Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 222, 20 June 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Matson, of Wellington, are visiting the south. .Mr. and Mrs. Adams, of Wellington, are in Christchurch. The staff of Gollin and Co. will hold their yearly dance at St. Francis Hall to-morrow. Dr. and -Mrs. Hickey, of Wellington, are visiting Christchurch. Mrs. D. S. Hamilton,-Lower Hutt, is the guest of Mrs. McMillan, Irwell, .South Canterbury. Miss Blackett, Waimate, has left on a holiday visit to the North Island. Mrs. Herbert Strickland, Lower I,lutt, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. If--it. Devonport, Auckland. Miss Young, who has been the guest of Mrs. 11. Lewis, Fordell, returned to her lionu in Wellington at the weekend.

Airs. Davidson, of Wanganui, is tlie guest of Miss Anderson, Waimi-o-mata. Sirs. Northover, of Wellington, has returned home from a visit to Hamilton, where she was the guest of Mrs. W. D. Ross.

Miss D. Isaacs has returned to Wellington from Christchurch, where she was the guest of Mrs. McKillop. Mrs. J. More, who lias been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rex Brewster, in New Plymouth, has left for Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. P. 0. Mills have returned to Invercargill from a holiday in Auckland and Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. D. Cochrane, Southland, who have been visiting Dunedin, left on Friday for Waimate, en route for Wellington and Auckland. Miss Elsje Alexander, of New Brighton, who lias been spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs. Seymour, at Manly, Sydney, returned by the Maunganui.

Mrs. G. S. Millar motored to Wellington from New Plymouth last week.

Mrs. L. Avann has returned .to New Plymouth from Wellington, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Benbow. Miss Alary Robertson has returned to New Plymouth from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. W. Willoughby, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mrs. H. and Miss Kirkcaldie have returned to Wellington after a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. P. Griffin and Mrs; W. D. S. Macdonald, of Wellington, are leaving on a trip to the Old Country by the Rimutaka on June 27.

VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL. Miss Meg Loughnan, of Timaru, is the guest of Airs. lan Duncan, Hobson Street. Airs. Ben Holmes, of Wanganui, is in Wellington. Air. and Airs. E. E. Hollands, of Timaru, are on a visit to Wellington. Airs. R. 11. Homan, of Palmerston North, has been visiting Wellington. •» * ♦ GOING ABROAD. Airs. E. Coupland, of Christchurch, will leave by the Alaheno for an extended visit to her son, Air. P. Coupland, of Oatley Bay, Sydney. Among the passengers who left Auckland for Suva on Saturday were Air. and Mrs. E. I’. Earle. CHILDRENS BALL. A children’s plain and fancy dress ball, organised by the Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay section of the Wellington East Girls’ College Parents’ Association, Ladies’ Auxiliary Committee, was held in the Toia Hall, Kilbirnic, on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance of children, and parents. Airs. Norman Aitken and Aliss Thelma Aitken judged the fancy dress costumes, which were decidedly novdl and varie I, and reflected great credit on the designers. Prizes were awarded as follow:— Under 5 years: Best dressed boy, ‘Yankee Sailor” (James Beattie) ; best dressed girl, “Chicken” (Lorna Doull): most original costume, boy, “British Tar” (Dawn Larsen) ; most original costume, girl, “Hula Girl” (Violet Kennedy). 5 to 7 years: Best dressed boy, “.Military Boy” (Errol Woods) ; best dressed girl, “Water Lily” (Joyce Penman); most original costume, boy, “Joy Bird” (Pat King) ; most original costume, girl, “80-Peep” (June Boyd). 7 to 10 years: Best dressed boy, “Red Indian” (Teddy Gambrill) ; best dressed girl, “Fairy” (Janice Alitcliell) ; most original costume, boy, “Snowman” (Gordon Lindsay) ; most original costume, . girl, “Peg o’ Aly Heart” (Alice Sugden).. 10 to 12 years: Best dressed girl, “Oyster” (Afelva Carson), and “Afustard Club” (Valerie Ashenden), equal; most original costume, boy, “Crusader” (Jack ( Gambrill) ; most original costume,, girl. “Bed” (Claire Childj<). Over 12 years (in this class there were no bo., entrants, and consequently all the prizes were awarded, to tlie girl participants) : Best dressed, "College Alascot” (Alargaret Wilson), and “College Mascot” (Jean Wilson), equal; most original costume, “Air. 1925” (Alary Alitehell), and “Arabian Princess” (Edna Vinsen), equal. Special prizes were awarded to Alnrjorie Penman (“A Russian”), and Tsobel King “Autumn”).

Items were given by pupils of Air. J. Knowsley, Aliss Harriet Harris (op cratic dance), and Leonie Holes (skipping dance). During the interval a very enjoyable tea was served by the Ladies' Committee in the supper room, and before the proceedings terminated, handsome bouquets of confectionery were presented to the judges, and to Airs. L. Perkins, who was at the plan >. The organisers, Aiesdames F. L. Ashenden and H. S. King, with their energetic committee, had arranged a most enjoyable children’s party, and the college funds should benefit to an appreciable extent.

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ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED.

Mma Isabel, second daughter of Air. and Airs. J. G. Al. Russell, Hine Street, New Plymouth, to Alexander Ferguson, youngest son of Air. and Airs. A. Alacint vre, Kelburn. * '« *

Mary Helene, second daughter of Air C. Jeffries, Devon Street, New Plymouth, to Alistair Buchanan, second son of Airs, and the late Mr. A. B. Stewart, AVarrington Road, Auckland. Linda, second daughter of Mr. and Airs. IL Lutze, of Kimbolton Road, Kiwitea, to Paul, only son of Air. and Mrs. A. Sterne, of Kimber Street, Halcombe.

WEDDINGS. Tlie marriage was solemnised recently at St. Alary of the Angels’ Church, Bouleott Street, of Annie Catherine, youngest daughter of the late Air. and Mrs. John Balemi, of the West Coast and AVellington, and Leslie, of Alelbourne, second son of Airs. I’ reeman and the late Air. G. H. Freeman, of AVellington. The bride, who wms given away by her brother, Air. A. Balemi, wore a frock of pale shell pink chenille georgette, hand embroidered in pale blue and mauve flowers, with two flared panels of georgette. A pale pink veil was worn witli a coronet of orange blossoms, finished witli a row of silver lace. The veil was the gift of the bride’s sister. Her bouquet was of orchids and pink cyclamen, with maidenhair fern, and streamers of pink tulle. Miss Kathleen Healy was bridesmaid, wearing pale blue georgette, embroidered in autumn tints, with diamante trimming. cap of gold tulle was worn with a band of French handmade flowers and she carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers. Air. P. H. Lawlor was best r.. .i. Tlie reception was’held at the Adelphi Cabaret, Airs. Al. Baxter, sister of the bride, being hostess. Airs. Baxter was in navy crepe de chine, with panel of beige embroidered In gold, navy, and gold hat with touches of cerise, and a coat of navy charmalaine witli collar and cuffs of silver fox. Her bouquet was of red cyclamen and maidenhair fern. Airs. Freeman, mother of the bridegroom, was in black, fur-trimmed, and black hat. Air. and Airs. Freeman left on Friday for Auckland by motor, en route for Alelbourne. * * * OBITUARY. By the death of Airs. Isabella Wilson, Riccarton loses one of its oldest, if not actually its oldest, resident (says a Christchurch paper). Born at “Sandhouse,” Alaidens, Ayrshire, on July 14, 1840, she married Air. Andrew Hunter AVilson, of Girvan, who predeceased her 22 years ago. With one child, and while still in their early twenties, they sailed from Plymouth in the Tiptree ou October 20, 1863, bound for New Zealand. After a voyage of three months’ duration, the Tiptree arrived in Lyttelton on January 20, 1864. Their first home was at Fendalton, where they resided for two or three years before leaving for Rangiora. After a short residence at the latter place, they removed to a house in Riccarton, near the Aliddleton railway station. Then they took a house in Bowen’s Lane, now Aliddleton Road, and finally, in 1880, Mr. and Airs. AVilson took up their residence in a house on the southwest corner of Deans Bush, then known only as the Riccarton bush. The original house, a wooden one, was pulled down in 1892, and a brick house built alongside, and in this house Airs. AVilson died- after a residence of 59 years in Riccarton. She left a family of five sons and five daughters.

WOAIEN’S ACTIVITIES. At the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of St. Alary’s Homes, Karori, it was reported that the health of the inmates of the three homes was very good, and that many gifts of vegetables and fruit ad been received from churches throughout the diocese which had held harvest festivals, Chinese Alission Church, and St. Peter’s (Wellington), St. Alary’s (Karori), St. Peter’s (Hawera), Alakara, Brooklyn, Te Horo, Featherston, Alasterton, Paraparaumu, Otaki, Waikanae, Alanakau, Carterton, and Ladies’ Guild, Niriaha (Eketahuna). Carcases of sheep had been received from Aiesdames V. Riddlford, Vallanee, and Alason-Chambers, clothing from the Two-Garment Society, Aiesdames Hall, Picot, Fcrrar, Struthers, Neill, Hankison, Lewis, Cox, Simin, Lowe, Alalcolm, Brodie, and Hamerton, Alisses Brown, Somerville; and an anonymous donor. Cases of apples had been given by Air. Short, Airs. Stamford, and an anonymous donor, a case of breakfast food and eggs by Air. Picot, sugar by Levin and Co. and W. Young, fish weekly by the New Zealand Trawling Cpmpauy, sweets by Aliss Richardson, buns and currant bread by Air. Rowell, tea by Alessrs. Johnson and Co., books by Aiesdames Symes (Christchurch), Birell, and Levels, potatoes and marrow by Air. Wallace, and cakes, etc., by St. Alary’s Giris’ Club and Airs. Neilson. The following subscriptions and donations had also been received since 11- _■ previous acknowlcdement in April: —Otaki Sunday School, £9 10s.; Airs. J. Kebbell (two years’ sub.), £6; Alesdaifies Neill and Crawford, £5 each; Dr. Kemp, “Well-wisher” (Island Bay), each £3 35.; Eastbourne Self-Denial, £3 9s. 2d.; Air. F. Robinson, £2 10s.; Tinui, £2 45.; Airs. A. Anderson, £2 25.; Alesdames Hunter, West Egginton, Aliss Downes, E.E., £2 each; Airs. Pease, £2 125.; Otaki, £1 175.; Airs. Al. Kirkcaldie,, £llos. (two years’ sub.); Air. and Airs. J. IV. Brown, each £1 Is.; Tailiape, Aiesdames Tripp, Anderson, C. Richardson, Brandon, ,Wilson, Simm, each £1 Is.; Airs. Kane, Alisses Brown, ’Kebbell, each £1; All Saints (Palmerston North), £1 2s. 6(1.; Alanakau Sunday School, £1; Turakina Self-Denial, £lss. 6d.; Airs. Duckworth, Ils.; Hautere, s.s., 14s. 2d.; Ashburton Parochial District, 16s. 6d.: Levin, 75.; St. Alark’s 4s. lid.; Airs. W. E. Bethune, Aliss Kane, Aliss Kember, each 10s.; Airs. Smythe, 65.; per Rev. T. F. Taylor, ss. 6d.; Airs. Jarman, 65.; Alesdames Bevin, Ray Brown, Kember, Alisses Powles, Jenkyns, each 55.; Aliss Tendall, 2s. 6d. A coin tea given by Airs. R. E. Hayes brought i.i £l2 15s. 6d. Air. and Airs. John Kebbell, Levin, had given a donation of £5O towards reducing the debt on the homes, and a very welcome legacy from the estate of the'late Aliss Sylvia Stowe, amounting to £63 2s. 2d., had been received from her trustees.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Lady Alice Fergusson, iceompanied by Mrs. Haviland, visited the Stewart Karitane Home, Wanganui, early on Monday afternoon, and was met by Mrs. H. Robertson, acting president, and members of the committee. The new Mothereraf; Home was also of great interest to the visitors. The party spent about an hour at the home before going on to the reception in St. Paul’s Hall. Mrs. W. Cook, of Palmerston North, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. H. Caro, of Hamilton, has been on a visit to Wellington. .Mrs. D. Varitier, of Frankton Hill, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Bean (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs. E. R. Bean in New mouth.Mrs. 11. Dempsey, of New. Plymouth, is visiting’Auckland. Mrs. Russ (Auckland) has been visiting her sister, .Mrs. C. Moore, in Stratford. Mrs. I. McCorkiugdale, educational director for the W.C.T.U. of Australia, is a visitor to Wanganui and the guest of the Rev. E. T. Cox. Mrs. B. L. Peek has returned to 'Wanganui after a visit to Auckland. Mrs. Alan Free, of Wellington, spent the week-end in .Masterton. . Mrs. .and Miss Barton, ■’Farnham,” Featherston, are at present, in 'Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. C. .Mackay, of Eltham, are on a visit to Mrs. Mackay's mother, Mrs. E.'Goodhue, Newman Road, Eketahuna.

Mrs. Burford Norman, of• Woodville, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Hubbard, of Upper Plain. Masterton. Mrs. W. McGill and Mrs. J. P. Clark, of Featherston, arc on a visit, to Palmerston North.

Mrs. J. Dickie, of Hawcra, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. Jones, Of Eketahuna.

Mrs. F. A. Bett, who has been visiting her sisters, Misses Morrison, of Masterton, has returned to Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. D. Clark, of Kahutara, Featherston, have returned from a. visit to Sydney.. Misses O. and 1. Schnell, of Rougomai, Eketahuna, have been on a. visit to Taranaki.

Mrs. W. R. S. Allan and Mrs. Brown, of Greytown, are on a visit to Austra-

Mrs. A. Ilughan, of, RongokokakO, Eketahuna, is on a visit to Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. T. Moss and Miss Moss have returned to Eketahuna from a trip north.

Mrs. 11. Jewell, of Te Horo. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 'Wells, “Desmond Dene,” Tokonmru.

Mrs. I. Corn, of Foxton, is a visitor to Napier. Miss Rita Bassett, of Wanganui, is the guesUof Miss Loonie Torstonson, of Palmerston North.

Mrs. Wallace Cook, of Palmerston North, is at present visiting Auckland.

Miss "Ward, of Hastings, is a visitor to Feilding. Mr. and Mrs. T. Lyon, of Mercury Bay, are the guests of Mrs. R. Lyon, Terrace End, Palmerston North. Mrs. Burt, of Wellington, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Kennedy, of Palmerston North.

Miss. Bayley, of Stratford, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Heyes, of Foxton.

Miss C. Nelms, of Rotorua, is a visitor to Feilding. Mr. and Mrs. Spence, of Frasertown, Wairoa, and their two daughters, Misses Sheila and Lee Spence, have motored to Palmerston North for the show.

Mrs. Retter, of Matangi, is visiting Mrs. J. Roach, of Shannon. Private advice has been received that Mr. and' Mrs. A. Sutherland, of “Wharekura,” Palmerston North, and their son have arrived in England after a good trip. ■Sister Haden, of the staff of the Napier Hospital, is on holiday leave. On Saturday last Mrs. Susanna Tasso, of Fitzberbert Avenue, Palmerston North, died at the age of 75 years. Born in Belfast, Ireland, the decease ! lady came to New Zealand about forty years ago, being married shortly afterwards in Christchurch. Her husband predeceased her eight years ago. Mrs. Tasso does not leave any children. An enjoyable gift afternoon was tendered Miss Elvra Garvie on the eve of her wedding by Miss O. Spindle, when a number of Miss Garvie’s friends met to wish her happiness. Mrs. T. McDonald won the competition, which was held. Among those present were Mrs. Ellick, Mrs. McDonald, Miss M. Jamieson, Miss Henderson, Miss D. Blythe, Miss Lee Swan, Miss Lloma Swan, Miss P. Bond, and Miss D. Allison. '* . * * Mr. Hugh Walpole, the novelist, at th. Institute Francais, presented the annual Femina Vie Heureuse prize to Mrs. Virginia Woolf for her book “To the Lighthouse" (says an exchange). “No longer is it true that th. best always receives the recognition it deserves," ■said Mr. Walpole. '\e example of Mary Webb has occurred during the last few days. A short time ago I read two excellent novels, both by women. They were ‘Spinner of the Year,’ by Miss Bentley, and ‘Dim Star,’ by Miss Yates. I have not seen any review of them, nor d their publishers include them in their list. ■ Yet they are both very remarkable books.

RECEPTION TO LADY ALICE FERGUSSON.

St. Paul’s Hall, Wanganui, looked its best on Monday often, j 0... when the IVanganui branch of the 'Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union gave a reception ! . honour of Lady Alice Fergusson.

Her Excellency was met at the entrance by Mrs. J. 'Wickham, the 'Wanganui president, and the Mayor and Mayoress of 'Wanganui (Mr. and Mrs. W. Rodgers). Clifton House troop of Girl Guides and the 'Wanganui committee formed a guard of honour to the hall door. As the day was wet and cold, nearly everyone wore warm coats. Lady Alice wore a cloak with cape effect, edged with fur, and a small beige hat. a: Mrs. Haviland a beige check coat and pale mauve hat. The president welcomed the distinguished visitor, and also spoke of the work of the division.

Lady Alice Fergusson expressed the utmost sympathy with the work, and willingness to help in every way.

Mrs. Wickham's granddaughter, aged 3, wearing a dainty pale green crepe de chino frock, then presented Her Excellency with a beautiful bouquet, tied with the red, white, blue, and green, the division's colours. Her Excellency's tea table was beautifully decorated with blue taugitani, pink lucullia, blue bells, and sprigs of white heather, and during the afternoon Mrs. Leo Campion. accompanied by Mrs. Leon Wilkie 1 . sang in finished manner. Holloway's Orchestra was present, and added to the pleasure of the afternoon. Among those present were:—Mrs. J C. Wickam, in black silk coat, black bat, and handsome lace scarf; Mrs. S Scott, black coat and bat; Mrs. D Blytb, black crepe de chine frock, with touches of blue; Mrs. R. L. Gibson, green crepe de chine frock, ha t to match ; Mrs. E- McDonald, Nile green frock, hat to tone; Mrs. G. McDougal, navy frock and bat, grey fur; Mrs. Simson (Nukumaru', heather costume and. hat to'tone; Mrs. Stevens (Marton), black coat and hat; Mrs. D. McLean (Marton), navy frock, fur coat; Mrs. McPhail, purple coat, hat to tone; Mrs. Birch (Westmere), Mack fincoat, bat to match; Mrs. Claude Smith (Brunswick), grey costume, hat to tone; Mrs. O. Hales, black coat and hat. ermine stole: Mrs. Muhins (Brunswick), black coat and hat; Mrs. R. D. Tosswill, black and white check costume and hat to tone; Mrs. F. Lomas, black fur coat and hat tn match ; Mrs. W. Ball. brown costume, hat to match : Mrs. T. Hine, black embroidered jersey silk, fur coat and brown hat: Mrs. Leo Cam]>ion, black crepe de chine and bat to tone: Mrs. E. Anderson, mauve coat and hat ■ Mrs. W. Ashton; Mrs. N. Fulton, black fur coat, black hat; Mrs. Swainson (Hunlerville). beige costume: Mrs. Harvey (Hunterville) ; Mrs. J. Hunter, navy coat and hat; Dlrs, R Sommcrville (Okoia), .vine crepe de chine,frock, black coat and bat; Mrs. Tye. brown coat and hat. Mrs. 'Woolven, green coat, haise de rose hat; .Mrs. F. Cunningham, coat trimmed with fur; Mrs- G. Franklin, appl? green frock and hat to tone; Mrs. G. H. Robertson, maize frock, touches of red; Mrs. H. D- Robertson, beige coatfrock and bat: Mrs. K. Cave; Mrs. M'otton, pale fawn frock and hat; Mrs. J. Campion, black fur coat, hat to match. Mrs. Leon Wilkie, pink jumper suit: Mrs. G. Bullock-Douglas, black frock and hat. fur coat: Mrs. J; Paterson; Mrs. A. E. Gibson, black coat and hat; Mrs- James, violet coat and black hat- Mrs. T. Rhodes, black coat ;mo hgt'to match; Mrs- S. Moffat, green frock and hat, fur coat; Mrs. McLeod (Okoia), cyclamen frock, fawn hat: Mrs. G. Jones (Okoia), grey costume, blue hat; -Irs. L. Herlihy (Okoia), sandalwood costume, hat to tone; Mrs. A. Hammond, black frock, black hat; Mrs. M. Ru-sel!; Mrs. Rodgers (Mayoress), brown coat and hat;. Mrs. W. Veitch, black coat and hat; Mrs. McMillan ; Mrs. Cross, fawn coat and hat: Mrs. A- E. Cheal, fur coat, green hat; Mrs. Moore, black coat and hat; Miss Jordon black coat and hat; Miss Q. Pratt, grey coat and hat; Miss W. Anderson, brown chenille frock; Miss J. Strachan, navy frock and hat, fur coat; Miss F. Mullins, beech crepe de chine, fa- hat; Miss Mullins, tweed coat and hat to tone; Miss N. Munay, navy frock and hat, touches of red; Miss Simpson (Marton), navy and scarlet frock, arid hat, fur coat: Miss Higgle, black coat, hat, and fur; Miss Wvllie, grey coat and hat; Miss M. McDonald, navy, frock and hat; Miss K. Wells, green frock, black coat and hat; Miss N. Scott, brown coat and hat: Miss V. Hine, fawn costume, scarlet bat; Miss Fleetwood.

.MRS. PANKHURST’S FUNERAL. An Australian Press, Association message from London states that leaders of the women's movement, including Mrs. Baldwin, Lady Astor, I s. Despard. _ Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, Mrs. Laura Knight, and Mrs.' Flora Drummond, attended Mrs. E'i neline Pankhurst’s funeral at St. John's, Westminster, close to the scene of the stormiest episode in the suffragette campaign. There were also present scores of elderly women wearingl brooches as symbols of those who had suffered imprisonment. Some were even wearing old campaigning clothes. There were touching scenes at the graveside at Brompton Cemetery, where the Misses Christabel and Sylvia Pankburst watched the coffin* being lowered as a woman dipped a large purple, green, and white flag to earth.

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