Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21213, 19 December 1930, Page 18

Notes for Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Timaru I '’ arq ? har left on Tuesday for * * * Timaru W> F ' Edmoud Ilas returned from ShSVaile?; Bdl Wi “ r6tUrn t0 ’ day t 0 * * * Mrs Hugh Pinch has returned to her home at Mocraki. * * Miss Nancy Orbell, of Timaru, i s a visitor to this city. ** ' * Mr and Mrs X. M'Crorie have returned from Central Otago. * * * Mr and Mrs E. H. Lough are enjoying a brief stay at Christchurch. 5 * * * Signor and Madame Squarise will leave by car to-day for Queenstown. * * * . Mrs J. A. Sim has left to spend the Christmas holidays at Queenstown. Mr and Mrs P. L. Ritchie wlil leave to-morrow by car for Lake Taupo. * * * Professor A, A, Strong has returned trom a brief holiday spent at Timaru. * * * Captain R. S. Park, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs S. M. Park, Roslyn. * * * . Eady Geraldine Robinson, of London, is the guest of Mrs P. R, Sargood, Newington. * -f p jt erson > o£ Woodville, is the guest of Mrs J. M. Paterson, Tennyson street. * * ♦ Mrs Winsbury White left during the week to spend the holidays in the North Island. * « * ! Mrs H. F, Maude, of Oamaru, has left to pay a visit to Mrs G. A* Martin at Timaru. * * * . Mrs Ernest Le Cren, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs J. A. Sim, Constitution street. * * Mre Robert Pinlayson, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs J, Rutherford Paterson, ings avenue. #■ * * Mr and Mrs Edgar Stead, of Christchurch, will leave early next year for a trip to England. Mrs Thomas Brown will leave on Monday for Timaru, where she will spend the Christmas vacation, * * « Mrs, Leslie Mills will leave during the week-end to spend the Christmas holidays at Lake Wanaka. * # * Mrs A. B. Carter, of Melbourne, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs P. H. Carr, Maoandrew Bay. # * ♦ Mrs Hugh Tolmie returned on Wednesday,,reolsl England.' She is at present residing at Onslow House. * * * Mrs G. I. Black will leave during the week-end for Karitane, where she will spend a six weeks’ holiday. * # * Miss Greta Paterson has left to spend a holiday at Timaru as the guest of Dr and Mrs C, A. Paterson. * * « Mrs J, Greenfield will leave Dunedin to-morrow for Wellington, where she has taken a flat for six weeks. *, . * . * Mr and Mrs. 6. Ritchie will leave to-day by car for Queenstown, where the Christmas holidays will be spent. * * * Mr and Mrs J, C, Stephens will leave to-morrow for Queenstown, where a three weeks holiday will be spent. *’ * * . Mrs G, W. Massingham and Miss Massingnam have left Dunedin to take up their residence in Wellington. * * * Dunedin visitors to "The Chateau,” Tongariro National Park, last week were Miss Matheson and Miss Easton. # * * Miss Betty Andrews will leave to-mor-row for Christchurch, where she will be the guest of Miss M. B. P. Clark. * * * Mr and Mrs R. R. Aspinall and family Will leave to-morrow for Lake Wanaka. where a camping holiday will be spent * * * Miss D. Rhodes, of " Hadlow,” Timaru was the guest of Mrs J. E. Macaei sey, St. Clair, has returned to her home. * * * Mr and Mrs George Chance will leave during tho week-end for Warrington-, where they will remain for the next six weeks. * * # The Citizen’s Day Nursery will be closed down from Christmas Eve, and will be reopened on the morning of Decemuer «o, * * * end Mrs Russell Ritchie and family will leave to-morrow to spend the Christmas vacation at their country residence at Moeraki. * * * Mr and Mrs John O’Shea, of WelImgton, who have been the guests of Mrs W. JVewland 3, London street, have returned north. * * # Mr and Mrs _ Douglas Shennan and family, of Adelaide, will be the guests of Mrs Watson Shennan, High street, for some months. * * * Mr and Mrs John Leech and Mr W. Leech will leave Dunedin to-day on a motor tour of the North Island extending over several weeks. * * * Captain and Mrs S. M. Sattherthwaite have left for Timaru to spend the Christ-maa-Lohdayfl as the guests of Mr and Mrs T. W. Satterthwaite. * * * Mieses Muriel and Mainey Hare left by the eecond express to connect with the Mamma for Sydney, where they intend spending a holiday. 4= * * Miss Sinclair, of Blenheim, will be a passenger by the through express to-mor-row, en route for “ The Laurels,” Tapanui, where the Christmas vacation will be spent. ♦ * * Furniture is the pleasing practical gift for any member of the family and for all the family to use and enjoy. Make this u happy Christmas—give Furniture.—C and W. Hayward, Ltd.. George street Aavt. * ». * ; Mr and Mrs Napier are still conducting Te Kiteroa,” the popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimatemodern bouse 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, * * * N?te.—When deciding on your Gloves or Stockings go to the specialist. London To\vn Hosiery Parlour, where you buy direct from mill at the lowest cost.George street (nest 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 Dyes in stock. Phone 11-500.—Advt. * * * Tulctidc Brides.—For bouquets, posies, shoals, etc., consult Miss Chapman, floral artiste, Moncneif and Stewart, 186 Princes street, Dunedin (opp. J. Edmonds) .—Advt

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,„^ rs F -H* Carr, accompanied by her mother, Mrs A. B, Carter, of Melbourne, will leave during the week-end to spend a fortnight’s holiday at Franz Josef Glacier, ’ * * * Miss Joan Cottrell will leave Dunedin to-morrow for Christchurch to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs A. C. Cottrell, who are going to Sumner for the Christmas holidays, * '( * * When Lord and Lady Baden-Powell come to blew Zealand and Australia in January they will be accompanied by Colonel lo Bretton, Boy Scout Commissioner m Dorset. * ❖ * Miss Norah Phillips, a bride-elect, has o®an the guest at a number of bridge and tea parties this week, among the hostesses being Misses I. Reid, B. Williams, Brewer, and J. Hoggitt. * * * Sir Stanley Fisher, ex-Chief Justice of Ceylon, and Lady Fisher were entertained yesterday at a luncheon party given by Sir James and Lady Allen at their residence, “Arana,” Clyde street. * * # Mrs Norton Oram and Misses Betty, Joan, and Nancy Oram are expected to arrive back in the Dominion within the next fortnight from a lengthy visit to Great Britain and the Continent, * s!c * The tallest, smallest, oldest, and youngest brides married in St. Cyrus Parish Church. Largs, Ayrshire, received dowries left by Mr John Orr, an ex-pay-master-general to the forces in India. * * * Mrs E. L. Vallange entertained a number of guests at a delightful morning tea party at her residence, “Te Koa, on luesday, after which an inspection of the beautiful gardens and grounds which surround the house was made. ♦ * * Miss A, M. Aitken, of Dunedin (writes our London correspondent) is returning to ~ atl d by the lonic; which is due at Auckland on January 10. Prior to her departure she had been staying at Nottingham. . * * * The engagement is announced of Daisy, elder daughter of Mrs E. Hohbs, of Rongotea. Palmerston North, and the late Mr tv Somerset, England, to Lr John Maxwell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Clarke, of Roslyn, Dunedin * * * Dame Clara Butt. at, the invitation of a gramophone recording company in Japan, is sailing for Tokio in a few days to make the first English records ever produced there. In Tokio she will sing with native musicians. * * sjt An enjoyable afternoon was spent on Tuesday at Avalon," the residence of Mrs J. C. MGeorge, where a number of Y ie nds met to wish “ bon voyage ” to Mrs A. C. M George, who is leaving shortly on a trip to England. * * ♦ Advice has been received that Mrs J. Ewing and Miss L. Gillies have returned to London after visiting Holland. Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Italy. Switzerland, France, and Belgium. They intend spending some time in London before proceeding to Scotland. # * * Dr Anthony J Parer and Mrs Parer, r *« uee ® s land, who have been the guests of Mrs H E. Shiel, of St. Clair, have left, with Mr Andrew Hegarty, of St. Clair, on a tour of the Southern Lakes and Mount Cook. Dr and Mrs Parer will return to Queensland after the New Year. * * * The committee of the Citizen’s Day Nursery would be pleased to receive at the present time gifts of vegetables, eggs, jam, and flowers for the institution. The members of the committee are grateful for the generous assistance which the public has extended to them in the past. * * * Miss Isabel Howled, acting-Dominion secretary of the National Council of Women, who has been teaching special classes at the Moray Place School for some months, wag entertained at tea at the e xiF tv on Friday by the executive of the Dunedin National Council of Women and other friends, prior to her departure for Christchurch. * # * Mrs Sidney Neill entertained a number of friends at a cabaret party at the eS y i n honour of Miss Bridget Letham, of . England. Among those present were— 1 Mmses A. Aoton-Adams, P. Stronach, M. ■ Bold, B. "Williams, J. Ritchie, B. Reeves, and O. Lyon (England). Messrs A. Whitcombe. Reeves (2), F. Edmond, Sydney Ne i 3l . J. Ritcbie,. Riley, and E. Gibbs, and Dr Colbeek. * * . * . getting, is a Victorian hobby coming into-fashion for modern women who are J lB ? 1 ? t° r their shingled coiffures to hold the hair in place during the night, home of the nets are in bright shades, though many women prefer to make the nets the exact tint of their hair. The nets are also used for long hair to confine locks to the shape of the neck, another Victorian fashion. * * * Mrs T, Nisbet was hostess yesterday afternoon at an afternoon tea given at the Otago Women’s Club in honour of Mrs Douglas Shennan, of Adelaide. The guests present included Lady Fenwick, Mesdames Edgar Hazlett, J, M. Gallaway, W. Laidlaw, C. S. Reid, Watson ohennan, J. Glendining, Garth Gallaway, find J. B. Gillian, Misses Glendining (2), Denniston, G, Galaway, and M. Black. * ' # * Mrs Lloyd Ross, of Dunedin, left tor New Zealand in the first week of NovemwTrr * Writes our London correspondent). Her husband, Mr Lloyd Ross, the holder of a Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship, who has been studying at' Manchester and at the School of Economics in London, is at present engaged on a history of trades Unionism in Australia, and is remaining in London. * * * On Wednesday, at,, the Otago Women’s Club Miss Morton was hoateee at a de--I'gntfnl luncheon party given in honour of Mrs Allan Dennison, of Canada, and Misses Phoebe and Jessie Jones, who will leave Dunedin shortly for a trip abroad. Among other guests present were Meedamee Owen, Lee, Guthrie, WakefieldHolmes, Cleghorn, and Cowie, Misses otokes, Owen, Sinclair. Dutton Downes, Ross, and Stevenson. * * * Mrs Seullin, wife of the Australian Fnnie i Minister, is returning from her first visit to England. Of medium height, shm, and with, neatly shingled head, ehe was interested in everything she saw there. Especially she liked the fine buildings of the Houses of Parliament, one of the places she found time to visit. It is unusual for a woman to know so much Of woods that she is able to distinguish one from another when seen. There are some, of course, about which few can make a mistake, but Mrs Seullin is not often wrong when giving a name to the wood of which a suite of furniture is made. She was particularly interested in the wood section of Australia House recently. When at home she paints a great deal landscapes in oils and pastels of flowers beine popular subjects for her brush. The annual break-up party of the junior pupils of Miss Tui Hutton took place on the afternoon of December 13 at the Savoy when the tables were tastefully decorated with an abundance of colourful flowers.. After the children had partaken a i in^,r afternoon tea they adjourned to the lounge, where the following prizes were presented by Mrs Hutton:—Silver medalists: Hon mention, elementary grade, R.A.M., London, Regcv Grovesdivision 11, theory, R.A.M., London, Eula Binning, Prize for best work in lower diinsion grade: Lois, Aldridge and Edward Small (equal). First prize elementary grade: Oriue Walker and Graham Cookson (equal). First prize primary division: Josephine Aldridge and Clarence i ntiglo (equal), hirst prize preliminary division: Eileen Excel] and Betty Anderson (equal). Highly commended: Joan ami Thelma Anthony. Prize for most consistent worker: Graham Cookson Progress prizes: Gir], Dulcie Goodlct; boy, Douglas Randle. '

Miss Ethel Jackson, secretary of the Womens Best Committee and Citizen’s iJay Nursery, was entertained by the members of the committee at the Savoy on the morning of December 12. In appreciation of the work clone on behalf of these organisations, Miss Jackson was presented with a handsome handbag. The president, Mrs Walter Ross, in making the presentation, referred to the services rendered by Miss Jackson, and to the high esteem in which she was held by the committee. Miss Jackson suitably replied, thanking the committee for its handsome and useful gift. She said she trusted she would still be able to further the work of both the Citizen’s Day Nursery and women’s Best Room. V v Visitors to Lake Wanaka who stayed last week at the Wanaka Hotel included: Mr and Mrs A. F. Price (London): Mr and Mrs Mirow (Rabau!); Mr and Mrs % E. H i H 4, Mr G. F. Yerex (Wellington) ; Mr J. R. M'Cullock (Ngapara); Mr and Mrs W. J. Pritchard, Muss , Haunmgton, Miss M. Morton (Christchurch); Miss Gluyas (Morven); Mr Cherry, Mr G. -Henderson, Mr Thomas M. Ball, Mr F. E. Rankin, Mr E. N. Stewart, Mr L. R. Dawson, Mr R. M. Meffen, Mr S. Marshall, Miss 0. Hughson, Mr F. E. Young, Mr N. C. Kensington (Dunedin); Miss Lob, Mrs Pett (Bright.ou) JMr and Mrs Marshall, Miss H. Mars T hall (Balclutha); Mr P. H. Lindup, Mr M. Macdonald (Alexandra); Mr D. MTiennan (Dunrobin); Mr F. D. MorMr find Mrs A. V. Poole (InvercarKill). * * . The Owaka branch of the women’s diviSlon of the Farmers’ Union held its monthly meeting on November 20 in the Memorial Hall of Owaka, over which Mrs Logan presided. A considerable amount of business was dealt with during the atternooon._ A committee, consisting of the following ladies—Mesdames Logan, Landreth, Walker, Craigie, Ashmore, and Hotop, was elected to confer with the ladies of neighbouring branches concerning the organising of a picnic which is to be held early in January. The sample menu from the Home Science Department was handed round and briefly discussed. It was decided to hold the next meeting, which will take the form of a “bring and buy fair,” early in February. It was also decided to make application to the Home Science Extension Department for three lectures to he given next year. Afternoon tea was then dispensed by Mesdames Hotop and Ashmore. * * * . Recent guests at the White Star Hotel include:—Miss Leatham, Mr J. Anderson, Mr S., F. Jackson, England; Mr T.' WatsoUj South Africa; Mrs E. S. Hills, St. Louis, United States of America; Miss Blair, Glasgow; Mr A. Blair, Mr L, H. Hml, Brisbane; Mr E. Rhoades, Mrs <5. M- Mr Eric Brewer, Hawera; Mr -P. A. de la Perrelle, Wellington; Mr H. de la Perrelle, Mr A. J. Conway. Mr D. Williamson, Mrs A. G. M'Culloch, Mr 6. L, Anderson, Mr A. Turner, Mr S. W. Beals, Mr and Mrs W. J. Pritchard, Mr D. R. M’Diarmid. M r B. M. Richmond, Christchurch; Miss D. Rhodes, Mr J.’D. Knowles, Mr D. Campbell, Mr J. Adams, Timaru; Mr J. N. Cobb, Oamaru; Mr R. D. Lumsden, Invercargill,!! Mr C. Kelliher, Big Bay; Mrs H. S. Fenwick, Mrs C. W. Rattray, Mr P. C. Neill, MV H. C. Carter, Mr D. S. Broughton, Mr A. E. C. Mathieson, Mr W. B. C. Reid. Mr G. W. 0. Thomson,. Mr W. G. Black, Mr W.. B. Elliott, Mr H Napier, Mr A. E. Westland, Mr N. Manhire, M r I. Buchanan, Mr E. Stewart, Mr L. B. Dawson, Mr and Mrs Christenson, Dunedin; Mr J. W. Craigie, Mos*» giel; Mr J. MacKenzie, Cromwell* Mr A. E. MTiean, Miss B. Carroll, Mr J. W. M Pherson, Glenorchy, =s= * * A successful children’s concert was held on December 8 at Lake’s Club Restaurant by members of the Cambrian Society of Otago, who were ably assisted by the pupils of the Caversham School. The packed to the limit and a very delightful evening’s entertainment was given by the following:—Pianoforte duets—Miss Edna Todd and Joyce Isaacs, Dorothy and Marjorie Harris; pianoforte solos—Marjorie Ferguson, Edna Burrows, Clive Elliott: recitations—Hazel Ness, Valmai Carol,' Valmai Crerar; . country dance, Caversham School girls; fancy uancc. Miss Muriel Lee; and songs by the following members of the Caversham School Choir —Marjorie Ferguson, Joyce Coventry, and Phyllis Saunders. A special request to the vice-president, Mr J. E. Davies, resulted , in his singing two Welsh songs, which delighted everyone, -f-be winner of the Christmas cake was Mr A. Potter, of North-East Valley. Accompaniments for the evening were capably played by Mds H. Isaacs, Miss Caple, and Miss E. Frye. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded all who helped to make the evening a success,- and an invitation was given to the children to be the_ guests of the Cambrian Society at their opening meeting in February. Dancing was, indulged in to a late hour, and °* the National Anthem closed a delightful evening. * * * The monthly meeting of the Warepa Women's Institute was held in the hall on December 9, when Mrs Ayson presided over an attendance of 36 members and friends. After the singing of the institute song, the president read the motto for the month The roll call was “ What We Would Like for a Christmas Present," and many amusing answers were given. By all accounts, Santa Olaus will need a huge bundle when he visits some of the Warepa households, as'wireless sets, motor cars, big cheques, and numerous other presents were some of the articles mentioned. Mrs Ayson read the agenda for the Gore meeting, which was held on December 16. A competition, which consisted of articles suitable for Christmas gifts valued at not mpre than one shilling was won by Miss L. Ross (the most useful article, a covered coat-hanger) and Mrs D. Farquhar (the daintiest article, a ribbon pincushion). The Rev. W. R. Hume gave an interesting talk on “Christmas Festivities, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs Ayson pave a demonstration on “ Mat-making and Stencilling on Mats from Sacks." The next meeting will be held on February 10, when Mrs G. Maze will give a talk on “ Home Nurs!ng Hints, and a competition, “ Something Useful Made from a Tin of Any Kind,” will take place. The roll call is to be answered by telling what the home folk say of the women’s institutes. A delicious afternoon ten was then partaken of, the hostesses being Mesdames G. Stewart, G. Maze, and M*Narey. During the social half-hour which followed gramophone music was contributed, the meeting closing with Christmas greetings exchanged and the singing of the National Anthem, >S if * Chatting with Lady Fisher about her six months’ visit in New Zealand, one finds that her absorbing interest is in country and outdoor life, and that she has a great love for animals, making a point of studying their conditions in each country she visits. She was astonished to find that in a country such as ours, where she considers conditions in many ways ideal, which is so progressive, and where a strong humanitarian element prevails, the humane killer ”is not used in our abattoirs. This method of killing has been introduced into Scotland, and a great effort is being made to bring it into other parts of Great Britain, and she put forth a strong plea that New Zealand should consider its advantages. Our visitors have toured the North Island, and have been delighted with its scenic wonders. The last few weeks spent in the south have, however, charmed herself and her husband more and more. They have just come from a trip to the West Const Sounds. The trip seemed like a chapter from a boy’s book of adventures, said Lady Fisher. The romance of these wild regions quite gripped her imagination. In Dusky Sound the party boarded an old abandoned ship, which held endless possibilities for a story, and fished up pieces of the wrecked Endeavour to carry away as mementoes. The bird life especially enchanted Lady Fisher. The wekas were most friendly in these parts and had no fear, of the humans. They would come as near as to pluck at their clothing, and were more than willing to join in the picnic meals, showing a decided preference for sandwiches. They were fortunate enough to see the now rare blue crane at quite close quarters, and were delighted with the bush songsters.