NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11254, 5 July 1922, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs David Ziman, of London, who has been staying,in 'Wellington, has gone to Auckland, where she is staying at Arunclel. 1 Mr and Airs’W. Shaw, who hare been staying for a week in Christchurch, returned north on Saturday. The Misses Butler hav-e returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs Sale is the guest of Mrs Siddalls, Wellington terrace. The Misses-’ Kennedy hare left for Auckland, en route for Sydney. A christen ill,'*: party was given on Sunday afternoon by Mrs Bernard Wood, Christchurch,'for her baby son, many of the gueste being -present at the ceremony at St. Mary's, where the baby was christened by Dean Regnauit. Among the many, entertained uit afternoon tea wore: —Lady .Bovs. Mrs Bean, Mr and Mrs Loughnan, Miss Bean and Miss Molly Bean, Air and Airs Cyril Ward and family, Mr and Atrs Peter Wood, Airs and ALss Petre, Alias Mina Ward and Miss Alary Ward, Aliases Valmai and Antlieu Lough, nan, and Airs George Harper. Mrs T. J. Rhodes (Amberley) and Airs AY. Kelshaw < Balcaifn) are spending a holiday in Wellington. By the death of the late Airs W. P. Smith, in her eighty-eigh.th year, there passed away at Hope one of the few remaining early settlers of Neiion. /Airs Smith, whcee husband predeceased her j several years ago, leaves a large family, of which tho eldest son is Air F., W. O. Smith, of Hope. The deceived arrived m Nelson from Home when quite a child, having taken four months to come out in. the sailing ship Thomas Harrison. At that time there was, of course, no ' wharf, and the passengers had to be 4 carried ashore by Maoris, a thing that j W as not too well appreciated. The times were really hard, travelling and transport being all accomplished with bullock carls.

Dr and Atrs Purdy, of Lower Hutt, are visiting New Plymouth. Aliss Gladys Moncrieff, of the "Maid of the Alountains” Company, is staying at the Windsor Hotel. Airs Eric Eiddiford has returned from a visit to Sydney. The State Parliament of Tasmania, having recently passed a bill giving wo* men,.the right to sit in Parliament, two candidates, one Labour (Hie wife of the Leader of the Labour party) and one Independent, have already announced themselves for the general election. Women's organisations in England, are protesting against the system of compulsory examination for venereal disease which is in force in Uganda.

Mrs Ralph Ziman, of Auckland, is staying with her mother, Airs Mycr Caseiberg, at Maeterton. Before the meeting of the Navy League executive yesterday, Air J. P. Birth expressed the sympathy of the members with the chairman. Air A. Roberts, in.‘the recent death of his mother. A vote of condolence with Airs Underwood on the death of her husband wats also passed, and appreciation expressed at the services of the late- Mr Underwood to the Navy League. Last evening a very pleasant function took place at the vYollington Bowing Club in the form of a bachelor evening to Mr G. S. Bright, club secretary, on the eve of his marriage. Atony triends ami club and kindred club members assembled at the Uukdiouse, anti an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent. During the evening the club captain, Mr G. Symonds, on behalf of the feilowmenibers of the Wellington Bowing Club, presented Air Brigtli with a fine clock, suitably inscribed, and in presenting dome hoped trat Air. Bright’s life partner would not be too severe on hint if he arrived home late from the club.

Air Bright responded in a very able manner. Tiie evening closed with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and hearty cheers for the participants in the following • day's ceremony. The picture of Sydney Harbour, painted by -dr Arthur ytreeton, and presented to Princess Mary as a wedding gilt by the women of New South Wales, has just been exhibited at the Iloyal Academy, and aroused much admiration. One critic says: “it stands out definitely a« an Australian picture, it is interesting to note how entirely different is the atmosphere from that of England, and Air Streeton has well conveyed the hot, dry brightness of a Sydney summer day.'' Other Australians showing at the Royal Academy are Mr Fred. Leist (who has two exhibits), Air Hans Heyson, of Blamire Young, Mr James Quinn, and Dora Aleeson. The famous Australian sculptor,* Sir Bertram MackennaLi, ia represented by his massive design for the tomb of the iate Duke of Norfolk, which was recently dedicated at Arundel.

Alias Dudley (Wellington) is visiting New Plymouth, and is staying at the Y.W.C.A.

The marriage of Aliss Alira Kenhain, of Sydney, with Mr. Hugh Cross, a New Zealander, took place very quietly early on. Saturday morning, J une 24th, at St. Stephen's Church, Phillip street, Syduey. Mr and Mrs Hugh Cross spent the week-end at the Jcnoian Caves, and are leaving at once for a trip to Tasmania.

Airs G. S. Clifford (Upper Hutt), and Late of HiU street, have taken a furnished house in New Plymouth, and will inside there for the next three months.

English papers to hand are still touching on the subject of the Royal wedding, and the latest deals with the return to England of Princess Alary and Viscount Lascelles . from their stay at Fieeoie, where the inhabitants gave thorn a great welcome. It is not generally known that the Countess of Bradford, at one ot whose’country' houses the earlier days of the honeymoon were spent, is a sister of Lady Digby, wife of the Governor-Gen-eral of Australia’s aide-de-camp—Lady Bradford is the eldest, and Lady Digby the youngest of Lord Aberdare's three daughters. The second, the Hon. Evu Bruce, married Lord Helper in 1911. The eldest brother, Captain the Hon. Henry Lyndhurst Bruce, who was killed in action in 1914, was the husband of tho beautiful Camille Clifford. Canon Taylov will give tli© first of his addresses on '‘Practical CUrietiunity" tomorrow at the Y.W.O.A. lunch-hour seri vice for business women and girls. These services are to be held on every Thursday in July, during the two Lunch hours, with tho idea of giving those who attend them a message of help for their daily life in the business world. There are many who have not the opportunity they would like to have for the development of their devotional life, and it was felt that by arranging a week-day service of this sort such a need could be met. The services will bo short, each only Lasting for twenty minutes, so as to give the hearers time to got back to their offices.

Mrs -Spicer (Wellington) is a visitor to New Plymouth. Professor N. Gist Gee, who for many years was engaged in university work in China, was to sail for New Zealand alter a stay in Sydney. The Wedding took place on Wednesday evening, June 7th, in the Jubilee Native Methodist Church, Suva, of Ronald A. Derrick, son of Air and Mrs Derrick, of Auburn, Molbourne, teacher at the Davuilovu Native Mission, Hew a River, and Ruby, youngest daughter of late J. YV\ Fraser and Aire Fraser, of "Avoca, Newtown, Sydney, and teacher of the Butt street Methodist -Mission School, Suva. The ceremony w.rs performed by the chairman of the Fiji Mission, Rev* A. J. Small,■ assisted by the Roy. C. O. Lelean, principal of the Davuileyu Mission. The bride was given away by the Rev. K. L. McDonald. The native choir sang “The "Voice that Breathed O’er Eden,” and the anthem, “O, Perfect Love.” The bride wore a handsome gown of ivory brocaded crepe-de-chine. Her bridesmaids were Gwen and Valerio, the little daughters of Air McDonald, and Air B. Hearts, secretary ot the Y.M.C.A., was best man. Lena Ashwell opened the spring exhibition of the Women's International Art Club, London, recently, and on the 1 walls were hung work by three women artists who, if not by birth from Aus- ! tralia or New Zealand, have their ties | with Australasia. Miss Edith Fry shows I two small water-colours, studios made 1 during her stay in the picturesque Bre--1 ton country, in which artists now find so ! much colour. One is "Autumn in BritI tuny ” and the other ,r A Corner of Briti tanyi” where is shown cottages against | a stormy .eky.. She also shows an oil colour, the .scene “On the Terrace' at a Riviera resort. Aliss ,1 essie Gibson has a bi.? canvas, "Day Dreams." an oil colour showinfc an interior and Kgure m brilliant light Mrs It 8. Hellaby (Kuth llolHn.yworth), -wife of tlio Auckland artist, has three studies of Swiss snow scenes, and another of the road to hiej sole, with its strikingly decorative line® I of poplars. WOMEN’S NATIONAL COUNCIL. WELLINGTON HRA.N’CH. A -well attended meeting of the Women's National Council (Wellington ! branch) was lie hi last n’glit- In the ab--1 >ouce of the president, Aliss v>oud. the i chair was taken by Mrs J. P. Anderson (vice-president). Remits for conference to be- hold shortly were discussed, ! dealing with education, women prisoners | welfare, social hygiene, €*.tc.,. and also a resolution that the services of women in social educational work should be re. icjnmed in th% honours lists. In th\» connection cungratuV.uions were extended to Mr Firth on the 'honour recently conferred upon him. The affiliated societies, with very few , exceptions, were unanimous in declaring against notification in cases of venereal dipe-ses. A resolution was passed asking | the Minister f-or Health to appoint three j delegates (Ladv Stout, Mrs Henderson, i i Christchurch, and Mr Butler) from the ■ council to the conference to be held cn social; hygiene. , A remit asking for the appointment of ‘ women magistrates was also approved. H wa* revived that a letter be sent the Alinister for Justice drawing his

;• tti ntion to the inadequate sentence imposed on a hawker for molesting a woman, the council feeling that women, c-ncc'aHy in lonely places, heed to be safeguarded in every way. A-letter was, received from Mr Troup asking the couu-co-operation in a street day for the children's playground. It was resolved that it would be better for the affiliated societies to help individually rather than for the council to take a stall. A letter of congratulation and good wishes for the success of the scheme is to be sent to .Mr Troup. A report was received from the- subcommittee set up to deal with the question of social hygiene, and a letter was received from the Prime Alinister stating that their 'communication dealing with tiie matter bad been considered by him end forwarded to the Alinister for Health. A vote of sympntbv with Aliss Goad in the 'death of her brother, also with I Mrs Goad, was passed. I Gratification was- expressed at the ! affiliation of the Old Girls* Association with thd National Council.

STAFF DANCE.

KIRKCALDIE AND STAINS. The staff of Kirkcaldie and Stains held their annual dance last night, the locale on this occasion. being the concert chamber of the Town Hall, which was well filled by a number of enthusiastic dancers, who all had a thoroughly good time. The hall was most charmingly decorated, this being the work of Mr Beauchamp and the window-dressing staff. From the central electrolier hung hundreds of coloured ribbons festooned to the sides of the room, so many as to form quite a canopy, while the centre was finished with a shade formed of a fringe of these multi-coloured ribbons, all carried out in paper. Tutschka's orchestra played most inspiriting jazz music, and Aire Oscar Johnston supplied the supper, which was set in the corridor, the tables being decorated with autumn leaves. Among those present, were Air and Mrs Keith Kirkcaldie, the latter wearing black charnieu.se' and lace with touches of jet; Air aiul Mrs Finch, the latter wearing heliotrope satin and lace to match; Mr and Mre Miranis, Mr and Airs Rage, Atr and Airs Alidlane (of Sydney), Mr Smith, Air. and Aire S. W. Lewis, Airs Giles, Aliss Wittisch, etc. The committee in charge consisted of Alessrs F. G. Page, C. P. Smith, Archibald, Beauchamp, FyfFe, Hogn, Hood, Hughes, Lewis, Ale Nab, BurgoyneThomas, Tiller. Walsbaw, Webley, and A. J. Bloxam (hon. secretary).

PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN

BOYS* INSTITUTE EFFORT. * Anything for ,the children always makes a ready appeal to the generosity of the citizens, and judging by the enthusiasm displayed in connection with the efforts of the Boys' Institute to raise the sum of .£10(10 to provide apparatus for the playing area to be established in front of the hospital, the street day should be a great success. This effort is a community one, for it is recognised that Wellington has been behind the other cities in regard to playing grounds for children. It is recognised that “a boy without a playground is father of the man without, a job.” Preparations are well in "hand for tho street day to be held TTn Friday, July 14th. In connection with the effort, a community sing will be held in front of the Po6t Office nt 12.30, and a procession of school children will march from Veitch and Allan's corner, preceded by several bands.

NAVY LEAGUE MEETING

REMITS FOR CONFERENCE. The monthly meeting of tho Welling-, ton executive of tlio Navy League was held yesterday afternoon in the Navy League rooms, Vickers Buildings, Air A. Roberts presided, and there were present Messrs Filth, Finch, Alirams, Wiren, Hollis, IV. Perry, Captain Chudtey, Airs Firth, Airs Harding, Aliss Edwin, and Mr Darrooh (hon. secretary). Apologies were received from Alessrs Walker and Hunt. Replies were read from Commander Walsh, of H.AI.S. Philomel, the captains of the Katoa and Wiltshire in reply to letters of congratulations sent from tho League; also from Air Nathan and Aliss Medley m reply to lettens of condolence. Tho secretary reported that, a grant, of <£so had been made to the League bv the AJacarthy Trustees, "Remits for the annual conference were received. One dealing with the pooling of delegates expenses, it was resolved should be brought up before the conference began. The following remits were read and discussed :—From Canterbury : 3. “That the conference emphatically approves of the policy of the Navy League, London, as outlined in the report of the executive committee submitted to the Grand Council at the meeting hold April 7th, 1922. namely : ‘Tho committee is of tho opinion that the existence of the League should b© preserved and its work continued with ‘renewed vigour, the fundamental principle of its policy being to ensure adequate naval protection for British subjects and British commerceall the world over.' ” 2. "That New Zealand should undertake its p I*o per share of the adequate naval defence of the Km pi re (by expending an increased amount on the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy)." 3. “That the conference affirms tho proposition that the league’s jiropaganda in New Zealand should include educational work by all New Zealand branches among children of school age." From Auckland : j. “That Auckland branch of the Navy league is-strongly of the opinion that the time has arrived when the Prime Minister should bo asked to lay before Parliament for its immediate con-sidera-tion tho question of *he Dominion's ©hare in the cost *>f naval protection for tho Empire. At the Imperial Conference the Dominion agreed that tho maintenance of tho navy was the common concern of the Elmpire. but so far no Dominion has seriously considered what Us share of the burden .should be, which means that v.u are collectively leaving the Old Country alone t.o bo crushed under the very heavy burden of defence, which should justly bo .shared by the whole of the British Dominions. ne, therefore, suggest for the consideratioa of tho Prime Alinister that this Dominion should contribute to the. upkeep of the pavy at the same rale per capita of our population as is contributed by the taxpayers of Great Britain." 2. “Seeing that the present system of compulsory training for youths does not permit of ,any choice by the individual of naval training, this conference considers that till youths who have a- natural airtitude for the sea or follow a trade that would- be .a specialist branch of the navy, be allotted to select naval training (instead of the present military service) for war in an auxiliary /wfrol, including mine-sweeping, minelaying, and anti-submarine branches; also for signalling and shore stations and rc- • pair )xu:es, and that facilities for this i training should be provided in the main centres.” | 3. “That it is highly desirable for the

State to train both officers and men for the Royal Alerchant Service, who shall also go through a course of training for the Royal Naval Reserve and secure a sailing ship in which to train youths for men for the mercantile marine in a similar manner to that employed by steamship companies; such vessels to trade preferably in Government service and thus pay for the upkeep and training.” 4. “That this conference wishes to again stress the importance of fostering among the young a .strong patriotic sentiment and appreciation of tho value of sea-power in its widest sense, and that the Department of Education be asked for an expression of its policy in this respect and its attitude towards any propaganda work in the schools which, the Navy League may undertake along these lines.” ,

NAVY LEAGUE AUXILIARY. The monthly meeting of the Navy League Ladies' Auxuliavy was held yesterday afternoon, Mrs J. 1\ Firth presided, and there were present Mcsdaihes Darling, C. Riduudson, Bayfield,. L. Tripp, Larnach, Lever. W. Luke, Phil-lips-Turner, Breda, Middleton,- Hamerton, F. Dyer, Harding (hon. secretary), and Afiss Edwin. Reports of- tiie fancy dress ball committee were received and wore most satisfactory. About 800 invitations* have been sent out, these do not admit to the dance, but tickets may be purchased at the Bristol or Navy lye-ague- rooms. Community singing has been arranged under Aliss Watkins, Miss Driscjoll and Mr Webb. A sub-committee for the decorations was set up, consisting of Airs Firth, Mrs Darling, Airs Dyer .and Mr Darroch; also a committee of rrirls, who are to judge tho dancing competitions, consisting of Allsses L. Dyet, M. Ward. A. Duncan, Mantel! and Hamerton. A. floor committee is to be appointed, consisting of several of tho dancing teachers, who are arranging sets (subject, to their consent). Twenty slipper tables have been arranged for, and offers for more will be gratefully received. Arrangements have been made with BraunuVs orchestra for music.

Resignations were received from Airs Montgomery and Airs Buckleton, the former, expressing" willingnetis to continue on the sewing committee rmd cadet committee. Miss Cable was appointed to the committee, subject to her approval. Airs Harding, president of the work committee, reported“iffving* received some beautifully miCffS garments from tho g«rls of the Art. Cook Sebool for the naval dependents' funds. A further meeting, in con junction with a men's committee to be set up. : will be held next week to make final arrangements for the dance.