THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1398, 8 February 1917, Page 30

THE SOCIAL WORLD

Announcements of engagements and contributions or 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“Sporting and Dramatic Review” Office, Auckland, in all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication).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 ariangement.

Dr. and Mis. Hislop have returned to Well ngton after a motoring tr,p to Rotorua.

Miss Pearl Gorrie and the Misses Kathleen and Una Holmes, of Auckland, are on a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. Pat Marshall, of Dunedin, was the guest of honour at several farewell teas before leaving for Wanganui where her husband is to be the new rector of Wanganui College.

Mrs. M'Cosh Clark, of Auckland, has been v-siting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Ross, of Sher nden, Hawke’s Bay.

Mrs. R. H. Hopkins and the Misses Hopkins, of Auckland, are making a tr.p to England.

A handsome piece of old lace presented by Mrs. h. J. Dowling, of Cam aru, for disposal ty the Lady Liverpool Trench Comfort Fund, was sold for £uv.

Miss Nancy Wagstaff, M.A., of Chr.stcnurch, has been appointed assistant mistress at the Otago Girls k gh School.

Miss Rosemary Rees, the wellknown New Zealand access, is in B?-n eral charge of the enterta.nments for all New Zealand camps in England

The engagement is announced in the N.Z. T.mes of Miss Lena Lennox, second aaughter of Mrs. J. L. Lennox, late of Welimgton, to Mr. Ernest P. Loftus, second son of Mr. P. Loftus, of Wellington.

Miss Janet Murray, of Auckland, who has been in charge of the Red Cross act.v t.es in the uepot in Queen street, is spend ng a honday in Weiimgton and Chr.stchurch.

bn bOch November, at St. Jude s, Kensington, Surgeon G. D. Macintosh K.N., second son of Mr. Alexander Macintosh, of Wellington, N Z., was ma.rr.ed to Mss r iance_> Shepherd i.aidley, elder daughter of Mr. S. t'J. Da.diey and Mrs. Lam ley, of Sydnej

Mrs. Geoffrey Mulgan (.nee Miss Doris Mclntyre, Chr.stm.urch) who has recently resioed in Auckland, is leaving for England, where her husband is n camp. Mr Mulgan is study mg for a commiss.on n the Inns of Court Coips, Dondon.

Miss Ruby Ray, M.A, of Christchurch, has teen appointed to the staff of the Giris’ College as uss.stant mistress.

Mrs. Coraill, an active worker on the Women’s Red Cross Committee, .. ellmgton. was entertained to a farewell tea by her fel ow-workers. Mrs. Corkill leaves shortly for, England.

A writmg table and chair used by Sir Walter Scott when correcting proofs has been sold by Messrs. Kn.ght, Frank and Rutley, England, for £lO5.

The marriage of Lieut. W. Berry, of tfle 22nd reinforcements, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs W. Perry, of Eastbourne, to Miss Eva Bird, daughter of Mrs. A. Bird, Eastbourne, was celebrated on January 26 at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Muritai.

Mr. Newton, headmaster of the Central School, Thames, and Mrs. Newton have just concluded a pleasant holiday visit to Wellington and the Waitomo Caves.

An interesting wedding took place at the Anglican church, Sumner, when Miiss Hilda Ell, eldest daughter of Mr, H. G. Ell, M.P., was married to

Mr. R. T. Jameson, younges.. son cl Mr. W. Jameson. Fendalton. The ceremony was performed by Canon Bean, ass.sted by the Rev. J. de B Galwey. The bride wore a white sat n frock draped with '.ace. M ss Marjorie Ell was bridesma.d and Mr. F. W. Jameson was best man,

Most enjoyable was the last Red Cross dance held at Cargen, Auckland, most of the guests participat ng in the affair. Mrs. Black, the hostess, wore an amethyst-coloured crepe de chine gown.

A Girls’ Gift Car Society has been formed in Palmerston North, with the object of raising funds to purchase an ambulance car for presentation to the authorities.

Miss Mary Shirley, formerly of Nap'er, is now on the staff of Guy’s Hospital, London, and is in the massage department of that institution.

Mr. and Mrs. 11. Carroll, who are leaving Hawera, alter twenty years’ residence, for Frankton Junction, were entertained prior to their departure by the members of the Hawera railway staff, and presented with a silver tea service, wh le Mr. Carroll was presented with a pipe on behalf of the Huia Lodge.

On the King’s estate at Sandringham three Sheffield girls are lookingafter the Royal cattle. They work daily from 6 a.m. until dark. Each has had special training in agricultural work. An attractive uniform, comprising trousers, a short belted coat, leggings, and a peaked cap, has been adopted by them.

At Government House, Wellington, last week, His Excellency the Gover nor, by the King’s commend, presented to Mrs. M. E. Cooke the Victoria Cross awarded by His Majesty to her husband, the late Private Thomas Cocke, Bth Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces, together with a letter signed

by His Majesty and addressed to Mrs. Cooke. The Hon. James Allen, Act-ing-Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, and Major-General Sir Alfred Robin, commandant of the New Zealand military forces, were present at the ceremony.

“Modesty is a maiden’s necklace.” Russian proverb.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reed, of Kawakawa, have been spending a few days in Auckland, staying at the Grand Hotel.

The “Post” announces the engagement of Miss Irene (Rene) Caines, only daughter of Sergeant and Mrs. A. G‘. Caines, of Wellington, to Gunner D. G*. Cunningham, youngest son of the late Mr. W. J. Cunningham, of Carterton, and Mrs. W. J. Cunningham, of Brooklyn.

Now that the high waistline has come back into favour, there is a fancy for Empire effects in the making of l.ngerie. Chemises that have not been fashioned in this form can be given the raised waistline by adding a beading across the front, finishing it off at the side seams, and threading it with ribbon tied in a bow in front.

The menace lies not in battle casualties, but in empty cradles. —Sir George Beatson.

At a social gathering <xt Waihi, Messrs. Stewart Walmsley and L. Murphy, two members of the Waihi Bowling Club, who are leaving for camp, were entertained by their fellow members and each presented with a gold band ring, bearing the club’s monogram.

According to a fashion expert, the back of the hat must be put on first, and then, with persuasion, the tresses fall in their natural manner when the front touches the forehead.

At St. Giles’ Church, Cambridge, England, on December 2, the Rev. Charles Palmer, vicar of Shannon, New Zealand, was married to Miss Mary Geraldine Selwyn, youngest daughter of the late Bishop John Richardson Selwyn, of Melanesia, and of Mrs. Selwyn, of Overbrook, Cambridge. The ceremony, which was choral, was performed by the Rev. S. J. Selwyn (brother of the bride), assisted by the Rev. Ernest Mort (uncle of the bride). The Rev. L. S. Kempthorne, domestic chaplain to the Bishop of Lichfield, and late of Nelson, New Zealand, was best man. The bridal dress was of cream satin draped with Chantilly lace, and Brussels net pannier and a veil of net worn over a wreath of orange blossoms.

An Anzac wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, when Miss Olive May Bannister, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bannister, of Masterton, was married to Air. J. R. Hayes, of Masterton. The bridegroom, best man, and the brother who gave the bride away were returned Anzacs, having all left with the Main Expeditionary Force After the ceremony a reception was he’.d in the Exchange Hall.

Mrs. Hoben, who is relinquishing the position as lady editor of the Christchurch “Star” to accept an important appointment elsewhere, has been entertained at several farewell parties. A number of ladies, representing d.fferent phases of women’s work in Christchurch, called on Mrs Hoben and presented her with a gold pendant. Other presentations included a beautiful painting, specially done for her by a well-known local artist, a gold-mounted fountain pen, and several sets of books, besides numerous other small gifts.

One of the jolliest race meetings of the year ,s that conducted by the Takapuna Jockey Club in celebration of Auckland’s Ann.versary Day. This year saw no diminution in popularity, record attendances being establ.shed. The only element to ruffle one’s equanimity was the trouble in transit, the public hav.ng literally to fight their way to the ferry ticket office, so dense was the crowd, and t was truly a case of th? victory going to the strongest. Amongst the iawn patrons noticed on one or both days were Mrs. E. AV. Alison, Mrs. Sharman, Mrs. J. F. Hartland, Mrs. W . J. Napier, Mrs. W. J. Ralph, Mrs. Gavegan, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. M. McCaLum, Miss Alice Walker, Mrs. J. Alexander, Mrs. Markham, Mrs. and Miss Marnner, Mrs... Benjamin, Mrs. Isaacs. Mrs. Murison, Airs. McLean, Mrs. Von Sturmer, Airs. VVynyard, Mrs. Prime, Mrs. Dacre. Miss Fouhy, Aliss Gwen Gorr e, Mrs. C. J. Owen, Aliss D. Cooke.

The engagement is announced in the “Dominion” of Miss White, daughter of Airs. John White, Anderson’s Bay. Dunedin, to Air. Arthur Every, who is interested in rubber growing in Kuala Lumpur, the cap tai ot British Malaysia. Air. Every is at present in New Zealand, as he wishes to join the forces here, and has been accepted by the military authorities for the next Reinforcements. Miss White, who is a niece of Miss K. Holmes, was in Wellington for two yeais, and during that time acted as treasurer for the Women’s Students’ Hostel.

There is one disappearance that most people are thankful for, and that is the wedding presents tax (says a Melbourne writer). It may not have gone for ever, but it has had a good “scotching,” and when it does revive,, niay-be it will take so modest a form that detectives will not be needed . to> look after them. It was one of those social customs that was growing day by day, and five or six hundred gifts, per wedding were common. But those who generally came in. for this good fortune were quite well off, and could' have bought anything they liked. Her Majesty Queen Victoria never had any trouble in the selection of her wedding presents. She ini ariably gave a Paisley shawl, one of the very best, and a very handsome gift it was.

Increasing difficulty is being experienced in obtaining domestic servants (says the Hawke’s Bay “Tribune”). Even a wage of 355. a week and “found” is insufficient to attract any applicants, and a Napier lady said she had been trying for months to get a girl on those terms and had no success.

The correspondent of “The Times” at Berlin says that Berlin is excited over a great swindle committed by a young-looking widow named Frau Maria Kupfer and her daughter Gertrude, a well-known beauty, aged 20. The swindle resembles in particulars the Humbert case :r Paris some years ago. The widow, who is from Leipzig, opened a provision shop for fash ionable customers. She secured a loan of 3,000,000 marks (£150.000) from people who were prepared to back her up in the business. They consist chiefly of rather old, wealthy gentlemen. The widow entertained lavishly in the best parts of Berlin, and a huge business was quickly built up. She received large consignments of provisions from the country. A Vienna depositor, however, became suspicious, and demanded repayment. This was refused, whereupon the widow and her daughter were arrested.

Sister Patrick, who has been nursing at Trentham since her return to New Zealand by the hospital ship Marama, has been granted three months’ leave of absence, to undertake the duties of matron-in-charge at Karitane Hospital, Dunedin, during the absence of the matron.

Before leaving Auckland Miss Ivy Wynyard (who is proceed ng to Engand) received parting gifts from the Devonport Borough Council, in whose clerical department she has been employed for some years, and from the St. John Ambulance Nursing Division of Devonport, of \ hich she has been acting honorary secretary. She has no wbeen transferred to the London division.

Before a great shop in Oxford street (says the London “Daily Mail”) the other afternoon over a hundred women stood rapt in silent admiration of hats and blouses. Suddenly janic spread among them from the roadway inwards. Screams and scuffling ended in a wild rush. Some of the shoppers were nearly pushed through the glass. Others, regardless of risks of womanslaughter, darted in front of omnibuses and taxi-cabs. In a few moments the pavement was clear. Two boys with a live mouse had somehow dropped it, and in the chase it had dashed across the road into the crowd. In default of chairs and tables, the more energetic of the women clambered on to the passing vehicles. Their struggles held up the traffic. When the excitement had subsided the mouse and the boys had disappeared. * * * *

Indications from fashion experts show that fur will be used lavishly this winter on suits and coats and also gowns. It is combined with the sheerest tulles and laces and is blended effectively with the most gorgeous brocade.

A rope of 258 pearls, bequeathed to the Duchess of Albany by Queen Victoria, fetched £2700 for charity at a sale at Christie’s, London, last month.

Mrs. T. McKibbm, of Hastings, who has been staying in the south for the last eighteen months, has left for England to join her husband, Major McKibbin, N.Z.M.C.

Mr. Wm. Austin, of Lichfield Eng., who has just celebrated his ninetyfifth birthday, took part in the first production of “Elijah” at Birmingham on August 26, 1846, and after the performance shook hands with Mendelssohn.

An old tenant on Queen Victoria’s Balmoral estate used to be greatly concerned when the Queen went driving on Sunday afternoons. She even ventured to speak about it. The Queen, who allowed a good many liberties to her tenantry, smiled, and said to the old woman: “But. Janet, the New Testament tells us distinctly that the Sabbath was made for man.” “Ay,” said Janet, severely, “I know it does; and I think none the more of the New Testament for that.”

News has been received that Miss Kathleen Anderson who left Wellington in April last to continue her studies at the Royal College of Music, has recently won a College Council Exhibition, open to vocal’sts and instrumentalists of all classes.

The National War Savings Committee has had its attention drawn to the lavish expenditure which is’ still taking place at Home in connection with weddings. The committee urges the desirability of celeb rat’ng weddings quietly and without undue expense in this time of national stress. The purchase of expensive gowns and presents, including costly jewels, it is said, creates a very bad impression.

Mrs. Eric Russell, of V'ctoria, and Miss Austin are spending some weeks with Mrs. A. W. Rutherford, at Mendip Hills, Canterbury.