WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 179, 17 April 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS ..OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Misses Evans (Kelburn) are visiting Masterton.

Miss Lyra Taylor has returned from a visit to Auckland.

Mrs. Hornabrook has returned to Masterton from a visit to Wellington. Miss Haise has returned to Wellington from Auckland.

Miss Kernot will leave Auckland shortly for England joining the Ruahine at Wellington on April 24. Mrs. and Miss Emily Murray, and Mrs. J. S. Hawkes, of Christchurch, leave by the Ruahine for England.

Mrs. Montieth Nahr has left for Christchurch after a stay of some weeks in Wellington.

Miss Dulcie Mitchell, who has met with pronounced success in her professional career during her three years at Home, is expected to arrive in Christchurch this week from England. Miss Lillian Mitchell, Miss Mitchell's niece, will accompany her.

Miss M. Wall, of the Child Emigration Society of London, has completed a five weeks’ tour of New Zealand, and is at present in Wellington, awaiting tho departure of the Marama for Australia, where she will visit the society’s farm-school near Perth.

Hostesses for the Community Club this week are as follow: —Monday, Mrs. C. H. Chapman; Tuesday, Mrs. Dormer: Wednesday, Mrs. David Bows; Thursday, Mrs. Sievwright; Friday, Mrs. Hempton; Saturday, Mrs. Clavton : Monday, Navy League ladies. Mrs. Frank Bryant and Miss Judy Bryant, of Cremorne, Sydney, who have been spending some time in Christchurch, leave this week on their return to Australia.

The marriage wan solemnised at Knox Church, Masterton, last week, of Miss Ella Ibbetson, second daughter of Mrs. M. Ibbetson, Masterton, and Mr. E. J. Brown, of Masterton, The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Alice Ibbetson, of Hastings, and was given away by her brother, Mr. O. Ibbetson, of Napier. Mr R. Milne, of Masterton, was best man, and the ceremony was performeil by the Rev. J. Davie. Mr. and Mrs. Brown left by. tho mail train for the Auckland district.

The marriage took place at Trinity Methodist Church, Wellington South, of Miss Robietta Martin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. S. Martin, of Wellington south, to Mr. Reginald Frank Hunter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hunter, of Hataitai. The Rev. J. T. Martin, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. E. Drake, officiated, and the service was fully choral, Mr. Clement Howe being nt the organ. Miss Althea Martin and two little girls, Nancy Martin and Zelda Bedell, were in attendance, and Mr. S. H. Smith was best man.

The marriage took place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne, of Miss Jessie Isabel Nicol, only daughter of Mrs. W. Nicol, of Gisborne, to Mr. 'Athol Kemp, of Ruatorea, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kemp, of Takapuna, Auckland. Tho Rev J. Aitken was the officiating clergyman, and the bridesmaids were Miss Charlotte Redpath (Rakauroa), and Miss May Mclntyre, of Gisborne. The little train-bearer was Miss Bab O’Rourke. Mr. Hayward Kemp was best inan, and Mr. David Black groomsman

Pioneer Club women at least should bo well up in the procedure of conducting meetings since they have had some practice among themselves in connection with the Debating Circle of the club. Last night they had a lecture upon “How To Do It,” by Mr. D. Stanley Smith, DL.M., so that they will surely be little less than experts at conducting meetings. It was an “open evening,” other club members and outsiders being present, all of whom wore greatly interested in what Mr. Smith had to say. Supner was handed around towards the end of the meeting.

On Saturday evening the Scottish Society and the Pipe Band held a successful social and danco in the Town Hall Concert Chamber. The number present was gratifying to the organiser. The floor was in perfect order end the music was excellent. The proceedings opened with a march, strathspey, and reel by the Pipe Band, under PipeMajor Patterson, following which Chief McArthur gave a short address, and the pipers played the first waltz. Contributions to the programme by Misses Barnett and Wilkinson (duets), Mrs. Scott-Allan (song), and Mr. H. Jupp (cornet), with Mrs. MacMillan as accompanist, Were very well received, and Miss Edna Year danced a sailor’s hornpipe. Pipers Lake and Small played the beautiful pipe duet “The Gipsy’s Warning,” and the society’s troupe of juvenile Highland dancers delighted everyone with their agility and precision. During the evening the opportunity was taken of presenting to Mr. Charles Lowe (ex-Gordon Highlanders) an enlarged framed photo of the contest band, 1922, for which Mr. Lowe acted as drum-major at very short notice. ,

A meeting of the Women Prisoners’ Welfare Group, W.N.C., was held yesterday afternoon, and was presided over/by Mrs. J. Henderson. It was reported that the jumble sale which had been held recently brought in a little over £ll. Mrs. Yeats, official visitpr to Point Halswell, reported that there was great need of some fqrm of educational work at the Point, and outlined a scheme for a sewing class, which the meeting considered would be very helpful. It was reported that arrangements lor the dance which is to be held this week in aid of the educational work of the society had been practically completed. The services of a wellknown orchestra were being given gratis and everything pointed to a most successful evening. After some discussion the following resolutions were passed and will be forwarded as remits to the annual conference of the Women’s National Council to be held next month: —(1) That it is tho opinion of the\ Women Prisoners’ Welfare Group that the time has come for the appointment of a woman to tho Prisons Board; (2) that a hostel for prisoners awaiting trial is urgently needed ; (3) as Point Halswell is not a permanent institution the Government bo urged to .commence negotiations for acquiring land suitable for a reformatory farm.

Before purchasing winter top-coats, ladies should advantageously inspect Spademan and Thompson’s unique range of velour coats. These have be<?n speciallv imported from the best houses of Vfdon and Paris, and although the yiality of tho cloth and the massive fur collars, etc., superb, they arc moot reasonable in prices, ranging from eight guineas. See them to-day when passing Spademan and Thompson, 240 Lambton Quay.— Advt.

Miss Wilson (Auckland) is visiting friends in Masterton.

Mrs. Baird, Masterton, is visiting Mrs. Bradbury, New Plymouth.

Miss I’Estrange Nolan, of Auckland, is visiting Mrs. Milroy, New Plymouth.

Mrs. R. Wilson (Masterton) is the guest of Miss A. W’ilson, New Plymouth.

Tho Rev. A. and Mrs. Harding (Pahiatua) are leaving this week +o take up their residence at the Lower Hutt. Miss E. Barry, superintendent of tho Elthain telephone exchange, las been promoted to the position if exchange superintendent at New Plymouth.

The engagement is announced of Miss Gwen Pellew, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Pellew, South Road, New Plymouth, to Mr. Harold H. Walker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker, Grant Street, Dunedin.

The marriage took place at Marton recently of Miss Tryphosa Agnes Dewhirst, youngest daughter, of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Dewhirst, formerly of Tikokino, to Mr. Henry James Austin, youngest son of the late Mr. W. Austin and Mrs. Austin of Tikokino.

The latest invention in tho dress world is an evening frock which can be folded "into an envelope without crumpling. It is intended for professional women who may wish to change into evening dress without the trouble of going home, and do not care to take h suit-case to the office. The folding frock is in three pieces, and may be of silver, lace, or black ninon.

The monthlv meeting of tho Wellington Convalescent Home was held at Mrs. W. Young’s ‘on April 11. There were present:—Mrs. Mcorhouse (in the chair), Meshames Nathan, Watkins, Stout, Martin, Young, Miss Harcourt (hon. treasurer), and Miss Mcrris (hon. secretary). The matron reported thirteen patients admitted and ten discharged during the ninth.

Many and quaint are the latest fashion fads on the. other side of the world, which will sooner or later come to Melbourne, states the “Australasian.” They include dainty lace and ribbon frilled garters with tiny satin pockets containing weq mirrors or minute powder puffs, brilliant “golliwog wigs” in every vivid shade, to wear at plain or fancy dress balls, and some very sweet early Victorian posies pf satin and tinsel to decorate lingerie in place of the usual ribbon, lows.

A New York paper asked a number of women to ansyer the question: What is the great task of women in 1923? According to their outlook and special activities, these leaders made reply:—“Think more sanely, act intelligently,” said Miss Mabel T. Boardman, secretary of the American Red Cross Society. “I think women should learn before they attempt to preach or to practise. They should learn to think more sanely; that all the glittering promises of politicians and others are not gold ; that tho making of laws will not create a Utopia ; that the substitution of Thou canst not’ for Thou shalt not’ weakens both national and individual character.” Mrs. M. W. Willebrandt. who holds the position of Assistant Attor-ney-General for the United States, says that women should no longer resort to an empty declaration of woman s rights. Her business is to weave herself into the political and economic life of the community in which she lives; but she will gain nothing by insisting that reason of sex she should be recognised in a political or civic capacity. Right to participate in positions of public trust, to bo recognised as a leader in business and civic affairs, is based up individual fitness. Because she is a woman, and will contribute a woman’s viewpoint, is not of itself anw justification for her seeking these places. Woman has already gained much real ground ; the hold it by sheer worth and sound ability, asking no quarter in doing so because of her sex, will do. more to break away remaining prejudices than any amount of protestation.” The Mastorton Beautifying Association is doing a good thing in its move to plant native shrubs and trees in the local park. During the week-end a party of Masterton residents travelled to the forest flats at the foot of Mount Holdsworth, and brought back a. collection of native shrubs and trees to be planted in the native border at the park. Their treasure trove consisted of rimus, blackwoods, hinaus birches, olearias, grielinas, lancewoods, maires, rangioras, matais, and romedas, and others. There were about 70 or more of these shrubs and trees, and each one was lifted with a clod ’of earth about the roots, packed in ecrim (each one separately), and taken to the park. There werb many people who grieved at the slaughter of so many trees that had taken place in the park, but restitution such as this does something to clean the slate.

Tho death occurred at New Plymouth on Thursday of Mrs. Ballinger, wife of Mr. H. T. Ballinger, of Barrett Road, states the “Taranaki Herald,” of Saturday. Mr. and Mr®. Ballinger and family took up dairying two or three years ago, and during the timo thev havo lived in the district Mrs. Ballinger made many friends, who’ will sincerely regret to learn of her denth. They cam® to Taranaki from Wellington, Mr. Ballinger being one of the principals of the well-known Wellington firm of that name.

Mothers’ Help Division. The annual meeting of the Mothers’ Help Division of the Women’s National Reserve was held yesterday afternoon. The report of the year’s work read by tho secretary, Mrs. Kenny, showed that it had increased to such a degree that it had been found necessary to secure another helper. That the work of the helpers was appreciated by those whom it benefited was shown by many of the letters which had been received. They also showed how greatly such help had been needed. The expenditure for the year just ended totalled £635 16s. Bd., and receipts £7OO 3s. 3d., leaving a balance in hand of £64 6s. 7d. Mrs. Shailer Weston was elected president in the place of Mrs. Walter Nathan, who has r.ent in her resignation as president; vice-presidents, Mrs. W. Nathan and Mrs Darling; hon. treasurer, Mrs. Coleridge. Mrs. Kenny is the secretary. The committee was re-elected for the incoming year.

Ladies cannot do hotter than visit our well-known salon for liainvork of overv description. La Naturelle partings" in traiisformations, toupees, and W ms are delightful creations. Combings’mounted ito switches, puffs, adiustable bobs, and pads, 2s. per oz. Children’s hair cut. Is.; Marcel waving 3s. 6d. Stamford and Co., 123 Cuba Street. ’Phone 21-220.-Advt.

Forty unemployed ex-officers recently volunteered for work as bush conductors and drivers in London.