NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10274, 8 May 1919, Page 8

NOTES FOR WOMEN

The engagement is announced of Kittv, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs \V. Moore, of Napier, to Mr Fred Mills, eldest son of Mrs Mills, of Hastings.

The -wedding took place on Easter Monday, at St. Michael's Church, Christchurch, of Mr Ernest Holmes Bhindell solicitor, eldest son of Mr H. C. and the late Mrs Blundell, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, and Miss Martha Elizabeth (Marcie) Remer, .inly chiid of Mr and Mrs A.'E. Remer, of -Now Brighton, and formerly of Oam-i'u. The Rev. C. E. Perry officiated, and Mr Worslcy presided at the organ.' Miss Edna Samuel, cousin of the bride,' was bridesmaid. In the unavoidable-' absence of his brother (Dr. F. C. Blun-| dell, of Hamilton), the bridegroom was supported by an old friend, Lieutenant B. C. Squire, M.M., also of Kawakawa. Tlio reception was afterwards held at; tho Oadena' Rooms, -when the usual toasts were honoured.

..It is not generally realised by the public that special physical qualifications are required by tnose who would be telephonists. Operators, who are at present required in New South Wales, must, says the "Commonwealtli Gazette,'' possess acute hearing, normal eyesight, a clear voice, a distinct enunciation, and bo free from any throat affection. They must also possess an arm reach of at least 6ft 3in from the ground to • the finger-tips, when the arm is extended vertically to its fullest extent, and a reach of sft from finger-tips to finger-tips, "with arms extended . horizontally. These qualifications (remarks a correspondent) do not include a good temper, a readiness for repartee, or an ability to "hustle."

One of the best-known and oldest settlers of Nelson, Mrs W. P. Worley, died recently, aged 63. Mrs Worley is survived bw her husband, two daughters and six sons. The latter include Professor F. P. Worley, of the Auckland University College, Lieutenant R. P. Worley, who is on active service, Mr C. P. Worley, master at the Wanganui Collegiate School, who recently returned from active service, and Sir Rupert Worley, M'.C, of Paeroa, returned from active service.

It is not only Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have lost their hearts to English girls. One of the results of America's participation in the war has been the marrying of some hundreds of English girls to American soldiers. On January 20th the first contingent of 100 wives left England for the States. A special officer at the headquarters of the American Army in Belgrave' Mansions Hotel, S.W., has been detailed to arrange the transportaton of the wives. Very few of the girls possess the means to pay the railWay fare in England, the steamer passage, and the sometimes heavy cost of tlie train journey to their new home In the United States, In these cases the United States' Government is bearing the' ehtore cost with one exception : the girls must pay 4s a day for their food on the boat. First-class accommodation is provided. "CHARI/EY'S AUNT" CLUB. •Last night there was a large gathering of members and friends of the "Charley's Aunt" Club in the. Concert Chamber for the opening of the new season. A brilliant programme had been prepared, and was thoroughly enjoyed, the audience insistently demanding more in the way of encores. The proceedings Vegan with the installation of tlie_new president, Mr Albert Russell, with mirth and song. A chorn» arranged by Miss Maud BletsoeBuckeridge, and headed by Mr-Len.' Barnes, invited the past president, Mr Matt Carr, to effect the installation with the help-.of "Charley's Aunt," Mr Norman Aitken, and this was accordingly done. Mr Russell, in addressing the audience, said they were going to have a successful year, and he was proud to occupy the position at such a time. He then proceeded to invite all and sundry to be "be like as as you're able _to be." Various members of the society contributed items to the programme, the "Gay Gambols" repeating some of their recent turns; the "Hawaiian Rag," by Mr Errol Fuller and the' chorus, with Mr Russell to supply the low comedy, and the waltz song, "In,a Wonderful World All Our Own," with, dance movements by Miss Doris Guise and Miss Marjory Buckeridge; also' "The Motor Rag," by Mae Clapshaw, and the chorus and the character 60ng and dance/"Never Mind Singing, Just Dance," in which Miss Queenie McInerny made such a success. Mr Len. Barnes sang the prologue from "Pagliacci," with good effectj Mr Zante Wood gave a medley of songs, "As They Might Have Been," turning Scotch into Irish, and vice versa. Mr W. W. Crawford had to respond to a double encore for his monologue and finished with 'an ecentric step-dance; Miss Mabel Hardingc-Maltby, gave, a humorous description of having a photograph taken; Mr'Harry Cooper played the violin, and Mr J. M. Clarke was heard once more in "Old Man and Jim"; Mr Xov-mnn Aitken recited "The Dinky Di Soldier." A musical monologue, "The Sphinx and the Woman," was given by Miss Ina Mc- ■ Donald. Miss Maud Blotsoe-Bucker-idge gave the operatic solo, ': Alas, Those* Chimes," rind Miss Ruby Scott also sang. A humorous sketch, "The Appeal," was given by Vera St. John and Mr and Mrs Culford Bell contributed an amusing sketch entitled "Poisoned." An interest ii:g item was a scena, "The Jazz Bird and the Flower," by Mr Theo. Treziso and Mrs H. S. Malco'.m. in which were introduced some of the "jazz'' steps which are to become ■populnr among dancers this year, Mr Albert Kiis'-ell ensured that 'everyone would stay to the end 'by appearing list on the programme, and giving •■■Slinrr-up," and, of course, several other i:e:iis, in r-spuiise to insistent rec:i'K. The club's orchestra, under Mr Frsuik played selections, and the clni::-s rendered noble service. Miss .Madeleine Webb was the accompanist. The programmes were artistically got up. and eveh item' was embellished b ya humorous quotation, apt or otherwise. The vice-presi-dents of the club for tin's year are Miss Hardingc-Maltfjv, Mrs X. R. Aitken. Mrs Boderi. Messrs W. H. Alack, J. F. Carr. M.' A. Carr. W. Fraser, W. V.. J-ckson. M. Mr-nthel, T. Pringle, and C. Bontley-"u«seIl. Tho committee consists of the Misse3 Ataok, C. Guise, L. Maplcsden, and E. Petherick, Mosclamcs K. -J. Evans, .31. Menard, \V. Scimmell, K. Wilson, Messrs A. Baudine'., A. K. Ballard, S. Boock. P. Cordina, F. J- Evans, L. W. Hanlon, D. A. Cswin. and M. Traeey. The hon. secretary is still the original "Charley's Aunt."' Mr Norman Aitken. and the hon. treasurer is Mr E. IT. Cavell.