WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1147, 7 June 1911, Page 9

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS 'OP INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAB. (By ImogenO

TO-DAY'S DINNER. (Specially written for The Dosiinios.) WEDNESDAY. Pea soup. Roast loin of pork. Apple sauce. Potatoes. Cabbage. Bread and butter pudding. PEA SOUP. Half pint split peas, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 3 pints of stock, popper and salt to taste, mint or sage to taste. Soak the peas all night in cold water; put them into a saucepan with tl;o stock; add the vegetables washed and sliced; bring to the boil slowly. Simmer 2 or 3 hours until tender. Rub through a sieve or colanrior; reheat, add seasoning, and serve. Small dice of nicely-fried bread should always be served with pea soup. FOE TO-MORROW. Two lbs. sausages. Batter. Suet. Stock. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL A Fashionable Wedding. An interesting wedding was celebrated at St. Peter's, Eaton Square, London, on April 27, when Miss Nellie Eussell, daughter of the lato Mr. James Russell, of Auckland, and of Mrs. James Russell, Langton Houio, Palace Gate, was married to the Earl of Hardwickc. The ceremony was a very quiet one, owing to the death of the bridegroom's uncle, the Hon. Alex. Yqrke, only relatives and personal friends' being present. The officiating clergy were the Rev. Campbell Yorke (cousin of the bridegroom), and the Kev. Prebendary Storrs (vicar of St. Peter's). The ser-. vice was choral, and Mendelssohn's Wedding March, was played at the end of the service. The bride wore a gown of cream satin and silver brocade, with pearl embroideries on corsage and sleeves. The Court train was of satin bordered with silver insertion and veiled With Brussels lace. The. bridal veil -was of the same lace worn over a coronet of orange blossoms, and her ornaments included a diamond and pearl necklace, presented lier by her mother, who gave her away. The bridal bouquet was a sheaf of white lilies. The Hon. Bernard Yorke attended the bridegroom as best man, and the three bridesmaids were Miss Sydney Eussell (sister of the bride), who followed her alone, Miss Sylvia Morris (cousin of the bride) and Miss Rosamond Attwood (daughter of Lady Bruce-Tul'.och). They wore dresses of ivory chiffon and lace over white satin, and large black tagel straw hats trimmed with crimson rambler rows. Each bridesmaid carried a black stave tied with clusters of crimson carnations fastened with crimson ribbons and with trails of smilax and asparagus fern, and wore an aquamarine jabot pin, tho gift of tho bridegroom. Later in the afternoon the Earl and Countess of Hardwicke left for Hamble Cliff, Southampton, lent by the Hon. Mrs. Eliot Yorke, aunt of the .bridegroom, find there the honeymoon is bein? spent. The bride's travelling dress was of cream cashmere de soie, trimmed v;ith lace, and covered with a coat to correspond, having a hem. cuffs, and wide collar of skunk; her hat was black, trimmed with handsome blue feathers. The Earl and Countp.=s of Hardwickc will live in London. Thev have taken a house in the Brompton district. Mrs. Russell wore a very beautiful dress of black niuou over white, and a black toque. A Song Recital. Yesterday afternoon, in the Marino En : gineers' Institute, a song., recital ■. ~jva_s, given by Miss Thelma- Petersen— a 'young vocalist of promise. Miss Petersen, in spite of the fact that she sang under a great disadvantage (having been suffering from an ulcerated'throat for sb'me'day's), delighted her audience from the veryfirst song. She possesses a contralto voice of surprising range, full, and rich in tone, and ono can well imagine that, with the training which it is hoped may be provided her in. the Old World, sho will have a brilliant future. She is only seventeen years of age, and, so far, has been trained entirely by her mother, who has established a school of music in Carterton. Musical authorities who havo heard her pronounce her voice to bo one of exceptional beauty, and one and all have urged Mrs. Petersen to send her to Europe to further its development. She was accompanied on the piano by her father, and sang "Till Death" (Mascheroni). "Abide With Me" (Liddle), "I Know Not Why" (Helena Bingham), "Largo" (Handel), a Recitative (Handel) ;;Still as the Night" (Bohm), and Awake, Dear Heart." The Hon. James Carroll, in a very encouraging speech, complimented Mr. and Mrs. Petersen upon tho possession of so gifted a daughter, and hoped that she lv ?"li meet with the encouragement which sho deserved, and that, in the years to come, she would join the ranks ot tho world s famous singers. If he could help her on her way he would bo pleased to do so,, as others would, who heard her sing. A committee is being formed for the purpose of arranging a concert to raise funds towards sending Miss Petersen abroad. Britannia and Her Daughters. An entertainment in keeping with the Patriotic spirit of the present day, termed Britannia and Her Daughters," will be presented to the public of Petono and Hntt this evening, and again on Ihursday. in the new King George Theatre, at Hutt. The 70 odd performers v.-ho are engaged in its production have been working assiduously, and to good purpose, for tho last three months, and a finished performance will be given. The central idea pictures Britannia seated on her throne with her various daughters (represented by her various possessions) coming to do her homage, and by song and speech they make known the advantages of their distant lands. Australia is represented by Mrs. Eddie, who bears tho burden of the part played by Australia. She introduces in turn the stockman, the drover, tho native aboriginal and his gin, and others, all of whom take some part in describing some particular phase of lifo in their nwn country. Canada' , is represented by Mi?s Corrick, Canadian farmers, * lumberers, minors, and Indian chiefs, each playing their'part in turn. Miss Williamson, as New Zealand's representative, shnws forth tho glory of New Zealand. Mrs. .loliffe, as Britannia', and acts her part exceedingly well. South Africa, India, and other British possessions are each shown in like manner, making n brilliant and vivid scene of colour and brant} - . Marches, choruses, duel?, and solos *go to make up a performance well worth seeing.

Mrs. C. \V. Adams, Relletue T!oad, Lower llutt, intends leaving for Sydney on Friday on a visit to her son, Mr. Arthur It. Adams, editor of "Tho Lone Hand" Magazine. Miss Gray and her sister—Miss Carrio Gray, from the Wairarapa—are spending a few days in town, and are staying at Hiss Simpson's, Hawker Street. "Our Girls" branch of tho Victoria League held its fortnightly meeting on Monday evening. Mrs. Turton rend an interesting paper on "The Spirit of Travel." The girls also contributed towards the evening's entertainment, some reading descriptions of places which they had visited, and others bringing interesting curios. The monthly moo-ting of the Women's Social and Politic il League was held in the Socialist Hall last evening. Several speeches were made and songs and recitations, as well as dancing, added considerably to tho enjoyment of those present. A sale of work is la be opened in St. Andrew's Schoolroom this afternoon, and will be continued on Thursday afternoon. There will be stalls devoted to plain and fancy work, flowers, and sweets, as well as a special stall of baby clothes. The death of Mrs. Jickell, wife of Mr. S. Jickell, borough engineer, of Palmerston North, took place yesterday morning ai hei residence. She had been in bad health for some time, and the deepest sympathy is felt for Mr. Jickell at his loss. By her kindly and gonial disposition and general desire to do good, Mrs. Jickell had won the regard of all who came into contact with her. Tho deceased lady had reached the age of fifty years.

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