Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21951, 12 May 1933, Page 14

Notes for Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs Forsyth, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Penrose.

* * * Mrs C. W. Rattray is on a visit to Auckland.

Mrs H. Frapwell and Miss Rua Frapwell will leave tcday for the north.

Mr and Mrs J. L. Stewart are visitors to Auckland.

Mrs and Miss Saxelby are on a visit to Auckland.

Mrs G. R. Ritchie and Miss E. Ritchie are paying a visit to Auckland.

Miss Muriel May left on Wednesday for the West Coast.

Mrs Hjorring, of Oamaru. sailed, on Wednesday by the Rangitata for England and France.

Mrs D. H. Cameron is the guest of Mrs W. A. Scott, of Timaru, for the women's golf championship.

Mr and Mrs Robert Hudson and Mr and Mrs Richard Hudson, Dunedin, are visiting Wellington.

Miss Elma M'Carthy, of Gisborne, is spending the school vacation with her mother, Mrs A. M'Carthy, Belleknowes.

Miss Peggy Salmond' is at present the guest of her aunt. Miss Payne, in Auckland.

Mrs R. Wyllie is the'guest of her sister, Mrs E. E. Ball, " Marchmount," Ida Valley. * * *

Mrs C. R. Spackman and her daughter, Molly, are spending the school holidays at Invercargill.

Mrs Stuart Moon, who has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs Ellett, at Pomahaka, has now gone to spend a week at Kuri Bush.

Miss M'Elrea, from Wellington, and Miss A. M. M'Elrea, from Christchurch, are spending a holiday with their parents at 138 St. David street.

Miss Kitty Glendinning left for Central Otago on Wednesday to spend the May vacation with Mrs Bruce Todd at .Naseby.

Miss Vere Hamilton, who was the guest of Mrs Arthur Hudson after making a tour of the world, left yesterday on ner return to Honolulu.

Miss A. Godfrey, of Dunedin, and Mrs W. Blackwood, of St. Leonards, are the guests of Mrs C, Jewell at "Fairview," Owaka. * * *

On April 5 the marriage took place in London of James William Henry Nash, of Chesham, Bucks, and Gladys Eileen Dillon-Bell, only daughter of the late Captain and Mrs W. H. Dillon-Bell, of Wellington.

* * * At one of the May courts at Buckingham Palace Mrs I. W. Raymond (late of Invercargill) will present "on her marriage "her daughter, Mrs Charles Connell. Mrs Connell was formerly Miss Audrey Raymond. Since her marriage her home has been in Scotland. ¥ ♦ 4 s Mrs A. Martin gave a bridge party at her residence, High street, on Wednesday evening in honour of Miss Vere Hamilton, of Honolulu. Others present were Mesdames A. Hudson, A. Harris, Evans, Penrose, Forsyth (Christchurch), Bridgman, Aslin ; and Duncan, and Misses Howe and Martin.

Miss Winifred Guy, who has been round the world with a poster exhibition, gave an address to the Croydon Rotarians recently. "Until you have tasted the pure food you get in Australia and New Zealand you have no idea how badly our food is adulterated here," said Miss Guy. "The result is apparent in the physique of the people."

Partly as a result of the presence of a number of visitors who had come to Dunedin to attend the race meeting the Cliffs Cabaret, Cargill's Castle, was crowded on Saturday night, and the dance was one of' the most enjoyable yet held there. The excellence of the music and the cosy atmosphere of the ballroom were greatly appreciated by the visitors.

Mrs Blanche Levi, R.A.M., formerly a well-known teacher of the pianoforte" in Dunedin, who has been in London for many years, has left for New Zealand, and Dunedin, for a year's holiday. Mrs Levi trained Miss Vera Moore, Miss Koa Oliver, and many other notable players, and her daughter Kathleen is a fine pianist, who has appeared in London.

Miss Grace Wilkinson, of Christchurch, was recently in Berlin, coaching under Conraed V. Bos, in preparation for her London recital, which took place yesterday. This was her first recital in London, and took place at the JSolian Hall. Her accompanist was her coach. Miss Wilkinson found life in Berlin very pleasant and interesting.

While on a visit to Florence, Miss Mary Butler (formerly of Wellington) was asked to give a lecture on New Zealand as one of a series dealing with the British Empire arranged by Professor Goad. Miss Butler spoke on March 24 to a large audience, illustrating the lecture with a poi dance and a poem by Will Lawson. Miss Butler was to repeat her lecture in Paris, to which city she afterwards returned.

Capping ball, always an eventful function, will this year be open to the general public, for spectators will be able to watch it from the Town Hall gallery. As its proceeds are to be in aid of charity, there will probably be a patricularly interested attendance. During the nights of the capping concert dancing for the students of the University will take place in the Victoria Hall.

Miss Gladys Petrie, of Invercargill, after her return to Paris from Belgium, was busily working for two concerts to be given in Paris, one on April 8 and the other on May 9 (" Ccrcle des A.E.G.. Orchestre Paul Vidal," and " Cercle Musical de Paris, Maison Pleyel"). Miss Petrie also has several other engagements for the near future. She finds that her health has benefited greatly since she underwent some necessary nasal operations, and she is able now to work with greater ease.

The annual meeting of the Writers' Club was hold at their rooms, Auckland. Mrs Cluett, the retiring president, was returned unopposed. The officers elected for the ensuing year were:—Secretary, Mrs E. C. Gilbert; treasurer, Mrs Doust; librarian, Mrs de Montnlk; house convener, Mrs Meinhold; vice-presidents— Mrs Doust, Miss Morton, Mrs Richmond, Mrs Scott Young, Mrs Porter; journal representatives, Mesdames Scott Young and Laud; members' representatives, Mrs Fisher and Miss Peacock. Mrs Scott Young was formerly Miss Ida Macphereon, of Dunedin.

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 6igned by one at least of the principals, or by some responsible person, at a guarantee of genuineness.

At the monthly meeting of the Dunedin branch of the National Council of Women, Mrs W. Benson presided over a large attendance of members. On behalf of the council, the president extended a welcome to Mrs Fisher, of the Federation of University Women; Mrs Mackie Begg, of the Y.W.CA., and Miss Griffiths, an associate member. After the usual business procedure, the delegates to the recent conference in Wellington submitted their reports. It was unanimously resolved to send a letter of appreciation to the Wellington branch for its hospitality to the delegates. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting. * * * Sir Walter Carncross and Lady Carncross celebrated their golden wedding at Eltham last week. By way of commemorating the occasion they invited a few of their very old friends to spend the afternoon with them, some of them being from Dunedin. The health of Sir Walter and Lady Carncross was proposed by Mr T. B. Crump, other speakers being Messrs C. A. Wilkinson, M.P.. J. L. Weir, and H. G. Carman. Sir Walter replied to the speeches, and later on deeply interested the company with a recital of some of his parliamentary recollections. He has been in Parliament for more than 40 years.

Recent guests at Wood's Private Hotel were:—Miss L. Jones, Mr R. O'Sullivan, and Mr K. Johnstone, Auckland; Mr and Mrs S. C. Smith, Mrs J. Standring, Mr H. N. M'Leod, and Mr J. Small, Christchurch; Mr and Mrs W. Moon, Hamilton; Mr and Mrs M. Taylor and Miss S. Foreman, Oamaru; Mr Morgan, Hampden; Mr 0. C. Fawcett, Lawrence; Mr and Mrs Tamblyn, Roxburgh; Mr and Mrs L. Sanders, Masters Sanders (2), and Miss Sanders, Alexandra; Miss Lory, Balclutha; Mr and Mrs R. H. Nichol, Puketiro: Mr C. C. Todd. Mr J. M'Neill, Miss Sidgely, and Miss Lawson, Invercargill; Mrs E. Wood, Beaumont; Mr W. M'Cprkindale, Waitahuna; and Mr W. Thomson, Warepa.

An attractive knitted set which is distinctive with its fashionable striped scarf, sleeves, and cap to match.

At the meeting of the Gardening Circle of the Otago Women's Club on Tuesday afternoon MrM'Garrigal, who was introduced by Miss Martin, chairwoman of the circle, delighted his large audience with a talk* on Chrysanthemums." Aided by a number of specimens, included among which were some of his own grown seedlings, the speaker gave information on hoW_ to raise chrysanthemums, paying special attention to the taking of cuttings, potting, disbudding,i and suitable soil. Despite the fact that most chrysanthemums are grown from cuttings, Mr M'Garrigal believes in growing them from seed, as the process is so interesting, and one never knows what flowers will result. At the close of his talk Mr M'Garrigal was given a hearty vote of thanks on the proposal of Mrs J. Williams.

On Tuesday evening the first annual meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club was held in the Vedic Tea Rooms. This club, which was inaugurated last year with the aim of keeping its members in touch with current social conditions, and which fortnightly entertains some expert on a subject of modern interest, had a very successful year in 1932, its speakers including Mrs W. N. Benson, Miss M. H. M. King, Dean Cruickshank, Dr Fisher, Mr Lloyd Ross, Miss Gavin, Miss Salmopd, Mrs Denton Leech, Miss Violet Macmillan, Mr s A. G. B. Fisher, Miss Jean Stevenson, and Mr C. Piliso; this year its programme is equally attractive. - The election of office-bearers resulted in a committee consisting" of Misses Clark, Henslcy, Holmes, Struthers, Ryan, and M'Naught, with Miss Service as president. There was a gratifyingly large attendance.

_ It will take his Cornish friends a long time to recover from the excitement of the Prince of Wales's recent visit —and he himself often speaks with pride of his lovely Duchy of Cornwall and of the kindly reception he had there. Not only is he full of praise for the splendid oysters fresh from .the Helford River, but he has threatened to introduce some special Cornish dishes into the cuisine of St. James's Palace! They have such fascinating names, as Fishy-pie, Star-gazy pie, and Piggy-pie. They not only sound amusing, but they taste good! But. if the Prince has borrowed one or two culinary ideas from Cornwall, Cornwall has certainly stolen some fashion notions from him! During the greater part of his visit he appeared amongst the Cornish folk in a suit of plus-fours under a large camelhair travelling coat, with a black beret on his head. All the young men of the district have now taken to berets!

Seated around the log fire, with the tea tables arranged in the centre and the city visible through the windows to the right, the committee of the Music Circle of the Otago Women's Club and its guests—some of the visitors to Dunedin in connection with the .Music Teachers' Conference —spent a delightfully informal time yesterday morning at a party in the club lounge. There were present Madame Gower-Burns, Mrs Enipson, Miss Valerie Corliss, Miss Audibort, Miss Meier, Miss Talbot. Miss Hanna, Miss Morgan, Mrs R. T. Little, Mrs Wakefield Holmes, Mrs J. C. Hegg, and Misses I. G. White. Z. Hart, M. Sawers, and J. Nicolson. Mrs Little received the guests, who, after tea, were taken over the club and up to the roof, from where a fine view of the city was to be obtained. The function, allowing, as it did. these present to exchange ideas and opinions on the subject of music, was a very enjoyable one.

Miss Eileen Mollison gave a bridge party at her residence, George street, on Wednesday evening, the guests being Misses Nancy Oram, Jane Hay, Joan Priest, Edith Johnston, Nina Garrett, Greta Eunnerstrum, and Joyce Watts.

Despite the inclement weather, there was a fair attendance of members at the meeting of the St. Clair Women's Club on Monday night. The president (Mrs 0. P. Williams) occupied the chair. The entertainment of members on this occasion had been arranged by the committee, and the programme opened with a pianoforte solo, Grieg's " Wedding March," by Mrs E. H. Ombler, followed by an enjoyable halfhour talk by Mrs W. J. Williams on her recent trip to Melbourne. Members were partial lai-ly interested to hear about " The Shrine of Remembrance," which is to be officially opened by a member of the Royal Family at the Melbourne Centenary in 1935. Mrs W. E. Gibson rendered the vocal solos " Song is Only Sweet" and "Keep on Hopin, accompanied by Mrs Douglas Barton, and the evening closed with a sketch •from " Lovey Mary," the companion book of "Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." The characters were realistically taken by Miss M'Dongall. who took the part of Mrs Wiggs, and Miss, Blyth, who played Miss Hazy.

A successful bazaar M-as held at the R. S. Reynolds Kindergarten on Saturday. The mothers and fathers combined with the local committee, their efforts bringing in over £6O, which was an excellent result. Much credit is due to the parents and their friends. The function was opened by Mr F. Jones, M.P., who eulogised the work of the kindergarten associations. The committee is indebted to the following for money and goods:—Messrs Arthur Barnett, Ltd., A. and T. Inglis, manager of Evening Star, Walker and Hall, Wax Vestas Company, managers of Grand, Empire, Strand, Regent, and St. James Picture Theatres, Lady Sidey, Mrs Burns, Mrs J. Shand, Dr Siedeberg-M'Kinnon. Mrs M'Laurin, Mrs R. Hudson, Mrs Catten, Mrs E. C. Reynolds, Mrs W. E. Reynolds, Mrs W, Speight, Mrs G. C. Begg, Mrs B. Farquhar. Mrs Vallange, Miss Reynolds, Canon Button, Mr Stewart Sidey, Mr E. C. and Mr W. E. Reynolds, and Mr R. Christie (Warepa).

Guests who registered at the Hermitage during the last week were:—Mr A. B. Watt, Miss Herring, Miss Young, Mr Waldthauson, and Mr W. D. Lambert. Dunedin; Mr and Mrs R. L. Wigley, Misses Prudence and Margaret Wigley, Master Dick Wigley, Mrs W. D. Campbell, and Mrs W. Thomas, Timaru; Miss D. H. Cowie and Miss V. D. Curnow, Oamaru; Mr B. G. E. Harrison and Mr C. G. Penny, Waiau; Mr C. L. Allan, Wellington; Mr and Mrs A. M. Vile and Mr L. W. Reeves, Christchurch; Miss F. Sullivan and Miss E. Sullivan, Wagga, New South Wales; Dr and Mrs Wesley, Balmain, Sydney; Mr and Mrs S. L. Parsous and Mr G. Parsons, Australia; M. G. Sommerville, A. G. Paterson, E. P. B. Smith, T. G. Young, and S. P. Thompson, Christ's College Boys, Christchurch; G. H. Biggs, G. A. Burmister, and J. C. Simpson, St. Andrew's Boys' School, Christchurch; S. W. Aitken, Gore High School; Mr D. Bryant, Adams, Tuckey, Gordon, Talbot, and Hudson, Waitaki High School; Mr Lud. Mahan and J. R. Greenfield, Timaru Boys' High; Mr and Mrs Kirby and R. Heaney, Christchurch Technical College; the Rev. and Mrs Edmonds, Mr Saunders, Mr Gibson, D. M'Kenzie, R. M'Kenzie, L. H. Oswin, and H. Carter, Cathedral Grammar, Christchuych; Mr Buxton, Adams, H. Cameron, R. Cameron, J. R. G. Johnson, C. Gilray, E. M'D. Stevenson, H. A. Stevely, A. Borrie, S. F. Lambert, G. Martin, C. Stewart, and H. D. Ramsay, M'Glashan College, Dunedin; and Mr M'lnnes, Mr Wood, D. C. Cuddie, Walter, and Scorgie, Otago Boys' High School.

A meeting of the Otago Home Economics Association was held in Allen Hail on Tuesday evening, when Miss A. M. Bowbyes, of the Home Science Department, gave an interesting talk on " Fitting and Finishings for Present-day Styles/' drawing attention to the fact that dressmaking techniques change considerably as styles alter. Miss Bowbyes opened her talk with a discussion of some of the present style tendencies—how attention is concentrated on the top of the figure by increased shoulder width, high necks, yokes, interest in sleeves, etc. In skirts fullness is concentrated in the centre back or centre front, in pleats or flares, and gives straight line to the sides. Attention was drawn to the tendency for a straight-line silhouette as shown by the return of the swagger coat, to the leaning towards a low waistline, and also to the growing popularity of stiff materials for _ evening dresses, such as taffeta, organdie, stiffened chiffon, starched lace, etc., with ruffles and pleate everywhere —at the hem, on sleeves, at the neck, and on little capes. Pictures were handed round illustrating these various styles. Miss Bowbyes then demonstrated the fitting of a plain waist and sleeve, and illustrated methods for achieving present-day effects in sleeves. Various techniques and finishing processes were illustrated by means of samples, such as seams in different materials, bindings, pockets, bound button hole plnckets, methods of finishing a hem, etc. Several attractive woollen dresses 4 recently made by home science students in their classes were displayed, and attracted much interest.

A pretty evening wedding was solemnised in First Church on April 12, when Emily Blanche, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Scudamore, of Cargill road, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Robert Alfred, only son of Mr and Mrs R. Young, of Tawa Flat, of the "Wedding March," played by Dr performing the ceremony. To the strains og the '* Wedding March," played by Dr Galway, the bride entered the church looking charming in a simple gown of ivory satin moulded closely to the figure and finished at the back with a Mat satin bow and cluster of orange blossom. Her embroidered veil was held in place by a coronet of silk lace and orange blossoms and she carried a sheaf of lilium auratum and maiden hair fern. Miss Eunice Scudamore, sister of the bride, assisted as bridesmaid, wearing a pretty frock of apricot georgette, reaching to the ankles in a soft fullness and carrying a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. The little flower girls, Kathleen and Leone Sutherland, of Macandrew Bay, wore dainty gowns of apricot georgette befrilled to the toes, and Juliet caps of silver ribbon and carried early Victorian posies of multi-coloured flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr Leslie Young, of Kaikorai. After the ceremony the guests were received at the Wilford Tea Rooms, Anderson's Bay, by the bride's and bridegroom's mothers. The bride's mother looked becoming in a gown of black satin crepe de chine with insets of black lace, her hat being of black felt with white trimmings. She carried a bouquet of bronze and white chrysanthemums. The bridegroom's mother looked smart in a t'rook of navy blue satin crepe de chine with fawn lace trimming, and wore a hat to match. She carried a bouquet of autumntinted flowers. Later the happy couple left amidst showers of confetti and with the best wishes of everyone. The honeymoon was spent in Akaroa. Their future home will be in Ashburto'n.