Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16943, 18 January 1923, Page 10

Women Folk

By

"STELLA"

“ Stella " will be glad to receive items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

Mrs Doyle and uer two daughters motored in from Blenheim yesterday

Mr and Airs Frank Clark, of Brad ford. England, arrived from Wellington this morning. Mr and Airs C. Leeming, who came up from Timaru yesterday, are goinju an to Akaroa to-day.

M. and Mdme Blomme arrived from Wellingtcfn this morning and are stay big at the Clarendon. Mr and Airs G. K. Storey, of Dun edin. are at the Clarendon, having come down from Wellington last night. Aliss Kathleen Glerdining is in Chridchurcli after a holiday spent in the North Island. Mrs Alaurice Harper and Aliss Har per. who have been spending a few days in the city, have returned to I ake Heron.

Dr and Mrs Garnet-Leary and Miss M’Bride, of Afelbourne, who have been visiting Alount Cook, came up to Christchurch yesterday

Mrs Harold Fisher, of Albury, and her two children, who have been at the United Service, have gone to Akaroa.

Airs J. A. Alurdoch and her son. Air i. D. Alurdoch, of Hokitika, who have been in Timaru for a few days, have returned to Christchurch and are staying at the Clarendon The visiting lady tennis players were taken for a motor drive round the city and suburbs this afternoon. They will soend a quiet evening in preparation for the opening game* to-morrow. A dinner party and ball were given at Government House. Auckland, on Tuesday night by the Governor-General and Viscountess Jellicoe. in honour of Admiral Gilly and the officers of the French warship Jules Alichelet. Airs G. L. Gregg and Aliss Hamilton, of Half Aloon Bay, Stewart f lsland, and Aliss Al’Alillan, of Chertsev, who have been on the round trip—Blenheim, Nelson, and ti*=> Coast—have re turned to Christchurch, and are etav ing at Warner’s.

Did you ever come across the Scottish wish that’s much used in the Western Highlands? It’s embrmdered on bridal gifts and engraved anniversary gifts and engraved on anniversary gifts and runs. “ May the mouse never leave vour food chest with a tear in its eye!”

Members of the Wellington Science Congress interested m botany had an opportunity of seeing a number of specimens of New Zealand wild flower?, berries, and flowering trees which had been specially oollectad for the occasion at the laboratory oil Alonday afternoon The occasion was made a social one. and a delightful afternoon tea was given on the occasion by Dr and Mr.'. Cockayne.

A concert party, a-ranged by Airs J. C. Holmes, journeyed to the Jubilee Home last evening, those contributing to the programme being Miss Nellie Ppencer, Mi*3 Sutherland, Miss Wood (pianist©). Aliss Mahon (recitation). Air O’Sullivan (Dunedin) Mr Jack and Mr Whipworc-h. National glees wero sung by the combine! company. On behalf of the patients the matrou thanked the performerfor giving them enjoyable an evening, the patty, being afterwards entertained at supper. Cars to convey the party were kindly provided by Air H. Kennedy. Wheai I*ord Claud Hamilton—who has retired from the chairmanship of the Great Eastern—was first presented to Queen Victoria at the age of four, he was in a had temper, for the Queen was occupying the family house in Scotland, and he bad been turned out of his nursery to make way for the Royal children. Lord Frederic Hamilton relates that his mother, after telling Her Majesty. “ This is mv second boy.” said to Claud, “ Make your bow dear.” but “ my brother, his heart still hot within him at being expelled from his nursery, instead of bowing, stood on bis bead in his kilt, and remained like that.”

A. deputation from the Auckland Methodist Women's Missionary Auxiliary waited upon Queen Salote, of Tonga, at her residence. Uplands Road. Renuera. in response to an invitation to bid farewell to two of the widows of late Tongari teachers, who had done noble work in the Solomons, says an Auckland paper. The native women, with their children, ieft by the Narua on Thursday for their heme in Tonga. The Queen accepted a small token of appreciation from the executive of the auxiliary. One of the members of the auxiliary has in her possession the first book printed in Tonga, and the Queen was greatly interested in seeing it.

Strong support to the baby bonus system has been given by the women of Papua. Judge Murray. LieutenantGovernor of Papua, has spoken of the enthusiasm with which the idea had been taken up. “ The flact that 1 Bonus * is now a popular name for tho Papuan children,” he said, “is evidence of this.” ‘ ; The intention of the system is to single out the mothers of large famiHe* as worthy of distinction in their villages. Tt would appear that our aim haa already been realised in some part** of the territory. A regular family fete is held, and everybody rolls up attired in theiT best ornaments to go and see ‘ Mother * get the bonus. Women without children sewn quite under a cloud.” The Lieutenant' Governor said that if h woman had ffcmlr drSdren living, her h-c*bond’* taxes were remitted «ad she received a bonus of ss, with another shilling for every addition to the family. ,r Taken as a whole, the native population is ste»diV official estimate is roughly 675,000.”

Airs M’Lean, Christchurch, is in Timaru.

Aliss M. St John Smith has returned from a three weeks’ visit to Timaru.

Air and Airs F. Jones and childrer (Wnddington) are spending a few day: at Sumner.

Air and Airs W. Palmer and faraib left Timaru on Tuesday for Christ

Aliss Jessie Gebbie, of TecTdhsutcni, left vesterday for Dunedin for a shore holiday.

Airs E. C. Ourtis arrived yesterday from Christchurch on a visit to -Mrs Curtis, Timaru.

Airs Herbert Rlworthy and family have returned to “ Craigmore,” after a visit to “ Glen more.”

Mr and Airs C. J. Aliller. Timaru have temporarily taken Airs Burns' r house at Orari.

Mr and Airs Jas. Murray, Dunedin, who have been spending a few weeks with their son Air E. B. C. Alurray, Auckland, spent Friday in Christchurch and went south on Saturday.

Aliss Margaret Al’Cormack and Aliss Alison Liggins have left on an extended holiday to Dunedin, and will be the guests of Airs W. S. Hindmarsh, of Roslyn.

Dr and Airs Garnet-Leary (Melbourne), Aliss Blythe (Sydney). Airs and the Aliases Frostick (Christchurch). Airs and Miss Mills (Feilding) and Mrs Cowper (Dunedin) are staying at th o Hydro Grand Hotel, Timaru.

On Tuesday last, after having served seven and a half years in the office of Messrs'T. Armstrong and Co.. Victoria Square. Miss Al. Wilson was presented with a Royal Doulton salad bo-wl. and dishes to match, also a flower bowl. In making the presentation. Air G. E. Good referred to the good-fellowship that had existed between the recipient and her fellow workers during the term of her service, and stated that the gift was a small token of the esteem in which she was held b\ those who associated with her. Air T. Jones, in responding on behalf of Miss Wilson, heartily thanked the donors for their kind wishes and handsome gift, after which heartv cheers were given for Aliss "Wilson. JANE, LTD . 733, COLOMBO STREET. Madame Jane’s showroom is rich in attractive garments for present wear. Not only is the quality of everything offered unimpeachable, but the value is unsurpassed. Take a nary gabardine coat frock, most originally trimmed with steel Railheads—banded low on the figure—a youthful and modish garment, attractively priced at 9 guineas. For wear with this delectable gown, a choice of chic navy hats, small or large, each carrying its own particular appeal—an appeal enhanced by the price, 425. 1682