THE LADIES' PAGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3801, 18 January 1927, Page 63

THE LADIES' PAGE.

by

Esther

TABLE TALK.

... „ . Monday. Miss Frances Sise gave a pleasant little tea on Saturday atternoon.at her residence Queen street, to welcome her sister Mrs Cecil Weigall, who has come from Sydney to spend a month in Dunedin. Beautiful roses, foxgloves, and Canterbury bells decorated the drawing room, and the guests included Lady Williams, Mesdames Aufrere Fenwick, Champtaloup, and G. Roberts, and Misses Cutten, B. M’Lean, K. M’Lean, Neill Denniston, M. Farquhar, and B. Farquhar. ’

A delightful tea was given by the Misses B. and K. M’Lean at their residence, Duart,” Elder street, on Tuesday afternoon in honour of Mrs Cecil Weigall, of Sydney. The charming rooms were beautified by soft pink Caroline Testout roses artistically arranged with vivid blue delphiniums. The Misses M'Lean received their guests in the drawing room, and tea was served in the dining room. 'Miss M’Lean wore a becoming frock of amethyst marocain, with dainty floral posies of pink and amethyst at neck and' waist; Miss K. M’Lean, henna georgette, with embossed chenille trimming; Mrs Weigall, black and white foulard, with a crimson rose posy, and a smart black hat; Lady Ferguson, mauve floral ninon, with a silk hat of a contrasting shade; Lady Williams, black silk and lace, and a black hat; Mrs B. C. Haggitt, black georgette and lace, and a smart black hat; Mrs G. Roberts, raspberry crepe de chine with narrow cream stripes, and a large black hat with ospreys; Mrs Gallaway, black marocain with a vest of fuchsia silk, and a black satin hat with ospreys; Mrs S. Neill, pink floral ninon, with a raspberry pink straw hat; Mrs H. S. Fenwick, black braided rep i.eoat over a frock of mastic marocain with acccrrdeon-pleated skirt; and a black satin hat with heliotrope posy and ecru lace; Miss Shand, bois de rose silk jumper suit, and hat to match; Miss B. Farquhar, cinnamon brown georgette and lace, and shaded heliotrope hat; Miss Neill, amethyst marocain and lace, and large black satin hat; Miss I. Rattray, navy marocain, and navy .and fawn hat; Miss V. Reynolds, dove grey poplin, and smart heliotrope hat; and Miss Sise, smart black marocain with cream vest and collar, and becoming black hat. Among others present were : Mesdames Macassey, Moore, J. Roberts, H. Macandrew, B. Haggitt, Shand, Aufrere Fenwick, and Edmond, and Misses Tolmie, Cutten, P. Graham, C. Graham, M. Farquhar, Macassey, 11. Williams, and Denniston. ■

Dr Lilian B. Storms, of the Otago Home Science School, and the Misses W. M. Stenhouse and Vera M’George, graduates of the Home Science School, accompanied by Mr A. F. M’George and Mr R. S. M. Sinclair, have had an interesting experience in negotiating the difficult Grave-Talbot Pass from the Upper Hollyford River to Milford Sound. It is probable that they walked considerably over 200 miles in the fortnight, which included strenuous climbing and carrying substantial packs, and as they included a camera a remarkable photographic record of their achievement and enjoyable holiday has been kept.

Mr and Mrs P. R. Sargood have returned from Wanaka. Misses F. and E. Shand returned from the Milford track on Wednesday. Mrs Hilton left for Auckland on Wednesday. Canon James and Mrs James, of Auckland, are the guests of Sir George and Lady Fenwick at present. Mr and Mrs Donald Matheson, of Melbourne, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs Vernon, of Christchurch, is visiting friends in Dunedin.Mr and Mrs Laidlaw returned on Friday from Elmwood, Lumsden. Miss Richardson, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Eardley Reynolds. Mr and Mrs H. S. Fenwick and Miss Norrie Fenwick have returned from Wanaka. Mrs Godfrey WilliMns, Miss Williams, and the Misses M. and B. Williams and Miss Hutchison, of the yacht Surprise are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs Every is staying at Lowburn Ferry. Mrs Reading, of Wellington, is the guest of her father, Sir J. Sinclair, Melville street. Miss Norrie Fenwick is the guest of Jlrs Batchelor, at Waitati. Miss Frances Rattray is the guest of Mrs Fitchett at Waitati. Mr arid Sydney Neill are staying at Onslow House. Miss Belle M’Lean and Miss C. ■ Graham are the guests of Mrs Riley, at Waitati. Miss C. S. Green, who was the guest of Mrs Garth Gallaway, at Warrington, after •> visit to Queenstown, left this mornfng to 'ay with friends in Christchurch. Large and appreciative audiences have assembled nightly at His Majesty’s Theatre to witness the presentation by Joseph CunninghSm’s talented English Comedy Company (starring Miss Zillah Bateman)- of the amusing plays, “ The Unfair Sex,” “ The Sport of Kings,” and " Eliza Comes to Stay.” Among the audiences were; Sir Lindo and Lady Febguson, Mr and Mrs P. R. Sargood, Mrs B. C. Haggitt, Miss Tolmie, Major and Mrs' Lampen, - Mrs G. Roberts and Miss Roberts, Mr and Mrs S. Neill, Mr Nancarrow, Dr and Mrs Harty, Mr and Mrs W. A.Moore, Mr and Mrs Oldham, Mrs and Miss Stock, Mrs Brian Haggitt, Miss Haggitt, Misses Cargill, Hart, Morris, Jackson, Irvine, Joachim, and Maclennan (2), Farquhar (2), Dr and Mrs E. Williams, Mr and Mrs Hudson, Misses Hartmann, Halsted, Reid, and Reynolds (2), Mr and Mrs Edmond, Mr and Mrs W. 0. Mackellar, Mr J. Edmond, and others. . V.' ; ■ ' INVERCARGILL, January 13. Miss Peggy Mandeno,. of Dunedin, is the guest of Miss Babette Jennings, who accompanied her family to Stewart Island on Saturday. ' Mrs G. I. Moffett and family, accompanied by Miss Mavis Raines, returned from Stew-, art Island on Wednesday. .

Mis Brian Hewat also returned with her guests on Wednesday from the island. Miss Phyllis Fleming is visiting Dunedin, and will later be the guest of Mrs R. S. M’lnnes at Kaka Point. Mrs W. S. and Miss Marjory Todd are holidaying in Nelson and the West Coast. Mr and Mrs Wallis, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs R. A. Andersen. Miss Kathleen Anderson han returned from the island.

Mrs and Miss Priest, of Wellington, were guests at the Grand during the week. Miss Mamie Kensington has returned to Auckland. ,

Mr and Mrs Fred Rowley and their children are holidaying in Queenstown. Mrs John Macalister and Miss M’Bride have returned from Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs John Trotter, Woodlands, gave a dance on Tuesday evening for the coming of age of their daughter Isohel. Among those present were; Mr and Mrs F. C. Rowley, Mr and Mrs E. M. Gilmour, Misses Trotter (2), Ott, Holloway, Seandrett, t L. Lawrence, Brooksmith (2), Thomson,' Clarke (2), etc.

OAMARU, January 15. Dr. and Mrs Orbell ano family have re J turned from their crib at Kakar.ui.

Mr and Mrs Cheeseman, who have been, visiting Colonel and Mrs Nichols, “Kuriheka,” Maheno, have returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Len Wright and family havo gone up to their run for the holidays. Mrs Woodward returned from Dunedin on Friday.

Miss Betty Fitzgerald, who has been the guest of Mrs G. Sumpter, returned to Dunedin on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Burry have retruned . after spending a very pleasant holiday with their son, Mr and Mrs Fleet Burry, of Christchurch.

Miss J. Sumpter is the guest of Mrs L. Wright. Miss Sheila Hertslet, who has been visiting friends in Oamaru, has returned to Waimate.

x ( - TIMARU, January 14. • Mrs C. E. Johnston, Wai-iti road, is on a visit to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Hunter-Weston, Highthorne, are in Fairlie.

Miss Lois White, who was at Ardgour with Miss M’Lean, has returned to Dunedin. Miss Mabel Stock has gone back to Wellington after camping at the river with Mr and Mrs F. E. Whitehead, Harper street. Mrs R. H. Rhodes, “ Carne,” Bidwill street, returned on Tuesday from some weeks in the North Island.

Miss F. M. Miles, of Sydney, is at the Hydro Grand. Miss Hay, of Edinburgh, is the guest of Miss Hart, “ Waverley,” High street. Miss Josephine O’Neill, of Dunedin, who is with Mrs C. A. Paterson, Sefton street, will go to Fairlie on Saturday to spend the week-end with Mrs J. R. Loughnan. Mrs George Prouse arrived from Sydney on Wednesday by the s.s. Ulimaroaj and is the guest of Mrs C. _H. Gorton, Nelson terrace.- ' bi-

Miss Temple, Sarah street, left on Wednesday for a few months’ holiday 4 'in Auckland. Miss M. L. Browne, who has just returned from an extended tour of England and the Continent, is the guest of her sister, Mrs A. J. Bridgewater, Preston street.

Mt. and Mrs Orr-Walker have taken Mrs Lillico’s house in Sefton street.

Miss Laura Bowen, of Christchurch, Is staying with Mrs J. A. Julius, at St. Mary’s Vicarage. Mr and Mrs Sumpter, Bank of New Zealand, have taken Mr and Mrs Owen Howell’s house in Cattle Valley for the holidays. The two latter are at Te Arawa.

Mr Knubley and Miss Nita Knubley, Sarah street, have returned from a fortnight at Hamner. News has been received that Mr S. F. Smithson, Nairobi, and formerly of Timaru, will arrive in New Zealand next month, accompanied by Mr and Mrs J. G. Hewett. Mrs Smithson will not be with them, as she has gone on a visit to England. Mrs Gilkison, who was with Mrs S. Parr, Timaru Public Hospital, returned to Dunedin on' Monday. Mrs Woods, of England, and her son. Lieutenant-colonel Farebrother, . of India, who. were at the Hydro, have gone to the Hermitage. A very, pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Michael’s Church, Waihao Downs, recently, when Erena (third daughter of Mr and Mrs E. C. d’Auvergne, "Te Wairua,” Waihao Forks) was married to Dr David M’Kee Dickson, of Coalgate, The- vicar, the Rev, E. Chard, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Mr Dickson, father of the bridegroom. The bride, who entered the church on her father’s ayn, looked charming in a graceful French gown of white georgette, trimmed with hand-made lace, and her veil was held in place with a Silver coronet and orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. Mifls d’Auvergne, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore an English model frock of mauve and blue georgette in pastel shades, with hat to match, and carried a sheaf of mauve-and blue delphiniums. Dr Bridgeman, of Dunedin, acted as best man. , A wedding of interest to New Zealanders took place recently when Miss Rosemary Wilson (daughter of Bishop and Mrs Cecil Wilson, Banbury, Westqpn Australia, and ■ granddaughter of Archbishop Julius) was married from the home of her aunt (Mrs Percy Elworthy), in Wiltshire, to Mr-Dick Studholme, son of Mr John Studholme, of Middleton -Grange, Christchurch.' A very pretty wedding took place in St. Mark’s Church, Otipua, when Elsie (daughter of Mrs E. Palmer Chapman, Salisbury) was married by the Rev. H. A. Wilkinson to Richard Temple, only son of Mr and Mrs A. L. Temple, Tokomaru Bay. -The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr George Chapman, wore a beautiful frock of* draped- cream georgette, and a veil of old lace held in place with a bandeau of pearls. She carried a bouquet of tea roses tied with silver ribbons. Miss Peggy Chap- ■ inan, chief bridesmaid, was in pale apricot - georgette, with panels of georgette hanging from the shoulders,* and a big georgette and velvet rose; her hat was of crinoline straw of the same shade, and her bouquet was of pale apricot roses. The small bridesmaid, Molly Barker, wore cream georgette with apricot coloured ribbons on the shoulders, and a wreath of copper coloured leaves-; her bouquet was alsoi -of pale apricot roseA Mr Frank Sercombe was best. man.

A pretty wedding took* place in the Bank Street Methodist Church, when Ruth (daughter of Mr and Mrs T. W. Manchester, Seddon street) was married by the Rev. A. C. Lawry to Mr Daly S. Davies (Timaru). The church was ' decorated by friends of the bride, and a wedding bell of bride blossom was suspended above the wedding party.

-he br.de, who was ;,l»’en away by her fa.he-, wore a lovely frock of ivory georg- •*>«, bea/.ed in crystSl and smoke, her long veil of silk tulle hanging in graceful folds to form the-train, and being held in place •7th a tiny coronet of pearls. She were silver Shoes. and and carried a bouquet of pale pink sweet peas and maiden*,a,r with pink and white streamers. Her • u bridesmaid, Miss Grace Manchester, with yoke and hem of guipure lace, silver wore a shaded primrose georgette frock tinsel shoes and stockings, and carried a . bouquet of rosebuds to tone with her frock. Miss M.-Irwin was in powder blue georgette with inset medallions of guipure lace. Her shoes .and stocking# were silver, and her bouquet was of pale pink delphiniums and fern. Both - bridesmaids ’ wore coronets of silver lace, caught with silver ribbon and flower to tone with their frocks. Mr Roger Davies (Wanganui) was best man, and Mr -James .Pennant, groomsman. .

' ' >" • ASHBURTON, January 14. Mrs .J.-H. Grigg, of Longbeach, is the »» £\ Iea *' flier j mother, Mrs • Teach emaker, of Christchurch.. \ , Miss B. Morgan, who has been staying with Mr and Mrs W. A. Miorgan, Mount Somere, has returned to Ashburton. Mre.C. Seymour, of Suinner, is the guest of Mrs E. F. Nicoll. - Miss B. Claricige, who has been staying with Miss Alington, of Seafield, has returned.

- ■ Mr H. Pilbrow, of Palmerston South, has bcei, staying with Mr and Mrs Morgan, Mount Somers.

Mrs Le Clere Latier, of Rotherham, is the guest of Mrs H. F. Nicoll, Penscroft. Mrs I>. V. Donaldson*, who has been staying for some months with Mrs H. F. . Niooli, is leaving this week for her home in Christchurch. Mr Donald Thomas, who spent Christmas ~ with Mrs D. Thomas, of Borathat, has returned to the North Island.

Mrs Seymour, of Sumner, is visiting her daughter, Mrs E. F. Nicoll.

The Rev. G. G. Howes afid Miss Howes, who were guests of the Rev. J. and Mrs Hay, "Hinds, have left for Diamond Harbour. Mrs J. S. Robertson and her children,, of Greymouth, are visiting Mr and Mrs F. Hill, Hinds. Miss A. Rowe, who spent a few weeks’ holiday at Southbridge, has now gone to St. Albans, Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs E. B. Newton gave a most enjoyable dance on Tuesday. Among those present were Dr Fisher, Mr and Mrs Laing, Mr and/Mrs .Gerald Nicoll, Mrs J. Trevor Thomas, Misses Helen Laing, M. Jennings,' E. Pettey, D. Pettey, Joan Nicoll, Jean and Sally Newton, Powrie (Christchurch), and Joy Rawnsley, Messrs Newton (3), Thomas, Laing, Wood, and Free. Miss Powrie, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs E. B. Newton.

CHRISTCHURCH, January 14. Mrs George Rhodes, Beverley, has returned from a visit to South Canterbury. Mrs H. Jellett has returned from a trip to Rotorua. , Mrs W. S. Bean, the Vicarage, Addington, has returned from a visit to her daughters, Mrs J. M‘Arthur, of Marlborough, and Mrs Mqcfarlane, North Canterbury. Mr and Mrs Walter Clifford, and M.iss Aroha Clifford, of Fendalton, returned at the end of last week from a visit to the Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Mrs J.. 8. Norris and Miss Betty Norris, Fendalton, leave in March for a trip to Eng. land.

Mrs George Helmore. Mrs Heathcote Gray, and Miss Kathleen Helmore have gone to Timaru for Miss Palmer Chapman’s wedding. Mi' and Mrs John Anderson, Armagh street, have returned frbm'a visit to Auckland.

Mrs Ben Howell, of Cave, South Canterbury, is staying with her mother, Mrs George Rhodes, Beverley, Fendalton. - Mrs Vivian, of Dunediri, is the guest of the Rev. - Hubert and Mrs Jones Probbleton.

Mr and Mrs George Macdonald, Lowry Hills, are the guests of Mr R. M. Macdonald and Mias Macdonald, Hamblcden, Bealey Avenue.

Miss Margaret Scott, of. Clifton, is staying with Mrs George Gerard, Snowdon. Mrs G. Gabites and Miss Gabites, of Timaru, are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs E. J. Gordner, who have been for a .motdr trip to Marlborough e-ud Nelson have returned to their home in Rcssall street. .■ , . '.

, WELLINGTON, January 14. An enjoyable dance was given on Wednesday night on board the Shaw Savill ’Company’s Mataroa by the captain and officers, who; entertained a large number of guesta.

The captain and Mr and Mrs James Findlay received the visitors, the latter being hostess for the evening. The dancing took place on a deck, which was enclosed with flags and greenery, supper being set in the saloon and along the corridors, the tables being charmingly decorated for the occasplace an a deck, which was enclosed with music, and the officers made capital hosts, giving the guests a thoroughly enjoyable Y" 16 -, Among those present were Dr and Mrs Joung, Dr and Mrs Steele, Captain and Mrs Gage-Williams, Captain, Mrs P a nd Mr« S< AhSr d A ey ’J lr ,i? nd the Misa es Bevan, Mrs Abbott (Auckland), Commander and Mrs Mr and MrB H - Nathan, Mr and Mrs Ashford, Misses Whyte, Dyer, M. JtJrußw eil lr-i Jo3e ? h ’^ Blss > Ma rchbanks, Dun- ’ • DUthie ’ M - Findlay ’ and A pleasant farewell party for Mrs George & a w n C °° P T r ’ and Mra and 4 otter, Wellington, who are leaving for a w ? at England and abroa'd was given by Mrs Magnus at hsr residence in Oriental Bay recently. The hostess was wearing black lace over chiffon, Miss Cooper beinS fl«u Wl T C<? Jv Ured i Silk ’ Mrs ' Po tter in blue flowered silk voile, and Miss Potter in beio-e crepe de chine.. The house was charmingly decorated with flowers, the dining-room, where tea was served, being gay with bril-han-shaded Shirley poppij. Y novel competition on street signs caused much amuseWaS by Mrs Beauchamp, Miss M. Myers coming second. Miss Penney sang, and then the gramophone was brought into requisition and the younger people jazzed m the hall. The afternoon was a most successful one. ♦ 1^? Py x party of Girl Citizens returned to Wellington on Wednesday after :* verv pleasant experience in Christchurch at the conference arranged by the Y.W.C.A. to take place at St. Andrew’s College, Christ church. The girls had the advantage and pleasure of addresses from Rev. Dr Robertson and many discussions on subjects of interest to girl and women citizens, hear’he opinions of others and expressing their own. They also had sports games’ and competitions, Wellington and Dunedin tying for chief honours. It was arranged in fnenilly fashion that Wellington-should hold tne cup first for six months, and Dunw n th x fla =’ c hanging after that period. Wellington came first in uniform parade, second in sports and original song, and third -m storj’ telling and posters. The latted were held in connection with the girl citizen code, when New Plymouth came first, their designs being much admired. The conference concluded with a banquet, during which the girls assumed civic and political honours, and- replied to thier toasts in character. The girls had a delightful time with the kind hospitality of Christchurch, and came home-very pleased with the whole experience.

An afternoon party was given on Thursday by Mrs Sanderson at the Pioneer Club, the guests of honour being her sisters, ’ Mirs Potter and Mias Cooper, and her sister-in-law, Mr George Cooper, all of whom left by the Llimaroa on Friday, on the first stage of a tour abroad, including Australia, England, the' Continent, and America. ’ The social hall of the club was prettily decorated with hydrangeas, sweet peas, and Shirley poppies. Competitions, including a Shakespearean one, also vocal and instrunieiital music made the time pass very quickly and pleasantly. Before parting all sang ‘Auld Lang Syne,’’ and many good wishes’ were given to the departing guests for a prosperous and happy tour. Mis Sanderson received, wearing black silk and lace, and a beige crinoline straw hat. Miss Cooper being in petunia silk, and Mrs Potter in grey and silver. Among the guests were Mcsdames Magnus, F. Cooper, Carter, Griffin, Jervis, Nevin, Bates, Newton, Misses Carter, Sullivan, M. Myers, Newton, Ford, and Scott.

A wedding which occasioned much interest in Wellington was that of Miss Lal Duthie, daughter of Mrs Duthie and the late Mr John Duthie, of Kelburn, Wellington, and Lieutenant Law. The ceremony took place on January 4, at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate, London, when the Rev. Bryenton-Pearce officiated. The bride was escorted by Dr M Naughton-Christie, and wore. an artistic gown of ivorv chiffon velvet, cut on very plain lines, with a V-shaped neck and long eleeves over the hands. She wore a tulle veil and orange blossoms, and carried* a sheaf of Christinas lilies. The bridesmaids. Misses Joan Tully, Rewa \yeston, and Law were in cream georgette and gold velvet, with cream felt hats with touches of gold. A reception was held after the wedding, about 100 guests being present. Mrs Duthie received, wearing wine-coloured chiffon velvet and skunk fur. and a felt hat to match. The bride and bridegroom, left later for the Continent, the former in crushed strawberry crepe de chine, French model, a hat to match and a fur coat. They will take up their residsnee at Portsmouth, Lieutenant Law being secretary to the Commandant there. Mrs Duthie will return to New Zealand in March.

The engagement is announced of Marjory Buxton Buckeridge, daughter of Mrs Albert Russell, of Wellington, to Noel Winearls, younger son of Mr and Mrs E. Atmore, of Wellington. ' The engagement is announced of Marie Christina, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex. Ballingall, of "Wellington, to Donald Scoular, eldest son of the late Mr Hugh Wilson and Mrs E. B. Wilson, of Wellington.

The engagement is announced of Miss- Alys Duncan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Duncan, to Mr Godfrey Westenra, of Christchurch.

Mrs P. Blundell and her . daughter have returned from a visit to New 'Plymouth. Mr and Mrs W. Deans have returned to the south after a visit to Sir Andrew and Ladv Russell, Hastings. Mrs J. D. Gray has returned from a visit to Auckland, and is at her home in Rona Bay.

Mrs and Miss Montague Laing are staying at .the Grand Hotel, intending to leave later for a yjsit to Rotorua. Miss 'Gladvg Cunningham who has been the guest >of Mrs Conn, 'of Dunedin, has returned to Wellington. Mrs and the -Misses Blackmore have ietuyned to Wellington from the Sounds. Mrs C. H. Izard has returned to Wellington from England by the Remuera. Miss Enid Bell has returned from England with her father,. Sir Francis Bell. Miss P. Massey lias returned to Wellington from Sydney. \ ~ Miss J. Coull has returned'to Wanganui from. Plimmsrton; .

Mr and Mrs A. M. Dunkley, who have been the guests of Mr and * Mrs At D. Dunkley, Christchurch, and Mrs S. Trail, Little River, have returned to Wellington from the eouth. , 'y Miss Jean .Shirtciiffe and. Miss Constance who have been motoring in Marlborougn, have le.ft Wellington foi a visit to the south. Miss Sybil Nathan is leaving next month for a visit to England. ■ ■ . Miss M. Gilfedder has returned to Wellington from Invercargill. ~

Miss Beryl Kinvig has returned to Wellington. from Christchurch. Mrs Gordon Hadfield and her children, of Paraparaumu, are the guests of Mrs J. D. Gray. - Mr and Mrs J. Coyle have returned from a trip to Rotorua, end are leaving cn Friday for their new home in Newcastle, N.S.W. Mr and Mrs W. B. Montgomery, of Kelburn, have left for a visit to Mount Cook and the Franz Josef Glacier. Mrs and Miss Buckleton, of Oriental Bay, are leaving shortly* to attend the wedding of Mr J. Buckleton (Kelburn) in Auckland. Mr and Mrs T. R. Lawson and family have returned from an extended motor tour of the North Island. Mr and Mrs Vincent Ward have returned from a tour, and have taken up their resiHeretaunga. CARTERTON, January 13. At St. Andrew’s Church, Cartertou, on Wednesday the marriage took place of Miss Jean W. Howie, elder daughter of Mr and "Mrs John Howie, of Carterton 1 , to Mr Lesli“ H. Waters, eldest son of Mrs fi--Waters, .of Masterton. Miss Agnes Howie was bridesmaid, and Mr Cyril Waters attended as best man.

; A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, when Miss Ina May Lawton, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs William' Lawton, of Wellington (and formerly of Masterton) was married to Mr Charles Arthur Ambrose, only son of the late Mr C. Ambrose and of Mrs H. A. Whitson. Wellington. The Rev. H. Watson officiated. Miss Elsie M'DowelL- was chief bridesmaid, and Miss Connie Rose (Masterton), niece of the bride, also attended. Little Betty Lewis made a dainty flower S. Lawton carried out the duties of best man. > On New Year’s Live the 'Tuki Waka’’ woolslied at Bideford was the scene of a happy gathering, when the friends of Mis C. Wrigley met to “ring out the old and ring in the new.” The shed was tastefully decorated with greenery, streamers, balloons,' etc., and. the evening took the form of a social and dance. Items were rendered by Miss R. Rosewarner; Miss G. Gibson. Miss G-. Wellington,' Mr A. E. Payne, and .Mr F. W. M'Courtie (Wellington).. On ths eve of her departure from Masterton to take up her residence in Wellington, Mrs Schofield, Pownall street, was the guest of honour at a number of farewell parties.

A quiet wedding took place at St. Luke’s Church. Gray town, on Friday, when Miss Ella twin daughter of Mrs J. "Workman, Main road, Greytown, was married to Robert, eldest son of Mr L. Downes, .Masterton. < The Rev. W. F. Stent performed the ceremony. The bridesmaid was Miss Winnis O’Kane; while Mr E. Downes officiated .as best man. ’ .»•-. .‘ - Mrs "W. Hayden, of Carterton, has gone to Te Kuit-i for a holiday. The Mavor' and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs T. Jordan, returned tr> Mastc.rton on Wednesday from a holiday at Taupo. ’ -

Mrs R. W. Roydhousc and family, of Carterton, are spending a month at Otaki Beach. Mrs Howard Jackson and family, of Carterton, have returned from a holiday at Paekakariri. Miss Ruby Earl, of Carterton, is spending her holidays in Wellington. Mrs James Steel and faniilj - are spending some time at Plimmerton. Mr and Mrs H. A. Corrigan? of Carterton, have returned after an enjoyabls holiday at Paekakariki. Mr and Mrs J. S. Connell, of Carterton, have gone bn a motor tour. The Misses J. and V. Burrell are the guests of Mrs P. Lee, Saitli, Carterton. Mr and Mrs Bloxham, ot Featherston, are in New Plymouth on holiday. Mrs A. J. Cooper, of Masterton, is at present visiting Auckland. Mrs Peter Cooper is visiting Wellington and staying at Island Bay. Mrs Bernstein, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs E. Carew Smyth, Lansdowne. Mrs Brockett, of Featherston, is staying with her sister, Mrs Neil Nelson, Masterton. Mrs J. J. Denbie and family, of Masterton, are in Wellington for the holidays. Mrs Barton, Lansdowne, is staying at Castlepoint. Mrs Henderson, of Dunedin, is staying with her daughter, Mrs R." M'Gregor, Upper Plain. Miss Banks of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Edgar, Lansdowne. MisS St. Clair Patterson, of Dunedin, has been spending the New Year-with hex sister, dSlrs H. Scales, of Castlepoint. Mr and Mrs F. Bassett, of St. Helier’s, who were the guests of Mr and Mrs E. Paton, Masterton, during the New Year holidays,, left Masterton on Wednesday for the Wairarapa Lake‘'before returning to Auckland. Miss V. Thompson' and Miss V. Lana have left Mastertoil on a tour of the South Sea Islands. . . \ Mr and Mrs J. J. Gravestock, of Masterton, Jare taking up their residence at Lower Hutt. ? 7 PALMERSTON NORTH. January 14. Amongst the visiting players for the Manawatu tennis tournament were Misses' M. Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), M. M'Farlane (Auckland), B. Witherow (Auckland), M. Riedy (Wellington); and M. White (Wellington), Mrs Melody and Mrs Campbell and Messrs Griffiths (Auckland), Clarke (Auckr land), Hage (Victoria), C. Malfroy (Wei-, lington), E. Gore (Wellington), Welsh (Masterton), and N. Wilson (Wellington). Mr and Mrs Malfroy and -family have returned to Wellington. ' Miss L. Macdonald is .the guest of Mrs M'Millan, at Plimmerton!' - Miss L. Randolph is spending a few weeks at Plimniterlon." : Miss L. Fannin is the guest of Mrs Hag--gitt. , •■> Mr B. Keiller has left for a trip Home, to England. ? Miss B. Thomas, ot Sydney, is visiting Mrs Knight, Newbury.

WANGANUI, January 13. Mr and- Mrs Sievwright, of Wellington, are at present visiting Wanganui.

Mr and Mrs G. M. Currie, who were spending a short holiday at Auckland, where they attended the Ellerslie race . meeting, returned this week.

Miss Peggy Scott, of Nelson, is spending the Raetihi school holidays in Wanganui with her sister, Mrs H. M'Nab. Miss May Bayly is spending a few days with Mrs O. L. Duigan at Kai-Iwi- Beach. Mr and Mrs Ingram and Mr Murray Ingram have returned to town after a very enjoyable motor tour in Hawke’s Bay district.

Mr and Mrs Graham Armstrong have returned from a motor trip to Taupo and Thermal Springs. Mrs M. E. Duigan spent Christmas in Wellington at the “Midland” with Mr and Mrs Denis Duigan. Miss Ola Patterson is spending a short holiday at Otaki and Wellington. Mr and Mrs T. Vaughan returned from

Napier and Taupo district this week. Major T. J. King, Mrs King, and Mrs R. J. Collins, of Wellington, are paying a visit to Wanganui this week. Mrs Bean gave a very pleasant evening for all her young friends to celebrate New Year’s Eve. . . . At Christmas time the usual fastivities were held at the Wanganui Public Hospital. The wards were all nicely decorated, and electric lamp shades of dainty pink added to the colour scheme. The children had plenty of story books, toys, balloons, and

good fun, and the nurses sang sweet Christmas carols on Christmas morning. Various friends and relatives supplied attractive paper hats in all gay colours, and Matron M’Kenna was greatly .pleased to receive a number of paper hats made by the infants at the Central Kindergarten. Mr and' Mrs W. Cunningham are spending a few weeks at their Kai-Iwi Beach cottags. A very pretty wedding took place at Knox Presbyterian Church, Gonville, on Thursday, December 30, when Elizabeth Fraser, of Wanganui, late .of Shetland Islands, was united in matrimony to James Johnson Smith (Hawera). Ths Rev. William Elliott officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr J. Fiaser, looked charming in a pretty- dress of ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with lace and pearls. Her veil was of embroidered silk net crowned with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of water lilies and Iceland poppies with streamers. Miss Flannigan attended as bridesmaid, wearing a dainty dress of shell pink crepe de chine and a hat to tone. She also carried a bouquet of ■water lil’es and Iceland poppies. Little Miss Jean Fraser, who -acted as flower girl, was suitably dressed in lavender crepe de chine, her hat being trimmed with lavender .Tiby bons and pink daisies. She carried a basket of pink daisies and lavender-toned flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. Young, who ably carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the bride's relatives, Mr and Mrs J. Fraser entertained the happy couple and their numerous guests at the. Town Hall, Gonville, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of, and an • enjoyable time was spent until well into the evening. The hall was decorated for the occasion, and *the tables tastefully laid out in lavender and pink. : ;Mrs Fraser wore a dress of ivory crepe de chine with an ivory hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers and fern. Mrs Smith, sister-in-law of the bridegroom) wore a smart blue crepe de chine frock with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and roses. After the breakfast the happy couple were farewelled at the station on their departure for the north, and received the best wishes of their many friends. The bride travelled in a smart navy blue costume and rink shaded crinoline hat. Mrs G. M'Gallum, of Christchurch, who has been spending a holiday with her brother, Mrs Allen, returned home last week. Miss G. Davis/ of Auckland, is spending a holiday here, and is the guest of Mrs Russell, Russellvale, Aramoho. FEILDING, January 14. Nurse Taylor, accompanied by her sister, Miss R. TayTor, has left Feilding on a short holiday trip to New Plymouth and the IWaitomo Caves. Miss E. Roe and Miss M. Batholomew are visiting Auckland. Miss Margaret Hill is visiting Auckland. Mr and Mrs P. Miles and family are spending a few weeks at Paekakariki. The engagement is announced of Dora, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Perrett, of Sanson, to Mr Selby D’Ath, of Kumeroa, Dannevirke. Miss M. Mahoney is on a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Redmayne and son have returned after spending 18 months In England. , Mr H. H. Richardson, with Mrs Richardson and family, have been on a short visit to Feilding. Mr Richardson, who was formerly head master of the Feilding District High School, is now an Inspector in the Auckland Education Board’s district. Mrs Noel Bignell, Wangahu, is the guest of Mrs C. Webster. Mrs Revington Jones is spending a short holiday with Miss Beattie, Paraparaumu. Miss M. Webster has returned after a most enjoyable holiday spent in Christchurch, New Plymouth, and Wanganui. Mrs David Bell and daughter have returned from Paraparaumu. Miss White, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs W. Perry, “ Highden,” Feilding. Mr ami Mrs Kingston, of Hamilton, are visiting Feilding. Mrs Atkinson, of New Plymouth, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Gavin, Feilding. Mrs Henry Hare has returned after spending a short holiday at Patea, Taranaki.

HAWKE’S BAY, January 14. Mr and Mrs W. G. Stead, “Flaxmere,” Hastings were in Auckland for the race W< Mr and Mrs C.ampbell, of Timaru, are on a visit to Wairoa, Mr and Mrs C. Dangbein, who have been visiting Mrs M’Kinnon, of Arapawanui, and Napier, have Returned to their home jn Nelson. . Miss P. Pilgrim, of Wellington, was m Napier for the holidays. " ’ - . . Miss L. Candy, of Hastings, is on a visit to Otaki. - . Mr and Mrs. Brodie,; of Rissington, are visiting Taupo. ■ ' Mrs Cotton M’Lean and her. two daughters, - Misses N. and V.- Cotton, of Napier, are visiting Taupo. , Mrs P. Canning, of. Waipukurau, is at present in Napier. Mr arid Mrs W. Le Bon Helleur have returned' to Napier after’ touring the South. Island. 1 ' Mrs Collinson, of. Palmerston North, whs in Hawke’s Bay for a brief stay. Mrs Inglis, of Napier, is the guest of her Bister, Mi sa Monktori, Russell street, Paliner-Bton-North; . ■ ® Mrs F. C. Moore is on a visit from Napier to Auckland: "s r -1 Miss M. Lowry, “Okawa,” Hastings;■ has been-.playing, -yi .the .Palmerston-- North and Auckland tennis tournaments, -'■ ■ /

Miss Scannell, of Hastings, was the guest of Mrs R. Hewat, of Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs Pegler, of Waimate, South Island, are visiting friends in Waipukurau and Hastings. ..... ' .

Mr and Mrs Wilson, of Remuera, Auckland, were in Hawke’s Bay for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Turner, of Dannevirke, were in Napier for a brief visit. Mr and Mrs Hodges, of Wellington, spent the holidays in Hastings. __ - Mr and Mrs O’Meara, of Hastings/ have returned from a holiday inotor trip of the Taupo district.

Mrs H. M. Keir has returned to Waipukurau after a visit to England. Mrs Margolionth and Miss Margolionth have returned to Hawke’s Bay after a visit to Australia. /

Mrs A. Avery is the guest of her mother, Mrs C. Beadle, Russell street, Christchurch. Mrs A. Small, of Hastings, is visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs R. D. Anderson, of Napier, were at Miorere for the holidays. Miss Haggitt, of Palmerston North, was the guest ,of Miss N. Fannin, Hastings, at the New Year. Miss R. Young, of “Rimu,” Tutisa, spent a holiday in Auckland and Hamilton. Miss Dinwiddie, of Napier, was at the Hot Springs Hotel, Morere, for the holidays. Mrs Ruddock, of Napier, was at Morere Springs for the holiday season. Miss Belle Napier, of London, arrived this week, and is the guest of her sister, Mrs J. Edgar. Miss Violet Herbert is at present staying at Dannevirke. > Mr and Mrs Blundell, of Waipawa, were in Napier for a short visit.

Mr and Mrs O’Neill, of Gisborne, were in Hawke’s Bay for a short visit. Mrs C. N. Watson, of Palmerston North, was the guest of her mother, Mrs S. Johnston, “Orua Wharo,” Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs Cyril Hunter, of Wairoa,, paid a visit to Napier. Mrs G. Tripe, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs F. Donnelly, Havelock Ndrth. Mrs Cook, of Gisborne, paid a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Miss Elsie Bowen has returned to Wellington, after spending Christmas with her parents, Mr and Mrs E. R. C. Bowen, of Napier. Mrs M. W. Brooks, of Napier, is on a visit to Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Kent, of Napier, are having a holiday in Auckland. /Mrs Beale, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs Wood.

Mr and Mrs Averill, of Alrig, Hawke’s Bay, have returned frpm a visit to England. Mrs Faulkner, of Havelock North, is visiting Gisborne.

Mrs' Sladden, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier. The engagement is announced of Gwendo-

line, eldest daughter of 'Mr and Mrs B. Gray, of “Waimarino,” Waipawa, to Edgar M., second son of Mr and Mrs W. /Wallis, of Porangahau, Hawke’s Bay. The engagement is announced of Miss Marjorie Lake, daughter of Captain and Mrs Lake, of Sydney and late of Napier, to Mr Douglas Dixon, mining engineer of England, who is at present in Sydney. The engagement is announced of Thelma Grace, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Pickering, of Napier, to David George, eldest son of Mr and Mts D. Kirk, of Hatuma, Hawke’s Bay. Sir John .and Lady Luke, of Wellington, spent a short holiday in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs A. M’Nicol, of Dannevirke, is on a visit to Auckland. HAMILTON, January 12. An enjoyable birthday party was-given by Mrs G. A. Hurd wood, “ Haslington,’’ at Hamilton, last week. The guest of honour was Miss Etta Hunt. The rooms were decorated-' with beautiful bowls of summer blooms. Those present were: Mr and Mrs V. Chitty, Mr and Mrs E. H. O’Meara, Mr and Mrs E. F. Peacocke, Mr and Mrs F. Luxford, Mr and Mrs Meldrum, -Mes’damcs J. Chitty, P. Gannaway, and O. M. Monckton, Misses H. Chitty, E. Cussen, C. Chitty,F. Peacocke, M. Cussen, M. Chitty, and V. Monckton. At Cambridge on Wednesday afternoon Mrs Allan gave an afternoon tea in honour of her sister. Miss Eastwood, of Nelson. The rooms were arranged with bowls of rich gaillardias and asparagus fern. Mrs Allan wore deep blue crepe de chine, and her sister had on a brown satin frock. Others present - were: Mesdames E. B. Cox, E. E. Roberts, and Neeley, Misses Cox, Gwynneth, and Christophers. A delightful evening party was given at “ Breton,’’ the home of Captain and Mrs D. "'Dillon, on Tuesday night. The rooms were decorated with pale pink roses. Mrs Dillon wore a soft black lace frock. • The guests were: Mr and Mrs A. Ramsey, Mr and Mrs P. E. Stevens, Mr and Mrs J. A. Kelly, Mr and Mrs F. A. Stevens, Miss Stevens, and Mr H. Dillon. Mrs J. F. Strang has returned to Hamilton from a trip to New Plymouth. Miss E. Hammond, of Hamilton, has been visiting Taupo. Mrs Monteith, of Auckland, has been staying in Cambridge. Mrs C. Tidy, of Marton, has been the, guest of Mrs H. Douglas, Hamilton. Mr and Mrs D. R. Caldwell have returned to Cambridge from a visit to their son at Glen Murray. Mr and Mrs J. E. Page have returned to Hamilton from a motor tour in Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs E. Carr, of Rotorua, have beeji staying in Cambridge. Miss Hanson, of Sydney, is spending a holiday in Cambridge. AUCKLAND, January 13. Social doings are at a deadlock at present, and no parties are being given, the reason being that apparently so many families are away at the seaside and other ’ pleasure resorts. The weather, however, is perfect, every day being one of glorious sunshine, and pleasure trips over the water to variouff”places in the gulf attract thousands, while the beaches are crowded. Mrs M'Culloch and her friend, Mrs de la Mare, are spending a couple of weeks at Kawau. , . x . , Mr and Mrs H. Horton "returned to Auckland last week after an interesting tour of

six months, spent in Great Britain. Mr and Mrs Alma Baker and Miss Baker are staying ’ at the Grand. The latter is taking up farming in the Dominion, and has acquired some 12,000 acres in the Tuakau district. , Mrs A. M. Burns, of Kelburn, Wellington, is staying with her sister, Mrs W. Field Porter, Ridings road, Remuera. Mr and Mrs Kent, of Napier,-are visiting Mrs B. Kent, Mac Murray road, Remuera. The Misses N. and D. Turton, of Riccarton, Christchurch, are spending a holiday in Auckland. • . • • ' Mrs Carte, of Eastbourne. Wellington/ is ' the guest of her daughter, Mrs H. Davy. at i 1 ’ Mrs H. • M. Didsbury and -family are on , holiday at Watheke Island.-’ i - Miss M. Triggs, of Napier, is visiting friends in Tauranga and Auckland. ; Mr and Mrs A. D. 5 Edgar, of Dunedin/ a're at the Royal spending a holiday in 1 Auckland; ’ •' Mr and Mrs Gaffney, • from Sydney, and / <who have been staying-at -the Hotel Cargen

with Mrs T. Cotter, have left for Wellington, where they will be the guefsts of Mrs Eric Riddiford.

WOMEN AND WOMEN’S PRO= GRESS IN 1926.

The past year has seen considerable progress the world over in improved rights and opportunities for women, and in matters affecting the family and care of children and young people. The most striking advances have been made in distant lands, notably in the Turkish Empire, where polygamy has been declared illegal, and women have been placed on a par with men in matrimonial status and divorce, and in rights of inheritance. So, though custom and social usage often lag a long way behind legislation, it seems that Turkish women will, before long, be on a footing with, their Western sisters in freedom and opportunities. Already the women of the towns have become modernised, and a few Turkish women have been given administrative posts such as have scarcely been conceded to women in advanced Western countries. In India feminine political progress has been sustained, and -women have been adiffitted to the Legislative Councils of Bombay and Madras.

In Britain, women leaders have been disappointed in their hopes of equalising suffrage rights by making women eligible to vote at 21 years of age, but it is probable that this reform will be carried during the current year. Our own country has made progress along several line§» Women have been made eligible as Justices of the Peace, and 18 representative women who have a fine record in public activities have been nominated. Others'** will be appointed during the year. In Britain and in Australia women have proved their usefulness in a judicial capacity, particularly in matters affecting women and children, and before long we shall probably be wondering why in this country there was much tardiness in utilising the services of well qualified women as Justices of the Peace.

A very important piece of domestic legislation is tlie Act passed this year which gives women equal rights with men as guardians of their children. And New Zealand has given the Mother Country a lead in the matter of national family allowances to aid poorer families. The new law provides for an allowance of two shillings weekly for each child in excess of two, up to 14 years of age when the family income does not exceed £4,jweekly. This small provision will be a relief to families in straitened circumstances, and it marks the beginning of a- new line of social legislation. In Australia a woman has been given an important position in the Social Service Association working under the Federal Capital Commission, and it may be anticipated that in coming years the Commonwealth Government will pursue the policy of employing capable women in the upper ranks of public service. Some important women’s conferences and gatherings have been held during the year: notably the Congress of the International Women’s Suffrage Alliance, which was held at Paris last May. To this over 40 nations, including the chief Asiatic countries, sent delegates. c Many matters of international social interest were discussed, and the meetings will be fruitful in furthering mutual knowledge and sympathy between the countries whose women met there and enjoyed the graceful hospitality of the french Government and people. Tlie conference of the Federation of University Women was held at Amsterdam, New Zealand University women being represented by Mrs Alan E. Mulyon, of Auckland. At both these assemblies the promotion of world peace and friendship was a foremost interest. To Britain one of the most significant and picturesque incidents of the year was the great peace pilgrimage of British women, who walked from all parts of the country to meet in a great demonstra tion at Hyde Park. Later there was a second great march of women to urge the immediate equalism of women’s suffrage rights. ’ On both these occasions public meetings were held at the various towns through which' the marching women passed, with the result of much stimulation of popular concern >r> the objects for which the demonstrations were organised. In other spheres besides political and civic affairs women have made advances. It seems likely that before long most of the Protestant Churches will admit women as preachers and ministers. At the recent conference of the Scottish Presbyterian Churches this measure was strongly advocated, and though the question was allowed to lapse it is certain to be brought up again, probably with more tangible result. .At present 10 young women are studying theology at Edinburgh. The fame of Miss Maude Boyden and Miss Picton-Turberville as preachers and clerical workers is aiding to remove the traditional prejudice against women in the pulpit. In New Zealand the question of admitting women to the ministry was opened in the Presbyterian Assembly by the Bev. W. J. Comrie. The English Wesleyan Conference has, passed a resolution making women eligible for the ministry on the same terms as men, with the provision that they must resign

their charges on marriage. And among the Congregationalists a woman, Miss Byles, has been elected president of the Yorkshire Congregational Union. The conservative University of Oxford has elected a woman, Miss Lynda Grier, principal of Lady Margaret Hall, to its executive body, and elsewhere various women have been appointed to important academic posts. A New Zealand graduate, Mts Benson .Wyman,-has been made'professor at the* British Columbia University.. This year’s death roll of eminent women is considerable. Perhaps the name ipost 'generally known to women throughout, the British Dopiiniqns .is that of the popular authoress, Annie Swan .. (Mrs BurdettSmith). ■ (Besides her success as a writer/. Annie Swan had a remarkable record in

civic and useful social activities, and in her later years her capacities were recognised by her election ag Mayor of her' home town in England. A name of European fame is that of Ellen Key, the Swedish Scotch-descended writer on woman’s equality and on education and child welfare, who passed away at the age of 75. BritaiiFhas lost an eminent scholar and archaeologist in the death of Mrs Agnes Lewis. She and her twin sister, Mrs Gibson, working together, discovered and deciphered an ancient parchment preserved at Mount Sinai, which is regarded as the most ancient copy of the Gospels that has come down to us. Mrs Lewis published many monographs on Syriac and Arabian learning- and tradition during her long years of research. She and her sister were each awarded in 1915 the biennial gold medal of the Royal Asiatic Society. A woman eminent in another line of scholarship was Dr Lilian Knowles, Professor of Economic History in London University, and author of “The Economic Development of the Overseas Empire” and other standard works.

A striking and picturesque personality has been lost by the premature death of Miss Gertrude Lothian Bell, of Mesopotamia, who did signal service for scholarship and for British interests in the East. Gifted with rare talents, courage, and power of personal influence, Miss Bell did notable work as explorer and archaeologist, winning the confidence of the Arabs among whom she worked. In the war period she did valuable service as a press correspondent in the near East, and after the establishment of the State of Iraq, she wag constituted a reconciliary official under its government. She died last year exhausted by unremitting work in the unhealthy climate of Mesopotamia. Eva Gore-Booth, another rarely-gifted woman who closed her career.last year, was eminent both as author and as a worker for improvements in the lot of industrial women. An Irishwoman, she displayed the Celtic gifts of- imagination and mysticism in her poetry, while her practical ability took effect in her long, battle for the rights of women trade unionists. Her death at a comparatively early age is a loss both to literature and to humanitarian interests.

Miss Emily Hobhouse, eminent for her reconstructing work in South Africa- after the Boer War, was another notable woman worker who died last year. America has lost a notable social worker and hygienist in Mary Wood-Allen, who formulated scientific temperance teaching in national schools.

Australians and New Zealanders, too, regret the death of Ada Cambridge, distinguished as a novelist, essayist, and poet, but best known by her Australian novels. Ada Cambridge came out to Australia in early childhood, and was one of the first' Australian women who attained literary distinction. A painful thrill, was caused in New Zealand by the intelligence received early in the year of the tragic death by burning of “Alien/’, who for such a long period was identified with the Otago Witness. Mrs Baker, who assumed the pen name of “Alien” when she quitted New Zealand for England, was a pioneer author and journalist-in this country. As “Alice” she for many years conducted the women’s department of the Otago Witness, and wielded great personal influence. She also wrote a large number of novels, which have enjoyed much popularity. Visitors to the women’s section of the Exhibition will recall the large place filled by her works on the the Department of New Zealand Authors. For many years “Alien’s” -weekly letter from England, recording social functions and events of public interest, was eagerly looked for and read with never-failing enjoyment by rodders of the Otago Wit- \ New Zealand has this year lost- many earnest women workers who. have occupied themselves with religion, social reform, and charitable work. Just lately New Zealand Roman Catholics have been

paying the last honours to Mother Mary Joseph Aubert, whose'long life of beneficence extended to the age of 91. She was a French ryoman by birth, but for 65 years was identified with New Zealand, being one of the devoted band of missionary Sisters established by Bishop Porripalier in the ’sixties. She did great work among the Maoris , f the Wanganui region, and later in Wellington was the founder of the Home of Compassion and other institutions for the unfortunate and the fallen. Each district and religious denomination .through New Zealand has lost some women workers who in- the sphere open to them have striven for human betterment and whose nariies will long be held in honour by those acquainted with their work and their lives.

A DOMESTIC QUARREL.

SEQUEL IN POLICE COURT.

DAUGHTER “BASHES” HER FATHER.

AUCKLAND, January 3. In the Police Court to-day George Ramsy Arnott was charged • with assault ing his wife, Margaret Arnott. Complainant alleged that defendant came home unexpectedly one morning, knocked he.r down and knelt on her chest. Complainant’s daughter said she witnessed the assault, and “tookrf’a hand by bashing her father on the head with a clothes brush.” She also took hold of a poker and a dumbbell with the objfect of settling matters. She admitted that a' man friend of her mothers was in the house at the time and that her father did not like the man coming to the house. Mrs Arnott,, who produced a doctor’s certificate describing her injuries, stated that Arnott had asaulted her on previous occasions. : 1 .

Under ■ cross-examiriation she admitted that some years ago 'her husband had petitioned against her in divorce, naming her man friend Ss co-respondent;, ’ but the”

parries had “made it up” again.' Shr owned a trotting horse and her friend trained it. ■" / / ’ ; '' Mr Hart/’who appeared for defendant - asked why her trainer should be found • ai' her bedroopi door, “Was he looking Tot , a cldthei/horse’?’’;/ '■ ?/">■■ '/ ? 1 ,. Defendant iri evidence denied the charge'.' ” He stated that his object was to “get at; '

lhe man and throw him out of the house.” He did not assault his wife, but merely brushed past her in the hall. She, in turn, grabbed him and held him until the man escaped. A gruesome object in the shape, of defendant's blood-stained shirt was produced. the result of his daughter’s attack with a clothes brush. The Magistrate, Mr Hunt, dismissed the charge. SETTLERS 'IN DOMINION. NEW ZEALAND’S GOOD POINTS. (From Oob Own Correspondent.) LONDON, November 30. . A Swansea man' “Who Hopes to Get There” offers some useful thoughts to ‘One Who Has Been There”—the “there” being New Zealand. The former, who looks forward to joining his son in the Dominion in the near future, considers—and rightly so—that it is unfair to judge the conditions of any country by the experiences of a very „ small minority of its people. Evidently the object of the previous correspondent of the South Wales Daily Post was “to warn intending emigrants to stay in this troubled old country of unemployment, unrest, and the dole, rather than take a risk in Britain overseas. . .

The. present writer ventures the opinion that it would not take a New Zealander five weeks to get surfeited if he came over here to t._ his luck, “I suspect home-sick-

ness plays a big part in the dissatisfaction of our Swansea friend in Palmerston. This is a factor which has to be faced, as, £ believe, everyone, gets it sooner or later, and is often irresistible. A return home for a few months usually cures the malady. Some emigrants do not count the cost first, and an example of this was brought to my notice by my son who sailed for New Zealand on July 30 last. He told me' that five chums on board signified their intention, after a week out, to return by the first available boat 1 Apparently they got homesickness unusually quick, or their wish-bones were where their back-bones should be. My eon had a warm welcome at Wellington, and found work very quickly at a much higher wage than in Swansea. He is delighted with the country and people, and .r?es his brothers to follow. WORK AVAILABLE. “I have many friends and relatives in various parts of. the Dominion, and all say there is work for those not insist o picking and choosing their localities and jobs. Of course, there is'some unemploy-. ment, but this is not very surprising when it is remembered that the annual increase by immigration alone is one per cent, of the population. It 'naturally takes a little time for a country, to absorb this rate of increase, which, if applied to Great Britain,

would mean 500,000 immigrants arriving hero annually. This would be appalling in a country where there is already as many unemployed aS there are inhabitants in the whole of New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND’S GOOD POINTS. “New Zealand has much to commend it to me besides its glorious sunshine:— “Ninety-eight per cent, of its people are British.

“Bolshevism cannot live there. “Income tax is 7d in the £ for the first £3OO assessable income (first £3OO free). “No dole. “Half its public* debt owing to its own residents. “Deposits in banks per head of population £76 16s 2d. “The relations between masters and men are very cordial, and every man has a real chance (the present and late Premier were farmers). “If ‘One Who Has Been There’ would care to get in touch with me, I may be able to give him much helpful information. although I am only ‘One Who Hopes to Get There.’ ” FROM DEVONSHIRE TO NEW ZEALAND. “It is not very often that a Plymouth tradesman sells off his business, realises his capital, and departs for a distant part of .the Empire,” says a writer in a Plymouth journal. “Mr George Pinhey, a George street tradesman, has come, I hear, to the conclusion that New Zealand is a great land of opportunity,. especially for his children, and so has sold up his business and departs on his long voyage early next month. “Mr Pinhey, although he took no part in civic . affairs, will be greatly missed at St. Andrew’s Church, and especially by the Church <f England Men’s Society, to which he has been a tower of strength for many years.. His frankness and evident sincerity, his constant cheerefulness, and the enthusiasm he threw into all his religious work will- make his place hard to fill.” HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS. Carpets can be freshened up by wiping with a strong solution of salt and water. When washing sateen or any cotton goods with a satin finish rinse in borax water to give a gloss. Furniture and . polished floors will never shine if polish is applied with a soiled cloth.

Turpentine will soften shoe polish that has become hard.

Finger marks on paint can be removed with a soft flannel wrung out of water to which a few drops of ammonia have been added. Two ounces of fuller’s earth boiled in half a pint of vinegar and the juice of three onions is splendid for removing scorch marks from linen.

After blankets and heavy woollen articles have been washed and dried it improves them to beat them lightly with an ordinary carpet beater. When cooking do not leave a spoon in anything that you want to boil quickly, because a spoon conducts the heat away from the liquid.

If you have occasion to dye any woollen articles dye some mending wool at the same time. Then yon have the exact shade for darns, if any become* necessary, without the trouble of “ matching*” Locks that are stiff and hard to turn should be oiled with a feather dipped in machine oil. Insert the feather through the keyhole and twist from side to side. This oils the parts and loosens dirt. Grease stains on a stove should be wiped off immediately with newspaper. Before cleaning the stove rub the stain with a cloth dipped in turpentine. Before pouring hot water in a glass put a spoon inside, then the glass will not crack.

, Old incandescent gas mantles, crushed to powder, are excellent for rubbing up gold p.nd silver jewellery. o When taking up linoleum to put away for future use roll it up with the pattern to the outside. This will save it cracking when it is unrolled. Add two or three tablespoonfuls of kerosene to the water in which white clothes are-boiled. It removes the stains and dirt, and helps to keep the things a good colour. If ferns are not doing very well give a fewTlrops of castor oil at the roots, and allow to stand in water for some hours. This treatment generally works wonders with the growth. Stains on the hands caused by peeling vegetables can be removed with powdered whiting. After applying it, rubbing it well into the fingers and under the nails, rinse well, and rub in a few drops of glycerine. A hole in an enamel bowl can be mended with putty. ’Press a small piece on the inside of , the bowl and a large piece on the outside. Press the putty down well, and leave in the open air until it is quite hard. Glass stoppers which are broken into the neck of a bottle may sometimes be removed as follows: —Melt the end of a stick of sealing-wax, press vertically and firmly down on to the broken plug of glass, and allow to harden for 10 minutes. Then warm round the neck of the bottle to expand it, pull on the stick of wax, and the plug will often come out with it.

A piece of salt about the size of a walnut put in the saucepan if an egg has cracked will prevent the inside from boiling out. , When fruit juice is spilt on table linen sprinkle at once..with salt to prevent a permanent stain. Vinegar in washing-up jvater removes grease, brightens china, and takes away disagreeable smells. Winter curtains, hangings, and so oh should be sprinkled with_dry bran before storing. Wire mattresses brushed ,over with ’aluminium paint will not rust.

To ensure puddings being light the flour must be well sifted.

HOME INTERESTS.

NORWEGIAN CREAM. Esquired: Two eggs, three ouncee of sugar, a-quarter of an ounce of gelatine, three tablespoonfuls of water and same of cream. Beat up the eggs with the sugar for five minutes. Add gelatine dissolved in water. Pour into a dish; when set, coved with raspberry jam, and pile the cream (whipped, and sweetened) on top. AN EXCELLENT FRUIT DRINK.' Half a pound of raspberries, strawberries, and currants, the juice of two lemons, one breakfastcupful of icing sugar, one quart of boiling water. Stalk and pick over- the fruit, then mash it to a pulp with a fork. Rub the icing sugar through a hair sieve, then add it and the lemon juice to the fruit. Now pour over the boiling water, cover the jug, and let it stand Tor twelve hours. At the end of that" time strain out the fruit and place the jug containing the drink on ice till wanted. AMERICAN LONG DRINK. One tablespoonful of the juice of any fruit, strawberry, orange, raspberry, etc., one tablespoonful of cream, soda-water. Put the juice and cream into a large tumbler, and fill up with soda-water; if possible, place on ice for a short time. There is a great variety of excellent bottled fruit syrups. These can be used in the place of the fresh fruit juice. ■<- "BRAISED CELERY.

Two heads of'celery, one carrot, one onion, half a* turnip, one ounce of butter, one pint and a-half of stock. Well wash and trim the celery. Put it in a pan of cold water and leave it for two hours. Then put it in a stewpan with enough’ cold water to cover it; bring it to the boil. Meanwhile melt the butter in a stew pan. Wash, peel, and slice the vegetables, put them with the butter, on these place the celery, and let them fry gently from ten to fifteen minutes. Now pour in the stock. Put the lid on the .pan and let the celery braise steadily for one hour and a-half, or until it is tender. If the stock boils away add - more. Tien cut

each head of celery into four. Have ready some finger-shaped pieces of buttered toast on a dish. Put on the celery, and brush each piece of it with a little glaze. Skim the stock in which the celery was cooked. Make and pour it round the pieces of toast. CUCUMBER SOUP. Three cucumbers, two ounces of butter, one tablespoonful of flour, one quart of stock, ' salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste, the yolks of two eggs, one teaspoonful of chopped tarragon. Peel and slice the cucumbers. Put them on a sieve, sprinkle with salt, and leave them to drain well. Next melt the butter in a stewpan, throw in the pieces of cucumber, and let them cook gently over the fire, without browning in the leapt. Stir in the flour and let that cook for a few minutes. Now add the stocky gradually with salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg to taste, and Tet this cook until the cucumber is tender, then rub the whole through a sieve, put it back into the pan, and make it quite hot again. Beat up the yolks of the eggs, pour them into the - soup, and stir it over ths fire for a few minutes to cook the eggs, but do not let it boil. Lastly, add the chopped tarragon, and serve the-soup in a hot tureen. SPINACH AND HAM TURNOVERS. Mince some cooked ham finely, and mix with some cold spinach. The latter should be cooked in the usual way, finely, chopped, and a lump of butter added. Season the mixture with pepper. Roll out a piece of pastry, and cut into rounds. Put some of the prepared mixture on one half, damp -the edges, and fold the other half over it (in the shape of a turnover), .and press the edges well together. . Put into a deep'' pan of hot fat, and fry until nicely browned. Drain and serve. Note.—lf liked, these may be egged and crumbed before being fried. A DELICIOUS WAV TO SERVE COLD HAM. Wash some rice and cook in boiling water (to which a little salt has been added) until tender. Strain and drain well. Add a lump of butter, and mix it in until melted; Season, with pepper and cool a little, then heap in. a dish. When thoroughly - cold, stand slices of ham and hard-boiled egg all round it, pour some mayonnaise on the top, and garnish with a.few capers and chopped parsley. If liked, slices of cold boiled chicken may be used with the ham.