NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10633, 5 July 1920, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Amongst the-passengers for Sydney by the Moer<iki on .Friday was Miss M. Ward, Taliivera terrace. Mrs H. 1<". H'igram, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned to Christchurch. Mr J. 11. Kibington has loft for Sydney to join the s.s. Marathon, sailing for «.-arJ-rt in J uiy. lie Uus 'bought land near "Nairobi,' in British East and intends settling there to farm. Mr aud Mrs Babipgton hav& been staying with Mr and Mrs Edgar Stead, at Ham., Christchurch. A tactful bon mot is attributed rightly or wrongly.; to Miss "Inez Argyle, of Melbourne, states an Australian weekly. When dancing one night with the Prince he accidentally trod upon her foot. - He apologised profusely. "Please don't say any more, sir," replied his partner, "the other foot is already jealous!"

The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon of-.the late Mrs J. G. Bruce, wife of the secretary of the Wellington Waterside Workers' Union. Mass was celebrated in* the morning at the Basilica by the Rev. Father Dignan and the Rev. father Smyth, conducted a service in the church on Saturday afternoon and also officiated at the graveside at Karori. the .-Ktifiitive omens of the union acted as pail-bearers. About two dozen motorcars conveyed members of th© union in the cortege.. Many beautiful wreaths were forwarded' by the various unions, and friends of the deceased. In England recently "seven 'women [ niagiatra.tes were appointed. In Edmonton, Canada, and in the better known Calgary' are both women magistrates and police women. .In Cheshire in 1912 Mrs Ada ' Jane riuininers, was elected to ritalybridge Toivu Council,' and in 191'J she was elected Mayor and chief magistrate. In all these places women have not had full civic rights nearly so long as in New Zealand, and ,yet they are leaving us all behind. In the "Wgmnn'j Century" a statement appears regarding another Calgary woman, Mrs ocurfte 6. Corse.* wito, in a little over a year, has become one of the dominant liiboir\ piilif;on-U *>nd educational figures in Alberta, and has been.appointed by llie Provincial'Govirnnient a member of the Labour Advisor*; Committee. Why is it that in this country the Government f?Uds to realise that woman's. familiarity' with domestic economy problems would make her an invaluable member of committees and Commissions anything dealing witn' the life of the community ; The-pupils of St. Mark's School were visited on Friday by Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Ludy Liverpool. Thr* "Rev. A. Page, vicar, of the parish. Miss Holm and her staff and members of the school committee wen: also. present. Their 'Excellencies presented signed portraits of themselves to the school and were the recipients of parting gifts from the children. The'wedding took place at the Anglican Church, Otakl, on Friday (writes the ''Times" correspondent) of AVilliam Henry Philip Arnold Kershaw, of Otaki, and [daud Marv Jupp, late of Fulham (England). The Rev. G. F. Petrie, M.'A. performed the cereoniny, while Mr A. J. Bheargold, of Levin, gave the" bride away. Misses Olive Kershaw and Rene Sheargold were the bridesmaids. At night Mr and Mrs Kershaw entertained a number of friends nt thlir home, "Te Mamiao." The annual ballin connection with the Otaki Bowling Club will bo held on the glsf inst., and already a deal of interest is being shown in the eveni. At a recent meeting of the club's-committee, (Jr A. Satherley was .elected secretary.— ("Times" correspondent.)

NEW ZEALAND WEDDING AT SINQ-APOKJiI. ■ v Tie wedding of Hiss Blla MacDonalcl, second daughter' of the Hon. W. D. 8. Mae Donald and Mrs Mae Donald, of Gi.sborne, and Mr Herbert Ainsworth Dayi- ■ son, of the JJastern Extension, Caole Company, Singapore,' eldest son of Mr and Mrs. Davison, of Liverpool, England, was solemnised at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, on Thursday, May 27th, 1920, bv Archdeacon Swindell. The bride, who was given away by Mr Salmond, wore a white net frock, daintily embroidered in pearls, with a swathipg of white satin at the waist, and her sister's veil of tulle-was arranged as a mob cap with a wreath of orange blossom; The train which hung from the shoulders was 1 white satin lined 'with gold tissue brocade, and she carried a shower bouquet; 'of s'taphanotis, orchid and maidenhair fern.. She wore a gold wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's present to the briUegroom was/ a'pair of gold sleeve links. Miss Mona Bryce, of "Wellington, was hridesmaid, and her frock was of cream net with side pannels of narrow accordian pleated frills, and a pale blue sash. She was wearijig a black lace hat with touches of gold tissue, rose, and blue, awi 'carried a bouquet of, orchids "and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's gift was a eilv'er string bag. . ' Two little train bejirers-'-Betty Ellis

and Elizabeth Blair wore dainty white muslin fro.cks, trimmed with Valenciennes— pink sashes, and, wreatha, of.ribbon flowers in their hair. They carried posies of pink rosebuds and fern > and wore the bridegroom's gift—gold bar brooches with a tiny'circlet of ,pearls. An unusual feature of the wedttjng.~was the fact that the ; bridegroom, the best man (Mr Moloney, of the cable steamer Magnet) and 'Mr Salmond wore cream suits. They will be remembered. i/y many in Neiw Zealand —having been in thesft waters three- yeara ago on the Patrol. r The reception was held on' the lawn at "Sobrain," Keppel THarbour, the re-

sidence of Mr apd -Mrs Raymond "Ellis, Sjr and Mrs Salniofad officiating as host I and hostess. Mrs Salmond wore silver grey satin with panels of' grey georgette embroidered in laau've,' and 3, large.grey picture bat with touches of violet. The health of Mr and Mrs Davison was proposed by Mr Salmond, and responded to by the bridegroom, The bride and bridegroom w.ere the recipients of numerous presents—both from Now- Zealand and Singapore- which -included several cheques from New Zealand. Tho Tioneymooa was spent at Tanah .Mrah (17 miles out:of Singapore). Mr LVsley-ha-ving kindly lent his bungalow. Mr and Mrs Davieon have since sailed for England, where they intend remaining until next year, when they will return to Singapore. J

Mr 'and Mrs H. Holland have returned to the south. Mr and Mrs H. C. Stoddard are at present visiting Christchurch.

Miss Kitty Murphy, of Timaru, has been awarded one of the three exhibitions offered by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music to candidates in Australasia showing exceptional musical promise. Mr G. L. Donaldson, the honorary local representative" of'the Associated Board, in Christchurch, has received 'advice that hs the result of last year's practical examination, ■ and on the recommendation of the examiner, Dr-'J- W. G. Ha tha way, Miss Murphy has lleon awarded ah exhibition for the pianoforte t<?iiable at the Royal College of Music, London, for a period of two or three years. One of the prettiest weddings witnessed in Waipukurau for. some considerable time was solemnised "on Tuesday morning at Mary's Church, ' the Rev. A. W. Stace. vicar, officiating. Miss Jessie Maud Hooper, youngest daughter of the late Mrs J. F.. Houston, .of Arlington, and Mr James William MicNutt, eldest son of Mr and Mrs ©. McNutt, of Lunismore, • Wanstead, were the contracting parties and are both . members of well-known anjl highly respected families, and are deservedly popular in the district. The bride was given away by her brother, Mi I. S. Hooper, and Mr Lilley acted as best man. At the, Waipawa Convent School on Wednesday the wedding took place of Miss Doris Teresa Shpehy, . fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Sheehy, of Lawrence, and Mr George Mustchin, son of Mr and Mrs G. Mustehin, of Waipawa. WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE. The monthly meeting of the Women's National Reserve management committee of the residential nursery, was held on Friday afternoon, there.being a good attendance. Mrs Porter presided, Mrs Find Jay (treasurer) reported several donations. The Matron's report was most satisfactory. the babies now in .residence being under a year and' all in good health. The committee sre

having a street day on August.6th, ifi be called Violet Day; various; promises had I been received of fruit and flowers, etc.; i details were fully discussed.

WANGANUI NOTES. . . (By "Eileen.") WANGANUI, June 29. Mrs H. F. Christie, of St, John's Hill, is on a visit to Wellington. Miss Anderson, of "Raumai," "the Avenue, has returned to Wanganui -afcter twelve months at Trenthani. Mrs Kain, of Dunedin,' is ■ visiting her mother, Mrs Blundell. Flight-Lieutenant Syd. Inman. of the Channel Squadron, returned home to Wanganui last week. He has been in hospital in'England for over two years, his aeroplane having caught fire when a thousand fe6t in the air. Lieutenant Inman (then captain) was badlv burnt about the face and body. He is accompanied by- his wife, who as Nurse _ Saunderson, " nursed him through, his terrible time. Mrs Inman/ is a daughter of Mr G. G. Saunderson, chief postmaster, of London,' and Controller of the postal service. Mrs Mathews, of Taihape, is' the guest of Mr and Mts Parks, Sergeant street. ' - "' .".'' The Wanganui District Nursing League held their annual meetipg on Friday afteernoon, Mr W. G. Bass&tt presiding. The report and _ balancesheet were passed. The election p/ a committee iand p residentt then took place. MrsH. F. Christie was n&m'n elected president, and Mesdarnes T. B. Williams and H. Reeve vice-presi-dents. The old committees we're again returned, Mrs Criuckshank' and Mrs T. I'l Taylor being added. A vote of thanks to the -chairman was passecL A vote of thanks also to the : Hospital Board for the use of the board room for meetings .was carried. The question of giving the district nurse a probationer assistant was also-considered, several members speaking in tbo highest terms <>f NiVrse Berwick's excellent work'as district nurse. Mr and Mrs John Stevenson', of "Naumai," have booked their passages for a. trip to Europe and America. Thoy intend leaving early in the new year. The Hockey Association held their ball "in' the' Druid s' Hall on "■ Monday evening. The hall was nicely decorated, and the music and'supper all' that could be desired. The night was an ideal one for a dance.

The public schools brake tip on Friday for a- week's holiday. Taking advantage of the schools being closed, a winter school opened at the Technical School arid Central Infants for junior country teachers, There are about' 40 attending._ Courses sire _ beinj* given by tho inspectors. Chief Inspector S'fucky and Mr W. Bruce welcorpedthe teachers to Wanganui. July 8. ; Mr and Mrs P ; Curtis, of Napier, were in Wanganui this week for their son's, Mr Clarence Logan Curtis, wedding. ; Mrs. Mathews, of Taihape, is the guest of Mr and Mrs J. J. Parkes, Sergeant street. Mr F. Wilkie, of the local staff of the_ Bank of Australasia, has leceived notice of hie.transfer to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Wilkie leave shortly for their new home.

The. Rev. John Watt, of Christchurch, has accepted the call tp St. Paul's Church, Watoganui, and takes | his duties up on Sunday. The- Y.M.O.A. hostel bazaar was held !irt the Gymnasium Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Mayoress, Mrs T. B. Williams, opening it. Splendid business was done, and the sum of £2OO is added to the sum already in Hand.

A pretty wedding took • place on Tuesday afternoon at little St. John's Church. The brido was Miss Winifred Dainty Gordon, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. S. Gordon, of Wangamn, and the bridegroom was Mr Clarenie only son ..of Mr and. Mrs P. Curtis, of Napier. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Reeve. The bride was given away by hor father, arid-made a pretty picturein her gown of white georgette trimmed with charmeusc. Her bridal veil being cauoht with chaplet of orange bios* soms, and she Carried an 'eiquisita boquet. Miss Nora Gordon (sister) and Miss Kathleen Curtis, - sister of the bridegroom, attended the bride, The former wore'green silk -net 'over silk, and black picture.hat with touches of 'gold. The latter wore heliotrope'silk with hat to mqtoh. -Their boquets were violets and autumn leaves. Mr Keith Edwards was best man, andMaster Lewis Gordon, groomsman. After tho ceramony • the bridal party and gueste were entertained" at afternoon tea, the reception being Held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall. Later Mr and _ Mrs Curtis left en route for Australia.