Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20851, 18 October 1929, Page 16

Notes for Women

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horns of social interest and topics relating to the'homo are invited. Communications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer. £otices of engagements mutt be signed by one at least of the principals, or some responsible person, as a guarantee of genuineness.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL Miss h. Shea, of Wedderburn, is, the guest of Mrs J. Gebbie. 1 *n ' <« s«s Mrs J. Hayes, of Cromwell, is the guest of Mrs W. T. Easton, Mornington. -i- # Mrs A. Harrison, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs Harris, Anderson’s Bay. sp * * •Mrs J. Kilpatrick, of Oamaru. is the guest ot Mrs F. Drake, Musselburgh. V The Misses Jackson (2) have returned from a visit to Wanganui. * * Mrs W. Monlovc, of Athol, is the guest of Sir John Itoberts. ■'f # Mrs George Moffett, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs G. P. Rise, Cliffs road. Bt. Clair. j Mps George Itoberts' left Dunedin on Wednesday for Wellington, where she will be the guest of Mrs Douglas Whyte. * * « Lady Alexander Itoberts. of Wellington. is the guest of. Mrs John Mill, Port Chalmers. Ms Ms M( Mrs L. T. Taylor, of Christchurch. is the guest of her father, Mr C. E. Kernshardt, AVakari. Ms M: !S Mrs Vincent Edgar, of Hawke’s Bay, is the-guest of Mrs George Leslie, Lawrence. ■ . Mrs L. W. Spencer, of Gladstone, Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs F, T, Anderson, of London street. Ms Ms * Miss Alice Blakely, of North Canterbury. ip the guest of Mrs William Hall. Mornington, Dunedin. * Ms Ms Bridge hostesses during the * week included Mesdames'Waddel Smith, Richard Hudson, J. Ring]and, G. Chance, E. J. Hocking, and N. Oram. ■ Ms Ms Ms Mi’s Winsbury White, who has been staying at Wellington for the fast two months, returned during the week to Dunedin. * Ms Ms Miss Chris Matheson and Miss Constance Poole left Dunedin by ear for Pembroke, where they intend spending the next three weeks. * Ms Miss C. L. Laurie, who was for a number of years on the staff of Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd., will leave Dunedin shortly to commence business at Queenstown. , Sister Ester Kaye left Dunedin by the second express yesterday morning to resume her duties at Stratford, after having spent an enjoyable holiday with her parents at Queen’s drive, Musselburgh, " V V V Mrs Aufrerc Fenwick was hostess on Tuesday at an afternoon tea given at Tudor Hall in honour of her guest, Mrs T. Gibson, of Christchurch. Oner guests present were Mcsdames George Roberts, W, Laidlaw, C. W. Rattray, and Eustace Macassey. * Mt M« Commander Blake, of HALS. Dunedin, was host to a luncheon party given on Tuesday on board HALS. Dunedin. The ? nests ’present were the Mayoress, Mrs I. S. Black, Lady Allen, Mrs Walter Young (England), Misses Young (England) and Allen and Mr H. L. Taploy. •v V V Mr and Mrs R. S. Black entertained Commander Blake at an enjoyable dinner party given on Tuesday at the Grand Hotel. The guests present were Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson, Dr and Mrs V. E. Galway, Misses Kathleen Geerin and Murray, and Lieutenant Prothit. M*. , ❖ * Miss Rattray entertained a number of friends to afternoon tea yesterday at her residence, “ Craighall,” Eglinton road, the occasion being to honour the visit of Mrs T. Gibson, of Christchurch to this city. Other guests present were Mesdames Orboll, Aufrere Fenwick, B. C. Haggitt, Sydney Neill, Gr. R. Ritchie, and AV, Laidlaw, Misses Ogston, Tohuic, and Joachim. Ms M' M= On Saturday last the members and ex*members of the first Musselburgh Girl Guides met and paid a surprise visit to the Brownies' meeting, to do honour to the Brown Owl, Miss Jean Feichlcy, who is leaving shortly to be married. After the Brownies had accorded the visitors a hearty Brownie welcome, Mrs Sherwood, in a very appropriate speech, in which she voiced the good wishes of the committee, presented Miss Feichlcy with a tea wagon suitably inscribed. The youngest Brownie on behalf of the pack, presented the guest with a silver and Doulton fruit plate. Afternoon tea was then served, and games concluded an enjoyable afternoon. * * M« The annual meeting of the Wakari branch of the Otago Home Economics’ Association was held last week at the residence of Mrs M. S. Hill. In the absence of the president (Mrs S. Knights) Mrs W. 8, Cubitt presided. The following officebearers were elected for the ensuing year; —President, Mrs S. Knights; vice-presi-dents, Mrs S. Tweedie and Mrs W. S. Cubitt; secretary, Miss L. Tweedie; committee—Mrs W. B. Lamond, Mrs J. Mason, and Miss J. Campbell. After the business had been completed a pleasant social hour was spout, and the evening was brought to a close with supper, Ms Ms Ms Progressive 500 and dancing was indulged in for the closing social of the bt. Clair Women’s Club. Mrs J. B. M Int\ re welcomed the visitors, making special reference to the gentlemen who were privileged only once a year to be present. During the evening songs were contributed by Mrs Douglas Barton, Miss Dorothy Skinner, and Mr L. Stubbs, and’ two humorous recitations by Miss Newbold. The prize winners for the card game were Mrs Newbold and Mr Bode and Mrs I*. Walker and Mr Setldon, and lor the lucky spot dance Mr and Mrs 1 eters. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne " and the .National Anthem brought a pleasant evening to a close. M: M= AThe Wanaka Hotel guest list for the past week included the following;—Mr aV I,V u ’rp nf 0n (County Antrim, Ireland), a, ’ i- £• .V’evena. Mr and Mrs J. Black, Mr L. Reid, Mr j. Crombie, Mr V Ralmon, Mr and Mrs W. R. BnHi Miss Mr anti Mrs A. J. Sn In-an. Mr I). E. R. Mason. Mrs A. S. 1 aterson, Mrs G. E. Paterson, Miss PaterTirHV 1 ’ Mr aud Mrs H. W. Mitehe 1 Miss um Wilkinson. Miss Heather Ciiinmuig Mr G. R. Dickinson, Mr G. R. Raven Mr A. Geddcs (Dunedin), Mr and Matson (Port Chalmers). Mr A - • M >' J - G. M’Lrod, Mr P. G Ellis (I imam), Mr M. C. M'T’imrart (Cromwell), Mrs Peter AVood (ChristVr*T 1 w r n “ nd , i lr i , Isll , ister (Hoi’iot). Mi J. M ( alliim (Auckland). Mr and Mrs L. A. Anderson and Miss Anderson (Invercargill). ' * * + A special Jacobean antique oak diniug room suite for £4B C. and W' Hayward's. Beautiful antique finish splendid value at the price.—Advt. ' * * Mote.—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. 186 George street (3 doors from Terry’s).— Advt. * * » During the absence of Mr and Mrs VV U. Napier from New Zealand. Mies Dorothy Napier is undertaking the man agement of “Te Kiteroa ’' the populai guest house and health resort at AVai mate. Modern house, with electric light and d“ainage. Ideal winter climate beautiful garden, unique bird life, exten sive view For illustrated descriptive containing full particulars, ad dress Miss Dorothy Napier, P.O Box 10 Waimate. Telephone 151, Waimate.—

Recent guests at ‘‘The.-Hermitage.” Mount Cook, wove: Mr and Alva A. Webb, Mrs D. Arnott, Airs W. Arnott (Christchurch), Air D. Boyle, Air P. O’Connor, Alessrs and Airs C. Don. Miss W. Bird (Timaru), Mr mid Mrs A. Noble, Mr and Mrs Bouse, Mr WoU’endcn.Mr H. Bussell, Mr H. Minn. Air 8. APCrncken, Air W, Gibson, Airs R, AI. Passmore. Air Gordon Passmore (Dunedin). Airs Sndlier (Southland), Air and Airs Barham, Air J. A. Barham (Invercargill). . Madame de Kosbenn. the famous singer, is one of the few Russians who were permitted to remain unmolested in* their country when the Bolshevists came into power. Some years before the war her Italian singing master in Moscowi insisted that she should make singing her profession, and to her voice she owes her freedom from persecution. Bho now lives at Alanchcstor. where she conducts a singing school, but twice a year she visits London to give recitals. ‘ Last Thursday the members and friends of the Every Girls’ Club spent another very happy evening together in the dub room of the A.W.G.A. A programme of music, games', competitions, and dancing was much enjoyed. Especially pleasing were items contributed by Alesdames Peter Anderson and Jones, Alisscs Rcnwick, Langley, Btatham. Burton, and Wood. The final party for this year is to bo held oil November 7. when an “ apron parade,” for which prizes for the. most original and daintiest apron will be presented. ( At the final meeting of-the Literary Circle of the Bt. Clair Women's Club the following members were elected to tba committee for the ensuing year:—Chairwoman, Airs W. J. Williams; secretary, H. Wilson; committee—Alesdames A Bain (vice-president), Lightfoot. J. W. Thomson. and T. I\. ntyic. The annual report and balance sheet were (hen adopted, and the remainder of the evening was devoted to play reading. Later a very enjoyable social evening was given to the chairwoman at the residence of Airs J. Wilson, of Grant street-. On behalf of the -active members. Airs Lightfoot presented Airs Williams with a Victorian posy, and passed a vote of appreciation tor the keen interest she had taken in the circle. A humorous reading was given by All's Alulone and musical items by iMiss F. Baltrop. After a competition won ny miss AI, Thompson, supper brought the evening to a close. W ij; The Gardening Circle of the Otago Womens Club was very fortunate.in having such a beautiful day on Wednesday, when they were invited‘by Air Taunock to visit the Botanic Gardens at Opoho. Mr lannock explained to the members at the beginning where the various plants and shrubs were kept, and afterwards escorted them round the Gardens and gave much useful information about the plants, iiic members fairly revelled in their walk around tho Gardens—here was' a rare plqnt, there a large bed ot ■' narcissi and tpolyanthus, and the joy of coin-' down the rhododendron dell, up throughthe cherry walk, up through, glowing azaleas, wall long be remembered by-the large number of the Gardening Circle, who were present. At the conclusion, Air Tannock was heartily thanked by all the memners for his kindness in inviting them up and for the trouble he had gone to in , tlle afternoon such a pleasant and piofitable one. * * * . On Thursday afternoon an afternoon tea-party waw given by members of tbe Radies Golf Club in honour of Mrs, Dodgshun and Alias Oliver Kay, win--7^l. 1 T lln ' 1 . Gr ' u P respectively i n the New Zealand Ladies Golf Championship. Durintr the affernoon mixed foursomes were played. Airs Cook, in a short humorous speech congratulated Airs Dodgshun and Miss Jiay on their achievements. Tho president (Air F. W. Mitchell) congratulated the ladies on behalf of'the men's T ec ii on A , Th ® ® in K in e of “ For They are Jolly Good bellows,” and the cutting of tnq champions’ cake terminated a very afternoon. -Amonp those pre* sent were; The Alayoress (Air R. S. wim ’n i I '? r « , ‘ so ”- Alesdames Sydney Ned! Orbel], J Cook, C. W. Rattray, v. M. Greenslade, Barron, Lemon, Kennedy. Gordon Denniston, J. A. Jenkins, Henderson. Hutchison, Lusk, Y. E. Galway, Leslie Alills, Callander, and Bell Misses D. Young (England). J. Batchelor, i. Stronach, AI. Cook, Denniston, Finch ■Thcomim C : Ogston (England), K. Greonslade, Hart, and V. Wilkin. i\i Rake’s Church, Oamaru, was recently tlie scene of a very pretty wedding, when Edith Hewat, second daughter of Mr and Airs R. Hewat, of Oamaru, was married to Alexander Raync, of “Slier* w-ood, I'auiip, the son of Air and Airs W. Rayne, of Kakanui. The Von. 'Archdeacon Russell was the officiating clergyman, and Mr Burry presided at the, organ. Ihe bride looked charming, wearing a model gown of ivory satin and silver lace and a beautifully-embroidered veil. She was attended by her sister, Aliss Alarjorie Hewat, her cousin, Joan Campbell, and her nephew, Denis Hewat. Aliss Alarjorie Hewat was attired in a sweet 'satin frock, printed ou the reverse side in pale shades 0 pink powder-blue with trimmjngs of blue, and a hat of the same shade. Joan Campbell made a charming flower girl in a frock of white composed of a satin bodice and a frilled skirt of net. She wore also a wreath of flowers round her bead. Denis Hewat, page, wore a white satin suit with georgette frills at ncck Af,- to 65 ’- Thebndcjwom was attended bj Ah David Williams. Later, near relatives and friends were entertained at tho bouse of the bride’s parents. The newlvmnrnecl couple left later by ear on a tour or Timaru and - Nelson, the bride wearing an ensemble suit of brown woollen georgette and a smart bat of brown relieved with a touch of red. * * * The Presbyterian Church at Herbert was the scene of a very pretty wedding recently, the contracting parties being Isabella C., eldest daughter of Air and Mrs Angus Campbell, and Ernest J , eldest son of Mr and Airs J. E. Hill, both of tho Heibeit district. The churcli was beautifully decorated with flowers and tcrcenevv by friends of the bride, and the pathway strewn with flowers by the children. Thei.PjV AR Todd was the officiating minister, « nle Mrs Couch presided at tbe organ. The bnde entered the church on tho arm of her father to the strains of the Wedding March, wearing a gown of white cicpo do chine with silver lave, and a handsome bridal veil, with the usual wreath of orange blossom. Sh* She carried a beautiful bouquet of white spung flowers and maidenhair fern, and was attended by her sister Rqbv, who wore a smart floral cream silk frock with ouet n nf a "fl ° f and dan-led a bouquet of flowers. A small flower ~irl Mabel Campbell, sister of the bride, was also in attendance and looked very dainty m a frock of pale blue-silk, and carrying a poscy of flowers. Air Norman Hilf Ufn, ICr 4i 0t tbc l ’ rlc lcgroom, was best man! -i 11oi the ceremony, the guests, numbering about 100, adjourned to the ball « here they were received by Air and Airs C. auipbe I and tbc bride and bridegroom. 1 J'f ,va ® most tastefully and artistically decorated for the occasion. The tables looked beautiful with their Uoral decorations, and were laden with good things. Hie guests sat down to a sumptuous repast, tbe customary toasts being proposed and drunk. Later, the bappv couple loft by car for the north, where the honeymoon was to bo spent. The brides travelling dress was of beige charnielaine, with hat to tone, and a handsome brown coat trimmed with fur. In the evening. Air and Airs Campbell entertained a large gathering of friends in the hall, and a very enjoyable time was spent, ihe happy couple were the guests at a k ' tG lien evening given by the residents ot the district, when they were the recipients of a varied collection of useful articles. The bride was also entertained by tbe choir and presented with a handsome iloi\ or bow] as a token of the esteem in which she, is held by tbc community. The -nodding presents, which were on view, were useful and costly, and a number of cheques were also received.

To celebrate the diamond jubilee of tbe Rev. Mother Mary Bertram], 0.P., a garden party was held on Tuesday afternoon in the grounds surrounding St. Dominic s College, when over 1000 people assembled (most of whom were ex-pupils) to oiler their felicitations to their beloved triend and teacher. Earlier in the dav the rev. mother had attended a special mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, where she was crowned with a wreath by the Right Rev Dr James Whyte. The function durmg the afternoon was characterised by a joyous spirit which emanated from the groups of older people renewing acquaintance with the old teachers. A representative gathering from many parts of the Dominion was to be seen, many coming specially for this occasion. During the otternoon a successful concert was held, at the conclusion of which the school orchestra, conducted by Mrs Boswell, accompanied the pupils singing “ Hail to Our Alma Mater. St. Dominic's,” tbe music of which was composed by Miss Sophie Hall and the words by the Rev. tm ? V \ •• 1e Mayoress” (Mrs R. S. Rtack), in a charming speech, presented I>er* 1 > er * on behalf of the women, ot Dunedin, with an exquisite bouquet, accompanying the gift with on expression ot good wishes. Tea was served in the cloister, where tallies decorated with Japanese pink cherry blossom and narcissi vied with overhead decorations of streamers in all shades and a good orchesUn dispensed enlivening music, concluding with Perfect Day/’ played on stringed instruments. Among the many present wore the Mayoress (Mrs Ri 8. Black), who had come on behalf of the wonie’j <»t Dunedin to offer their congratulations and to present Mother Bertrand with an exquisite bouquet. Lady Te; guson, Mesdames Kenneth Ross. H. do C. Mncarlhur, Rambton, Paseoe, N. Y. A. Wales, C At Grecuslado. Richard Hudson. J. W. Bmeato,n, Squanse, hudß. C. Jones, the Right, .•'X.V James .Whyte (Bishop of DunR«V, Dr Cecil Morkane (rector Holy Cross College), the IJev, Bro, Connor (rector of the Christian Brotlmvs High School), and some 30 visiting priests of Utago. Among the ox-pupils present were Mesdnmes Boddmgton (Christchurch), Rponaird Taylor (Christchurch). Thompr 1 1? Xr Cantrell, D, M. fc'pefljing, pen., . • Moore, Harrison, D. M. Speckling, jun.. tank inylor, A. Herbert (Kelso), M FMm-tric (Milton), ft - u • «n°ll e V* 'Macbeth, Digby-Sraith. Whitehead (Timnru), R. Pavletkh {Hakntaraniea), P. Tf. Lewis. C. J. Bpain (Larnsoleugh), F. Forrester, M. Wills (Invercargill) O. R. Wise (Oamaru), - 11 ' (Oainaru), Mrs J. MKechmo E Mac Cormack (Closeburn btationl, M’Chesney (Lowtherl, C. A. ? 11c f C. Woods. J. Hunter, J. Cullen, Charles Greenslade, A. Vallis, J. J Melton (Southland), Roy AI. Walker, W. Taylor, J Hickey (Waipahij, Vincent Edgar (Hawkes Bay), Gordon Cossens, Mooney, C‘ Kerr. W. P. Morgan (Nelson), F. Cantwell. A. M'Gavock (Invercargill), J. Hayes (Cromwell), R, Pringle, Ussher* wood, J. Smith, R. M. Bond, J. M'Mahon, f T - Neill. Misses F. Cameron (Nokomai) , A. Weldon, T. Morgan, A, E. Hall. A' F. and A- Goldsmith, T. Hutton. G. Wood, M. Gawne. Usshcvwoqd, M. M'Gregor. G. Beath (WellingM‘Lean (Milton), Vandersloot (M ? , K, Hegarty, W, Martyn, , , Earthy (Teschemakers), K. Greenslade. D. Hart, AI. O'Neill, M. Puechcgud. M- Buchanan. , ' ** ' $ Many hundreds of people gathered yesterday afternoon to witness the marriage of Joan Halsted, younger daughter of Mr Percy Halsted, of Dunedin, to Esmond Barden, elder son of Mr and Mrs B. Barden, of Melbourne, Australia, at the Synagogue. Outlining the gallery and entwining were ropes and garlands of greenery, out of which background white clematis and palest cream narcissi peeped with artistic effect. Under a canopy of navy velvet fringed with gold the bride and bridegroom, with the bridal entourage, stood for the ceremony, at which the Rev. A. Astor officiated. Mr Paget Gale wua at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, and her aunt, Mrs E. I. Halsted, wore a bridal gown of gold lame fashioned after' the Queen Catherine style. A perfectly moulded bodice, tightly fitting, met the skirt in a -patalled line, low at the back, and; at the nornv.il waistline in front. A circular skirt dipped to the ankles at the back, the front being much 1 shorter in length, . The long tightlytitting sleeves finished with dainty petalled cuffs and the square neck were other features borrowed from a bygone age. The long train, caught at the shoulders and ending in large petals, bad a lining of finest silk net that extended several inches beyond the lame, bordering *t most effectively. A knot of blossom and pearls on the train and another at the waist were Dm only ornaments to relieve the sheer simplicity of the gown. The voluminous veil of Brussels net was arranged with a coronet of blossom to fall in the long sweeping lines that characterised the bridal, ensemble. The chosen head dress, finished at the back with little satin ribbon ties, euited to perfection the brides dark coiffure. A sheaf of ivory tulips was carried, and the gold brocade slippers of the bride added the finishing touches of perfection.- Continuing the golden colour scheme, the bridesmaids— Miss Margaret Halsted and Miss Michaehs, of Sydney (cousin of the brine)—-looked most charming in frpeks of daffodil ninon over crepe de chine. The skirts, composed of many picot edged petals that dipped and fluttered enchantingly, wero long at the Rack. The hipunes, defined by broad bands of tiny tucks, were appliqued with a diamondshaped pattern of the ninon. The long, tigbt|y-fittiug>sleeves were finished with quaintly flared cuffs, and a bow of the ninon appliqued to tbe left shoulder in front and to the right shoulder at the back charmingly-relieved the simplicity of P le r Hats of rich Havana brown in Chinese hemp, simply moulded to widebi mimed picture shapes, had V-shaped insets of the same coloured lace encircling the crown. The dark toninge of the hate c ii character to the delicate colourings ot the trqcks and to the satin shoes and hose of mimosa. Both bridesmaids carried tulips m bronze and gold toning*. Mrs i!/mu Halsted s lace and georgette ensemble was most effective. The lace skirt was swathed snugly round the hips, but divided and dropped at tbe left front to reveal a wide V of the georgette underuenth, thou dipped to the ankles in two points. A long roll collar of ‘georgette, with a finely pleated edging relieved the lace bodice. A georgette jacket inset with an inverted V of laco at the back, the apex beginning at the neck line, widened to within a few inches of . the bottom, where it joined the wide band of lace bordering the coatee. The final touch was added to this smart toast-coloured cn- ? y . a , nios t-becoming hat of black balhbuuta| straw turned off the face and finished with a soft black mount on either side, one nestling close to the left cheek, and a bouquet of ranunculus oyid nasturtions, with trailing feathery green, which ¥ rs - E ' J-Miebaelis wore a govn of floral mnou, tbe background of much, a deep black, enhanced the multicoloured design of small flowers which decorated the material. A swathed belt fastened at a low waist line was finished A 4, small buckle in stone. A black coat lined with the same materialsill- i?n+° at i"' as -7 orn a large blacksilk bat and a bouquet in toning tulips wats earned, Mr Geoff Myers attended the bridegroom, and the ushers were MrMaurice Myers and Mr F. Talenge Mrs Maurice AlyeiVs frock of mu'lberrv cclanese was designed of simple flowering hues. Hung from a plain fitted bodice U f skirt draped from the hip line to the hem at one side with graduated frills, the P'-ain and short length. A felt hat, small, and of the same ' va £, a farming finish t 0 a lovely I T P n £eUfc T ere Mr and iir® ~. Halsted, Mr and Mrs E .T Michaehs (Melbourne), the Rev. and Mrs A ‘ r\ S r r ’ P r anrl Airs Stanley Batchelor and Miss Batchelor, Mr and Mrs Nicholson Mr and Mrs D. E. Tbeomin and Miss Theonun, Air and Airs Alfred Fels. Mi and Airs I de Beer. Air and Airs Beuon. Air and Mrs AT. Myers, Air and Airs 8. Solomon. Mr and Airs Terence Bridgetmil’ Af 1 ' an ,l nr lrs -rP^ is Bumpter (Aliimr ir 1 * . an ? P rs D - Phillips. Mrs Myers (Wellington), Mrs M. Friedlander (Tucklaud). Airs Benjamin and Airs W Clark Misses Clark (Christchurch). AI. Myers’ M. Halsted. D. and AI. de Beer, Moody. L. Williams. K. Hartmann, J. Oram, W Johnstone, G. !■ inch and E. Alichaelis' ShlcM T T 's A i IyerS ’ J' I> Salell ger, Leslie bhicld, T. Solomon, G. Benson, and E de