WOMEN’S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15272, 23 June 1923, Page 13 (Supplement)

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mrs Lindsay Ewen is visiting Mrs B. Swen, and intends going on to Cambridge and Auckland.

Miss Onion, of Auckland, spent the week-end with Miss Rogerson at “The Pah.”

* * * » Mrs Ellicott has gone to Kawau for a fortnight’s holiday.

Mrs Towsey was the guest of Mrs H. G. Ross while in Hamilton this week.

Miss McDonald, of Whangarei, has been staying with her sister, Mrs A. Day, at Claudelands. * * » » Miss Jackson, of Ruapuke, has been visiting her mother, Mrs Penniket, at Ohaupo. Mrs John Friend, of Invercargill, is in Hamilton visiting her daughter, Mrs G. M. Don, who is at present in Riverlea private hospital. Mrs Don’s friends'will be glad to learn that she is making a good recovery, and expects to leave the hospital in about a fortnight. * * * * Mrs Edward Allen, of Cambridge, is leaving by the lonic .to join her daughter, Miss Muriel Allen, there. Mrs Allen expects to be absent from New Zealand for some time. Miss Allen, whose stage name in Miss Joan Muirella, has earned high encomiums in London as a contralto singer. FAREWELL TO MRS A, E. DAY. Mfs F. T. Wilson gave a farewell afternoon on Friday to Mrs A. E. Day, who leaves shortly with her husband, who has been appointed to the Hastings district. ... Bridge formed the amusement for the afternnoon, Mesdames Cowles and F. Jolly being the prize-winners, which they thoughtfuly handed to the guest of the hour as a small souvenir of the gathering. A toothsome tea of homemade cakes was served as an interlude to the game, and was most acceptable. The vases of beautiful late rbses. which adorned the rooms, were much admired. Mrs Wilson was wearing a pretty frock of navy silk Milanese. Others present were: Mesdames T. Jolly, A. E. Day, A. E. Manning, S. Bennett, Rewes, Griffiths, Bert. Hume, F. Jolly, P. R. Stewart, E. P. Cowles, Rawson, Monckton, H. Hopkins, P. E. Stevens, Pountney, and Misses Jolly (2), and Walnutt. WOMEN’S THOUGHT LEAGUE. At the monthly meeting of the Women’s Thought League next Friday afternoon Miss Noble will read a paper on- “Clothing,’’.'which should be very interesting. The musical programme Is in the hands of Mrs Shirley, and promises to be one of the best yet gone through, and the usual tea will be attended to by,the committee. - A FAREWELL. On Saturday, June 16, the members r' of the Whitiora Croquet Club met at ' ’the residence of the vice-president (Mrs Prenton) to bid. farewell to'Miss Matheson, who is leaving shortly to be married. After a delicious afternoon tea, Mrs Jenkin (president), in a neat bpeech, regretted losing Miss Matheson as a member and asked her to accept a small present in remembrance of the many happy hours spent on Whitiora greens, and wished her every joy in her married life. Miss Matheson feelingly responded, after which a small musical programme was given, concluding with “Auld Lang Syne.” The ladies present were Mesdames Jenkin, Prenton, Andrews, Benton, Burrow, Evans, Hodgkinson, -Newson, Irvine, Kibblewhite, Robson, Gough, Blomfleld, Webb, Perrin, and Misses Hawkins and Matheson. GEISHA GIRLS’ DANCE. A very pleasant little dance was held last Saturday evening in the Lake Kiosk. It was arranged by the Geisha Girls of the Old Girls’ Musical Circle, and proved one of the happiest little dances held this season. The room was nicely decorated with red and black streamers, with bowis of violets placed at intervals around the room. Miss Lee supplied the music, extras being given by Misses K.' Sims and M. Bishop and Mr F. Sullivan. Miss S. Emmett (piano), Messrs L. Scott (violin) and J. Ebbefc (saxophone) provided the jazz items 1 . Those present were Mrs Free and Miss Rowlandson (chaperones), Misses Emmet, Hodgson (2), J. Howe, Wilkes (2), W. Manning, K. Simms, .Lloyd (2), I. Ifodd, M. Ingpen, Williams, M. Bishop, M. Dowd, D. Speight, D. Chainey, T. McCornish (Auckland), R. Tate, M. Gwynne, M. Hodson and C. Jones. JOYLAND. During the season Joyland has had many successful evenings at the Alexandra Hall, but those who were present last Tuesday are of the unanimous opinion that Joyland excelled itselt on that occasion. The floor was in excellent condition, the novel lighting effects were exceptionally good, and Joyland’s orchestra, surrounded by beautiful palms in the centre of the hall, delighted everyone. A novelty in the form of community singing met with instant success. Miss Agnes Ilalliday and Mr Robert Blackie were the song leaders. The words of the songs were projected upon a screen at the far end of the hall, where all could read them. The large audience present thoroughly enlered into the spirit , of the thing, and as there were many splendid voices the combined effect was excellent. As usual the arrangements for the evening were perfect, and the promoter deserves every praise for providing such a splendid entertainment. KITCHEN EVENING AT TE KOWHAI. On Thursday evening a kitchen evening was tendered to Miss Henson and Mr Roy Limmer, who arc shortly to be married. Though rain fell unceasingly, and the roads were in a shocking state, the hall was crowded, and a very pleasant evening was spent in dancing, cards, etc. The music for

the dancing was supplied by Mrs A. Hooper, Mrs Jacobs and Miss Mathers contributing extras, while Mr A. Porter performed the duties of M.G. During the evening Mrs Jacobs sang several songs, and excellent recitations were rendered by Misses Jameson and Jean Nicol, all the items being encored. The whole stage was strewn with gifts for the kitchen, all useful articles, and V few duplications. These were pre- \ aented to the young couple by Mr

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Gillespie, who wished them on behalf of those present future health and happiness. Mr Roy Limmer briefly responded. MRS CYRIL TOWSEY, Mrs Cyril Towsey, who was in excellent voice and excelled herself in the vocal gems rendered at the recital on Thursday evening, wore a most beautiful gown. It was of mastic blue satin, draped and embroidered richly with silver, and a long train gave elegance to the exquisite toilette. Her only ornament was a set of long pearl earrings. A bouquet of pink roses was handed to Mrs Towsey, which against the frock of blue was most effective. A STUDIO DANCE. Mr W. Russell-Wood entertained a few friends in honour of Miss Mathieson, on Tuesday evening, in his studio in the Railway Buildings. It was a cup and saucer party, and the nice array of china which later in the evening was presented to the honoured guest by Mr Wood, will be a most acceptable collection of articles, which w-ill always recall the friends who gave them. The room was very bright with-bowls of flowers, streamers, and- Chinese lanterns. Dancing was, of course, the main item, but a mirth-provoking competition was also in evidence. The supper was delicious, and during the interval the host made reference to the approaching departure of Miss Mathieson for Takapuna, where her future home is to be, and emphasised the fact that to know her was to like her. Mr Prenton replied on the recipient’s behalf, and while thanking them for the evening and all its gifts, said he could not refrain from concurring with all the nice things Mr Wood had said, as Miss Mathieson had endeared herself to all her friends, who would sadly miss her, but who all wished heF the best of luck. Amongst those present were Mesdames Prenton and Carossa, and Misses Cole, Needham, Burrow, Austen, and Mathieson. A LINEN EVENING. Mrs W. Burrows gave a linen evening on Thursday for Miss Mathieson, who shortly joins the ranks of the Benedicts. Dancing and music filled up the hours of what was a happy gathering, w'hicli seemed to draw its brightness from the hostess and her daughter Lois' both of whom were tireless in their efforts to give everyone a right royal time, and well did they succeed. The spacious double room was very gay with baskets of hanging ferns, spring bulbs, balloons and streamers. The music for the dancing was played by Mrs Bennett Lowry and Mr Watson. Songs were contributed during the evening by Mesdames Temple, Mewton, Misses M. Joll, Mathieson, , and Pocock. Mr and Mrs Burrows san ß i a duet, Mrs Prenton gave a monologue, and Miss Beryl Higgott played a piano solo.

Supper-time was a scene of jollity. Notwithstanding the lovely supper the young people were indulged with bonbons and other merry-making luxuries. During the recess Mr Burrow presented Miss Mathieson with the beautiful and useful collection of linen which the guests had brought, and spoke very feelingly of the loss they were sustaining by her departure. He wished her every happiness in her new sphere. After musical honours had been accorded her Miss Mathieson asked Mr Prenton to express, her thanks for the affectionate tribute accorded her by her friends. Hearty cheers were also added for the host and hostess. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Prenton, Temple, B. Lowry, Jenkins, Mewton, Blomfield, Webbe, Perrin, and Misses Wilson, Higgott, Pocock, Wood, Watson, Storry, Tate, and L. and R. Joll. BACHELORS’ BALL. If the success of the ball given by the bachelors of Frankton on Wednesday can bo judged by the beauty of the hall for the occasion then it must have been unqualified, for never have I seen the room better clothed. From the ceiling were hung hundreds of coloured streamers caught temporarily against the wall, while numberless balloons ol every colour were floating jauntily wherever a space could be found for them. Masses of golden wattle surrounded the stage, which' was turned into a resting spot f6r the chaperons. The colour scheme for the supper tables, which were attended to by Mrs Hampton, was purple and gold, with vases of spring bulbs, which formed a suitable setting for the lovely supper laid out. Scott's orchestra played their popular music, and the floor was in glassy order. Great satisfaction, must have been felt by the committee and its secretary, Mr Perry, at the very evident enjoyment of those present, wl-.-eh. could only exist by the excellent management and perfect arrangement wiiich prevailed. After supper the long streamers were let loose, and the dancers soon became engulfed in a mass of colour, which as It whirled along catching up the gay tints of the dresses appeared almost like a glowing rainbow. Extras were played by Messrs Hogg and Goddard The carnival-like appearance of the room was heightened by the pretty and many-hued dresses of the ladies. I append a few: —Mesdames Cantwell, gold satin and lace; Halcrow, white satin and gold lace; A. Bentley, lemon radiant silk, with an overdress of lace; M. Bentley, cerise satin; Burton, pink silk and- black lace; Ritchie, flame satin; Hodge, green satin with lace overdress; Harper, lemon silk; Corlenson, black beaded satin; Hampton, gold satin and overdress of black lace; Miller, black silk, draped with black spangled net; Peters, fawn crepe de chine, embroidered with steel; and Misses Hynes, green satin handsomely beaded; Phelps, blue ninon; Perham, pink spangled satin; B. Beale, blue spangled georgette; Hogg, saxe satin with gold touches; Elliott, black silk; N. Elliott, white silk and lacc; Barnes, blue net over gold satin; Choate, nattier blue silk and lace; Barns, gold lace over silk; Beale, black satin, embroidered, with lacc overdress; Barns, vieux rose silk and lace; Henderson, pink silk embroidered with beads: McHarry, lavender crepe de chine; Taylor, black satin and lace; Mclntosh, blue satin and silver; McMahon, rose satin de luxe and lacc overdress; Henderson, lemon crepe de chine; Harper, saxe spangled crepe de chine; Parvis, black velvet and lace; Hardingham, heliotrope ninon over satin; Thompson, black satin with gold; Roche, black crepe de chine and gold touches; P. Hall, black with touches of red; T. Hail, black velvet with panels and sleeves 0 f Oriental cloth and girdle of red; G. Hall, lemon georgette; Keavil, black brooada-

MISS DORIS DUANE, Miss Doris Duane, the clever littlo English actress now in Hamilton with “ Scandal,” blazed her own theatrical trail. “ Save for a musical uncle or two,” says Miss Duane, “ I am the first of the family to cross the footlights. In fact, I was hardly ever allowed to see a play until I grew up. I was born in London and educated for a musical career. After gaining my diploma and having got together a good clientele of pupils the humdrum of a teacher’s life began to pall. England, in the midst of the Great War, was calling, for voluntary workers, and I abandoned the musical profession and went into Woolwich Arsenal, shellmaking. Under doctor’s orders I gave that up, and eventually found myself in the chorus of “ Very Good, Eddie ” at the Palacef-Theatre, London. There I discovered that I had found my real vocation. Everyone was most encouraging, and I was not long waiting for my chance. I had not been 12 months in the business when I had played the principal soubrette parts in no less than three big English musical comedy successes, including “ Shanghai,” in which I replaced Dorothy

Brunton during her illness. I did not want that sort of work, so moved into drama, and met with some success, playing witli Charles Ilawtrey in ‘ Eliza Comes to Stay,” and in ‘ Scandal ’ in London and New York. “ With all my work I have loved it ever since I came into it. I have never ceased to study, and sought to develop and understand. My 'aim always has been to express with sincerity and simplicity. That, I think, Is the secret of the finest artistry.” Miss Duane is enjoying her tour of the Dominion, although the rough weather has made the comprehensive tour rather strenuous. She has always had tile desire to see New Zealand, of which she had heard so much. At the close of the present tour she will go to South Africa, and then probably back to England. WEDDING. , SARICJI —HOACII. A wedding which attracted a great amount of interest was solemnised at the Roman Catholic Church, Morrinsvillc by the Missioner, Rev. Father McGrath, when John Saricli, of Morrinsville, was married to Miss Edith Pear! Roach, of Pinko, the youngest daughter of Mrs and Mr ,1. Roacti, of Piako. The bride wore a handsome grey costume and hat to match. The,, chief bridesmaid was Miss Phyllis O’Brien, and Mr John Pergomet was best man. The wedding breakfast was served at Rivetl’s restaurant. The happy couple left by the express train for Auckland. Before putting up clean curtains, stick the curtain pins into a cage of soap, and they will not rust.