WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 269, 7 August 1920, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL ANDPERSONAL The ladies of tho Fealhcrston Presbytorian Clnirch gave a farewell tea in tho Anzac Hall last week in honour of Mrs. ami Miss Cathcjwood, who are shortly leaving tho district, Musical items arranged by Mrs. Sloclor. and a competition were greatly enjoyed by all. Last evening, under the auspices of tho St. Vincent dc Paul Society, Sir. K. Dillon and party gave an enjoyable entertainment to tho sisters and inmates of St. Joseph's Home for Incurables, Buckle Street. The Eev. Father Outtrim contributed two songs. Mr. IC. Dillon monologues and recitations; Misses Maekie, and duets; Messrs. Skcddan and Sini!>;on, musical solos and duets. Mr. Simpson's solos 011 the viola were much appreciated. After the concert refreshments were handed around to the inmates and those who helped in the even-ing's-entertainment. Tho sisters, inmates of the home, and tho St. Vincent do Paul Society thanked Mr. K. Dillon and his party, al6o tho ladies who supplied the refreshments. The inmates gave three hearty cheers at tho conclusioin of tho entertainment for all who contributd to tho enoyablo evening. The Dev. Wm. Burridgo wilT speak at the special servieo to bo held at the Y.W.C.A., ITcrbert Street, to-moTrow at 1.15. This is the special Sunday for the members' council. Dr. Fenwick will give -a lecture on "Dietetics" 011 Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Y.W.C.A.. in Herbert This will b.i tho first timo members will_ havo the privilege of bearing Dr. FenwUk speak. Tlio trustees of the Convalescent Homo met at Mrs. W. S. Moorhouse's residence on Wednesday. Those present were Mesdames Moorhouso (in the chair), Joseph, A. E. Pearcc, H. Kirkcaldio. Litchfield, ,\\\ Young, and Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer). Accounts were passed for payment. The matron reported fivo patients admitted and eight discharged •Juriuir the month.

A general meeting of the Wellington. Women Teachers' Association is to be held shortly, when Dr ; Ada Paterson will speak upon "Child Labour." A meeting of the Citizens' Day Nurseries Committee was held in the Mayoress's room, at the Town Hall, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Luke presided. It was stated that a donation of two guineas had been received from tho ICelburn Croquet Club, together with a very sympathetic letter'and a donation of ,£1 from Sir. Overs. Arrangements in connection with "Daffodil' Day," to be held early in September, were discussed, and encouraging reports were received as to tiie wa,v in which matters were progressing generally. The stalls for Daffodil Day" have .jeen allotted, and many promises of donations and gifts of goods have been revived. \ quiet weddjng was celebrated by the I!ev. C. C. "Harrison, at tho residence of the bridegroom's parents, on AVednesday, when Miss Grace Usmar, second daughter of Air. and Sirs. W. H. Usmar, of Stoke Street, Newtown, was married to Sir. I>. Childs. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Childs, of Karon Road, Wellington. The bride was given uwjiy by her father, Qiid hor sister, JiiFS May Usmar, attended as bridesmaid. Mr. J. Kay acted as best man. . A concert in. aid of funds for the improvement of the interior of the Petono Baptist Church was held on Thursday evening. The following contributed items to the programme: Misses Shearer, Nicol, Mrs. C. Piper, and Messrs. Burtulejp, S. Ctvvcy» I/swthwftito. Pipci, find Nicol. • Tho Wellington District W.C.T.U. held its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Wright presided. Mrs. mmnio audressed the meeting, and spoke of the work which was being done m entertaining the sailors during their stay m Acw Zealand ports. She told, her hearers that during tho last year three hundred ships had been visited, 9001) tracts distributed 2GO Bibles, Testaments and portions given. 2000 free teas had been held on Sundays and other evenings. 1.00 personal conversations had been held with the men, and 2500 books and magazines had been given away. Several illustrations wero given showing how grateful ilis sailors were and how they appreciated the work done for them. Resolutions were passed asking the City Council to establish a well-organised system of municipal distribution of fish mnt, and vegetables, and one protesting against the number of i > d^ tl ° ,lal T P ( ?.™ U 0 for racing is ,T. Anderson and Mr. Mitchell, M.l.

"Violet Day." Tlis' workers for "Violet Day," wbicli was organised for the benefit .of the Women's National Keservo Kesidentiai Nursery deserved all possible success for their hard work and fortitude in standin* to their "guns" (or stalls) on such a cold day as yesterday was. ihe cause is a m«t worthy one: that of raising funds for the upkeep of a nursery to which small children can be sent for a slated period of time during the sickness of their mothers. , The very great need of such an institution no doubt stimulated everyone to make the effort thoroitghW successful. Different branches o ,o reserve were in charge of the stallß. wliMi were well supplied with goods of all kinds and it was a sympathetic publie tha? they encountered in the streets, •uid one that showed very practical interest in their work, Olio tlia had been in existence for about thieo weeks only, found a very helpful cliamuion in a 'bus driver m their distnii, not only cave a donation in money, but recommended the stall to all hispassengers. and spoke enthusiastically of the ercat benefit to the community that the residential nursery was proving lo to. success of their undertaking. Sailors' Friend Socialy. The Hataitai branch of the Woinorfo National Reserve gave a bright eveuing' cniovmcnt at the Sailors* .Friend Society nn Thursday. The following contributed itemsMesdomos Cable Fortune Bin,e7Searle, Misses Searle, and Lewis, and Messrs' Allen, Ferris, I/»B, ami A nster L. Searle. Mrs. Sear o was at the piano. The members of the branch (toensed hospitality and other mcmbeis I JSd the prizes for the condition Bv an effort made by Mr. li. • Jon is, lads of the Amokura brought in 130 , the mas or iu cir brothers of i books, thut K •»»■« joiuis spoko the m«-chm>; sr / o r ;, t f 0 ;"e%/the feelingly of'the su - and s(mmcn