WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 120, 6 February 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. A. Sutherland and family have returned to their home in the Wairarapa after spending some wheks at Lyall Bay.

Mrs. L. A. Bond has returned to Wellington after a visit to Taihape.

Tho latest engagement of New Zealand interest is that between Captain FI. F. E. Smith, D. 5.0., 60th Rifles, and the Hon. Moira Plunket, daughter of Lady Victoria Braithwaite and the late Lord Plunket.

Tlu> Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Duorak Ivanovitch have reached Sicily in their yacht, from Venice, on route for New Zealand.

Hostesses for tho Community Club this week are as follow Monday, Wellington South Nursing Division; Tuesday, Mrs. Johnston • Wednesday, Mrs. Parton ; Thursday, Mrs. Murphy and Miss Griffiths; Friday, Mrs. Marsden; Saturday. Miss Townsend; Sunday, Mr». Vine; Monday, Miss RixTrott.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin received last evening states that tho took place yesterday morning of Miss Lilian Fenwick,, daughter of Sir George and Lady Fenwick, of to Canon Percival James, of St. Mary’s, Auckland, 'lhe ceremony was performed by Bishop Richards.

At. St. Matthew’s Church, Auckland, tho marriage recently took place of Miss Dorothy Constance Christie, only daughter of "Mrs. C. Christie, Wellington, to Mr. N. Edward Blomfield, eldest sqji of Mr. E. C. Hlomfleld, barrister, Auckland. The Rev. Grant-Cowan officiated. The bride was given away by Mr. E. C. Blomfield, and was attended by Mrs. Cecil Blomfield, as matron of honour. Mr. 0. J. Blomfield was best man. Tho future homo of Mr. and Mrs. N. Edward Blomfield will be at Rawhiti, Russell, Bat- of Islands.

, Patchwork is once more becoming fashionable in lingland, and is used to decorate bags, cushions, and boxes, and also, in the form of quaintly framed panels, to brighten a dark wall, states a London correspondent. It is very unlike the exquisite patchwork of former times', with its marvellous neatness and invisible stitchery, and rather resembles pieces of vivid mosaic or stained glass. The new patchwork is made of pieces of brilliant material stitched firmly on to a strong linen or canvas foundation, airetched over an embroidery frame. The proposed design has previously been traced on the canvas, and when completely filled in is outlined with narrow black silk braid, velvet or silk ribbon, or thick bands of embroidery silk. Tho finished picture is finally bound with wide black ribbon or velvet, and can cither framed for a wall, or appliqued on to a box or bag. Simple and striking designs naturally lend themselves best to this typo of decoration, but an expert worker can reproduce almost anything.

The marriage took place at Holv Trinity Church. Stratford, of Miss Ursula Elizabeth Dudding, , eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudding, of Stratford, and Mr. Leonard Julian, son of Mr. and Mra. Julian, of Eltham. The Rev. C. W. Howard officiated. Miss M. Wilson and Miss Mavis Dudding were bridesmaids, and also in attendance were two little flower girls— Joyce Dudding and Rita JCtodding. Tho best man was Mr. Georgo Dudding and Mr. Leslie Julian the groomsman.

Miss Munro has returned to Masterton from a visit to Hastings. Mrs. Nellie E. Ferner, a member of the Auckland Board of Education, lias been compelled for health reasons and under doctors’ orders to relinquish for a brief period all public work. Slip left yesterday, accompanied by_ her daughter, for a rest in the Waikato.

Illustrative of how much free help is given to mothers of families unable to secure domestic help is the fact that the sum of £43 was written off the books of the Mothers’ Holn Division of the W.N.R., meaning that thcße families wero unable to pay for the help supplied during the past quarter of the year. Otherwise, the report of the visteng helpers presented at the meeting of the division, held yesterday, was very satisfactory. Of course, the object of the division is to give domestic assistance wherever it is needed —whether the family is in a position to pay or not. The only thing considered is the need for help.

Dr. Frances McAllister has taken over her duties as house surgeon at the New Plymouth Hospital. Miss E. Denniston (Chrkytchurch) is visiting Mrs. Abraham, Ng:\notu /New Plymouth). Tho Ladies’ Committee and ladv members of tho Ma»terton Golf Club entertained Mrs. Guy Williams at a picnic at Mrs. Wardoll’s at To Whiti in view of her earlv departure for Britain, where she will play in first class golf. There were also present the families of Mrs. Williams and of the lady members. Mr. Hugh G. Williams, president, made a happy little speech wishing Mrs. Guy Williams bon voyage and the best of luck in golf matches she expects to play in the Old Countrv. Mrs. Williams suitably responded. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Wardell for lending the bush and grounds in which the picnic was held. The marriage took place in Kent Terraco Presbyterian Church of Miss Mildred Blanche Godier. only daughter of Mrs. W. Godier, of Hataitai (and sister of Mr. Harold Godier, well known in Wellington musical circles) to Mr. Donald Loolin Irwin, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irwin, of Nelson. The bride wore a gown of white silk, trimmed with silver lace and orange blossom and veil hold in place with orange blossom sprays. Sho carried a bouquet of white and pink flownrs. Tho bridesmaids were two sisters of tho bridegroom, and Misses D. Abbott and E. Londs. and a little girl, Eva Irwin, carried tho bride’s train. The bridesmaids wore pale blue georgette and crcpe-de-chine, tbuir bouquets being of sweet peas and carnations. Tho little girl was in white, and carried a posy of roses. Mr. R. Irwin was best man. and Mr. W. Goudio groomsman. Tho Rev. Dr. Elliott, assisted hv the Rev. J. Baird, officiated,. and tho service was choral. Mrs. Evans, widow of the late Rev. Evans, was at the organ. A reception was afterwards held at the Dominion Farmers’ Institute. Ladies who havo not already taken advantage of the many unique bargains offered by Spademan and Thompson, Ladies’ Outfitters, tho Quay, are reminded that only a few more davs remain of their Annual Summer Sale. All their High-class apparel are reduced to ridiculously low prices, in order to make space for new whitegoods. Special reductions also given on tailor-made orders during tho Sale. —Advt.

Mrs. E. A. Walker and Miss Walker (New Plymouth) leave to-day for a visit to Wellington.

Miss Bell (Dannevirke) passed through Wellington at the end of last week on her way to Dunedin, where she joins the staff of .the Otago Girls’ High School.

Mr. and Mrs. Sandercock left by tho Tahiti for Sydney, en route for England, after having spgnt some considerable time in tnis country.

A London correspondent writes under date December 23: —It is announced that the Inte Mr. Edward Pearce, formerly of Wellington, left £23,412. He gave £5O to the Cheltenham General Hospital, £lOO to St. Peter’s, Wellington (for church expenses), and £5O to tho vicar and churchwardens of St. Mark’s, Cheltenham, and £lO to the hall porter at the Oriental Club, Hanover Square. Mr. Pearce died at Cheltenham on October 13.

Mrs. Herrick and Miss Ruth Herrick (Napier) are leaving shortly for a trip abroad. Other Napier people who *aro leaving New Zealand next month are> Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Loudoun, and Mrs. Loudoun’s slaters, the Misses Williams. In their party will travel the Misses Campbell (2), daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gampbell, and Miss Amv Hansard' who is going to continue her musical studies in London.

Miss G. L. Brann, for the past three years infant mistress at the Havelock North School, has been appointed to a position in the Cambridge School, and takes up her new duties m March. Lady |Denn.i|stx)n has .returned Christchurch from a. visit to her daughter Mrs. Abraham, Ngamotu Beach (New I’lyihouth).

Mrs. H. C. Cock (Nelson) is visiting New Plymouth. Miss Maud Brewer (Wanganui) left recently for Sydney en route lor England. Writing from Montrose (Scotland), a correspondent (Mrs. Stl'achan, formorlv of New Zealand') states that Sir James Allen, High Commissioner for New Zealand, accompanied by Lady Allen, came from London to be present at the launching ceremony of the Muritai, the new vessel of the Eastbourne Borough Council, christening being done by Lady Allen. As tho boat began to glide down the slip, the bottle of wine, tied with red, white, and blue ribbons, hitting ths bow, broke and distributed a quantity of its contents on the vessel. I am hoping to be able to see over the vessel when she is fitted out and ready for her journey to the other side of the world. Unfortunately Mr. Ryan, the engineer, who is superintending tho fitting out of tho vessel, and who came from New Zealand to take her out, was seined with illness tho evening before and taken to the hospital, where ho was visited bj Sir James Allen t who expressed his sympathy with him. 'NewZealand is highly favoured in having such a representative as Sir James Allen, both he and Lady Allen being very popular in London, and full of enthusiasm for Ncfiv Zeailand. The exhibits in the windows of the High Commissioner’s office are ai source ot great interest to many peoplo, and oven hi far away Montrose here, I have met people who have been to London, and hearing that I belong to New Zealand have informed mo how greatly they wero interested in the window displays. The fruit —apples in particufar —seems to take their fancy, but butter, honey, and even flax, all have attracted their notice. Lady Allen informed me that all tho New Zealanders whom she comes in contact with always strike her as belonging to one happy, united family, regardless of whatever part of the Dominion they come from. Women's National Resarve. At the annual meeting of tho honorary division of the Women’s National Reserve in Auckland. Mrs. Averill was elected patron, Mrs. Fitchett president, Dr. Susie Buckingham. Mesd.imes Napier, C. Whitney, and L. Bloomfield vice-presidents. The committee comprises Mesdames Hesketto. Bettaniy, von Stunner, O’Brien. Tisdall, G. M. Fowlds, Bankhart, McGarry, and Fallwell; hen. secretary and treasurer, Miss Olga Paykoll. The secretary reported that £137 15s. 7d. had been raised by collection, entertainments, and in various other ways for the mothers’ rest room. The Karangahape Business Men’s Committee met the members, and a. sub-committee was set up to look for suitable premises. Mrs. Fitchett and her committee deserve great praise for their determination to carry out their scheme in the face of great opposition, where least expected. This branch also gave n. very successful entertainment for the wives and mothers of soldiers and sailors. Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe was present, and was greatly interested.

M.P. HOUSEWIFE

Farmers are finding no cause of complaint with the personnel, of the departmental committee appointed to inquire into the methods of selling and distributing agricultural, horticultural, and dairy produce, states a correspondent of the “Daily News.” The consumer will have a champion in Mrs. ’VVintringham, M.P., a member of the committee who told me that, while watching the inquiry with the interests of her agricultural constituents at heart, she will approach her task particularly from the housewife’s point of view. “I shall, make an especial point of the seven principal food stuffs of countrv production,” she said. “They are: —Bread, meat, milk, potatoes, bacon, butter, eggs. “For all of tho retail price appears to have no reasonable relation to tho price the farmer who produces them obtains. “Wheat was at 40s. before the war, and the loaf cost 41d. Wheat is about tho same figure now, and the loaf costs 9d. The farmer is compelled to lower his wages, and his labourers, who help to produce tho wheat, havo less monev with which to buy the dearer loaf. It is impossible that such a state of things cun continue. “We havo to discover where the leakage is—what proportion middlemen and transport take, and why. I a.m not prepared to charge anybody with profiteering, but I am ready and anxious on behalf of the housewife to nrobe the mystery of this great disparity.”