WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16626, 17 October 1925, Page 15 (Supplement)

WOMEN'S WORLD

By "Gipsy"

Dr. and Mrs Gower and Mrs T. olden returned on the Aorangi from a •ip to England.

Mrs 11. Haseler, who has been health recruiting, has returned greatly benefited by the holiday.

Mr and Mrs 11. B. .Tonkin left last week to take up their residence for a time in Auckland.

'Mr and Mrs C. Francis have returned from their wedding trip to Rotorua.

Mrs W. R. Booth, of Tc Bapa, and Miss E. M. Rotlrwell returned on Thursday from a holiday to Hclensville.

Mr and Mrs E. Beeves, who have been on a visit to England, returned this week to Hamilton.

Miss Thelma Edlin, of Hamilton, left yesterday for Australia, with Mrs F; Staig, to join the Staig " Globe of Death " act.

Mr and Mrs Bruce Mercer are visiting Christchureh this coming week, and will be there during the racing carnival.

Mrs W. H. Hume and Mrs A. J. Storey left this week for Wellington, where they will attend the New Zealand ladies' golf tournament, which is being played on Miramar links. ♦ * * *

The engagement is announced of Mollie, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Scott, u Tahora," Gisbornc, to Harry, only son of Mr and Mrs J. M. Hall, Roto-o-Rangi, Cambridge.

Miss Enid Ross, of Hamilton, who Js visiting America, had to enter a hospital at Los Angeles, recently to undergo a slight operation to her foot. At latest advices she was making good progress towards recovery. . • • • •

Annette Kellerman drew one of the biggest crowds ever recorded on the Pacific Coast, when she attracted thousands of women folk to the Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, last month, and gave a talk on beauty. So great was the struggle to obtain admission that many of the women were injured.

As indicating the general adoption 'of shingling or bobbing in America, a Hamilton girl who is visiting America, writes that at a party in Los Angeles recently she was the only -girl among over 20 who wore her hair long. Though not relishing the idea of losing her tresses, which are unusually long and luxuriant, she was seriously thinking of falling into line with the ghingled ones.

' A very pleasing function took place at Whatawhata on Friday evening, When the telephone subscribers of the district presented Miss Libbie Rothwell with a gold wristlet watch and Miss Lilla Rothwell with a necklet of pearls as a token of appreciation of their services while in the exchange. Their brother, Mr Frank Rothwell, suitably replied on their behalf, and thanked jhe donors for their beautiful gifts.

Miss Enid Boss, writing by last mail from Los Angeles, America, tells of a rther amusing experience. She saw position advertised in a local paper; the qualifications required (education, etc.) made her imagine that a secondary schoolteacher at least was required. But to her amusement she found that the position advertised was that of a saleswoman in a shoe store. Evidently shop assistants are required to have a good education in the United States I

Whilst on her way to a rehearsal of "The Royal Divorce," in Melbourne, Muriel Starr, the well-known actress, who was driving a sedan car, was forced on to the footpath by another car. Miss Starr's car mounted the footpath and pinned Loo Soon, a Chinese cabinetmaker, to the wall of the Oxford Hotel. The unfortunate man is now in a serious condition at Melbourne Hospital. FAREWELL EVENING. On Tuesday Miss Walnutt gave a pleasant bridge evening in farewell to Mrs Meek,.who with her husband has been for. some months in Hamilton. Spring flowers made the room bright. The supper' was very daintily served, amidst the merry badinage which made the party such an enjoyable one, Miss Wallnutt wore a dress of kingfisher blue silk, and others present were: Mesdames T. B. Insoll, P. T. Wilson, E. H. O'Meara, T. Y. .Lusk. G. Hyde, A. L. Shepherd, E. Rawson, C. Recce, and Misses Wyatt and Stevens. CONCERT PARTY, Mrs Anchor organised a very enjoyable concert in the children's Sunshine Ward on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the Sunshine League. Those who. contributed items were: Songs, Miss Blanche Ibbotsen and Miss Milliccnt Ibbotsen; dances and recitations, Miss Audrey Andrews and Miss Beverley McCrackcn; humorous recitation, Miss Marjorie Anchor. At the close of the concert the children gave three cheers for the concert party for the delightful afternoon that had been ppent. BRIDGE PARTY. A DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON. Mrs A. H. Nicoll (Cambridge) gave a delightful bridge afternoon last week to some of her Cambridge and Hamilton friends. The artistic room was beautifully decorated with tangerine and yellow Iceland poppies and bowls of azaleas. Mrs Nicoll received her guests in a handsome gown of black marocain, with blue iWured panels; Mrs Hcrrold, who assisted the hostess, was gowned in black satin embossed with crimson roses. The interval to discuss the delicious tea was a merry one. Those present were Mesdarnes M. Wells, 11. Lewis, "-• E. Roberts, W. Stapley, N. Banks, G. Taylor, Caldwell, E. R. Lee, and Misses Cox, Gwynneth and Christophers (Cambridge), Mesdames Meek, 11. Douglas, E. R. Grcsham, E. Rawson, T. Y. Lusk, T. .lolly, R. J. Matthews, and Miss M. Stevens (Hamilton). NEW STOCKINGS. EMBROIDERED CLOCKS. The new stockings from Paris, which are designed for wearing with the fashionable short skirts, show embroidered clocks extending lo Lie knee and terminating in a monogram. Sometimes "ic monogram is embroidered at Hie side nT the ankle. The embroidery is often elaborate. Stockings for evening wear are ornamented with •varaaziLc. --

ORPHANS' CLUB. LADIES' NIGHT. The ladies' night at the Orphans' Club was this year a greater success than ever. The musical programme by the Orphans was most, excellent, While the orchestra was a delight to everyone present. The supper, boiuitiful and delicious, was eulogised on every side. Dr. Douglas. Guardian, was in the chair, and supported by Mr P. B. Stewart, president, while Mr A. H. Powell, as secretary, was übiquitous, and the right man in I lie right place. At the conclusion of supper the room was cleared by the Orphans, and dancing was indulged in. This new innovation was much appreciated by the quests, especially as the excellent music was supplied by the Orphans' orchestra. Among those present I noticed Mcsrlames If. Douglas, P. B. Stewart, A. 11. Bowell. F. Gruar, W. J. King, W. J. Stevens. C. L. Mac Diarmid, H. J. Ferguson,.F. D. Pinfold, S. Wilson, Evans,

W. McNicol, R. .T. S. Gray, F. Innes, F. Roscoo, I). Meredith, Couper, W. Cann, E. M. Masters. Grant, A. M. Bisley, L. Faville, J. F. Smith, B. 11. Wood, Hutchison, C. Long, and Misses K. Stewart, Cann, Johnstone, Mahoney, Ebbett, I. Gruar, J. Stevens, Wilson.

HAMILTON CROQUET CLUB. OFFICIAL OPENING. The Hamilton Croquet Club held its official opening on Saturday, when a very representative number of players and visitors were present. The Ngaruawahia, Cambridge, Frankton, Frankton Railway, and Whitiora Clubs were all represented. Mr 11. Howden, president of the club, welcomed everyone, and wished the club every success during the season now commenced, and called upon Mrs A. .Toll to croquet the first hoop. This was done amidst applause, and the lawns were declared open. The play for the afternoon was competitive, and consisted of clock golf, target croquet, and progressive games usual to such occasions. The winner;, for the various events were: Mcsdames Simpson and Andrew for progressive croquet; Mrs Todd for target croquet; and Mrs Adam for clock golf. The tea was daintily served in the pavilion, and was most refreshing. Among those present were: Mesdames Patterson, Todd, Hutt and Woollams (Ngaruawahia), Boyce, Boberts, McDcrmott, and Hardy (Cambridge), Simpson, 0. Ganc and Martin (Cambridge Domain), Newson, Andrews, Evans, Kibblcwhite, Higgolt, and Irvine (Whitiora)', Belgravc, Andrews, Allen, O'Brien, Halbcry, Maude, Clayton, Higgins, Ashby (Frankton), Howard (Frankton Railway), Prcntis, Gruar, W. J. King, F. Gruar, W. Horton, J. Osborne, T. B. Dillicar, A. 11. Powell, T. Piatt, T. A. Lucas, Pinfold, Barker, Adam, B. Ewcn, W. J. Stevens, L. Ewen, 0. Smith, Lcs. Ewcn, Haseler, B. Mercer, York, Hutchinson, J. Totman, F. T. Wilson, Wilkes, E. English, Young, Maunder, B. Coombes, E. M. Masters, Seifert, B. Menzics.

OPENING OP BOWLS. HAMILTON EAST CLUB. The bowlers of Hamilton East were favoured with a nice afternoon for their official opening last Saturday. The greens were in excellent order, and looked very businesslike when peopled with a multitude of eager bowlers, all anxious for a win.

Mr Prickett, president of the club, welcomed the visitors and members, and was followed by Mr Meredith, president of the Hamilton Club, and Mr Pilkington. Mr J. R. Fow, Mayor, and Mr J. A. Young also spoke and wished the club a successful season. Mrs Prickett then rolled the jack, and the greens were declared open amidst cheers.

A bountiful tea was dispensed by the ladies' committee, consisting of Mesdames Prickett, Parnell, Norreli, 11. Prickett, and Jenkim who ably attended to the wants of all present. Among the ladies were: Mesdarnes Lymburne, Rawlinson, Wycherly, Ryburn, Jordan, Lewis, 11. Hayr, Pilkington, Hodgson, Jenkn, Neas, A. T. Watson, Wood, McKechnie, Nicholson, and Miss Gadd. SOCIAL AT HILLCREST. The fifth social in connection with the Hillcrcst Swimming Bath Fund eventuated on Friday. The occasion was also made a farewell to Mr and Mrs 11. A." Young and family, who leave shortly to take up their residence in Christchureh. Mi' E. M. Masters, in a happy speech, said that Mr and Mrs Young would be sadly missed at Hillcrcst. They were both very popular, and could always be depended upon to assist any project for the welfare of the district. In wishing them prosperity and health in their new homo Mr Masters asked them to accept from Iheir friends at Hillcrcst a few mementos of the pleasant hours spent together. To Mrs Young he handed a handsome suitcase, and to Mr Young a case of pipes; Masters Austen and Teddy were the recipients of books by Robert Louis Stevenson; and Miss Margaret was presented with a doll. Mr and Mrs Young both spoke, and thanked the donors for their gifts. Musical honours, with Mrs H. C. Ross at the piano, were lustily sung by the company. The evening'was passed with dancing and music, and was a very pleasant one. The dance music was supplied by Misses G. Miller Piano), A. Miller (violin), and Mr Johnson (saxophone). Mrs 11. A. Young played Padcrcwski's "Minuet" beautifully, and Mrs Buckingham, Miss Bell and Mr Saunders delighted the audktfJiflj-wUh vocal items. The sweets supplied by Miss M. Beale were delicious, and found ready sale. The proceeds greatly helped the baths fund. Cards and ping-pong were also in full swing, and there were games for all. Amongst those present were Mesdames F.'. M. Masters. Kelly, 11. C. Boss, McPhorson, Morrin, Sargeant, Elliott, Forster, Ross, Taylor, Pilkington, Best, Webster, Grigsby, Wilson, Coles, A. Ramsay, Harper, Miller, Moran, Buckingham, Saunders, Me~ Kenzie, and Misses Elliott, Wightman. C. Tisch, Mawson, Taylor (2), MasIces, Rogers, Turley, Smith, Bayly, Hr.therway. Devil t, Henderson, Clarke, Brett, Wilkes, Edmondson, Hunger ■Auckland), Ross. Nickle, Faull, Miller <:■•), A. Bell, Wilson, Beck, and McKenzie.

A motor Ihief watching a. London family preparing to depart Tor the seaside, "stole Hie car when he thought sufficient luggage had been piled'into ir. The distracted owners rushed lo th'- police, saying I lie re was a baby girl in lie' lonneau. The child's 'Ties apparently nonplussed tiic thief, who, as soon as it wns dark, returned the , ear to an adjacent strcct-