NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12151, 30 May 1925, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL An interesting personality at the Victoria College capping - festivities was one of the new graduates, Mrs Corkill, B.A. Some 12 years ago she Was Miss Gladys 'La-wry, and a student at Victoria College, When she was two-thirds through the course marriage intervened, and With her husband she went to the Bast, and far seveial years ljyjjd in China and japan, and othet parts of-the Orient. ,• An appointment ih New Zealand for Mr Oorkill brought them back here, andT Mrs Corkill, finding time on her hands, took up her studies again, and successfully passed th-» finals. She has received many congratulations from her friends and her fellow students, old and hew. Mrs F. C. Watson, Tinmru. left by the Athenio for a trip to England. She expects to spend some time in Cornwall.

Mias 33.-. G. Brooke (Christchurch) >'a at present visiting Kaiapoi, and goes on to Hanmer.

Mrs Gilkison (Dunedin) is here at present.

Miss Edith Howes, the distinguished authoress, who has been the guest of Miss McLean, Bolucott, street, lately, left.yesterday for Christchurch, where she will spend some time before going on by stages to Dunedin. Miss Howes has been visiting Gisborne and Napier during ths past few months.

Mr and Mrs H. Tliodcy ere leaving Christchurch shortly to take up residence in Gisborne, where Mr Thodey has been appointed manager of the Bank of Australasia.

Miss Maunsell (Masterton) is visiting Wellington. Mrs Harold Johnston, who has been away for eomo weeks, is back again. She accompanied her, daughter, who has gone to England with Lady Bell, as far as Sydney. Mr Peter Johnston has returned with her.

Purple heather fiom Scotland figured in the decorations at the wedding of Miss Janet Morrison at New Plymouth, and sprigs of white heather were in her bouquet. The bridegroom was Dr. P. Cousin Davie, of New Plymouth' The bride, who Was given away by her father, Mr David Morrison, who had come specially from Samoa for the wedding, looked charming in.a draped dress of couple ivory satin duchesse with a flounce of blonde lace anl long, close-fitting sleeves. The train of pleated georgette had a deep band of gold lace and white ostrich feathers; her veil was of tulle. The bridesmaids. Misses Outfield (Auckland) and Salmond (Dunedin), wore cherry red and gold shot taffetas, with gold roses. Jhoir headdresses were of gold. Mr G. M. Spence was best man, and Dr. D. E. Brown groomsman. Mrs Morrison, the bride’s mother, was in pervenche blue marocain and a black hatj Mrs Davie (Timaru), smoke blue marocain and black and red hat; Mrs Davie (Masterton), navy blue crepe-de-chin i and a black hat.

Mesdames D. B. Carrick, A. B.- Lawrence, and D. H. Rutherford were hostesses at an enjoyable dance held in the Social Hall, Maetertofl. Hie debutantes of the evening were Misses Madge Carrick (in white georgette and silver lace), Joan Lawrence (in silver lace oyer lemon georgette), and Marion Rutherford (in heliotrope knife-pleat-ed georgette and silver lace). ' Mrs Carrick wore black beaded marocain and georgette, Mra Lawrence black beaded" georgette, Mrs Rutherford gold lace over gold tissue; Miss Maisie Carrick apricot satin, and. Miss J. Carrion pink marocain. All those who attended Mr Rodney Pankhurst’s last carnival dance, at Goring street Cabaret are eagerly looking forward to the big event which is to take place there on Tuesday next. It is understood that something very unusually attractive in the way of music and decorations, has been arranged. Patrons are advised in an advertisement on the amusement page of this issue to hook their tables for the dance as early as possible,. os already some large parties have signified their intention of being present. In Christchurch on Wednesday, Patricia, elder daughter pi Mr J. A. A. Caesar, of Templeton,- 1 ; was married to Vincent; second son Of .Mr and Mrs P. 0. Freeth, of Sydney, late of New Zealand. The church was transformed into a bower of autumn flowers and leaves for the ceremony, at which the Rev. H. S. Leach, of Fendalton, officiated. The Rev. Rawle presided at the organ. Followed by two charming maids and by one small flower-girl, little Mary Caesar (her sister), the bride 1 entered the church with her father. -Her wedding frock was of ivory lame, velvet embossed, a godet of ivory georgette was finely pleated, and the hem was finished with a Wide band of ermine. The long tulle veil was caught with a narrow circlet of small orange blossom and buds, with silver leaves, and pale pink flowers arranged deftly at each side. A quaint strap of orange blossom worn beneath the chin added a novel touch. Her shower bouquet was of white flowers. In sleeveless tunics of flamingo pink fbroche, over underskirts of accordion-pleated georgette, Miss Mona Mathcson, of Timaru, and Miss Brenda Clarkson attended as dainty maids. A band of silver fox fur bordered the lower edge of each tunic, and a single silver orchid was placed on the I left shoulder. Very becoming were their wide Spanish headdresses of silver lace, with *an edge of French flowers in pastel shades worn at the back of the head, while from them fell graceful veils of silver grey tulle, passing round the left arm, and falling from thence to the hems of the frocks. They carried large posies with mauve streamers, jn which white and pale mauve flowers mingled with maidenhair fern. The frock of the little flower girl was of i turquoise blue chiffon velvet, made in tunio style and edged with fur. Her hair band was of silver and pastel-shad-ed flowers, and she carried a small pink posy. Mr Theodore Caesar, the bride’s brother, acted as best man, and Mr _R. Itonaldxon was groomsman. Following ! the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs Caesar wore a handsome tunic frock of black marocain, beaded in scarlet and silver, and a bjack panne velvet hat. The bridegroom’s mother, Mrs P. G. Freeth, chose an attractive frock <1 navy blue marocain, and a bronze hat.

Lady Pomare has gone to Hamilton for a holiday.

Mrs Corrigan was one of the passengers to Sydney by the tJlim&roa. The engagement is announced of Kathleen May, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. Conder, of Levin, fo Hula Bruce, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. B, Craighead, of Berhampore, Wellington. The secretary of the Auckland branoh of the National Council of Women has written to the Hon. W. H. Triggs, M.L.C., chairman of the Committee of Inquiry into the problem of mental defectives and sexual offenders, expressing their appreciation of the excellent and exhaustive report made by the committee. The council is earnestly desirous of seeing the report put into effect.

A final wind-up to the Victoria College capping festivities was a tea at which the new women graduates were entertained by the members of the Federated Society of University Women. In welcoming the guesta, Miss Hind, the president, said Binilingly, that she spoke with great trepidation ns youth, especially learned vbuth. was so very critical 1 Saying that the society was an _ international one, bliss Hind mentioned that just lately they had news of a fellowship 'iffered by Columbia University, O.S.A, l'orra year’s research work at Columbia. Offers of a fellowship had come from Italy through the Italian Federation of University

Women, so there were many opportunities open to members. 11l conclusion, she quoted Seaforth Mackenzie’s ode as expressing their feelings towards the new graduates. “Praise and handshake warm and real, and closest union for the common weal I” Afternoon . tea was handed round by,, the hostesses, and a cheery sociable time was enjoyed. Miss Josephs sang charmingly and everyone was delighted when Miss Edith Howes, who was present, consented to tell a story ._ The younger graduates greatly appreciated meeting Miss Howos* OVERSEAS RELIEF FUND : The Wellington Navy league ladies (writes Mr K. Durroch, the hon. secretary) have for some years been sending to England cases of warm clothing for the orphans of naval and mercantile ratings who were killed in the war, and also for children of demobilised men who are unable to obtain work. Last yew 600 warm garments were shipped' and distributed in Liverpool, Levonport, Portsmouth, Chatham and Stornoway (Hebrides) districts, and the numbers of grateful letters received have ■ prompted us to make an appeal through your columns for money, woollen garments for women and children, or woollen material to make up. The .material is made up by the girls of our publio and private schools and by willing workers amongst the lady members. Mrs Harding, of Petono, is president of the work committee, and is glad at any time to hear from those anxious to help. We feel sure that if the good, kind-hearted, generous people of lington read the following letters which are typical we shall he simply snowed] under with donations of money, garments and material. The shipping companies carry our cases free of charge. . , . Mr Darroch lias also forwarded copies of letters received by his organisation from those who received gifts. The letters afford adequate testimony to the value of the relief work, and the gratitude of the beneficiaries.

SAILORS’ FRIEND SOCIETY Another of the enjoyable entertainments for seafarers was given at the Sailors’ Friend Society on Thursday, when Mian D. Spinks was hostess. The performers were Miss Dorothy Spinks and Messrs H. Crow, Vat. Jones Brown, McDonald, Finoh, and Hutchinson. and Master Trevor Spinks. Miss Dorothy Spinks was at the piano. The competitions were of a happy nature. The prizes came from Mia? Smith and Mr William Brown, and went, to the Athenin and Ullmaroa. It was announced, by the missioner that matters were veil in hand for the King’s Birthday picnic. The Festive Season is now at hand, and to place yourself under our care, we give individual attention and study to the requirements of each client. Your Buster or Shingle is trimmed and waved quite correctly and becomingly. Your com. plexion should now have the greatest care after exposure to sun and wind. Clay packs are most essential for cleansing and rejuvenating We maniouro you well. Hair treatments and Shampooing a specialty. Our stock of Creams, Lotions and Tonics is well-known throughout the Dominion. Mrs Rolleston. Ltd:, Specialists in Beauty Culture. 256, Lambton quay. ‘Phono 1599. Ladies' corrective Pils, 10s box. To correct irregularities, take Madam Morrse’s Improved Female Pills, 10b box; large size 20s. Send 10s to-day to Bri. tish Chemical Co.. P.O. Box 1315. ot cal) 66, Willis street. Wellington.—Advt. BOARDING HOUSES AND HOTELS.

Housemaids when tidying np notice that in the majority of the bedrooms there, is a partly used (or empty) bottle of Fluenzol. The regular boarders, as well as the travelling public, are large users, of the preparation, not only as a cleansing mouthwash, but also as a sure safeguard against germ infection.

First aid for coughs, colds and influenza, .Wood's Great Peppermint Cure.

PLUNKET SOCIETY ACTIVITIES AT PETONE. , The annual meeting of the Petone branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, May 26th. The Mayor, Mr J. W .McEwan, presided, and he stated that he was pleased to note the rapid strides the bo- ■ ciety was malting in the district, arid that as the population was increasing it would soon be necessary for larger accommodation and more assistance. The report and balance-sheet showed that the finances of the society are in a satisfactory state, and that the year's activities had been carried on Weil Within the income. The success of the year’s Work is greatly due to the untiring energy of Nurse' Thomson, and the committee ex* pressed their appreciation of her work, And added that it was gratifying 10 find that the mothers themselves are beginning to help in this .great work. The president, Mrs It. C. Kirk, deplored the fact that there is not more tneral interest taken in the branch, oi'e members were wanted. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Hansford-Johnston, Mrs Bur- , borough, and Mr G. Cook. ■ Votes of . thanks were passed to Mr W. ,C. Burd, Mr J. W. McEwan, Mr It. O. Kirk, Mr Napier, Nurse Thomson, and the Press. The following officers were elected:— President, Mrs It. C. Kirk; vioe-pre-sidents, Mesdames <3. Cook, Chilman, BurboroUgh, Messrs J. W, MoEwan, G. Cook, T. M. Wilford, A. Pere, J. It. Carey, Chilman, Truscott, Rev. J. Lochore, Rev. J. A. McKenzie; advisory board. Dr Harding, Messrs R. C. Kirk, G. Cook, J. W. McEwan; men’s committee, Messrs W. S. Lochhead, J. Wilson, W. Bird, R. A. Hartley • general committee. Mesdames Kirk, Cook, Chilman, Lochore, Burbdrough, Jones, Wiseman, TrUscott, Tregeaf, Halnsford-Jqhnston, Packard, Powell, Gbwer, HalHgan, and Miss McArthur; bon. auditor, Mr W. C. Burd; bon. treasurer, Mrs HansfordJohnston; hon. secretary, Mrs W. J. Halligan.