Of Interest to Women

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3553, 13 May 1939, Page 6

Of Interest to Women

YOUNG PEOPLE'S DANCE A FENCOURT HOSTESS On Thursday evening, Mrs R. R. Foster gave a delightful young people's dance at her residence, "Bamboro," Fencourt, in honour of her youngest daughter, Coralie. Dancing was enjoyed in the large dividing rooms, while games were in progress by the log fire in the drawing-room.

Mrs Foster received her guests wearing a frock of navy lace over royal blue satin. Assisting her was Miss Mollie Foster (Hamilton), who wore mauve taffetas, and a jacket of violet velvet. The guest of honour, Miss Coralie 'Foster, was in navy georgette, with a red and white checked bolero.

Among those present were: Mrs P. J. Turney, who wore a frock of black lace and chiffon, with a fur jacket. Misses Mollie Sawers, navy floral taffetas; Ailsa Turney, blue embossed taffeta; Lynsie Lewis, red taffeta with a corded velvet coatee; Edie Vosper, green satin; Sheila Richardson, cyclamen taffetas; Phyllis Nelson, bottle green embossed satin; Thelma Browne, red velvet with black coatee; Laura Browne, crimson velvet and matching coatee; Heather Taylor, green floral taffeta; Bertha Peake, apricot cloque; Rosemary Rishworth, gold floral angelskin; Phyllis Garland, pink floral Swiss organdie; Susan Banks, tomato red net; Ruth Nickle salmon pink frock, with posies of flowers; Betty Ross, blue net over satin; Alison Mills (Hamilton), black taffetas. Messrs Eric Law, Peter Hanna, Jim Ross, Eric Anderson, Colin Martyn, Geoffrey Browne, Gordon Rickit, Colin Allan, T. Garland, lan Ross, Allan Turney, Maurice Glanville, lan James, Harry Duignan, Jack Cox, Murray Garland, Douglas Pearce, V. Peake, Jock McKenzie (Hamilton), Robin Alford, Bruce McKenzie (Hamilton) and E. Cox.

WARM WELCOME FOR COLDS No cold can withstand Baxter's Lung Preserver for long. "Baxter's" quickly remedies coughs, colds, and sore throats pleasantly and effectively. "Baxter's" has a tonic action to help set you up after heavy colds, too. Always get "Baxter's" —l/6, 2/6, and 4/6, all chemists and stores.

) (By Our Social Reporter)

PERSONAL

Mrs Brierley, of Cambridge, is the guest of her mother, Mrs H. Oddison. # # • Mrs J. L. Hanna, of Auckland, is staying with Mrs R. S. Hanna, at Leamington. * * # Mrs 1). M. Bourke and Miss Betty Bourke, of Pukerimu, were recent visitors to Auckland.

Mrs Simpson, of Mt. Albert, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs C. M. G. Nicholson, of Princes Street.

Miss Phyllis Nelson, of Auckland, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs H. P. Nelson, of Roto-o-rangi.

Miss Merle Carter and Miss Joyce Williamson, of Tirau, are at present on holiday at Te Kauwhata.

Mrs Edward Roche, of Auckland, has been staying with her mother-in-law, Mrs H. Roche, Leamington.

Mr and Mrs Howard Ellis have returned to their home in Leamington, after spending some time in Suva.

Mrs Barclay Farquhar, who has been staying with Mrs J. Banks at Horahora, returned to Auckland on Wednesday.

Miss Betty Waite, of Auckland, is spending the Training College vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs G. Waite, of Pukekura.

Mrs R. P. Callaway and her son Peter, of Paeroa, are spending a holiday at Cambridge, as the guests of Mrs Stubbing, Bryce Street.

I Miss Ruth Nickle, who is attending the Auckland Training College, is at present staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs E. Nickle, at Maungatautari.

I Mr and Mrs J. Brackenridge have returned to Cambridge, after an extended trip of eight weeks in Wellington, and the South Island. While in Dunedin, they were the guests of Mr and Mrs W. Lane, late of Cambridge.

ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED Mr and Mrs E. G. Martyn, of Princes Street, Cambridge, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Nancy Maude, !o Dan Richard, third son of the Rev. and Mrs L. Buxton, of North Mymms, Herts, England.

The engagement is announced between Nona Isabel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. J. Easter, of Grey Street, Cambridge, and James Douglas, younger son of Mr and Mrs H. Hey, Maungapiko, Te Awamutu. EVENING AT KAIPAKI CARDS AND PING-PONG On Saturday the first of a seriesof card and ping-pong evenings were commenced at Kaipaki, under the auspices of the Hall and Social Committee. A large log fire added to the comfort of the evening. There was a large attendance, the younger members using five tables for ping-pong, while a "500" drive was held in the supper-room. Mr R. Boyd, chairman, thanked

all those present for their patronage. He announced that a points' prize to be given to the lady and gentleman gaining the highest aggregate number of points during the season, had been offered by Mr A. E. McDonald. Mir A. M. Fisher was appointed as steward to keep check of these points. After supper had been served by the ladies of the committee, the prizes were presented as follows: Ping-pong, Mr and Mrs Robson, who were visitors from Taranaki. Cards, Mrs T. McCarthy and Mr C. Jennings.

Social 6] Doings, Feminine News and Notes.

CROQUET SEASON ENDS PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES The Cambridge Croquet Club held its official closing on Tuesday, when, there was a good number of members present. Progressive croquet was played, the winner for the afternoon being Mrs Watt. After afternoon tea the president, Mrs James Watt, presented the trophies won during the season. These were as follows:

A championship, Mrs E. L. Hardy; B championship, Mrs K. Skellern; president's trophies, Mrs H. Skellern first, Miss F. E. Hooker second; vice-president's trophies, Mrs A. Holmes first, Mrs H. Hall second. Anne Butler trophy, Miss F. E. Hooker; handicap singles, Mrs W. Moore (A), Miss F. E. Hooker (B). The Hardley Vase was won by Mrs E. L. Hardy.

DOMAIN CLUB CLOSING The closing of the Domain Croquet Club took place on Thursday afternoon. Games were played, and afternoon tea was served, after which the president, Mrs E. J. White, presented the prizes.

; These were as follows: A championship, Mrs F. Tucker; runnerup, Mrs 0. Gane. B championship, Mrs A. Wallis; runner-up, Mrs W. Morrow. Handicap singles, Mrs F. Tucker and Mrs A. Pearce. Handicap doubles, Mrs A. Pearce and Mrs W. Laurent. President's trophies, Mrs A. Pearce (A), Mrs A. Wallis (B). Mrs Tucker's trophy was won by Mrs A. Pearce (A), Mrs Wallis (B), and Mrs Schwieters (C). Progressive, Mrs A. Pearce (A), Mrs A. Wallis (B), and the points' prize was won by iMirs A. Pearce. Among those present were: Mrs E. J. White (president), Mrs A. Pearce, Mrs W. Laurent, Mrs D. Kelly, Mrs W. White, Mrs Rigby, Mrs Moore, Mrs McLarnon, Mrs W. Maberly, Mrs C. Boyce, Mrs Davys, Mrs W. Morrow, Mrs H. Oaten, Mrs W. Wilkinson, Mrs 0. Gane, Mrs F. Tucker, Mrs A. Wallis, Mrs P. T. Glanville.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEETING AT KAIPAKI

The monthly meeting of the Kaipaki Women's Institute was held in

the hall on Wednesday. After opening with the Institute Ode, the president, Mrs Graham, extended a welcome to all members. The secretary, Miss J. Scott, then read the record of last meeting and the correspondence. An in-' vitation was accepted from the Fencourt Women's Institute, to attend their birthday party in May. Miss M. Speake was in charge of the trading table, which did good business.

Mrs A. Goodwin, press correspondent, read an interesting letter from the Home Link, "Teynham," England, and also gave a detailed account of the bi-annual council meeting held in Hamilton recently. A beautiful banner was then displayed to the members. The banner is made of dark green silk, with the name "Kaipaki Women's Institute," and a large spray of daffodils

below, embroidered in gold. It is finished at the lower edge with a gold fringe. It was made by Mrs Graham and Miss Jean Graham, and presented to the Institute, where it was admired by the members. Competitions were won as follows: Best coat-hanger, Mrs C. Cowley 1, Mrs Macdonald 2, Miss Speake 3. A competition, arranged by Miss Scott, was won by Mrs C. Cowley. j

A dainty afternoon tea was then served, the hostesses being Mesdames A. Steenson, F. Boyd and Miss J. Graham,

Christmas comes but once a year, And when it comes—why, then, it's here; But this of colds we cannot say, They come, they go, they often stay, And merge into a nasty cough, Which we have trouble to drive off. Vain the attempts unless we procure A bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.

CAMBRIDGE GOLF CLUB

AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME A full programme for the season has been drawn up by the committee of the Cambridge Golf Club, and members should have a very enjoyable season. The full programme is as follows: May 14: Cambridge v. Hamilton (at Hamilton). May 13: First round of Cambridge Handicap (match play over eighteen holes).

May 20: Second round Cambridge Handicap. May 21: Open tournament. May 27: First round of Alford Cup (36-hole bogey handicap). June 3: Second round Alford Cup. June 10: 18-holes pairs medal handicap. June 17: First round of June Cup (36-hole medal handicap). June 24: Second round June Cup. July 1 and 2: A. Wilkinson's trophy (54-hole bogey handicap). July 8: Open day. July 15: President versus Captain

match and annual dinner. July 22: First qualifying round of Caldwell Cup ( first sixteen to qualify and play off for cup, match play). July 29: Second qualifying round of Caldwell Cup. August 5: First round of Caldwell Cup and consolation handicap (match play). August 6: Cambridge v. Hamilton (at Cambridge). August 12: Four-ball best ball bogey handicap. August 19: First round of Captain's trophy (36-hole Stableford bogey handicap). August 26: Second round of Captain's trophy. September 2: Open Day. Sept. 9: 18-hole bogey handicap. Sept. 16: First qualifying round of Club Championships. Sept. 23: Second qualifying round of Club Championships. Sept. 30: First round of the Club Championships (match play). October 7: Second and third rounds of Club Championships (match play).