WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 185, 1 May 1924, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. A. H. Tocker (Christchurch) is visiting Wellington. Mrs. A. F. Meldrum (Hamilton) is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. Frank Saywell, of Sydney, was a through passenger for Papeete by the Tahiti on Tuesday.

Madam Garden and Miss A. M. McDonald, of Palmerston North, are visiting Wellington.

Mrs. L. C. Hunt (Cliristchurch) arrived from the south yesterday morning.

The engagement is announced at Hamilton, of Miss Dorothy Firth, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Firth, late of Tinakori Rood, Wellington, to Mr. John S. Hornblow, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Hornblow, Foxton.

X meeting of the Wellington Nursing Dirision of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was held this week, there being a good attendance. The work of the evening was artificial respiration, and was under the supervision or Mr. Richardson. Arrangements were made by Miss Robieson tor a squad for the annual meeting. The president was unable to attend.

It is said that the projected citizens’ ball, to be tendered to the Admiral and officers of the Special Service Squadron, which is to take place next Tuesday night at the Town Hall, will be on the same lines as that given in honour of the Prince of Wales. The decorations will be specially planned, and of great beauty, while all other arrangements wTH be to match in elaboration. The ball is being .planned by expert people, and promises to be a most brilliant affair. It is stated that there is a great demand for tickets, which are obtainable at the Wellington Racing Club premises in Woodward Street.

A meeting was held yesterday afternoon to further the arrangements that are being made in connection with the matinee to be given in aid of the Wellington Free Kindergartens. Mrs. D. Peacock presided. It was reported that tickets were selling well, and that the prospects for a successful entertainment were particularly bright. Members of tho Old Girls’ Wellington College Association had promised to provide sweets for the dress circle, and Mrs. J. C. Andersen was appointed director of thia undertaking. There also will be stalls for the sale of cakes and flowers. Mr. Fuller has promised the assistance of his best artists, and Mr. Culford Bell, several of the teachers of dan'eing, and the Y.M.C.A. .Gymnasium girls have also promised tc. help with the programme. A donation of a thousand more tickets has recently been made.

The marriage took place yesterday afternoon, in St. Peter’s Church, of Miss Phoebe Olsen, third daughter of the late Mr. J. Olsen and Mrs. Olsen, of Eouni Street, Wellington, to Mr. G. N’. Shore, second son of Mr. J. Shore, of Blenheim. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Victor Olsen, and w?s attended by her sister, Miss Doris Olsen, ns bridesmaid, and her little niece, Chrissie Burborough, as flower girl. The best man was Mr. Hector Martin, of Wanganui, and tho groomsman Mr. J. Billings, of Wellington. The 'wedding breakfast was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s mother.

Mrs. Preston was the guest of honour at a special meeting of the Wellington Corps of the St. John Ambulance on Monday evening, the evening being arranged to present Mrs. Preston with a token of esteem from her fellow-work-ers, and to extend to her the best of wishes for a happy holiday in England. Mr. H. H. Seed made the presentation with a few well-chosen remarks. Dr. Line, lion, surgeon of the Wellington South Nursing Division, added further wishes for Mrs. Preston’s enjoyment of her visit to St. John’s Gate. He outlined the history of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, much to the interest of all present. Mr. Vine, district officer, also spoke, mentioning, amengst other things, how pleased ho was tint Mrs. Preston would have her honour — Hon. Serving Sister —conferred on her in England. Divisional superintendents Miss Robieson, Mrs. Gaby, and Mr. Dutton wished Mrs. Preston a happy holiday on behalf of their respective divisions. Apologies were received from the Petone divisions, they being unable to be present, owing to the railwav strike, and others. Mrs. Richardson. corps superintendent, Miss Fossette, corps secretary, Sister McAndrew, Miss Griffiths, and representatives from the Wellington divisions were present. The- pleasant evening concluded with the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” and three cheers for the guest of honour.

A quiet wedding took place on Easter Monday at St. Anne’s Church, Wellington South, Nuptial Mass being celebrated by the Rev. Father Kelly, assisted by the Rev. Father Fallon, when Stella R. Simon, youngest daughter of the. late Mrs. J. T. Simon, of 16 Roy Street, was married to Mr. James R. Walsh, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walsh, Menzies Ferry, Southland. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Mr. Claude Simon, wore a gown of ivory satin inerv, finished with radium lace a’nd nearls. The veil (which was kindly lent by a friend of tho family) was of fine embroidered tulle and was worn with orange blossom and caught up with pearls. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Nellio Garth, who wore an Early Victorian frock of cream crepe de chine and silk insertion, finished at the waist with large rosette of cherry red ribbon, and hat and shoes to match. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. L’Estrange. A reception was afterwards held nt the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Simon, Avon Street, Island Bay, where only relatives and intimate friends wore present. The happy couple left later for Southland, where the honeymoon is being spent. They will later proceed to their future home in Invercargill. Tho bride travelled in a navy blue tailor made costume with hat of navy silk velvet finished with oriental trimming and mount. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a ffold ring set with pearls, and to the bridesmaid was given a gold acquamarine brooch. Tho bride’s present to the bridegroom was a signet ring.

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Wedding at St. Andrew's Church. St. Andrew’s Church was beautifully decorated last evening by friends of the bride for the marriage of Miss Isobel S'ievwright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sievwriglit, of “Vailinia,” the Terrace, and Mr. Robert Archibald, also of Wellington. ’I he Rev. Robertson Orr was the officiating clergyman. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a French model frock of ivory mousseline, with an overdress of beaded net, caught at the side with a tme-lovers’ knot of rhinestones. A side panel and small train were ornamented with touches of orange blossom. The embroidered veil, held in place by a coronet of rhinestones, was finished with tiny sprays of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of cream roses and maiden-hair. Two bridesmaids. Miss Doris Rennie and Miss Rita Berry (cousin of the bride), were in attendance. They wore frocks of gold tissue, with an inserted panel of deep cream tucked georgette bound with marmot, and hair bands of gold sequins frith a cluster of grapes at one side, made a pretty finish to their toilet. Tlie bouquets were of gold chrysanthemums tied with gold ribbon. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. B. Hart, of Carterton. The reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Sievwriglit, who with Mr. Sievwriglit, received ' the guests, wore a draped gown of dove grey georgette and morocain, with long angel sleeves and n cabochon of steel beads and silver tissue holding the draperies at the left side. Her black satin hat was trimmed with white ospreys, and her bouquet was of scarlet African daisies. Mrs. A. H. Tocker. of Cliristchurch, sister of the bride, wore a frock of saxe blue moire satin a beaded ornament holding the folds at the waist. Her small hat was of black satin _ embroidered with blue braid, and finished with a blue ostrich feather, and she carried a bouquet of deep cream chrysanthemums. The bride’s other sister, Mrs. A. F. Meldrum (of Hamilton), wore a georgette frock beaded in grey and blue, with grey bat en suite, and her bouquet was of nale pink roses. Mrs. G. L. Berry, Christchurch, aunt of the bride, was in navv tricolotte with silver grey hat. Miss McCallum, another aunt of the’bride, wore heavily beaded naw morocain and hat to match. Miss Mary McCallum was .in navv satin beaded in rose pink and blue find grev hat. Mrs. Allchurcn (Timam), sister of tho bridegroom, was also present, and wore saxe blue morocain with hot of shot pink and blue taffetas. Mrs. Robson (Christchurch). another sister of the bridegroom, wore ivory satin with Honiton lace and black lace hat. Relatives and a few friends were entertained at supper when tho usual toasts voro honoured. The tables set in the dining room were decorated With coloured streamers and flowers. The drawing room, where the guests were received, was charmingly arranged with hvdrangeas. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Archibald loft bv motor, the latter in n tailored navy cloth costume with pillar-box red hat and fur coat. Durum the last few weeks several “teas” were held in honour, of the bride-elect, tho. hostesses being Mrs. G. P. H. Davidson. Mrs. A. A. Gerrinan. Mrs A. Ffi'eywricht, Miss Rennie and Mrs S P. Jeffery.

"At Home” on the Hood. It was a very largely attended “At home” which was given by the flag officers, captains, and officers. of the visiting warships of the Special Service Squadron yesterday afternoon. Owing to threatening weather it was thought wiser by the hosts to t” rn one of the sheds, Pipitea Wharf (No. 35), into a reception hall, as past experience had demonstrated tho fact that awnings and flags led to lamentable results when rain fell at all heavily His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick L. Field received at the entrance to the shed, which had been decorated with flags and arranged with small tables, couches and chairs. Tea was served from long buffets running down one sid? of the building, and at the further end was stationed the ship’s band, which plnvetl.a programme of chosen musical selections. ■' at T r everyone made their wav to HALS. Hood and spent a fascinating and particularly active hour or so exploring the mysteries of tho huge battleship. Neither her uttermost heights nor her deepest recesses seemed to daunt thorn and one saw the interesting spectacle of people who would have shuddered at the thought of climbing up on the Terrace or up to Kelburn mounting flight after flight of steep rail-less steps with unsuspected agility and enthusiasm. Into the mysterious fastnesses of tho gun turret, by no means the easiest places to get into or out of, away up on the searchlight station they penetrated and down into the whiteness and quiet of tho little olianel at the further end of the battleship. Walking alongside the Hood on the wharf the visitors realised to tho full her great length, but to go on board and explore her depths was to gain yet another understanding of her great size and might. With a stone-grey sky, and a stone-grey sea for her background, she fitted extraordinarily well into a sombre study in grey —a mighty guardian of peace or a mighty engine of war —which ever way one happens to look at it. Among those who were present wore Commodore A. Beal and Airs. Beal, who wore I black marocain and lace with a black hat; Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, the latter also in black with a black hat; Mrs. C. J. Parr in powder blue georgette beaded in rose and a blue hat and furs : Sir Maui Pomarc • Commn’ider the Hon. Guy Stopford and Mrs. Stopford, who was wearing fawn with a frwn hat to match: Mrs. D. H. Guthrie in navy blue with Oriental embroidery and a navy hat to match ; Major-General Melvill and Airs. Mylvill, who was wearing dark grey with furs and a grev hat; Afrs. Butcher, dark brown charmeuse with furs and a brown hat: Afrs. Cockrem, blue and a black hat: Afrs. J. G. Onates, fawn frock frith furs and a gnlden brown panne hat; Lieutenant-Colonel Afurrnv Gard’ner and Afrs. Gard’ner, the latter wearing a blno figured frock and grey hat; Lieutenant-Colonel Smythe; the Bishop of Wellington and Mrs. Sprott, who was wearing black silk with a black hat; Afrs. Alfred Caselberg, grey charmeuse with a grey hat; Afrs. F. Dyer, black and black hat with ospreys; the Hon. J. G. Anderson and Afrs. Anderson : Dr. and Afrs. Herbert: Dr. and Afrs. Haro-wicko-Smith: Mrs. Creagh O’Connor; Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, the latter wearing a long seal coat ovet her frock and hat with ospreys; Afrs. Bernard B. Wood: Afr.' and Afrs. A. Gray; Afr. and Mrs. Bothamley; Afrs. Tweed; Afrs. Hodson; Dr. and Afrs. Elliott, Afiss Lulu Dver, Afrs. and Alias Darling Afrs. Solmon, Afrs. Phillips-Tur-ner,' Afr. and Airs. E. Coleridge, Air. and Mrs. B. Brown, Afrs, Afitford, Afr. and Mrs. J. Afyers and the Aliases Afyors (two), the Rev. C. Pitowski, Afrs. Af. Caselberg, Mrs. B. Van Staveren, Mr. nnd Afrs. F. Leckv and tho Aliases Leckv g(two), Mrs. Tringham, Mr. and Afrs. Al. Luckie. Afrs. DiggesSmith, Sir Frederick Chapman and Ladv Chapman, Air. and Afrs. S. Eiclielbaum. Afrs. Brandon. Airs. Pow, Mrs. AfcVilly. Afrs. Campbell. Afrs. J. Henderson. Afiss Afc.Lean, Afrs. W. Barton (Featherston) and Aliss Barinn. Airs, and Alias Shirtcliffe, Airs, and Alisa Aloadowcroft, Miss D. Isaacs, Captain and Miss Edwin, Mr.

and Mrs. Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hislop. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Wheeler, Miss Baber, Mr- and Mrs. Mawley Mrs. F V. Frazer, the Mayor (Mr. K. A. Wright), Mrs. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. E. Blundell, Mr. P. Fraser and Mrs. Frasor, Mr. Prendeville, Mr. Miles and the Misses Miles (two), Professor and Mrs. Adamson, Miss Maitland, Captain and Mrs. Gage-Williams Mr. and Mrs. E. Kane, Mr. and Mrs Keesmg, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Riddiford, Ah-, and Mrs. Duncan Bauohop, Miss ffaphael (Christchurch), the Rev. D. C. and Mrs. Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Cop rigan, Mrs. C. and Miss Earle, Mr. and Mrs. C. Prendeigast Knight Mr and Mrs. Leech, Mr. and Airs. Ronald Lyon. Mrs, and Miss Joseph, Mrs. Rankine Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Salek, Airs C. Wilson. Dr. and Airs. Alorice, Mr.’and Airs. Sloman. Air. and Airs. Harper. Mr. and Mrs. Cox, Air and Airs J- P. Firth, Aliss Alarmont, Sir John and Lady Findlay. Dr and Mrs. Hav Air. and Airs. Grant, Miss Vida AlcClure, Airs, and Aliss Rixon, the Hon D Collins. Air. Harcourt, Mr. and Mrs. L. 0. H. Tripp, and many more.

Youth Movement Abroad. Aliss Leila Bridgman, who arrived in Svdnev last week to take up her work as National Girls’ Work Lecretary of the Y.AI.C.A., in succession to Aliss Alariorie Black, who is uow general secretary of tho Y.W.C.A. m Terth W.A., is to arrive m New Zealand next month for the purpose of lecturing ,on and helping to organise the new movement for girls called “The Girl Citizens. Miss Bridgman, who is a New Zealander, recently completed a twelve months’ course of study at tho National Training School in America. She went from there to attend tho World s Y.W.C.A. Girls’ Work Conference in Austria, which Afiss Black also, attended. Aliss Bridgman was specially interested while abroad with the. great “youth movement” which is springing up in England, and throughout Europe. In nil these countries societies of young people are working for various objects, and all are tinged with an idealism typical of youth. In most cases it stands for a revolt against the old order which the younger generation regards as being responsible for the Great World War, but there are militarists as well as pacificists among them. In Jingland there are many of these groups of young people, but it is difficult, Afiss Bridgman states, to make’a definite statement of what they are doing. These youth societies seem to think they are the ones to hold up the torch of improved world-wide conditions. They are united in the effort to bring about a better international understanding, and in this way a worldwide peace. Individual correspondence between members of different rationalities is a strong medium in this regard. There is always the great danger however, of the “youth movement.’ becoming too confident and forgetting to learn the lessons that experiences of the past should toaoh,” said Aliss Bridgman. While in New Zealand Aliss Bridgman will give special attention to the Girl Citizen Alovement cf the Y.W.C.A a . which has about 2000 members in Australia and New Zealand.

Weddings to be artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion. —Advt.