Women’s World

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 37, 27 January 1932, Page 11

Women’s World

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"Stella”

Mrs Preston-Thomas has returned to Hastings after staying for the holidays at Waimarama. The engagement is announced of Mona, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. F. Watson, of Hastings, to Robert Lownie, elder son of Mrs and the late Robert Clark, of Lower Hutt. Miss Irene Wilson, principal of St. Margaret College, Wellington, who has been staying with her mother, Mrs J. H. Wilson, in Christchurch, during the holidays, has left for the North. She intends taking a trip through the Urewera Country before the term begins. A BEAUTIFUL BEACH Hastings people who still go over to Westshore for picnics are agreeably surprised to find what an excellent beach and shore for bathers the ocean beach there now .is. ’’The best beach in Hawke’s Bay,” said some young people, who last week had a bathing picnic there. “We all went out for miles.” they said, “and it was beautifullyshelving and sandy and safe.” On a summer’s evening it is delightful to sit out there by the rolling waves, and many cars bring groups of people who have an enjoyable little early evening picnic there till the Napier lights twinkle through the cool dusk and time for departure arrives. ENGLISH NOTES One of the most curious playrooms in London has lately been made in an old house in Paddington. It is the paradise of what the psychologists call the “impossible” child and it is the outcome of knowledge gained from experimental work at a children’s clinic. Children admitted to the playroom are allowed to do whatever they like and the work “don’t” is never breathed in their hearing. It is by letting them go their own way without let or hindrance that naughty children are turned into good ones, the theory being that you have to get the worst out of a child before you can put the best in. The Queen, Princess Mary, the Duchess of York and other members of the Royal Family have sent examples of their own handiwork to the Handicraft Exhibition of the London Gin Guides, which was opened recently by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, states a London writer. The Queen has given a pale blue shawl crocheted by herself; the Duchess of York a pair of shooting stockings she has knitted; Princess Mary, who is president of the Guide movement, has given a stool she has worked in petit point; Princess Beatrice has painted two water-colour sketches; Princess Louise sent in examples of her bronze work; and Prin cess Arthur of Connaught sent in petit point. Lord Baden-Powell, the Chief Scout, has sent two of his water-colour sketches, and among the exhibits of the Guides is a bronze horse modelled by his 14-yeare-old daughter, Heather Baden-Powell. SEASONABLE RECIPES Tomato Scallops: Tomato scallops are unusual and appealing. Take some large, sound tomatoes and cut in halves. Scoop out a little of the centres and strain off the juice and seeds. Mash the remainder up with two wellbeaten raw eggs, to which a little pepper, salt and sugar have been added for flavouring. Replace the mixture in the halved tomato cups and strew’ over with breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Smear the tops with butter and gently cook in a baking dish or casserole until done. Butter or grease the bottom of the dish to prevent burning. Tomato Plquante: Peel and quarter some tomatoes, and chop up roughly with a few gherkins, vinegar, pickles and chopped celery. Pepper and salt to taste, and drain off any surplus liquor. Have diamond pieces of buttered toast ready, and place a thick smearing of the mixture on top of each. Serve with cold meats or tinned fish.

WEDDING

HALSTEAD—McKENZIE. A wedding of groat interest to a wide circle of friends,- both in Hastings and Dannevirke, took place ou Monday, January 25th at Dannevirke, when Ethel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs F. E. McKenzie, of Dannevirke, becamo the bride of Reginald, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs W. H. Halstead, of Hastings. The bride was a very popular member of the nursing staff of the Hastings Memorial Hospital, and the bridegroom is the youngest member of a very wellknown and highly respected Hastings family. The marriage ceremony took place at the Wesley Church, Dannevirke, and the service was conducted by the Rev. H. White, of Dannevirke. The bride was escorted by her father, Mr F. E. McKenzie, and she made a very charming figure in her bridal gown of ivory georgette over satin, with touches of very delicate pink. The corsage of the frock was made with a soft cowl front prettily draped over a delicate pink georgette V-shaped neck. Tho long closely-fitted sleeves flared very slightly at the wrist, while the fullyflared skirt fell in long graceful folds from a hip yoke outlined in scalloped effect, with a soft posy of pale pink georgette rosebuds finishing the wrist. Her long embroidered veil fell tc tho hem of the frock and was arranged in a coronet over her head with soft trails of orange blossom across the top. White satin shoes completed her simple but very effective toilette, and she wore the bridegroom’s gift, a dainty gold wristlet watch and carried a lovely bouquet of pale pink roses, carnations and ferns. She was attended by her sister, Miss Grace McKenzie, as bridesmaid, and by two dainty little flower girls, Miss Gwen Bennett and Betty Graham, of Hastings, both neices of tho bridegroom. The duties of best man were ably car- ’ ried out by Mr Stanley Knight, of Wanganui. Miss McKenzie’s very dainty frock of pale pink floral georgette patterned in deeper pink was made with a long, fully flared skirt fitted with a painted hip yoke; over it she wore a soft little coatee in the same material, bordered with pale pink georgette, a frill of the georgette finishing the wrist. A pink felt hat trimmed with a satin bow, and pink satin shoes, completed a most effective ensemble, and she carried a sheaf of richly shaded gladioli which toned beuatifully with her frock, and wore the bridegroom’s gift, a very handsome rhinestone necklace. The little flower girls made a sweet picture as they preceded the bride and bridegroom down the aisle of the church after the ceremony, scattering rose petals from little baskets. Their frocks were of shell-pink and forget-me-not blue crepe-de-chine, fully frilled to the waist, the frills being daintily edged with silk lace, which was also used to trim the little puff sleeves and collars of the frocks. They wore very becoming little black hats, bonnet-shaped, and tied with pale pink and blue ribbons, and they carried dainty baskets of sweet carnations tied with ribbon in the same shades, matching their frocks. They also wore sweet little pearl necklaces, the bridegroom’s gifts to them. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs McKenzie entertained about 50 guests at Anderson’s Tea Rooms, where the tables were daintily set and decorated with colours in keeping with the bridal frocks. The beautiful wedding cake was much admired, and after it had been cut and handed round, the customary toasts were honoured. The Rev, H. White made a happy little speech in proposing the toast of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs McKenzie’s frock was of ivory satin beaute, worn with a small coatee over an apricot vest, and a May hat. Amongst the relatives and friends who motored through from Hastings for the wedding were Miss M. Halstead, Mr and Mrs C. F. Bennett, Mr and Mrs A. Graham, and Mr and Mrs J. Talbot, tho ladies being sisters of the bridegroom. Miss Halstead wore an effective model frock of black silk marocain, with touches of pale pink, and a summer coat. Mrs Bennett was frocked in a smart summer coat in a rich blue silk repp, worn over a blue frock prettily trimmed with lemon georgette vest and and cuffs. Mrs Talbot’s effective ensemble was of navy blue, and Mrs Graham wore

Saxe-blue celanese satin with dainty collar and cuffs. Later in the afternoon the happy couple left on a motor trip in the North, amid best of good wishes and showers of confetti. Mrs R. Halstead was attired in a smart navy and lemon ensemble for travelling, her frock being of georgette patterned in lemon, and her coat of navy satin finished material, very smartly cut. She wore a becoming lemon straw hat and black shoes and stockings to tone. The young couple were the recipients of many useful gifts. MITCHELL—PEDERBON. One of the prettiest evening weddings witnessed in Napier for some time was celebrated on Wednesday last at St. Augustine’s Church when Erna Dorothea Pederson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Pederson, of 83 Nelson Crescent, Napier, was married to Robert James, son of Mr and Mrs W. Mitchell, of Hastings (late of Terrace End. Palmerston North). The church had been tastefully decorated with pink and white flowers to match the bridesmaid’s dress. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Zimmerman. Mr E. Jamieson presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in an ankle length gown of ivory satin, fully flared with a tulle coatee trimmed with ribbon and a tulle frilled skirt. The beautiful tulle embroidered veil was held in place by a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. White satin shoes were worn and the bride carried a sheaf of white gladioli and maiden-hair fern tied with satin ribbon. Tho four charming young bridesmaids were similarly nocked in blush pink organdie with tight-fitting bodices and puffed sleeves, trimmed with narrow lace, the skirts being ankle length and and fully flared and trimmed with inlets of fawn organdie relieved with lace and rosebud centres. Long lace mittens and pink satin shoes, and large crinoline rgandie hats trimmed with satin ribbon and rosebuds were worn. Each bride.fr maid carried a sheaf of pink gladioli and maiden-hair fern tied with satin ribbon to tone with frocks. The bridesmaids were: Miss Thora Pederson (sister of the bride) (chief), Miss Ngaire Mitchell, Hastings (sister of the groom), Miss Jean Graham, Hastings (cousin of the groom), and Miss Smith, Palmerston North, a friend of the bride. Miss Doreen Sheldrake (Palmerston North) made a pretty little flower girl, her beautiful gown being a replica of the bride’s. She also wore a satin and calle cap held at the ears with satin ribbons and sprigs of orange blossom. White lace mittens and satin shoes were worn, and she carried a basket of white and pink roses and maiden-hair fern tied with a large satin bow. Master Jackie Mangin (Pahiatua) acted as train-bearer, clad in a white satin suit. Mr R. H. Beaumont (Lyttelton) carried out tho duties of best man, while the groomsmen were Messrs H. T.-der-son (brother of the bride), R. Gruzelier and L. Borrison (Palmerston North).. The ushers were Messrs J. Pederson, C. Pederson and C. Crab. The reception was held at the “Beth” tea rooms, over 80 guests attending. The tables were tastefully decorated, a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake holding pride of place. Mr and Mrs Pederson received the guests, tho latter wearing an ankle length navy blue georgette dress, fullyflared, inlet with lace. She wore a lace brocade hat to match, with touches of red, and carried an attractive bouquet in autumn tints. Mrs Mitchell (mother of the bridegroom) wore a smart ensemble of navy' georgette and lace, with lemon and navy chip hat to match, and shoes to tone. She carried a bouquet of lemon and delphinium blue. The happy couple left for Taupo, where their honeymoon will be spent. The bride looked very attractive in a blue figured georgette frock and primrose coloured coat, with hat and shoes to tone. Among those present were the following relatives of the bride and groom: Mr and Mrs J. Pederson, jun., Mr Ludvigen (Waipukurau), Mrs R. Graham, Mesdames R. Gruzelier, W. A. Mangin (Pahiatua), A. Mangin (Dannevirke) and numerous other guests. THE MOTHER OF ONE DO YOU KNOW HER? “Come along, darling, do recite ‘Christopher Robin’ to this nice auntie who has come such a long way to see you. Oh, but you must, sweetheart. Now do, please, darling, just one little tiny rhyme—you know, ‘Christopher Robin goes hoppity-hoppity.’ Oh, darling, of course you know it. Please, darling—for mummy. “I’m afraid it’s no use. Poor little darling, he is awfully shy and retiring, really. It’s so nice to find a child like that nowadays. Most children, I do think, are much too pushing and precocious. (No, darling, you mustn’t upset auntie’s nice new handbag. There,

now you’ve broken her mirror. Naugh-ty-naughty. Come to mother.) .... “Not that he is not splendidly far advanced for his age, of course. I wish you could have heard him recite ‘Christopher Robin’—he does it in the most enchanting way. And he’s only two and a-half. Wonderful, dorft you think? I’b thinking of having him psycho-analysed —there really are touches of genius in the child. Just look at him now, the little precious, how closely he’s investigating those papers in your bag. Lots of children would simply take no notice of such things. “oh, what a pity, he’s upset your powder. I do hope it won’t get into his darling little nose. Darling, do come to mummy and let her see your little nosey-posey. Don’t scream, pet, mummy won’t hurt you. (Such a pity you don’t use a compact, dear.) “Did I tell you what the tiny precious sad last week when that rather amusng woman from the house on the corner came in to tea? “Oh, did I really? I don’t remember in the least. But, perhaps, it was someone else who told you. I don’t think 1 told you what he said to nannie yesterday, though, did I? “Must you really Well, I must write and tell you that little story, if you can’t stay any longer now. So sorry you can’t have tea with us. Could I give you some powder? No, darling, I’m most terribly sorry, but. I never use powder now, with baby in the house. But your nose isn’t very shiny, just a bib red at the tip. Goodbye. dear—baby and I have loved having you, and I know you’ve adored meeting him.”—M. C., in the “DailyMail.”