WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 61, 6 December 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J. M. A. Hott has returned from a visit to Sydney. Mrs. Hawken has returned to Wellington from the north. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Beale have returned from Dunedin. They have taken a flat at 34 Upland Road, Kelburn. Miss Rose, who was the guest of Mrs A. Hatrick in Wanganui, returned to Wellington on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. E. Fildes, of Wellington, are on a visit to Auckland, and have taken up their residence at the Shortland Flats. The engagement is announced of Lillian Jessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Simpson, of Wellington, to Edwin Eric, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. King, also of Wellington. Mrs. Mabin (Wellington) is visiting Stratford. ■ Ms. Burdekiu (Wellington) is staying in New Plymouth. Mrs. W. H. Price and Miss Kathleen Price returned to the south on Friday after a visit to Wellington. The headmistress and staff of the Wellington East Girls’ College have issued invitations to the prize distribution, to be held in the concert chamber on December 16. Miss Gladys Morgan and Miss Marjorie Keegan; L.T.C.L., left by motor on Saturday morning to fulfil engagements at Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. B. Clark, of Wellington, are visiting Christchurch. Mrs. J. H. Pike and Mrs. J. R. Nicholson, of Wellington South, who have been the guests of their aunt, Mrs. W. Fairbairn, in Christchurch, and of Mrs. Eric Stephenson, Ashburton, have returned home.

The result of raffles, as advertised in this morning’s Dominion, shows that the bride doll was won by Miss Margaret Eichelbaum, and the baby doll by Mrs. Perry, of Lonsdale Crescent.

The death occurred on Saturday, at her residence, Kelburn, of Mrs. Marshall, widow of the late Captain J. Marshall, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Henry Blundell, founder of the “Evening Post.” She is survived by one brother, Mr. Louis Blundell, and a family of six, Mrs. F. J. Wood (Perth, W.A.), Mrs. W. E. Rawson (Wellington) , Mrs. H. R. Thomas (Wellington), Mrs. A. D. Briggs (Wellington), Mrs. S. D. Gill (Masterton), and Mr. H. T. Marshall (Wellington).

At the Town Hall on Saturday evening a jazz dance was held in aid of the Plunket Society’s funds. Mr. J. H. Mills, with Mrs. W. A. Parton, organised the evening, which was very successful, about six hundred being present. Rodnev Pankhurst’s orchestra, under M. Tutschka, provided the music, which was most/inspiriting. During the evening “Miss Wellington” (Miss McCubbin) was a guest. She was received by Mr. Parton and Mrs. McVicar, vice-president of the society, presented her with ' a handsome bouquet. She received an enthusiastic greeting. The supply of refreshments were in the capable hands of Mrs. Parton, who had with her an able body of assistants. About £BO was realised on the night, and it is expected there will be more to follow.

The Girls’ Branch of the Women’s National Reserve held a very successful bazaar in the R.S.A tearooms on Saturday afternoon. The bazaar was opened bv Colonel Avery, who spoke of the aim of the girls, that of raising money to erect steps in the new Memorial Soldiers’ Cemetery at Karori. There were several well-stocked stalls, the fancy goods and sweets being made by the girls. Those in charge of the stalls were: Fancy stall, Misses Gill and Beales; sweet stall, Misses Pirani, Harman, and Jeffs; produce stall, Miss Cook; book stall, Misses 'Smith and McGilivrav; flower stall, Misses Black and McCarthy; tea-rooms, Misses Rose and Goodwin.

Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, with her mother, Lady Menzies, has returned to New Zealand from Australia, where Lady Marjorie has been doing a great deal in connection with the Girl Guide movement. Lady Menzies and Miss S. Smith (a niece of Lady Menzies) hope to do motor trips to the principal sights of this country, in both the North and South Islands’, during the six months that Lady Menzies and Miss Smith are visiting New Zealand. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple will take over the headship of Woodford College after the Christmas holidays.

The wedding took place at the Sailors’ Friend Society Church of Miss Eunice Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H Williams, of Wellington, and Philip Andrew, son of the late George and Mrs. Bennett, of Nelson The missioner, Mr. J. Moore officiated, and Mrs. Good played the wedding music. The church was prettily decorated with flowers and bells The bride was in a charming frock of white georgette, wearing also a veil and orange blossoms. her shower bouquet being of white roses. The bridesmaids were Misses Edna Williams and Ruby Bennett. The former wore apricot crepe de chine, and the latter was in mauve georgette, ' while each wore a silver bandeau and carried a bouquet to tone with the frocks. Edna Pope and Jean Colpus were also in attendance as flower girls, wearing frocks of pale blue and lemon crepe de chine, and carrying Victorian posies. Mr. M. Bennett, of Nelson, was best man, and D’arcy Williams was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held bv Mr. and Mrs. Williams at Gamble and Creed’s. Mrs. P. Bennett travelled in a frock and coat of bois de rose, and a hat to match.

An "at home” for Miss Liddiard, head of the Plunket work in London, who is at present visiting New Zealand, was given by the Trained Nurses’ Association in Dunedin. The room was made beautiful with flowers for the occasion, including poppies, great bowls of blue lupin, and others of gay marigolds. Miss Younsr, president of the association, and the vice-presidents, Miss Holford and Miss Tennant, received the guests, who numbered about 70.

Havim? introduced the Eugene process to Wellincrton, we have had the longest experience in permanent waving. Whv not have the most skilled artists, at a cost that is no more tlinn elsewhere? Sides, 215.; half-head. 635.; full head. 105 s Agents Elizabeth Arden’s toilet preparations Stamford and Co , Ltd , 68 Willis Street. 'Phone 11—745.—Advt.

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

Lady Allen is expected back in New Zealand on Wednesday. Next year Sir James and Lady Allen will spend some time in Wellington, having taken Mr. Charles White’s house, in Hill Street, while Mr. and Mrs. White are absent in England.

A tetv successful sale of work was held at the Infant School, Muntai, on Saturday afternoon, in aid if the school funds. The stalls were set m the pretty pounds of the sdooi, and the fine dai added not a little to the good attendance In the unavoidable absence.of Mrs. T. M. Wilford, the bazaar was opened by the Mayor of Eastbourne, Mr. H. M. Jones, ind occasion was taken to picsent the headmaster, Mr. King, with a travel-hnsi-iug anl case' prior to ins leaving for a visit to the Old Country. There were some well stoked stalls and a Father Christmas, who was very popular with the children The results totalled about £7O.

In the passing-away of Mrs. John Studholme, the widow of the late John Studholme, of “Merivale” and “Coldstream,” Canterbury, whose death, at the age of 87, occurred in Paris on December 1, the community lost one of the oldest of Canterbury settlers (states an exchange). Mrs. Studholme came to New Zealand in 1853 with her brother, the late Mr. Edward Moorhouse, and her two sisters, the late Mrs. W. B. Rhodes and Mrs. T. H. Wigley, to join her brother, Mr. Sefton Moorhouse, the then Superintendent of Canterbury. The vessel they came on, a barque of a few hundred tons, took 157 days on the voyage. On arrival Mrs. Studholme had, like all newcomers at that time, tp ride over the hills to Christchurch. During her first five years in New Zealand Mrs Studholme lived chieflv with her brother, Mr. Sefton Moorhouse, in Christchurch, at his house in Hereford Street. /In Lco2 Mrs Studholme married the late Mr John Stiidholme, and their first home was at Hororata.' As there were no roads, she had to ride there, her luggage, furniture, etc., being sent on bv bullock dray. About 1864 she and her husband went to Waimate, and lived there during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Studholme in England At, that time the township of Waimate consisted of a small Maori pah. About 1868 the run at Hororata having been sold to Sir John Hall, Mis Studlu Ime and her husband decided to live in Christchurch, and "Merivale,” built and, at that time, owned, by her brother, Mr. Sefton Mociliouse, was bought. '‘Merivale” ccntnmed to be het home until 1399, when she and her husband left for England, where both remained. Three sens, two daughters, end many grandchildren survive her.

The annual meeting of the South Wellington W.C.T.U. was held on Thursdsfy, when Mrs. Evans, M.A., presided. The secretary read the report of the year’s work, which showed progress, fourteen meetings having been held, to which interest had been added by addresses delivered by the Rev. A. Armstrong, Dr: Platts-Mills, Mrs. Evans, Airs. Greene, Miss Kirk, Sister Bessie, Mrs. Weston, and the delegates to the conventions. Encouraging reports were ■read from the following departments of work:—Notable days (Mrs. Rowe), cradle roll (Mrs. Logan), railway boxes (Mr. Brialey), hospital visitor (Airs. Keene), scattered members (Airs. Chisholm), flower mission (Miss E. Boxall), “white ribbon” (Airs, Mowlem), peace and arbitration (Airs. Evans), Press (Airs. Evans). - The balance-sheet showed that the year began with a balance of £3 9s. lOd.; receipts had been £5O Is. 2d. and expenditure £5O 9s. 4d., leaving a credit balance of £3 Is. Bd. The secretary read the balance-sheet of the reserve fund, which showed a credit balance of £2l 12s. 3d. Gratification was expressed that the building was now free of debt. Sympathy was expressed with the relatives of members who had lately passed away. The election of officers resulted in Airs. Mowlem being elected president, Airs. Webb re-elected .secretary, Aliss Boxall re-elected treasurer, and Airs. Hirst reelected assistant-treasurer.

Diamond Wedding. A very large number of friends assembled at “Litchfield,” Upper. Aramoho, recently, to celebrate the diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Randal. Relatives and friends had gathered from near and far, and out of compliment to Mr, and Mrs. Randal, who have won the respect and love of all who know them, the ladies of Upper Aramoho took charge of the arrangements, preparations for which had been in hand for some time previously The proceedings commenced by an early celebration of Holy Communion, administered by the Ven. Archdeacon R. Creed Meredith, the participants including eighteen near relatives, all the surviving sons and daughters being present. A delightful wedding breakfast was provided, a feature of the table being a handsome two-decker wedding cake. The toast of the afternoon was proposed by Mr Fred H. Allen, who spoke of the long and intimate friendship between the two families, his father, Mr. G. F. Allen (who was unable to be present) being closely associated with Mr Randal tn musical and social circles in their voutiger days . The speaker referred to tlie fact that Mr and Mrs. Randal had been residents of “Litchfield” for forty years, and were greatly esteemed and loved by the whole neighbourhood In concluding he asked their acceptafice, on behalf of their many old friends, of a well-filled purse, explaining that the contributors preferred to present their compliments in this fashion rather than in the purchase of plate. Mr. John Jones, one of Mr. Randal’s oldest friends in Wanganui, spoke of his early association with Mr. Randal in the building trade, of the many important constructions for which they were responsible, and the skilful and faithful workmanship displayed by Mr. Randal, whose honesty and integrity were recognised bv all. The toast was most enthusiastically honoured. Amongst the many friends and relatives present were two brothers of Mrs. Randal—the Messrs. Silby, one” of them having journeyed from Palmerston North and the other from Hawera for the occasion. Many handsome flhral tributes (including an ingeniously-arranged wedding bell) and other gifts were also presented to Mr. and Mrs. Randal, who were married on November 26, 1866, at Fareham (near Litchfield), England, by the Rev. Thomas Cousins, assisted hy the Rev. Robert Hobbs. For the first few years of their married life they lived in London, afterwards coming out to New Zealand and making their home in Wanganui, where for many years Mr. Randal carried on his business as a builder and contractor.

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