WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 255, 16 July 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MAKERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By iMOQsa.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wodding in St, Peter's Church. Thu iimrringo took place very quietly yesterday afternoon in St. Peter's Church of Miss Janet Stout, daughter of the. Chi':f Justice. Sir Robert Stout, and Lady Stout, to Captain Trevor Jlolm.ien, M.C., Worcester Kegimont, eon of II r. I H. H. Holmdon, of Wellington. Tho ceremony was norformed by tho liislicp of Wellington, assisted by the H.ov. Mr. ICempthoriie, and Dr. Kington Fyll'o pkiywl the organ. Tho bride, who was giTon away by her father, wore a cream coat and skirt and a large Leghorn hat trimmed with brocaded bluo ribbon and a pink rose.- Her bouquet was of violets and freesias, violet boing_ the distinctive note of tho wedding. Sister Croniii, of tho Napier Hospital (of tho staff' of which tho bride had been a member), was bridesmaid, and wore a navy blue costume with a black velvet, hat. Her bouquet was of violets. Two littlo cliilddren, Martcr and Miss Webb, wero also in attendance, the latter wearing a while muslin frock with a. Wue sash and a black velvet hut, and the fo7'nier nearing his Boy Scout uniform. Mr. Thorne Geovge was the best man. After the ceremony u reception was held at the rosidenco of the bride's parente, only relatives, with tho exception of one or two old family friends, being present. Violets again we.ro predominant, and even tho wedding cake, was decorated with them. Lady Stout wore, a costume of grey poplin, with (i becoming grey hat, and her bouquet was of violets and crimson roses. Among those present wero Sir John Findlay and' Miss MacDon.il<l, Matron of the Napier Hospital. Tho motor in which the bride and bridegroom left on their travels was decorated with the Union Jack, the New Zealand, and tho Scotch flags. The bridegroom, Ciptain Holmdon, who is at the present timo on furlough, left New Zealand with the Main Body, and has seen much service with his regiment in Mesopotamia. Violet Day Meeting. A meeting of tho Violet Day Committeo was held in the Town. Hall on Monday afternoon to 'further iho arrangements in conneotion with Violet Day. Mrs W. Nathan presided. It was stated by Mrs. Nathan that the railway authorities and the Union Company had g ; ven permission for the free transit of flowers to Wellington either by rail or water if addressed to the lion, secretary, Violet Day, Harcourt's 'buildings, Wollington. The Public Works Department were providing the stalls, .and the D.I.C. woro vory kindly decorating them for the occasion with violet and white. Mr. Hunt was giving valuable assistance by doing the carting, and lot'ters had been sent to the -arious schools Asking for the assistance of tho children in donating flowers. A letter had also been sent to-Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool asking for her patronage in the movement. It was also hoped to secure the assistance of Miss Cooper, Miss Poole, and Miss Murray.

Mrs. Nathan further explained that j tho heads of the stalls were expected to supply their own baskets and trays as on tho previous occasiou, and they were asked to supply the secretary (Mrs. Sloe-nt-u) with a list of their helpers by Friday if possible. Offers of holp in bunching flowers at the depot on Wednesday and Thursday wonld be gladly -eceived. An offer from Miss Urandoii to have charge of and supply a plant stall at Aloe's corner was gratefully rccojired. Sirs. Potter stated that tho Women's National Reserve may supply morning lea and a light lunch nt the Bed Cross Shop on that day, if the Reserve approves when consulted. Tt is hoped that many of the shops will agree to bo decorated with violets two or Ihree days bofoi'ohlilid, as it wae found to bo of great assistance last time. Mrs. M. Myers will be in charge of the dt-pot. Messrs. Botluine and Co. and Messrs. Farcmirl; and Co. hnre given their auction mart rooms as depots for Violet Day. Wellington Red Cross Shop. A meeting of the Wellington Rod Cross Shop Uoumißteo was held in tne Town Hall yesterday afternoon. In tho. absence of the iMuyorcss, Mrs. J. P. titike, Airs. W. Katliau presided. The resignation of Mrs. Elder, of Waikiiuae, w<l3 received with much regret, aij4 it was suggested that Mrs, Karle (of W'aikanae) take her plaoe. Airs. Firth stated that matters in connection with the shop Were yrogresemi. very satisfactorily, and all days at tho shop during the month had been very successful, the Terrace children's day being particularly good, ha.ing realised .£lof>. which, with tae addition of .Cfifl from a.rtiil'le that had taken place previously, made XICO for their effort.

The half year's balance-sheet was presented by the lion, tiaasurer, Mr. James Luke. It showed that over ,£4OOO had boon made during that period, and at the present time the committee had a balance of ,£1241 ss. 7d. It was decided to sond oCI2OO on to the trustees of the Wellington branch of the Now Zealand Red Cross.'

It was explained to tho meeting by Mrs. Firth that the shop money was not handed over to 'the directors of the Copper Trail, but remained with the Bed Cross trustees to be used as required by the committee for New Zealand sick and wounded soldie.s. It did, however, help, as all Red Cross efforts at 'Ihe present t'mo did. to extend tho mileage in the Copper Trail challenge between Auckland and Wellington as to which province will raise thfi most money between June and October. "If everyone," continued Mrs. Firth, "would rend with interest and sympathy all matter in connection with Red Cross work lrucli 'misunderstanding would be cleared aw;iy, and the. tree basis would be found—the one cnod e-iuse for which wo nro ivorkintr." Votes of thank? to Mr. T.ukc for bis set vices as treasurer, and. Mr. Manrcie Anderson as lion, auditor, wor<> promwed nnd carried. It was stated by Mrs. Pirlh that the sale days for Tuesdays and Fridays \rcrc well filled, ud 'to December.

TIIO total amount taken at the Countess (if Liverpool Stall on France's Bay was I-311 Ss. Oil.

Women and the Milk Supply,

Contributions to the Countess of Liverpool Fund art , .acknowledged from ihe following:—G.F.S. Lodge, Mr?. E. Johnston. Miss liowden.. W.ellingtun Girls' College, Miss Blythe. Contributions to ,-Jie iJii.voiv.-ift's So.ciKT.V Christmas Pudding. Ji'und are acknowledged from the. following srhools:—Slangctiiinoksi, £2 Ids.; Tawa I'M, M Ife.;'Halcombo, £1 125.; Castlcpoiuf School, .£).; Pukotoi School, £) Ks.; Mount Cool; Infant School, -C 8 10s.; liideford School, ill; I'itwha School, .£1; Wallncovillc, 17s. Other cnu'tributions are as follow:—Mrs. Crichton (Christmas puddings), £1; collected by Mrs. Salek for Christmas puddings. .£l2 ss. Cd.; Manaia (parcels), X 5; Stratford (Cliriscniiis parcels), ,J;s|); Dannovirke, Christmas parcels, XSO

Tho most grateful and appreciated application ever :nade. Lislcn a moment. ''Cultene." Halm.: what will it do? Ask the many »f Mis? Ifilsom's c-lit<ni.s, who are never without it, because ils effect is like magic. Applied as directed oven to the faded and sallow skin, it will renew it in one application, leaving not the slightest of make-up. Tho day oream of nil cream. 1 ;. The. sales of this Balm (price 3s. Cd.) have enormously increased of lale. Why, because of it's uniform quality and ils secrat goodness. And the other preparations: Cultene Skin Food (35.), will prove its value, ft is a night cream. AVa-'h next day with Milsom's Mild .-lorbal Soup (15. , ,. Use Miisom's Hygienic Fare ''owdor—a skin food in powder form. Al! shades (2s. i;d and -R 6i1.1. M : ss Milsoin, 1)1 Willie Street. Tol. BU.-Advt.

■ 'ranching on picswit-duy problems in the course of lier loctiiro before tlto Women's National Council lust evening, Mks Myers made some pungent remarks upon women's inertia in this country. "Hie luck of sound education, hns pro. iliiewl the jirusuiil; 'milk scfuidaJ,' which could not have coma about if woiuon hud understood tho meaning of social responsibility. TLe children of this Imid, Uio most favoured on earth, are crying for their daily food because tho mothers tiike ]io share in the citv houselreepiii:' It is al! left to the "city, fathers, , v |, o do not understand the needs of tho homo, and therefore the work is not done. Thw, too, whim v.'e ni-fi raising tho cry, 'have the babie*,' mill holding baby campaigns. Could degeneracy of home lite j;o further? Women have the opportunity of taking their full ehnre iji all forms of local government, but they are 100 apathetic lo tnko advantugo'of it. Yet the women of New Zealand, because they have shamefully neglected their opportunities to share in self-government, ami so qualify themselves for the more :m----porlant work of governing- the country, nro moving to have more opportunities to nogleet. Women inothor countries are qualified for the highest forms of gqverMiteill, and were consequently prepared for tho greater and more responsible work of helping to govern.tho country."

The weight-guessing competition held in oonnection with an iced cake attached to the stall organised by the French Club ami Mrs, Waters on I'ranre'.s Day, and presented by Sirs. 8011, of Kelbnrn, was won by Mr. Lattey. 'the winners in the art union, drawn in the '.''own Hall last evening 'for the French Appeal Fund) were: Mr, Castle, with No. i>77; lira. Waters, 477; Mr. H. W. Piper, 299. ■

A lecture to which much interest is attached is to be given in tho Pioneer Club this evening, when Professor Sommerrille will speak of "Simplified Impelling." The subject is Enid to be extremely entertaining as well as instructive, and iis members will be allowed to hring their friends (including gentlemen), it is hoped there will be a good attendance.

Contributions of hospital equipment hnve been received at the Mercer Street Depot from the followinc:—Wairoa Y.W.C.A., Khandallnh ladies, per the "Mayoress. Carnarvon-Bed Cross workers. Dhingaitt P.od Cross workers, Jlnrnektikaho Eed Cross workers, Patriotic Society, Levin and district.

Tho box plan nt the Bristol for the Navy League concert, organised by Mi?a Massey, is filling up rapidly, and ir.tendinir patrons should book seats without delay.

Miss M. A. Erown (Masterton) is visiting Scatoun.

.Speaking of school life last evening, Miss Myers said that tho conditiong there ehgnld tlio?o of a good home, eince. Iho school took tho place of the home during the greater, part of the child's day, and n home atmosphere should exist. The divorce of home and school at this period encouraged* degeneration of the home. Thero was a clash of interests. Therefore it was necessary for teachers and parents to co-operate. Women should occupy a more prominent placo in the health and welfnTe qf the school and on governing bodies, boards, etc., thcro was no lack of opportunity now.

In the course of her lecture given last evening by Miss Phoebo Myers, before the -Women's National Council, the sneaker said that tbe question of health depended laryelv on housing, and therefore town-planning was included as well as home construction in what woiuou should study. There wero problems that should be studied by women as well as by men, becauso the home itself was the province of, the'woman, and she should know its ■needs, better than the man and should be belter ablo to provido means to economise labour in the home, ■

In epito of drawbacks ill the way of cold and heavy" downpours of ram. the selling of tickets in connection with the Stewart-Dawson art union st;ill goes on, and still continues to attract money to tho Kcd Cross. The. first prize is the canteen of cutlery valued at £<&, containing ten of cvory kind of knife, tork and spoon (HI pieces, ia all); the second prize is a diamond and ruby ring; third prize, E.P. picklo stand; fourth prize, silver wrist watch; fifth prize. E.P. 3tior cako stand; sixth pirizo, E,P. inkstand; seventh prize, E.P. china fruit dish; eighth prize, cut glass claret jug; ninth prize, E.P. table gong; tenth prize, E.P. card tray; eleventh prize, li.P. pot potirri vase;'twelfth .prize, E.P. sweet dish. Tickets. Is. each, may be purchased 'from Mrs. Adams, !>G The Terrace, or from Mrs. Duthie, Hobsoa Street, on receipt of a stamped addressed envelopo with enclosure.