Of Interest to Women

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3166, 12 June 1934, Page 6

Of Interest to Women

l£) (By Our Social Reporter)

PERSONAL Mrs S. Cowling has returned to Cambridge, after several months ’ holiday. * * * Mrs J. Peach, who lias been holidaying in Auckland, returned to Cambridge •on Saturday. * * * Mrs Clarkson, of Christchurch, arrived on Thursday and is the guest of Miss Black at The Midland. * * * Mrs F. Kingsford has gone to New Plymouth to stay with her mother, Mrs Rutherford, for a fortnight. * * * Mrs Sinclaire, of Christchurch, and Miss B. Lewis, arc staying with their sister, Mrs S. Lewis, of Grosvenor Street. * * * Miss Noelinc Banks and Miss Joan "Yeale are staying with Mrs T. McLaughlan, of Auckland, and later with Mr and Mrs J. T. Reilly, at Howick. ** * . Mr and Mrs Norman Banks, who Lave been staying with Mr and Mrs J. T. Reilly, at Howick, returned home «n Friday. * * * Airs R. Swayne, of “The Oaks,’’ Fen court, is in Auckland staying with her sister, Mrs McGovern, of Remucra, :Slie expects to be away a fortnight. * * * Air and Airs Ray Christophers, of Rata, who stayed with Air H. Christophers, of Bowen Street, on their lioneymoon, left for home on .Sunday. * * * Aliss .Tean Parsons, of Waitotara, Waverlev, is staying with Air and Airs AL H. Nolan, of Roto-o-rangi, for the golf ball on Thursday.

Social G) Doings, Feminine News and Notes.

AT THE HUNT A large gathering of hunting enthusiasts turned out on Saturday to the hunt at Pukoriniu. After the hunting was over the crowd were entertained In tea by Air and Airs J. S. Fisher and Air and Airs Jos. Graham. Among the lady riders and others following in cars were: Alesdames J. S. Fisher, A. Fisher, W. Fisher, J. Graham, W. Vosper, Griffith, E. J. Peake. V. Rickit and party, Gordon Vosper, Boucher, J. Arnold, Jackson, S. Epps. Alisses Iv. Fisher, B. Orowther, Garth Hay, Lindsay Hay, Dorothy Nolan, Grace Martvn, Peg Ranstead, Kit Rnnstead, I. Townsend, Isobel Meoking, B. Ross, M. Christophers and party, Turner, Speake, Luxmoro and G. Atkinson. AN AUSTRALIAN WEDDING DUNLOP —BEBTELSEN A quiet wedding was solemnised on Alay 30. by Canon Begbie at St. Stephen’s Church. Willoughby, Now South Wales, when .Jessie Constance, daughter of Air and Airs 11. C. Bertelsen, of Cambridge, was married to Leicester Walter Harold, only son of Air and Airs H. R. AI. Dunlop, of Waratah, New South Wales. In attendance as matron-of-honour was Airs Leslie Smith, a sister of the bridegroom. Air Roy ATenzics carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Airs Dunlop, senr., Alowbrey Road, Chatswood, Sydney. Air and Airs Dunlop will make their home in Australia. For Children’s Hacking Coughs Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

BACHELOR’S BALL AT ”• KAIPAKI The Ivaipald bachelors held their annual ball on Thursday evening lust, when a big crowd assembled and a most enjoyable time was spent. The hall had been beautifully decorated for the occasion with streamers and ferns, the stage especially being very artistically arranged with a canopy of ferns, under which Clayton’s orchestra (Cambridge) played delightful dance music, for which many encores were demanded. Alessrs C. Barr and R. G. Speake ably carried out the duties of ALC.’s. Extra supper dances were given by the Alisses O. Graham, AI. Boyd and Air A. Bovd. Novelty dances were won by Air F. Boyd and ATiss J. Graham; Air F. Scarlc and Aliss Morgan. The confetti and balloon dances caused much amusement. In the attractively decorated supper room, a delicious supper was served, much credit being due to the bachelors for their successful efforts. Among those present were Alesdames A. Goodwin, black crinkle crepe; G. Farrell, floral knit silk; A. E. McDonald, black satin; T. AlcCarthy, sax blue crepe de chine; W. Ganiev, scarlet faille silk, angclskin lace; W. Cunningham, black silk and floral ninon; H. Goodwin, wine crepe do chine; W. Afellow, navy silk and lace; J. Graham, black satin; R. Leckie, bronze windswept velvet; L. Cunningsam, ivoiy crinkle crepe; W. Nicholson, blue crepe, silver sequins. The Alisses AI. Boyd, rose pink crepe; I. Boyd, turquoise silk • maroeam: A. AlcDonaid, apple green ninon; F. Ale'Donald, electric satin and net; AI. Lvnds, lueifer red longuelle crepe; AI. AlcCarthy, floral silk voile and net; B. Stead, red crepe; K. Goodwin, gold satin; L. Boyd, ivory woollen lace; D. Giles, blue ripple crepe; A. Savory, ivory crepe suede; P. Steenson, black lace; C. Catchpole, g"cen silk net over satin; AI. Cowley, blue maroeain; D. Garrett, ivory lame and net; A. Alellow, pink elephant crepe; J. Graham, ivory crcpc; O. Graham, scarlet floral georgette; V. Wallis, sea green georgette; R. Stead, scarlet satin; I. Christiansen, priinrose sand crepe; A. Christiansen ft *sca green ninon; 0. Bishop, sunset star satin; B. Cubis, red crepe; J. Finley, ice blue taffeta; R. Turner, primrose sand crepe; B. Morgan, nod floral georgette; C. Koolcy, parma violet satin; AI. Sutcliffe, ivory satin; N. Thomson, black lace; AI. Thomson, pink wind-swept velvet; J. Shaw, scarlet crepe maroeain; AI. Higgins, floral organdie; Iv. Fisher, salmon pink georgette; A. Speake, black souple satin; At. Speake, sunset satin; C. Speake, shell pink satin; At. Cox, cerise velvet; AI. Brennan, pastel shaded organdie; D. Hollister, blue crinkle crepe; A. Hollister, pink floral organdie: Baker, silver lame; I. Wright, blue floral organdie; G. Turnwahl, red crinkle crepe; F. Field, black velvet; C. Teddy, floral georgette and sequins; AI. Coote, burgundy crinkle crepe; E. .Tones, pink and black georgette over satin. W.D.F.U.’S GOOD WORK HOUSEKEEPERS FOR FARMS In a recent report from the Bush Nurse and Housekeepers’ Auxiliary of the W.D.F.U., the good work done among country women all over the Dominion is made apparent. In otic case a housekeeper was supplied for seven weeks. The employer was very ill, and could not pay anything towards the wages. As the branch had only recently been formed, and had no funds, the full wages were paid from the Community Chest. A branch had a very deserving application for a housekeeper for eight weeks. One housekeeper was in the engagement for six weeks at -•)/-, and another one (a casual) a fortnight at £1 per week. The employer '•ould only pav 5/- per week, and as the branch had only £4 on hand, they asked that their responsibility be reduced to 7/6 per week for the eight weeks. 'This was granted on the authority of the advisory members. ' Sacks for Bedding A newlv-formed branch asked for assistance for a family of seven children, the father being a returned soldier out of work. As the children had nothing but sacks for bed coverings two pairs of blankets were supplied from headquarters. A housekeeper was supplied to a woman who has a bad heart and had been ill since the last earthquake in the-dis-trict. The applicant was unable to pay anything, and the housekeeper’s engagement was for eight weeks. Danger of Infection Faced In another case a mother who had been in a sanatorium applied for a housekeeper, and a capable casual was supplied for two months, and another with nursing experience for a third month, these two housekeepers knowing the conditions of the case and going at their own risk, as a registered

housekeeper could not be sent because of danger of infection. In each case the housekeeper was paid 25/- per week the employer contributing 5/- per week and the branch their responsibility of 10/-. There are three small children, and as the branch considers the mother will need a housekeeper for some time to come, they have applied for a further extension of the engagement over the maximum of three months.