NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11294, 21 August 1922, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs J. S.' Neville, of Christchurch, arrived iu 'Wellington on Saturday, and will 6pend a holiday with Mrs Thacker, on the Terrace. The memberg of the committee of the Canterbury University College Wo men’s Club entertained more than two hundreds of their friends at a njost delightful ball held at the College Hall, says the Christchurch “Press.”" The lights, shaded with rose-pink and lemon canopies, shed a soft glow over the ball-room, but the piece, de resistance in the way of decorations, was the students’ common room, which was used for supper. The walls, panelled with mignonette green, were festooned with wattle, held •in position with mauve ribbons, and the tables were decorated with mauve irises in. crystal vasee. The mauve and yellow note Was repeated on the tables set on the balcony, which was reserved for the chaperons. The Dominion Sports Club are holding their annual ball to-night in the Town Hall, and great preparations have been made for the event. The decorations will he quite unique and the Cabaret Orchestra has been engaged for tho occasion.. The committee have left nothing undone calculated to make the dance an enjoyable one. There will be late cars after the dance to Lyall Bay and Island Bay, and the Bell ’bus will run to Kelburn and Thorndon. Tickets may be obtained at M. L. Maris’, 9, Willis street, Midland Hotel, or Green’s, chemist, Vivian street. The committee are taking pains to prevent overcrowding 60 only a limited number are available. Messrs H. D. Dodson and O. P. Ldndegreen are the joint secretaries Mrs C. Ogilvie, Fendalton, left Wellington by the Ulimaroa for Sydney, to join Mr Ogilvie, who has been in Australia for several weeks., Letters received this week state that be. is now in splendid health, and that he will return, to Christchurch next month, with Mrs Ogilvie. Miss Nancy Wright has the distinction of being the first lady in New South Wales to obtain her optometrist degree (M. 1.0.). At the last general meeting of the Institute of Optometrists she delivered an instructive lecture on ophthalmic lenses. St. Matthew’s Church, Christchurch, was the scene of a pretty wedding, when the Rev. J. Holland officiated at the uniting ih fnarriage of Sylvia Eileen, fourth daughter of the late Mr and Mrs H. J. Harrison, of “Hollyfort,” Rakaia~ to Cyril Edward, only son of Mr and Mrs Edward Evans, of Ricoarton. Mr Pilgrim presided the organ, and Mr .Arnold Gardiner carried, .out the duties of best man. \ Mrs G. Adam, a passenger by the fifth ship to arrive at Lyttelton, the Duke, of Portland, died recently. She arrived at Lyttelton in 1851, at the age of eight, and has lived near Christchurch, during almost the whole of her life. Her husband, the late M 1" George Adam, of Prebbleton, also one of the' early Canterbury settlers, djed 17 ye are ago. The late Mrs Adam was a daughter of the late Mr Thomas Thompson, of Prebbleton, who died at the age of 91. ' Mrs Adam waa" the mother of 12 sons and five daughters, of whom 10 children Are still livingi There are 36 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A quiet wedding took place last week, at St. Paul’s- Church, Christchurch, when the Rev. J. Paterson conducted the marriage of Margaret, second daughter of Mr and Mrs McKay, of Atethven, to James, only son of Mr and Mrs James Goodwin, also of Methven. The bride’s father gave her. away, and Mr Angus J. McKay, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs Handy aide (Invercargill), who waa recently visiting Wellington with her two children, is staying with Mrs Oockburn-Hood at Glendonald, Wairarapa. / Miss M. Rowlands (Wellington), who has.' been staying with Mrs Cockburn-Hood at Glendonald for same time past, is paying some other visits m the Wairarapa, and will return to Wellington via Palmerston North. Mrs T. McCracken, proprietress and editress of the “Wairarapa Standard,” is making a visit to her son in Sydney for a few weeks, with the view of recuperating her health. The engagement is announced of Miss Bessie Tennant ■ Dick, eldest daughter of Mr Jas. Dick, Ngaturi, to Mr David McGovern, youngest son of Mr and Mrs McGovern, Upper Plain, Masterton, says a Wairarapa paper. Miss Janet Russell has gone to Christchurch on a visit to her sister, Mrs Deans.' A well-organised fair and sale of work in aid of the Upper Hutt Orphanage took place at the Town. Hall, Opper Hutt. The decorations were specially good, including beautiful evergreens, bush shrubs, lattice work, Chinese lanterns, and -coloured draperies, making, in all, a charming scene. The opening -ceremony was performed by Sir Joseph Ward, and there wae a .crowded attendance. Some pretty dancing was done by children, and musical selections and other items were provided. The Rev. Father Daly, who was till recently stationed at Upper 1 Hutt, and has always taken a great interest in the big “orphan family,” introduced Sir Joseph Ward. The stalls were named after various wellknown political characters—Mr Massey, Mr Wilford and Mr Holland being among the honoured. They were afl splendidly stocked, and the effort altogether waa a most commendable one. Mr Frank Lavin assisted the committee each evening, and awarded the prizes for tho various events. The sisters at the orphanage wish to thank all who assisted m any way, the friends being too numerous to thank personally. AIILSOM'S Hair Tonic St. Hair positively ceases falling after tbrss applications of this wonderful Hair Tonic. Formula obtained in tho "best laboratories in the world and improved on by careful study. In addition everything kept for Hair and Skin. All boudoir accessories. ’Rhone 814. Miss Miinom, Face and Hair Specialist (oldest established), 94 Willis street.— Advt.

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Mr Eric M. Mosley, clerk of the Court at Otaki, was married at Napier bn "Wednesday to Miss Elsie Shairmano, of that town. Mr E. F. Mosley was beat man, and Miss Dorothy Laund was bridesmaid. Mr and Mrs Mosley will make their future home at Otaki. A very happy afternoon party was given at the Goring street Cabaret on Friday hy Mr Theodore Trezise as a wind-up to hie Croydon School class. Tho pretty hall was filled with many charming children, and the boys had a happy time. “Sir Roger, and'.other dances much more modern in character were indulged in, and afternoon tea waa an appreciated interlude, llie members of the Maori football team were popular guests, and gave a wellexecuted haka and canoe-eong, which earned hearty .applause. Miss Nellie Bramley was present, and among the helpers were Misses Marmont, Coleridge, H- Miles and Mr F. Trezise. Holy Trinity Church, Greyniouth, was the scene of a pretty Thursday morning, when Miss May ±artitt, only daughter of the late Clement Partitt, and Mrs Partitt, Greymouth, was married to Frederick Cougreyc, fourth son of Mr and Mrs W. Congreve, of Menvale, Christchurch .1 he bride was given away by her brotheT, Mr W. P Parfitt, and was attended by her niece, Miss Mane. Parfitt. Mr Harold Moss was the best man. Archdeacon Can - officiated, and Miss A. Skogiund piesided at the organ, lne church was prettily decoratea by members of the choir and girl friends ol the bride. After the usual toasts had been honoured at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr and Mrs Congreve left bv express for Christchurch and Dunedin, where the honeymoon will be spent. . v Speaking of “The Boy,” which, will appear in Wellington next week, the “Lyttelton Times” says:—Very distinctive and attractive wore the gowns worn by the principals in “The Boy, ’ at the opening performance last night. Miss Le varde appeared dh a graceful evening gown of black georgette over silver tissue, with l panels and wide cape draperies of sequin-embroidered satin. The foot of the skirt was finished with a jet fringe and she carried a handsome black ostrich feather fan, her hair ornament "being a beautiful black Bequin bapd of unusual design. In the first act Miss Sheila Gale wore a sweet little frock of Wedgwood-blrae crepe-de-ohine, with an aooordeon-pleated overskirt piped with white. It was fastened down the front with a row of selfcoloured buttons, and the V-shaped bodice disclosed a dainty lace vest. Her evening: gown was of silver and mauve Striped tissue, draped over an underskirt of crystal embroideries, with a sash of broad cerise velvet ribbon, a trail of mauve and cerise flowers completing an unusually beautiful creation. Later on she added a wrap of applefreen satin with a cape collar and wide ack panel of silver tissue. Miss Mione Stewart’s charming frock was of powder-blue taffetas, made with a tight, plain little bodice and a scalloped skirt, adorned with rosettes of frilled gold lace. A loosely-tied band of pink and blue satin rihbons finished the effect, the long ends hanging free at the left side of the waist. Arrangements are well in hand for the D:I.C. annual dance, which takes place in the Sydney street schoolroom on Friday next. TJie decorations and catering are being carried out by the staff, and everything points to a very enjoyable evening. A special car leaves Lambton station at 1.30 a.m. for Newtown sheds via the tunnel and Kilbirnie. Mr and Mrs George Shand arrived from Auckland on Saturday, and are staying with relatives at Hataitai. Mr Shand proceeds south to-night, while Mrs Shand will remain in Wellington for a few weeks.’