Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 53, 26 November 1928, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Fat and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss J. Rogers, of the Percy Hutchison Company, left Wellington on Friday last to connect at Sydney with the Mongolia for London. Mrs. Florence Porter is visiting Napier. Lady Myers and Miss Myers are touring the South Island. Sir John and Lady Findlay are visiting Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Oldham have returned to Dunedin after a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. 'Truscott are visiting Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Steel and Mr. and Mrs. Wainwright, of Wellington, have been visiting Franz Josef Glacier. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Robertson, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. H. Grandison, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Miss H. White, of Wellington, Is visiting Auckland, and is the guest of Mrs. R. Struthers, Parnell. Mrs. C. E. Johnston will leave Tiraaru shortly to make her home in Wellington. Mrs. Montgomery is a visitor from Wellington to Auckland. Mrs. Bernard Wood and her children have come to Heretaunga, where they will spend the summer months. Dr. and Mrs. Gabit.es, of Auckland, have taken her house at Christchurch for a term. Mrs. J. T. Martin and Miss Jessie Martin (Wellington) are spending a few days with Mrs. Milne Shand, Fendalton, Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Benge and Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are Wellington visitors to Christchurch. Mrs. W. Blundell, of Wellington, has been visiting friends nr Gisborne. Mrs. Loe is staying at Takapuna, Auckland. Dr. and Mrs. Harty and their children, who have been for the last nine months motoring in Great Britain and on the Continent, are returning to New Zealand on the Tamaroa, which is due on December 13. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson has been paying her customary visit to philanthropic and other institutions in Wellington. On Thursday morning she visited the Home of Compassion, where His Excellency Sir Charles Fergusson accompanied her. Their Excellencies went all over the home and greeted the children, one and all. On Thursday afternoon Lady Alice Fergusson visited the Borstal Institution at Point Halswell, where she was received by the matron and Dr. PlattsMills, chairman of the Borstal Committee, and Mrs. Dallard. An entertainment was given by the girls and afterwards tea, for which cakes and scones had been made by the girls, was served. Her. Excellency talked with a number of the inmates. On Saturday afternoon Her Excellency journeyed to Featherston, where she opened a fete at Fernside, held in aid of St. John’s Church, Featherston. v Miss Lyra Taylor, LL.B., writing, to a friend in Wellington, states that she has been appointed district secretary of the Family Welfare Association in Baltimore. This is the district where she has been working for some time. The position is one of great responsibility, and includes as well as court work, the supervision of the paid staff and responsibility for budgets and reports. A new clinic in connection with the Mothercraft Training Centre at Highgate has been opened in Chelsea. It will be in charge, of .Sister Edwards, who is a Plunket nurse, and Lady Dawson, of Penn, is one of the local committee. The development of the Truby King methods continues steadily to go on, the need for the Chelsea clinic being a proof. At Highgate recently there were as many as 115 out-patients brought on one day, many coming from south-west London. The new section will serve a populous residentiial centre. Lady Dawson, of Penn, has received the sum of £250 from Lord Waring for the dinner she is organising for December 7, in aid of the Princess Elizabeth Hostel appeal. ♦ » » VISITING THE CAPITAL. Mrs. David Scott,''of Parnell, Auckland, is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs. E. S. Neville, of Auckland, has left for a visit to Palmerston North and Wellington. Mrs. F. G. Saville (Fairlie) Is visiting Wellington. Miss Helen Macßeth, of Dunedin, is visiting Wellington as the guest of Mrs. J. A. Foster, of Kelburni Miss Batt left Dunedin at the weekend for Wellington. At All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday afternoon, Avis Daisy Ward, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bell, of Park Road, Palmerston North, was married to Leonard John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ax, of Roy Street, Palmerston North. Bev. Canon Fancourt officiated. Mr. L. Koberstein was best man, while Mr. E. Berry was groomsman. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a .gown of ivory crepe de chine and radium lace, and her embroidered veil was caught to the head with silver ribbon and orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of roses. The two bridesmaids were Misses Elna Russell, of Masterton (cousin of the bride), and Mavis Ax (sister of the bridegroom). Miss Russell wore a frock of rose pinkcrepe de chine and sliver lace, with crinoline hat to tone, and Miss Ax was attired in a shell pink georgette frock and crinoline hat of lavender. Both carried bouquets of pale flowers. The little flower girls .were Gwen Braddell and Beryl Russell, who wore pale pink crepe de chine frocks with hats ami posies to tone. At the reception Mrs. Bell wore a quaker grey frock and black coat, and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridegroom’s mother was in a delphinium blue crepe de chine gown, with touches of beige, and hat to match. Her bouquet was of golden roses. When the couple left on their honeymoon, the bride was wearing a smart navy suit with hat to tone. SYDAL GIVES SATISFACTION. . Many New Zealand doctors regularly use Sydal to keep their hands in order. A Wellington doctor recently said: “I cannot do without Sydal. I’ve tried the things recommended by the big institutions, and find that Sydal beats them all.” Sydal is not only the best hand emollient; it. is a safe salve for all skin troubles. —Adv L

ENGAGEMENTS. Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rowe, Wadestown, and niece of Mrs. and the late Mr. B. J. Dolan, of Wellington, late of Napier, to Mr. Edward Shields-Brown, of Wellington, late of England. Elizabeth Audrey, elder daughter of Mrs. S. A. Moffatt, of New York, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Kettle, Napier, to Anthony H. D., only son of the Very Rev. Dean and Mrs. Mayne, of Napier. » « » Isabel, elder daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. K. D. McKenzie, of Masterton, to Lacey Cyril, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerr, of Mastertun. * * * WEDDINGS. Christ Church, Wanganui, was handsomely decorated with greenery and lilies on Wednesday afternoon, November 21, for the wedding of Connie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hopkinson, Waitotara, to Gower, eldest son of Mrs. James, “Opaehu,” Kai Iwi, Wanganui, and the late Mr. C. James. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. W. Cole, of "Waverley, and Mrs. Maxey presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of ivory ring velvet and inarriette, adorned by a handsome limerick veil, an. heirloom of the family, with the usual orange blossom, and ' carrying a shower bouquet to complete the toilette. She was attended by her sister, Miss Myra Hopkinson, and Miss Ruhl Clarke (Wellington), both being attired in frocks of apricot inarriette fashioned with the uneven hem line, wearing hats of delphinium blue, and carrying bouquets of roses and delphiniums to tone. Betty Larsen, a little flower girl (niece of the bridegroom), accompanied the bridal party, dressed in tulle to tone. Attending the bridegroom were Mr. Kenneth James (brother) and Mr. Lee Honefleld. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkinson received their guests at a reception held at the D.1.C., the latter being gowned in bois de rose silk maroeain, full flared skirt, and Oriental trimming, black hat and bouquet to tone. Mrs. James, mother of the bridegroom, black inarriette and lace over rose, rose hat, bouquet to match. Toasts were proposed and responded to by the Rev. Cole, Messrs. G. James, K. James, O’Connell, Larsen, and C. Honeyfleld. Among the guests were Mrs. Larsen, sister of the bridegroom, fawn costume and hat; Miss James, beige georgette and hat; Miss Clare James, blue crepe de chine and blue and pink hat; Mrs. B. James ( Bunnythorpe) ; Mrs. T. O’Connor (Wellington), mulberry crepe de chine, hat to tone; Mrs. W. E. Clarke (Wellington), gold crepe de chine, black hat; Mr. and Mrs. Bremer (Waverley), Mr. and Mrs. J. and Miss Bates (Waverley), Mrs. T. P. Campbell (Kohi), Miss Hopkinson (Kohi), Mr. and Mrs. R. Bates (Waverley), Mr. and Mrs. C. Campbell (Kohi), Miss Don (Kohi), Miss Bremer (Waverley), Mr. T. O’Connor (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Dickie, Mesdames Ashton and Johnston, Mr. Fleming, Mrs. and Miss Powdrell, Mrs. and Miss Brandon, and Miss Slipper (all of Wanganui) ; and Mr. and Mrs. W. McL. Dowie (Hawera), Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker (Feilding), Mrs. Gower (Marton), Mrs. Stephens (Whangomona), Mr., Mrs. and Miss Honeyfleld (Patea), Misses Cheyne (W averley). Later Mr. and Mrs. James left on a motor tour, the latter travelling in mushroom charmalane coat with frock and hat to tone, and handsome fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom.

A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends was celebrated at St. John’s Church, Feilding, on Thursday afternoon, when Constance Maud, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid J. Perry, of “Highden,” Awahuri, was married to Reginald Lance, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Harold Redmayne, of “Bushlands,” Halcombe. The ceremony was performed by Canon Petrie. The church was decorated by friends of the bride with sheaves of arum lilies, while a large wedding bell of white roses, syringa. and carnations hung over the .bridal party. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and was attired in a frock composed entirely of net frills mounted over ivory satin. The veil of carrick inacross lace was arranged in juliette fashion with a trail of orange blosspip- Her bouquet was of lilies-of-the-valley, pink and white carnations, and rosebuds interspersed with maiden-hair fern. Miss Marjorie Fry was chief bridesmaid, and was dressed in frilled apricot georgette shading to deep orange. Her large lint was of beige visca straw trimmed with flowers. Little Jane Shannon and Lorraine Elliott wore picture frocks of frilled apricot georgette and hats of shady straw, finished with ribbon chin straps and clusters of roses. All three bridesmaids wore crystal necklaces (the gifts of the bridegroom), and carried posies of roses and copper birch foliage. Mr. Philip Redmayne (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. Following the ceremony a reception was field at “Highden,” those present being chiefly relations. Mrs. Perry wore a French model frock of finely-pleated beige georgette and lace and navy cire belt finished with a diamante buckle, and navy hat. Her bouquet was o? lemon-shaded acquilegias and blue cinnerarias. Mrs. Redmayne (mother of the bridegroom) wore a black mnroealn frock and black satin coat, black hat and ermine stole. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Redmayne left; by car on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a floral three-piece frock of pink and grey georgette with pink visca straw hat.

On Monday evening, November 12, at St. Peter’s Church, Terrace End, Palmerston North, Barbara, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Webb, of Levin, was married to Derrice Clinton, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Clinton, of Palmerston North. Rev. C. Abbot officiated, and Miss E. Coles presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of shell pink georgette with veil of silver and pink arranged with orange blossom. The bridesmaid wits Miss White, of Levin, who was attired in lavender georgette and hat of crinoline. Little Belta Kjar was flower girl, her frock being of shell pink. All carried bouquets of fragrant spring blossoms. Mr. Harold Kjar was best man. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Clinton left by car for the north, the bride travelling in a snxe blue jumper suit, with hat and shoes to tone.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mrs. Greig, of Palmerston North, is visiting Rotorua. Mrs. Jordan, of Masterton, is at present in Auckland attending the conference of Girl Guide Commissioners. Mrs. Shaw, of Carnarvon, and Mrs. Reardon, of Taumaranui, and formerly of Masterton, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Price, of Pownall Street, Masterton. Miss Kathleen Swan, who has finished her training at the Masterton Hospital, was made a presentation by the matron and staff before leaving for her home in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. McNair Miller, of Lansdowne, Masterton, has returned home from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. W. Card paid a short visit to l<'eatherston on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Q. Donald, of Featherston, have left for a visit to Auckland. The death has occurred at Martinborough of Mrs. Meria Fisher, formerly proprietress of the Martinborough Hotel. Her husband predeceased her during the influenza epidemic. She leaves two sons and two daughters, all resident in Martinborough. The Masterton branch of the Plunket Society held its annual shop day in Masterton on Friday. Takings amounted to £97. The annual concert of St. Matthew’s Collegiate School for Girls, Masterton, held- on Friday night, was a decided success. A variety of items were contributed by the pupils, who were well received. At the conclusion of the performance the Rev. W. Bullock returned thanks to those who had assisted in connection with the concert. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. North, Wanganui, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. S. Billinghurst and Mrs. G. Davis, Maxwell, are the guests of Mrs. T. W’. Pairman, Mangaweka. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Marshall have returned to Marton. Mrs. G.- S. Thomson, Sydney, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. C. Hardy, Wanganui. Mrs. V. Winter, Manaia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. Bell, Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Warburton, Sydney, are visiting Mrs. Warburton’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barthorp, New Plymouth. Miss M. Harvey has returned to Waver ley from Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. N. Fulton, Wanganui, are visiting Mt. Egmont and Otakehu. A happv evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. Done, Wanganui, recently, when Miss Smith, who is to be married shortly, was the guest of honour. A surprise party, organised by Mr. R. Fulton, visited Mrs. Hunger’s residence, Wanganui, on Saturday night, where the time was spent in games and dancing. Misses Trevor Hunter, Stratford, Audrey McLaren, June Goodwin, Joan Thomas, Zelda Spragg, all of Hawera; Jean Gibbons, Marton, and Joyce Haywood, of Feilding, who were taking part in Miss Hughes-Johnson’s dance recital, have all returned to their homes. All roads led to Westmere, Wanganui, on Saturday afternoon, when a most successful afternopn was held at the hall, in aid of I St. Oswald’s Church funds. The day was perfect, and so many visitors were present that the funds benefited by over £7O. The stalls were held by the following:— Produce, Mesdames Remington and Hodder, Misses Fergusson and Kidner; cake, Mesdames B. Daws, R. Bates, J. Burnett; mission, Mrs. G. J. Taylor; ice cream, Misses Campbell and Lancaster; sewing, Mesdames W. Buick, Campbell, T. Gordon, Lee, and Miss Lee. Papanui ladies, under Mrs. G. Handley and Mrs. Russell, were in charge of the afternoon tea. A surprise party, organised by Miss N. Alger, was taken on Thursday night to Mr. and Mrs. J. Harper’s residence, Wanganui East, it being Miss Harper’s twenty-first birthday. Parishioners of St. Barnabas’ Church, Wanganui, held a most successful bazaar all day on Friday in Harman’s Halt The sale was opened in the morning by Mrs. J. p. Wickham, and the stall-holders were the following:—Meat, Mr. Burtt; produce, Mesdames Mcßeth, J. Craig, C. Poynter, D. Blyth, Davidson, J. Aitken, and Misses Campbell and Baker; sewing, Mesdames W. Tye, G. S. Grindley, W. Wansbough, and Brackstone; produce, Mesdames Burtt, Taylor, Bourgeois, and Singleton; Christmas novelties and sweets, Mesdames Daly, Newsome, Follett, and Miss M. Duncan; flower and plants, Misses D. Rodwell, E. Davis, and Anderson; refreshments, Mesdames S. Moffett, A. G. Cross, Field, Burrell, Lewis, Anderson (2), C. Duncan, and Misses Duncan (2), ■Gillies, Silcock, Walker, Anderson, Lewis, Toswell, and Wyley. BRUSHING WET FURS. “Brush wet furs with a hard clothesbrush with the grain, never against. Then put garment on a hanger and dry indoors or in the shade (never in the sun). Next morning lay it on table and beat well with a stick, which restores lustre,” says Madame Menere.— Advt.

Miss Betty Mason, of Feilding, is visiting friends in Wellington. Mrs. C. Broad, of Palmerston North, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M esteruer, of Christchurch. Miss J. Powell, of Hunterville, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Eliott, of Feildlng. Mrs. David Latimer has returned to Auckland after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. G. H. Lusk, Fitzherbert Avenuue, Palmerston North. Mrs. J. L. Ferry, of New Plymouth, is visiting her son, Mr. Wilfrid J. Perry, “Highden,” Awahuri. Mrs. Hall, of Stratford, Ils also the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Perry at “Highden.” Mrs. W. H. Boon went to Wellington last week to farewell her brother, Mr. Heron, who left for England (via Australia) on Friday. Miss Betty Shield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Shield, of Waiwhenua, Hawke’s Bay, will leave next month for a trip to England. Miss Betty Davidson, of Wanganui, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Webster, of Feilding. Mrs. Smart, of Nelson, is visiting relations in Woodville. Miss Phyllis Webber, of Canterbury, is visiting Palmerston North. Miss Adele St. John, of Nelson, is staying with Mr. and Mrs. C. Dermer, of Cheltenham, Feilding. Mrs. A. E. Hansel has returned to Palmerston North after an absence of nine months in England, Scotland, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Miss Isobel Hutchinson, of Gisborne, is the guest of Mrs. Kruse, Havelock North, and will be a bridesmaid at the Gilbertson-Kruse wedding this week. The last meeting of the St. Andrew’s Ladles’ Social Guild for this year jvas held last week at the Memorial Hall, Palmerston North. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Aitchison presided over a good attendance. During the afternoon a musical programme was provided by Mrs. Fell, Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. McLachlan, and Miss Collins. A competition was won by Mrs. Ferguson and Miss Astbury. As a Christmas gift to the children of the Berhampore Orphanage, Wellington, each member brought a handkerchief, over one hundred being collected. A successful social evening, given by Mr. and Mrs. W. Porter, at their residence, “Ranui,” Waipukurau, was held last Saturday • evening and the many guests who attended from all parts of the district participated in a highly pleasurable anniversary reunion. The spacious residence was decorated for the occasion The hall and verandah were set aside for dancing and were decorated with green and gold streamers and balloons, while the large supper room was attractively set out in a colour . cheme in black and gold. Dancing and popular musical items were thoroughly enjoyed. The “Kitt” orchestra, of six instrumentalists, attended from Hastings, and provided excellent dance music,' while extras were played by Mrs. Brittain and Master Brittain and Mr. Ken McKenzie. A dainty supper was proled. Among those present were:— Mesdames J. J. Ewring. Porter, W. Ross (Hastings), J. Brittain, J. Brown, J. Bevan, A. Cooper, J. Fairweather (Waipukurau), Misses Lys, Kelly, Columbus, Herbertson, Cox, Charters, Mason (Hastings), E. Brighton, Polhill (2), Stables (2), I. Green, O. Williams, I. Ebbett, E. Tully, E. Cooper (Waipukurau), Messrs. Ross, Dysart, Ewring, Porter (2), Kitt (2), Kelly Morgan, May, McKay, Cole, Martin. Skelton, Crombie, White, Timms, Crawford, Hopkinson, Ellingham, Goldsbrough, Craig, Fawcett, Charters, Par-, ker. Irwin, Wilson, Benson (Hastings), Stowe, Boyce, McLeod, Thorburn, Brown, Britain • (2), Wells, Cooper, Fairwether, Murray, McKenzie, Polhlll, Williams (Waipukurau). The anniversary services in connection with Trinity Sunday School, Wanganui, were held yesterday. Mr. D. Blight trained the efficient children's choir, and the orchestra under Mr. W. Hutchens added greatly to the brightness of the music. The preacher for the morning was the Rev. W. H. E. Abbey, the afternoon the Rev. J. Reid, and the evening service was taken by the Rev. E. T. Cox. YOUR BABY’S FOOD. WHERE CARE IS NEEDED. Wise mothers realise that on what Baby eats depends the little one’s health and growth. Too much care cannot be taken in this matter, nothing but the purest and best will do. . That is why the thoughtful mother always insists on “Wyndale” Sugar of Milk. She knows this is the purest and safest Sugar of Milk made —the best site can give her little one. “Wyndale” Sugar of Milk is specially prepared for infant feeding under the most wholesome and hygienic conditions that science can devise. All chemists and stores sell “Wyndale” Sugar of Milk in special sealed dust and germ proof packets.—Advt. • Weddings.—Bouquets designed with individuality as the keynote. Exquisite colouring effects, obtained only from Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 3(1 Willis Street.—-Advt.