WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 155, 3 July 1922, Page 9

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Miss Ethel Overton, of Christchurch, fe spending a short holiday in Auckland. Mrs. Ralph Ziman, of Auckland, is staying with her mother, Mrs. Myer Caselberg, at Masterton. Mrs. R. A. Wright, Mayoress of Wellington, is paying a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Noel Cole, Heme Bay, Auckland. Women's organisations in England are protesting against the system of compulsory examination for venereal disease which is in force in Uganda. Mrs. David Ziman, of Carlton Mansions, Holland Park Gardens, London, •who is a sister of Mrs. J. Ziman, Auckland, is on a visit to Auckland, andi is staying at Arundel. Miss M Hooker, of Hawera, who gained the Associated Board Scholarship and for the last 12 months has been studying at the S.C.M. under Mr. Arthur Alexander, formerly of Dunedin, has beeu awarded her A.R.C.M. Miss Hinemoa Hopkins, the youngest daughter of Mrs. C. Hopkins, of 50, Hobson Street, Wellington, was admitted a solicitor of the Supreme Court last week. Miss Hopkins is the third lady to be admitted to the Bar in Wellington. She is on the staff of Messrs. Luke and Kennedy. The State Parliament of Tasmania "having recently passed p. bill giving women the right to sit in Parliament, two eondidates, one Labour (the wife of the Leader of the Labour party) and one Independent have already announced themselves for the general election Among the passengers for Wellington by the s.s. Marama from. San Francisco ■were Dr. Everard O. Rowley, son of Dr. Charles Rowley, of Otabuhu, with his ■wife, Dr. Gladys M. Rowley. Dr. and Mrs. Rowley have been in America for nearly three years holding various hospital appointments in California. They were for some time at Juneau, in Alaska. They are now paying a visit to Mts. Rowley's parents in Dunedin. Mrs. Norman Parsons, of Auckland, formerly of Christcbuxch, Canterbury, ■was in London lately, and is now on her •way to Scotland, where she will stay ■with her brother. Professor Herring, of St. Andrew's University. Professor Herring is one of the distinguished men who are to the credit of Canterbury College. Professor Herring (who is also an MJ3.) is now dean of the famous Scottish university. By an overwhelming majority the German Reichstag on April 6 passed a bill conferring jury service on women on practically the same terms as men; nurses and midwives may claim exemption. This is a notable victory for the women's organisations and the women members of Parliament, who, irrespective of party, united in working for the bill. In Danzig the Diet has passed, by 58 votes to 27, a bill making -women eligible w judges on the same terms as men. A- «aecessful bridge - afternoon was given by Mrs. W. R. Perm at her residence, Milford, last Friday afternoon in aid of the coming school fete (Takapuna). Mrs. Perm, who -was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Burrett, -wore to receive 'her guests navy silk Jersey cloth braided with silver. A very enjoyaible afternoon was spent and some good scores were made, • the prizes going to Mesdames A. W. Clark, Dingle and iHowe. On a recent Saturday Sir Robert Stout told his audience ?t the Taranaki Street Kindergarten that he had. been a 'pupil in the first kindergarten that was established in the British Empire—that in has home town in the Shetland Islands, started in 1848-49. One of his recollectrens was that of Lady Franklin, the wife of the f.vrlorer, who came to visit the relatives of the men who had sailed with her husband, several of whom hai lived in the Shetland Islands. She had, yisited the school, and bad been greatly! interested in it, and had visited him in, "bis home. In Reno, Nevada, they have become so sick of prospective divorces, Mr. A. L. Cropp, of Christcimrch, who has just returned with Mrs. Cropp from a visit to iJhe United States, informed a reporter, that a law has been passed under which persons from outside the State going to Reno for the purpose of getting divorcee must work in the city or the State for at least three weeks; this has to be done before they can file a petition for divorce. It is said to be quite a common sight in Reno to see wealthy seekers for divorce engaging in the occupation of bootblacks, newspaper runners, and taxi-drivers. The Ngatarings, Tennis Club gave another of its popalar dances in the "Victoria Hall, Devonport, last Friday. The hall and supper rooms were decorated with festoons of greenery and hunting, red and blue, the club colovirs being introduced in table decorations and light shades. Among those present were Mesdames Birkley, C. Crosher, Edmonds, Forsyth, G. Hardley, Kennihgs, Mowbray, McLeod, Matthews, N. Robertson, Skerrit, Scales, "Woodward, the Misses Bright, Crook, S. Coleman, T. Forsyth, F. Fortzer, Gaudin (3), P. Grayson, Gee, Heighway (2), Harris (2), Hyland, V. Howard, Katz (2), Phillips, Reid, T. Shove, M. WoodalL On Thursday after-noon a large "At Home" was given by Mrs. Drowcr (assisted by Mass Webb) at her residence, Takapuna, the object being to collect toys for the toy stall art the coming school fete. There were over 80 guests. An excellent programme of music had been arranged. The performers were: Duet, (piano) by Misses Webb and B. Heigh*way; song, Mrs. Pasooe; 'cello eolo, Miss Reid; piano solo, Miss Beckett; song, Mrs. S. Heighway; violin solo, Mrs. R. Hesketh; song, Mm. Lewins; piano eolo, Miss Blake; trio, piano, Miss Webb, violin, Mrs. Edmonds, 'cello, Miss Reid; duet, Miss Campbell and Msss Webb; piano solo. Miss Beckett: rong, Mrs. Gale; trio, Mrs. Edmonds, the Misses Reid and Webb. Miss Lena Ashwell opened the spring exhibition of the Women's International Art Club, London, recently, and on the walls were hung work by three women artists who, if not by birth from Aus- [ tralia or New Zealand, have their ties j with Australasia. Mies Edith Fry shows two small water colours, studies made during her stay in the picturesque Breton country, in which artists now find 60 much colour. One is "Autumn in Brittany," and the other "A Corner of Brit- i tany," where is shown cottages against j a etormy sky. She also shows an oil colour, the scene "On the Terrace" at a Rivieran resort. Miss Jessie Gibson has a big canvas, "Daydreams," an oil colour showing an interior and figure in brilliant light. Mrs. B. S. Hellaby (Ruth Hollingßworth), wife of the Auckland artist, has three studies of Swiss snow scenes, and another of the road to "Resole, with its strikingly decorative lines of poplars. j

WAIKATO NOTES. Mrs. H. Thompson has returned to Auckland. Mise McCarter is at present jn Auckland. Mrs. G. Dickenson, of Cambridge, is visiting Auckland. Miss itoberts lias gone south because of her lathers illness. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Green have gone to Palmerston -North. A small dance took place at the golf pavilion last week. The ladies provided supper, and the music was supplied by Mr. R. Cooke.

Mrs. W. H. Stevens gave a children's party last week for her eon. Games •were played until tei time.

Mrs. I. I. Jolly entertained a few friends on Monday afternoon. The rooms were decorated with purple irises and pink rose?. Mrs. Jolly received her guests wearing a gown of violet crepe de chine. Those present were Mesdames Carter, I. Jolly, & P. Cowles, P. K. Stevens, Gray, Rawson, P. R. Stewart, Jfi. O'Meara, F. T. Wilson, and Misses C. and E. Jolly.

Recently Mr. and Mrs. Sanford entertaineed the members of St. George's Club at their residence, "Curragon, Lake Hoad. Mrfi. Sanforu wore to receive her guests a gown of heiiax silk. Music was enjoyed and a supper eerved before the young people left for their homes.

A "Five Hundred" At Home was held 'by the croquet club in the Theatre Royal Tea Rooms recently. There was a large attendance. The winner was Mrs. Blythc. Afternoon tea was served, after which the presentations of the season's trophiee were giver to the lucky winners. In the absence of the president, Mr. Howden, Mrs. P. JS. Stevens, vice-president of the club, presented the prizes to the winners. Before the conclusion of the afternoon Mrs. T. Jolly was asked to accept from the members half a-dozen Doulton cups and saucers in appreciation of the good work done by her on behalf of the club. The trophiee were awarded for the Hamilton annual tournament ac ioiiows: Championship singles, Mrs. Pla-tt, and Mrs. W. Dillicar runner-up; championship doubles, Mesdames Platt and W. Dillicar, and Mrs. T. B. Dillicar and Mr. Murry, runners-up; handicap singles in the A section. Mrs. T. B. Dillicar, and B section. Mrs. O'Meara; A championship, Mrs. Blythe, with Mrs. Baxtlett as runner-up; B Championship, Mrs Barker and Mrs. as runner-up; A ana B handicap doubles, Mesdames W. Stevens and O. Smith. The Jfurze Cup which is annually competed for by the three local clubs, was this year won by ihe Hamilton club, and was handed to Mtb. Blythe. This cup has been won by the three clubs in succession, and this is the second win for the present holders.