WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 46, 18 November 1925, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

The engagement is announced of Frances Lucy, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. F. Carlton, Tiniaru, to Malcolm, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mcßae, "Altimarlock,” Marlborough.

The engagement is announced of Miss Blanche Alma Reeve, only daughter of the late Air. Arthur Reeve and Airs. Reeve, of Weraroa, to Elsdon Walter, youngest son of Air. and Airs. W. Al. Clark, of Levitt.

Among the many services performed on behalf of ex-service men by the Red Cross Society is that of interesting patients convalescing in hospital in some useful form of occupational work. One ot the ex-service patients at Porirua Alcntal Hospital is deriving a great cie.-.l of benefit from net work, the society providing the material. A number of hammocks and tennis nets have been made by him. anil it now remains for a market to be found for his wares. Purchasers of these articles will provide a means of affording this case work in «n occupation for which he has both interest and aptitude, making brighter his hours of convalescence. These’goods and also many other products of exservice men under treatment can be had at the Red Cross Depot. Prices arc reasonable and profits accrirng from the sales arc returned to the men.

.Members of the Wellington corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade met for practice on Monday evening, taking "Street accidents,’’ for their work. Mr. Richardson criticised the work. Regrets were expressed at the loss of •Sister AlcAndiUw, one of the corps much loved anil respected members. The co,ps sympathises greatly with- her relatives. Three-year efficiency stars were presented by Air. If. Vine to Miss Anderson, Aliss Atkins, Mrs. Betts, Aliss Gilchrist, Miss Hankins, Airs. Helver, Aliss Alclnness, and Airs. Steptoe. Arrangements were made to hold a social on December 2 to finish up the year’s work. Committees were formed to decide , details.

A very interesting and unusual exhibit was made at the rose show, which was held Town Hal] vesterdav—that of a display of bush foliage, flowers, mosses and ferns—the exhibitor being Air. Trevor Fisher. ,It was plainly a labour of love, for to have obtained so many specimens a great deal of time anil trouble must have been spent. Nearly all, if not all, the native flowers now in bloom were there, and Io anyone who was unaware of the extent of our native flowering trees and shrubs, the display must have been a levelation. Its arrangement, too, showed them off to advantage. Another interesting display was that made by the City Council, iii connection with the Botanical Gardens, and sonic beautiful flowering plants and cut flowers were to be seen. The orchids were particularly interesting. The decorated tables were another point of interest, and notably charming was one arranged with aquillegia in two shades of colouring, pale mauve and lemon, faintly tinted with rose, its general arrangement being very light and graceful. Another well thought out table was arranged with mauve coloured violas and ribbon to match. The colour scheme was charming. Iceland poppies were very effective in another, and roses made delightful decorations on another, table. In all there were about ten or twelve tables. •

A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Friday last at an "at home” at the Pioneer Club, given by the Hon. Dr. Collins' and members of the executive of the Women’s National Reserve residential nursery, to all the Violet Day workers. The guests were received bv Airs. L. O. H. Tripp, Airs. I. N. Findlay, 0.8. E., Airs. Porter, Alisses Sheppard, and the Hon. Dr. Collins. Apologies were received from Lady Beauchamp and Airs. Marchbanks, both of whom were away from Wellington. Dr. Collins spoke upon child welfare, and referred to.the wonderful work of Sir Truby King. He also spoke upon the work the residential nursery was doing, and had done, and the great need it was meeting. Dr. Collins paid a high tribute to Dr. Gordon Kemp, the lion, physician, also to the matron (Aliss AlcGibbon), to whom so much of the success of the nursery was due. He congratulated the Violet Day workers upon their fine effort, and on behalf of the executive presented Aliss Freeman (organiser of the effort) with an exquisite bouquet of crimson roses and maiden-hair ‘fern. Airs. Corliss also spoke upon the growth of the work during her absence in England, and also gave hearty congratulations to the workers. She'stressed the fine spirit of co-operation that existed, and mentioned the deep debt of gratitude owing bv all to the matron, at the mention of whose name prolonged applause was given. Mrs Townley contiibutcd several songs, which weie greatlv enjoved, as was also a pianoforte solo by Aliss Upham. Miss Freeman (a member of the executive, and also president of the Seatoun branch), on behalf of the Violet Day workers, thanked the executive for’ the verv enjoyable time all had spent. “For They arc Jolly Good Fellows” was sung very heartily, cheers being given as well.

Among those visiting Wellington at present is Miss Rosemary Rees, the New Zealand novelist, who is staying with her sister for a few weeks. Miss Rees has now written and had published (bv the Herbert Jenkins Compativ, London) three novels. The first of these was "April’s Sowing,” a story of life on the East Coast of the North Island, a country made familiar to the authoress bv her long residence in Gisborne (where her father, the late Air. W. L- Rees, was -a prominent barrister and ;,t one time member of Parliament). Aliss Rees, when acting with J. C. Williamson companies, next produced “Heather of the South,” which was an advance upon her first novel, and bv the last mail advance copies of “The Lake of Enchantment” were received. The lake in the case is Wai-kare-Aloana, thinly disguised, and the novel is the experience of an interesting voting woman, who leaves the stage to live in the country adjacent to “the lake of enchantment,” whose waters are -to work such wonders (electricallv) for the North Island, and who subsequently returns to stage life in Afelbourne, of which the book gives intimate details in a refreshing style. Miss Rees intends to visit America and England next vear. leaving here in ATarch. Aliss Pauline Frederick great1v admired her books, and Air. "Snowv” Baker has taken copes of them back with him to America, with the hope of '.interesting producers in them. Tic also took with him a'scenario of "Anril’s Rowing.” which Aliss 1 jcdorick thought was the makings of a good moving picture.

A Farewell Tea. • Members of the ladies’ auxiliary of the Y AI.C.A. were the guests of Airs. G F. Hatfield, 0.8. E., hon. secretary; of the National Women’s Auxiliary ol the Y.AI.C.A’s of England at afternoon tea in the Association Buildings yesterday. After spending several months in New Zealand, Mrs. Hatfield is shortly returning to England, and she made tins her special opportunity of saying farewell to the auxiliary in whose work for the P.AI.C.A. she has taken a keen interest. A part of- the Assembly Hall downstairs had been screened off from the main hall and decorated with flowers, and here it was that Airs Hatfield received her guests. A brief musical programme was given, Aliss Norah Grav playing a pianoforte solo and Airs. Campbell’ and Miss Norris singing. Later Airs. Hatfield gave a brief talk, dealing with her impressions of New Zealand, and all that she bad seen of it and she also covered some aspects of the work of the National Women’s Auxiliary in England, and what it had done during the war. Airs. Hatfield told her hearers .also that she looked forward to coming out again to the Dominion in two years’ time, and while she was in England she had firmly made up her mind to use as far as possible New Zealand products. Imperial trade and co-operation she beliefs should be encouraged as much as possible. Tea was handed around and before the afternoon ended Airs. Maunder acting president of the auxiliary, thanked Mrs. Hatfield on behalf of her society for her hospitality, and said that they would look forward to seeing her again in two years' time. A number of apologies were read from different members who were unable (o be present, including one from Airs. Kersley, and a number of farewell messages were read from kindred auxiliaries in other parts of New Zealand. College Sports. *■ ,

Green lawns bordered with flower beds made a picturesque setting for the annual sports of the Wellington College, which were held on the College grounds yesterday. The weather was kind oh this occasion, and brilliant sunshine made the outing a very pleasant one. A great many onlookers were present, in whom were included “old boys” of the college, parents and many friends, and the daintily coloured frocks of the many young girls added* delightful touches of col•>tir to the scene. Tea was served in West School, the' tables having been arranged with quantities of beautiful roses, azaleas, and delphiniums. Outside the Artillery Band played the latest music, and while tea was being served the school orchestra played inside. The r headiuaster (Air. Cresswell) and Airs. Cresswell were among the onlookers, and'the masters of the college, who also assisted in the running" off of the different events. Among others who were present were Miss Cresswell, Air. and Airs. J. P. Firth, Dr. and Airs. G. S. Elliott, Air. and Airs. William Hume (Featherston), Miss Al. McLean, Miss A. Batham, the Alayor and Airs. Norwood, Air. and Airs. A. C. Clifford, Air. and Airs. F. Al. Renner, the Rev. F. Ransom and Mrs. Ransom, the Rev. 11. E. K. Fry, Air. and Airs. G. Rvan, and Aliss Ryan (Hawera), Dr. and’Airs. W. Anderson, Mr. and Airs. Gibson, Mr. E. J. Parr, Air. and Airs. A. A. George, Air. T. Forsvth, AT.P., and Miss Forsyth, Airs. Frey’berg, Air. W. Jenkins, Air. R. Darrocli, Rev. Father Gilbert, Air. and Airs. W. W. Cook, Air. C. Al. Luke, Dr. T. F. Corkill, Mr. and Airs. H. B. Tomlinson, Air. C. A. Innis, Dr. C. : E. Adams, Airs. Adams, Airs. Arthur Fair, and Airs. Alackenzie. The prizes were presented to the winners at the end of the afternoon by Airs. Cresswell. '

Parents and frietids are reminded of the garden fete and exb’bition of school work which will be held at the Wel.meton ijirls’ CoheirU on baturdav at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. Parents who attend will set an insight into interesting aspects of ordinary school work—domestic. athletic, aesthetic, and scientific. Tupp’s Band will discourse sweet music. The following ladies have promised to assist:—Tea rooms, Airs. Purdie a-nd Prooklvn helpers, and Airs. Tait, Kelburn; produce, Airs. 11. F. Ferrar and Karori helpers, Mrs. Griffiths. Khandallali,’ Airs. Glasgow. Ngaio; sweets, Airs. L. A. Line. Airs. Alorgan, Airs. Chisholm, Airs. Kellow: cakes. Airs. G. L. Stewart. Airs. Lowthwaite, Airs. Middleton, and Airs. Clarke: flowers, Mrs. AV. V. Dyer. Airs. C. Al. Gillespie, Airs. Hylton.

A feature of the special education week at Norwich has been the advice given bv women speakers to mothers on the care of their children. Dr. Alary Poole condemned the practice of school children trying on other children’s hats. It often led to the spread of disease. She spoke in praise of modern clothes and of bobbed hair. “The fashion of short hair for girls,” she said, "has come, I hope and believe, to stay. It is convenient, cleanly, and comfy.” Dr. Poole also protested against the fashion of mothers sending their children to school with bare knees in winter. “In the summer i time it may be picturesque,” she said, "but in winter it is pathetic to see little folks coining home from school beautifully overcoated, but with an expanse of leg exposed to the elements. To those mothers who insist on bare knees for their children I would say try it yourself in winter.”

I was witness of a poignant dress tragedy the other night at the opening of a West Eiid cabaret show (states a writer in an English exchange). A guest had arrived a little earlier in a dance frock of striking originality. It was a peach-coloured velvet with a raised pattern in silver. She wore pearls; and. altogether, was an unforgettable figure. At 11.30 p.m. her exact counteipart took the floor; the same frock, the same pearls, the same figure. Fortunately tlte first-comer was sitting down trifling with the lobster at the time. Then she looked up and caught her first sight of the disaster. The slow, hot colour flooded her face and neck. ... I fdt deeply sorry for her. Something of the sort must happen fairly often, of course, but that it should happen in the select seclusion of a restricted cabaret audience is very unusual. It gives point to the modern demand for "personality” frocks.

To have one’s hair shingled without regard to the l shape of the head or the tvpe of features is to court disaster. A mannish cut is exceedingly unbecoming. Correctly cut, the head shows a daintv line ffnd finish. Telephone an appointment for shingling, marcel waving. or permanent waving with Stamford and Co.. Ltd., G 8 Willis Street. ’Phone -It—7ls.—Advt. <

TRAFFIC POLICEATAN CONCEALS BOX ABOUT HIS PERSON.

“What is in that little box”? queried an inspector, as the traffic officer dropped something.,, into his breast pocket. The policeman smiled. "Every man in the force should carry them,” he replied. "Wet weather doesn’t affect me. They’re Ttilmonas’—they shifted my last cold while I was actually on duly.” Pultnonas Is. Cd. and 2s.' Cd. from all chemists.—Advt. Weddings to be artistic must have bouquets 'to harmonise with frocks. Jlirs Murrav, 36 Willis Street. Deaverics anvwhere in Dominion.—Advt.

The executive committee of the Wellington Victoria League is entertaining Aliss Stella Alurray at a morning tea party as a recognition of the pleasure her singing gave’ at Trentham camp when the Victoria League Concert Party gave some of their appreciated entertainments.