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Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16485, 2 May 1925, Page 13 (Supplement)

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Mrs A. J. Bond has returned from a visit to Auckland.

Mrs T. B. InsoU ha gone to Auck land tor a short holiday.

Miss Betty Roberts, of Wangan 4 is staying with Mrs S. Simmonds.

Mrs A. Furze is visiting her daughter. Mrs C. Bennett, at Orini.

Miss L. Walinutt, of Auckland, was up for the races. Mrs Douglas, of Auckland, has been staying with Mrs Geo. Hyde. Mr and Mrs F. Jolly have returned from their holiday up North. Miss Clemow, of Auckland, is visiting Mrs Sanders at Raglan. Mrs J. O’Sullivan, of Raglan, stayed with Mrs Rawlinson for the races. Mrs Fred Jones, of Devonport, is the guest of Mrs G. E. Buckland. Mrs Kreisler, who is an American, is accompanying her husband on his tour of Australia and New Zealand. Mrs Melville, matron of the High School Girls’ Hostel, has gone to England on a twelve months' holiday. Mrs Geo. Fowlds. junr., of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs Baird, at Harbour View, Raglan. Nurse A. Wallis, from the Waikato Hospital, is tn Rctorua with her sister Hazel, who is under treatment there. • • • • Mrs Sinclair, of Napier, stayed with her sister .Mrs Gerald Stead) for the races. ■ see Mrs W. C. Ring, of Hinuera, was with Mrs E. J. Stewart during the race time. Miss Marjorie McMillan, of Auckland. was in Hamilton for the races on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ballin. of Christchurch, were in Hamilton for the races, and were the guests of their daughter, Mrs Caro. Miss M. Johnston, of the staff of the Hamilton High School, left for Australia yesterday on a three months' leave. Miss Dorothea Spinney was the guest of Miss Drennan at ’’Sonning" during her visit to Hamilton, and the organising for her recitals was capably carried out by Mrs T. Rogers. Mrs F. Bond, who was In Auckland singing at Madame Alnsley's concert, at the Town Hall, last Monday evening, is back tn Hamilton. The two songs Mrs Bond rendered were most enjoyable, and were greatly appreciated by the audience. Misses V. and M. B. Multrus returned from Sydney by the s.s. Maunganui during the week. They have been on holiday with their sister, Mrs C. Lloyd Jones, of Strathflcld, Sydney. GalU-Curci has one indisputable xlaim to pre eminence—the slimness of her figure 'says a writer In Smith's Weekly). She must be the world's .slimmest prima donna, unless we can admit Australian Gladys Verona Into the class. Amelita turns the scales ' at 9st I lib, and she can touch her toes without bending her knees. Gloria Swanson's £5OO a day contract lifts her to a dizzy altitude above the rest of the high-salaried film . stars. Mr Adolph Zukor. the head of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. was declared to be more responsible than any other man for the high salaries in the profession, and began the competition as far back as 1917 by offering Mary Pickford £lBBO a week, states an exchange. Ironically enough, it was the Famous PlayersLasky Corporation which less than two years ago declared a ’’lock-out” against the employment of high-sal-aried stars. The stars capitulated bv accepting a reduction to £l6O a week each. Now, however, this Corporation has secured Miss Swanson for £5OO a day. Chaplin has obtained as much as £215,000 for a series of eight pictures; Mary Pickford £70.000 each for three pictures; Norma Talmadge £70.000 each for 12 pictures; Constance Talmadge £28,000 each for 12 pictures, and Katherine Macdonald. Charles Ray and Anita Stewart £20,000 per picture. The weekly wage of Constance Talmadge. Dorothy Dalton. Pauline Frederick and Larry Semon Is nver £lOOO each.

A unique event for MorrinsvtUe attracted particular public attention when a bridal party appeared at the Registrar's office, some of the members being attfred in typical Scotch costumes. Bagpipes were played both before and after the ceremony, and this attracted a large crowd of interested people, who watched the proceedings, for it is perhaps the first occasion that an event of such a nature has taken place in this town. The contracting parties were Mrs E. M. King and Mr Charles Campbell Falconer, both of Hamilton, and who were in Morrinsville on a short holiday. The bride wore a navy blue costume trimmed with fur. with fawn velour hat, but the bridegroom was dressed In kilts, everything complete. The bridesmaid. Miss Beryl King, was also attired in typical Scotch costume, as was also the best man, Mr S. Rogerson, both of Hamilton. The arrival of the bridal party was heralded by the best man making full use of his bagpipes. When the Registrar had completed the ceremony, the piper hurried outside and played “The Campbells are Coming," which was rather appropriate as the bridegroom's second name was Campbell. It was rather unusual to see showers of confetti flying outside the post office, where bridal couples usually enter and go away unheralded and unnoticed. It is often found that skirts, unless tight nt the waist, or made specially to wear with jumpers, droop unevenly. and this can be prevented if braces are worn (states a writer in an exchange;. They are best made of firm, soft material—some nets are satisfactory—and two strips, each about ijin wide when doubled (as they should be for firmness), are necessary. They must be fastened to the belt at the back, about two inches apart (one Inch from the middle), crossed, and brought over the shoulders to the front. No hard and fast rule can be made as to the position of the front fastening, as it depends on the wearer's figure, and usually it is best near the hips. If liked, the braces can be crossed at the front as well as at the back, or each end be forked, as aman’s are. When the corner fasten-

ing place has been found, hooks should be sewn on the braces and eyes on the skirt, so that there will be no further trouble in this matter. The length of the braces depends on the wearer's height, and, when Otting them, it is advisable to stand before a long mirror. MISS DOROTHEA SPINNEY. THE WORLD FAMOUS RECITER. Not for years has Hamilton had the privilege of hearing Miss Dorothea Spinney, the world famous interpreter of Greek plays. She has not her equal; her art is perfect—what more can one say? Nor does she confine herself to the interpretation of Greek plays; in Shakespearean tragedy’, likewise, she excels. On Monday afternoon, in the High School Assembly Hall. Miss Spinney presented ’'Hamlet" to an audience of 500 children of all ages, from .the High School, Technical College, Whltlora Public School, and Sonning. Miss Spinney remarked that never had she seen such concentration —to whom is the honour due? To her own marvellous interpretation of one of the great Shakespearean tragedies. She held those pupils spellbound for over two hours, and they will never forget her, nor will they ever forget ‘■Hamlet.” On Tuesday morning Miss Spinney gave a short address to the pupils of Sonning. Needless to say it was intensely interesting. Her main theme was beauty—the beauty of nature, of art, of literature; and she urged all to make their minds beautiful. In conclusion she advised them to “mend their speech" by using only pure vowels and beautiful language, so that they might attain the perfection of She Grel»k goddesses. In the Methodist Hall on Tuesday evening Miss Spinney gave a perfr.lt) rendering of the “Hippolytus" of E’jlpides. She was worthy of a much larger audience. It is almost incredible that from a town the size of Hamilton so few should do honour to one who has done so much to give to the world the everlasting beauty of Grecian tragedy. Is Is that we are too materialistic, too utilitarian Well micht we cry out. as did Wordswortn: The world is too much with us; late and soon; Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon! Miss Spinney leaves New Zealand at the end of the month, but she win probably pay Hamilton another visit before she goes, when she will present “Iphigenia" of Euripides, a play that will appeal to old and young. As this will doubtless be this talented lady's last public performance in the Dominion 1 sincerely trust that Hamilton will extend to her the reward due to her wonderful genius. MAUNGATAUTARI GATHERINGS. A Jumble Afternoon. On Tuesday, April 21, an afternoon was heid in the Maungatautari hall, in honour of the coming event of Miss Ida Adams' wedding. The hall was tastefully arranged in the form of a drawing-room. During the afternoon a competition, causing much fun, was won by Mrs Day, and the musical items which wert given were much appreciated by all. Four little tots then carried in a hamper well filled with useful articles I for Miss Adams' acceptance, amid j much applause. The delicious tffter- ; noon tea augmented the sociability I which reigned throughout the afternoon. Miss Adams briefly thanked the donors for their kindness and the kind wishes for her future welfare. An “At Home.” On Thursday afternoon, April 23, Miss Adams entertained her friends at an afternoon tea at her home. Miss Adams received her guests In a sweet marocain frock. A competition and musical iems were again indulged in, the competition being won by Mrs Middleton. A delightfully dainty and appetising afternoon tea was partaken of. Those present were: Mesdamcs F. Sticks, C. Peake, J. Scott, G. Middleton, G. Strawbridge, A. McVicar, J. Budge, D. Ariell, Wallace, McCann, Watson, E. Nickle, H. Cooper (Cambridge), J. T. Sticks, W. Walter, M. Sticks (Landheme), Misses J. Watson, J. Strawbridge, F, Strawbridge, M. Sticks, A. Bedell, M. Walker, M. Peake. A Farewell Dance. A very enjoyable dance was held in the Maungatautari hall on Friday, April 24, when a large gathering of residents, from both Hora Hora and Manugatautari districts, assembled together to do honour to the departing guests of the evening, Miss Adams and Mr Watson, who are shortly to be married. The hall was prettily decorated with evergreens, flowers, and green and pink streamtr’s. The floor was in its usual excellent order, and Mr J. Scott made an efficient M.C. Good local music was supplied, and left nothing to be desired. Occasion was taken to present Miss Adams and Mr Watson with a handsome rosebowl, from the boys and young men of the district as a lasting token of goodwill and esteem. Mr Scott, the oldest resident of the district, who was called upon to make the presentation, voiced the sentiments of ail present in his reference to the regret felt at the departure of so popular a couple. In handing the present for Miss Adams’ acceptance, and wished them every happiness and prosperity in thejr new sphere. Mr Watson suitably responded, and said that he was leaving the district richer than he was when he eame into it, for he came in without a wife, and was going out with one. Dancing was again indulged in until midnight, when the singing of "Auld Lang Syne” brought a very happy evening to a close. NATIONAL BABY WEEK. The National League for Health, Maternity and Child Welfare, and the Central Council for Infant and Child Welfare have decided to hold a National Baby Week in connection with the Wembley Exhibition. The competition is open to children (and to their mothers) of British-born subjects. There are six classes, namely: (1) 6 months to 12 months of age, (2) 12 months to 2 years, (3) 2 years to 5 years, (4) twins of 5 years. (5) triplets of 4 years, and (6) quadruplets of 3 years. Entries must reach the Council in London by June 13. Gipsy has received a number of leaflets giving details of the competition, copies of which anyone interested can obtain on application. Flat-irons should not be allowed to become red-hot, for they will rot retain the heat properly afterwards.