WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 48, 20 November 1925, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF. INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Miss L. Jackson is visiting friends in Masterton.

Mr. and Mrs. F. R. de Castro (Napier) are visiting Wellington.

Mrs. D’litnden is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Sissons, Napier.

Mrs. MacSliane (Auckland), is visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. Matthews, “Waiauawa,” South Featherston.

Hiss Hackitt is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Robinson, Mangaore.

Miss Reeve (Auckland) is staying with her sister, Mrs. Arthur Johnston, Mangaore.

t Miss Hinentoa Ross has returned front a holiday spent at Arapuni and Auckland.

Lady Marjorie Dalrvmple addressed a public meeting in New Plymouth on Wednesday evening in the interests of the Girl Guide movement.

Mr. and Airs. A. Martin, of Pahiatua. have celebrated the 65th anniversary of their wedding. Mrs. Martin is a colonist of 83 years, and her husband has been a resident of New Zealand for 70 years.

Mrs_. If. A. Turner, who has been spending several months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Tulloch, of Pahiatua, is returning to Egypt, and will sail from Wellington on November 27.

Miss .Mowbray (Auckland) will arrive in Wellington ’ to-day on her way through to Dunedin to attend the Victoria League Conference, where she will be the guest of Miss Cargill.

The death occurred at her residence. Masterton, on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Elizabeth Rayner, widow of the late Mr. Bland Rayner, the well-known Wairarapa sheepbreeder. Mrs. Rayner was born in Wellington, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Colwav, old settlers of Wellington and Wairarapa. Mrs. Rayner leaves a daughter, Mrs. R. Bvford, and three sisters, Mesdames Duncan McGregor (Gladstone), J. Graham (Dannevirke), and W. Cliarman (Auckland).

The marriage took place in Christchurch at the residence of Mrs. A. Wilson of Avice, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. -Little, of Woodend, to Thomas Morrison, youngest son of Mr. mid Mrs. J, R. Moore, of Christchurch. The Rev. Oswald Burnett, of Greendale, officiated, and in attendance upon the bride were Miss Jean ,Wilson mid a little girl, Gwenda Little, sister of the bride. Mr. Keith Little was best man.

Including New Zealand in their tour of the world, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Aitken, of Springfield, Massachusetts, Mr. and .Miss Harrington, of Hartford, Connecticut, Miss May B. Lawrence, of Brookline, Massachusetts, Mrs. S. A. 'fucker, of Peroria, Illinois, mid Mrs. T. Addison Woolley, of Massena, New York, are at; present in Christchurch.

i Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Boot, of Christchurch, celebrated their golden wedding on November 16, and a special service in honour of the event was held in Trinity Congregational Church on Sunday. On the Monday following, Mr. and Mrs. Boot entertained a number of friends, among them being many who had . also been present at the wedding in 1875. These included two of the bridesmaids, Mrs’. J. C. Hughes and Mrs. T. Danks, and the best man Mr. J. Barker.

The wedding was solemnised at St. James’s Church, Wellington, ou October 7, of Effie Murska, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Short, Wuonville, Tasmania, to Herman Thorn, second son of Captain J. and Mrs. Graham, “The Palms,” Sydney, the Rev. W. Shircr The bride, who was given away by Mr. Phil Billing, wore a toast ensemble suit embroidered in shades of gold and brown, with French georgette hat to match. She carried a posy of pansies and tulips. The bridesmaid, Miss Marjorie Billing, wore a pretty frock of sand loirette, embroidered in autumn Jones, with georgette hat to match, and a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried' a posy of primroses. Mr. Preston Billing was best man. A reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs A» Pulley, Veronica Street, Vogel town, where a most enjovable time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. ’ Graham left later for the south. ' '

Dr. C. S. Thomson, medical officei of health for Deptford, who opened a Health Exhibition at the Poplar Town Hall, London, urged the importance of breathing pure air, and said that the only sensible people in this respect were women who wore short skirts and just sufficient upon their backs to prevent them being arrested. A man’s dress was not so sensible in this matter, and stiff collars worn by men acted as a vice. Instead, men should wear collars that were soft and loose.

As a protest against the popularity of the untrimmed hat, patchwork hats consisting of several different kinds of fur, velvet, felt, and suede—sometimes even the materials are mixed—are to be seen everywhere in Paris. Many of the mixed fur hats are undoubtedly smart. The-small pieces are of cubic shapes, but the hat takes the form of an elaborate turban. 'Die variety of shades is a sufficient trimming, but here and there one sees a long pin, with its two paste ends, which appears to be holding all the small pieces together, states a writer in an exchange.

The many friends of Mrs. Mary Abbott, an ’ old and highly-respected resident of The Grange, Pahautanui, will hear with regret of het- death, which occurred at her house on November 8, after a short illness. The deceased lady was born at Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland, in 1845, and later came to New Zealand in the ship Asterone, which landed at Wellington on September 5, lbos. In the year 1808 she was married to the late Henry Abbott, of Pahautanui, who predeceased her many years ago. Her eldest daughter, Sister Mary of St. Magdalen de Pazzi Convent of the Good Shepherd, Oakleigh, Melbourne, predeceased her two years ago. She leaves one sister, Mrs. R, Mulhern, of Mount Erin, Pahautanui, and the sur‘virjng members of her family are Messrs. Henry, Charles, and Oliver Abbott, and Mrs. Frederick Bradey, Bay View, Pahautanui, also Misses Elizabeth and Ada Abbott, besides sixteen grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. The late Airs. Mary Abbott was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her for her kind and genial qualities, which endeared lvr to all. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at the Catholic Cemetery, Pahautanui. Requiem Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Griffin, Johnsonville. The Rev. Father John O’Connell, Christchurch, officiated at the graveside, and al_so present were Dean Regnault, of Wellington, and the Rev. Father Walsh, of Nai Nai

News comes from Dunediu .which is of special interest to women in regard to seasonable accommodation during exhibition time. The Women s Housing Committee can personally, recommend accommodation in over 700 private houses in Dunedin at stated rates of charge which are most reasonable. J ins will be for men and women, while places for women and girls only can be Arranged at the Y.W.C.A- and' S . Hilda’s College. Information can be ob ta ned from Miss Jean Begg, organising secretary, Miss Batt, Y W.C.A., and Sliss Runciman, Women s Housing Sec tiou.

Old colonists will have noted with regret the announcement of the death of Mrs Catherine S. Commons, who was connected with two families that have done their share in building up the Auckland provincial district (states the “Herald”). Her father, Mr. 'lhomas Wrigley was formerly in business in the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty districts with which lie was associated in the stirring days of the Maori War. Farlv in life Miss Wrigley was married to Mr. W. M. Commons, who was for n long period agent at Tauranga for the Northern Steamship Company. Afterwards he came to Auckland and was manager of Wilson’s Portland Cement Company.

During the war women, turned their hands to inanv trades which had hitherto been confined to men, and to-day, although there is no necessity for them to take up heavy and difficult tasks, the latest figures show that women m Britain are still occupied in all kinds of men’s work. There are nearly 1800 women engaged on railways as shunters. level crossing workers, porters, pointsmen, yard masters, and stationmasters. Abotit 22,000 are employed as electrical workers, and 83,052 are on the land. There arc 149 women undertakers, 500 women bargees, 73 bookmakers, 23 chimney sweeps, 11 racehorse trainers and jockeys.

On October 8 a gathering of interest was held at Claridge’s (London), when a family dinner was given by Lord Stafford, D. 5.0., Sir \Hugo Fitz Herbert( Bt., Major W- H. Fitz Herbert, Captain Fitz Herbert, C.M.G., R.N., and Lieirten.aiit-Colonel Norman .Fitz Herbert C.M.G., C.8.E., to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the grant of the old family seat of Norbury, Derbyshire, from the Prior of Tptbury to their common ancestor, William, son of Herbert, in 1125. Lord Stafford, who is the 29th Lord of the Manor of Nor-bury-and head of the family, lias the original deed still in his possession. This ancient Derbyshire family has been settled in that county since 1125, and those present represented the Norburv, Somerset-Herbert, and Tissingtou FitzHerberts. There were also present several members from far away New Zealand, where a numerous branch of the family is established, states a London writer. During the evening Lord Stafford presented each guest with a photograph of the precious 800-year-old deed, and those who were unable to attend the dinner and those in New Zealand will also receive one. Since his recent return frorp New Zealand Lieutenant-Colonel N. Fitz Herbert has been busily engaged making arrangements for this historic family gathering. So numerous are the relations that 'invitations had to be restricted to a Fitz Herbert born—male or female; a Fitz Herbert married, and the widow of a Fitz Herbert. The NewZealand branch of the family was directly represented by Mrs. L. F. Andrewes (wife of the Rev. L. F. An- , daughter of the late Mr. W. Fitz Herbert, of Lower Hutt. Her brother. Mr. C. W. Fitz Herbert, has gone to America, and was unable to be present. It is interesting to notice that the New Zealand pioneers belonged to the Dorset branch of the family, and their name is spelled iwith a small “li,” whereas the Norburv, the Somerset Herberts, and the Tissington branches use the capital “H” in the middle of the name. The original old home of Norbnry is still in existence. but Tissington Hall is the seat of Sir Hugo Fitz Herbert, Bt.

The very sheer stockings which are now the rage in Paris have, they say, proved a boon to the taxi-drivers. Every visitor takes to the sheer stockings, but finds to her grief that they won’t stand very much sight-seeing, because of their cobwebby sheerness. So rather than ruin the stockings or be forced to wear the more substantial sort, the visitor hails a taxi, which is apparently cheaper in Paris than thin stockings. The Parisian who must be economical, however, saves her sheer stockings for special occasions and wears cotton or lisle for going about town (states an exchange). Beige shoes with beige stockings are. considered correct with black frocks in Paris at present, and are also worn with browns and dark blues and greens. Satin is considered quite inappropriate for street wear save when a satin frock or coat is worn. Crocodile, lizard, and similar leather are regarded as inappropriate for chiffon or silk frocks—being more suitable to the tailored suit or frock. To the French woman who can afford it, there is nothing better than kid shoes of the same shade as the frock.

To have one’s hair shingled without regard to the shape of the head or the tvpe of features is to court disaster. A mannish cut is exceedingly unbecoming. Correctly cut, the head shows a daintv line and finish. Telephone an appointment for shingling, marcel waving. or permanent waving with Stamford and Co., Ltd., 68 Willis Street. ’Phone 44—745.—Advt.

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