WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2970, 6 January 1917, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AN© NEAR.

(By Imogen.;

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mastcrton Wedding. At St. Matthew's Church, Maslcrton, on Thursday, Lieutenant Beresford Maunsell, who was wounded at Gallipoli, second son of Mr. J. F. Maunsell, of "Bridge," Mastcrton, was married to Miss Margaret Collie, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Collie, of "Grasl'el." Tho bridegroom was in uniform, and the brido, who was given away by her father, wore a fawn gabardine coat and skirt, with touches of pink, and wore a hat to match. Miss Collie (sister of the bride) and Miss Edna Lewis acted as bridesmaids, and wero dressed in white silk check pinafore dresses with white Georgette blouses. They also wore black hats with undcr-trimmings of pink, and carried beautiful bouquets. Mr. E. O. Holmes acted as best man. The Rev. Herbert Watson, of St. Peter's Church, Wellington, was tho officiating clergyman, and he was assisted by the Rev. John Walker, of St. Matthew's Church.

"Social" at Anzac Club, Featherston.

Under the management of Mesdames A. Donald, Arch. Clark, R. Matthews, and Miss Card, a very enjoyable evening was spent at the above club on Thursday. Prizes in the euchre tournament were won by Miss Willis and Gunner Pickering, and songs were contributed by Corpls. Hardy, Lambert, Sergt. Kauo, Gunner Perkins, ( Mr. Mohr, and. a cornet solo by Corpl. Viuocnt. Soldiers' Club Hostesses; The hostesses at tho Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, next week will bo: — Sunday. Mrs. Salmond; Monday, Mrs. Macar'fcliy Roid and Mrs. D. Nathan; Tuesday. Lady Stout; Wednesday, St. John Ambulance ladies; Thursday, Mesdames Bucbolz, Wheeler, and Mackersey: Friday, Mrs. Chapman; Saturday, Khandallah ladies. In charge of coats and parcels—Sunday, Mrs. Sonimerville; Monday, Miss Butts; Tuesday, Mrs. Muir; Wednesday, Mrs. F. W. Mackenzie; Thursday, Miss Seed; Friday, Mrs. H. S. Hadfiold; -Saturday, Miss Eyes. "Country Day" at Red Cross Shop. The first "country day" of thoKapiti Red Cross district, comprising Waikanae, Paraparaumu, aud Paekakariki, was held yesterday at the Rod Cross Shop, Lambton Quay. The shop was particularly well stocked with produce, and from ths beginning of tho day business was brisk, and by 3> o'clock almost everything bad been sold. Tho day's takings totalled £47 7s. 10d., which is considered a good (lay's business. Mesdames. Eider (president) and Earlo (secretary) were in charge, and a number of ladies from each of tho throb townships were tho saleswomen. Another "country day" will bo held in a month's time, when, it is hoped, a larger display will he made.

Miss Nola Haybittlo is visting frionds in Nelson.

Mrs. James Mackenzie and tho Misses Mackenzie left this week for Nolson, where they are joining a camping party.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gillon and .family, who have been spending tho holidays at Rotorua, have returned to Wellington.

Tlio engacoment is announced of Miss Dorothea Clare Jonos, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Jones, of Torraoo Gardens, to Mr. E. W. Catc, of the Telegraph Department, Wellington, oldest son of Mr. E. Cate, of Taranaki.

Mrs. Vallance, of Kahnminga, Masterton, is coming down to Wellington ■to-day.-.-

Mrs. Maurice Turrell, who has boon visiting Ohristchurch, has returned homo.

Miss Scanlon, of Kaitawa, and lats of the Palmorston North Hos-pital staff, is ouo of tho several New Zealand nurses whose services have been accepted by the Defence authorities for duty abroad.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at Charleston on Boxing Day, the contracting parties being Mr. George B«n----nie, sen., of Westport, and Mrs. M. Allen,"of tho Six Milo, Charleston. TJio Rev. It. de Lambert was the officiating clergyman. The bridegroom has two sons at the front, and the bride one, another about to depart, and two brothers' in'camp. '

An enjoyable entertainment was given by Madame Mueller :i,nd party at Trentham camp on Thursday evening. The hall was crowded, snd the various items wero enthusiastically received. Tho following contributed to the programme:—Songs, Ma-dame Mueller, Misses Halliburton and Mueller: recitations, Miss Hardiiigo-Maltby, Miss St. John; and songs by Messrs. Bryant and Travers. Tho accompaniments wero played by Miss Myra Gawler, who also contributed a pianoforte solo. The entertainment closed with the singing of the National Anthem, and hearty cheers wero given to members of t-lio part/ by tho men. The concert was given under the auspices of the Now Zealand Natives' Association.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified London and Paris.) "R.H.N.-"—The treatment for _ ringworm must ba steady and persistent. The disease, is often extremely chronic, and is apt to recur after apparent recovery. Cost of tho necessary preparation 'is Bs. 6d. _ . _ , "M."—Dr. Waldron's Hair Restorer is one of the safest and simplest means of restoring grey hair. It also improves the growth. Price, 7s. 6d., postage Cd. "Allen."—To make a medium-sized switch, three or four ounces of combings is necessary. Do not trouble about the dusty appearance; cost of making- up, 2s. 6d. per ounce. . "B.M."—You will find our Special Face Cream excellent for preserving the complexion and removing sunburn. There has been a great demand for it this summer, and I regret tho supply at present is limited; price, 3s. and 4s. 6d. Private rooms for all treatments. Mrs. - Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay.— Advt.

Y.W.C.A. Notes. Tho Girls' Club in connection with the Y.W.C.A. recommence next week at the clubrooms, Fowlds' Buildings, Manners Street. On Monday, at 8 o'clock, there is a club for helpfulness and enjoymont. where girls can learn to make their own blouses and dresses or join in reading or fun. On Tuesday tho Hearth-fire and tho Path-find-ers' Clubs for girls under twenty will have their opening meeting, and old and new members aro invited to attend. Mr. E. Dimant, of Melbourne, will be the speaker at tho service for girls and young women, to be held in tho Y.W.C.A. Club rooms on Sunday afternoon at 4.15. Members and friends are invited to attend, and to stay to the tea and social hour which follows the sorvico. The delegates from Auckland who aro attending the Y.W.C.A. Conference in Christchurch passed through Wellington on Wednesday last, and the Wellington delegates accompanied them south the same evening. The opening meeting took place on Thursday,' when Miss Helen F. Barnes, national secretary, was the speaker. _ The inspirational meeting on Friday was taken by the Bishop of Melanesia, who was one of the speakers at the Students' Christian Union Conference

Feilding Notes. Mrs. Haggitt has gone to Auckland. Mrs. Stewart is at the seaside. Mrs. Perry has returned from Castlecliff.

Mrs. Stringer has gone to Hawke's Bay. Mrs. Innes-Jones and family are at present in Timaru. Mrs. Luff is in Wellington. Mrs. M'Nab (To liuiti) is visiting Miss Haybittle. A large number of Feilding people went to Marten for the races on January 1 and 2. Among those who went wore Mesdames Haggitt, Blaxall, Richardson, M'Beth, Fry, Shannon (2), Davidson, Young, Short, Misses Bailey, Shannon, Blundoll, and many others. Mrs. Ross is the guost of Mrs. Elliot. " Mrs. Mason is on a visit to Napier.

A private cable announces tho death of Mrs. Sutter, widow of the lato Captain Sutter, at one time Mayor of Timaru, chairman of the Timaru Harbour Board, and member of the Houso of Representatives for Geraldine. Mrs. Sutter camo to New Zealand with her husband in 1859, They were in Otago till 1863, when they went to Timaru. In 1866 they returned to Scotland, whero they remained for some years, hut again went to Timaru, whero thev lived till Captain Sutter's death in 1903. Mrs. Sutter Teturned to Scotland in 190-1, and died on Sunday last in Aberdeen in her 82nd year. Two sons survive her, ono in Scotland, and tho other a doctor practising in England.

The number of yoiuig women who are leaving Now Zealand to go to England for the purpose of taking up patriotic work increases as each nomebound steamer leaves hero. The last ship to sail for England bad on board about fifteen young women whoso* pbjeot is patriotib work in England. Among these ladies wero: Miss Laura Salmond (Wellington), Miss Erica Fell, Miss G. Hislop (Geraldine), and Miss Jacobsen (Auckland).

Somo tiino ago it was noticed that tho piano in tho Victoria Military Ward, Wellington, was a very old instrument, -and Mrs. Morice, the wife of tho medical superintendent, with Mibb Seddon, started a fund to procure a now one. Those asked to donate readily responded, and the new piano (a D'rinsmead) was purchased from Messrs. Cbas.' Begg and Co., and is now in the place of the old one, with tho following "Presented to sick and wounded soldiers, Victoria Military Hospital." Tho following were the subscribers:—Geo. E. Scales, £10 10s.; Levin and Co.. £5 55.; Dalgoty. and Co., £5 55.; Murray, Roberts, and Co., £5 55.; Joseph Nathan and Co.. £5 55.; Johnston and Co., £5 55.; Felix Campbell (Grojinoufch), £5; D.I.C. (Wellington); £3 35.; S. Kirkoaldio, £3 35.; Wright, Stephenson and Co., £3 35.; Dr. C. G. Morice, £3 35.; R. Hannah and Co., £2 25.; Abraham and Williams,.£l Is.; E. W. Mills and Co., £1 Is.; S. Gilmer, £1 Is.; C. Smith, LW., £1 Is.; Georgo and George, £1 Is.; J. M'Lcan (Greymonth), £1 Is.: Veitoli and Allan, £1 Is.;- Georgo an<l Kersley, £1. Is.; To Aro House, £1 Is.; F. Russell, £1 Is. ; W. Callender, £1 Is.; B. M. Litchfield, £1 Is.; D. Stewart, £1 Is.; R. A. Holmes, £1. Is.; J. M'Lean, £1 Is.; A. E. Kernot, £1 Is.; Sharland and Co.. £1 Is.; Bannatyne and Co., £1.

Mrs. T. S. Cornish, of Seatoun, and Miss Cornish leave to-day for a motor trip to Feilding and the north.

Fresh fish is now being sent by parcel post from various English ports to consumors all over the British Isles.