WOMAN’S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 12, 8 October 1921, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. L. O. IL Tripp (Wellington) has lately been on a tour in Belgium and France, and he made a special feature of soeing the sites at Gruvenstafel, Messines, Le Quesnoy, and Lo/lgueval, which have been chosen for memorials to the Now Zealand soldiers, states a London correspondent under date of August 24. He feels sure that when they are erected New Zealand visitors to the battle areas will be well pleased with the sites ■that have been selected. Mr. Tripp made a special point of getting into touch with the Rev. M. Mullineux, M.C., the New Zealand and Canadian Red Cross reprosontative and organiser cf the St. Barnabas Hostels. Mr. Mullineux accompanied Mr. Tripp throughout his tour, and Mr. Tripp says ho cannot speak too highly of the splendid work that is being done by this ex-New Zealand chaplain and his patriotic band of lady workers. The hostels at Calais, Amiens, and Boulogne aya excellently managed, anil those in charge aro just the right people to meet and help tourists to the military cemeteries. Mr. 'Tripp unhesitatingly recommends any New Zealanders who may bo going to France and Belgium on graves pilgrimages to place themselves in communication with Mr. Mullineux and his helpers, their headquarters being at tho hostel at Calais. Prospective travellers could not bo more sympathetically helped on their way; they will bo told exactly where to go, and they will know exactly, too, ho wmuch their journey will cost. For people who go independently, the hostel charges and other expenses are very high.

A most enjoyable evening was spent recently at Pahautanui, the occasion being the spinsters’ ball. The hall and stage were beautifully decorated with nikau palms, rangiora, and arum lilies, the general effect being very charming. The supper-room tables were arranged with spring Howers, and the committee’s colours of pale pink and green. Many pretty frocks were worn by the guests, and the floor and music were all that could bo desired. The chaperons were Mesdames Barclay, Bolton, Bradey, Greig, and Beith, and the committee responsible for the excellent arrangements were Misses Anderson, Bradey, Carter, Galloway, Greig, Harris, Saunders, and Varnhain. Misses M. Bradey and I. Harris acted as joint secretaries. Miss R. Gardener as treasurer, and Messrs. S. Bolton and S. M'Kay as M.C.'b. Mr. T. Hunter, C.8.E., Director of Dental Hygiene, will lecture at the Bed Cross rooms in Dixoji Street on Tuesday evening, his subject being '"The Care of the Teeth.” Mr. E. P. Bishworth, president of the New Zealand Dental Association, will preside. The series of enjoyable weekly private dances which has been held in tne Navals’ social hall was brought to a successful conclusion last 'Saturday evening, when the hall was filled to its utmost capacity. The usual orchestra was specially augmented for the occasion with full jazz effects—this feature being greatly appreciated by the dancers. 'The decorations were most artistic, ami consisted of lycopodium, streamers, shaded lights, and flags. The success of these dances was duo to the excellent music and efforts of the energetic committee, which consisted of Messrs. Bennett, Dunne, M'Naug'hton, Walsh, Shore, (Houston, and Field. Dr. Elizabeth Bryson and Dr. W. J. Macdonald, of Levin, received news last week of the death at Auckland of their mother, Mrs. Macdonald, who had been visiting New Zealand during the past year. . Mrs. Macdonald, who was 68 years of ago, had been in ill-health for some months. She was a resident of Dundee, Scotland, where her husband pre-deceased her twenty years ago. She leaves a family of nine children, whoso scholastic achievements constitute a record that is perhaps their mother’s finest monument, and that would scarcely have been possible under any other educational system than that of Scotland, or to any other than Scottish qualities. Seven of the sons and daughters hold between them eleven university degrees, and these were taken as the result of winning bursaries leading to the university. Five members of the family are resident in New Zealand, these being Dr. Elizabeth Bryson and Dr. W. .T. Macdonald, of Lovin; Dr. P. Horne Macdonald, of Auckland: Matron Macdonald, of the Mercury Bay Hospital; and Miss J. Macdonald, of Auckland. Wide and sincere sympathy is felt for them in their bereavement. The “Y” Tennis Club—recently formed in connection with the Young Men’s and Young Women’s Christian Associations of Wellington will hold an official opening of their courts at the Maranui School this afternoon at 3.30 o’clock. The ”ev. B. H. Catherwood will be the speaker at the devotional service to be held in the Y.W.C.A. clubroom at Herbert Street, on Sunday afternoon at 4.15. The soloist will be Miss Florence Franklin, a recent arrival from the Homeland. All newcomers and visitors to Wellington are cordially invited to be present, and to stay to the tea and social hour following. Miss L. Harvey (Ponsonby, Auckland) left by the Niagara last week, and will join the Makambo at Sydney for Norfolk Island on a twelve months’ visit to her sister, Mrs. C. Bailey. Miss Nancy Hume (Feathens'ion) is visiting Mrs. W. Diamond, Christchurch. The marriage took place last week of Miss Hazel Aiderton, third daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. G. E. Alderton, Auckland, to Mr. J. Flynn, of Barotonga. The ceremony was performed by the Bev. Beatty, M.A., at St. Mark’s Church, Itemuera. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frock of white georgette and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of palest pink sweet pens and asparagus fern. Owing to the very recent bereavement in the brides family, only the immediate relations and a few’ intimate friends were present. After a small reception at the residence of the bride’s parent, Mr. and and Mrs. Flynn, left by the midday train for Wellington, where they joined the B.M.S. Tahiti for Rarotonga. The engagement is announced in an exchange of Miss Frances Lilian Guest, eldest daughter of Air. J. J. Guest, of To Teko, late of Tuhara, Wairoa. te Lieutenant C. B. Wilson, D.C.M., First Battalion Rifle Brigade, third eon of Captain R. C. Wilson, of Auckland. Miss Ann E. Bae. of Niagara Falls (U.S.A.), has established a record in business and finance that is equalled by few women in America. In addition to being president of a banking institution with .£1.200,000 assets, she is treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce of her city, president of the New York State League of Savings and Loan Associations, and a vice-president of the United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations. Miss Maud Ait.kinson, who has been sway on a lengthy trip to Honolulu, San Francisco, am) Lm Angeles, during which sTie visited the American hospitals to enable her to contrast their methods with (he English, in which she worked during file war period, has returned to Auckland. She was accompanied from Wellington by her sister. Mrs. Andrews, of Karori. who is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Andrews. St. Stephen’s Avenue. Among the best" needle workers in the world are the men of Japan.

A very successful plain and fancy dress brill was belli at the New Century Hall on Thursday night by the Australian Club. Some well-thought-out fancy dresses were worn, and the scene was bright and picturesque. The prizewinner ■ for the lady’s costume was Hrs. Johnson (Spanish Lady), and Mr. 11. 1 Bennet (Admiral) was the winner of the • men’s prize. 'The committee respon- | nible for the arrangements comprised i Mrs. Gardner,..Mrs, Stanton, Mrs. Bur--1 ley, Mrs. Ross,' Messrs. Lather, Heard, i Farquhar, and Rhoner. Messrs. StanI ton and Lewis were the masters of cereI niony. Mr. Stanton and Mr. Lather 1 (senior) were the judges for the costumes, and Mr. H. Lather was the capable hon. secretary. Excellent music, a good floor and supper all helped to make the evening a most pleasant one. The marriage took place in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Sura, on August 21, of Miss Dorothy May Holland, daughter of Mr. Albert Edward Holland, of Sydney, New South Wales, to Air. Charles Barron Knox do Castro, son of Mr. Arthur de Castro, Wellington. The ceremony was periormed by the Rev. Thomas Shanks, M.A., and the church had been prettily decorated for the occasion by the girl triends of the bride. Mies Agnes Williams, of Sydney, was bridesmaid, and Mr. Stibbard was the best man. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Newton, wore a frock of white channeusa satin hand embroidered, and a white hat touched with primrose. Fhe carried a bouquet fastened with white satin streamers. The bridesmaid wore pale pink charmeuse with, hat to match, and carried a’ bouquet of pale pink Cowers shaped like a boomerang. Mr. Leans played the Wedding March. After the ceremony th? wedding party and guests were entertained af a wedding breakfast at "The Bungalow” by .Mr. and Mrs. Newton, the chief toast being proposed by Mr. Savage. Yesterday’s Street Effort. After so many fine days it was unfortunate for the promotois of the street day which was held yesterday in aid of the Anglican Boys’ Homo that the weather should have changed so completely. From the warmth of the past two days it altered suddenly to a southerly, and the workers ’had to endure both rain and cold. In Spite of the discomfort of standing for hours on wet pavements, they kept to their task, and worked hard to ensure the best results possible. The stalls were erected at various points in the streets, and were stocked with all kinds of goods. The Howers were particularly beautiful, and seemed to be in unlimited quantities. As a result of the day’s effort a total of £557 7s. 81d. was realised, the amount taken bv the stalls being as follows;— St. Paul’s, £3O Os. 9d.; St. Peter’s, .£101; ~*iburn, £67 10s.; Roseneath, £63 2s. 3d.; All Saints. £132 12s. 5d.; Hutt Valley, .£O4 15s. 4d.; Wildest own, .£27 Is. 5d.; Karori and Makara, £l7 9s. 5d.; St. Mark’s, £3l 7s. 8ld.; St. Thomas’s, £22 Bs. sd. ladjwTnight AT WELLINGTON SAVAGE CLUB. It was an excellent programme of ,entertainment that the Wellington Savage Club had arranged for , their "Ladies’ Night,” which was held in the Town Hall last evening. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Viscountess Jellicoe attended, and His Excellency, as Chief Savage, presided over the gathering, which was a large one, and entirely filled the big chamber. The Savage Club orchestra opened the programme -with some delightful selections under the baton of Savage Frank Thomas (conductor), their numbers including a quick march, "Blaze of Glorv” (Holtman); "Intermezzi Suite” (Frederick Rosse (a) false Lente, and (b) Danse Ttimbourin; the Hiawatha Ballet music (Coleridge Taylor), (a) the Bird. Scene, and (b) Departure and Reunion; and finally, ballet music from Faust, numbers 6 and 7. Savage James Doherty sang "Devonshire Cream and Cider” (Sanderson); Savages,E. J. Hill and R. Orr sang a duet, "Two Fascinating Gentlemen”; Savage Albert Rus- s sell contributed some humour, and as usual the audience wished for more; Savage Austin Blackio was twice recalled, his first song being “Love I Haye Won You.” . The Melody Four (Savages E. AV. Lewis, F. V. Blandford, S’ R. Allwright, and F. AV. Laycock), in almost Stygian darkness (the lights being turned down for the occasion), sung two delightful quartets, “\A hen Evening’s Twilight” (Hatton), and Beethoven’s “Hymn to Night”; a rag-time, “Try a Dance With Me,” was contribut- . ed by Savage Stuart Nelson; Savage Howard Foster sang "Mandalad," and Savages A. AV. Newton. F. G. Twiss, and C. W. Moore gave an operatic trio, from “lolanthe,” which was quite one of the .special numbers of the evening, their encore being a trio from "Mikado,” which was equally appreciated. Savage A. Credgington took the audience into his confidence with some ' colloquialisms,” and the Savage Glee Party brought the musical part of the programme to an end with two excellent glees, “To Arms" (Maunder), and "It’s Oh! to be a AVild AVind” (Elgar). Theoretically, thjs was to have ended at ten o’clock," but as every number was encored 1 , and in one or two cases trebly so, the programme was considerably prolonged. Supper was handed around, and following it dancing took place in the Concert Chamber, which had been .most effectively decorated with flags, ■ many suspended from the coiling, and others draping the stage, the pillars and the walls, which also had a freeze of blue and white drapery. The big chamber had also been specially decorated for the occasion with crimson as the dominant colour, crimson shades softening the lights, and crimson streamers being carried overhead 1 to form a loose canopy effect. Among those who were present were the Mayoress (Mrs. R. A. AVright), Sir John and Lady Luke, Mrs. Poniare, Miss Massey, Captain Curtis, and Captain Southey, A.D.p. A garden party will be held at the “Star of the Sea College," Seatouu, on Saturday next. The Artillery Band will be in attendance, and, as the spacious grounds and gardens are looking their very best, an ejjjoyable outing is assured. The Silver Leaf Club will be in charge of the supper arrangements in connection with Everybody’s Social Club of the Y.AV.C.A., "which meets this evening at 8. Miss Bartley is arranging a programme of music, games, etc.