce Christie (Sydney) are staying at the Royal Oak Hotel.

Mrs. L. F.Colbeck and Mrs. J. N. Stokes' (Auckland), Mrs. Morris and Mrs. T. R. Roberts (Melbourne), and Mrs. McCleghoie (Takapuna) are staying at the Empire Hotel.

AFTERNOON MUSICALE

A delightful musicale, arranged by Mrs. H. R: Baigent with the object of assisting the Hataitai Plunket Society car fund, was held in the Realm, Hataitai, on Tuesday afternoon. Decorations of Iceland poppies and the bowls .of beautiful roses on the tea tables made the hall look most attractive. The hostesses were Mrs. Edmond, president of the Hataitai branch of the Plunket Society, and Mrs. D. Ardell. The musical programme, which was much appreciated, was given by Miss Vondersloot,. Miss • Goodson, and Miss Burton, who played a trio for violin, 'cello, and. piano, and Mrs. Maurice Clarke, who gave several songs. Miss Natalie Pollock, who is leaving shortly for Sydney and who was the recipient of many good wishes, gave several elocutionary items. A most interesting talk was given by Miss Dorothy Mills on her recent trip to Bagdad. Miss Mills handed round for inspection some curios she brought home with hsr and also demonstrated how veils are worn in Bagdad. Tea was served by the committee, which comprised Mesdames Blakeley, Reenberg, H. R. Biss, Bridgeman, S. E. Luke, M. Kronf eld, R. Hardie Boys, F. Wilson, J. Dunlop, K. Ainslie, H. Heald, D. Coates,' and A. Tennent. Among others present were Mesdames Eric Luke, A. D. Park, Stilwell, O'Shea, Cowles, Puttick, Matthews, Buttenvorth, P. Bailey, Tythe Brown, Carswell. Brighting, Turnbull, 'B. Hoare, Brooking, Griffiths, C. Bullock, Brighting, sen., S. Smith, Turner, Pacey, Ogilvie, Chapman, M. Smith, Macklow, Newman, Foster, A. Williams, Binnie, Hilton, Lawson, Lockwood, Hands, Livick, Williamson, Watson, Duff, Shirer, Briton, Gordon; Emerson, N. Lightbody, Elliott, L. Hill, E. J. Stevens, Hamilton, : Reid, Scott, Hamer, Simmons, Miss Lane, Miss Buchanan, Miss Peterson, and Mrs. F. Edwards.

MRS. BLAIR ENTERTAINS

Mrs. David K. Blair, Karaka Bay, gave a delightful tea party yesterday in honour of her daughter Vida, whose marriage will take place shortly. The spacious cream and green drawingroom was decorated with large green witch-bowls of exquisite pink : roses. Two enormous log fires gave out cheery warmth at both ends of the room, and the commanding view of the harbour was much appreciated by the guests. Mrs. Blair, wearing a classically-cut frock, received her guests with Miss Blair, who wore beige lace with touches of brown velvet. Mrs. Carrington and Miss Lambie gave several musical items. A delicious savoury afternoon tea was served to the guests. "Among those present were Mrs. James Cable, Miss Noela Cable, Mrs. Lavelle, Mrs. W. Lavelle, Mrs.-.Chud-ley, Mrs. Servantes Bell, Mrs. V. T. Thompson, Miss M. Firth, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Carrington, Mrs. Percy Shorland, Mrs. Fordham, Mrs. Bruce Furkett, Mrs. Fish, Mrs. Rickard, Mrs. Murie, Mrs. Richard Stent, and Kathleen Lambie.

Another party was given in the evening when those present included Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Scott (Tauranga), Mr. and Mrs. Sage, Mr. and' Mrs. J. Cable, Miss Noela Cable, and Miss Kathleen Lambie.

STUDIO EVENING

The studio of Miss Jeanetle Briggs was tastefully decorated with Iceland poppies for the occasion of the final pupils', gathering of the year, combined with a gift evening for Miss Edna Coulson, in honour of her approaching marriage. Miss Jeanette Briggs wore sea-green satin, and Miss Coulson was in flame chappe silk. There were between fifty and sixty present, and a varied programme of musical items was given. The guest of honour opened her many gifts after supper, and a happy evening was brought to a close with the singing pf "Auld Lang Syne*''

FRAGRANT BLOOMS

YESTERDAY'S ROSE SHOW EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE The fragrant loveliness of the thousands of blooms that were arranged on tiered tables and stands in the Town [Hall yesterday afternoon, when the Wellington Horticultural Society held 'its annual rose show, commanded general admiration. There were pansies, lupins, rhododendrons, huge and manyhued: hydrangeas, and all kinds of other flowers in addition to the roses. The president, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, introduced Sir Charles Statham, who opened the show, and Lady-Statham was presented with a beautiful bouquet.

There was a very large attendance, and a thoroughly delightful time was spent in wandering around among the exhibits, in buying flowers at a stall which was in charge of Mrs. Barry Blundell, Miss Neylon, and Miss Jean Gilmer, and in having tea. Pleasant

music was supplied by a string orchestra. Tea was served in the area underneath the balcony which was screened off from the hall by a lattice bedecked with, greenery. A bowl of flowers stood on each little table and the long official table was decorated with silver bowls filled with Iceland poppies in their most delicate shades and nemesia.

The guests of the president at afternoon tea were Sir Charles and Lady Statham, Lady Myers, Lady Evelyn Drummond, Lady Frazer, Lady Luke, Mrs. C. E. Macmillan, Lady Young, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Andrews (the Mayor and Mayoress of Lower Hutt), Mrs. L. Vaughan Morgan, Mr. D. S. Patrick (president of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society), and Mrs. Patrick; Mr. J. G. MacKenzie (Director of Parks and Reserves), and Mrs. MacKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Fox, Mrs. Peter Fraser, Mr. G. S. Nicoll (secretary to the Horticultural Society), Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nicholls, and Mrs. Charlesworth. : Among others who attended the show were Mrs. David Allan and the Misses Harper and Mary Allan, Mrs. Rowland Ellis and Miss Betty Ellis, Mrs. Frank Dyer and Miss Lulu Dyer, Miss Elsmie Ward, Mrs. J. W. G. Brodie, Mrs. John O'Shea, Mrs. Hubert Nathan, Mrs. Sinclair Thompson, Mrs. Pat Williams, Mrs. B. Sutherland, Mrs. Harold. Brookes (Melbourne), Miss Jean Sutherland, Mrs. Edward Bell, Mrs. Louis Levy, -Mrs. Eric Riddiford, Mrs. Camille Malfroy and Miss Malfroy, Miss Galloway, Mrs. McParland and Miss Betty McParland, Mrs. Creagh O'Connor, Mrs. Harcourt (Fiji), Mrs. Martin Elgar, Mrs. Gledhill, Mrs. Harold Meggitt and Miss Meggitt (Sydney), Miss Estelle Beere, Miss Joan Beere, Miss Louise Hall, Miss Harcourt, Miss Muir, Miss Robertson, Mrs. James Bennie, Mrs. B. B. Wood, Miss Bothamley, Mrs. W. Armour, Mrs. R. Arlow, Miss Amy Kane, Mrs. Gordon Forbes, Mrs. E. E. Gillon, Dr. Ada Paterson, Madame Merlin, Mrs. J. Darling, Mrs. H. F. O'Leary, Madame Bendall, Mrs. W. Perry, Mrs. James Payne, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. G. P. H. Davidson, Mrs. Bassant, Mrs. J. Brown, Mrs. W. Hume (Featherston), Mrs. E. Walcott, Mrs. Charles Tringham, Mrs. Lan Tringham, Mrs. Godfrey Wilson, Mrs. Vogel, Miss Archibald,-Misses Bella, Eleanor, and Phoebe Myers, Mrs. Howard Reid, Mrs. W. H. Price, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Lisle, Mrs. W. Waddell, Mrs. W. E. A. Gill, Miss Lorna Donne, Mrs. E. Barber, Mrs. J. C. Andersen, Mrs. David Jones and Miss Jones, Mrs. Onslow Benge, Mrs. Sprott, Mrs. Powell, Miss Gamble, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Mrs. David Aiken, Mrs. Petherick, Mrs. E. R. McßJ.lop, Mrs. Dennis, Mrs. F. Symon, Mrs. R. Pearson, Mrs. D. A. Campbell, Mrs. J. T. Martin, Mrs. G. Norrie, Mrs. Kerslake, Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. A. Rattrey, Mrs. K. Morpeth, Mrs. A. Mansely, Mrs. J. Pow, Mrs. Corliss, Mrs. F. Blackley, Mrs. R. W. Kane, Mrs. W. Cunningham, Mrs. H. D. Bennett, Mrs. F. Herbert, Mrs. A. Wylie, Mrs. G. H. [P. Davidson, Mrs. Harbottle, Mrs. H. ißaillie, Mrs. C. Stewart, Mrs. H. Gibbs, Mrs. N. Galbraith, Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, Mrs. D. Little, Miss Young, Miss Cooper, Miss Hall, and Miss N. Longford.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

WAINUI-O-MATA ACTIVITIES

Despite a wet day there was a good attendance at the recent meeting of the Women's Institute at Wainui-o-mata. The president, Mrs. White, welcomed visitors from the Stokes Valley and Taita Institutes. An interesting demonstration on making Christmas gifts was given by Mrs. Morris. Some very novel and pleasing ideas were shown. The making of organdie flowers was also demonstrated. Arrangements were made for a children's Christmas party. A competition for soft toys brought a good number of entries, which will be used for the Christmas tree. The first prize was awarded to Mrs. Mason and the second to Mrs. Boys. An amusing roll-call was held, each member being asked what she would like for a Christmas gift. A delicious tea was served, the hostesses being Mesdames Faulke, Fraser, and Prince.

| The social half-hour was held and I a vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. /Morris, who was presented with a i dainty posy of flowers.

"PARENTS' DAY"

WELLINGTON GIRLS* COLLEGE

Today the principal and staff of Wellington Girls' College were "at home" to the parents and friends of the pupils. During both morning and [afternoon sessions the ordinary work | of the school was carried on, and parents visited the various class rooms to see for themselves what the ordinary [daily round in a large college is like. All departments of the college were run in the usual way. Science lessons went on in the laboratories, and botany, English, Latin, French, history, geography, commercial work, arts, and crafts were taught in the various class rooms. On the landing upstairs a great deal of activity was displayed in connection with an exhibition of "First Aid work." This attracted many interested spectators. In the afternoon when school, work was over, a short programme of musical and drill items was presented. The prize speeches in the recent competition on "Sir Truby King" and "Cecil Rhodes" were delivered by Esther Suckling and Pat Hills. A piano class under Miss Pinfold was held in the library upstairs.

Outside, tennis, tennaquoit, and other games attracted spectators. The morning and afternoon tea arrangements were in the hands of the home science staf£ and the principal, Miss Greig, received the guests.

LYCEUM CLUB

DRAMA CIRCLE ENTERTAINS

The Lyceum Club Drama Circle presented an entertainment of drama and music in the club rooms last night. There was a very large and most enthusiastic audience.

Two amusing one-act plays, produced by Miss Ahearn, evoked much merriment. The Frst, "Safe Custody," was enacted by Mrs. Sample, Mr. North, Miss Harrison, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Boyd, and Mr. Wood; and those taking part m the other, "Mother Makes Friends," were Mr. North, Miss Ahearn, Mr. Wood, and Miss Donovan Miss Fuller, Mrs. Herbert, and Miss Barclay sang several songs, the accompanists being Mrs. Wilson and Miss Doyle; and Miss Hardinge Maltby gave a group of charming recitations. Supper was served.

ST. MARY'S HOME

The annual sale of work at St. Mary's Home, Karori, which was opened yesterday afternoon by Mr. R. A. Wright, was a great success, £fi() being raised. The Christmas cakes, produce, and beautiful needlework were very quickly sold, and the afternoon tea room did very brisk business also.

Among the large number who attended were Mrs. T. H. Sprott, wife of the Bishop of Wellington, Mi's. G. W. G. Coleridge, and Mrs. Wallis. The members of the committee and their friends were also present.

NURSERY WORK

A SUCCESSFUL YEAR

In recognition of the untiring service Mrs/F. Bennett and Miss M. Bennett have given to the residential nursery over a period of many years they were unanimously elected life members at the recent annual meeting of the Khandallah branch of the Women's National Reserve, held at the residence of Mrs. R. B. Gibbons (president). Mrs. Gibbons presided, and after reading the report and balance-sheet, was warmly congratulated by Mrs. F. Porter, the Wellington district president on the very successful year the branch had had, the sum of £7O 5s 6d having been raised.

The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs. A. B. Gibbons; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. Seed, J. G. Smith, W. Gledhill, and R. Gibbons; committee, Mesdames McWilliam, Heays, McNeil, Ffltch, Green, Murphy, Porteous, Litchfield, and Nicholls; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. W. J. Phillips. A vote of thanks was accorded the retiring president, Mrs. R. B. Gibbons, and the secretary, Mrs. K. D. Grocott. Mrs. Porter gave a very interesting address on the work done at the nursery each day, ■ which was much appreciated by those present. Mrs. Gibbons, in thanking Mrs. Porter, presented her with a beautiful sheaf of flowers.

Afternoon tea was served by the committee. The collection of eggs brought by members and friends resulted in 28 dozen, being sent to the nursery, and these were greatly appreciated. ;

"TEA DANCE"

NATIONAL UNION PARTY

Once again members and guests enjoyed a very successful "tea dance" which was held last night between 5 and 8 o'clock by the executive of the National Union in the National Club, Featherston Street.

The rooms looked-bright and inviting with large bowls of Iceland poppies, and arum lilies were in the lounges. The dancing took place in the larger room and an excellent orchestra supplied the music.) A delightful buffet tea was provided, the long tables, which were artistically decorated with Iceland poppies, being set with attractive dishes of many varieties of cakes and savouries. Songs which were given by Miss Christina Young, accompanied at the piano by Mr. Claude Bennett, were a very pleasant interlude. Miss Young wore an attractive frock of multi-coloured checks and a navy hat and accessories, and Miss Mary Anscombe, who was the convener of the party, was dressed in a bright floral frock. The president, Mr. Colin Armstrong, made a brief speech.

Among those present were the Hon. F. Waite, Misses Una Scelly (Auckland), Esme Louisson, Moira Robertson, June Saint, J. Turner, Valerie Carr, Joyce May, Betty Johnson, Billy Gledhill, S. Coates, Joy McNeil, Walford, Hanlin, Alison Addison, Vivian Little, R. Stott, Jill Hayman, F. Stevens, J. Whitcombe, R. Miller, Kathleen Steele, Bunty- Tingey, Pauline Stafford, Ngaire Aplin, Diana Waters, Dorothy Price, June and Trixie Hargreaves, Norma Giorgi, Evelin Robins, Claire Mack, Shirley Walsh, Peggy Hyams, Zena Holden, Nura Grant, Joy Coad, Patricia Hogg, Noelle Charters,, Claire Perry, Joan Powell, Lorna.Bax-i ter, K. Tu6ker, Mavis Margaret Munro, T. : Peckston,■■ Mri and Mrs. Clive Brown; and Messrs. F. Stafford (secretary), S. and W. Toogood, C. Hutton, T. Lane, H. Baird, J. McKenzie, J. Tipping, P. Brodie, E. Bucklin, M. Bennie, F. Campbell, H. Clive, V. Alward, J. Y. Dixon, E. Davies, B. Clark, R. Brookman, J. Holmes, B. Aitchison, J. Harvey, G. Robinson, W. Bain, Arlow, I. Gibson, I. Lenny, lan Graves, Button, C-. Gyles, I. Burdekin, R. J. Campbell, T. Allison, R. C. Morpeth, N. Instone, W. Foot, I. Griffiths, S.' Young, C. Todd, S. Thorpe, D, E. Massey, I. E. Judd, C. E. Davies, W. Corbett, W. Walford, J. Holmes, J. Sweetzer, B. du Chateau, B. Ward, D. Townley, J. Perry,' and W. and J. Beckett.

A MODERN" PROBLEM

THE RIGHT USE OF LEISURE

"Tell me how you spend your leisure and I will tell you what you are," is I think true of the individual as well as of the nation, says a writer in the "Queen."

Leisure is becoming of increasing importance in the modern world. All those who are obliged to work to earn their living are likely to have shorter hours and an earlier retiring age. This will give all workers, therefore, greatly increased leisure, and the question of how best to employ it is both new and difficult. Hitherto there was practically no "problem" of leisure. But today, with so much more free time for all and so many cheap pleasures within the reach of nearly all, it seems as if the time had come for the schools to educate their pupils in the right use of leisure.

The schools can do much to encourage hobbies and creative work of many kinds which will give joy to the. pupils long after they have gone out into the world. At the moment many of the pleasures that occupy children's leisure are passive and call for little mental or manual effort. The young people listen to.the wireless and go to the pictures and quickly forget all they have heard and seen. They watch matches and are taken for long motor drives. All these amusements cost money and do little, as a rule, to develop any abilities or gifts that the children possess. The School, indeed, has done little to prepare them for leisure.

NEW WORK FOR THE SCHOOLS. But what if the schools were definitely to take upon themselves this new work. Suppose there was time during the school hours when each child did the thing he really wanted to do—gardening, perhaps, or keeping pets; collecting butterflies or stamps; reading, cooking, sewing, and so forth. In many of the schools "appreciation" of music is taught, but much more time might be devoted to "appreciation" of art and literature, so that when the pupils leave school at fourteen or at eighteen they would carry away with them a desire to visit picture galleries, listen to good music, and read the great books. Here is a cheap and delightful way of employing leisure, open to all everywhere.

The New Education Fellowship, that most progressive body of men and women, recognising the importance of this subject, arranged a most interesting conference at St. Andrews University during August on "Education and Leisure: How to Create a Democratic Culture." The president is Dr. A. D. Lindsay, Master of Balliol College, and among the speakers are Dr. L. P. Jacks, Mrs. C. D. Rackham and Mr. T. F. Coade, the headmaster of Bryanslon School.

ABBEY WEDDING

THE QUEEN'S GODCHILDREN

BRIDE YOUNGEST DUCHESS

(From "The Post's" Representative.) LONDON, October 26.

Particular interest attached to the wedding in Westminster Abbey this week. For one thing, both bridegroom and bride are godchildren of Queen Mary. Her Majesty was present at tl .i subsequent reception. Another point of interest is that the bride, who is now the Duchess of Roxburghe, is the youngest duchess in the kingdom. The Duke of Roxburghe is 22; his bride is 20. The bride, Lady Mary Evelyn Hungerford Crewe-Milnes, is the only daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Crewe and a granddaughter of the late Earl of Rosebery. Lady Mary's parents were married in the Abbey in 1899. The Duke of Roxburghe is the premier i baronet of Scotland, and is reported to be one of the wealthiest peers in this country. He is a second-lieuten-ant in the Royal Horse Guards, the "31ues." . Men of the regiment lined both sides of the nave, their tunics and gleaming cuirasses making a fine note of colour against the dim Abbey background. An officer presented the bride with her bouquet, the gift of the N.C.O.s and men of the B Squadron, on her arrival.

The. Archbishop of York conducted the service, assisted by the Rev. H. Stevens, rector of St. Mary's, West Horsley, where the bride's parents have a house. Among the congregation were 50 servants and tenants from the bridegroom's Scottish estate and from the Marquess of Crewe's estates.

The Marquess of Crewe gave away the bride, whose wedding dress of chalk-white romaine was cut on princess lines, with gaugings from the deep V-neck to the hip-line. The long, rounded train was cut in one with the dress, and the sleeves were long and close-fitting. A jewelled clip was -fastened at one side of the corsage and was the only trimming. From a halo headdress of silver tissue and orange blossom fell a long full tulle veil. The bouquet was of arum, tiger, and lapergeria lilies, with lilies-of-the-valley. Little Lord Primrose, aged six, son of the Earl of Rosebery, was a trainbearer, dressed in a suit of flame velvet, sashed with gold lame. With him were two little girls—Lady Elizabeth Fitzmaurice and Miss Morna Buxton—wearing long short-waisted frocks of flame velvet with wreaths' of red and flowers. The twelve bridesmaids were: Lady Anne Cavendish-Bentinck, Lady Katharine Howard, the Hon. Jacqueline Vereker, the Hon. Lavinia Strutt, Miss Euth Primrose, Miss Elizabeth Coates, Miss Leonora Baring, Miss Ursula Wyndham, Miss Beatrice and Miss Rosemary Grosvenor, Miss Jean llnnes-Ker, and Miss Margaret Stirling. | Their dresses were of flame-red chiffon velvet and fantail drapery at the ! side, and the hems were bound with rouleaux of the velvet. Their headdresses were of flame-coloured nerine with gold and silvery cellophane leaves. They carried sheaves of the same flowers. The best man was Mr. Arthur Collins, cousin of the bridegroom.

COMEDY.

Little Lord Primrose's attention presently began to wander. A spectator, in the Abbey states thatduring the address of the Archbishop, ttus' small page, standing between- the- two little girls, "stared all round 'and roorwards. Then he tickled the neck of - Lady Elizabeth. She attempted to end this diversion, but he repeated it with gusto. Lady Elizabeth put out a restraining hand, without effect. Miss Morna Buxton, on the other side, whispered to him. Lord Primrose's response was to turn and tickle ; her neck. Smiles were to be seen among the congregation, which were renewed when Lord Primrose, in his wide and flaming trousers, did three mighty 'high jumps.'

"While the register was being signed, Lord Primrose chatted with the grown-up bridesmaids standing along the side of the chancel. His.final ■contribution to the proceedings was to become tangled up in the bridal train when the Wedding March started. Coming down the chancel steps the bride and groom had to halt, laughing together, while he was extricated. Thereafter he tucked- the train firmly under his chin for safety, and also vigorously kicked it clear at each step. The expressions of little Lady Elizabeth and Miss Buxton were studies in pained reproof." AT THE EECEPTION.

The Marchioness of Crewe held a reception at Crewe House; Curzon Street, at which were present the Queen, the Duke of Kent, and the thousand other notable guests who had attended, the wedding ceremony. The Queen was a regal figure in grey velvet dress and coat trimmed with grey fox fur and a grey velvet folded toque finished with a tuft of grey ostrich feathers at the side.

The honeymoon is being spent at Cliveden, e riverside residence ,of the Viscount and Viscountess Astor. The Duke of Roxburghe succeeded his father, ttie Bth Duke, in 1932. His seats are Floors Castle, Kelso, and Broxmouth Park, Dunbar; his London home is in Carlton House Terrace.

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

BOND OF CO-OPERATION

The mother of a large family once confessed that the obsessing fear of her life was that of being taken' away from her children while they still needed her care and guidance, says a writer in an exchange. It is a fear, doubtless, shared by countless other devoted mothers of families, both large i and small.

In this particular case the fear was turned to practical account, for the mother held that the eldest daughter should receive at her hands some kind of insight into the workings of the home, the methods adopted in the guidance of the younger children, and the study of their various temperaments. Then should the time ever arrive when the mother's place must be filled, the girl could step into it prepared.

Nothing could so strongly cement the bond between mother and daughter as this co-operation. The majority of young girls will rise to an occasion of this kind with alacrity, for what girl in her teens does not love to share her mother's work and interests, and, in some degree, assume her responsibilities?

Actually, talks with the eldest daughter on domestic and family topics are often of extreme use to the mother herself. In discussing questions of individual temperaments among the younger folk, light is frequently shed for her on points which might have otherwise remained obscure.

Every girl is the richer for being instructed in the practical supervision o£ home-making. Later on, when the business of wage-earning comes along, she may have no leisure to give to ifs study. The fact that she has absorbed it in her earlier days will bo of tremendous .value, <

HERE AND THERE

Pantry Tea." Miss Katharine Tustin and Mr. David Gibson, whose wedding is to take place' next week, were the guests of honour at a delightful "pantry tea" given by Mr. and Mrs. W. White Greig at their residence in Homewood Avenue, Karori. The spacious drawing-room" was decorated with bowls of the palest pink rhododendrons and roses and deep ; purple lilac. Many amusing games and competitions were enjoyed, and. Miss Muriel Allen, with . vocal num- ; bers, and Mr. Cliff Brunt, with pianoforte solos, entertained the guests at intervals during the evening. Many gifts were received by the guests of honour. A dainty supper was served in the dining-room, which .was decorated with mock orange blossom. The guests included Mrs. A. Tustin, Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. L. Greenberg, Mrs. W. Murdoch, the Misses M. Sutcliffe, ; M. Allen, P. Prosser, J. Proudfoot, D. Waller, E. Adams, M. Fulton, M. Laurence, and Messrs. Archibald, W. Tustin, L. Greenberg, C. Brunt, W. Murdoch, B. Ross, I. Archibald, and. Lome. Farewell Tea Party. , j At the home of Mrs. Alex James, Muritai, a very pleasant farewell afternoon tea was given to Mrs. F. Webb, who is shortly leaving to reside in Auckland. The charming drawing-1 room- was decorated' with roses and azaleas; a central bowl of magnificent 1 lupins attracted much attention. Mrs. Webb was presented with a dainty bouquet of roses by the hostess. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Fagan, Miss Goodwill, and Mrs. Pa*on, and a delicious tea was served. Mrs. Wise, Mayoress of Eastbourne, in an appropriate speech, conveyed the good wishes of the Plunket Society committee and the League of Mothers, Mrs. Webb being a staunch supporter of both societies. The proceedings ended with. the singing of "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld- Lang Syne."

An Unclaimed Cake. It is announced that the holder of ticket B. 152 is the winner of the 251b cake donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, which was raffled in aid of the Wellington South Queen Carnival. To Make Beetroot Tender.

A correspondent has kindly submitted the following useful household hint: Instead of cooking beetroot for hours to make tender, try this way: Peel and slice thinly beetroot of any size. Place in saucepan with one teaspon of salt and one tablespoon of sugar, cover with water, and boil for half an hour. Remove pan from stove, leaving beetroot , in its water overnight. You will then discover the vegetable to be tender and rich in colour.

Navy League Visits. It has been decided by the Wellington Education' Board to inform the Wellington branch of the Navy League that it regrets it cannot see its way to depart from its previous .decision to restrict visits to schools to times outside school hours. The board received a letter from the league asking for permission for a representative to visit schools in the Wairarapa and Marlborough districts during 1936.

Port of Wellington. The shipping and cargo statistics for the month of October for the Port of Wellington show an increase in the cargo handled and a decrease in the tonnage of shipping arrivals when compared with the figures for October of last year. The total tonnage of trading vessels arriving amounted to 291,141 tons as against 298,995.t0ns last year.V The gross tonnage of cargo inwards, I 'outwards, and transhipped was 133,828 tons compared with 121.081 tons, or 12,747 tons greater than that of the same month in the year preceding. General cargo imported to and exported from British and foreign ports shows a decrease and coal, timber, oils in bulk, wool, butter, and cheese' all show an increase.

A Jumble Sale.

On Tuesday last the Wellington South Nursing Division conducted a jumble sale, and later a "bring and buy" evening; the proceeds of both being for competition funds. During the evening some delightful tap and step dances were given by Misses Judy Cooper, Shirley McDonald, and Master Keith Woollett (pupils of Miss Hazel Martin). Miss Gloria Kemsley also entertained, with a tap dance, and songs rendered by Miss Betty QuirlJe were very much appreciated. Mrs. Preston, president, presented Miss V. Bush with the "Rhodes" rose bowl, and Miss P. Leydon with the "Platts-Mills" Cup, each to be held for three months. Supper was served.

FAMILY TRADITION

WATER-COLOUR AUCTIONED

The first part of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's honeymoon is being spent at Boughton House, near Kettering, a seat of the Duke of Buccleuch, states "The Post's" London correspondent.

There is a tradition extending over many generations for members of the Buccleuch family to spend their honeymoons at Boughton. The Duchess of Gloucester's parents, the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, followed this precedent, as did her brother, the Earl of Dalkeith, and several of her uncles and aunts. Boughton House became a possession of the Dukes of Buccleuch by the marriage in 1767 of the third Duke with Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of George, Duke of Montagu. The house is set in the heart of Northamptonshire, in a well-wooded district oh the edge of Rockingham Forest. The River Ise, a small tributary of the Nene, meanders through the park. A water-colour of Boughton House painted by the Duchess is to be auctioned for a hospital charity. It is a study of the lawns and trees, with the long, low, creeper-clad house in the background. This painting was exlii-! bited in London in 1933, and is owned by Lord Ernest Hamilton, who considers it is the Duchess's best work.

The Duke and Duchess have for the present given up their intention of finding a town house. They will spend most of their tim'e at Camberley, where the Duke of Gloucester will be at the Staff College. It has been decided, therefore, that they shall have apartments in Buckingham Palace to use on the few occasions they will be in residence in London. These are being prepared.

The design for the new coat-of-arms

■ inch is necessitated combines the arms of the Duke of Gloucester with those of the Montagu-Douglas-Scott family.

WHEN STAINING FLOORS

I When floors, are being stained, or wooden fixtures painted, it is difficult | to avoid making marks on the adjoining skirting boards or walls. To prevent any risk of overlapping it is worth while to buy a roll of decorator's tape and to use it as a protective margin. The tape is easily fixed and removed, and may be used several limes, cither on wood work or on papered walls..