TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 150, 28 June 1938, Page 16

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

CONSULAR PARTY

MR. AND MRS. GUNJI ENTERTAIN

Charming decorations were a feature of a very pleasant party given at the Majestic Lounge yesterday afternoon by the Consul-General for Japan, Mr. K. Gunji, and Mrs. Gunji, who lately arrived in New Zealand from Japan with her infant daughter. Long trestle tables on the dancing floor were covered with ivory white satin, and pleated draperies of Japanese silk reached to the floor, while silver epergnes and vases of orange and lemon Iceland poppies made a blaze of colour above the ivory white. Near the door, behind the host and hostess, was a large bowl of the national flowers—chrysanthemums, in tones of bronze and gold. High palms set about the lounge added to the effect, and the tables were set all round, with a cocktail bar at the end. Delicious afternoon tea and accompaniments, sweet and savoury, were served, and later cocktails and other warming beverages were served, and were acceptable on such a cold afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gunji received at the entrance, the latter wearing a national costume of deep blue patterned with gold, the kimono worn long and the obi at the waist being embroidered in many vivid tones. With them were the Vice-Consul for Japan, Mr. N. Nakafuji, and Mrs. Nakafuji, the latter wearing a kimono of soft yellow, patterned in a deeper tone of yellow, while the obi had both yellow and brown in its embroidery. Orchestral music was played, and later Miss Sally Paige played piano solos and also accompanied songs sung by Mr. Barend Harris. Another interesting item wets a guitar solo played by Mr. Hoffmeister, accompanied by Mr. Lavin. Mr. Gunji, in a brief speech, said it afforded him ineffable pleasure to look around and see so many happy faces. Their initial and entirely natural feeling of being strangers in a strange land had been quickly dissipated by the friendly, warm-hearted reception accorded them on every side. "The Japanese Government," he said, "decided last year to open a ConsulateGeneral in your Capital City owing to the recent increasing trade between New Zealand and Japan necessitating :he permanent stationing of a Government representative in New Zealand. Consequently our office was opened in Wellington on January 24 by my staff. : arrived here on April 26, and my wife arrived a week ago. In Japan, when a 'amily removes its home to another 3lace the husband or wife calls on the leighbours taking three or five bowls >f a kind of Japanese vermicelli with roup as a token of the desire for kindly riendship. This vermicelli is called soba,' a Japanese word equivalent to nearby or friendly neighbours.' The listribution of soba to neighbours con'eys a wish on the part of the new:omers to cultivate their friendship, custom is so simple and humble hat even the poorest in my country ■ an afford to observe it. Here in We' ington, however, Mrs. Gunji and fere confronted with a difficult pre ilem if we were to carry out the cer uries-old custom of distributing bowl f soba among all our neighbours! T ave furnished the Japanese vermi elli for all you good people, I an fraid, would have overtaxed the culin ry resources of our modest abode, no ) mention the number of motor-lorrie, 'hich would have been necessary t< lsure prompt delivery. Therefore, wi rave your forgiveness for our neglec 1 not calling on all of you with bowl: t soba. We very sincerely trust tha 3u will accept this humble entertain lent here today as our sincere greet ig to you, as well as a token of oui ssire to develop the deepest friend lip wtih you, although we have sither vermicelli to distribute noi ive we been able to call on you yet, rs. Gunji and I most heartily appreate your great kindness in sparing e time in your very busy lives to ime here to meet us this afternoon, e thank you all with the utmost icerity." Among those present were the Rt. Dn. Sir Michael and Lady Myers, the ;>n. H. G. R. Mason and Mrs. Mason, e Hon. W. E. Barnard and Mrs. Barird, the Hon. Sir Walter Carncross id Lady Carncross, the Hon. Sir larles Statham and Lady Statham, r Donald and Lady McGavin, the 3n. W. Perry and Mrs. Perry, the Dn. Mr. Justice Johnston and Mrs. hnston, the Hon. Mr. Justice Quilm, the Hon. Mr. Justice Blair, the >n. Mr. Justice O'Regan and Mrs. Regan, Dr and Mrs. G. Craig, Mrs. McVicar, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. rimgeour, Colonel and Mrs. Puttick, •oup-Captain T. M. Wiilkes and Mrs. ilkes, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Weston, :. and Mrs. B. d'Acunzo, Mr. and •s. Pinkerton. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Treadwell, Mr. K. Ikeda, Mr. K. mura, Mr. and Mrs. S. Fuse, Mr. d Mrs. O. C. Mazengarb, Mr. and s. W. E. Leicester, Mrs. P. B. Cooke, . and Mrs. Hardwick Smith, Mr. and s. H. P. Blundell, Colonel and Mrs. wles, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, the Hon. iiott Davis and Mrs. Davis, Mr. d Mrs. W. H. Robertshawe, ;utenant-Colonel Corrigan, Mr. i Mrs. L. Corrigan, Mr. A. rnett, Mr. and Mrs. D. E uhy, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tringham, dy Frazer, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. lolefield, Mrs. C. A. Berendsen, Mr. 3 Mrs. J. W. Heenan, Mrs. E. D. od, Commissioner and Mrs. Cumngs, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Holland, ss D. Bray, Mr. and Mrs. T. Seddon and Mrs. C. E. Adams, the Rev Katz, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin. IARLEY'S AUNT CLUB MYSTERY NIGHT KORERO he Charley's Aunt Club korero prosd a delightful entertainment for many members and friends who inded. The hall was attractively orated and was arranged in cabaret e with tables adorned with spring •'ers and autumn-tinted foliage. ters of "Black Cats," "The Old man Riding the Moon," skulls and isbones, question marks, and various 1 :r emblems made usual mural 1 srations. Behind the footlights were 1 rangeas of autumn tonings. The 1 irman was the president. Mr. Barton 1 ger. ( n enjoyable programme of old-time 1 modern dances interspersed with ! lical items was presented. The ' hans* Quartet (Messrs. E. A. Rolfe, 1 i Brulifauer. J. Taylor, and B. L. Rose) played very acceptably. An 1 ■ntric duo was given by Mies Helen ' th and Mr. Jack Blake, and Mr. 1 ce was also seen in a solo dance. { Austin Blackie gave much pleasure ' i several tenor solos, his accom- 1 ist being Miss Dorothy Spinks. \ ;ral novelty dances included "The ' tery Train," "The Wishing Dance," a mystery "Monte Carlo." Mr. A. /loores was M.C. l excellent savoury supper was ed. Black cat hats were given to •yone and added to the decor of c evening. j z

WANGANUI NOTES A. AND P. BALL (From "The Past's" Representative.) WANGANUI, June 27. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Marton District A. and' P. Association was celebrated by a ball, one of the most enjoyable held by the association, The Civic Theatre was gaily decorated and a Stratford dance band played gay music. The newly-reno-vated supper-room was very attractive with its flowers and well-laden tables. Among the many present were Mesdames E. B. Gordon (in black lace), J. H. .Dashwood (gold satin), A. H. Wing (black velvet), B. Wing (needle thread lace), L. Horgan (pink crepe romaine), Mac-Stewart (Feilding), F. R. Brice (black romaine), A. C. Vile (floral marocain), R. T. Fergusson (Turakina Valley), H. A. Coleman (ivory and green satin), J. Woodland (Palmerston North), J. Dravitzke (New Plymouth); Misses Wing, D. Harris, J. Hare (Wanganui), M. Miller (Palmerston North),'M. Bush (Turakina), F. Way, F. Gudopp, T. McDonald, O. Galpin, N. Simpson, J. and D. Whale,

j E. Weston (Hunterville), M. Gooda (Rangiwahia), V. Nicholas, M. Fit; gerald, A. Shields, B. Lampp, M. Cuir * mins, C. Moon (Mangaweka), J. M< Queen, N. Paterson, E. Davies, I. Mc Intyre (Hunterville), M. Todd, A.- Calc well (Feilding), D. Oldfield, and J Stewart (Ohingaiti). Golden Wedding. Two former residents of Norsewooi and Raetihi, Mr. and Mrs. John Fred rickson, celebrated their golden wed > ding at their home in Wanganui oi Saturday. Mr. Fredrickson came a a boy of 10 from Sweden with hi parents, and Mrs, Fredrickson cami from Norway with her parents, as ; little girl, and both can tell of thi hardships of the early days in thii country. Concert Party. Carrying with them extensive scenery paraphernalia and an orches tra of eighteen, the Wanganui R.S.A concert party visited Waver ley lasl week, and staged its Anzac Day success, "Whizz Bangs," in aid of the school bath fund at Waverley. A capacity house greeted the artists, and the three scenes, with "hits," excellent "takes-off," arid clever skits, were greatly appreciated by the crowd. Dr. P V. Graves thanked the Wanganui party for its generous help. Personals. Dr. and Mrs. J. Duncan are Waverley visitors to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs." Sydney Smith are spending a holiday in the Bay of Plenty district. Mrs. G. I. Patinson and Miss Joyce Patinson, who have been visiting Patea, have returned to Wellington. Misses M. and P. Radford, Westport, are visiting Mrs. F. Harris, Mangaweka. Miss H. McFarlane is a Wellington visitor to Kawhatau, the guest of Mrs. G. A. Bailey. Lady Cogle and Mrs. George Cogle are Christchurch visitors for the Hig-gins-Edmonds wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Spense Lyons, who have been visiting Stratford, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hatrick before returning to Wellington. Mrs. Freda Cunningham has returned after visiting Wellington. A MODERN HEARTH LOW CIRCULAR SETTEE At a recent London exhibition one of the newest furnishing ideas was the modern treatment of a hearth, where the absence of an open fire, inevitable in present-day blocks of flats, was compensated for by luxuriously comfortable settees and rugs, states an exchange. A very low settee, well sprung and deep, was arranged right round the hearth, with its electric fire, and within the space enclosed a rug of sheepskins was spread on a mattress of sponge-like rubber, so that there was every excuse for elegant lounging. Colours in this room were interesting. The settee was upholstered in a delicate yellow, the windows were lung with white silk curtains verti:aily striped in green, one chair was 1 :overed in red, another in bearskins, ! iurniture was made of a newly-treated 1 nahogany that was pale pink in colour, 1 ;he sheepskin rug by the fire was a 1 :hestnut brown, another one, by the lesk, was white, and a shelf near the J settee was painted blue—a mixture, ( jerhaps, but somehow it all seemed to ( larmonise. ' Another, very new idea is for one vail to be painted grey and the others 1 vhite. We are told that a single grey f vail sets off all other shades admir- I ibly. Furs and skins are considered mmensely smart for upholstery, and j vhite skins are particularly in denand for spreading on darkly-polished 0 loors. I TO PRESERVE LEMONS ° s p A correspondent asks if any reader fi an kindly supply her with an easy P lethod of preserving lemonr li

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

ENRICHING LEISURE HOURS (From "The Post's" Representative.) A challenging speech to fathers and mothers to interest themselves actively in the cultural and spiritual welfare of their boys and girls was made by Mr. V. C. Jones (general secretary of the YJVI.C.A.) at a well-atended meeting of parents organised by the ladies' auxiliary of the Lower Hutt branch of the Y.M.C.A. on Saturday night.

Devoting the first part of his address to the history of the organisation and its aim of service to the individual boy and to the community generally, Mr. Jones explained how the Y.M.C.A. had been formed to meet certain needs in the life of large communities, and spoke of some of the contributions it has made to individual character and to national life in many countries of the world.

"If there was ever a time when we are needed here it is now," he said. "During the depression years we did an enormous amount of work, but now, with prosperous times, new conditions demand that we must extend

11 our scope in order that thousands of :- young men throughout the country l- may be shown how to spend their additional leisure and money to. their i- best advantage. That some of 'New |. Zealand youth needs this teaching is r. shown undoubtedly b ythe high delinquency rate. By providing worthwhile interests and objectives in the leisure hours of our young people, we i are out to combat these evils. In this J- work the wholehearted co-operation - and support of the parents is esseni tial—we want the fathers and mothers s as well as the sons." s "We parents," he continued, "in the J eyes of the young generation may api pear stodgy. The young folk can be ; 'Right' or 'Left,' that is speaking, not 5 politically, but positively or negatively according to Christian ideas. And in spite of our impatience, intolerance, our lack of. courage, sympathy or 1 understanding at times, we nevertheless want to do for them what the ; policemen does for society—that which ■ is best for them, and, collectively ' speaking, for the community. It is in 1 boyhood that a man's character is made, and it is to the interest of every family with sons and daughters —the fathers and mothers of. the next . generation—to respond to this Chris-1; tian and social work. I want you to J protect your boy into this environ- 1 ment where he will be called upon to 1 make his own decisions and to 'find ■ himself,' but I also want your backing ; both here and at home to keep in ' touch with him and continue the In- 1 fluence for good. What a contribu- •< tion this institution can make to the 1 youth of the community if the older 3 people will stand by it! We must all 1 make a stand to think ourselves and < to make others think in terms of £ society, and, if I may say so, 'sell' 1 our idea of service to the community. 3 What this centre can do is to make I the surrounding community conscious a that the Y.M.C.A. can be just as essen- X tial to it as any public service, but I instead of producing the best quality C of gas or electric service, it will be a producing a human element—the best I in young manhood. In conclusion, I I\ may say that this individual effort by S the branch can be just as vital as anything that has ever happened here, and I wish the branch the best of fortune in the big job before it." i With Mrs. C. G. Hedge (chairman J; of the ladies' auxiliary) presiding, a r hearty vote of thanks was accorded to " Mr. Jones for his address. I A short musical programme, con- i: sisting of songs delightfully rendered * by Mrs. F. Potter and Mrs. Noel Tay- p lor and elocutionary items by Miss E. , Ransome, was received with apprecia- ® tion, Mrs. J. W. Andrews playing the accompaniments. Notice was given of ™ a "Mothers' and Sons' Night" to be £ held in mid-July, at which the fathers [ will act as hosts and attend to all the P arrangements, including supper. A delicious home-made supper provided by T the ladies' auxiliary closed this useful , and informative meeting. t ' SOCIAL CLUB'S FIRST DANCE J cl gr The first annual dance of the recent- so ly-inaugurated Denhard Social Club 0 { ivas held in the Rex Hall, Kilbirnie, in Saturday. The energetic commit- jj £ :ee was congratulated on the outstandng success of the function. Approxi- jvj, nately seventy couples were present 0 f uid a first-class orchestra and an ex- tu :ellent supper resulted in a most en- w j oyable evening. Novelties and?multi- i a < :oloured streamers were in pleasing sh :ontrast to gay frockings. The Monte sh< 2arlo dance was won by Mr. and Mrs. wi j. Day. Mr. Frank Rosenberg was 1 A.C., and an exhibition dance was Dc ;iven by Mr. Jimmy James and lartner. of wl JEW BABY BOOK OF KNITWEAR. alt It's gorgeous! Includes ail sorts va f woollies for baby for the first six 0 f lonths. Knitting instructions for 25 tor jvely garments from frocks and to verall sets to bootees, bonnets, and pas hawls. The finest baby book ever rie roduced. Send lOd in stamps today hei Dr "The Stitchcraft Baby Book" to bui atons and Baldwins, Box 1441 V, Wei- spe ngton.—Advt. ma

WEDDINGS MARSHALL—GEORGESON. St. Andrew's Church, Welling Terrace, was the scene of a prei wedding on Wednesday evening, wl: Dora Muriel, youngest daughter Mr. and Mrs. J. Georgeson, Wellii ton, was married to Wesley John, 01 son. of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Marsh; also of Wellington. The Rev. E. Orange officiated. The bride, who was escorted by 1 father, wore a beautiful model goi of rich ivory satin, embossed flowi in pearls and silver massed the frc and back of bodice, finishing over t sleeves and down the beautiful tra The sleeves were long and tight. Peter Pan collar heavily embossed the same design finished the attract] neckline. Her tulle veil, which form a second train, fell from a cluster ivory velvet flowers and until afl the ceremony she wore a short v of tulle over her face. Her sheaf v, of roses, stephanotis, and maidenh; fern. The bride's sister, Mrs. Peter Jac son, was matron of honour, and t bridesmaids were Misses Dorot Turnbull (Waimate) and Lois Selle They were dressed alike in bouffs frocks of shell pink French chiff over silver lame, with tailored bodic and tucked sleeves. They wc wreaths of cyclamen in their hair a carried sheafs of cyclamen in de and pale pink. The best man 'was Mr. Peter Jac son, and groomsmen were Mess Gerald Hendra and Jerry Warner, a: the ushers Messrs. Vincent Treach Kenneth Mountjoy, Tom Lancasti and John Rippin. During the signing of the registi Mrs. P. Hendra sang "Beloved, it ' Morn." As the bride and bridegroom we leaving the church, they were pi sented with a silver horseshoe I Verna Hendra. The reception rooms of the MayfE Cabaret were gay with flowers, chiel Iceland poppies and carnatioi Shrubs and graceful palms we banked in a cool green mass on bo sides of the entrance hall. Silv epergnes on the tables were filled wi vivid Iceland poppies and bracken, beautiful wedding bell hung over tl wedding party. Mrs. Georgeson ai Mrs. Marshall received their gues Mrs. Georgeson was wearing a froi of fine black lace, appliqued in silv lame, with a black velvet hat trimm with shoulder veil. She carried bouquet of red roses. The brid groom's mother wore a frock of m: blue and silver embossed cloqi with a toque to tone, and she carrii apricot roses. When Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Marsh; left for a motor tour of the Nor Island, the bride travelled in a st of red earth tweed, with jade grei velvet waistcoat and gloves, and h toque was of antelope felt in tl same shade as the suit, and was finis] ed with a swathe of velvet, and si wore furs (the gift of the bridegroom Their future home will be in Wellin ton. There were approximately 190 gues at the reception. They included M and Mrs. J. G. Marshall, Mrs. i Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. H. Camero the Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Orange, Mr. ar Mrs. J. Paton, Mrs. Hendra, Miss 1 Hendra, Miss E. Irvine, Mr. and Mr Barclay, Mr. and Mrs. H. Studholm Mrs. Sigvertsen, Mr. and Mrs. B. Wi liams, Mr. and Mrs. D. Kennedy, M and Mrs. K. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. 1 ' Paton, Miss M. Paton, Mr. and Mrs. ] McJennett, Miss G. McJennett, Mr. an Mrs. Vear, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wi liams, Mr. G. Harrison, Miss Barke: Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilson, Miss R. Bitoss Mr. and Mrs, K. Thompson, Mr. £ Tucker, Miss A. Pitts, Mr. T. Lancastei Miss A. Richards, Mr. J. Hetheringtor Miss J. Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. H. I Cullimore, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Meadt Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gray, Mr. and Mrs Chalker, Mr. and Mrs. J. Georgesor Mr. V. Treacher, Mrs. Ross, Judg Jones, Miss O. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. 1 Farrington, Mrs. Crockford, Mrs Sellers, Mr. K. Mountjoy, Miss V. Mac den, Mr. and Mrs. Madden, Mi L. Wilkens, Mr. R. Harrison, Mis R. Paton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Buck master, Mrs. Clarridge, Mr. an< Mrs. A. Buckmaster, jun., Mr. and Mrs Leslie, Miss D. Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. N Godfrey, Mr. J. Coombe, Miss Taylor Mr. S. Farrington, Miss D. Farrington Mr. Allingham, Mrs. B. Turnbull, Mr and Mrs. Creeke, Mrs. Blewitt, Mr. W A. Bartlett, Miss E. Hilliker, Mr. anc Mrs. A. G. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. E. E Stoupe, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wells, Mrs Mcßobie, Master Mcßobie, Miss J Stoupe, Mr. J. Melville, Miss L. Douglas, Mr. J. Rippin, Miss U. Cameron Mr. S. Studholme, Miss Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Bindley, Mr. and Mrs. Phipps, Mr, Phipps, jun., Miss V. Cripps, Mr. F. Mr. and Mrs. S. Clarke, Mr. m 4 Mrs. W. C. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. T. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. F. Clayton, Mr. md Mrs. B. Lough, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stoupe, Mr. and Mrs. F. Stoupe, Mr. ind Mrs. Sowerby, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Pitcher, tfr. and Mrs. McCausland, Mr. and Urs. C. H. Pritchard, Mr. and Mrs. vlcKeen, Mr. T. Cochrane, Miss D. Datps, Mr. and Mrs/ S. W. Hatts, Mr. ind Mrs. W. Terry, Mr. W. G. West, tfiss D. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. V. R. rield, Mr. W. Scott, Mrs. J. Hill, Mr. ). Hill, Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson, Mr. nd Mrs. P. H. Kinsman, Mr. and Mrs. V. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mason, )r. and Mrs. E. J. Luke, Mr. and Mrs., r. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. M. Connelly, Mr. nd Mrs. W. J. Mountjoy, Master B. lountjoy, Miss L. Mountjoy, Mr. and Irs. V. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. chloss, Mr. A. Schloss. VAN DE VELDE—COTTERELL. Miss Edna Fortescue Cotterell, oungest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. i. E. Cotterell, Coutts Street, Kilbirie, was married several months ago 1 Durban, South Africa. The brideroom was Mr. Clement Van de Velde, •urban, only son of Mr. H. Van de elde, Sydney. The ceremony took lace at St. John's Church. The bride, who was escorted by Ir. Ernest Orme, Johannesburg, ore a gown of rich honeydew satin, hich was closely ruched down the 2ntre front and back of the -bodice > draw it in moulded draperies to er figure. Fitting closely over the ipline, it flared fully in front and ; the back it swept into a long train, he bodice featured a heart-shaped jcolletage, with a halter collar and he long, tight-fitting sleeves were lished with rows of tiny buttons. A jlumirious fine silk net veil was asped to her head by a tiara of aduated sprays of pearl orange blosm and she carried a lovely bouquet golden roses, with, two longer, •earners of roses extending to the m of her gown. Her only bridesmaid, Miss Catriona :Donald, wore a sleeveless redingote palest lily-leaf taffeta over a picre frock of frilled net and lace, th tiny puffed sleeves edged with :e. A high taffeta toque with a ort, stiffened eye-veil was worn, and 2 carried a bouquet of scarlet roses, ■ th one long trail of roses. The best man was Mr. Donald Mcinald. \ reception was held at the home Captain and Mrs. D. McDonald, 10 received the guests. Mrs. McDon--1 wore a gown of navy embossed argette with a hat to match. Mrs. n de Velde's going-away frock was cream triple chiffon with tiny butis and loops from the high neckline the hem and hand embroideries in ;tel colours on the collar. She card a cream braided redingote and • halo hat was of fine cream balliitl straw. The honeymoon was nt motoring and the couple will ke their home at Cape Town.