WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 67, 13 December 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. O. N. Gillespie, Wellington, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. S. Taylor, Christchurch. The Hon. G. J. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson are at present in Christchurch. Mr. and Airs. J. B. Hamilton, who have been living at Oriental Bay for the past three years, have returned to their former home in Hastings. Mrs. A. M. Epps, Auckland, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eric Stevens, at Highland Park. Mrs. Epps will shortly be leaving to take up her residence in Brisbane. Mrs. G. Chewings, Invercargill and her neice, Miss Atkinson. Adelaide, are staying with Mrs. E. T. Lovell, in Wellington, before leaving to visit Airs. J. Alitchell, Auckland. Aliss Humphries, of New Plymouth, who has been visiting her brother at Lower Hutt, has returned home. The engagement is announced of Kathleen, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. E. J. Burt, the Terrace, Wellington, to Roy Kennedy, of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, Palmerston North, eldest son of the late Air. S. R. Kennedy and Airs. Kennedy, Inglis Street, Seatoun.

The annual prize-giving entertainment of Mrs. Menard’s pupils took place on Saturday evening in the Kent Terrace Hall, during which two enjoyable short plays were given by the juniors, also songs and recitations by Bliss BCoy, and Messrs. L. Anderson and B. Muir. Before calling upon Mrs. James Hislop to present the prizes, Mrs. Menard read a report on the year’s work done by the pupils. Mrs. Hislop then presented the certificates ana medals won by the pupils at this year's competitions, which showed the high standard acquired. Prizes were as follow Elocution and dramatic art medallist and Mrs. Hislop’s special prize, Miss Mavis Windsor; intermediate, Queenie McLean; junior, Roma Topp. Elocution (a) Eunice Scott, J dan Partit, Thelma Bartholomew; Class, B, Doris Glover, Mary O’Neil; Class 111, Joan Kaine, Thelma Mason, Betty Day. Boys’ medallist and Mrs.. Hislop’s prize: Lawrence Searle ; special, Errol Muir; Class A, Cedric Muir; Class B, lan* Watts; Class C, Jim Osborne. Improvement, Class A, Cedric Mentipiay, Stanley Harrison, Ronald Witcome; Class B, Elliot .Maxwell, Billy Glover, Gordon Sim. Singing, senior, Mavis Windsor; intermediate, Queenie McLean; junior, Eunice Scott, Roma Topp; boys, senior, Cedric Muir; intermediate, C. Mcntiplay; junior, Jim Osborne, and Eliot Maxwell.

The wedding of Miss Florence Madge Curd, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Curd, to Mr. Henry Arthur Bradley, of the Bank of Australasia staff, Te Arolia, and formerly o( Waipukurau, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradley, ot Whangarei, took place on Wednesday in St. Mary's Church, Waipukurau, the Rev. Canon E. D. Rice performing the ceremony. The bride wore ivory crepe de chine, heavily embroidered with crystal beads, and entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away. She carried a shower bouquet of white lilies, gypsophlia, white carnations, sweet peas, and maiden-hair ferti, with ribbons to match. The bridesmaid, Miss Rosalie Curd, cousin of the bride, was dressed in the new cyclamen pink, with crinolene hat to tone, and the little flower girls, Miss Diary Ellinghatn and Miss Margaret Menzies, wore floral dresses of apple green and apricot and hats to match. The bridesmaid’s bouquet was of cyclamen pink carnations, pale heliotrope peas, mai-den-hair fern, and gypsophlia, while the flower girls had posies of apricot roses, gypsophlia, pink carnations, and pea§. They all wore pearl necklaces, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Cyril Riddell as best man. The guests were afterwards entertained at the new home of the bride’s parents, Hatunia road.

Having introdneed the Eugene process to Wellington, we have had the longest experience in permanent waving. Whv not .hove the most skilled artists, at a cost that is no more than elsewhere? Sides, 215.; half-head. 63s ; full bend. 105 s Agents Elizabeth Arden’s toilet preparations Stamford ind Co , Ltd , 68 Willis Street ’Phone fl—74s.—Advt.

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The engagement is announced of Gladys Alarie, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. C. Heiuold, o£ Durie Hill, Wanganui, to John Merrilees Runciman, of Napier, son of Mr. and Airs. J. Al. Runcinian, of Havelock North.

Au exchange announces the engagement of Phyllis Aylie, second daughter of Air. R. and the late Airs. Goodchap, Hawera, to John Edward, younger sou of Air. and Airs. C. E. Histed, Eitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, and of Elsie'Evelyn, only daughter of Air. and Airs. E. E. Jones, of Otahuhu, to Hugh Wood, only son of Air. 11. W. Farquhar, of Sydney, N.S.W.

The annual meeting of the W.C.T.U. (Aliramar branch) was held last Wednesday afternoon. The attendance was fair. Encouraging reports were read from the different departments of work, and plans for future activity’ discussed. It was stated that' during the seven nionths-of its existence, the ‘‘union” had doubled its membership. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Airs. Evans, AI.A.; treasurer, Mrs. Cullen; secretary, Airs. Genge; “White Ribbon” agent, Airs. Eggus.- It was decided to hold over the appointment of department superintendents till the first meeting in the New Year, which takes place in February. While afternoon tea was being served, opportunity was taken by members present to wish Airs. Kisby, who leaves tor Tasmania next week, a pleasant holiday and safe return.

Mrs. Tennant, Christchurch, is on a short visit to Wellington.

The wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Church, Helensville, Auckland, on Thursday afternoon, of Irene Betty, daughter of Mrs. Gorst-Travers, and Stanley, son of Mr and Mrs. T. Riddler, of Petone, Wellington. The Rev. Partridge officiated. 'I he bride, who was given away by Mr. J. Baxter, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, wore a frock of white embroidered georgette finished with silver lace; she wore a long veil and carried a bouquet. She was attended by Miss Boyd, who chose salmon pink georgette over lace, a beige hat with pink flowers, and carried a pink and white bouquet. Two litfle flower girls, Molly and Joyce Baxter (nieces of tile bridegroom) wore lavender and pink crepe de chine respectively. Mr. R. Jones, of Wellington, 'was best man. The reception was held at the Kiosk, Helensville, where Mrs. Baxter received the guests, wearing a royal blue suit with henna trimming, and hat to tone. Mrs. Riddler, mother of the bridegroom, was in navy blue, with hat to match. There was a large number of guests, included among whom were Mrs. Buckleton and Miss Buckleton, of Wellington, the former in black ' georgette and ecru lace, and the latter in cherry crepe de chine, with hat to match. Mr. R. B. Buckleton and Mr. V. Masters were also among the Wellington guests. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Riddler left for Auckland, the bride wearing a beige frock coat and hat en suite.

One life-long gift is worth all the others. A gift at this season should be some tangible Christmas recollection to care for, to think on, to keep—perhaps a necklace of pearls. Stewart Dawson have just received from their English house some very exclusive pearl strings, exact replicas of genuine pearls with real clasp in white gold set with diamonds or diamonds and sapphires. This is a gift to charm both young and old. The price is exceedingly moderate for so exquisite a gift—from fifty shillings up to six pounds ten shillings. There are so many suggestions for gifts—silver for the table is always acceptable and dainty butter knives, jam spoons, bread forks, nutcrackers, all in new designs in solid silver. Special afternoon tea and coffee spoons in solid silver in pretty cases are eighteen and six. Stainless knives’ are a welcome and practical gift and these are made by leading Sheffield cuthrs to His Majesty the King and are, needless to say, wonderful quality. Sioons and forks in Old English design may be purchased in small quantities at practically the same price as that charged for by the dozen There are manv other attractions, fruit baskets, cake stands, fish knives and forks in handsome cases, trays and salvers in solid silver and electro plate Cut crvstal vt.ses, bowls, and candlesticks are verv attractive, also the china ornaments in Royal Doulton and Aynslev. Sweet dishes, olive dishes and asparagus holders are in solid silver and electro plate. Something verv different is a suggestion for the business man ~r woman who appreciates a pen or pencil. Gold ; ets in cases are five pounds ten an 1 there are any number !,( gold mounted pens and pencils in the famous “Swan” brand—Advt.

Mrs. 11. L. Tamplin, of Lyall Bay, is now convalescing at Mandamus Downs, Culverden, North Canterbury, after a serious illness extending over a period of three years, for the past eight months of which she has been a patient in the Limes Private Hospital, Christchurch, under the care of Dr. Stanlev-Foster. She intends returning to Wellington early in the New Year. Special letter just received from the member of cur staff sent abroad to confer with our London office and make selections of model gowns, _ millinery, etc., in anticipation of the visit of their Rolal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, advising us that some wonderful creations for both day and evening wear have been purchased and will arrive in Wellington in ample time for the various functions. Kirkcaldie and Stains,. Ltd—Advt.

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