Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 290, 7 September 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss Doris I’ow, Kensington Street, has returned from a visit to the West Coast. Miss A. F. Marsden is on a visit to Auckland. .Mrs. W. A. Moore has returned to Timaru from Wellington. She attended the Plunket Society’s conference. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Li’lemming, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mrs. L. Piper lias returned to Auckland from a visit to Wellington. Mr. W. LI. Field, M.P., and Mrs. Field returned from the South yesterday. Miss Symonds, Wellington, is visiting Hastings. Mr, and Mrs. James Hislop have returned to Wellington after a visit of several weeks to the South Island. Mrs. It. Raw has returned to Wellington from a motor trip in the north.

At St. Matthew’s Church, Dunedin, on Tuesday afternoon, Eulalie, daughter of the late Mr. George Roberts, was married to Mr. Douglas Whyte, of Wellington. Mrs. R. N. K. Swanstou and Miss Betty Swanstou, of Clovernook Road, Epsom, have returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss M. L. Stewart, of Galashiels, Scotland, is visiting New Zealand, and is staying with her niece, Mrs. W. R. Worthington, Epsom, Auckland. Miss Dobson, secretary of Miss Maud Royden. will leave Wellington on September. 21 en route for Hong-Kong, where she will rejoin Miss

Miss Cowles, who is leaving for India in connection with the Baptist Union’s mission work there, will leave Wellington for Sydney by-the’Marama on Ociober 20 m route to the East. Mr. and Mrs O. W. Plummer, of Sieverston Terrace, will leave on a visit to ..he United States by the Makura on Tuesday. Mrs. A. Toogood and Miss Alice Toogood (Wellington) arrived in Hastings on Monday and will be the guests of Mrs. Arthur Small (Pepper Street) for the wedding of Miss Peggy McDonald and Mr. Mostyn Toogood. Mr. W Heughan, the Scottish singer, in speaking to the Auckland Lyceum Club, urged the women of New Zealand to see to it that the children of the country were taught the songs and the music of Britain, the songs that the brave old pioneers of England, Scotland and Ireland had sung many a time to help and -inspire them in their moments of strain aud trial. Mrs. H. E. Vaile and Miss Dolly Vaile, of Glade Hall, Epsom, Auckland, who spent a holiday in England and the Continent, returned to Auckland by the Uliniaroa.

Lady Mackey, whose late husband was for years Speaker in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, recently made her first professional appearance as an actress In one of the Victorian Opera Company’s productions at His Majesty’s, Melbourne. Iler, daughter, Miss Beth Mackey, is also on the stage, appearing in “A Cuckoo iu the Nest.” * # » VISITING THE CAPITAL. Mr. and Mrs. 11. E. Grainger, of Hastings, are visiting WclHngtrn. Miss Renee Sntchwell, Vuekl.-iuil, is at present visiting Mrs. Mansfield in Wellington. Airs. W. J. White is a Hastings visitor to Wellington. Miss Lillian Kennard is visiting Wellington. Sliss Ina Warner, of Christchurch, is spending a holiday in Wellington. Miss Doreen Brown, of Christchurch, lias come to Wellington for a holiday. Aliss Jean Johnstone, of Auckland, is the guest of Airs. G, Chalmers in AVellington. Mrs. R. B. Kirkland, of Palmerston North, is on a visit to AVellington. AIASCOT FAIR.’ The annual sale of work in connection with St. Thomas’s Church, Newtown, took the form this year of a Alascot Fair. The fair was opened yesterday afternoon by Airs. Sprott, wife of the Bishop of AVellington. She was received by the vicar, the Rev. C A’., and Airs. Rooke, and the churchwardens. Air. Rooke, in introducing Airs. Sprott, said that the proceeds of the fair this year were to go towards the general funds of the parish, and they hoped for a good result. Airs. Sprott congratulated the promotors on the bright appearance of the hall and the well-stocked stalls. Some people thought that they, should not have bazaars for the church, she said, but she thought that, apart from the raising of money, a sale of work brought the churclipeople together, and interested them in their church.

Mrs. Sprott made a tour of the stalls, and afterwards was entertanied to afternoon tea by the vicar and church wardens. The stalls were full of attractive articles, and all were decorated gaily in different colours, while streamers of coloured paper hung across the ceiling.

The stall-holders were the following: —Produce, Mrs. Ballinger aud vestrymen’s wives; plain work, Mrs. Cromie, Mrs. Webb, and helpers; art and fancy work, Miss /Vilen and helpers; plain and fancywork, Mrs. Rooke and Helpers ; flowers, Mrs. Croll; second-hand books, Misses Rooke, Ballinger, and Thompson: Good Templars, Mrs. Hirst and helpers; sweets, cordials, and tea room, Girls’ Social Club; side-shows, Messrs. Burnette, Mead, and Sampson. The fair was well attended last night, and will remain open this afternoon and to-night. (

Charming summer dresses at George and Doughty’s, Ltd., are in printed floral, polka dot, and conventional designs, also plain colours, iu crepe de chine, crepe satin, georgette, and chiffon. A very wide range of these English and Continental frocks are being displayed at present. A frock of scarlet printed floral georgette in a bold design, has a pointed flounced skirt, and is £7 19s. 6d. Beige crepe de chine, made with wide box pleats, has dainty embroidered single daisies for decoration in the same tone. This dress is £5 17s. 6d. An out-sizg navy blue crepe de chine dress has a becoming handkerchief front and touches of bright coloured tramming, for £4 17s. 6d.. A very smart cape ensemble in black crepe satin has a beige lace top to the frock, wdith a waistcoat effect, and the circular cape of satin has a military collar. This ensemble is £6 7s. 6d. A very attractive navy blue georgette frock has a three-rier skirt of accor-dion-pleated flounces, and an inside vest and roll collar of embroidered crepe de chine, —Advt.

WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. At the committee meeting of the mothers’ helpers this week, a communication was received from the society for the Oversea Settlement of British Women inquiring as to the possibility of applicants receiving work with the society. It was decided that nothing definite could be arranged, as a personal interview was always necessary before an appointment was made, but that in view of the fact that several recent arrivals from the Homeland were proving most satisfactory, it was agreed to interview those who brought introductions.

During the month the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association has received the following subscriptions and donations: —Alessrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains. Miss Newton, each £3 35.; Dr. Kemp. Airs. Riddiford, Air. and Mrs. G. P. Davidson, A. S. Paterson, Air. Castle, each £2 25.; Mrs. Gill, Airs. Beveudsen, Alorison and Gilbert, Gibson and Paterson, Anonymous. Air. Isaacs, Air. J. Dale, Airs! Plimmer, Mr. J. Smith, Lady Stout, Air. Cachemaille, Miller and Ahearn, Aliss Helyer. Mrs. AValker, each £1 Is.; Aliss Freeman, Airs. Lyon, Mrs. Henry Smith. Air. Galway, Mrs. F. AV. Mackenzie.' Dr. A. Paterson, Aliss J. Paterson, each £1: Air. Myers,' James Stewart Electric Co., Mr. Wiren, Mr. A. Scott, Martin and Martin, McLeod, Weir and Hopkirk, Richmond and Cornish, each IDs. Cd.; Mrs. Adams, Airs. Sanderson, Airs. Alacalister, Mrs. Lindsay. Mrs. Clayton, Airs. Maberley Porter, each 10s.: Airs. A. Smith, 65.; Mrs. Oswin. Airs. Randwell, Airs. Webb, Airs. Greville. Airs. Clay, Airs. Vickery, Airs. Robinson, Aliss Zohrab, Aliss Zohrab, Airs. Sanderson, Airs. Macpherson, Airs. Firth, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Plimmer, Aliss J. Hall, Mrs. Gibb, Mr. Gibb, Aliss Chambers, each ss. Special efforts have been made by members of the council during the last month to increase the general funds of the association. Approximately £5O has been realised up to date, and it is anticipated that further amounts will, be forthcoming before next council. Thanks are extended to all who have helped to raise funds in this way. Special donations given to assist these efforts have been received from the following-Airs. Cathie, Willis Street School, Alount Cook School, Airs. Gillingham, Karori School, T.D., Mrs. Barnett, Airs. Mcßae, E.W., Miss Kelsey, Air. Miller, Airs. Aliriams, Airs. MeVilly, Mrs. Leister, Airs. Bruce, Aliss AVylie, Pendennis, Air. Coulls, Mrs. Vickery, Airs. F. AV. Mackenzie, Dr. A. Paterson, Miss Fraser. Others again have helped at bridge parties, bought various goods on behalf of kindergarten funds, etc.

The monthly meeting of the District Nursing Guild of St. John took place at the office, Broadway Buildings, Airs. Stace presiding. Apologies were received from Airs. Alurdo Mcßae and Airs. AV. Osborn, aud Airs. C. Luke. Airs. Macdonald AVilson was heartily welcomed as a member of the committee. It was reported that the nurses had bad a very arduous time during the month, a temporary nurse haying to be engaged for part of the time, showing the necessity for a third on the staff. The report was as follows: of patients on register, 5513; registered during month, 24; discharged, 22; remaining on register, 34; total visits to homes, 311; calls at surgery', 123. Donations received: Dr. aud Airs. AV. Young, £2 25.; Airs. 11. Atkinson, £2 25.: Dr.« Alcßae (for medicine), 55.; Lady Stout, £2; Miss Taylor, 10s.; Anonymous, 10s.; Nurses (Hill StreetL os.; Anonymous, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. W. Young, for comforts. 10s.; gifts for July from Kliandallah Sick Poor Guild, Airs. Fosette, Airs. K. T., Airs. Pdrratt, Airs. Buckley, Mrs. Aliller, Two Friends, A Friend. AV. AL Bolt and Co., Airs. Delinonte, Bell’s Bakery, Airs. Carter, Airs. AVeir, Airs. Hobday, Airs. Dellow, Airs. Berman, Aliss Russell, Airs. Anderson, Airs. Shepherd, Mrs. D. A. Cameron, Mrs. Gilchrist. Airs. N. Jacobs, Mrs. Michael Myers, Mrs. Petersen, and Airs. Helyer. For August, from Airs. Balcombe Brown. Kliandallah Sick Poor Guild: Mrs. Sissack, Airs. Fossette, Mrs. xVrdrey, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. O. Smith, Airs. Alexander, Airs. Tripe, AV. AL Bolt and Co., Airs. Delinonte, Two Friends, Airs. K. T., A Friend, Airs. Osborn, Miss AVilberfoss, Airs. Carp, Bell’s Bakery, Airs. Harris, St. John Ambulance Association, 5 anonymous dpnors, and 8 iu July. It is now found necessary to raise money to pay the salary of a third nurse, for which annual subscriptions will be gratefully received. Hearing of this, Aliss Nesta Carwell Cooke has decided to hold a “benefit dance recital and entertainment,” probably in November, at the Grand Opera House. Gifts of old linen and first clothes for an Infant will be received at 106 Courtenay Place. « ♦ * GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr. and Airs. Charles AV. Boyce, two old residents of Cambridge, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday. Air. Boyce was born at Favesham, Kent, 77 years ago. He came out to New Zealand in 1874 by the ship Zealandia, tie then being 23 years of age. Almost immediately he went to Cambridge to work, but a little later went to Napier, where he married. Air. Boyce, with his wife and family, went back to Cambridge in 1882, and lias lived there ever since. Airs. Boyce was born at Clerkenwell, E.C., London, iu the year 1854, find at the age of 21 came out, with her parents, residing at Auckland. Mrs. Boyce came out on the fast sailing ship Loch Awe. She was the daughter of the late Air. and Airs. William Beaumont, of Auckland. Air. and Airs. Boyce have reared a family of 11, five daughters and six sons. One son, Christie, was killed at the Gallipoli landing. There are 22 grandchildren. At the competitions festival, Miss Joan Alarshall, of the Upper Hutt School, who is six years of age, gained 83 marks in the class for children up to nine years of age, and 84 marks in the character recitation up to nine years <ff age. This little girl lias had no training except what she has received from the mistress, and considering that she can compete in the classes for children three years older, her performance is exceptional. Nice food daintily served makes meal time a pleasure to behold. A r ery pretty china savoury sets are showing at J. R. McKenzie’s. A long-shaped, rather shallow dish, and six small, plates which could be used for olives, sandwiches, etc., and all savouries. These are very new. Some useful deep glass salad bowls are showing also, and these are very moderately priced at l()s. —Advt. To give your floors a beautiful polisli housewives are recommended to use nothing hut C.O. Waxshine, all sizes, all stores. —Advt.

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

OBITUARY., On Tuesday at her residence, Grafton Road, Roseneath. there passed away Mrs. Hunt, wife of Mr. D. Hunt. Iler short illness with its fatal termination came as a great shock to all who knew her. As Miss Cora Flatt, living at Petone, her girlhood was passed in a life of service to her church, and all who came in contact with her felt the influence of her noble character. From first taking office as secretary of the Hataitai sub-cominillee of the Plunket Society, she threw herself heart and soul into its work, coming forward cheerily and willingly to help every good endeavour. It mattered not were it a children’s party or jumble sale, a dance or house-to-house canvass, unsparingly sl.j gave her best. Very much of the success of this year’s work is due to her efforts. She was also an active member of the Roseneath Anglican Church, and was busily working for its bazaar until the time of her illness. 1

PROVINCIAL NOTES. Mrs. Jolly and Miss Hibberd, who ha,ve returned from a tour of the Pacific Islands, are spending a few days at the Waitomo Caves before returning to Martinborough. Miss Elsie Rowe, who has been spending her holidays with her parents at Rongotea, returned to Wellington yesterday. Mrs. E. Baker, of Feilding, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. AV. Reinnant, of Palmerston North. ' Mr. and Mrs. M. Bevan have returned to Bulls after an extensive motor £rip in the North. Mrs. Kirk, of Auckland, is visiting Mrs. E. C. Barnett, of Palmerston North. Mrs. T. R. Hodder has returned to Palmerston North after a visit to Wellington. Miss Joan Barnett is a Palmerston North visitor to Napier. Miss Audrey Fantham has returned to Wanganui from Hamilton. Mrs. Blundell, Wanganui, has left for an extended visit to the South Island. Miss N. Strachan will leave Wanganui to-day on her return to Hanmer. Miss Newton has returned to Wanganui after a holiday with L?s. J. Stevenson, Palmerston North. Mrs. W. Arundel, Christchurch, is visiting Wanganui. Mrs. A. D. Kerr, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. C. P. Brown, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Woollams, Wanganui, have returned from a motor trip to Rotorua.

Miss K. Ziesler, Wanganui, has returned to Wellington.

Miss M. Orbell, Wanganui, is spending a holiday with Iter parents in Christchurch.

Mrs. Dale, senior, and Misses Dale, of Palmerston North, are visiting Mrs. Ferris Dale at Martinborough. Mrs. Jackson, of Picton, is spending a -holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mr.s F. Burt, South Featherston.

Mrs. J. M. McLean, of Wellington, is staying with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Tait, of Featherston.

Mrs. J. B. Henry, of Auckland, has returned from a short visit to Masterton, where she stayed with her sister, Mrs. Wardell.

Miss Sybil Fowler, of Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sydney Smith, at Lansdowne, Masterton. Miss Rosewarne, of Masterton, is visiting Wellington.

Miss Mary Diggins left Masterton last week for a trip to Sydney. • Mrs. 11. Evans, of Masterton, is staying in Wellington. Miss Bessie McGregor, of Hamilton, who has been staying in Palmerston North, is now visiting Masterton. Miss D. Saunders, of Masterton, is staying in Palmerston North. Mrs. Bamford, who has" been the guest of Mrs. C. N. Stilburn at Masterton, has returned to 'Wellington. Miss Celia Drummond, of 'Wellington, has been staying in Masterton for the school holidays.

Mrs. Vivian Donald, Lansdown, Masterton, has returned home after spending a fortnight’s holiday with her three sons at Castlepoint.

Miss M. 0. Barker, of Hastings, is to leave for India by the Marama at the end of the month.

Miss Lydia Dalefield, 8.A., who has been visiting friends in Wellington, and also her relations at Gillespie’s Line, Palmerston North, has returned to Ohura, where she is on the staff of the High School.

An enjoyable party was given recently by Miss Murray, Wanganui, when her guests were Mesdames C. A. Barton, A.' Barton, C. G. Ross, and Misses J. and P. Murray, B. and J. Blair, K. Barton,-M. Thompson (Hawera), 11. Bogle, M. and J. Barton, M. CUftonMoggs. J. Lilburn, P. Ross, E. Williamson (Auckland), Messrs. Barton. Ross, Blair, Williamson, C. Guscott, it. Dix, M. Brown, D. and F. Orton, and G. and J. Ross. The Parents’ Association of the Technical College, 'Wanganui, held a card party on Wednesday night at the Technical College when the following were present: Mesdames I. Newton, W. Veitch, A. Cavell, Cowie, J. Paterson, Shepherd, F. Carpenter, Waters, J. Boyd, J. Brass, Heinold, Kirton, Reynold, B. Bayler, Hutchinson, MeBroarty, Dennis, Miss Bourne (Fordell), Messrs. A. Cavell, J. Paterson, Shepherd, Carpenter, Waters, Brass, Heinold, r.eynolds, Hutchinson, Boyd, Gilmour, and Milne Allen (secietaiy). MADAME MENERE IN PAHIATUA. Pahiatiia Ladies should on no account fail to visit the great display of Russian and. Canadian Furs .which is at present being held in the Masonic Hall, Pahiatua. This is without doubt the greatest display of rare and beautiful furs seen in New Zealand. As usual, the prices being asked are much less than wholesale prices. The dis play ends on Saturday next, and is well worth a visit. —Advt. I

WEDDINGS. The wedding took place in Auckland on Tuesday afternoon of Mary, second daughter of Mr. A. and the late Mrs. Cunninghame, of Napier, to William. fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter, of Wellington. The ceremony was held at St. Sepulchre’s, Khyber Pass. The Rev. Gordon Bell, assisted by the Rev. C. Hyde, of Napier, performed the ceremony. Entering the church on her father’s arm, the bride wore a frock of pale pink georgette, worked in pearls and sequins. The veil was held in place by posies of orange blossoms over the ears. She carried a shower bouquet of pink shaded flowers. The bridesmaid. Miss Dorry Cunninghame, of Wellington, wore coral pink georgette, and carried a shower bouquet. A high tulle headdress finished the ensemble. The flower girl, Miss Sennette Whyte, was dressed in blush pink taffetas, with a tulle headdress and posy of pin flowers. A little page boy, Con. Townsend, wore a white satin suit. The wedding tea was held at Miss Aitkenhead’s, where the decorations were in tones of pink, the wedding bell, flowers, and three-tiered cake, being in the same shades. The wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, on Monday evening of Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Saker, of Masterton, to Mr. Laurence Sutton, of Masterton. -the bride wore a frock of silver coat-of-mail, with lace overskirt. She was attended by her sister, Miss Elsie Saker, who was attired in blue crepe de chine. “Billie” Kemp, niece of the bride, attended afe flower girl, and wore apricot taffeta. Mr. V. Woodley acted as best man. The bride travelled’ in beige crepe de chine, with hat to tone, and a musquash fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom. A wedding of interest was solemnised by the Rev. D. J. A. Shaw at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, when Ivy Amelia, daughter of Mr. O. Olsen, of Frederick Street, Hastings, who has been for some years on the staff of the Island Bay Presbyterian Girls’ Home, was married to Duncan Alexander McKenzie, of Dannevirke, son of the late .Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McGregor McKenzie, of Wellington. Mr. Olsen gate his daughter away. The bride wore, a French model frock of ivory mariette, with relief of gold lace. The neck-line was finished with a posy of heather bells, and orange blossoms were at the waist. Over all fell the veil embroidered in silver with a design of Scotch bluebells and heather. This was caught with a headdress of heather bells and orange blossom. Silver shoes were worn, and a shower bouquet carried. Three little Wellington girls attended the bride. Miss Bessie Logan, chief bridesmaid, was frocked in turquoise crepe de chine, the bodice being tucked and hem-stitcluad-with a posy on the shoulder, and the skirt finished with tiny picot frills. A picture hat of lemon crinoline was finished with a posy, and she carried an effective bouquet. Miss Molly Morton’s heliotrope crepe de chine dress was inside after the same design, and she also wore a lemon picture hat ami carried a posy. A dainty flower girl was Joan Anderson, who wore pink crepe de chine trimmed with rosebuds, and a crinoline hat. She carried a basket ot spring blooms. Mr. J. McKenzie, of Palmerston North, was best man. Miss Clarke was at the organ and played the wedding music. After the ceremony about liftv guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Olsen t the Ritz, where the usual toasts were honoured. Al ter manv congratulations, the bride and bridegroom left for the north, the bride travelling in a beige ensemble, with deeper toned hat, and fox furs (the bridegroom’s gift). Mrs. Olsen received her guests in navy flue chenille geoi"ette with a hat to tone, and a furcoat Among those present were members of the‘staff of the Island Bay Home, including Miss Gray, the matron, Mrs. J. 0. Smith (Wellington), Miss Hume (Wellington), and Miss J. McKenzie ( ‘Wellington).

Mrs. Webb-Joues, Wanganui, is visiting Wellington. On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Dalziell, “Ryefields,” Masterton, gave an afternoon tea party at Hugo and Shearer s in honour of her guests, Mrs. I igers and Miss Johnston, of England. Among the guests were: Mrs. R. M Maunselli Mrs Oliver Bunny, Mrs. Strouts, Mrs. Mawley, Mrs. W. G. Beard, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Harold Beetham, Mrs. Guy Williams. Mrs. Leslie Maunsell, Misses C. and K. Morrison, Mrs. Milne, Mrs. Trevor Beetham, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Eric Dalziell, Mrs. Sydney Smith, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Birch, Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Gawith. Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Collie, Mrs. Spence-Beard, Mrs. • Hosking, Mrs. S. R. Gawith, Mrs. Beres-ford-Maunsell, Mrs. Skeet, Airs. Coom, Mrs. Moser, Mrs. 'Wardell, Mrs. Henry (Auckland), Mrs. Trimble, Miss Hindmarsh (Woodville), Miss MartynJones. Miss Baird, and Miss Helen Maunsell (Dunedin).

The guide to retail prices in the city will be found on Page 14.