NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11129, 8 February 1922, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Good citizens are already being made of many of the young women who have opme out to New Zealand under the linmigration Department, sirioe. the •war, Almost without exception these young women are capable of quick adaptation to conditions in New Zealand. The exception might he found in the occasional girl who has accustomed to a more highly specialised form 1 Qt -domestic work than is found in the ran- j ous homes in New Zealand. This, aud the fact that it takes a few months tor adjustment to new conditions and climate, would acoount for the exceptions. It was agreed by the delegates who presented the various centres of New Zealand at the Y.AV.C.A. Conference held last week, that the standard of girls coming out gives evidence of the increasingly caroful selection made by tie authorities in London, due to the successful efforts of the New Zealand Immigration Department. * . Mrs W. J.. Geddis and her daughters returned to Napier on Saturday after spending the holidays at Rotorua* Mrs Frank Taylor, of Wellington, jja on a visit to relatives and friends in* Napier. The engagement is winounced of Miss Evelyn \Vilson, eldest daughter pf Mrs George Wilson, of “Shenffside,” Birkenhead, Auckland, to Mt Charles Wli. Rowell, eldest son .of Mrs C. E. Rowell, of Alosman, Sydney, New South Wales. Mrs T. M. Wilford is visiting Christchurch, where Miss MoLesn- and Miss Kathleen McLean, of Dunedin, are a lso staying, Vieo-Admiral Rolleston, D. 5.0., and Mrs Rolleston are staying at Middleion Grange, ‘'Christchurch, with Mr and Mrs J- Studholme. Mrs M. Gillen (Wellington) went to Christchurch for Saturday’s meeting of the C. J.C. pt Rjccaridn, and is spending a few days at Lyttelton with Mrs Guy Ronald. Mrs A- E. K. Haydon, M-A-, who was formerly of Melbourne, is the principal of Queen Margaret’s ollege. The men of H.M.A.S* Melbourne lyere entertained in Christchurch on Saturday by Mm J. C. Holmes, and tbp girls of the Harbour Lights Club. The Mayoress, Aire Thacker, was present. ’ Lady Luke leaves at the end of the Wpek for a visit to. Rotorua. Dr. Harold Williams (son of the, Rev, XV. J. Williams, Sumner) and his wife, Ariadna Williams, have co-operated in what is for them a hew form of literature, says a London correspondent. Roth authors of some standing* they have heretofore confined themselves to the more serious forms of writing, but in their novel, "Host® of Darkness,’’ they have proved their ability in another direction. ! This story of Russian life in the early days. of the revolution should, be one of the most widelyread books of the year. Absorbing in itself as a story—a grim and terrible story—it has. a deeper purpose. It hr the truth about Russia get in a papular form. Mrs Owen Mahon" left for Christchurch last week-end. The marriage took plaoe at Epsom Methodist; Church, Auckland, at _2.3p p.m, op Thursday, of Miss -Ida Minnie Henderson, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson, “Waimana,” Gold road, Epsom, tp Mr George Edward Waddingham, younger son of Mr and Airs C. Waddingham,. “Alotoka,” Coronation road, Epsom. Various employments at Los Angeles appear to have been offered to New Zealand girls, and .we are informed that people who are in„touch with that city and others are convinced that there is little offering, which girls from this country would think desirable* It U a considerable and expensive journey to take, and girls who' are perhaps wishing for a change and contemplating a venture forth into a strange country would be well advised to makm searching inquiries unless they hav«J known ana accredited friends to go to. The Society for the Protection of Women and Children, at Frost and Frost’s Building, ’ 119, Willis street (Mrs Waters, secretary), will be ready to give reliable advice to any girls or women on this subject. An interesting account of “school welfare nurses” and their duties is given in ‘‘Reconstruction,” a Viennese paper, no follows: “Until now school welfare nurses la Vienna have , been appointed to only, four districts. But the favourable" experiences made with them have led the city office for the Welfare of Children to appoint welfare nurses for all public elementary schools in Vienna for the present year. The task of the -.welfare nurse is to act' -as a liuk between school and home, to report to the parents the result -itf medical and dental examination, and to see that prescriptions are fallowed, ah also to tell them the results of the teachers’ experiences with their children. When necessary, they wall advise and help the parents as to the best way to procure material help for the children, or they may take immediate steps for this purpose by placing them in welfare homes, open-air colonies, hospitals, and institutes. A welfare nurse must visit all the schools in her district at least once a fortnight in order to know what, children require her help. In urgent cases, when information has been given by the school officials to the District Juvenile Office, she must go without loss of time to attend to the child or children in need. She must be present at all medical examinations of children made in the school, must, as far as possible, assist the doctor in his work, report what he says to the' parents, and see that his ordqrs are carried out. The Vienna welfare nurses are servants of the City Juvenile Office. At present they number 160 ; the total number of children attending the elementary. schools 1 is 180.000. 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WEDDING AT ST. THOMAS’S. The we-dcfing took place yesterday afternoon at St’: Thomas's Church, Newtown, of Miss Dorothy Williamson, younger' daughter of Mr and lias J. J. Williamson, of Adelaide road, to Mr Joseph R. Heath, son of Mr Heath, of Karaka Bay. The Rev. W. Fancourt- officiated. The hride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of lemon-coloured georsjfette over cliarmeuse of the same shade, and a liat of silver lace. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses tied with black tulle streamers. The only bridesmaid was Miss Bessie Wilson, cousin of the bride, who wore pink net with a cream hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and blue flowers. Mr Val Heath attended his brother as best map. After the ceremony the wedding guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs J. J. Williamson at their home in Adelaide road. Mrs Williamson received wearing a gown of embroidered molecoloured crepe de chine and hat with touches of blue. Among the guests was the bride’s grandmother, Airs Wilson, who wore black crepe de chine and a black hat with ospreys. Mrs Fordyce, sister of the bride, wore navy blue crepe de chine with hat to match. Mrs J. H. Williamson, of Feilding, was among those present. Hater in the afternoon Mr and Airs J. R. Heath left for their honeymoon, the bride’s gping-away dress being a brown face eloth braided, with a brown hat. WELLINGTON NAVY LEAGUE. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting .of the executive of the Wellington Navy League was held yesterday afternoon in, the League Rooms, Woodward street. Air A. I l '. Roberts presided, and there were present : MesdaineS Firth and Barling, and Messrs Wiren, Underwood, Cl. Palmer, Keesing,, and Darroch (secretary); On the lijofipn of the chairman, the executive placed on record its regret at the loss sustained by the league on the death of the late Mr Finlay Bethune, of Newtown School, and of Mrs Massey, of the name school, who was in charge of the Navy League there. Their services to the league are to be-placed on record. The secretary read'a wireless received from H.M.A.S. Melbourne, thanking the league for its hospitality from Admiral Dumareeq and the captain, officers, and 'naval ratings on the ship. . , . It was decided that £2 2s be donated to the Masterton Competitions for prizes for essays on the Navy. A letter from* the Christchurch branch was read asking if a confer-; ence would be held this year,—lt was decided to advise the Christchurch League that the' Wellington branch was in favour of holding a conference. A letter from the league in South Africa thanking, the Wellington branch for matters in connection with the Springboks’ visit was read; alifo a letter from the headquarters in England re the Washington Conference.. —This was referred to the policy committee. A photo of the wreath sent last year for the Nelson column on Trafal-; gar Day was shown. Mr Palnier reported that the wreath for this year was already .made, of New Zealand flowers, and was being frozen and carefully packed.—lt' was decided that letters of appreciation be sent to all those who carried out the work. Mrs Darling reported, on behalf of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, that the girls' branch had sqt up a committee of .twenty to' assist with entertaining and raising money, and -the auxiliary bad appointed a committee to act with them. A dance would be held for the; officers of H.AI.S. Chatham, and it, was proposed that a children’s fancy dress dance bp held the Saturday pre-' vious. The secretary read a telegram of. acceptance from the captain -.and officers of the Chatham to the ball. Mr Keesing reported on' the sports gathering to the men of H.M.A.S. Melbourne, and letters of thanks will he sent to all- who assisted. Colonel Campbell wrote tendering his resignation from the chairmanship and t committee,, expressing regret at having to do bo. This was accepted with great regret, Colonel Campbell having been connected; with the executive since 1905. - Colonel Roberts was elected to fill the vacancy until the annuap meeting, which was fixed for early in April. The secretary reported that His Excellency Lord Jellicoe had had a photograph taken, which the Navy League would distribute to school members He had also written a message to be printed on each copy, and which read: “The sea is our life; by the use’ of it the Empire was formed; by holding it- the Empire has been preserved. If we fail to appreciate its value the Empire will perish.” PLUNKET MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for the' Health of Women and Children was held in the society’s rooms, Kent terrace, last Thursday. Mrs W. F. Massey occuSied the chair, and there l were present lesdames Ward, Corrigan, Buckl-eton, W. Nathan, McVicar, Tythe-Bronn, McLean, Burd, and Aliss • Barnett, Airs Richardson (treasurer), and Miss Nathan (secretary). Apologies were received from Mesdames Chapman, Hosking, Mp-carthy Reid, and Gibbs. The last was granted twelve months’ leave ol absence, while on a visit to England. The usual business was transacted? and accounts passed for payment. The nurses’ report for two months was : Number of cases: Headquarters 145, Eastbourne 8 Ngaio, Khandallah and Johnsonville 9; total, 162: cases treated in rooms—Headquarters: 1503, Eastbourne 42, Ngaio, Khandallah and Johnsonville 108; total, 1653. Visits to office—Headquarters: Adults 1954, babies 1612; Eastbourne, adults 78, babies 76; other stations, adults 27, babies 30. Of the new cases, solely breastfed 121, supplemented 23, artificially fed 18, expectant mothers advised 26, letters received 33, mothers taught to make humanised milk 30. Donations and subscriptions have been received to the amount of £37 7e. Parcels of clothes for adults and children will he most acceptable if sent to the Plunket rooms. It was announced that the result of the street day was £136 0s 2d. Subscriptions, Mr and Mrs Gibbs £2 2s, Mrs Mcßae £1 Is, donation, Mrs Munro, ss.

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WEDDING AT ST. JOHN’S. The marriage was solemnised at St. John’s Church recently of'Miss Vera Doris Guy. third daughter of Mr and Mrs A. M. Guy, of Wellington, to Mr It. H. Guy Connal, elder son of Mr and Mrs R. J, Connal, of Christchurch. The Rev. A- Bruce Todd, B-A-i officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of pale pink brocaded satin and georgette, trimmed with honiton lace and pearls, a. horseshoe of pearls and a spray of real heather op the front of the gown serving as a surety of good luck. Her veil was of French tulle, arranged with pearls and orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of pale pink roses and carnations with streamers forming “lovers’ knots.’’ The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Myrtle Guy, as bridesmaid, who wore a frock of pale heliotrope brocaded orepe de chine and georgette, and a large hat of hlack georgette with maize-coloured streamers. Her bouquet was of cream tea-roses and pale heliotrope carnations, Mr G. A, Connal, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. : A reception, was held after the ceremony at Scott’s tea-rooms, and later Mr and Mrs Connal left for the south, the bride travelling in a smart navy blue tpilor-made costume, and hat of saxe.'blue embroidered ip Oriental colours. NAVY LEAGUE LADIES’ AUXILIARY The monthly meeting of the committee of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Wellington Navy League was held yesterday afternoon in the league's rooms. Mm J. P, Firth presided, and there were present Mcodames Bayfeild, Breda, J. Darling, Jan Duncan, 'Larnach, Lever, Montgomery! Middleton, Hamerton, and Miss Edwin (who acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs Harding), A satisfactory report was given of the annual meeting of ' the girls’ branch, held recently, and a committee was. set up to act with the girls’ committee in the matter of entertainments or schemes for raising money. This caniists of Mesdamee Bayfeild, J. Darling, lan Duncan, S’. Dyer, J, P. Firth, Harding, Hamerton, Phillips-Turner, and Miss Eklwin. The proposed hall for -officers of H-M-S- Chatham was discussed, and it -wao laid down that only those purchasing full tickets would bo admitted. It was also proposed to hold a children’s fancy dress danee on the (Saturday preceding the ball (which will be held on March 6th), and to this tickets for the gallery will he sold. Detailu were discussed, and promises of prizes were received, from Mesdamea Darling, Hamerton, Lever, Bayfeild, and Firth. It is. hoped that others wil} offer. Mrs Breda and Mrs Middleton offered prizes fey the best-decor-ated supper table.

THE RICHEST GIRL IN BRITAIN. The richest girl in Britain is Miss Edwin a Ashley, the beautiful twenty-year-aidl granddaughter of the late Sir Ernest Cassel. the wqrld-fampus financier and philanthropist. It is to. be hoped, that Mies Ashley, who ia a typical open-air English girl, with fair..hair and blue eyes, will gain, more happiness from, the ten millions or so she has inherited than did, the one-time city office boy whose business genius, made him a great power in the world. “Meat people,” Sit , Ernest Cassel said once, "put much too great belief i» -the theory that wealth brings happiness. Perhaps I may 'be entitled to say that it 3* not so. There are greater joys in life than- the possession of money. I know the pleasure of : owning beautiful things,—Sou- see them in my house, and' perhaps envy them. But, remember, I am alone here, T haye no one to share them with—now, and tire one life that is nearest and dearest to me is a delicate invalid. (This was his only daughter, Mrs Ashley, who died shortly afterwards)'. The things that are heat worth having ate the things money cannot buy. There is nothing in the greatest financial successes of life to equal the love of a devoted wife ahd tho delight of a family of happy children.” ROYAL MARRIAGES. The last marriage of a daughter of « reigning monarch to take place in England was that of Princess Beatrice, youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, to the late Prince Henry of Battemburg, which was solemnised at Whippinghain Church, in the Idle of Wight*, cun July 83rd, 1885. This was followed by the marriage of the- Princess Royal (eldest daughter of the then Prince and Princess of Wales) and the late Duke .of Fife, who were married; at Bucklingham Palace on July 87th, 1889. . Then after a lapse of a few years came the marriage of the King (then Duke of York) and the Queen, his cousin Princess Victoria Mary (Prihoess “May") only daughter of the late Duke and Duchess of Teck. Their' engagement was announced on May 4th, 1893, and the wedding took; place two months Hater, on July fifth, in the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace. The present Marquis off Cambridge, eldest brother of the Queen, and Indy; Margaret Groevonor, daughter of the late Duke of Westjhanster, were married in December, 1894. On, July 22nd, 1896, came the wedding—this being.also at Buckingham Palace-of Princess Maud to her. ocusin Prince Charles of Den-' mark, second son of King Frederick" VIII., of Denmark, and they are now King Haakon VII. and Queen Maud of Norway. In 1804 came the wedding, in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, of Princess Alice, only daughter of the late Duke of Albany, and Prince Alexander of Teck (new Dari of Athlono>. youngest brother of the Queen. The marriage of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife, elder daughter of the Princess Royal and the late Duke of Fife, took place at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, on October sth, 1913. The last royal wedding was that of Princess Patricia, youngest daughter of the Duke of Connaught and Commander the Hon. Alexander Ramsay, brother of the Earf of Dalhpusle, which took place, amid scenes of great rejoicing, on February 27th, 1919, in Westminster Abbey, which had not Bean the scene of such a marriage for some 600 years. ..The Abbey proved on ideal, setting for the ceremony, and se perfectly were the arrangements carried out that it is generally understood that the King arid Queen deoided that any future'marriage of a member of the Royal Family should take place there. Princess Mary’s marriage to Viscount luge riles will be the third instance of daughters of the Royal Familv—one in each of succeeding generations—marrying Peei-s or hems to Peerages. The first was that of Princess Bourse, fourth daughter of .Queen Victoria, who m 1871 married the Marquis of Eorne afterwards Duke Of Argyll,; the end the Princess Royal and the Duke of Fife (mentioned above)_• and the third Princess Mary and Viscount LasOfelles. We Supply all Picnic' wants. Try our Pies for your picnic. Dustin’s, Ltd., Cuba street. Wellington. An additional 224,818 acres are under crop in South Australia this season, as compared; with last year. I

WANGANUI NOTES.' (By "Hileen-") February 7. Mr and Mrs J. M. Gibson, of Wellington, who were in, town for a-few days, returned home last week-end. Mrs Marmont, of Hobson street, AVellington, who has been on a visit to Mr and ‘Mrs Dickie, of Maybahk, returned home on Monday. The many Wellington friends of Mr J. J. Parkes will ‘be glad to hear he is able to be about again after his severe The local Plunket Society opened their new rooms last week. The rooms are ver ycentral, and used, to be the Hospital Board's offices. -The opening ceremony was performed by the Mayor, and the president gave a short resume of the work done by the nurses, and after a visit of inspection those present partook of afternoon tea. , The Wanganui Bast Pawn Tennis and Croquet Club held a concert and dance at the residence of Mr and Mrs F. J. Walker on Saturday night. The grounds were nicely illuminated, and although the weather WEts not too good, all present spent an enjoyable time. The concert was arranged bv Mr Eric . Thomas and durinn- the evening his fine voice was heard. Among those present who took part were: Mr and Mrs W. Shepley, Mr L, Carter. Misses Hughes, Vinsen, and Turvey; humorous items by Miss Gilbert and Mr X,. Craig; while the male choir quartette, Messrs Sperring, Me pham, U. Thomas and Carter, gave their competition piece. The Garrison Band .gave another concert in His Majesty's Theatre on Sunday evening to eT' crowded house. The programme was opened by the 7th Regimental Junior Band. They did very well, and at the conclusion were complimented by Lieut. Wales, adjutant of the regiment. Mr J. Trussell has been conduciing the 'juniors, but Mr A. Wade -has takbn them. oyer. Mrs 8., McLean was the soloist, and Miss D. AVade was companistOn -Sunday afternoon the Queen Alexandra Band caye a delightful open-air concert on the racecourse. The test, selections were among- the items given, and wore splendidly tendered. The afternoon was very cold, with a high wind blowing. The Caledonian Society held their annual sports meeting in Cook’s Gardens on Saturday. It rained heavily in the morning, and a high wind was blowing all day. In the evening a Scottish concert .was held in Everybody's Theatre. Among the audience was Sir Thomas Mackenzie. There were visitors from north and south. The concert nrogramme was capably carried oilt by Mr W. G. Herd. 1

LINGERIE NOTIONS. For the successful wearing- of the straight loode frooks now in vogue a new* style of lingerie has been _ created* remarkable both for the simplicity of the garments and their lack of bulk. Finely -woven Milanese -©ilk,* oxqnwxto-' ly smppJe and smooth enough to allow the over-garments to-flow in. the approved fashion, is the ‘favourite material* and blank or flesh-pink the {popular colour. Black lingerie, indeed, is eesen- i tial with the black gowns now worn, , as nothing is -uglier than the occasional | giimjpee ot the strajps of a coloured un- | dergarment. Frills have entirely- dis- . appeared, the .garmewUu being orna* I mented by rows of haanstitohing making J a pattern, by silk embroidery, or by insets of not or fine laoe, the whole outline being straight and the garment as severe as is possible, with such dainty materials. : With transparent dresses of" eilk stockinet a long underglip in ©oft satin ot the same colour is worn. Shoulderstraps of the different garments are' aij ranged to come in the same place, and are often fastened 'together eo that ugliness of several escaping straps » avoided. Some of the newest French sets of lingerie have only one pair of stamps for two garments, each of which font-tone on to toe strap. NEWS IN PRISON. . The Danish, prison authorities ar* considering the question, of publishing a newspaper entirely for circulation in their prisons. This is not a hew do parture, . for eight years ago -a. similar step was taken in Australia, ana a papeT called, the "Compendium" was published weekly, for issue to the inmates of the New South Wales prisons. This was the result of a recommends tion by the Prisoners’ Aid Society, members oh which body felt that men released from, prison were too severely, handicapped by their ignorance of current events. The suggestion was approved by -he Minister for Justice, • who himself wrote the first article. The matter is selected from.the newspapers of the week, and a special column deals with the state of the labour market. There is a woman’s, column, and , a calendar, while a certain amount of Doe try also is. printed. i Politics, however. are barred, and generally speaking, no sectarian or controversial niatter is published. Several of the up-to-date prisons m the United States run their own newspapers. The great penitentiary at Jaekeon. Michigan, which is looked upon ns one of the world’s model prisons, and has its own athletic teams, concert and theatrical companies, publishes a. newspaper called Out, * which. is edited, printed, and published by convicts. It contains the news of the day, and also gives each week a complete directory of the prison—the names of the inmates. discharges, transfers,, paroles, deaths, ap<i_ CfISSSI