WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 187, 8 August 1921, Page 8

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS. Wise Lyndal Booth, wlio lias been in Auckland for several months, has returned to Christehurrh. Miss Phyllis Bloom-field will be the guest of Mrs. VV. H. Xorton for Grand .National week in Christehurch. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mitchell, of Stanley Bay, left for Napier by last night's express. They expect to be away for three weeka. Lord and Lady Jellicoe, on their _ .vay from Dunedin to Ohristcliurch. will pay * short visit to Mr. and Mrs. Ay. Bond, Ctaremont. Tbani. Nurso Dora Mactier has finished her course of study in London, having successfully passed the tliroe examinations held respectively in December, March, and July. She jjoes this month to lSdinburg'h to take her midwifery course at the Simpson Memorial Hospital. After the performance by the Dramatic Circle of th e Women's Club held at Takapuna, the performers were presented with beautiful bouquets anrt lioxes of chocolate as a mark of appre(iation of their efforts on behalf of the Hospital Fund. The Rainbow Revellers Orchestra contributed an enjoyable programme of music. Home-made sweets were sold by a bevy of maidens in Reil Cross uniforms, and quite a substantial sum thereby added to the fund. A meeting under the auspices of the Takapuna Women's Progressive League was held at the Foresters' Hall on Thursday afternoon, 4th inst., in furtherance of the League's echeme for establishing a memorial cottage hospital in honour of the women who gave their men for the Empire. Following a very earnest addrese by the president ('Mrs. W. ft. Wilson), and a thorough discussion of the' whole matter, it was decided that a canvass of the entire district be undertaken with a view to getting all women interested in a practical way by taking up £1 debentures. A meeting of the Home Economics Association was held at the Women's Olub on Friday evening. The Association was fairly represented. Mrs. Ferner, member of the Board of Education, and other friends interested in the late Thrift Exhibition were also present. ■ Miss Braidwood was voted to the chair. After discussion it was decided to windup the present organisation and reestablish it on a different footing as a social club for the teachers of domestic science. The amount of £40 in hand as proceeds of the Thrift Exhibition it was decided to give ac donations to the following bodies: St. James' Kindergarten, Campbell Free Kindergarten, Haereniai Club, Leslie Orphanage, the Anglican Home, 'Richmond, and to some CatholicOrphanage £5 each, and to the Blind Institute £10. Last Friday a very enjoyable dunce was given in the Foresters' Hall, Takapuna, by Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Rails to celebrate the coming of age of their son, •Mr. Ernest RaJls. During supper the Rev. W. G. Monckton proposed the (health of the guest of the evening, Mr. E. Rails, to which a very warm response iwas given toy all present. A pleasant interlude to the dancing was a song, "The Golden Dawn of Love," by Mr. Perfect. Mrs. Rails wore a pretty gown of Mack and white. Among the guests were:—'Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Hawes. Miss Howarth, Miss Standish, Mrs. Edmoßde, Mrs. Broadbent, Mrs. Hook. ■Mass Mactier, Mrs. Dudding, Miss Peggie Gee, Miss Power, Miss D. Taylor, Miss Forsyfch, Miss Walker. Miss "Bobbie" Gee, Mrs. Scales, Mns3 A. Sylvester, Miss A. Keys, Mies Ivy Grant. Miss Riffkin. Miae M. Riffkin, Miss Verran, Miss Holmes, Miss Braithwaite, Miss McFettridge, Misa Kusabs, Miss Gorman, Miss Bemrose, Miss Scales, and Miss iM. Bemrose. A farewell eooial was tendered on Wednesday evening, August 3, to the Rev. E. E. •Ms.lden, -who is leaving- the ■parish of St- Alban's, Dominion Road, to take charge of the pariah of Little River, Akaroa Peninsula. Mr. Maiden wae the recipient of an inscribed pocket wallet from the members of the Boys' Hibte Class. The contents, amounting to a, substantial sum, was contributed ■by the parishioners. Mrs. Maiden was -presented with a handsome cii.ma bowl and rase, and little Margaret Maiden was also remembered. Mr. Hunt made the presentation, and in a few suitable remarks ;wished Mr. and Mrs. Maiden God epeed and good luck in their new SP *£" aCtion - Two Sfees were rendered by the choir and songs were contributed by Mr. Aickin and Mes<tames Hulse Menzies and Sanger and others. Mesdames Ashley and Sims d pr h o g^ n e me ng ' an<l DiDgle the The annual dance given i>v +hp etnfr of the South British Insurant Comply took place in the Society of Arts Hall Kitchener Street, on Friday evening! The room had (been decorated with bunting and coloured balloons, and the stage arranged as a lounge The ehaperones were: Mrs. Percy Upton, Mack lace and jet; ■Mμ. J. J. Kingston flame souple eatin; and Mrs. J. M Stokes, black eequined lace and jade green. The committee were: Miss Eiley, blue satin and georgette; Miss Rowlands, flame charmeuse and ninon; Miss Hooton, white georgette and heliotrope trimming; Miss English, ivhite satin and net; Miss Gouk, cau do nil georgette; Miss Storrie, rose taffetaMms JFardell, nattier blue silk and georgette; 'Miss Carpenter, yellow satin and net; Miss Isernonger, blue georgette: Mise Williams, .white frilled net; Mre. Toplise, pale pink satin and lace; ■Miss Long, blue taffata; afiss Gouk, flame georgette spangled; Miss Karops, rose pink georgette and pearls; Miss Xieholl, sapphire blue, satin, and bronze • lace. The efforts 'being made 'by the Jewish community to send properly-trained Plunket nurses to Palestine, has interested Dr. Truby King, the originator of the crusade for baiby life. He has written to' Mrs. David Nathan, president of the Auckland Women's Zionist Society, congratulating her on this effort, and says:—"Your people have ' embarked for the East, and the main 'brunt of the stress and struggle of the pioneere will fall, as always, on the women and children. In the absence of freeh milk, life in a sub-tropical country, plagued with flies and other insect pests, ■will make the rearing of healthy children almost impossible competent guides and helpers are at hand. These you seek to supply, and I feel confident your appeal for funds 'will meet with the warm response it deserves, not only among your own people, but in the Christian community as well. Xothin" could exceed the generosity of the support g.ven to the Plunket Society throughout New Zealand by your <#!- religionists, and you may rely on being met in tne same broad liberal spirit, '< now you have set out on a humanitarian project of your own for the sake of the ■women and children of Palestine. I ■wieh your movement every possible sue- . cess, and will do all I can to help it."

SCOTTISH WEDDIXG. The marriage took place 10-day at noon at St. Luke's Church, Remuera, by the Rev. C. J. Tockcr. of Miss Jean 15. M. (Jilmour, only dnughter of the late Mr. William fSilmotlr and Mrs. Gilmour, nf "Ailsu." MotherweU. Scotland, to Mr. • loseph McLean, snn of the late Mr. and Mr-. Dum-an McLean, of Greymouth. The church hail been tastefully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bridegroom's family. The bride, who entered the church on tiie arm of her cousin. l>r. (lilmour, wore a smart travelling costume of grey gabardine with white lux furs and small feathered toque to match, nnd carried a bouquet of white ond pink flowers. She was supported by Mi&s Jessie McLcod as bridesmaid, who wore ;i navy blue costume and hat to mate)]. The bride waa attended by little Lewi- Gilmour, who was attired 'in full Highland costume. Mr. Eric Gilmour, brother of the hridp, acted as best man. On leaving the church the bridal party wus jrfven a Highland guard of honour' by two pipers in full dress as ;i tribute to Mr. McLean, who i< chieftain of Greymouth Caledonian Society. St. Andrew's Society was represented liy the .secretary. Mr. John Barr. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Grand Hotel ■ by -Mrs. Gilmour. who wore a navy! travelling costume aiid black hat. The' guesta were intimate friends of the| family, and were:—Or. and Mrs. Gilmour (navy costume). Mrs. IT. Burnett. Miss H. Burnett. Miss A. Burnett, Mrs. Mur-j doch McLean, Mr. and Mr.?. D. Carter,! Mr. and Mre. 11. Lawson. Rev. and Mrs.l Tocker. Mr. and Mrs. Ewcn, Mr. and Mre. T. Hutchinson, Mrs. James Gilmour, Mr. and Mrs. G. Reeves. Mrs. John Orr (Asli■burton), Mr. and Mre. T. TI. Hutching,! Mr. R. Hamilton (Nelson), Rev. and Mrs.: Dudd (Devonport).Mrs. and Miss McKay.! Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mackenzie, Lady Mackenzie, Dr. and Mre. Bruce Mackenzie, and Mrs. H. A. Gordon.