News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21087, 12 February 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES

Sir Philip Game, Governor :>c Kcw South Wales, accompanjed by Lady Game and Lady Wigram, spent the week-end at The Lodge. Hanmer. They will return to Christchurch to-day.

The Hon. Alexander Shaw, Lady Margaret Shaw, and Miss J. Shaw v. ill arrive in Christchurch from Wellington on Thursday morning, and will probably leave for Dunedin on Saturday. They will return to Christchurch next week, and wnl leave for Wellington on February n A The Hon. Alexander Shaw is a director of the Bank of England and chairman and managing director of the P. and O. Steam Navigation Company. His wife is a daughter of Lord Inchcape.

Sir Charles and Lady Statham have returned to Wellington after visiting Waitangi for the celebrations.

Mrs Leonard Clark and Miss Hazel Elmslie will leave on Wednesday for a visit to Hanmer Springs. Miss Alice Cane lias gone to Timnru on a short visit to Miss Elworthv. Le Cren's terrace.

Dr. and Mrs J. Leslie Will, having sold their house in Worcester street to Dr. S. Hunter, have taken up residence for some weeks in Mr W. Neil Barker's house. 171 Hcaton street.

Mrs J. A. S. Coppard (Auckland) is staying with Mrs G. I. Tail. St. Albans, for a few days before visiting her brother. Dr. A. J. Brass, Akaroa.

Miss E. Aitken CSI. Elmo Courts) v. ill leave on Saturday to visit Mrs Burdon, Woodbury. Miss A. Cookson. lady superintendent of the Wellington Hospital, will arrive in Christchurch in the middle of next week to visit her sister, Mrs F. W. Freeman, "Jesinond," Cashmere Hills. Mrs L. MaMwell (St. Albans), who has been visiting Mrs Vincent Ward. Heretaunga, will return to Christchurch to-morrow.

Misses Margaret, and Janet Williams (Heaton slrcct), who have been visiting their aunt in llawke's Bay. arc now staying in Blenheim. Miss Bettv Mcßac, a member of Ihe J C. Williamson Opera Company, is the guest of Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlanc, Fendalton. Miss Rona ituthcri'ord left early last week for Dunedin, where she will begin training in the hospital. The engagement is announced between Gladvs Kilcen. younger daughter of Mr and Mrs It. Judson. of Leithficld, and Arthur Thomas, r.on of Mr T. Hassall, of Waikari. and the late Mrs Hassall, of Clarkville.

Mrs T. W. Wilberfoss (Wanganui) is the guest of Mrs W. G. Scanncll, Papanui road.

The Victoria League lias issued invitations for a garden party to be held at Mrs Deans's home, Riccarton House, on Tuesday. February 20, when Mrs Carey Hill, who recently returned from England, will be the guest of honour. Members of the Overseas League announced some weeks ago that they would hold their annual garden party on March 3, but as that, is the date chosen for the Red Cross fete to be held at. the home of Sir Henry and Lady Wigram, the league has decided to postpone its gathering until March 10, when it will be held at. the grounds of "Medbury." which are being lent by Mr and Mrs E. J. Chennells. Amongst the many attractions will be two novel items —a pageant, arranged by Mrs Chennells and a small boys' cricket match. The wedding of Mr I. 11. Dundas, chief of staff of Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists, to Miss P. E. Dorman took place at St. Michael's Church, Chester square. London, recently. Sir Oswald Mosley was best man.

Mrs B. Kohn (Christchurch) will leave London on February 23 for a trip to Australia and New Zealand. She will return via South Africa, and spend some time therewith her daughter and family. Miss E. McDowell (Christchurch). who went to England in April last, has been travelling on tiie Continent, where she visited Belgium. Switzerland, Italy, the South oi France, and Paris. She spent Christmas and New Year in London, and will return to New Zealand by the Rangitiki, due in Wellington this week.

Captain R. M. V. Ponsonby, late of the Welsh Guards, and Mrs Ponsonby, who have spent five weeks touring New Zealand, sailed from Wellington by the Mataroa last week on their return to England. Miss Zita Munson, pupil of the Sisters of the Mission Convent, Ferry road, who has gained her Fellowship Diploma for Trinity College of Music, London, at the early age of 18 years, secured distinction for final grade in the Royal Academy examinations held last November. In addition to her success in musical examinations, she has matriculated and obtained her higher leaving certificate.

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The Hon. David Buddo and Mrs Buddo (Heaton street) returned on Saturday from the North Island. Mrs Walter Hislop (Wellington) is visiting her daughter, Mrs Bryan Trolove, "Parikawa," Kaikoura. Mis s Marjorie Morice (Wellington) arrived in Christchurch yesterday on her way to North Canterbury to visit her cousin, Mrs Douglas 'Macfarlane, Rafa Downs. Mr and Mrs Erreld G. Martin, "Williscourt," Oriental Bay. Wellington, will arrive in Christchurch to-morrow, en route to Hanmer Springs. Misses Mary and Margaret Butler, who have been in England and Paris for some years, have returned to New Zealand.

Mrs Dodds-, who has been head mistress at St. Stephen's Church day school at Marton since its inception 16 vears ago, has taken up work at the" Gladstone School. On the eve of her departure from Marton, Mrs Dodds was presented with a gold wristlet watch and a crystal vase, as tokens of esteem. Miss J. N. Kirk, M.A., Dip.Ed., of Wellington, has resigned her position at yueen Margaret College, Wellington, to take up a position on the staff of the Napier Girls' High School, where she commenced her duties on February 6.

An English girl graduate with first-class honours of Cambridge University spent last Christmas among the savages of New Guinea. She is Miss Camilla Wedgwood, and for a year she lias lived alone on the island of Manua, eight miles off the Papuan const. Sent out under the Rockefeller Foundation. Miss Wedgwood lives there almost like a native, save that she wears a skirt, and although at first rather frightened of the natives, she has now become used to them and is enjoying her life there in spite of th c loneliness. In the Prime Minister's room at Parliament House on Friday afternoon thc Hon. Alexander and Lady Margaret Shaw, Miss Joan Shaw, and the Hon. Oliver and Mrs Farrer were received on behalf of the Prime Minister by the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coatcs, with whom were Mrs Coates and Miss Sheila Coates. Miss Strnlla Wilson, who will be remembered in New Zealand as the leading soprano in one of J. C. Williamson's Gilbert-Sullivan companies, has been engaged to play the leading role in "The White Horse Inn," to be presented in Sydney at Easter.

The wedding was recently celebrated at "To Whare," Wakapuaka, of Jean, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs il. J. Collins, Wakapuaka, and Ilenrv, only son of Mr 11. Warren Kellv (Mayor of Richmond) and Mrs Keily.

Sir John Sandeman Allen and Lady Allen arrived in Christchurch from Wellington yesterday morning and arc the guests of Mr George Spencer. Riccarton. Sir John and Ladv Allen intend to spend about It) dffys in Christchurch and will devote much of their time to visiting relatives and motoring m thc country.

Mrs Shaw-Yatcs, a visitor from England, who made an extensive tour of New Zealand, left by the Mataroa last week, having gained particularly favourable impressions of the country. Mrs Shaw-Yatcs, who stayed with her daughter. Mrs V. J. Somerset Thomas, Christchurch, intends to revisit New Zealand at a later date.

The members of tin: Wnnicn's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' Association will continue their garden parly on Saturday, March 10, in the grounds of "Mona Vale," Mr E. D. Johnson's home on Fendalton road. The party, which was organised to raise money for the benevolent fund of the Returned Soldiers' Association, was to have been held last Saturday, but as the weather was very bad. the stall-holders held a sale, "mostly of perishable goods, in Jellicoe Hall. Much slock that was not offered on Saturday will lie sold on March 10, and there will be many entertaining side-shows. PLUNKET SOCIETY SYDENHAM-! ASHMEKE-SI'UEY-DON SI R-RKANCH The monthly meeting of the Syden-ham-Cashmere-Sprcydon sub-branch of the Plunkct Society was held on Friday, Mrs A. F. Wright presiding. Those present were Mesdamcs A. W. Hale. R. W. Anderson. L. Clark, P. Delargcy, H. A. Mazey. S. Wilkinson. D. Reese, L. Baker, J. Poulsen, J. Blackmore, J. K. Archer, J. I. Smail, H. A. Young, H. Wales, and Miss E. Bowron.

It was decided to postpone the fete, which was to have been held in tine grounds of Cashmere House on March 10, but to hold a jumble sale on March 2'S. Nurse Bowron's report for December and January was as follows:—Sydenham: December, Adults 150, babies 147. pro-school children 16: January, adults 211, babies 208, prc-school children 34, one holiday. Spreydon: December, adults 103, babies 102, preschool children 20. one holiday; January, adults 91, babies 90, pre-school children 10. Measles and chicken-pox had been prevalent. Subscriptions were received from Mrs Jecks. Mrs C. Thornton. Mrs Betteridge, Mrs Watling, Mrs Brett, Mrs Sim, Mrs Bergman, and donations from Mrs Lindsay Ower and the Heathcote County Council. VISITORS TO CHKISTCHUKCU Ciarcn.l.Hi Hotel: Mr :n..l Mrs s, hm.-lil; ■ ilu-k (Sydney;. Mi- unci Mrs N. S. liuelcland iWnikonaiti;. Mr and Mrs St.iinl.-y Smith. ami Mr and Jlr< W. Kastnn (liunediii). New Cilv Hotel. MUscs I.call Miller tSvdnpvi, Lois (irecn (Melbourne!, and .Miami Mrs A. W. Collisoii (Hustings. Ilinvk./s Uu.vi. Hotel Federal: Mr anil Mrs 11. (i. Bla.k (J)ur.edin). .Mr and Mrs Kpihicilv (Ashburton). Mr and .Mrs Koltnn r Christchurch), Mr and .Mrs •'. Simi.son (Tiinaru). and Miss V. If. Hammond (Blenheim). Unite i .Service Hotel; Mr an.! Mrs I>. 11. Todd, Mr and Mrs IVi-iy 1.i.-ler (I>iir„lcY. Iililjlaml), Mr and .Mrs Arthur Hnrdern (Melbourne). -Misses 13. and C. Beeforht (Scarborough), Mrs li. C. Rutheriord (Hororata), -Mrs J'. Mackenzie (Quoenslown), Messrs S. anil F. 11. Welch and Miss V. Welch (Manchester, England), Mr and Mrs Keid (Oatnaru) and Miss Macphcrson (Invercargill).

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DISTINGUISHED

VISITORS ARRIVING ON Till RSDAY The Rangiliki. which left London on January 11 and is due in Wellington on Thursday, has on board many interesting and distinguished persons. They include the Rt. Hon. Sir Montague Barlow, Bart, who is chairman of the London Diocesan Fund, and who, from 1922 until 1924, was Minister for Labour in the British Parliament. He is a governor of Repton School and is a bachelor. Another passenger, Sir John Wesley Courtis, who is a stock broker, was born in Western Australia in 1859. He was Lord Mayor of Cardiff in 1911 and 1912. His wife died in 1930. Ladv Evelyn Giffard, wh.o is also travelling by t!hc Rangitiki is a sister of the Earl of Halsbury. She is accompanied by her husband, Mr E. Giffard, who is her second cousin. Their home is Charfs Edge, Westcrham, Kent. A distinguished soldier is Major R. W. Hannah, who is accompanied by Mrs Hannah. Major Hannah, formerly of the Royal Artillery, won the distinguished service order and the military cross during the Great War. He was married in 1928. Amongst the most interesting of the visitors are Mr J. L. Luddington, J.P., and his wife, Lady Mabel Luddington. Mr Luddington is Custos Rotulorum of the Isle of Ely; he is a Knight of Grace of St. John of Jerusalem, and a county alderman in Ihe Isle of Ely. He owns land in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and he has long taken a keen interest in practical and scientific agriculture and especially in drainage work. For 19 years he has been a member of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. His second wife, whom he married in 1929. was Lady Mabel Coke, daughter of the second Earl of Leicester. Captain H. Barnctt is in command oi the Rangitiki, and Dr. D. A. Macpherson is medical officer. BRIDGE PARTY To do honour to Miss Nehna Edmonds, whose marriage will take place to-day, Mrs H. S. Williams and Mrs Kenneth Ballanlyne gave a very delightful bridge party on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs H. S. Williams, Manchester street north. The reception rooms were effectively decorated with scabias, roses, and dahlias, and each guest brought for Miss Edmonds a gift for the bathroom oi her new home. The guests were Mesdamus T. W. Edmonds, A. L. Cropp. J. Redpath, Desmond Todd (Wellington), E. R. Reay, W. G. Scanncll, Maurice Johnston, Huthwaite Ronaldson, T. W. Wilberfoss (Wanganuii, Keith Edmonds, Misses Nelma and Brenda Edmonds, Nonie Rrid lOamaru), Rana Redpath. Rita and Eileen Nutt, and Joan Broadway. AFTERNOON FETE TO HEM' R.S.A. Saturday was a day of disappointment fur all who arc interested in the welfare of relumed soldiers, but particularly for the enthusiastic and hardworking members of the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' Association. They had organised a garden fete for the purpose of raising money for the benelit lund of the association, and Mr E. D. Johnston had promised to lend them his beautiful grounds at "Mona Vale," Fendalton, for the party, which was to have been held on Saturday afternoon. But heavy rain, which fell all day, made it impossible to hold any gathering out-of-doors, so the stall-holders, undaunted by their bad luck, arranged their splendidly stocked stalls in jellieoe hall, where a sale was held in the afternoon, and very good business was reported. The Returnccf Soldiers' Association's orchestra, conducted by Mr 11. G. Glaysher, played an enjoyable programme during the afternoon. The following were the stalls and stall-holders:-

Produce—Mrs \V. F. Wright, Mrs W. .1. Brown, Mrs J. I. Royd, Miss B. Ferguson, Miss Janet Fleming. Cakes — Mrs J. S. Kelly, Mrs C. S. McCully, Mrs T. L. Jones, Mrs H. Fleck, and Miss V. de Bcrrv. Bran tub —Mesdamcs C. S. Thomas and Walter Dunkley and Miss Joan Dunkley. Sweets —Mrs A. Templer, Miss Mabel Cuthbert, Miss M. Brown, Mrs C. de Pass. Miss Amy Bowker, and Miss E. Bartlett, and Mr G. Dabourn. Flowers —Mesdames H. Livingstone, Mrs Leonard Wilson. Mrs Cyril Sams, Miss Marv Morten, Miss Elizabeth Barnett. Tea'stall—Mrs H. T. J. Thacker. Mrs A. H. ParfHt. Mrs Ron. Grant. Mrs L. J. Lewis. Mrs Arthur Morten, and Miss A. Scott. Entertaining advertisement;- wore arranged by Mrs Ladd and Mrs Saunders. HON. JOAN OGHA'IE GRANT TO HE MARRIED IN APRIL Lord and Lady Strathspey will shortly be issuing invitations for the wedding of their daughter, the Hon. Joan Ogilvie Grant, with Mr Frank Hubert Onslow, third son of the late Rev. M. R. S. Onslow, R.N., of Langford Court, Laugford Budvillc, and of Mrs Onslow, of Fit/head, near Taunton, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" on January 12. April 5 is the date selected for the ceremony, which will take place in London at St. Margaret's, Westminster. 'The future home of the young couple will be in Somerset. The bride-to-be has been visiting Mr Onslow's relatives in Somerset, and has been enjoying a number of county dances which were arranged during the Christmas and New Year period. The Master of Grant, Lord and Lady Strathspey's son, is studying assiduously for his examination to qualify for the vocation of estate agent. Lord and Lady Strathspey have settled down very happily at Rottingdean, on the coast of Sussex, near Brighton, where they have many interests and many friends. MRS HAROLD JOHNSTON HONOURED Mrs Harold Johnston, wile of Mr Justice Johnston, was the guest of honour at a farewell gathering ar-r ranged by the women of Wellington and held last week in the lounge at the Reform Club rooms. Mrs Johnston will shortly be arriving in Christchurch to make her home, and general regret is expressed in Wellington at her departure. At Ihe farewell party Mrs G. Stone said that Mrs Johnston had done splendid work for the benefit of others, and it was always pleasant to be associated with her in any undertaking. She expressed best wishes for the future health and happiness of Mr Justice Johnston, Mrs Johnston, and their family. On behalf of her friends, Mrs Johnston was presented with a gold-mounted inscribed fountain pen by Mrs Aston. Mrs Johnston, in acknowledging the good wishes of her friends and thanking them for their gift, said she greatly appreciated their kindness and goodwill.

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AX AMBITIOUS ARTIST

MISS ROMOLA HANSEN'S

CAREER ADMIRATION FOR DOMINION The ability to work extremely hard, and an ambition which success cannot appease, have been mainly responsible for the rather remarkable rise of Miss Romola Hansen, leading lady of the J. C. Williamson Opera Company, which is now visiting Christchurch. Miss Hansen began her career on the stage only five years ago, and now ranks as a star of the first order in Australia and New Zealand, with every hope of obtaining additional laurels in Great Britain.

Miss Hansen actually contemplated going to England in the present season, but when offered the opportunity of the splendid training and experience which would follow from another tour of New Zealand, decided to remain in this hemisphere for the time being. "But it is my greatest ambition, I think, to get on the English stage," she told a reporter from "The Press," "and in time I shall get there." A Musical Family Miss Hansen first studied singing under her father, Professor Hanstein, a professor of music in Melbourne. She secured a part in an amateur production of "San Toy" in Melbourne, and received such favourable notices that it was not long before the opportunity came for an engagement with the J. C. Williamson Company, in "Wildilower," in which Miss Hansen toured extensively. Her performances as Nina in "Wildflower" were so good that she found no difficulty in securing constant work on the stage, but shortly after "WildJlower," Miss Hansen, who is a keen horsewoman, injured her back while liding, and had to remain in her bed for 12 months. After that she went to England, not as an actress, but at the same time seeing "scores of shows," as she put it. On her return to Australia she was given a part in "Desert Song," in which she understudied Marie Bremner. On the lour of New Zealand of the company with "Desert Song," Miss Hansen played the main part. She was in New Zealand a second time in the "Belle of New York" and "New Moon," so that the present is her third visit to the Dominion. Fine Scenery The travelling which her profession requires of her makes the work all the more interesting to her, Miss Hansen said. This was particularly so in New Zealand, every mile of which, she believes, has something scenically fine to offer. When a reporter called on her, Miss Hansen had lust returned to the city after spending a day driving on Banks Peninsula, and she expressed her greatest admiration for the scenery along the route.

"It was a marvellous drive—everything so spacious—the views of the sea, the green hills. But all of New Zealand is wonderful. I liked Auckland, and Wellington is beautiful. It is touch and go between Wellington and Christchurch, I think, but Christchurch is so sweet —and so English. Ever so English." Miss Hansen has seen most of NewZealand, with the exception, mainly, of the north of Auckland. There she intends if possible to visit. But the visit would be made, she was quick to point out. not so much with the intentions of the tourist. "You know I have to confess to another of my ambitions." Miss Hansen explained. "I am keen, later on, to buy a farm, and they tell me things about the country in North Auckland that attract me to the place immensely." . Life Not Easy "You know, there are too many illusions still about the life of an actress," said the singer, when discussing her work again. "It is practically ail hard work. No 'beer and skittles' for the stage singer. Rehearsing takes hours of our time. We start at 10 in the morning and work till 1; then we rehearse or show again from 2 to 4 o'clock; after that, comes the performance from 7.30 p.m. But it is worth it for the experience it brings, and for the mental satisfaction one gets from being able to please large audiences. We are working hard while we are in Christchurch, rehearsing whenever we can spare the time, and it is very nice to see, as was the case on Saturday night, that our work is so greatly appreciated. People are coming back to the realisation that the stage has a definite and unassailable place in the scheme of things, and it is satisfying to know that one is able to help in effecting that realisation." Miss Hansen and Mr Herbert Browne, another leading member of the company, are staying with Mr and Mrs G. D. Simpson. Montreal street. OBITUARY MJSS I. E. MORLEY (rKUM OUt OWN COftRESI'uKDKHT.) LONDON, January 12. Cabled news has been received in London by Mrs Frank Morley, of Sloane Court, that her youngest daughter, Ila Elizabeth Morley, died suddenly at Dallas, Texas, United States of America. Mrs Morley, who has been in this country during the whole of her married life, was Miss Dora Heywood, of Wellington, the daughter of Mr J. D. Heywood, 1.5.0. Miss Morley had not been well, and had been on a trip to China and Japan for the benefit of her health. She arrived at the house of friends at Dallas on January 4 or 5, and died on January C. She was a brilliant girl, and was anxious to make a career for herself. Her trip abroad was tihe outcome of her determination to get well, so that she could pursue her ambitions. SMALLEST THEATRE IN THE WORLD Two charming, middle-aged women, great-grteat-granddaughters of Mrs Siddons, are fighting a long battle to honour the memory of their famous actress ancestress. They are the Misses Mabel and Beatrice Siddons-Downe, who own the world's tiniest theatre, The Bankside Little Theatre, Ealing (states an English writer). The theatre, dedicated to Mrs Siddons, is in a converted garage, once only big enough for a baby car. The proscenium opening at the stage is about six feet. It can seat only 30 people. More than four players on the stage at one time looks like a "crowd scene" in a film.

Many of Shakespeare's plays have been presented in this theatre, and several young and unknown playwrights have been given their chance there.

"We have only two aims," Miss Beatrice Siddons-Downe said lately. "One is to keep the memory of our great-great-grandmother green. The other is to find unknown dramatists and producers, and give them a chance to win fame."

"It is a difficult task we have set ourselves," said Miss Mabel. "Although we have 200 members, less than half of them attend the theatre regularly. The majority are working people, who cannot afford even a shilling for a theatre seat more than once a .month."

TIMAKU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Knubley (Sarah street) is visiting Mrs James Innes (Haldon Station, Mackenzie Country). Mrs H. B. Morton (Masterton), who was the guest of Mrs H. Morton (Beverley road), has returned north. Mrs J. O. H. Tripp (Kurow), who was staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs R. L. Orbell ("The Croft," Park lane), has returned home. Mr and Mrs E. G. Kerr ("Ardgour." Sealy street) have left for Hanmer, where Mr Kerr will attend the Press Conference. Inspector and Mrs T. Gibson (Invercargill), who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs T. W. Lynch (Churchstreet), have left for Sherwood Downs (Fair lie). Miss Mary Ryan (Southland) is staying with Miss M. Peirce (.Rose street;. Miss Nora Lysaght (Geraldine) is the guest of Mrs Colin Marshall (Nelson terrace). Mrs W. J. Bellingham (Wellington) and her daughter Jocelyn have taken a house in Wai-iti road. Mrs F. Triggs (Marston road) has been appointed judge of the fancy and national dancing to be held at the Greymouth Competitions, in August. Mrs Trevor Thomas (Ashburton) arrived yesterday to stav with Mrs Mervyn Raymond ("Clovelly," Nelson terrace). Archdeacon and Mrs Evans (New Plymouth) are staying with their daughter, Mrs J. M. Scott (Seddon street). Because of the unseasonable weather the tennis party which it had been the intention of Mrs S. F. Smithson, who is shortly to return to England, to give on Friday afternoon, had to be abandoned in favour of a theatre party. The guests included Mrs F. J.*Rolleston and Miss Rosamond Rolleston, Mrs £■ F - A Ulnch. Mrs J. M. Scott and anrf S i^ elen r, Sc S tt ' Mrs Tim *ru Rhodes and Miss Denderah Rhodes Mrs C n a> H Ml ' S ilh T de Cast ™- Mrs J. mV t nP P ' Mrs & Si »clair-Thomson, Mrs J. lemple, Misses Hay, Ziesler ™%y White. Nan Cossins Diana Orbell. Pep«v Unwin, Sylvia Orbell, and Helen Fox. ' nil^H Sl i mm 2 ns a S ainst a doctor was applied for by a woman at Bow Street fnluZrtTS- - Sh r e ? neged that he ted insulted her m Latin. "Dance while you travel" is now the slogan of the Czechoslovakia* State Railway, which has equipped its long-distance trains with dancing! saloon cars. «<«u.Hig

WEDDINGS SCOTT—SHAW At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church an evening wedding was celebrated recently when Eula Annie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W.' Shaw, Taylor's Mistake, was married to William George Pcrcival. younger son of Mr and Mrs W. T. Scott, Christchurch. The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson officiated and Mr B. E. Lake was organist. The bride, who was given awav by her father, wore a fully-flare'l ground-length frock of coral pink georgette made with distinctive simplicity of style. Her silk embroidered tulle veil, which formed a train, was held in place with a pearl cap. She carried an arm bouquet of pin!; tiger iiiies and begonias. Miss Mona Scott (Auckland) attended the bride, wearing an attractive frock of nilc green georgette and a picture hat of green with touches of pink and lemori. Her bouquet was composed of lemon gladioli and begonias.

Dorceu Scott (Reefton), niece of the bridegroom, was a dainty little flower girl, wearing an ankle-length frock of pink georgette and a band of pink and silver leaves in her hair. She carried a pink posy. Mr R. Scott (Auckland) was best man.

As the bride was leaving the church, j little Eetty Dally presented her with j a lucky horseshoe. I At the reception, held at Dixieland. Mrs Shaw received hrr guests wearing a frock of navy figure i nv.rocain and navy tailored coat. She wore a smart navy hat of pedal straw and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and begonias. Mrs Scott, mother of the brideroom, wore a smart ensemble of black silk crinkled crepe and a hat of black pedal straw, relieved with lemon. Her bouquet was of lemon begonias and pansies. When Mr and Mrs Scott left later for the south the bride was wearing a frock of wine-coloured maroeain, wine face-cloth coat, and small hat of beige pedal straw. BRABANT—MKE Many friends throughout New Zealand will be interested to hear of the recent wedding of Roma, cldett, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Hanson D. Mee, of Wellington, to William J. S. Brabant, of Suva, Fiji Islands, only son of Mr \V. H. and the late Mrs Brabant. The marriage was celebrated at the Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral. Suva, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. R. F. Geddes, and the wedamg music played by Mr Hitches. Miss Mee, who was escorted by the Hon. Robert Crompton, K.8.E., K.C.. M.E.C.. wore an organdi frock, the trailing flared skirt appliqued wiifi pale salmon-pink Californian poppies, and a picture hat of organdi appliqued to tone. She carried a beautiful bouquet of frangipani, gardenias, and fern. The matron of honour, Mrs L. Il'wersen, wore a pale green crinkly organdi frock with a hat of deep pink to tone with the bride's frock. She carried a bouquet of deep pink and golden dahlias. gerberas, and zinnias. Mr F. H. Rostier was best man.

A reception was held at the Hotel Metropole, and afterwards Mr and Mrs Brabant left to spend their honeymoon on the picture.'-quc South Sea isle of Makulava.

Traffic in titles has now been made illegal in Germany. One baron is reputed to have adopted and given his name to seven children for sums ranging from £SO to £IO,OOO.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES LYNDHL'RST Mrs F. Scott presided at the monthly meeting of the Lyndhurst Women's Institute. Letters from the Lyndhurst link in England were received. A flower competition, the prize for which was presented by the link in England, was won bv Miss Collett. Mrs Limbrick being second and Miss McNaught third. Two oth'er competitions were hold, resulting as follows:—Article made from one yard of cretonne: Miss T Evans 1, Mrs Prebble, sen., and Mrs A. J. Ai'tkcn 2 (equal), and Mrs Scott ' 4 Ginger-bread cake: Mrs Prebble. sen. 1. and Miss McDowell 2. Singing :'.nd games were held. Afternoon tea i was served by the hostesses. Mcsdames Ailken. Alexander, Chambers, and Miss N. Brookcr. ' ! (JLENTUNNEI. I The monthly meeting or the Glentunnel Women's Institute was recently held in the GlcnUmncl Public Hall. Mrs I. A. Marshall presided. A "bring-and-buy" in aid of the institute funds, was held with satisfactory result" Mrs D. Dickie demonstrated papier-mache, and was accorded a vote of thanks. In the competition for. darning a wool sock or stocking, i\u a | G D. Marsh received first prize wnli, I Mrs Dickie second, and Mrs G, Chap- j Lilian third. The competition tor the ■ 'best bloom was won by Mrs Harrison . |.gladioli*, with Mrs Marshall (dahlia) second, and Mrs Chapman (rose* tnird. The hostesses were Misses Anderson and Gilmour. MOI.'NT SO.MEU.S At the monthly meelmg of the Mount Somers Women's Institute. Mrs G. L. Hood presided. Mrs Williams, president v( the South Canterbury Federation, and Miss Davics, were present, the latter giving an interesting travel talk of her experiences m India, and ithe former a talk on institute malI lers. Both speakers were accorded a vote of thanks. A competition for tnc Ibest vase of flowers resulted in Mrs K Peter and L. Hood being equal, first, and Mrs G. Green second. For the be-'t darning. Mrs L. Wood secured first prize, and Mesdamcs A. R. Becklcy and .1. T. Wightman wt re third equal. \ motor-car competition resulted in Mcsdames N. Watson. .1. T. Wightman. R. C. McMillan, L. Wood, and Miss D. Wightman '.jcing lirst equal. The sales table was in charge of Mrs A. R. Becklev. It was reported that a susoessfuf Christmas tree party had been given the children of the district, and a successful thrift evening had been held the gross preceeds amounting to more than £l2. A vote of thanks was passed to all stall-holders and helpers. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs W. R. Glasson. in her accident. The hostesses were Mesdames J. Gorrie, G. Green. D. W. Herron, and Miss T. Morgan. SOl TIIMUIHIE On account of pressure of work on the farms, there was a smaller attendance than Ui-ual at the monthly meeting of the Southbridge Women's j Institute, over which Mrs J. Carr presided in the absence of the president. J On account of their removal to Lauri.s- ---! ton Mrs J. A. iv -i;ie and Mrs Voice ! tendered their resignations, which jwere accepted with regret. Appreciative references were made to their

Wright (Akaroa) demonstrated the making of a seagrass stool. Mrs MaePhail moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Anderson and to Miss Nelson Wright. Fbr the tea hour the hostesses were Mrs Walker and Mrs Hayward. STAVELEY The Staveley Women's Institute held a committee meeting at the home of Mrs S. T. Goldsmith, to formulate the programme for the current half-year. Mrs A. W. Russell presided over a full attendance. It was resolved to ask each member to contribute a small amount during different parts of the year as a nucleus of a toy fund for the next Christmas tree. It was decided unanimously to support the local branch of the Plunket Society in its effort towards keeping the services of the visI iting nurse. ARUNDEL j The monthly meeting of the Arundel Women's Institute was held in the Howard Hall, Mrs Alan Pithie presiding over an attendance of ./J members, j Mrs Pithie gave a short account of a j Canterbury farmers' excursion to [Southland, and was accorueo. a vote of I thanks. In view of her approaching (marriage Miss Johnson was presented j with a crystal honey jar from her jiollow members. A competition for two pots of jelly was won by Mrs Black, with Mrs J. Paterson second. The hostesses were Mesdames Alan Pithie, L. Stinson, Stack, and Miss O. Slinson. LONDON PERSONALS J trtlOU. OUR I LONDON, January 12. i Major Sir Reginald and Lady Tuck, I who have lived for 17 years at Alton Lodge, Roehampton, are shortly going to reside at Free Chase, Warninglid, Sussex. Among the passengers by the Rangitiki to-day are Mr J. L. and Lady Mabel Luddington, Sir John Courtis, and Mr E. J. and Lady Evelyn Giflard. Mr and Mrs Bernard Shaw will probably sail from London on February 8 by the Rangitanc, and will make the round trip in that vessel. They have pencilled their passages but have not so far definitely booked. Recent callers at the High Commissioner's Office have included: Mr G. J. Russell fChristchurch and Wellington!, Mr F. J. White (Wellington), Miss A. Brewer (Hawcra), Mrs B. Kohn :Christchurch). Mr J. R. Herd (Wellington), Mr W. A. Washer 'New Plymouth), Mr G. L. Agar (Khandallah. Wellington), Miss M. Moffatt (Awapuni, Palmerston North). Miss C. Drummond (Mastcrlon), Mrs L. A. Leonard, Mr Lloyd Leonard (Heme Bay), Mr D. J. Reoch (Devonport), \ Miss M. E. Macky (Auckland), Mr M. Costello (Oamaru), Mr R. M. Barrcr . (Masterton).

Mrs W. R. Cyril Oswin (Wellington) has been staying in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the Midlands for the last few months. In December she visited Torquay and Bristol with her daughter, Therlc, who is studying at the Royal Academy of Music. London. Mrs Oswin is leaving by the Orsova early in February, but her daughter will remain in England to continue her studies.

Miss Trix Ellctt fMangere). shortly after her arrival in England, took a refresher course in Truby King nursing at Cromwell House. Highgatc, and since has been most successful in gaming experience in that direction. Miss Ellctt and Miss Lorna Crump (Auckland) will shortly be leaving on a trip to the Continent. They intend to return to New Zealand together about the end of April.

No fewer than 1733 destitute children entered Dr. Barnardo's Homes in 1932. and more than 1500 younn people of both sexes left, trained and equipped to make a start in the world.