NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10507, 7 February 1920, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Lillio Peters, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Peters, Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay, to Mr Victor A. Patterson, of Dunedin. Miss Molly Bonn has com© to Wellington . on a visit to her grandmother, Mri R. J. Seddon. Mr C. D. G. Taylor and Miss I. Taylor (Wellington) are spending a holiday .in Christhureh. Deaiii has claimed another of the early settlers in Korl.li Canterbury, in the person of Mrs Margaret Jack, who passed away at Eangiora in the eightieth year of her ago- -Mrs Jack and nor husband, Mr James Jack, who died twelve years ago, made their home on the Mooraki Downs in the year 1866, and remained there on their farm for upwards of thirty years, and then retired t olive at Rangiora. The deceased lady leaves two sons and four daughters

The monthly committee meeting ot the District Nursing Guild of SL. John was held on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs W. H. S. Moorhouso. There were presentAtcsdamos Moorhouse (presiding), Corrigan, Misses Maonndrow, Robieson, and _ Rowley (hon. secretary). An apology for absence was received from Mrs Tripe. Tho nurses’ reports showed htat for the months of December and January 19 patients were registered, 21 discharged, 2 were admitted to hospital, and there was one death. In all, 509 treatments were given by the nurses, either at the patients* own homes or at the office of the guild, 91, Ghuznee street. Various diseases were treated, such as ulceration, abscess, whitlow, hemipiilegia, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthoritis, bronchitis, and influenza. Gifts of soup, puddings, eggs, clothing and old linen, were gratefully received from Mesdames Moorhouso. Corrigan, Wilberfoss, Lady Stout, three anonymous donors, Red Cross Society, and donations from Lady Stout, Mrs Copestake, and Mrs Holmes. Th© nurses would bo very glad of gifts of clothing and old linen.

Miss Putnam is on a visit to the South Island.

Tbp engagement is announced of Miss Ileljnore, elder daughter of vMr and Mrs George Helmore, I'cndalton, to Captain N. A. Rattray, Royal Irish Fusiliers, only son of Sir and ' Mrs Charles Rattray, Dunedin, says tho [Christchurch. “Press."

Tho Hon. Eileen Plunkat has been visiting Mrs Johnson at Mount Torlesse, Canterbury. ,

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Lillian B. Morton, only daughter of Mr J. M. Morton, of Wellington, to Mr Peter Ronald Jones, second son of Mr and Mrs P. Jones, farmer, of Turnkina, Wanganui. News has been received by cable of the marriage of Miss Marjory Nioholls, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. E. biicholls, of Harbour View, Wellington, to Mr John Hannah, son of Mr J. Hannah, of Maybole,' Ayrshire, Scotland. The wedding was celebrated by the Rev. David Tweed in St. Andrew's Church, Colombo, on February 3rd. Mrs Frank Meadowcroft gave an impromptu dance this week for her young cousins, the Misses Williams, before their return to lona College after tho holidays. Dancing was held in the billiard room, which looked very pretty with its decorations and pale pink shaded lights. The guests were all young people, friends of tho Misses Williams, and Included 3he Misses RitAhJo McJ>|lan, Matthews, J. Smith, Muir, Morpeth, Corrigan, and others. Mas Cameron Owen and Mrs Benham, Mrs Meadowcroft’s daughters, were present, as well as Miss Mavis Meadowcroft.

Th® staff of the Health Department held their annual picnic at Day’s Bay yesterday.

Mrs Don (Dominion president) and Mrs Lee Cowie, of the W.C.T.U.. were farewelled at the union’s rooms on Thursday afternoon by AVellington members. These ladies are leaving for London by the Buahine to attend tho World’s Conference. Mrs Wright presided, and congratulated these ladies on being chosen to fulfil this office. The Rev. J. Dawsou was a speaker, and the Mayoress, Mrs J. P. Luke, also spoke. Tho Rev. E. Drake extended good wishes to tho departing guests, who included Miss Weymouth, who also goes to England and will represent the Y. branches at the World’s Convention. Songs were rendered by Mrs Mowlem and Miss Judkins.

At a meeting of the Auckland Red Cross the disposal of the large funds in hand, amounting to about ,£0!),825,was discussed. A suggestion, which found a good deal of favour, was tho establishment and maintenance of a home for chronic war sufferers. Ultimately tho meeting referred the whole matter to the executive to bring forward a recommendation in regard to the establishment of such a home or to make an alternative recommendation.

All women who are interested in matters pertaining to women should attend the lecture to be given by Mrs Jinarajadasa in the Concert Chamber next Tuesday afternoon. The subject will he “The Women’s Movement in Britain and India,” in both of which countries the lecturer has taken an active part in the movement. In addition she has travelled widely, and therefore should be able to givo < a most interesting talk. The women’s movement in India is at the present time of vital importance to the future of that country, and nil should take the opportunity of hearing about it. The Mayoress, Mrs J. P. Luke, has consented to preside on the occasion.

t The wedding was solemnised in the All Saints' Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, of Mr Norman George McLean, second son of the late Mr 0. McLean and Mrs McLean, of Amberley, to Sister Margaret May Daw, youngest daughter of the lato Mr and Mrs Daw, of Qreymouth. The bride was trained as a nurse in the public hospital and was afterwards a sister at Nurse Roby's hospital, Palmerston North. During the war she served as a nursing sister in Egypt The bridegroom held a oommision as lieutenant in the array, and only recently ]'«. turned homo. Miss Muriel Pegdcn attended as bridesmaid. The best man was Mr Charles Bailey, of Christchurch, and the bride was given away by her hrother-in-law, Mr Williams, of Masterton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. H. Penn. The wedding party wore afterwards the guests of Mr and Mrs W. Pegden. of Parle road. Later in the day Mr and Mrs McLean loft bv car for Wellington en route to Queenstown. HAIR AND FACE TREATMENT.Each Patient’s Case Diagnosed and Treated According to its Cause. Ladies taught their own special treatment, and proper massage for nerves and circulation, which, if practised from 5 to 10 minutes daily, result will astound you. The most un-to-date salon. Call or write. MISS MILSOM, 94, Willis street. Telephone 814.—Advt.

MEDICAL MEN are unanimous in their recommendation of Electrical Baths for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis, and all skin troubles. Our course includes the famous High Frequency Violet Ray, which effects permanent cures, absolutely without pain. MRS HULLEN, 3a, Courtenay place, Wellington. 'Phono 22-070.

Mrs Ivcson, of Essex street, Maetertoii, is on a visit to Wellington. A unique entertainment will be-, given early in April, when the “Maori Love Legends” of Marieda Batten (Mrs Cooke/ will be given as a costume recital. The poems will be presented by pupils of Miss Hardinge-Maltby. At the Miolesworth street Methodist Church on Wednesday, Miss Ethel E. Flaws, daughter of Mrs Robert Flaws, ot Kaiwarra, was married to Mr Henry C. S. McLennan, only son of Mr and Mrs A. McLennan, of Evans Bay, the Rev. A. Reader officiating. Tho church was decorated for the occasion by girl friends of tho-bride. The bridesmaids were ths Misses Doris Dugwall, Evelyn March, and little Betty Flaws. Mr Douglas Algur was best man /jid Mr Frank May groomsman. After tho ceremony, a reception was hold in Dustin’s Rooms, and later Mr and Mil McLennan left for tho south. The bride, who has been connected with, the Methodist Church choir for, some time, was presented by the members of the choir with a jug and sugar basin in silver and crystal. Miss Borlase intends to resume her dancing classes in the second week of March. A class tor juniors will bo held on Saturday morniugst aud intending pupils are requested to make arrangements as soon as possible. . Particulars may be obtained from Miss Borlase at the Teirace tramway entrance, first gate on left. It was announced recently that Mrs W. F. Matthews, who for some years past has bean editor of “The Woman, ’ the monthly organ of the Australian Women's National League, was relinquishing the work. In order to mark their appreciation of tho work she did members of tho league met on Monday, January 19th, and presented her with a leather attache case, a travelling rug, a cushion, and a fountain pen. The acting president, Mrs H. S. Crocker, made the presentation, and others who added kindly words were Mrs Downing and Lady Frank Madden. Miss Frances Henry, daughter of Dr Henry, Tho Terrace, Wellington, had the privilege of playing tho violin before M. Henri Verbrugghcn. Ho said she had undoubted talent, well worth cultivating. Miss Francos Henry will go to Sydney in company with Miss Cullen (N.S.W. State Orchestra), and will enter the Conservatorium there to carry on her studies.

The death occurred on Wednesday of one of the oldest residents of FcUding, Mrs Ann Jones, at the age of 83 years. She arrived in New Zealand hv the vessel Ocean Mail, and has resided in Feilding for 4,7 years. Her four surviving daughters are all married, and she had eightteen grandchildren and fifteen greatgrandchildren.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, on Wednesday, the ■contracting" panties being Theresa Malone and Edgar bumner, both of Greymouth. Mr T. Moriarty acted as best man, and Miss Nellie Malons, sister of tho bride, as bridesmaid. lire ceremony was performed during the nuptial mass, by the Rev. Father Aubrey. After mass the wedding breakfast vas served at tho residence of the bride s mother, the happy couple leaving by the outward express en route for Dunedin, where their honeymoon is to be spent. BHD GROSS MEETING. A meeting of the Women’s Executive Bed Cross Committee took place at the Bed Cross rooms, Mercer street, yesterday morning. Mrs J. P. Luke presided, and there were also present Mcsdumcs Moorhouse, Blundell, Bose, Herzog, Barltrop, and Miss Sjibal Nathan, hou. secretary. An apology was received from Mrs M. Myers, The tollowing resolution was passed iby the meetmg i—“ That tho workroom at the central depot in/Mercer street bo. open onlyon Tuesdays, unless any special call js made by the emergency committee.” Owing to the closing of Featherkton Hospital, it is not found necessary to keen the rooms open so often as formerly The society’s visiting committee acknowledges with grateful thanks weekly contributions of llowers from the follow, jug The Countess of Liverpool Mesdam.es Purdy, North an, Jones, G. L. Anson, Cameron, and Meek. further gifts will be most acceptable, and may be left at tire depot on Tuesdays. HEALTH OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. The monthly meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for the . Health of Women and Children was held in the society’s rooms, ■Courtenay place, on Thursday morning. Mrs. Corrigan occupied the chair, in the absence ot Mrs Massey, and also present wore Mesdamea Tripe. Paris, Pongonby, Earle, Hosking, VV. Luke, D. Cook, C. Richardson, Burd, and Miss Rirkoaldie. Apologies were received from Lady 1 mdlay, Mesdames Massey, Bethune, b. Kirkoaldie, W. F. Ward, Tythe Brown. Cook, and Miss Barnett. Mrs S. Itirkcaldie was granted leave of absence from committee meetings for three months. Accounts were passed for pay. ment and correspondence read and discussed. A donation of A 5 was received from the New Zealand Warehousemen s Association, and a subscription of 10s from Mrs Earle. The nurse’s report Cor the months of December aca January was very satisfactory. 495 visits had been paid to homes and 1098 visits to the rooms by mothers. The Plunket nurses - aocoptcdl an .Unviitartloa no visit the municipal milk depot, and had been very interested in -what they had seen, and had much aiipreciated the invitation. The nurses placed on record in their report appreciation of tho kindly help that had been given to them by Miss Bametfc during all the time she had acted as honorary secretary to the so. oiety.

The King of Italy, who has voluntarily reduced his allowance from the State, has been, since the downfall of the Central Ebyjircs, the most highlypaid ruler in Europe, his yearly, official salary being £750,000. As ho, however, hag set aside nearly three-quar-ters of his income for non-personal expenses, the best-paid of monarchs seems to be King Alphonse, whose £350,000 a year is hig to do pretty much as he pleases with. The Kaiser’s salary used to be £920,000 per anmfm, and the Emperor of Austria'? £1,125,000. Mrs Eolleston, who for some time past has devoted practically the whole of her personal attention to electrolysis, will in future, give treatment to a limited number for superfluous hair, and attend per. sonally to the new treatments which are being introduced in' her rooms for the growth and beauty of the hair, restoring greyness to original shade, improving the complexion, and the eradicating of premature wrinkles. Mrs Kolleston nas just returned from America,. having visited the principal cities in Canada and the States to further study and acquire the latest and most successful methods of treatments. Spacious private rooms. 256, liamibton quay.—Advt. for all social occasions Dustin’s Cater (ng i B best. Wedding Breakfasts, Dinners. Dances, etc., catered for on ths shortest notice. Dustin’s, Ltd., Confeo. lienors. 171-173. Cuba street. Wellington, also Wanganui and Palmerston North— Advt. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,