NOTES FOR WOMEN.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7849, 11 July 1911, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

ANSWERS. Molly.—You will find sketch and diagrams of a very pretty linen or cotton Shantung frock in next Saturday's supplement. John.—l must thank you sincerely for your letter. ’ It has given mo much pleasure, and for my part I could not wish a more cheering demonstration of “Do it now." I am ao glad when X hear that I have given any reader help or pleasure.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

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LADY WARD AT HOME

Aliss Clark, of Estedale, is on a visit to Airs A. L. Beattie, Wellington terrace.

The engagement is announced of Miss Marion Florence Speedy, daughter of Mr John Speedy, Burnviow, Hawke’s Bay, to Mr !•'. V'. Smith, of Marainauga, Akitio.

Mr and Mrs Rattray (Dunedin), who arrived yesterday, are staying at the Royal Oak.

Tho Rev. Mr Compton and Mrs Compton aro returning to Levin to-day.

Mrs IV. Adams (Ijangloy Dale) and Mr H. Adams, who have been visiting Auckland and Rotorua, passed through Wellington yesterday en route for Marlborough.

Miss Whittaker (Girls’ Friendly Society) arrived in Wellington on Saturday from tho south, and is leaving ou Friday for Sydney eu route for India and England.

Mr and Mrs Warren (To Auto, Hawke’s Bay) aro visiting Wellington and aro staying at tho Royal Oak.

Miss Pickering, who has been spending a holiday in Wellington, left yesterday for Havelock, Marlborough.

Miss Hawkins is staying with her sister, Mrs (Joverdalo (Butt).

Miss KUgour (Groymouth) is ou a visit to AVellington.

Mr and Mrs J. M. Monckton (Gisborne) are staying at the Royal Oak.

Miss Girling (Blenheim) is visiting Wellington.

Miss Arrowsmith, who has been spending two weeks in Wellington, returned to Christchurch last night.

Mrs Edmund Rutherford (Kekerangn, Marlborough) is ou a visit to Wellington, ton.

Mr. and Mrs Boycs (Foxton) are staying at the Windsor.

Mr and Mrs Hole (Wanganui) are staying at tho Royal Oak.

Mrs W. A. left yesterday ou a visit to Wanganui, where she wilt stay with her daugnter, Mrs Wilson.

Mrs J. M. Johnston (Palmerston North) is staying at tho Royal Oak.

The committee of tho Wellington City Council staff ball have issued invitations for thoir ball, which will be held at the Town Hall ou Friday, July 21st. The committee consists of W. O. Bock, N. A. Grant, H. L. Godber, Geo. Lauchlan, P. McCoil, J. B. Baton, H. Roy', C. R. Seaver, G,. E. .Simeon, J. H. Stubbs, C. G. Swinburne, R. Tait.

Invitations have been issued for the Rambiers Hockey Club’s dance, which will be held in tno New Century Hall on Wednesday, July 26th.

A very quiet marriage was celebrated at St. James’ Church, Newtown, by the Rev. W. Shirer, between Albert William Baker, late of Feilding, and Florence Gertrude, third daughter of Mr aud Mrs George Scott, Constable street. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a navy blue costume, large velvet hat trimmed with silver roses. The bridesmaid. Miss Guy, was also gowned in navy blue with white hat. Mr H. Fletcher was best man. Only intimate friends of tho family were present ou account of illness in the bridegroom’s family.

Lady Cullen, wife of his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, and Mrs King-Hall, wife of his Excellency tho Admiral, have consented to become vice-presidents of the Girls’ Realm Guild. Tho Archbishop of Sydney has accepted the position of patron of the guild in New South A Vales, a post which has been vacant since the death of the late Primate over two years ago.

The poster ball in connection with the society for the Health of AA'omon and Jhildren has been postponed until Thursday, August 3rd. Prizes will bo given for ladies’ prettiest fancy 'dress, nadc entirely of cotton material, and for nen’s most original fancy dross in the same material. This competition is entirely different from advertising posters.

FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT LONDON. June 2.

Lady Ward lunched last Friday with Mrs Asquith, aud wotre pale grey crepe do chine, trimmed with wide soutache and a black plumed hat. Miss Ward accompanied her mother, and was in a gown of mauve cloth and ninou, with a black hat trimmed with shaded roses.

After tho luncheon they attended Lady Lucas Tooth’s at home and Lady Pentland’s at home.

Lady AVard that evening dined with Mr and Mrs Austen Chamberlain, wearing pale blue charmonso veiled in grey ninou. Later in the evening Lady Ward went on to tho Duchess of Devonshire’s at home at Devonshire House.

On Saturday at the trooping of the colour Lady Ward was in a blue coat and skirt, and small black hat with royal blue plumes. Miss AVard, blue

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ooat and skirt, blue hat trimmed with white. At the Empire parade in Hyde Park later. Lady AVard wore black “ n “ white Katin and. ninou, and a black hat. Miss AVard white lingerie gown, white hat with feathers. A large Empire dinner was given ? n Saturday evening at tho Ladies' Empire Club, and at that Lady AVard wore white laid silver brocade trimmed with silver lace. Altos Ward, -white satin, with crystal not overdress and fringe, trimmed small pink roses. After this function they attended the Countess of Graiuud’s at home. On Monday after Princess Christian s party Lady and Miss AVaid and Mrs Hislop went on to an at borne given by Alls Agnew at AVcstminster, and then had tea at tho Carlton with Mrs Thco. Boys. In the evening they paid a visit to the Hippodrome, Lady Ward wearing black velvet with a cherrv-cidonrcd opera coat, and Miss AA’ard white satin under blue union. On Tuesday at a reception given for Sir Joseph and Lady AVard by the Austral Club at the club rooms in Dover street Lady Ward -wore pale grey ninon and a, grey hat with plumes. In Dm evening' tho Duke and Duchres of Norfolk gave a dinner and reception, and at this Lady AA'aixl were grey satin trimmed with silver lace, with a girdle of oxidised silver and a, chon of old rose. Miss AA'ard. pale bine ninou over blue charmeuse trimmed with silver. On AVcdnreday at the Derby Lady AVard was in violet oha.rmeuse and a black ninon empire coat with silk embroidery; black plumed hat. Alisa AVard, grey cloth and ninon gown, white leghorn lint, wreathed shaded, mauve wisteria and white lilac. At tho Coronation ball at Devonshire House Lady AA’ard wore pale blue charmens? with ninon tunic to match, a sash of black net and pale blue crystal trimming., Ou Thursday at luncheon with the Duchess of Rutland Ladv AAAaril was in .grey cliamKHteo and a. grey hat with feathers and violets. Miss AVard, white embroidered muslin, largo white hot. Later they went on to A’iscoimtess Falmouth’s and Mrs AV. A. Horne’s at homes.

At the opera in the evening Lady Ward wore white satin and geranium opera coat. Miss AA’ard black ninon with roses.

NEW ZEALAND GUESTS AT A PRINCESS’S "AT HOME." from our lady correspondent. LONDON, Juno 2. A party at which Royalty presides differs always in many ways from functions given by lesser individuals. Lady guests must bend the knee when presented ahd when saying good-bye. People do not remain as long as at other receptions. And then, though entertainments given by princes and princesses are often not as elaborate as those provided hy wealthy commoners, it cannot fail to be noticed that Royal affairs are characterised by less fuss, noise, and crush, and infinitely greater smoothness and good management than are others. Royal hosts, too, aro generally surrounded by ladies and gentlemen in waiting and approached through linos of celebrities. On Monday afternoon at Schomberg House, in Pall Mall, their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein gave an afternoon party in honour of the guests of tho Imperial Conference, and many other distinguished visitors from overseas, and several New Zealanders were among tho fortunate ones invited. So unostentatious was the gathering that pot even crimson baize and striped awning, so beloved by society papers, was in evidence in the street, and no special police were in attendance. Footmen, gorgeous in scarlet, gold, and blue, with white silk stockings, black buckled shoes and powdered hair, assisted guests from their motors and carriages and within tho hall other linos of servants