Notes For Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21341, 22 May 1931, Page 12

Notes For Women

By Phillida

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL M'S■- Gwen Smith is at present visiting Auckland. * * * Miss Rona Allen returned on Wednesday from a visit to Christchurch. ** '.. SfJ Mr H. L. Tapley and family are spending a few days at Waikouaiti. H. * Mrs J. A. Jenkins is spending a holiday at Karitane. H■ X * Miss May Barron has returned from a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs 0. C. Stephens, of Temuka, is the guest of Mrs J. C. Stephens, Clyde street.

Miss Margaret Halsted is paying a visit to Christchurch. __

Miss Helen Deunistou, of Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Abraham, Littlebourne.

Mrs Abraham, of Littlebourne, accompanied by her small son, left this week for America.

Mr and Mrs L. M. Moss, of New Plymouth, are the guests of Mrs J. C. Stephens, Clyde street.

iliss Moira Wilson, of Pembroke, is the guest of her brother, Mr J. R. Wilson, of Waihola. •

Miss G. Morris entertained friends at a delightful tea party given at her residence, Musselburgh, yesterday.

Miss M. Wilson is paying a visit to Timaru, where she is the guest o£ Mies N. Lewis.

Miss G. Dunkley, of Pembroke, district captain of Girl Guides for Central Otago, is spending a holiday in Dunedin.

, V ' •i’ "Mrs George Ritchie will return from a visit .to Canterbury during the weekend.

V * V Miss Hazel Bell is at present visiting Mrs H. T. McLennan, of “ Dunottar,” Napier.

Miss P. Evans is at present paying a visit to Roxburgh, where she is the guest of Miss M. Howell. j

Miss Mura Howell, of Roxburgh, gave a delightful party last Monday evening in honour of her guest, Miss P. Evans 4 of Queen street, Dunedin.

Mrs J. W. Rose and family, of Blenheim, who are the guests of Miss C. Conn, Musselburgh, will leave Dunedin during the week-end on their return journey.

Miss E.iShand has returned to Duncdiu from a visit to Moefaki, where she was the guest of Mrs Walter Raymond, of Timaru.

Miss Marjorie Jones, of Timaru, was the guest of honour at a dinner party given by Mrs A. C. Stephens at her residence, “ Belmont,” Hawthorne avenue.

On Monday last an,enjoyable evening was given by Miss Forsyth at her residence, Scotland street, in honour of Miss Lilian Stokes, who has recently returned from a holiday visit to Australia.

The engagement is announced between Doris (Sunny) Hadlee, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hadlee, of Timaru, and Walter Culhane, of Herne Bay, Auckalnd, the youngest son pf the late Mr and Mrs Culhane.

Miss Muriel Ellis, M.A., assistant lecturer in history at Victoria College, Wellington, who line been the guest of Mrs Arthur Ellis, Roslyn, left this week for Temuka, where she will be the guest of Mrs A. S. MTnnes.

The engagement is announced of Ena, only daughter of Mrs Murray and the late Mr J. K. Murray, late of Oamaru, and now of Gimmerburu, and Thomas J., younger son of Mr and Mrs J. F. Ilaughton, of Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay.

To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of their wedding, Mr and Mrs J. C. Stephens entertained members of their family at a dinner party given at their residence, Clyde street, on Wednesday evening.

Mrs.J. Ewing and Miss L. H. Gillies (Otago and Wellington) have,returned to London after 1 an enjoyable holiday in North Wales (says our correspondent, writing on April: 17). They made their headquarters at Eoss-on-Sea,. which they found a very suitable,,centre .Tor motor trips.

Mr and Mrs Douglas W. Neele, of Christchurch, sailed last week for Sydney, where they will embark on the P. and 0. steamer Bendigo, en route for England, Their future home will be at Blackburn. Before her marriage Mrs Neele was Miss Corcen Glover, of Dunedin.

Mrs Ernest Calder entertained a number of friends at a bridge party given in honour of Mrs W. H. Hall, of London. Among those present were Mesdamea W. Bridgman, N. Falconer, A. Ellis, W. L. Hooper. H. M. Paterson, S. Williams, O’Grady, Simpson, and Parker, and Miss M'Kellar.

Mrs Aufrere Fenwick gave a delightful tea party at her residence, “ Fairy Hill,” Cliffs road. St. Clair, yesterday. Tea was served in the dining room, where a profusion of beautiful chrysanthemums and autumnal foliage made an artistic display. Among those present were Mcsdames E. J. P. Denny, P. Priest, G. R. Sise, Chalmers, Ibbotson, and Innes-Walker (Kenya Colony), Misses Ens6r, D Hartmann, Scudamore (England), and Burnside. V V V Recent guests at the White Star Hotcd, Queenstown, include:—Mr and Mrs J. S. Adams, London; Mr W. B. Beattie, Mr and Mrs E. J. Ralph-Smith, Auckland; Mr R. C. Somerville, Miss P. E. Waugh, Mr B. Jackson, Mr J. G. Johnson, Wellington;. Mr and Mrs J. R. Cameron, Mr and Mrs Alan Nicholls and sons, Miss M. Turner. Christchurch; Mias Nicholson. Amberley: Mr N. Manhire, Miss M. R. Beswick, Mr J. B. Lindsay, Dunedin; Mr F. Parsons, Miss Nance Parsons, Gore; Mr L. H. Mirams, 'Mrs P. Vickery, Invercargill. * * * Since 1889 Hayward’s, the premier furnishers, 14 T George street, have been making high-grade furniture in their factory at the rear of their show rooms. Prices are so reasonable it’s an economy to shop there. Call and see for yourself. Advt. Special classes for children and individual tuition for adults in French Conversation Madame Saldaigne, College and Otago University Lecturer, 30 Cargill street.—Advt X ¥ * Ladies, have your permanent waving, marcelle and water waving done at Stock Exchange, hairdressers and tobacconists. Highly-skilled service under direction of Miss Miller. Phone 11-500.—Advt.

Items- of social interest and topics relating to the home are invited. Communications 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.

The following silver wedding announcement appeared in the London papers this week (says our London correspondent, writing on April 2d) :—Cameron—Whitson. —On April 20, 1006, at Knox Church, Dunedin, New Zealand, Captain J. J. Cameron, R.M.S. Rimutaka, to Winifred Isabel, daughter of Mr T. W. Whitson, secretary of the Union Steam Ship Company, of New Zealand. Mr Percy Yallange entertained a number of guests at a dinner party, followed by a dance, at Tudor Hall some days ago in honour of his birthday. Among those present were Mr and Mrs J. 11. Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs G. L. Tapley, and Mr and Mrs Keith de Castro (Timaru), and Mrs Leslie Mills, Misses Sheila Macpherson, Violet Moule, Patricia Stronach, Joan Cotterill (Christchurch), Letty Williams. Dorothy Roberts, Norrie Fenwick, Adeline Throp, Betty Black, and Betty Cossins (Timaru), Dr L. Shield, Messrs J. Edmond, L, E. Wilson, R. Reeves, G. Reid, J. Ritchie, S. Solomon. Downes Roberts, and S. Macpherson.

Miss Doris H. M'Kcnzie (Home Science mistress at Waitaki Girls’ High School, Oamaru) is in Scotland under the League of Empire’s exchange scheme (says our London correspondent, writing on April 21). She is bore for one year’s exchange with Miss M. W. Ta.it, of Pitlochry High School. Miss M'Kenzie intends to spend all her holiday time in travel. She was in London for a week recently. In July and August she will tour in the Highlands country of Scotland and Ireland, and she hopes also to visit the Continent. Pitlochry is so centrally situated that she is able to see a good deal of Scotland by taking week-end trips.

The Awamangu Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting in the Pukeau Hall on May 2, when a very successful meeting was held. A large number of members and visitors was present. The president, Mrs J. Cochrane, occupied the chair, and the meeting was opened with the singing of the institute song. The president extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, and expressed the hope that they would be able to join the institute. A demonstration on “ Handkerchief Making ” was given by Mrs Taylor. She showed how hemstitching could be worked without the necessity of drawing threads. The competition fo r the month was for the best covered coat hanger. Mrs 11. M'Creadie secured ' first place, Mrs Craig second, Mrs J. White third, and Mrs J. Cochrane fourth. Some very pretty coat hangers were displayed. A social hour followed, community singing and afternoon tea being indulged in. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs A. Hogg and Miss P. Richards.

The marriage was solemnised on the evening of May 12, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Dixon street, Wellington, by the Rev. Dr Gibb, of Jean, only daughter of Mr W. G. Wohhnann, .Commissoner of Police, of Wellington, to John, elderson of Mr and Mrs J. Melville, of Mount Albert, Auckland. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an anklelength period gown of gold ring velvet, 'with an amber necklace and earrings to match, and carried a sheaf of autumntinted flowers. She was accompanied by Miss Winifred Hawkins, of Auckland, who wore a jade green moire velvet frock, with a fawn picture hat to tone, and carried a sheaf of flowers. Mr D. Melville, of Master-ton, brother of the bridegroom, performed the duties of best man A reception was afterwards held at the Ritz, where Miss Aitchison, aunt of the bride, received the guests, wearing a frock of cocoa-coloured georgette and lace, and carrying a bouquet to tone. Mrs J. Melville wore a navy and grey ensemble and carried a toning bouquet,

On April 14 a meeting of the women of Brighton was held in the local school, the object being to form a branch of the Women’s Institute. After the secretary of the Taieri Women’s Institute (Mrs Kirkland) had addressed the meeting on the principles of the institute, the following executive was elected: —President, Mrs Hay; vice-president, Mrs Baxter; treasurer, Mrs Craigie; secretary, Miss Runciman; committee —Mcsdames M‘Co!l, Morrison, Baxter, Gibbs, and Kennedy, and Miss Braid. It was decided to hold meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month. On April 30, at 7.30 p.m., the first meeting of the institute was held in the supper room of the Brighton Hall, when Mrs Hay presided over a gathering of 24 women. After Mrs Hay had welcomed the members, the business of the evening was dealt with. A display of old and new fancy work was exhibited by members, some very beautiful work being on view. During the evening Mrs Turnerrendered a solo,. The hostesses of the evening were Mcsdames Hay, D. M'Coll, and Baxter,

On the afternoon of April 7, at Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Annie Irene Watt (Nancy), eldest'daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ayson, of Toiro, South Otago, became the wife of Alexander Leslie Gibson, only son of the late Mr Walter Stevens, of Edinburgh and Bombay, and Airs Stevens, of London. The Rev. H. Bond James was the officiating clergyman, and Mr Percy Shearman presided at the organ. The lovely South Sea Island church of the Lowden Missionary Society was a most romantic setting for so happy an occasion. The profusion of sweetlyscented flowers, the tropica] foliage and the beautiful sunshine all contributed to the charm of the scene. The church had been beautifully decorated with roses and stephanotis intertwined with pretty pink creepers and asparagus fern, and the railing was festooned with the lovely frangipani blooms. Mrs Bond James had kindly superintended this work, which was greatly admired. The scene at the old church was a memorable one. Maori friends came in numbers to sit in the gallery, while the body of the church was reserved for the wedding party and guests. Mr Colin Taverner and Mr Jack Wright were the ushers. The bride, who. in- the absence of her parents, was given away by her cousin, Judge H. F. Ayson. looked very lovely in an ankle-length and short-train gown of fine ivory georgette, prettily draped with side panels, and finished at the back with a shoulder cape reaching to the waist. An ivory crinoline and lace hat, softly trimmed with a large georgette flower; a bar brooch inset with South Sea Island pearls, and a necklet of pearls made a most becoming ensemble. She carried a sheaf of small white roses artistically intermingled with the delicate asparagus fern. The two bridesmaids were Miss Grace Mouat and Miss Mavis Mooney. Their charming sleeveless frocks were of orchid and pale yellow georgette, respectively. They wore summer felt hats to tone and pretty French necklaces, and each carried a sheaf of roses in pale pink and yellow shades. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Norman MTvegg as best man, and Mr Leslie Cunningham as groomsman. A reception was held immediately after the religious ceremony at “ Ngatipa,” the beautifully situated residence of Mr H. F. Ayson. The guests, who numbered over 70, were received by Mrs Stevens, mother of the bridegroom, and Mrs C. A. Mooney. Mrs Stevens wore a dainty gown of rose pink georgette, with a black summer felt hat relieved with rose pink applique flowers. She carried a Victorian posy of deep pink roses. Mrs Mooney was a graceful figure in a gown of rich, dark biege lace relieved with touches of red, and a large crinoline hat in beige. Her posy was of red roses. Refreshments were served on the wide shaded veranda, which had been converted into a lounge. The usual toasts were honoured and a very happy time was spent. Wireless messages of congratulation wore received from New Zealand Australia, and America. The happy couple left later to spend their honeymoon at the delightful beach cottage of Mr and Mrs Robert MTvegg, which is situated at the southern extremity of the island.

Two railway officials, Mr C. M. Benzoni and Mr Sword, who are retiring from the service, and who have taken a vivid interest in matters concerning the railway station gardens competitions promoted by the Gardening Circle of the Otago Women’s Club, were entertained on Wednesday at the Otago Women’s Club at a luncheon party given by the president, Lady Ferguson, and members of the Gardening Circle.

The annual meeting of the Roxburgh Women’s Institute was held during April Mrs W. S. Craig was elected president, and Mesdames A. E. Alexander, A. R. Alexander. Dingwall, Eliot, Jeffery, M'Kenzie, Scolon, and W. Toms and Miss Cowles members of the committee. The annual and financial reports were adopted and a roll call “ What I would like on next year’s programme ” was held. On May 13, at the monthly meeting, the programme for the year was discussed. Mrs Quinn, of Invercargill, gave a delightful travel talk, illustrated by interesting postcard views. The president was elected delegate to the Otago and Southland Conference which is to be held shortly in Dunedin. On May 19 Miss Macmillan and Miss Johnson, of the Home Science Extension Service, gave a demonstration on making a “ dress form ” to a very interested audience of 40 members and friends.

The-Omakau Hall was very cosily and tastefully decorated on May IS, when the local branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held an “ afternoon ” to assist the funds of the “ community chest.” Sunshine favoured the members and about 60 ladies were present from Cambrian, Becks. Lauder, Matakamn. Omakau and Ophir. Performers whose items were thoroughly appreciated were Mrs G. Naylor and Mrs M. Hamilton and Miss Harries. After the newspaper race and the photographic competition had taken place, both of which caused a good deal of amusement, afternoon tea was served. Mrs E. Moran was the winner of the door prize, while Air John Leamy won an iced cake. The proceeds from the function amounted to about £7, so that the branch should feel well pleased with the result of its effort. THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH HER FIFTH BIRTHDAY HISTORIC SCHOOL EXERCISE. LONDON, April 23. Two school papers, written about 150 years ago by a former Princess Elizabeth, daughter of George HI, and her brother, Frederick, were among the gifts which Princess Elizabeth received at Windsor Castlo, on April 21, her fifth birthday. , , These historic documents, with the consent of the Duchess of York, were presented by Mr and Airs E. A. Barnard, of Cambridge. They came into the possession of Air Barnard as the result of a broadcast appeal for old documents and papers which might otherwise be _ destroyed. The two documents came originally from Windsor Castlo, and are, after a lapse of a century and a-half, being returned to their place of origin. The specimens are written, presumably with quill pens, on hand-made paper and arc typical copy book quotations. That of the young Princess Elizabeth reads: — , . , , . . “Fortune takes away nothing but what she gave. But she gives not virtue. Therefore virtue is a good which she cannot make away.” A childish error is noticeable in the wording where the word “make” is used instead of “ take.” This was written in 1783. The work of her brother, then Duke of York and Albany, is signed, “Fredk., April 12, 1771.” It reads:— . “ True honour is the bright sun which warms and nourishes noble souls to noble actions. It elevates our thoughts, dignifies our lives, and points every deed towards heaven, the place of its birth. The two sheets, together with an engraving of the Princess, are mounted, in an album enclosed in a vellum portfolio. HOW THE DAY WAS SPENT.

It is recorded from Windsor that one of the gifts which much pleased the little Princess was a large terrestrial globe, one of the presents from the King and Queen. Immediately she asked: “Where are Uncle David, and Uncle George now? ” The Duchess of York showed her the route. The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, at Windsor, states that the little Princess was awake very early in the morning, but was not allowed to have any presents until after breakfast. The parcels awaited her in the oak room, but she went with the Duke and Duchess of Aork to the apartments of the King and Queen to receive her grandparents’ gifts. Shortly before 11 a.m. the Princess, with Princess Alargaret Rose, in her perambulator, attended by two nurses, went into the grand quadrangle to see the changing of the guard. Spectators who were outside the gates wished her “ Many happy returns of the day,” and she waved to them in reply. When the guard entered the quadrangle, Princess Elizabeth saluted them gravely, but when the Irish Guards’ pipers struck up lively airs she danced with glee, and started to march round with them. . It was a tired little Princess that retired to hod after her round of festivities. WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS (From Ouu Own Correspondent.) LONDON, April 10. , Sir Bruce Bruce-Porter gave away his daughter, Aliss Essie Bruce-Porter, at her marriage to Instructor-commander Geoffrey A. C. Clarkson. Royal Navy, the only son of the late Mr W. A. Clarkson, of Leicester, and of Airs Clarkson, which took place on April 9 at St. George s, Hanover square. Lady Bruce-Porter was formerly Mrs Honeyman, of Auckland, widow of Dr Honeyman. The officiating clergy were Archdeacon Knight-Adkin, chaplain to the fleet, Prebendary Thicknesse, Archdeacon of Middlesex, and the Rev. W. J. Scott. A handsome Renaissance gown of richlybrocaded parchment-coloured moire, with a train of antique Honiton lace, mounted on shimmering gold tissue, was worn by the bride. Her twin sister. Airs Douglas Bessemer, acted as matron of_ honour. The other attendants were Miss Ruth Holmes, Aliss Robine Owen, Aliss Cynthia Webb. Aliss Barbara Pound, and Aliss Gabrielle Hicks. They wore charming frocks of gold silk-spotted net, with gold and ping shot taffeta coats, and wreaths toning with their gowns, and carried posies of pink and yellow flowers. The bridegroom gave them rose quartz and topaz necklaces. Commander H. B. Jacomb was best man. The Countess of Hardwicke and Lady Elizabeth Yorke were among the guests. APPROACHING AIARRIAGES.

On April 30, the marriage will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, of Captain Thomas Alexander StuartMentcath. only surviving son of the late Andrew Agnew Stuart-Menteath and Mrs Stuart-Mcntcath, of Wellington, and Kathleen Frances, widow of Captain Arthur TayloV, of Cruckton Hall, Shrewsbury, and daughter of Mr and Mrs F. J. Constable Curtis. The wedding will be a quiet one and no invitations are to be issued. The honeymoon is to be spent in Scotland, and the place of future residence will be Cruckton Hall, Shrewsbury. On April 15 the manage is to take place of Mr Kendall Reginald James Saxon, M.C., M.A., son of the late Mr and Mrs J. Buller Saxon, of Kelson, and Elizabeth Muriel, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C. Francis, of Burleigh House, Cambridge. The wedding will bo a quiet one, the honeymoon will be spent in Devonshire, and London will be their place of residence. Mr Saxon is well-known in educational circles in England, and he is prominent also in Rugby, At the end of 1028 Mr Saxon was appointed to the staff of the Merchant Taylor’s School. A marriage has been arranged and will take place shortly between Patrick William Dennis Craig, younger son of Viscount and Viscountess Craigavon, of Stormont Castle. Belfast, and Aline, daughter of Mrs Gumming, of 19 Emperor’s gate. S.W.