WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 181, 26 April 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF. INTEREST FROM FAE AND NEAE»

(BY 1M ogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Tho thirty-fourth annual convention of the N.Z.W.C.T.U., being held in Napier, was opened in St. Paul's Schoolloom on Thursday,. when there was a very large attendance of delegates representative of all parts of tho Dominion. Among tho delegates were thirty-sovon who wero attending tho convention for iho first time, a number of them being young people. Tho corresponding secretary's report was read and adopted. Tho secretary reported that Miss Kuth Atkinson, of Nelson, was one of a deputation sent to Paris, asking for tho inclusion of women in 6ome official way on tho Peace Conference. The deputation had the whole-hearted support ol' Mr. Woodrow Wilson and Mr. Alassey. The death is reported of Mrs. P. Wootton, of Paraparaumu. Mrs. Wootton died at her residence at an early hour on Thursday morning. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, and four sons, tiro of whom are still on active service. Mrs. Wootton was always a pro. minent helper in all church work and patriotic affairs, and will be greatly missed. j Long before the timo fixed for tho servico in commemoration of Anzac Day, tho galleries of the big chamber of tho Town Hall were filled with people who preferred to make sure of their seats than to watch tho soldiers parado through the streets an.l probably miss all chances of obtaining seating accommodation. In keeping with tho occasion, tlie decorations of tlie hall had been carried out iu purple, purple .drapery being looped and festooned around tho outside railings of the galleries and caught with laurel wreaths, and streamers of tho same material forming a frieze around tho Tho whole scheme was excellently conceived and as equally well carried out. Tho stage also had been enclosed with draperies of purple flanked with pillars of black anil white, wliilo occupying a central position upon it was the Union Jack, mounted by a large wreath of white flowers and laurel leaves. At once on entering tho hall I tho keynoto was given for what was to follow if any such thing were needed upon su'ch an occasion. Before the service began members of tho Women's National Reserve handed around baskets from which tho people helped themselves to sprigs of rosemary to wear in rcmombrance of tho fallen. The downstairs portion of the hall was mainly filled vith soldiers, with a number' of Army nurses and doctors occupying seats in the front rows. Among those in tho gallery were: Tho Minister of Dofenco (Sir James Allen), General Sir Alfred Robin auu Misa Robin, Surgeon-General Henderson, Sir William Eraser, the Mayor mid Mayoress (Mr. J. P. Luke and Mrs. Luke), and Colonel Porter. Miss Alice M, Morton, who for the past seven years lias been a member of the Hawke's Bay Hospital and Charitable Aid Board staff at Napier, firstly at tho town office, and latterly at the hospital administration office, was met by members of both tho town and hospital staffs and made tho recipient of two handsome presentations, on the occasion of her departure for Christcburch, where she joins tho Sisters of tho Notre Dame des Missions. In tho unavoidable absence of tho secretary (Mr. J. Schoole) the' presentation was made by Mr. P. K. Smyrk, who mado feeling reference to the splendid spirit and good-will that had always existed betwen Miss Morton and the staff members during her long period of valuable service. After eulogising her sterling qualities and capabilities, Mr. Smyrk, on behalf of all present, wished tho recipient every prosperity in her new calling, and presented her with a leather travelling toilet companion,' suitably inscribed, anil a travelling nig. Miss Morton made suitable response, Later, Miss Morton was met at the convent by members of the Children of Mary Sodality, and presented with a handsomely bound book as a smnll token of their love and esteem. She'has been a member of this sodality for many years. Miss Morton was'also tho recipient of severalother private presentations. Archdeacon. Cole, Mrs. Cole, and family, New Plymouth, are leaving by ttie Athenic for England. Sister E. M. Donald, of Motueka, who lias been on active service since 1915. is returning to New Zealand by the Tninui. Tho wedding took place in St. David's Church, Woodvillo, of Miss Lizzie Gardner, daughter of the Rev. E. and Mrs. P v . Gardner, to Mr. J. A. Turnbull. The Napier branch of tho Women's National Keserve have presented to the Crippled Soldiers' Hostel in Wellington a | pedestal writing-table, three Morris chairs, and two divan chairs, all beautifully finished in leather. At tlie present time .they are on view in C. R. Allan's windows in Napier, and will shortly be forwarded to Wellington. The Rev. Mr. Grove and Mrs. Grove, of Levin, with their family, are leaving by the Athenic on a visit to. England. Tho wedding took place at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch, on Wednesday, of Miss Eileen Courtney, elder daughter of Mrs. Courtney, Addington, and tho late Mr. John ft. Courtney, to Sergeant-Major James Marlow, N.Z. P.S., Dunedin, second son of Mr. James Marlow, Musselburgh, Dunedin. Tho ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Father Fogarty, assisted by tho Rev. Father Long, and the bridesmaids were Miss Moya Courtney and. Miss Brenda Marlow. ■ Mrs. May Macdonald, of Hataitai, is unable to accept nomination as a candidate for the City Cmncil at the forthcoming elections, owing to serious illness in her family. Although its activities are now greatly reduced, the Auckland branch of the Red Cross Society lias bv no means entirely ceased work. Supplies of garments aro still being made for tho various military hospitals in the Auckland province, and gifts of cigarettes, tobacco, games, and materials for fancy work are also provided. Surplus stocks of sheeting and bandaging have been sold by the joint committee, and work now centres in tho depot committee, which meets one day a week where Miss Murray is still in chargo. Members of country branches are maintaining interest in the society, and generous contributions are received regularly from many loyal workers. Wedding at Hawera. At the Methodist. Church, Hawcra, on Tuesday afternoon the wedding was celebrated of Mr. William Morley Egglestone, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Egglestono, of Dunedin, to Miss Elsie Vera Dixon, second daughter of Mrs. and Mr. E. Dixon, Mayor of Hawera. The csremony was conducted by tho Rev. A. Livorsay. Tho brido, who wore a cream costume, with Wedgewood blue crepo do cliino hat, was attended by Miss Thelma Dixon and Miss Egglestone. Miss Dixon wore shell pink crepo de chine, with a blaok hat, and Mi&s Egglestono a cream and gold frock, with black hat. All three carried beautiful bouquots. Mr. Percy C. Jordan, of Auckland. was best man, and Mr. 'Will Irons, of Wellington, groomsman. Tho church was charmingly decorated for the occasion. and there was a very large attendance of guests and well-wishers at the ceremony Mrs. W. Hutchcns presided at the organ, nnd as the bride entered the church on the arm of her father the Wedding March was played. This was repeated as tho newly-married pair left the church to the acrompaninient of showers of eonfetli. The guests were entertained at Miss Almond's room for the breakfast. They were received by Mrs. E. Dixon, who was dressed in black, with black and white hat, and Mrs. Egglestone, who wore black. Tho toast of the "Bride and bridegroom" was given by Mr. R. L. Hutchcns in a very happy speech. Mr. and Mrs. Egglestone left for the honeymoon by the south-bound train, many friends farewelling them at tho station.

Women's National Reserve. The annual meeting of Hie New Plymouth branch of the Women's National Beservc was held in' the bungalow on Wednesday. The Mayor presided over a good attendance of members, junior membcrs, ana returned soldiers. The latter were men from th<; hospital, whom the president (Mrs. Burgess) had motored down for the afternoon tea. Miss ltundiß (the secretary) read the animal report and balance-sheet. The finances showed a credit balance of <£4 17s. Tlie membership for the year ended February reached 103. Tlie branch had done a considerable amount of work for tho Women's patriotic branch of the Red Gross Depot during war time. All the boarders of the Ciirls' High School had joined tho Keserve as Iho junior branch, nnd had therefore taken the place of the Chctwodo School girls, who in tho past had done!6uch excellent work. Social leunions or mothers' teas for soldiers' mothers had been held regularly, and were greatly apprecialed by all. The president asked the new members of tlie juvenile branch to help with flowers for tho graves of soldiers. The report and balance-sheet were adopted; also a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to the retiring secretary. Archdeacon Evans, after a warm tribute to Mrs. Burgess, in which he 6poke of her wonderful capacity for work and her great powers of organisation and faithfulness to all patriotic calls during tho war, proposed that she be re-elected president, which was carried unanimously. Mrs. jv. E. Miles was elected secretary. At the conclusion of the meeting those present were entertained at a most enjoyable afternoon tea by Mrs. Burgess, and several musical" items brought a very successful meeting to a close. The Negro Nuns of New Orleans. Ouo of the most picturesque sights of tlie Veus Carre or New Orleans is die negro nun. Come upon her where you will and as oiten as you may, si/e is ever a jresh delight, ller demure, downcast faco, her severe garb, and, above all, that snowy bonnet, in striking contrast with that black faco, make something so vastly different from what wo aro accustomed to in tlie womeii of her race, says au exchange. One of the sisterhoods is that ui the Holy Family, domiciled in Orleans Street, in tho great grey brick building not a stone's throw from tho blossom? Close of tho St. Louis Cathedral. The building used to be the Orleans Theatre. In its great rooms wcro held famous quadroon balls. But ring the bell of that door now, and, as at her invitation yon walk across tho tosseiated hallway, it is impossible to so wrench tho mind as to realise that vanished past—so sharply drawn is the difference between it and tlie present. • This particular order was founded before the war by three rich, intelligent free women of colour. Its work is altogether good. Its first caro is that .of orphaned children, then of thoso whose natural guardians are neglectful or cruel. Tho Sisters do not pay over-much attention to book education. Tlie catechism, of course, but after that a little learning in their opinion goes a long way. They strivo to give tho children a good industrial training, and it Is a .matter of common report that tho Catholic-bred negro is generally tho most trustworthy of {,11 domestics, Y.W.C.A. Notes. During the Easter holidays an inspirational and recreativo camp was held at Maori Bank under the leadership of Miss Florence Birch, general secretary of the Wellington Y.W.C.A. Mrs. C. D. Morpeth lent her house at Maori Bank for this purpose. ' Timo -\vas given to Biblo study and talks were given on the association and its aim. The extensive grounds afforded splendid opportunities for, physical recreation, and the camp proved beneficial iu every way to the girls who attended. Miss Nicol will bo responsible for providing the musical part of • the programme at the Y.W.C.A. social to-night, and tho Olympia Club will be in charge of thp supper arrangements. A good programme of games and music is promised. Tho subject at the Y.W.C.A. servico to-morrow afternoon will bo, "Echoes from tlie Camp at Maori Bank."' All girls are extended a hearty invitation to ba present and to stay for tea and the social hour following. ■ The Girls' Department of the Y.W.C.A. held a camp at Pliminerton at Eastertime. There were 27 campers, who were accommodated in tho hall. There were daily study circles, the text book being "Jesus Among Men," by Miss J. Abernetliy. Addresses were given on various subjects by Misses D. Johnstone, B. Cameron, F. Gray, and E. R. Thomas, ami studies on Japan led by Miss L. ICershaw. Tho weather for tho camp was splendid, and the 'girls greatly enjoyed tlieir games at tennis, hockey, and volley ball, whilst swimming, sports, and paperchases were never-to-be-torgotten events. Already the girls are anxious to make sure of going to the camp at Christmas time, for with one accord they say, "We enjoyed every minute of it." Carnarvon women have decided to present the Prime Minister with n f'Jk dragon banner in appreciation of tho part he played in winning tho war, and or the fact that it was the Government of which ho was tho head that gave ■women tho vote. "It was not men and women,' but a kind of shadow that crawled along tho streets of Pctrograd and pitifully begged for a morsel of bread. With mine own eyes havo I seen wretched men fight docs for somo bare and gnawed fcones." — I "Clitfrch Family Newspaper." Instructions are said to have been sent by the Vatican to the Bishops in Eastern countries to recommend to the clergy that thev shall refrain from taking part in any political controversies In the new States which will be established by the Peace Conference.

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