WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 58, 3 December 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS tf OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. G. B. Bullock has returned to 'Wellington from Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Hume and Miss Hnn.e. Lower Valley, are visiting Wam/.'ijiiii.

Miss Annette and Miss Elspeth Barton have returned to Featherston after their visit to Europe.

Mrs. Tillv has been spending some davs with Mrs. Russell Grace, Wanganui.

Mrs. T. Quinn, of Melbourne, is at present visiting her brother] Mr. H. Filmer, of Hataitai, and will be returning by the Tahiti. At a meeting of the Canterbury branch of the National Council of Women, held in Christchurch last week, the following resolution was passed aai.l will/"be forwarded to the Minister of Education and Director of Educaton:—“That the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women, representing eleven affiliated women’s societies, protests against the proposals of the Director of Education_for grading teachers’ salaries by which women are to bo paid at a lower rate than men. and -are to receive a lower annual increment. The, council wishes to rcint out that this is a retrograde si en ”

A very successful entertainmtent given to raise funds for the rebuilding of the Lodge of the Girls’ Friendly Society was held in St. Mark’s schoolroom on Saturday evening. Thb audience. which was' auite considerable, was a most appreciative one, and the evening’s entertainment was thoroughly enjoyable. The programme presented three plavs. “Trifles.” which was given at the Pioneer Club a little while ago in connection with the E.O.W. circle, “Suppressed Desires,” and “Mollib in the Milliner’s Shop.” Taking part in the first two plays were Mrs. Coleridge. Miss Nicholls, Mr. Hogg. Mr. Broad and Captain Sommerville. and in the third were Miss Stocker. Miss Fitzgerald and Miss Rosamond Atkinson, of the Marsden School staff, assisted by Mr. Pearson. A sale of flowers and sweets added to the funds.

A largely attended meeting of all the workers for the Oriental ball (the final effort for violet day) was held last week. Miss Freeman and Mrs, Staples (joint organisers of the effort), each snoke upon the very fine work of all those who had helped to make the annual effort for the Residential Nursery. Owen Street. such a marked success. The result (net.) of the ball was £ll9 10s.. and violet dav brought in a sum of £.583 15s. fid. The following also sold tickets for the ball: The Hataitai branch. Berhamporfe, South Wellington. .Seatoun. South Kilbirnie, and Lvall Bav. and Kelburn, their amounts totalling £39 Os. fid. A very beartv ■vote of thanks and of appreciation of the splendid work done, was passed to Miss Freeman, the organister of violet dav: Mrs. Staple, assistant organiser of the Oriental ball: and the following, who helped to make the gathering so successful: Mrs. Murphy, M 8.E.. Mrs. A. Russell. Mrs. E. 1. Tavlor. Mrs. W. A.. Parton, Miss Rhodes Williams (Thimble Club). Mr. Parton and his helpers, Bristol Plano Company. Mr. Liardot, Mr. Mac William Mr. F. M. Renner, Messrs. Bell, Brackenbridge. Hunt, Staple, Stone, Mr. Porter (N.Z. Picture Supplies, Ltd ). Glaxo Company, Miss Black, Messrs. Cock and Co., Jenness and Partridge. Mr. J. McKenzie and James Smith and Co.. Miss Simmonds, Bethune and Co.. D.1.C., B. G. Gardiner, and T. Munt. Special thanks were due to- the different branches who had careful!v packed and sent flowers. These had come ' from Paeroa, the Thames. To Awamutu. Kimbolton, Hawera. New Plymouth, 1 eliding, Otaki. Nelson. Featherston. Masterfnn

On Saturday afternoon and evening the Wellington Girls’ College was en fete, .the occasion being parents’ day. The school ha been decorated with flowers white and pink being the prevailing colours. Miss McLean, the lady principal, received the parents, and afterwards held a meeting to discuss school matters, at which Mr. Shallcrass presided. The notable feature of the day, however was the display of work done during the year in the various departments. The iiecdlccraft department in charge of Miss Marsden, exhibited a bewildering variety of garments—useful as well as dainty. The dressmaking department, under the direction of Mrs Hammerton, displayed frocks made by the pupils—all in the latest fashion and many revealing the true professional touch. The home science department (Miss Reith) _ exhibited scientific apparatus and interesting home science experiments, botanical specimens collected by Miss’Dora Johnstone, were also on view. In the cooking department (Miss Rennie) the delicious cakos, sweets, and jams made a strong and universal appeal, ths artistic and appetising look of the goods exciting considerable, comment. The Junior Red Cross posters, drawings, and sketches which adorned the walls of the corridors were executed by the pupils of Mrs. V. vmitii and Miss Rhind, who seem able to bring out a considerable amount of urtmiie talent. In the commercial dor n't ment, the work exhibited showed evidence of order, neatness and a knowledge of business practice and method. This department is under the diiwjiicn of Miss Mackay. A short conceit programme was presented at both morning and evening sessions. Afternoon tea was served under the direction of Miss E. Williams, and Mrs. Taylor and Miss Zeta Hunter were in charge of the games. No matter how. satisfied, you may be with the flavouring essence you are using vou owe it to yourself to try Kiwi Brand Essences. Far superior to every other brand and more economical. Full strength and purity* guaranteed. Everywhere ’ld.. Is. 4d. and 2s. 3d. —largo sizes arc most economical. Free from adulterated spirits. -—Advt. Weddings to be artistic must hare Bouquets to harmonise with frochs. Miss Murray, 36 M’illis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion.—Advt-. CAUSE OF SCALP DISEASE. SEBORRHOEA AND FALLING HAIR. Nervous disorders arc often the cause of hair troubles. In some cases, dandruff is responsible. Largo sore places develop, ugly and very irritable to the sufferer, or hideous bare patches spread over the whole head. Local treatment will not remove these terrible conditions, unless it ia able to attack, the constitutional cause. This is where the Klexema Treatment has . been so astonishingly successful in Australia and New Zealand. Klexema first draws out the disease, then heals the affected parts, making hair grow thick and glossy. Consultations free. Hours 16 to 12, 1 to 4, 6.30 to 7.30. Telephone 2271. Klexema Rooms, 185 The Terrace, Wellington. And at Christchurch and Dunedin. Country residents arc invited to consult the Klexeina Experts. . —Ad’.'/n

Muritai School. A successful school fair and Christmas tree was held on Saturday in the Muritai School and grounds. The weather was perfect and a large attendance of parents and friends resulted. The particulai objective was the raising of funds to provide games and appliances, and to improve the playground. In attendance also were nearly all the 400 scholars on the school roll. Proceedings commenced with a short address from Mr. H. L. Wright (chairman of the school committee), who thanked all the ladies who had worked so hard to make the fair a success. He requested the Mayor of Eastbourne to declare the fair open. The Mayor (Mr. F. H. Mather; said he was always pleased to do anything to help Muritai School. He intended this year to renew his gift to the dux of the school to help him or her on to the secondary schools. He concluded a short address on the advance in education in New Zealand by endorsing all the chairman had said about the splendid work that had been put in by the ladies. During the afternoon the scholars gave an open-air entertainment which was very much appreciated. Folk-dancing, singing, and drill were the principal items. Sideshows, stalls, and games were well patronised, and afternoon tea and strawberries were supplied in the school itself. Some beautiful flowers had been sent in by local growers, and met with a ready sale. Over £7O was made during the afternoon. Amongst the ladies, present, mostly stallholders were the Mayoress (Mrs. F. H. Mather), Mesdames Press, Girdlestone, Cartridge, M. King, E. King, Heenan, Coard, Russell, Barnes, Gillespie, Downing, Richards, Andrews, Withall Jones, Rowe, Gillespie, Wright, and Jenkinson, the Misses Nixon, Jackson, Noble, and Roughton.

A Carden Entertainment. The weather was id'eal for the garden fete which was held on Saturday afternoon in aid of St. Andrew’s Church rebuilding fund, on the grounds of the Primo Minister’s residence, Tinakori Road, which had been lent for the occasion. The whole of the grounds were utilised and they- made a most picturesque setting for such a function. On the lawn were stalls for the sale of produce, flowers, sweets, cakes, plain and fancy goods. These .were set out amidst flags for decoration and canvas awnings and on them were many tempting articles. At the upper end of thc_lawn a putting green of nine holes with Zigzag runs between them attracted many skilled and unskilled putters. A canvas awning sheltered the busy purveyors of strawberries and cream,< and the ice'cream stall was besieged to the end with large and small enthusiasts. A large marquee was erected near the coach, house and gave friendly shelter and abundant fare to afternoon tea lovers. _ A large number of people patronised the grounds during the afternoon and were kept interested with music and Highland dancing. The Boys’ Institute Brass Band, under Mr. Ironmonger, and th© Savage Club orchestra, under Mr. Frank Thomas, gave a delightful programme of music and contributed largely to the happiness of tho gathering? The Supervising Committee were Messrs. Bolt (convener), Angus, and Atkinson, and Mesdames Tomlinson, Thomson, Brown, and Robertson Orr. The treasurer was , Mr. Colquhoun. Ticket Committee, tho Misses McLeay and Ross, who were assisted by 20 girls from College House, Hobson Street; gatekeepers, Messrs. G. E. Brown. and Townshead; competition captain, Mrs. Townshend; tea marquee. Mesdames Thomson and Rennie (conveners); flowers. Mrs. Wycherley; sweets, Misses Innes; strawberries, Mrs. Ross and Misses Ogilvie and Coullj ice cream, Mrs. Job and Mr. Tomlinson; guild stall. Mesdames Shearer, Tomb/ison, and White; auxiliary stall, Mesdames McFarlane; pro-’ duce, Mesdames Boyce and G. E. Brownj Kelburn stall, Mesdames Arlow, Bennett, Fuller, and McKenzie; putting green, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson. The thanks of the committee were extended i-o tho many firms who assisted by service and goods.

Miss Hall-Jones is the guest of Mrs. J G. Hawkins. Christchurch.

A resident of the Auckland district for nearly 60 years, Mrs. Eanny O’Dowd, died last wefek at the home of her daughter. Mrs. E. Frost, 10 St. Mark’s Road, R-cmucra, Auckland, at the ace of 88 years. Mrs. O’Dowd arrived in Auckland in 1864 in the ship Flying Foam, which was wrecked on the return voyage to England. She married the late Mr. F. O’Dowd a rear later. After living at Thames and Coromandel during the gold rush, Mr. and Mrs. O’Dowd went to Auckland in 1875. Mr. O’Dowd, whose husband predeceased her by four years, leaves two daughters—Mrs. Frost, and Mrs. F. D. Clavton. of Wellington—and one son. Mr. IV. J. O’Dowd, of Dargaville.

Miss Clarice Buckman, sister of New Zealand’s famous prima donna. Rosina Buckman. returned to New Zealand last week from Australia, where she has been doing professional work for the past fourteen months. Miss Buckman is over on a holiday visit to her people, and is on hler wav down from Auckland to Wellington.

We have pleasure in advising you that, owing to pressure of business, we have been obliged to secure larger, more central and more premises for the convenience cf our clients. In our new salons, ladies are assured of the strictest confidence and privacy, and can at all rimes depend upon the ability and courtesy of our professional staff, who will bo in attendance at 68 Willis Street (under the Ambassador) on and after December ]. 1923. Stamford and Co., hairworkers and toilet specialists, 123 Cuba Street. —Advt.

Mrs. Barthoroe (New Plymouth) is th© guest of Mrs. George Hume, featberston.

Tito Rev. Harper and Mrs. Harper are the guests of Mr. Harper’s daughter Mrs. T. A. Macgibbon, of Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Harper spent the summer in Montreal with _ another daughter. They intend staying with Dr. and Mrs. Macgibbon until March, when they will return to England. The wedding took place in St. Paul’s Church. Wanganui, of Miss Kathleen Margaret Haig, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Haig, of Wanganui and the late Mr. W. R. Haig, to Mr Cyril Fletcher Jones (Auckland), only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones. St. Albans, Christchurch. The Rev. McNeur (Westmere') officiated, and Miss lurvev was at the organ. Miss Edna Sutton, of Wellington, was bridesmaid. and the best man Mr. Cecil Gor-