NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10956, 19 July 1921, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

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"Emsworth.")

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Air and Mrs Goring-Johnston (Palmerston North) have returned to New Zealand by the Ruahine from a visit to England. * Miss Elsie Warwick is the guest of Mrs Martin Hlgar, Feathevston. ‘ Mrs Charlesworth (Napier) :is staying with her parents, -Sir John and Lady Luke. Mrs A. B. Lawrence. (AXasterton) is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs Aubrey Barclay and her two children returned to Sydney last night. Mr and Mrs W. Turnbull are visiting Christchurch. Miss Jean Mackenzie has returned from 'laranaki. Lady Tleaton Rhodes has returned to Christchurch from Wellington. .Mi* and Miss Foekley (Wellington) are visiting Christchurch. Mrs and MUs Pearce (Wanganui) ire visiting Wellington. JVli'6 Birch Johnson has returned io New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs J. A. Tripe are visiting Christchurch. There is a likelihood that next year New Zealand ooncert goers may have the pleasure of being able to hear Madame Eosina Buckman, who is understood to be going .out on a concert tour with her husband, ilr Maurice D’OUly, says a London paper. Mrs Liado Ferguson, at the Pioneer Club yesterday afternoon, mentioned that she was \n favour of a club being run on the broadest lines, and at the ball given by the members of the club to i r.he Prince of Wales when' in Dunedin the club benefited to the extent of although when given they had no idea of taking anything out of it. To-night, a lecture entitled “Foods and Vitamines," will be given by Dr Hard-*’ict-Smith, at the Rc%d Cross Chambers, Dixon street, at 8 o'clock. Mr T\ Castle, chairman of the Hospital .Board, will preside. . , The Ramblers Ladies 7 Hockey Club will aold their annual dance early in August, at St. Peter's, schoolroom. The chaperones are Mesdames Simon, Griffin and Williams. The committee consists of Mrs Dick, Simon, Wilkins, >arrell, Nolan and Cameron, Mess-s Tandy, Griffin, Sclig. Manning, Edwards, Wilson, Andrews and Moffitt. Most- of the visitors who have been in Wellington for the race week returned to their homes yesterday, Mrs D. H. S. Riddifqrd, to Veathetston; Mrs G. Hume *nd Miss Hume, Featherston#; Miss Helmore, to Christchurch; Captain and Mrs Gage Williams, to Carterton; Mr and Mrs O. Beetham, Alasterton; Mr and Mrs P. Ward, to Martinborough. Mrs Judah Myers, who died recently at the age of eighty-four years, was one of the pioneer residents of New Zealand. She cam© out to Victoria in the early days with her parents, Mr and Mrs Solomon, and was married to Air .Hydro sixty-four years ngo. In 1859 they came to New Zealand, and lived first ii\ Dunedin, then 5u Nelson and MotUeka. coming to Wellington in 1879, and lived /here till the time of their deaths. Mi’s Myers leaves five sons, Messrs Sol, John, Philip, Joseph (Winnipeg), and Michael Myers, also four daughters, Mrs Scott, Misses Phoebe and Eleanor Myers, who are at present in Sydney, and Alisa Bella Myers, who is with her brother in Winnipeg. The Wellington Central Union members held a successful afternoon party last Friday at the Y.W.C.A., when Mrs McDonald (president) welcomed the visitors, including Sister 'Maude Coleman, who arrived from England by the Rimutaka recently/ . The rooms were beautifully -decorated with spring flowers. Musical items were given, by Mrs Burt's party, and songs by Mrs Bond and Misses Mueller and Evans. Sister Maude apoko interestingly about the liquor conditions in England and New Zealafid. She also Urged the necessity, , to look well after, the welfare of the women who are arriving in the Dominion. Mrs Evans, superintendent of home meetings, organised, the reception, and Mrs Clark assisted with the aftefnoon ‘ tea. Several new members joined the union. Writing from London on June 2nd, a London correspondent states that at the conclusion of three months in England Mr -and Mrs A*. W. Gordon, Auckland, will take, up land, for farming in Rhodesia. Mrs Gordon, who was Aliss Butler, of the Auckland jGframmar School, will, while in England, stay with her mother, who resides in the Midlands. The Right Hon. James Lowther. the retiring Speaker of the House of Commons, has for sixteen years presided,,over the mother of Parliaments—years crowefed with difficulties and punctuated by stormy passions. Mr Lowther exercised his functions with a tact and that could only' spring from -a great heart, a great mind, and a gi(eat sense of humour. 1 Miss Dora Labette, a young English soprano, is well known on 'the concert platform, and for. whom a Very great future is predicted. Her voice production has been pronounced perfect by many eminent critics. A London cable message states that Dame Melba has sailed from Vancouver for Australia.

At the range of the Brooklyn Miniature Rifle Club, the second of a series of monthly euchre parties took place last week. There was a large attendance of members and friends present, and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent. In fh© absence of the president, Hr Perkins, senior vice-president, presented the prizes. He congratulated the club for jthe manner in which the parties were conducted, and he was sorry that he could not be present ait all of* them. The winners Mies Johnston and Mr T. Graham, and the ‘boobies' 7 turned out to be Mrs Darby and Mr W. T. Weetwooa. Gn Friday last a big list of exceptionally good bargains in high-grade house furnishings was published in this paper. These bargains will be offered 'Ut Scouilar's Spring Bale, which is announced to commence to-morrow, when hundreds of carpets, whole houses of furniture, and a tremendous quantity of drapings will be placed before the public at considerably under normal prices. The Scoullar Co., Ltd., Lambton quay, Wellington. The Milsom Hairdressing j fl nothing more than a gloriously beautiful scientific Treatment. Ring 81* for appointments for hairdressings for bails, parties, etc By special request only. Once ihown how to dresa your own hair never forgotten. All etainings also by appointment. Miss Milsom, 9*, Willis stieet. —Advt. Permanent Hair Colouring is guaranteed at one sitting. Restores original colour, and is indetectable. Personal tervice always. Violet Ray and Vibratory Treatment for Falling Hair and Dand*. ruff. Shampooing, Hair Cutting,, Hairwork and Manicuring. Miss Hilson, Hvgeia Toilet Parlours, 132, Willis street. Tel. 2802. —Advt. MRS ROLLESTON, LTD., Hair Physician and Toilet Specialist, 256, Lambton quay. A. word about the incomparable hair dye. We have proved beyond a doubt that it is the one and only dye which positively restores the lost colour to grey or fading hair. It differs from the old style, which merely put colour “on" the hair. “Mistral" is absorbed by every hair on the head, thus making the colour so beautifully natural and permanent. Mr Harold Gregson, well known a$ Judge at the “Competitions," warmly recommends Fluenzol as a gargle for Hoarseness and Catarrh -

RECEPTION AT PIONEER CLUB.

Yesterday afternoon the members of tire Pioneer Club gave a delightful afternoon, to Mrs Lindo Ferguson (president of the Otago Women's Club). Amonig the guests of honour were Her ( Excellency viscountess Jellicoe, Mrs J. R. -Reed (Auckland), Mre Adams (Otago), Mrs Stringer. Mrs Sivne, and Mrs, Bond (Tiinami). Dr Agnes Bennett (president), in introducing Mrs Lindo Ferg’Ucon, said what a pleasant duty it was to antiod ace to the members one who had had so much to do with the, Otago club, and could cive them all a great deal of information which would be most helpful. Mrs Ferguson, who: was most interesting, mentioned that She was a little bit overcome at having to make a speech, but she would just toll them what they were doing in clubland in Dunedin. Seven years ago, when it wae first started, she wondered why women with comfortable homes required a club. Then she realised that teachers and women in offices wanted some place to rest and entertain their friends; so they started with a membership of 260. at 10s 6d each, the money going towards the furnishing. ' Fortunately, they secured a suitable building, and altered it to suit themselves. Thev had a garden circle, which had extended the member's' knowledge of horticulture to -a great extent, a public service circle, vrihicih helped tho members considerably to speak in public; they also wrote a skit of the doings of the Mayor and councillors, and, incidentally, the nigtfat they had it at the club invited them to attend, which caused a great, . deal of amusement. In the Dunedin club they had a. card room, when each member oould invite, two friends; Indies were allowed to smoke, and the only restrictions were that children under sixteen were not allowed, nor were members allowed to bring dogs. The entrance fee was «£1 Is and subscription <£l Is. They had <£Boo in the reserve fund. Air® Ferguson spoke of the commercial kitchen and the benefits the mothers were receiving by getting three-course dinners cooked and delivered for Is 6d. Unfortunately, the price of delivery had such an extent that , now they were only able to deliver over the counter. They had taken a shop in George street at a rental of <£3 per week, and had a splendid manageress and good cook, so : that in time they (hoped to start a van <fi their own and send; out to the- different homes once again. Mrs Coleridge gave a vote of thanks for the interesting talk, and. thought it would be a splendid thing for the Wellington aieople if they could start something of the kind in Wellington.-

Her Excellency ya« wearing a mole cliarmeu.se gown with touches of henna, and smart henna straw hat with ospreys, and feather boa; Mrs Undo Ferguson was in. a navy blue coat and skirt, embroidered with gold, and; black hat; Mrs Bond was in a navy cloth one-piece gown, with white girdle, and smart black and gold hat with ospreys. The Pioneer singing circle rendered two glees, and Mrs Ginn sang- in her usual charming way. Apologies were received from Mrs A. R.. Atkinson. Lady Gibbs, and Mrs J. Myers A delicious afternoon tea was handed round, and amongst the visitors were Lauv Chaytor, Ladv Luke. Mrs Stanton Harcou-rt, Mrs Corliss, Mrs J. D Gray. Mrs S-prott, Mrs Phillips- 1 Turner. Mrs A. w. Mount. Mrs Waters, Mrs Chapman, Mrs Mackenzie, Mrs Coleridge.. Mrs Betlvune. Mrs S. Eic-hel-baurn, Mrs Field. Miss H. Maclean, and a great many others. LADY MARKSMEN. BROOKLYN v. WELLINGTON. * The members of the ladies' team of the Brooklyn Miniaturo Rifle Club turned out in full force to fire a friendly match against the Wellington ladies at the Y.M.C.A. last Thursday evening. Some good shooting' was witnessed, the result i>eimg in doubt until the' last shot was fired. Brooklyn wanted a hull to tie, but could only manage a- seven, the Wellington ladies winning by three points. After the match a dainty supper was served in the diniingroom. On behalf of the Brooklyn ladies, Mrs Weßb congratulated the Wellington ladies oh their excellent win, and also thapked them for the way they had been treated. This being the second match between these two teams, and each side having one win each to their credit, another match is to be arranged in the near future, when the Brooklyn ladies hope to turn the tables on the city., ladies. The following are the complete scores : Wellington ladies.—Mies, Anderson 68, Miss Cable 62, Miss -Warren 60, Miss Pricker ‘66, Miss Ford 62, Miss Millington, 63, Miss Claugkton 65, Miss" Jenkins 64; total, 510. Brooklyn ladies.—Mrs Webb 62, Mrs Wannell 64. Mrs Graham 53, Mrs Tanks 68, • Aliss Talbot 63 Mrs •Marshall 67, Mrs Thompson 65, Mies Toward 63; total/ 607. WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE. eLeatoun branch. The July meeting of committee was held on Wednesday at the house of the president, Mrs Braaijey Williams. Final arrangements were made for the birthday celebrations of the branch to be held at the Masonic Hall, Seatoun, on July 2lst,/ and a vote of thanks was passed to Messrs S. M. Stone and George *Day, of Miramar, who have generously undertaken to defray all expenses in connection with the hire of the hall and Of the china for the tea, their kindness beingvery greatly appreciated by the branoh. It was decided that each member, attending the birthday celebrations should be entitled to bring one friend, provided the friend so introduced brought a gift for the Seatoun stall.- All the gifts will be exhibited and available-for sale during the afternoon. Mr s Porter has promised to be present, and will address-the gathering. In connection with Violet Day, the president reported that Mrs Bethune, 3, Tavistock road, Lyall Bay, would assist the branch, by receiving gifts for its stall. 1 he-Seatoun branch would be vei*y happy to welcome Lyall Bay ladies as members. Full particulars as to the work and membership qf the branch can be obtained from the hon. secretary, Miss Fowler, “Cranston," Seatoun. Mrs Me* , v icar is presenting . a large cake for a guessing competition for Violet Day, and I Air Gwen is also donating a gift for a competition, and placing his garage tt the disposal of the committee as a depot. Aliss Ethel Frank, a Boston singer, who has been appearing in London, is r m br© than a singer, for a wondering world is told that she has climbed Vesuvius on foot, swam seven and a-half miles, won prizes for gardening, been a nurse in an epidemic,- exhibited white Angora cats and Boston terriers, and is prepared to oook dinner for a gourmet, and entertain him afterward* with songs in,fourteen languages. ✓ ' - WOMAN'S CROWNING GLORY Is beautiful hair. Good hairdressing helps. Marcel-Waving by London expert. “Clara Kimball Young" and other styles faithfully copied. * Coman. Alethod banishes freckles and wrinkles. “Short Cut to Beauty for Afon and Women," . and two shampoo powders sent for Is 6d p.n. “Rusma" (reg.)—only guaranteed hair destroyer—imitated, but unrivalled. Avoid fraud. disappointment. Send stamped addressed envelope to FLORENCE HULLEN, C.M.D.. Ba. Courtenay place, Wellington. Tel. 22-070. Open all day Saturday. For all social occasions Dustin's Catering is best. Wedding Breakfasts. Dinners, Dances, etc., catered for on the shortest notice. Dustin's, Ltd., Confectioners. 171-178. Cuba street. Wellington, also Wanganui and Palmerston North.— , Advt, i

CALEDONIAN SOCIAL; WELCOME TO MISS NILSSON. A very pleasant social and dance was held in the Concert Chamber on Saturday evening, at which'Aliss Mario Nilsson, the famous Scottish soprano, was accorded a reception. Aliss Nilsson, on her arrival at the Town Hall, was received by the society’s hostesses, Ivlesdames- Duncan and AloGregor, and played to the stage by the Pipe Band, where the chief, Air D. Clark, extended to the guest of the evening a Highland welcome, expressing the society's pleasure >at having *uch a talented singer from the old land) and though Aliss Nilsson’s stay in the Dominion would be of a short duration he hoped that , her sojourn would be a profitable and happy one. Aliss Nilsson, who is of n charming disposition, thanked the for his cordial reception. After a pleasant hour, had been spent, the chief intimated, on behalf of the directors of the Wellington Caledonian Society, that Aliss Nilsson had been •elected a life member or the society, and presented her with the society's badge. WANGANUI NOTES. (By “Eileen.") July .14. Air and Airs Bat-ley (nee Smith), of Moawhango, are among the visitors to town for the big Rugby game. Miss Oldha-m, of Taihape, who has been visiting her aunt, Airs J. Stevenson, has returned home. Airs Ross, of Wellington, is the guest of Airs W. Glasgow at Westmere.. Air Carey, of Waverley, was in town for the big football match. Miss Tulloch, of Auckland, is the guest of Airs W. Glasgow at Westmere. Airs and Aliss Flyger, of Auckland, are staying with Mrs Hastings-Aloo-re, of Gonville. Wednesday morning was beautifully fine for the arrival of the South African football team. They arrived in town about 10.30 and motored to the New Criterion Hotel, where* they all stayed while here. At noon, a large gathering of town folk met at the “Veterans' ” steps, where Deputy-Alay-or Sigley welcomed them to Wanganui, and apologised for the absence of tho Mayor through a motor accident. Mr J. AlcLeod, president of tlio New Zealand Rugby Union, and Air Geoff. Pownall, president of the AVanganui Rugby Union, also spoke, and welcomed the visitors to Wanganui. Air Bennett, manager of the Springboks, thanked ■all present for their hearty welcome, ai*d expressed the hope that our Alayot would soon be about again. He had heard that the Maori name for Wanganui was “A Big Bight,” but whether they were to be the biters-hr the bitten, if they were the fonder they certainly would have a- big mouthful. Cheers were given for the visitors, and by special request the latter gave their war cvfS •

Long before noon people w*ere wending their way -to Cook's Gardens, so as to gbt good Seat® or places to view the . game.. - There were nearly 10,000 present', 0000 tome hundreds paying at the gates. The visitors' colours aro dark' green and gold, and in many in-stances-these; with our eolours (blue and block),-, were worn together. The Alexandra Band, under Bandmaster Buckley, were on the ground, and; jsome delightful music while the crowds were gathering. Wanganui won the-toes and played with the wind and sun‘ in their favour; One of the visitors, de lvock, had v to be carried off the ground. It is tliouglit the bone if? cracked. Ho was to be X-rayed last night at the -hospital. Taken altogether, it was a great game, and the faces of old and young were studies many times during the afternoon. You have already had the score, so know that our team 'put up a good record, but were beaten 11 to 6> The banquet took place at the New Criterion Hotel in the evening. The large dining room wias arranged to seat 100 guests. HosiNßhimee and his staff did well, and it is a long time since su£h a» beautifully-decorated room has bedn sbep here. The four long tables were filled with the beat of everything,, and green and gold was much in evidence, -while Union Jack was flanked by an elaborate scroll with the inscription, MThe Ngahatou; Haeremai Te Whdhgamu." The South Africans' own flag was hung and massed ribbops (visitors’ colours) were loop ed from the centre of the ceiling and down the big- pillars. The toast list was a long one, and the banquet was ♦.not over till 8.30.

A dance had been arranged by the union here “"for the visitors, and they arrived at about a quarter to nine. They received quite* an ovation, as they walked up > the room. Certainly, they are a fine lot o*f men, and thoroughly enjoyed the dance. A delicious supper was served, and again dark green and gold was much in evidence, while the table decorations were* spring bulb* and soft greenery. Parnell’s orchestra supplied the music, and the AI.C.s were Dr. Adams, D. Legatt, J. Bowe, C. Swan and A. Tronson (secretary). During the evening several extras were played, and all left for home about 1 a.m. Amonh the guests were Airs Adams, who wore champagne georgette, with handsome wrap. Airs W. Glasgow Was in all black silk and net! Aliss Montgomerie wore pale blue satin, veiled in silver tissue; and banded with black ribbon velvet. Airs Svenson was in black silk. Miss Lee wore ( & beautiful black lace and velvet gown.' Mrs Blundell, old rose charmetise, with flqjmces of ninon in lighter tone. Miss Woods, jade green satin oliarmeuse. Miss K. Woods, pale blue accordionpleated silk, relieved with soft lace. Mias Swan was. in. rose panne velvet, with wrap of * flame satin. Aliss E. §wan, pastel blue net over silk and rose evening wrap. Miss Findlayson, black net over silk, with touch of rose Velvet on the corsage. Miss Vinsen, black silk and ninon. gown. Aliss L. Bell also wore blade, with wide band of gold dn the overdress. Aliss Ellis, jade green oliarmeuse, with corselet effect in gold lace. Aliss Cooper , old rose ninon touched witji powder blue. Airs Comyns. black crcpe-do-chine and georgette. Aliss D. Comyns, lemon rfdk, veiled in silk net and ornaments of nattier blue. Miss CnLver. pale pink georgette, the pands handed with silver embroidery. -> This (Thursday) morning the visitors „are to motor out to Air G. V. Aloore’s beautiful home, “Bushy Park," and a visit is hoped, also, to Air John Donalds farm, "where they will 6ee some wonderful Holstein cattle. Thev leave for New Plymouth by the express at o p.m.