Notes For Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22053, 8 September 1933, 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, as a guarantee of genuineness.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL Mr And Mrs Godric Muntz, of Wellington, are making a brief visit to Dunedin.

Mies Cathie Wildey is the guest of her aunt, Mrs F. E. Ford, Blenheim.

Miss Marv M'Grath is staying -with Mrg R. L. Wigley, of Highfield, Timaru.

Mrs M'Lay, North-East Valley, is the guest of Mrs C. Macdonald, of "Thornycroft," Waipori.

Miss Yvonne Cnmptaloup is staying with Mrs C. A. Paterson, Sefton street, Timaru.

Miss Janet MacKellar, who was staying at the Grosvenor, Timaru, has returned south.

Mrs Beauchamp Lane, of Fendalton, Christchurch, will leave next week for a visit to Dunedin.

* # * Mrs R. Dawson-Wakh is spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs C. A. Paterson, of Timaru.

Mrs T. D. B. Paterson left by the through express on Saturday morning for the North Island en route for Sydney.

Mrs J. C. Leitch, of Melbourne, with children, is a visitor to her parents, Mr and Mrs G. W. Gibson, George street.

* * * Miss M. H. M. King, principal of the Otago Girls' High School, who has been visiting Christchurch, returned yesterday.

Hr and Mrs H. M. Mackay returned from Pembroke, via Roxburgh, Tapanui, Heriot. and Waipahi, on Tuesday eveni'f •(■ w

Mrs Hewiteon, Mrs Roberts, and Miss Ross left by the through express on Wednesday on a holiday visit to the Franz Josef Glacier. # # * The engagement is announced of Nancy Eileen, third daughter of Mr and Mrs William Garrett, of Clyde street, and Edward Saul, third son of Mr Saul Solomon, K.C., and-Mrs Solomon, Granville terrace, Belleknowes. « ¥ * The engagement is announced of Kenneth Walbran, only son of Mr and Mrs Frank Throp, Bishopscourt, Dunedm, and Lesley Sheridan, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bushell, of Ashburton.

An innovation has been anaugurated by the management of the D.1.C., whereby customers may participate in a lay-by svstem. This system is much appreciated in Australia, where almost every big store has inaugurated some such system.

Miss Jane Hay gave a tea party on Tuesday afternoon in honour of Miss Nancy Oram, her other guests being'Mesdames R. Cameron. J. D. C. Edgar, and K. M'MilJan, and Misses Nina and Margot Garrett, Peggy Salmon, Lesley James (Christchurch), Linda Barnett, and L. Hay. ' , ,

Yesterday morning Miss Betty Newlands gave, a tea party at the Tudor Hall in honour of Miss Margaret Gibbs, ol Wellington, who is the guest of Mrs Skinner. Others present were Misses Moule, Molly Washbourne (Timaru), Margot and Nancy Garrett, and Isobel Xewlands.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at Oamaru on August 3 by the Rev. Stanley Jenkin. The contracting parties were William Murray, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Chistopher Robinson, of Maheno, and Marie Mary, second daughter of the late Alexander Forbes, of Maheno, and Mrs Forbes, of Qamaru. .* * *

The Stocking League will hold its. annual exhibition of work in the Hanover Baptist Sunday School Hall on Wednesday afternoon. His Worship the Mayor (the Rev. E. T. Cox) has kindly con-, sented to open the exhibition. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in this work. The members of the league take this opportunity of thanking those who sent in parcels in response to their appeal. * * *

Mrs Aubrey Stephens was hostess at a morning tea party at her home in Hawthorne avenue on Tuesday, when the lady members of the general and subcommittees for the production of " S.O.S. were the guests. During the morning the frocks to be worn at the production were shown and admired. The guests were Mesdames J. C. Stephens, Wakefield Holmes, Richard Hudson, J. W. Smeaton. and Oswald Stephens, and Misses Essie Moloney, Dorothy Clark, Dorothy Scoular, Violet Livingston, and Jean Lennox.

The poetry circle of the Otago Women's Club held its monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Miss V. Reynolds being in the chair. A number of apologies were sent from members absent on term holidays. Mrs P. L. Ritchie gave an interesting paper on an unusual subject. "Swiftness and Movement in Poetry," after which various members read 'illustratorv poems. A pleasing interlude was the singing of two songs, with zither accompaniment by Miss Holland. The poems read included " Seaweed " and " Summer Kain," by Longfellow "Trade Winds" (Mase(ield), "Ode to the N.E. Wind" (Kingsley), ode to the "West Wind" (Shelley), and "The Train" (W. E. Henley). # ■■• * The monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers League of Mothers, which was presided over by the president (Mrs Cleghorn), was addressed by Mr Brugh, who spoke of his work among the orphanages and old peoples' homes. He stated that it was the aim of the homes to do the very best for these boys and girls, and that although they did not have the best material to work with they did their utmost to train the children, physically, morally, and spiritually. After telling some amusing incidents, the speaker concluded his address with several true and sacred thoughts. On the motion of Mrs Cunningham a hearty .vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. During the evening musical items were rendered by the choir, and a duet by Mesdames Baillie and Farquharson.

Last Monday an enjoyable 10-table bridge drive arranged by Mrs J. T. Martin in honour of the Civic Queen to help swell the carnival funds was held at the residence of Mrs F. W. Mitchell, Queen street. Mrs Martin, in a happy little speech, thanked Mrs Mitchell for the use of her home, which was much appreciated by all present. Mis W. 11. M'Kenzie wished all success to the Civic Queen. The prize-winners were: First, Mrs R. Harris; lucky spot. Miss Anne Martin: and consolation, Mrs V. Galway. Those present were Mesdames F. W. Mitchell. K. Ramsay, W. M'Kenzie, J. T. Martin, R. Evans, M. Wilkinson, J. Aicheson, F. Scales, Comrie L. Coombs, Lindon. Jolly, A. W. Martin, P. Harris, A. Harris, Travis, Rowlett, Rigby, Murray, Allan. Anderson. M'Kinlay, Jarman, F. Scott (Palmerston North). Prictor, and Galway. and Misses R. Mitchell, L. M'Kenzie, Cousins, Evans, Scales, Martin (2), Pile (2), Black, Clark, Beck, Kitt, Tuck. Parata, Anderson, Gourley, and M'Callum. So successful was the evening that it is to be repeated next Monday evening.

Mrs Kichard Hudson pave a dinner party on Tuesday at the Otago Women's Club in honour of the Otago women's hockey team, the members of which have just returned from the north, and the members of the executive of the Hockey Association. The tables were appropriately decorated with bowls of primus and grape hyacinths—the hockey colours —blue candles also being used in the decorative scheme. The guests were Mesdames Nelson and Sonntag, Misses Hill, Adams, Lee, Mackie, Blagdon, Johnston, Moran, Keane, Hunt, G., L. F and S. Vidal, K., M., and V. Scott, Kreft. Marshall, and Morris, and Messrs P. Farrell and D. Miller.

At this year's exhibition of the British Empire Society of Art, London, a young New Zealander. Miss Kathleen Mildred Browne, was fortunate in having two paintings hung, one, a portrait, being "On the Line." and receiving favourable comment from The Times art critic. Miss Browne began very early, receiving her first training at the Christchurch School of Art. She was one of the youngest art mistresses in the Dominion when she filled that position at the Westport High for 18 months. She was then appointed to the Marsden Collegiate School (late Miss Bauer's), Wel-

lington. where she stayed for a similar period. Her last position in New Zealand was as art mistress of the Diocesan School for Girls at Auckland. She resigned this appointment in 1931, after having served three years. For the past nine months she has been continuing her studies at Chelsea Art School, London. She is believed to be the first New Zealander who has enjoyed the distinction of having paintings hung in an exhibition of the British Empire Society of Arts, The photograph is an' enlargement of a " snap" taken during a hiking expedition in Auckland. Miss Browne is a daughter of Mr G. T. H. Browne, of Dunedin. * * On Saturday evening last the residence of Mr 'and Mrs George Pearce, Montague street, was the scene of much gaiety and merriment when numerous friends entertained Olive, the youngest daughter, at a surprise party. The drawing room looked particularly attractive on the occasion with artistic decorations of spring flowers. Dancing and games, • interspersed with musical items, were the order of the programme indulged by the younger people, bridge being the entertainment provided for the card enthusiasts. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson, Mr and Mrs Turner, Misses Alice and Lila Pearce, Betty Anderson. Alice Venn, Dorothy Bennett, Isla M'Dowell, Lena M'Pherson, Nancy Newman, Joyce Morrison, Una Smith, and Freda Wadsworth, and Messrs Arthur, Maitland, and Robert Pearce, Len Anderson, Monty Butterfield, Stuart (2), Walker, Stokes, Jones, Haig. * V M

The New Zealand author. Miss Rosemary Rees, who was in Wellington a short time ago, and is now staying in Gisborne, has received information that Chapman and Hall are delighted with the manuscript of her latest book (states a correspondent). It is a book of travel called " New Zealand Holiday," and it will be published shortly. They consider the book, which is a personal diary of Miss Rees's tour through the Dominion, always bright and entertaining, and really informative to English readers ignorant of life in New Zealand. They also highly praise the photographs from which the 32 illustrations will be reproduced. These pictures were selected by Miss Recs from photographs supplied by the Tourist Department, supplemented b# specimens of the work of some of the finest professional and amateur photographers in New Zealand. The book should reach New Zealand at the end of October, or perhaps earlier.

The monthly meeting of Dunedin Central Women's Christian Temperance Union was held on Tuesday last. The president (Mrs Hiett) presided over a good attendance of members. Mrs Armit took the devotional service. Owing to pressure of business at the meeting, the Dominion vice-president's address was postponed to a later date. The following remits were passed to he sent to the district conference for consideration:—"That a woman legally separated from her husband should be entitled to receive the family allowance without her husband's signature." "That the marriage laws be amended without delay, and that the minimum age of marriage for boys and girls be 10 years, instead of 12 years for girls and 14 for boys as at present." " That as the gambling evil is demoralising in its effects, we dep'ore the fact that the Government is giving this evil every encouragement by the granting of art union permits, and we would urgently request that the granting of these permits cease, in the interests of the highest welfare of the people." ■ The secretary was instructed to forward the following resolution to the City Council: —"That in'view of the growing disrespect for the observance of the Sabbath we urge the City Council to exercise a keener censorship of Sunday concert programmes to prevent these entertainments becoming secular instead of sacred concerts." The following resolution was carried, a copy to be sent to the Otago Education Board:—"That the Education Board be asked to take steps to prevent school children from being used as agents to promote or canvass of raffles." The site of the obstetrical' hospital was discussed, and the matter was sent forward for further consideration at the district annual conference to be held in Dunedin this month. Delegates were appointed to attend district conference. Satisfaction was expressed that a woman candidate was contesting the Lyttelton by-election. The union expressed the hope that before many years suitable women would be found helping to guide tlm destinies of their country in our New Zealand Parliament.

The.lady members of the various golf clubs in Otago and Southland will be interested to Jearn that the ladies of the Wanaka Golf Club has practically decided to play the full course of 18 holes. Most of them have played the 18 holes in unofficial matches, and have found that the full course is no more strenuous than their own abbreviated one. Prom the club's beginning right up to a season ago the ladies played 10 holes, then last season an additional three were given them, and now they are to take on the 18. This move should have been made years ago; at tournament times, visiting ladies were really at a disadvantage, for they had to adapt themselves to playing rules entirely different from those in force on their home courses. Now that this obsolete rule has been wiped out, and the ladies given their full rights, it will not be suprising to see larger bodies of lady golfers visit the up-country tournament in coming years.

On Monday night the students in residence at Knox College over the vaca- | tion entertained their friends with an in- <■ formal, but thoroughly well conducted j dance in the common room. The guests were received by Dr and Mrs Merrmgton and Miss Goodall, the matron, who, with the Rev and Mrs Hardy-Johnson, kindly consented to act as chaperones for the evening. The music was controlled by Mr Strutliers. Variety was added to the programme with extras by Miss M. Raine, and songs by Miss Ruth Perry, both of- whom were much appreciated. Supper was served in the common room, and finally the party was broken up with expressions of regret by two flashlight photographs. A good time was had by all. From start to finish the dance was a success, but in the best of taste, and reflected great credit upon its organisers. The dancers were: Misses J. Buddleij B. Boreliam, R. Perry, G. Willis, M, Pritchard, N. M'Cormack, V. Harrison, P. Leahy, J. Reid, M. Raine, D. Woodroft, H. Stewart, S. Newton, M. Miller, and J. Neale; and Messrs P. Allen (K.C.S.C), A. Pike, B. Innes, D. Phillips, W. Baber, W. M'Kcchnie, H. Tremewan, A. Alexander, C. Swallow, S. Emslie, H. Foreman, R. Nicks, R. Irwin, A. North, and K. Uttley. The function was favoured with a glorious moonlight night, and the guests were off the premises in time to catch the last tram.

On Saturday evening a gay crowd gathered at the Miller's Flat Hall to attend a delightful party given by Mr and Mrs R. J. Campbell to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter Mavis. The hail was prettily decorated with greens, spring flowers, coloured streamers, and shaded lights. A jolly time was spent in dancing, cards, and novelty games. Later in the evenig the guests adjourned to the residence, where supper was served, the guest of honour being congratulated upon attaining her majority, and presented with a large golden " key of freedom" by her father. Mrs Campbell received her euests, wearing a frock of black georgette and lace. Miss Mavis Campbell wore an ankle-length frock of floral turf green georgette. Among those present were: Mesdames Treacy, Mosley, Topham, White, Miller, Armitage, Mudge. Stockdill, Kitto, and Tamblyn, Misses Elvia Campbell, Margaret Treacy, Grace Mosley, Margaret Topham, Marjorie. and Phyllis M'Clelland, Gwen Ruth, and Elsie Hughes (Milton), May Hughan, Grace and Hetty Orr, Ruby and Claire Campbell, Winnie Roughan. Nellie Armstrong, Eileen and Enie Graham, Doreen Kitto, and Gladys Pringle (Dunedin), and Messrs Moslev (5), Stockdill, Topham (2), G. Evans (Milton), Campbell (5), Riach; Guffie, M. Mills (Glenore), Treacy (2), M'Clelland, Graham (2), Kitto, Faigan, Armitage, Mudge, Miller, White. Pringle. MacDonald. Orr (2), Waldron, Tamblyn (2), and Gibson. Musical items were given by Messrs L, Miller, C. Kitto, W. E. Mudge, C. Orr, and V. Campbell, and Miss Elvia Campbell. After supper Mr T. Stockdill, on behalf of those present, thanked Mr and Mrs Campbell for the very enjoyable time they had had, and the evening was brought tp a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

A pretty wedding took place at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Levuka, Fiji, on Friday evening, August 4, the contracting parties being Edith Evelyn (late of Waipiata), daughter of Mrs K. Clarke, of Princess street, Palmerston North, and Clarence Edwards Hargrave, of Bay of Islands (New Zealand), and accountant of the Bank of New South Wales. Levuka. The vicar, the Rev. C. W. Whonsbon-Aston, officiated, and the service was choral. The bride looked charming as she entered the church with Mr G. N. Harris, manager of the Levuka branch of the Bank of New South Wales. She was attended by Misses Shirley Main and Elizabeth Poppelwell as bridesmaid and flower girl respectively. Mr G. N. Harris gave the bride away, and Mr L. E. Lewis, accountant of the Bank of New Zealand, attended as best man. As the bride entered the church the choir rendered "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden," and during the ceremony sang " 0 Perfect Love." Mrs Forrest-Sale presided at the organ. The bride's frock was of ivory suede satin with lace coatee. She carried a sheaf of eucharist lilies and wore a coronet and veil (in train). The bridesmaid, Miss Shirley Main, wore mauve organdie, Empire style, with cap to match. She carried a bouquet of mauve and pink flowers. Miss Elizabeth Poppelwell, as flower girl, was dressed in pink organdie with cap to match. She carried a posy of carnations. At the residence of Dr and Mrs G. T. Barnes a reception, in honour of the occasion was held. Dancing was indulged in and a pleasant evening was snent by all present. The honeymoon was spent at Lovoni (Ovalau).

A delightful dance held in the Anderson's Bay School gymnasium on Tuesday concluded the winter season of the Cwrls Gymnastic Class. During the evening an interesting and original ballet, prepared by Miss Dulcie Cooper, was performed by eight girls. Those present were—Mr and Mrs Ashley Cooper, the latter wearing wine georgette; Mr and Mrs J. Somerville, the latter in black taffeta; Mr and Mrs Downing, the latter in floral georgette: Mrs Angus, black georgette and lace. Misses A. Aitken, lemon georgette; D. Cooper, green and gold crinkly satin; H. Curric, salmon georgette; G. Wells, flame satin: M. Wells, blue satin; # C. Hincheliff, apricot organdi; E. Downing, flame crepe de chine: P. Blackmore, apple green satin; M. Lane, lemon lace; J. Sagar. cherry satin; D. Wither, flame satin: J. Wither, pink georgette and lace; 11. Munro. black velvet; 0. Munro, cyclamen eeorgette; E. Tilbury, pink crinkly crepe; A. Smith, pink satin; P. Somerville, blue taffeta and net; I. Kirkwood, nprieot taffeta; L. Pefrie, floral georgette : E. Graham, lemon georgette: P. Henderson, black velvet; and M. Allen (pianist!, purple satin: and Messrs R. Armstrong. G. Cox, J. M'lvor, B. Littleiohn, F. Clements, B. Clements, D. Rowan, F. Dixon, B. Henderson, A. Ledden K. M'Leod, 0 Duerdon. C. Angus, M.' Angus. W. Gall. A. Downincr. F. Sanders. M. Wylie. K. Blackmore, H. Le Gnl. and G. Jupp. Mr T. Sagar made an pfficient M.C.