NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11665, 1 November 1923, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs R. Gilkison. of Roxburgh street, lias returned from a visit to' Australia, where she has been visiting her daughter. ■ ■ Mr and Mrs Q. Donald, of Featherslon, returned on Saturday from a trip to the South Island. Mrs C. Beale, who is now a resident of Wellington, has been presented with a handsome handbag by the Masiertcn Methodist Ladies' Guild in recognition of her work as a member of the Guild extending over many years in Masterton.

The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie Gragg, only daughter of Mrs A. P. Maguire and the late Mr W. Cragg (Masterton) to Mr Percy Ramsay, second youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Ramsay (Lansdowne). Mr and Mrs J. Boddington and three children arrived in Wellington by the Marama from South Africa. Mr Boddington is a son of Mrs J. C. Boddington, of Masterton, and formerly resided there.

Miss Jean Wilson (Bulls), who went to Christchurch to attend her brother's wedding, is the guest of Mrs J. P. Studholme, Fendalton.

Mrs W. E. Knight (Ohoko) is visiting relatives in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore and Miss Moore, who returned to New Zealand by the Remuera, have arrived in Christchurch, and have taken Mr Algar Williams’s house at Fendalton.

Miss Heath, of Wellington, is on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Jenne, Wellington, is on a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs E. J. Herrick, of Hawke's Bay, arc in Christchurch fbr the wedding of Miss Doris Cracroft Wilson.

Mr and Mrs J. R. Teasdale, who have been visiting Masterton, have returned to Wellington. Mrs W. Bidwill (Rototawa) • returned from Wellington on Saturday. Miss Sutherland (Kelburn) returned to Wellington on. Monday from a visit to Hinakura.

Miss N. E. M. Keogh, who has been appointed supervisor of the telephone exchange, Napier, in succession to Miss J. Crombie, retired, arrived in Napier early last week from Wanganui. Prior to her departure Miss Keogh was the recipient of a leather suitcase as a token of esteem, from members of the stall. Miss Keogh has had 20 years’ experience in the telephone exchange and was at one time stationed at Hastings.

Mrs J. L. Morgan, of Greymouth, is on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs T. Kirkwood, of Stratford, are spending a holiday in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Mark Lewis are spending a few days in Wellington before going on to their home in Christchurch.

A very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr H. S. Kingv of Wallocetown, on Wednesday, October 24th, the parties being M r King’s eldest daughter, Miss Violet Selina King, and' Mr James Ballantine, son of Mrs H. BuliaDtine, of Kauana. July 20th marked an interesting anniversary in the history of the women’s movement, says an American writer. On that day) in the year 1848 the first conference for equal rights for women mot at Seneca Falls, New York, and since then much history has been made. That conference protested against every form of the subjection of women and instituted a campaign to establish equal rights between men and women. ’Of these demands only one has been ceded—the right to the franchise, and over 13,000,000 women are free to record their vote.

"Russians are fantastic, but (they, an good sufferers.” So says a lady writei when dismissing the women in Russii to-day, and accounting for their accept 1 anco of the hardships that have failei to them in recent years. Bnder the dictate,, of Sovietism all women, Ho matter of what class, have to work if thoj want to live. Non-workers—i.e., those who are unable to do their share—have ' in Moscow, received as their share o) the flat ration 4lb of bread per month: a little maize sometimes, 41b of sugar and 41b of meal. "At the beginning many delicately nurtured maidens swept the snow from the streets and the railway tracks, and received a little bread in return. Many of them were given facilities for cutting wood in the forests, and were thankful enough to endure the terrible physical fatigue of tree-felling, so that they might he ensured of the little warmth during the long winter.” But under present improved conditions these unfortunate women have beer largely absorbed in clerical, teaching, and nursing duties.” The annul competition for the .PlattsMills cup was held by the Wellington South Nursing Division in the Donald McLean street room on Tuesday evening. Tile winning squad being captained by Miss Anderson, with her being Mrs Sykes, Mrs Goodyer and Miss A. Phillips. Four squads competed—all showing a good standard of work. ■ The squad whioh took part in the Timaru competitions wore complimented on their achievement, the Wells chield being lost by a quarter of a mark. First place was gained in first-aid and each member obtained the possible number of marks in one or more tests. The squad consisted of Mrs Betty (No. 4), Mieses Mclnnes, Holyer and Anderson. Great appreciation was expressed for the hospitality shown b(y members of St. John in Christchurch and Timaru. A certain wide-verandahed house in bungalow style, situated in Wyalcatchem, West Australia, looks like an ordinary residence, but it Is really the first fruits of the Bush Nursing Trust Fund, which hopes soon to have many other such establishments all over the State (says Constanoe Clyde). This fund came into existence by favour of the late GovernorGeneral, Lord Novar, after whom it was named, and, like so many practical ideas for the benefit of women, it originated in the mind of a man, Mr Alfred'Carson, president of a society called the Silver Chain. The trust fund is .£15,000, and the sum of £BOO accrues annually to the fund which is administered by the Bush Nursing Society. It is hoped with local help to have such a hospital for mothers in every back-country district which lias a Government Hospital. The mothers are entitled to one month in this special hospital, and they may also bring their smaller children .with them, these being looked after by members of the staff Thii naturally relieves the ■ mothers’

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Tho death of Mrs Hertha Ayrton last August deprives England of <?ne who was considered its leading woman scientist. Herself married to Professor Ayrton, also a scientist of nole, she was concerned in much experimental wort, -and had likewise published a hoot on scientific matters. In 1915 she invented a valuable instrument tor dissipating poison gas. It is said thaU I€o,ooo of .these inventions wer*.> given to the army during war time. In her earlier years she rendered much service to another' army, that of the militant suffragists. It is proposed to erect a war memorial at Eastbourne, a site having been granted by tho Borough Council north of -the • Kona- -Bay wharf, and the executive appeals to all residents of tho borough to assist in raising a fitting memorial to commenorate the sacrifice of the men who laid down their lives in the war. The executive consists of: —President, Mr T. M. Wilford, M.P.; vicepresident, Mr F. H. Mather, Mayor of Eastbourne; chairman, Mr E. A. Pawson ; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. M. Jones; executive, convenors of committees, ladies—Mrs F. H. 'Mather, Mayoress; children —Mr E. King, M.A., fiance— Mr C. Bowden, allies—Mr J. Meo, publicity—Mr J.. O. EL Turner, sports—Mr J. W. Keenan, entertainment—Mr H. Powus, works—Mr E. Marsden; ceremonial committee, Bov. O. M. Stent, •Rev. Gibson Smith, Father Segrief and 0.1. C. Salvation Army; architects, Messrs Cbrichton, McKay and Houghton (Wellington); auditor,* Mr T. Mars-’ den, F.I.A. The executive appeals to. .all residents of Eastbourne to fittingly subscribe to the meinorial.

MUSICAL AFTERNOON A very delightful afternoon, arranged by tho Singing Circle of tho Pioneer Club, took place in the club's social room yesterday afternoon, and was well attended. The function combined the final meeting of the Singing Circle for tho year, and also a welcome to those now members who have joined the club during the post six months, numbering over fifty. The room was decorated with lilies and tall ixias and looked very gay and bright. The, president (Miss Amy Kane) received' the guests at tho doorway and later said a few words of welcome to the new members, expressing tho hope that they would enter into the olub life and enjoy it as much as the older members do. On behalf of the Singing Circle she then presented Mrs Ginn, the leader, with a bouquet of cream roses and lily-of-the-valley tied with gold ribbon, and thanked her for all the -work she, had done for the circle and also for the club. Mrs Ginn suitably responded. Visitors from the Otago Women's Club, Mrs Carmalt Jones and Miss Hall, were- welcomed to the afternoon. An excellent programme of music was given, the circle singing two-part songs and a glee, while -solos were given by .Mrs Ramsay, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Ginn, who was, enthusiastically encored. After, tea-had been served a competition was held on the subject of rings, whioh proved most;, difficult. • Finally, four members having guessed equal;. numbers, the final decision was drawn for and fell to M/s-Preston, one of the new members. The afternoon closed with a vote of thanks to the Singing Circle, especially Mrs Ginn. The arrangements were made by members of the circle, under Mrs Gooder, their energetic secretary.

; PERIOD FABRICS l There is a great demand for fabrics, l such, as cottons, tapes- - tries, and brocades to use in rooms t furnished in - period styles (says an ex--1 change). Specially produced to go with Chippendale furniture, Chinese Chip--5 pend ale and lacquer, there are many r beautiful brheades, a very handsome one i having a black ground with Chinese _ figures on it in gold and red—a shot i effect which gives almost the appearance of lacquer. . Intended to be used for curtains and r covers in Jacobean rooms, there is a j heavy, natural-coloured jute canvas in just the tone that harmonises with old } oak printed with wonderful representation of the needlework of the period in ’ soft shades of blue. | Another popular period is that of ’ William and Mary, and a very striking ' 1 cretonne has recently been designed for i rooms in this style. On a wide buff etripe which is alternated by a narrow brown one is a floral scroll representing , Grinling Gibbons'' carving and enclosing a vase of mulberry-coloured flowers, with just a touch of blue among them. For casement windows in an Elizabethan room there is a natural-coloured 'printed linen showing a miniature tree on a powdered background. .. The Adams room again demands a fabric in a totally different type of design, and among others a oharming damask is to bo had in gold colour figured with a pure Adam's pattern in black and grey. Most charming of all, perhaps, are the old English chintzes planned for Queen Anne rooms, a particularly alluring ono showing pink roses, mauve and pink tulips and Canterbury hells on a white ground. FANCY NECKWEAR . Women’s fancy neckwear will qppear in more varied and beautiful forma than lor many seasons past, according to Mr Mosessohn, executive chairman of the United Women’s. Wear League of Ameri--o;'■, s neckwear is n dress accessory and follows thq-fashions just a step bomnd! .the costume designers, it must be ** all sorts of lines and materials,” said he. ’ Tins year it will be> seen on sport clothes, with their tailored collar and on-formal afternoon dresses, utilising the most expensive laces, and on (sleeveless frocks in a novel way, the .epaulette collar.’ -This latter design Elopes out. over, the shoulder and upper arm, thus forming a cover for the armiioie. 'lt' comes in 1 a variety of designs, fiomo with a flat panel over each arm, ! others with a pleated ruffle falling'half- ! way to tho elbow. Though it is particularly suited to tho sleeveless frock, 3 i i s .^ ua effective worn over a smooth-ly-fitting sleeve. •,

According to recent reports* vsome uncertainty is felt as to tho popularity of * A £ oloure, «l designs in neckwear. Many oi the 'importations from France show embroidery developed in coloured thread, particularly in the yard goods. Black and white combinations will be popular, meta l ribbons on the larger pieces will b© used

The vesdeo continues in favour, owing partly to the popularity of the coat dress, and is shown with jabot and surplice oflects, ns well n.s in flat surfaces. A vestee with a large jabot of real laco is developed along typically French lines, without taste line,s, leaving to the preference of tho wearer the point at which the two sides should join. ■7f >a , r ' s reports a vogue for black, which will stimulate the demand for the softening effect of la.ee and net. Another factor js the simplicity in styles which bring all dresses accessories into prominence, flaking all things together, there is every reason to believe that neckwear is duo tor an unusually big season.”

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