NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11656, 22 October 1923, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A meeting of the Christchurch branch of the W.C.T. C. was held on Wednesday for the purpose of unveiling a portrait of the late Miss J. Roberts. There was a large attendance, representatives of suburban unions being present and also a number of Miss Roberts’s personal friends. Mis 6 Henderson presided and called upon Mrs Newton to unveil the picture, which was draped with the Cnion Jack. Mr L. M. Isitt, M.P., also spoke. There passed away at Hastings on Thursday morning, Mrs Hannah Boac.h, widow of the late Mr G. H. Roach, in her 84th year. Born in Sydney, New South Wales, she came to New Zealand in 1862. The following year she married Mr Roach in Dunedin, afterwards residing for short periods in Fiji, Sydney, Christchurch, Nelson, Wanganui and Wellington. With her husband she came to Hawke’s Bay in 1884. She leaves four sons'and three daughters (Miss N. F. Roach, of 'Hastings, Mrs B. L. Knight, ,of Auckland, and Mrs E. V. Hudson. Of . Nrypici), 25 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, who will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavoment. The Cabaret, Club in Goring streetwill be open to-night, and another car. nival dance will be held. On Saturday night the club was crowded and allcomers had a v,ery jolly evening. -Miss' A. D. 'W. Prouse, “Penrose.” Wainui-o-mata, is paying a visit to Carterton, for the Carnival Week. Mrs K. G. Robinson, of Barfield, Canterbury, is on a visit to Wellington. From tflie Sydnejy “Daily Telegraph” of the 9th mat.: —To say “ao revoir’ 1 to her sister, Mrs Burns (Christchurch, New Zealaiid), Mrs Bob Moody/inyited a number of friends to an .afternoon tea dance at the Wentworth, Cafe on Saturday.. In the company were Mrs Olem Griffith (New .SftjttJahd), Mm Thomas’ Gill (Mel--tfjkrne), Mrs E. 8.,-Ma-ckay (New Zea : lapd),' and Miss Kiiwin (Now Zealand). i A 'delightful Social evbpipg in honour of- MUs Gillingham, who recently retiiiried; from-abroad, was given by her sister,'\Mrs Burton, on Thursday evening at~' Fdhsonby 11af I. Includeil amongst a large gathering were the Mis9ee E. Burton, A Gayson, C. Beale. B. North, Itpbertsoa, A very pleasant evening-was spent in do item g (Mr Fama acted as M.C.), music, games, etc; .a wery • line jazz orchestra under the conductcrsliip of Mr B. Burton, kindly -lending their services. Airs Huge BeetEain, of Eansdowne, has left on a visit to her daughter, Mr, | Marmaduke Bethell, l’ahau Pastures, [Canterbury. I Miss Colleen Morland, late lady eth I tor of the “Lyttelton limes” and “Star,” will leave early in November j For Auckland, where she will take up the position of editor of tile “Ladies’ Mirror,” says the Christchurch VSun.” '.Miss Wain, of Waimate. is visiting Wellington. ! Mrs George Mackenzie, of Queenstown, who has been in Auckland in .connection with the recent Eastern • Bazaar in aid of the work of Pundit a Ramabai Memorial, left by the express for Wellington, accompanied by Alias Lysnar. They will leave for Christchurch .on Wednesday. Mrs Nellie E. Foruer. of Auckland, who has been ordered to take a . refit from her energe'ticf public work in educational matters, 'intends leaving shortly for a holiday trip to the Old Land. Air and Mrs Norman Burton, of Auckland, and formerly of Wellington, intend- leaving early next year 'on a visit to England. Miss Effie Pearce and Miss Doris Staple have returned from a holiday in' the King Country, part of which was spent with much pleasure at Maniinui and the upper reaches of the 'Wanganui river. On Wednesday evening last, October 17th, the St. Joseph’s concert party provided a most enjoyable concert to the sisters and inmates of the Home for Incurables, Buckle street. Contributing to the programme were:—Misses Carroll, Q. Whiteford, P. McMillan, J.' Moron, “Billie” Murphy, Messrs W. B. Gamble, E. .Reade,, R. Taylor, Green, W. Boffa, arid F. Taylor. The heartiest thanka. of the sisters and inin ates was extended to the performers for their generosity in providing such an enjoyable evening. Mr R. 8. Dwyer, hon. secretary, was responsible for the arrangements of the concert and Misses Carroll and Stubbs were the accompanists.

A. welcome “At Home” took place at the Nurses’ Club, Mountain road, Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon for Miss H. Maclean, who is retiring from the directorship of the New Zealand Division of Nursing after seventeen years’ service, and who has been farewelled at different functions throughout New Zealand. Mrs Tracy TngTis, president of the Trained Nurses’ Association, welcomed Miss Maclean, and was supported by Mrs W. Oliphant. Miss Maclean has a long career of service behind her... As-matron-in-chief of the New Zealand Anmy-. Nursing Service, *ihe was responsible, for the organisation of the nursing division in the military hospitals during the war, and accompanied the first overseas contingent" of nurses to Egypt in 1915. For her war time service she was awarded the Nightingale Medal, the highest honour the nursing profession can. bestow, and also the Royal Red Cross,

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FROCKS AT TRENTHAM

SPRING APPAREL. The attendance at Trentliam on the first day of the spring race meeting was perhaps not so large as on other occasions, and perhaps because of the recent bad weather the dressing on the occasx.-)n was rather sombre, nobody liking to venture into anything very summery in the way of frocks. The weather, however, proved quite delightful for the occasion, and held the promise of even better things to come. Many of the lady patrons present had gone back to the everuseful coat and skirt in the way of costume, and in most cases the coats were fairly long. Even the three-piece shit, with its jaunty little coat, which most of the shops are making a special feature, of. at present, were not much seen. Hats, too, on the whole, were of the sombre variety, and the new spring colours were mostly being kept for a future occasion. The colours worn were for the most part navy blue, brown, or grey, beige colour also being seen in several instances, and the new tawny shade, which is neither henna nor rose, but somewhere between the two. Elis Excellency the Governor-General was present, attended by Captain Curtis and Commander Dove, and with him was a house party from Government House. The president of the club, Mr J. B. Harcourt, gave his usual luncheon party iu the stewards' dining-room. Miss Harcourt-was wearing a coat and skirt, of-. grey, with small diamondshaped, embroideries in braid, and a grey straw hat with wide ribbon bows across the front; Mrs J. Studholme, Christchurch, wore a coat and skirt in nile green, white fox furs and a wide black hat; Mrs Edgar, of Feathcrston, had a threepiece suit in beige colour and a wide collar of black fur, her hat being of black velvet, with upstanding ospreys round the upturned brim; Mrs Bidwill, of Feathevston, wore “a black coat and skirt, black hat and white furs; Mass Duncan had a long seal coat over her frock and a black hat finished with gold; Mrs Uric Kiiddiford’s three-piece suit was of the new tawny red, worn with a brown panne hat wreathed with ostrich feather of a lighter shade than the frock; Mrs. John Duncan (junr.), wore dark brown, a three-piece suit with wide stripes formed of lines in red, yellow, and hive, her ribbon hat being of shades •of red; Mrs Oran Beetham (Wairarapa) wore navy blue with a red velvet hat bound with gold; Mrs Moorhouse was in black with ermine furs; Mrs Harold Johnston wore a navy frock embroidered in Oriental colours, and a brown and fawn hat; Miss Skerrett wore a brown velvet coot with a brown striped skirt having touches of pink, the same colour appearing in the feather of her brown hat; Miss Enid Bell wore a navy blue frock with touches of bright coloured embroidery, and a blue hat; Miss HallJohes was in a brown coat. and skirt, and hat to match; Mrs Vivian Ridcliford wore a three-piece suit of grey, the loose jacket coet having a seal collar, with which sho wore a rose coloured hat; Mrs J. G. Crawford was in navy blue faced with, a lighter shade, and a small toque with tassel at one side; Mrs Tom Burke wore navy blue, a musquash coat, and red hat; Lady Clifford was in navy blue wi-th hair stripe in white, and a black bat; Mrs Strang wore a striking threepiece costume m navy, the short coat embroidered in Egyptian design to the shoulders in brilliant colours, with which sho wore a black hat with paradise plumes. Mrs Cecil Day wore a navy blue costume and black hat; Mrs Arthur Duncan also in navy blue, with a hat to match; Mrs John imthie wore a grey coat and skirt, and black hat; Miss Lalla Duthie, a frock of Mary, blue, embroidered in self colour pink,"with'a hat'of fchot pink and nlue taffetas; Mrs Hubert Nathan wors a long mole coat over her frock, and gold hat with roses; Miss Joseph had a long coat of black satin, with:''’white* embroidery over a green frock, and a black liat; Mrs Hayman was in cinnamon brown and a brown hat; Mri W. Young wore a grey coat and skirt, and* black’feathered'hnt; Mrs Tom Young, ivAvy ’blue' and' black hat; Miss Winnie Miles* navy blue frock and hat, an l wide-cape stole of brown fur; Miss Susie Duncan, navy blue oostuine with panels lined with white, white felt hat and white furs; Miss Alys Duncan, navy blue three-piece suit, and hat to match; Mrs Peacock, beige coloured costuma and hat; Miss Lucy Brandon, rose coloured knitted frock and shot hat to match; Mrs Murray Gard’ner, brown cosi tume and hat of a lighter shade; Mrs ■ Barry Kegsintf, navy bine coat and skirt, and hat to match; Mrs G. ThorneGeorge, cinnamon costume and hat en , suite, with ostrich feather ■ boa; Mrs Renkine-Brown, navy blue and a black hat; Mrs • Bruges, beige coloured coat dress, with dull gold embroideries and fur. and small cloche hat; Mrs Tripp, navy blue costume and hat: Miss Isaacs, brown ffaberdlne coat frock over satin, the. panels embroidered in bronze-beads, and a brown hat; Mrs Vivian Rhind, three-piece suit in navy, finished with tinr tucks, and a grey hat; Miss Movra Kennedy, grey with a red hat; Miss Marian Findlay, brown costume and hat; Mrs . Harper, grey, worn with a black hat: Miss Elsraie Ward, navy blue coat fiocl: and hat; Mrs Diggos-Smith, navy blue costume and marabout stole; Miss Clav. blue with a long fur coat; Mrs Henry Hall, brown costume; Miss Greta Even, navy blue: Mrs Bayfield, navy blue costume and hat.

BALL AT MANAKAU

Another viotory ball, this time given by the many lady enthusiasts of Manakail to the Hui Mai footballers, took place in .the- Town Hall on "Wednesday night when there was a large attendance, including Messrs J. Procter and L. S. Carmichael, representatives af the Horowhenua Rugby team, and a number of terpsichoreans from Otaki. The floor was in splendid order, the Rikihana Orchestra—a strong combination—provided the music, while Messrs H. G. Bryant and R. Evans were capable M’s.C. The ladies’ committee supervised all arrangements, and are deserving of every credit. The supper arrangements were very complete. During the evening Major Tatum, a very popular official of the club, in presenting the very valuable Ishorwood Shield to the Hui Mai Club, mentioned the fact that the club had been successful in winning the trophy twice, and lie felt sure it could win it the third time. (Applause.) He extended warm thanks to all who supported the club, particularly mentioning the ladies, and said all wore proud of their fine

club. Major Tatum then called upon Mr Procter to hand over the shield.

Mr Procter in doing so apologised for the absence of the president, Mr Nash, and Mr W. Bevan, who was still in a very indifferent state of health. Mr Procter heartily congratulated the Hui Mai dub on its meritorious win, stated that the shield had been well won, and that the success was deserved. He expressed a hope also that the club would do equally as well next year. (Applause.) Mr George, captain of the club and a rep. footballer of many years standing, was greeted with applause. He said he was proud of the fact that the club had won the shield twice and he felt, like Major Tatum, that it would win it again. He thanked Mr Procter for his kind expressions, and paid a high tribute to Ins clubmatee who hao played the game for all it was worth. Despite the fact that he himself was getting old ho hoped to help to secure the trophy next season. Mr George then warmly thanked the ladies, who had done much to help the club to win the shield. Although not players they had extended encouragement and helped in many ways. Major Tatum then presented Meta Johnson, the fine full-back of the team, with a case of pipes for being the most improved player in the team. He hoped Meta would stick to his colours, and that all his troubles would go up in smoke. Tile major then thanked the ladies for their generosity in arranging social functions. After Meta had returned thanks cheers were given for the ladies, and then tire singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” brought the function to a close.

DANCES AND RECITATIONS

Miss Estelle Beer© and Miss Helen Gard’ner gave a combined recital or their pupils at the concert chamber on Saturday night, in aid of the Marsden School building fund and there was a good attendance of parents and friends, so that the financial resulte should be right. Miss Bee re’s pupils occupied the first half of the programme commencing with. ensemble dances, Spanish Sohottische, Viennese Valse, French Polka and Dance de Venice by some of tlie younger children of Marsden School, consisting of Betty Reading, Joyce Nathan, Barbara and Sheila Coates, Pat Gilmer, Jean Knox-GiJmor, Christine Parr, Nancy Blundell, Phyllis Ryan, Margaret Salmond, Valmai Kelly, Mary White, May Manoy, and Andrew Blacklock. Another combined dance was a Hungarian bell dance given by Eva Tomlinson, Rita Hardy, Jean Marshall, Shirley Dockett, Nola Woods, Nell Bosher, and Aromca Sc-arle, an which Jean Gilmer was the soloist. The latter also did a toe dance, “Dawn’s Awakening,” Joau Beene did two pretty dances, “The Sib ver Bubble” and “Death of the Rose,” and with Florence Heyworth a simultaneous dance: the latter graceful little dancer also gave Pas de Fascination, and Pas de Valse. Other items were, Pas de Deux. Ella and Freda Bass in; Giowworpi, Suzanne Williams; Dutch clog dances, Peggy Welch and Axomea Searle: classical dance, Marjorio Gray ; Fill© du Trixie Duke; “Dying Swan,” Phyllis Oliver; character dance, “The Housemaid’s Ddemma,” Zelma Carroll; “Heart of a Rose,” Valmai Kelly; “Minuet,” Molly Oook and Etta Rassin; crystal dance, Nell Bosher. Several Dickens ©ketches were among the item© given by Miss Gard’ner’s pupil®, Sinclair Breen appeared as “Dolly Vardon,” in costume. Miss Thvra Baldwin as “The Doll’s Dressmaker,” and Mary Cooley as “Madame Defarge,” fiom “The Tale of two Cities,” Jean Marshall gave the “Sleeping Beauty,” Edna Purdie was heard as “Doma Doone,” Zelma. Carrol gave Alfred Noyes’s “Elfin Artist,” and also a humorous sketch “In the Train.” Other items wore: Song, “Oh, for the Wings of a Dove” (Mendelssohn), Master Billy Cooley ; recitation, “Dolly” and “Secrets,” Miss Joyce Dennison; duet, “Sweet Alice,” Edna Purdie and (Sinclair Breen; song in character, “Pirates,” Helen McLcllan; and a duet, “Sea Dogs,” by Billy Cooley and Martin Carroll. During the lovening some of the girls of the school sold sweets to add to the funds. .Miss Nina Jones, the secretary of the Nelson Art Society, and well-known painteT, has been asked l by the Government to send twenty-five of her studies' of New Zealand wild flowers to the coming exhibition in Loudon, where they will be bung in the art section, but make a separate exhibit.

BAZAAR AT fTAKI

The Otaki Anglican Church bazaar, held in the theatre on Saturday night, was bigger, brighter, and better than any of three previously held, and the management—the ladies in particular —are deserving of the heartiest congratulations. The stalls were all artistically arranged, and heavily laden with goods of various sorts, ranging from sweets to pot plants, while sideshows proved attractive. On entering the hall, one was immediately impressed with the produce stall, which was supervised by Mrs S. Simcox and Misses Booth. Further on a neatlyarranged plain stall was, as in other years, found very attractive, and Mrs Wilson and Mrs Freeman did splendid business. A dolls’ clothes department and book stall adjacent, in charge of Misses Una Freeman and Rita Nicolson, also did splendid business, while the pot plant stall, in charge of Master Bimie Petrie, proved an attraction. Many choice plants were offered for sale, and found ready purchasers. The fancy stall, always an attraction for the ladies, was under the able supervision of Mrs Petrie, Mrs Capewell, Sister Alexander, and Miss Mills. _ The goods displayed were choice, anc for most lines there was eager competition. Another stall, beautifully set out and well laden, was that for the sweets, where Mrs Wills and Miss Cogan held command. The soft drinks stall was in charge of Miss Pinn, and although the absence of summer weather was noticeable, good business was done. Mrs Swabey, always an enthusiastic worker, was in charge of the Christmas tree, and was assisted by several young ladies. The tearooms were in charge of Mrs Bills, assisted by Misses Patching, Gordon, Reynolds, and Freeman, while the Misses Whiteman made capable waitresses. Mr Brooker was in charge of the shooting gallery, and received solid support. During the evening several very fine tableaux were presented, and each drew forth hearty applause. The dresses of all were freely admired, while the children acted their parts admirably. The adults did likewise, and all are to he commended.