NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11650, 15 October 1923, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Ethel Osborn, the gifted soprano, paid a visit to tho hospital on Friday : night and gave great pleasure to the inmates of some of the wards by singing several songs She was accompanied by Mr and Madame de Manny, who also performed, and by Mr J. XV. Carr, who arranged the visit Mrs 11. Beale (Masterton) will shortly take up her residence in Wellington. The results of the competitions held at the opening of the Kelburn Croquet Club on Thursday were Target. Mrs Carr (Karon). angles, Mrs Scott (Hatau tai), peg, Mr Shelly (Wellington). Mrs Walter Hislop and Miss Betty Hislop (Wellington) are at present staying with Mrs Ralph .Bootham, Braneopeth.

Tho -death occurred in Mastertun on Friday, after a long illness, of Nurse Evelyn Buchanan, wlio hod resided for some years in Mastorton and for about 20 years in Wellington. The wedding wns solemnised at St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, last Wednesday, of Miss Elsie Alice Ware, youngest daughter of Mrs Ware, Waipuna 6treet, Hastings, to Mr George Orr Stevenson, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs J. 0. Stevenson, of Tiinaru. The Rev. R. T. Hall officiated at tho ceremoney, -while Mi* Spinney presided at the organ.

Mr and Mrs C. H. Holdsworth are visiting Christchurch. A wedding was celebrated by tho Rev. W. A. Howes on Thursday morning at St. Andrew's Church, the bride being Elsie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J Sinclair, of Rangiora, and tho bridegroom Louis, youngest son of Mr John Menaies, of Waimate. Miss Annette Kellerman, in private life Mrs J. .Sullivan, arrived by the Alakura from Sydney in Auckland, accompanied by her husband. Mr and Mrs Sullivan came 01: to Wellington,/ and have proceeded to Christchurch. fr'hey will sail, by the Tahiti for San Francisco. Miss Joan Rayner, of Auckland, hasbeen studying a new form o-f dramatic art for the past two years, and in November she intends to return to Sydney, where she will hold classes. What is known as the Greenleaf Theatre was originated by Mr and Mrs Maxwell Armfield a few years ago. It appeals to those who love dancing, music, colour, ar<l poetry- In short, it is rhythmic acting and is educational in its aim. It Is woven round short plays in verse or prose and presents a harmonious flow or rhythmic action, expressing one unified idea. The principal college of instruction is at Rjrgwood, Hampshire, in the New Forest, and here Miss Raj per is finishing her course of study. _ She has already acted as a teacher to girl guides and rangers in Bournemouth, and other places in Hampshire. Mi.«« Handley, St. John’s Hill, has returned to Wanganui after a short stay in Wellington. Miss E. Cullinane is at present payin* a short visit to Wellington; Miss White, who lias been the guest of Mrs D Wilson, in Wanganui, for some time past, has returned to ler home in Wellington. Miss'Elsie Russel! has returned to Wellington from New Plymouth. Mrs Whealer l.as returned jto her home in Martinborough from)- Bowen street private hospital. Wellington. Miss Ethne Lloyd (Auckland) is staying with Mrs Ralph Bcethara, at Brancepeth. Mrs O. J. Percy, who has been visiting friends at Oriental Bay, Wellington, has returned to her home at Te Ore Ore. Mr and Mrs Alfred Caselberg have returned to Masterton from Auckland.:

Mrs Macarthy Reid and the Misses Martin Kennedy, of Wellington, have been touring England and Scotland. The annual report of tho Society for the Protection of "Women and, Children was presented at the meeting held by the committee on Friday, and passed as a good summary of interesting* work which has been done during the year, and of the efforts the society has made for the amendment of the laws regarding the young people of the Dominion. A large number of cases was reported upon by the secretary, Mrs L. Waters. The details of a case in Auckland where a man-intruded into a home and illtreated a young girl of fourteen years, and who received a sentence which appeared to be exceptionally light, was discussed, and it was decided to write to the Justice Departments asking that the case might be further investigated. The following- subscriptions were gratefully acknowledged:—Dr Ada Paterson -£l Is. Mr A t Hoby, ; Dr Levy, Messrs T. and W. Young, "Eauity Boot Co., each; Misses Denton. Rev. Dr Gibb, Miss Stewart, Mrs W. FJ Ward, Mrs J. R. Glasson, os each; A|rs Brown, 2s 6d. Memories of a period when travelling by coach was more in evidence in New Zealand than at the present day are recalled by the death, at the age of 76, of Mrs Margaret Clarke, who passed away at Glenraore, New North road, Auckland. She was the widow of tho late Mr James Clarke, of Hokitika, wlio died tlirity-six years ago. For many years he was a partner in the firm of Cacaidv and Clarke, which ran coach services between Springfield and Hokitika, before the railway was carried through to Ofcira. Following upon her husband's death, Mrs Clarke, and her family, .went to Westport, and later moved to Auckland. She is survived by two sons, Mr Con. Clarke, a solicitor in New South Wales, and Mr Patrick Clarke, who was for many years supervisor at the Auckland telephone exchange. Four of her sons predeceased her, one, Mr D. Clarke, being killed at the first battle of the Somme. Mrs A. F. Roberts has gone to Christchurch.

An old resident of th© Taranaki dintrie t, Mrs B. M. O'Connor, passed away at tho residence of her daughter, Mrs H. J. Wood fie Id, Palmerston North, in her eighty-third year. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, she went to Australia at an early age with her uncle, and was married in Sydney, whore her husband died thirty years ago. Afterwards she came to New Zealand, and resided at Patea, Strafford and Hawera, before going to Palmerston North. She is survived by one son and five daughters. Miss Anderson, Laarsund,. Pa'hintua, who arrived in New Zealand six months ago with her people, has left fe-x England \ia Sydney and Sue*. Mins Anderson will be married shortly after her arrival, and will make her homo in <Le Shetland Islands, where she previously lesided.

The Women’s National Reserve, Auckland (honorary division), has decided to affiliate with, the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women, Mrs Von •Stunner being appointed a delegate. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Masterton, by the Rev. F. J. Handy, when Mr Roy Charles Anderson, eldest ton of Mr and Mrs C. H. And.uson (Masterton) was married to Miss Constance Gordon, youngest daughter of Mr G. Gordon, formerly well-kno.vn at Dalefield. Mrs E. M. Ball, of Wellington, is in Christehu rcli. Many people viil hear with profound regret of the death of Mrs P. Se.lig, who passed away at her homo in Holly road, ! Christchurch, on Friday morning. Born jin Dunedin nearly 5o years ago, Mrs ; >Selig was the eldest daughter of the late 1 Mr Louis Mendelsofin, on© of the pioneer settlers of Otago. - Thirty-three years ' ago she. was married to Mr Phineas Seiig, who, a few months ago. retired from the position of manager of the “Christi church; Press” Company, Ltd., which he j had occupied for many years. I A pretty wedding, and one of interest to those connected with, the Workers' j Educational Association movement in ; Christchurch, was solemnised on Thurs- | day afternoon, the bride being Miss S ; Wilino-re and tho bridegroom Mr George j Manning, the well-known and popular I secretary of the W.E.A. The ceremony ! I took place at Trinity Congregational I 1 Church, tlio Rev. H. J. Huffadine officiat- 1 I ing. Afterwards the bride and bride- ! groom and their friends wore the guests J of Mr and Mrs F. E. O'Flynn, Heathcote Valley, where the wedding breakj fast was provided. On Friday there was • a representative gathering of the trades , I union secretaries and their staffs in the J W.E.A. rooms at the Trades Hall, when ; a presentation was made to Mr Manning. ; Mr E. Parlane (secretary of the Driver's ! Union) asked Mr Manning to accept from the secretaries and- tlieir staffs a set of cooking dishes, and said that the /present was a token of the good-fellow- : /ship that existed between Mr Manning ; ! end those on whose behalf ho was maki ing the presentation. They all wished Mr and Mrs Manning every happiness. ! The gift was saiitably acknowledged by Mr Manning.

Y.W.GA

| EXHIBITION OF GIRLS' WORK. ! Saturday was Girls' Department Day at the Y.W.C.A./in Wellington, and the public were-invited to see the very fine results of the ;work among the young girls of the city. The girls of the association are divided into clubs, each club doing needlework, gymnasium, singing, , sketching, or something in whatever direction the giH Has a talent. During the afternoon ; tile work'of the various clubs was displayed at the Y.W.C.A. building in Boulcott .street, and was much admired by all who visited the exhibition. Each club had done work for different objects, and some was particularly good. The Wohelo Club had | made some very nice babies' clothing for ; the Plunket Home, ,*the Ehoa-Club overI alls for the Residential Nursery, the Huia Club for the Babies' Gome at Khandailaii, Whakai Club for the Childrens Hoihe at- Karori, Okarea Club for the Governmest Receiving Home, the Takamai Club for the Plunket Society. This was displayed in one room, and Lady Chaytor, who opened the exhibition, gave great praise to the work, and awarded first place to the Wohelos and second to the Huias. In another room was a display of handwork, and the work of the Sketching Club made an excellent display, the girls having made Christmas cards, etc., on which the hand-printing -was a very fine feature. Each club had also done something in the wav of craft work as well as needlework, and raffia work in trays and baskets, etc., was displayed by several clubs, also some leather work, and a beautiful crochet border for a bedspread was among the work of the Okarea Club; while one of the Kiwis had embroidered figures on the border of a cloth most beautifully. stencilling was displayed, also knitting, of course, and the ever useful knitted frock was among one of the club’s exhibits. The Takamai Club showed some leather purses and a raffia hat.

This work, too, was much admired nnd received praise from Lady Chaytor, who in opening the exhibition, gave great praise to the girls’ work, and expressed pleasure at being associated with it. Mrs McClay, the president, in welcoming Lady Chaytor, expressed pleasure at the fact that she had accepted a position on the field committee of the association, where it was felt she would be a great help. A cake competition among the junior clubs resulted in Jean Connor winning tho prize for jam sandwiches and gems. In some of the classes there were not sufficient entries to allow of prizes being awarded.

During the afternoon the girls gave several items. V. Collett sang, ana F. Worner gave a recitation. Two of the Petone girls gave a dialogue,, and others of the same club a song and dance in costume, while a poi dance was much appreciated.

Afterwards tea was aerved and the visitors viewed the exhibits before leaving. Among those present were:—Mrs McClay (president), Miss Dunlop (secretary), Mi.ss Lohler (girls' department secretary), Mrs Webster, Miss Lawson, Mrs Reeves, Mrs Bennie, Mrs Adams, Mrs Pearson, etc. CHOIR CONTEST.

In the evening the locale changed to tho Town Hall, when a choir contest between the various clubs was held, of which -Mr Tempio Whit© was the judge. Each choir sang a part song with accompaniment and without, and all acquitted themselves remarkably well. tliogo competing were: Juniors: Raumahora Giub, conducted by Mr W E. Howe; Miramar, Miss Wyett; Petone, Mr G. Shcrwin; Jlaoretnai, Air F. S. Pope; Polyanna, Mr W. H. Stainton; and Newtown, Miss Henderson. Seniors: Okarea, Mr Vine; Wohelo, Air Clem Howe; Takamai, Mr Colter; Kiwi, Mr Pope; Huia, Mr Lankshear; and Waimarie, Air Aekroj'd. Mr Tempi© White, in his judging, expressed! pleasure at the performance of nil. H© had marked more | leniently than would have been the caso with more experienced singers, some showed a tendency to sing too loudly, | while in others some voices standing out j spoilt iho effect of tho whole. Ho, how--1 ever, congratulated the Y.W.C.A. on having inaugurated such a splendid thing as choral singing. The awards wero : —Juniors: Newtown (Atiss Henderson), with 168 marks, first; Heremai (Air F. S. Pope), 152 marks, second; Petone (Air -Slierwin), 145 marks, third. Seniors: Wohelo (the Hostel Choir), Air C. Howe, with 158 marks, first; Huia (Air W. Lankshear), 357 marks, second; an .d Kiwi (Air F S. Popo.i, 150 marks, third. Cheers wero given by the girls for Air Tempio White, nnd by the audience for the choirs and conductors. Mr Adams, on behalf of the Y W.C.A., thanked tho conductors for the work, and Mr Temple Whito for judging tho competition

RED CROSS SOCIETY

PEACE TIME WORK. A meeting of th© members of the peace time branch of the Red Cross Society was he let in the Red Cross Chambers on Wednesday, when there were present: —Lady Luke, C.8.E., Me6dames Reid, Alurpliy, M.8.E., Clarke, Griffiths, Chapman, Aliases Nathan, A1.8.E., Griffiths, Sister Lewis, Air Munt- (chairman). Colonel Alabin, Aiessrs Martin, Goldberg, Dr. Morgan, and Air M. S. Galloway (secretary). Apologies were received: from Mesdames W. Nathan, C. G. Wilson, Mr p. D. Barcham, and Mrs AI. McDonald.

1 A request for leave of absence by Dr. Alorgan was granted. A letter was received from the matron of the public hospital acknowledging gifts,, also from Ferdinand GoeLiel bearing upon the fight against alcohol in Germany. It was decided that this matter be referred to tho New Zealand Alliance Association for action. The secretary of peace time workers submitted a statement showing 769 garments as having been made and supplied to infantile cripple children under treatment in hospitals. In view of the many calls made for assistance in the way of clothing for young children, it was moved by Lady Luke and ■ seconded by Alisa Reid, that the peace time workers make up Red Cross Dorcas bags containing garments suitable for young babies, to be issued to mothers in needy circumstances. Dr. Alorgan submitted a comprehensive report on progress which had been./ made during the month. Classes of; instruction in first aid were well attended. In view of the large numberof candidates who would present themselves for the society's certificates of competency it was decided to engage the .Town Hall for December 10th. Thanks were due to Dr. Robert Stout for an interesting lecture. During the whole of Health Week full time had been given to attending to the business of the campaign. Addresses had been given to the Northland Ratepayers’ Association, Y.M.C.A., and the : employees of Messrs Ferguson and os- f , born. The society’s support had been promised to the effort to raise funds for the Cancer Radiation Fund.

During the month considerable expansion had taken place in the numerical strength and activities of the junior movement.

Sister E. R. Webster, Red Cross nurse on duty in Taranaki, submitted a report intimating that five home nursing classes had been formed for adults and were well attended. Instruction in this subject was also being given l to 6enior high school girls. With permission of the Education Board, health-: talks were being given to the pupils at the schools. A number of families handicapped with indifferent health had also received attention. Public talks in influenza had also been given during tho month.

Sister J. E. Lewis submitted an interesting report covering operations for the month. Home nursing classes, conducted op Alonday and Thursday evenings, were fully attended. Health talks had been continued before children attending various schools and colleges. Addresses on matters of hygiene had also been given to members of tho Aro Street Alission and the Women’s Labour Movement. Alenijbers attending tho Arts and Crafts Club had increased. It was proposed to hold a sale of their work next month, proceeds accruing therefrom to be devoted to sick children in indigent circumstances.

Mise Nathan reported #iat good progress was being made with the junior movement. The monthly bulletin had created a great deal of interest, and each month saw an increase in the copies issued. Valuable literature on junior work in other parts of the world had been received from tho League of Red Cross Societies, and had been handed on to the juniors in this Dominion through the “Monthly Bulletin.” A competition had been held among members of Junior Red Cross Circle of the Wellington Girls’ College for Red Orasß poster representing the ideals of the Junior Red Cross. Some excellent productions of the work done by the voung folk with pen and pencil had been submitted, evincing a combination of originality and artistic temperament. First prize, Miss Billie Gooder; second special, Miss Nancy Marshall. The League of Red Cross Societies had written acknowledging receipt of copies of the “Junior Bulletin,” and speaking in praiseworthy terms of the interesting matter contained therein.

During the month Health Week had been carried through. An exhibition of the society’s work, which had created a great deal of public interest, had been arranged, the work being in charge of Sister Lewis, supported by a band of Red Clro9s helpers. tions in home nursing and care of the sick were given twice daily during the week under the supervision of Sister Lewis, who had also conducted brief

talks on the salient features of health to large numbers of school children visiting the exhibition.' Members of the staff of Veifcch and Allan and the Government Printing Office had been addressed on matters pertaining to health.

Thanks are due for services gratuitously given in connection with the exhibition to Granolite Company, Mr A. Martin, Messrs Munt, Cottrell and Co., Ltd.. Public Service Company (the latter having donated a “Catchlite” Red Omss sign), and to all those so loyally to stimulate entKuflTasm for Health Week. A feature, of tEe exhibition had been the part taby members of the Junior Red from the Wellington Girls’ College, who were dressed to represent health posters. . The secretary stated that a number of cases, including ex-service men and their dependents had applied for and reoeived assistance. A church body had also asked the society to select a set of surgical instruments for use in the China mission ‘field. This had been done.

Gifts of newspapers and periodicals, were acknowledged from Mesdames W. Nathan, J. Naim, Mira ms, J. Kirkcaldie, and .Rogers. Opportunity had been taken to distribute these among the civilian patients at the Porirua Mental Hospital on the fortnightly visits of Red Ctosb representatives. Further gifts of periodicals, books, games, etc., would be gratefully received.

WEDDING IN MANUKAU

A wedding of great interest to the residents of Manakau and district took, place at St. John’s Chunoh, Feilding, on Tuesday, October 9th, at IQ a m., when Mrs Bradshaw (late postmistress of Manakau) was married to Mr John Bruce Young, detective, of Greymouth, the ceremony being conducted by the Rev. F. H. Petrie, M.A. The bride, who was given away by Mr Quayle, was attired in a pretty mole beaded costume and hat of pale grey georgette, with floral trimmings. The matron-of-honour was Mrs W. Quayle, who wore a r awn costume, kingfisher blue hat, with wing to match. The bridegroom’s present to tho bride was a solid silver purse, and to the matron-of-honour an aquamarine brooch, while the present of tho bride to the bridegroom was a gold-mounted walking stick. Following the ceremony the breakfast was partaken of at the residence of Mir and Mrs Quayle, when the usual toasts were proposed. Many telegrams of congratulations were received from all over the North tnd South ,Island. The happy couple left for their honeymoon by the 12.30 train for New Plymouth.

On Thursday night the nursing staff of the Auckland Mental Hospital held a ball, which it is hoped will become an annual affair. Over 300 invitations were issued and a gay and 'happy thong filled (he large dining hall, which, by kind permission of Hr. Beattie, had been converted into a gaily decorated ballroom. Adjoining ward rooms were utilised for the supper. A charming supper had been prepared by the nurses.