WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 22194, 23 November 1935, Page 28

WOMAN’S WORLD

answers to correspondents Each letter or report forwarded to “ Diana ” for publication must bear the writer’s name and address as a guarantee of genuineness, and questions that do not permit of a public replv cannot be answered. Questions should be concisely put and the writer’s nom dc plume clearly written. “St. Clair” —You will find the recipe you asked lor in the “ A.0.1'-. Recipo ” column. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Will correspondents please note that items intended for Wednesday’s ‘ Star must be in the office by Tuesday afternoon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief. Miss Isabel Seelye returned on J.hursclay from a visit to Ceylon. Mrs Michel 1 is the guest of Miss Joachim, Beaumont road. Mrs W. Mackenzie has returned from a visit to Kelso. Miss G. Piper, of Timaru, is at present the guest of her sister Mrs 1. G. Secular,„York Place. Mrs M. M'Corkindale. of Fox street, Invercargill, visited Dunedin for the Rush-Alatheson wedding. Mrs R. Lyon-Instone, of Quecnscliflf, Melbourne, “is spending the week-end as the guest of her brother, Mr W. W. Fisher, Ranfurly. News has been received that Miss Jean Begg, of the Y.W.C.A., who was reported as having had a serious operation, is progressing satisfactorily. Mrs H. W. Kirkby has returned from Invercargill, where she was siting her mother, Rady Anderson. Victona Park. Mrs T. AFGregor returned on Thursday from Wellington, where she attended the annual conference of the League of Mothers. Mrs M. H. Chatfield, M.8.E., ladyeditor of the- ‘ Evening Post,’ Wellington, who has been the guest of Airs R. Kennedy, Whitelee, returned this morning to the north. Lady Myers, widow of Sir Arthur Myers, has sold her house in Upper Berkeley- street, London, and left on November 14 on a visit to New Zealand. Mrs Chivers and the Misses Vida Barron, Blackmore, and Z. Hart will leave on Monday for Christchurch to attend a conference of the Girl Guide Commissioners. Miss Valmai Sundstrum, who is to be bridesmaid at the Gowor-Armstrong wedding in Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs T. T. Armstrong,. Holmwood road. Mr and Airs Cyril Ritchard Aladge Elliott) are to be the guests' of Air and Airs Ken Duncan, of the Elderslie stud farm, Oamaru. over the week-end. Mrs E. Al. Begg, formerly resident in Musselburgh, but now living in Balclutha, is spending a few days in Dunedin as the guest of Airs Denton Leech, Tainui. ■ At the annual meeting of members of the Canterbury Women's Chib held on Wednesday evening, Dr Jessie Scott was elected president, following Mrs R. T. Tosswill who did not seek reelection.

Reports of social functions will be welcomed for this column. ‘‘t)iana” will also answer all reasonable questions relating to the home, 'cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest to women.

The engagement is announced of Roderick John, only son of Mr and Mrs Craig, East avenue, St. Kiida, to Edna May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawson, Princes street, Musselburgh. On Friday afternoon Mrs Alan Gray and Mrs Trevor Gray wore joint hostesses at a very enjoyable pantry party (jiven at the residence of Mrs Arthur Barnett, in Highgate, when Miss Barbara Debenham was again the guest of honour. .Mrs Balfour Ferguson was hostess at a four-table trump whist party at her home in Maori Hill on Tuesday evening. given in honour of her sister, Miss Barbara Debenham, whose marriage to Mr Colin Gray will taike place next month. Each of the guests brought a gift for the new home. To mark the close of the University year. Dr R. J. T. Bell was entertained at the Savoy on Monday afternoon by his senior mathematics students. A most enjoyable hour was spent by all. Among those present were Misses G. Wilkins, J. Riley, and Messrs G. Israel; H. Silverstone, and J. Austin. The Misses T. and P. M'Kechnie, of Stuart street, who have been on an extended tour of Great Britain and the Continent, arrived in Wellington by the Rotorua. Before returning to their home the Misses M'Kechnie intend spending some time in the North Island. Mrs Denton Leech. _Dr Elizabeth Gregory, Misses E. Wilkin and D. Lynn were joint hostesses at a morning tea in the Tudor Hall, given as an informal farewell to Dr and Mrs A. G. B. Fisher, prior to their departure for Perth, Western Australia. Among others present were Dr Muriel Bell, Mr and Mrs George M'Cracken. Airs Pope, Dr W. J. Mullin, and the Rev. A. Curzon Siggcrs. Mrs Sneddon, of Sydney, was the guest of honour at a delightful morning tea party on Wednesday, given by Mrs I. A. Nowall, at the Tudor Hall. Mrs Sneddon, who is passing through Dunedin with her husband, Mr Andrew W. Sneddon, was a Horded the opportunity of meeting a few of her countrywomen. Those present also were Mrs R. S. Black. Mrs M. W. Shi el, Mrs A. Glue. Mrs Myles, Miss Muriel Hare, Miss Miklowuey, and Signora G. Stella. The Bridge Circle of the Otago Women’s Club concluded a very successful session on Wednesday evening, when the annual party was held. Thirty-two tables joined in the play, various innovations were introduced by the chairwoman, Mi’s G. W. Reid, and for these and for the highest scores at both auction and contract bridge prizes were awarded to Mesdames C. M. Benzoni, A. Glue, A. L. Canter, A. G . .Melville. J. C. Carver, and the Misses Holland, F. Campbell, L. M’Cartby, and St. George. Airs E. T. Burnside was hostess at a very delightful five-table bridge party on Thursday evening at her home in St. Clair, given in honour of Mrs R. Lyoii-liistone. of Queenscliff, AXclhourne. and as a farewell to Airs A. C. H. Button, who leaves shortly to take up her residence in Waikouniti. The other guests were Lady Sidey, Mesdames R. V. Fulton. Vivian Fisher, Holden Afirams, P. J. Priest, TnnesWalker, Ibbotson, M. Allan. R. V. Pike W. E. Carswell, Arnold Perry, J. M. Fraser, Edie, and the AUsses [\. ’ Glendinning, Beatrice Dawson, Hislop (2), M. Feathers ton. and Jones. The Green Island branch of the ■Women’s Institute met-in the Ala sonic Hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs Wilkie occupying the chair. After the singing of the institute song of friendship and the repetition of the creed, Mrs Wilkie gave a report of the halfyearly meeting held in Dunedin. The roll call was an Irish anecdote. A most enjoyable ‘ Travel Talk ’ by Air W, R. Brugh was listened to with closest attention, and on the motion of Airs Talbot the speaker was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. Misses Kerr and Smcllie contributed recitations. The hostesses were Afesdames Talbot, Beniictt, Barclay, Piper, and Alisscs Kirkland and Bennett. ' A happy interlude in the business meeting of the board of directors of the Y.W.C.A. was occasioned by the presence at afternoon tea of Alesdames H. 13. Skinner. H. Price, J. Blackmore. and A. G. 11. Fisher, all past or present members of the board, who are shortly to leave Dunedin. Alias Ross, in wishing the three ladies going on a trip to England “ bon voyage ” and a safe return, spoke of their loyail service, which would be missed while they were on leave, and stressed the loss to the community that Airs Fisher’s departure would entail, and hoped that she would find happiness in the new surroundings. The last meeting for 1935 of the local committee of the R. S. Reynolds Kindergarten was held at the home of the chairwoman. Mrs R, H. Stevenson, in Alton Avenue. After the usual business had been completed a presentation of a piece of crystal tq the director (Aliss Dora Hancock), who is retiring at the end of the year, was made. Afternoon tea was served in the drawing room, which was effectively arranged with roses and dainty Iceland poppies. A nrizc for occupying the lucky chair during tea was won by Airs R. T. Duthic. Those present were Alesdames R. H. Stevenson. R. A. Ewing, I. AV. Cowie. A. J. Clirystall, J. A. Sim. Norman Haggitt, R. T. Duthie. J. Hutchison, Howes, and the Aliases D. Hancoc 1 - Z. Hart, Croft, and AH‘Kay.

A musical afternoon 'was field in the O.K. Cafe on Monday, Mis A. H. Stone acting as hostess, in aid of the “ sports and children of Mary’s Princess ’’ (Patty Brady) for the forthcoming garden fete. Jn the musical programme, arranged and directed by Signora Stella, the following rendered items: —Mesdames Mona Stone, Evelina M‘Kenzie, B. M'Farlane, Misses •Joyce Keown, K. Burke, and Beverley M'Sloy, Messrs Thos. Kennedy and B. Vaughen. Signora Stella acted as accompanist. Among those present were Mesdames Culling. Cantwell, Whelan, Anderson. J. Hannagan, Wakelin, Murphy, Davidson, W. Brady, Fiddes, Notman, P. Casey, G. Baker. Dean, Waight. Hnngerford. W. Goughian, C. Bills. Van Paine. Hartnell. Brennan, Keen, Stafford. Doolan, Francis. De Renzy. Graham. Smith, F. Plunkett, ■and Paget, and Misses Maloney, E. Meade, Cameron. M. O'Connor, Whelan. Ahhott, Moriarly, Henderson, Doan, and M'Kewan.

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Tho Girls’ Auxiliary of the East Taieri Church held a very successful garden party at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Sutherland on Saturday afternoon last. Rev. Professor Gollio declared the fete open, and. thereafter good business was done at stalls containing Christmas presents, cakes, sweets, etc. Afternoon tea was dispensed in the house. As a result of the party the mission funds will be augmented by a satisfactory sum.

Members of tho Otago Electric Power Board and its staff met at Alilton on Tuesday for the purpose of recognising the services of Aliss Gladys Ferguson, who is about to leave the board’s employ to be married. The chairman (Air D. Boyd) and several members extended the board’s good wishes to Miss Ferguson, and Mr L. W, Potter (secretary) and Air R.. D. Veitch (engineer) spoke .on behalf of the staff. Air Boyd, on behalf of the board and its employees, presented Aliss Ferguson with a brass firescreen and two brass vases. Aliss Ferguson briefly returned thanks.

The final meeting of the Alusselburgh branch of the League of Mothers took the form of a social evening, and was held in. the Alethodist Sunday School Hall on Tuesday last. Airs R. Ahernethy presided over a large attendance of members and friends,, the St. Clair branch being represented by Airs Rutherford and tlie.lioly Cross branch of the Alothers’ Union by Airs Cummings. After the singing of the National Anthem the evening was joyously passed in games and competitions, interspersed with instrumental trios by Alesdames Thompson and Alew and Aliss Eva Judd, elocutionary items by Airs Gale and Aliss Betty Rout,'and vocal solos by Mrs G. Tyrell, all of which were enthusiastically received. After a delicious supper had been served Airs Denton Leech passed a hearty vote of thanks to those members who had helped to decorate the hall so beautifully, to the members of the committee who had worked so hard to make the evening such a success, especially to Airs Abernethy for her untiring efforts throughout the entire year. Airs Todd passed a vote of thanks to the assisting artists, and the singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ concluded a happy evening and a successful year. On Saturday afternoon the Auckland Club enjoyed a motor outing and picnic,, this being the first outdoor function of the club. The party included all members, children. and visitors. The cars left town gaily decked with streamers of blue and white (the club’s colours), and proceeded along pleasant country roads, where hedgerows of luxuriant white hawthorn and masses of gorse in its yellow glory drew forth expressions of delighted admiration. Alighting at a pretty picnic ground at Powder Creek, a merry afternoon was spent in sports and games, in which the little ones were eager contestants. Races resulted as follow:—Girls, under five: JoyHewitt 1, Judith Chapman 2. Boys, under five: Peter Fraser 1, Keith Alurray 2. Girls, under seven: Joyce Lennox 1, Patricia Lennox 2. Boys, under seven: Bill Fraser 1, Alan Campbell 2. Girls, under 10: Gwen Letcher 1, Shirley Harrison 2. Boys, under 10: George Rout 1. Bill Lennox 2. Single ladies; B. Rout 1, N. Rout 2. Single men: Bren. Finlnyson 1. Alarried ladies: Mrs P. E. Clark 1, Airs H, -Powell 2. Alarried men: Air H. Chapman 1, Mr H. Powell 2. On Saturday evening the Upper Junction Dramatic Club was most fortunate in securing the services of Miss Noeline Parker’s “ Adelphi Players” to help augment its funds. The entertainment.' which took^the form of a onc-act play evening, was highly successful, and the seating accommodation of the hall was taxed to the utmost. _ The programme consisted of three bright, interesting, and most enjoyable productions, and the enthusiasm displayed by the audience was ample testimony to their popularity and success. The plays presented were: ‘ The Alistake at the Alanor ’: Cast— Sam re Featherston (James Tannock), Mrs Featherston (Nell AToffat), Grady, a butler (Derrick Hancock), Molly, a maid (Dorreen Sapsford), Kelly, a groom (Harold Davidson), and Oliver Goldsmith (lan Buckley). ‘Find Beverley Brown ’; Cast—Alrecurio (Derrick Hancock), Rose (Dorothy Scott), Sylvia (Diedre Bain), Dolores (Nell Aloffat), Aliss Claverton (Jean Pickard). Mr Smythe (Harold Davidson), Mrs Parkinson (Alavis Etheridge), Lady Van Baffin (Hazel Ness), Wally Parkinson (Thomas Ness), Fred. Carlton (Ivan Davidson), Helen Parkinson (Daphne Coupar). ‘ The Stoker ’ : Cast —Sheila Pallant (Daphne Coupar), Archie Railton (Thomas Ness). Peter Howard (lan AUNarey), the Captain (James Tannock). Mrs Leighton (Alavis Etheridge), the Stoker (Harold Davidson), Aliss Dora Rackley (piano) and Aliss Phyllis Hawcridge (violin) supplied the incidental music throughout the evening, and Aliss Noni Davidson delighted the audience with vocal solos during the intervals between the plays. At the conclusion of the entertainment Air H Bennett proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Noeline Parker and her players. A dainty supper was then handed round.

The following is a list of the guests who have registered at the Hermitage during the past week; —New South Wales: Mr J. Kennedy. Melbourne : Mr W. Gray, Mr and Mrs W. Gray, Misses M. and 0. Fielder, Mr and Mrs Burge, Mr and Mrs L. B. LindsayField. Sydney: Mr and Mrs I. Gibson. Victoria; Mr and Mrs T. Mitchell. H.M.S. Dunedin: Lieutenantcolonel and Mrs Seeker. Auckland: Commander and Mrs Taylor-Young. Christchurch: Mr F. Langbein, Master Curtis, Mr and Mrs F. W. Hobbs. Oamaru : Mrs .). W. Fainilton, Miss L. Familton. Nelson; Miss A. Ruxton, Miss N. .Moore, Miss Hunter-Brown.

A very enjoyable social was held in the Anglican Hall, Port Chalmers, on Wednesday evening, when the members of the Mothers’ Union were the guests of the committee. Several enjoyable items were given, and all joined in jolly games, competitions, and community singing. During the evening Mrs Hudson (enrolling member) .Welcomed the guests, and also referred to the departure of Rev. and Mrs Pywcll, who are leaving the district. A beautiful bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern and a sheaf of lilies were presented to Mrs Pyw’ell, with good wishes from the members. Mrs Pywcll feelingly responded. A dainty supper was served by the committee, and the evening closed with tho singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ and God Save the King, and cheers for Mr and Mrs Pywell and Mrs Hudson. ‘ Romany Rye.’ . ‘ Romany Rye ’ was the title chosen by the Music Circle of the Otago Women’s Club for its programme last evening, which was the final meeting for the season. Mrs Richard Hudson (president of the circle, welcomed the largo number of members present, among whom was the president of the club, Lady Ferguson. An interesting paper on gypsy life and music had been written" by Mrs W. J. Williams, descriptive of the evening’s entertainment. The stage setting was very effective, representing a gypsy encampment with its caravan, camp fire, and steaming three-legged pot. Tho drop scene which was most realistic was the work of Mr Cassilis Seelye. The wild gypsy music of Brahms and Dvorak was rendered by members of tho circle, with appropriate dancing. The costumes, too, were most effective, brilliant draperies toning in wsll with the general stage effect. Great credit is due to the chairwoman of the circle —Mrs L. Beaumont—under whose direction the evening proved such an outstanding success. Among those taking part were Mesdames Winnie Fraser, L. Boamnont, Ramsay Howie, F.ric Miller, Richard Hul, A. A. Fairbairn, Dayus and the Misses Meda Paine, Ngaio Garland, Lilias Samson, Holland, Doris Watson, Bcttv Allen. Zita Hart, B. Croft, and Mabel Grant. Miss Edith Morrison was a most efficient accompanist, and Mrs Wakefield Holmes read the story for the evening, written by Mrs Williams. At the conclusion Lady Ferguson thanked all those who had helped to make the party so successful. Supper was served in the dining room.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A large number of members of the Australian- Society of Otago spent a pleasant day picknicking at Whare Flat. Through the courtesy of Mr H. M. M'Kay (one of the society’s vicepresidents), three of the White Star Company’s motor buses were provided for the occasion, while various members supplied other cars. There was a fairly largo number of children among the company. Various games, foot races, etc., were taken part in by young and old, and all expressed themselves well pleased with the outing. Recent arrivals from Victoria among the company were loud in their praises of the Dunedin City Corporation’s , plantations along the North Taieri road, and in its vicinity ; and were most enthusiastic about the splendid scenic views en route and about Whare. Flat itself. A number walked up towards the head of the race through the magnificent native bush, and were sorry they had not time to go further before lunch, the walk being so beautiful. In the afternoon the weather began to get a little unpleasant, so a slightly earlier start was made for home than would have been otherwise. Before leaving the ground the president (Mr Paape) expressed the' thanks of the visitors to the White Star Company’s managing director, Mr M‘K.ay, the company giving him three hearty cheers and finishing up with ‘ For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.’

Tlie annual meeting of the • Otago Women Teachers’ Association (held in the Teachers’ Club. Rooms, Moray Place) was presided, over by Miss B. Woodhouse. After the adoption of the report and balance sheet the election of office-bearers resulted _ as follows:—President, Miss M. Whitehead; vice-presidents, Misses B. Woodhouse arid M. Hughes; hon. secretary and treasurer,'Miss G. Allen; committee— Misses Harris, V. Hayward, M. Morris, E. Sutherland, E. Symonds, and N. Tyndall; representative to National Council of Women, Miss L. Sullivan. Members then had the pleasure of listening to informal talk by two exchange teachers. Miss Toercin, of South Africa, gave some idea of the difficulties encountered in an education system that prescribed bi-lingual training as ’ part of its programme. The teaching of both English and Afrikaans, to even the smallest infants seemed to those present to present complications, and Miss Toerien was assailed with many questions about the work. Miss Cummings, of New South Wales, had for some time been in the “Ear West,” so that she was able to speak of conditions in. a part of the country where a good shower of rain was an eagerly-awaited event; where the earth cracked with the intense heat; and where the only water in th.e district was that brought over many iiniles by train. Miss Cummings amused her hearers also by reminiscences of her stay in England. As Miss- Cummings had spent her time in the centre of a large industrial town, she was able to describe an entirely different type of child and child environment from that which is usual in this country. After both speakers had answered questions, Miss Sutherland moved a hearty vote of thanks for the most enjoyable evening which they had given the members.

Surprise Party. On Monday evening a surprise party was given to Mr and Mrs W. M‘Stay, of Oamaru, "the occasion being the 10th anniversary of their marriage. The function was arranged by Miss Noeline Beswick, and she was ably assisted by Mrs John Denford. Taking the place by storm, the raiding party soon had control, and from then on a very enjoyable time was spent in social intercourse and items rendered by several the visitors. At a suitable interval the guests of .honour were presented with an appropriate gift to celebrate the occasion and were accorded musical honours., The evening was pleasantly passed and was brought to a successful conclusion at a late hour. Among those present were Mr- arid Mrs M-‘Stay, Mr and Mrs H. C. Jeffery, Mr and Mrs J. Denford, Misses N. Beswick, N. Thompson, and D. Faris, and Messrs D. Hollow, L.'Barsdcll, and B. Munro

Birthday Party. On Wednesday evening the Lyric Hall was the scene of much gaiety when a largo gathering of relations and friends met to celebrate the coming of age of Edna May Warren. The evening was spent in dancing, interspersed with musical items by Miss I. Collett. Mrs J. CTaydon (Dunedin). Mr G. Rogers. and*Mr R. Dunbar, Mr Rogers also doing a tap dance. A dainty supper was partaken of by the guests in the Star and Garter rooms, where the guest of the evening was presented with a golden key by her mother. Miss Warren looked charming in pink floral georgette and was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Among those present were Mesdames P. Craig (navy silk), F. Familton (black velvet), A. 1,. Familton (floral georgette), .1. CTaydon (floral taffeta), H. L. Familton (floral georgette), Misses D. Allah (powder bine crepe), B. Farr (rod and white velvet), E. Freeman (green georgette), W. Miller (flame velvet), M. David (bine georgette), C. Robertson (floral georgette), R. Tay-

.lor (blue crepe), D. Carrodus (black crepe suede), A. Bryan (blue velvet), L. Stamford (silver lame), E. Atkinson (Hampden, rose crepe silk), 1. Collett (floral georgette), E. Major (red crepe), K. Wilson (floral crepe). G. Allan (blue silk), B. Grenfell (beige lace), J. Thomson (peach lace), 1. Stone (black floral A M'Farlane (crimson crepe), B. Grant (blue lace), E. Familton (lemon morocain), Messrs P. Craig, F. Familton. A. Familton, H. Familton, G. Rodger, R. Dunbar, R. T. Familton, W. Miller, C. Jones, G. Familton, T. Galloway, R. Freeman, F. Familton, J. Armstrong, H. Cameron, J. Rodgers, N. Familton, K. Craig, A. MJntosb, 1. Clark, T. Cahill, S. Muirhead, R. Wright, R. Thomson, K. Spowart, G. Bissett. Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. At the conclusion of the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Wednesday evening the president (Mr G. J. Errington) and Mrs Errington entertained the executive, orchestra, and friends at supper in the mayoress’s rooms, Town Hall. Over a hundred guests were present, and a most enjoyable hour was spent in social intercourse. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Errington was proposed by Mr E. C. Reynolds, and the president, in reply, said that this concluding concert of the 1935 season marked yet another excellent performance by the orchestra. which is so ably conducted by Mons. De Rose. Since the inception of the orchestra over three years ago some 10 or more works have been given their premiere in Dunedin, and other compositions of major importance have graced the programmes. A high standard of. excellence has been attained and maintained throughout, and the conductor and orchestra was to be complimented and thanked for the entertaining and instructive musical far® provided during that time. Die speaker said that Dunedin should be exceedingly proud of its Symphony Orchestra., and should show its tion by supporting that organisation in its endeavour to stimulate and demonstrate the best in orchestral music. Mr Errington thanked the mayoress (Mrs E. T. Cox) for her kindness in allowing the use of the rooms. A most enjoyable evening was spent, bringing to a happy conclusion a successful and eventful season. • Registered Nurses’ Association.—Annal Meeting. The annual report of this association, which was held on Thursday evening in the Somerset Lounge, contains some interesting items. The total membership stands at 265, against last year’s figures of 258. Three social gatherings were held during the year in the Somerset Lounge, at the second the speaker was Dr de Monchaux, who gave a delightful talk on his tour abroad. , . Two lectures wore given, m the Medical School, one by Dean Crickshank on ‘ Oxford,’ and the other by Dr Fergus on ‘.The London Hospital.’ Another was given in the Nurses’ Home by Miss Joyce, matron of St. Helens Hospital, Dunedin, describing some of the Melbourne hospitals. Miss E. Kaa, a Maori nurse, who was trained in Dunedin Hospital, has been granted a scholarship by the Carnegie Foundation to take a year’s course at the Domestic Science School of the Otago University in practical arts and crafts, . with the object of conducting health education at the Maori Women’s Institute. Under the new system of exchange, nurses from New Zealand will spend six months at the Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, and nurses from the Women’s Hospital will work for the same period at obstetrical work in New Zealand. Miss Joyce, of St. Helens Hospital, Dunedin, was selected to be the first to go from this Dominion. Miss Elizabeth R. Bridges, of Invercargill. has been awarded the first Florence Nightingale Scholarship. Miss Bridges will spend a year at Bedford College, which is attached to the University of London; and during her second year in Great Britain she will gain experience in public health nursing. Miss Bridges was congratulated upon this high honour. i The thanks of the association was tendered to Miss Girdler for her excellent worth as secretary, and for her advice and assistance which has ' always been so cheerfully given. The following office-bearers were elected for tli coming year President, Miss Hilditch; vice-presidents, Miss Wilkin and Miss Lancaster; secretary and treasurer, Miss Girdler; councillors —Mrs T.. Somerville, and Misses A. B. Smith, Young, Kinmont, Tcnnent, Fitzgibhon, F. Ballantyne, Isbister, N. Scott, Spilman, .Joyce, and B. Taylor. After the business part of the evening was over an enjoyable social hour was spent. “ At Home ” at the Museum. The chairman and council of the Association of Friends of the Museum and the president and council of the Otago Institute were hosts at an enjoyable conversazione at the Museum on Thursday evening. The guests were received by' Dr Mullin (chairman of the Association of Friends of the Museum) and Mrs Mullin, the latter wearing a gown of floral silk crepe with a white fur cape, and by Dr Andrew (president of the Otago Institute) and Mrs Andrew, Mrs Andrew being in black suede silk with silver relief. Beautiful flowers from the Gardens were used in a charming decorative scheme, masses of rhododendrons being used most effectively. Supper was served in the Maori house at small tables laid with grass linen cloths and carrying vases of ranunculi, the effect, against the bright carved walls, being very attractive. Among those present were Mr Justice Kennedy, Sir Percy, and Lady Sargodd, Mr and Mrs, John Harris, Mr and Mrs H. H. Ferguson, Dr and Mrs S. F. Hunter, Dr and Mrs F. J. Turner, Dr and Mrs Watt, Mr and Mrs C. V. Dayus, Mr and Mrs J. L. Hobbs, Dr and • Mys W. N. Benson, Dr. and Mrs 0. M. Focken, Dr and Mrs E. N. Merrington, Mr and Mrs J. S. Thomson, Professor and Mrs R. J. T. Bell, Mr arid Mrs W. J. Morrell, Dr and Mrs V, E. Galway, Professor and Mrs J. Malcolm, Dr and Mrs Bevan Dodds, Mr and Mrs W. R. Rontlcdge, Dr and Mrs R. Jack, Mr and Mrs H, P. Kidson, Dr and Mrs Iverach, Mr and Mrs" A. Milne, Canon and Mrs Small, Mr and Mrs A. Eels, Mr and Mrs H. Chapman, Mr and Mrs T. J. Inning, Mr and Mrs W. A. Thomson, Mr and Mrs J. Russell, Mr and Mrs W. J. Birrcll, Mr and ■ Mrs G. S. M. . Batham, Mr and Mrs J. A. Hanan, Mr and Mrs N. Buchanan, Dr and Mrs W. H. Borrie, Mr and Mrs J. G. Butler, Bishop and

Mrs Fitchelt, Mr and Mrs J. A. Dunning, Mr and Mrs M. Stewart, Mr and Mrs A. C. Cameron, Mr and Mrs H. L. Cook, Mr and Mrs 0. G. Smith, Mr and Mrs H. Mandcno, Mr and Mrs 0. E. Macfie, Mr and Mrs E. E. Nicolson, Mr and Mrs A. C. -M'George, Dr and Mrs A. G. B. Fisher, Sergeant and Mrs George, Mr and Mrs D. Smith, Mr and Mrs A. H. Allen, Mr and Mrs W. D. Anderson, Mr and Mrs F. H. Carr, Mr and Mrs R, Fountain, Dr and Mrs Walden Fitzgerald, Mrs and Miss Fyfe, Dr and Mrs Gregory, Mrs and Miss Clapperton, Dr Bathgate, Mrs and Miss Reilly, Mr and Miss Wilkinson, Mesdames A G. Strong, O’Callaghan, R. W. M'Donald, J. Sutherland Ross, W. J. Meek, Allan Bishop, M. M. Fergus, M'Lachlan, F. Z. Moore, R. Gilkison, Carter, Misses A. C. Anderson, Fraser, Blackmore, Gillespie, Black, D. Jackson, A. Aitken, L. Duff, Ulrich, Weitzel, C. I. Nicolson, M. I. Turnhull, M. May, K .Gillies, Rule, Z. Hart, Rattray, V. Barren, A. E. Robinson, Gordon, E. Beckinsalo, D. Lynn, Ashton, Paterson, Bryant, Comer, Dr J. L, Findlay, Dr Andrew Begg, Messrs S. H. Rawsou, W. A. H. Drew, R. R. C. M'Lachlan, S. F. Watson, W. H. K. Simmers, J. C. Begg, G. Howes,‘C. 0. Hutton, R. G'. Nesbit, W. J. Williams, G. H.. Neale, J. Niven, D. Leigh, Malcolm Morris, Megget t, and Divers. , •

CROQUET

It is intended to devote some space in each Saturday’s issue during the playing, season to items of interest to croquet players. Secretaries of clubs are asked to send in items of interest to Diana not later than Thursday in each week. Correspondence is invited, and inquiries as to the points of tbo game of other matters connected .with croquet will bo answered as far as possible. Shield Matches. Tho drasv for Tuesday is as follows;—■ Intermediate Grade.—Punga v. Cavorpham, at Punga; Leith v. St. Clair, at St. Clair; Watea v. Logan Park, at Logan Park. Junior Grade.—Tainui v. Opolio, at Opoho; Punga v. C’aversham, at Caversham ; St. Clair v. Leith, at Leith; Taien v. Watea, at Watea; Logan Park v. Balpiacewen, at Balmacewen. , Tho results to hand of this week’s matches are;— Junior Grade.—Caversham 4, St. Clair 2; Montecillo 6, Leith 0. Fern Matches. Watea 4, Punga 2. To-day Montecillo played Opoho.

THE WAY THE EXPERTS PLAY

[By Lord Tollemache.] (Third Series.) V. —Top Spin. This is really a misnomer. “Over spin ” is the more correct term. The only way to do it is: The “ rub along ” with the heel of the mallet tip. The slightest conscious effort to “ lift tho mallet ” is fatal. It not only does not create any spin at all but is tho commonest cause of all of sticking in-hoops, because the ball is completely dead and without spin, when it touches the wire of the hoop,, where it naturally dies and stays. VI. —Stop Shots. Hero are the points to pay special attention "to:— (a) The “ toe ” of the mallet should be just clear of the ground and no more. (b) Tho wrists must be bent back considerably, and this extra bend must be maintained. (c) Concentrate the whole of your attention on the “ heel ” of the mallet and the “ back ” of the ball. This (d) Will cause you to stand rather more behind the ball than for a roquet, but not much. This must not be overdone, or the heel of the mallet will skid. (e) The hands must never be raised, and the direction of the force_ of the stroke is a downward blow with the heel. If the stroke is done correctly all “ follow through ” is impossible, because the ground will prevent the heel going any further. No conscious effort should be made to stop the mallet. It just cannot follow however hard you hit. (f) Naturally all tho above tips apply equally to a “ stop-shot ” rush. In conclusion I can. only say that in by opinion these six tips will cure most of the fundamental faults which most players suffer from. '

MARRIAGE IN TIMARU GARDEN The marriage was celebrated iu the garden at Hadlow Grange, Timaru, on Thursday morning of Edward Stanley, elder son of Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworthy, Holme Station, and Dendcrnh Heaton, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Timnru Rhodes, Hadlow Grange. The Rev. Father Murphy, S.M., conducted the service. An old table, which was brought to New Zealand by Captain Cargillj an ancestor of the bride, in the first ship to arrive in Dunedin, served as an altar, and was decorated with lily of the valley and largo bowls of arum lilies. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a beautiful frock of parchment satin. The bodice had a square neckline, caught on ono side with a spray of orango blossom and on the other by a miniature brooch given to the bride by her grandmother. The long, tight-fitting sleeves were gathered at the back and were pointed down over the hands. A satin sash from the sides fell to the ground at either side of the long, square-cut train, on the end of which were large pearl buttons which had been worn by both the bride’s mother and grandmother. A small veil of Irish lace, worn over her face, was mounted on tulle, flowing over her frock in a second train. It was held to' tho head with a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf lilies. Scarlet for Contrast. Tho bride was attended by blisses Angela Rhodes, her sister, Janet Studholme,’ and Mary Bridges. They wore

frocks of parchment georgette in a deeper tone than the bride’s frock. The bodices had shirred, yokes and full bishop sleeves shirred at the top. The skirts were shirred at tho back and fell into long trains. They wore wide sashes of scarlet moire ribbon, and their largo leghorn huts wore trmuned with a scarlet rose in front. They carried shower bouquets of scarlet roses. Three little girls—Misses Mary Innes. tho bride’s cousin, Phillida Gould, and Sally Sinclair-Thomson, the bridegroom’s nieces—carried the train. They wore frocks of parchment georgette with tiny yokes and long, full skirts. Tho bodices bad puffed sleeves and cape collars caught in front with shirring. They wore scarlet sashes and a scarlet rose tied to their waists. Wreaths of green loaves were worn in their hair. Mr John Ehvorthy was best man, and Mr Guy Rhodes, Melbourne, was groomsman. A DRAWING ROMI Of STATE REACTION AGAINST POMP No. 10 DOWNING STREET TRANSFORMED. What is the ideal furnishing scheme for the Prime Minister’s drawing room ? The Office of Works has hitherto assumed that the State drawing room of No. 10 Downing street should look “official” at all costs. Mrs Baldwin, however,' has other views. Sho docs

not beliovo that it should be pompous or ornate,' but bright and artistic. After years of furnishing, in the Edwardian style. No. 10 Downing street lias undergone a transformation. The Office of Works has carried it out from Mrs Baldwin’s ideas. Period Designs. Changes have been made in most of the rooms that form the suite known to distinguished visitors throughout the world. They will no longer see the dignified red and gold upholstery of the chairs in the State drawing room. Mrs Baldwin realised that it darkened the room. Most of tho chairs are now gay in flowered material of an artistic period design.. Others are covered in beige, with cushions in green.and pink. Officials at the Office of Works havesearched for modernist fabrics for the little dining room, which Mr and Mrs Baldwin use .when they are alone, and have discovered a, material in which pastel shades are_ blended. This is used for the curtains. The oak panelling, which was dark, has been stripped, and, Mrs Baldwin has had,her wheelback chairs taken there.' She has collected them, with other antique, furniture. for years. The Dining Room. She will set a new fashion in mantelpiece decoration. In this room it is covered with pieces of old copper. Plans for modernising the State dining room, scene of many historic occasions, have not yet been carried out, but as in the case of the other rooms the ivory walls have been washed down. Hostesses will be keenly interested in the new decorations at No. 10.

WEDDINGS CHALMERS—HEBBARD. A pretty weddiiig was solemnised 'at the Caversham Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening, October 30, when Elorence Myrtle, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W. Hebbard,' of Caversham, was married to Peter Thomas, twin son of Mr and Mrs P. T. Chalmers, of Green Island. The Rev. C. Sullivan was tho officiating minister, and Miss Barron presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of white georgette and lace over white satin, with a high neckline falling into a cowl in the front. It featured cowl sleeves, tight fitting from the elbow, and forming a point over the hand. From a coronet of orange blossom was draped an embroidered veil which formed a train. Her white bouquet was composed of arum lilies, scented rhododendron, and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Myrtle Stirling, of Invercargill, as bridesmaid, who was attired in a floral frock with a picture hat and shoes to tone. Her bouquet -was of gold tulips and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by his twin brother, Mr W. Chalmers, as best man. _ Later some 40 guests were entertained at the Vedic Cafe, where they were received by Mrs Hebbard, wearing a gown of brown silk morocain and lace, with hat and shoes to tone, and carrying a bouquet of azaleas and polyanthus. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy blue ensemble with accessories to tone, and • carried a bouquet of red ranunculi and asparagus fern. The ushers were Mr Gilbert Hebbard and Mr Len JohnS °After the breakfast a dance followed, Mr W. Chalmers ably carrying out the duties of M.C., and Mr A. Croy those of pianist. When the happy couple left for the north, tho bride wore a brown floral frock under a brown fur coat with accessories to tone. CRABBE—ROBINSON. On tho afternoon of October 30 .the Bannockburn Methodist Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Miss Margaret Robinson, of Lowburn Ferry, was married to Mr George William Crabbe, of Bannockburn. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with large vases of seasonal flowers. The bride, who was escorted by her father, Mr R. C. Robinson, of Lowburn, wore a charming white silk crepe frock, with the veil which the bridegroom's mother had worn on her wedding day 27 years ago, and carried a sheaf of pink tulips and heuohera. Her attendants were Miss Elizabeth (Bessie) Robinson (sister of the bride), who wore a pretty frock of green floral voile, and Miss Joan King, who was attired in a frock of a delicate shade of blue. They both carried bouquets of tulips. The bridegroom was assisted by his brother, Mr Cecil Crabbe, who ably performed his duties of best man, and Mr Ivan Leslie, who acted as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by Rev* Bernard Teague, of Cromwell, and Miss M. Robertson officiated at the organ-Com-ing out of the church into beautiful sunshine, the bridal party was met by Piper A. King, who piped them from the church to the hall, where over 30 guests were assembled for the reception. The guests were welcomed by Mrs A. King, of Lowburn, who acted as hostess, the bride’s father, parents of tho bridegroom. Mrs King was attired in a fawn costume and hat to tone, while Mrs- Crabbe (mother of tho bridegroom) wore a wine frock and hat, and carried a sheaf of scarlet tulips. A feature of the breakfast was the beautiful wedding cake, made and presented by Mrs O. E. Macfie (the bride’s aunt), of Dunedin. Later the happy couple left by car for Dunedin, the bride wearing a smart grey costume and hat. They will make their home in Bannockburn. THE RIGHT RECIPE Afternoon teas being primarily social meetings, the food provided should be small and dainty, taking its place in the scheme of things as an excuse for meeting and conversing ratherthan as food in the usual sense of the word. Passion Fruit Cake. Two sandwich cakes. Filling Passion fruit, little castor, sugar, whipped cream, flavoured with passion fruit juice. Icing: lib icing sugar, 5 tablespoonfuls passion fruit juice, a little violet colouring, crystallised violets. Spread one sandwich with whipped cream sweetened with castor sugar and flavoured with passion fruit juice. Cover tho cream witli mashed passion fruit and add another layer of cream. Place tho second sandwich cake on top. Coat with glace icing made with lib icing sugar and about 5 tablospoonfuls of passion fruit juice, coloured with a little violet colouring. Decorate with crystallised violets. Any fruit with which mashed fresh fruit is used as a filling must be eaten soon after it has been prepared. It is equally suitable as a pudding for luncheon or dinner as for a cake. Almond Petits Fours. . 4oz ground almonds, 2oz castor sugar, 1 whole egg, 1J whites of eggs, J-tea-spoonful ratafia essence, J-teaspoonful orange flower water, loz chopped almonds, chocolate vermicelli. I Beat the whites of egg until frothy, add tho ground almonds, sugar, and essences and an egg if necessary, and mix to a soft paste. Mould into shape by hand or put into a forcing bag with a’ rose pipe. Pipe the biscuits on to rice paper and brush over with white of egg. Bake in a moderate oven oi 340 deg F. until lightly browned. Cinnamon Biscuits. Take -Jib flour, one egg, half-tea-spoonful baking powder, some raspberry jam, Jib butter, 3oz castor sugar, half heaped tcaspoonful ground cinnamon, some “hundreds and thousands.” and some water icing. Rub butter into tho flour. Stir in baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix ingredients together with beaten egg. Roll out on a lightly-floured board to an eighth of an inch thick. Stamp _ into fancy shapes with a cutter. Bake in moderate oven until crisp. When cool nut fogother in pub’s with raspberry jam. 1 Spread tops with a little water icing

made with icing sugar and water and sprinkle with ‘‘ hundreds and thousands,” Feathery Cream Puffs. Take 2oz butter, 20 7, flour, two eggs, quarter of a pint of water. .Put butter and water into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Then take off the Arc and add the flour quibkly, beat well, then add the unbeaten eggs one at a' time and beat all thoroughly for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop teaspoonful on to a cold greased tray and bake in fairly hot oven about half an- hour, opening the door as seldom and as gently as possible. Leave on a tray to cool, then fill with the filling described below and sift icing sugar over the top. Chocolate eclairs are made from the same recipe, coating the top with chocolate icing. A Different Filling for Cream Puffs. Take one cup whipped cream, two eggs (whites only), 3oz sugar, loss gelatine, any flavouring liked. Dissolve gelatine in quarter-cup of hot water. Whip the whites of eggs stiff, add sugar, gelatine, and cream. Fill the puffs before the mixture sets. A little desiccated cocoanut added is also nice. Almond Coronets. You will require Jib butter, half a cup sugar, quarter-cup milk, one cup flour, half-teaspoonful almond essence, one-third cup chopped almonds. Cream butter and sugar, add half the flour, then the milk and essence. Add remainder of flour. Spread thinly and cut into strips. Twist strips into circles and sprinkle on the chopped almonds, pressing them into the dough. Bake in moderate oven for 10 minutes. '

Bran Snaps. One level cup flour, one heaped cup bran, one teaspoon baking powder, pinch salt, 3oz sugar, Jib butter, one egg, one teaspoon mixed spice, dessert spoon golden syrup. Beat butter and sugar to a cream; add syrup and beaten egg; then add dry ingredients. Roll out thinly, using bran on board. Put on cold greased trays and bake 10 minutes. Butter when cold. DRY DR DILY ? MASSAGE AND SHAMPOOS If you have a dry scalp and hair you will find a mixture of equal parts of castor oil and pure olive oil beneficial. These oils should 1 be heated together, then applied with a pad. of cotton to the scalp. Whether oily or dry condition of hair and scalp is being treated, the correct blend of oils should bo evenly and liberally distributed over the scalp, the head should be firmly massaged. Instead of using massage movements for the. dry condition, simply- wrap a hot, steaming towel turban-fashion over the head before the shampoo. Three or four such hoi applications should be made. In shampooing oily hair first spray cool water over the head, but with dry hair it is better to use warm water. The cleansing of both the oily and dry hair is important, and all of the soap must bo thoroughly rinsed off. ' Hair which is well rinsed will have a slight crinkling sound ,as the fingers are drawn through it, and unless your hair responds in this way you had best give it another and most thorough rinsing. DDDS AND ENDS For Those ,Greass Spots. If you have grease marks on a crepe do chine or silk frock, get a block of magnesia from the chemist, rub the block on to the grease marks, leave for some hours, then brush lightly off. You will then find that the grease mark has entirely disappeared. When Puddings Stick. If there is any difficulty in turning out a hot pudding, wring out a cToth previously dipped in cold water and wrap it around the mould or basin for a minute or two and the pudding will slip out easily. For jellies and cold puddings substitute a hot wet cloth. A Mending Hint. When the sleeves of children’s jumpers wear out at the elbows, repair them with old socks. Take men’s socks that are worn in the feet and select a pair to match the jumper. Cut the sleeve of the jumper off about two inches from the armpit and cut the, socks off at the ankles, or to the required length. Stitch them to the remaining portion of the sleeve so that the ribbing at the top of the sock forms the cuff at the bottom of the sleeve. Ever Handy Working Gloves. Save small pieces of material when making new garments, or the better parts of cast-off clothing, and from these make household or gardening gloves. Use an old glove for a pattern. Having cut out the glove, machine closely all round twice cut closely. The seams may then v bo left on the outside. If these gloves are made when material is available a good supply is always on hand. Serviceable Window Blinds. Take two yards of unbleached calico for each blind, wash and starch stiffly, then iron well. Tack one end on a roller, hem the other end and place a piece of wood through it. Then attach a thick piece of string or cord by moans of a screw-eye fitted into the centre to pull the blind up and down by. The blinds can bo left the natural colour, or if a darker blind is needed dip tlio calico in strong black coffee until it is the desired shade, then boil | in the coffee for half an hour.