NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10546, 24 March 1920, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs H. C. Collier and Miss Bullard have returned to Now Plymouth from a visit to Wellington. The Misses Butler, who have returned from a lengthy visit to the South Island, are staying? at the Hotel Cecil. Mr and Mrs Jolly are on a visit to Taupo. Mr and Mrs Alan Strang, of Palmerston North, went on a visit to Napier for the polo tournament there last week. Mr and Mrs Buddie, of this city, are on a visit to Napier. Mrs Fitchett intends leaving Auckland for a visit to Wellington and the Wairarapa at the end of the month, says the "Star,

The engagement is announced by en exchange of Miss Leslie L. Hunt, only daughter of Mr W. D. Hunt, of Kelbum, Wellington, and "Bainfield," InvercarRill and Lieutenant (late Major N.Z.E,?.) R. D. McFarland, M.C.. N.Z. Staff Corps, second son of Rev. Canon MeFatland, of Auckland.

Miss Lily Hellaby has returned to her home in Auckland after a visit to Wellington.

Miss Vallance, of Masterton, is visiting Mount Egniont. Miss B. Vallance, of Masterton, is at present staying with Mrs Rishworth, .at Plimmerton.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated last week in ' St. Columba's Church, Hornby, when .Miss .Elizabeth Coulter, second daughter of Mrs and the late Thomas Coulter, of Islington, was married to Mr Arthur Blakemore, son of Mr and Mrs Blakemore, Gloucester, England. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Webb.

The death ocurred on Sunday m Auckland' of Mrs Martha "Chambers, widow of the late Mr John Chambers. Mrs Chambers, who was 80 years old, was married to Mr Chambers in Hertfordshire in 1851. and arrived in New Zealand five years later. There were three children, one of whom, a daughter, survives her. Much interest was manifested on Friday last when two old settlers, Mr and Mrs G. Jones, of 133, v Hutt road, celebrated their golden wedding. Mr Or. Jones and Miss Emma Hollis were married in Nelson on March 19th, 18.0. Thev have living four sons and four daue-hters-Mrs T. Stokes, of Christchurch; Mr R. H. .Jones and Mr A. <x. Jones, of Petono; Mr R. H. Jones of Woodville: Mr H. C. Jones, of ko nd , on ' Mrs E. Reay, of Nelson: Mrs R. Walker, of .Oriental Bay; and Mrs H. Heyward, of Petone. At Mrs Heyward's home in Elizabeth street, a golden wedding breakfast was provided, bv the children and grandchildren, and a pleasant evening was stient. The bride of 50 years was presented with a -nurse of sovereigns and a cameo brooch, as well as other acceptable gifts. Mr and Mrs -Tones have as descendants 22 grandchildren , and four great-grandchildren. It is of interest, to learn in connection with the occasion that Mrs Jones still wears the wedding rino- made from gold obtained bv Mr Jones, before his marriage, when leader of a pioneer prospectine party over "the snow-capped Mount Arthur to the head of the Karamea River. This, was afterwards surveyed- by Xthe, Provincial Government, and named as Joness XracK. A copy of the plan was sent to Mr Jones, and is still in his possession. ;>. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Greenmeadows Methodist Cburcn, Naoier, on Thursday afternoon, when Miss Lily Willis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luke AVillis, of Taradale, was united in matrimony to Mr Edgar Liddlq. of the Railway Department, Wanganui. The Rev. Eiohards performed the ceremony. , .

The death occurred at Wiri on Thursday of Mrs Stewart Wylie, wife of the Rev. Robert Wylie, retired Presbyterian minister. Mrs Wylie, who was the youngest daughter of the late Rev. James tforwick, of Rathwillet. Pifeshire, Scotland, came of a verv old and well-known Scottish family. When only four-Jyears old the deceased lady showed evidences of rare musical ability. She w rote many songs and pianoforte solos, both sacred and secular. In 18*1 she married Mr Wylie, who had succeeded to her late father's charge at Fifeshire, and subsequently, with her husband, removed to London, Mr Wylie a t that time being the minister of the Canonbury Presbyterian Church, London. Mrs Wylie came to New Zealand 22 years ago and settled at Onehunga, where, her husband ministered until his retirement on account of ill-health. Latterly they resided at Wiri. Mrs Wylie leaves a family of three daughters and two sons. The interment took place at the Papatoetoe Presbyterian Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. ,

There passed awav in Christchureh a few weeks ago a vorv old colonist in the person of Miss Elizabeth Stevens, who arrived with her parents siity years ago. Although dumb all her life, she was able to do good work for the Ladies' liu.-jj.»-tal Association and St. Paul's Dorcas Society, of which she was a member for over forty years. She took a great interest in' the different orphanages connected with St. Paul's Church, and also worked very willingly for the soldiers.

A pretty wedding took place on tho 17th inst.,'when Miss CJaire Alice, youngest daughter of Mr George S. and the late Mrs BUssard, of Idaho, U.S.A., was married to Mr Harold Wallis Shackelford, at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. W. Shackolford, "Winchelsea," Mount Ed-en, Auckland, bv the Eev. C. H. Laws, principal of the Methodist College, Remuera. The bride wore an. American croation of white satin trimmed with crystal beads and the orthodox veil and orange blossom coronet. The bride was attended by an old friend, Mrs M. Paget, in the capacity of matron of honour, who woro a charming dress of maize net and picture hat of black and maize. Mr John N. Shackelford acted as groomsman to his brother. Miss Blissard travelled through New Zealand and Australia with the first Chautauqua party, and went back with them to America, but returned to New Zealand with Mr and Mts Shackelford by tho s.s. Makura, jn January last, and has been their guest during their son's ab-. sence in the south. The bridegroom was on active service as lieutenant of tho New Zealand Machine-gun Corps. After their honeymoon, Mr and Mrs Shackelford expect to make their home in Christchurch in the near future. Modern hairwork for ladies must have these qualifications to give Fafci*>faction, viz., neatness, durability, relief and comfort, and a perfect match always. The Mies Milj=om hairwork is made of the finest grades and displays the best possible handwork throughout. There is flo mechanical help for highgrade hairwork, only tiio ' skill of the specialist can turn it out. In spito of difficulties in keeping up supplies wo are enabled to fill all orders promptly. Information crratia and strictly confidential. If you cannot call, please write. Wo have the variety, wo have the staff, we have the knowlwlgo. Mass Milgom. 04. Willis street. 'Phono 814.—Advt. For all social occasions Dustin's Catering is best. Wedding Breakfasts, Dinners, Dances, etc., catered for on the sbortcst notice. Diistin's, Ltd., Confectioners. 171-173, Cuba street, Wellington, also Wanganui and Palmerston North.— Advt.

W.N.R. GIRLS' CLUB. The annual meeting of the Girls* Club of tho Women's National Reserve was held in the reserve offices, Feathorston street. Miss Black, president, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. Tho annual report and balance-sheet were 'adopted. The former referred to the work of the past year, which has been chiefly in the direction of tho Trentham art union, for which members worked during nearly the whole year, the soldiers' cemetery at Karori, and the W.N.R. nursing classes. With regard to the soldiers graves comment was made at tho very poor response made by the. public to the requests for flowers, which tho girls take out weekly to decorate the graves. Mrs Porter, Dominion organiser, attended and complimented the girls on the past year's work. She also brought a suggestion from the Dominion president that the club should devote one night a month to sewing for the residential nursery organised bv tho Reserve. This suggestion was adopted. The election of officers resulted as follow :—PreisSdimti, iUfisa Prlljard'; iseciretary, Miss Docden; treasurer, Miss Miller; committee, Misses Atack, Black, Crook, Hankins, Idiens, Levy, and McCluggage. It was decided to form a Camera Club under the charge of Mr Edmanson. It was decided to make a special appeal for flowers for the cemetery on Anzac Day and that schools and colleges be asked to send representative wreaths to be placed on the soldiers' graves on that day. A syllabus of work for the year was discussed and adopted, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Dominion executive for loan of the room, etc, and to Mr Edmanson for his kindness and help to the club at all times. KINDERGARTEN MEETING. The annual meeting of the Berhampore branch of the Wellington Kindergarten. Union was hold last night in the Masonic Hall, Adelaide road. The Rev. Keith Ewen presided. Although the attendance was not very large there was plenty of enthusiasm among those present. The secretary's report for the year was read and adopted, showing a good record of work done. Several members of the Kindergarten Council attended the meeting and spoke, giving particulars of the inner working of the kindergartens to the enlightment of those present. Musical items were given during the evening and light refreshments were served by the ladies and made a pleasant wind-up to the business. ~ ' ■ The election of the committee resulted as follow:—Mesdames Watt, Dedell, Flattery, Morrell, Williamson, Faulkner, Douglas, Hunter, Miss Finlnyson, the Rev. Keith Bwen, Messrs Heran and Fenton.. i WANGANUI NOTES. (By "Eileen.") March 22. Mrs A. O. Hardy, of Drurie Mill, has returned from her trip to New Plymouth. Mrs J. D. 'McKenzie, who has through ill-health been absent from the Girls' College Board, was able to resume her seat at last meeting. Mr and Mra Gray, of Foiton, are on a visit to friends in Wanganui. The passing away of Mr Peter Bell, one of Wanganui's oldest residents, will ba heard of with deep regret. The la'te MJr Bell was a man. of the highest integrity, kindly, and most sympathetic. He leaves a widow and grown-up family to mourn the loss of an endeared husband and fa'ther. He was an elder of St. Paul's Church, and on Sunday morning a very impressive service was held to his memory, the Rev. J. D. McKenzie giving a very eloquent address. The funeral took place on Monday, and was a very large and representative one.