FOR THE WOMEN.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11251, 1 July 1922, Page 9

FOR THE WOMEN.

Social and Personal Notes. \

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dr. and Mrg Thacker arrived from Christchurch and have gone into Sir Robert and Lady Stout’s house on the Terrace for the session.

Miss P. Ghatwin (Wellington), •who has been visiting Mrs S. Paget, of Cambridge terrace, Christchurch, has returned home. Mrs Rolleston, Christchurch, is leaving shortly for Hawke’s Bay to attend the wedding of her son, Mr John Kolleston, to Miss Nancy Johnson (Takapau.) A pretty wedding, of more than usual interest, was solemnised in St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Waimate, when Miss Marion Bell, third daughter of Mr Wm. Bell, “ Woodstock,” Waimate, was married to Mr Ernest Samuel Bird, youngest ©on of Mrs S. Bird, Timaru road, Waimate. A largo number were present at the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. W. Beckett.

The engagement is announced in an exchango of Miss Rona Harris, second daughter of Mrs George Harris, Deans avenue, Christchurch, ~.and Mr James Atkinson, of Mangamiihu, only son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Atkinson, York Bay, Wellington. Mr Hudson, M.P., and Mrs Hudson, of Motueka, are staying at Caulfield House for the session.

A wedding was celebrated at St. John's, Latimer square, Christchurch, on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Myrtle Stenhou9o, only daughter of Mrs Scott, of Dunedin, was married to Mr Claude Cecil Thompson, of Christchurch. The bride was given away by Mr D. Rogers. Mrs M. P. Cameron, of Hataitai, has gone to Nelson for three months. The marriage of Mr Arthur Dettert, formerly of Greymouth, to Miss Elsie Speer, late of Hornchurch (England), will take place at Palmerston North on Saturday next. The death occurred at the Masterton Hospital on Thursday morning of Mrs H. Whitburn, recently of Carterton, and -wife of Mr H. Whitburn, of Wellington. The funeral took place in Masterton yesteiday. A quiet wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Manse, Napier, on Wednesday, the Rev. J A. Asher officiating. The contracting parties were Edwin Lawrence, third ©on of Mr and. Mrs Bullivant, of 29, Coote load, Napier, end Evelyn Maude, daughter of Mr Charles Loader, of Napier. The brido, who was given away by her brother, Mr Alfred Loader, was neatly attired in a fawn gaberdine costume with hat to match. She was attended by her sister, Miss Doris Loader, who wore a frock of white silk net. Mr William B. Bullivant acted as best man. The happy couple left later in the day for Auckland, where they will spend their honeymoon.

The Hon. and Mrs Grimmond are in Wellington for the session, and are staying at Caulfield House. Mrs Wylie, Hertaunga, :s also staying at Caulfield House.

Yesterday was students day in Welling, and as usual the 'Varsity students went "mad dog” and took possession of the streets for a short time. Local cele>brities were, as usual, caricatured from the Governor-General down. The conferring of orders caused great amusement in Post Office square. A /'Bulgarian Bug’' was a good character in the procession, and, of course, the milk coupons came in. for their share of ridicule; also the short-skirts controversy and other topical matters. Fortunately the weather kept fine, though how eome of the lightly clad performers escaped pneumonia is a mystery. The death is announced of one of South Canterbury's pioneers in the person of Mrs Blyth, wife of Mr tJames Blyth, Temuka. after a lengthy illness. The late Mrs Blyth was born m Greenwich, Kent, in 1844, and came-with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Dunn, to New Zealand in 1854, in the Joseph Fletcher. The Dunn family settled in the Temuka district, where the? acquired '"The Stumps" farm, and in 1863 she was married to Mr Blyth, who was then residing in Timaru. Miss Laura V. Tabart, who has been associated with the Christchurch Creche and Kindergarten Association for many years as secretary, has resigned. At the annual meeting of the association the president (Mrg F. A. Peppier) paid a nigh tribute to Miss Tabart for her services.

Mra P. K. Kingdon, of the Hutt, is visiting Napier. Mrs (Dr) Leahy, of Napier, is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Heyward, at Lower Hutt.

A wedding of considerable interest was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Wanganui, on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Ruby Kathleen Curran, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Curran, of Wanganui, united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr John Thomas Montague, ot Matamata. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Outrim in the presence of one of the largest congregations seen in the church.

The fact that Princess Mary loves dancing has led to hopes that she will give a ball at Chesterfield House during the summer, but Her Royal Highneea will most probably give a series of small dances rather than one big ball. The ballroom at Chesterfield House is by no means large, and wsa crowded out last autumn when 600 guests filled it to help a charity. There was hardly standingroom, much les3 dancing-room.

A correspondent recently at Genoa wrote that Miss Megan Lloyd George had just recently celebrated her birthday at the Villa d’Albertis there. The Italian papers recorded that many floral offerings were made to her on this occasion by representatives of several delegations, offerings' which, no doubt, gave considerable pleasure to the Prime Minister. “It is not stated how far this new and subtle method of diplomacy was carried, but," proceeds the correspondent, “one can picture the more enterprising delegates SVi’dying the manual of the language of flowers in search of the appropriate tribute. Thus, Tchicherin from the Imperial Hotel at Rapallo, no doubt sent the Napoleonic vioiet, to recall also those violets of Horace which blushed unseen. The French would dispatch the forget-me-not, perhaps Tatlier urgently. The Germans would ©elect the spotless lily of a clear conscience."

Several new appointments of women to important public appointments are announced. Mrs Anne Bugge-Wiskell, one of the Swedish representatives at the Geneva league of Nations Conference, hag been nominated by the Swedish Department of Justice to serve as a preparatory Board of Inquiry into the laws affecting Swedish women. In America, Miss Nellie Roche has been made comptroller of her city. Miss Roche is the first member of her sex to hold such a position, but ©he has had much experience of financial affairs, and can be trusted to fill it adequately. A final “first woman" in recent appointments is Dr Ruth Edminston, who takes the situation of housesurgeon in an Irish infirmary. She is a graduate of Belfast, and has worked lor eome time both in that city and in Dublin.

The news that evening dress i© ogam to bode rhyueur at tho Paris opera re* minds one tnat a similar rule used to be strictly- enforced at Covent Garden—and there were many instances of gentlemen being excluded, or even forcibly ejected, because their attire did not confprm with the injunction printed on the ticket (for all parts of tho house save the gallery), ‘■‘'Evening dress only." There were protests from time to time, notably by Lord Dyeart, against the legality of the quirement, but the matter was never carried to the courts. Many years ago a well-known critic anticipated the day of soft-fronted shirts by wearing a loose silk shirt with his evening clothes, and on his first appearance at Covent Garden in the unconventional garb, was iheld up by the attendants till he had been seen by the -lato Mr Neil Forsyth. Forsyth had on occasion a real wit. Pointing to the offending garment, he remarked pleasantly, “Evening clothes, my dear go in " Lady Brittain, whose musical composition, “Asiatic Sketches," has just been awarded the first prize by an American musical journal, is by no means a novice at that kind of thing. A couple of years ago her. setting of Edgar Allan Po© s poem “The Bells” was performed-at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. She is also an executant of no mean order, and one of the best amateur harpistg in the Kingdom. Lady Brittain is married to a Yorkshire man. Sir Harry Brittain hails from Sheffield, though he has not been associated with that city since his early youth. Immediately on coming down from Oxford he plunged into London journalism, and it was while he was associated with 'Sir William Ingram and the “Illustrated London News that he met the daughter of ©i* Robert Harvey and soon, married her at the Brompton Oratory. Mr and Mrs P. Cameron and family, Hataitai, have left for Nelson, having leased a house on College Hill for three months.

Guests at the fancy dress party given by the girls of the Y.W.C.A. Hostel, in. Brougham street, last Tuesday, an interesting glimpse of hostel life. 'lll© reception and supper rooms were charmingly decorated with festoons of coloured paper and Chinese lanterns, and the bright colours of the dresses worn helped the general gay effect. The feature ot the evening was a skit on hostel acted by some of the girls; the rest ot the programme included songs and a re* citation of an original poem, describing the troubles of a hostel matron. Ihe outstanding feature of the whole party was the happy spirit of all the girls, which left the onlooker with the impression that life in a hostel must be a very happy one, and that for the girl who cannot live at home the hostel affords &n excellent substitute.

The address at the Y.W.C.A afternoon service to-morrow will be given by Mr© Catchpole. A© this will be the first Sunday in the month, the service will bp conducted with a special view to providing for the needs of the younger girls, and to dealing with their particular problems. It i Q hoped that girls throughout the city, and especially those without homes in Wellington, will come both to the service and to the tea which follows. Girls who are lonely and would like to make friends of their own age ‘will find them by coming to these services, where a special committee of girle has been a>P' pointed who are to act as hostesses.

Miss-Hinemoa Corelli Charlotte Hopkins was admitted yesterday, before Mr Justice Hosking, to practice aS a solicitor in the Supreme Court, on the application of Mr R. Kennedy.

At St. Michael's Roman Catholio Church, Dannevirke, on Wednesday, 21st inst., a quiet wedding was celebrated by the Rev. Father Daly, when Miss Gertrude Cullinane, second daughter of Mrs and tho late Jeremiah Cullinane, ot “Oringi,” Dannevirke, was married to William J. Dowling, son of Mrs and the late Thomas Dowling, of Wyndham, South Island. The bride, who was escorted to the altar by/her brother, Mi N. Cullinane, wore a charming frock of navy blue carmeufee, with floating panels *of cire lace, the same material figuring on, tho bodice; with this was worn a pretty hat of navy and lemon, and a beautiful bouquet of white flowers and asparagus f£rn was carried. Miss Patti Cullinane attended her sister as bridesmaid, becomingly gowned in niggerbrown crepe de chine, with hat of silver and kingfisher blue. She carried a lovely bouquet of autumn leaves and iptink flowers, which, with that of the bride also, wore the rift of Mr F. Butler-Harrison. Mr E. MuLcahy, of Pahiatua, discharged the duties of best man. As the bride entered the church, which was beautifully decorated by girl friends, the “Bridal March” was played by Mrs Ryan. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mrs Cullinane entertained a number of relatives and a few friend© at the Arcadia, where Mr and Mrs Dowling were the recipients of many congratulations and good wishes. Later the voung couple lj»ft for the South Island by car for a wedding trip before settling down in their new home in Featherston, the brido travelling in a nigger-brown tailored suit and furs, with hat of brown and vienx rose. A number of beautiful presents, including many cheques, will form pleasant reminders of their friends in tho new home.

Canon Taylor is giving a series of addresses at the Y.W.C.A., in Boulcott street, during July, on Thursday in each week. The addresses will be on the subject of "Practical Christianity.” The number of business girls and women who use the cafeteria is a very large one, and it has been felt for some tipae that some euch movement would be appreciated by them. More than ever, in the strain of business life, is the support of religion needed, to solve the practical difficulties <yf every day, and to build up the strength that is weakened when nerves become tired. The trouble is that it is difficult, in a busy life, to find time or opportunity to gain that support; and it is this want that the association ia seeking to supply by arranging for these services.

CAPPING BALL.

The annual festive day of the Victoria College students finished as usual with the “capping” ball, which was held in the Town Hall las,: night. A large number attended, friends as well as graduates and students, and ex-students were also to be seen come to do honour to their old college. The hall looked very festive with decorations of green and yellow, the college colours. This was carried out by garlands of lycopodium suspended from the centre of the ceiling to the sides of the galleries, these being starred with yellow flowers, while bells of yellow paper were hung all round at intervals among the greenery. High up in the centre hung a huge green or.d golden butterfly, a very gay touch frhe work of one of the girl graduates. The stage was likewise decorated with gieenerv and yellow draperies, and underneath the gallery bright coloured draperies separated th** space into alcoves, which were furnished for sitting out. The entrance hall and front stairs had been decorated with greenery, and the same colours prevailed in the Concert Chamber, where supper was served, but bere the effect was secured by lines of small green and yellow flags, suspended round the room. The tables were decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and autumn leave©

Cowley’s orchestra played on the stage, and the music was most inviting, while the floor had received a special polish from the ball committee, and was in splendid order _ Among the many present were Professor and Mrs Rankine-Brown, the latter in black satin lace; Professor and Mrs Sommerville, the latter wearing lilack and gold brocade, the skirt finished in Vandykes; Professor Boyd Wilson, Professor Marsden, Mr F. P. Wilson and Mrs Wilson, the latter in black satin embroidered in dull jet beads and finished with a trail of pink roses and leaves; Miss Wood, wearing black satin with trimming of black and silver; Professor and Mrs Adamson, the latter wearing black charmeuse with draped bodice of black and gold brocade; Mrs Morton, wearing black satin and Mrs Leech, in heliotrope ninon embroidered with fbeads; Mrs Stainton, in pink and heliotrope; Miss Campbell, vice-president of tne Students* Association and senior mathematical scholar of the year, was one of the year’s graduates present all of whom (among the girls) were tne recipients of pretty bouquets tied with the college colours. There were also present —Miss Sheridan, in pale pink; Miss Priestley, emerald green; Miss Neal, bright pink silk; Miss Betty Brown, cerise satin; Miss Fletcher, powder blue; Miss Lyra Taylor, black charmeuse with bodice of brocaded tissue; Miss Montgomery, in black and silver lace; Miss Dixon, black jet; Miss Barnesdale, also in black net; Miss Craig, in grey; Miss Johnstone, Miss Pitkowsky, in Iblue; Miss Reader, cream silk; Misa Leech, orange colour; Miss A. Wilson, green; Miss White, black net; Miss Wdllcocks, gold tissue; ’Miss Carruth, yellow; Miss Coull, black net; Misa Margery Adams, in bright pink; Mis 9 Cecile Baldwin, black net and cire ribbon; Miss Eileen• Price, jade green; Miss Sylvia Darling, in navy blue with pink swathed belt; Miss Alison Grant, in green with ro6e trimmings. The ball committee who looked after tho arrangements consisted of Misses Campbell, Gardner, Madeley, Reader, Kennedy (secretary), Evans, Moore, Tattereall, Prosser, and Wiren. They are to be congratulated on the very successful result of their efforts. *.

NAVY LEAGUE.

FANCY DRESS BALL FOR CHILDREN. The fancy dress ball for children, which is to be held in the Town Hall on Saturday, July 15th, promises to be a great success, and preparations are well in hand for it. Invitations have been issued, and a© it is impossible to reach all children the committee wish it to be known that tickets may be had ut the Bristol Piano Company and the Navy League room, Woodward street. Their Excellencies have promised to attend, and many attraction© are being arranged. A maze march, during which the children will sing well-known popular song marches, will be led by the Misses Watkins and Driscoll. There will be two competition fox trots and two waltzes for juniors and seniors' open to all children, also lancers costume sets. Prizfes will he given to th® winners and for various costumes (to be arranged later). A ©mall souvenir will bo given the winners of the lancers set It is proposed to arrange the supper on 56 tables, each taffile to hold 20 children. Already offers have been received to provide a table or tables with decorations, cakes and sweets, from Mesdames Darling, Dyer, Phillips-Turner* W. Luke, Bayfield (2), Hamerton, Firth, Lever, Larnach, C. G. Richardson, Breda, Middleton, Gill, R. F. Ward, Miss M. Ward, Mrs Mcßae, Misses Duncan and Gore, Misses Hamerton and Ainsley, and tho boarders of Marsden School and Wellington Girls' College. The dancing teachers are giving their help in every way, and the children may look forward to a brilliant and enjoyable evening. Spectators will he admitted to the gallery, tickets for which are 2s 6d each.

SAILORS 1 FRIEND SOCIETY

The choice of song© met with rousing approval from the seafaring guests at the Sailors’ Friend .Society on Thursday, when Madame Dempster was the hostess. The performers were Mesdames Dempster, Edwards, Paterson, Misses Clapp, Judd, Passan, Ridding, Messrs J. Paterson, Dempster, Sullivan/ W. H. Smith, and Martin. Madame Dempster was at the piano. The missioner, Mr Moore, mentioned the sore want of pictorials, etc., for the Institute tables, now so largely used by the men. The competitions gave zest to the proceedings, the prizes coming from Mesdames Judd, Fletcher and Edwards, and going to the men in port.