NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12389, 8 March 1926, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs Wigley, Park Lane, Timaru, arrived in Wellington yesterday on a visit to Mrs Otway, Wellington. Dr. and Mrs Foster went south on Friday night. Mr and Mrs O. Weston are visiting Gisborne. Miss Godfrey has returned to New Plymouth from Blenheim and Wellington. Mr and Mrs J. Findlay, of Wellington, are at present visiting Dunedin. Mr, Mrs and Miss Shirtcliffe. have returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mass Frost has returned to Wellington from a visit to Stratford. Mrs Tythe-Brown, of Christchurch, is in Wellington for the meeting of the Nurses’ Christian Union. Mr and Mrs F. B. Bolt, of Lower Hutt, are visiting Dunedin. Miss NeWman, matron of St. Helens Hospital, Wellington, is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Ivy Pender, of Wellington, is paying a visit to the Misses Pender, Bedcliffs. Mr and Miss Sandley, of Wellington, are on a visit to Napier. Mrs Hunter, of Hawera, is visiting Wellington. Mrs Abraham has returned to Stratford from Wellington. Mrs Eric Merchant (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Kenneth Murchison, Kirwee. Miss Muir, lady' superintendent" of the Christchurch Hospital, and Miss Molineaux, left Wellington on Friday for a trip to Sydney. Miss S, Tanner, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier. Mrs J. C. E. Turner, of Wellington, is at present visiting Timaru, and is staying with her sister, Mrs E. Button, Wilson street. Professor and Mrs Garrow, of Wellington, are visiting Dunedin. Mrs J. C. Howden, of Wellington, is visitor to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs H. B. Dyer have returned to Master-ton from a visit to Timaru and Dunedin. Mrs S. Millington, of Wellington, is making a brief stay in Napier. Mrs C. J. Morris, of Whataupoko, who has been" absent in Canada for some considerable time, will in Wellington on March 15th. Miss GrossO, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier. Mr and Mrs C, E. Hampton, of Kaiti, who has been spending a few days in Wellington after a holiday in Dunedin, returned to Gisborne on Saturday. Mr and Mra H. D. Bennett,, Mrs Tattle, Miss Norwood, Mr Norwood, Mr and Mrs E. W. Hunt, Mr and Mrs H. Amos, Dr. W. E. Herbert, Messrs W. A. Kirker, J. P. Kenny, and C. C. Odlin are Wellington visitors to Dunedin. Mr, and Mrs T. Ringland, of Napier, are on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Pirie, formerly of Hongkong, have come to New Zealand. They intend to make their- home in Papakura, Auckland. At present they are staying at Seatoun, Wellington, with Mrs Pirie'a sister, Mrs PhillipsTurner. 1 The death, ha® occurred at her home at Birkdale of Mrs Mary Ann Levesque, well known on the North Shore, Auokland, and- at-Cambridge. Born in Hampshire, England, 84 years ago, she lived for Some time at Jersey Island, in the Channel group. With her husband, Mr James Stanley Levesque, she emigrated 4$ years agoto the colonies, first going to Tdgmania. After IS years m Australia Mr and Mrs Levesque crossed to Auckland, settling at Birkdale, where they have since resided, with a break of a few years at Cambridge. The deceased lady is survived by her, husband, five sons resident in Auckland, Whangarei and Cambridge, and three married daughters, at Henderson, Cambridge and Sydney.

Among the most -important of last week’s social functions in Dunedin was the largo 1 garden party given by Mrs Bargood at her residence, “Marinoto,” in honour of the members of the New Zealand Rotary Conference, says the “Otago. Daily Times.” The lawns and gardens, in their sombre setting of trees, were in their first autumn beauty; and.the roses’, which are still in long masses of colour, formed an unusual combination with the early asters in their rich purples, pinks, and crimsons. The 200 or 300 guests were received by Mr and Mrs Sargood. Mrs Sargood’s smart coat of crepe satin was worn over a frock of the same oolour of burnt orange as her soft, flower trimmed, crinoline hat. Tea was served in the marquee. Orchestral musio was given as an acoompaniment during the afternoon. Last week witnessed % new dejiarture in the activities of the Gardening Circle of the Otago Women’s Club, says the Otago Daily Times. Some time ago Lady Ferguson suggested that the Gardening Circle should arrange a competition for the best kept railway station garden with the idea of beautifying the stations. This suggestion was taken up and permission was given to hold a competition. The Gardening Circle deeded to present a cup and trophy of £2 for the first prize, 25a for the second; and 15s for the third prize. At the last meeting of the Gardening Circle Miss Martin (chairwoman of the circle), Mrs E. F. Duthie, and Mrs .C. Shiel were appointed judges, and " during last week they had a busy time inspecting the different gardens. The gardens entered for competition extended from Fairlie to Balclutha. The judges were very pleased with the gardens, great taste having beeii displayed in the lay-ing-out of the different plots and in th* arrangements ,of the flowers, etc. These gardens make a big difference to the stations, and next year it is expected that a number of.new gardens will compete. * The first p-rize went to Burnside, this station holding the cupfor one year: the second to Green Island and Wingatui (equal), and the third to Balclutha and Fairlie (equal).

The many friends of Mrs Elizabeth McGorman, relict of the late Constable John McGorman,-will learn with sincere regret of her death, which took place at the Christchurch hospital on Saturday afternoon, after a lengthy and painful illness borne with great fortitude. Constable McGorman predeceased his wife some years ago, and she was highly esteemed by all who knew her for her kindly heart and cheerful disposition. The interment will take place at the Sydenham cemetery. Mr and Mrs G. Barltrap are leaving for a visit to England by the next trip of the Bemuera. Mrs and Miss Broderick, of Wellington, are staying at St. Clair, Dunedin. \ Miss Agnes Scully, inspector , of the telephone department, is leaving the department .at the end of March, and intends going to England in May, to reside in London, Dr. and Mrs Archer Hosking returned to Masterton on Friday from a visit to the South Island.' Wellington ladies who accompanied Rotarians to Dunedin far the conference there included: Mrs D. A. Ewen, Mrs S. A. Longuet, Mrs F. W. Vossoler, Mrs F. AV. Howe, Mrs W. E. Herbert, Mrs H. Amos, Mrs C. J. Norwood, Mrs E. AV. Hunt, Hunt, Mrs A. W. Press, Miss Press, Mrs R. C. Begg, Mrs D. J. McGowan, Mrs A. Waterworth, Mrs E Bull, Mrs F. S. Baldwin, Mrs C. E. Wheeler, Mrs T. J. Burton, Miss Burton, Mrs C. E. Blayney, Mrs J. Coyle, Mrs Watkins, Miss AVatkins,' Miss Myers, Mrs J. Oaughley, Mrs C. H. Andrews Mrs A. E. Burch.; Mrs J. 0. Reddell, Mrs W. Er. Jackson. NURSES’ CHRISTIAN UNION SECOND N.Z. CONFERENCE The New Zealand .Nurses’ Christian Union is only two years’ old. It was started with the objects of keeping alive the true nursing ideal of service, to provide a common meeting ground for nurses, and for the mutual development of the Christian life among nurses. The second annual conference is being held in Wellington, and the opening meeting was held in St. Mark’s hall on Saturday night, when DrAVilson presided, and Miss Houghton, who has been travelling secretary for the past six months, gave a report of her work. This has consisted of organising and developing branches, the-e being about seventeen now in New Zealand, and bringing isolated members in touch with branches. She has addressed nurses in various hosSitals, and has enlisted many mem! era. luch hospitality had' been received, the secretary staying at the different hospitals visited in 'most cases. This has greatly assisted the work, but even so the union is ~not yet financially strong enough to maintain a travelling secretary all the time, and Miss Houghton, who has done tho work voluntarily, relinquishes it for the present. 1

The question of qualifications for membership was discussed, and also that of keeping in touch with missionary nurses throughout the world. Two are attending the conference— Miss Opre, from India, and Miss Oliver, from China. Delegates, are also present from several centres, as well as Wellington. The central executive is still to be located in AVellington, and the following were elected: Patron. Miss Buoknell (director of nursing); president, Dr D. Macdonald Wilson; vice-presi-dents, Miss Hester McLean, Miss Newman (St. Helen’s, Wellington); com* mittee, Miss Stott (matron, Wellington hospital), Mrs Tythe-Brown (Christchurch), Misses Sheldon, Ogilvie, Macdon aid, Chapman, Clark, Willoughby, Vickers, and Tocker, .Dr H. B. Ewen, ®ev. H. E. K. Fry, Rev. Shiier, Rev. J. Baird, Rev. W. M. Holland, Rev. Christie; hon. secrea-try and treasurer, Miss Mime (Wellington hospital). ■ Much help has been received from and also from Miss Williams (Hawke’s Bay), ■ who has taken a grdat interest in the movement. Yesterday afternoon a service was held in Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church. Rev.' J. Baird conducted the service, and Rev. .H. E. R. Fry preached. Afterwards afternoon tea Was partaken of in the hali adjoining the church, the committee being hostesses. This morning there will be a picnic excursion to Karori, and in the afternoon and evening meetings will he held in Cambridge Terrace Congregational Church.

THE PASSING OF A PIONEER MRS ELIZABETH UDY. On Tuesday last one of Wellington’s earliest pioneers passed away at her residence, 45, Udy street, Petone, in the person of Mrs Elizabeth Udy, who had lisved in New Zealand for the great period of 85 years. The late Mrs Udy was horn in the parish of Chariton Mackrell, Somerset, 91 years ago, and with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Hollard, left England in the ship Arab, which arrived, at Wellington in ,1841. Their first home was on the Lowry Bay beach; they then went to Karori, and finally settled down in the Hutt Valley. There the marriage with Mr Hart Udy was celebrated, and after a. short, time spent at S'tokes Valley, Mr and Mrs Hart Udy moved to Matarawa, where Mr Udy’s father had established the first sawmill in the Wairarapa. Owing to the Maori war troubles they were compelled to return again to the Hutt for a time. ■ bbr some 40 years they lived at Is uratawliiti road, Greytown, ■ where the family of seven children were brought up. In 1900 Mr and Mrs Udy came to Petone to live, and after Mr .Udy’s death, in 1901, Mrs Udy continued to live there until her death. A family of bjx children, 33 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren survive her, the children being Messrs Hart (Hastings), Alf. and Charles jHukanui), Walter (Petone). and Mrs R. Saywell (Palmerston North), and Mrs T. J. Royse (Petone). r, Aft !T a ' service, conducted by ths r*' r - £■ Taylor (Wellington), the funeral left Petono for Greytown cemetery, where a large number of Wairarapa residents were present. Tho Rev. Knowles-Smith (Greytown) and R. Keall (Carterton) rend the burial service, and the pall-bearers were four grandsons, Messrs (B. and H. Udy and N. and G. Rowse. Although th© deceased ladv lived in rntiremeht. for several years past she was well known to tho commnnitv on account of her generosity and kindness. '