WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 22146, 28 September 1935, Page 26

WOMAN’S WORLD

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Will correipondent* please note that items intended for Wednesday’s ‘ Star ’ must be in the office by Tuesday afternoon, and those intended for insertion on Saturday by Thursday afternoon, or at the latest Friday morning. In the latter case they must be brief. Mrs J. Hutchison left to-day on a visit to Christchurch and Wellington. Miss I. Rattriy returned on Thursday from a visit to Australia. Mrs A. Moritzson, of St. Clair, left on Wednesday, hound for Australia. Miss Cecily Bell, of Havelock North, is at present the guest of Mrs W* H. Shepherd, High street. Mr and Mrs W. T. Smellie left by car to-day for Christchurch, where they will spend a few days. " Miss Mackerras left during the week for Masterton. where she will be the guest of Mrs Macrae. Mr and Mrs Brian Hewat, of Invercargill, are in Dunedin for the Taylor— Campbell wedding to-day. Madame Muriel Brunskill and Miss Madeleine Clarke , are staying at Warn s Hotel. > Mr and Mrs Raymond Bedtty (Miss Heather Kiniiaird) are the guests of Mrs Stan. Barnett, Opoho, during their stay in Dunedin. , Miss Mary Louglinan (Invercargill), who has been visiting Mrs Roger Clifford, Ashley Hay, Waipara,- returned to the south on Wednesday. Mrs George M. M'Kenzie, Christchurch North, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs 'J. L. Hamilton, left for Invercargill on Wednesday. ■ :i Mrs E; Mackay. and Miss Elsie Phil* lips, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs A. IV Downer, Manor Place, during their visit to Dunedin. Mrs Sholto" Douglas, who has spent the past three years in Chile, has returned to New Zealand, and is at present the guest of Miss H. Paterson, Geraldine. The engagement is announced of Nan, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Orbell, “ The Levels,” Timaru, to James, eldest son of Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, 400 George street, Dunedin. . Mrs Marshall Macdonald arrived on Thursday afternoon to arrange business in connection with the children’s health camp to be held at Waikouaiti in January. Miss G. Hoddinott, who attended tho Plunket Society’s conference in Wellington, spent, a few . days in Christchurch as the guest of Mrs H, A. Young, Cashmere, before returning home on Wednesday. Mrs J. Gordon, daughter of Mrs R. •Pryde, who has been on a holiday visit to her former home at Port Chalmers, left Dunedin on Tuesday for Sydney and Singapore. Mrs Gordon resides at Kota Tmgi, Malay States, where Mr Gordon is an overseer of a tin dredging plant. ___________

Reports of social functions will be welcomed for this column. ** Diana ” will also answer all reasonable questions relating to the ho%ne, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of, interest to women.

Mrs Norman Taylor, who was in the finals for the St. Clair golf championship, will leave on Monday to play in the golf tournament at Palmerston North, and afterwards in the national tournament at Wellington. Miss Marjory Fish, a graduate of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten Association, has been appointed to the charge of a special school for defective children in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Joseph Taylor and Mr and Mrs W. S. Wood, of Christchurch, who are in town for the Taylor—Carapbell wedding, are guests at the li/sceisior Hotel. Mrs W. Kennedy, of Studleigh, Bayswater, Southland, has been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs M. Stewart Faulks, Pembroke. • The engagement is announced of Olive Evelyn, second daughter ot Mr and Mrs C. C. Clark, Upper Junction, Mosgiel, to Neil Alexander second son of Mbs and the late Hugh Boyd, North Taieri. Mrs A. H. Lawrensoh and Miss H. Lawrenson have returned from Christchurch, where they have been visiting Mr Farquhar Young, Chiton Heights, Sumner. Our London correspondent writes that Miss Betty M'Arthur, of St. Clair, has been staying with two of horold Dunedin friends— Mrs Malcolm Calder at Ashley Down. Surrey, and Mrs Beauchamp Barclay—before leaving early in October on her return- to New Zealand, Several parties have been given recently for -Miss Erna Crawshaw, Auckland, who is the guest of her aunt, Mrs J. E. L. Satterthwaite, Musselburgh. Her hostesses were:—Mrs W. Aitken, Misses N. Thomson, L. Barton, L. Samson, D. Eberhardt, S. Wren, and Enid Crawshaw. .

Hostesses who have given parties this week in honour of Miss ‘Patricia Campbell, whose wedding took place this morning, included Mrs W. Evans, who was hostess at an afternoon tea, at the Savoy, and Mrs R. T. Little, who gave a most delightful “ charade ’’party at her homo in Maori Hill on Wednesday evening.

A surprise gift afternoon was tendered to Mrs W. Mowat at her residence, Montgomery Avenue, on Wednesday on the eve of her departure to take up residence in Balclutha. Among those present were Mesdames H. U Eonnell, A. Gosdcn, L. Hoag, B. Haig, RWilson, 0. Kirk, P. Tradl, W. Pollock, A. Ryan, C. Hope, S. Dyer, and Miss E. Tilbury. A team of 16 lady , golfers from the Awamoa Club, in Oamaru, will arrive on Tuesday to play a match against 1 the ladies’ club at St. Clair. They will remain here over Wednesday, in order to watch the match to be played by the British team on the Balmaceweu Links on Wednesday. Several entertainments have been arranged in their honour. Mrs S. J. Harrison, with her small son, will leave Dunedin on Thursday next for-Sydney, where she will join the Narcunda on her return to her home in Calcutta. Mrs D. J. Calder will accompany her daughter,, and will be her guest for some time in India. Among hostesses who have given farewell parties for Mrs Harrison were Mrs Hog* l Speight, Mrs Lance Blackman, and Mrs S L. Laing, who gave a very enjoyable bridge party on Thursday evening at her home in Glen Avenue. Messrs P. Leith Ritchie was hostess at a tea party at her home, Norwood, Roslyn, on Thursday afternoon, when an opportunity was given for her seveval guests to meet the two brilheint pianists from Wellington, Mrs Ethel Mackay and Miss Elsie Phillips who are enjoying a short holiday in Dunedin. In honour of the occasion the rooms were guy with a wealth of spring flowers and Nile lilies, which gave the right atmosphere for the bright and happy conversation. Many phases ot art were touched on, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent by all present. On Wednesday evening, in the Allen Hall. University, the National Council of Women is holding an open meeting in order that the women of Dunedin may hear an account of the recent Dominion conference and also learn the objectives of the International Council of Women, to which the New Zealand National Council is affiliated. It is hoped that many women will take this opportunity to acquaint themselves about this important organisation. The central branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly •meeting in the Y.M.G.A. assembly hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Aslin (president) presided over a good attendance of members. The speaker for the afternoon was the Rev. W. A. Hamblett, who gave an inspiring address on ‘ The Sanctitv of Marriage.’ On behalf of the members Mrs Millar thanked the speaker for his interesting and helpful address. A display of flowers brought fly the members was later sent to the Public Hospital.

The Australian Society held another of its successful monthly meetings last Saturday evening at the Vedic Gale. A. large number of members and friends met and enjoyed dancing, interspersed with several competitions apd musical items arranged by Signora Stella. The bright gowns of the ladies lent a note of gaiety to the warm and softlyillumined room. A character sketch by Miss Vanda Duncan, ‘ The Australian Sundowner,’ in typical costume, was much appreciated by all and enthusiastically encored. Mr Stanley Mac Kay delighted his audience with the song ‘ destination, ’ and Master Kevin Connell gave a recitation. After supper the evening concluded with all present joining in with the combined soloists and singing the Australian National Anthem, followed by ‘ God Save the King.’ Those present included Messrs and Mesdames It. S. Black, Palmer, Gallagher, Jupp, Beale, Sewell, G. Andrews, P. W. Andrews, Walton, Ballard, Clayton, Glue. C. A. Thompson, G. Connell, D. Barton, Signor and Signora Stella, Mesdames H. A. Newalt, M. W. Shiel, A. E. Wood,' Scott, Elston, Poley, H. M, Mac Kay, Wood, Connell, Howarth, MacConneil, P. Dawson F. Beale. J. Cunningham. Lennox, Stone, MacParlane, and G. Duncan, Misses Peg Campbell. Muriel Hare, V. Duncan, and T. Newall. Messrs D. W. Young, Morrison. Kay. S. Mac Kay, Connell, Phillip. Hylands, D. C. Rutherford, D. Campbell.

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Miss Ruby Piper was hostess on Tuesday evening at a party given for Miss Nyra Anderson, who is to be an October bride, and who was the recipient of many useful articles for the pantry and kitchen. Among others present were:— Misses Olive Reid, Stella. Napier, Maisie Knox, Iris Mackenzie, Pearl Clark, Maude Campbell, Pearl Piper, Thelma Knight, and Madge Adie. A very delightful tea party was given at the Savoy yesterday afternoon, the guest of honour being Mrs D. J. Calder, who leaves next week for India. The table was very prettily arranged with spring flowers, and Mrs Calder was presented with a charming posy of anemones, primroses, and sweetscented boronia. The other guests were Mesdames T. Young, H. E. Shacklock, John Coombs, S. Faulkner, W. Anderson, W. J. Bardsley, R. Prescott, S. J. Harrison, and the Misses J. P. Calder and Wilkinson (Clyde). . Mr and Mrs'George Wix, of Queen’s Drive, Musselburgh, to-day celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Such an event in the lives of two well-known and highly-respected residents is sure to be an occasion of much thanksgiving and hearty congratulations. Mr and Mrs Wix have spent the greater part of their lives in St. Kilda, where they bad been favourably known by young and old for the integrity of their characters and for their interest in all that pertains to the highest well-being of the community. They have been the recipients of congratulations from far and near, and the hope is expressed that they may have many more years of happiness and health. Flower lovers always look forward to the annual spring show which is held in aid of St. Paul’s Cathedral funds, ;»nd> will take place this year, on October 9. A strong committee, consisting of Ladv Sargood, Mesdames A. H. Allen, J, W. Black, H. W. Bundle, G. R. Cheeseman, C. 0. M'Kellar, G. C. Cruickshank, F, M, Oldham. Gerald Fitzgerald, Misses Colina Falconer, and Gwen Gallaway, and Messrs. Percy Vallange and Stewart Macpherson \is in charge, and as the season has been a particularly favourable one, the show should be good in every way. Mrs H. W. Bundle and Miss Gallaway are pint secretaries. As in former ,years 3 there will be various competitions for decorated tables, bowls, baskets, etc., as well as for collections of cut flowers, ihe flowers will be for sale? and afternoon tea will be available.

The annual business meeting of the St. Clair Women’s Club choir im held on Monday last, when Mrs Douglas Barton was - re-elected leader, and Mrs «. W. North secretary and treasurer lor the ensuing year. After the business was concluded a most enjoyable time was spent at a surprise party tendered to Mrs Barton by the choir members. Following supper, the leader was presented with an afternoon tea set as a token of the choir’s appreciation of her work during the season. Those piwt were Mesdames Adams. Bode, Cross, D Paine. 0. Thomson. G. H. Green, Lawrence, Worthington Kincaid, Strachan, Grant, Ferens, Rendell. Gibson Robson, T. A Ombler. Humphries. Davidson. Pritchard, James, M'Lachlan, Eustace, and Misses, R. Brooks, Quartcrma.n (2), and Ida Johnstone. The tea kiosk at the Gardens was the scene of a very bright and happj gathering on Tuesday mghU las>t, the occasion being the annual staft dance of Wunaka Motors Ltd. During the evening items were given by Messrs B. Baugheu, R. Murphy,.and S. Mackay which provided an enjoyable interlude to the dancing. The lucky spot dance was won by Mr I. M‘Kmght and Miss 11. Freeman, and mystery dance by Mi I Allison and Miss N. M‘Keich. Among those present were Mesdames H. M. Mackay, R. S. Black, H. Hobbs, Misses K. Hogan. L. Coleman, D. M'lntosh, S. Daniel, K. M.lntosh, N. M'Keich, N. Allen, G. Swift. R. Morton, I. Currie, J. Hunter, M -C ad J’’ J. frickard, B. Gray, I. Meredith, R. Freeman, E. ' M‘Kay, D. Greenwood, J. M'Donald, K. Burke Nom Davidson, B. Aitken, E. Burke G. Whittaker, Messrs J. Moffitt, M. Sloan, S. Mackay, B. Baughen, R. Murphy, L. Rathbone, H. Smith, K. Mackay, J. Stewart, A. Hogan, J. *?,; cox, H. Malthus, 1. M'Kmght, I. Allison W. Mitchell, G. Peterson, H. Hobbs. A. Hennessy, A. Taylor L. Jenkins, B. Millin, L. Thomas, 0. Melville, R. S. Black, W. M'Cabe, W. H. Masters, R. Thomson. Reception to Madame Muriel Brunskill. Yesterday afternoon, at the Otago Women’s Club, members of the music circle gathered in the lounge to do honour to Madame Muriel Brunskill, the famous English contralto who is appearing on the concert platform tonight and during next week. Madame Brunskill was accompanied by Miss Madeleine Clarke, who is well known to music lovers in' the Dominion, as she has brought some famous artists to our shores during recent years. On arrival the guest of honour was welcomed by the chairwoman of the music circle (Mrs L. Beaumont), who spoke in glowing terms of madame’s musical gifts, and presented her with a posy of cowslips and forget-me-nots from the circle members. Madame Brunskill, who wore a smart taillcur in navy, witli a navy hat and furs, gracefully . acknowledged the warm welcome given to her, and later delighted those present with interesting and 'amusing sidelights on the life of an operatic star in England and on tour. Tea was served in tho dining room, where the tables were gay with bowls of spring flowers. ' Members of the circle were presented, and a very pleasant hour was spent. .Among other visitors were Mrs R. Mackay and Miss Elsie Phillips, of Wellington, who were welcomed to the club.

The staff of Messrs J. R. Brown Ltd. spent a very pleasant evening on Saturday last at the home of Mr and Mrs Stan. Georgeson in Morrison street. During the evening Mr Georgeson was presented with a.handsome oak clock, suitably inscribed, as a token of the esteem in which he is held by his fellowworkers. 1 1 A preliminary meeting of parents and others who have already signified their interest in a garden fete to be held next month, in order to raise funds for the improvement of the grounds at John M'Glasban College, was arranged by Mrs R. G. C. M‘Nab at her home on Wednesday afternoon. There were over 50 ladies present; the various stalls were arranged for and other important preliminary work was accomplished.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The following is a list of the guests who have registered at The Hermitage during the past week:—London: Mr A. Winn. England: Mr B. Pearson. South Australia: Mrs E. M'Donnell, Miss J. L. Pearson. Wellington: Mr A. Sinclair'* Gray. Oamaru; Mr and Mrs E. A. Watson, Mr and Mrs C. Sloper. Christchurch: Mr C. G. Pearson, Mrs W. R. Cook, Miss H. Cook. Dunedin: Miss M. A. Minogue, Mr and Mrs H. Russell, Mr and Mrs Wolfenden, Mr and Mrs Stuart Falconer, Mr S. Hudson, Mr and Mrs J. N. Beckett, Miss Kay. Waiho Gorge: Mr A. C. Brown. The Sawyers Bay branch of the Women’s Institute held a spring flower show on Wednesday afternoon, at which Mrs Treloar presided. Mrs Brownlee acted as judge, and congratulated the members on the fine display of flowers. She gave some very useful advice as to staging and classifying the narcissi, for which she was thanked. The following is the prize list:—Polyanthus: 'Mrs Fraser 1, Mrs Pettigrew 2. Anemones: Mrs Latta 1, Mrs Fraser 2. Auricula : Mrs Fraser 1. Iceland poppies: Mrs C. Perry 1, Mrs Latta 2. Wallflower: Mrs Pettigrew 1, Mrs' Newsome 2. Freesias: Mrs Latta 1, Mrs Honeybone 2. Violets: Airs Lynn 1, Airs Pettigrew 2. Primroses: Airs APAlister 1, Airs Pettigrew 21 .Shrubs: Airs Honeybone 1, Airs Alillcr 2. Hardy flowers: Airs C. Perry 1, Airs Pettigrew 2. Trumpet narcissi: Airs Honeybone l,;Alrs Treloar 2. Polyanthus narcissi: Mrs Honeybone 1 and 2, Airs C. Perry 3. Mixed narcissi: Airs Honeybone 1, Mrs Miller 2.. Double inconiparabiiis: Mrs Honeybone 1 and 2. Grape hyacinth. Airs C. Perry 1. Floating bowl: Mrs Latta 1, Airs APAlister 2.

prior to their departure from Miller’s Flat for their new homo at Clydevale Mr and Mrs T. Jones, Ormaglade were farcwelled. Last week over 20 ladies paid a surprise visit to Onnaglade, several having travelled many miles to be present. Beautiful Central sunshine enabled plans to be carried out as prearranged. A most amusing item (a guessing competition) took place, the prize going to Mrs b. M'Clelland. When afternoon tea had been enjoyed Mrs B. Bmellie, on behalf of the local W.D.F.U. branch, presented Mrs Jones with a cake plate and fork; Mrs S. H. Wingfield, captain of Miller’s Flat Guide Company, made a gift of a cut-glass yase from all Guiding friends. Since the'inception of both the local W.D.F.U. and Guide Company some years ago Mrs Jones has been an enthusiastic committee; member and has given generously and worked tirelessly for both institutions. Her departure is therefore regretted exceedingly,, hut good wishes from countless friends go with Mr' and Mrs Jones to their new home ni South Otago. On behalf of the young people of the district, in whose affection Mrs Jones has always held an especially warm place, Miss Grace Mosley asked her hostess to accept an exquisitely fragrant Victorian posy of violets. At the conclusion of the Sunday evening service at the Presbyterian Church a social hour was spent, and the opportunity taken by all present to say farewell to Mr and Mrs Jones. The Rev. Jas. Patterson, who conducted the, service, made a gift of a silver teapot and hob water jug to Mrs Jones, and to Mr Jones a pocket wallet and fountain pen, Mr Patterson spoke of the long and earnest association of Mr and Mrs Tones with the church, and the inestimable help and support they had always so willingly and freely given.

Under the auspices of the Dunedin West branch of the New Zealand Labour Party, a most successful social evening was tendered on Monday to Dr D. G. and Mrs MacMillan, of Roslyn, when Wilson Hall was filled to capacity. The chairman for the evening was Mr Robert Waterson and Mr Payton carried out the duties of M.C. at the dance which fallowed. The programme opened with the National Anthem, and during the evening Miss Dorothy Payton, on behailf or the ladies of this section, presented . Mrs MacMillan with a bouquet of flowers, the recipient, in a few well-chosen words, acknowledging tho kindness. Dr MacMillan was presented to the members and friends present, and thanked all those who were working in the campaign, and later made himself personally acquainted with each one present. A varied and attractive programme was presented. Miss M. Hargreaves rendered the solos ‘ One Alone ’ and ‘ Love Will Find, a. Way ’ in a pleasing manner. Miss Margaret MacMillan danced the Irish jig, and later, in company with Misses Daphne Allan, Rota Warren, and Millie Baxter, won much applause with the Irish reel. Mr Harry; Bell (Abbotsford) was well received in two Scottish humorous songs. Banjo duets were given by Messrs Mason and BucMand, whilst a cornet solo was pleasingly given _ by Master Leslie Brown, and recitations by Misses Clark and Payton. * Old Donegal/ was the title of a song given by Mr Ardlard, and after the chairman had introduced the “ city queen ” at the forthcoming carnival (Miss Gallagher) to the audience, the lady favoured them with a musical monologue. Supper was served by the Ladies’ Social Committee under the direction of Mesdames Porter and Payton, after which dancing was indulged in till midnight.

On Thursday evening a surprise party visited Mr and Mrs Stanley Or. Pether in their flat at /87 George street. Mrs Pether received the guests in the hall wearing a smart frock ot duck-egg green pleated marietta. Dancing took place in the drawing room, and supper was served buffet fashion in the dining room, both rooms being charmingly arranged with grape hyacinths and daffodils. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs A. Laurenson, Misses Cnshla and Betty Macassey, Margot Garrett, Betty Beadel, Daphne Chrystall. Marion Crow, Kathleen OrJebar, Maura Donnelly, Dorothy Secular, Gertrude Orlowski, and Alma Browne, Messrs L. Macassey, A. Hart, L. Burt, L. Gold-, smith, B. Horne, A. Harper, W. Leckie, R. Nancarrow, Brian Tapley, Pat Macassey, and Colin Holmes. A successful function was held by members of the Public Service Choir in the Yedic, the guests of honour being Mr J. T. Leech (conductor to the choir) and Miss Sybil Baker (accompanist). An enjoyable evening was spent in dancing, games, etc. Vocal items were contributed by Misses It. Sell, P. Clare, L. M'lntosh, M. Green, Messrs J. T. Leech and G. Crawford, and tho choir sang, by special request, ‘ Carnovale ’ (one of their competition selections). A dainty_ supper was served and a happy evening brought to a close by the singing of Auld Lang Syne.’ Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs J; T. Leech, Mr and Mrs E. B. C. Murray, Mr and Mrs E. Winkel, Mr and Mrs G. Swan, Mr and Mrs VV Twoso, Mr and Mrs G. Crawford, Mr and Mrs R. Hughes; Misses JN. Davidson. M. Fenton, A. Simpson, M. Russell, R. Brookes, R. Mantell, E. Walker, P. Wilson, V. Finlaysou, Messrs G. H. Seddon, W. Race, J. Benrce, IS*. Ballinger, E. J. Haughej, Watman, and W. Richmond.

A most enjoyable concert was given on Wednesday evening by the St. Clair Women’s Club in order to raise funds for the Presbyterian Women Workers’ Superannuation Fund. The President (Miss M‘Dougall), in her opening remarks, said that thp club had entered the twenty-first yfear of its existence, and during the whole of that_ time the Presbyterian Hall had been its home. In the first years of its life, when the membership was small and the subscription smaller, the church authorities had kindly allowed the use of the hall free of rent, and this concert was being given in the year of its coming of age as a small acknowledgment of the club’s appreciation. The programme opened with a Pierrot troupe, songs and monologues being presented. A feature of this item was the frocking of the performers in black find tangerine, the stage itself being artistically draped in the same colours. Those taking part were Mesdaraes Q. W. Fereiis, T. J, Smith, W. J. Davidson, H. Grant, F. L. Lawrence, J. W. Thomson, E. W. Worthington, and L. G. Wilson. A humorous recitation, ‘Philosophy,’ by A. H. Herbert, was given by Mrs Len Withers, assisted by Miss Olivo Qnartermain, and as an encore ‘ I Wouldn’t bo too Ladylike.’ The club cboir contributed two items towards the success of the evening—a part song ‘ Ye Spotted Snakes,’ rendered by, Mesdames J. Eustace, Douglas Paine. J. M. M'Lachlan, T. J. Smith, P. J. Rendel, and Miss Rhoda Brooks, and a duet* ‘ In the Garden of My Heart,’ by Mesdames H. Grant and M. A. Robson. A sketch entitled ‘ The Hat,’ written by Miss M'Dougall, and performed by Mesdames J. W. Thomson, L. G. Wilson, G. W. Ferens, W. Turnbull, and F. L. Lawrence, was much appreciated, as was also a humorous playette, ‘ The Obstructive Hat,’ the principals being Mesdames T. Williamson, F. L. Lawrence, J. W. Thomson, Douglas Paine,' and G. W. Ferens. Two carols, ‘ Good King Wenceslas ’ and ‘ Holy Night,’ arranged by Airs J. F. Cardno, were given; in these she was assisted by Mesdames R. James, M. A. Robson, j, Eustace, P. J. Rendel, G. H, Greene' T. J, Smith, G. S. Warwick, W. Rutherford, and Lennox. The final item on the programme was a sketch, ‘ Mrs Jarley’s Waxworks,’ Mrs E. H. Ombler taking the part of Mrs Jarley and Mrs F. L. Lawrence that of her assistant. The waxwork figures represented well-known historical and mythical characters, and were presented byMessrs J. W. Thomson, T. Williamson, C. Thomson, W. Turnbull, Douglas Paine, G. W. Warwick, G. W. Ferens, IT.'Grant, V. H. Briglitmore, and L. G! Wilson. The accompnniments were played by Mesdames Douglas Barton, diaries Thomson, and Bliss Dorothy Grigg. Mrs R. G. BPDowall, president of the P.W.M.U.,. thanked the performers for a'most entertaining even*

mg, and presented Miss M'Dougall with a bouquet of mauve primulas and sweet peas. The singing of the National Anthem brought the evening to a close. Miss Nyra Thompson was hostess at a most enjoyable party at her home in Regent road on Saturday evening. The drawing room was gay with masses of spring flowers, and these were also used again in the decoration of the dining room, where supper was served. The guests were Mr and Mrs C. A.. Thompson, Mr and Mrs A. Glue, Misses Elsie Bossward, Margaret Robertson, Grace Naylor, Ethel Wintbn, June Williams, Ethel Wrightson, Messrs J. Nicolson, D. Stephens, J. Turner, T. Brown, J. Hodge, and A. Scott. The Waitaki High School Old Girls’ Association held a very enjoyable bridge drive in the Queen’s, Hotel lounge, which had been artistically decorated with tulips and hyacinths and narcissi on Saturday evening last, in aid of the scholarship fund, and the result of the function was very gratifying to the promoters. Among those present were; Mesdames H. Familton, Moss, 11. K. Ireland, Fotheringham,' H. S. Cox, Parker, Corson, Cuthhertson, E. Reid, D. Thompson, H. C. Jeffery, E. Cuftcns, Elder, Yeoman, S. Hall, H. Mar.tyn, A. A. Mays, Cook (Auckland), W.. F. Kct 1 ! - , R, G. Mathieson, Firman, S. C. Roberts, A. Robertson, H. T. Hall, J. Irving, M. J. Hannon, Illingworth, T. Kennedy,.R. A. M'Dowell, J. Hunter, J. M. Wilson, Cradock, Misses J. B. Wilson, A. Corson,, E* M'Quade, M. Armstrong ? M. Maxwell, L. Macphersou, D. Vivian, J. and M. Macdonald, I. Dawson, J. Miller, M. Roberts, B. Farr, E, Calder, A. and L. Boyle, N. Bee, M. S. Fitzgerald, E. A. Harvey, A. Naurnann, Spence-Clark, M. J. 'Macaulay, D. G. Hunt, E. Nicolls, Will, Mitchell, Nairn, E. M'Quin, J". _ W. M‘Adam, Stoho, J. Gillespie, B. Miller, M. Marwick, N. Grenfell, J. and N. M. Fraser, Messrs B. Dooley, L. Henry, J. Armstrong, and S. Hall.

Circle Meetings at O.W.C. ' On Tuesday evening the literary circle of the Otago Women’s Club held its annual meeting, whenthe following office-bearers for the coming year were elected:—Mrs R. Nimrao, chairwoman; Miss Service, vice-chairwoman; Miss M'Dougall, secretary; Mrs S. M. Park and Misses May, Duthie, Holland, and Logie, members of committee. The evening was devoted to the reading of fairy and other tales, those, taking part being' Mesdames V. E. Galway, L. E. Eastgate, F. J. Turner, W. J. Porteous, and the Misses Roberts, McCarthy, Holland, Ritchie, and Farnie. The music circle held an enjoyable evening on Wednesday, when members sang selections from classic composers. Before each group was presented a short’talk on the composer and his works was given as an introduction. Miss Edith Morrison was an efficient and appreciated accompanist. Mrs Beaumont was in the chair, and'at the close of the evening a warm vote of thanks was passed to the performers by Madame Winnie Fraser. The programme was as follows: —Brahms: Talk given by Miss Paine; songs—* The Sandman,’ * The Forge,’ and ‘ Love Triumphant, sung by Sirs A. F. Downer; part songs, * Sapphic Ode ’ and ‘The Nun,’ sung by the choir;, and a quartet, * Barcarolle,’ sung by Mesdames Eric Miller, Dayus, and Downer and Miss Fenton. Schumann: Talk given by Mrs Turner; songs—* Since I First Beheld Him,’ ‘Humility,’ ‘lt Cannot Be,’ and ‘ The Ring,’ sung by Miss Meda Paine. vSchubert: Talk given by Miss Paine; songs— ‘ The Promise of Spring,’ ‘ The Organ Man,’ and ‘ By the Sea,’ sung by Mrs L. J. Cronin. Greig: Talk given by Mrs Turner; songs, ‘The Princess’ and ‘ The Swan,’ sung by Mrs Turner; and ‘ The Tree,’ ‘ The Old Mother,’ and ‘ The First Primrose,’ by Mrs Eric Miller. Franz: Talk given by Mrs Beaumont; songs— ‘ His Coming,’ ‘From Grief I Cannot Measure,’ and ‘ Dearest Friend,’ sung by Miss Fenton. Hugo Wolf: Talk and songs—‘Ah! ’Twas Maytime,’ ‘ Anacreon’s Grave,’ ‘ The Forsaken Maiden,’ and ‘ The Gardener,’ by Mrs L. Beaumont. STRIVING AFTER BEAUTY . Recently, in London, at an exhibition featuring things monstrous as well as things beautiful, of by-gone days, there was displayed a corset as worn in the fifteenth century. It consisted of horizontal and parallel strips of iron worked . into a trellised frame; it opened on metal hinges, and bolted down one side with small loops and pegs, similar to gate catches. What agonies must have been endured by the ladies of fashion of that period. The exhibition also included several examples of the Elizabethan corsets with their intricate whale-bone hoops encased in elaborate quilted brocades, all of them too terrible to contemplate if worn through heat waves. There is every indication of whale-bone coming back again, but only as a support to the new shoulder-strap-less velvet evening gowns. The breakaway from rigid corsetry occurred just after the war, when women took to sports and games so wholeheartedly. Indeed, our whole mode of dress has been saner and simpler since then, and to-day the unbroken lino is-the'sought-after silhouette.

RECEPTION BY THE AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY

A most delightful “ at home ” was held at the residence of Mrs M., "W. Shiel, Moyala, Coney Hill road, St. Clair, on Wednesday afternoon, when over 60 members of the ladies’ section of the Australian Society of Otago met to do honour to two very talented Australians—Miss Gladys Moncrielf and Miss Heather Kinnaird. The beautiful homo and grounds lent themselves admirably to such a gathering, and many of the visitors enjoyed a ‘stroll through the garden, which is gay with spring flowers of every kind. The guests were received in the hall by the president (Mrs H. A. Newall) and by Mrs Shiel, who later introduced the guests of honour to those present. The former wore a navy suit flecked with white, with a smart mavy hat; the grey blouse was trimmed with smocking in navy,'and an unusual touch was given to the coat by smocking on the pockets and. cuffs. Mrs Shiel wore a dainty frock of Margaret Rose crepon, with a small off-the-face hat to tone, while in her belt was tucked a spray of hyacinths in pastel tonings, presented to her by the president, and which completed a charming picture. _ Miss Gladys Moncrieff wore a black suit with a white satin blouse and smart black hat finished by silver fox furs, _ She was given a bouquet of narcissi and boronia, reminiscent of her native land. Miss Heather Kinnaird’s, attractive outfit consisted of a suit in beige, the wide sleeves of which were banded in fur to match. With this she wore a hat in darker tonings and a stonemarten necklet. She was given a bouquet of pink and blue hyacinths which toned in well with her ensemble. A verso of ‘ Home, Sweet Homo ’ was rendered by Mrs S. M. Strain, and made an appropriate opening to the proceedings. Later two solos wore given by Madame Mona Stone, with Signora Stella as accompanist, and were much enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served in the drawing room and Iburige, following which Miss Muriel Hard thanked Mrs Shiel for her hospitality and also the artists who had assisted in the entertainment of the guests'. At the same time she expressed the pleasure of the members of the society in having as their guests that afternoon two Australians of whom they were all very proud indeed. Both Miss Moncrieff and Miss Kinnaird gracefully acknowledged tlieir welcome, . . , r , Among other guests were Mesdames S. Barnett, Palmer, C. M. Parker, P. Priest, Irines-Walker, N. Rmd, W. D. Snowball, R. Sewell, C. E. Scott, G. Andrews, Ai E. Wilde, Simmell, C. W. Wing, Walton, G. W. Wilson, W. T. Young, C. A- Thompson, R. S. Black, W. N. Beal, J. Ballard, D. Barton, J. Brooks, A. Clapp, R. C. Connell, E. Clayton, Si GoWan, D. Cunningham, Frank Dawson*, Gallagher, A. Glue, W. A. Hamer, - ! S. , Huggins, JupP, M'Dowell, M'Farlano, Morrison, Mitchell, A; H, Myles, Misses Evans, K. Muldowhie, Peggy Campbell, B. Snowball, Betty Boss,'.’Thelma Newall, L. E. Smith, Wilde, and.Connell.

THE SPRING NOTE

If we except the popularity of capes there has been ' little in the general lines of daytime dress fashions this year to distinguish them from those or last vear. Simplicity'is the prevailing effect, an absence of; elaboration and of ornament in the actual dress._ Dressmakers have relied on such things as and >-clasps and buttons to /'give character to quiet winter frocks, or have combined two : colours in a quiet harmonious design, or lmve_ introduced unusual effects in stitching. There axe signs, however, that with the approach of spring we may expect more elaboration in light-weight woollen and plain silk frocks. The shirring which Molyneux introduced with much success last year threatens to become popular. Threatens is the right word, because these fine rows of gathering, misplaced or overdone as they are liable to be when used on cheap frocks/ can have a disastrous effect, though they are charming .when carried out by a master hand in really suitable material. The “ peasant ” fashion, too, with its neckline loosely gathered up on a drawstring, is likely to be more •widely adopted; and that Is a fashion also which is successful only in the hands of an artist dressmaker. However, the majority of women are conservative and restrained in the matter of dress, and will be glad that the popularity of patterned silk materials shows as yet no sign of waning. For there is nothing more useful for general wear than a patterned stuff which does not crush, and which does not show conspicuously every spot or sign of dust. The great variety _in colouring and design makes it possible for everyone to find becoming patterned silks which will be suitable either for simple frocks or for the ensembles which arc so well suited to our climate. So .enthusiastically have Englishwomen taken to the wearing of these patterned stuffs _ that fashion writers ‘have noted with relief and especial approval the occasional dresses and ensembles in plain stuffs which have been seen at the big race meetings and garden parties.

EFFECT OF A HEW HAT

FINDING THE RIGHT ONE A man is not very sensitive to the type of hat he is wearing so iong as it is -firmly wedged upon his head—perhaps because ho, has so small a variety to choose from—but with a woman the influence of a hah is extraordinary. _ If she believes her hat to be becoming she is happy; if she does not think so', in spite of the fact that ten dozen people tell her it is. she never feels her best. A new hat can make a woman feel shy, self-conscious, radiant, timid,' defiant, triumphant, miserable, and a great many other things. It takes a good deal of courage to wear certain new shapes in hats, for the new tilt, line, turn-up or down,' all influence the wearer amazingly. Some women can put on a new absurdity in the millinery line and walk away with a strut and a swagger, while her sister, in a similar model, would creep out and take side streets, wondering why she has been so foolish as to buy such a thing. Hats ‘.with large brims often have a simpering effect. They force some women to pose; others to be self-con-sciously pleased with themselves; others to he sweetly innocent and young, no matter what their age. But a large brim on a very large girl or an old lady acts as an exquisite frame in which both feci safe. A new smart hat will make sonic women attack life courageously; sadness enters the soul of others, for they feel that its lines and tilt are not for them; others treat it, as a huge .joke, and it makes them feel a trifle ribald and irresponsible. There isJ the hat that cheers, the hat that depresses, the kind hat, the naughty hat, the one that tells us wo are frights, and the one that whispers that we are not so bad after all. The moral is—find the right hafej

WEDDING

TAYLOR—CAMPBELL. The Moray Place Congregational Church’ was thronged at an early hour this morning with the many friends and well-wishers, of the bride, when the marriage took place between Cyril, only son of Mr and Mrs Joseph > Taylor, of Christchurch, and Patricia, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. 0. Campbell, of Dunedin. The church was very prettily decorated with pink cherry -blossom, and made an appropriate setting for the petite bride, who entered with her father- The wedding itself was a very quiet one. The bride wore an ensemble of navy blue for the occasion.' The coat was scolloped down the front and opened redingote fashion .to show a_ white pleated frock. She wore a chic navy hat and accessories to tone, and carried a dainty posy of hyacinths. She was attended by two bridesmaids —the Misses Edna Jones and Dora Campbell. The former chose a frock of soft grey crepe with navy hat and accessories, and the latter a dusky pink crepe frock, also combined with navy. Both carried posies of pale pink hyacinths. Mr Laurie Sykes, of Masterton, acted as best man. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. Mead, and Miss Jean Bogg, A.R.C.0., rendered appropriate organ music. Later in the morning a reception was held for near relations at Oti-Mai, High street, the •residence of the bride’s parents. Here the guests were received by Mrs Campbell, who wore a navy suit , and hat with a touch of jade, which was repeated again in the blouse. • She was assisted by Mrs Taylor (the bridegroom’s mother), wearing a navy ensemble with hat to tone. Tho future home of Mr. and Mrs Cyril Taylor

ld ADAME MURIEL BRUNSKILL

ENGLISH CONTRALTO ON TOUR It was discovered in the course of an interview with Madame Muriel Brunsidll that this famous English contralto is one hundred per cent. British. When asked her nationality, surprise is always expressed when she explains that for many generations her ancestors have been purely English. The belief that she must have foreign blood in her veins is probably due to her exquisite Lipder singing and her fire and intensity in operatic work. Madame Brunskill is Madame Blanche Marchesi’s star pupil, and by almost every mail she receives reproachful letters from the famous old singing teacher, who is very disappointed at her prolonged stay in the Southern Hemisphere. “My Brunskill should have been here in England for the King’s Jubilee year, heading the list of great British singers,” wrote Madame Marches! in a reocnt letter. Music-lovers in Dunedin are surely fortunate in the opportunity to hear such a singer, “My greatest joy at the present time,” she said, “ is my weekly budget of air mail letters from England, for my two small sous never fail to tell me of their weekly doings. _ The younger one, Patrick, has only just celebrated his fifth birthday, and although his letters are decidedly brief, they are always adorned with elaborate illustrations. My keenest regret in connection with the present tour is that it has caused me to niiss two important events in the lives of my sons—Patrick’s debut ns an orchestra"! conductor when he wielded tho baton at a children’s cou-

cert in aid of charity, and seven-year-old Desmond’s debut as an ‘ actor,’ when he took the title role in '• Robin Hood.’ In private life Madame Brunskill is Mrs Robert Ainsworth, and her husband is one of the conductors of tho International Opera Season at Covent Garden. It is not often that one finds a con-cert-manager constantly singing the praises of a star artist, but Madame Brunskill’s manager, Miss - Madeleine Clarke, classes the famous contralto as perfect in every way. She considers that as an artist, a delightful travelling companion, and as a staunch and generous friend, Muriel Brunskill is the star that entrepreneurs often dream of but seldom encounter in”private life. She is a remarkably easy star to tour, for she is blessed with a fine constitution, an abundance of common sense, and a never-failing sense of humour. In addition she has no fads, except a violent dislike for tea and prunes! She is always punctual, and add to this virtue a friendly manner and a charming personality and you will understand why Miss Clarke regards _ Madame Brunskill as the' most delightful artist to tour.

TO POLISH GLASS

There are many uses for used tealeaves. Here’s one: Save them after each pot of tea, and when you have about a bucketful, pour over a quart of boiling water and leave for an hour. Strain and _ bottle the liquid. When polishing mirrors and glasses apply it on a piece of soft material, flannel, if possible, and you will be surprised at the gloss it imparts.

LACE STOCKINGS Black lace stockings are to be worn in London this autumn. This new mode will recall the days of Queen Alexandra, when black silk stockings wore worn with voluminous white taffeta dresses. Fans will be carried this autumn with faille frocks, and made of the same fine black lace as the stockings. Some fans will have an added sparkle of jet or sequins. Small fans of the same material as evening dresses are another picturesque autumn mode. TO CRY A JUMPER There are several methods of drying woolly jumpers so that they keep that new look, even after many washings. Always use a very soapy lather and nearly cold water to wash the garment. Then dry in either of these ways: Slip a long piece of tape through both sleeves, and pin the tape in place on the line with at least three pegs, and leave to flap dry. The other method is to wrap the in newspapers, slipping an extra piece inside the jumper, and roll up the garment and paper together.

BRITISH GOLFERS • j . * ' TO ARRIVE IN pUHEDIN OH TUESDAY " Great interest centres round the visit of the British women’s golf team, which will play a match on the Balmacewen links on Wednesday next. The team will arrive on Tuesday, and will be the guests of local hostesses. Misses Jessie Anderson and Pam Barton will stay with Mrs C. W. Rattray at Musselburgh . Rise, Mrs W. Greenlees will be the guest of Lady Sargood at Marinoto, Miss Phyllis Wade will be the guest of Mrs J. A. Cook, Lnion street, while Mesdames J. B. Walker and P. Hodson will stay with Miss Theomin at her home in Royal Terrace. The three younger players, Miss Pam

THE RIGHT RECIPE THE MATCHLESS BAHAMA The banana contains all the main food constituents essential for the human body. Now for some enjoyable recipes, hot-weather moulds and trifles being purposely omitted. Fried Bananas. Peel the bananas and remove any stringy pieces. Dip in egg glazing, then toss in fine breadcrumbs, firming them well on with the hands or a broad knife. Place in a frying basket, lower carefully into boiling fat, and fry till golden brown. Drain well on paper. Serve piled high on a hot dish garnished with sugar and lemon juice. , Baked Banana Pudding. Take some bananas, slices of bread and butter, apricot jam, two tablespoonfuls milk, whites of two eggs, four tablespoonfuls sugar. Lino a buttered pie’plate with strips of bread and butter and jam. Fill with layers of sliced banana. Sprinkle with sugar, pour over milk. Cover with slices of bread

SPRING-CLEANING TIME AT HAND Even though “ spring-cleaning,” in the old sense of the term, has become out of date, what home-maker can resist the urge to brighten up her home when spring knocks so cheerily at the door? Those of us who live in rooms that express the modern ideals of space and elimination of non-essentials in equipment may contemplate the approach ot spring-cleaning without the slightest worry. But, alas, many of us hang on year after year to superfluous possessions oft-times useless, antiquated. In this case, spring-cleaning _ can be more of an undertaking than it would otherwise be, also a period of general upheaval for other members of the family. So he firm this year. Let the turning out of- “ white elephants ” and the ridding of everything superfluous in the way of clothes and furnishings bo one of the first duties of spring-cleaning. Unless you live next door to a general store, have your needs for the great clean-up in readiness; brooms, brushes, mops, dusters, paints, varnishes, or kalsomine, and general cleansers. And plan! For your own sake don’t decide to change the colour of tho walls after you’ve practically completed the cleaning operations. Give close attention to rugs and carpets. Nothing adds so much to

Barton, Miss Jessie Anderson, and Miss Phyllis Wade, will attract much attention. A cool and resourceful player, Miss Barton has a dazzling record. She has been runner-up for the last two years in the British open, and last year won the French title. Miss Anderson is not so well known, but the best critics in England have hailed her for the last two years as a coming champion. She is a 20-year-old native of Perth, Scotland, and won her first major game when she captured the British girls’ championship two years ago. She followed up this suc-cess-by reaching the final of the Scottish championship last season. The, 19114 English champion, Miss Phyllis Wade, is possibly the stylist of the team and a very finished golfer. The experienced members of the team are Mrs Walter Greenlees, an Ayrshire

and butter or meringue, whichever liked. Bake in a moderate oven till a pale brown. Servo either hot or cold. Banana Drops. Take four dessertspoonfuls butter, four tablespoonfuls sugar, one egg, nine tablespoonfuls self-raising flour, two bananas. Peel bananas and remove strings. Mash well, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, tnen bananas, lastly well-sifted flour, making into a stiff dough. Place in small spoonfuls on well-greased tin. Bake v in moderate oven 10 to 12 minutes, according to the size. Turn on to cake cooler. Store in airtight tin. * Banana Scones. Take one tablespoonful butter, one tablespoonful sugar, one egg, two ripe bananas, two cupfuls self-raising flour, half-cupful milk. Peel the bananas, remove all string, and mash well. Cream the butter and sugar, add the beaten egg, then bananas, sifted flour, and lastly milk, making into firm dough. Turn on to a floured board and knead slightly. Uoll out half-inch thick. Cut into rounds or squares. Glaze with a little milk. Bake in moderate ovcu 10 to ,lo minutes. Servo hot.

their beauty as cleanliness. Krt ground into a rug cuts the pile and wears it threadbare, regular use of a vacuum cleaner keeps them perfectly clean, of course, providing_ you use a long, smooth action; never jerk, as that has a tendency to break the nap. Where there is no vacuum, take them outside, place downward on the grass and beat, thoroughly. A large disc attached to a broom handle is good. Never use a stick as it may cut or weaken the fibre. Now is the time to give the carpet a shampoo. It will look all the better for it, just as your hair does. First go over it with a brush or vacuum cleaner, then rub oyer a soapy lather of carpet soap, adding a little ammonia to the suds. Remove all traces of soap with a damp cloth, using several changes of water, then finally rub with a dry cloth. You can also dry clean the carpet by sprinkling it liberally with common salt. Leave this on for an hour, then brush off, and rub the carpet over with a cloth dipped, in hot water, adding to this a lump of ammonia.. Ink marks should be * removed at once, but if you come across, any which have been left to dry, apply salt and lemon juice. Leave for one hour, then brush off and rub with a cloth dipped in ammonia. Grease marks may be removed by covering .them with a paste made by mixing together, gome fuller s earth and magnesia. Leave on overnight, then brush off and rub over with a damp cloth.

and west of Scotland title-holder, and Mrs J. B. Walker, a former Irish champion. Each will thoroughly test their opponents in this country. The captain-manager, Mrs P. Hodson, has had considerable executive experience, and contact with her should be invaluable for golf officials. She is an experienced manager, too, as she_ has taken touring teams through Britain, France, and Belgium, and is herself a thoroughly capable golfer. On Wednesday the visitors will be the guests of the committee of the Otago Ladies’ Golf Club at the golfhouse before the commencement of the games at 1.30. It is expected that a large number of enthusiasts will follow round. Afternoon tea may bo obtained at the golfhouse. In the evening a reception will be held at the Savoy in honour of the British team.

Banana Fritters. You will need some bananas, two tablespoonfuls self-raising flour, four tablespoonfuls milk, one teaspoonful custard powder, frying fat, lemon, sugar. Peel bananas, remove any strings, and cut into four. Make the batter by sifting the flour. Make a well in the centre and add gradually the milk, in which the custard powder has been blended, beating well till mixture is free from all lumps, and the milk is all used. Coat bananas with batter. Fry in boiling fat till pale brown. Dram and serve very iiot with lemon and sugar. Banana and Apple Pie. Take l|lb apples, eight bananas, sugar to taste, rind and juice halflemon, short crust, water. Peel, quarter, and core the apples. Put into saucepan with sugar, rind and juice lemon, and very. little water, and cook slowly till soft and clear. Peel the bananas. Remove any strings, and slice thinly. Put a layer of apple in n well-greased pie dish, then layer of bananas, and 'continue till pie dish is full. Cover with pastry in the usual way. Bake in a hot oven till pastry is pale brpwn* Serve with cream or custard.

SWEET LAVENDER THE CHOICE OF YESTERDAY This year’s lavender crop is the best for many years, writes the Sydney ‘ Daily Telegraph's ’ London correspondent. But I learned at Covent Garden ‘it is blooming upon a comparatively unappreciative world.

“ There is a glut of lavender just now,” a flower salesman told me. “ A Norwich grower was offering some recently, already stripped, for what it would fetch. There is not much demand nowadays.” I thought of the fragrant linen cupboards of yester-year, the perfumed blue mists of hundreds of cottage gardens which lout enchantment to the pillows of childhood; of the curious gipsy chants along the quiet suburban streets in September—the song which i

I was to remember years afterwards when I heard a Spanish gipsy singing a Flamenco melody to ths stars on a still night in Seville. “ There may be a few lavender girls loft still,” my Covent Garden man said, “ but wo don’t see much of them in London,” “ ‘ No hawkers, circulars, or street criers?’ I asked, a little wistfully. “ That’s about it,” he ’ . If the small faded-blue grains were no longer wanted by housewives, it was,

I thought, perhaps became science and commerce had turned them to business ends. So I questioned the managing director, one of the largest distillers of oil perfumes in the country. “ Wo get our lavender from our own Suffolk farm,” he said, “but the de-: mand is not what it was. We probably use about 10 tons of flowers in the year, .as against 30 or 40 tons a few' years ago. A ton of flowers makes. 201 h * of oil, and a pound of oil goes a versions way.”