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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 108, 3 November 1939, Page 12

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Death of Hawera Resident. The death occurred on Sunday after a short illness of Miss Mary Catherine Power, of Hawera. She was tlie only sister of. the late Monsignor P. J. Power, and had been a resident of New Zealand for 45 years, living mostly in Hawera. She had all her life given devoted service to the Roman Catholic Church, and had materially helped in raising funds for the stately church of St. Joseph, mainly the work of the late Monsignor. Miss Power was an enthusiastic member of the Hawera Croquet Club, and for some years one of the leading players. ! She was also a foundation-member of , the Hawera Women's Club, one of the ■ great centres of social activities of the I district. Miss Power was a graduate jof an Irish university and an authority lon poetry and drama. Windsor Play Readers. The Windsor Club reading of St. John Ervine's comedy, "The First Mrs. Fraser" last night was a great success. Those taking part were Mrs. Topp, Misses Constance Kelly, Edna Pederson, Beryl OHver,|,and Messrs. North, Avery, and Porter: Stage directions were read by Miss Elsie Cox. Residential Nursery Benefits. A very successful bridge party in aid of the Oriental Bay-Roseneath branch of the Residential Nursery was held at the Brougham Street Hall on Saturday. This was, the final effort this year made by the branch for the Residential Nursery; and the committee, who deeply appreciated the helpful response of the members, were Mrs. I Walshe (president), Mrs. A. Longmore (honorary secretary), y Mrs. Stringer (honorary treasurer), s and Mesdames Bowater, Burton, Foster, Kissell, bDun'can, Phelan,. Turner,, and' Allender, as* sisted by Mrs. Lonsdale and Miss Bar-bara-Joyce Phelan. Among those present were Mesdames Walshe, Mazengarb, Longmore, Foster, M. G., Phelan, J. R. Kissell, H. Austad, .Campbell. Hunt, Newall, Malcolm, Mitchinson, Foster, Allender, J. H. Stringer, R. Scott, Woodward, H. Edland, Inglis, S. Brodie, Barry, Turrell, Hooper, Miles, Samuel, W. Whetton, Ombler, Meadows, Scanwell, C. N. Wheeler, J. A. Hannah, Madden, J. H. Thompson, G. H. E. Smith, E. Hulbert, j. Southward, L. Rabone, M. Brough, H. Cross, G. Ryland, F. Nelson, E. S. Quinlan, F. Parsons, Flash, F. McLeod, Hilton, Hans, H. Anderson,'J. G. Osborne, W Renai, Cooke, Janson, O. Smidon, P. Gilligan, E. J. Healey, E. P. O'Donnell, J. Staples, G. Graham, F. Osborn, G. Cowan, J. H. Wyatt, Kohn, Fyfe, Lindsay, Nash, Burton, Biss, Fraser, Hewitt, Lonsdale, and Misses S. Mitchell, Hyams, Whetton, J. Campbell, Sullivan, and Connell. Wellington Maori Club. The Wellington Maori Club held its monthly meeting in tlie club room, "Evening Post" Buildings, on Monday, There was a good attendance of members and visitors who listened to an interesting lecture on "Carved Maori Homes" delivered by Mr. W. J. Phillips, of the Dominion Museum staff. The lecturer referred to a number of carved houses in the Wellington district and spoke of the various designs and decorations. Some photographs of houses were handed round and those of the carved houses at Kuku and Papaitonga were much admired. A unique picture of the house of Te' Rangi-Haeata, which stood on Mana in the early days of the nineteenth century created some interest. Lady Pomare exhibited a very old Korowai cloak and part of a decorated cape. Mrs. V. Wilson sang two Maori melodies very delightfully. Married by Special Licence. "The Post's" London correspondent states that the marriage took place on August 24 at Oswestry, Salop, byspecial licence, of Lieutenant William Heath, Royal Artillery, younger son of Mr. H. J. Heath and the late Mrs. Heath, of Barry, South Wales, and Miss Noela Cable, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cable, of Wellington. The engagement was announced a few days before the wedding took place. N Branch's Second Birthday. Flowers decorated-the hall in which the recent second birthday party of the Johnsonville Women's Institute was held. Mrs. Liddle, president, welcomed local members, and visitors from the Tawa Flat, Porirua, Ohariu, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt, Stokes Valley, Wainui-o-Mata, Belmont, Trentham, Taita; and Silverstream Institutes, also representatives of the League of Mothers' Union and Townswomen's Guild. Two of the "visitors, Mesdames Hogg and Solley, judged the flower competitions as follows:—-Shoulder spray, Mrs. Waite 1, Mrs. Watt 2; best vase of flowers, Mrs. Bramley 1, Mrs. Barnes 2; bouquet, Mrs. Wright 1. Points prizes for the year were awarded for -handcrafts to Mrs. Lowden, and -cooking; Mrs. Adams. Baby Grassick,'the" institute baby, was presented with* A-one-act play was staged.' by,/ tlie' drama circle and musical items :giyen by Mrs. Burnett and Miss • Lola . Kinch. The flower show judges. .were thanked with gifts. Mrs. Heathcote, • Federation president, gave a short • speech and presented Mrs. Liddle'" with' a cushion in appreciation of Ker 'work. Floral tributes were given all visitors, members of the committees .and. .circles. During afternoon, tea • the birthday cake was cut by Mrs. Bramley, the _ branch's oldest member. Bouquets- for Pianist. Many lovely "bonquets were presented to Miss Kate Jourdain, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.bL., who gave a successful piano-

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Miss Kate fourdain, who last evening gave a highly successful pianoforte recital.

forte recital before a large audience last night. Miss Jourdain wore a

charming frock of moonlight blue embossed taffeta and a triple row of pearls, and Miss Valeric Corliss, A.R.A.M., who presented Miss Jourdain in the recital, was wearing beige lace and georgette and was presented with a sheaf of roses.

Wellington Dancer's Success,

A talented New Zealand dancer, Miss Phyllis O'Shea, of Wellington, who was a former pupil of the - late Joseph Knowsley, has completed _a twelve months' course of training in Sydney with outstanding- success. At the age of seventeen she has passed with honours the advanced examination of the Royal Academy of Dancing, London, gaining the highest marks in

Miss Phyllis O'Shea.

Australasia. • From this she obtained the much-coveted Solo Seal, the highi est dancing certificate awarded by the i academy. It is the opinion of her teachers, Frances Scully and Lorraine Norton, that Phyllis O'Shea is one of the outstanding , young Australasian dancers who may look forward to seeing her name among the ballerinas of "the future. Miss O'Shea plans to return to Wellington about the middle of November. Oldest Member Honoured. The Y.M.CA. hall was attractively decorated with spring flowers when the Petone branch of the League of Mothers met recently. Mrs. B. A. Sargisson presided and conducted a short admission service, eleven women receiving their membership cards. A bouquet was presented to Mrs. Piper, one of the oldest members of the branch, who was congratulated on celebrating her eighty-ninth birthday. A talk on his recent trip abroad was given by Mr. R. H. Nimmo, who described .his trip across, the Pacific, his impressions of Canada, and of Great Britain. . Mrs. G. R. Millward sang, accompanied at the piano, by Mrs. Boyd, and a humorous sketch was given by Mrs. E. Rae. The league choir, under the baton of Mrs. M. Coleman, ;gave a bracket of songs before afternoon tea was served. gt.b John Ambulance Brigade, •A meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade was held recently at the brigade rooms, Vivian Street. The division was pleased to welcome as visitors^ Mrs. Baltrop (Lady District Officer), Mrs. Preston (president of the division), and Nurse Brown (divisional nurse). * The hospital duty list for November'was submitted. A request had been received from the Plunket Society for any members who were available to assist in the Plunket rooms as required. Mrs. Preston made the presentations. Miss Molley Bewley received qualifying certificates and Mrs. Hooper received a medal as a member of the winning squad in the Platts Mills competition. Mrs. James was presented with a gift from the division on the occasion of her marriage. Squad work and drill were practised under the direction of Mrs. Gaunt, Divisional Officer, and the inspection: of Mrs. Baltrop. Flo were in the Home. Much could be done in quiet ways to brighten the home, and flowers filled a great need, said Mrs. Kersley, speaking at a recent meeting of the Kelburn branch of the Leaguo of 'Mothers. There was an art, she continued, in the growing and gathering as well as in the arranging of blooms, although hi their arrangement special qualities should be considered. Design and colour harmony were important, but blue flowers were not advised for night decorations fbr the colours often faded as darkness fell. Mrs. Kersley said that when flowers wfere not available weeds from the vegetable patch could be used to give a touch' of brightness to the room. At an initiation ceremony early hi the afternoon the branch president, Mrs. McPhee, admitted sixteen new members. Songs -v^ere sung by- Mrs. Lee and the choir, under the baton of Mrs. R. Janson. The speaker and singer were presented with posies. Princess as Hospital Matron. While she is having a quiet- holiday at her home, Mar Lodge, Braemar, Princess Arthur of Connaught is think-. ing out final plans for the autumn when she takes over the duties of matron at her new nursing home in Bentinck Street, London, states the "Daily Telegraph." This project lies very dear to her heart. Her wide experience in nursing will enable Princess Arthur to introduce several new ideas of her own into her nursing home, which has 12 rooms and has, up to the present, dealt with general surgical and medical cases. For many years past Princess Arthur has devoted at least one day a week to nursing i work, and has given her services from time to time to several hospitals. She took her three years' training at a Paddington hospital, under the name of "Nurse Marjorie." Nursing Guild of St. John. Mrs. E. M. Osborn presided over a meeting of the committee of the District Nursing Guild of St. John, held! recently in the Guild Rooms. Mrs. j Osborn welcomed Mrs. J. A. Doctor | and Mrs. J. W. Jack on their'return : from abroad, ahd Mrs. T. G. Morgan' as a new member of the committee. Sister Collins's report was'received: and adopted. The members of the: staff are doing much voluntary work! in the giving of lectures to home nurs- j ing cl/sses. The committee lenders thanks to the following for gifts in kind: Miss M. Levy, Khandallah Sick Poor Guild. Miss Bates. M. Redding, and Mr. Lissack, and to Mrs. G. Barltrop for a monetary donation.

Competition Winners. The president, Mrs. Blake, presided over a fair attendance at a .recent meeting of the Te Horo Women's Institute. A play reading, "Suh Dial and the Stars," was enjoyed, those taking part being Mrs. Johnson and Misses Quirk, - Kirker,, Catley, and Scott. The hostesses, Mesdames Scott, j Spiers, and Miss Spiers, served after- ! noon tea, and the competition winners were: —Bowl of flowers, Mrs. Walker 1, Mrs. Samuell 2; miniature garden, Mrs. Spiers 1, Mrs. Scott 2; best flower in garden, Mrs. Sutton; musical competition, Mrs. G. BrOwn; and penny competition, Mrs. Spiers. Bridge and Mah Jongg. To further the movement of the Junior Red Cross, a successful evening was held recently at the attractive rooms of the Mockador. Guests who made, up tables were Mesdames L. H. Angus, H. A. Bayliss, M. 1.. Bunny, M. Lewis, L. Small, R. Smjllie, Murdoch, E. G. Quinn, Parsons, "and Williams; other players being Mesdames A. E. Hunt, A.' Pearson, A. Ensor, H. Schneideman, M. Daly, Jowsey, C. Baker, J. Preston, Burns, Phillips, Lloyd, L., Atkinson, Samson, Austin, Pocock, J. Carrol, Quinn, j Kemp, and Messrs. Hemp and Murdoch; Misses H. Gibbs, B: Manttan, B. Black, Lois La Trobe, Peggy Bunny, M. Willis, Tompson, T. Lawrence, S. Mitchell, Conyers, and others.. After a delicious supper had' been served Sister L. Small, director, of the Red Cross Juniors, thanked the promoters for their kindly effort, and : the guests for their attendance. She also spoke of her gratitude to.Mrs. Muriel bLewis i for her great assistance to the cause. ' Donations were received from Mrs. S.! Israel and Mrs. Bunny. Comforts For Needy Patients. A very well attended meeting .of the Wellington Hospital ladies' auxiliary was held at the Public Hospital

recently, "Miss Kirk presiding. . As evidenced, by the large number of .parcels of new clothing and bed covers brought in, the members have been very ousy with their needles, much to the delight of the hospital almoner, who is always requiring warm clothing for her needy patients. Reports of hospital visiting indicated a very keen interest in this branch of the auxiliary's work. Owing to the' very, large increase in the . number of patients,-the librarian stated that the: 600 new- books seem but a drop' in the ocean. Women Discuss Pros and Cons. An interesting evening was spent by the Y.W.C.A. Business and Professional Women's Club on Wednesday, when three club members gave Vshort addresses, after which came general discussion. Mrs. De Muth spoke ort'"The Rights and Wrongs of Married Women Working for Wages," while; Miss C. Hooper and Miss E. Harper-spoke on "The "Pros and Cons of Belonging, to Occupational Unions." Miss Ethel Law acted as discussion leader and an-aniV mated interchange of opinion, bf all present continued until late in 'the evening. These subjects are of'^particular interest to women "at. the .present time and the opening out of vidde and. very definite diversity of opinion was felt to be extremely valuable iii clarifying facts and ideas. Miss Leyseiv a recentlyrarrived musician:,'from .the Continent, played severalbpiahofbrte numbers, and supper ended ah. ehjoy-j able evening. The president. Miss: A? Bethell, was in the , chair and ; Miss Wilson was responsible for the supper. Members' Day. The October meeting of: tbfie. 'Ngaio branch of. the League of Mothers, was "Members' bDay," and Mrs. WJ. McNab presided over a large attendance.''.'.Sirs. H. E. Moston gave an interesting account of her recent stay' in".Geneya. The speaker also described' a;tfip^on the historical Lake Geneva -and 'a visit to the old world castles which stilLstaiid in a good state bf preservation on* itsj shores. Humorous monologues by Miss Annette'Dunbar Sloane and solos by Mesdames Johnston and "Mathie were much enjoyed; and <-the":; Speaker and performers, were (recipients A-: of spring flowers.,-. • : '-.■■■ ■•■* .-,>;'■'.','-'■'■■'. ■•■'•: