WOMEN'S WORLD

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 187, 8 August 1919, Page 3

WOMEN'S WORLD

SOCIAL JOTTINGS. . Amongst the visitors at the Grand are Mr. and Mrs. CorkiU, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. Peacock, and Mrs. Brodie, also of Wellington. rs. Monckton, of Raukokore, is at the Grand awaiting the arrival of her ins-band by the incoming troopships. Mrs. C. Williamson, of Gisborne, is awaiting the arrival of her husband in Auckland, who is returning from the front. Mrs. Tait. wife of Colonel Tait, ActingAdminktrator of Samoa, is arriving by the Pateena, from Wellington, to join the Talune for the Islands. A surprise party took place on Tuesday evening, which was arranged by Miss Olive Hardley and Miss Marie Dufaur, ■who, with a party of friends, unexpectedly visited the residence of Mrs. R. Hammond, at Onehunga. One of the larger rooms was cleared for dancing, and a carefully-prepared floor ensured some delightful dances. Musical numbers by Miss Hardley, Mr. Ken. Impett, and Mr. C. Macklow provided a pleasant interlude, while a well-arranged series of games contributed largely towards making the evening a thoroughly enjoyable one. Amongst others present were the Misees A. and B. Grainger, R. Hammond, R. Howarth, Mesdames I. S. Hardley, Dufaur. and Hammond, and. Messrs. R. McCrystal, A. Dodd, and Smith. ■Miss Judson, of the School of Music, TTelson, has been granted twelve months' leave of absence to enable her, in company with her mother,-Sirs. E. M. Judson, to pay a visit to India, where they will etay with Mks Lilian Edger, formerly of Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst Seager have booked their passages to England by the Shropshire, which is to leave Wellington early next month. Mrs. Walter Nathan and Mrs. HallThompaon, of Wellington, who are both leaving foT England by the Ruahine, were the guests of honour at a farewell tea given by Mrs. Joseph Joseph at her home in Grant Road last week. Amongst those present were the Misses Nathan, Mrs. D. J. Uethan, Mrs. Johnstone , (Highden), Mtb. Lan Duncan, Mre. Wilford, Mrs. lYank Dyer and Miss Dyer, Mrs. C. Pearce, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Steel, Mrs. Hall, Sfise TTareourt, Mrs. F. Hods on, Mrs. M. Wilford, Mrs. James Findlay, Mrs Arthur Myers, Mrs. Moorhouse, Miss Marchbanks, Miss C. Baldwin, etc. Nurse G. Leipst, daughter of Mr. A. Xeipst, Hastings, is returning to New Zealand by the Ulimaroa, due at Auck3and early next month. Mrs. Meadowcroft, of Mount Street, tas returned to Wellington from a visit *o her daughter, Mrs. Owen, of Auckland. Recent arrivals by the Makura were Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bate, Mr. F. E. Bate and Miss D. E. Bate, the latter being a talented English 'cellist, pupil of John Hock. They are touring New Zealand. The engagement is announced of Miss ■Bima Toung, formerly of Christcharch, daughter of the late Mr: E. C. Young and Mrs. Toung, of that city, and now pianist with the English Pierrots in Perth, to Flight-Lieut. John Edgar Hill 6waine, R.F.C., of Albany, West Australia, aolia ~ . ~,... ~ - Amongst the visitors at'the opening of the Women's Club was Mrs. C. W. Adams, of Wellington, mother of Mr. Arthur Adams, the well-known New Zealand poet and playwright, now resident in Sydney. Mrs. Adams ie spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Spicer, of Benraera. Mr. and Mre. Nicholle-Brough, of the Lower Hutt, left for the South yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Williams, of Gisborne, arrived in Auckland on Tuesday and are staying at Cargen. Mrs. Sinclair Thompson is staying at Cargen. Amongst the visitors at Cargen are Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Hyde, MIS 3 Buller (of Tara, Central Otago). and Mrs. A. Tankard and Miss Hes (of Christchurch). Mr. and Mrs. Crookshank, of Sydney, arrived by the Niagara, and are staying at the Grand. Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Dawson, of Cambridge, are sailing by the Makura. They are at present staying at the Grand.

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stead and family left by the Niagara for Sydney, where they intend staying for two or three months.

Miss Hoskin and Judge Hoskin left today for Palmereton North.

_ Mrs. Mostyn Innis-Jones, of Te Kuiti, is at present staying at the Grand.

One of the visitors to the opening of the Auckland Women's Club was Miss Botienberg, one of the earliest members of the Pioneer Club in Wellington. Ihis ■was the first concerted movement made fry Xew Zealand women to organise themselves into a club, and ivas largely the -work of Miss Isitt, the lady editor of the ''Dominion," and now of the "Manchester' Guardian," tMiss AmyKane, Miss Mary Richmond, daughter of Judge Richmond, to whom Wellington owes its scheme of free kindergartens, and our visitor, Miss Rothenberg, who 'was honorary treasurer for some years. The first rooms were in Winder's Buildings, and, although very artistic and comfortable, were found to be too email and not central enough. The club then moved to Hannah's Buildings, on the Quay, -where it has remained. The members have a common room, tea room and lunch room, while tea is served in both rooms. The catering is under the direction of the house committee, who employ a manageress, who aleo does the cake cooking. Everything is homemade. Reading circles were formed, vho study authors like Eobert Louis Stevenson and Gafeworthy. A dramatic circle has taken up two or three of Bernard Shaw's plays, and studied Oscar Wilde and Ibsen, of which they give public readings to the members and friends. The musical circle was organised by the late Miss Beatrice Richmond, •who was unusually gifted both as a director and as an interpreter. When Mr. Eobert Parker gave his well-remem-bered series of chamber music lectures, which were only open to those who Teally appreciated musical art, it was Miss Richmond who was chosen to interpret the works of the masters under review. Miss Richmond made a special feature of French and English folk song's for the club, and gave Mendelssohn's part songs and part songs by other composers, in a very delightful manner. The Pioneer Club, which has just celebrated its tenth year of existence, prides itself on the number of distinguished women that have been welcomed within its •walls. Xo one either of literary or artistic fame passes through Wellington without the members of the Pioneer laving the opportunity of meeting them. At the present time Lady Stout, is distinguished for her keen and cultured interest in all subjects affecting women, both social, political, artistic, and literary, is the president, and. being a well-known member of the celebrated Lyceum of London, bring 3 to beELT especial qualifications to the task.

The Peace Ball, organised by the Returned Soldiers' Association of Hamilton, was held last Wednesday, and was ' a very great success. The . hall was very gay with pretty dresses, and decorated with many flags and tree ferns. The supper tables looked very pretty, i decorated with yellow flowers and ferns.! The committee of ladies consisted of Meedamee Douglas, Noonan, English, Jolly, Hyde, Jordan, p'Meara, Mears, Ellieott, Manning, Bennett, and Miss Whitton, who were in charge of the supper arrangements. Amongst fhoee present were: —Mesdames Stevens, Pillar, Cowles, Cranwell, Bureh, Bern, Ellicott, A. Hyde, Manning, Jolly, Booth, Waddell, O'Meara, Stewart, Culpan, Pountney, Fraser Smith, Scott, Belgrave, Fabling, Maxwell, Clarkin. Burly, and English, and the Misses Furze, Z. Provie, Sidelt, E. Milne, C. Whitton, M. Booth, Kanstead, Maxwell, H. Chitty, G. Tompkins, 0. Jolly, M. Whitton, B. Hunter, M. Steel, Kennedy, Shaw, V. Brewis, F. Jolly, Haywood, (Burley, R. Brewis, Booth, D. Brewis, and Edwardfl

WAIKATO NOTES,

The Hunt Ball, which was held at ilorrinsville, was a very great Buoceee. The hall was beautifully decorated, and the supper-room looked lovely. The eecretaries, Messrs. D. Ganley and X". Howie, with Messrs. Gaddee, Glynn, Goodwin, and "Warner as a committee, did everything possible to make the ball a success. The ladies' committee were: Mesdames Marshall, McDavitt, and Smith, and Misses Cargill, Walls, and Evans. Amongst those, present were: Mesdames Marshall, McDavitt, H. Smith, Pollen, Lundon, Pettitt, Gargill, R. Allen, Simms, •Mueller, Butler, Swinbourn, Bodmin, and Berry, and Misses O'Brien, Henley, T. Hewitt, Pickering, Clarkin, Wallace, Walls, Wilson, Quinlin Lavne, McNaughton, Cowley, Scales. Mrs. T. Jolly entertained a few of her friends at a five-hundred evening last Tuesday, and a very pleasant time was epent. Mrs. F. Bayley won the ladies' prize, and__Mr. Pillar th« gentlemen's. The rooms were very prettily decorated with eweet peas and irises, and supper was served during the evening. Mrs. Jolly received her guests in a handsome gown of black velvet. Amongst those present were: Meedames F. Bayley, Watty, Black, Beeston, O'Meara, Bull, Nelson, Pillar, Cowle3, Misses Wallnutt, O. Jolly, Watty, C. Jolly, F. Jolly, Hoskin

A charming dance was given, on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. McCaw, at their residence, "Ardwell," River Road, in honour of their daughter, Mies Judy McCaw. About thirty guests were present. The drawing-room and diningroom were prettily decorated, and made into the dancing halls; other rooms also looked very pretty, and were used as sitting-out places for the tired dancers. 'Mrs. McCaw received her guests in a gown of 'black silk. Mies McCaw had on a pretty frock of pink and pale blue silk. A few of the guests were: Mesdames Matthews, Gillies, O. Farrer, N. Banks, and McLean, and (Misses G. Toropkins, I. 'Ring. C. Hunter. F. Jolly, E. Williams, M. McXicol,. O. Jolly, M. Taylor, Scott, H. Taylor, I. Pickering. H. Chitty, Coventry, J. Provis. Christie, T. Greear. E. Heywood, A. McPherson, and J. Furze.

Mrs. Tompkins entertained the hospital soldiers last -week- at her- residence, "Tuhikaramea," and a very pleasant time was epent. Games of all kinds were played durine the afternoon, and refreshments served.