IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1004, 21 June 1930, Page 22

IN TOWN AND OUT

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NOTES Miss Betty Manning’, of Hamilton, is on a brief visit to Auckland. Mrs. E. A. Clive, of Kemuera, who has been visiting Rotorua, has returned. * * * Mrs. Raphael, of Perth, who has been i visiting Mrs. M. Pried lander in Hamilton, has returned to Auckland. Miss Ella Johnston, of Peria, has returned to Matamata from a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Atkins, left by the Maunganui. for Australia for a six ‘ months’ visit. Mrs. Gerald Rosenbaum, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland and is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Frankham, and Miss Woodall, of Devonport, leave Wellington this morning by the Itangitata on a tour of England and the Continent, Mr. and Mrs. George Marriner leave this morning by the Rangitata from Wellington, on route for England and the Continent. DEVONPORT TENNIS CLUB I BRIDGE EVENING FOR PAVILION FUND i Progressive and stationary bridge | was played at the first of a series of | card evenings organised by the soe.ial ; committee of the Devonport Tennis [Club held in the Navy Deague Hall oft (Tuesday. Th proceeds are in aid of j the pavilion improvement fund. [ The winners of the progressive 1 bridge were Mrs. Palairet and Mr, J. j CTanswick, and Miss Davies and Mr. G. j Mackenzie won the stationary. | The committee comprised Mrs. Macj Daren, Miss Berry, Miss Cameron, Miss i Brier, Miss ilarty, Miss Falairet, and. i Miss Mason, convenor. | Among those present were:—Mrs. j Roberts, Mrs. F. Mason, Mrs. Brucei Smith, Mrs. Falairet, Mrs. Webster. Mrs. Moody, Mrs. Creagrnile, Mrs. J. Newell, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. F. Newell. Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Ha3 r cock, Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Bankier, Mrs. Fish, Miss Cosh, Miss Burton, Miss Miller, Mrs, J. Duder, Miss King. Miss Davies, Misses Harty. Miss N. Mason, Miss Dongdill, Miss Bathgate, Miss Wotherspono, Miss N. McLeod. Miss Bagnall. Miss Bxickley, Miss P. Maeindoe, Miss Wight, Miss 03. Williams, Miss Nevill. Miss Ilislop, Aliss Penrose, a n<l Atr-s, Syji ti le y

Winter Sale now on at Miss Dixon’s, j 166 a Queen Street. Gowns, Model ! Coats, Millinery, and Sports Wear, all ! greatly reduced.

SUCCESSFUL BRIDGE AFTERNOON ORGANISED BY OVERSEAS LEAGUE FUNDS FOR FURNISHING NEW CLUBRQOMS In the Lewis Eady Hal! yesterday, the house committee of the Overseas League held a most successful bridge afternoon. 'Hiere were 40 tables occupied and the winners of the prizes, which Were driven by the Misses Kissling (2) and Mr. Bruce, were:—Mrs. Forte, 1; Mrs. J. E. Wilson, 2; Mrs. Jennings, consolation prize. The funds are to be applied for the furnishing of the league’s new quarters in Short’s Building, formerly occupied by the Lyceum Club. Members of the committee who were responsible for the afternoon were: Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Melville. Miss Kiss-, ling. Miss at. Tvissling- (bon. secretary). Miss Uennie. Mr. Bruce and Mr. Tom. kin.son. Among those present were: . T rs ’ Nutter. Mrs. W. Keuclerdine, Mrs. Bolin Campbell, Mrs. G. King, Mrs. Wileocks Mrs. H. Kissling, Mrs. Melville, Mrs. G. Coats, Mrs. George Walker, Mrs, Patterson, -Mrs. flay Wilson, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Ashcroft, Mrs. O. Hay, Mrs. Percy Gould, Mrs. de Guerrier, Mrs. W. Brabant, Mrs. H. Tiarks, Mrs. Makgill, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. James Mrs. Cummins Mrs. Steer, Mrs. Chatfleld, Mrs. Pollock! Misses O. and Murray, Miss Quayle, Misses Kissling (2). Miss Early, Miss McGlymont, .Mi,- s IST on tgomerie, Miss Jolan-

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS ONEHUNGA BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Onehunga branch of the League of Mothers was held on Thursday afternoon in the Orphans’ JLg.ll, and was well attendee], Mrs. Benfell (president) was in the chair. This being on “own members’” afternoon, Mrs. Htoupe gave a splendid paper on “The Beauty of Service,” which was most inspiring. Mrs. Bissett gave an interesting account of two notable women she had met —“Selma," a Kaffir native teacher, and “Rhoda!” a crippled Australian girl, whose lives were each a living example of the beauty of service. The poem, “A. Little Bit of gunshine,” was read by Airs BenfelJ. and during the <*fternoon two songs were given by Mrs. Pilkington.

WAIKATO NOTES Miss Eileen Thompson, of Wanganui, is visiting- Rotorua and Hamilton. * * * Miss Joan Paterson, of Christchurch is spending a few days at Hamilton prior to going to Whangarei to make her home. Mrs. T. W. Sanderson, of Wellington, is visiting her daughter, Airs. Watkins, at Hamilton. Mrs. Franklin, of Northland, Wellington, who has been visiting friends in Auckland and Hamilton, is now the guest of Mrs. Hardy at Te Kuiti. FDAG BRIDGE AT DYCEUM CLUB On Thursday evening a most successful flag bridge evening, was arranged by the bridge committee of the Dyeeum Club at Hamilton. At the end of the evening the successful players were Mrs. A. TI. Tompkins, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Sandford. Among those present were* Mrs E P Cowles, Airs. AY. D. Ross, *; it J a/' ox - Mrs - H. Ferguson, Mrs. A. Beale, Airs. P. E. Stevens, Airs. Sandford, Airs. Henderson, r.lrs Verrail Mr« •l. D. Smith Mrs. E. Reeves. Mrs. A. JR Tompkins. Mrs. Hodgkinson, Mrs G ylfG-rc, Mrs. H. .T. McMullin, Mrs. Vere Lhltty, Mrs. H. Hopkins, Mrs. MontgomJ r > Mrs Clarke. .Mrs. Knglanrl, Mrs. O. t M T S - , R ' M’-alders, Mrs. K. K. Seal. Mrs F, ’Vickery, Sirs. J. Gray, Mrs. H. tv Fran well, Mrs. T. Reynolds, Mrs. K. M. Masters. Mrs. A. Ramsav .Mrs Jenkmson, Ml'S. Blankmore, Mrs. \V. H. W 7 S ,- Al - Briedlander, Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. R. Johnson, Mrs. H. Luxforct, Mrs P. Stewart, Mrs. C. Hume, Mrs. T Shaw Alrs - w. Tanner. Mrs'. H. 1. Gillies, Mrs. G. Brown Mrs G Buck-land, Mrs. K. G. Johnson. Mrs' Hooker, Mrs, H. Saunders, Mrs Hulse" Miss Bourke, Miss O. Kggieston, Miss R. Eggleston, Miss M. Stevens, Miss B. De lienzy, Miss Hooker, Miss C. Chittv. Miss Afi ' ss N. Drake, Miss G. (ValiMiss o'rows Korrlsh, Miss E. Scherer, PLAY READIKG Tile Shakespeare Club gave their second reading for the season on Friday ovening at tile Methodist Hall and in spite of the inclement weather there was a. large attendance. The amusing comedy. “Good Morning, Bill!” by P. G. (Vodeheuse, was read, tile cast being as follows:—, Marje, Miss J. Ellis; Lord Tidmoiith, Mr. E. A. Cox; Lottie, Miss L. M Ndehoiis; Bill Paradene, Mr. W. U. Ranstead; Sally Smith. M.D., Miss K. Gordon; Sir Hugo Drake, Mr. E Bouillon,

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Old Girls’ Dance

SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION HELD AT DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND SWIMMING BATHS The Diocesan Girls’ High School was en fete last evening when a most enjoyable and successful dance was organised by the Old Girls’ Association in aid of the school swimming baths* and the Maori Girls’ Scholarship. Hanging baskets of ferns and potted cyclamen attractively decorated the school hall, and the stairs and entrance hall Avere lined with ferns and tubs of native shrubs. Bridge tables Avere arranged in the two classrooms for the non-dancers. Aliss Sandford. headmistress of the school, received the guests at the entrance to the hall wearing a goA\wi of black georgette, relieved with silver, worn with an oriental shatvl wrap. With her was Aliss E. RoL>erton, president of the Old Girls’ Association, who wore a frock of black georgette embroidered Avith silver beads. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Airs. TT. Wilson \A*as frocked in printemps green lace. 33lack chiffon embroidered with jet beads and relieved A\ r ith a .scarlet shoulder spray Avas worn by Aliss Gwen Kingston. Aliss M. Russell’s gOAvn was of pretty patterned chiffon with gracefully dipping hemline. Aliss Joyce Herdman had on a bouffant frock of larkspur blue faille. Aliss K. Knight was wearing ivory lace with diamente relief. Aliss Alar gar et Gunson had chosen an ivory taffeta frock dipping to the ankles. Aliss Phyllis Alaeimioeus attractive frock was of peach pink moire. Miss Alary Wilson had chosen a pretty hyacinth blue satin beaute gown. Aliss Betty Buddie Avas AAearing pale daffodil yellow lace. AMONG- THE DANCERS Airs. A. Abbott Av.as Avearing black moire ring velvet and a floral embossed bridge coat. Airs. A, Campbell had on a pink georgette frock and floral bridge coat. Airs. H. Buisson bad chosen a frock of orchid pink taffeta.

Airs. T<\ Gin tot. was wearing a smart blue ancl black flowered chiffon frock. Airs. Hunler-Blair was smartly gowned in black eire lace. Airs. J. J. Kingston had chosen poinsettia red georgette. Dr. Margaret Knight’s gown was of green chenille embossed georgette with white fur wrap. Airs. Plummer wore black ring velvet with embossed bridge coat. Airs. Hugh Fenton was in a. black georgette frock embroidered with jet beads. Airs. Hutchinson had- chosen an uneven length gown of black georgette. Airs. Selwyn Upton was in black and gold broehe georgette with gold lame bridge coat. Mrs. Garrick had on a gown of black panne velvet.

Aliss Betty Abbott was wearing a bouffant frock of ivory corded taffeta. Mrs. Reah Freeman wore lime green Chiffon patterned -with pink flowers. Aliss Noni Wright was tracked in apnle green lace. Miss Una Aloore’s frock was of gold metal lace mounted on chiffon. Aliss Joan Rogers had on an uneven length frock of eiel blue georgette. Aliss Marie Jaguseh was wearing palest poinnadour pink georgette. Aliss Lorna Blake’s pretty frock was of sprigged taffeta. Pale yellow satin beaute was chosen by Miss Zena. Blake. Aliss Pat Buddie was in an uneven length frock of lacquer red georgette. Aliss Tweet Macindoe’s frock was of wine red chiffon velvet relieved with biiiliants. A pretty frock of cameo pink frilled georgette was chosen by Alis Peggy Ford. Miss Dois Mahon wore primrose ring velvet and chiffon. Miss Nancy Northcroft was in deep orchid satin and silver lace. Aliss Diana Isaacs was wearing moonmist blue georgette. Aliss Peggy Upton was in a smart little frock of phlox pink satin.

Aliss K. Stokes wore ivory taffeta pat- : turned with gold motifs. Aliss Mona Craig was frocked in nymph green taffeta. Aliss Somerset Clive had on daffodil yellow frilled faille. Aliss Vaile was wearing water green to sea net. Aliss Shirley Prater’s frock "was of -wattle yellow faille. A smart go-ftn of black Chantilly lace was chosen by Miss Nance Owen. Aliss Dovelace Alilne Avas in lotus pink georgette. Aliss Sybil Beale’s flowered chiffon frock was in Ivory and rose tones. Miss Dorothy Fenton Avore poinsettia red georgette trimmed with grey fur. Aliss Beach Hardie Neil Avore an ivory ehiffon frock, Avith pointed draperies. Aliss Aliri Bragato had on an anklelength frock of palest pink floral taffeta with net, hern. Aliss Alarjorie Suter wore ivory sprigged taffeta. Aliss Doris Cleland was in a black georgette frock, Avith gold sequin emMiss Betli Stokes' had on i\ovy and • green taffeta. Aliss Freda Gaud in’s frock was of pale «•

pink chiffon and lace. i Miss Molly Goodwin wore gold taffeta, j with orange flowers. Miss Marcella Laurie avqs in a pretty | pink floral taffeta frock. WOMEN’S PROGRESS CLUB PRESIDENT GIVES TALK The weekly meeting of the Women's j Progress Club was held at the Higher Thought Temple on Wednesday afternoon. The president, Mrs. Grace SiR cock, gave a very interesting talk on the ”Vibration of Numbers,” the sec-

ond of a series, and dealt with the figures 1 and 2^ There was a large ancl appreciative audience present.

Cricket Club Holds Bright Annual Ball

DECORATIVE SCHEME OF RED AND BLACK PAPATOETOE FUNCTION An effective decorative scheme was carried out in red and black, the club's colours, at the Papatoetoe Town Hall last evening, on the occasion of the annual ball of the Papatoetoe Cricket Club. In spite of the boisterous weather, there was a large attendance of dancers, and an enjoyable programme of dance numbers was provided by Walker’s Orchestra, Miss Ceilings conThe duties of master of ceremonies were carried out by Messrs. W. McFarland, IT. 11. Burnside and A. Swat'll eld . Among those present were: Airs. F. Alt Waters, wearing a frock of black crepe de chine; Airs. I*. Burnside, old rose dull satin, with floral trimmings; Airs. H. ,Swarfield, froeked in black and crimson satin; Airs. J. McFarland, embossed georgette in shades of rose and bronze. Airs. IT. E. Ernest, frock of black pin-tucked georgette, with overskirt of embroidered tulle; Mrs. Trevor Alellsop (Rotorua), frock of ivory georgette, worn over shell pink; Mrs. Ceilings, black satin, with draped skirt, ornamented with brilliants; Airs. F. Speedy (Hauraki Plains), banana taffeta, with frilled skirt and finished with butterfly bow: Airs. F. partridge, beige crepe de chine; Mrs. Morcraft, powder blue embroidered georgette; Mrs. G. MeGauhy, black lace over maize shaded satin; Airs. Clapham. frock of black lace; Mrs. .McGregor, burnt orange lace, finished with floral spray; Airs. Kerr, frock of dull black crepe de chine: ATr.s. AA . Hamilton. gown of peach georgette, with flared taffeta frills appliqued in pastel shades: Airs. T. H. C. Partridge, - cream satin, with overskirt of lace; Aliss Dome Waters, who wore a flared frock of peach blossom crepe de chine; Aliss Isabel Gow, pretty frock of peach charmen.se; Aliss Margaret Wilson, primrose taffeta; Miss Margaret AfcFarland, nile green moire taffeta; Aliss Alary Hall, yellow georgette, with skirt falling in handkerchief points; Miss Agnes McFarland, applegreen soft satin, dipping to the ankles, and finished with rows of tiny frills; Aliss R Burnside, creme beaded georgette, with sash of wallflower taffeta; Aliss Hilda Percy, wineberry taffeta with inlets and deep hem of tulle; Miss V. Alellsop, frilled frock of palest green spotted tulle; Aliss Mona Waters, ivory frilled georgette; Aliss K. Waters, shell pink ninon with oriental shawl; Aliss Emily Moffat, frock of primrose crepe de chine, with deer* hem of forget-?ne 7 not blue; Miss G. Grinter, leaf green georgette, with relief of apricot satin: Aliss JT. Brown, dawn georgette, with coatee to match; Aliss Alma Clapham. flesh pinkgeorgette, with embroidered tulle motifs; Miss Edna Fade, deep rose taffeta with a transparent hem appliqued in deeper ton mgs. Mis 3 AT. Dreadon, who wore ivory georgette, with corsage of silver lame; Aliss Ellett, frock of flame taffeta; Aliss K. Ueonard. frock of tiered green and copper shot taffeta; Aliss Gwen Price, aliee bine patterned velvet; Miss Linda Linton, frock of cowslip tulle, banded with rows of narrow velvet; Aliss Kona AVyllie, rust shaded georgette, with full draped skirt; Aliss Orr, imperial blue georgette with diamente trimmings; Miss D. Foster, crystal headed green georgette: Aliss Elsie Thomas, black lace, with crimson posy; Miss Bertha AVyllie, powder blue taffeta ; Aliss M. Foster, lilac georgette and lace; Aliss Phyllis Healey, blue taffeta, with yoke and hem of tulle; Aliss Ruby AVallaee. black ring velvet; Aliss Dot. Weston, duchess blue channelise anrl silver lace; Aliss Audrey AVillerton. wild

rose, satin; Aliss AV.vn Meikle, dull blue embossed chenille georgette; Aliss Rae Stonex, black crepe de chine, with haiulpainted skirt; ?>liss Joyce Knight, embossed georgette; Aliss Freda Stonex, electric blue frilled crepe de chine; Aliss Phyllis Orr, floral patterned crepe de chine with bodice of unrelieved black crepe de chine; Aliss Roma Partridge, frock of shell pink frilled net; Miss Duke Grinter., tiered frock of sunset tulle; Aliss Adle Walker; crystal beaded black georgette; Aliss Gladys McCauley, dawn tinted taffeta, with tiny hand-painted sprgys; Aliss Irene Wotherspoori, leaf green georgette: Aliss Joan Oulpan, mauve taffeta frock; Miss Phyl Weston, shrimp pink georgette, heavily headed in silver; Aliss Ron a Healey, ivory georgette, with long scalloped skirt, prettily embroidered; Aljss Dorothy Butler, frock of deep rose crepe de chine, with lace trimmings: Aliss Robinson, sea-green embroidered crepe de chine; Aliss V. Burrell, shrimp georgette with flared skirt inset with silver; Aliss Robinson, rust red crepe de chine.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CLUB FORMED AT GLEN EDEN An inaugural meeting of the Literary, Afusieal and Dramatic Club, convened by the Glen Eden Women's Institute, was held at Mrs. ITardiman’s residence this week, and was presided over by Airs. ITuyton, president of the Institute. There was a good attendance, and the following officers were elected; —Chairman, Air. W. Croucher; secretary, Mrs. Legg; treasurer, Airs. Game; committee, Alesdames ITuyton, J. Bond and C. K. Lawrie. Several short plays were reviewed and parts were allotted to various members. Supper was served by Airs. Hardiman. TALK OX GUIDING A meeting of the Greenhithe Women’s Institute was held this week and was presided over by Airs. Hunter, in the absence of Aliss Crozier. A number of school girls, with their teacher, also attended the meeting and were keenly interested in a talk upon the Girl Guide movement given by Aliss Robinson. Parcels of clothing from the institute for Alajor Gordon’s distribution were on view, also some exhibits for the Winter Show. Arrangements were made to start experimental gardening plots in the I school grounds. A sub-committee was formed to assist In the supervision of the children’s work. Hostesses were Mesdames Redfern and Pitcher. MEETING AT SWANSON The June meeting of the Swanson | Women's Institute was held in the local I hall on Thursday. Airs. Vesey presided. | After business matters were dealt with i a, most interesting talk upon opera, illustrated bv gramophone records, was given by Aliss Lewis. The hostesses were Mesdames .Freeman and Perris.

Wedding of All Black Rugby Captain

Gisborne Ceremony A rouses 11 7 ide Interest BROWNLIE—BARKER A wedding of considerable interest was celebrated in Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne, on Wednesday afternoon, when Maude, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Barker, Gisborne, was married to Maurice, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brownlie, Wairoa. The church was filled to overflowing and u great many people waited outside, tor not only is the bride a member of a popular and well-known Poverty Bay family, but the bridegroom is famous as an All Black Rugby captain. Canon Packe performed the ceremony, Air. Sidebottom presiding at the organ. The church had been charmingly decorated by friends of the bride, forming a picturesque setting for the wedding group. Great bowls of arum lilies and hydrangeas adorned the chancel and pa paver tree intermingled with flax outlined the choir stalls. Clusters of feathered pampas grass were attached to the ends of the pews. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely frock of white satin beaute, made with a flowing ankle length skirt and tight-fitting bodice with long sleeves. The round neck was finished with a net yoke appliqued with tiny leaves and a knot of orange blossom was worn on one shoulder. The hip yoke, embroidered with silver beads, formed a large bow at ilic back. A court train of white lace lined with hyacinth pink georgette hung from the shoulders, and her delicate veil of embroidered brussels net was arranged with a coronet of orange blossom. fcjhe carried a bouquet of palest pink carnations, bouvardia and white roses mingled with maidenhair fern. FOUR BRLDESAIAIDS The four bridesmaids were Aliss A. Barker (.cousin of the bride), Aliss M. Bli emit t and Aliases £. and F. Brownlie (sisters of the bridegroom). They were similarly trucked in ivory moire satin designed with long semi-fitting bodices with soft fichu collars of white georgette edged with tiny frills caught with- a diamente buckle. The long sleeves were also clasped at the wrist with a diamente buckle and a belt defined the natural waistline. The flared skirls were ankle length in front and touched the ground at the back. Their small drooping hats of white velour felt were inlet with panne velvet. Bouquets of deep crimson carnations with streamers to match were carried. Two tiny train bearers, Janet Barker, niece of the bride, and Dick Humphreys, nephew of the bride, looked very attractive. The little maid’s frock of white crepe de chine had a short flared skirt and soft fichu collar fastened with a diamente buckle, and her hat of white velour felt was trimmed with narrow velvet ribbon. The little page was in white crepe de chine breeches and shirt to match, with frilled collar and front. The best man was Air. C. Brownlie, brother of the bridegroom, and the groomsmen were Messrs. D. McCorkindale (Wairoa), W. D. Barker (brother of the bride) and J. G. Nolan. After the ceremony a very large reception was held at "Midelney.” the homo of the bride’s parents. Air. and Airs. Barker received the guests in the portico, the latter wearing a frock of midnight blue crepe satin with tucked and flared skirt and tunic. Her hat was of matching shade and she carried a bouquet of roses. The wedding breakfast was served in a large marquee erected on a lawn with a background of bright flower beds. The tables were decorated with pink and white sweet peas intermingled with maidenhair fern.

ANNUAL MEETING OF PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE PRESIDENT RESIGNS ON ACCOUNT OF ILL HEALTH MRS. CLUETT ELECTED TO OFFICE The League of Xew Zealand Pen- j women held its annual general meet- j ing at the league rooms yesterday j afternoon, Mrs. Cluett being in the \ chair. Mrs. Alary Stuart Boyd, president of the league, who sent in her resignation on account of ill-health, wished the league further prosperity and success. References were made during the afternoon to the great guidance and inspiration given by Airs. Boyd to the league since the inception, and regret was expressed as to the cause of her resignation. Airs. Boyd remains the first president with a life membership. A motion by Airs. Hutchinson was j carried unanimously to the effect that in future the end of the year be fixed for the third Friday in Alarch instead of as at present the end of June, so that the election of officers and other business coincide with the start of the season. Reports of the activities for the past year of the various sections were sub- I mitted by the secretaries. The treas- : urer, Airs. Hutchinson, in presenting the financial statement,% showed a splendid balance. Sympathetic references were made to the illness of Mrs. Boswell, whose secretarial enthusiasm and activities on behalf of the club were so much appreciated. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Elections for the ensuing year were carried out, the office-bearers being; President, Airs. Cluett; vice-presidents, ! Airs. Carr Rollett, Airs. Macky, Miss Elsie K. Morton, Airs. Boswell and Dr. i Mildred Staley; executive committee. Mrs. Brownlee and Dr. Gladys Rowley; librarian, Aliss Edmiston; treasurer. Airs. Hutchinson: secretarv. Airs Xello Porter, with Airs. Sydney* Smith as assistant. MISS IMRIE AT TOKYO MATERNITY HOSPITAL AND SETTLEMENT WORK INSPECTED

Miss C. Crichton Imrie. who is re-va-esenting New Zealand industries in the East, was the guest of Dr. K. Tano at the Central Maternity Hosoital of the Japanese Red Cross. Tokvo, reeently, where one thousand children had met to celebrate the fifth of May. Dr. Taneda, who is on the medical staff of the Imperial Household, was also present, states the - Japan Times.” Miss Imrie was accompanied by Miss 1 ■ Mashima, who recently returned from London, where she qualified in child welfare and mothereraft at Sir Truby Ring’s Institution. Latej- Miss Crichton Imrie visited the poorer quarters of the city and saw the settlement work under the control of Mr. Ivagawa, D.D. She was greatly impressed at the fine work being done, and in the course of an address expressed her admiration of the virtues of self-reliance, hardihood and courage which were being developed among the people of the aettleejfipW