WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 48, 20 November 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Ponsonby was (he hostess at an afternoon tea given at the Barn yesterday. Mrs, M'Killop (Nelson) is visiting Wellington, and is .staying with her mother, Mrs. W. .Smith, The Terrace. Mrs. Muir (Gisborne) is in town for' Iter .son's (Dr. Douglas Muir) wedding to Miss Minti Smith. Mrs. A, Crawford, president of the Administrative Committee of the Women's National Reserve Nursing Division, entertained the members at afternoon tea on Tuesday afternoon. Sister West, who is the lecturer for the division, was present, and the work for next year was discussed, and many useful plans advocated. London girls are graceful and generally walk better than their brothers, because they are fond of dancing, according to the medical officer of the London County Council. "The teaching of dancing iu the public schools has no doubt greatly helped, if it has not javed, the situation in regard to the physical development of London girls." "said the medical officer. "Particularly noticeable is the much-better arched instep of the Bins in comparison with their own brothers and with country children generally. The relative absence of liat footthus brought about is the foundation of that grace of carriage which the typical Lendon girl of the elementary schools exhibits. In the country schools no dancing is taught, nor do (lie children there enjoy those outside stimuli to tin interest in dancing which are characteristic of London life."

"The Wellington South Nursing Division competition for the Platts-Mill? Cup and medals was held in tho Newtown Library on Tuesday evening, with Mr. Seed as judge. Those in the winning squad were (Miss If. Fossette, Mis': Morrison, Miss Gilchrist, and Mrs. Osborn. The next meeting of the division will be tho annual inspection and re-exam-ination. St. .Tolin Appeal Day. wliie,)i has been withheld during the w;ir period, is arranged for the first. Friday in December.

Mrs. Baker, Miss Poynter, and Mr. and Mrs. Puynter (Eltham) leave this week for Wellington to join their steamer for Australia eu route for .South Africa. Mrs. Baker mny possibly go to England, where her husband; Major Baker, is detained on military business.

After four years anil a half of war services in Egypt, France, and England, Sisters illftiid Mitchell, daughter of Mr. George Mitchell, has returned to Wanganui. Sister Mitchell served her country with distinction, and for her work for our soldiers sho was awarded the Royal lied Cross (second class), nnd was twieo mentioned in dispatches.

The annual competition held by Iho Wellington Nursing Division took'placo in St. John's Schoolroom on Tuesday evening. The judges were Dr. Harcourt Arthur, Mr. Seed, and Mr. Hislop. The silver cup for squad work was won by Alesdnmes Harris nnd i'rasor, nnd Misses Donaldson nnd l.ea. Miss T,«i gained the silvor msoliowl for individual work. After the results were given out, Dr. Arthur spoko a few words to (ho competitors explaining whore they had gained or lost points. Dr. .Arthur said Hid work done would hear comparison anywhere, t.lio oral work in home nursing being very good. He regretted that more squads had not entered. An' njrclosjy for absence was received from Dr. Platts-Mills. On Mr. Seed's motion a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Dr. Arthur.

"Mips Helen Carmn, who lias boon in Nov.- //Pftliind in connection with llie Chatauoua movement far over 11 year, bus been suddenly called homo lo Cfiada through the illness nf liny mother. Writing to u friend ill lYellinginn, Mi" Orson snid: "My heart is sad 0.l lonviiv tho little islands of coti ton I mont. and T. shall live in tha hope of returning."

Mts. Ahrons (Masterton) is visiting hor sister. Mrs. Mellor. Lyall Bay.

"Inquirer" asks for a reliable recipe to cover preserved fruit. Jars are now so expensive and lids difficult lo obtain that recourse has lo be had lo other methods of scaling up fruit. Can any reader supply a good rccipe for covering the fruit?

A Marlborough wedding of interest was nolciunisea' at "Anikiwa," Picton, the old homestead of the lieauchamp family, on November 4. when Miss Ethel liroughton lienuclmmp, eldest daughter of the late Mr. H. C Bcaiiehamp, was married to Mr. 10. J. Hnzlewood. of Picton, and lato of ■Wellington. The Rev. A. H. Sedgwick. assisted by tha Rev. Canon Quintal), performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by Mr. John Duncan. wore a dress of wliita crepe de chine. Her veil ha« been the work of her grandmother, tha lote Mrs. Oactock Benuchamp, and she wore nn antique necklaco of Egyptian, mosaic, set in gold, which lias adorned the brides of tho Beauchnmp family for four generations. The bridesmaids were two lit:le girls, Miss Barbara Ross Rucll, in pale blue crone de chine, with jerkin overdress, dotted with tiny embroidered loses in pastel shaoes of pink, maim., and maize, and wearing an embroidered folded band, with ends of black velvet confining tho hair, and Miss Joy Cosier, nieco of the bride, a mite of three, who wore a frock of embroidered white silk with blue sash, and hair bound with pale. blue. The bride's going-away oress was a tailored cream serge with Leghorn picture hat.

Miss Amy Snelson, the general secretary of the Y.AV.C.A. for Australasia, has arrived in Auckland to be present at tho triennial conference of' association delegates.

Mrs. Boden, hon. secretary of the Eeturned Soldiers and Sailors Hostel Societv acknowledges the following donations:—Staff Porirua Mental Ko-:uital (second donation), 10s.; Khnndnliah, per -Mrs. J. A. Hanan (third donation}. £1; Mrs. Gordon Ponsonby, •£2; Spinsters' Club (third donation), <£5 17s. Gd.; Miss Joan Holmes (per Mr. Eric Johnston). .£3; Hutt Patriotic Guild (monthlv). £5; Mrs. Johnston (Higliden), books: Mrs. Clarke (ICelburn), books; Mrs. Cathie, books; Mrs. G. W. Russell, coal. coke, and jam; Kliandallah Presbyterian Girls' Auxiliary. torchon lacemaker. Mrs. Boden has received from the Porirua Mental Hospital in aid nf the Christmas funds of the Soldiers and Sailors' Hostel, 44 The Terrace; also JS lis. Gd. from' Miss Bright, balance of natriotic funds, held by her for the same purpose. Mrs. V. Dyer has kinillv donated a ham left over from the Thorndon stall.

The benefit social held in the Oddfellows' ltall, Petone, in aid of a family who have been placed in needy circumstances ns a result of the ill-health of the breadwinner proved a great .-access, and as a result it is expected that between ,£2O and i!3O will be realised. Mr. T. Walsh was secretary, tind Me.-srs. O'E'illorau, Young, and Knrloy acted as M.C.'s. Songs wero contributed by Messrs. Walsh and Cotton, and a duet by Mr. Pollock's two little «ms, Mrs. Pollock providing the music. D:iuciug. was indulged in until midnight, (lie whole making a most enjoyable evening. Tlie necessaries for .supper were gratuitously given by Iho ladies of Petone, who worked untiringly In make the gathering (he success it proved.

A sale of needlework, cakes, llowcrs, etb., will be held at: St. Mary's Homos, lCarori, this afternoon, and it is hoped flier? will be a good attendance of wellwishers iir.{l friends to further the von; earricd on in tlieso homes. The needier work is always a very special feature, and this year it promises to bo even better than usual.

Wedding in the Methodist Church. The wedding took place in the Methodist Church, Mo.osworth Street, on Sat- - tudiiy afternoon, of Miss Fanny Hall, vuuiijjosh-' daughter of Mrs. lv Hall mid the late Mr. K. J. Hull, of Wellington, to Mr. Kenneth Noel Andrews, second son of Mr. .1. Andrews ami tho late Mrs. C. Andrews, of Marlborough. The brute, who was given away by her brother, wore white crepe do chine with overdress of silk embossed net _ and a veil of orange b'ossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of fimias and roses. Miss Olive Wiffin anil Wiss Nollie Coin (nieces or the bride) acted as bridesmaids, and wore white net. with pink Pitching, and IHi'irn ha Is triniined with pink to match. They eaeli carried a bouquet of Mveet peas ami with pale pink net sticnnicrs. Tho brxlegroojn s gilt to t Jig bride was a travelling ease, and to_ the bridesmaids silver purses. The brides (rift to the bridegroom was a gold chain. Mr. Cyril Dentice was b<*t man, ami Mr". L.'Judd groomsman. Miss J. Nicholas plavwl (lie organ. After the ceremony tiio Kceplion was held :n the Harriers' C'.ub rooms where the brides niolher entertained a large number of Pilots. Mr. and JFrs. Andrews left later by motor, the latter weann? a brown costume with white georgette blouse anil wedgwood bine hat. Wedding at Trinity Methodist Church. Tho wedding of Miss liita Hobcrts, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Loberts, of Wellington koutli, to .Mr. Oharks 10 (Jill, late of the transport Ayrshire, vdunirest son of Mr. Kdmund Will, .of Ciiitoil, England, took place at irinity Methudisl: Church, Wellington feouth. Tho l!ev. E. Drake performed t.ie ceremony, and Mrs. Webb presided at, tho oi"a'ii. • The bridesmaids were Misses Jwsio JliUer, Muriel Miller, Gi l of Auckland (niece of the bridegroom), and Hilda Hoberts. Mr. A. D. bill,, of Auckland, was the best man, and Mf. Lyndon Koberts Rroomsman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a "own of ivorv crepe do chine witli an overdress of georgette with silver lace trimmings. The train was of pale pink brocaded satin, underlined v;ith pale pink georgette, with a silver tnngo and a horse shoo of orange blossom, llie voil wa? worn in mob-cap fashion, finished with a true lovers' knot of orange blossom. Her shower bouquet was of palo pink and white roses, orange blossom, an.l inaidcn-ha.il' fern. Ihe Missea JlMler wore frocks of apricot crepe do chine and georgette, and large picture hats of brov.-n tulle and gold law>, finished with gold roses. The younger bridesmaids wore while crepe de chine frocks, embroidered with palo pink, largo straw hats underlined with pale pink and streamers to match. Jiach carried a shower bouquet. Tho bride's mother wore a "rev costume with navy hat trimmed willi oale pink and navy feather ruchiiijT. The bridegroom's presents lo the bridesmaids were an ivory-backed toilet set and jroltl signet rings, ,wid to the bride a cheque. "Following the ceremony a reception was held in T)ustin's rooms, Cuba Street, after which an eniovablo evening was spent. :u tile homo of Mr. ,i.nd Airs. T. J. liobori.s. Mrand Mrs. Gill loft for the nortn by motor, and intend making their future home in Auckland. . Red Cross League. liieut.-Oeneviil Sir David Henderson, Director-General of the League of lied Cross Societies, has announced that, the following national Kcd Cross societies have become members, of Ihe league:— Argentina, Australia, Ilylgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Denmark. France, Great .Britain, Greece, Holland,lndia, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, I'en'i, Portugal, Rumania, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sivedon, the United States, and Venezuela.

The league is now actively engaged in extending .Ited Cross activity throughout tho world for combating disease and cooidinuting relief of starving peoples. Shakespeare at the Pioneer Club. The Shakespeare evening arranged by AJiss Mary Butter at the suggestion of Dr. Agues Bennett, and held . fit the Pioneer Club lust night provided great entertainment. Several ot the members enmo representing various characters from the plays, among them being the witch from Macbeth (two witches, in fact, both most, excellently carried out). Sirs. I'ord, Juliet, the ?\urse Perdiin, Queen Katherine, Cleopatra, the Ghost, Liuly Macbeth, Portia, Jessica, Coriolanu?, a most jaunty Kosalind, .Miranda, and several other representations. Tho stage, placed at 0.119 end of the room and draped with black, a tail white pillar standing at, cither side, was mast effective, nnd formed an admirable background for each of the representations, who upon being announced took her Maud thereon, while lines descriptive of her part and personality were read by Dr. Bennett.. Following this part of the programme came a Shakespeare competition, lines being read out, whilo tho audience wrote down what plays they were taken from. Songs from some of tho plays were sung by Miss Hazel Fuller, and games anil the dancing of Sir Roger do Coverlcv brought to an end an uncommonly enjoyable evening. Tho 'accompaniments were played by Miss Chudley, and Jlrs. Corliss played tho music for Sir Eogcr.

The monthly "at home" in connection .with the Potone branch of the W.C.T.U. was held at Mrs. T. \V. I'hilips's, Heretaunga. Street, yesterday. Tho l!ev. P. J. '.Marshall was the speaker. During the afternoon a mock ballot was taken. Items were given by Mrs. Best (pianoforte solo), and Mrs. J. W. M'liwnn and Mrs. Best (songs).

Womankind's recoil from the poesibilitv of further war was expressed by Miss YVinifred Isitt at Dunei.in last week, in I he course of a valedictory address to the Women Citizens' Association. It was stated in a recent cable message, she said, that the next w;y- would be a war in the air, with tho efforts of each side directed. to the destruction of enemy, cities. She utterly deplored the point of view that looked forward, 11s with calm aceeutanct; of inevitability, to such a reign of terror. Woman was often reminded that her sphere was the home, and the v.omeu of the world revolted from the idea of building homes and rearing healthy children to bo smashed l>v the terror that flew. There wero hosts of women in England, she averred, to whom the glories of a moonlight night brought, ana would bring to their dying day, nothing but. a rostrospect of terror. Miss Isitt also deplored any idea of training a child to bo half a soldier in his school days.