A Page for Women

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 72, 18 December 1926, Page 21

A Page for Women

Mrs. Fred. Ward left on Thursday to spend the Christmas holidays at Simmer, Christchurch.

Mrs. Hartj' and her family will spend the Christmas holidays at Belmont.

Dr. and Mrs. Eric Anson and their family will spend Christmas at Paraparaumu.

Miss Airini Pope, M.A., M.S.C., has been appointed lecturer in chemistry foods, and nutrition, to the home science department, Otago University.

Mrs. Hunt (Stratford) arrived in Wellington last night to meet the Misses Meg and Betty Lane, who arrive from the south this morning.

Miss Maud Walford is visiting Miss Irene Hirst in New Plymouth.

The engagement is announced of Myta, second daughter of Mr. Arthur Blacklock, of Wellington, to David Melville, only son of Mrs. D. J. Webster, of Dutiedin.

Lady Luke presided at the monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home Committee. The matron reported there had been several mild cases of mumps during the month and the , children had to be kept from school. The Marsden School give annually a Christmaj party to the children of the home, but this and other entertainment were missed on account of sickness. However, a large consignment of attractive parcels was sent along by the Marsden Junior School, and gave great pleasure to the children. Later as many as were out of quarantine went to an entertainment given bv St. Mark’s Day School, and bad a happv time. Another outing was last Saturday’s motor drive. Donations and gifts received from the following were gratefully acknowledged:—Mrs. Rose, 10s.; Mrs. Sievwright, 10s.; Mr. W. R. Archibald, £1; Miss Young, £1; Miss McDougall. £1; Preston and Co., 10s.; Mrs. Levy, £1 Is.; Mrs. Reich, £1 10s.; Marsden Preparatory School, £5; tram fares St Mark’s Dav School; cakes and jellies, Masonic Lodge, Cambridge Terrace; cakes, etc., Marsden School, Luxford, Mrs. Asiom, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Collier, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Taylor, St. Cuthbert’s Guides, Toe H. work, two afternoons, and Combined Motors.

Another small shipment of the famous “Silkcomo” Rugs just arrived; 95 per eent. pure waste silk; in rich, joyous blendings of Oriental stripes; fast, colours that wash. The rug for utility and wear. Size 48 inches by 70 inches. Price 17s. 6d. each. Order yours early. Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd.—Advt.

"Home Sweet Home” is made clean and bright by using C O. Waxshine, the great linoleum polish. It’s mother’s favourite. Procurable from all grocers. —Advt.

Fruit Salad.—The newest fruit flavoured confection—there is nothing like this on the market—a Pascall masterpiece.—Advt.

There are prettv dainty gifts at Mrs. Smith’s, 88 Willis Street, for children. Fine muslin and silk embroidered frocks and smart bats and bonnets.

Mrs. T. M. Wilford has left for a visit to the south.

A preliminary screening of "Fig Leaves.” which is to see the light Of the screen at the Regent soon, showed it to be in a large part a wonderful mannequin parade. These pictures are coloured,- and some wonderful effects in colouring are seen. The mannequins display dresses of all kinds, wondrous creations of dozens oi yards of tulle, glittering sequin robes, moulded to the wearer’s form, the most modern ot pyjama suits and lingerie, and bathing suits, fit for Deauville but certainly not for Day’s Bay), severe tailored suits, and even the necessary macintosh, but made a thing of beauty. The story with such sights to feast the eye upon is superfluous, but it is there all the same; the mannequin parade is sure to attract the female portion of the audience.

Miss Jessie C. A. Traill, the Melbourne artist, who passed through Auckland on her way to Europe, had two paintings accepted at the Paris Salon, 1926. A water-colour, "Le Lit d’Or,” was hung "on the line” in a good position. Miss Traill has been enjoying a delightful visit to Spain in company with Miss Katie Martin. She is now on her way back to Australia.

Miss Bessie Gibson', of Brisbane, obtained “Mention Honourable” for her large portrait of an Australian girl in court dress, exhibited in the Spring Salon,' Paris, 1926. Miss Gibson is best known by her miniatures, but at present she is working on large portraits in oil. This one mentioned is a charming study in pale tints of pinks and creams and greys.

Mrs. F. E. Harry, wife of the Rev. F. E. Harry, returned to Wellington by the Ulimaroa on Tuesday last. During her three months’ absence she visited Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, and at Fremantle parted with her daughter, Miss Gwenyth Harry, 8.A., who was married in India, on last, to the Rev. Wilfred G. Crofts, 8.A., of Rajbari, Eastern Bengal The honey - inoou is being spent on the Assam coast. The Rev. F. E Harry join • iieyed to Sydney to accompany his wife home. At a social gathering in the Vivian Street Baptist Church on Tuesday last the travellers received a very warm welcome back.

For Christmas dances and entertainments the ostrich feather fans at Miss Samson’s, Customhouse Quay, make a charming gift. They have carved and jewelled handles. French dolls are a charming novelty, and these are from' two guineas. A wood hand-carved fruit tray is also a distinct novelty from Paris, smart posies in feather flowers, enamelled metal flowers, gay plumaged birds to put on hat or coat. Decorative art mirrors in different sizes are in lovely artistic colourings The same style of thing is used for the sweet boxes and park rest. Amusing match-holders and cigar-cutters for the mere male are in bright-coloured bird or animal designs, suitable for a smokeroom. Some original bridge scorers are in washable ivory, with a movable figure to mark the calls. Boxes and hand mirrors covered in tissue are also very desirable gifts.—Advt.

A Christchurch Wedding.

Crowds of friends thronged St. Mary’s Church, Christchurch (beautifully decorated with peonies, delphiniums, arum lilies, ami roses), on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Sybil Mary Petre and Mr. Vincent Aubrey Ward, which was solemnised by the Rev. Father J. O’Connell, S.M., parish priest of St. Mary’s, assisted by the Rev. Father Alfred Cullen, S.M. Miss Petre is the elder daughter of Mrs. ami the late Mr. R. G. Petre, of Merivalc, and granddaughter of the late Hon. Henry Petre, one of the pioneers of the Wellington district, who arrived in New Zealand in the ’forties of last centurv, and after whose father’s seat in Brentwood, Essex, the suburb of Thorndon is named, while the bridegroom is the second son of Sir Joseph Ward, Bart., P.C., K.C.M.G., M.P. for Invercargill, and of Lad}’ Ward, of Heretaunga. Mr. F. W. Petre escorted his sister. Mr. Pat Ward acted as his brother’s best man, and Miss Mina Ward, the bridegroom’s cousin, played the nuptial music. The bride’s dress, the gift of Lady Ward, who, through indisposition, was unable to make the journey from Wellington -for the wedding, was of finest ivory silk net, through which gleamed the under-dress of silver lame. The long corsage, which terminated in deep scallops, was embroidered all over in silver, and the circular skirt with scalloped hem was weighted with similar embroidery, while the. long sleeves of plain net were finished at the wrists with bands of silver. The bridal veil of tulle was embroidered at the corners and held in place by a chaplet of silver leaves with a tiny posy of orange blossom buds at each side. An effective note of colour was introduced in her bouquet of white carnations, roses, and larkspur Miss Betty Petre, the chief bridesmaid, wore hyacinth blue ninon, the long bodice being faintly patterned in tan and finished with a girdle and bow of ribbon-velvet to match, while the skirt was boldly printed in tones of tan, black, and fuchsia ’ She wore a wreath of silver leaves wtih posies of forget-me-nots at the sides, and her bouquet matched the colours of the frock. Miss Joan Murchison, the bride’s cousin, and Miss Theresa' Ward, the bridegroom’s niece, were a winsome little pair in their hvacinth blue crepe de chine frocks, with kilted panels and shoulder posies of blue flowers and silver leaves, with long ribbon streamers. Their wreaths were of silver leaves, with bunches of forget-me-nots at the sides, and, thev carried bouquets of pasteltinted flowers. After the ceremony a reception was held bv Mrs Petre at the Winter Garden, festively decorated for the occasion. When Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ward left later for Wellington, the bride was wearing a frock of aubretia blue crepe de chine, patterned in small design in cerise, grev, and orange, and finished with a white collar and narrow cerise tie. Her straw hat to match was band-' ed with velvet, and trimmed with a small posv of flowers to- tone with her frock, and she carried a coat of navy quilted taffeta. After a motor tour of the North Island, Mr. and Mrs. Ward will reside at Heretaunga.