WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume 55, Issue 63, 14 March 1924, Page 10

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS. -Mrs. David Nathan is on a visit to Wellington. Air. and Mis. Hugo Kricdlander. Rea View Koad. Keinucia. are visiting Christchurt'li. Sir John and Lady Undo Ferguson, who have been visiting Auckland for the i -Medical Conference have returned to I Dunedin. i The ''Dunedin Star" records ilic death I in London of the well-known New ZeaI land artist. Miss (.'race .loci, who has ■ spent the later years of her life in Engj land. ! Miss Klsie ririflin. M.A.. is leaving j Auckland for a visit to Kngland and ! America on April 11 by the Maheno. and I will l.c away for a twelve months' tour. I .Miss iirilliu has been granted leave of j absence. | Dr. and Mrs. Mayo, of Rochester. ! U.S.A.. Dr. and Mis'. Franklin .Martin, | Dr. and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Kahlcr, ami j Dr. Hart, who have been visiting Dunediii after attending the New Zealand I Medical Conference in Auckland, have ■ left for Qtiecnstown and Mount Cook. j where they will spend a short holiday j amongst New Zealand's alpine scenery. | Miss Ellen Melville, who intends visiting Kngland and the Coin incut anil re- . turning by way- of America, is leaving Auckland on April 11 by the Maheno for Sviincv. and will i ravel by way of the Cape. ' Miss Melville will look into iniiiit ipul affairs nnd take an interest in ; what the advanced women of Kngland I and America arc doing. Aliss Amy Holland, who left recently to travel in England and on the Continent, lias reached France. When she wrote she was leaving in a day or two for Tunis, in Algiers, and probably Morlocco. Some friends had asked her to ' make one of their party. She speaks of returning by way of Spain, but at I present Spain is reported to lv- both ! expensive and rather unsafe as a tourist 1 resort, except in the very well known ! places. I The opening of the monthly luncheon (talks at the Lyceum Club took place yesterday, when there was a good attendance of members. The president. Mrs. IV. 11. I'aikes. briefly introduced the speaker. the Rev. Cruickshank. anil in doing so spoke of the interest that had been taken in the previous addresses, which had been highly educational. She also thanked tlic very energetic bouse committee, who prepare the luncheon and wait upon the members. The Rev. Cruickshank spoke on ''Current Events.'' and then lightly touched upon a few of ilic topics whicii arc of interest at the present time. Airs. Parkes thanked the speaker and expressed pleasure at entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Cruickshank, Mrs. Clay and new in embers of the club. A children's fancy dress dance was held in Wellington on Monday evening. which was remarkable for clever use made of coloured paper. A dainty Victorian Miss, in crinoline skirt of flowered material, with mauve frills, fichu and poke bonnet, turned out to be dressed in paper, and there were pierroi dresses, roses, lamp shades, one with tiny lights tinder the headdress, frilly frocks and plain frocks made of paper. Also there were two couples representing bride and bridegroom, a tiny paper parcel, a tin of cocoa, a delightful Dutch pair. Jack Frost, Father Christmas, a Haystack, looking very realistic; a Harem Lady, all in white: a paper-clad Robin Hood. a eniinrv, and a most natural looking banana." I On Tuesday evening lasl it presentation was made to Miss W. Whilejfrof the Lands and Ktirvev Department! at ; Selwyn House, of a handsome travelling rug, as a mark of esteem and friendship, o)i the occasion of her departure for i England on an extended holiday of eight ior nine months. Mr. A. Lcntou. who made the presentation, spoke highly of iher musical capabilities, and how she would be missed by a large circle of friends. Aliss White suitably responded. j She leaves by the Niagara on the ISth hist., travelling via America. The annual meeting of the Northcote Women's Progressive League, was held yesterday afternoon, when the fclliwng oilicers were elected for the ensuing year:—President. Mrs. 1). I. O'L-W-ry: vice-presidents. Mcs.lamcs W. E. Richardson and ('. 1.. Wrnggc: committee. ! Mesdniuos .1. W. McLaughlin, .). P.. j Tonal*. X. Chapman. S. L. Hoot, and F. j Harris: secretary and treasurer. Mrs. A. Taylor; delegates to Women's National i Council, Mrs. W. K. A. Stewart, and Miss Tremain. Mrs. Waters, of Wellington, a member of the Women's National Council, who has been visiting America, spoke before I the members of the Pioneer Club on the I conditions of the sale and handling of | food, as well as of other matters. Her I opinion was that Xew Zealand has much to learn, for the care taken for cleanliness and prevention of disease through food is admirable. Mrs. Waters also commended the ready attention and civility which arc met with in the shops. She was impressed with the number and usefulness of the women's clubs, and spoke of the friendly feeling which was shown to British visitors. Mrs. Waters was thanked for her interesting address, and the members of the circle wore entertained by her to supper, which closed a pleasant evening. At I.otorua on .Monday evening, an "At Home" was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. Wallace, Old Taupo Road, Rotorua, in honour of the occasion of the coming of age of their 'daughter Tracy. The evening was spent with dancing and cards. Mrs. Wallace, who received her guests, wore a handsome gown of nigger brown satin, with overdress of the same shade of lace, and touches of gold .lace. Miss Wallace wore a dainty frock of figured blue taffeta. Miss B. Wallace's frock was of apricot, taffeta, with white lace bertlic, while her sister wore a pink silk frock. During the evening a novelty dnce was held, Mr. .1. Enipi-n and Miss V. Griffith winning the prizes. Prizes for cards were won by Mrs. Murray and Air. George Urquhart. Among the guests were:—Air. and Airs. Wallace, Dr. and Mrs. Bertram. Mr. and -Mrs. T. McDowell. Mr. and Mrs. J. McDowell, Mr. and Airs. Ruthven. Mr. and Airs. J. N. AlcLean, Air. and Airs. Davidson, Mr. and Airs. Grace, Air. and Airs Urquhart, Air. and Airs. Roc. Air. and Airs. Quinn, Air. and Mrs. Royal. Air. and Alts. Millar, Air. and '.Mrs. W. Hill. Air. and Airs. R. Griffith, Alesdames Murray, Thorn, Campbell, Algie, Misses Murray, Evans, A. AlcLean, O'Brien. Griffith (2), St. flair (2), Wrigloy, Campbell, Wright. Brackebush, Sanders. Wallace 1:2), Aloorehouse, Lazcnbv. McDonald. Corlett, Hulkett, Tanner. Vaughan 12). Hall. McHardic. Quinn. R. Steele, Messrs. Glass, Henry, Quinn, Kmpen. Worsley. Roberts, Baxter. Alunro. Grove, E. Young. Shepherd. Cardston. Morgan. Danneford, Halkett, Steele. Tatteisall. Watts, .McDonald. AlcLean, Griffith. Burton.' AleGonegal, Billings. A. Ford Dr. McKa_\

The death t....k phi.-.- yesterday of Sister Aguin, who hits been in charge ! .-f the Roman Catholic institution known as the Alaimai Orphanage, near I Wellington, from hemorrhage of the 1 brain. The deceased lady was a sister .of Mrs. W. Ward, of Christchurch. and | a member of well-known Central Otago family. Lectures fur the purpose of teaching women how tv speak efficiently in public arc to be given at the London Polytechnic. _Xow that women are Inking a greater part in public life it is felt that j they should have opportunities of obtaining definite instruction in the essen- ' tials of chairmanship, and in the con- ; trol of debute The syllabus includes ' voice training, construction and delivery lof speeches, chairmanship, debate ami j Parliamentary proceedings. Many women, says the lady who is to conduct j the course, pitch their tones too high i when they arc speaking from a platform. ! This always tends to raise opposition. j even from a sympathetic audience, as thi' high tone jars on the nerves. Side by side with the movement for the emancipation of Turkish women goes a reactionary activity which aims at making the maintenance of two wives iipulsoi-y (says the "Observer'"). The leader of this movement is called Salib Uodja. and his followers include all those who lament the gradual disappearance of the harem iv Turkey. His formal hill lias been before the' National Assembly no less than live limes, but was rejected each time. In order to gain friends and influential persons to the side of the movement vast propaganda has bee.. started. The most formidable opponents lo the proposal arc the wives of the more important pashas, and they have strictly forbidden their husbands to receive Salib llodja. The Government itself is opposed to the proposal and has published statistics which show that Turkey possesses a population of 5.473.----(100 men and 0.171.000 women. On these grounds the obligatory harem cannot be regarded as necessary, or even as advantageous to the community. WEDDINGS. The marriage took place on March -1. at ilic Uncliunga Congregational Church, of Miss Ada Ruth Constance, daughter of Mrs. Charles and the late Captain Constance (master mariner i. 1 of Xornian's Hill, Onehunga. to Mr. John Henry Hopkins, of Epsom. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Alfred Constance, of Alouut Eden, wore ivory charmeuse, beaded with sequin and pearls, with tho.usual veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids. Alisses Tlicluui and Eileen Strong I nieces of the bride), and Miss May, Hopkins (sister of the bridegroom) wore rainbow colours, shell pink, saxe blue, and apricot satin grenadines, with coronets of orange blossoms. Air. Charles Hopkins (brother of the bridegroom i acted as host man. The little (lower girls were Miss Amy Shaw and Miss Alollic do Wolfe, also nieces of the bride, wearing shell pink and saxe blue. After the ceremony a reception was held at "Sea Vue." Airs. Constance was in black charmeuse. Airs. Hopkins (mother of the bridegroom) wore nigger brown, and Miss Constance nigger brown silk moracam, handsomely beaded. The marriage took place ai the Anglican Church, Taumaruuui. recently of Miss Lortia Brutton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kenderdine, to Mr. l-'lacton CHIT Ilomersham. third son of Airs, and the late -Mr. C. Homershnm, of Otorohanga. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore pale blue taffetas tucked to the waist, with pale pink headed ninoii panels and silver cord and tassels, and draped sleeves of pale pink ninon beaded in silver with veil of Honiton lace, and carried a posy of pink, mauve, and' blue flowers. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Cuenda Kenderdine, sister of the bride, was in pali! pink taffetas with frills of cream net and wreath of gold leaves and pink roses. Both bridesmaids carried gold cones with pink roses. Miss Meg Simpson, cousin of the bride, in a mauve taffetas with frills of cream net. and also a wreath of gold leaves and pink roses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother. -Mr. -Max Ilomersham as best man. Amongst the visitors were Mr. anil Airs. Kenderdine (Auckland l, Mr. and Mrs W. Kenderdine (Auckland I. Mrs. Simpson and two daughters (Auckland), Messrs. T. and C Kenderdine (Auckland i. and Air. Kelly (Auckland). The wedding took place at the ' Synagogue. Princes Street, on March 11. oi' mTs° Ida Siiiocr. eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. S. A. Singer, of Domett Avenue, Epsom, to Mr. Lionel stone, second son of Mr. and Airs. S. Stone of Herne Hay. The bride who entered the Synagogue un the arm of her father, wore a gown of cream broche satin made in Egyptian style draped on hip and held by a pearl centre from which liung pale pink accordion pleated geogrctte. The bride's veil, of P.ru.-sels lace, which formed the train, was worn with a coronet of pearls. The bridesmaids were Alisses Peggy and Pat Singer, sisters of the bride, aiid -Miss Kay iiallin, who wore charming frocks of satin charmeuse wilh silver leaves, head-dresses of silver and veils to match their dresses —tliey rarricd silver staffs with tulle bows and Bella Douiia lilies. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Laurie Stone. Airs. Singer (mother of the bride) wore a gown of nattier blue georgette over shot satin, black panne velvet hat with* osprey. and carried a bouquet or red dahlias. Airs. Stone (mother of the bridegroom I wore nigeer brown taffeta with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of brown asters. A reception was held at the residence of the br'dc's parents, where over a hundred guests were entertained.