FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18353, 10 March 1920, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

NEWS AND NOTES. The engagement is announced of Miss Ivy Cairns, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Cairns (Duvauchelles Bay), to Mr Herbert J. Hurst, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. 1. Hurst (Opawa). The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie Doris Godfrey, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Godfrey, Salisbury Street, to Mr Arthur Edward Harwell, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Barwcll, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch. An interesting article of furniture in the Sumner Rest Cottage for nurses is tlio drawing-room clock, .which perpetuates the memory of Harry Warner, a patient of the hospital for six years, and a great favourite of the nursing staff. The late Mr Warner died at the age of twenty-five years in the influenza epidemic of 1918, after returning from a voyage to Adelaide. Spe.ro Powder prevents and destroys perspiration, odours, relieves eczema, chafing and prickly heat, eases sore feet and reduces inflammation. Spero is a pure white odourless powder, harm less and antiseptic, and is obtainable at Dallantyne’s, Price, Is 9d packet. HOME ECONOMICS’ ASSOCIATION. Tho seating accommodation of the Domestic Science lecture room at the Technical College was taxed to its utmost capacity when Miss Beck gave the opening lecture of the series arranged by the H-E.A. Her subject was “Invalid Cookery” and she explained very clearly how* necessary it is that such cookery, besides being wholesome and nourishing, should be dainty and appetising also. The demonstration that formed part of the lecture was an attractive illustration of how tempting things to eat may be made to look. In tho course of the evening, Miss Blackmore gave a short address on the aims and objects of tho H.E.A. _ The points which she specially emphasised were: — (1) The aim of the association is to carry out on scientific and economic lines any work which has for its object the welfare of the home and tho consequent promotion of the _ health, comfort, happiness and efficiency of the community j (2) the association shall he strictly non-partisan and non-sectarian in every phase of its work, and shall not bo operated in the interests of any party or sect, but for tho equal good of all citizens; (3), the regular meetings at which it is proposed to discuss subjects of interest to householders will be .held every month and will-be open to all womenY.W.CA. BRANCH. The question oi liow to solve the domestic service prooiem is a uniicuit one, and any tmng-in the nature or a solution will be welcomed by hundreds of women in New Zealand. A conference, presided over 'by Airs Dowron, amt attended by Miss vv atkin, Miss Uirdler and a number of people interested was held in tho Y.W.C.A. rooms. The principal speakers were Miss Girder, and Miss WatKiu, who came to New Zealand specially to study tho question of women immigrants, Mrs iiowron, tho president of the A-W.C.At, and Mr iNieholson, secretary of tho Canterbury Shcopfar tilers’ Union, it was decided some time ago that tho Young Women’s Christian Association in Christchurch would assist with this scheme- Tho idea is to meet the'steamers and provide board for tho girls until suitable employment has been found for them, or, in the case of their having a definite position to go to, meeting them and making them feel welcome in a strange land. The local Y.W.C.A. would also act as a distributing centro for the country districts... The Employment and Immigration. Department of the Y.W.C.A. (tho title for this new branch of tho association’s work) has received promises of assistance from many people throughout Canterbury, and a strong committee lias been formed, including a number of ladies who have had practical experience in organising. Miss Law, general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in Christchurch, showed a representative of this paper an application form which the intending immigrant is required to fill in in England, and which covers every point likely to arise as to the character, health and ability of the applicant, and insists that she should either have definite employment to go to or she should go straight to the .Y.W.C.A. Most of the,girls waiting for- a chance to come to New Zealand are girls who have joined one or other of the Army Service Corps in England, and have had experience in canteen work and cooking. They are not, as many peoplo imagine, munition workers unsuited to the duties required of them. The principal points under discussion at the conference were the kind of girls needed, how they were to bo boused, how they were to be placed aud steps to be taken as regards finance. Amongst other, things it was suggested that a hostel should be arranged for country domestics to come to when in town; a place where they could meet and spend week-ends. Tho committee includes, besides members of the Y.W.C.A. directorate and staff, Mrs Thacker, Mrs Hugh Acland, Mrs Beauchamp Lane, Mrs Andrew Anderson, Mrs Hogg, Mrs Cyrus Williams, Mrs Bean and Miss Wilson, with Miss Orbell as honorary secretary. WEDDINGS. DYER—CAMERON. St. Luke s uauren, was prettily decorated yesterday afternoon for tho marriage of Miss Cruma Louisa Cameron, daughter of Mr and 1 Mrs G. D. Cameron, Healey Street, St. Albans, and Mr Era mi Sydney Dyer, son of Mr and' Mrs Dyer, Cnristenurcii. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely gown of white crepe-de-eheno adornpd with small crystal beads, made in pinafore fashion, the sleeves being of tlesn-coloured georgette. The long train of crepe-de-clicne was embroidered. A coronet of silver leaves and orange blossoms held in place a finely embroidered net veil, and a bouquet of choice white flowers was carried- The bridesmaids were Miss Muriel Cameron (sister of the bride) and Miss Hazel Murie (Dunedin), both of whom®wore smart buff-coloured costumes adorned with navy blue lringo and navy cliarmeuso, and big navy blue silk hats edged with buff corded silk. Their bouquets were of pink and heliotrope. The best man was Mr H. Dyer (brother of the bridegroom) and the groomsman Mr George Best, both returned soldiers, as was also the bridegroom. The ceremony was performed bygthe Rev F. W. Taylor. Afterwards a* reception was held at; Broadway’s, where a large number of guests were present. The toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr T. X. Adams and responded to by tho bride-

groom, that of tho bridesmaids was proposed by Mr I>. Eckhoif and responded to by tho best man, and the toast of the parents of tho bride and bridegroom was proposed by. Mr S. Cocks and. responued to by Mr -Dyer, senior, and Mr Cameron respectively- Mrs Cameron (mother of the bride) wore a navy blue -costume and smart terra-cotta, silk hat; Mrs Dyer (mother of the bridegroom) wore a plum) coloured coat and skirt, and hat of navy blue and plum colour. Those present included Miss Mabel Dyer, Misses Edna and Peggy Cameron, Mr and Mrs M’Gill, Miss Spence, Mrs E. 11. Smith (Wellington), Mr Nevill Smith, Mr Murie (Dunedin, Mrs Gorman, Mr Goodwin (Tim'aru) and many others. ’ f