WOMEN'S WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 91, Issue 14133, 9 August 1919, Page 5

WOMEN'S WORLD

(BY GIPSY.)

.Miss Bayley, of Wanganui, is visiting Mrs 11. Douglas.

The many friends of Mrs M. Quick will be pleased to learn that she is making good progress after her recent operation at Haeata. ****** Another gypsy tea, followed toy a dance, is to be held at the golf links to-day. All those who had such an enjoyable lime at the last one are eagerly looking forward to this. . • • • • Miss Ruth Strong, of Harapepe, formerly of Newton East school, Auckland, was farewelled by the staff of the West Christchurch High School at tea at Broadway’s, Christchurch, on the eve of her departure for South Canterbury. She left for Ashburton by the southern train next day and will take up her new duties at Westcrlleld.

A most successful five hundred evening was held in the Royal Cafe, Hamilton, on Thursday in connection with the Whitiora Croquet Club. A most enjoyable time was spent. T.ie scores resulted in Mrs Bennett and Mr Lowry 'carrying off the prizes, Mrs Mitchell and Mr Curling winning the "booby" prize. In the absence of the president, Mr W. W. Dillicar presented the trophies, and after a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Lowry, the party broke up., DELIGHTFUL DANCE. Mesdames English and Coventry were responsible for a delightful dance on Wednesday evening. It was given in S. Peter's hall, which was made quite gay for the occasion, wbile special attention had been given to the. floor. Miss Hawkins provided the inspiriting music, which kept the trioping feet flying into the early hours Claret cup was served during the dance, and the supper was very tasteful. The tables were ablaze with golden blooms and ferns. After soup had been enjoyed the usual farewell songs were indulged in ere making the final adieux. Mesdames English and Coventry made ideal hostesses, and every guest was 'carefully attended to. Amongst those present were Mesdames Bottomley, Clayton-Greene, M. Bell, Mao Diarmid, Whitehorn, C. Holloway, E. Wilson, O'Meara, Fabling, Cubitt, McWilliam, J. Ranstead, S. Fergusson and' Mfsses McCaw, Williams, A. McPherson,-White, von Sturdier, Gwynne, B. Hunter, C. Hunter, Gruar, T. Ring, D. Brewis, Empson, V. Brewi«, Coventry, McNico!. F. Jolly, Heywood, Furze, Z. Provii, Ranstead, and E. Provis. PLEASANT EVENING. A jolly evening was spent on Wednesday, 6th August, when Mr and Mrs Hodgkdnson entertained some young folk in the Whitora Bowling Club Pavilion. Owing to there being an even number of boys and girls, dancing was made the chief feature. A great deal of fun was derived from a guessing competition, Miss Sanders being the prize winnar. Mrs Hodgkinson entertained her guests in a frock of black crepe-de-chine, relieved with cream. Miss W. Hodgkinson wore a dress of sky blue crepe-de-chine and pink georgette; Miss N. Hodgkinson. blue silk and pink ninon. Those present were Misses L. Bennett, white silk; V. Bennett, white silk; V. Tait, dark green velvet; M. Hodgson, white silk; M. Clothier, blue silk; M. Higginson, black velvet and ninon; C Burrows, black silk and white laee; 0. Rayson, black silk and blue satin; N. Thorburn, white crepe de chine. R. Sanders, white

silk. G. Ingpen, white silk. U. King, pink voile; N. Coombes, black silk and cream crepe de chine; \Y. King, blue flowered voile; D. Portgate, white net; T. King, white silk, poplin and ninon. A JOLLY DANCE. The Nurses' Home, at the hospital, was the scene of a jolly dance on Monday evening. The occasion was in commemoration of the passing of examinations with honours, by all the nurses who entered, and a little recreation after i their long studies. The rooms were prettily decorated with flowers, the music good, and partners plentiful—in fact, everything was favourable for a real good time, and in consequence everyone spent a happy evening. WEDDINGS. Mcdonald —blackett. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Kio Kio Hall on Wednesday, 23rd inst. Rev. J. McFarlane officiated and Mrs Birchali presided at the piano. The contracting parties were: Miss Louie Blackett, daughter of Mr W. E. Blackett, of Kio Kio, and Mr A. McDonald, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty in a white voile dress with the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids, Miss M. McDonald (sister of the bridegroom) wore a pretty blue voile dress, and Miss J. Cooper wore a pink voile dress. All carried shower bouquets, presented by Miss M. McDonald. The bridegroom was attended by Mr W. Blackett (brother of the bride) as best man, and Mr B. Thurgood acted as groomsman. The hall was prettily decorated by the friends of the happy pair. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to Hill Crest, Mr J. B. Cooper's residence, where upwards of 50 sat down to the wedding breakfast, prepared by Mrs Cooper, which was a guarantee of its success, and on this occasion she fairly surpassed herself. The following toasts were honoured—"The King," "The Bridal Pair," Rev. J. McFarlane—the bridegroom; "The Bridesmaid," Mr A. McDonald —Mr W. Blackett; "Parents of the Bride," Mr Budge—Mr W. E. Blackett; "Mr and Mrs Cooper," Mr Dempsey—Mr Cooper. The wedding presents were numerous and costly. The happy couple caught the 5 p.m. train for the north, where the honeymoon is being spent. BATEMAN—NEIL. A very pretty wedding was solemnised by Rev. J. T. Burrows on WeJnesday at the residence of Mrs Philip Drinkwater, Kainui, Taupiri, which was tastefully decorated with ferns and flowers. The contracting parties were Mr A. K. Bateman, eldest son of Mr John Bateman, Kainui, and Miss F. E. Neil, of Tauwliare. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Gerrand, wore a dress of hand-embroidered silk voile, trimmed with silk lace, with the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet. One of the bridesmaids (Miss Aiiien Neil) was attired in a dress of pretty embroidered silk muslin, and carried a bouquet of pink oarnations. The other bridesmaid (Miss Grace Drinkwater) wore a white embroidered, voile dress with blue sash, and carried a small basket of flowers. The bridegroom's brother (Mr Prank Bateman) discharged the onerous duties of best man. The bridegroom's present lo the bride was a handsome dress ring and bouquet, and to each of the bridesmaids he gave a goid brooch. The honeymoon will be spent at Rotorua.