WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 53, 27 November 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS I ._OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Sydney Smith (Auckland) is visiting Wellington. Dr. Ada Paterson returned last week from a visit to Auckland. Miss P. Osborn (Christchurch) is spending a few weeks in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. David Peacock are due to arrive in Wellington next month on their return from a visit to England.

The friends of Mrs. I. Salek, the Terraco, will be glad to hear that sho is a little better though still confined to her room.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Cracroft Wilson, Miss Wilson, and Mr. 11. - Wilson, Christchurch, intend leaving by the Uliniaroa on December 13 for a visit to Great Britain.

Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Macandrew who camo to Wellington for the wedding of their son, Mr. Alister H. Macandrew to Miss Elaine de Lautour, have left on their return to Dunedin.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Moss are expected to arrive in Wellington within the next fortnight, on their return from a visit to England. They left by the Narkunda, and will tranship at Sydney for Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Fowler, lately’ of Melbourne, arrived in Wellington yesterday by tho Maunganui. They intend to make their permanent residence in the Dominion.

Miss May Gardiner was ordained a deaconess at the sessions of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand at St. Paul’s Church, Christchurch, last week. The moderator, the Rev. Dr. J. Cumming, of Dunedin, performed the ceremony. Miss Gardiner will he appointed to Nuhaka.

Hostesses for the Community Club this week are as follow: —-Tuesday, Mrs. J. Abel: Wednesday, Mrs. David Bows; Thursday, Mrs. V. R. Gunn; Friday, Mrs. G. H. Longley; Saturday, Mrs. J. P. Firth ; Sunday, Mrs. Chatfield: Monday, Wellington South Nursing Division.

Miss Annie Hamann has been appointed matron at Port Chalmers Hospital, the appointment to bo reviewed at the end of six months. Dr. Marcan A. Radcliffe Taylor has been appointed surgeon in charge of the orthopaedic department, Dunedin Hospital •

Mrs. Garcia Webster and Miss Webster are passengers by the Ruahine for Wellington from England. Dr. Webster, who is a well-known ophthalmic specialist in Wellington, intends remaining until December, with a view to visiting Ireland and Franco in connection with hospital work.

Early on Tuesday morning at the residence of her parents. “Riverlea,” Amberley, Miss Nancy Rhodes passed quietly away. Miss Rhodes was in her twenty-first year and was universally beloved by the whole district. Her quiet, unassuming and genial manner made for her many friends and her parents, who are well known in the Amberley and surrounding districts, have the sympathy of the residents in their bereavement. The funeral, which was held on Wednesday, was of a private nature.

A correspondent writes from Turnkina: —“A day or two ago I noticed a paragraph in your napor saying that Dr. Gnnn was back and in charge of the health camp here. Dr. Gunn has not, yet, come Lack, and the rump han been run in charge of Nurse Wise, with the assistance of Dr. Bakewcll, school doctor for the Wellington district. Dr Gunn we expect will be back this week, and will then take charge. Tn the incaiithne the camp has gone on most satisfactorily under the two ladies mentioned.”

Holy Trinity Church Greymouth, was the scene of the wedding on November 23, of Miss Kura Allison, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JI. H. Allison, Shakespeare Street, Greymouth, and Mr. George Norman Kyngdbn, of Wellington, and formerly of Greymouth The service was fully choral. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a frock of white figured crepe de chine, with l° n K bodice, petalled skirt, and girdle or mraugc blossoms. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a half circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet. Miss Allison (Rangiora), cousin of the bride, was the only bridesmaid. She wore a frock of jade green georgette, with silver girdle, silver shoes and stockings, and silver-grey hat with touches of pink. Her bouquet was of pink roses and sweet peas. Mr. Kyngdon’s brother was best man. Mrs: Allison, mother of tho bride, wore navy blue and white striped taffeta and a navy hat.

Tlio Now Zealand friends of Miss Iris Montgomery (eldest daughter of Mr. M . H. Montgomery, of Little River, Canterbury) will be interested to hear that she has just been awarded a further certificate by the Association of O|>eratic Dancing of Great Britain. The examiners included Madame Adela Genee, Madame Lucia Cormani, Miss Phyllis Bidc'.ls, and M. Espinosa, writes a London correspondent. Miss Montgomery began her career as a pupil of Miss Beere (Wellington). Since then she had been studying for two years under M. Espinosa. M. Espinosa was. a prominent figure in the old Empire ballots, and comes of a family of dancing niacstros. He received his tuition from his father, Leon Espinosa, who was the nupil of the seven greatest masters of the early nineteenth century. While undergoing her course of training, Miss Montgomery obtained an engagement with the Lasky Famous Players’ Film Corporation, supporting M ; ss Betty Comnson in a Hawaiian dance. It is her intention to inaugurate a school of ballet and ballroom dancing in Christchurch. Madame Genee. before whom Miss Montgomery appeared 'on the occasion of her second examination, was interested to hear that she hailed from New Zealand, nnd she -rmveved her greetings io that country, of which she holds such pleasant memories. Miss Montgomery is a granddaughter of Sir James and Lady Allen.

Wo have pleasure in advising you that, owing to pressure of business, wr- have been obliged to secure larger, more central and more up-to-date premises for the convenience cf our clients. In our new salons. Indies are assured of the strictest confidence and privacy, and can at all times depend upon the ability and courtesy of our professional staff, who will ho in attendance at 68 Willis Street (under the Ambassador) on nnd after December 1. 1923. Stamford and Co., hairworkers nnd toilet specialists, 123 Cuba Street.—Advt. Weddings to be artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion.—Advt.

Miss Q. Johnson is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Noel Johnson, Hamilton.

Mr. and Mrs. A roller Bunny (Ahiarulie, Carterton), arc visiting Auckland.

Mrs. C W. Salmon arrived Lack from Australia by the Maunganui yesterday.

The marriage will shortly take place between Miss Maud Bolton, daughter of Air. and Mrs. S. Bolton, Dote, Paliiatua, and Mr. Noel Grant, third son of Mrs. and tho late John Grant, ‘ Grantully,” Woodville, states an exchange.

At last night’s meeting of the Technical College Board of Governors the resignation of Miss Simpson from the staff of tho college was accepted with regret. -Mr- J. H. Howell, the director, mentioned that Miss Simpson was shortly to bo married, and r.ll the members wished her every happiness in the future.

A large circle of friends will greatly regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Virtue, wife of Mr. R. M. Virtue, of Telford Terrace, Oriental Bay, which took place yesterday. Airs. Virtue had been in indifferent health for some time. The deceased lady was the second daughter of the late Air. David. Robertson, of Wellington, and she is survived by her husband and three sons

Recent news received in Wellington from Mary Butler states that she and her sister were leaving England for a visit to Paris. They had been travelling all over England, ard intended to spend some time on the Continent.

Tire Very Rev. Dean Mayne officiated at the wedding in St. John’s Cathedral, Napier, on Saturday afteruoon of Aliss Dorothy Russell, only daughter of Mr- 11. J. Russell, of Napier, to Afr. Horace Vivian Kerr, only son of Mr. Valter Kerr, M.A., also of Napier. The Misses Nancy eVautier ana Jean Russell were bridesmaids, and Air. Walter Holland best man A reception was subsequently held at the residence of Airs. A autier, aunt of the bride.

The township of Bulls was named after two of its pioneer settlers, Messrs. James and Charles Bull. Many residents of that and the surrounding districts will extend to Mr. Charles Bull, of Aorangi (and to his daughter, Mrs. A. F. Fitznerbert, of To Awe Awa Street) their .sincere sympathy in the loss of his life’s partner, Airs. Bull, states the “Manawatu Times.”

Members of the Welsh Society of Wellington met on Saturday evening to meet Mrs. Jones and her two daughters, members of the Welsh Society of Christchurch. A very pleasant evening was spent and a most delightful programme was presented. Those taking part were Airs Wilman, Aliss Jones, Little, C. and M. Rees, Miss Bassett. Air. and Airs. Tucker, ano Air. Boock. Airs. Tucker, Aliss Jones, and Aliss Bassett were at the piano. Altogether a very pleasant evening was spent and was brought to a close by tho singing of the Welsh National Anthem by the gathering.

The marriage took place last Thursday at St. Peter’s Church. Hamilton, of Miss Geraldine Alary Wooldridge, t.) Mr. AV. F. Fowlds, son of the Hon. George and Airs. Fowlds of Auckland. Tho Ven. Archdeacon Cowie cflici'itcd, and the service was choral. 'Hie bride wore a gown of white chiffon velvet trimmed with silver tissue roses and made with a train of white georgette brocaded with chiffon velvet. Iler veil, of Brussels net, was held in place with a wreath of velvet leaves, orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of Aladonna lilies, with sprigs of heather and orange blossom. Two little bridesmaids, Cicely Bell and Alargaret Fowlds attended her, dressed in Kate Greenaway frocks of lavender taffetas with silver lace caps, and carrying early Victorian posies. Two little pages. Theo Johnson and Irwin Bailey, carried the train. They were dressed in white taffetas, frilled blouses, and long blue satin trousers, buttoning up at the ankles, Air. Noel Johnson, bro-ther-in-law of the bride, gave her away, and Air. J. Seabrooke was best man. Later a reception was held by Air. and Airs. Noel Johnson at their residence, a large number of guests being present.

The marriage took place in Scots Church, Seatoun, on November 20, of Mr. V. Illingworth, only son of Mrs. Everett, Terraces Hotel, Taupo, to Miss Thelma McLeod, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McLeod, of Wellington, formerly of Masterton. The Rev. Inglis officiated, and Mrs. Robertson, of Rotorua., played the wedding march. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white satin made with long sleeves of heavy silk lace and a fish-tail train. The veil was bordered with ostrich feather trimming, and fell in long folds over the satin train of the dress. A bridal sheaf of wh'.te roses was carried. Miss Jessie McLeod attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of heliotrope taffetas made in early Victorian fashion with a lemon coloured hat trimmed with a big bow of heliotrope and grey tulle. She carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and ' roses. Mr. IV. Kelpe. of Wanganui, was best man. After the ceremony the relatives and a few intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. McLeod, the latter receiving in a frock of navy satin grenadine and black hat with ospreys. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of champagne coloured jersey silk and hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Illingworth leftlater for the north the latter travelling in a frock of grey satin marocain and electric blue georgette hat with wrap of fawn French satin cloth.

To speak French so that one enn be understood cf the French people, rather than to read it or to plough thiough dull exercises is the ambition of tho normal student, observes a writer in the “Westminster Gazette.” Yet. if two nr three people gather together wtili the laudable desire to improve their ‘‘speakin”-” French, does tho gift of tongues - descend upon them ? Sadly we must confess that the plague of paralysis is usually the outcome of such a gathering! Brains and tongues alike refuse to act, and tho whole business becomes either boredom in excelsis or a' farcical comedy. A much better plan is to procure some volume of French plays, modern and therefore colloquial, and foi the meinIrers of the circle, each with n typewritten copy of his part to read the plav in parts, each member keeping to his'part. As it is likely that everyone will have practised in seclusion at home, a very useful and effortless memory task is accomplished, and sentences become so familiar that to reproduce them is easy, and produces no fatal self-consciousness. For beginners children’s plays arc advisable, because thus Hie student is not confronted with too many idiomatic sentences, and more confidence is felt. Confidence is tho thing that should be aimed for above everything else if any great progress is Io bo made.