WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 75, 22 December 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J. O.Shea will leave to-day for Gisborne on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Pat. Holden. Miss Eva Card, of Featherston, is visiting Wellington. She will return home to-day. Mr. and Mrs. F. Death (Carterton, are on a motor tour of the Taupo and Rotorua districts.

Mrs. W. Leitch, Goldie's Brae, has accompanied Mr. Leitch on a tour of the South Island.

Miss Dora Fairbrother has left to spend the holidays at Takaka with Miss M. Richmond.

Miss M. A. Burgess, of Invercargill is visiting Wellington.

Wellington visitors to Wanganui recently included Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey and Mr. and Mrs. T. I-I. Duncan.

Mrs. Corliss has returned from a visit to the South.

Mrs. Winstone, of Wanganui, came to Wellington to meet Mrs and Miss Clapham, who returned from America by the Makura on Monday.

Mrs. Woodward, of Oamaru, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Grigor, in Palmerston North, spent a few days with Mrs A Seed at Khandallah, on her vvay home. She left by the ferry boat last night foi the south. The engagement is announced of Eleanor, \ouuger daughter of Mr. and Mrs Alex. Ballingall, Wellington, to Athol Ferguson,, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. ‘Mackay, also of Wellington

Mrs. Longmore (Wellington! will be the guest of Mrs.- Keith Hadfield in Christchurch for the holidays.

Miss Mills, Woodford House, Havelock North, is spending the vacation with Mrs. C. Unwin, Winchester, Canterbury.

Mrs. Barry-Martin, who has been staying with her mother. Mrs. Hassell, in Timaru, lias returned to Wellington.

A dance in aid of the Artillery Queen’s campaign will be held in the Old Naval Hall to-night and every Wednesday. The Regent dance orchestra will supply the music, and supper will be provided.

The death occurred at her late residence Torlesse Terrace, Wellington, yesterday, of Mrs. A. Lewis, wife of the head messenger to the Prime Minister (Right Hon. J. G. Coates). Deceased, who was well-known locally, is survived by two sons, in addition to her husband, who is at present abroad with Mr. Coates. The funeral will take place to-morrow.

The death took place at Wadestown yesterday morning of Mrs. Elizabeth Lomas, third daughter of the late John Witton. Mrs. Lomas was born in Staffordshire, Wolverhamton, in 1856, and arrived in New Zealand with her parents in 1857. She was an old and respected resident of Wadestown, where she had resided almost al) her life. Sne is survived by two sons and two daughters: Mr. J. J. Lomas (New Plymouth), Mr. T. C Lomas (“Evening Post” staff), Mrs. A. N. Kelly (Tokomaru), and Miss Lomas (Wadestown).

Three pleasant gatherings have recently been held at Wellington Girls’ College, in honour of Mrs R. Wood, M.A., who is retiring after eight years’ service. Miss Greig, M.A., B.Sc., presented’, on behalf of the staff, a eakestand of Wedgwood china and silver. Mary McLean, head prefect, spoke for Mrs. Wood’s pupils, and for the Library Committee on which Mrs. Wood was a valued worker, and presented gifts of beautiful china from pupils and from the committee. Much regret was expressed by those present at parting from a teacher so valued and successful as head of the French department, and so beloved by the staff and pupils. Mrs., Wood suitably replied At the prize-giving of the college, Miss Greig referred to the help given by Mrs. Wood’s gifts and personality, and in the annual, report says: “We appreciate the fine work she has done, and with regret bid her farewell. She carries with her the best wishes of staff and pupils for success and happiness.”

The friends of Mrs. James Atkinson will regret to hear of her death, which look place at her residence, Pownall Street, Masterton, at the age of 74 years. The late Mrs Atkinson was born in Drumnogoom, County Armagh, Ireland, and arrived in New Zealand with her husband, the late Mr. James Atkinson, in 1873. For a number of years they resided in Hokitika, Greymouth, anil Wellington prior to coming to Masterton some eleven years ago. Mrs. Atkinson is survived by two sons and three daughters.

The prize-giving at the Wellington Diocesan School for Girls, "Nga Tawa,” took place in the hall at 7.30 last Wednesday evening. The Right Rev. the ♦iishop of Wellington presided, and Colonel Symonds gave away the prizes Mr. T. W. Marshall and Mr. Gordon Eliott, M.P., ttustees, were also present. The chairman, Miss F. H. McCall, read the annual report, and a short school concert was given after the distribution of prizes. There was an exhibition of needlework, dressmaking, leather work, drawing, and design. Among those present were: Mr. and Airs. W. Ferguson, Dr. Dudley, MrS. J. W. Marshall, the Misses K. and E. Marshall, Miss Taylor, Mrs. Izard, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Abraham, Mr. and Mrs Wheeler, Mrs. Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. Harpur, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stuckey, Mr and Mrs. C. Kelly, Miss Ormond, Miss Jean Shirtcliffe, Mrs. McNair, Dr. and Mrs. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Gill. Miss Eva Necker will act as headmistress during Miss McCall’s absence in England. Miss McCall leaves for home on April 23.

Having introduced the Eugene process to Wellington, we have had the longest experience in permanent waving. Why not have the most skilled artists, at a cost that is no more than elsewhere? Sides, 21s ; half-head, 63s ; full head, 105 s Agents Elizabeth Arden’s toilet preparations , Stamford wd Co., Ltd , 08 Willis Street ’Phone 14-745—Advt.

“Eve,” No. 10 Woodward Street, has some charming little frocks for the Christmas holidays, models from Paris in cool, fresh colourings, and also in white and cream A periwinkle blue crepe de chine is decorated with chenille embroidery in white, and has groups of fine accordion pleatings. .A useful tennis frock in white crepe de chine has kilted frills on cuffs, collar, and the front of the bodice and pockets to finish the skirt A really wonderful bargain is a little French frock in turquoise blue voile, handembroidered, and tucked with small box-pleats in the skirt, lor three, guineas.—Advt.

Mrs. D. F. Lane and Mrs. Bay, Wellington,'are staying in Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hume, Masterton, left on Friday on a trip to Sydney.

Mrs. W. R. Carter, Lower Hutt, is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Crane, Whangarei.

Mrs. Q. W. Duthie, of Wellington, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying with her daughter, Mrs. W. N. Abbott, Epsom.

Mr. and Mrs. Athol Kennedy, Whitianga, are on a visit to Mrs. Matthews, Lower Hutt.

Mrs. Gerald Russell, of Christchurch, is at present in Wellington, where she will spend an extended holiday..

Mrs. D. Jones (Lower Hutt) has returned from a visit to Wanganui.

Miss M. Nelson has returned to Woodville from Wellington for a short visit prior to leaving for Sydney for further study in dancing.

Miss D. Marshall, Wellington, is spending a holiday with her parents in Timaru.

Mrs. H. Abraham (Khandallah) is spending Christmas with her mother, Mrs. James McKellar, in New Plymouth.

Miss Hazel Evans (St. Martins, Christchurch) is leaving this week to visit her sister, Mrs. R. Caughley, Wellington.

Mrs. W. R. Wilson has returned to Auckland after a tour of inspection of girl guide companies throughout New Zealand.

Miss Maureen Bourke and Master Denis Bourke have returned to Pahiatua from a visit to Wellington, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P J. Griffin.

The Rev. Stanley and Mrs. Hinson, formerly of Pleasant Point, arrived from England yesterday by the Atheuic, and will go on to Pahiatua to attend the wedding of their son Noel to Miss F. Nelson.

Mrs. A. B. Gibbous, of Khandallah, who arrived home last week from a tour abroad, is staying with Mrs. Hope Gibbons in Wanganui, for the college prize-giving.

Mrs. G. W. Mackay, of Wellington, accompanied by her small son, is at present on a holiday visit to Invercargill. She is the guest of her mother, Mrs. A. C. Millar. Mrs. McNeely and infant daughter (Wellington) afe also th e guests of Mrs. Millar.

The musical circle of the Canterbury Women’s Club brought the year’s activities to a close by a successful gathering held in the club’s receptionroom, when the guests of honour were Mrs. Corliss and Miss Valerie Corliss, of Wellington, who were welcomed by the Mrs. H. Holland. Miss Corliss a pianist and lecturer on musical subjects,' who has lately returned from abroad, gave an entertaining address on various aspects of musical life in London.

A very pleasing gathering took place in the Kaitoke School on the night of December 16. given by the residents of the district, in the form of a Christmas tree, in conjunction with the prize-giving to the scholars of the school. Mr. Collie, chairman, presented the prizes won, and Mr. Munro, the teacher, was the recipient of a present from the scholars as a token of respect. After the children had enjoyed the floor, it was cleared and the adults took charge, and one of the best Christmas entertainments ever held in Kaitoke. came to a close in the early hours of the morning. The committee as a whole had spared no pains to make it a success. Wellington Weddings.

The wedding was solemnised at St. Peter’s Church on December 16 of Miss Ellen Carruthers, third daughter of Mrs. M. E. Carruthers, of “Rosemere,” Wellington, and Mr. Arthur William Lightfoot, second son of Mrs. T. H. Lightfoot, of- “Carubrea,” Auburn, Melbourne; the Rev. Watson officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Norman ’McLeod, wore a gown of silver lace, finished at the waist with a large bow of ivory taffetas caught through a diamond buckle. Her bouquet was of massed pink roses and niaidenjiair fern, a veil which was caught to the head with clusters of orange blossom, and which formed the train completed the toilet. The bridesmaids, Miss Alma Carruthers, niece of the bride, and Miss Frances Rough, wore frocks of power blue mariette and lace, and carried bouquets of cloth of gold roses, delphiniums, and maidenhair fern. The small nephew of the bride, blaster Edgar Carruthers, who acted as cushion bearer, wore a suit of duchess satin and lace. Mr. Victor Carruthers attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. Edgar Carruthers was groomsman. The numerous guests were afterwards entertained by Mrs. Carruthers, the decorations being carried out in powder blue and pale yellow. Mr. and Mrs. Lightfoot later left for Sydney and Melbourne, the bride travelling in a frock of mauve silk marocain and lace, with liat to tone. A wedding was solemnised recently at St. James’s Church, Lower Hutt, between Miss Emma Moore, of Lower Hutt, and Mr. Edgar Carruthers, youngest son of Mrs. M. E. Carruthers, of “Rosemere,” Wellington, the Rev. Blackburn officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of crepe de chine, trimmed with guipure lace and pearls, and carried a bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern. Her veil, which formed the train, was worn with a wreath of orange blossoms. Mrs. Norman McDonald, sister of the bride, acted as matron of honour, and Miss Alma Carruthers, niece of the bridegroom, and Miss Jjlo Sunnox, who were bridesmaids, wore petunia crepe de chine frocks and carried bouquets of pink roses, sweet peas, and fern. Mr Victor Carruthers was best man, and Mr. Norman McDonald and Mr. James Walshaw also attended the bridegroom. After the ceremonv Mrs. Moore entertained about 150 guests at the Lvceum Hall. Later Mr. and Mrs. Carruthers left for fhe south, the bride travelling in an ensemble suit of sapphire blue with hat to match.

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