WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 196, 14 May 1924, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS ..OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. J. Goring Johnston returned from Sydney by tlio Mamma yesterday,

Mr. G. Craig, comptroller uf Customs, left yesterday on an official visit to New Plymouth and Auckland.

Mr. G. W. Forbes, M.P., for Hurunui, returned from Sydney yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. I. Duncan and Miss Duncan arrived by the Marama from Sydney yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Jamieson, of Palmerston North, leave for Sydney by the s.s. Maunganui this evening.

Mr. and Mia. David McCrae, Johnsonville, leave by tho s.s. Maunganui to-day for Sydney and Melbourne.

Mr. and Mrs. Kellpw, of Feilding, motored down to Wellington, and have been staying at tho Grand Central Hotel, w?t4i Mr a. Kellow’s mother, Mrs. Best, for fleet week.

Detective Walsh, of Wellington, who has been engaged on an inquiry in Sydney, returned by the Marama yesterday.

Dr. Mary E. Rocke, of Sydney, wlio has been on a visit to the United States, was a through passenger by the s.s. Maunganui yesterday.

Dr. R. S. Aitken has resigned his position as house surgeon in the Dunedin hospital, and will shortly be leaving the Dominion to go into resilience at Orford as New Zealand Rhodes Scholar.

Mr. diaries Bonner, who is to manage the J.C. Williamson “Aladdin” Pantomime Company, arrived from Sydney yesterday.

The engagement is announced of Miss M. H. Gordon, elder daughter of Mr. J. 0 Gordon, of Taihapo, to Mr. Robert Stout, fourth son of Mr. IV. A. Stout, of Invercargill, and nephew of the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout.

Mr. Harold Rothwell, shipping manager of the Wellington branch of Dalgoty and Company, is leaving Wellington by the Maunganui to-day to attend a shipping conference in Sydney.

The committee meeting of the Upper Hutt Plunket Society for May was held at Mrs. Harper’s residence. Mrs. Bal-combe-Brown presided, and there were 13 members present. The Plunket Nurse’s report showed that the room lent by the members of the Town Board was appreciated by the mothers. Satisfaction was expressed at the success of the garden party, and votes of thanks were passed to all those who helped to make it a success. Arrangements were made to hold the annual meeting on Saturday, May 31, and Dr. Trubv King has been asked to address tho meeting. A report and balance-sheet was read for the year. Arrangements were made to hold committe meetings in future in Mrs. Crab tree’s room.

Fiends of tho late Mr. Blanch, formerly headmaster at Christ’s College, Christchurch, will be glad to learn of the success of his elder, daugliter in the recent medical examinations of the University of Melbourne. Out of 176 candidates only 22 took honours in every subject, and of these Dr. Mona Blanch was eighth. This entitles her to appointment as one of the resident medical officers of the Melbourne Hospital for a year.

The wedding took place very quietly at AVellington. on Wednesday last, May 7, of Elodie Beatrix Marmont, youngest daughter of Mrs. Marmont, “The Pines,” Dufferin Street, Wellington, and of the late Mr. J. W. .Marmont, of Gloucestershire, England, to Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant Jasper Parrott, R.N., o!> H.M.S. Hood, Special Service Squadron, eldest son of Engineer-Captain J. AV. Parrott, R.N., and Mrs. Parrott, of Berkhamstend. England. Mrs. Parrott has rejoin"! her husband in Auckland, awaiting the Squadron’s departure from the' northern port.

Miss Cleo Fernandos, daughter of the late Mr. Nicholas Fernandos, of Wellington, arrived back from America by the Maunganui yesterday. On Tuesday the local staff of H.M. Customs assembled to bid farewell to Miss M. It. Johnson, who was leaving an account of her approaching marriage to Mr. L; S. Nicol, of the same department. Mr. Nicol is attached to the Wellington staff, but is at present acting-collector of Customs. Westport, and the presentation, which was made by Mr. E. T. W. Maclanrin. the local collector, was a joint wedding present as well as a token of esteem to Miss Johnson, personally. In presenting a tea sendee, and an oak tray, suitably engraved, Mr. Maclaurin expressed the regret of the staff in losing Miss Johnson’s services, and asked her to accept for herself and convey to Mr. Nicol their best wishes for the future. Miss Johnson suitably responded, thanking the officers for the presentation and for the good wishes expressed.

A wedding of local interest took nlace recently at St. John’s Church, Dannevirke. when Miss Ella Alice Craven, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Craven, Dannevirke. was married to Mr. Clarence R. Williams, of Paliiatua, late of Dannevirke. second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Williams, of Hataitai, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. G. B. Stephenson. ’File bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of crepe satin, relieved with satin 'oroche and caught at one side with a trail of orange blossoms. She wore a veil of silk net prettily embroidered, and carried a bouquet of white roses and chrysanthemums. Miss Laura Craven, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and worn a frock of salmon pink morocain, made in Victorian fashion, ttnd a black velvet hat. Her bouquet was of chrysanthemums to match her gown. Mrs. F. Craven wore a black frock of French crepo de chine with panels of rich brocade. Mrs. T. R. Williams was in a costume of _ putty-coloured gabardine trimmed with stitching. Mr. Cecil Williams, of Masterton, and brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After .tho ceremony tho guests wore entertained at tho residence of the bride’s parents.

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ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of tho Wellington Centro of the New Zealand Red Cross was held yesterday. J lie chairman, Mr. J. Burnett, 0.8. E., proThe annual report stated that the work of tho centre during the year had consisted of attending to. the material comforts of all ex-service patients under treatment in hospitals and sanatoria throughout tho district. Visits had been paid at regular intervals to these institutions and oomforts in the form of tobacco, cigarettes, fruit, cakes, etc., made available to the men. Entertainments, concerts, tournaments, pictures, picnics, and motor outings had been arranged. With regard to patients in hospitals and sanatoria, Wellington district, tho numbers under treatment showed a slight diminution, 148 as against 160. Tho following is a detailed statement of the position:—Home for chronic cases, 24; 'Wellington Public, 16; Porirna Mental. 22: Palmerston North, 3- Taihapo, 1; Napier, 6; Waipukuraii, 2- Pukeora Sanatorium, 58; Hawera, 2: Now Plymouth, 1; Gisborne, 1; Wanganui. 4; Nelson, 4: Nelson Mental. 3; Wairau, 1: total, 148. Reference was made to the acquisition of the permanent, homo for chronic cases in Hobson Street. Ine cost to tho centre when everything is completed, would he an approximate sum of £lO.OOO. Adjacent tennis and bowling clubs had readily made their greens available to tho patients, and the Post and Telegraph. Department had erected gratis wireless aerials. There were 58 ex-service patients, under treatment at Pukeora Sanatorium, and during the year the sum of £l3OO approximately had been expended on maintaining Red Cross services. Jins money had been administered by tho Waipukuraii Sub-centre Committee in a most satisfactory Planner. . Groat appreciation of tho district’s work was expressed by the Welbngton Centre, also of the work of Mr., and Mrs. Broad, lion, secretary and treasurer resnoctlvely. .. .... Rognbr fortnightly visits have been made To Porirua Mental Hospital throughout the year by Mr. Firth, C.M.G . and Mr. J. Burnett, U 8.E., frequently accompanied by Mr. Blythe, secretary to the R..S.A. .The hospital authorities.-were emphatic in. .their opinion of the benefit to patients, fhanks to the medical superintendent, the assistant medical officer, and to all tho attendants for their sympathetic nnd cordial assistance were expressed bv tho committee. The number of ox-soldier. patients had unfortunately ■ slightly increased. The number as at March, 1923, was 54.; less dfscliarged during year, 17; died, 4; now admissions and re-admissions, 25; total as at March 31. 1924. 58. In those hospitals at which a smaller number of ex-military patients are convalescing, efforts are made to preserve contact with the men either through personal visits or by furnishing supplies of Red Cross comforts di-, rect. to tho matron for distribution. In New Plymouth, Hawera, Hastings, Napier, and IVaipukurau members of local committees continues to do -excellent work 'Jlie balance sheet discloses liquid assets to th© value of £16,508 Us. 4d., and freehold property Dixon Street £1.0,569 19s. 9d.; Hobson Street, £8958 17s. Ud., totalling £19.528 17s. Bd. Expenses incurred in connection with maintenance and supply of comforts to Red Cross Home were:— Salaries of staff, £2182 3s. 9d., and £2504 7s. 3d., making a total of £4686 Ils. Of this amount tho society was reimbursed the sum of £3853 3s. 2d. by the Pensions Department. Thanks were accorded to the many supporters of tho society’s cause. To the hon. solicitors, Messrs. Voung, White, and Courtney; lion, auditors, Messrs. Watkins, Hull. Runt, and Wheeler; hon. treasurer, Mr. S F. Wright; to tho Press, and to Lady Luke (who had decided to give up active committee work;. . The report and balance sheet werts adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows :—President, Airs. IV. H. S. Moorhouse, 0.8. E.; vice-presi-dents, Airs. W. F. Alassoy, 0.8. E., Airs. L Blundell, M.8.E.. Mrs. H. Rose, Lady Luke, C.8.E., Airs. Walter Nathan, Miss M. Low, assistant secretary. Afembers of committee: Afrit. Barltrop, Afrs. L. Blundell, A1.8.E.; Airs. AL Myers, Airs. A. E Pearce, Mrs. H. Rose, Mrs. 11. Seaton, Afrs. Herzog, Mrs. AV. Nathan, Miss Sybil Nathan, A1.8.E. Executive of AVellington Centre: Mr. James Burnett, 0.8. E (chairman). Hon. Dr. W. E. Collins, C.M.G.. Alessrs. A. B. Gibson. G. Shirtcliffe, 0.8. E.. Cl H. Seville. L. O. H. Tripp, 0 B.E. S. F. Wright, Mrs. Broad, AV. IT. S Moorhouse, 0.8. E. Dr. Trtihy, King, C.AI.G., Mrs. AV. Nathan, Airs H. Adams, Afiss Low, Dr. Morgan., Airs. FT. Rose, Mrs. A. E. Pearce. Airs. L. Blundell, M.8.E., Airs AV. H. S. Afoorhonse, 0.8. E., Airs. Herzog, Afrs. M. ATvers. and Miss Sybil Nathan, A1.8.E. Hon. Life Afember: Lady Luke. Trustees: Alessrs. S. F. AA r right, James Burnett, Hon Dr. AA T E. Collins. Hon. Treasurer: Air. S. F. Wright. Secretary. Mr. M. S. Galloway. Delegates to the New Zealand Council: Airs. AV. J. Martin, Miss Sybil Nathan, and delegates Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki to he elected by their sub-centre. A vote of thanks to Mr. Wright for his hon. services as treasurer was passed, and to outgoing officers Mr. Blackstone Smith, of San Francisco, is visiting AA’ellington. It is his intention to tour the Dominion. Says the Sydney. “Theatre” :—AVhen ths Seymoui Hicks couple reach New Zealand, Ellaline Terriss (Afrs. Hicks) will be in the land of her birth, as the late Air. AVilliam Terriss was farming in the Aitokkind province when Ellaline was born. The matron of the Red Cross Home, Hobson Street, wishes to acknowledge, until thanks, tho following gifts during month of April:—Flowers: His Excellency Lord Jellicoe, AVellington Girls’ College, Airs. Shirtcliffe, Airs. Miissey, Mrs. AfcKay, Airs. Roy. Books and magazines: Sir H. Rhodes, Mrs. Nicholls, Air. Stott, Airs. AVard, Mrs. Shirtcliffe, Queen Alargaret’s College. Cigarettes: Airs. Atollance, Mr. Afoss. Alarmalade: Afrs. Aloss. Firewood: Mrs. Norwood. Afatinee. Opera House (manager). Boxing: Afr. AA r Talbot (tickets). There is nothing in the Dominion to equal our wonderful treatments for the scalp, complexion, and feet. The most modern and scientific electrical nppliances 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 Paris. -Stamford and Co.. 68 Willis Street. ’Phono 21- —220. —Advt. New dresses from old. _ It is easy to re-dye a frock with Twink—yet the frock won’t betray the fact that it has been homo-dyed. Twink cleans ,as it dvos ; and every one of the twenty-four beautiful colours in which it is made are fast colours. Sold by all Groceis, Chomist'., and Stores. —Advt.

WELLINGTON RED CROSS

Dr. and Mrs. Uttley (Wairarapa) are visiting AVellington

Alias Al. Halliday, of Christchurch, was a passenger by the Alain. Trunk express for Auckland yesterday. Lady 801 l returned to AVellington from Frankton Junction by the Alain Trunk express yesterday.

Mrs. Envoy Underwood, of the Salvation Army, left yesterday by the Ruahine for England.

Airs. T. E. Taylor returned to Christchurch yesterday from AVellington.

Dr. and Afrs. AViLson have returned to AVellington from a visit to tho South.

Air. and Afrs. F. J. Nathan returned to Palmerston North on Monday from AA r ellington.

Aliss I/orria Forbes, a leading member of Mr. Allan Wilkie’s Shakespear can Company, has regretfully parted from the organisation, and, it is said, intends establishing a school for dramatic art in Melbourne.

The engagement is announced of Aliss Betty Ferguson, elder daughter of Afr. and Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, to Air. Afervyn Reed, son of Mr. Justice Recd and Airs. Reed (states the Auckland “Star”).

Afr. and Afrs. and Afiss Single, of AVairoa, leave bv the. Uhinaroa for Sydney, where they will join the Orvieto en route to the Homeland. AVhilst abroad, they will, in addition to visiting tliie Empire Exhibition, make a tour in Denmark ana in France. They expect to be absent from tho Dominion for six or seven months.

A meeting of tho AVellington branch of the National Council of AV omen of New Zealand was held yesterday evening, and was presided over by the president, Afiss Kane. Amongst the correspondence dealt with was a letter from the hon. secretary of the AVomen’s Service Guild (formerly the AVomen Prisoners’ AA T elfare Group), announcing that it had reorganised itself. had taken the above name, and having affiliated with the National Council, would be represented by Airs. J. Henderson as its delegate to the council A letter was. received from tlie secretary of the Civic League, in reply to the representations made by Mrs. Aloore with regard to the high price of milk, stating that the league was prepared to meet any representatives appointed by the council, for the purpose of ' conferring to .see what joint assistance they could give to the investigation that is being made into the milk question by the Board of Inquiry. In the meantime it was .decided to make further investigations into the matter before meeting the Civic League. Afrs. Kerr’s letter to the Milk Committee was approved oy the meeting. It was reported that the general manager of the milk depot (Air. Herron) would be unalflo to speak at the annual meeting of the AVellington branch of the council, but that ho would be glad to meet anv representation from the council nna receive their views. It was reported that the amount of £lO had been cleared at the recent entertainment organised by Mrs. M. Hannah. A heartv vote of thanks was passed to Afrs. Hannah. The annual report and balance-sheet of the society, to be presented at the annual meeting, was discussed and approved of.