WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 257, 25 July 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NBAS,

(By Imoqen.)

The wedding took place in London recently of Miss lidna Joughin, Papamii, Christchurch, to Dr. Gillies Borrie, of Duuedin. They will in all probability live in London for at least two more years, as Dr. Horrie has an appointment at Guy's. Hospital.

Mrs. and Miss Seaton have returned to Wellington from a prolonged visit to Australia. Owing to industrial troubles in that country they returned sooner than they intended, although a very pleasant time wus spent in Melbourne and Sydney,

Dr. Jessie Maddison, who since her return from England has been practising in Hawke'fi Bay, passed through Wellington earlier in tho week on her way to Christchurch.

The wedding took place in the New Brighton Methodist Church, Christchurch, on Tuesday, of Sergeant Chnrles Kibblewhite, brother of Mr. F. Kibblewhite (Mnvor of New Brighton), to Miss Gladys Linda Buist, Tho liev. "W. Walker' performed the ceremony. Miss Thehna Kibblewhite was bridesmaid and the best man was Mr. Mathurs.

Miss Amy Kane, a vice-president of tho Pioneer Club, ig .entertaining members on July 31 to mark Hie occasion of the tenth anniversary of the founding of theclulj. Miss Evelyn Jsitt, now on the London staff of the "Manchester Guardian," was the original founder of the club, and associated with her in bringing the idea to a successful issno were Miss Richmond, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Lftdy Salmond, and one or two others. During the ten years of its existence many interesting visitors fvom oversells have been entertained within its doors, and it has become tho centre of a pleasant social life for women. During the war a considerable amount of. war work was done and sums of money raised for patriotic purposes.

A Trontham military pence ball is to be held in the Town' Hall, Upper Hutt, nevt wfik. The organis-prs are R.S.M. Tiilbot. S.M". M'Conuell, Sgt. Dwyer, S.Sz { : Worden. Sgt. Tnttersall, Dpi. Ingle, Cul. Biclinrds, and. Cpl. Birch. The chaucrons for the occasion will be Mes(lamcfl Tnlbot, Ishenvood, Jaffray, and Entlrav. The lion, secretary is Sgt. J. Tatteisall The ball should be very cnjojnblo, as tho committee is sparing no naine to ensure its complete success.

The death look place at her husband's residence, Ratn, on'Tuesdny, of Mrs. John Hammond, eldest daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. John M'Kelvie, well-known pioneer settlers of the Kn.ngit.ikci district. Mrs. Hammond is survival by a family consisting of her huslxmd and two sons and two daughters—Messrs. Lloyd and Keith Hammond, of Enta, Mi"? Keith Stevens, of Waitotara, and Miss Doris Hammond.

Dr. J. T. W. Wilkin and Mrs. Wilkin (Wanpamiii have arrived in London, and according to recent advice Dr.- Wilkin will visit various hospitals to investigate the latest methods in surgery, orthopaedics, and X-ray work. Mrs. Wilkiri nnd Miss Hawkins in the meantime will visit various parts'of Great Britain,' nnd at. tho end of tho summer Dr. Wilkin will probably go io New York for further study.

Mr. W. Pryse Jenkins (Hamilton), formerly ■ secretary of the Auckland Milk Vendors' Association, arrived in Vancouver on April 10, and spent more than a fortnight in Canada and U.S.A. (states a London correspondent). He is visiting his parents in Great Britain, and also studying various aspects of dairying, particularly of niilk supply and delivery in tho cities, in which respect he finds that Now Zealand has a, good deal to learn. In New' York the price of milk was 8-j.d. a nunrt, in London 10d., and in Auckland . sfd., yet the _ cost of delivery in New Zealand was higher than elsewhere, ' In New York he visited the National Milk and Dairy Farm Exposition, and was interested to find that in. tho efforts to reduce infant mortality any mother in need of milk or medical advice could receive it free of cost from the society, which is similar to the Plunket Society of New Zealand. Mr. Jenkins crossed the Atlantic in tho Adriatic. He will leave again at the end of August, and after visiting relatives in the Southern States of America, will leave for home via Honolulu.

Wedding in St, Paul's, The marriage took p'*ce in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral of Miss •E. E. Veitch, daughter of Mr. Veitch,- of Wellington, to Mr. A. A. Duncan, recently returned from the front, oldest son of Mrs. Duncfii!, of the West Coast. The Veil. Archdeacon Johnson performed the ceromony. The, bride wore a cream satin-cloth costnnii! and a Paris hat of crepe de chine, and carried a shower bouquet fastened witll pink streamers. Miss M. Mooney nnrl Miss W. Faulterner were bridesmaids, the former wenring a cream gabardine costume with pretty hat to match, ami the latter silver grey silk, with black picture hat, finished with streamers. Mr. Stewart was best man, and Mr. W. G. Burn groomsman. The guests were subsequently entertained at a weildiue breakfast held in (he Nox Century Hull; where tho tables had been nrrangwl by Mts. Oscar Johnsion with spring (levers. The bridegroom's present to Hie brido was i<. ruby cluster brooch and pendant, and tn the bridesmaids he also gave pretty brooches. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Duncan left by motor for Wnr.ennui. Weddina in St, Joseph's Church.

The marriage took place in St, Joseph's Church, JJucklc Street, of Miss iioya O'Sullivan, elder daughter of Major and M'w O'Sullivaii, and Mr. Harry iiawson, ■latti New Zealand Expeditionary Force, son ot Air. and lire. A. Lawson, of Wellington. The Rev. Father Hurley performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a Knu'ii of suit grey georgette, with hat to luotch. trimmed with pink and blue flower?. Her shower bouquet was of paio pink and whito Mowers. Miss J. O'Sulliviiu attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of pink georgette and a lecbo'rn hat trimmed with pink and saxe blue. Her bouquet was of flowers to n>i< tch her frock. Lieutenant T. Boyco ■was beat man,- and-both he and tho best nißii were in uniform. Major and Mrs, O'Sullivan afterwards held a reception, at which only relatives and a few intimate friends were present. Tho Church and the Housirig Problem. At the Methodist Church, Hawera, the Kev. A. Liver-sedge, before commencing his address, referred to the housing question. This, he said, inter alia, was a Question which demanded nioro than the liadini; of a scapegoat on whose shoulders tho blame could be placed. It was ii question concerning- the community. Hi- did not particularly •confine his remarks to the need for houses, but also to the necessity for providing adequate accommodation for our single girls, places where tliev could develop their wonianliMviS In the best advantage The Great Toucher laid it down that we were to bu our brother's keeper, and, according to thin doctrine, tho speaker claimed that numbers of the Church could not sit calmly by, in security ir. their own homes, in case and comfort, and sen people turned on the streets tlmiimh no fault of their own. They must demand from (he Government recognition of tho fact that the houeiug of the P'.'-'nle was equally important with dentins, with our enemies. He would ask Christian people, and he maintained it wiis their duty to do so, to consider whether it was not in their power to open their doors to those wanting assistance, and especially it any had houses ■ Unit wr.ro unoccupied, until the pressure was relieved. If tin* law of the land was unable or unwilling to meet the case, then the Church ought to lake up the resnonsibilitv, and strive to do its utmost to relieve distress, and thus carry out tho wishes of ita Great Teacher.

Women's National Reserve of New Zealand.

Miss Lord has just returned from Gisborne and Hastings, where, under the nuMiices of the Public Health Department, she has been holding Women's National Besorve sick nursing classes. In the former place she gave thirty-seven lecluiT3 within fifteen days, nil being greatly appreciated- At Mnnutukc (in the Gisborne district) many people came ii verv long distance to hear them. Tho keenest interest was taken, nnd a gratifvinh' report has been received expressing in the highest terms tho great benefit the classes have been (o tho whole community. AVhere the people are so scattered, and often have to wait a considerable timo before n doctor can be obtained, such information :ind instruction are invaluable. In the town of Gisborno numbers of people availed themselves of tho opportunity also. In Hastings (where sixteen lectures were delivered in si\ days) all classes were well attended ii'ii'i much appreciated. The report goes on to say: '\Miss Lord has the art of suilinL' her lectures to the ages and conditions of her hearers, which.makes for success everywhere. She is very keenly ijiU'rested in Hie work, nnd spares noiilier time nor trouble in imparting knowledge. The Public' Health Department is tc be congratulated upon its selection of lecturers." Two Returned War Workers. Miss Clara Hogers ' and Miss Dora Miucli arrived by the Briton on Weduesdc.v. after an absence..of nearly two_ years. Their popularity was evidenced b/t.he large number of telegrams handed to them on arrival at tho wharf, mid also bv tho hearty reception accorded them at the Keturnod Soldiers' Club by Laclv Stout, Mrs. de Castro, and others, to pav nothing of tlie "Diggers" who aavc three routing cheers. Their smart khiiki uniforms with Y.M.C.A. badges wp.rt! much admired. In the evening llw iwo Indies and a party of friends ivme the jjuosts at tho Grand Opora House of the "Diggers" Divisional l'icvrots. whoso bright entertainments in France were familiar to them. Miss Muich (Hawera) left by train yesterday morning for the north, and Mks Rogers bv the terry bout hist night for her homo at Hnimiora. The latter lady has many friends in Wellington, who will' at n later date be glad io hear.of her experiences, and to view a iino collection of pholugrnphs in her possession. Miss Rigors explained that.with some of the liKinev subscribed by Wellington, people extras were provided for the "Diggers" op. the outward voyage. During the afroriiuon and evening many returned men, who had become acquainted witll the good work of tho two Indies in Egypt, Hr.elnnd. and France, renewed their accmiuntance.

Chinese Women and the War. The Eastern representative of the "Christian Science Monitor," in the course of conversation with a Belgian lady, whose husband had big financial interests in Peking, where both had lived for some years, was told that Chinese women, when once they realised that all help was needed for tho ,Allies in winning tho war, did all they possibly could. ''Because of her training, the Chinese woman of the uppsr classes is not naturally enterprising in a time of public need," she continued, "since for centuries sho has led a rather idlo life, duo to the abundance of servants. At first the European and American women lost considerable prestige among Chinese women because they worked so hard for the cause; but after a whilo the idea of general service began to grow arid the Chinese woman was finally ready to <io her bit with Hio rest. Of course, it takes time to develop executive ability, but quito recently these women showed signs of progress by undertaking several funcy dress balls and concerts, at .which Ihey raised money for relief work. They are always generous with money, and. with the proper training they shou,kl become valuable in social work also." Replying to the question as to what she considered the best means of improving conditions for the Chines 3 woman, Mrs. da Gaiflier said that she thougnt tho change could be accomplished only by imitation of the Western woman. "Chinese women are very imitative," she said, "and they aro beginning to adopt the Western modes of dress to some extent—unfortunately, I think. But in oilier matters, sue!, as independence of thought and action, I believe they will follow along if given sufficient examples. Tho Y.M.C.A. has done much work in China," Mrs. da Gaiflier added, "and the Chinese men are absorbing Western ideas quite rapidly. Towards the c'oso of the war they became less absorbed in burners affairs nnd more keenly interested in the struggle, although they were always generous in financial support."

The Women's Legion (Great Britain) has many sections, and its growth from small beginnings has been one of the most remarkable features of women's work during the war. Its sections iucludo motor drivers employed in tiie A.S.C., agricultural members, and domestic workers, besides those members employed in Government Departments. It is hoped that in tho near future ft territorial reserve of women will be formed drawn from all the war services who aro willing in case of need .to carry on those auxiliary duties not undertaken by the nursing services. A committee of the heads of the women's services has been formed to undertake the protection and after-care of all members- of the women's services who desire to emigrate to the Dominions.