THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1353, 30 March 1916, Page 30

THE SOCIAL WORLD

Announcements of engag-ements and contributions of Interest relating’ to weddings and social gatherings should be sent to I»ady 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 In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication).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.

The arrival of between 30 and 49 wounded New Zealand men from Walton Hospital aroused keen interest at the reeent wedding of Captain Rhodes and the Hon Helen Plunket. They were in hospital dress, and were brought up to London in four motor vehicles. One of these was driven by Captain McAlister, R.N., who has charge of the motor vehicles at Mount Felix. Two of the others were driven by two New Zealand girls, one being Miss Bell, of Wellington. They both were dressed in very neat khaki coats, and had becoming close-fitting caps, something after the pattern of a Dutch bonnet. Their shoulder decoration consisted of the words “New Zealand” in a curve. * * * * Mrs. Duncan S.. Bauchop is leaving New Zealand next month to join her husband, Lieutenant-Engineer Bauchop, who is stationed at Osborne, fsle of Wight. As an outcome of the conference in Wellington called by Her Excellency, the Countess of Liverpool, it was decided that the whole Dominion should unite in a gift monthly to every soldier on active service with the New Zealand forces, the organisation to be through the four main centres, each arranging to provide approximately 5000 gifts per month. The Mayoress of Auckland (Mrs. J. H Gunson), who is president of the Auckland Women’s Patriotic League, makes an appeal to the people of the province to assist in a scheme or the provision and forwarding of gifts to the front. The League has arranged that assistance may be. given bv any of the plans undermentioned: (1) The forwarding of parcels made up as under in any number; (2) the donation of any of the ar ticles enumerated in bulk, the League undertaking to pack out into individual parcels; (3) the donations or monthly subscriptions of any amount, which will be expended by the League in articles and packed by them. The approximate cost of each parcel is 2s. 6d., and any person or society donating or subscribing thatsum monthly may have a card with name or message enclosed in each parcel. Any of the following may be selected:—Tin of condensed milk tin of sweets, tin of jam, essence ot meat, insect powder, tablet soap or soap powder, tooth brush, shaving or toilet paper, writing paper tablet. The articles should be placed together and wrapped around with one of the following: —One pair ot socks, one muffler, one balaclava, one small towel. The parcel should be tied round with string, tape or boot lace, and then tied up cornerwise m khaki handkerchief. The parcels should be forwarded to the local patriotic leagues, or to the Mayoress, Town Hall, Auckland, marked plainly on the outside “Dominion Gift,” and name of donor, and an acknowledgment will be sent. These gifts will be forwarded direct to the front. It is hoped by this system that over-lap-ping will be avoided. * * * * A discussion took place at the annual meeting of the Auckland Golf Club upon a suggestion that the Ladies’ Golf Club be allowed to play on the links on Saturdays and holidays during the currency of the war. It was decided to recommend the matter to the favourable consideration of the committee. » ♦ * * The death of Mr. Robert Entrican, an old and highly esteemed Auckland resident, occurred on March 21. e was the youngest son of the late Mr. James Entrican, of Stoney Falls, Tyrone, and was 83 years of age. H came to Auckland in 1890, and has lived there ever since. Only last month he and Mrs. Entrican, who survives him, celebrated their diamond wedding. A family of four sons and five daughters is left.

At the annual meeting of the Auckland Golf Club the following officers were elected for the year:—President, Mr. A. Clark; vice-presidents, Messrs. H. Horton, J. H. Upton, and the Hon. A. M. Myers; captain, Mr. A. McCosh Clark; vacancies on the committee, Messrs. J. B. Lusk, J. C. Burns, and N. R. Mackintosh; secretary and treasurer, Mr. S. Ruddock; auditor, Mr. R. R. Fraser, F.P.A., N.Z. Miss Dorothy Parsons, of Perth, arrived in Wellington last week. The writer of the women’s notes in the “Times” says she has come over to say good-bye to her fiancee, Lieutenant Ernest Knowles, who is returning to the front. « * * T The engagement is announced in the Hawke’s Bay “Herald” of Miss Hilda Melton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Melton, late of Napier, to Mr. Arthur Bee, “Putorino,” Hawke’s Bay.

The military wards of the Greytown Hospital received a present from the “Lady Liverpool Conference” of a gramaphone, two dozen records, dressing gowns, bandages, and other acceptable articles. - • ■ • The engagement is announced in a southern paper of Miss Ellen Marsden, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marsden, Riccarton, Christchurch, to Mr. Leslie James Staples, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Staples, Manakau, Wellington. * * * * The King and Queen were to entertain convalescent soldiers at Buckingham Palace at afternoon tea and at a concert last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. One thousand men attended daily. Many Anzacs were invited. :S * * ♦ An interesting event in Auckland was the opening of the Old Colonists’ Museum, which has been established after many months’ collecting. The Mayor (Mr. J. H. Gunson) presided, and speeches were made by Mr. P. M. Mackay (chairman of the Library Committee), Sir Joseph Ward, the Hon. E. Mitchelson and Mr. T. W. Leys. A large number of representative citizens were present, and keen interest was taken in the proceedings. After the ceremony the Mayor entertained members of the Library Committee and others who had assisted. Amongst the valued treasures in the museum is the first Victoria Cross awarded to a New Zealander.

Miss McCormack, of Parnell, Auckland, is staying with Mrs. J. McKenzie, at Karori. * 41 ♦ ♦ The Hon. J. A. Hanan (Minister for Education) and Mrs. Hanan have taken up their residence for some time in Wellington. An excellent concert was arranged on Christmas Eve at the New Zealand Military Hospital, Walton-on-Thames, England, by Mrs. and Miss Ina Bosworth, of Auckland. Amongst the artists were the Misses Phyllis Bateman, Dorothy Hayward, and Maud Murray. Miss Bosworth contributed two violin solos, “Fantaisie NcTwegienne” (E. Lalo) and “The Old Folks at Home” (arranged by Wilhelmj), while several Irish songs were sung by Mr. Jerome Murphy. After the concert, Mrs. and Miss Bosworth were conducted through the decorated wards by Lady Hardwicke.

Miss W. Miles, who has been staying in Canterbury with Mrs. Edgar Stead, has returned to Wellington. * * * * . Miss Finlayson, who comes from the South Island, has been appointed mistress at the Masterton District High School, in succession to Miss Wolff. • » • • Miss D. Mallinson has arrived from England to take up an engagement on the staff of lona College, the Presbyterian College at Havelock North (Hawke’s Bay). * * * * An interesting wedding took place at St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, when Captain Hardham, V.C., who lately returned from the front, was married to Miss Constance Evelyn (Cissie) Parsonson, daughter of Mrs. Parsonson, of Wellington, and the late John Parsonson, of Doncaster, England. The Rev. Mr. Stevens, of Petone, officiated. The bride’s dress was of white crepe de chine and silk ninon, and she wore a veil and spray of orange blossom. The bridesmaid, Miss Molly Gordon, was in cream embroidered chiffon muslin, and a black picture hat. Sergeant Henry Hardham was the best man. The wedding was a very quiet one, as the bridegroom is on furlough, and returns shortly to the front. * * * * The new ladies’ golf club that has been formed for players on the Berhampore links, Wellington, decided to adopt the name of the Anzac Ladies’ Golf Club.

The roll of honour of the Auckland University College shows that 22 graduates and undergraduates have given their lives in the war. * 4 * <• Mrs. Blunt, who is snortly leaving Napier for Auckland, was farewelled by her fellow members of the Wairere Bowling and Croquet Club. Mr. C. H. Edwards, president of the Bowlling Club, spoke of the high esteem in which Mrs. Blunt was held by all, and wished her and Mr. Blunt every possible success in the future. Mrs. Rhodes-Williams, president of the Croquet Club, presented Mrs. Blunt’ with a handsome brass-bound croquet mallet, and a pair of pictures on behalf of the members of the club and their friends. * » • • Mending for the soldiers’ camp is a department of women’s war work in Melbourne that is assuming huge proportions.

Miss Mary Fraser, of Kaitangata, arrived by the Arawa last week from England. She has been in England studying at the Royal Academy of Music, and while there was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Benno Scherek, who are well-known in New Zealand. • ♦ • a Most enjoyable was the garden party given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayward at their residence, “The Cliffs,” Birkenhead, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hayward, whose marriage was recently celebrated. The grounds, which command a glorious view of the harbour, presented a most picturesque- aspect. The daintiest tea was served, and an orchestra, stationed on the balcony, played delightfully under Mr. J. W. Carleton’s direction. Mrs. Henry Hayward looked charming in a biscuit coloured crepe de chine gown, elaborated with lovely lace, and a tulle hat toned with black velvet and posies of pink roses. The hostess also gave much pleasure with her singing, and was accompanied by Miss Clarice Woods. Mrs. Philip Hayward was much .. admired in a frock of sapphire blue charmeuse softened with ninon and a modish hat fashioned of black and pink. Mrs. Hayward, senior, was in black silk. Madame Martinengo was costumed in copper tinted crepe de chine and a plumed hat. A large number of guests were entertained, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hayward receiving warm felicitations.

“When a pretty girl lowers her lashes, she renders herself liable to the charge of carrying concealed weapons.—“ Judge,” New York. “You men do have the best of it. A woman can’t tell a man she wants to marry him; and if she says ‘no’ to his proposal, he won’t believe; he

hangs on to the old story that a woman’s ‘no’ is ‘yes,’—though her ‘yes’ isn’t ‘no’! —The New Dawn.