NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10300, 7 June 1919, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. The Mayoress (Mrs J. P. Luke. C.B.E.X has-been suffering from a cold, and has bo.en unable to attend any functions. She is now better, and hopes to take her usn-il Mnco next week. Mr -nd Mrs J. D. Gray and their ,'ru\'!-~- are at Pendennis for the winter month?. Th'e Charley's Aunt Social Club held a social evening in the Masonic Hall on Thursday night, when there was a Rood attendance and an excellent programme was rented. The club's orchestra, under fho direction of Mr AVoifgaug, slaved selections, and amone the man., excellent items was the humorous recitations ■ "fl songs given by Mr Altred Newman. ■' London, whoso items are always highlv appreciated when ho visits these shore'a. Song 3 were given bv Miss 1. Dormer, Mifls Ivv Shearer. Mr Montagu Gillmore, Miss G. Harbroe, recitations by Mr T. Pi-ingle. Mr Kevin Dillon, am! Mr C. Archer. Mr Oakes cave a trombone solo, and Master J. E-iddler a violm solo, and Mr Billy Hex was seen in some eccentric dancing. During the evening Mr Fred Haybittle interested the audience with some stories- of bis experiences on tho western front. M.r Atack was the chairman of the evening, and supper was nerved in the interval bv the ladies committee.

The marriage took place on April lith last at the Kent terrace Presbyterian Church, of .Sister Annie Catherine Westoby, N.Z.A.N.S., daughter of Mrs Wo3tobv, of Woodville, to Major W. Aitkeii, M,C., N.Z.M.C. The Rev. Kennedy Elliott performed tho ceremony. Sister Brown was the bridesmaid, and Major Kitchic, N.Z.M.C., was the best man. The bnde was trained at the Wellington hospital, and was at the Gisborne hospital when she left for the front. She has been nursing in Egypt, France, and England, and has been mentioned in dispatches for her services. Tho bridegroom left with tho Main Bodv, and saw service in Egypt, Gallipoli and France. .He won the Military Cross at the Battle of Messines, and was personally decorated by the King. The best (man also went away with the Main Body, and has seen a lengthy period of service. The bridesmaid was on active service, nursing in Egypt and England. Mr Ernest H. Davis and Mrs Davis, of Auckland, will leave by the Magara next week for Honolulu, whero they will.remain about two months. Mrs David Caselberg (Masterton) is visiting Christchurch. Miss Daisy Stevens, late of Palmerston North, who has been serving in the French Army canteen service dur- [ iutt the last part of the war. and who is stationed at Metz, Lorraine, has been awarded the Croix de Guerre.

MUs E- Astley received a presentation of a travelling ru K with a gold keepsake ring from the teachers and scholars of the Ellerslie -School. Auckland, on her retirement from the position ot infant mistress after thirteen years' service. At a farewell social held at the Parish Hall she was also the recipient of a handsome travelling cabin trunk and a leather suit-case, presented by the residents of Ellerslie in appreciation ot her work in the school.

The first Mayoral "at home" under the new regime in Christchurch was held in the Council Cnambers, when a large number of people attended to pay their respects to the Mayor and Mayoress (Dr Yhacker, M.P., and Mrs Thacker). Tho latter was stylishly gowned for the occasion in a pretty shade of amethyst silk, with black furs, and a hat of black silk velvet. The guests were received dn the Mayor's, room, irom which they passed via the library If. the council room, which proved all too small for the large gathering. A stair of waitresses served refreshments all the while, and an orchestra playeu bright selections during the afternoon.

The death took place on Tuesday from, heart failure of .Sirs Frank Cowli-< shaw, of Christchurch, who was the daughter of the late Rev. H. C. At. Watson, for many years vicar of ot. John's Church, Latimer square, Christchurch. She leaves a husband and two sons.

At the monthly meeting of the Christ church branch of the National Council of Women, Miss C. Henderson presided. It was Tecommended that the Dominion Conference should he held in Wellington during the second week in \ugust. Remits were received from tho Auckland and Wellington branches i*garding the following subjects:—Revision of constitution, increase of pensions to women and children, improvements in conditions in shops and factories for women and girls, the appointment of women inspectors, improvement in national school system

A quiet military wedding was solemnised at St. Michael's Churiib, Christchurch, on Tuesday, when Corporal J. E. (Ted) Avery, of New Plymouth, was married to Miss E. Downey, of Wellington, by the Rev. C. Perry. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr A. Paterson, of Wellington, and was attended by her youngest sister, Miss Millie Downey, of Wellington, as bridesmaid. The bridegroom was attended by Lieutenant A. B. McIsaac, M.C., of New Plymouth. Koth bridegroom and best man were Main Body men, lately returned to the Dominion. A few relatives and intimate friends were afterwards entertained at the residence of Mrs G. Harris, Shirley. Mr and Mrs Averv left later for tun north, en route to New Plymouth, where they intend to reside. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, tho contracting parties being Miss Myra Annie McKay eldest daughter of Mr ana Mrs C- McKay, of Ashhurst, and .Frederick, fourth sou of Mr and Mrs K. Setter, of Kelvin Grove. The bride was given nvray by her father. The bridesmaids were Misses N. Dowling, of Wanganui, and Queenie Slattery, of Dannevirke. Two little flower girls were also in attendance—Miss Phyllis Cooksley and Miss Mavis McKay. Mr W. R. Setter, brother of tho bridegroom, carried out the duties of best mar., while Mr Alfred McKay, brother of tho bride, acted as groomsman. Tho bridegroom's present to the bride was a very handsome diamond brooch, and to each of the bridesmaids gold brooches set in diamonds and rubies respectively. After the ceremony a 1 large number of friends gathered at tho "White House," whero tho breakfast was. held, after which tho happy couple left by motor-car for Auckland, where the honeymoon is to be spent.

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The Countess of Liverpool fund committee will hold a meeting at the Town Hall on .Monday at 11 a.m., and all members are particulars requested to ut tend.

Last night Mrs Coull gave a dance at her house at Day's Bay in .honour of Mr J. Bristcd. who is leaving, shortlj for Australia. A numb;r of girls and youne men went out from town to the dance bv motor.

Mr Douglas Porter, of the Egypt General Mission, who is' at present on turlough. will au address at, the Y.W.C.A. to-morrow, at 4.13 .p.m. Iho unrest at present prevailing m.the Mohammedan world, and especially in Egypt, should lend additional interest to Mr Porter's message.

This year the T.W.C.A. Ml*'*™ I ** team has been faced with additional expenditure, and in order to meet this expense and to help some of tho guH who could not otherwise join, s »e of the members of the Hockey Club a e arranging a concert to be held in the YWC V. clubruoros, when admission will be free, but a collection will be taken.

Mrs W. Flanagan's programme proved a great treat for her sailor guests at the Sailors' Friend Society on Thursday. The following were encored:-Mrs VV. Flanagan the Misses It. Van Staveren, Johnstone, Hare, and -Messrs bweetenham (Rimutaka) and H- Brown. Mr* Flanagan and Miss Macintosh were at the piano. Keen interest continues in the competitions. The prizes were sent by the hostess, and went to the ierpsichore and Kimutaka. Gifts, for which thanks are expressed, have reached the institute of timber for alterations, flowers from the Hutt, and books, etc., tor the use of those at sea. THORNDOX CROQUET CLUB. The annual meeting of the Thorndo* Croquet Club was held in the clubs pavilion yesterday afternoon, when occasion was also taken to say good-bye to Mrs Hi ley, who has been a popular and efficient captain of the club, and her mother, Mrs Leo Lord, who returns to England shortly. Mrs George Johnson, the president, was in the chair, and the report and balance-sheet were read by the secretary, and adopted. The report stated that the club was late in starting its matches during the season owing to the epidemic. Iho first was held in February. The Handicap | Doubles, for the. captain's prize, was won bv Mrs Uayman and Miss Diitnie; the Handicap Singles, for Miss Kebbell s I prize was won by Mrs Morrah, the runner-up (prize from Mrs Trips?) bein? Miss Williams. The third match created much interest, being a twolives" match for the president a prize, and was won by Mrs Watt, runner-iip Mrs Henrv llayman (prize presented by Mrs Triggs). The ejection of otucers resulted in Mrs G. Johnson . being leelected president; Mrs Watt, vice-presi-dent; Mrs Watkins, captain; Mrs Hamilton, secretary (re-elected); treasurer, Mrs Richardson; committee, Mrs Morrah, Miss Williams, and Mrs W. Fillton. After the formal business of tne meeting had concluded, the president said a few words expressing tho regret all felt at losing Mrs Hiley, who had taken the greatest interest in the club, and also Mrs Lee Lord. From both of these ladies members had received much kindness, and they would be greatly missed in croquet matches. On behalf of tho members, Mrs Johnson then presented Mrs Hiley with a set of green-stone-handled silver afternoon tea torks, and Mrs Lee Lord tea spoons set in tho same stone. Mrs Huey thanked the members very warmly for their gift, and expressed rsfiret 51 1 • leaving tho club. She felt the warmest interest in the club, and had enjoyed her membership. Mrs Lee Lord also expressed her thanks for the gift. Afterwards afternoon tea was sewed, the pavilion being arranged with small tables, which were decorated with chrysanthemums. rhegathering was much' enjoyed by all. DEPARTMENTAL~r»A>'CE. Tho new Defence building in Whitmore street, where Base Records will havo it 3 abode, being now ready .for its tenants, the girls of the Government Buildings determined to have a house warming before the place is given up to tho prosaic work for which it was erected. Tho idea originated with the Public Works Department, fiand from these quantities of large flags were secured. These were hung all round the walls of the huge hall, which will shortly ba divided into small rooms for the records clerks. Tho effect was very striking, and occasioned much curiosity from tho outside, as the flags covered windows as well as walls. This made a splendid ball room, there being plenty of floor space, and much effort had been expended on it making it smooth for tho dancing, while tho music supplied bv Cowle.v'a orchestra was very inviting. Supper was set upstairs in another largo room, and was in charge of Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnston. This room also was hung with flags and the tables were decorated with scarlet flowers. The building afforded plenty of space for everyone when not dancing, and altogether made quite an ideal place for.n ball. The chaperones for the evening were Mesdame* Aldridge, Pearce, Ctillcsp\ie. Johnston and Drawbridge, and they were accommodated with easy chairs at one end of tho hall. The committee, who were present, were Miss Barratt, who wore deep blue velvet, with bodice of ninon; Miss Drawbridge, in white crepe-de-chene; Miss Howe, in black velvet with ninon corsago over white net; Miss Martin, in whits silk with touches of heliotrope; Miss Prince, in smoke blue eilk; and Miss Rose, in black. Tho Misses Grocomo. Hanning, Hargreaves, and Magimity were also on the committee, but were unable to be present and tho gentlemen wero Messrs Brown, Campbell, Cooper, Hurrell, Mitchell, Smollie. Smith. Williams, and Wylie. Thpro were mombers of all departments present, but the organisers wero drawn onlv from those departments that have their locale in the Government Buildings.

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