Every Lady’s Journal

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3574, 25 February 1914, Page 7

Every Lady’s Journal

NEWS AND NOTES OF THE DAY

(BY “VIVIENNE.”)

Personal. Mrs Reginald Ludbrook, or Tuparoa, is the guest of Mrs Ludbrook at Kaiti.

Mrs Maurice Mason, of Hawke’s Bay, has been the guest of Miss Aylmer.

Mrs Richard Barker is at present visiting Auckland.

Mrs and Mrs Jamieson, who have been visiting here, have returned to Hawkes’ Bay.

Miss Minnett left last week on a visit .to Auckland.

Mrs de Lacey Peake, who during her visit here "-.as the guest of Airs Dodgshun, Mrs Wallis, and Mrs C. P. Davis, has returned to Cambridge.

Mr Frank Greene, who plays the Sargent. The popular baritone has bourg,” visited Auckland last August in order to tour the Dominion with “The Quaker Girl” Company, but an affection to the throat necessitated his immediate return to Australia. Mr Greene lias enjoyed a holiday on his farm, which is managed by his wife, well-known to playgoers as Lottie Seargent. The'-popular baritone has thoroughly regained his -health, and. it is said, is singing in better form than ever.

On Saturday, February S, J. C. Williamson’s New Comic Opera Company will close its New Zealand tour at Invercargill, where “The Count of Luxembourg” will be staged. On Monday the company wil join the W illochra for Melbourne, where they will rail to Adelaide to catch the boat for Perth.

The Premier of New South Males (Mr Holman) left on Saturday by the Manuka for New Zealanu. Mr Holman, who is accompanied by Airs Holman, intends to be away three weeks, and will visit Auckland, Wellington and attend the Aledieal Congress.

Sir James Mills, the chairman of directors of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, arrived in Alelbourne last Monday, accompanied by his daughter (Mrs Beswick), who is travelling to England with him on the R.M.S. Omrah, which sailed on February 4.

Aliss Brook-Taylor has returned from her visit to the East Coast.

Miss ..Yiolet Russell, who has been visiting here, has returned to Hastings. She is a daughter of the late Sir William Russell.

Mr -George Buller passed through Dunedin on the s.s. Ulimaroa, his destination being Wellington, where lie will await a-big dramatic company of the George Willoughby firm, who are to 'arrive from Sydney next week, and: open a season jn the Opera House on Saturday 14th prox. Their repertoire will be “The Beggar Girl’s Wedding,’ ’by Walter Belville, and “No Mother to Guide Her,” After the Wellington season of nine or ten nights the company, which is headed by Mr George Cross, with Miss Vein Tlemee as leading lady, will tour the Dominion from north to south, remaining a little over tnree months, and during this time the George Willoughby.- pantomime, which has been the great feature of the Sydney holiday season, wil also tour the Dominion opening' at Wellington on Thursday, February 26. The success of this pantomime has been phenomenal, and that is not_ to be wondered at when it includes such artists as Miss Grace Palotta and Miss Carrie Moore as the two principal boys, and Miss Hu by Davis as principal girl. The pantomime will bo brought over in its entirety, including the whole of the lovely scenery painted Hy Mr John S. Mann, all tho novelty turns, and also the three trick ponies, said to he marvels of the equine world. . The central dates will he (after'Wellington): Open in Auckland March 21 ; Christy church, Saturday, April 11; Dunedin, Thursday, April 23; while most.of the provincial towns will he plajed between the big centres.

Miss Muriel Stock, who. has been visiting Hawke’s Bay, lias returned to Gisborne.

Miss Henle, of Napier, is at present visiting in Gisborne.

Mrs Nuwcd to (dear friend): “What’s the secret of getting a new frock from hubby after ho refuses once?” Mrs Wiley: “If at first you don’t succeed, cry, cry, cry again!”

An Afternoon Party.

Lord Kelburn, Lord Glasgow’s eldest son, is at present in the Dominion with H.M.S. Pyramus, having taken, over command of the cruiser while Captain Stopford is away on leave. Vjcountess ICelburn and her young family are taking a furnished cottage on the Terrace, Wellington, for a term.

The most valuable handkerchief belongs to the Queen of Italy, It consists of the purest Venetian lace, and is in perfect condition, spite of the fact that it was made during the fifteenth century. Lace collectors estimate its value at from £4OO to £6OO.

Playgoers in Melbourne have >been greatly interested by the. announcement that figuring tho cast of “Joseph and His Brethren,” will he the name of Miss Nancy Stewart, daughter of Miss Nellie Stewart. Strange to say young Miss Stewart’s ambitions towards a stage career are entirely opposed by the wishes of her mother on the subject, her desire being for her daughter to become a musician. For Miss Stewart, who was educated in Switzerland, received a training for five years as a pianist© at the conservator ium at Lausanne, and attained

such prominence and proficiency tliat she was taken in hand for personal tuition by the master himself, AI. Nicati. On returning to Australia sho became musical director of Miss Nellie Stewart’s “Sweet Nell of Old Drury” Company which set- out on a lengthy tour of Aus-*ai.a. Aliss Nellie Stewart has always been opposed to Miss going on the stage but ultimately allowed her daughter to have her own way and enter upon the career she loves. There are parallel cases of opposition on the part of parents in the profession to their children following in their footsteps by joining the stage. For example, it was quite against the wishes of Air kind Airs Titheradge that Aliss Madge Titheradge became an actress, the objections being withdrawn only after long opposition. Aliss Nancy Stewart has charm, personality, and ability, and there are many who hope that she will follow in her mother’s footsteps.

Airs Wallis and Miss Norah Wallis are at, present visiting in Auckland.

Air A. W. Batiste, formerly associated with the firm of J. and N. l’ait, has now joined Willoughby .'Ltd.), which recently acquired the it lari >v interest. Mr Batiste was a passenger for New Zealand by the Willochra from Melbourne last week and passed through Dunedin en route to Welling ton to advance the Willongnby D-n----matic Company, which lias already commenced a New Zealand tour. ’1 he Companpy is the first of five companies that will visit New Zealand this >enf under the Willoughby nanageaieut. The “Aladdin” panptpompimpep poop The “Aladdin’’ pantomime tempi;'.y The “Aladdin” pantomime company with Aliss Grace PaloGa, Aliss Carrie Moor© and Aliss Ruby Davis in the leading roles, opens its Dominion tout at Wellington to-night. Other attractions to follow will be a a dramatic company playing “The Rosary,” and an American musical comedy company. Willoughby (Ltd.) purpose thoroughly exploiting New Zealand.

Aliss Helen Maclaurin, who lias been the guest of Aliss Bessie Alaclaurin has returned to Wellington.

Aliss Linda Bradford, of Air Edward Branscombe’s Orange Dandies Company, was a member of the Alelba Grand Opera Company. A beautiful contralto voice, added to exceptional temperament in one so young, and a charming persnality, makes her beloved of all in and out of the theatre.

Opening Ceremony Waiapu Bridge,

The opening ceremony of the Waiapu Bridge took place last week under delightful weather conditions. Telegrams were received from Hon. Air. Alassey, Hon Mr Herries, Hon Air Fraser, and Sir James Carroll regretting their inability to be present, and a letter was receiver! from the Mayor. Airs Ken Williams cut the ribbon, and Air Ken. Williams, who is chairman of the Waiapu County Council, declared the bridge open. Amongst the numerous visitors present were Judge McCormack and party, Mr AY. D. S. Alacdonald, M.P., Air and Airs E. R. Ludbrood and party, Air and Airs Wilder and party, Air Henderson, Air and Airs Oates, Mr and Airs O’Rvan.

A Carden Fete. The garden fete in connection with the Turanga parish was held at Mr Charles Gray’s bush at Waiohika last Thursday. Numerous visitors were present. The weather was the crowning glory for such a proceeding, the serene sky and the sun’s geniality doubling the animation' and enthusiasm. Messrs Vita Bros.’ orchestradiscoursed favorite melodies which were much appreciated by the large assemblage. A delightful luncheon was provided, the tables being set out under the trees. The amusements were many and varied. There were lemon cutting, needle threading, siting at the ring, and all sorts of fascinating competitions. The stall holders all did very brisk business and the results financially were splendid. Some of those in charge of the ."irious stalls were: —Rev Jennings, Mrs A. Cameron, Misses Tucker (3), Mr H. G. Tucker, Miss Kingston, Miss Maclaurin, Misses Gray (3), Mrs Ken way, Mrs Butterfield, Miss Falkne;, Misses Williams (3), Mr B. C. Gray, Mr Cook and Colonel Winter.

Tire Misses Nolan gave a delightful afternoon party to d number of their friends on Tuesday afternoon at their residence “0-tipi,” Wainui. Tho guest of honor was Miss Esse Gray who leaves in April on ao trip to India. The beautiful air by the seaside .was found most invigorating, and the delicious tea and calces supplied were done full justice to.

THE CRICKET CARNIVAL. THE VISIT OF THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

Most of us whether we understood cricket or not went to the match on Friday and Saturday and found ourselves fast becoming cricket enthusiasts. Several feminine people were heard to declare that if the ball had not felt so hard they would have taken up the game long ago. During the afternoon delightful tea and cakes were partaken of and enjoyed by those present. Amongst the smartly dresed people I noticed— Mrs J. R. Murphy wearing a modish tussore coat and skirt with a biscuit colored hat trimmed effectively with black tulle and velvet. . **“ Mrs Fenwick wore a pretty toilette

Our Naval Visitors.

in maize tones and a becoming chapeau with trimmings en suite.

Mrs Mann Wore a biscuit colored costume stylishly fashioned, and a chio black velvet hat.

Mrs Henry White wore a well-cut tailored skirt and coat and a black chapeau. Mrs Matthews was in a dun grey toilette with which was worn a black picture hat. Aire Henderson wore a pretty voile fabric edged with black and a cream hat with pastel trimmings.

Mrs Gibson had a white toilette worn with a smart black silk coatee and a pretty black picture hat was worn en suite.

Mrs Traill was gowned in white and wore a reseda toque trimmed with vieux rose ribbon.

Airs Hodge was daintily attired in white and her chapeau to correspond was effectively trimmed with black velvet.

Miss Hill, who comes from Auckland district, wore a white toilette with a pastel blue coat and her hat was massed with pink roses. Airs L. Clayton wore a prune tinted coat and skirt and an orange tinted hat with an ostrich feather mount.

Airs A. Seymour wore black and white striped voile and a cream hat with blush liued roses.

Airs A. L. Singer wore an electric blue toilette and a Parisian chapeau. Aliss Lusk (Napier) wore a delightful silver grey costume and a vieux rose hat trimmed with rose tulle.

Aliss E. Williamson was gowned in white chantilly muslin and wore a natty blue chapeau.

Aliss H. Grant was frocked in white and wore a dainty tulle hat with a rose trimming. Aliss Hine wore a white linen* costume faced with pale blue, and a white slowly hat. Aliss AI. Wachsmann wore a pretty hclio-tinted costume made with a stylish effect and a black chapeau. Aliss D. Bennett wore a pretty floral voile frock and a whit© lace hat trimmed with rose-tinted ribbon. Airs H. Hill wore a dainty saxc blue toilette- and a smart dovo tinted silk chapeau.

Aliss Buswell wore a tussore costume with oriental braidings and a hat trimmed with dull purple roses. Aliss Gillingham wore a modish striped toilette and a black chapeau with a mount of black and white striped ribbon.

In the hurry-scurry to get away after the match one came across many well-known people in the crowd making a bee line for their motors and quickly disappearing out of sight before one could ascertain what they were wearing.

The arrival of H.AI.S. Philomel at our port on Friday last was the cause of great rejoicing generally. The multitude was picturesque. Its growth was one of the curious and most interesting items of the day. At twelve o’clock there was room in plenty everywhere on the wharves, but half-an-hour later there was a swaying boundless stretell of people seeking accommodation on subways, gangways railways, boats, etc., and so sudden was tho invasion that- it seemed ms if. the assemblage had dropped in a whole from the clouds. During their, brief visit here the officers appeared to enjoy the various functions given in their honor. On Saturday after a motor'tour in the country they arrived at the Gisborne Bowling green for afternoon tea, and were received by the Alayoress (Mrs Kirk) and Airs Corson, who dispersed the refreshments. Several other laides were present and they were introduced to tho naval visitors. The beautiful greens and attractive shrubs and flower lots showed t.p to much advantage in the glorious sunshine and were the subject of much admiration generally.

On Monday Commander Ballard and liis officers were at home m H.M.S. Philomel to a number of ladies and members of the Poverty a- a y and Gisborne Clubs. The arrangements were charming and notwithstanding the languid warmth of the morning there was not a slow moment. The ship was gaily decorated with flags and bunting and fragrant tea was sipped out of the ship's cups which were fashioned in a style quite their own, and were a delightful novelty for most of the guests. Dainty sandwiches were also partaken of and comfortable lounge seats were found on the decks. The naval hosts were most attentive, and nothing was too much trouble to show the visitors who wended thier way thrugh the ship at leisure with the naval authorities to explain as they went. The guns and wonderfuLmachinery seemed fearful to behold, and the conning tower where the commander stands in time of war and superintends matters fairly took away the breaths of the beholders and filled them with awe. "What the guests liked better was looking at the prettily arranged cabins and the wardroom and the commander's beautifully equipped apartments. Interesting stories were told of the recent trouble in the Persian Gulf, and several officers showed photographs of the various manoeuvres they were mixed up in. It was amusing to hear the various remarks made by the different people inspecting the ship—some of them might have been in Wonderland in Auckland judging by their sliireks of delight when running, down companionways and disappearing into the depths unknown. On the voyage of discovery bluejackets were come across just sleeping whereevef they could and others of the crew in order hot to disturb their slumbers stepped over them and passed on. Everywhere one went one saw sailors cleaning and polishing brasswork and munitions of every description till they all gleamed brilliantly in the rays of the sun. Some ladies were heard discussing the problem of should you say “on the boat’ 'or “in the ship.’’ An officer came to the rescue and informed them that “in the ship” was correct, for when ashore you do not say you live “on the house.” How uroll it all sounded and the laughter was so infectious that one quite forgot that it was Monday and household cares and silly little bothers were for the time being forgotten. It whs with genuine regret that the guests bade farewell to the commander and his officers and thanked them for their kindness and hospitality, and a desire

Household Hints.

wa» expressed of seeing them again iat some future date. Dn walking down the gangway it did seem strange to reflect that this same ship where such a gay informal had been enjoyed, had only a few months hack been associated with grim adventures ’esperate encounters.

A Week c for Auckland. A lady writing from Auckland tells mo that tho Medical Congress festivities were carried on with great enthusiasm throughout the whole week. The weather was just ideal which helped,of course, To a great extent the success of the many forms of entertainment. The visitors were entertained at a motor picnic, an evening garden party, an afternoon tea, an excursion to Takapuna,the president’s ball, dinner parties, a garden party, and luncheons and morning teas. The evening garden party at Cintra was undoubtedly the most charming function ever held in Auckland. The outstanding feature of this party was the beautiful and gnacful dancing which was introduced. The Spanish tarantille was considered the most picturesque of tall tho dances, the dresses worn being bright yellow and black, and red and black. The fairy bouquet dance was most dainty, as the name suggests. A background of green was held in place by girls dressed as fairies, and when opened out disclosed a huge bouquet of white poppies and buds which, when touched by the fairy wand, broke u into beautifully dressed maidens who carried long staffs with clusters of the poppies tied with streamers of ribbon. There were a series of Morris* dances, and another dance which called forth much admiration. was the stately minuet. The president’s ball in the Town Hall was a most brilliant success. The decorations were charming, the scheme of coloring was red, in various tones. All the lights were prettily shaded with pink and red chiffon with crystal beaded fringes, an<7 cast a becoming glow on the fair assembly. 'J hough the night was hot, the dance went with a good swing from start to finish. Some of the costumes wrn were most fascinating to look upon.

Ths Hostess (Mrs Purchas) received her guests in a smart gown of a petunia satin channeuse elegantly draped with white lace.

Mrs J. C. Parr was daintily gowned in rose charmeuse, draped with cerise and rose ninon.

Miss Mary Seddon was modishly attired in a very pale rose silk de 111. Mrs H. D. Bell, of Wellington, was very charmingly attired in -a smoke bllue brocaded gown softened with ebautiful lace.

Mrs Lindo Ferguson was attired in cerise and white with charming effect. Mrs W. R. Bloomfield was gowned in ivory charmeuse, draped with pastel blue and rose floral ninon. Miss Hilda Bloomfield was frocked in white satin, draped with blue ninon the effect being enhanced by a wide draped belt of chocolate brown velvet.

Miss Dorothy Nolan was daintily frocked in white silk de lil prettily designed.

Miss Ruby Coleman wore a lace toilette with a swathed belt of torquoise blue. .Some of the above names are known to Gisborne residents, many of you personally kmving thse mentioned. Other visitors were Commander Ballard and officers of H.M.S. Philomel and Pvramus.

When stewing prunes, add a pinch of carbonate of soda and less sugar will be required. When peeling onions hold them under a running, cold tap. This will prevent the eyes from smarting, and the fingers from becoming stained. When the chimney catches fire, throw a handful or two of sulphur on the fire in the grate. This will instantly put out the fire in the chimney.

Do not store jams and pickles on a top shelf Hot air rises and causes fermentation.

To clean a frying-pan, place it on the fire for a few seconds, then wipe out with a piece or soft paper or a damp cloth. This will preserve the pan in better condition than scrubbing it. Save all tea leaves for cleaning varnished paint. Place them in an enamelled basin full of water, soak for half an hour, then strain off and use the “tea' 1 ' made in this way for washing the paint. Save all bits of twine, knot them together, then knit with steel needles into pieces about a foot or more square These make excellent dishcloths for saucepans and pie-dishes. Before using tinware of any kind, rub it well over with fresh lard. If treated this way it will never rust. If your cellar is damp, as it is apt to be in the early spring, but a piece of unslaked lime in it. It absorbs the moisture and keeps the place sweet. A teaspoonful of vinegar added to a gill of milk when mixing cakes will make them much lighter, and one egg only is needed instead of two. To bring the whites of eggs quickly to a stiff froth, add two or three drops of lemon juice to them. You will then see that they will froth up beautifully in a few minutes. Make two incisions on the top of all- meat pies to allow the steam to escape. Pies treated in this manner will keep good for several days, and so avoid ptomaine poisoning. Scrape pots and kettles with a bread knife. The best glass towels are made from old napkins and tablecloths. Clean zinc with hot soapy water, then polish with kerosene. To prevent the smell when cooking onions, put a little vinegar on the stove. Keep big lumps of charcoal in dark, damp corners to purify the air. A basin of water put into the over with cakes and pastry will keep them from burning. To keep cheese from moulding, or from drying, wrap it in a cloth damped with vinegar, and keep in a covered dish. * The dirtiest frying-pan will, become clean if soaked for five minutes in ammonia. . J