NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10563, 14 April 1920, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. |

lira Annie Stevens, who died at Carterton. on Saturday, arrived in New Zealand by the ship Waiora m 18 and went to Hvo in the Wairarapa before the construction of the railway line over the Ei mu taka hill. The deceased-was 73 years of age-

• The engagement is announced of Hiss Vera Pegg, daughter of Mrs K. A. Pegg, of Huritni, to Hr R. N. Gray, son ot the Rev. R. S. Gray, Wellington. Hiss Q. Stewart, of the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., Palmerston North, has been transferred to the Wellington branch of the bank.

A pretty wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Church, Auckland, recently, when Hiss Violet HcGahan, only daughter of Hrs HcGahan. Ponsonby road, was married to Hr Percy McCullough, Wellington street, Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Grant Cowan. The bride was supported by Hiss Jobsou and Hiss Nicholson, and two little girls. Hisses Noreeu HcGahan and Westbury, Mr Bert McCullough acted as best man.

The engagement is announced of Hiss Gertrude. (Trudie) Bredow, • L.T.C.L.. LsA.B;, youngest daughter' of Hr and Mrs P. IV. R. Bredow, “Raupo Park," Douglas, to Hr Harold L. Stoddart, of the Bank of New South Wales staff, Auckland, and son of Hr and Hrs W. Stoddart, - Stanley Bay, Auckland (says the "Star"!.

Hrs Bernard. Wood, Christchurch, is giving a small dance on Thursday evening in honour of Hiss Hope Wood, who, with her parents, leaves shortly for England. The Auckland „ branch of the Victoria League has received official news from England that the Prince of Wales consented to become a vice-patron of the organisation before .leaving on his present tour. The' Victoria League of New Zealand intends presenting an address to the Prince. This will bo done by the Dun. edin branch, as being the oldest in the Dominion.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Andrew’s Church, Palmerston North, on April 7th, the contracting par* ties being Hr C. V. Croohetts, third son of Hr and Mrs Crochetts. of Wanganui, and Hiss Eileen Williamson, eldest daughter of Hr and Hra Williamson, of (55, Ferguson street, Palmerston North. The indignation expressed by memhen of the Dunedin Women Citizens’ Association regarding the high cost of women’s clothing is fully shared by Auckland women, who view the constantly increasing prices with- dismay (says an Auckland, paper). inquiries show that the .pre--sent cost of clothing is a matter of the gravest concern, not merely to people popularly known as the "poorer classes," who are in numberless instances entirely unable to. purchase clothing and are dependent upon social workers for their supply, but also to those in other walks of life where it is necessary that a certain standard In dress should bo observed. The wife of a labouring, man with a large family can say frankly that to buy clothing: is impossible, arid she goes to, the social'workers; but the wife of a clerk or a small salesman, who vci y often has not more than £■l a week on which to maintain not only her tome, but a certain social standard, cannot gel out of her difficulties this way. and it is on this type of fathily that the present excessive prices are Dressing very heavily. The wedding took place on Thursday of last.week, at Weedons Methodist Church. Christchurch, of. Hiss Kathleen Annie McMeeknn, only daughter of Hr W. HcHeekan. of "Lawford,’’ Weedons. and Hr A Ifred Webb, of Ahnnt,, son of Hr and Hrs A. Webb, of .Addington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Harris, of Springston. . The death occurred at Otaki on Friday of Mrs Cooper, wife of Hr H. T. Cooper* of Paekakariki, who has been in illhealth for some time. The funeral took place yesterday, and was followed by a large number of relatives and friends'. Mrs F. Orbell, of New Plmoutb, is visiting Wellington. Miss K. Wilson, Lower Hutt, has been on a visit to .New Plymouth, where she competed in the recent golf tournament. Miss . Gambrill, Mrs Martin, Hiss . Pilimmer, and Miss Wilson, who' were visitors at the golf tournament in New Plymouth, have returned to Wellington. Mrs S. Harcourt has, returned to Wellington after a visit to Taranaki. Mrs Johnson Wright is visiting Masterton. Miss ■ Caeelberg, of Masterton, ig visiting Wellington. , WELLINGTON SOCIETIES. STATUTORY HEtETINGS. The adjourned statutory meetings for the election of trustees to the Wellington Convalescent Home, the Wellington Ladies’ Christian Association, and the Wellington Society for the relief of the Aged . Needy were held , yesterday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs H. S. Moorhouse 'took the chair for the meeting of the Convalescent Home. Miss Litchfield, secretary, read the names of the retiring trustees, Mesdames J-. Joseph, and B. ,M. Litchfield. On the motion of Mrs Ai'tken, seconded by Mrs Watkins, these ladies were re-elected-trustees. Hrs Moorhouse was re-elected chairwoman for the ensuing year. The Hon. J. G. W- Aitken took llio chair; for the meeting of the Ladies’ Christian Association. Mr Judd announced the retiring trustees. Mes srs C. P. Powlcs, W. Allen, and J. G. W. Aitken, who - offered themselves for re-election. These gentlemen were re-elected, and Mr Aitken was elected president'for the ensuing year. Mir W. Allen took the chair for the meeting of the Society, for the Belief of the Aged Needy, and announced, that the retiring trustees were Mr Knowles and himself. A third.vacancy had been caused during the year by the resignation of Mrs Evans. The retiring trustees were re-elected, and on the motion of Mr Helyer, .Mr J. W- Brown was elected. to fill the vacancy on the board. Mr W. Allen was elected chairman for the ehsuing year, . Healthy, looks are more important than anything else. But scientifically prepared preparations to keep them so are necessary. Witness the fact that the name Milsom is synonymous with purity and excellence of manufacture. To have prospered for twenty years is guarantee of the, goodness of the goods. Ail hair preparations, hair work, Culteno face creams, and the famous Milsom Hygienic Face Powder. . Miss Milsom', Hair and "Face Specialist, 94. Willis street. ’Phone 814. —Advt. • ; ■ ■ ' BUOYANT GOOD HEALTH Is the portion of the woman who wears B. C; Corsets. They possess every qualify of style and comfort. B. and C. - Corsets are British made, and are therefore the most economical, as they are not affected in price by foreign exchange rates. Tbis is an important consideration. B. and C. Corsets are the.best value to-day. All leadingdrapers stock them. Ask for B. and C. Corsets.— Advt.

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HELPING MOTHERS. - At a meeting of tho Mothers Division of the Women s National - Reserve held last week, the following ieport of work done by the visiting helpers belonging to the division was presented:— j (1) Morning. Washed up and tidied house, and did quantity ot mending. Alteruoon.—Washed up, did darning anc * other mending* while taking charge or household an absence of mother, who wus thus able to go out. (2) Morning.—Got children ready for school; cleaned up house and nursed baby till 4.46, then returned to morning engagement and darned till 6 p.m. '(3)'Tidied up house, cooked and set luncheon. Afternoon. Ironed, and took charge of children while mother went out. (4) Tidied house, washed, and kept house while Mrs went out. Afternoon. —Kepi house, t°Pk' ed after children, and did ironing. (a) Washed up, tidied house, gave children lunch ■ while mother did washing. Alternoon.—Tidied up house and looked after children. (5) Washed up, did ironing, and got children’s lunch. Afternoon.—Looked after children, did ironing, whilst mother went out. (7) (Quotation) : “Next’ morning to Mrs ——, who was ill in'bed with, baby five weeks old, and child 15 months old. I tidied up house and saw to child, and felt very unhappy" to- leave Mrs with the two children and no one to attend to her or to the children.” Afternoon. —Kept house, ironed,' and took' baby out. (8) Washed up, did out rooms, and a little cooking. Afternoon. —Minded baby and house while mother went out. ■; (9) Tidied up, washed up, did some washink and darning. Afternoon. —Saw to children and house while mother went out. (10) Washed up, washing, needlework, and took- charge of children while mother went, out. Afternoon. —Minded three children, and ironed while mother went out. . ■, ,

The secretary is now employing three helpers, and they are so ranch in demand that unless a oase is: very urgent they cannot stay more than half a day anywhere. The usual fee of Is per Hour is charged except where those needing help cannot pay, when the help is given freely just the same. The committee therefore needs subscriptions to continue the work. It was' reported at the meeting also that the mothers’ . rest - room in Courtenay place wa=; much, used. The matron reported that recently several mo-' thers with. children came to the-room,’ having just landed, and having found the greatest difficulty in securing accommodation were most thankful for the resting' place, especially as the day was wet and cold. This work also needs the support of the public, as no charge is made for the use of the room unless children are left, there. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PRIZES. A very pleasant evening was spent at St. Anne’s Hall, Newtown, last night, when the medals won by the successful competitors in the dancing events at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration were presented by the chairman of the celebrations, assisted bv-the snorts secretary, Mr H. McKeowert,. " The function was enhanced by the attraction of a social' evening, the Irish, Pipe Band holding its usual weeklydance. There was a. fair. attendance and all spent an enjoyable time. Supper was served after the presentation. The committee of both bodies deserve every credit for the management, of tho evening, which made a successful conclusion to St. Patriot’s Day celebrations. The following prizes were awarded: Sword dance; under T 6: Thelma ' J-.' Mi?' Kenzie, 1; Dave Thomas, 2. Irish Reel, under 16 : Thelma J.• McKenzie,. X; Maggie O’Connor, 2. Highland Fling, uuctor 12; Erica Evans; 1; Ronald Brown, 2.- Irish- Jig: Erica Evans,- 1; Ronald Brown, 2. Irish Reel: Ronald Brown, 1; Ruby Bushby, 2. Sailors’ Hornpipo .- Ronald Brown, 1; Erica Evans, 2. Irish Jig, under 16: Maggie O’Connor. 1; Thelma J. McKenzie, 2. Highland Fling: Zelma Carrol, 1; C. Miller, 2. Real o’ Tulloch: Maggie O’Connor, 1; Vera Hann,,2. The rose bowls, presented by Mrs Macarthy-Reid and Mrs Martin Kennedy, were also presented, and won. respectivclv by Ronald Brown and Misses Margaret O’Connor and Thelma J. McKenzie, who tied for first place. WEDDING AT LEVIN. A popular wedding, which excited much interest, took place on Friday at St. Mary’s Church, Levin, when, Miss Florence Margaret Gardener, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B. R. Gardener, was married to Mr William Frederick Char, les Bennett, ohy son, of Mrs Aston, of Wellington. The Roy. W. F, Grove performed the ceremony. ; The bride, who was given by ber father, wore a frock of pale pink crepe do chine, with sleeves of ninon, a. wreath of lyies ot the valley, and a veil worn over the face, and carried a shower bouquet of pale pink and white flowers. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Lila Anstice, of Masterton, wore a dainty- frock of cream voile embroidered in pale pink, with a mauve georgette hat arid wreath of pink and mauve bowers, with bouquet to match. The bride was also attended by her little cousin, Miss Gertrude Putley, as flower girl, dressed in cream voile and carrying a basket of pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr C. Day. Mrs B. E. Gardener wore a hydrangea blue frock, relieved with gold tissue, and a black velvet bat, andn Mrs Aston was in a navy costume, with black furs and black velour hat. After tho ceremony, a large number of relatives and friends were entertained by Mr and Mrs Gardener at the Druids’ Hall, After the reception Mr and Airs Bennett left for a trip to New Plymouth, the bride. travelling in a Wedgewood blue costume, with fawn velour hat. Mrs Annie Stevens, wife of Mr Joseph Stevens, of Carterton, died on Saturday night, aged 73.- Deceased was born at Lyno Regis,’Dorosatshlre, and came to New Zealand about forty-two years ago. She was a prominent worker *n the interests of the Methodist Church, and' for fifteen years was matron of the Aged Men’s Homo at Parkva’e. Deceased leaves a family of two sons and one daughter and. eleven grandnchildren. A quiet wedding ivns celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Alnsterton, on Monday morning, tho contracting parties being Mr L. W. Walsh, ot .the local Post and Telegraph Department, and Miss Rose Jackson, third daughter of.Mr.Q. ,T. Jackson, of South road, Masterton. The Rev. Father Broughton perforated the ceremony. ; . MRS ROLLESTON, Qualified London and Paris Hair Physician and Toilet Specialist. Spacious private rooms for tho following treatments: Electrolysis, dip. U.S.A., Hair Treatment, Scalp Massage, Face Massage, Bitrp : Massage. Hair Tinting, Violet Ray Treatment, Henna Staining, Clipping and Singeing, Shampooing. Special courses of Hair and Complexion Treatment One Guinea. A large assortment of Switches, Transformations, and: Exclusive' Fancy Combs just from New York.-- - - • • 256, Lambton. quay. • ■ : , —Advt.