WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 153, 25 March 1926, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Airs. Gould and Mrs. Miles (Marton) are visiting Dunedin. Mrs D. Peacock (Wellington) was a recent visitor to Dunedin. Mrs. Chatfield, is visiting the Exhibition in Dunedin. Miss Olive Turton has returned to Wellington from a visit to friends in South Canterbury. Miss Helen Kinross-White (Hawke’s Bay) is the gilest of Mrs. Alister Beal, Auckland. Mrs. and Miss Ellingham (Dannevirke) are guests of Airs. H. E. Crust, Christchurch. Dr. and Airs. Shirer have returned from a visit to the Manawatu district. Airs. Cameron and . Miss Dorothy Cameron, ■Masterton, after spending some weeks in the Southern Lakes district, are now staying at The Lodge, Hanmer. Oil view at present in the women’s section of the Exhibition in Dunedin is a fine silver challenge cup suitably engraved, which is to be played for in the New Zealand basketball tournament; • Teams from all over New Zealand will compete in the event, which is to be played off on April 5 and 10. The marriage was quietly, celebrated on Tuesday morning in St. John s Church, Latimer Square, of Dora, eldest daughter of Kir. and Airs. L. 1 olleniache, of Tauranga, ■to Mr. Laurence Walker, of Christchurch. The ceremohv was performed by Cation J. de B. Galivey, uiicle of the bridegroom, and Air. J.' Inster was best man. Air. Alfred Hill, New Zealand composer, gave a Maori song recital at the Seven Arts Club in San Francisco on February 2. The music was described as “mefodicallv distinctive” by a critic. Mrs. Alirrie Hill’s songs were sung by Miss Eriielie Laiiibeit Burke. Miss Hilda Broughton, the gifted watei colour artist, now on fut lough from Melanesia, was the guest of the League of New Zealand Penwomen at their Club rooms in Auckland, Mrs. T. H. Mackay, and Mrs. Victor Mackay acting as hostesses. Miss Broughton showed some of her sketches and told amusing and interesting incidents connected with the island life she had so vividly depicted. Aliss Broughton is a naturalist and botanist of considerable knowledge, as well as an artist.

Mrs. ReeVes spoke of the pleasure of meeting old friends and recalled many interesting personal reminiscences. In mentioning the fact that Victoria University College was first iti shooting affion'c the universities of the Empire, Mrs. ReeVes recalled the fact that she had fired the first shot at the opening of the rifle range at Treiitham. > After lunch many old friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reeves enjoyed renewing acquaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves came down specially from Masterton, in spite of tlie unpleasant weather, in order to attend this gathering.

At. the Pioneer Club yesterday the first formal club luncheon was held, at which the Hon. Pember-Reeves and Mrs. Reeves were the guests, of honour Long tables were arranged in the luncheon room, and the decorations of St. John’s watt, sweet suitaxis, anff asters were beautiful. , Charming little name cards were provided for the exe. cutive and guests, and a floral buttonhole for everyone. About ninety members attended The president, Miss Amy Kane, presided, and members of the house committee devoted their time in looking sifter the comfort of evervone. The Hon. Pember-Reeves, in the course of a very interesting tall:, mentioned how he was struck afresh on returning to New Zealand bv the fine phvsiaue atid beautv of the chil'dfeii, and incidentally recalled that he was a member of the Government that gave the franchise to women.

The annual “Street Day” of the Wellington Free Kindergarten, to be held on Friday; Dlarch 26, promises to be a success. Collectors will be on the streets from an early hour in the morning until 5 p.m., while produce will be on sale all day at Dfessrs.’ H arcour t’ s > Lattibton Quay. Dlany people have no idea what a wonderful institution the Free Kindergarten is, nor the way in which it is caring fot the young child under school age. These little mites are taught habits" of cleanliness, tidiness, helpfulness to others; the use of their hands in cutting out paper, the shapes of different articles, colours, etc. They are also trained to think, and to express their ideas, and this is found of great use to them when they enter the public school at 5 j’ears old. The Government subsidy meets approximately one-third of the ailnual expenditure, and for the remainder the Kindergarten Association are dependent upon the generosity of our citizens and the individual contribution and donation to the funds.

The nursing divisions attached to the Auckland branch of the St. John Ambulance Association were inspected by Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergiissori. The units represented were the Auckland, the National Reserve, the Epsom, and -the Onehunga divisions, comprising Over 50 nurses First aid and uurs ing demonstrations were given by the various units showing the complete treatment of several types of accidents from the time of the mishap until the patient was rebandaged in hospital. Several of the demonstrations were given by teams who had distinguished themselves with credit at the St John Ambulance competitions held recently in connection with the' Dunedin Exhibition. Her Excellency paid a tribute to the splendid work done by the nursing divisions and the great indirect influence they bad on the community. She said she was sure that the honourable history of the Order of St. John must prove an inspiration to them in their, work. Colonel George Barclay; deputy-chief commissioner in charge of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in New Zealand, thanked Her Excellency for her visit. Tn appreciation of the splendid patronage accorded us by the ladies of Wellington during the last fifteen venrs we have, decided to introduce the following innovation :—Everv twentieth permanent wave will be done free of charge (half-head). and everv five hundredth purchaser of goods or attention will be permanently waved free of charge Results will Be announced Stamford and Co.. Ltd . 68 Willis Street Tel 44—745.—Advt. vVedditigs to be trtisrir must nave nouquefs to harmonise with frocks Miss Murrav 36 Willis Street De liveries anvwhe*s tn Horn-toon VTvt Lustrous and snuc-fitfinq Silk Sheen Stockings do not wrinkle at the ankle Silk Sheen is silk ho«ierv that -on can buv cclelv for its appearance it’s made for double ditrabilitv, and the toes, soles, heels, and carter ’-enis are alwavs reinforced Vet Silk Sheen are sold at only ss. lid.—Advt.

Sir. W. 11. Woodward, the Chief ludee of Samoa, and Mrs. Woodward arrived by the Tofua on a visit to New Zealand on Monday. 1 hey will spend about four months in the Dominion. Lieut.-Colonel F. B. Cresswcll (Christchurch) , who was chief executive officer at the recent New Zealand rille meeting at Trentham, and Mrs. Cresswell, are visiting Auckland, and are staying with their daughter, Mrs. E. B. Bullock, Remuera. Western Samoa is getting very busy making preparations for the visit of His Excellency the Governor-General, who is expected to arrive there about May 'l6. A long list of gaieties is being prepared, m which will be included receptions, a big sports gathering the screening of the picture “Moana of the South ” a citizens’ ball, a visit to Savaii, and visits to-various public institutions as well as to private plantations. It rather looks as though His Excellency and party will have a strenuous time. Tile marriage took place on 1 hursday morning, at St. Luke’s Church, Rotorua, of Margaret King, only daughter of Dr and Mrs. Campbell Duncan, of Rotorua to Dr. Kenneth MacCormick, OSO, F-R C.S. (England), only son of Judge and Mrs. MacCormick, of Aucklaxi The Ven. Archdeacon Chatterton ' officiated. Miss Marjory MacCormick attended her sister as bridesmaid and Dr Ludbrook, of Auckland; was best man After the ceremonv the guests were entertained at a wedding breakfast at tile Grand Hotel, and the toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed bv Dr. P. H. Buck In celebration of the jubilee of the arrival in New Zealand of the pioneers who sailed from England in the Brodrick' Castle, the surviving passengers and their descendants held a gathering in the Farmers’ Union tearooms, Auckland, on Tuesday afternoon. There was an attendance of. about fifty people, including several of the original passengers, among whom may be mentioned- Mrs Thomas J. Harbutt, of Mount Albert, Mrs E. Oldfield, of Takapuna, and Mrs. Battersby, of Albany. The organiser of the gathering was Mr. S Oldfield, of Herne Bay, a son of Mrs Oldfield, who, in welcoming the guests, gave an -'nteresting resume of the eventful voyage, and spoke of the trying hardships the people cheerfully faced in those long ago days. Mr S. J. Harbutt, who came out in the ship as a child, also spoke, and some interesting recollections of the eventful voyage were recalled by the surviving passengers. The voyage was a most exciting one, as the ship, met with a bewildering series of misfortunes, which dogged them up to the last moment of their arrival in Auckland. The'marriage took place on March 18 at the Parish Church, St. Mary’s, Geraldine, of Constance Mary, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. A. W. McArthur, of Forest Road, Geraldine, to Michael S., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Barker, of .Waihi, Woodbury. The service was fully choral, and the Rev. H. Purchas, assisted by the Rev. M. Cocks, officiated. The bride wore a frock of ivory satin crepe, with pleated georgette vest and crystal embroidery. An old lace veil worn by her mother was held in place with a light wreath of white heather and orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of Easter lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Alison Musgrave (cousin of the bridge), wore a Parisian frock of jade green georgette, with silver embroidery, and carried a bouquet of mauve and white sweet peas. Mr. Roland Barker was best man.„ After the ceremony a reception was held at Captain and Mrs. McArthur's residence. The bride’s mother wore a frock of black brocaded crepe de chine, With flared skirt, and vest of Point Bruxelle lace, black hat with ostrich tips, and rust and grey feather boa. Her bouquet was of tangerine roses. Mrs. J. M. Barker wore a black and silver lace frock and black hat. Her bouquet was of pink roses and sweet peas.

Tlie arrangement of the collecting stands m connection with the Wellington Free Kindergarten street day is as follows:—Quinton’s corner, Miss Seaton and helpets; Messrs. Kifkcaldie and Stains, Chilton House School Old Girls’ Association; corner Grey Street and Lambton Quay, Mrs. Gray Young, Mrs Gibbs, and Mrs. De Lautour; Kelbnrn, Miss Marchbanks and Miss Von Dadelszen ; General Post Office, Mrs. Pow and helpers; Bank of New Zealand, Miss Wallace and Mrs. R. Johnston; Gresham ' Hotel, Taranaki Street Mothers’ Club: Albert Hotel corner, Mrs. M. Porter (morn* mg), Mrs. Gault (afternoon); Bank New Zealand (Cuba and Manners Streets), Miss Mitchell and helpers; Cuba Street, Brooklyn Local Kindergarten Committee; Post Office (Courtenay Place), Berhampore Local Kindergarten Committee; Newtown, Wellington South Local Kindergarten Committee. The produce stall at Hcssrs. Harcourts’ is in charge of Miss L Hall and Miss Cable. The following have offered free luncheon, morning and afternoon tea tickets, for the -collectors: Kirkcaldie and Stains, D.1.C., Gresham Hotel, Pier- Hotel, Hotel Grand Central, Te Aro House, Astor House, “Iris,” Gates and Co., Dustins, Regent Cafe, Rialto, Tiffin, “Black and White,” Zealandia Cafe, Victory Lounge “The Palm.” Any contributions to the produce stall at Messrs, Harcourts’ will be welcomed, and can be left any time after 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, or on Friday motning, the day of the sale. St. John Ambulance Bazaar. A meeting called by the St. John Ambulance Association was held in a committee room of the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of considering wavs and means of raising funds for the society’s new building scheme. Dr. Piatts-Mills was in the chair, and there was a representative attendance of members. After discussing various plans for raising tiibiiev, it was decided that their effort should take the form of a bazaar, which will be held in the Town Hall on August 12, 13 and 14. Stalls for the sale of produce, cakes, sweets, flowers, needlework, babies’ clothing, novelties, etc., were allotted to the following:— Needlework, baby clothes, novelties, Wellington Nursing Division (Mrs Stace) and sections; home-made cakes, District Nursing Division (Mrs Strong) ; sweets, Suburban Nursing Division (Mrs Osborn) ; tea-rooms, Mrs. Murphy Miss Griffiths, Miss Clarke, Miss Bock (the latter three subject to consent), and helpers; (towers and pot plants. Mrs Hempton and Mrs. Georoe Castles’ produce. Wellington South Nursing Division, Mrs Gabv, and sections There will be as well bran pies, soft drinks, side-shows, etc., and odier Stalls which it is hoped to a’lot will be a jumble stall (Christie’s). arts and crafts, and a health stall, with demonstrations of work. Mrs. Preston reported that she had received several offers of help, both of gifts' in kind and personal help. AH present formed themselves into a committee, with Mr. P.l-ck as secretary. and with rower to add to their numbers. Tim matter of entertainments will be dealt with by the ■’.itertainment committee.