NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11786, 24 March 1924, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL X*ady Hunter is at present in Weilington. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in the Fitzroy Methodist Church, New Plymouth, on Monday, February 26th, when Esther Amy, youngest daughter of Mrs Bray and the late Mr Bray, of Devon street New Plymouth, was married to Sydney Albert, eldest son of Mr and Mrsit. A. Pruden, Cover street, New Plymouth. The 'Rev. John Nison officiated. Mr and Mrs Hoar, of Wanganui, are visiting Wellington. Mrs M. E. Peacock, of Timaru, joined the Remuera at Wellington, en route for England. Mr and Mrs J. Hill, of Wanganui, are spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs E. Vincent, Kingsdown, Timaru, is visiting Wellington. Mrs R. S. Cowan, of Roslyn, who has been spending a holiday in Vw*ilington, returned to Dunedin on Saturday. . , Mrs Arthur Rigg and Miss Mabel Rigg, of Master ton, are spending a few weeks’ holiday at Karehana bay. Mr and Mis J. R. Kirk and their son Keith will leave Gisborne at the end of Mairoh for England. Mrs A. Room, of Hastings,, left Wellington, en route for a visit to England on Saturday. Mrs A. W. Bullough, from St. Hilda’s College, Calgary, Canada, is at present in Dunedin. Miss D. Harman, who has been staying at the Deanery, Napier, has returned to Christchurch. Hast week Mrs Allan Cameron and Miss Cameron gave a delightful dance in Ye Oldo English qub rooms, m Wanganui, for the officers of -ne Veronica-. Mr and Mrs Jacobs have returned to Wanganui from a visit to Wellington.

Mrs (Dr.) Earle left Wanganui on Friday for a trip to England. Mr and Mm H. Bicknell,. Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, are visiting Wellington. Mrs and Miss Mitchell have gone to the South Island. Mrs Ernest Hunt, who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned to Wellington. Mrs Henry Loughnan and Miss EToimai, Loughnan, of Christchurch, aie in Wellington. Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlane, of Christchurch, is spending a few weeks in Wellington. Mrs A. Sutherland, of Wanganui, is visiting Wellington. Mrs William Deans (Sandown) has he turned to Canterbury from a, visit to her parents, Sir Andrew and Lady Russell, Hawke’s Bay. Miss Margaret Adams, of Fenda]ton, Christchurch, will leave early this week for Wellington, where she will spend a short holiday. Mr aud Mrs J. G. Yellowlees, of Kaiapoi, and Mr and Mis A. W. Judge, Christchurch, were passengers for England by the Remuera.

H.M.S. Veronica has been visiting New Plymouth, and the officers have been much entertained. Mrs Rex Brewßter gave a jazz party one, night, and a dance was given on another occasion by . a committee consisting of Mesdames T. P. Anderson, R. Brewster, J. C. Nicholson, E. A. Walker, C. H. Weston and Messrs W. E. Brown, H. Kirkby, A. M. McDiarmid and C. H. Stephenson (hon. secretary). Mis Williams, of Auckland, and Miss Margaret Soott (Fiji), are the guests of Mrs Joseph Studholme at Fendalton, Christchurch.

Dr Jessie Soott, formerly of Christchurch, who left New Zealand in 1915, and joined the Scottish Women’s Hospital, a hospital unit entirely officered and staffed by women, which was refused duty on the Western front by the military and which did remarkable work in Serbia, that to this da/ they are famous in Great Britain, returned to New Zealand by the lonic on Wednesday and left for the south on Thursday. Dr Scott has been doing post graduate work since the armistice round about London. ' j Miss May Palmer who conducted a private hospital in Wellington some years ago, and during the war was nursing in Marseilles, and has since been living in London, is now managing a combined -hospital and hostel for the firm of engineers who are engaged in irrigation in Egypt, some 200 miles from Assouan on the hill. At the conference of the Plunkei country -branches, held this week in Christchurch, the following remit from Lyttelton was considered: — I “That the co-operation of the country branches and sub-branches be asked in regard to financial help for the erection of a Mothers’ Cottage at the Christchurch Karitane Baby Hospital.” _ The Countess of Oassillis and her sister Mias Stuart, were entertained at a morning tea at the Auckland Women’s dub by the executive of the Women’s National Council. The tables were oharmingly decorated with golden marigolds and presented a pretty appearance. The Countess of Cassillisis a member of the Soots Council of Girl Guides, and Mre W. R. Wilson, who represented the movement in New Zealand, was also present.

A double wedding was solemnised at the Geraldine Methodist Church recently, when Miss Myrtle Emily Sherratt was married to Mr Stanley James Neutze and Miss Phyllis Eveline Sherratt was wedded to Mr John Manson Southerland. The church, which was filled to overflowing with -guests and spectators, was beautifully decorated by friends of the two brides, and a couple of floral bells were so hung that each bride was beneath one of them during the ceremony. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. J. Featherston, and the carremcuy was a choral one. Miss Myrtle Shsrratt was given away by her father, and Mies Phyllis Sherratt by her brother. After the wedding a reception was held by the parents of the brides in the Drill Hall, when a large number of guests assembled for the wedding breakfast. To glorious youth. Use tho Milsom preparations now and later tho ravages of Father Time will be unknown to you. After all, our way is Hie natural 'way to preserve and keep your hair and skin. Imitated bnt never equalled. Lasting and permanent results through using Milsom’s tested and recommended preparations for hair and face. MILSOM AND CO., 91, Willis street. ’Phono 814. Superfluous Hair destroy©! by "Rusnm’* (reg.). Tnal free. Faco and Scalp Massage, and all Toilet Treatments. Mre Hullen, Belcher's Buildings. (A few doors from King’s Theatre), and' at Auckland I .—Advt.

bliss Beck, instructor in home science at the Technical College, Christchurch, left Wellington on Saturday by the Remuera for England. She expects to he absent several months. Mr Ramsay Macdonald is a believer in the employment of women, as he has shown practically by employing a woman election agent and a woman secretary. The latter is Miss Rose Rosenberg, and she is a great friend of Mr Macdonald’s eldest daughter, Miss Ishbel Macdonald. The somewhat unfamiliar name Ishbel, it may be remarked, is a variant of Elizabeth, and is said to be common in some parts of Scotland. Mr Lloyd George, when Premier, likewise employed a lady secretary, Miss Stevenson, who accompanied him t-o most of the important European conferences. A meeting of tho Wellington Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was held in the Y. W.C.A. hoom, Herbert street, last week, there being a good attendance. The -work of the evening consisted of roller bandaging with applied dressings for burns, vaccination, gunshot wounds, etc., and was under the supervision <if the lady superintendent and Sister Macandrew. The president, Mrs W. H. S. Moorhouse was unable to attend.

Friday afternoon, at St. Mary’s Church. Kaiori, a short and very happy service was held. It was a greatthanksgiving for 25 years of St. Mary’s Guild. Tho Bishop preached, and the Ven. Archdeacon Johnson read the lesson, and tho Rev. T. G. Woodward took the prayers. During the years 500 girls had passed through the homes belguii by Mrs Wallis .with a tiny cot tage, now extending to four houses with over two acres of freehold property. Not one per cent, of the girls had proved disappointing, and to-day the matron rejoices in hundreds of old girls who lisve their old home, and frequently come to see and help it. A good congregation and the robed,clergy from the city and suburbs attended. Afterwards the new children's home in Lancaster street was dedicated, and Miss Then and the girls served delicious tea which was much appreciated.

GARDEN FETE Y.W.O.A. GIRLS DEPARTMENT FUND. A Very successful garden fete,. in aid of tho Y.W.C.A. girls department fund, was held at the Rt. Hon. W. I*. Massey’s residence, Tinakori road, last Saturday afternoon. The picturesque grounds, which had been lent, wore admirably suited for such a gathering, and the favourable weather made the occasion an enjoyable one. Stolls had been erected at various points about tho lawns, and ail were well stocked with cases and other home Cookery, sweets, and produce, while ice cream and fruit salad were also on sale. Tbe Salvation Army /Band was in attendance and rendered popular | music throughout the afternoon whioh Was much appreciated by all present. The opening ceremony was perform- | ed by Oolonel G. Mitchell, who was 1 introduced by Mrs It. Pearson, vice- | president of the Y.W.O.A. In his 1 speech, Oolonel Mitchell congratulated j the Y.W.O.A. upon its extension work of clubs in the suburbs and upon the I growth of the girl citizens. During | the afternoon aboat fifty girl citizens, : who looked well in their white hats and middies, went through a series of figure marching, and altogether they gave a very fine performance. A I gymnasium display was given by trie girls of the Haenemai dub. This also was a good performance and the girls showed finish in their work. The success of the fete was due to the many stallholders and friends who had contributed so lavishly, and above all to the energy and enthusiasm of the girl citizens. The stalls weTe as follow: —Afternoon tea. Miss Cousins, assisted by Mrs Patterson, Misses O. and M. Holmes, M. Bollard, and Cunningham; -rake, Mesdames Mclnnes, Barltrop, and Mies Barnard; sweets. Mrs Lee. Misses Still and Davidson; fruit salad, Mesdames Adams, Pope, and helpers; ice cream, Mrs Anderson and assistants; flowers, Mrs Harris and' Miss Boyd; fancy, Mrs Hawke; side shows, these were in the capable hands of Miss Thompson and her many helpers. The punch and judy show was a special feature of attraction, and cocoanut silica, dart throwing, bobs, nail driving, and putting also caused great merriment. The substantial sum of £6O which was raised will be handed over to the fund mentioned. The Young Women’s Christian Association wishes to thank the Rt. Hon. W. F. and Mrs Massey and all those who helped the girls’ department to make their fete a success.

RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING There was a large attendance of ladies at the Trentham rifle range on Saturday afternoon to see the “snoot” off for the champion rifle belt of New Zealand, who were much interested in the shooting. After the championship had been decided a general move was made for the “dais” where the presentation of prizes was to take plao®. The various trophies, consisting of champion belt, gold and silver medals, silver' cup, gold and silver badges, rifles and other prizes were displayed on a long table and were much admired by the many visitors. Appropriate speeches having been delivered by Sir Heaton Rhodes (Minister for Defence), and Colonel R. J. Collins, C.M.G. (president of the National Rifle Association), Lady Rhodes presented the prizes to the winners, tho champion Captain Simmonds, of Wanganui, on whose shoulder she placed the champion belt, and handed three gold medals and two silver cups, camo in for quite an ovation. On tho dais was Mrs R. J. Collins, Mrs Burgess, Mrs Avery, Mrs P. B. Henderson, Mrs T. .1. King, Miss Rhodes, Mrs J. Ross, Mrs Burns, Mrs Halliday, Mrs Doughty. Miss Burgess, and several other ladies. After the presentation tho guests were entertained at afternoon tea by tho executive in the officers’ -mess room and was much appreciated. ELECTROLYSIS. Tho well-groomed woman naturally sees that her face is kept smooth and attractive by the occasional visit to our expert, which is all that is necessary. Bnt the woman who rushes through life makes n great mistake in thinking slio has no time to devote to this very necessary pnrt of tho toilet. Unsightly hairs on the face mar the beauty of the daintiest frock. A certificated operator is always in attendance. —Mrs Rolleston, Ltd., Specialists in Beauty Culture.— Advt. Summer colds quickly banished by "NAZOL.” Inhaled or taken on sugar, i.t has a wonderful healing effect. Is 6d.

WEDDING AT WANGANUI St. Paul’s Church was the scene of a wedding of great interest to Wanganui people on Wednesday, when Miss Marjorie Treadwell, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Treadwell, St. John’s Hill, was married to Mr Thomas Lee Couper (Oamaru), only son of Mr and Mrs T. Couper, Durie Hall. Rev. Evan Harries was the officiating minister. Miss Turvey presided at the organ. The bride, who was given in mar- ! riage by her father, wore a graceful frock or white brocaded crepe-de-chin6 with silver tissue roses and a veil simI ply arranged with a wreath of orange I blossoms. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white .with touches of blue. I Miss Leigh Treadwell (cousin of | the bride), was maid-of-honour, Miss ! Couper (sister of the bridelgroom) being bridesmaid. Both attendants wore I charming early Victorian frocks of I turquoise blue taffeta shot with gold, i They wore small black hats .with black velvet streamers, and carried bouquets I of zinnias in Beautiful art shades. I The church hood been decorated in ! blue hydrangeas and pale pink ribbons iby friends of the bride, and formed a very handsome setting for the bridal party. Air Charles Treadwell was best i man, and Mr Angus McDonald grooms I man. Alter the wedding ceremony a recop tion was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, “Tregarth.” Later in the afternoon Mr and Mis Couper left Wanganui for tho honeymoon trip, intending to proceed to Oamaru, where there home is to bo, within the next month. Mrs Couper travelled in a fawn velour three-piece costume trimmed with fur, and a hat to match.