IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 519, 23 November 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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j Mr. and Mrs. S. Scoular, of Dunedin, | are at the Royal Hotel. * * * Mrs. Montgomery is a visitor from Wellington to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. H. Grandison, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. M. Cliff, of Whangarei, are guests at the Albert Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. P. Hutchings, of Masterton, are visiting Auckland. * * * Mrs. Andrew Simpson, of Christchurch, is a visitor to Auckland. * * * Mrs. H. A. Carter, of Timaru, is spending a in Auckland. Miss H. White, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland, and is the guest of Mrs. R. Struthers, Parnell. Staying at the Grand are Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Brown, of New York, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Robertson, of Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. R A. Reid, of Wanganui, Mrs. M. Crane, of Patea, and Miss Gibson, of Patea, are staying at the Star Hot^l. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Malpas, of Christchurch, and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Lemmon, of Te Puke, are staying at the Albert Hotel. Dr. Margaret Knight and Miss Aundrey Alison, who are returning to •New Zealand from Lausanne, are now in Sydney-, where they will be the guests of Lady Puller before leaving for home by the Maunganui. PLAY PRESENTED AT LYCEUM CLUB “THE YOUNG PERSON IN PINK” At & o'clock lust evening there was not even standing room left in the Lyceum Club lounge, where the members_ of the dramatic circle were presenting a three-act play by Gertrude Jennings, “The Young Person in Pink.” Iho performance, which was a second one of tl/is play, was given to entertain the delegates to the confer ence of Girl Guide Commissioners, and was enthusiastically received by them, as well as by tlio many club members and other friends who were present. After the play, which was splendidly acted by the various members in i V?°, cast » supper was provided in the ! dining-room, where mauve and white ■ flo\v ers gave the tables a delicious i spnngtimo air. I ,„, Tho cast ' vas as follows: Leonora, j the young person in pink,” Joy Barti ley : the woman with balloons, Mar- ; garet Howard: chairman, Raymond i Sawyer, Mrs. Badger: Estelle Verran; Ada, Lowrio Macgregor; Mrs. Winch. - Muriel Hobday; Lord Stevenage, Morry Steedman; Lady Tonbridge, Vera -fhman; Lady Sara, Minnie Salek; Mrs. Courtnay Millar, Lorna Leatham; Emily de Voysey, Maicla Hooker; PencI lope, Ena Hooker; Louisa, lady’s maid, Edna Craig. The producer was Mrs. bcanUebury, and the secretary Mrs. Winks. Incidental music was supplied by Miss Florence Walker. Among those present were: tV". H. Parkes, Lady Elliot. Lady Sinclair Lockhart, Mrs. W. It. Wilson, ? u sr' ley Turkingtcm, Mrs. K. M. Tolhurst, Mrs. Eapson, Mrs. McNair, Mrs B Buttle, Mrs Stud: By- Barbara Henry, Mrs. J. Alex-vr-«e , T J i rs v/ ,r . ai:y IhSlis. Mrs. Levin, Mrs. J. P Montague, Mrs. R. M. Algie, Mrs. Cecil Lees, Mrs. Watson Airey, Mrs A. Ar. Ferguson, Mrs. Keeble, Mrs. J. B Henry, Mrs. J. K. Wicksteed, Mrs. IT. Marler, Mrs. Tatterslield, Mrs. W. E Bush, Mrs. Scantlebury, Mrs. F. Burt Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Trevithick, Mrs. Dielian» Willis. Mrs. J. J. Kingston, Mrs. Elliot Davis, Mrs. Gralmm Lindsay, Mrs. Nello Porter, Mrs. N. Brett, Mrs. J ercival, Airs. Reed, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Jordan Mrs. Kvatt, Mrs. Lrnrn, Airs. Mckeaen, Mrs. Milsom, Mrs. Aickin, Mrs. A. Sutherland, Airs. Stokes, Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. Palethorpe, Airs. Coleman, Mrs. Dickenson, Airs. Vernon, Mrs. Fitcliett, Mrs. Raymond, Mrs. Somers, Airs. J. E rater, Airs. Ararriner, Airs. Ross, Airs. J. Reid, Airs. J. Aluiray, Airs. Skeutes, Airs. Alahon, Airs. Plodgkinson, senr., Mrs. •T. Hodgson, Mrs. Dryden, Airs. Abbott, Arrs. P. Upton, Airs. Houghton, Airs. Somerville, Airs. Donald, Air. and Aliss Chisholm, Airs. J£wen, Airs. McCormack, Airs. Entrican, Aliss W. Lamb, Airs. Morrison, Airs. Macdonald, Airs. Andrews, Airs. Houston. Airs. Steven, Aliss Cocks, Aliss. Best, Aliss Gray, Airs. Daere. Aliss O’Rorke, Airs. AVright. Airs. Andrews, Miss AlcKenzie. Airs. Walker, Aliss Warburton. Airs. Toombs, Airs. U. Usher, Arrs. Watson, Aliss Walters, Aliss Kebbel, Aliss ATcHardy, Miss Cheesernan, Aliss Robertson (England), Miss Webster, Aliss Garland, Aliss Blanche Trevithick. SALE OF WORK The Papakura Alethodist Church annual sale of work, held yesterday, proved successful and concluded with a minstral entertainment in the evening, at which there was a good attendance. The net result of the sale was about £4O. The following women assisted at the various stalls: Tea Room —Alesdames Fraser, Auckett and Johnson. Jumble Stall Alesdames Blair, Iloughton and Aliss Lynch. Bible Class Stall —Airs. J. Seaton. AVork Stall—Alesdames J. W. Elliott, W. Boagey and Sloan. Produce Stall—Alesdames Renwick and AV. Elliott. Cako Stall —Alesdames R. East, G. Mark wick and Z. Smeed. Flower Stall —Thelma Smeed, Gwen Baulf, Gladys Huckstep and Meloa Alarkwiek. a# Bran Tub and Christmas Tree—Aresdames AV. Richardson, H. Baulf and B. Huckstep. % The following artists contributed* to tlio programme at the concert in the evening: Alesdames R. H. Lever, H. Baulf, Renwick, J. Cartwright, B. Huckstep, Misses I. Richardson and H. Beams, Alessrs. S. Evans, R. East, H. Baulf, P. Johnson, W. Kitson and T. C. Seaton.

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FORESTERS’ DANCE

FIRST ANNIVERSARY AT TAKAPUNA Court Hinemoa, A.0.F., the women’s Foresters’ lodge located at Takapuna, celebrated the first anniversary of its founding with, a social and dance held at the Foresters’ Hall last evening. Music for dancing was supplied by a pianoforte and violin duo consisting of Mrs. W. Lawrence and Mr. A. Follas. Mr. A. G. Osborne, District Subre P r s s ented the central executive of the order. Among those present were: Aliss S. E. Hawkins (Past Chief Pin nr), blue repp frock with silk braiding" de Banger), black crepe and ou shoulder SCarlet P ° Sy at Bido Crepe de chlae Airs. Tucker, vieux rose jersey silk oriental V r?li ( °f? eordeon " Pleatea * kirt and georgette. 1 allam ’ r ° Se du barri frock °f de“p S frinS??. eay - bla ° k Sati " frock with ivnss F. Barron, light blue.satin frock, with silver beading. Miss Eden King, fawn satin and lace xrocK and rose posy. Airs. AT. Gamble, rose crepe de chine frock with silver lace and champagne shawl. . ° Airs. E. Gamble, white satin frock and cyclamen posy. Aliss A. Gamble, almond green frock with silver lace insets, and sliell-pink shawl. Airs. Curtis, navy embroidered crepe de chine frock. Aliss Curtis, pink taffeta frock with silver lace overdress and blue shoulder posy. Airs. Fairbead, nattier blue frock with silver lace panels, paisley shawl. Airs. Clark, navy georgette frock. Airs. Aloyle, frock of rose crepe de chine and silk lace, with posy to tone. Airs. Rappard, sliell-pink crepe de chine frock, with cream lace overdress. Aliss Lola Rappard, pale blue satin frock. Aliss AI. Rappard, geranium pink satin frock. Airs. Evans, peach, crepe de chine frock. Aliss N"1 Evans, mauve rayon frock with floral posy on shoulder. Airs. Halstead, navy crepe de chine frock trimmed with grey georgette. Mrs. C. Smith, black silk frock inset with cream lace. Miss.C. Cross, apricot crepe de chine and floral shoulder posy. Airs. A. Simpson, rose crepe de chine frock with petalled skirt piped with Mrs. Mills, navy silk marocain frock. Airs. Service, almond green crepe de chine and floral posy. Aliss Whittaker, gold lame frock with green flouncitig. „ , . Aliss Alay Brown, pytalled charmelame frock and diamante head band. Mrs. AV. Lawrence, cherry georgette with toning shoulder posy. , Mrs. Burgess, hyacinth blue crepe de chine and silver lace. . - Mrs. Harrison, black lace ovet pink georgette, and posy on shoulder. Mrs. F. Perry, pale blue silk marocain frock with pink centre panel. Aliss Bruce, turquoise blue silk frock. Miss F. Worthington, lemon brocaded Mac* sequinned crepe de chine frockCARD TOURNAMENT A. very enjoyable social gathering to assist the Raetihi School Control Heating Fund was held at Air. and Alls. Clark’s residence, when there were between 50 and 60 present. A euchre tournament was won by Master Stan Thomas and Mrs. Cunningham, While Mr. Grey and Mrs. Neilson were awarded the consolation prizes. Mr. N. Donaldson and Miss G. Urwin won the spot waltz, Mr. L. Scarfe tbo musical sticks. Mr. 1 . Jaques the donkey silhouette, Miss J. Urwin letter competition, and Mr. L. Judson successfully guessed the number of peas In a jar. Dancing in candle light was indulged in for some time, excellent music being supplied by Mr. Hefferman. After supper had been served Mr. A. E. Willoughby thanked Mr. and Mrs. Clark for tliclr hospitality. HINTS TO HELP YOU Covering Scratches on Furniture Hundreds of women must have felt vexed when treasured pieces of furniture received nasty scratches. I have found that the most eflicient healer for such wounds is a tin of oil stain. It is not even necessary to have a tin for each colour, for the mahogany stain will cover marks on any dark wood. Make a small swab by covering a match with cotton, and apply a little —very little—stain to the scratch. Allow the stain to remain on for a few minutes, until the wood has darkened sufficiently, then wipe off and polish as usual. Lamp Glasses and Containers Lamp glasses should seldom be washed. When absolutely necessary, tear old newspapers s nto small pieces and wash the glasses with these dipped in a little warm water and ammonia; rinse well, and polish with a chamois leather. When purchasing glasses, choose those with ground glass edges on the top; these expand more , easily, and are less liable to break. Another precaution is to run the point of a diamond round the base of the tube of the lamp glass. Fill the containers with oil to within a short distance of the top. The oil expands as soon as it becomes hot, and if this be not attended to it will ooze front the top and cause an unpleasant smell. Finally, wipe lamps and containers with, a dry, soft cloth, and turn down the wicks into the shields until required. Dustless Dusters There are various methods of making a dustless duster. A simple method is to saturate a piece u cheese cloth with turpentine, and dry it thoroughly before use. To re-oil a duster, sprinkle a few drops of paraffin, or any light lubricating oil, on one corner; roll the cloth, and let it remain so until the oil has spread evenly.

NEW YOUTH AND WOMAN A STUDY IN CONTRASTS Two women were taking tea. Each had passed her fortieth milestone. One looked her age; the other had that fascinating elusive air which belongs to no age, and which is as enthralling in a woman of forty as it is In one of twenty! The woman who looked her age had a shingled head; her hair was elaborately waved, parted boyishly at the side, and carefully “touched up.” The afternoon sunlight mercilessly revealed the “touches,” and made her coiffure look harsh—metallic. She wore a “little frock” that would have looked admirable on her daughter, and silk stockings which ruthlessly disclosed signs of middle-age. She puffed contentedly at her cigarette, which she held in nervous fingers, though occasionally she choked a little, She confided to me- that- she didn’t honestly like the beastly things —only everyone smoked nowadays! The other woman wore a gown that was as elusive as her own exquisite personality. No attempt at boyishness here, or girlishness either. Her thick brown hair was brushed into rippling waves either side a demure centre parting and coiled low in the nape of her neck. The indefinite mauvey-bluey-grey crepe gown, a marvel of slimness, was fashioned in such a way that only graceful lines and a minimum of silk-clad limbs were revealed. There was no cigarette in her queit fingers; her hands were folded in her lap. I knew her to be forty, but she seemed to have no age. She would have been as much at home with a party of youngsters, or a meeting of grandmothers, as she was at my tea-party. She was just Woman. And when the masculine element arrived later, it was to Woman it gravitated with one accord, while my poor little New Young friend was left puffing at her eternal cigarettes in chilly isolation. I am fond of both these women, but I am longing to tell the New Young one where she is making a mistake! And I am longing to ask the other woman to tell the world her secert!

THE COLLECTORS’ CORNER THE CARE OF OLD PEWTER Our ancestors were rather ruthless when they cleaned their pewter, for they “scoured” it with eltn leaves and Calais sand. To-day there are less drastic but equally efficient, methods of cleaning this excellent ware. To clean pewter that is very dull —and'this includes painted specimens —the best plan is to boil the piece in water with hay, taking care to keep the correct amount of water in the saucepan in which the boiling takes place. Prolonged boiling of this kind will accomplish marvellous results. Plates that are very dirty can be dealt with in several ways. One method is to collect the fine ash that Is to be found in flues; sift this through muslin, and apply it by means of a rag dipped in vinegar. Another plan is to mix one ounce of salts of tartar with one pound of finest silver sand, and apply the mixture on a soft woollen rag. As soon as you have cleaned the piece, wash off the sand, and polish well with a soft cloth, dipping the cloth occasionally Into sifted whitening. For ordinary pewter pieces, “Rottenstone,” mixed with turpentine and soft-soap, makes an excellent cleanser. A final polish can be given with dry rotten-stone on a soft cloth. . If you have to keep pewter in a room that is gas-lit, it is a good plan to coat all your pieces with a very thick vaseline. A thin coat of this has the advantage of protecting the pewter against fumes and being easily removed if the piece is required for use. The repair of pewter is sometimes an item that comes within the province of the amateur. Dents in pewter plates are, alas! common dofects. These, however, can often be knocked out by careful hammering. You should use a flat iron for an anvil, resting the plate face downwards on It. It is usually a wise plan to interpose a thin plate of steel between the pewter and the hammerstrokes, then tap the dented portion very gently with a hammer of suitable size. Light scratches ou pewter can sometimes be eradicated by going over them with even strokes of an old safety-razor blade, much as you would scratch out ink-marks from paper. • Pewter sometimes shows an efflorescence that is due to the decay of certain portions. This is beyond all amateur aid, and the piece should be passed on to a reputable repairer, who will have to excavate the decay and fill in the holes with good pewter. W.G.B.