WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 152, 24 March 1925, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

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IMOGEN.)

AL. and Airs. N. C. Barton, Wanganui, are visiting Timaru.

Miss Esme Geddes, Clifton Terrace, is visiting Alelbourue.

Airs. J. P. Rutherford, of Roslyn, Dunedin, is visiting her sister, Airs. Bruce Thompson, The Terrace.

Madame Vogel, who has been appointed Under-Secretary for Labour in France, is the first woman in that country to hold Ministerial office.

Air., Airs., and Aliss Alabin are to leave Sydney by the Oronsay for England and the Continent, as are also Air., Airs., and Aliss Christie.

Airs. Hume Willeby, wife of Francis Willeby, the well-known writer of songs, who has been the guest of Dr. and Airs. Martin in Dunedin and of ,Mr.. and Airs. J. Alyers, the Terrace, Wellington, left bv the Marama for Sydney. Whilst there she will be the guest of Airs. Zeile, and will leave by the Oronsay for her home in England.

‘‘Believing the time now ripe for the adoption of universal' suffrage,” announced the Japanese Premier recently, “the Government will in the present session of the Diet submit a Bill for the revision of the electoral law for members of the Lowen House. _ Investigations regarding a modification of the constitution of the Upper House are also being made, with a view to perfecting our Constitutional Government, and as soon as definite plans have been drawn np they will be submitted for the future consideration of the Diet.”

A pleasant gathering was held in the Assembly Hall of Cuba Street Methodist Church, Palmerston North, on Sunday afternoon, when Aliss Lorna Hodder, of Palmerston North, who is succeeding Aliss Lind as travelling secretary for the Dfethodist Young Women’s Bible Class movement in New Zealand, was.entertained at tea by the young people of the Bible classes and clubs. On behalf of the Young Women’s Bible class of the church, Aliss J. Strawbridge presented Alias Hodder with an umbrella and travelling rug, while the gift of a loose-leaf notebook was made bv Air. G. C. Harris on behalf of the Young. Men’s Bible class. Other speakers added their tributes and wished Aliss Hodder, who has been leader of the women’s class, every success in her new sphere of labour. Mr. and Airs. Hodder wese also present.

At Chalmers Church, Timaru, the marriage took place on Thursday last of Margarita Stewart Millar, ’ only dnnnhter of Afr. and Airs. J. FT. Millar, of Pnhnka Hamlet. Timaru, to Wyvern Neville Price, younger son of Air. and Airs. T. O. Price. Wellincton. The Rev. P. Gladstone Hughes was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was, given away bv her father, wore French ivory georgette over satin. An exquisite lace veil was held in place by a coronet of pearls, with a snray of orange blossom at one side. She carried a beautiful sheaf of lilies. The bridesmaids, Miss Moya Taylor and Miss Ella McTllwrick, wore frocks of delicate pink brocaded satin. The two little flower girls, lune Aitken, cousin of the bride, and Gladys AToorc, on account of the epidemic restrictipns, were? not allowed .in the church. Thev wore frocks of primrose georgette. Air. W. Hayes was-best man, and Mr. Gordon Blue (cousin of the bride), groomsman. After the ceremony Air. and Airs. Millar entertained a number of relatives and friends at the Wentworth. Later Mr. and Airs. W. Price left bv motor for the north, en route for Sydney, where they will spend the winter, the bride travelling in navy marocain. She wore a hat to match with navy feathers at each side, and white ornament in front.

The annual garden party given to the patients of the Ewart Hospital bj' the staff was again a very pleasant occasion. A number of friends were present, and all of the patients who were able to be were outside. Afternoon tea, fruit salad, and ice creams were served, and a fortune-teller did brisk business. Representatives of the Hospital Board ■were the Rev. Dr. Kennedy Elliott, Dlr. C. M. Luke, and Mr. Chapman, whilst St. Joseph’s Concert Party and others, under the direction of Mr. R. Dwyer, gave an excellent entertainment. Those performing were: Dlrs. Logan, Dlisses Bradley, Bradshaw, Whiteford, McMillan, Meltou, Linklater, Smith, Bushby, and Messrs. Whitaker, Kernv/le, and Whiteford. At the close Dlr. Luke heartily thanked Sister Daniel (who was reponsible for the arrangements), the concert party, and all who had helped. The matron also expressed thanks, and an enjoyable afternoon ended with the' singing of the National Anthem.

Very few other women, if any, can beast the distinction belonging to Lady Margaret Mcßae, who holds a master mariner’s certificate. Lady Margaret, who is Lord Bute’s eldest sister, has been devoted to the sea all her life, and at one time sailed her own yacht. She did not marry into the senior service, however, but chose Major Colin Mcßae, who comes of a very old West Highland family. They have three children, and one of her sons has not long gone to Eton. Lady Margaret is always to the fore in charitable works, especially those in aid of hospitals and the like. During the wag she nursed indefatigably, and is a Lady of Justice of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. A photograph just to hand from London depicts Ladv Margaret Mcßae of Feoirlinn dressed in. the St. John Ambulance uniform.

Ladies would be well advised to visit our handsomely appointed salons, which are furnished with all modern electrically-installed appliances, such as the Eugene Permanent Waving Machines. Haliwell Hair Dryers (ol which we are the only operators in Wellington), Violet Rays, Vibrators, etc. Our professional staff gives attention unsurpassed in Australasia. Please ’phone appointments, Stamford and Co.. Ltd., Toilet Specialists, 68 Willis Street. ’Phone 21—220.

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

The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held recently with a very good attendance of members, among whom were several new ones. The division was very pleased to welcome back again from the Old Land Airs. AlcWhannell, who was the representative of W.S.N.D. at the conference at St. John’s Gate, held in June, 1924. Mrs. AlcWhannell briefly outlined her experience while abroad, and her remarks proved exceedingly interesting to members. A hygiene clasps is being formed, and members were urged to join. Airs. Sykes and Miss A. Phillips were presented with three-year service stars. The work for the evening consisted in practice in rolled bandaging, which was carried out under the supervision of Afesdames Gaby and Osborn.

Their Excellencies Sir Charles Fergusson and Lady Alice Fergusson, with Aliss Fergusson, were present at the annual meeting of the Victoria League, Auckland. Lady Alice Fergusson was handsomely gowned in tones of amethyst, with diamond ornaments, and was presented with a beautiful shower bouquet in tones of pale pink of asters and sweet peas. Aliss Fergusson, who was in silver brocade, received a posy of pale pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Aliss Mowbray received * the guests. In repiwng to the warm welcome extended, the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, laid stress upon the amount of work that had been given to build up the league, and especially praised the financial position. The name of Victoria League made a special appeal to him. It bad become the fashion to look down on the Victorian era, but he considered that Queen Victoria was the greatest figure of the last century. The Empire would always have associations with Queen Victoria, while the league was at work in different parts of the British Dominions.

Death of Mrs. W. H, Levin, A cable message received last night announced the death in London of Mrs. W. H. Levin, widow of the founder of the well known Wellington firm of Levin and Co. Airs. Levin \vas the daughter of the late Mr. J. E. T-'itzgerald, Controller and Auditor-General for New Zealand, and Airs. Fitzgerald. She was one of the first children born after the arrival of the first four ships to form the Canterbury, settlement. After her husband’s death, and in accordance with his expressed wish, Mrs. Levin went to England to educate her family, and except for one visit to New Zealand lived there until her death. For some years she has been very frail, and her death was not unexpected. She is survived by two daughters, Airs. Vogel (living in England), Afrs. Mona B. Hawkins (living abroad), and one son, Mr. R. L. Levin, <jf Fielding. Another son, the late Air. W. G. F. Levin, was killed on Gallipoli during the war.

Kclburn Croquet Club. t A verj’ pleasant affair was the friendly match to which the Kelburn Croquet Club incited eight members from the Hataitai Club yesterday. The day was perfect, .and the greens in excellent order. Tlie Hataitai players were: Alesdaihes Bcott (captain), Roberts, Aloeller, Wellixjs, Halliday (secretary), Brighting, H. Scott, and Brice. Upon their .arrival they were received by Airs. Henderson (president), Mrs. Jolly (vicepresident), Mrs. McDowell (club captaz.), and Airs. Austin (secretary), of the Kelburn Club. The tables in tne pavilion were prettily decorated with Midhaelmas daisies and pink carnations, and morning and afternoon tea, as well as a dainty luncheon, were much enjoyed. The Kelburn players who took part in the various matches were Mesdanies Hamilton, Pritchard, Gooder, Maris, Patterson, Cecil Jones, L. Watkins, Jolly, Watkin, Christie, and Hurst. The visitors scored four wins, and the home club three. The final of the Kelburn Club’s championship singles will be fought out to-day between Airs. AlcDowell and Airs. Leech. As both competitors are in excellent form, a close contest is anticipated, and should prove most interesting. The best of three games gives the victory.

BEING NORMAL Drl S. wandered in for tea cil Sunday. “Rent day round again/' he sighed. “Thank heaven women have nerves! If I hadn't hundreds of women patients, who have invented their own ailments, I couldn’t meet my quarterly bills.” "But, why do you say ‘invented’? Aren't they real nerve cases?" “Only about five per cent,, of them. Real nene trouble is a serious thing, and extremely difficult to cure, but it’s usually indicated by a definite symptom, like over-stimulation of the nerves or twitching. ■ The average case is the woman who collapses in my consulting room, and tells me everything.” "But haven’t they really .made themselves ill by that time?" “No, not really. They’ve thought themselves into a below-par state mentally, but not bodily, and the only person who can help that condition is the patient herself. “In other words, women generally enjoy the belief that they’re extremely highly-strung and nervy. When it's mostly self-pity.” “Yes. They want understanding and sympathy so much that they’ll buy it from a doctor. .Why don't women take a pride in being normal instead of fflfiigining they are unusual? It’s really dangerous, for self-pity can lead to melancholia, which is n real nerve disease, and if nerve troubles are real, they’re far from the comfortable semiinvalid state. If they’re not real, they’re not a case for a doctor, and the woman who lets herself think everything’ netting . on her nerves is just missing the pleasure of life for the sake of a fancy that does harm to herself and no good to anybody.”—"Melbourne Age.”