WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 2, 27 September 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR. (BY Ihobbh.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Karori.

The marriage of Miss Emily Atkin, youngoGt daughter of Mr. ll*.' Atkin, was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Karori. The bridogroom, Mr. Alan Richards, youngest soil of Mr. W. J. Richards, oX. Sfandwi Street, was attended' by .Mr. . Ivan Richards. The ohuron .prettily deoorated with lilies .mid otber white flowers by tho frienda of the bride. The service, which was hilly choral, was conducted by the organist, Mr. Short. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a graceful gown ,of white cropc de chino, trimmed with silver, a wreath of orang9 blossoms, and a veil which had heel, previously worn by three brides. She carried a bouquet of white sweet pons and lilies of tho valley, and a tvhita prayer-book, the gift of tho vicar, the Rev. G. Av. Woodward, who performed the ceremony.. The two bridesmaids were the Misses Eva and Jessie Atkin, sisters of the hride. They wore pale blue crepe de\ chine frocks and leghorn hats trimmed with roses. At the reception which was held at the rosidenco of the bride's parents, the, Rev. G. W. Woodward proposed the health of the bride. St. Mary's Bazaar, Last night St. Mary's bazaar at the Town Hall continued its course. Miss Doris Guiso and pupils provided a charming entertainment, which was much appreciated by these present. Malini attended and continued to mystify his audience with his legerdemain. The orchestral musio was provided by the Misses Turner; Mr. Wolfgang and party, and was a cause of delight throughout the evening, llie queen contest showed the Altar Society queen first, with the Hibernian and Hostel | queons next, in order. During the evenI ing the Irish jig competitions for boys and girls under 16 years were _ brought off. Piper Brown again provided the pips music, and the winner of the competitions proved to he W. Brown, with Misti' Rene Taylor second and Misa Maggio O'Connor third. Miss Glavin played the Irish pipes to the delight of' everyone. This afternoon will he given lip to a nmtinoe. for tho children, at 'which all admissions will he free. Special items have been prepared to delight the young people. In the evening Miss Gladys Campbell and her pupils will provide the dancing programme. Admission to the bazatir is now 6d. only. Art union tickets, Is., which, in addition to admission, . give tho holders five chances in tho>graiid art union.

Red Cross "Our Day" fund. ■ Good work lias been done _ by tho 'canvassers in connection with tho Flag Drive, those refusing to assist the movement being very much the exception to the rule. If anyono should hiivo any doubt as to the good Work done by the Red . Cross organisation, let him* ask the opinion of any returned soldier who ha"s been wounded and under the care of tho untiring attendants of tho British lied Cross. Expenditure in connection with this work on all fronts, Great Britain, and Now Zealand amounts to about £8 per miniito, \Yellingtonians can show appreciation of the good work dono by displaying in the windows a silent but tangible tecognition in the - shape of the i'cd Cross Hag. ' Women's National flesorvJ. The general efficiency Iccture on Tuesday night-to the W.N.11. Emergency Corps (Charley's Aunt Club) was given by Airs. Corliss, and was most instructive, an immense amount, of information being given upon the hospitals to which our wouuded soldiers aro sent in London, also tho trips taken by our convalescent men when there. Tho speaker also showed, a'number of interesting photographs of London buildings. The previous Tuesday evening Mr. Hoby was the lecturer, am! ho gave valuable information with regard to the care of the teeth. Last Friday the Khandallah ladies, under Mrs. Willis, entertained tho members of the W.N.11. AVives' Club to a most enjoyable , tea. Mrs. Charles Mirams and' Miss Parsons provided a delightful musical programmo, and a inoet profitable afternoon was spent. The Friday previously tho Island Bay ladies, under Mrs. Barnard, wore tho hostesses, Mrs. Jerkins, being responsible for t-lie musical programme. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mrs. Porter (organising secretary) presided at both gatherings,

At yesterday's meeting of tho Hospital floaid tiis resignations of Nurse* M'Donald, O'Callaghan, and Sister Daplyn were received, the reason given being tho call of wedding bells.

Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nathan aro leaving (for Sydney to-day They aro accompanied by Mrs. Nathan's-sister-Miss Arndt.'

Mrs. White, who has been the guest of Miss Holmes, Hawkestono Street, for tho winter months, lias returned to Duuedin.

Mrs. Leah Plummer, widow of tho late Mr. Charles Plummer, who was one of the original Albertiand settlors, died at her residence at Epsom on Tuesday, aged 80 years.

Miss Barton (Featherston) is the guest of Mrs. Melville Jameson, Otumarama.

Mrs. H. Hole (Wanganuil and Mifs Hole are staying at AVarner's Hotel, Christchurch. Miss Hole has quite recovered from her recent illness.

Miss Hilda Miles left- yesterday on a visit to Auckland.

Soldiers Mothers' Lefiguo,

A meeting of tho Soldiers' Mothers, Wives and Dependants League took placo in the Esperanto Hall last evening, Mrs. M'Yiear in tho chair. An ajiology was received from Lady Siout on account of imlisposition. Tho following resolution was passed:—"That tliis league desires to express its deepest sympathy jvith all mothers, wives and dependants inside and outside tho leaguo in the irreparable loss-they have sustained on the battlefield!" The resolution was carried in silonee, tho members standing. A hearty vote of thanks was carried by the league to all those who assisted or gave donations to the stall and caravan for the French Fund. A letter was read from Mrs. Hall-Thompson (president of tho Ladies' Auxiliary, Navy League), thank-, ing tho league for their assistance on : tho flower and balloon day. Another latter, expressed thanks for assistance given to. oue of the members. Mrs. J. A. Hunan extended to tho league her warmest thanks for tho valuablo help they had given to the tribute to France. Tho mothers and wives of soldiers had shown their personal interest in the fair land of France, for it was there many of their dear ones were fighting and died, their graves being cared for by the peoplo of that country. She thought the leaguo was doing good work; it was non-political and' lion-spctnrian. The one common tie of suffering and sacrifice should bind together and result in mutual helpfulness and friendship. She wished the league every success. A voto of thanks was passed to Mr. Arcus for auditing the balance-sheet free of charge. Mrs. Masse.y was thsi elected president, and other officers wore elected as under:— Vice-presidents, Lady Stout, Jlcsdames Hanan and M'Vicar; committee, Mesdaines Bodon, Simmonds, Earle, Piiani, Gilchrist, Mnrmont, Ward, Giblin, Mnson, Carter; hon. treasurer, Mrs. Cranston; hon. sec., Mrs. G. W. Robinson. Mrs. Massoy" thanked tho leaguo for electing her as president, and said she would do all in her power to help, them, but would feel it hard to fill the position coming after Lady Stout. She spoke feelingly of tho good work Lady Stout had done in forwarding the women's cause. The league will meet every third Wednesday in the month.

Woman's Insotluity in Eduoation. At a mooting of the Auckland Civic Lcaguo hold last week speakers waxed very sarcastic over the man-managed schools of,the Dominion. Alter enumerating some of the evils that existod in regard to desks, want of cleanliness, bad ventilation, lack of consideration for either teachors or pupils, one speaker pointed out that if a child was ill—a common occurrence in the poisoned atmosphere of the schools—the onjy placo to lay it was on the forms, pulled together and covered with coats. Various speakers commented upon the difference in American methods. Mrs. J. M. Williamson said that when travelling jji the States sho was greatly struck with tho fact that the finest buildings in town ■ and country turned out to be invariably educational. Tho speaker also noticecl that the conversation in tha trains and ; tranm was often on some forms of education. Miss E. Griffen also mentioned the same fact from her American experience. Sho wondered if the local community were more responsible, for. the monoy whether things might not bo different. In America there was a keen rivalry between different places on this _ point. Tho Americans wore all agog if any other town had a better school than thoir own. They had what was called the Playgrounds Movement, and big sums, were being spent to buy up ground to improve the surroundings of 'tho schools, men .in Chicago jfiss Griffen went round and saw ,the arrangements for the food of the oliildron. which was sold to them at cost- price. Jjjvery child could got food cheaper than it cost tho mother to cut a lunch, and good food of every variety. The speaker visited a number 'of schools of different kinds, and was very much struck with the amount' of attention given to physical well-being. Mrs. J. M. Williamson drew attention to tho great need for women to get "on,tho school boards noxt election, and hoped that t-hero would be a- large number elected.

A social gathering of Foresters, at which the Pctono Courts of the A.O.F. were entertained by tho City Courts, was held in St. .Peter's Hall last evening. Bro. 13. Taylor, D.C.R., and the district officers were present in regalia, together with some 300 Foresters and friends. Dancing, interspersed with musical and elocutionary items, was indulged in until midnight, and a most enjoyable time was spent. During tho evening Sister Duncan made an appeal for trie Copper Trail by Ringing "Please Give Mo .a- Penny," and a, fair sum was realised. The following contributed to an excellent programmo: Misses M. Cooloy, Newman, and M. Castle, Sisters Campbell and Duncan, Mr. J. Perry, and Bros. Campbell and llohbins. Court Lady Glasgow carried out the caterjng in a creditable manner. Tho ladies of the Karori Croquet Club, in addition to playing croquet, last year conducted tlio Paddy's Market at, lvarori for two Saturdays, and made £37 Is. Id. for the Tied Cross. They assisted iin tho Baby _ Competition which was organised by Miss Fraser for the lied Cross and Red Jersey Funds, and they gave efficient help during the Red Jersey campaign as well. Tho Wellington South Nursing Division are in charge of the Red Cross Shop in Woodward Street to-day. Tho ladies have had a strenuous time in preparing various dainties fior sale. There aro preserves and cakes, and specially prepared cakes in tins ready to bo posted to our soldiers. Mrs. JGaby is in charge, and she will be pleased to accept any contributions if sent along fairly early this morning. Tho Mayor of Featherston (Mr, J. \V. Card) and the Mayoress (Miss Card) aro making .arrangements to again entertain the children of Featherston at a plain and fancy-dress ball, and a meeting of ladies willing to assist is to be held on Monday. The function is to tako place on October 15.