WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 133, 8 June 1925, Page 13

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS, Miss Hcllaby is visiting Rotorua and left on Saturday morning. Miss B. Williams, of Masterton. is the jjuest of Mrs. R. Burns, Kemuera Road. Miss R. Brewis, of Hamilton, is visiting Auckland and is the guest of Mrs. Clifford, Victoria Avenue. Mrs. E. Chnrtoii, of Wairakei, who has been spending a few da. s with Mrs. K. E. Neumegen, Grafton Rond, left hy the Rotorua express on Saturday morning. A combined reception by tho Society for Imperial Culture and the Women Graduates' Association, Auckland, Dr. Hilda Northcroft, president, will be tendered Miss Edna Thomas to-morrow afternoon at tho College Hall. A morning tea was given at the Lyceum Club on Saturday morning by Dr. Hilda Northcroft and the men,hers of the executive of the National Council of Women to meet Mrs. Sewell, of Carlisle, who is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Sewell is a member of the Municipal Council of Carlisle and a well-known worker for the National Council of Women in England.

Mr. and Mrs. \V. R. Twigg, of DevonJiort, left l.y tlie Moeraki for Sydney en route to South Africa on a big game Jmnting expedition. Mr. J. Holmes, the well-known sportsman, of Frankton Junction, accompanied them. Mrs. Grace Butler, who is camped at Arthur's Pass, in the Southern Alps, engaged in painting the mountain scenery accompanied by her husband and their two little girls, has been prevnted from attending the opening of the Auckland Art Exhibition, as previously was her intention. Mrs. Sydney Nathan, who is leaving this month for England, was entertained on Tuesday afternoon by the mothers and children of the Campbell Free Kindergarten. As president of the kindergarten, Mrs. Nathan has given unsparingly of her time and interest and the mothers and children took the opportunity of expressing their love and appreciation by presenting her with a small gift in the form of a cut glass bottle of smelling salts and a miniature photograph album, illustrating the life of the children at school. Mrs. E. M. Fearn, of Wellington, lias left for an extended visit to Auckland. Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral and Lady Alice Fergusson will he the guests of Mrs. A. E. Russell at Palmerston North, on the occasion of the opening of the Palmerston Show. Mr. nnd Mrs. H. W. Kearsley, of Wellington, accompanied hy Miss D. Kearsley and Miss Finlay, joins the Niagara enroute to Honolulu. After a few weeks' stay there they intend to Visit Canada and California. Miss Edna Thomas was entertained by the members of the Canterbury Women's Club at the club rooms on Wednesday afternoon. A combined reception by the Women Graduates' Association and the Society of Imperial Culture was given at the Canterbury College Hall on Friday for her. Miss Beatrice Day has joined tho Muriel Starr Company, in Australia. Miss Day intends to keep to the stage now, for her only son is now married. After the war Miss Day devoted her time to assisting her son to build up a model orchard, and the object accomplished, feels free now-to take her position once more as .an actress. Tho Civic League met in the Cabin Tearoom on Thursday evening. A moment's silence (standing) was observed in memory of the late Prime Minister. It was decided to ask the National Council of Women to join in answering the charge that women do not support British goods. Mrs. Ruby Watson moved: "That the Civic League approach!* the authorities in the matter of better books for the young people, and also a more thorough censorship of the picture films. It was decided to support and help in a jumble sale which ia to be held shortly,'to raise funds for the Mayoress' Book Club.

•'Jjhe Haeremai Club for Women held their monthly meeting in St. James' Hall on Tuesday evening. Despite the unfavourable weather, there was a good attendance of members. Mrs. Lee-Cowie presided. Miss Jean Stevenson, of the Y.W.C.A., delivered a most interesting address on "Citizenship." Five little girls, pupils of Miss Zoe Bartlcy Baxter, rendered pleasing items. Miss Solomon and Miss Kronfcld sang several solos. A pianoforte solo by Miss Clare, and a recitation by Miss Doris Scott concluded a delightful musical programme. MiBS Edna Thomas, who arrives in Auckland next week, has a happy knack of making friends, the wide world over. Sydney society made much of her when she paid her flying visit to Australia last year, and Ehe was a frequent guest of Lady de Chair at Government House. Auckland hostesses are looking forward to meeting the charming Southerner, and a number of social functions are being arranged in her honour. The Takapuna Boating Club held its annual ball in the club house at Bayswater last Tuesday evening, and it was a very successful function. Tlie decorations, as is usually the case with any entertainment given by this club, were on a very elaborate and complete scale. The walla of the hall were screened with painted canvases representing a Polar scene, enormous icebergs partially submerged in a wonderfully realistic sea, polar hears, walruses, penguins and seagulls all giving the true local colour, with a roof composed of icicles, with blue electric lights shining amongst them, making a novel picturesque setting for a dance. The orchestra played from a " frozen-in" sailing vessel, with furled sails heavily weighted with snow and frost-laden cords, the musicians themselves wearing snow-coated garments and caps. The supper,, room, which is down stairs and below t* hall, carried out in every detail the 01ea. of being " down underneath" and submarine. Long streamers representing seaweeds of all kinds, with fish and sea shells intermingled, veiled the ceiling; the walls, painted with submarine effects of all kinds, and the table decorations en suite made supper quite a novel and most entertaining function. The scheme of decoration was suggested by two lady members of the committee and the work carried out by Mr. Melville (ably assisted by the members of both committees). Amongst those present were: Commodore Woodley and Mrs. Woodlev. Mr. and Mrs. Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Slinger. Mrs. Easson, Mr. and Mrs. Forsvth, Mr. and Mrs. Skerrit, Mr. and 'Mrs. Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Hollar and Miss Mollar, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hawes, Mis 3 Bass, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gale. Mr. and Mrs. Brinsden, Mrs. Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. T. Anderson, Miss Davies, Mr. and the Misses Gaudin (2), Miss Bertram, Miss Coutt3, Misses McGill (2). Mr. and Mrs. Fortzer, Mrs. McCrae, Mrs. Rambard. Mrs. Rowbottom. Mrs. Roy Ledgard. Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Can". Miss'McKay, Mrs. and Miss Duncan. Mrs. Raeburn. Miss Dryland, , Mib. Miss B__an. Mrs. Smith.

Miss Lilias Grieve, who is at present visiting .Auckland as the Tress agent of Miss Edna Thomas, the singer of tho negro spiritual songs, which have had such a vogue down south, came under notice at the age of 15, when she wrote tho "Moon Lover," which was published in tho "Bulletin." The poem showed such proof of matured thought that critics were surprised that it could be the work of such a young girl. Other verse followed, and the. name of Lilias Grieve was signed 150 times at the foot of miscellaneous verse in the "Australasian." the "Triad" and the Sydney "Bulletin.'' For two years Mi6s Grieve was musical critic on the "Australasian Graphic," and only gave this up to go into publicity work with which she has always been keenly interested, as there is no limit to advancement and remuneration in this occupation if the writer has the necessary ability. A recital of Miss Grieves verse was lieing given when she left by the Institute oi Arts and Literature of Melbourne, every member of which is a professional. A meeting takes place every Thursday evening iv the Queen's Hall, Collins Street, at which original work by Australians is placed beforg the audie'nee by Australian actors. Many original plays have been given, and compositions "in music by such names as Fritz Hart. Alberti Zelman, and different Australian composers. ■*•_£..., " ' *»■ ENGAGEMENTS. The engagement is announced of Vera Irene, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bennett, of Claudelands, Hamilton, to William, elder son of the late Mr. J. S. Coleman and Mrs. Coleman, of Devonport, Auckland.

WEDDINGS. The wedding was solemnised at the Church of the Epiphany, Newton, on Wednesday, at 0..')0 p.m. of Mr. Roderic C. Potter, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Potter, of Newton, to Miss Doris Gwendoline Gregory, only daughter o: Mr. and Mrs. J. Gregory of " Akarana," Anglesea Street, Ponsonby. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore ivory satin, draped at the side with a pearl and crystal ornament and trimmed with lace and pearls. She wore the, orthodox veil and orange blossom with a fan of silver lace at the back, tho veil forming a long train. Her bouquet was of white flowers. The bridesmaids, Miss Ellie McCrcady, Miss Edna Tremain and Miss Anna McCardell, wore dresses of pale green satin armure, salmon pink silk and pale pink crepe de chine respectively, and carried bouquets to match. Little Jo Gregory, niece of the bride, was flower girl and wore pale pink and silver with butch bonnet to match. She carried a silver basket filled with violets. The , bridegroom was attended by his brother, [ Mr. S. Potter as best man, and Mr. Chris. O'Malley and Mr. Hal C. McLonnan as groomsmen. The reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents. Jlrs. Gregory received her guests wearing grey silk and black lace with bat to match and carried a bouquet of pansies. WAIKATO NOTES. Miss E. Bayly, of Pukekohe, has been the guest of Mrs. R. J. Matthews, Claudelands. Mr. and Mrs. E. Peake, of Cam- | bridge, motored through to Auckland . for tho June races. Jliss Aicken, of Auckland, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Plugge, Taupiri. Mrs. and Miss Drummond, of Auckland, are on a visit to Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. Lan Campbell left Hamilton on Friday for Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. N. Wade, of i Auckland, were in Hamilton during the week. Mrs. J. H. Oldham, of Paterangi, is on a visit to relatives at Mangere. Miss A. Pomare, of Wellington, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. O. M. Monckton, Claudelands, during; the week. Mrs. A. S. Brewis, of ".Tesmon.i Dene," Claudelands, is the guset of her sister. Mrs. H. Thompson, Auckland. Mrs. H. Patterson, of Auckland, is staying with Mrs. Bell at Paterangi. Miss P. Hay, of Auckland, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hay, Hamilton East. Miss Humphries, from London, who is visiting New Zealand in connection with Dr. Barnndo _ Homes, is the guest of Mrs. Munro, Hamilton. Miss I. Honeybun, of Havelock North, lias been staying with relatives in Claudelands. The members of St. Peter's Guild gave a farewell afternoon to Mrs. W. H. Stevens on Friday. Yen. Archdeacon Cowie, on behalf of the guild, presented the guest of honour with a small souvinor and wished her every success in her home at Napier. Amongst those present were Mesdames E. M. Cowie. R. Seddon, F. Hogg. M. Maning, Stubbs. Murchie, .T. T. Browne, C. King. RCoombes, H. Foster, Green. A. L. Sheppard, F. Vickerv, J. McKnight, Sanson. W. Curling, D. Lamprell, J. Mercer, Misses Daldy and Barwell.

ROTORUA NOTES. On Tuesday afternoon, at St. Luke's Parish Hall, 'the Rotorua Women's Club held its first social afternoon of the .ear. when Mrs. W. G. K_ Kenrich. the ■secretary of the Young Citizens' League, in Rotorua, gave a most interesting address on "Young Citizenship." The president of the club, Mrs. J. N. McLean, presided, and before calling upon Mrs. Kenrich to speak, moved H sincere vote of sympathy to Mrs. Massey, which was carried in "silence, all standing. At the conclusion of Mrs. Kcnrich's address, his Worship the Mayor, Mr. C. H. Clinkard, who was accompanied hy Mrs. Clinkard. moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Kenrich for her delightful and instructive address. This was seconded by Mrs. McLean. During the afternoon a dainty afternoon tea was provided hy the club members, and Mrs. Charlie Clarke sang "The Blind Ploughman" and "My Treasure," while Miss Miricl Robertson san" "You in a Gondola" and "The Happy Song." Recent arrivals at Grande Vuc, Rotorua, are: Mr. and Mrs. Coop (Gisborne!, Mrs. Mercer (Napier I, Mr. and Mrs. Hazeldene (Wellington), Mrs. McLaren (Masterton), Miss McLaren (Wellington), Mrs. Wilde (Hawke's Bay). Miss Richie (Wellington I. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and child ( Remuera i. Mr. and Mrs. Cook (Auckland). Mr. and Mrs. Wellwood (Hastings, Hawke's Ba.). Mr. Chittle (Christchurch), Mr. Lovell Smith (Hastings). On Monday evening the St. Luke's Girls' Club entertained the senior bible class, girls and boys, of St. John's Presbyterian and Barubridge Memorial Methodist Churches, at St. Luke's Hall, which was decorated by the committee in scarlet berries and white chrysanthemums. Mrs. Cameron, president, received the guests. Rev. Randerson, Rev. Allen, Mrs. Allen, Rev. Cameron, were also present. Two competitions took place during the evening, which were won by Miss Newton and Mr. J- Wilcox, Miss Irwin, Mr. Ivor Gainsford. Mrs. Cameron presented the prizes and wished them all a h.appy evening. Games and dancing were the order of the evening, under the able supervision of Messrs. Frank Grove and A. Rees-George. A dainty supper was served and a speech made'by the Rev. Randerson, on behalf of the visitors, thanking the club for its-hospitality. «sj__