PERSONAL NOTES

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVI, Issue 162, 26 June 1926, Page 13

PERSONAL NOTES

Mrs. Hudson, of Napier, has been staying in Auckland at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs. Griffiths, who has been staying in Blenheim, has returned to Hawke’s Bay.

Mr. and Mrs. J. McLean, of I’orangahau are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, of Napier. Miss Levein, of Feilding, and Miss Fergusson, of Auckland, are staying with Mrs. IL M. Campbell. The engagement is announced of Florence Elliott, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hooper, Dannevirke, to Philip, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Moatley, Dannevirke.

Miss B. S. McDiarmid, M.A., ot Auckland, has been appointed first assistant at the Napier Girls’ High School.

Mr. T. L. Chaplin, who has been staying for a short time in Hawke’s Bay. has returned to Palmerston North.

The Misses McLennan, who have been staying in Havelock North for some mouths, have left for Palmerston North. ♦ * * *

WEMBLY BALL AT NAPIER. The second Wembly ball ol the season took place on Wednesday evening last, and was a decided success owing to the efforts of the committee. Mrs. Heittord was responsible tor the beautiful decorations, and the rest of the committee were Alesdames Lucas, Kenny, Sheehan. Alhddigan, Mahoney and Cassidy and the Alisses Parker (2), O’Rourke and Mahoney.

The hall was decorated with red and gold streamers, while the orchestra was placed in tho centre of the room in a trellis enclosure trimmed with red roses. Continuous music was supplied by Airs. Keane’s Orchestra and Mrs. Betchlcy’.s Orchestra ami was thoroughly enjoyed. Tho duties of ALC.’b were ably carried out by Messrs. Kyle and Sheehan, while the excellent supper was due to the ladies of the com-

mittee. During the evening the St. Patrick’s Tennis Club’s Art Union was drawn, the results being:— Ist. Prize—Airs. B. Amkews. Napier, No. 419. 2nd. Prize—Aliss P. Cox, Hastings, No. 2196. 3rd Prize—B. J. Dallow, Napier, No. 49G. Among those present were;— Mrs. Mahoney in model frock of black georgette embroidered in scarlet. Mrs. Keane, in gown of rose pink marocain, with jazz shawl. Airs. Dawe in dainty frock of shot silver tissue with pink rosebuds. Miss McKormick in frock of sapphire blue panne, prettily draped. Miss D. Ireland in henna crepe-de-chine with pale blue forget-me-nots. Miss L. Hutton in turquoise silk marocain. Miss AL Sullivan in gown of jadegreen crepe-de-chine. Miss E. Pocock in pale blue satin marocain with silver roses. Miss E. Cushing in dainty blue satin, panels of silver. Miss L. Fowler in salmon pink marocain. Miss K. Flinn in black satin with tangerine godets. Miss M. Elmos in rose marocain. Miss AL Menzies in mauve georgette. Aliss Sellar in block and silver. Aliss D. Hutchinson in cyclamen lace Miss J. Pitcaithly in model black. Miss E. Sykes (Hastings) in black and silver. Miss E. Murphy (Hastings), black marocain and hem of flowers. Miss R. Tankard in black and gold. Miss A. Krogh in floral ninon. Miss D. Truman, black velvet with .scarlet appliques. Miss M. Stirmanci (Hastings) effective blue velvet and silver. Miss K. Winfield model flame inarocain with attractive hem embroidery. ?.liss AL O'Connor (Hastings) apricot satin and roses. * * * ♦ MUSICAL EVENINC AT THE WOMEN’S CLUB. On Alonday night a number ot Club members met at the Pas-a-dcna room, fop an “Open Musical Evening,” Mrs. Lewis, the president, receiving the performers. Alusical items were given by several pupils of Miss Fox, of Havelock North. These young people made a wry good impression with their capable and clever, playing, and all present spoke with great praise of their items. Mrs. Robertson delighted her hearers with her finished singing, responding to enthusiastic applause. Miss Christie played a pianofort© solo which was d’ondered very charmingly and much enjoyed.

I nfortunately this week being a very busy one for most of the members, there was but a small attend-

ance, who were, nevertheless, most appreciative of fh b entertainment given. The following gave items: - “The String Class,” Miss Violet Briasco, Airs. .Robeitsori, Miss Christie, Miss D. Wolfe, Miss P. Lewis, Master I). Christie, and Miss F. Parke played accoinpaninients. « * * * FAVOURED CLIMES. Four nights of forty-two degrees! I want to go to Russia please. They have in Russia, have they not? A way to keep their houses hot, By central heating through Hie winter, And welcome in the frantic sprinter - Escaped from awful wolves and bears, The furnace stoked below the stairs, And double windows caulked up tight, Preserve a temperature at night, Of never less than sixty-nine, Which seems, at present, rather fine. But in the summer, hot ami dry. For Egypt’s greenery I sigh, Where by the Nile they moistly sow A dozen crops a vear, or so. R.H.F. * * * * A PLEASANT AFTERNOON TEA. Mrs. Steele, of Southland road, fla'ting', was the hostess at a jolly little afternoon given at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Steele was wearing a pretty frock of Nile green witli godets of cream. The floral decorations were in effective arrangement of scarlet and autumn tints. Bowls of_ camellias ornamented the tca-lahl e in the dining-room, where a dainty tea was set. An amusing comjK’tition occupied the guests and was won by Mrs, King, wliu was given a powder .box.

CIRCLE GATHERING

AT THE CLUB. The Literary and Discussion Circle of the Women’s Club met on Thursday afternoon, there being about twenty members present. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. lunier-Williams, who was welcomed and introduced by Aliss Clements and Mrs. Lloyd, leaders of the Circle. Mrr. Turner-Williams read an interesting paper about village life and conditions in England from the earliest times, which she followed up with extracts from an interesting work on the subject “The Village Labourer,” by J. L. Hammond and Barbara Hammond. Some discussion took place after the reading, and later several members stayed on for tea. Mrs. Turner-Williams was cordially thanked for her interesting address, which was listened to with attention by those present. ❖ NOTES FOR THOSE WHO HUNT. 1. It is a very good general rule to try to consider others ibefore yourself, that is other members, the farmers over whose land you ride, the mounts you ride, and last, but not least, the hounds. 2. When hounds arc running do not speak to the huntsman. He has quite enough to do, and to think ot, without being interrupted; even if you are riding close up, or neck and neck, which is another thing to be avoided. 3. Remember that you owe everything to the goodwill of those over whose land you ride. When the hounds are not running, always shut a gate after you to avoid the straying of stock, 1. When hounds are running, il you arc going through a gateway, don’t let the gate bang on anyone following dose behind, but hold the gate for the next comer. 5. If you can possibly ' avoid it, never break down fences when jumping, nor should you choose a difficult jump if there is a gateway handy. 6. You should not ride over “seeds” or ncw-ly-sown crops. For your own sake avoid riding across freshploughed land. It is a great crime io ride over “roots,” whether turnips, mangolds, or potatoes, if there is a better way. ♦ ♦ * * SPECIAL "TRIBUNE” RfGJPE. DELICIOUS AND ECONOMICAL WHITE VEGETABLE SOUP. AN IDEAL SOUP FOR A WINTER'S LUNCHEON PARTY.

2 onions sliced, 2 potatoes, 2 turnips, 2 parsnips, 1 teaspoon salt, sprinkle pepper. Boil these with three pints of water, in an enamel saucepan, until soft, strain through a sieve or culander, keep the water and put back in saucepan with the ruibbed-through pulp. Add one cup of injlk. one lablcspion seed sago; then cook very gently till the sago is transparent. Add chopped parsley and stir every now and then till needed.

This is a healthful and appetising soup for invalids.

Next week “Shortbread” will be tho special recipe.