IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 918, 11 March 1930, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Mrs. Danes, of Whangarei, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. J. G. Stott, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Deverall left on a visit to Auckland during the week. i * * * Mr. and Mrs. C. Cook, of Wellington, are at the Central Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hogg, of Wanganui, are guests at the Star Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. W. Duncan, of Takapuna, have been visiting Raglan. * >» * Miss Hamlin has returned to Auckland after a visit to the Waikato. * * * Mrs. G. A. Hurd Wood, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to Hamilton Miss Sybil Nathan, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Owen Mahon, of Mt. St. John Avenue, has returned from a holiday visit to Cambridge. Mrs. Mason, Great South Road, Auckland, is spending a holiday with friends in Whangarei. Miss M. Vaile, of Glade Hall, Epsom, who has beeii on a visit to India, returned home yesterday. Mrs. A. E. Pearce, of Featherston, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. | Miss T. Reid, who has been visiting the Chateau, National Park, has returned to her home in Remuera. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lord, of Sydney, and Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Reid, of Hamilton, are staying at the Hotel Cargen. Mr. and Mrs. A. Parsons, of Hawke’s Bay, and Mr. and Mrs. Hall, and Miss Rowley, of Wellington, are among the guests at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. F. Ferguson, who is leaving Cambridge shortly to live in Auckland, has been the guest of honour at several pleasant farewell parties during the past week. WAIKATO NOTES Miss Hoddinott, of Dunedin, who is secretary to the Plunket Council of New Zealand, was in Hamilton on Monday. Mrs. Hoffman, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs. M. M. Hockin, in Hamilton. f Mrs. Ross Nelson, of Whangarei, is visiting To Aroha for polo week. j Mrs. M. G. Kennedy and Miss E. M. Le Templier, of England, who intend being some weeks in New Zealand, I are at present the guests of Mrs. i Douglas in Hamilton. *’) * * * i Mrs. B. B. Buller is a Wellington visitor to Hamilton. * * * Mrs. Vere Chitty and Miss Cecille Chittj', of Hamilton, are visiting Te Aroha for polo week. * * * Miss Gwynneth has returned to Cambridge from a visit to Opotiki and Tauranga.. Mrs. Armstrong, sen., and Mr. and Mrs. S. Armstrong, of Cambridge, have left for a holidaj' in Bulls, Wanganui and New Plymouth. Mrs. H. S. Hawkins and the Misses Hawkins have returned to Hamilton from Rotorua. * * if. Visitors to Te Aroha for polo week include Mrs. C. Finlayson, of Whangarei; Mrs. S. Pilkington and Miss A. Brown, of Cambridge; Mrs. Upton and Miss Ethel Upton, of Wanganui. Miss Mackay, who has been head mistress of the Newstead School for several years, and who leaves soon for England and Scotland, was the guest of honour at a very enthusiastic farewell in the Newstead Hall on Friday. Songs and dancing whiled away a delightful evening. Miss Mackay »was ! presented with a travelling rug and cushion and was loudly cheered. Farewell songs ended a very enjoyable party. Miss Mackay was also entertained at a very pleasant afternoon tea party given by Miss C. Tully in the Wattle Tearooms in Hamilton on Friday. Among those present were: Mrs. J. Mackay, Mrs. C. Fowler, Mrs. O. Monckton, Mrs. P. R. Stewart, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. J. E. Page, Mrs. Marshall Thompson, Miss Dorothy Mackay, Miss Hazel Mackay, Miss McHaffie, Miss E. Norris and Miss Keddie. FAREWELL PARTY Mr. and Mrs. E. Veale, of Cambridge, who are leaving shortly to live in Tauranga, were the guests of honour at a very large and representative reception in the Cambridge Town Hall on Friday. Mr. Veale has been in the district for 30 years and has been identified with many public spirited movements. On every side regrets at his departure were voiced. The Deputy-Mayor-ess, Mrs. W. G. Cane, presented Mrs. Veale with a beautiful bouquet and Mr. W. G. Cane, on behalf of the citizens of Cambridge, asked Mr. Veale to accept a handsome cheque. Afternoon tea, speeches and songs of farewell closed a happy afternoon. Mrs. T G. Reynolds was hostess at a bright bridge party last week for Mrs. Guy Taylor, who is leaving Hamilton this week to live in Waipawa. Mrs. Reynolds was wearing a pretty frock of coral pink georgette. Mrs. Taylor was in a smart black frock of georgette. Prizes were won by Mrs. J. McKinnon and Mrs P. G. Russell. Those present were: Mrs. Guy Tay- . lor, Mrs. Robbins (Tauranga). Mrs. Hooker, M rs. R. A. Johnston, Mrs. W. Tanner. Mrs. A. Budd, Mrs. McLennan. Mrs. A. Sims. Mrs. P. G. Russell, Mrs. B. Griffiths, Mrs. H. Baker, Mrs. W. A. Smith, Mrs. T. A. Burtenshaw, j Mrs. C. Hume. Mrs. J McKinnon, and j Miss E. Ward.

SUNSHINE ASSOCIATION AUXILIARY MEETS At the first meeting of the year of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Mrs. Ferner, the president, welcomed the members, and while congratulating them on the splendid work of the past year, suggested that for the coming year the work would be still more interesting. The building up operations were now largely completed and members were prepared to carry on the real work they set out to do.

SUNSHINE SCHOOL The building was now completed and the first draft of children had taken their place at school. This was the first school of its type in New Zealand, and was attracting considerable attention from the whole of the Dominion. Should this be a success, no doubt other sunshine schools would be opened in other cities. At present only 15 children attended; but these would be augmented week by week as they were selected by the school medical officers and other medical men. The Education Board was appointing a special teacher and the Health Department a special nurse., and furniture adapted to delicate children was being made. The work was most interesting and the individual progress of each child would be carefully watched. HEALTH CAMP During January and part of February ,the building donated by Mr. Arnoldson was used for the first health camp. This had been a decided success. Every child had gained in weight, in some cases to quite a degree. All t were looking well and bronzed were wonderfully improved for their stay. The children left with great regret—one boy stating that the only unhappy moment he *had had was when he was told he must return! Seven of these children were now attending the Sunshine School. The work for the year was outlined and several new committees set up. New members were welcomed and afternoon tea*served. Among those present were:—Mesdames Ferner, Neilsen, Milliken, Miller, Pratt, Eady, Fitchett, Bright. Radley, Johnson A. Alexander, Moore, Marsh, Williamson, Holloway, Parker, O’Brien, Rainger, Angove, Gaudin, Winks, R-0110, Blomfield, Waller, Hannicon, McLachlin, H. R. Hesketh, Jones, Woods, Dr. Staley and Misses Parker, O’Brien, Davies and McDonnell. WHANGAREI NEWS Mrs. ilosking left on Wednesday for Auckland. * * * Mrs. Wilson, Waverley, was in Whangarei during the Mrs. Tate, of Auckland, has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. Bevin, Graham Street. * * * Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Foote have returned from a visit to Rotorua, Palmerston North and Napier. Mrs. Simmons (Taumarunui), and Mrs. Anderson (Mamaku) are spending a short holiday with Mrs. E. A. Simmons, Mill Road. Mrs. Bassett (Dargaville), who has been staying with Mrs. Chandler. Pcwhiri Avenue, left on Monday with Mrs. Chandler and Miss Lambley, for a few weeks at the Ngawha Springs. KLaikohe. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Donald Priest paid a visit to Mrs. Priest’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Main, of Stanley Street. They left by motor-car‘last Friday for their home in Hawke’s Bay, after an enjoyable holiday. # * The Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Blair, of Waipu, have been staying with Mrs. P. H. Bay ley, of Ellerslie. They leave on Friday, March 14, with their two daughters, by the Marama from Auckland, on a trip to England. Mr. Blair will represent the New Zealand Presbyterian Church at the Irish General Assembly, which meets early in June at Belfast. DELICIOUS CHUTNEY Ingredients.—lglbs of tomatoes, 1 dessertspoonful curry powder, Jib sultanas, 4 medium-sized onions, 1 teaspoonful all-spice, 1 teaspoonful cbillies, lllbs of apples, 1 quart vinegar, 1 teaspoonful cayenne, 2 tablespoonfuls mustard, 1 teaspoonful cloves, lib golden syrup. Method. —Slice tomatoes and apples, sprinkle them with salt, and leave to stand for 12 hours. Then drain. Put vinegar, syrup, mustard, etc., into a saucepan and boil. Take tomatoes, onions, apples and sultanas, and put through the mincer. Add to the boiling mixture and boil for half an hour to one hour or till soft."

Wedding of Wide Interest A Harmony of Pink and Blue COURT—TURNER A wedding of wide interest was celebrated at St. John's Church, Ponsonby, last evening, when Miss Alice Turner, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner, of Northcote, was married to Mr. W. J. (Jack) Court, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Court, of Birkenhead. Tlio ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. H. Allen, assisted by the Rev. J. Blight. Mr. R. H. Horsley was at the organ. Mr. J. Turner gave his daughter away. Her lovely wedding gown of ivory georgette was fashioned on simple lines, with slim-fitting corsage and ankle-length skirt. The hem of fine silver lace was caught up with sprays of orange blossom. Her lace veil was arranged with clusters of orange blossom and she carried a bouquet of white roses. Four maids attended the bride. They were Miss Alice Phillips, Miss Lynne Court, Miss Hilda Bellhouse and Miss Lilian Turner. Miss Phillips wore an apricot pink taffeta frock with petalled hem, and Miss Lynne Court was in larkspur blue moire, with gracefully dipping hemline. The frocks of the other two maids were similarly fashioned of crepe d© chine, with narrow frills of lace defining the uneven hems, Miss Hilda Bellhouse being in pink and Miss Lillian Turner in blue. Each maid wore a head-dress of tiny flowers and carried a bouquet to tone with her frock. The bridegroom was attended by the Rev. W. Parker as best man, and Mr. Arthur Turner was groomsman. THE RECEPTION After the wedding a very large number of guests were received at the J'.C.L. Tearoom. Never before has the room looked quite so lovely. Sprays of snow white leaves in silver urns, and hanging baskets of maidenhair fern were suspended from the ceiling, and a cluster of silver wedding bells surmounted the orthodox bell, the dong of each being a true lover’s knot of silver ribbon. The room was divided with french screens and silken shaded lights, potted begonias, palms and tubs of flowering shrubs all added to the general effect of loveliness. The guests were'received on arrival by Mrs. Turner, who wore a navy and beige crepe de chine frock, navy hat, and carried a bouquet of autumn tints, and Mrs. J. W. Court. Mrs. Court was gowned in a black satin and milan lace gown mounted on flesh pink georgette. Her black hat was of bankok straw, and she carried a bouquet of pink flowers. j AMONG THE GUESTS Mrs. Woffinden had on a peacock blue satin gown with hat to tone. Miss Crisp chose black and flowered taffeta. Mrs. C. Rainger was wearing a model gown of black fish net, fur trimmed. Mrs. S. O. English chose black georgette and figured lame, I with a black hat. Mrs. H. Court was in a figured metal chiffon gown, witn white fox fur and a black hat. Mrs. G. Court chose navy georgette and lace, with white fox fur and a close-fitting black hat. Mrs. Gadsby was in a pretty flowered ninon frock. Miss Gwen Court’s gown was of turquoise blue taffeta and georgette. Others present were:—Mr. J. Turner, Mr. J. W. Court, Mr. John Court, sen., Misses E. J. and T. Turner, Mr. H. J. Court, Mr. S. O. English, Mr. G. F. Court, Messrs. R. and L. English, Mr. R. Grant, the Rev. Mr. Allen and Mrs. Allen, the Rev. Mr. Blight and Mrs. Blight, Misses D. and M. Gadsby, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hutchinson, the Misses Hutchinson, Mrs. C. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. C. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. Roberts, the Misses Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. R. Mutton, the Misses Mutton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bellhouse, the Misses Senter (New Plymouth), Mr. and Mrs. D. Wilding, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hobday, Mr. and Mrs. S. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. S. Macky, Mr. and Mrs. G. Ashley, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Horsley, the Rev. J. Draper, the Misses Dodd, Miss G. Pickett, Miss M. Granville Jones, Mrs. Woodhams, Mr. and Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. E. Gunman, Mr. and Mrs. D. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. H. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stewart, Mrs. Herrick. Miss Rose, Miss K. Trounson, Miss M. Lepper, the Misses Grange, Mr. and Mrs. Brooker, Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Blair, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stebbing, Mr. and Mrs. Hulbert, Mr. and Mrs. Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Bear, Miss Wadham, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. and Mrs. E. ITorsman, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. M. Souster, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lyer, Mrs. Nicholson.

KITCHEN EVENING FOR BRIDE-ELECT JOLLY PARTY AT SURREY CRESCENT A very pleasant evening was given by Mrs. Alec Davie, of Rocklands Avenue, Mount Eden, at the Gaiety Social Hall, Surrey Crescent, last evening, in honour of Miss Winnie Stevens and Mr. Norman Smith, who are about to be married. The entertainment took the form of a Kitchen Evening:, and enjoyable items were given by Misses Alma McGruer, Beryl Smith and Norman Stevens and Mr. Eric Bell. Mrs. Davie welcomed her guests wearing a charming frock of rose satin and tulle, while the guest of honour, Miss Winnie Stevens, was gowned in embossed flame georgette. Among the guests were: Mrs. J. Kenning, wearing beaded blue georgette; Mrs. G. L. Campbell, blue ring velvet and silver lace; Mrs. D. Mitchell, blue taffeta and gold lace: Mrs. Neil Ballantyne, pink tissue shot with silver; Mrs. T. Shade, black georgette and satin; Airs. O’Sullivan, navy blue crepe de chine: Mrs. D. Fletcher, navy crepe de chine; Mrs. A. Wottan, green crepe de chine: Mrs. Sharp, flame crepe de chine. Mrs. Parker, wearing flame marocain; Mrs. A. Stevens, georgette and gold: Mrs. O’Malley, green crepe de chine; Mrs. W. Gillam, navy blue crepe de chine; Mrs. M. Aiken, navy blue bengaline; Mrs. H. Stevens, black marocain; Mrs. Salter, georgette and needle run lace: Mrs. Powley, black chenille georgette; Mrs. Bulger, fawn georgette. Miss K. Watson, in pink crepe de chine; Miss E, Carr, pink georgette; Miss J. Carr, brocaded bodice, green frill and georgette skirt; Miss F. Waters, beaded pink georgette; Miss Elma Armiger, mauve net; Miss Molly O’Sullivan, shell pink georgette; Miss Lena O’Sullivan, lido blue with satin shawl; Miss Henning, sage green satin beaute; Miss N. Watson, yellow satin beaute; Miss N. Stevens, green satin and georgette; Miss Alma McGruer, lemon beaded georgette; Miss Beryl Smith, green georgette; Miss Fletcher, pink beaded georgette: Miss Doris Olliver, cream lace and green georgette; Miss E. Murphy, sage green crepe de chine; Miss Alma Craig, black georgette. Miss B. Powell, who wore black and pink beaded georgette; Miss Zeka Cramond, midnight blue crepe de chine and silver; Miss Mabel Bra}'. shot rose taffeta; Miss Ida Hales, cream georgette and lace; Miss Pat Carleton, old gold lace; Miss J. Smith, blue beaded georgette; Miss M. Williamson, white georgette with uneven hem; Miss S. Stevens, tissue and rose pink georgette; Miss McAulay, beige lace and nile satin; Miss C. Knox, pink beaded georgette; Miss E. Butterworth, red chiffon velvet and georgette; Miss M. Walker, green and silver; Miss Gutrv, lime georgette; Miss R„ Botterill, figured crepe de chine and shawl, to match; Miss F. Botterill, green taffeta and silver lace; Miss S. Botterill, lace and flame crepe de chine; Miss E. Baird, apricot satin; Miss Thompson, white georgette, iineven hem. FAREWELL PARTY CARD AFTERNOON AT CASTOR BAY MRS. T. WEBSTER HONOURED An enjoyable afternoon was Held at the home of Mrs. F. W. Retter, “Inaha,” Castor Bay, by members of the Milford Cruising Club, in honour of Mrs. T. Webster, who is leaving Milford. Beautiful bowls of roses and hydrangeas adorned the various rooms. During the afternoon Mrs. Webster was presented with a beautiful handbag. Bridge and 500 were played, the winners being Mrs. Allen (bridge) and Mrs. Stewart (500). Among those present:—Mesdames F. W. Retter, Allen, Long, Brinsden, F. Trezise, Cruickshank, Kember, Stewart, Sherrock, Greer, Page, Ward, Gray, Heard, Dunmore, Oborn, C. Webster, J. Forbes, Adams, Woods, Eade, Coleman, Harrison, Wakefield W. Webster, Chandler, Gibson, Williams, Chester, Burgess, and Miss J. Kember.

Three Delicious Sweets ALMOND PASTE Required: Four ounces of ground almonds, two ounces of icing sugar, two ounces of castor sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, ratafia, orange-flower water. Rub the sugars through a hair sieve. Mix them in a basin with the ground almonds. Strain in the juice of half a lemon, then add a saltspoonful of each of the flavourings, or, if it is already nicely flavoured, add a little water instead. Then knead it well with your hand to make it smooth and it is /ready. V CREAM WALNTJTS Required: About four ounces of shelled walnuts, about half a pound of either almond paste filling or foundation fondant mixture, colourings and flavourings. Divide the paste into pieces and colour and flavour them differently. Form these into rather flat, oblong pieces. Press on each side of these cakes half a shelled walnut, smooth the edges neatly, and they are ready. They can also be dipped in hard glace which gives them a very finished appearance. PEPPERMINT CREAMS Required: One raw white of egg, one tablespoonful of water flavoured with concentrated essence of peppermint, about one pound of icing sugar. Put the egg and water in a basin and work in enough sieved sugar - to form a pliable but not sticky paste. See that it is nicely flavoured with peppermint. Dust your board with sugar, roll out the cream to the thickness of an eighth of an inch and stamp it out into round flat lozenges. Let them stand in the cool to dry.

WHEN USING PERFUME Have you thought of perfuming your posy? This is easily done if it j s a single, large flower. Make a wee round screw of yellow organdie containing a pinch of pot-pourri or a tiny pad of cotton-wool saturated with scent, and sew this into the centre of your flower.' It will make a -rery natural-looking pistil and exude about you a charmingly elusive fragrance. Two-minute sachets that need no sewing can be prettily made from eight-inch squares of organdie (von can get five sachets from a quarter of a yard!). In the centre of a, square place a little pile of lavender flowers Bring up the four corners to upright points, tie the stuff closely with eo’ton just above the lavender, and finish with an artificial flower or two from discarded posies. Put the sachet ia drawers and on hangers. To give a delicate, enticing ft-*, grauce to hat and ba r a good plan is to scent your hat-lining with your favourite perfume. Just spray a little on from time to time. The effect is made still more enchanting if you keep your comb and brush in a box which also contains a sachet of the same perfume. silk; stocking sense You can pick her out anywhere the girl who has it; not by her stockings alone, but by the general smartness and “finish” of her appearance. Her stockings are an index to her whole attitude toward dress, for she buys them, not only for their intrinsic beauty, but with an eye to their general effect. She never chooses a single pair without visualising thu shoes and frocks with which they must be worn. She always looks well turned-out; for she has a sense of proportion about clothes—a "silk stocking sense.” It is not a queslion of expense. Many wealthy women go less neatly shod than the girl who dresses on less than £2 10s a week. It is simply a habit of forethought and discrimination before you buy your stockings, and of taking care of them methodi- • cally afterward. For Instance, the girl with silk stocking sense never treats her stockings haphazardly. She plans ahead how much she wants to spend on them.' She buys several pairs at a time; and she Is very careful about sizes and colours, always matching them on the spot, and in daylight. She washes them often, with warm water and pure soap: she lets them dry slowly. She puts them on carefully, too; roiling them down to the foot, drawing them up slowly so that, the seam runs straight, doubling them at the top where the suspender pulls hardest. She changes her stockings once a day at least, and .by ringing the changes on various pairs as much as possible she doubles the life of every one.