WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 58, 2 December 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Social and personal

Miss Richardson, daughter of General Sir George Richardson, Administrator of Samoa, is leaving New Zealand shortly for Samoa. Miss Kathleen Fowler, Goldie’s Brae, will accompany her for a visit of several weeks.

Mrs. W. J. Hepworth, of Nelson, returned by the Maheno from a visit to Australia, and will be staying with her daughter, Mrs. E. Sortain Smith, of, Masterton; •

Mrs. J. F. Studholtne, who spent the week-end in Wellington on her return from Auckland, went'on to Christchurch yesterday.

Dr. and Mrs. Levy, of Wellington, are at present visiting Wanganui.

Miss C. de Lautour, of Gisborne, who has been on a visit to Wellington, will return north this week.

Mrs. Sherriff and Miss Molly Sherriff, of Gisborne, are visiting Wellington.

Miss Kohn, Davis Street, is spending a holiday in Gisborne.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Coop, who left Wellington on Monday night, are staying in Christchurch, en route to their home in Kaituna.

Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Singer and family and Miss Rees, all of Gisborne, are passengers by' the Ruahine for an extended tour abroad.

Miss Downie Stewart has returned to Wellington with her brother.

Miss McLean has been visiting friends in the South Island, and is returning to Wellington Saturday. While in' Christchurch Miss McLean has been sitting to Mr. A Nicoll for the presentation portrait he has been commissioned to paint.

Mrs. Jaspar Parrott Las gone to Napier, and will later go on to Auckland'to join her husband, Paymaster Lieutenant Parrott, of H.M.S. Dunedin.

Miss G. F. Cooke, of Highland Park, who has recently returned from a six months' trip to England, Euorpe, Canada and the United States, was entertained by Dr. Ada Paterson at her home at “Inverleith” on Monday evening, when members of the committee of the Federation of University Women were also invited, to welcome Miss Cooke, who was formerly secretary of the local branch. Miss Cooke told /of meeting members of other branches of the International Federation in different countries, and gave a short account of her travels, illustrated by numerous photographs of Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium and England.

The Wellington South Nursing Division thank the following for help during the year: 1 St. Thomas’ Scouts, Hijiemoa Lodge for use of hall, Mr. Smart for courtesy extended, Mis. Fossette for presenting the individual trophy, Dr. Palmer for conducting the re-exam-ination, Mr. Ludwig, the honorary auditor, Dr. Platts-Mills, Sister Tocker, Dr. Line, Mr.' Wilson for lectures, Messrs. Hislop, Richardson and Ward, for judging various competitions, Mr. E. Vine and Dr. Platts-Mills for inspection.

The death occurred on Tuesday night on the trip up from Christchurch of Mrs. Jape Bowry, wife of Mr. F. Bowry, of Plimmerton. The deceased, who had been a sufferer from heart trouble for some years, was in her customary state of health on leaving Lyttelton, but took ill in the evening and died at about midnight.

Miss Elsie Anyon, captain of ‘ the “Brownies” team of Girl Guides at Island Bay, has interested herself in the movertient, and has encouraged members of the troop to make an assortment of dolls and a variety of toys and wearing apparel for the leper children at Makogai Island. The parcel was dispatched yesterday.

St. Mark’s Church School commenced its annual bazaar in aid of funds yesterday afternoon In spite of the very unpleasant weather, a number of parents and frieffds attended. Attractive stalls were in charge of the following ladies:—Mesdames Madeley, Grove, and Redward (mothers' stall) ; Mesdames Roberts, Mann, Croll, and Mason, cake stall; Mrs and Miss Lewis, fancygoods; Mrs. Whiteacre and Miss B. Holm, calendars; Mrs. Taylor and Miss Beck, ice cream: old pupils, sweets stall. A Christmas tree was in charge of Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Rosenberg, had a produce stall, while the staff and present pupils had stalls for flowers, dolls, and paper. Mr. and Mrs. Falconer ran a “fathers’ stall,” and the tea room was in charge of Mesdames Beales, Murdock. Grant, and Martin. Tn the evening the crowning of the school queen was embodied in a pretty plavlet written by Mr. L. F Watkins. The ten girls who were in the queen contest each represented a flower, the winner, Eleanor Whiteacre, being a snowdrop. At the coronation, which was performed by the “retiring” queen, Hilma Quinlen, each .0 the contestants presented a charmingly arranged basket of her own particular flower to the queen, who was throned amid snowdrops, daffodils, sweet peas t lilac, kowhai, poppy, rose, roily, fuchsia, and hyacinth, the effect being extremely pretty. May Morton, as a fairy, spoke the prologue

Smart frocks for dinner, dance wear at Christmas time are’ an'essential part of one's wardrobe. George and Doughty, Ltd., have a collection of lovely evening gowns to meet the need. A black georgette frock has an original trimming of black sequins and crvstal beads combined, in heavy embroidery. Another black georgette frock has the bodice entirely beaded with crvstal, while the skirt has an elaborate flower design, back and front in rich red and pink shades. A very chic little frock suitable for the jeune fille is in black taffetas, The bouffant skirt has wide bands of fine black lace glimpsing a flesh pink slip. An elaborate frock and cape is composed of woodrose georgette and lace dyed to match. Shot blue and gold taffetas makes an attractive frock trimmed with ruchings of the same fabric.— Advt. *

To have one’s hair shingled without regard to the shape of the head or the tvpe of features is to court disaster. A mannish cut is exceedingly unbecoming Correctlv cut, the head shows a daintv litie and finish Telephone an appointment for shingling marcel waving, or permanent waving with Stamford and Co., Ltd 6P Willis Street. 'Phone 44—745 —Advt

Pascall’s confections in bottles, an ideal gift for your friends going on a sea vdyage. Stocked by all confectioners.—Advt,

The business man on the street and the policeman on his beat are walkinc advertisements for C.O Boot Polish Obtainable from all stores.—Advt.

Miss Salmond, the newly-appointed principal .of the Craighead Diocesan School, of Timaru, will arrive by the Remuera toward the end of January.

Mrs. R. Gilkison, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Rayward, lias left for her home in Queenstown.

At Mangaore last Saturday evening a farewell social and dance was tendered by the residents of Shannon and Mangaore to Messrs. J. R. Moody and E. F. McKenzie and Mrs. McKenzie, who are being transferred to Wellington. Mr. Robinson, district electrical engineer, on behalf of the Mangaore staff, presented Mr. Moody and Mr. McKenzie with a travelling-case each, and spoke of the good work both officers had done while in Mangaore. Mr. J. Murray, on behalf of the Shannon residents, presented Mr Moody with a . clock. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all present.

At the annual competitions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas), held in November, the following were successful:-—lnter-district Nursing Division Challenge, Cup: Wellington South A squad, first (held since 1922) The squad consisted of Ambulance Sisters Gaby, Bruce, Anderson, and Betts (No. 4). Inter-dis-trict “Willowbank” Cup: Wellington South A squad, first. District Challenge Rose Bowl: Wellington South A squad, won bv default. District Sandham Trophv: Wellington South (Nurses Gaby, Anderson, and Mrs. Betts), first; Squad B (Mrs. Thomson, Bruce, Miller), third. The Barltrop rose bowl, for individual home nursing, was won by Mrs. Thomson; the Robieson individual trophy Mrs. Betts; Mrs. Bennett’s trophy Mrs. Sykes; Mrs Preston’s trophy for individual improvising in first-aid, Miss Reeves.

A wedding of interest was celebrated by the Right Rev. Monsignor McKenna, V.G., at St. Patrick’s Church, Masterton, on Tuesday evening, when Miss Kathleen Bunny, third daughter of Mrs. Bunny and the late Mr, A. R Bunny, of Masterton, was married to Mr. Stuart Stanley McMinn, whose parents reside in Scotland. Ihe bride was given awav by her uncle, Mr. Edmond P. Bunny, of Lower Hutt, and wore a gown of while georgette with silver beads and the customary veil and blossoms. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss 4ora Bunny, who wore a frock of apricot georgette with gold tissue and trimmings to match, while Mr. J. Stockman, of Masterton, was best man. the wedding reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, in Bunny Street, Mrs. Bunny receiving her guests in a smart gown of navy marocain. Among those present were : Mr. and Mrs. W. Bunny, Mr. and Mrs. J. Brookes (Wellington), Mrs. Wardell and Miss T. Wardell, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Moore (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Downer (Wellington), Mr.' and Mrs. J. C. Murray (Welton) Mr. and Mrs. G. Wallace (Wellington), Mrs. J. Tatham, Mr and Mrs. Hugh MacKav, the Misses P and A. Bunnv, Miss N. Cooper (Wellington), Miss D. Tatham, Miss Sheila Kennedv (Wellington), Moore, Mr. F. Bunny, and Mr. J. Findlay (Wellington). Mr. and Mrs. McMinn left for their honeymoon in the south. Their future home will be in Wellington. ,

The annual meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division of St. Jolyi Ambulance Brigade Overseas was nela on November 30, when Mrs. Gaby, lady superintendent, presided oyer a good attendance of'members. The annual. report presented many interesting features. At the beginning of the year Mrs. Taylor and Miss Reeves were appointed visitors to the sick. Mrs. McWhannel and Miss Atkins transferred from -the Divisional Committee to the Wellington Suburban Nursing Division, and Mrs. Miller and Miss McInnes were appointed in their ■ places. had been found as required throughout the year for service at the Community Club. Dr« Line had been succeeded by Dr. Eric Luke as divisional surgeon, the former having been appointed corps surgeon. Mrs. Steptoe lady divisional secretary and treasurer, had resigned, and Mrs. Helyer had been appointed in her place. Mrs. Steptoe later being appointed treasurer and corps officer. Regret was expressed at the loss by death of Miss Butts, one of the oldest ambulance members of the division. Members attended a farewell social to Mrs. Barltrop on the occasion of her departure for a . visit to England. Instead of holding a street day cbllection, the association arranged a bazaar in the Town Hall, at which the division had charge of the produce stall and also assisted with the tearoom. To provide funds, a jumble sale was held, and Brooklvn members held a dance, at which £8 4s. was raised; also card evenings, to purchase materials for stall, the amount raised being £45. Ladv Alice Fergusson, patroness, held an inspection of all nursing divisions, at which she expressed herself as well satisfied with the work done. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple was also present. A number of members were invited to a reception in honour of Lady Cecil, Lady of Justice of the Order, who gave a most interesting account of her war work, with special reference to supplies from the Star Boating Club depot. During the year Mesdames Gaby and Helyer qualified for the 12-'year service medal, and the following were presented with their 5-year certificates: Mesdames Svkes and Steptoe and Miss Hankins. Members demonstrated at the association annual meeting, Health Week, Winter Show, St. Mark’s School, Borstal Institution, Girl Guides, Salvation Army, Girl Guards Kilbirnie Scouts, and first aid and home nursing classes. Eleven members attended public duty at the sports fields, in the Wellington South district, during the lootball season, many cases having received attention. At the Miramar carnival 11 members were on duty and eight attended the military parade on Anzac Day. On Poppy Day stall takings were £7B 16s. sd. On Rose Day, 1925, members assisted at the brigade stall, when the sum of £6B 3s. 4<l. was taken. This year the result of 3| hours' duty was £23 18s. qd There were 74. home nursing cases, 67 first aid, 7 transport, 239 public duty cases for the year, an increase of 10.3 on last year’s figures lhe divisional championship squad . (192-3-26), consisting of Misses Kidd, Hankins Anderson, Mrs. Betts, No. 4, competed at the Dunedin Exhibition competitions. gaining first place for uniform and second for home nursing and the Horsley Cup. The competition for the divisional championship shield was won bv Misses Gabv. Anderson, Mesdames Steptoe and Betts (No 4). The divirion thanks Mr. Fossette for ns continued kindness. The Platts-Mills Cun squad test was won bv Misses Reeves, Gabv, Kidd, Mrs. Miller (No The arinuql re-examination was held on October 12 by Dr. Palmer, all members present having passed the test.

Weddings to be artistic must liaie hntmuets to harmonise with frocks Miss Murrav, 36 Willis Street. De liveries anywhere in Dominion—Advt.

Plunket Society’s Christmas Party. ’ The committee of the Wellington Plunket Society is making its annual appeal next Saturday afternoon in the Town Hall The success of the society and its great and growing value in the life and health of the community means that it is necessary every year to raise £2OOO over and above the Government grant to employ sufficient Plunket nurses to carry on the ever-increasing work. The committee hopes that once again everyone who has benefited and all those sympathisers with the society’s efforts will show their appreciation by attending on Saturday afternoon, and will enjoy the many attractions arranged These are many and varied, and suitable for young and older people alike Messrs Albert Russell and Will Mason have taken charge of the children’s community singing, and the following nursery rhymes are to be sung:—“Here we go round the mulberry bush,” “Little 80-Peep,” “Rock-a-bye-baby,” "Three Blind Mice,” “Boys and Girls,”

“Hey Diddle Diddle," “Jack and Jill," etc. Delightful entertainments have been arranged by Miss Gard’ner and Miss 0/Brien. The great attraction for all' the children will be the glorious Christmas tree in charge of Father Christmas, which will be laden with attractive novelties for both boys and girls. Another stall entirely consists of dolls’ beds beautifully ornamented and furnished with all the correct equip' ment artistically designed. Still another is filled with dolls dressed to represent many different periods, but the chief item this year among the dolls will be the Plunket babies under the care of Nurse Mitchell. Another great feature of the afternoon will be the afternoon tea, consisting of delicious home-made cakes, etc. Another stall provides, for the adults, and is filled with delightful Christmas gifts. Mr. Wilson has collected together an exceptionally talented orchestra, who will play the latest music all the afternoon. The box plan is at the Bristol.