Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21198, 2 December 1930, Page 16

Notes for Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Joseph M'George has returned from W elhngton. Lee-Smith is on a holiday visit to Christchurch, ''' 'l' Dr and Mrs C. North have left for Christchurch. T Mrs H. Shrimptoii has returned from the North Island. * * * Mrs hrank Ball, of Wyndham, is a visitor to this city. * + * Mrs Vernon Woods, of Becks, is paying a visit to Timaru. * * * . M*' and Mrs 11. D. McDonald arc enjoying a stay at Queenstown. * s-. * Miss L. Hart is at present paying a brief visit to Christchurch. * * « Mrs L. Smith is at present enjoying a short stay in Christchurch. "T* V Mr and Mrs J. Snell are at present on a holiday visit to Queenstown. * * * Miss M'Cubbin, of Queenstown, has been spending a few days in Dunedin. * * * Mrs Charles Tripp, of Southland, is paying a short visit to Dunedin. ❖ # * Mrs R. G. Sise is visiting Invercargill as the guest of Mrs F. D. Morah. Mrs Howard Tripp, of Timaru, will leave to-day on her return journey. »JS' # * Mr and Mrs R. Finch, of Oamaru, are paying a brief visit to Christchurch. * * * Mies Muriel G. Hart, of Lawrence, is making a short stay in Christchurch. * * * Mrs P. S. Crisp and Miss Annie Clarkson, of Auckland, have returned north. * * * Mrs G. Abercrombie is visiting Riverton as the guest of Mrs T. Abercrombie. * # * Miss Ethel Rogers is visiting Christchurch as the guest of Mrs C. Satchell. * # # Mrs Irwin, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Lee Cogan, Cumberland street. * * Mrs W. T. Ritchie, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs J. M, Ritchie, Pitt street. * # * Sir Walter and Lady Skinner left Dunedin on Thursday en route for Auckland. * * * Mr and Mrs L. Cook returned on Friday from a visit to Miss Blandford, Timaru. * * * Miss Hunter-Weston, of Timaru, is the guest of Sir John Roberts, Littlebourno. * * * _ Mra_ Leon. Curtis, of Queenstown, arrived in Dunedin on Thursday on a short visit. * * * Mrs C. Gillies, of “ Mayfield,” Timaru, is the guest of Mrs A. D. Bell, Shag Valley. * * * Miss Z, Hart has returned from a long holiday spent touring the North and South Islands. * * # Mrs D. B. Walton, of Oamaru, is visiting Wanganui as the guest of Mrs E. M. Cranstone. ♦ * * Miss Jean Begg has returned to Auckland from a visit to her mother at NorthEast Valley. * * >!« Miss A. M. Bowhyes left yesterday for Christchurch, where she will spend her summer vacation. * * ♦ Mrs Easther and Mrs F. Ibbotson are visiting “ Garthmyl,” Middlemarch, as the guests of Mr J. Elliot. * * ♦ Miss Joyce Clarke, of Woodbaugh, has returned to Dunedin after a nine months’ holiday visit to Australia. * * * Mr and Mrs > E. A. Phillips have returned from a visit to Winton, where they were the guests of Mrs J. T, Butler. * * * Mrs M. Olive, who for many years was proprietress of the Railway Hotel, Winton, arrived in Dunedin on Friday evening. * * * Miss N. Storey, of “Venlau,” Southwho has been the guest of Mrs J. S. Sinclair, Momington, has returned to her home. * * * Mr and Mrs L. N. Ritchie of Raetihi, who have been the guests of Mrs P. L. Ritchie, of “ Norwood,” Roslyn, left yesterday for their home. * * * , ,?aterson and Mrs R. Kingston left Dunedin on Friday for Timaru, where they will be the guests of Mrs W. Davidson for a few weeks. * * * : Sir James Allen will give a luncheon talk to members of the Otago Women’s Gmb on Thursday—his subject being “ The King Emperor and his Representatives.” * # * General satisfaction was expressed in Holland at the passing of a Bill in the Netherlands Parliament admitting women to the positions of burgomaster and town clerk, * * * Major Sir Henry Bernard de la Peer Beresford-Peirse, Bart., D.S.O. and Lady Mabel Beresford-Peirse were passengers by tlje Remuera which arrived at Wellington on Sunday. * * # Miss Joan Ritchie, who has been the guest of Mrs G. H. Cossins, Timaru, left tor Auckland on Friday to meet her aunt, Mrs lan Mackenzie, of Maple Bay, who arrived in New Zealand on Sunday by the .Niagara. ** ' # Dr Harriet Clisby, the oldest woman doctor in the world, celebrated her 100th birthday recently. Born in England, she was taken to Australia by her parents when only seven Shortly after attaining her twentieth birthday she founded Australms first magazine, and at the age of 28 she decided to take up medicine. Mrs s by t? 01 * ber diploma in New York in 1805, subsequently remaining in America lot more than 20 years. Later she went to Geneva, and finally settled in England * ¥ ¥ The Misses M’Hutcheson are holding their Annual Christmas Gift Sale of Hand-made Novelties at 255 George street (next to Barling’s Cake Shop) from Monday, December 1, until Saturday, December 6.—Advt. * * # So good that the richest man on earth cannot buy anything better. So economical that the poorest man on earth cannot afford to buy anywhere else!—C. and W. Hayward, Ltd., 141 George street. —Advt. * * * Mr and Mrs Napier are still conductive Te Kiteroa” n the popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimate: modern house with electric light and drainage. Ideal Climate, Beautiful Garden, Extensive View For illustrated descriptive circular containing full particulars address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate, Telephone 151, Waimate.— Advt. * # 5|S Note.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist, London iown Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost.— George street (next Jay's).—Advt. * * * Ladies requiring permanent waving, marcel, water waving, facial or hair treatment, should consult Miss Miller and Mrs Shnmpton at the Stock Exchange Hairdressers and Tobacconists. Inecto Dyea in stock. Phone 11-560. —Advt.

Miss Moya Taylor, who has been spending the past few months in the North Island, expects to leave shortly en route tor bydney Her many friends will he p cased to know that she is now completely restored to health.

Sirs Stanley Batchelor was hostess at a morning tea given at Tudor Hall on Saturday m honour of Mrs W. T. Ritchie, ot Timaru. Other guests present were: Mr and Mrs Murray (Blenheim), Misses -itt- 1 ,?- Batchelor, P. Ritchie (Timaru), and Williams. *

Miss Tilly Gilliand has left for Wellington on an extended holiday, where she will later attend the marriage of her brother Wallace, son of Mr and Mrs Cilnand, of this city. During her stay M!ss Grilhand will be the guest of Mr and Mrs Robinson, Brooklyn.

Thursday evening Miss Ngaira Wilson entertained a number of guests at her home in Pacific street, Roslyn, at a kitchen evening in honour of Miss Netta Legge, who is to be a Christmas unde. Miss Legge was the recipient of many useful and acceptable gifts. Among those present were Mesdames Legge and Wilson, Misses Manhire (2), Wilson (2), Laurence (2). B. Debenham, J. Begg P. Anderson (Wanganui), K. Kirk, ’B. s a^?,eSl ABen, L. Stevens, C. Payne, . Thompson, and L. Fraser. On Saturday evening a surprise party paid a visit to Mrs H, B, Legge’s residence, Musselburgh Rise, in honour of Miss Netta Legge, a bride-elect, the hostess Mrs C. A. Thompson, Many heautiful and ornamental gifts were presented to Miss Legge, and a very enjoyable evening was terminated with the singing of ill , all K Syne.” Those present included Mesdames Thompson, Legge. WilLaurence, and Glue, Misses Wilson 2 , Debenham (2), K. Kirk, Laurence (3), N. Thompson, Manhire (2), and W. Buss, and Messrs Thompson, Wilson, Legge, Laurence, Glue, and Brook. ,

The large sitting room at Ross Home presented a very gay appearance last Thursday afternoon, the occasion being a Christmas party given by the North-East Valley Presbyterian Mothers’ Choir. Fancy paper hats, which were worn by everyone present, imparted a "Christmassy” feeling to the atmosphere. After a delightful afternoon tea had been partaken of, a programme of choruses, solos, duets, carols, and a trio, and a recitation given by a member of the choir, items were contributed by two old gentlemen which were greatly enjoyed. The singing of “Auld Lang the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable afternoon to a close.

Lake Wanaka is still attracting visitors to its precincts. Among those staying at the Wanaka Hotel are: Mr George E. Clow, London; Miss F. E, Elliott, Capetown; Mrs Mills-Palmer, Auckland; Mr and Mrs S. H. Gilmer, Wellington; Mr £J)d Mrs W. Moody, Timaru; A. C. Nichols, A. M'Laren, Maheno; H. Elvidge, Mr and Mrs Hampton Justice, F. J. Sherwood, G. Abercrombie, A. M'Cullen, Mr and Mrs S. M. Harrison, 6. Patterson, D. Samuel, T, Sullivan, F. Forbes, Dunedin; J Dougherty, J, Kelly, Robert Hewitt, John Hart, Miss Cochrane, Miss H. O'Kane. E, Tohill, Alexandra; Mr and Mrs W. A. Service, Invercargill.

The members of the home nursing class held under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association concluded the session with a party on the evening of November 27 in the lecture room at headquarters. Over 20 ladies of the class attended and a very jolly evening was spent in competitions, dancing, and conversation. Opportunity was taken of showing in tangible form the esteem in which the lecturer, Sister Kirkpatrick, is held by presenting her with a book and a posy from the class. Expression was also given of the appreciation of the work done for home nursing and first aid classes by Mrs Fox. The other guests of the evening, Mrs Beaumont and Miss Harborow, were each presented with a posy. The evening was brought to a conclusion after a very pleasant supper, * * * There was great excitement in the Prime Minister’s household at No. 10 Downing street recently when the engagement of Mr MacDonald’s daughter, Joan, to Alastair Mackinnon, M.8.C7M., was announced (writes a London correspondent). Miss Joan MacDonald, who is 22 years of age, and her fiance, who is 23, first met eight months ago in the operating theatre of the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, where, as students, they were witnessing an operation. When interviewed, they were_ both very shy, and somewhat loath to discuss their future plans. Dr Mackinnon said he would shortly take up an appointment as house physician at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, and Mies MacDonald intended taking her degree before they married, which, he thought, would be in about two years’ time.

Petite Soiree,_ the social club of the Dunedin Operatic and Dramatic Society, is at present restricted in its activities consequent to the society’s rehearsals for the pantomime " Cinderella,” which is shortly to be staged. That the club has overcome this difficulty and is catering for the members’ demands, however, was evidenced on Thursday evening last when 100 members and friends indulged in a theatre party at His Majesty’s Theatre, where they witnessed the premier performance of “ The Belle of New York.” It will be remembered that the society purposed staging this musical comedy this month, but on learning that the J. C. Williamson firm had included it in its itinerary they abandoned the idea. The club is to be congratulated on its initiative in arranging and organising the party for the members, who should benefit considerably from an observation of the interpretation given of the various characters by the professional players, ss From time to time Miss Frances Hodgkins, of Dunedin, has exhibited her paintings in London. . A great deal of her work, however, has been done in France, and it is there she has been more highly acclaimed than in England.- A selection of her pictures now on view at St. Gqprge’s Gallery has been exercising the minds of art critics. It is difficult to place Miss Hodgkins, for she belongs to no school. In the past the London critics have kept silent —possibly, they sensed a greatness which they could not understand. On this occasion The Times critic has launched out upon a half column of appreciation and he cannot be accused of cloaking his meaning altogether in vague phrases. In the gallery itself—admittedly a place whereopinion is biassed in the artist’s favour—Miss Hodgkins is being compared to the greatest of modern artists. That a section of the public is ready to recognise the artist’s talent is seen by the large proportion of the pictures which have already been sold.

Determined efforts by a band of 16 English women are being made to capture the “beauty” business of London. Working from a central parlour in Bond street, using British machinery, methods, and cosmetics, this patriotic little group of workers are receiving every encouragement to extend their operations throughout England. Already a large area is covered by representatives who travel regularly; to hotels and private homes. Eight of the staff are in constant attendance.. in a room specially reserved for their use in one of London’s largest West End hotels, and a similar parlour is being opened at a short date in the same locality. All classes of work are performed in these places, including making up, washing and waving hair, manicuring and facial treatment. Visitors at Cowes and other house parties demand the services of a London hairdresser or manicurist, and girls are sent down as early as 8.30 a.m. to give treatment. As many women prefer to be treated at their own homes, even though they may be within walking distance of an establishment, and are prepared to pay quite twice the usual fees for expert services, the idea has “ caught on,” and the firm are consequently tremendously busy. _ Another innovation of this firm is a senes of lessons given to debutantes, mostly to j’oung girls who have just left school, in the care of their skin and hair and make-up for dances and parties.

he fourth annual meeting of the Dunedin League of Mothers was held on Thursday afternoon last in the Y.M.C.A. lecture room._ Mrs W. A. Ross presided. The session just closed has been a very successful one, the attendance throughout being well maintained. Care was exercised to keep the main objects of the league before members. Special prominence was given in the syllabus to religious training in the home, thus conforming with the wish expressed by Lady Alice Fergusson before her departure. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted, and the election of office bearers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs W. A. Rosa; vicepresidents, Mrs C. North and Mrs H. C. Campbell; secretary, Mrs T. M'Gregor; treasurer, Mrs S. P. Cameron; magazine secretary. Mrs Magnus Johnson.; tea conveners, Mrs Chapman and Mrs M‘Austin; musical convener, Mrs H. C. Campbell; committee—Mesdames Armit, Adamson, Bain, Highet, Lawrence, Holden, Mernngton, M’Lean, Didham, O’Neill, Pinfold, Stenhouse, Stedman, and Ramsay. During the afternoon Mrs Fergus rendered vocal solos, and Mrs Lawrence elocutionary items. _ Afternoon tea was served, and a discussion on a suitable programme for next year closed the meeting. Next year’s activities will begin in March.

A golden wedding of interest in the Waikato district was that of Mr and Mrs F. Gibson Parsonson, of Claudelands, Hamilton, which was celebrated in the Masonic Hall, Claudelands. Mr Parsonson was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, and came to New Zealand in the sailing ship Euterpe in 1879. In November. 1880, he married Miss Clara Isabella Fowler, youngest daughter of Mr George Fowler, of Hobart, Tasmania, and then settled in Christchurch, where they lived for 31 years, and where their family were ’ born, and educated. At various times Mr and Mrs Parsonson have lived in Masterton, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington, and for the past 10 years they have resided in Hamilton. There are eight children living, and 23 grandchildren. The sons are:—Mr H. J, H. Parsonson, Masterton; Mr G. C. Parsonson, Sydney; Mr S. V. Parsonson, Hamilton; Mr H. F. Parsonson, New Plymouth; and Mr C. F. Parsonson, Martinborough. The daughters are Mrs S. Thomson, Melbourne, and Mesdames S. H. Phillips and C. E. Cooke, both of Hamilton. The hall was effectively decorated with gold streamers, and a huge golden bell was suspended over the table where the wedding breakfast was set. Mr and Mrs Lonsdale and Mrs E. G. Johnson gave some very enjoyable items. Mrs Parsoneon received her guests wearing a frock of beige crepe de chine, with lace and hat to match, and carried a golden posy. Mr and Mrs Parsonson were the recipients of many telegrams and cablegrams of congratulation, and also received numerous beautiful gifts, which testified to their popularity in various parts of the Dominion, *. * * The Metropolitan Trotting Club’s kiosk at Addington on Thursday evening last twinkled with scarlet and blue lights when the conversazione held in connection with the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons took place. The estimated attendance of over 800 people, which included visitors from all parts of the Dominion, showed the importance and interest attached to the function. A decorative scheme in keeping with its unusual size and design, carried but in graceful festoons of red and white and relieved with baskets of delicate, feathery ferns and greenery at intervals about the walls enhanced the spacious room, while the wide verandas, through which entrance was made, were comfortably sheltered and furnished. A background draped in appropriate shades in one corner where a curtained dias served as a stage for the early portion of the evening’s entertainment—a period punctuated with songs grave and gay or of popular topical flavour, snatches of music and humorous cross-talk for which the Civic Troubadors (Messrs Fraser Thomson, W. R. Lascclles, E. Lawn, A. T. C. Sellars, S. Andrews, M. J. Burns, and Dr R. A’Court) were responsible, showed professional knowledge of requirements. The grand master (his Excellency the Governor-General) arrived shortly before the commencement of the programme, and. was accorded an ovation. The past grand master (Mr J, J< Dougall) during a short interlude, spoke of his Excellency's predecessors. Sir Charles Fergusson and Lord Jellicoe, as distinguished men who had done them the honour of. acting as head of the lodge. They now had as grand master a Governor-General distinguished in agricultural matters, whose valuable advice and interest on such questions had been much appreciated since his arrival in the Dominion, His Excellency made a humourous response, and spoke of the pleasure with which he had heard the evening’s programme, “ Before I arrived in New Zealand,” he added, “ I heard that its people were so busy earning a livelihood that they had no time for development of the arts. I have already been entirely undeceived on their musical and dramatic talents.” A dance followed the programme. Supper was served beneath the main grand stand, the tables beigj gaily centred with vases of mixed blooms.

The last meeting of the year of the National Council of Women was held on November 27 at the Otago Women's Club. Mrs Denton Leech, former president, in the absence of the president, Mrs E. Aslin, presided. Mrs Leech congratulated the branch op its growth, numerically and financially, this being due in a great degree to its president, secretary, and treasurer. The secretary. Miss Sherriff, in replying, reminded Mrs Leech of the pioneers; some of whom were still with them, A letter which was read from Lady Sidey, who sent good wishes to the Dunedin branch, told of her visit to the Canadian Women’s Club, whose chief aim is the fostering of the interests ofthe Empire and whose surplus funds are used to further education by granting scholarships. She mentioned that the president of the Vancouver National Council of Women, who was also present, was kefenly interested to hear of the m<r^ - doings of the New Zealand women. In New York Lady Sidey and party were given a Government motor bicycle police escort to pilot them through the traffic on their way down to the s.s. Majestic the traffic being very congested at that time of the day. It was interesting to see how motor cars and other vehicles moved out of their way at a wave from the leader’s hand. Extracts from Lady Aberdeen’s letter regarding the Quinquennial Conference held at' Vienna, were read, public health and child welfare being specially emphasised. The I.C.W. Office, which was opened at Geneva during the sitting of the Assembly of League of Nations, presented a record of most useful work. The National Council branch in Dunedin has ordered a volume of quinquennial transactions so that members may read its contents and learn what is being done. Mrs Leech read some resolutions from Mrs Cadbury (convener of the Peace and Arbitration Committee of International Council of Women. The attention of the meeting was drawn to extracts of special interest from the bulletin namely, that The International Council of Women, The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, The International Alliance of Women for Suffrage and Equal Citizenship, The International Federation of University Women, The World’s Young Women’s Christian Association, and The World Union of Women of International Concord, representing 40,000,00.0 women in 56 different countries, feel compelled > to call attention to an increasing and ominous tendency of the press, the general public, and even government circles to dietcuss the possibility of another war—this in utter disregard of the sacred pact renouncing war which has been signed by 57 civilised nations and which constitutes a flagrant slur on the national honour of the signatories of the Briand-Kellogg Pact. Nominations for five delegates were taken and remits from -the different branches to attend the biennial conference to be held in March were gone through, but will be more thoroughly studied at next meeting. Christmas and New Year greetings were then conveyed to members and an evening of full and useful discussion closed.