WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 193, 10 May 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(BY 111 OGEN.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Hawthorn, wife of Mr. Josiah Hawthorn, of "Waipapa," Hataitai, died on Saturday last in her eighty-second year. She was born in Dudley, Staffordshire, in 1837, and with her husband she arrivedin New Zealand by the ship Ida Zeigler, in 18lii. After living in Auckland and Thames for some years, the family removed to Christchurch, where Mrs. Hawthorn was closely associated with the activities of the Durham Street Methodist Church. From 188G till the date of her demise she lived in Wellington, and was deeply respected by the many- who knew her.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Nola Pratt, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, "Crosbie,'' Hastings, ami Tjieutenant Maurice G. Luxford, M.C., only son of Mr. H. Luxford, fonucrlv of the Bank of New Zealand, Christclnirch.

A concert was given by Mrs. James Hislop at the Sailors' Friend Society on Thursday. The performers were: Mesdames Hislop and Wycherley, Misses Edith Adams, Mackin, Gillespie, and J. Lowis, and Messrs. G. K Adams, and W. Nisbett (It.M.S. Tainui). Mrs. Wycherley and Miss Gillespie were at tho piano. Mr. Moore (missioner), who presided, made an appeal for reading matter for the men. He thanked recent doliors. A vote of thanks was accorded the hostess and tho performe:s. Tho prizes in the competition wont to li.M.S. Tainui, Ajana, and Karanga.

Tho Mothers' llolp Division of the W.X.R. is appealing for volunteers in tho work of giving assislance to Hie overburdened mothers of families who cannot get help of any kind. Tho number of mothers applying is far in excess ofthe number of people who have indicated their readiness to give assistance, and as the organisers of the scheme aro becoming more end more convinced of the necessity of helping in this direction >>ihey earnestly hopo that all women or girls with a little spare timo will como to the rescue and take the children off tho hands of their mothers for a couple of hours a week, or help with sewing or something of the kind. Tliosb willing to do any one of these things are asked to send in their names to the lion, secretary, 157 l-'eatherston-strcet, or clso call in person at the office either on Tuesday morning or Thursday afternoon.

Miss Carrie Laiiceley and Miss Struble are staying at Hie Grand Hotel.

The monthlygathering of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Wives' (Hub of the Women's National Reserve was held in the Charley's Aunt Club rooms, Courlenay Place, yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members. Mrs. Matthew Holmes presided. A very pleasant programme of entertainment hod been provided, contributed principally by children. A display of calisthenics was particularly interesting, the performer being .the. daughter of a mem'ber who had joined the club when it first started about three years ago, and who lias been a faithful adherent of it ever since. Songs and recitations were the principal items of the programme, and the performers received much appreciation from the audience, among whom were many children of varying- ages. The Berliamporo branch of the W.N.R. was in charge of the arrangements for tea. Mrs. Porter assisted ill's. Holmes in welcoming tho guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Cockbuni-Jfood (Mnslertonl intend leaving shortly on a visit to Canada.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. E. J. Righton was the hostess at a musical afternoon given at the Rialto to welcome Miss Carrie Lanceley to Wellington. Several well-known musical people were included in the gathering, aml-e very pleasant afternoon resulted. Whin afternoon tpa had been served, tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), who was accompanied by Mrs. 'Luke, spoke a few ivords of welcome to Miss Lanceley, and said how pleased everyone felt at the opportunity of again' hearing her siu,? in Wellington. Such visits were among tho very pleasant links that did so rauclt to bind New Zealand to the Homeland. Mrs. Luke added her greeting to that of Mr. Luke. Songs were sung by Miss' Sullivan,. Mr. Goudi", and Mr. Herbert Wood, nnd the Rialto Orchestra also provided instrumental music. Mrs. Saundors, wife of Lieutenant-Col-onel E. H. Saunders, of Featherston (who returned home a few months ago), reached New Zealand a few days buck, and is at present on a visit to friends in Featherston.

Lady Russell has gone to Cli risf church to 'meet her husband, General Sir Andrew Russell, on his return from tho front.

_ Madame Klsa Stralia, the Australian singer, has been engaged for the opera season at Covent Garden fsavs a cable message from London), She 'belongs to an Adelaide family, nnd aft?r studying in Melbourne went to Europe in 1913. After studying at Milan and in London, she made, her .first appearance ,in grand opera at Covent Garden in 191-t,'

! Tiioro are two wome" qmonrr the fivo ' members of the new Kitchens Advisory Committee, England. One is Dr. Marion Phillips, of Mel bourne, who from the fivct. has been on the Consumers' Council, wliicli is in close touch with the work of the kitchens. The other is a New Zealander, Mrs. M. Pamber Reeves, who wrote "Hound About n Pound a Week," that most informative little book on the lives of the nnor, und who was co-direc-tress of the Ministry of Food, with Mrs,

Mrs. Pember Reeves, interviewed by Hie "Daily News" recently, on the report of the Women's Advisory Committee on the training of domestic servants, said, "What I want to see established is a system of State service, whereby trained home-helps could be pent to the mothers to relieve them a little, for the mother of children wiHi lin help is tied for 21 hours out of U. Such a State -ervice would bo a sort of subsidiary health, service. and would help to lvt;ep bealthv children healthy. At present wo wait until thev'ro sick before we jive any assistance."

Wedding at pahiatua,

Anion? weddings recently celebrated in Great Britain Were thosa of Captain Alexander Cto.vlon. Royal Sussex Regiment, of Aucidand (New Zealand), to Miss Gladys Jefferson, of Colchester; (he Rev, Trevor Gilfillan. C.F.. of Auckland (New Zealand), to Miss Gertrude Rennoldson, of Ingleside, Westoe; and Major A. Fitzgerald, Indian Army, to Miss Dorothy Bedford, of Napier (New Zealand). Protection of Women and Children. A meeting of tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held on Friday. Lady Stout presided, and there were present Mesdames ,1. Kirkcaldie, G. Pousonby, Chapman, A. lloby, J. R. Glasson, Sprott, A. R. Atkinson, Miss Parlane, and Dr. Ada i'aterson. Apologies for Mrs. Chnijicld's absonco wero received. It was reported that a considerable number of cases had been attended to, while others were boing investigated. It was 'also reported that separation and maintenance orders wero being applied Mrs. W. A. Waters was appointed secretary lo the socioty. ' 'l'lio following subscriptions wero acknowledged with thanks:—Mrs. Sprott, .62; A. S. Patorson and Co., XI Is.; A. W. nnd F. C. Brailsford, 10s. Gd.; George and Doughty, 10s. Gd.; Mrs. A. Myers, 10s.; Mis'. M'Kerrow, 10s,; Mrs. C. Allport, 10s.; Mrs. Tilly, os.; Mrs. Kebbnll, f>s.; N.Z. Express Co., fis.: Miss E. L. Johnston, 55.; .Mr. W. Jolili'e, 2s. lid. Tho secretary reported that the case of cruelty in which the .society had invoked the aid of (lie police had been snlisfactorily dealt with in' the Court, the child having been removed from (ho custody of its mother

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

The services at the Y.W.C.A. tomorrow afternoon at 4.15 p.m. will be held as usual. All young women and girls, especially those who are strangers, are invited to come to the service, and to stay to the tea and social hour follow"a" very good programme lias been provided for the social at the Y.W.C.A. tonight. Jfe Jennings has arranged a good musical programme, and the Anzac Club will be responsible; for providing the refreshments. Y.W.C.A. members and their men friends are cordially invited , to be present. Mi=s England will give an address at the opening rally of the literary circles, vhich lakes place at Hie club rooms, Fcwlds's Buildings, Herbert Street, on Monday, May 10, at 7.30 p.m. T.he leaders for the year will be present at this gathering, and circles will be formed to c-tudy the book, "Poonis of To-day, _ (tur* ing the winter months. All Y.W.C.A. members are urged to take opportunity of joining one of these circles. The Y.W.C.A. board of directors met <m Thursday. There were present Mrs. Venison, Mrs. Mrs. Hannn, Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Bennie, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Murdoch, Mrs. Hoby, Mrs. Webster. Mrs. Tayolr, Mrs. Hislop, Miss Tingey, and Miss I.awson. Reports were received from the various committees, ati.l plans for_ extending the work in this city wero discussed. A Mayor's Appeal to V/omen. An appeal to women to do all in their power to aid returning soldiers to resume civil life was voiced by Sir. J. 11. Gunson in the course of an address ai' the soldiers' dependants' social afternoon, held ill Auckland on Wednesday. "Women can do a great deal in the restoration of these men to civil life, perhaps more than' many of you realise, lie said. "They have passed through terrible ordeals; they cannot immediately lake up the thread of the old life again, nor their old-timo occupations, and it is in-this difficult: period that women's influence counts so greatly. If in.the home, all wives, mothers, and sisters try to help their men by patience, good counsel, and loving care, their influence for good will bo great, lou can do more thali all the governments and municipalities in restoring your men. It rests with vou to try and make them well and happy and contented, and if you faithfully do your part, we, the civic corporation and other bodies, will do ours, and the problem of the returned men ,will disappear; they will settle down to lives of useful work once more, devoting themselves to the interests and welfare of the country." W.C.T.U. The monthly meeting of the Wellington district W.C.T.U. was held on Thursday, when Mrs. Pinfold presided. Mrs. Spearman read the official report compiled by Mrs. ] r vans (national recording secretary), which was a concise and comprehensive account of the year's work, and was thoroughly enjoyed and highly appreciated by all. It was mentioned in the report that (here were 105 unions, and 10 young people's branches. Mrs. l.ee-C'owie's splendid work was referred to, she having initiated 986 new members, and Miss Y/eymouth having gained 200 new members. In connection with the military camps, reference was made to the brides of tlie returning soldiers and to the need of getting into touch with them, and making them welcome: It was resolved that a special superintendent be appointed for this work. MOTHERS' DAY AT Y.M.C.A. Throughout the world to-morrow, the Young Men's Christian Association will celebrate "Mothers' Day." The general idea of "Mothers' Day" is a world-wide emphasis of the love and reverence men, women and children owe to a good mother. The special object is to honour and uplift motherhood and to give comfort and happiness to "the best mother who ever lived"—your mother. All members of the association are asked to observe the. day in the following way:— By a loving remembrance of mother (or her memory) through some distinct act of kindness, some tribute, or a letter. By living the day as your mother would have you live it. By having her, if you can, as your guest of honour. By going back home and giving her pleasure. By writing her a loving letter of praiso and gratitude. By wearing a white flower in your buttonhole. By attending the Mothers' Da.y. at the Y.M.C.A. rooms, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, May 11, and by attending strangers' lea, at 5 p.m., after Mothers' Day meeting. The speaker for the afternoon will lie Sirs. A. R. Atkinson, and the soloist, Mrs. B. E. Kennedy. The president of tho association (Mr. ]?. Brown) will occupy the chair. It is hoped to make the meeting a very successful one. It is open to all, and each member is asked to bring mother with him. A number of the prominent churches in Wellington are also observing "Mothers' Bay." Special addresses will be given.

The wedding took place m St. Peters 'Church. Pahiatua, recently of Miss Vena Olive Plnyle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Plnyle, of Ruawhata, and Mr. Frederick Wayland Early, only son of Air. and Mrs. G. Early, of Plymouth, and late of Pahiatua. Tho bride was given awny by liev lather, and wore tt gown of charmeuse satin, draped witn I'ended liinon aud a veil with orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of white asters and maidenhair tern, Miss iN. Dixon (of Masterton) and Miss Rita Playlo were bridesmaids, tho former wearing palo pinlc crepe de chine and gcor"ettp, with a rose-trimmed black hat, and °tho latter wliito embroidered voile with a black hat. Bouquets of palo pink briar roses and tiger lilies were carried. Tho bcbt man was Mr. George \\>'t of New Plymouth. The bride's mother, .Mrs. Playle, wore a tailored navy blue costume, with a black hat, and carried a boui|tiot of lnaiivo flowers. J.he bride-room's mother was in a black and white"check costume, with hat to match, and furs. Among those present were Sirs S Nii'holls, of Petone; Mrs. Duff, Greytown; ami Mr. Montgomery, 31«itinboiw)). A reception was held after the ceremony, and later Ihe bride and bridegroom left for Wangamii. Y.W.C.A.