PLUNKET CONFERENCE

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 257, 24 July 1920, Page 5

PLUNKET CONFERENCE

CONCLUDING BUSINESS. The conference of tho Eoyal New Zealand Society for th& Health'of■'Women ancV Children was concluded yesterday. Mrs. .W. F. Massey presided. From Taihape came the following remit: —"That the Railway Department hi* asked to place in every .railway wfiitingroom a notice drawing, atteuti'on to the address tho nearest Plunket nurse." ' —Tikis "was carried... A remit from Wellington was: "That on consideration this branch' favours tho affiliation of the scciety with the National Council of Women." Mrs. Thomson (lhuiedin) considered that it would be Wiser for the society to continue its way, without such affiliation. Mrs. Massey said she had been asked by the Countess of Aberdeen (president of the. Women's International Council) to give a message to tho women V organisations in New Zealand, asking them to affiliato with this iiitenintiowi oiganisation.' By doing so Ihcy Mould bo able to work with greater power for reforms; Mrs., Massey - said she wished to give the messago without expressing any. personal bias ono wny or another. Dr. Truby King said, that while feeling every sympathy with the aims of tho Women's Notional Council hi its' endeavours to right the disabilities of women and to work for tho gocd of humanity, he thought it would bo better for tho society' to observe ,a kind of Monroe doctrine. He did not think that afliliiir ticai with tho AVomen's National Council would, do anything to further the work of,their organisation, or, lor that matter, that'■■ they would further the conntil's work. Thei conference decided against affiliation. " '

From Gisborr.e fonwinled sevifrni recommendation., iii connection with t!ic censorship of pictures... The rccotnmeiidhtions were amended and adopted in (he .following form:—"(1) That moving pictures jis'nt present shown are injurious to. children and young persons. !U) That ill regard to moving picture''shows-tnis conforonco represent to tho Government its very strong feeling as to_ the_ uticr inadequacy of present provision in the way, of regulation and censorship to snfeguard the 'children of the Dominion. (3) That the attendance of children »t pu/ hire shows mid tho pictures allowed tiV ha to children regulated through the Education 'Department. (4) That picture programmes should l.s classified into (a) adult programmes: 0>) children's programmes. (5) The confer-ence-unreservedly l endorses and heartily supports everything said by Dr. Trilby King in his letter to the Education stitute. '.' ' , . Mrs. Abraham. (Stratford) moved, tot-, lowing a discussion upon iinanee m regard to the Central Council,_ that iht> Dunedin branch be very_ heartily thanked for their generosity in having bonie the burden of the expenses up lo the present time. . This was : carried. A remit from Christchurch that tho wages of a Karitano nurse be not leso than JS2 a,, week was oarried. The sub-committee' set up to go into the matter of a full uniform for Plunket nurses m.ado its report, .nnd its -recommendations were adopted. Tho election of the Central Council resulted as follows:—President, Mrs. J. A. Johnstoao; vice-presidents. Mts. W. I\ Massey, C.8.E., and Mrs. M'Georgej committee, Hesdaroes L. Bloomfiekl, I'jne, Newman, T. K. Sidey, Vigor Brown, J. C. M'Gcorge, W. A. Moore, C. W. Kattray, and Snow; treasurer, Mrs. Theominj secretary," Miss Hoddinott. Mrs. Massey .moved a. very hearty vote of thanks to the Hon. C. .T. Parr, and Messrs. T. K. Sidey aiid Young, M.p.s, for their assistance; to Mr. W. Hunt for the use of the rocm for the conference; to Colonel Hunter, Dr. Wilkms, and tho Press for their interest and aid. Mrs. Massey also said that thanks were due to the Central Council for the at-, tention-it had given to all the branches, and its careful ccoisideration of the matters that' came before it. The motions were carried. . ' Before Dr. King left the conference, Mrs. Massey proposed that a very hearty vote of thanks bo. to Mm lor giving his* time and advice to the conference.—This was carried with acclamaA* hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Massey for acting as chairwoman at the conference.

Entertaining General and Lady Bird'

wood. Yesterday afternoon the Pioneer Club had the very great pleasure of entertaining General: Sir William Birdwood and Lady Birdwood. lady Stout (the president) received them upon their arrival, and Lady Birdwood, was presented with a bouquet of violets,, daphne, and other spring flowers. Many members were present, and the opportunity of .meeting the guests' of honour was very greatly appreciated. Lady Stout made ti brief speech of welcome, and in doing so apologised for the unavoidable absence of Lady Gibbcs and Dr.' Agnes Bennett, two of the clubV vice-presidents. In;reply-,-ing to the president's speech, Lady Bird_wood said that both she and General Birdwood much appreciated the opportunity of meeting the club members. As they travelled about cue had been very pleased to see the way in which jjie English brides of New Zealand soldiers were settling down to life in the Dominion, and to note thedr general content with its conditions. . . ■ ' During the afternoon' Miss Butler gave recitations, Mrs. Segrief-Grant and Miss Townley-..sang, and Mr. Pliipps gave several selections upon a phonograph. The arrangements for tea were in charge of Mrs. J. Myers, who had several membfirs to holp her. Among those who were present were Hi 9 Excellency the Acting-Governor-General (Sir Eobert Stout), Mrs. Sprott, Lady Pindlay, Dr. Ada Patersou, Mrs.' Sommerville, Mrs. Pomare. Mrs. Coates, Miss Coad, Mrs. Eliott Wyatt, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Bethune, Mrs. Coleridge, Miss M. Myers, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Janisch. and many more. Some beautiful early spring flowers were arranged in large bowls and vases in the reception room, and also decorated tho tables in the members' room. Lady Birdwood wore a very dark navy blue coat and skirt, with furs and a black velvet hat. Lady Stout ware a gown of violet crepe de chine, draned with panels of ninon of a paler shade; a hat massed with white ostrich feathers and a feather boa. Wedding at Petone, Tho wedding took place at St. Augustine's Church on Monday of Miss Elsie Maynard, daughtor of Mrs. Maynard, of Hufct Eoad, and the late Mr. T. Maynard. to Mr. Ernest Gordon Beniiett, second son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bennett, Palmerston North. The ceremony Was performed by tho my.' G. Castle, vcar of Eltiiam, and brother-in-law of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Foster Maynard, wore a very pretty frock of pale pink silk, with an overdress of white net, embroidered in silver tissue; she also' wore a veil and orango blossoms, and carried a Bououet oT white and pink flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Bennett, sister of the bridegroom, who wore a frock of pink crepe do chine and goorgette and a black picture hat. She carried a bouquet of pale pin!; and bluo anemones.' Mr. Eric Hodder, of Palmereton North, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held aft tho residence of Mrs. Maynard, Hutt Eoad.