WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 140, 8 March 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

(By Imogen.)

On Tuesday night and Wednesday night -the dressmaking and millinery teachers met intending pupils at the Y.W.C.A., and plana for the new term. The classes commence work next week. 6 Miss Nicol has arranged a good musical programme for the usual weekly social at the Y.W.C.A. to-night. A cordial invitation is extended to returned soldiers, and to the men friends' of Y.W.C.A. members to come along and join in the games and listen to the music. Miss Snelsoji, the national general secretary of Australasia,' will give an ad-, dress at the Y.W.C.A!, Herbert Street, on Sunday. For the last- two years Miss Snelson has been in England studying girl life in its relation to the association's work. . An executive conference of the Y.W.C.A. .is at;'present being held in Ohristchurch. Miss Birch (general secretary), Mrs. Pearson (president), and ' Miss Lawson (treasurer) are memiiers of the delegation from this city. .. Tho annual general meeting of St. Peter's young women's club was held in the clubrooms on Tuesday night, the Eer. M. Kempthorne presiding'. The following lofficers were elected for Ihe ensuing year:—Chairman, Miss Wateon; seoretary, Miss Elkv l'air; treasurer, Mies Janet Brownlie i' librarian, Mi6s' Boris Perry, assistant librarian, Miss Doris Harrap; committee, Misses Lewis, Perry, Bowden, Lyon, and Harrap. 1 Mademoiselle du Bosson has returned to Wellington after a visit to theMaruia Hot Springs district in the South Island, and advertises tho resumption ■of her classes. ' A, quiet wedding was celebrated at Hastings last week, tho bride being Miss Kathleen Morgan, fourth daughter of the lato Hon. W. Morgan, M.L.C., and 'Mre. Morgan, of Gisborne,. and the bridegroom Mr. James Henry, second son of : Captain and Mrs. Henry,' of Hiaitaitai, Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Parry and their, eon, also Miss Jones, Mrs. Parry's niece, 'are leaving for England by tho Moana. Mrs. Arthur Russell is at present in .Wellington. On Thursday the Gliristphurch Ladies' Swimming CJub entertained the visiting competitors to nfternon tea at Sumner, and in the evening tl.ey were the guests i of ■ the Waltham Swimming Club at a social in the Trades Hall. For yesterday's entertainment a big picnic at Diamond Harbour was- arranged.

L A garden -party "'held on Wednesday u afternon in c'oniiect-lon with the final u meeting of depot, workers and branch u representatives of .the Lady „Liverpol i® Fund, Cliristchurch,'was a very enjoyable (® an<l successful' affair. The lawns of P '."Holly Lea" are admirably suited to an [® outdoor function, and looked their best, 'a A band played brightly beneath the shade (8 of a big' tree,' and afternoon tea was served in a marquee oh the lawn.' Her » Excellency the Countess of Liverpool was 5 present and was received 1 by the Mayoress fa (Mrs. H. Holland). 6 Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lawrence aro visit- £ jng Christchurch. <® Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Salmond, Kelburn, are leaving shortly on a visit to g England. Miss Franklin; who is at present stay--6® ing at tho Vioarago, Roseneath, is leaving fp for England by the Ruapehu on March C'S -li

Brightness filled the programme provided by .Mr. V." James, at the Sailors. Friend Society on Thursday, when vocal, instrumental, and elocutionary items pleased the guests. The performers ..were Mrs. J. Lewis and Miss Makin and Messrs. Knowles, Funda, James, I\ Samuels, South, H. Bethell. and Ross. Mr. Knowles and Miss Maekin were at the piano. The short-story competitions retain their popularity, as* whs P>)wn by that led by Mr. Mooro, Missioher, who presided last night, A. vote of thanks was carried fyy ncclanwtion. 'Another of the very pleasant social evenings so much enjoyed by the sailors visiting the_port)was given in the rooms, Post Office Square, under tho auspices of the. British and Foreign Sailors' Society, the'arrangements being in tho hands of Miss Gubbins, who was assisted by a number of' energetic helpers. Several items were given by the sailors, while Miss 0. Pringle sang a number of songs; also, Miss Gubbins gave a recitation. The sailors' appreciation for their entertainers was shown in the way they carried their vote of thanks, and before the company dispersed the president of the local branoli delivered a short Gospel address. ! . , ' The depot for 1 clothing for- paval dependants' relief is to be closed, if possible, on April 2. Mrs. Waters would be glad if all who have sewing out will return jt before that date. Over one hundred garments to be sewn were given out. before the epidemid, and the greater number have not been sent in. The depot will be open every Wednesday from 2.30 to 5. p.m..

In connection with the girls' department of the Y.W.C.A., an All-Bound Club •is being formed for girls under twenty. The aim of the club is eelf-de-velopment and service, the subjects being physical culture, talks on health, treatment required for little accidents and ailments, simple upholstering and picture framing, household hints, care of children, signalling, folk, dancing, sports, singing, Bible and mission 6tudy. Already five groups have begun to work, and capable leaders have offered their services. It is expeoted that the new comprehensive programme will draw in a large number of. girls whose parents will want them to reap the advantages of such a syllabus. The leaders of the \ll-Eound Club Circles are Mrs. Russell, Mies E. Still, Miss E. R. Thomas Miss Hedley, Miss B. Cameron, and Miss M. Terriss. ■A Maryborough 'wedding. St, Andrew's Church, Maryborough, was on Wednesday, February 26, the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Miss Unice Moore, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs W. L. Moore, Ifaiwaiwai, was married to Mr. W. . H. Nicholls (Main Bodv), eldest-son of Mr. A. C. Nicholls, of Taihapa, the Rev. J, C. Abbott officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming white embroidered voile frock and picture hat of shell pink and white. A long tulle scarf was gracefnlly arranged around the shoulders, and a pink and white bouquet completed a very dainty toilette. Mis 3 Eileen Moore was bridesmaid, and wore a floral frook and a large black velvet hat and carried a posy of heliotrope and pink asters. Tho bridegroom's gift to the bridesmaid wa9 a pearl and diamond brooch. Mr. Cyril Nioliolls, also a returned soldier, attended his brother as best man. The bride travelled in a grey tailored costume, with brown and old gold hat and flowing veil to match. Th 4 bouquets, which were exquisite, were gifts, to the bride. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, Ifaiwaiwai, when the usual toasts were honoured. | Free Kindergarten. I .The one hundred ami forty-third meeting of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Council was held oa March 3. Mrs. Gill was in the chair. In order to pay off the debt on the new building arrangements are being mode for an appeal to the public iu May, which will include one of the charming entertainments arranged by Mrs. Hannah and Miss Campbell at the Opera House and a street collection and sale. To meet the extension of _ the work moi-fl students are needed, eirla leavinsr

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

school at 15 with a proficiency certificate are urged to consider faking up kindergarten teaching. All applications should be made to the director (Miss Riley); from whom full particulars of the course can be obtained. Any girls willing to give voluntary help on cne or moro mornings a week would help considerably and find for themselves an interesting and most helpful occupation. Health of Women and Children. The monthly meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for the .Health of. Women and Children was held in the Plunket Rooms on Thursday, there being present Mrs. P. R. Chapman (in the chaii'), Lady Stout, Dr. Ada Patterson, Mesdames Ponsonby, Richardson, Winder, W. Luke, and Kirkcaldie, Misses Cable, Willis, and Barnett. Apologies v. we received from Mesdames Ward, Tripe, - Lythe-Brown, M'Vioar, Nathan, A. Myers, Macarthy-Reid, and Miss Kirkcaldie. , 1 Nurse Sea tar read her report. The new cases totalled 57; visits to the rooms, 431. ■ Rona Bay was visited 4 times, and 39 mothers visited the Borough Council rooms there: Khandallah visits numbered 16. Nurses!* visits to homes totalled 433. Of the babies visited there were 24 solely breast-fed, 163 partially breast-fed, and 17 artificially fed. Thktv mothers were shown how to prepare humanised milk. Expectant mothers' visits to the rooms totalled 7. A garden party was given by Mrs. Kirkcaldie at Karori on Thursday, February 20, far the joint funds of St. Mary' 6 Orphanage and the Plunket Society, . and in spite of the unpleasant wet afternoon the sum of .£24 was made. Three new members wero oleoted on the committee—Mesdames Ernest Hadfiold, Walter Eethune, aud W. W. Rountree, of Seatoun. Mrs. Gordon Reid had resigned. . Mrs. W. Luke was elected to the House Committee. The society was very grateful to the Karori and Miramar toamway authorities for granting their Plunket nuirses free passes; also for a donation of. £2 2s. from the Kelbuirn Tramway Company. Donations were thapkfully acknowledged by the hon. treasurer from Mrs. Hipkins, UJI; Is.; Mesdames Grismet, Rice, Curtis, and Frost, 10s. each; Mrs. Winder, ,£1; A Friend, 10s. Subscriptions received:— Mesdames Macarthy-Reid, ,£1 Is.; Ponsonby, 155.; A. Young, J. P. Luke, Garrard, Jackman, Tully, Roberts,. Tringham, Mossrs. Taylor and M'Gregor, 55.. caclu t Subscriptions to the. material fluid for making garments;for soldiers' dependants, etc., included. M from the War 'Relief Association; Lndy Stont, .£1; Mrs. F. R. Chapman, 10s.; Mrs. Ponsouby, ss. The society will gladly welcome new subscribers of ss. a year, payable to Mrs. C. Richardson, lion, treasurer, S'elwyn Terrace. It is the intention of tho Pluinket Society to make a public appeal for. funds to carry on the work successfully early in Slay. :

Welcome to Hororata's Men, A very successful .meeting, of girls belonging to the various Government Departments was/held in the Concert Chamber yesterday aftornoan to arrange matters iin connection with, tho proposed welcome to the men arriving by the ''Horofata. There was an attendance of nearly five hundred.. Miss Trevithiek (Government Life Insurance), who is lion, secretary of tho movement, presided, and Misses Stevens, Richardson, Eager, antl Yorsten (lion, treasurer) wero also on the platform. • ' . . . Miss Trevithiek said the scheme origin-' ated in the Survey and Lands and Deeds Departments. . They felt that. ■ tlioro existed, a certain apathy over the ""'elcome homo" tendered to returning jnen, and hoped to help towards making the reception of the first big lot of 191415 men a memorable one. The meeting had been called to see how much support could bo looked for, and the response: wab very gratifying. MJaptain Bell, Ad-jutant-General, had kindly given them tho use of Buckle Street Hall on Monday' evening.for rehearsal. Tho band would attend aiid go over the choruses they intend to sing with them. There was no idea whatever of doing a Maori liaka or anything of ■ the sort, but it was felt that a characteristic greeting in Maori would -be appropriate, and would add one to thoir programme. Miss -Trevithiek said she had Vritten to'- the Public Service Commissioner asking for an hour's leave from duty for all taking part should the vessel berth .in office hours. 1 ; Captain. Prictor has arranged ; to allow four girls to stand on the landing stage—, two each side of tho gangway—to allow of each man receiving a packet of cigarettes as ho lauded. The necessary fund, i 37, had been contributed by the girls themselves. . .

The Town Clerk, Mr. J.-R. Palmer, asked that a small committee of musical people be allowed to co-operate with nis committee in serenading .the men' during the evening of their quarantine. Miss Richardson (Defence), 'Miss Stevens (Lands and Deeds), Miss Archer (Census and Statistics), Jiiss Maxwell (Labour), and the secretary were appointed. It was decided that all should wear white dresses, and carry flags; also that all should wear a band of a distinguishing colour. ' . Upon a motion being called for, someone from the body of the hall suggested "Red Tape," and this -was. carried amid laughter and applause. The Defence Department has undertaken to grant 500 wliarf passes on condition that they were used only by the girls themselves." •' Circumstances permitting, the girls will march from the Town Hall to the wharf accompanied by the band.

Ladies who are overtaxed by the exertions of the recent spell of fine weather will find a course of Face Massage at Mrs. Eolleston's very effective in toning up and vitalising the skin and the face muscles. Small wrinkles and bagginess under the eyes quickly disappear under the fingers of a skilled Masseuse. Complete Course of five treatments, One Guinea. Mrs. Eolleston, Qualified London, Paris, and.America, 256.Lambton, Quay.—Advt. The peculiarities resultant of the recent epidemic is its attack on the scalp, causing hair to fall particularly in youth. Miss Milsom. has innumerable testimonials from people who lave had but one scientific treatment. The trouble was removed, and they were taught to continue their own home treatment'in their own homes. Consult Miss Milsom, Hair and Face Specialist, 91 Willis Street. 'Phone 814.—Advt. Superfluous Hair.—The Proof of "Ruema" Efficienoy.-In saying Rusma will remove the unsightly Superfluous Hairs painlessly and without inconvenience Mrs. Hullen has proof to support her statement. The Eusma guarantee should nrompt you to call for free personal treatment. Will youi- Mrs. Hullen, Toilet Specialist, Dept. D, Courtenay Place Tram Terminus. 'Phone 1047.— Advt. ' To bid a touching farewell to relatives and friends, present, one of our dainty "Bon Voyage" Posies mado from the choicest blooms—sentiment and beauty combined. Miss Murray ViceRegal Florist, Willis Street, Wellington. —Advt. ■ A startler in boys' panama hats—see our fine quality line showing in window and clearing at 3s. 6a, Geo. Fowlds, Ltd. -Advt. . ! LAST SEASON'S FUR COAT.' I Furs can be modernised by < sending them to Coleman's. Wo have just oponed a choice range of Skinner s I' ur Coats, Satin Linings, Brocaded and Plain, guaranteed fast colours and to wear two seasons Send your Furs to-day to Coleman's, Ladies' Fashion Tailor and Furrier, Customhouse Quay, Wellington.Advt. i * All parents are lierebv cordially requested to encourago Stationers and Storekeepers to push tho sale of "Thinker" Brand Writing Tablets and "Thinker" School Exercise Books for the natlon'a good.-Bannatyne and Hunter,Ltd.. wholesale agents for the "Thinker. —Advt.