WOMEN ’S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, 3 May 1933, Page 14

WOMEN ’S WORLD

NEW PLYMOUTH ITEMS. Mrs. G. H. Weston left yesterdaj morning on her return to Auckland after several weeks’ stay at New Plymouth. t ; Mrs. Preston, Perth, who has been vis. iting her sister, Mrs. A. E. Rawson, fo: some months, leaves to-day for Wellington and sails later by the Wanganelh for Sydney on her return to West-Aus-tralia. Mrs. Rawson is accompanying he: sister to Wellington, Miss Frances Nicholson leaves to-mor-row for Auckland and sails from then by the Monowai on Friday for Sydney Mrs. Barnes, Palmerston North, Mis: Harle, England, and Mrs. McGuinness Sydney, were visitors to New Plymouti for several days. v Mrs, J. Bremer and Mrs. T. C. Lis' have returned from Wanganui and Waverley. Miss X A. Curtis has left to spend t holiday in Havelock North, where sht is the guest of Miss Percy Smith. ivriss Nancy James is at present visiting Auckland. Mrs. C. Linwood and Miss A. Linwood Devonport, who is visiting New Plymouth at present, are spending a few days at North Mt Egmont hostel. Mrs. Somers-Cocks, England, and hea daughter, Mrs. Gordon Fenton, Fiji, whc have been visiting Mrs. F. H. Moore left on Saturday for Auckland. Mrs Fenton left there yesterday on her return to Fiji. Mrs. A. M. Mac Diarmid has returnee to Manaia. Mrs. H. Greig was hostess at bridge or Saturday. Miss Thelma Gargan. and Miss Aros spent the week-end at New Plymouti: on their return from .Hamilton, to Kaponga. Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Pope have returned to then- home at New Plymouth aftei spending their honeymoon in Wellington end Hawke’s Bay. Mr. Edwin Teacher Collins, the famous London eye surgeon, who died last December, left estate valued for probate at £46,502, with nett personality £45,619 Among his bequests are: £SOO to the Ophthalmic Society of the United Kingdom, of which he was twice president Mrs, Collins was formerly Miss H. E. Herrick, of New Zealand. The New Zealand News (London) ireports the death at Norwich of Miss Dorothy R. Harvey, the youngest daughter of the late Rev. B. A. Harvey, D.D., formerly headmaster of the Wanganui Collegiate School, and sister to the late Dr Harvey, of Waverley.' She was a devoted helper of her brother, the lat< Canon H. B. Harvey, who died recently while Vicar of St Augustine’s Parish Swindon. Miss Harvey had also worket with her brother and Mrs. Harvey a Jtalmerston North, where he was Vicaj of AH Saints. At the tirhe of her deati she was living at Norwich with Mrs Harvey, her brothers widow. OPUNAKE ITEMS. Mtns Thom, Plunket nurse, arrived ai Opunake last Friday to take over the duties of Miss Spring, who leaves at th< end of the week for Wellington, prior to sailing for the Continent * ELTHAM ITEMS. Mfes Marie Gibson is the guest of Miss Monica Joyce, Te Ngutu. Mr. D. Connel and Mrs. Williams, wh< have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs N. D. Connel, left for home, yesterday. COMING-OF-AGE DANCE. A very jolly time was spent hist Friday evening at the Devon on the occasion of the coming-of-age of Mr. Ralpl Clayton. Much, gaiety was created bj the distribution of paper hats ant streamers, while autumn shades of chrysanthemums constituted the decorations Mrs. F. Murrell (Waitara), who received / the guests, wore a frock of blacl crepe de chine with oyster lace yoke Others present were Mesdames H. J. M Wells, H. Fitzherbert, H. Whitham, HawH. Wolfe, E. Govenlock and J W. Moorhead and Misses A. Wells, J Bush, E. Boyce, M. Clifford, E. Hancock B. Govenlock, M. Fraser, P. O’Sullivan M. Campbell, Ruby Sole, B. List, B Henderson, N. Christoff el, J. Collins, B Gayton, J. Combs, J. Redman, R. Parker D. Carter, M. Olson, D. Childerstone, M Allen, L Foreman, M. Nosworthy, A. Parfitt,- P. Lyall, J. Cameron, A. Gentles, R Gentles, K. Day, M. Hill, B. Avery, J Bullen and R. Robson. WOMEN’S DIVISION MEETING. NEW PLYMOUTH BRANCH. The New Plymouth branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Unior held its first meeting for this year or Friday, when Mrs. McPhillips presided The members stood in silence out of respect to the memory of the late Mrs A. E. Washer, a valued member of the division. New members welcomed were Mesdames Campbell, Meuli, Austin, Gilbert Bentley and Miss Hamerton. An invitation to the Opunake branch’s birthdaj party was accepted by five members. Mesdames McPhillips and Smillie represented the branch at the meeting convened by the Mayor to consider relief A mart will be held in the town, th< proceeds to provide material for the members to make up into garments fo: the needy. This will be the first appea made by the division. For the wintei months the members have decided to devote as much time as possible to sewing The hostesses appointed to welcome country members to meetings of the provincial council were Mesdames Marfell and McGuire. The various committees formed with power to add were Arts and crafts, Mesdames Putt anc Douglas; sewing, Mesdames Gilbert, Marfell and Campbell; social activities, Mesdames Murch and Frethey. Mrs. Roy Cocker gave a very interest ing demonstration on passepartout pic-ture-framing, for which she was accorded a vote of thanks.

STRATFORD ITEMS. Mrs. N.- Green left on Tuesday for Dannevirke, where she will spend a six weeks’ holiday. Mrs. Shirlock, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. J. W. Spence. Mrs. W. H. H. Young is visiting Palmerston North and is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. McGregor. Miss Skoglund, Christchurch, who has been a visitor to Australia for the last few months, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Spence. Mrs. A. Manoy is a holiday visitor to Wellington. Mrs. S. Pitt on Saturday afternoon was “at . home” to several friends. Those present were Mesdames S. Porritt, D. Jeffries, Haselden, A. Coleman, Vincent, D. Malone, F. Tyrer, L. Furrie, E. Rutherfurd, G. Hall, Thorpe and Miss Manu Porritt On Monday a delightful handkerchief and recipe for souffle afternoon was held at the residence of Mrs. J. Pooley, Fenton Street, in honour of Miss Mary Massey, who is to be' married shortly. The hostesses were Mis. Pooley, Mrs. J. Sullivan and Miss Sullivan. There were two competitions, the first being won by Miss Massey and the second by Miss Dwyer. Those present were Mesdames J. Lyons, D. Malone, H. Kirkwood, Bellringer, Chatterton, Mills, Boundey, Misses Massey, Kirkwood, Lennon and Dwyer. ELTHAM PLUNKET SOCIETY REPORT ON YEAR’S WORK. The annual meeting of the ’ Eltham Plunket Society was held yesterday, when a report on the year's work was submitted. It was stated that the subscribing members had considerably decreased during the past year owing to the financial distress and many of the former. regular subscribers were now unable to help. The secretary had endeavoured to get sufficient subscriptions to meet expense?, but to date had been unable to do so. Efforts to raise funds had . .been really hard work. A musical afternoon held early in the year, a shop day in August and three competitions in December were the efforts held to raise funds, but the sum aimed at on each occasion was far from realised. The committee was grateful for the help given by the Frontiersmen, also to the borougn council for a -donation. The society had lost the services of Nurse Paynter, who had done splendid work. A presentation was given her before her departure. Nurse Hooper was appointed in her place, and she also had done good work, having had some very sick babies to attend to. They had all made wonderful progress, which spoke highly of her capabilities. It was with regret that they learned that she was to leave in the near future. It is with regret also that the committee was losing the services of Mrs. Carman (president) at the end of the financial year, owing to ill-health. Mrs. Carman had given three years of valuable service, and - the society took the' opportunity of placing on record its. sincere and grateful appreciation of her efforts and wishing her renewed health in the future. The receipts for the year were £143 6s. Td. There was a present credit balance of £l7. The nurse’s report gave the following statistics: Number of new baby cases 56, number of home visits 385, number of visits paid to Plunket rooms, by adults 1235, babies 1006, children 386; total, 2627. A satisfactory feature of the year’s work was the large proportion of normal breast-fed babies seen. Only 7 out of 56 were bottle fed, and these were mostly over six months old when first seen.’ An increasing number of mothers were getting into touch with the Plunket Nurse during the first few weeks after the birth of the baby, which was the ideal thing. The society’s aim is to keep the babies well by preventing early weaning and digestive troubles, and by showing the mothers the best’ methods and management. generally. To achieve the best results along these educational and preventive lines early contact was important The few cases of malnutrition or indigestion could have been prevented if the babies concerned had been under supervision from the first. There was still a general impression that the society was only concerned with the baby in the first year, and it was not sufficiently realised that care and supervision of the young baby was given with a view to building for the. future. Growth and development in the child was a continuous process, and good feeding and management were necessary throughout. Mrs. J. Campbell was elected president and Mrs. C. Cooper secretary. The former committee was re-elected with the addition of Mesdames A. J. MacPherson, J. C. Walsh and E. Butler. ELTHAM W.D.F.U. MEETS. ELECTION OF YEAR’S OFFICERS. The annual meeting of the Eltham branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held last Saturday, there being a good attendance. The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs. J. Cocker; vice-presidents, Mrs. H. R. Jordan, Mrs. H. Ogle; secretary, Mrs. Oliver; treasurer, Mrs. J. Rankin; advisory members, Mrs. E. Fletcher and Mrs. D. May; librarian, Mrs. Williams. Delegates to provincial executive, Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Fletcher; social committee, Mesdames Treweek, Rankin, Williams and Mace. The president’s report stated that eleven meetings were held during the year. The membership had increased by seven. The fourth birthday party was held in May and was attended by 100 members and visitors. A social afternoon was held in June and proved a success. The following demonstrations were ’ given: Lamp shades, slippers, toy making, wool mattresses, cushions and quilts, and use for old gramophone records. In December the branch catered for boys’ and girls’ clubs (championship judging day) for the third year in succession. A euchre party and dance was held at Rawhitiroa and realised £3 3s. 9d. During the winter the branch took its turn in helping at the relief depot, and the sum of £1 was donated io the Mayor’s Christmas cheer fund. Donations were also sent to Wairoa and the community chest. The Red Cross Society . and Manaia branch were assisted with parcels of clothing for needy cases. In March a gift afternoon was held on behalf of a family which had lost its home by fire. On April 8 the president and two delegates accompanied by other members attended a meeting at Stratford to consider the formation of a Central Taranaki provincial executive. Two of the members were on the ladies’ com-.

mittee on Eltham’s gala day for the unemployed, and the other members assisted with contributions of foodstuffs towards the catering. The year has been a busy one and successful financially and otherwise. The librarian’s report revealed a big increase in subscribers, and a very large supply of books on hand. At the conclusion of the meeting an excellent demonstration of handwork was given, and all details thoroughly explained by Mr. Matthews, who also had a large display of most useful and handsome articles.

WEDDINGS. KELLER—ASHER. The marriage of Miss Hope Doreen Asher, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. F. Asher, of Ngapuhi Road, Remuera, to Mr. John Christian Keller, elder son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keller, of Hokitika, was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church, Auckland, on Saturday, April 22. The Rev. C. A. B. Watson officiated, and the wedding music was played by Dr. W. E. S. Thomas. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Lionel Asher, wore a charming frock of white angel skin cut on straight flowing lines. A narrow Medici collar defined the neckline, and the long sleeves, which were widely puffed to the elbow, were outlined at the shoulder by narrow bands of plaited angel skin. The skirt was fashioned to form a long train, over which fell the tulle veil from a capette finished at each side of the head with a cluster of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of cream chrysanthemums. In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Hazel Keller, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Ina Stuart. The flower girls were Joan Asher and Betty Donald. The bridesmaids wore frocks of cherry and lilac San Toy crepe respectively with puffed georgette sleeves and gracefully flared skirts. They wore pic-

ture felt hats in the same shade as theh frocks, Miss Keller carrying a sheaf of gold flowers and Miss Stuart a sheaf of cherry flowers. The flower girls wore .frocks of primrose and powder blue open work felt hats bound with velvet They carried floral baskets of blue and lilac flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. Russell-Wood as best man, Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Peter Pan Cabaret Mrs Asher receiving her guests in a frock of wine Mechlin lace inlet with narrow georgette panels and a wine georgette coatee with black fur cuffs. With it she wore a black hat and carried a bouquei of cyclamens. Mrs. Lionel Asher, auni of the bride, wore a frock of nattier blue faille trimmed with flesh pink georgette and a hat to tone. TIPPETT-BAKER. A quiet wedding took place at Waitart on April 15, when Annie Goldsmith eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Baker, Urenui, was married to Vivian Seddon fourth son of Mir. and Mrs. J. Tippett Normanby. The officiating minister was the Rev. A. L, Dixon. The bride wore an ankle-length frock of navy blue uncrushable crepe and hat and shoes tc match. She carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisies. She was attended by her sister, Miss Ida Baker, who wore a frock of lemon silk with Juliet cap and shoes to match. She also carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisies.. Mr, Phillip Tippett, Te Ngutu, brother’ of the groom, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of-the bride’s parents, where about 60 guests were entertained. The numerous and costly presents testified to the popularity of both bride and bridegroom, although neither has been long residents of the district WHEN YOU LAUGH. “Her laughter tinkled like fairy bells pealing over the driven snow,” or some such phrase, is a familiar adornment oi the romantic novel. Translated into plain language, it conveys the fact that the heroine’s laugh is attractive. In fiction this fact goes without saying, but in life.. Is your laugh attractive ? When you laugh you are happy and you are not considering the effect of your laugh on others. Nevertheless, it has an effect; it can be pleasant and soothing or irritating. Do not think that because your voice is musical your laugh is necessarily pleasant. Lack of control in laughter often results in loud and piercing shrieks. They do not sound nice, and they effectively curb merriment in others. The jarring effect of an unpleasant laugh soon has its result. It has been said that an attractive girl becomes twice as attractive if she has a pleasant voice. If that is true she quadruples her appeal when hex laugh is musical. Control is the key to a pleasant laugh. Moderate your laughter in pitch and volume. Laugh as often as you like and as long as you like, but do not assault the eardrums of your friends with piercing top notes or sustained shouts.