WOMAN’S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 229, 22 June 1921, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Many New Zealanders, and particularly many army sisters, will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Long, of Hirpt Grove, Wnltoiiron-Thames who passed away peacefully after a few days’ illness early on Easter Sunday morning. She was idevotcd to New Zealanders, and many of the nursing sisters stayed at her home, while she was an eqmvly good friend to the soldiers. To those who met her she remains in their memories as a particularly' fine type of an old English lady, and they greatly sympathise with her husband and family in their loss.

In reference to the Blunket nurse for Palfestine, Mrs. David Nathan land) told the Jewish women of Wellington that it was proposed to pay for a I’lunkct nurse to lie trained at the centre in London, and then to transfer her to Palestine, where she would be maintained 'by the Jewish women of this country for at least three years. If the scheme proved to bo satisfactory the time would be extended, or, even better, made permanent. Auckland had already undertaken to pay half the cost for the first period, and the local Blanket Society had promised every assistance. An Eastern garden fair would be held in August, which would be under Vice-Regal and civic patronage.

The welding took place at the Presbyterian Church. Featherston, on Juno 2of Miss Alice Agnes Algie, eldest daughter of Mrs. Algie, of “Fernside,’*' Featherston, and tho late Mr. D. N. Algie, io Mr. James Francis Sadler, fifth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sadler, late of "Lowlands,” Featherston. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. K. Aitken. The bride, who was given away by the bridegroom’s brother, Mr. W. Sadlor. wc.ro a frock of ivory crepo do chine, hand embroidered in pink, the long tulle veil arranged in mob cap fashion, being caught to the head with a -wre-ath of orango blossoms, intermingled with pink satin rosebuds. Her bouquet was of pink and white sweet jobs and carnations. Miss Ethel Algio and Miss Ivy Algie attended their sister as bridesmaids, the former wearing buttercup crepo do chine, hand embroidered in white, and a I-eghorn hat trimmed with grapes and pink ribbon, and the latter salmon pink silk (made in jumper fashion), also embroidered in white, and hat trimmed with pink roses and ribbon. They aaqried bouquets to harmonise with their frocks. Mr. Edwin Algie, was best man and Mr. George Sadler- groomsman. Mrs. Ramsay played appropriate music upon the organ. After tils ceremony a roeption was held at the Anzac Hall, and later Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sadler left for the north, tho latter travelling in a dark saxe blue gabardine costume and hat of grey and sky blue shot silk, trimmed with cherries.

Miss Burn Vallancc, Masterton, is visiting Mrs. St._Hill, Takapau.

Miss Winnie Moore (Masterton) is visiting Mr. and Mre. Eldon Moore, Kilbirnie.

Mrs. F. K Faulkner has returned to Hawke’s Bay from a visit to Wellington, where she was the guest of Mrs. Ernest Hadfield.

Dr. and Mrs. Garcia Webster left on Saturday for a visit to Sydney.

Speaking upon the subject of a Plunket nurse for Palestine, Airs. David Nathan said that tho fact that out oi every three babies born in Jerusalem one dies pointed to the absolute necessity of a special effort being made for these very voung ones. Mrs. Nathan stressed the'point that while America was doing such signal service, New Zealand women should establish a special link with the women and children making their homes in the Holy Land. As tins country loads in infant welfare work, and the death-rate is the lowest in the world, it was thought that an appropriate contribution would be the establishment of a Plunket nursing system in Palestine. Good support by leading Plunket authorities in Auckland and Dunedin had_ already been promised, and the American Zionist medical unit would give co-oper-ation, with free drugs and help from the student nurses. The welfare of the little ones starting life in the Holy Land should bo dear to all, and the nurse should come as a gift expressing tho love of Jewish women of tho Dominion for the women and babies of Palestine.

Arrangements are now well in hand for tho Race Ball, which takes place next month, and this year’s gathering promises to be as brilliant as its predecessors. Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Jellicoe have intimated their intention to be present.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Madgo Rothschild, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Rothschild, of Silverston Terrace, Wellington, to Air. B. Isaacs, of Melbourne.

The occasion of the first annual ball in connection with the Catholic .Ladies Club adds still another event in tho round of social gaiety during race week. A strong committee consists of Mesdames Mahoney, M. Gleeson, R. W. Collins, D. Burke, Cowan, Fitzgibbon. Ellis, Thrower, Misses C. Guise. N. Redmond, Dorise Guise. Gray, Peggy Burke. Dr. Cowan, Alessrs. lan Duncan, Humphrey, O’Leary, J. J- M'Grath W. Perry, Burns. Gallagher, C. B. O’Donnell, and O’Sullivan.

A gathering of interest to many New Zealanders was held et 57 Macleay Street Potts Point, Sydney, on Juno 13, when Mrs. William Murphy entertained several guests in honour of her daughter’s (Miss Amy Murphy) approaching marriage to Mr. Stephen Daly. The following New Zealanders were among those who were present:—Mrs. Heath. Miss Nellie Black, Lieut. F. C. Hawley, B T? C P 4 r . and Mrs. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs E G. Vaughan. Mr. J. Stellin, Miss Amy Murphy will be remembered as New Zealand's foremost soprano. She was closely connected with the stage for a number of years. During the course of the reception some excellent music was heard, Mies Murphy herself singing Her voice is stated to be as good as evor, and she was particularly fine in the song "My Hero.’’ The whole family is talented where music is concerned.

The dance that is being arranged by the Mothers’ Help Division (W.N.R.) promises to be a great success. Tickets are selling well, and all intending guests should secure theirs as early as possible. The officers of the Chatham will _ be present, as the guests of the Navy league, and the Navy League, under Captain Chudleigh. is undertaking the decoration of tho halls. The supper, which will be all home made, will be in charge of Mrs. Earle. Mrs. Spear, and Mrs. Bayfeild. Thanks to the generosity of the wine merchants, there will be a plentiful supply of claret cup. The following are tho names of those on the dance committee: Mesdnmes Shand (bon. secretary),. Hall. W. Nathan. Bethune, D. IT. S. Riddiford. Darling. Earle. Pockley, W. Blundell, Spear. Bayfeild, Uadfie’d. Porter. Coleridge. Miss (L Nathan, Messrs. Roberts, C. E. Finch, lan Duncan, Hollis. Darroch. When, Colonel Hughes, Captain Chudleigh. and Mr. John Duncan (lion, treasurer).

The engagement is announced of Miss Gwendolen Beckett, fourth daughter of Mr. R. E. Beckett, “Wairoma,” Marton, to Captain Eric Pryce, only son of Mr. Herbert Pryce, Rangitawa, Haloombe.

A well-attended meeting of ladies was held at Hataitai last evening, when a club, to be called the Hataitai Croquet Club, was formed. Rules were drawn, up and adopted, and the following officers were elected:—Patron, Dr. A. K. Newman, M.P.; president, Mrs. F. G. Watson ,- vice-presidents, Mesdames AV. GL ’ Gaudin, F. George Watson, and A. D. Bayfeild; secretary, Mrs. Halliday; treasurer, Mrs. Sims; committee, tho president, secretary, and treasurer, with Mesdames M’Whnnnell, Tenney, and Kerr; sports committee, Mesdames Roberts, Chisholm, Wellings, and Gibson. Two lawns are to be prepared on the Kilbirnie Park for the use of the club under the conditions required by the City Council. Over thirty members have already joined, and everything points to a successful future for the new club. The grounds nre to be ready for use by October 1. The colours chosen for the club are mauve and gold. At the conclusion, of the meeting a vote of thanks wne passed io Mr. A. D. Bayfeild for presiding, and to Mrs. Sims for having acted, up to the present as secretary. Cheer-oh Girls’ Concert.

An enjoyable concert was given by the Cheer-Oh Girls at the Town Hall, Lower Hutt, on. Monday night, in aid of the furnishing fund of the Anglican Boys' Home. The Mayor (Air. E. P. Rish-worth),-in opening the concert, referred. • tothe great interest that had always been, shown, by the residents of the Hutt in the home, and he gave some figures showing the progress of the home. Ho stated, that the Cheer-Oh Girls had worked hard during the war for the benefit of the soldiers in camp, and that many a, weary hour had been wiled away by their also that concerts were still being given for the sick at Trentham. , He concluded by stating that they deserved great credit for their willing efforts to further any deserving cause. A ladies committee of Hutt residents was responsible for all arrangements, which included stalls for the sale of flowers and sweets. A varied and interesting programme of songs, choruses, and dances was given by the party. Messrs. Gouois and Phipps assisting with songs. As a result of the concert, the furnishing fund of the home will be augmented by about .CB5. The use of the hall was given bv Mr. C. B. Buxton, free of charge. Upon her arrival at the hall the Mayoress was presented with a very pretty bouquet.