Notes for women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21102, 12 August 1930, Page 16

Notes for women

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Items of social interest and topics mating to (be home aw invited, Oboi* nmnicaiiona most be accompanied by the name and address of the writer. Notices of engagements must be signed by one at least of the principals, or' If sobm responsible person, h a guarantee of genainineae.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs L. Hudson left Dunedin on Friday for Wellington, * * # Mrs J. Trengrove has gone to Wellington for a short visit. * * # Mrs Mirams, of Timaru, is the guest of Miss Mirams, Castle street. v Mr apd Mrs B. Gates have gone to Christchurch on a brief visit, ♦ # * Mr and Mrs J. Harrison-Jones have gone to Timaru for a brief visit. , . *# ■ * Mr and Mrs W. J. Irving, of. Oamaru, are enjoying a short,stay at Christchurch.

* * * Mr and Mrs G. R. Hudson have gone to Christchurch to attend the Grand National meeting.

Mr and Mrs Vivian Jacobs have gone to Christchurch to attend the Grand National meeting. * *, « Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnett have gone to Christchurch to attend the'Grand National meeting,

Mr and Mrs R. A. Winn have gone to Christchurch to attend the Grand National meeting;

Miss Paula Frederic left during the week-end to attend the Grand National meeting at Christchurch.

Miss N, Pinckney, of Glenardy, Southland. is visiting Christchurch as the guest of Miss Joan Maling. ~ .

Miss Eileen Dailey has returned to Dunedin, after staying with her mother, Mrs Dailey, of Waimnte.

Mr and Mrs R. Hudson left during the week to attend the Grand National meeting at Christchurch,

Mr and Mrs J. A. Haggitt and Miss Lilian Haggitt are enjoying a stay at “The Chateau," Tongario National Park.

Mrs A. M'Credie, of Fendalton, who has been paying a holiday visit to friends in Dunedin, has left on homeward journey. , ' 1 # ♦

The Misses Helen and Margaret Cameron, of Glenfalloch Station, are. at present spending a short holiday in Dunlin. . . . ♦ * *

Mrs J. P. Goughian, of Oamaru, who has been paying a visit to Timaru as the guest of her mother, Mrs W. P. 1 Lane, returned on Saturday to her home.

Mrs W. Bond, of "Dunrobin,” Southland, accompanied by the Misses Nancy and Mary Bond, passed through Dunedin yesterday en route for .Christchurch. ’ , * sfe ★' , While the total outfit of clothing worn by a modern, girl may weigh as little as lib 602, her father's clothes will turn the scales at anything from sJlb to lOilb.

Dr and Mrs A, H. Driver left Dunedin on Saturday for Christchurch, where they will be the guests of the Rev. and Mrs J. Milburn Stewart, of St. Martin’s vicarage - - ■*. ** V; .

Mrs, Marshall Macdonald will leave today for' Wellington to give evidence concerning the proposed amendment to the Nurses and Midwives Association' Registration Act; # .. ;

kiss Eileen Leek, of Invercargill, passed through Dunedin 'during the. week-end ion her way to Christchurch, where she will stav for a holiday as the guest of Miss M’Gillivray, Shirley. .

The lecture which was to have been diven this afternoon at the Otago Womens Club by Mr E. A. Hamel to members of the Gardening Circle .has been - poet; poned until next week, ‘ > -*.♦*. ' ' '

Thp engagement' is announced of Doris Ham, elder son of Mr and. Mrs; J. Harding (Kelburn, Wellington). . # ♦ #

Mr W. F- V. Fernie, Dunedin manager of Calder, Maekie Company, Ltd.-with Mrs Fernie, left on Friday for .Christchurch, to take part in the second* birthday celebrations of the company,.which were to be held the following evening. * ♦ ss

The engagement is announced, of Margaret M'Leod Auld, youngest daughter of Mrs Auld. of Mount Eden. Auckland, and the late Mr W. Auld, of Hamilton, to Charles Gordon Lucas, of Whakatane, "eldest son of Mr. W, A. and the late Mrs Lucas, of Dunedin,

* * * A busy time was experienced by Miss Alice Patterson, of Melbourne, during the time of Hiss Amy Johnson's visit there, when she acted as secretary for the famous airwoman. To her was entrusted the responsibility of dealing .with the thousands of letters sent to Miss Johnson. The musical ability of a five-year-old girl, Patricia Anne Simpson, of lowa, is attracting considerable attention in America. The daughter of a piano instructor, the little girl has already composed six pianoforte pieces and can play exceedingly well,, although she has had no formal instruction from her father, * # # Last week the home of Mr and Mrs W. T. Wilson was visited by a surprise party composed of the staff of the YM.C.A. Mr Wilson has lately relinquished hi* position as genera] secretary of this institute, and in recognition of his valuable services to the members and as a mark of their esteem, Mrs P. R. Chapman presented Mr Wilson with a series of books. At present In Australia, where she intends staying for about a year, is Mies Eleanor lange, of, Frankfurt, Germany, who founded the system of education known as the Roederberg Reform Schule. This system provides a specific type of education for children from the ages of six to 16. and Miss lange hopes to establish it in Australia for students between 16 and 21. Miss lange is also a . sculptor, and while in Australia she will probably do some work in that branch ol her profession. ** ■ * Mr and Mrs Bernard Shaw pay frequent visits to Southern Ireland and are great favourites with villagers and boatmen. One Glengarriff shopkeeper is proud of the fact that Mr Shaw purchases his eggs from her and carries them home himself. Possibly it was these very eggs that inspired the opening lines of Saint Joan.” for it is known that this play, beginning “Eggs eggs, eggs!” was written on Garinish Island. Mrs Shaw, whom he considers his best critic, was a County Cork lady. Miss Charlotte Payne Townshend, and was married 32 years ago. Her Idndness is much appreciated by patrons of the Cork Public Library, for she regularly despatches splendid consignments of books, which the library could not otherwise afford. ♦ * *

•• Hayward’e furniture hae made its way by the way it’s made.” Why? Because it’s the beet. People are proud to have Hayward’s furniture in their 'lomes. —C. and W. Hayward, Ltd., 141 leorge street, Dunedin, —Advt,

*. * * Note. —When deciding on your Gloves >r Stockings go to the specialist, London Town Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost.George street (next Jay’s).—Advt.

Miss Miller (late of Mr' Lucock'n. I’imarul is now in charge of the late H M'Neilrs hairdressing rooms. Permanent .vave; full head £2 2s. Open Saturday afternoons. Stock Exchange Building. Princes street. Phone 11-500.—Advt.

A very enjoyable function was held at the Ross'Home on August 4 to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of Mrs John Inglis, late of Waikouaiti. A pleasing feature of the afternoon was a Gaelic seng sung by the principal guest. Those. present were grateful to the matron tmd staff for their kindly assistance in making the afternoon such a success. An enjoyable nfeeting was brought to a close by an appropriate address delivered by the Rev. Mr Gairney. Miss Rhone Haszard, a New Zealand .artist, recently held an exhibition of wood cuts in the Gnlerie Paul, Alexandria, in company with her husband, Mr Leslie Greener, Rhone Hsszard’s “ Valley of the Marne” was bought for the Auckland Gallery’s' permanent collection lash year, and her “Coupee, Sark,” was hung in June at the Grafton Galleries, London.. Mr Greener’s colour wood cut. “Cyprus" has been accepted by the British Artists’ Exhibitions to hang at the Perens Art Gallery, Hull. Both artists had work in the Park Summer* Salon when they were working in France. They began their art studies at Christchurch, New Zealand. .*■ • *

On , August 6, at the Baptist Hall, Mornington, Mrs Charles North addressed a meeting convened for the purpose of forming a branch in that district of the League of Mothers, on “The Aims and Objects of the League." Mrs' North, who is a fluent and enthusiastic speaker, so interested, the large audience that a branch was immediately .formed, and the following were elected to office:—Presit dent, Mrs'Dodds; secretary, Mrs Aikmau; committee—Mesdames Maclndoe. Nimmo, M’Nnry, Sparrow, and Matheson. It was decided to hold the first meeting in the Mornington Baptist Hall- on the first Thursday of.next.month at 2.30 p.m.

Few brides would dare to be photographed in their bridal garb before. their, wedding day. It is-a superstition‘which even modern brides seldom dare to defy, but Miss Doreen 1 Shortt', the daughter of-, the Right Hon. Edward Shortt, K.C., the fllm 1 censor, risked being photographed in her golden wedding gown two days before her wedding. Her marriage took, place one June afternoon at the Savoy. Chapel to Mr Harold Ingrams, Assistant Colonial Secretary of Mauritius.. •’ She had a retinue of, six children, three little boys and three little, girls. Miss Doreen Shortt, by the way, placed herself at the disposal of the Red Cross Society -for blood transfusion purposes, and more than one .dying person -has cause ‘to be grateful to her for her services. .' ■ « *

Do not be surprised if some day the London mails brings you your ■ friend’s voice instead of a letter. A talkie box has'been installed in one of the big London shops where you qan pop in-and. buy a record of your voice—a shilling for'one side of the disc only and' cighteenpence for both. A red light flashes the signalto start talking. The sensation* : we arc told, is uncanny in the extrema to hear your own voice echoing back at "you as it were. Only a two-minute conversation 1 is allowed so the talker needs to enter the box with. his* or her words well planned beforehand.. One diminutive girl jf three was heard lisping out a message, to an uncle in 'South Africa, whorii. she had never seen.

There are many small, unusual ways m which a woman' may add tp* her income, though perhaps not so many here as in the -Homeland. ' One .Australian lady epecialisies in arranging flowers in a bowl, so that the purchaser, need only buy the lot, and take them home for the table. Another encouraged hygiene, and the save-the-baby-ideal, by printing bn lettering (in ink that can’t be licked'off) Please do not Kiss Me," and selling the disc for baby’s adornment. Sweet making is commoner Jn Auckland, but one lady has rather struck out for herself by specialising as a doll’s doctor, or' rather surgeon. She is luckier than her counterpart in' medical life, for if her patient loses, her head, in actual., fact this can be restored with entire satisfaction to the dolls mother. ■;** . , #

On August 2 the first of the. working meetings of the Awamangu ; Women’s Institute was held, 'the president, * Mrs J. Cochrane.- being in the chair. Business was. dealt with and three-new members were enrolled. Mesdames A- Ramsey and J. Ramsey , were hostesses for the afternoon.' ■ The social half-hour consisted of sorigSr.music, and readings, And any member not contributing an item .paying a penny fine. The competition lor the afternoon was the most useful article or articles that could be' made from. a’ sugar bag. The first prize was awarded, to Mrs A. Ramsey for her suggestion—“A duster bag," and " a rabbit'bag." Mrs W. Craig secured second place- with “ a cushion black cat”;. Mrs Hyslop third place for "a, Peg bag,?' “oven cloth," ‘/ kettle holder," arid Mrs M'Arthur fourth place for ‘a - shopping bag,”-.and a brush and comb bag.” . '

On July 2 the women of Awamangu met at- the residence of Mr T. Smollett to hear ’Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Edwin Smith, of .Greenfield, explain the good work done by the New Zealand Women’s ■lnstitute. After an-attentive hearing, those present decided to- form ‘ a branch rin the district. The following officebearers were then elected:—President, Mrs-J. Cochrane; vice-president, Mrs W. Craig, hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs C. H. Taylor. A very enjoyable social time followed, and supper Was provided by Miss Smollett./ Before dispersing it was decided to hold, on July 5, a meeting at the home of M|rs Wi Craig to discuss piatters. The meeting at Mrs W, Craig’s residence proved a successful one, almost every lady ,in the district atterfding. A committee of five were. elected, and it was decided that future meetings wiuld be held in the Awamangu .School -on the first Saturday in each month at 2.30 p.m.

A very pretty evening wedding, was solemnised at St,, Peter’s Church -recently when Alice Florence Gertrude Mason, Youngest daughter of Mrs C. Mason, ofSt. • Kilda, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr Walter Scott, eldest son of Mr George Scott, of Wanganui. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon Button. The altar had' been specially decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. As the 'bride entered the church on the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr Hargreaves, the organist. Miss B. Favell, played -the Wedding March." The bride; was charmingly attired jn a ■ gown of georgette and silver lace over satin, and a eayily-embroidered bridal veil, arid she carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums.' She was attended by four bridesmaids—her niece, Miss Phyllis Mason, who wore a beauti-fully-embroidered white ge'orgette frock; Miss Elva Hargreaves, green celanese, whose frock blended harmoniously ' with the pale pink crepe de chine frock worn by Miss Edna. Austin and the flame georgette effectively worn by Miss Audrey Hargreaves. The dainty quartet wore picture hats, and carried lovely bouquets of seasonal blooms. The bridegroom was assisted ‘by Mr J, C. Fogarty, as best man, and Mr R. Scott, as grooms-' man. After the' register had been signed the bridal party and guests adjourned to the Coronation Hall, St. Kilda, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of, the customary, toasts being honoured, and hearty felicitations extended to the happy couple. The guests were received by the bride’s mother, who was attired in a gown of georgette over black satin. After the breakfast a dance was held.until a late hour, and was fully enjoyed by young and old. The newly-married couple were the recipients of many useful, ornamental, and valuable gifts, including cheques from many relatione and friqnds. Wonderful evidence of the popularity of the couple was given by the large number of congratulatory telegrams received from all parts of New Zealand. The following morning the couple left for the north on their honeymoon tour, and will gradually make their way to Wanganui, where they intend to reside. SCEPTICAL ABOUT SYDAL? Have you put down ns “advertiser’s talk” all you have read about Sydal. though you still suffer .with chapped and lough hands? Send 3d in stamps, with name and address, to Sydal Pty., Kent terrace, Wellington, for a trial oamplc to prove that Sydal is a wonderful hand emollient. —Advt

The fortnightly meeting of the Literary Circle of the St. Clair Women’s Association was held at the residence of MriS Lightfoot on Thursday, when a very pleasant evening was spent. Those taking part in the reading of the play, “Elizabeth Refuses,” were Mesdames Lightfoot, M'Clathcy. Archbold, Misses Hould, Grifcg, and P. Barltrop.

English and American women are beginning a revolt from the tyranny of the trailing dress. Even in ballrooms'where the trailing gown-looks its best it is a general nuisance.' For afternoon wear .it is not only cumbersome and awkward, but definitely ridiqplous. It trips one up getting in or out of trams and motors, and it grows dripping and dank at the hem in wet weather. However sensible our women may be, they cannot set or lead a fashion in New Zealand. It. is for the leaders of the Anglo-Saxon beau monde in Britain and America to refuse to wear these trailing and insanitary robes. Let us all hope for the best!

Thestnetribers of the Glydevale Women’s Institute held their second birthday party: last month, when there was a large attendance of'members and- friends, and also members from the Greenfield, Tuapeka Mouth, and Warepa Institutes. The president of the Glydevale Institute was hostess, and extended to eVeryone a hearty welcome. The,meeting opened with the institute anthem, followed by a pianoforte solo rendered by Miss Mary Miller," who received hearty applause. This was followed by games and competitions, a photograph- competition causing much amusement. Miss Kathie Weir and Mrs A. I. Miller rendered solos which werS much enjoyed. - .The various games ‘and competitions were won by Mrs Souness, Mrs Winter, and Miss Molly Dunlop. A. competition for the “best winter pudding” was won by.Mrs-P. Mailer, Mrs -M'Ailum being- placed second. .Members of the.marquetry class displayedsome.very nice work, Miss Kathie Weir being, awarded-, first prize for drawing and colouring, and Mrs Weir and Mies Buttar equal for polishing. Miss Lily May was the judge. \ Two essays on '' -Our Institute: Its -Work’ 'and Ideals,” were read by Mrs Kee arid Mrs ,Weir, and. we re very ■ highly . commented upon. The speakers for- the ' afternoon were Mrs Cookflley. Mrs Kee, and Mrs Mackenzie, of the Glydevale Women's Institute, Mrs Caldwell, ,o£ Greenfield, organiser, and Mrs Ayson, of the Warepa Institute. Afternoon tea was then dispensed,'and the beautiful birthday cake made by Mrs Stirling, and decorated by Mrs Kee, was cut and passed round. A .very. enjoyable afternoon was brought to a close with the: singing of the National Anthem. -. .’ : I * * ■ *

Their Excellencies Loqd and Lady Bledisloe entertained nearly 600'guests at a delightful ball, given on August 6 at Government H6use. The ballroom was decorated with masses of flowering plants' from the greenhouses,.and with the many-hued dresses of the ladies and scarlet uniforms presented a very’bright sight. Every preparation had been-made for the comfort of the guests. Bright fires burned in the drawing .. rooms, where, beautiful flowers were placed in vases and bowls.- Even her Excellency’s own sitting room was thrown-.open,, and a bowl of .tinted freesias gave fragrance. Not only, these places arid the downstairs corridor - were available- for sitting but, but also the upstairs corridor had been furnished for that pur'pose. Light refreshments were served, in the billiard room and in the "alcove behind the main staircase, while in - the large entrance hall the end corridor, and another small room, as well as in the .dining room, tables were laid for supper, at which the guests were seated. All the tables were decorated with small primulas, while the long dining table set for .the official party had! bowls of violets and a row of double silver candelabra down the centre, which glbamed in the. polished wood, guiltless of cloth. A large number could be seated at once, and in consequence supper was served particularly quickly. The. guests, Vere assembled in the ballroom when their Excellencies' entered, they; having received the debutantes and their parents in the large drawing room previously, and dancing commenced After their entrance. Her Excellency Lady, Bledisloe l wore a white gown of soft velvet, and tulle, made in princess style. 'tlie "bodice of. velvet crit' into a leaf design on corsage, and lowwaistline, and starred with diamante, while the skirt .of tulle was full,-and fell to the ground. She wore pearl arid diamond ornaments,- and carried a feather, fan. Mrs Bathurst wore a frock of cream lace, made king, with coatee of’lace, hayling a fur collar.. Mrs A. C. Day. was in deep green satin,' 1 with overdress of gold lace. Miss. Gillespie wore -rose' ping shot taffeta, the full, tong skirt finished with a bunchy bow at'the back. Mrs’G. W. Forbes, ’ -who presented ..her debutante daughter, wore black lace over royal'hlue, and a black and silver cloak,

- On the evening of August 8 the "young people of lOwafea; held a successful ball in the Owaka Memorial Hall.' The hall.had been artistically decorated for the‘.occasion, by the members of the Young People’s Committee, whb ■ spared no effort in endeavouring to make the' evening a’ felicitous one.' The function was weir attended, approximately 100 -. couples being present, all of whom spent an enjoyable evening daftoing to the ’ appropriate music oi Bain’s Orchestra (of, Gore)> JDnring the. evening extras were played 1 by Mrs Booth arid Miss Martin. A lucky spot waltz was won by MisaK. M‘Nutt'and Mr R. Stevenson. Messrs W. Lane, 6. OhapmanCohen, J. M‘Nutt* and A. W-.. Eagan made efficient M.C.’s. ably controlling the programme, which concluded at 2 a.m.. Among the ladies present were the following members of the committee:—Miss K. MWutt, wearing frilled daffodil georgette and net; Miss A. M'Leod, Betty olue crepe, de chine-and floral velvet cloak; Miss A.‘ Holland, salmon taffeta and sequins; Miss C. Courtier, French blue sprig taffeta; > Miss 'E. Reid, black embossed georgette and gold lace; 'Miss E. Seelen, green silk lace and figured taffeta; Miss S. Martin, almond. green-celauese, satin arid-gold, chiffon-velvet bridge coat; Miss, J: Forsyth, lime georgette; and Mrs Booth,' black lace arid flame seqhins gown: Mrs J. iPagey, eau-de-nil- georgette; Mrs R. Latta," flame georgette and velvet; Mrs L. Smith, green crepe de chine; Mrs A. E. Hey (Winton), black crepe de chine andOriental trimming; Mrs G, Warnock, blue beaded satin and lace; Mrs R. Cubitt, flesh-coloured lace; Mrs D.'Buchanan,' red beaded- georgette; Mrs Anderson, pink lace and green satin; Mrs I. Watt, blush georgette and lace; Mrs J. Mitchell, ivory silk georgette and silk lace; Mrs D. M‘Neil> ivory beaded georgette; -Mrs W. Caley, rose crepe de chine and silver laco; Mrs C' Jewell, blue georgette and lace; Mrs J. M'Laohlan, green satin; Mrs-R. Roger, rose georgette and lace; Mrs A. Roger, flame silk.and lace; Mrs J. Lctean, navy blue'celanese silk; Mrs W. Sheddan, black crepe de chine and lace; Mrs- Fca, floral silk velvet; Sister Pullar, black taffeta and gold lace; Bister Young, lemon sprig taffeta; Nurse Craig, frilled floral Seorgette; Miss Latta, apricot taffeta; lies Goodsir, blue satin and georgette; Miss G. Grenfell, lemon organdie and lace; Miss E. Abernethy,, green georgette and lace; Miss Mv Abernethy, red georgette .trimmed with silver; Miss N. Craigie, nluc georgette and satin; Miss J. Gibbs (Dunedin) , blue' crepe de chine trimmed with, silver;- Miss G. Gibbs, apricA lace and satin; Miss C. Chalmers, pink silk and tulle; Miss A. Kilgour, gold ring velvet; Miss R. Craigie, moonshine voile de luxe; Miss Fraser*. nlriiond green crepe de chine; Miss F. Fraser, npplegreen celanese and gold lace; Miss L. Walker pale pink celanese; Miss E. M'Neil, orange celanese; Miss K. Carpenter, sage green celanese georgette; Miss B. Murray, heliotrope crepe de chine: Miss J; Gall, powder blue crepe de chine; Miss M. Laughton, pale gTeen satin: Miss Shaw, green and pink georgette; Miss Vial* black georgettte; Miss Barnes, jade green lace relieved with red;’ F. Hickey, apricot lace; Miss A. Tobin (Morton Mains), blue gerogette and silver lace; Miss R. Spence, pink chiffon and silver trimmings; Miss S. Harrison, blue satin; Miss N. Scott, flame celanese; Miss K. Geary, blue celanese; Miss J. Luinsderi,-flame taffeta; Miss M. Scott, pink georgette trlirfmed with gold; Miss M. Mitchell, flame celanese satin and silk lace; Miss M. Caley, emerald green crepe de chine-and georgette; Miss V. Jewell, pink efepe de chine; Miss I. Jewell, lavender satin; Miss Dark, green satin and tinsel bridge coat; and A. Logan, pink georgette and- silver lace.