NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12095, 24 March 1925, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL At!D PERSONAL

Miss Seifert (Palmerston North) is visiting friends in New Plymouth. .Mrs E. .Colson, New Plymouth, is spending a holiday here. Mr and Mrs Hayes (Nelson) have gone to Hawera for a visit, breaking tneir journey at Palmerston North. Mrs A. H. Moline and Miss Moline (Australia! have arrived in New Plymouth for a stay of several months. Mrs and Miss (Hawke’s Bay) have arrived here en route for England hy the lonic. Mr and-'Mrs French, of Hawera, who have been staying in Napier, have returned home. Mr and Mrs Boberte and Miss Nancy Roberts (Wanganui) sailed on Wednesday >by the Tahiti for a stay of some years in the Old Country. Miss Blythe, Christchurch, is at present staying with Mr and Mrs Bower Orosvenor, of Porangahau, Hawke’s Bay. The Hon. A. P. F. Ohapman the English cricketer, is the guest of Mr and Mrs T. H. Lowry, Okawa, Hawke’s Bay. Rev. and Mrs <5. Bond, of Auckland, have arrived in Wanganui from Nelson. They are the guests of Mrs W. J. Gilberd before returning to their home. Dr and Mrs Bell and family have been the guests of Mr .and Mrs W. Bell, Flaxmere, Hawke’s Bay, prior to leaving for Dunedin, where they intend to reside. The engagement is announced of Miss Melva White, eldest daughter of Mr and 'Mrs W. E. White, Hastings, jo Mr Cecil A. W. Bergerson, Ohakune. A candidate for a seat on the Hospital Board in Dunedin is Mrs Fraser, who has had a long and distinguished career as a nurse. She is on the committee of the Trained Nurses’ Association, and it is they who have nominated her. Mrs Robinson is organising a cabaret dance in aid of the Red Cross, which will take place shortly in Miss Phyllis Bates’s studio. Miss Bates having generously offered her studio for the evening. Supper will be served, and parties are urged to make their arrangements early. Last week Miss Ethel Osborn was entertained to afternoon tea by some jladies of the Jellicoe Club. Wanganui. (Those .present were : Mrs (Dt) Williams, Mrs Hughes-Johnson, Mrs Grummitt, Mrs Bignell, Mrs aterewether, Mrs Palmer-Brown, Miss Newcombe, Miss Bett and Miss Johnson. A Red Cross supply depot is shortly to be opened in the Red Cross rooms, Dixon street. Mrs M. H. Robinson, a member of the Red Cross, being the organiser. Funds are. of course, necessary for establishing the depot and stocking it, and donations of odds and ends, jams, pickles, cakes, necessities, etc., would be gratefully received l by the organiser. The calls on the Red Gross by poverty-stricken families are numerous, and it is hoped to be able to assist such families from the depot. Sister Ryan, who has resigned her .position in the Grey Hospital, to take . up duties in Christchurch, was entertained by the nursing staff at afternoon tea, in the nurses’ cottage. On behalf of the nursing staff, Matron Braidwood Sister Ryan with a clock and expressed the regret of herself and the staff at having to part “with their guest. The patients in hospital and the inmates of the Old People’s Home presented Sister Ryan with a white ivoroid toilet set. The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held recently with a very good attendance of members, among whom were several new ones. The division was-very pleased to welcome back again from the Old Land Mrs McWhannell, who was the representative of W.S.N.D. at the conference at 9t. Johns Gate, held in June, 1924. Mrs McWhannell briefly outlined her experiences while abroad, and her remarks proved exceedingly interesting to members. A hygiene class is being formed, and members were urged to join. Mrs (Sykes and Miss A. Phillips were presented with three years’ service stars. The work for the evening consisted in practice in roller bandaging, which was carried out under the supervision of Mesdames Gaby and Osborn. The garden party held in the grounds of Mr and Mrs James Hislop’s home, “Riehua,” Wilton Wades town, Saturday afternoon, drew a large number of visitors and proved a great success. Not only the grounds, but the residence as well, was thrown open for the use .of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Boys’ Institute, and v their friends; the weather was at its best, and the bush- and scenic surroundings were delightful. The Institute Band, under Bandmaster Iremonger, rendered some choice selections during the afternoon. A sweet stall arranged by Mrs L. T. Watkins •and the Misses Watkins was well patronised, the dainty sweet boxes being much admired. Afternoon tea was served in the large dining-room which was tastefully decorated with autumn tinted flowers and leaves. Mr and Mrs Hislop welcomed the visitors among whom were Mesdames Carr, Wiren, Redgrave, Waddell, Stewart, Vine, Poet, Carwell-Cdoke, Mason, Hugh' Gilmer, Shearer. E. Brown, G. E. Brown, Ward, Stirling, NicholU, Spelman, Turner, Ireironger, Lloyd Watkins. Hamilton. Curtiss, Bell, Browman, Wills, Christie, A. Hamilton, Cotton, ivlcffatt, Hoare, McGowan, darter, Niven, Moore, Troup, MoKerro.v, L. J. Watkini and Wilson, Misses Holmes, Hoare, Troup (3), McLeod (2), Oarwell-Oooke, Robertson, Wallace, Helyer, Bell, Wills, Alentiplay, Wilson, McLennan, Messrs Hoare, Vine, Troup, Moore, Brown, Bell, Blake, Watkins, Mason, Stewart, Robertson and many others. At the dose of the gathering Mr Troup, in a happy little speech, thanked Mr and Mrs Sislop (on behalf of the Ladies’ Auxiliary) for their kindness in lending their charming home. Mr Hislop suitably responds, and cheers were given for the host and hostess. The Auxiliary tender thanks to Messrs Stewart, Hoare, Blake, Troup and Watkins who kindly gave the use of their cars to convey visitors from the tram to the grounds. The proceeds of the party go towards the fund for furnishings _ for tho boys’ bedrooms.

Mrs W. Graham (New Plymouth) is visiting Wellington this week. . During her stay in Dunedin Mrs Evans wul be the guest of Mrs Hilliker. ( Mrs Cunningham' (Fiji) is visiting relations in Christchurch. , Mr and Mrs Finch (Auckland) are , visiting Napier. Mr and Airs Seacombe, who have been visiting Napier, are now back in Wanganui. Miss Clara Wilson (England) who has been visiting Christchurch, returns to the Old Country by the lonic. Miss Ruth Willis (Canterbury) is staying in Marlborough with Mr and Mre Eric Irving. Miss Mollie Plimmer, who has Ibeen away in her oar for a fortnight or so motoring about the country, returned from Palmerston North yesterday, Mrs J. Porteous Rutherford, of Roslyn, Dunedin, is at present in Wellington on a visit to her sister, Airs Bruce Thomson, The Terrace. The engagement is announced of Ngaira, youngest daughter of Airs E. Sinolair, late of Palmerston North, tp Cyril, eldest son of Air and Mrs F. Whittaker, “Wellington. Tho engagement is announced of Alisa Gertrude Mason, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo. Mason, Napier, Hawke’s Bay, to Air Crawford McCracken, of Stonehurst, Auckland. Mr and Mrs Brodie, of Rissington, Hawke's Bay, who are leaving on an extended tour to the Old Country and the Continent, were tendered a farewell dance reoently. The engagement is announced of Nan, daughter of Mr and Mrs John McLeod, of Alartinborough, to George Barclay, son of the late Mr and Airs T. S. Hardy, of Waimate. Aliss Wolfe, who has been on tbe teaching staff at Springlands School, Blenheim, for some considerable time, has accepted an appointment to a posi- 1 tior. at Hamilton School, and has left Blenheim for the North Island. On Wednesday the Wanganui Ladies’ : Golf Club was opened for the season. The links were in splendid order, and a four-ball match was played—Mrs Case, Airs (Dr.) Williams, Afiss Hawken, Aliss C. Bayley, Mrs Fowler, and Miss Hammond tied with four up. Mrs Bayley (president) was hostess at the afternoon tea served in the clubhouse. Demonstrations of bread-making with compressed and brewer’s yeasts,' togeither with economical household dishes, will be given at the Wellington Technical College cookery room (between Town Hall and Education Board), Mercer street, on Wednesday, March 26th, and Friday, Maroh 27th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is ( free. | At the studio of the Misses Connop; on Saturday last a “kitchen tea” was l given by. Mesdames R. Connop and J. Black to Miss Margaret Mather in honour of her approaching wedding to 'Air Clifford Bell, of Feilding. About J.OO guests were present, and many useful and costly gifts were displayed. Dancing was indulged in, and a number of vocal items assisted to make tbe evening a thoroughly enjoyable one. The Otago division of the British Medical Association held its annual dinner last-week. Dr. Barnett was the guest of the evening, Dr. Bell, the newly-appointed Professor of Surgery,, also' 'being present. The Tudor Hall looked very beautiful with its softlyshaded lights and its array of gallardias and delphiniums in rustic baskets, which adorn ; ed tho tables. The principal table. looked specially attractive. Fern and purple clematis were draped about it, brass vases of deep blue delphiniums were used as decoration, and blue candles ini tall brass candlesticks completed a charming colour effect. Dr. Oarmalt-Jon.es, as president, proposed the toast “lie King.” The toast “The British Medical Association” was proposed by Dr. Newlands and respond, ed to by the president. Sir Lindb Ferguson proposed the toast “Our Guest, Dr. Barnett,” which was responded to by Dr. Barnett himself, and lastly Dr. Gowland proposed “The Ladies, ’ to which Dr. Emily Siedeberg ably responded. After dinner, when a portion of/ the hall which bad 'been screened off was disclosed, dancing was enjoyed to the music of the Savoy orchestra. Those present were Dr. Car-malt-Jones, Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson. Dr. and Mi's Barnett. Dr. and! Mrs Bell, Dr. Emily Siedeberg, 'Dr. and Airs Drennan, Mrs Ohamptaloup,| Dr. Iverach, Dr. and Mrs White, Dr. and Mrs Hereus, Dr. and Mrs Fulton,! Dr. and Mrs MoKellar, Dr. and Airs Fergus, Dr. and Mrs Gowland, Dr. and Mrs Aloore, Dr. and Mrs Marshall, Dr. North, Dr. C. North, Dr. and Mrs de Lautour. Dr. and Mrs Williams, Dr. and Mrs Carswell. Dr. and Mrs Jenkins, Dr. and Mrs Strain, Dr. and Airs Bowie, Dr. and Mrs Riley. Dr. and Mrs Batchelor, Dr. Marion Whyte. Dr. Ritchie, Dr. and Airs Hall, Dr. and Airs Newlands, Dr. and Mrs Falconer, Dr. Win if redo Bathgate, Dr. Allan. Dr. and Mrs Marshall Macdonald. Dr. and Mrs Ross, Dr. o’Naili, and Dr. Anderson (Queenstown). VICE-REGAL Their Excellencies Sir Charles Ferguseon and Lady Alice Fergusson. with Miss Fergusson, were present at the annual meeting of the Victoria League, Auckland. .Lady Alice Fergusson was handsomely gowned in tones of amethyst, with diamond oranments, and wa6 presented with, a beautiful shower bouquet in tones of pale pink of asters and sweet peas. Miss Fergusson, who was in silver brocade, received a posy of pale pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Miss Mow.bray received the guests. In replying to the warm welcome extended, the -Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, laid stress upon the amount of work that had been given to build up the league, and especially praised''the financial position. The name of Victoria League made a special appeal to him. It had become the fashion to look down on the Victorian era, but he considered that Queen Victoria was the greatest figure of the last century. The Empire would always have associations with Queen , Victoria, while the league was at work . in different parts of the British domini ions.

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Ladies' Corrective Pile,-10s box. To correct irregularities, take Madam Morree's Improved Female-Pills, 10s box; largo size 20s. Send 10s to-day to British Chemical Co., P.O. Box 1315. or call 66, Willis street, Wellington.—Advt.

, EWART HOSPITAL EN FETE

, AN ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON. . -A. very enjoyable afternoon was spent on Saturday in the beautiful grounds of the Ewart Hospital on the occasion of the annual garden party, given to the patients by the hospital staff. A i large number of friends were present 1 and several of the patients were seated out in the open on the lawn, while 5 others were in their cots on the gaily > decorated verandiah. Excellent musical and danoing items were given at inter-* I vals 'by the St. Joseph’s concert party [ and others under the direction of Mi tt. Dwyer. Those contributing were:— Mrs Logan, Misses E. Bradley, Brad shaw, Q. Whiteford, P. MeNillan, L r Melton, P. Linklater. M. SmSth, B. Buahby, Messrs F. Whitaker, Kermode,. J. Whiteford, and Miss D. Cbt. toll made an excellent accompanist ; ‘During the afternoon the nurses were ' kept busy serving beautiful fruit salad and ice cream, and afternoon tea with dainty home-made cakes which was i much appreciated by the visitors as well as the patients. In one corner of the ground a lady was seated in a tent, doing good business at fortune telling. The Hospital Board was represented • by the Rev. Hr Kennedy Elliott, Mr C. M. Luke, and Mr Chapman. At the conclusion, Mr Luke, on behalf of the patients and staff, heartily thanked Sister Daniel, who was responsible for the arrangements, also the concert party and friends who contributed items. He spoke highly of the performers, saying he knew of no higher act of charity than trying to brighten the weary hours of the patients in the institution. The matron also expressed her thanks, after which a very enjoyable afternoon came to an end with tfie singing of the National Anthem.

CROQUET MATCH

HATAITAI V. KELBURN. ■ A friendly invitation from the Kelburra Oi'oquet Club hi ought a team of ladieg from Hataitai to play a series of matches on the Kelburn green, yesterday. They were received by the Kelburn president, Mrs Henderson, and the vice-president, Airs Jelly, and tentertaAned at morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in the clubhouse, in the intervals of play. The q)ub rooms were charmingly decorated With pink carnations and mauve michaelmas daisies. The Hataitai players were Alesdames Scott (captain), Roberts, Moeller, Wel(inga, Halliday, Brighting, H. Scott and Brice. While the Kelburn playI era comprised Mesdames Fuller, Palj taer, _ Hamilton, Pritchard, Gooder, ■ Alarria, Patterson, Cecil-Jones, Wati kins, Watkin, Jqlly, Christie, Hurst and Miss Kebbell. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent, and the guests departed- with many thanks for the hospitality. The scores were: Halaitai 5 games, Kelburn 3. To-day, beginning at 10 a.m., the finals of the championship singles will be. played between Mrs McDowell and Mrs Leech, the best of three games revealing the winner. Both players are in excellent form »nd a. very close contest is expected.

DWARF WEDDING

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. Crowds of curious people flocked into Holy Trinity Church, Weymouth, in January, to witness the wedding of ! two dwarfs. The bride, Eliza WallI bridge, 27, is only 3ft Bin high, and the bridegroom, Alfred Goodwin, 35, a showman, stands 3ft lOin. While the | ceremony was in progress the clergyman, the Rev, J. Hunter, twice had to request order, as the congregation I were climbing over the seats; and when the couple were leaving the church a policeman had to be called | to restore order. The bride was , dressed in white, and her train was ’ carried- by a diminutive page. As they came out the policeman helped them ! into a motor-car and wished them luck. . The crowd surged round the car, and . the driver had great difficulty in getting away. The couple met at Port- } land Fair last November, and both fell in love at first sight. , A LADY OF BT. JOHN ■Very few women, if any, can boast the distinction belonging to Lady Alargaret Mcßae, who holds a master mariner’s certificate. 'Lady Margaret, who is Lord Bute’s eldest sister, has been devoted to the sea all her life, and at one time sailed her own yacht. She did not marry into the senior service, however, but chose Major Colin Alcßae, who comes of a very old West Highland family. They have three children, and one of her eonp has not l° n g gone to .Eton. Lady Alargaret is always to the fore in charitable works, especially those in aid of hospitals and i.he like. During the war she nursed indefatigably, and is a Lady of Justice of St. John of Jerusalem. A photograph just received from the Old Country by Airs W. B. Fisher, Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John, depicts Lady Margaret Mcßae dressed in the St. John uniform, which she wore while on hospital duty as a V.A.D. Red Cross worker.