NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11253, 4 July 1922, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs Brie Biddiford returned yesterday by the Manuka from Sidney after six weeks’ holiday. Mrs Christie is accompanying h'A; husband, Lieutenant-Colonel Christie, on the tour of the British Trade Mission. She will spend three weeks in the Dominion, and then proceed to Canada on her way Home, Miss Cotterill, of Cashel street, Christchurch. is the guest of Miss Bridges, at Khandallah. Mrs Bessie Davidson, an Adelaide artist, isfthe only Australian men«bar of tho Paris salon who has been elected a u_ associate of the Societe des Beaux Arts, the highest honour obtainable. Her group of four pictures, hung in the salon, has been much praised. Ethleda Bleibtrey, the great American swimmer who visited New _ Zealand a couple of seasons ago, has decided to turn professional. The lady will teach swimming. Hostesses for Community _ dub this week will be:—Monday, Wellington Smith Nursing Division; Tuesday, .Miss BixTrot.t; Wednesday, Mrs Murdoch; Thursday, Mrs W. G. Ueid. Friday, Mrs Middleton : Saturday, Mrs Campbell. Community singing will he held on Thursday evening at 9 o’clock. The wedding was solemnised recently at St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, of Miss Dorotliv Walker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker, of Nottingham, England, and Mr IVilliam George Cain, of Auckland, only son of Mr and Mrs IV. H Cain, of Christchurch- The Veil. Archdeacon Watson performed the ceremony. The bride was given away byMr W. I. Deavoll {brother-in-law- of tho , bridegroom!. She wore a dainty early Victorian frock, tho 'tight-fitting bodice being of cream satin and the skirt comprised of cream satin foundation with overdress of pale- blue tulle and cream lace, finished with bunches of forget-me-nots. The customary veil was worn, and the bride carried a lovely posy of pink and blue flowers. Miss Grace Lake, or Kelburn. was the bridesmaid, her. artistic frock being of primrose taffeta relieved with powder blue, and a black picture hat trimmed with jet. She carried a Bhower bouquet of autumn tints. Mr Reg. G. Armitage, of Christchurch, was the best man. Among those present were Mrs W. H. Cain, Mrs Keg. Armitage, of Christchurch, and Miss Daisy Clark, of Nelson. The bride and bridegroom and immediate .relatives were entertained at luncheon by Mrs W. I. Deavoll, of -R-ose-neath. Later, Mr and Mrs Cain left for Auckland, where thov intend to reside. A TALENTED WRITER. BRITISH AUTHORESS IN WELLINGTON. Mrs Christie, who is accompanying Sier husband, Lieut. nant-Colonel Christie, one of the members of the British Empire Exhibition Mission, on their Empire tcur, is an authoress of detective fiction, Blie has written quite a number of short stories, one of which' is to appear in “Home," an Australian magazine, shortly. She has also contributed to "Land and Water," a Home publication. Her first story was "The Mysterious Affair of Styles," and her second book, "The Secret Adversary," which has had a good run in Australia, was published last February. She is now at work on her third book, which it is hoped to publish at an early date, under the title, ‘ The Murder on the Links." FANCY DRESS BALL AT UPPER HUTT There was a record attendance at the Independent Hall, Upper Hutt, last Friday, when close on 150 couples took part in a plain and. fancy dress ball, under the auspices of the Mungaroa Lodge of Druids. The hall was tastefully decorated with greenery and flags and many electric lights (the work of Bro. W. C. S. Dalton, who erected a large acorn in the vestibule emblematic of the Druids' Order). A capable orchestra from Excelsior Lodge, under the direction of Mrs F. Whiteman (Upper Hutt), performed the music for the dances. An excellent supper was provided by Bro, Mudgway, assisted by Mesdames Chapman, Crabtree, Dick, Gosb, and Guthrie. .tiros. Wale and Stott did yeoman work in the kitchen, assisted bv several young Druids. Bro J. Todd took the'important position of M.C. at the last moment (owing to Bro V Williams having bereavement in his ‘ family), and was, ably assisted by Bros. Dalton and Goss. A public installation of the R.A.L. officers was hold, when the following were installed in a very impressive manner by Bro. C. D. Hargreaves, P.P- P-P-, Bro. Todd; H.A.D., Bro. Pieher; R.V.A., Bro. Barley; treasurer, Bro. Crombie; secretary, Bro. Abel; 1.G., Bro, Beaumont; A.D.B.'e, Bros, Press and Haggerty; V.A.B.’s, Bros. Smith and Hobbs; minute seoretary, Bro. MUllins. Prizes were given for the most original costumes, one for gentlemen and one for ladies, and resulted Ladies: Miss «■ Murrow (Treutham), “Lady of the Bath; gentlemen, Mr C Fletcher (Upper Hutt), “Digger from the Trenches.” Bro C. Hargreaves, in a numerous speech, presented the prizes to the winners, and congratulated them on the originality of tire costumes, and said ther« were many more elaborate costumes in the rooms, but the prize was for the most original. Both winners received a great ovation as they mounted the stage, the orchestra playing ‘For He s a Joyy Good Fellow." Bro. Hargreaves at the same time presented Bro. Smith with a past president's gold triangle and pendant The Upper Hutt Town Band enlivened proceedings from 7.30 to 8 p-m. hr t>lavinj? popular selections outside tne hall, and afterwards playing dances inside. The thanks of the Mungaroa Lodge are due to all (especially the visitors from -Wellington) who helped to make the hall such a success Among the manv fancy dresses were the lollowinf* ladies" House to Lflt/' * Jstirfiory Rfiymee/’ "Harem prides/ or Erin/' "Bon Bon, SpP&T,. « ort JJ Teller/’ many "Perriots, 'Old English Fair" '‘Persian Lady/' Maori, -Iteu Indian Maid," "San Toy.” ‘Jockey. "Jester," "Spider," Snowdrop, bpanish Lady," "Night ” "Irish Girl/ etc etc Gentlemen •. "Freckles, Tied ln; dian and Squaw," ‘ Harry Lauder, "Cow Boy.” “Old Volunteer. ’ Village Idiot ” "Undertaker.” "Naval Officer, “Mexican,” and soldiers, eto. Extra dances wore played by Misses Greig, Guthrie, and Brown. A PLAIN TALK TO WOMEN. Look to your faces and nooks, the hand of time rests early, firstly always on tho face and neck. A quickly simply applied food, such as La Mercedes, defeats wrinkles, blemishes, blackheads, and pimples. 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FANCY AND POSTER BALL. EVANS BAY YACHT CLUB. Once more last night the Town Hal* was the scene of a large and striking gathering when the Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club held a fancy dress and poster ball, which was very largely attended, and was most successful. There were some 500 people present, and as the majority wore in fancy dress the whole presented a very gay scene. . The hall was decorated in somewhat original fashion, the work of the D-I.C. The central shade was a large hanging red one, stencilled in black, while there were four large square green figured ones at each side. Between these were smaller shades of trellis work and greenery, the whole quite filling the ceiling space. From the centre red. ypllow, and deep purple streamers were hung, red was draped round the galleries, and gay coloured bunting huncr below, forming the alcoves. The stage was also draped with red and decorated with pot-plants and greenery, among which the orchestra (Braund s) was stationed, and supplied delightful music. The space under the end gallery was enclosed off, and here supper vas served, .Bichard and Howell being the caterers, while Mrs H. S. Hannah was in charge. Supper was served on the Continental principle. At 9 o'clock the grand march, was formed, and under the direction of the M.C.'s the dancers marched and formed evolutions, while the judges racked their brains as to who should receive the prizes. Mr Joe Knowsley and Mrs Bogers (of Auckland) judged*, and the awards went to Pivers* Parisian Perfumery, Miss B>. M. Trilford, lor ladies' poster: -Mr Lionel Ebsson, as Dental Cream (Anti-Dyo), for gentlemen's best poster; winter, Miss Bell Cordue, best lady's fancy dress; and Mexican, Mr H. I>. Peat, best gentlemen's. All of these were excellently carried out —Miss Trilford wearing black, with vandykes in bright yellow, and boxes of pevfumery Tound her; and Miss Cordue being a striking figure, all white and fur, and carrying a pair of' skates. There were a great many poster costumes worn, some very well carried out. A fur-clad pair representing Alaska Fur Company looked. charming; a good character was British and Continental films, the wearer having a skirt representing the films and headdress- the carneri . Electric lighting was represented by several wearers, “Einso," “Q-tol," “Sunlight Soap," “Mobiloils," “Lux," pictures of all kinds seemed represented, soaps, and oils, etc., and one girl as a Hair Restorer wore her own hair down her back, making a splendid advertisement. A shaving stick was well carried out, while the Dental Cream wore the tube and carried a huge tooth brush, whence he offered small tubes to all and sundry. Among the fancy dresses there wore many striking and pretty one©. (Some lovely Eastern ladies, one all beads, Russians, gypsies, a Bed Biding Hood, a Hawaiian was prettily done; Autumn leaves was also effective, and there were any number of papej made dresses. The men on this occasion were not outdone and turned out in fancy costume in large number*. Clowns and harlequins, students, Dutch men were all to be seen, a black and white a demon, a fine Cavalier, a gorgeous Spaniard, were among them, and the more comic element beside. One man professed to represent “a modern sailor," with a dress coat; a sundowner was most realistic, and an ancient apothecary was also good. The whole effect was extremely fine and reflected great credit on the individual dancers and also on those responsible for the ball. A pretty idea was carried out in presenting each lady guest on arrival withi a scented programme and a surprise packet, comprising a tiny box of perfumery and powder. These had been specially ordered from Baris by Pivers for the occasion, and they will form very dainty souvenirs of the occasion'. The chaperons for the evening were Mesdames A. A. George, Ibbot&on, Burberry, Paterson, and; Hannah, and the M. were Messrs G. Mcllvride, C. Harper, H. S. Hannah, and R. Wilson. Among those present were Mr A. A. George (patron of the club), Mr J. Paterson (president), Mr A. J. Fbbotson (commodore); also Mr S. J. Keegan, J.P., of Sydney, a member of the executive of the Boyal Prince Albert Club, of Sydney. The committee in charge of arrangements consisted of Mesdames Hannah, Burberry, McLennan, lies, Misses Grant and lies, and Messrs Mdlvrido, C. Harper, H. McLennan, H. S. Hannah, J. C. Burberry, J. Powell, and Rowland Wilson, who was secretary. The committee are indebted to Messrs Nimmo and Co. for the loan of the piano, and to the D.I.C. for the decorations; also Caledonian Pipe Band, which played for the Grand March. Dustin's were successful in winning the Championship of New Zealand for best Decorate# Wedding Cake at the N. Bakers' Exhibition. Order yours from Dustin's. Ltd.. Wanganui. Palmerston North, Wellington.—Advt. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure-

WOMEN DOCTORS. Dr Mary Sturgs is president of the Medical Women's Federation, •which has lately concluded its fifth, annual genera, meeting. Medical women vant to stem the exaggeration about disease all over the country, and she says that in tho view of many thoughtful people medical women 'have tlieir share to play in helping the State to make wise decisions concerning' such matters as infant web fare, venereal disease, child education, child culture, birth control, and so on. This can only he done by conferring together, clarifying ideas, and then acting. The federation possesses power to influence and help public opinion by its collective iironouncements. “We are, of course, anxious to support women doctors in all questions of salaries. \V© stand firm by the principle of equal pay (says Dr’ Sturge) for equal work. But women doctors are not out for personal gain. They do feel their responsibility. Wo rejoice that the Government and various societies come to us now to recommend a member to sit on tlieir special committees, and lepresent the views medical womenThe League of Nations has asked us to send a representative to Paris for a meeting to consider certain medical problems of international importance. The Americans are trying to establish an international medical association, and we want women as well as men doctors represented on that body. Birth control is another of the grave problems we are investigating. The question is one on which the opinion of medical women is so often asked .that wq referred it to our local assaciations. A number of resolutions have been received, the geenral trend of which was disapproval of the public propaganda being carried on and the desire for further careful investigation." At the annual meeting it was announced that seventy-six new members had Joined the federation during 1921, making a total of 663. There are 1700 women doctors in Great Britain, and the federation are preparing to attract more of them. The standing committee on venereal disease reported that it had refused to sanction publication of the report of a conference with three members of the Society for the Prevention of Venereal Disease, held at the request of the latter. The report was, considered by the medical women to be too onesided.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mothers Help Division, WIN.R., was held yesterday at tho Rest Rooms, 47, Courtenay place. There was a good attendance of members. In the absence of the president (Mrs Nathan) the chair was'taken by Mrs Coleridge. A motion of sympathy with Mrs Nathan and Mrs Underwood in their recent bereavement was passed, members standing. Mrs Shailer-Weston presented eight volumes of pictures and titles, representative of art of our times, to the division, to bo utilised for raising funds. The gift was much appreciated and ‘admired, and should prove of considerable value. One of the visiting helpers having this day completed two years service, was warmly congratulaed by the committee on her fine record, and was the recipient of many good wishes for the future. The marriage took ulace recently at tho Presbyterian Church, Mangatawhiri Valley, Pokeno, of Miss Florence Cannons, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Cannons, to Mr A. J. K. Foster, of Auckland. The bride wore white crepe do rhino trimmed with pearls, veil end orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of roses. Misses Madge and Violet Cannons and Miss Jean Taylor were bridesmaids, Mr J. Foster best man, and Mr P. Cannons groomsman''. Mrs A, A. Paape has returned to Dunedin after a 'holiday in Australia. The funeral of the late Miss Vera Conbtance Neozor took place at tho Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petone, yesterday morning. The cortege left the bereaved parents’ residence at Railway avenue, Lower Hutt, at 9 o'clock for the church of St. Peter and St. Paul, wlrere a large congregation paid their last tribute to the dead. Eequim mass was said by the 1 Very Rev. 3D.ean Lane, assisted by Fathers Walsh and Connelly. The funeral service at the graveside was read by Father Connelly, the pall-bearers being Mehsrs Allan McKay, R.. Minihau (bruther-in-law), F. Sullivan (brother-in-law), and C. Ryan. The principal mourners were the parents, brothers, and sisters of the deceased, members of the Confraternity of the Children of Mary, and members of the Hutt branch of the H.A.C.8.5., of which deceased's brother is the secrotary. The lost burial service was officiated by the Rev. Dean Lane, assisted by Fathers Connelly and Walsh. Mr and Mrs W. Neazor have received many letters and telegrams of condolence in thoir sad bereavement.

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