Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21446, 22 September 1931, Page 12

Notes for Women

By phillida

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs J. M. Ritchie has returned to Dunedin from Moeraki.

Miss Margaret Livingston has returne,d to Dunedin from a visit to Qhristohurcu.

Miss Brenda Bell, of Shag Valley, is the guest of Mrs J. M. Ritchie, Pitt street. ¥ ,¥ ¥

Mrs George Pinckney, of Glenaray-is visiting Otari Gorge, where she is the guest of Miss Tripp.

Mrs T. W. Satterthwaite, of Timaru, arrived in Dunedin on Saturday on a brief visit.

Mrs H. Hart and Miss Dorothy. Hart will leave Dunedin to-morrow for Hampden. * * *

Mr and Mrs F. F. Booth have returned to their home at St. Clair, after a fortnight's visit to their daughter at Oxford.

Miss Doris Flonijng, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs J. R. Blues, Cargill street. ¥ ¥ ¥

Sister Armstrong, of the Wellington Hospital, is visiting at present her aunt, Mrs G. S. Gould, Rosebank, Balclutha.

Miss Mary Bond, of Dunrobin, Southland, is paying a visit to Christchurch, where she is the guest of Mrs Derrick Gould, of Fendalton. * ¥ ¥

Mrs J. M. Scott, of Timaru, who has been spending a holiday at Oamaru, where she was the guest of Mrs Ronald Orbr.ll, has returned to her home.

Miss Dorothy Paterson, of Invercargill, passed through Dunedin last 'Thursday, en route from Gisborne, where she spent a holiday as the guest of her sister.

Mrs J. T. Culling, Mrs G. Aitchison, and Mr Farra were the guests of Mr Maurice Ralph at a luncheon party at the Carlton Hotel last Thursday.

Miss O. Kay and Mrs N. Taylor left by yesterday morning’s express tram for Rotorua to take part in the Ladies’ Golf Championships. Mias 0. Kay is the present title holder.

Mrs Spencer Rowley and Miss Alison Rowley, of Shanghai, who have been the guests of Mrs John Moffett, St. Clair, left during the week-end for Invercargill. b * ¥ ¥

Madame Annette Chapman, of Rattray street, left Dunedin by Friday’s north express for Christchurch, where she will be the guest of Mrs W. R. Carey, of Cashmere Hills,

Miss Theomin was hostess at a dinner party given at. her residence, Royal terrace, on Friday evening, the/ guests of honour being M. and Madame Balokovic and Baron Fleetwood.

Sirs McLennan, of Central Otago, who has been spending the winter months with her sister, Mrs Murdoch M'Leod, of Christchurch, will return to-day to her home near Kurow.

Mr and Mrs E. Valenski entertained a number of friends at their residence at North Dunedin in honour of the twenty-first birthday of their cousin, Mr Charles Smolensk!. A very enjoyable evening was spent in cards and dancing.

Miss Kathleen Bond, a member of the Eastern Southland ladies’ hockey team which won the New Zealand K. Cup at Auckland recently, has been staying with her aunt, Mrs J. E. Kelly, of Early Bank,” Herbert, for a short holiday.

Miss Nancy Strettell and Miss Olive Holloway, of Invercargill, who have been spending a short holiday in Dunedin, where they were the guest# of Mrs J. A. MacDonald, Sunshine, returned south yesterday. ¥ ¥ ¥

To many people who may at times require emergency help in the case of sickness or accident the announcement that the Otago branch of the Trained Nurses’ Association has commenced a visiting nursing scheme through its bureau and is on call day and night through the secretary, Miss Girdler, will be welcomed. ¥ ¥, ¥

Miss Mary Catherine Enright, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Carr Enright, of Devpnport. Auckland, was admitted as a solicitor by Mr Justice Herdman in Auckland just recently. Miss Enright is the first woman to be admitted during the past 10 years, and the only other women solicitors actually practising in Auckland are Miss Ellen Melville and Miss G. Hemus.

A London paper states: Dress-shirts will have the narrow fronts which have now become popular, and having, as a general rule, two stud-holes, and some are being made with soft fronts with a hem down the centre. The cuffs will be either round or square, the latter being favoured principally in shirts made of material with a fancy pattern such as marcella. ¥ ¥ ¥

Baroness Mumm, the last survivor of the famous champagne house, who has a lovely villa on the Italian Riviera, at Portofino, is both a teetotaller and a vegetarian (states a correspondent). Guests who eagerly accept the invitation of the baroness under the impression that they will be regaled with some of the “ real stuff ” find themselves provided with lemonade or, as an occasional concession to their weakness, a little of the innocent wine of the country.

A New Zealand woman now living in England who has taken an active part in public life there is Mrs Macandrew, wife of the late Mr Isaac Forsyth Macandrew. She is a justice of the peace for the borough of Poole, Dorset, and some years ago became a member of the Poole Board of Guardians. ‘ She is an ardent advocate of migration and Empire development, and represents East Dorset on the Migration Committee of the National Council of Women.

A Prime Minister’s granddaughter, Lady Helen Asquith, is this year a candidate for the higher grade of the civil service (states an English writer). She has entered for the competition for Class X, the administrative grade of the civil service. The examination for. Class lis regarded as the hardest in the world, and will last the whole of next month, imposing a great physical as well as mental strain. Twenty-one women have entered this vear, as against 12 last year. Of the 12 two were successful. Women were first admitted to the Class 1 competition on level terms with men in 1925.

Never before have prices for bedroom furniture been as low as those Hayward’s, the Premier Furnishers, 141 George street, are quoting. Every piece is made in their own factory by skilled craftsmen. Inspection invited. —Advt.

Advice.—Join our Hosiery Club and get your free pair. Buy direct from the mill, where stockings wear longer.—London Town Hosiery Parlour. George street —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 the principals, or by some responsible person, as a guarantee of genuineness.

A large number of members was present at the reception given by the president (Lady Ferguson) and members of the executive at the Otago Women’s Club on Friday afternoon in honour of M. and Madame Balokovic and Baron Fleetwood. Lady Ferguson and Mrs J. Hutchison escorted the visitors to the lounge, where, a warm little speech of welcome was made by the president, to which, on behalf of his wife and Baron Fleetwood, M. Balokovic replied. The visitors then partook of a dainty afternoon tea, after which members had the opportunity of indulging in chat with the visitors.

A very interesting demonstration on the art of moccasin making, given by Mrs H. Boss to the Palmerston Women’s Institute, on September 10, was the outstanding feature of the afternoon. The meeting, which in the absence of the president was presided over by Mrs Dowde (vice-president), was opened by the singing of the institute song, after which business matters were dealt with. The roll call, “ Sing, Say, or Penny Pay,” helped institute funds, while the competition for the best-designed programme was won by Mrs Fastier. After ‘the hostesses had served afternoon tea, an enjoyable meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

* * * The president of the Otago Women’s Club (Lady Ferguson) entertained competitors in the recent short story competition held by the Literary Circle and the judges at a luncheon party at the club rooms on Friday. Helpful information on the wrriting of short stories was given during the function by Mr W. F. Alexander, and a vote of thanks to Lady Ferguson, who had been responsible for the inauguration of the competition, was passed. Those present were Mesdameg P. Priest, Cowie, Eastgate, Porteous, P. Y. Wales, and Cowde, Misses Livingston, Crow, Aslin, Mercer, Logie, and M‘Dougall, Dr Marshall Macdonald, Messrs J. B. Gallon and W. F. Alexander.

Madame and M. Balokovic entertained a large number of people late on Friday afternoon at high tea on their yacht the Northern Light, the guests being taken later on a tour of inspection. Among those present were the Mayoress (Mrs R. S. Black), Mr and Mrs D. Phillips, Mr and Mrs Maurice Myers, Mr and Mrs Carr, Mr and Mrs Fiedler, and Mr and Mrs Hugh Speight, Mesdames Richard Hudson, R. Acton-Adams, Poi-teous, J. W. Smeaton, and R. W. Brickell, Misses A. Acton-Adams, V. Sundstrum, Murray, M. Puechegud, and Steele, Messrs R. Horne, 6. Myers, A. Goodwin, C. W. Sundstrum, F. Goodwin, and Captain Dilner.

The Omakau branch meeting of the Women’s Division of the Farmers' Union w-as attended in good numbers on the occasion of the visit of Miss Crow r e and Miss Johnson, of the Home Science Extension Bureau. Miss Crowe, who is an attractive speaker, dealt with the subject of “ Better Homes,” taking each department of the house and illustrating the best ideas in planning, arranging, and decorating. As a practical contribution towards the renovations of spring-cleaning time, the lecturers then demons!rated, with suitable appliances, the i of making good chairs out of old ones. '1 lie visit was thoroughly appreciated by all the members, who look forward to the next. The branch intends, to celebrate its first birthday on the evening of September 25. * *

The jubilee celebrations of the Loyal Caversham Lodge (M.U.1.0.0.F.) commenced on Saturday afternoon when the adult lodge entertained the members of the juvenile lodge at a sports gathering held at the Caversham recreation grounds, after which high tea was served in the Caversham Lodge Hall. In the evening the members of the Ladies’ Caversham Lodge were the guests of the adult lodge at a dance held in the same hall, when over 150 people were present. On Sunday evening members attended a church parade at the Caversham Baptist Church, the Rev. H. ]2. Edridge delivering an eloquent address. Supper was later served in the hall adjoining, when members of the congregation were the guests of the lodge members. i

Resplendent with a riot of colourful spring blooms, Tudor Hall during the past four weeks has presented an enchanting scene that has gladdened the eyes and called forth exclamations of admiration from visitors. The magnificent display of choice cinerarias would alone be sufficient to excite the envy of horticulturists. Added to hie display, however, are the numerous varieties of other blooms that are arranged in bowls and vases throughout the hall in shades which charm the eyes. Anemones in a bewildering number of tones are charmingly intermingled with the harebell blue of the grape hyancinth, the lilac shade of the parma violet is backed by its deep green leaf, the creamy yellow primrose reposes happily in low crystal bowls, the tall, spiked leaf of the narcissi offsets the flaunting yellow of its blooms and the vivid-hued marigold asserts its claim to notice in madonna blue baskets.

The monthly meeting of the Taicri Women’s Institute was attended by 54 members. Mrs Murray (vice-president), in Mrs Blackie’s absence, opened the meeting by reading the creed. Six new members were welcomed. A notice was received from the federation that a group be formed including the following institutes: —Palmerston, Waitaki, Brighton, Janefield, Mosgiel, and Taieri, and a convener was nominated. Miss Reid and Miss M'Millan, of the Home Science Extension Bureau, were present, and Mrs Murray congratulated Miss M'Millan on gaining a travelling scholarship. Miss M'Millan then told of the countries she hoped to visit, when she would study the different methods of home science work. Miss Reid spoke very interestingly about schemes of work for next year, and asked the meeting to discuss and send in helpful suggestions. A competition for raffia trays was won by_ Miss Low, a sandwich tray by Mrs Currie being second. * * *

The meeting of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, which was held at Middlemarch on the evening of September 16, was attended by 37 members and presided over by Mrs A. M'Kinnon. After the preliminary business had been concluded, the president introduced Miss Crowe, of the Home Science Extension Bureau, Dunedin, who had come to deliver a lecture on “ Winter Nutrition.” The lecturer dealt with the subject in an able and extremely interesting manner, and at the conclusion was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. It was decided that the next meeting should take the form of a social evening in order to celebrate the first anniversary of the formation of the Middlemarch branch. A competition, which was held for the best article manufactured from a sugar bag, was won by Mrs P. M'Fadyen, who sent in a shopping bag with purse to match, the second prize being won by Miss Bowden and Miss Winsome Elliott (equal) , who each sent in_ a cushion, and the third by Miss Beattie, for an entry of a of moccasins. Supper, to which were invited about 14 members of the Farmers’ Union, was provided by Mesdames W. G. Thompson, J. Turnbull, J. Murray, R. J. Thompson, G. Renwick, and Matheson.

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Mrs F. M. Keesing, a youthful graduate of the Auckland University, is listed in the annals of the Institute of Pacific Relations as assistant to her husband, a noted New Zealand anthropologist, and director of a wdde survey of Pacific dependencies and native peoples. In that capacity she accompanied him at the beginning of August on a trip to Shanghai, where they will spend a month helping with the organising work for the institute’s triennial conference in October. Mrs Keesing earned her title of “Anthropologist ” in America, where she and her husband lived for some time among the Menominee tribe of Indians in North Wisconsin, helping him to gather information as to the effect of modern civilisation on the native race. This, in brief, is what they have just been doing for nine months in Samoa, on a scale so wide that their research work has taken in every aspect of native government, from the racial and cultural to the economic and sociological. More than three of the nine months were spent in touring the mountainous islands on foot, with a night’s halt at each village, and much important converse with chieftains.

The Pukerau branch of the Women’s Institute celebrated its second birthday with a huge party. In addition to the number of local people who attended, there was a splendid representation from neighbouring institutes. Following a few minutes’ social chat, Mrs Nixon, in a brief speech, welcomed the gathering and expressed the hope that all would have a very enjoyable time. Everyone then joined in the singing of the institute song. This w'as follow’d by a solo rendered by Mrs Gordon. An entertaining as well as an educational feature of the evening was an old-fashioned dress parade in which 15 ladies participated, some of the dresses worn dating back about 100 years. A popular vote resulted in a runaway victory for Miss Rogers, Mrs Nixon securing second place. A hunt for hidden pins was a diversion in which old and young took part, Miss Phyllis Scott proving to be the winner, having found 151 pins. A solo rendered by Miss Jean M'Lay %vas a pleasing variation in an excellent programme, w'hich had as its concluding item a play entitled “ Taking the Chair.” Supper, provided by the ladies, was then served, after which the birthday cake was cut and handed round. Following supper, dancing was indulged in by some 300 guests, the music for the dancing being provided by Messrs Trusler and Burke (accordeon), Knox (bagpipes), and Valentine (piano). A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Betty Edwards and Mr Bert Edwards. For the vocal items during the concert part of the programme the accompaniments were played by Mrs Nixon and Miss M’Lay.

Miss Esther James, an Auckland girl, and formerly a mannequin, is at present in Wellington making arrangements to walk from Cape Maria van Diemen t 6 the Bluff in November to advertise New Zea-land-made goods. She will wear entirely New Zealand-made clothing, and live on New Zealand-grown foods. Miss James has no intention of walking in breeches and boots, or in any other form of male attire, but intelids to wear a wholly feminine New Zealand wool costume. Her shoes and stockings will also be New Zea-land-made. Miss James, interviewed at Auckland, estimated that she would need a new pair of shoes every 100 miles, and new stockings every 50 miles. When asked how she would fare in the matter of finance, Miss James said: “ I have a lot of faith in human nature.” She intends to write to the Mayors of towns cn route and is relying on them to billet her. In sparsely-populated districts she will trust to the good nature of farmers. The whole journey, Miss James calculates, will take five months. Numerous people have walked from Auckland to Wellington, but she believes she ig the first to attempt the longer distance. She hopes to average eight hours a day, and will carry a pedometer, and clock in at each town, where local authorities will check her mileage. Miss James will endeavour to create a record for the trip. She hopes to demonstrate the serviceable qualities of New Zealand goods. She will lecture in all the principal centres. A prominent firm ig making her a diary from New Zealand wood pulp in which she will record her impressions of her trip. Miss James is a farmer’s daughter,/and comes of old pioneer stock. So far no one has given her any financial support, but she is self-reliant, and has arranged all the details of her trip herself. Manufacturers, however, are keenly alive to the advertising possibilities of Miss James’s venture. One prominent breakfast food company has arranged for supplies of their product to be obtained in every town along the route. , Miss James has also been asked to drink New Zealand wines and smoke New Zealand tobacco, but declined these offers. She is also negotiating with the Government Publicity Department to take, a scries of “ shots ” during visits to various New Zealand tourist resorts.

On August .25 St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Milton, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, the contracting parties being May Stace, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Campbell, of Milton, and Wilfred John, elder son of Mr and Mrs M'Dowall, of Dunedin. The Rev. Father Rooney was the officiating priest, and celebrated nuptial mass. The bride was escorted to the altar by her father to the strains of the " Bridal March,” and made a charming picture gowned in an ivory embossed chenille georgette gown fashioned with a tightfitting bodice, long, tight-fitting sleeves caught at the wrists with tiny Bands of georgette, and a fully-flared skirt with hip yoke falling gracefully to the instep. She wore a beautifully embroidered veil fitting close to her head and held in place with tiny sprays of orange blossom over each ear, the veil hanging in graceful folds to form a train. Ivory satin shoes with hose to tone, a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, and a beautiful shower bouquet of white camellias and white freesias, masked by maiden-hair fern, finished with streamers to match her gown, completed a charming toilette. She was attended by four bridesmaids — Miss Rona Martin (Dunedin), Miss Nancy Cannon (Milton), Miss Joan_ Campbell (sister of the bride), and Miss Aileen Curran (Lumsden). The two former were attired in ankle-length early Victorian frocks of powder blue georgette and blue summer felt hats accompanied by blue slippers and bose to tone, and carried beautiful shower bouquets of bronze chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern with streamers to match their frocks, and each wore a string of pearls (the gift of the bridegroom). The two small bridesmaids,' who acted as train-bearers, were each attired in ankle-length early Victorian frocks of ochre crepe de chine, the same tone of hats trimmed with long streamers, and ochre satin shoes with hose to tone. Each carried Victorian posies of violets and chrysanthemums with streamers to match. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr L. M'Dowall, as best man, and Mr G. Spiers as groomsman. Mrs M'Murtrie (organ) and Miss M'Hardy (violin) played suitable music during the mass, while during the offertory Miss Margaret Curran gave a delightful rendering of Khanne Ave Maria.” At the conclusion of the nuptial ceremony the bridal party left the church to the strains of the “Wedding March, played by Mrs M'Murtrie. A pretty finish to the wedding was the presentstion on the church steps by Master Kenny Curran (Lumsden) of a gold horseshoe to the bride. The guests, numbering about 60, then adjourned to the Motorist Refreshment House, where the wedding breakfast was served and the Rev. 1 ather Rooney presided. The brides mother, wearing a gown of black georgette and lace and a small black bat and a white fox fur, and carrying a bouquet of red camellias, received the guests. During the breakfast many toasts were honuored, and numerous congratulatory telegrams read, and several vocal and instrumental items rendered. Later in the afternoon the hapnv couple left by car for a tour of Southland, the bride travelling in a preen celanese frock under a green pin spot tweed coat, a green felt hat, ana ereen shoes to tone_ and a fox yur. Previous to her marriage, Mrs M Dowail was entertained at a kitchen evening m St. Joseph’s Schoolroom by her many friends, and received many useful gifts. She was also met at her home by members of St. Mary’s Choir and presented with a Bruce travelling rug. Mr and Mrs M'Dowall’s future home will he at Patearoa.