NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11305, 2 September 1922, Page 12

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Melville, president of the New Zealand National Council of Women, arrived from Christchurch yesterday morning and goes on. to Auckland to-day. Mis Melton, of Hastings, is an a visit to Wellington. Miss Gillies, of Wellington, ie spending a holiday in Hawke s Bay. Mrs I-anauze and Miss Seal have returned to Hastings from a visit to Wellington. , , -t ... Mrs Frank Nelson (Havelock North) with Iher son and two daughters, has left London for a motor tour through England, Scotland' and a London correspondent). , At the end of two months they , are going the Passion Play at Ohorammorgau. Mr Nelson is to enter Oxford in the autumn, and then Mrs Nelson and her daughters will go abroad for the winter. Probably a year will be spent on this side of the world. At St. Augustine's Church, Cashmere Hills, on Wednesday evening, an unusually picturesque wedding was oetebrated, when Hinemoa (Mpa). thiTd daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Andrews, of Kidson terrace, was married by tno Rev. Hsnby to Robert Colm. only son of Mr and Mrs T. X). Mchab, of Remuera, Auckland. The church was beautifully decorated (by Mrs W. Broadway) with masses of Persian plum blossom and the feathery pussy willow. Miss Inwood officiated at the organ and Mr Andrews gave away his daughter. Misa Meadows (Wellington) is visiting Grevmouth, being the guest of Dr. and Mrs' .1. W. Mcßrearty, Cowper street. Margaret Paget, who has recently arrived irom England (whore she has been living for a number of years), has been staying with Mrs Bagloy,' Church street. Miss Paget has left for Palmerston North, where she will be the guest of her aunc and undo. Dx. and Mrs Paget. Mrs J. Gilloa has retnrned from a visit to Sydney. The first of the series of Victoria League parties will be given next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs James Mackenzie's residence. Old Karori road. Mra Mackenzie is inviting all members or the league to attend, and it is hoped that each member will bring the names of prospective new members. Opportunity will be taken to welcome Mrs Buoklolon, who has been unanimously elected as president of the Wellington branch of the league. Members will .remember that for many years Mra Grady used- to receive the subscriptions of members, a service which was of great benefit. Mr Smith, jeweller, of Lambton quay, consented to oerform a- like kindly service, so that members will have no difficulty in the matter.

The Royal New Zealand Society for the. Health -of Women and ..Children (Plunket Society)' is 'holding a sale in the auction room of . Messrs J. H. Bpthiirae and Go.-) Brandon street, to open An Monday September 4th. and continue fill Friday, the :Bth. Preparations tefe Awe'll in .hand and-, a large and excellent I'assortir ent of goods will be on sale. Produce 1 has : hoan promised from the country,''and a! supply of violets and other flowers, also cakes will be freshly sup- ' plied dailv. This 'effort is- being made in order to raise the necesisary funds' io carry on the work of the society, which claims the sympathy and practical help of all who are interested in "Helping the Mothers and Saving the Babies; ’ In the report of the South African War Veterans’ (Hutt branch) social and

dance, whioh took place at the .Lower •Hutt on Wednesday, the name irf-M-r' J2»"(yKane was omitted from the .commit-': tee. Great credit is due to the organising secretary, Mr N. Wicknam, and his two sons, who decorated the hall for the occasion. Mir Wickham also was jnstru- ; mental in getting the prizes for the' waltzing competition. Mrs Wickham, who was wearing a gown of deep ereen, chiffon, was also among thpse present.; - In the report of Violet Day, held recently in aid of the Residential Nursery,W.N.R., Mrs Spear, the organiser, extends thanks to Mrs Porter,, the ■ stallholders, and helpers for -tho'.'spon tan eons and loyal way in whioh all 'worked . also the publio generally, who supported theeffort and helped to make it.enoh 'a success. Although money was - n©t.,so -plenti--ful as last year and selling was 'harder,, nevertheless provision was made < for the nursery for nearly another year. Thanks are also extended to, country friends, who send sudh a good supply ,of flowers each year, which is a tremendous help towards the day. Flowers - came from Auckland, Thames. Te Awamutu, Hawera, Wanganui. Napier, Palmerston North, Paraiparaumu, Otaiki, and some especially beautiful ones from the, Blue Triangle Community Club, collected by Miss Lee. Mrs Spear nensonaUy thanks

Mr MoVilly, General Manager of the Railways, for having flowers conveyed, also Mr Mnnt for counting the money nnd doing the carting free of charge, Mr Innise for carting, and Mr Bethune for the use of the depot. Thanks are given to Mr Cooper for printing posters, Mr Cook, D.1.C., for decorating. Captain Hawpon for flags, also the Picture Theatres for advertising the day and all who assisted in other ways. The following list of money taken was given in the report : geatoun brancihy Miss Freeman and Mrs Gardner, £149; Mesdames Sheerer and McArthur, Hiatt, <££2 5s 8d; Mesdames Chote, Taylor and Beale, South. Wellington branch, .££l) 11s 6d; Mra Bear, Hataitai, £SO 13s 6d; Mra James FTndlay, £44 2g 6d; Mrs Hamilton, Ehandallah, £4l ss; Mrs Murray Gardner,, £37 15s; Mrs McDonald, Island Bay, £36 6s 9sd; Mrs Talbot, .£24 17« 3d; Mrs Staples, Lyall Bay, £24 10s; Girls Kelburn branch, .£lO 6s 6d; Mesdames L. O. Tripp andi Marchbanks, £3 18s 6d; flag, Mesdames Ole, Chatwin and Mount, £4 13s 6d; Girls’ Thimble Club, £5 10s Id; Tffrs Spear, Courtenay place, .£75; total, -8641 Is 9JdThe marriage of Miss Gwendoline Braibazon, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. ®. Braibazon, of Clermont terrace, Kelburn, and Mr Brio Rostron Nicholson, fourth eon of Mr and Mre F. W. Nicholson, of Karori, took place at St. Peter’s Church on Thursday afternoon. The Ber. H. Watson officiated. Mr Clarence Turner provided the organ musio. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming dress of cream charmeuse with brocaded satin panels. The bridesmaids. Misses Muriel and Yvonne Brabazon, wore pale blue net over silk, with touches of pink, and carried bouquets to match. Mr G. B. Bradshaw was best man, and Mr G. Nicholson was the groomsman, A reception was afterwards held' by the bride’s parents at their residence, and later Mr and Mrs Nicholson left for the north, the bride travelling in a «uco blue coat-frock with a toque to match and a fur coat. Among the presents was a case of cutlery and table Oliver, from, the firm and staff of Messrs Richardson and McCaibe.

Mrs D. Horne arrived in Wellingtonbv the Sydney boat and has gone to Ch-ristekuroh to visit her mother, Mrs Abbott, Medway street. Dr Mary Armor, who has come to New Zealand to take part in the prohibition campaign, will be staying with Miss Hamilton Niinmo during the rest of her visit to Wellington. The W.C.T.U., under whose auspices Dr Armor has come to the Dominion, invites all interested to co-operate in making her visit to Wellington and New Zealand generally a great success. Dr Armor will remain in the Dominion for several mouths. On Monday night a new term will open Oft. the Y.W.C.A. in the millinery class, so that those who wish to attend it should enrol at once at 5, Boulcott street. Miss Stewart teaches the class, and the course will he of the greatest value to any girl who finds that wtih hats at their present prices she must make and trim .her own. It is hot easy for the amateur to give her work the finished air that a hat bought in a shop possesses, so that these classes come as a real opportunity to all who wish to acquire the really professional touch which makes all the difference to a hat.

The address at the Y.W.C.A. afternoon service to-morrow will he given by Mrs Robinson, 8.A., senior club secretary. The service will, as usual, 'be followed by tea in the cafeteria, which, ie always prepared by a committee of girls. For the convenience of all women and girls, the cafeteria will he open, during the tea hour. Girls whose homes are out of Wellington, and who are, perhaps, lonely, will meet with a specially warm welcome, and will be able to find congenial companions of their own age. The work of the Citizens’ Day Nursery is growing in usefulness daily, and to keep this very necessary work going the committee intend raising money by means of a fancy dress dance for children, to he held in the Town Hall on, September 30th. Much interest is already -being displayed In this forthcoming event, and the committee invite: everyone who is willing to help to attend a meeting next Monday afternoon,' at 3 o’clock, in the nursery, 55, Cambridge terrace, when arrangements will be discussed. Anyone willing to assist with the snpper is ateo invited to attend., It is announced! that Lord Islington' has bought one of the famous Jfiast Anglian mansions—Rushbrooke Hail, near Bury St. Edmunds. Its; former owner was Captain Robert R-ush'brooke. In the’main) the house dates from, 'the days of Elizabeth, but it Is believed to include parts of a building which was standing in the times of King John. A more delightful 'home than Rushbrooke Hall, with ite mellowed brick walls, its architectural features showing the influenoo of various periods, * and its broad moat spanned by a stone bridge of two arches leading to the pari, it would -be hard to finfl. On Wednesday . night the members of the: Christchurch National Council, of Women field a reeeptioijl'in honour ,of the) riatirife vtei&v attendiMfj the conference there. Musical items, were contributed by Mrs .Quarrell, Mies,. Doreen Hight, Mias Noeline Bruce, MissDouglas, and Miss iG. Lorimer, An address was given by Professor Condliffe on “The Economio Position of Women.” A ceremony of particular interest to the district was performed in the Sacred, Heart Church,' Hastings, on Tuesday afternoon, when the Rev. Father - 7,Me- , Donald united in holy wedlock Timothy Edward, son of Mrs J. O’Dowd, Masterton, and, Dorothy, daughter of-Mra A. 5 ohOTfflPW"-the'-firm of ter'brother?" ! rittr» Keith Allen.- She was attended by Miss Nell O’Dowd (chief). and- .'Miss Marjory, Cato as bridesmaids. The ' duties of best man and .groomsman were carried: out by Mr Noel Allen and Mr William Maxwell respectively. The bride’s mother entertained the guests at her residence, Lyndon read, after the ceremony. Both the bride and bridegroom are well and popularly known throughout the district, the bridegroom being a partner fin the firm Of Messrs Dolan, Hallett and O’-Dowd,-solicitors. ’ The many beautiful ; presents w<to> ample t -pOpSlarity dfsithe yottng■^KpgjejfvThe: 'firm of Dolaii, Hallett andfCfDdM pre- • rented th.em with, a beautiful 'solid silver sweet standi,the County Club with a dainty silver cake stand, and the bride-. . groom’s ibaohelor friends a solid silver oaks dish., Later Mr and Mrs O’Dowd left -by car for tbe south, and the best wishes of all for their future happiness and welfare went with them.

RED TRIANGLE DAY. The annual effort made by the-Y.M.-C.A. on behalf of thoir funds for social work was 'held yesterday by a street- sale, and was very successful. Many representative bodies were assisting, and the stallholders were early at their .posts to catch the early morning workers. All the stalls were well-stocked, the promoters having been at special pains to make them so, but the flowers on sale were a special feature everywhere. These had come from all over the place, and the response to the appeal 6ent out. to country friends was most gratifying. An enormous quantity were received at headquarters, three large hamper# of-naroissi, as -"ell as many (Smaller pakages arrived early in the morning, and were quickly distributed to the stalls. ;The Hutt ladies had made a local effort, and their contribution for the day was flowers only. They brought in a very large quantity, and the stall at Kelburn avenue was- a wonderful sight in the early morning, massed with primroses and violets, backed by naroissi of all kinds. They also had a quantity of autumn leaves, which found a ready sale. In flowers alone this stall took over £25. Mrs Strand, Mayor-ess-of the Hutt, was convenor, with Mrs Kersley and a number of helpers. Other stalls were —Quinton’s corner—Wadestown, St. John’s, M.iss Allan. Woodward street—Kilbirnio, Kelburn, St. Andrews, Mrs Day, Mrs Aikens, Mrs Dinnie. Kirkcaldie and Stains—Civil Stall, The Mayoress and Mrs Pow. Post Office —Ngaio and Khandailaih ladies, Mrs N. McLeod. Bank of N.Z. corner—Ladies’ Auxiliary, Y.M.C.A., Mrs Hurley. Boulcott street —Ladies* Auxiliary, Y.M.C.A., Mrs Brown. Jas. Smith’s corner —Brooklyn, Karori, Northland, Taranaki streot, Thorndon Methodist ladies, Mre McKen. zie. Courtenay place—Kent Terrace Pres, byterian Ladies' Guild, Mrs Bedford. Veitch and Allan’s corner —Vivian street, Berhampore, Petone, Brooklyn Baptist ladies, Mrs Fossette and Mrs Johnson. Newtown—Rintoul street, Island Bay, Lyall Bay, Hataitai Methodist ladies, Mys Holliday.

RECEPTION AT PIONEER CLUB. A pleasant evening was spent by man? members at the Pioneer Club last night, when a reception, arranged by the Debating Ciirole, was tendered to Dr. Mary Harris Armor, of Georgia, IT-S.A. Dr. Armor, in the course of the evening; gave a short address doaJing with condi-, tions affecting women in her own ooun-l try. She looked forward, she said, to. learning things in New Zealand, because* for many years American women had looked upon their ,sisters in New Zealand »s the most enlightened and the freest politically. She reminded her hearers that women had only recently got the franchise in America, it was the most recent change in the constitution of the -eountry. So recent that the men were sble to say it was . they and not the nomen who car ried prohibition in Amerita, which the speaker said was quite true.' But though thev now had the tote and had some women magistrates! md a woman in Congress (whom Mrs] Armor said held the respect of all' parties), there were still many things toi tome Before they could chum to have equal citizenship. She instanced the 1 fact that women on marrying still have to take their hukband’B nationality, while Until quite recently in many States the guardianship laws were so obsolete that a wo.ns n could not claim her own children. This had been largely altered now and in these and other ways women were pressing their plaims. Mrs Armor said that what women (had to guard against was the inclination for democracy to become mabocracy. She thought the future was in the hands of the women, God had. given them the power to mould the character of the nation, and today, when all fields were opening to women, it behoved them to see that they used their power rightly and for- good. They must not be careless, or harm might result. She also, pressed the necessity for education, especially education In citizenship and responsibility. Mrs Armor said she particularly wanted to learn about oliild welfare work in New Zealand, that being one of the things the American women were working most ' keenly for jhst now. She gave some details of their most recent legislation in; this direction; which aimed at seeing that every woman was looked after when she became a mother and that every child should have a good start in life. Dr. Armor was warmly thanked for her address and a number of questions were asked of her, while she in turn eagerly put many questions about such matters in New Zealand to those conversing with her. Dr. Armor, Who was accompanied by her daughter-in-law. Mrs Armor and her hostess (Mrs- Nimmo) was received by and committee of the Debating .Ijjirele and (presented ..with a posy tfiiflqW.ers, for which she very warmly thanked!'her hosts . During the; evening songs were given by Mra Albert Russell, Mrs Dunbar Sloan, and Miss . Price. Miss Ethelwyn Kirk playing, the.' 'accompaniments. ' Supper was handed ro*md and brought a' very .pleasant evening to a close. Among those -present were Mrs Don (Dunedin), Mrs -Halyer, Mrs JohnstonWright, Mrs. Wbbb, -Mrs D. C. Bates Mrs A: H. Waters, Miss Lyra Taylor, Mra Henry Smith, Miss- Greenwood, .Miss Jenkins,,.Miss Fond. Mrs-J. ,Myers, Greonshields, Mra Co'bn gfctf, l.Mxs uqUy, Mrs Gasson, Mrs Binnie, Mra Gifford, Miss England, and others. *