NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10086, 27 September 1918, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs H. Kohn has returned to Christchurch, after a visit to Auckland and Wellington. Mrs Mitchell, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs Isaacs, Rena Bay. Miss Solig, of Christchurch, passed through Wellington this week, en route to Rotorua. Dr and Mrs Young, of Kaikoura, are visiting Wellington. The general efficiency lecture on Tuesday night to the Women’s National Reserve Emergency Corps at the 1 ‘Charley’s Aunt” Club was given by Mrs Corliss, and was an immense amount of information being given upon the hospitals to which wounded soldiers are sent in London; also the trips taken by convalescent men when there. The speaker also' showed a number of most interesting photographs of London buildings. The previous Tuesday evening, Mr Hoby was the lecturer, and was much appreciated. Most valuable information was given with regard to the care of the teeth. At the dose questions were asked, and all present realised they had learned much to help them. Miss Ethel Morrison, the Mrs Crosbie of ‘‘The Thirteenth Chair,” intended going to South Africa with Miss Marie Tempest at the conclusion of the latter’s season in Australia. At the last moment, however, it was found that the boat, on which they were to travel was not * calling there, so the departure had to be postponed, and by the time the arrangements for getting there were finally made, Miss Morrison had agreed to remain in Australia with the “Firm.” Last Friday the Khandallah ladies, under Mrs ’ Willis, entertained tho members of the W.N.R. Wives’ Club to a most enjoyable tea. Mrs Charles Mirams and Miss Parsons provided a delightful musical programme, and a most profitable afternoon was spent. The Friday previously the island Bay ladies, under Mrs Barnard, were the hostesses, Mrs Ferkins being responsible for the musical programme, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Airs Porter (organising secretary) presided at both gatherings. Miss Aileen Moritzen, of Auckland, who has.been visiting Christchurch, has come to Wellington to see her brother, Lieutenant L. Moritzen, M.C. Sister S. E. Morley, N.Z.A.N.S., has been transferred to-the-massage section. Miss Coates (Hobson street) i s on a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs P. J. Nathan and Miss Arndt are leaving on a visit to Sydney. St. Peter’s Hall on Wednesday evening reminded one of the days 'when Robin Hood and his merry men gathered together in harmony on the sward of tho ancient Sherwood Forest. __ Tho event was a social gathering of Foresters, at which the Petono Courts ot the' A.O.F. were entertained by the City Courts. Bro. E. Taylor, D.C.R., and' the district officers were present in regalia, together with some Sou Foresters and friends. Dancing and musical items were enjoyed from 8 to 12 o’clock. During the evening Sister Duncan made an appeal for the Copper Trail, which realised a fair sum, by singing “Please Give Me a Fenny.” The following contributed to an excellent programme:—Misses M. Cooley, Newman, M. Castle, and Bisters Campbell and Duncan, Mr J. Perry, and Bros.. Campbell and Robbins. Court Lady Glasgow carried out the catering in a very creditable manner. The wedding took place on Tuesday, at St. Mary’s Church, Earori, of Miss Emily Atkin, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Atkin, to- Mr Allan Richards, youngest son of Mr W. J. Richards, of Standen street, Karori. The Rev. G. Y .Woodward officiated. The bride was attended by her sisters, the Misses Eva and Jessie Atkin, as bridesmaids. The best man was Mr Ivan Richards. After the ceremony a reception was ■ held' at" the home ot the bride’s parents. The Wellington South Nursing Division, under Mr s Gaby, will be In charge of the Red Cross Shop in Woodward street to-day, and will have a large quantity of saleable goods. Among the many home-made cakes will be a limited supply of Christmas cakes ready tinned for sending to the front, and fresh eggs will also be in stock,' as well as much produce. Friends may leave their donations to the day’s sale at the shop during the morning. The Spinsters’ Club is holding a jumble sale in the Taranaki street Mission Hall on Saturday afternoon, when the members will have a large quantity of second-hand goods of all kinds for sale. The sale will open at a o’clock in the afternoon, and good results are expected. An Irish jig competition for boys and girls under 16 years of ago was bold at St. Mary’s bazaar in the Town Hall last night, and was a source of much interest, there being a number of competitors. Dances were again given, this time by pupils of Miss Guise, and tho pretty and graceful children were much admired in their different ballets. The orchestra again played selections, and there was a good attendance. To-night a large number are expected, and another programme will be offered. Miss Campbell’s pupils on this occasion giving the dances.

The engagement is announced of Lieutenant H. R. N. Beaucnamp, seeond son of Airs Beauchamp, Timaru, to Alias Ida Stevenson, only daughter of Air and Airs John Stevenson, of Timaru.

At the meeting of the Soldiers Dependents’ League on Wednesday night, a letter was read from All’s HallThompson (president of the JNavy League), thanking the league for their assistance on the flower and balloon day for tho Navy League. Airs J. A. Hanan extended to the league her warmest thanks for the valuable help given to the “Tribute to France." The mothers and wives of soldier s had shown their personal interest in the fair land of France, for it was there many of their dear ones had died, and their graves were being cared for by the people of that country. Bho thought tho league was doing good work. It was non-political and nonsectarian. The common tie of suffering and sacrifice should bind them together and result in mutual helpfulness and friendship. She wished tho league every success. It was decided to meet on the third Wednesday ot each month. Airs Cranston was elected treasurer.

At a meeting last night of the representatives of societies appointed to deal with the establishment of a girls’ hostel in Wellington, Airs A. R. Atkinson presided. Airs H. Kirkcaldie gave a report of the value of the property which was under consideration, and the possible yearly expenses were worked out. which showed at the highest a hostel to house 50 at a reasonable weekly sum would be a' paying proposition. On the motion of Airs Corliss it was resolved that a determined effort be made to secure a property and establish a hostel. Alembers were appointed to secure guarantors also to deal with the lessee of the property and to arrange with a lawyer. Progress will be renorted. to a further meeting next week. '

RED CROSS “OTJR DAY” FUND,

Good work has been done by the canvassers, in connection with the flog drive, those refusing to assist the movement being very much the exception to the rule. If anyone should have any doubt as to the good work done by the Red Cross organisation, lot him ask any returned soldier who has been wounded and under the care of _ the untiring attendants of tho_ British Red Cross, what Ijis’ opinion is. _ Expenditure in connection wth ths work on all fronts, Great Britain, and New Zealand, amounts to about £8 per minute. It is a privilege to show appreciation of the good work done, by displaying in the windows, a silent but tangible recognition in the shape of the Red Cross flag.

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ CLUB,

The annual report of the Returned Soldiers’ Clubhouse Society, to be presented at the annual meeting of the club, says that £22CO is needed by the club to continue operations for another two years. The present lease of • the clubhouse expires on Juno 31st next, and negotiations have been opened for a further eighteen months’ lease. Mr Hamilton Gilmer generously contributed his share (£4OO a year) and the other half has been paid to tho Public Trustee for the Alaguire estate. To raise money a street collection, and demonstration at tho Basin Reserve has been approved by the City Council, to be held bn December Ctb and 7tli next, in furtherance of which all members of the society - and . retnnied soldiers are invited to give their active support. The society is indebted to the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club for a donation of £39, the proceeds of a swimming carnival at the Te Aro baths, and to the Wellington Savage Club for a further generous donation of £SO. The work of the society has been extended during the past year by the increasing number of soldiers returning to New Zealand, by the growth of the Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association (the members of which, now numbering 2500, are also, members’ of the society), and by the arrival of transports and hospital ships at Wellington, with soldiers for other parts of New Zealand, to whom a welcome is given at the club-house. The society, working in connection with the Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association, affords facilities to men in the first stage of repatriation. While the larger questions in this respect are dealt with by the Government departments, in numerous cases men settle the question themselves, with the assistance and information obtainable at the clubhouse and, the facilities therein afforded for getting 'into touch with tho employers. The society is in touch with the Discharged Soldiers’ Information Department and other Government departments, and with the Wellington war Relief Association, with a view to furthering the work of repatriation as far as circumstances permit. The society extends thanks to all who have assisted during the year, especially to _Miss Stevens for her voluntary assistance, and to the hen. auditors, Messrs E. W. Hunt and H. A. Gold. -