WOMEN’S WORLD

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 163, 11 June 1926, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD

Mrs Charles Earle, of Kelburn, Wellington, has- left by the Aorangi for a visit to her daughter, Mrs Kelly, at Vancouver.

Quite a number of parties at which Miss Thurza Rogers (who is a member of the Russian ballet) will be the guest of honour are being arranged during the Pavlova company’s season in Wellington. An “at home” will be given at which Miss Rogers will be received 1 by Mrs J. G. Coates, Miss Skerrett and Mrs J. O’Shea, the wife of the city solicitor, and with whom Miss Rogers will stay. Madame Pavlova has kindly promised to attend this party.

Miss McLean, M.A., who has retired after 25 years’ service as principal of the Wellington Girls’ College, was tendered a public farewell at the Wellington Town Hall last night when there was. a crowded attendance of parents, pupils and old girls of the college. Miss McLean was the recipient of various gifts, including a substantial cheque, an address from the citizens of Wellington, and a rose bowl and the college crest set in diamonds from the old girls of the institution.

There was a good attendance at the social and dance held in the Longburn Hall last night in aid of the Anglican Church funds. An energetio committee had taken much trouble to ensure the success of the evening and their efforts were crowned with success. Enjoyable contributions to tho programme were made by Mr and Mrs Parkes, Messrs D. Buchanan, Corke, Polkingkorne and Rev. Dent. The accompaniments wero played by Miss Corke, Rev. Dent and Air Stewart. Dancing was later indulged in, extras being contributed by Miss Sweeney and Air Stewart. Air W. Lancaster was AI.C.

Tlie death of Dr Alarion Vaughan, after an operation in London, removes a brilliant personality, one who was able successfully to fill three roles — that of a highly qualified doctor, a society hostess, who often entertained Royalty, and a real ministering angel to tlie women 'and children in a poor slum of North London, where she founded a creche and welfare centre (says an English exchange). The Queen of Spain recently sent ono of her doctors to study Dr Vaughan’s methods, with tho object of founding a similar creche in Aladrid. Dr Vaughan dedicated all her work to the memory, of her husband, who was killed in tho war.

The Anzac Club was comfortably filled last evening when a dance under tho auspices of the Northern Tennis Club was held. The decorations were unique, balloons, tennis racquets, nets and balls being utilised in an attractive manner. A number of visitors from kindred Palmerston North clubs and also from Rongotea and Feilding were present. Extras for the dancers were played by Aliss Turner. During the evening, Air R. H. Billens took the opportunity of presenting trophies won during the year to Alisses G. Kirk and At. Atartin, lady champion and runnerup respectively. Tn the men’s section, Atessrs J. H. Blair and H. E. Bycroft, champion and runner-up respectively, received' awards. Air S. Stannard, the secretary, was AI.C.

AIELBA’S FAREWELL.

GREAT DEAIONSTRATION. SCENES AT COVENT GARDEN. LONDON, June 8. Dame Nellie Alelba’s farewell performance at Covent Garden Theatre was an astonishing demonstration of her popularity. Their Alajesties tho King and Queen were present and had an enthusiastic reception. Tho house was sold out 20 minutes after the opening and fancy prices were subsequently offered for tickets. An immense queue outsido commenced forming overnight, some waiting for 30 hours. There was a tremendous ovation and repeated calls at tho conclusion. Amid unsurpassed scenes of enthusiasm the diva tearfully bade farewell to the “dear, dear, great .public.” Their Alajesties sent a mes.%age to Dame Nellio Alelba in their own handwriting thanking her for her beautiful artistic singing, which, they stated, they would remember with lasting enjoyment.—A. and N.Z. cable.

THE BABY PRINCESS. THE CHRISTENING CEREAIONY. WATER FROAI RIVER JORDAN. LONDON, Alay 30. The women who crowded into Bruton street for hours before the Royal christening party was due to depart for Buckingham - Palace finally wero rewarded by the appearance of the Duchess of York, who delightedly acknowledged the cheers of the gathering. nurse followed her, carrying the infant Princess, clothed in a sumptous cloak of cream brocade, which is a Royal heirloom, over the christening robe. The christening ceremony took place in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace, which was gorgeously decorated with' flowers. Queen Mary, as godmother, held the baby in her arms while the Archbishop of Canterbury used water from the river Jordan in christening tho crying Princess, Elizabeth Alexandra Alary. The King and the Prince of Wales, who were the godfathers, and the Duchess of York cut an elaborate three-tiered christening cake, surmounted by a silver cradle, at the Reception, which was held at Buckingham Palace.