WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13851, 31 August 1918, Page 6

WOMEN'S WORLD

Mrs R. Rainger of Devonport is :>t Brighton. • • • • • Miss P. Kemp has been visiting Miss Heywood. • • • • t Mrs Empson, of Te Avvamutu, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs C. J. Banton. • • • . Mrs Westoby is away in Auckland on a health holiday. • • • • Mr and Mrs Buckleton, who have been staying with Mrs W. H. Hume, have returned to Auckland. » • • • The engagement is announced of Lieutenant Charles H. G. Snow, latereturned from the front, and Miss M. G. Baillie, daughter of the late Mr T. D. H. Baillie and Mrs Baillie of Otorohanga and grand-daughter of Hon. \V. D. H. Baillie, M.L.C. Lieutenant Snow was a member of the 9th Reinforcement draft that left Hamilton on the 18th October, 1915 for the front. • • • • « Probably the New Zealand record for war knitting is held by Mrs Gardiner, of Rangataua, on the Main Trunk line, who has knitted 335 pairs of socks for the boys at the front, all of which have been duly forwarded. Tiie old lady is over 70 years of age, and her eyesight is not good. *•• • ' • On Friday, Miss Mackey, on behalf of the pupils of the Newstead School, presented Miss Johnston with a handsome leather suit case. Miss Johnston, who has been assistant at Ncwstead for nearly two years, has endeared herself to tin; children, and her resigation is a matter of general regret. • • • • • After a pleasant motor run on Thursday, the returned men in hospital wei'c entertained by Mr and Mrs Matthews at their residence, River Road. The weather was lovely, and outdoor games were set going and very much appreciated by the men. Some were initiated into the mysteries of croquet and others enjoyed billiards and tennis. After a delicious tea, music was indulged in until home time. Mrs Matthews wore a frock of black taffeta, and was assisted in the musical entertainment bx Mrs H. C. Ross and the Misses Jolly (2) and Kibblewhite. The vote of thanks was carried with ciieers. • • • • Mr and Mrs W. W. Dillicar entertamed the returned soldiers in hospital on Monday at their residence at Whitiora. A most enjoyable musical afternoon was spent. Song and choruses were sung by the visitors and solos were contributed by Mesdames Dillirar and Nixon (Cambridge) and Misses Chapman and Matheson while Mrs Prenton gave a recitation and Mrs Dowley a piano selection. The hostess received her guests in a gown of maroon cloth with rich oriental trimmings, and was indefatigable in looking after the comfort of everyone. A hearty vote of thanks was carried in the usual manner by the men ere they took their leave. • • • • • Mrs J. Kerr gave a delightful "at home" at her residence, Frankton, on Wednesday afternoon. The rooms were beautifully decorated with daffodils, freizias and pink camellias, one room being allotted to cards and the other to music. Mrs Kerr wore a gown of black silk and rose ninon over net, and soon had her guests interested in the amusements provided. Miss Rothwell was victorious at the five hundred tournament, and Mrs Beeston came second. Mesdames P. Hunt, Recce, Swarbrick and Rogers contributed the musical items, and Miss 0. Jolly sans some solos very sweetly. A dainty tea was provided during the afternoon and a happy time passed. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Beeston, O'Meara, Reece, Mears, Heywood, W. H. Hume, Storey, ' Hunt, Rogers, T. Jolly, Pillar, Furze, F. T. Wilson, McLeod, Hurdwood, Bamford, Swarbrick, Peacocke, and Misses 0. Jolly, Watty, Rothwell and Watson.

(By "Gypsy.")

WEDDING. CUBIS— HASTIE. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul's Church, Cambridge, on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. q S Cook, the contracting parties being Mr H. Cubis and Miss Grace Hastie. The bride, who was beautifully gowned in a dress of grey Georgette crepe relieved with pink, and embroidered back and front, with a smart black hat trimmed with silver and grey, was given away by Mr Williamson in the unavoidable absence of her father. She was attended by Miss Doris McGlasham of Te Aroha, who wore a cream embroidered voile dress and sage green hat. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr W. Cubis, who recently returned from the front. After the ceremony the party sat down to a sumptuous wedding greaki'ast at "Kenilworth," the table being beautifully decorated by Mrs Cubis. The centre of attraction at the table was the magnificent three-tier cake. About 50 guests sat down and the usual toasts were honoured, including those of absent brothers at the front.' The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a beautiful cameo ring, and to the bridesmaid a silver jewel case. The presents were numerous, anil among them were cheques and a fine silver tea set.

The happy couple left in the evening for an unnamed destination, the bride wearing as travelling dress a navy blue tailored costume.