WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 194, 12 May 1924, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS ,OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J. G. Mackie (Christchurch) is visiting Wellington. Miss Shona Rhodes. lias returned to Christchurch from "Wellington. Miss Bodloy (Auckland) has arrived in Masterton to judge the dancing in the local competitions. The Misses Morrison returned to Masterton on Friday after a visit to America, Europe, and Great Britain. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lyons (Palmerston North) have returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Dew is expected to arrive in Wellington this week from England via Australia.

Mrs. F. Rutherford (Lansdowne, Masterton) has returned from a visit to Rangitikei.

Mrs. Malcolm Ross is returning to New Zealand by the Rotorua, due here about Thursday.

Miss Rose (Clifton Terrace) is staving with Mrs. C. V- Houghton, Auckland.

Miss Barbara Hartgill (Dannevirke) is the guest of Mrs. J. Anthony Carr, Remuera, Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. .1. Bank, of "Whakarewarewa. are to leave by the Ruahine for England. Mr. end Mrs. W. T. Grundy left Masterton f or Wellington, where they intend to spend a few days before leaving for Sydney en route for England. Miss Dorothy Diamond will arrive in "Wellington this week- from Christchurch, and will stay with Miss Nancy Hume, Featherston.

Mr. and Mrs. Hunter "Weston left on the Main Trank express on Saturday for Auckland, whore they will spend a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. E. Hamman left Wellington on Saturday by the express for Auckland, where they will stay white tlm Special Service Squadron is in port-

The engagement is announced of Mrs. Edith "Wills, widow of the late Mr. Aubrey "Wills (formerly of Dunedin) to Mr. George "Wilfred Bicheno, youngest son of the late Mr. Charles Bicheno, civil engineer, Taranaki. Miss Gwitha Shand, champion, lady swimmer, who is going to Paris to represent New’ Zealand at the Olympic Games, and to London to take part in the British Empire Games, left Christchurch ■on Saturday night for Auckland to join the Niagara.

The door pocket tool kit, the small '■abincts for carrying gloves and even ••nuipnient for vases in which Howers might be placed in the closed models of motor-cars, are all innovations that have come from feminine desire for comfort, beauty, and an appreciation of the nicities of existence. Our wives, daughters, and sweethearts, vhether we desire it or not, have made of the motor-car a social asset (states a writer in an exchange). It must reflect their character, just as the home reveals something of the occupants, and it must have those intimate personal touches of beauty that a woman insists upon having in her home. And it is pretty fine influence at that. ’lt has been brought about bv the women, but it is fully as much appreciated by their husbands and their sons. The men would not go back to the simply utilitarian motorear now that they have experienced the comforts and beauty the women brought to the motor-car. The marriage took place at St. Mary’s Church, Parnell, in Auckland last"week, of Miss Phyllis Alexander, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Alexander, of Auckland, to Mr. Trevor Bloomfield, only son of Mr. J. T. R. Bloomfield and the late Mrs. "Bloomfield. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride in a scheme of pale nink and white chrysanthemums. Tlie bride wore soft cream satin draped with a train of satin lined with georgette, and finished with orange sprays. A veil of Bras seis point was caught to the head with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a sheaf of white chrysanthemums. Miss Jocelyn Bloomfield was bridesmaid, and wore silver and green shot tissue simply made . with side drapery, and silver leaves in the hair. Little Phyllis Dumbleton was train-bearer, and wore n dainty little frock of frilled vol. Ince finished with a head-dress of silver leaves. Mr. George Tale was best man.

In the monthly bulletin of the Red Cross the forthcoming claims are made in reqard to the Junior Red Cross: — “It is ram'dly spreading in 42 countries. In over 30 countries it is thriving in Government schools. At a World Conference on Education in 1.923 it was recognised that Junior Red Cross represented an important factor in national and international education. It is fast becoming tho standard universal school method of teaching health and citizenship; it has the approval of the Department of Health and the Division of School Hygiene: it turns tho subject of hygiene into a lively co-operative school enterprise—with a motive newer from within : it ecmips the child with health habits rather than an accumulation of facts about health: it breaks . down cramping restraints between pupils and teachers and unites them in wholesome partnership activities: it offers the only plan of training tlirouyh group organisations which fits in with tho work and methods of schools; it enhances the service of the school medi - cal officer by providing a practical means for carrying out instructions between visits ; it stimulates careless and untidy children to a . recognition of their social responsibilities regarding personal responsibilities: it loads boys and girls to recognise themselves as units training to take their place in the world, and so creates a desirable’ school spirit; it unites children in friendliness the world over by its system of inter-school correspondence, and exchange of portfolios: it gives to children tho ideals of purpose in life which go to the making of a great nation.’’

There is nothing in the Dominion to equal our wonderful treatments for tho scalp, complexion, and feet. Tho most modern and scientific electrical appliances are used by skilled masseuses. Perfect hair-staining, chiropody, Marcel waving, and shampooing. Switches of fine hair from 255.: pincurls, toupees, etc.. Latest brilliant bandeaux for evening wear, exclusive goods just arrived from Palis.--Stam-ford and Co.. 68 WiUis Street. ’Phono 21—220.—Advi.

A NUTRITIOUS RESTORATIVE. K.P. Extract, of Malt with Cod Liver Oil contains fifteen jicr cent, of finest Norwegian Cod Liver Oil. phis all the health value of pure New Zealand Malt. Unrivalled as a restorative and nutritious food. From all chemists and stores; packed in a. big glass •«— with Hue lahftL—Advt.

KELBURN CROQUET CLUB On Thursday afternoon the members of the Kelburn Croquet Club assembled at tho kiosk, the occasion being the presentation of prizes won during the club’s annual tournament and the formal closing of the season. An excellent programme of musical and elocutionary items had been arranged to which Madame Briggs, Mrs. Dalmer, Mrs. Jolliffe, Miss Jean Briggs, and Miss McKenzie contributed, each item being delightfully rendered. Following afternoon tea, Mrs. McDowell, president, presented the prizes to the following successful competitors in the club’s tournament: —Championship singles, senior division: Mrs. Gardner Mrs. McVilly’s trophy and Mr. Bruce Christie’s silver cup); Mrs. Henderson, runner up (Mr. Bruce Christie’s trophy). Junior division: Mrs. "Watkin (Sirs. McDowell’s trophy and silver cup); Mrs. Hurst, runner up. Championship doubles: Mesdames "Watt and Palmer, Mesdames McDowell and Spen-. cor, runners-up. Yankee singles: Division I, Mrs. Gardner (Mrs. Henderson’s trophy); Mrs. Leech, runner-up (Mrs. Jollifie’s trophy); Division 11, Mrs. "Wallis (Mrs. Watt’s tropin*), Mrs. Watkin runner-up; Division 111, Mrs. Patterson (Mrs. Morrah’s trophy), Madame Briggs runner-up. Yankee doubles: Division I, Mrs. Leech and Miss Lempiert, Mesdames Fuller and Rhodes "Williams runners-up; Division 11, Mesdames Gardner and Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Pollock runners-up. Handicap singles: Division I, Mrs. "Watt (Mrs. McDowell’s trophy), Mrs. Pritchard runner-up; Division 11, Mrs. "Watkin (Mrs. Gardner’s trophy), Mrs. Gooder runner-up. Handicap doubles: Mesdames Henderson and Fuller (Mrs. McKenzie’s trophies), Mesdames McDowell and McKenzie (Mrs. McKenzie’s and Mrs. McDowell’s trophies). Consolation event: Division I, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Jolliffe runner-up (Mrs. McDowell’s trophies); Division 11, Mrs. Brandon, Mrs. Waddel, runner-up (Mrs. Spencer’s trophies). French croquet: Division I, Mrs. McDowell; Division 11, Mrs. Spencer (Mrs. Watkin’s trophies). Progressive croquet: Mrs. McDowell (Mrs. Brandon’s trophy), Mrs. Wallis. Competitions: Target, Mrs. Jolliffe; peg, Mrs. Leech; French croquet, Mrs. L. AVatkins; angles, Mrs. Hurst; golf croquet, Mrs. Hurst; break, Mrs. Jolliffe; running first hoop from boundary, Mrs. Patterson. Trophies for these miscellaneous competitions were given by Mesdames Henderson, L. Watkins, McDowell, "Wallis, Fuller, Gardner, and Jolly. In thanking the members of the tea committee for their hearty co-operation during the season, Mrs. McDowell made to 'each a gift as a token of her esteem. Opportunity was taken to make the presentation of a gold wristlet watch to Mrs. Austin, and of a handsome umbrella to Mrs. McKenzie, as an expression in tangible form of the members’ appreciation of the services rendered as secretary and treasurer respectively. A pleasing feature of the afternoon’s proceedings was the presentation by Mrs. McVilly to the club of an enlarged photograph of herself. In connection with the presentation, it was recalled that Mrs. McVilly was one of the founders of the club, and had filled in succession the offices of secretary, vice-president, and president, and. that ill acknowledgment of these invaluable services she had been elected life patroness of the club. The secretary, on behalf of tho club, received from Mrs. McDowell tho presentation of a photograph of the members of committee for 1923-24. Both photogranhs will be hung in the new pavilion, the forerunners it is hoped of an interesting collection. A very high tribute of praiso was paid to the president for her zeal in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the club throughout the season. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and tho National, Anthem brought to a conclusion a most enjoyable and successful function. Mrs. Marjorie Saunders left "Wanganui last week for a visit to Great Britain and France. The engagement is announced of Miss Thelma Buchanan youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Buchanan, of Devonport, Auckland, _ to Mr. Leonard Cross, of Wanganui. Tlie Hon. G- Fowlds, Mr. A. Rowlands, Mr. T. A. Low, Mr. J. Seabrook, and Mr. A. J. Hutcheson, members of the Auckland Rotary Club, will leave this week to attend the International Conference of Rotarians at Toronto. They will be accompanied by Mesdames Fowlds, Rowlands. Hutcheson, Miss Lamb, and Mr. "W. Vestey. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Low are already on their way to America and the other delegates leave by the garaThe jubilee celebration of woman’s emancipation and her recognised right of entry into tho professions will be celebrated this year in London, lliree ' thousand women, representative of all careers, and dressed in their academic rob££, will march in procession to a thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. It is hoped also to arrange for a mass gathering within the Guildhall. The organisation of the jubilee, which will take ulace on October 25. is being arranged by the London School of Medicine for "Women, the first training institution for women destined to take up a career, which was founded in 1874. In 1850 women were nonentities outside their own homes, and were allowed to take no part or interest in national progress, Miss L. M. Brooks, secretary of tho school, remarked to a “Daily Mail” reporter. Since that time such rapid progress Ims been made that now every walk of life is open to women, with tho exception of the Order of Priesthood.

The marriage took place in the Memorial Chapel at Tutu Totara. Rangitikei. of M iss Kathleen Burgess, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Burgess, of Durio Hill, Wanganui, to Mr. Douglas Simpson, son of Air. and Airs. A. G. Simpson, of Glenmorven (Huntervillo), Tho bride wore a frock of ivory brocaded crepe do chine draped at ono side, wherp it was caught with a silver rose. Her veil was embroidered in silver and she carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and foliage. Aliss Jean Simnson and Aliss Mary Marshall were bridesmaids, and wore frocks of apricot taffetas and brown hats. They carried bouquets in autumn tints. Mr. I l ’. Alowat, of Manganui. was best man, and Mr. R. K. Simpson was groomsman. After tho ceremony tho Rev. C. V. Rooko presented the bride with a Bible given bv Mrs. John Alarshall to commemorate the first wedding in the. church, which was built in memory of her son. who was killed in the Great AVar. The guests then motored to Alaungaraupi. where the bride and. bridegroom stood under a floral wedding bell in tlie hall, mid then received the congratulations of tho guests. Airs. Burgess wore a lavender marocain frock, and carried a. bouquet of mauve flowers. Airs. Simpson wore navy charmeuse with steel beads. Airs. Alarshall wore grey crepe de chine.

Weddings to bo artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion. —Advt.

FIRST-AID EXAAHNATIONS

RED CROSS SOCIETY

Tho following candidates passed the first-aid examinaton held by the Red Cross Society last week: —-Elementary course: Mrs. L. Byrne, Miss Collins, Mr. M. S. Galloway, Mrs. A. Gosse, Miss E. M. Grubb, Mrs. M ; J. Helmo, Miss M. G. Keyworth, Miss G. F. Beaman, Mr. J. Lothian, Miss J. North, Miss A. J. Phillips, Miss D._ Shepherd, Miss I. Thompson. Intermediate course: Miss B. Armstrong, Miss V. Collins. Mr. L. B. Cross, Miss F. M. Hall. Miss E. G. Hyde, Mrs. G. Lark, Miss M. Moult, Miss M. E. Sheehy. Mr. A. N. Smith, Miss I. Tubman, Mr. F. "W. Vosseler, Miss B. Wright.

Miss Mclntosh (New Plymouth) Is visiting "Wellington. Miss Beryl Barthorp returned to New Plymouth last week from Wellington. Miss Hussey, Principal of St. Mary’s School, Stratford, is visiting Auckland for the term holidays. Mrs. R. H. Rockel passed through Wellington last week from New Plymouth on her way to stay with her daughter. Mrs. Max. Deck, in Nelson. Mrs. Hunt (Nelson) is visiting her mother, Mrs. Collier, Taylorville.