VANITY FAIR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 280, 29 November 1935, Page 2

VANITY FAIR

PALAIS DE DANSE .Adding to its long record of success | ihe Palais de Danse held another of I •ts jolly functions in the Druids’ Hall I the Druids’. ” seems to be nt. the (Druids,” seems to be the adopted slogan of followers of the art and, a well conditioned floor and congenial surroundings, together with music of high degree as played with masterly skill by musicians chosen for their individual ability, thus ensuring a standard that for several seasons has remained unexcelled by other musical organisations has earned for the Palais de Danse the distinction of the city’s leading dancing hall by the acclama:ion or patrons. The band's range ind choice of numbers incorporite all the latest and encore after incora is vociferously demanded.

Coloured lights and streamers addeu to the gay spectacle and a specially selected programme was indulged in from 8 o’clock till the midnight hour. A delightful supper was served in a number of sittings and reflected credit upon those responsible for its dispensation. The time - honoured custom of waltzing for Dame Fortune’s favour saw all present engage in the merry whirl, and the lucky recipients of the Monte Carlo: Miss Maitland and Mr. Roy La Hogue, Miss Scott and partner, Mrs. Sharp and partner, Miss Burr and Mr. Vincent, Miss Templeton and Mr. Beavege, Miss South and Mr. Johns, were applauded by those less fortunate. Mr. Bert Gilroy, as usual, fulfilled the duties of M.C. in his inimitable manner and brought a delightful function to a happy termination as the midnight hocr was

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. R. A. Payne a Wanganui visitor to Wellington. Mrs. S. Curie has returned to Wanganui from Melbourne. Miss Wilson, South Canterbury, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Jefcoate, “Rockwood.” Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rowling, Palmerston North, are visiting Air. and Mrs. H. Rowling, St. John’s Hill. Mrs. Broderick and Miss Ailsa Broderick (Maxwell) motored to Auckland for the Nolan—Parsons wedding. Mrs. W. B. Fitzsimmons, of Tajhape, has been visiting Wellington. Mrs. Dellow, of Utiku, is visiting Wanganui. * • ♦ • Mrs. Justin Aylmer was a Wanganui visitor to New Plymouth on Wednesday for the Joblin—M’Allum weddipg. Mrs. Walter Simpson, Marton, visited New Plymouth for the Joblin— M’Allum wedding which took place on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Johnson will arrive from New Plymouth at the end of the week to take up residence in Wanganui, Mrs. Peter Lewis leaves to-day on a holiday visit to Wellington and will be the guest of Mrs. T. H. Barnes,. Ngaio. A cable message from London states that Miss Beatrice Holmes, elder daughter of Dr. Mathew Holmes, of Wellington, is affianced to Major Austin Knight, formerly of the Indian Army, son of Major-General Sir Wyndham Knight. Baroness Burton is a passenger by the Orama from London for Sydney. She is en route to New Zealand. The Orama will reach Sydney on December 18. IDr. Ada Patterson, of Wellington, and Miss J. Patterson are passengers by the Orama on their return from England. The Orama is due at Sydney on December 18. * • • • A. London correspondent, writing on November 9, states that Mr. F. W. Gilligan (who has been appointed headmaster of the Wanganui Collegiate School), with Mrs. Gilligan and family, were to leave for New Zealand by the Rangitane on November 14. and they were looking forward with pleasurable anticipation to their future life in New Zealand. Mr. Gilligan says that everyone associated with Wanganui Collegiate School has been most kind and helpful. The Wanganui C.S. Old Boys’ Association in England entertained him at luncheon. The secretary of the Wanganui C.S. Old Boys’ Association in New Zealand, Mr. E. H. L. Bernau, whom, incidentally, Mr. Gilligan met on the cricket field during the New Zealanders’ tour in England in 1927, has sent him a welcoming letter, so that he and his wife feel they will be surrounded with an atmosphere of goodwill. The present headmaster’s son, Mr. Dennis Allen, also has been very helpful. HITHER AND THITHER Gift Afternoon. A most enjoyable time was spent lafft Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian Hall, Durie Hill, when Mrs. G. Fear and Miss J. Fear entertained about 40 guests at a gift afternoon in honour of Miss Nellie Bateman, who is shortly leaving for Melbourne to be married. The hostesses were responsible for the floral decorations, which were most artistic and much admired. Miss J. Fear gave a vocal item, which was much appreciated and the time was passed in games and competitions. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and the guests were also shown over Mr. G. Fear’s delightful garden and fernery by kind permission of the owner. The guest of honour received many beautiful gifts. Among those present were: Mesdames G. Fear, A. Emmett, A. Bateman, Nicholls, Brider, Madder, Reynolds, W. Gaze, Chesswas, Pickering, Pennington, Jones, J. Emmett, L. Walker, Rowan, T. Dickie, Doust. Waghorn, Penny father; Misses J. Fear, N. Bateman, B. Bateman, N. Bathgate, F. Havill, C. Nelson, N. McKinnon, P. McKinnon, R. McKinnon, B. IDewe, P. Tipper, J. Page, M. Bell, E. Bell, L. Arnold, Bell, F. Fletcher, G. Gwynne, D. Nicholls. A Novel Role. j When the Orion sailed on her maiden voyage to Australia last week she carried a highly efficient “nursery hostess’’ among her officers, states a London correspondent writing on October 10). Miss Sheena Macfarlan has held the position of nursery hostess on Orient line ships for two years and a-half. Her “family” on each trip consists of anything from one hundred to two hundred children, ranging in age from a few months to 12 years. On the Orion she has two nurseries, first class and tourist, and hero she entertains any children whose mothers wish to leave them in her charge. There are toys, sand pits and see-saws, and above all the ship’s swimming pool. Miss Macfarlan has taught dozens of children to swim during the six weeks’ voyage®. Her greatest success was a baby of ten months who took to the water like a little fish and was almost as good a swimmer. This nursrfy hostess ranks on board as a ship’s officer. She wears a uniform of a navy blue sweater and skirt for cold days, and a frock of white panama cloth with navy trimmings for the tropics. Gold buttons adorn each uniform. In the evenings, when she is. of course, off duty, she wears ordinary evening dress.

W.D.F.U. The monthly meeting of ‘lie W.D.F.U. was held in the Presbyterian schoolroom on Thursday, 28th inst. Mrs. Lloyd Hammond presided, and welcomed .two new members. Those present were: Mesdames Grahame, K. Dalziell, G. Wilson, Weston, Shackleton, MacDonald, Mowbray, Roper, Brown, Craig, Henwood, Abel, Morton, Scott-Maundrell, Ulston. Francis, and Misses Morrison (2), Shackleton’ (2), Macdonald, Brown. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mr. Cobbe, members standing a minute in silence. Mrs. Weston gave an interesting address nn the provincial meeting held in Marton last month. A garden party is to be held at Miss Simpson’s, Marton, on December 4. All members are invited. This month’s points prize (homemade sweets, was ’ won bv Mrs. Grahame, with Miss Morirson second. Next month’s bazaar competition will be somthing costing not more than 2s fid. the article to be given to gahden party stall. The roll call for next month, My favourite recipe, and sample. There was a wonderful display and sale of work of articles made by disabled soldiers. Proceeds to go to disabled soldiers’ fund. A dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by members, many visitors bring present. SKETCHES OF NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITED IN ENGLAND. A message by air mail from a London correspondent, writing under date November 9, states: —Miss Anne Ilazledine is exhibiting about 100 of her sketches of New Zealand at “Mrs. Brown’s Little Tea Shop,” the establishment of a New Zeaiander, frequented much by New Zealanders. Miss Hazledine’s great-grandfather, Mr. George Clarke, arrived in the Bay of Islands as a C.M.S. missionary in 1824. Her grandfather, Mr. Samuel Clarke, was born in the old Mission House at Kerikeri, and her mother remembers escaping from Gisborne, and again from Tauranga during the Te Kooti disturbances. During her recent three years’ residence in New Zealand it was natural that Miss Hazledine should make many coloured sketches of the historical places associated with her family. Waitangi, Waimate North. Bay of Islands, Doubtless Bay, are among the places illustrated. It must have been particularly interesting for the artist to paint the grove of English and native trees which were planted by her grandfather. New Zealanders in London have been visiting the exhibition throughout the week, and doubtless some have been pleased to obtain souvenirs of their native country. Miss Hazledine’s paintings of the kauri trees are especially good. In the landscapes and seascapes she has been true to Nature and his , sacrificed none of the clearly-defined lines and the vivid colouring. This if? what a New Zealander would prefer

WEDDINGS BURGE SS—MOULI; Ou October 26, at St. Mary’s, Beddington, t-ae wedding took place of First-Officer John vveir Burgess, of Osmond Gardens, Wallington, son of Captain and Mrs. Burgess, of Hataitai, and Miss Edna Rosamond Moult, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moult, also of Wellington. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. E. V. Bond, and the Royal Female Orphanage Choir tc-ok part in the choral service. Appropriate music was played, including the ondal march from “Lohengrin” and Mendelssohn's “Wedding March.” Three hymns were sung, “The .Voice that Breathed O’er Eden,’’ “How Welcome was the Call,” and “O Perfect Love.” A gown of ivory satin with tight-fit-ting sleeves and ornamented with diamante pearls and crystal was worn by the bride, who was given away by Mr. Walter F. Dendy. Ehe wore a train and a veil of ivory tulle kept in position by a halo trimmed with seed pcarlstand orang-e blossom. Her sheaf of Harrissi lilies was bound with ifory satin ribbon. Miss Muriel W. Moult, bridesmaid, were an attractive gown of oyster lace with a velvet cape. As a headdress she wore a wreath of rose leaves and a cluster of ophelia roses, and her bouquet consisted of a sheaf of roses tied with tulle ribbon. Mrs. Dendy (the bHde’s godmother) was in a Marina lace ensemble with a black coat trimmed with silver fox fur, and a black hat trimmed with ostrich feathers. First-Officer H. O. Woodhouse, of Gunnedah, New South Wales, was best man. Flight-Lieutenant G. Bi;tler and Pilot-Officer J. Dendy were ushers. After wedding reception, held at 68 Osmond Gardens, Wallingtc-n, the bride and bridegroom left for the south by motor. .The bride travelled in a rustcoloured two-piece suit with a hat to tone, and a musquash fur coat. Mr. Burgess is with Imperial Airways G-n its Croydon-Paris run and for the present his home is at Wallington. Airs. Burgess and her sister, Miss M. W. Moult, have boon on a holiday tour of England. Scotland, Wales, and Ireland during the past six months. Miss Moult will leave for New Zealand about the end of the year. OTHER WEDDINGS The wedding took place recently in Scotland of Miss Zoo Grimstone to Mr. S. Muir, and the. honeymoon is being spent in the Balearic Islands. Miss Grimstone, who is a nurse by profession, came to England a few years ago from New Zealand, and after serving with tire Royal Air Force for a considerable time, she went to Lahore. She came back to England recently. A wedding of New Zealand interest, to take place at a West End Synagogue on January 8, is that between Miss Joan Annette Tuck, daughter of Sir Reginald Tuck, Bt., and Lady Tuck (Auckland), and Mr. Alwyn Eric Bolton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Eng i e Boulton, of Gill Wood End, Wadhurst, Sussex. Sir Reginald and Lady TuV< now have a beautiful country home in Sussex, but they have so many friends in London that the wedding will take place here. Travel is not very easy during the winter months. LONDON WEDDINGS NEW ZEALANDERS MARRIED LONDON, Nov. 9. A military wedding of New Zealand interest was solemnised on November 7, at St. Peter’s Church, Cranley Gardens, South Kensington. The bride was Miss Mary Williams Warren, daughter of Major T. J. C. Warren / and at late Mrs. Warren, of Te Ante, Hawke's Bay. The bridegroom was Captain Hubert Mcßain, M.C., Durham Light Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mcßain, of Sliema, Molta. Tire bride’s mother was Miss Lucy Williams, daughter of Archdeacon S. Williams, of Te Autc. For the choral ceremony the church was beautifully decorated with choice Harrissi lilies and tall palms. Choristers met the bridal party at tire west door and led the way singing the hymn, “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven.” The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. C. Crosse, D. 5.0., M.C., headmaster of Ardingly College, Sussex, and formerly of Christ’s College, assisted by the Rev. K. N. Gibson. • The bride, who arrived with her father, wore a graceful gown of ivory and pejrl velvet, with pearl girdle and full train. Her tulle veil was held in place with a pearl and gold head-dress and her bouquet was of Marechai Neil roses. A regimental diamond brooch was one of the bridegroom’s presents. The bridegroom was in uniform and so was the best man, Captain F. W. Sanders, Durham Light Infantry. The combination cf scarlet and gold was completed by the bridesmaids, who were dressed in old gold taffeta and carried sheaves of crimson carnations. The trainbearer, Simon Crosse (cousin of the bride) was in a Kate Greenway suit of white satin. The small bridesmaid was Miss Joan Crosse (cousin), and the two grown-up attendants were Miss M. Kitto and Miss Rachael Creighton (cousin of the bride).' Their dresses were made with Medici collars and full short sleeves, and they wore head-dresses of gold taffeta intertwined with pearls. . After the ceremony, Major and Airs. Warren held a reception, which was largely attended. The bride and bridegroom left later for Spain, where the first part of the honeymoon will be spent. They will be back in a w«ek to say farewell to Major and Mrs. Warren, who are leaving by the Rangitane.

THE COMING HOLIDAY HOW TO ENJOY IT MOST. Are you going to get the best out of your holiday this year? Most people take a great deal of trouble to choose where they will go. Very few take any trouble to consider whether the type of holiday they are planning is the one best suited to their needs and temperaments. Some people come back to their offices and work feeling more tired than before they left for their holiday. They would have been much better if they had stayed at home. It is wise to choose a holiday suited to your nature. It is no use going camping into the depths of the bush if your ambition is for a big city, with its theatre life and gaiety. Medical men have different opinions on the matter. One who likes the sea recommends a voyage, which he says is restful. That would not meet with the approval of a person who suffers from nial-de-mer. Don’t do anything according to plan, is the advice of another doctor. Do what your fancy dictates. Avoid violent changes in your habits of life and avoid monotony. It is considered not wise to force one’s mind and muscles to do something against one’s will. Nature is the best guide for holiday exercise. Violent exercise the first few days of a holiday is most unwise for people who have had a sedentary life, was the opinion expressed by a professor of medicine. The need of avoiding violent changes also applies to diet. Stimulation is given to the appetite when at the seaside, and it is unwise to satisfy this wholly at first, for the digestive apparatus cannot deal with the result. Be moderate in all things, is a wise rule. Medical men may differ on some points, but all seem to agree on certain rules for those who would get the best out of their holiday. Four of the main rules are:— Go to the place that best suits your particular temperament. Take things quietly at first, and exercise only when you begin to feel like it. Seek variety, but avoid all violent changes. Never be the slave of anv fixed plan, but do what you like, and, above all, do not worrv.

Make Your Own Perfume. Making your own perfume can ht quite a simple process, and the perfume is exquisitely fragrant—and lasting. With a little care it is easy, and the rose, because of its strong scent, is one of the best flowers to start with. The full-blown roses must be gathered early before the heat of the day has faded them in any way. Separate the petals and spread them out on a tray for fifteen minutes so that all traces of dew or moisture may be dried away. The necessary articles required are a bottle of the purest and finest olive oil, a sheet of cotton-wool, salt and a glass jam-jar. Cut ten or more rounds of cotton-wool which will fit into the jam-jar and soak them thoroughly in the olive oil. Then sprinkle a little salt in the bottom of the jar and scatter in a layer of petals. Over the petals place a piece of oil-soaked, cot-ton-wool, then more salt, and petals, and so on till the jar is full. The pieces of cotton-wool may be gently pressed from time to time to make sure that the whole matter is packed fairly closely together. Air must now be excluded from the jar, and for this purpose a gummed jam-jar cover will do. Put the jar in a sunny place for two weeks, for the more sunshine that falls upon it tho more will the petals yield up their fragrance. The jar should then be unsealed and the cotton-wool pressed firmly with a spoon so a-s to extract all the oil of roses. Cover the jar with a piece of fine muslin and drain the oil through this into another jar. Fill up scent bottles. It will be found that the oil is highly perfumed and a few drops of it on a handkerchief will give a lasting fragrance which will quite astonish even those who are accustomed to costly perfumes.