WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 301, 20 December 1922, Page 12

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS. Dr. iin.l Mrs. l-'itchett leave to-morrow in • ompany with Mr. and Mrs. \V. Brown, whu are motoring through to Taupo. Mr*, ficurpp Klliott and family and Mrs. V. J. l.arner and the Misses Lamer nrc vi-iting Rotorua for the Christmas vacation. Mr?. 1!. Murphy, who has bet>n on a vi-it to Auckland, and was the guest of Mr-. Nelson Pierce, has returned to Xokumaru Bar. Mr-. C V. Hnllinshed. of Melbourne, aiTompanic.l by lu?r daughter. U at present on :' visit to her sister, Mrs. G. M. FowkU, of ilount Albert. Mr. :ind Mrs. Howard Richmond aro spending the Clirisrmas holidays at Wai-n-era, as are Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Thorne Georjle and Mrs. H. Tewsley and Miss Tewsley. Mies E. M. Baber. M.A.. who sailed by the Ruapehu "n November 23, has f'n-Saj-id two teachers for the staff of the ■-ili.rsrien Collegiate School in Wellington, of uhi.-h she is the principal.

Mrs. J. H. Hoppes. of Portland. Oregon, and the youngest daughter of the Hon. Lrcorge and Mrs. Fowlde, returned to Auckland by the Niagara. She has come to be present at the wedding of her sister and to spend a few weska with her parents.

The Princ-e of Wales, writes our London correspondent on November 10. slightly sprained his ankle while out hunting with the Badminton, near Malmpghnry. The Prince's horse slipped on a greasy road, and came down, but his Royal Highness was able to mount again and ride home. He returned to York House in the evening. His Royal Highness's foot was swollen, and it was therefore necessary for him to refrain from walking until the swelling subsided. The Prince rs, however, indefatigable and fulfilled such engagements a3 he could on crutches: in others the Duke of York acted for him.

The marriage toos place on Monday morning at St. Luke's Church, Remuera (which was prettily decorated for the occasion), of Miss Dorothy Macdonald, younger daughter of Mrs. Macdonald, of St. Helipr's, but formerly of YVhangarei, to Mr. Malcolm Robb, second Bon of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Robb, of "The Cedare," Onehunga. The ceremony was a quiet one, and confined to immediate relations. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her uncle ,Mr. Collett, wore a travelling costume of dove grey gabardine, with hat en suite, and carried a shower bouquet of Christmas lilies and white sweet peas. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Flora Macdonald, a* bridesmaid, who wore a champagne knit silk frock, with hat to match, and carried a pale pink bouquet. Mr. J. D. Robb supported the bridegroom. A reception was held at the Mansions, Parnell, where the bride's mother, in a navy coat frock, stole and hat of tulle, received her guests. Mrs. A. Robb, the mother.of the bridegroom, wore brown silk and toque.

The marriage took place on Thursday last at the residence of Mts. H. W. Cadogan, Wellsford, of Mies Mavis Cadogan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Cadogan to Mr. W. M. Fyfe. of Whangaripo, eldest spn of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fyfe, of Dunedin. The bride was dressed in;, cream fugi silk, trimmed with silk embroidery and pearls. The bridesmaid wae Miss Olwen Cadogan, who wore cream crepe de chine trimme<4 in blue. Also at this same time; wedding of Miss Cora Hazelhuret Cadogan, - second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Cadogan, to Mr. A. J. Petford, youngee! tl>n of 'Mr. and Mrs. J. Petford, of Bpjetl. She ■bride was attired in white ch3fc& aUk,, Tiehly embroidered and trimm*d with silver beads and taesels. The bridesmaid was Miss Mildred Olney, dressed in blue crepe de chine trimmed with pale pink petals. The best man was Mr. Eric Maney. The bride's bouquets were Christ. mas lilies with trails of asparagus fern. •Amongst the guests were: Mrs. J. Petford (Epsom), Mrs. A. Johnston (Mt. Eden), Mr. and Mrs. Drower (Wellsford), and iMrs. 'Drower. Mrs. H. W. Cadogan, the brides' mother wore powder blue silk.

On Monday night the National Eeserve Nursing Dmsion of the St. John Ambulance had their annual inspection and examination, the examiners being the assistant commissioner, Mr. C. J. Tunks, Dr. McDongaU (medical officer), and Mr. A. W. Probart (district officer). Mr. Kenneth Mackenzie, surgeon to the division, was also present. Mr. Tunks commented upon the annual report, which showed that a great deal of work had been accomplished during the year, and members had given their tune and services freely, not confining their attention to ambulance work only as was shown by the fact that the sewine guild gave a total of 233 gifts to the dietrict nurses for distribution among the needy; also the ambulance sub-commit-tee of the Mayoress' war memorial library committee had a very satisfactory record of work. Certificates of commendation for services rendered were presented to : Mrs. Cammell, Nurse Scott Mrs. Dryland, and Miss Linton by Mr Tunks, wio also, on behalf of officers and members of the division, made a small presentation to Mr. Mackenzie as a token of appreciation of his valuable services. Mrs. Cammell, lady superintendent, was also the recipient of a small presentation.

Walton-on-Thames, where the Xew Zealand Hospital -was long in being, has 'had a civic upheaval. One of the councillors considered that the Anzac gunso called because it was presented to \Valton by Anzacs—should be thrown in the Thames. As this gentleman was in a minority of one in the council, the gun far from suffering such contumely has now been placed in a prominent position in the Thames-side resort.

The St. John's Ambulance district nurses gave the sick children of their district h Christinas tree and entertained about 200 children at the Ambulancei station. The tree was laden with gifts, each child receiving a present. The nureea toukcharge of gifts intended for absent children. Mr. Matthew, of the' City Mission, took the part of Father Uinstmas, and delighted the children. Much f un IV as caused by the distribution of the presents. Clothing was also given' t<> those in nerd; and a little basket: of sweets to each child. The senior* dis-' Xu? SP TrV N " UrSe Saun der S -Jones and vZI ' n •■' " h ° have worked am °ng t ? c ; lldren - a "J nursed them throu J the r illnesses, received many a gratoful cSfve ™ H'% little °" CS ' ttid an aj>p- reciatne «ord from the motliers Tea Reserve Xursing Divieion «nd girU from the technical T O Ce under the supervision of Mrs. Cammelf lady superintendent of the N.R.N. Div A verj- happy afternoon was concluded by the singing of the National Anthem.

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