Notes For Women

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12622, 6 December 1926, Page 5

Notes For Women

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr and Mrs 1/. B. Beal©, who have returned to Wellington from the south, have taken Mr Battersby’s flat at 34a, Upland road, Kelburn. Mrs H. Kirkoaldie has returned from Auckland, and is attending the Guiders’ camp being held at Levin. Mrs J. H. Pike and Mrs J. It. Nicholson have returned from a visit to Mrs W. Fairburn Wright, Spreyddn, and Mrs IS. Stephenson, Ashburton. The engagement is announced ’ of Lillian Jessie, daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Simpson, of Wellington, to Edwin Eric, only son of Mr and Mrs E. J. King, also of Wellington. Miss Hazel Jardine has arrived in Wellington after an extended visit to the south. Miss Wilkie, principal of the Technical Collego Girls’ Training Hostel, Opawa, Christchurch, will at the beginning of January for America, en route for England, on a nine months’ holiday trip. The girls’ branch of the Navy League will hold a jumble sale in the Early Settlers’ Hall, Abel Smith street, on Saturday next, December 11th, at 2 p.m. An excellent collection of clothing, especially men’s clothes, will be sold, as well as numerous other articles, and buyers are advised to attend early. Mr and Mrs B. Clarke, of Wellington, are at present on a visit to Christchurch.

Miss Gladys Morgan and Miss Marjorie Keegan, L.T.C.L., left by motor on Saturday morning to fulfil engagements at Wanganui. Quaint little hand-made invitations have been sent out by the little kindergarten folk for their annual Christmas party, to be held on December 11th, at 2.30, in the Wesley Hall, Taranaki street. The party should be more than usually interesting as all kinds of dainty preparations for it, are under way.

In the passing away of Mrs John Studholme, widow of the late Mr John Studholme, of “Merivale” and “Coldstream,” whoso death occurred in Paris oil December Ist, Canterbury has lost one of its oldest settlers. Mrs Studholme came to New Zealand in 1858 witn her brother, the late Mr Edward Moorhouse, and her two sisters, Mrs W. B. Rhodes and Mrs T. H. Wigley, to join her brother, Mr Sefton Moorhouse, then Superintendent of Canterbury. The vessel they came in, a barque of a few hundred tons, took 157 days on the voyage. The supply of food and water had nearly run out before reaching Lyttelton. On her arrival Mrs Studholmo had, like all newcomers at that time, to ride over the hills to Christchurch. In 1862 Mrs Studholme married the late Mr John Studholme. Their first home was at Hororata, afterwards for so many years the home of Sir John Hall. As there were no roads she had to ride there, her baggage, furniture, etc., being sent by bullock dray. Three sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren are living. A great many friends will hear with much regret ot the death of Mrs Marshall, which occurred at her residence, Kelburn, recently. The late Mrs Marshall was the widow of Captain J. T. Marshall, and youngest daughter <-f the late Mr Henry Blundell. She is survived by one brother, Mr Louis Blundell, and a family of six, Mrs F. J. Wood (Perth, W.A.), Mrs W. E. ltawson (Wellington), Mrs H. It. Thomas (Wellington), Mrs A. D. Briggs (Wellington), Mrs S. D. Gill (Masterton), and Mr H. T. Marshall (Wellington).

PLUNKET SOCIETY’S “JAZZ NIGHT” From the moment the clock struok eight throngs of people poured into the Town Hall on Saturday night to participate in the Plunket Society’s Jazz Night. Soon it seemed that surely there was dancing room for no one more, but still they came, and were submerged in the crowd that gaily abandoned themselves to the strains of Rodney Pankhurst’s orchestra. The Charleston! Who said it was “not done?” A visit to the Town Hall on Saturday showed many young couples proving themselves to be ardent devotees of that particular dance. If not strikingly graceful they were at least acrobatic in their steps and provided many amusing interludes during the evening. The costumes worn by the dancers ranged from the latest Parisian creations, feminine and fluffy to the “newest” thing in women’s dress suits. One particularly striking brunette with a sleek Elton orop was noticed wearing a very masculine suit of black repp with the new dinner jacket revers and tight severe skirt. A shirt of white silk with high collar completed the picture, the chic little lady might have been a reproduction of an illustration from “La Vi Parisienne.” And among the sterner sex was the same diversity of garb. Flannels, tails, sac suits, .dinner jackets and anachronistic “bags” danced side by side. Yoeman service was rendered by the many people working to make the dance the financial success it undoubtedly was, and great credit is due to the untiring efforts of the secretary, Mr W. A. Parton, and his able lieutenant, Mr J. H. Mills, for their tactful management. A charming buffet supper was served by Mrs Parton and other ladies, while a stall where ices and cooling drinks were dispensed was kept busy throughout the evening. Until the Cinderella hour dancing was kept up, and the financial returns from the Plunket Society’s effort must ihavie very substantially ljslped to swell their deserving coffers.

WOMEN’S INVENTIONS FROM PERSONAL NEEBS. “Although' women inventors concern themselves chiefly with articles of domestic use and children's games, there is considerable diversity in the inventions they submit/’ said the secretary of the institute of Patentees (London). Inventions were being received for inspection, and applications made for the October exhibition. A safety round-about for children is the invention of a seaside landlady. Another woman has invented unbreakable toilet sets of coloured rubber, while a feminine engineer has produced a device for improving the joints of scissors. A removable lining for a travelling coat which can bo inflated to form a cushion is an ingenious idea of another woman. “Unhookable” curtain hooks and a net for wearing round a hat to prevent mosquito bites, or for use when attending to bees ? are the inventions of two women of title. “Inventions are submitted to us by women of all nationalities,” said the secretary. “The greatest number at present, however, are those of British women. Women are very‘persevering. If we have occasion to criticise the invention as being open to improvement, the woman will, in nearly every case, try again. It is an interesting point that women usually invent something for which they have found a personal need, and they rarely invent anything to be of use in a sphere in which they are not experienced. For instance, a device for a motor-car will be invented by a woman who owns a car, an article for use in engineering will be the idea of a qualified woman engineer, a house-cleaning device is usually submitted by a woman who has domestic experience. This is not always the case with men, whose inventions frequently poncertj matters in which they nave had no experience.” WELLINGTONWEDWNGS A pretty wedding was solemnised at tlie Sailors’ Friend Society Church, of Miss Eunice Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Williams, of Wellington, and Philip Andrew, son of i the late George and Mrs Bennett, of Nelson. The Rev. James Moore was the officiating minister, and suitable music was played by Mrs Good. The bride made a charming picture in her wedding gown of white georgette, orange-blossomed head-dress and white rose bouquet. Attending her were the Misses Edna Williams and Ruby Bennett, in apricot crepe de chine and mauve georgette respectively, and each carried bouquets carrying out the colour scheme of tjieir frocks. The Misses Edna Pope and Jean Colpus made a delightful pair as flower girls. Mr M. Bennett, of Nelson, was best man, and. Mr D’Arcy Williams, groomsman. Mr and Mrs Williams held the reception at Gamble and Creed’s. The bride’s going away costume was an ensembe of bois de rose. St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, was the venue for the wedding of Cora May, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Rogers, of Upper Kaipapau, and Alfred Ernest, youngest son of Mrs Melrose and the late David Melrose, of Wellington. The Rev. Feilden Taylor officiated. The bride wore a dainty frock of peach crepe de chine and 'becoming crinoline hat to match, and carried a shower bouquet of cream roses. Miss Hazel Melrose, the bridesmaid, wore a frock of silk repp and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of roses and pansies. Mr W. Lock was best man. The sister of the bridegroom received the guests at the reception held after the ceremony. Mr and Mrs Melrose afterwards left for a long tour of tho North Island, the bride travelling in a smart saxe frock and hat. ST. MARY’S COLLEGE ANNUAL SPORTS GATHERING The annual sporte gathering of the students of St. Mary's College was hold on Thursday last at Seatoun Park. The various events were keenly contested, and a spirit ot great enthusiasm characterised the proceedings. The sports were conducted by Captain Duffy, drill instructor. The following is a list of the successful competitors: Senior championship: Phyllis Scanlon, 20 points, 1; Lola Bush, 12 points, 2; Clarice McLeod, 4 points, 3. Intermediate championship: Gladys Edwards, 20 points, 1; Pay Brownlie, 12 points, 2; Patricia Gladhill, 4 points, 3. Junior championship: Nora Burke, 15 points, 1; Peggy Woodward, 9 points, 2; Marie Boyd, 3 points, 3.

JResaibslooyds handicap (senior): Barbara Chorlton 1, Bernadette Scanlon C. Intermediate: Mary Carmody 1, Carol Brown 2. Junior; Monica Kelly 1, Stephanie Flanagan 2. 75yds handicap (senior): Peggy Lander 1, Dorothy Dealy 2 Intermediate ■. Gertie Boyle 1, Kathleen Hoskins 2. Junior; Noeline Croft 1, Esme Harding 2. Under 11: Edna Hoskins 1, Joy Meyer 2. 50yds handicap (senior): Patricia Carmody 1, Dorothy Dealy 2. Intermediate: Gertie Boyle 1, Carol Brown 2. Junior: Monica Kelly 1, Stephanie Flanagan 2. Under 11; Joan St. George 1, Betty McKeowon 2. Under 9: Betty Steward 1, Maria Boolieris 2; Donna Woodward 3. 25yds handicap (under 9): Jean Grooby 1, .Donna Woodward 2. Under 7; June Jepson 1, Anne Parkinson 2. 40yds (under 7): Anne Parkinson 1, June Jepson 2. Senior championship high jump: PhyJlis Scanlon 1, Lola Bush 2. Senior nigh jump handicap : Bernadette Scanlon . 1, Eileen Pierce 2. Intermediate high jump handicap : Carol Brown 1, Mary Carmody 2. 50yds three-legged race (senior;: Bernadette Scanlon and Phyllis Scanlon, 1; Peggy Lander and Barbara Chorlton, 2. Intermediate: Bonnie Lulliain and Carol Brown 1, Nan Anderson and Fay Brownlie 2 Junior: Marie Boyd and Peggy Woodward 1, Mona Lane and Agnes Emerson 2. Under 11: Dossie Walker and Clarice Mann 1, Daisy Morris and Edna Hoskins 2. Three-legged race (under 9): Maria Boolieris and Patty Boyle 1, Alma Vaughan and Donna Woodward 2. 50yds medley raco (senior): Phyllis Scanlon 1, Lola Bush 2, Bernadette Scanlon 3. Under 9: B. St. tieorgo 1, Patty Boyle 2. 50yds egg-and-spoon race (senior): Mary O’Gorman 1, Peggy Killick 2, Georgina O'Connor 3. Intermediate • Fjeida Croft 1, Marjorie O'Connor 2. Junior: Peggy Woodward 1, Patsy Lane 2. 50yds blindfold race (senior): Kathleen Henly 1, Dorothy Dealy 2. Intermediate: Gladys Edwards 1, Fay Brownlie 2. Junior: Marie Boyd 1, Nora Burke 2. 50yds thread-th© needle (senior): Alberta Fitzgerald and Eileen O’Connor 1, Peggy Killick and Georgina O’Connor 2. Intermediate: Marjorie O’Connor and Maureen Wilson 1. Fay Brownlie and Nan Anderson 2. 50yds skipping race (under 11): Betty McKeowen 1, Joan Greenop 2. Under 9: Betty Steward 1, Donna Woodward 2. 50yds potato race (under 11): Edna Hoskins 1, Patsy Lhne 2. Under 9: Betty Steward 1, Patsy Boyle 2. Boys’ sack race (under 9): B. St. George 1, F. Scanlon 2. 25yds hopping race (under 7): Juno Jepson 1, Phyllis Palmer