THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1464, 16 May 1918, Page 32

THE SOCIAL WORLD

Announcements of engagements, and contributions of interest relating to weddings and social gatherings should be sent to Lady Editor, “Sporting and Dramatic Review” Office, Auckland, In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication). Photographs of wedding groups will be reproduced by arrangement.

Mrs. George Purchas, of Auckland, is on a visit to New Plymouth, where she is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Jordan.

Dr. and Mrs. Lindsay, Auckland, have been visiting their daughter in Nelson.

Miss Betty Kenderdine, Auckland, is on a visit to Mrs. C. M. Banks, Wellington.

Mrs. Mellsop, Palmerston North, who has been secretary of the Ladies’ Golf Club for 15 years, presented the club with a beautiful silver rose bowl for competition before departing for Auckland, her new home.

Mrs. Walter Macfarlane, Kaiwara, Canterbury, paid a short visit to Wellington to meet her daughter, Mrs. Sholto Douglas, on her return from England.

Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Towsey, who leave shortly for Auckland, were presented with farewell gifts from the Hamilton Operatic Society.

Mrs. McGovern, Pukekohe, has been down to Wellington to see her son, Lieutenant Joseph McGovern, who is at present in camp.

Miss Champtaloup, Auckland, is on a visit to Wellington.

Mr. Harold Gregson has accepted the position of organist and choirmaster of St. Sepulchre’s Church, Khyber Pass, Auckland.

Dr. Gladys Montgomery, of Papatoetoe, who has been absent from the Dominion for nine years, is returning to Auckland shortly. She has been on the medical staff of the Third Scottish Hospital in Glasgow for some time past.

Mayor E. W. Sharman, of Auckland, who has been in ill-health for some time, is on a visit to Rotorua. He is accompanied by Mrs. Sharman.

Miss Ada Reeve was staying at “Cargen” while in Auckland. The world-famed comedienne is combining business with pleasure on a two days’ visit to Rotorua this week.

Private advice has been received that Sister Ruth Lindsay, who left on active service in February in the transport which carried the Christchurch aviation cadets, has arrived in England.

Miss Boniwell, secretary of the Soudan United Mission, is touring New Zealand on behalf of the society with which she is identified.

Cable advice has been received in New Plymouth of the death in London of Mrs. C. W. Govett, who was a daughter of the late Sir Harry Atkinson. She had resided in England for a number of years.

Telling in the “Gentlewoman” how she economises in the use of food, Lady Sackville gives one item in her luncheon as “a slice of meat from the servants’ dinner.”

Miss Mabel Hopkins, who has been in residence at “Cargen” since returning from England, has accompanied her father, Mr. R. H. on a trip to Honolulu and America.

The engagement is announced by an exchange of Miss Daphne Kilgour, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kilgour, Masterton, to Lance-Corporal W. Green, 37th Specialists (machine guns), the only son of Mr. E. H. Green, Greenmeadows, West Coast, South Island.

For chiffons and thin laces that do not require starch, add three tablespoonfuls of sugar to the hand basin rinsing water, and they will regain their original crispness. The same method may be applied to all kinds of veilings.

“If quarter of what Germany has done in France and Belgium was known the women of England would see that no conscientious objector dared show his face,” was the statement recently made by Lord Denbigh at Winchester.

Mr. Neville Mayman, who has been touring New Zealand on behalf of the New South Wales Government and has been studying the Dominion methods of saving infant life, says that he has been greatly impressed with the St. Helens Hospitals, not only as obstetric hospitals, but as most valuable training schools for midwives.

“Who is this Mr. Less who advertises so much?” asked the dear old lady. “And he seems to deal in everything, too! First it was ‘Eat Less Bread,’ now it’s ‘Use Less Gas’!”

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, is singing at military camps throughout America under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A. Miss Wilson has a beautiful voice and is received with enthusiasm by the men in khaki wherever she goes.

“The average woman has ten thousand times more statesmanship in her than Lord Lansdowne,” said Miss Christabel Pankhurst at the London Pavilion, adding that women would have to be consulted in the management of the war and terms of peace.

The marriage took place at Toko, Taranaki, on May 2, of Miss Edith L. (Lulu) Hine, eldest daughter of Captain Hine, M.P., and Mrs. Hine, of Toko, to Captain Murray Urquhart, M.C., son of the late Rev. Mr. Urquhart, of Glasgow. Miss Dorothy Hine was bridesmaid, and Mr. Layard, of Pungarehu, was best man. Captain Urquhart has been on furlough from France, and expects to be returning shortly.

One of the most picturesque functions held in connection with the recent Red Cross effort in Sydney was a “glyou-kwai,” a Japanese cabaret, a characteristic note being struck by the decorations and the dress of the workers. The organiser was Madame Shimizu, wife of the Japanese ConsulGeneral, with Miss C. Crichton Imrie (well known in New Zealand journalistic circles) as honorary secretary.

Large entries were received for the May medal competition in connection with the Auckland Ladies’ Golf Club. The best card handed in for the senior grade was that of Miss M. Payton, 93 —B—Bs.8 —85. In the junior grade Miss M. Frater was the winner, 108 —22 —86.

Popularity and a good cause had their effect in Sydney the other day, when well-known actors and actresses auctioned seats for a Red Cross matinee at Her Majesty’s. Miss Marie Tempest sold the boxes, Miss Muriel Starr the front-row stalls, and Miss Vera Pearce the dress-circle. Other sellers were Messrs. Graham Browne, Frank Harvey, Louis Kimball, Barry Lupino, Bert Bailey, Arthur Stigant,

and Hugh Ogilvie. The manager’s box was the first offered by Miss Marie Tempest, Mr. Hugh Ward being the first bidder at £lOO. At £l6O Miss Tempest said, “I want your money! The Red Cross wants it! And they have got to have it!” Mr. John Hunter bid £lBO. Someone else said £l9O. Then Mr. Hunter said £250, and Miss Marie Tempest said, delightedly, “Oh, oh!” Mr. Hunter secured the box. Miss Pearce offered the proprietor’s box. “£100,” said Mr. G. Marlow. “£125,” said Mrs. John Hunter. “125 guineas,” said Mr. Sam Hordern’s representative, and it was his. Altogether the four boxes brought £676 ss.

It is stated that nearly one million American women are now making munitions or- working in other positions created by the war.

A note from a fashion expert: The narrow silhouette having very definitely returned to us, it is conceded on all sides to be the most pleasing outline possible. Yes, our skirts—-

our smart skirts, that is—are much narrower; yet, though they are to be seen in many variations, never once do they approach the vulgarity of the hobble. It is quite safe to predict that the new tight skirt will do nothing rash or ridiculous that will jeopardise its popularity as its ancestress did a few years ago. With our narrowed skirts we will wear the large waist line, which the moyen age frock first brought into vogue, so that the smart figure will really be a straight line from shoulder to hem of skirt. And skirts are longer, so that preserves the balance of figure, and presents an attractive outline. Three-piece costumes are much to the fore, brought into prominence, no doubt, by the demand for utility in the wardrobe, for everyone knows the complete usefulness of a threepiece costume. The blouse is worn outside the skirt, but the basque of it never reaches below the hips.

“The books of etiquette in Japan must be really imposing volumes,” said Kathlene MacDonell, who is appearing in the Japanese fantasy, “The Willow Tree,” at Melbourne Theatre Royal. “There is surely quite a literature written around the

kimono. I had no idea that it was a garment that could be worn with so many meanings. A Japanese lady very kindly devoted quite a lot of time to me explaining all these things, so I have no fear of Japanese criticism.”

The good old - fashioned mother often (bless her) entirely disapproves of the small families of her sons and daughters (writes “Clio,” in Melbourne “Punch”). But she does not realise that there are forces at work in civilisation to-day that make the upbringing of large families a much more difficult task than in her young days. To dav the faithful old “nannie” who stuck to the nursery through thick and thin, and saw it through all its troubles of teething, measles and whooping cough with a skill and devotion beyond praise, has almost ceased to exist, and the question of the limitation of families is being settled by the few domestic servants left. A lady was recently endeavouring to engage a “general,” and had answered all the girl’s most searching questions on the matter of wages and days and nights out, when she was suddenly asked: “How many children?” “Five,” was the reply. “Good Lord!” scoffed the girl, “you had better go home and get rid of four. You’ll never get a general with that crowd.”

It is gratifying to Auckland women to know that there is such an attractive emporium as Warren’s in their midst, where they can do their shopping under the easiest and most comfortable auspices. In the suite of rooms on the third floor of the Strand Arcade, Queen Street, are to be found the very latest designs in feminine apparel, for Mr. Warren is a connoisseur in anticipating the needs of his numerous women patrons. Blouses of a delicate and distinctive variety in ninon, silk, crepe de chine, georgette and other more utilitarian textures delight the eye on entering, and the prices readily indicate that is the place to save money these war times. There is a nice range of costumes, too, built on modish lines, and ideal for inclusion in a smart wardrobe. With every prospect of cold and rainy days in store, one can have her requirements pleasingly met in the exclusive line of raincoats, which it is worth while bearing in mind were purchased by the far-seeing proprietor before the cost price rose exorbitantly, so that customers are reaping the benefit. Those whose purses can command the luxury of a fur coat can have their desires realised most reasonably, a few samples being on hand in musquash, squirrel, etc. A splendid selection of top coats of the latest cut and finish makes one feel warm just to have a look, while dressing gowns and rest robes, bloomers and lingerie of the daintiest description and accessories emphasising the last word in exquisiteness, make up some of the reasons why a visit to Warren’s is worth while.

To set delicate colours, place a teaspoonful of turpentine in a pail of water, put the garment into this and leave it for 10 minutes. This will make the colours fast.

It almost seems as though a solution of how to prevent “Jacob’s ladders” in our stocking has been solved —and in such a simple way—the return to the old-fashioned garter, says a writer in an exchange. There can be no doubt the suspender does make ladders horribly. The idea is to have a garter the same colour as the stockings, and you can have it as plain or as decorative as you please. The suspender then can be worn much slacker. It is certainly worth trying, for with hosiery at the high prices they are now, anything that prevents ladders and lengthens their lives is a real blessing.