WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 159, 7 June 1937, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

Miss M. Lyon, of Woodville, is tin guest of Ml' and Mrs T. B.ennerhas- | sett, Wiekstead {street, Wanganui. . Mr and Mrs J. C. Bolton, of Wood- | vil.e, leave this week lor Queensland on a holiu.ay visit. Mr J. Gordon, of Inverness. Scotland, who is on a visit to the Dominion, is at present the guest of Mr and Mrs A. Fraser, Boundary Bond. Princess Mafalda, second daughter of the King of Italy, has given until to a dauguter, says a ltoine message. Princess Mafalda was born at Home in November, 1902, and :married, in 11)25 Prince Philippe of flense. “Since this branch last assembled, there lias passed away one of our iountion members who was also a lile member—the late Miss Janet Greig,” stated Miss C. Me Kenny (Pahiatua), president of the Manawatu branch of the New Zealand ISegi«terecl Nurses’ Association, in her address read at a meeting held in Danevirke on Friday evening., “Miss Greig’s long and beautiful nursing service was succeeded by a lengthy and severe illness and suffering which only terminated when her life ended,” Miss McKcnny added. “I recall my first hearing of her when I entered Wellington Hospital, where Miss Greig had trained and had gone forth to serve elsewhere. Still her friends were lamenting their loss. ‘Our Nightingale,’ they called her.” Those present stood in silence as a mark of respect. A double wedding which was probably the first of its kind to be solemnised in New Zealand took place in Wellington at 8 o’clock last night, both brides and bridegrooms being of Greek nationality. The marriage was performed by a Syrian priest according to the rites of the Orthodox Greek Church. Tiie brides were Miss Demetra I ergadiotou, who married Mr James Ancionares, and Miss Metaxia Kalafatelis, who was married to Mr Nicholas Yiannoutsos. They w r ere attended by cousins and several small nieces, and Mrs Janis, sister of Mr Andonares. Both brides looked very charming in ivory satin gowns, simply cut with tra ils, and embroidered tulle veils, and both carried pastel-shaded bouquets. The small attendants were in pink, one group in sunset satin frocks and the others in rtise pink moire taffetas, made with ankle-length, full skirts and puff sleeves. They also carried pink bouquets. REMOVING HE4T MARKS. Heat marks can be removed from lacquered surfaces if they are rubbed with a piece of cotton wool moistened with a little sweet oil of any kind. Rub in gentlv, and leave the oil in the marks for'a little while. Then wipe it off, and sponge the lacquer with warm vinegar. Allow this to dry, then polish the surface with a soft cloth sprinkled with flour. All twees of the heat mark will be removed, and | a brilliant polish will be left on the * surface.

(By “Nanette.”)

WEDDINGS. GARDINER—BERNDTSON. St. Andrew’s Church, Palmerston •North, was the scene of ,a very pretty afternoon wedding on Thursday, June U, when Dorothea Ivy, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. AV. Berndtson, of Lombard Street, Palmerston North, was married to Jesse Wilfred, son of Mr and Mrs Gardiner, of Eltham, Taranaki. The bride before her marriage was a popular teacher, having been engaged in the profession in Pal-, merston North and' other parts of New Zealand for a number of years, and also in Fiji, from where she returned a year ago. Rev. J. Hubbard, M.A., 8.D., officiated at the ceremony, and Mr A. J. Graham presided at. the organ. ’ The bride was escorted by her father, and- a very charming picture she made in a gown of cloth of silver embossed in a white lily-of-the-valley design. Cut on classical lines, it fitted slimly to the figure, the corsage being high fit- 1 ting to the neck, where it finished with , a self-toned plait and a spray of orange blossom. Tiny buttons of cloth of silver | adorned the back of the corsage to i the waist, from where a narrow panel widened into a graceful train, which was carried by a dainty little flowergirl. The bride’s embroidered tulle veil | was caught to the head with orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Mrs J. Crabtree, of Eltham. attended the bride as matron of honour, and she wore a becoming frock .of Marina blue and silver. The square-cut neck had insets of diagonal bars entwined with silver thread. A toque of Marina blue to tone was worn, the hack being mounted with pastel-shaded flowers, and a bouquet of pink roses, freesias, and maidenhair fern was carried. The tiny flower-girl was Va’erie Lonn, of Palmerston North, whose pretty nink frock was frilled round the top and bottom, and bung loosely from the neck. On her head she wore a quaint bonnet, and white satin shoes peeped from under the hem cf her gown. The posy she carried was of nink danline and roses, with maidenhair fern. Mr G. Lawson, of Wanganui, was best man. , A reception was later held at the Eosco tearooms, whore the tables were decorated to tone with the colour scheme of the bridal party. Mrs Berndtson. the bride’s mother, looked very smart in a frock of brown ottoman silk patterned in fawn and brown, with a pleated effect in tile material. She wore a coat and hat to match, ami carried a posy of roses and maidenhair fern. Mrs A. Woods, of Fejkling Dim hridooroom’s sis+er), a°sited Mrs Perndtson in her dlit : ns ns hostess, and she was rtt'red in brown floral crepe with matching aece'-so'-ies. The i*s«al toasts were honoured. Mr Hubbard bding toastmaster. \ sheaf of telegrams was received, and also rabies of congratulation and good wishes from Fiji. When Mr and Mrs Gardiner Inter left hv ear fo' - Auckland, the latter traveled in a distinctive frock of electric bine satin faced rrp-e cut on tailored lines, with a stitched collar and cuffs and I’.at to tone. c lie a''O wo r e a musonash fur coat., ’they will, make tlie : r future home at Kaponga, Taranaki.

McLEAN —SMITH. A wedding which aitrnctnd vide Itit”t'cst \v ■’s solemnised at the T-Toly Trinity Ch’.irch, AVoodv'lle. on tsat11>■(];'v afternoon, when. eldest daughter of AH a"d Afr« R. 0. Smith, of “Tre+liella.” AA’ood ville, was married to G°orge Roneldson, elder son of the late Mr ami Mrs AV. R.. ATcLean, of. H«w»ro. The parents of tlm bride are held in high esteem, and the bridegroom is a member of a: family who were pioneer residents of Taranaki. The ce’-emonv was performed hv Rev. G. AY- Revidson. fnrmerlv v : ~ar of Holy Trinitv Church, and Afiss D. Barkwith presided at the organ. The church provided an attractive setting, white chrysanthemums with red berries intermingled being arranged on tbe alter and in tbe clienc°l. with posies of flowers and berries tied with r°d satin ribbon on the pews. A wedding bell of white flowers and viburnum- berries was suspended over the young couple. G'H friends of the bride were responsible for tbe | I decorations. I The bride was escorted by her I father, and wore a beautiful frock of magnolia satin, classically cut and fashioned, in redingot° style; opening down the front to show gold satin, with a high neck-line. Tiny buttons marked the front of the corsage, which had long, tight-fitting sleeves. The skirt fell into a long, full train, braided with gold and edged with a fold of gold satin. Her filmy veil of cream tulle was held to her head with a half-circlet of large pearls and side posies of orange blossom. A trailing bouquet of deep cream freesies and maidenhair fern was the finishing Three picluresqne maids followed in. single file, Afiss Pamela Betts, of Alasterton (chief), Afiss Margaret Afules and Afiss Alison Davis, of AVoodville, wearing redingote frocks of geranium red stiffened net opening over taffeta 6lips in the same shade. Net ruffles marked the high necklines and finished the skirts, which were slightly trained. Bobble buttons covered with taffeta ornamented the front of the corsages and the long sleeves, which were full at the top and tight-fitting to the wrists. Gold sandals were worn and their trailing bouquets were of red bonvardias and gold freesias, their headbands being of the same natural flowers. Air John Bayley, of Hawera was best man, and the ushers at tbe church were Alessrs H. Slater (Hawera), and R. and V. Smith, brothers of the As the bride and bridegroom left the j church, Gu : de Sallie Desmond presented the bride with a floral horseshoe tied with gold ribbons, conveying good wishes from the Guiders and Guides to a former Guide, and as a eoinpliment to her mother, who is president of the Guides’ Association. _ At “Trcthella” some hundreds ot guests were later hospitably enteitained by AH and Afrs Smith the hitter wearing a ■graceful frock ot brittle green lace with touches of shell pink, and a green, peach-bloom hat, her bouquet being of pink carnations and cvclamen. Afiss Helen Sim >• sister of the bride, wore a bolted, suit of rose freeze with brown felt, hat. Afiss McLean (Hawera), aunt ofytbe bridegroom, wore a tunic sui , _ 1 skirt being of black silk velvet and the tunic of rose and silver tinsel, also a black p’cture hat and silver fox furs, her bouquet being composed of pink begonias and roses. . The bride and bridegroom stood _ in the drawing-room to receive the tollcitations of their friends, after which there was an adjournment to. a. large marquee on the lawn.. M r Davidson was toastmaster. The marquee was brightly decoraed the bride’s table being centred wit l, red gerberas and the contrast of bluebells. t)T. P. H-

Mules, of Woodville, proposed the toast to the happy couple, Mr Davidson proposing tue toast to the bride s parents, while Mr Slater proposed that to Miss McLean, aunt of the bridegroom. Another toast honoured was that to Miss Aisla Beetham, who was to have been one of the bridesmaids, but was unfortunately indisposed. Afternoon tea was served in the diningroom and guests later viewed the handsome array of presents, which testified to the high esteem in which the young couple are held. When the bride and bridegroom left later by car, Mrs McLean appeared for travelling m a tailored suit of 6mart black and white check, with; a red hat, her blouse, gloves, nandbag; and shoes en suite. Mr and Mrs McLean will in future reside m Hawera. Among the relatives of the bride present were Mr and Mrs Lewis (i aimers toil North). MISS PEGGY WHEELER. VISIT TO PALMERSTON NORTH. The visit to Palmerston North of Miss Peggy Wheeler, ,personal,4representative of Elizabeth Arden, London, will be of great interest to those i who are beauty conscious—and what woman isn’t nowadays V Miss \\ heeler 'was at Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame’s to-day and will also ho there to-morrow for the purpose of giving private, personal lessons in home treatment for the skin and make-up based j on the famous Elizabeth Arden pnnj eiples. On a two years’ tour through Australia and New Zealand, Miss AVhceler has been visiting all the c-eii- | tres giving treatments and cons.ulta-1 tions in the Dominion since last De- j comber. She received her training m. London in the salon of Elizabeth Arden, acknowledged to be in the front rank of the world’s cosmetic experts. Asked if Elizabeth Arden were a real person Miss Wheeler replied that • Elizabeth Arden was very much alive and right on her job. Her rise to tame I was quite romantic, as she bad started on her own mixing creams in one room by night, and selling them., next day in another room. To-day her preparations were known the world over except in Russia, and negotiations were even now in train to introduce Elizabeth Arden to that.great country. Contrary to the general belief, Miss: Wheeler said the photograph on her preparations was not Elizabeth Arden, | who was dark and rather petite and • possessed of great charm and person-1 ality. This year marked the jubi.ee of Elizabeth Arden’s modest launching, I and now there were her beautiful j salons in all the important cities, ill-j eluding Sydney and Melbourne, and it: was hoped to have one established in the Dominion before long. I For that sense of well-being and poise most women do something to their’ faces nowadays, Miss Wheeler said, but however conscientious their self-treatment it could not possibly equal professional care without tion. An indication of Miss Wheeler s sincerity was her remark that she was more interested in selling nourishing cream than lipstick. Only a trained expert knew how to manipulate the facial muscles correctly. ■ Miss Wheeler’s impression of New Zealand women, generally speaking, is that they do not . take care of their skin. From her experience of a New Zealand summer she considers the climate simi'ar to the English climate, so that it is no use to blame the climate for a bad skin. Miss Wheeler stressed the necessity for care of the skin with protecting creams for wind or sun and nourishing creams to be used at night to supplement the natural oil. do many women boasted of using soap and water which she declared had a bad effect on the skin. Miss Wheeler bad found in the larger centres the women were more skin conscious as for instance in Auckland where she stayed foiv a month she was nearly rushed off her feet. Miss Wliee.er leaves for Australia on Thursday. - STUDIO DANCE, HELD BY MISS GWEN GiBBS. Miss Gwen Gibbs held an enjoyable dance in her Broadway studio on j Saturday night, when there were about 150 pupils and their friends present. Miss Gibbs was smartly attired in a golden-red tunic frock borI dered with fur, and was assisted by Miss L. McAffer, who wore brown and lime green, and Miss L. Major, l in pink floral. Games, competitions and dancing were indulged in. the time ; passing ell too swiftly. Two tap dance items were contributed by Mr J. Houlihan and were greatly apprei eiated. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. On Saturday evening, at the Terrace End pavilion, a jolly party was held to celebrate the coming-of-age of Earle, the only son of Mr and Mrs H. H. Blake, 56 Russell Street. Over 120 guests were entertained, visitors being present from Wellington, Hastings, Wanganui, New Plymouth and Christchurch. The artistic decorations were admired by all: Mr and Mrs Blake received the guests, the latter wearing black panne velvet. They were ably assisted by their daughter, Mrs Grace New, who wore white satin with red trimmings. The time was spent in dancing, interspersed with items given by Messrs Burt and Bennett, S. Wright, R. Armstrong, W. Bacon and Misses S. Minns and J. Flemming. Extras were played by Messrs R. Garrick, L. Hartly and G. Pattle. Tlie usual toasts were honoured. Mr J. Steveiis proposed the toast of the guest of honour, who, in reply, proposed the toast of his parents. The guests included : Mr and Mrs E. Stanford, Mr and Mrs L. Battersby, Mr and Mr S. New, Mr and Mrs J. Stevens, Mr and Mrs R. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs G. Kensington, Mr and Mrs -R. Rotlieray, Mr and Mrs W. Young, Mesdames J. Battersby, McCormick, N. Blake", G. Byers, junr., A. H. Cox, Misses D. Armstrong, L. Cox, H. Pettigrew, L. AUsop, D. Mason, It. Blake, W. Brown, B. Percy, M. and It. Sehlicriki. J. Blackwood, M. Snel--1 ing, R. McLeod, M. Baigent, W. Moss, J. Flemming, L. Bartlett, M. and H. Bloomfield, S. Minus, G. Turner, B. Hepburn, K. Winton, C. Jand C. McCormick, A. Hancox, K. Ellerby, J. Kirkpfitrick, E. Moseley, J. Smith, J. McPherson, B. Richards, R. Metcalfe, S. Heat'll, J. Aitkenhead, D. Smith, M. Christenson, J. Ayson, H f Williams, M. Stanford, J. Fiiilinson, E. Quigan; Messrs' H. Harvey, C. H. and G. Greer, It. Clevely, C. McMinh, It. Burt, B. Allen, H. Allison, J. Rollo, It. McKenzie, B. Burns, W. Strange, S. Bennett, N. Bacon, H. Rcesby, H. Norris, It. Rowlands, J. Quigan, E. Penfold, J. Wilson, W. Petberick, J. Cooper, S. Wriglit, S. Harvey, J. O’Connell, G. Allen, B. Penney, A. Well, L. Hartley, J. Mitchell, F. Cox, D. Regan, It. Garrick, W. Sigglekow, D. Birch, H. New, G. Pattle, , Whitehouse, McCulloch, and T. Mills. | Milady shall have music wherever: she goes. Paris shoe shops now are) showing gold cat collar bells sewn to strips of black velvet and fastened to i the toes of gold kid mules. |

GOLF. MANAWATU LADIES’ CLUB. i A bogey competition will be played by the members of the Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Chib to morrow. The following is the draw:— First tee.'—Mrs E. AYimsett and Mrs C. King, Mrs J. F. Field and Miss E. West,. Mrs G. Trevor and Mrs" H. Collinson, Mrs H. E. Edmunds and Mrs L. Speeehley, Miss I. Seifert and Mrs L. Cooper, Mrs It, L. Harding and Mrs E. Wilson, Mrs It. Abraham and Aliss G. Wilson, Mrs D. V. Stewart and partner, Mrs G." Brown and Mrs S. Goldinghnm, Mrs G. W. Dixon and M iss Wason, Mrs AI. Gabriel and Mrs L. J. Oliver, Mrs J. C. Young and Mrs E. J. August, Miss IT. Rutledge and Mrs R. Chisholm, Miss N. Smillie and Mrs T. Buxton, Mrs H. C. liill and Miss R. Balding. Fifteenth tee.—Miss M. Evans and Mrs E. J. Wills, Mrs It. Bennett and Miss N. Nash, Mrs M. A. Eliott and Mrs A. V. Jury, Mrs C. R. Luke and Mrs D. G. Riddiford, Mrs A. G. Lawson and Mrs J. Colquhoun, Miss Garner and Miss I. Rutledge, Mrs G. Gerrand and Mrs H. Murray. Tenth tee. —Mrs J. G. Wingate and Miss Y. Rapley, Mrs W. E. Winks and Mrs J. J. Stevenson, Mrs L. Seifert junr, and Aliss Rogerson, Miss S. Thomson and Mrs H. Pringle, Mrs W. A. Jacques and Mrs J. Reid, Mrs 0. Doig and Miss D. Waldegravc, Mrs R. Stevenson and Mrs H. Retro, Miss R. McDonald and Mrs N. Foy, rMs J. Fisher and Airs H. J. Rees, Airs N. S. Triggs and Miss R. Abraham, Airs Iv. Garner and Airs 0. H. Williams, Airs B. C. Dickson and Aliss S. Fannin, Airs T. Keeling and Miss A. lloulston, Aliss S. Ale Donald and Aliss Baigent, Airs R. Hooper and Airs Ivan Wilson, Airs 11. J. King and partner. Anyone unable to play is requested to ring Airs G. Trevor (’phone 5094) before 11 a. m.

A mixed foursome will be played on Wednesday afternoon for the King George Alemorial Fund. Players may choose their own partners, otherwise they will be arranged at tlie links.

PALAIERSTON NORTH CLUB. The competition this week for A and B grades of tlie Palmerston North Lacies’ Golf Chib is lor points and spoons. Ihe C grade play' an eclectic competition. Anyone unable to play is requested to ring Airs C. V. Cioclietto betore 11 a.m. (’phone 7141). Following is tlie draw : First tee. —Airs H. B. Bennett and Aliss E. Wanklyn, ALrs C. Y 7. Cioclietto and Airs W. Stephens, Airs H. Bott and Airs E. Giendimiing, Airs R. Cuinberworth and Airs 11. B. Free, Airs E. Simpson and Aliss H. Alullaney, Airs B. Clarke and Airs R. AlcAlurray, Airs D. H. Cook and partner Alls l. Anderson and Aliss !. Jepson, Airs H. Peters and Airs T. McPhee, Airs A. J. Berryman and Airs G. G. llaneox, ; Mrs R. Haddon and Aliss J. Blackwoo.l, ■ Aliss J, Harwood and Miss N. Di'ever, Miss J. Gaustad and Alls R. Aloore, Airs E. Bury and Airs J. Hayward. Airs N. Ballinger and Airs Al. Goodwin, Airs R. Hopwood and Aliss Al. Puklowski, ALrs T. Simpson and Airs O. Duel, I Aliss Al. Belle and partner. Fourteenth tee. —Mrs Al. Williamson and Aliss Symons, Airs Wyllie and Airs Alylroi, Airs. R. Connor and Aliss Al. Harper, Airs E. Wycherley and Airs E. Pearse, Airs C. Alowlem and Airs J. Curd, Afrs K Fraser and Airs P. Moran, Airs Bailey and Airs Gold, Airs W. J. Day and Airs C. Batchelor, Airs Al. Laureiison and Airs H. Walker. I The results of Saturday’s competitions are as follow:

B grades—Miss. L. 'VVimsett, 109—23 —81; Miss M. Thompson; 117 —3(5 —81; Miss K. Landers, 111 —24-—87 ; Miss M. Frame, 109—21—88; Miss M. Neill, 1119—28—91,, C grade (over 9 holes)Miss 11. Dommett, 02—25 —37 ; Miss E. Yareoe, 69—30—39; Miss D. Berryman, 60—19 —41; Miss M. Mortland, 7.4 —30 —44; Miss V. Koyul, 74 —30 —44. BASKETBALL. , PROSPECTS FOR THE SEASON. MORE TEAMS PLAYING. Much enthusiasm is being shown by basketball players in the Manawatu, and the fact that 21 teams are competing this season in the matches conducted on Saturdays by the Manawatu Association, as against 12 last year, is nil indication that the game is flourishing. This is pleasing, since the sport is an excellent one lor g.rls, and when played well its precision of movement and athletic grace displayed makes it a joy to wateir. It is encouraging that country teams are competing, two coming f.rom Wliakurongo and one from Aelihurst. Y.Iv.C.A-. have entered four teams I this year, thus doubling their number of last year. As many games as possible will be played on asphalt, as it is planned to send a representative team from the Manawatu to the Dominion tournament, which will take place at Auckland either the last week in • August or the first in September, and the games are plaved on hard courts ac this fixture. On June 9 +he tournament held annually on Lie King’s Birthday will take place at the Technical School grounds in Grey Street, instead of at the Girls’ High School grounds in Fltzlierbert Avenue as in previous years, and it is anticipated that the fixture will he highly successful. . Three representative players from other centres have joined the local association thm season—Miss I. Stewart, from Waikato, Miss J. Bishop, Wanganui, and Miss M. Hutchinson, Marlborough, the first two plaving for High School Old Girls and the latter for Technical Old Girls. Their play will be watched with interest, as also will the play of junior enthusiasts .looming on, and ol other team members. The uniforms worn by the teams are interesting, two new colours having been introduced. High School Old Girls, are wearing a very pretty blue box-pleated uniform this season with navy blouses, and the Whakarongo plnvei's have chosen for theirs a gold shade, with a pleated skirt to give fullness- and ease of movement, and their monogram is embroidered in purple on a pocket oil the bodice. Seen together .these two uniforms provide a striking. contrast and lend a glowing note, of colour to the courts. Instead of wearing ordinary skirts, the Y.W.C.A. nlavers this season have chosen divided” skirts which arc neat and sensible, and with them they wear white lfiouscs. In all cases, the uniforms are practical as well as attracSATURDAY’S MATCHES. The following, are the results of games played on Saturday— A grade.—Technical A 9 v. High .School A 15: Technical B won by default from H.S.O.G. Green; .Technical O.G. A won bv default from Tedi O.G. 44; H.S.O.G. Blue 17 v, High School B 6. B grade.—Technical C 9 v. Bunnythorpe 17: Y.W.C.A. B won by default from Ashhurst; Y.W.C.A. A 9 v. Whaka rongo A 9; High ■ School C 7 v. Y.W.C.A. D 2; Technical D 5 v. •Whakarongo B ‘6. Holes in linoleum can be filled with finely-chopped cork mixed with glue. When the mixture has hardened, the patch should be saud-pnpered.

REGISTERED NURSES. STUDENT NURSES WELCOMED. MANAWATU BRANCH. A meeting was held in Dannevirke by the Manawatu branch of the Registered Nurses’ Association, on Friday evening, in order to welcome the student nurses who had recently joined the association. The whole of the Dannevirke nurses in training were included and ure now also members. Miss Brown, matron-of the Dannevirke Hospital; welcomed the Palmerston North members, numbering about 25. In the unavoidable absence of the president (Miss C. McKenny) Mies J. N. McGliie was in the chair. ! Miss McKennsv’s address was read | by Mies V. Kelly, secretary of _ the ; Manawatu branch, and stated, inter i alia: — ; “In offering you this written address of greeting and welcome. I cannot refrain from expressing, firstly, my keen disappointment that I am prevented from being with you. Our warmest congratulations go out to those of our association members who His Majesty the King has honoured with the title of members of the Order of 'the British Empire. I would address myself more particularly to our new members. This new departure in our constitution is as yet in the nature of experiment. Jf it be the hallmark of a profession that it prepares lor the’ future, that envisions always a forward marching to more achievements, still better service, then surely we have done well to receive you, to welcome you into our la.nks from your beginning of nursing. So now you are membens —heirs of the rich' inheritance of nursing which has come to us from the post, as yet you are learners, accepting dogma that is rigid; necessarily so because it deals with the great issues of health, life and death. You may have already noted that initiative in pupils, in reference to the pa.tient, has no place, because the safety of the patient comes first. You will' hear an old question, -‘What is the advantage of being,a member of the association?’ and you need to have a ready answer for any who, unlike yourselves, may not lia.ve had the benefit of wise counsel. One of the benefits of the membership is fellowship in a national, also international, profession assembly. It links you with a magnificent past of exalted nursing service. Nurses—from Florence Nightingale onwards —passed on the torch of more and more knowledge and better ways in the care of the sick. So you, also, will add something yet to'the lustre of nursing to enrich the gift you received. There P.re manv instances of economic value of membership. One is the security and direction of private nursing that is .always available. There is a nursing club and hostel accommodation cheap, in the main cities. There are amenities, bureaux, when, going abroad. These apply with ever more force, with necessary introductions and placements. If unhappily misfortune is the lot of the nurse, members lip ensures the sympathy of the association and suitable recognition. The Nursing Council is •able and ready to deal with your nursing problems.” Tbe opportunity was taken b” Miss McGhie to welcome Miss Kearns (treasurer) back after her 11 months’ absence in Dunedin. Letters, from the central council con-

cerning rules and organising the Student Nurses’ Association were discussed, and. a letter from the National Council of Women gave rise to animated discussion and serious thought. A vote of thanks was accorded Miss Brown and her staff for their hospitality, on the motion of Miss Mc'Glue.