WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 63, 8 December 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Ifclrs. W. R. Wilson, Auckland, and Miss Behrens, England, who have been visiting the camp for Girl Guiders at Levin, are at present in Wellington. Mrs. Magnus has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Bessie Thompson left last’night on her return to Dunedin. Mrs. Haves and Miss Hayes, of Karori, sail from Auckland on December 15 on a visit to Great Britain. Miss Thurza Rogers, the New Zealand dancer, who has been appearing with the “Tell Me More” Company in Australia, will not be coming to New Zealand, as anticipated, as she is returning shortly to England.

Mrs. H. Kirkcaldte has returned to Wellington after a visit to Auckland and Levin on Girl Guide business.

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. T. Davies, of Napier, are in future residing in Wellington. Mr. Davies left Napier last week, and Mrs. Davies is coming down in a few weeks’ time.

Miss L. Lynch, of Wellington, has taken up her residence in Napier.

The Wellington Girls’ College are holding the annual distribution of prizes at the De Luxe Theatre on December 15.

In his speech at the opening of the Upper Hutt flower show yesterday Sir Joseph Ward stated that _ Lady Ward was now much improved in health. Miss Joan Frost, of Remuera, Auckland, arrived yesterday for a three months' holiday trip to Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Dixon and Mrs. anti Miss Lough, of Wellington, are visiting Wanganui.

Mrs. Hollands, wife of Mr. E. F. Hollands, the new borough electrical engineer, has left Wellington for her new home in Timaru.

Miss E. Pharazyn, of Wellington, is staying with Mrs. Robertson in Hastings.

The garden circle of the Pioneer Club held its final meeting for the year yesterday afternoon, when the president, Mrs. Fisher, gave suggestions to members as to the care of their gardens during the summer months. Mrs. J. Myers, who recently returned from England, gave a talk about gardens and flowers she had seen, and described some of the wonderful flower shows, where plants and blooms were shown flowering in gardens, instead of plucked and ticketed in vases. Both lectures were much appreciated. After tea Mrs. Magnus, a vice-president, on behalf of the circle, handed Mrs. Fisher a leather purse and a crystal vase, as a mark of members’ appreciation of her" many garden talks during the year, and Mrs. Fisher handed to Miss Isaacs, the secretary, a beautiful crystal rose bowl as a token of appreciation of her work for, and interest in, the circle. Both briefly thanked the members. The circle then adjourned meetins until March.

The Wellington Free Kindergarten met on Monday, Mrs. D. C. Peacock presiding. During the week the annual graduation party will be held, at which the certificates will be presented to those students who have completed their training and successfully passed the Free Kindergarten examinations. The council expressed thanks to Mr. Rodney Pankhurst for organising a cabaret evening, part proceeds of which have been donated to the Kindergarten Association. Much • appreciation was expressed at the action of the students of Queen Margaret College in also donating part proceeds of a bazaar which they had organised._ The council thanked all who had given gifts to the kindergartens during the last month, especially the Ford Motor Company for a donation of beautiful .models of cars, lorries, etc. The children’s Christmas tree parties are to be held shortly. Each little child will receive a gift from the tree, but perhaps the most beautiful and touching thing about the Christmas parties is the way in which the tinv tots prepare their gifts for their fathers and mothers, beautiful and useful presents, out of all sorts of odd materials which in the ordinary course of events are never used, and are usually regarded as useless. Christmas time affords a great opportunity of demonstrating one of the ideals of kindergarten thought of others. During the last month the association has acknowledged the following subscriptions and donations: —£5 ss. from Mrs. J. R. McKenzie; £3 from Anonymous; £2 2s. from Mr.' R. Pankhurst arid Miss Jean Brown; £2 from Queen Margaret College; £1 Is. each from Gear Meat Company, Bristol Piano Company, Whitcombe and Tombs, Equity Boot Company, Jones and Co.. Mr. F. J. Jonds; £1 each from Mr. Mason, Mr. Mouat, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Burnett; I,ls. 6d. from Mrs. Ramsay; 10s. 6d. from Burns, Philp and Co. and Union Clothing Co.; 10s. from Mrs. Pockley, J. H. Bethune and Co., Mr. * Guin'ess, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Wansborough, Mr. Wynee, Mr. Lvnde, Mr. Wvles, D. B. Graham; and ss. from'Miss Rav, Major Watson, Mr. Gallowav, Miss Muir, Miss Shack, Mrs. Williams, Miss Williams, Miss Sevmour, Mr. Meek. Sirs.. R. Kennedy, and Mrs. McNair. A vote of thanks was passed to the members of the Arts and Crafts Circle of the Pioneer Club for a most generous donation to the kindergarten. The council also gratefully acknowledged a gift of £lO from the kindergarten students, which is to be put aside to help with the purchase of a piano for the new kindergarten at Berhampore. The neat tailored frocks arc showing in new styles at Eve. No. 10 Woodward Street. Tlie Celes Frock’ in novel stripes in all colours has a distinction all of its own and is a good type of really exclusive “‘tub” frock. Long sleeves, roll collar, inverted pleats and pockets are the features of this serviceable and smart model frock. There is also a varied choice in exclusive gowns for all occasions.—Advt. Having introduced the Eugene process to Wellington, we have had the longest experience in permanent waving. Whv not have the most skilled artists, at ’a cost that is no more than elsewhere? Sides, 215.; lialf-head, 635.; full head, 105 s Agents Elizabeth Arden’s toilet preparations. Stamford and Co., Ltd., 68 Willis Street. ’Phone ■l4—74s.—Advt. Leading confectioners recommend Pascall’s Fruit Salad and Fruit Bonbons for charm of flavour and goodness.—Advt. "Home Sweet Home” is made clean and bright by using C.O Waxshine, the great linoleum polish. It’s mother’s favourite. Procurable from all grocers —Advt. Weddings to be artistic must have bouquets to harmonise with frocks Miss Murray, 86 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion —Advt

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Booth, of Wellington, and their children are visiting Auckland.

Miss Carpenter, of Point Baisweil, is in Dunedin for a few days, and will leave this week with Miss Perry for Wellington.

Miss Thelma McMillan (otherwise “Miss New Zealand”) was the guest of honour at a small luncheon party given at the Tudor Hall on her return to Dunedin.

The following Wellington visitors were in Wanganui over the weekend:—Miss D. Mclvor, Mr. and Mrs. Giddy, and Mr. and Mrs. Harrison.

Mrs. Colin MacDonald ras returned to Christchurch from a visit to relatives in Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Peters, of Napier, are on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. George T. Bell, hon. treasurer Ladies’ Auxiliary, Boys’ Institute, acknowledges a donation of two guineas for the new building fund from Mrs. Andrew Hamilton, 9s. from Mrs. Grant, and ss. from Grand Central Hotel. Also members’ subscriptions from Mrs. Tomlinson 55., Mesdames A. Hamilton, H. Stewart, W. McLellan, and Miss Reddell 2s. 6d. each.

Lady Fergusson and her husband, Admiral Sir James Andrew Fergusson, the brother of the Governor, is staying at Palmerston North with her sister, Mrs. Arthur Russell. Later Lady Fergusson will spend the Christmas holidays at Mrs. Earle Williams’s house at Lowry Bay, Wellington.

Tlje monthly meeting of the Wellington executive of the Red G»ss Society was held yesterday afternoon in the Red Cross rooms. Mrs. J. Burnett presided, and there were present Mr. Hope-Gibbons (Wanganui), Mrs. L. Blundell, Mrs. Adams, Miss Low, and Mr. Galloway (secretary). Last month’s report from Miss Thurston, at Pukeora, was read. A resolution was passed that the orderlies at the Red Cross Home should be paid by the day. Mr. Burnett stated that magazines and books would be "very welcome for patients in the hospitals, and at Porirua. The women’s committee have packed 200 Christmas parcels for ex-soldier patients in hospital.

On Saturday afternoon a display of athletics and eurythmics was.held at Marsden School, Karori, by the pupils under the direction of Mrs. Mowatt, athletic mistress at the school. The girls, of all ages, went through a programme of drill and dancing that was a joy to watch. The lawns made an admirable setting for the presentation of Swedish drill, country dances, exercises with balloons (by the juniors), circle dancing, a French quadrille, plastic posing of famous statues, a daffodil dance, a woodland fantasy (by the juniors), dance of the spring hours, deportment exercises, etc. The little dance scenas, autumn leaves dancing in the wind, spring wakening the flowers, and other rhythmic evolutions were watched with eagerness and delight. The display was seen by a very large audience of parents and friends, old girls, and the perfect weather conditions made the afternoon gathering with its social opportunities, wholly ideal.

R.S.A. Queen. The Returned Soldiers’ Association has an announcement in the advertising columns to-day of great interest to young ladies of Wellington and district. Instead of choosing a candidate and asking her to select her own maids of honour, the returned soldiers are inviting the public to choose the Queen and maids of honour by public competition and vote. The city has been divided into districts, and each district is asked to compete for its representative maids of honour, and from the eleven maids thus elected the maid most suitable to take the position of Margaret of Anjou, the R.S.A. Queen candidate, will be chosen by popular vote. The country districts are also being given an opportunity to join in the election, and the maid of honour chosen by the country districts will be assured of three weeks’ holiday in the city. As the dresses of the maids and Queen are all provided, and for the period are very effective, the young ladies elected will make an imposing array. It is hoped that all Queen candidates and maids of honour will be presented to Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, who, as far as is at present known, will attend the tournament. Nominations will close on December 17, but any candidate whose nomination is accepted at once may proceed with her campaign. Red Cross Queen. A meeting of sympathisers of the Red Cross was held in the rooms in Dixon Street on Monday night, when the campaign for the Red Cross Queen in the forthcoming military tournament was discussed. Mr. M. H. Robinson presided, and welcomed Miss McCubbin, who has consented to be the Red Cross candidate.’ He said they hoped to place Miss McCubbin once more at the head of the poll for Wellington. Her maids of honour wetc also welcomed, these being the Misses Hill, Goldsmith, Ryan, Hay, Claridge, Teplitzky, Beath, Isa McLaren, and Grace Brown. The following committees and conveners were set up: —Finance, Mr. Robinson; public?**.-, Mr. Goldberg; entertainments, Mr. Duffy; fancy stunts, Mr Robinson; raffles, etc., Mrs. Robinson, and detachment consisting of members of Red Cross instructional classes, under Sister Lewis, the conveners of the committees to form the executive. Mr. Robinson and Mr. Chapman were appointed to represent the Red Cross on the tattoo committee. An appeal was made for someone to undertake secretarial work for the Queen committee. Mr. Galloway reported that the existing Red Cross organisations in the different suburbs had been approached to help. A novel stunt has already been arranged in the “ugliest man” competition. It is anticipated that different men’s organisations will put up candidates, and the results w’ill be. announced daily. A large garden fete is also being arranged.

Gifts that possess a practical usefulness receive great appreciation and the collection offered by Stewart Dawson’s have something more than variety. It is here that you find those little “differences” which reveal the thoughtfulness of the giver. Enchanting little novelties in real tortoiseshell, cigarette cases and holders, vanity mirrors, armlets, folding combs and paper knives—are among the choice. A manicure set either tn a case or on a stand makes a delightful and useful gift These are tn silver or coloured enamels. Who does not long for a wristlet watch? These are in tiny oval er round designs exquisitely made in gold and enamel, pure white gold ami in platinum Very beautiful toilet sets are in solid silver, enamel or tortoiseshell inlaid or plain and a very large choice of toilet articles in silver and crystal, lovelv decorative novelties in mirrors, boxes, photo-frames and everything beloved by the fashionable woman. —Advt.

A bazaar was held, yesterday afternoon and evening in the Y.W.C.A. Hall, in aid of the Rev. Feilden-lay-lor’s Christmas fund. The bazaar, which was organised by the Mission Active Service Cadets, helped by their friends, was a great success. A varied programme of songs, dances, and playlets' was presented in the evening. Those taking part were: Mrs. Pollock and Miss Roberts, in a pianoforte duet; Miss Di Saunders, Miss Marjorie Mann, Mr. Warren, Miss Phyllis Grav, and six of the Petone Boy Scouts, sang; Miss Burnett danced; and two plavlets, “Cobbler, Cobbler,” and “Aunt Kathleen's Visit," were presented bv the cadets. There was also a violin solo, and several recitations. Those in charge of the stalls were: Jumble stall, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Hitchen; cake stall, Mrs. Williamson ; sweet stall, Mrs. Upchurch and Mrs. Nibbs; plain and fancywork stall, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Ross, and Miss Woodman; flower stall, Mrs. Shapcott and Miss Keip-Read.