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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19443, 31 October 1925, Page 20 (Supplement)

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Social News .. Fashion .. General Topics

SOCIAL AND FERSONAL Nurse Hutchins has returned Io Auckland after spending a short holiday with Airs Arundel, 283 The Avenue. AHss Barbara Williams is the guest of Mrs A. Wilson, Wicksteed Street. Mrs and Miss Powell (Hunterville) were the guests of Mrs A. E. Cowper, for the Collegiate sports. Mrs Gieson, Mr Herbert Gieson, and Miss Margaret Gieson (Dannevirkei were in Wanganui for the Collegiate School sports. Airs Paget (Wellington) spent last week-end in Wanganui. Airs Parsons (Waitotara) was in Wanganui for the Collegiate School festivities. Airs Young. Stratford, spent the week-end in Wanganui. Air anil Mrs and Miss Fitzherbert, Palmerston North spent the week-end in Wanganui for the Collegiate School sports. Air and Airs E. Hunter. Lower Hutt, spent the week in Wanganui for the Collegiate School sports. Misses Pannings, who have been visiting Wanganui, returned to the East Coast on Tuesday. Air and Airs Georg.* Campbell (Feilding ) were in Wanganui for the weekend. Air and Airs W. Fry, Feilding, were in Wanganui for the Collegiate sports. Aii and Airs Toney Wilder, (Hawke’s Bay) were in Wanganui for the Collegiate School sports. . Air and Airs Wilson and Aliss Kathleen Wilson (Alangawekti > spent the we. k-vnd in A\ unganui. Air and Airs C. N. Smith (Napier) sp<*ut the holidays in Wanganui. ID van Alain, oi Napier, visited Wan g.iiiui for the Collegiate -ports. Airs Hunt iGi.-hornei and Airs Ivcson (Gisborne w.-re the guests of Mrs Wooiton. Gom.lle, for the Collegiate spores. M’s W. McKenzie (Haveloek North) is \ i-itm- Wanganui. of h. r >i.-i» r. Airs N. G. Staveley, St. John's Hid. Airs W. Bunny, Alasterton, was visit iuz Wanganui last week. -dr and Airs Young. Wellington, wore in Wanganui for the Collegiate School Alt-- Muriel Ritchie, Havelock North, spent last week end al Braeburn Hotel, itei • . visited Wanganui last week.

Air and Mrs Nairn. Hawke's Bay. were in town last week. Airs Ah'. Gibbons (Wellington) is the gio-t of Air and Airs Hope Gibbons. Mr and Air- Keith Kirkcaldie, Wei lingb n. were staying at Braeburn Hotel last week. Air an.! .Mrs Fullerton Smith. Feilding. wer«- in town for the week-end. Airs Noble. Auckland, is the guest of her -i-t« r. Airs Giblin. Wanganui. Air- lit rber’i Kirkcaldie. WrilingU a. who visited Wanganui for the Collegiate School sports, left for Dannevirke last Tuesday. Airs Turnbull has returned to Wanganui from Auckland. Air ami Airs Bidwell spent last weekend in Wanganui. Air and Airs Leslie Gorton. Feilding. were in town for the Collegiate School sports. Airs AL A. Watt. Bell Street, has left on a health visit to Auckland, Thames and Rotorua. Airs Leslie Wilson (Dunedin) is staying at 44 AVhnrenui.” Mr and Mi-- Cohen spent the weekend in Wellington. Airs Charles, who ha« been the gue«t of Airs A. E. Savage, returned to Auckland last week. Miss Lance and Aliss Hutton took a small surprise party to Airs A. E. Cowper’s rc-itience lust Alonday night. Among those present were Aliss Nancy Tuylor, Alisses Alason (2), Aliss Cow per, Alisses Cannings (2) (East Coast), Miss B. Williams, Aliss Esther Wilson (Manguwekaj, Aliss JSybil Graham Aliss Alargaret Gieson (Danncvirke), Miss Powell (Hunter ville), Miss J. Cameron (Alarangai); Messrs H. Gieson (Dannevirke), Coliy, Brettargh, D’Arcy. Leckie (Wellington; Knight, Lance, Wilson, Winder, Bullock, McClure (Wellington;, Powell, Pennington, Tolhurst. ODDS AND ENDS The Editress remarks: That to-night is Hallowe'en. No doubt numbers of children will follow the ancient customs of apple-bobbing and lighting fires to drive away the witches for the coming year. That the Opera House has proved itself too small for the city on two occasions this week, judging by the remarks heard on Tuesday night (“Kid Bouts”) something will have to be done. When Air Coates spoke on Thursday afternoon, even the stage was tilled and many remained outside. That the sports prize-giving was held at the Collegiate on Monday night. Quite a number of parents ami friends of the boys were preesnt, but it was very noticeable that many familiar faces were absent. The sports were postponed this year from Easter, and as this is a very busy time, many people from other parts were unable to be preesnt, who always come for the Easter festivities at the school.

That the Health Camp is to be held again at Tufakina. The children who go are greatly envied by the other ,-hihlrrn. One small boy nearly starved himself for two days until his mother insisted on knowing the reason, and found that he wanted to get thin enough for Dr. Gunn to < hoose him for the Health Camp. That Airs Hoben (nee Crichton Imrie), Ut one time well known in Palmerston North on the staff of the “Manawatu Daily Times,” now runs a restaurant in London, ami, records an exchange, was recently fined £BO for not stamping waitresses’ insurance cards.

That Australian women ure not content to plod along in the well known groove- of ordinary life is shown by thv r achievements in the following occupations and undertakings:—Airs Eady Hart, an Australian bushwoman, has taken out a patent for «a series of Australian vegetable dyes, which she

• claims are far superior in colour, vari ety and properties to any at present [used. Aliss Alargaret Keats, B.A'.Sc., of the Melbourne University, has been appointed inspector of Con Crossing, on the Murray River. She is the first woman veterinary surgeon to be employed by the New South Wales Government. Aliss Eileen Al. Good is one 1 of the first women to receive a public ■ appointment in architecture. She is

senior demonstrator in the Melbourne University atelier, where she gained her diploma (states a writer in the Sydney “Sunday Times.”). After nine years in tho business, Miss Alice Anderson, or the Kew garage, is still unique in owning and running a garage completely staffed by girls; and in such varying capacities as mechanic, chauffeuse, cicerone, “boss,” and instructress, she is a practical example of a woman who can more than hold her own against men in a crowded business. That it is probable that four sisters never left a greater mark upon their own and the succeeding generation than did the four daughters—Alice, Georgiana. Louisa and Agnes —of tho Rev. George Macdonald, a Alethodist minister whose life was spent mosty in London. Alice married an engineer, Air J. Lockwood Kipling, and their sou, Rudyard Kipling, wa* born in India. Georgiana married Edward Coley Burne-Jones, who afterwards became ftimous as an artist, and received a baronetcy. Agnes Chose as her mate, a equally famous man, Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt.. G.C.V.0., who was

afterwards president of the Royal Academy. Louisa possibly made the humblest marriage, her husband "being ; Alfred Baldwin, an ironmaster. But i her son, Stanley, is now the Prime Minister of England. It is not generally known that Air Baldwin and Rudyard Kipling are cousins. Airs Louisa Baldwin died last Alay. nnd here is the simple will she left, wri .en on a halfsheet of blue foolscap: “I devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate. whatsoever and wheresoever unto my son. Stanley Baldwin, ALP., in fee simple and absolutely.” NEW FASHION NOVELTY. A smart fashion novelty for Spring and Summer wear is the entrancing Ensemble Fur choker Scarves—a combination of Fur choker and figured morocain. They are obtainable at from 25s to £4 4s from Madame Menere & I Co., 1’27 Cashel Street, Christchurch. I When ordering name the price you wish to par. Your money back if vou’re not satsfied. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Kuby Evelyn, only daughter of Air and Airs G. E. Whalley, of Kaitoke, Wanganui. to Cyril (Tis), fifth son of the late Air and Airs Baddeley, of Kakatahi, Wanganui. The engagement is announced of Rosemary Alice Wilson, third daughter of the Right Rev. the Bishop of Bunbury. and Airs Wilson, to Richard Home Studhclme, second son of Lieut.Colonel John Studholme, C.8.E., D. 5.0., of Middleton Grange, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Alarion. only daughter of the late William and Mrs S. Gower, of Patea, Taranaki, to Reginald Crawford, fifth son of Air and Airs James Lawrence, Arainoho, Wanganui. The engagement is announced of Dorothy Edith, elder daughter of Air F. K. Hunt, S.M.. and Airs Hunt, Remuera. Auckland, to Walter AlcKenzie Sutherland, of Wellington, second son of Mr< IL AL Sutherland, of Armadale, Alelbourne (savs the Auckland * 4 Star.”)

Tin 1 engagement is announced of Sybil Blanche, daughter of Air and Airs T. H. H. Beddek. of Birkdale, Birkenhead. to Thomas Burnett, eldest son of the Rev. and Airs R. Welsh, of Pahiatua. UNION BOAT CLUB. An enjoyable dance in aid of the Union Boat Club Queen Carnival fund was held in the club house on Alonday evening. The committee responsible for the excellent arrangements are to be heartily congratulated upon the success of the function. Despite various counter attractions a large number of guests attended and dancing to delightful music supplied by Stoddart’s Orchestra was kept up till a late hour. Mr J. C. Aitken, carried out the duties of Al.’’, in an efficient manner. Amongst those present were Airs Maxwell. Alisses Alaxwell (2) A'incent. Byers. Shepherd, Hay, Shearsby, Neville, Louisson. Ruscoe, Alouat, Head, Donald. McCarthy, Garner, and Wilkinson. Messrs E. Alaxwell, D. Aitken, S. (’opeland (Wellington), K. Nairn, A’incent, Allpress, AlcFarlane, Porteous, Donald. Cuttelli and many others. FROCKING IN “KID BOOTS.” The frocking in “Kid Boots” is all that one might expect of musical comedy. The general impression is of vivid, gorgeous colourings, and rich materials. No expense appears to have been spared in the dressing, and many ot those present on Tuesday evening might well be excused for confessing that at times the riotous colourings are somewhat overwhelming. There is an excellent display of the present fashions at their best, for there is nothing in the least exaggerated, and the colourings are beautiful. The girls in the chorus showed that the cape, in all varieties, can be worn with as much grace as the new “echarp” or scarf, which is so largely shown. Two black and white costumes are exceptionally smart, and several in Egyptian colourings are particularly attractive; an other one is of Paisley patterned silk redingote over white satin. Plaid is used sparingly, and lace and brilliants are used in unusual and original styles, in many quaint costumes. The golf links in the first scene were made charming by the 44 plus fours” and gaily-coloured sweaters of the chorus. Miss Josie Alelville. whose popularity with the audience is so well deserved, made her frsi appearance in a smart little golf <-ostuin<* of finely-pleated

white shantung skirt, and a velvet jumper of cornflower-blue piped with white, and a saucy looking hat to match. Her next costume was of shell-

pink taffetas, with a tight-fitting bodice, the embroidered skirt, wired at the hips, opened in the front over a tabicr of sparkling lace. A white hat, of the “poke” variety, was finished with a large pink rose at one side. White was her next frock, a dancing frock of heavy silk. The short skirt is finished at the hem, with a wide border of ostrich feathers and silver, on to a plain bodice. Over her frock she wore a cape of ostrich feathers on a ground of georgette. This was worn with a becoming hat, with a long drooping pink plume. Pink was chosen for another frock. This frock is of a deep geranium-pink mariette, with skirt flounces, each flounce being heavily embroidered with roses and knots of delphinium-blue ribbon. The waist of the. tight bodice is finished with long ends of ribbon falling from a medallion matching the embroideries. Another dainty dance frock is made of cyclamen georgette formed of frills, edged with brilliants, 1 made on to a tight bodice of ivory satin. A long drooping feather fell from the waist at each side, and one also drooped from her tight-fitting hat. Aliss Adele Crane made her first appearance wearing a frock of lemon satin, with tired drapings of goldenbrown shaded fringe. AVith this is worn a large hat of brown velvet, with a swathing of tulle round the inside crown. Hhe carried a parasol fringed to match her frock. In another act she made an effective figure in a flock of deep cerise draped with gold metal fringe and gold brocade. A ery becom- | ing, also, was her frock made with a corsage of white satin, and wired skirt of frilled lace, outlined with silver and ' finished at the side with a cluster of flowers. Aliss Jean Newcombe wore a striking frock of gold mounted on satin, and patterned with cerise and green, edged with gold beads. She wore a gold tissue turban. Aliss Gladys Hermes, as Jane, was charming in frocks to match her style in soft blue, green, and then in pierrette fashion. Beautiful ostrich feather fans are a noticeable feature, and tho frocks were well worth seeing, to say nothing of the show. .Vnong the large audience were the following:—Air and Airs Alan Cameron, Aliss Jean Cameron, Airs Hutton and Aliss Ila Hutton, Air and Air* Lance, Air and Airs A. E. Cowper, and Alisses Cowper, Airs Izard, Aliss Alont-gomerie-Aloore, Airs Greenwood, Aliss Greenwood, Airs AV. Peat, Airs Horace Bayley, Mrs F. Swan, senr., Airs N. G. Staveley, Airs Glenn (Auckland), Airs Williams ami Aliss Grace AVilliams, Aliss V. Craig, Aliss AlcKenzie Forbes, Air and Airs Gaisford (Marton), Air T. and G. Bryant (Alarton), Aliss Esther] AVilson (Alangaweka), Air Pearce, Airs I Alan Alarshall (Alarton), Airs Alaurice j Earle, Aliss Currie, Air ami Airs Boyes. Airs Russell Grace. Dr and Airs Robertson, Mrs Hatrick, Airs Bain, Dr and Airs A. AA r ilson, Airs Hay-Campbell, Airs Noble (Auckland), Airs Grummitt, Air and Airs Alaurice Barton, Airs AV. Craig, Airs John Allen, Airs Latham, Alajor and Airs Colley, Airs Austin, Aliss Allen, Airs Orton, Airs Bates. Airs Ziesler and Misses Ziosier, Airs Harry Harper, Aliss Harper, Aliss Brettargh. Miss Hall-Jones, Mrs G. Harper, Airs Aloffatt,

WAVERLEY RACES Ou Labour Day one of tho great attractions was the AVaverley flaces. Among the many AVanganui people present were: —Airs Rainey Jackson, grey costume, navy hat; Aliss Rogers, blue coat, small blue and grey hat; Airs Bruce Joil, navy costume and navy hat; Airs Bates, bllack and white woollen costume, black hat; Airs AL Barton, tweed costume, henna hat; Airs C. Ross, tweed costume, fawn hat; Airs J. Davis, black frock, Oriental trimmings, black hat; Mrs R. Orton, fawn costume, henna hat;.Airs AV. Peat, cream costume*, erdam hat with ospreys; Airs Swan, senr., mauve frock, black coat and black hat; Airs F. Swan, cinnamon frock and hat; Airs Richardson, putty costume and hat; Aliss H. Pearce, putty frock, scarlet hat; Airs S. Davis, tweed costume, brown velvet hat; Airs C. Spillane, fawn and henna frock, fawn hat; Mrs G. J. Caiman, navy frock, grey hat; Airs T .Blennerhassett, cinnamon costupie and hat; Airs A. Haworth, fawn costumo and fawn hat; Airs A. S. Wicksteed, navy costume, brown hat; Airs A. S. Sutherland, black frock, black hat; Mrs AV. Gillies, tweed costume, fawn hat; Airs A. D. Brodie, brown costume, brown hat; Airs Dr. Scannell, black coat, white hat; Airs lan Johnston, brown coat, rose hat; Airs Dr. Simmons, flawn costume, cinnamon hat; Aliss Alasernorc, tweed costume, black hat; Aliss Ethno Swan, putty costume, small felt hat; Aliss AL Gower, brown coat, Oriental trimming, brown hat; Mrs C. L. Curtis, cinnamon frock, black hat; Airs Dr. Williams, black costume, relieved with fawn, black hat; Airs C. C. Smith, cinnamon costume, black hat; Airs Alfred Alorse, fawn costume, black hat; Aliss C. Hood, tweed costume, brown hat; Aliss S. Wood, brown frock, brown hat; Airs Rlay Brown, black coat and hat; Aliss Ola Paterson, grey coat, small black hat; Aliss Al. Saunders, brown costume and hat; Aliss Brettargh, Oriental silk frock; brown coat, black hat; Airs R. A. Grummitt; brown costume land hat; Airs Forlong, senr., grey costume, fawn hat; Sister Scannell, black satin coat and black hat; Mrs Brico (Alarton), black costumo and hat.

WANGANUI GIRLS’ COLLEGE SPORTS. The finals of the Girls’ College sports were run on Alonday afternoon and the results were as follows: Senior Championship: Rita Blyth; Junior Championship: Betty Walpole. 50yds under 14: B. Walpole J, E. Anderson 2. 220yds under 14: Betty Walpole 1, Esther Anderson 2. 100yds under 14: B. Walpole 1, Helen Bogle 2. Junior High Jump: B. Walpole, 3ft 6in, 1, I. Howie, 3ft. sin. 2. Junior Long Jump: B. Walpole, lift. 2in. 1, E. Anderson, 10ft. lOin. 2. Walk 100yds. under 14: Isabel Howie 1, B. Walpole 2. Jooyds under 11: Phyllis Barton. 100yds. under 13. May McGrath 1, Joan McGrath

100yds Open: Alabel Kcllick 1, Valmni Bush 2. garet Nuttal 2. 440yds: Rita Blyth J, Kitty Shields 50yds under 15: B. Walpole 1, Al. Nuttal 2. Sen. AValk, Championship, 220yds: AL Alexander (nearly all the others ran). Throwing Cri.cket Ball: Ruth Trevor, 155 ft. Jin., 1, Rita Blyth, 149 ft. lOin., 2. Senr. Long Jump: R. Trevor, lift. Tin.. 1, F. Anderson 1 , Lift. sin., 2. Senr. High Jump: R. Blyth, 4ft. 2in. Senr. championship, 100yds.: Alabel Kellick 1, Kitty Shields, 220yds Senr. Championship: Rita Blyth, J, Kit tv Shields, 2. JOOyds. Hurdles: R. Blyth I, AL Latham 2. Sack Race 50yds: Shirley Roberts. Thread the NeecJe Race: Alolly Davidson. Throe Logged Race: B. Walpole and Valmai Bush. Form Relay: 38. 1,2 A., 2. Girls who hadn’t entered for a race: A. Henderson. Consolation Race: Florence Ashwcll.