Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21365, 19 June 1931, Page 14

Notes for Women

cSjy CPaWST'

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL Miss Rogers, of Gore, is the guest of Mrs Marshall Macdonald, High street. V ¥ Mrs Robert Kennedy will leave for Wellington to-morrow. v A* Miss Edna Bishop left Dunedin on Wednesday for Christchurch. Mrs James Park, who spent a few weeks at Waimatc. returned to Dunedin last week-end. * •'.< * Mrs C. T. Irvine will leave to-morrow for Shag Valley, where she will be the guest of Mrs F. D. Bell. „ Mr.s W. 11. Montgomery, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Lady Allen, “Arana,” Clyde street. ;;t * * Miss Le Crcn, who has been spending a holiday in Dunedin, will return to Central Otago during the week-end. Miss June Batchelor will leave to-day for Timaru, where she will be the gues' of Mrs Herbert Elworthy. }• " In order to augment the funds of the Boys’ Division of the \ .M.C.A.. the Women's Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. will hold a fair to-day at the Y.M.C.A. rooms. ;|t * v Mi; s Sheridan, of Timaru. who has been spending a holiday in Dunedin, where she has been the guest of Miss Lilian Whitson, will leave Dunedin to-morrow on Her return journey. * V * Our London correspondent, writing on May 13, states that Mrs W. Evans and Miss,A. Evans (Timaru) think of spending a few months in England before making a trip to the Continent. # * * The engagement is announced between Doris, sixth daughter of Mr and Mrs VV. J. Spittle, of W’aikoikoi, South Otago, and Francis James, younger son of Mr. and Mrs J. A. Townsend, of W'aikouaiti, Otago. * f.- * Mrs F. J. Green, of St. Clair, entertained a number of friends on Wednesday afternoon at her residence in honour of Miss Ruby Wilkcrson. a June bride-elect. The guest of honour was the recipient of many charming and useful gifts. ( ♦ * Mrs Robert Clark (PortobellJ, Dunedin) has been staying with her brother. Mr Marcus Hunter, at Teddingtpn, and she is now going on to Lincolnshire (reports our London correspondent, writing on May IS). She has two children at school in London. w * * Dr and Mrs D. T. Shand (Dunedin) and their daughter have gone to Scotland for a few weeks’ tour.(says our London correspondent, writing on May 15). They will bo in London during June, and then they will tour England and Wales, intending later to visit the . Continent. Hie travellers expect to bo in New Zealand again' about the end of the year. * *

Mrs C. Franklin Smith (nee Marjorie Dumsdav, of Dunedin), now resident in the Federated Malay States, has recently arrived in England with her husband and their small daughter (says, our London correspondent, writing on May lo)- Mr Franklin Smith is on furlough, and intends to make a motor tour of Bng.antl and Scotland before returning Bast m october - * * *

The monthly meeting of the Paretai Women’s Institute was held on June Id, when Mrs Aitkcnhead presided over an attendance of 12 members. After all the business had been dealt with a roll call, “The Noise That Annoys Me Most, brought forth much laughter. Some very fine articles made from Jour bags were displayed, and attracted much attention. Afternoon tea was banded round by the hostesses (Mesdames Glover and Mai•wo- ,• ■ •;

Mrs Robert Kennedy' entertained n number of friends at a tea party Riven at her residence, Musselburgh Rise, yesterday afternoon. Among those present were ‘ Lady Williams, Slesdames J. M. Gallaway, Watson Shennan, Ro Cair W. Laidlaw, Maurice Myers, J. A. onn, btnn ley Batchelor, W. 0. M'Kellar, Macasaey. sen., Max Cameron, Marshall Macdonald, and J R. Laidlaw, Misses C, Williams Macassey, Rogers (Gore), Mebstci, and G. Gallaway. * * * The monthly meeting of the Warrington branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union was held on the evening of June 12 in. the Warrington Sdiooroom. . The vice-president (Mrs Cl afford) opened the meeting by reading “The Women’s Creed.” Owing to the rough weather conditions prevailing there was duly a fair attendance A box on “best points” was read and enjoyed by all. Supper concluded the evening. The next meeting is to be held about July 10, when it is hoped to secure a lecture in the district. y, ’ A sociable evening was spent by the members of the Musselburgh branch of the League of Mothers on Inosdaj, when members and visitors to the number o 21 assembled in the Prcsliyteiian Cnurcji Hall. Queen’s drive. Mrs U. C. rsegg, the popular president, gave an fecount o some of the happenings during her it tent visit to Northern India and Siam, dest.no ing her journey over the great rivers when she was the' only passenger on hoard. A sketch of the count, j displayed enabled all Imr hearers to follow her journey. Fine photographs and innumerable picture postcards were handed round among the audience. At the conclusion Miss Driver contributed some recitations. Supper followed, with social chat. The next meeting will be in Julywhen the subject is to be on flic Method of Treating Some. Nervous Halms ot Children.”, jJC # V You'll enjoy staying Home much more these cold evenings if your fireside turniture comes from Hayward s, the I remier Furnishers, 141 George street. < See the pieces in their showrooms. They are a revelation in comfort at low cost.—Advt. * * * Special classes lot children and nidi vidual tuition for adults in French Un versation Madame Saldaigne, College and Otago University Lecturer. .16 tnr trill street Advl * ft * Ladies, nave vour permanent waving marcelle and water waving done at Stock Exchange hairdressers and tobacconists. Highly-skilled' service under direction M Miss Millei Phom 11-500.—Advt * * ¥ Lucia s extraordinary reductions. —A new shipment just'received of the latest wmtoi coats. All are marked at readjustment prices. A facecloth coat, in new violet shade, has collar and cuffs ot skunk opossum; large women’s size. Reduced price, 89s 6d. An outsize coat of rich reseda green, has collar . and cuffs of sheared lamb Reduced price, 84s. In wine, with collar and cuffs of effective Astrakhan, is a stock size coat. Reduced price 60s Gd. A nigger brown facecloth coat has sheared lamb collar and fancy self cuffs. Reduced price. 84s. A smart tweed coat, size S.W,, is a pretty black, brown, and yellow mixture. Reduced price, 635. N ontsizes stocked, Ad\t

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 June meeting of the ex-Giris’ High School Club, hold i n the Otago Women’s Club rooms on Monday, proved a great success. The programme was in the hands of Mesdames W. L. Dodd and G. A. Turner, Misses Lilian APCarthy, Marjorie Valentine, and Marion Robertson, who read papers on women of other races. The Australian Black, the Basque, the Swede, the Gipsy, and the modern Turkish women were some of the races mentioned. The evening was so much enjoyed that a similar one will be given some time next season.

The St. Haitians Hall, on June 13, was the scene of a very successful evening, the occasion being a farewell social tendered in honour of Miss Ethel Sanders, who is leaving the district for a few months. The social proved to bo one of the most enjoyable public functions held this season. Several speakers »x----pressed, in terms of appreciation, the honour and re.-pect in which Miss Sanders is held throughout the entire district, her dieery. pleasant manner having gained for her a widespread popularity and esteem A presentation, which expressed the goodwill of the whole district, was made to Miss Sanders, who suitably responded.

Mrs J. Boyd Dunlop was hostess on Tuesday at a delightful tea party given at her residence, Roslyn. Tho_ lounge and tlie dining room were attractively aria need with vases of red letter day roses and chrysanthemums. Among; those present were Mr and .Nil's I’. K. Sargood. Mesdames J. M. Gallaway. Leslie Mills. Leslie Wilson. H. Clappcrtou, lnnes-Wnliter (Kenya Colony). Sinclair, Allen, F. Carr, 1?. Priest. S. K. Sleigh, Vivian, 11. Guthrie. M'Gowan, J. Macpherson. and Bennett. Misses Alacassey, B. Farouhar. Gilkieon (2). D. Hart. Vallange. and S. Maephcrson.

Aliss F. J. Ross, ALA. (Dunedin), and Aliss C. E. Stobo (Invercargill) travelled by the Balranald. and arrived a week ago (states our London correspondent, writing on May 15), after a delightful passage. They are now enjoying London and its interests, and later they will go north through England' and Wales and then to Scotland and Ireland. Miss Ross is naturally interested in educational matters, women’s institutes, etc., and she is experiencing much kinilncis and hospitality. Aliss Ross and Aliss Stobo may take a trip to the Continent before leaving for America. Aliss Ross has relatives in various parts of the United States.

Airs Stanley Hempton . presided at the first annual meeting of the members of the New Zealand Women’s Association at Sydney on Alay 2(i. The secretary's report was read by Airs L. APDonald, who, in the absence ot Airs V. Nattrasa. also read the treasurer’s report. This showed a credit balance, and also that £196 had been sent to the Lord Mayor’s New Zealand Relief Fund during the past few months. The patronesses of the association for the ensuing year will be Lady Julius, Lady Braddon, and Mrs L. G. Schmitt. Airs Stanley Hempton was unanimously re-elected president, Mrs L. APDonald honorary secretary, and Aliss J, Turnbull was elected honorary treasurer.

A successful concert and dance was held in the Ettrick Hall on the evening of June 12, the proceeds being in aid of the funds of the local branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, The items consisted of pianoforte solos, songs, recitations, and a humorous sketch entitled “Another Pair of Spectacles.” All the items were exceedingly well rendered by local artists, the sketch causing great amusement. The members of the division provided and dispensed a bounteous supper, after which dancing was indulged in until the early hours of the morning. The music for the dances was provided gratis by a generous resident of the district, so that expenses wort negligible, and, judging by the crowded condition of the small hall, a fairly good sum of money should be available for the work of the Ettrick branch of this worthy movement.

The monthly meeting of the Warepn Women’s Institute was held on Juno 9. The meeting opened with the singing of the institute ode. The president (Mrs Ayson) read the motto “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. ’ The roll call ‘“A handy kitchen article and why? ” proved that even the menial kitchen article holds place of prominence with the ladies. The minutes were read and adopted and other business disposed of. A report of the federation meeting held in Dunedin on June 4 was read, the delegates to which were Mesdmnes M Narey and Cross. An instructive demonstration on “Pastry-making,” by Mrs L., 1 • Stewart, was given, also on Cushion Painting,” by Miss Heckler. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Watt and Mhscs Brownlie and Cross. ¥ ¥

A lecture on “Animals in -Modern Poetry.” given by Miss Muriel May to the Moray Place Congregational Church Women's Association on Monday evening, delighted those present with its freshness and originality. Working from the standpoint that modern writers are adopthi" a new attitude towards animals, and neither “ writing down ” to them nor being patronising. Miss May introduced the audience to some of the most typical of present-day animal poems, including those of D. IL Lawrence, James Stephens, Ralph Hodgson, Thomas Hardy, Hilaire Bclloe, Robert Graves, G. K. Chesterton W. M. Letts. Harold Monro, and John Masefield. Her ideas were both instructive and entertaining, and proved a source of pleasure to her listeners. Miss Be"g. president of the association, introduced Miss May. who. on the close of her talk, was given votes of thanks by Mrs G. 8011, Mr A. Wilkinson, and Miss Greig, the last of whom was able to add further interest to the evening by rclatiiur some reminiscences. v ¥ *

A large number of members of the Clvdevale Women’s Institute assembled in the ball on June 15, when Miss Stops, of England, gave an interesting demonstration on “ Smocking and Decorative Stitchin".” The meeting commenced m the morning by forming a class for smocking. Miss Stops spoke on “The Origin and Use of Smocks,” and .exhibited some beautiful specimens of the work. She then explained and demonstrated the art of smocking, and supervised the work set to each individual member. At mid-day the meeting adjourned to partake of a delicious lunch arranged by some of the members. Smocking and decorative stitching was continued after lunch, and Miss Stops went on to give other useful demonstrations, including the art of designing and the preparing of wool from sheepskins to use for filling quilts, pillows, etc., and taught the members some songs for community singing and Swedish dances. At the conclusion of the demonstrations she gave a very useful and practical address on the “ Duties of Members.” Miss Stops is a fluent speaker, with a happy knack of imparting her knowledge to others and of holding their interest, and it was an object lesson in itself to see the way she controlled the meeting and kept every member busy and smiling. During the afternoon members from the I’opotunoa Women’s Institute joined the meeting, and were welcomed by Mrs Cooksley and -Miss Stops. A collection of beautiful rugs from England, made from waste material, was on view A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mrs Kee. was carried by acclamation, and the singing of “ For She is a Jolly Good Fellow ” brought a profitable meeting to a close. During her stay in Clydevale Miss Stops was the guest of Airs H. D. Cooksley.

At a jolly tea party held in the smoke room of Farmers yesterday morning, members of the New Zealand University football team were entertained by the committee arranging a ball in their honour, to be held at Fanner’s on June 3 (says the Sydney Morning Herald of May 27). Comprised largely of a number of Sydney's well-known girls, the committee soon made the visitors feel at home. Mr G. P. Stuckey, in extending a welcome to the New Zealanders, thanked Mrs W. H. Hemingway (president of the Women's committee) for arranging of the Women’s will be held at Farmer’s on June 3. Airs Stanley Hempton (president of the New Zealand Women’s Association), who, with the secretary and treasurer, was also a guest of honour, added her welcome. Among those present were: Airs Cyril Gunther (whose son, John, is secretary of the dance). Airs Stuckey, Mrs Lamport. Airs A. Austin, the Misses Sheila and Alaureen Meagher, D, Hughes, M. M'Killop, B. Gilles, M. Oberdorf, J. Sayers, B. Hungerford. F. Brown, D. Jones, Leila Blue. M. Simpson, Sanderson, G. Noad, M. Thomson. Pat Dimond, J. Howarth, Alarse Aleeke, S. AValker. J. Flexman, Peggy Wormald. Cherry Haley, Jean Ruthven, B. Loewenthal, and Joan APDermott

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Knox. Church on the evening of June 8. when Irene Alargaret, younger daughter of the late Air Robert Stnrie and Airs B. Urwin, was married to Harold Edgerton, eldest son of Air and Airs J. AV. Blakely, of Patearoa. Professor Hunter was the officiating minister, while the nuptial music was played by Air C. Roy Spackman. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Air A. Storie, wore an ankle-length gown of cream satin with full, flared skirt, the bodice having long, tight-fitting sleeves. With this ensemble was worn cream slippers and hose, and a simply arranged veil held at cither side by small bunches of orange blossoms, which fell to form a train. She carried a sheaf of lilies. Her two bridesmaids. Aliss Alolly Gray and Alisas Violet Blakely, were dressed alike in long flared frocks of delphinium blue satin, with large velvet hats and shoes to tone. They wore pink gloves, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by Air Ronald Stewart as best man, and Air W. Dallas (Aliddlcmarch), as groomsman Alessrs J. A. AlacDonald and W. APKenzic made very efficient ushers. Following the ceremony Air and Mrs H. S. Jackson, uncle and aunt of the bride, received the guests at the Somerset Lounge. Airs Jackson was attired in a gown of black satin, a smart black hat. and fur wrap, and Mrs Blakely, a gown of black lace, a black hat, and fur coat. The young couple left biter by car for the north.

On the morning of June 8 a wedding of considerable district interest (writes our Queenstown correspondent) tools place at Arthur’s Point, the Rev. M. Jackson, of Arrowtown, being the officiating minister. This was the marriage of Miss Margaret Hazel Cockburn. only daughter of Air and Airs John Cockbnin, of Arthur’s Point, and Mr William Price. APDonald. proprietor of Ben Lomond Station, Arthur’s Point, and son of Mrs and the late Charles APDonald, of Cumberland street, Dunedin. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride s rints. The bride, who was given away her father, wore a becoming anklelength gown of soft brown chiffon satin and a smart little hat to match, brown silk hose and suede and kid tie-over shoes She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. Her bridesmaid, Aliss lui APDonald (the bridegroom s sister), was wearing a raisin crepe de chine U° c '> with a felt hat to lone. Mr George Cockburn, brother of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony the guests —mainly relatives of the bride and bridegroom—were entertained by Air and Airs Cockburn. The young couple left at noon tor Dunedin, whore a short honeymoon was to ho spent. Air and Airs APDonald, who will reside at Ben Lomond Station, returned home on Friday evening, vm Centra! Otago.

Ideal weather condition* reunited in Waropn Hall be in- well crowded on the evening of. June 12. when the Wareim Collie Club, to mark the occasion of the championship trials, held its ball, there were present visitors from far and neai. including many competitors from Canterburv. Central Otago, and remote parts of Southland. The Chitlin Dance Band was in great form, and rendered nestel ass music throughout the evening, ihe Grand March, which was led off by Mr and Mrs W. S. Thomson, displayed to advantage the many beautiful frocks worn, and, after proceeding through the custom.-) rv evolutions, it dissolved into the “ first'set,” and soon the spirit or social hnrmonv was prevailing. One of the factors that added to the evenings success was the splendid condition ot the nooi, and, combined with an assorted programme. comprised chiefly ot old-time (lances, enabled the M.C.’s to keep things going with a swing. Mingled null the wall decorations and streamers, were some appropriate life-size drawings ot collie canines, excellently executed by a local youthful artist, which drew very favourable comment from more than one admirer. The Ball Committees thanks are due to those lads who willingly assisted with the dispensing of a supper much enjoyed by all. Following supper, the president of the Collie Club (Mr W. S. Thomson), in an appropriate speeen, extended a hearty welcome to competitors and visitors, and outlined the doings of the trials. He congratulated the winners of the first two events, and expressed the hope that he won hi see them return next year. Mr J. Kellahan, winner of the cup in the Maiden Huntaway event, on behalf of the competitors and himself, thanked all concerned lor the warm welcome extended to them, and stated that the trials were the best conducted events that.he had ever attended. During the latter half of the programme a few acceptable extras were efficiently contributed by Mr B. B. Bassett, Mr G. Moffat, and a visitor, ihe early hours of the morning ushered in the conclusion of a function, successlul both socially and financially. Among the ladies present were Mrs W. S. Thompson. bhick lace and floral georgette: Mrs J. M'Gillvary, black satin, with brilliant diamante trimmings; Mrs T F, Stewart, lemon taffeta; Mrs K. M’Kcrrow, blue art silk; Mrs W. Bcgg. floral celanese: Mrs D. Bringans. purple velvet; Mrs I. Watt, shot sprayed taffeta; Mrs L. Cowards. fawn crepe do chine, lace coatee; Mrs P. Watt, floral cclanese; Mrs D. Hutchison, biege taffeta and georgette; Mrs L. II Tilson (Port Molyneux) wine cel an esc: Mrs A. J. Christie, black lace and georgette; Mrs F. Aitken, black georgette; Mrs G. Farrpihar, steel giej crepe tie chine; Mrs H. Robinson, lavender crepe de chine; Mrs J. Cook, navy blue; and Mrs L, Jenkins, pink crepe de chine and radium lace; Miss M. Heckler, apricot taffeta: Miss A. Ross, gold georgette; Miss L. Ross, black velvet; Miss J. Johnstone, blue satin and bridge coat; Miss K. Farquhar, blue taffeta; Miss J. Farquhar, pink satin and bridge coat; Miss J. Hutcheson (Dunedin), shell pink crepe do chine; Miss M. Hutchison (Duncdinl, powder blue velvet; Miss E. Hutchison (Dunedin), blue floral taffeta; Miss May Hutchison (Dunedin), apple green net; Miss R. Taylor (Dunedin), salmon crepe de chine; Miss B. Loudon, orange satin chiffon velvet, bridge coat; Miss" X. Gillespie, blue lace and georgette; Miss R. Porter, beige lace; Miss M. Bryant, red velvet and gold lace; Miss I. Miicale. wine celanese; Miss A. Sheddan, rose pink crepe de chine and net; Miss Gold. lame, bridge coat: Miss V. Downie, green satin; Miss E Shanks, blue crepe Tie chine; Miss V. Edwards, rose pink crepe de chine; Miss M. Edwards, creme georgette; Miss D, Brownlie, green crepe de chine and lace; Miss E. Murdoch (Makarova), lemon crepe de chine; Miss M. Johnstone, lemon taffeta; Miss R. Cunningham, green lace and net; Miss B. Megan (Lovell’s Flat), wine cclanese; Miss S. Ward (Lovell’s Flat), green lace and taffeta; Miss D. Ward (Lovell’s Flat); blue crepe de chine; Miss A. Blair, pink crepe de chine; Miss 0. Scott, green crepe de chine and lace; Miss T. Scott, ping crepe de chine; Miss E. Hurring, red silk; Miss A. Robinson, figured art silk; Miss R. Spence, pink satin; Miss B. Wilson (Glenomoru). blue satin; Miss X. Courtier, white georgette mid black velvet bridge coat; Miss F. Cook, lemon celanese; Miss Q. White, black crepe de chine; Miss C. G. Harrison (Tahatika), blue satin; and Miss K. Carpenter (Tahatikn), blue satin and net.