Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 262, 1 August 1929, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Fat and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. H- G- Teague, of Wellington, is in Auckland.

Mrs. A. P. Smith, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Miss M. King, of Wellington, returned from Australia by the Aorangi. Mrs. Alan Strang, of Heretaunga, is visiting Auckland.

Recent guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, included Miss O. Gunnen, Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hunt, and Miss Edwards (Wellington) are visiting Christchurch. Mrs A. L. Woods and Miss Cynthia Woods, of Wellington, are staying in Christchurch.

Mrs. D. Sent has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs. A. E. Pearce, in the Wairarapa.

Mrs. W. E. Caldow, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland, en route for Norfolk Island.

Mrs J. D. Gray, Auckland, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. Hadfield, Paraparauinu. Miss Helena Harcourt and Miss H. Mackenzie, of Wellington, are visiting in Gisborne.

Lady Nolan (Auckland) is visiting Christchurch, and is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Harold Barker. Miss Bonnie Hilliard, who was engaged to be married to the late Lieutenant Keith Anderson, was a through passenger on the Aorangi for Honolulu, ' where she will spend a holiday and attempt to regain her health (says the Auckland ‘•Sun.’’). Lieutenant Anderson was the pilot of the ill-fated Kookaburra, which was lost on the way to search for the Southern Cross. A verv pleasant afternoon was given bv the members of the Petone Plunket Society at Mrs. Kirk’s house, as a farewell to Mrs. G. Cook, one of the oldest members of the Society, who has worked in its interests for the last thirteen years. Mrs. Kirk nnd other members expressed regret at losing Mrs. Cook, and wished her everv success in her new home at Lower liutt. A competition resulted m Mcsdames Anderson and Jeniier and Miss Stanton tying. A very interesting feature of the afternoon was an exhibition o£ articles from fifty to one hundred and twenty years old, shown by Mrs. Kirk, s * * VISITORS TO CAPITAL. Miss Maunsell, Pownall Street, Mastertoil, is visiting 'Wellington. Miss Coldieutt has returned to Auckland after a lengthy stay in Wellington. Miss Margaret Reid left Dunedin recently for Wellington, to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Kenneth Mason. Mrs. Leicester Matson, Christchurch, came to Wellington to join the Maungauui for Sydney. Mrs. 'Whyte, Sumner, who has been on an extended holiday in Stratford, is now in Wellington. Mrs. Percy Cox has returned to Christchurch from a visit to relatives in 'Wellington. Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Dunn (Westport), who have been visiting 'Wellington,, have returned to the West Coast. Miss Edith Lyttelton (G. B. Laneas. ter) is staying in Wellington for a few days with Mrs. King. She will leave for Sydney to-morrow, en route to England Mrs Nevill, who has been visiting Wellington, has arrived in Christchurch, and is the guest of Mrs. J. C. Gillies, before returning to Invercargill. Mrs. Cyril Stark, of Melbourne, who has been visiting relatives in New Zealand, will leave Dunedin to-day to join the Marama at Wellington,, en route for Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid, who will leave Hamilton shortly for 'Wellington, were the guests of honour at a very pleasant social evening at the manse on Friday. Mr. H. G. Gilbert, in asking. Mr. and Mrs. Reid to accept a silver teapot in remembrance of their association with St. Andrew's Church, spoke regretfully of their departure, but wished them till suecess in their new home. » « « WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. A meeting of the National Council of Women was held on Monday night., Mrs. A. R. Stone presided. A vote of sympathy with, the sufferers in the earthquake area was passed. Members were much concerned over a report from Auckland that in two cases of assault on children the offenders had been recommended for mercy, one on account of his youth, twenty-nine years, the other on account of his age, sixty-two years. It is felt that if recommendations on such grounds became general it would mean that little children would not be adequately protected by the Courts. An account of the remits passed by the Gisborne conference was read by Mrs. Henry Smith, and a vote of thanks to the Gisborne branch for its hospitality was passed. Two new associate members, Mrs. Jesson and Mrs. Peryman, were nominated. Notice of the following notice of motion for next meeting was given: “That when women and children have to appear in a law court and are unable to pay for legal advice, the Government should appoint an officer of the Crown Law Department to appear on their behalf.” On Monday a women's branch of the North Canterbury Farmers’ Union was formed by a meeting of ladies held in Christchurch, and presided over by Mr. W. W. Mulholland. Addresses Were given by Mesdames O. E. Niederer, W. H. Ward, and K. Russell, of Invercargill, who explained the objects of the movement and its value to women.

Among the many new importations at George and Doughty’s, Ltd., there is a collection of Continental dresses made of wool georgette, which, by the way, is a very fashionable fabric for this coming season. These dresses are attractively made in simple, well-cut styles, and the prices ate reasonable. A navy blue one has the flared skirt, wrapped over to one side, curved stitching, and covered buttons are the decorative points, and' the price is six guineas. Another navy bhje is stitched with scarlet and pleats form a yoke effect, as well as making the skirt. This dress is £4 17s. flcl. Reseda green georgete makes another which has a vest and tie of erdam georgette, and the flared skirt is box-plegted. Two frocks, a Lido blue, feature narrow pipings, side flairs, and pin tucks, also narrow belts, and the prices are in the vicinity of Six to seven guineas.—Advt. . Latent Beauty.—Beauty cares for itself, they say. At the Rolleston Parlors we bring out latent charm by means of the artistic use of scientific methods applied by only qualified operators under the personal supervision of Miss McKeowen. — Mrs. Rolleston. Ltd., Hair, Skin, and Permanent Waving Specialists. 250 Lambton Quay, ’phone 42—227, Wellington. —Advt/ Successful housekeeping can only be accomplished by grasping the full significance of the words “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP.” Further information from your grocer.—Advt. Weddings.—Bouquets designed with individuality as the keynote Exquisite colouring effects, obtained only from Miss Murray. Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt. A free 6d. tin of Waxsnlnc- to every purchaser of three 6d. tins of Brilliant , 0.0. Boot Polish, Ask your retailor.— Advt.

ENGAGEMENT'

Mary, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T KlnnU"fib, bf Lombard Street, Palmerston North, and formerly of SbropXire, England, to Alfred, youngest son of Mrs. A. Richards, of Featherston .Street, Palmerston North. * • • VIOLET DAY. The workers and friends of the W.N.R. Residential Nursery. O f w ®, n Y .^‘ t cet ’ n h “ V “ reason to be proud of lOlet Day, which has been the annua] effort for the nursery, the amount collected on Inday being about £2OO. Credit is due to al concerned, to the organisers, who had been making preparations for months cast, and to the very loyal band of workers who from early morning canvassed in town in the pouring rain and bitter cold, all showing smiling fffees- Several fathers and mothers whose children had been cared for in the nursery went to the stalls to express their appreciation of the work. The stalls were heaped with beautiful blossoms, violets, ete., and also home-make eakes, pickles, etc. Had the weather been fine, quite double the amount of money would have been taken. There is no prospect of a street day being held next year. As a proof of the wide support given to this effort, it might be mentioned that contributions came from Paeroa. Thames, Gisborne, Ilawera, Feilding, Marton, also towns in the Mahawatu and Wairarapa districts. The Violet Day efforts given by the various branches of the W.N.R. will be continued until the fund finally closes, in September. Funds are urgently needed for the upkeep of the nursery, and the committee hope that the efforts may prove successful.

WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING. The Wellington Girls’. College Parents’ Association Executive met last Tuesday evening. The chairman (Mr. G. W. Morgan) reported the result of a deputation to the Board of Governors concerning the school grounds; also on the visit of the Minister of Education (Hon. H. Atmore) to the school. The Ladies’ Auxiliary Committee laid emphasis on the fact that the mothers were keenly concerned in the matter of proper pavilion arrangement's to provide the girls with hot mid-day tea, coffee or cocoa. This matter is receiving the urgent attention of the association. Members stressed the point that, the college—the senior girls’ school in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand —was in great need of proper up-to-date facilities whereby to enable the staff to do full justice to their work. The association, it was stated, was doing its utmost to assist the ruling authorities in secudring these facilities with the least possible delay. As the spring holidays begin in three weeks’ time it was decided to hold the next meeting on Tuesday, August 20. RED CROSS SOCIETY. DOMINION EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the Dominion executive of the New Zealand Branch of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John was held yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Dr. W. E. Collins presided, and there were present Mrs. L. Blundell, Messrs. L. O. H. Tripp, S. F. Wright, D. G. Clark, Wellington; Sir Alexander Roberts, Otiigo. Apologies were received from Mr. Flesher and Mrs. H. H. Smith, Canterbury. A vote of sympathy with Dr. Colquhouu (the Now Zealand Red Cross Commissioner in London) in the death of his wife, was passed. Dr. Colquhoun had been requested to attend again the fourth congress of the Imperial Hygiene Council in London. Miss Murray, M.8.E., Auckland, and Miss Sybil Nathan, M.8.E., Wellington, were appointed delegates to the British Empire Red Cross Conference in London next year. A letter was received from London expressing the hope that the New Zealand secretary would be able to. attend. A cablegram was received from the League of Red Cross Societies in Paris expressing sympathy in the earthquake disaster, and asking if assistance was required. A reply had been sent thanking the league, hut intimating, that the New Zealand authorities had the question of relief well in hand. The secretary said that this telegram showed what a useful purpose the league could fulfil, and reported that ten countries had intimated willingness to) join in contributions to a central fund, which would look after all national disasters. A letter had been received from the International Red Cross Committee regarding the earthquake in Persia, where 1000 people had lost their lives, and asking for assistance. The New Zealand branches had intimated that owing to the necessity Of providing for sufferers in New Zealand, it was impossible_to assist. The annual eontributibn of £5O to the League of Red Cross Societies bad been forwarded. A letter from the secretary-general, South African Red Cross, was received* also one from the Indian Red Cross Society, which stated that the Indian Society had been received as an independent unit in the League Of Red Cross Societies. This, the chairman stated, was whit they wished New Zealand to become. Copies Of the Red Cfdss courses, giving an historical sketch of the founding of the international Red Cross Society, also “When Disaster Strikes,’’ a brochure showing the steps taken by tho American Society when a national disaster occurs, were received.. Bound copies of the “Red Cross Bulletin" were also received. ‘ , The secretary stated that Sister Kirkpatrick had renewed her agreement with the Otago committee for six months. Sister Christian (Canterbury) had been reappointed on a three-monthly basis. Reports of the work of the Red Cross nurses were received, showing that work in the schools and first aid classes were being carried on, and also relief w6tk. One school in Dunedin had suffered through floods, and the juniors were giving assistance. Nominations for the Florence Nightingale medal were again before the executive. but as the medal would not be granted for two years it was decided to postpone recommendations until branches had nominated, if desired. 4 recommendation that an assistant Red Cross nurse for Canterbury be appointed. bad been forwarded to that centre, it was reported. The secretary and the late Mr. Burnett had visited Taranaki, and reported on the Work there. The arrangement: with the Health Department as to allocation of work seemed to be working well. A conference between the Red C ross Society and Order of St. John has been arranged for August IC. Mr. A. Gray, K.C.. will preside. The sum of £lOO was voted tor the Junior Red Cross work. Accounts to tho amount of £llO 9s. 2d. were passed for payment. „ \ deputation from the Peace-time committee. consisting of Mr. A. Martin. Mr. F Hurley, and Miss Lissington waited on the executive to ask if better accommodation could be provided for the Junior Red Cross. At present the secretary had onlv a small eublcle. which was refv cold, aftd fluitc inadequate for the work The executive were sympathetic, but ns the building had been purchased by the Wellington Centre, decided that the matter should be loft for that centre to deni with it.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mrs. G. F. Roach and Miss Roach, of Hastings, are visitors to Wellington. Miss Ashwell, Short Street, Masterton, has returned from a visit to Wanganui. Miss Cook, of Wanganui, is at present visiting her parents in Palmerston North. Mrs. Cahill, of Auckland, is the guest of Major and Sirs. Leslie Potter, of North Street, Palmerstoa North. Miss Cameron, of Batt Street, Palmerston North, has returned from an extended holiday at Havelock North. Mrs. W. B. Chennells, Short Street, Masterton, spent a few days in Wanganui last week. Miss McLean, Timaru, is the guest of Mrs. McLennan, Cornwall Street, Masterton. Mrs. Groves, Eketahuna, is the guest of Mrs. Reynolds, Renall Street, Masterton. Mrs. M. A. Eliott, of Church Street, Palmerston North, sailed on Monday by the Aorangi for Honolulu. Mrs. Larry Sherriff, of Taihape, is staying in Palmerston North with her parents;* Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Abraham, of Batt Street, Palmerston North. Mrs. Cockayne, of Palmerston North, and her two daughters, Misses Madeleine and Lindsay Cockayne, left yesterday for Wellington, where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mcßae have returned to Kai Iwi after a visit to Palmerston North, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Mcßae, of Napier Road. Mrs. M. Dodd, who has been visiting San Francisco, was a passenger by the Maunganui, which arrived in Wellington on Monday. Mrs. Dodd is staying with her sister, Mrs. D. Allen, Macara Street, Masterton. The Waverley Croquet Club held an enjoyable party at Ravenscray. the home of Miss Cheyne, to farewell Mrs. S. J. Taylor, who will leave shortly to take up residence at Gonville, Wanganui. The president, on behalf of the club, presented Mrs. Taylor with several pieces of china. The recipient suitably replied. Among those present were Mesdames Bradmore, Alexander, Palmer, Cleary, V. Whybourne, Howie, Dallison, Currie, Pepper, Hodgson, Hunter, Salter, Misses Cheyne (2), Muir, Cleary, McMechin, and Newry. Apologies were received from Mesdames W. Muir. Parsons, Metcalfe, Barrow, Beer, and W. H. Whybourne.

MADAME MENERE IN DANNEVIRKE. Dannevirke ladies are strongly advised not to miss the great exhibition of beautiful Russian and Canadian furs which ip at present being held in the Public Trust Buildings, Dannevirke, for a few days only. This is without doubt the largest collection of rare and beautiful furs ever seen in New Zealand, all of which are being sold under wholesale prices.—Advt.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campion, Fordell, Wanganui, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Currie, Kai Iwi, Wanganui, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Easton, Foxton, have returned from Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Price, StratfoM, have been the guests of Mrs. 11. Willis, Ma nganui. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wedderspoon left Wanganui yesterday on a visit to the >.outn Island. Mrs. Smith (Dunedin) has arrived in Wanganui to take up her duties as secretary to the Women’s Division of the fl armors’ Union. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Atkins. n ast who have been the guests of their daughter, Mrs. J. Olsen, Wanganui, have returned. Mr. and Mrs. C. Treadwell are the guests of Mr. A. Sutherland, I'ordell, Wanganui. Mrs. J. Bull lias returned to Hunterville after visiting her daughters. Mrs. Glasgow, Waitara, and Mrs. L. Kellick, Mangamahu, Wanganui. Miss McDonagh. for three years on the staff of the Gonville School, Wanganui, will leave shortly for Rotorua, lhe presentation of a handbag was made by the head teacher, on behalf of the staft, who wished Miss McDonagh every success in the futpre. Members tt the Y.W.C.A. committee (Palmerston North) met on luesday afternoon to bid farewell to Miss Christy Holmes, of the National Oflice, Wellington, who- has been relieving with Miss Nonie Hardie until the new secretary, Miss Euphan Jamieson, arrived. Miss Holmes has made many friends during her brief stay in Palmerston North, and it was with much regret that the committee farewelled her. Mrs Lionel. Abraham, on behalf of the Y.W.C.A. Board members, thanked Miss Holmes for tilling the breach at such short notice, ami wished her every success. Miss McLagan spoke a word of appreciation on behalt or the girl citizens. The guest of honour suitably replied. A dainty afternoon tea was served. Those Present included. Mesdames L. A. Abraham, E. C. Barnett, C. A. E. Ferguson, J. G. Collins, MoUldey, Gibbs, and Misses McLagan, I orrest, Stuart, Fitzgerald, Searle and Jamieson.