WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3128, 5 July 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AN© NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND'PERSONAL

Wedding at Masterton. Tho marriage took place yesterday in Iho Congregational Church, Masterton, of Miss Gladys M. .Toy, daughter of Mr. Or. L. .Toy, to Mr. C. 1\ Bollen Perrin, sou of Mr. C. I , '. Perrin, of Colo Street, Masterton. The bride, who was given away by.'her father, wore :i fawn gaberdine costume and crepe tie chine hat to match. Miss Perrin, sister of the bridegroom, attended ns bridesmaid, ami Mr. Harold iNilko was tho best man. The ceremony was peri'orinorl by the Bov. J. A. Husking, assisted by tho Jiov. 13. L. Thomas, Misa L. Greene playing the Wedding March as the bridal party left the church. Both tho bridegroom and tho best man nro returned Anzaes, having !ef£ jN'eu- Zealand with the Main Body. Included among the wedding presents "was a silver entree sot from the staff of the Now Plymouth Hospital, whero the bridegroom holds tho position of dispenser and house manager. Yet another present from tho staff was a case of Loewe pipes.

Dance for Soldiers. There was a large attendance of soldiers at tho dance which in their honour by the Mayoress mid her Enter, tainment Committee in the Town Hall last evening. The Trenthain Band-sun. plied tho dance music, and a few vocal itoms wore interspersed between tho dances. Mrs. Luke, as usual, was busily engaged in overseeing various arrangements and in welcoming the soldiers, and the committee carried out all arrangemenis in connection with the supper. Altogether u very pleasant evening was passed, and much appreciation expressed of the hospitality which the Mayoress and her committee extend, every month to tho soldiers. Gifts for Sick and Wounded Soldiers.

Tho matron of tho Hospital acknowledges the following gifts received during the month of Juno for sick and wounded soldiers:—Eggs, plants, gloves, and crunch, rubbers, Her Excellency Ladv Liverpool; croquet sets, Mrs. Charles Johnston, Mrs. Luke; sweets, . cakes, oranges, apples, pears, soap, tooth paste, tooth brushes, razors, shaving brushes, gloves, handkerchiefs, papers, magazines, jelly, pyjamas, mittens, mufflers, stationery (weekly supply); cakes and buns, Mis. Bell (weekly supply), Ladies' Guild; N.Z. Natives' Association (weekly supply); 28 pillows, walking sticks, crutches, writing pads, dressing gowns, pyjamas, shirts, handkerchiefs, 11 pairs slippers, fl hot-water bags, (lowers, Ked. Cross Society; eggs, Mrs. Taylor , and Mrs. Thompson .(Mungatninoka),, school children (Mangniainokn), 5 dozen; jam ami sauce, residents of Mangatainoka (per Mrs. Thompson) j books, Mr. ■ Crcngel, Miss Craigie; egga and flowers, Hntt Patriotic Guild; books and magazines, Miss M'Ginnity, Miss Davidson; Mr. Shand, Mr. Watere; 6auc<y Mr. Cornish, Mr. Perry (Masterton); woollen caps, Miss Ryan (Town, Mat) j cake. Mi's. Salek, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Richards; jam, Lady Liverpool Fund (per Mrs. Eckford); books and flowers, Mrs. Peach (Petone); 2 Fowlor beds, Thorndon Croquet Club; oranges and eggs, St. John's Choir; air cushions, Mrs. Soniorville; flowers, Mrs. Fanning; cakes and toffee, Missltennio; old linen, Mrs. Luke; sweets, Mrs. Hempton; 1 case apples, lemons, mandarins, smokes, chocolates, cake, oranges, bananas, cigarottos, tobacco, 1 suit, Soldiers' Comforts Guild; books and magazines, 2 dressing gowns for Children's Hospital, Busy Bco Sowing Club; toys and scrap books for Children's Convalescent Home, Mrs. F. T. Castle; Clifton Terrace Hospital—Cake, Mrs. Eicholbawn (weekly supply) j magazines, Mrs. J. H. Davies (31 Donald M'Lean Street), Mrs. Thomas Ballinger.

Next Friday the Wellington Red Cross Shop will bo in charge of, and stocked by, the St. John Ambulance Nursing Division. Mrs. W. H. S. Moorhouseand Miss Robioson will bo in charge, and there is promise of ■ a most successful day. .There will bo a good supply of home-made cakes, jams, pickles, and other produce. Members, are asked to send their promised donations either this afternoon or early on Friday, morning. Gifts of produce or any salea-blo articles will be gratefully., received and sold for the Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss will have their usual salo of flowers and dainty needlework.. The takings from this stall alono last month were over ,£55. Donations,of (lowers are always welcomed and sell readily.'

Last Friday was a. very successful day at the. lied Cross Shop, Petone, and tho' committee wish to thanld all who fj-avo donations or helped in any way. lhe takings veto .£2B. Mesdainos Lawry, Cialvin, and Cotter 'had, charge of the shop. ' '

Mrs. Helens Cross returns to Christchurch this week from a visit to Wellington.

Mr and Mrs. Outhbert ltutherford have returned to Canterbury from a visit to tho North Island.

Mrs. Hannah Bailey, who died at Oxford, Canterbury, recently at tho ago of 8-1, was one of Canterbury's old settlers. Born in Sussex, England, in 1833, sho emigrated with her husband to New Zealand in the ship Castle Eden, which arrived in Lyttolton in 1851. Ihis was tlie first s'hip arriving after Iho histono "first four." Sho leaves eight children, 54 grandchildren, 114 great-grandchildren, mid four great-great-grandchildren, making a total of 180 descendants hying at the time of her death. '

Victoria League Meeting. A meeting of., the Victoria League executive was held at the residence of Miss Coates on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Coates .presiding. Among Iho business matters which wero discussed was tho question of postcivs for the various camps displaying tho addresses of the Victoria League hostels an<l clubs for soldiers and their relatives which aro provided in London. It was decided to purchase the specially-designed one /-ent up by tho Chrislchiirch League, and have it fr<iini><l and fient to Trehtham. It was also agreed to ask the leagues of Auckhind, Christchurch, and Duncdin to provide tho same for Featherston, Tauherenikaui, and Awapuni Camps. Mrs. J. D. Gray, on bclialf of lierself and Miss Rotlieiiber?, reported the progress they ha<l ii>a<lo in connection with the matter of getting all iiiMiibM's of the lengito to help nt tho lied Cross Shop next mouth, when Iho league will be in charge, and it was agreed that they (should communicate by postcard with all members who cannot be readied by telephone. It was decided that a council and executivo meeting should be hold no.it Tuesday to consider a proposal in connection with the work. Members yesterday had an opportunity of seeing eomo of the stencilled eases of medical comforls' and hospital clothing packed by. Mrs. L. Blundcll at Miss Coates's residence and ready for dispatch when occasion offers.

Tho ladies of the Patriotic Cake Room thank the following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdames Smilton, il. Bluudell, 0. Richardson, Holmes, Finch, ,T. Campbell, Palmer, Meek, Hay ward, Batham, Hurst, Gavin/'Mirams, G. Fulfon, "Anonymous," Isaacs, ami the Misses Wheeler (2),. West, Asquilh, Didsbury, Saunders, von Dadelazen, Chalmers, Withers, M'Menamen, Kirkcahlie.

Miss Jessie Mackay, who, with Hie suspension of the "Canterbury Times " lias relinquished tho position of lady editor, was. mot by representatives of the commercial and literary staffs of the "Lyttolton Times" Company on Monday, and wns handed a well-fttrnislied portfolio and si jmrso of sovereigns as a. parting gift. 'Hie manager (Air. F. E. llyman) expressed' Hie general regret that a war measure had led to the severing of II its Mflcltny's". official connection with tho company. Ho spoke of her many valuable qualities, both as a writer and as a friend, and said that she would carry with her the best wishes of the employees. Mr. W. 0. Alack, as editor of the "Canterbury Times," Mr. A. G. Henderson, for the "Lyttelton Times" staff, and Mr. J. M'Lean Dunn, ono of the very old employees of tho firm, spoke of Miss 4 Mackay's ability as a writer and wished her success in her new undertaking. Miss Mackay, in response, said that the years-on tlio "Canterbury Times" were tho happiest in her life.

Women ' often are. at loss for a complexion salve that can bo used during tho day without detection. Cultene Balm (Keg.) is a Complexion Cream which is applied during the day. The application is so simple—you merely rub it into the face with tho finger tips, and when 'dry dust-lightly with any soft fabric. Applied in tho evening it is invaluable for dinner parties, theatres, etc. It makes tho skin look clear qnd good, never gets red, coarse, or perspire. Imparts , that soft, velvety appearance "likened to the bloom of tho poach." Miss Milsom guarantees .each jar pure and free from any deleterious matter. Price, 3s. Gd. Hygienic Fane Powder, i shades, 2s. Cd. No better Poudro known, competition, defied. Miss Milsom is qualified to diacnoso all cases relating -to Hair and' Faco. Shampooing, , Manicuring, Face Massage. Call , or write ro Hair work. Miss Milsom, Barnottfl' Buildings, 9i Willis Street. Telophono 814.—Advt.

Settlers' Farewell Gathering.' / On' Friday evening some thirty settlers and friends assembled at Mr. Jennings' residence, Coonoor, to farewell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parsons, who aro ienving the district. ■ Mr. Parsons wasjecrc'tary of tlio Coonoor Special Settlement ■ Association, which took, up this blou'c of land twenty-five years • ago. Of those sottlers, only two others remain, Ki\ Tfhittor -(chairman) and Mr.. Fred Rhodes. The settlement had many hardsnips and difficulties in tiie early days. Tho first fifteen settlers Tina.to cut a track over , tho Waewaepa Earige, jand it was some- years beforo the Government cut a six-foot track on an easy grade. The exponso of- buslifelling and bad burns arc a very old story. Many left early, but tho three who remained are now reaping the lieneTits for which they Btrugglod so hard. a'nd;so long. Mrs. Parsons was the first Jrnsh' bride, and it was there her four enndren wero born. 'I'Jireo.of them were present at tho gathering, Miss Parsons, Miss Ivigton (who camo from Wellington to be present), end Master Biissoll. "

Mr. W.'F. Moore,, in asking ■ Mr. and Mrs. Parsons to accept a silver tea service and travelling-rug, said it was painful to farewell Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and their family. Mrs. Parsons had kept tlio post office for over ten years, and all present would testify to the many acts of kindness received, at her hands. Mr. Parsons had carried the mails for seven years, and had given every satisfaction. Mr. Parsons, in thanking ■ those ■ present, said it was a hard task,to say good-bye. Ho thanked" all .for their gift and for being present that evening. Songs wore' givon by. Miss Milligan, Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Jennings, Mr. Rhodes, and Mr. E.' M'Kenzio, and recitations bv Miss Parsons, Mr: I. Parsons, and Mr. "W/ F. Moore. ~ ■

The marriage of Lieutenant Douglas Walter Belcher,- V.C., .and: Miss-Emily Frances Luxford took place at St. Mark's, Surbiton, where, as a boy, Mr. Beloher was a chorister. , Both the bride's and tho bridegroom's parents live at Surbiton. Mr. J. A. Jack, of tho Scottish Company of the London National Guard, manager of tho antique department of Messrs. Waring and Gillow (Limited), where Lieutenant Belcher was formerly employed, was best man.

Are you collecting Camels from Desert Gold Tea Packets? If so, please remember that the competition closes on 31st July. Camels must be posted to G.P.O. Box 1520, Wellington. Enclose name and address, and number of Camels Bent. .£SO and hundreds of gift prizes are to be distributed—Advt.

"Faco dry and parched after the outing, dear? . . . Mine was, too, but it's better now. I applied 'Sydal.' It's so refreshing, and my!—hasn't it made a change. Just feel how soft and smooth my face is now! It's just grand! Go round to the chemist and get a pot of 'Sydal' to-day. It's simply splendid for Softening the face and hands and armc. Inexpensive,.too—you get such a big pot for 25." At' all chemists and-stores:— Advt.

Golf hose for your lad! All wool, in black and whito tops, various .school colour tops, etc., 3s. to 4s. Gd.' Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.