Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20875, 15 November 1929, Page 17

Notes for Women

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Items of social ipterest and topics relating to the home aro invited. ConTmnnications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer. Notices of engagements must be signed by one at least of the principals, or by some responsible person, as a guarantee of genuineness.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs C. W. Rattray has returned from Christchurch. * * * Mrs Gerald T. Black has returned from a holiday trip to Australia. * * * Mrs W. F. Edmond has returned from Australia. * « « Mr and Mrs Cowie Nicholls. of Kuriheka, are at present visiting this city. * * * Mrs A. Foden, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs Morgan Williams, of Wendonside. # # v Mrs J. A. Hannan has returned home from Wellington. ♦ # » Miss June Batchelor is visiting Kaikoura, as the guest of Mrs Russell Laidlaw, ♦ 5? * Dr and Mrs Hutchison, of Petone, have left by car on their return journey | north. * * * Miss Dorothy Humphrey, of Christchurch. is the guest of Mrs C. W. Rattray, Musselburgh Rise. * * * Mr and Mrs C. H. Hayward left Dunedin on Wednesday for the Hermitage, where they intend to spend a holiday. * * * Mrs T. K. Sidey was a passenger for Dunedin on Tuesday, having come through from Wellington. Miss Dennistou has returned from a trip to Auckland, where she accompanied her father, Mr G. L. Denniston. */ # # The Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs R. S. Black, will return by car during the week-end from Christchurch. * ; 1 ; * Mrs Morgan Williams, of Wendonside, has returned from a holiday spent at Timaru and Goodwood. * * * Miss Mary Downic Stewart came to the city on Tuesday, after a lengthy period spent in Wellington. * * v Mrs Watt and Miss Hay, of Hampden, have returned from Australia, where they spent the winter months. * # v Miss K. Folhill, of Rotherham, liaa left Shag Valley, wjjcre she was the guest of Sirs F. D. Bell, on her homeward journey. Mr and Mrs H, J. M’George and their small son have returned to ■' Earmark,” Temuka, after a short visit to Mrs J. C. M'Gcorge, of “ Avalon,” Eglinton. :[i # Mrs P. D. Garsido, of Dunottar, arrived this week at Sydney by the S.S. Balranald, after a 16 mouths’ tour of England ami on the Continent. Miss Lilian Sweney, who has been the guest of Mrs J. C. M’Gcorge for the past six weeks, has returned to her home on the West Coast. Mrs Ben. Holmes, of Wanganui, daughter of Mr C, H. Welch, master mariner, of Port Chalmers, is the guest of her sister, Mrs A. W. Maurais, Dundas street,, $ *i> 'l* An informal luncheon party was given at “ Arana,” Clyde street, by Lady Alien on Tuesday, the guests being the Rev. Mr Burns and Mrs Burns, Dr G. E. Thompson and Mrs Thompson, and Miss H. Williams. Lady Ferguson entertained friends to a dinner party at “ Wychwood," Musselburgh, those, present being Mesdamcs W. Ewart (Invercargill), Cotterill, Riley, Stanley Batchelor, A. C. Matlicson, W. F. Edmond, and J. Black, •t 'l' The exhibition sale of Christmas gifts which is opened annually by the Arts and Crafts Circle of the Otago Women’s Club was commenced on Wednesday, when a gratifying response was made to. its first appeal. Miss Marion Fyfe and Miss Vida Barron (Dunedin) have boon on a motor trip through the United Kingdom (says our London correspondent, writing on October 10), and ■ they will now remain in London until their departure for New Zealand early in December. Miss N. Phillips gave a “ four-table ” bridge party on Wednesday evening at her residence, Royal Terrace, in honour of Miss Muriel Murn, of Sydney. Among the guests present were Mesdamcs Donald Reid and Terence Bridgeman, Misses M. Reid, B. Williams, M. Halsted, I. Reicl, A. Matheson, G. Hislop, B. Milne, and W. Cox. * * * Mrs J. E. Macassey, on Tuesday evening, was hostess at a bridge party given at “The Hermitage,” St. Clair, in honour of the visit of Miss Effie Gilkison, of Nelson. The guests present were Mr ami Mrs C. C. Cox and Dir and Mrs Douglas Ramsay, Mesdamcs Max Scherek and Marshall Macdonald, Miss Gilkison, Messrs A. Sise, MacArthur, and P. Vallange. * * * Mrs L. E. Penrose and her sister, Miss E. Howe (Dunedin), left for New Zealand on October 22 (says our London correspondent), travelling on the Continent, whore they will spend a m-nth before joining the Ormonde at Toulon. Another break of a fortnight will be made in Egypt, and then a fortnight will be devoted to India. Mrs Penrose and Miss Howe have greatly enjoyed their visit to the Mother CountrySi* ‘ sji Miss Effie Gilkison, of kelson, was entertained on Tuesday at a pleasant afternoon tea party at the Otago Women's Club rooms, the hostess being Miss Gilkison, Among the guests present were Lady Williams and Lady Allen, Mesdnmea Douglas Ramsay, Glendining. B. C. Haggitt, Vallange, Garth Gallaway, Le Cren, and J. A. Johnstone, Misses L. Le Cren, W. Johnstone, Tolmie, Glendining, Williams, R. Allen, and Reynolds. *. * £ On Wednesday afternoon Miss Ivy E. Downej;, second daughter of Mrs and the late William Downey, of Queenstown, was nu rri u d A” the veatr y of St. Joseph’s Church, Queenstown, to James Muir of Hawea Flat. The Rev. Father Marlowe was the celebrant. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr William Downey, and she was attended by her two sisters, the Missses Nellie and Ida Dowr'c >'' bridesmaids, and her cousin. Miss 1 hyllis Downey, as flower girl. Mr Ron. lu l il '' ? s . man - After the ceremony, the bridal party left for the Kowhai Tea Lounge, whore afternoon tea was partaken of. Mr and Mrs Muir have gone north for their honeymoon. *■ * # C. and W. Hayward, Ltd., are now in their new showrooms, 141 George street. Inspect the attractive displays of highclass _ furniture, furnishings, and floor coverings.—Advt. * * ♦ Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist. London ”iwn Hosiery Parlour where you bu.i direct from mill at the lowest cost.—lß6 'lenrge street (3 doors from Terry’s) ■Xdvt. * * j* During the absence of Mr and Mrs V\ \) Napier from New Zealand Mit* 'lorothy Napiei is undertaking the man element of “Te Kiteroa ’ the pnpului ;uest house and health resort at Wai mate Modern house, with electric Iml.i md d’ainage. ideal winter climate leautiful garden unique bird hie. exteu sive view For illustrated descriptive circular, containing full particulars, ad dress Miss Dorothy Napier. P.O Ho;c 10 Wnimato. Telephone 151. Waimate.--Mss Miller (late of Mr Lueocks, Timaru) is now in charge of the late H. M’Neill’s hairdressing rooms. Permanent wave: full head £2 2s: open Saturday afternoons. A visit will be appreciated. Phone 11-560. —Advt.

Numerous small and large parties were to be seen at Tudor Hall every afternoon this week enjoying the quiet charm and luxury of the room, the display of exotic and colourful floral decorations, and the choice offering by the excellent Savoy ) Orchestra of a programme of high-class music, in which was embodied, for the benefit of the many lovers of chamber music, a specially-markec' item. An enjoyable function, in which retiring and newly-elected members of the committee of the Arts and Crafts Circle of the Otago Women’s Club participated, took place at the Otago Women’s Club on Tuesday afternoon, when tea and social chat was indulged in. A special guest was Mrs Mason, who had rendered much service to the club as a whole and to the circle in particular in the form of accompanist and solo pianist at the many social functions hold during the past year. * * * At “The Hermitage,” Mount Cook, the following guests were accommodated:—Mr R. H. Robertson (London), Mr D. W. Johnston (New York), Mrs Carl Rosberg (San Francisco), Mr R. V. Paris, Mr H. Gilmore. Mr G, Gilmour, Mr J. Gilmore (Sydney), Mrs B. B. Grange, Mr C. A Cotton (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C. G. Moss (Greymouth), Mrs W. Cowan, Miss Saunders, Mrs Proctor, Miss Redpaih, Miss P. Maynard, Miss J. C. Summers, Mrs O. A. Robinson, Mr L. E. Robinson, Mr G. H. Bridge, Miss H. Sim, Miss L Sira, Miss 51. C. Fryer, Miss F. Varric, Mr and Mrs Heslop, Miss 51. Duncan (Christchurch), slr D. Grant, Mr W. A. Pringle (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Faulkner, Mr and slrs Bardsloy. slr J. 51. Robinson (Dunedin), slis.s E. Gedney (Invercargill). 3*i :}; y A plenisant and profitable evening was spent by the Port Chalmers branch of the League of slothcrs, on November 12, slrs Booth presiding. Mr Tnnnock was the speaker for the evening, and took for his subject “The Ordinary Cottage Garden.” After dealing very fully with the trenching and cultivation of the ground he named the kinds of seeds that *could be planted at short intervals, so' that a variety of vegetables would be available for consumption. Mention was also made ,of the various hardy plants that would produce an abundance of cut (lowers practically all the j’cnr round. At the conclusion of the talk questions were asked and answered, and during the supper adjournment opportunity was taken by slrs Giinunir of thanking the speaker'.

Recent guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, included:—Mr G. sl‘Ewan (Stockton, England), Mr T Henson (Birmingham, England). slr T. Liddle (West Hartlepool, England), Mr R. Ellison (London), slr J. Jnstham (Bristol), Mr J. sfaeFarlane (Hull, England), slr and Mrs Moors (Melbourne), .Mr and Mrs E. Thomson (Whnngarei), slr and Airs W. Rosa, slr ami 51 is Ferguson (Wellington), slr and .Mrs S. Wright (Canterbury), slra S. Uren, Mrs slacKie iid imam), slrs J. Heron, 51r J, Cobb (Oamaiu). sfrs A. Welsh. Mrs A. Lincoln. 51 r R, Welsh, 51r C. Gaylor, slr D. Broughton, 51rs E. Thomson /Dunedin). Mr W. Johnston, Mr W. Woodward, S.M (Invercargill). Mr R. Orr (Cromwell), Miss Urquhnrt (Pembroke), Mr J. Muir (Makarova). slcssrs C. and'T. Muir. Mr and Mrn U. Muir, Miss and Master Kerin (ITawea Flat). Mr and slrs P. .Muir l Bake Hawc.i), Nurse Kutliorfnril (Mount Aicholns). 51 r W, Peake. Mr S. MiddleBurnett, Mr A. Topham (Halfway Bush).

According to a correspondent in the Condon slorning Post, every women’s college in London has its rowing eights, and sucii is the enthusiasm of some of them that they are to bo scon during the winter breaking the iee on the Regent’s Park Lake at a elmdderingly early hour of uie morning. As a sport for women, rowing hue been gradually growing in popularity, and to-day it is one of the chosen branches of sport cal!im> interstate competitors together thorughout Austra.ia. Nevertheless, it is a form of exercise which sometimes proves too vigorous for those who take part in it, And in Sydney there have b:en instances of women competitors fainting after being subjected to the strain of a rowing match. Rowing, in particular, perhaps, may bo termed the most unselfish of sports, for it calls lor the sinking of individualism tor the good of the crew, and for the practice, not of “all for each.” but of each for nil.” Perhaps the most significant sign of woman’s increasing ardour for rowing is the fact that the first actual Oxford and Cambridge ladies’ race took place in 1927. The third of these fixtures was rowed in March of this year.

Lake Wnnnka, which presents u scene of grandeur and beautv unsurpassed is attracting an unusually largo number of visitors early this season. Among those u ho stayed at the Wanaka Hotel during week were:—Captain and Mrs vf (Melbourne), 51 r R. Bowie, Mr M 51‘Taggart, Mr A. 8011, slr T. P. •O Connor (Cromwell), slr \V. D. Johnson. Mi; I. Woolf, Mr and Mrs F. Egan (Christchurch). Dr and slrs M‘C;n». Mr ®J?. d 1S M 7 - Grieve, Master J. Grieve, ISS -,P B° sf q 51 rR. R. Hunter (InvcrcargiH) Mr and Mrs R. A. Chaffey (Waiau), Mr J. S sJ.‘Lcod (Hastings), It w - Thomson (Whanga re!), slrs J. Herson (Oamaru), Mr R. h. Grimmett, Mr H. Whitcombe (Wellington) 5Jr G. Whitcombe, 51 r and slrs C. w ; sv V laß K r , A - Wark, Mr and Mrs w n Hh 8 E - M - Thomson, slr M P. Mam. Mr F. G. Carter, Mr E A. Af V rs k p } lr H - Eav ' os - Mr? Dr Carswell, Mrs Robseu, slr A.- G. Holmes. 51r I. Gtijben, Mr E. W. Houston, Mr F. Craw- ? n p Ml ',V T ' S ' PaMknor, slr ami Mis V . J Bardsley, slr and slrs R. C Burgess, Mr and Mrs H. W. Justice, Mr A. J. slouic, Mr R. L. Taylor, Mr P. C. Denham (Dunedin), Mr and slrs L. T-- i 4 , (Annct, Canterbury), Mr G. D. Fisher (Alexandra), slr A. 51. sPLnchlan fßanfurly) slr 51 Purton (Omak.m), A n n 1 Gl ' f efio 1 r (Mosgiel), slr and sfrs A. D Crawford (Gore), slr F. W. Wil-?Tar.-11^ e yr D °T nS i ) ’a MiSS L?Ua Stokes i" ', 311 ' -T. A Murdoch, slr S Mur-’ p \t?i a M arC ?re ) ', Ilss C - Stevens. Miss B Attfied fClyde), Mr C. W, Birss \fl's ’ /n' 1 Mra Mr and Mis Matthews (Orange. N.S.W.). sliss J ney)° t 0n ’ a "' l Dimnett (Syd-

oseph s Church, Wakefield, was prettib decorated on October 10, when r r^T„° n y of sfr and Mrs J Be *erove, Nelson, was mar\r^? ar Pi> ? lly Bon of Mr and slrs W. Smith, of Belgrovc. The Rev. Father Seymour performed the ceremony. The T&V'Z cnt f red the church on the arm ot hei father, looked charming in a lovely gown of facome georgette, featuring the uneven hem line. She wore a beautiful i®!*, « . E .‘i k ,f mbr °Merod net, held to the head with three circlets of orange blossom. Silver slippers and hose matched and 1 P»tty shower bouquet composed of white stocks, cherry blossom, and azabns, completed the dainty ensemble. Three bridesmaids wore in attendance, the chief being Miss -Kitty .MCrossiu. of Dunedin, cousin oT the bride, who wore a charming frock of beige ceianese designed with a flared skirt, which finished with an uneven hem. sliss Joan Smith, sister of the bridegroom, wore a trock of apple green satin beaute, uneven of hem and sliss Marjorie sfari- of , Wakefield, wore a frock of lemon satin beaute designed on similar lines they wore dainty hats to match their trucks, and carried shower bouquets of polyanthus, freesias and rhododendrons. Mrs Gafxey wore a becoming gown of isahara satin grandeur, and carried a V'ctorian posy of autumn-tinted leaves, f FS Smith wore a frock of maize satin faille and carried a Victorian posy to match. Mr A W. Tregurtha carried" out Jfi® duties of best man. assisted by Messrs C. Gainsford and N. 5I f ßride as grooms* men. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms, at Wakefield. 130 guests being present. The wodcling presents, which wore numerous, and included a number of cheques, were displayed in the billiard room. Later, the happy couple loft by car for Christchurch and Dunedin, the bride travelling in a smart almond green ceianese frock with a navy silk coat, a hat to tone, and a fox fur. On the evening of the wedding day the parents of the bride entertained, at Foxbiil, the young people of the district to a dance.

Mra Travers, widow of General James Travers, an Indian Mutiny V.C., celebrated her hundredth birthday at her home. Bridge of Allan, Scotland, receently, _ and among the letters of congratulation she received was one from the King and Queen of England. Mrs Travers’s younger brother, the late Majorgeneral Donald Macintyre, wae awarded the Victoria Cross in 1872 for gallantry in the expedition against the Looshais, while other members of her family have also rendered distinguished military service.

, There are not many women vice-consuls in the world, and those who are are mostly Americans (says an English exchange) . Miss Lucille Atoherson was the first woman of the United States to be admitted to the diplomatic service. Miss P. M. Field became vice-consul at Amsterdam in 1925, and acted in that capacity until quite recently, when she resigned to undertake industrial research work for the U.S.A. National Broadcasting Company, and another American, Miss F. E. Willis, is vice-consul at Valparaiso, Chile. “ What 1030 will bring forth in the way of dress,” writes Lady Dull Gordon. “ is -still a mystery, but you can all be quite sure that it will bring forth a style just as remarkable' and memorable as 1830, which was a very distinctive period, with the tiny waists and short skirts, the sloping shoulders, the poke bonnets, the enormous puffs at the shoulders, and the immensely wide fichus and berthas, and the dainty lingerie collars and cuffs—a silhouette decidedly ridiculous to our way of thinking to-day, but still very attractive and youthful when modified. What I predict as the 1930 note will be the trousers as every-day street wear for girls. I see it creeping on us. This summer for bathing beaches and yachting wide sailor trousers have been the “ last word,’ ’and if they arc “ right ” on the beaches, why not in’ the streets, where in winter it would be a boon and blessing to business girls? Just as soon as our menfolk get used to seeing all the girls wearing trousers, they’ll accept them as right—just as they have accepted the knee-length skirt and the scanty bathing outfits. I, myself, think it will be avery sensible and fascinating street outfit for all girls hurrying to business on dark, wet, and cold mornings during the winter months. Tin going to set to work and design this costume without delay.”

In a recently-published book, which pictures the personality, life, and upbringing of the Queen of Spain, the question of Queen Ena’s attendance at bullfights is discussed at length (says an English correspondent). Now the horses wear a sort of armour the spectacle has lost much of its horrors for English people. sloreover, it is being displaced by football in popular favour. And, in considering what is a Spanish national institution, we should remember that repl” of a Spanish athlete to an English critic: “Anyhow, we don’t need a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children —illtreatment of a child in Spain would bo a request to ho lynched at once! ” In a concluding chapter full justice is done to the Queen’s unremitting toil to improve the Spanish hospital system, in which she has fought the hasta nianana spirit with conspicuous success. On October 20 slr and slrs Smyth, of Kaitnngata. entertained a large number of guests at the Anglican Hall, the occasion being the coming of age of their daughter, sliriam. .The hall was decorated with gaily-coloured streamers and spring flowers, and paper hats added to the brightness of the scene.. The time was pleasantly spent in dancing ami in card games interspersed with mus’cai iccno contributed by slisscs slyers and Russell, and 51 r Hnmm. The cutting of the birthday cake adorned with the customary candles was accompanied with musical honours. The toast “To the Guest of the Evening ” was proposed by slr O. Fee,’’and “ The Health of Her Parents” by Mr N, Bissett. Much amusement W S caused by the presentation bv Mr Bert Baker, of Invercargill, of the key of the door. sliss Smyth responding in an appropriate little speech.

A dance was given by the commamlin; omcer and officers of the Otago Division, U.N.V.R. (N.Z.D.), to associated friends and ratings of the Otago Division at the divisional headquarters at Tewsley street on November 13. Carnival hats (kind!supplied by Lieutenant-commander A. B, Welch, R-N.V.R., 51 rs Welch, and slr and Mrs Eccles) and streamers imparted a bright spirit to the function, which was one of the most successful ever promoted by the Otago Division. Lieutenant F. Fraser. R.N.V.R., proved an efficient master of ceremonies, and was assisted by Leading Seaman I. C. Brown, R.N.V.R. The dance music was provided by the Dunedin Orchestra, and during the evening a much-appreciated vocal item was rendered by sliss L. d’Clifford. slr and Mrs Ramsay, officers. wives, ami lady fironds were responsible for an enjoyable supper, and the whole evening made an agreeable finish to the season’s programme.

Despite the annual demand for a recognition of the political rights of the Frenchwoman, made under such distinguished agitators as the Duchess de Gramout, their sex is still subjected to certain social discriminations in public, such as being forbidden by cafe proprietors to patronise the marble-top tables of the sidewalk unless accompanied by male escort (states an English- writer) This summer the question has again come up for discussion in the Paris press, which supports the claims of women to be treated like male customers. It is pointed out that times have changed, that whereas women who singly patronised public cafes before the war were ' regarded _ with suspicion, now that their economic status has improved and many have become breadwinners for the family the ban should be lifted. The battle, meanwhile, has already been fought and won by the American and British women visitors who. for long, have patronised cafes singly, and have never been refused service. Among those who have taken up the cudgels on behalf of French women is the well-known social arbiter of the fashionable world of Paris, Andre tie Fouquiercs. It is he who, as the Bean Brunime! of Paris, determines the style of male dress, who settles the thorny questions of dip’omatic and social precedence and custom when the President gives a reception or a dinner or take.part in some public function.

Full military honours wore accorded Caroline Condick, a New Zealand nursing sister, when she was buried on -September 28 last, at Oakland, California, The late 51iss Condick was trained in the Public Hospital at Auckland, in which city she followed her profession until the war. She left New Zealand in 1915, on the first hospital ship, the slaheno, and served four years and a-half with the Imperrial and New Zealand forces in Egypt’, during which time she was mentioned in despatches by Sir Archibald Murray. “ for gallant and distinguished conduct in the field, and other valuable services.” She held various medals and decorations. After the war her health was impaired by malaria and sickness in Egypt, and she left New Zealand in July, 1021, for America, where it was hope 1 the climate of California might assist her to gain her former health. On arri’ al in San TTancisco she was granted the freedom of the United States, and was appointed superintendent of nurses at Berkley General Hospital, and later, when the Highland Hospital was opened, accepted a similar position there. When citizenship was made a requirement of employment, she resigned her position and joined the staff of the “ slerritt ” Hospital. About 12 months ago she became a director of flic Bureau of Nursing Service, and when, in September last, citizenship again became a requirement, she decided to retain Jiev position, and sat for citizenship examination. The following is from the Oakland. Tribune:—“Dressed in.her uniform and wearing her medals. sliss Condick will receive the final tribute of a delegation of British war veterans acting as representatives of the nation. These plans were announced by Mr Gerald Campbell, British representative in San Francisco, who has taken full charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr Campbell said. ‘Wc honour her service to England no less laccause she was leaving us to declare her allegiance to the United States.’ After the impressive service, which was attended by over 150 nurses and friends, she was laid to rest at slount View Conietcrv. Oakland.”