WOMAN’S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 232, 25 June 1921, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The many New Zealand friends of Miss Dulcie Mitchell, tho well-known contralto singer from Christchurch, will hear with interest that she is now studying with Sir Henry Wood, and, of course, this is a great compliment, for Sir Henry usually only has a few professionals for coaching in repertoire and interpretation, and they have to be very highly accomplished and of undoubted qualifications (states a London correspondent). 1 hear that Sir Henry AVood is delighted with Miss Mitchell’s voice, and ho says ho certainly expects her to get to tho front in a very short time. He foresees for her considerable success, as she has the voice, temperament, and platform appearance, and all that is necessary in the equipment of a prominent singer. Naturally, the pupil finds her present master a very charming man and a delightful one with whom to work. I hope I am not revealing a secret when I say that the introduction of Miss Mitchell io Sir Henry came through Mr. and Mrs. Maurice D’Oisly (Madame Rosina Buckman), who have both helped her considerably with their advice.

Mlle. Suzanne Lenglen, the woman lawn tennis champion, has declared in an interview that she would play against men players of the calibre of Mr. W. T. Tilden and M. Gobert only in the cause of charity. AVomen players, however good, could not compete against men of the same class, she added, owing to the latter’s advantage in physical strength.

The now matron at the AA’.N.IL Residential Nursery is Miss M'Kibbin, a fully-trained nurse, who is also a I’lunket nurse.

Mrs. Porter, organiser for the AVomen’s National Reserve, who has been ill, is now making a good recovery.

The June meeting of the committee of the Women’s National Reserve (Seatoun Branch) was held at the residence of the president. Mrs. Bradney Williams, who presided. Mrs. Kellow, Miss Freeman, and Mrs. Stone reported in connection with the recent jumble sale, held at Miramar lor the purpose of starting a laundry fund for the Residential Nursery, and a message of congratulation was received from the Nursery Committee and was much appreciated. The sum of £3O is being forwarded to headquarters as a result of the effort, and the committee wishes to thank warmly all those members and friends whose kindness in sending contributions and in giving personal assistance was of such invaluable help io the branch in its work on the day of the male. Especially is the branch indebted to the Citv Council for granting the use of the hail; and to Miss Stevens, Miramar, for her hospitality to members. Preliminary matters were arranged for the part to be taken by the branch on Violet Day. The Seatoun stall will he No. 6 at the Bank of New Zealand corner. and donations of all will be gladlv received for it. The stall will he managed bv the committee, and members who are willing to assist are asked to give their names to the hon secretary, Miss Fowler. Arrangements for the collection of contributions for the stall will be made in Miramar by Mi's. Stone, and in Karaka Bay by Miss Freeman; Seatoun to l>e allotted later.

A meeting of the Society for the Protection of AVomen and Children was held vesterdav afternoon, Mrs. F. Chapman Presiding. There were also present: Mesdames A. Uoby, J. Kirkcaldie L. A. Line, Sprotf. Glover, H. A. Kirkcaldie, nnd Dr. Ada Paterson. Numerous cases that had been investigated were reported upon, also cases of alleged cruelly to children. The following subscriptions were acknowledged:—!’. C. AVatt, £1 Is.; Bristol Piano Company, £1 Is.; Airs. L. Blundell, £1; P. Hayman and Co.. 10s. <kl.: Dr. J. Ewarl, 10s. Rd.; Mrs. P. Nathah. 10s.; 1 ripe end Ellis, 55..

The wedding took place on June bi, at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, of Miss Aileen Nicolson, only daughter of Mrs. A. E. Nicolson, Clareville, and Mr. Albert A ictor Bright, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert'Bright. Otaki. tho A’enerable Archdeacon Johnson officiating. The bride, who was given away by Air. .Austin Blackie, wore a tailored navy frock, with a white panne velvet hat, and carried a posv of violets. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Bright left by car for tho north.

A Naval Wedding. A naval wedding of considerable interest took place at St. Andrew’s Church, Epsom, Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Nora Gorrie, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 11. T. Gorrie, of Dunkerton, Buckland Road. Epsom, was married to Surgeon-Conunander Reginald Lewis Jones, R.N., of H.M.S. Philomel, bv the Rev. Lionel Harvie. The church' was decorated with iialius and violets, and a wedding bell was suspended over the chancel. Miss Rachel Gorrie was bridesmaid and Miss Peter Gorrie acted as train-bearer. Lieut.-(oininau-der 11. M. Cockren, R.N., was best man, and Mr. Harold Barker, R.N.. was groomsman. Her Excellency Lady JeL licoe was among those present. The service was fullv choral, and at the conclusion of flu* ceremony the. bridal couple left Hie church beneath an archway of the crossed cutlasses of a guard of honour of 12 sailors from the worship. A reception was then held at (he homo of the bride, and Her Excellency and about 400 guests were entertained by Mrs. Corrie/ The home was beautifully decorated with flowers and flags, which wore arranged bv a party of five men from the Philomel. During the arrival of the guests the sailors assisted in controlling the motor traffic and rendered great assistance. A feature of the decorations was an arrangement of the white ensign, the Union .Tack, and the New Zealand ensign on the verandah of the house, nnd"a profuse display of national flags and bunting in the largo marquee which accommodated the guests. The bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon at about 4.30 o’clock, and a most enjoyable dance was held at the house in the evening. A huge garland of greenery six feet in diameter with red. white, and blue streamers attached was suspended between the two masts of H.M.S. Philomel in honour of the marriage.

gling through the early stages of organisation or suffering from the after effects of the war. Tho amount of each scholarship will be £250 to cover tuition and living expenses during the full college term of ten months. This sum will also cover all incidental expenses, such as car fares, text books, etc. Travelling expenses to and from Ixmdon will be furnished in addition to the above sum. Qualifications for admission: —The fob lowing qualifications are laid down ny the Bodford College for AVomen, and by the Department of Nursing, League of Red Cross Societies: Age, up to 40 years. Training: The student must possess u diploma or certificate as regulated by the highest nursing standards of the country which she represents. Health: A medical certificate of general good health must bo produced. References should be given in evidence of good character and efficiency. In selecting students particular attention must be. i>aid to the necessity for unusual intelligence to enable them to profit by a course, which is necessarily intensive. language: The students must bn sufficiently familiar with the English language to follow lectures and. fake notes. A form of application must be filled in and returned to tho Director bf the Department of Nursing of the Lenguo of Red Cross Societies. Session: The college session opens in October and closes in July. Short holidays will be allowed at Christmas and at Easter, during which time the students will have ample opportunity to visit the points of interest in and about London, under the direction of the league representative. At the end of the session a final examination will be held, and if successfully passed, will entitle the students to u certificate. Residence; The students will live in one of the Bedford College residences where every effort has been made to offer them a comfortable home. Bathroom and other facilities are amply provided for, and each room has heating facilities. Tho Assistant-Director of the Department of Nursing of the League of the Red Cross Societies will supervise the group of students, and she will act as adviser in their work and will personally conduct them to all nursing centres which it is thought advisable to visit. In addition to this professional supervision, the students will be under tile general care of the burser attached to their particular residence. In the cases of slight illness, the students will be cared for in the College Infirmary which is in charge of a trained nurse. Tn eases of more severe illness, students will lie taken to a nursing home. The theoretical course will cover Die following subjects:—(l) Physiology, (9) bacteriology, (3) household science, ■ housewifery, laundry, cooking, (4) hygiene (a) child welfare, CbA general hvgiene, (cl persona] hygiene (all these subjects will include lectures, demonstrations and excursions), (5) elementary, social economics. The practical course will cover the following subjects:—Child welfare, school clinics, tuberculosis, rural work, district nursing. The candidate must be a good lecturer as she will be required to lecture on her return. A berth is kept pencilled on a steamer leaving about the middle of August.