Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21537, 8 January 1932, Page 10

Notes for Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL The' Misses Benzoni left Dunedin this week on a holiday visit to Timaru. ;;; Lady Findlay, of Wellington, is the guest of Lady Sidey, “ Corstorplunc. Mrs Leonard Tripp, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Graham, Henot row. ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Imelda White is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs D. J. Wilson are at present paying a visit to Christchurch. ;/ , . If. * ¥ Miss E. Grcensladc is paying a brief visit to Timaru. * * * Mrs G. R. Ritchie left Dunedin to-day for Waikouaiti. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mr and Mrs Timaru Rhodes, of Timaru, returned north yesterday. ¥ # Miss Lily Stevens left Dunedin last ■week for Wellington to spend a holiday.

Mr and Mrs A. 8. Elworthy, of Timaru, have returned •to their home.

Mrs J. G. YoUng has returned from a visit to Timaru. * * *

Miss Mary Thomson returned on Wednesday from a. visit to Clyde, where she was the guest of Mrs M'Elroy.

Miss Esme Crow, of Wellington, is the guest of her aunt, Miss Crow, Anderson s lay - * * *

Mrs T. P. Williamson and Miss Lilian Walker will leave by mbteir car' this morning on a visit to the West Coast. ¥ ¥ ¥

Mrs H. C. Barclay is visiting Christchurch, where she is the guest of Mrs K. H. Baxter. !i! * *

Miss Janet M'Kellar left Dunedin on Tuesday for Timaru, where she will be the guest of Mrs A. E. Kerr, Cave. ¥ ¥ ¥

Mrs Harold Oddie and her two children, of Timaru,' are the guests of Mrs Levido, Dunedin, • . .

Miskes Diana and Janet Orbell, of Timaru, are the guests of Mrs Sydney Neill, Musselburgh Rise.

* * * Miss J Hargreaves, of Kakahu, is the guest of Mrs H. 8. Fenwick, Musselburgh Rise. * * *

Mrs W. A. Moore, of Timaru, is the guest-of Mrs W. F, Edmond, “Mount Lodge:”

Mrs W. Maciver, of Paraparaumu, and Miss: Kythe Maciver, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs T. Wight, St. Clair. % ■ ’ , .:¥"' ; : * ■ *

Miss Trixie Wood .has returned to Dunedin from an enjoyable holiday spent at Roxburgh. C V

Mr and Mrs John M'Donald left Dunedin on Wednesday for Timaru and Christchurch, ¥ ¥ ¥

Miss Pengelly, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Winsbury-Wliite, Pacific street, Roslyn.

Misses Yvonne and Denise Champtaloup left Dunedin on Tuesday morning for Auckland, where a holiday will be spent.

Mrs Treehy, of Waikouaiti, who went to Gore to attend her son’s wedding, returned to her home yesterday. vj

Miss Beatrice Craig, of Addington, is the guest of Mrs J. Mackenzie, Walter Peak station. ¥ ¥ ¥

The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs R. S. Black) are spending a holiday at Lauder. ¥ ¥ ¥

Mrs J. C. Walker and her son, of Oamaru, are spending a holiday with Mrs Boraman, Owaka.

Mrs E. T. Porter and Miss Helen Porter are spending a holiday at Brighton.

Mrs H. J. Guthrie and family will leave Dunedin to-day on a holiday visit to Queenstown.

Miss Ford, of Geraldine, who has been the guest of Mrs Riley, George street, returned yesterday to her home.

Mrs Elworthy, sen., and Miss Elworthy, of Timaru, left Dunedin yesterday on their return journey. ¥ ¥ ¥

Mrs D. Phillips and Miss R. Phillips have returned to Dunedin from a motor tour of Canterbury and Marlborough.

Mr and Mrs Hamel and daughter (Patea) are at present on a visit to Dunedin, and are the guests of Mr and Mrs G. Deare, Albany street.

Sister Kirkpatrick, of the Red Cross Society, who is recuperating after an operation, is the guest of Lady Allen, “ Arawa,” Clyde street.

# * * Mrs Gilbert Pearce, of Wanganui, who is expected to arrive in Dunedin to-mor-row, will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs Ivo Carr, High street.

Lady Allen and her daughter, Miss Dorothy Allen, will take up their residence at “ Greeneliffs,” St. Clair, to-day, where they will remain for a short period.

After attending the Batchelor-Elworthy wedding, Mr and Mrs W. T. Ritchie, of Timaru, returned yesterday to their country residence at Moeraki. • ¥ ¥ ¥

Mrs Denton Leech has returned to Dunedin from a visit to Timaru, where she was the guest of Mrs Thomas Brown, of “ Broomlands,” 'Dunedin.

Miss M. Falconer) of Wellington, and her two nieces. Misses Hilda and Jean Falconer, are at present enjoying a holiday at Queenstown.

Mrs Richard Hudson aiid Mrs J. W. Smeaton, who have been paying a visit to Lake Wanaka, have returned to Dunedin and will spend the next six weeks at Broad Bay.

Mr and Mrs Keith de Castro, of Timaru,-who came to Dunedin to attend the Elwortliy-Batcliclor wedding, and who were the guests of Mrs Leslie Wilson, Albert street during their stay hero, returned north yesterday. *r * *

New Year’s the time for bargains. See our Antique (Shaded Oak Bedroom Suite for £27 10s. The latest in Dining Chairs and Tables. Prices arc low. Call.—C. and W. Hayward, Ltd., 141 George street. —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.

Mrs G. R. Cbeesemau has returned to Dunedin from a visit to Kuriheka, where she was the guest of Mrs J. Cowie Nicholls. V v The engagement is announced of Ellen Elizabeth M'Kersey, of Dunedin, to Arthur Bromley Beckingsale, of the. staff of the Bank of New South Wales, Wellington. V « * Mrs G. Duncan, of Roslyn, and her mother, Mrs Bates Atkinson, left Dunedin on Monday for Christchurch and Akaroa, where they will spend a few weeks. * » * The engagement is announced from Christchurch of Ethel, only daughter of the late Mrs Tunzelman, of Sydney, to Hector John, eldest son of Mrs J.- H. Willialnson, Meridian street, Port Chalmers. RECIPES CHEESE CRACKERS. Try them this way: ,A cream cracker, a thick layer of cream theese, some finelychopped onion, a sprinkling of finelychopped parsley, and a dash of salt and pepper. Your guests will compliment your epicurean achievement. Serve this delicious, savoury cheese cracker at your tennis parties. Russell’s Cream Cheese has a flavour of its own. The delectable flavour of Russell’s Cream Cheese is acquired, and once acquired will grow until the use of this appetising cheese becomes indispensable to the palate. This delightful cheese is a natural product made from richest Jersey cream, and is untouched by hand. Russell’s Cream Cheese is sold by all leading grocers in sixpenny cartons. —8/1/32.

An engagement is announced between Nancy Wooler, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr P. R. D, Leslie, of Gisborne, and Dr Garth Rivers Stoneham, second son of Colonel and Mrs A. Stoneham, of Gisborne, and formerly of Musselburgh, Dunedin.

On the evening of their daughter’s, wedding day Dr and Mrs Stanley Batchelor held a reception and dance at Tudor Hall. The hall was gaily bedecked for the occasion with masses of flowers in shades to tone with the blue, gold, and red lighting arrangements, and guests spent a very happy time in the charming surroundings.

Several of the wives and daughters of Dunedin bowlers have already left, or will leave in the course of a day or two, for Christchurch, where the Dominion bowling tournament will be held this year. Mrs J. Doolan left yesterday, Mesdaraes W. Anderson, J. Hutchison and two daughters, J. Bentley, and J, Forster will leave to-morrow. Mrs A. J. H. Gregory and the masters .Gregory (2) on Sunday, and Mesdames G. Deare and H. Williams on Monday. >{• . *

The guests at Familtou’s Private Hotel, Hampden, during Christmas and New ■Year were; Mrs F. Vipan, Mr and Mrs H. Siedeberg, Mr and Mrs E. S. Wilson, Mr and Mrs A. M'Hutchon, Mr and Mrs R. M'Meeking, Misses Vipan, Siedeberg, Ross, Yeoman, Verngren, Spratt, M'Meeking, and Hutchon; Messrs D. Spedding, E. Wilson, M'Hutchon, M'Meeking, Green, Archibald, Osborne, J. Knowles (Dunedin) , Mr and Mrs Fraser, Misses Fraser (4), Master Fraser (Ranfurly); Misses Kilpatrick and Frame (Waimate); Mr and Mrs D. James (Invercargill), Mr James L. Familton (Wellington), Mr B. Bruston (Te Awamutu).

On New Year’s Eve the pupils and a number of first pupils were entertained by Mrs and Miss Glendining at the Whare Flat School. A large Christmas tree, on which were hung the gifts, occupied one end of the building, and gifts were handed out, all being useful and ornamental. The school children then formed a circle round their hostesses, and a girl pupil thanked them for their kindness. The chairman of the School Committee proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs and Miss Glendining for the generous manner in which they had arranged the evening, and the motion was carried with acclamation. V * *

A delightful interlude in the RatchelorElworthy wedding festivities was a dinner party given on the evening of the wedding day at the Grand Hotel, those present including Mr and Mrs F. Cracroft Wilson and Mr and Mrs R. Cracroft Wilson, of Christchuch; Mrs and Mrs Hennessy (Morven). Mrs Derrick Gould (Christchurch), Misses N. and H. Fenwick. L. Williams, Patricia Stronach, Cecil Elworthy (Timaru), and Evelyn Pinckney (" Glenaray,” Southland), Lieutenant J. C. Elworthy, R.N., Wellington, J. Edmond, C, Batchelor, J. C. Robertson (Auckland). E. Johnstone (Otaio), B. Unwm (Timaru), and J. Ritchie.

A young Egyptian at Alexandria devised an ingenious'plan to cover up an elopement. He related to the cou Wasta, where he was on trial for abduction, how, being a Moslem, he was unable to approach the Christian father of the girl he loved. So he and the girl eloped. Before departing he bought a huge piece of meat, which he placed in the girls bed, and then set fire to the room. He subsequently wrote a letter to the High Court accusing the father of having burnt his daughter alive. The father was arrested, but further inquiries led to his release, and the girl was later found in Suez with her lover. * H- *

A tiny head exquisitely carved in limestone and no bigger than a walnut was the gem of the collection shown recently in London by the Egypt Exploration Society (states a correspondent). It was believed t<j be ‘the likeness of the princess who became the wife of Tutankhamen. The relic was found in the dust of the royal city of Tel-el-Amarna, built by Akhamaten and left deserted less than 25 years later by his successor, Tutankhamen. That this email, soft stone should have retained the portrait seems incredible. Yet it is to-day almost as perfect as when the last touch was put to it by the cunning hand of its carver 3000 years ago.

Mrs Naneie Glen Kidson, the 25-year-old widow of Commander Glen Kidson, the airman who was killed in a crash in Africa last May, is to re-marry in London next month, states a London writer. _ Her engagement to Mr Edmund C. Reginald Sheffield, second son of Sir Berkeley Sheffield, Bart, of Normanby Park, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, was announced in November. News of the engagement leaked out, when Mrs Kidson was in Scotland with a shooting party which included Mr Sheffield. Mrs Kidson is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Soames, of Chester square, Pimlico, S.W. She was married to Commander Glen Kidson in 1923, and has a four-year-old son, Archie. Commander Kidson left the whole of his fortune of £200,000 to the boy. Mr Sheffield is 22.

Recent guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, include: Mieses Twecdie (2), (Edinburgh), Mrs S. Halfpenny (England), Mies N. Hardy (Melbourne), Mies J. B. Taylor, Mies T. Bade, Mr and Mrs L, Hartman, Mr T. Twecdie. Mr R. Tweedic (Auckland), Mrs K. Maquire (Matainata), Mr J. F. Waugh (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs Retemeyer (Napier). Mr and Mrs D. W. Madden, Mr and Mrs Hill, Master Hill, Mr and Mrs R. Wolfe (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W. H. Beanland, Mrs J. D. Rodger, Mrs L. W. Lewie, Miss D. Lewis, Miss H. Lewis , Mr and Mrs Whiteman. Mr H. S-. Strand, Mr and Mrs C. Davis, Master Davis (Christchurch), Mr R. T. Poulson, Mrs E. Urcn, Miss P. Uren, Mr C. K. Couston, Mr H. M'Millan, Mr and Mrs C. Watson, Mrs Maxwell and nephew, Mr and Mrs Elston. Mr H. W. Spence, Mr J. E. Boreham, Dir L. J. Roberts, Mr R. Myles. (Dunedin), Mr 0. P. Field, Mr L. C. Field. Mr ,1. MTlraith (Ashinirton), Mr A. Burnett (Halway Bay), Mies V. B. Roscow, Miss M. Roscow, Miss G. M. Rath, Mr J. B. Nicholson, Mr and i\frs W. L. Bews and Mr F. J. Beadle (Invercargill), Miss M. Young (Mossburn) . party .10 Southland Tramping Club (Mr Barker, leader).

From now until autumn is well advanced the beaches of Sydney will glow with colour. Never before have such gorgeous beach costumes been seen. The word costumes is somewhat misleading because swimming costumes are so scanty that there is not cope for much colour. The colouring is splashed on beach kimonos, beach pyjamas, beach umbrellas, and beach towels (comments an observer in the Melbourne Argus). The towels are by no means an insignificant detail of the scene. Many designs bold and quaint are observable on them, and as some of the towels are large enough for counterpanes it may be readily understood that they become features of the landscape or seascape. Flung over the shoulder, Spanish fashion, or used as beach carpets or rugs, they are conspicuous signs of ownership. Parties are known and traced by their towels. The windows of the principal stores occasionally have startling displays of surfing fashions, the partially clad wax figures in the most modern costumes causing older folk to pause and shake their heads in doubt. The younger generation just laughs and goes its way, humming a jazz tune. A very pleasant evening was passed at their residence, Frankton on December 20, when a large number of guests assembled to pay honour to Mr and Mrs W. Bushell on the occasion of their silver wedding. The time quickly passed with games and music, at the conclusion of •which supper was served by the hostesses, Misses Gladys and Jean Bushell. The gifts, which were both costly and numerous, showed to some extent the high esteem in which Mr and Mrs Bushell are held in Frankton. The hostesses, wearing green crepe de chine frocks, recieved their guests, Mrs Bushell wearing black silk marocain and Mrs A. Hcaly (Dunedin), mother of the bridegroom, wearing black georgette and lace. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs R. Ashton, Mrs Halbey, Mr and Mrs B. White, Mr and Mrs P. Gavan, Mr and Mrs J. Dick, Mrs and Miss White (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. Woodcock (Auckland), Mr and Mrs J. Cooney, Mrs Ashton, sen., Mr and Mrs R. Buckland, Mrs A. Healy (Dunedin). Misses R. and M. Bushell, C. Monds, D. Cooney, and Messrs A. Lamplugh,_ Johns, L. Monds. J. Bushell, A. Christieson, and E. and R. Bushell, Mr and Mrs A. Monds.

The wedding of Miss Olive Jean Butler, third daughter of Mrs C. D. Butler,- of Dunedin, to Philip George, only son of Mr and Mrs George T. Monk, of Auckland, was solemnised on December 30 at St. Matthew’s Church by the Rev. Mr Hamblett. The bride was escorted up the aisle by Mr Robert Walls. Carrying a shower bouqeut of red roses, and wearing a gown of ivory satin and a filmy tulle veil flowing from a lace cap, to which a dainty spray of orange blossom was attached, the bride looked very charming as she entered the church. Her two sisters, Misses Meda and Ina Butler, were in attendance, wearing frocks of ivory georgette and panne velvet, with bowler hats enhanced by ostrich plumes, and carrying smart little velvet muffs. Mr J. M'Murray was best man, and Mr K. Butler (brother of the bride) was groomsman. Mrs Butler (mother of the bride), wearing a gown of black georgette and lace, with picture hat to tone, received and welcomed some 40 guests in Somerset Lounge, where the reception was later held. For, going away the bride wore a frock of wine celanese under a coat of black velour, and a hat and shoes to tone.

Gueste registered at the Hermitage during the past week were:— Colonel and Mrs W. L. Baker, Miss P. Baker, Mr L. Baker (England), Mr Gordon Bryan (London), Miss C. R. Masson (Scotland), Mr Van de Poele (Belgium), Mr R. E. Smith (Sydney), Colonel and Mrs N. A. Campbell (Brisbane), Mr D. W. Tweedie, Mr A. G. Tweedie, Miss F. E. Nicholas (Auckland), Mr and Mrs F. B. Palairet (Gisborne), Miss R- Carr, Mr R. C. Murie (Wellington), Mrs Sidey, Mr and Mrs Bridson, Nurse Samson, Mr Richards, Dr Jessie Scott, the Rev, Mr and Mrs York, Archdeacon York, Mr and Mrs J. H. Macdonald. Miss H. M'Cracken, Miss M. Stewart, Mr B. T. Cocks, Misses Farquhar (Christchurch), Mr P. S. Field, Mr MTlraith (Ashburton), Mr H. W. Martin (Inglewood), Mr and Mrs W. J. Clarkson (Blenheim), Mr R. E. Holgate, Mies A. A. Holgate (Timaru), Mr and Mrs W. J. Whitehead, Miss Katherine Manaton (Pairlie), Mr Andrew Pryde, Miss Jess Pryde (Port Chalmers), Mr W. A. Grey, Mrs E. J. Vernon, Mr A. D. Vernon, Mrs A. T. Hart, Mr T. F. Butler, Mr J. W. Aitken, Mr and Mrs .P. W. Stabb, Miss Dessa Stabb, Mrs. M. Malthus, Mr A. V. Bowden,’ Mr 11. Ellis (Dunedin).

Among those present at Wanaka Hotel, Pembroke, last week were: Mr and Mrs J. Roberts, Misses Tweedie (Scotland)* Mr Digbie (England), Miss A. F. Loudon, Miss L. Hutton, Messrs Tweedie (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Rettermyer (Napier), Mr and Mrs C. J. Jellard, Mr R. J. Carruthers (Wanganui),' Mr and Mrs L. E. Hill. Mr and Mrs C. F. Whiteman, Mr and Mrs Melville, Miss Aitchieson, Messrs J. A. Mitchell, J. S. Lewis, Hill, W. G. Wholmann (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C. C. Davies, Mrs J. D. Rodgers, Misses T. Batchelor, L Webb, G. Wright, Master, Fuller, E. M. Clark, Messrs W. Haigh, G. Haigh, E. Haigh, R. Haigh, F. Munro, Colonel A. E. Loach, Mr M. Loach* Master Davies (Christchurch), Miss L. M. Brown (Akaroa), Mr A. Sharp (Geraldine), Mr and Mrs J. Watt (Timaru), Mr I. M'Donald, Mr J. G. M'Donald (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs J. R. Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs D. H. Hill, Mr and Mr s R. Bremner, Mr and Mrs H. J. M'Master, Mr and Mrs E. G. Dunne, Misses K. Steele, L. Downie, M. Ford, E. Wright, Martin, J. Morgan, R. Loudon, D. Flockton, Favel, P. Collier, B. Collier, Messrs J. R. Luff, D. B. Mackersay, C. S. Kirby, L. Hastie, H. K. Batchelor, R. H. Simpson, J. Millar, H. O. M'Kinlay, R. Bagley (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs M'Donald (Roslyn), Mr and Mrs E. A. Jones, Mr E. A. Jones, jun., Mrs G. Holloway, Miss O. Holloway, Mr J. A. Doig (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Fleming, Messrs H. and K. Fleming (Gore), Mr F. Batchelor (Lawrence), Mr M. M'Pherson (Hawea Flat), Mr J. M'Guire (West Coast).

A charming wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, East Gore, on December 28, when Winifred, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Johnston, of Frank , street, West Gore, was married to Mr Cyril Treeby of Invercargill, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Treeby, of Waikouaiti. The Rev. James Johnston, of Christchurch (uncle of the bride), performed the ceremony. The church, which was a fairyland of flowers and streamers of pink and lilac, was decorated by the many friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church with her father, was attired in a gown of cream georgette and rich lace on a foundation of pale pink satin. A beautifuhyembroidered pale pink veil and shower bouquet of lilies and sweet peas completed her toilette. Miss Mary Johnston attended the bride, and wore an anklelength frock of cyclamen georgette, trimmed with ribbon bands of taffeta, a black model hat, and cyclamen shoes and gloves. Miss Melba Johnston (niece of the bride) made a charming little flower girl. Her ankle-length _ frock of pink georgette was trimmed with ribbon-bands of taffeta, and she wore a head-dress, mitts, and shoes to tone. Mr A. Wilson, of Bluff, carried out the duties of best man. During the service Mrs F. S. Sim sang the solo “ How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings.” Miss Ida Mae Gibbon presided at the organ. Mrs W. Johnston (the bride’s mother) was attired in a gown of black and while georgette, a black hat, and carried a Victorian posy. Mrs Treeby wore a gown of saxc blue eelanese silk, with a black crinoline straw, and she carried a Victorian posy. The wedding breakfast was served at the Cosy Tea-rooms, when the usual toast list was carried out and musical items enjoyed, and telegrams from various parts of the Dominion were read. Later Mr and,Mrs Johnston held a reception at their home, West Gore. The happy couple, who were the recipients of many costly gifts, later left by car for the north, the bride wearing a navy blue costume, with hat and shoes to tone. The guests present included Mr and Mrs W. Treeby (Waikouaiti), Mr and Mrs W. Baker, Mr and Mrs C. Johnston (St. Andrews), Mr and Mrs G. Neale (Waiwera), Mr and Mrs J. P. Thayer, Mr and Mrs H. P. MTntyre, Mr and Mrs J. A. S. Johnston, Mr and Mrs F. S. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. Byars, Mr and Mrs W. Geo, Mrs Todd (Auckland), Mr and Mrs R. L. Byars, Mr and Mrs G. Laurie (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. Johnston (Brydon). Mrs A. Byars, Mrs 18. Paterson, Mr and Mrs Hugh Smith, Miss M. Johnston. Mr and Mrs W. Stevenson (Wendou). Mr and Mrs H. H. Brown, Mr and Mrs P. Long (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. Henderson, Misses C. Dun and M. Neil. Messrs Dun (2), MTntyre, and Neale.