THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1474, 25 July 1918, Page 32

THE SOCIAL WORLD

Announcements of engagements and contributions of interest relating to • weddings and social gatherings should be sent to Eady Editor, “Sporting and Dramatic Keview” 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 In all cases the writer’s signature and ' address must be attached (not for publication).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. C. E. Maguire and Mrs. J. A. Burmester, of Auckland, have been awarded special Navy League decorations for their services, in connection with the Navy League Relief Fund.

Miss Ethel Mountfort, of Wanganui, has left- for San Francisco, where she is to be married to Lieutenant E. Claye, at present on military duty in the States, says “an exchange.

Mrs. Colvile, wife of the late Rev. A. H. Colvile, has arrived in England in company with her mother, Mrs. Peat, of Feilding.

A London cable states that Mr. Bonar Law announced that a conference had been appointed to consider the admission of women members to the House of Commons.

Miss Minnie Love wears some com-mandment-breaking dresses in “The Bing Boys.” One is an enchanting scheme of mauve charmeuse and pale blue bespangled ninon, made in long lines closely fitting the figure, and topped with a quaint hat set at the back with coq plumes. Her feather costume was another ravishing creation. It was built of the palest pink ostrich plumes, the flounced skirt being made with slightly bouffant effect, and the bodice faintly glistening with diamante net. The hat was in the same delicate shade as the frock, and was massed with huge graceful plumes in various gradations of pink. Another smart frock struck an emerald green note with a freakish hat, and parasol en suite. The “Chu Chin Chow” costume was all ablaze with glittering gems and was bewilderingly beautiful in every accessory.

Staff-Captain Mary Booth, of the Salvation Army, in France, writes: — “Some people in England seem to think that visitation of hospitals means going round with a handkerchief in both hands, wiping tears away, but this is not so. True, we do sometimes wipe the tears away, but our business is to drive them

away. One of our visiting officers is gifted in many ways, but I think her greatest gift is her hearty laugh and charming smile. Only to hear her laugh makes one want to join in, before one actually knows what she is laughing about. The other day she even made a boy laugh who was crying because he could not go to ‘Blighty,’ and the doctor who happened to be in the ward at the time was so pleased that, turning to the man, he said: ‘Your visitor has brought you luck to-day, and I am going to mark you for “Blighty.” ’ Needless to say, there were many longing eyes; they hoped she would stand and laugh by their bedsides.”

Sapper T. Larking, N.Z.E., was recently married at Coventry, England, to Miss Carrie Knight, a well-known member of the Blackpool Lyric and Amateur Operatic Society. Mrs. Larking had previously done a good deal of Red Cross nursing, but is now a Government inspector of munitions. Sapper Larking was one .of the Main Body.

The work of making the soldiers’ Christmas puddings in Wellington has begun. Mrs. Murphy and a party of workers from the Town Hall went out to Ngahauranga last week and commenced operations. A generous gift of 79% dozen eggs, sent per Mrs. Simpson (Hunterville Patriotic Society) was greatly appreciated.

At the bottom of the Atlantic . lies a jewel-bound copy of Omar Khayyam. It was on its way to America in the ill-fated Titanic, which struck an iceberg on its first voyage and foundered. ■

Miss Hilda Nixon, daughter of the Rev. J. Nixon, of Rotorua, has been spending a few days in Auckland, where she was the guest of Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, at Government House. Miss Nixon is recognised as invaluable in patriotic and amateur entertainments, her talent both as a vocalist and pianist causing heavy demands on her services. With her natural buoyancy and effervescing spirits, she cannot help but be a livening factor, while her pianologues and character studies are far removed from the amateur status. In fact, serious weight has been brought to bear on the advisability of her taking up a stage career, and there is every probability that some day she will follow it up. At present, however, she shows an enthusiasm in war work that is most inspiring, and her greatest pleasure is to be able to do something for “the boys.”

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh ■ Morrison, of the Wairarapa, have been on a visit to Auckland.

Speaking at a Red Cross Executive, meeting in Christchurch, the chairman (Mr. J. A. Flesher) said that the administrative expenses were so Ipw that 19s. Bd. out of every £1 received went for the benefit of the sick and wounded. This was on account of the large amount of volunteer work which was being done.

The plainest and simplest costume can be given a touch of distinction and smartness by the introduction of a few beads, and, provided they are carefully and neatly stitched to a foundation, and the colours chosen with some regard to blending, there is little art required in turning the fascinating decoration to account.

Instead of conventional mourning American women will wear a black band on the left arm, with a gilt star on it for each member of the family who has fallen in the war.

Here is a recipe for a dainty dish: Peel and slice six apples, and stew them with six tablespoonfuls of sugar and the grated rind of one lemon. Beat to a pulp, and set aside to cool. Beat the whites of two eggs, x and add them to the cold apple pulp. Beat till quite white and stiff, then pile in a glass dish, and serve.

Mrs. A. M. Myers has been spending a few days in Auckland.

Mrs. P. Pittar, of Gisborne, is spending a holiday in Auckland.

Miss Gwladys Cundy, of Featherston, is on a visit to Auckland, and is the guest of Mrs. C. Jansen, Takapuna.

Miss Rima Young’s frock was much admired by the feminine portion of the English Pierrots’ audience on Saturday night. Composed of soft filmy ninon, it had loose strappings •of pale blue satin ribbon about an inch in width on the skirt and bodice, while in lieu of sleeves were bands of blue tulle, and the waist was 'finished with bunchy tulle bows in the same shade, setting its dainty wearer off to perfection. And, by the way, she makes all her own frocks.

Miss Joy M. Higgins, a member of the American Labour delegation to England, has given to the “Pall Mall Gazette” some of her impressions of the great work the women of England are doing in helping to win the war. “I have no words to express the admiration I feel for nxy English sisters. If there is such.a thing as a woman slacker in this country, I certainly have not met her. To see the women at work —performing men’s tasks at bench and lathe, wielding heavy hammers in shipbuilding yards, driving trams, cleaning engines, felling trees, nursing wounded (what is there they have not tried?) —is the experience of a lifetime. They never seem to tire. Your young girls are the gayest, most light-hearted workers I have ever come across. There may be mourning in theft* hearts, but nothing ever clouds their faces. And in their eyes shines the spirit of that noble purpose which lifts even the humblest work they perform into the realm of the sublime. This is quite as true of the voluntary workers as of the wage-earning sort. I have seen titled ladies at work side by side with girls of the order to which their onetime maids belonged; yet there was no trace of snobbishness or condescension in their manner. Your uniforms are your greatest breakers-down of class distinction. Every old-fash-ioned prejudice is forgotten in the one idea of united and unselfish labour.”

A wedding of much interest was celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, Willis Street,. Wellington, on July 15, when Miss Janet Ola Stout, daughter of the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, and Lady Stout, was married to Captian Trevor Holmden, M.C., of the Worcestershire Regiment, son of Mr. Holmden, of Kelburn. Captain Holmden left New Zealand with the Main Body, N.Z.E.F., and has served with distinction in Gallipoli and Mesopotamia. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Wellington, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Kempthorne. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a coat and skirt of cream gaberdine and large hat of leghorn with blue brocaded ribbon bow and large pink rose. She carried a bouquet of violets and freezias, and wore her mother’s wedding veil as a scarf, with pretty effect. The bridesmaid was Sister Cronin, of the Napier Hospital, who wore a navy blue costume and black velvet hat, and carried a bouquet of violets. The two little children of Mrs. Webb (sister of the bridegroom) also attended the bride, the little girl wearing white muslin with a blue sash and black velvet hat, and the boy in Scout costume. Mr. Thorne George was the best man, and Dr. Kington Fyffe presided at the organ. A reception was held after the cermony by Sir Robert and Lady Stout at their home on The Terrace. Only the relatives of the bride and bridegroom were*, present, and a few old friends, including Sir John Findlay, and Miss McDonald, matron of the Napier Hospital. The wedding was a violet one, the table being decorated with these flowers, which also appeared on the wedding cake. The bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon in a car decorated with ’

the Union Jack, Scottish, and New* Zealand flags, while a returned soldier, in uniform, was the chauffeur. Captain Holmden, who is on furlough, returns shortly to the front.

Here is an interesting fashion note from Paris: —“Heads are receiving an unusual share of attention just at present. In the evening some extraordinary jewelled head-dresses have been worn with the demi-toilette, which, by the addition of a film of tulle at the neck, keeps within the law, or the military ban, against evening dress. The first maisons of Paris are making these picturesque headdresses for their clients, probably to the despair of the remaining coiffures. Hats, too, are being adapted to the individual type more and more. Fifteen years ago, only one firm in Paris actually built hats upon the heads of its clients, laying the material, fold by fold, and pinning it into place. Today, almost all the milliners make individual models in this way. Therefore, the hat of the moment is almost never seen upon the head of a woman of the real world. It is this fact that makes a fashionable gathering so interesting to a student of models. Turbans of black satin, draped in Hindoo style, are very popular, as arc satin hats losely veiled with'tulle.” * $ ft $ At St. Aidan’s Church, Remuera, on July 1.6, the wedding took place of Miss Edie Ellen Gill, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. W. Gill, Cameron Street, Remuera, to Captain A. McGregor Grant, who is on the medical staff of the Auckland Hospital. The bride was charmingly gowned in white georgette mounted on silk with court train lined with pale pink. Her tulle veil was arranged in a coronet fashion, and she carried a lovely bouquet. The bridesmaid was Miss Emmie Gill, who wore a white crepe de chine frock with panels of lace and a smart black straw hat banded with pink tulle. Mr. Hubert Coates was best man, and the Rev. A. Fowler was the officiating clergyman. After the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained by the bride’s parents, a large marquee being erected on the lawn, and the customary toasts were felicitously honoured. Dr. and Mrs. Grant are spending their honeymoon in Melbourne.

As an example of war prices, the Hon. T. M. Wilford remarked in Wellington that a quantity of linen, drill, and other materials, which could have been bought for £l4OO four years ago, cost £3460 to-day.

A baby carnival held in the Tokomaru Bay district resulted in £2778 Ils. being raised for patriotic purposes.

The engagement is announced of Professor Park, “of Otago University, to Miss Janie Gray, daughter of Mr. James Gray, Milton House, St. Clair, Dunedin, says an exchange.

* sfc ❖ ❖ Miss Laura Barnes has returned to Christchurch from Australia.

Captain Hartnell (a returned soldier) has informed the Mayoress of New Plymouth that mittens are a most acceptable gift to send soldiers on active service, and should be sent during August.

Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Robertson have arrived in Wellington from England, and are the guests of Mrs. Shirtcliffe.

In order to extend the usefulness of the St. Helens hospitals it has been decided by the Minister for Public Health to open an outdoor department to furnish advice to expectant mothers.

Standing a hot-water bottle in a little hot water, and pouring just a little water over the outside of the bottle before filling is a good idea. If a bottle is filled in this way always it will last a surprisingly long time.

“It is not so important’ to know everything as to know the exact value of everything.”

Sir Robert Stout, Chief Justice, is at present on a brief holiday visit to Rotorua.

vis, 101 —20 —81. Second Bogey Handicap: Miss Rogers, all square. Pairs, Best-ball Bogey Handicap: Misses S. and M. Payton. Puttnig—First day, Miss G. Gorrie (18); second day, Miss V. Duthie (17); third day, Miss V. Duthie (17). Driving competition: Miss S. Payton.