WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 225, 11 June 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS u . OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe will leave Auckland on her return to Were lington to-morrow. Mrs. H. Buckleton has returned to Wellington from a visit to Morrinsville and Auckland.

Miss M. Heckler, who has been spending the past two months in Christchurch and Timaru, has returned to Masterton.

Mrs. J. Holden, of Dannevirke, is visiting her sister, Miss Macintosh, Grant Road.

Mrs. H. B. Dyer, of Mastorton, and Miss Dyer, have been spending a few days in Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. G'. J. Morrall and their daughter, who have been spending a holiday with Captain and Mrs. G. G. Smith, of Day’s Bay, have returned to Tolaga Bay.

The engagement is announced in “The Times” of April 30, of Cecil Marmaduke Pickthall, son of the late W. M. Pickthall and Mrs. Pickthall, formerly of Dartmouth, Devon, and Cevlon, to Charlotte (Chaddie) Mary, widow of Lieut.-Colonol J. C. C. Perkins. D. 5.0.. Indian Army, and second daughter of Sir Harold Beauchamp. of Wellington, New Zealand. It is understood that the wedding will take place in London in October next. The wedding took place at the Church of the Reparation, Lincoln, recently of Miss Jane Ellen Costello, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Costello, “Guelderland,” Lincoln to Mr. Patrick McDrury, eldest son of Mrs. McDrury and the late Mr. Patrick McDrury, Ladbrooks..

The engagement is announced of Kathleen Moya (Mona), only daughter of Lieut.-Colonel Mulvaney, D. 5.0., (retired), of Dublin, Ireland, now of Auckland, to Colin Spalding, youngest son of the late William Walker, Hamilton, Scotland.

A London cablegram dated June 9 states: —Although the frocking ar Epsom when the Oaks was min (ladies’ day) was mostly concealed beneatn warm wraps, the coats worn showed remarkable ingenuity. The smartest were quite short, of dark materials, closely embroidered in Russian, Persian, and Chinese designs, in exquisite colourings, interlaced with gold and silver threads, a striking feature was the length of the skirts, which were mostly below the ankle.

The death occurred in Hamilton on Thursday morning of Sister Phoebe Mary Reynolds, after an illness extending over five years. Sister Reynolds left New Zealand early in the war, and nursed New Zealand soldiers at No. 1 Stationary Hospital at the front for 12 months. She was later attached to the staff of the Walton-on-Thames Hospital, and was there during the Messines, attack. Sister Reynolds was invalided home in December, 1917, suffering from an affliction from which she never recovered. Two years ago she was admitted to the Waikato Hospital as a ! patient and her end came peacefully. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. James Reynolds; of Auckland, and a sister of Mrs. H. J. Ferguson,, of Hamilton. Sister Reynolds was accorded a military funeral.

A most enjoyable afternoon in aid of the funds of th® Karori. Road-Kel-burn branch of the Residential Nurseries. was given by Mesdsimes J. L. Griffin and Young at the former’s residence in Kelburn last Thursday. The dining room was filled with, guests playing progressive 500, and after a delicious afternoon tea had been served in the drawing room, some interesting competitions were held. Handsom prizes |were given by the hostesses and were won by Mesdams Pope, Williams. Coad. Dunsheath, Salt and Miss Isabel Williams. A small charge was made, and as a result of this effort a substantial sum will be handed over to tho nurseries.

The marriage took place, at the residence of the bride’s parents, of Miss Olive ’ Shapland, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shapland, of “Taikawhana,” Hokianga, to Mr. ’rank McKinnon, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John McKinnon, cf Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay. A wedding of interest was recently solemnised at St. Anne’s Church, Northland, when Miss Mary Erina Churchhouse, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Churchhouse, of Wellington, was married to Mr. Arthur Haldamond de Lisle, only son of Mrs. E de Lisle, late of Levin, hut now living in Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a becoming delicate grey costume with silver edgings and hat ‘ with silver and blue trimmings to match. Her shower bouquet -was of pink and white roses with maiden-hair ferns, and streamers of pink tulle and silk ribbons. Miss Gladvs Churchhouse was bridesmaid, and wore blue velvet with fox-fur trimming. Her bouquet was of pink carnations. loses and asparagus fen, finished with silver horseshoes and blue gauze ribbon. The bride’s mother wore beaded crepe-de-chine and hat to match. Mr. Leonard 0. Hughes was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in St. Anne’s Hall. Tho customary toasts were honoured and eulogistic references made to the bridal couple. Regret was expressed on behalf of local sporting, literarv and legal circles at tha gap which would be created by the bridegroom’s deuarture from the district. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. de Lisle Were farewelled as they left for their northern tour. Th guests and friends then adjourned to “Harbour View,” the residence of tho. bride’s parents, where music, and dancing concluded the dav’s festivities.

Miss Dulcie Mitchell, the well-known Christchurch singer, has returned to the south from a visit to the. North Island, in various parts of which she had been fulfilling engagements.

The Misses Campbell (2) have returned to Now Plymouth from Wellington.

Miss Dell (New Plymouth) Is visiting Wellington.

'Mrs. Massey was presented by the citizens of Dunedin with a diamondstudded wristlet watch. Acknowledging the gift on her behalf, the Prime Minister said that for the past 18 months Mrs. Massey had been practically an invalid. She was l etter now than she had keen, but it was not advisable for her to travel. If he had done any good for his fellow-citizens and anything for the State, the greater part of the credit belonged to his wife. She had lots of piuck, and she was a patriot who put her country first. A passage in the Scriptures said that “a good wife vomes fiom the and, with all leverence, he wanted to say that he had teen specially favoured in his wife. (Applause.) He could assure them that Mrs. Massey would look upon the gift as ore of her most treasured pcssesticns, and ho hoped that, not in the very far distant future, she would visit Dunedin with him. In conclusion, he again thanked the citizens in warm terms for the gift and for their hospitality towards him.

On Saturday afternoon a sale of work was held at the Girls’ College House in Hobson -Street, to help in raising funds for an asphalt tennis court which is to cost about £llO. The sale was opened by Mrs. E. W. Kane, a member of the College Board of Governors, who was introduced by the principal of the Girls’ College (Miss McLean). Mrs. Kane spoke of the important part a boarding school played in extending to country girls the advantages of higher intellectual training under the best conditions, and said that it behoved the community to give loyal support towards equipping such places as efficiently as possible. Mrs. Kane also spoke very appreciatively of the energy and enthusiasm Miss McLean had shown in the interests of the Girls College. A concert was given by college girls, members of the preparatory school and friends of the college. which was much enjoyed. The display of work, cakes, sweets, and produce on the stalls gave evidence of busy fingers during the school vacation. The boarders are to be congratulated upon the success of their efforts. as they have added £36 to their tennis court fund.

The death took place on Friday m Palmerston North. of Mrs. Susan Woodroofe. a pioneer of New Zealand, whose husband predeceased her a year ago. Born in 1850, she was married in 1871 at St. Peter’s Church, Dublin. her husband leaving in the succeeding year for New Zealand bv the ship Queen Bee, then a loiig and ardous journey. Eighteen mentns later the late Mrs. Woodroofe joined her husband in Masterton, coming oyer bv the .sailing ship Helen Denny. On (Auckland). R. and W. ,P Woodroofe went to Palmerston North, and. on Mav 20. 1921, they celebrated their golden wedding. Six spas, three daughters, and .14 grandchildren survive her. The daugnters are, Misdames E. H. Dagg M. Pickering and F. Cushing (Palmerston North), and the sons are Messrs. G. T. Woodroofe (Foxton), S. Woodroofe (Auckland), R. and W. R. Woodroofe (Te Aroha). W. S. Woodroofe (Palmerston North), H. J. Woodroofe <Fcxton). , Plain and’ Fanoy-dress Dance.

A very gay place was the big lown Hall on Saturday evening, when and fancy-dress ball, organised by Bt. Peter’s Ladies’ Guild, was held in aid of the Rev. Fielden Taylor’s work for the boys of the city. The flwr vas crowded with dancers, many cf whom wore in fancy-dress, .while ethers contented themselves with paper caps in tho gayest Of colours, masks, and any other fancy touch that seemed to them commendable. Paper dresses, ware very popular, and all sorts of idea* Yere carried into effect, and if it was not always possible to recognise what they stood for —what matter? It was a fancy-dress, and its wearer was out for an evening’s enjoyment, lhere were pierrots, pierettes, and carnivals galore, representatives of every industry under the sun nearly, a cherubic Father Christmas, a tramwavs representative a lampshade, truculent pirates. South Sea Islanders, jesters. Maori men and Maidens, Red Indians, cowboys, Good Luck, huntsmen, jockeys, Queen of Hearts, a “Keep off the grass” sign (the wearer being enfolded in a grass g.een rule), the Union Jack, Stars and Stupes, New Zealand, Dutch girls,. Quakers, and man* more representations, ihe judges of the costumes were Mrs. McVicar and Mrs. Chatfield, who decided that the best were those worn by Miss Beryl Robinson (v.ho represented New Zealand) and Mr. Peat (who represented a swarthy Mexican cowboy). The Grand March was headed by two pipers in full dress, Who afterwards played a waltz on their bagpipes, for which they were encored. Another feature of the evening was the Chinese orchestra, who arrived about half-past 10 o’clock , and played. This was quite a novel touch, and the first time in Wellington that East and West have oome together in a ballroom. The Rev. Fielden Taylor was present for part of the eiening, and handed the prizes to the wearers of the best fancy-dress costumes. A counter supper was served, the arrangements being in the hands of one of the committees of ladies. The joint secretaries were Mrs. Knibbs and Mrs. Ilsley, with Mrs. Claridgo as ticket secretary. The hall had been duped with flags, which made a bright setting for the dancers, and Tutschka’s orchestra provided the music for the dancing—part from the Chinese orchestra. There were not so many onlookers in the galleries as at some of the previous dances, for the simple reason that they preferred to dance.