Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21736, 30 August 1932, Page 14

Notes for Women

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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, ai a guarantee of genuineness.

Invitations are shortly to be issued for a boll to be held in Tudor Hall on October 6, the proceeds in aid of the Citizens' Day Nursery. A strong committee has been formed, with Mrs T. Fergus as convener.

The engagement is announced of Myra Margretta, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. C. Pollard, of Spreydon, Christchurch, and Gordon Robert, second son of Mrs and the late Mr P. H. Thomson, of Port Chalmers.

The engagement is announced between Julie, elder daughter of the late Dr C. B. Snow and Mrs Snow, of Yarrow street, Invercargill, and Leicester Wellesley. third son of Mr, Leicester Matson, of Papanui road, Christchurch.

Wanaka had a week of delightful warm days with an occasional frosty night. Among the guests present at Wanaka Hotel, Pembroke, last week were: Miss A. A. Fryes, Blenheim; Mrs F. J. Denton, Mr H. M. Denton, Oamaru; Mr and Mrs A. E. C. Mathieson, Mrs Strong, Mrs A. Pels, Mrs Haggitt, Misses May C. Ross, Haggitt and G. L. Morris, and Messrs W. Wills, J. L. Passmore, D, H. Hill, R. Bremner, G. H. Lewis, R. W. Hardie, R. Shepherd, W. H. Cherry, G. Geeson. P. Caley, and H. Warwick, Dunedin; Mr and Mrs G. Newton, Invercargill; and Messrs A, Dewar and G. F. Dawson, Cromwell.

Mrs R. S. Black gave an informal reception for Lady Chaytor at her residence, Roslyn, on Sunday. During the evening Dr Galway played some selections, and Mr Maitland M'Cutcheon sang, Lady Chaytor delighting the. Company with an account of some of her adventures- since her departure from Home. The guests were Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey, Mr and Mrs R. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs W. A. Ross, Mr and Mrs Halligan, Dr and Mrs Galway, Dr and Mrs Kenneth 1 Ross, Dr and Mrs Begg, Mr and Mrs Mandeno, Mr and Mrs Porter, Mr and Dr Siedeberg, M'Kinnon, Misses Gilkison, Reid, Fleming, Murray, Barron, and Ryder, and Messrs W. E. C. Reid, A. Barnett,. Gerald Black, and Maitland M'Cutcheon.

On Sunday afternoon the teams were taken for an enjoyable drive to Outram, where they were the guests of the West Taieri Hockey Club. Dr Wylie welcomed those presentj on whose behalf Mrs Hudson made_ reply. During the afternoon tea, which had been organised by Mrs Caterer, the official party sat at the top of the hall at a table covered with a beautiful cloth worked by a hockey girl, Miss Avis Southgate, All the tables were decorated with spring blossoms. Lady Chaytor, who was the guest of the hockey players, delighted those present with a description of her aeroplane trip out from Home. The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs R. S. Black) were also present. v * tt *

Mrs Arthur Barnett gave a dinner party at the Otago Women's Club last evening in honour of Lady Chaytor, otners present being the Mayoress (Mrs R. S. Black), Mrs Elston (Christchuroh.), Mesdames J. Hutchison, R. Ewing, S. Batchelor, 0. M. Begg, J. R. Blues, A, A. Fairboirn, Wakefield Holmes, R. Hudson W. F. Edmond and A. G. Melville, Miss Nicolson and Miss Linda Barnett. The mahogany table was beautifully decorated with two small bowls and one large bowl of daffodils, primroses, and grape hyacinths to form a gold and purple colour scheme, and two bronze candelabra holding yellow candles. Later the guests attended the reception given in the lounge for Lady Chaytor. Jji % *

Prior to the departure of Mr and Mrs Cronin and family, of Sutton, who were leaving the district to go to Omimi, a Eleasant afternoon was spent at their ome on Friday by a few of .the surrounding neighbours! Community singing was indulged in by those present, and songs were rendered by. Mrs Boyles, Miss H. Johnstone and Miss Cronin. Mrs Finnie made a fine accompanist. After a nice Afternoon. tea had been partaken of Mr Cronin, in a, humorous speech, thanked all present for the fine spirit of fellowship shown by the neighbours in doing honour to hie wife, his family, and himself. Mrs Johnstone in a neat little speech, and on behalf of all present, wished Mr and Mrs Cronin and family' a very happy and prosperous time in their new home. * * * .

To celebrate the coming of age of their daughter Doreen, a twenty-first birthday party was given by Mr and Mrs G. Brasier at their residence, Clyde street, on Saturday evening. The large gathering of friends who assembled made Miss Brasier the recipient of many delightful presents and provided an evening of fun and jollity. Those present Included Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs R. B. Nicholson, Mr and Mrs W. Anderson, Mr and Mrs I. Strang, Mr.and Mrs H. Hayward, Misses E. Foster, E. A. Foster, G. ( E, Foster, J. Brasier, A, Sutton, E. Higginson, I. Buckland, P. Kelly, A. Hayward, D. Mason, R. Shrimpton, M. Shrimpton, E. Shrimpton, S. Herrick, W. Smith, I. Kay, N. Boyle, and Lymburn and Messrs J. Nice, L. M'Millan, J. Brasier, G. Austin. 0. Smith, E. Steele, Stan Gibson, Sam Gibson, and K. Nicholson. The annual meeting of the Maori Hill branch of the League of Mothers was held in the Sim Street Hall, Mrs H. C. Campbell (president) presiding over a large gathering. The following office-bearers were elected**—President, Mrs H. C, Campbell; vice-presidents—Mrs Price, Mrs Cree Brown, Mrs Fairmaid; secretary, Mrs Sharp; treasurer, Mrs Begg; committee—Mesdames Lilly, Jerred, Avent, Blackie, Bezett, Wight, Tuck, Scott, Anderson, Millin, Holme, Bradley, Robinson, and Abernethy. The branch had had a prosperous year, the membership standing at 91. It had also been successful in forming a choir, a Bewing circle, and a Bible circle, all of which were doing helpful work. Mrs George Scott sang two songs which were much appreciated, after which the members took part in a discussion. if * %

On Saturday evening Mrs Richard Hudson, president of the New Zealand Women's Hockey Association, was hostess at a delightful party in the Otago Women's Club in honour of the 13 hockey teams which are at present competing in the city. Mrs Hudson, wearing a smart dress of brown lace with a matching coatee, welcomed the guests, who expressed themselves charmed with the simplicity and_ beauty of the clubrooms. A happy evening was spent by all. The programme included a pianoforte solo by Miss Rita Hunt, a song by Mrs Smeaton, (accompanied by Mrs Mason), a recitation by Miss N. Newey, and a delightful play, "The White Swan." in which Mr an,l Mrs A. Stephens, Mr 0. Stephens, and Miss V. Livingstone took part. There was also a competition, won by Miss Keave, of the Otago B team. Supper was served in the dining room, where spring flowers made effective decorations on little tables. •

On Saturday morning First Church was the scene of a charming wedding, when Dorothy, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs F. C. Mann, of Christchurch, was married to John Gordon Grant, only son of Mrs W. Macfarlane, of Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a model gown of white taffeta, vandyked over net. From a close-fitting cap of lace trimmed with orange blossom there flowed a hand-made veil of net with lace applique. Her bouquet was composed of white hyacinths, white heather, and white narcissi. Attending the bride as matron of honour was her sister, Mrs H. M. Campbell, of Willowbridge, South Canterbury, who was attired in orchiU sprigged georgette and velvet, with ruchings of taffeta and a bandeau of 'taffeta and velvet. She carried a bouquet of saxifrage and daphne. The groom was attended by Mr Douglas Rodger as best man. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Mann, assisted by Mrs Macfarlane, received their guests at Somerset Lounge, Mrs Mann wearing a smart ensemble of navy satin and embossed velvet, with hat of navy racello straw and carrying a bouquet of anemones, and Mrs Macfarlane wearing navy crepe de chine and carrying a bouquet of orange jonquils.

Recent guests at Jackson's Hotel include Misses B. Scott, Dick, and H. M'Clelland, and Mr Hipkins (Wellington), Mr W. Godward and Misses D. Pope and F. Thorn (Christchurch, Mrs Shearer and Mr and Mrs Hay (Timaru), Mr W. Henderson and Master C. Peoples (Oamaru), Mr T. Steele (Gore), Mrs B. Scott (Mataura), Mr C. Schroeder (Invercargill), Mrs Doyle. Mr J. Doyle, and Master Doyle (Bluff). Mr M'lvor (Waikaia), Mr Craig (Omakau), Miss M. and J. Jones (Waipiata), Mr P. M'Skimming, M.P. (Benhar).

Mrs J. G. Green, whose death at Tauranga was reported last week, attended both the jubilee and the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Otago Girls' High School. At the time of the latter ot these celebrations she was one of three of the only surviving original pupils of the school. All the eight members of her family were born in Dunedin. The Bay, of Plenty Times states that few residents of Tauranga took a more active part in the social and charitable activities of the town than Mrs Green did from the time she Went to live there. Particularly during the war period, when she took a prominent part in Red Cross and other local war activities, were her help and influence felt. Notwithstanding these public efforts there was also the effort in the home, influenced, no doubt, by the thought that two sons were at the war, one of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. During that period she established the commendable record of knitting a sock a day.

The Strand Salon, with its handsome furnishings, presented a gay scene at a supper dance held there on Thursday evening. The guests of the evening were Messrs W. T. Ryan and R. M'Dougall, on the occasion of their coming of age. Among the many friends present to wish them a bright and happy future were members of the sporting organisations, and the staff of the firms with which they were connected. The ball room presented a cosy appearance, and provided nn excellent floor wor dancing. During the evening Miss Rita Holmes delighted those present with her singing of two numbers, and Mrs H. Egger'g provided a humorous interlude. Among those present were Mr and Mrs E. de Joux, the latter wearing a frock of shell ping georgette; Misses D. Churchill (green velvet), D. Sheehy (pink satin), Rita Holmes (floral georgette), V. Miles (black lace). May Hungerford (salmon georgette), Molly' Hungerford (white georgette), N. Thompson (green brocade satin), K. Curran (blue satin), J. Stables (black velvet), L, Lumsden ( black velvet), D. Lockhart (white lace, with red coatee), M. Carroll (white taffeta), I. Graham (black panne velvet), D. Murdock (black panne velvet), J. Pickard (panne velvet), Z. Johnstone (white lace), S. Prescott (green georgette), N. Stewart (black satin), M. M'Bride (floral georgette), M. M'Lachlan (floral chenille georgette), M. Kenny (black velvet), B. Robertson (flame satin), M. Ledgerwood (black silk velvet), A. Creighton (white satin), and D. Smith (black lace), and Messrs W. T. Ryan, R. M'Dougall, C. Holmes, E. A. Taylor, M. Austen, H. Ryan, H. Eggers, J. J. Beard, L. Neil, F. Byrne, J. Henderson, J. Pringle, L. Swallow, G. E. M'Lean, U. Halljgan, M. Homer, G. Robinson, A. Baker, J. M'Lachlan, D. A. Stevenson, D. Prain, A. Byrne, P. Byrne, and L. Flockton.

At the Music Circle meeting of the Otago Women's Club on Friday evening, presided over by Mrs H. 0. Campbell, Miss Emilie Logie gave an interesting and instructive talk on "The Story of Folk Song." The speaker said that poems and melodies of great beauty found their origin among the peasant people, who portrayed their experience of life and their appreciation of the beauty of Nature through their which had been handed down from generation to generation. Miss Logie had many interesting things to say about the folk songs of various countries, such as English, Irish, Hebridean, and Czeehoslovakian, and suggested that although the English ones had been neglected by the trained musicians for many years, it was now recognised that England had a very valuable collection. The following programme illustrated Miss Logic's lecture;—Czechoslovakian-*" Under Our Cottage Window," "To the Garden Annie Went," "Goodnight "-, English—" Midsummer Carol," "The Oxen Ploughing"; and Irish—" The Flight of the Earls," "My Love is i an Arbutus," all sung by Miss Meda Paifle; vocal trio, 5 ' I'll Rock Thee to'* Rest," from eongs of Erin (atv. by Stanford), Mrs N. Hurring and Misses Phyllis Anderson and Alison Tyrie: English—" The Well of St. Keyne," ''Flowers in the Valley," and "White Paternoster," sung by Miss Grace Rule; Hebridean—"Eriskay Love Lilt" and "The Jura Harvesting . Lilt," eung by Miss* Edith Morrison; piano solo (English), "Sussex Mummers' Carol," played by Mrs H. C. Campbell; violin solo, "English Country Dance," played\ by Miss Bessie Paine; violin solo (Irish), "Foggy Dew" and "Emer's Farewell to Cucullian," played by Mrs H. de C. M'Arthur: and violin eolo (English), "Cornish Folk Tune," played by Mrs M'Arthur. At the conclusion, after Miss Logie had thanked those who had assisted her, a vote of | thanks to Miss Logie Herself was pro' posed by Mrs Hervey.

The fine weather which favoured the Otago Hunt Club's race meeting at Wi*gatui on Saturday was the cause of some smart ensembles being worn. Lady Chaytor was present with Mrs R. S. Black, both wearing frocks in the new lido blue colour, with chic hats to tone, Lady •Chaytor's being a turban and Mrs Black's a large sailor. Mrs Arthur Barnett was in a navy blue flecked suit, with a matching hat and a black seal coat, and Miss Barnett in a cherrycoloured suit, relieved with black astrachan fur, her cherry-coloured hat being to tone. There were also present Mesdames Harty, in a biskra checked tailored suit and small brown felt hat; J. A. Cook, black and grey striped coat and a black hat; J. Roberts, brown tailored tweed suit, with hat and furs to match; G. Barnett, navy frock under a light grey coat and a grey hat; V. Jacobs, grey squirrel coat-and hat_ to match; Sargood, green frock, green sailor hat and fur coat; M'Pherson, terracotta frock and hat, and 6hort fur coat; Orbell, sane blue ensemble, with hat to match; R. W. Brickell, brown suit, with a brown and orange hat and scarf; J. Laidlaw, orange coloured frock, with short brown coatee and an orange hat; G. Dickinson, black and white suit and black hat; G. Fitzgerald, navy tailored suit and furs; Smeaton, squirrel coat, with a lemon felt hat; Stephens, black suit, relieved with white and a black hat; Battersby, black suit and hat, with a grey fur coat; Passmore, black and green suit and a green hat; M'Quilkan (Ashburton), grey tailored suit and furs; Greenslade, H. Brewer, G. Black. Hill-Paterson, Scorgie, G. Dawson, Saunders, M'Kenzie, W. Fitzgerald, J. Milne, Draper, and M'Dofiald, MiBSeB P. Hunter-Weston, wearing a grey and black tweed coat, with a felt hat; L. Orbell, brown frock and hat, and smart seal jacket; Trotter, brown tweed suit and felt hat; G. Hislop, light tweed coat, with royal blue and white cap and scarf; Isobel Reid, tangerine frock, with short brown coat and brown beret; L. Logan, light grey tweed coat and. hat; Edna Greenslade, brown and white checked suit and brown straw hat; Joan Cotterell (Christchurch), chocolate brown tailored coat and hat to match; A. Brewer, royal blue frock and bat, and fur coat; Abrablack frock, trimmed with emerald, and hat to match; P. Orbell, royal blue suit and blue felt hat; Hart, red tweed ensemble, with cap to match; Dorothy Roberts, dark brown tweed Buit and brown cap; Ensor, F. Denniston, L. Barnett, Callendar, Brewer, Abraham, Gow, M'Caw, Cuddie, M'Quilkan (Ashburton), and Irwin.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

'Miss Joan Walker, of Riwaka, Nelson, is the guest of Mrs R. S. Black, Roslyn.

Mr and Mrs J. Mitchell and Mr A, Mitchell are visiting Invercargill.

Miss Eve Insall, of Invercargill, is paying a visit to Dunedin and Central Otago.

Dr anbV Mrs Mltellar, Pitt street, are visiting Wellington.

Mr and Mrs William Taylor,. St. Clair, are?;.paying a visit to Mount;Cook.

Mrs Vivian left yesterday by motor for Christchurch.

* S«S -r Mrs Hellier' and family are visiting Mr and Mrs D. Crawford, of Wyndham.

Miss Kathleen Kirk is the guest of Mr and Mrs C. E. Davey, of Wyndham.

;•■■'* # * Mr and Mrs G. Ritchie, of Irivercargill, are visiting Dunedin.,

Mrs Fleming is the guest of Mrs Eustace Russell, of Invercargill.

Miss Katie Gillies is the guest of her mother, Mrs J. L. Gillies, of Timaru.

Miss Margaret Ross, of ■ Invercargill, is spending .the holidays ,in Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs J. A. Dunning have been visiting Christchurch.

Mrs C. A. Paterson., of Timaru, will arrive to-day to visit her daughter, Mrs R. B. Welch, Moana crescent.

Mrs H. Brent and her children ate spending the school holidays in Central Otago. *, ' * ..' ■* ~ i\ Miss Rae and her niece. Miss Rita Treloar, have returned to Otatara from a visit to Dunedin.

Miss D. M. Griffiths is the ■ guest of her aunt, Mrs P. M. Cairns,. Bluff road, Invercargill.

Mrs Brian Haggitt, accompanied by Miss Joyce Haggitt and Miss G. Morris, left for Wanaka on Friday.

Lady Williams and Miss Constance Williams propose leaving to-day for a trip to Wanaka. * * *

Dr and Mrs Dawson have left on a visit to Auckland, where Dr Dawson will deliver a three weeks' series of lectures.

Mrs Elson, of Christchurch, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs Arthur Barnett, Roslyn*' ' *";' ; * • * ■.-.;;,■

Mrs Thomas Fergus left on Saturday to stay with Mrs James Begg at Bendigo, Central Otago. ........

Mr and Mrs Edmonds, of Dunedin, are camping out at Platten Farm, Central otago - * * *

Mrs Watson Shennan and Mrs Garth Gallaway are spending the school holidays at Linburn Station.

iDr and Mrs Kenneth Ross, who have been visiting Roxburgh, returned to town on Saturday. - " ... v -

Mrs Herbert Chapman, and her family are spending the school, vacation at "Hazel Bank," Waikouaiti.

Mr and Mrs Marshall, Totara, who were guests at the wedding of Miss Smith and Mr Dunning, have returned home.

Mr and Mrs Holden Mirams arfe the guests of Mr, and Mrs F. J. Loughnan, of Invercargill.

Miss Elvira Jamie is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs Cunningham, of Wyndham.. ... *** • . ■

Mrs M. J. Moody, who has been staying in Wellington for several weeks, has returned home.

Miss Jean Haslam is spending the term holidays with,,, her parents, Mr and Mrs C. N. Haslam, Christchurch.

Miss Joan M'Leod is spending a holiday with.her parents, Mr and Mrs Murdoch M'Leod, Christchurch. : i

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. . .•:..:

Mr and Mrs W. J. M'Kitterick and Master M'Kitterick, of Invercargill, are visiting Dunedin.

Miss Betty Nanc'avrow, of Christchurch, is spending a month's holiday with her parents in Dunedin.

Mrs Garfield Crawford and her children, of Invercargill, are spending the holidays in Dunedin.

* * * Miss Claire Webb is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs E. R. Webb, Christchurch.

Miss Joyce Hanna, who has been staying with Mrs M. P. W. Blathwayt, of Christchurch, has returned home.

Mrs L. B. Ballard and Miss Ballard, who have been visiting Invercargill, are expected home to-day.

Mrs Thomas Fergus was hostess at an afternoon tea party at her residence, Roslyn, on Friday.

On Saturday Mrs Marshall Macdonald gave a small bridge party at her residence, High street.

Mrs George Mackenzie, of QueenstoWn, who arrived in Dunedin on Saturday from the north, will remain here for a few days.

The Rev. W. Hardy Johnson, and Mrs Johnson, accompanied by their family, propose leaving to-morrow for a holiday at Karitane.

Mrs Shepherd, Mrs M'Dougall, Mrs Gilchrist and Mrs Breeze are visiting Roxburgh to take part in the ladies' golf championships. '.,"'.

Mr and Mrs William Marshall, jun., of Outram, are spending a holiday in Central Otago, as the guests of Mrs Connolly, Pine Grove, Hyde.

Miss Ellen Oliver left Dunedin on Thursday to spend her annual vacation with her mother, Mrs W. A. Oliver, Holywood terrace, Invercargill.

Mr and Mrs Robson, of the Bank of New Zealand, have returned from a holiday in Invercargill as the guests of Mr and Mrs V. Drummond and Mr and Mrs W. Drummond.

* * * Among the suggestions that were made to the Industrial Commission, which last week decided the amount of the basic wage in New South Wales, was one that an allowance should be made in favour of women for tobacco and haircuts. A man, it was stated, might allow his wife' to cut his hair for him, but there were no wives so attached to their husbands as to allow the latter to cut their hair for them.