WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 73, 20 December 1920, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Cachemaille has returned to' Wellington from a visit to New Plymouth. The wedding took place quietly 'in St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, oil Friday morning of Miss Mona Constance Price, fourth wiughter of the late Mr. H. G. Price, late Commissioner of Crown Lands at Marlborough, and Mrs. Price, of Wellington, to Mr. Donald Campbell Gilbert, of Hastings. Mr. T. S. Roulston gavo his sister-in-law away, and Miss Doris Price attended as bridesmaid. Mr. A. J. Roulston was best man. A reception was subsequently held at the residence of' tho bride's sister. Mrs. RoulEton. . Mrs. Fox, a daughter of the late Sir William Rn-reell, wlio'has arrived'from England, and Miss Fox are visiting Has- - tfags, nhil are'staying wftti Mrs. Nairn. Mr. and Mrs. Gorman James (Masterton) are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Heathcote Mawley (Ma»> terton) are staying at Muritai. ' Miss Marryatt (Opaki) is visiting Wellington. Sirs. H. G. DKlsbury and her children leave to-day on a visit to Pirjnoa. St. Paul's School "broke up" for the holidays on Friday ; afternoon. After tho pupils hnd entertained their visitors with songs and recitations, brief speeches in reference to the work accomplished were made by the Venerable Archdeacon Johnson and Sir. D. M. Yeats. Tho following is- tho prize list:—Proficiency certificate, Ina JJobinson. Standard Vl—. Dux of school, Ina Robinson. .Standard V—Arithmetic, Raynor Dutton;, spelling, Raynor Dutton; composition, Kathleen M'Nab; writing, Kathleen M'Nab. Standart lll—Arithmetic, Gwen Short; spelli"2 Mavis Norri=: eonnwsition,- Mavis Norris; writing. Mavis Norris; writing, i Olive Hnnfiold. Standard ll—Arithmetic, Edna Leonard; spelling, Edna Leopard; writing, Basil Orsborn. Standard I— Arithmetic, Evelyn Paul; .spelling, Reno Cook; writing. Radna Brenmley. Drawing (upper division), Percy Leonard. Drawing (lower division), Vera Bcadley, Good conduct, Enid Sturdy. Tho death took place at Stratford on Thursday night of Mrs. Ann: Kirlnvood, widow of the late Mr. William Ivirkwood. Mrs. ]Cirkwooc\ who was- a. native • of Birr, King's Countv, Ireland, : came to the AVest Coast of New-Zealand-from Australia with her brothers at the time of the gold rush, and was a well-known resident of o£rcymouth and Hokitika. She was married during her residence on tho..West Coast. Sir. Kirkwood afterwards hud licensed houses in Welling'ton, Wanganui. Christchurch,, : and Hnwke's Hay.' The family have been in Stratford fo'f about 28 years, and for tho greater part of that period have owned tho County Hotel. Tho late Mrs. Kirkwood is. survived 'by a family of ten: ' Misses Ann and Agnes, Messrs.- W.' P., Thomas,- 11. G., E. J., anvil Frank (of Stratford); Lieul.-Cololiel J. •G. Ku'k- ! wood (now resident in British East Africa.), SWj. P. TlVomson (Invercnrgill), and Sirs. A. Coleman'(Stratford). Mrs.- J. P. Luke prcsidod at the monthly meeting of the Levin Home Committee. The matron reported that the children' were well. Gifts receive'd, last month from the tollowing were acknowledged;— Sirs. Juines (Rangitanui), -Mrs. Smith. Mrs. ICnowles, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. J. P. Luke, Miss James, Mr. Coleman, Miss ■Archibald; Ilawke's Bay. Fisheries, St. Cuthbert's;- and donations as follow:— Mr. Bennett, 10s.; Sirs. L. Blundell, XI; . Sirs. James, 125.; Sirs; Elliott, Is.; Mrs. Phillips, 10s.; Mrs. 10s.; Mrs. Hlvth. 2s. Cd.; Miss Newtown,. Jil; "A Friend," 10s.; tho pupils of the Mnrsden .School, £7 175.; "A Friend," 35.; and a legacy under the will of tho late Mrs. Sr. A. .Williams, «C2oo< Thanks were extended to the management of the DJ.C. for inviting nil tho children to visit' tho magic, cavo free; to; the -pupils of tho Starsden School, who' gave 'a Christmas treo party-at the school, to which .nil the children wero invited and spent a happy 'time; and donations to'the Christmas ]nmd from -Mis. W. Ferguson, .CI; and £10 collected by Mr. Tidwards. A dolls' house, with'.furniture, was presented to the homo by Miss Jackson. An old resident of Auckland died a-few days ago in the person of ■ Sirs. Jano Bums, of View Road,' Sit. Eden. ;.' She | arrived in the colony'-GO years' at'O byv tho ship British Queen with her parents (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clark). The ship British Queen, gained considerable notoriety bccaiisc of her abnormally-prolonged voyage. Springing a leak shortly utter leaving the British coast the.-crow for six months (and augmented by all ablebodied male passengers) manned tho •pumps night and day to keep the vessel afloat. Eventually, when near Norfolk Island, tho leak was found under some coal, and was plugged by the slip's carpenter. The voyage had been so prolonged that provisions had almost given out, despite careful rationing, the commissariat having only 41b. <lf iifcur for each passenger on arrival in port. Mrs. Burns, whose, husband. was assayer and refiner to tho Bank of New Zealand for many yenrs, was predeceased by her husband some years ago. Her only ,sister (Sirs. S. R. Savory, of San Francisco) Is flow on a visit to New Zealand. The annual meeting of tho Wellington Nursing Division of the St. John' Ambulance Brigade Overseas was held recently, Mrs, W. H. S. Moorhouse presiding. The lady superintendent reported that tho affairs of tho division wero in a ..very satisfactory state, tho balance-sheet showing a good surplus over expenditure. This division has now been in existence nearly 20 years, and'has steadily progressed. The great need now is for a building in which to hold the lectures and practices, the divisions at present being entirely dependent on being able to rent rooms from other societies. The resignation of Mrs. L. Barclay from her position of first nursing otticer • was much She will be placed on the reserve list; also of Mrs. Fraser, from third oOicer, she having removed to Treutliuiu. -Sister Slacandrew has been promoted to first nursing cfliccr, and. Miss M. Griffiths lias been appointed to third. The need of a lady secretary has been keenly felt, but Miss Corrigan has offered to fill the vacancy in the new year, the recommendation for her appointment being carried unanimously, Aliss Corley has resigned her position as lady inspector of stores, on her niarjiaga and removal from Wellington. A volo of thanks was passed to her for her work. Feeling mention was made of yie loss to the division through the deaths of Mrs. J. R. Gibbons and Sirs. Taylor, the former being one of tho senior members. Members were on duty at the carnival at Lyall Bay. also at tho Town Hall and Parliamentary Buildings during the visit of the Prince of Wales. , There was a good attendance of members at the an- . nual church parade held at St. Mark's on Juno 27. The homo nursing competition for the Wallace Roso Bowl took place on November 1, and was won by. Miss Lea. On Novomber 15 the squad competition was held, the winners being Sliss Griffiths, Mrs. Wylie, Mrs. Harris, and Sliss j Au-ley. Two stalls were -worked by tho division on Ambulance Day. the funds taken going towards the building; Votes of thanks were given to Drs. -Harty. Palmer, "\Yhvte, andy Arthur, for lecturing; ako to Sister Slacandrew; the Pres. for reporting; and to Mr. C. Battin, for again auditing the books and balance-sheot. lhe adoption of tho report niiid balancesheet was proposed and carried unanimously. Sirs, Sl'Hugh, who lias (ions such good work jis one of the women's Pa™ in London amount New Zealandsoldiers, finding accommodation fortheiu, and directing them when tlify .landed aa \ strangers in that great city, gave an address to the division on Friday evening, on tlic Social Hygiene Bill. Steinberg of tho n South and Petone Central Isursing Divisions, wero invited.

*»'■ —I' —. CATHOLIC WOMEN'S HOSTEL SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The annual meeting of friends and contributors to tho Catholic Women's Hostel was lield' at tho hostel yesterday nfterjioon. Tiero was a large attendance, which included Hia Grace Arihbishop O'Shea and several of tho local clergq. , The fifth annual which woo presented it the meeting by tho hon. eecrctiiry and treasurer, Mr. \V. F. JohnBon. stated that tho board was doeply indebted to Miss Mulvaney—a former . matron—who at very short notice assumed the duties of matron until a permanent appointment was made. The present matron (Misa M. Lcmpfort') is currying out the work to the entire entiafaction of the board, arid of {he residents. Tho new wing was'blessed and formally opened by His Grace Archbishop O'Shea on March-21. The additions have supplied a much-needed requirement, • and have been fully occupied, while the .alterations made at the same time to th« houso have proved useful and convenient. On the general account tho board , is' pleased to report a great improvement in the financial position as compared wjth the accounts submitted last year, mul'ii'.is confident that, notwithstanding tho high prices of supplies, the position at tho end of forthcoming year will be even more satisfactory. , That the residents appreciate the hostel is proved, bv the ftic-J that few leave it to reside elsewhere in tho city, while there is always a waiting-list of applicants for admission. The board desires to record its thanks to nil who havo taken a practical interest in the welfare of tlhe hostel. and especially to the Hibernian Society—which organised a very successful concert in aid of the building .fund—and the very Rev. Dean M'Kenna ior authorising a collection at St. Anne's Church for the same object " , The board is deeply grateful to His Grace Archbishop O'Shea for his continued interest in the hostel, and for his attendance whenever possible at the meetings,' and to the Very Rev. Dean Holley, S.M., whose advice has always been generously given. In moving the adoption of (tie report, the chairman stated that the hostel had just concluded its most successful year, and that the~que9tion of being self-sup-porting was now beyond doubt. Great credit was due to tho lady members of the Board of Management for their practical . interest in its oaffire, and to the matron for her capable management of tho hostel. 1 The debitl balance on "the building fund account required attention, and should be cleared ofi as soon ai possible. Archbishop O'Shea complimented the board upon the improved condition of the hostel'accounts, and said that it was always a pleasure t'o do anything for this most useful institution. The hostel was performing a mo&t excellent work in providing a Catholic hostel for young • women who had to leave thoir\ homes to come to' the city for. employments _It was 6olely for the bentfit of the girls from the country districts, and His. Grace felt sure that when the work was made more widely known in the country .parishes, assistance would be forthcoming to meet the liability upon the building fund account. The Rev. Father Cahill said that this was 'his first visit to the hostel, and he had been much impressed by what he had seen. He would do his best! to interest the people of his parish in the hostel, and had pleasure in giving a contribution of .£5, to the building fund. ' Following the' meeting, afternoon tea Vns served, after which the visnlors were shown through the hostel. -' Advantage ■ was taken 'of the ' annual meeting of friends of. the Catholic Women's Hostel to present to Miss Kennedy, " of Gladsiione Terrace, a handsome watercolour painting of the hostel building. Miss Kennedy has been a member of the Board of Management since the inception of tho hostel, and has spared neither time nor money in furthering itemterests. Archbishop O'Shea, in making tlhe presentation on behalf of the board', said that they were all deeply indebted to Miss Kennedy and to tho members of the family for their practical assistance at critical times, and the presentation was merely a slight acknowledgment of tho fact, • * Upper Hutt Notes. With tho object of 'bringing to a conclusion lihe social activities'of the season. one of the most successful dances yet held' in the district took place under the auspices of the Red • Cross Club at Trentham on Friday ■ evening. Mi» Monckton and staff, assisted by the ''blue boys," were responsible for the excellent arrangements, tho supper tables, the floral decorations for which had been supplied by Miss Duncan, Mesdames Zohrab, Wilson, and Bwen, and Mr. Barton, being very charming indeed. Braund'e Elite Orchestra supplied delightful,music, ' and the extras by Mifs Eileen M'lnnes, of Upper Hutt, who during the season ' had given her services gratuitously at the camp entertainments and dances, were much appreciated.' ... On the occasion of his severing his_connection with the service, Mr. J. Lory was met by his'co-workers at . the . Upper Hutt railway library on Friday evening, and presented with a set of silver-mount-ed; hair-brushes. _ ■ '' . The annual concert of the Trentham and Silverstream Boy Scouts was held .in the local Town Hall on Friday evening! Tho following programme was submitted: —Overture, Miss Simpson; "song, Chief Scoutmaster Dry; opening scene, !Lowor . Hutt Band; "How To Get Fit," Scoutmaster Griffin; Maori hakn, dumb-bell drill, physical exercises, and ambulauc6 displays, Trentham troop; jiu-jitsu hibition, Scoutmaster Dry and Griffin; > '",ast Post," Lower Hutt ' ifrumßeters. ■The seoond portion was the performance of the pupils of Mrs. Brooks, in May-polo, dances, circular skipping, tableaux, etc. ~ Xmaj and New-Year at Trentham, Among tho festivities arranged for the military patie.uts in Trentham Hospital ■ will be the 'following, for which the Y.M.C.A. will be responsible On Christmas morning there will be a distribution of gifts to every soldier in /hospital. At 9 a.m. the children of the T'arnnaki Street Wesley Sunday School Choir wili sing narols in th*. wards and distribute to bed-patients. in the afternoon (witn the assistance of the Red' Cross Society) a Christmas tree will he equipped for the Children's Ward. In . the evening Mr. W. Goudie's concert party will givo a concert. During the week a picnic for the Children's Ward will be given in the racccourse grounds, and'on New Year's Day a picnic for wounded soldiers anil stafi will take place on tho banks of the Hutt River at Moonshine Bridge: The patients will be conveyed to the river in .Red Crow and Salvation Army cars, and the prizes for competitions will bo provided by Padre Hardie (.res.-cliap!ain), and the catering by the Y.M.C.A. Every evening f,tie _Y.M.C.A. will provide an entertainment during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Close upon sixty children and about . fifteen miult patients were entertained by the District Nursing Guild of St. John at a picnic, which was hold on this occasion at Karori Park. Various kinds of gaows, racos, and amusements had been arranged for their entertainment, and ' the outing, whiph commenced in the morning, was thoroughly enjoyed'by everyone, and particularly by tlioso for whom it had been arranged. _ Upon their arrival at tlie park, which is admirably suited to such outings, each child- and each adult received a small gift, and upon leaving the children received -bags ot sweets with other "goodies." Mr. ■Stent and Mi. Watson arranged raccs, for which prizes were presented, nnrt which were judged by members of the Nursin? Guild. Assisting with the arrangements for the day were Mrs. Moorhouse (president of tho guild), Missßobieson (Uitly superintendent), Distriot Walsh anu Martin, Sister Walsh, Mrs. Corrigan, Nurse Macandrew, Miss Rowley, and Miss Thompson. The members of the Nursing Guild are very grateful lo the ntany kind friends who assisted with gifts and donations ot money, etc., and did so much to make the picnic a thoroughly enjoyable occasion.