THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1321, 19 August 1915, Page 22

THE SOCIAL WORLD

Announcements of engagements and contributions of interest relating to weddings and social gatherings should be sent to Lady Editor, “Sporting and Dramatic Review” Office, Auckland. In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication). Photographs of wedding groups will be reproduced by arrangement.

Mrs. Hudson Williamson, of Parnell, Auckland, conceived a happy idea for helping our wounded soldiers when she suggested holding Red Cross teas. They caught on amazingly, and the plan has been followed in other places with happy results. Thanks to Mrs. Williamson’s successful organisation, a sum of £5OO was collected in twelve weeks through Red Cross teas. Mrs. Williamson is a very live member of the Victoria League, to which body she forwards the money for the Red Cross work. They have been able to send nine large cases of clothing for the boys in Egypt, and 100 hampers to be given to the. wounded on the ship when coming home. The hampers contain from a soft shirt to a tooth brush, and should be a most acceptable gift. Mrs. Williamson has been the means of energising young and old in a worthy cause. * ♦ * * The Mayor of Auckland (Mr. J. H. Gunson) and Mrs. Gunson held a reception in the Town Hall last Monday afternoon in honour of the Australian nurses who attended the first batch of wounded New Zealand soldiers home. Auckland’s citizens responded to the number of some 1500 to Mr. and Mrs. Gunson’s invitation, the host and hostess having no slight ordeal to greet the s’teady stream of callers for two hours. The spacious main building was used as the reception room, a patriotic note being struck with the flags of the Allies, while a large banner of welcome to the nurses added a cordial touch. An artistic display of ferns and foliage made an appreciated decorative feature. Tea was served in an adjoining room, numerous helpers facilitating the arrangements in this respect. An orchestra played delightful selections at intervals. Mrs. Gunson wore a becoming gown of slate-coloured crepe de soie and a smart little toque to match, brightened with pastel pink and blue French roses. The nurses, Sisters A. Heath (in charge), M. Whitham, H. Vhitham, H. Tait, G. Good, M. Stevenson, M Baker, and J. McDonald, had a cheery word for the many guests and were all unanimous in saying what a pleasant time they had in New Zealand. Most distinctive they looked in their grey uniforms with scarlet shoulder capes and white flowing veils. * * Amongst those present were: Mrs. C. J. Parr, wearing a blue cloth costume and chic hat with touches of cerise; Mrs. W. J. Napier, in a tawncoloured costume, black fox furs, and small black hat, with vieux rose relief- Mrs. P. A. Lindsay, navy blue costume, plumed hat; Mrs. Whitney dark blue costume, black hat with white plumes; Mrs. Hume wore a dark grey coat and skirt and hat to match, Mrs F. E. Baume had on a smartlycut'navy blue costume with black satin finishings, and small black hat, Mrs. Sharman wore a navy blue serge costume and becoming blue hat with French foliage; Mrs. Cameron Owen, dark blue costume, velvet hat; Mrs. E W Alison, navy costume, blue plumed hat; Mrs. R. Keesing brown cloth costume and hat en suite; Mrs. J. M. Brigham, nattier blue charmeuse gown, black velvet hat; Mrs. Hudson-Williamson, black crystalline gown, black and white hat; Madame Kennedy, fawn cloth costume, fox furs, and black velvet hat with white ostrich feather; Mrs. C. Jansen, smart dust-coloured coat and skirt, violet satin hat; Mrs. Jakins, black broche gown and mauve bonnet; Miss Jakins, grey cloth costume vzith black furs and black hat; Madame Wielaert, navy blue costume with handsome black furs and modish little hat; Mrs. Styles was in a navy blue and white striped costume, and blue hat banded with squirrel fur; Mrs. A. J. Entrican, navy coat and skirt, amethyst hat, Mrs. McKail Geddes, blue charmeuse gown, blue hat with autumn-tinted foliage; Mrs. Macfarlane was in

cream, with rose-coloured hat; Mrs. A. P. Friend, Miss Daisy Friend, Miss Darling, Miss Young, Mrs. Caro, Mrs. Chas. Nelson, Mrs. Dawes, Mrs. W. Somers, Mrs. J. Ryan, Mrs: T. W. Leys, Mrs. Gulliver, Mrs. Bruton Sweet, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Devore, Mrs. Culpan, Mrs. Wilson-Smith, Miss Gorrie, Mrs. Segar, Mrs. J. J. O’Brien, Miss Isaacs, Mrs. Stride, Mrs. McGregor, Miss Stewart. Mrs. Walklate, Mrs. Gribbins, Mrs. H. Bagnall.

An interesting engagement recently announced is that of Captain Clyde McGilp, N.Z.F.A., of Auckland, to Jeanne, daughter of Chevalier C. Aquilina, of Alexandria, Egypt.

As the guests of the New Zealand Government, the Australian nurses were conducted to Rotorua by Mr. B. Wilson, and keenly enjoyed their experience of the Hot Lakes districts. While in Auckland their hostesses were Mesdames A. AV. Averill, McKail Geddes, Larner. G. Elliot, Todd Smith and F. W. Wilson.

While in Auckland Madame Melba was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. G-eorge Purchas, of Epsom.

“We all look young nowadays. It’s the fashion.”

Their Excellencies the Governor and Countess of Liverpool were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes during their stay in Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Dillon, of Hastings, celebrated their golden wedding on August 9, and were the recipients of many congratulations.

The marriage took place at Carterton last week of Miss Kathleen Alice Deller, daughter of Mrs. Deller, of that town, to Mr. Lionel James Carmine, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carmine, of Gisborne.

At St. Mark’s Church, Palmerston North, on August 5, Miss Eunice Eglinton, youngest daughter of Mr. B. Eglinton, was married to Mr. Albert Tregurtha, youngest son of Mrs. Tregurtha, also of that town.

Auckland hostesses have taken up the idea of holding “sock” afternoons for the soldiers. * * * *

At St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Petone, Mr. Thomas Blyth, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Blyth, of Oamaru, was married to Miss Elizabeth A. Colquhoun, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Colquhoun, of Petone.

Southern papers announce the engagement of Miss Doris Lyons, daughter of Mr. M. Lyons, formerly of Christchurch, but now residing in Sydney, to Mr. Reginald Manoy, of Motueka.

Sister Beatrice Hurst has been appointed matron of the Nelson Hospital by the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. There were eight applications for the position from various parts of the Dominion, and one from Australia.

“The woman who does not change her mind with fantastic ease and rapidity is not a true woman.”

Mrs. Holmes and the Misses Holmes have returned to Auckland after a visit to Palmerston North.

Lady Ward has returned to Wellington from Christchurch, where she attended the christening of Mrs. Bernard Wood’s little son.

Mrs. Carlyle Wilson, of Gisborne, gave an enjoyable afternoon tea for Mrs. A. L. Singer, who leaves shortly on a visit to England.

Dr. Violet Field, daughter of Mr. T. A. Field, M.P., has been appointed bacteriologist at the Lady Hardinge Memorial College, Delhi.

Madame Melba cabled to Madame Ada Crossley, saying she would take the first box at the entertainment being given by the Australian War Contingent Association in London in aid of their funds. The box was sold at £lOO.

Mr. Tom Pollard is coaching the principals in the Wellington Amateur Operatic Society’s coming performance of “Les Cloches de Corneville.”

A bazaar was held by the pupils of St. Cuthbert’s College, Auckland, for Red Cross purposes. A sum of £65 was raised, of which £5O is to be sent to the New Zealand High Commissioner for the British Red Cross Society, and £l3 is to be given to the Epsom Convalescent Home.

Madame Boeufve, who is at present in Wellington, has received a cable from her husband, French Consul at Liverpool, England, stating that he had been appointed Resident Minister at Quito, Ecuador.

A Hawke’s Bay engagement of interest is that of Miss Margaret Bruce (Madge) Armstrong, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Armstrong, of Akitio, to Mr. Cyril Hunter, son of Mr. Paul Hunter, of Porangahau.

At Paeroa on July 29 the marriage took place of Miss Alice McAnulty, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McAnulty, of Paeroa, to Mr. Edward Vincent Daldy, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Daldy, of Waihi. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Mons:gnor Hackett.

The suggestion that New Zealand should send a corps of uncertificated nurses, or first-aid workers, to the base hospitals in Egypt or elsewhere to assist the regular nurses in tending wounded and sick New Zealanders, has not been approved of. Recently, the Minister for Defence cabled to the authorities asking if uncertificated nurses could be of assistance in Egypt, and, if so, how many should be sent. The reply from the general officer commanding in Egypt is as follows: —“Plenty of first-aid in Egypt. Nothing further required.”

Mr. Robert Parker, the famous baritone, after fulfilling an engagement with the Tivoli Follies, left Auckland by the Makura last week en route for America, where he joins Madame Melba’s concert party. Prior to leaving Wellington Mr. Parker was entertained at a farewell party at the Grand Hotel by a number of his friends.

At the sale of work which was held at Ariki-toa, Wellington (the Prime Minister’s residence), for the benefit of the Plunket Society, copies of the following recipe, of a cake, each enfolding a slice to illustrate its merits, were sold. Take 4%, cupfuls of P Kings iv., 22; 1% cupfuls of Judges v., 25, last clause; 2 cupfuls of Jeremiah vi., 20; 11b. of I Samuel xxx., 12; lib. of Nahum iii., 12; 1 cupful of Numbers xvii., 8; 2 tablespoonfuls of I Samuel xiv., 25; 6 of Jeremiah xvii., 11; a pinch of Leviticus ii., 13; half a cup of Judges iv., 19, last clause; season to taste of II Chronicles ix., 9; 1 teaspoonful of Amos iv., 5. Follow Solomon’s prescription for making a good boy (Proverbs xxiii., 14), and you will have a good cake.

A number of Wanganui ladies are raising funds to establish a convalescent home for New Zealanders similar to that established by Lady Godley at Alexandria. The promoters have been advised by the defence authorities that a home in anothei locality was desirable, and Port Said had been suggested, as a site was available on the sea beach. The proposal was to provide and equip a home for twenty-five beds, and maintain the same for at least one year, the staff to consist of six nurses, under a sister. The promoters of the scheme, the Misses M. M. Donell, M. McDonald, and M. Duncan, intend giving their services free and paying their own expenses. They will carry on the work under the auspices of the Red Cross Association, and be/ accompanied by a male assistant, conversant with Red Cross work, says a Wanganui paper, and the home, which would be. in marquees, would be under the immediate supervision of Colonel McGavin, who is in charge of the New Zealand Stationary Hospital at Port Said, and who, it was said, considered the suggested position of the home particularly suitable, as the home nurses could be accommodated with the hospital nurses.

At Martinborough last week Mr. J. Pallisen, of Hastings, was united to Verna Tyler, youngest daughter of Mr. W. Tyler, senr., of Hillside, Martinborough. ♦ * * * A a military wedding in Aberdeen (Scotland) recently, the bride, Miss Dorothy Henderson Begg, daughter of the late Sheriff Henderson Begg, dressed in a khaki riding habit, rode up to the church on the back of the motor cycle of the officer who gave her away. The bridegroom was Lieutenant W. Milne Littlejohn. He and his bride set off on horseback for the honeymoon, cheered by thousands of onlookers.