Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20088, 3 May 1927, Page 14

Notes for Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Miss May Marshall has returned to Oamaru, after spending a short holiday with Mrs J. Wallace, Watson street, St. □ air. Mrs E, Hanmcr, of Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Fullerton, St. Clair. • • » A welcome tea to new members was held at the Women’s Club on Friday afternoon, by members of the committtee. There was a large number present, and the informal function was much enjoyed. Miss Hallum and Miss C. Andrews have returned to their homes at Balclutha, after spending a delightful holiday at Waikouaiti. To celebrate the birthday of her daughter, “Billie,” Mrs H. ,T. Hnnkinson entertained several friends at the Tudor Hall on Saturday night. A very pleasant and jolly time was spent, A delightful bridge party was given by Mrs H. C. Barclay, at the Women’s Club yesterday afternoon. The guests were Mesdames Allan, Easther, Armstrong, Fulton, Giikison. Stephenson, H. Cook, Taylor, R. K. Cameron, J. Parkcs, and Callis; Misses Callender, Alves, and Orbell.

■ Recent guests at Wanaka Hotel include Mr and Mrs C. Barling, Miss Todhunter, Mr J. MacMillan, Mrs E. J. Jolly. Messrs Freeman (2), Mr Brasch, Air L. Enrlton Wilson, Mr W. Reid, Mrs Ritchie, Miss Helen Ritchie, Air Mett'cn. Mr D. O. Tucker, Mr T. K. Sidey, Mr Ross Duncan, Mr Chas, Todd, Mr and Mrs Oldham. Mr and Mrs A. de Beer, Mr and Mrs J. C. Stephens, Airs and Miss Timson, Miss Ellis, Mr and Mrs E. A. Duncan, Mrs Erwin, Alessrs Erwin (3), Air J. Black. -Mr Brett Shand, Mr D. E. Dali. Mr J. R. Wilson (Dunedin), Mr J. Hungerford, Air Alonson, Airs L. D. Cohen, Air and Mrs W. D.’ Hunt (Wellington), Mr A. Slater, Dr Smith Morton, Mr John Fraser, Air and Mrs Williamson (Oamaru) Air and Mrs G. Scott, Air and Airs L. Alathias, Airs Cross (Timaru), Mrs and Miss Dunnett, Mr Wiggins, Air Mrs, and Aliss Kissling (Auckland), Messrs Keith and Munro, Cady Rhodes, Miss Hynes Mr and Mrs C. F. Edgar (Christchurch), Miss Batchelor, Dr Hardenberg Air II W. Samson, Miss Buckland, Colonel and Airs Alcares, Misses Pratt and Loose (England), Mr Buchanan, Mr T. Gibson (Scotland), Mrs Bullard. Mr C. H. Taylor, Mr F. S. Hogg, Air, Airs, and Aliss Weiser (United States), Air and Mrs Benjamin Hahn (California), Mr and Mrs Cole, Messrs Clarke (2), Miss Richardson, Mr and Airs H. B. Phipps. Mr and Mrs G. W. Brown (Now South Wales), Colonel Kennedy, Mr Godfrey Williams (Yacht Surprise).

On Thursday evening Mrs W. N. Benson gave a most interesting and absorbing lecture on her recent trip tp China, in mil of the Kolsey-Yaralla Free Kindergarten. Ihe unfortunate weather prevented the physics lecture room at the University from being filled to capacity, but n largo number were present, and listened with great appreciation. Mrs Benson illustn ted her talk with lantern slides, which showed the 'colour and beauty of the palaces and gardens in China’s cities, Peking, and Shanghai. Xho local committee is very grateful to Mrs Benson for her kindness in preparing her impressions, and for her generosity in helping the kindergarten by so delightful and pleasurable a means.

A farewell social and danco was tendered in the Tawnnui hall on Wednesday evening last to Miss C. Grant {local school teacher) who is leaving the district to toko up duties at Sutton, Central Otago. After supper Mr D. Wright, on behalf of the residents of Tawanui and surrounding districts, referred to the good work done by Miss Grant during her four years in the district and voiced the regret of her many friends at her departure, which is on account of ill-health. He trusted that the new climate would be more beneficial. Mi Wright then presented Miss Grant with a well filled purse as a remembrance of happy times, and of the many friends which she had made during her stay amongst them. Miss Grant feelingly returned thanks to the many donors for the handsome present, and expressed her regret at having to leavo. The.whole gathering then responded with “She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and three hearty cheers. After a few more dances one of the best and most enjoyable evenings ever held in Tapnnui wifs brought to a close at 2 a.m, witli a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Pcriy (Houipapa). who kindly supplied the music. ]>s. Pcrviq (Tawanui) acted very efficiently as M.C., and much credit was duo to him for the successful way in which ho carried out his duties.

Tho Ladies Committee of the Shag Point Tennis Clul> held a very successful fancy dress and “hard up” danco in the Allandale Ball on April 22. Frizes wore given for the best costumes in fancy dress and ‘‘hard-up” dress. The ladies* prize * or fancy dress went to Mrs G. MTntosh (Grass) and to Miss E. Fraser (attired in sack costume) for the “hard-up dress. The prize for the gentleman s fancy costunm wont to Messrs Tina (Maori chief) and J. Gourly (Query), who were equal, and Messrs Jas. Guthrie (Scarecrow), and J. Fraser (Sundowner) were equal in tho “hard-up” dress. Other costumes represented wore Messrs Duff (Snider), Gnthrio (soldier and hi? bride), Flavell (Night), M'Kcnzie (Highlander), E. _ MTntosh (Nurse), Thomson (School _ Girl). _ Foster (!(ed Cross Nurse), F. ■ Smith (Wireless., C. MTntosh (Folly). Pearson (Pack Card?), M'Kcan (Flower Girl), Urcn (Spanish Fisher Maid/). Leith (Ku Klux Klan), M‘Laren (Gipsy Fortune Teller). Keown (Jazz Pierrette), Mosdames Hunt (Weldon’s Fashions) and Burt (Balloon Girl) : MUses Shcat (Pierettc) and Booth (Maori Chieftniness): Messrs Boss (Harlequin). Wilde (Dick Turpin). Dunn (Indian), M’Lnren (Jockey). F,. Burt (Jockoyetto). Shoat (No More Strikes). Penny (Flanpor), May (Indian), Jones (Devil), Chasland (Pawnbroker) and Rehu (Pierrot). Excellent dance music was supplied In- Mrs Tipn and party, of Mocrnki. Mr Drew Wilson carried out tho duties of M.C.

Tho Kaikorai branch of tho Otago Home Economics Association hold its monthly meeting last Friday evening at tho. homo of Mrs Simpson, Dunblane street. Pending the arrival of the president Mrs W. Boss, who was unavoidably detained, one of tho vice-presidents, Mrs Sligo, introduced the speaker and generally helped towards tho success of the evening. Mrs Cooper made brief mention of a “Floral Friends’ Bulletin” that had just arrived from a lady in Canada, who has for some time pa?t been sending parcels of seeds to women in isolated parts that they might have a garden similar to her own. This ruepared the way, as it were, for the most interesting and instructive lecture given by Mr Tannoek on the management of fh« end age garden in particular, and various useful bints on gardening and gardens in general. Under the four heads of “Shelter." “Trenching,” “Manure” and “Crop notation,” he covered a lot of ground in a short time, and found tone to spent- of flowering shrubs apd briefly of the “Flora of New Zealand.” Several were asked and fullv answerer!, and a'! came awav feeling their knowledge end ,enllm = iism had been stimulated by Mr Tannoek’s lecture.

The senior girls of the Y.W’.C.A. held (heir Easter enmn at Bread Bay this year. The wonderfully flue weather made tho few davs most enjoyable, most of (be time being spent out of doors, frome of (he hardier spirits went in for a swim in the mornings. The campers planned their own programme each day, and some very interesting excursions were made. Due dav I.arnaeh's Castle was visited, and though the visitors were not admitted into the building itself, a good view was got of (he exl(trior. Another dav Harbour Cone was vlolr-d. tho wonderful view from the ton well repaid the climbers fo>- their ever frV-u.-, (lie track being very rouTi. Another dav u trip was made to the Fish Hatcheries oil Povfobcllo. 'tin’s proved most in tercstim'. tin- caretaker explaining about (lie various fish in the tanks. On Faster Monday, despite the bad .weather there wen; a number of visitors from Dunedin, The evenings were spent in singiu" and competitions and ended with a study circle and vespers. The r hjnet the study was the lives of three *fcat women—Florence

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Nightingale, Helen Keller, and Mary Slcssor. Altogether the camp was voted a success, and the girls hope to hold another one in October. Camp reunion will be held on Thursday next, when snapshots will be exchanged and camp songs sung.

On Thursday evening last members and friends of To Kianga branch of Otago Home Economics Association met at the residence of Mrs Lightfoot, the president. Mrs Lightfoot and Mrs Esplin consented to continue as president and vice-president respectively for the current session. Mrs It idler was appointed secretary and treasurer, Mrs Douglas and Miss Lightfoot being added (o the committee. At the conclusion of the business some general discussion of_tho “items” took place, after which Mrs Knights, president of the Wakari branch, gave an interesting account of the work in Wakari, and read a short paper on “Brotherhood.” Mrs Haynes, president of the newly-formed South Dunedin branch, and Mrs ATGrogor, president of the Caversham branch, were also present. Some household labour-savers wore shown and discussed, and rug-making was demonstrated. The distribution of magazines and supper brought a pleasant evening to a close.

The first meeting for this year of the women’s class of the Workers’ Educational Association was held in the Y.W.C.A. hall on Friday afternoon last. There was a large attendance of members and prospeolive members. These classes are becoming better known, and every year more persons take advantage of this opportunity for self-culture. The lectures, this year, arc to be on ‘Great Men of To-day.” and tho first lecture, or Robert Owen, given by the tutor, Mr Ross, M.A., was interesting and instructive Robert Owen, who lived from 1711 to 1758, was a pioneer in education, in factory legislation, in garden cities, in kindergartens, in shorter hours of labour, in trade unionism, in socialism, and in many other movements. He believed that we were horn with minds like a clean sheet, and that, human nature being plastic, any desired result could he achieved if the environment were favourable; therefore ho tried to make a Utopia of the city of New Lanark, whore he lived. Ho was so successful in this that his garden city became famous, and people from all over Europe flocked to see it. Manv of the methods he introduced into his school have recently become factors in modem education After the lecture there was a discussion on the influence of environment and tho general feeling seemed to be that although environment exerted a powerful influence on human beings, there . were other factors, such as heredity, which played a’part in the making of character.

The first social race ting of the League of Mothers was held in the YAV.O.A. Rest Room on Thursday nlternoon .ast. The room was tastefully decorated with flowers, and a dainty afternoon tea was served. The president (Mrs C. North) was in the chair, and in addition to a large attendance of mothers there were present the vice-presidents (Mesdames Merrington and W. A. Ross) the committee, Mesdames Leech, S. M. Park, 1. C. Ross, M'Gregor, Cameron, Fergus, Aslin, and Sister Elinor. Apologies were received from Lady Ross and Mrs Stuart Moore. Mrs North addressed (lie meeting, and in the course ot her remarks explained that the League of Mothers was inaugurated in New Zealand by her Excellency Lady Alice Fcrgusson. Xn 1876 the Mothe'rs Lmon was organised in England, and developed rapidly into a large Anglican organisation having now a membership of over 400,000. In 1892 a'sister union was established in Scotland and affiliated with the Mothers’ Union, being undenominational in character. By moans of the league it is possible for New Zealand mothers to join in a wide world organisation with a definite object—that of maintaining a high standard of home life. It was proposed to hold these meetings on the fourth litursday of each month, when talks will be given on child pyschology, training and education, and other subjects of interest to mothers. Mrs Merrington then spoke of the spiritual aspect, and importance of the moral and spiritual training in home life. During the afternoon items were given by Miss 1 ark (song), Miss Smith (musical monologue), and Mrs Rontledge (recitation). These were much enjoyed. At the next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, May 26. Nurse Mathieson will give a talk on the care and management of infants. All mothers are cordially invited to attend these meetings and to become members cf the league. = * • * The secretary of the League of Nations Union informs me that she desires to find a girl correspondent who will write to a Japanese girl in Tokio and maintain a correspondence with her. The Japanese girl is a student (aged 16) of the Friends’ Girls’ School. Any reader who is prepared to enter into correspondence with this student should communicate with the sccretai’y of the League of Nations Union. « « • Sensational Reductions in Furniture and Furnishings at G. and IV. Hayward (Ltd.). Don’t miss such a wonderful opportunity to save pounds and pounds. Call to-day.—Advt. • « « Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost—lß6 George street (opp. Salisbury Butchery).— Advt. • • • Ladies, why sutler from the distressing complaint, superfluous hair? You will find a satisfactory remedy in “Cuiroene.” Write for particulars, P.O. Box 179, Dunedin. —Advt.

Miss Duke (late D.1.C.) is now prepared to take pupils for dressmaking. Ladies’ material cut and fitted. —101 Highgate, Koslyn.—Advt.

Marie-Louise, French Lingerie Special ist, of 27 Cargill street, Dunedin, is on rolling pupils tor clay and evening classes in trousseau, lingerie, embroidery, baby linen, home decorations, including cushions, humpies, colour scheme, lamp shades, etc.— Advt

Mr nml Mrs Napier arc still (Conducting “To Kitcroa" the popular Guest House ami Health Bosort at Waimatc; modern bouse with electric light and drainage. Ideal winter climate, beautiful garden, extensive view. For illustrated descriptive circular containing full particulars address Mr W. 1). Napier, i’.O. Box 10, Waimatc (telephone 1.11, Waimate). — Advt.

A certain well-known lady of Dunedin with an eye for colour dressed her babies, her armchairs, her curtains, and her bedspreads all in blue D.T.C. Britway. That was a year ago. and it hasn’t faded yet. Not expensive cither at Is lid yard. But remember the U.I.C. is the place where the variety of colours arc in this wonderful fadeless fabric.—Write D.I.C. Dunedin, for free samples.---Advt.

A correspondent writes: "A year ago I know nothing about sewing. Since I started the Dressmaking and Millinery bourse of the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. I have not engaged a dressmaker. My only regret is that I did not take tip the cotir.se sooner." Fail particulars of course supplied on application to P.O. Box 20, To Aro B, Wellington.—Advt.

THE PIN BROOM. A wee .novelty for a bazaar can be made as follows:—Split a cork from a wine bottle lengthwise. Then, using one half of the cork, bore a hole in the centre of the rounded side. Insert a tine piece of stick, eight inches long, into this hole, and gum it firmly. Wind narrow rihhon round the stick from lop to bottom, and up again from bottom to top. Tic live ribbon at the top and make a loop to bang the broom up. The cork should be covered with rihhon in the same way. Into the flat side of the cork stick alternate rows of white and black pins, to represent the bristles of the broom.

THE NEWEST NECKLINES. There is a revival of the beloved handkerchief neckline which is evolved with contrasting fabrics. Square necklines, which are oecoining to most women, arc shown collarless. The fad for making a broad opening in the front, while fitting the back of the neck with a much narrower square, is preserved. V-shaped designs are old enough to show any number of novelties. Some open to the waistline with ambitious buttons and buttonholes to refasten them, others are cut fairly low. with a binding in a contrasting colour to make for modesty, while the average V, finished witii a narrow self-binding or a row of tucks is a favourite on jumper suits. Xo collars are permitted. The high Eton collar neckline is shown as a very good excuse for a kid, dogskin, or reptile trimming.—S.C. BATIK CHINA. That England has always excelled in the art of making beautiful pottery is proved bv the wonderful legacies re have from the past. But that their modern successors are worthy to follow their traditions is without doubt. Batik work on silk is beautiful, but when it is transferred to china it becomes even more ovely. All the fine lines and nuances of colour are faithfully reproduced on the china, so that-it is difficult to realise that one is looking at an unyielding surface, so soft is the effect. The blues and Mi" mauves are the most attractive of all, perhaps, ami one longs to fill such a batik bowl with spring flowers. The modern vogue for raised designs in table ware is pretti'y illustrated in many of the new tea sets. A set of flue white china with a border design of flowers takes the flower motif as insiuration for handles and knobs whore it is reproduced in relief. The result is indescribably dainty, and makes a very pleasing drnnge from the plain, unpat-tern-ed ware which has been in fashion for some years now. TAKE CARE OF YOUR NECK.

Whether a woman be too plump or too thin, her neck is the first place to show signs of the passing years. This is partly due' to nature and partly to neglect, for but few lavish the care on the neck that is bestowed on the face. ' If you would keep your neck youthful massage it night and morning. And when massaging remember that rubbing is not beneficial to the neck. It requires piucning and kneading, given with fairy lingers along the hollows, immediately beneath the ears, which run from beneath the lobes of the ears 1/ the base of the throat. Whether the throat be too thin or too plump, it will benefit by tins treatment. A double chin will disappear if kneaded every night and morning, especially if a good astringent lotion is well rubbed in when the kneading is over. The too thin neck requires a feeding cream as well as nn astringent lotion, and before the cream is applied the skin should be bathed with hot water. The warmth from the water softens the skin and opens the pores, making it more rccopAve to the feeding properties of the cream. Sagging muscles spoil the contour oi the face, adding years to one’s age. A course of electric massage will restore the muscles if given two or three times a week, and a really strong astringent lotion should be dabbed over the skin after each treatment to tone up the skin and prevent flabbiness. DRAUGHTS. What a difference to our winter comfort well-fitting windows and doors do make! And in how remarkably few bouses do we get them. To get the windows to fit properly is too big a job for the amateur, but so much can be done with warm curtains and a sandbag along the window-ledge that this docs not matter so much. Doors are much worse because whatever is put to keep out the draught has to be constantly moved to let people in and out. If the door fits sq\ loosely that the wind whistles around it on all sides this can be unite easily put right by anyone who can handle a hammer and a few small nails. Get come lengths of narrow beading from a picture-framer, or a housebuilder. and nail this just inside the frame of the doorway so that the door hts against it. ~ , . , If there is still room a tiny strip of felt may be nailed over the edge of the beading. Obviously the beading must be the very thinnest you can get, for the amount of space to be filled up is probably not more than a quarter of an inch. If the fit is not so bad there is rubber tubing especially sold to nail inside the frame of the door. To go back to curtains foj: a moment; many people dread heavy curtains because they are so difficult to pull and bo get torn and pulled off their rings. » ihis problem is quite easily solved. All you have to do is to grease, ever so slightly, the rods on which they run. Anyone who has not tried this dodge will not believe what a difference it will make. The heaviest of curtains run along, at a touch, like magic. The best grease to use is lard, as it does not get dried up and sticky. At spring cleaning time all you have to do is to wash the poles with soap and water and rc-grcase before putting them up again.—Home Chat. THE QUITTER. Do you know what a “quitter” is asks a writer in Women’s Weekly. If not. let mo explain that the name denotes anybody who begins some job or project and throws it up at the first discouragement. Quitters are common to all ages; there is a typical one in “Pilgrim’s Progress” in the person of Mr Pliable. Qnconio was a flagrant quitter. She had long pestered me to get her a job in my owii office and after much wangling I succeeded. I had to make a more personal matter of it with our principal than I liked, and I prayed that Quoenie would do mo credit. I did not not her weakness, then. Bhe did well the first week, for she was clever and had a talent for business. Wo parted on Saturday with mutual esteem. On Monday, however, she was absent, and on Tuesday my chief inquired after her from me. Ho was annoyed, because ho had arranged to make Quoenie responsible for certain duties that would have developed into a nice littlo department of her own. On Tuesday evening I visited her. 'Without shame ' sho told mo that she had accepted a “marvellous billet,” so splendidly paid that sho had sacrificed a week’s salary—in lion of notice —with ns. “And you have left without telling the firm or mo?” I cried. “That’s not playing tho game." “Oh, I should have told you soonor or later,” said Qnconio coolly; “but I saw no sense in a row with your people. You needn’t look so cross, Business leaves no room for sentiment.” “What is this niarvollou j'ob?” I aked. “A clerk in a high-class agent’s, where tho pay is nearly double. And I strongly objected to signing that attendance booit at your place.’’ “You never said so.” “What would have been tho use?” Soon afterwards 1 met her again. “Still clerking’’” I asked. “No. I soon dropped that. Some of tho customers were awful.” “I suppose you are resting now?” “Besting I” she cried indignantly “Certainly not. I’m secretary to a rich old lady; line pay, easy hours, treated as one of tho family.” A few months passed. Then came a wire: “Splendid news! Can I see you 6 p.m.? —Quoenie.” She was bubbling with excitement when wo met. “You know my old Indy?” sho cried. “Yes.” “She’s dead, and she's left legacies to stall'. Come and help mo get my share; this means dinner and a theatre iui von, my child.” At tho solicitor's office Quoenie grandly introduced me as her friend. “T’vo come for my share of Miss Blank’s legacy to her stall,” quoth Quoenie. "I 'suppose yon road about the will in the papers ” said the solicitor. “Yes,” replied Quoenie. “Then didn’t you note that tho legacies aro for those employees of my late client who were in her service at the time of her death?” “But I only left a week before she died.” “Exactly. And shall I tell you why you 'oft';" said the -ft'-uor grimly. “You left 1 o-ause. to iui- your own words, you ‘hated tho silly old woman’s whims.’ You rudely throw up your appointment bocause'’ you wore too selfish to humour an invalid.” Poor Quoenie ! I . led her away sobbing It was a bitter pill, but it cured iier of quitting.