Notes For Women

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12619, 2 December 1926, Page 5

Notes For Women

; SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The Hon. K. S. Williams and’Mrs Williams have returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs T. Watson, who have been staying at the Gisborne Hotel, have left for Wellington. Mr and Mrs Redshaw, of Wellington, are spending a holiday in Napier. Mr and Mrs T.. J.' Thurman, of Wellington, are in Auckland. Mrs Grant Taylor, of Auckland, is leaving shortly on. a visit to Wellington. Mrs A. P. Maguire, of Masterton, has left for Auckland, to be present at the wedding of her 6on, Mr T. Cragg. to Miss Eileen Jackson, formerly of Masterton, which takes place at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Albany, on December Bth. Matron Kohn, the well-known proprietress of Hill street private hospital in Wellington, is the guest of Mr and Mrs I. Mirfield. in Gisborne. Miss L. Davidson, who was the guest of Mrs A. Carson, in Gisborne, has returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs D. W. Anderson, of Wellington, are staying in Christ-

church. Mr and Mrs Jesse Steer, who have been visiting Wellington, returned to Greymoutli on Saturday. Mrs Allan Moody and Mrs John Patterson, of Auckland, who have been staying in Napier for the last week, are in Wellington. They return to Auckland at the week-end.

Mr and Mrs Howard, of Wellington, are at present staying in Napier. Mr and Mrs W. H. Atack. of Wellington, with their daughter, are at present on a visit to Hawke’s Bay.' Mrs Eric Phillips, of Havelock North, and Mrs S. Wright, of Hastings, returned home by the Arawa on Saturday last, after a trip to England. Miss Nancy Eastwood, of Gisborne, New Zealand lady sprint running champion, who has been in Wellington, arrived back in Napier on Tuesday, en route to her home. Miss G. F. Cooke, of Highland Park, who has recently returned from a sis months’ trip to England, Europe, Canada and the United States, was entertained by Dr Ada Paterson at her home at “Inverleith” on Monday evening, when members of the committee of the Federation of University Women were, also invited to welcome Miss Cooke, who was formerly secretary of the local branch. Miss Cooke’ told of meeting members of other branches of the International Federation in different countries, and gave a short account of her travels illustrated by _ numerous photographs l of Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and England. There, has just, been held in Auckland an old-fashioned dress ■ parade. iThe court dresses included an elaborate Elizabethan model in black and white ibrocade and .velvet with period headdress; a quaint gown with quilted Iskirt of shag-green silk worn at a reception to, Queen Victoria in Dublin; [a peach-coloured taffeta 165 years lold, worn by a lady-iri-waiting to (Queen Caroline, and a trained white bilk frock worn at one of Queen- Victoria’s early drawing-rooms^ The introduction of a Mothers’ Day school functions was successfully jparried out at King’s School, Remuera, Auckland, when, at the invitation of *he headmaster, Mr S. Clifton Smith, k large number of mothers of pupils (visited the school. Fathers’ Day is (already an established tradition, and lonce a year the fathers of the pupils 'attend morning service at the school with the boys. The mothers were first 'hospitably entertained at morning tea (by Mrs Clifton .Smith, and then followed a drill display and singing by the boys, and the visitors listened to class singing and recitation, and also a French lesson. Before disbanding, cheers were given for the mothers, the boys, and the headmaster. At St. Paul’B Pro-Cathedral on November 17th, Molly, only daughter of the late Henry and Mrs T. Hastwell, of Hataitai, wa» married to Alfred Milburn, fourth son of the late Joseph and Mrs J. Milburn, of Dunedin. Hie Ven. Archdeacon Johnson officiated. The bride, who wore a frock of silver lace over shell-pink satin, was given away by Mr W. Reed, a friend of the family. The bridesmaids were Miss Nora Muir and Betty Lyon. The former wore gold lace over eau-de-nil georgette, and the latter lavender crepe de chine. Both carried bouquets to tone. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr J. W. Coatsworth, of Dunedin; as best man. After the ceremony the reception was held at the residence of the bride’s mother, where seventy guests were entertained. The bride and bridegroom spent their honeymoon in the South Island. While the King and Queen were ' in the Highlands Her Majesty’s wonderful “Chinese room” at Buckingham Palace received rather a considerable amount of attention. When the King came to the throne the Queen found some magnificent old .Chinese furniture, china, and other specimens of native workmanship scattered throughout the Royal residences. This she had carefully collected, and, after being examined by experts, transferred to Buckingham Palace. This collection to-day is one of the finest to be found throughout the whole of Europe. This year there has been a considerable revival in the “penny wedding” which used to be so popular in Scotland many years ago. The whole village has an open invitation to the festivities following the marriage ceremony, but everybody who goes —with the exception of the parents of the bride and bridegroom—is expected to put in a hag money that will cover what he intends to eat and drink. Dancing takes place on the village green, and supper is laid out at the homes of the happy couple.

Regarding the status of women in Russia, various accounts are given, but the Soviet Government has, at least, the credit of giving one woman an unusually high place in diplomacy. Madame Kollontay has been appointed to act as Soviet representative, not in some quiet, well-ordered place, but in Mexico! There must be considerable faith in her abilities before such an appointment would be given her in preference to a man. She is only the second woman to fill such a superior post. Bulgaria led the way in giving Mdlle. Nadjeda Stancioff such a position, she being secretary to the Bulgarian Legation in Washington. It is said that Madame Kollontay was responsible for the successful commercial treaty made between the Norwegian and Russian Governments. Now that the Httle grandchildren are taking their place in the Royal family party, it is very probable that the oliarming beach bungalow built by Queen Alexandra will be replaced by a more spacious structure, where the small folks will be able to have a truly royal time. The Prince of Wales has

“first call” on York and the nearby Branoaster links may prove a “draw” to a golfing enthusiast.'But it is more than a possibility that the Prince will renounce his prior claim in favour of “Queen Elizabeth,” to quote his Royal Highness’s affectionate designation of his sister-in-law. I think it is pretty well known in the family that the Duke and Duchess would duly appreciate the ownership of a cottage so rich in associations, which also bears their name. FOR THE DAY NURSERY Lady Luke gave an “At Home” yesterday afternoon at her home in Hiropi street, in aid of the Citizens’ Day Nursery. The function was to have taken the form of a garden party, but that was made impossible by the wet weather, and the guests had to be received indoors. In spite of this, however, many attended, and the function was most successful. There were several stalls, and that for flowers was on the verandah, some lovely roses and sweetpeas being for sale. In the hall was a cake stall in charge of Mrs John Myers and Mrs Leicester, while Mrs Firth had a stall for the sale of brasses and old pottery. which did a good business. Afternoon tea was served in two rooms, while in the drawing room a very delightful musical programme was given, arranged by Mrs Ivan Levy. Mrs Shaw sang, Miss Tolan played. Miss Gwen Shepherd, gave a musical" monologue, and Mrs Levy played and sang. Members of the Day Nursery .Committee assisted in many ways, Mrs Murphy and Miss Moss conducted guessing competitions, also Mrs A. .Gray, and Lady‘Luke was assisted at tea by her daughter, Mrs Charlesworth, her daughters-in-law, her sister, Mrs Post, her niece, Mrs Gilmer, Miss Clark, Miss Bock, Miss Townsend and others. Lady Luko received her guests wearing a gown of sapphire blue marocain with Oriental trimmings. Among those

present were Mrs Eichelbaum, Mrs D. Peacock, Mrs Adamson, Mrs Elliott, Misses McGregor, Mrs Mitford, Mrs McEldowney, Mrs R. Kennedv, etc. PLUNKET SOCIETY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY The committee of the Wellington Plunket Society is making its annual ahperal next Saturday afternoon in the Town Hall. The success of the society and its great and growing value in the life and health of the community, means that it is necessary every year to raise £2OOO over and above the Government grant to employ sufficient Plunket nurses to carry on the ever-increasing Xtork. The committee hopes that once . again everyone who has benefited, and all those sympathisers with the society’s efforts, will show'their appreciation by attending on Saturday afternoon and enjoy the many attractions arranged. These are many and varied and suitable for both the young and older people also. Messrs Albert Russell and Will Mason need no introduction as they are recognised as the leaders of community singing in Wellington, and they have kindly taken charge of the children’s community singing. The following nursery rhymes are to be sung: “Here we go Round the Mulberry Bush,” “Little 80-Peep, “Rock-a-bye-Baby,” “Three Blind Mice,” “Boys and Girls,” “Hev Diddle Diddle,” “Jack and Jill, etc.

Delightful entertainments are arranged by Mis£ Gard-ner and Miss O’Brien. The great attractions for all the children will be the glorious Christmas tree in charge of' Father Christinas, which will be laden with attractive novelties ■ for both boys and girls. A stall entirely consists of dolls beds beautifully ornamented and furnished with all the correct equipment artistically. designed. Another is filled with dolls dressed to represent many different periods, .hut the chief itein this year among the dolls will be the Plunket babies under the care of Nurse Mitchell. Another great feature of the afternoon is the delightful afternoon tea entirely, consisting of delicious home-made cakes, etc. Another stall entirely provides for the adults and is filled with delightful Christmas gifts. Mr Wilson has collected together an exceptionally talented orchestra, who will play the latest music all the afternoon. The box plan is now open at the Bristol.