WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 87, 11 January 1928, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Mr. and Mrs. Vickery, with their children, are visiting Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Fussell have returned from a visit to Timaru.

Mrs. Warren, Hawke’s Bay, is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. W. James, Waihi, Wairarapa, is spending a few days in Wellington.

Mrs. W. H. Kebbell is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. S. Cory-Wright returned -o Wellington yesterday from a holiday in the north.

Miss Betty Kiver. Papanui Road, Christchurch, is visiting Mrs. Howard Reid; Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ferguson, KelL’urn, are leaving to-morrow for a visit to Auckland.

Miss Diggins and Miss Cavanagh, Masterton, are spending a holiday at Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elgar (Wairarapa) are visiting Wellington, as is also Mrs. Hugh Williams.

Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie and Miss Alison Kirkcaldie have returned from a holiday at Alt. Cook.

Mr. and Airs.. Alfred Janies, of Dunetun, who have been spending a holiday in. Wellington, returned last evening by the Wahine.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barnett (Kelburn) and Miss Marjorie Gould (Feilding) have returned from a holiday spent at Kenepuru Sounds.

The death occurred last Friday of Mrs. Catherine Marion Holmes, widow of the late' Mr. James Stuart Holmes, at her residence, 21 Portland Crescent. With her husband (who predeceased her about a year ago), the late Mrs. Holmes lived (or many years at Oamaru, and then removed to Wellington, and took up residence at Portland Crescent. Mrs. Holmes has been in failing health for some time, and her death was not unexpected. She was a woman of fine personality, full of interest in good works and one who made and I ept a great number of friends throughout a long life. Mrs Holmes will be greatly missed by many outside her family circle, and her death will be keenly regretted. She was an enthusiastic worker for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, was interested in all good works for the benefit of humanity, and leaves a record of generous kindliness. Her family consisted of three sons, two of whom survive her—Mr. Malcolm Holmes (of Oamaru) and Mr. Colin Holmes (of Wellington). The second son Dr. Mathew Holmes, lost bis life during the epidemic, following on long war service. The'late Hon. Mathew Holmes, M.L.C., ■ was a brother-in-law, and the late Miss Katherine Holmes a sister-in-law. She was thus associated with people who made their mark in the history of Wellington, and who are still remembered and missed. The late Mrs. Holmes was a Miss Miller, of Edinburgh, and was among the early residents of New Zealand, having come out here when she was very young.

Wedding at Pahiatua. \ The marriage look place at Pahiatua on Wednesday last of Alice Helen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Holmes Miller, and John Perry, elder son of the late Mr. W. E. C. Tylee and Mrs. .Tylee, of Pahiatua. The service was held at St. Peter’s Church, which was decorated to harmonise with the frocks of the bridal group, whose colours were blue, mauve, pink, and maize. The Rev. G. W. Fenwick officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of French lace over georgette, .with ruebed georgette train and tulle veil. Miss Joan Miller, who was chief bridesmaid, was in blue, Miss Erina Tylee in mauve, Miss Mary Cameron in pink, and Miss Kathleen Didsbury in maize. The two small trainbearers, Nora Dliller and Joyce Wilde, wore replicas of the pink and blue frocks of the bridesmaids. Mr. lan Mac Kay was best man, and the three groomsmen were Messrs. C. B. Tylee, S. Wilson, and C. H. Miller. The guests were ushered into the church by Messrs. Roland Perry and J. Sheckleton. From the church, the bridal party and guests motored out to “lauroa,” the iiome of the bride’s parents. Ihe suitability of the weather permitted the reception to be held outside, the garden making an attractive setting for the function. Afternoon tea was served in a marquee, and the usual toasts were honoured. The guests were received by Mrs. Miller, wearing a frock of black georgette Relieved with biege lace and coral velvet. Mrs. Tylee wore navy blue embroidered georgette over pale pink and Mrs. Buckley (England) came in wine goergette, finished' with deep fringe. Mrs. Nicholson Miller wore a frock of navy blue chenille. Mrs. Ger'ard Wilde, sage green crepe de chine, and Mrs. Ernest Miller, maize georgette. Among the guests wer<" Mr. and Mrs. MacKav, Mrs. Avrey, Mrs. John Perry and Miss Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Perry, the Misses Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Sheet, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Coom and Miss Coom, Mr. and Mrs. Wilde and Miss Wilde, Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. Lethbridge (Turakina), Mt. and Mrs. H. P. Lethbridge, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. D. Shekleton, Mr. and Airs. G. Harold Smith, Mr. and Tilrs. Tatton Fraser, Air. and Mrs. J. Y. Crawford, Air. and Airs. Didsbury, Air. and Airs. Archie Nelson, Dr. and Airs. Dawson, Air. and Airs. F. P. Nelson, Air. and Airs. S. Bolton, Captain and Mrs. Cuthbert Free (India), Air. and Airs. A. D. Eglinton, Air. and Airs. W. D. Taylor, Air, and Airs. T. Anderson and Aliss Anderson, Airs. Moser, Air. and Airs. R. Alaunsell, Air. and Airs. Poulton, Air. and Airs. T. Wilson, Air. and Airs. R. Wilson, Air. and Mrs. Sladden (Alarton), Air. and Mrs. Humphries, Airs. Alurray-Aynsley (Christchurch), Airs. H. H. Beetham, Mr. and Airs. J. Nelson, Air. and Airs. Gregorie, Air. and Mrs. G. G. lavlor, Mr/and Airs. E. Whitconibe, Misses Gwen. Hewitt, M. Tripe, Cora Hubbard, M. Rutherford, Shirley Aides, Alargaret Mac Kay, Elva Cook, AL Nelson, G. Rhodes, F., K., L., and C. Nelson, Margaret and Helen Aliller, C. Cornelius, R. Sheckleton, Berry, Alessrs. !•’. Bolton, R. D , J., and G. Nelson, B. Perry, J. Shekleton, P. Nelson, A. and T. Rutherford, J. H. Sugden, F. and J. Anderson, E. Alaunsell, A. Ramsden. Dr. Cook, Nevins (2), G. J. Wilde, E. H.-J. Aliller, and E- Gregorie. Airs. J. P. Tylee went away in a cyclamen georgette dress with knifepleated skirt and hat to match.

VICE REGAL GARDEN PARTY DELIGHTFUL SUMMER DAY A perfect summer day, the sunshine tempered by a delightfully cool breeze, favoured Their Excellencies the Gov-ernor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson yesterday when they gat e a very largely attended garden party. Green lawns and gay flower borders made a charming setting for the many beautiful frocks worn. Among the trees surrounding the lawns the brilliant pohutukawas now in full bloom were most effective. A band played cheerful music on the lawn, and two large marquees were arranged for refreshments. Tea - was also served indoors in the ballroom, and the flowers in both conservatory and drawingroom, through which the guests passed were much admired. . Their Excellencies received in front of the house, and in attendance were Captain Orr-Ewing, Captain Lord Waleran, and Captain Boyle. Her Excellency’s draped gown was of champagne lace, and with it she wore a wide-brimmed hat of the same to Mrs Baird, sister of His Excellency, wore floral georgette with a pattern of roses on a navy ground, and a navy hat with coloured flowers. Aliss Dugdale was in fawn, with a brown hat. Others present included Commander Fletcher, R.N.. and Mrs. Fletcher; Air. and Airs. Cecil Day, the latter wearing a satin coat wit h ruched collar, and .small black hat with flowers; Commander Raine, R.N.. and Mrs.. Raine; Mr and Mrs. Hart, the latter in blue; Captain and Miss Edwin, the latter in black with coloured embroideries; Bishop and Airs. Sprott the latter in black and white crepe de chine, and black hat; Mrs. Paul, in black, and Miss Paul; Archdeacon and Mrs. Jo' 1 ”- son, the latter in bois de rose; Air and Mrs. W. Page, the latter in floral blue crepe de chine; Ladv Hosking, in naw marocain with touches of grey, hat to tone; Afrs. Whvte, m black and white: Air. amf-Miss Harcourt, the latter in black ensemble with touches of white and with red facings, and black hat; Mrs. Ormond Cooper black and ecru lace gown and hat; the Hon. Mr. Wright and Airs. Wright, the latter wearing .mushroom-coloured lace and georgette; Airs. J. Gillon, black embroidered georgette; Lady Ha -Jonps. in naw charmeuse; i\Tiss Hall-Jones, in biscuit georgette; Airs. Martin, in black; Lady Beecham, in silver grev, Aliss Fancourt, in black; Mrs. R. W. Kane, in black with touches of royal blue; Miss A. Stevens, in jade green and fawn; Air. and Mrs. Sladden; Air. and Airs. Reid/; Dr. and Airs. Myers; Air. and Mrs. A. Gray, the latter in silver grev gown and hat; Air. and Airs. A. Treadwell; Aliss Campbell, in black; Mrs. Coleridge, in biscuit lace and brown hat; Miss Barron, in black, and her sister, in heliotiope; Mrs Peters; Air. and Airs. Field, the latter in black with a purple satin coat; Airs Tartakover, in black panne frock and rose-coloured hat; Airs. Springhall, in a fawn charmeuse frock, and hat to tone; Ladv Bell, in silver grey, and a black .hat;' Air. and Airs. Carter, the latter in black and fawn, with smart red shoes, and red feather in hat; Miss Cornfoot (Bulls), in beige georgette, with hat to tone; Airs. Leckie, in black embroidered georgette; Airs.. Kebble (Alfredton), in black with touches of red, and white panel; Air. and Airs. ' Peuseler, the latter in a black ottoman coat over white lace, and a moonlight blue hat and posy, Sir John and Ladv Luke; Airs. Reeves and Miss Peggv Reeves ; Sir Robert and Ladv Stout, the latter in a violet rucked gown, and hat to tone; Miss Harding, in navy blue, and Aliss Hilda Harding, in black with a band of shaded green spots; Airs. Izard (Wanganui), in a white gown, and black hat; Airs. C. Izard, in black; the Hon. 1. S. Weston and Airs. Weston, the latter in naw blue with touches of fawn; Miss Elsmie Ward, in navy blue; Aliss Hall, Miss L. Hall, in black with biscuit lace; Air. and Airs. Baldwin; Aliss Greenwood; Aliss* Dora Greenwood; Miss Putnam; Airs. Taylor; Airs. Williams; Mr. and Airs. Dennehy; Air. and Airs. Mjftthew Cable; Aliss Cable; Mrs. C. Elgar, in fawn radium lace, with hat to tone; Airs. Cresswell; Air. and Airs. Arthur Harper, the latter in Mack and white lace; Air. and Mrs. J. Darling; Airs. Leicester; Airs. lan Duncan, in beige satin gown and hat; Mrs. Arthur Duncan, in fawn georgette and lace, with hat to tone; Air. and Mrs. Lowrie, the latter in black and white lace ; the Rev. and Airs. Goertz; Mrs. FI. Kirkcaldie, iri naw blue georgette and naw hat; Airs. Wright, in black satin coat and hat; Aliss Hamerton, in blue marocain; Airs Black; Mrs. Cramond; Aliss Kebble; the Rev. and Airs. Van Stavcren, Miss Van Staveren;Alr. and Airs. Phil. ATyers; Air. and Airs. C. W. Earle, the latter in a Mack satin coat and hat; Mrs. Hugh Williams, in black; Mrs. Morgan, in shot green crepe de chine, and a Mack hat; Airs. Christophers; Airs. Black; Captain and Airs. Post; Airs. Birch, in beige lace and georgette frock and hat; Air. and Airs. R. Gapes, the latter in floral green crene de chine; Airs. Lew, inblack; Airs. H. Plimtnef, in bois de rose; Airs. Leslie Gorton (Feilding), in beige georgette and guipure lace, and a black hat; \lrs. Woods; Airs. Adams, sen.; Dr. and Airs. Adams; Dr. and Mrs. Cohen, the latter in navy blue georgette; Mr. Troup; Air. and Mrs. Duncan Bauchop, the latter in fawn lace and hat; Airs. Ashford, in bois de rose lace; Mrs. Alorice, in fawn georgette, and lace, and a red hat; Dr. Arnold Tzard; the Hon. Dr Collins; Air. C. Elgar; Air. Birch; Air. Leckie.

Mrs. Coleridge has returned from a holiday spent at Waikanae.

We have received a copy of the first issue of a new magazine, the “Woman’s Journal.” Special features of the issue include an intimate story of the life of the Duchess of York, told by Lady Cvnthia Asquith, and published with the approval of H.R.H The article is illustrated with girlhood and childhood photographs chosen bv the Duchess from her own collection, ind in many cases now jiublislied for the first time. The Countess of Oxford and Asquith is one of many well-known contributors.

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FOR PERSONAL CHARM. Success in social activity d-pends greatly upon a clear complexion. It imparts a sweet attractiveness that compels admiration. De Maunay’s Monishing Cream protects the s’, n. nourishes it, keeping it soft and wli’te. An ideal base for powder. Of all chemists and toilet departments.—Advt. (4.)

Home of Compassion Street Day Appeal.

A meeting of friends and sympathisers in the work of the Sisters of Compassion will be held at the town Hall No. 1 committee room next Thursday afternoon at 3.30, for the purpose of making arrangements for the street dav appeal which is to take place on January 31. The work, founded by the ’’late Rev. Mother Mary Aubert, is well known, and is being continued by her community of Sisters with excellent results. For their work they have to relv entirely upon the generosity of the public, ’and the street day appeal will provide an opportunity for the public to rally to the support of the great charitable work to which the Sisters of Compassion have devoted their lives.

Wedding Bouquets of charm and distinction, presentation, posies and has-’ kets, at Miss Murray’s Vice-Regal Floriste, 36 Willis Street.—Advt.

“AUCTIONEERING.” “Auctioneering” is a good game when it is played briskly. The auctioneer collects a tray of articles, which should be previously marked in some inconspicuous place with their real value. Values put upon them should be, as far as possible, correct. Some people plav this game with “advertisement cards” of well-known commodities. The company then sit round the auctioneering tabic, each holding a bag of one hundred counters. Goods are “knocked down” to the highest bidder, who on receipt of his purchase turns up the article and ascertains its true value. If she or he happens to have bid a price nearest to the true value he is awarded by the amount equivalent to what he or she has bid. from the auctioneer’s bank. If he is “out,” this plaver pavs up the price he has bid to the bank, and the next .nearest plaver who lias bid for the article is awarded bv _ a sum equivalent to the true value. The player who, at the end of the game,

succeeds in having the greatest number of .counters wins the game. No player is allowed to bid more than once for each article. “GUESSING THE TREASURE.” For “Guessing the Treasure’’ a cardboard box is brought into the room containing some “hidden treasure.” One member of the party in the secret then describes the contents of the box in various ways, without disclosing what it really ’ is. For instance, a nutmeg might be described as “something that hangs from a tree and is often seen on the table,” etc. Plavers yhould not be allowed to ask their own questions. They must form an idea of .what it is from the data given by the “lecturer.” The player who guesses correctly should either be given some small prize or awarded marks if it is a “games evening.”

The home beautiful by using C.O. Waxshine, still the housewife’s favourite throughout the Dominion, 4 household sizes and in 81b. and 341 b. tins.— Advt.