SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 171, 7 April 1923, Page 14

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By

Imogen.)

After a holiday at Mount Egmont, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goldberg and daughter have returned to Wellington.

i Mr. and Mrs. Cook (Marton) left : Christchurch on Wednesday on their return from a visit to the south. Mrs- 0. H. Lucena left yesterday to visit friends in Auckland and Rotorua. ... Miss Macdonnell (Hastings) is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie Smith » (Hawke’s Bay) have been touring the ..South Island,' and spend some days in c, Christchurch before returning north. '** Mrs. and Miss Stewart, who have been living for some time in Christchurch, left by the Corinthic yesterday on their return. to Scotland. Andre Skalski, pianist, who arrived in Auckland from Australia the other day with the intention of touring New -Zealand, has, it is stated, insured his "fingers at £lOOO per finger. Two Christchurch girls who have 'made a study of dancing—Misses Beatrice Shearshy and Ruby Wilding—are ' now linked up with J. C. Williamson’s pantomime, ‘‘The Forty Thieves,” at present showing in Auckland. ~=-' Miss M. Lorimer, of the Girls’ Col- - lege, Nelson, arrived in London on -'February 23 (says a correspondent). • Bho will probably leave on her return --'to New Zealand some time in November. At St. John’s Church, Latimer 'Square, Christchurch, the marriage "took place of Mr. P. D. Mansell, for 'many years a member of the Christchurch Telegraph Office staff, and Miss -Catherine McFedries, daughter of Mrs. ;‘J. McFedries, Linwood, and formerly "■’a supervisor of the Telephone Denartfment, Christchurch. i The wedding was solemnised at the -.■Catholic Church, Lower Hutt, on ■"April 2 by tho Rev. Father Lane, of 'Miss Philomena Drennan, youngest •"daughter of the late Mr. P- Drennan, •»«ind Mrs. Drennan, Westport, to Mr. Edward Nash, sixth son of Mr. and .-Mrs. T. Nash, Auckland. The bride, who was given away by he r brother, -.wore a frpek of white charmeuse satin, trimmed with shell pink and pearls, her veil being fastened with orange "blossoms. Miss Olive Walker, the -bridesmaid, wore a pale Nne satin -frock trimmed with silver .tissue, and -■carried a beautiful bouquet of flowers. -.Mr. F. Hall, brother-in-law of the Bride, was best man. Little Moyra ..Hall (flower girl), was daintily dressed in French het trimmed with shell .pink, and dotted with roses. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. F. -Hall. Wakefield Street, friends being present. The Rev. Father Lane proJtosed the toasts, and later the bride and bridegroom left for Auckland, Mrs. Nash wearing a gabardine costume trimmed with braid, and hat to matchWeddings to be artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion.—Advt.

“Apsley” Robe Street, St. Kilda, the home of the bride’s parents, lavishly decked with gold and hennashaded dahlias and vivid blue delphiniums, was the scene of the wedding on March 21, of Mr. Louis Salek, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Salek, “The Terrace,” Wellington. to Miss Esther Alteon, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Altson, by Rev. J. Danglow, assisted by Rov. J. Falk, states the “Jewish Herald,” Melbourne. The bride, given away by her father, wore an exquisite New Ytfrk robe of ivory crepe charmante heavily embroidered in seed pearls and diamente. The handsome • veil of Brussels point lace had bcun worn by live generations of the bride’s mother’s family; her flowers were a shower bouquet of golden roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Naomi Altson, sister of the bride, who wore a gown of burnt orangeiridescent sequins mounted on georgette, with a toning Gainsborough hat; Miss Vai Stoneham, who wore orange chiffon velours with a large picture hat; and Miss Ray Wood, who chose orange georgette, diamente -trimmed and hat en suite. Three maids carried gilt baskets filled with delphiniums and autumn-tinted foliage and fruits. Elsie Rothborg and Felicity Hill acted as train-bearers in lemon and blue frocks, and posies to match. The best man was Mr. G. and V. Davis, and Messrs. V. Salek David, and Charles Altson, and Hal Soulwick, were groomsmen. The groom gave his bride skunk fur afid to the maids gold brooches. About 70 quests sat down to a wedding dinner at “Apsley,” after which Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Altson entertained 250 . guests at a dance and supper at Wickliffe. The bride’s mother wore black crepe, heavily jetted, and carried a bouquet of red roses. Mr. and Mrs. Salek arrived from Melbourne via Sydney this week, On Wednesday afternoon a large number of the competitors at the Napier Musical and Elocutionary Society’s competitions were the guests ot the society at afternoon tea at Blythes tea rooms. Music was provided by an orchestra of seven instruments. Those present made many remarks appreciative of the kindness of the society s Officials. Visiting competitors particularly were grateful to the society fbi its efforts to make their stay in Napier an enjoyable one. The Y.W.C.A. board of directors and girls’ department club leaders are inviting all girls’ department members to tea at the association to-morrow ni"ht. Members will proceed after tea to Kent Terrace Church, whore the girls’ department church parade is to take place. With the near approach of the Trentham autumn.races comes the imperative need of smart apparel, so ladies wishing to appear extra stylish at this meeting should not fail to call early and procure one of Snackman and Thompson’s smart imported costumes, or overcoats. These are specially created by their oversea experts, and all are extremely reasonable in price. Call to-day at Spackman and Thompson, 240 Lambton Quay.—Advt.

Mrs. Bernard Dudley has returned to Lower Hutt from Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Melody, who have been competing in the Otago tennis championships, have returned to Wellington.

It will bo learned with great regret by those interested in Scots College, Wellington, that Miss J. Wilkie, formerly of Christchurch, has been advised to resign her position as matron at the college on account of ill-health.

The university tournament ball, held in tho Art Gallery, Dunedin, on Monday evening was a brilliant success. The decorations were carried out in blue and gold, the colours of Otago University. while the arms of the New Zealand University and the various colleges were displayed on the walls. The spirited music played by Flint’s Jazz Band soon had tho large crowd of dancers in great good 'humour, while showers of confetti and many-coloured streamers lent a carnival touch to the scene. Those present included a large number of the staff of Otago University and their wives. During an interval, Mrs. Batchelor presented the cups and trophies won during the tournament.

Referring to the work of the W.N.R. Girls’ Club in caring for the soldiers’ graves at Karori, Mrs. Tripp, at last night’s annual meeting of the "W.N.R., emphasised the fact that flowers would always be most gratefully received for this work. Saturday was the only day that members of the club had leisure, and unfortunately on that day the tramcars to Karori were always very full, making it a difficult matter for girls laden with flowers, to travel out there. It would be a much appreciated act if motor-car owners would lend assistance.

The wedding ;of Major I*. C. A. Bridgman, of Dunedin, a kinsman of the Earl of Bradford, to Lady Gladys Honor Ward, was the occasion of immense local interest in Staffordshire, thousands of people being present in the parish church and near it, states a London correspondent. The tenants at Himley had put up an arch near the church bearing the words “Long life and happiness,” and the avenue from the lychgate to the church was strewn with flowers by a guard of village children. The bride is very well known in the hunting field, and two of her favourite hunters awaited her arrival near the . church porch. Each horse bore a roomy pannier, ‘from which favours and wedding cake wero afterwards distributed to the people of tho village. Lord Dudley gave away his daughter.

On Thursday evening the Rambler .Tjadies’ Hockey Club held their annual meeting, and once more the club expect to be a strong one with a number of fresh members to brighten things up. They will be entering two teams, senior and junior. Miss L. Dick was re-elected field captain and Miss Wilkins was re-elected club captain. Miss Simon was elected to tho secretaryship and Miss Farrell treasurer. A series of dances will bo held during the season by the club in the hope of swelling their funds. On Saturday, April 14 the club will commence practising at Karori Park.

The marriage took place in St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral on Wednesday last of Miss Gweneth Hardwick, to Mr. Godfrey Haughton, of Pirie Street, "Wellington. The Ven. Archdeacon Johnson officiated, and the bride was given away by her uncle. Mr. Oakley. Miss Arrowsmith was bridesmaid, and the best man and groomsman were Mr. W. Grubb and Air. Vivian Haughton. Tho bride wore a cream satin gown draped with lace and veil with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid was in pale pink georgette, with a black hat trimmed with tiny rosebuds. The report of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Cemetery Committee (W.N.R.) presented at the annua] meeting last evening, showed the financial position as satisfactory, the balance being £169 7s. 6d. The donations for the year included £2OO, presented by Airs. Hope Lewis (allocated for part payment of the Luch gate), and £lO given by girls of Queen Margaret College. The Misses M. and D. Rose (Wellington) have taken their homeward passage by the s.s. Rotorua, which should be ready to sail at the end of March, says a London correspondent. They have had a very pleuant time in England. Their headquarters have been in London with their grandmother, Mrs. H. Rose, but they have stayed with relatives in Scotland and in various parts of England.

A very well known resident of Wellington in the person of Mrs. S. Boxall, of 40 Pirie Street, passed away on Sunday evening last. Mrs. Boxall who is a cousin of Dean Fitchett and of the Rev. Dr. Fitchett, of the Methodist Church. Melbourne, was born in Geelong, Victoria, 71 years <ago, and came to New Zealand with her husband in 1878. After a short residence in Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Boxall settled in Wellington, where they have resided ever since. Tl.e family belonged to the Methodist Church, and for some years were associated with the Taranaki Street Church. For many years now they have attended Trinity Church, Wellington South, where Mrs. Boxall was loved and esteemed by all who knew her. As teacher in the school, as vicepresident of the Ladies’ Guild, and in other capacities, she rendered _ valuable services. Sho was also active in W.C.T.U. circles, being treasurer of the Wellington District Union. Interested in all temperance works, she rendered signil service in connection with the last Prohibition campaign. Mrs. Boxall also interested herself in work among girls. That this work was deeply appreciated was shown by the beautiful floral tributes sent.

During March the number of girls and women who took advantage of the Y.W.C.A. cafeteria and lounge came close, on to 80L>0. Lunch time in the association is a busy hour for those who help in the serving of the meal — for an hour and it. half there is a. constant stream of girls passing through. After lunch girls may rest and sew in tho lounge, or enjoy the latest magazines or their own book in tho sunny reading-room, and may use the time in the quiet of the writingroom.

Lady Northcliffe Married. Lady Northcliffe, widow of Lord Northcliffe, who died last year, has married Sir Robert Hudson. The marriage was solemnised t>y special license in the chapel of Hartlebury Castle, the Ihshop ol Worcester officiating. Sir Charles Russell gave the bride away. — Reuter.

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Abraham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Abraham, to _ Mr. Lawrence Sherriff, of Wanganui, was celebrated last Wednesday at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North. The bride wore a soft satin dress and beautiful +>- a in "f exquisite old Limerick lace: her veil of creamy embroidered tulle had been worn by many brides, and was held in place with clusters of orange blossom. The bridesmaids were Miss Betty Abraham and Miss Elfreda Caldwell, cousins of the bride, and Miss Phyllis Bloomfield (Auckland). They wore quaint blue taffeta frocks, with right bodices and lon- full skirts, the gatherings' held at the sides with rrauve and blue flowers. Light posies of blue end mauve flowers were held on either side of the head with a blue and silver band. They carried bouquets of shaded purple and blue flowers frilled with mauve tulle. The decorations of the church also carried out the colour scheme of blue and mauve. A small reception was held afterwards at “Risby,” the home of the hr ide’s parents. The rooms had been arranged with masses of mauve and blue flowers—the hydrangeas and delphiniums being particularly beautiful. After the usual toasts and speeches, the bride and bridegroom left by motor-car amidst a shower of mauve and blue confetti and streamers, and several kerosene tins neatly fixed to the car, the bride travelling in a brown gabardine coat frock and small upturned brown velvet hat.

Hunting circles in England have barely iecovered from the entirely undignified squabble between the followers of Colonel Selby-Lowndes and Lord Dahn as to who shall be master of the Whaddon Chase than they have had another bombshell thrown into their midst, says an English paper. This is the demand of several ladies in various parts of the country to be allowed to take part in the point-to-point races that the various hunts will shortly be holding. It is difficult to find any valid reason for their continued exclusion, and there are certainly many well-known women riders who readily come tn mind who would give all their male competitors a. very stiff race in an event of this description, but there is very «trnnuous opposition to this innovation in many quarters, and a, great deal of prejudice will have to be surmounted.

Tho physical training class at the Y.W.C.A. will begin next Monday night. Miss Williamson is also training course, open to all club leaders and folk-dancing. The leaders’ training course open to all club leaders and Bible class leaders on payment of a small registration fee outside the association, will begin next week.

A donation of £5OO has been made to the Auckland branch of the Blanket Society by Mr. J. L. R. Bloomfield. This is in memory of his wife, who was president of the society for tho three years prior to her death. Mrs. Bloomfield was an enthusiastic worker and supporter of the Plunket Society, and hoped to see tho day when ' Auckland, like 'Wanganui, should have a Karitane hospital. With Mr. Bloomfield’s approval, the society has decided to reserve the £5OO donation for the erection of a memorial ward in the Karitane hospital which it is propossd to establish as soon as funds are available. H is also intended to associate the naine of Mrs. B'oomfield permanently with the hospital when it is established.

Nurse Pinhey, of Masterton, who recently passed her final examinations, has bten appointed to take charge of tho Motueka district in connection with the State dental aid to the children scheme. Nurse Bannister, formerly of Masterton, who has also passed, her final examinations,, has been appointed to a similar position in the Hamilton district.

To-morrow is girls’ day in the Wellington Y.W.C.A. Special services are being planned for girls, under 20. In the afternoon the service will be specially-planned for girls’ department girls and their friends. Miss Ella Fair will be the speaker. The service to-morrow will be conducted mostly by..members of the girls' department; and all girls, especially the younger girls, are very cordially invited to be present.

The monthly meeting of the district W.C.T.U., was held yesterday after noon, when Mrs. Johnson Wright pre sided. Mrs. Evans, M.A., read the resolutions passed at the convention, and gave a full explanation of each one. The union suffered the loss of a. capable, earn.est and devoted worker. Mrs. Boxall, of 40 Pirie Street, treasurer and also Dominion superintendent of Flower, Mission and Philanthropic work, passed away on April 1. She was connected with the temperance movement all her life, and was one of the earliest members of ths W.C.T.U.. being president of the Wellington district union for seven years, and treasurer for the lost kv*» veara. Over twenty years ago she, with others, opened evening classes for girls occupied during the day, and as many ss twenty or thirty sirls would attend two'or three evenings each week. The rooms at 35 Constable Street were purchased, and this became the home of the Girls’ Association. Hero they ’lot only learned needlework, but were brought under the kindiv influences, religious nd educative, of band of x'omen associated with Mrs. Boxall. Every Christmas it was her custom to go to the factories and laundries with flowers, and illuminated texts, for each of the girls, with loving advice and sympathy. In ths W.C.T.U. it would be difficult to find one to equal het in the faithful, conscientious service she rendered, and her gentlfi loving spirit would be felt for many a., long •ear among her fellow workers in the South Wellington W.C.T.U.