A Page for Women.

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 181, 26 April 1924, Page 12

A Page for Women.

Mr. and Mrs. P. McLean (Hawke’s Bay) ore visiting Wellington.

Invitations have been issued by the flag officers, captains, and officers of tho Special Sei vice Squadron for an "at home” to be held on H.Al.b. Hood, on Saturday afternoon.

Miss Peggy Lowe (Eketahuna) is the guest of Mrs. C. E. Richardson for the fleet gaieties.

The marriage took place .at St. Peter’s Church, Upper Riccarton (Christchurch) of Miss 01p;a Adelaide Puschel. second dauhgter of Mr. and Mrs. John Puschel, and Mr. George Frederick Witty, youngest son °f MrGeorge Witty, M.P.. and Mrs. Witty, “Avonhead,” Upper Riccarton. Miss Joyce Puschel attended her sister as bridesmaid, and two little girls, Liarice Witty (niece of the bridegroom) and Nancy Harrison (cousin of the bride), attended as flower girls. Mr. S. Uren was best man, and Mr. Puschel gave his daughter away.

A most enjoyable private dance was given on Tuesday evening in the Caledonian Hall, Christchurch, by seven hostesses each of whom introduced thereat a debutante, daughter or their adult social circle of friends. Those ladies were Mrs. T. F. Gibson, Mrs. George Melmore, Mrs. W. H. Norton, Mrs. Guy Pascoe, Mrs. I'. G. Gibson, Mrs. G. A. U. Tapper, and Mrs. Percy Acton-Adams. The debutantes were Miss Kathleen Helmore, Miss Joyce Gibson, Miss Alice Pascoe, Miss Molly Norton, Miss Fay Gibson, Miss Frances Acton-Adams, and Miss Lattice Tapper. As in the case of weddlings now-a-days, white for debutantes seems to have been abdandoned for colours. Silver brocade, pate blue panne velvet, pink georgette and silver tissue were amongst the colours and materials chosen by this little bevy of debutantes.

Several strikes of English school children are reported by the “Daily Chronicle.” Forty children, who have to walk several miles to school at Gulworthy, Devon, went on strike until provision . was made _ for heating their mid-day meals, their action being supported by the parents. A short time ago parents prevented their children from attending school at Boadsley Cross, alleging that ths building, which later was found ablaze in mysterious circumstances, was insanitary. In a village near Fowey. Cornwall, children refused to attend school because the appointment of the new headmaster was objected.to. The elder children at the cchool in Maids Moreton, near Buckingham, refused to attend lessons because they said a mistress on supply from Buckingham used the cane too freely. When she left the school, the youngsters followed her hooting and booing. "When she appeared on the following morning, they were gathered near the. school. They said they would remain on “strike” unless she went back to Buckingham. But the rector appeared on the scene, and persuaded the children to enter the school, ho taking over the management.

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Entertaining tho Sailors, Sailors from the visiting warships were entertained at a dance in the Town Hall on Thursday evening and, judging from appearances, they spent a very pleasant time. A large numbee- of them attended, and during tho whole of the evening there was a great deal of coming and going. Sailors always seem to be dancers, and so, too, are many Wellington girls, for they very quickly acquired any now stops that their partners tried with them. The hall had' boon decorated with flags and Tutschka’s orches* tra supplied the music for the dancing In charge of the supper arrangements were Mrs. Phillips Turner, and Mr. Walker, and they had assisting them a committee consisting af Mrs. W. Luke, Mites Williams, Miss Edwin, Mrs. C. Richardson. Miss Russell, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Breda, Sir. Clark, and Mr. Higson. Crimson flowers and autumn foliage made the supper tables, which were sot underneath the gallery, look very gay and attractive. Several of tho girls belonging to the Navy League, girls’ branch, were present, to dance with the. sailors and amongst others who assisted in different ways with the evening’s entertainment were Mrs. Pow,. Mrs. F. Dyer, Mrs. L. 0. H. Tripp, Mr. Finch. Mr. Hollis, and Mr. Darroeh. Other citizens’ dances for th 0 sailors will be given Later and the Town Hall will also be open as a club for their use. Mrs. Christie has been visiting Mrs. Thacker, Christchurch. Miss J. N. Erwin has been appointed masseuse to the Wellington Hospital in place of Miss Jacobsen. Mrs. Nelson (Pahiatua) is spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs. Spencer Beard (Auckland) is visiting Miss Vallance, Masterton. Mrs. Hamer (Dunedin) has been spending a few days in Wellington, while on her return to tho south from a visit to Auckland. The many friends of Mrs. Edward Powell will regret to hear of her death which took place yesterday. Anzac Day, nt her residence. Grant Road. During the war she was a constant worker at the Town Hall, and had three sons on active service. Arriving in New Zealand in 1880 with her husband and young family, she settled in Wellington and was for some years a worker at St. Mark’s Church. Later the family removed to Marlborough, but after the death of her husband, nearly ten years ago, she resided in Wellington. She leaves six children. They are the Rev. E. C. W. Powell (Christchurch), Messrs. V. Powell (Blenheim). It. Powell (Wellington). IV. 11. Powell (Wainukurau). Miss Powell (Karori), and Mrs. E. A. E. Wiffen (Nelson). CITRATE OF MAGNESIA. The efficiency and purity of Senior’s Citrate of Magnesia is guaranteed by Messrs. Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co., Ltd., the well-known manufacturing chemists, and. backed by their 50 years’ reputation. The gentlest, most delicious laxative known. Is. 6d. per bottle from all chemists. Admittedly superior to all imported brands.— Advt.

A large number of guests and onlookers assembled at Sb. David’s Church, Petone, on the evening of Wednesday, April 16, to witness the wedding of Miss Nancy Curtis, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Curtis, Petone, and Mr. Walter Sturmau, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Sturman, London, England. The ceremony was performed by the R,ev. J. McKenzie, and Mr. Rennie presided at tho organ. Tho bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. Vcre Curtis, wore a French robe of hand-embroidered ivory silk chiffon. over . pink satin marquise with a hem of silver tissue. The long court train of the same material, lined with pale pink georgette, and bordered with a wide band of silver tissue, was hung from tho shoulder with a string of pearls and a spray of orange blossom. The tulle veil was held in place 'ey a circlet of orange blossom and a charming ensemble was completed by a sheath of pale pink flowers. Two sisters of the bride— Miss Vera (Gipsy) and Miss. Avyce Curtis, were bridesmaids, the former wearing cyclamen shot silk taffetas, and the latter blue shot silk taffetas, each finished with a wide berthe of silver lace. Bands of silver ribbon with rosettes at the side were worn on tho head, and each carried a bouquet of cyclamen flowers. Mr. Horace Firth was best man and Mr. Rupert Curtis was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception and dance was hold in St. Augustine’s Hall, which hud been gaily decorated by friends of the bride. A large number of congratulatory telegrams was received from all parts, among them being one from the Australian and one from the New Zealand Tennis Association. Mrs. Steuben Curtis received her guests in a floral silk foulard with large black hat. The bride’s travelling suit was a brown cloth costume with a becoming iiat of orange velvet. Mr. and Sirs. Sturman left for the south, where iho honevmoon is to be spent. Tho bride, it will be remembered, in an cx-Aus-tralasian and New Zealand tennis champion.

WANGANUI NOTES Mr. and Mrs. R. Stevenson and their small daughter are visiting Wellington, and are staying at one of the baysMiss Beard (Masterton) has been the guest of Mrs. F. Moore. , Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrison left Wanganui last Thursday for the golf tournament in New Plymouth. Mr. and Miss Cohen left Wanganui last Wednesday for a holiday in Auckland. , , . Mrs. H. Purser, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. H. Price, Nelson Street. Several afternoons have been given for Mrs- F. 11. Guiness, who is leaving this week for Auckland, where she intends making her home. A wedding of considerable interest to Wanganui.was solemnised by the Rev. Kennedy, when Miss Muriel Aiken, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Aiken, was married to Mr. Fred Robinson (Kakatahi), younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Robinson. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frock of heavy silk in a beautiful hydrangea blue. She carried a bouquet of violets and maidenhair fern. Miss Edith Aiken was maid-of-honour, and wore a gown of pale blue and silver taffeta with a hat to match. She carried a pale pink shaded bouquet. Miss Helen Robinson was bridesmaid. Her frock was of putty crepe do chine with flame-coloured sleeves of georgetteShe wore a hat to match and carried a bouquet of bronze and gold chrysanthemums. Mr. D’Arcy Preston was best man. Mrs. Aiken wore a black crepe de chine frock with touches of roval blue. Mrs. Robinson wore black silk and hat en suite. Immediate relatives were the only guests present at the ceremony, which took place at the home of the bride’s parents. A reception was held, and later Mr. and Mrs. Robinson left for the honeymoon, Mrs. Robinson travelling in a brown and gold jersey silk frock, and hat to match, and a handsome fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom. St. John’s English Church was the scene of a wedding recently, when Miss Elsie Oxley (Pahiatua); younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Oxlev, was married to Mr. Frank (Jerry) Blake, only son of Mrs. B. Blake. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. T. R. Oxley, wore a frock of pale silver and blue morocain and lace, with a hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of white and pale pink flowers, and was attended by Miss Ella Hare, of Wellington. Miss Hare wore a simple white frock shaded with pink, and touched with apple-green. She wore a green hat, and carried a nink and green bouquet with long green streamers. A reception was held after the ceremony at the R.S.A. Hall. Mrs. Oxley wore a navy blue costume, black hat and fur, while Mrs. Blake wore navy satin, a smart navy hat and black fur. Later Mr. and Mrs. Blake left for tho wedding tour, Mrs. Blake wearing a blue knitted costume and hat en suite. The Rev. and Mrs. Grigg left Wanganui last week for Blenheim. The Queen, accompanied by Lady Joan Verney, braved the snow to see for the first time some rare pieces of old china which she commissioned Mr. Albert Amor, the antiquary to purchase for her 12 years ago (states an English correspondent). This antique china is an old Derby group of George 111, Queen Charlotte, and the Rcyal

childron. The group was modelled in biscuit china in 1772 from iho painting by Johann Zoffany, which is hung in the Grand Corridor in Windsor Cast e. Tlie china models are the work or John Bacon, It. A. The pieces are mentioned in historical documents, and the Queen assumed they were still in existence. 'Mr Amor discovered the models quite by chance, and the Queen, who is an ardent collector of china, is delighted with them. The Queen also purchased specimens of the old Worcester tea service made for George 111 in l<6o for the use of the Royal children at Kew This service is known as the “Kew Service,” the word “Kew” being on each piece.

Mrs. C. F. Vallance, Mr. J. Vallance (Kahumingi), and Mr. end Mrs. J. Wardell are staying at Lowry Bay.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennett (Otahuao. Masterton) are spending the week-end at Muritai.

Mrs. Baird and Miss Baird (Masterton) leave on Tuesday for Wanganui).

The wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, on Wednesday evening, April 23, of Miss Margaret Gawith, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. C- F. Gawith of “Koeke,” and Mr. Trevor Campbell Thomsen, only son of Mr. Campbell Thomson, of Remuera, Auckland. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. S. R-. Gawith, wore a draped frock of embossed morocain, and train of silver brocade. . The tulle veil was held in place with a coronet of silver leaves, and she carried a sheaf of lilies. There were five bridesmaids in attendance—Misses Monica Thomson (Auckland), Ruth Hawken (Hawera), and three small maids, the Misses Nita Gawith, Mary Ellison (nieces of the bride) and Peggy Perry. The two elder ones wore quaint frocks of white taffeta trimmed with crimson and silver, crimson shoes and poke bonnets. The small maids also wore frilled frocks of white taffeta, and poke bonnets, trimmed with posies.of multi-coloured small flowers, edged, with crimson tulle. All carried crimson bouquets. The bridegroom, was attended by Mr- Norman Blakison (Dannevirko) and Sir. Erie Clayton-Greene (Hamilton). Mrs. Gawith, the bride’s mother, wore a gown of black embossed crepe de chine and black hat with ospreys, and carried a mauve and pink bouquet. Mrs. Thomson wore black morocain, black hat with ospreys, and carried a pink bouquet. Mrs. Ken Ellison (sister of the bride) wore saxe miroir velvet and black hat. Mrs. Skeet (sister of the bride) was in beige gorgette with brown hat; Mrs. Moser (sister of the bride), rust morocain with black hat; Mrs. S. R-. Gawith, mauve georgette with black hat; Mrs A. E. Gawith, brown lace frock with gold and blue hat. T>’e reception was held nt “Koeke,” the rooms being beautifully decorated and the tables arranged with crimson flowersAmongst the guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Perrv. Mr. and Mrs. W. Perry Mr. and" Mrs. F. E. Perry. Mr. and Mrs. G. H- Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mansell, Mr. and Mrs- Free, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Air. and Mrs. Barton, Air. and Airs. H. Williams. Mrs. J. VMeredith, Mr. and Mrs. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wardell.