WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1931, 13 December 1913, Page 12

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Children's Christmas Party. . Yesterday eveniiiK a very merry children's Christinas parti' was given by | Miss Maysmor for liei two nieces, Mavis and 01p;a Hunter. A number of children wore present and they were entertained with games, recitations, and dances. The crowning joy of all, however,' was the Christmas Tree, its branches laden with gifts of all descripFather Christmas, tall and most was almost- as much of a delight to the children as the tree itself and if some of the very discerning ones thought there was something vaguely familiar about him, what matter'!'' Christmas is a time of willing tnakel:elicve. Tea was laid in the diningroom the decorations having an appropriate Christmas suggestion, and later, it was with reluctance that the children departed, gifts and all, homeward. Y.W.C.-A. Social, The Christmas social of the Girls' Department of the 'Young Woinou's Christian Association took place last night in the club room, which was thronged «'ith a juvenile company and their parents aiid friends. Tho opening item, "Songs of Many Nations," was composed by Mrs. Kays, president of tho Christdnirc'h Association, after her visit to the last world's conference where so many countries were represented. Miss Lawson, the Chief Guardian of this department of Y.W.C.A. work, in a brief speech, explained the object of thework amongst young -uirls which is to promote a love ,of homo and to honour health, and make happiness. The musical part of tho programme was eonducted by Miss Evans. This consisted of same pretty sketches in fairy costumes with songs by the girls, interspersed by Christmas carols. At the . close <rf the programme the fairies flitted round serving refreshments. Protection of Women, A meeting of the Society for tho Protection ot . Women aiid Children was held on Friday afternoon, Lady Stout, president, presiding! There wire prosent Mesdnmes W, A. Evans, G. Ponsonby, 0. H. Izard, D. M'Lareii, Glover, Miss Denton, and Mies Steward. It was reported that a large number of cases had been investigated and attended to. liio following subscriptions wore -acknowledged. :—Warehousemen's Association, £2 25.; Hon. C. J. Johnston, £1 Is. ; Mrs. G. PoiiS'otiby, £1; Archdeacon Harper, 55.; Rev. J. K. Elliott, 3s. fid. Lady Reid on Modem Dress. Last month the question of the modesty or otherwise of modern dress wau discussed in tho columns of "Erorylad.v's Journal" by a number of leading An opinion from Lady Rein, the wife of the High Commissiojisr for Australia, was received too Into for in» elusion in that issue, but now that it lias appeared in tho December number it- is well worth quoting. Lady Reid, wife of Sir George Reid, has a strong objection to tho interviewer: and whatever bo her views, upon various subjects, she re-fuses to discloso thorn to tile public through tho medium, of the press. But recently these objections were o\'crcomc, and tho subject which effected tliis end was -one which Jtas undermined woman's -strongest resolutions since prehistoric days—dress. The mention of the. subject aroused Lady Reid from tho indifferent '.altitude die had adopted w'ben she entered! a room wliero her husband was fitfhmittiiii; himself to the tortures of an .-interview. Tho question: "Do you think the tendency of women's dress to-day is to make for less modesty, less triic womanliness?" brought forth" an enthusiastic denial. "I think," sttid Lady Reid, who had but recently returned from England, "that the dress of to-day is absolutely charming, perfect, exquisite," and she paused, as though in starch of further adjectives. "It is essentially sane. The length of skirt' allows freedom of action. ami tlie split skirt aids this materially, Of eourso"—and sho crossed tho room, to- illustrate the remark—"there should be no exaggeration or abuse. A skirt slio-uld allow full ac.tion—thus— and the split should not reach above here."—and sh-o indicated the required height. "The materials used to-day tiro wonderful, aiid make one feel as i'hough poetry did hold some -place in this material ape. And when those materials are used according to tho true directions of famous dress designers, nothing but the highest expression of tho beautiful can result. When these directions are distorted and abused by extremists, all the beauty is destroyed, and women subject themselves to comment for immodesty." i

An Operatlo TribiiSd. Tiie Wellington friends of Mrs. C. , Louisson sent her a floral liorsosliou 1 (says our Palaiorston; eon-cspondwit) U' indicato their appreciation of hw pel'" form Mice of tlio title role of "Dorothy ' in tlsc «pei'» staged at PaliHcvstoii tills week by the Amateur Operatic Society. The horseshoe was presented after tho "Hunting Chorus" last night. It was mado of scarlet flowers, and scar-' let ribbons. Mrs, Louisson was formerly identified with amateur opera in Wellington. Mr. and 3lrs, E. Short, of Feildiiig, are visiting Auckland. Miss M'lntosli, Who lias been mathematical mistress at the Wanganui Girls' College, has been appointed mathematical aiid science mistress at tho Ohristeliitieh Girls' High School. Mr. and Mrs. Pronso aro visiting Auchland. Mrs. Hugh' Campbell, intends returning to Ha«w« Bay cither to-day or 011 Monday, Miss Unthaiu leaves shortly to join a fainpuig party in the Sounds, and lies sister leaves 011 Monday for Auckland. I The annual athletic sports >f tho Croydon Preparatory Buys' School will l)e held at Ray's Bay this time, instead of at KelburM I'ark as on other occasions. Miss Monckton arrived ill Wellington on Wednesday by tho Mauiigamn from Sydney. Mr.'and Mrs. Ultan F. M'Caho, who hare beoi) spending soma *-imc in Australia, returned t-o New Zealand on Wednesday . Mrs. Dykes is visiting Auckland. Mr, and Miss Kennedy (Gisborne) are visiting Wellington and aro stay- ■ ing at the Grand Hotel. Miss Mftdeloiiio Dwan was a passen- j ger for Sydney by tho Mauugaiuii yes- ] tWday. |

A Presentation,

On tho occasion of her silver woddijitf, Mrs. V. H, S. Meorhouso was presented iwth a vtiso ci silver and ejiiunel teaspuous by Mrs. 8. D. Tripe, on liehalf of tiie committefs of tho District. Nursing Guild of St. John. In a felicitous speech, Jirs. Trips congratulated tiie recipient on t'hc huppy occasion, and lyi&hed )i< ; r long life ;ind prosperity. Mrs. Moorliouso responded iii a few woi'ehoseu words, thanking tho donors for their kindly remembrance.