Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 714, 13 July 1929, Page 6

Feminine Interests

COUNCIL OF WOMEN W.C.T.U. ADDRESSED ON CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS PREPARED The National Council of Women's Conference in Gisborne recently was the subject of an interesting report by Mrs. John Cook to the Auckland Womens Christian Temperance Union on Tuesday afternoon. The conference had forwarded resolutions to Mr. W. E. Parry, M.P. for Auckland Central. on the following subjects:—“That a woman separated from her husband should be entitled to receive a family allowance: that the marriageable age for minors be not less than 16 years of age; that a wife should be able to obtain an order of attachment on her husband’s earnings in the same manner as attachment on wages: that disclosures in regard to sick nurses should be investigated and one day in seven be grunted off duty; that a chair of midwifery be established at a medical school, in view of the high rate of maternal mortality; that a compulsory Dominion superannuation scheme be considered by the Government: that the amount be increased 5s a week in the Family Allowance Act for each eligible child; that in affiliation cases, and in cases involving domestic relations, the public be excluded from the court, and that the limit of the amount ojirned by a widow receiving the pension be increased. Among other provisions urged by the conference were special reforms in connection with mental patients by the establishment of observation wards in public hospitals, where cases might bo thoroughly investigated. A further recommendation was that two medical certificates should be obtained before patients were sent to a mental hospital, and also that a magistrate should be at the hospital to satisfy himself before signing the reception order. Eight charts, illustrating lessons on hygiene and temperance, have been presented by the union to State schools in the city area. The union expressed regret that the Government had lifted the ban on art unions.

ANNUAL BALL BAY OF ISLANDS DOG TRIAL CLUB SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION The Ohaeawai Hall was the scene of the annual ball of the Bay of Islands Dog Trial Club last week. The floor was -well filled with danceru from all the surrounding districts. Mrs. A. J. Edwards provided the music for dancing and Mr. E. R. Walker was master of ceremonies. Among those present were: Mrs. V. Atkinson, in beige silk lace. Airs. Bailey, who wore vieux rose crepe de chine. Mrs. Broad, in black silk. All's. S. J. Brown, in sea green satin and gold lace. Airs. Clarke, french blue georgette and lace. Airs. Connelly, in black velvet, -with an old rose shawl. Airs. A. Edwards, who wore printed iris blue georgette. Airs. Gamble, in rose armure and lace. Mrs. A. C. Kingston, wearing black silk lace and gold shawl. Airs. Leaity, who had chosen rose satin beaute and gold lace. Airs. Alonk, who wore grey marocain. Airs. Phillips, in a jade pleated crepe de chine gown. Airs. Smith, wearing shot taffeta. Aliss P. Andrew, who wore rose silk. Miss I>. Atkinson, in cream georgette, with gold lace trimming. Aliss L. Blundell, wearing green crepe de chine, ivory embroidered, shawl. Miss E. Broad, who wore pink taffeta. Aliss Bainbridge, who had chosen a blue frock. Aliss E. Bailey, wearing tucked green taffeta. Aliss B. Caines, in green crepe de chine. Aliss Brown, who wore turquoise crepe de chine. Aliss AI. Bremer, in jade crepe de chine and lace, with pink shawl. Aliss Garvie, who wore apricot beaded rayon. Aliss Grant, in flame crepe de chine. Aliss Graham, wearing black silk and gold lace. Aliss O. Kargreaves, In cherry georgette with pointed draperies. Aliss E. Hargreaves, who wore pink georgette and silver lace. Aliss Verna Kingston, in alice blue marocain. Aliss Jeffries, who chose pink georgette and gold lace.

| Aliss Jephcoate, wearing powder blue i georgette. ' Aliss E. Jephcoate, in black georgette. | Aliss I..eaity, wearing coral pink crepe j de chine and gold lace, j Aliss AI. Alarr, in a mauve silk gown. Miss L. Alunro, who wore apricot crepe : de c hine. Aliss B. ATclntosh, who was in green crepe de chine. SATIN AND GOLD LACE Aliss J. Mclntosh, wearing sea green satin and gold lace. Aliss AicGee, in shot blute taffeta. Aliss X. ALGregor, who wore black satin and silk lace. Aliss J. Alenzies, in sea foam taffeta. Aliss Murdoch, in green taffeta and silver lace, black embroidered shawl. Aliss Otter, who wore coral pink taffeta with deep border of blue shot mauve taffeta. ATiss J. Paul, who chose green crepe de chine. Aliss Zoe Phillips, in scarlet satin and silver. Aliss G. Pausina, wearing pink crepe de chine, with petalled border of paris net. Aliss Shand, in apricot satin. Aliss K. Smith, who wore orange silk Aliss Elsa Smith, in shell pink georgette. Aliss P. Squire, in black crepe de chine, flame shawl. Miss AI. Worthington, wearing green crepe fleuri. j Aliss L. Wood, who wore salmon satin and cream lace. t Aliss X. Webster, wearing flow.ered rose ‘ ninon. Aliss P. White, in pink crepe de chine. Aliss -Ar. AVhite, who wore apple green silk. ATiss Young, in a red chiffon velvet gown. SURPRISE PARTY A JOLUY GATHERING A very jolly surprise party was given, at the residence of Mrs. W. Hardley, Curran Street, Ponsonby, as a farewell to Miss May Hard ley and Miss Eileen Nieholls, who are leaving on a trip to Sydney. Dancing and amusing competitions whiled away a pleasant time. Miss May Hardley wore shell pink embossed georgette; Miss Joyce Hardley was in pastel pink; and Miss Hazel Ha.rdley’s frock was apricot taffeta.

The guests included:—Miss Saunders, Miss Flossie Saunders, Miss Joan Nicholls, Miss B. Hathaway, Misses 'M. and N. Williams, and Miss Mabel Jackson.

CITY MISSION SOCIAL

ENJOYABUE EVENING GIVEN On Wednesday evening the City Mission held a very pleasant social in St. Matthew’s Hall. Mrs. Gordon Edwards sang several songs; Mrs. Strowd contributed a number of recitations, and dances by Miss Jessie McLaughlin were very much appreciated. Among those present were: Airs. Bethune, in a navy figured georgette gown. Airs. Calder, in pale green floral georgette, with black wrap. Mrs. R. Jamieson, in a cream ray de chine frock relieved with blue georgette and diamente. Airs. A. F. Topp, who wore grey ring velvet with a Spanish shawl. Airs. J. Xew (Te Kopuru), who wore powder blue crepe de chine. Airs. W. Hobbs (Te Kopuru), in black georgette with silver lace trimmings. Airs. R. Aleeks, wearing flame satin with white shawl. Airs. T. Rawley, in saxe blue crepe de chine relieved with floral ninon. Airs. S. Aleeks, in cerise georgette and gold lace. Airs. L. H. Aleeks, who wore navy satin with biscuit lace. Airs. Oaks, in a na\;y crepe de chine and cream lace gown. Airs. D. Alorton, in green beaded georgette with black embroidered shawl. Airs. J. J. S. Hunt, in floral chenille velvet. Airs. S. AT. Fox, wearing navy blue floral velvet and lace. Mrs. F. Hudson, who wore red crepe de chine with gold lace, black and red Spanish shawl. Airs. Alontgomery, wearing cigar brown georgette and lace. Aliss J. Fox, wearing cherry georgette. . , Aliss May Judd, who wore cameo pink georgette. Aliss D. Bach, who was in midnight blue crepe de chine with shawl to tone. Aliss E. Aleeks, wearing lotus blue jersey velour with black shawl. Miss Eunice Carrington, who wore black tinsel flouncing and black satin. Aliss J. Storey, who was in french grey satin and georgette. Aliss AI. Jenkin, who wore pink georgette with pearl embroideries. Aliss A. Handcock, in lido blue ring velvet with shawl to tone. Miss D. Watt, who wore wisteria taffeta and rosebud trimming, with shawl to tone. Aliss G. Smith, in a lido blue crepe de chine gown with gold trimming. Miss Walters, who wore green crepe de chine. . , Aliss C. Diracca, wearing black crepe de chine with diamente trimming. Aliss Brownhill, in a ciel blue velvet gown. . . , Aliss Aluriel Bethune, wearing ciel blue and lemon taffeta. Aliss C. Pedley, who wore pompadour ring velvet. , , , Aliss X. Garrad, who wore larkspur blue georgette of uneven length, with silver shoulder posy. Aliss Lila Hayden, in red georgette with silver lame. , , Aliss Esme Curson, wearing pastel pink satin with georgette overdress. Aliss Ada Hoi’sfield, in electric blue rayon with gold trimmings. Aliss H. Taylor, wearing salmon crepe de chine and lace. Aliss L. Aliddleton, who wore cyclamen crepe de chine.

TAUMARUNUI JOTTINGS

The annual ball conducted by the returned soldiers of the Taumarunui district is generally conceded to be the outstanding event of the dancing season here, and this year’s function was well up to the standard set years ago, and possibly surpassed it. The decorations, carried out on a lavish scale, in which the national colours of many nations were artistically blended, turned the Theatre Royal into a delightful scene, in which a very large crowd held sway. Alusic was supplied by the Merry Five, and All*. N. Todd was indefatigable as AI.C. Women who assisted the Returned Soldiers’ Anzac Committee were Alesdames C. A. Boles (Alayoress), Dem-ent-Thomas, Girvin, Cate, Johns, Lynskey, Carlson, Williamson, Sarah and Ale Nab. The large supper room had been charmingly decorated under the direction of Alesdames Dement-Thomas and AlcNab, the motif being in red and gold with large bowls of lilies forming a St. Andrew’s cross. A delightful little band of amateur players which gained a great deal of favour during the recent week’s carnival were “The Joymakers,” and in conjunction with the King’s pictures the company presented a sparkling programme in aid of the earthquake relief fund. The various numbers were given with consistency and poise, and every item was very enjoyable. Special scenery and lighting made the stage scenes very effective. Those who took part in the entertainment were “Joymakers” Blanchette, Franks, Cheese, McKay, Sutton, Martin, Hurst, Brannigan, Robinson, Brierly, Fitton and Machin, assisted by a juvenile chorus. The special frocking was excellently carried out. A delightful evening was spent by numerous members and visitors at the fortnightly korero conducted by the Taumarunui Savage Club, over which Ariki G. E. Alanson presided. Those who took part were Savages Anderson, Ashurst, Campbell, Bailey, Franks, Whitehead, Calderwood and Edwards.

Savage Hall gave a very interesting lecturette on “Divisions of Law.” During the progress of the korero the tribe’s runners arrived breathless with information that the warriors of a neighbouring hapu were planning an early descent on the local pa, and the chiefs at once took council with the object of arranging a .fitting reception for the doughty visitors.