Woman's World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 51, 23 November 1928, Page 4

Woman's World

Matters of Interest from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Knight, Wellington, have returned from Christchurch. Mrs. Duncan McKay, Wellington, has been staying at Karehana Bay. Mrs. R. Curtis, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. P. Webster, of Herne Bay, Auckland. Mrs. H. Scott has returned to Timaru from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman (Wellington) are visiting the south. Mrs. Kember and Miss J. Robertson are Wellington visitors to Auckland. Mrs. H. Field, of Wellington, is staying in Auckland. Miss M. Waters, of Wellington, Is the guest of Mrs. P. Carter, of Remuera, Auckland. Dr. Louisa Garrett Anderson, C.8.E., of London, is a passenger by the Orient liner Orford for New Zealand, via Sydney (says an exchange). Dr. Anderson is a daughter of the late Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, M.D., notable as a pioneer of women In medicine in Great Britain. Up to the outbreak of war Dr. Anderson was engaged in private practice and hospital work. In September, 1914, she went to France as joint organiser of and chief surgeon to the Women’s Hospital Corps, voluntary unit. She was also chief surgeon in the Military Hospital, Enclall Street, London. Apart from her distinguished practical medical career, Dr. Anderson has found time to write, mostly on medical subjects. Miss Connie Ledger, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Leggatt at Chee-foo, Northern China, is leaving Hong-Kong this week on her return journey to New Zealand. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Leggatt and Mr. Leggatt’s sister, Mrs. Beattie, and her husband, are travelling to New Zealand from China by the same steamer and will spend some months in Nelson. The Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup), accompanied by Commander Byrd and members of the Antarctic Expedition, will probably be present at the Queen of Sheba ball at the Adelphi Cabaret to-night. • • * VISITING THE CAPITAL. Mrs. Greenfield (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs. Norman Perry, Wadestown. Miss Mary Cox, Merivale, is staying in Wellington. She will pay a short visit to Auckland before returning south. Miss M. W. Paterson, of St. Stephen’s Avenue, Parnell, Auckland, is on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. Frank Graham, Christchurch, is visiting Wellington. » » » WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. The Methodist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary held its last meeting for the year at Thori on. There was a fairly representative gathering of all branches, presided over by Mrs. Hill. Pr gress reports of branches were presented. The recent “At Home” was successful, the proceeds being over £6. The resignation of Miss Beatrice Smith as assistant secretary was accepted with regret and Mrs. Clark was appointed in her place. Notice was sent from Mrs. Inglis that February 15 had been set apart as a day of united prayer for missions and a request made that a delegate from the auxiliary should be appointed to speak. It Is sometimes asked why the child races do not lerrn to support themselves, and an answer to this was given by the president, who has been advised that the people of the head station alone, In the Solomons, have given as the result of extra work, a thankoffering of £2340. They have asked that £lOOO of this be given towards the Helena Goldie Hospital and £lOO be donated to the Theological College in Auckland. During the afternoon Sister Winifred explained her plan for exchanging fine linen for hospital bandages. Mrs. Harkness gave an informal talk on the domestic side of life in Tonga, where she lived for ten years. The next meeting will l e held on January 15. The Petone Kindergarten Committee held their eighteenth monthly meeting yesterday. On December 3 and 4 the Petone Benefit Entertainers will give concerts in aid of the kindergarten and the Wilford School at Petone. The children’s Christmas party is to be held on Friday, December 14, at 2.30 p.m., and the children are very busy making surprises for their mothers and Much interest is attached to the conference which is being held in Auckland this week in connection with the Girl Guides’ Association. Among the delegates attending from a distance are:—Mrs. Studholme, Mrs. Harold, and Miss Cocks, of Christchurch; Miss McHardy, Miss McKenzie, and Mrs. Andrews, Hawke’s Bay; Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Evatt, Marlborough; Miss Gray, Miss A. Kebbell, Nelson; Mrs. Andrews, Miss Cheeseman, Otago; Mrs. Macdonald, Southland; Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Hodgson, Mrs. Houston, Miss Hawken, Mrs. Stevens, Taranaki; Miss Walker, Miss Wolters, Miss Sealy, Miss Paterson, Wellington; Miss Warburton, Palmerston North; Mrs. Jordon, Masterton; Mrs. Toombs, Hamilton; Mrs. Wright, Whangarei; Miss Harris, Rotorua; Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Barker (president), Poverty Bay ; Mrs. Brotherton, Frankton. The final meeting for the year of I the Wellington South Nursing Divi- ! sion was held in the Brigade Hall on Tuesday night. There was a large attendance of members, including the president, Mrs. Preston. Mr. Richardson, assistant commissioner, -who conducted the annual inspection, expressed himself as highly pleased with the year's work, and complimented the division on its carefully kept records. During the year a large number of first-aid and other cases had been dealt with by the members as follow ;— First-aid on public duty, 476; tirst-aid privately, 88; and home nursing, 102; total for the year, 666. In addition, the division has begun the after-care of patients from the public hospital. The stores department was inspected by Mrs. Stace, who found everything satisfactory, and Miss Fossette and Mrs. Steptoe examined the books and records. Arrangements were made for public duty at the coming carnival, and street patrol to-morrow during the procession. A shop day will be held at Brooklyn shortly in aid of (he divisional funds. Delicate perfumes, powders and soap are packed in many intriguing ways at J. R. McKenzie's for Christinas gifts. Perfume sprays in coloured glass are in a satin lined box together with an ornamental powder jar to match. Powder, soap and perfume are in a box also, and these make a welcome gift. Two well-known makes are represented—Yardley and Wolff. Lovely little powder-puffs with flower tops are

WEDDINGS. A quiet wedding took place last month, at tlie residence of the bride’s parents, when Eileen Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Simpson, Dannevirke, was married to Sydney, eldest son of Mr. find Mrs. S. S. Parkes, Dannevirke. Only immediate relatives were present, while the ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. T. Macky. The wedding took place at Knox Church, Mastertan, yesterday, of Avis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Emery, of Masterton, to Reuben, youngest son of Mrs. S. Withell, of Mayfield, Canterbury. The bride was attired in ivory georgette, trimmed with Venetian lace. Misses Winifred and Kathleen Emery, who attended as bridesmaids, were attired in blush pink georgette. Lieut. I. R. Withell, R.N.Z.A. (Dunedin), acted as best man, and Mr. R. Emery (Wellington) as groomsman. At a reception held at the Masonic Hall the bride’s mother wore a navy blue coat-frock, with hat to match. The mother of the bridegroom, Mrs. S. Withell, was attired in a dress and coat of black mervelue. The bride travelled in an ensemble suit of navy blue crepe de chine. Their future home will be in Ashburton. The marriage between John McLean, elder son of the late Mr. St. John McLean Buckley, of Redcastle, Oamaru, and of Mrs. Buckley, of Clovers, Hurtmore, Godaiming, and Oonah Pamela, daughter of the late Major-General George Thesiger, C. 8., C.M.G., A.D.C., and of Mrs. Thesiger, of 13 St. Leonard’s Terrace, Chelsea, took place on October 5 at St Peter’s Church, Eaton Square, Loudon. Canon Fancourt Bell, Rural Dean of Sevenoaks, and Vicar of Riverhead, Sevenoaks, performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Gerald Thesiger, and wore a simple and graceful gown of cream ring velvet. The train, also of velvet, was lined and edged with soft cream and gold brocade, and had a tracing of orange flowers at the foot. A filet of myrtle leaves and tiny orange buds secured her tulle veil, and she carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies. Attractive dresses of pale flame-col-oured ring velvet, and wreaths of small green leaves, were worn by the bridesmaids. Miss Eveline Symons, Miss Mary Fancourt Bell, Miss Kay Beynon, and Miss Madelaine du Parcq. They carried sheaves of carnations, toning with their dresses, and also wore the brilliant brooches given them by the bri<le f 'room. The Hon. William Brereton Lewis was best man. The reception was held at the Governor’s House, Chelsea Hospital. ASHWORTH—BALL. A wedding which aroused much interest among the residents of Palmer-

ston North, was solemnised last evening at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, by the Rev. Canon Fancourt, when Kathleen Arini, only daughter of Major and Mrs. W. G. Ashworth, of Batt Street, Palmerston North, was married to Gilbert Ball, of Palmerston North, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ball, of Wellington. The church had been beautifully decorated by the bride’s friends in golden Iceland popples and foliage, and over the weddin.. party hung a bell of gold. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father in her froek of sunset gold tinted taffeta with tightfitting sleeveless bodice and full bouffante skirt, the puffed hips being trimmed with hand-made flowers of gold tissue. The net hem was scalloped and on her wrists were dainty ruffles of net and taffeta. Gathered closely to the head with hand-made flowers, her deep cream illusion veil fell in soft folds forming a train. She carried a sheath of golden-tinted roses. The two bridesmaids were Miss Beryl Pringle (chief) and Miss Dorothy Pegden, who were frocked in Iceland poppy shades f sunset tints. Miss Pringle’s georgette frock had a finely tucked skirt with gold tissue flowers and niching and the swathed sash was finished with a large flower on one hip while Miss Pegden chose a style with a very full flounced skirt falling in handkerchief points and on each point a small cluster of hand-made flowers was gathered. Her swathed sash was also finished with a flower and from her shoulder fell streamers and flowers. Both bridesmaids wore rhinestone necklaces (the gifts of the bridegroom) and fine felt hats turned up in the front with a large drooping feather. They carried bouquets of Iceland poppies. The best man was Mr. H. Petre, and Mr. W S. ''ox was groomsman. At the reception Mrs. Ashworth received her guests wearing a frock of navy mousseline with touches of Oriental trimming and cream georgette and navy hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses. Mrs. Ball, mother of the bridegroom, wore a fig- , ured ensemble of pussy willow silk and hat to tone. She also carried a bouquet , of golden roses. • ’ When Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ball left ' for Wellington, en route for America, where they will make their home, Mrs. Ball was attired in an ensemble of navy repp and marocain, the froek being finished with a eream georgette , tissue, while her close-fittipg hat of soft straw had a diamante ornament in ' front. WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The Dominion officers of the , W.C.T.U. have just met for two days in Wellington to discuss the position of the union work in New Zealand, , and to make plans for the future. After the results of the recent licensing poll had been reviewed in all aspects, the following resolution was passed:—“We express our gratification 1 that America by such a large majority has elected Herbert Hoover, a bone-dry President, thus confirming the verdict already given in favour of national 1 prohibition. Realising that the liquor traffic is a national and an international menace to all that is highest and best in our civilisation, we urge our members to continue their efforts for the protection of their homes and their children from its deadly power. The war against this traffic is world-wide, our referendum but a battle in its long campaign. With unfaltering faith in the righteousness of our cause, and with courage undaunted, we move steadily forward to our goal—the abolition of the beverage use of alcohol and the outlawing of the liquor traffic. Victory, though delayed, is sure to come.” A suggestion was made that unions should arrange to hold business meetings from time to time at night, instead of always in the afternoon. Many keen, intelligent women were debarred from taking an active part in the business of unions because the prosecution of their daily occupations precluded their attendance at afternoon meetings, and thus valuable co-operation was lost, it was urged. Stress was laid also by speakers on the necessity for carrying on unceasing educative work with the new voters, both young and adult, and among the children. Starting with the “cradle roll,” for which the more distinctive .'■EngUall name Pf “little Whitq Ribbon-

ers” might with advantage be adopted, the children are enrolled for total abstinence while they are babies; passing then successively through the L.T.L.’s and the Y.P. Societies, they are trained for efficient service as workers and leaders in every good and righteous cause. Various arrangements were made for the annual convention, to be held in Wellington from March 13 to 21, final details being of necessity left in the hands of the entertaining District Union. A silent vote of sympathy with the Rev. W. J. Williams, on the lamented death of his son, Dr. Harold Williams, news of which had just been received from Europe, was passed. The treasurer furnished an interim statement of the finances, showing a credit balance in all the working funds. Many matters of internal organisetion were discussed, with a view to (heir freim? brought up later before the

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Miss Freda Guy has returned to Palmerston North from a visit to Auckland. Miss Ina Wallace, of Palmerston North, who underwent an operation recently, is reported to be progressing satisfactorily. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Espagne, of Dannevirke, are visiting Rotorua. Mrs. Willis, of Greatford, has been staying with her mother, Mrs. Hewitt, of Palmerston North. Mrs. W. Jacob, of Kiwitea, has been visiting Wellington. Mrs. J. C. Rolleston passed through Palmerston North yesterday on her way home to Te Kulti from Takapau. Mrs. Rupert Carlyon, of “Guavas,” Hawke’s Bay, is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. S. Waldegrave, of Palmerston North. Miss C. E. Warburton (District Commissioner) and Miss Nita McHardy (formerly district captain of Palmerston North) are attending the conference of Girl Guide Commissioners in Auckland. The annual bazaar of the Congregational Church, Masterton, was held on Wednesday afternoon and night. The stalls were in charge of ladies of the guild under Mrs. Jenkin (president) and Mrs. W. Hendry (secretary). Competitions were won respectively by Mesdames Milne, Newton, and Haycroft, Miss Emerson, Messrs. Physic and Frost. Prior to her departure on a visit to Sydney, Mrs. P. Gordon, ladies’ captain of the Masterton Golf Club, was presented by several members with a token of their esteem. Mrs. Gordon Is being accompanied on the trip by her niece, Miss L. Payton. Miss E. Robleson, ladies’ secretary of the Masterton Golf Club, was entertained by the lady members at the links on Wednesday, and presented with a Morocco bag in appreciation of her fourteen years’ office and her valued work in the interests of the club during that time. Miss Alma Perry was asked to accept a golf club and balls in recognition of her valuable services to the club. Miss M. Dyer, inspector of home science to the Education Department, has returned to Wellington from a visit to Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wells, of Masterton, who are leaving for Sydney today by the Tahiti, were met by the staff of the Wairarapa Farmers' Cooperative Association, Ltd., and made the recipients of pres.entations. A shop day held In Masterton on Wednesday in aid of the Fernridge School funds, resulted in the sum of £43 being realised. The arrangements were controlled by a committee composed of Mesdames Horton, Johnston, Keith, Laing, and Payton. Miss Nettie Harper, of Napier, who was the guest of Mrs. C. G. Curtis, Rossall Street, has left on a short visit to Timaru. She will leave New Zealand. on December 18 for Suva, Fiji, where she is to be married to Mr. Martin Tregenna Leslie. Mrs. McKnlght, of Palmerston North, Is paying a visit to her daughter, Mrs. George Holford, Knowles Street, Christchurch. MADAME MENERE’S HINTS ON FURS. When cleaning dark furs, says Madame Menere, secure some clean sand from the beach, if possible, and wash it well. Then put it on a tray, and heat in the oven, until blood warm. Next, lay the fur on. the table, fur side up, and sprinkle portion of the sand over the parts to be cleaned. Now rub the sand well into the fur with the hands, with a rotary motion, and the hot sand will act as blotting paper, absorbing the grease and dirt.—Advt.

Miss E. Russell, of Masterton, has been visiting Palmerston North. Mrs. Simmons (London) is visiting her son, Mr. C. Simmons, Great North Road, Wanganui. Mrs. and Miss Clarke, Wellington, who have been the guests of Mrs. Hopkinson, Waltotnra, to attend her daughter’s wedding, have returned to Wellington. Mrs. G. Kissltng, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Howard Christie, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Hammond, “Ngaruru,” Hunterville. are spending a few days in Wanganui. Mrs. R. Stevenson, Wanganui, was hostess on AVednesday at afternoon tea io entertain Dr. Elspeth Fitzgerald, of Tiinaru. Mrs. D. Neagle. Taihape, has returned from Wellington. Mrs. AV, E. Broderick, who has been visiting Mrs. W. Winks, Ilawera, has returned to Makiriki. Miss P. Marshall, Marton, Is the guest of Mrs. Latham, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Nlcolls, Turakina Valley, have returned from Palmerston North. Mrs. McCracken has left AVanganui for Picton. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. McGregor, Masterton, are visiting Auckland. Mrs. David Caselberg has returned to Masterton from a holiday at Christchurch. Mrs. K. McLaren, of “Hinemoa,” Masterton, is visiting Napier. Mrs. F. R. H. Brice and Mrs. Slower are guests of Mrs. Stewart, Masterton. The Gardening Circle of the Lady Jellicoe Club held a flower show at their club rooms, 'Wanganui, on Wednesday afternoon, Long tables were placed in the corridor, and the exhibits shown there. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. E. Rhodes judged and were afterwards entertained at tea by the club. Awards were made as follow: —Bunch of garden flowers; Mrs, S. Scott, 1; Mrs. H. G. Lewis, 2; Mrs. T. Graham, 3. Six roses (any variety): Mrs. H. Bayly, 1; Mrs. L. B. Barron, 2. Three single roses: Mrs. A. G. Cross, 1. Six annuals; Mrs. A. Bogle, 1. Six perennials: Mrs. A. G. Lewis, 1; Mrs. D. L. Blvth, 2. Tall case: Mrs. 11. V. Hammond, 1: Mrs. D. L. Blyth, 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. H. V. Hammond, 1: Mrs. A. Boyle, 2. The club rooms were decorated with poppies, roses, sweet peas, and stocks. A most enjoyable card party was given by Mrs. J. W. Deem and Miss Deem at Wanganui on Wednesday night in aid of the St. John Ambulance Brigade funds. The rooms were daintily decorated with Iceland poppies. Mrs. Deem received her guests wearing black beaded georgette, and Miss Deem pale pink georgette and lace. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Dawson, Mrs. Deem, Mrs. Gilberd, Misses M. and D. Hamilton, J. and L. Ross, A. and O. Tilley, M. and D. Hall, W. Hean, D. Bourne, C. Gilberd, Messrs. V. Rapson, Benham, P. Dickson, E. Osbaldstone, J. Curtis, E. Gilberd, B. Amer, M. Ross, and L. Deem. A perfect shine on Boots and Shoes is obtained by using C.O. Boot Polish. All shades. Waterproof.—Advt. Lily of the Valley, the bride’s favourite flower, special bouquets designed by F. Murray, Vice Regal florist, 36 Willis Street. —Advt.

Aii energetic figure iu the British Sunday School and Christian Endeavour world, Miss Jennie Street, former editor of the "Sunday School Times,” is shortly coming to New Zealand to help the New Zealand Christian Endeavour Union in an extension campaign. She has received an urgent invitation to undertake this work, and the British Christian Endeavour Union. of which she htts been honorary field secretary for some time, have not. only liberated her for this fresh field of service, but also tire planning to make a financial gift for Christian Endeavour extension in New Zealand. Miss Street is a member of the Society of Friends, and an active member of the Streatham Meeting. The Marton I’lunket Society’s funds benefited to the extent of about £4O as the result of a splendid concert organised by Mr. W. A. Ingle. The performers were Glengarry’s Orchestra, Mrs. McFarlane, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Charles, Misses Crookc, Arams, Hewitt, Kitcat. Murks, L. Scott, It. Rowling, P. True, B. Theed, M. Bush, Messrs. It. Thorby, Kingdom Netherclift, gladden, The performers were entertained at supper by the I’lunket Committee, when Mr. Purnell expressed thanks for the help given so willingly.