Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20710, 7 May 1929, Page 16

Notes for Women

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

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Miss Neill has returned to the city from Queenstown. * * * Miss I. Vipan is spending a holiday at Clyde. * ♦ * Dr and Mrs Hugh Hunter have returned to Ashburton. * • « Mrs T. K. Sidey has gone to Christchurch for a few days. « » « Mrs P. R. Sargood has returned to town after spending some months at Lake Wanaka. • 9 • Miss Naomi Cook, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs R. J. Comrie, of Wajpori Falls. a « # Miss Rennet returned Inst week to Rotorua after a very enjoyable holiday in Christchurch and Dunedin. * • ♦ Mrs J. R. Blues has returned to Cargill street after spending a holiday at Darfield. 9 * 9 Mrs Cecil Wood, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs P. J. R. Fordham, has left on her homeward journey l . * * 9 Miss Kettle, of London, who spent, a week in this city visiting friends, left on Friday for the north. 9 9 9 Miss Orbell and Miss Shand have returned to Dunedin after a fortnight’s holiday spent at Lake Wanaka. 9 9 9 Mrs J. Mill and the Misses Mill have returned to Port Chalmers from a long holiday spent at Lake Wanaka. ♦ * * Mrs R, Gilkison has returned to Dunedin after paying a visit to Lower Hutt, I as' the guest of Mrs T. L. Parr. ,99* After a long stay in this city, Mrs H. Friedlander left on Friday on her return journey to Auckland. * 9 * Lady Burdett and Miss Burdett, visitors to this city from Wellington, are staying at the Excelsior Hotel. *99 _ A recent caller at the High Commie sioner’s office was Miss Vida M. Barron (says our London correspondent, writing on March 27). 9 9 9 Mrs Laidlaw, who paid a flying visit to Shag Valley, will return to the city, to morrow, and will be accompanied by Mrs F. D. Bell and child. 9 9 9 Miss 1 1 . M'Arthur, who was the guest of Mrs A. Garland, Balmacewen road, during her stay in this city, returned during the week-end to Clyde. • 9 9 Miss Morgan and Miss E. Inder, of Ranfurly, who were guests at the HunterRussel wedding, are at present spending a short holiday in this city. ♦ * • Miss_ Dutton and four teachers of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association, left for Christchurch yesterday to attend the biennial refresher course of the New Zealand Association. 9 9 9 The engagement is announced of Joan Halstead, younger daughter of Mr P, L. Halstead, “ Marli,” Royal terrace, to Esmond Barben, eldest son of Mr and Mrs B. Barben, St. Kilda, Victoria. 9 9 9 Viscount and Viscountess Hampden and the Honourable Barbara Brand have arrived at “ The Hoo,” Welwyn, Herts., on their return from New Zealand. They travelled back, via the United States. 9 9 9 Mr and Mrs Arthur Sidey, accompanied by their daughter, Lorraine, will leave by Thursday’s express train to join the Rangitiki, which is due to sail from Wellington at daybreak on Saturday. 9 * 9 An enjoyable bridge party was given during the week-end at Roslvn, the hostess being Airs Hanna, and the guests Mesdamee G. W. Rattray, M’Farlane, P. R. Sargood, Black, Oldham, Edmond, and Look, and Miss Dcnniston. 9 9 * The engagement is announced of Isohel Edith M‘Arthur, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. M‘Arthur, of Strathclyde. Clyde, to Jeffrey Dawson Taylor, only son of Mr and Mrs E. Taylor, of “ Conroys,” Alexandra. 9 * 9 Tffe engagement is announced of Jessie Mary, elder daughter of Captain and Mrs C. J. Kerr, of “ The Downs,” Geraldine, to Linlcy Ashton, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. A. Scaife, of Timaru. 9 9 9 A number of lady members of the Otago Early Settlers’ Association have arranged an interesting 'dance to be held in the Early Settlers’ Hall to-morrow evening. An interesting programme of old and new dances will be provided. ♦ * * An engagement of New Zealand interest (says our London correspondent) is announced between Bernard Hampden Pridie, elder son of Dr and Mrs H. Hampden Pridie, of 17 Onkfield road, Clifton, Bristol, and Muriel, younger daughter of Mrs Orford, of Geraldine. 9 9 9 Mis? Herbert-Smitb, daughter of Mr Justice C. Herbert-Smith, gave an inter esting lecture on Australia and New Zea land at Hethersett, Norwich, on March 22 She showed a number of lantern slides and displayed some Maori curios which she had brought back with her from • e V ea ,i anf l. A little village girl dressed in Maori costume was on the platform. * 9 9 What .ihouid prove a very attractive feature at next Thursday and Saturday’s Cl }hai'pt at the Tudor Hall is the advent ° f , M ,ss Phyllis Bates, the well-know*. Wellington danseuse, with her prim-ipa' lady assistant, Miss Agnes Duncan, who will, on both evenings, give exhibit! n dances for the edification of those present. 9 9 9 Recent guests staying at the White Star Ho t Queenstown. were:—Major Stracker England; Mr D. G. Falconer. Mr J. Brown. Christchurch; Mr F H Stewart, Totara Valley- Mr and' Mrs A. VV West!and. Mr G. H. Chittoek,. Mr R. Ra del me, Dunedin; Mr and Mrs Kininmnnt. Onmnrii: Mr R. Fitzgerald. Gilston; Mrs G. Narbey, Makarewa: Mr Adam Hume. Mr J. Hume, Glenorchy. 9 9* Mrs Oldham was hostess during the week-end at a successful bridge party given in honour of Mrs John Cook. The other guests present were Mesdames Edr -u J- M. Gallaway, Sydney £eill, Cheeseman, P. R. Sargood. Edmond Snow ( Invercargill). Leslie Wilson, A B. Haggitt, Acton-Adama and Fulton Misses Denniston, Graham. Reynolds and D. Williams. * * * Mrs M. A. Jacob (Kiwitea), who was a passenger by the Remuera, is on a visit to relatives in England and Ireland. She is going to the United States in a few days' time by the Anrania. but will be ip England at the beginning of May in ordet to attend a Court. Miss Jacob is returning to New Zealand at the end of the vear vm Suez, breaking her journey in Egypt and Palestine. A Continental trip will also be included in her programmme * * ♦ Mr and Mrs Lance Raymond (Invercargill) are bringing to a close this week their interesting visit to the Mother Conn try (wrote onr London correspondent on March 27). They are leaving Liverpool on March 28. returning to New Zealand by way of Singapore and Java. After Christmas they had some weeks in Swit zej-lnnd during the winter sports period While in the Mother Country, Mr Raymond has made a point of visiting many of the noted stock-breeding estates and meeting people interested in stock and «tud matters generally.

Miss Helen Crawford will leave Dunedin by this morning’s express for Palmeiston North, where she will take up the position of sister-in-charge of the children s ward of- the public hospital. * * ¥ Prior to her departure from Palmerston. Miss Helen Crawford, the matron ot the Cottage Hospital, was the guest or honour at numerous afternoons, evenings, and dinner parties. * * » A very large undertaking will be the removal from the old building to the new one of the Otago Women’s Club, which is to take place in about a fortnight’s time. Iheie is some possibility of the old room being closed for some days prior to the move to enable more rapid progress of operations. ♦ * * Mrs Marshall Macdonald entertained several friends at the Tudor Hall on ihursday afternoon in honour of Miss Wells, who was leaving the following day for America. Among the guests present were -Mesdames T. K. Sidey. George Roberts, S. M. Park, R. Ewing, and Denton Leech, Misses Kirkpatrick, Stevenson and Roberts. * * ¥ Mrs W. B. Taverner presided over a committee meeting of the Otago Girls’ Basket Ball Union, which was held at the i.W.C.A on Thursday. A welcome was accorded the newly-elected vice-pre-sidents, Miss Barrowclough and Mr M'Fnrlane, and congratulations were extended to Mrs R, S. Black on her husband’s election to the mayoralty and to Mrs Marshall on her election to the Hospital Board. Plans were then discussed for the forthcoming season. ♦ ¥ • Members of the Society of Women Musician of Otago spent a very pleasant evening on May 1, on the occasion of their annual social, which took place at the Otago Women's Club. The president, Miss Ida G. White, iu welcoming the members, said that this occasion was an opportune one on which to become acquaiuted with each other, and .expressed the hope that advantage of it would be taken, thus helping to promote the friendliness which is one of the objectives of the society. An interesting and amusing programme of competitions had been arranged by the council, a feature of which was the selection of different partners for each item. Tim society was fortunate to have the Misses Constance and Margaret Izard as guests. Miss Lorna Smith contributed two solos, 'which were much appreciated. A’“Guess It” competition was won by the partnership of Mrs Bell and Mrs Munro; in the “Pass It” competition Miss Margaret Izard managed to sumve the trying ordeal, and in the i uzzie It competition Miss Constance Izard and Miss Effie Yorston were the y* c ‘ It was a happy circumstance that_ the guests of honour should each receive a small souvenir of the evening in the shape of the prizes won. The whole proceedings were thoroughly enjoyed by the large number of members present, and were finally brought to a close by the singing of “Auld Lang fame and the National Anthem., * * • On May 2 the Palmerston Hospital Committee gave a farewell social evening at the Clark Hall in honour of Sister Helen Crawford, the retiring matron, who has accepted an important position at the Palmerston North Hospital, The chair™iin ’ ?. S. Sheat. presided, and an excellent programme of games and musical items was greatly appreciated by all present. Among those who contributed to the enjoyment of the guests wore MeslinT 8 Y’m?' Wed ? e - Reason, Sutherland and Thomas, Misses Bennett and Brown. Dr Thomas, the Rev. R. A. Cliismini. Messrs Cuttle. Sheat and Ironside, rv, r speeches regarding vSister Crawfords work at the hospital and also m the district by the chairman, members of the committee, and medical superintendent accompanied the commitu^; S i m a . sol ’ d leather suit case, which Mr Sheat presented on behalf of the committee. Sister Crawford also received a beautiful handbag from the H snital Guild. Mrs Thomas Coresident) making the presentation. After the She ’ s Jolly Good !, o ,' v . b ; v tb e company. Sister Crawford ankml the speakers for their generous remarks and the donors for their beautiful tlmm and . t,,e t, 'ougM tlint had promoted tl cm. She thanked Mr Howden and Dr . omas for their unfailing courtesy and tho nnspital Committee toi its helpfulness and sympathetic attitude towards her. the Hospital Guild for many acts of kindness in providing clothJf* !r r t- cas ?f> and tbe people of Mnwd Y f ° r hoSpltaHty dis ' ♦ * • t St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Dunedin, was interest* I ®* 0f T a '""- e( ding cous *derable t to Tn , len and Central Otago *f,® lden i s ,, on . the morning of April 10, when Catherine Ellen (Kitty), youngest Mr „ an , f l Mrs A - Moynihan. . .. Greenlawn. Momona, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to John M h r 0 W S TT«(T rd S ° D °Ar IrS nnd the ,att? Heffe .™aP. of Macraes Flat. Ccn ta r«ll The . R . ev - R r O’Neil), of Holy L oss College, Mosgiel, performed the a r d c / r ,ebrated the nuptial mass, mull r 'n Al Played appropriate rj” c u T i le ! snd( y who was escorted to the altar by her father. looked cha mine m a gown of rosebud Chantilly lace, worn ankle length and finished at the side with draping of georgette and diamante garniture. Her exquisitely embroidered veil which formed a train, was held in place by a becoming head-dress of orange biosE ? n ?;,. and 8 “ G carried a shower bouquet of Jjliunii a lira turn, dahlias, and pale pink roses. . Tie bridesmaid, Miss Kathleen Hogan of St. Kilda, niece of #he bride, was attired in a period frock of shot green taffeta, with frills and fichn of maize georgette. She wore a picture lint Ipt maize, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pink and mauve flowers tied with streamers to tone. The two dainty flower girls were Bryden Cody, of Rya) liush. and Winnie Moynihan, of Momona, pieces of the bride. o>’d each wore a dainty frilled frock- of pink and blue crepe de chine and tulle caps, and carried posies of pink daisies and streamers to tone with their frocks. Mr Michael Heffernan was best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr and Mrs Moynihan entertained about 100 guests c£ a k refl kfost given at the fatrand faalon. during which vocal solos were contributed by Miss M. Andrews and Miss A. Wnght. of Mosgiel; violin solos by Miss Wallace, and elocutionary items by Miss Noilson. Dancin® was later enjoyed, a feature being the bag pipe music supplied by Mr Dan Bruce., an old friend of the bride’s family. Mrs Moynihan. mother of the bride wore n sott brown satin gown with hat trimmed with ospreys, and carried a bouquet of bronze dahlias. Mrs Heffernan. mother ot the bridegroom, wore a black seal coat with smart black hat. and carried a bnu quet of red roses. When, later in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs J. Heffernan left f° r a motor tour of the southern lakes the bride was wearing a mulberry silk marocain frock with hat to match, and a beautiful musquash coat, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr and Mrs Heffernan’s future home will be at Macraes Flat Central Otago. * ¥ »

The Dunedin French Club met yesterday evening at the Girls' High School, when a large attendance of members listened with evident enjoyment to an address delivered in pleasing- style by M. Paul Saldaigne on “ Ancient Dances," making special mention of the “Pavane," the “ Minuet,” and the “ Parandole,” and concluding with a dissertation on “ Jazz,” the modern expression of the dance. * * « Some 20 ladies from and around Berwick, recently spent a very pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs James Wither. The guest of honour was Miss Jean iu-aser, of Outram, a bride-elect. The day being warm and balmy, an hour spent on the lawn was greatly enjoyed, afternoon tea being later served in the dining room. “Crockery" gifts had been brought by the guests, and as each piece was placed on view by Mies Fraser, it received encomiums of praise. Mrs John urako expressed pleasure that Miss rraser was to live in the district, and wished her prosperity and hapnincss in her new sphere. Miss Fraser suitably replied. , Miss B! M'Kay. on behalf of those present, thanked Mrs Wither for a pleasant afternoon. STOCKING WISDOM. Hell rll s . toakin g 8 are fine lisle-crepe-turn fr« r time they return from the laundry rub the threads of n nd toes °” tl,e r‘F ht side with to w? of . beesw ax. You will be surprised W notice how effectively it prevents holes nom coming. If a hole does appear taela c , c . e of net over it on the wrong sidmil the u d i arn ? n tbe ri K bt side; the re 11 . be almost invisible, provided JOU have taken the trouble to match youi inp” InK C ° tton t 0 the colour of lhe stocki * be co * ol,r °f delicate stockings soak them in a pail of water fhjj'thr °f a pint of turpentine. When you suddenly find a hole or ladder in a fine silk or lisle stocking, rub a little soap above and below the hole: this stops the ladder from running down u-lf»n St if klnsr t. Sll i* sfhekings wear best when they have been laundered before use Never hang them on the line, but roll in a towel after washing. Soak first in cold water, wash in soapy lather, rinse in cold water, and press when bone-dry over a damp piece of muslin. -Ip refoot stockings, put the stocking right along the seam and across the heel, taking away the worn portion. Then, with the old foot as a guide, cut a new foot out of the best part of another old stocking. Tack the new root in place on the leg, inside the stocking, and oversew all round with wool, to avoid a seam. TWO GOOD RECIPES. Sardine Savoury.—Required: Eight sardines, 2 hard-boiled eggs, loz butter, half-teaspoon pepper, 2 slices buttered toast, a few grains of cayenne pepper. 6 drops lemon juice. Place the yolks of eggs and butter in a basin, and beat them smooth with the back of a wooden spoon j the basin a coarse wire sieve, and rub the sardines through (having pre* viously boned and skinned them); add the a) jd cayenne, and again mix well add the lemon juice, spread this on the toast, and cut into slices, put the toast in a moderate oven for 10 minutes. Arrange strips on a'frilled paper and serve. Chop the whites of the eggs very finely and sprinkle over the toast. Banana Tart.—Take 8 ripe bananas, I lemon, li teacups milk, sugar to taste, and some flavoured syrup, 2 eggs and' halfteacup of cream and enough puff paste for the tart. Rub the bananas through a sieve, mix with the grated rind and juice of the lemon and the syrup. Beat the eggs, add the milk and cream, and stir m the crushed fruit. Line a pie dish with puff paste and bake in a moderate oven. HINTS THAT HELP. If a bee-sting is rubbed at once with a out onion it will relieve the pain and prevent swelling. Warm a knife-board before using it, r?d the knives will polish more easily. If the cover of a knife-board wears out a piece of linoleum may be used to replace it, . Cakes should not be left to cool in the tins in which they wei'e baked, neither should they be placed flat on a solid surface to cool. Take them out of Die tins and put on a sieve, or tilt them up so that the steam can escape. To clean a bath, first wipe over with a rag dipped in paraffin, and leave for about three minutes. Then dip the same rag in salt and rub' again. Wash with hot soapy water. Walnut furniture should be cleaned with a piece of flannel dipped in paraffin. When washing valuable china or glass, it is a good plan to place a heavy Turkish towel at the bottom of the basin or tub. This prevents all danger of the china or glass getting chipped. Kettles may be thoroughly cleaned bv boiling a few potato peelings in them. Rinse well afterwards and all the white coating of chalk which is made by the water always boiling will be removed. Boil the corks before bottling pickles. While hot they can be pressed into the bottle, and when cold they seal themselves tightly. CHILDREN AND HOW .TO DEAL WITH THEM. The modern mother, if she is wise, will encourage her child to sleep with open windows, even in the roar of traffic. Neither will she subdue the ordinary noises of the household and creep about on tip-toe while baby sleeps. By this means she accustoms the child from the outset, to the inconvenience of noise, and ability to sleep well becomes a characteristic of the child. Some mothers read to their tittle one before bed-time, but great care should be exercised in selecting the stories. Nothing that leaves a feeling of anxiety in the child's mind should ever be read. Stories with happy endings are preferable at night—the giants and witches can very well be left for the day-time when they are less likely to terrify. The belief is still held by many mothers that a tired child will sleep more soundly and longer than usual, but this is not always the case. In fact, it is often the cause of sleeplessness, due to over-tired-ness. Over-feeding is another cause of restlessness. A wise mother will see that the last meal is partaken at least one hour before _ bed-time, and, where possible, the child should be given a run iu the fresh air This last meal before bed, should cover on any account be rushed as this often means that insufficient food is taken and the results are early waking or sleeplessness on account of hunger. Children, as they grow older, like to choose their own reading, but parents should see that highly imaginative stories are banned. The youthful mind is apt to dwell on these themes before going to sleep and often restfulness ; result. Homework plays no small part in sleeplessness, and it' is gratifying to learn that our educational authorities are at last waking up to the fact. To a certain type of child, homework can become an obsession.' Children often display a great enthusiasm for certain subjects and an intense dislike for others. Unless they are helped with the subjects they do not like, they will spend their time on the work they enjoy, leaving the other until the last. Children should not be allowed to go to their beds with problems, mathematical or otherwise. These matters can well be left to the early morning or school hours, when the young mind is fresh and can do its work more rapidly. No mother should allow her child to be harassed by homework, and if the child displays any signs of anxiety the matter should be immediately tackled. Children are very reticent and it is not always an easy matter to discover the cause of worry, but once this is done every effort should b e made to put the child's mind at rest.