WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 11, 8 October 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

BLATTERS L .OF INTEREST FROM FAR ANI) NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dr. and Mrs. Hassell (Masterton) are visiting Christchurch. Mrs. W. P. James (Masterton) is visiting Wanganui. Mrs. J. Kibblewhite (Hatuna) is visiting her mother (Mrs. Hathaway), Mastertoll. Miss Maberley Beadel has returned to Chris-:church from a visit to Wei lington.

Miss Garrick (Christchurch) left last week for a visit to Wellington and Feilding.

Mrs. B. B. Swinburn and her little son are the guests of Mrs. L. L. V\ 11Bon, Kaiapoi, Christchurch.

Misses E. M. 0. M. and J. M. Dall, of Auckland, were among the passengers for London by the Paparoa on Saturday.

Mrs M. E. Moore, of Napier, accompanied by her daughter and son left Wellington on Saturday by the Paparoa foi London.

Mrs Sanderson (Hawke’s Bay) and Miss Heywood, of Christchurch, who had been spending the winter in Syd ney, have returned to the Dominion.

Miss J. Rhoda Barr, headmistress of lona College, Hawke’s Bay,' has been appointed principal of the .ximaru Girls High School.

Plunket Nurse Lee has been presented with £65 from the residents of Milton on her transfer to Balclutha.

The pupils of Queen Mamaret College presented a charming little play entitled “Quality Street” at St. John s Schoolroom on Friday night, the diminutive performers showing grace ana aptitude. The cast included the following char atcersValentine Brown (M. McCaw), Ensign Blades (J. 1 earson), Lieutenant, Spicer. (K. Patterson), Arthur Welesly Tonison (Eva Tomlinson), Isabella (E. BalfourJunnear), Miss Susan Throssel (F. Line), Miss Willoughby (E. Wall), Miss Fanny Willoughby (M. Dempster), Miss Henrietta Turnbull (J. Veitch), Miss Charlotte Parratt (M. Smith), 1 atty (B. Menard), also Z. Easton, B. Wilson, R. Easton, K. Caughlcy, M. Young, and V. Coleman.

The monthly meeting of the Wellington Convalescent Home was held at Mrs. W. Young’s last week. Present were: Mrs. Moorhouse (in the chair), Mesdames Nathan, Stout, Young, Moiris Watkins, Martin, Miss Harcourt (lion, treasurer), and Miss Morris (hon. secretary). The matron reported twelve patients admitted and charged during the month. The committee wish to thank the . ot Governors of the McCarthy Im st for their liberal grant if £l5O.

As a fitting conclusion to a highly successful series of classes in first aid and home nursing, Taita ratepayers and their friends from far and near held a very enjoyable social and dance on Wednesday night. The floor wa.s in excellent condition, and dancing took place until the early morning, music being supplied by Braund’s Orchestra. Elocutionary items were given by Master David Horler and little Miss Drummond. Messrs. C. Alsop and Frank Westbury were masters of ceremonies. During the evening the secretary gave a report on the classes held under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, to the effect that of 14 enrolments in the first aid class, seven pupils had gone up for examination, and of 19 enrolments in the home nursing class, 11 pupils had been examined, and that a 100 per cent, pass had been obtained in each instance. The average number of marks obtained was 72 and 82 respectively, reflecting great credit on the pupils as well as on their instructors Dr. Dudley and Airs. A. F. Cooper. The names of the pupil's are as follow: —Messrs. Butler, Bartosh, Hewer (2), Futter, Westbury, and Teasdale, Mesdames Horlor, Joseph, Clover, Simpson, Kitchener, Futter, Misses Burgess (2), Russell, Westerby, and Cardno.

The Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Trained Nurses’ Associationon Thursday afternoon entertained Miss Hester Maclean, director, Division of Nursing, at a most enjoyable party. The guest of honour is retiring shortly fiom her position, which she has filled for 17 years with conspicuous success. Miss Hood, president of the Nurses’ Association, in expressing the regret felt by tho nurses at Miss Maclean’s retirement, said that the editing of the nurses’ journel', “Kaitiaki,” a paper of very high standard, would be still continued by her. Miss Muir, speaking for the hospitals, said Miss Maclean had always been an- inspiration to nurses, from the days of her early training till the present time. She would be much missed throughout New Zealand. Miss Muir concluded by wishing the guest of the afternoon many years of health and happiness. Miss Hannah, on behalf of mental hospitals, said the nurses always felt they had a friend in Miss Maolean, who studied their interests and welfare. Dr. T. L. Crooke mentioned the happy relationship that had always existed between the members of the medical and nursing profession and Miss Maclean, who carried with her the good wishes < f all with whom she had been associated. Miss Maclean responded feelingly, end said she realised) that the nurses had been most loyal and fritndly to her during the wnole term of office. She would always look back with pleasure to her work among them. She gratefully acknowledged the help they had given her in many ways, and invited them to visit her at her home in Wellington.—“ Sun.” Kiwi Flavouring Essences are pack ed under the Pure Food Regulations No other essences impart such a delicious flavour to your delicacies. Guaranteed to contain no adulaterated spirit. Try just one bottle, 9d., Is. 4d., and 2s. 3d. —large sizes are most economical —per bottle. Full quantity in each bottle. —Advt. WHAT IS\THIS "WONDERFUL KLEXEMA? “Klexema” is a course of scientific treatment conducted by specialists who have- spent their lives in the study of skin diseases. With the Klexema method every patient is kept in touch with until the disease has disappeared. Tho disease is first drawn out of the system’ and then tho affected parts are healed—that is tho scientific and sure wav. For Eczema. Psoriasis, Acne, Barber’s Rash, and Scalp Troubles, Klexema is a treatment that meets with success in every case. Country sufferers are invited to communicate with the local specialist. Klexema Rooms, 13 Woodward Street. ’Phone 2271. Hours, 10 to 12.30: 2 to 4. Evening address: 185 The Terrace; 'phone 2346; hours, 6.30 7.30. Weddings to be artistic, must hare Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street, deliveries anywhere in Dominion. —Advt.

CARNIVAL AT ROSENEATH SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL EFFORT. A queen carnival and spring fair in connection with the Roseneath School was opened in the school buildings at Roseneath by the Minister of Education, the Hon. C. J. Parr, on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately the weather was at .its worst, so that all outside proceedings had to be eliminated. The Minister was accompanied by Mr. Parr, who was presented with a charming bbuquet of tulips and other flowers by one of the pupils. Ihe opening ceremony took place in the main room, and after having been introduced to his audience by the chairman of the carnival committee (Mr. H. Dyson), Mr. Parr congratulated the residents upon having one of the most energetic and self-reliant committees in New Zealand. .Members were not afraid to take their coats off and to lielp the school, he remarked. They had already raised £152 for improvements to the school, for which a Government subsidy was received. They dould not do a better thing than Hy getting equipment for organised games. The Minister told his hearers that 3J millions had been spent upon education during the past year, and 972 school committees had made applications for subsidies upon sums that they had raised. He thought . that this spoke well for their self-reliance and interest in school matters. He congratulated the mothers of Roseneath upon their work in connection .with the carnival, which was plainly visible upon the stalls. In conclusion, Mr. Parr said that the school had a good name. The headmaster and staff were doing their duty by the children. A school committee could do much to strengthen the hands of the teachers, and every help that could be given by the committee was needed, for the teachm-’s life was not an easy one. He tKS'n declared the carnival open, and wished the members every success. Mr. Dyson also spoke and thanked the Minister for his kind remarks. He expressed appreciation of the spontaneous and hearty manner in which the penpie of the district had worked to make the carnival a success, for which the committee was very grateful. The stalls had been beautifully decorated with trellis-work and numbers of balloons, and they had been stocked with a wonderful supply of most attractive goods. Overhead, in /the main room, was a network of strands, all part of a spider’s web', the unravelling of which was to have been part of the mystery and entertainment of the evening. Owing, however, to the congestion of the stalls and the many people present, the committee reluctantly postponed it till Monday evening at eight o’clock, when the stalls would be out of the way. In charge of these were the following:—Cake stall, Mesdames Sired, Batten, and Baker; general stall. Messrs. Miller, Hogg, Batten, and Moore: produce stall, Mesdames Dyson, Kyle, Carpenter, and Miss McGowan ; sweet stall, Mrs. Stephens and Miss Lake, assisted by girls of the school; refreshment cafe, Medames Cox and staff. Miss N. Cattell, assisted by Old Girls’ Basket Ball Club ; ice cream, M’ss E. Dyson and Mr. George Cox; bran tub, Mr. H. V. Baker. Sideshows: Aunt Sally, Hoop La, Sand Shi, etc., Messrs. Cattell, Sired. Staff, Sutherland, Pegram, Tovey, Kyle, Orewdson, Lee and Batten election of queen committee; Messrs; Cox, Dyson, and Stephens: stalls and decoration committee, Messrs. Batten, Kyle, and Moors; aft union and raffles, Mr. HDyson; carnival committee, Messrs. H. Dyson (chairman), T. G. Cox (secretary), H. V. Batten. J. Kyle, J. W. Moore, L. Sired. W. Staff; school, committee, Messrs. Baker, Carpenter, Cattell, and Credwson (representing candidates), Mesdames Cox and Dyson (representing ladies’ committee), Messrs. Sutherland and Tovey (representing tennis club), Mr. J. 0. Stevens, headmaster (representing teachers). Plenty of attractions had been provided for the evening’s entertainment. A grand march to ascertain the best fancy dresses for adults and children, brought forward the following winners: Miss Tew, representing a jazz girl; Mr Sutherland, representing a very well cared for infant. For the girls. Brenda Clark, representing a well-known bpand of whisky; for the boys, M. Burt, “Spring Chicken.” The carnival queen election resulted in Peggy Baker, representing Standards 111 and'.lV, being queen, with 21,875 votes. Lorna Carpenter came next (Standards I and II), with 12,432 votes; Kathleen Crewden (infants), 7552 vtotes was third, and Ngaire Cattell (Standards V and VI). 7383 was fourth. The confetti battle, which was fought in the dim light of a great variety of coloured electric globes, was entered into with great zest, and provoked much mirth. The motor-car facilities which carried people from the tram terminus to the carnival, showed great foresight on the part of the committee, and nearly a hundred people took advantage of the cars. The wet day made it all the more appreciated. A jazz orchestra added to the gaiety of the evening. The funds resulting from the carnival are to be devoted to school improvements To the fact that everyone worked with a will, and above all, allowed no differences to occur, was due tKe undoubted success of the carnival, although the weather was most unhelpful.

Mr. and Mrs. George Gould passed through Wellington last wqek on their return to Christchurch from a visit to Rotorua.

Tho marriage took place at ChristChurch. Wanganui, on Tuesday, of Miss Muriel Addenbrooke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Addenbrooke. of Wanganui, and Mr. William Henry Housbv. Miss May Peirce was bridesmaid and Miss Peggy Ross flower girl. Little Frank Orton attended as page bov. The best man 'was Mr. Bridgeman. and the Rev. Archdeacon Reeve officiated. A largely-attended reception was afterwards held! bv Mr. and Mrs. Addenbrooke. at their residence, and later Mr. and Mrs. Housbv left for the north

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Mrs. Monteith Nahr is leaving for a holiday in Australia by the lahiti, sailing next Friday.

Mrs. Bernard Wood has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Sir Joseph and Lard Ward, at Heretaunga.

Mrs. F. V. Rogers and family left Palmerston North last week to join Mr. Rogers in Dannevirke. to which place Mr. Rogers has been transferred, having been appointed manager of the National Bank there.

Miss C. W. Christie, national leoturer for many y'ears of the New Zealand Theosophical Section, died yesterday afternoon at Waikanae, where she had gone with her sister, Mrs. Wallace, to recuperate after influenza. Miss Christie’s loss will be felt throughout the Dominion.

Mrs. Tothill and Miss Ursula Tothill (Christchurch) left Wellington by th o Marama on Friday for Sydney where they join the Naldera for Cairo. Miss Tothill’s marriage is to take place, and she will make her future home in Cairo. Mrs. Tothill plans to return to the Dominion in about a year.

An impressive memorial service was held at the In Memoriam Church, Island Buy, yesterday, when most feeling references were made to the memory of the late Mrs. Albert Kaye, by the Rev. J. M. Thompson, and Dr. Erwin, of Knox Church, Christchurch. Mrs. Kaye was a daughter of the Rev. Peter McLaren, Brighton, England. She came to Christchurch 40 years ago from Port Adelaide, and joined the Knox Presbyterian, Church, in which she and her husband made their influence strongly felt. Dr. l r 'y? n preached from the text, O death, where is thy sting, 0 grave, where is thy victory.” He said that Mrs. Kaye was a highly gifted lady.. She was editress of the “Harvest Field, and conducted the journal with great ability. During her term as president of the P.W.M.U. she took a prominent part in the conferences held at the assembly meetings. Her work amongst the girls of the Presbyterian Orphanage at Island Bay was untiring. Indeed, of her many activities and kindnesses, not half could be told. She visited the To Orangi Girls’ Home regularly, and controlled the Young Vomen’s Bible Class with marked success, being a friend and mother to the girls. Her whole life was devoted to the service Dr. Erwin said he found it difficult to adequately sum up a character so conscientious, so faithful, and so unselfish. Her counsel and sympathy were freely given to all who came to her in need. Despite the unfavourable weather, the church was crowded with many friends, and Included the Mayor, Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P. At the conclusion of the service the Dead March was played. >