THE SOCIAL WORLD

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1555, 12 February 1920, Page 26

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 In all cases the writer’s signature and address must be attached (not for publication).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

It is reported that Princess Mary will visit Copenhagen, Christiania and Stockholm on a six weeks’ tour during the summer.

Mrs. T. C. Taylor, of Wanganui, returned by the Bremen, after a trip to Great Britain and America.

Mrs. J. L. Conlan has returned to Auckland after spending a holiday at Russell.

Miss Alleyne Brett, of Auckland, is on a visit to Christchurch, where she is the guest of Mrs. West. Opawa.

Miss Betty Sharman has returned to Auckland after a visit to Rotorua with Captain and Mrs. Sterling.

Miss Copland, of the Art staff of the Elam School, Auckland, is on a visit to the south.

Mrs. R. J. Seddon and Miss Seddon returned to Wellington by the Bremer after a trip to the Old Country.

Miss Stella Murray, the well-known Christchurch contralto singer, is leaving to continue her musical studies abroad.

Mrs. and Miss Bell, Auckland, went down to Wellington for the wedding of Miss Dorothy Tripe to Major Chaytor.

Official statistics show that during 1919 there were 1312 petitions in Sydney for divorce, as compared with 934 in the previous year.

The correspondent of “The Times” at Paris reports that a beauty competition was conducted by “Le Journal” on the most up-to-date methods. From 1600 lovely entrants a dozen judges selected 49, whose photographs will be displayed at the cinemas weekly until a public vote decides Paris’ queen of beauty. A great crowd gathered during the judgment.

The engagement is announced of Miss Phyllis Carr, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carr, Omania, Rotorua, to Mr. Douglas G. Macfarlane, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland.

The engagement is announced of Miss Mary Campbell, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell, of Hastings, to Mr. Charles J. Colley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Colley, of Gisborne, says the “Gisborne Times.”.

The engagement is announced of Mr. Arthur Leith Shand, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Shand, Northland, Wellington, to Miss Josephine (Jose) Burrett, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. T. Burrett, of Thames, Auckland.

Miss Frances Henry, daughter of Dr. Henry, Wellington, had the privilege of playing the violin before M. Verbrugghen. He said she had undoubted talent, well worth cultivating. Miss Henry will go to Sydney in company with Miss Cullen (N.S.W. State Orchestra), and will enter the Conservatorium there to carry on her studies.

Says a Wellington writer on the recent races: The short sleeve was seen on many frocks, a fashion which was always trying, and the low-cut necks were much seen, so that some dresses looked more as though designed for evening than for day wear. Some very beautiful gowns were worn and gay colours were much seen. Hats were in most cases small, but some very wide ones were observed, and a noticeable feature was the wearing of the wide sailor untrimmed.

It would be a good thing for the nation in these days if women kept to their own particular sphere, said the Lady Mayoress at South Islington, England. It went without saying that a healthy generation of children was a great asset after the ravages of war.

The marriage took place on February 3 at the residence of the bridegroom’s parents, 52, Overton Terrace, Hataitai, Wellington, of Mr. Guy Clifford Kinniburgh, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kinniburgh, to Miss Charlotte Paerau Black, daughter of the late Mr. Alf. Black, formerly editor of the “North Auckland Times.” Mr. and Mrs. Kinniburgh are spending their honeymoon in the Waikato.

MrsAFrith, wife of the well-known comedian, now touring New Zealand with "ttie “Going Up” Company, is at present in Invercargill. Mrs. Frith suffered a breakdown when the company opened in Auckland, and has been ordered a long rest. She is staying with Mrs. Mervyn Mitchell.

The death took place on January 29 of Dr, Constance Frost, at her home at Mt. Eden, Auckland. She succumbed to an attack of influenza. Dr. Frost graduated in Dunedin many years ago, and then took a post in the Adelaide Hospital. Since then she had practised in Auckland, where her professional skill, kindly disposition and capacity for self-sacrifice won her the esteem of an extensive circle of friends.

In order to remove some misapprehension as to the disposal of the profits of the tour of the New South Wales State Orchestra, Mr. Gladstone Hill has stated that neither M. Henri Verbrugghen nor any member of the orchestra participates at all in the disposal of the profits. Fifty per cent, of the profits remain in New Zealand for the purpose of establishing a 'Conservatorium of Music, 30 per cent, goes to- the New South Wales Government, which lent the orchestra to New Zealand without any charge, other than salaries and out-of-pocket expenses, while 20 per cent, is set aside for the purpose of managing the New Zealand tour.

“I know people who don’t believe the "least thing about the Angels of Mons,” said Miss C. W. Christie in a theosophical lecture in Wellington. “I do believe in the story. Those angels were made by the prayers of al) the people who loved their boys at the front. They took form and fought with them as angels. If you pray that your guardian angels will guard your loved ones, your prayer is turned into the form of a soul. The Angels of Mons were made by your prayers, and because the forms were ready, then the power of God could be poured into them, and at the critical moment when the opposing forces turned out, had it not been for those prayers, the thin khaki line would have been broken.”

A special bureau in Westminster is grappling with one of the most pathetic post-war problems. It is called the “Soldiers’ Wives Section.” There were many romances in England while Canadian, American and Australian troops were pouring through on their way to the various fronts. Some of them were rash; other promise lasting happiness. The aftermath of the rash ones keeps the bureau busy. Young wives with babies in their arms call every day; letters pleading for help are numerous. Men write from Australia that they see that their war marriages were foolish. In cases where the husband is willing to receive his wife and she is willing to go to him, funds are provided •by the Government. It is said that many girls refused to leave England when their husbands were ordered home. What they want now is alimony. A special divorce law has been drawn up to enable an English wife to obtain freedom from a husband in Australia.

West End dressmakers assert that the return of the crinoline is finally decreed, at least for girls’ evening wear. Big Parisian houses are pushing it, and London designers are offering ballroom specimens, described as “bewitching,” composed of a flowered net of various shades of pink, with rosebuds catching up the draperies. Modistes advise Junoesque matrons to adhere to the present straight-line fashions.

Colonel J. Studholme, D. 5.0., and Mrs. Studholme, who recently returned from England, are the guests of Lady Bowen, at Middleton, Canterbury.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilson and Miss Peggy Wilson, formerly of Auckland, have gone to the Hermitage, Mount Cook, after spending several weeks in Christchurch.

The Tourist and Expansion League of New Plymouth have invited Miss Louise Mack to visit the Mountain Hostel as their guest.

An interesting wedding took place at Wanganui on February 3, when Mr. Lionel Claude Young, only son of Mrs. James A. Young, of “Muritai,” Durie Hill, was married to Miss Elsie Nellie Hean, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hean, at whose residence, “Broomfield,” Tawhero, the ceremony took place. The bride, who was given away by her father, was much admired in a frock of white crepe de chine with bodice of georgette and crepe de chiiie embroidered with seed pearls. Her veil, beautifully embroidered, was caught with a narrow wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a lovely bridal bouquet. Miss Winnie Hean and Miss Jean Young were bridesmaids. Mr. Loftus Barkman was best man, and Mr. Harold Hean, groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. L. Blamires.

Dame Melba recently sang at St. Dunstan’s, the home in Regent’s Park for soldiers blinded during the war. When Melba arrived the men had been waiting in the concert room for half an hour, playing about like schoolboys. But they were intensely quiet when Melba sat down at the piano and played a small French song. Then her pianist arrived and Dame Melba gave the men their choice —“Good-bye,” by Tosti, or “Bonny Mary of Argyle.” A great shout went up for “Bonny Mary.” “Cornin’ Through the Rye” followed, and Tosti’s song. As she left the hall, Melba said: “I’ve always wanted to sing to you. It’s an honour. I know what you have done for the Empire, and nothing we can ever do can be good enough.” This was what Melba said aloud. What she said quietly to a friend was: “They were so still; I felt a lump in my throat.”

The wedding was celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, Willis Street, Wellington, on Thursday, January 22, of Miss Nellie Hazel Tarrant, eldest daughter of Mr. B. Tarrant, Miramar, and Mr. Gordon Taylor Latham, eldest son of Mr. R. Latham, Boulcott Street, and cousin of Right Hon. Sir Gordon Hewart, Attorney-General of England. The Rev. T. Feilden Taylor officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of white crepe de chine and georgette daintily trimmed with pearls, and a veil fastened with orange blossoms. Miss Maisie Tarrant was the bridesmaid, wearing a pretty dress of pale pink crepe de chine and ninon, and black picture hat. Mr. Percy Latham was the best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Masonic Hall. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Latham will shortly be leaving for England via Australia, on an extended trip.

Search parties found no trace of Miss Reid, the High School teacher, who was lost recently on the Milford track, Dunedin. Miss Reid was for some years on the staff of the Timaru Girls’ High School, and later held important positions in district high schools in Marlborough and in the North Island. In 1913 she obtained the appointment in the Otago Girls’ High School that she held at the time of hei 1 death. It was her intention to go to Paris in 1921 to prosecute further her study of French.

Slices of tomato cooked in batter make a delicious breakfast dish. Three ounces of flour, half a pint of milk, one egg and seasoning make a good batter.

Mrs. Stratford-Henniker, of Greymoth, sister of Mr. E. A. Wickes, of that town, returned to the Dominion by the transport Bremen. Since 1910 Mrs. Stratford-Henniker has been engaged in war work in England, and was for some time lady overseer to one of the women’s departments at Woolwich arsenal. • • At Christie’s sale room in London a small collection of old Worcester china, belonging to Mr. Austen Chamberlain, was sold for a total sum of 1,668 guineas. The highest price obtained was for a small jug seven inches in height, which was bought by Sir. Albert Amor for 300 guineas.