WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 62, 14 March 1930, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

THE SOCIAL ROUND PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss Kiver, of Christchurch, is staying at Eoyal Court. * • • « Mrs. D. E. Caldwell, of Cambridge, i& at the Grand Hotel. * «■ * # Mrs. J. Eitchic, of London, is staying at the Grand Hotel. * * # # "Mrs. D. Costello, of Sydney, is staying at the Grand Hotel. * » » ♦ Mrs. H. G. Scott, of Sussex, is staying atj the Grand Hotel. * # * * Miss Una Lang left by motor for Eotorua this morning. Miss Margaret Cousins, of Eemuera, has returned from Eotorua. * # * * Mrs. Leonard Delph, of King's College, Otaliuhu, has returned from a visit to the country. * • * * Mrs. Arthur Bullock, of Seaview Eoad, Eemuera, has returned from a holiday siient at Orewa. » » » • The Misses S. and W. Hay, of Carlton Core Eoad, leave shortly on an extended visit to Englaud. **• ■ • Sir Walter and Lady Stringer have returned f- 1 the South, and are at Prince's flats. * * * * Mrs. Ned Graham, accompanied by Miss Terry Graham, left by last evening's express for Wellington. » * * • Miss L. Magill, who has been spending a holiday in Devonport, has returned to her home at Euakaka, Te Aroha. * # ♦ • Mrs. Walter Cathro, who has been the guest of Mrs. C. Court, Stanley Bay, returns to Sydney by the Marama. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald, of Auckland, are staying at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown. * -x- * * Mr. and Mrs. ( J. Thorpe, of Wanganui, ■who have been visiting Auckland, left by the daylight express for Wellington and Napier. * » * » Mr. and Mrs. Lester Eoberts and son, Mrs. Maddocks, Miss Appleby and Miss J. Warren, are staying at Beach House, Milford. * * # * Miss Mary McCormack, of ParnelJ, •whose marriage takes place shortly, leaves for Sydney by the Marama on Friday. •* * * ♦ Miss Margaret Heighway is, leaving the Dominion on Friday for an extended trp to.Sydney, Melbourne and the Blue Mountains. * ♦ • ♦ Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Brown, Mrs. Freidlander, Mrs. Wiggins, and Miss Hoyles, are staying at Hotel Mon Desir, Takapuna. **. * ♦

Mrs. Laurits Henriksen, of Devonport, is leaving to-day by the Marama on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Oscar A. Anderson, of Melbourne.

Mrs. Leslie Jerram, who, with her husband, has been on an extended furlough in Auckland, leaves to-day by tho Marama en route for Singapore.

3liss Rudd, lady superintendent of the Auckland Infirmary, is spending her annual leave at Waiheke Island. Sister Hamilton is taking her place at the institution. #■• # » •Mrs. W. Vale, of Mount Lawly, Perth, West Australia, is on a visit to the Dominion, and is staying with her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Cockroft, Asquith Avenue, Mount Albert. Mrs. Vale is accompanied by Mise Dorothy Vale. SOCIAL GATHERINGS. At the luncheon talk at the Lyceum Club, among them embers and guests at the president's table were the Countess of Orford, Lady Robertson, Mrs. Oakes, Dr. Margaret Knight, Miss Ellen Melville, Miss Beckett (Marton), Miss M. M. Johnston, Mrs. C. E. Maguire and Mrs. David Nathan. * # • * The monthly meeting of the Auckland Society of Arts Sketch Club on Tuesday, took the form of a social to bid bon voyage to Miss I. M. Copeland, who is well known in art circles, and who is leaving on March 25 for an extended tour of Europe, where she hopes to further her art studies. * ._ * * . * Mrs. H. E. East, of Ellerslie, gave a kitchen tea in honour of Miss Ivy Couch, who is shortly to be married. The rooms were prettily decorated in autumn shades of flowers, prize blooms being used for the tea table. Among those : present were Mesdames Couch, Gwilliam, JRoscoe, Bartletjt, Stanway, and Misses Owilliam (2), Roscoe, Leadley, Smvth and Hooker. * * * # The first meeting of the Otakiri branch of the Women's Institute was held in the Otakiri Hall ]a«t week. The president, Mrs. Keir, was in the chair. There were 1C members present and 15 new members joined. Mrs. Withy, president of the Matata Women's Institute, and Mrs. Caverhill, one of its members, gave interesting addresses on the work of the institute at Matata. The hostesses were Mesdames Jamieson, Rutherford and Smalley. * • * * An afternoon bridge' party, arranged by Mosdames Rctter, Keniber, Stewart and Maguire, and held at Mrs. F. Retter's home, Castor. Bay, on Thursday afternoon, was given in honour of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bach, of Bayswater, who are shortly leaving Auckland on an extended holiday, including a visit to England and the Continent. Mrs. Bach had lent her hoa.se all through the past winter to tho members of a bridge club connected with the Takapuna and Bayawater Boating Club. Mr. F. Retter presented Mrs. Bach with a large basket filled witli parcels of handkerchiefs "for use on the voyage." Progressive bridge was played, the best card being handed in by Mrs. Rentoul. Among the players ■were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Bach, Mrs. Cruickshunk, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Kember, Mrs. C. Brinsden, Mrs. H. F. Taylor, Mrs. P. Easson, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Chester, Mrs. Lonergan, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. IX. Adams, Mrs. Maguire, Mrs. White, Mrs, Rentcral, Mrs, Bond. ;

Pukekohe was visited by Mies Alice Basten last Tuesday in connection with the Obstetrical Fund appeal. She conferred with a meeting- of ladies, presided over by Mrs. F. Perkins, Mayoress. A provisional committee was set up, with power to add to their number. Mrs. H. Burrows was elected president and Mrs. F. Perkins secretary and treasurer of the local fund. Tentative boundaries were defined. The meeting felt that there would be no difficulty in raising Pukekohe's quota.

On Thursday evening the Sandringham (Edendale) . Presbyterian Manse was the scene of a farewell social given by Rev. W. and Mrs. Gilmour. About 80 people were, present and the guest of honour was Mr. Bert Skeels, who is leaving shortly on a world tour with the Westminster Glee Singers. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. Lan Stuart, Miss D. Hymes, Messrs. H. Harvey, L. Stuart and Bert Skeels. Mrs. Harvey and Mr. Eric Maxwell acted as accompanists. Mr. Skeels was the recipient of a present.

A number of ex-service women gave an informal afternoon tea on the balcony of the Tudor Rooms yesterday for Miss M. M. Johnston, who is at present visiting Auckland, and who is leaving for Eotorua and the South Island. Scarlet African daisies were the tea table decoration. Among those present were: Mrs. Michaels, vice-president, Mrs. F. Webster, secretary, Mesdames Parkinson, Eanfurly Smith, Chales, Smith, Misses Heath, Slator, Ernest, Calder, Barber, Luxford.

An unusual children's party was held recently at the home of Mrs. Austen Goss, Upland Road, Remuera. The children were dressed in Red Indian wraps and head dresses, made by Mesdames Goss and Torrcns. The party was arranged in three tribes and embarked on a bear hunt. Cardboard bears were hidden in several gardens adjoining. Tea was arranged in a decorated garage, where the braves and squaws squatted round a camp fire, skilfully contrived with logs and a red photographic lamp with a boiling billy hanging from the tripod. The little guests were Ponied with pipes for blowing bubbles— the pipe of peace." Their reluctance to leave can be readily believed and many insisted on wearing their costumes home. J..ie hostess was assisted by Miss K. Morton and Miss Jocelyn Hcald.

A bon vovage morning tea was given yesterday in honour of Miss Mary MacCormick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacConnick, of Parnell, prioi to her leaving for Sydney by the Marama. Her marriage will take place in Sydney. The balcony of the Tudor Rooms was decorated in tones of green, and tall crystal stands of mauve chrysanthemums adorned the tea table. Mis. Thomas A. Levien, of Otorohanga, was the hostess, and received the guests in black crepe de chine, beige jabot, and black Bangkok hat. Mis Mary MacCormick wore powder blue printed ninon and black hat. Among those present were:—Mrs. C. MacCormiclc, Mrs. Tucker, Mre. Kenneth MacCormiclc, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Gillett, Mm. Urquhart, Mrs W. A. MacConnick, Mrs. Qiugley, Miss I. Devore, Miss Lindsay, Miss Ivenderdme, ■ Miss Nancy MacCormick, Miss Upton, Miss Frater. * * *

On Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Eden branch of the United Political Party, a very enjoyable evening was spent. Dance music was supplied by the Royal Syncopators, and five hundred was played, rhe Dominion Hall was nicely decorated for the occasion. Some very pretty frocks were worn, amongst those present being: Mrs. Simmons, president, who was wearing floral marocain; Mrs. Mathews, ring velvet with . Oriental shawl; Mrs. L. Barnett, midnight blue •reorgette; Mrs. Siddlc, white satin, silver lace; Miss Betty McDonald, cream crepe de chine; Miss E. Johnson, floral georgette; Mrs. R. Mollings, white crepe de chine; Mrs. Carter, rose georgette; Miss Dot Reynolds, ring velvet ano shawl; Mrs. Zena Thornton, floral ninon, Spanish shawl; Mrs. Grainger, beige charmeuse, shawl; Mrs. Thornton, chenille embossed georgette; Mrs. E. Sliute, mauve crepe de chine; Miss Nicholson, figured pink georgette; Miss M. Shute, pink satin lace; Mrs. M. Quayle, lime green and silver lace; Mrs. F.'c. Braun, navy soie do chine; Mrs. Wrigley, green shot taffeta; Mrs. B. Marshall, green crepe fleuri; Mrs. M. Baker, cream crepe- dc chine and lace; Mrs. L. Heasman, beige crepe- de chine; Mrs. Siddle, black georgette; Miss Milville, powder blue duchess satin; Miss Noble, shot blue and green taffeta. .

Mrs. Phillips (vicc-prcsidont) presided over tli monthly meeting of the Albany Women's Institute, when a considerable amount of business was done. The hostesses for the afternoon tea were Mesdames B. Dickson, IT. Dixon, ana Harrison. 'J , he meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Miss Leslie Parkinson was the guest of Mrs. W. Cassidy, Islington Street, at a bridge evening, prior to her departure for England and Vienna. Amongst fclic guests were: —Mesdames Bevin, Grey, Murray, Green, Devoe, Henry, Hayes, Haines, Johnson, Green, Misses Dos'oe, Green, James.

A bridge party was given on Monday evening by Airs. Oscar Boak at her residence in Takapuna, the guest of honour being Miss Margaret Heiglnvay, who leaves on Friday for a trip to Sydney, Melbourne and the Blue Mountains. The reception rooms were decorated with bowls of flowers in gold and autumn shades. Mrs. Boak received her guests, gowned in blue and silver shot taffeta. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs. Kil-' worth and Miss Margaret Heigh way, and a hidden number by Miss Mollie Forsyth. Among the guests were: Mrs. T. Mac Nab, Mrs. Kilworth, Mrs. A. MacKenzic, Mrs. S. Haycock, Mrs. D. Roberts, Mrs. E. Blair, Mrs. T. Isemonger, Mrs. R. White, Mrs. Ted Hcighway, Miss I). Rice, Miss I. Iscmongcr, Miss E. MacEklowney, Miss J. Stewart,, Miss Marion Heigh way and Miss Mollie Forsyth.

On Monday evening Mrs. IT. E. Mumford, of Epsom, gave a bridge party, the guest of honour being Mrs. Chisholm, of Wanganui. Amongst those present were: Mrs. J. Taylor (Shanghai), Mrs. Cramer-Roberts, Miss Johnson, Mrs. P. Morris, Mrs. W. T. Cotter, Mrs. Pcascr (Thames), Miss Cramer-Roberts; Mrs. Vickers, and Miss Foster.

At a meeting of the Matamata Women's Institute on Tuesday, Mrs. L. Ryan presided. Mrs. Jno. Montague., .speaking on "Chopin," gave an interesting outline of his life and achievements, afterwards playing some of liis music. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdnmcs Crowther, Hampton, Hemsley, Flower and Stubbing, and "good-bye" was said to Mesdames Livingstone and Wilson, who are leaving shortly to visit England and the Continent, and to Mrs. F. G. Brown, who v.'ill reside in Morrinsville. A competition, "Bring your oldest photograph," arranged by Mrs. Flower, caused mucil fun. The winner, Mrs. J. Buchanan, . was presented with a beautifully em"broidered apron.

There was a good attendance at the Women's Institute meeting held < at Matata last Thursday. In the absence of tho president, Mrs. F. Burt presided. Several ladiur. from the Otakeri Institute were cordially welcomed. After the usual business was.gone through therewas a lengthy discussion on the coining council meeting of the Auckland Provincial Federation. It was decided to elect one delegate, Mrs. Caverhill, to represent Matata. Mrs. F. Burt was nominated convener to the Bay of Plenty group of "Women's Institutes. Mrs. Smith gave an interesting demonstration of organdie, flower making. Two competitions were held, one for asters, Avon by Mrs. F. Burt, and one for the best Madeira cake, won by Mrs; Caverhill. The Otakeri' ladies kindly judged. Four new members were enrolled. Afternoon tea, dispensed by the hostesses, Mesdames CaverhiL Campbell, and Wilkins, brought a very interesting meeting to a close.

Ltist Tuesday afternoon the Countess of Orford opened a garden fete in the grounds of the vicarage, Portage Eoad, Otahuhu. The fete, which was continued during the evening, was held by the members of the Ladies' Guild. _ The proceeds of the stalls and competitions are to be given to the Holy Trinity Church grounds improvement fund. A baby show was held. Lady Carrick Robertson, of Auckland, and Dr. A. C. Purchas, of Panmure, were the judges. The stall-holders were: Mrs. F. McDell, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Fenton, Mrs. H. Moore, Mrs. H. J. Hall, Mrs. Capp, Mrs. Grade, Mrs. Hillyard, Miss Robertson, Miss Webb, Mrs. Whitmore, Mrs. Lovcll, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Mouton. Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. C. West, Mrs. W. West and Mrs. Gray. In the evening the young people danced on the lawn to music played by Mrs. Andrew's orchestra. A competition to find "Mr. Spondulix" was won by Miss Betty Elliot. Supper was. served to the guests, who were seated under the beautiful trees, by the guild members,,

A ball was given by the Kumeu branch of the Haeremai Lodge on Saturday night in the Kumeu Hall. Dance music was supplied by Clarke's orchestra, and the supper arrangements were in the hands of the ladies' committee. The winners of the Monte Curio dances were Mrs. G. Outrain and Mr. Eddy.

The Women's Progress Club held their usual weekly meeting at the Higher Thought Temple ou Wednesday afternoon. A very line list of recipes was given by Mrs. Cottarell, showing members how to maintain health on scientific lines through the right blending of foods. Afternoon tea and a social chat brought a pleasant afternoon to a close.

Aii enjoyable social was tendered to I Mrs. Wigmoro and !Miss Carver in the Methodist Sunday School, Onehunga, on Tuesday evening. Mr. A. J. Pople, in presenting Miss Carver with a bedroom clock, fountain pen and two favourite volumes, and Mrs. Wigmore witli an antique copper fire screen, with set of fire irons and kerb to match, referred in eulogistic terms to the hard work and consistent attendance these two teachers had rendered, Miss Carver as a teacher for the past 27 years and Mrs. Wigmore in charge of the primary department for the past nine or ten years. The Rev. F. E. Lcadley also'spoke in flowing terms of the capabilities of these two workers and said he felt sure that the lessons taught in the primary department by Mrs. Wigniorc Avonld bo beneficial to her pupils in after life. Mrs. Wigmore has been connected with Sunday school work for 35 years. Both speakers trusted that the retirement would only be temporary and that the health of these teachers would be restored to enable them to return to their good work. Both recipients suitably responded. Items wore rendered by Misses Batchelor, Osborne, Gower and Messrs. A. Mci Skimming and A. J. Pople. I _________ LUNCHEON TALK. "Safer Maternity" was the subject of Dr. Margaret Knight's address at the Lyceum Club yesterday, when the first of the monthly luncheon talks was held. Mrs. W. 11. Parkes presided over a good attendance of members. "In view of the high maternal death rate in a highly favoured country like New Zealand," said Mrs. Parkes in introducing the speaker, there could be no question as to the urgent need of measures to insure the greatest possible safety in childbirth. The time for the present campaign was most opportune, for by the steady and active propaganda throughout the Dominion of the Plunket Society during the past 21 years, mothers had been taught to care not only for their babies but for themselves also. Hence it was that they were no J longer satisfied with things as they had been, but demanded that motherhood be rid of all preventable causes of disaster. In the attainment of this highly desirable object two factors impressed one as all important, first, a more thorough training of medical students and maternity nurses; second, greater facilities for clinical experience in child-birth. It was an extraordinary anomaly that in the curriculum of our medical school midwifery, perhaps the most important of all subjects, should have been regarded as a, minor matter, inasmuch as until recently instruction was by a part time lecturer at a totally inadequate remuneration. Of equal importance was the training in practical midwifery. This effort to raise funds was so essentially a woman's concern that it seemed right and fitting for a women's club to afford the warmest possible support. In. her stirring address, Dr. Margaret Knight began by stating what Sydney and Melbourne had achieved in the interests of mothers. A chair of obstetrics had been established, carrying with it an income of £20(10 a year. It was deplorable, she said, that in this country, where there was an average of 71 births a day, ever ytwo'or three days a mother died as a result of childbirth. In Holland maternal mortality had been reduced to one in a thousand, and the reason, said the speaker, why it was so low, was that the doctors had intensive training and in that country the course for mid wives extended over a period of three years. If Holland had been able ' to reduce to that minimum, it was surely possible for Xew Zealand to do it also. ' The Obstetric Society in New Zealand ' believed it had its finger on the sore . spot in the inadequate training of students. The appeal, said Dr. Knight, i was being held once, and only once and the matter Avould not come before the ' public again. It, was essentially a. woman's movement and it was hoped. ( that every woman in Xew Zealand would help. The way to help was to explain to friends what the appeal meant and emphasise that they were "out to save the mothers." As a result of difficult confinements there were too many stillbirths and too many mothers were damaged for life. Dr. Knight concluded by saying, "If we work for this object the men are going to help us to achieve our aims. They always do," and she quoted the words of Dr. Victor Bouncy, the noted gynaecologist who visited New Zealand- some time ago:—"Remember," he said, "on the successful termination of every confinement depends the life of mother and child and the happiness of a

man." On behalf of the members of the club, Miss Melville assured the speaker of their hearty support. There had never been a more important thing undertaken in the Dominion, she said, and it was a work that must command the sympathy of every woman in New Zealand. At the end of the meeting ten guineas was donated to the appeal by the club. BRIDGE AFTERNOON. At the Ellerslic Tea Kiosk yesterday afternoon, the Auckland Plunket Society helda bridge afternoon which was very largely attended. There were over 70 tables, members from suburban branches and friends all interested in the movement, being present. The committee of ladies who arranged the function comprised Mrs. McLaclin, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Jim Frater, Mrs. Allen Brown and Mrs. Hudson. Addressing the gathering, Mrs. W. H. Parkea, president, thanked the hostesses for their kindness in organising such a successful bridge afternoon. Afternoon tea was served later. The rooms \ver<2 charmingly arranged with tall palms, pot plants and belladonna lilies.