WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 259, 2 November 1925, Page 21

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

■ Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Craig left by the Mahenc on a visit to Australia. Mrr. and Mrs. H. Buckletan, of Wellington, left England on September 22nd for New Zealand, via Java. I, Mrs. P- M. Clifford, of Auckland, is ijsitir.-. Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. E. Buchanan, of Auckland, are staying in Christchurch. Mrs. Wright, of Auckland, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Anderson, Shannon Street. Wellington. ]\fra. J. Mackv has returned from Palmerston North, where she has been visiting relatives. The Mioses Margary and Marion Macfarlan. who have been visiting Wellimrtra. returned home. Mrs. Noble, of Auckland, is visiting Wan_y_ry_i. and is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Gibbin. Mrs. Glenn, of Auckland, is on a visit to Wanganui. and is the guest of her sister. Mrs. N. G. Staveley. Mrs. Coates is visiting Auckland in company with the Hon. J. G. Coates, prime Minister, and is staying at tne Grand Hotel. Miss B. Hutchison, of Birdwood Crescent, Parnell, left by the Maheno on Friday, or. a short visit to Sydney. Hiss McLean. Principal of the Wel__ji_rton Girls' College, has resigned her position as from the end of January next. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Martin and Miss Martm. of Auckland, who have been visiting Wellington for the w-edding of the daughter of the Governor-General and for the ladies' golf tournaments, have returned North. Mrs. T. C. Savage, Miss Savage and Miss Pearl Gorrie, of Auckland, travelled from London to Singapore, where Miss Savaue was recently married, and where she will remain. Mrs. Savage and Miss Gorrie are coming on to_.Auckland. Dr. H. K. Messenger, "from Harvard College, Massachusetts, L7S.A.. and his wife, who was formerly Miss Ada Luxton, of Christchurch, are visiting Zsew Zealand, and are at present the guests of Mrs. Baird-Luxton, Chapter Street, Christchurch. The Women's National Liberal Federation, of which Mrs. Wintringham is president, has arranged a series of conferences and public meetings in every part of England and Wales. The first of these conferences was held at Torquay on September 2Sth and 29th. A children's party for Hollowe'en Night took place at the Lyceum Club on Saturday evening, when there was a gala for the children of members, who were received at the entrance by the president. Mrs. W. H. Parkes, and members of the executive. The lounge presented a gay and festive air, with black cats everywhere and -witches riding on broomsticks across the heavens, while weird figures, of legendary lore, helped the little ones to have a jolly time. Dancing was enjoyed by the children, and tea was served in the luncheon room, where a merry crowd sat down. Games were then indulged in. and the "Gooseman" occasioned much merriment. Each feather proved to be a bag of sweets and was a nice finish to tt very merry party.

\Mrs. Sherwood's exhibition of -watercclours at ihe Art Gallery, Christchurch. was visited by a constant stream of people interested in th_» glowing colour ajjd varied subjects that «offs_ from the bssish of "Peeps of Prance, Au_6tMtl_ Zealand carried them back to lands visited and well loved. Ti- exhibition was extended to enable who have not already • seen,, it to. dt ?s before the pictures are taken back i_ Australia. _ A pleasing function was held on Wednesday last at "Ravenshoe." Raleigh Road, .Northcote, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Spence, who are leaving New Zealand shortly to return to their native Australia. The evening, which was siven by the neighbours as a token of the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Spence are held, was much enjoyed by their friends, fifty of whom had gathered together to wish them both a pleasant voyage, and to bid them farewell. Mr. J. B. Tonar, in mailing a short speech, referred to the friendship existing between Mr. and Mrs. Spence and their neighbours, and to the valuable services rendered by Mr. Spence to the district, of which he has been a councillor; and to the local fire brigade, in which he held the position of captain for seven years. At the close Mr. Tonar, on behalf of the neighbours, presented an ornamental -hut bowl, fashioned from New Zealand woods, as a memento of the occasion, and expressed the deep degret felt at their loss. The annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women -was held at the residence of Dr. Hilda Northcroft last Friday evening. There were aboat 30 graduates present, and • keen interest was shown by .all in the "activities of Hie federation. The annual report showed that several evenings of a social character were held during the year, two of which were arranged for overseas graduates passing through the city. Great appreciation was expressed by the members present of the work done V the retiring president, Dr. Northdaft, who, in the interests of the federation, had spent much time and energy, and thus made it the strong body that it is. The election of officers resulted in the following:—President, Mrs. A. E. ihilgan; vice-president. Miss D. Miller; secretary and treasurer. Miss B. M. Knight;" committee, Dr. Hilda Northcroft, Dr. Gladys Montgomery, Miss Wilson.

A gallant deed of an earl's sister WMch earned her the Military Medal in France. is recalled by the announcement of the engagement of Lady Mary Campbell to Lieut.-Com-fcander R. V. Barton. R.3T., states a Scottish paper. Lady Mary Campbell is sister of the Earl of Breadalbane, tot her name was simply given as Warn _. G. Campbell, British Red & obs Society." in the "'London Gazette" of July'3l." 1918. which recorded the kroiam which won her the M.M. It raid : M. G. Campbell, B.R-C.S. •f or gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid, when build- !% ttsre set on fire. She moved about * the"*fnll glare, regardless of imminent knger, taking patients to" safety and firing confidence in all. To _ •'Daily Mail" representative Mrs. the wife of a Dutch farmer in *» Orange Free State, said: "I have **» so many beautiful girls here, and jot married/ Girls can get married if want to in South Africa—there are Sffifr of young men. The one thing 116 girls must have is character. Charac- * counts in South Africa. The girls ™. have seen who are most like South fnean women, and who would make I?* 1 in South Africa, are Scots girls. £* women in Scotland are interested and farmwork, and seem 10 capable." ' " "

Miss Chase, a visitor from New York is staying at the Grand Hotel.

America ha 3 appointed her first woman Consul; the interests of the Lnited States in Amsterdam are to be represented by Miss Pattie Field. While keen to help the Australian woman who is in need of good domestics, and just as keen to help the British women longing to find a congenial and lucrative work zone, the Society for the Overseas Settlement of British Women is doubling its effort to make certain that only well qualified women are sent out, writes Freda Sternberg from London, to the "Melbourne Herald." For this reason special test examinations are being held at the Borough Polvtechmc, London—and only those who pass will be assisted to Australia. "Xo matter what examinations they have passed before they apply to us, it will be necessary for all the women to do our test." Miss Pott explained. "Then they will be able to present our certificate, which will show the Dominion authorities that the holder is qualified ror domestic work, that her personal reterences have been taken up. and that she is eligible in every way." The examinations will be in the "following subjects: Cookery, laundry work and general housework, and extra marks will be given to candidates showing proficiency in needlework. One interest" ing feature in connection with this examination is that "candidates will be required to show that they can carry out essential household duties whatever equipment may be available." This has been introduced with an eve on the life of the bush as well as that of the city. It is mentioned in an English paper that the Birmingham Conference of Women has decided to take a special standpoint for the work to be done at the meetings, and that is on "Practical Idealism." The idea is to get together to consider what ideals can be realised in the immediate future, leaving out those which are for the next generation to carry out, hut which the world is not yet prepared for in the way of education or progress. It was asked that all resolutions should express this aim. As showing the trend of thought along the same lines as those of a number of New Zealand and Australian women, it is stated that the Tunbridge Wells remits objected to Press reports of undesirable Court cases, and supported the Judicial Proceedings BilL The York branch moved that steps be taken to suppress the names of juvenile offenders. Sex equality, penal reform, temperance reform, right of married to be wage-earners, child welfare, placing of women officials, and other subjects appear to have come under the nomenclature of "Practical Idealism," and the reports of the meetings should be interesting. A new and intelligent penalty for wife-beaters has been proposed by a J.P. who is also a prison visitor (states "Time and Tide"). At present a penalty of imprisonment is apt to fall, in part, on the victim; the man who is doing fourteen days for battering his wife cannot keep her going on his wages. The suggestion is that his sentence shall be served in week-end instalments —worked out on successive Saturday afternoons and Sundays. By this means wage-earners would not be interrupted and the offender's punishment would fall upon himself alone. The idea is so sensible that it is bound to be rejected with scorn. ROTORUA NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Neabitt, Euera Street, who have been an,, a... three (months' holiday to Fiji, have returned to RotoTtra. Mrs. Grove, senior, has returned from a short holiday to Mount Maunganui. Miss Allen spent the weekend at her home in Heme Bay, Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. F. Barnard, who have been on an extended tour of England and the Continent, arrived in Auckland by the R.M.s. Aorangi, and have returned to Rotorua. Miss E. Gerritzsen has left on a visit to Wellington. An enjoyable and unique dance was held at the Peerless Hall, on Monday evening, which was organised by the Rotorua Hockey Association, when the guests present wore Eastern costumes. The hall was effectively decorated with multi-coloured streamers, lycopodium and coloured lanterns. A dainty supper was served. For the best costumes the judges, Miss Newton, Mr. Bushell and Mr. J. G. Gould, awarded the prizes to Miss.Margret Simpkin (ladies), and Mr. J. Hall (gentlemen). During the evening, Mr. H. L. Musgrave presented the Robertson Cup, donated by Mrs. Edwin Robertson, and won by the Shamrock Club, to their captain, Miss K. Carnachan. A ballet dance was performed by Misses M. Owens, R. McKinder, R. Steele and M. Gordon. On Monday, Labour Day, the closing of the winter season of the Rotorua Golf Club took place at the Arikikepakepa links, when, with perfect weather, there was a large attendance of members, visitors and friends. - In the morning a four-bail best-ball match was won by Ralph and S. E, Carr, 6 up. In the afternoon mixed foursomes were played, ar*l resulted in three ties —Miss j Searell and A. E. Kusabs, Miss W. McHardie and Trewavas, Mrs. E. La Trobe Hill and C. Kusabs. A number of visiting o-olfers from Tauranga also took pa'rY At the conclusion of play, the president, Mr. F. A. Wilkie, called upon Mrs. F. Wilkie to present the prizes won during the year. A successful elocutionary and dramatic recital by the pupils of Mrs. G. Wal=h assisted by local musical talent, was given at the King's Theatre, on Thursday evening, before a crowded audience. The proceeds are in aad of the funds of' St. John's Presbyterian Church musical and other items were .riven by the Rotorua Orchestral Society, Miss EL Beale, Miss T. Johnson, Mr. Painton, Miss E. Sharp, Miss V. Griffith. Mlsa Hall. Mrs. G. Steele, Mrs. Robb. -Miss R. Johnson, Mrs. G. Walsh, Mr. Webster, Miss Hewitt Mrs. Robb, Mr. Bert. Heley, Miss M. Geisen Miss H Robertson, Mesdames G. Walsh, G. Steele J. Fortune. Robb and Miss E. Sharps gave a sketch. Miss Margret McKenzie acted as accompanist. Scent gnefite at Waiwera House, -i+™ are Mr. A. Granger (New IS3JW_S and Mrs. S CaldDeck (London). Mr. and Mrs. Hubert S. Wood (England). Mr. Gamble (Victoria) M_ and Mrs. H. H. Hardy (Ohio, nSA.) Tady Marjorie Dairymple (London)/ Miss Orr-Ewing (England), Mr _____ Mrs J- ma - n ( London >' Colonel and Mrs C. H. Mears (Cannes, France), t lr _"p Ainsworth (Jersey, Channel Tblp*. 'Mr and Mrs. Lewis Joll (Auckland) Mr. and Mrs. Spain (Clyde), Miss Woodley (Sydney), Mr. and Mrs Shanks iXsborne), Mr. R. King (Te Poke), Mrv S Dyson (Tauranga), Mr. li. l±. Abbott (Auckland), Mr. W. Ross (Foxton) Mr and Mrs. Morrison (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs. Millward (Wellington), Mrs E A. Clarke (Auckland), Mr. J. T G Clarke (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. ft Speedy (Lower Hutt), Mr. J. C. Robots (London), Mr. W. M. Russell (Auckland). Mr. Litchenstein (Auckland) .