WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 56, 30 November 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSOtNAL

Airs. Atkinson, New Plymouth, is a visitor to Wellington, '

Mrs. Huffane, of Richmond, Nelson and Airs. W. Mackay, of Karon, an visiting their mother Mrs. Jacobsen al St. Helier’s Bay, Auckland.

Air. and Mrs. R. Burton, Wellington are visiting Christchurch.

Airs. Cecil R. Howden, Heretaunga, is the guest of the Rev. beau alio Mrs. Alayue, at Naper.

Miss Sutherland, of the Forestry Department, who has been visiting her people tn liuglaud, will return to New Zealand by the Atnenic.

Air. and Airs. George Gould and AlisS Barbara Gould, ot Christchurch, are- 1 returning to New Zealand by the’ Niagara one in Auckland earlv next week.

Air. and Mrs. J. A. Pearson, formerly of Rakau Road, Hataitai, leit by the Marama to take up their residence in Sydney.

Mrs. and Aliss White-Parsons arrived back in Wellington yesterday bv the Alaheno. z

Last Alay the Government of India passed Oruers making it possible for women to sit in the nine Legislative Councils, and the Legislative Council of Madras has now passed a resolution making women eligible for election to that Council. They will therefore be eligible to take part in the elections in November.

Mr. and Alts. G. 11. Williams and their daughter, arrived in Wellington from Auckland at the week-end in tlieit yacht the Surprise, winch will be remembered as having been here for a considerable time previously.

Miss Noeline Bevan, who, as the Navy League Queen, will represent ‘'Britannia,” Bas chosen for her maids of honour Misses Betty Botuamley, Noeline Alarkmau, Gwynneth Bevan, Hilda Chudley and Alarjory Reid, and for her ladies-in-waiting Misses Jean Atrey, Greta Ainsley, Jean Plimmer, Una-Curtis and Ina Bayfield.

Hostesses for the Community Club for the Chrreuc week are Tuesday, Airs. Alex. Macintyre; Wednesday, Airs. li. T. Taylor. Thursday: Airs. Murphy, M.B.E. Friday; Airs. Pow. Monday: Wellington South Nursing Division,

A tecent congress of mayors held at Hlivaila, Cuba, passed a resolution recommending Congress to extend equal rights to women.

The Victoria League Committee will very much appreciate any offer of helpers from members ot friends for their stall (Bank of New Zealand, Customhouse Quay) for the Babies’ Home, Khaudallah, on December 10. Airs’. Pow and Airs. S. Myers have consented to take charge, and any adult or girl member Who can help is asked to telephone Mrs. Pow, Kensington Street, so that they can arrange the hour or hours She will attend. The welfare of homeless little babies, the committee is sure, will make an appeal both to members and the public.

At a meeting of the recently formed welfare branch of the Women’s Nation, al Reserve held in the new office of the W.N.R., 24 Fletcher’s Buildings, Willis Street, Aliss Port, Who lias recently returned from abroad and whose excellent secretarial work during the war was well known to many, consented to act as secretary of the branch. The object of this branch is to form a social and personal interest in all the patients—more particularly the women patients—in the mental hospital at Porirua, and to organise branches throughout the provinces of Wellington, Taranaki and Hawke’s Bay, Which send patients to I’orirua. Arrangements have been made tor special boxes of gifts to be sent at stated dates. At the meeting a letter expressing her sympathy and interest in this ilew branch of work was read from Lady /dice Fergusson, patroness of the W.N.R. Grateful acknowledgment of the box sent from the Seatoun branch has been received from the matron of the institution at Porirua. The committee also acknowledges donations towards the initial expenses from Lady blunter of Porangahau, and from Airs. D. H. Guthrie, who has been elected president of this branch. She is also the originator of the scheme.

A delightful combined social of the members of the Mothers’ Union, Girls’ Friendly Society and Young Women’s Anglican Bible Class Union, was held on last Tuesday evening in St. Peter’s School-room. Mrs. Pearson, bonorari secretary of the M.U., had arranged an amusing play, ill which the following members of the G.F.S. took part: the Misses Peggy Pearson, Beryl Alexander, Eileen Foster, Gwen Teague, and Connie Heighton. Miss Kate Stocker selected the play- and lias given much tithe to assisting Mrs -Pearson in the rehearsals. The audience were most enthusiastic and enjoyed it all from start to finish. The enunciation was good and the parts taken naturally, with no sign of the prompter Mrs Blathwayde at the piano served as orchestra. Two very pleasing items were a song by Mrs. Harris, whose voice gave grflat pleasure, also a touching recitation by Mrs. Burgess, whose rendering caused her tn have to respond to an urgent recall. Miss Walker catered for the supper, and warmest thanks were extended to her, and to all who assisted the great success of the undertaking.

Tn this country the heating of private houses solelv by means of radiators has not become as popular as it lias on the Continent and in America. The New Zealand man and woman have ingrained in them a genuine love of the Open radiant fire, not onlv for its eheel fulness but because it is a most efficient ventilating agent and prevents that enervating state of atmosphere so noticeable in some hotels in which central heating bv steamheated radiators is the sole means of keeping the buildings warm during the cold months

There should, however, be a pleasant, even tempd’Sitnre throughout the house a slight, huovant, healthy heat—not of course th’ ItMvv stifling atmosphere experienced with some heating systems. This fundamental temperature can best, lie obtained by means of hotwater radiators For subsidiary heating and creating an atmosphere of good cheer, the open gas fire is unrivalled Consult the Wellington Gas Conipativ for reliable information on this subject.—Advt.

Bv using C O Polishing Oil, a bril liaht lustre is given to vour windows, mirrors, motor-cars, and furniture Let vour grocer or ironmonger supply von —Advt.

Weddings to be artistic must time bouquets to harmonise with frocks Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street De liveries anywhere in Dominion —Advt

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Kennedy are visitors to Christchursb.

The engagement is announced in an exchange of Rata Alavis, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Bowater, Nelson, to William, youngest son of Mr. and Airs. W. Duder, Christchurch.

On arrival yesterday by the Alaheno from Melbourne, Mrs. Wilford was presented by a deputation of ladies from the Hutt electorate with a beautiful bouquet, while Mr Wilford was the recipient of a buttonhole.

Airs. C. A. Wallis has returned to Hastings after about seven weeks’ holiday with friends in the south.

The many friends of Airs. W. D. Barr will be glad to learn that she lias recovered from her long illness, and has been able to return to her home in Battersea, Wairarapa.

The engagement is announced in an exchange between Walter Douglas Montgomery Clarke, H.AI. Trade Commissioner at Calcutta, elder son of the Rev. W. J. Clarke, M.A. (Oxou.) and Airs. Clarke, of Kelso, Scotland, and Jocelyn Henton Baker, second daughter of Airs. Baker and the late J. 15. Baker, of Christchurch, New Zealand.

On her return to Wellington by the Alain Trunk express on Monday morning from the Beauty Contest, Miss Doreen AlcCubbin was met by representatives of the Wellington branch of the Red Cross Society and Welcomed as its candidate in connection with the forthcoming Queen Carnival at the Grand Naval and Military Tattoo be' held at Newtown Park in March net. Steps are . being taken to convene a meeting of all those interested in furthering Miss AlcCubbin’s candidature. Particulars will be advertised later.

St. Mark’s Church School is bolding its annual bazaar this week, when there will be a Christmas tree as well as the usual stalls, etc. In the evening there will be an entertainment, when the school queen, Eleanor Wliiteacre, will be crowned, and a play, specially written by Air. L. F. Watkins, will be performed. The Queen Carnival just concluded brought in the sum of £251 4s. fid. Mrs. Redward is providing the material, and Airs. Madeley the making, of new curtains for the club room as a Christmas present. Twentythree pounds has been raised by the efforts of another group of helpers who have organised card evenings.

An exceedingly pretty wedding, atid one of great interest to Hawke’s Bay people, was celebrated at St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, on October 5, by the Rev. Joseph Johnston, AI.A., St. Andrew’s Church, Frognal, London, and the Rev.’ Janies Gillies, D.D., Tesinaliagow, Lanark, when Mary Scott, daughter of Mr. and Airs. Wathetston, of Wester Coates Gates Garden, Edinburgh, Was married to Air. Edward L. Sutro, M.C., of Poukawa, Hawke’s Bay, and son of Air. and Airs. Leopold Sutro, of 3 Hall Road, London. After a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. E. Sutro leave for New Zealand, where they will settle in Poukawa, Hawke’s Bay. Airs. Edward Sutro is a sister of Air. Janies Watlierstoii, of Doburn, North Canterbury. Plunket Christmas Party.

The Plunket Society Christmas party for children will take place next Saturday afternoon in the Town Hall. This event is organised by the Wellington committee annually to raise money for current expenses, and the society makes this afternoon its one public appeal to those parents in Wellington and its suburbs whom it has helped. This year the chief feature of the afternoon will be “children’s community” singing, held for the first time in Wellington. Well-known nursery rhymes will be sung under the direction of Messrs. Albert Russell and W. T. Mason. Enjoyable items by the well-known artists, Aliss Helen Gard’ner and Miss Kathleen O'Brien will also be given, in addition to the inanv attractive and artistic novelties provided by the clever fingers of the committee members and their friends. Gallery seats can be reserved at The Bristol.

Y.W.C.A. Banquet. The Young Women’s Christian Association had an “end of the year banquet” in the hall, Boulcott Street, last evening. There must have been well over 200 present at the gathering—a most inspiring sight, as the girls simply radiated happiness and well-being. Mrs. McClay president' of the association, attended, as did His Worship the Mayor and Mrs. Norwood. Others present from the Advisory Board and Board of Directors were Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Mts. Pearson, Mr. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Webb, Dlrs. Corkill, Dr. I’latts-Miils, Miss Greig, Miss Dunlop, Miss Holmes, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. Morpeth, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Taylor, of the National Y.W.C.A. of New Zealand, and others. After the material part of the banquet had been disposed of, a fairly lengthy toast list with musical honours followed. Mr. Burton proposed “The King,” followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Miss Ngaire Mills proposed “Our Guests,” to which the Mayor responded, thanking those present for the welcome given ,and congratulating the association on doing such very good work and doing it so happily. He considered they were doing a fine civic work and provided splendid surroundings and opportunities for girls. There was, in his opinion, no association which functioned more satisfactorily and happily than did this one. Miss Rae Burns proposed “The Board of Directors,” to which Mrs. McClay, president, replied. She' said she was very proud of the girts, and considered that they compared favourably with any company of girls in any part of the world. She Said all the board members were diligent workers and only too glad to help the association in matters of finance and administration. She wished Mrs. Pearson, another member, “bon vovage” as she was leaving shortly for a long trip. Mrs. Pearson also spoke very brieflv and thanked them for their good wishes. Miss Ella Reid proposed "The Advisory Board,” to which Mr. Webb responded, speaking in eulogistic terms of the usefulness of the association. “The National Y.W.C.A. of New Zealand” was proposed by Miss Merle Matson and responded to by Mrs. Taylor, who said that they considered themselves most fortunate in securing the services of Miss Bentham as national headquarters secretary, and that, although their members bad not yet reached their quota, they were all keenlv interested. Other toasts were:— “The Association,” by Miss Violet Creagb, to which Miss Dunlop responded, speaking of the movement as a world association, which existed to create an atmosphere of friendliness and usefulness to girls and women all over the world. "Conductors mid Pianists,” bv Miss Moss and responded to by Mr. Robbins; “Senior Clubs,” by Connie 'Tiller; “Girl Citizens,” bv Beatrice Turner (who mentioned the work of Miss McCrea), responded to bv Miss Bridgman, who spoke of the ideals of the movement, to give the girls who loved adventure a good adventure and to make good and happy citizens. Dr,

Platts-Mills proposed the toast of “Every Girl,” and reminded the girls present how much they had to be thankful for, in so much as they live in these times and belong to their race and their country. Grateful for their education and opportunities which were there waiting for them to make a great use of. She asked them to compare themselves with women in India, China, Japan, and many other lands, and to think what women had come from—and through—to place them where they are to-day. She reminded them that whatever else women might do, they were, and had always been, tile homemakers, and had always set the standard of social life. She called attention to their own motto, “Not by might, not bv power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts.” Miss Dunlop very briefly thanked those who had attended I and all who had 50 ably helped. J

The various banners of the clubs, etc., of the association were hung round the ball, and the long tables were charmingly decorated with Iceland poppies and delphiniums. Christmas crackers produced gay caps and crowns, which most of the guests put On, and a spirit of gaiety and good fellowship abounded. The songs, except for the anthem and “They are Jolly Good Fellows,” were all written for the occasion, and sung to popular airs with great gusto, a really fine volume of sound, and showing signs of excellent work done by the honorary conductors.

Fruit Salad.-—lt’s the sensation of the confectionery world. I’ascall’s wonderful new sweetmeat. Now procurable from the leading confectioners.— Advt.

Dlrs. Winifred Keik, 8.A., 8.D., is the first woman in Australia to be appointed minister of an Evangelical church, having been appointed pastor of the Congregational Church at Colonel Light Gardens, South ■ Australia. Dame Caroline Bridgeman is the first woman to act as chairman of the National Unionist Association C<-nfcreuce, England, and will preside over the 2000 delegates.

To have one’s hair shingled without regard to the shape of the bead or the type of features is to court disaster. A mannish cut is exceedingly unbecoming. Correctlv cut, the head shows a daintv line and finish 1 elephone ah appointment for shingling, marcel waving, or permanent waving with Stamford and Co., Ltd., 68 Willis Street. ’Phone 44 —745.— Advt.