PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22564, 7 May 1935, Page 16

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Noel M'George has returned from her visit to friends in the North Island. sjs W Miss E. Cochrane, who lias been the guest of Miss E. Nevill. St. Ciair, has left for Lawrence on a holiday. Dr and Mrs Patou Dunlop and Miss Margaret Dunlop will leave to-morrOw on a visit to England. " H

i(liss Jean Marriage, Tranville terrace, has returned from six weeks' holiday in Wellington.

Mrs 11. de C. M'Arlhur and Mrs Hyde were hostesses at the Otago Women’s Club on Friday in honour of Mrs Paton Dunlop. Mrs M'Arthur gave a tea party and Mrs Hyde a luncheon party.

Miss Teffany Ross gave a small luncheon party at the Savoy on Monday iij, honour of Miss Margaret Dunlop. On Friday evening Misses Yvonne and Denise Champtaloup entertained Miss Dunlop at bridge, and on Saturday morning Miss Molly Koyd, with whom Miss Dunlop is now staying, gave her a tea party at the Savoy. In the evening Miss Biddy Laing was Miss Dunlop’s hostess at bridge.

An enjoyable evening was spent in the St. George’s Anglican Sunday School. Naseby, in honour of Miss Thelma Dixon, who will leave Naseby shortly to take up a position in Dunedin. The hostesses were Miss Elizabeth Tait and Miss June Moore. The ball was artistically decorated with autumn leaves and the supper table with mauve Michaelmas daisies and pink chrysanthemums.

The Logan Park Croquet Club held its closing day last month. After several competitions on the lawns the members adjourned to the pavilion, which was decorated with spindle wood and roses, to partake of afternoon tea and to witness the presentation of trophies won throughout the season. Trophies were won by the following:—Cup, Mrs Metcalf; runnerup, Mrs Cornish; Championship Singles (A Grade), Mrs Cornish; runner-up, Mrs Beck; Doubles (A Grade), Mesdarnes Beck and Metcalf; Handicap Singles (B Grade), Mrs Bedford; Doubles (B Grade), Mesdames Robertson, and Pope.

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the North-East Valley W.C.T.U. Miss A. Gray (president) occupied the chair. Mrs Green led the devotional exercises, reading from the 103rd Psalm. Miss Turner sang the solo “ Thanks be to God.” The speaker was Miss Jean Begg, who has been for some .time in India and is returning there 'shortly. She gave an interesting account of Indian life and of what she had seen in the different cities of the world during her work for the Y.W.C.A., the W.C.T.U., and the International Council of Womens Mrs Eliot ■ moved a vote of thanks to the speaker-, stating that the address was both educative and interesting. This was carried by acclamation.

The St. Clair branch of the League 9! Mothers met on Thursday afternoon in the Albert Strfeet Hall, but owing to the weather conditions the attendance was not as large as usual. Mrs G. F. Booth presided, and announced that as tins meeting was the nearest to the date of the King’s silver jubilee, a suitable national hymn would be sung. The speaker .for the afternoon was Miss M. H. M. King, principal of the Otago Girls’ High School. Miss King expressed her plea- ( sure at meeting the members of the league as mothers and teachers meet on common ground in their interest in the welfare of girls. There was an ever increasing need for mothers to understand economic conditions. .Miss King clearly and concisely set forth these conditions a s thejr obtain in the world to-day. On behali of the' members, Mrs Stewart warmly thanked Miss King for her able and enlightening address. Miss Henry gave much pleasure by her singing and was thanked by Mrs Booth. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Perry for making the League of Mothers’ wreath for Anzac Day and also to the donors of flowers. Mrs Stewart then pronounced the benediction and afternoon tea was served.

The Columba Old Girls’ Association held a successful “ Back to School ” evening in Constance Hall on Friday evening. Despite the unfavourable weather a large number of the members attended, and there was much amusement and merriment caused when the members marched to their place s in the. assembly hall in school uniform. After a few appropriate remarks by Miss Frances Ross, one of the members, Miss Jean Begg, gave an interesting talk on her travels abroad. The rest of the evening was spent in playing games, in which everybody joined with much enjoyment. Those present included Miss Frances Ross, Mesdames Templeton (J. Armour), Crimp (M. Armour), Macadam (E. Payne), Gregory (M. Dobbie), Sayers (J. Grove), Laing (R. Boyd), R. H. Henderson (S. M'Rae), Combellack (L. de Spong), Grant (Z. M'Gill), Westland (E. Baker), and Roue (J. Moodie), and Misses L. Samson, J. Cairney, M. M'Dowell, P. Whyte, G. Molineaux, J. Begg, K. Payne, N. Wilson, L. M‘Rae, M. M'Rae, R. Porteous, M. Porteous, R. Hay, N. Bindley. P. Palmer, M. Smellie, N. Hart, C. Passmore, R. Sonntag, M. Lythe, D. Drew, B. Fraser, D. Campbell, B. Salmond, E* Mathewson, N. Moodie, A. Trengrove, M. Boyd (Lovell’s Flat), D. Brookfield, D. Anderson, L. Alexander, Z. Sinclair, A. Douglas, E. West, N. Evans, and C. Pringle (Timaru).

Artistically decorated with masses of tawny chrysanthemums combined with autumn foliage, First Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday afternoon last, when Peter Norman, eldest son of the late Mr Peter. G Dick and Mrs Dick, of Searba street, Roslyn, was married to May Leslie, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs 11. L. Watt, of “ Kite Moana,” Littlebourne. The bride, who was escorted up the aisle by her father, wore a charming wedding gown of ivory lace made over a foundation of white satin. The sleeves were tight-fitting to the wrist, and the _ neck-line slightly cowled, while the tightly-fitting skirt bowed into a short train. Her embroidered tulle veil was worn cap fashion, with a wreath of orange blossoms encircling the hair. The whole was completed by a shower bouquet of white flowers with a touch of blush pink daintily introduced. Her two bridesmaids, Misses Noelene Finnic and Gladys Parker, wore frocks of ifettuce green floral georgette, with sashes of gold velvet, gold satin slippers and gold felt hats and mittens, and carried bouquets of golden chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Harold Merrington as best.man, and by Mr Allan Dick as groomsman. Messrs J. B. Watt and Ellis Dick carried out the duties of ushers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Allen Stevely. with Dr V. E. Galway at the organ, and during the signing of the register Mr J. B. Watt rendered a solo. Following the religious ceremony the guests adjourned to the Somerset Lounge, where a reception was held and where the decorations were carried out in gold flowers and autumn leaves. Mrs H. L. Watt (the bride’s mother) wore a becoming gown of black ring velvet with gold lame trimming, a model hat of black velour with a gold mount, and carried a bouquet to tone. Mrs Dick (the bridegroom’s mother) chose for the occasion a gown of Wedgwood blue wool lace, with a corsage spray of roses in pastel pink velvet, and a chic black toque finished with ruchings of pastel-tinted ribbons. Her bouquet was of pink gladioli. The bridegroom’s grandmother (Mrs Peter Dick, sen.), who was also present, wore a black silk frock with touches of wdiite georgette, and a black hat, and carried a bouquet of crimson carnations. During the toast list items rvere rendered by Mrs W. Kinder (Oamaru) and Mr J. B. Watt (songs), Mr Raymond Campbell (flute solo) and Mr Ronald Dick (violin solo). When Mr and Mrs Peter V. Dick left later the bride wore a Lido-blue silk jumper suit flecked with white, with white trimmings, a velour hat to tone, and a short peschaniki fur coat.

Miss Kathleen Greousladc will leave this morning for the north prior to departing on a trip to England.

Mrs Alexander Stewart and her guest, Mrs W. J. Marshall, of Wangaloa, who have been the guests of Mrs Caygill, of Shirley, have returned home.

Miss Mona Cottcrell,. of Otipua road, Timaru, left on Tuesday to join the nursing stall of the Cashmere Sanatorium, Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Phyllis, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Wilson, of St. Kilda, and Donald Clinton, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Donald Duff, of Lyttelton.

The engagement is announced of Hugh Beverley, son of Mr and Mrs 11. A. Macdonald, of Christchurch, and formerly of Invercargill, and Mama, daughter of Mr and Mrs B. C. Service, of Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin.

The Port Chalmers Golf Club held an enjoyable trump whist drive on Wednesday. The winners were: —Ladies (first), Mrs Jenks; ladies (consolation), Miss F. Rase; gentlemen (first), Mr Dodds; gentlemen (consolation), Mr D. Fletcher.

On Friday afternoon Miss Ashworth, of Columba College, was “at home ” to friends who were invited to meet two interesting visitors to Dunedin —Miss Jean Bcgg and Miss Ann Saker, of India. Those present, were Mesdames Mackie, Begg, W. Borrie, R. J. Bell, R. Ewing, H. P. Kidson, C. M’Kellar, and Blackmore, and Misses F. J. Ross, F. M. Allan, Ferguson, W. Rule, I. White, D. Blackmore, Gillies, and M. H. M. King.

The wintry weather prevailing yesterday was, no doubt, responsible for the moderate attendance at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s jubilee meeting. And, as was to be . expected under such conditions, the dresses of women patrons were rather disappointing. Any smart winter suits or ensembles worn were well hidden under warm overcoats, fur coats or mackintoshes. Browns and dark blues were once more universally popular, with here and there a vivid splash of colour made by some gaily hued hat or umbrella. Among those present were Mesdames B. R. Harty, W. 0. Mackellar, A. Mumford, Edgar Hazletfy B. S. Irwin, Gerald Black, Norman Speight, Johnson, Len Hudson and R. M. Grecnslade, and Misses D. Theomjn, Nicholson, I. Irwin, B. Drake (Berwick), J. Barke, Champtaloup (2), J. Thompson. B. Beadle, Davidson, M. Mumford, R. Falconer, S. Thomas, E. Neyi.ll, B. Black, M. Crow and M. Garrett.

A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Matthew’s Church. Stafford street, on April 3, between William Alexander, second son of the late John and Emily Donaldson, of Dunedin, and Caroline, second daughter of the late James Patterson and Mrs C. Patterson, of Portadown, Northern Ireland. The Rev. W. A. Hamblett officiated. The bride, who arrived at the church with Mr D. G. Matheson, wore a fitting frock of heavy .white crepe de chine with lace yoke inset and puff sleeves of lace.to the elbow and fitting to the wrist. Her veil was of fine net held in place with orange blossom. She wore slippers to tons and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Miss Ada Donaldson a Gen (led as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of blue lace fitting to the knees with godets of net frills inset below, and velvet slippers to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and maidenhair fern, and m? re , a . deadband of blue hydrangeas. Ihe bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Jack Donaldson. A recepheld in the Strand Tea Rooms, after the ceremony, when the guests were received by Miss Betty Donaldson.

At Forbury Park on Saturday afternoon, when the Trotting Club held its meeting, most of the women patrons wore warm fur coats, the day being slightly changeable. Among those noticed present were Mesdames R. Hudson, wearing a black frock and hat and a fur coat; W. Garrett, light blue frock and hat, with furs; Buddie, smart black coat with grey furs and hat with ospreys; Len Hudson, dark navy blue coat and hat; D. Davies, navy blue suit and hat to match; Innes-Walker, black and white cheek Harris suit; Boyd Dunlop, Burgundy ensemble and hat to tone; S. Glendinning, navy blue frock and hat, with fur coat; R. Greenslade, black suit and Marina hat; Taylor (Mosgiel), heath green woven suit; E. Smith, light blue frock and hat to match; E. H. Ferguson, brown suit and halo hat; Valpy Pike, rust marocain frock and velour hat: Passmore, mauve suit and hat; J. Neill, navy blue and white frock and hat; Donnelly, black ensemble and furs; J. M. Paterson, short Astrachan coat and brown felt hat; 0. V. Davies, sage green frock, with fur coat; Barton, D. Smeaton, E. R. Harty, N. Speight, Morrel, and Siedeberg, R. S. Black, squirrel coat and hat to tone; and Misses Finmore, mustard suit; L. Samson, black and white frock and black hat; J. Priest, Harris tweed suit in brown and white check; B. Black, brown Russian tunic suit, with astrachan; L. Barton, brown coat, with furs; G. Kensington, navy and white; N. Kensington, brown suit; Hamer, Lancaster, Bartholomew, J. Morrell, and D. Stabb.

Mrs Sandford Cox gave a small tea party at the Otago Women’s Club on Saturday in honour of Mrs Menlove, of Athol, who left yesterday, en route to England.

Mrs M. Rutherford, of Milton, gave a delightful tea party on Saturday afternoon in honour of her daughter, Miss Betty Rutherford, and Miss Patsy Stephens.

The engagement is announced of Barbara, elder daughter of Mrs E. C. M'Douall, and the late Mr E. 0. M'Douall, of Oamaru, and Henry Jackson, only sou of Mr and Mrs L. E. Eaton, of Timaru.

At the civic jubilee concert in the Town Hall last evening Miss Meda Paine and Miss Noni Davidson were the two women soloists. Miss Paine wore a handsome gown of black with a silver metal thread worked into it, a silver lame bow at Waist and shoulder, and a large silver brooch at the corsage. The gown was cut on straight lines and had a slight train. Miss Davidson was in gold satin with sequin trimming, the back of the skirt being softly frilled and falling into a train and frills forming the tiny sleeves. She wore an amber necklace to harmonise.

The pianoforte, violoncello and song recital given by Mrs H, C. Campbell, Miss Elvira Wycherley and Miss Ruth Perry in Begg’s concert chamber on Saturday evening showed the stage tastefully arranged with bowls of chrysanthemums and St. John’s wort, a green Spanish shawl over a table adding an unexpected note of colour. Mrs Campbell wore wine chiffon velvet, with a low V neckline at the back, and a cape, forming a sleeve over the right arm; Miss Wycherley was in Marina green taffeta with a square neckline and frilled sleeves relieved with a long flat bow of cherrycoloured taffeta; and Miss Perry was in white angel skin crepe modelled on long lines and having a small coatee with three-quarter length sleeves edged with white fur. The recital was a delightful one and was attended. by ' a large and appreciative audience. V m S{s

A pretty wedding took place at the St. Clair Methodist Church on April 17 when daughter of Mrs E. J. Kee, of St. Clair, was married to Edward Fletcher, a well-known cyclist, and second son of Mr J. Fletcher, late of St. Clair. The church was decorated by girl friends and filled with guests and well-wishers of the young couple. Messrs E. D. Kee and J. Shilcoek acted as ushers. The Rev. Mr Williamson performed the ceremony, with Miss Hancock at the organ. To the singing of the “ Bridal Chorus ” by the Sunday School scholars, the bride entered the church with her.uncle, Mr A. C. Kee, of “ Pair-View,” Clydevale. She wore a gown of magnolia satin, cut on slim-fitting lines, and falling in a graceful hand-pleated train. Her veil of tulle, embossed with satin flowers, slightly tinted in blush pink,- was worn oft the face and caught back on either side with orange blossom, and she carried a trailing bouquet of cream flowers, with touches of pink. Her veil was carried by a small Sunday School pupil, Daphne Martin, who made a winsome picture in a dainty ankle-length gown of blush pink crepe de chine, made in Kate Greenaway style with hat and lace mittens of the same delicate shade. Following in their wake came the two bridesmaids, Misses „ Lena Kee and Miss Katie Cross (Invercargill). Their frocks of dainty silk lace over satin in shades of peach and poppy glow were made slim-fitting style, with cowl necks, and fell into slight trains at the back. The hemlines were artistically finished with soft feather trimmings. The perfect blending of the frocks was emphasised by the carrying of floral fans, made entirely of flowers shading from deep pink to rich autumn tones. Stiffened lace picture hats were worn, trimmed with satin flowers. The duties of best man and groomsman wore carried out by Mr A. A. Fletcher and Mr A. F. Grant, both of whom are well known in the Otago cycling circles. On leaving the church the bridal party passed under a guard of honour formed by the infant department of the Sunday School, one of the pupils going before and sprinkling the path with rose petals and confetti as they made their way to the bridal car. Afterwards a reception was held at the Hydro, St. Clair, where some 70 guests were welcomed by Mrs E. J. Kee, in a smart black satin ensemble, relieved with white, and carrying a bouquet of cerise and white fuchsias, and Mrs J. D. Fletcher, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, who was attired in a pretty fawn frock and hat, with musquash coat, and held a bouquet of rich autumn-tinted flowers. Prior to their marriage the young couple were entertained by the members and friende'of the St. Clair Methodist Church in the form of a “kitchen" evening, when they received many useful gifts. On behalf of the Youth Department, Mr Vince, in a few ■well-chosen words, presented Miss Kee with an engraved silvermounted oak butter dish in appreciation of her work in the Sunday school. Miss Kee was also presented with a beautiful jug and bouquet from the infant department on the following Sunday afternoon.

Visitors from many parts of New Zealand were present in St. Mary’s Church, Timaru, on Wednesday, for the marriage of Catherine Mary, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. B. S. Johnstone, of “Springbank,” Otaio, and Philip Michael Petherbridge, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. P. Martin, of Colleton Hall, Devonshire, England. The Rev. J. Hay, St. Andrews, Serformed the ceremony, assisted by the lev. J. Evans, of St. Mary’s. The, service was fully choral and Mr A. W. Vine presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated in autumnal shades by Mrs W. T. Ritchie and Miss Denderah Rhodes. The handsome bride who was given away by her father, looked extremely well in her gown of ivory satin, which suited her blonde colouring to perfection. Her dress was cut on slim fitting lines, the high neck-line having gathered ruchings and silver cord with long silver tassels reaching to the waist in front. The long tight-fitting sleeves were buttoned from wrist to elbow with, tiny satin buttons. Her filli skirt, slit in front, fell in graceful folds to form a very long train edged with silver braid. Her veil of ivory point lace, mounted on net, which had previously been worn by her mother, was arranged from a coronet of fine silver threads with sprays of orange blossom, end feH in voluminous folds the whole length of her gown. Iter sheaf of Philipenscij lilies was an artistic finish. The bride was followed by her sister, Miss Jeanetta Johnstone, and Misses Diana Orbcli, Margaret Rolleston, Sylvia Orbcll, and Annie Ehvorthy. They were dressed alike in distinctive frocks pf flame coloured chiffon velvet cut on plain lines. Slit in front to show their flame coloured sandal shoes, the skirts graduated to the back into short trains. The bodices with long sleeves with velvet buttons were made with roll collars deepening into low cowl-like folds at the back. Plaited velvet girdles defined the waist-lines, and their smart little velvet turbans were finished with a high black aigrette, each fastened with the bridesmaid’s monogram in pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Instead of orthodox bouquets, the bridesmaids carried muffs of velvet to match their frocks. Mr E. S. Johnstone, brother of the bride, was best man, and Messrs J. Ritchie. M. Sidey (Dunedin), J. Hargreaves (Kakahu), and M. Godby (Christchurch) were groomsmen. Messrs R. Murchison, D. Orbell, J. Studhohne (Waimatc), and R. Harper (Grassy Hills) acted as ushers. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Johnstone received their numerous guests at “ Springbank,” Otaio, where the rooms were decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Afternoon tea was served in a huge marquee, the tables being decorated with vases filled with nasturtiums. The bridal table was arranged with autumn leaves and scarlet berries. Mrs Johnstone wore a smart suit of black wool, flecked with red, a small black toque with red feather mount, and black fox furs. Later, when the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon, the bride travelled in a silk crepe frock in a deep bottle green shade made with a widely Hared skirt. The bodice, with a pointed yoke, trimmed with a row of silver stars, was finished with a widestitched bolt fastened at one side. Her high Cossock hat was of bottle green astrachan with a green feather plume, and her fine tweed overcoat was of a dark fawn shade with high fur collar to match. Mr and Mrs Philip Martin left on Saturday for England, where they will reside. CHIC AND COSY KNITWEAR. Patous and Baldwins’ new Specialty Knitting Book No. 17 contains ten of the loveliest winter woollies yon have ever seen. Ladies’ Jumpers, Cardigans, Pullovers, Cross-over Blouse, Chic new Waistcoat, etc. Latest styles, complete instructions, fully illustrated. Send 7d stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Box 1441 P, Wellington.—Advt.

Dr and Mrs lan Fraser, of Guernsey, are the guests of Dr Fraser’s parents in this city. * % *

Mrs J. Grant, of Otautau, has returned to the south after being the guest of Mrs Thomas Fergus.

Mrs Robert Stout returned to Invercargill from Dunedin, where she has been the guest of Miss M. Elliott. Before visiting Dunedin, Mrs Stout was the guest of her mother, Mrs W. Gunn, Aikmau road, Christchurch.

On Friday and Saturday evenings interested audiences of parents and friends attended an interform play festival, conducted by the girls of St. Hilda’s Collegiate School in the school hall. Miss Bessie Thomson judged the plays, which, she said, were a great improvement on those of Inst year, and congratulated the girls on being so word perfect. _ St. Hilda’s is affiliated with the British Drama League. There were six plays, three each night, that presented by the sixth —“The Spinsters of Lush” —winning the cup. The others were “ The House of the Twisty Windows,” presented by sa; “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and “The Toreador,” sb: “The Princess and the Woodcutter,” fourth form; and “ Colombine and Harlequin,” third form. “ Colorabine and Harlequin ’’ won second prize.

The annual meeting of the Dunedin branch of the National Council of Women was held last Wednesday, in the Vedio Tea Rooms. Dr M'Kinnon welcomed a large attendance of members, and also visitors from affiliated societies. These societies now number 36, and the council membership has reached 56. An interesting and comprehensive report was presented. During the past year a special study had been made of subjects such as: The economic independence of women | at the present time; married women and I nationality; social study and training; peace and arbitration; vocational guidance, and the film problem. Addresses and discussions had been held on topics such as: Unemployment and taxation conditions in respect to women; reciprocity of old age pensions between Great Britain and the dominions; national health insurance and contributory and non-contributory old age pensions’ schemes of Great Britain; traffic in arms. To Mrs Benson the council was indebted for both written and oral accounts of the work of the National Council of Women of Great Britain and present-day difficulties at Home and abroad. In vacating the chair in favour of Mrs W. N. Benson, who was elected president unopposed for the ensuing year. Dr M'Kinnon thanked the council and her executive staff for the friendly and harmonious way in which they had all carried out their work. Miss Runciman then spoke in deep appreciation of Dr M'Kinnon, whose association with the council began at its inception 17 years ago. On two occasions Dr M'Kinnon had responded to the council’s need in ably fulfilling the office of president, and throughout her life’s work she had been a pioneer woman for women’s interests, and, prompted by a keen desire for social justice, she had done much to ameliorate social conditions. Miss_ Holford expressed the esteem and affection of the council in presenting Dr M'Kinnon with a box of flowers, and, in response to Mrs (Benson’s request, the gathering sang For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” In addition to the president, Mrs Benson, the following officers were declared duly elected;— Corresponding secretary, Miss Shernff; record secretary, Dr Sinclair; treasurer, Mrs W. K. Cameron; vice-presidents—Dr M'Kinnon, Miss Sullivan, Miss Begg. Mrs Aslin; Dominion Committee —Dr M Kinnon. Miss Sherriff, Miss Sullivan, Miss Begg, and Miss Salmond. Dr Gregory, of the Home Science Alumnae Association, briefly outlined a scheme for diet investigation in which ordinary housekeepers could help by supplying details of one week’s food consumption for their household. Attractive prizes are offered for the best response. Mrs Benson then gave an interesting account of addresses given at the evening sessions of the conference held in Paris last year by the International Council of Women. The opening address was an appeal for intellectual co-operation and international understanding in an endeavour to promote peace between all peoples. Ihe press, kincmatograph, and broadcasting services were recognised as forming ideas and being contributory causes to Peace or the reverse, according to the truthfulness or otherwise of the message they gave to the world. There was a great need for the ideals of justice to be upheld, for there could not otherwise be a path towards peace. The second evening address dealt with the right of women to work, and no fewer than 14 international organisations combined to express their belief that a woman, whether married or not, should be free to'retain or obtain paid work. Law's and regulations limiting the work of women had been appearing in various countries. Women’s wage problem wma one of paramount importance, and the rule of equal wage for equal work was the only saleguard against unhealthy competition between the sexes. The third address was given by Ladv Simon, and dealt with the problem of slavery. There were still 5,000,000 slaves in the world, largely in Abyssinia and the East. Children might be sold as servants and become the property of their masters for as little as ss.