NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11875, 8 July 1924, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL •Hostesses for the week at the Community Club, Buckle street, will be as follow:—Monday, Wellington South Nursing Division; Tuesday, Mrs Dalryinple; Wednesday, Mrs Longley; Thursday, Mrs Bayfield; Friday, Mrs J. A. Campbell; Saturday, Mrs Bathbone ; Sunday, Mrs E. A. Howie; Monday, Mrs W. D. Bobinson. The Sunday evening reopening of the dub proved to be a great success. A good number of the boys attended, and seemed very glad to find they could avail themselves of the club on Sunday again. Some very acceptable music was provided by Miss Hilda H is cocks and party. Supper was also a very popular item.

Nurse J. Warnes is spending her three weeks’ holiday at Lower Hutt, and is staying with her mother. Mrs Warnes, of Bloomfield terrace, Hutt. Mr and Mrs G. D. Greenwood, of Canterbury, will visit Wellington for race week. Miss Durie, of Hastings, is staying at the Boyal Oak. Mr and Mrs W. J. Palland, of Palmerston North, celebrated’ their golden wedding on Friday. Miss F. Low, Oriental Bay, left on Saturday to join the Niagara at Auckland, en route to Fiji. Miss Queenie Johnson has been spending a holiday with. Mrs Noel Johnson in Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Freeman have left Bapawai to pay a brief visit to their son in Masterton before joining Mi6s Freeman at Lyall Bay, Wellington.

Despite the had weather towards the week-end a grand benefit concert and picture entertainment, organised by the Lower Hutt Municipal Brass Band in aid of Mrs TJmvreitch and family, of Brunswiok street, Lower Hutt, was well attended by those in sympathy with the cause. Xhe Mayor and Mayoress of Lower Hutt, Mir and Mrs W.'T. Strand, were in attendance, and the contributors to the programme wer;e well encored. The damoes by Miss Baby Fisher were much appreciated, and Airs O’Kane presided! at the piano. Owing to a slight ohill, Mr B. A. ’Ginger was finable to be present, and an apology on his behalf was acknowledged by the secretary, Mir H. .Willis, who also thanked those present for their patronage, and also those who assisted towards the success of the programme. After defraying all expenses an appropriate qpm wall be benefited by Mrs Umvrietch and the family.

Holy Trinity dhuiroh, Gisborne, was very tastefully decorated for the marriage of. Guy Morris, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. E. Gaddum, to Sheila, only daughter* of Mr and Mrs T. JexBlake. The church was crowded with relatives and frienda of the young people, both of whom are very popular locally. The Bev. Canon PacKe officiat-

ed. » An old resident, Mrs Jemima Fin--1 lay, who was bom in Auckland in 1863, died at a private' hospital on Friday. For 30 years Mrs Finlay resided ■ at Mount Albert. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr Henry Alexander, of Wadpdpi- She is survived by her husband, Mr Thomas Finlay, six sons and two daughters.

To-night the ' citizens’ ball takes place, this being a plain and fancy dress affair. Dancin’g will take place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.ra., at which hour late trams will run from the Town Hall to the suburbs. On Saturday night a children’s fancy dress ball takes place from 8 to 10 p.m., and after that hour the floor will be open for adults, while the art union in connection with the carnival is being drawn.

Mrs Kreutzer, of Epsom, Auckland, is at present staying with her sister at the bay. She returns north with her daughter, Miss Molly Kreutzer, to-morrow, Wednesday. The Wellington division of the Bed Cross Society has decided to hold its first annual Bed Cross ball in the Town Hall on August Ist. It will be under •the patronage of Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Jeliicoe, who have signified their intention to 'attend.' The society is hoping that the ball will result in a satisfactory augmentation of its funds, and as money is urgently needed to permit it to energetically continue its humanitarian activities, it trusts that the ball will be liberally supported. No effort is being spared to make it an unqualified success. The decorations will be an outstanding feature, and the members of the Arts and Crafts Club are already enth.usiias,ticaily engaged in the creation and making of .decorative material.

The annual staff dance of the Bank of New South Wales was held on Friday evening in St. Francis Hall. The overhead decorations consisted of a square trellis from which stretched streamers of pink and lemon. In the four corners of the hall were created alcoves and these with tables, chairs and carpets were a popular rendezvous between the dances. Chairs of lycopodium and electric lamp shades were stretched around the four walls of the hall; pot plants were liberally used. The orchestra played on a_ dais in the centre of the hall, and this was again beautifully decorated. The supper tables downstairs were set out with winter blooms and greenery. The chaperons were:—Mrs McKay, smart black chiffon taffetas; Mrs Paul, black satin and jet. Among those present were: —Mrs Henderson, blue and silver brocade satin: Mrs Colin MacDonald, cream lace; Muss MoKay, soft silk satin frock.; Miss Piaiul, vieu rose silk velvet; Miss Clark, black crepe de ohon*; Miss Peart, heliotrope chiffon velvet: Mrs Steel, pink shot taffeta; Miss Shirley, old rose georgette; Miss Grub, black net frock; Miss Iris Jones, silver tissue; Miss Brown, bine satin; Miss Bell, pale pink satin, trimmed with pale blue; Miss Ferguson, mauve oharmeuse; Miss Pope, red crepe de chene; Miss E. Paul, blade frock; Miss Hayward, black frock; Miss Hogard, blue frilled georgette: Mrs G. W. McKay, figured ninon; Miss I. Meadows, black chiffon taffeta; Miss Williams. green brocaded satin; Messrs McKay, Paul, Henderson, Colin MacDonald, Fookes, WS.lilis, Steel, Henry, Loft us, Johnson, Maofarlano, Hayward, Meadows, Grub, Wilkinson, Hogg.

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THE GIRL CITIZEN ADXKRIEiSO AT Y.W.C.A. . - % At the Y.W.C.A. in Boulcott street yesterday afternoon a nunuber of ladies were invited to meet Miss Bridjgeman, national girls’ -work secretary for the association, in Australia, and New Zealand. Mrs Mcilnmis was chairwoman, and introduced Miss Bridgeman, who she said) was a New Zealander, but had studied in Australia and America, returning to Australia to take up this work. This was the first time we bad had a girls’ work secretary to visit New Zealand. Miss Bridgeman gave a most interesting address on. the giitls’ work or girl citizens’ movement. Everywhere, she said, she found women were interested in girls, but there was often a good] deal of criticism on the modern gin. Certainly the girl c*f to-day is different from. the girl of yesterday; she lives under different conditions, and often people seeing these differences become worried, and once they have criticised they lose the power of helping. In former times girls lived! a more sheltered life, andl were more apt to accept authority which girls to-day resent. The girl of to-day needs to thank for herself and form her own opinions. The past education gave control from without instead of teaching control from within. Sometimes a girl becomes very suggestible to all about her, and grows up with no balanced judgment, or girls resent any authority, and become more or lees rebellious towards life. One of the greatest problems today was toi teiaoh girls self-control. We were used to the gang spirit in boys, but it should be remembered 1 _ that it was just as strongly present in girls, and the opinions of those outside the home counted for a great deal, and the Y.W.C.A. recognised this fact rn the forming of so many groups. Girls were great idealists, and this, idealism of youth was the most precious possession of any country. It was wasted if girls were not helped! to express that idealism. This was what the girl critic zen movement was trying to do. The idea was to make them strong and 6eJf reliant, to work out standards for themselves. However good the home is it is narrowing to keep the giirl always in its circle. She needs to branch out and make contacts with other people. Many people to-day move in grooves with little understanding .of people different from- themselves. Girl 3 with different upbringing need to be brought together, and the ideal of the movement is to bind girls together to give them the consciousness that what they are now is as important as what they will be, to make them realise they are responsible for the life of their cou/ntry. The girl citizens’ movement is a self-governing organisation. In this matter the Y.W.C.A. has gone further than other societies or oommunitieß. The gills govern their own meetings, and plan their own programme. Each oluib usually holds a business meeting first, and! there is always # recreation necessary to the •girl who is working, as most of the girls are. They cannot point to anything done, as the work of the dubs is always spontaneous. Once a year a conference is held, and the dubs compare work. There is always a councillor to eiaoh dub, but her business is to guide, and in no way. interfere with what the girls do or aiecuss. This movement in Australia was being taken up by the churches, but there are still groups of girls who do not come under the influence of the Y.W.C.A. or the churches, and it was still necessary to get into touch with these. Miss Bridgeman concluded by saying that we sometimes seem to be forgetting the stern lessons of the war. Women in the future will have great difficulties to face, and it was the duty of the woman of to-day to help thein, because of the things we have experienced A hearty rote of thanks was accorded Mjiss Brid@eman for ’her address, and Mrs Mclnnis asked if there were any ladies wfio could! take the position of councillors. She hoped: they would come forward and heap. Afternoon tea was handed! round, and much enjoyed, and; during the afternoon, recitations were given by Miss Cooley and Miss Baldwin. Among those present were Miss Dlownie Stewart, Mrs and Miss Morpeth, Mrs and Miss Bennie, Mrs ‘Webster, Lady Luke, Mrs Pope, Mrs Maberley Porter, Mrs McHugh, Mrs Moore. Mrs Kerr, Miss Magill Miss Fern, Miss Dunlop, etc.

A WELLINGTON WEDDING A wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on Monday evening of last week, when Maud Valotta, youngest daughter of Mr &. J. Bradbury, Cashmere, Christchurch, was married to Clement Oswald, eldest son of Mr Capill, Taihape. The Ven. Archdeacon Johnson officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr E. Coghlan, Wellington, wore a beautiful - gown of brocaded crepe de chine, daintily panelled oir the left side with tiny frills of georgette and streamers, caught down with wreaths of rosebuds. A beautifully embroidered veil which fell from a coronet of bride’s blossom formed the train. A shower bouquet of spring flowers was carried. In attendance upon the bride was Miss Constance Jones, of Christ--1 church, who wore a dainty frock of grey and silver brocaded marocain, , made on etright lines with waterfall panels, and loose sleeves lined with rose pink, with shoes and stockings en suite. A rose pink tulle veil arranged in peaks was held in place with a chaplet of silver leaves. A bouquet of roses and violets in the form of ai large posy was carried. Mr Jack Hanning, Wellington, was best man. The reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Austin, Hopper street-, Wellington, whore Mrs Austin, who received the guests, was attired in a handsome gown of mole chiffon velvet, banded with fur. When the happy couplo left for the north, the bride wore a putty-coloured threepiece suit, relieved with Egyptian embroideries, ami .gold heads, with which was worn a smart hat of hatter’s plush, trimmed with small ospreys to tone.

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ADDRESS TO COLLEGE GIRLS The Artcraft Theatre was packed with a very attentive and appreciative audience when Mr Ferrar, M.A., F.G.S., gave an address to the pupils of the Wellington Girls’ College on Friday on the subject “With Scott to the South Polar Begions.” Mr Ferrar was 'geologist with the Discovery in 1901-1904. when Captain Scott led the British National Antarctic Expedition to the Antarctic and reached a “farthest south” of 82deg 17m. Mr Ferrar was introduced by His Worship the Mayor (Mr B. A. Wright, M.P.), who mentioned the benefits derived from such explorations, and paid tribute to the qualities of hardihood and courage shown by the men who braved the regions and dangers of such enterprise.

Mr Ferrar, in! opening, said' it was a great privilege to he shipmates with such men as Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson, and he felt deeply the catastrophe that afterwards overtook his leader and friends. Dr. Wilson had been liis greatest friend on the Discovery. He emphasised the benefits of Polar expeditions which were certainly useful, if only that they helped to find out jvhat is down, at th'a Antarctic, and so increase our knowledge of this world of ours. Interesting maps and slides were then shown and graphically described. Details were given of the new dependency—the Bose Dependency. Very interesting slides illustrated the history of the expedition, the voyage down the baok, work on the ships, sledging work, animal and bird

The ships mentioned as fitted out from the time of Cook, in 1774. were the Eliza Scott, Erehus and Terror, Southern Cross, Discovery. Nimrod, Terra Nova, Fram, Endurance, Aurora, and Quest. The formation and appearance and behaviour of icebergs, the horror of the blizzards, and the danger of frost bite, together with the almost insurmountable difficulty of setting relief depots and arranging routes for transit over the ever changing glaciers and icefields, gave an ineffaceable picture of the power of men, Btrong in mind and body to overcome the forces of nature, and brought rounds of applause from the audience. The lecturer was warmly thanked for his illuminating and unique story. WEDDING AT ST. MARY’S

A wedding of much interest was solemnised at St. Mary of the Angels, Boulcott street, on July 2nd, the contracting parties being Miss Margaret (Maggie) O’Sullivan, of County Mayo, Ireland, and Mr John Bobert McNamara, youngest* son of the late John McNamara and Mrs McNamara, of Morrison’s Bush, GreytcWn. The Bev. Father Mahoney was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by Mr J. Jameson, wore a costume of mole satin cloth with fur trimmings, and a most becoming hat Of panne velvet. , She carried a beautiful bouquet of hothouse flowers. The bride was attended by two girl friends as bridesmaids—’Miss Annie Smith, of County Clare, Ireland, and Mis 3 Boyd, of Day’s Bay; Wellington. The former wore a biscuit-coloured crepe de chine with lace overdress and navy blue hat with silk streamers, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet; and the latter wore brown marocain and silk hat to match, and also carried a bouquet. The bridegroom was- attended by Mr Dan Twohill, of Morrison’s Bush, Greytown, and Mr Allan Knox Garrity, of Greytown, as groomsman. After the ceremony, a reception was held in Dustin’s Booms, Cuba street, when among those were : —Mrs McNamara, iof 'Morrison’s Bush, mother of the bridegroom; Mrs P. Donnelly, of Hawera, aunt of the bridegroom: Miss Hilda Flynn, of Christchurch, cousin of the bridegroom; Mr and Mrs McNamara, of Dannevirke (brother of the bridegroom); Mr and Mrs Fay. of Greytown; Mr and Mrs J. Cornwall, Mr and Mrs J. Twohill, Mr and Mrs Wildermoth, Mrs. and Miss Fitzgerald, Mrs Hopper, Miss Dwyer, Mr Bert Loader (of Greytown), Mrs J. Jameson (Greytown), Mr Sturmer. Mr and Mrs McNamara left by car for Wanganui and Taranaki.

SHORT SKIRTB LIGHT, SCANT FBOIOKS. PAiRXSI FASHIONS. LONDON, June 24. The Grand Prix and* Steeplechase at Auteuil ushered in the great racing and fashionable week of the Paris season. All the dresses were short, and the shortest was a clever study of yellow which began with the lightest hues around the neck. The tint grew deeper to a flame-coloured saffron just below the knee, where the frock stopped. There were two distinct currents of dress styles. The favourite model was a scanty transparent chemise frock, so tight and narrow that its wearer could only with difficulty lift her foot high enough to enter a motor-car.

The senior girls’ clubs of the Y.W.C.A. possess a shield whioh is held by the cJub gaining the highest points in all competitions. The present holders are the Huita Oluib. The shield is of oak and hears five medallions of wood modelling done by Mass A. Dawson, representing what the Y.W.C.A. stands for, Worship, Industry, Service and Play, with the spirit of the association in the centre. This last is copied from a model done by a Czeoho-Slovakian for the Y.W.C.A. in that country. Quite a successful concert was given on Monday evening last in the Wesley Hall, Taranaki street, by ‘The Merry Magpies Concert Party,” in aid of the Protestant Hall Building Fund!. The programme was full and varied, and included concerted items, duets, songs at the piano, charcoal sketches, whistling solos, humorous and character sketches. In possessing Miss Olwyn Davies (sopranch Wyn Bee-Jay (comedienne and siffleuise), Phyllis Norris (mezzo), and Anne Rubinstein (aecbmpaniflte), the company are fortunate, while Messrs H. E. Wilson, Ted Edwards, George Peek, and! Will B. Lambert need no introduction to Wellington audiences.

HUTT TECHNICAL SCHOOL

ANNUAL SOCIAL ANT) DANCE. The weather last Friday evening was in. no way pleasant for out-of-door amusement; but an spite of it, the annual social and daiyce of the Lower Hutt Technical School was well attended by the students and friends, and was a pronounced success. x'he Lyceum Hall, Lower Hutt, was decorated for the occasion by a hard working committee' comprising Misses L. Donnelly, 0. Adams, F. Hobbs, V. Willis, and A. Stevenson, Messrs D. Donnelly, E. Barry, O. Ching, and the joint hon. secretaries, W. Donnelly and H. McDougall. The evening passed away pleasantly with dances interspersed with, vocal items rendered bv Miss M. Burnley and Messrs E. J. Young and Park. Music was supplied by an orchestra, and Mr W. J. Melody, director of the school, capably carried out the duty of M.C. Chaperons were Mesdames Tamblyn and Melody. Apologies for absence were received from Mr E. P. Rishworth, chairman of the board, Mr T. M. Willard, M.P.', Mr J. Tamblyn, principal of the Hutt District High School, Mr A. Mcßain, principal of the Eastern Hutt School, and Mi* J. Stonehouse. Eulogistic references were madcby the director of the school, Mr Melody, to the work of the social committee ; to Mrs Morine, assisted by jjJliss P. Morine and Miss A. Stevenson, in attending to the supper arrangements, and Mesdames Tamblyn and Melodv in their duties as chaperons. On glancing round the hall he was pleased to note such a large attendance j that denoted success to the evening despite tlio inclemency of the weather, which was the first time the school had ever experienced such since the commencement of their annual social nn<b dance. Touching upon the work of the Lower Hutt Technical School, it was gratifying to announce to everyone present that this year ’ there were no fewer than 128 enrolments, thirteen classes and a staff of ten. under the direction of the sneaker (Mr W J. Melody) It was confidently hoped that the 2CO mark in enrolment will be passed before the end of the year. Ho hoped to see tlie development of the school before his intended departure for the overseas. Ho stressed the point to tlie students to bring their friends to tho Hutt Technical us the best moans of advertising the school. The valley is fast developing in its population and to meet with its requirements the Technical School will have to take a back seat for the erection of an un-to-ds to secondary school on tbe Woburn

Ehtaitej HJjitt, that will, no doubt, eventuate. The students displayed their appreciation of a candid remark bv their director by loud and prolonged applause. A hand-round ■ supper was then provided by the social committee, and tbe evening came to an enjoyable conclusion by extra social items given by Mr Park and dances. Among the many present werp Miss S. Allen in black velvet, Misa D. Hunter cream satin and silver overdress, Miss O. Harris shell pink satin, Miss Hansen, white net, Miss Taylor pink crepe-de-chine, Miss Meynek pi’iK georgette, Miss Reynolds satin marocain, Miss F. Donnelly cream net. Miss V. Willis satin marocain, Miss Hobbs pink crepe-de-chine, Miss Morine blue sa.tjn. Miss F. Potter black crepe-de-chine. Miss Burnley blue satin, Miss Greenfield white knitted silk. Miss F

Hollis pink crepe-de-chine and silver lace. Miss Rosie McTiernan ‘ black vel - vet, Miss I. Greenfield silver lace-and satin marocain. Misses M. Mcßain, Featcnby, M. Sweetaer, L. DonnellyMazzola, Keating (2), Rene Adams, Reynolds and A. Mcllvride, Meedamee. Morine, Tamblyn, Melody and he Rouehe. Miss I. Greenfield gave extras. Among the gentlemen guests were Messrs La Roche and Pascoe.