LADIES' WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14598, 23 February 1921, Page 6

LADIES' WORLD

(By "Gipsy.") Mis ,1. Hill lias gone to Aucki'ana on a holiday trip. * ♦ • * Mrs l\cg. Darke has gone on a visit ' up north. * > • • Miss Mcnnie lias gone on a holiday to Maslerton. ***** Miss frame spent the week-end in Auckland. * * * * Miss G. Wallnull and her sister, Miss L. Wallnutt, have gone to the Thames. * • * * • .Mrs I'. T. Wilson has gono to Roto. ■ rua, where she is judging the fancy work at the Show held there. Mrs Sharp nee Buekletun] has heen visiting relations in Hamilton and Hie Matamata district. ***** Mrs Ring, of Hinucra, was in Hamilton for a few days Inst week, and stayed wilh her daughter, Mrs A. Bond. * * * * Mrs Cyril liansby, of Hamilton, has received an urgent call home, to Wellington, her mother being very ill. * * * * Miss Donny and her brother motored to Tauranga on Thursday, where they will spend some time touring the district. V * * * The dresses worn by Miss Marie Ten.pcsl in "The Marriage of Kitty" arc said I i he anions: the loveliest creations which have been seen in Australasia. Miss Tempest is noted as a most artistic dresser. Mi's Whinrray, of Hamilton, lefl for Wellington this week to mcc| her daughter. Miss Norah Whineray. who has been for the pasl I •"> months : n England studying music, and is returning to New Zealand by Ihe Atheni \ .Miss Whineny lias had n very pleasant b ur, having visited France as well as all portions of Ihe I'niled Kingdom. ***** The Hamilton slalT of the Public Trusl Ofllre last week presented Miss Thelma Jones wilh two large vases an I a Royal Doulton rose-bowl, to mark Hi.; occasion of her marriage. Mr Goad, acting local depul\ Public Trustee, made Ihe presentation, and wished Hi' 1 recipient happiness and prosperity. A novel empmymenl is open in women, which can he described as that of "professional maiden aunt." Mothers are asking for middle-aged women of refined appearance and firm character, who will call for their daughters and escort them home from dances. The professional maiden aunt, says the Weekly Scotsman, will be exonerated from tiie arduous duties of the ohsold • chaperon. Hit occupation will not hegin unfit the small hours of Hie morning, when she win rail for her charges and escorl Ihein to Ihe safely of lb" maternal roof, I liess of arguments and protests. Debutantes and others Who have hitherto enj".ve,| early liloril- ,;■■« suppers an I In iiie-poinc parties uu • marred by any aimlly presence are already shuddering at liie shadowy \ * ion of |lie neal black clad ligure who will snatch ilmm I ceo Ihe ballroom (Imir during Ihe lasl few bar? uf a - rax ishin.l! w a it/.. FAREWELL TO MISS COLLINS. A ph asanl lillle surprise was len- j dered lo Miss Gidlins. lale assislanlteacher al the High Sc| I, ~„ Tlnirs- I d.;;. after n. Al the ciinelusiiin "1 I sid I duties Mr Kben Wilson, princi- I pal. al, Ihe reipiesl of Ihe pupil-, pie- ' sented her with a handsome suit case, , and oh behalf of the slab' he asked her acceptance of two pictui es. in a eulogistic speech Mr Wilson spoke of Ihe good work done by Miss Collins, and trusted she would soon he restored lo health and able to resume Leaching. Afternoon tea, which followed, proved a merry meal, after which Ihe guest took farewell of her I ile associates, who all wished her a pleasant holiday and renewed health. iin Friday evening the members of Ihe old Girls' and uld Beys' As: ialion of the High Seltol gave Miss Collins a. surprise pai ly al Ihe Girls' Hostel. Miss Scherer, presidenl of the Old Girls, was ably assisted by Ihe members in making Ihe evening a success, which it certainly was. Games, competitions, music and dancing lilted Ihe programme. At supper Lime Mr Jack Bollard, president of ihe Old Boys, in a happy speech, presented Miss Gollins wilh a case of afternoon lea spoons and a silver cake dish. The recipient was completely surprised, but spoke her thanks' very feelingly. G I wishes and r.irewells were showered on their lale kadi t by the young entertainers as the;, prepared for Ihe homeward journey, F.A.C. PICMiC. baiurday proved an ideal day for the picnic given by the fanners' Auctioneering Company. An early start | was made on the Manuwai, which carried a large number of eager merrymakers up to the Narrows, Ihe spot chosen for the festivities. Every care had been taken by those in charge of Hie arrangements so thai nothing was wanting that would tend Lo the enjoyment of everyone. Sports of every kind, including swimming race.-,, were keenly contested, and numerous games indulged in. The catering was entrusted to Mr l.owry, and Ihe full jus. Lice done to the good tilings provided proved their excellence. The return trip .was made about li o'clock, when the young people were landed, and those who cared lo rejoined Ihe steamer later on, when a concerl company enlivened Ihe evening wilh musical and vocal items, and dancing was also one of Ihe attractions of Ihe trip. Refreshments were plentifully supplied en route.