WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1869, 1 October 1913, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Madame Nordlca's Last Concert. The last concert given by Madame Nordica and her company was held in tho Town Hall last evening, and tho enthusiasm of the audience was so great that again and again M&damo and the artists with her were recalled; It is not often that a Wellington audience is so enthusiastic over concert programmes. Madame Nordica was a resplendent figure in a very wonderful gown of cloth of gold, one of Worth's creations. It was beautifully draped, the Bkirt ending in a long train embroidered with black diamonds, steel beading, and pearls, the draped points of the tunic being caught together over the underskirt with beautifully translucent jewels. A long three-cornered scarf of emerald green chiffon was fastened on the shoulder and front of tho bodico with emeralds and diamonds, and, was carried .below the knee, where it ended in a jewelled tassell Tho most beautiful emeralds were worn by tho singer, her necklace ending in front in long pendants of enormous emoralds, alternating with diamonds. Most certainly they were of a size that is not often seen out hore, and since Madame and her husband have made a hobby of collecting them, such might well be the ease. A high emerald green osprey plume was worn in the front of her hair, and was fastened with emeralds and a diamond clasp: , Among these present wero: The Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke, and tho Mayoress, Mrs. Heard, Miss Coates, Mrs. L. H. B.) Wilson and Miss Wilson, Mrs. W. Blundell, Miss Barraud, Misses Coleridge (2); Mrs. W. Anderson, Mrs. Joseph Casellierg (Masterton) and Mrs. Alfred Caselherg, Dr. and) Mrs. Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. Donne, Miss Groves (Tenui), and others. Women's Political Reform League. A largely attended 1 meeting of the Women's Branch of tho Political Reform League was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, tho president, Mrs. Ernest Hadfield, being m the chair. Mr. Paape, the new organiser for the Reform League; was introduced to the meeting, and a .number of new members were elected. The Hon. A. L. Hordman gave an political address, and at tlie close of it a very hearty <vote faf tihanks was proposed and carried with acclammation.

An Afternoon Tea. A small and very enjoyable afternoon tea was given, in Miss Xendall tearooms yesterday by Mrs. T. K. Sidey for Mrs. James Hutchison, a visitor from Dunedin. Tables were set 111 the inner room for'the guests, and wore. decorated with primroses and narcissi. Mrs' Sidey wore a palo mauve costume and a croam hat with a tangerino rose and Mrs. Hutchison was in a brown coat and skirt, and hat with white ostrich feathers. Among those present wore Mrs. Massoy, Mrs. Pornare, Mrs. J. AV. Salmond, Mrs. D. Kobertson, Mrs. 11. Smith, Mrs. J. Hino, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. I l '. Samuel, Mrs. Hales, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Pauling, and Mrs. l'\ S. Pope.

Maori Astronomloal Myths. During tho past fow • weeks' Miss Mary Prootor, tho well-known astronomer, has boon investigating tho astronomical legends and traditions of the Maoris. In the course of an interesting chat with a "Press" reporter on Saturday, Miss Proctor said that her interest in the stellar folklore of tho Maoris had been aroused during a recent visit to Rotorua, whero she had heard frequent reference to the subject in connection with the Maori migration from Hawaiki to New Zealand in the anciont canoes, the only guides for the bold navigators being the stars. ' Miss Prootor obtained from thoiGovornment Tourist Bureau a book) by Judge Alexander Wilson dealing with legends and myths of the Maoris. This was her first introduction to a subject which she found to be of absorbing interest,' and.since then she had had access to the Parliamentary Library at Wellington, where she was able to find the most reliable works on the subject. So interesting had she found tho subject that she had decided to prolong her stay in New Zealand in order to mako a thorough investigation into the subject of Maori astronomical myths and legends. Miss Proctor stated that sho had arranged to see Mr. James Cowan and. several other notable authorities on Maori mythology, and she proposed to collect every available stellar legend of the Maoris, which at present were very scattered, and publish them in a work on the subjeot.

Tho voyago of the canoe from Hawaiki to Now Zealand'was made undar tho guardianship of Nenuku, the god who dwelt in tho rainbow. Tawera and Tariao, the bright morning stars, were aj/familiar to tho Maoris of old as the Southorn Cross, their chief cuido hy night, Autahi, the Star of the South was doubtless Canopus, blazing Rehua was their name for Sirius, tho Pleiades were called Matariki, and the stars of the Southern Cross were Maahu ; or the stingray, doubtless in allusion to its shape. Tho Coal Sack or dark space at the foot of the Southern Cross was tho Maahu's Hollow Trunk, tho hold of a canoe, and in Arpo, the Maoris saw the starry outline of a large canoe. The Milky Way was the "Long Shark Fish," and To Rue-o-Matariki was said to be tho cavo into which the Pleiades were supposed to disappear when they sank below the horizon.

Miss Proctor said that the . Maoris had a legend that the double star in the constellation of the Scorpion represented tho twin children of Potiki, the elder, a girl named Piri-ere-ua, or Inseparable, becauso she was always with her younger brother. Tlioy rah away from their parents, who saw them amongst the stars. Tho mother had been chasing them in tho heavens ever .since, but it was a chase that never ended.

Miss Proctor remarked that it seemed very tlinfc amongst the numerous legends of the Maoris regarding tho stars, there was nothing about the great coastellation of Orion.

Mrs. Henry White, formerly of Wellington, but now of Auckland, is spending a. few days in this city. Miss I. Fraser, formerly of tlie Wanganui Girls' College, has been in London for tho past fortnight with her sister, busily engaged in purchasing furniture for the proposed new Presbyterian Girls' College at Havelock North. Pianos aro necessarily an important item. Miss White, of Duncdin, who will bo one of the resident mistresses at tho school, has been spending some time in Germany with her mother, and after a visit to Scotland alio, will return thither to continue her musical studies. Sho will leave for New Zealand in November. Mrs. and Miss Welters (Carterton) arrived in Wellington yesterday. Mrs. M'Cracken (Greytown) is staying for a few days in Wellington. Mrs. G. Davidson of Rimu Road, Kelburno, has Returned from au extended tour of England, America, and tho Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Holmes Warren (Lower Valley) is visiting Wellington. The only safe and permanent cure for superfluous hair is Electrolysis. > In this treatment Mrs. Ealloston is a okilful oporatar.'

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM PAR AND HEAE

Wellington North Electorate. An enthusiastic and well-attended meeting was held at the Kelburno Kiosk yesterday afternoon of those interested in the formation of a women's suburban branch of the New Zealand Political Reform League in the Wellington North electorate. It was unanimously decided that one Bhould bo formed, and tho following officers were elected: —President, Mrs. C 4. W. Robinson ■ vice-presi-dents, Mrs. J. S. Jameson, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. JJullJ and Miss Brown; committee, Mosdames Manly, Gold, Wylie, Gray, Webb, and Kelsoy: secretary and trear surer, Mrs. W. G. Talbot. St. James' Bazaar. A sale of work, organised, for the purpose of raising funds with (which to assist in tho lightening of the Building debt that etill encumbers St. James' Presbyterian Church, at Nowtown, was opened in the Sunday School building (the causo of the debt) by Her' Excellency the Count-ess of Liverpool. St. James's Cadets, under the command of Captain Johnston, formed the guard of honour as Her Excellency arrived, and she made her way through a flower decorated porch to a stage, furnished, carpeted, and beautifully arranged with huge bowla of arums, white iris, and palms, from which she made her opening speeoh. Above the stage the motto '"Fear God and Honour the King" had been erected, and at the opposito end was a welcome specially designod for tho Countess of Liverpool, "Caed Milto Failte," in honour of her native country. A bouquet, the work of Mrs. H. E. Wilson, and composed of blue sweet peas and white roses, fastened with tulle' the colour of the peas, was presented her by little Miss Kathloen Sliirer, and the committee responsible for the deoorations was formed by Mesdames A. Campbell (2), Miss M'Lay, and Mr.'Rowntree. An oxcellent display of work covered tho stalls in the beginning of the afternoon, but so many people were present, and such exccllont business was transacted that by the end of tho afternoon much had disappeared. The fancy work was especially good, but that might have been said of each .stall aild its contents. Those in charge of them were as follows Ladies' Sewing Guild, 1 Mrs. W. Shirer (president), Mrs. MacPherson, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Sullivau, Mrs. Francis, and • Miss'J. Wilson; flower stall, Mrs. Allender, Misses Foote, Sidey, and Patchett; sweets, Mrs. Hook, Mrs. Rowntree, Misses Trevor, Finlayson, Tobin, and Gilchrist; Christmas tree, Mr. Brooker, Misses Hunt (2); and Connell; produce, Mosdames M'Gregor, Chambers, and Brook--or; cako stall, Miss Henshilwdod and Mrs. J. Paterson; dolls (senior girls), Misses Muir, Muaie, Arcus, and Eybie; fanoy guild, Mrs. M'Gilvary, Misses. Wilson, M'Kenzie, Gilchrist, Davidson, Brown, and Webb; combined Bible Class jumble stall, Misses Feist, M'Keown, Nicholl,' W«eber, Haigh, Craighead, Johnston, Williams, Millar; tea-room, Mosdames Powell, Mason, Scott, Telford, Wfeeber, A. Wilson, Pollock, Patchett, Kerr, and Miss Davis; The tearoom had been specially decorated with flowers, and its appoiutmonts were particularly dainty, even to tlie point of Queen Anne silver, for Her Excellency. Tho R-ov: W. Sliirer and Mrs. Shirfer received Her Excellency, and the former made a brief introductory spoeph. The sale will be continued to-day and to-morrow, and for each ■ evening entertainments havo been arranged.

Mrs. Joseph Oaselberg (Masterton) and Mrs. Alfred Oaselberg are visiting Wellington.

A lecture reoital on the violin, tviolin " Da Gamba" and "Viola D'Amore," is being given in the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Thursday evening by Mr. H. Saint-George, examiner for Trinity College of Music, London. He will be assisted by Mr. C. H. Stephens, who will sing. Mrs, C. H. Stephens will play the accompaniments. ,

Mrs. Ruthorford is staying at the Royal Oak.

The engagement is announced and the marriage will shortly take place of Miss Madge Irwin, fifth daughter of the late Colonel Fox Irwin. (Suffolk Regi* mcnt) and of Mrs. Fox Irwin, Jersey, Channel Islands, to Mr. John Walden Harding, of Mount Vernon, Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay. 1

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips-Turner have lot their house in Goloie's Brae, and are shortly making a holiday visit_ to Tasmania. At present" they are staying at 91, Hobson Street.

Miss M. H. Eydor,- assistant mistress at the Newtown School, is retiring on superannuation as from April 80. At yesterday's meeting of the Wellington Education Board her resignation was accepted with regret.

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Violets arranged in dainty poglej or pretty Violet boxes; delightful gifts for friends; delivered or mailed anywhere in Dominion by Miss Murray, V ioe-ReEal Florist. 36 Willis Street.—Advt.

Messrs. Stewart Dawson and Co., Ltd., jewellers, Lambton Quay, draw attention to a splendid assortment of silver and electro-plated flower-stands and centrepieces just opened up, direct from their London house.

Messrs. Gualter, Dykes and Co. advertise in this issue particulars of a eixToomed house at Seatoun, to be sold by auction, at their rooms, Featherston Street, on Wednesday, October 8, at 2.30 p.m.

Warner'a Rust-proof Corsets! Do you know that every Warner Pattern is designed by an export in Human anatomy? One who knows exactly where to place the boning for support without annoying pressure. Wellington Drapers.—Advt. "Papa, will you buy me a drumf" asked a little lad of Ms father. "But, my boy," answered papa, "I am afraid you will disturb me very much with it.' 'Oh, no, I won't, papa," promised the little fellow; "I'll only play it when you're asleep."