WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10303, 12 January 1927, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

(By Sally.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Airs. R. M. Kemp is visiting her mother, Airs. AA’ilson, Hastings. . Air and Mrs Durham Russell have returned from a visit to Auckland.

Aliss Joan Gardner is the guest of Airs. E. Alonckton at AVainui beach.

All's ,F. T. Fletcher, Te Karaka, is visiting relatives in Opotiki.

Aliss Jean Lawford (Auckland) is the guest of Airs Eric Loisel. * * *

Mr 'lvor Smith lias returned from a visit to AA'elliiigton.

Air. ancT Airs. J. Blair and family returned last week from a visit to the coast.

Air. and Airs. Erie Loisel, Tolaga Bay, returned on Sunday after a holiday spent at Lake Rotoiti. f * * *

Misses Jean .Barton (Wanganui) and Alice Corson (Dunedin) are the guests of Aliss Peggy Corson, Riverside Rd.

Mr. and Airs. Ralph Murphy and family (Panikau) returned on Saturday from a visit to Lake Rotoiti.

Mr. and All’s. Stanley Nathan returned on Saturday from a visit to AA’elliiigton and Palmerston North.

Airs Lionel Spence is the guest of Airs T. B. Spence at her cottage at AVainui.

* * * Air Gomel' Smith returned last week after a holiday spent in Auckland and Rotorua.

* ft * .Airs Bradley Smith and Aliss Bradley have returned from a-visit to Napier.

Aliss Elsie Wallis is in town for a few days and is the guest of Airs. Bowie.

Air. AA’ilton Irwin returned on Triday from a holiday visit to South Canterbury.

Afr. and Airs. A. AI. Thomson leave Gisborne on the 20th to take up their residence in AA'elliiigton.

Mr and Airs C. G. Moldsworth, Puha. returned last week from a visit to Lake Rotoiti.

Airs Kahlenberg has returned to Lake Rotoiti after attending the Auckland races.

Air and the Alissos Kerr, of London, who are touring New Zealand, passed through Gisborne on Sunday.

Air and Airs E. Al. Hutchinson and family returned to town on Saturday having spent the Christman season camping at Ohiwa.

Airs F. B. Barker gave a delightful little tea on Friday afternoon to a few of Airs Geoffrey Ale Lean’s intimate friends.

AI iss O’Hara-Smith, of Nelson, and Aliss Campbell, of New Plymouth, are the guests of Airs T. B. Spence at AA’aiuui.

Mr. and Airs. Harold AA’iliiams, (East Coast) returned last week after spending the Christmas season at Lake Rotoiti.

Air. and* Ah’s. G. AV. Willock returned on Friday after a motor tour including, AA’elliiigton, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Rotorua and Auckland.

_ Air. J. C'. Irons, manager for the Canadian-Australasism Royal Alail Lino in Vancouver, arrived by the Aorangi on a holiday visit to the Dominion. He is accompanied by Airs. Irons.

Air. J. Tycrs who has been staying at the Gisborne Hotel for several weeks, left on Alonday by service car for Napier. He returns to Eng land via Panama sailing by the Re muera from AA'elliiigton on February 12th.

Rear-Admiral A. F. Beale had the honour of being received by the King, at Buckingham Palace, upon relinquishing his appointment as First Naval Member of the New Zealand Naval Board, when His Alajestv invested him with the insignia of a Companion of the Alost Honourable Order 'of the Bath. (Alilitary Division.) ft * ft Now that tho holidays are over tennis is again in full swing. All the courts at Kaiti were in play on Saturday afternoon. 'Tea was dispensed by Airs C. Bull and Miss Joan AlcKenzie; a bowl of marigolds decorated the table. The hostesses at AA’hataupoko were the Alissos Pufiett and Crawshaw, the table being decorated with a. crystal vase of mauve sea bias.

An approaching marriage is that of Mr. Aloor Dermot Neligan, eldest son of the late Bishop Neligan (formerly of Auckland) and Mrs. Neligan. The bride-to-be, Aliss Alargaret Joan Cockell, is the daughter of an English clergyman who died in Australia some years ago. The ceremony will bee performed by the .Bishop of Salisbury, who was a particular friend of the'fathers of both the young people, and it takes place near AA’okmg, in Surrey.

A number of young people motored cut to Air Ted'Matthews’s home at AA’acrenga-o-kuri on Friday evening, and spent a very jolly time. Some of those present included: Misses Veda and Eleanor Matthews, P. Corson, J. Barton, A. Corson, B. Stewart, L. B-iscke, N. Chrisp, J Crawford, JN. Pittar, C. Bright, N. Bain, S. Cbnsp, and AI. Mclntyre; Messrs A. and It. Corson. J. Bain, AV. Ulathwayfc. O. Scott, V. Caulton, G. Rees, R. Witters, ’and, R. Dobson. 7 s*. * *

Airs. Ccril White gave a very enjoyable tea at the Gisborne Hotel on Monday afternoon. The drawingroom was charmingly decorated with bowls of deep rose carnations, zinnias, and delphiniums. Mrs White was becomingly gowned in black channelise and white nirion. Present were : Mestlames G. Stock, J. E. AVachsmann. Ewart Brown, A. AV. Murray, R D. Dymock, C. L. Margoliouth, <gb Crawshaw, and A. Aluir. Alissos L. Rees, G. Pyke, N. Stock, and B. Murray. ft ft « Following upon the decision of the Auckland Hospital Board last August to appoint a sister tutor for the training of probationer nurses, Aliss Comerford, of London, who was highly recommended uv the Warden of King* s College institution ter the training of women for special work has arrived in Auckland and has reported for duty. It is expected that as soon as the holidays arc over this new department of the work r.t the Auckland Hosnital will commence operations for still further improvement of the standard of nursing.

CELEBRATIONS IN WELLINGTON. Crowned with years and honors. Sir Robert, and'Lady Stout celebrated, their golden wedding at their home on AA’ellingtoii Terrace on December SDtlu The day was perfect (as had. boon the wedding day fifty years ago,

so Baid Sir Robert in his speech,) and the photograph of the lilty years married couple, with their daughter, sons and grandchildren, was taken out oi doors.

For the last few days, congratulatory telegrams had been pouring in, and'lnahy were the floral tributes received, these being seen in the rooms. A magnificent basket of crimson roses was in the drawing-room, and a sheaf of glorious flowers in the library, and everywhere there were smaller baskets of all shapes and size's and colours. The table in the drawing room was a picture, decorated in vivid yellow, orange poppies, cloth of gold roses, and bronze and yellow pansies. The mantelpiece behind was banked with pansies, and tall yellow lilies stood out as a background, boldly carrying out the “golden” features of the gathering. The wedding cake, decorated with gold Norse horses and other de\ ices, was-surmounted by the identical floral decoration which graced the original wedding cake, but now picked out with gold! Lady Stout carried a posy of gold flowers, and used the identical lace handkerchief into which she wept (so she said) on that occasion. This time, at any rate, she did not weep. Her daughter and each of her daughters-in-law also- carried pretty posies, all floral tributes paid to the “bride.” Sir Frederick Chapman, in a happy witty speech, proposed the health of Sir Robert and Lady Stout. He had known Sir Robert, he said, since 1872, when they argued across the table at their legal studies, and when, later, Lady Stout came on the scene, the friendship had continued on and up till the present day, through the years when he had had the honour of sitting on tbe Bench with Sir .Robert. It was a great achievement to reach fifty years of married life. He had himself a few years to go to attain that, and in these cases it was like backing a double—both had to pass •the post. But his brother was within a lew months of bis diamond wedding, and Sir Robert and Lady Stout had that to look forward to and, with others, ho wished them health and happiness, and the attainment of that goal. He referred to Sir Robert’s lighting spirit, which, be said,’ was equalled by bis wife's. Everyone sang “For They Are Jelly (food. Fellows.” and gave three cheers for the f ~bride and bridegroom.” Sir Robert, in returning thanks, said that, as a young man, be bad secured much help and kindness from Sir Frederick Chapman’s father, and their friendship had continued ever since. He warmly thanked the many friends whom they had made during their lives. He had often differed in opinion from them, hut this did not impair their Iriendship, and he and his wife had had a very happy life together, even though they may have held different opinions at times. He expressed warm thanks to all those who had come to do them honour at this time.

Lady Stout also said a few words, expressing thanks lor the kindness and congratulations showered upon them. Sir Robert she said, had hinted that they did not always see eye to eye, but "she felt she had done better "than bo had, for she bad “kept her hair on,’’ and he had not. I here were other friends there who were not far off their golden weddings, among them Sir James and Lady Allen. She and Lady Allen had been brides together, and she was very glad to see them, while tbe only coupl<> present who had celebrated their golden wedding were the Rev. and Mrs. Van. Stavern. To all and everyone she returned heartfelt thanks. The many guests included some very old friends.

Sir Robert’s gift to Lady Stout was a sum of £2OO, which Lady Stout is handing ever to i ictoria for a Founder’s Scholarship, to be given for the best all-round scholar of the year. This gilt will carry a Government subsidy of £2OO. Ladv Stout, to commemorate the occasion, is giving £53 to Y ictoria College to found a scholarship for the best girl scholar of the year. This will also carry a Government £ for £ subsidy.

an afternoon tea. A delightful tea was given by the Misses Pasley at their home in Aberdeen Rd. on Saturday atternoon. The guests of honor were Miss Molly PasIcy of Palmerston North, and Miss Mary Tiffen, who recently returned from a visit to England. The drawing room and tea tabic were artistically decorated with roses and nasturtium. Miss Elm a Pasley wore a becoming frock of grey crepe-de-chine. Miss Norma Pasley chose crepe-de-chine- in a lovely shade of terra-cotta. Miss Kathleen Pasley was daintily attired in green figured union. Amongst those present Here. Misses M. Jackson, N. Chrisp, C. Crawford, M. Bridge, A. Pyke, M. and N. Sherrill, and Iv. and N. i ittar.

GISBORNE PLVNKET SOCIETY. The excellent state of the road to Tolaga made it possible ior the Gisborne branch of the Plunkot Society to arrange for Nurse Wall to visit To la.go liny twice a month. Her visit will be naid on T rid ay January 14th. and after that every alternative Friday. _ A room in the Louneil Chambcis lias been put at the nurse s disposal. She will travel by a car arriving m Tolaga at 10 a.m. and till noon she will he available for consultation, and to give «ill the help she cn.ll to mothers and babies.

A HOUSE-WARMING A very enjoyable little function which took the form of a housewanning was held at the home of Mr and Mrs G. I. Parker, on Monday evening, when a number oi friends assembled to “instal 1 tlie couple in their new house. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs Rex Willoek, Dr. and Mrs McSweeney, Dr. and Airs D. Muir; Air and Mrs Sydney Gray ; Mr and Mrs A. AI. Thomson; Alisses Elsie Wallis and Lorna Aluir; Alessrs A. G. Cooke, D. Parker, D‘. S. Alorns and J. G. Nolan.

THE AIOTOR SHOE. The need for some kind of slip-on shoe to keen the feet warm when motoring soon becomes apparent when autumn changes into winter, says an English writer. The snmewhet ('ldfashioned snow shoe, with rubber soles and cloth uppers, is by no means to be despised. It has a clumsy hut efficient fastener, and at one time was very popular fer use over evening shoes. There is. however, an over-shoe specially made for motoring, which is father : better-looking .than, the-rubber-soled snow shorn Tt is- : like an Indian moccasin*shape, hut COfnes Higher up theS log, and; being lincch with fleece. Is 'Very warm. of this shee is of crepe rubber, and the nepers of beige snede, glazed sheepskin, orboxcloih. JE is. trimed- down at 1 the top for a tow-

inches, showing the fleecy lining, and is really as smart as an overshoe can be. This shoe is absolutely waterproof, and can be used as a snow shoe if necessary, altliougn it has not been designed for that purpose.

KING TUT’S FACTS' CREAM

A woman lecturer before the British .Assn. gathering whoso experiences Here .like pages iiom a ‘.‘nest seller” was Miss Blackman, an Egyptologist. .■•me lias been studying sheiks, arid what she docs not know about real sheiks, is not worth much.

In her Egyptian wanderings she found a secret pool. Many sheiks were supposed to he holy, and the soul of one iemale sheik is said to be seen darting round a sacred tree.

A bevy of pretty girls in filmy summer dresses rushed on to the platiorm at the conclusion oi Mr. A. 0. Chapman’s lecture on hi.s examination oi King Tutankhamen’s cosmetic. These girl students eagerly pressed forward to see and inhale the perfumes of the cosmetic used possibly by the flappers of 3,300 years ago. A quantity of it was found in a calcite alabaster jar—wonderfully preserved, and actually still-moist. Crystal formations had sealed tbe jar hermetically and, strange to relate not a microbe or fungus got-in. The cosmetic was brought to Oxford and shown in glass phials. _ What the mixture contained originally in detail is not certain, but analysis showed GJ per cent, of fatty acids, 30 per cent, oxydised acids, and 10 per cent, resinous and balsamic residue. ‘ The unguent smelt of cocoanut, but this is not believed to have been the oriwinnl fragrance; indications pointed "to a mixture of animal fats and perfumed substances. There was no wax in it. Dr. Scott, who also examined the cosmetic and linen in the tomb, declared it was amazing that no organic life had affected either substance.