NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11828, 14 May 1924, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs (Dr) Alacfavlane, of Te Puke, left Wellington by the Rualiine yesterday for England. While in Wel’ington Mrs Macfarlano was the guest of Mrs Mackin. The engagement is announced of Mr Robert Stout, fourth son of Mr W. A. Stout, of Invercargill, and secretary to the Chief Justice (Right Hon. Sir Robert Stout), to Miss M. H. Gordon, elder daughter of Mr J. C. Gordon, of Taihape. Sister G. Kunmer, Plunkot nurse at Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs John Montgomery, of Christchurch, are in Auckland with their Excellencies Lord and Lady Jelliooe for the Fleet Week festivities, after which they leave for England. Mrs Bernard Wood went on to Auckland with. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. They were in -Rotorua during the visit there of Vice-Admiral Field and officers of the fleet. Mr and Mrs L. B. Andrae, of Christchurch, are leaving for England in the Rualiine. At a meeting of the Board of the Returned Soldiers* Hostel yesterday afternoon a vote of condolence with the Hon. C. J. Russell and family in the death of Mrs Bussell was passed. Mrs Russell was a very keen member of the committee in the early days of the hostel. Miss Tiora Meadows, who has been spending a month with Mrs W. E. Mills, Scotston, St. Andreivs, returned to Wellington on Thursday. Miss V. Duncan has gone to the West Coast. Mrs T. E. Taylor, who came to Wellington on W.C.T.U. business, lias reto the Cashmere Hills. Miss Eveleen Wright (Wellington) is staying with her sister, Mrs Macbean Stewart, Merivale lane, Christchurch. Dr Jessie Maddison, who has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Gumbleton, in Christchiirch, has returned to Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs J, Macdonald have returned from the south. Mr and . Mrs Herbert Hill left Christchurch on Saturday to join the Rualiine, in Wellington, for England. Mrs Preston, of Adelaide road, left by the Ruahine yesterday for England. The matron of the Red Cross Home, Hobson street, acknowledges the following gifts during April Flowers, His Excellency Lord Jellicoe t Wellington Girls* College, Mrs Massey, Mrs Sliirtcliffe, Mrs McKay, Mrs Roy; books and magazines, Sir Heaton Rhodes, Mrs Nicholls, Mr Stott, Mrs Wal'd, Mrs Sliirtcliffe, and Queen Margaret's College; cigarettes, Mrs Vallance and Mr Moss; marmalade, Mrs Moss; firewood, Mrs Norwood; matinee, Opera House (manager); boxing, Mr W. Talbot (tickets). “Wo regret that Lady Luke, C.8.E., has definitely decided to give up active I committee work, and will therefore not! offer herself for re-election cm this occa- j sion. It is our desire to tender her lady- i ship our warmest thanks for the indefa- J tigable and meritorious service which she : has rendered our cause,” stated the an- j 'nual report of the Red Cross Society! (Wellington Centre). Mfr and Mrs V. Donald, Masterton, are leaving for a visit to Auckland. In speaking of tlio soldier patients in Porirua Mental Hospital, the annual report of the Red Cross Society stated : ‘‘You will notice that tho number ou tho schedule issued by the Pensions Department does not correspond with that on tho list of our official visitor. This \ ■is explained by the fact that the Pensions! Department accept liability for only 22,! though the actual number who come j under the category of ex-servico patients : is 58, t the difference being those ci-ess i whoso disability is attributable to heredi- \ tary causes. In the eyes of the ■society, l however, they served their country in the I crisis, and are therefore entitled to and ! do receive the benefits of service which I the society offers. It is anticipated I that -provision for 60 patients will require 1 to be made for some years to come. The wed-dng took place very quietly at Wellington on Wednesday last, May 7th, of Elodie Beatrix Marmont, “The Pines/* Dufferin street, Wellington, and of the late Mr J. W. Marmont, of Gloucester- j shire, England, to Paymaster Sub-Lieu- • tenant Jasper Parrot v R.N., of H.M.S. Hood, Special Sendee Squadron, eldest son of Engineer-Captain J. W. Parrot, j R.N., and Mrs P&rrqtt, of Berkham- 1 scad, England. The reception, at which j only relatives and intimate friends were present, _ took place at the residence of ■ Mrs W. P. Sommorville, the bride’s sister. Airs Parrott has rejoined her ! husband in Auckland, awaiting the Squadron's departure from the northern port. Miss Alison Cooke has left Wellington to join., Mrs A, L. Cook in Remuora, Auckland, 'where the family will in future reside. There was a large gathering of members and ex-members of the committee of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children at Biehopcourt on Monday afternoon, when Mrs Spnott gave a tea •party in honour of Mrs L. Waters, who has just resigned the position of secretary of the society after having held it for nearly twenty-fivo years. A great deal of pleasure was experienced by all present at tho presence of Lady Stout, who liag been much missed from the pocioty, of which she was tho founder twenty-six years ago. Mrs Sprott, in a brief speech, spoke of the many good qualities of Aire Waters. Airs Sprott also mentioned tho fact that the society had been most fortunate in securing the services of Alias C. Kirk as secretary, as she had 'been a member of the committee since tho death of her sister, the late Airs A. R. Atkinson, one of the promoters, with Lady Stout, of the early efforts of the society. Lady Stout, who was receive! wih much enthusiasm, then presented Airs Waters with a charming posy of violets and roses, with a handsome handbag containing a cheque as a parting gift, and an expiession of approval for good work from tho society. Airs Waters suitably responded. Among those present wore Lodv Chapman, Miesdaxnes AV. F. Ward, Line, Glover, C. H. Izard, Kirkcaldie, Mieses Kirk, and Oswin, and others. Miss Margaret Bo.ndfield, AI.P., farewolling, at London, a party of domestics bound for Now Zealand, urged them to remember that if they settled down at tho end of their engagement they had in their custody the good name and reputation of the women of Britain. Miss Bondfiold praised the contract preventing marriage within 12 months, adding, amidst laughter, that domestics in Britain were lucky if they married within 12 years. Please direct me to a good establishment whero I can have my hair and complexion attended to. Certainly we recommend Milsom*s—they are the oldest established here and well-known for i good artistic attention, splendid results, and excellence of their preparations. All hairwork—no matter what you want, thoy I can make and match. All toilet Cremes, j Poudres, and Tonics. Manicuring. Miksom end Co., 94, Willis street. 'Phono 814.—Advt. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR j Destroyed by “Rusma" (Reg.). Trial free. Face massage and all toilet and scalp treatments. Mrs Hullcn, Belcher's Buildings (a few doors from King's Theatre), Wellington; and at Auckland. A cold in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting “NAZOL.” Clears out colds and-catarrh in double-quick time; Is 6d*for 60 doses. —Advt. ■

Airs Phylis AlcCredio, who has been visiting Auckland and Wailii, has returned to Christchurch. Air James Gumming and Aliss CumWho halve been <;n a visit to Auckland, have returned to Dunedin. Airs Colbeck, Auckland, returned 1 from Sydney and the Bine Mountains by the Mahcivo on Tuesday. The engagement is announced of Airs Eklitli Wilis, widow of the late Air Aubrey Wills (formerly of Dunedin), to Mr George Wilfred Bicheno, youngest son of ihe late Air Charles Bicheno, civil engineer, Taranaki. The engagement is announced of Miss Vera Adams, only daughter of Air and Airs S Adams, of Symonds street, Auckland, to Mr John Kidson, only son of Air and Airs C. Kidson, of Epsom, Auckland, ■who is well known in Wellington. Mrs D. A. Ewen presided at the monthly meeting of the Htitt branch of the Plunket Society was well attended. Airs Balcombe Brown and Airs H. E. Lodge, of the sub-committee, Upper Hutt, were also present. The nurse’s report for April ran a 6 follows: —Visits of adults and children to room, 490* visits paid to homes, 152; nurse visited Silverstream, Trent ham, Heretaunga and Upper Hutt, four times in the month. It was decided to hold the annual meeting of the branch on Alay 27th, in the Council Chamber, Lower Hutt. Tho following subscriptions w ere received :—Mesdames A. 11. P. Hall 10s, P. H. Huthnance ss, J. Alitchell ss, J. AlcCaw ss, H. Hardcastle ss, C. B. Buxton ss, F. N. R. Meadows ss, E. W. Hunt £1 Is, J. Cameron ss, W. T. Strand ss. Mrs H. E. Lodge presented the subcommittee's report for the month, which showed excellent progress in the Upper Hutt district.

WEDDING A wedding of interest was solemnised in Wellington! when Margaret Davison, younger daughter of Air and Airs D. R. Kennedy, of Brooklyn, was married to Gordon, youngest son of Mr and All's G. H. Freeman, of Thorndon. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. M‘Al aster, in tho Brooklyn Presbyterian Church. Tho bride was given away by her father, and wore a beautiful gown of ivory French Gatin, made on simple lines with a large bow of satin forming a cascade at the side and caught with a cluster of orange blossom. Her Russian coronet and embroidered tulle veil completed a charming toilette, her shower bouquot being of white dahlias, roses, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Aiisses Nessio Kennedy and Zenna Freeman wore a maize satin draped frock, coronet of <yold flowers and net veil, and a blue satin tiered, frock and silver J coronet and blue veil respectively, the former wearing pearls, the latter a wristlet watch, the gifts of the bridegroom. Air R. Reading (Napier) accompanied tho groom as best man, and Air J. A Kennedy as groomsman. Two tiny I tots, cousins of the bride, Margaret I Alartin (Tizu&ru), and Alarie McCullough j (Christchurch), in organdie petal frocks jof pink and mauve respectively, with J rosebud wreaths in their hair, carried 1 their bridal gifts, which were dolls, simii larly dressed to match the frocks of each little maid. A small nephew of tho groom. Master Lloyd Freeman (Sydney), in cream velvet accompanied these two, , liis gift from the bridegroom being a silver watch. After the ceremony about 150 guests were entertained in the hall at the rear of tho church. Airs Kennedy received her guests, wearing a black satin frock with black and gold sleeves, and black panne hat, with pleated fan at the back, ber -bouquet being of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums. Mrs Freeman, mother of the bridegroom, ware navy eatin and lace frock, with becoming hat of hatter's plush and glycerine mount. She carried a bouquet of mauve chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. After the reception Air and Airs Gordon Freeman left by motor, the bride wearing a -smart tailored frock of navy marocain and navy hat of embossed velvet, with pleated bow at side. COUNCIL OF WOMEN A meeting of the Wellington branch of the National Council of Women was held last night, Aliss A. Kane presiding. There was a good attendance of members. The annual report, as drafted by Ihe secretary, was read, and the balance-sheet by the treasurer. After some alterations it was decided that the report and balancesheet be printed, to be presented at the annual meeting on Alay 22nci. The sub-committee set up to investigate on . the price of milk stated that the articles given recently in the papers had answered the inquiries the council wanted to make. A letter drafted by the sub-committee was approved, to be forwarded to the milk committee of the City Council. A letter was received from the Civic League inviting delegates from the council to meet them if it was thought that matters could be improved by discussion. It was decided that members of the subcommittee be appointed to confer with the Civic League on tho question. The following remit was received from Dunedin:—“That the following bo discussed and the council endeavour to arouse public opinion on the subject: ‘That in the interest of education the election of members of the Education Boards should be held at the same time and on tho same franchise as the election of members for the city, borough and county councils, harbour and hospital boards. —lt was decided that this be discussed at a later time, after affiliated societies have discussed tho point. The report of the sub-committee on the nationality of married women was read, but discussion was postponed. A special meeting was called for Tuesday next to discuss the findings of the sub-committee set up to consider the question of maternal mortality. The following officers were ’elected for Uie ensuing year President, Miss Amy Tice-presidents, Mrs JohnsonMtngh t. Mrs Forde, Mrs Moore, Miss England, Mrs Bonnie, and Mrs Chatfield* hon. secretary, Miss R, Magill; lion! treasurer, Aliss Priestley^ It was decided to have an open discussion of matters dealt with by the council at tne general meeting on Alay 22nd. The process of Permanent Waving in constantly changing. We keep ourselves in touch with the inventor of the Nestle Hair-waiving Machine, and so receive hi« latest improved methods. The “frizzb ness” of former times is quite a back number, having riven way to a Fcft, glossy, deep wave, which is a joy to every woman who has her hair waved. Only certificated operators give .this treatment at our rooms. Mrs Rolleston, Ltd . Specialists in Beauty Culture, 256, Lambton quay. 'Phono 1599.—Advt. WEDDING PARTIES.—We give per* sonal attention to all orders, eo consult us wheiu planning your wedding break* fast.—Ditin's, Ltd., Cuba street and , Newtown. 'Phone 22-324.—Advt. The annual meeting of the Wellington Rotary Club is to be held at Messrs Kirkcaldie and @tninsls refreshment rooms on Tuesday evening next. O. Surge of the Sea, Sing, Sing to Ale! Chant me sweet echoes of memory. O, Song of tho Deep, lull me to sleep! Moan from your caves where tho subtides sweep. Surge in your might! Urge tliro' the night! Break in white foam by tho harbour light. Bear solaco sure te all who endure — Life-saving Woods’ Great — J —*■ CUre. i

RED GROSS

ANNUAL MEETING OF CENTRE. Tho annual meeting of the Wellington Centre of the Red Cross Society was held yesterday afternoon in the Red Cross rooms, Dixon street. Air J. Burnett presided, and the Hon. Dr Collins, chairman o* the New Zealand executive, was present; also Air Steel, representing Hawke’s Bay, and Air Gibson, representing Taranaki. The annual report stated: —Work of the centre during tlie year has consisted of attending to the material comforts of al- ex-service patients undep treatment in hospitals and sanatoria throughout the district. Visits have been paid at regular intervals to t.heso institutions, and comforts in the form of tobacco, cigarettes, fruit, cakes, etc., made available to the men. .Entertainments, concerts, tournaments, pictures, picnics, and motor outings have been arranged for. During tho Christmas and New Year season gift parcels were distributed among the patients, and special articles of diet in keeping with the occasion provided for. Compared with the previous period numbers under treatment show a slight diminution, 148 as against 160. The following is a detailed statement of the position:—Home for Chronic Cases, 24; Wellington Public, 16; Porirua Mental, 22; Palmerston North, 3; Taihape, 1; Napier, 6; AA'aipukurau, 2; Pukeora Sanatorium, 58; Hawera, 2; New Plymouth, 1; Gisborne, 1; Wanganui, 4; Nelson. 4; Nelson Mental, 3; Wairau, 1; total, 148. During tlie year an important step was made in tlio direction of securing u permanent abode for tlie chronic eases previously being treated at Trentha.m. A property, situated, at 80, Hobson street, was purchased from Sir James Coates. Structural alterations were necessary in addition to an annex of a size sufficient tc accommodate twelve beds and provide for duty, isolation, store, and work rooms. The cost to the centre when everything is provided will approximate <£lo,000. Accommodation is provided for 25 beds, though thirty cases can be dealt with should emergency demand. Being .centrally situated, the home is conveniently accessible to patients and their next-of-kin. Further, no difficulty is n.et in arranging concert parties and visits to local theatres,-etc. Adjacent tennis and bowling clubs have recently made their greens available to the patients, and tlie Post and Telegraph Department have kindly erected (gratis) wireless aerials. An up-to-date dining-billiard table has been installed, and is proving of great benefit. To add further to the comfort of tho patients, the verandah® have been glass-ed-in by means of casement windows a® a protection in boisterous weather. Alembers of the committee pay weekly -visits and distribute magazines, tobacco, cigarettes, fruit, etc. One night per week a cinema performance is arranged for at the home, in addition to visiting concert parties. Through the generous action of the Railway Department and the Wellington Racing Club, visits to Trentham on tho occasion of the holding of race meetings have been made possible. There are 58 ex-service patients under treatment at Pukeora Sanatorium, and during the year the sum of <£l.loo approximately has been expended on maintaining Red Cross service®. This money has been administered by the waipukurau sub-centre committee. At /lie sanatorium a well-appointed recreation room, comfortablv furnished and equipped witii two billiard tables, is available and extensively used by all patients. A good library, adequately stocked wtih the latcet literature, is likewise maintained. Through the kindness of generous donors from Hastings, the library is replenished from time to time with supplies ot tho latest novels. Tho district is, to be warmly congratulated on it® organisation, for, by it regular visits aro paid to Pukeora, and a live and commendable interest in tho welfare of the:men is kept up. A great deal of work kje been dono by Red Cross workers m Hawke s Bay, and thanks are extended to nil "ho h Regular fortnightly visits have been made throughout the year to Pm-mm Mental Hospital by Air lirtli, C.M.G., and Air J. Burnett, 0.8. E., frequently accompanied by Mr Blythe, secretary to the R.S.A.. and it is more than evident • that the visits aro appreciated by the patients, and the hospital authorities are , emphatic in their opinion on the benefit to patients. We wish again to express thanks to the medical superintendent, the assistant medical officer, and to all the attendants for their sympathetic and cordial assistance. The number of exsoldier patients lias unfortunately not diminished but slightly increased. Number as at March 31st, 1923, 54; less discharged during year ending March 31st:, 192-4, 17, died 4; total 33; new admissions and readmissions, 25; total ns at A.Uirch 31st, 1924, 58. In those hospitals at which a smaller number of ex-military patients aro convalescing, efforts are made to preservo contact with the men either through personal visits or by furnishing supplies of Red Cross comforts direct to the matron for distribution. In New Plymouth, Hawera, Hastings. Napier and Waipukurau members of local committees continue to do excellent work. In proved cases of necessity, the underclothing issue, comprising shirt, singlet, underpants, pyjamas, socks, handkerchiefs, has been made to patients on discharge from hospital. Number of such issues made during the period are: — Complete issues, G 8; pyjamas, 1 pair; singlets, 2; shirts, 1. Sister Webster, who returned during tho year, was allocated to the Wellington province, and sent te Taranaki for duty The balance-sheet discloses liquid assets to the value of £16,508 11s 4d, and freehold property, Dixon stecot, £10,569 19® 9d, Hobson street <£8958 17s lid, totalling £19,528 17s Bd. Expenses incurred in connection with maintenance and supply of comforts to Red Cross Home are: Salaries of staff £2182 3s 9d, and general £2504 7s 3d, making a total of £4686 11s. Of this amount we were reimbursed the sum of £3853 3s 2d by the Pensions Department. Thanks were extended to all who had helped in any way with the work. The office-bearers were elected ns follow: President, Women's Committee, Airs AV. H. S. Aloorhouse, 0.8. E.; vice-presidents, Mrs W. F. Massey, C.8.E., Airs L. Blundell, M.8.E., Airs H. Rose, Lady Luke, 0.8. E., Mrs Walter Nathan; members of committee. Airs Barltrop, Airs L. Blundell, M.8.E.. Mrs AI. Myers, Mrs A. E. Pearce, Airs H. Rose, Mrs 11. Seatoun, Airs Herzog, Mrs W. Nathan, Miss Sybil Nathan, M.8.E., Afiss Low, hon. secretary; executive of Wellington Centre, Air James Burnett, 01.8. E. '(chairman), Hon. Dr W. E. Collins, C.M.G., M.L.C. Messrs A. B. Gibson, G. Shirteliffe, 0.8. E.. C. H. Seville, L O. H. Tripp, 0.8. E., S. F.

Wright, Mrs Broad, "W. H. S. Moorhouse, 0.8 E., l)r Truby King, C.M.G., Mrs W. Nathan, Mrs H. Adams, Dr Morgan, Mrs H.. Rose, Sirs A. E. Pearce, Sirs L. Blundell, M.8.E., Sirs W. H. S. Moorhouse, Sirs Herzog, Sirs SI. Myers, Sliss Low, and Miss Sybil Nathan, M.8.E.; hon. life member. Lady Luke, C.8.E.; trustees, Messrs S. V. Wright, James Burnett, 0.8. E., Hon. Dr W. E. Collins, C.M.G.; hon. treasurer. Sir & F. Wright; secretary, SI. S. Galloway; delegates to New Zealand Council, Sirs W. J. Slartin, Sir James Burnett, 0.8.E1, STiss Nathan, and a delegate each from Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki, to bo selected by the subcentres. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the hon. treasurer, Mr S. F. Wright, the secretary, and officers for their work during the past year.