AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 19, 10 May 1911, Page 63

AUCKLAND.

May 8. The Plunket Nurses. IT is a case of “take care of the babies, and the men will take care of themselves”; this was amply demonstrated at the meeting of the Plunket Nurses’ Society on Monday, held in the City Council Chambers, when we learnt some most interesting facts in regard to the working and the results of this splendid society during the past year. An additional interest was given to the meeting by the presence of her Excellency Lady Islington, who very graciously took the chair, and conducted the meeting in a most charming and businesslike manner. The secretary (Mrs. W. 11. Parkes) —who I may say is a most enthusiastic one—was called upon to read her report, which she did in a masterly manner. It was a condensed history of the movement, and was interesting, and gave ample room for thought. During the past year the two Plunket nurses employed in the Auckland district, had 240 new cases in their care, and had paid 2640 visits, anil in addition 714 visits were paid to the office in Chancery Lane. After the election of officers. Her Excellency, who is really a good public speaker, keeping well to her subject, and making some very telling points, summed the whole subject up beautifully, when she said “As girls unfortunately seem to have no intuitive knowledge how to feed and -care for and cloth their babies, would it not be better to drop some of the higher brandies of education and specialise more in this very important subject.” These sentiments were fully endorsed bv Mr L. J. Bagnall. Mr Arthur Myers,’ M.P.. and Mr J. W. Coleman, who all made short speeches. After a very hearty vote of thanks to Her Excellency for presiding. the meeting broke up. ' The officers elected for the coming year were as follows;—Patroness. Her Excellence Ladv Islington: president. Mrs T. C. Williams’; vice-presidents, Mrs Crossley and Mrs Buckland; lion, treasurer. Miss Bagnall; lion, secretary. Mrs W. H. Parkes; hon. assistant secretaries. Mesdames Coleman, A. M. Myers and Stone’: ■committee. Mesdames Coleman, Lucas. Bloomfield. Geddes. Oliphant. Stone, McDowell. Bedford. Devore, J. C. Macky. Carr. Ralph, Munro Clark, Rathbone. A. Clark. Hutchison. Roberton, Clark. Fowlds, Nelson. Napier, Guiness, E. Benjamin, Jas. Buttle. MoLaehlin, Culpan, and Sisters Cecil, Hannah, Esther, and Kenneth; medical advisory board. Drs. Bedford, Roberton. Parkes. Ferguson, Inglis. Purchase, Marsack, Guiness, and A vote of thanks was given to Mrs McCosh Clark tylio, for the past, year, had been president, ,and always keenlv interested in the but' who unfortunately lias; resigned. Her Ex elleney was attended by Miss StapletonCotton and C'aptain Shannon. An Enjoyable Party. Mr and Mrs Sydney Nathan gave a most enjoyable party on Wednesday, 3rd May, in the Society of Arts rooms. The ventilation of this room, or rather the want of it, was much improved, and the night being tine, with a nice crisp feeling in the air. dancing was a delightful pleasure, and everyone seemed to have a good time. The lower hall was transformed into a series of cosy corners. with tall clumps of greenery, ami mirrors placed in all sorts of unexpected places. The buffet was in the small supper room, ices and various iced cups being served there all the time. We had a delightful supper down in the lower room, served at small tables, and at long tables placed round two sides. The floor of the danving room was in perfect condition, and the music good. After being received by our host and hostess, and the debutante of honour. Miss Dorothy Nathan, we had time to

look round and admire the pretty girls and pretty frocks. Mrs Sydney Nathan wore a lovely grey frock in a deep tone, with lovely lace dyed to the rx.it ton* of the ninon, with some lovely embroidery of dull grey bugles, a bouquet of shaded mauve chrysanthemums, completed a beautiful toilette; Miss Norothy Nathan looked charming in an exquisite frock of white cliarmeuse satin, with long straight tunie of chiffon; round thknees was a band of fine tucks divided with long bands of lovely silver bugles; the edge of the tunie was finislie.l with a narrow baud of the same trimming; the top of the bodiee and the sleeves were

•composed of the same lovely trimming, with a dainty yolk edged with pearls, a fillet of pearls was worn in her pretty fair hair, and a beautiful bouquet of white flowers with a few pale pink roses, completed the toilette. There'were four other debutantes: Miss Winnie Alexander, who looked graceful in a trained frock of ivory white satin, witli some real laee on the bodiee. ami carried a lovely bouquet of pink and white roses; Miss Jessie Geddes looked handsome in her soft white froek and pretty bouquet ; Miss Marjorie Lindsay wore a prettv frock of crepe de chine over soft white satin, and a snood of white safin which was very becoming; Miss Muriel Payton wore a dainty froek of cliarmeuse with a tunic of Slotted net. and tinv white flowers in her hair. The dance epen-d with lancers, and the debutantes formed a set with Miss Roysie Greig. All the debutantes carried their bouquets, an I the effect was very charming. Mrs Baume, sen., wore a handsome frock of black satin with silver dewdrop net.

-f tiled witfi Wack late with tabs of black velvet on it; Mrs Myers wore a handsome black velvet, with some fine white lace on the bodice; Mrs A. Coleman wore a lovely heliotrope and grey ninon frock; Mrs Lucas Bloomfield looked handsome, frocked in rich cream satin with touches of gold and a red swirl of tulle in her hair: Mrs Duthie wore a Tbvety blue frock: Mrs 4. Brown, cream lace over Satin, with smart black aigrette in her hair: Mrs C. Buddle wore blue ninon: Mrs P. Lawrence, white satin and lace; Mrs Drummond Ferguson wore a lovely frnck of white oatin. with overdress oF black chiffon with painted pink flowers on it. veiled with a tunic of blue silver dewdrop net and hands of pale blue charmpuse. the effect being very charming and wa< nm h a Imired; Mrs Lindsav wore a handsome black frock; Mi’S Cote, white with nverdre-s of chiffon with pink flowers on it; Mfa* Gwvnewn Cole wore her dainty debutante frock: Mrs Bob Isaacs was a graceful figure in ivory satin and lace, draped with a golden brown scarf: Miss Edith Isaacs wore a daintv pink ninon and silver frock: Mrs Edmiston, not and laee, with deep cream lace: Mrs Greig, black: Mrs PosenthaT was a gorgeous figure in palest blue eharmeuse satin. with tunic of lovely cloth of gobi and golden emhrniderie*. and a lovely scarf of heavy lace; Mrs. Burns jun., wore a prettv white frock veiled with blade floral ninon; Mr Alex. Ferguson, b’' k not and laee over yellow silk; Miss Alice Walker, rich ivorv satin with touch of rich coral pink ; Mrs George Roberta wore a rich black velvet gown draped ■with some exquisite real lace; Mrs Pavton. black and white toilette; Mrs Noel Bamford wore an uncommon shade of cerise: Mrs H. O. Nolan, a dainty frock of heliotrope ninon, with long embroideries ; Mis« Dorothy Nolan wore such a pretty flora] ninon, with pink roses over white satin: Miss Una Puddle looked charming in ivory ere dp de chine, with narrow bands of satin and a daintv touch of pink in her hair: Miss Nellie Waller wnrp a very smart white frock draped with a wide «carf of persimmon mellow, which was v«rv effective; Miss Mvra P'-od looked nice in a daintv pink t ’-'-ck : Miss Dildo Bloomfield wore a nale V o cr«r»e de chine over satin; Miss F’’-.nn Pioree looked nice in a pale shade of nink: Vi — Horrocks looked nice in white; Miss Gwen Beale, who always looks nrettv. wore gray charmew with ameti'.V't embroidery; Miss Svbil Payton wore her prettv bridesmaid frock, which was verv becoming; Miss Stevenson, a pretty dark girl. wnn» green satin with black rot tunic; Miss Mary Towle wore a prettv shade of can de nil ninon, banded with satin: Miss Lorna Towle wore white; Miss Mary Geddes, white: Miss Fra ter. black ninon over satin, with touches of jetted laco : Miss Dolly Denniston. white spotted ninon over white silk: Miss Ruth Spencer wore her pretty debnHnte’* frnck, and looked very pretty; Mi«s Devore wore a charming nink ninon frock: Miss Natcn • Wellington! wore a short frock of white satin, with pale blue ninon tunic: Miss Winnie Colter, short white frock, with the tunic ejgpfi v.-’th a bonier of lovely lace-. Mrs C V IT- ton wore a hand-ome blue and gold frock; Mrs Ltraiason, pale blue; Miss (•'■> -tridgel. enronMion blue ninon over white satin; Miss Judy Barnett wore a prettv heliotrope ninon over white; Miss Jessie Fra ter. ci»*l blue and white ninon: Miss Snodgrass looked nice In white; Miss Vera Outhip wore pale blue: Miss Nosta Thomas wore a smart frock of white sat in. with gray ninon tunic: Miss Ruth Buckland wore blue: Miss Hazel Buckland wore a very pretty white ninon and satin frock; Miss Irene Carr wore white, with dainty nink roses In her hair: Miss Jessie Reid; MiAs Caro looked pretty in palest gray : Miss-Brown wore a graceful frock of palest blue with some lovely dull silver embroidery on it: Mi-s Pubv Coleman wore her lovely white and silver debutante’s frock; Miss T’rsula Williams t Gi-'borne) looked dainty In ivory charmensp; Miss Mamie Hesketh wore pink: Mis* Brend i wore electric Line, with darker blue emhroiderieaMbs Una launders wi« admired in her daintv heliotrope and white frock: Miss H-lliI.v; Mi-s Muriel Dargaville. To each of the debutantes M - Nathan prp*pn’’nd d inty little silver glove mirror”. which they wore during the evening tied with narrow white r;bbcrr. To Welcome Bishop and Mrs. Crossley. The Choral Hall overflowed w th peop!rt on Friday night eager to welcome their new Bi-hop and Mr”. Crmh'-y. Our new Mayor, Mr. C. J. Parr, oc upied th' hi’r <Wd vas greeted Oth i round of applause, when he came on the pl t-

form, accompanied by Mrs. Parr. They welcomed' Bishop Crossley and Mrs. f'rossley when they arrived. Afterwards, Mr. Parr in a brief speech, extended a citizen welcoiua to the guests. A series of addresses were presented to his Lordship, first by Mr. C. J. Tunks, on behalf of the clergy and people. Then a most interesting weh-ome from the Maoris was read by Mr. Hone Papahia. and translated by Mr. H. Hawkins. Tkew followed a welcome to Mrs. Crossley, startin'* —Welcome to thee our mother. Mrs. Crossley gracefully rose ami listened to their address. and took it with a. sweet smile, which I am sure must have won the heart of Mr. Hone Papahia. Then the ministers of other denominations presented Bishop C rosslcy with a splendid address. To this, though presented last, his Lordship replied first, and seemed to be very much touched with the kindly thought and welcome embodied in the address. Bishop Crossley possesses a good musical voice, and he made a very tine speech indeed, which was listened to with the greatest attention and interest. In the most charming manner Bishop Crossley thanked Archdeacon Calder, with whom he Mad eome so much in contact for his kindly thought and helpfulness; also Canon McMurray, a parishioner of whose the Bishop claimed to Ig and one he hoped would give the vicar satisfaction. His Lordship spoke of Hie good work done, by Archdeacons Cole and W ill is, and finished his speech in the most artistic manner. He said he had a family motto of which he was very proud, “Credo et amo.” The message represented himself, for he had a message for them, and a heart that wished to be theirs. Mrs. Crossley w ill be “at home” to receive callers from May Bth onwards for a fortnight. At the end of the programme refreshments were handed round, a huge undertaking. The arrangements of this department were in the hands of Mrs; Nelson. assisted by a large band of willing helpers. After this; Mrs. Crossley,, who looked very charming dressed m a soft gray evening frock, and carrying a beautiful pink bouquet, was taken round the room by Canon McMurray ami introduced to a very large number of people. Mrs. Crosslev w.ill 'be ready to receive visitors shortly, and will be “at home” for a fortnight from Monday, May Bth.

The Paiuranga Hunt Saturday was a. most glorious day, and a very large number of people journeyed out in various ways to the Mangere Pound, where the first meet of the season was held. I was not one of the lucky ones. The hospitality of the Master (Mr. E. D. ORorke) and Mrs. O’Rorke was thoroughly enjoyed. Luncheon was laid in the schoolroom, and altogether everyone had a delightful outing. Y.W.C.A.

Her Excellency Lady Islington hah kindly consented to become Patron of the Young Women's Christian Association of Auckland, and is much interested in the movement. Her Excellency has not only taken an interest in the sister association in Wellington, but is a real friend of the young women, having personally met almost all the members. Her kindness in speaking in the Town Hall and appealing to the people of Wellington for their support has put a new enthusiasm and encouragement to those carrying on this r Ide work. During the last few years there has been much excellent work dona by the Auckland Y.W.C.A., which has made great progress. This year a Women's Club has been formed and affiliated with the Y.W.C.A. A Women's Club has been a long-felt want in Auckland, and, with its literary circle, fills a useful and obviously required corner in the intellectual life of the Association. Invitations are issued by the - President and Committee of the Y.W.C.A. for an. “At Home'’ to greet Lady Islington at the Y.W.C.A. Institute. Wellesley street E., on Thursday. May 18. Personal. Mrs. Noel Nelson and her little daughter are at present on a visit to Mrs. Nelson (Symonds-street). Mr. and Mrs. E. Horton. Mr. and Mrs; Howard Richmond are visiting Okaroire. Very quietly, and in die presence of only a few relatives and friends, on the 21>t'li March. Miss Constance Alice Barui* coat, daughter of the late Mr. Joim Wak lie Barnieoat, M.L.C., for so many years resident in Nelson, was. married to Mr. Julian Grande, F.ILG.S. H a well-known journalist, traveller, lecturer, and mountain climber, and a member of the Swiss Alpine Club. Mrs. Baume and hex three sous left in

the Matai on Saturday for San Francisco on a twelve months’ visit Sir Janies Mills and Miss Mills wers passengers on the same boat. Mrs. Hope Lewis is visiting her daughter (Mrs. Guy Williams, Masterton). Those interested in the Plunket movement in New Zealand will be glad to learn that Lady Plunket has just succeeded in establishing a similar nurse in Ole town of Brny, County Wicklow. Thio qualified nurse took a special easirso at the Vincent Square Infant Hospital in Loudon, and she has now started work among the mothers and babies of Bray. Naturally, as the pioneer of the movement in Ireland, she is attracting considerable attention.

Mrs. Peter Wood, of Christchurch, who has been on a short visit to Auckland, returned to her home last week. She was accompanied by Mrs. Henry Brett.

Mrs. R. Camcron has left on a visit to friends in Sydney. She will be absent for a few weeks.

PHYLLIS BROUN.