WOMAN'S WORLD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19962, 2 June 1928, Page 18

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL NEWS. Mrs. M. Cook and Miss J. Cook, of [Auckland, arc visiting Tiniaru. Captain and Mrs. Irwin, of Auckland, Trerc recent visitors to Mount Cook. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Orion are Wanganui visitors to Auckland and are staying at Cargen. Mrs. James Bull, of Hunterville, is a visitor to Auckland and is a guest at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Stephens and Miss_ Dorothy Stephens, of England, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Hugh Campbell, of Hastings, is on a visit to Auckland and-is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. Duncan Simpson, of Marton, who is at present visiting Auckland, is staying at the Grand Hotel/ Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. R-. •• C. [Allen are visitors from Morrinsville and are staying at Cargen. Mrs. F. M Cribb, while travelling for the Methodist churches, will make her headquarters at Stonehurst. Commander and Mrs. L. C. Deane Tollemaclie, of Takapau, Hawke's Bay, are visiting Auckland and are staying at genMrs. A. Cook has returned-to Howick after spending four months with her daughter, Mrs. W. Macdougall, at Hastings. Mrs. E. A. George, wife of the Mayor of "Waitara, is visiting Auckland and is tho guest of Mrs. Kyle, Manukau Road, Epsom. Mrs.' Gieson has returned to Wellington; after a visit to Auckland, where she was tho guest of her sister, Mrs. B. Buttle, of Boundary Road, Mount Eden. Hitherto candidates for commissions in the British Army have been coached by rneri, hut there are now several women tutors in London who are preparing candidates for examinations,, states an exchange, In a recent examination for ■entrance to Sandhurst Military College, twb of the successful candidates had been coached by Miss Ethel Buchanan, who is specialising in this %vork. Miss Joan Luxton, of who founded the Children's Theatre in Endell Street, London, has received much commendation for her interesting little venture, states an exchange. Performances are given daily from 5.45 to 7.15, the actors and actresses going on to their parts in the ordinary West End theatres afterwards. The" plays an? all charmingly done, and the children pay only a small price for admittance to an entertainment far better for them than tho average cinema or other available amusements. There was a large gathering oi: Girl Guides at St. Peter's Hall, Takapuna. last evening for the purpose of making a farewell presentation to Miss Meg Gamble, a, past guide captain, and to Miss E. D'Esterre, who is leaving to join the newly-formed Milford troop of Guides. Mrs. ' Gunn, in welcoming the newlyformed company, said that Miss D'Esterre was one of the "first members of the Takapuna company when it was formed. The Mayoress of Takapuna, Mrs. J. Williamson, welcomed the new company, and an enjoyable musical programme and campfire scene followed, arranged by Captain Johnston. A children's fancy-dress dance, organised by Mrs. J. C. Blomfield, was he'd in the Foresters' Hall, Takapuna, last evening. There was a large attendance of young people, who spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The dresses were pretty and original, and the judges were Mr. and Mrs. Julius Williamson, Mrs. R. Watts, and Mr. L. Davis. The prizes were won bv the following:—Prettiest boy's dress, Leslie Jack, who represented Cuoid; prettiest girl, M. Bussell, ''Early Victorian"; most original boy, Jack Spender, " Golliwog "; most original girl, Nancy Richardson. " Country Cottage "; least expensive dress, M. Burrell, "Butcher";* most 'inexpensive girl, Gloria Packer, " North Shore Gazette. E.stra dances were played by Mrs. X. 'Young and Miss Edmond. Mrs. B. M. Smith, who is leaving for England at the end of. the month with her husband, Lieutenant-Engineer B. INI. •Smith, formerly of H.M.S. Dunedin, was the guest of honour at a most enjoyable afternoon tea and golf match given her by the committee of the Maungakiekie Golf Club (One Tree Hill), of which she is a member, and some ,of her friends. In the medal round which was played the winners were Miss Stubbs and . Mrs. Swain, who tied. They were presented with the prize given by Miss Hazlett (secretary). Tea was served in the golf house, where the table was arranged with paper narcissi and crimson grass. A presentation was made to Mrs. Smith of a cut glass and silver-mounted cigarette ashtray by the captain, Mrs. Norman Burton, on behalf of the gathering, and much regret was expressed at losing Mrs. Smith. WEDDING. The wedding was celebrated at- the Methodist Church, Devonport, on May 25, of Edna Hazel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Buchanan, of Devonport, and Joseph Gordon, second son' of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wade, of Whilford. The Rev, Martin performed the ceremony and Mrs. Broberg played the wedding music. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of white embossed crepe de chine, with diamante trimming. The bridal veil was secured with a coronet of orange blossoms and a shower bouquet of pink and white flowers, with white streamers, was carried. Two bridesmaids were in attendance. Miss Lucie Wade, the bridegroom's sister, wore a frock of pale blue satin with georgette and Oriental lace, and tulle and satin head-dress. Miss Constance Robertson, cousin of the bridegroom, was in a frock of shell pink crepe de chine, with head-dress of pink tulle. Each carried bouquets to match. The bride's two brothers, Messrs, Victor and Ernest Buchanan, were best man and groomsman respectively. . ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Phyllis Olga, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Mentzer, of Birkenhead, and George Alfred, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Pugh, Birkenhead, Auckland.