WOMEN’S NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 110, 9 April 1926, Page 11

WOMEN’S NOTES

Mrs D. Alcßeth, of Puriri, Auckland province, is visiting her mother, Mrs ihos. Lowes, of Bryant street.

. Mrs D. Howie, of Palmerston North, is at Helonsville, where she purposes remaining for a few weeks on holiday.

Tho other day a Westport tradesman had a now car in his window (says tho Grey ltivor Argus), and had chalked upon a blackboard: “Stop and have a look at this new beauty.’’ So mo wags shifted tho board a Tew shops further along, and tho young lady employed there became highly indignant at the number of people who stopped and stared at her through tho open door. Eventually tho owner discovered his loss, took it back, and sold the “now ’beauty.” It is said that the young lady enjoys tho joke now.

A link with tho early days of New Zealand has been severed by the death on Sunday of Mrs C. Flinn, widow of tho late Mr William Flin, who died at Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island, with tho history of which she lias been associated for over GO years. Three years peforo New Zealand was proclaimed a British possession Mr Flinn, then a boy four years old, arrived with his parents in tho colony, and on January G, 1854, he married the only daughter of Mr Truman, who had arrived in Hokianga from Tasmania by tho ship Ariel in 1839. In 1860 Mr and Mrs Flinn mado their homo at Great Barrier. An interesting function took place at Port Fitzroy on January G, 1914, when Mr and Mrs Flinn, surrounded by friends and relatives from all parts of tho Auckland. Province, celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding.

In connection with the approaching arrival of tho first group of girls for the Girls’ Flock House, Miss Law, general secrotary of tho Y.AV.C.A., reported to a mooting of tho Christchurch branch of tho National Couucl.l of Women of Now Zealand that tho girls will bo completely under tho control of tli© Young Women’s Christian Association; that they will bo met at tho port by responsible officers of tho association, and will bo transferred to Pamerston North, where tho training hostel is to bo under the management of a committeo of the Y.W.C.A. After a period of six months’ general training in domestic work, dairying, and gardening, tho girls will bo placed in suitable homes in tho country. Tho Y.W.C.A. committee is entirely responsblo for tho placing of tho girls, and every effort will be made to see that tho girls aro placed in congenial surroundings. Should investigation reveal that any girl is unsuitably placed, tho committeo has power to removo her to another home. The ladies of the Y.W.C.A. Committeo will be in personal touch with all girls who come out under the scheme and who aro trained in the hostel, having undertaken tho guardianship of the girls for a period of three years after tlioir arrival in this country.

N WEDDINGS. McKENNA— O'LEARY. A quiet -wedding of considerable interest to the Foxton and Wairarapa districts was solemnised in St. Mary's Church, Foxton, on Tuesday, when Miss Nance O'Leary, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. O'Leary, of Mastertozi, was married to John McKenna, of Foxton. Tho Rev. Father McDermott officiated. The bride, who was attired in a frock of grey beaded georgette, was attended by her sister. Miss Ella O'Leary, as bridesmaid, who wore a frock of mauve crcpo-do-chine, with an overdress of ecru lace. ' Mr D. McKenna, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held. Later in tho afternoon the couple left for the north. Mr and Mrs McKenna will later take up their residence in Foxton. MARTIN—KNIGHT.

St. John’s Church, Feilding, was tho scene of a pretty, wedding wnen Leila Emily, eldest daughter ot Mr and Mrs Norman Knight, of. ltongotea, was united in tho bonds of matrimony with Robert James, son of Mr Edward Martin, of Feilding. Rev. Canon Petrie was the officiating clergyman, while Mr Crump presided at the organ. The bade, wUo entered tho church on the arm of her father, presented a charming picture in her wedding gown of draped ivory satin morocain and silver lace. Her veil of embroidered tulle was held in plate with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet ot white roses, pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Attending the bride were Misses Lenoro Martin and Ellen Knight as bridesmaids. Tho bridegroom was supported by Mr Walter Knight as best man. A reception was held afterwards when a large number of friends and relatives were entertained.

WORSFOLD—THOMPSON. The wedding wass olemnised at the Metiiodist Church, Feilding, on Wednesday, March 31, of Heuie, youngest daughter of the late Mr P. H. Thompson, of Itongotea, and of Mrs J. TobecK, of Feilding, and Ronald, fourth son of Mr and Airs H. Worsfold, or Sandilands street, Peilding. The interior of the church had been prettily decorated for the occasion with pink roses, hydrangeas, and autumn foliage, while a pink and white bell hung suspended over the contracting parties, Rev. P. W. Jones was the officiating minister, while Mr Crump presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of Mrs J. Tobeck, looked charming in a beautiful gown of ivory brocaded crepe-de-chine, with panels of pleated georgette. The court train of brocade lined with shell pink silk hung from the shoulders, and her veil of embroidered silk tulle was held in place with a coronet

of pearls and clusters of orange blossoms. A beautiful shower bouquet ot roses, lilies, and stocks completed her toilette. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Duckworth (Palmerston North) and Miss Ethel Worsfokl (sister of the bridegroom). Tho iittlo fiower girl was Jean Alanagh, niece of the bride. The bridegroom was attended by his brother Maurice as best man, and Air C. Shaw was groomsman. A reception was later held, Airs Tobcck receiving her guests in a handsome frock ot black silk marocain with black and white trimmings, black iiat with white ospreys, and her bouquet was of crimson flowers. Airs Worslold, mother ot the bridegroom, wore a stylish navy costume, black hat with ospreys and a bouquet of autumn flowers. Later, Miami Airs Worsfold left by car cn route for Auckland and Rotorua, the bride wearing a brown costume, brown hat, and brown fur coat.

WHITE—THOMPSON. At the wedding on Tuesday last between Miss Elsie- Louisa Thompson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Ihompson, of Glen Oroua, and Mr Arthur Smith White, third son of Mrs \\hite, of Chchvood street Palmerston Worth—-an account of which appeared m yesterday's issue—the bridegroom's present to the bride was a musquash rur coat, and to the bridesmaids a gold bangle and armlet respectively. Hie bride's present to the bridegroom was a travelling rug. After the reception the happy couplo left amid showers of confetti and good wishes for the South Island and the Dunedin Exhibition. The bride's travelling costume was of air forco blue, with hat and shoes to match. The bouquets at the ceremony, which were much admired, were mado by Mrs 11. J. Lancaster, of Gilen Oroua.

GOSNELL-McKINNON. At Knox Churcliroom, Dannevirke, on Wednesday, a pretty wedding was) solemnised, the contracting parties being Clarinda, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. McKinnon, o<" Gord street Dannevirke, and ltegim" Burdett, eldest son or' Mrs Gosiiell and the late Mr H. Gosnell, of Feilding. llev. J. Thompson was the officiating minister, while Mrs MeLeod, of Otanga, presided at the organ. The- bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very becoming frock of embossed crepc-de-chino and georgette. Her veil of hand embroidered tulle was held in place by a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms, while a beautiful bouquet completed her toilette. Attending the bride- were Misses Evelyn and Thelma McKinnon, sisters of the bride, The little flower girl was Jean McKinnon, a niece of the bride. Supporting th 0 bridegroom was Mr Wallace Gosncll, of Hawera, as best man and Mr H. Simpson, also of Hawera, aa groomsman.

11 TRAINING NURSES. . | NEW ZEALAND CONDITIONS i PRAISED. I i Dr M. T. MacEachorn, who recently . i inspected the hospitals in New Zealand and who included Palmerston North in | the places visited, stated in Wellington I yesterday that he found nursing con- | ditions throughout tho Dominion up to I a high standard: "Tho working and living conditions, in most hospitals are . i very good. Most of tho hospitals 'have ' *}* tra . ctiv ? ar| d very good nurses' homes. iI no institution of tutors or of train- ; ing has done much for toachI ing conditions. I found, generally, j very well equipped class rooms. The organisation of a course for nursing at [ the University of Otago is, I think a i distinct step in -advance. -Here,' a | young woman can secure the necessary training and experience to fit her lor leadership in hospital work, administration work, or social services and work. She is also able to secure her I degree in nursing. We require more J leadership in nursing in ali countries. Tlio Dominion has therefore the means I to develop its own nurses along these I lines and need not send them abroad I tor such training. I have found tho! ; nursuig in the hospitals to be very I I satisfactory. "Of course, the ratio or' I j nurses to patients was, in many in- ! ' stances', not adequate, not as adequate, i that is, as might be desired, though it is much better than I have found In other countries which I have visited. With the eight hours system in vogue, one to one and a-half patients for each nurso is becoming tho recognised ratio. JNew Zealand averages from two to two and a-half patients to each nurse. 'This ) ratio means, with three shifts a day, ! that each nurse attends from four to six ' patients when actually on duty. This ! is sufficient to keep a nurse very busy. Good nursing in hospitals ia of vital importance to the patient. Tho results obtained by a doctor—sometimes after I a very difficult operation—may only l>s , successful by reason of skilful nursing. Therefore it should bo the aim of all hospitals to keep the nursino-sen-ices up to the highest standard."

TAKARO CLUB. WINTER ACTIVITIES. An enthusiastic meeting of the Takaro Bowling, Croquet and Tennis Club, over which Mr A. Cooksley presided, was held last envening to devise means for furthering the social activities of flie club during th e winter season. It was decided to conduct dances and card tourneys at regular intervals as a means of augmenting the general funds of the club, the first of which will bo held at an early dato on a central hall being secured. A ladies' committee was set up, Mrs H. B. Free being elected chairwoman and Mrs H. Trevor secretary. CHARACTER BUILDING.

ORGANISATION FORMED

SIMILAR TO MOTHERS’ UNION.

Per Press Association. s AUCKLAND, April 8. ' The formation of a sister organisation to the Mothers’ Union, but on

undenominational lines, was approved at a meeting of women convened by Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson to-day. The new organisation will have aims similar to those of the Mothers’ Union, which pledges its members to endeavour to maintain a high standard of homo life and so to influence the development of character in children.

Lady Alice Fergusson said that by adopting the proposal it would bo possible for all mothers in New Zealand to unite in a world-wide organisation with common aims, pledged to certain definite objects in tho upbringing of their children, bound t-ogethcr by common prayer and by a fixed endeavour to maintain a higli standard of home life.

The question of a suitable name for the organisation was referred to a committee.

Lady Alice Fergusson agreed to accept office as president of the new organisation.

ROYAL " GOOD FAIRY." AWAITING AN EVENT. PRINCE OF WALES'S EX-NURSE. Good fairies do not always take the form of the fairy tales. Sometimes they are just ordinary human beings; sometimes they are motherly, elderly women who find their greatest joy in tending the new arrivals.

Such a good fairy is Aliss C. J. Bill, the Royal Nanny. Miss Bill has spent over 20 years in the Royal service, and much of that time in the Royal nurseries. When tho Prince of Wales was a little boy he had to mind his P’s and Q’s, for “Lalla”—which is the affectionate nickname conferred upon Aliss Bill by her Royal charges—maintained discipline in the nurseries of Buckingham Palace and Sandringham. Now Aliss Bill is all agog again, for in Alay she is due to play her part on a very important occasion at Chesterfield. House, the London residence of the Duke and Duchess of York. Already Aliss Bill has been busy in the showroom of a certain famous babylinen shop choosing minute and dainty garments for the expected newcomer. These garments, the most beautiful of their kind, aro not at all ornate. They are pefcctly simple, and, what is more important in Aliss Bill’s eyes, they are perfectly hygienic. Placid, capable and understanding—that is what those who know her say of Aliss Bill. She is that rare thing—a born nurse. Children are the central interest of her life.

The layette for the newcomer is provided by the Queen, and in her choice of garments Aliss Bill carries out her Royal mistress’s -wishes—which happen

to coincide exactly with her own. When Princess Mary's first and second sons were born, the Queen was at her daughter's sido within a few hours of the event. She has been seeing a good deal of the Duchess of York lately, and will be one of the first to welcome the little stranger—the third grandchild of their Majesties. Princess Mary, who is a clever needlewoman, made many of her two sons' clothes, and the Duchess of York is also doing a good deal of sewing at present. The Queen believes that a mother should be educated for her important role. It was she who initiated the I training through which Princess Mary went some time ago at the Chidlren's Hospital, Great Orinond street—a schooling which has made the Princess more than merely competent lo rule her own nursery. The baby-carriage which was used by the two sons of Princess Mary was j specially designed by Viscount Lascellos, j and the new arrival will have one built j on the same principals. j Miss Bill lis not to be retained for any I special duties for the occasion in May, but she will be in attendance. The nurse actually in attendance will be a ; Scots nurse who has known the Duchess since she was a child, and who was with Lady Elphinston, her sister, when her children were born. Sir Henry Simpson, who attended Princess Mary, will aid the little stranger in to the world. This will be the third time he has performed this service for the Royal Family.