WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 156, 20 March 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS I ._OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Gillingham, of Whangarei, have come to Wellington to live, Mr. Gillingham having been appointed associated to Sir John Salmond. , •

At the Mangapakeha tennis courts. Miss Cora Bannuster, whose marriage to Mr. Robert Cameron, of Te Ore Ore. is to take place very shortly, waa furewclled on Saturday by members and made tne Recipient of many useful gifts.

Miss Fippard, Who fdr some tinse has been clerk in the office of tbo Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, is leaving shortly with her father for a visit to England. On Friday morning she we.xs met by a number of racehorse owners end trainers, of Hastings, and presented with a substantial cheque in return for her many courtesies to them.

Miss M. L. Chennells,<i.f Mmsterton, was appointed matron, of the Hawke’s Bay Children’s Homo, and Miss G. S. Barclay, of Christchurch, sub-matron, at the last meeting of the trustees of that institution. This came about through the resignations, for p-ivato reasons, of bliss Kempton (matron) and Miss Dimond (assistant matron). A. hearty vote of thanks and appreciation was passed the ladies, although their resignations were received with regret.

Miss Gilmour, oi Ek thorps (Hawke’s Bay), left for a visit to the United States and Canada. Before she left, residents of the district paid hdr a surprise visit, and presented her v-itli a brooch as a token of the esteem in which they hold her.

Mrs. E. Cowan, a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, in addressing a crowded meeting of the* Queensland Women’s Electoral League, expressed her views on the latest Socialistic proposal—what is described as the “flapper” vote (states the “Sydney Morning Herald”). She Baid: “I understand that someone has seriously suggested giving a vote to boys and girls of 18. 1 am utterly opposed to any such thing, for at that ago they are irresponsible. We do not want to go right back to bo ruled from the nursery. Ido not know what jou women think about it, but; as a mother, I am not prepared to be governed by nn 18-year-old grandchild. What knowledge of the world can they have? Why, it is reducing the wliolo business to an absurdity. Women should be on the alert and do all in their power to expose and defeat such a danperous innovation.”

Tho engagement is announced of Anna, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Janies Balfour, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, to Francis Crellin, only surviving son of the late C. T. Kelly and Mrs. Kelly, Buller Street, New Plymouth, and grandson of the late Thomas Kelly, ex-M.L.C., New Plymouth.

Miss Sidey and the Misses McGowan (2) returned to Wellington at tho eaid of last week from, New Plymouth. Mrs. Katterfeldt and Miss Rona Katterfeldt passed through \\’ellington at tho end of last week on their return to Auckland from Christchurch.

A meeting of the Welfare Group of the W.N.C. was held yesterday afternoon. Aftiir iroutino business was dealt with a discussion took place with regard to a dance which it is proposed to give in the Nowtown Library Hall shortly to raise funds for educational work for women prisoners. It was decided to give the dance and arrangements were also made for a jumblo sale to bo held shortly. In discussing educational work it was pointed out how much of this is being donei in tho prisons in England, and how valuable it was found in fitting the prisoner, man or woman, for return to the normal life of the communtiy. Otherwise prison life was in many cases so much wasted time.

The monthly committee meeting was held at the Levin Home, Berhampore, recrantly. 'Miss Archibald presided. The matron reported that all the children were well. Three girls had left the home, two to take up domestic duties, and the-third to I’ve with relatives. Gifts from the following were gratefully acknowledged :—.-Mrs. Christie, Britomart Street; Mrs. GTressier, Mrs. Cleak, Mrs. Gardener, Mrs. Beales. Miss Brown, Hawke’s Bay Fisheries. St. Hilda’s Harvest Festival. A Friend £l. Miss Macdonald has been appointed matron in charge of the home during Miss Jolly’s absence on leave.

The death occurred on Tuesday at New Brighton of Mrs. Rhoda Crysell, relict of Mr.' William Crysell, who camo out in tho ship Samarang in 1852. Four daughters and one son survive her. Her eldest son was drowned in a dredging accident at Akaroa, West Coast. The children are Mrs. J. Land (New Plymouth), Mrs W. McCracken and Mrs. A. Moorhouse (of Christchurch), Mrs. F. McDonald (Foxton), Mr. H. J. Crysell (Wanganui). The funeral took place at the Barrington Street cemetery on Wednesday last. The service at the graveside was conducted by Mrs. Crysell’s son-in-law, the Rev. F. McDonald, Presbyterian minister at Foxton.

Sister Morris, of Lyndhurst Hospital (Christchurch), is leaving by the Paparoa on a six months’ visit to England. •

Visitors to Feilding for the polo tournament included the Misses MacRae (Masterton), Mrs, Norman Beetham, Miss AlcNicol (Hamilton), Mrs. O. Nelson (Hawke’s Bay), Miss Handvside, Mrs. D. Twigg (Bay of Plenty), Mrs. H. Hewitt (Palliatua), Miss Nancy Wilson (Bulls), Mrs. W. H. Hume, Miss Young (Hamilton), Miss M. Russell (Hawke’s Bay), Miss Nairn (Hawke’s Bay), Miss Barton (Featherston), Mrs. Ashford (Wellington). Among the debutantes at the polo ball given by Mr. and Mrs. R. Levin on Friday evening at Feilding were Miss N. Fitzlierbert, Miss P. Goodbehere, and Miss Jean Harper.

The Now Zealand Association of Dorset Folk held a motor picnic at Stokes Valley recently, oyer 40 members and their friends bein'- present. Afternoon tea was provided in the tea rooms, after which outdoor games such as cricket, tennis, etc., were very much enjoyed. A pleasant run home in the evening termini ted a happy day’s outing.

Dr. and Mrs. Monson, formerly of Westport, have returned from a visit to England, after having bepn absent from the Dominion for about two fears.

Many now fabrics, including the latest Ma.roc’ains, Trinkodines, Jacquard, Velours, etc., have recently arrived flrom London and Paris for Spackman and Thompson, Ladies’ Tailors, Lainbton Quay. Those materials, coupled with their expert tailoring, can be transformed into the most wonderful costumes or overcoats. In order to be thoroughly equipped for their holidays, ladies should place Easter orders now.—Advt.

Mrs. Coull, Miss Coull. and Miss Borrows have returned from a motor trip to Wanganui.

Hostesses for the Community Club this week are as follow Monday, Mrs. C. H. Chapman; Tuesday, Mrs. Dormer: Wednesday, Mrs. David Bows; Thursday, Mrs. E. C. Adams; Friday, Mrs. Sievwright; Saturday, Mrs. Post; Monday, Mrs. Wynyard. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grace (Wanganui) and Miss Agnes Duncan, of Wellington, have been spending a few days in Christchurch, on their return from a visit to tho south.

Mr and Mrs. John Ford, of Addington, and their youngest daughter are leaving at the end of this month for a visit to England and the Continent.

Colonel Hughes, of Tasmania, who is deputy-controller of works at the cemeteries on Gallipoli, has been married in Alexandria to Miss 1 hyllis Murdoch, daughter of a Scottish business man in Egypt.

Miss Phyllis Bates has returned to Wellington from a visit to Vancouver.

Mrs. H. F. Wigram (Christchurch) is leaving for a visit to England, and on Saturday morning she was farewelled by the Management Committee of the Canterbury Red Cross at a morning tea. Mrs. H. Peats, who is leaving for a visit to Australia, was another guest who was farewelled at the same occasion.

The matron of the Women’s National Reserve Residential Nursery, 137 Owen Street, acknowledges with many thanks gifts from tho following:—Miss Peach, Karori branch W.N.R.. Mrs. Richards, Mrs. James McKenzie, Miss Bennett (two offerings), Mrs. E. T. Taylor (feur offerings), Miss Sheppard, Miss Mantel, Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Krayl, Irvine Bros.. Mrs. Vickery, Kelburn and Northland branch (two offerings), Mrs. Beales, Mrs. Avery, Mrs. Weber, Mrs. Ferguson, Karori branch, Airs. Gardner, Mrs. McWhirter. Mrs. Burgess, Airs. Burns, Hataitai branch W.N.R., Seatoun branch W.N.R. (three offerings), Hawera branch, Airs. Scales, Anonymous, Mrs. Aleek, Airs. Tripp.

Airs. Florence Porter has returned to Wellington after an absence of about a month in the Wairarapa.

Last week the Wellington 'Croquet Chib had the pleasure of entertaining a number of players from the Featherston Chib. Owing to the rain only a few games were completed. Luncheon and tea were provided in the pavilion by the local players, Assisted by/ the committee’, under the supervision of Airs. W. H. Smith. Thanks were duly accorded to the local clu,b for their kindness, and the hope was expressed that thpy would visit Featherston at an early date. An idea that is not new but that lias become popular of late is to have a set of seven handkerchiefs with the days of the week embroidered in the corner, fashion naturally insisting on only the handkerchief corresponding M the day of the week being used on that particular day, writes Isabel Ramsay from Paris. There is no monogram added to handkerchiefs of the calendar type. As well as the embroidered monogram, the one that is fairly large and cut out in a perforated design may be used. In order to display these dainty creations to advantage, they are not only dangled out of a coat or tiny breast pocket, but are tied round the wrist or thrust through an engraved ivory armlot; in cither case the effect is as charming as it is original. ARGENTINE BALL TO-NIGHT REMAINDER OF WEEK, “PADDY’S ' AIARKET.” One of the most unique social events ever known in Wellington will take place to-night at the Town Hall, when a plain and fancy paper dress ball, run on real, Argentine festive lines, will be held. There is every reason to believe that the gathering will be a big success. A great many have already been sold, and Ehero has been a big demand for paper for tho costumes. Aluch interest lias been taken in the making of the paper costumes, as prizes are being given to tho best-dressed lady and gentleman in the hall. The lady will receive a Petonc rug, and the gentleman a pleasing surprise box. A “cabaret supper” will be served in the Concert Chamber, and the music tor the fifty-two dances on the programme will be rendered by Stevens’s orchestra. Late cars will leave the hall at 1 o’clock for Seatoun (via the tunnel), Lyall Bay (via Constable Street), Island Bay, and Karori. The ball is in aid of the Community Club, as'is the “Paddy’s Alarket,” which, will commence to-morrow afternoon, and will run every afternoon and evening until the end of the week. It is stated that this market will.be the biggest and best ever held in Wellington. The stalls will be well stockedfand the side shows promise to be vastly amusing. One of tho chief of these will be “Air. and Airs. Spondtiliks,” an extraordinarily wealthy couple, who will be mixed with* the crowd in the hall, and for the person who first discovers them there will be worth-while rewards. Nightly tug-o’-war competitions will be held, and the evening’s entertainment will include special exhibitions of dancing. Bands and orchestras will be in attendance every night. On Friday a baby show will be hold. Admission to the “market” will be free in the afternoon, and a charge of 6d. will he made.in the evenings. All other information sington Street (telephone 20—921).