WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 184, 30 April 1924, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Hay (Christehurch) is the guest of Mrs. Sinclair Thompson, Wadestown).

Members of the Navy League, Ladies’ auxiliary and girls' branch, are reminded by advertisement that tickets for the two Navy League visits on May 1 and 2 to HALS. Hood are now available at the Navy League office, Vickers House, Woodward Street.

Mrs. Walter Patterson, whom Wellington residents will remember as Miss ’Winnifred Gilkison, is arriving by the Ulimaroa to-day from Sydney, accompanied by her small son, on a visit to her parents (Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Gilkison, Roxburgh Street).

The engagement is announced of Miss Rachel Elworthy, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Elworthy (Holme Station, Timaru), and Mr. Hamilton Sinclair Thomson, youngest son of Air. and Mrs. Sinclair Thomson (The Crossing, Geraldine), says the Christchurch “Press.”

A wedding was solemnised at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch, when Gladys Mabel Young, only daughter of Mrs. Young, Wellington, was married to Ernest Percival Andrews by Father Harrahan. The bride, who was given away by her mother, wore a dress of crepe de chine. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Gladys and Vera Andrews, who wore dresses of lemon crepe de chine with black hats, and carried bouquets toning with their frocks. Mr. Stanley Andrews, of "Wellington, carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony tho guests were entertained at the Dorothy. Later Mr. and Mrs. Andrews left by motor for the south; tho bride wearing a navy tailored costume.

Mrs. S. E. Thwaites, of Hororata, who died on Good Friday, at the residence of her daughter, Airs. H. lagh, was'one of the pioneers of Canterbury. . Airs. Thwaites was born at Kidderminster, Worcestershire. England. in September. 1842, and came out to New Zealand with her parents, Mr. and Airs. Ricketts, in the ship Zealandia, in 1858. In 1863 she married Mr. J. Thwaites, of Prebbleton. In 1865 they removed to Hororata, taking un the first farm on the Hororata Downs, which was then a waste of flax, fern, and manuka. Prior to lier death she was tho oldest pioneer residing in the Hororata district, if not in the Sclwyn County. She left a family of two sons and five daughters: —Sydney (Glenroy), "William (Hororata), Airs. O’Shaughnessy (Riccarton), Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Daly (Wellington), Airs. J. T. Nelson (Riccarton), and Mrs. H. Ballagh (Hororata). Her hus/oand predeceased her twenty-five years ago.

At the monthly meeting of the Alexandra Home Committee, there were present: Alesdames Gill (in the chair), AlcVicar, Corkill. Tripe, Underwood, Wilson, Hardwick Smith, Kemp. Pattie. and MacGregor. The matron reported that there were 18 adults and 16 infants in the home, and that there had been 19 confinements, and nine district cases had been attended. The committee acknowledges with thanks, the following donations to the home:— Mrs, W. Nathan, Airs. J. Kirkcaldie, and Dr. Usher. £2 2s. each: Airs. L. O. IT. Tripp. Aliss R. Joseph. Airs. Aloorhonse. Airs. Henry Hall, and Airs. Underwood, £1 Is. each: Airs. W. G. Groves, £1 : Lady Stout. 10s. 6d.: Mrs. Ontham, 55.; also donations tn Greenwood Memorial —Lady Rhodes, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, Messrs. Littlejohn and Son, £1 Is. each; also the foliowin" gifts—Cases of apples (Mr. Piner, Shannon) • counter-panes (Airs. Gill), baby clothes (Mrs. ITume), dressing gown and jacket (Aliss R. B. McCall), nightdresses (Mrs. IV. Nathan). parcel of clothing (from Crofton), and old linen from Lady Bell. AlesAn.,ne,s Gill. O’Leary. G. Roe. Drake. Freemen. Aloginie. W. Nathan, and several anonymous donors. T’’« committee specially thanked Air. Piper, of Shannon, for a case of apples, as fruit is very acceptable to the home.

Tho latest chib in London, says an English writer, is a Political Speakers’ Club, of which the members are women drawn from the ranks of society and the professions. It meets at tho flat of a well-known political and social worker in Ashlov Gardens. All the members are past or present pupils of Miss Lucv 8011, ivho first initiated them to tho joys of platform spealdng. To discuss politics and economic subjects from the point of view of. a wor'kin<r woman is the object of these meetings, and the debate has a vigour which owes much to the keenness and the divergence of views of the speakers. Several _of them have taken up political speaking as a profession, and rendered great service to their respective parties at the last elections. For several years soeietv women have put themselves under the clever tuition of an Irishwoman, Mme. d’Esterrc-Keeling.

A large and appreciative audience gathered in the W.C.T.U, rooms on .Monday evening to wish the. Dominion president and secretary of the organisation, Mrs. Don and Miss Henderson, “bon vovage.” The room was decorated with flowers and flags, and Mrs. Johnson-Wright, president of the local union, presided. Apologies were read from several who were unable to attend, after which two bouquets were presented to the two visitors. Miss Kane, on behalf of the National Council of "Women, Miss Kirk on behalf of tho central union, and Mr. R. A. Wright welcomed Mrs. Don and Aliss Henderson and wished them a safe journey and hoped they would come back physically invigorated and inspired spiritually. Miss Henderson, in replying, said with all these farewells it was making it very hard to leave New Zealand, hut she desired when she returned to be of still greater use to all the unions. Mrs. Don’s address was full of interest, and she pleaded for more workers. Tho jubilee of the W.C.T-U. in America was mentioned, and the convention which they would attend in November. After a visit to England they hoped to come back filled with inspiration and force to carry on tho cause of prohibition. Songs were sung by Mesdames Bott, Patience. Duncan. Beasley, and Miss Dawson, and Miss Dix recited “Goodbvo.” Supper and the National Anthem concluded a very enjoyable and profitable evening.

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Navy League Children's Dance. Very many gaily-dressed little figures wore to be seen at the Navy League s plain and fancy-dress ball for crilaren which was held in the Town Hall last evening. All ages were to be seeii> xicni tho two years old up to “sweet sixteen ■—or seventeen,” and very thoroughly did they enjoy themselves. It is not every day that they can dance villi “the Navy,” and the presence of between fifty and sixty officers and m 1 1 . 1" shipment added an extra spice to their enjoyment of the party. the naval visitors, too entered thoroughly into the spirit of the occasion, and danced with the children until later on in the evening the latter had reluctantly to be taken away to their homes by stern parents or guardians. Practically all the younger children were in fancydress, and again some wonderful effects were secured with coloured paper. One of the most novel ideasjwas that ot a small boy representing a Navy League book. The big black covers practically enclosed him, and when the book 'yas opened it showed a black and white drawing of H.AI.S. Hood, cleverly carried out. Equally original was Ins little sister, who represented a cabbage. She was very tiny, and amongst the curly leaves of tlie cabbage the small body was almost lost to view. A Lunch of grapes and “wireless” were amongst other representations, also _ Nelson’s Signal, borne by a very diminutive boy, a really delightful John Bull, an exceedinglv small chef in snowy white, several Early Victorians, flowers, fairies, carnivals, peasants—in fact all the denzens of a make-believe world. Tlie grand inarch took place half-past eight, and greatly to the relight of the children the naval guests formed themselves into a crocodile and performed intricate evolutions on their own account. VTiat with trying to “watch their steps” and at the same time to watch the counter-attraction on the other side of the room, the children had a rather distracting time. Finally the march ended up with the visitors clasping hands ami forming two lines through which the children passed—a variation of “oranges and lemons.”

To decide which were the best fancydresses was not an easy task ti nt was set Airs. A. Beal, the Hon. Airs. Guy Stopford, and Airs. Cockren. Their choice fell upon the following :■ -Pat Alillar, representing the “Navy League Book” ; C. AVcard, a “Chef” ; Bridget Alillar, “Cabbage”; Jane Baker, “Victorian Lady”; Marjory Miller, “Blue Bird”; Jack Pack, “Lord Nelson”; Barbara Chadley, fairy; Atavis Staite, doll; Albert Adams, “City Alilk Bottle”; Gwynneth Clifford, a jlink bell; Alyra Donaldson, “Night”: Aloyna Clouston, a “Green Elf”; Jacky Jones, “Toreador”; Doreen Hill, “Butterfly”; Frank Pack, “John Bull”; Edna Parton, “Hawaiian Girl”; Dorothy Daniel, “Bacchus” ; Lyra Scott, “Pink Victorian Lady” ; Edna Frv, “Wireless” ; Peggy Hyams, “Grapes” ; Beth Swanston, “Nelson’s Signal”; Bruce Lyon and Roderick Campbell, a pair of Indians; Joyce Doherty, a “gold fairy”; Pattie Harvey, “Night.” A gift of £5 spent ujxm boxes of chocolates was made by Mr. Burt, and these were presented to the children. Supper was senVed funderneath the gallery, the tables having been decorated with autumn flowers and foliage, and provided with the dainties that appeal to most children. Donating tables or assisting to do so were: Mrs. Chudley, Mrs. Darling, Airs. Wyles, Airs. L. 0. H. Tripp, Mrs. Gill, Airs. Finch, Airs. Phillips Turner, Mrs. IV. .uiike ; Aliss Edwin, Aliss Al. Wilson, Airs. V’alker, Airs. C. Richardson, Mrs. Aforice, Mrs. Herbert, Airs. Harding, Airs. Breda, Airs. Hammerton, Airs. F. Dyer, Mrs. J. Alyers, Mrs. Alirams, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. McEvedy, and Airs. Parton. Several helpers were attached to each table.

Among those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Firth, Commander the Hon. Guy Stopford, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. F. V. Frazer, Mrs. A. Gray, Mrs. Mirams, Mrs. Horrox, Mrs. A. Caselberg, Miss Myers, Miss Darling, Miss Scott, Miss Lulu Dyer, Miss Chudley, JJrs. Gorton, and Iniany more. The dance, in fact, was almost as much a magnet to grown-ups as it was to the children themselves.

Mrs. Darling and her helpers had a very busy time yesterday in connection with the visit of the country school children to the warships. After the children had explored the ships they were taken to shed 39 and thefe given bags containing sandwiches, cake, fruit, and sweets, as well as soft drinks, the latter being in charge of the men of the Navy League and their helpers. It can readily he understood that the parcelling up of these bags for such a large number of children was no light undertaking.

A wedding of considerable interest was solemnised on Saturday last in the Methodist Church. Temuka, when Miss Edith May Hancox, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hancox, of Temuka, was married to Mr. James McKenzie Abernethy,, of "Wellington. The church was prettily decorated for tho occasion by Dlrs. Elder, who was on that day leaving for a trip to England. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. A. Hay. of the Durham Street Church, Christchurch, an old friend of tho family. Mrs. Alan Judson presided at the organ, the choir rendering appropriate music. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a gown of white crepe de chine, with angle sleeves of ninon, and side panels of radium lace. She carried a white shower bouquet. Her vSil of carrickmacross lace, which was over a Hundred years old was lent for the occasion. The bride was attended by her two younger sisters, Misses Muriel and Betty Hancox, who wore frocks of midnight blue taffeta with hats to match. They carried bouquets of gold and brown flowers with autumn tints. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Gordon Mackenzie, of Christchurch, and Mr. B. "Ward, of Christchurch, was groomsman

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Airs. S. Saunders and her daughter, Mrs. Isaacs, are visiting Christchurch.

The Bohemian’s dance is held in. St. Peter’s Hall, Ghuznee Street, on Wednesday, Saturday and Tuesday nights. To-night, light supper will bo provided.

AVith a view to enlightening children as to the intricacies and dangers of street traffic, the Education Department has requested its_ teachers to instruct scholars on the. important questions of the preservation of life and limb, the lessons being changed every week, states the “Melbourne Ago.” The children are taught about danger signals on railway lines, avoidance of street cars and live wires, the perils of stepping from a moving train, of carelessly crossing crowded streets, the wickedness of throwing fruit skins on pavements, of stealing tram rides, of playing with firearms, of sneezing without a handkerchief, of climbing on electrical equipment, of keeping late hours, of disregarding the rule of the road, of clambering over scaffolding, of sliding down the hand rail of overhead bridges, of pulling chairs away as a practical joke, of playing with fire, of venturing into deep water before learning to swim, and of encouraging flies-

All are reminded by an advertisement of the annual meeting of thp British and Foreign Bible Society on Friday evening next in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. The Bishop of Wellington will preside, and it will be the last opportunity of hearing the Rev. Dr. Ritson, from London. Supper will be provided by the ladies’ auxiliary. Everyone is cordially invited to be present.

The marriage took place recently at St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, of Alarjorv Jean, elder daughter of Air. and Airs. A. AlcLaren, of Wellington, and granddaughter of the late Captain Lake, to Albert, only son of Air. G. T. Kellaway, of Wellington. The officiating minister was the Rev. T. Fielden Taylor. The bride, who entered tho church on the arm of her father, wore a gown of deep cream satin marocain and silver lace, drapod nt one side with a cluster of orange blossoms. Her veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. The bridesmaids, Afisses Kathleen Low (chief), Gretta AlcLaren (sister of the bride), and Jean AleLaren (Wanganui), wore mid-Victorian frocks of blue, pink, and mauve taffeta respectively. Each carried a posy of blue, pink, and mauve flowers. Air. J. 11. Williamson, of Christchurch (cousin of the bride), carried out the duties of best man. and Mr. E. Thomas and Air. IV. P. Alauley were groomsmen. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Afasonic Hall, Boulcott Street, where the parents of the bride received the guests. Later the bride and bridegroom left for t,he south, the bride travelling in a threepiece dress of deep saxe blue gabardine with a red hat.

A coronation dance was held on Thursday evening in St. Peter’s Hall and Leah Roberts, Myrtle AlcGuire, and Phyllis Gray were crowned in connection with a recent carnival contest. Leading the procession around the ball wore P.O. Harris, sword-bearer; P.O. Widdowson herald, both from H.M.A.S. Adelaide. Behind them camo Afaster Fitzgerald, standardbearer: Jean Whellan, lord chamberlain ; and behind the lord chamberlain was tho queen, Leah Roberts., wearing white satin and a court train with her two pages in white and crimson satin. The maids of honour were Gwen Dawson and Susie Coultar, in frocks of white satin, one with a purple train and the other one of almond green. Their pjiges were dressed in the same colours. Also in attendance were D. Symington and Jessie Betts, who carried baskets of flowers. The second queen, Afrytle .McGuire, was dressed in white, satin with a long train, her pages being in white, also. Tho maids of honour were Mavis AlcGuinness and Rita Robson and in attendance upon them were their pages and flower girls. The third queen, Phyllis Gray, was also in white satin with a court train, and was followed bv her pages and maids of honour — Hazel Jacobsen and Eileen AlcGuire. Upon tho stage they were received by the lord high chancellor (Aliss G. Svmingtou), after the procession around the hall had taken place. The crown bearers were D- Betts, Colin Price and Jackey Jones. and the sceptre bearer Kathleen Fitzgerald.