NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10898, 12 May 1921, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

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SOCIAL. AND PERSONAL. Mrs M. T. Fords is at present visiting Southland,- and will he absent from Wellington for about three weeks. A children’s entertainment and afternoon tea will be held in St. Mark’s Church School this afternoon, at S o’clock- At & p.m. there will also be a children s entertainment, and an exhibition and talk on war trophies by ihe Rev. c. F. Askew. Miss Wilson-Smibh, who arrived by this week’s boat from Sydney, is staying at the Grand. Mr and Mrs 35. Brown, of Auckland, are, visiting Wellington. Mrs J. P. Cuke has returned from a visit to Napier. Mrs Meadowcroft, who ha* spent the summer at Eastbourne, has returned to her residence in Mount street. A wedding of considerable interest took place in St. John’s Church, Willis street, yesterday afternoon, when Miss Jean Smith, the youngest daughter of Mrs Smith. The Terrace, and the late Mr W. Smith, was married to Mr Jim Ritchie, son of Mr and Mrs J. D. Ritchie, also of The Terrace, Wellington. The Rev. J. Paterson performed the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. I>r Gibb. The church was -beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums and foliage. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Allas Smith, was wearing a sample dainty gown of cream brocade satin, with a girdle of silver rope. A georgette train was gracefully hung from one shoulder and with this was worn a tulle veil, kept in place by, a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried an American' posy of pale pink carnations. The two attendants were Miss Jessie Ritchie (sister of the bridegroom!, who wore a pretty dress of eau de nil taffeta, made with panier effect, trimmed with silver lace, and ’ smart black hat. Miss Marjorie Myers, the other bridesmaid, wore a dress of mauve taffeta, also made with pannier effect, and trimmed with ruchings, with this was worn a black hat with silver trimmings. Both bridesmaids carried posies to tone. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Stuart Glendinning as groomsman, and Mr Keith Caldwell as best man. Mrs Smith, mother of the bride, wore black georgette trimmed with beads, and a hleek hat. Mrs Ritchie, mother of the bridegroom. was wearing navy bine satin, worked with henna and black hat. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the . bride’s mother, when there vp» a large number of guests Present. The happv couple left later for Auckland, the bride travelling in a navy blue coat frock, trimmed with fawn wool stitching, and a smart yellow and blue hat. At the monthly meeting of the W.N.R. Residential Nursing Committee it was decided that the nursery -will he ready to receive children next week. Tne matron acknowledged with thanks the following: Mr Alexander Hamilton, vegetables; Mr John Duthie, white wollen underveets: Mrs George, 6 tablenankins: Mr Bristow, apples; Karori Branch W.N.R., groceries; Mr* J. G. Smith, vegetables; Mrs W. Ferguson, jam; Mrs Findlay, beautiful enamel ware for milk room. Miss Tina Carter gave a splendid gas cooking demonstration at the Wellington Gas Company’s rooms yesterday afternoon. Short pastry, ox tail pie, cheese biscuits, trifle, walnuts, savouries, and apple tart were all on the menu. It is expected that Mrs Johnston, wife of Dr Johnston, of Carterton, will be leaving England this, month., on 'her journey home. The monthly meeting of the Council of the Household Orderllee’ Association was held at the hostel yesterday afternoon. Dr Agnes Bennett was in the chair. Nineteen women are in residence, and the monthly accounts again show a satisfactory credit balance. A petition signed also by the neighbouring householders has been sent to His Worship the Mayor, asking that the path which form* a short cut to Upland road be kept open. The resignation of Mrs T. W. Porter was received with regret, and a hearty vote of 'thanks for household gifts was passed to Mrs Marshall and to Mrs Alex. Crawford.

"Girls in China are lifelong drudges ip almost every sphere of'life —they slave in their own homes til! they marry, then they continue their work in the home of the niother-jn-law," remarked a- missionary to a Sydney pressman. "Once a girl is engaged—and all marriages are arranged through a middleman—she belongs to the mother-in-law, who can compel her to obedience. The chief solace for a married woman, is that one day her sons will grow up anil marry, then’ she will be able to get a little of her own back. Sons always side with the mothers, even against the wife, and the wife hae no redress if she is brutally used. The sons always bring their wives home to their mothers' residence, and on one occasion an old duenna had six daughters-in-law to do her imperious bidding."

Commenting upon New Zealand girls who aro making a success at screen work, a Christchurch exchange mentions Miss Eve Balfour, a Christchurch girl who made her mark on the London stage before taking up screen work. Another recent arrival in. America who appears to be advancing rapidly is Miss Isabel Wilford, daughter of Mr T. M. Wilford,. M.P. Miss Wilford first displayed her dramatic talent in amateur circles in Wellington, where «he proved an actress of considerable ability. Starting off by playing "extras" Miss Wilford moved upwaraa, and made her first appearance on the screen in "Blackmail," in which Viola Dana waa the Star. Her next chance came in "Boeanne Ozanne." in which Ethel Ciayton played the name part. Eater on she appeared in "You Never Can Tell," with Bebe Daniels in the lead, and in "All Souls' Eve," with Mary Miles Minter as the star. Other appearances in important films with leading artists followed. Including "Leopard Woman," with Louise Glaum in the lead; "The Avenging Arrow," and a good part in "What Every Woman Knows,’’ eventually appearing in "The Affaire of Anabel,” in which Wallace Reid and Gloria Swanson were Sutured. 'Her lost engagement was to- play Pierrette in ’The Dream Stars." at the Paeenda Theatre, Los Angeles.

1 A London "Morning Post" representative is officially informed that, there is ! no foundation for the statement that an order has boon promulgated prohibiting the soldier from shaving his upper lip, or that such a step is in contemplation. Mr Billy Elliott, the American blackface- comedian, who was. in New Zealand recently on the Fuller circuit, was married in Sydney last month to Mias oadxe Maguire, dancer in the Domino.” The marriage* says the "Sydney "Sun,” was the happy result of an interesting romance, dating back to the rime when Mr Elliott, fresh from the battlefields of France and the theatres of America, arrived in. Sydney to. star in “Buzz Bazz” and other productions at the Tivoli. Miss Maguire- was. one. oi the recognised Tivoli beauties at the time, and she was actually the. first A.US-t-alian girl Mr EMintt mat. A friendship sprang up them, and led on to courtship and marriage. The home touch was much in evidence at Miss M. Troon's concert at the Sailors’ Friend Society on Tuesday, when with a smoke, song, recital, and music the time sped quickly. The performers were Misses Cooney, Newman, Perry, J»mon, Esau, Troon, and Messrs Davies. Oswin, Bcock, Searle, Evans, LavingThe Misses Cooney and Lennox were at the piano. "Dawn Breaks’’ was the subject of Mr Moore’s chat qn temperance, pledges were forthcoming. The competitions aroused much interest, the prizes, were donated by the hostess, and Miss Dalgleish, and went- to Koranhi and sailors in portMrs William MacLeod, a well-known Australian writer, is at present on a visit to New Zealand. A few years ago Mrs MacLeod was regarded as one of the smartest of Australian . topical writers, and her "Bulletin" contributions were widely read. After staying a few days in Wellington Mrs MacLeod went on to Auckland and Rotorua. MATINEE AT HIS MAJESTY’S. A packed house at His Majesty's Theatre welcomed the performers yesterday afternoon, when a splendid programme was gone through, in aid of the Residenial Nursery. The theatre had been kindly.lent bv Messrs B. and J. Fuller, who also lent some of their /wellknown artists, including Keeley anu Aldous, Hurd (the master juggler), Fredos (acrobatic violinists), and Eddy;' Martyn (dancing specialist), whose-ever-popular turns were extremely well received. Mrs Spier, the organiser, is to be congratulated upon the success of the, afternoon’s entertainment; also Mesdairies Findlay, Bethune, Murdoch, Luke,. White, Williams, Seari. Sheppardsoft-* Walker, Harris, Ramsay, and Misses Buxton and Hall, whose untiring efforts on behalf of this cause did so much to make it a memorable afternoon. Thanks are also due to Mr Crowther and the members of his orchestra, the stage hands, and all who kindly assisted Flowers, sweets and cokes were sold, during the performance by a bevy of young ladies. The following contributed items:—Mies Betty Menard. Miss Ngaire Green, Miss D. Tossman. Miss Walmisley, in a classical dance "Nocturne," was most graceful, while Ngaire Phipson, Billie Murphy. Fay - Smythe, and Martha Myers were most pleasing. The rendering of "To be a Flower" by Miss H. Chndley was extremely sweet. Leo Greening, Ella Liardet, Sinclair Breen, and Thelma McKenzie, pupils of Miss Dorothy .Saunders, were all . well received. A comic recitation by Master Lorey Searle was good. Madame Mildare Hewitt, an artist not long out from Home, received a well-deserved encore for her rendering of "When you come Home.’' The pupils of Miss Beer®, Dorothy Buck, Grace Ward, Phyllis Olliver, Joan Beere. Florence Heyworth, Hazel Midlanc, and Dorothy Buck, were all. most successful in their different items. Mrs Jamison in her song "Cashmere" was excellent. Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke, in a graceful manner, danced 'Valse Joyeuse." while her pupils. Joyce Whitehead, Moire Clouston, Dudleigh Carstena, Joan Palethorpe, Estelle Johns. Christine Brown, with Sheila Kissel as soloist, Were most pleasing. "Dance to the Spring” by Molly Cook, and the Indian ballet by Mavis Chamberlain. Vera Nisbitt, Ngaire Boyes, Edna fioyes, EKleen Clap ham, and Ainie Olapham were much appreciated. A song was given by Miss Low. Mr Hamilton Hodges, whose name appeared on the programme, was unable to appear. SUPERANNUATION. ADDRESS BY MR G. MITCHELL. Mr G. Mitchell, M.P.. gave a most interesting address at the Pioneer Club on “Superannuation." He said there should be a general State superannuation fund, which would do away in time with any form of "charity," for that to the Britisher, no matter in whatever form it was received, was always a bitter pill. Old age pension was a splendid thing, as also insurance, accident funds, and cur present system of superannuation, but if all were compelled to pay into one State fund we could after a certain age (or in sickness) draw Upon the State. Everybody should be compelled to pay so much into this fund, a married man to pay less upon the birth of each child, the bachelor and maiden lady to continue until SO. By doing this we would then gradually do away with charity, and would all realise' we were providing for ourselves in'our old age, and would during our younger years work harder to provide a few more comforts toward the time we received our- superannuation. On broad lines it was time to realise every one was a servant of the State, and make provision for them. The rational endowment fund was a very good thing, but did not go far enough. The middle period of life was the time when we had to provide for our children and our old age. Take a man with a small family with an average wage of Jit 8s fld, his straggle was very great, when a single man earning the same wage was quite . allright. A man with say four children was contributing more to the State, doing his duty, and reoognising his responsibilities, and 'his contributions should be reduced accordingly. Mr Mitchell mentioned, that he was prepariug figures to show the advantage of this scheme, and 'hoped to bring the matter .before the House next year. The details of the scheme would require much careful thought, as it embraced so many problems of great national importance. There were two duties in life for everyone—Work and Marriage. Home life must be made better and- 'happier eo that the world would grow richer morally, and wo would all become better citizens of the State.