VANITY FAIR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 117, 20 May 1932, Page 2

VANITY FAIR

THE USE OF WORDS. The proper force of words lies not in the words themselves, but in t’ ' application. A word map be a fine-sounding word, of an unusual length, and very imposing from its learning and novelty, and pet in the connection in which it is introduced map be quite pointless and irrelevant. Il is not pomp or pretension, but the adaptation of the expression to the idea, that clenches a writer's meaning: as it is not the size or glossiness of the materials, but their being fitted each to its place, that gives strength lo the arch; or as the pegs and nails are as necessary lo the support of the buildings as the larger timbers, and more so than the mere showy, unsubstantial ornaments.—From “On Familiar Style," by William Hazlitt.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ( Mrs. J. Hanna, who has been visiting her mother, .Mrs. J. Campion, “Okirae,” has returned to Danuevirke. Mr. and Mrs. S. Story have returned from a holiday spent in the south. Miss Woodley, of Wellington, is visiting Wanganui. Miss Steed is also a Wellington visitor Wanganui. Miss E. Hodson has returned to Wanganui after a holiday of three weeks spent in Wellington and Carterton. • • • * Miss Phyllis Taylor was a successful competitor at -the Palmerston North Competitions, winning the two junior test recitations. Mrs. R. Feri, of Mangaweka, is visiting Auckland. Miss Stella Bain is spending the school term, vacation in Wanganui, returning to Hamilton shortly. Miss Joyce Burns is attending the Palmerston North Competitions. Mrs. Babbage, of Auckland, with her small daughter, is visiting Mrs. Rutherford, Selwyn Street. Mrs. Darcy Iles, with her small daughter returned to Gisborne yesterday after spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs. W. Baker, Hutchison St. Mrs. W. Baker was hostess at a delightful afternoon for several of her friends last Monday in honour of her daughter, Mrs. Darcy Iles, of Gisborne. Among those present were Mesdames F. Hermans, E. Cook, G. Grindley, Cook, Iles and Baker.

The marriage of Mr. L. M. J. Balfour and Lady Myrtle Jellicoe will take place on June 11. The ceremony will be performed in London at AU Souls, Langham Plftce. Miss E. Andrews, of Wanganui East, is visiting Wellington. Miss M. Pascoe has returned to Wanganui from New Plymouth. Literary and Debating Society There was a good attendance at the opening of St. Andrew’s Literary and Debating Society on Wednesday evening. Mr. Thompson presided. Readings by Miss Rock el, Rev. Beggs and Mr. E. Marsh were well given and found appreciative hearers. Songs were given by Misses E. and G. Brailsford and Beggs, and Mr. D. Tizard, all of whom were called upon for encores. Mr. H. Crawford was most successful with recitations and pianoforte solos. A pleasant halfhour at the supper table added further to the enjoyment of the evening. Mr. J. Aitken has been asked to lecture on his trip abroad at the next meeting of the society. Women’s Institutes

Among the interesting features of the exhibition of work held in connection with the bi-annual meeting of the Federated Women’s Institutes of the Auckland Province was the exhibition of home-spun wools dyed with native lichens, specimens of the latter being placed beside the articles. This hart been most, successfully carried out, the colours being clear and beautiful in their shading, which ran from pale lemon to deep russets, red and old gold —the fashionable colours. "Borne won-

derful rugs, hand-made, were shown, made from home-treated sheepskins and others were made from rags which. had been worked into wonderful designs. There was even a pair of silk gloves made from a pair of silk stockings, as well as a baby’s bonnet, also made from a silk stocking. A community quilt, made by sir members of the Woodhill Institute, was another most successful piece of work, and was placed first in its particular section, with the Ngatea tnstitu+e ranking second. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Grace Berteen, third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gordon-Glass-ford, Clifton Downs, Waitoi-toi, to George Edward, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Liddall, B 7 Cumbrac Place, Aramoho. GOLDEN WEDDING Ou May 20, 1882, Philip H. Clemancc was married to Miss Emma llaggett, in tho Congregational Church at Timaru, by the Rev. B. T. Hallomes, IS.A. To-day Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Clemance will celebrate their golden wed-

ding at their home, Somme Parade. Wanganui. ■ -Mr. Ciemance was burn at Cogges j hall. Essex, England, in 1853, and was I adopted by the JatC Rev. Dr. Clement Ciemance, of Nottingham. He came out to New Zealand in 1877, and followed the bookselling and stationery trade until 1887, when he joined the native school staff of the Education Department, and taught successively at Tokomaru Bay. Papawai (Wairarapa), Puniho (Taranaki), and Pipiriki. He retired from the service in 1914. Mrs. Ciemance was the elder daughter of tho late Mr. Daniel Haggett, and the recently-deceased Mrs. Emma Haggett, of Wanganui East. Mr. and Mrs. Ciemance have a grown up family of five daughters and two sons, who are all. with one exception, engaged in educational pursuits either in New Zealand or abroad.

MUSICAL EXAMINATION I RESULTS I On tho results of the practical exam illations of 1931 in tho final grade, the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (London), has offered a prize of teu pounds, with free entry for the licentiate, to the candidate gaining highest marks. To the three /candidates gaining next highest marks free entry to the licentiate was also offered. The resident secretary for New Zealan I (Mr. E. C. Cachemaille), of the board has announced the awards under this offer for 1931. which are all wou by pianoforte candidates: Gordon V. Anderson (Miss K. Lund, Christchurch), prize of £lO and free entry, for highest marks. Maisie Kilkelly (Dominican Nuns, Dunedin); and Rona Day (the Convent, Nelson), equal for next highest marks; and Stanley W. Morgan (Miss L. Harper, A.R.A.M., Christchurch), and Violet McGrath (Mr. C. R. Spinney, L.R.A.M., Hastings), equal with next highest marks.

Since there arc four candidates securing the necessary qualification for these three awards, some adjustment will be made to meet the case. The offer of the board stands for the 1932 examinations also.

“A VERY DEAR FRIEND” LADY DIANA AND MOLLISON LONDON, May 12. Miss Amy Johnson informs The Sun that Lady Diana Wellesley, whose engagement to Mr. Mollison was announced in March, has gone away with her mother and that it is impossible to say where. Lady Diana previously issued the following statement: “Jim Mollison is and always will be a very dear friend of mine. We dined together on Monday. Of course, I knew all about the engagement almost before anyone else. He and Miss Johnson have many interests in common, particularly aviation. I am sure she will make r most admirable partner for him.” The Daily Mail states that when the engagement of ’Miss Johnson and Mr. Mollison was announced in the evening, the latter was dancing with Lady Diana, at the same restaurant at which he had, during lunch, proposed to Miss Johnson. Mr. "Mollison states that his announcement adhering to his engagement to Lady Diana a fortnight ago. was correct. Everything happened after that. Lady Diana’s mother (Ladv Cowley) made difficulties. “She and T understand each other perfectly, and remain the best of friends. She knew of my engagement to Miss Johnson before it was announced.”

“Amy Johnson’s Husband” It is not every woman who is as considerate of her future husband as Miss Amy Johnson. It is recorded of her that she fought shy of marriage until she could be assured of a man who would not be referred to as “Amy Johnson’s husband.” Such a man she met in Mr. Mollison, who, if his bride is famous, is still more so. The question which is sure of discussion among those who still believe in the power of the Boy-god is: Suppose Miss Johnson had met some charming fellow with no great flying record, and fallen in love with him. would she have loved him too well to make “Amy Johnson’s husband” of him? Happily,’ such a problem for a loving air-woman has been rendered 'impossible by her choice. VICAR INHIBITED OFFENSIVE WORDS IN PULPIT. LONDON, May 12. The Bishop of Manchester, Dr. Warman, has inhibited Rev. Caleb, vicar of Lumb-in-Rosendale, from performing the duties of the benefice. A commission appointed to inquire into his conduct, found that his attitude to the choir of St. Michael’s was provocative. He four times used provocative words from the pulpit, and on other occasions made disparaging remarks concerning his parishioners, whom he once called “scum.” He caused the closing of the Sunday schools by his attitude to the teachers, and twice held services contrary to instructions. Tho commission added that nothing could bo regarded as a blemish on his moral character. The inquiry followed demonstrations against Rev. Caleb by the congregation, who sang dur.ig ser-

mons, knocked on the pews, ami shuffled their feet. Police, surrounded the church, but took no other action.

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DEMAND FOR MANNEQUINS I < Since Britain went, oc the gold stan-j . dard the demand foi mannequins has increased by 40 to 45 per cent, because j of the growing popularity of British! fashions. “Many mannequins are attending! three dress parades a day, and some of them arc earning as much as five guineas daily,” said a London fashion expert a few weeks ago. I have never known the demand foy mannequins to be so great as nt the presen* l time. Afanncquins of all ages from! six- to sixty, and of outside build, weighing fourteen stone, are in de-1 mand at leading fashion houses. “Dress parades are now as popular in tho provinces as in London, and hundreds of displays are being held daily throughout the coujitry to show British fashions. Tiny tots receive a guinea for attending a dress parade that lasts for fifteen minutes. Some children earn more than their mothers. Strict Rules “The trailing of child mannequins must be very carefully carried out. They are forbidden to use any form of inake-up, and must display no sign of affectation. All their actions must be perfectly natural. One of the main points is to prevent the children from becoming vain, for it is <vnly natural that tho constant wearing of pretty dresses should give little girls a desire for luxuries. They are made to believe that these dresses, which would

look pretty on the little girls before whom they appear, look very plain on themselves. “The life of an adult mannequin is governed in some establishments by rules as strict as those for a jockey. She must neither smoko nor drink, and sho must not keep late hours. She must visit a manicurist and a hairdresser daily; and must see a dentist regularly. She must watch her weight and her complexion. Formerly few mannequins were able to retain their posts after tho age of 30, in spite o f these rules; but the present demand for mannequins of every age and every build has relieved the calling of one of its greatest terrors—advancing years. ’ NEW ZEALANDERS ABROAD

LONDON, March 31. At the Savoy Chapel, London, on March 30, the wedding took place of Air. and Airs. H. M. Alarler, Auckland, to Geraldine Gill, daughter of Air. and Airs. C. J. Fitzgerald, Riverside, Connecticut, U.S.A. By the Oronsay, on April 2. there ■ appear to be only two passengers booked through to New Zealand. They are Air. A. Nathan and Mrs. Edds. The Sybil Thorndike Company will join at Port Said for their Australian and New Zonalnd tour. Mr. D. Roland writes from A'ionnn ' announcing his intention to return to New Zealand at an early date on a business trip in connection with the Dominion’s dairy produce. Flying Officer C. A. Washer. R.A.F.. (Now Plymouth), is gazetted to Station Headquarters, Hal Far. Afalta (March 18). It is officially announced that Pilot Officers J. L. Armstrong (Dannevirko) and J. W. Burgess (Hataitai), have been, confirmed in rank (Alarch 13). Every New Zealander will rejoice to know that Admiral of the Fleet Lord Jellicoe has returned to ATadeira to his home in the Isle of Wight, feeling at least a hundred per cent, bettor than when ho sailed two months ago hut he says that ho very quickly becomes tired. All his energies have now to be directed to keeping well, and that will, ho anticipates, bo a. whole-time job. Lord Jellicoe arrived at South ampton accompanied by Lady Jellicoe. but Lady Prudence is remaining at Aladeira for a short while longer. On medical instructions. Now Zealand’* former Governor-General will have to

abandon practically all his public a ( * tivifios, and after Whitsun he will cease to bo president of tho British Legion. T.ord Jollieoo’s long and severe illness evoked tho keen sympathy ot everyone in the Royal Navy, for ho is undoubtedly the most popular Flag Captain now living. And additional svmpathv was evoked inasmuch as his illness developed when ho was on a special Imperial mission to Canada, partly in connection with the British Legion. “ Few people.’’ writes Peterborough in the Daily Telegraph, “realise the terrific strain ho was subjected to during the war. first, as Com-mandcr-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet for nearly two and a-half years, and then as First. Rea Lord during the most J dangerous phase of the Gorman U-boat | campaign, which brought us to th'verge of defeat. Following those stron- j nous years camo office as Governor ' General of No\a Zealand, and. since : 1925, as president of the British l.ez j inn. I'ho zeal with which ho laboured for tho Legion was probably the chief cause of his illness.’’