FOR THE WOMEN.

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11411, 6 January 1923, Page 10

FOR THE WOMEN.

J Social and Personal Notes.

SjOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dr. and Mrs L. D. Cohen have'returned 1o Wellington. Mrs Waxdell. of Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Mrs W. G. Beard, of Masterton. is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs D. M. Graham, who has been staying at the Cecil, has returned to Masterton. Sir John and Lady Luke returned to Wellington yesterday from Hawke's Bay.

Wellington visitors to Christchurch include . Mrs and Miss Siddalls, Mr and Mrs Arthur Young, Mr and Mrs J. S. Hiddleston, Mrs C. K. Ward and Miss Jacobsen. Mr E. E. Gillon, chief mechanical engineer of the New Zealand railways, and Mrs Gillon. have been holidaymaking at Rotorua. The death occurred at the convent, Cambridge, on Saturday, of the Rev. 1 Mother Marie St. Gajetan, ' aged 33 years. She was born in Canterbury, and came to Cambridge in 1918, and later to6k charge of the local convent, occupying the position of Rev. Mother since February, 1999. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated at; St. Peter’s Church, tin Monday morning, and was largely attended. Dr. J. M. Liston, -Roman Catholic Coadjutor Bishop of Auckland, waa present, and also about ■ 60 members of the clergy from "the retreat, which is at present ,beu*g held in Hamilton. Miss Frost, of, the Health Department, Christchurch, has been transferred to the Department’s headquarters, Wellington. A cable message has been m Timaru advising that Dr. Mary R. Barkan has been successful at the recent examination in .London, and has obtained the Diploma of Psychological Medicine (D.P.M.) She has also been appointed one of the physicians at the Maudesley Hospital: for Nerve Diseases.

Among the arrivals by the Manuka, at Wellington, was Miss J. E. McGregor, of Edinburgh. Miss McGregot arrived m Australia by, the Euripides, having spent some time with friends in Basutoland, South Africa. She is novv paying a, visit to-her niece, Mrs L: O. Wood; M. 8., Cb-8., Richardson sweet, Opawa, Christchurch, and will remain in New Zealand for some months. ■

Inst Thursday the Martinborough Town Hall was the scene of a very pleasant function, when Mesdames Sharp and. Spooner entertained a large number of friends at a kitchen tea in honour of Miss -Laura Colman, whose marriage takes place shortly. The bride-to-be received -many useful- gifts,, and games and competitions added much enjoyment to the afternoon. ‘ Among the visitors to, New Zealand for the meeting jof the Australasian Science Association are Sir Baldwin Spencer (the president), who ■is at the Royal _ Oak; Dr. and’ Madame Danes (the former ia : . .Oonsul-Qeneral for zeqho-Slovawin), who are staying at the Midland : Mr E. O. Andrews]- who ‘is at the Midland; and - Professor - and Mrs H. O. Richards, Christian, who will, stay at Sayea, Court. ; I Knox Church, Woburn , road, ; was well filled on Sunday morning last, when • several Christmas carols were rendered'during the service. .-The young of the Sunday School had been; Kactising* for several week*,, and their autifuf fresh voices; made the singing delightful to .listed to. The congregation also joined in the carol singing whioh. was most’ hearty. The oarols sang were VOh : Christmas* Mo™/’ “Away in a Manger ,, ; (Luther Ujfd),' ‘‘Good Christian-Men Rejoice, ■’ ‘ ‘‘God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, ‘Good King Wenoeefes,” “The First “Shepherds Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep. V Mr Malcolm Gibb was thepreacher for the morning servioe.

Miss I. Lodder, 8.A., and Miss Agnes Muir were in charge of a camp of some thirty members of the Y.W.C A «iris’ department during Christmas weejt. .. A most delightful time • was spent by the campers, the only complaint being, that. the time passed too quickly- A bright programme was arranged» Every morning began with- ph'yelca.l culture, and after breakfast the diffeipnt oible study circles' met ■ for inspiration and discussion. The rest of the" day was spent in the open. On one occasion the whole party went to Fetone »to -bathe. . and: on other days the surrounding country was explored. On visitors’ day a number of friends came out to the camp and were impressed by the happy spirit of freedom and comradeship, and were welcomed by the campers with a song sung in their honour. Other features were a fancy dress party and a concert. Altogether a very pleasant and profitable time waaapent. To-morrow the service at the Y.W.C.A. will ,be devoted to Camp Echoes,” when different members of the camp party will take .part m the service, and will toll the other members of the association of all that fjhpy did 1 during the week of camp life. The Y.W.C.A. programme for January l ? largely ooncemed with outdoor activities, and any girls who would like to join in -rambles or other outdoor sports should 1 make inquiries at 6, Boulcott street. They will be warmly welcomed if they wish to take part in any of the association activities. They are specially invited_ to come to a, Boulcott street, during Sunday afternoons to the servioe, which during this month is being conducted chiefly by the girls themselves, and also .to the tea which follows in the cafeteria.

Mr and Mrs Jameß Craigie, who have been visiting their daughter in Wellington, have returned l to Timaru.

A pretty wedding took place at Trinity Congregational Church, Cbristchuroh, recently, the bride being Gwendolen Greenwood Owen, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A. M. Owen, ‘'Cambria,” Colombo street, and the bridegroom Gordon Graham Cameron, youngest son of the late Captain J. S. Cameron, of Peterborough street. The officiating clergyman waa the Rev. H. J. Uluffadine. ( THE NICEST GIFT TO WOMEN. Milaom's Pace Powders and Creams—imitated but never equalled. Give prolonged life and youth to skin. Pace Powder, all ehadee, 3s; Face Cream, day 5s 6d, night 3s; and many beautiful novelties. MILSOM'S. 94, Willis street, ’Phone 814.—Advt, "LOST ALL TRACE." Thousands have used "Ruema" (Reed) for destroying superfluous hair, arid have lost all trace of that defeot in a remarkably short space of time. Wrinkles and other blemishes banished by the "Coman" method. Call or send stamped addressed envelope for FREE LITER. ATURE.

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"A very pretty wedding was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at St. Barnabas Church, Fendalton, Christchurch, when the Rev. H. S. Leach united in marriage Estella, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. F. Dorman, of “Ramomie,” Fendalton and Leicester, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. F. Wrigiht, of Mountain View, Annat. lhe church bad been charmingly decorated by' friends of the -bride with pale pink and mauve flowers, and Mr Strahan contributed the bridal music. An indication of the way women are extending their influence into all branches of modem commercial work (says a Sydney correspondent) is the foot that the specifications for the £6,000,000 Sydney harbour bridge, upon which tenders were called, were almost entirely drawn up by Miss Kathleen Butler, secretary to Mr J. J. C. Bradfield, engineer, who designed the bridge that will stretch to North Sydney. j.Missjßutler joined the public service in 1910. The specifications went to all parts of the world, and evoked considerable praise from American contractors and others. It was also laid on ‘tables of the Legislatures of the State for perusal of members. Another feather in the cap of the advancing sex.

Somewhat ovefc fifty years ago a farmer living midway between. Palmer-, eton and Feilding deposited a sum of money which represented the proceeds of two bales of lambs’ wool in the Post Office in the name of his infant daughter. Knowing that it could not be drawn' until she was seven years old, the book was carefully put away l and duly forgotten. Last, week her youngest daughter was married, and in tuming over a drawer the book was found and presented to the bride. With compound interest, this wedding gift of the unspun wool gave a return of £62 per bale. , ,

.Under large headlines announcing vYoung Australians Shuffle Effective Feet and Demand Newest Steps,” “Dancing Instructor Gomes to; ’ San Francisco to Learn Latest' Wrinkles,” Miss Bessie Macdonald, who recently set out to further her studies in dancing at the school ’of Ruth St. Denis m Los Angeles, is starred in the “San Francisco Chronicle” of December 6th (says the “Sun’’). A full-size portrait shows the lady, perched on the ship’s piano, while being interviewed by a reporter who went out in a tug to meet her on her, arrival. The paragraphs .ripple with .satisfaction, that the American's beloved jazz tqken firm hold .in. New Zealand,.: although the headlines suggest that New Zealand and Australia are one and' the same thing. -

_ A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. .Matthew’s Church', recently, whenMiss Dolly Candy, only daughter cf Mr and Mrs J. Oandy, Cambridge terrace, Masterton, was married to Mr •folfo Mill Scott, of Napier, only son Mr and Mrs J. Scott, of Rosenqath. The Rev. Q. K. Moir officiated. 'The bride, who was given away by her father,, wore white net, trimmed’with, silver over silk. The bridesmaids were Miss Edith Scott (Wellington) and- Miss Grace Wellington (Masterton).; Mr Krin Candy/attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr W. Paytoi ’ as groomsman. A reception: was held at the Park ICiosk, wherei about sixty attended, and the usual happy speeches were made And toasts honoured. The young people later left for the north by motor. . *

Mr and Mrs J. Robertson, Shakespeare street, Greymouth. are visiting Wellington. - -

, Mr Arthur, Stone, „(Wellington), who’ has been visiting his sister, Miss Stone, Cobden, returned yesterday. The Wellington branch of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society has, in conformity with, other branches of the society throughout the world, endeavoured to make Christmas and the Now Year one of the happiest- for men m port from overseas. Last Sunday a tea was .giv<jn, after whioh a bright soinjj servioe was coadiiioted by the Hon Mitoioner, Mr D: MoCallum, and Mr ,S.: Slyfield, the Subject being Gods Many Wonderful Promises. Gn New Year’s Day over 100 men and friends motored to Maori Bank. The men expressed delight at the beautiful scenery of the Hutt Valley. I/unch and tea were provided and games were play- • k enjoyable day the men indulged’ in a community'sing at the society’s rooms, Brandon street, at 'the" close of whioh a word of cheer and farewell was given to the men of the Rimutaka and Port Victor, who w<ere leaymg for England. The society wishes, to thank all who contributed or assisted, especially Messrs Ivory, McCSaiv, of the Students' Christian Union, who during the post year took the Sunday morning service on board, and wiho gave valuable assistance during the Christmas holidays. Special thankr are given to the hon. missioner, Mr David McCatlum, who, out of real friendship for sailors, has given both time and financial help to the work of the society.

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A SCIENCE CONFERENCE

THE SOCIAL SIDE, A.conference of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science will be held in Wellington, commencing next Thursday, and will continue for a week. The association numbers some 400 members, and a great many of them will attend. Besides the meetings oS the various sections, there will be leotdres every evening, and a committee of ladies is arranging various social entertaininents. These will commence with an afternoon reception on the opening day, to be held at the KelbUrn Kiosk, and will conclude with an evening conversazione at Victoria College on the following Wednesday. A reception will be given during the conference to the visitors at the Pioneer Club. The functions- arranged include excursions to, .different: points of interest around Wellington,'and 'later the members will probably; visit some of the scenic parts of the Dominion, including Rotorua and Tongariro Park. Several of the members 'have -already arrived, and others coming from Australia are expected next week by the Ulimaroa, end by the southern boat.. The following, members arrived bir 'the - Manuka last Wednesday and left on Thursday for a visit to Mount Egmont, Taumarnnui, and 1 the Wanganui river:—Miss D. M. Lowry. Cremorne, Sydney: Miss D. Perry; Miss D. R. Taylor: Mrs Evan TayWr; and Mies B. D. Thompson, all of Sydney. \

A WAIRARAPA SINGER

1 • .- AN .INTERESTING CAREER. i . .. _■ ' Mias, Peggy Ford, a young New . Zea- ! fond singer, returned recently to Now ■ Zealand -from Sydney and, left yesterday ; for her home in Alasterton. For the past - two years Miss Ford has bean studying singing at the Sydney Con- . feervatorium: under Madame, (loosens, an-l has 'done well, having completed the four yedra’ course in two liars. Miss: Ford was sq'at to Sydney by a number of WairarapU people who considered her voice wovtb training,' but the slump came, and the syndicate had to cut off supplies. Miee Ford, however, was undaunted, and for the last year has done well with her singing,' her teacher continuing her lessons,' while she won, an Italian scholarship which entitled her also to free tuition in French. While, in Sydney recently Miss Resina Buckman heard Miss Ford sing and expressed the opinion that she-had' the , “likings.pf.a- great .singer. "Her voice,*” , «aid Mi®' Buckman, "is yet in the rough and eh'e ;has not had- enough training, but W is; remarkable as nn organ, and the foundation -is there for a very beautiful voice.'’ Miss Buckman expressed a -wish -.to do somothing for Miss Ford,’ su’d has promised her assistance if she can get to England for’ further study. The pnma dor na also expressed the hope that the Wairarapa people will be able to -do something for- Miss Ford in theway of sending her Hone. Miss Buckman, speaking of her chances, said Miss l ord had health, considerable personality, great vitality and temperament, afl great assets, and she is not afraid of hard work, as'evidenced by her stay at ihp, Oonservatoriuin. While! in Sydney Miss. .Fond sang oh soveraf occasions, once giving a solo from "Samson and .Delilah,” th« day ;vfter it was sung by Madame D'Alvafrez, which, heedless to say, was something of an ordeal. She had the distinction of being the first singer to sing to wireless in Australia. She was asked to sing into the instrument at one concert in Sydney which was listened to by the Governor-General and a party on board a yacht at Long Island, near Melbourne. On another occasion the Governor of New South Wales was a "listener-in.’* “Miss Ford describes the pro exes of singing to wireless as not being so simple as: it sounds. There' are, all Kinds of things to be noticed. A needle records the vibrations, and it must not move beyond a certain point or the result ■ will be all vibration and no eound, so if the needle is eeqn to be approaching too near that point the singer must step further away from the instrument, and so on. . Miss Ford hopes soon to give concerts Ml both Wellington and the Wairarapa, ns she is very desirous of carrying out < Miss Buckman’s advice and going abroad ' -for further training, her ambition be- j ing to go in for grand opera if possible.

HATS FOR BOBBED HAIR

' Hat crowns are generally, too wide at the''best of time®. With the boobedhaired girl the ; clifiioulty is to make hate fit at all. Hatpins are not for her; so a hint on how to make l hat crowns fit will not be amiss. If felt or velour be the hat’ in question the -plan is to fold the brim over at the back until the exact fit is attained, and then to pin the fold in place. Next run a line of chalk along the fold and up the crown as far as the hat requires to be taken in. When this has .been done, out oaref ully with scissors along the chalk iine and bring the two raw edges together. These should be sewn with a fine silk thread in preference to one of cotton or substitute, as the stitching will then be almost invisible. ’

, Lastly, put a new ribbon round the crown, tie a smart, flat bow and sew th© bow 1 up and down—not across—the back, thus allowing the ends to hide the seam where the hat has been cut away,

THE LATEST FASHIONS

SMALL WAISTS FAVOURED. LONDON, December 12. “Unless ehe has a girlish figure, a woman must tight-laoe, or be out of fashion next season,”, s«iy West End modistes.: “Tight bodices, with long full skirts are the latest style for gowns- Everybody is tired of the long waist and shapeless silhouette. “The new sityle demands the smallest possible waist, but modern women refust to tight-laoe. Paris and London tried to introduce a waisted corset in vain, so we are obliged surreptitiously to pinch the bodices and wire • the skirts. A woman who is naturally slender hap a perfoot figure tor the new fashion.”

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; WEDDING AT ST.JAMES’S CHURCH A pretty wedding took place on Satur--1 day ai ter noon at fit. James’s Church. : Wellington. South, ; when Mias Eleanor ■ Madeline (Nellie), only, daughter of Mrs E. Smith, of Naughton terrace. Kilbirhie, wub married to Mr George Archibald Wilson, late of Edinburgh, son of Mr* 1 J. Wilson, of London, and grandson, of Mr Whiting, of Bury, St. Edmunds, Eng. land. The Bev, William Shirer was the officiating minister,, and Mr 'Jelley. of the Scottish Society, in Highland oos- , tume. piped as the bridal party lett the church. .. . The .. bride was given away by .her uncle, Mr Taylor, and wore a pretty frock of cream crepe-de-chine, with ah overdress of silk net worked in bunches of grapes with pearls. She wore the customary veil And orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of cream roses and dweet peas. The, chief j bridesmaid eras Miss A. Chapman, cousin of the bride, wjjo wore a daibtjf floral voile with vieux rose trimmings, ; and hat en suite. Her bouquet was of coloured sweet peas, to match her costume. Little Miss Florrie Taylor made a charming flower-girl in pile pink organdie muslin, with touches of blue..- She wore a wreath of flowere on her pretty hair, and carried a basket pf coloured sweet peas. The bridegroom was formerly a member of the, famous Blaok Watch Begiment, Edinburgh- Castle, . and served right through- the Great War in France, Egypt and Palestine. Mr D. McGraw, who acted as best man, was'hie comrade-in-arms. During the Egyptian campaign their regiment was incorporated in., the Fife-and-Forfar Yeomanry: and Mr EBeilly. another guest at the''wedding, was also associated, with.the bridegroom and beat man in the exploits' of these historio Scottish Begiments through the World. War. . After the ceremony a reception was held in SI;. Thomas’s Hall, Mrs; Smith receiving her guests in a becoming gown of henna silk taffetas, with ibronze bead trimmings and hat ,to match. The customary toasts were (honoured and speeches made. ’Miss McLean offered congratulations on behalf of the Y.W.C.A.. of which institution the bride is a member. Among thoee present were Mr and Mrs Hampel, old South African friends of the bride: Mr and Mrs Meek, formerly of Australia; and Mr and Mrs E. Beilly, who were friends of the bridegroom in life Edinburgh days. Later, Mr and Mrs Wilson left by motor for the north, the bride travelling in a navy blue costume and, white georgette hat, with spray.

HOW TO CLEAN SUMMER HATS No holiday outfit is, complete without a panama. Nothing looks quite so nice with the linen or cotton frock and the sports coat. . One is always correctly “hatted” m the country in a panama, with its clean-out lines and its plain black band. There is no more invaluable possession than a hat that will emerge quite unaffected after being deluged with rain, which is one of its excellent qualities. A panama is- always a sound investment, and the more one spends on it the more wear will be got out of it, and the oftener you w3l be able to have it reblooked into the latest shape. Another point is that it can be so easily cleaned at home. One way of doing this to make a lather of soap and water, adding to it a spoonful of ammonia and about half a penny packet of salt* of lemon.' Dip a nailbrush into this mixture, and scrub the hat well- with it, being careful not to allow it to get too wet When clean, rinse it well in dean, cold water, and hang it in the sun to Ttf the panama has become yellow or discoloured by the sun, a tea spoonful of oxalic acid dissolved in a little warm water will restore its freshnessOrdinary white straw hats may bo cleaned in the same wajr as panamao, and they should be restiffened by being brushed with a thin solution of gum and water. _ . White satin or silk hate can he Cleaned and freshened up by being very gently rubbed with a soft rag dipped in petfbl; while linen hats may be washed, starched and ironed like spy washable garment, the suocesa of the result depending a good deal upon the quality of the hat. White felt hats—-the fashionable chapeau of the moment—may. be rubbed with bran moistened with petrol (or with att equal mixture of French chalk and cornflour, if the surface be smooth), whioh should he left on for a day or so and then brushed off with a olean brush.

These are among the little economies that can easily and quite successfully be practised at home.

MAKING A THEATRE BAG

Theatre-hags are such useful trifles that most girls feel the need of them, and yet begrudge the expense. A theatre-bag may be made at home, and the more elaborate it is, the more fashionable will he the effect, and the leas opportunity for the display of homemade stitches. The most charming design is one composed of closely-packed flowers, the handle being made of ribbon. A silk foundation, the same Colour as the flowers, is the first necessity, with a clasp as nearly matching the colour of the silk as is possible, for in a bag of this description the clasp does not want to be too obtrusive. Stitch the flowers firmly, one slightly over the other, continuing them right up to the clasp, and arranging the petals to almost hide it. Another charming hag may be contrived from two large fiat velvet flowers, two circles of silk to match in colour, slightly smaller than' the flowers, one straight strip of silk cut on the cross, and an imitation tortoiseshell mount. The circles of eilk must be joined together by sewing them oh the narrow straight piece, so enabling the bag to expand when filled. This silk foundation must be sewn on to the mount, and the inside, where the stitches show, covered with a ruohing of silk. Lastly, sew on the flowers, one each side, as neatly, as possible. The petals will overlap the edges of the foundation and sq completely hide it.

WEDDING AT TE AROHA

A very quiet wedding was solemnised at St. David’s Presbyterian Church, on Christmas Day, when Mies Doris Myrtle Irene Barlow, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. L. Barlow, of Te Aroha. late of Lower Hutt, Wellington, was united In wedlock with... Mr. WHUam Joseph Pope, eldest son of MxsJPiopet of Eureka. The officiating minister was the Bev. J. A. B-yburn, and the church was prettily decorated by tho girl friends of the bride. The bride was attired in fnji silk and shadow dace with silk net overdress hand-embroidered and scalloped, and an embroidered veil and orange blossom arranged cap fashion with three satin, bands. She .was attended by her sister, Mt«p Elsie Evelyn Barlow, as bridesmaid, who wore lemon crepe da chine finished with tiny heads and lemon organdie muslin hat with touches of heliotrope. Mr Walter Pope, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs Bobt. Hastwood (sister of the bnde) officiated at the organ. Both bride and bridesmaid carried beautiful floral bouquets, the handiwork of Miss Geiseler (a friend of the bride). After tho ceremony about thirty guests (chiefly relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends) were entertained to a wedding breakfast at the residence of the bride’s parents. The customary toasts were enthusiastically honoured, and the happy couple congratulated. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Pope left on their honeymoon, en route to Rotorua. The bride's travelling suit wan a neatly braided grey costume and peacock blue hat with lemon trimming. Their future home will be at Ongarue.