VANITY FAIR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 143, 19 June 1931, Page 2

VANITY FAIR

THE CLIMB UP THE MOUNTAIN 1L was about nine o'clock of a cool morning, with a covered sky. According to programme, Hans Castorp drew deep draughts of the pure morning air, the fresh, light atmsophere that breathed in so easily, that held no hint of damp, that Was without con tent, without associations. He crossed the stream and the narrow-gauge road to the street, with its scattered buildings; but left this again soon to strike into * a meadow path, which went only a short way on th e level and then slanted steeply up to the right. The climbing rejoiced Hans Castorp's heart, his chest expanded, he pushed his hat back on his forehead with the crook of his stick; having gained some little het ght he looked back, and, seeing in the dis linee the mir-ror-like lake he had passed on his journey hither, h e began to sing. He mounted still higher on the zig-zag path, dr awn by the sound of cowbells, and came at length upon the herd, grazing near a hut whose roof was weighted with stones. Two bearded men approached him, with axes on their shoulders. They parted a little way off him, and "Thank ye fondly, and Cod be with ye,” said the one to the other, in a deep guttural voice, shifted his axe to the other shoulder, and began breaking a path through crackling pine-boughs to the valley. 7he words sounded strange in this lonely spot. . . He repeated them, softly, trying to reproduce the guttural, rustically formal syllables of the mountain tongue, as he climbed another stretch higher, above the hut. He had in mind to reach the height where the trees left off. —Thomas Mann, in "The Magic Mountain.” Translated from the German by H. T. Lowe-P or ter.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs J. Goss has returned t> Wanganui from a visit to Wellington. Mrs B. Barnes, Ngaio, Wellington, is visiting Wanganui, and is the guest of her sister, Mrs P. Lewis. Miss Cumberland, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs J. Laird, Waitotara, has left for New Plymouth en. route to Morrinsville. Mrs Hugh McCallum ami Mrs J. C. Armstrong, of Taihape, are the guests of Mrs Rowe, senr., Ingcstrc Street. Airs Hindmarsh, of Rotorua, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Airs R. Neumann, 1 ‘Netherlcigh,” Wanganui East, intends to return to her home to-day. Miss A. Gibbous, of Sedgebrook, is spending a holiday with her sister, Airs Thorpe, of Paeroa, and later will visit Auckland. There was a good attendance at the Psychology Club on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr J. Martin gave an interesting lecture on 1 ‘Auto Suggestion.” It takes Royalty to set a fashion. The soft shirt with a dinner jacket is a fashion which few men have had the courage to adopt in public, its obvious comfort. But at the -.mateur boxing tournament at the Albert Hall recently the Duke of York, who presented the prizes, wore a doublebreasted dinner jacket with a soft shirt. It seems a sensible garb for men. Bargains in Shoes. This week is special bargain week at Bird’s Bostock Shoe Shop. Among the sample shoes there are every style possible of Bostock and Clark make, in size 4, and these have been brought down to the surprisingly low cost of 19/11. There’s also a line of Clark’s tinsel multi-coloured shoes marked down to 12/6 for the sale period. Then there 's a good selection of black patent court shoes priced at 14/6. Clark’s white canvas nurse’s shoes are reduced to 6/6 and oddments in sizes 2, 6 and 7 may be bought from 10/6. These arc wonderful bargains you should not miss at Bird’s sale.—P.B.A. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced between Lieutenant-Commander Harry L. Howdcn, of the Australian Navy, son of the late Air Patrick Howden, of Edinburgh, and Furneaux Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand, and Vanda Alary, only daughter of Air W. Saunders Fiske, and of the late Airs Fiske, of 35a Hyde Park Gate, London. The wedding will take place shortly at Hankow, China. A “500” AFTERNOON The usual “500” tournament was held in the Cadora Hall last Saturday afternoon. These functions are growing very popular. Amongst those present last week were: Alesdames Purnell, Trickett, Hall, Smith, Ritson, Vinten, Hickman, Vernon, Jones, McIntyre, Molan, Dowdell, Taylor, Melton, Allen, Webb, Osborne, Alortensen, Messrs Walker, Christieson and others. The first prize was won by Airs Vinten, the second by Airs Ritson, and the consolation went to Airs Vernon. A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close with the serving of afternoon tea. SOCIAL EVENING Airs K. Tizard arranged an enjoyable programme for the concert given at St. Andrew’s on Monday evening, in aid of the church funds. There was a large attendance and the various items were greatly appreciated. Recitations and musical monologues were given by Airs J. Burney; songs, Airs Glover, Miss Jea- Harman, Miss Ashmore, Air Dick Tizard; violin solo, Afiss Nancy Bridges; pianoforte duet. Airs Trussell and Airs Tizard. Eight seelctions were played by Air Trussell’s orchestra and the Bridge’s Trio contributed several items. Airs Tizard acted as accompanist. After the concert the orchestra and performers were entertained at supper by the members of the choir. The Rev. H. Beggs expressed thanks to all those who had helped to make the concert a success and thanked the members of the choir. The Rev. H. I Beggs expressed thanks to all those i who had helped to make the concert , a success and thanked the members I of the orchestra ami ohlrc artists for , Air Tizard replied on behalf of the i performers and said they were only I to willing to h« Ip along any good ’ cause.

GKzVCEFUL DANCING CONVENT ENTERTAINMENT. Entertainments arranged by the Sisters of the Convents are always of such artistic standard that full houses are assured. The programme presented at the Opera House on Wednesday evening proved a delightful and varied one and showed the result of long and patient rehearsing. One of the most enjoyable features was the folk dancing. The boys and girls of six schools danced the old, half-forgotten dances of the English country-side, dances that have been traditional in the English counties for centuries. The pretty scenery gave the impression ot dancing on the green, and as the children danced “We Won’t Go Home Till Morning,” “Rufty Tufty,” ‘‘iSellengers Round,” “Broom, The Bonny Broom, ” “ The Boatman, ’ ’ and ‘ ‘ Maid Alorris,” the movements throughout were delightful. The national dancing was also very much enjoyed, the “Hornpipe, ” “Irish Jig,” “Highland Fling,” “Waltz Clog” and the “Welsh Dance” were danced in costume, and when each group of girls assembled at the final the national costumes looked particularly effective. Character dances followed. The “pussy cat” dance, i.i which two little girls were dressed as black cats was very realistic. Two bigger girls, dressed in Grecian frocks of white aud guld, dan’ced a skipping dance; this was followed by a pretty “parasol” dance. The Hunting Dance was another popular item, the bunting costume of white and red, white gauntlet gloves, whip and jaunty red cap and jacket was most effective. Well danced and equally beautiful was the “Folly Dance,” the group of girls being dressed in picturesque frocks of black and gold. A much liked and appreciated item was the “Maori Canoe Bong,” in character, given by the Alarist boys, who were clad in Alaori costume. The rhythm and movement were perfect. “A Frieze” was another delightful dan‘ee given by senior girls. Columbine is loved by four harlequins who are very dejected because of her coquettish treatment. The harlequins wore white silk costumes with scarlet ruffles at neck, wrists, and ankles, large red pompoms, red shoes and black caps. Columbine’s frock was of white tulle over green with, silver bodice and garland of flowers in the hair. “In “The Woodland Phantas,” Pan with his magic flute comes into the enchanted glade and nymphs dance happily among the trees. In the last dance a very pretty woodland scene was disclosed as the curtain went up. As the twilight deepened and the moonlight glowed through the trees, the elves were shown sleeping. At dawn they awaken and dan»CQ and are joined by otho dancers. The costuming was very pretty, as the gold, russet, green and blue of the dryads, fairy pipers, nymphs, fawns and fairy pipers mingled together. The Grecian frocks of the tambour dancers made a very pretty scene. Then there was the Chopin waltz and other dances. All the frocks were very appropriate to the scenes and the audience applauded the grand finale. • 500” CARD EVENING GONVILLE CROQUET CLUB Alembers of the Gonville Croquet Club met at the homo of Mrs B. Hoar yesterday afternoon for a 500 card Those present were Alesdames W. A. Veitch. Warnock, Boyd, Brass, Beard, Body, Drake, Alurray, Hay, Hcdditch, Strang, Alichie, W. Healey, WebbJones, Patterson, Lockett, Smith, Wood, Clark, Uttley, Lancaster. Saunders, Short, Lynch, Whitcombe, Hartnett, and Miss Aslin. Prizes were won by Atesdames Brass, Warnock and Strang. Mrs Veitch, in presenting the prizes, thanked Airs Hoar for providing the trophies, also for her kindness in arranging for the party. Airs Veitch expressed the great pleasure it gave her to be present. TO-DAY’S RECIPE A NOVEL FRUIT SALAD. Make half a pound of light pastry ami have ready some fruit salad by way of filling, and a little whipped cream. Roll out the pastry rather thinly and line the pally tins with it. Bake until a pale golden brown. Carefully remove these pastry cases and stand them aside until they are cold. Then till each one with fruit salad and add a. little heaped pyramid of whipped cream. You will find this a de! ghtful supper sweet, by the way of a change, and easy to get ready at. (he last mintin', having prepared the pastry i in advance. 1

i MEMORIES FROM THE PAST EARLY WANGANUI RECALLED MBS F. OVERTON PASSES With the passing of Airs E. Overton at New Plymouth last {Saturday, there was severed a link with early Wanganui and also with one of the earliest Methodist missionary enterprises in the Dominion. The deceased lady was a daughter of the Rev. William Kirk and l a gruud-dauglitcr of the Rev. John Houbs, who, with the Rev. Nathaniel Turner, landed at the Bay of Islands in the year 1832 to relieve the Rev. ►Samuel Leigh, the first Wesleyan missionary to land in New Zealand. 'Hie Rev. W. Kirk arrived iu this country iu 1847, and a year later was chosen to open a mission station on the Wanganui River. Shortly before leaving for the new station ho married a daughter of the veteran missionary, Air Hobbs. A little schooner, the “Harriet Loitharl,” was chartered for the journey from Hokianga to Wanganui. Air Hobbs decided to accompany the young couple to their new station. The vessel was ill-found, illmanned, and ill-sailed, and the journey proved one of discomfort and disaster. Bad weather detained them for weeks in the river at Hokianga and nearly wrecked them when they got over the bar. She had to lie-to off Taranaki for days, swept by heavy gales. When the entrance to the Wanganui River was reached at last on a calm evening there was no signal to announce that all was clear; so the captain decided to stand off until morning. It was the morning of the day marked by a most dreadful earthquake in Wellington and elsewhere, iu the early hours of which, while it was yet dark, a fearful tempest swept the “Harriet Leithart” ashore. With the waves washing over the deck the passengers found themselves in a terrible plight, and the worst results were anticipated. When daylight came, however, it wag discovered that the vessel lay on the north bank of the river, and that with the falling of the tide it was possible to walk ashore. Mr Hobbs went up to the settlement for assistance. Alajor Wyatt, the military commandant, sent a party of soldiers, and their goods weie landed without further damage; but the schooner became a total wreck. Although the town was iu a panic through the earthquake, and chimneys were down in all directions, the people showed them much kindness, and on the following Sunday the missionaries preached in a large raupo church which had been erected by the settlers. The following week Alessrs Hobbs and Kirk proceeded up the river to reconnoitre. They found several of the nearer ka’.ngas were supplied with services by the Anglicans, and on the advice of the natives, Ohinemutu was decided on as the station, and land was duly purchased. The Alaoris agreed to build for the young missionary and his wife a house, which was to be paid for by goods. It was of a very primitive character. They had an abundance of wheat straw, and inserting poles in the ground, they used this for walls. In this shed, 30ft by 14ft, which Mr and Airs Kirk divided into three rooms, and which had neither floor nor chimney, they lived lor 12 months. All their cooking was done in the open air. A small weatherboard cottage was then erected, and with stone from the river a chimney was built. An excellent orchard was planted there, and many years after the Alaoris used to bring fruit from it to Wanganui. In this isolated spot, where for weeks and even months at a time they did not see a white man, or receive a letter, they resided for four years. It. was while All and Airs Kirk were stationed at Ohinemutu that the late Mrs Overton was born at Wanganui, in the year 1852. She accompanied her parents to several Wesleyan Methodist circuits iu New Zealand, and later was married to Mr Fred Overton and settled near Leeston, Canterbury. After spending a number of years in this district they moved to the North Island and spent several years in each of the Wanganui, Taihape, and Halcombo districts. Her late husband predeceased her by seven years, and she is survived by six daughters—Airs R. Stevenson (Kaitohe), Airs E. C. (Dr) Barnett (Pal merston North), Airs G. Blakeley (Gon |Ville), Mrs S. R. Smith (Eketahuna). Mrs AL. Goldsbury (New Plymouth', and Miss Overton (Palmerston North) - and one son, Air A. K. Overton (Taihape). Another son, Sergeant F. W. E. Overton, made the supremo sacrifice on Gallipoli. Two sisters, Mrs S. J. Garlick (Lower Hutt) and Miss Kirk , (Mount Albert, Auckland), and one brother, Air J. Hobbs Kirk (Christ church), also survive her. The deceased | lady was laid to rest at Palmerston North last Sunday.

VICTORIA LEAGUE SOCIAL AFTERNOON i There was a particularly large at- [ tendance of members of the Victoria l League and their friends at the League j rooms yesterday, when a social after- ; noon was held. i A most interesting lecture was given iby Air J. A. Neame on his travels in 1 Europe. He explained the difference of train travelling in other lands compared to that, of New Zealand and gave i a very graphic account of scenery I v the way and the discomforts of tiavel during the war period. Vienna, said i the lecturer, was very beautiful. He - spoke about the people he had met and i described several antique collections he ■had seen, among them being a marvel lons collection of toys covering a peno 1 iot 700 years. At the conclusion of the jadoress, which was listened to with , great interest, the speaker was thanked by the president. Airs N. Bain. After i noon tea was then dispensed by the • council, after which several songs were •charmingly rendered by Mrs Leo Campion, accompanied o.i ‘Lu piano by Airs 11. ID. Robertson. Among the large number present were Mrs Neame, Airs N. Bain, Miss Brettargh, Airs Hope Gibbons. Airs Babbage, Mrs Wickham, Mrs Bullock-Douglas, Mrs Aves, Airs McDonald, Alr s B. Davies, Airs 11. D. Robertson, Mrs AI. BmitL, Mrs Allen. Mrs Silk, Mrs Hatriek. Alisses Alenli j (2) Aliss Fleetwood, Aliss Harrison, Miss Willis, Alisg Fraser, Mrs Franklin, •Mrs H. Bayly, Mrs E Smith, Mrs Leo I Campion, Afrs Bates, Airs Hay Campi bell, Airs Pierce, Mrs A. Criwford, Mrs Collier, Afrs Handlev, Mrs 8. W Moffett, Airs H. Taylor, Airs Scott, Airs Dorum, Airs Cole. Mrs Boyes, Mrs R G. Tai boys, Mrs O’Toole, Mrs R. Beauchamp Airs Harold, Airs T. Hine, Airs Wotten, Mrs A. G. Cross, Mrs L. Duigan, Afrs Burgess, Airs Amerson, M’-s Craig, Afrs Turnbull, Airs Dunc-iu, Afrs C. L. Duigan, Mrs Robertshaw, Mrs Paine, Afrs Millward, Airs Ba-tou, Al's.: Swan, Misses Fiaser (2), Aliss Stansford, Aliss Sampson, Afiss Morton Jones, Miss Laird, Mias Walker, Aliss Jordan, Aliss Wilson, Afiss Anuurson. Miss Harden, Afiss Aves, £rs Boody', Afrs W. Craig, Afrs Grieve, Airs Dix, Mrs Field, Afrs Christie, Mrs H. Davis, Mrs Hatriek (senr.), Alra Edwards, Airs Graham, Afrs Jackson, Airs F. Turnbull, Mrs H. Wilson, Mrs Frankish, Afrs Giblin, Mrs G. Alcßeth, Mrs Clay, Air and Mrs Harden, Afiss 800, Alis\ Ruk ; ;f.ll, Afiss Croucher. Three thousand paper hats have to he niede for the children ready foi the BirhdLy Party on Tuesday. "The bigtask or making them has been ir dertaken by the committee and the work commences to-day. VICTORIA LEAGUE BALL The IDuke and Duchess of York were present at the Victoria League Ball, which took place at the Dorchester, Park Lane, last evening, states a Lon don correspondent of Afay 13. The Hon. Airs Alexander Hardinge was Chairman of the Ball, with Lady Beatrice Ormsby-Gore as Deputy Chairman, Lady Katharine Seymour and Afrs Herman Lebus as Vice-Chairmen, and Airs Frank Braham as organiser. A feature of the ball was the performance at midnigat of a Victorian quadrille and a barn dance. Among those who took part were: Miss Molly Lc Bas, the Misses Davis, Miss Bettv Dehenham, the Hon. Bronwen ScottLlbs, Afiss Peggy Gordon-Afoore, the Hon Joan Grant, Lady Patricia Hare. Afiss Livingstone-Learmonth, Airs Claude Leigh, Afiss Anne Lloyd, Lady Violet Pakcnham, Afiss Ridley, Afiss Betty Shaughnessy, Afrs Sidney Smith, Lady Alargaret Spencer, Lady Join Villiers, the Hon. Elspeth Weir, Lady Anne Wellesley. Lady Diana Wellesley, Miss Pamela Wellesley, Aliss Knight, Wellesley-Colley, and Afiss AnabM i Wellesley-Colley. —— CARD AFTERNOON A very enjoyable card afternoon was spent by the Wanganui Croquet Club yesterday when a large number of members and friends congregated. A prize of a cup. saucer and plate was won by Afrs Harle and after a very enjoyable time the gathering broke up.