WOMAN'S WORLD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10756, 30 April 1913, Page 7

WOMAN'S WORLD.

AUCKLAND. Preparations for the festivities next week when we shall have our very own warship, H.M.S. New Zealand, in harbour, are going on apace. The citizens' ball promises to be a most successful function. His Excellency the Governor, and the Countess of Liverpool, have consented to be present; and the Prime Minister and Mrs and Miss Massey (the latter, by the way, made her debut at the citizens' ball in Wellington last week), and the Hon H. D. Bell, with Mrs Bell and the Mioses Bell (2), who have just arrived from England after a long absence, are also to be present.

A garden party is to be given at Government House on May 1 by their Excellencies, the Governor and Lady Liverpool, in honour of Captain Halsey and the officers of H.M.S. New Zealand, for winch a very large number of invitations have been issued. Two or three private danoes aie also spoken of. The " hat-pin " by-law was passed by the City Council last week; and one wonders who will bo the first woman to be summoned for committing the offence. It reads as follows:—"No person shall, in any street or public place, or in any tram-car or other public conveyance, wear any liatrpin which protrudes in such a way as to be a source of danger to any person." The engagement is announced of Miss Eileen Bell, daughter of Mr Henry Bell, of " Cedarstrom," Cambridge, to Mr R. S. Whitley, son of Mr W. S. Whitley, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. The autumn "show of the Auckland Horticultural Society took place in the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday of last week. Coming, as the chrysanthemum does at a time when there are hardly any other flowers, it is small wonder that it is so beloved a bloom. Miss V. Plummer was successful in gaining two awards in the amateur section, coming first with three Japanese chrysanthemums and second with six distinct varieties of chrysanthemums. Mrs Arthur Myers, as usual, had a lovely display of pot plants, ferns and coleus from her conservatories, but there were no other successful women competitors. The show was declared open by the Mayor (Mr C. J. Parr) in the presence of a large and representative gathering. The Bishop of Auckland and Mrs Crossley have returned from holidaymaking at the Great Barrier Island, a place which is fast becoming a pleasure resort for those desirous of taking the rest cure or living tho simple life. Mrs Norman Williams, of Grange Road, .Mount Eden, has issued invitations for a ball in honour of the reining out of her only daughter, Miss Janie Williams. Tho Society of Arts Hall, Coburg Street, is to bo the scene of the function.

Mrs Macandrew, of Epsom, Auckland, lias been appointed musical accompanist to the Gisborne Competitions Society.

Mr and Mrs Erven Troutbeck (Hawko's Bay) aro amongst many other southern visitors at present in Auckland..

Lord "Whitburgh, liis mother (Ladv "Whit-burgh) and his sister (the Hou Mips Borthwick), who havo been touring Australia, hare arrived in Auckland. The party intend to tour tlio dominion, and are at present viewing the sights of Rotorua and tlio surrounding country, with Mits Nora Gorrie (Epsom) as their guest. They will return to England next month by the Lniou Steamship Company's new steamer, the Niagara, supposed to be the only unsinkable ship afloat. There was a pleasing little ceremony at the Auckland Girls' iligli School last Friday afternoon, whop. Mrs Dawes, president of the Literary and Educational League, presented the prizes to the winners of the esssy competitions,

the first prize being the book sent from Queen Mary's library. The winners were:—Seniors: Miss Eleanor Bayne 1, Miss Edna Baylis 2, Miss Jessie M'Culloclx 3, all pupils of tlie Grammar School. In the junior section Miss Nora Wrigley, Master Fred M'Donald and Miss Elsie Reed were first, second and third respectively. Many busy collectors were about on Saturday, when the annual street collection of the St John Ambulance Association was made. Over £350 in all was collected. The Misses Stella and Madge M'Lean, of Mount Albert, Auckland, left last week for Wellington, en route for England, where they are intending to further study musio. Mrs E. M. Dunlop and Miss Iris Dunlop, who have been visiting relatives in Gisborne, have returned to Auck. land.

The Bishop of Melanesia, Dr C. J. Wood, left Auckland last week in the Southern Cross, the mission steamer, for the Islands. For the last fortnight of his stay here, the Bishop was the guest of Mr and Mrs Harry Nolan, St Stephen's Road, Parnell. The Hospitality Committee of the Victoria League have arranged to farewell Dr and Mrs Hope Lewis on May 8. in the Piccadilly Tea Rooms, and the members are requested to attend in full force. Miss Amy Holland, who has acted as secretary to the League since its inception, is also intending to take a trip to England ,and is leaving Auckjand next week on her travels. Miss May Colegrove is to undertake her work until she returns, which will not be before the end of the year. The Mayoress (Mrs C. J. Parr) was "At Home" to the citizens of Auckland on Tuesday afternoon of last week in the concert chamber of the Town Hall, which had been transformed into a reception room for the occasion. Chrysanthemums of all shades and varieties were everywhere. Tea was served at one end of the hall, and Burke's Band played selections throughout the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Parr received their visitors at the entrance to the hall, the latter gowned becomingly in pale apricot satin, veiled with ninon, with coatee effect of floral silk veiled with ninon, and large black hat with drooping feather. Another lir. 3 tess of th 9 past week has been Mrs Sehvyn Upton, whose garden party was most successful. The Bavarian Band played charming selections throughout the afternoon. _ Mrs Upton wore a lovely frock of white embroidered ninon and lace made tip over black charmeuse, and large black hat with drooping white feathers. _ Tea was daintily served in the diningroom.

Miss Marnie Hesketti's tea party was given for her girl friends. A great attraction was the presence of a very clever fortune-teller, who was kept more than busy all the time. Several of the guests contributed vocal items.

"With the passing away of Mr Samuel Vaile—which event took place last week at liis residence in Araey Road. Remuera, at the advanced age of eighty-live _ years—another _of the interesting links of the old pioneer days of Auckland has been broken. Mr Vaile is survived by his widow, two sons, and two unmarried daughters. Very general has been the regret expressed throughout Auckland at the passing away of Mr Thomas Finlayson, i at his residence in Remuera. Mr Finlayson's health had been indifferent for some months past, and it was known for some weeks that there was no hope. He was buried at Purewa Omctery. a large number of mourners following the remains to their last resting place. Mrs Finlayson and her I four sons have the smypathv of a large circle of friends #dn their bereavement April 23. CI/AUDJA

CORRESPONDENTS' LETTERS.

WELUffGTOtf.

E-stimatos vary as to the of people- who have visited H.M.tJ. New Zealand, but iu is certainly well oyer f'o.ooo, s, great many of thorn being children. Courtesy and civility have always greeLed them 011 board, and the

whole ship, excepting the captain's and _ officers' quarters, is thrown open for inspection by the public. A cricket match between the officers and a team from the Wellesiey Club attracted a number of spectators to Waiwetu on Saturday afternoon, tea being provided by the Wellesiey Club in a marquee on the grounds. The same afternoon saw the opening of the golf season at the Wellington Club's links at Heretaunga, where there were many guests. The Club Ball was a very large affair, so much so tliat dancing was an impossibility_ until later on in the evening, and it was a matter of difficulty to move about. The decorations of dahlias, autumn foliage, asters and colmea were beautifully arranged and the halls and corridors had tall palms and ferns arranged in clumps. In the winter garden there were the cosiest of sofas and chairs set in a bower of greenery. The supper was a most elaborate one, and all the details had been most carefully thought out. Captain Halsey was present with many of his officers, they, with the other guests, being received by the president of the club and Miss Skerrett. Miss Skerrett wore white satin draped with lace and ninon; Lady Stout a trained gown of brocade with jewelled embroideries; Mrs Dunoan, pastel liberty satin with lace draperies; Mrs Pearce, blue satin and ninon; Miss Pearce, white ninon and silver; Mrs Nathan, black crepe de chine and lace; Miss Nathan, palest pink crepe de chine; Miss Collins, white satin and ninon; Mrs Riddiford, hydrangea satin veiled with lace and ninon; Miss Stout, white ninon and lace; Mrs Johnston, pastel brocade, draped; Miss Brandon, ivory satin with a corsage of lace; Miss I. Brandon, pale pink ninon; Mrs Young, pale blue crepe de chine; Miss Miles, pale apricot charmeuse; Mrs Massey, black crepe de chine and jet; Miss_ Massey, who made her debut, was in white ninon over satin with delicate lace.

The Orphans' "At Home" was a large and successful affair, the guests of honour being Captain Halsey and the officers of H.M.S. New Zealand. Red and white decorations, together with plenty of greenery, made the ball effective, and much talent was displayed by the Orphans, who contributed to the programme. _ An item specially enjoyed by the visitors was a haka danoe by a band of Maoris. Mrs Massey wore grey satin with a saxe-blue velvet coat; Miss Msssev, white ninon sewn with crystals; Lady Stout, grey crepe de chine, grey coat; Lady Williams, grey ninon ard lace; Mrs Herdman, pale pink satin, coat of saxe-blue; Mis Collins, black satin and jet; Mrs Rolleston, black charmeuse ; Mrs North (England), black crene de chine. On Tuesday there was a little danco given by Miss Johnston, at which several of the officers were present. On the preceding night Lady Stout gave a dance for her daughter, at which Prince George of Battenberg was one of the guests. Mrs Massey and Miss Massey have accompanied the Prime Minister to Auckland for the visit of H.M.S. Now Zealand. Mrs and Miss Marshall have returned to Wanganui after a stay here.

Mrs Bidwill is back in the Wairarapa after a few days here. Mrs Joseph is back after her trip to England. April 24. MARIE.

RAN3IORA.

The members of the Rangiora Polo Club gave a most enjoyable dance in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday even-

ing. The hall was tastefully decorated with the colours of the Rangiora and Northern" Clubs—and one of the adjoining rooms was comfortably furnished for sitting out. A dainty suppei was served, and altogether the evening was a success. Among thoee present were:—Mrs J. Ma<xlonald f wearing black satin with spangled overdress; Mrs W. Chapman, black satin; Mrs Cunningham, black satin; Mrs EL Ensor, black satin; Mrs Bailey, blac& mervilleux- silk, with jet trimmings; Mrs Van Asc'h, white satin, lace over-* dress; Mrs A. Fear, blue satin, lace overdress; Mrs Ftee, orange cniffon j Miss Clifford, cream satin, blue tunic; Miss M. Clifford, pink and champagne frock; Miss Ogle, black satin with' cerise; Miss Steele, pink silk: Miss Chapman, oyster poplin 5 Miss M. Cunningham, white satin; Miss E. Cunningham, white satin, lace trimmings; Miss Maofarlane, white satin, overdress of lace; Miss Bailev, blue satin; Misa Harrison, Paisley frock; Miss Joint. (Temuka), black velvet j Miss Fear, white chiffon taffeta; Mws Scott, goldspangled ninon; Miss I. Scott, white satin, silver overdress; Miss Harkneaa, orange satin; Miss Free, white satin; Messrs H. Acton-Adams, H. Ensor, J. Maodonald, Yan Asoh, Hope, D. Chapman, H. Chajpman, H. Maofarlane, Johnston, Olney, Kember, Reese, Fear (2), Blunden, L. Ensor, Turnbull, Free, Upton, H. Bailey, Russell, E. Good, Dp Thompson and Captain Salmonson.

Miss Joynt is the guest of Mre Cunningham, " Orui." Miss B. Jones is visiting AsKburton. Miss Steele is staying with Mrs Maodonald. Dr Will has gone on a visit to Australia, and Dr Thompson is taking hia place until his return. April 20. OLTVE.

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On Thursday evening Mrs Hosting gave a bridge party as a farewell to Mrs Edmond, who leaves shortly for England. Among the guests were Mrs Theomin, Mrs Hart, Mre Barrock (Melbourne), Mrs Woodhouse, Mrs O'Neill, Mrs Moore, Mrs Ferguson, Mrs C. Rattray, Mrs Carr, Mrs Stock, Mrs Batchalor, Miss Hosking, Misa Webster, Miss K. Ulrich, Miss Rattray, Miss Sise, Miss Denniston and Miss C-arew.

On Friday evening Mrs Lesley Wilson gave a small bridge party as a farewell to Mrs Oldham and Mrs Edmond. Among those present wera Mrs Cheeseman, Mrs Stock, Mrs Finch, Mrs M'Master, Mrs Moore, Mre Carr and Mrs Black.

On Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs W. A. Moore gave a bridge party at their house in Mornington. Among those present were Dr and Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Rattray, Mr and Mrs Oldham, Mr and Mrs Edmond, Mrs Hosking, Mrs Butterworth, Dr and Mrs S. Batchelor, Mr Hunter and Dr Williams. A very dainty supper was served in the dining-room. Sir Natt Kettle (Napier) returned north lfrst week.

Mrs Sargood has returned from Wanaka Station, where she has beea living for some months.

Mrs John Ewen and her small son hare returned from Wellington. Miss F. M'Lean has returned after a brief visit to Sydney. Mr and Mrs Donald (Christchurch) are staying at Onslow House. Miss K. M'Lean has returned after 1 paving visits in Christchurch and Oamsfii.

Miss Irvine (St Clair) left on Sunday for a trip to Europe. Mrs George Stcuart (Crookston) is staying with Miss Steilart, Heriab Row,

Dr Scott returned from England c&>. Tuesday with his daughters, MissnU Marion and Helen Scott, who have been finishing their education in Scot* land. Irs and Miss Holdsworth hare gon« to join Mr Holdsworth in en route for America and England. April 24. VERITY, '