WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 297, 14 September 1927, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Mr .aud Mrs. F. A. Blair have returned Irom Auckland.

Miss M. Waters, of Auckland, is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. Williams (Wellington) is visiting .Wangauui.

Mrs.' 11. Lima left Greymouth on Saturday for Wellingtou.

Mrs. Mat shall, of Masterton, is a visitor to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Napier, Roslyn Road, Napier, are in Wellington.

Miss Sliieb (Midhirst) is on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. J. Coull, of Wanganui, is visiting Wellington. —- *X Miss Dement, of Wellington, is staying with Airs. C. Turnbull, Palmerston North.

■ Mr. and Mrs. S. Blackley and family, who have been staying in Auckland, have returned to Wellingtou.

Mrs. H. D. Crawford, who has been on a visit to Auckland, has returned to Welliugton.

Mrs. Brown (Rapanui) is spending a holiday in Wellington, where she is the guest of her sister, Miss Putt.

Mrs. T. Fisher (Te Kings) has left Greymouth for Wellington and Auckland on holiday.

Miss Kershaw has returned to Wellington after spending a holiday in New Plymouth.

Miss King, who has been on a visit to Auckland, returned to Wellington on Mondav.

Miss P. Bird, of Wellington, is visiting Napier and is the guest of . Mrs. B. Bear.

Mrs. Vizer, who was with Mrs. W. R. Fea in New Plymouth, has left for Wellington.

Miss Elsie Oddie left New Plymouth on Saturday for Wellington after a visit to Mrs. J. C. Oddie (Le Cren Street).

Mr. and Mrs. Trube, visitors from the United States, who been touring New Zealand, have left for Australia.

Miss Muriel Young has returned to Wellington after a visit to her parents, Mf. and Mrs. W. H. 11. Young, in Hamilton.

Miss R. Craig (Hastings), who is a member of the Wellington Dental Clinic-, is spending a short holiday at home.

Miss V. M. Greig, of the Wellington Girls’. College, spent the vacation with her sister, Mrs. C. .Wilson, in Napier, aud has now returned to Wellington.

Mrs. A. B. Campbell, France Road, returned to Napier at the end of the week, after a visit of a few weeks’ duration in Wellington.

Mrs. Andrews, Palmerston North, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cuthbertson, St. John’s Hili, Wanganui, has returned home.

Mrs. C. Earle will hold an "at home’’ in the Kel.bijrn Kiosk shortly on behalf of the Junior Reform and Constitutional League, The Prime Minister and.other Ministers of the Crown will be present.

Following is the list of hostesses for the'Community Club this week:—Today, Airs. H. Lnndius; to-morrow, Mrs. •K. Fraser; Friday, Mrs. E. Muir; Monday, Miss Edna Norwood.

' After visiting relatives and friends in Wellington and Lower Hutt, Mrs. F. Neilson left last night by the Limited express for Taihape, wfyere she will be the guest of Mrs. Nicholls. After a few days’ stay in Taihape she will leave for her home in the north.

_ New Zealanders who received invita tions. to the Royal Garden' Party at Buckingham Palace were: blisses Dorothy C. and M. Adine Acton-Adams, Mrs. John Barker, Mrs. Richard Barker, Miss Patricia Barker, Mrs. F. S. Batchelor, 'Miss June Batchelor, Patricia Barker, Mrs. F. S. Batchelor, Mr. W. S. Bean, 0.8. E., Miss Louisa Bean, Miss Aiisa Burns, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Caws, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. A. Coldicutt, Mrs. lan Duncan, Miss Agnes Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. C. Elgar, Sir George and Lady Elliot, Mrs. Herbert Elworthy, Miss Margaret Elworthy, Mrs. James Findlay, Miss C. B. Fitzherbert, Mr. and Mrs. Norton Francis, Miss Francis, bliss bl. Gibson, blrs. Strachan Goldingham, blrs. J 11. Grigg, Mrs. Stanton Harcourt, Mrs. W. E. Herbert, Miss Dorothy Herbert, Professor ,I. Hight, Mrs. Cockburn Hood, blr. R. C: Horton, Mrs. C. V. Houghton, Miss Beryl Houghton, Captain and Mrs. L. M. Isitt, Mrs. W. D. Lysnar, bliss Winifred Lysnar, blrs. A. 11. Miles, Miss Hilda Miles, Miss F. Morey, Miss R. Mandi, Miss Sybil Nathan, Miss Rosemary Rees, Mrs. Egerton Reid, bliss J. Reid, Mrs. Vivian Riddiford,' bliss Jocelyn Riddiford, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ritchie, blrs. Malcolm Ross, Miss Jean Shirtcliffe, Mrs. A. L. Singer, Mrs. C. Stanley Smith, Miss L. Smith, blrs. Eric Stevens, blr. and Mrs. J. F. Studholme, bliss Dorothy Theomin, Mrs. Charles bliss Sheila Todd, Mr and Mrs. L. O. H. Tripp, Miss Joan Tullv, bliss C. E. Veale, blr. and Mrs. W. Waddell, Mrs. L. T. Watkins, Miss Watkins, blr. and blrs. C. G. White, Mrs. C. A. Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wilding, Lady Williams, Mr. and blrs. 11. B. Williams, blr. and blrs. A. Liston Wilson.

“Eve,” No. 10 Woodward Street, rather thinks that sports garments are the keynote for the early spring mode. The new uucrushable chenille which docs not rub makes some attractive suits for wearing oh informal occasions. In leaf green, the jumper has. horizontal tucks, a square neck-line finished with a flower o[ self material, and the skirt is pleated. Another suit is of Alice blue with Cardigan coat trimmed with scalloping. A very smart tennis suit is of cream chenille with cardigan coat and .pleated skirt. This suit is in a large size. An exceedingly cheap suit is four guineas, in green stockinette jumper and pleated skirt of fine check tweed to match.. The jumper is trimmed with the tweed.—Advt.

Ladies who have bad their bair permanently waved by ordinary methods are pleasantly surprised at ’’e soft suppleness of the Eugene wavt by the new steam process The gentle persuasion of the hair by harmless steam demands no sacrifice of the hair’s natural softness, silkiness, or sheen. In the capable and experienced bands of jur Adele Piesse, a beautiful wave is assured. Stamford and Co., Ltd., 63 Willis Street, and at Auckland. Telephone 41—745.—Advt. Flowers for invalids. Posies of fragrant flowers bling cheer and happiness to the sick room bliss Murray, ViceRegal Fioriste, 36 Willie Street.,—Advt.

Rose Day Appeal. By advertisement appearing in another column, a meeting of ladies is called for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the club rooms, 12 Brandon Street, to make arrangements for the-annual “Rose Day” appeal, which will be held on Armistice Day, November 11. . It has been decided that the funds raised this year will be allocated to the Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Benevolent Fund, the Women's National Reserve (War Graves branch’), and the St. John Ambulance Association.

Wedding at St. Paul's. The wedding was quietly celebrated at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral yesterday afternoon of Christine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amelius . Smith, of Island Bay, to Charles, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. 11. Webb-Bowen, of Nelson. The Ven. Archdeacon Johnson officiated, aud the bride was given away by her mother, while Mr. D. Tripe attended the bridegroom. The bride wore beige georgette and lace embroidered in gold thread, and a wide black hat with beige ospreys. Mrs. Smith was in black charmeuse and black hat, and carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers. The bride carried a bouquet of primroses aud borouia. After the ceremony a few old friends and relatives were entertained at Island Bay by Mr. and Mrs. Amelius Smith. The house was decorated with masses of spring flowers, primroses decorating the table where tea was served. Among those present were Mrs. Frank Smith, in an ensemble suit of grey and blue, and hat to. match; Mrs. Yates, in beige lace; Miss Howarth (Dunedin), Miss Louise Brandon, in grey satin nioracain and small grey hat; Mrs. Harty, Airs. Percy Brandon, and Mrs. Palmer. When later the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon the bride wore a suit of beige and brown checked moracain, and velour hat to tone, aud a fur coat. Among the presents was a chair from the Masseurs’ Associations to the bride. Air. and Airs. Webb-Bowen’s future home will be in Dannevirke. The two families are very well known in New Zealand, Air. Amelius Smith having been aide-de-camp to Sir George Grey, when he was .Governor of New Zealand, and later to Sir George Bowen. He was then appointed to a position in the Government Audit Department, which he held till his retirement, some years ago. The late Mr. C. H. WebbBowen was for many years resident at Westport, and then for about twenty years in. Nelson, the family making many friends in both places. The bridegroom has been a resident of Dannevirke. RED CROSS SOCIETY AIEETING OF WELLINGTON BRANCH. The Wellington centre of the New Zealand branch of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John met yesterday, Mr. J. Burnett ingThe Dominion executive asked that the branch fall into line by closing its books on December 31, ' instead of Alarch 31, as at present. - The secretary (Captain M. S. Galloway) stated that this was considered desirable so that the annual meeting of the society could be held earlier in the year, anil escape the unseasonable winter weather. The branch decided to accede to the executive’s suggestion. The medical superintendent at I’ukeroa Sanatorium acknowledged, with thanks, the receipt of a number of putters forwarded by the society for use of the patients’ at the institution. "These putters,” said the communication, “are much appreciated, and will be made good use of by our patients both on the putting greens aud the golf links attached to the sanatorium.” The matron of the Red Cross Home, Hobson Street, acknowledged, with sincere thanks, the following gifts received during the month of AugustFlowers, Lady Bell, Mrs. Paul Hunter, Aliss Poole, Porirua gardener; butter, Mrs. C. Williams; magazines and records, Wellington .East Girls’ College; magazines, Mrs. Cresswell; mirrors, Mrs. Norris; "Sporting and Dramatic,” Mrs. Gear; papers, etc., Hon. Dr. W. E. Collins, Mrs. Hadfield; "Hansards,” Mr. J. Burnett.

MOVING PICTURES DISCUSSED BY INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. That the question of moving picture films is being much l thought of all over the world is shown by the very animated discussion which took place at the recent meeting of the International Council of Women at Geneva, the report is as follows: —Very interesting communications were received from the different national councils, and particulars were given by delegates present of many Governments which have realised the importance of the kinema and have given grants towards educational films. In nearly every country successful efforts have been made in censoring the films, and in many cases neml.e-s of national councils have been appointed to serve on the censorship co'.iu.ittves. Even young people from 18 to 20 years of age have been appointed to serve on these committees and asked to give their advice.

Opinion appears to be divided as to a fixed limit of age for the admission of children to the kinema. In many cases great efforts have been made to secure that films of an educational character shall be shown in the schools, troth in town and in country,’sometimes by means of caravans. In some countries school children are obliged to attend educational kinema shows in the schools, while in others young people are only allowed to attend shows which are' specially given for them and which are obliged to end at 8 o’clock. In many countries the rules are very strict and young- people are not admitted to a)l the shows. The limit of age is usually fixed at 16 years, but Germany and Hungary have fixed, the age at 18. Efforts are also being made by means of advertisements to distinguish between films given for the young aud those intended for adults. Inquiries are being made as to the effect of the kine.tnas on the young, an excellent educative agent, when it is a question of films of a high standard, but often prejudicial to health because of the crowded theatres and the flickering films which tire the children. The women who serve on the censorship

committees also attend the performances and see that the theatres are hygienic. Societies have also been formed for the improvement of the kinemas. The European Kinema Congress, which took place at Basle in April, 1U27, gave opportunity for a most useful exchange of views on all these questions. Ou the subject of the educational value ol ■ films, it may be noted that from a report published by the International Labour Office, it appears that films of a moral and interesting character succeed better than those of a sensational kind. The committee then considered the suggestions brought forward by Mme. Dreyfus-Barney, and the tollowing resolutions were unanimously carried (I) That films engendering ideas of war and hatred among the peoples should be suppressed. (2) That an international exchange of educational, films and of details relating to hygienic conditions in the. theatres would be available. (3) That it is desirable to aim at intellec-

tual, artistic, and moral perfection n> / films and to endeavour to secure the , most-complete co-operation in all that concerns the kinema. (-1) I hat cooperation is desirable between scientists, technicians, and propagandists, with S' view to the teaching of hygiene bv means of films. (5) ’1 hat the action of the League of Nations in approaching the Governments to urge uniform legislation on the subject of the kinema, specially , with regard to customs, be supported. (6) That performances be arranged where amusement and instruction can be blended,-so that the working classes may at the same time get education and relaxation. The chairman - drew attention to the importance of co-operation with such international associations as those working for child welfare, the International Labour Office, and the Committee for Social Education of the Institute of Intellectual Co-operatiou. Airs, and Miss Grix, who have been visiting New Plymouth, have returned io Wellimrton.