Woman's World AND ITS WAYS

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 14

Woman's World AND ITS WAYS

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PERSONAL ITEMS

Miss My-MacVean,- of Melbourne, is staying at-- Cargen Hotel. * *'-y- ■''-...•'..■•-.':.■ » «

Mr. and 'MrsKGy -Currie, of WangaBuij are staying'SOne. Grand Hotel.

Passengers to".Sydriey by the Ulimaroa were -It. and*Mrs.*A. Marshall.

Dr. Hilda Northcroftleft, on Wednes day for Kotorua, and will return on October 24. ' 7- ■-■",;■

Mr. and Mrs. Findlay and family loft for a tour of Australia by the Ulimaroa yesterday. e * * ■'» ' Miss De Tornett, of Sydney, who La's teen, visiting Auckland, returned to Sydney by yesterday's boat. *. * 4ft

Mrs. R. Mahon, of Mount St. John, , left on an extended holiday to Commonwealth, by the Ulimaroa. . :

Miss Zoe Mace, of Mount Eden, has returned to Auckland after six months in the South Island and Wellington.

. Miss Bettina Edwards, who has left for Sydney to enter the theatrical world, and who was yery popular with a large circle of admirers,-had seye"ral-farewell her "before' she left Auckland;"

Mr. and Mrs. Alma; been touring in JavajVthe ; Jlalay States . and other parti; of the East, are at pre--3 sent visiting Sydney. ■..'..■ ■•■•-■-

• .'tlt-is no mean effort for a young girl to win,, out of a large number of com- •■■ petitors, the .prize for the All-Austra- : lasian Pla-yv'' ~A.i'~the age of 24, Mrs. Arthur S.'Jupp"accomplished this. .Oscar . Ajache pronounced it a-world-wide play, :V and said that on reading-it he had exr pected to findVST iiian o£.-lctters and he ,' found instead;'')! woman'.':.' /The. play, i : which was''.entitled ."The/Spirit, of Dn- . sire/' dealt (.with--life j Hindu characters; parts' and; the subject covered i'the question.of colour;. 1 Mrs. • Jupp is ; ';inj : jincklanii .and. ;/staying : . at I Burwood .at~£tie,present-time, : whereshe is cpllecting^copyj-'for further work. She

has travelled 'extensively, Alaska- and South America being the only places she' ias not ■ vjsited. ';. "How and Why It Happened" is another- of Mrs. • Jupp's successful plays:.and in addition to drama she .writes short stories- and articles under the nom de plume of Anne Rutledge. 'A keen, feminist,. Mrs. Jupp

is conversant - with all matters pertain- £ ing to the advancement of women gener-a-ally. ,She. considers, ps do all' women of intellect, that woman, should., be the

equalixif imanrV'They; must realise,' she said,, and learn to take r in" world affairs.

at. pre- , sent in Auckland, in a conversation gave..aj little, how.to retain a . youtllMf.-xdntour.rsiie. said'there' was • more 'in a ivoman's life' than being a ':';•'. peg on .which.to Jiang.the latest-modes, .- but even .that had'"tb~-be 'considered"in" __ ; lier colour blending and . ■ llnes ..Ss'h,id!i brings.-a/'-su'ecessfill' result. In the^morning'the does a'daily .; dozen exercises to give free playrto every muscle, and even if, only ten minutes is - . <levqtecirtp.:..tliis eve'rv day. it brings its own'reward. ; She also bars all starch a " d IP?,' 1 --.' M.iss-Bannerman is . reno\yned -forihe'r' frocking, and her incliVidiial preference is for Paris, for the . Pansian-has':gone : back, to :the iriore , feminine modes of uneven draperies and ...ensemble'suits.:; Jewellery as a dress . . adjunct is now fashionable in delicrht- '-; fill and though, the sett?n<r S ;_.;' . arei.quite plaint platinum is used °a - great: deals' J'h.e'J-iu'dde. includes: designs' of antique paste buckles" and to ' match each separate gown;- Miss . - Bannerman is -a -lirilliant--.-musician, and f' :;pied ; under. .Tobbias Jlathay : and - Ifeljie Ro we/two' of the leading .teachers - . in London. '■"'"■ "•■_■ -

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Birkdale. Social Club held their weekly whist drive in the Public Hall on Thursday. The prize-winners were: Ladies, Mrs. Laurie 1, Mrs. Hayman 2; gentlemen, Mr. L. Holier. 1, Mr. Jull 2.

The monthly meeting of the OtahulmWomen's Christian Temperance Union was held on Thursday afternoon in tlie Methodist school room, when there" was a good attendance of members and' friends. A report of convention was given by Mrs. West and Mrs. Handeside, also a paper on prayer was given by Mrs. McArthur. One new member was installed. ' '

The Haeremai Club held a meeting last Wednesday evening, when they were addressed by Miss Isabel McCorkendale. The Mayoress, 'Mrs. A. D. Campbell, was present, and was presented with .a bouquet of crimson flowers by Dr. Buckley Turkington. An interesting programjme had been arranged by Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, which was thoroughly enjoyed. '-.'•' •

A successful plain and fancy dress dance was held in St. George's Hall, Kingsland, last Wednesday evening, which was organised by- St. George's Social Club. The hall was beautifully decorated for the. occasion, and there were a large number of people present at the function, including many in fancy dress. Mr. C. Barton and Miss M. Taylor were the judges, and awarded the ladies' prize to Mrs.. . Legge and t the genelemen's to Mr. G. Kirk.

' The Birkenhead and Birkdale Katepayers and Residents' Association held a very enjoyable old-time dance in the Foresters' Hall, Birkenhead, on Thursday night. Judging by the number of visitors from Auckland and Northcote, old-time dancing is getting very popular. A fine supper and i excellent music by Miss Stayte added to the pnjoyment of the evening. ■;'•"..

A very pleasant social evening was spent on Thursday last at tlio residence of- Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown, Bella Vista Road,' Heme Uay, the occasion being the final meeting of the Heme Bay Queen Committee, in connection with tlie termination of the "All Saints" Queen Carnival. During- the evening the representative queen, Miss Clare Brown, was the recipient of a gold, wristlet watch suitably engraved, and presented by the committee as a mark of esteem and appreciation for the loyal and,untiring efforts given, which. resulted in the highly satisfactory sum of £202 by this section of the carnival. A unanimous vote of thanks was also passed to all those who kindly assisted during the carnival. Supper was provided by the host and hostess, and musical items were rendered .by Mes : dames C. Dβ Berg, E. Smith, Miss Betty Brown.. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Wetherilt, Bennett, Phillipps, Smith, D'Audney, De Berg and Misses Holman and Vialoux. At the'conclusion of the'evening cheers were heartily given for. the representative queen, and for Mr. and Mrs. Brown and family for the kindness extended by ( them throughout the whole of the campaign. ■ ■ . •

EP-fe AG£MENTS" 'ANNOUNCED

'.'.'-. '■' The ■ engagement, k. announced ■ of '■■ • MyHle, elder daughter of Mr., and Mrs. ."-.-. !G. Tauiiiarunui, ■ and Colin. -.-" thind son of..Mi\"and" Mrs. J. Taylor, ■>:, ■■• PalnSerstoniNorth.',' , ■'-;. '~> •■■■■'■-■ :. : '_ '.-: "■ _■' ,' r .'J|l}e engageriient-'is: announced of Miss '..::.• :•' Norma Franklin, eldest daughter of Mrs. l-;l'f ; H- franklin/ of to'Mr..E. -,T-. ; >.;* of H,M7s:(Dunedin, second son of •';;-.';. . IMrsjH. Bray, oM;ortsmouth>England.v..::';./: r -..,--?f. *'\;■'■■■ f•■''■■ '.■'■■"•'-■"■■":■■* '.•'•'■'■'.'■ .. ./.The; engagement Js aiißoUiiced of Miss ;, Heßsn.Franklin.secoriddaughter of Mrs. H. SjjTiiTiklhi;,-, of ';;Poi,sonby,-to:-Mr. -.£:• Kv"*^;" 1 SOil of~ %•' "'and Mrs. r the Avon Boi-don, England. -

y "An enjoyable card evening was given l>y the Carlton croquet . ladies \on Thursday,'both ■ bridge and five hundred being keenly contested. The winners were: Progressive bridge, Mrs. J. Jbbson, Ist Mrs. Dixon, 2nd. Stationary, ■bridge: Mrs. • Wnlker. Five hundred: Mrs. James, Ist; Mrs. Somerville 2nd. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs.. Perry, Mrs.. Caiicksey,' Mrs.: Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Somerville, Mrs. S. Cole, 'Mrs. and Miss Nolene Power,. Miss Lineen, Mrs. Clyde Blomfiqld, Mr., and Mrs. F. McAneny, Mr. and Mrs. "-Tay, Mrs. . Page,' Mr. and-, Mrs. James, Mrs. Davis,; Mrs. Coltman, Mr. and Mrs. Empen, Mrs. Birkenhead, Mrs. Aicken, Mrs! McKelvie, Mr. H. Empen, and .'many others:' ... ."•■"' • ■'■'.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harrison gave a very'successful party at the Click Clack Cabaret on Thursday evening in honour of the coming-of-age of their daughter Murial,- who wore a very dainty-frock of ivory figured taffeta, with silver la'ce relief. Mrs. W. A. Harrison was in black georgette,. with .black lace over royal blue 'satin. Among the guests present >ver ; e: Mrs. T. Tj. Harrison, apple green georgette frock; Mrs. W. J: Harrison, pink ' georgette and lace; Mrs. Clough, .rose beige wool crepe de chine frock; Mrs.'J. A.'Richards, black satin and'-Oriental lace; Mrs. J. Gutherie, black crepe de chine and cherry shawl; Mrs./F.- Hpllis, ivory georgette l and blue shawl; Mrs:. Smerdon,' black' arid- moonlight sequiiied; Mrs]' Luke, .black georgette and ]ace;-Mrs. Hooper, lemon georgette ;and jade shawl; Mrs. Heron, black lace and georgette, with diamante; Mia. Westwood, black georgette and floral relief; Mrs; John Raws'on; bkek tulle, lace and diamante; Mrs.. Pow, shell- crepe de chine and, pearls;' Mrs. -Mahonj; beige crepe'de chine and cyclamen shawl; Mrs. R'ich, mole silk repp, applique, flowers; Mrs. G. Eddos, ivory georgette and lace; Mrs. Harrison, royal blue crepe de chine and pink georgette; Mrs. Stehr, black georgette and . diairiante;. Miss Joyce/ Wright, black .georgette and ,d''a"rnantey Miss ■ Clough, eau . de nil gedr : gette and silver; Miss Gladys Bell, pink satin arid: French roses; Miss N. Entri-' can, black ring velvet, fur trimmed; Miss M. Levick, ,shot taffeta and gold lace; Miss J.-Lamb, green velvet -with silver/ Miss C. Stanton,-pink embossed georgette r and .diamante; Miss T. Smith, apple green, taffeta -and georgette;. Miss G.'Smi'th, blue chiffon' velvet and pink; Miss. Aickin,. black georgette and lace; Miss F.;Vinsaii; pink, georgette: and-se-quin; Miss G. Graysbn, shot taffeta and silver; Miss :P. Peet, buttercup taffeta and gold tissue; Miss M. Poet, gold over powder blue georgette; Miss Una Taylor, sunset georgette; Miss Adrta Nicholas, blue shot taffeta and silver; Miss .Peet,, cyclamen georgette" ■ and silver; Miss Margaret Fountain, chiffon velvet and taffeta skirt; Miss M./J.'Harbiitt, figured tissue; Miss- D. Wilcox, shell rini velvet and black embroidered shawl; Miss G. Heron, blue georgette; Miss Nancye Cotter, nink' georgette and embroidered skirt; Miss. Adele Ellett. white georgette/.and silver- Miss F K? 1 ™- '>'l»te georcrette, anil sequins ■ Miss Tns Ellett, shell- pink geprgett-: Miss Mane' James., blue ring velvet and silver: Miss Winifred Cooke. senuinned and' French flowers; Miss N\ Bennett blue georgette and flnme velvet reliefMiss Hooper, jade sreen 'and silver; Miss Stehr; nink embroidered chiffon and vel- ; vet'; Miss' Sinclair, powder blue georgette and lace: Miss F. Covte. sea green r arcorgette, ; embroidered in silver; Miss Mynott', cyclamen embroidered geqrgette ahd'fui. '-;■ • ' r\ ■

Yesterday afternoon the Presbyterian bazaar (St. George's Church, Takapuna), was held in the Gaiety Theatre. It v took' the form of a "Dutch Fair." The stalls were decorated to suggest Dutch architecture. Tulips and. hollyhocks, droves of white geese; with the attendant Dutch maiden, being introduced wherever feasible. The sweets stall, which was'a central figure in the hall, represented a Dutch mill, with, large wooden "sails" overhead. Many of the helpers at the stalls wore provincial Dutch dress, also the waitresses in the .tea room. Tim Mayoress,' Mrs. J. W. Williamson, who was introduced by the Rev. Morgan Richards when, opening .the bazaar,- spoke of the number of functions held during the winter in connection with St. George's Women's "Guild; , and she had nothing but admiration for-the way they worked and for the result'of their work. She adniired.Vthe "fair" and the laying out of the stalls and wished fhe workers every success. Before leaving the platform Mrs. Williamson was presented ,with a lovely bouquet of red flowers and ferns by little Shirley Harrison. With Mrs. Williamson .were Mrs. Morgan Richards, Mrs. -R. Frater; Mrs. , S. Jtt. Bull and S. Atkins. The stallholders' were: Sweets.stall, Mrs. A. Colvin, Mrs. W.Rowe and the Bible Class ] girls; cake stall, Mrs. J. Buchanan, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. R. Frater, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Hntehinson"; work stall, Mrs. G. Howie, Mrs. MaciNeilly, Mrs. McMurtrie and . Mrs. MacGregor; fancy stall,' Mis. Hanna,'Mrs. Russell and Mis. Andrews; flower stall, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Downardand Mrs. Ewing;'soft drinks, Mrs. Warner and Miss Froude; jumble stall, Mrs. Maw; apron stall, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Salmon and Mrs. McCrome; produce stall, Mrs. J. Nicks, Mrs. Campbell and the! managers of the church. An electijic.cooking'display, with Miss Scott as demonstrator, assisted by Mrs. R. Johnstone and Miss was given both afternoon and evening. Tea rooms were in charge of Mrs. W. Lisk, Mrs. Brough, Mrs. Le Clere, Mrs. Harrir son and; Mrs. Gordon and waitresses. The funds; of the church will be increased by the result'of the "fair." j

A splendid effort In support of the Valley Tennis Club was made in the Alfriston Hall last evening bythe local .Ladies' Guild, 'a "plain and fancy dross ball being a popular attraction for local dancers and numerous visitors from, surrounding districts. ■„ The hall was tastefully decorated with bunting and greenery, a combination- of the latter with arum lilies producing a delightful effect on the stage. Excellent'music was supplied by Kiddell's Orchestra and the floor was also.in splendid order: An impressive grand march was held, the judges finally .selecting the following prizewinners':—Mr.' and Mrs!-Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Da vies. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr. H. Whitford.and partner. Others. participating in the grand march were: Mrs. Hood, London coster; Mrs. Collie, henna floral voile; Mrs. F. Grant, Spanish dancer; Mrs. Whitford,-Amber Tips; Mrs. Al'Davies, pillar box; Mrs.' Wratten; Dolly Varden; Mrs. Neale, floral crepe'de chine; Mrs. H. Duncan, pink crepe de chine; Mrs. C. Hansen," pale green georgette; Mrs. bright, apricot . eharmeuse;' Mrs. Coppins, Order, of the Bath; Mrs. Kimpton, tucked crepe de chine; -Mrs. D. Baker, blue satin, with gold lace; Mrs. Allen, black velvet;. Mrs. A. .EI Dunn, silk marocain; . Mrs; J. Muir, ghost; Mrs. Kiddell, blue crepe de chine: Mrs. Running, blue , silk; ... Mrs. Vii , '. -Ker, 1 navy crepe-de chine; Miss N\ \.~ lit, -gipsy girl; Misa I. Bullen, maii\e-crei)e de

chine and silver lace; Miss May Ford, winter; Miss M. Dunn, red and white pierrette; Miss Edith Pallister, Yates seeds; Miss Ina Coppins, gipsy girl; Miss Mary Neale, Prince Charming; libs Sutton, sea green crepe de chine; Miss McCall(Papakura), silk lace over pink satin; Miss F. Crook, black satin; Miss Hilda Pallister, pack of cards; ' Miss Margaret Wedding, primrose gatherer; Miss Doris Laing, gipsy dancer; Miss C. Fitzpatrick, Dutch lady; Miss A. Dunn, mauve crepe de chine; Miss I. M. B'ullen, , blush pink crepe de chine , .and gold lace; Miss L. Hughes, red crepe de chine, gold lace; Miss N. pale pink georgette, trimmed with rosebuds; Miss H. Higgins, black georgette and lace; Miss Thelnia Kimpton, pale greeii crepe de chine; Miss K. Kemp (Papakura), lemon brocaded silk; Messrs. E. J. Watt, French apache J Hood, coster; A. J. Davies, postman; Dunn, golfing costume; F. Grant, Russian Cossack; -W. G. Moody, curate; J. Plant, Jack Tar.'

Lady Fuller, assisted' by Mrs. Mair, of Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, gave a dolightful garden party yesterday afternoon in honour of the theatrical artists at present in our city. The gardens, with their archways of white and lilac wistaria, roses and all 'the spring flowers in bloom, were much admired. The interior of the Hon. E. W. Alison's home was decorated in the Italian colours, with red aud white flowers in black bowls. Among the numerous guests were: Lady Fuller, in cyclamen and biscuit figured crepe de chine, with vandyked lace inset; Mrs. Mair, black crepe fleuri,' two flounces of georgette fringe j Mrs. Fotheringham, navy blue and battleaxe grey crepe de chine; Mrs. John Fuller, navy blue satin, blue hat with ospreys;. Mrs. Ray Fuller, jumper suit of maroon and black satin, hat to tone; Mrs. Phil Hay ward, almond green ensemble suit of crepe de chine; green hat; Mrs.Eout, black souple satin,' relieved with white; Mrs. Beaumont, pillar box red georgette, worked in gold; Mrs. B. Goldwater, grey marocain, jade green hat and parasol; Mrs.' Albert Goldwater, black pleated crepe do chine, black hat; Mrs. C. J. Phillips, navy blue and beige silk suit;i Mrs. Griffiths, black and white tweed tailored suit; Miss Nicholson, navy blue printed crepe de chine; Signorina Anita Mattza, black georgette, black hat; Miss Lane, wistaria chiffon, crinoline hat; Mrs. Moore, biscuit silk pleated crepe de chine, brown hat and foxfurj Miss Lala B,ae, beige and coral pleated georgette, Circe straw hat; Miss W. Crosher, figured blue and gold crepe de chine; Signora Diotti Algozzino, grey tailored suit, black hat; Miss Matilda Pfrimmer, cherry georgette, leopard skin coat, red hat; Signorina Nini Algorren, black satin and lace; .Signorina Maria Henkina, petunia souple sntin, embroidered in gold and Oriental shades; Mrs. Moir, beige georgette and lace, brown coat and hat; Mrs. Gould, champagnepleated silk crepe de chine; Signorina Poletti, mauve crepe de chine and gold lace; Signorina Irma Longa, grey geor- : gette and lace, black Flor, cream lace gown, black coat with monkey fur, crciim straw hat; Miss Biliie Mair, blotting pad pink crepe de chine; Miss Alison, powder blue georgette; Miss Daley, bois de rose ensemble suit.