WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 4, 30 September 1920, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hamor arrived in .Wellington 011 Tuesday from London, on. a visit , to Now Zealand. Miss Turton is staying with Mrs. Gibson, Christchurcli. Miss Brandon, who is taking part in the ladies' golf championship, is staying with' Mrs. ATgar Williams (Christchurcli). Mrs. Seddon lias returned from a visit to, Christchurcli, where she attends ths christening of her first great-grandson, John Seddon Beau Mac Arthur. Mrs. D. C. Bates has returned from a risit' to Australia. A . message from Paris to the Australian papers states that tho Grand Lodge of France, by a small majority, declared in favour cf tho admission pf women to Freemasonry. The resolution will be brought up at tho next World's Congress. Mrs. Cleland (Wanganui) is acting as judgo in the dancing section of tho Wellington competitions. Methodist Women's Missionary Auxiliary.' \ . The "birthday celebrations" of ths 1 Methodist Women's Missionary Auxiliary were held in Wesley Hall, Taranaki ■Street, yesterday afternoon and evening. 'The chair was taken by tho Rev. L. •'Drake, president of the conference, and -thore tv 11s a large attendance of members and. friends. A'brief programme of aongs alternated with' speeches by the chairman, the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke), and Mrs. Johnston-Wright, president of the Women's Missionary Auxiliary. In the course of his remarks, the chairman spoke' of missions and mission work, and congratulated the auxiliary upon the good results they had achieved during tho "year. A. financial statement was made by Mrs. Johnston-Wright, showing that from the.monetary aspect of affairs the position was very satisfne■'fcory. In declaring the sale of work, •which had been organised in connection with the afternoon's proceedings, open, tho Mayoress thanked the Rev. E. Drake for his references to the work of the women during the war,, and her own in particular, and declaimed any idea, of merit on hor part. Tho work was there lo be done, and they could not help but do it. She. considered that the field for women's'.work in the future held great opportunities, and she hoped they would be equal to them. During the afternoon songs were, sung by Miss Clarke, Mrs. flindle, and Miss Hudson. _ Stalls for home-made sweets, flowers, miscellaneous, and cakes attracted many buyers, aud excellent business was done. In charge of these were the following, .with their ossistauti;Sweets (conveners), Mrs. Helver and Mrs. Denton; .flowers. Miss Denton (convener); cakes (convener), Mrs. . Rove; tea-room (convener) Mrs. livans) miscellaneous (convener), Mrs. .Uoxliam. Mrs J, F. Hill acted as lion, secretary. Mrs C F. Smith assistant .secre.ary, and Wis". Ernest Kellow lien, treasurer. _ In the evening thore was. another gathering, the chair being taken hy the I!e\. il. * Bellliouse, and an enjoyable musical programme beings given. 1 here were also various speakers".' - Karori Croquet Club. . The opening of the"croquet season lfl a time that is always looked forward lo with much'.eagerness by.croquet enthusiasts, and at the-opening ot the karori Croquet Club yesterday Afternoon thero was a large attendance of members, and members of other croquet clubs. '1 hers were also present 6ome of the members 'of the Reserves ConMuittee of the City Council, and also Mr. M'Keuzie, superintendent of the sity reserves. The opening ceremony was peiitrmed by Mr. H. G. H. Burn, assisted by tho club's president, Mrs. G. Brown, and afternoon ■> tea was afterwards saved in the pavilion, spring flowers, decorating the take, Some interesting competitions were held, . the winners of vhich were Mrs. u. Brown (Karori Club), peg competition; . the .hoop', competition, Mrs. M'Kenr.io (Ngarotua Club);. golf' croquet, Mr^. Ryder (Lyall Bay Club). In the course of his opening syeech Mr. Burn iuad() reference to tho son-ice.? performed for the club by. the president, Mrs. Blown, and also to the great interest in ail that concerned it 6hown by Mrs. Casey, 'the hon'. : secretary. .Hie fallowing officers were appointed:—-Mrs. G. Brown, prwidont (re-elected); yicerpresident. Mrs. \Y. G. Bradnock; lion, secretary, Mrs. .T. ;J. Casey (re-elected); lion, treasurer, Miss Saunders; hon. ]iresident, Mrs. Cook; committee. Mcsda-nes M. A. Carr, J'. Dryden, Butcher, and Lowry. The pat•roncss of-the club is Ladv. Joliiifiwn. Mayoress's' Children's Fancy , Dress Ball. ' . ..: A meeting of the'Mayoress's'Children's Fancy Dross Ball Coii iuittee was Held in the Council C hum b«%/yesterday /at- ' leruooii.' Lady Stout presided for part of the time,. tjic Mayoress (Alts. J. P. Luke)-arriving later on. Final .arrangemeiits were discussed, 'a 9 the bail takes place on Saturday night. It was stated that seven prizes ltd been donated, the donors of which were Messrs. Whitcoui-ja aud Touihs, Mrs. ' ,r oii Haast, Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrs. Firth, Mis. Kiddiford, Mrs. J. Hannah, and Mrs. A. Gray. These are to be given for the effective, the least expensive; and- the most original boy's-and girl's fancy dress,' the seventh ' prize to go to the ■ h'?st girl's fancy dves3 (under eight years of age). It was further announced that. Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-jral and Viscountess . Jellicoe would attend the ball; The dewration of the hall is being done gratuitously by the D.1.C.; tho Mite Orchestra will supply the n.usic for the dancing; Gamble and Creed are donating all the sandwiches and a quantity of cream, while their staff offered to do all tho cutting of the bread and butter required; Nathan ?nd Co. are-donating the butter, and Mr. Lan Duncan is giving sugar. In discussing the supper arrangement# with Mrs. Luke, it was'decided that la tables for tho small children should be placed underneath the gallery in the inn in hall, the Concert Chamber being used as a supper room for the older ones. The supper tables, which are to '«> numbered, -vero bulloted • for, and those ladies who .-.re in charge will carry out their own decorations, provide tnoif own vases, cte. It was arranged that they should meet at the Town Ilall on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 to •the tables. It was further decided that all helpers should buy their own lackeys. Mr and Mrs. John ICirkcaldie were invited by the staff of Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., to meet them in the tea : room on Tuesday evening last, when a presentation was made 'to commemorate their golden redding. Mr. Robeits, who made the presentation, voiced the feelings of good-vill and appreciation felt, bv tho staff for the kind and generous consideration sl.own by Mr. Kirkcaldie at all times. Miss 1 hompson, who is the only other remaining member of the staff person illy engaged bj M,.,lchn ICirkcaldie, wa< then railed upon to make a presentation to Mrs. Ivirkenldie. Mr. Kirko.ldie was. the recipient of an oak writing table and goldmounted umbrella, ;md a gold-mounted leather bag was f i>en to Mrs. Kiikcaldie. Arvantago was taken of U e present a set of stainless culerv to Miss Grace lurkcaldie, who 14 leaving shortly for Ki-claiul to be mnrHp<l Mr.'C. F. Smith .in making t.us presentation, emphasised the fact of her heinir held in 6uch esteem by the staff it,.l. (he'v could not allow the occasion ; to nns«. In replying, Mr. John hirKcaldie' tlmnW the staff for then; gifts to himself and Mrs. Kirkcddie. but mow liarticulnrly for the kindly feelings winch accompanied the same. Mr. Sidney Ivirk-. • Idle replied on behalf of Miss Graes ICirkcaldie.