VANITY FAIR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 178, 31 July 1933, Page 2

VANITY FAIR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. Laugsi'cldt, of Wellington, were guests at Foster s Hotel during the wceK-end. * • * • Mis. li. D. Robcitson, Wiukstcea otruet, has left for a visit to Napier. Mr. and Mrs. O. Pctherick, of Wan ganui are visiting Hunterville. Miss Joan Ryan, Wellington, arrives to-mrurow to be the guest of Mrs. I’. A. O’Neill, for the Cnarity Ball. * * * * Mrs. J. 8. Hannah, of New Plymouth, is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. Thompson, Wanganui East. Miss Dorothy Hall, Campbell Street, lias returned irom a visit to Wellington. * • ♦ • Miss Laird has returned to her h"inc in Wicksteed Street from a holiday spent at Bulls. Mrs. E. O’Neill, of Auckland, and Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, of Wellington, were among the week-end guests at the Rutland Hotel. Mrs. L. Fowler, of Dannevirke, with her small son, is visiting Wanganui as the guest of Miss Fowler, Glasgow Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Reid, of Fitz roy, New L’lymouth, were visitors to Wanganui last week. 4 • • • Misses J. Marsh and J. Brown, of Taihape, are visiting Fcilding for the High School Commemoration Week, and are the guests of Mrs. Hazell, Derby Street. Miss Ava Gardner has returned to Mangaweka from, a visit to Christchurch, where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. K. J. Loughnan, Fcndalton. Whether women at Helen Connon Hall should be allowed to smoke or not was a question discussed by the board of governors at a recent meeting (states the Cnristchurch L’rcss). It was agreed that it was a matter for the house committee to decide; and the women students accordingly passed a resolution permitting smoking. One of the most beautiful women of the Diplomatic Corps, who attended all the live Courts at Buckingham Palace, is Mme. de Gripcnberg, wife of the Finnish Charge d ’Affaires. She is English by birth, and was decorated with the Belgian Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honour, the Chevalier Leopold 11., and the Royal Order of Queen Elizabeth for her unpaid services in the war, as an ambulance driver, in addition to her British war medals. For the first Court Mme. Gripcnberg, who is tall, blue-eyed and dark-haired, wore an exquisite gown of palest pink satin, with a pink train embroidered in white, and pink diamante flowers. A diamond tiara and diamond bracelets were worn. The Finnish Charge d’Affaires, who arrived in England recently from Buenos Aires, is one of the tallest diplomats in London, being 6ft. 4in. in height.

Mrs. Paterson, the newly-elected president of the New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes, is the wife of Dr. Hugh i’aterson, of Pahiatua. The new president has been connected with the movement for over seven years, being president of th Pahiatua Institute for three years. She is also an honorary child welfare officer in the district and holds several other offices. HITHER AND THITHER Flower Wigs for Evening According to news iium overseas, Hower wigs —designed to be worn at. awkward times, such as when the hair is growing or in need of re-tinting — are becoming popular for evening wear. Hyacinth blue, pale shell pink aim clear green w»gs arc considered flattering tu eyes and skin; and wigs of white goose leathers are also making their appealanec. Among other fasnion ideas are tiny hats of white pique to match the wide revel’s on a jacket; complexion veils of incredibly line net to keep one s hair and make-up protected from spring winds; also a make-up light, which can be curried in a handbag for use in ill-lit taxis or trains. Farewell Party Another farewell party was given for Mr. and Mrs. F. T. A. Williams last, week, when Mrs. T. Warnock and Miss Warnock entertained them at a particularly enjoyable progressive bridge party on Saturday evening at their home, L’awa Street, Gonvilie. The bowls oi cyclamen and Japanese irises that were effectively arranged in the drawingroom, were much admired by the guests. The bridge prize was won by Mr. E. Goldsbury. At the conclusion of a pleasant evening, all joined in singing “Auld Lang byne” and “For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” Besides the guests of honour those present included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jack, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Young, Mr. and Mrs. E. Goldsbury, Mesdames Watson, Bell, Misses A. and S. Wood, Kohan Bell and Muir. Novel Bridal Veil Bridal veils play an important role in the bride’s wedding ensemble. Sometimes they are of costly lace, Brussels net or embroidered tulle, and often they are composed of perfectly plain tulle, according to the choice of the wearer. But whether of lace or tulle, their misty softness always enhances the loveliness of the frock worn by the bride. Although dress fashions change considerably each season, the style and shape of bridal veils have remained very much the same through the centuries. Changes are produced by the different styles of head arrangements to suit the individuality of the wearer. It seems, though, that these lovely accessories to the bridal outfit are in for sonic attention, for one little frock shop window in the Avenue is showing 1 something new and novie in embroidered veils. On each of the four corners and forming the correct size and shape, is a horseshoe appliqued into the I delicate tracery of the embroidered edge, and stands out in bold relief. It is shown over a beautiful frock displayed on a window model, and its billowy folds give an added charm to the ivory lace and frilled tulle godets and sleeves. Bridesmaids’ dresses arc seen too, one showing organdie de- | signed in two delicate shades of lemon, while another in primrose tonings, features the new applique embroidery. A note of importance on a third frock of the same shade is the lovely shouldercape, which is a miracle of workmanship and particularly dainty.

Social Evening at Gonvilie The Gonvilie Bowling Club held its usual weekly function in. the Masonic Hall on Saturday. There was an excellent attendance and the proceedings throughout were most enjoyable. Tne “500” prizes were won by Mrs. Sievers and Mr. P. Smith, consolations going to Mrs. Cooper and Mr. Winter. After supper a happy time was spent in old-time dancing, the floor being in excellent order and tilled to capacity till midnight. The Monte Carlo prizes were won by Mrs. Guthrie and Mr. Revell junr. ft wis announced that the aggregate would conclude next Saturday, when interest would be added to the proceedings in determining the winners of what promises to be a very close contest. Among those presen' were: Mr. and Mrs. Chenery, Mr. and Mrs. Beard, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. usher, Mr. and Airs. Jardine, Air. and Airs, T. Alorton, Air. and Airs. Guthrie, Air. ami Airs. Winter, Air. and Airs. H. Alorton, Air. and Airs. Berryman, Air. and Airs. Shipman, Air. and Airs, Kevell, Air. and Airs. Christensen, Alesdames Dundon, Hunwick, Bryan, Fyfe, Sievers, Cooper, Taylor, Cheyne, Bait, Ferguson, Withers, Chapman, James, McAlillan, Simmons, Forbes, Al at thews, Goldring, Norris, Robinson, Gilberd, Dowsett, Tinney, Bayliss, Davis, Gallen, Hampton, Alisses Fisher, Facer, Alorrison, Quarrie, Adams, Dickey, James, Messrs. Brass, Threadgold, Hodges, I‘. Smith, Sutton, Alorrison, Alailman, Greaves, Aloore, Fear, Healey, Revell junr. TURAKINA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The July meeting of the Women’s Institute was well attended. After opening the meeting with the Institute Creed, the president, congratulated Mrs. Wichnowsky on her election as delegate to the Dominion Conference and wished her a pleasant, trip. Aliss Low was appointed to till the vacancy on the committee caused by the resignation of Airs. Hocken, whi has left the district. A demonstration on the uses and care of Singer sewing machines was given by Alessrs. Dalvis and Christie, who also judged the competition, “Floral Sprays.” There were 14 entries and the judges placed Mrs. C. Perry first, Airs. V. Whittington secund and Airs. W. Whittington third. Hostesses for the, meeting were Airs. Sisson and the Aliases Low and Sims. For the August meeting Mrs. Briant will give a demonstration on making wool rugs and the competition will be six pikelets.

SPILT INK CLUB The third meeting of the Wanganui Spilt ink Club was held at the residence of Air. and Airs. J. A. Brailsford, St. John’s Hill, on Saturday evening. In the absence of the president, Air. i-.. J. Chapple, Air. Downes presiued over the business part of the meeting. H was decided that the next meeting bo held at Mrs. Doust’s home in Gonvilie on Saturday, September 2, when Air. Chapple will give a talk on Tagore, the Indian poet. An interesting evening was spent discussing Japanese drama and ait. Air. Brailsiord gave a talk on Japanese drama and classic plys nd told the part that history played in influencing their work, and showed the difference between plays of that country and those of Europe. Various characteristics were also dealt with. The talk was followed by a pretty and delightful Japanese farce, given in character by Air. and Airs. Brailsford and their children and Aliss Betty Cochran Mr. Brailsford then read a Japanese play. Air. Hay Campbell spoke on Japanese art and explained the composition of Japanese pictures and the difference between English and Japanese pictures. Air. and Airs. Brailsford, who lived several years in Japan, have a lovely collection of Japanese china, pottery, pictures, scrolls, shoes and various kouschold treasures of art. These were arranged in a room for the members to view, and the collection proved of great interest and was much enjoyed.

Lovely japonica, arranged in Japan ese vases, made an attactive note of j colour in the room. Among those present were: Alesdames Brailsford, Doust, 11. C. Veitch, Hogg, R, Withers, Spurdie Alisses Ncwrick, Jack, N. Murray, Cochran, F. Stevens, Alessrs. Brailsford, Hay Campbell, T. Downes. OBSTETRICAL HOSPITAL DEMAND BY WOMEN Much discussion took place at a meeting held at Auckland last week concerning the delay iu building a maternity hospital in Dunedin. Tne meeting was held by the executive of the New Zealand Obstetrical Appeal, which achieved such a remarkable success when it was launched a few years ago. Airs. Campbell stated that when appealed to in 1930 the Government had definitely stated that there was a great demand for a proper maternity home in New Zealand, and that it would build a hospital at Dunedin at a cost of £50,000, provided the women of New Zealand found the money for a professor. The appeal throughout New Zealand proved an enormous success, over £30,000 being raised. This meeting of representatives of the original executive was called in order to forward a protest to the Government, pointing out it had not fulfilled its promise, and that it was its duty to build the hospital forthwith. The Government's proposal of spending £5OOO on the old St. Helens Hospital in Dunedin was utterly useless and impracticable. Dr. Hilda Northcroft pointed out that at first there had been a great deal of trouble over a suitable site, then, becoming involved in considerable financial distress, the Government had delayed considering the matter. There was nothing in the way now. They had the money and they had to spend it. The medical school iu Dunedin had been classified as coming below the minimum requirements of the General Aledical Council of Great Britain, which standardised and assessed medical degrees throughout the British Empire. It was impossible for students to live iu residence while doing two or three weeks’ consecutive obstetrical work, a condition laid down as a necessity l>y the general council. A letter from Dr. Doris Gordon was read by Airs. Kidd, stressing the need for a dear mandate from the women of the Dominion to the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, and stating that a circular was at present being sent throughout the North and South Islands. Airs. David Nathan pointed out that as the hospital would cost£3s,ooo instead of the estimated £50,000, and as the Government was setting aside £500,000 for building purposes, the urgency of the matter must be stressed without delay. Airs. Nathan also read a newspaper report of the result of a deputation which waited upon Air. J. G. Coates when he stated that Cabinet might consider improvements to the old St. Helens Hospital. Airs. Campbell stated that as a result of the money raised in 1930, Dr. Dawson had been appointed to teach at the new hospital, but so far no hospital had been built. A letter had also been re ceived from Queen Alary, compliment ing the women on their achievement, but so far the Government had held back this achievement, while financing the Wellington railway and the Dunedin post office. Airs. Hutchison dep.c catcd any suggestion of demanding the hospital, and suggested a resolution worded more tactfully. A resolution was finally proposed by Dr. Hilda Northcroft and carried unanimously. “That in 1930 the women of the Auckland Province raised the sum of £lO,OOO for the endowment of the obstetrical chair on the distinct understanding t hat the Government won hl build a new maternity hospital at a cost of £50,000. We, the office-bearers who represent the thousands of workers and subscribers of the recent appeal, have abstained from harassing the Government during its time of stress, but now that £500,000 is to be. released for building pu>poscs, we strongly urge that the huig promised hospital should be proceeded with nt an early date.” The resolution was to be. forwarded to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Health, the Auckland members of Parliament, ami to all who have interests in Parliament. On Mrs. Nathan’s motion, it was de cided to forward a copy of the resolution to the presidents of tho various branches of the National Council oi Women throughout the province, ask ing them to have their members sup port the. resolution, ami forward it to the ATinistcrs of Health and Finance and Io their respecti\o members of Pa rliament

ENJOYABLE DANCE The I’uiicc-l'rcss dame, unc of the must important lunutioiis hcid in con auction with, the big charity day, was the rendezvous for a gay tnruiig on Saturday night. 'The dunce took place at the ijlricK Tearoom, the lounge anu entrance hall being canopied witu biight-colouied streamers. Excellent dance numbers were played by tlie River City byncoputuis'urchestru, anu encores were in great demand. Supper wa.o served cabaret style, after widen dancing was resunfed until the midnight houi. Among tliuoC present were: Airs. H. C. Jcnkais, wca.ing a frock of blacK georgette and shoulder cape of maize gold velvet; Alurray, black floral tai’iota; Airs. D. Strachan, hyacinth-blue lace and coulee of black velvet; Airs. I’. J. AlcEntce, black lace ami georgette with scanct posy; Airs. K. i aywr, pink floral faille, cream velvet capelet coat; Airs. J. S. Hannah (New Plymouth), cream ( satin and chartreuse green satin cape; Alia. 11. Aluckintosh, goblin blue crepe de chine and coatee of black velvet; Airs. n. Whyte, cara-mel-coloured angelskin lace and orange velvet coatee; Airs. Capp, floral georgette and black bridge coat. Alisses Alillcrton, wearing a frock of caramel-coloured lace with touches oi green; Anderson, orange lace and georgette with shoulder cape of crushed velvet to tone; D. Roberts (Patca), ■floral ninon in autumn tints and pointed cape in deep coral velvet; K. Bassett-Smith, frock of silver sequins and pink taffeta; Nancy Friend, ivory ring velvet and red velvet coatee; V. AlcFarland, ivory satin and coatee of geranium-red velvet; Alolly Hall, pirn-perncl-red georgette with hip frills and floral motifs in pastel shades; E. Smith, frock and coatee of primrose satin embroidered in silver; E. Crease, cerise ripple crepe; A. Svenson, aquarellegreen satin and cape of ivory crushed velvet; Marjory Capp, pink georgette with toning cape; Alarcia L'Tiend, winered ring velvet, G. Bamber, black georgette printed in autumn toning; K. Glenn, scarlet satin and matching cape; L. Goldsmith, cherry satin with cowl collar, cape of ivory erminette; G. Smith, flamingo georgette with velvet applique and touches of black; L. ’vVilks, ivory-frilled net over cream satin, coatee of black velvet trimmed with white fur; 1. Siddclls, blue faille; Stead (Dunedin), model frock of gold and silver-beaded black georgette; 1. McNiven, white hailstone muslin ornamented with motifs of frilled lace; IWood, flame marocain painted in parchment shade; Al. AlcEntee, dawn-pink satin and lace; Al. Armstrong, ivory velvet and scarlet velvet cape; B. Douglas, pale cream taffeta and cream velvet cape; D. Gray, floral georgette in pink and mauve tonings; I. Gray, lemon and rose floral georgette; V. O'Hara, ruby-red floral georgette; AL Glover, white organdie with cyclamen vd<*'t girdle; D. Garth, flame satin with, toning coatee of velvet trimmed with white fur; E. Harman, green taffeta and net; Donaldson (Marton), parina violet satin and cream capo; L. 'White (Alarton), black marocain with cape to match; V. Wood, floral georgette in lilac and rose tonings; J. Smith, pink floral georgette with frilled skirt; N. Barnes, lilac organdie over lilac satin, coatee of ivory panne velvet; N. Poynter, leaf-green crepe de chine and hip-length cape of crushed velvet in deeper shade; E. Bailey, appliqued white organdie; C. Bailey, black taffeta with top and godets in pink satin; K. O’Leary, cyclamen velvet; K. During, burgundy-red velvet with flounced cape;, V. Barnes, ivory velvet and matching cape edged with fur; RBowra, flame velvet; E. Broadbent, garnet-red velvet; Al. Bowra. coral georgette and silver lace; Al. Signal, tor-quoise-blue satin and velvet cape in deeper shade; J. Harre, orange velvet trimmed with blue swansdown, floral velvet coatee to tone; Senior-Sergeant Capp, Detective J. Alurray, Constables C. Smith and Alackintosh, Alessrs. P. Dickson, D. Strachan, B. Willis, H. C. Jenkins, S. Penn, E. Walker, C. ()’Brien, G. Harris, S. Trott, Haines, E. H. Poynter, R. Taylor, Berryman, J. Brisco, C. Fowler, L. Barlow, M. Wadey E. Barneg (Wellington), D. AfcGonaglc, K. Law, R. Gould, R. Mowat, Al. Granville, A. Garford, F. Hurst, C. Anderson, G. Powell, S, Swan, H. "Whyte, J. Jenkins (Marton), W. Porteous, H. Udy, H. Donaldson (Marton), S. Dustin, AL Hughes, J. Foster, N. Barlow.

USE OF HONEY Honey is one of Nature’s best foods, and we can produce it freely iu New Zealand whereas we have to obtain our sugar from outside sources. If we could only use more of it iu our cooking, more people would keep bees, ami it would become cheaper, itonvy fullj meets the requirements for an easilydigested carbohydrate food. Dr. Bunt ing, the discoverer of insulin, has called attention to the incidence of diabetes m people who consume cane sugar in large quantities, fn a lecture g -’ recently in England he stated that among the natives of Dominico, where sugar cane is one of the main articles of diet, diabetes is practically ncvvi found. The sugar cane is eatvn by tin natives in the raw or unrelined state. However, among the wealthy iSpuma.da of Dominico, who consume large quan titics of relined cane sugar instead o; the raw sugar cane, the incidence oi diabetes is surprisingly high. It is further pointed out by Dr. Ban ting that the effect ol the ingestion oi relined cane sugar is even moie startling in India, where there is no diu botes among the poor classes and whole 40 per cent, of the wealthy class over 50 years of age are diabetic. It would seem then that it, is our responsibility, if wc are. going to improve the health of the nation, to encourage the use ot honey the natural sugar. Honey, be ing a natural sugar, is easily digested. Here arc two recipes.:— Honey Gingernuts. —One cupful each strained honey and sugar, A cupful melted butter, 1 egg, 2 teaspoonsful each baking powder, ginger, 2 cupsful flour, 1 cupful (diopped nuts. Alethod: Mix honey, sugar, melted butter and beaten egg. Sift baking powder ami ginger with flour. Add nuts to flour after sifting. Stir well into other in gradients. Bake in moderate oven for 25 minutes. Honey Egg Nog.—Beat 1 or 2 eggs with rotary beater until very light. Add 2 to 4 tablespoonsful honey, de pending on sweetness desired. Add to 1 quart milk, mix and drink as desired.

rapley golf cup A DAY ON THE LINKS A team of players from the Wanganui Ladies’ Golf Club motored to Palmerston North on Thursday to try conclusions with the Palmerston- North ladies in a match for the Kapley Cup. The visitors were treated with great cordiality by the hostesses, and enjoyed their day thoroughly, although they did not bring homo the cup. 'J he results were as follow: Miss Currie lost to Mrs. Collinson, Mrs. Grace lost to Mrs. Guy, Miss Hammond won from Miss Field, Miss Quin lost to Miss Scott, Miss M. Blyth lost, to Miss Garner, Mrs. E. Gilbert won from Mrs. Brooker, Mrs. M. Earle lost to Mrs. Ekstadt, Miss Grace won from Miss West, Mrs. Newton lost to Miss .McMillan, Mrs. Richardson lost to Mrs. McKogg, Mrs. N. G. Armstrong won from Mrs. Spcechley, Miss Collier lost to Mrs. Williams, Mis. A. F. Woollams lost to Mrs. McDowell, Miss Hatriek lost to Miss Spring, Mrs. Williams halved with Mr. Seifert, Mrs. F. Hutchison won from Mrs. L. Cooper. DRUIDS' HALL DANCE. Saturday night was a gala night at the Druids’ Hall, when the Palais de Danse held its long-night function. The programme arranged for the evening consisted of a selection of old-time and modern dances, and these were enthusiastically indulged in by the large number of patrons assembled upon a dancing floor that can have no peer in the city. Music of a delightful order was supplied by the Gaiety Dance Band, with Mrs. Kendall, F.T.C.L., at the piano, and each number from their repertoire demanded repetition, and oven then patrons were loth to leave the floor. To add to the charm of the merry scene, the softened glow ol coloured lights, hung in festoons, lent their aid. Dainty refreshments were provided ami during the supper recess extras were supplied which earned applause. No dance creates more intere-t and pleasurable excitement than the popular Monte Carlo waltz, which was won bv Miss Ellis and Mr. Mnldroek, and Miss Hughes and Mr. Davis.. Mr. Bert Gilrov was M.C., and under his guidance the function reached a happy conclusion the midni'-ht hour.