NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8701, 7 April 1914, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Tho engagement is announce<l of Mr O. M. Hope, second son of Mr Arthur Hope, of Tumanako, Tiraaru, to Miss Dorothy Steele, daughter of Mr Richard Steele, of Christchurch. Mrs Steele is the guest of Mrs Cock-hurn-Hood, of Masterton. Miss Christine Smith; of Rotorua-, eaves to-day on a visit to Mrs Ledingham, at Melbourne. One of the greatest grievances of Aomen is the failure of the law to enforce upon idle husbands their duty co maintain, their families. Washington recently passed a law to cope with this. evil. A man convicted of failure to maintain his family will be provided with work by the State and compelled to perform it, his wages being handed over to his wife and family. Tliis is, indeed, to “make the punishment fit the crime.” Miss Eileen Plunket, Lord and Lady Phinket’s second girl, is expected to be among this year’s debutantes, says an English paper. She is like her eldest sister, Miss Helen Plunket, for whom their aunt, Lady Helen MunrnFerguson, gave a very successful dance in Cadogan square in March, 1912. Miss Helen Plunket was a debutante of 1913, though she did not make hor curtsey to their Majesties at a Court last year. Lady Plunket, who made an. admirable helpmeet to her husband while he was Governor of New Zealand, - is Dowager Lady Dufferin’s youngest daughter. To-morrow, at 3 p.m., at the Mayor’s room. Town Hall, a meeting convened by Mrs J. P. Luke, will he held, and the women of Wellington are invited to meet tho Mayoress and assist in some way to raise funds with tho object of relieving the distress due to the’ Upper Hutt disaster. Suggestions for raising funds will be invited and it is hoped that all who can will show their sympathy by attending. Miss Bartlett has returned from an enjoyable holiday spent in the South Island. Miss Kinross is spending a few days in Wellington. Miss Yso Bromnee has returned from Wairoa, where she has spent tho last three months. Mr and Mrs A. F. Lowe returned on Saturday by the Main Trunk express. after an enjoyable three weeks’ holiday. Tho vaccination test was submitted to the passengers of the Orsova when she arrived a week or two ago in Sydney, and out of 300 first-class passengers only 30 were allowed to leave the ship immediately. Miss E. StuartForbes, who arrived here last week, was one of them, the others being Lady Patey, Professors Barraclougb and David, Mr and Mrs Albert Goldie, and some residents of Sydney. Miss George, Palmerston North, i« staying just now with Mrs Lance George, Northland. ' Owing to the increasing demand, ol girls and young women for accommodation, in the hostels of. the Young Women’s Christian Association, it lias been decided that an age limit should he fixed in order Ui meet tho present need. A resolution was recently passed by the board of directors to the effect that women over thirty-five should not -be allowed to remain ovei two months in permanent residence. While it is recognised that these older ■women are often in need of inexpensive board, and lodgings it is obvious that they are generally able to take care of themselves, and do not need the advice and supervision, of matrons, as do younger women. In case of limited accommodation, preference is always given to girls, for whom the home primarily exists. Last year the transient boarders at the Wellington Y.W-C.A. Hostel numbered 669 At present there are twenty-seven permanent girl boarders and fourteen transients, besides the sixteen bachelor girls at the annexe. Another of the Encounter’s officer;-, has fallen in love with an Australian girl, the engagement having just been announced of Captain Xrewin, to Miss Ruth Dangar, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. O. • Dangar, of Grantham, Pott* Point, Sydney. Mr and Mrs Boyes,' Christchurch, are at present on a holiday visit to Wellington. They are staying at Biurett’s Hotel. An interesting little person who ha-, recently sprung into prominence in the Continental tennis circles is Mile, de Leuglen, who is called the .infant prodigy of tennis. Rumour hath it that this child of fourteen summers is really a marvellous player and hat full command of every stroke, and that when she has with ago acquired more physical strength, her only weakness at present, she will reach the level of any of the distinguished women players of the day. It is hoped that she will take part in the all-England lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon this summer. THE MAYORALTY. Yesterday afternoon, at Godber’e rooms, Courtenay place, a very successful meeting was held by the supporters of Mr J. P. Luke for the Mayoralty. The proceedings were marked by keen enthusiasm, and many promises of help in the way of motor-cars, etc., were received. His Worship the Mayor spoke briefly ? outlining his views on various questions of interest with which the ratepayers present were entirely in sympathy. Tho election takes place on April 29th, and those who wish to vote are reminded that tho rolls close on April 15tb. Miss Milsom, Hair and Paco Physician, begs to notify that she has removed from King’s Chambers to Barnett's Buildings, 91, Willis street (opposite Shortt’s Picture Theatre). AH preparations for the hair, face, nails, and all "hair work can be obtained as usual at above address. Telephone m. • For Weddings—Appropriate Bouquets for either large or small weddings are being continually designed, and embody the unique distinction of all Miss Murray’s creations. Flowers for aiJ occasions forwarded to any part of the Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist. 36, Willis street It’s danger!—to let colds hang about your children. Our stock of raincoats and overcoats for boys is large. Coats that keep out the rain and keep tiie laddies warm. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.. Manners street. ■ * Wo say the “Ideal Home" Chart is the amplest and most perfect system of home dresscutting in the worid. Learnt with greatest ease. Call and let ns prove our statement. Free demonstrations from . 2 to 4 daily. Adelphl Chambers. Willis street.

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FAREWELL TEA. Miss Ethel Lissack, the clever nmalour who is leaving for Sydney shortly to join the ranks of profession:! 1 actresses, is being much entertained by her many friends. On Saturday afternoon a very enjoyable tea we. given at tho Rose Tea Rooms by Mu;b Lulu Arnold, the guest of honour being Miss Lissack. Miss Arnold wore a navy blue cpstume and pretty hat, and received her guests as they arrived. Music, recitations, and a guessing competition wore much enjoyed, and the daintiest of tons was served at small tables. Miss Lissack wore a cream cloth costume. .Some of those present were Mrs Arnold, Mrs Lissack, Mrs Goff, Min Robinson, Misses Mario Fix, B. Willis, ]). Little, Kirby R. and A. Siegricf, and Clark. THE CHERNIAVSKY TRIO. Second only in interest to Maud Allan are the trio of musicians who aro touring with that graceful interpretative dancer, and arrive here to-mor-row. Everyone who heard these wonderful boys play when they wore here a dozen years ago are looking forward with great pleasure to their performance. Tho eldest of tho trio was the violinist, and was a dark, handsome, graceful lad when last here. Tho musician of tho family was fairer than his brothers, and more delicate, so fragile, in fact, that we wondered if he were really “a sister.” His touch on the piano was delightful. Thirdly, came Mischel, tho little marvel. “ Mischel Cherniavsky has made me believe m reincarnation,” remarked one of his audience. ‘‘ln no other w T ay can 1 account for his marvellous interpretation of music.” Like his brothers, Mischel was born at Odessa, and is not yet nineteen years of ago, though he has been over eight years before the public. Undoubtedly ho is a prodigy, for ho has shown all a prodigy’s exceptional development. It is recorded that at six years of age ho was demanding a ’cello, so that he could play tho instrument like the great Russian Wersbiloqitz,' whom he had heard ap a recital. When he showed that he had a serious desire to study the instrument ho was given one for a present, and told to get busy. Mischel thereupon practised assiduously, and was. soon in the hand of Professor Popper, of Buda Pesth. After, he was placed under the care of Herbert Walenn, of London, and was soon declared so proficient that he could appear in public. To-day he is regarded as little less than a genius, and has received, the highest praise not .only from eminent critics, but also from distinguished ’cellists like his compatriot Wersbiloqitz and the renowned artist Jean Gorardy. INTERESTING GUESTS. During the lifetime of the Pioneer Club many interesting women have been the guests of its members. These have included Madame Bel Sorel Lizette Parkes, Amy Castle, Rosina Buckman, Milo. Dolores, Carreno, Dorothy Baird-Irving, Fren Burrouglis, Mrs Evelyn Wooding, Mrs Holman, Ethel Irving, Lily Brayton-Ascbe, Madames Kirkby Lunn and Clara Butt, Madame Nordica, Miss Frances Hodgkins, Madame Gpneo, Miss Edith Howes, Miss Marie Motto and Mias Pullen Burry, F.R.G.S., F.R.A.S. Many widely different interests aro represented by tins group, and another clover lady whose interests lay somewhat beyond this earth frequented the club during her visit here—that was Miss Proctor. The social side of the club is an important one. and we should be thankful that we nave time to enjoy our guests. Miss Pullen-Burry, in the course of her interesting lecture, referred to the formation of social clubs in Canada, the object being to enable men and women to meet and listen to interesting personages who might be passing through that great Dominion. But in such a hurrying community it is not to be expected that anyone could give up any time to meet anyone else, however interesting,' and so 'these clubs arc really restaurants where the members can have their midday meal and at the same time entertain—or be entertained by the particular interesting person they wish to be their guest. A CHORAL WEDDING. The Methodist Church, Hastings, was beautifully decorated last Friday when the marriage took place of the Rev. A. Allen, only son of Mrs A. Allen, Timaru, 'to Miss Eva Sandford, daughter of Mrs E. Sandford, of Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. The service was performed by the Rev. C. H. Laws, of Christchurch, assisted by the Rev. T. J. Wallis, of Hastings, and the Rev. H. L. Blaroires, of Napier. , The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr W.. J. Sandford, was attired in white silk with lace overdress trimmed with pearls, and wore a beautifully embroidered veil, arranged in mob cap style with orange blossoms, and carried an ivory-backed Bible with white ribbon streamers Miss Gladys Sandford, sister of the bride, and Miss l S. Joll, of Gisborne, were the brides- ; maids, and wore dresses of p.ale pink and pale blue respectively, with inch caps, and each carried a sheaf of pink lilies. Mr'A. A. Sandford, of Christchurch, acted as best man, and the Rev. W. Walker as groomsman. After the marriage a reception was given bv Mrs Sandford, and later the Rev. and Airs Allen left for the. south. Their future home will be at Waikouaiti. Mr C. J. West, a well-knowm judge of step-dancing, was so favourably impressed by Miss Lily O’Leary’s dancing on Saturday that he awarded her a special prize. He has also offered to pay her expenses to Dunedin to dance at tho Caledonian sports. HOW TO OBTAIN A SMART, BECOMING HAT. The most certain way is to ask Sylvia to build ons to suit you—individually. This clever millinery artist knows how to get the most charming effects from the curve of a brim, a dash of colour, and a fascinating mount. The hats she designs and makes are simple, smart, comfortable—and give their wearers an al. lure that is priceless. Sylvia opened her pretty showroom, next to Miss TcijrJ dall's, in Booth's Buildings, Feathersfon street, about two months ago. /Already she enfoys the confidence of Ja large and influential clientele. Her /Skill and experience are of the highest order —and aro at your service.

HARBINGERS OF SPRING. Crocuses, snowdrops, violets, primroses, marigolds, roses, and wallflowers are in full bloom at Hersham (Surrey), where lilac trees are aJso in leaf. Does not that paragraph alone make one envy the lucky men and women who are departing each week to enjoy " spring in England.'' How many, 1 wonder, will have sufficient energy to visit Covent Garden flower market at o a.m. and watch the masses and masses of beautiful spring flowers coming in and being unpacked, all still freshly wet with dew —violets, primroses, and lilies of the valley, in such quantities to make a flower lover almost delirious with delight. BEAUTY IN THE MAKING. "Good morning, Daisy! How awfully well you look!" "Really? Do you think so?" "Yes, what have you been doing—--1 taking a rest cure? You look as fresh as a spring morning." "WeM, Alice dear, if you promise not to breathe one word, I'll tell you the secret. I have commenced Madame Hullen's treatment—you know the "Rusmarine" preparations, and I feel splendid, and I am glad you think my appearance has improved." "Rather. If I thought I would develop thai bloom of rose complexion I'd try it myself." *" "Well, my dear, you can, and it is so nice to feel, it is a. natural colour caused by healthy scientific treatment, and no artificial'aid ! Just try. Madame Hullen is just in Boulcott street." —Advt.