NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11247, 27 June 1922, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. The Hon. E. P. Lee and Mrs Lee are in Wellington for the session, and are staying at Pendennis. Mr and Mrs T. Y. Seddon spent the week-end in Christchurch, and will return to Wellington in time for the opening of Parliament. Hostesses for the Community Club this week will be :—Monday, Mrs PhilipsTurner; Tuesday, Mrs Hcmpton; Wednesday, Mrs Gibbs (Dr); Thursday, Mrs Murphy; Friday, Mrs Moss; Saturday, Mrs J. P. Firth*; Sunday, Mrs Chatfield; Monday, Wellington South Nursing Division. Mrs Clift, president of the Brooklyn branch of the Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, entertained a large number of workers and sympathisers at her home in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon. A number were added to the present committee, and much enthusiasm was displayed. . Mrs Porter (organising secretary) spoke upon the aims and objects of the society, and upon the annual effort which is to take place this year in July. At the close the meeting was thrown open to hear suggestions with regard to working the district. Mrs Pollings gave some valuable information and advice, and all determined to make the work as great a : success as possible. Mrs Purdie (the secretary) being absent through illness, Mrs Donovan kindly acted for her. Tho following ladies represented the various congregations:—Mesdames Clift, Morgan, Webster, Rollings, Pennington, Donovan, Piper, Purdie, and Miss Crabtree. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Clift for her generous hospitality. Three free patterns of smart frocks complete instructions for knitting a Shetland jumper, now the vogue, are the supplement given with “Harmsworth's Home Fashions," May # issue. The patterns are for “up to the minute" modes, and are correctly cut by London experts, and complete making instructions are given. There are a multitude of designs dealing with blouses, “tub" frocks, spring 6Uits, and street wear styles, while a special page is. devoted to a gossip on matters pertaining to home and foreign fashions, hints for the home, and other matters dear to the heait of woman. Dame Ethel Smyth, the composer, is the first woman to lead an orchestra in the British metropolis. She won a triumph when “The Boatswain’s Mate," a two-act o’»era, was given under the composer’s direction. Dame Smyth had had some hard things to aay about the way in which women composers w<jre being ignored, so she produced her own opera, and a large audience deemed her conducting eminently Satisfactory. Her success is greatly encouraging other women composers in Great Britain. Hitherto they nave laboured under sex disadvantages in the competition of the musical world, but they now hope that Dame Smyth’s recognition will prove a stepping-stone for them. A remarkable discovery of an historic painting by an unknown artist has come to light at Peterborough, England. Some years ago a blackened picture in an oat frame hung in the vestry of Peterborough parish church, and when restoration work was carried out, the picture was consigned to a grocer s warehouse, remaining there until a short time ego, when a member of the congregation undertook to clean it. This resulted in a perfect, life-size painting of Charles I. bein<j revealed. The picture, in its original carved oak frame of the Stuart period has been prominently rehung in the church. The marriage of Miss Janet Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Taylor, of Hukanui, to Mr Arthur William Brown, only son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Brown, of Hamuu, took place at the residence of the bride’s father on Wednesday. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty forck of ivory satin with overdress of silk net. Miss May Brown (sister of the bridegroom) attended as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of cream crepe de chine. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Len Peters as best man. The Rev. R. Welsh, of Pahiatua, officiated. At the Avonside Church, Christchurch,, on Wednesday evening, a pretty wedding took place, when Miss Gladys Barlow was married to Mr Reginald Butters. The Rev. O. Fitzgerald officiated. * The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie Bell Greatbatch, third daughter of Mrs Edwin Greatbatch, of New Ply* mouth, to Mr Warwick Gordon Mace, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. H. Mace, also of New Plymouth. The Otaki Croquet Club held a most enjoyable euchre tournament last' week. There was a splendid attendance, and a pleasant time was ©pent, The ladies' prize was won by Mrs Nicoleon, who defeated Mrs Cook by one game, while the gentlemen’s trophy* was won by Air Hendrick, who playecLofl with Mr Freddie Edwards. Mrs Freeman won the coneolation, after a play-off with Mrs Erkell and Mrs Albert Smith, while Air Pickup won the "■bobby” A competition, organised by Mrs Bills, fer a trophy given by Airs Baker, was won by Mrs Nash. Supper proved a pleasing part of the programme. The euchre tournament and danco, held at Te Horo last week, was well attended, and an enjoyable time was spent. Mr Cliff. Gawler won the gentlemen’s prize, and Airs Arthur Thomson the ladies* prize. The "boobv" was won by Mr jf\ J. Ashdown and the consolation by Airs Frank Evans. Dance music was supplied by Airs Day, while supper was fully appreciated. Mrs F. Dyer was in charge of the shop held in Harcourt's rooms last. Friday in aid of the Memorial Chapel Fund, and a very successful sale resulted. Some beautiful holly had a good sale and there were tine fresh vegetables and apples donated for tho purpose. Assisting Mrs Dyer wero Mrs E. A. Christie, Mrs March banks, Miss Naomi Mantel], Miss S. Duncan, and Miss Lulu Dyer. Next week Miss Bell will be in charge, 'tile wedding of Miss Daisy Constance Buchanan, fifth daughter of the late Mr C. W. Buchanan and Mrs Buchanan, of Wellington, and M.r Leonard Palmerston' Studley youngest son of Mrs L. Studley, of Wellington, was solemnised at Bt. Peter’s Church on Saturday afternoon, when many friends and relatives were present. The Ven. Archdeacon Watson officiated. The brido was given away by her brother, Mr C. Buchanan. She wore a smart fawn costume, trimmed with Russian braid and a hat to match. The bridesmaids were the Misses Thisbe and Peggy Taylor, and Mr R. Buchanan was the best man. After the wedding a reception was hold at Gamble and Creed’s rooms LA MERCED KB. MISS MILSOM’S SELECTION.—The best, moat beneficial creme for the human skin ever known. Try but one jar to test why and what she went abroad, in search of. La Mercedes complexion creme is the newest scientific preparation. 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A wedding of widespread interest was solemnised on June 14rth at Waitangi, Chatham Islands, when Miss Wiki Pornaro, eldest daughter of Air and Airs Piri J’omare, of Whangamarino, and niece of the Hon. Sir Maui Poinare, Native Alinister, was married to Air Philip Gronnel, eldest son of Airs Grennol, of Papanui. « Bunting was displayed on the Government Buildings in honour of the occasion, and a large assembly of friends from all parts, of the island witnessed the service. Air G. H. Fry conducted the marriage ceremony. The bride,who was given away by her father, wore a charming dress' oi satin, charmeuse with touches of silver. A liand-em-broidered tulle veil falling in graceful folds over the bridal dress, was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms and a shower bouquet of white flowers, maidenhair and asparagus ferns, tastefully arranged by Mrs 1?. Shand, and tied" witfts, a true lovers* knot, completed her toilette. The bridesmaid was Alisa Cassia Pomare, who was frocked in dainty lemon crepe de chine with a wreath ©f sNlver leaves around the hair, and carried a bouquet of whit© hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and aspidiura ferns. The best man was Mr R. Grennel. After the ceremony Air and Airs Grennol left for Whangamarino, the residence of the bride’s parents, where the wedding reception was held. A very large assembly of guests attended to give good wishes, and a very pleasant tirao was oponv. A pretty wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Church, Auckland, on Wednesday, June 7th, the bride being Aliss Eli la Frances Aiorris, r only daughter of Air and Mrs C. H. Morris, and the bridegroom Air A. J. Tail by. The service was fully choral, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Gillarn, assisted by th© Rev. Grant Cowen. The engagement is announced of Alisa Cecille Larner, elder daughter of Air and Airs V. G. learner, “Elmstone," Kemuera, to Air C. B Wake, onlj' s-on of Air and ALrs F. W. Wake, Victoria a venue, Rem u era. Aliss Lulu Dyer, of Park street, has gone to Rotorua and the Waikato on a motor trip. Here is a description of a dress for the woman lawn tennis player in 1880: “Plastron of. gathered silk from the throat to within three inches of the ground, of fine flannel made semifitting, like a saeque, with elbow sleeves and ruffles, toque hat to match. Should the wearer belong to a club, the distinctive colour, with white, may be worn, the badge or arms embroidered on the left sleeve, and the pocket handkerchief bag" —(note that she didn’t wear her handkerchief on her head) —“which must be fixed at the left side of the skirt. A pocket for the bails may be arranged on the front of the dress, or two small ones on either side, concealed by the semi-fitting skirt. The strong© and stiffer the material for the dross the better; hence brocaded silks, ancient or of antique design, are the most appropriate for this purpose. ’’ Numbers of society women are being influenced against the long waistline by one of tlve world-famous French designers, who has turned his august back most resolutely against this “distortion;" and the more eloquently to point his protest is insisting on the normal waistline both in his day and evening models. To have your first name in facsimile stamped across the left-hand corner of your notepaper opposite the address is saicl to be the very latest conceit of Alilady of Fashion. An exhibition of ancient necklaces in London shows once more that there is nothing new under the sun. There were amber bead necklaces in 900 B.C. , You can see one of them at the exhibition, the amber turned to a thick, muddy brown by time. There is a jade necklace which some lucky woman possessed about 200 8.C., and that, too, has turned from green to brown .with the passage of the centuries. Just outside -Southampton, alongside the road to Eastleigh, is a gigantic new hostel of a kind hitherto unknown in England. Its title is Atlantic Park Hostel for Transmigrants. Atlantic Park, its shorter name, quite well Indicates the breadth and something of the purpose of the place. “Th© Palace of Fortune-Seekers" would be a description justified, as well as prettv, says “London Illustrated." Atlantic Park is the first receiving house opened in England for Continental passengers. Arriving in England on route to Canada or the United States, Europeans going to a now life across the Atlantic will find in Atlantic Park a pleasant place of abode during the day’s they may have to wait for the next West-bound liner. The hostel, which covers, with its grounds 30 acres, has just welcomed, housed and sent off its first party of guests. They were mainly Poles going to Canada and the States. During their six days’ residence the hostel flagstaffs flew the standards of Poland, with the Union Jack, the Dominion flag, and the Stars and Stripes. Nothing is stranger, and, in appearance, more barbaric, than the latest stylo in the French dinner table. VVine glasses are of the weirdest forms, without stems, and each guest has a different coloured glass before him. Plates are square, 60tn© triangular, and com© simply .no shape at all. They are not plain white or coloured, or even decorated with floral designs, but in _ their colouring resemble the “dazzle paint camouflage" of war memory. Knives and forks retain their usual shape, as nothing better has vet been invented for cutting up food and conveying it to the mouth, but their handles .are or queer, tortured forms, and made of green glass or composition of many hues. Table cloths have, of course, gone long ago, and are replaced by d’oyleys of startling hues. The whole table is lit up with shaded lamps, flashing purple, green and red lights in alternation, by means of clockwork devices, and so the whole atmosphere is one of uncanny strangeness. Civil engineers, and especially those who are engaged on the supervision of tho English coastline under the Office of Works, are becoming distinctly alarmed at the rapidity with which several portions of the foreshore are being washed away, says a correspondent of the “Otago Daily Times." This is in many cases directly due to the erection of haphazard harbours, the case of the jetty at Shoreham, near Brighton, being a glaring example. This pier was built in 1874 j and since then something like nine million tons of shingle have been held up on the west side that should have travelled along/the coast with the general coastal drift/ The result has been serious erosion at Rottingdean to the east, and the loss of acres of valuable land. Engineers are now pleading that a national policy should be adopted to prevent the natural protection. of the drifting sand and shingle being interfered with. An amusing instance of lack of co-operation comes from the Isle of Wight, where a short time ago, on one side of the island, the Admiralty was making a fuss because someone had been removing shingle, while on the other side the War Office was busy doing that very thing in order to build a fort. CARE OF THE HAIR. Is the title of our booklet dealing with the Neetle permanent hair-waving. This branch of the work is entirely under the special care of a duly qualified expert, and for two and a half years has given every satisfaction, as our clients have testified. Write for booklet (post free). Electrolysis is another special branch under the control of a certificated expert, who gives her concentrated attention to this work alone. Other treatments by efficient staff. 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AFTERNOON RECEPTION

Yesterday afternoon Lady Stout held an “At Home" at her housse on Welling- ! ton terrace in honour of her daughter- ' in-law, Airs J. Stout, who its on a visit j to Wellington. The large reception rooms wore filled with guests, and decorated with beautiful powers. The sliding doors between tho diningroom and drawingrooms were opened, and afternoon tea set in the former, where the table • was decorated with chrysanthemums and ! u'utumn leaves. Mrs McKenzie, Mrs | Burdekin, Mrs D. Stout. Aliss Elsmie Ward, Aliss Didsbury, and others assisted by serving the tea. During the afternoon Mrs J. Stout sang several times, to the great enjoyment of the guests. Lady Stout, who, with Sir Robert Stout, received tho guests, wore a gown of soft grey satin with floating side panels over a draped skirt, and sleeves of georgette, with embroidery on sk-evos, corsage and. panels of fine steel beads. Airs J. Stout wore a dainty frock of pale pink crepo-de-chino, with medallions of lattice work surrounded with tiny pink flower© worked into the ©ilk. Mrs Duncan Stout was wearing a navy blue coat-frock and hat of henna colours; Mrs J. Rawson was in dull red taffeta, relieved with grey, and wide black hat; Lady Findlay wore black silk, embroidered with beads, and a black feathered hat; Lady Luke was in prune-coloured gaberdine and toque of shot si raw to match; Mif>s Massey wore navy blue, with a turban toque of lighter blue and clack; Aire McKenzie wore dark red velvet, and hat to match; Airs Burdekin, navy blue eeTge, and a black hat; Miss E. Ward, mole velvet and brown toque with coque feather mount. Among the guests were Sir William Fraser, Mrs Sprott, Air and Aire Prender-ga-st Knight, Aliss Coates, Aliss S-eddon* Mr and Mrs J. E. Fulton, Mrs Didsbury, Mrs T. Ward, Airs Ponsonby, Air and Mrs J. P. Firth, Airs Bankine-Brown, Mrs Balcombe-Brown. Aire SomervilJe, Mrs W. Young, Airs T.. Young, Mrs Hodson, Aire Arthur Young, Airs Murphy, Mrs Alarsden, Airs F. Chapman, Mrs 8. Eichelbamu, Airs and Alis\s Seaton, Dr Bennett. Mrs Somerville, Alaitlnnd, Mrs YnMwin, Airs Sinclair, Airs A. Grey, Mrs S. Tripp, Airs Geddis, Airs Clayton, etc.