VANITY FAIR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 36, 12 February 1937, Page 2

VANITY FAIR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. F. Hatherly is a Wanganui visitor to Wellington. ♦ * ♦ • Miss Marjorie Palmer Brown, Wanganui, is visiting Miss Molly Oakley, Palmerston North. ♦ * • • Miss Edith Fraser, who has been visiting Australia and the East, has returned to Wanganui. Miss P. Foster, who has been visiting Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Wilson, at Wanganui, left for Wellington and Christchurch on Tuesday. » » ♦ • Miss V. Humphries, of South Canterbury, a former teacher at the Girls’ College, has been spending a few days in Wanganui. 4 s * <- Mrs. Allen Millward has returned home after visiting her sister, Mrs. Norman Gibbons, Lower Hutt. • ♦ • * Mrs. R. O. C. Marks, Liverpool St. Extension, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. J. Fox, at Okato, returned home on Sunday. Mrs. F. J. Williams, of Papua, who is spending some time in Wanganui, returned on Wednesday from a visit to Auckland, accompanied by her two daughters. ♦ ♦ • • The Countess Haig, of Scotland, accompanied by Mr. F. B. Dwyer, of the Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, visited Wanganui yesterday and later left by car for the Chateau, Rotorua and Auckland. Mrs. J. Gray, Wanganui East, who has been visiting Wellington to meet her daughter Mrs. V. B. Bailey, of Sydney, who was a passenger on the Oronsay, has returned. She was accompanied home by Miss Dawn McGonagle, of Wellington, who is her guest. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Phyllis, second daughter of Mrs F. Strode Penny, of Wanganui, to Harold William Norfolk, only son of Mr and Mrs W. N. Goss, of Wanganui. WEDDING WHITCOMBE—OSBORN L, The marriage took place on January 22 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Marton, of Isabel Joyce Osborne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Osborne, of Carterton, and Arthur Oliver Whitcombe, second son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Whitcombe, of Marton Junction. The Rev. Shilton performed the ceremony and Miss Robertson presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride with flowers of pastel shades. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a beautiful gown of rich magnolia satin beaute made on classical lines with cowl neckline, long sleeves and train. She also wore a beautiful embroidered veil which was caught to the head with clusters of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of gladioli and maidenhair fern to tone, all of which completed a most charming toilet. The four bridesmaids presented a very pretty picture. All wore dresses of satin beaute. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Joyce Eagle, wore pale green. Miss Jessie and Lucy Whitcombe, sisters of the bridegroom, wore pale blue and pink respectively; little Rene Grey wore lemon. Each wore hairbands and shoes to match and carried posies of carnations, roses, sweetpeas and maidenhair fern in colours to tone with their frocks. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. G. Jones as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Presbyterian Hall, Marton Junction. The tables were attractively arranged and a huge white wedding bell was suspended over the bridal table. ’ ’the guests were received by the bride and bridegroom’s mothers. The former wore a navy and white ensemble with hat and accessories to tone and carried a posy of autumn shades. The bridegroom's mother wore a wine ensemble with beige hat and carried a posy of carnations and gladibla. For travelling tMe bride wore a smart fawn tailored costume, hat and accessories to tone. Their future home will be at Marton.

HITHER AND THITHER Dance at Nukumaru. In aid of the hall funds, a grand dance will be held in the Nukumaru Hall on Tuesday, February 16, when the programme will include novelty dances. Hooker’s Merrymakers Band has been engaged to play the music. Parties for Bride-to-be. Miss Truda Strouts, who is shortly to be married, has been the guest of honour at various parties recently. Miss Neville Glenn invited a number of friends to a jolly tennis party on Wednesday at her home for this popular girl, and that evening, Mrs Brian Haggitt and Miss Molly McDonald were joint hostesses at a bridge party in her honour. Bon Voyage Parties. Prior to their departure this week for England, Mrs F. E. Everett and Mrs J. H. Hill were entertained at several delightful farewell parties. A picture party, given by Mrs W. J. Stone, was followed by a bridge evening. Mrs T. Hine hostessed a card party, and a bridge evening was arranged by Miss Cullinane. Mrs B. Hoar was another hostess, and Mrs H. Gilberd entertained the travellers at morning tea at her home on Monday. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETING AT KAITOKE. The Kaitoke W.I. held its sixth birthday last week, when Mrs. Garner (president) presided over a huge attendance of members and their friends. Visitors from Aramoho, Mosston, Kai Iwi, Westmere, Okoia, and Turakina were also heartily wel- i corned. The hall was prettily decorated by committee members, who also provided a sumptuous afternoon tea. The business session was short. The musical programme arranged by Mrs. Dow commenced with community singing led by Mesdames Wilson, Cooper and Corliss. Mrs. Buller rendered two songs also two elocutionary items. Two dancing items by June Burston and Yvonne Anderson were most entertaining. Good entries were received and great fun caused by the making of a hand bouquet in the room, ten minutes being allowed for the making. The winners were Mesdames Carpenter 1, O’Halloran 2, Burston and Moffatt, equal, 3. Winners of other competitions were Mesdames Wilson, Cooper, Edwards and Miss Smith. Points Competitions.— Merangues: Mesdames Garner 1, Scott 2, Owles 3. Pine needle articles: Mrs. Pritchard I. Garden Circle: Mrs. Owles 1. Mrs. Gillies’ trophy (floral anchor 18in.): Mesdames Burston 1, Mosen 2, Miss Anderson 3. The judges were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs. White pointed out the faults in the floral work, also mentioning that the work was very good. Competitions for next month are: Mrs. Gillies’ trophy, basket of berries any foliage. Points: Best ironed dinner wagon-cover or traycloth (or) seed cake. Garden Circle: Vase of mixed flowers, any foliage, for which it is hoped to see good entries. Flower show: Three dahlias (any variety), three pom-pom dahlias, three charms dahlias; three single and three double asters, three zinnias. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. MAXWELL. The February meeting of the Women’s Institute was well attended, several visitors from Makirikiri being present. Mrs. Farley gave a most interesting talk on her recent trip to Honolulu, illustrated by a number of interesting and pretty things collected during her travels. She most appropriately wore a hat wreathed by a lei made of shells. The talk was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The table was filled with jars of gladioli, the flower competition for the day. These were judged by Mrs. Woon, the first prize being allotted to Mrs. S. Hughes’ beautiful exhibit, Miss Morrison 2, Mrs. Morrison 3. The competition for jam was judged by Mrs. Farley and Mrs. Nagel and resulted as follows: Mrs. N. Hughes 1, Mrs. Staite 2, Mrs. Gorrell 3. It was decided not to hold an autumn flower show, but to add two more flower competitions to those already on the programme for March, making four classes, viz., bowl of zinnias, vase of asters, hospital box and collection of dahlias. As the annual meeting will be held in March, members were asked to send in their nominations for next year’s committee by February 16. Sympathy was expressed with one of the junior members who is in hospital, and a box of flowers was sent to her. An invitation to all members to attend the Kaitoke birthday party was received. It was decided to close the points competitions and to award the prizes at the annual meeting. A most interesting letter from the Maxwell link in Bradford, North Devon, was read, and some snaps were passed round. Members were asked to brinf; written suggestions for next year'; programme to the next meeting. The junior competition for next month will be a sponge roll. Hostesses for March will be Mesdames Handley, Lethbridge, Misses Handley and Morrison. Afternoon tea was much enjoyed and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

MEATLESS DISHES FOR LENTEN MEALS Now that the Lenten season is here many housewives will require simple and attractive recipes for meatless dishes and even in those homes where self-discipline is practised in other ways, the household will doubtless appreciate the following ideas for varying the menu. Macaroni Pie. Boil three ounces of macaroni for 20 minutes in water, and add three ounces of grated cheese, a little pepper, and dry mustard. Line an old soup plate with pastry, fill with the mixture, and cover with pastry. Bake for about 30 minutes. The water in which the macaroni was cooked should be saved, as ic makes an excellent stock for soup and other dishes. Spaghetti or vermicelli can be used with equal success in this recipe. Vegetable Pie. All kinds of cooked vegetables can be combined to make a delicious savoury pie covered with a good shortcrust cover. The vegetables should be cut into convenient pieces and mixed with a liberal allowance of brown, curry, or tomato sauce. Quarters of hard-boiled egg can be mixed with the vegetables. Bake a golden tint and serve with extra sauce. The greater the mixture of vegetables, the better the pie. Egg and Macaroni Cheese. Cook some macaroni until tender in plenty of boiling salted water, and then drain and mix liberally with | cheese sauce (half a cup of graced cheese to a cupful of white sauce). It should be smooth and creamy. Turn into a fireproof dish and dust the surface with buttered crumbs. Bake till a pale gold-brown. Before seiving lay circles of hard-boiled egg over the top and put a pinch of parsley in.the centre of each circle. Souffle of Onions. Prepare and blanch some onion:. Take them out of this first water and drain well. Slice, and then cook them until tender with a little sliced tur-i nip, carrot, and celery. When all arctender drain thoroughly, and pul I through a sieve. To half a pent of the puree add rather less of good white sauce. Stir in the yolks of two eggs, and when the mixture is cool add the stiffly beaten whites. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes. Fish Dishes. When fresh fish is not available utilise the tinned varieties. With the aid of lettuce and a variety of cooken vegetables most delicious fish salads can be made seasoned with either an oil and vinegar dressing or a boiled mayonnaise. Put small portions of the fish on a crisp lettuce leaf and I garnish with scraps of tomato or beetroot, small pieces of crisp celery, thin slices or raw orange, a few cooked peas, slices of cooked potato, or whatever the kitchen store will provide. Then for hot dishes try sardines with a curry sauce surrounded by boiled rice, but let the rice be light with the grains separate, not all stuck together in a soggy mess. A small tin of whitebait or salmon can be used with some boiled mayonnaise or white (lemon flavoured, for fillings for little pastry cases. It is surprising how far a single tin of fish will go if skilfully combined with sauce and a pretty garnish. Gree-i peas around a salmon filling look delightful. Eggs and Onions. Hard-boiled eggs make an excellent luncheon dish served with a nicely made thick onion sauce. Two onions: should be allowed to each egg, and they 1 should be peeled, cut into slices and simmered in a little boiling water until tender. Then drain and chop more finely (if desired). Mik into a white sauce made with a dessertspoonful of butter and flour to each cupful of milk. Season with salt and pepper. Use the eggs whole or cut into halves, and pour the onion pureover them. Eggs and Tomatoes. Here are three ideas:—(l) Tomato custard, made with _fresh tomato puree, eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasoning about a teacupful of white crumbs to four tomatoes and four eggs. Bake in a fire-proof dish in a tin holding a little water. (2) Hard boiled eggs masked with a creamy boiled mayonnaise and encircled by thinly sliced tomatoes. (3) Poached eggs set on boiled rice, lightly tossed with tomato sauce or puree. Garn'sh each egg with chopped parsley. Stuffings and Sauces. The addition of a savoury stuffing will often convert a vegetable recipe into a complete dish suitable for the main course at a meal. Vegetable marrows, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and cucumbers are all suitable for baking and stuffing. A simple herb forcemeat can be used, or some preparation with fish, cheese, grated nut, hard-boiled egg, or mushrooms. toes baked in their jackets are very nice if the potato is mashed and mixed with a thick onion sauce and piled high in the cases with grated cheese thickly dusted on top and then browned. Vegetable marrow is also excellent cooked plainly and served wl;n grilled mushrooms.

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD I 1 FIRST MEETING FOE TIIE YEAR At the first meeting for the year •' of the Wanganui Townswomen’s ’ Guild held yesterday afternoon in the j W.D.F.U. Rooms, the flowers, as usual, i were most attractively arranged in i vases centering the small tables with I gold cloths. In the absence of the! chairwoman. Mrs J. C. Wickham, the ! meeting was presided over by Mrs ; S. Robinson, who welcomed the large number of members present and also referred to the honour conferred upon I Miss Jerome Spencer, of Rissington, Hawke’s Bay, to whom the congratulations of the Wanganui Townswomen’s Guild were extended. Mrs F. J. Williams, of Papua, who has spent some time in China, gave a very interesting talk on the customs and ceremonies in Peking (now called Piepang). Many of the customs of China are controlled by astrology, said the speaker, who went on to tell her listeners how the Chinese calendar—made up by the Jesuit Fathers in the 17th century, was still in perfect condition. The astrological contents of the calendar contains the interpretation of dreams, cures of sickness as given in the Book of Sages, the method of obtaining lightness, or gravity of an illness, and the Influence of the five elements, metal, wood, water fire and earth. Mrs Williams spoke of the offerings to the gods and specially mentioned those offered at funerals. The Chinese belief is that the things needed in this world are wanted in the next, so models are made in paper of the chief possessions—even money—of the departed, and these models are burnt so that the goods will appear in the next world. The customs of I betrothal and marriage were told of but the speaker said that the modern youth of China were protesting against the old customs, and many were taking their own course by choosing life partners for themselves, instead of the method by being betrothed by parents. Some of the Chinese brides introduced Western ideas into the wedding arrangements, and bridal dresses, with the result that there was often a mixture of Chinese and English type of gowns. One bride, who had eight bridesmaids, had each one dressed in a different colour, none of which harmonised. Even the flowers clashed in their colouring. In regard to the temples, the Hall of Confucius had a wonderful ceiling, and the Altar of Heaven was a round structure of white marble. Mrs S. Robinson accorded Mrs Williams a hearty vote of thanks and expressed the hope that she would speak again on the subject. Mrs J. Butcher also thanked the speaker. Mrs Archibald (secretary) spoke about the forthcoming annual meeting and alluded to the ideals of the movement, and mentioned that Mrs Pow,

of the Domin’on Executive, had signified her willingne-s to be present at the annua! meeting. It was announced that th? nominations for the committee, which musl be in writing, would close on February 27. A much-enjoyed musical pro-

• gramme, arranged by Mrs M. E. Bui* I ler, included solos by Mrs T. L. S >erring; items by the Westmere Ladies* Trio, Mesdames Wilson. Corliss and Miss Missen, with Mrs Cooper as accompaniste; violin solo, Miss Misscn: choruses by the guild choir, and song by Mrs Buller.