NOTES FOR WOMEN.

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12507, 24 July 1926, Page 10

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mi ss Beatrice Hamer, of Dunedin, I is in Wellington to spend a holiday with tho Hon. Sir Charles and Lady Stathani. Mr Justice Herdman and Mrs Hcrdman returned to Wellington from Christchurch on Thursday. Mrs Silk, of Wanganui, who has ibeen visiting Wellington, has returned home. Miss Mabel Blatliwayt Sms left Christchurch for a visit of several weeks to Wellington. Mr and Mrs R. Fowler (Ceylon), who have been spending some months in Christchurch, left Wellington yesterday en route for Ceylon. Mr and Mrs H. E. Andrews, of Wellington, are visiting Wanganui. A wedding of interest was solemnised in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hamilton recently, the Rev. Martin officiating. The contracting parties were Miss Mary Curie, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Curie, of Tauwhare, and Mr H. Fullerton, son of Mr D. Fullerton, of Te Kowhai. Mr and Mrs Crafar, Marlborough, are in Wellington. Mrs T. Lisle, of Wellington, is visiting her mother, Mrs A. J. Barth, at Musselburgh, Dunedin. Mrs W. J. Hall, of Wellington, has returned home after a visit to Hastings. Miss M. Nugent, of the Public Works Department, left Greymouru for Wellington on Thursday. Mr and Mrs W. Forrest, of Napier, who have been on a visit to Wanganui, havo now gone to Wellington. Mrs C. Haldane, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned home to Onga Onga. The wedding of Mr John Richard Dreenwood, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Greenwood, of A\ ostport, to Miss Irene Emily Skilton, third daughter of Air and' Mrs J. Skilton, Cobden, took place at Holy Trinity Cluirch, Greymouth, Archdeacon Carr offieiatThe annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the AVomen’s National Reserve took place in tho Chamber ot Commerce on Wednesday. The annual report recorded that there is £l5O los lOd in hand towards furnishing the rest room as soon as it is completed. The following officers were elected for the year:—Patron, Mr's Averill; president, Mrs Fitchett; vice-presidents, Mesdames R. Bettney, G. Tisdall, AIoGarry, Hesketh; treasurer and secretary, Miss Olga Paykel. A reception was given on Wednesday afternoon in the Lyceum Club, Auckland to welcome Signora Toti dal Monte, the distinguished vocalist, to Auckland. The lounge was tastefully decorated with narcissus in old gold tones and white, and with roses and masses of violets in small vases. The guest of the afternoon was received by the president, Mrs W. H. Parkes. Signora Toti dal Monte wore a deep cyclamen toned frock with black fur coat,, and deep brown fur collar. Her hat was patterned in contrasting tones. Tho Navy League ladies’ committee are busy trying to get up a little exhibition of dresses of a bygone day. It is known that in many households old dresses are piTfc aw.^y—jtoo out-of-date to wear, and too beautiful to destroy—and it is hoped some of these will be available. Already a wedding dress over 100 years old is promised, as well as some dresses of the bustle period, which are exceptionally interesting. The Navy League ladies’ committee will bo very glad to hear of anything available.

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Mark’s Church, Carterton, on Wednesday, July 14th, when Myrtle Evelyn, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Hyde, Belvedere, was married to Thomas Edward, . second son of Mr W. M'ellish, Featherston. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. W. Rain, vicar of St. Mark’s.

Quaint and picturesque marriage customs wore observed recently at Holy Island, off the Northumberland coast. When the young couple left the church the bride was helped to jump over the “petting-stone” by the two oldest fishermen. On arrival at the churchyard gate the party found it tied up, and it had to he cut loose by tho same two old men. On reaching the bride’s house three guns biassed off two rounds apiece, and the plate on which the wedding cake was cut was thrown into the air If the nlate does not break it means bad luck.

A rather amusing inspiration caine to one of the fashionable cabaret people in Sydney which was to hold a “Green Hat” evening, using the title of a recent novel which had a considerable vogue. Specially rollicking music was provided, and there was a special ballet, in shaded green and amber, topped by little green bats. The leading lady was di'cseed in a fascinating costume of poppy chiffon velvet, gold lame, and a top hat of green and gold tissue. Then green hats were distributed among the guests at tho cabaret to be worn during the dance and the rest of the evening. After a three months’ visit to the Continent with his parents, the New Zealand artist, Mr Cranlcigh Barton, of Fcihling, is continuing his art ' studies at the Slade School in London. Mr Barton is attracting considerable notice in the art world, arid six of liis pictures painted whilo in Switzerland were well hung at the Alpine Club in May last. An exhibition of liis pictures in Bond street was also attended by success, and was honoured by a visit from the Queen, who chatted to Mr Barton for a quarter of an hour, and purchased one of his paintings. MILSOMS The oldest established Hair and Face Specialists Permanent Waving, EUUKNE methods and appliances, 5s per curl. Clients taught how to set wave. Kxpert operators; satisfaction guaranteed ATilsom’s famous Hair and Scalp l* nods, .Face (/reams and Powders. Nothing Setter known. Experts at Clipping, Shingling. Henna and Inecto Hairstaining 94, Willis street. ’Phone ■U-273.—Aflvt. ELECTROLYSIS. No woman is so highly placed that elie can afford to neglect her beauty. There is no greater bar to feminine loveliness than an unsightly growlh of superfluous hair cm the face, etc. Every woman of refinement lias longed for n remedy that would remove the obnoxious growth for over. With our very many years of experience with Electrolysis, clients can roly on complete satisfaction.

1 The annual meeting of the SeatounMiramar branch of the W.N.R. was held at Mrs B. F. Gardiner’s, Seatoun. Miss Freeman (president) gave an interesting account of work which had been accomplished. The balance-sheet showed that £lB9 had been raised during the year. The Miramar sub-branch had done good work under their president, Mrs .Pycroft, not only providing all the sugar l'or the Residential Nui" scry, but also contributing £l4 to the Violet Day effort. Members bad helped the R.S.A, on Rose and Poppy Days. Miss Freeman thanked all members who had helped so well with such good results. Votes of thanks were passed to the Press, Mr B. F, Gardiner, Mr Kellow, who audited the balance-sheet, and to all good friends who had assisted. The following officers were elected:—President, Miss E. M. Freeman; vice-presidents, Mesdames B. F. Gardiner and Pollock; treasurer, Mrs B. F. Gardiner; secretary, Airs E. Wakelin, and a strong committee; president of the Miramar sub-branch, Airs Pycroft. Afternoon tea was enjoyed, and a votes of thanks was passed to Airs F. B. Gardiner for her hospitality. Nagging as a ground for divorce was upheld m tne court at San Francisco, when Claude Harman was granted a decree nisi against his wife. He stated that she was in the habit of sitting in the back of liis motor-car nagging him and telling him how to drive. Lady motorists have been particularly successful in the speed contests at- Brooklands, England. Aliss Christie, a youthful driver, won tho 81 mileu race at a speed of 76* miles per hour. Airs George Duller, whoso husband rode Grenoble to victory at Sandown Park, attained the speed of 72.48 miles per hour in an event at Brooklands.

Tho early settlers are holding a. children’s plain and fancy dress dance in the hall next Saturday afternoon, and they propose to select 52 children for the live bridge party which it is proposed to stage in several weeks time. As tho last carnival was a success it is iiroposed to hold a plain ‘and fancy dress carnival, and include a fox-trot competition next Wednesday night.

The death occurred at Raetihi of Airs Catherine Punch, at the age of 84 N years. Deceased, who came out to New Zealand as a young girl from Scotland, was one of the first Europeans to settle in the district. In those days Raetihi was just a bush clearing. Mrs Punch was an indefatigable worker in church affairs, and it was largely due to her efforts that the first Roman Catholic Church was built in Raetihi. The death took place yesterday morning of Airs Arndt, widow of the late Mr H. Arndt, of Phurley Domain, Lake Whakatipu. The late Airs Arndt was a daughter of the late Dr Beaver, who practised for many years in Dunedin. She was very well known in Otago, and after her husband’s death lived for some time in England, settling in Wellington some years ago. She was much loved by all who know her, and will be greatly missed. She leaves three daughters, Aliss Arndt and Mrs Philip Nathan, of Wellington, and Mrs Leo Manoy, of Alotueka. The funeral was private. technicalJmlege dance Tho annual dance of the students of the Wellington Technical College was held in the new college, Alount Cook, when there was a large attendance. The gymnasium was gaily decorated with bright coloured streamers, and the lights were shaded with yellow' shades with brown tassels made by the art students. Rudolph’s orchestra supplied delightful music. A bright fire at one end made a homely spot for the chaperones, who were Mesdames Bennett, Howell, and Glendinning. Mrs Bennett wore blue with oriental trimming, Airs Howell brown marocain beaded, Mrs Glendinning mauve georgette with lace overdress. Among those present wero Air Bennett, Aliss Bennett, in black georgette; Air Howell, Air Glendinning, Mr Ellis, Aliss AleKelvie, in grey with coloured ribbons; Aliss Stirling and Mr Stirling, Miss Welsby, in green marocain; Miss Campbell, in pale green crepe de chine; Aliss McCale, in white with floral silk shawl; Aliss Laycock, in black ; Aliss Smith, deep pink georgette and gold lace; Miss Hulbert, shot mauve taffetas ; Aliss Bentley, Aliss Afeale, Miss Cochran, Miss Dormer, and others. The committee consisted of Air Howell (president), .Misses Welsby, Campbell, Hulbert, Smith, Messrs Ellis, Eager, Hutchinson, Bennett, Gribble, Aleachen, Murray, Sargeant, Radcliffe, and Allen. Messrs H. I. Bennett and J. J. Gribble were Al.C.’s, the former being secretary. OBifUARY MRS SPENCER, OF HAWERA. By Telcßrn.|>h.—Press A«r.n.—Copyright. (Received July 23, 8.15 p.m.) SUVA, July 23. Airs Spencer, of Hawera, who was a passenger by tho Tofua, which arrived last night, died in Suva Hospital, of heart failure, following an attack of bronchitis.