WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 173, 24 July 1922, Page 3

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Kirki-nM •■ ' - turned to Wellington from Sydney u-s- ; terday. Mrs. Jame3 Corry, of "Tua Marina," Takapuna, has gone on a visit to Mrs. T. M. McXicol, Whangarei. Miss Cunningham, M.A., daughter of Mr. John Cunningham, chairman of the Ellesniere County Council, has been appointed science mistress at lona Co liege, Have lock North. Miss Aileen Fitzhenbert, daughter of the late Mr. W. A. Fitzher.bert, of Lower Hutt, was married at Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, July 8, to Mr. FairbanksSmith. The honeymoon is being spent in Kngland. The death is recorded of Sister Edith, Mother Superior of the Anglican Community of the Sacred Name in Christchurch. It was she who trained that devoted body of sisters and associates now carrying on such splendid work amongst women and girls in the Christchurch Diocese. The engagement is announced of Miae Jean Powley, of Devonport, to Mr. Walter G. Dignan, of Epsom, youngest 6on of Mrs. Marie Dignan and the late Mr. Anthony Dignan, and grandson of the late Hon. P. Dignan of this city. At the next general meeting of the Christchnrch branch of the National Council of Women Mrs. T. E. Taylnr will introduce the subject of "The Endowment of Motherhood. ,, Mrs. Taylor is the wife of the late T. E. Taylor,'M.P. Mrs. Herbert. Saltburn Road, Milford, gave a successful jazz evening last Saturday on behalf of the Takapuna School Fete. Mrs. Herbert received her gueste wearing black taffeta and georgette, relieved with touches of Oriental red. | The reception rooms were gay with j artistically arranged flags and Chinese lanterns. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and a guessing competition got up during the evening was won by Mise Gee. The meeting of the Civic League on Wednesday evening promisee to he very interesting. A debate on the subject of whether women are successful in public life will take place, and teams of speakers will uphold and oppose. It can easily be advanced at the present time that women do not bring to life that detached outlook and lack of personal feeling which goes with a broad and cultivated mind, and that ie most neeeeeary if they are to enter world politics or local politics with any chance of a lasting success. If the personal element is allowed to intrude in the public life of women they will fail utterly. LAW BAIX. The fifth annual tiaii given by the Auckland Law Students' Society was held on Friday evening in the Scots' Hall, Symonds" Street. The beautiful hall made a fine setting for all the young dancers, and the subdued lighting was more effective than much decoration could be. During the dancing the lights on the stage were played upon the floor and a (series of colour pictures given, while the stage itself was used as a lounge for the non-dancer?. Supper was spread in the supper room, which was charmingly decorated. Amongst those present were Mrs. Stringer, wearing a handsome Oriental embroidered and petalled gown ■with side panels of tulle; Mrs. Algie, mauve charmeuse with gold lace draping; Mrs. Dettman, in lemon crepe de chine with pointed side panels; Mr 3. Maxwell Walker, white charmeuse, georgette panels and crystal trimming; Mrs. Alexander, pale pink charmeuse, petalled overdress; Mrs. Brookfleld, black silk: Mrs. King Walker, ealmon colour and oyster-grey rich brocade; Mrs. Sutherland, iblack satin and gold tissue; Mrs. G. Metcaife, grey charmeuse and eilver lace; Mrs. Leary, black lace over satin: Mrs. Perrit, white satin and georgette; Miss Oliphant, pale pink taffeta: Mrs. Kavanaugh, apricot satin; Miss Rush (Feilding), moonlight blue and silver: Miss Milne, black and silver; Miss E. Galaugher. jade and gold lace overdress: Mise Frater, black net; Miss Chambers, white taffeta: Miss Brendall, vieux rose taffeta; Miss McDonald, pale pink crepe de chine; Miss Mashell. pale blue satin, silver lace; Miss N. Metcaife, copper eatin and tulle: Mrs. Sledden, iblack lace over old gold satin; Miss King, black satin and gold lace: Miss Birch, salmon charmeuse; Miss Kdgecumbe, pale blue taffeta: Miss Sutherland, -white satin and white lace; Miss Pyne. rose taffeta; Mise Logan (Bunedin), yellow brocade; Miss Brockficld. apricot taffeta; Miss Smallfield, blue nattier charmeuse; Mise Cummings, pink charmeuse; Mis=> J. Taylor, heliotrope crepe de chine; Miss Leighton, white; Miss Braithwaite, emerald, green crepe de chine; Miss Bews, salmon pink; Mies M. Otway, black tulle over black satin: Miss Court, black jetted tulle over satin: Miss l>. Beeham, black lace and gold over satin; Miss R. Ashton, pale pink taffeta; Miss R. 0. Clark, rose pink taffeta.

WAIKATO NOTES. ! \mon»st fhose visiting Auckland are Mrs. H. Boss, Mrs. A. Bond, •Miss M. McXicol. Mrs. J. Kelly is at present staying with her mother Mrs. P. Stevens. Mrs. James has teen the guest of Mrs. Mears. Mesdames M Bell. D. Hay. Bray, Blyth, Walslie, .Toll, and Miss D. Maekav have gone to I Rotorua, where they will play a golf match. Mrs. J. B»nstead has returned from her holiday in the "North. Miss L. Wallnutt has returned to Auckland. Mrs. G. P. Cowles entertained last Saturday evenins at a bridge evening, the winner being Mrs. F. Jolly, and Mrs M. Bell second. Mrs. Cowles received her guests wearing a black of crepe-de-chino and wedgwood blue. Amonsrst those present were Mesd-amea T .Tolly. Mears. M. Bell, James, Stevens. Mathews, Beale, O'Mera, F. T. Jolly, G. Hyde. Bevan. H. Hopkins, F. T. Wilson. A. Day. R. P. Stewart, and Miws E. Jolty, Stevens, Watty. At a farewell gatherinz, Mr*. W. A. Craham. who is leavir.ff for a trip to the Old Country, was asked on behalf of the Guild workers to accept a small token of remembrance. The Yen. Archdeacon Cowie. on Vhaif of Mrs. Cowie, as president of the Guild, made the presentation, and spoke of the pood work done by Mrs. Graham, and wished her a pleasant j holiday and quick return. The" B team of the Hamilton Than School hockey girls went to Otorohanfjn on Saturday to play a match wirh a team there," but were beaten, the score beinjr 4 to nil. They were entertained. at tea by the Otorohanza players, who: hone to play a return mat'-h before the , end of the season. A small dance was or?ani?ed by a fp-.v., youn<r people last week ;ind held at, Eiverlea. The woolshed was used as a j i ballroom and looked very pretty when it. i was decorated for the occasion. Amongst' ' those pros?nt were Mr?. X. Holden and, i Mioses K. Hammond. M. Boale. Cowie.;; Martin, Lux, McXicol, Carr, Ellis andr McDonald [ :

AT HOME. A reception and "At Home" was given in Saturday evening to the members of the Auckland branch of the Federation iif New Zealand University Women by Ilia president, Dr. Hilda Northcroft. The function was held in the rooms of the Women's Club, which were tastefully decorated for the occasion with violets and yellow mimosa. In welcoming her guests Dr. Northcroft dwelt on the fact that there were such a large number of university women in tho city and yet they vrere no power. Thero were so many things with which they should deal, and it -was only by combimninn that this could be accomplished. It was great wish that the university women of Auckland should rouse themselves and assert thoir influence instead of letting it lie fallow. Supper was spread in the luncheon room and during the evening a celebrities' competition was indulged in. To meet her guests Dr. Northcroft wore black georgette over satin embroidered: Mrs Northcroft was in black velvet with touches of old lace; Mrs. Buchanan, black lace; Mrs. Dettmann, primrose charmeuse with orange cloak; Mrs. Grossmann, black velvet; Dr. Wilkie, black crepe-de-chine -with rose coloured scarf; Dr. Montgomery, black lace over white; Dr. Crawley, primrose silk; l>. Buckingham, emerald green brocade; Dr. Gladys Rowley, royal blue taffeta; Miss Grant, handsome black satin; Miss Picken. blue charmen=e; Miss Clouston, blue, with hliie and black sequins; Miss Holland, black taffeta with white gcor?ptte; Miss Patterson, apricot taffeta; (Mrs. Boult, black brocade: Miss Thompson, black silk; Miss Melville, handsome gown of henna with touches ■of jroldj IMrg. Thomas, pale blue tnffeta; Mrs. Leary, very smart black net with gold lace: Miss Hull, black satin with touches of bright colour; Miss Macdoirald, cherry ninon; Miss Edgerley, slate blue taffeta.; "Miss Masefield. palest lavender crepe-de-chine; Miss Ernest, white satin with embroideries of black: Miss Cleshorn, Mnck goorgette with touches of gold: Mrs. Herron, deep cream taffeta: Miss Macdiarmid, smart black frock with beaded fringe: Miss lyee, black aixl ?nld: Miss Haslett, brown charmeuse; Miss Griffin, black velvet; Miss Young, primrose georgette. The competitions were won as follows;— Hidden nuotations: First priz". Miss Mnediamid: second, Miss Haslett. OlebrH'Bß: First, Miss Melville: second, Miss Young.