THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1524, 10 July 1919, Page 24

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 In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication).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

Dr. and Mrs. McEvedy, Wellington, have been on a short visit to the Thames. « • • •

Miss Gwen Gorrie is spending a holiday in Wellington.

The Girls’ Branch of the Women’s Mutual Aid Society recently held a very successful dance in the Druids’ Hall in aid of funds for the Soldiers’ Hostel.

A number of officers of the Motor Boat Patrol returned by the Prinzessin last week and were welcomed at a gathering by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Navy League.

Mrs. M. Taylor, of Kelburn, and her daughter, Miss P. K. Taylor left for England by the Arawa. Miss Taylor intends to finish her medical course at London University.

“The Timos” fund on behalf of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John has now reached over £15,000,000.

Miss Edmond, of Dunedin, is taking a two months’ practical training course at the Auckland branch of the Y.W.C.A., after which she ‘ will proceed to Sydney to attend the National Training School for Secretaries.

An interesting presentation took place at the St. John Ambulance rooms, Auckland, when the members of the Queen Mary Guild presented the lady corps superintendent, Mrs. C. Smith, with a gold Waltham watch, suitably inscribed on the back, “From the Queen Mary Needlework Guild from 1914 to 1919,” as a slight token of her energies.

The engagement is announced of Doris, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jemmett, Christchurch, to Mr. (late Sergeant) Charles Woolford, who recently returned to New Zealand after four years on active service, and who is the eldest son of Mr. Richard Woolford, Mosgiel.

The latest whim in America is to have a soul portrait of yourself. The artist is said to be able to tell the spiritual condition of his sitter, and he chooses the colours accordingly. Yellow is the intellectual colour; red denotes a violent temperament; purple is credited with reflecting a love and appreciation of beauty; and blue is used to show spirituality.

The combined banks’ staffs in Wellington gave a most successful ball in the Town Hall. The committee consisted of Misses Dobson, Sinclair, Tracey, Waters, Whittaker, Messrs. Battersby, Cornwall, Edwards, Haywood and Palmer, representatives of the different banks. The joint secretaries were Messrs. W. F. Battersby and A. Palmer. The chaperones were Mesdames Craig, Dawson, Stott and Waddell.

The Town Hall, Auckland, was the scene of much joyous excitement last Wednesday afternoon, when over 1000 children of soldiers were entertained at a “Peace” tree by the Soldiers’ Dependents Committee of the Women’s Patriotic League. The little ones had a right good time, and besides being presented with toys and sweets were entertained by Miss Cecil Hall’s pupils in a delightful programme of dances. The Rev. F. R. Jeffreys was prominent in helping with the distribution of gifts, and. a number of business men also assisted.

In “The Times” the following announcement was made: The marriage arranged between Mr. H. L. B. Wil-lock-Pollen, Coldstream Guards, and Miss Cecil Leitch will not take place. Miss Cecil Leitch is the famous woman golfer, who holds both the English and French ladies’ open championships. The engagement was announced last September.

Six members of the New Zealand Army Nursing Service who returned by the Prinzessin were Matron MacLean, of Hunterville; Sister E. H. Barnes, of Wellington; Sister A. M. Paterson, of Gore; Sister V. R. Bayly, of Auckland; Sister J. E. Lewis, of Auckland; and Sister- J. M. Holmwood, of Pahiatua.

Dr. Margaret McCahon, who is resigning from the position of Medical Inspector of Schools on her approaching marriage, was the guest of honour at an afternoon tea given by Dr. Ethel Sands, at Williamson’s Buildings. Speeches were made by Mr. E. K. Mulgan, Mr. C. J. Parr, M.P., the Hon. G. J. Garland, M.L.C., Mr. E. C. Purdie, and Mrs. Baume.

The wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Patea, of Mr. David Duncan, of Greymouth, and Miss Florence Booth, only daughter of Mr. G. W. Booth, of the Bank of Australasia, Patea, and Mrs. Booth. At afternoon tea, following the ceremony, the bride cut the wedding cake with the sword of her grandfather, Lieutenant Hunter, who fell at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, where Major von Tempsky was also killed.

Queen Alexandra, accompanied by Princess Victoria and Prince Waldemar of Denmark, attended the distribution of the Royal Maundy at Westminster Abbey. Princess Helena Victoria and Princess Marie Louise were also present, and all* the royal ladies were presented with bouquets. The distribution was carried out with the usual picturesque ceremonial. The recipients were 54 men and 54 women, these numbers corresponding with the age of the King, and the white purse given them contained 54 pence in silver pennies, twopences, threepences and fourpences.

A quiet wedding took place at the Cathedral, Nelson, on June 25, when Staff-Sergeant James Henry Nash, N.Z.M.C., second son of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Nash, of Palmerston North, was married to Sister Hannah Carruthers, N.Z.A.N.S., only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Carruthers, of Nelson. The bride was attended by Sister T. D’Emden, N.Z.A.N.S., both of them having recently returned from service in the New Zealand hospitals in France and England. Corporal E. J. Wilson, of Wellington, was best man. The bride was given away by Mr. T. Pettitt. Both the bride and bridegroom and their attendants wore their military uniforms. The service was performed by Dean Weeks.

The dresses at the Derby -meeting exhibited the greatest variety and exuberance seen for many years. They included sharp colour contrasts, and numerous bizarre designs, showing the latest Parisian influence. A conspicuous fabric blend was taffeta and organdi. decorated with Chantilly lace and blue ribbon bows. Typical West End gowns of various silks are

short sleeved, with heavily embroidered tubular outline. These are worn with swaggering diaphanous cavalier cloaks, which are widely favoured. “Dazzle” foulards bear strange feather decorations, while the widest range of fancy is expressed in hats. Vivid colours predominate. A drooping mushroom shape, trimmed with feathers, or scattered with several kinds of flowers, is one of the most popular.

Writing in his parish magazine, the vicar of Hampton-on-Thames, the Rev. E. E. Charles, says: “On two or three occasions lately wedding parties have come to church with the head covering of the bridesmaids reduced to a mere wreath of flowers. The vicar asks that all will be careful to conform to the custom of bridesmaids wearing a hat oi’ some other suitable covering.”

A wedding of New Zealand interest took place in Edinburgh on May 8, when Miss Edith Morrison, daughter of Mr. J. L. Morrison, of Forglen, was married to Major T. F. (Eric)

Corkill, of Oriental Bay, Wellington, who was released from service with the R.A.M.C. a few days before. The bride, who had just arrived from New Zealand, had Miss Massey for her bridesmaid, and Second-Lieuten-ant Harold Corkill, R.F.A., was the best man. A number of New Zealand and othei’ friends were present at the church and at a reception held afterwards at the North British Hotel, where they were received by Mrs. T. E. Corkill in the absence of the bride’s parents.

Mrs. L. H. Norton and Miss Pauline O’Connor gave a most enjoyable dance at the Parnell Park Kiosk, which is excellently adapted for social functions. All the rooms were decorated with pot plants and choice flowers, while Chinese lanterns were suspended around the verandahs. An orchestra played all the latest dance music, and fox trotting was in popular vogue. During the evening Mrs. Norton sang charmingly, and Miss Pauline O’Connor and Messrs. Payne, Clynch and Fernandez also contributed musical items. Mrs. Norton

wore a frock of black taffeta and georgette; Miss O’Connor was in lemon taffeta with touches of jade green. Others present were: Mrs. Hall-Skelton, Mrs. W. J. Vaughan, Mrs. Lambess, Mrs. F. Knight, Mrs. Hyams, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Maxwell, Miss Jean Russell, Miss Evie Lynch, Miss Marie Casey, Misses Bolton (2), Miss G. Evans.

The marriage took place on April 3, at Christ Church, Woburn Square, of Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Kingdon Turnbull, D. 5.0., M.C., N.Z.E.F., youngest son of Mrs. Turnbull, Wanganui, and the late Mr. Andrew Turnbull, to Miss Winifred Bayly, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bayly, of Okoroire, New Zealand. The bride was given away by her brother, Flight - Lieutenant Leslie Bayly, R.A.F. Miss Yemen, cousin of the bridegroom, attended as maid of honour, and Colonel Bishop was best man. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Rennell, was the hostess for a luncheon at the Cafe Royale, in Regent Street, and later on Colonel and Mrs. Turnbull left for their honeymoon trip to Bournemouth, Bath, and Scotland. Lieutenant- -Colonel Turnbull returned to New Zealand in charge of the draft on the transport Prinzessin. He figured conspicuously with his battalion throughout the bigadvance which brought about the downfall of the enemy, and was mentioned in despatches in New Year’s List, 1919.

The social thrill of the week (says a recent issue of the “Daily Mail”) has been furnished by the announcement of the engagement of Lady Diana Manners, the youngest daughter of the Duke of Rutland, to Mr. Alfred Duff Cooper, D. 5.0., late of the Grenadier Guards and a nephew of the late Duke of- Fife. All Londoners are greatly interested in Lady Diana, who is easily the most fascinating girl personality of the last decade. No girl of her period has been more paragraphed in the press, none has been more favoured as a subject by painters and photographers alike. Her popularity is not a matter of mere good looks. She has conspicuous talent in many directions. She is a dancer of more than average ability, a writer with distinct claims to originality, an athlete, and an actress of undeniable charm. As a costume designer she exhibits a talent which, employed commercially would probably bring her in a Cabinet Minister’s salary. She has a quick responsive mind, and every new intellectual movement finds in her an instant votary.

The success of the weekly talks given by Miss Edith Lens, at Viavi Rooms, Third Floor, Ellison Chambers, Queen Street, Auckland, is evidenced by the ever increasing number of ladies who esteem it a privilege to hear her. Miss Lens has for many years been associated with Viavi, and it has always been her aim to impart useful knowledge to suffering humanity. She possesses a charming personality, a desire to uplift and a sympathetic tendency that cannot help but encourage those who desire to live more beautiful and helpful lives. Miss Lens’ talks are held every Wednesday afternoon, commencing at half-past two.