WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 16, 13 October 1927, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAB

Miss Nancy Barr lias arrived from Dunedin on a holiday visit.

Miss E. P. Chapman, of this city, is visiting Greymouth.

Lady Carucross returned to Wellington yesterday from a trip to Rotorua.

Mrs. W. H. Triggs left yesterday on a visit to New Plymouth.

Mrs. G. King left last night for a viist to Christchurch.

A Press Association message from Brussels says that the Princess Astrid has given birth to a daughter.

Mrs. S. Brown will entertain a number of early settlers next Saturday to afternoon tea.

Miss G. Dumbleton, of Greymouth, has come to Wellington, where she will reside.

Mr. and Mrs. I'. A. Millar, of Avonside, Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs. Bruce Thomson, the Terrace.

The engagement is announced, states a Wangiiuui exchange, of Dr. Helen Easterfield, of Nelson, to Mr. J. S. Longton Deem, of Wanganui.

Mrs. J. F. Green (Christchurch) _ will leave this week for a holiday visit to Wellington. She will take part in the golf tournament at Heretaunga next week.

Miss Rubv Wilkinson (Sawyer’s Arms Road, Papanui, Christchurch) arrived in Wellington, en route to England. She will be away for about two years.

Miss Anderson (Christchurch) will leave at the end of this week for Ileretaunga, where she will play in the-pro-vincial golf championship.

Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, Mrs. C. 11. Furness, and Miss E. Robertson, of Auckland, are in Wellington to attend the Dominion conference of the League of Mothers, of which Ladv Alice Fergussou is Dominion president.

The annual box-opening of the Young Helpers’ League (Dr. Barnardoe’s Homes) of the Oriental BayRoseneath Habitation, took place on Saturday afternoon, when the president, Mrs. Low, entertained the members to afternoon tea. Prizes were presented by Mr. Mitchell to Betty Riddell, Grace Kyle, Stanley Moore, and Ronald Hutton, whose boxes contained the highest amounts. As a result of the children’s efforts Dr. Barnardoe’s Homes will benefit to the extent of £2l.

Last Saturday over sixty members of the Kelburn Municipal Croquet Club spent a very enjoyable afternoon on their lawns, Kelburn Park, under ideal weather conditions. A number of competitions were held, and all were keenly contested. The prizewinners were: Target, Mrs. Magill, golf, Mrs. Lowery; French, Firs. Marriott; break, Mrs. Gardner; criss cross, Mrs. Rhodes Willianis. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion and appreciated by the players. Miss Alison Sleigh (London), daughter of Mr. S. K. Sleigh, Dunedin, formerly of Christchurch, enjoys the distinction of being the first New Zealand woman to gain the A.R.1.8.A. degree. Mrs. Sleigh, who is at present in England, will return to the Dominion in January, and will probably be accompanied by her daughter. St. Anne’s Bazaar.

The Mayoress, Mrs. G. A. Troup, yesterdav afternoon opened the annual bazaar o'f St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Northland.. Little Betty Plant presented Mrs. Troup with a posy of pansies and begonia, after she had been received bv the Rev. Edwin-Jones, vicar of St. Anne’s. Mrs. Troup, in opening the bazaar, said that since her husband came into office she had realised what good work the women of tlie churches accomplish, and considered that everyone owed 'them a debt of gratitude. Those in charge of the various stalls, which were all well . stocked with dainty home-made articles snd useful goods, were:—Produce stall, Mrs. Harry Platt, Mrs. Macindoe, Mrs. Boyes, and Mrs. Mahoqey; sweets stall, Mesdames Read, Macarthur, Johnson, and Edwards; vestry stall, Mesdames S. 11. Rastall and Wilkinson; cake stall, Mesdames Frederick Platt, Honser, and Blackmore; guild stall (plain and fancy work), Mesdames T. Plant, Bowles, and Stevens; Boys’ Bible Class' /books and stationery - ), 'Mr. F. Platt and Bible Class; Girls’ Bible Class stall (toys), Mrs. Cameron and Girls’ Bible Class; ice-cream stall. Misses Rene Mahoney and Mavis Macindoe; afternoon tea, Mesdames Bowcock, Good, Gill, Page, and Miss Jones. Citizens’ Day Nursery.

The monthly meeting of the Citizens’ Day Nursery was held on Monday, when the following were present :— Mesdames Gray (president), Frazer, Adamson, W. Luke, Murphy, Levy. Brent, and Clarke; Misses Moss and Cable. Apologies were received from Lady Luke, Mrs. Firth, Mrs. Reid, and Mrs. Leicester.

The matron’s and house supervision committee’s reports show the work to be going on smoothly, with a steady increase in numbers. Some amusement had been caused by a man’s mistaking the institution for a horticultural nursery. On realising his mistake lie left a donation, with the advice that a “help the mothers” noticeboard would help the cause. Ou September 29 the committee entertained a party of wives of Ministers of the Crown at morning tea, when they had the opportunity of seeing the nursery at work, and declared themselves immensely interested.

The following gifts were gratefully acknowledged:—Mrs. Murphy (apnles), Mrs. Board (flowers), Mrs. Sharp (fruit), Mrs. A. P. Reid (clothes), Mrs. Webling (clothes), Lady Hunter (books), Mrs. Gray (home-made rusks and perambulator straps), Mrs. Clarke (prunes'), Mrs. Cane (toys), Mrs. Chilman, Petone (flannel knickers), Mrs. R. C. Kirk (tunic and knickers), anonymous (woollen jersey), Mr. Rod (bones). New Zealand Trawling Company (fish), Mrs. R. Kennedy and Mr. D. G. A. Cooper, £1 Is. each.

CROQUET SEATOUN CLUB The opening of the Seatouu Croquet Club took place yesterday afternoon, when, although the weatner was not very propitious, there was a good attendance, including a number of visitors from other clubs. The occasion was a special one, for during the year the members have raised a considerable sum of money, and with this they have improved the green, widened it, made a new fence, and a small summer house, and the result is very creditable to the club. Airs. McGirr, the president, mentioned this, and Airs. Barnett (wife of the president of the Bowling Club), who opened the season, congratulated the members on the excellent work done and the. improvements which would bring the club into line with others. 'Che want of space had considerably cramped the players formerly. The president of the bowling' green had said it would not have been possible to carry out these improvements without the great financial. assistance of the ladies. Airs. Barnett hoped they would have a very successful season. There werp a number of competitions, and the visitors were entertained to afternoon tea. This was served in the pavilion, and the tables were decorated in the club’s colours, yellow and green, carried out with yellow tulips, Iceland poppies, and Christmas and maidenhair fern. Airs. Barnett was presented with a bouquet of yellow tulips, Mrs. McGirr with pink, and Airs. Easterbrook Smith (secretary) with one in red. Among the; visitors were Airs. Austin, (president) and Airs. E. McKenzie (secretary) of the Wellington Croquet Association. The following were the results of the competitions: Clock, Airs. AlcElroy (Heremai Club) ; angles, Airs. Heynianson (Island Bay); target, Airs. Burd (Karori) ; tunnel, Alesdatnes Taylor and Kelly (Waimarie) ; ladder, Airs. Fletcher (Island Bay). WELLINGTON GREENS The Wellington Club opened its greens vesterday, and the Alayor (Air. G. A. Troup) attended and made a cheery rpeech to the members and visitors. Airs. Troup was unable to attend, but Miss Troup hit the first ball, and received the bouquet intended for her mother. Air Burn, chairman of Reserves Committee of the City Council, and Miss Burn were also present. They were received by the president (Airs. Hendry), the vice-president (Airs. Billing),' secretary (Mrs. Richard), and treasurer (Airs. Roberts), and All. Richards handed buttonholes to the two gentlemen. The lawns arc in very good condition, and'the third lawn makes the V'ork of the committee easier, for there is room for all players. The. pavilion is small, but very compact, with kitchen and cupboards complete, and in order to carry out their colours, yellow and black,'on the tea tables, the committee had deep black tulips specially sent from Auckland, with the yellow ones in the vases. . . There were a large number of visitors, representatives being present from the following clubs: Waimarie, Ngaroma, Eastbourne, Lyall Bay, Island Bay, Mt. Victoria, Karori. Kelburn, Hataitai, Lower Hutt, and Newtown. Junior Red Cross. The monthly report of the Junior Red Cross secretary states that at the request of Dr. Ada Paterson, a collection of Junior Red Cross propaganda was forwarded to Air. H. Brinsted, Superintendent of Education, Raratonga, Cpok Island. The secretary of the British Red Cross wrote stating that the Ministry of Health had asked the British Red Cross if they would send material for the health section at the Agricultural Show, Suva, and asked us to co-operate with them by sending an exhibit. This has been forwarded to Suva. Kilbirnie School, Sunnyside, Whangamarine, Queen Alargaret College, Hokowhitu, Flemington, and Lyall Bay Circles all have been active among the sick and poor. The majority of circles still continue to take an interest in overseas correspondence, Mother Hubbard’s cupboard, and first aid and home nursint£. Among those present at the Adelphi Cabaret on Monday night were: Lady Fergusson, Misses Fergusson, Alys Duncan, Hadfield, Dr. and Airs. Harcourt Arthur, Air and Airs. J. W. Salmond, Messrs. G. J. Little (Government House), Captain Bruce, Captain Price, Messrs. I. AlacEwan, and P. Ward. The special oriental night to be held at the cabaret to-night promises to be most enjoyable.

Legion of Frontiersmen. A dance was held in the Mokoia Hall last night by the Legion of Frontiersmen, it being the anniversary of the reforming of the legion in Wellington. There was a large attendance, and a very enjoyable time was spent by all present. Squadron-Leader LieutenantColonel R. St. J. P.eere, D. 5.0., V.D., was present with Mrs. Beere, who wore black silk with side panels of red veiled in black lace. Others present included Captain Martyn Roberts and Mrs. Roberts, Lieut. Graham, Lieut. Hursthouse, Lieut. Delaney, and two of the ladv members of the squadron— Matron L. Brandon, who wore green and white velvet embossed georgette over silver.tissue, Matron Pengelly, who was in black with silver lace. The only other lady member (Matron Speed) was unable to be present. The Prime Minister, a member of the legion, sent an apology for his absence. Several of the men wore uniform, dark blue tunics with epaulettes of chain mail, and quite a number of medals were to be seen. Also nearly all the men present were wearing the badge, which is a very pretty one—the Cross of St George within a circle and the Union Jack'in a circle within the cross. The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Lieuts. Graham and Delaney, Sergts. McLeod, Pitch, and McNicol, Cornoral Wales, and Troopers Gardner, Wetherall, Paddon, Wlntcombe, Dnthic, and Harvey. Trooper C. G. Harvey was hon. secretary.

Continental models at Geotge and Doughtv’s, Ltd , include smart black frocks 'in becoming modes. A black crepe de chine (rock is trimmed with white tops and many scarlet buttons and loops This frock is £6 15s Another black crepe de clime has cmbroideries in scarlet, black, and gold, and is s‘2s. (id. Another of these crepe de chine models has a panel down the front of finelv pleated georgette. 1 lie front is shirred into the waist-line, ami the back is slightly pouched. An attractive frock in black crepe de chine has a tucked ninon vest and cuffs, and the new adjustable tier neckline. Fine hemstitching is very decorative on a black frock, which is lined with ivory net. AU these models are exceptionally good value.—-Advt.

Tenana Mission, A meeting to welcome Miss Leetch, who has been engaged for 30 years in Missionary work among tho women and iris of Northern India, was held yesterday in the Y.W.C.A. Ibe Rev. Dr. Pinfold, the local president, occupied the chair, and welcomed the visitor, who was introduced by Mrs. Caughley. Miss Leetch was the recipient of a posy made by Miss Dawson. A recitation was given by Miss B. M. Smith, secretary, and was much appreciated. Afternoon tea was dispenser! bv the members of the. committee, after which Miss Leetch addressed those present on Tenana work in the villages and hospitals in and around Jaunpur. which it is the special earn of tho societies in New Zealand to support and maintain. A hearty vote ot thanks to the speaker brought a most interesting meeting to a close. Donations will lie received by Miss V. .1. Dawson. 13 Caroline Street. Flowers for Invalids Posies of irag rant flowers bring cheer and happiness to the sick room" Miss Murray, Vice o«ral Floriste. 3fi Willis Street.—Advt.