WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 256, 28 July 1927, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Mrs. J. Blair, of Gisborne, is in Marton and will later visit Wellington.

Mrs. Beetham, of Palmerston North, is visiting her son in Masterton.

Mrs. W. Malcolm is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Williams, in Gisborne.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Schadick, of Wellington, are in' Christchurch.

Mrs. Barrv-Martin (Wellington) is with Miss Hassell in Timaru.

Mrs. Stock lias returned to Dunedin from Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Fraser-Hudson, of Wellington, are staying in Auckland.

Miss R. Powles has returned to Palmerston North .after a holiday in Wellington.

Miss M. C. Cameron, of Palmerston North, is at present on a visit to Wellington.

The Railway Department’s annual dance will take place in the Adelphi Cabaret next week.

Miss N. Monckton, of Palmerston North, will leave for Wellington this week.

Mrs. W. H. Hall has returned to Palmerston North after spending three weeks in Wellington.

Itfrs. C. Bonner, of Wellington, is spending a short holiday with friends in Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Carruthers left Auckland yesterday to take up residence in Wellington.'

Miss Phyllis Gash, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned to Auckland. ”

Mr. Mervyn Player has returned to Wellington after spending a short holiday in Featherston. (

' Miss Eva Howe (Welliturton) is spending a holiday in Featherston, and is the guest of Mrs. C. Rea.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Davis, of Palmerston North, -are spending a holiday at Day’s Bay.

Mrs. H._ M. Boddington and Miss Nina of Masterton, have come to Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearce, of Wellington, were visitors to Palmerston North last week end, where they were staying with Captain and Mrs. S. V. Trask.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilf reel MacLaurin, who have been on a visit to Wellington and Wanganui, have been the guests of Mrs. W. G. MacLaurin, “Waipura,” for a few davs.

Some of the members of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union visited Parliament last night, and at the supper adjournment they were entertained by the Hon. O. J- Hawken and 'Miss Hawken in the Ministers’ room. They will be the guests of Their Excellencies .the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson at afternoon tea at Government House on Friday. Gue of the most interesting events of the year, in connection with St John Ambulance, is the annual competitions. They will be held on November 11 and 12, when the public will be ’ble to witness the work. Divisions are xpected to make these a success by uaking the entry large. In continuance of their winter prog--amme the social committee of the r nsuranc’e Officers’ Guild will hold a ■lance next month, when it is hoped hat a large number of Guild members l nd friends will be present. The ar■angements are in the hands of Messrs. ’Mlowav (North British and Mercanile) and F. Shand (1.0. A. The dance m June 3 was a great -success and the ■onimittee hope to eclipse their last effort. The annual ball in the Town Hal will take place in September. Concert at Ohiro Home. On Monday the inmates of the Ohiro Home, were favoured with a visit from the “Four Square Club,” of Hataitai, under the leadership of Mr Luke, and they gave an acceptable concert aufl supper which was greatly appreciated. The following programme was presented:—Song, Miss Dykes; recitation, Miss Smart; song, “Beware,” Mr. Dowling; piano .solo, Mr. N. Dowling; song, “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” Miss Richard; piano solo, Mr. Glover; song, “White Wings,” Miss Marjorie Moston; duet, “Come to the Fair,” Messrs. Dykes and, Dowling; recitation, “To be continued in our next,” Mr. Gardiner; songs-, “Cornin’ Through the Rye” and “Annie Laurie,” Mme. Roscoe; violin solo, Mr. H Dowling; recitation, Mr. Lautie; duet, Mr. and Miss Dykes; recitation, Miss Rolls; recitation, Mr. Dowling; song, Mme. Roscoe; piano monologue, Mr Laurie. At the conclusion of the entertainment a very hearty vote of thanks was tendered by the inmates to their entertainers. Holders of invitations to the Vacuum Oil Co., Pty., Ltd.’s annual staff dance to-morrow night are reminded that a btrsi will leave the Masonic Hall, Wellington Terrace, at midnight for Oriental Bay and at 1.15 aim. for Hataitai and Kilbirnie, and also Kelburn and Karori. Softly-waved hair makes a flattering frame for any face, and a permanent wave by Stamford’s artists will ensure that confidence and peace of mind which are entirely dependent on how your hm’r is cut, waved, and dressed We offer unequalled service in Staining, Marcel, and Water-waving, Shingling, Massage, and Shampooing Agents, Elizabeth Arden’s Toilet preparations. Stamford and Co., Ltd , Willis Street. ’Phone, 4-1—745.— Advt. ( COLDS QUICKLY RELIEVED. Nature’s way is the best way to relieve colds, and that is the Comenthol wav. Comenthol is conveniently inhaled from the palms of the bands. It gives quick and gratifying relief to the inflamed membranes, and it clears the head immediately. Comen thol is obtainable at Is c d a bottle from chemists everywhere. Fairbairn, Wright, and Company, wholesale agents.—Advt. Thoughtful women recognise the importance of placing their orders for Spring and Summer Frocks as early as possible. This matter may bo discussed at Mrs. Wiseman’s Rooms, Mandel’s Buildings, 101 Willis Strfct. I 'Phono 17 —4,22 for appointment.—Advt. Debutantes’ posies now being booked. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt,

ORPHANAGE STREET DAY

The City Council has granted permission for a street day lor St. Joseph’s Orphanage, ana has fixed the date lor to-morrow. Au energetic committee of ladies has been preparing lor this event for tile past three mouths, and is leaving no stone unturned to make it a success. St. Joseph’s Orphanage has no endowments or regular income, and all support of 300 children in it is obtained by voluntary efforts. There still remains a large debt on the properly at Upper Hutt. Friday, therefore, will be an opportunity for the public of Wellington to show their practical sympathy end support to this worthy institution.

The following are the street stalls and tlie names of the ladies allocated tc each:—-Quinton’s Corner: Mesdauies Gibbs, • Grace-White, Bolton, Manneruig, Weybourne, McKeoweu, Hickmott, Taylor, Seile, Barnett, Murphy, Dunne, Misses O’Malley, Saunders, McDonald, Gibbs, Breen, Kirkcaldie and Stains: Mesdauies Thrower, Ross, Thompson, Healey, Whitaker, Fortune, O’Reilly, Collins, De Muth, Adaius, Pickering, Misses Lynch, Mazzole, Meo, Sheridan, Nash, Thwaite, Griffin, Mitchell. Boulcott Street: Mesdames Quinn, O’Sullivan, O’Flaherty, McKenzie, Morrison, Logan, Gamble, Lockwood, Jones, Plummer, Strickland, Small. Bank of New Zealand (Stewart Day-sou’s) : Mesdames Myers, Pow, Pocqck, Preshaw, Gaunt, Misses Sheeran, Powell, Cooper, Jackson, Murphy, Beckingsale, Preshaw, Chqte, Shields, Buckley, Hunter. Bank of New Zealand (Cuba Street) : Mesdames J J. L. Burke, Scott, L’Estrange, White, Leahy, Fisher, Gawiti, O’Flaherty, Meyers, McCormack, Hoskins, Galloway, Gilligan. Courtenay Place: Mesdames Keogh, Spurway, Kelliher, Parsonage, Harriss, Williams, Hawthorne, Gibbons, Harvey, Burke, Allen, Wells, Black, Langdon, Misses Keogh, Burke. Rintoul Street: Mesdames Hughes, Gleeson, Clark, Fitzgibbon, Haydon, Kelly, Murphy, Lawlor, Heather, Campbell, Moore, Scanlon, Kennedy, Rasmussen, Craig, Thurston, Saunders, Louglinan, Misses O’Regau, Scanlon, and Craig. I’etoue stall: Mesdames Henley, Powell, McKelvie, Johnson, Fox, Ryan, Purcell, Wilcox, Mcßride, Walsh, Bowls, Burns. G.P.0.: Miss Bown, Mesdames Compton, Dalton, Tyson, O’Kaue, Fehnessy, Lawlor, Pearce, Kennedy, Hannan, Kelly, Murray, Madigan, Misses Treadgold, Condon, McParland, Kelly, O’Driscoll, Peoples, Burke.

Residential Nursery. The Hon. Dr. Collins presided at the monthly' meeting of the executive of the Women’s National Reserve Residential Nursery, Owen Street. The members congratulated Dr. and Mrs. Kemp upon the birth of their sou. The treasurer, Mrs. G. M. Morris, reported subscriptions from Lady Beauchamp of £6 65., also the anonymous gift of £1 from L.A.C. The members expressed grateful thanks for. these offerings, also for the gift of £lO 10s. from the Rugby Football Association. Misses Bennett and Sheppard were thanked for voluntary help. ' The Management Committee also met The committee very deeply regretted having to refuse to admit so many children, but it was impossible to admit all applying for admission. Beds for children of maternity cases were booked months ahead, and these had to be given preference. A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of Mrs. Avery, who had been associated with tlie work for years, the members standing in silence. Miss Freeman reported upon the progress of the w;ork for Violet Day, which is to be held on August 12, when it is hoped sympathisers and friend? will rally round the workers and send gifts of flowers, cakes, etc., to tlie various stalls. The committee and matron hwirtily thanked the following donors of gifts: Anonymous from Tauranga, Seatoun and Miramar branches, Wellington East Girls’ College, Mrs. Rudkin, Mrs Porter, Mrs. Priestley, Mrs. McNair, Miss Sheppard, Miss Saunders, Miss Bennett, Mrs. Wallace (Karori), Lower Hutt branch, Mr. Embury, Lady Beauchamp, Mrs. McKie, Mrs. Morrison, Kelburn-Northland branch, Wadestown branch, Thames branch, Mrs. Clino, Mrs. Morris, Miss Peach, Mrs. N. Groves, Mrs. McArthur, Miss Hall. British and Foreign Bible Society. The annual meeting of the Petone branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at the' residence of the president (Mrs. Kerr). The president introduced the organising secretary for the Wellington area, who congratulated thfe members on their splendid results, especially paying a high tribute to. the secretary (Mrs. Laurie). The speaker also outlined the work at home and abroad. The Rev. Lochore gave an interesting and instructive address upon the state of the Moslem world.

The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Kerr; vice-presidents, Mesdames Loan, Locliore and Edridge; committee, Mesdames Laurie, Young, Lockwood, Maud, Coles, Muratroyd, Lockhead, Hope, Greening, Annett and Misses Laurie, Kydd and Fraser. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs. Kerr. Women’s Missionary Union. The annual rally of the Methodist Women’s Missionary Union was held recently. The afternoon meeting took the form of a social gathering, at which the chair was taken by the Rev. E. Patchett. Several musical and elocutionary items were contributed, and the Rev. C. Olds, 8.A., of Lower Hutt, gave an address, basing his remarks di Basil Matthew’s Look, “The Clash of Colour.” There were stalls selling flowers and general produce. Afternoon tea was served. A number stayed for "high tea” at 6 o'clock, and for’ the evening concert, at 7.45, when the church hall was almost filled with a very appreciative audience. The concert opened with a vocal quartet by Mrs. McAlister, Miss Southerland, and Messrs. Stokes and Haynes, followed by a tableau, “Jeptha Remembers His Promise.” A song by Mr. W. B. Brown was followed by A. A. Milne’s plav, “A Maker of Dreams,” with Miss Mavis Rolls in the title role, Fay Smythe as Pierette, and Gwen Richards as Pierrot. A trio, piano, violin, and ’cello, was given bv Mr. and Airs, Davis and Miss Lilia Hill, and Miss Fletcher gave two humorous recitations. Another playlet, entitled “The Stepmother,” was given, the cast including Misses M. Davies, Betty Baillie, Nancy Cashman, and Bettv’ Luke. Mrs. Astill sang a solo, and a duet with Mrs. Clayton. The concert ended with another tableau, entitled "Now the Day is Over.” Thanks were given to Mrs. Rowe for arranging the musical programme, and thanks are due by the organisers to the voting people of the Hataitai Methodist Church, who gave so much time to the getting up of the plays and tableaux, and to Mrs. *1 hirkell. and Mrs. Cooper for their patient training of the subjects in the tableaux great praise is due. The financial result of afternoon and evening was nearly £69,