WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 215, 7 June 1922, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Evans (late of Pahiatua) arrived in Wellington yesterday, and are staying here for a few days prior to their departure by the lonic. Whilst abroad Air. Evans will be travelling correspondent for the Auckland “Observer.”

Musical circles in New York are intrigued by reports from San Francisco that. Floyd Glotzbach, formerly a chauffeur, who a year ago became the husband of Mme. Margarete I'Matzenauer, tho prima donna of New York Metropolitan Opera House, has reappeared thpre in his old position at tho wheel of a private hire motor-car. It was on the front seat of one of these cars driven by Glotzbach that the romance between the prima donna and the chauffeur began. At the time of the wedding Mine. Matzenauer declared that she was marrying Glotzbach because he was “tho hundred per cent, man.” To a representative of the “San Francisco Examiner” Glotzbach declared that he would rather be a chauffeur for ever than dwell in a “palace of Babylon.” He also complained that he is not allowed to drive his wife’s motorcar. “It drove me crazy,” he said, “to sit among cushions and listen to transmission noises that any decent mechanic would be ashamed to have in his car.” Glotzbach also intimated that he was unable to stand any more music.

Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie will leave this week for a visit to Sydney.

The Star Boating Club’s annual ball, which is to take place next week in the Sydney Street Hall, promises to bo attended by the usual success of the club’s functions. Braund’s Orchestra intends to make this one of their best performances, and with this end in view are introducing something new in the way of “jazz* effects.”

Entertainment at Paekakarikl.

On Sunday afternoon the Miramar Town Band gave a selecetcd programme at Worse? .Bay in aid of the school, £2 10s. 2d. being collected..

Miss A. Anderson (Eketahunal is staying at The Kiosk, Oriental Bay.

The Misses M. and E. Heckler arrived from the AVairarapa on Monday, and left for the south last evening. Miss M: Heckler is joining the nursing staff of the Christchurch Hospital. Mrs. A. Clark (Featherston) is staying at Caulfield House. Miss Martha McGregor CMnsterton) is spending some time in Wellington.

Miss K. Morrison (Masterton) is visiting AVellington

Miss Hay has returned to Auckland from a visit to Carterton.

Mrs. E.l Mackersey is visiting, her mother, Mrs. W. A. Cumming, Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rathbone, of Waipukurau, are visiting Auckland.

Quite two thousand parents,, old pupils, and children assembled in the Mount Albert (Auckland) school grounds on Sunday afternoon on the occasion of unveiling a memorial to the memory of Miss Emily de Mantalk, for many years infant mistress of the school. Appropriate addresses were delivered by Mrs. Ferner and Mr. Murray, of the Education Bond. Mr. Inwood chairman' of the committee, ana Mr. J. R. Whitaker, headmaster. Mr. C. AV. Garrard, senior inspector of schools, bore feeling tribute to the great service which Miss de Montalk had rendered to the caiise of education and to the children of the district. Two school pupils, AVinnio Rhodes and Muriel Inwood, unveiled the memorial, which took the form of a set of bubble drinking fountains surmounted hy a granite column fittingly inscribed.

Many of the men from the Wanganui district who travelled in the troopships which made Durban a port of call have the pleasantest recollections of the generous hospitality extended to them by the stood people of that, citv. states the Wanganui “Chronicle. Among those who were foremost in extending the hand of friendship to the “DifZ£’:ers ,, were Mr. and Mrs. R. ACampbell, of Balquhidder. who. with Mrs. Campbell’s sisters. Misses I. and M. Todd, now happen to be in Wanganui. The party are making an extended tour of the Dominion.

Mrs. George Hume (Featherston) is visiting Wellington.

A handsome silver tea set has been presented to Miss Mary Richardson by the officers of the Crown Lands Department on the occasion of her leaving tho Department in view of her approaching marriage with Mr. Ernest Perry, of Masterton. Mr. MacGregor, Solicitor-General, on behalf of the staff, wished Miss Richardson happiness in her future life.

For tho week ending June 3, thp medical superintendent and matron of Trentham Orthopaedic Hospital' acknowledge with thanks the following gifts, outings, etc., for the patients:— Daily papers, cakes, sweets, flowers, smokes, and extra comforts from Red Cross, also car drives; weekly supply of fruit from Salvation Army; picture shows, Y.M.C.A.; flowers from Lady Wilson and Lower Hutt; grapes, Mrs. S. Blundell. Gifts for Children’s Wards: Special , pictures in wards, Y.M.C.A.; knitted vests, Mrs: Griffiths; apples and toys, Mrs. J. Dunn (Sdlverstrcam); magazines, slates, and fruit, Miss Francis and Miss Broad; Theosophical Guild, clothing; Mrs. Tarr, clothing.

All Y.W.C.A. members are invited to attend a social gathering to-morrow evening at the Y.W.C.A. Social Hall in Herbert Street. The occasion is the introduction of Alisa Dunlop, the new general secretary for the Wellington Association. Miss Dunlop took part in various activities in 'Wellington before she went to work in tho. Melbourne Y.W.C.A. Here sho helped to establish tho first Y.W.C.A. hostel, and be!ore that she wtm honorary secretary of the Trained Nurses’ Association," being a fully-trained nurso and highly-qualified masseuse. In Melbourne she first of all took the lead in establishing two largo new hostels for girls and young women in St. Kilda’s and Richmond, and also a holiday homo at Seaford. Sho was also instrumental in strengthening tho operations of a cafetaria, which runs with such success that ’the average number of girla who use it daily is five hundred. Another branch of "the same service for girla which Miss Dunlop took a largo share in organising was a service hut amongst the warehouses, which is intended for girls who have onlv half-a-hour or so for lunch ; they can buy soup or hornebnked pies nt the hut, and then take thfise to the workrooms to eat. Tho whois of this department of service to girls in the Y.W.C.A. was supervised by Miss Dunlop. She was in Melbourne for seven years, and all who came in contact with her learnt to look on her as a wise friend. Last month the Melbourne Association gave her a farewell, and she is now being welcomed to Wellington, where she will bo no less appreciated .

Sister Lewis, who will bo leaving Otaki shortly, was entertained at afternoon tea by several of her friends recently. Tho hostesses Wore Mesdames Podevjn, Blair, and D’Ath. Every Saturday night in the \ Miramar South School the committee hold a euchre party and dance. Despite the unpleasant weather of Juno )3 many attended, and enjoyed a pleasant evening. The ladies’ prize went to Mrs. AV. Smith, and the men’s to Mr. Montgomery. Ilhe consolation prizes were won by Mrs. Payne, and Air. A. Minnifie. Dancing finished to the strains of “Auld Lang, Syne.” The energetic ladies* committee and excellent music did much to make the evening a thorough success.

At the reception to Miss Rosina Buckman in AVellington a few weeks ago Sir Joseph Ward remarked that as Dame Melba was to Australia, so was Miss Buckman to New Zealand. This is being proved at every concert. At the conclusion of last evening’s triumph, Alias Buckman’s room was besieged with admirers, who half-filled it with flowers and other gifts, among them a quaint golliwog from the officers of the lonic (on which steamer the singer travelled to New Zealand). This golliwog Alias' Buckman has adopted as her mascot, and its advent on the platform last evening caused « good deal of merriment. Outside the stage entrance some two or three hundred fervent enthusiasts waited to bid the singer "Good-night,” just as was the case with Alelba years ago.

The death took place at Hawera on Alonday morning of Airs. AlcGill, who had been seriously ill for some time.

In response to (the invitation of Air. and Airs. Stokes, a party from the Taranaki Street AVesley Church choir, calling themselves “Bluebirds,” gave a concert mt Paekakariki on June 3, in aid of tho Methodist Church Trust Fund. Every item was of merit, and the performers showed evidence of careful training, and a love of their work. The quality of the chorus singing was exceptional, the lights and shades being pleasantly contrasted, and the whole performance was very much above what is usually considered quite good for amateurs. Contributing to tho programme were the company, with songs and choruses; Air. Daniel, Aliss AVaters; Air. Gardiner, Air. Strong, Air. Stokes, Mr. Armstrong, contributed songs; ventriloquil items were given by Air. A. Bell; a flute solo by Air. Tasker; recitations. Air. J. AVatchman; vocal quintet, “Cottage by the Sea;” duet by Miss AA T aters and Air. Gardiner, and another duet by Alessrs. Daniel and Gardiner. As a finale the company sang “Good-bye.” Airs. Strong played the accompaniments in ii manner that left nothing to be desired. It was altogether a most successful performance.

Navy League. The Ladies' Committee of the Navy League reported to yesterday’s meeting of the AVellington branch of tho Navy League that congratulations had been sent to Air. J. P. Firth, and condolences forwarded to Aliss Hedley, who had been so long in sympathy with the Navy Leagti# work. A T otes of thanks were passed to the Spinsters’ Club and the Y.AV.C.A., Jfcelburn Croquet Club (for £2 2s. donation). It was decided to notify that all garments should be at the Navy League’s rooms by thfi end of August, to be shipped in September. Tho cadets of the Carpentaria and Makalla had been entertained at the Oddfellows’ Hall, and they and the cadets of the AVoodarra had received much hospitality through, the league. It was decided to hold a children s fancy-dress ball on August 15, the Saturday of race week. Groat interest is being taken in the function and a successful gathering is anticipated. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Jellicoe have extended their patronage to the ball, and it is hoped they will be present.

Reception at Covornmont House in Auckland.

The investiture of those entitled to receive honours and decorations from the King was held at Government House, Auckland, on Saturday evening by the Governor-General, and after the ceremony a reception for the rempients, their relatives and friends and other guests was held bv L°rd Jellicoe and Viscountess Jellicoe in honour of the birthday of His Majesty the King. The ceremony took place in the ballroom. The room was decorated with palms and pot plants, with lycopodium looped upon the walls, while the scene was lit with gaily-coloured Chinese lanterns After 'the honours had been conferred the guests were presented to Their Excellencies, and passed along to the diningroom, where supper was served. The terrace was also enclosed and used as a buffet. Lady Jellicoe. who was upon the dais vfith His Excellency, wore royal blue charmeuse made with a draped front and a long square train, the panels being trimmed avith diamante. The jewels worn weje a tiara of diamonds, necklace of diamonds, diamonds on the corsage, and butterfly buckle diamonds on the slippers. The Hon. Myrtle and Nora Jellicoe wore ac-cordeon-pleatcd primrose georgette over gold tissue. Mrs. Robert Allan wore pale pink charmeuse: Miss Gillett, jade green charmeuse'; Miss McCalmont, pink charmeuse and gold. Two nurses were nresented with decorations: Miss K. M. Hewetson,. Napier, R.R.C., socond-class: and Miss Ruth Gilmer, Hamilton, M.C. Amongst the guests were Lady Luke, of Wellington.