Notes for Women

New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 12652, 12 January 1927, Page 5

Notes for Women

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs Laurence Watkins, and Miss Hamerton are visiting Christchurch and Queenstown. Miss Jessie Clark and Miss Nola Ward, Shirley, Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs It. A.''Loe. Muritai. Mr and Mrs Thorne. George have returned from a visit to Auckland. Among the passengers from England by the Remuera on Monday were: Mr and Mrs F. W. Nolan (Gisborne), and Misses Nolan, Mrs S. M. Izard, and Miss H. C. Imrie.

Mrs S. J. Sampson, Christchurch, is visiting Wellington. Miss Charlotte Richardson. '\Vellington, has been visiting friends in Christchurch, and is leaving for a visit ,to Mrs Eardley Reynolds, Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs J. Coyle, who have been visiting Rotorua, have returned to Wellington, and will leave _this week for their homo at Newcastle, New South AVales. Mr and Mrs E. Allison, Wadestown, have returned to Wellington from a motor tour of the North. Mr and Mrs H. N. Hunt, Auckland, who recently returned from an extended tour abroad, motored to Wellington, and are the guests of Mr and Mrs S. C. Hunt, Island Bay. Mrs Leahy, Napier, is the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs Hayward, Lower Hutt. Mr and Mrs Samuel H. Gilmer, of Wellington, will leave by the Makura on February 15th, to connect with the Ormonde for Ceylon. After a comprehensive tour of that island, they will go on to London by the Oronsay. Dr H. Gilmer and Mrs Gilmer, of Wellington, who have been on a trip to England, are expected to arrive back by the Maunganui next Monday. The Bishop of Waiapu, Dr Sedgwick and Mrs Sedgwick, left by the Port Sydney for a visit to England. Mr and Mrs A. B. Sievwright have returned to Wellington from a motor tour of Hawke’s Bay. Lady Menzies and Lady Marjorie Dalryinple are the guests of Mrs J. Reid, Oamaru. , Air anu Mrs Blackmore (Nelburn), and their daughters have returned from a visit to the Sounds. Sister M. W. Canning, of the staff of the Grey River Hospital, is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs F. Ross, Seatoun, who has been ill in the Durham street hospital, has recovered sufficiently to return home earlier than she ‘ expected. Among those returning by the Ulimaroa yesterday ' were: The Misses E. Canty, A. Fanning, P. Massey and Nurse A. Morpeth. Mrs Gerald Nairn, the wife of one of the pioneers of the now famous desert motor service from Beyrout to Bagdad, and her small son, arrived in Blenheim on Wednesday evening on an extended- visit to her people. - The: (engagement .is announced ,jof Marjory Buxton Buckeridge, daughter of Mrs Albert Russell, of Kelburn, Wellington, to Noel Winearls, younger son of Mr and Mrs E. Atmore, also of Wellington. ' • , ~ , Mrs Corbett Scott (Auckland) has received word from her sister, Mrs Gerald E. A. Clarke, wife of Gerald E. A.. Clarke, late treasurer to the Sultan of Zanzibar, that they are coming to live in New- Zealand, and will be here shortly, reports the Auckland “Star. ’ Airs Clarke published a book of poems about six monhs ago entitled “The Three Alothers and Other Verses,’’ lor Which she received a very favourable review from the Johannesburg and other African papers. Mrs Clatae is a, daughter of the late Robert Telfer Cornett, M.D., F.F.P.S.G., and L.P., of Glasgow, Scotland, and a cousin of Laird Kowallaii.

EAVESDROPPING!

Things we’ve heard hundreds of “hers” say to the poor trusting “hims.”

“You know, I don’t knew how it is, but people always seem to tell me things. I suppose I’m sympathetic. I think they feel I take an interest in them (I’m so human, .you know, 1 just love hearing other people’s liiestories), and then of course, they know I’m as secret as the grave. So few women really know how to keep a secret, do they?”

I think you’re just wonderful 1 How you can think of these things, I can’t imagine 1 Of course I’m not a bit clever myself, hut I always do appreciate a clever man. It’s so refreshing after the very ordinary people one meets, who never seem to think at alll”

How strong you are 1 Fancy being able, to lift me like that! And I’m at least five feet one in my stockings. I always think little things like me look so silly beside big men. I’d love to be tall! Oh, don’t you really think so?”

“It’s so nice to feel I can tell vou all about myself, you’re so understanding—and it’s” (with a clever break in her voice), “so lonely being an only one —I do envy girls with brothers.”

No I I never discuss my men friends with other girls; it doesn’t seem fair to the men somehow —and you never know that things you sa.v won’t bo repeated. That’s p’raps, why I’m not very popular with other girls. I know I’m odd. What? You don’t think so? Jealous of me? Oh. no I Whatever is thero about me to.be jealous of?” “Oh, please—you mustn’t say things like that! No, it’s not that I mind so much, but I know that vou must have said the same to so many othei girls—no, I’m not a bit like that. I hardly ever make a man friend—l don’t think, ns a rule, that men interest me very much.” (Heaven forgive her. but after all, all’s fair in love and war!) —H.AI. UEp“MILSOMS Oldest Established Hair and Face Specialists. Experts in permanent waving. Eugene method and appliances, Qualified operator in charge. Clients given free tuition how to set waves : 4 curls, A 1 Is; 14 curls, AS 3s; whole head, JES ss. Marcel and Water Waving, Clipping, Shingling, Facial treatments. All hair work specialists in all toilet work. Henna and 1 neeto Staining, Manicuring. 'Phone 41-273. Address: 94. Willis street.—Advt. Excruciating pain is only part of the misery that follows abuse of tho feet. What causes foot ailments? - Misilse, disuse, and abuse.' Have your feet attended to at Mrs Rolleston. Ltd., Specialists in llenuty Culture, 250, Lambton quay. ’Phope 12-227,—Advt,

The great need of many in the city of Auckland for attention and sympathy, especially the aged women, who have brought up their families and are now alone, has appealed to Aliss E. Wellington, who is giving up her life to this service, and joining Sister Esther in the noble work she does for the aged and afflicted in our midst (says the Auckland “Star”). Miss Wellington, who is a lady of independent means, and who is not content to spend her life in empty amusements, formally belonged to the Waikato and Hamilton, but for the last six years has lived in Tauranga, where she has been taking care ot her aged father, who passed away in July. She has now settled in Auckland, and is living at the Y , .W.C.A. Hostel, and has been working with the social workers of the city for the last three months before deciding on, her life work. Tho number of lonely and aged women she finds living in one room, paying 10s a week and fending for themselves, has astonished and shacked her. Many of them are more or less ailing, and their children are either too careless or too selfish to do their 'duty, or they have lost them, and these women have made a great appeal to Miss Wellington’s kind heart. The children, also, are very near and dear to her, as, whoever is to blame, it is always the children who suffer, and these she hopes to be able to assist.

The engagement is announced of Marie Christina, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Ballingali, Wellington, to Donald Scoular, eldest son of the late Mr Hugh Wilson and Mrs E. B. Wilson, also of Wellington. Mrs B. Iveson ana Miss Mollie Iveson, of Masterton, are at Lyall Bay on a holiday visit.

Y.W.C.A. AFFAIRS

RESULT OF COMPETITIONS. The Wellington Community of ,Girl Citizens (Y.W.C.A.) is represented at the annual Dominion conference at St. Andrew’s College, Christchurch, by the following members: —Violet Creagn (Chief Citizen), C- Millar, 0. Farrell, J. Lloyd, M. McTigue, H. Dwyer, N. Lines, D. Hisoock, W. Furby, and Counsellors E. Bertram and A. McCrea. Prayer, physical exercises and swimming began the second day of the conference, and after breakfast an address was,given by the Rev. J. Robertson, followed by the girls breaking up into discussion groups. Then came country dancing and piactiee for the dramatic contest. In fcliisslatter section Dunedin came first and New Plymouth second. The programme arranged for the next day included a visit to the Waimakariri river, and a Maori tea, to be followed by a camp fire meeting. During a discussion about uniforms .t was decided that the official hat bo changed from white to navy blue. The GirJ Citizens, who are attending the conference in Christchurch, held a sports day off Saturday, when Palmerston North secured the highest number of points, these counting as one of the items for the cup which is competed for each year hy all the delegations. The events resulted as follow: —75yds.—First heat: Palmerston North 1, Wellington 2, Christchurch 3; second heat: Wellington 1, Palmerston North 2, Christchurch 3. Final: Wellington 1, Palmerston North 2 and 3. Egg and Spoon.—First heat: Palmerston North 1, Whangarei 2, Ohristchuroh 3; second heat: Auckland X, Whangarei 2, Christchurch 3. Final: Christchurch 1, Auckland 2, Palmerston North 3. Relay Race.—Palmerston North 1, New Plymouth 2, Auckland 3. Obstacle Race.—First heat: Dunedin 1, Palmerston North 2, Christchurch 3; second heat: Wellington 1, Auckland 2, Whangarei 3. Final: Palmerston North 1, Whangarei 2. Overhead and Tunnel Ball.—Palmerston North 1. Counsellors’ Obstacle Race.«—Ohristchurch 1, Auckland 2. Jumping tho Brook.—Wellington 1. In the evening a short World-Fellowship Pageant was staged on the lawn. Groups of girls were dressed in costumes of seven countries of the world, and each was pictured as bringing her gift to the spirit of the Y.W.C.A., receiving in return the joy of fellowship in the association. After this the story-telling contest was continued, highest marks being awarded to the Dunedin Community. On Sunday morning the girls paraded in uniform to St. Mary’s Church, Merivale. In the afternoon they were addressed by Miss Law, who spoke on English poetry, and by Dr G. M. L. Lester, who gave an outline of the history of painting. WELLINGTON WEDDING AMBROSE—LAWTON. St. Peter’s Church was the scene of an interesting wedding recently, when the Rev. H. Watson married Ina May, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Lawton, Wellington, to Arthur. Charles Ambrose, only son of the late Mr C. Ambrose and Mrs H. A. Whitson, also of Wellington. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a graceful frock of ivory crepe de chine and georgette, and had her daintily arranged veil caught with a chaplet of orange blossoms. White carnations, Christmas lilies and fern composed the shower bouquet she carried. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Elsie McDowell, of Christchurch, and bois-de-rose crepe de ohine was chosen for her very becoming frock, together with a crinoline hat of the same shade/ Miss Connie Rose, of Masterton, attended as another maid, wearing a chic toilette lavender hue. Each bridesmaid carried a shower bouquet in tones harmonising with her frock. A pretty little flower girl was Betty Lewis, in crepe de chine of a turquoise tint, a cap and wreath of tiny blue daisies, and carrying a Victorian posy. The chief bridesmaid wore a signet ring, and tho others gold armlets—the gifts of tho bridegroom. The best man was Mr S. Lawton. Mr and Mrs Lawton held a reception for relatives and intimate friends after the ceremony, at their residence in Goring street. When the bride and bridegroom left for a tour the bride donned a smart ensemble suit of floral crepe do chine and brown repp, with a crinoline hat to tone. Superfluous Hair destroyed by "Rufina.’' Results guaranteed Call, or Bend stamped and addressed envelope for particulars. Mrs Hullen, next to Post Office. Courtenay place. Telephone 22-070 (near King's Theatre) Wellington, also at Auckland.—AdvtSUNBURN AT THE BEACHES. The prevalence of Sunburn and Mosquitoes at beaches and camps along the Railway Lino has caused a big run on Q-tol. ’ Several of the Storekeepers in tho vicinities were cleared right out and have been compelled to apply to the 'Proprietary direct for replenishments vending the reopening of Warehouses.

GLAD YOU’RE NOT A BRIDE IN CHINA?

j When the Chinese bride leaves her family and home on her wedding-day she leaves both for ever (says a writer in an exchange), and must say-good-bye to all the amusements and social pleasures that' the European girl holds dear. Nor has she the compensations which the romanticallyminded woman may find in tho life of the harem —the love and admiration of her husband and the unfailing attention of her slaves. The Chinese wife, far from being mistress of the household, is the lowest of all the bridegroom’s family and must be prepared to obey not only her mother-in-law—a tremendous personage in China ■ —but even her husband’s younger sisters. She must endure sneers and slights without complaint, she must keep away in the background, and (in the middle classes, at least) she must do a great deal of hard yrork, waiting on the. others like a servant.

WAIRARAPA WEDDINGS

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The marriage took place at Masterton of Miss D. N. Higgison, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Higgison, of Greytown, tb Mr G. A. Lyster, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Lyster, of Greytown.

At Masterton, Mr W. L. Higgison, second son of Mr and Mrs J. Higgison, of Greytown, was married to Miss Mary A. M. Liddy, only daughter of Mrs E. Y. and the late F. Liddy, of Morison’s Bush. At St. Mark’s Church, Carterton. Miss Alice Dew, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Dew, of Carrington, was married to Mr Andrew J. Chapman, eldest son *f Mrs S. Swan, and the late Mr J. Chapman, of Clareville. The bride, who wa6 given away by her father, wore a frock of cream crepe-de-chine, with a beautiful veil held in plaoe with a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was of white dahlias, lilies, and maidenhair fern. Miss Alice Dew (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid, and was attired in a frock of pale blue crcpe-de-chine, with old gold head dress, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and dahlias, and maidenhair fern. Mr Roy Chapman was best man.

The -marriage took place at the Presbyterian Church, Featberston, of Miss Louisa Kate Clark, daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Clark, of Featherston, and Mr William James McGill, only son of Mr and Mrs Jas. MoGill, of Waikouaiti. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of powder blue georgette, trimmed with biscuit-coloured lace, and liat to match. Miss Barbara Clark was bridesmaid, and Mr A. Clark best man.

The marriage took place recently at Pet-one of Miss Mary McPhee, youngest daughter of Mrs H. McPhee, of Belvedere, to Mr Hector Nankivill, son of Mrs J. Nankivill, of Petone. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Lahore. Mrs M. Bassin and Miss Miri Bianchi, of Wellington, are on a visit to Napier. Mrs J. Hislop, of Kilbirnie, is visiting friends in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs A. D. Low and family, of Masterton, are spending a holiday at Seatoun.