THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1484, 3 October 1918, Page 34

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 In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication).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.

His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Boyle during his brief stay in Christchurch, when he presented the Order of the British Empire to recipients in Canterbury. *

Mrs. Lowry, of Hawke’s Bay, has made another gift of £3OO to install electric light in her hut at the base in France.

The wedding took place at St. Mary’s Church, New Plymouth, on September 17th, of Miss Dorothy Saxton, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Saxton, New Plymouth, to Captain Eliot Miller King, D.F.C., Croix de Guerre, of the Royal Air Force, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Newton King, New Plymouth. The ceremony was performed by Ven. Archdeacon Evans.

The death is announced from Dundin of Mrs. W. H. Cutten, aged 91, eldest daughter of the late Captain Cargill, the founder of Otago. The deceased lady arrived in Dunedin with her father in the ship John Wickliffe, in 1848. She was the mother of Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M., of Auckland.

Miss Margaret Wycherly, before leaving Melbourne, spent a weekend at Coombe Cottage as the guest of Dame Nellie Melba.

The engagement is announced in an exchange, of Miss Pauline Shekleton, eldest daughter of -Mr. and Mrs. A. L. D. Shekleton, Pahiatua, to Mr. Sydney C. Humphries, Wai Rakau, Akitio, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Humphries, Napier. Mr. Humphries is a returned Ma’n Body soldier.

The Auckland Women’s Patriotic League points out the urgent need for several thousand pairs of handknitted soldiers’ socks before ’Xmas.

The engagement is announced of Miss Doris Evelyn Vizer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vizer, of Christchurch, to Gunner Cyril Arthur George Plumridge, N.Z.F.A., son of Mr. George Thomas Plumridge, of Christchurch (says the “Christchurch Sun”).

Matron Frances Price, who has been appointed matron of Gisborne Hospital, was mentioned in despatches for her services amongst the wounded men in Egypt.

An interesting Canterbury wedding was that of Miss Vera A’Court, second daughter of Mrs. H. A’Court, of Mansfield Avenue, and Mr. Kenneth William Robinson, second son of Mrs. Robinson, of Merivale. The ceremony tobk place at Merivale Church, Archdeacon Haggitt officiating. The bride was given away by her brother, Dr. A’Court, and her lovely frock was of white tulle and silver with a satin train suspended from the shoulders. She added a charming new note in her veil which was of pink tulle. A posy of freesias tied with pink and white ribbons was carried. Miss Gwendoline A’Court was the only bridesmaid, and Mr. George Aitken was best man.

The monthly tea in Wellington, given to the mothers of soldiers and sailors by the honorary division of the Women’s National Reserve, was largely attended, the guests being pleasantly entertained. Colonel J. G. Hughes gave an interesting little talk on various incidents of the war. He also touched on the question of parcels, saying that no one need worry if parcels did not seem to arrive; they turned up some time, and if a man did not always get his own, he perhaps got someone else’s. The marvel was that parcels did arrive in the front line so regularly.

Miss Hilda Nixon, of Rotorua, came to Auckland to meet her brother on his return from the front. * * * r

The Auckland French Club has decided to hold a special evening when General Pau visits the city.

A Melbourne message states: It is unofficially mentioned that the Government in future will only pay the maternity bonus where the total income does not exceed £250.

At Christ Church) Wanganui, on September 19, the wedding took place of Miss Dorothy Bailey, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bailey, and Mr. Douglas Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Moore. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Reeve. The bride wore a white georgette frock, trimmed with pearls. Misses Mabel and Vera Bailey were bridesmaids, Mr. H. Gifford Moore best man, and - Mr. J. Rowe groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in the’ picturesque grounds of the racecourse, where a large number of guests gathered.

The Soldiers’ Hostel, in Upper Queen Street, established by the Auckland Women’s Mutual' Aid Society, was formally opened by the Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister of Internal Affairs, who heartily congratulated the promoters on the result of their efforts to help the returned soldier. The hostel, which was formerly known as the “Abbey,” is under the charge of Mrs. Ker, the widow of a soldier, and her title is that of matron. The building, which has been completely renovated, has accommodation for about 30, and is open to all returned soldiers. The hostel is under the management of a board of control, consisting of 14 members. The Women’s Mutual Aid Society is represented on the board by Mesdames J. P. Campbell, C. V. Houghton, and N. von Sturmer, and the Returned Soldiers’ Association by Messrs. E. Inder, J. Melling, C. Waddingham, and E.. F. Andrews. The remaining members, all of whom are honorary members of the Mutual Aid Society, are the Hons. E. W. Alison and George Fowlds, Sir Frederick Laing, Messrs. G. H. Wilson, J. P. Campbell, H. T. Merritt and J. Hardley. Mrs. von Sturmer, who has

taken a leading part in the activities of the Women’s Mutual Aid Society since its inception, is secretary of the board.

At St. Paul’s Church, Wanganui, on September 24, the wedding took place of Miss Violet May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John May, of Castlecliff, and Mr. Oswald Cyril McNaught (returned Gallipoli soldier), eldest son of Major and Mrs. McNaught, of Durie Hill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. McKenzie. The bride, whose gown was of white crepe de chine, was given away by her father, and was attended by Miss Elsie May and Miss Muriel McNaught. Mr. Leslie McNaught, a returned soldier, was best man, and Mr. Bert Delves groomsman.

Much regret was expressed in Auckland at the death of Mrs. W. J. Ralph, which occurred at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital on Thursday last after a long illness. Mrs. Ralph was an accomplished musician, playing proficiently the piano, violin, harp, violincello and

organ. She has acted as organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Sacred Heart Church, Ponsonby, on various occasions, and was orchestral leader in connection with several amateur opera performances in Auckland. Two years ago Mrs. Ralph paid a visit to Ireland, but, becoming seriously ill, she returned to Auckland, and had to undergo an operation some weeks ago. She is survived by her husband, Mr. W. J. Ralph, of Princes Street, and a family of eight—Mr. Anthony Ralph, of Auckland; Mr. Gerald Ralph, of Sydney; Mrs. J. T. Donovan and Mrs. Esmond Napier, who are in Ireland; Mrs. P. Higgins, of Napier; Mrs. C. P. Gavegan, and Misses Ruby and Rena Ralph.

While in London Mr. W. F. Massey opened at Earl’s Court a Mothercraft Training Centre on New Zealand lines, promoted by the Babies of the Empire Society. The two houses have been adapted for the use of staff, students, mothers, and babies. The first floor is given up to the day and night nurseries, and there is a large lecture room, babies’

milk dispensary, bathroom, laundry; ' and isolation ward. In addition, to' providing accommodation for seven- • teen students, there is special accommodation for nursing mothers and their babies, and for babies suffering from malnutrition, who will be received from varying periods according to their needs. Residential training in practical mothercraft from three months to one year will be given. Dr. F. Truby King is the medical director, and Miss A. Pattrick the matron. Lord Plunket, chairman of the Provisional Committee, presided at the opening ceremony. Dr. Truby King pointed out the most serious feature of child rearing at the present day was the enormous number of infants being brought up artificially, and yet in 99 cases out of every 100 the mothers could breast-feed their own babies and in that way add to the efficiency of the race.

To those who know the value of a good complexion a .reference elsewhere to D. F. Glanville’s (Christchurch) intimation will prove highly advantageous. With the approach of the hot weather it is well to be prepared with a supply of face creams and powders.

Apropos of policewomen’s success in London, the following extract from a report by Mrs. Darner Dawson, the Commandant of the Women’s Police Force, London, makes interesting reading: I received this week (March 26) the following report from one of our sergeants working in the Holloway district: “On two occasions two men, one an Australian, the other a Canadian, appeared in the street and went to a certain house suspected to be used for immoral purposes. I stopped the soldier and asked him if he knew anyone in the house and if he were lodging there. On each occasion the soldiers answered in the negative. I was ableto persuade both of them to leave and to go back to their hostels. One of the men said he was quite willing to give up going on the condition that I would escort him out of the street as he was afraid of being molested by girls. I accordingly escorted him to the nearest terminus.” The policewomen find that the men are very easy to deal with, even when intoxicated and quarrelsome.; They are very childish in their capacity of being turned from one idea to another. If turned away from immoral girls and houses they are quite content to go to some other form of amusement. The male police, both civil and military, are only too willing and anxious to leave the dealing of such cases with policewomen. The difficulty has been to prove to the police authorities in command of civil and military police that there is no physical danger to the policewomen, provided they are in uniforms, are properly trained and patrol in couples. There has never once during the last four years been any occasion when physical force was necessary, nor have the policewomen suffered any kind of physical violence.

Miss Edith Lens, representing Vi.avi, Auckland, will give a talk to business girls on Saturday afternoon next, October sth, at her rooms, Ellison Chambers, Queen Street. Miss Lens is a very interesting speaker, and as these talks concern the physical and moral welfare of young women, they will be found instructive and educational. Miss Lens holds a series of weekly talks at her rooms every Wednesday, commencing at 3 o’clock.

Whatever happens, either you have strength to bear it, or you have not. If you have, exert your nature, and never murmur at the matter. But if the weight is too heavy for you, do not complain; it will crush you, and then destroy itself. And here you are to remember that to think a thing tolerable and endurable is the way to make it so! —M. Aurelius.