Women's News

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 19, 2 October 1930, Page 2

Women's News

PEBbONAL. Mies Kathleen Burke is on a visit -to Featherston and is the guest of Mrs •C, B. Tocker. . _, Mis'. A. A. Davies of Kings Boa 4is accompanying Mr Davies in his journey through the South Island. They left for Timaru last week. ' Mies Lesley Waller, who has Ibeen the guest of Miss Jocelyn Biddif ord, "Woiburn," has returned to Auckland. Mrs. Hayward has returned to the Hutt from a visit to Napier. ENGAGEMENT. BEBG-—BUBGESS.-<, ~,■ &.*,^u The engagement is announced of ThAna Edith Minnie, second daughter, of Mr. and Mrs C. P. Berg, of Oriental Bay, to Walter Frederic, fifth sW of Mr. and Mts."':A K Burgess, of Lower Hutt. '•":' .• ' "* ..':"' •' ' WEDDING. ENGLAND—RLAGKWfZLL. A pretty evening wedding took'place at. Knox Churchon September 22nd when Hilda, daughter of Mr. and-Mrs: G. England was, married to Harold,. son of Mr .and. Mrs.,E. W. Blaekw<ell. of Taranaki. The: bride who entered the church on the arm of "iier brother, Mr. L. England, wore a charm ing frock of georgette 'and silver tissue, the belt being finished with a diamante buckle. She also -wore a veil and orange blossom and carried a shower bouquet of cream camelias, freesias and maidenhair fern with streamers of tulle and silver. Her maid was Miss Mavis, Winnie, who wore a frock of 'bkie geotgette and satin and large felt hat to tone, her bouquet being of autumn- ' tinted flowers and foliage. There was :also a flower girl, Hilda England, whose frock was of lemon satin and tulle trimmed with violets and large felt hat to tone, and she carried a basket of violets and freesias. Mr. L. Warren, of Wellington, carried out the duties of best man. The Bey. J. McCaw was the ef&ciating minister and Mr. A. Ackroyd was at the organ. A reception was afterwards held at the Oddfellows' Hall, where Mrs England received the guests in a frock of black georgette and lace, with black model hat, and her bouquet was of red camellias, red birch and ' maidenhair fern, while the bridegroom's another wore a navy-blue celanese satin frock with model hat to tone, and carried a bouquet similar to that of the bride's mother. The decorations at the hall were of spring flowers. After the reception Mr and Mrs. Blaekwell left for Taranaki, the bride travelling in a brown jumper suit and brown French model hat and grey fur coat. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a thand bag to tone with her frock, while to the bridesmaids and flower girl he gave gold armlets. SOCIAL EVENING AT POBT&TJA MENTAL HOSPITAL. A social evening was recently held at . the Porixu Mental Hospital for the purpose of presenting a very fine At-water-Kent radio gramophone to the institution. The donors were the Bey. A. Harding and Miss Winifred Harding 8.A., of Lower Hutt, who offered it in memory of Mrs. Harding who passed ; away recently; As the deceased lady lad ever been keenly, interested in the welfare of the inmates, and a tireless worker on |heir behalf, the tangible tribute to her memory was a most appropriate one. Miss Knight was the other donor, and her gift too, was in memory of her mother, who passed away some yeara agol * Dr. Gray, Direc-tor-General of Mental Hospitals, in " thanking Mr. Harding and his daughter ;' and Miss Knight, on behalf of the , patients, for their very generous gift, 'i expressed his deep appreciation of the : eerviees Mr Harding Siad rendered to ; the hospital for years past, and also .> tendered his gratitude to those various < organisations and individuals who, in £ manifold ways, contributed to the com- j fort and happiness of the inmates un- ? der his control. Dancing and music, 1 terminating with supper, brought a most ] enjoyable evening to a dose. ]

By "EVE."

I CONCERT IN ST. JAMES'^ TTAT.Ti,

brought the programme to a close, the dramatic personae being: "Dr. JSTibbler," Mr. W. Hamilton; "Dr. Nilbbler's maid," Miss L. Armstrong; "Dr NibT>ler»s chauffeur," Mr. E. MeChesney; "New Assistant," Mr. J. A. S&adloek; * 'Colonel Binks'» (and his gouty leg),'Mr, T. Stevens; "Henpecked Husband," Mr. K. McKenzie; "801 l ing-pin Wife," Miss Jennie Sykes; and "Client for Monkey Gland Pills," Mr. O. Leash. The National Anthem concluded the entertainment. WA2MABTJB GBOQUBT GEiTJB. Delightful weather prevailed for the opening of the Waimarie Croquet green on Saturday, and in consequence there Was an excellent attendance of friends as well as memibers. Mrs. Norris, the president, introduced Mr. W. Nas M.P., and said how happy the club was to have him perform the official opening of the green, and she also extended a welcome to the 24 delegates from other clubs, who were present. Mr Nast':.,

speaking of the game of croquet, said that it was not a new game, for it was in the Xi»i Century but it was not again taken seriously till 1924 •The speaker then said that *Waimarie' had two meanings, firstly "gentle and j.meek," and secondly "lucky," so that it was a very well chosen name and he hoped that when the ladies were playing the game they manifested the qualities of gentleness, and meekness. Mr. Nask then knocked a ball through a hoop and ■declared the green open. Mrs Nash, and Mrs Norris were then presented with delightful bouquets, the flowers being in gold and brown tones —^-the club's colours. The tea tables were also decorated in those tones and Mrs Jones and Mrs Exton presided over the tea room. Apologies were received from Sir Alexander and Lady Roberts (the latter is a patroness), Mr and Mrs W.\ S. Austin, Mr and Mrs. J. Mitchell (president of the Wellington Association), Mrs Bhodes Williams (official handicapper for the Associa"tion), and telegrams were received from the Eastbourne Club, Mrs Gowingl and Mrs Davies. Among t>hose present Were Mrs Earle McKenzie, Mrs Hendry, Mrs D. S. Patrick, Mrs Harrower, •Mrs O'Shea, Mrs. Haldane, Mrs Shelly, Mrs Whitcher, Mrs H. Exton and Miss Wilkins. Competitions during the afternoon resulted as follows:—Target, Mrs Ellis Ist, runner up Mrs E. MeKenzie; Sqiisares, Mrs Hobbs Ist, Mrs

Tie concert, in aid of the Bellevue Lodge, 1.0.0. F., social funds, which took place in St. James 'a Hall on Tuesday, September 23r<3, was deserving of a larger audience, for it was an excellent evening's entertainment. The Tmiical portion was ef exceptional merit, Mr. Shadlock's lightning cartoons were most cleverly executed, and the comedy duos were very witty and deservedly popular. Mr. Shadlock's one-act comedy, "Dr. Nibbler'a Pills" portrayed a doctor's waiting room with his assistant in charge. The numerous patients who seek his advice : are one -and all siibject to the 1 same treatmentrrpilis—with somewhat startling results, as some^of the pellets are branded "Monkey Gland Pills!" The programme « : was ;as follows: —Marimba Quartette by Messrs Lew Arnold (marimba), B. Potter (cello), H. Potter (violin),.end H. Haig&i (piano); Shanty Sqjog, Hoss Armstrong; Cello solo "Andante,*^by Mr. B. Potter; humourous siring, "Everybody's Fond of Community Singing,'? Mr.-XA. Shadlockj song "Moth'efe McGeey' Miss Mona. Carriek; Irish jSpng "Pat McGee,'^ Mr. W. 'H^miltofa;, Dance, "Irish Jig,'* Miss K. ElShadioek; duet, "Over i&e .Hawthorne Edge," Misses Jennie Sykes and L. Arnigtrong; lightning cartoons, Mr. J. A. Shadlock; violin solo, "Concerto in E. Major," Mr. H. Potter; "Quarrel Scene ifpm School of Scandal," in costume, jbiliss L. Armstrong and Mr B. McKengfe: comedy duo, "Never Get Married," Miss Jennie Sykes and Mr. W. Hamilton; trio (cello, violin and piano), Messrs B. Potter, H. Potter and H. Haigh; marimiba solo, 'Aloha," Mr Uew Arnold. "Dr. Nibbler's Pills"

Phillips runner up. Ladder, Miss Pole Ist, Mrs BOocock xunner-up. Angles, Mrs Marsden Ist, Mrs Ridley runner up.

DANCE AT RAILWAY WORKSHOPS

Another jolly dance took place last week .in tiie social hall at the Workshops, this time in -aid of the Workshops Division of St. John Ambur lance. The Railway Workshops' Orchestra was in attendance and the gentlemen's committee was as follows:— Messrs H. Dv Faur (M.C), P. O'Shca, F. Parr, A. Spurr, H. Leopard, J. McGhiire, J. Graham, J. Hale, H. Grieraon, J. Wilson, J. Hooper, J. Robinson.

Some of the ladies present were Mrs. - O'Shea, embossed black lace; Mrs. Dv ! Faur, black lace; Mrs. Wright, lavender georgette; Miss Leopard, saxe blue •georgette; Mrs Leopard, black ■geor^ gette frock, flame velvet coatee; Mrs ; Tynan, lavender marriettcj Miss Nancy Ward, beige laco and georgette; Miss Maud Burridge, black georgette;; Mass Ena Burridge, gold taffeta; Miss Rona WUliams, champagne lace j 'Miss May, Hale, floral ninori; Miss L. Morrison, gold |ace; Miss E. Yotmg, lemon, lace; 'Mrs 1.. Morton, wiiite crepewde-ch.ene; Mrs Gox, fcliie velvet; Mrs Dudding^ blaok maTriette Miss Turner, cream lace,. Miss. Freeman, apricpt chenele and georgette; Miss "Violet Pearce, red 1 georgette; Mrs McGuire, black crepe- | de-chene; Mrs Wynyard, sea green vel- .j i vet; Miss Nyhan, black georgette; MissRye, green georgette; Miss Collins, black lace; Miss Nattrass, mauve chantilly; Miss Benge, yellow georgette and lace; Miss Menzies, red georgette; Mrs Goldfinch, black velvet; Mrs Veitch, green embossed velvet; Mrs Rothway, ■ pink frilled georgette; ' Mrs Futter,. j black sequined frock; Miss Futter, ! black lace; Mrs O'Shean, scarlet gedr>;j

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/ "ENGLAND EXPECTS." (ibontrfiibuted).

Dawn.! and a strip of primrose sky above theshadowed blackness of the hills; ivoried mist-wraitihs wreathing the far rim of the -horizon; and the morning's crimson fire spilling down upon a fleet of quiet, grey vessels in the east. Sunlight in a golden flood, revealing their sturdy British defiance to a watching foe. And French and Spanish ships in stately line move across the shining, opalescent sea.~- At once a line of flags furl from the masthead of the Victory and down the row of waiting ships the winds bears t&eir vibrant message—"England eaopects." Slowly steers the captain ship forth upon the main. The guns are manned jby eager crews "brown with the bronze of wind and sun"; bTave fighting men stand side by side, aflame with the glorious courage of battle and pike and cutlass wildly gleam within their strong, impatient hands. " X cloud of . smoke, a flame-red star" and the chal- ! lenge of Villeneuve breaks shattering ( through the calm. "With white sails spread the ships speed on and light and changing clouds send over the skies; the wind goes whistling through the masts and the salt spray is flung high in£o the air from the seething "bluenesa > of the waves.

Suddenly is given the command to attack and "flame and smoke and death are flung as if from. Hell's outslamming door. >>

The thunder of the cannon shots is stilled at last and the lightning flashes light no more the smoke fclouds of the fight, yet still that gallant little ship, the Victory, holds fast to the great Reduobtable. Sunset lights the wes tern sky and tSLe dusk-wind ripples gently over the water, till He who rules the destinies of men gives war's guerdon to the Englishmen and Villeneuve is conquered. And above all the wreck age and terrible destruction stars shine clearly with a serene white flame and the night hovers low on peaceful wings.

Such ,is the Ballad of the Victory. H. de Vere Staepole has immortalized it in poetry and Huibert Bath in music. Mr. Bath is a disciple of tie modern school of music—a school that has received endless criticism and not always over-much appreciation. Adversity does not seem to have diaonraged

Rather

younger musicians, however, has it served to strengthen and improve their work. "England Expects/ is expressive of all that is finest in this new movement—-it is virile-^-stirring— ■ unusual—afire with patriotism—-having in its harmonies the very spirit of those dauntless heroes of the sea. Moreover, it will live. .

"BT-THE-WAY." "Honessy Is the~Best Policy!"

A recent-.Ghristdtnireh visitor to the Hutt -related -;-u- story which; ■ denwm,strates beyond' all '/cavil that, in spite of all onel, hears to.' the; contrary; tjfie evil doer does ./reagp yvhsit -he sows! , A. Christehureh. lady, -being '.of an e:>aeeptional]y line daphne bqsh, joiirrteyed .»to a nurseryman's in £b.e city to ascertain its" value, but whilst s<h.e was away, a kindly neighbour improved the shining moments by digging up the j>lant and making off with it. The stricken lady was gazing at the havoc when IspmStMng struck her eye, and on pending Jjtojmi to pick it up from the cavity left by the uprooted X>lant, »he found, it to ;be a purse containing £8, but history does not relate whether the owner ever came to enquire after the lost pijjrse! A BAZAAE ttvra This is an idea- for pin cushions for bazaar stalls, in the making of w&ieh. the tiniest scraps of materials can be used: Those living where gas-light is used instead of electricity can <easily obtain the discarded asbestos bases of inverted incandescent mantles. Bad base is like the frame of a three-legged stool. Out a flat cork to fit the hole in the frame and mount on this a little cushion of sawdust, covering witl small scraps of silk, velvet or othei dainty bits. One cushion requires a piece about 2J inches square. Wedge this tiny pin cushion into the hole in the frame and you have a neat little three-legged pin cushion for the dressing table. A small tin of enamel will do to paint the frames and legs of dozens* of these, and a scrap of baby-ribbon tied round enhances the effect. The cost is almost nil, a9 the mantle frames and bits of materials are easily secured for the asking. ■ i A BIRD' TABLE. Much pleasure and entertainment may be derived from the erection in the garden of a birds' table, which should be placed within view of the windows of the most-used room. Choose an open space away from bushes which might shelter predatory cats.' Drive an upright stake into the ground and ! nail on top of it a neat piece of board. On this table are placed bread crumbs and table scraps, particularly bits of white fat and bacon rind. In a surprisingly schort time the wild birds • learn who is responsible for their i "■ party" and become more or less tame [ according to their nature, some actu- , ally learning to feed from the &and. I A substantial twig or two fastened at the side of the tray, affording perches for a landing stage, are appreciated by the callers. A, little bird-seed mixed with the other food brings -goldouches and other grain-eaters. LOWER HOTT W.C.T.TJ. The monthly meeting of the W.G.T.U was held in the Church of Christ on Wednesday, September 24th, Mrs Anderson, the president, being in the chair Several apologies were receive*! from members absent through sickness and a vote of sympathy was passed to .the relatives of tie late Mrs Katene, a Maori memiber who recently passed; away. Another Maori member who has moved to Karori, has been lost to the Union. — Mrs Tait was the speaker for the afternoon and spoke most instructively on the effects of alcohol on the body and stressed the necessity for instruct-, ing children on this vital subject. The birthday effort held recently realised £8/5/-, and tiiat sum was passed

on at the big Birthday (effort held laßt w«ek at the Cambridge Terrace Ctonb gi;egational Church. - rrMrs; Botctißy 'and Mrs.- Schneider. c were appointed delegates to the cons vontion hfild atßroolclyn: on Thursday. .Many of the BDatt meniTjers went on E to the •'birthday' celebration in the , Syfening, when Mrs: Anderson and ten. s Hutt members presented their offering t |of the central feaad. Mrs. Tronp, felke - Mayoress, reeeivedekcli" offering bo, I Union representatives came on tm - IQie platform and. at the close a kTmn i was sung. The members then formed a , ijircla round the hall and while each > held tihe white ribbon union hmfige,. I Eonnd the World/ waß.wrag1.. • Bart, JjP., then presented• Mrs * -Otroup with' a bouquet. There yns an. ■ excellent musical and elocutionary programme, £vfter which supper was Serv_ed: .• ■ ■ ■.■■'. ■; '■ _. • The singing of the National AaKkeai. ' ".terminated the evening. . , •, _ BEdPES FROM CANADA, i DESERTS. "A Morsel Tor a Monarcl" <: : BROWK BREAD PUDDINOu Quarter lib stale brown bread finely grated, £lb suet chopped fine, iH> soli tanas, Jib teaspoon salt, 1$ osss sugar, i grated nutmeg to taste, the grated rinti .of a lemon, 2 well beaten eggs. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and boil in a mould 3 hours. A warm jam attUßo should be poured over the podding when sent to the table. _ SNOW PUDDING. 4^ j One tablespoon gelatine, £ cup tepro water, 1 cup boiling water, \ cup sugar, i oop lemon juice, whites of three eggs. Soak gelatine in cold water, dissolve in boiling water, add sugar and lemon juice, strain and set aside in cool place, occasionally stir mixture, and when quite thick, beat with wire spoon or whisk until frothy, add whites of eggs beaten stiff and continue beating until stiff enough to hold in shape. Mound or pile in spoonfuls on glass dish. Cold with boiled custard. A very attractive dish may ibe prepared by colouring &alf the mixture with fruit juice. , PLUM PUDDING. One cup dry bread crumbs, $lt> raifiina £lb 'walnut meals, £ cup suet through meat grinder, 1 cup rich milk, J cup of sugar, 2 eggs, lib dates. Soak erumibs in milk, add beaten eggs and sugar. Boil 3 hours in baking-powder tins. Leave twoinehes at top. Serve with hard sauce. THE SOLUTION TO MAN? PROBLEMS. Don't use -water for scalding fish preparatory to scaling, aa the flesh will go pulpy. A better reeolt £i obtained by dipping them once or twice' in hot water. To rid the mouth of the unpleasant odour and taste left after eating onions, chew a pinch of dry tea for a few minutes. If apples are placed on a skewer and held for a while in boiling water, the skins can easily be rubbed off. There is practically no waste in this method, which is a considerable improvement on the old method of peeling. To use leftover mashed potatoes mix with flour or wheatmeal and make them into scones. T«tast them and eat hot with butter. To make tough meat tender, steep it in vinegar for a quarter of an honor before cooking. Vinegar softens the tiawiea and if well wiped does not alter the taste iof the meat.