Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16735, 17 May 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

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Mr and Mrs H. Smith (Greymoutb) left for the south this morning. Mr White Parsons (Hawke’s Bay) is visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs B. A- Peat, oversea visitors from London, are guests at Warner's. Mrs A. L. Zouch, of Ashburton, and her son are among the guests at the Clarendon. Mrs Mervyn Stevenson is spending tile school holidays in Timaru with her children. Mr and Mrs Hugh Denniston (Chili), who arrived some two or three weeks ago in the Dominion, are staying with Lady Denniston, at Cashmere. Mrs and Mrs A. B. Waldie arrived n Christchurch yesterday from Taranaki and are remaining a few days at Werner's. Mrs Kent and Miss Florence EKent, of Worcester Street, Linwood, are spending a short holiday in Wellington. Miss Merle Andrew and Mr I. Andrew came up from Waihao Downs last, night and are staying at the United ServiceMrs Hoare and Miss Wright, of Christ's College, who have been on a holiday visit to Hanmer House, Hanmer, have returned home. Miss Patterson of the Health Department, is at present staying at Cashmere, at Knritane, as the guest of the Christchurch branch of the Plunket Society- She will remain to assist Di Truby King, when he begins his health campaign in Canterbury next month. An afternoon arty was given at Bishops Court, Wellington, yesterday, by .. irs Sprott, in aid of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The Rev M. Thompson, organising secretary, gave an interesting address to a large and appreciative audience. 'Hie May number of “ Fashions for All,” received from Messrs Gordon and Uotch, contains some excellent examples of the newest styles, together with three practical paper patterns, and a page of clear directions as to how to make them up. The knitted sports coat is especially attractive with its smart border of brushed wool, and could easily bo made bv any competent knitter. I recommend the May number to all lovers of smart fashions. In connection with Dt Truby King’s health campaign, the Y.W-C.A. has arranged for a physical training class, which is held on Tuesdays, under the direction of a member of the British Association of Physical Training, says a Wellington paper. These classes achould be of special benefit to anyone who is not strong enough for ordinary gymnastic courses, or who has any physical disability, as individual atten tion will be given and remedial exercises taught. As Dr King points out. it is possible for anyone who suffers from the common ailments of digestion* etc., which render so many people unfit, to become normal without the use of medicine or any difficult regime ; and these exercises are scientifically designed to deal with such cases. A very fine tribute to the work of Mrs Porter, Dominion organiser of the Women’s National Reserve, was paid by Mrs Corliss, the Dominion president, at the Q/e-sidential Nursery meeting held in Wellington last week- The nursery, said Mrs Corliss, was first thought of and planned by Mrs Porter. The fund was organised and raised largely by her efforts, and she carried the work through splendidly, making others as enthusiastic as herself, and putting up with many discouragements with courage and patience. Mrs Porter's appointment as president of the Residential Nursery Committee was made with great enthusiasm. Mrs Philip Snowden, in refusing an invitation to contest the Sutton Divi sion of Plymouth in the Labour interest. gave hei reaosns thus:—-** I would not in any circumstances stand against Lady Astor. lam a Labour woman, and will make personal sacrifices for a cause to which l am devoting my life, but the stand which Lady Astor makes for great moral issues, and the earnest work she i* doing for women and children, both in Parliament and in the country, make her services invaluable. We could not afford to lose her, and under no persuasion would I lend myself to any movement which might remove her from the Briti«!i Parliament.”

DON’T SUFFER RHEUMATISM. For Rheumatism and its kindred ailments there is no medicine to compare with Rheumo. It works safely, promptly and surely—completely banishing the pain, inflammation and swelling. Rheumo is a solvent of uric acid- —it drives the cause from the system —the only way in which permanent relief oan be obtained. Rheumo is a medicine —not a liniment. It goes to the root of the trouble. Get a bottle Start the cure. 2s fid and 4s 6d everywhere.

Mr and Mrs W\ Krkpatrick (Reddiffs) and Miss Murphy (Riccarton) are staying at Kennedy’s Bush Rest House. Mrs C. Cordner, “ W'oodlawn,’’ is spending a few weeks with Mrs B. Coleman, Roseneatli Terrace, Haitaitai, Wellington. Mr and Mrs W. Power left Christchurch last week for their home at Albury, .South Canterbury, after touring the Nortli Island. The monthly long night dance of the Christchurch Plain Dance Assembly will be held to-morrow night at the Beckenham Hall. Dancing will commence at 7.30 p.m. and Mr Wood’s full orchestra will supply the music. A delightful evening, in the form of a. surprise party, took place at the r*-sidenco of Mrs A. Rattray, Riccarton, in aid of the foot hall and cricket queen (Miss Belie Rattray). Each guest brought a gift. The evening was devoted to music, dancing and competitions. The marriage recently took place at the Petone Methodist Church, the Rev Mr Blair officiating, of Mr Alfred Voyce, only surviving son of Mrs Voyoe, "Wellington, and formerly of Christchurch, and the late T. G. Voyce, of Christchurch, to Miss Ngaire Tovey, third daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Tovey, of Petone. The bride, who was given away by her father, was in a dainty dress of ivory crepe de chine finished with pearls and an overdress of georgette, and wore a wreath and veil She carried a bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern, and touches of pink. The bridesmaid, Miss Vera Voyce, only sister of the bridegroom, wore aprioot crepe de chine and a large black hat with grape trimmings, and carried a bouquet of golden tinted flowers and autumn leaves- The little flower girl was Miss Joan Craig, of Petone. and she wore a dainty blue frock with a white net overdress, and carried a basket of pink flowers. The best man was Mr H. Eagle, of Wellington. Lady Rhondda was in excellent form at a luncheon given in her honour by the Welsh Circle of the Lyceum Club, with Mrs Roy-Batty, F.R G S., in the chair. There was much laughter when the guest of day confessed that she at times agreed with Lord Aberconway (who proposed “ Ladies in Both Houses ”), when ho said thnt after forty years’ experience of Parliament he could not imagine why anyone wanted to be a member. There was another outburst of merriment when Lady Rhondda regretted that no third sex could be evolved to grapple with the difficulties of the time, but reminded her audience that, as Mrs Poyse said, where women were concerner: “God Almighty made them to match the men.’’ Mr Ernest Evans M.P., pleased the women guests by saying that the presence of women M.P.’s had already made a difference to the House of Commons, and he added a kind word for Mrs Wintringliam’s speeches, which were of “ com mendable brevity.” The marriage recently took place at the Petone Methodist Church of Mr Alfred Voyce, only surviving son of Mrs Voyce, Rintoul Street, Wellington, and formerly of Christchurch, and the late Mr T. G. Voyce, of Christchurch, to Miss Ngair© Tovey, third daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Tovey, of Islington Street, Petone. The bride, who was given away by her father, was in a dainty dress of ivory crepe de chine, with an overdress of georgette and pearls, and wore a wreath and veil. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern, with touches of pink. The bridesmaid was Miss Vera Voyce. She wore apricot crepe de chine, and a large black hat with grape trimmings, and carried a bouquet of goldon-tinted flowers and autumn leaves. The little flower girl was Miss Joan Craig, who wore a dainty blue frock with a white net overdress, and earned a basket of pink flowers. The best man was Mr H. Eagle, of Wellington. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s parents. The bride and bridegroom left for the North, the bride travelling in a navy blue serge costume, with a black panno velvet ihat, with touches of pink. Miss Chaplm, BA. honorary secretary of the New Zealand Women Teachers’ Association, was presented by the Mayoress of Wellington (Mrs R. A. Wright), on behalf of the association, with a handsome pendant, set with pearls and amethysts, as an expression of appreciation of excellent work performed. In thanking the donors, Miss Chaplin spoke of the origin of the W.T-A., which grew out of a correspondence between Miss Phoebe Myers and herself, the need of association and meeting between women teachers being most apparent to them. The association had been in existence for about eight years, anci there was no doubt as to its benefits and necessity. Mie& Chaplin spoke feelingly about the interest of women teachers in the proper development of children, whom they regarded as of the first importance in the economy of the world. The development of character meant development of race, and Miss Chaplin doubted if the State fully realised this fact. Women teachers were not free to do what they knew was best. If it were true that the best teaching for children lay along the lines of natural adoptability, the earns belief should be applied to the teacher. In the primary Bchoois the woman teacher had been held back If opportunities were given her for development, she would develop, and that development would be good lor the race. If she were cribbed, cabined, and confined, her natural abilities allowed no expansion, it was impossible to get her best results. To give wider opportunities to the woman teacher to-day was but to be in accord with the spirit of the times.

MOTHER AND HOME. Good Comradeship.—What a man dosires in a woman is comradeship. He wants to be able to reveal to her the innermost workings of his mind; his ambitions his dreams and hopes—even if they are foolish. One cannot defend the masterful man who attempts to woo his beloved with the aid of a pickaxe. No man who was really in. love ever had the pluck to adopt such methods. After all, who but woman is responsible for man’s conception of her? If a girl insists upon showing no interest in any/subjects other than dancing, flirting and kissing, what man with any claim to good breeding will attempt to lore© upon her a conversation that is obviously unwelcome? In the great lottery of matrimony both sides must give and take. A Smiling Baby.- It is a pretty sight to see a baby smile, but only healthy babies are cheerful, and when they arc fretful, peevish, or continually discontented, it means that there is something wrong with their physical wellbeing. The troubles that most little ones suffer from are digestive" ones, such as colic, flatulence, or hiccough, and though these may cause them extreme discomfort, yet speedy relief may be obtained from the usual remedies. The Training of Children.—The latitude to be allowed children in being brought forward to entertain guests has always been a questionable point, and the prospect of living in a less circumscribed circle has brought the perplexity nearer. It seems in this, as in most home problems, there should be a golden moan. The Drug Peril.— A serious problem has arisen in connection with the taking of drugs, and that is, the great headway the taking of cocaine has made. The taking of this insidious drug, so popular because of the first effects, which are distinctly stimulating, is one of the most deadly habits that can possibly he contracted, since, like most bad habits, it soon gains a vice-like grip of the person foolish enough to experiment with it. It is even more disastrous for women than men, as, their nervous systems being far more complicated, the drug takes a firmer and a more speedy hold. Preventing Chaps.—Always dry the hands very carefully with a soft towel after washing. And if you have washing up to do, wash the hands in soft warm water afterwards, and then rub them with vinegar. This last-named treatment is splendid for preventing chilblains and roughness. Needless to say, as children grow up. the all-protecting, mother-love of early days must give way to a much more sisterly attitude. “ My mother’s just like a big sister to me.’’ says one •writer, and there couldn’t be a better phrase to illustrate the attitude of the really successful woman towards her growing-up, or grown-up, girl. Treated as a person of judgment and proper feeling, allowed to decide for herself whenever the question is not too hard for her. a girl will grow up sure that

mother always understands, and that she need never hide anything from her for fear of its causing difficulties between them. And this is the only true position between mother and child. Renovating Leather. —To make neglected leather straps pliable again,

soak them for an hour in warm soapy water. Hang them up to dry, and afterwards polish with brown boot polish. Pleasures of Make-believe. —All children love dearly to live in a land of make-believe. This dramatic sense

should bo fostered. Give them a few worthless odds and ends, and they will spend weeks of happy holiday in a make-believe world of their own, probably ending in a magnificent twentyminutes drawing-room entertainment. Like older people, they enjoy giving a philanthropic turn to their amusements ; but they act for sheer jov. How dearly the kiddies love to make a collection at these little shows of theirs on helm If of some local charity 1 This spirit should be encouraged.