Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21018, 6 May 1930, Page 14

Notes for Women

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs J. Rigg have returned from Wellington, "• * * Miss Tui Rankin has returned from Invercargill, * * * Mrs Thomas Brown has returned from Invercargill. * * ♦ Mr and_ Mrs S. Solomon have returned from Christchurch. * H> * Mrs' R. C. Collins has gone to Auckland to spend a long holiday. * * Sjt Mr and Mrs F. D. Bell left yesterday for their home at' Shag Valley. • * tf 'The Misses Farquhar are the guests of Sir John Roberts, Littleboume. # ♦ Mrs A. B, Haggitt and Miss Joyce. Haggitt have returned from Invercargill. *** \ ■ Mrs J. M'Grath, of Invercargill, is at present paying a short visit to Dunedin. « v * Miss Brenda Bell is expected to arrive in Wellington from a tour abroad oft May 14. • * ♦ Miss Tui Mason, of Fendalton, is the guest of Mr and Mrs E. N. Usher, Tennyson street. * * # Mrs Porcival James, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother. Lady Fenwick, Alva street. * * * Mrs G, L. Abercrombie is visiting Invercargill as the guost of her daughter, Mrs F. T. Robinson., w # « ■ Mrs W. Menlove, of Athol, who has been visiting Dunedin, will leave to-day on her homeward journey. w # * Mr and Mrs R. P. M'Crackcn have returned to their home at Wellington after a holiday visit to Dunedin. * * # Their Excellencies, Lord and Lady Bledisloe, have gone into residence at Government House, Auckland. Miss Graham was hostess on Saturday at a bridge party given at her residence, Heriot row, in honour of Miss Betty Rutherford. * M: * Mrs E. ’ Smythies, who has recently returned from abroad, is at present visiting Invercargill as the guest of Mrs C. R. Barrett, * * * * After an extended tour abroad Miss Jean Sullivan, of York Place, was due to arrive in Auckland’last Thursday by the Makura from Sydney. . * * ♦ Mrs J. D. Sband and Mjss Marjorie Sband, who were jn Dunedin last week on a brief visit, have returned to their home in Invercargill, •• # * To-morrow afternoon will see the commencement of Miss Whitson’s weekly musical afternoon, which waa a popular feature at the Otago Women’s club last winter. ♦ * * Our London correspondent states that Mrs Alexander i**.cartney, who arrived in London by _ (,;j Largs Bay early in March, is stayin'- with her at Aldershot. She will visit- Ireland and Scotland before returning homp, probably in August. • ♦, * ♦ The engagement is announced of Isla Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mr Duncan Sinclair, of Maereweka, North Otago, to Allan, 1 youngest son of Mr and Mrs J- P- Buchan, of Maori. Hill, Dunedin. * * * Mre Peter MXaurin was hostess at a tea party given at her residence. Highgate, in honour of Lady Carncross, of Wellington. Other guests present included Lady Stathom, Mesdames P; L. Ritchie, Sandford, Cox, Kerr, and W. Fitchett, and Miss M'Grcgor. ** * ' A marriage has been arranged and will shortly take place between Dr Dorothy Crawley, daughter of Mr and Mrs G. E. Crawley, of One Tree Hill, Auckland, and Dr John F. Gwyther Richards, D. 5.0., son of the late Mr John Gwyther Richards, of Mount Eden, Auckland. * # * . ■ .' On. Friday Mrs Cattan entertained a number of friends to afternoon tea at her residence. Cliffs road, St. Clair, the occa non being in honour of the visit of Lady Carncross, of Wellington. There were present Mesdames D. T. Shand, A. Burns, A. Ibbotson, P, L, Ritchie, Wakefield Holmes, Osborne, and P. M'Laurin, Misses Cattan and Le Oran. * * # The St. Clair branch of the Horae Economics Association held its fortnightly meeting at the residence of its leader, Mre Koutledge on the evening of April 29. The second box from the |lome Economics Extension Bureau was Opened and studied. The subject. “The History of Furniture,” proved both interesting and instructive to all members present. * * * Mr Percy Shaw, who for many years was with Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen in their Dunedin warehouse and afterwards manager in Invercargill, and assistant manager in Auckland, was married at Invercargill yesterday morning. Mr bhaw is now manager of the Auckland branch of Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewcn. * * * A special social evening in honour of Jjady Oarncross, who brought her Dunedin (L cl os o oil Saturday, was given hy Mrs P. L. Ritchie at her homo in Rosjyn on Thursday. _ The room was artistically decorated with gold chrysanthemums and pink gladioli. Bridge and music were indulged in until a late hour.' Present were Mr and Mrs Aslin. Mr and Mrs Alfred Ibbotson, Mr and Mrs Dykes, Mr and Mrs Lothian, Mr and Mrs Ritchie, Mesdames M’Laurin and Burns, Miss Guy, and Messrs Cooke and Tuohy.

* * * <5 F M5 ,^?? ri u I meeti , n ff of the Ex-Girls’ High 5®" 00 1 £ ub was held on the fourth Monaaj of the month in the school hall. The evening took the form of n children's party, and. despite the. inclemency of the weather, about 50 girls were present to join m the children’s games. Under the new constituDon the following ladies were elected as office-bearers:— Miss M. King patroness; Miss F. M. Allan, president D «r'i ne i s “"I 1 Morton and Kerr, P l ' Marion Whyte, vice-presidents; members of the staff, honorary members.

Difficulties are often encountered bv brides on the wedding day and probablv one of the most distressing is the sudden inability of one of the bridesmaids to be present at the ceremony. This contretemps occurred at four different weddings which took place m Auckland Inst month. One bridesmaid, who was to have attended two different brides, became suddenly ill another was confined to bed on her sister’s wedding day and the same applied to a bridesmaid who was to have attended a wedding on Easter Monday. The result was a hasty search for an obliging friend whom the defaulting bridesmaid’s frock would fit. Fortunately in all cases the brutes were successful in finding a lastminute substitute.

* * * Special Jacobean Antique Oak Dining Room Suite at Hayward’s for £4B 10s We invite yon to inquire about it.—C. and W. Hayward, Ltd., George street! Dunedin. —Advt.

Note.—When deciding on your Glove, or Stockings go to the specialist. Londnn Town Hosrry Parlour whefe you buy direct from mill at the lowest coat.—lbij George street (3 doors from Terry’s).—

Miss Miller (late of Mr Lucocks I’iraaru) is now in charge of the late S M'Neill a hairdressing rooms. Permanent wave; full head £2 2s; open Saturdaj afternoons. A visit will be appreciated Phone 11-560.—Advt-

Itenu of social interest and topics relating to the home are invited. Confflumcatioßs must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, notices of engagements must be Signed by one at least of the principal*, or •j some responsible person, as a guarantee of genuineness..

Miss Dorothy Judd, of Darfield, and her cousin (Miss. Grace Watkins), of Sydney, are at present the guests of Mr J. G. 0. Judd, of' “ Lynn Wood,” Clinton. * * * Miss Nancy Nicholson has returned from Invercargill, where she was the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs T. A'. Nicholson, ❖ * * The French Club held its second meeting in the‘Girls’ High School yesterday evening. Mens. Paul Saldaigne (vice-presi-dent), in the absence of the president, Dr G, E ; Thompson, presided. A delightful evening was spent in games and competitions and a reading entitled “Le Major Cravachon,” by Labiche. * * $ On Saturday evening, at “ Archerfield,” the Otago branch of the International Federation of University Women met to hear Miss Vida_ Barron give a talk on the various universities she visited during her recent European tour. The speaker delighted her audience with her amusing and instructive remarks, and showed that Hhe spirit of international friendliness is rapidly taking the place of erimity against foreigners which a year or so ago was so ■prevalent. There was a good attendance. * ♦ * A bright gathering of young people washeld on May 3 in the new home of Mr and Mrs J. Bourke, Fawcett street, in honour of their second daughter, Olive. A very pleasant evening was spent in dancing interspersed with games.' Those present were Mesdames T. Harrison, P. Nyhons, and J. Bourke, Misses P. Holt, 0. Bourke, B. Logie, P. Anderson, M. Spillane, D. Bourke, 6. Whelan, J. Holt, H. Wise, J. Whelan, and C. Bourke, Messrs J. Bourke, T. Harrison, H. Moffit, R. Coombes, W. Aitchison, C, Fallowfield, F. Nyhons, J. Nyhons, T. Allen, B. Pringle, M. Spencer, A. Clarke, B. Foster, G. Gordon, S. Starke, and W. Bourke. * The Dunedin Ladies’ Bowling Club held an afternoon at the Otago Women’s Club on April 30 -in honour of the following members,- who had won prizes during the annual tournament:—Singles, Mrs W. Easton; Doubles, Mrs J. Higginson, Mrs W. Easton (skip); runners-up, Mrs J. C. Stephens and Mrs W.‘ Heenan (skip). After a dainty afternoon tea had been served the president (Mrs A. Gillies) presented the prizes won by the following in club ties competition:—Champion of Green, Mrs W. Easton (who also proved the winner of Champion of Champions); runner-up, Mrs J. M. Alexander; Doubles. Mrs A. J. Gregory and Mrs A. Bolweil (skip); first year player’s prize. Miss D. Smith; Constance Cup'Drawing Competition, Mrs T. M; Stewart. The two selectors, Mrs W. Easton and Mrs A. Bolweil, were thanked for their services to the club during the season, ,it being largely due to their wise selection that the club secured the honour of winning the Stuart banner. -

At Chalmer’s Church, Timaru, on April 16, a quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated, when Clarice Hester, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. C. Gillespie, of Buchanan street, was married to Forrester William, only son of Mr and Mrs B, B. Styles, of High street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. Gladstone Hughes. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of beige crepe de chine, with shoes and hose to match. She carried a bouquet of white datura lilies and maidenhair fern. She was‘attended by her sister, Helen, who wore a frock of lettuce green silk, and carried a bouquet of white datura lilies and maidenhair fern. Mr J. M'Gifford was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Blue‘Bird Tearooms. where the wedding breakfast was served. Mrs Gillespie received her guests wearing a smart navy and fawn eelanese gown with hat to tone, Mrs Styles -wearing a navy blue ensemble suit with hat to tone. ‘ After the usual toast had been duly honoured, the happy couple left for Central Otago, where the honeymoon was to be spent, the bride travelling in a navy panne velvet frock, with felt hat and fox furs.

F. G. Baily, a well-known short-story writer, on being asked by the London Daily Express to give an opinion on skirts, said: “Personally, I do not think the long ekirt has a leg to stand on. Made by the right dressmaker and worn by the right girl, the long evening frock is just tolerable, becousc, being more forma! than the short evening frock, it harmonises to an extent with a formal occasion, but it is vile to dance with. For daytime wear I consider a long skirt quite impossible. 1 shall neVer believe that the modern girl will ever go again to her work or her play with a skirt clinging about her calves, let alone about her ankles. In the name of health, art, and beauty. I beg the women of Great Britain to forswear longer skirts. The natural length of any skirt-like garment has been settled by immemorial custom and tradition, just as the height of a chair has been settled. The African woman wears a knee-length skirt and_ the Highlander wears a knee--1 length kilt. No communication ever passed on the subject between African and Highlands. The result was simply plain cotnmoneense in both cases. A skirt reaching to the knee, when the wearer is standing up, is ideal alike for protection and freedom of movement. As most women wish to appear wealthy rather than beautiful, it looks as if it is inevitable that long skirts will win, quite afiart from the fact that these long dresses are more difficult to make; and, therefore, more difficult to copy. Already at dinners, parties, and daucce the long skirt has won, absolutely. Even afternoon frocks are becoming reminiscent of the Victorian housemaid on her Sunday out.”

A women who kept a vow not to speak for 10 years recently broke her long silence. She is Mbs Annie Pearson, of Brighton, the widow of a soldier who was killed during the war. For 10 years she has not uttered a single word. Everything she has wanted to^ say sho has written down on a tablet Which she has always carried about with her. So strictly has she kept her vow that when she fell seriously ill some time ago she still continued to use her writing tablet to convey her symptoms to the doctor. Behind her self-imposed years of silence, lies a remarkable story of her desire to do .penance of gossiping which indirectly resulted in a tragedy. “Ten years ago,” Mrs Pearson said, “ I was foolish enough to repeat some scandal about a young girl who was then a neighbour of mine. She took the tales that wore being spread about her seriously to heart, and not long afterwards loft, the district. A short ‘time later I heard that she had committed suicide. I could have cut my tongue out to think that I might have been instrumental in causing her distress, and 1 swore that for a penance I would not speak for 10 years. Dcspito tho pleading of my friends. I have kept it.” Sim found speech difficult at first, and could not utter more than word or two.

A large gathering of the fanning community was held in the St. John’s Hall, Milton, on April 30, the occasion being the annual social of the Farmers’ Union and the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. The hall was prettily decorated with green and gold, the Farmers’ Union colours. The evening was spent in dancing and games, interspersed with musical items, the stage being arranged with tables for cards. During an interval in the evening the president (Mr D. Grant) made a few remarks regarding the work done during the year and the arrangements made for the coming year. Mrs D. Grant, president of the Women’s Division, welcomed the members of the Women’s Divisions of Berwick and Balclntha. At the monthly meetings of the Women’s Division a “ box ” from the home science department of the Otago University is being used, and the president invited ladies to join the Women’s Division and share in the benefits of these “ box ” lectures. Mrs Crawford Anderson, of Balclutha, and Mrs Spencer, of Berwick, spoke for their respective branches. Brief speeches were also made by Mr E. Little, of Ilillcnd, Mr H Anderson, of Balclutha, and Mr J. Millar, of Berwick. An adjournment was then made to the supper room. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs J. W. Shcat (Glenore), Mrs H. Allan (Milburn), Mrs G. Courlicr (Glenore), Mrs J. Clark (Lovell’s Flat), and Mrs R. Michelle (Milton), Mr R. Michele, vice-president, thanked all those who had helped to make the entertainment a success.

Mrs W. Menlove, of Athol, on Fridayentertained friends to afternoon tea at the residence of her father, Sir John Roberts, Littlebourne. Among the guests present were Mesdames C. Reid, Riley, Macassey, sen., Iverach, Sandford, Cox, Frank Dunlop, Eustace Macassey, and J. E. Macassey, Misses Farquhar, Menlove, M'Laren (Timaru), Sise, Ulrich, Ross, MacGregor, L. Holmes, Shand, and Macassey.

Count and Countess de Galembert, of Toulouse, France, who are at present on a three months’ 'tour of New Zealand, spent a few days in Dunedin last week. Count de Galembert, who is chief civil administrator of Cochin-China, is on his way to Paris. Mrs Sydney Neill entertained the Count and Countess on Thursday at a small dinner party at her residence, “ Belmont,” Musselburgh, Mens, and Madame Paul Saldaigne being the other guests present.

The coming of age of. Mr Ainslie Marshall, elder son of Mr and Mrs S. Lawn, was celebrated on April 28 by a jolly little party and dance, given at their home, Roslyn, to some 24 young people. Mr and Mrs Lawn welcomed each visitor and soon games ■ and dancing were in full swing. Some interesting competitions were held, substantial prizes being awarded to the winners. During supper a large and specially prepared key was handed to the guest of honour by the company, each one inscribing his or her name upon it. Those present were:—Misses N. Pattillo, J. and E. Marshall, L, Corbett, N. Bauld, M. Lawn, N. - and E, Mullengcr, J. Forbes, Nari Tucker, Nesta Thompson, D. Mackay, and J. Griffin, Messrs R. C. Jones, J. Eccles, I. Randle, W. Mackay, A. Finlayson, N. Clarke. J. H, Johnson, I. M'Allum, L. Logan, R. Mullenger, and A. Lawn.

Guests registered at the Wanaka Hotel during the past week included the fol-lowing:-—Dr R. Bevan Brown (Auckland), A. V. Barrow. H. E. Suckling, A. M. Bowen, P. D. Corsnie, F. Bevan Brown, L. H. Leary, J. C. Cowlishaw, J. M. Reid, Mr and,Mrs J, E. Milner (Christchurch), Dr and Mrs Bett. Miss Andrews, F. Andrews (Nelson), Mr and Mrs K. Taylor (Ashburton), W. Carson, H. Carter, George Tomhs, J. H. Thomson, L. Beaumont, Mr and Mrs David Noble, R. M'Dermid, W. S. Christie, A. E. M'Connochie, Mr and Mrs W. L. Moore (Dunedin), J, Freedland (Green Valley), Mrs Orr, Miss Freddland. Miss M. Ross, Mrs Ross (Totara), H. L. Tapley (Governor’s Bay), R. Morrison, Mr and Mrs Mogridge (Blenheim), A. M'Laehlan. J. Kilgour, T. W. Lynch, C. Donald (Ranfurly), T. P. O'Connor (Cromwell). S. Nixoil, Miss Rodgers (Gore), Mr and Mrs J. Boag (Brookside). Mr and Mrs A. L. Wood (Roxburgh), Mr and Mrs R. Craig (Herbert), Mr and Mrs J, Cunningham (Invercargill).

The 450 dancers who attended the Wembley Club on Saturday night were treated to an evening of entertainment and jollity. “Lucky Spot” dances were included and a number of prizes were distributed. The_ exhibition of waltzing, in the _ first section of the contest, was only fair, and the judge (Mr S. Brettell) did not have much difficulty in making his selections.. Those recalled to appear in the semi-finals were:—Mr Ratcliffe and Miss Currey, Mr Ringrose and Miss Browne. Mr Heron arid Miss Hutchison, Mr M'Ghie and Miss Fleming. In the fox trot competition, for which 60 couples entered, the judges (the Misses Abraham and Mr Kevin Dun, of the Phyllis Bates Studio, Wellington) had a rather difficult task, the standard of dancing of all the competitors' being high. Those selected were Mr and Mrs Kiernan, Mr A. J. Hardman and Miss W. Downes, Mr A. K. Jackson and Miss Moir, Mr E. Downes and Miss Foote, Mr Mudie and Miss Browne, Mr A. Baird and Miss Bryan, Ihe musjc for the old and new dances, played by the Sports Orchestra and Dagg’s and Neville’s Bands, greatly added to the pleasure of those present.

The funeral of Mrs Thomas Hughes (nee Roy), which took place on Saturday, though of a more or less private character, was largely attended. Mrs Hughes, who had a very large.circle of •mends, died on Thursday after a brief ulncps, For the past eight years she had been associated with her husband in the managership of the Otago Club, and her unfailing courtesy to members and visitors Mike had endeared her to all. Mrs Hughes left three children, by her previous marriage—Mr Gordon Beck, assistant district engineer of the Public Works Department, _ Dunedin; Miss Dorothy R® c 'kj and Miss Winnie Beck, wife of Dr Moller, of Christchurch. Her eldest brother, Mr H. 6. L. Noy, is senior inspector of machinery and surveyor of ships in Dunedin. At the meeting of the Executive of tlye Otago Rugby Football League last night the chairman (Mr J. Kennedy) made reference to the death of Mrs Hughes. He mentioned that her husband (Mr T. Hughes) was one of tin founders of the League code in Dunedin A motion of sympathy with Mr Hugh"s was earned.

Schools which teach poise and depori raent to girls and women from 15 to 50 are becoming increasingly popular throughout the country (states a London writer) ■ I v'Sited one of these in the West End. i i i 1 18 a mannequin training school, but women who have no intention of ever becoming mannequins are paying as much as £lO 10s to le.arn how to walk and wear clothes. To the smooth rhythm of a waltz, played by gramophone, they learn the difficult art of graceful movement. Girls who have just left school arc sent to learn what to do with their hands and how to sit, stand, and walk. To many these establishments are their finishing schools. Debutantes, before being presented at Court, here learn to curtsey gracefully. Well-to-do women by tlir dozen are to be seen fit the establishment I visited. For an hour each day thev do exercises to correct any faults in their figures. They are told what is wrong with their clothes, what colours arc best for '.them, and, if necessary, their hairdressing is criticised. Several women, I was told, are taking lessons: because they, are about to “ make good marriages,” and they want their deportment to be in keeping with their more advanced position in life. A country woman who is marrying a wealthy city merchant has been transformed, in three weeks, from a somewhat nervous and ungraceful woman into a well-poised, self-possessed, and infinitely better-dressed woman. But many of the women between 35 and 60 are going to become mannequins. At the moment there is a groat demand by fashion houses for models with matronly figures, and an oven greater demand for white-haired mannequins.”

The marriage was recently celebrate! at Holy Trinity Church, Avousiclo, of Mabel Rose, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Cummings, Norwood street, Beckenham, to Walter Feron, of Dunedin'; Thr church had been tastefuljy decorated befriends of the bride with autumn flowers and white chrysanthemums. The officiating minister was the Rev. F. J. Feron, of Rangiora,_brother of the bridegroom. MArthur Lilly presided at the organ. Th° bridegroom was attended by his brother. Mr Arthur Feron, of Mount Hutt, as best man. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charrning grown of ivory crepe de chine made on classical linos, the long-sleeved bodice being tightfitting and the fully-flared skirt falling ankle-length. A taffeta bustle bow was worn on the.left hip. The beautiful lacebordered veil, the gift of the bride’s godmother, was worn back off the forehead and held in place with orange blossom at cither side and across the back. Her bouquet was of white chrysanthemums and hothouse flowers. Miss Ethel Cummings attended her sister as bridesmaid. She wore a dainty frock of pink taffeta, the flared skirt falling ankle-length all round. Clusters of blue taffeta flowers wore effectively appliqued on the skirt, and a bustle bow was worn on the loft hip. She also wore an upturned felt hat to tone with the frock. Her bouquet was of pink chrysanthemums and hothouse flowers. The reception was held at Dixieland. wherc i Mrs Cummings received her guests wearing a navy silk ottoman coat over a beige crepe de chine frock, and a navy model felt hat. She carried a beautiful autumn-tinted bouquet. Mrs A. Burnett, the bridegroom’s sister, wore a navy tailored costume with a two-tono brown model felt hat. Later, when the happy couple loft, the bride Wore a smart almond green wool crepe de chine frock with felt hat to match and fur-trimmed cedar brown facecloth coat. Their future home will be in Dunedin.

SYDAL YOUR HANDS! Winter is coming! Do not wait until your hands are chapped and painful. Buy a jar of Sydnl now, and use very little on yonr hands every night. Sydal was specially invented to heal chapped hands, and it is wonderfully successful. “ Very littlQ rubbed well in.” Try for yourself.— Advt.