Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20591, 14 December 1928, Page 16

Notes for Women

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Mrs G. MaVtin, of Sydney, is the guest of Miss Farquhar. * • • Miss Joan Halsted is on a holiday visit to Mrs D. J. Sumpter, of Milton. • * • Mrs C. H. Napier returned on Tuesday from Waimate. ; ' • i • Mrs C. Clifford Jennings; of Invercargill, is on a holiday visit to Dunedin. • • Mrs E. Benncll, of . Wellington, is at present on a holiday visit to Dunedin, • • » Miss N. Smith ,is visiting Titnaru ns the guest of Mrs E. Bowler. it,. Sir Louis and Lady Barnett are at present on a holiday visit to Wellington. * * • Miss M. Malfroy, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Statham, of Stafford street. •*' . • Mrs _ Sholto Douglas, of North Canterbury, is the guest of Mrs Leslie Wilson, of Albert street. • * »' Mr and Mrs. H. M. Peacock, of Mas* terton, are at present on a holiday visit to this city. , * • • Professor R, Lawson and Mrs Lawson have left Dunedin on a holiday tour of Australia. • »’ Mr and Mrs G. It. Young, of “ Wilden Station,” Heriot, are at present spending a short holiday in this city. ♦ fr V Mrs P. Petre, of Christchurch, is the guest of her sister,” Miss Cargill, of '‘Wildwood,” Belmont lane, Musselburgh. • • • Mrs Alan Macaljster, of Invercargill, who is spending a short holiday in Dunedin, is staying at the City Hotel. * * ft-. Miss MacKerras, of Sydney, is the guest of her sister, Mrs E. A. Cogan, of George street. * •’ ft Miss Monie M'Erlane, of Eanfurly, is at present on a holiday visit to this city. ». • * Mrs Kenneth Eoss returned on Tuesday from a visit to Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. ’■ ■ - • • • Mrs H. A. Finch, of Hampden, is the guest of her mother, Mrs C. L. Hartman, of North-East Valley. « ft • Mrs S. P. Martin, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs E. J. P. Denny, of St. Clair. * > • Mr and Mrs J. B. Callan will leave Dunedin to-day for Wellington, where they will embark for England. • • • The Misses Milne were hostesses on Tuesday at a morning tea party given at the Tudor Hall for Miss Nancy Barr. * ♦ > Viscount and Viscountess Hampden, the Honourable Barbara Brand and Miss Martin Smith will return to Dunedin on Sunday evening from Queenstown. • ft 9 Mrs E, Acton-Adams and Miss AotonAdams will leave Dunedin during the week-end for Auckland, where they intend to spend the Christinas holidays. ... Prior to her marriage Miss C. Law was entertained at several parties, among her hostesses being,Miss Perry and members of the Musselburgh Presbyterian Church Bible class. • ft Second Leader Hutton, of the Eoslyn Girl Guides, who ,Ims been on the nursing staff of the Stafford Hospital for the past 12 months, has transferred to the Chalet Hospital. ft ft • The engagement is announced of Lilian May, daughter of Mrs E. M. Harris, of Christchurch, to Hugh, younger ■ son of Mr and Mrs E. D. Nimvno, of Mornington, Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Ivv, ou*y daughter of Mr and Mrs J. G. M Donald, of Miller’s Flat, to Percy eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr W’. J. Murray, of South Dunedin. • ft * The engagement is announced 'of Hie youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. H. Alexander, of Dunedin, to Guy Needham, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr' F. G. H. Morton, of Manchester, England. • * • Mrs Wyn Irwin left Dunedin on Wednesday for Christchurch. Her sou, Brian, in company with several other medical students, is journeying to Christchurch via the Haast and Copeland lasses. ■Ma and jMvs Ivlandeno and Miss Peggy Mandeno, who are returning from abroad via Suez, will spend a week in Sydney, prior to embarking for New Zealand. They expect to spend Christmas Day in Auckland, and will return to Dunedin early in the new year. * ♦ • Mrs J, M. Gallaway was hostess yesterI day afternoon at a small bridge party p v en for Mrs Charles Roberts, of Scotland The guests present were Mesdamos Black and Baidlaw, Misses Rattray, Neil Shandy and Gallaway. ’ * * * i Til i; engagement is announced of Kathleen May (Peggy) Lavender, only daugh,ter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Lavender, of Burwood avenue, Maori Hill, to William rlaU Watson, youngest son of Mrs H Mfntyre of Oamaru, and the late Mr r*. H. Watson, of London.

Mrs E. J. P. Denny, entertained a number of friends at a bridge party on Monday at her residence, St. Clair. Among those present were: Dr and Mrs S De Clive Lowe- and. Mr and Mrs G. Sise, Mrs S. P Martin (Christchurch), Miss Ensor, and Mrs M'Arthur.

• * t To celebrate the birthday of her dauehter, Mrs Leslie Mills, Mrs P. R. Sargood Eave a dinner party on Tuesday at her residence, Newington. Those present were; Mrs Leslie Mills, Misses Best (Melbourne), Hartman. Finch and B. Milne Messrs Holland, Vallange, Wright Edraond and Laidlaw.

Folding card tables, .with green cloth tops, only 13s 6d each. A big selection of other useful Christmas presents. Inspection welcomed. C and W. Hayward, Ltd., 145 George street.—Advt. ■

Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings, go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct u-um mill at the lowest cost.—lß6 George street (3 doors from Terry’s).— Advt.

Mr and Mrs Napier are still conducting “Te Kiteroa, the popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimate Modern house with electric, light and drainage. Ideal climate, beautiful garden, extensive view. For illustrated descriptive circular containing full particulars, address Mr W, D. Napier, P O Bos. 10, Waimate; telephone 151. Waimate.—Advt.

Why not make your own dresses? Miss Duke. 101 Highgate, Roslyn, has vacancies for pupils. Ring for appointment,—Advt.

At a recent Medical Conference in London it was decided that Hydrotherapeutic treatment gave the best results in cases of rheumatism It is also excellent for the health generally. For particulars address Miss Bennett, 27 Rawhiti street, Sunshine. ’Phone 22-380.—Advt

“ I’ll toll you what I’m going to give you for a Christmas gift, dear,” said Jean to Joyce. “Oh, quick, what is it.” •' A pmiWilii wave at Hie D.S.A., darling.” “ How lovely.” D.S.A. Beauty Salon.—Advt-

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Ihe lady members of the staff of Coulls. Somerville, Wilkie, Ltd., were entertained by Mrs G. H. Lightfoot on Monday at a party given for her daughter, Dorothy, whose marriage to Mr Lawson Broad is to take place next Thursday. Miss Lightfoot has been for the past five years on the Btflff of Messrs Coulls, Somerville, and Wilkie,

Mrs Stanley Batchelor gave a dinner party on Monday at her residence, London street, when among those present were Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson, Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, Mr and Mrs G. R. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs H. S. Fenwick, and Mr and Mrs C. W. Rattrfiy, Mrs Harman Reeves, Misses Mill and Batchelor, and Dr Carmalt Jones.

Miss Nancy Barr was entertained at an afternoon tea party given by Mrs D. Sumpter at hbr residence, Milton. The guests present included Mrs F. Haggitt, of Milton, Misses Halsted, Vaughan (Sydney), B. Williams. Vipan, Nevill, Blomfield, lodd, I. Reid, N. Fenwick, Batchelor, B. Milne, Statbara, Stronach, and M. Malfroy (Wellington).

On Wednesday Miss W, Johnstone gave a tea party at her residence, Maori Hill, in honour of Mies Nancy Barr. Among the guests were Mrs Terence Bridgctnan and Mrs J, S. Monro, Misses Vaughan (Sydney), Milne (2), Stronach (2), N. hemvick, Batchelor, Hislop, B. .Williams, M. Statham. T. Reid, J. Haggitt, M. Blomneld, N. Hartman, and M. Malfroy (Wellington) . , .

• • « Numerous parties are being given for Miss Nancy Barr, whose marriage takes place very shortly. Mrs H. J. Guthrie gave a daintily arranged and very bright one yesterday afternoon. Among the quests were Mesdames Peter Barr, T. UKellar, Terence Bridgeman, Sholto Douglas (North Canterbury), and Edgar Haziett, Misses Vaughan (Sydney,), H. Matheson (Melbourne), Batchelor, B. Wilhams, Fenwick (2), J. Haggitt, ActonAdams, Htslop, Hartman, 1. Reid, Blomfield, B, Milne. Statham, and Finch. 9 i ,*. . * The many friends of Mrs Finch, of Royal terrace, were given the opportunity of renewing acquaintance with her sister, Mrs A. R. Pontifes, of England, who is at present on a visit to the Dominion after an absence of many years. Among those present were Lady Williams and Lady Ferguson, Mesdames J, M; Ritchie, George Roberts, Cheeseman. F. Fitehett, Charles Roberts (Scotland), Riley, Batchelor, Leslie Wilson, Macandrew, A. B. Haggitt, Maitland, Shand, and Cogan, Misses Williams, Neil, V. Reynolds, Mackerras (Sydney), Farquhar (2), Dcnniston, Finch, Shand, and I. Rattray.

Mount Cook is still attracting large numbers of tourists and holiday-makers. Among those staying at the Hermitage during last week were; Mr N. E. Hale. Mi ss V. O’Keiffe, Mr and Mrs Adam, .£ r H;r- L ,V scoll %, Mr s. Paris, Mr W- O. M Kellar. Mr G, R. Ritchie, of Dunedin; Miss P. Norris, Miss I. Mason, AjlV,T ui s? r ’ Mr slid Mrs Brown and child, Mr G. C. Pache, of Wellington; Mr and Mrs A. Hope, Mr C. Hope, Miss Hunter-Wcston. of Timaru; Mr and Mrs i! Eickmott. Mrs doggie, -of Christchurch; Mr J. H. Horton, Auckland: Dr Campbell Duncan, Rotorua; Mrs J. De P. Manson, Riccarton; Mr and Mrs W; F. Moore, Mrs C. M. Bradley, Miss E. Bradley, of Sydney; Miss Madge Cogan, Dav»f ses Evans, Victoria; Mr and Mrs G. W. LeVaux, Perth; the Rev. R. M Gulley,, Marakakeha; Mr T, Heathershaw. Miss A. Heathershaw, Canberra; Mr W. Myles, Brisbane; Colonel F. M. Semmoma, Melbourne: the Rev. and Mrs Theodore Cnbb. Java; Mr C. H. Straker, Mr and Mrs Griggr* Viscount and Vie* countess Hampden, Hon. Barbara Brand, Miss Martin Smith. England; Mr and Ml's J. Mann, Scotland; Miss K. Gardener. Liverpool.

Recent guests staying at the White btar Hotel, Queenstown, included Mr Horton, Auckland; Mr and Mrs Black, Wellington; Mrs Wakelin, Mi Mills, Heathcote Valley; Messrs Agar, Perryman, Mangles. Hubbard, Olsen, Rairaer, Sharp; Heiuzman, M'Cartney, Mr and Mrs Lyons, Miss Miller, Christchurch: Miss Paterson, Dr Paterson, W. Rcvell, Miss Hunter-Weston. R. L. Wiglev, H. Coxhcad Tunaru; W. Johnstone, Mr Walker, M ra Thepmin, Mr G, Arras, Mr MTvellar, Mr G. R. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs Jameson, Dunedin; Mr Fargen, Millers Flat; Messrs S. Knowles, Downes, M'Plierson, Glenorchy; Viscount and Viscountess Hampden. Miss Martin Smith, the Hon. Barbara Brand, Mr and Mrs Griggs, England; Misses Phillips, Birmingham; Mrs and Miss Legget, Edinburgh; Mr and Mrs Maun, ScotlandMr Myles; Australia.

.absence ,of the president, Mrs E. Aslin, -the vice-president, Miss J. Kuncimnn, presided at the monthly Meeting of the Dunedin branch of the National Council of Women. Miss Eleanor Hinden, Honolulu fonferenco programme secretary, wrote stating that the proceedings of the conference were now availa , G form, and she ashed that publicity among the affiliated societies be given to the existence of this book. Remits for the conference from the Christchurch branch dealing with the adjustment of the residential clause in the Old Ape Pensions Act,, invalid pensions, size of classes m State schools, adequate allowance to school committees for cleaning purposes and necessary conveniences, were discussed, and members were asked to bring them before their societies for approval. Concerning the prevention of maternal mortality, -the secretary was asked to send the following resolution to the Doininion Executive for conslderajll;That the Government be urged to establish a maternity hospital at Dunedin t? , , ° Tr “ e . place of the existing St. Helen s Hospital and Batchelor Hospital, as part of the scheme recently recommended to the Government for the prevention of maternal mortality.’’ Airs Downing, Mrs Moreton and Aliss Jefferson contributed interesting papers on the working in Dunedin of the “ cash on delivery system.” A cordial vote of thanks was accorded these ladies for the time had spent in obtaining so much useful information, and for their excellent papers. Other matter referring to unemployment insurance was deferred till the next monthly meeting. It was dccided to hold the annual faring and buy sale some time during March, 15)29.

The marriage of Miss Catherine Mary Law, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs P. M. Law, of Sunshine, to Robert Murray Marshall, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Marshall, of Outram, took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Musselburgh Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Scott Allan performing the ceremony, and Miss E. Morrison presiding at the organ. The bride wore a sleeveless gown of shell pink georgete/ the skirt of which was cliarm.d on each side and finished with Buckles, of pearls. She wore a beautiful Brussels net bridal veil (a family heirloom), and silver tissue slippers, and carried the usual shower bouquet composed of cream and pink sweet peas masked with maidenhair fern. She was attended by two bridesmaids, her sister, Miss Noelle Law, and Miss Tui Perry. Both bridesmaids wore ’georgette scalloped frocks designed on the same lines, but of different shades, Miss Law’s being in a maize shade, and Miss Perry’s in pink. Both wore hats of eau de nil (jtraw and tinsel slippers, and they each carried a Dolly Varden posy. Mr William Bathgate, of Outram. was best man, and Mr Burnett M’Donald, of Outram, was groomsman. During the signing of the register Miss Helen Roy sang nuptial solos. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Strand Salon, whei’e bride s mother, Mrs Law was attired in an attractn-e gown of beige charmaline trimmed with lace under a black silk coat, and a black bankok hat. Mrs Marshall wore a smart georgette gown of saxe blue under a coat of black silk and a black straw hat. When the newlymarried couple left later on their weilding tour, tile bride wore a frock of shrimp crepe de chine il darker shade, a dove grey rep coat, and a grey hat trimmed with shrimp nosies. She also wore a Russian fox necklet.

PERSONAL DAINTINESS.

A few unfortunate girls find it difficult to keep dainty , when the warmer days arrive, and avoid many happy times because of this fastidiousness. An advantage of an over-active skin is that the health is usually better than in a person who does not perspire at all, as the skin is throwing off impurities. The perspiration must , not be stopped, but rendered less objectionable. , ' . The first rule is to drink at least three pints of water daily, between meals. A little fruit juice may be added if liked, but one must get the water. Add a dessertspoonful of carbonate of soda to the water when washing under the armpits, etc. Then dry thoroughly, and rub in a few spots of bay rum, afterwards dusting thickly with talcum powder. Hands and feet benefit with. the same treatment.

Scrupulous cleanliness is essential, and plenty of friction with a fairly coarse loofah, and a good coal tar soap, Thymol or Condy’s fluid makes an efficient mouth wash. 111-health, decayed teeth, and septic tonsils are all conditions which affect the breath. This condition is by no means incurable, and it is far better to tackle it than to be debarred from pleasures on its account.

SALADS FOR THE WARMER WEATHER.

CHEESE AND . CARROT ■ SALAD.

Ingredients; One hard-boiled egg, 2 cupfuls of finely shredded lettuce, 1 tablespoonful chopped parsley, 2 cupfuls raw grated carrot, 1 cupful salad dressing, salt and pepper, 1 or more cream chees'e Method: Put the lettuce into a bowl, spread the grated carrots over it to withing two inches, of the margin. Pour on the salad dressing and sprinkle the finely chopped white of egg on the top. Season the cream cheese with pepper and salt, divide and shape it into balls (this can be done with butter pats), rolling one-half of these In, the chopped parsley, and the other half in the mashed yolk of the egg. Arrange them alternately round the outer margin of the bowl. Serve very cold. SARDINE SALAD. Ingredients; One large or 2 small lettuces, 2 tomatoes, .1 cupful cooked rice, 1 cupful cooked peas, 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 tin of sardines, salad dressing, pepper and salt. Method: Chop the lettuce and sprinkle with salad dressing when in the bowl or dish. Form a mound of rice in the centre of the lettuce and arrange the sardines, tail ends up, against this. Surround the mound with alternate rings of peas, chopped white of egg and grated yolk. Slice the tomatoes and put round the edge of the dish. CHEESE AND CUCUMBER SALAD.

Ingredients;Three tablespoonfuls grated cheese, 2 small lettuce, 1 cucumber, 1 bunch of radishes, 1 teaspoonful of chopped spring onion, 1 tomato, salad dressing, salt and pepper. Method: Shred the lettuce, peel and slice the cucumbers. Chop the radishes into tiny dice. Mix these ingredients together, adding the onion and season to taste. Sprinkle with salad dressing and grate the cheese over all. Garnish with Slices of tomato. CABBAGE SALAD.

Ingredients: One young cabbage, 1 tablespoonful butter, 1 tablespoonful gfated onion, 1 tablespoonful flour, 1 cupful water, 1 egg, 2 tablespoonfuls lemon juice, grated nutmeg. Method; Boil the cabbage in an uncovered saucepan until tender, cut ft into quarters, dram, and when cold arrange in,a glass dish. Mix the flour with the butter and onion in a pan until well blended, , Add , the water and boil until the consistency of cream. Stir in the lemon juice and the well-beaten egg, return to fire and simmer for one minute, stirring all the time. Cool and pour over the cabbage and dust with nutmeg. Note. —This disk may be served hot or cold.' POTATO SALAD WITH ONION DRESSING. . Ingredients: Lettuce, cold boiled potatoes, beetroot. For the dressing, I egg, J teaspoonful salt, J tcaspoonful sugar, pinch of mustard, 2 tablespoonfuls vinegar, 2 tablespoonfuls butter, 2 teaspoontuls onion juice. Method: Cut the potatoes into small dice and arrange on a bed of shredded lettuce. Mix together the sugar, butter, salt, mustard, vinegar, onion juice, and the beaten yolk of the egg. Stir over a slow fire until the butter melts. Whip white wf egg to a stiff froth; mix thoroughly with the other ingredients, and take off the fire. When cold pour over the potatoes and lettuce. Garnish with small squares of beetroot. Note.—The amount of onion juice put in can be varied to suit individual tastes. APPLE AND NUT SALAD. Ingredients: lib apples, 2 tablespoonfuls of grated nuts, 1 large lettuce, salad dressing. Method: Shred the lettuce. Pare the apples, slice finely, and arrange in circles on the lettuce. Cover with salad dressing and sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top. FISH SALAD,

Ingredients: Hb cold boiled fish, ilb boiled rice, 2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 tablespoonfuls salad oil, 1 tablespoonful chopped parsley, 2 tablespoonful vinegar,, ■ 1 teaspoonfnl mustard, pepper, salt, tomato. Method: Flake the fish and mix it with the rice and half the parsley. Pile in the centre of a glass dish. Blend together the vinegar, mustard, salad oil, and, seasoning, and pour over the salad. Sprinkle over the remainder of the parsley and •decorate with slices of tomato and hardboiled egg.

IDEAL DANCE PARTNERS, Among girls the ideal dance partner is born, not made. Among men, by a process of intensive culture, unpromising material can often be converted into style an ’ grace. A man contemplating his ideal partner will choose a girl who is two or three inches shorter than himself,, so as to give a proper adjustment to stride and hoid. She will be Upright, of figure, slight of build, and supple in all her movements. If she walks well, the chances ■ are that she will dance well, but there is no safe ruling on the point. The girl who is a good dancer has dancing in her feet because she has music in her ears. The two are complementary. But, more than this, she has a peculiar resilience in her whole bearing which shows itself in the upward springing movement of her heels and the skidding contact of her feet with the floor. Her feet brush the floor like a bird, swooping to earth and up again, and there is a suggestion of flight in ner shoulders. She is so supple that her steps and turns react instantly to her partner’s guidance. The man does not hold her, he merely touches her on hand and shoulder. The ideal partner for a girl has different qualifications. His carriage must be good, because she has to me del herself on it from heel to toe. She will be uncomfortable if it is not firm yet light of touch, and she will suffer agonies if hold and carriage are alike clumsy and opposed to the clean rhythm of the movement. As the girl depends on her partner for all the steps, his technique must he perfect, with sufficient variation to break up any dance with a tendency to monotony. He should have an inventive gift, which can occasionally break away, from the accredited design into patterns of his own composition. All through the dance he must show that, he has mastery and controlled driving power, otherwise his partner nil] herself begin to make the running, and the balance of the couple will be destroyed. Partners who are perfectly adjusted to each other by technique and temperament will dance almost as one person—the supreme test of dancing form.

SYMPTOMS OF AN/EMIA.

What Every Girl Shonld Do.

Weakness, langour, and melancholy in young girls ,is not natural. Yet many suffer in this way. They eat very little, complain of fainting. attacks, palpitation, and get breathless after the least exertion. These symptoms usually can be traced to one cause, that is, anaemia or bloodleSsness. Neglect is the worst thing possible, for anannia may mean life-long suffering. In thousands of cases. Dr Williams’ Pink Pills have helped the pale, delicate firl to recover lost health and vigour, 'or these pills are a wonderful tonic for the blood, They effectively create rich, red blood, and as soon as the blood is properly enriched and purified, aneemia vanishes.

So, if you are languid, if you suffer headaches and weariness, and your appetite is poor, then you need a short course of Dr Williams’ Pink Pills. As the new, rich blood created by these pills flows through your veins, the pink tinge of health will come to your cheeks, your headaches and backaches will gOj your appetite will sharpen, and charm and vigour will return. Give Dr Williams’ Pink Pills a trial at once, and see how quickly your health improves. Of all chemists and storekeepers, 3s bottle—nothing else will do.— Advt.