NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11295, 22 August 1922, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The engagement is announced of Miss Jean GUI, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur GUI, Wellington, to Mr Beresford Hamilton, youngest son of Canon and Mrs T. A. Hamilton, Chrißtchurch. ; Mr and Mrs G. B. Banks and their children have left for the south.

Mrs H. J. Digby-Smith (Wellington) i* staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs A. H. Shaw, at the Old House, Leek,. Staffs, England, after an enjoyable trip via Canada. She wUI probably be in Eng, land for a year or longer.

Miss Boris Fenwick (Napier) has been! spending most of her time lately at! Wimbledon watching the tennis tournament, says a London correspondent. In a few days she will join her parents at Matlock, where Mr Fenwick has been taking the baths. A tour of the Lake District by motor-oar is in oontempla, tion, and later on there will be a visit to Cornwall. The travellers do not eontemplate returning to New Zealand this side of Christmas.

Mrs P. J. Byan, late of Napier, id spending some time in the Wairarapal before taking up her residence in Well-j ington.

Mrs E. J. McNeill Fuller, of KelburnJ Wellington, is spending a few weeks with: her mother, Mrs J, Cottrell, Colons# avenue, Napier.

Hostesses for the Community Club thiO week will be:—Monday, Mrs Sievwright;. Tuesday, Mrs Gunn; Wednesday, M* PhUips Turner; Thursday, Mrs Hayes! Friday, Mrs A. J. Curtis; Saturday, Mm Clayton; Sunday, Miss Hanna; Monday, Mrs Wilkie.

Miss R. Briasco, of Napier, has rqceived advice that she has been successful in her latest musical examination. Mi* Briasoo is now entitled to use the A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., and L.A.B. At the conference of the choral cieties yesterday Mr Owen brought up the suggestion that a choir should b# sent Home for the 1924 Exhibition, to consist of members from all societies. He also prged that the time was rip# when New Zealand hould have its own State orchestra.

An old and respected resident of the Thames district, in the person of Mrs William Adams, passed away on Wednesday last, at the residence of her daugh* ter, Mrs James Judd. The late Mrs Adams arrived at Auckland in the early days by the sailing vessel Telegraph, ana spent the greater part of her active life at Thames, participating in all the hardships of the goldfield. She was 87 yearn of age at the time of her death, and was predeceased by her husband 30 years ago. She leaves one daughter and four sons, with 34 grandchildren. Mr and Mrs J. Bedmond (Wellington) are going to France to see the grave of their eon who was killed at Le Quesnoy. On their return they will go to Scotland. Mrs T. C. Taylor (Wanganui) is travelling with them.

Mr and Mrs C. E. Jones (Christchurch) have returned to Loudon from pleasant visits to Shrewsbury and Wales, and they are going back to New Zealand. at the end or August by the Ruahine, says a correspondent. They stayed with Mrs Edward Powell at Plas-y-Bryn, Montgomeryshire, the sister of Sir Edward Pryee-Jones, Jit., with whom they also stayed. Miss G., Jones spent a little time with Miss Hilda Ormerod (late of Rising Holme, Opawa), who resides at AbeTedw, Builth, and she is returning there again shortly. Miss Ormerod is very fond of hunting, and she has plenty of this sport. Her sister, Mrs .Armstrong, lives near Manchester. The death occurred on Sunday night, at her residence, Cleremont terrace, of Mrs Mary Marchbanks, at the age of 100 f ears. Deceased was the relict of the ate Mr David Marchbanks, of Dunedin, and mother of Mr J. W. Marchbanks, engineer to the Wellington Harbour Board.

By the last San Francisco mail, intelligence was received of the death of Miss Mary Selina Broughton, Professor of Modern Languages and Bean of the Faculty of Elmira College, New York. Miss Broughton was a native of New Zealand, having been born in Picton some 60 years ago. Her father, Lieut. B. •S. Hi Broughton, formerly of the British Consular Service, had taken up land in Queen Charlotte Sound, but was unfortunately drowned after a few years of pioneer work. Her mother, formerly Miss Mary Downes, was a member of a family well known in the early days of the Marlborough settlement, whose descendants now reside in various parts of the Bominion. In an appreciative notice, the “Elmira Advertiser” remarks that for nearly thirty years the deceased lady had oocupiea a place in the college and in the higher, better social life of the community, a place that all who knew her would unite in saying was of the highest. Miss Broughton was in Grenoble (France) when the war broke out in 1914, having gone abroad, as she frequently did in vacation time, for further study in connection with her department of instruction —the Romance languages. Her original appointment to Elmira was as a teacher in instrumental music, and she was a specialist on the piano and on harmony construction. She had studied with Karl Klindworth in Berlin, a favourite pupil of the great Franz Liszt, and was by him recommended for the appointment to the work which mad® hex widelv known to the older generation of Elmira students. When the illness which proved her last one came upon her, Miss Broughton was preparing to go to her people in England. She was, however, unable to make the journey, and she died after a year’s illness, at the Gleason Health Resort, where she had gone for treatment. The news of her death will be received with regret by her friends and relatives in this Bominion, where she received her early training and spent many years of her useful life.

The Ramblers . Ladies’ Hockey Club 'held their annual dance in St. Peter’s Hall last night, which was very well attended and proved most enjoyable, dapcing proceeding merrily all the evening to the strains of Tutychka’s orchestra. The hall was decorated with lycopodium and streamers, and supper was served in the side room, the decorations being spring flowers. The chaperons were Mesdamee Simon an.i Farrell, and the committee consisted of the Misses Simon, Waring. Lang, Biok, Corbett, Farrell, and Wilkins, Messrs Edwards, Manning, Tandy, Walsh, and Whittaker. Miss M. Cameron was hon. ssoretary.

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Arrangements are now nearing completion for the opening of “Dixieland, Wellington’s new jazz ball (over Dustin's, Cuba street), on Friday evening, tho 25th inst. Patrons are assured of a first-cl ass floor with a real jazz band. The hall wUI be under capable and experienced management . j A meeting of the 'Women Prisoners Welfare Group was held yesterday. Mrs Hendereon presided. It was resolved that the society assist the National Council of Women (Wellington branch) In their campaign against compulsory notification of V.D., by paying, toward* the printing of the open letter issued by the councU in eircular form. It was resolved to hold a jumble sale in September.

Mira P. J. Ryan and her little son, who have been the guests of Mrs (Dr.) Sutton, Clyde road, left Napier for the Wairaispa on Saturday. A number of friends assembled at the station to wish her good-bye. Mrs Ryan intends spending some iittio time in the Wairampa before’she leaves for, Wellington to take Up her residence in that city. Several farewell parties have lately been given in her honour. The largest, of there was an afternoon given by Mrs J.. Holt and Mrs F. Williams, at the residence of Mrs Hojt, Seaty road, Napier, on Wednesday afternoon, when a very pleasant time was epent with musio and guessing competitions. Mrs Holt and Sins Williams received the guests, about forty in number, Mirs Holt being attired in a charming frock of henna and putty-coloured georgette, while Mrs Williams ohose a dainty frock of primrose •ilk stockinette. Miss Holt wore a •weet frock of emerald channelise. Mrsf Ryan wore fawn silk stockinette, richly embroidered in shades of fawn and henna, with a smart black satin hat and black fnr coat After a delightful afternoon tea had been dispensed by the hostesses, Mrs Ashoroft, in a happy lit- 1 tie speech, wished Mrs Ryan “air re voir,” end on behalf of those present, l asked her to accept as a parting gift a set of afternoon tea cups. Mrs . Ryan feelingly responded, and the singing of "For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and **Auld Lags Syne" brought a very pleasant gathering to a close. Among .tho guests present were:—Mesdames Marsh, C. Cornford, MoGlaehan. Dr. Johnson, Miles, Gleadow, Ashcroft, Falls, Martin,; Pilgrim, Parker, Ringland and Brown, j «ntf Misses Weaver, Austin, Robinson, and Pearcey, and others too numerous to mention.

SPORTS’ CLUB BALL.

A SUCCESSFUL’ FUNCTION. The annual ball held by the Dominion Sports’ Club took place last night, an<l was a most brilliant and successful function, nothing having been left undone which could add. to .the comfort or enjoyment of the giipsts. The decorations were on an elaborate scale, quite up to the traditions, of the. Race Club's func. tions. The main colours used were pink and white, streamers of these two colours forming a canopy overhead, which completely hid the galleries. Interspersed were streamers of lycopodium starred with crimson flowers; the gallery railing was festooned with pale yellow and purple draperies, and the dark purple formed a background to - the stage, , which threw up effectively pillars of white lattice work entwined with lycopodium. The same lattice wprk sheathed the pillars on the floor, while between each, forming the spaces into alcoves, were hung pink draperies, which gave a particularly gay appearance to the scene.

The front of the stage was banked with greenery and draped with the same bunting, while an arch in the centre was festooned with the pale yellow. The alcoves were all carpeted and comfortably furnished, and were delightful resting places. The space under the end gallery was partitioned off with trellis work, twined with lycopodium, and here supper was set on small tables, each decorated with narcissi in tall silver vases. Mrs Oscar Johnston was in charge of supper,- which was one of the features of the evening. The lighting was particularly good. The handsome electrolier in the centre of the hall ‘had been left unshaded, but four smaller lights at the sides were hidden in bell-shaped, shades of rich gold, edged with black. The full effect of light showed up the many pretty frocks, while every now and then a rainbow dance, with various coloured lights playing on the dancers, added variety to the scene. As each dancer arrived he or she was presented with a paper can, which many donned, thus adding to the general gay note of the evening,- while the effects were at times amusingly incongruous, the sight of a paper cap surmounting a sober dress suit quite precluding any stiffness in the wearer. The frocking was particularly effective under such a gay canopy of colour, and some particularly handsome dresses were worn by the ladies present. There were many frocks of tho petal variety, which is always pretty in the ballroom, while the light georgette,, of which most are composed, is quite fairiy-like in effect during the dances. A pretty one was formed of many colours, giving quite a rainbow effect. The embroidered gowns were rnanv, especially in sequins on net, one handsome gown of this description having black and silver beads worked all over a net overdress, finishing at the sides with little* frills, edged with silver beads while another was in stripes of opal-tinted and black sequins. The many black gowns, especially those embroidered in jot, stood out among so many colours, and always looked handsome. one having a jet worked overdress mounted on gold tissue. A pretty frock was in pale lemon-coloured lace with satin bodice of the same shade; another of wine-colour, veiled with black, had roses appliqued on the overdress. Mrs A. Law wore a beautiful gown of silver tissue with an overdress of rich blue tulle, embroidered in blue chenille and silver, and with bodice of iridescent blue sequins; Mrs Maris was in black, much embroidered in black and silver sequins; Mrs Campbell wore a beautiful gown of cream lace and silver, the skirt frilled and finished back and front, with wide panels of silver and diamante embroidery; Mrs P. Nathap wore black satin, with basqued lodice of jet embroidery, finished with fringe; Mrs H. Cane was in sapphire bine, the tulle skirt made very full with simple bodice of velvet in the same tone; Mrs Cowan was in yellow satin with floral spray at tho waist. There were also present Mr and Mrs W. Perry, Mr and Mrs Mitchell. Mrs Burgess, Mr P. Nathan, Mr H Cano. Mr Kember, Mr Toogooil, etc. The committee responsible for the ar. rangements consisted of Messrs A. Law, J. Dwyer, H. Martindale, G. J. Young, A. Luiham, T. Woolf, T. Crewdson, J. Martindale, Val .Tones, P. James, A. Robertson, P. Tossman, J. Hyndman, ani M. L. Maris, and they are to bo congratulated on the success of the function, which proved most enjoyable to all present. The secretarial duties were ably carried out. by Messrs H. B. Dodson and C. P. Lindegreen, who were indefatigable in (heir efforts to make the function the success it was. For fair hair Just showing that objectionable dark shade at the roots wo advise a special treatment of our Camomile application, the result being surprisingly beautiful. For sagging tissues and dull, sallow skin, there is nothing like the “Mud Massage” so much in vogue in America and Paris. Special appointment necessary.—Mrs Rolleston, Ltd. Still under Mrs Campbell-Russell’s management, 250, I-ambton quay. 'Phone 1599.—Advt. For Children's Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure