Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19316, 31 October 1924, Page 4

Notes for Women

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PAPER PATTERN SUPPLIES.

Patterns supplier] on application to " Patterns," Otago Daily Times office. The price' of the pattern mitßt accompany the application. In some cases the supplies of patterns are sold out almost immediately, and as a consequence fresh stocks have to be ordered. Applicants for patterns whoso orders are not fulfilled at once are askoci to noto that Iwo or three weeks rmtst olapsa before fresh supplies are available. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Mrs M. Myers, of Wellington, arrived on Monday night last and is staying in Dunedin. t *■ * Mr and Mrs D. Phillips loft yostorday on a visit to Taupo a • O Miss Skerrott, of Wellington, is a visitor to Dunedtin at the present time. m * » Mr and Mrs Frank Rice, of Napier, are visiting this city. Miss Pattrick, of the Christchnrch Welfare Service, .arrived in ]>une/lin by the express from Invercargill yesterday. * p * Misses Evelyn and Dorothy Napier, of Waimate, are spending a short holiday in town. Mr* Elisabeth Cat tan. of Ota go, after spending some time in Cornwall, wont up to Ix>n<ion recently to "do"' Wembley. After a short stay there she will go to Devonshire.

Items of social interest and topics relating to the home are invited. Communications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer. Notices of engagements must be signed by one at least of the principals, or by some responsible person, as a guarantee of genuineness..

The Misses B. amd N. Scott, of Dunedin, expect to remain in England for about a year. After a short time in Ijondon they will stay with friend's in Scotland and later they hope to visit the Continent.

Mrs H. D. W. Brower was a passenger for the north yesterday. In company with Mr and Mrs I). Phillips she will spend a short holiday in Auckland and the Hot Lakes District.

Mr and Mrs Howard J. Heal, of Invercargill, formerly of Win ton, spent several weeks at Vancouver with relations on their way to England, and are now staying with Mr Ileal’s brother in Devonshire. After a visit to Scotland they expect to return to New Zealand about next April or May.

Miss Molly Burt gave a kitchen tea on Wednesday afternoon last, in honour of Miss Peggy Emmerson. The guests were Mesdamos Lee, Miles, and Moss, and Misses Hazlett. Napier (2) (Waimate), Johnstone, Reid (2), and Emerson.

In order to raise funds for their company the Ist Dunedin Company of Girl Guides has issued invitations for an American tea, to be held at Greengables. Highgate (by permission of Mr Erskine Nicol) to-morrow afternoon, when gifts made by the children belonging to the company will be sold.

Mr and Mrs T. Jenkins (Dunedin) have been visiting Sciotland and tee English Lake District. Mr Jenkins, who is interested in flower culture, considers that New Zealand growers ar© unable to compete with the English growers in die matter of the richness of colouring, especially in the common types of flowers. In so far as dark roses are concerned, however, Mr Jenkins considers that New Zealand leaves England far behind. Mr and Mrs Jenkins are returning by way of New York. They were to leave England on Saturday last.

On Tuesday evening the students resident at Knox College gave a small informal dance in the College library, which had been arranged for the occasion with greenery and red light shades. Professor and Mrs Howitson, Mise Fairbairn, and Miss Rule were present, and about 40 dancers, among whom were Misses Park, Grater, Clarkson, Mason, Hartmann (2), Bissett, Bowman, M’Kinlay, M’Cluggio, Todd. Aitehison, Redmond, Romans, Roberts, Black, Frodric, etc

The Overseas Clubroom presented a very gay apearanco on Saturday night last when the Dixie Jazz Band held a successful tennis dance. The rooms were tastefully decorated with bright streamers and shades, and the stage sotting was very pretty with bowls of lilies and laburnum. The music was of a very high standard and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Severs 1 extras and request pieces were also much appreciated. Tho band looked very bright clad in red and black blazers. Next Saturday a balloon dance will be held. The members of Messrs J. C. Williamson's Company, now apearing at His Majesty’s Theatre, have accepted »n invitation to be present.

Mr and Mrs C. F. Oliver and Miss Koa Oliver, of Dunedin, spent several weeks in California and the Canadian Rockies on their way to Quebec. They arrived in London early in September. The main purpose of their trip is that Mies Oliver should have special 'medical advice from Sir Robeit Jones, the famous bloodless surgeon of Liverpool. In all probability they will remain in Engand for a year or two, but the length of their stay will depend largely on medical advice. Before going back to New Zealand Miss Oliver hopes to have the opportunity of continuing her musical studies.

The Literary Circle of the Otago Women’s Club hold its final meeting on Tuesday evening, when the occasion took the form of a fancy dress party. It was a novel and charming idea. Each member of the circle was dressed as a character from a book, and after a procession across the stage had taken place each read an extract from tho book her costume was taken from. There was a great variety both in choice of literature and in typo of garb, characters from “every clime and age” being represented. For the best-dressed person Mrs Hervey won the prize m her portrayal of “Dad,” from Steel Rudd’s “Our Selection.”

The friends of Miss Valerie Corliss, of Wellington, and formerly of Dunedin, will he interested to learn that she has had the honour conferred upon her of being selected as a preparer for the Matthay School of Music. For (.he past year Miss Corliss has been studying with Mr Tobias Matthay, taking the teachers’ course as well as that of executant. This new qualification will give her experience in London at the Matthay School. When she was in England previously she studied tho teaching side of the pianoforte at the Royal Academy of Music. As a pianist Miss Corliss was to make her first appearance in London at the Wigmore Hall this week. Miss Eileen Driscoll (Wellington) being the vocalist at the recital.

The Otago Branch of the International Federation of University Women held a meeting on Tuesday evening in the Women’s Common Room. Dr Marion Whyte was in the chair. After the business report had been read. Professor Benson gave tho news of the International Conference, which, has just been hold with great success at Christiania. There were numerous letters from foreign women on the subject, but the two reports which gave most interest to the assembly were those of the New Zealand representatives, Miss Gladys Cameron and Dr Githa Chapman. These two writers, with delightful word painting and charm, gave such living descriptions of the conference that there was not. one of the listeners bnt was envious of the delegates who had been in Christiania and desiro*us of being present when the next conference took place. The reports showed in a marked degree what, a great institution the federation is, and what a power it. has in drawing together for friendship and understanding, the women of nations from ail quarters of the globe. The evening was a very interesting one, and much enjoyed by all those present.

The monthly meeting of the executive of the Girl Guides’ Local Association was held this week. There was a very good attendance of members, Mrs ’ Tapley (vicepresident, who is out of town, being the only absentee. The formation of two new companies was reported—one at Columba College, under Miss Selwood, and one in connection with St. Paul’s Sunday School. Groups of girls p.re waiting to bo formed into companies in different parts of the city, but progress' is hindered caving to lack of leaders. Tho companies already formed arc making splendid progress, and show the greatest enthusiasm; most of them are working steadily for their tenderfoot tests, while a few of the more advanced are getting ready for their second class badge, after whicn they can begin to work for badges in (heir special hobbies. All the companies are making efforts to earn the money for part, if not all, their unifonn. it being one of the points of honour among guides that everything must be earned and not asked for. The, executive was presided over by the Provincial Commissioner, Mrs Carmalt. Jones, whose last official appearance this was before her trip Home. Tier previous experience with the work in England and her keen interest in getting the movement started in Dunedin have been much appreciated by tho local association. Miss Reynolds, district commissioner. is to represent Dunedin at Auckland next week at the council meeting and final rally to be given in honour of Vicountess Jellicoo.

Madame Winnie Fraser (nf Dunedin) is spending a few weeks in Dondon. She went to the Continent Inst December, visiting Italy and Southern France before going to Austria. In Vienna she spent seven most profitable and interesting months of vocal study with Professor G. Manzoni, and heard all the best in that wonderful musical centre. She was to return to Vienna this month for further study, and at the end of November she will give two lieder recitals in Budapest, one in Vienna, and one in Salzburg. At a recital which she gave in Vienna a few months ago she introduced some Maori songs by Alfred Hill and Marcel Doreen. Returning to New Zealand, she will Join her steamer at Trieste for Port Said, and visit Mr and Mrs E. A. Turner at Assint. Mr Turner. wn« wafe formerly in the Bank of New Zealand, is now manager of the Anglo-Egyptian Bank at Assiut.

Mr M. E. Lord. Mr A. T. Haig, Mrs P. M. Haig, Mrs Davies, Mrs Anderson, and Mrs Lord, from Dunedin, have been among the guests at. the Hermitage during the past week. *

The engagement is announced of Mi?s Meta Rapley, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. W. Rapley (Wellington) to Mr L. L. T. Bush (“Awapiri,” Marlborough), younger son of Mrs and tho late Mr ,1. L. Bush (Invercargill).

Last Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Alex. Martin, of “Lansdowne,” High street, celebrated their silver -wedding at the Strand Salon, over 100 guests being present. The lounge room and liall were artistically decorated. The time was pleasantly spent in cards and dancing to the accompaniment of n jazz hand, a lucky spot dance, lucky ball game, ami streamer dance causing much amusement. Congratulatory speeches were made by Mr F. Z. Moore and the Rev. A. ■Wingfield. Songs were rendered by Mcsdames Gill and Thomson and Messrs Dickel and Craigio. Among those present were Mesdamcs Wingfield, Hamblett, Moore, Hudson, Falconer, Harris, Minn, Sumtncroll. Hammer, Harrison, Watts. (Jill, Dickel (2), M‘Croric (2), Little. Martin, Cameron, M'Farlane. Mayall, Wren, Buchanan, Reid, Ray, Saxton, Usherwood, .Tcavons, Glover, Brown, Heenan, M'Nanghton, Young, Turner, Jacobsen, and Butterfield (3), Misses Watt, Allan, Hudson, Gardner, Martin (2),. Jeavons, Crnigie (2), and SurnmereU, the Rev. A. Wingfield, the Rev. W. A. Hamblett, Messrs F. Z. Moore, Hudson, Falconer, Harris, Summerell, Minn. Hammer, Cameron, Watts, Gill, Long, M'Millan, Gerrard, Jeavons, Young, Stonehum. R. Hudson, Pacey, Watson, M'Crorie (2), Dickel (2), Martin, M'Farlane, Wren, Mayall, Buchanan, Reid, Usherwood, Wallace, Jacobsen, Gill, M'Lay, Craigie (3), Butterfield (3), Glover, Brown, Bowden, Heenan, and M'Naughton. Mr and Mrs Martin received many handsome and numerous gifts.

Mr and Mrs W. P. Thorn and their daughter, and Mr C. J. Thorn, of Dunedin, were in the Mother Country from May until last month, when they left for Quebec, with the intention of joining the Makura for Auckland. While they were in England they attended various conferences in connection with the temperance movement and the Women’s Association a» Wembley. They were also among tne guests honoured to receive a command to one of the Buckingham Palace garden parties. A visit was j>aid to the war zone in France, and to some, of the military cemeteries which contained the graves of relatives. A very pleasant time was spent at the Staffordshire pottery works and in touring in Scotland. Miss Thorn has completed a full course of training at the dancing academy schools under the direction of Mr D. S. M’Lennan (examiner for Operatic Association of Great Britain, and member of the Academy of Professors of Dancing, Paris, and foreign instructor to American National Dancing Teachers, New York). While at Aberfeldy Miss Thorn competed at the Brcadalbanc Gathering at Victoria Park, and won the highland fling and sword dance for entrants over 36 years of age, beating the Scottish champion.

On Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs Richard Hudon, Mr Sydnoy Hoben gave the third of his interpretations of the story and music of grand opera. As a prelude, he played three well-known solos—"Liebestrauru,'' the beautiful love song of Liszt, the concerted version of the barcarolle from "Tales of Hoffmann," arranged by Moszkowski, and the dainty and fascinating "Pierrette." of Chaniinade. Mrs Hudson then delighted the company with her singing of two ballads—"Jn Springtime" and "Yesterday and To-morrow." The opera chosen for consideration was Wolf-Ferrari's "Secret of Suzanne." Mr Hoben gave a resume of the life of the composer, who is of German and Italian origin, and is wedded to an American wife, and described very interestingly his method of composing. Th* composer will remember a theme for years; but as soon as it is written down will forget it completely, and can carry whole acts of music in his head at once. A wonderful conductor and a great composer, he never on any occasion mingles, these two accomplishments, for to do so would be to the detriment of both. His likes company, but prefers solitude where lie can give rein to his imagination and compose as he wills. "The Secret of Suzanne".is a charming little opera in one act, and with its Mozartian style of music and its pretty affectations and situations is a continuous delight to the listener. There are three characters in it—Sante, the route servant; Count Gil, the jealous bridegroom ; and the young Countess Suzanne, whose secret passion for cigarettes causes much misunderstanding with her husband. Iho plot is slight, but decidedlv humorous, and the music is exquisite, being very interpretative of the moods it is meant to represent. Mars Hudson during the course of it twice sang the solo, "0 soJe mio," and added greatly to the attraction of the performance. Mr Hoben, as usual, delighted his audience, the difficult and brilliant music he had to handle showing him to be an acomplished pianist. The drawing room was well filled with guests. * » »

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