WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 19023, 19 August 1925, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

[By. DIANA.]

Reports of social functions will fee welcomed for this column. " Diana ” wfll also answer all reasonable questioQS relating to tho homo, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest to her sox, But each letter or report must hear tho writer’s name and address aa a guarantee of genuineness, and questions that do not permit m a pwhlio cannot bo answered. Questions should he concisely P 3 * B ud tbs writer’s nom do plants clearly written.

Last Friday Admiral Marvell am l some of his staff, desiring to see something of Columba College, were naturally received with great enthusiasm by all connected with the school. They arrived in the morning with Air Loudon (chairman of tho Harbor Board) and Airs Loudon, and were received by Aliss Ross. ALA., Airs Walsh, Professor Davies, the house staff, Alrs_ Ewing and Messrs Prydo and Gow being also present. Alorning tea was the first item on the programme, and tho admiral remarked with surprise on the possibility of having spring and “ fad flowers at the same time. The pupils Meanwhile assembled in the Constance Hall (which was appropriately decorated with Stars and Stripes ami Union Jacks). And what an ovation they pave tho guests of honor! Aliss Ross, in her usual happy way, introduced the visitors, after which the admiral addressed the girls, saying how pleased ho was to bo with them in/ a mighty fine school, arid I esteem it a great * privilege to see tho flower of young New Zealand so bright and promising as you girls arc,” With delightful sympathy for youngsters, he advocated hard work, but not too hard, and urged thorn to go in to the University if possible, and then actually shook hands and had a little chat with each pupil. One of the staff desiring to see a “haka,” the senior pupils were able to gratify him. Such visits do a lot towards tho cementing of friendships, and so are really of international value.

A highly successful and most enjoyable plain and fancy dress dance was hold in tho South Dunedin Town Hall on tho evening of August 12, when the employees of the Now Zealand IV ax Vesta Company entertained about HO couples of their relatives and _ friends. About fifty couples attended in lancy dress, and tho originality and artistic effect made the judging, which was left in tho able hands of the musicians (Messrs Driscoll and Bcath), a difficult affair. The prizes, three of which were provided by tho management and staff, and two by the committee, wore awarded to the wearers of costumes representing a “Royal Vesta” box, “Peace,” “ Hop-along Cassidy,” an “Old English Lady,” and a “Rose” in crepe paper. The pleasure ol the evening was added to by tho attendance of forty or fifty American sailors and petty officers, who entered into the festive spirit of the evening with great good-will, and the blending of the naval uniforms with the gay-colored dresses had a pleasing effect. A dainty supper was prepared by the ladies of the committee, and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the, singing of £ An Id Lang Sync,’ the American guests being nowise shy of their voices, which their enthusiasm led them to use with splendid effect.

The Denial Students’ Association ball last Friday was a groat success, and the organisers are to bo heartily congratulated on the efficient way the whole filling was carried out. The Allen Hall was very gay _ with its bright decorations, the charming frocks of tho dancers, and the handsome uniforms of tho American officers, who turned up in quite largo numbers. The guests were received by tho executive members of the association, these being Miss Jones (who wore a graceful frock of orchid georgette silver beaded), Aliss Joughin (clad in a charming figured jade green georgette gown), Messrs Gilbert!, Kinnear. Priestly, Irwin, and Jacobs. Dr Alarshall Alacdonald represented the University Council, and Dr 801 l the staff, and Airs Alarshall Alacdonald (wearing a very pretty pink and silver brocade gown) acted as chaperon. An excellent supper was provided in tho men’s common room, which was decorated with spring flowers and floating balloons. Althogether tho Dental Association can congratulate itself on tho popularity of its ball.

The Otago University 'Women’s Association has just held its annual weekend reunion; and very successful it has proved. Friday evening was given up to a certain amount of routine business. followed by a pleasant social hour and supper. Aliss F. Allan, ALA., presided. Aliss Bentham, ALA., read the necessary minutes, and AIHs Jones, ALA., rend tho balance-sheet. There was the usual discussion on amalgamation of this body with the International Federation, and once again it was decided to keep them separate. The programme included songs by Aliss Bertha Clement /accompanied by Aliss L White), piano solo by Aliss Marie Himmel, classical dance by Aliss Eileen Service, and recitation by Aliss Doris Al'utthows. Saturday afternoon was devoted to a jolly walk over Lawyers Hoad to Anderson Bay, where tea refreshed the weary pedestrians. On Sunday evening a special .service was held in Ross Chapel, Knox College, when Professor Hewitson conducted the service, Dr Dickie preached, Dr Fisher road the lessons, and Professor Adams took charge of the organ. Afterwards till present were Invited by Airs Hewitson to supper over at the lodge. The association numbers well on to 200 members, and is quite a, live society, capable of keeping up the interest of past women graduates.

Dr and Mrs Spudding, of Alosgiel, and Dr and Airs !(. F (fail, of (!utram, were guests of the officers for luncheon on Tuesday on board the Port Hamilton. Burns Hall was a scene of gaiety on Alonday evening last week, when First Church Young Women’s Club held its annual “at home” to the young men of the congregation. Hie ball bad bean tastefully decorated with red and gold streamers, and looked very bright and gay. Nearly 200 members and their friends were present, including fifty officers and men of tho visiting fleet. Dr and Mrs Merrington, tho presidents of the club, were host and hostess, and received the visitors. A splendid programme had been arranged, with jolly games and competitions. A feature of the evening was the paper dress competition, in which the gentlemen attired their partners in artistic and original styles of frocks made with paper and pins, and trimmed with streamers. The sailors were most successful in this, one winning tho prize for the prettiest dress, and another for the most original. Items were given by Dr Alerrington, Afessrs AVest, G. Salmond, and T. Sunderland, and a ‘Scene from Everyday Life’ was given by Misses Strothers and APKeeman. After ‘ Aulcl Lang Syne ’ had been sung the New Zealand boy’s gave a “ haka ” for the benefit of tho sailors, who responded with the ‘ Ship’s Cry, which brought to a close a very jolly and happy evening.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs Al'Daniell and Mrs Sasser, who arc over with their officer husbands, are staying at Onslow House. Miss Ngaio Garland has gone for a short visit to Mrs J. A.P Arthur, Clyde. Mrs L. G. Maclean and her two daughters have returned to Dunedin after spending six happy weeks in Wellington as the guests of Airs J. S. Hiddleston. The wedding recently took place at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, of Aliss May Evatt, only daughter of Air and Airs Evatt, of Island Bay, to Air Guy Tapley, second son of Air and Airs H. Livingstone Tapley, of Dunedin.

The annual meeting of the Otago branch of the International Federation of University Women (which was postponed owing to the epidemic) took place last Saturday in the homo science buildings. Dr Marion Whyte, as chairwoman, presided, and the business was soon disposed of, the chief item being the re-relection of last year's officials and committee.

Tho Tudor Hall has indeed proved itself an inestimable boon to the dancing community, when accommodation has been taxed to its utmost. Hostesses find cabaret parties very popular, and they themselves, not being harassed with details, can enjoy themselves, too. Several private gatherings were organised, hostesses including Airs Acton-Adams and Aliss Thcomin.

Air Jas. Begg (dominion president of the Navy League) and Airs Begg gave a very jolly dance at their homo on Monday night for officers of the American fleet. The rooms were beautifully decorated, and everything went off with a swing. Among those present were Mesdamcs T. Ross, Cotterill, Fergus, Begg, Reid (Milton), APDauiell, Misses Le Cron, O’Neill (2), Alaunscll, Roberts. Finch, Johnstone, Fitzgerald, Vipan, Logan, Blomfiehl, Hartmann (2), Nevill, Howes, Park, Halstcd (2), Griffiths (New Plymouth), Storey (Southland), Holmes, Alii no (2), and Rose.

A surprised man was Admiral Alarvell on Friday night, when at the close of a delightfully social and informal evening Air Tapley presented him behalf of the host and hostesses (Mr and Airs J. J. Clark) with a beautiful travelling rug, which the guest assured the donors would quickly he snapped up by his wife as soon as she sot eyes on it. The other American guests were also handed beautiful boxes of chocolates, winch, they said, would help to replace forbidden beverages on the way back.

A very enjoyable little concert was given on Friday evening, August 7, at Dr Falconer’s residence, London street, the object being to raise funds for the Melanesian Mission. Tho promoters and performers were C. and K. Falconer, E. Siedeberg, P. and AI. Ibhotson. and N. Vipan. This was a further effort by the same girls (all pupils of St. Hilda’s School) to benefit tlie funds of the mission. Those present considered the concert a highly successful one, and expressed a wish that the performance bo repeated at an early date.

‘ Life,’ that popular Australian magazine, has an article of quite unusual interest in the August number. I refer to the story of the gallant Captain Scott, who succeeded so tragically in his quest for the South Polo. The writer ; Air Carlyle Smytho, was with Captain Amundson at the time the nows came through, and he was fortunate enough to got not only tho victor’s private views of tho whole expedition, but also photographs taken by Captain Frank Hurley, when in the frozen South with Sliackleton. There arc, of course, many other interesting articles and stories to suit every taste.

The “ Cercle Francais ” on Monday had quite an interesting little ceremony, when M. Paul Saldaigno (vicepresident) presented Dr Thompson with the beautiful bronze modal sent from Prance, on behalf of the “ Alliance Francaiso,” for the most meritorious member. The choice of the recipient was unanimous, as Dr Thompson was not only connected with the founding of the Cercle, but 1m has since continued to he one of its most valued members, and still devotes much time and thought to keeping it going._ Tho evening was then spent in reading a play. As tho school will bo reopened, the next meeting will take place, as usual, in the Girls’ High School.

Tho Victoria Hall presented _ a gay and pretty scone on Saturday night on tho occasion of a fancy dress at Dixieland. A large crowd was present, but dancing was" indulged in quite comfortably. Several of our American visitors were present and enjoyed tho evening thoroughly, the musical programme being very favorably commented upon. Prizes for best fancy dresses were awarded Aliss Cooper (cigarette) and Aliss Marny (English lady), while several other costumes called for special comment. During the evening Air F. Sligo played some enjoyable extras, accompanied by Mr G. Lister on the saxophone.

It isn’t often that man’s special rcserve—his club—is open to members of the fair sex; indeed, women show themselves much more open and hospitable on this point, perhaps because they are not so nervous of man monopolising their interests 1 Anyhow, the sacred precincts of the University Club threw open its doors last Friday night, when members and friends wore treated to a splendid address on ‘ The Songs of Alodern British Composers ’ by Air G. W. Johnstone, and a finelychosen illustrative programme. Singers were Aliss Dorothy Stentiford, Aliss Dorothy Skinner, Aliss Alay Teviotdalo, Aliss Lorna Smith, Aliss Olive Bennett, Mr David Forsyth, and certainly not least. Air Johnstone himself. Aliss Alargarct Gawne showed herself a happy accompanist. So everything went off very well, and ladies are already looking forward to the next annual event of the club.

The Overseas Club once again rose to the occasion when, on Alonday night, it gave a reception to members of*"the American fleet in the Victoria Hall. The guests were received by Airs G. Ritchie, Aliss K. Geerin, and Air H. Barrowclough. Air Walker (chairman for the evening) made a happy little speech of welcome, to which one of the officers replied. A splendid programme was then given, many of tho items being encored. But first of all the National Anthem was sung, and then the ‘Star-spangled Banner’ by Aliss Mollie Vickers, all who could joining in tho chorus. Aliases Al'Georgo and Mr llobilliard gave an instrumental trio; Aliss Alolly Vickers, Aliss Aleda Paine, and Air Lungley all sang; and Aliss Holland gave a very popular humorous sketch. The accompanists were. Alias A. George and Aliss Lungley. Supper and dancing kept the evening on till next morning.

L.N.Z.P.W

My Auckland correspondent sends the following interesting account of tho newly-formed Pen Women’s League:— The general meeting of the League of New Zealand Pen Women, held on July 31, took the form of a luncheon given in honor of Mrs _ Cluett (Miss Isabel Maud Peacocke), in tho private banqueting room of the Farmers Union Trading Company. The guest of honor was introduced by the president, Mrs Mary Stuart Boyd, who spoke in eulogistic terms of the numerous works published under the name ot Isabel Maud Peacocke. Mrs Boyd presented tho guest of honor with a bouquet of irises and roses as a token of esteem. Mrs Cluett then gave an interesting account of her experiences in London and on the Continent. On account of the death of her mother sue was unable to accept the numerous invitations received from clubs and celebrities, and consequently lived in a very quiet way. Her publishers were exceedingly kind, and showed her some of the out-of-the-way sights of London, which few visitors have the privilege of seeing. Mrs Cluett spoke of her joy at being back in New Zealand again, saying that the wonders and glories of the big cities of Europe were unable to win her from her first and only love—Auckland. At the end of her address Mrs Cluett expressed yiei keen interest in the newly-organised League of Pen Women, and her pleasure in being elected one of its vicepresidents. She felt sure that the league would cultivate vision and nniversal helpfulness in all lines of creative art amongst women. Mrs victoi Mucky, lion, organising secretary,_ gave an account of some of the activities of the league. A letter from Miss Edith Howes was read ro exhibits roi tnc women’s section of the Dunedin Exhibition. Some time ago the pen women agreed to send an exhibit or published'stories, poems, songs, etc., for the women writers’ stall, of which Miss Howes has charge. The art section of the club is also sending an exhibit, all works of art to bear the name of the league, as well as the name of tho exhibitor. Tho League of New Zealand Pen Women has established a branch in Dunedin, Miss Edith Howes consenting to act as first president, and Mrs M. Primmer as lion, secretary. Those present at the luncheon were: Mesdames Cluett, Boyd, Cooke, Carr Bollett, Kernot, Mncky, Levett, Barr, Thompson, Quartley, Robertson, Roswell, and Reese, Misses Elsie K. M.orton Mona Gordon ? 15. Gardnoi, A. Cooke, L. 0. Hay no, E. Robertson, Rnncic, 0. Lloyd, C. Lloyd, and D. Payter.

THE OLD MACINTOSH.

Rubber is cheap now, and any and every rainproof has been overworked for months past. Tho old one, if a rubber-coated specimen, need not, however, conclude its useful career, so iai as the housewife is concerned, even if it lias ceased to be completely waterproof. The best piece is usually the back, and it makes a capital waerproot apron. The dimensions and color of the garment will generally help to decide what is to be done with the rest of it, but some suggestions may help, A white or light-colored coat has just supplied a rubber sheet for a baby s cradle, a washable top for the dresser or part of it, a splasher behind bath or bathroom basin, and the last bits were joined together to make a piece to cover the kitchen table while preparing cooking. A black oilskin may also provide a stout shopping hag, as well as any of the above articles. The splasher can have a gay flower or design painted on it—few families do not boast ono member who can give a little help here—and the edge can bo scalloped out. A waterproof 'with Raglan shoulders can generally be cut down for a child at a trifling expense by a rubber shop, for the hems are the parts which wear first, and these, on sleeve and lower edge, are what is to be cut away.

IMPORTANCE OF GLOVES.

Gloves require particular attention this season, and advice on tho subject can best bo given by a series of don’ts. The reason is that hero again tho strictest simplicity is the prime essential of good taste (says an exchange). Plain suede gloves cut in a simple sac form, with inconspicuous selfcolored embroidered ribs on the back of the band, sometimes an elastic band inside the wrist, but more often none, are cii regie and evidence the still modish process of elimination. Tho suede should be of the finest and most delicate quality, and the colors vary from palest flesh and hois do rose to deep orange tans and plain brule. The only essential is that the glove should ho so simple as to be- almost imperceptible. Even buttons are out of date. The modern glove pulls on; sometimes it has an clastic under the wrist in front, but most often it is quite plain, with the gauntlet straight and tucked under the cuff of the coat, or perhaps rolled over the end of a long tight-fitting sleeve when worn with a dross.

For sports wear a coarser suede or kid, or even antelope, is chosen, and sometimes hand-stitching in black or brown outlines Hie seams that have tho edges visible; but the sac shane is preserved even in this type of glove, and once it has been adopted women find it difficult to accustom themselves to any other because of its convenience.