WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 125, 26 May 1920, Page 9

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Jlrs. Ware, Portland Road, Eemuera, lad an afternoon tea on Friday. ; Mr. Alfred Whittaker left by the Atua for Sydney, en route to England, where he expects to join his sister (Mrs. lAJma Baker). On Friday evening a number of young people (about twenty couples) had a very happy time, dancing and music, at Mrs. O'Halloran's, Epsom Avenue. . Mrs. Sydney Nathan entertained a number of her friends at her residence, Indies' Mile, Eemuera, on Tuesday-after-noon. A most enjoyable afternoon was epent—bridge and afternoon tea. • Mr. and Mrs. Archie Clark and Mrs. Sidney George are at present staying at leura, in the Blue Mountains, N.S.W., »nd are thoroughly enjoying the change ■if climate. They do not expect to leave ■/tfoere till the end of the month. Mr. H. Worsp has sold his property at St. Helier's, and is going to live in Whangarei for tne present, where he has lought a residence. Mr. and Mrs. WeymoutTi, of Auckland, and Mr. and Mrs. Gilfillan, of Hamilton, are staying at Mon Desir (Hotel, Takapuna.

" Jlrs. C. E. Sligo, with 3ier infant eon, i'hag returned to Auckland, after a two months' visit to her mother (Mrs. W. Halse) in Wellington. I Mrs. W. Gadsby, of Te Euiti, -who . came up to Auckland to meet Dr.Jf. B. and Mrs. Gadsby, who arrived from Scotland by the lonic last week, stayed with Mrs. Howitt at Stanley Bay, and !j leturned home this week. '-The students of the Kindergarten Association gave a small dance, which was held in the Myers Free Kindergarten lust Friday. The rooms had been -tastefully decorated by the students with greenery, bowls of chrysanthemums ' and shaded lights, for the occasion. Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. 'Fenton, Mdlle. TJlhmann, and . Mrs. Patton acted as chaperones. -j. A pretty wedding was solemnised by ■the Rev. F. W. Yacng at Ml Saints' Ponsonby, on May 22nd when .'Hies Kathleen Cooper, second daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. 'F. J. Cooper, of London 'Street, was married to Mr. Kurt. H. jßetham, only son of Mrs. K. Hufnagel and the late Captain , Hufnagel, of : Samoa. The bride, who was given α-way iby her father, looted charming , in an " oyeter-grey costume and dainty picture .hat of pale pink georgette, with white ; ospreys. She carried a beautiful bouquet ...of w.hite chrysanthemums and tuber 'roses which completed a handsome "toilet. The bridesmaid, Miss Vera . Jpooper, wore a smart costume of paetel shade with »-silver and gold tissue hat .and carried a lovely bouquet of shaded ■pink chrysanthemums. Air. Fred. E. .Cooper acted as best man. j 'A gift afternoon was given I>y Mrs. Chambers,- Epsom Avenue, yesterday to collect articles for the winter, • fair, which it is proposed to hold early ■ ,'iiext month in aid of St. Mary's Homes. Many useful'and ornamental articles -were contributed by the guests, and during the afternoon Mrs. Talbot explained ; the ...great need, for further accommodation Jjijfes£ There ia i>. 'large building fund to be met, and it is desired three thousand ■ ' pounds. If two thousand could he give a K kftMffeSen&inlj £600 has ' . i foeen*collected-,:and a fiig effort "was ,to :. . ibe,niade for the rest. An effort is also h' "needed for'tiie increase of the iniinberof- '•' • «Mociate3 who make a regular yearly _Mjtribution. Miss Alice 'YVTiite, organfciiig secretary, also spoke'upon the same : lines, and tbe great need that was felt for an eneigetic effort. During the afternoon musical items -were given by Mrs. ,-Dm; Mrs. Petrie (who 'hoth sang), and .Mrs. Cheals, who gave a recitation. •- -A.meeting of associated kindergarten representatives and helpers was held in the committee room of 'the Women's ' Club yesterday morning to make fur-

ther arrangements "for the big carnival and fancy dress 'ball' -which, is. to take .."' place shortly to ' raise funds for the i . kindergartens of the city. Mrs. W. H. Parkes occupied the chair," and twenty- : three' ladies ■were .present.' After die* cussion it was decided that the double ■ tickets issued for the ball should enable either a couple to attend or be available for two girle or;two men. -Mrs. Parkee explained that Mr. Virtue had printed ' the tickets and aleo given a donation to the. funds. A vote of thanks was passed. Mrs. Macfarlane wrote explain-' ing- that, owing to ■ press of Bed Groea •work, she was - resign.■'.-- The . letter was received 'withY" ! xegret. .. The Decoration Committee reported that they were working very hard at the Red . - Cross roome making up the distinctive .decorations to foe used for the three d»*s' festival. The secretary of each committee was requested to send in a .report o f the activities of each .branch ■V; .hefofe the end of next week, as it was. '. desired to gain a clear idea of the projl; posed arrangements before proceeding ''. with a publicity campaign.

I The annual meeting of the Women's National Council 'took place on Monday evening in the Business Girl's Club. There wae a good attendance of representatives of affiliated societies. These number twelve and are as folloWs: The International and (Political League, 'Women Teachers' Association, Young , Women's Christian Association, .Girls' Friendly Society,* Auckland Mothers' Union, Society for the Protection of Women and Children, Y.W.C.A. Busineee

Girls.Club, Trained Nurse.'. Association,

. Civic League, St. Mary's Homes lAssoeial tion, AueMand Women's dub. The

'. National !Reser»--e, the Mutual ' lAid, and the Auckland Tailoreaeee Union I iiaife withdrawn from affiliation. The . /representatives nominated 4y tie eocieiiee are ac follower Dr. G. Montgomery and Mrs. Kidd, Auckland Trained-Nurses Association;

,'Mise Mehrille. and Mre. iFerner,; CMo , (League; Mies Burton and Miss Jaekeon, I Society for Protection of Women and Children; Sletcr {Hannah, Auckland ■•■.. Wethers' Union; Mre. Streater and Mr*. •C. Hudson, the GKrls , iPriendly Bociety; Mine Bennett, St. Mary's Homes Aaeociation;Mise Cox andMieeßrown, YJW.CA. Busineas GSrle' Club; Mre. W. B. Wileon, Mre. J. L. IBloomfleld, Mrs. Park«i, Mre. Maguire, Mra. Buttlie,—Aacldand Wdmen's CSuto; Mra. Troby, "^ouien , * International and Political league; M». Carr-Koll«tt, Mre; Dickinson, Mm. Oeddes, Mre. Arch. Seaman, Mta Ijjacii Mies Griffin, Young Women , * Christian !A»ocsation; Mre. Cook, Mre. Taylor, Adj. Gordon, Women's Christian Temperan«e Union; the president and •eeretary et the Auckland' Wonien-. Teacbere' Association. The iNatkinal OiuncU of the Women of New Zealand is now affiliated ■ Trith the Iternational Council of Women. world coniexence ie"to;be in ; September of this year in gforway.

The engagement is announced of Miss leobel Oliphant, of 3x>wer Syinonde Street, Auckland, to Mr. H. Corbett, eldest son of Mr. A. Corbett, Earaka, IWaikato.

The members of the Navy League are celebrating the anniversary of Jutland Day next Monday evening by a eociai gathering in their rooms, as has Ween their custom ever since the first anniTereary of the great'battle of the North Sea.

The art circle of the Women'e Club waa addressed by Mrs. A. S. Boyd on Monday evening on the place woman had taken in art. The address, which was listened to with great interest, was keenly appreciated .by the members present. Amongst the visitors were Mias Dudley and her niece. M,iss Dudley-has been at Home for several years studying art.