NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8738, 21 May 1914, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

TO CORRESPONDENTS. L.P.—Will publish the recipe yon require within a, day or two, and quite ..ympathiso with you in your efforts to economise. SOCIAL AND | PERSONAL. Mr and Sirs Coverdale arrived from Auckland on Monday on a brief visit to Wellington. The engagement is announced of Miss Alary Heaton, eldest daughter of the late Sir A. SI. Heaton, CiE., and Sirs Heaton, Lower Hutt, to Sir Harold Godfrey Heat/h, of Herefordshire, England.

Dr and Sira Harty loft on Monday for a visit to RotorUa and Auckland. Sir Joseph, and Lady Ward are in Napier for a day or two, and aro staying at the Masonic Hotel. The Invercargill correspondent of tho “Lyttelton Times” states that Mrs A. Quayle Townend, . who died in Christchurch on Saturday, had a favourite cocker spaniel that used to accompany' her in a motor-car. On her return to Christchurch from Invercargill recently, as tho authorities would' not allow the dog in the railway carriage it was sent homo in charge of the chauffeur in the motor-car. Between Invercargill and Dunedin whilst the car Was stationary, it jumped out, and was run over by another motor. Sirs Townend was deeply affected by the dog’s death, and unusually elaborate obsequies were accorded tho pet. Its owner’s correspondence was edged ■with mourning black. It is stated that Mrs Townend looked upon the dog’s death as an omen of her own early demise.

The eldest daughter of the late Dr Townend and stepdaughter of the, late Mrs A. Q. Townend was married to Ogilvie Grant, chief of, the Clan Grant, Earl of, Sealieki in tho peerage of England and Lord Strathspey "in that of Scotland. . Lord., Scaffold, who was born in New Zealand, resided for some time in Christchurch, and succeeded, to the title on the death ,of his father in 1888. The late. Mrs Townend devoted a great deal of her time bo the, study of native plants and flow-, ers,, making a hobby ,of it. She paid periodical, visits to Invercargill. When there last she motored to all parts .of the province where there was any native bush. She made several fine collections of ferns, buying the _ fernery From tho Christchurch Exhibition committee, and on ono visit to .the south she had , consigned to Christchurch from outlying parts, several trucks of Ferns and native shrubbery..

Mr and Mrs Eric Kid diford aro visiting Sydney. Mrs Sandford Cox, Marten, is visiting Wellington', and is staying with her sister, Miss Macgregor. A very pretty wedding was-solemnis-ed at St. Paul’s. Pro-Cathedral yesterday afternoon. The,bride was Miss May Gladys Marmont. daughter of Mr J. W. Marmont. pi .Bpmisdall i louse, Molesworth street, : and -the oridegroontr, Mr Duncan G. Campbell, of Christchurch. The, bride, who was given, away by her father, wore a very charming-gown of white satin, trimmed with pearls, and a lace tunic, and carried : a bouquet of white flowers, die was attended by her sisters, Misses Beryl and' Elodie Marmont, and Miss lineltia .Kama., who .wore white satin frocks, trimmed with swansdown, and carried bouquets ot brondo chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Onslow .Benge and Sir i.ouis Faraa. The happy couple left for their future homo in the south, the bride wearing a brown travelling frock—molo fur toquo and handsome sable furs. A deception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, i’ho presents, which were numerous, included a handsome Doulton vase from Sir Joseph and Lady Ward.

The Petone Tennis Club held a very successful dance in St. Augustine' e. ,1a 11, Petone,. last evening. Araonc he mnny present 4 were: Mesdames Hutcheson, attired in a dress of whole velvet ; Cometti, cream net lace overdress ; Bailey, black silk; Mothes, alack silk; Thomas, black, and gold; Stuck, black with. lace trimmings; Misses Anwsmith, pink figured voile; Bennett, white satin; Cochrane, white satin; Cat ton, pink silk; Naughton, white silk, ninon overdress; Walters, white crepe do elfinc; Shenvib, white .silk; Cometti, blue satin; Shell, pale pink; B. Finlay, white muslin; K. Finlay, white muslin; Morris, blue, with "dew dropnet overdress; Lee (2), white silk: Bailey, white satin; Motliea, corded muslin; Gordon, pale pink,- trimmed ■ with swa-nsdoioi;, Par■ionsoii, blue silk; Grant, blue silk; D. Walters, white crepe de chine trimmed with swansdown ; Stcmpa, blue velvet ; Buck, black velvet; Hill, blue silk; Hushtou, black velvet; Fraser, yellow satin beaded overdress; Gayaor, 'black velvet. The gentlemen present included Messrs Austin, Duncan, Wilkinson, Hooper, Marsden, Battersby, Finlay, Hutcheson, H. C. do Kidder, Bailey, Dodder, Foster, Sturman, Barber, Taylor, Ctaynor, Collins, Andrews, Parkinson, Catbon, and Cook.

Face Treatment.—Ladies should learn the scientific way to treat their own facesHiss Milsomjmparts this knowledge, and teaches clients their own face massage and how to, use the Skin Food "Cultene." registered. This takes very little time daily, and the results obtained, both to health and texture of the skin, in a very short time is marvellous. This treatment is a positive and only cure for wrinkles and withered skin. Clipping, manicuring, electrolysis, hairdressing; all hair work. Miss Milsom. 94, Willis street (opposite ShortPs Picture- Theatre;. Telephone 814. •

for Wedding —Appropriate Bouquets for either largy or small weddings are being continually designed and embody tlie unique distinction of all Miss Murray’s creations. flowers for oil occasions forwarded to any part of the Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-KegaJ florist. 36. .finis street • Every lad should wear a jersey in winter time. Our selection and prices-will convince careful narents we're right out for their orders. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.,« Manners street. * dbesscottimg taught by CORRESPONDENCE. THE "Ideal Homo" Chart System is the very latest production of dresscatting experts. Tho system is simple and easy to learn, being difficult to make mistakes; cultivates good taste and originality; any mother can out her own or Children’s dresses, and do it "well. Course of els lessons and set of charts, JBI 56; three leSsons and set of charts, £1 Is. \frite or call for particulars. Address, Adelphi Chambers. Willis street. (Only : svstem readily taught by correspondence). 1

EDITED av “LOUISE."

Mrs and Miss Horton leave by 'tho Ulimaroa on Friday for Sydney. Yesterday afternoon Mrs Massey invited a few guests to meet Mrs Hill, of Rotorua, who is at present on a visit to Wellington. After a court at Buckingham Palace a rare lot of oddments are always found about tho rooms. After the iatjt several pieces of false hair wore picked up, a jewelled garter, and stray precious stones, which had dropped from their settings, as well as several charms. An American woman who lost one of the latter boldly drove up to the Palace next day and inquired if hors had been found. Sho evidently did not know that it is never etiquette to ask for anything lost in a Royal house. Sho was shown all the ownerless articles and selected her own, But the Royal footman who attended to her had almost the proverbial fit after she had gone. Although for every .article handed to tho maids in attendance m the cloakroom a ticket is given, some queer “accidents” have happened .w the great • assemblages. At the first court this year tho wife of an ambassador was given a very poor substitute for her magnificent fur wrap. Ban though she worried her heart out ovoi the loss she knew bettor than to complain.

The engagement is announced in the “Weekly Press” of Miss Dorothy Christie, daughter of Dr and Mrs Christie, of Wanganui, to Mr Orm Beetham, second son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Beetham, Brancepeth, Masterton.

At the last hard-up costume 'dance which was held at the Navals’ social room recently, Mrs Mollison Was winner for the lady’s section for best “hard-up” costume, and Mr Coop won the gentleman’s prize. The prizes were presented by Messrs J. and W. Alexander, and the judge was Mr J. C. Cusack. The black and white costume dance will shortly be held. Last Tuesday evening Dr Tolhurst lectured in St. John’s schoolroom to the members of the Wellington Nursing Division. Mrs W. S. Moorhousa presided; over forty ladies were present. The leeture proved most interesting, dealing with numerous ailments, under the heading of “Emergencies.” Special reference was made to maternity work. A vote of thanks was accorded the doctor for his instructive evening.

Lady Ward and Mrs Frank Dyer were entertained on Tuesday by Mrs John A. Miller, who gave a very enjoyable tea at her residence, Napier. Miss Maddison, of Hastings, and Mias Driscoll, Christchurch, arc the guests of Mr Dugald Stewart, Scarborough torrace.

A quiet wedding was solemnised at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday last, when Miss Zipperma (Ina) I. Anson, youngest daughter of Mrs I. Anson, of Linton street, Palmerston North, was 1 married to. Mr Leu. Drummond, second son of Mr James Drummond, of Petone. The bride looked becoming attired in a naval tailored costume and black velour hat trimmed with .white plumes and carrying a bouquet of fresias and maidenhair fern. Miss Ina Drummond, sister of the bridegroom, acted as bridesmaid. She wore a saxe blue costume and saxe velour hat, and carried a bouquet of bronze-shaded.chrysanthe-. mums and autumn leaves. Mr E. I. Anson was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was hold at the residence of the bride’s mother, the happy couple leaving later for Auckland, where the honeymoon' is being spent. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a set of fox furs, and to the bridesmaid a gold brooch set with emeralds. Mrs Fitchetrt, who has spent several weeks at Rotorua, returned on Tuesday.

District Nurse Lewis, of Otaki, who is about to leave for the Old Country, having been granted nine months’ leave of absence by the Wellington District Hospital Board for that purpose, will be entertained by the Otaki and district natives prior' to her departure.

On Wednesday', April 22nd, a pretty marriage was quietly solemnised at St. Paul’s Ohurch, Palmerston North, when Miss Elsie Wagstaff, eldest daughter of Mr G. L. Wagstaff, of Pohangina, was married to Mr A. J. Sinclair, of Franktoh, youngest son of Mr T. Sinclair, of Opunake. The bride wore a gown of cream satin veiled in Brussels net and embroidered in silk. The Misses Amy, May, and Winnie Wagstaff wore bridesmaids, and Mr T. Sinclair, of Pohangina, and Mr P. Wagstaff attended the bridegroom. Mr and Mrs Sinclair left later for a holiday in Auckland. ;

A pretty wedding took place at Hhe Catholic Church, Carterton, on Tuesday afternoon. The contracting parties were Mr Frank McKenzie, of Masterton, and Miss Ivy Gaisly, of Greytown. Tho bride wore a pretty saxo blue costume and white felt hat with lancer plume to match. She was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr W. Feast, of Greytown, and attended by the Misses Alma end Linda Feast, who wore pretty cream crepe de chine frocks with white felt hats to match. After the wedding the guests were entertained .at Die residence of Mm W. Feast,'where the health of the young couple was honoured- Mr and Mrs McKenzie left Featherston later for Wellington. The bride’s travelling dress was a navy bine costume and hat to match.

In- and Mrs Deck, of Motneka, are staying at the Occidental Hotel.

Guests at the Occidental Hotel include MV and Mrs Warner, Sydney; Mr and Mrs W. K. Smyth, Nelson; Mr ami Mrs Fred Leckic, Hastings; Mr and Mrs and Miss Johnston, Dannevirko; Mr and Mrs J. C. Browne, Auckland; Miss Kohn and Mr Karl Kolrn, Raratonga; and Mr and Airs Oe Renzi, Palmerston North. LET SYLVIA MAKE YOUR, WINTER HAT. Sylvia, the clover Modiste, who recently opened showrooms next to Miss Tendall’s. in Routh J s Buildings, Feathers ton street, studied and worked for many years in Paris and London. She has ‘agents in both of these fashion centres, and is supplied regular! "Vith (the choicest models and smartest sketches. Sylvia, however, ie not a mere copvist. Sha knows how to adapt und modify a new stvle to suit the individual. 'Her hats arc chic.. becoming, and remarkably light in weight. They have the further attraction of being reasonnblr triced. Every lady interested in superior quality ’millinery should pay ah early visit to Sylvia. *

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. It is the natural feelings of a man to help in the event of accident a fellow creature, but without, at least, a rudimentary knowledge of anatomy such help in time of dire necessity is impossible. In all walks of life men are liable to come face to face with the desire to help the victim of accident, and it is the little knowledge which can be gained sa cheaply by attending the lectures given under the auspices of the St, John Ambulance Association by our skilled medical men that such knowledge can bo obtained. There is no deep study involved, the fee is small, and the generous endeavours of the medical fraternity should be compensated by goodly numbers of men and women attending the classes now forming, particulars of Which are advertised. WANGANUI NOTES. (By “Eileen. "1 May 20. Mrs Avery (Wanganui), who has boon visiting in Dunedin for several weeks, returned- homo this week, Mrs Ware and Miss Ware (Auck land) are guests at the Rutland. Wanganui friends of Mr Marc Neill were shocked on Saturday when news came through . from Gisborne of his death. The late Mr-Neill .was here for Easter Week, and took part in 'the reunion of the old Wanganui NavaLs, ot whibh he was an officer. He took a chill when travelling . from Wanganui to Auckland, and on' his returning home gradually got worse. On Thursday afternoon a sale of work in , connection with the East brook Anglican Church was opened by Mrs Herbert Reeve, the vicar’s wife In the evening an enjoyable musical programme was given. Violin and vocal items were contributed by. Miss Violet Price and Miss Franklin Brown, and a piano solo by Miss Eileen Comyns. This young lady also accompanied the other contributors. The sale of work was very satisfactory from a monetary point of'view, a number of ladies from town being present. Sir lan Hamilton arrived in town yesterday, and was met by' representative residents ot Wanganui. In the afternoon ho inspected some hundreds of cadets, the inspection taking place on the golf links. The day was bitterly cold, with a high wind blowing. In the evening the General was entertained at' a citizens’ dinner, which was held at Foster’s Hotel. The tables were arranged in horseshoe design, and the decorations were beautiful tinted autumn leaves. Later in the evening Sir lan Hamilton was entertained by members of the South African contingents at Dustin’s, where an enjoyable hour was spent. A “social ” to Dean Holley was held in St. ‘Joseph’s Hall on Monday evening, to bid the dean farewell before his departure for Belgium, where he goes as a Marist delegate to the Eucharistic Congress. The large hall was crowded, Mi* T. Lloyd occupying the chair. During the evening vocal items were given by Miss Wood, Rev. Father Maloney, Brother Amelia, and Messrs C. McCarthy, P. McLean, and Spillane, and instrumental items by Messrs Shanley, Scally, and Miss Ruby Curnan. Air Lloyd referred to the love and respect in which Dean Holley was held by Catholics as well as those out-

side the Church, and asked his acceptance of a purse of sovereigns, which ho hoped would help to make him thoroughly enjoy his trip. Others who spoko were Inspector AA’ilson, Messrs O’Mara, Garmody, AVHiting, and Fitzgerald. The dean was deeply touched and thanked one and all for their handsome gift and good rvishes. Ho said it had been tho dream of his life to visit Rome and the Old Land, and now it had come true. was the silver jubilee of the Eucharistic Congress. The bag which held the sovereigns was of white satin and handpainted with a wreath of shamrocks, the work of the good sisters at the convent. Among those present were; Very Rev. Dean Binisfield, Fathers Maloney, Mahoney, Brother Amelia, Inspector and Mrs AVilson, Mr and Airs Spillane, Mr and Mrs D. Cullmanc, Misses’O’Neill, Mrs and Miss Ruby Curran, Mr and Mrs' C. Monaghan, Mrs Kirkwood, Mrs Richardson, Mrs Ahem, Miss Lloyd, and very many others. Before leaving supper was served, and later all joined in singing ‘ 1 Auld Lang Syne.'’ WHY ACID STOMACHS ARE DANGEROUS. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, May: Acid in the stomach is dangerous and frequently fatal, because acid from ms corrosive nature has a natural tendency to destroy tho mucous lining of the stomach itself. No one intentionally swallows hydrochloric acid, but it is often present in large quantities as the result of food fermentation in the stomach resulting from the chemical action, which so frequently follows the eating of the daintiest and most tasty foods or the indulgence in any form of alcoholic stimulants, including beer, wine, liqueurs, etc. , This fermentation causes pain, uneasiness and discomfort because of the acid, which burns like a red-hot iron, and the formation of gas which distends tho stomach, causing shortness of breath and palpitation of tho heart. The trouble being entirely due to tho unnatural condition of stomach contents, and not in any way to the fault of the stomach its,elf, physicians have adopted with marvellous success tho plan of neutralising the acid and stopping the fermentation by tnenns of half a teaspoonful of simple bisurated magnesia taken in a little water immediately after eating or whenever discomfort is felt. Tho immediate relief following the use of Bisurated Magnesia is striking proof of the contention of medical men that failure to digest food properly is almost invariably due to the acid condition of food contents, anti in no way the fault of the stomach or vital organs.