WOMEN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 24280, 22 August 1942, Page 8

WOMEN’S WORLD

[By Diana.]

Social and Personal. The annual meeting of the St. Hilda’s Old Girls’ Association was held in the Tudor Lounge of the Savoy on Monday. Those elected for the committee were; Joint, president and treasurer, Miss Blyth; vice-pre-sidents, Mrs Barling and Miss Mondy; secretary, Mrs John Buchanan; committee— Mesdames Fairbairn, Gray, and Sinclair, Misses Colina Falconer, Elaine Smeaton, Gaynor Paape, Rachel Price, and lona Irwin. The annual meeting of the Milton branch of the League of Mothers was held on Friday, when Mrs H. Wilson presided. Mrs N. Moir gave a Scripture reading, and the thought was given by Mrs D. Cockerili—- “ God gave us free will and if we use it as a free ‘ won’t,’ then God Himself can j only bring us through to our best, through the consequences of that * won’t.’ ” Mrs James Gray read extracts from a book called ‘ Beggar’s Nurse, King’s Nurse.’ The same committees were elected as last year. The annual meeting of the Roslyn branch | of the League of Mothers was presided over by Mrs S. P. Laycock. The following officers were elected; —President, Mrs D. Y. M. Miliar; vice-presidents—Mesdames L. D. Mflver, F. S. Laycock, A. Ryan; secretary, Mrs Mullenger; assistant, Mrs Finlayson; treasurer, Mrs Alloo; 'magazine secretary, Mrs Marshall; wool secretary, Mrs Longbottom; committee—Mesdames Ferguson, Henderson, Hutton, Hubbard, and Richards. Some enjoyable musical items were given and spring posies presented to Mesdames Mclver, Laycock, and Dunne in appreciation of their work. A delightful social evening was held on Tuesday last, when Mrs R. King entertained members of Teschemakers’ Old Girls’ Association. Interesting competitions were held, the winners being Misses A. Gourlcy and N. Blackwood. Miss B. Gallien at the piano contributed enjoyable vocal solos. After supper a hearty vote of thanks was proposed by the president of the association, Miss McCarthy. A happy entertainment was held in the Y.W.C'.A. on Wednesday night in aid of the girls’ department of the Y.W.C.A., the programme being arranged by Mrs C. M. Barnett. A delightful programme of solos, part-songs, an acrobatic item, and recitations was enjoyed by all. A star turn was the parade of youthful mannequins showing new season fashions for girls, arranged by Mrs E. Young. Delightful frocks made with a minimum amount of material, or in some eases, made with contrasting materials, showed how odd lengths could , be used to advantage, an asset in these times of limited coupons. Beautiful embroideries and beading enhanced the effect of the perfectly cut and simple frocks, and the audience applauded each girl as she made her entrance on the stage. The art of the magician was another pleasing item and the miraculous appearance of eggs, bank notes, and coloured scarves, as well as a goose held the audience spellbound. At the end of Ihc programme Mrs Fairbairn thanked the performers. At the sixteenth annual meeting of the Port Chalmeiv Ladies’ Bowling Club t lie president (Mrs F. C. Smith) presided. The following officers were elected for the ensuing season ;—President, Mrs R. Harwood ; secretary, Mrs C. Braithwaite; treasurer, Mr? F. C. Smith: delegate, Mrs 0. Eraithivaite; selector, Mrs R. Jack; Ties Committee, Mesdames Harwood and Smith. The retiring president entertained the members at afternoon tea. Mrs J. Every presided at the eighth annual meeting of the Opoho branch of the League of Mothers. Miss Mercer submitted the following thought:—“lf ybur particular corner of the earth seems dark and dismal, it is because God needs you there to let your light shine.” The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs B. Drake; vice-presidents—Mes-dames J. Every; A. Woods, and C. Parr; secretary, Mrs W. Whyte; treasurer, Mrs J. Butler; assistant treasurer, Mrs Leslie; magazine secretary, Mrs Halford; wool secretary, Mrs Hinton; conveners—tea, Mesdames Bevis and Esquilant; patriotic, Mrs Knowles; hall, Miss Nichol; flower. Mrs McKissock; hostesses, Mrs Calcutt; committee—Mesdames Becktngsale, Morrison, Bunting, and Varcoe. The feature of the evening was an absorbing address by Mrs Tuyman on ‘ Native Life in Papua.’ Mesdames G. Burnett, D. Davy, R. Paul, F. Sherriff, A.' B. Watt, and Miss C. Mcßae, of the St. Clair Ladies’ Golf Club, are visitors to Roxburgh for the golf tournament. The speaker at the Travel Club next Wednesday will be Captain D. A. Solomon, who has recently returned from overseas.. The hostesses will bo Mrs T. K. S. Sidey and Mrs A Clark. The, splendid work done by Mr J. 15. Grant, of Musselburgh, has become known to most residents of the Anderson’s Bay to St. Clair districts. Mr Grant writes an eight-page letter each month giving all local news and the most important news of the whole of New Zealand, and copies of this letter are sent to nearly 500 boys from these districts serving with the armed forces at the front and in the Navy. Eaclftmonth the list to receive letters grows bigger. All the typing of the letters is done gratis. To raise funds to help pay for paper and envelopes a bridge party is being arranged for next Tuesday at 2.15 p.m. in the St; Clair bowling pavilion. Tables may be reserved by ringing Mrs Douglas Barton (22-919). A “bring and buy” stall will also be a feature of the afternoon, and residents of St. Clair are asked to come along and buy. Afternoon tea may be had at a cost of Is. The Musselburgh branch of the League of Mothers held its annual meeting on Thursday afternoon, Mrs McConnell presiding. Mrs Hiddlestone gave an interesting talk on the more intimate side of the work done by her husband as a padre with the forces overseas and with the prisoners in a German prison camp. The election of officebearers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs McConnell; vice-presidents Mesdames Fieldwick, Duff, and Brown; secretary, Mrs Snell; treasurer, Mrs A. Leech; magazine secretary,. Mrs Young; wool convener, Mrs Brent; tea superintendent, Mrs A. Wood; organist, Mrs Mills; General Committee — Mesdames Gourlay, Gibson, Fairhurst, and Patterson. The fourteenth annual meeting of tlm Maori Hill branch of the League of Mothers was held on Thursday, when the following officers were elected ; —President, Mrs W. Sharp;' vice-presidents—Mesdames G. H. Seddon, F. W. Robinson, and G. C. Billing; secretary, Mrs Ross Duncan; reporting secretary, Mrs J. M. Patrick; treasurer, Mrs J. F. Poole; magazine secretary, Mrs H. H. Walker; Tea Committee —Mesdames L. McCall, F. Pile, S. Gale, J, Wilson,' H. S. Leith,,and .1. M. White; music— Mesdames G. C. Billing, H. B. Naylor, and R. S. McKenzie; visiting, Mesdames T. S. Holme and F. W. Robinson; reception Mesdames C. H. Ellis, L. TI. Frnde, ami A. S. Thomson: wool, Mesdames A. M. Millin and W G Wight; flower—Mesdames J. W. Armstrong, C. R. McLean, G. W. Brown, and J. A. Sconlar. Membership of the branch now stands at 126. of whom 56 aro magazine subscribers. Musical entertainment, consisted of part songs by Mrs G Scott, after which Mrs Magnus Johnson gave an interesting account of her work as magazine secretary of Otago for the last 10 years. Society of Women' Musicians. The August meeting of the Society of Women Musicians was devoted to the subject of * Women in Music.’ Miss Paine, tho president, welcomed a large attendance of members. Various talks were given by members about the lives of famous women musicians.

Miss Noble gave a summary of tile remarkable life and achievements of Clara Schumann, who became a famous concert pianist before she entered her teens. After much opposition on the pai;t of her father she married Robert Schumann, and was his inspiration and help until the time of his early death. She died an old lady, full of honours and the recipient of the respect and love of the musical world. Mi's-Irving spoke of Dame Nellie Melba, a vivid and racy personality. Mrs Beaumont’s subject was Marjorie KennedyFraser, to whose musical integrity and scholarship we owe the valuable collection of Hebridean folk songs. Miss Phyllis | Moore gave an account of Teresa Carrcno, i considered one of the world’s five greatest, i pianists. " ' Dairfe Myra Hess was the subject of a talk by Miss Jessie Jones. Among other activities Myra Hess was the instigator of the famous war-time concerts held in the National Gallery, and apart altogether from her excellence ns a musician her work for encouraging the employment of destitute musicians and in bringing good music to the public at reasonable cost would _bo enough to earn for Myra Hess the admiration of all musicians who care about the future of their art. Mrs Tilchoner, speaking of Dame Ethel Smyt,h, said that her long and varied life represented a constant struggle to win recognition for her compositions. Her books give an intriguing account of her romantic love affair, her entry into the struggle for women’s suffrage, her many and interesting friendships. A programme was then presented by members of the society. Home Economics Association. Central Meeting.—A large attendance of members gathered in the home science building to hear Miss Hamilton, director of the Pre-school Education Centre, give •an outline of the aims and methods of this new training centre for children from two to five years old. Craigleith.—The annual meeting was held at Mrs Crawford’s home. Mrs Whyte was elected president, and the following, were the other office-bearers: —Mesdames Crawford, Henderson Ingram, and Miss Henderson. Members were keenly interested in the vivid description given by Mrs Jonathan of her trip to'Malta and the East. Halfway Bush.—Members met at the home of Mrs Storer, .where Mrs Duncan presided. Wool was distributed, and an interesting lesson in making a wool mop was given by Mrs Lamond. Pine Hill.—At the annual meeting in old Pine Hill School the following office-bearers were elected;—President, Mrs Hay; committee —Mesdames Chipp, Scott, Tasker, Miss Scott. A demonstration on the making pf a wool ' mop was given by Mrs Tasker. Musselburgh Rise. —Fourteen members appreciated the demonstration by Miss Ainge, of the gas department, on the preparation of easily and quickly-prepared meals. Donations for Services Chib were handed in. Tainni met in Tainni School, where members knitted. Mrs Davis gave an able demonstration of glove making. Mosgiei W.W.S.A. There was a very good attendance at the annual meeting of the Moc.giel sub-branch of the W.W.S.A., over which Mrs Kirkland presided. The annual report referred to the membership, which totalled 132. This roll was divided into five sections—canteen, clerical, Plunket, bicycle corps, and transport. Members had also undertaken the provision of afternoon tea and a reading room for soldiers on leave in Mosgiei on Sundays. Help had been given at the Y.M.C.A. canteen at Wingatui. “ Keep-fit ” classes had been organised and held weekly, and drill for members took place on Saturday afternoons. Ten members attending the drill had been selected to train as n.c.o.s and were attending a weekly class at the Drill Hall, Kensington. Thirty-two camouflage nets had been made. Six members had been enrolled for the armed forces. The following office-bearers were elected; —President, Mrs W. S, Kirkland; secretary, Mrs R. L. Fairmaid; treasurer, Mrs L. B. Borrow; committee—Mesdames W. J. Campbell. G. T. Boyd, W. Korncr, J. W. Craigie, and McAdam, and Miss Shaw. The meeting wa* addressed by Major Pugh, who spoke of women’s war work in England and his visit to the Pyramids. Navy League Notes. In justice to the supporters of the Otago branch of the Navy League, it must be stated that the wool for (he socks, pullovers, sea boot stockings, balaclavas, mittens, scarf, and body belt, also the" material and contents for the hussiffs, which have been forwarded monthly to Wellington for the past year for the Navy, has not, been supplied by the National Patriotic Fund Board or the Provincial Patriotic Council, but by voluntary contributions to the league. The broadcast of August 14 made the statement that the wool, etc., had been supplied from money contributed to the general patriotic funds, but as regards Otago this is contrary to fact The hags routining the above items, with their contents, are made and filled entirely by voluntary effort in this province. Red Cross News. Institution of Automotive Engineers.— The transport examination will be held on Thursday, August 27, in the guild room, third floor, Queen’s Buildings. Candidates please bring pen and ink. Junior Red Cross. —The work of (he Junior Red Cross is increasing every week. I There are 10 schools in Dunedin taking an“active part in this work, with a membership of 312. Great im crest is being shown in the making of novelties, etc., for the Red Cross street day. Results of the recent examinations were most, satisfactory. Guild Room. —During the week an urgent call from Joint Council headquarters for 48 dressing gowns was attended to. A case containing ‘ Geographical Magazines ’ and • Popular Mechanics ’ was also forwarded for shipment overseas.