WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 181, 28 April 1922, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS .OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The ladies who are working on behalf of the Memorial Military Chapel Fund will hold a sale of Howers, produce, home-made cakes, etc., in. a shop next to Seaton’s, Wiljis Street, to-day. Gifts of flowers, produce, cakes, etc., will be gratefully accepted. \ Tile organisers hope all interested will patronise the sale. . Misses 11. Easton and A. C. Jacobsen have been appointed masseuses on tho staff of tho Wellington Hospital. Senior Nurses M. Daney and W. Smith have resigned from tho staff of the Wellington Hospital, having completed their four years’ course, Mrs. T. Martyn Refiner, with her niece,'Miss Helen Craig/ of Sydney; lias left on a visit to Auckland. Additional returns from Poppy Day ore: £22 10s. from the Mayoress of Eastbourne (and in this connection a single poppy which was auctioned brought in 13s. 3d.); £ll 16s. from tho Wellington U.S.A.: and 10s. from Mrs. Hvams. In connection with the list of stallholders, the names of helpers were omitted-from the following: —At Mrs. S. Mvers’s stall, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Stanton, Mrs. Hickey, the Misses Scutt (2), and Master Myers; from the Mayoress’s stall, Mrs. Riley and Miss Sawtell; from Mrs. Pow’s stall, Mrs. 'CjimpbolJ.. . Mrs. Peacock (Auckland) is spending a few days in Wellington. Mr. F. Hadfield and Miss Hadfield (Marton) are visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keesing (Wanganui) are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Harding, president of the Navy League Work Committee, has received a welcome offer of help from the girls of the Mount Cook School. They ar® undertaking to make garments for the children of sailors killed during the war Tho pension, particularly in the merchant service, is very small 1 , and tho mothers are more thankful for help.. The teachers and girls of. Mount Cook School sot a good example of patriotism and usefulness. It is hoped other schools may follow their lead. A most enjoyable social evening, given by the Seatoun and Bays’ Association, was held in the Seatoun Kiosk on Wednesday night. It took the form' of a progressive euchre party, followed by a dance. Those present thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and it was decided that another social should be held in a fortnight’s time. The prize-winners were: For the ladies, Miss Rosewarne and Mrs. Len. Tingey; for tho gentlemen; Messrs. H. McGurr and W. L. Palmer. Miss L. Hargreaves, who is one of tho “exchange” teachers from Lyall Bay School to Canada, was granted twelve months’ extension by the Education Board yesterday to enable her to visit tho Old Country. Dr. and Mrs. Trimble have returned to Masterton from a visit to Otaki. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Major have returned to Masterton frQjn a yJsit 1° Nelson and Christchurch. /’■ 4/ 1. Interviewed by a representative of the Sydney “Herald,” Mrs. Andrew Smith, mother of the late Sir Ross Smith, said: —“We feel most deeply the kindness which has been -shown towards us in our bereavement by the people of the Empire. We had no idea, and I am sure Ross did not know either, that such an intense interest had begn taken, in his pareer and doings, or what jan enorjnous circle of friends and admirers Ire had made. He w-as one of the mqgt modest of boys, and he was never eno who looked for praise or comment upon what he might do. If he had an object to achieve ho went straight 'away at it, and its successful completion was all he desired or thought of. “Ho had no idea when he went away to tho war,” continued Mrs. Smith, “that he would engage in flying, but there must have been an instinct born in him for something of the kind, as I remember well when he was a hoy of 12 in Scotland his great ambition always was to climb to the tops of the highest hills and mountains he could find. He had a love for high places, and I have heard’him give expression to feeling of envy at tho facility of tho flight of an eagio hawk._ There was geat depth of. character in Ross, and if there was one thing ho was desirous of carrying out successfully it was the trip.upon which he was about to embark when he met his death.” Mrs. Smith added that Sir Keith Smith would return to Australia at the same time as the remains of his brother were conveyed.

An interesting innovation in the form of a “ladies’ day” was introduced by the Auckland Rotary Dlub at its luncheon in the Town Hall concert chamber on Monday, the midday gathering being attended by tho wives and lady friends of many of the members. Professor H. W. Segar, who presided over an attendance of about 220. cordially welcomed the ladies and other guests. It was the first occasion, he said, upon which Rotarian gatherings in Auckland had been honoured by the attendance of ladies, but it was hoped that later on evening functions might be arranged in which their presence would be one of tho determining factors of success. Colonel and Mrs. Goring left by tho Niagara this week on route for England. Mrs. A. K. Arnot has returned to Masterton from a visit to jTuckland. Mrs. Stewart Hardie, wife of the British Consul at Iquiqui, who arrived recently in Auckland from Colon, is visiting relatives in Wellington. The engagement is announced of Miss Lucy Helen Airey, younger daughter of the late Mr. W. H. Airey, IftjSpector of Schools, and Mrs. Airey, ot Stanley Bay, Auckland, to Mr. Edward Noel Hogben, son of the late Mr. G. Hogben, Director of Education, and Mrs.' Hogben, of Wellington, states the Auckland “Star.” The matron of St. Mary’s Homos, Karori, wishes to thank all the donors of gifts and money which were received at tho gift tea held at the homes recently. Hayward, Limited, 226 a Lambton Quay, Wellington—A most interesting and attractive showing of suits in all the new taupe and brown shades are now on view in our showrooms, and with such a variety of colours, prices and styles, it is tho easiest thing in the world for the woman who shops with Hayward. Ltd., to bo well dressed. The best dressed woman of to-day is the woman who is always appropriately dressed. and Hayward Ltd., have tho appropriate garment for every occasion.—Do not fail to see our showing. Business as usual during alterations.—Advt. Wodillngs to bo artistic -• u'st navo Bouquets to llurmouißo wit i frocks Miao Murray. 36 Willis Street. Del!v<*»* Les anywhere in Dominion.- Advt.

iMarrlago in St, Paul's Pro-Cathedral. The marriage took place in St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral yesterday afternoon of Miss Maisie Gray, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gray, to Mr. Gordon Hadfield, eldest son of tho late Mr. Hqnry Hadfield and Mrs. Hadfield, of “Lindale,” Paraparaumu. The church had been very prettily decorated for tho occasion with foliage, native grass, and flowers, and the service was performed by the Rev. J. Edwin Jones, vicar of Wadestown. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a very graceful frock of shell pink charmeuso, with front and back panels of Scilly lace. The sleeves also were of the same lace, and the corsage was finished with a girdle of pink georgette roses and silver leaves. Floating side panels of charmeuse on the skirt were caught at the hem _ with roses of georgette- and silver tissue. Her cream tulle veil, lent-for the occasion, was held in place with a wreath of silver leaves, with, clusters of orango blossoms at the sides. A beautiful bouquet of white and pale pink flowers, with streamers of pale pink tulle, was carried. The bridesmaid was Miss Enid Whitelaw, cousin of the bride, who was wearing a frock of pale lilac taffetas with skirt in three circular frills, and embroidered with large flowers in silver thread and pink lilac beads. With her frock was worn a short lilac veil arranged in mob-cap fashion ,• and held in place by a wreath of silver leaves. She carried a bouquet of- pale lilac and pink flowers, with streamers of pale lilac tulle. She also wore her gift from the bridegroom of a string of silver beads. The best man was Mr K. Marshall, of Marton. The bride’s mother wore a frock of mole-charmeuse, with side panels of frilled georgette to match, finished with touches of gold and a- mole fur cape with black hat trimmed with ospreys. She carried a bouquet qf vellow and bronze themums. The bridegrooms mother was in a frock of navy jersey silk cloth, with loose panels embroidered in green'and gold, and a navy hat to match trimmed with a dark ostrich feather. ' Miss Kitty Hadfield wore a nasturtium-coloureAeilk jersev •cloth frock, with hat to match, finished with black velvet ribbon streamers, and Miss Hilda Hadfield was in a wedgewood blue frock, embroidered in Wack and a velours hat to match. Mrs. Whitelaw (aunt of the bride) wore a black and white frock, and hat of black cire ribbon touched with A reception was he Id a “Pendennis,” Burnell Avenue. The reception rooms were decorated with autumn flowers and foliage, and the table decorations in the o/ning room wptg of pale P an d Later the bride and bridegroom left by car for the north, the former travelling in a dove grey costume and small hat of a deeper . shade with touches of blue,.and squirrel furs Among the relatives present at the reception were: Mrs. Chatfield (aunt of the bridegroom) and Mr. R. Chatfield Mrs. Peacock, (Auckland), aunt of the bride, Miss Whitelaw MOT t d Gray Mr. F. Hadfield and Miss Hadfield (barton), Mr. S. Mr G Hadfield. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hadfield, and Miss Hadfield. Among the many friends who were also presont were: Mrs. Worry, Mrs. Tripe (senioD Mrs. R. Tait. Mrs Hoskins, Mrs. Morice and the Misses Monee (2), Professor -nd Mrs. Rankine Brown fnd Miss Brown, Mrs. and Miss Dyer, Miss Stott, Mrs Grierson Mrs. C A. Griffiths. Mrs. Shepherd, the Misses Shepherd (2), and Miss Meadows.

Wedding In the Synagogue. The wedding took place in the' Synagogue last evening of M I SB ® een , a Keesing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H Keesing, of Wanganui, to Mr. Maurice van Staveren, son of the Rev. H van Staveren and Mrs. van Staveren, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by tho bridegroom’s father In attendance upon the bride were her sister, Miss Leah Keesing, .Miss van Staveren (sister of the bridegroom l, and four little girls, Mona §olom®P (niece of the bride), Naomi anB Ruth Harris, and Zara Manoy (nieces of the bridegroom), two of whom were trainbearers and two flower girls. Mr. Isaac van Staveren attended Jus brother as best man and Messrs. P. Keesino-, J. D. Solomon, B. Manoy, and .V. Salek upheld the canopy. The bride wore a frock of ivory brocaded satin and lace over lemon georgette, with a train of lemon charmeuse, trimmed with large -white flowers, centred with lemon. Her veil was held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet. Miss Leah Keesing wore a frock of apricot charmeuse, with nn overdress of georgette, embroidered m different shades of apricot, and Miss van StaverenZvas in lemon crepe de clime. Both bridesmaids wore tulle veils to match their frocks, arranged as caps, and carried bouquets to teue. The four children were in organdi rrushn frocks, two in apricot and. two in lemon, with wreaths i» their hair. The

bride’s mother, Mrs. Keesing, were a frock of heavy black silk, with corsage embroidered in loyal blue, and deep fringe on the skirt. Her black hat was trimmed with a roval blue ostrich feather. Mrs. van Stavcren was in violet charmeuse, and bat with violet feathers to match. Mrs. Solomon, the bride’s sister, wore grey charmeuse, with a lace overdress, embroidered with cerise beads and giey feathered hat. A reception was afterwards held in the hall of the Dominion Farmers’ Institute, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. Among those who Were present were Mrs. Manov (Motueka), Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Ronald Isaacs (sisters of the bride), Misses Lena, Adelaide, and R. van Staveren, Mr. and Mrs. B van Sti'veren, Miss Salek, and Miss M Salek (aunts of the bride), Mr. and Mrs. Rothschild, Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg, Mrs. Leicester. Dr. and Mrs. Levy, Mr. and Mrs. I. Salek, Mr. and Mrs. S. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. J. Myers, Miss Rothenberg, Mrs. Mandel. The bride travelled in a brown chiffon taffetas frock, brown hat to match, and fur coat. Reception at Pioneer Club. A largely-attended reception was held at the Pioneer Club yesterday afternoon for the purpose of welcoming back Lady Stout, farewelling Miss Rothenberg, Miss Eileen Clifford, and Miss Helver, and welcoming* new members to the club. Mrs. Harcourt, the president, made a brief speech, expressing the hope that new members would find tfie club very helpful and pleasant, also the regret that was felt at parting from the three members who were leaving, even though it might be but temporarily. Lady Stout, they were all pleased to see back among them. Miss Kane followed Mrs. Harcourt with a short account of the club’s history. She also spoke of the various circles within the club for the information of the new mombers-y-the singing, arts and crafts, gardening, E.0.W., Literary Circle, the Debating Circle (newly formed for instructing members in procedure at meetings and encoiiraging their debating powers) and the bridge circle. Tea was subsequently handed around, and later Miss Eileen Clifford sang. Before tho afternoon came to an end Mrs. A. Gray presented Miss Rothenberg with a leather writing attache from the members ot the various women’s organisations, or which Miss Rothenberg had been .a member. She spoke of the. way in which Miss Rothenberg had given her services in various undertakings, haa organised many efforts., to which her exnerience had been invaluable, and had done all she could to forward any work of social service. She hoped that they would have her back among them before too long a period had claused and that she would enjoy her visit to’ Australia. Miss Rpthenberg, in replying, spoke of her a sB ®^ l . oll with the club, to which she had belonged in the days of its infancy, and after thanking the donors for their gift and kind wishes, said that all worn that made for the betterment of women and children was dear to. her, and had always claimed her, services. social . CLUB The annual meeting of tho “Gharley’s Aunt” Social Chib was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday. Over eighty members were present—a record attendance The president (Miss Hnrdmge-Maltby) was in the chair. The annual report and bal-ance-sheet was presented by the secretary (Mr. Norman Aitken), and showed the club’A financia! Ppsitwir to bd very satisfactory, the credit balance being £154 2s. Id. The membership of the club now stands at 345 members. A vote of sympathy was passed to the relatives of the late Mr.JY. W. Crawford, an old and valued ™ c ™‘ ber of the club. The election of officers resulted as follows: President Mr J. Culford Bell; vice-presidents Mesdames Aitken. Menard. Fraser, Misses Hardinge-Maltby, Atack, Guise, H on W. fearnshaw, Messrs. Jackson Latham, Atack, Marcus Marks, J. F. Carr M. A. Carr, Albert Russell, Leo Buckeridgo; committee, Mesdames Tucke r , Baudinet, Roberts, Marshall, Misses G. Shepherd, D. Guise, Ashworth, Snell, Messrs. Syon. Lee, Solomons, Oswin, McOartie, Blackie Traver B , Shillson; treasurer,. Mr. S. Boo®k, musical director. Mr. H. Cummins., secretary, Mr. Norman Aitken; as-sistant-secretary, Mr. Phipps Williams. Miss Hardinge-Maltby introduced the new president, Mr. Culford Bell to the members, and Mr. Bell, who was received with hearty applause, replied briefly, and proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring president, which was carried unanimously. It was announced that the opening night of the season would bo held m the Concert Chamber on May 18. On Sunday afternoon next the Wellington Tramways Band is givmg an onen-air concert nt 3 pm. at Lyall Bay, and a collection will be taken up in aid of the Citizens’ Day Nurseries 55 Cambridge Terrace. Given fine weather many people should find the occasion a very enjoyable one, as the band is well worth second prize-winner in the Quick-step March m the bands’ competition in February last.