Notes For Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21993, 30 June 1933, Page 12

Notes For Women

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

. Mrs Roberts and Miss Dorothy Roberts have returned home from the north. Jp 5,C v Mrs F. S. Batchelor is the guest ot Mrs Harold Ehvorthy, Craigmore. * sj: Dr and Mr s A. J. Hall left on Monday to join the Maunganui at Wellington, cu route for Sydney.

Interest is being centred round the social evening which is to be held in the Tudor Hall next Wednesday by the Combined Old Girls’ Association. AH the schools represented will supply an item. It is hoped that there will lie a large attendance present. The annual festival of the Girls' Friendly Society was held on Wednesday in St. Paul’s Schoolroom, followed by a service in the Cathedral at 8 p.m. The preacher was the Rev. W. A. Hamblett. There was a good attendance of associates and members at both functions.

■ Lady Ferguson was hostess at a luncheon party given in the OTago Women’s Club on Tuesday in honour of those who had contributed short plays for the recent competition, and also for the judges. The guests were Mesdames Porteous, J. Sutherland Ross, Hervey, and Gilkison, 'Misses M'Carthy, Fowler, and M'Dougall, and Messrs J. M. Paterson and C. R. Allen.

Mrs A. Taylor, of Central Otago, arrived by the Rangitane, and is staying at Greenwich with Mrs Faulkner, says our London correspondent, writing on May 26. She has already motored through three of the southern counties, and is delighted with England and with the cordial reception which she has received. At the conclusion of her stay in the south she will visit relatives in Yorkshire. If she decides to remain in England during the winter months she may go to Dawlish, in South Devon.

Mrs M. S. Primmer and her daughter Kathleen have returned to London after having lived for several years in Paris. Miss Primmer has acquired a Paris art diploma, ami is now a student at the Royal Academy School in London. In her spare hours she is “free lancing ” in designs for materials. A well-known firm selected four of her designs and asked her to enlarge them to a size suitable for looms. In view of the keen competition, she is naturally well pleased with this initial success. Prior to studying in Paris, Miss Primmer was at school in Switzerland.

Miss H. Maxwell Jeans, of Dunedin, has since April been taking a course of dietetics at University College Hospital, Gower street, London,, under Miss Marshall (says our correspondent, writing on May 26). She is finding the work very interesting. On the practical side, of course, every patient in the wards is studied individually. At the end of six months Miss Jeans hopes to revisit Scotland, and she has in mind a homeward jqurney through the United States, where she will further study matters dietetic. At present, on off-duty time, she is enjoying the interests and beauties of London and its vicinities.

Mr apd Mrs Ralph Souter and their three-year-old daughter arrived on Wednesday from the United States, and are the guests of Mr Souter’s parents at Mosgiel during the May to September summer recess of the Columbia University, New York. Mr Ralph Souter, it may be remembered, left Otago University for Columbia University in 1927 with a Rockefeller Fellowship for economics, and after enjoying the fellowship for two years joined the staff of Columbia University—a position which he still holds. His wife, as Miss Winifred Oldham, was a graduate in dentistry at the University of Otago.

Last evening the third social evening of the Dunedin Repertory Society, held in the Bristol Concert Chamber, was attended by an enthusiastic audience. Mr A, C. Stephens welcomed those present, and invited Mrs Richard Hudson, president of the society, to speak about the society’s first production—" I’ll Leave it to You,” by Noel Coward, of “Cavalcade ” fame, which is to be staged in his Majesty’s Theatre early next month. Three one-act plays were then read under the direction of Mr E. B. Binncy, the University Dramatic Club, and Major Dampen respectively—“ The Stepmother,” by Arnold Bennett, with the following cast; —Miss Olga Juriss as Christine Feversham, Miss Eileen Service as Cora

Front, Mr E. B. Binney as Dr Gardner, and Mr Roland Watson as Adrian Front; “Seven Women,” by Sir James Barrie, with Miss Margaret Cotterell as Leonora, Miss Margot Garrett as Mrs Tovey, Mr Russell Napier as Captain Rattray, and Mr Ewing Stephenson as Mr Tovey; and “ Waterloo,” by Conan Doyle, with Miss Anita Winlfel as Norah, Mr Angus Gorrie as Colonel Midwinter. Mr Colin Taplcy as Sergeant Macdonald, and Major Lampen as Corporal Brewtser (aged 96). Mr Ward and Mr Lindley each gave a recitation between the plays. The audience was delighted with the evening’s readings. After supper, dancing was enjoyed. Miss Stella Murray entertained a party of 50 New Zealanders at her “Mews ’ home in South Kensington on May 26. As all her friends know, she is a delightful hostess, and her parties are always naturally happy ones. Every part of the Dominion was represented. Among the guests were Lady Wilford, Donna June Sapio (in London for a holiday from her Italian home), Mrs C. J. Wray. Mrs S. G. Raymond, Miss Maureen Raymond, Mr Alan Strang, Mrs T. C. Williamson. Mrs B. Myers, Airs J. M‘N. Christie, Miss Bayley, Mrs Hugh Bailey, Mrs West, Mrs Grahanie Michie, Mrs A. J. Harrop, Mrs L. Levien. Miss Murray gave, a successful recital in London that week with Miss Gertrude Mason, the delightful harpist. Her songs to the accompaniment of the harp were immensely appreciated. Miss Mason played beautifully some harp solos, She is one of the most noted harpists ot to-day.

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 friends of Mrs E. R. 0. Bowen, who was a resident of Dunedin for some years while her husband was a member of the Customs office staff in this city, will learn with regret of her death, which occurred in Wellington this week. Mrs Bowen is survived by two daughters. Ker only son made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War.

Yesterday afternoon the Women’s Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. gave a tea party in the association’s rooms. Mrs Aslin (president) welcomed the guests, who numbered about 200. During the afternoon the following programme was presented:—Violin solo, Miss Sparrow; songs—Miss Helen Roy, Miss Feichlcy. and Mrs Penman; sketches, with harp accompaniment, Miss Holland: song (accompanied by herself), Miss Isa Duff; and recitations —Miss Mary Jolly and Miss Nan MTvce. Miss Edith Morrison played the accompaniments. At the close of the party Mrs Hardwick moved a vote of thanks to the performers.

The many friends of the late Rhona Haszard, a memorial exhibition of whose works will be shown in this city at the end of July, will be interested to hear that one of her oil paintings—" The Marne Valley”—has been acquired for presentation to the Auckland Art Gallery by her father, Mr H. D. M. Haszard, of Waihi, from the Memorial Exhibition now being held in the Kitchener Hall. The picture may be regarded as a companion piece to one of a similar title by Miss Haszard that was secured for the gallery some years ago. It represents a group of red-roofed farm buildings, with a background of distant hills, and is a fine example of the artist’s work. Several friends of the Auckland Society of Arts propose to purchase from the exhibition a water-colour and a lino-cut for presentation to the gallery, in order that Miss Haszard’s work in these media may be represented there. It is expected that the necessary funds will be subscribed in the next few days.

General regret will be felt throughout the Dominion that at the last monthly meeting ot the committee of the Dunedin branch Mrs J. A. Johnstone, the esteemed president of the Dunedin branch and of the council of the Blanket Society, tendered her resignation from active participation in the carrying on of the society’s work on account of ill-health. Both Mrs Johnstone and her late husband had been very closely identified with the work of the society. For over 20 years Airs Johnstone lias been a member of the committee of the Dunedin branch. in 1915 she was elected a vice-president of the Dunedin branch, and in 1919 succeeded the late Mrs E. H. Carr as president of the branch and of the Dominitm Council, Apart from the traditional associations attaching to the Dunedin branch of the Plnnket Society as the parent organisation founded in Dunedin by Sir Truby and the late Lady King in 1907, it may not be generally known that in March, 1908, only a year after the formation of the society, at the request ot Lady Plnnket, the wife of the GovernorGeneral of New Zealand at that time, by whose name the society and its nurses ate familiarly known, the committee of the Dunedin branch of the society consented to act ns the central council of the society throughout the Dominion, and continued to do so until 1917, when provision was first made in the society’s rules for the election of a general conference of a centra) council witji hindquarters at Dunedin, when the executive of the Dunedin Branch Committee was appointed the executive- of the council. Airs Joseph M’Goorge, who has been elected to succeed Mrs Johnstone, has been associated from its earliest days with the pioneer work of Sir Truby King, the late Lady King, and the late Airs E. H. Carr, who wa« the first lion, secretary and later president of the society. For some years Mrs APGeorge was honorary secretary of the Dunedin branch, which, as already explained, was the council of the society, and at the general conference held in Wellington in July, 1920, she was appointed one ot two vice-presidents of the Dominion Council. The society is fortunate in being able to appoint' as Airs Johnstone’s successor in this responsible office one who also has had a long association with, and who has a very wide knowledge of the society’s affairs and of the gradual evolution of the work of (his Dominion-wide organisation from its beginning in Dunedin in 1907.

On the morning of May 19 a wedding of New Zealand interest took place at the Church of Bt. Matthias, Earl's Court square, London (says our correspondent, writing on May 26). Arrangements had to be completed very hurriedly because the bridegroom had received a business cable from New York. The ceremony, therefore, was a very quiet one. The bridegroom, Mr Ivon Morgan Phipps, is well known in New Zealand, where he has lectured. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Hervey Phipps, of “ Thaloo,” Hawthorne, Melbourne. The young bride was Miss Pamela Lysbeth Winsbury-White, daughter of the late Rev. H. Baynes Winsbury-White and Mrs WinsburyWhite, of “Northwards,” Dunedin. She arrived in England with her mother quite recently. The service was impressively performed by the Rev. Hubert Matthews, vicar of St. Jude’s, South Kensington. Bunches of iris, with smilax, were arranged on the chancel screen, and there were lilies on the altar. The bride looked delightfully girlish, fresh, and charming in a simple dress of peach-pink French silk organdie, the upper part tucked diagonally almost to the knees, and then flaring out into three very full flounces at the edge of the skirt. A frilled cape effect of organdie surmounted the short sleeves, and the dress was finished with a sash of its own material The large picture hat of Leghorn was artistically trimmed with a spreading bow of warm orange-hued ribbon velvet. The bouquet was of pink ami mauve sweet peas, with large loops of pink tulle. A string of pearls was worn. Dr H. P. Winsbury-White, a quondam New Zealander, now a well-known Harley street specialist, gave away his niece, Mr James Phipps was best man. The

bride’s mother wore an ensemble of black silk crepe, with touches of white, and a hat of black and white, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. . Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Wins-bury-White, Mr and Mrs E. H. Neale, Mr and Mrs Edmonds, Mrs George Seymour. (Blenheim), Mrs Rayner, Mrs Tallerman, Mrs Harris, Mrs M'Beth (Auckland), Mrs Ross (Auckland). Miss Isabel Chaytor, Miss M. Mead, Miss M'Beth, Mrs St. George Taylor, Dr Denny Gillies, Dr Morgan, Dr Basil Wray, Dr Lee, Mr De Wet (South Africa), Dr Williams, and Mr John Nelson Jones. After the service Mrs Winsbury-White entertained the guests at 21 Earl’s Court square, in the ballroom lent by Mrs Harris, and later Dr and Mrs Winsbury-White were hosts at a luncheon at the Langham Hotel. In the afternoon the young couple left for Southampton to join their vessel immediately for New York. For the next six months they will be in the United States capital, but their plans for the future are not yet decided. The bride went away in an ensemble of delicate shell pink romaine, with touches of white, ami a hat to correspond. Gloves, shoes, and bag were white.

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on June 6, the contracting parties being Winifred Margaret, second daughter of Mrs and the late Robert Lauren, of Dunedin, and Percival William, fourth son of Mr and Mrs Claud Martin, of Tahakopa. The Rev. Father Gavin officiated, and Mrs G. Mitchell presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the cathedral with her eldest brother, Sir R. P. Lauren, looked charming in an ankle-length frock of white satin, inset with lace, and fashioned with a tight-fitting bodice and full-flared skirt. Her veil of silk embroidered tulle fell from a coronet of orange blossom into a long, flowing train. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. She was attended by her two sisters, Misses. Molly and Lucy Lauren,, who were prettily gowned in satin frocks of powder-blue and shell-pink respectively. with mob caps and shoes to match. Mi\Jack Smith (Tahakopa) attended as best man, and the bride's youngest brother, Mr J. J. Lauren, as groomsman. The breakfast was held at the Kia Ora Tearooms, where the bride’s mother received the guests. The Rev. Father Gavin acted as chairman, and the usual toast list was duly honoured. The hapny couple loft later for the north, the bride travelling in a deep saxe ensemble, with hat and shoes to match.

A wedding of considerable interest to both North and South Island people took place in St. Michael’s Church, Clyde, on June 20, at 7.30 p.m. The contracting parties were Dorothy Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. R. Attfield, of Wai-Keri Valley, and Enoch, third son of Mr and Mrs 0. Ron berg, of Palmerston North. The bride, who entered the church with her brother, Mr Sydney Attfield, looked charming in an ankle-length gown of floral do Instred satin in pastel shades of pink and green, with a short cape to match, and a pale green embroidered tulle veil caught with a half-circle of orange blossom on the nape of the neck and forming a train. She carried a pretty bouquet of narcissi and chrysanthemums, with maiden-hair fern. Miss Peggy Davidson was her only bridesmaid, and was beautifully attired in a model frock of powderblue georgette, with black beaded beret. She also wore a crystal necklace and carrings, and carried a pretty bouquet of spring (lowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. Corson, of Hawksburn Station. The Rev. Mr Pywell performed the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. Following .the wedding a supper party was held at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs W. Waddell, who wore a frock of wipe silk marocain, with hat to match. Mrs C. Attfield, the bride’s mother, was attired in a soft black satin gown relieved with cream georgette, and a black hat. When the bride left, on her honeymoon, she wore a model frock of scarlet pique, trimmed with beige georgette, with long puff sleeves. A black fur felt h .t and a black coat with musquash collar and cuffs completed her toilet. The future home of the young-couple will bo iu Palmerston North.

_An enjoyable evening was spent Inst Friday when a few friends assembled to celebrate the coining of age of Whanua, second daughter of Mrs J. Smith, of 74 Moreau street, St. Kilda. The evening passed pleasantly with games an i dancing, and the chief toast was very ably proposed by Mr Duffy, who expressed the good wishes of all present.

The monthly meeting of the board of governors of St. Hilda’s Collegiate School was held on Monday. Present were: Bishop Richards (chairman), Lady Ferguson, Mosdames Maclean, Harty, Betting, Messrs G.. E. Ritchie, W, J. Morrell, Harman Reeves, arid A. H. Allen, and Dr G. E. Thompson. Miss Blackmore, the principal, was present at the meeting, and reported that the numbers were keeping steady, and that in the junior school in particular there was great promise; also in view of the present general need for economy all that was feasible was being done. The chairman reported that he had received welcome news from the Sisters of the Church at Kilburn to the effect that they had agreed to extend the payment due for a further period. A vote of thanks was passed for their generous support. This will help the school considerably, and the general opirtion 6f the board is that the outlook for the school is very satisfactory.

The Maara Social Hall, NorthEast Valley, presented last Monday evening a scene of revelry. The occasion was a fancy dress dance under the control of the popular North-East Valley Quadrille Assembly, and the music supplied by the orchestra was just what was needed to keep the patrons dancing on a cold evening. The spirit of carnival was abroad, and appeared in many weird and wonderful creations of dress worn by those who sought to woo the judges’ fancy. Cowboys minus their horses danced with ladies of the harem, natives of Cathay rubbed shoulders with dusky South Sea maidens, and ghosts left their rightful sphere to mingle with the revellers. The judges, Mr and Mrs William Jones, admitted their difficulty in deciding among the merits of so many original and well-contrived costumes, but finally gave their decisions in favour of Miss Sims (western cowgirl). Miss Robsin (Turkish girl), Mr L. M'Dowell (Lon Chaney’s ghost), and Mr A. Dyson (Mexican) .

First Church was the scene of a picturesque wedding on Tuesday afternoon, when Paula, younger daughter of the late Colonel J. A. P. Fredric and Mrs Fredric, of Union street, Dunedin, was married to Alan, youngest son of the late Mr A. Ramsay and Mrs Ramsay, of Roslyn, The bride, who was Escorted down the aisle by Dr W. Evans, made a charming picture in her wedding gown of snow white satin, which, cut on long, straight lines, relied for its beauty on its three-yard train of the same material, with a voluminous overtrain of hand-worked Alencon lace. Insets on the corsage and tiny puffed sleeves of the same lace softened the severely straight, long satin sleeves, which fell in points over the hands. Her veil of diaphonous Alencon net billowed to the end of her train from a close-fitting cape of lace and banded satin, and was finished at each side with a cluster of orange blossoms. Her bridal bouquet was particularly beautiful, made in a waterfall shower design of white narcissi, mingled with maidenhair fern. The narrow . satin streams ornamented with the same blooms hung almost to the of her gown, while her dainty satin ’slippers were hand embroidered in a design of orange blossom buds. She was attended by her sister, Mrs HunterHamilton, ns matron of honour, and by Misses Billie Mitchell and Frances Ramsay 'as bridesmaids. They were frocked alike in silver panne velvet, cut on classic lines, and their chaplets of violets matched the sheafs they carried of the same lovely flowers arranged with maidenhair fern. They wore dainty grey velvet shoes and strings of grey pearls. The Rev. W. Allen Stevely conducted the service, Dr V. 15. Galway presided at the organ, and Mr lan Bett acted as best man. , After the ceremony Mrs Fredric received the guests at her residence. Union street, where a reception was held. The reception rooms were daintily arranged with feathery white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. She wore for the occasion a black panne velvet frock, with a coat of black cloth, fur trimmed, and black velour hat, a touch of colour being lent by her corsage spray of autumntinted flowers to tone with the collar of the coat. Mrs Ramsay wore a black vevlet frock and black hat, with a fur coat, and carried a bouquet of lavender violas. When Mr and Mrs Alan Ramsay left by car for a tour in the Nelson district the latter wore a suit of brown flecked tweed, with a long coat, and a brown velour hat.