WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 52, 28 November 1927, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FRO JI FAR AND NEAR

Miss E. Spencer left by the Coriuthic yesterday oil a visit to England. Mr. and Mrs. 11. E. Ardmore, of Wellington, are staying in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. S. Brown, of Auckland, are on a short visit to Wellington. Miss Isabel Turrell has i eturned to Christchurch from Wellington. Dr. Mary Wilson, of Wellington, is at present in Auckland. ' Mr. and Mrs. R. Clive arc Wellington visitors to Auckland. Mrs. P. C. Freeth, of Palmerston North, is staving with her daughter, Mrs. L. Moss, at- Wellington. Miss D. Speedy (Manawatu) is the guest of Mrs. Brian Speedy, Wellington. Miss Margaret Tripp has returned to Tiinaru front a visit to Wellington and Christchurch. Mrs. Alf. Gibbons (Khandallah) has been the .guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hope Gibbons, Wanganui East. Mr. and Mrs. George Mcyrick returned from Wellington on Saturday to Hawera. Mr. and Mrs. G. Russell, of Wellington, are among the visitors to Christchurch. Miss Brenda Newman, of Timaru, left on Thursday for Wellington, where she is the guest of Mrs. G. Wright. Miss Gower, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Haworth, in Wanganui, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Barnes (Wellington) and Miss Lewis (London) are the guests of Sirs. Peter Lewis, Wanganui. Miss Hazel V. Edgar, of Palmerston North, will leave at an early, date for Wellington, where she will in future reside. Mrs. J. E. Queree, of Christchurch, is at present in Wellington to farewell her son, Ray, who is sailing on the Corinthic for England. Miss Janet McKenzie, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. S. Johns in New Plymouth, returned to Wellington on Saturday. Five thousand people stood four or five deep for hours outside St. Margaret’s Church during the marriage of Lord Nunburnholme and Lady Mary Thynne, who was a prominent bridesmaid at the weddings of Princess Marv and the Duchess of York, and whos» name rumour persistently linked with the Prince of Wales, states a Press Association message from London. A Press Association message from Berlin says that Princess Sophie, reputedly the second wealthiest woman in Germany, was quietly mairied to Herr Von Hedemann at Castle Church, in the village of Rastede, in the presence of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg and a few near relatives. Wellesley College boys and staff are holding a "dance in the Art Gallery in aid of the Boys’ Soc. H. Christmas Camp. It is to be plain or fancy dress for the boys and their friends. All members of the Women’s National Reserve are notified by advertisement of the annual meeting of the Residential Nursery on Thursday, December 1, at 3 p.m., in the Red Cross Hall, 63 Dixon Street, /ill supporters and sympathisers aje cordially invited. At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow, on October 12, the wedding took place of Edward, eldest son of the late Henry Dunstan Vavasour and Mrs. Vavasour, Ugbrooke, Marlborough, to Mary, daughter of the late Duncan Leslie, of Perth, and the late Airs. Leslie, 10 Midmar Gardens, Edinburgh. The spirit of Holland will prevail at the Katzenjammer Ball, which will be held at the Adelphi Cabaret next Wednesday night. For the occasion the entire cabaret will be redecorated in Dutch style, and the orchestra, attired in Dutch costumes, will feature appropriate music. There will be several attractions added to the entertainment. Kathleen O’Brien’s Katzenjammer Kids will be seen in a Dutch ballet, while Billy Hart, the radio favourite, will be heard at the piano in Dutch songs. Booking being exceptionally heavy, patrons should reserve at once. The Wellington Suburban Nursing Division competition for the Claire Butts Memorial Trophy was held on Tuesday. Miss Eileen Fossette gained first place with a high percentage of marks, and Miss B. Phillips and Miss V. Osborn were second (equal). The examiners were Dr. R. S. Cattell and Sister Tocker, who were accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. Officers of the district and corps were also present. The concert promoted by the locm branch of the Red Cross Society in aid of the Civilian Blind, will take place at the Khandallah Public Hall on Tuesday next. An excellent programme, arranged by the Commercial Travellers’ Male Voice Choir of sixty voices under Mr. 11. Temple White, will be presented. Assisting the choir will be Mrs. Wilfred Andrews, Messrs. Eric Meier, Roy Hill, W. Bispham, Will Goudie, and R. Collins. The Red Cross has established a social fund, from which it provides Christinas cheer and social outings for the blind, of whom there are 15 in the district registered on the society’s files. A number of ladies have kindly consented to make sweets, Messrs. Levin and Co. having donated a bag of sugar, and Messrs. Cadburys and Aulsebrook’s sweets. These will be sold during the performance by Red Cross nurses. At the conclusion of the performance the choir and visiting artists will be entertained at supper. Mrs J. G. Smith and other local ladies have undertaken to provide this service. Mr. Clutha Mackenzie, director of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, Auckland, will be present.

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A recent engagement of New Zealand interest is that between Mr. H. S. H. Gilmer, son of Dr. 11. Gilmer, of Wellington, and Miss Rewa Weston, daughter of Captain and Mrs. T. S. Weston, who arc now resident at Scuthsea, says a London correspondent. Wedding in Dunedin. At All Saints’ Church, Dunedin, a picturesque wedding took place on Wednesday, when Eileeu Marjory, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs F M. Nai.tcarrow. of St. Clair, was maiiicd to Bernard Lowry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Chambers, of Havelock North Hawke’s Bay, by Canon A. C. II Button. The interior of the church bad been beautifully, decorated for the happy occasion by the' girl friends of the bride, with coral pink rhododendrons, pink stock, and white blossoms tied with pale pink tulle bows. The bride, who was given away by. her father, wore a charming gown of ivory georgette over shimmering satin, with a skirt of tiny georgette frills, finished With touches of gold and. a swathed belt of gold tissue. An ivory satin train lined with cream georgette and edged with georgette roses hung from the shoulders, the veil of. old Honitoii lace was secured with a tiny wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Betty Narcarrow, sister of the bride, and Miss' Hazel Chambers, sister of the bridegroom, wore chatnpagne-coloured frock's of georgette and- lace and large hats of the same shade, trimmed with apricot roses, high on the front of the crown. They carried bouquets of the same coloured roses. Mrs. . bosbery Nancarrow, mother of the bride, wore smoke blue silk and georgette, with touches of soft grey and a blue hat with soft grev feathers. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs. Bernard Chambers, mother of the bridegroom, wore black georgette and lace, over biscuit colours, a large black liat, and had a bouquet of red carnations. Mr. lan Gordon officiated as best man. The reception was held in the Somerset Lounge, which was effectively decorated for the occasion in georgeous blue delphinium of various shades, pink carnations, and sweet william. Among those present were: Mrs. Hugh Sanders, in a black gown with touches of colour and a large black hat; Mrs. Charles Gordon, black satin and georgette, fawn feather boa, and black hat, bouquet of sweet peas; Mrs. Nancarrow, black satin frock and cape with touches of biscuit, black hat with lace, and a bouquet of mauve purple flowers.

“Life” of Queen Mary. The recently-published ’’Life of Queen Mary” (states The Dominion’s London correspondent) contains many charming stories showing the gradual development of the shy girl who was Princess “Mav” of Teck, into the stately lady

who is Oueen of England. The point that stands out most, perhaps, is the utter sincerity of character that made the development more than the acquiring of outward graciousness. The story of Princess Mav throwing up her literary studies in order to learn about life—the life of the very poor—when the Select Committee appointed, to inquire into the sweating system disclosed its horrors, shows something deeper than graciousness. The Queen had the difficult task of succeeding the very popular Queen Alexandra; but anyone who goes about among crowds can perceive that she has won her way to the people s affection. A homely, elderly woman admiring a foreign Royalty driving through' the city said to her companion : “But there’s none of them to touch our Oueen, is there now?” And a wellbred, well-dressed man coming away from Ascot, remarked: “No, I’m not a racing man, but it’s worth going to Ascot just to see the Queen. She looked fine, didn’t she?”