WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 25, 24 October 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Ihoqen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Alfred Kidd will represent the Auckland branch of tho Trained Nurses' Association Conference, which' is to bo held at Christchurch next week. Miss Evangeline Haines, 8.A., has accepted the. position of New Zealand travelling secretary for. tho Australasian btudents Christian Union, from January, 1920. Miss Hames is a graduate, of Auckland University College, and held tho Tinlino Scholarship for 1!)1G. She is at present a member of tho staff of tho To Kuiti High School. Quito a number of Now Zealanders aro returning by tho Remuern, which is duo in Auckland on Sunday morning, among them being:—Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark.and Master Denis Clark, Mr. anil Mrs. Peatherstone, Mrs. E. D. O'Rorke, Miss O'Rorko, Cantain Maurice O'Rorke, and Master O'Rorke, Captain and Mis. Tahu Rhodes and Miss Plunkett. Miss Marion S. Donald, lately of Dunedin, Was appointed assistant surgeon at tho Auckland. Dental Hospital by the Hospital Board at its meeting this week. Miss Donald served for some iimn with tho Dentnl Corps in England and on the Continent, and had experience in dental clinics in England. Mrs. Beetham (Wairnrapa) and Miss Wardoll aro visiting Auckland. "Would you bo surprised to hear that the trade in second-hand pianos in Auckland alone represents no less a sum than ,£IO,OOO per month or .£120,000 per annum!' 1 " writes an Auckland correspondent, "These figures were quoted to me this week' by a leading dealer here\ and I have no reason to doubt their correctness. Never was the trade in 'used pianos' so keen as it is at tho present time in Auckland, and I have no doubt it is just as keen in other parts of the Dominion. The fact is tho prices of new pianos have become so extravagant' since the war that lots of people cannot afford to pay them. tho demand lor second-hand instruments. And the profit to tho retailer on these goods is often protty considerable. I heard of ft case a nay 6r two ago of. a householder who sold a piano to a dealer for dMfl. Next day the dealer resold that piano tor 'dCGS. I believe this sort of thing is quite : common."

Again there Was a very largo attendance, at the Catholic bazaar at.the Town Hall last night. Miss Putnam's pupils acquitted thStnselves with grent credit, and their performance was a most attractive and pleasing one.

if, D ' Briffht, the well-known water of fairy stones and articles dealIP.I/' 1 L «P ic > ,ltui;e - ,vm leave Wellington by the C'ormthic to-day for Eneland. Miss Bright is making arrangements to publish fuather volumes of tairy tales, and in addition she will be writing articles for soma of the New Zealand newspapers.

Tho wedding took place last week in Auckland ot Miss Constance J. Crair second daughter of tho Into Mr. J J Mr. Wendell Phillips,, late of Vancouver. Ihe bride was attended by her sister, Miss Jdan Craig and was given away by her brother, the ceremony being performed by Canon M'Parland.

Ihe wedding, took place in St. Patrick's Umrch, Mnstorton, on Wednesday morn- ! n * °J #'» Evelyn B - Chapman, doug],. ter.(rf Mrs.-!'. Chapman, to Mr. George Imncis Kolsby, sou of Mr. G. Kolsby, or Ivopuahtroa.. . , Russian Women. • In i.tho, course. Or a conversation between Mr. Aubrey Williams (who has lived in ftusda for fivo years and was ngaim there for sire months wittiin very recent times) and it representative of the Auckland "Star," the former, in describing Ifiissian women, 'said that they were rlin most fascinating conversationally llto educated women were brilliant talkers. They are great students of mathematics, on which subiect they become very proficient, and tin's, the ' traveller thinks, gives them a flexible brain. I" talking to a Russian woman one would sometimes think that the cotiveVsation had been thrndhed out, when they wou'd suddenly approach it from nil entirely new angle, with remarkable results. The women are very accessible to new ideas, and they pet a new point of view verv jquieldy. They aa'o . nteo possessed of very critical brains, Even before I lie war the women stood on. an equal fcotin? with the men in nearly everything except a passport. A wife's name had to be placed on her husband's passport. Women had a great deal ox freedom even before the revolution, and it astonished the New Zealander to find the ntinibers in the learned professions. Especially was this true of medicine, in which they were very Successful. Women doctors were .counted equal with men doctors in the Russian Army medical service beforo the Japanese War, and accompanied the troops to Manclnirlßi Feildinn Notes. A very pleasant "coming of age" dance was given by Mrs. Sandilftnds at her residence in honour of her youngest son. Among those present were Mesdames Sand'lnnds, Broad, Fry, Hitchings. Baylv. Baker," Misses Waynlouth. Gorton, Haybittle, Woollams. Walker, Miller, Atkinson, Messrs. Sandilnnds. Baker. Broad, Bayly, Wnymonth, 1.0 Cren, Parsons, Green, Fry, Thompson, and others. A most enjoyable surpriso dance was held at Mrs. M'Beth's country house ir Kimbolton. Among those who went were Mesdamcs Fry, 'Short, Beedie, • Baddely, Pfatt. Graham, Shannon, Misses Waymouth, Short, Haybittle, Shannon, Gorton, Atkinson, Woollams, Miller, Walker, intzherbert, Messrs. Shannon, Short, Wnymonth, Green, Barton, Broad, Thompson, Parsons, Pry, Graham, and others. Mrs. Perry has gone to Wellington. • Miss Livesey has cone to Christehurcb. Mrs. HiMiings (Wellington) has been slaving with Mrs. Broad. Miss" X. Li'-nspT (Chrlstchurch) is the giiwt'bf Dr. LiTEflOf. Miss Brown has returnod from New Plymouth. Mrs. Gresson (Taihapo) is tho guest of Miss Llvescy. Mrs. Charters (Wellington) has been staving with Mrs. Perry. Mrs Pish has gone to Wcmwrton. Mrs. Bfl'-tdtt'is staying in Wellington. Mrs. L. Pirani has returned from Napier. . Mrs. Broadfool; lias gone to .Auckland. The ladies' golf championship was won by Mrs. Stringer, and the junior championship by Mrs. Broad. Women in Civil Service. "Women should be eligible for all ■grades of appointment in tho Civil Service oti the same terms and conditions as men." This is one Of tho recommendations contained in tho report (issued by the Ministry of Reconstruction) of the sub-committee of the Women's Advisory Committee which was appointed to consider the position after the war of women holding temporary appointments in Government Departments (states the "Sunday Observer").' It is pointed out. in regard to typists and shorfchnnd-typiits'thaf, whereas they complain of tho conditions of work, the heads of Departments complain of inefficiency and lock of intere.'t. It. is iecominondcd that typing mid shorthand be dono by persons admitted through the ordinary examinations for the clerical classes '(the present standard of education required is too low). It is considered that ono of the Civil Service Commissioners" should bo a woman, and that a woman should be appointed to the section of the Treasury denHntt with Uvil Service organisation. Further recommendation', refer to the provision of tramms in other occupations to meet the needs of the women who are displaced from Government Denarlmenis and the granting of financial nssislancofm the case oi thoso who cannot otherwise allord to i meet the expenses involved.

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Miss Campbell's Entertainment. The box plan is now on view for Miss Gladys Campbell's production, "Once Upon a Time," which is to open at the Grand Opera- Houso next Tuesday, This charming fairy tale play is expected to provide delight to both young and old. Nothing is more'fascinating to children than the old fairy tales and nursery rhymes being enacted toforo them on the stage, and to the great majority of grown-ups the same applies taking them back, as it docs, to their childhood days when their mothers unfolded to them the old English • folklore. A feature of tho production will bo Oho dancing by Miss Campbell's pupils, who will be seen in beautiful ballets, solo dances, sonic of the special items being the gorgeous "Coin" ballet, represented by "Gold," "Silver," and "Copper." Tiho "Plowers" ballet, represented by sunflowers, hollyhocks, tiger 'lilies, cinerarias,, carnations, poppies, and violets. The ballet of Vices and Virtues, led by "Juslice" and "Injustice," and tho Wimps and Wninps. Tho dressings, which are in keeping with the piecej are of a brilliant nature. Miss Campbell, who during .the wat worked most unstiutingly on behalf of the various patriotic funds, is leaving for England very shortly. Homo Economics, A movement in which great interest is being evidenced is on foot to fonn a home economic association for the province of Canterbury. A similar association has been formed in Auckland, and already it has proved its value to tho homeniaker, and to the teachers of various branches of homo science., Tho objects of tho asociation are briefly set down as follow:— To futhcr the interests of :—(a) Household science and art, both educationally and in the home, (b) To suggest improvements in the school laws relative to successful work in the schools and to take united action on any matter affecting the interests of the profession. .. (c) To organiso open meetings for lectures, reading of papers, and consideration of ■ any matter pertaining to home economics. (d).To keep in touch with this branch of education in other countries by means of papers/magazines, bulletins, and direct communication, (e) To study tho law in relation to homo problems, striving for better conditions in all food supplies, to rouse homo interest in public sanitation. It. is presumed that the association will follow alone the linos of similar American organisations. "Home-makers' clubs," these organisations are called, and judging by the annual report of tho Quebec' Home-makers' Club .they do a splendid work. The Quebec Club's motto is. "Por ■ Home and Country," and nothing could express more clearly nor better explain the vision which animates their members than this simple phrase. It..shows' that in working for fhe improvement of the home and the raisins of its.standards that the counlry can be well served, and also that tho country must bo built on the foundation laid in the home. To quote:."The ob. lect of the home-makers' club shall be to study the most scientific way of conducting" home work in ord°r to economise, strengthen, and preserve the health of I Hie family; to discuss the best oxpendiI hire of mnhev in order to secure the hirrhest conditions nf home life; to provide h'eter financial social, and intel. lectual advantages for. farm bovs and girls, and yet keep' them on the farm j to cnfr.fr on any line of work which has for ".its'object the. welfare of homo or community life." Woman and tho Lenis'ntivo Council. Members of the deputation representing several women's societies which waited upon the Prime Minister yesterday afternoon in regard to tho right of women to &it in the Legislative Chamber afterwards attended the debate upon tho •mater which took lilacti in the Chamber in the afternoon. . Needless to fay,'tho matter was followed with keen interest, and the result has strengthened tho determination of many women to tako a more active interest in the political life of the country. The fact that they have •been denied the.right to s.it in lihe Legislative Chamber when other countries have been opening the door to women in all phases of life, political, municipal, and otherwise, has roused a very strong feeling.'of resentment and anger. In discussing ttiiß matter of women being d'igibto for Parliament, one- of the arguments that has so frequently been hurled at women by men- is "Yes. Oh, yes, I qtlito agree with you that women should sit ill Parliament, provided"—and hero there is a solemn, impressive pause—"provided they are liie Tight lend of women!" Arid woman, with a gasp, mentally runs over in her mind tho present members of Parliament that she knows, and gasps again-! To take tho edgo off the day's proceedings, the lion, Mr. MaeGrngor entertained the ladies at afternoon tea. Anniversary Services at Petone. The anniversary services in connection with the Petone Baptist Church we're .brought to a successful conclusion ■ on Wednesday evening, when a ten meeting and public concert, were held. Botih the tea meeting and concert were well attended. Among those contributing to the social programmo were:—Songs, Misses L. Lambourne, B. Cashmore. A. Nicol, L. Wright, J. ftob'son, E. Wainwright; recitations, /Misses P. Schofield, P. Lewthwaite, and Master S. Burns. During the evening the following were presented with prizes Nicol's class: Alice Leathern, May Young, Gwynne Silby, Jean Robson, Thelma Carey, Edith Wainwright, Lizzie Lambourne; Hilda Gardner. Afrs. Hoddinott's class: Phyllis Lewthwaite, Edith Kent, Beatrice Cashmore, Eunice Kenny. Mrs. Piper's class: Vera Gennge, Violet Geange. Mrs. Robson's class: Arthur Kent. Mr. Lambourne's class: David Bn-imgren. Roland Wainwright, Stanley Binus. Arthur Cashmore. Mr. Hoddinott's class: Victor Kent, Arthur Lambourne. Mr. Robson's class: Ernest Lambourne, Jack Lambourne.

A private dance, to raise funds for providing the children in the Wellington Hospital with Christmas gifts, was hc.M in St. Peter's Hall, Ghuznce Street, Inst evening, and was very successful. There was a good attendance of dancers, and tho hall had lipen prettily decorated for the occasion. Tho organisers of the danco were: Messrs. Bran ml, Pcppelton, M'llvrdo, and Kyle, and fhe chaperons were M-ofldames Boyle, Kent, M'lntyre, and Lynford. Acting as M.C.'s were Messrs." Bott, Wilson, and M'llvr'de. The secretary' was Mr. L. Brnuiid. Tlie Elite orchestra supplied excel'ent music for the dancine and a very enjoyable evening was spent by those present.