WOMEN'S WINDOW.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17130, 4 September 1926, Page 13

WOMEN'S WINDOW.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS

(By '' Yvonne. ; '.) Mrs A. Sowerhy, who lias "been the "uc.sl of Mis Parke I'ittar for some months, left on Thursday for Waiiganui, where she is spending n holiday before \ isiting Wellington. . Miss Amy. of Wellington. is the guest of Mrs Watson, Waianala. Miss Jessie Thompson has been slaying with .Mis s 11. Corson and Miss V. .Mat.t hews. Mr. 0. Mossop is the -nest of Mr.'V. Mitford. -Miss A. E. Watson, of Christchureh, is \ isiting (lisborne. Miss Wells, of Napior, is stnviii" with Mrs Chryslie Wells of (lisborne," - for a short holiday. Mr. R. l'eiwiv is (lie guesl of Mr. and Mrs J. (iardiner. . Mr. and Mrs. Miles Falkner were the guests of Mrs Ormond while spending a fdw days in town. Mr. Humphrey Parker, who has been visiting relatives in (lisborne, left yesterday for Auckland, and sails for America at the end of September. Mr. and Mrs S. Muir, who have been visiting Australia, return to Gisborne next week. .Mis Margolioirlh, of Gisborne, has been spending a short holiday in Hasl-I iugs with her mother, Mrs R. Lanati/.e, of Hastings. | Mrs K. S. Williams and Miss Moiial Williams arrived by the Maheno from! .Sydney. j The engagement is announced o.C j Miss Pearl Stone, only daughter of Mr. •1. Stone, of Auckland, to Mr, AVilliani Desmond Adna.ms. onlv son of Mr. I and Mrs W. J. Adnams. oV Makaraka, (lisborne. . | Miss I'lisie Xewbegin loft Xapier on Tuesday for Gisborne and Opotiki for an extended holidav.

Tlh' engagement is announced ot" Jessie, onlv daughter of Mr. and Mrs C. H. Pratt, of Caversham, to Wilfred Alexander, son of Mrs and the late \\ ill.am Lean, ot Pukahu. Hawke's La".

The engagement is announced of Gwyneth M. Pnrraud. younger daughter of the late S. C. and Mrs Barraud. and nil re of Mr. W. A. Alow bray, of Lower Unit, to J. K'ainsay Mansfield, of Kelbuin. vouuger son of the l;jte Mr and .Mrs !•'. W. Mansfield, Khnndnllah. Miss Pauline Bindloy, the Australian soprano, has -joined the Carl Rosa. Opera Company, London, with which she will make her debut as Marguerite in "Faust." In Australia, Miss Hindlcy appeared with .1. <'. Williamson companies in musieal comedy. She visited Gisborne some yeans ago with Paul Dui'ault. j All Sydney is ravin- over "Rose' Marie" and the enthusiasm continues unabated. The magnificent staging and the beauty of the Whole show life the attractions, combined with the really first-class acting through the whole piece. Miss Harriet Bennett, as Hose Marie, is a fascinating character- and Stephanie Desle, as the Indian girl, is a wonderful dancer, whilst Totem Pole dance, with its wonderfully dressed chorus, is*a universally acclaimed sonsation. So much has been written about balancing one's cup at afternoon tea parties that everyone will welcome an English! invention—a new type of tray, which is j about six inches square, of mahogany, and is attached to a band of velvet about 4i,in wide, which is heavily weighted at onci end and which passes over the arm of the chair. It is held m position by j a spring at the back, and it has been ; proved that, not only will it hold the teacup, but it will stand any weight up to 71b. On Alexandra Day, Lady Allen and a strong contingent of New Zealand rose sellers were at their post at 7.30, and "trade" was so brisk that many had sold out at 9 o'clock (says a London correspondent). Lady -Liverpool, who is one of the helpers, -also took up , her position in front of "New Zealand House at that early hour. Tli engagement is aniTo'Cmced of Nina, j daughter of Major and Mrs Wain, "Riverlands," Waimate, to Eric Dal-' linger, only son of Mrs. Billinaton. I Tongoio, Napier. The death is reported at the age of 92 of Mrs; von Rotter, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. F. A. Carrington, known as the "father of the settlement" at New Plymouth. The deceased arrived in New Zealand with her parents

on February 11. 1841. The shawl which was presented by Her Majdsty the Queen to the New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition, and which was an object of considerable interest when displayed in the women's

section, has been formally presented lo Ross Hume, which wiJl be its permanent abiding-place, savs an Otago exchange. Signorn Toti dal Monte, who lias been delighting large audiences in the South with her charming personality and smile, jns well as with tier beautiful voice, was attractively gowned in cerise crepe georgette, the corsage finished with one large pink rose, and the skirt having several narrow panels rather lunger than the underskirt, heavily embroidered in. silver and crystal. Her ornaments were a fine necklace of pearls, ami a pearl rope wound round her anus. A handsome shawl, of cerise georgette was also worn, bordered with ostrich feather trimming of the same shade. Her headdress was of silver leaves, tiara shape, and was most becoming, .and the singer carried a dainty book of the words of her songs, bound in silver tissue. A lovely bouquet of flowers was presented, largely of amaryllis lilies to tone with the frock. Miss Beatrice Grimshaw, the wellknown authoreess, arrived in Wellington last week by (he UJimaroa. Miss Grimshaw has travelled alone in many out-of-the-way parts of the world, and is the author of about twenty novels, mostly with the South Seas "as a setting. Some of their titles are: "In the Strange South Seas." "The Coral Palace/' "Guinea Gold." "Kris Girl." and "The I'aradise Poachers." The authoress was born in f'loona, Co. Antrim. Ireland, and educated at Caen, Victoria College, Belfast, and Bedford College, London. The Canary Islands (where she ascended the Peak of Teneritfe), Papua, Borneo, and the Moluccas are a few of the places visited by Miss Grimshaw, who is now on her way to England. , Butcher-blue has suddenly become a smart color, especially when it is worn in conjunction with a paler blue, says « writer in the Daily Mail. Washing frocks and jumpev-suits made a butcherblue shantung have- tiny scapular scarves edged with Chinese red arid very short box-pleated skirts. A single vivid rubher rose is drawn through the buttonhole. From being a dowdy color, blue

lias become so smart thai its head is almost turned. We go lo our teas and race meetings in frocks of butehei'-blue tiill; and blue linen tailor-mades. The engagement is announced in ais

exchange between Robert Eric Sherlock

Gooch, the Life Guards (Ist and 2nd), eldest son of Sir Thomas V. S. Goocli, Bart., and Lady Goocli, of Benacrc Hall, Wtentliam , Suffolk, and Katharine Clervaux, elder dn-utHitw of MajoiGeiusral Sir Edward W. C. Chaytor, K.C.M.G.. K.C.V.0., C. 8., late G.O.C. New Zealand Military Forces, and L-idy •(. liaytor. of Varnham, Surrey. The engagement is announced by cable of Hilda, second daughter of JNlv. and Mrs. J. A. Valentine, New Plymouth, and Dr. Angus Harrop. of the edilona: staff of the Daily '.Mail, London. .Miss Valentine, who was formerly a student at Canterbury College, lived for a time in Hokitika, where her father was Inspector of Schools. Dr. Harrop, who is a native of Hokitika. is also an alumina of Canterbury College, and prior to leaving Christchurch l'o> London he was » member of the literary staff of the Press. The marriage will take place in Louden (in September 20. AVERILL—LUSK WEDDING.. A wedding of much interest was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Cathedral, Napier (states the 11.8. Herald), when Molly Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Alls H, B. Busk, of Napier, was married to Wilfred Sclwvn Weir, third son of Archbishop and ' Mrs. Averill, of Auckland. Archbishop Averill performed the ceremony, assisted by the Very Rev. Dean May-no. The occasion attracted many visitors from many parts of the Dominion, the couple being widely known, and the Cathedral w.us crowded with the friends of. their families. The bride looked charming as she entered the church, on the arm of her rather, apparelled in an exquisite gow-n of 'f'-rca'ift georgette 'embossed with gold, and having a tight-fitting bodice with a very full skirt composed of alternate petals of gold and cream georgette. Encircling the waist was a lengthy girdle of pearls, while a handsome train of rich gold lace, satin lined and embroidered with flowers and true lover's knots in pearl, flowed from her shoulders. A full tulle veil finished with a wreath of orange blossoms was worn and the bride carried a ji'oro'eous bouquet of trold and cream

flowers. Gold shoes aivd stockings completed the toilette. The bridesmaids were Misses A'. Cotton, R, Scanned, B. Murphy (Gisborne, M. Lowry, and W. Averill (sister of the oridegroom). ' Their frocks were of mauve, primrose and green, and presented a most striking appearance. The skirls of georgette were becomingly full, the sides being-

slightly larger. Taffeta jumper bodices won' worn with yokes of georgette, the taffeta being ruehed at the ■ back to form a giant how*. A pretty touch was added 'by a trail of flowers up the back from the bow, and Iho picture was completed with gold shoes and •stockings, and beautiful crinoline straw liats of a primrose hue, turned up at the back ami finished with mauve and green trimmings. Bouquets to tone were carried. Miss V. Cotton wore green taffeta and georgette, the bow being lined with mauve and flowers to match. Miss 1!. Scnmiell and Miss IS. Murphy wore primrose with green bow linings and green flowers, while Miss W. Averill and Miss M. .Lowry wore mauve with seven bows and llowers of green. A niece of flu 1 bride, M.iss Valerie deLautoui', was the train-hearer, and slie wore a sweel little dress of mauve taffeta having a tight bodice' with liny taffeta frills round the. neck and sleeves. The skiit was full with scalloped frills of taffeta and her poke bonnet was primrose, lined'with lace, Inning tiny flowers of mauve, greet) and primrose. Mauve sarin shoes and while hose were also worn. Mr. VY. McLean (Hastings) carried mil The duties of best man and the groomsmen were Messrs T. Lowry, W. iGoriiig-dohiistono, 1L Lowry and 11. i Chambers. ! Mr. I'. \V. Tombs presided at the organ and rendered appropriate musical numbers. "' The bridegroom's present to the bride was r; Jiandsome ivory toilet set,! while among th« many presents was a cheque front Archbishop and Mrs Averill and a cheque from Mr. and l Lusk. At the conclusion of the ceremony n reception was given by Mrs Lusk (mother of the bride) at her home, "Milton Grange.'' Masses of violets, daffodils, primroses and spring flowers, formed the decorations for the rooms, and life color scheme was tastefully carried out in mauve, primrose and green, toning with the bridal group. On the lawn was erected a large marquee, where the wedding breakfast was set out. Under a beautiful white wedding bell in the drawing room the happy couple received their guests. Mrs Lusk wore a gown of beige georgette and lace, her hat being in pastel .shades and trimmed with roses. Mrs Averill wore a most, attractive dress of electric blue marocain, -with hat to match.

GOLF NOTES. On Tuesday last ;i bogey maleh was played on the links and won by Miss Phyllis O'Meara, who finished all square. Several B playars lied, and Mrs Whitehead was successful in submitting a final score which entitles her to (lie Nolan Vase for the ensuing year.

WEDDINO RECEPTION. On Wednesday .afternoon the* Crawford '.Jackson wedding was-followed by a reception at the residence of -Mr. Crawford, at Mangapapa. j Contrary to expectations the afternoon proved fine and the guests were entertained iu a, large marque set on the lawn. I -Miss Uwen Crawford was wearing a tasteful toilette of saxe blue crcpe-de-ehine with an inset panel of knife-pleat eel floral crepe-de-chine, and a becoming hat | to match. Her beautiful bouquet was of cyclamens and asparagus fern. Mrs Redstone, grandmother of the bride', tjivore a. handsome frock of black and white silk maroeain with pleated sleeves in black georgette, and a black and white crinoline straw hat with black osproy. Mrs Jackson, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a tweed tailored costume, fox furs, and a black panne velvet hat, and carried a bouquet of purple violets. Miss Treve Hawkins, of Auckland, cousin of the bride, was wearing a smart navy blue coat frock trimmed with carise collar, cuffs, and buttons, and a navy felt !iat to match. Miss Jocelyn Crawford, the bride's sister was a dainty figure in a sweet frock of white spotted muslin, with a blue satin sash, and ar cream straw hat. The guests greeted the bride and bridegroom in. the drawingroom as they stood beneath a. floral wedding-bell, cleverly designed with arum lilies, cream daisies, snow-flakes, and maiden-hair fern. The roam was decorated with bowls of spring blooms, violets, hyacinths a.iu

j daffodils. i Another room was utilised for the array of beautiful wedding presents, which I were much admired by the guests. Bowls Jof grape hyttcinths, and vases of delicate : blossoms were tastefully arranged about Ihe room. The bride received scores of telegrams during the afternoon. The tables iu the marquee <ver'e arj rangwd in horseshoe formation and decorated with vases of beautiful flowers. j The bridal party occupied the arch of .1110 horseshoe, and before them vwis placed the' tiered wedding-cake, surmounted by a vase of cyclamens' and asparagus -fern. / The guests drank the health of the bridal party and speeches were made ov Mr. H. E. Maude and Father MaeCarthy. The bridegroom and best -man, Mr. I Harold Maude, replied amidst applause. A delicious wedding breakfast was dispensed and then later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon, the former travelling id a rose de Bois ensemble suit, hat to match, and silver fox furs. In the evening some of the younger gliosis returned to the house to spend the evening dancing in the drawingroom. which was cleared"for the occasion. Mrs Thompson played popular dance music, and Mr. Ted Matthews played a delightful extra. Supper was served in the marquee, and dancing continued till the early hours of the morning. Miss Owen Crawford welcomed the guests in a pretty saxe blue frock, and the bridesmaids 'of the afternoon. Misses .loan Crawford and Molly Jackson, wore their pretty frocks of shell pink georgeU(i with butterfly skirts, bordered in lunk satin, and bodices fashioned with T shaped necks. Miss Treve Hawkins was wearing a charming frock of white crepe de chine, j bordered with" a band of cerise rose© and figuring in a pretty design. J Amongst those present were Mr. and 'Mrs P. Hamilton and Misses H. Corson, N. Martin, M. Muir, L. Bain, X. Pittar, IC. Symes, L. Muir. N. Chrisp, P. and I. O'Meara, M. and N. Snerriff, V. Mati thews, I), and M. Hamilton, B. Ghrisp, ! I!. Stewart, and Messrs. H. Maude, B. ! Jackson. W. Blathwayt. B. ftobson. E.' [Dodd, T. and A. Mathews. W. Irvine.' L. Parker, 0. Bees, B. Maude. THE AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE.

Some women's clubs in the United 'States recently took statistics regarding a, large number of homes, running, it is said, to a million, in order to ascertain I bow much advanced they were in conjveniences. These were city households, and, though this is not stated, one takes lor granted that, the quiet poor areas were not included. Of these nearly twothirds had houstl telephones and also motors. (It must be remembered that the car is much cheaper in America than ' elsewhere, so that it often saves expense in other ways.) More important is it to note that some 23 per cent, used po wor-driven washing machines (what is the , percentage in New Zealand—about nothing, lam afraid.) However, many of us patronise the electric iron, so we need not be so ashamed to notice that 70 per cent, of he households thus investigated were also so provided. In American cities, of course, the electric cooking | stove is the alternative for the wood and ; coal fire, not as with us for the gas stove. Therefore that a great number of American wives cook by electricity need not arouse much envy, as so many of us have gas. In labor-saving cleaning devices, of course, the American woman is much , beyond us, and, as a homely instance of their freedom from rough char work, it imay be menioned that many housewives quite naturally dress in the morning as if it were afternoon, instead of having ! special work dollies for the early hours. BACKBLOCKS HARDSHIPS. HELP FOR'FARMERS' WIVES. MASTERTOX. September 1. As part of a movement to alleviate the hardships of women living in out lying districts, a branch of the women's division of the Fanners' Union was formed in Masterton. to-day. I Mrs. C. C. Jackson, by whom the : meeting was called, said that bho aim I for the first year was to raise £IOOO to provide nurses and visiting housekeepers ' for the benefit of farmers' wives in the backblocks. The problems to be dealt i with were not so pressing in the Wai- ; rnrapa as elsewhere, but in some other j districts women sulfered fearful hardships. The aim was not to set up a charitable organisation, though in some cases gifts would be welcome, bnt to develop a spirit of mutual help. The branch should interest itself also in im[Snigratiou. Young boys and girls were wanted, and they needed a welcome and someone to watch over their welfare. A branch of the women's division was fomied, and officers were elected, including Airs T. It. Barrier as president,