NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10518, 20 February 1920, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs Ledingham, Melbourne, who has been the guest of Miss Skerrett, at Lowrv Bay, has gone to Christchurch, where Mr Ledingham will have some trout fishing in the Canterbury Rivers. An exceedingly pretty and popular wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Church. Otane, on Wednesday, January 2Sth. Rev. Robertson officiating. The contracting parties were Miss Winifred Iris Burgess, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Burgess, ,of Otane. and Mr Peter a. Carswell, only son of Mr and Mrs P. Carswell,' Maraekakaho. Mrs A. Kaye, who was in AVellington for the Y.W.C.A- Conference that has just been concluded, has returned to Christchurch. Lady Rhodes. returned to Christen arch on Wednesday 9 Mrs Reeves, of Trentham, 'lo has been visiting Masterton. returned to her home on Wednesday.

Miss Williams, of Wellington; is at present visiting Masterton. Miss Mina Caldow, having fulfilled her engagement with the New tteuUi Wales Orchestra, has returned to Auckland, and is at present spending a short holiday on the West Coast. The engagement is announced of Miss Marjorie Elizabeth Robinson, eldest daughter of the late Mr Walter Robinson of Foxton, and Mrs J. T. Fox (Wellington), to Mr J. B. Tulloch, Hokianga, says tho Auckland “Herald.” Mr Gordon Armstrong and Mrs Aimstrong (nee Abbott), of Auckland, are leaving by tho Moana en loute to Blngland, where their home will be for some time. Mrs Ritchie, of Auckland, accompanied them to Wellington. Major and Mrs R. A. Ramsay, of Melbourne, have arrived in New 'iea.’snd on a visit to the latter's relatives, and are at present in Christchurch. Mrs Ramsay was Miss Mabel ’ Greenwood, of Teviotdale, and waa-one of the many New Zealand War brides, her husband being an Australian, She did a large amornt of work in War nursing in France, after her marriage, for which .she received special decorations from the French authorities.

Miss Mary Hall, famous as the first woman explorer to make tho journey from the Cape to Cairo, died of pneumonia at london recently. The trek across Africa alone was not by any means the sum of Miss Hall's tirveJs. She was equally familiar with Australia and with the Balkans and the Near Bast. Her best known books wire “A Woman’s Trek from the Cape to Cairo” and “A Woman in the Antipodes.” Miss Hall visited New Zealand some years ago, where she has relatives.

Miss Freda Hummer, of Pownall street Masterton, is at present visiting Mrs R. Cameron, at Lyall Bay.

The wedding .took place recently in Timaru of Miss LilianJMm'Saret Hawkes, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. N. Hawkes, Timaru, to Dr Christopher A. R. Davies, of Karori. Wellington. Dr Davies was for soma time,on the military staff of the Christchurch Hospital. A very pretty wedding of considerable importance took place at Kaiparoro on Wednesday, when Miss Ethen Falkner, daughter of'Mr A. Falkner, of Kaiparofo, was married to Mr Owen Welch, youngest aon of Mr and Mrs A. 0. Welch, of “Fir Grove,” Masterton. Tho ceremony was solemnised by the Rev. Drown, of Masterton, in the Hall, which was very prettily decorated with ferns and flowers. The bridesmaids wore Miss Lynda Bell, of Wellington, and little Vena Welch (niece of tho bridegroom). Mr V. Welch, brother of tho bridegroom, acted as best man. and Mr B. Falkner, brother of the bride, as groomsman. .

Mr and Mrs C. D. Love, who are old and respected residents of Hastings, attained tho twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding on Saturday last.

The weeding took place on Wednesday at her parents’ home in Seapoint road, Napier, of. Miss Molly Barry, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Barry, of Napier, to Mr Albert Denholm, son of Mrs W. Denholm, of Napier. The Rev. Hay was the officiating minister. . At the/Women’s National Reserve Conference in New Pimorfth the importance of providing rest looms and conveniences for* girls and women was stressed, there being a general need for such places all over -the Dominion. A very successful and efficient room has been run for the past two years by the civic authorities in Wanganui, where a committee of ladies inspect the place every fortnight to ensure it is properly and efficiently maintained. ' The wedding of Mias . Rita Portzer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fortzer, of Bayswater, Auckland, ,to Mr Edward McLeod, son of Captain E. and Mrs McLeod, of Takapuna, was quietly. solemnised on tho afternoon of Monday, tho 9th inst., at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels’, Bayswater, the Rev. Cube officiating. Miss Lubkie, who was secretary of the Hastings Lady Liverpool Fund during the war, was recently tho recipient of an autographed album and a purse of sovereigns from tho Hastings committee and subscribers. Lady Liverpool sont an autograph letter and portrait of herself and these were placed in the album. Miss Eileen Driscoll goes to Napier to-morrow, where she will sing at the Caledonian concert in the evening. Tho costume recital of Maori Lovo Legends of Maneda Batten, which is to be given shortly, will by under the patronage of Her- Excellency the Countess of Liverpool. The Hon. Dr. Pomare has offered to lend some valuable Maori cloaks and mats for tho performers. Miss Harding-Maltby is stage managing tho recital,, and in addition will speak the Introduction to each Legend and will also ‘read the author’s Dedication of the book to the Maori soldiers.

Mrs Mallet, who has -been staying with her parents, Mir and Mrs C. F. Thomas, Auckland, for some considerable time, leaves by the Maheno on- Friday, en route to India. Mr and Mrs Ernest Bloomfield, and Miss Margot Bloomfield, of Auckland, are passengers by the Maheno on Friday, for Sydney, at which port they join the Ostorley for England Mr and Mrs W. J. Stratton, of Hostings. are in Wellington, on thoir wav to England, on .an extended tour. Hair and face —the two great considerations in a woman’s appearance. The natural and scientific aids by tho most modem treatments and carefully prepared preparations. The artificial by tho most skilled and hygienic workmanship. The oldest established practice for hair work is still held by the original Miss Milsom. Consultation free. Correspondence confidentially and promptly replied to, or call and be satisfied. Miss Milsom, 94, . Willis street. ’Phono 814. Advt. MEDICAL MEN are unanimous In their recommendation of Electrical Baths for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis, and all skin troubles. Our course includes the famous High Frequency Violet Ray, which effects permanent cures, absolutely without pain. MRS HULLEN. 3a, Courtenay place, Wellington. 'Phone 22-070-— -Adv't,

■ Mr and Mrs A. C. .Stott, of Geraldine, are on a visit to AVellington. Sirs Stubbs (London) and Miss Bethel (Wellington) are staying in Christchurch. Miss Nan Gilpin, of AVellington, is visiting Miss McLeod, “Mangapan, Martiuborough. Tlie death took Ejfcpe ' n Masterton on AVednesday of Mrs *soskin,g, widow of the late Dr. W. H. Hqsking, of Masterton. Mrs Hosking, who was tho late/ doctor s second wife, was the second daughter of the late Mr J. C. Vallaiice, “Rahumingi,” and was a sister of Mr. C. F. Vallanco, the present owner of “Kahumingi” station. Mrs Hosking is survived by a son and daughter, M.r. Douglas Hosking and Miss Christina Hosking, of Masterton, and two sisters, tho Misses A r allaneo. The .deceased, who was well known for her many charitable-,works, particularly in connection with St. Matthew’s parish, was in her sixty-first year. The engagement is announced in tho London “Times” between Mr' Bennett Pascoo ‘Perry, only son of Mr John Pascoo Perry, of Sulphur AAtells, Wairarapa, and Miss Cecily Goode, elder daughter of Air and Mrs Hamilton Goode, oj 13, Ashburn place. South Kensington. Also between Air Ernest AVinkworth Nappor, Ceylon, eldest son of Mr A. Arthur Napper, Cranleigh, ' .Surrey, and Miss Maijbrie Alackie, elder daughter of Air Copland Alackie, AVellington. Also of Cyril Alexander, youngest sou of the late Air and Airs Samuel March Hernpath, of Auckland, and Helen Louise, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Dutton Rimmer, of AA’oolton, Liverpool. Mr and Mrs Georgetti, of Hastings, are in AVellington en route to England, on a holiday trip. On December 23rd. at Loughton, Essex, Alajor John Wilfred Findlay (late AI.G.C.), eldest son of Sir John Findlav, K.C., LL.D. K.C.M.G., of Wellington, and Lady Findlay, was married to Miss Helen Blagden Rich, daughter of Airs Frank L. Stratton, of New York city. , The honorary division of tho Auckland AVomen’s National Reserve is taking up the subject of a residential nutsery on tho lines of the one in Wellington, with the object of affording relief, whilst in hospitals or- maternity homes, to the Wives of our soldiers and sailors, by taking charge of and caring for their children.

Mrs L. P. D. Kidston, of AVellington, is visiting Auckland.

Airs Gladstone Hill has accompanied Mr Hill to Auckland during the N.S.W. Orchestra’s season. Miss Eva Butts has returned from Napier, where she , has been spending tho holidays. The death occurred at Masterton on AA 7 ednesday of Mrs AV. H. Hosking, relict of the late Dr. Hosking, at the age of 61 years.

An extraordinary general meeting of the Brooklyn Scottish Society was hold at AValdy’s Hall, Brooklyn, last night, when Mr Beveridge presided over a large attendance of members. A vote of thanks was passed. to Mrs AA r ebster for workl in connection with the recent picnic. Airs was elected honorary stewardess of the society for six mouths. It was resolved to arrange for a euchre party and dance on Saturday night week. Miss Atkinson, of Nelson, who arrived In New Zealand by tho Bremen, was recently welcomed by the W.C.T.U. in .Nelson, of which body she is president. Miss Atkinson gave a short account of her work in England, which included tho prohibition campaign there. Miss Atkinson was New Zealand’s representative at two conferences—one the British Women’s Citizens’ Union, which keeps in touch with every women’s society all over the world, and to which representatives were sent from every Dominion. Miss Atkiason was chosen to accompany Mrs AV. Fawcett to the Peace Conference, where one evening they had tho honour of being received by President Wilson, who listned very attentively, and took great interest in all subjects discussed. Among other renowned politicians with whom they were granted on interview was AI. Venicelos. There passed away on Sunday morning last, one of Auckland’s oldest residents in the person of Airs M. E. Eiaglcton, relict of the late Captain Alex. EUgleton. Mrs Eaglcton arrived in Auckland with her parents in the ship Minerva in November, 1847. At the time of her arrival she-was seven years of age. Du iing the 73 years’ residence in Auckland she saw "the city grow from a village to a large and prosperous community. Ali-s Eagleton is survived by three sons, four daughters, and a large number of grandchildren. WEDDING IN CHRISTCHURCH. A wedding which united two well-known Christchurch families took place ou Tuesday at St. .Mary’s Church, Merivale, which was beautifully decorated with pink and white flowers.' The bride was Miss Wynn Harley, daughter of Air and Airs L. W. Harley, Eangiora, later of Sumner, and tho bridegroom Air Vesey Hamilton, son of Air and Alls F. J. Hamilton, Redcliffs. Tho Yen. ArchVleacon Hnggitt performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an exquisite gown of ivory crepe de chine and georgette, draped in Grecian fashion. The train revealed a lining of delicate pale pink, and under her net veil was a narrow coronal of myrtle leaves and orange blossom, and she carried a white bouquet. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Annette Harrison, wore u simple frock of champagne-coloured ■ georgette, and n black, hat, the effect being enhanced, by a bouquet of flame-coloured roses. Air Strachau Harris was best "man. After tho ceremony a reception, mostly confined to ■ relatives, was held .at the residence of tho bride's aunt. Miss Wynn-AVllliams, in Alerlvalo lane. Mrs Harley - (mother of the wore a smart navy blue crepe de chine frock with touches of cerise, and a navy and cerise hat. Airs Hamilton (mother < f the bridegroom) wore a handsome heliotrope coat and skirt and hat to match. Aliss AYynn-AVilliams wns in dijep mauve cropo de chine and a black hat. Later Air and Airs Vesey Hamilton left on their wedding trip, the bride travelling in a tailored smoko-blue gabardine coat and skirt, a small black panne velvet hat and white furs.

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