WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 56, 30 November 1923, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dr. McKißop, Seacliff Dunedin, and Mrs. McKillop are visiting Wellington. Mrs. H. Fisher left last evening for a visit to Nelson and will stay at W’ainui House. Miss G. K. Marshall has been appointed assistant at Porirua School, and Miss B. Gourlay at Otaki. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Preshaw will leave Wellington on December 7 for B auj oewa ngie, Java. Miss Vera Brunette is staying with Mrs. M. Fowler, Feilding, for the races.

Miss Greenwood, physical drill instructress for the Canterbury Education Board, will leave in March next for England, where she .will take a refresher course.

<tt The engagement is announced of Norah, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Armstrong, of Akitio, to Mr. Ivan Knight, of Dannevirke.

Miss H. R. Dalrymple has been elected president of the Dunedin Naturalists Field Club on the nomination of Mr. Williams, the retiring president.

A gift of geological specimens and Maori curious lias been received at the Girls’ College from the estate of Mrs. A. Kaye.

Miss Ethelwyn Kirk arrived from Sydney this week on a holiday visit to her parents, Professor and Mrs. Kirk.

The Misses Hardy, of New York, leave to-day for Australia and later they go on to Africa after having spent several weeks touring New Zealand. Miss Hardy is a teacher in a girls’ commercial college in New York, and her sister, Miss Marion Hardy, is a member of the Agricultural Department in the State of Vermont. Miss Hardy has been investigating the Dominion’s educational ' administration of secondarv schools on behalf of tho Secondary School Teachers’ Institute of New York. During her stay in Christchurch a meeting between her and the trades union secretaries at the Trades Hall was arranged by Mr. G. Manning, secretary of the W.E.A. Mr. E. J. Howard, M.P., introduced Miss Hardy, who spoke for a quarter of an hour on the relationship between the Teachers’ Institute and the Labour movement jn the United States, and on the work of the American Federation of Labour. A discussion followed on the . different forms of organised labour in New Zealand. The trades union secretaries supplied Miss Hardy with literature relating to the Labour movement in the Dominion and to the working of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Miss Hardy hopes to be present at the world’s conference on adult education to be hold during October next.

Of interest both to Christchurch and Wellington residents was a wedding celebrated, on Tuesday afternoon, at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, Christchurch, by- the Rev. O. Fitzgerald. The bride was Bertha, youngest daughter of Mrs. E. Robson, Hill’s Road, and the bridegroom was David Charles Hamilton Florance, Professor of Physics at Victoria University College, Wellington, and youngest son of Mrs. E. Florance, Caledonian Road. Tho church was decorated with arum lilies and daisies by the children of the Sydenham School, where Miss Robson had been mistress. Dr. C. A Cottori, of Victoria College, was the best man, and the organist was Mr. A. Lilly. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Gfeorge Shipley, her brother-in-law. wore a draped gown of old gold brocade, caught at one side with a trail of myrtle and orange blossoms, while from the shoulders a cavalier-eape of fine gold lace fell and formed the sleeves. A chaplet of gold leaves and orange blossom held to tho head a long veil of amber tulle, and a bouquet of golden yellow roses was carried. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Dougall, whose frock of wistaria mauve georgette was headed in silver. Her large black hat was oranmented with ribbon streamers caught at one side with a jy>sy of flowers, and she carried a bouquet of pastel tinted sweet peas. Ruth and Jocelyn Hollis, nieces of the bride, and Jean Florance, a niece of the bridegroom, were the little flower-girls. They wore georgette frocks of pink, eali de nil, and powder blue respectively, which were composed almost entirely of tiny frills. In their hair they wore wreaths of. pink forget-me-nots, and each carried a posy of flowers. A small reception, was afterwards held at the home of ,the bride’s mother, Mrs. Robson, who received the guests, wearing a braided costume of black gabardine and a black hat, with upturned brim. A noteof colour was supplied by the ornament of scarlet which trimmed tho hat and the bouquet of scarlet roses which was carried. When the newlymarried pair left by. motor for their wedding trip tho bride wore a threepiece costume of navy blue marocain embroidered with . Egyptian designs, and ornamented with facings of fawn silk. Her hat of silver tissue was trimmed with posies of blue and amber, and she carried a wrap of black zenana cloth lined with mo’.e-colourcd satin, and made with a collar of mole fur.

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A MASONIC BALL BRIGHT SCENE AT TOWN HALL. A decorative scheme full of coloured effects was carried out in the Town Hall last evening, when a Masonic hall to celebrate the installation of His Excellency Viscouut Jellicoo as Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge of New Zealand, was hleld. Streamers in every colour of the rainbow had been used, long strands covering the outside of the galleries, draping the front of the stage and hanging in long ends from the coloured shades over tho electroliers. The organ, loft had been hidden from view by a scrcpn of black and purple stripes banked at tho sides with foliage, and festoojis of purple drapery and foliage ornamented the pillars. The vestibule leading into the big chamber had been turned into an arbour with quantities of foliage plants and bush shrubs, lit with, tiny coloured electric lights, and the staircase had also been banked with bush foliage. Drapings of flags added further touches of colour to the general decorative effect. Supper was served in tho Concert Chamber, the long tables having been arranged with baskets and vases of sweet peas and other flowers. His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral, who was attended by Captain >Southby A.D.C., wa received by the Hon. H. L. Michel, Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful G. Russell, I’.G.M., Colonel G. Barclay, P.G.5..W., and Brigadier-General Hart, W.M. Lodfee, Wairarapa. From all over New Zealand Masons have foiegathered here in Wellington, and tho past ccuplo of days have been very lull with business and pleasure jdiciously combined. Last evening it was pleasure that brought them together, and there was a very big attendance of dancers at the ball. Among those who were present were Mrs. C, W. Neilson, wlio was wearing sapphire blue charmeuse draped with silver embroideries: Mrs. Hart (Masterton). primrose coloured brocade touched with turquoise blue; Mrs. Little, electric blue charmeuse, diraped with lace; Mrs. Preston, black charmeuse; Mrs. B. E. Murphy, dark brown georgette beaded with white; Mrs. Cate, tur-

ouoise blue charmeuse with panels of

moonlight sequins; Mrs. H. Hobbs, grey charmouse caught at side with a crystal beaded ornament f Mrs. Vine, black charmeuse; Miss Ellison, sapphire blue lace over white satin; Mrs. Woodward, primrose satin draped with gold lace; Mrs. Moore, black and white Ince frock: Miss Moore, deep blue velvet draped over cream lace and lace fichu on the corsage; Mrs. Barclav (Christchurch), amethyst marocain and lace: Mrs. Parton, rose pink satin: Miss Guise, white charmeuse draped with georgette and crystal trimming; Mrs. Haselden, green satin corsage over cream lace piped with the green; Mrs. Campbell, deep bine charmeuse and lace; Mrs. Nicol, black charmeuse and georgette; Miss Darling, green charmeuse draped over lace; Mrs. Bird, black satin and lace; Mrs. McKillop. rose marocain. frock; Miss Dorothy Tanner, blue satin draped over white lace : also Most Worshipfill Brother T. Ross, P.G.M. (Dunedin) : Most Worshipful Brother S. C. Bingham (Christchurch), and Mrs Bingham; Most Worshipful Brother J. J. Dougall, I’.G.M. (Cliristehurch) ; Right Worshipful Brother R. W. Wgtts. P.D.G.M.: Past Deputy Grand Master T. A. Peterkin. Right Worshipful Brother G. Powley. P.D.G.M.

(Auckland) ; Right Worshipful Brother J. W. Ellison. P.P.G.M.: Very Worshipful Brother Rod, P.G.D.C. (Christchurch), and Mrs. Rod; Very Worshipfill Brother Rishworth. P.G.D.C., and Mrs. Rishworth: Very Worshipful Brother Hilary, G.T. (Cliristehurch), and Mrs. Hilary: Very Worshipful Brother Williams,G.R.; Very Worshipful Brother Eastwood, P.P.B. ('Christchurch) : Very Worshipful Brother Hobbs, P.P.G.P.; Worshipful Brother Preston. P.G.8.8.; Worshipful Brother Tagle. G.D.C.. and Mrs. Tagle: ‘Worshipful Brother Vine. Worshipful Brother McKillop; and many more iVorshinful Masters of city and suburban lodges and) delegates from every lodge in New Zealand. The ladies’ committee, who assisted with the arrangements, comprised: Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Preston. Mrs. Parton. Mrs. Seaton. Mrs. Neilson. Mrs. Menzies, Mrs. Hobbs, and Mrs. Wilson, The chairman of the general committee was C. W. Neilson. P.G.R., and H. Hobbs. P.G.S., lion, secretary. Arts and Crafts Party. Yesterday afternoon Lady Gibbes entertained the Arts and Crafts Circle of tho Pioneer Club, of which she is president, at a delightful party at the club as a wind-up to the year’s activities. Beautiful flowers decorated the big reception room and on the table which headed the room were big bowls of delphinium and roses shading from pale pink to red.'The other tables were also arranged with flowers and all about the room, on stands and window shelves, were more flowers, a great many of which had been sent to Lady Gibbes. The Arts and Crafts Circle now has a very large membership, and it was a very cheery party that, sat down for tea. Later Lady Gibbes made a particularly happy little speech, touching upon the growth of the circle, which had begun four years ago with three members, and which now numbered forty or more. She complimented members upon the work they had achieved, particularly with raffia, with which they had made some very beautiful things and recommended the circle to all who wishto grow young. Lady Gibbes made special mention of the great help that had been given by Mrs. Butler, vice-president of the circle, during the time that she herself had been laid aside with illness, and in fact at all times. She was deeply grateful to her, as all the circle were, for what she had done, and she presented Mrs. Butler with a blue floating flower bowl. The gift who warmly thanked Ladiy Gil.bes for tho gift and kind thoughts. Miss Kane, the president of the club, spoke appreciatively of the work of the Arts and Crafts Circle, and of its growth, also of the help given on many occasions by Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Roskruge and Mrs. Amos. On behalf of members she presented Lady Gibbes with a solid leather suit case, with their good wishes. Almost more surprised than Mrs. Butler was Lady Gibbes, who thanked them all for their gift and good wishes. During the afternoon ■ songs were sung by Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Beatrice Price and Mrs. Albert Russell, and a very enoyable gathering came to an end with the singing all together of “Auld Lang Syne.” Lady Gibbes wore a frock of amethyst marocain embroidered lightly with coral beading and a black lace hat with lace wing at one side. Mrs. Butler was in black cbarmeuso with a black satin hat, and Miss Kane black and white frock and blade hat with ospreys.

Miss B. Jackson, 8.A., at present on tho staff of the Fiji Grammar School, Suva, has been offered, and has accepted, a position on the staff of tho Wellington Girls’ College, in place of Miss Eastgate, who mH visit America early next year. Miss Jackson will commence work in February.

The wedding took place in St. Mary’s Church, Taihape. of Miss Mona Bcban, eldest daughter of Mr. Stephen Beban, of Taihape, to Mr. H. J. Power, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Power, of Spreydon, Christchurch. Tho Rev. Father Harnett officiated. The bride wore a gown of broche marocain draped and caught at one side with a silver rose, and her veil was held in place with a cluster nf orange blossoms attached. She carried a shower bouquet of cream roses, freesias and fern. Miss Veronica Beban attended her sister and wore a frock of eau de nil crepe de chine, and a champagne crinoline hat. Her bouquet was of cream and pink roses. Mr. G. T. Martin was best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held, Miss D. Beban receiving with her father. Among the presents were a canteen of cutlery, a suitcase and leather hat box from the Early Settlers’ Association, of Taihape.

To-morrow will, be the parents’ day in connection with the AVellington Girls’ College, and a display of work will be held at the school, Pipitea Street, between 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 D.m. The work shown will include dress-making, sewing, cooking, botany, home science, commercial subjects, drawing, writing and poster work.

Weddings to be artistic miist have Bouquets to harmonise with frocls. Miss Murray, 86 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion. —Advt.