NEWS AND NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 145, 23 June 1930, Page 13

NEWS AND NOTES

About 300 women attended the 'Juno meeting of the Hutt branch ; of' the League of Mothers. The speaker for the afternoon was Dr. Elizaboth Bryson, who gave a most interesting, sincere, and instructive talk on tho teaching of sex-hygiene to tho young. The Doctor kept before her audience the ] idea that "there is nothing moro beau-J tiful than the truth about life," and explained bow matters that were once considered a bug-bear, might be simply and naturally dealt with by a mother with her children. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the speaker, and a. dainty basket of flowers was given to her by Mrs. Mitchell, on behalf of the league. Mrs. Smidt.sang delightfully, and Mrs, Andrews played incidental music. During tho afternoon an admission service was held, a number of new members being admitted to the fellowship of the league. Tho meeting closed with tho singing of the National Anthem. A Successful Concert, A recent concert given by St. Mary's Choir at Karori with the assistance of friends was such a pronounced success that a general request has been made for its repetition. All the artists who gave items the first time are willing to holp again, and the concert will be repeated with tho physical culture items, and the addition of some special items for the children. Central W.O.T;U. Modical temperance was tho subject of a talk from Mrs. Israel to the members of the Wellington Central Branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, which was followed by some ."temperance facts" given by the president. The Trained Nurses' Association forwarded a pamphlet entitled "Reasons for Opposition to Training in Private Hospital," and after discussing this pamphlet, the.following resolution was passed: ''That this meeting of tho W.C.T.U. Central Branch endorses the action of the Now Zea: land Trained Nurses' Association in maintaining a standard of training which assures affiliation on equal terms with the British Nurses' Association.". Tho president spoke of the loss the union had sustained by the tragic death of Matron Brand, one of its members. A vote of sympathy with the friends and. relatives of Miss Brand was passed. A New Zealand Singer. Mention is made by "Tho Post's" London representative of tho debufc of Miss Leila Boddam, of Now Plymouth, at the Grotrian Hall, London. It is stated that she has a sweet mezzo-so-prano voice allied to a. very attractive platform, presence. It is mentioned that Miss Boddam made the mistake usual with new singers—that of taking their foreign songs first before they havo got over their platform nervousness. The effort, to be accurate, rather spoiled the effect of her notes, but in. the English Bongs that followed she showed the good quality of her voice which is the subject of favourable comment from leading critics. A Royal Wedding Gift. An exceptionally pretty wedding gift was the brooch that, tho King and Queen gave to Miss Katilin Dawson ivheu she was married to Lord Bingham, says an English exchange. The Crown and Eoyal Cipher in diamonds are set in enamel of a soft cyclamen pink shade, and there ia a row of diamonds round tho edge of the brooch. Miss Dawson is well known to Their Majesties, for her mother, the late Lady Eli2abeth Dawson, was Jady-in-waiting for many years to the Queen, and Lady Bingham herself went, as lady-in-wait-ing, to South Africa with Princess Alice, and it was there, in fact, that the bride and bridegroom met, for Lord Biugham was A.D.C. ;to Lord Athlone. A Titian-haired M.P. One of tho most liked women M.P.'s is little red-haired Ellen Wilkinson, says a London writer. Bike most Titian-haired women, Ellen, aa everyone calls her, is intensely practical and domestic-minded. When she gives impromptu parties in her hand-box of a flat,, she does all the cooking herself with a marvellous arrangement of labour-saving devices, but when. Ellen cooks for herself she .makes only simple vegetarian dishes. "I have to oat so many elaborate meals," she says, "that it is a treat for mo to sit clown to a boiled egg, tea and "toast." A Successful Effort. The gratifying result of the cabaret dance and bridge party held in aid of tho Free Kindergarten, ,was the sum of £93, clear of expenses. The Kindergarten Council is very pleased at this result, and wishes to thank all kind helpers and the general public for the splendid support given. ' Priceless Laces. . An exhibition of Jace, of which some pieces are of historic interest, was opened by.M. de Fleuriau, the French Ambassador, in London recently. One of tho exhibits is a; piece of Spanish lace belonging to Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I. Much later history is woven in «, piece of Malincfi —the last piece made in that town bofore the Germans entered it-in'.the Great War. One fine piece of Maliues is priced at £50 a yard. Only one very old peasant woman knows the pattern, so when she dies the secret will go with her. . Invitations Issued. Tho Lyceum Club has issued invitations for an "at home" on Thursday, 3rd July, when Her Excellency Lady Bledjsloe will be tho guest of honour. Do you realise that the success of a living room can be made or marred by its cushions? Cushion, covers, already made up in delightful shades either strong colours or pastel, are to be seen at Jiurdley's, furnishing specialists, Mercer street, from 4s each, the, covers being made up for the sum of Is 6d each and materials ranging from 2s lid ynr'd. Inspection invited- —Advt-. Bouquets of distinction for the Bride and her maids in exclusive colouring and stylo to suit Frocks. Miss Murray, 36. Willis street.—Advt.