Woman’s World

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 73, 19 December 1929, Page 4

Woman’s World

Matters of Interest from Far and Near

PERSONAL ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. T. C. A/ Hislop, of Wellington, are visiting Napier, A Wellington visitor to Auckland is Mrs. E. J. Bertenshaw. Miss Davidson, of Wellington, has left on a visit to Honolulu. ' Mr. and Miss Rabbidge, of Wellington, have been on a visit to Napier., Miss Loui Moya (Wellington) is a visitor to Hawke’s Bay. Miss G. Brown, Wellington, was a visitor to Napier recently. Mr. and Mrs. Goulter have returned to Wellington from the south. Mrs. E. E. Carte, of Eastbourne, is visiting her daughter, Mrs, H. Davy, in Auckland. „ , Mrs. H. Scott and her daughter Eunice, are 'Wellington visitors to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gillon will leave to-morrow morning for a trip to Rotorua and Auckland. _ . Dr. Winsome Young will go to Christchurch from Wellington this week on a short visit to her parents. Mrs. E. J. Gravestock, Sydney, accompanied by Misses Gravestock, arrived by the Niagara for a holiday in the Dominion. . „ , . , Miss Ella Blacklock, of Sydney, arrived by the Niagara on a holiday visit to Auckland, She is the guest of Mrs. M. M. McCallum, “Shandon,” Remuera Road. Mrs. W. Bridgman, president of the Dunedin Y.W.C.A, is visiting Auckland with her husband,' and is staying with Dr. W. G. Bridgman, of Papakura. The friends of Miss Haze) Fisk will be sorry to learn that she is at present an inmate of Sister Griffin’s hospital and wish her a speedy recovery. ; Mrs.. M. E. Begg, of Christchurch, joined the Tahiti in Wellington, en route for Sydney, where she will be the guest Of her brother, Mr. W. J. Taverner. Miss Florence Thomson, of Christchurch, is a passenger to Sydney on the Tahiti. She intends tb visit, friends in Sydney and Melbourne before proceeding to England. - , Miss Sadie. Foote, MX, who was appointed temporarily to the staff of . the Wellington Girls’ College, has received notice of her appointment to the staff of the Rotorua High School, and will take up her duties on February 4. ENGAGEMENT Gertrude Olive, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cox, of Island Bay, to Williara Perry, elder son of Mr. and Mrs, J. O. Shorland, also of Island Bay. WEDDINGS, An evening wedding, of local interest was solemnised recently at St. Johns Church, Johnsonville/ by the Rev. H. A. Walke,. when Winifred Eileen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Lawrence,, "Tillirigbourne;” Johnsonville, was married to Ronald William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Stockdale, Wiltshire, England. Miss Connie Mills was. at the organ, and the church was artistically decorated by Miss .Steele. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory crepe romanette, cut on uneven lines, and finished at one side with a large Julie bow and orange blossom. The embroidered tulle veil, which formed a train, was mounted on a cap of silver lace, finished with ear sprays of orange, blossom. An arm shower of roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern completed the ensemble. The bride’s sister, Alisa Clarice Lawrence, acted as. bridesmaid, and wore a frock of egg-shell blue mariette, with a silver tulle headdress; and carried a bouquet of roses to tone, sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Two little nieces of the bride, Jean and Eileen Lawrence, were flower girls, attired in-pale pink and green frilled crepe de chine, respectively, wearing silver lace caps, trimmed with vari-colqured ribbons, and carried, silver’■‘decorated baskets. Little Wilfred Mexted, nephew of the bride, acted' as train bearer. The bridegroom was attended by Mr, Rex Anketelle as best man, On leaving the church the bride was prsented with, horse-shoes by Lorna' Pattle.- Eileen Lawrence, and Wilfred Mexted. After the ceremony a reception was; held at the Parish Hall, where tin bride’s mother received the guests wearing a frock of moonlight blue mariette over beige silk, and blue lace coatee, with beige accessories to tone. She carrid a .bouquet of red roses, sweet peas, and maidenhair fern;,. After the supper dancipg was indulged in, and elocutionary and musical items were given by Miss Isa Macleay and Miss Kyra Jupp, respectively. The bride and bridegroom later left for the north, the bride travelling in an ensemble of blue crepe doria, relieved with lemon. Miss Caroline Myrtle Brannigan, daughter of Mrs. Brannigan, of Kuratawhitj Street, Greytown, was married to Mr, William Ernest Smith, of the Greytown Post Office staff, the marriage taking place’at St. Luke’s Afiglican Church, Greytown, on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. D. J. Davies officiated. A breakfast was given at the Oddfellows’ Hall, when a large number of guests were present, and the usual toasts were given. AN AFTERNOON TEA Mrs. G. Magnus entertained at afternoon tea. members of the committee of the Pioneer Club yesterday; The : hostess received in the drawing-room, and later the guests repaired to the dining-room, where afternoon teg .and strawberries and ices were served. The . table .was decorated with blue, delphinium, and cornflowers, and.iu thq drawing-room were beautiful roses and peonies; The guests admired the fine view from the windows, which overlook the whole town and bay, and also the, garden, where the roses and carnations were particularly fine. A trellis of American Pillar rose, running right round the garden, made a fine splash Of brilliaht'pink. After tea had been partaken of, Mrs. Magnus presented Miss A. Kane (president, of. the club) with a basket of beautiful -rose?. Miss Kane, on behalf-of all the guests,' thanked Mrs. •Magnus for the delightful afternoon, and wished her and all members of the committee happy Christmas and joyful holidays.’ All joined in singing “For She’s a Jolly Good. Fellow,” and cheering their hostess. ■ . . ~ , . Mrs. Magnus wore a gown of black lace and georgette, finished with a buckle bf jet and diamante. Miss M. Cooper assisted her in entertaining the guests.

The girls of the Y.W.C.A. Bluebird Chib were hostesses at a small children’s party at the Blue Triangle Hall yesterday afternoon. A merry time was spent in.games and scrambles, and each little guest received a present from a Christmas tree; The club girls were assisted by Misses Scott. Coulter, ,0. Nielson, M. Young, and V. Lowe.

Madam Parker (late of Hastings and Palmerston North), established 16 years. Specialist in Corsets and Belts for maternity, abdominal support, and backaches; Perfect comfort guaranteed. Consultations gratis. ’Phone 26—845. IA. Vivian Street, corner Cambridge Terrace, Wellington.—Advt

, After a strenuous game of tennis a loose slip-on coat is necessary. George and Doughty, Ltd., have just imported some really, lovely' coats in wool, wool and silk, and silk cardigans in fine and coarse knits, both plain and fancy. Crazy colourings, stripes, and checks are very attractive. One of these bright little garments over a cream tennis dress will look charming. The prices are, of course, very reasonable. —Advt.

The generous support accorded by N.Z. housewives has enabled us to increase the size of our Is. cartons of NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP. The Manufacturers). —Advt.

Bouquets of distinction for the bride and her maids, In exclusive colouring and style to suit frocks. Miss Murray. 36 JVULis Street,— Advt, .

VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL Miss Lorna Smith has returned to Dunedin from Wellington. . Mrs. G, W. Wardrop, Woodville, is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs.* J. P. Nelson has returned to Timaru from a visit to Wellington. Miss Kathleen Kelly, Napier, has returned from her visit to Wellington. . Mis? E. R. Oliver, of Auckland, is staying in Wellington. Mrs. V. J. Larner, who ha? been visiting Wellington, has returned to AuckEdgar Jones, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. M. Miller, in Wellington, has returned to Timaru. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fair (Timaru) are leaving for Wellington. They will spend Christmas with Mr. Fair s mother G. O’Brien, of the Gisborne High School, has come to Wellington, and will go on to Picton and Nelson for the holidaJfiss Ida M. Kirk, M.A., of the staff of the Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Melbourne, arrived by the Maunganui on Tuesday and is spending her holidays with her parpnts in Wellington. PROVINCIAL ITEMS Mrs. C. Louisson. of North Street, Palmerston North, is spending a few days at Paekakariki, where she has a summer residence. , A Mrs. S. J. Bennett returned to New Zealand by the Maunganui, and arrived in Palmerston North on Tuesday evening accompanied by her small daughter, Eleanor, after an extended visit to relatives in England. Miss Roma Mee, of Palmerston North, will leave to-day on a holiday trip to Rotorua and Auckland. Mrs. Albert Porter, of Palmerston North, has recovered sufficiently from her illness to be able to return to her home. Sirs. Porter has been in hospital for some time. air. and Mrs. O. H. Druce, of Kumeroa, have returned from an eight months’ trip to England. % Mrs. R. K. Duckworth, of Christchurch, and her two small daughters, are the guests of air. and airs. R. Priest, of Palmerston North. In the annual report read by airs. ■Rhodes (principal of the Palmerston North Girls’ High School) It was stated that old girls , of the school were doing exceedingly well in the scholastic world, aiiss Katie Birnie had gained her M.A. degree with honours in French and English, arid had accepted -a position on the staff of the Wellington East Girls’ College. aiiss F. E. Rainforth, after a brilliant career,' had obtained Ist class honours in Latin, and was the first old girl of the school to be appointed to the staff, aiiss Alexia Page had obtained her ai.A. degree with honours in history. Last Saturday airs. H. J. Wilson, of Featherston Street, Palmerston North, entertained a number of friends at her home, in honour of her daughter’s 21st birthday, The rooms were decorated in gold, and the supper room and tables were especially pretty with streamers' and bowls of flowers. During the evening air. C. Baynes, made A presentation of agold key to the guest of honour,', wishing her, on behalf of all present, a golden future, airs. Wilson’ received hen guests in a navy crepe de chine frock, with .touches of georgette; aiiss Myra Wilson was attired in a frock of gold satin; ■> , atr. and air?. Ammudsen, Pahiatiia, are visiting Wanganui, and .attended the .wedding of their son .to aiiss 'Watson, wljich took place on-Wednesday.' '

airs. A. B. Gibbons''has returned to Wellington from Wanganui, where 1 she was the guest of,Mr.. and airs. Hope Gibbons, Wanganui. East, for the Collegiate School prize-giving. ' t r air. and aifs. E; L; Ironmonger, Hunterville, are spending’the holidays in Auckland, .4--

aiiss aicGregor, Wairarapa,; visited Marton' on Tuesday to attend the. breakup of the Turakina aiaori Girls’ College. air, and airs. T, 13. Dtincari. aiiss Duncan, and Messrs. W. and E.-Duncan will return this week to “Otairi,” Hunterville, after a long visit to Great Britain.- • airs. W. J. Day is a Palmerston North, visitor to Wanganui. ■ ' , , . . air. and Airs. W. E. Stevens, Hunterville, are visiting Auckland for the holidays, . , ■ . . ■ •< St< Barnabas' Sunday School,.' DurJe Hill (Wanganui), hel<) a flower service last Sunday, when the preacher was the Rev. aialcolm, of Gonville. At the con-, elusion of the service the prizes won during the year were presented' to the scholars. . , ■

Mrs. F. Smith, Wanganui, will return to-day from a holiday in Dannevirke. Mrs, F. Lidessey, England, is the guest, of Mrs; A. Boyes; Wahganui."' ’ ■ MrS. Arthur, Glenfields, Southland, is‘‘ a visitor to Wanganui, .. . . • ~ Mrs. G. H. Swan, Wanganui, will leave this week'for. Invercargill, where she 1 will be the guest of her'daughter, Mrs, Alan Hogg. ' " k ■■ ■' *•• Mr. and Mrs. F, Carpenter, Wanganui, will leave this week for Rotorua' and Taupo. Mrs. H. C. Veitch, Wanganui, has returned from Wellington. The Lady Jellicoe : Club,. . Wanganui, held their final bridge evening for 1929 on Tuesday, when there were a large number of players, ten . tables in. all. - ' ' Four members of the staff of St. John’s School, Wanganui were entertained at morning tea, and presented-.with small mementos from the staff on Wednesday. They are Miss Gilling. who is to.be married shortly; Miss Dabinett, who'.will leave December 27 for,a jearV/tpur of the world; and Misses Robinson anj! Sullivan, who wjll go to the Training College next year. , ‘ . Wanganui Sacred Heart. Convent have set a high standard at- their entertain--ments, and Wednesday night’s performance was no exception; to the rule; The programme was varied and most attractive with its dances, plays, drill and musical items, /.and the sisters had splendid results from their efforts. Mr; and Mrs. F. Wilton and Messrs. F. and S. Wilton, Otaki, are visitors to Wanganui. Miss K. Mainwanng, Wellington, is visiting Wanganui. Mesdames Summers and Honorc, Ractihi, are visiting Wanganui to attend Miss Watson’s wedding, RAIN IS GOOD FOR FURS. “How often have I seen ladies running to get out of the rain when wearIng furs,” says Madame Menere, the well-known furrier. ‘.‘Why?. Do the furbertrlng animals dodge the wet? Rain is good for furs provided when you get home you brush the fur with the grain and then put on a hanger and allow to dry in the shade.”—Advt. Many have found a visit to our Salon the greatest beauty aid they know. When complexion and hair come under the expert care of our trained staff youth’s charms are soon restored. We would like ladies to see our hair work. Mrs. Rolleston, Ltd., Hair, Skin, and Permanent Waving Specialists, 250 Lambton Quay, ’Phone 42—227, Wellington.—Advt.