Women the World Over

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 619, 22 March 1929, Page 4

Women the World Over

A HIGH OFFER Princess Victoria, the ex-Kaiser’s i sister, who first became known ; throughout the world by her marriage j to Zoubkoff, one-time waiter (who has j since joined a circus), was recently stated to have been offered .€ 50.000 for « a lecturing tour through Europe and the United Stares. A PARISIAN DESIGNER Thu celebrated Parisian designer, : Mine. Madeleine Vionnet. has adopted j the practice of placing her own finger- ;

print as well as her signature on every gown that leaves her house. Though the leading French dressmakers copyright their models, Mine. Vionnet takes these extra precautions to guard against the ever-increasing piracy of leading modes and designs.

WIDELY TRAVELLED At present on holiday in England is Mrs. Stringer, wife of the Anglican Bishop of the Yukon. She has travelled across thousands of miles in the Far North over Arctic wastes that no other white woman has seen, and much of the time she was 250 miles from the nearest white woman. Dr. and Mrs. Stringer have reared live children in the Arctic. One daughter who was born there is now a missionary in India. WITH STOCKWHIP AND DOGS Mrs. Kenyon, of Eagle Farm, Queensland, is said to be the last woman drover in Australia. Before her marriage some years ago she drove a mob of 140 mixed cattle 112 miles in a single week, her only companion on the journey being a young girl.

HOUSEWIVES’ GUIDE A rise of threepence all round, indicating the approach of Easter trading, has taken place in egg prices on the City Markets. Hen eggs are selling at 2s 3d to 2s 5d a dozen; intermediate size, 2s to 2s 1d; pullet, 1s 3d to 1s 10d; and duck, 1s 10d to 2s Id. There are moderate supplies, with an improved demand. Shorter supplies of farmers’ butter are selling at 1s to 1s 4d a lb. in the markets. In the shops, finest grade factory butter can be bought for 1s 8d a lb. Forequarters of lamb are selling at 1s a ib. in the shops; loin and hindquarters, 1s 3d; leg, 1s 4d; leg of mutton, 9d; hindquarters, 9d; forequarters, 7d; shoulders and necks, 71 d; neck and breast, 6d; leg and loin chops, 11d; neck chops, Sd; trimmed cutlets, 1s 1d; prime rib of beef, 7d; corned round and beef steak, 8d; suet, gravy beef and sausages. 6d ; rump stead. 1s 2d; sirloin, 10d; chuck rib, 7d; wing rib, 9d. Over the market benches, green peas are bringing 7s to 10s 6d a bag; beans, 3s to 7s 6d; good potatoes, 4s to 5s 6d a bag; cabbages, 2s to 5s a dozen.; lettuces, 2s to 5s a case; spring onions, 6d to 1s 3d a bundle; onions, 2s 9d to 3s 3d a bag; cucumbers, 6d to 1s 9d a dozen; carrots, turnips, parsnips and beet, 6d to 1s a dozen.

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WAIKATO NOTES (From Oar Own Correspor dent) Mrs. Farnham. of Christchurch, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Todd, in Cambridge. Miss Nancy Durrant. ot Taihape. is the guest ‘ of Mrs. W. A. Oliver. “Wartle,** Matangi. Mrs. \V. Jeffrey and Mrs. L. Chamberlain. of Te Awamutu, have returned from a motor tour in the South. Mr. and Mrs. Galbraith are leaving Raglan at the end of the month for KLaikohe, where they intend to live. Mrs. Balnea vis*, of Wellington, who has been visiting Xgaruawahia for the opening of the Maori Hospital, ha? returned to Wellington. Miss Ruth Selick and Miss B. Gray, of Melbourne, who are spending a long holiday in New Zealand, are the guests of Mrs. Blair Pirritt in Morrinsville. Miss Mil da Wilson, who is leaving Tetiku to take up nursing in the Te Kuiti Hospital, was farewelled by the I Tetiku Tennis Club on Saturday. On behalf of her friends. Mr. J. K. Weir. ! the club president, asked her to accept I a farewell gift. * * * BIRTHDAY DANCES Mr. and Mrs. W. Morrice, of Morrinsville, gave a jolly little dance in the Masonic Hall to celebrate the com-ing-of-age of their daughter Jessie. The hall looked very gay with many coloured streamers. In the supperroom bowls of pink and mauve asters were the decorations. Mrs. Morrice wore a frock of black over fuchsia. Miss Jessie Morrice was in a dainty satin frock of lavender. Among the guests were: Mrs. X. Hastings. Mrs. Barford, Mrs. Hartley. Mrs. Steel, Mrs. J. Wilson, Miss P. Morrice. Miss K. Morrice, Miss X. Hastings, Miss Steel. Miss U. Arndt, Miss R. Irwin, Miss D Spindley, Miss M. Spindley, Miss R. I Johnstone, Miss B. Ramsay. Miss M. Sweetapple, Miss R. Daw sett. Miss I ! Donald, Miss T. Skinner. Miss Reynolds, Miss Strand, Miss D. Fausett and Miss C. Johnstone..

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Wilson entertained about 60 guests at a very bright dance party in the Putaruru Hall recently for the coming-of-age of their daughter Lottie. Black and yellow were the predominating colours of the decorations. Mrs. Wilson wore a frock of midnight blue crepe de chine. Miss Lottie Wilson was in a charming frock of mist blue crepe de chine, embroidered in gold. Dancing, games and singing were enjoyed.

CAM-BRIDGE CARNIVAL PARTIES On Friday afternoon Mrs. W. Monroe gave a bridge party at her home in Cambridge for the Citizens* Queen, Miss Myra Hart. Her rooms were attractively decorated with zinnias, asters and autumn leaves. She received her guests wearing a frock of amethyst crepe de chine and beige lace. Miss Hart wore a frock of buttercup crepo de chine. The guests filled six tables of progressive bridge. Airs. <'•. C. L. Taylor won the prize for the highest score.

On Monday afternoon the Sports* Queen was again entertained at a delightful garden party given by Mr. and Mrs. G. Calvert. Mrs. Calvert was n a smart frock of crimson and cream chenille, and hat of crimson and navy blue. Her daughter, Miss Roma *'divert, was in a cream sports suit. 21. Hart was in a chic frock of black and scarlet georgette, with a big red liai. Many competitions, tennis, tenekoits. clock golf, bridge, and a treasure hunt made much fun for the large number of guests. The bridge competition w:i> won by Miss Cox and the treasure hunt by Miss Kennedy. Wellington, and Mi . Maurice Calvert.

Mr. and Mrs. Swaync, of “The Oaks,” Fencourt, offered their beautiful grounds last Saturday for a garden party for Miss R. Souter, the Sports’ Queen. The three Queens were: present. Miss R. Souter was in a floral voile with honey coloured hat. Miss Hart was in primrose crepe de chine and Miss Jessie Thomson in coral pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Swaync was in a gown of black crepe de chine. Miss Swayne wore green and cream striped crepe de chine with green hat.