SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11663, 30 October 1923, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs Harding, pvocudent of the work committee of the Navy League, announced at the annual meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Navy Leaguo that bhe had had an appeal from England for the families of demobolised naval men, who were in great distress. Therefore it would be necessary to try and get a case of clothing ready to send away at the end of November. Good support would be given from the schools, which had already worked splendidly, and it was hoped that the members would help in every way possible.. Though not entirely a now departure, Lady Conan Doyle has found the solution of the domestic servant problem in the employment of men servant* as “parlourman.” ‘.‘houseman/'’ and “betweenman." The experiment is proving a great success. Amongst other things Lady Conan Doyle is convinced that if large numbers of men were absorbed into domestic service this winter, the women, under stress of competition, would speedily improve their work. ‘"There would be more than enough workers of both sexee eager for the good places/' she said, "and once a girl had one ,she would stick to it."

A wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne, recently, when Alice Raey, second daughter of Chief Judge and Mrs R. N. Jones, was married to. Mr William Charles 'Smith, son of Mr and Mrs C. Smith, of Templeton. Canon Packe performed the ceremony. Women are much to the fore this year in Elngland in the world of sport. There were several women owners of racehorses at Goodwood, including the Dowager Lady Nunburnholm, Lady Wavertree, Lady Cunliffe Owen, Lady Alwyne Ccmpton-Vyner, Lady Cowyngbam, Lady Torrington, and Lady Nelson. At Cowes there were several successful women owners sailin»g tbeir own yachts, notably .Miss Moreton, whose father, Colonel Moreton, owns much of the island of Bembridge.

To polish tortoiseshell which has become dull, moisten a soft rag -.with a very small quantity of linseed oil, and rub it over the surface. If the article is patterned, a brush may be used to work the oil into the crevices. Continue the rubbing with the cloth until all the oil has disappeared. Then finish with the palm of the hand, rubbing briskly until. the tortoiseshell feels warm and appears highly polished. Hostesses for the Community Club this week will be: —Monday, Mrs Mclntyre; Tuesday—Mrs W. Blundell; Wednesday, Mrs Pilcher and Mrs Vine; Thursday, Mrs W. G. Reid; Friday. Mrs Campbell; Saturday, Mrs J. P. Firth; Sunday, Mrs Chatfielch Monday, Wellington South Nursing Division.

Mrs C, Ferguson, of Palmerston North, lvho for the past eight weeks has been visiting h£r daughter, Mrs A. J. 17 Withers, Sumner, is leaving for home shortly. Mr C. B. Cogan, of Christchurch, is visiting Wellington.

The Rev. W. McAra and Mrs McAra, of. Bury street, Sumner, are visiting their daughter at. Palmerston North. Many New Zealand friends will be interested in the marriage of the Rev. John Maclaine Munro, of The Manse, Tayport, Fife, to Miss Violet Catherine Bladen, only-daughter of Mr and .Mrs ■ Harvey Sladoh. formerly of Forest Edge, Sway. The ceremony took place on August 29th at St. Michael's Church, Bournemouth. The bride wore a gown of white crepe de chine trimmed with Honiton Tace gift of ier mother) and a Jong veil of beautiful old French lace fastened back at each side with tiny bunches of white heather. She was attended by Mi&s Kara Moser as bridesmaid. The Kev. .Donald Mcßean acted as best man. Owing to serious illness Mr Harvey Sladen was unable to be present, and the bride was given away by her mother. In the afternoon the couple left for Killicrankip, Perthshire, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Mrs Munro, who worked as a nurse in the army hospitals during the five years of the war and for some time afterwards, \yas.thirteen ihonths in Salonica, and later at the; Base Hospital of the New Zealand For&s. Later on she obtained a No. ship and took a course. Of: child welfare ; training at All Saints'’'College, Harrow-! gate, and since then lfa£ held posts in America and in Scotland. Mr Munro served with the Argyll 'and Sutherland Highlanders at Salonica-during the warand afterwards returned to Glasgow University, where he completed hits, career with much distinction. He received his full ordination early in the! present year, and has lately been pie-1 sented to the parish of Tayport, Fite, [ where he and his bride hope to take up their residence at The Manse early in October. WEDDING AT CHRISTCHURCH FOSTER-COOK. A wedding took place at St. John's Latimer square, Christchurch, when Miss Doreen Cbok, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A. Cook, was married to Mr Leslie B. Foster, of Wellington. The Rev. Nelson Wright officiated, and the church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride., The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty gown of amber brocaded satin, finished at the waist with a trail of orange blossoms and gold leaves, and gold shoes and stockings, her veil being of the same shade. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and yellow tulips. Her only bridesmaid was her cousin, Miss Rita Stewart, who wore a sunfiet satin frock with a girdle of mulI ticoloured flowers and a hat of gold tisi sue. Her bouquet was of tulips and | wall flowers. The best man was Mr C. W. Grubb, of Wellington, j The reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mrs Cook receiving the guests in a black cloth costume and a smart hat with autumn colouring. She carried a bouquet of ranunculi. The bridegroom's mother wore a gown of navy blue jersey silk, and a hat of the same shade. Miss Daisy Cook wore a grey beaded dress and blue hat, and Miss Foster was in an almond green gabardine coat frock. Amongst the guests were:—Mr and Mrs ft. A. Stewart, Mr and Mrs S. I Buns, Mr and Mrs H. S. Cook, Miss Patricia Cook, Misses I<\ Cook and L. March, Mr and Mrs L. D. Foster (Wellington;, Mr and Mrs W. Wcbley, Mr Lawin Webley, Mrs W. Murdock, Miss-?s Banks and L. Cook, Kev. and Mrj R. Nelson Wright, Mr and Mrs R. W. Arnold, Mr George Arnold, Mr end Mrs Charles Millar, Mr and Mrs J. Midcley, Misses Sapsford, McWhannoJl and Ellen. Later Mr and Mrs Leslie Foster left by motor, the bride travelling in n. tuupo three-piece suit and a smart French liut. Beautiful Summer approaches You, too, must be beautiful also. Procure Milsom’s complexion preparation*. La Mercedes Day Creme, 3s 6d; Night Creme, 3s uml 5s 6d; Poudre. every shade, 3s and ss; Parisian Bloom, 3s 6d; Lip Food, 2* 6d All hair work, Hnir Staining, lnocto and Henna,, Marcel Waving, Boys* Rnd Girin’ Clipping.—'MlLSOM AND CO. 01, AVillis street. 'Phone 814— Advt. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR, llnvo ii destroyod by Rusma. Wrinkles and other facial blemishes permanently renuved by the Jumous Coman Method, otters of commendation from ladies who have been successfully treated m my hands, mid may be inspected by those interested. All toilet treatment given. Call or send stamped addressed envelope for free literature, FLORENCE HULLEN, C.M.D., ?n. Courtenuy place, Wellington. 'Phone 22-070. Open Fridays till 9 p.m., all day Saturdays.—Advt. I