NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10287, 23 May 1919, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The wedding took place at St. Augustine’s Church, Cashmere, on Tuesday, of Miss Dorothy AlcGallan, oldest daughter of Air and Airs T. AloGallan, “Ardrossan,” Cashmere, to Air L. Gordon Blackwell, youngest son of Airs Blackwell, “The Willows,” Kaiapoi. The Rev. Air Loach officiated, and Air Blackwell, of Kaiapoi, presided at tho organ.

Dr. and Airs Chilton, of Christchurch, are visiting Wellington. Air and Airs H. E. Jackson, of this city, are visiting Auckland. Lieutonani-Co inman der and Airs Kelly are at present in Auckland.

Mr Horald Beauchamp and Alisa Jean Beauchamp intend leaving for a trip to England in June. Mr and Mrs It. Hyams are staying in Auckland.

Mr and Airs J. F. Alartin are staying in Christchurch. Miss W'ynne S. Bayloy, of Waikato, who loft by the .Niagara, is now in London, whore she is to be married early next month to Frank Turnbull, D.’S.O., M.O. The wedding took placo on Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Church, Christchurch, of Mr Raymond Gibson, sohexlor of Kaikoura. to Alisa Graoo Kiizaboth Kennedy, daughter of Mrs Kennedy, Kaikoura, and the late Air Angus Kennedy. ' The Rev. R. AI. Ryburn performed the ceremony. The wedding was to take place in Blenheim yesterday of Alisa iihla Rutherford, daugnter of Air G. S. Rutherford, of KiKerangu, to Air H. L. Good, of Rangioru.

At the last meeting of tho headquarters executive of the Women’s National Reserve, Airs Matthew , Holmes was elected deputy-president, as Dr PlatteMills (president) finds it difficult to* attend committee meetings owing tc> pressure of professional and domestic duties.

The death has occurred at Alangapiko of Mrs Johanna Alexander, widow of the late Mr C. Alexander, aged oil veal's. Airs Alexander came out to New Zealand in IddO, and resided in Otago Wellington, and Napier. in 1871 she took up her residence in the Waikato, where she remained up till the time of her. death. She leaves two SO ns and two daughters, twenty-six grandchildren, and aix great-grandclnl-dren. The hospital committee has recommended to the board, that a sister and nurse, recently returned from active service, be advised that positions would be found for them on application to the matron. . Sister Hooker, of the Wellington Hospital, has resigned her P™* I™' 1 ™' The resignation was received ivith regret by the Hospital Board at its meeting yesterday. AM'EKENOON TEA. Yesterday afternoon Mrs de Castro invited to tea a number of friends, including those ladies who helped her m the campaign for the Returned Soldiers’ Club, and have since assisted in the welcome teas to returned men -at the club. The object of the afternoon was to enable them to meet Airs Richardson, wife of General Richardson. The hostess introduced Mrs Richardson to the guests, saying that she wished all to know that Airs Richardson had been like a mother to the New Zealand soldiers in England. Her house m London was homo to them, and was always full of soldiers, sick and well, and she could assure those present that the men had deoply appreciated Airs Richardson’s kindness. She could speak of this herself, for on her return from Egypt to England, when she was very ill. Airs Richardson had taken her into her home and looked after her. Airs de‘ Castro recalled that on arriving in New Zealand as a gir], Mrs Richardson had been one of the first people to show her kindness. Later Airs de Castro said a few words of thanks to those who had. assisted with the teas to returned men at the Soldiers’ Club. Only those who had participated knew bow much work was entailed. It meant getting up at 6 In the morning when a boat waa expected at 7 o’clock. All who had been there realised, however, how much it meant to the men 'to get a place to rest in and to have real tea, real sugar and real butter. She thanked everyone who had assisted, saying that all wore willing to go on until every man waa back.

All the guests were introduced to Mrs Richardson, who recalled some old friends. Having been away from' Wellington for eight years, she finds the place and people much changed. In .London her home • was quite close to one of the hospitals, so the 'men In blue found it very easy to come rbund and have a rest and a chat and appreciated it very much Afternoon tea was partaken of, Mrs McClure, Mrs O. Wilson and several flrls looking after it. The table was ecorated with red African daisies, and the drawing-room showed masses of chrysanthemums, mauve and bronze. Miss Beryl Earle, Miss Little and Miss Cullen played, and some choruses wore given.

Mrs de Castro received her guests wearing black lace, made In three tier effect over white silk; Mrs Richardson' wore a naVy blue costume and black velvet toque. Among those present were Mrs Wilson, Mrs Turnbull, Mrs Matthews, Mrs Salek, Mrs C. Earle, Mrs Batten, Mrs Webb, Mrs Morton, Airs and Miss, de Castro, Miss Aileen Stevens and. Airs Callender (wife of the club manager), whoso littlo baby was a much-sought-after guest.

Possessing exceptional qualifications as a face specialist and hair physician and having central, spacious, and well-equip-ped rooms in W/illis street, Miss Milsom’s popularity has speedily grown and from being a local one has spread throughout the Dominion. So many have realised the efficicnov and lasting benefits to bo derived from expert treatment. assisted by a_ capable staff well versed in the practical application of the profession. Miss Milsom, M, Willis street 'Phone 814. —Advt. SXTPIitFLOUs" HAIR SPOILS BEAUTIFUL LIPS. That unpleasant growth on lip and chin can bo quickly destroyed by tho application of Eusina (Reg.). This splen. did destroyer of superfluous hair can be used with perfect safety in tho privacy of vour own home. Call for freo personal treatment or write for particulars. Mrs Hullen (Dept. T.), Courtenay place tram terminus. 'Phono 10-17. —Advt. For Coughs and Colds, nover fop*. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure,

WOMEN AND TOWN-PLANN ING. The committee appointed by the Town-planning Conference to report on town-planning us it effects women, children, and the homo presented its report lust evening. The committee hoped that legislation would be put through this year. It urged the Minister to provide adequate representation for women on town-planning bodies. It submitted that it should not bo disbanded, and that tho Government bo asked to arrange for a conference of women with this committee as a nucleus to consider these matters in detail. The report was adopted.