WOMENFOLK

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17142, 11 September 1923, Page 4

WOMENFOLK

A CHRONICLE OF SOCIAL EVENTS

By

STELLA

Mrs W. IVauchop (Christchurch) is aying in Timaru at present.

Mr and Mrs L. Rutherford, of Mendip Hills, are in town for a few days. Miss Peggy Seymour, of Gisborne, Is visiting friends in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs A. E. Kerr have're turned to Timaru after a week’s stay in Christchure^. Mr and Mis George Bake-well, of New York, arrived from Wellington this morning. Mr and Mrs E. A. Pigeon (Wai-iti Road, Timaru) have returned from Christchurch. Mrs Hansell (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Percy Elworthy (“Gordon’s Valley”). Mrs Gerald Bowen (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Bernard Tripp (“ Orielton ”). / Mrs Armstrong (Chalmers Street, Timaru) who has been the guest of her daughter. Mrs Denson, Riccarton, returned to Timaru yeserday. Miss Cardale, secretary of the Society for the Protection o£ Women and Children, left last night for Auckland, where she will attend, as a delegate, the meeting of the National Council of New Zealand Women. Miss Isabel Wilford left Wellington for Sydney last week with her parents, Mr T. M. Wilford. M.P.. Leader of the Opposition, and Mrs Wilford. Miss Wilford, who has chosen a theatrical career, has been spending some weeks in New Zealand. Mrs Sarah Shoemaker Farley, of Pennsylvania, U.S., grandmother of twelve children, has. won the degree of Bachelor of Science in tho botany course at the State College. She is fifty-five years old. She determined to tnake agriculture her later-life avocation because she believes that meddlesome mothers-in-law are tho result of idleness. At their residence, Thackeray Street, Christchurch, on Tuesday last, was celebrated tho golden wedding of Mr T. M. Fowke. ex-senior railway guard, and Mrs Fowke. Between twenty and thirty relatives sat down to tea. 'During the repast the cako was cut and tho toast of the couple was proposed and responded to. Hie toast of Mrs Childs, who was one of the bridesmaids, also was honoured. A very pleasant evening was spent by those gathered together for the occasional e Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers has just stated that women will not be admitted to meinbe»ship. Several applications have been made* by women, but, under the new decision, these will be refused. In this matter Hull has followed London’s lead. At the recent annual meeting of shipbrokers in the Humber district it was stated that several applies ions hat 1 come from women who wished to be enrolled. The meeting declared itself against any alteration of the by-laws for opening the door to these newcomers. A woman lectured in London before tho Royal Institution recently for the first time in history. Japan is asking for women in its War Office. Draftsmanship ia the qualification required. Argentina has just appointed a woman farmer and writer as vice-master of agriculture. Women in the Philippines are hoping to have the vote, soon. The Filipino works side by side .with the man for tlie .support of the family, but a,t present she has no rights, and may nos own or sell anything. A sale of baskets and trays made by the disabled soldiers at Rannerdale Home will be held in the lobby of Everybody’s Picture Theatre (by kind permission of the management) on Saturday morning next, and also a cake and sweet stall. Disabled men have been busy for some months and it. is to be hoped that there will be a good sale of their work, which is excellent. After payment for the cane the soldiers receive the proceeds. Princess Ileana, tho youngest daughter of the King and Queen of Rumania, is, it is said, to marry King Boris of Bulgaria. As the princess is only fourteen years old, it is quite likely that tlie\report is at least premature, though so fur it has not been conradicted. Princess Ileana two sisters are now queens—one is Elizabeth of Greece and the other. Marie of Serbia—so, should the talked-of marriage with King Boris matrialise, all three daughters of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Rumania will be the consorts of reigning kings. They are all beautiful and very attractive. Tho Queen of Rumania was Princess Marie, daughter of the Duke of SaxeCoburg and Gotha, and is therefore a grand-daughter of Queen Victoria and first cousin of King George V. A three-act comedy entitled “Belinda." was given on Saturday night at the Upper Sanatorium, Cashmere by Mrs Marsh and party. The cast included Mrs Beswick as Belinda, Miss Theo Beswick as Delia. Miss N. Marsh as Betty, Mr Marsh as Jack Tremavne . Mr Robinson as Mr Baxter and Mr Loughnan as Mr Devenish. The enter« v tainment was thoroughly__fiujoyed by the staff, and patients. “Belinda” is to be staged for charitable purposes in the Choral Hall shortly and the appreciation shown on Saturday nigjht augurs well for its success. At the conclusion of the entertainment the party were heartily thanked and cheered.

On Saturday evening a surprise party organised by Mr Watson Switzer visited tho residency of Mr and Mrs Bartlett, Madras Sftreet, as a surprise to Miss Mabel Bartlett. An enjoyable time was spent in games and competition, and altogether a veryhappy time was spent. During the evening a dainty supper was served by the surprisers. Those present included : Mr and Mrs* Bartlett, Mr and Mrs S. Harrington, Misses M. Bartlett, G. Tibbs. E. Dudley, E. Thorne, E. and E. Meynell, M. Schumacher, T. Landerv, A. and E. Bartlett and N- Harrington, Messrs W. Switzer, N. and R. Hcddinott, R. Meynell, G. Ellis, F. Thorne, W. Walls, J. and G. A’Court and B. BucknerColonel Blue Ring Golf Balls.—The manufacturers are offering a SILVER CUP for the N.Z. Championship for the winner using Colonel Blue Ring Golf Balls. We can supply theso balls 40s dozen. Reece’s, 661-3, Colombo St. * ,6 VARICOSE LEGS OR VAREX? When hospitals and operations have failed, Varex has permanently cured bad legs. It proves daily that this is not an extravagant claim. Is it to be further suffering or a complete euro with Varex P Write for free pamphlet. Ernest Healey, Chemist. Foxton. Local Representative: Nurse Curtis, 249- Manchester Street. 2

Dr and Mrs Sheffield, of Rakaia, are visiting tho West Coast. The monthly concert arranged by Mrs Ben Saville was given at the Christchurch oHspital on Friday afternoon when an excellent programme of bright and joyous songs, recitations and violi and piano solos were given to an appreciative audience. Many encores •received a generous response. The following ladies contributed items: — Miss Paula Scherek (violin), Miss Gwen Bellamy (songs), Mrs Saville (songs and recitations), Miss Kitty Lund and Miss V. Kendall (piano and solos). Miss Lund also played the accompaniments. Last Thursday evening a fancy dress surprise party visited the home of Mr and Mrs Aitken, at 888, Colombo Street.. A jolly time was spent, dancing and games being held on the spacious lawn which was brilliantly illuminated. The prize fer the most original fancy dress costume was awarded to Miss Peggy Vass, and humorous recitations were rendered by Mr Skinner. Among those present were :—Mesdames Vass and Hignett, 1 Mises Mabel M’Grath, Mary Aitken, E. Volle-r, Peggy Vass, D. Gray, M. Brice, Bonnie Haines, Doris Habgood, Rita Gregg, C. R. Aitken, Phyllis Elliott, Muriel Cameron, A. Collins, C. Vass, M. Gray, A. Maclaren, Doris Palmer, G. Shadracli, Messrs B. MaeLaelilan, K. Sim, A. C. Street, J. I>. Vass, C. J. Goodman-Goode. E. Robertson. L. France, H. Siiifant, C. Rosanowski, C. J. Doherty, J. P. Dnnhilir‘‘S. Woodward. M. Skinner, R. Jarman. 11. Thackwell, J M’Clurg, J. Edwards, S. Millar. W. Thomas. W. 'F. Ibbotson, B. Paterson. N. Blackler, J. Cassels. H. Henwood. B. Keys, A. Clemens and R. H. Thackwell.

At the monthly meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children the members present were:— The Revs C. A. Fraer, W. Baumber, J. Harris, Mesdames F. Biltcliffe. Pairman, A. Watson. Tomlinson. W. J. Roberts, W. J. Hunter, Deards (collector). Sister Ruth, Messrs S. McCarthy, Mackey (honorary treasurer) and Miss Cardale (secretary). Apologies were received from Mesdames Herbert, Malcolm and Commandant Ditman. The secpetary reported that the City Council had granted £SO to the/ society and also one day a year for a street collection. The secretary stated that since the last meeting there had been thirty new cases, 106 old cases revisited, 154 visitors to the office, sevqri adoption reports and thirty-eight miscellaneous visits. The secretary was granted two weeks holiday to enable her to attend (as a delegate) the National Council of \\ omen of New Zealand in Auckland