LADIES' WORLD

Waikato Times, Volume 93, Issue 14493, 16 October 1920, Page 8

LADIES' WORLD

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Mr and Mrs Caber Harrison have gone to Auckland for a few days. • • • Mrs E. J. Mcars has returned from a short visit to Taihape. • • f Mrs H. T. Gillies has returned from a holiday at Napier. * » a Miss P. Hay of Auckland is visiting Mrs .1. B. Whyte. • • Mrs Ansenne has gone to Palmerston North. • * • Miss Mary Douglas has returned from Dunedin and will not, go back until after the Christmas vacation. « » • ■ Mrs W. Stevens and her sister have gone to Auckland on account of the illness of their mother. • • • The engagement is announced of Miss Zoc Bartley. daughter of Mr Clement Barlley, of Takapuna, to Mr Harold Baxter, the well-known musician. ■ • • Mrs Holden accompanied her daughter, Mrs J. Jordan, as far as Wellington when the latter left to join her husband at Oamaru, where he has been appointed to the Bank of New Zealand. • • • Mrs Stare gave a children's parly on Saturday in honour of Master Nigel's birthday. The happy faces teslifled amply to Ihe merry time the young people had spent with games and sports without mentioning the very satisfactory recess for tea. which was to the guests the piece de resistance of the afternoon, • • • Miss A. I. Mcintosh, who lias returned from Wellington intends giving a concert at an early dale, the proceeds Li be in aid of some deserving object. pome well-known artists will assist with the programme which should prove a (real lo lovers of good music • « • Owing lo ill-health Mrs H. Fori, of Hamilton, has been ordered to reside In Auckland, and with her ramily. ten for her new home on Wednesday. • - * «■ At Ihe opening of the croquet season in To Awamutu on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs T. B. Dillicar, of Hamilton, won the progressive competition. • • • There passed away at Waikato Hospital this week a well-known and highly-respected resident of Kihikihi in the person of Mrs Elizabeth O'Brien, the wife of Mr Charles O'Brien, of Kihikihi. The deceased had been in indifferent, health for some time past. She was of a kindly disposition. She is survived by her husband, a daughter 'Mrs K. Kerr) and a son, for whom much sympathy is felt. A KITCHEN EVENING. Mrs W. Burrow gave a delightful kitchen evening last. Wednesday in honour of Miss Alice Mann, who has lately arrived from England to be married to Mr Then. Mitchell. The beautiful rooms were garlanded with Wistaria and Anemones, and here dancing, billiards, and music kept the happy gathering busy until home time. A delicious supper was served, and then the guest of the evening was called upon to open the numerous parcels, which contained nearly all the domestic treasures so dear to the heart Of Ihe housewife.

Mr •'. T. Browne took the opportunity of presenting Mr Mitchell, on behaif of the ex-members of the Whitiora Rowling f:iun with a handsome dinner service. Mr Rrown spoke very feelingly aluoiil. the recipient's good qualities and sporting instincts, mentioning en passant, that he was one of the earliest to enlist, for the front, and one of the last to return. He voiced the sentiments of Hie donors when he wished the young couple a long. happv, end prosperous life together. Mr Mitchell responded, and heartily thanked their friends for the kindly thoughts to which Mr Rrown had given utterance. Amongst, those present were: Mesdanies .1. T. Rrowne. .1011, Francis, .lenkin. Mitchell, Rhmifield, Hodgkinson, Salter. Prenton, D. Mcdregor, and Misses Mann, .101 l [3). Matheson and Rogerson. FAREWELL AFTERNOON. Mtc. Wyndham Hopkins entertained fl number of friends on Monday afternoon in honour of Mrs (Dr.) Reese, who leaves shortly for England. The rooms were prettily decorated with azalea, lilac, and ixias, and were early peopled by an animated gathering keenly interested in a most, amusing competition, which was finally won hy Mrs Gillies, and Mrs Since came in for second honours. Ten was delicious and thoroughly appreciated, as indeed was the whole entertainment. Mrs Hopkins received tier guests in a gown of lavender crepe i|e chine, with touches Of gold. Others present, were; Mesdanies Recce, r.illies. Stare, Tountncy, Tudhope, Itogcrs s»nr., Joseph, H. Ferguson. Storey. (',.'o. Rogers, T. Jolty, F. Bayly, '(;. Armstrong. (Dr.) Rogers. Manning, Northcroft, Brewis, Insoll, McLean, English, Garnham, E. Wilson, Noonan, Yule and Miss Lovell.

OLD BOYS' DANCE. Last, Tuesday night the Old Buys" Football and Crirkcl Clubs combined held Hi.' last of their series of fortnightly dances in St. Peter's Hall. There was a very jolly crowd and as the music was first rate and the floor in good condition, needless to say everyone enjoyed themselves. All'through the winter months the Club has held Ihese danres and no doubt everyone is sorry that they have come to an end. Much credit is due to the Committee for the exccllcnl manner in which these dances have been carried on so successfully. Probably they will be organising summer dances to lake their place. KITCHEN EVENING. A kitchen evening, organise.! by Mi-s Peace, was tendered on Tuesday'evening to Miss Freda Hammond, who is shortly to be married. The gathering, whlcii was held in St. Andrew's Hall, Claudelands, was largely attended by friends of the guest, and a most, enjoyable and jolly evening was spent. The programme comprised games an I competitions of various kinds, interspersed by musical items, to which Miss Gladys Major ;md Messrs Adainson an i Bailey contributed. After a delicious supper had been partaken of Mr Geo. Poyes was deputed to unpack the gifts, which he did to the accompaniment or many homely and humorous comments, end at. the conclusion of the operation lie requested Miss Hammond to accept a large and comprehensive array of useful and valu/.bl- goods, with the be--L wishes of the ".ono.-r, for a long, happy and prosperous married life. Mr Paseoe suitably replied on behalf of the recipient, and the gathering was brought to a termination with a round of hearty cheers for the prospective biid.' and bridegroom, and an extra one for Miss Pen.-e as Hip organiser of what proved a most happy function.

GOLF DAY. A number of Cambridge lady golfers motored over to Hamilton on Wednesday and spent an enjoyable (fay dm U\ • St. Andrew's links. Competitions for senior and junior players were held ,'p the morning ami afternoon. The successful players in the morning were:— Seniors: Miss Lewis 1, Mrs Sutherlan I 2. Juniors: Miss Poole 1, Mrs Garter 2. Afternoon—Senior: Mrs Walshe I. Mrs M. G. Bell 2. Juniors: Mrs Mea1, Mrs A. 11. Nicoll 2. Best, puttincard: Miss K. Daily. The Cambridge players were Mesdr.mes Peake, Sutherland, Shipley. Lee, Heed, Bunyard, Martyn, Nico.l, M'sses Cox, M. Cox, Swayne. Daily, Lewi*. Poole, C. Willis. Wells, Cocnaga, 11. Taylor. The Hamilton players and visitors included Mesdames Dormlr.s, I lav, Storey, Stewart, Wals!o\ I': •,-■•-. M. C. Bell, Masters, Carter, Fowler. Hewitt, Hurdwood, Mears, Daldy, Misses Tully. Whyte, Hay, V. Brewis, Stevens. Rimmer. 0. Jolly, Manning. D. Brewis. FRANKTON CROQUET CLUB SOCIAL. The Pranklon Croquet Club held a very successful eiichre and ihrnce social on Tuesday evening hi St. ih-ovsc'z Hah. ('•real interest was taken in Lie games, all the tables being llih' I. The prizes i "ere eventually won by Mrs Forbes and Mr Hay llalcrow. After a dainty '■upper had been served dancing was indulged in, the music being supplie I by Mr Johnson. ST. GEORGE'S CLUB TENNIS DANCE. Despite the incl'in nt weather quite a large number assembled al S. George's Hall, Frank ton on Wednesday uitrht when the Club he'd a nice little dance. Everyone was in good spirils and the young folks thoroughly enjo\-, od themselves. Mesdames Coombes, Burton and Buckland were ciiaperoncs I and Mr Coomiies M.C., whilst the music ; was supplied by Misses Dodder and ; Sle.de. The young people provided the supper. "AT HOME" AT TE AWAMUTU. A large number of guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs 11. Y. Collins at an "al home" in (lie To Awamutu . Town Hall, and one and all speni a . thoroughly enjoyable evening. The arrangements were most thorough, and j no el'forl had 1 n spared by the host j and hostess lor the entertainment of | their guests, and the enjoyable nature , of the evening was a tribute to them. | The hall was tastefully arranged, Ihc i stag,, and the annexe being suitably : utilised, and the hall itself being gaily ! decorated with bunting. The floor was • in excellent condition. As masters of j ceremonies, Messrs 11. A. Collins, C. j G. Downes, and G. Brisr.n were considerate to a degree. The dance programme was a well-arranged one, and the music left nothing to lie desired by |he large number of dancers. Dancing continued until the early hours of Ihe morning. \ dainty and ample supper was partaken of, and in every respect the evening was a really enjoyable one.

WEDDING. POWELL— LEE. A very quid hut charming wrddinK was solemnised by Rev. Mr Heard in tln> Presbyterian Church, Mangaweka, mi dill October, when .Miss Alice Lee, of Mercer, was married tn Mr Keith Powell, nf South Varra, Victoria, Australia. The hride, who was given away by her brother, was attired in a navy blue tailored costume, and wore » onMty saxe blue silk hat. She eairied a bouquet of arum lillies and heather. She was unattended by bridesmaids, her sister-in-law, Mrs Lee, acted as matron of hour. Mr Lee, brother of the bride, acted as best The church was very prettily decorated with white (lowers and the happy couple left the church amid showers of confetti for the residence of Mr Lee, where dainty afternoon tea was served. Mr and Mrs Powell lefl by the afternoon train for the north. A garment which is entirely new „o Hie Dominion is the "Minna" Rlouse, made from exquisitely-blended striped silk in shirt styles. "Vigil" silk is the name, manufactured in Leeds, England. House and Dnking, nf Hamilton, are the sn|e agents for these very sm.vt blouses. They are in two prices, viz., 47. T. and r>2/f> each, and have a worldwide reputation for reliability.*