Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22479, 25 January 1935, Page 14

Notes for Women

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ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT “ Inquirer,” Brdad Bay, wishes to know how to remove peach stains from white linen. The Home Science Extension Bureau kindly replies:—lf the stain is fresh and has not been boiled into the material, it may be removed by stretching it tightly across the mouth of a basin and pouring boiling water on it from a height. If this does not remove it, soak it

in a weak solution of borax, wring

'out, wash in clpar water, and repeat • process. ,If the stain has been boiled into the linen, it will be necessary to use a bleach. Recipe for Javelle water bleach:—Washing soda, 3Joz; cold water, 4 quarts; bleaching powder, loz. Dissolve washing soda in half the water. Add the remaining water to the bleaching powder, 6tir well, and mix the washing soda solution in with it. Strain through the muslin. (If a stronger bleach is required, add a little oxalic acid when applying the Javelle water to the stain.) Method: Stretch the stain across the mouth of a bowl. Damp with cold water, and then, with a glass rod dab on some of the Javelle water, and, if'the stain is stubborn, ■ some of the oxalic acid with another rod. Rinse out in cold water, and repeat until the stain, disappears. The article should then be well washed to remove all trace of the bleach. N.B.—Javelle water is for use with only linen or cotton. Silk . and wool are destroyed by it, and it takes the colour out of dyed materials.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Signor and Signora Giovanni Stella are at present in Queenstown.

Miss Edna Reid'is the guest of'.her aunt, Mrs F. M. Reid, of Wellington.

Mrs Alex. Duncan is on a visit to her mother, Mrs John Duncan, of Timaru.

Miss M. Wallace travelled to Wellington on Wednesday on a business visit.

Mrs W. . Shakespeare, of Auckland, is on a visit to Dunedin.

Mrs Gordon Macdonald, who has been visiting Hedgehope, returned home on Wednesday evening.

Mrs T. Eustace Bridger, who has'been visitimr her sister, Mrs C. O. Bridgman, Hedgehope, returned on Wednesday. '

Mrs U. Ai Beck and Mrs B. Collins, of Christchurch, are spending a holiday in Queenstown, Dunedin, and Invercargill.

Mrs C. Wadsworth, of Dunedin, has returned to Christchurch after spending a few days at “Wattle Grove,” Waipara. * * *

Lady Sidey, who has returned from, a visit to Wanaka, has Mrs Arthur M. Reid, of Melbourne and her daughter, Mias Mary Reid, staying with aer for a little while.

The engagement is announced of Margreta, eldest daughter of* Mr and Mrs E. H. Runnerstrum, late of Wanagnul, and Jchn, second son of the late Mr E. C. Taylor and Mrs Taylor, of Kelburn, Wellington. * * *

Rich, deal colours are to be seen m the flowers at present on display in the Savoy. Scarlet and yehow dahlias, branches of tiger lilies, and boughs of red blossom make the stage a picture, while the ’ tables are vivid with wallflowers, poppies, and flamboyant gaillardias.

Mrs Runnerstrum gave an enjoyable bridge party on Tuesday afternoon at the Otngo Women’s Club in honour of Mrs Brti), of Wellington, who is at present the guest of Mrs Madden, Kew. The hostess wore a frock of navy embossed satin, with a wide-brimmed hat to tone, and Mrs Bree a beige ensemble, with a straw hat banded in brown. Other guests wore Mesdames Madden, R. W. Bnckell, Rodgerson, S. Paterson, H. B. Elder, Richard Hudson, E. M'Kenzie, J. Black, F. T. Anderson, A. Burt, J. Dickison, and J. C. Easton, Misses Downes, V. Jacobs, and Molly Runnerstrum.

An enjoyable evening was spent at the i residence of Mr and Mrs J- A. Aitken, Lanark street, Mosgiel, on Monday, when her friends gave a farewell party to Mrs H. Blacker and her daughters, Joyce and I Margaret, prior to their departure for j Auckland. During the evening a python j handbag was presented to the guest of honour. Dancing, cards, and singing were enjoyed till early morning. Among those present were Mr and Mrs J. S. Blackie, 'Mr and Mrs A. Pauli, Mr and Mr s R. Walker, Mr and Mrs P. Keogh, | Mr and Mrs W. Doig, Mesdames Sellars, Feather and Crossan, and Missfe Brown, Keogh, Crossan, and Pauli, Mr Ray and Robert M'Cunn, Ray Terrel, J, Blackie, P. Murray, and J. Crossan. Everyone joined in wishing Mr and Mrs H. Blacker and family the very best of luck in their I new home.

Mrs J. P. Reid and the Misses M'Lean were “at home ” on Tuesday afternoon as a farewell to their sister. Lady Wilford, who will leave to-day for Wellington. The drawing room of their hame in Elder street, where the guests were received, was arranged with hydrangeas, sweet peas, and carnations, the colour scheme being in pastel shades of pink and blue. The dining room was decorated with vases of pink carnations. Lady Wilford wore a gown of soft grey lace with diamond ornaments, Mrs Reid a frock of black and white floral georgette, Miss M’Lean soft navy satin with coin spots in white, and Miss Kathleen M'Lean georgette with a background of white, patterned in brown. The guests included Lady Williams, Lady Ferguson, Lady Allen, Lady Sargood, Mesdames W. Laidlaw, C. W. Rattray, J. M. Gallaway, B* M. Macbeth, J. A. Roberts, Douglas (Oamaru), Max Douglas (Oamaru), Lqnnox Douglas (Oamaru), Eardley Reynolds, W. Collins (Queensland), Brian Haggitt, Hunter Macandrew, Eustace Macassey, F. Fitchett, J. Black, Sydney Neill, and C. Chapman, and Mieses Sheila Macdonald (England), Gilkison, Rona Allen, M. Downie Stewart, Shand (2), Cutten, Rattray (2), Macassey. Sise, and Reynolds (2).

On the afternoon of Monday, January 14. at the Trinity Methodist Church, a pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. B. J. James, assisted by the Rev. P. Paris, when Isabel Ellenor, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Gubbins, of Kew, was married to E. B. MacGregor, only son of Mrs Walmsley and the late Mr E. C. Walmsley, of Queen’s drive. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a close-fitting frock of magnolia hued satin, with shoes to tone. She carried a sheaf of gladioli of the same shade, and wore a hand-embroidered veil, which fell softly from a half hoop of orange blossom. Attending here were Miss Mavis Galbraith and Miss Doris Gubbins, gracefully attired in floral nmrocain frocks of white and brown with picture hats and shoes to tone, and sheaves of pale pink and deep cream gladioli. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Eric Swintou as best man and Mr George Gubbins as gromsman. Mr P. Beck and Mr F. Gubbins acted as ushers and Miss E- Hartly presided at the organ. Later a reception was held in the Cafe Vedic, 70 guests being received by Mrs G. Gubbins and Mrs E. C. Walmsley, the bride’s mother carrying a bouquet of pink and white carnations and wearing a smart ensemble of brown and crean marocain with hat to match. The bridegroom’s mother carried a lavender and gold bouquet and wore a becoming frock of brown floral marocain, with brown swagger coat and picture hat. The bride and bridegroom later left for the north, the former travelling in a fawn tailored costume with accessories to match.

Mrs Stanley Jones and her son are the guests of Mrs A. J. Allport, of Christchurch.

Miss Viola Brown, daughter of the late Professor Macmillan, Brow'n, returned to Christchurch on Wednesday,

Mr and Mrs Warrington Taylor have returned from a motor tour to Lake Te Anau and the Eglinton Valley.

Mrs M. Goddard, of Hastings, and Mrs M. .Mouat, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs W. R. Henderson, Eglinton road.

Captain and Mrs S. M. Satterthwaite, who were staying with Mrs T. W. Satterthwaite, of Timaru, have returned home.

After spending a holiday as the guests of Mrs J- Laurenson, 152 Leith street, Mrs J. Anderson, Miss W. Laurenson, and Mr G. Greenland left on Monday for Christchurch. After staying a few days there they proceeded to their home in Westport. While they were in the south Mrs Laurenson accompanied them on an extended motor tour of Southland and the Lakes District.

A BEAUTIFUL SPY: MARION DAVIES IN “OPERATOR 13.” Marion Davies, the versatile star of “Operator 13,” which commences its Dunedin season at the Regent Theatre today, is perhaps the leading hostess in Hollywood. Before entering motion pictures she was a featuied dancer, noted for her beauty in Ziegfeld Follies, and is one of those fortunate women to whom youth seems to be eternal. In " Operator 13 ” she looks like a debutante,' and is wholly charming in her gorgeous costumes of the Civil War period. These creations, de-. signed for her by Adrian, are all patterned after authentic copies of fashions prevalent among the Southern belles of the sixties, with slightly modified and newly-created lines. The old world charm which clings to frocking of those days cannot fail to appeal to women, who will regret their impracticability in the crowded life of to-day.

Miss Muriel Eagar returned to Dunedin last week by the Maheno, via Milford Sound, after an enjoyable trip to Australia and Tasmania. # * ♦

Saturday being the occasion of Mr and Mrs A. Brown’s wedding anniversary, a fitting entertainment was provided at Lake’s restaurant. Those present were: Mr and Mrs A. Brown, Mr and Mrs C. Wilson, Mr and Mrs E. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs A. Brown, jun., Mr and Mrs A. Keenan. Mr and Mrs F. Lyon, Mrs Kent, Mr and Mr a J. MTherson, Mr and Mrs S. Merry,, Mr and Mrs H. E. Davidson, Misses 0. Clark, Abbott, M ( Arthur,. E, Brown, Hazelwood, R. Bristow, F. Bird, L. Gladwin, P. Wilson, J. Wilson, .1. Fraser, and E. Smith, and Messrs D, Binnings, E. J. Thomson, R. Fraser, R. Currie, R. Wilson, jun., F. R. Brown, C. Guthrie, C. Umbers, C. Wilson, B. Gladwin, R, BUrford, D. Brown, Tringle, and Johnson. Music was provided by a trio —piano, Miss E. Matheson; violin, Mr A. M'Glashan, and violoncello, Mr Taylor. Extras were played by Mr D. Binnings. Items were: Double sword dance and tapdance by the Misses Wilson; songs by Messrs R. Currie, R. Burford, E. Reynolds, and R. Fraser; and violoncello solos by Mr H. Taylor. Several competitions were held. ECONOMICAL KNITTING. The only real way to economise in knitting is to use none but the best wool; for the better the quality the longer the length. Patons and Baldwins', the world’s best wools, have greater length, unequalled softness and elasticity. Nicest to work with. Best in wear and washing. Send for Free Catalogues of latest booklets to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441 P, Wellington.—Advt.

After an interesting tramping trip in the Eglinton Valley, Miss C. Heenan is spending a short holiday with Mrs G. D. Wakelin, Rattray street.

* * * Miss Jean Sheppard, Musselburgh, who left with the New Zealand Guides for Australia in December, returned to Dunedin by the Maheno on Friday.

Mrs C. E. Robins and the Misses K. and P. Robins have returned to their home in Oamaru, after a three weeks tour of the southern lakes and Eglinton Valley. * -:•= *

Miss Amy Kane, of Wellington, will attend the twelfth congress of the International Alliance of Women for Suffrage and Equal Citizenship, which is to oe held in April in Istambul, Turkey, Sae will leave for Australia in February, and will be. met by the various affiliated so-' cieties. after which she will join her steamer en route for Turkey.

Miss Barbara E. Haydock, of St. Albans, Christchurch, who was relieving matron of the Port Chalmers Cottage Hospital for several weeks towards the end of last year, has accepted a permanent position in her nursing profession at Waimate, and will take up her new duties on February 1.

The gold medal awarded Waimate for the excellence of its fruits and vegetables was celebrated by an impromptu tea party, in which his Worship the Mayor of Waimate played host. The Mayor of Dunedin was present and congratulated Waimate on the success achieved. Others present were the Mayoress of Waimate (Mrs G. Dash), Mrs W. Barnett, Mrs T. Basher, the Misses B. and B. Bitchener, Misses M. Bruce, M. Crowe, and A. Barnett, of Morven, Miss Faulkner, of Willowbridge, and Miss Saidie Hayman, of Studholme.

Mrs Mulholland and her daughter Nellie left on Wednesday for a six weeks’ visit to Wellington and the Rotorua districts. »H * St. Stephen’s manse, Cattle street, was the scene of a pretty wedding on December 19, at 7 p.m., the contracting parties being Frances Denote, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Currie, of Dunedin, and James Wilkie, only son of Mr and Mrs J. Shiels, of Hamilton.. The bride looked charming in a gown of white corded satin, close fitting to the knees, then falling into frills to form the train. It had a cowl neck and cowled sleeves, tight fitting from the elbow, and pointed over the hands. The long embroidered tulle veil formed a Juliet cap with a double halo of stiff tulle, and was worn well off the face. Her shower bouquet, the flower and ribbon streamers of which reached to the hem of her frock, was composed of roses, carnations, and bride gladioli. She was attended by Miss Jean Marriage as bridesmaid, who wore a frock of green georgette, moulded to the figure, the skirt being flared with godets of frilled georgette, frilled sleeves, and head band of silver sequins. Her bouquet was of pink carnations, roses, and ribbon streamers to tone. The bridegroom was attended by Mr R. D. Currie as best man. The Rev. Thomas Miller was the officiating minister. The reception was held at the home of Mrs W. M. Marriage, Belleknowes, the most intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom being present. Later the happy couple left for a tour of the North Island, the bride wearing a blue swagger suit, relieved with white, a blue hat, and accessories to tone.

Old friendships were renewed at the annual garden party on Saturday afternoon last, when upwards of 60 ex-pupils of St. Philoinena’s College assembled at their old school to meet former teachers and friends. Bishop Whyte was present, and the Rev. Father M'Devitt also attended the function. The president (Mi's P. Walsh), in an appropriate speech, extended a cordial welcome to all present. It was gratifying to see such a large gathering from various parts returning to meet the sisters who had done so much for their old pupils by their excellent training, example, and love. The sisters were still always ready and willing to do anything in their power to further the interests of all old pupils. The ex-pupils of the college entertained the sisters with the following programme, each item being received with applause by an appreciative audience:—-Play reading, “ The Grand Cham's Diamond,” Misse ß E. Houston, A. Dyer, M. Baker, V. Robinson, B. Blacklock, and_ K. Howard; instrumental quintet, “ Waltz in A flat” (Brahms), Mrs P. Walsh, Misses D. O’Sullivan, N. Wills, R. Clancy, and E. Smith; vocal solos, “Ave Maria,” “ Windy Nights,” Miss Mollie Fenton; Ex-pupils Choir, “Villa" (“The Merry Widow ”), soloist Miss G. Toomey; “ Alice Blue Gown” (“Irene”), soloist Miss M. Carroll. The accompanist was Miss K. Whelan. At the conclusion of the gramme Bishop Whyte expressed his pleasure at being present on this occasion. He congratulated the (association on the work it had done since its inception a little over a year ago. __ He specially mentioned the Mother M. Kotska Scholarship, which had been established by the ex-pupils, and urged all to give their support and show a true spirit of loyalty to their Alma Mater. Before adjourning for afternoon tea, all present joined in the singing of the familiar old chorus, “The School, the School, the Dear Old School.” Favoured with exceptionally fine weather, afternoon tea was dispensed in the Convent grounds, where the sisters and their friends spent a happy time reviving old memories. The following is a list of those present:— Mesdanms P. Walsh, J. J. Kennedy. F. Turnbull, D. Whelan. J. Scott, C. Whelan, S. Vallis, J. Stanton (Queenstown), E. Doogue, J. Flannery (Invercargill), Davis, Canter (representing the New Zealand Tablet), Robinson. Price, and Hamel, and Misses A. Brown, M. Daniel, K. Whelan, G. Toomey, M. Tylee, D. O’Sullivan. M. M’Mahon, M. Moonev. A. Price. R. Fitzpatrick, A. Dy°r, M. Tither (Edendale). G. Jones, S. Daniel. M. Fenton, Margaret O’Neill, Moira O’Neill (Invercargill), P. Toomev. V. Robinson. D. Aldous. K. Howard. E. Houston, M. Baker. R. Egan. E. M'Tigue, K. Curran. G. Smith. E. Smith, E. Robertson,. F. Scanlon. B. Blacklock. N. Crowe. N. Wills, M. Carroll. S. Mooney, K. Bates (Gore), J. M'Longhlin, P. Corcoran, R. Clancy, E. Maynard, A. Fitzpatrick, A. Phelan, E. Kelleher, and J. Watson.

Miss May Howard, who is to be married next week, was a guest of honour at a “ bathroom ” afternoon given by Miss Nancy Hamer on Monday. Many useful gifts were received by tne brideelect. Those present weie Mesdames R. Harris, G. Proctor, G. Wallace, E. Davis (Invercargill), A. Abbott, G. Moody, F. King, and H. Gourley, and M?sses RBarton. A. Gourley, M. James, B. Mitchell, R, Robertson, R. logg, and E. Howard. # * *

The following is a list of the guests who have registered at the Hermitage during the past week: —Mrs Howard-Vyse and Miss M. Harper. England; Mrs M. Jenkins and Mrs L. White, London; Mr W, R. Moore, Washington; Mr and Mrs S. Harrison, Calcutta; Mr V.<Pease, Mr A. Wilson, Miss E. Koch, Mr and M rs Pickett, Mrs H. Gillespie, Miss F. Marshall, Miss J. Smith, Mrs J. Smith, Misses E. and F. Chapman, Miss V. A. Raton, and Miss Kidd, Melbourne; Mr A. W. Cook, Mr P. Wilson, and Mr and Mrs H. Jackson, Auckland; Mr C. Colhnson, Miss S. Ogilvie, Miss S. Chappell, and Miss E. Anderson, Wellington; Miss S. Richardson, Blenheim; Miss J.. R. Watson, Miss M. Watson, Misses M. and A. W. Spence, Mr and Miss Robb, Miss C. Farr, Mr Fahey, Mr M. Caloon, Mr L. Newton, Mr G. Clark, Mr G. Sommerville, and Mr Hall, Christchurch: Mr JRoss, Mr, E. A. Newton, and Miss E. Ralston, Sydney; Mr and Mrs J. RFoster, Victoria; Mrs E. Sullivan, South Australia; Miss E. O’Connor and Misses M. and G. Lipfert, Perth; Mr and, Mrs W. A. Barr, New Plymouth; Mr 0. Gillespie, Mr D. E. Marshall, Mr R. Allen, Mr R. E. Peagram, Mr F. W. Shepherd, Mr W. Knox, Mr Pitcher, and Mrs J. F. Montague, Timaru; Mrs E. SmithMorton, Miss Joan Smith-Morton, Miss Peggy Smith-Morton, and Miss _ Adair Smith-Morton, Oamaru; and Miss M. Reeves, Waikouaiti.

The wedding took place on Tuesday evening at the Moray Place Congregational Church of Leah Constance,, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. 0 Bnen, of Christchurch, and James Kawarau, eldest son of the late Mr Horn and Mrs Horn, of Scarba street, Roslyn, and a graduate of Otago University and Canterbury College. The Rev. H, Bycroft performed the ceremony, assisted by Miss Campbell at the organ. Misses Mavis Bennett and Phyllis O’Brien were bridesmaids, Messrs Cowper (of Christchurch) and Nelson Barltrop best man and groomsman respectively, and Messrs V. M. Horn and Alec Horn ushers. The bride wore a closely-fitting gown of cream crepe satin made perfectly plain, with long sleeves, and a row of pearls fastening the back from the waistline. Pearls outlined the throat and a pearl headgear held in place her long veil of cream tulle outlined with lace. She carried a sheaf of cream lines. Her bridesmaids were in picture frocks of floral georgette frilled at the < foot!> IMiaa Bennet in blush-pink and Miss 0 Bnen in 1 moss-green with little tulle caps to ipatch. Each wore moss-green shoes and a velvet sash, and carried a blush-pink bouquet, the effect being delightfully summery. A reception was later held at the Strand Salon, where about 60 guests —relatives and immediate friends of the bride and bridegroom—were present. Mrs O’Brien wore a smart navy and white ensemble, and carried a pink bouquet, while Mrs Horn was in black ring velvet with a red bouquet in contrast. Later, when the bride and bridegroom left by car for Picton for their wedding tour, •prior to departing for their future home in Palmerston North, the bride travelled in a dark fawn tailored suit with a mulberry blouse and mulberry tricorne velour hat to tone.

The wedding of a popular young couple was celebrated at the Waitahuna Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 16, when Hazel Madge, daughter of Mrs L. Henry (Waitahuna), and William Thomas, son of Mrs M. P. Moyle (Invercargill), were united in marriage by the Rev. A. R. Chisholm. A large number of guests and others assembled to witness the ceremony. The colour scheme was attractive and unusual, being carried out in pale green and lemon. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr Lawrie Henry), wore an ankle-length frock of ivory diagonal georgette and silk lace, with the usual veil and orange blossom, and carried a sheaf of white gladioli. The bridesmaid (Miss Elsie Henry, sister of the bride) wore an anklelength frock of pale green drawn thread georgette, with white hat and shoes, and canned a lemon-shaded bouquet.' Little Valerie Henry, the dainty flower girl, looked charming in an ■ early Victorian frock of floral lemon organza, with a bandeau of lemon and green organdie round her head. Mr George Moyle (Kelso) attended his brother as best man, and Miss Dorothy Hancock (Dunedin), cousin of the bride, presided at the organ. On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by Miss Isobel M’Keo, a small niece. At the reception later the bride’s mother wore a black marocain frock patterned in green and lemon and a large black straw hat, and carried a green and lemon bouquet. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black floral frock with a black hat, and carried a lemon bouquet. When the young couple left for the north, where the honeymoon was to be spent, the bride wore a brown cloth costume with hat and shoes to tone. Mr and Mrs W. T. Moyle will in future reside in Dunedin.

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

We have received notice fiom London of the Imperial Baby _ Week Challenge Shield competition. This silver shield is awarded annually by the National Baby Week Council for the best Baby Week campaign held throughout the Empire, exclusive of the United Kingdom. A folder enclosed with the notice gives the names of the various winners of the shield during the period that the competition has been running, and also the regulations. Copies of pamphlet No. 1, which gives an idea of the way in which Baby Weeks are conducted in England can be obtained on application to Dr M. H.Watt, M.D., D.P.H., Director-general of Health, Department of Health, Wellington; the director of child welfare, Wellington; Dr Daisy Platts-Mills, office of the Medical Referee (public service), Wellington; and the Royal Society for the Health of Women and Children, Dunedin.