WOMENFOLK

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18612, 14 November 1928, Page 13

WOMENFOLK

By

“ STELLA."

Mrs Cecil Kelly is spending a short holiday in Dunedin. Miss H. Jamieson (Buenos Aires) is a guest at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs B. Moore, sen., and Mr and Mrs S. J. Moore are leaving this week on a holiday trip to Australia. Mrs A. E. Campbell and Miss Patricia Campbell (Queensland) are guests at the United Service Hotel. Mrs A. E. Currie and Miss Betty Currie (Wellington) arrived by the ferry steamer this morning, and are staying with Miss Russell (Avonside). Mrs R. Barker, and Miss P. Barker, of Gisborne, who have been spending a holiday in Christchurch, will leave for the north this evening. The engagement is announced of Evelyn, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. J. Barson, Spreydon. Christchurch, to Frank Gordon, fourth son of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Hevwood, late of Te Hana, North Auckland. The engagement is announced ot Thelma, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Cooper, Maitland Avenue, East Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, and Fred, eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Dry. Christchurch, New Zealand (late of Melbourne, Victoria). Miss Emily Mary Nutsey, matron of the Hawera Hospital, has been appointed Lady Superintendent of the Auckland Hospital, in succession to Miss A. Taylor, who retires early next month. Miss Margaret Broun, at present first assistant to the Lady Superintendent, retains her position, and Miss Alice V. INI. Cussen, matron of Franklin Memorial Hospital, was appointed second assistant. Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:—Mr D. Golightly (Wellington), Mrs John Taylor, Mr E. W. Taylor (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs T. H. Sherwood, Mrs T. V. Bishop, Mr C. O. A. Collings (Wellington), Mr S. Gibson (Palmerston North), Mr L. Craig (Timaru), Mrs W. Simpson Mar.ton), Mrs F. C. de Lambert (Ethelton)v Mrs and Miss West (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. Corlett (Oamaru). Miss Eileen Hunter, who has been visiting England for the last eighteen months, returned home last week by the Maloja. She had a delightful holiday in England and Scotland, and then went on the Continent to France, Italy, Switzerland and Holland. While away she interested herself in the Girl Guide movement, and was fortunate enough to be present at the Imperial Camp held at Foxlease, when H.R.H. Princess Mary visited the Guides, who numbered some 300, and were gathered from all parts of the Empire. One of the most treasured possessions of Miss Margaret Bannerman, the famous London actress coming to Christchurch under the J. C. Williamson regime, is a platinum tie pin, presented to her by Dame Nellie Melba, which has Melba’s name in entwined letters, monogram style. Miss Bannerman has had the gift made into a bracelet, with a beautiful platinum chain encircling the wrist. It is quite the daintiest thing imaginable, and the lovely Canadian, now one of the idols of London theatregoers, intends to wear it always, for luck, and because of the esteem in which she holds the famous donor. Recent visitors to the White Star, Queenstown, include:—Mr R. H. Cooke (London), Mr W. S. Macpherson (Edinburgh), Mr M. White (Belfast), Miss Larsen (New York), Mr and Mrs H. Helling (Medan, Sumatra), Mr N. W. Forgan (South Australia), Miss L. Higham (Sydney), Mrs Winter (Auckland). Mr and Mrs Blake, Miss Costelloe, Mr Blair (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Barret (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Hayward (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs J. Skinner, Mr W. Lucas, Mr W. Stephen, Mr H. Robinson, Mr M. Walker, Mr R. F. Brough, Mr L. Walsham, Mr F. Parsons, Mr C. Randle, Mr A. Mathieson (Dunedin), Mr W. Walker (Invercargill), and Mr M’Taggart (Cromwell 1 ). A pre-poll rally under the auspices of the North Brighton Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in the Baptist Church on Monday evening. Miss B. M. Harband presiding over a large attendance of members and friends. The Dominion president (Mrs T. E. Ta}-lor) was welcomed by Miss Harband, and delivered an address on women’s part in the uplift of the nation, giving an interesting account of her experiences at the Pan-Pacific Conference. Miss Harband also spoke on the licensing poll, and Mrs Goring told of her work amongst the women of the West Coast. One new member was initiated. Musical and elocutionary items were contributed by Mesdames Beaton, Eames and Golman and Miss K. Instone. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Ta3 r lor for her inspiring address. At the conclusion of the meeting a dainty supper was served.

Coconut Kisses.—Make some plain fondant, but add a tablespoonful .of cream to a pound of sugar before the egg is added and an ounce of desiccated coconut. Form into round or oval sweets and roll in coconut before putting them to dry. Half of them may be coloured pink.

A CHRONICLE OF SOCIAL EVENTS.

WEDDINCiS. LONG—KEELEY. A wedding was solemnised at St Stephen’s Church, Ashburton, the contracting parties being Emma Pretoria, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs 1 G. Keeley, Ashburton, and Robert Beaven, son of Mrs Long and the late Mr W. Long, Ashburton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev A. J- Petrie, Mr Thompson presiding at the organ. The bride wore a gown of cream crepe de chine, trimmed with lace and pearls, with a spray of orange blossom across the front. She wore a beautiful handembroidered veil, caught with a coronet of orange blossom, and a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of white lilies and maidenhair fern. Her two sisters attended as bridesmaids. Miss Beatrice Keele3 r wore a charming frock of blue crepe de chine, with streamers to match, which fell from a posy on her shoulder. She wore blue tulle on her hair, and carried a bouquet of pink and blue flowers. Miss Nellie Keeley wore pink crepe de chine, made in the same style as her sister’s frock, pink tulle in her hair, and she carried a bouquet of pink and blue flowers. Each wore a string of pearls, the gifts of the bridegroom. Little Mavis Chambers, cousin of the. bride, made a charming flowergirl in a pink silk frock, with a wreath of roses round her hair. She carried a posy of pink flowers, and wore a gold armlet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended b\ r Mr C. Johnson as best man, and Mr Giles Keeley,as groomsman. After the -wedding ceremony the breakfast was held in the Hampstead Hall, whei*e the bride and bridegroom received many presents. Later Mr and Mrs Long left for the north by motor, the bride wearing 1 a blue art silk frock over which she wore a rose-coloured velour coat trimmed with grey fur, and a crinoline hat to match. THE REV ALWYN K, WARREN AND MISS LAWS. LONDON, October 3. Canon J. B. Seaton, Principal of Cuddesdon and Bishop-Designate of Wakefield, assisted by the Rev H. W. Blackburne, D. 5.0., M.C., vicar of Ashford, Kent, and the Rev G. Mostyn Prichard, officiated yesterday afternoon at Hol> r Trinity Church, Sloane Street, at the marriage of the Rev Alw3 r n K. Warren, of the Clergy House, Ashford, Kent, 3'ounger son of Major and the late Mrs T. J. C. Warren, of Penlee, Te Aute, New Zealand, to Miss Doreen Eda Laws, of Court Lodge, Great Chart, Kent, only daughter of Captain and Mrs C. F. Laws, late of Southampton. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a picture gown of ivory satin, with a girdle of pearls and gold bugles, and a train of gold tissue veiled with Brussels lace. Her tulle veil was held in position by a high coronet of orange blossom, and a bouquet of yellow roses and white heather was carried. The bridesmaids, Countess Thelma Metaxa, a cousin of the bride, Miss Mary Warren, a sister of the Miss Marjorie James and Miss Mary James, wore geraniumred stitched velvet hats, with dresses and coatees of georgette in the same shade, embroidered with gold and selfcoloured threads. Their bouquets were composed of carnations to match. Mr 11. R. Bathurst Norman was the best man, and after the ceremony a reception was held.