Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20311, 20 January 1928, Page 12

Notes for Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Miss Graham is staying with Mrs Riley at Waitati. • * * Miss B. Law, of Auckland, is spending a short holiday in Dunedin. • * * * Mrs W. Russell, of Riverton, is on a holiday visit to this city. « « ♦ Miss Dowling, of Wellington, returned home on Wednesday. * * * Miss Craighead, of Waimate, is on a holiday visit to Dunedin. * « * Miss Gwen Gallaway returned on Tuesday from Kokonga. * » * Dr and Mrs M‘Kay, of Palmerston North, are spending a holiday in Dunedin. Miss Kellman is visiting Mandoville, as the guest of Miss Smith, of “Albion.” « * * Mr and Mrs Jeffrey Barnett have gone to Christchurch for a week or two. * * * Miss Sylvia Jackson, of Wanganui, is the guest of Mrs Arthur Barnett. « « » Mr and Mrs R. W. Hudson left yesterday to spend a short holiday at Wanaka. » * * Miss J. Fox has been spending the holidays with Mrs Arthur Barnett at Warrington. ° * * ♦ Miss Joan Halsted is pending a_ holiday with Miss Betty Fitzgerald at Waitati. « * * Mr and Mrs S. E. Murray and family left during tho week for Western Australia. * * * Mrs G. Glen, of Lawrence, with her two children are spending the holidays at St. Clair. « * * Miss Malisie Marshall has returned to her home in Cam am, after spending a most enjoyable holiday in Christchurch. Mrs Cook and Miss M. Cook, of St. Leonards, are the guests of Mrs Leslie Mills .at Wanaka Stalion. « * * Dr and Mrs Hall and family left on Wednesday for Timnru, where they intend to spend 10 days. *- * • Miss Clara Law, who has just returned from a tour abroad, is the guest of Mrs A. D. Low, of Masterton. « « ♦ . Mrs Turner, of Clyde street, returned home on Wednesday after a holiday spent at tho Blue Mountains, Australia. * * * Mr and Mrs T. Buchanan, of Remuera, Auckland, are the guests of Mr and Mrs E. H. Gibson, of Normanby. • * • Mrs H. S. Reed, Miss N. R-eed and Miss Watt are spending a holiday with Miss Swale, of Limehiils, Invercargill. * * * Misses Barth (3) will leave to-day for Waimate, where they intend to spend a fortnight’s hoT.day. & * * * Mrs Arthur Barnett and family, who have been at Warrington for the holidays, returned on Monday to Dunedin. * * • Mrs W. P. Gowland and family, who were the guests of Mrs Keith Ramsay at Marlcnnan, returned on Monday to Dunedin. * * * Miss E. S. Bafct, secretary of tho Y.W.C.A., Dunedin, is expected to return to-morrow from Auckland.

Mrs R. Shakespeare, of Auckland, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs G. A. Russell, returned" homo lost week-end. Mrs J. M‘Comhie and her two daughters are spending a. few days with Mrs W. G. Jones, Mount Mackay, Matarae. * * * The engagement is announced of Kathleen Florence, only daughter of Mrs Ferguson “ Hazelmcre,” Outram, to Wilfred John Irving, only son of Mr and Mr s John Irving, Allanton. * * « Miss K. Rule, of Christchurch, who has been spending a short holiday at Invercargill and Dunedin, is now the guest ot Mrs Nicolson, of St. Bathans. » • » Miss K. Hilliard and Miss G. B. Peters, of Marlborough, who have been visiting. Mount Cook and the Cold Lakes, are now staying in Dunedin. * * * Lady Beauchamp, of England, who has been visiting the Southern Lakes, passed through Dunedin last week on her way to Timaru, where she was to be the guest of Mrs W. T. Ritchie, of Te Tawa. « * * Mrs Elliott Lynn, one of the pioneer air-women of Great Britain, and perhaps the most daring yet capable pilots of her sex was recently married in London to Sir’James Heath, Bart. The bridegroom is 75 years of age, and a wealthy iron manufacturer and coal-mine owner. Lady Desborough has succeeded the Countess of Shaftesbury as Lady-in-Wait-ing to the Queen. It is some time since Lady Desborough has been in attendance on the Queen, as, after the tragic death of her only remaining son just a year ago, she was abroad for several months. * * # The first woman to become a qualified medical practitioner and the first whose name adorned the British Medical Register, was Dr Elizabeth Blackwell, who began to study medicine in New York at the age of 26. Crossing to England in 1849, she met with strong opposition. Later, however, she- held an appointment at the London School of Medicine for Women. . She died in 1910 at the age of 00 years. Quite one of the most items among lingerie displays is the bed-jackct. A dreadful word that! Savouring of white-washed institutions. But one has to use it fante do mieux, though one feels the need of a prettier synonym to describe the lovely creations one sees in satins of every hue from black through a tong range of swansdown-trimmed blues and pinks and yellows and greens. • * * Miss Evelyn Chcesraan, author of “ The Great Little Insect,” was specially chosen to accompany the fit! George Expedition to the South Seas in 1924 as entomologist. Upon the completion of the expedition’s work, with other members, she pursued independent scientific investigations in Tahiti, and other Society Islands, and her results have brought forth her book “ Islands Near the Sun.” Her collection of insect fauna numbered 500 species, many of which were new to scientists. Beautiful Blinds _ and Curtains of the best possible materials and workmanship. We are experts in tasteful window furnishing—let us advise you.—C. and W. Hayward, Ltd. —Advt. - * * * jf o t e _Whcn deciding on your Gloves or Stockings, go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost.— 186 George street (3 doors from Terry’s). Advt - • • • Learn Dressmaking, Cutting, and Fittin" from Miss A> Broome (above J. and J. Arthur’s. Material and patterns cut to measure. Hours: 10 to 12, 2 to 5. Evening Classes arranged for. —Advt. * * « Miss Joyce Bennett is continuing the hydropathic baths so successfully carried oil by Mrs Hall. This treatment is not only a very real cure for rheumatism and nervous complaints, but it tom's up the system generally and promotes good health. For particulars address 27 Rawhiti street, Sunshine. ’Phone 22-380. — Advt,

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Last Saturday a delightful evening was spent at Mr and. Mrs W. B. M Lwan s residence, u 'i'lic Cove, f Kortli - Ksst xltir* hour the occasion being the coming of age of their son, Alexander, The dining room, in which supper was served., looked gay with its artistic decorations of greenery and Chinese lanterns. A programme of vocal solos, elocutionary items, and dancing was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Among the guests present were Mr and Mrs Hoaly, Mr and Mrs Kenyon, Misses Peacock (2), Kenyon (2), Healy, and Howie; Messrs Kennedy, Proctor (6), Kenyon, Strong, and Master Healy.

Mrs Peter "Graham, of Waihao Gorge, Westland, has just been advised that she has been elected a member of the English Alpine Club. She is the first New Zealand lady to have that distinction conferred on her, and many ladies interested in alpine climbing may be stimulated to further efforts after learning the many ascents this intrepid New Zealand lady has accomplished. Mrs Graham was the first Now Zealand lady to ascend Mount Cook (12,349 ft), the first to climb Ehe de Beaumont, and the only lady to make the ascent of Mount Rudolph (9030 ft), and Mount Brass (7200 ft). Other ascents made by her are Malte Brun (10,421 ft), Footstool (9073 ft), Sturdee (9000 ft), Leam Peak (SOOOft), Derby (8387 ft), Scaley (8651 ft), Jean (8201 ft), Jeannette (8200 ft). Annette (7351 ft), Rosa (6997 ft), Wakefield (6600 ft), Molte 6800 ft), and Glacier Dome.

The Duchess of York, always one of the keenest Royal dancers, is very interested in the revival of the waltz. Nor will the new popularity of this dance present so many difficulties to the little Duchess as it does to the majority of dance girls, familiar only with the ultra-modern styles of dancing/ For the Duchess learnt to waltz before she learnt to do to-day’s dance steps. Her waltzing is a joy to lookers-on-—and to her partner. Besides being delightful in the waltz, the Duchess is skilled in other dances of yesterday. She is among the few modern women who can dance a minuet with grace and understanding. « * *

Recent guests at the Mount Cook Motor Company, Ltd., White Star Hotel, Queenstown, were Dr and Mrs Kennard (New York). Mr and Mrs A. E. Walker, Mr and Mrs P. A. G. Bell, Miss and Master Bell (of West Didsbury. Manchester), Mr A .K. and Miss Bulley (England), Miss Price, Mr W. Nash, Mr and Mrs and Miss Warren (London), Mr and Mrs Y. Matsushima (Tokio, Japan), Madame P C Zoummcroff (Paris, France), Miss M M‘Rac (Perth, West Australia), Miss M Reinhardt (Sydney), Mr M. Stanton (Melbourne), Mr M. Myers, K.C., and Mrs Myers, Mr G. A. Myers, Mrs T. J. Bourke, Miss M. P. Young (all of Wellington), Messrs R. Yorko. A. Bicknell, E. A. Robinson, G. Arras. Mrs M'lntyre, Mrs and Miss Goughian, Mr C. M. Lipsenmbe, Mrs C. Oliver, Mrs M. Shoradeitcb, Mr H. M. Mao Kay (Dunedin). Miss G. B. Paterson, Miss K. Hilliard (Marlborough), Mr J. Blair (Rangitata), Mr J. Knewstubb, Captain Knobbs, Messrs A. Johnston. E. Knewstubb, and W. Lunn (Port Chalmers), Mr and Mrs Kelman and children, Mr F. Brocksmith, Mr and Mrs Hargast (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs W, Gazzard (Woodlands), Misses Jones and Meredith, Mr Anderson (Pembroke), Mr Hugh Leary. Miss Young Evans (Bluff), Mr F. T. Weatherall (Berwick), Mrs J. Miller, Miss M. Miller (Geraldine).

On December 21 a wedding of local interest was solenmnised at St. Enoch’s Church, Alexandra, when Eebe, daughter of Mrs C. Love (of Alexandra) was married to William Preston Page, son of Mrs F. Graham, of Kircaldy, Scotland. The Rev. James Robertson officiated, and Miss Love, sister of the bride, presided at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated by girl friends of the bride in pink and white roses and asparagus fern. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr John Love), looked charming in a gown of ivory gorgette, trimmed with pearl ornaments. Her veil, which was of embroidered silk net, was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom and a shower bouquet of arum lillics completed the toilette. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Elizabeth Love, who was attired in a pink and silver taffeta frock, and wore silver slippers to tone. Encircling the head was a band of tulle with a dainty wreath of pink rosebuds. She carried a Victorian posy. Mr Roy Love carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Town Hall, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion in pink and white. The bride’s mother, who received the guests, was attired in a navy silk gown, with scarf and hat to tone. After the usual toasts had been proposed and duly honoured the hall was cleared for dancing. Early in the evening the happy couple left by motor for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a bois-de-rose frock of rep cloth, 1 with a mole coat and hat to match the frock.

The Wembley Chib held a special reopening dance in the Early Settlers’ and Pioneer Halls on Saturday evening, when about 500 dancers attended, and the four short hours passed very pleasantly. Devotees of the old dances were ■well catered for, ’and the “ lucky spot ” waltz and “ streamer ” schottichc proved very enjoyable numbers. The small supper tables were decorated w.itli howls of choice roses and native foliage. The music, which is an outstanding feature of these dances, is in the capable hands of Arthur Gordon’s hand and Will Smith’s Kapai orchestra.

The Catholic Church, Cromwell, which was beautifully decorated with Christmas lilies and delphiniums, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on December 27, when Lena Stumbles, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stumbles, of Cromwell, was united in matrimony to Frank Kennedy, third son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Kennedy, of Dunedin. The Rev. Father Scanlon journeyed from Mosgiel to celebrate the Nuptial Mass, and was assisted in the sanctuary by the Rev. Father Rooney. The bride was attired in a heavily beaded white gorgette frock, veil beautifully embroidered in silver, and wreath of orange blossom buds, and carried a sheaf of bride gladiolas. She was attended by Misses Sheila Stumbles and Kathleen Kennedy, as bridesmaids, and Mary Stumbles and Mona Thomas as flower girls. The bridesmaids wore frocks of double coral piuk gorgette, picture hats to tone, and silver shoes and stockings; and carried early Victorian posies of pink and lavender sweet peas and gyphsophila, while the little flower girls looked sweet in baby blue embroidered frocks, poke bonnets, and carried early Victorian posies of palest pink roses and maidenhair fern. Mr Archie Kennedy (brother of the bridegoom) carried out the duties of best man, and Mr Bert Stumbles (brother of the bride) that of groomsman, while Mr Noel Jollyofficiated at the organ. After an impressive ceremony at the church, the respective families of bride and bridegroom, together with the officiating clergymen, retired to the home of the bride’s parents, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts duly honoured. Later in the day the happy couple journeyed by car to Queenstown, en route to Stewart Island, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride travelled in a charming frock of wedgewood blue merelinc, with tailored coat of rep to match, and cham-

pagne coloured hat, shoes and stockings to tone. She also wore a beautiful grey fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a handsome dressing ease, while the bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids and flower girls were pearls and gold armlets respectively. The young couple wore the

recipients of many useful and costly presents, including several cheques. Their future home will be at Ngapara.

ARTISTIC DOOR KNOCKERS. Lincoln Imps and similar knockers are attractive in their way, but in those days can hardly be described as original. If you would be both original and artistic then you must have an elaborate painted door knocker. But the description of elaborate must not be confused with flamboyant. A bunch of black grapes, for instance, makes a knocker that is as beautiful as it is unobstrusive. and can well be imagined adding distinction to a door of rich blue. On a iiiiiLi; door what an inspiration is provided by a Spanish galleon with sails spread and aH the rich colourful decoration with which those vessels were adorned. The knockers are made of painted wood. PROTECTION FOR THE HANDS All women take a legitimate pride in their hands, but it is only those who do the greater part of their own housework who know how difficult it is to keep skin and nails from showing the wear and tear. Some useful household brushes have been designed which boar this point in mind and each brush is fitted with a strong supplo shield. This is fitted to the stock of the brush like a bag, and the hand is inserted inside wiien wielding the brush. The shield does not impede movement, but at the same time affords a complete protection to the hand within. It is very suitable for such grimy work as stove cleaning, and is also useful for shoe cleaning as well. ITS A GOOD IDEA— To mix equal quantities of paraffin and vinegar together, and use for cleaning linoleum, paintwork, tiles, etc. When weighing golden syrup for a cake or pudding to flour the scales well, then pour on the_ syrup When dyeing socks or stockings to also dye a little wool for darning them. A good pinch of salt added to a vase of flowers will make them last longer. To fix a piece of sheet tin on to a table near the cooking stove. Saucepans and baking tins can then be placed on it while cooking. To wear an apron of_ white oilcloth when a lot of washing is being done. KEEPING GARDEN -PRODUCE FRESH. If the generous owner of a kitchen garden has presented you with more cauliflowers and cabbages than you can conveniently use at the moment, they may be kept fresh for quite a while in the following way: Take a sharp _ knife and hollow out a fair-sized depression in the stalk. With a piece of string suspend them stalk uppermost and keep the little cup that you have made in the stalk filled with fresh water. CAKES FOR PARTIES. CHOCOLATE GINGER.

Beat sib each of butter and caster sugar to a cream. Sieve of flour, one teaspoonful of ground ginger, a pinch of salt, and loz of grated chocolate. When the sugar and butter are quite white and creamy add the yolks of three eggs one by one, beating each in_ well, then stir in the flour mixture very lightly, alternately with a slightly warmed tablespoonful of golden syrup. Add 4oz of glace ginger cut up small, and last of all stir in lightly the whites of four eggs beaten to a stiff froth. Put into a papered tin and bake in a moderate oven for about one hour and a-half or until firm when pressed. 000 l on a sieve and when cold ice with chocolate glace icing and decorate with fancy shapes cut from glace ginger and angelica. * * * PINEAPPLE CAKE. Sieve Jdb of flour, a pinch of salt, and half a teaspoonful of baking powder. Beat 3oz of butter and 7oz of caster sugar to a cream, add three eggs one, by one, beating each in well, then stir in the flour lightly, adding a little milk (i gill) if the mixture becomes too dry. Add 3oz of glace pineapple out small, and flavour with pineapple essence. Put into a papered tin, and bake in a moderate oven for from one to on© and a-half hours. When cold ioe with pale yellow glace icing flavoured with pineapple and decorate with pieces of glace pineapple and shredded pistachio nuts.

SPOIL-SPORT MOTHERS.

“I can’t think why Dons is not engaged. She is such a charming girl that I should have she would have been married long ago.” There arc many affectionate, wellmeaning mothers, who are the last people to realise that they themselves are the cause of their daughters not marrying. Doris is both clever and charming, ahe has a good time —goes to dances, etc., but always with her mother’s eye upon her. She is seldom given the opportunity to be alone with anyone, or to talk freely to them. Her mother is always wanting to cuard her, and to be sure that she only knows suitably people. . She refuses to recognise that the days of chaperonage are’ past. When a young man comes to the house, she either monopolises him or , else makes him feel that it is with her permission that he is talking to her daughter, which naturally makes both the youug people nervous and self-cqnscioUs, and prevents happy companionship, and any chance of getting to know one another. There is a feeling of restraint—of being watched —and possibly caught, which is quite sufficient to drive away any young man not already deeply in love. Without doubt a mother should know what sort of men her daughters are mixing with, but it is essential that young people should be allowed a certain amount of freedom —to be alone together—so that they may get to know each other, unhampered by the maternal eye. When young men come to call, why should not mothers find that there is a letter that must be written to catch the post, or better still, a sick friend who must be visited? Even if the young people are not in love with each other, at any rate they will have a pleasant afternoon.

DRYNESS AND DANDRUFF,

The hair, if in this condition, should be treated to a hot oil pack and afterwards" to a coal tar shampoo. This pack should ho applied just before retiring for the night. Warm a small quantity of olive oil. divide the hair into several strands, and rub in a little oil at each parting. After this has been massaged well into the roots cover the head with a warm towel and leave this on over-night. Next morning, with a clean hair brush, brush away any excess of oil. For a sahmpoo, the coal tar shampoo, whicl can be purchased from almost any hairdresser, is easy to use and proves very satisfactory. Don’t, if you can possibly avoid it, dry your hair with artificial heat such as a fire, whether of coal or gas, because this tends to take away all natural gloss, and leaves the hair hard and brittle. , First rub the head over with a hot towel to remove the greater part of the moisture, •and then fan briskly until dry, if openair drying is out of the question. It is often the little touches that give an air of daintiness and freshness to the appearance, and slightly perfumed hair is one of these. Scent applied direct to the hair, or rubbed behind the cars, is harmful to the natural colour of the hair, and tends towards greyness, hut a scent saehet sewn into the shingle cap as a decoration or placed under the lining of a hat will give the desired effect. (Continued on page 13.)