NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10616, 15 June 1920, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. The monthly committee meeting oi' lh<? Women's National .Reserve Keside-Q tisil Nursery was held on Friday afternoon. Tho matron reported 13 ohildron had been discharged during tho month all in a bright healthy condition, S had been admitted, and 22 were booked up; also many appreciations had ' been received from parents and guardians testifying to the care, skill, and loving attention that had been 'bestowed upon fcho little inmates. Mrs Fiudlay (treasurer) reported that a number of donations had been s«nt in. Tho committee decided to. hold a "Vidtet 13ay," <lato to lie-announced later, tho details of which were left to the emergency committer with Mrs Spear as president. Among the remits on the agenda paper'for the United Federation of Labour Confarcmce are the following from the Westport General Labourers* Union (save a Chriatchuroh paper) i (1) That the Government bs> asked to finance ihp whole Co3t of the Plunkot nurses,'and 'provrido more curses of that society in New Zealand; (2) that the Government bo asked- to provide maternitv nurses in everv district that is po* uible in the Dominion.

Miss Godfrey, of Wairima, Eketahuna, left on Friday for Wellington on an extended holiday. Nurse Horner has returned to Masterton from a visit to Wellington.

The engagement is announced of Miss Trixio Holmwood, eldest daughter of. Mrs A. Holmwood, of Chapel street, Masteirton, to Mr Richard Pilmer, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. G. Pilmer, of South road, Mastorton.

Mrs Tweed, of Wellington, ia visitjng tho Wairarapa. Mr amd Mrs Clarke-Johnson have bought the lata Mrs Leokdo's house in Hill street, and will take up their resilience there on their return from Hawke's Bay, where thev are visiting. A pleasant gathering took place at St. Andrew's schoolroom on Friday afternoon, when Mrs J. A. C. Mcßldowuiey, n-ho is leaving Wellington, was presented by the members of St. Andrew's Guild and P.W.M.TJ. with a silver hotwater jug and a smelling-salt bottle. The Rev. Robertson Orr made the presentation and- spoko-of the good work that Mrs McEldowney had done, which several ladles •endorsed.

A quiet but pxett-r wedding was solemnised in St. John'e Church, Featherston, on Wednesday last, the contracting parties being Mir James W. Fuge, fourth son of Mr and Mrs W. Fuge, formerly of Featherston, but now of Auckland, and Miss Alberta Margaret Jane Roberts, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. H. Roberts, of Kubutara road, Feaitherston. This Rev. J. G. S. Bafltlett performed the ceremony.

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick's Church, Napier, 'on Wednesday, by the Rev. Father Symons, the contracting parties being Mary Ellen (Nellie), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E.. Coe, "Bay View," Napier, to Edward James, youngest son of Mr E. Clune, Wellington. Mrs Kendall and her daughter,. Mrs Begg, of Wellington, are visiting New Plymouth, ■ . i The following is part of an interesting letter from Mrs Don, who is representing the New Zealand W.C.T.U. at a Pan-British Women's Conference in Lon-, don: —In consequence 'of our long passage Home we arrived just ten days be- ! fore Convention opened. For the first ! few days we were lavishly entertained at Sir Jesse Boofs residence, Westminster. Ninety-twp American delegates to the Convention arrived yesterday; still 100 more are expected daily. Lady l Ceoilia Roberts gave a reception at Holland Park •yesterday for presidents from overseas. There wore about 30 or 40 State offioers present, but the writer had travelled further than any. The invitations to receptions, .beginning with the Lord Mayor's, are so many that they are bewildering, and my wonder is to know how it can all be squeezed into a j few days. I have received an invitation I from Mrs Fawoett for a quiet cup of tea with her to-morrow afternoon, and you may be sure that I shall avail myself oi the privilege. Miss Harriet Newoombe, honorary secretary of tho Women's Citizens* League, is very attentive, and has arranged for a reception for overseas delegates affiliated with the suffrage movement to meet Lady Aetor, M.P. 1 have been asked to speak at that gathering on behalf of New Zealand women. Miss Archibald presided at the monthi lv meeting of the Levin Memorial .Home I Committee last week. The matron reported that nine of the: children nad been ill with influenza, but are now quite well. During the month. two new. children have been admitted to the home. Thanks are due to the following for gifts to the home: —Mrs Longmore, Miss Dora Greenwood, Mrs Knowles, Miss Archibald, Miss Robieson, Miss Barry; Hurco'mbe and Son. The Two-Garment Society, which sent 120 articles, 56 new and 61 old; Mrs J. P. Luke, a parcel containing Glaxo, Mellin's food, case of apples, sweets,, dresses, and material. Mrs -Henry Marshall has joined the Sewing Guild, which meets at the home on the fourth Tuesday of every month. The committee passed a resolution of regret and sympathy to tho relatives in the death of Mrs M. A. Wil. liams. Mrs Williams was its first treasurer, and had been a member of the committee for fifteen years, and took a keen interest in the work, which »he helped generously. Mr and Mrs John Lowden have j ust celebrated their golden wedding. They were married in England on May 9th, 1870, and came to New Zealand in 1879, landing at Port Chalmers. After spending a few months at Oamaru, they came to Mataura, whore they have resided ever since, a period of forty years. Mr Lowden has taken a prominent part ta public affairs. He has been Mayor off Mataura for eight terms and been connooted with tho Bonough Council and Town Board for over thirty years.' At different times he has been session clerk to the Presbyterian Church, a member of the Bluff Harbour Board, the Wai. mumu Drainage Board, and Goro High School Board of Governors. With Mr» Lowden ho took a prominent part in the Southland War Funds Association. Their family consisted of four song and two daughters. Two Australian /singers, Madame Elsa Stralia and Miss Madeline Collins, havo been playing leading parts in the 'Beoeham apara season at Covcnt Garden. The marriage took place reoently at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church,, of Mr Allan C. Manson, son of Mr and Mrs Manson, Riccarton, late of Teddington, and Miss Helen B. Mcllwraith, (laughter of the Into Mr D. Mcllwraith, Darfield. The Rev. R. M. Ryburn performed • the ceremony.

Preparations that plea«e. They are font daily within and without the Dominion by. Miss Milsom, Hair and Face SpectofMet. Prices of leading Skin Preparations. You have heard about them because they have proved a long established success. .Cuiteno Skin Food, 3s; Oultone Balm, 3s 6d; Hygienic Face Powder, all shades, 3s; Parisian Bloom, 3.s 6d. Also all Hnir preparations. Prices later all Hair Work. Miss Mileon!, 94, Willis street. 'Phone 814.

Mrs 11. Nicolson (Otaki) is at presont in Wellington. She is accompanied by her two daughters.

At a meeting of hospital visitors am. others interested in tho welfare of tin soldiers at the Orthopaedic Hospital n Christchurch, a resolution was passe, urging tho Red Cross Society to procMi without delay in establishing a, home for chronic cases, and in connection with i: a homo to which crippled* men could (;' when needing treatment, etc.

At the annual meeting of the Auckland Oi-vic League, the report stated ttaU the scenery committee, under Mrs iern«r. bad iargulv helped in getting the council to appoint a supervisor lor children's playgrounds. Since tho cessation of war work it had been Uiougnt that the different women's patriotic societies might be induced to continue as oivic workers, and with this end i« view about ISO societies were circularised. While many approved of the idea, not one ■society was willing to take up tho work, members boing gh«i to ha™ a rest from thoir labours in the pa*t. lae following officers were elected:—President. Mrs A. Kidd; vice-presidents, M.esdames Geddes, Williamson, Fern or, and. Melville; hen. treasurer, Mrs Feriwr; hon. secretary. Miss- Hardy; executive. Me&damea Mitchell, Brown, Dupree, W. Black, Mathias, Midhaels. E. K. Black, Warnock, McLean, Forner, and Miss Carr.

The ball given by tho. Governor-Gene-ral of Australia-and Lady Helen Munxo Ferguson in honour of His Royal Highness, the Price of Wales on the evening of his landing in Australia will long te remembered, tsays tho "Australasian..' Nearly 20CO guests were invited. .There was a heavy fog outside, but fires burned brightly in the cloak and reception rooms. Handsome groupings of variegated pot plants, flowering primulae, and maidenhair fern looked admirable in the State drawing-room aaid the ballroom, which otherwise was free of added decoration. The latter-' was used in its entirety as a ballroom for the first Ume since the outbreak of war. during which it served as the central headquarters, and d-epot for the Red Cross Society. As the company assembled it became evident that the women of Melbourne had determined that-'their frocking.-should be of unusual magnificence." Jewels Socked away for years were again worn, and gowns in keeping were soon. Tho scene was almost dazzling in its brilliance. Gowns of cloth of gold or cloth of' silver gave shimmering sheath-like effects, others scintillated with ' -beads thickly encrusted on ninon or tulle, and tiny jewels and iridescent minute sequins were worked up with gold -or . silver thread or floss silk, some of the . hand work being exquisite.. Lace was rarely seen, and its absence must be deplored, for nothing surpasses tho beautv of lovely old lace when drapod to advantage on a balldress. The dressing was in most instances completed. iby head. ornaments and fans of ostrich feathers, and surely never before in Melbounw have so many waving plumes been seen as the dances proceeded. The ostrich feather is now a notable adjunct to evening attire, and it was eeon in all irts guises. Perhaps its mast attractive one was as a fan, with broad shaded plumes mounted on handles of mother o' pearl, jet, or ebony, some inlaid with gold, silver, and jewels. Tiny aigrettes mode front curled tips made a charming headdress, and the long curled strands were at times seen as a fringe trimming on gowns. Jet bandeaux and clusters oi osprey, and tissue flowers or leaves, wore much in evidence-as circlets for tho head, and surpassing all were numbers of beautiful diamond tiaras and horn ornaments. . WOMEN PRISONERS' WEiLFARE GRQUP. A meeting of the Female Prisoners' Welfare Group was held yesterday afternoon in the Fsrchange Rooms. . Mrs Henderson" presided. It was announced that the next concert in the women's prison would take place on June 29th Expenses in" connection with the concerts were passed . for. payment, also .-the fee for affiliation- to tie National Council of Women. Some important correspondence was read from the Minister for Justice. Kr Loo wrote stating that; after discussing-the matter of tho establishment of a farm colony for fems •■ prisoners with tho bead of the department concerned they had come to the conclusion that the whole question hinges largely upon tho ' amalgamation of tn& different branches of penal work so far as the treatment of all females committed by the oourts is concerned. If, therefore, the Government agrees to nil Ih<' cases at presont committed to tho caro of tho Education Department, Salvation Army, the inebriate institution!!, otc, being placed undor ono control, then there will be jiretifir.ation for tho expert-... diture that would be involved jn the purcha-so of a euilablo area of lurid in tho country, and a building of adequate accommodation for the different classes of fomal« delinquents we should have to doal with. If, however, tho institution as proposed .by the Welfare Group is confined to women sentenced to imprisonment in institutions under the control of the Prisons Department only, then it aopoars that there would not be enough women of the right olas*. to justify the expenditure that would be necessary for the. establishment of an institution of the character suggested. Mrs Henderson read.tbe reply sent bj horeelf ft> the Minister respecting one of the proposals in the group's monio, in which it was stated that the policy of the group was that all prisoners sentenced by the court, should to under the control of the department, and that h farm colony should be provided so that different classes could lie segregated and different kinds of work be given in different cases-

It was felt that the Minister's letter was a distinct advance on rnything yet received by members and the president's roply was endorsed. A letter was roceivod from tho Women's- National Council covering one from Mrs Hulbert, which tho council referred to the Prisoners' Welfare Group for roply. Mrs Hulbert wrote calling attention to unequal sentences which she said had been paused recently on maleoffenders against present laws in regard to sexual offences.

With rcsferencti to this it was decided to reply that as the group was formed for the welfare of female prisoners only it was not within its province to take any action. Reference was alss made in the letter to tho cevore sentence passed on Gladys Batcholbr for refusing to give evidence. a.nd asking that a protest be made. The meeting, however, resolved that while not approving of snch a severe penalty the society recognised that the court must Have power to deal with refractory witnesses. The hope was expressed that after n short lapse of time- the sentence may be reviewed and some -eniency shown. The meeting, however, decided to take no action in the matter for tho present.