NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10811, 29 January 1921, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

(By '

“Emsworth.”)

SOCIAL ANd PERSONAL

Miss Lawson, hop. secretary, Miss McLean, girls’ dcpartmont secretary of the cfl I'iugjton Y.W.G.A., and four club leaders left yesterday for Dunedin to attend the •N.Z.Y.W.O.A. summer conference there. The Misses G. and M. Russell, of Hawke’s Bay, leave for Christchurch this week. Mr and Mrs Swensson have gone to Otaki for one month, for the benefit of the children’s health. The resignations of Nurses J. Jeans, G. Owen and J. B. Dunlocp, w*ho have completed their three years’ training, have been accepted with regret by the ■ Wellington (Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Mrs J. B. Henry is visiting the Wairnrapa. Sister C. Muir has been appointed sub-mutron of the New Plymouth Hospital. Mrs Preston loaves next week to visit her mother at Pahiaitua. Mrs and Miss Siimson, who came to Wellington for the races, have returned to Haiwke’e Bay. Sister Bowden has resigned from the New Plymouth Hospital to take up a-, position as matron of the Taunanga Hospital. Mrs Grewe (Pahiaitua) and her daughter are visiting Wellington. Miss Muriel Harvey, late of the hospital staff, Auckland, will leave by the Tahiti, en route for San Francisco. Mr and Mrs Murray, of Christchurch, arrived from San Francisco by the Tahiti. Miss Dorothy South and several friends motored out to Trentham Military Hospital yesterday afternoon and were kindly shown around and entertained to afternoon tea by acting-mat-ron Clarke. Much interest was taken in the massage and children’s wards, and particularly noticeable was the great happiness of the little ones, and now lovable they were to those in charge. Miss South, who raves over the New Zealand scenery, thought Trentham an ideal place for a hospital; fortunately she saw it on a fine afternoon and no wind, or she might have not been so favourably impressed. Miss South was exceedingly sorry that tirfie did not permit her entertaining the boys, but hopes at some future time to take a trip out to sing to them. Mrs Elizabeth Ferner was elected a member of the Auckland Education Board yesterday, in the place' of Dr J. S. Reekie, who resigned. She defeated Mr V. H. Potter, M.P., by 61 votes to 44, and Mr W. J. Gatenby, 14. Miss "Vera James, a New Zealand girl, has made her first appearance in tqp picture drama in Sydney. She is the lead, in “A Girl in the Bush.” Mrs Gilray, of Dunedin, is staying with Dr and Mrs T. Gilray, in Napier. The engagement is announced in an exchange of Miss Doris Howe, only ; daughter of Mrs A. G. Howe, of Napier, to Mr Jack Colbert, eldest son of Mr H. J. Colbert, also of Napier. Mr and Mrs Blackwell Sewell left Gisborne this week for their home in Singapore. Mr and Mrs R. Gini are visiting Christchurch. Mrs G. Hume left for the south last night. A vejry pretty wedding was solemnised at "St. David’s Church, Colombo street .Christchurch, last week, by the Rev. J. D. Webster; when Miss Dorothy Whitham, second daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Whitham- Huxley street, . was 'married to Mr W. J. Rodger, of Ethelfon, late captain, N.Z.E.F. The bride, who was given a'way by her brother, Mr W. J. Whitham, looked charming in a shell pink crepe de chine frock with the .orthodox veu and trail of gold leaves. She carried a bouquet of routes. The bridesmaid. Miss Muriel Wilson, wore a frock of save-blue ca-epe de chine, with black tulle hat, and carried a beautiful bouquet of apricot roses. Mr Angus Rodger acted as heat man. After the ceremony the guests 'were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents, wherea dainty breakfast was served. Dater in tho day, Mr and Mrs Rodger left on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a. check costume and tuscan straw hat. The-speaker at the service to be held in the Y.W.O.A. club-room, in Herbert street, to-morrow, at 4.15 p.m., will be the Rev. J. Harrison. All girl 3 and young women, especially .those who are strangers to the city, are cordially invited 'to come to the service and stay to the tea and social hour following. On Thursday ; at 8 p.m., the usual devotional service will be held in the Y.W.’O.A. in • Herbert street. The speaker will be Miss Fair. This service will he preceded by a social* tea and a game of volley hall, to which all girls will be welcome. The popularity of club life for women in Sydney is growing rapidly, and the need for adequate a£oommodation is likely to became acute in the near future. There are now numerous small cluiba which have no permanent home, and are forced to hold their meetings at one of the bigger institutions. The only residential women’s Club in the city—the Queen’s —pas tang been too small and the waiting list of prospective members stretches a good year ahead.. • Relief will ooine vdhen the new building to be erected on the site of the Oxford Hotel in King street is completed about Easter next year. The club has purchased the greater part of the hotel property, and a big diningroom and suites of rooms are to he features of the new building. The_ price paid’ for the whole property was in the vicinity of £43,000. H.M. the Queen of Spain was the first to set the fashion for Spanish comb;, which are all the,rage this season In London. The most beahtiful of these are of gold inlaid with silver, or thosq of highly-polished and wonderfully carved blonde tortoiseshell. New skin- on old faces. "Cntene,” with its wonderful properties casts off the old worn skin feeds the muscles and tissues, and builds up a fresh healthy complexion. The action of “Cultene” on tne skin is like a miracle worked end the effect is lasting. It removes all that tired drawn feeling. Use it to-day and watch the results, and you will use it for months and yeaTS, 3s and 5s fid. Miss Mi Isom. Hair and Skin Specialist, 94, Willis street. ’Phone 814.—Advt. Miss HiJeon has removed to more spacious -rooms in MacDonald 'Building (adjoining Albert Hotel), Willis street. Permanent Hair Colouring specialised . in, also Hair and Face Treatments (Violet Ray and Vibratory), Henna Staining. Shampooing, and Manicuring. English imported hair, 3 stem .switches from 355, ladies* own combings made up by expert. Personal attention always. Tol. 2802. Hygeia Toilet Parlour. * For all sociar occasions Dustin’s-Cater-ing is best. Wedding Breakfasts. Dinners, Dances, etc., catered for on tho shortest notice. Dnstin’s, Ltd.. Confectioners, 171-173. Cuba street. Wellington, also Wanganui and Palmerston North.— Advt.

A curious incident happened recently at the principal Opera House cf Rome, the Constanzi, during the presentation qf an opera (states the Rome correspondent of the “Observer”). The orchestra effected a five-minute strike against the conductor in the middle of the performance, setting their will against his in the matter of conceding an encore to the public. The opera given was “Madame Butterfly,” and after the singer, Pavoni, had rendered the “Tin bel di vedremo,” the audience demanded an encore. Singer and conductor were willing to oblige the audience, but the orchestra laid down their instruments and remained immovable bofore the appeals and threats of the public. To put an end to the resulting uproar and confusion, tho conductor ordered a piano to be brought on the stage,, and with the accompaniment of this the encore was given. After this the opera duly continued. The extraordinary respect that is shown the Cenotaph (says the London “Times”) may be due to these continued reminders of death pro patria. To pass that noble monument is to be struck, every time afresh, with the deep significance it has taken on. The men on omnibuses, the men in motorcars, the men walking on th& pavements, raise their hats as they go by; and women seem to envy the men the privilege of this easy mark of reverence. Round the Cenotaph, at all hours of the day, is congregated a silent little group of women and bareheaded men. The second marriage of the. Duke of Westminster, whose first wife divorced him last year, took place at a London registry office in Buckingham Palace road last week (writes a London correspondent on December 2nd). His first marriage, in 1901, to Miss Constance Cornwallis-West, which took place in a fashionable church in the West End, was a spectacular ceremony, to. which London society was invited, but secrecy was the keynote of the second marriage. The Duke, wearing an overcoat, a bowler hat and a soft collar, sauntered down to the registry office, in corhpany with a friend, and there met his prospective bride, who was waiting for him with her sister. The Duke’s age is 41, and that of his bride 28. By his former marriage the Duke has two daughters, but his only son died at the age of five years. The new Duchess of Westminster is the youngest of five daughters of Sir William Nelson, a wealthy shipowner. In 1914 she married Mr George R. F. Rowley, a subaltern in the Royal Horse Guards. She instituted proceedings against him for divorce in May’ last, and the decree nisi was made absolute 15 days before her -marriage to the Duke of Westminster. A writer about the Flemington race meeting comments on the splendid arrangements made in the dressing-rooms for ladies. A liberal supply of iced water was there; an apparently unending supply of clean face-towels of fine quality; jars of perfumery and smelling salts; good toilet powder, etc. It might be mentioned that an improvement could be made in the dressingroom for ladies at Trentham. The mirror is placed just in front of the window facing on to one of the public lawns, so that a vista of women powdering their noses and generally “tidying, up” can be seen by all and sundry who care to look in. A little friendly frosting on the lower part of the Window could not interfere with the light, or, to make oa. more sightly suggestion, a cross-curtain of pretty fine muslin v. ould be as effective, and made a .welcome privacy for those who use the room. t One of those rather rare events, a golden wedding, was celebrated by Mr and Mrs John Philp, at their residence, Tempka North*, on January 14th. The happy couple—Mr John Philp and Miss Elizabeth Ann Bartlett—were married at Lantelglos-by-Fowey, Cornwall, England, on January 14th, 1871, by the Rev. N. Kendall. After a few years they decided to , leave the Old Country for New Zealand, and taking passage in the sailing ship Boyne landed at Lyttelton on February 27th, 1879, the voyage having taken slightly over three months. Tney* immediately went to Winchester, where they lived for seventeen years, and then to,ok up a Government section at Orakipaoa, which they farmed for another twentythree years. On leaving this they tc#k up then- abode in Temuka. They had a family of ten, of whom five sons and three daughters still survive,' all being married with the exception of the youngest son. There are twenty-five grandchildren. Four sons and three .daughters attendee! the golden wedding, amongst those present being Mrs Small and son (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs George Philp and daughter (Central Otago), Mr and Mrs H. A. Philp and daughter (Winchester), Mr and Mrs Fred Philp and’family (Seadown), Mr E. H. Philp, Mrs W. Philp and son (Winchester), Mira Moss and family (Rangitata). . Mrs Morton, <of Temuka. The eldest son was in Temuka just before the date of his parents’ golden wedding, hut unfortunately owing to a very important business matter was unable -to stay to take part in the festivities. Mr and Mrs Philp are still in the enjoyment of good health, and they enjoyed to the full the felicitations and * good wishes of their relatives and friends. It is interesting to note that just a year ago Mr and Mrs Philp, of Winchester, celebrated their golden wedding, Mr Philp being Mr John Philp’s cousin. MRS ROLLESTON. Hair Physician and " Toilet Specialist, 256, Lambtoh quay. Again wo would draw attention to the fact that modern .Electrolysis is the latest scientific process for the permanent removal of superfluous hair, however strong and thick the growth may be. There must of necessity be a little pain in order to permanently eradicate the root follicle, etc., of each hair, where the growth is thick, it takes time to accomplish this, for often there is an undergrowth, and that in turn must be removed, an occasional Face Massage finishes the process, and in the end the skin becomes smooth, soft, and attractive, whereas before it was most unsightly, surely to gain such results is worth a little discomfort. ’Phone 1590. —Advt. REJUVENATING FACE MASSAGE. You ladies from the suburbs and country, have you ever experienced the delightful sensation of having your skin toned, up by a highly scientific face massage. First your face is massaged with skin food, then rejuvenated by the Violet Ray. It will make a new woman of you. Consult Miss Laurenson (late Farmer, Sydney), La Reina Toilet Parlour. 60, Willis street. 'Phone 148. • Specially designed for every figure, B. and C- Corsets give support and freedom. They are wonderful value, too, because they are British-made, and their price is * not affected by the heavv foreignexchange rate. B. and C. Corsets are scientifically . made, and their materials are long-wearing. They add grace and suppleness to any figure. Always insist on B. and C. Corsets. They’re British. All leading drapers stock them.—Advt.

St. Peter’s Church, Hamilton, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Wednesday, when the bride was Miss Marie Le Cerf Auibin, second daughter of Judge Auibin. Sunnyside, St.. Holier, Jersey. The bridegroom was Mr Francis Alfred Stevens, only son of Mr P. E Stevens, of Hamilton, formerly oi St. Holier, .Jersey. The ceremony \vnperformed by the Yen. Archdeacon Gowie. The bride was given away by her faitlher, and wore a handsome white satin gown, with pearl trimming, the overdraws being of beautiful Indian lace, and veil. The bridesmaid, Miss Stevens sister of the bridegroom, wore a tailored, oostu/me of creme gabardine, hat in mauve. The best man was Mr George Primrose, of Hamilton. A reception was held after the ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Stevens. Sometimes it is told, as a tale ot wonder, that a settler in the wilds oi Australia has emerged from liis soli-, tude, after 50 years spent in.the bush without having ever seen a motor-car or ridden in a train. But* even in Merrie England they can go one better. The London Press tecords that Mr and Mrs King, of Nulton street, Southend, who have just celebrated their golden wedding, have never ’been in a train nor out of Southend more than seven miles. Their longest trek was to South Benfleet in a farm cart. The Kings are farm hands, and have a family of 17 children. An enjoyable excursion by water was given by Mrs Roy Wilson on Saturday in Auckland, when she entertained Lady Jellicoe and her daughters, and about 200 guests. The s.s. Ngoiro left town about half-past ten, and steamed round the islands in the gulf, Motutapu, and Waihoke. A landing was made at Motuihi, where the party roamed round the island and inspected, the new Government buildings there. Music added to the enjoyment and fishing was' indulged in by some. A very pleasing incident happened on the return to town,, when the Ngoiri just arrived in time to see the Lon Duke finish her course in the race. The band on Musteamer played “Rule Britannia,” and His Excellency Lord Jellicoe took liis daughters aboard. The marriage recently took place at Knox Church) Bealey avenue, of Mr William Henry Bowman, onlv son of Mr and Mrs M. BAw man, Hataitai. Wellington, to Miss Agnes Scott, sixth daughter of the late Mr James Scott, of South Canterbury The bride was’ given away by her brotlier-in-law, Mr N. Templeton. Lieutenant T. Scott was best maw and Miss May Scott bridesmaid. The bride wore a dainty frock of cream silk, with corsage and sleeves of lace, and veil fastened with sprays of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies, and wore a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid wore '* navy crepe de chine, edged with navy fringe, hat to match, and bouquet of deep cream roses. Little Ins Templeton also accompanied the bride, wearing a whits silk frock, and carrying a basket of roses. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Templeton North Avon road, Richmond. The bride and bridegroom left afterwards for their wedding (trip, the former wearing a saxe blue cloth dress, and leghorn hat trimmed with saxe blue velvet ribbon. A wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Addington, recently, by the Rev. Ganon Bean, when Miss Eileen Shuker, youngest daughter of Mr and 'Mrs J. Shuker, Addington, was married to Mr Joseph Ede, eon of Mr and Mrs Ede, of Ashburton. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming in a dainty frock of white crepe-de-Chine with a bodice of hand-embroidered white georgette, an overdress of accordion-pleated crepe-de-chine covering the skirt. She wore an embroidered 'veil' arranged in mob-cap style, and held in position by a wreath af orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white hot-house flowers. Miss Mary Rinaldi (cousin of the bride) and Miss Maud Ede (sister of the bridegroom) were the bridesmaids. They wore harrdrembroddered apricot crepe-de-ohine dresses with accordion-pleated stide panniers, and black and apricot crcpe-de-ahine hats. Bach carried a bouquet of Apricot-coloured flowers. Mr P. Kirby was the groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at Mr and Mrs Shuker’s residence in Spencer street, Mrs Shuker receiving in a block and white check costume and blue hat. ~ KNOTTY MARRIAGE. MAY A MAN ~WED DIVORCED WIFE’S MOTHER. NEW YORK, December 1. A knotty point has been, presented to the magistrate at Louisville, Kentucky, by a cooper named Thornton, who was arrested yesterday while on his honeymoon. His offence is that of marrying his mother-in-law contrary to an old statute of Kentucky. Thornton, wlio.was married only last Tuesday, divorced his first wife a few weeks ago." Therefore he pleads that, as she is no longer his wife, her mother is no longer his mother-in-law, and that ho was free to marry the mother if he wished. ' The magistrate, having no answer ready for such a plea, adjourned the case for a week.