NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12096, 25 March 1925, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL At'D PERSONAL

Mrs Medhurst, of Auckland, bas been visiting Wanganui lor a few days. Mr and Mrs Robert Cowper, of Melbourne, are visiting Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Lancelot Bush (Marlborough) are at present making a stay at Mount Oook. Mrs H. East and Miss Pauline East, who were here for a few days, left yesterday lor the south again. Mr and Mrs R. S. Black and Mr Rex Black, who were here lately, are hack in Dunedin again. The Misses Bunny (Lower fnif.t; are at present in Auckland, and expe< t to leave to-day for England by the, Port Denison. Mrs J. W. A. Prentice, of Invercargill, has .been offered the' position of leader of the : orchestra at the Dunedin Exhibition. ' , ; , ' Miss Lois Hawke. Who is studying for a musical cqgedr, is shortly off .to England and Europe for further training. ' Miss K. Mackersey (Wellington) is spending .a;:short (holiday in Hastings with her mother, Mrs C. Mackersey, Charles street. Miss Heywdcrd (England) and Miss E. Hey wood have returned to Christchurch from the Southern Lakes. Miss Heywood is going to tour the North Island before returning Home. Mr and Mrs*W. F. Ward and Miss Ward are off to England very shortly bv the Orient route. They leave here, for Sydney next Friday, andiwill probably return about Christmas. Mrs H. Shand (Dipton, Invercargill) will accompany her father, Mr N. McCurdy, • on 6ix monihs’ trip to America, staying with relatives at Seattle for the most part. They intend to join the Niagara at Auckland in about three weeks’ time, before which they intend to visit friends and relatives on their way. Passengers to England by the lonic, which is down to sail at daybreak tomorrow, include Mr andi Mrs W. Pearce, Mr and Mrs E. Salmond, Miss Duncan, from AVellington; Sir Charles and Lady Campbell, Mrs Deans. Miss Jennings, Mr and Mrs Anderson, from .Christchurch: Archdeacon Evans, Mrs and Miss Evans (New Plymouth); Mrs Tonks (Hawera); Mrs Coring Johnston, the Misses Johnston, and Master Johnston, Palmerston North; Commander and Mrs Scotland, the Misses Scotland, Mrs Wellbv and the Misses AVellby, Canon and Mrs. Murphy and Miss Murphy, the Rev. F. Pring-Rowe and Mrs Pring-Rowe, and a number of other well-known people.

The Winter Garden, Christchurch, was the scene of a- cheery and enthusiastic gathering on Saturday evening, when a dance, organised by members of the Albion Club was held to welcome Mr R. R. Masters, of the All Black team, and also Mr 9. F. Wilson, the New Zealand delegate to the Imperial i.ugby Conference. The function was in enjoyable one. At cine end of the ballroom an enlraged photograph of Mr Masters was hung, surrounded by flags, end the main supper table, with its decorations of black and white, had paper streamers from the chair of,the, guest of honour to the centre of the table, where there was a football surrounded with black and white ribbons. Mr R. W. Britten, president of the Albion Club, spoke a few words of welcome to the guests. Last Wednesday a company of dhout 30 of the members of the Young Women’s Bible Class at St. Paul’s Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs H. E. Pacey fo do honour to Miss Lorna Hodder, who will shortly take up the duties of travelling secretary of the Methodist Young Women’s Bible Class Movement.' A happy time was spent with music, parlour* games, and competitions, slier wh£ph 'a dainty supper was dispensed. The St. Paul’s girls presented Miss Hodder with a suit case and leather handbag as love tokens. Tribute was paid to her worth by Mrs Pacey, Sister May Ralph, and the Rev. M. A. Rugby Pratt. Miss Hodder made a graceful acknowledgment. On Sunday Miss Hodder received some more presentations—an umbrella and travelling-rug from tbo members, of the Girls’ Bible Classes, from the men’s a loose-leaf notebook Aluph regret will be felt at the announcement by cable from London of the death of Mrs Av. H. Levin, widow of the founder of the well-known Wellington firm of Levin and Co. The late Mrs Levin was the daughter, of the late Mr J. E. Fitzgerald. Controller and Auditor-General for New Zealand, and Mrs Fitzgerald. Mrs Levin went to England after her husband’s death, in accordance with his expressed wish, and educated her family there. Except for one visit to New Zealand, she ha.d lived in , England since then. Mrs Levin was one oj, the first children horn after the arrival of the first four ships to form the Canterbury settlement. As she had been in frail health, her death was not unexpected. She is survived by two daughters—Mrs Vogel : and -Mrs Hawkins —both of whom live abroad, and one son—Mr R. L. Levin, of Feilding. Another son, the late 'Mr W. G. Levin, was killed on Gallipoli. Mr and Mrs Fraser (Oriental Bay) ar« visiting friends in Invercargill.

Her many friends in Blenheim, her native town, will De pleased to know that success continues to attend the musical career of Miss Frances Morrison at Chicago (says a Marlborough paper). The “Music News” of Chicago, mentioning :n a recent issue one of her numerous engagements, said that the New Zealand contralto was rapidlv making admirers “through her beautiful vocal gift and attractive oersonalitv.” “The British-Americnn” savs that Miss Morrison at. once established herself -n the hearts of the audience. A lady writer in the “Music Nows’’ gave as a leading impression “tho rich contralto voice ol Miss Frances Morrison. celebrated singer from wonderful New Zealand . . . filling and flooding the room with incomparably moving words and notes.” In another issue the “News” reports that Miss Mbrrison’s artistry charmed a large Burns Night audi ence at the Cenacle Club. She opened and closed the programme, smging in English, French, Scots, and Italian. ,

Miss Reed is back in Christchurch, after a trip to Sydney. Mr and Mrs AY. D. Ilvni, wlic have given up their place «i Kelblirn, ha\e taken a flat in Uuenliu Bay. Dr. and Mrs Maunsell, are off to England for a trip, and depart to-day from Auckland i Alfa Coster,, who has been paying a visit to Auckland, has returned to Fiji. Dr. and Mrs R, Noble-Adams, who have been spending a. holiday in Australia, have returned to Blenheim. After a stay in AVellington Mrs McKegg, of Rarotonga, is visiting friends in Auckland. Miss Clere,- who has been in Auckland with Miss Dorothea Vincent, has gone on with her to Hamilton. Miss Ruth Mitchell, of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, left by the I'limaroa for a. trip to England; Before her departure she received a.presentation from some of her friends. Mrs C. E. Rulhe and Miss Linda. Ruths (Auckland) have gone for a trip to England, which Mrs. Ruthe has not seen for many years. They travel by Australia. . . ' ' The engagement is announced of Miss Beatrice May, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Shirteliffe, of Remuera, Auckland, to Donald Alackay, only son of Mr and. Mrs A. Howitt. of Lyall Bay, AVellington. Arisitors to AVellington atpresent include Mr and Mrs C. A. Knight, of Lewis crescent, Brighton, England, and their son and daughter. Mr and Mrs Knight are staying at the Midland libtel. They are much interested in New Zealand, as during the war they gave up their residences at Brighton as a convalescent lospital. A quiet bub pretty wedding was celebrated last week at St. Mary’s Church, New Plymouth, when Mis 3 Ruby Anthony, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. Anthony, of New Plymouth, was. married to Mr Thomas Arthur Ridge,•. youngest son of 'Mr Ridge, of Wanganui. The Rev. IT. G. Harvie officiated. The bride, who was given away; by her -father, looked charming in a frock of cinnamon geor T gette and a gold tulle veil. She wore geld leaves in her hair, and carried a beautiful bouquet of fclun delphiniums. The bridesihaid, was Miss Edna Mouat, who wore blue georgette with acoordeon pleating. The bridegroom was attended by the pride’s brother, Mr Mark Anthony, as, ccpt .man.

The value of feminine knowledge to school committees was demonstrated at the last- meeting of the Morrinsville School Committee', when Mrs F. J. Marshall, a member, criticised_ the stoves which had been installed in the new technical school. She asked why an electric stovq had not also been installed,, wben electricity was in general use throughout the district, and uearly everybody was using some sort of electric cooker. She had the male members of the committee out of their depth 1 when she spoke of the cooking capabilities of certain stoves. It was eventually decided to ask the Thames Valley Power Board to supply an electric store to educate the young people in the rises of-electricity. The death has occurred at "the Mater Aliser icordiao Hospital, Auckland, of an old and highly respected colonist, Miss Victorina Outhwaite, of Carlton Gore road. The' deceased, who had reached a very advanced age, was the eldest daughter .of the late Mr T. Outhwaite, one of the most prominent of the early colonists. The late Mr Outhwaite was a native of AVestmorelandi England, and in his early life practised his profession, as a. solicitor m Paris. , Ho came to Auckland in 1841, and was the first Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, taking office on January Ist, 1842. Mr Outhwaite was for many years one of Auckland’s most, prominent citizens, and he retired from office in June, 1869, and died in July, 1879. The late Miss Outlivaite is survived by a brother and a sister. The wedding took place at Chalmers Church; Troiaru, recently, between Margarita Stewart Millar, duly daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Mil la i, of Quhuka Hamlet, Timaru, and YVyvern Neville Price, yotinger son of Mr and Mrs T. O. Price, AVellington. . The bride, who was given away by her father, wore French ivory georgette'over satin. An exquisite lace veil was held in place by a coronet of pearls, with a spray of orange' blossom at one side. She carried a sheef of, lilies. The bridesmaids, Misa Moya. Taylor and Miss l’/lla Aid Ihi rick, wore frocks of delicate pink brocaded satin. The two iittlp flower -girls. Jnne Aitken. cousin of the bride, and Gladys Moore, on account of the epidemic restrictions, were not allowed in the church. They wore frocks of ’primrose georgette. Mr AV. Hayes was. best man, and Mr Gordon Blue (cousin' Of the bride), groomsman. Later Air and Mrs AV. Price left by motor for the north, en route fer Sydney, where, they will spend tile winter, the bride travelling in navv marocain. She wore" a hat to match with navy feathers at each side, and white ornament in front.

CROQUET AT KELBURN LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES In perfect weather and on excellent lawns the finxdfa of the ladies’ championship singles of the Kelburn Club was played yesterday morning between Mrs McDowell and Mrs Leech. There were many spectators, and the contest was most exciting. . In . the first match both competitors played a. very steady .game. Mrs Leech making her round in breaks of 4 and 5. . Mrs McDowell followed suit with one ball, but was not quite so successful with the ether. In the filial stage Mrs Leech pegged out one of Mrs McDowell’s, balls and finished the game, 26—19. . ’ In the second game Mrs Leech got a; good lead with some, fine. long shooting: In turn, Mrs McDowell did some good shooting, and established herself square. Mrs Leech went ahead again, and maintaining her lead won by 2619., and was declared Kelburn lady champion for ’,1825. A consolation event is to be held early next week.

WEDDING JOHNSTON—AfACRAE. St. Alatthew’s Church, Alasterton. was the scene on AVednesdav. March 18th, of a pretty wedding of great interest throughout the AVairarapa district and to AVellington and Canterburv people. The bride, Aliss Alice ATacßa», elder daughter of the late Air John Macßae (Weraiti), and grand-daughter of the late Mr H. S. AVardell, whs given away by her brother, Mr lan Macßae. Her dress ' was of cream marocain. threaded with gold, and mads on long, straight lines. The long train was of gold tissue, lined with maize georgette. A charming veil of Brussels lace, over orange blossom, was worn, and a sheaf of cream roses added a beautiful finishing touch. The bridegroom, Air D. G. Johnston, of AVellington, is the elder son of Mr and Airs C. AV. Johnston, of Riccarton, Christchurch. Aliss Dorothy Levin (niece of the bride) was the bridesmaid, her dainty dress being of deep maize georgette, with wide hairband of autumn leaves. She wore a string of amber, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of autumn tints. The. four small bridesmaids, Aliases Paddy Levin, Ailn Beetham, and Patricia and Valerie Rutherford, were unable to attend, owing to the prevalence of infantile paralysis. Air C. AlacShane, of AVellington, was best man. The Rev. AV. Bullock performed the ceremony, and Air. Clifford Kemp presided at the organ. After, the wedding a large number of guests assembled at Weraiti. and were received by Airs John Macßae, who ■ was attired in a beautiful gown of navybl ue georgette, embroidered iu self colour. A black hat with ospreys completed the costume. The 'wedding breakfast was held on the verandah v the being attractively decorated. An orchestra provided enlivening music throughout the after™on; Airs A. J. Eastwick (sister of the bride) wore coffee-coloured georgette, with a cream-embroidered front and crinoline straw hat to match. Mrs R. Itevin (sister of the bride) was attired m red georgette, finely pleated, and a bronze hat with feathers. Airs lan Alacßae’s. dress was of black georgette, with overdress of cream lace, finished with fringe of black and lacquer red, the hat being black crinoline, with buttercups on one side.

Among the fcuests were Air A. J. ■ Eastwick, Air R,. Levin. Aliss Warded, Mrs Norman Beetham, Air Trevor Beetham, Air Harold Beetham. Mr and Mrs George Pearce, Air and Mrs E. W. Pearce. Air and Mrs Watkins. Air ami Mrs AVheeler, Air Eric Riddiford. Mr Arthur Cooper, Mr and Airs Cheviot Bell. Air AVhitcomhe. Air Hull (Wellington), Air and Airs Hunt (AVel]in<*- i ton),- Aliss Bell, Miss M. AlacKerras ; (Dunedin). Aliss Downward, Airs Ark- ; wright: Air and Mrs D. G. Riddiford, ’ Mrs H. H. Beetham. Airs' R. F. R. i Beetham. Aliss V. Hutchison. Air and I Airs O. H. Beetham, Air and Airs H. G. "Williams. Air and Airs Guy Williams. Airs Hope-T.ewis, Air and Airs G. Moore, Mrs J- Ewart, Airs T. AV . ; Warded, Miss Alary AVardell, Air and Mrs Hugh Morrison, Dr J. A. Cowie, ‘Dr Helen Cowie, Alisses Vallance, Mrs and Miss Baird, Mr and Mrs H. J. AVardell, Mr and Airs H. C. Robinson, ; Mr and'Mrs G. H. Perry, Misses Per- , ry, Mrs A, It. Bunny, Misses Bunny, j Mrs W. James, Air and Airs N. H. I James and Aliss James, Air and Mrs ; O. A. Bunny, Mrs S. L. P. Froe, Air : and Airs L. T. Darnell, Air R. Alilne, i Mrs Milne, Mr and Mrs H. AV. Rish- ; worth. Air and Mrs J. P. Perry, Mr . and'Mrs B. P. Perry, Air F. G. Maun- ! sell, Mr and Airs L. B. Maunsell, Mr j and Mrs R. Pilmer, Aliss Aladge Pil- j mer,. Mrs Earl AA’iiliams, Mrs F. C. | Lewis, Air and Airs C. J. Bennett, Mrs W.- Baritn O: eatherston), Alisses Barton, Air and Airs J. Carne Bidwill (Featherston), Airs S. Alawley, Dr and Mrs At. B. M. Tweed (Carterton), Airs , Donald Donald, xAlrs Arthur Johnston, j and a large number ot others. ! La,ter, Air and Airs Johnston left 1 by car. the bride’s travelling dress ] being of hena georgette, finely pleated. r Her hat was also of henna, with touch- j es of gold: