THE SOCIAL. WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1578, 22 July 1920, Page 24

THE SOCIAL. WORLD

"C.KINCSLLY SMITH

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 In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication).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.

Miss Vida Caldwell, Auckland, has left on a trip to Sydney. * * * * Mrs. Edmunds, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. H. Beetham, Brancepeth, Wairarapa. * * * * Mrs. R. Acton Adams, who has been paying visits to Wellington and Napier, has returned to Sydney. * * * * On Alexandra Day many Australians sold roses on a special stand outside Australia House, London. Mary Pickford bought roses at £5. * * * * . General Sir William Birdwood and Lady Birdwood spent a few days at the home of Sir Andrew Russell, Tunanui, Hastings. * * * * The engagement is announced of Miss Freda Rossiter, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Rossiter, Mt. Eden, to Mr. Eric Yates, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Yates, Mt. Eden. * * * * Madame Calve, at the finish of a recent Albert Hall concert, was presented with a silver casket containing loaf sugar. It is also stated that Queen Alexandra bought a side of bacon when attending a charity sale. * * * * The “Daily Mail” understands that the Empress Eugene bequeathed the mansion grounds at Farnmouth to ‘•Prince Victor Napoleon’s wife, Princess Clementine, also a large legacy to her god-daughter, the Queen of Spain. The Empress’ remains will be placed in a large granite sarcophagus and interred in a crypt of the Church of Saint Michael at Farnborough, beside the remains of her husband and son. ♦ * * * The s.s. Mahana left for New Zealand at the end of May with 960 English girls on board. The vessel was specially chartered for the accommodation of this large number of girl emigrants, over half of whom are affianced to members of the demobilised N.Z.E.F. The vessel has been facetiously termed the “sweethearts’ ship.” * * * * “Paris, while occupying herself with this new waistline, has not relinquished the straight waist. She is faithful -to it in the long body, which is used for many of the handsomest afternoon costumes. In particular it is used for dull-gold cloth, often embroidered in dull-coloured wool, the lower part of the dress and the wrap that goes with it being of velvet or duvetyn or in some cases even of mole fur. In spite of these extravagant materials, the sober colours which are used give them the effect of a subdued and quiet distinction.” * * * * In discussing the introduction of tooth brush drill in the infant schools, Miss Myers said, at the last meeting of the Women Teachers’ Association, in Wellington, that while it was perfectly obvious that serious conditions existed, she did not think that the proposals to deal with these conditions were practicable under present circumstances. Anyone who knew our schools knew the impossibility of carrying out these reforms under sanitary conditions, and knew also the possibility of making perfectly healthy children unhealthy. Another point in regard to this matter, and one that she considered very important, was that under this* system the mothers would be losing the care of their children. It would do something to lessen parental responsibility, which was a state of things not to be desired. Miss Myers thought it might assist matters if those who were desirous of introducing reforms into the school system could consult with the people who had to carry them out, as in that way many difficulties and impossibilities might be avoided.

Miss Violet Nelson, Wellington, leaves for England by the Argyllshire, where she will pursue her art studies.

Miss Winifred Isitt, who went to England a few months ago, is studying massage at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London.

As a result of the production of “Puss in Boots” at the Gisborne Opera House recently, the sum of £56 9s. has been handed over to the Magistrates’ Fund for the relief of those in indigent circumstances.

The engagement is announced of Miss Winnifred Gilkison, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gilkison, of Wellington, and late of Dunedin, to Mr. W. Boswell Stead, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Stead, of “Aldinga,” Stoke, Nelson.

Miss Beryl Lynch, M.A., who was formerly on the staff of the Wellington Girls’ College, has accepted the position of immigration, employment, and domestic science secretary, Y.W.C.A., and will be in charge of an entirely new department in the Sydney association.

The marriage took place in London recently of Mr. F. A. Hornibrook and Miss Ettie Rout, two well-known residents of Christchurch in pre-war days, states a Christchurch paper. * # * * Under the will of the late Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, an Australian grazier, a Normanby (Taranaki) nurse has been bequeathed £lOO “in recognition of the way she nursed him through a serious illness at a hospital in Auckland.” * * * * Miss Amy Evans, the Welsh soprano, who, in association with Mr. Fraser Gange, the eminent Scotch basso cantante is booked to commence a tour of New Zealand under the. direction of Chappell and Coy, Ltd., in Auckland next month, is said to be the most beautiful woman on the concert platform of to-day. The Sydney and Melbourne Press were unanimous in comment and said Miss Evans created a sensation. Her truly superb voice and regal presence gained an immediate and emphatic success.

General Birdwood is a lover of children. At the close of an address down south, he remarked that he always liked to see plenty of children about. When he heard farmers complaining about their crops, he always remarked: “Never mind about your crops; children are all the crops a country needs. As long as you have plenty of children your crops are all right.”

Many middle-class families in New York are now foregoing such things as potatoes, which cost 6s. a peck, making shift with dinners consisting of macaroni and rice. Lamb chops cost from 3s. to 4s. a pound, butter 3s. 6d., and a single head of lettuce Is. lOd.

Mr. and Mrs. H. O. McFarlane, who are leaving Napier to take up their residence in Auckland, were tendered a farewell dance by a number of friends. During supper, Mr. T. Ringland expressed the regret of those present at the loss of Mr. and Mrs. McFarlane to the social and musical circles in Napier, Mr. McFarlane being specially eulogised for his work in connection with the Savage Club.

Lady Birdwood’s little daughter, Judith, who is accompanying her mother on the Australasian tour, is the youngest of a family of three. The other daughter is married to a runholder in Australia, who was in England during the war as a Flying Corps officer. The only son holds a commission in the Indian Army. * * * * A one-act play, entitled “A Scrap of Silk,” written by Mrs. Leo Myers, formerly of Auckland, was produced recently at the Florence Etlenger School of Dramatic Art, in London, and it had a very cordial reception. * * * * A delightful jazz party, arranged by Mr. Ken. Impett, was given at the residence of Mrs. W. A. Bagnall, Cheltenham Beach. Capital sittingout nooks were made of the wide verandahs, facing the seafront, and a carefully prepared floor ensured some splendid dancing. Charades and musical items were interspersed with the dances, songs being contributed by Miss Doris Bagnall, pianoforte solos by Mr, Allan Dale, and vocal duets by Miss Olive Hardley and Mr. Impett. The guests included Misses A. Pagni, Norma Ifwerson, Irene McCarthy, Elsie Tait, May Lewis, Hilda King, Fanny Fitchett, Marjorie Moulton, Eileen Jull, Flo. Blackburn, and Messrs. W. Faulkner, R. Corbett,; L. Culpan, E. Tait, E. Swinnerton, R. A. McKay, G. Young, and Eric W. Harris.

Mrs. E.« M. Cran, a London journalist and representative of the London “Daily Telegraph,” is at present in Sydney. Mrs. Cran is visiting Australia as an envoy of the Imperial Association and British press to report on conditions of migration within the Empire.