SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12395, 15 March 1926, Page 5

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Lady Ca.rncross was among the passengers by the ferry steamer from Wellington to Lyttelton on Friday. Mrs David Smith has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs E. A. P. Gibson, of Wanganui, is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs Nat Hooper, of Palmerston road, returned by the Wainui on Saturday from a long holiday in Nelson and Wellington. Miss Margaret Shand (Wellington) is visiting her aunt, Mrs Charles Cooper, in Christchurch. Mrs F. Swan and Mrs Draffin, of Wanganui, are spending a short holiday at Plimmerton. Mr and Mrs Bothanley (Wellington) are among recent arrivals in Christchurch. Mrs J. Gallagher, of Hastings, is in Wellington to visit her son, Mr T. Gallagher, who is ill in hospital. Mrs Marchant, of Wellington, is in Christchurch. Mrs 0. Bryan King, of Hataitai, Wellington, is visiting the Exhibition in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs J. Gordon, of Hataitai. Wellington, who have been on a visit to the Southern Lakes, are now spending a holiday at the Exhibition. Mrs Howard Christie, of 'Wanganui, left on Friday for England. Mrs J. McArthur, Marlborough, has returned to Christchurch from Wellington, and is staying with her mother, Mrs W. S. Bean, Addington. Miss Aileen Dearslev (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to the North Island to Christchurch. Miss Muriel Hall (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Dearslev, Helmore’s road. Mr and Mrs P. Wilder, of Wellington. are on a visit to Napier.' Mr and Miss Gifford Marshall, ot Wanganui, sailed on Friday foT the Old Country. The Misses Lomax (Wellington) are in Christchurch. Miss Gwen Gibbs, of Wellington, has been appointed to act as judge of dancing at the forthcoming competitions to be held in Christchurch towards the end of next month. Miss McCall, president of the Association of Head Mistresses of Non-De-partmental Secondary Schools, left Christchurch on Friday, en route to Marton. Miss Annette Burton, Featherston, arrived in Timaru from Queenstown on Thursday on a visit to Mrs A. F. Robert.-,, Park Lane. Miss Marie Barton, who was also with Mrs Roberts, has returned to Heretaunga. Mr and Mrs E. Bull, Wellington, who have been visiting Dunedin, are on a visit to Greymouth. and will return to Wellington via Nelson. Miss Olive Turton, Wellington, is | ithe guest of Mrs Gladstone Robinson, | Oalcwood. Glcniti, Timaru.

Mr and Mrs W. Ferguson and Miss Smith, Silverstream, Upper Hutt, who were at Timaru, motored to Dunedin on Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs R. F. Hill, of Timaru.

Mr, Mrs and Miss Lee, of Wellington, arc visiting Mount Cook. Mr and Mrs Lancs George and Miss George, 'Wellington, have left Christchurch for Kaikoura.

Mr and Mrs Higgs, of Wellington, are in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Eric Johnston, Mis Cyril Brice. Mr’ and Mrs E R-. Lough Mias L. K. Lough, Miss Shirtchffe, Mr atfd Mrs J. Findlay are "Wellington visitors to the South Island. Lady Mary Dalrymple, a Commissioner of the Girl Guide movement, who is at present on a visit from England, is now in Oaniaru. Thence she will proceed to the West Coast and the North Island in connection with the movement. Lady Mary will leave for England in August. Tho death has occurred of Mrs Hannah McGhie, in her 92nd year, and the fuperal took place on Friday. Mrs McGhie arrived at Tauranga with the late Mr McGhie and their family on January oth, 1881, in the sailing ship Lady Jocclvn. She is survived by a son, Mr John A. McGhie, farmer, In To Puke, and a daughter.

An old resident of Thames, Mrs Anno Dunn, passed awav on Thursday, in her 88th year. The late Mrs Dunn was born in Mulnagore, Ireland, and was married on April Bth, 1860, at the parish church of Desartocrate, County Tyrone. With her hutband sho lelt Kingstown on Chnstmm> Eve, 1361, on the ship Dauntless, for New Zealand. tho Thames goldfield rush started they went there, arriving shortly after the opening of the field in 1867. The late Mrs Dunn is survived by her husband, and three daughters, Mrs Campbell, of Thames, and Mr? McGregor and Mrs Hudson, Auckland. There are 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The marriage was celebrated on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 3rd, at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Ponsonby, Auckland, of Miss Constance Mary Scarle, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. scarle, of Herne Bay, to Mr Frank Norman Bernard, elder son of Mr and Mrs E. W. Bernard, of Raglan. Tho bride, who entered the church on her fr.trier’s arm, wore white brocaded satin and georgotfe* and an embroidered tulle veil and tiara of pearls. She was attended by Miss McGregor and Miss Phyllis Mnckie, both being attired in heliotrope satin and carrying shower bouquets. Tho two little pages, Master Jack Searle and Master Alf Carson, were in white satin suits and heliotrope sashe.s. The bridegroom was attended 'by Mr J. Lawton, of Raglan, tho groomsman being Mr Philip Searle, brother of the bride. Alter the ceremony the reception was held, when over 100 guests attended. Tho bride’s mother received her guests in black silk marocrin and black -toque. Mrs Bernard, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue costume and pictuie hat.

Another colonist who has watched tho progress of Auckland from tile early days of its development has passed away in the person of Mrs Amy Thomson, who died at her residence, Burwood Crescent, Remuera, age! SO years. Mrs Thomson who was a colonist of nearly 50 years’ standing, was born in England, and was a daughter of Majoi William Codd, of the 43ib Regiment. She tame to New Zealand in 1877 and later married Mr George L. Thomson, who arrived by tho ship Gertrude and was one of the Matakebe settlers After living for many years in the-backblocks, Mr and Mrs Thomson made their home at (Rnhuhu, where they named their farm Middlemore, part of which is now included in the golf links. ' Mrs Thomson is survived by her husband, her son, Mr W. R. M. Thomson, of Mangere, and two daughters, Mrs F. C. Mappin, Mountain Road, and Mrs M. G. McArthur, St. Heliers Bay. A tribute was paid to the matron of tho Waikato Hospital, Miss E. A. Hogg who has resigned to take un a post in Egypt, by the Minister for Health, the Hon. J. A. Young, when speaking at the opening of the new home for nurses. The Minister said he regretted to hear that Matron Hogg 'intended to take leave of New Zealand. She had served under the British Government and during the strenuous days of the -Jar had been loaned to the Italian Government to assist in the organisation of the nursing service of that nation. She had seen service in manv parts of the East, including Egypt and Constantinople. As a nurse she had earned an international reputation, and had recently received a call from the Egyptian Government, which, as a sense of duty, she had accepted. While the Grand Prix de Rome lias been won three times by women in the other branches of art—once for sculpture and twice for music—in the thirtyfour years that it has been open to . he ™> this is the first occasion on which 16 j j S .,? on ?> , to a wornnn for painting, and Mile. Odette Panvert, of Paris is to he congratulated on her attainment which carries with it three years’ residence in Rome.

For the International Woman Suf*rage Alliance, invitations to the congreas in Paris, May SOtii to June 6th: 1J26, are being sent to distinguished statesmen in the enfranchised countries. and already d promise to attend has been received from Mr Marchant a member of the Dutch Lower House who was recently invited to form n Government, and Viscount Astor, of the British House of Lords; Senator Beslie, of the Northern Ireland Parliament; and. Mr Everett Colby, of the United States, have expressed their nope of attending if possible. Painted velveteen is the craze of the moment for a “Little frock” suitable tor most of the occasions which arise after lunch. These are painted in the very wildest futuristic designs, combining light shades of vellow with blue or cerise with white. Pastel shaded or white velvet are most in demand for a foundation, and the design is carried out on snorts lines with pleated rather' than godet skirts. Long sleeves seem a never-failing rule.

A pretty wedding of local interest took place on Wednesday morning at Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, the contracting parties being Beatrice HCazel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Zweibruck of Tokorangi road, and Peter Norman, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Rasmussen, of Mount Stewart. The service was conducted by Mr A. Climie. At the W.C.T.U. Convention in. Christchurch, it was resolved to" set up a new notable day to he called “Maori Day” and to be observed in October of each year, with special information as to Maori work, and collection for its upkeep. A pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Luke’s Church, Oamaru, on Wednesday, when Kathleen Edith, daughter of Mr and Mrs F. G. Plunket, of Tees street, was married to Mr John Deuchar, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. D. Familton, of North road. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Russell. Miss Laura Plunket was bridesmaid, and Mr P. Mulligan best man. A reception was given bv the bride’s parents, after which tlie young couple left for Christchurch and Akaroa. Mrs G. Petrie, Redruth Avenue, and Mrs W. Watts, Abberley road, Christchurch, will leave to-night for Wellington, where they will join -the Makura for Sydney. They will also visit the Blue Mountains and Melbourne. an absence of nearly two years abroad, Miss M. J. Denniston left London on Saturday last by the Orama on her return to Zealand. She will make a short stay in Sydney on route, and will arrive in Christchurch early in Mnv. The death of Mrs Mary O’Brien, wife of Mr James O’Brien, of Kelvin Grove. Palmerston North, occurred on Thursday, at the age of 72 years. Deceased had been a resident of Kelvin Grove for five years, and for twenty years prior to that lived at Bulls. She was born in Ireland and her family consists of two daughters, Misses Grace and Marjorie O’Brien.

Information concerning Mrs Daisy Broad, who left Dunedin some months ago for Italy, in order to finish her musical education, is to the effect that after a holiday tour of that country she by good fortune secured as tutor Signor JVforasca, of the Palermo Conservatorium, who has twice been honoured by the v King of Italy for his work at the conservatorium. Signor Morasca is highly pleased with Mrs Broad’s voice, and is hopeful for her future.

The opportunity of becoming one of those who wish to show appreciation of Lady Stout and her years of fine work for women and children, by subscribing to the Wellington women’s effort, will cease ,after Monday, Maroh 22nd. The large committee of ladies who are eligible to receive donations, including the Mayoress (Mrs Norwood), Mrs J. R. Firth, Wadestown ; Mrs Robert Kennedy, Kelburn and many others, aro very anxious tliat this fact should not be overlooked by any of those wishing to join with them and the others already banded together. Lady Stout’s years of unselfish effort, and her keen grasp of the necessities of the age, have formed ‘ together a wonderful record of service, not equalled, and certainly not surpassed by those of any other women in the Dominion. Therefore, it it anticipated that the opportunity of showing their appreciation will not he missed by a great number of women.

RESIDENTIAL NURSERY The monthly- meeting of the executive of the WomenU National Reserve Residential Nursery was held on Friday morning. In the absence of the Hon. Dr. Collins Mrs Porter presided. The matron’s report was adopted, and considered highly satisfactory to all concerned. The steady influx of children and the large number hooked up proves each month evidence of the great need the nursery is filling, many of the. cases being most urgent. Appreciation was expressed by the matron of Miss Bennett’s help and rifts. Warmest thanks are expressed or most valuable anonymous gifts ot jam jars and fruit. A. hearty welcome was accorded to Mrs G. M Morris upon her return from England. A telegram from the Hon. Dr. Collins was received from Lyttelton with good wishes for the work during hU absence in England. At- the management committee a motion of condolence with Mrs St;y>le in the sad loss of her mother was passed. Several of the presidents outlined work for the future, and all were keen upon the work they hoped to accomplish. Mrs Taylor (president. Ivilbirnic ‘branch), who has jrst returned from was heartily welcomed. The matron of iV* nursery acknowledges with many thanks gifts from the following:—Mrs Stone, Miss Saunders, Mrs Cornfoot, Mr Meedy, Irvine Bros., Mr Maurice Sanders, Lower Hutt branch. Hawke’s Bay Fisheries, Mrs McWTiittier. Mrs Amhurv, Mrs Brown. Mrs Wallace. Mrs McKie, Miss Bennett. Mrs Teville. Miss Sheppard, ,Lady Beauchamp. Miramar branch, Melrose branch, Mrs Bear, Mrs Climo, and two valuable anonymous gifts.