WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1929, 11 December 1913, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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MATTEBS OF INTEEEST FROM FAS AND NEA&

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Society Wedding. The Hon. John Da rid Boyle, son of the. Earl of Glasgow (an ox-Governor nf New Zealand), was married to Miss Margaret Hodges, daughter of Judj;o Hodges, at Brompton Parish Church. Thero were many society folk present.— Press Association.

Levin Home. Tho monthly meeting of the committee of the Levin Memorial Homo was held at the Home, Uritomart Street, on Tuesday afternoon. Tho matron reported that the health of tho children, was good, with one exception. One of the girls had left the Homo to go into .domestic service. The children spent a very happy time at tho Christmas trco party, on .November 29, given to them by Miss Ilaber's pupils, Tlio resignation of Mrs. liadham was received with regret. Several friends of the Homo .have recently Jiedped the. ma.troiit.by giving a day's sowing. 'With '28 children to make and mend for, assistance with tho sewing is much' appreciated. The following gifts are acknowledged:—Mrs. C. Izard, jam, and plum puddings; Mrs. Brownlee, clothing; Mrs. Hobday, dresses; "Anonymous," a box of underclothing; Mr. Hurcombo, fish (twice); Mr. Mawson, buns. Christmas gifts for the children will bo gratefully received by the matron, or members of committee. Attention is drawn to tho fact that part of the proceeds of a concert which is to bo given in tho Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall, on December 17, aro to bo devoted to the. purpose of taking tho children to tho seaside, if a cottago of four rooms or more can be obtained for threo weeks in January at say of the bays—Seatoun, Lyall Bay, Karaka Bay, or Island Hay. So far no suitable place has yet been heard of. Tho children have never yet spent a holiday by the seashore, and it would mean a memorable timo for them if it can be arranged.

Bazaar at Ohtngaiti. A very succe-ssf ul bazaar was held in aid of tho funds of All Saints' Church, Ohingaiti, on December 30. It was opened by tho vicar, tho llov. H. W. Jlliugeiidor. Tlio stall-holders wero as follow:—Produce, Mrs. S. Mills: plain needlework, Mrs. Brooks; gentlemen's, Mrs. Barrett.; fancy work, Mrs. Clay; sweets and cordials, Messrs.- Willis and Monk; tea rooms, Mrs. Glastonbury, assisted by Miss Brooks and Miss M'Murchio; Christinas tree, Mrs. Edwards; bran.tub, Messrs. Barrett and Leeks; side straws, Miss M'Kcc, Miss E. Levin, and Mrs. Weathorlcy; v/cightgiossing, Mr. Hughes. Tho uso of tho hall was kindly given by Mr. Littlewood, and was prettily-decorated with flags lent by Mr. A. Crawford, Taihapc. The takings were close on £i 9.

Yesterday's Flower Show. It was a very beautiful display of ilowors which mot the eyes of visitors to tlio Town Hall yesterday afternoon, to view tho carnation and sweet pea show, and it is quito possible tbftt until then there were many people who had not realised before what a beautiful thing tho sweet pea can be. The, effect in colouring and arrangement of the long stands which ran from end to end down the centre of tho hall was indescribable, SO: subtle was tho intermingling of shades, and so light tho arrangement of them, while the background of palest green against which they stood could not have displayed tho. flowers to better 'arrangement. An unusually largo number of decorated tables wore also to bo seen, so many that both sides of the room were requisitioned to givo them space, while many of tlio competitors came from inland'' distances. Some very charming decorativo effects wore, employed, tho prizo table, an arrangement of roses, meeting with universal admiration. Tho greater number of the oilier tables had been arranged with sweet peas, and some of the combinations of colours used wore delicately beautiful. At the top of tho room was a stand massed with largo branching epcrgjic-liko arrangements of sweet peas, shivery grass, and asparagus fern, over which people lingered for many minutes, so charming was its appearance, while further down the room .wero hugo bowls and baskets of sweet peas, arranged with uncommon' l.y artistic effect. It is longßiuco there liajs been so fine a display of carnations as that of yesterday, some beautiful varieties being among them. Tho champion carnation, , "Linkman" by name, so far as one could mako out, was hugo in sizo and beautiful in colouring—scarlet, flaked with tinges of yellow. "Jumbo," a heavy smoke-col-oured variety, was much to the fore, and, in addition, there wero numbers of palest sulpher, scarlet, crimson, white, pink, and all imaginable shades, as well as numbers of tho striped variety. Very boautiful was the exhibit of car-' nations in pots made- by Mr. Fox. Another stand in which much interest was taken was that occupied by a collection of pansies, among which were to bo seen some beautiful violas, bunches of orchid pansies, and a tiny pansy flower, with each white miniature, petal standing widft apart from its fellow. They wero altogether fairy-like and charming. In every way the show was a vision of colour and beauty, and will undoubtedly stimulate flower-lovers in

this city to greater activity jn the world of (towers.

His Excellency tho Governor, who opened the show, was accompanied by Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, who wore a gown of blue awl green shot silk, with a drop collar of ln.ee. Her wide mole-coloured bat was trimmed with loose choux of amethyst tulle at each side. Many country visitors were present, quite a number of them being exhibitors in the show. Invitations have been issued'By Their Excellencies tho Governor and the Countess of Liverpoi-to a garden party which will bo held at Government House on Eriday afternoon, December 19. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Ethel Dovinc, daughter of Mrs. Dovinc, Tbo Terrace, Wellington, to Mr. E. J. Prondorgast, of the Auckland legal firm of Messrs. Devore, Martin, and Prendergast. A very enjoyable afternoon tea was. given by Mrs. Sidcy in Miss Tcndnil's tearooms yesterday afternoon. It was given in the inner room, where all the tea-tables were decorated with sweet peas. Among those present were: Mrs. Eitcbett, Mrs'. Field, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. Seddon, Miss Stout, Mrs. Wiiford, Mrs. Dyer, and several others. Ottawa, December 10— The Duke mid Duchess of C'onnaught have barred the "tango" from vice-regal dances.—Press Association, Sydney "Sun" Special. The Misses Gray (Wairarapa) are staying in Wellington. Mrs. .1. 'Armstrong CDannevirke) is visiting friends in Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Beere- have taken n house in Mount Eden, Auckland, for tho summer months.

Sale of Work at Kelburne. A sale of work, opened in St. Michael's Schoolroom at Kelburne. yesterday afternoon met with very successful results. Much trouble had linen taken in making the sale a thoroughly attractive one, and all the stalls had been prettily decorated, as well as having been provided with excellent displays of useful and ornamental articles. A centre of interest was the marquee, which was decorated with flowers and pot plants, and in which was placed a beautiful Christmas five., laden with fascinating gifts for children. At least three dozen doils, prettily dressed aiid ranging in. ages from mere babyhood to a demure suggestion of six years of ago or 'thereabouts, were to be seen suspended from the branches. Afternoon tea am! strawberries and -cream were also obtainable) in the marouee, which was in charge of Mrs. Haflinger. The stallholders included Me.sdanTos Homes, Cook, and lkvitt (nlain and fanny work)/ Mesdanios Stephens, Milligan, Hell, and Priest (produce stall), M-csdaiiios Yickerman, Hamerton, Johnson, and Miss Millward (sweet stall), Mrs. Swanston (collection of pictures), and several of Miss Baber's pupils were in charge of a mysterious bran tub. Thanks are due to the. many ladies of the parish who assisted with'donations of fruit and work, etc. ■ Mrs. Hcrdmnn was presented with a bouquet by Mrs. Zollinger's little daughter. The sale will be continued this afternoon and evening, and admission will bo free.

District Nursing Guild of St. John. On Tuesday 'iftcrnoon the committee of tho District Nursing Guild of St. John met for tile last time tins year at tho residence of Mrs. Moorliouso(vicepresident), who was in the.chair. Oiiu-r members present were Mrs. 8. l>. Tripe, Mrs. 11. Pearson, Mrs. A. A. Corrigati, Miss j\'. E. llobic-S'iti, i\mo M. H. Macandrcw, and Mrs. \V. B. Fisher (lion secretary). The president (Mrs. S. 11. Rhodes), and Ik-sdames Balcombe Brown and Gyles wrc unable, to attend, snd sent apologies accordingly. Before tlio ordinary, routine business was dealt witli the senior nurse submitted tho report for November, which showed that 38 di-tnet nnti.-i:ls had been treated during tho nioui' , 17 were discharged, 3 conveyed to the- Public Hospital, 1 to the = J.'iiro Homo, and there had been 1 dca'-h. 'I he vi-s-ir- paid by Nurses Macandrcw and Walton to tho sick poor in tjicir own homes mi inhered '122. Tho (:oi!nus,t'.'o acktiow'ocgc subscriptions <-i one guinea caoh from Mrs. S. A. Rhodes and the D.I.C. (per Mrs. Corrigan), and gifts iu kind Iron' Mesdames Denton, Moorliouse, Mites, Baker, Fulton, Lady Stout, Misses M'Lean, and Mack, and tho Gear Company. Complimentary reference was made to the generosity of tho sympathetic women who have co-operated with tho guild in providing refreshments for tlio special constables and others during the past few weeks of industrial unrest., and a. special vote of thanks was unanimously accorded thorn. Some particulars were furnished respecting the work carrid out by flic Wellington Nursing Division at the Red Cross Depot, Waterloo Quay, from which it was' gleaned that tlio Sisters of St. John have rendered first aid and rc-drosscd injuries to tlio extent of over '200 cases during the past live weeks. It was ' reported that- tho district nurses will entertain a number of children next--Saturday, according .to. annual Christmas custom, and in connection therewith tlio decided that it would be. inadvisable for boys to eolfcet. mo'ric'y-for.'the purpose, as provision is madO:.to-,moot ..tlio. expenses through other cliannels.. It was resolved, not to-moot during the-holiday recess, and tlio committee adjourned until next February.

Mrs. Tabuteau (Mastcrton) is visiting Wellington. The engagement- is announced of Miss Agolda Levy, eldest daughter °f Mr. and Mrs. A. Levy, to Mr. Frank Goldberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gold*, berg, of Buffalo, Nov/ York. Miss Amy Moss, accompanied by Miss Reynolds, of Duiiodm, left for Auckland last evening. ; Mrs. Herbert Wood (llastertoij)-canic down to Wellington for the National Sweet Pea Show, and was successful in winning several prizes. Her huge-bowl of sweet peas, for which- she secured first prize, was beautiful. Mrs. Lawrence (Mastcrton) was a'visitor to Wellington yesterday.' Mrs. and Miss M'Dougall (Pirinoa) aro visitors to Wellington. Mrs. E. T. Daniel is visiting friends in Otaki. Mrs. Byron Brown (Otaki) returns shortly from her visit to Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Hilcy, wifr and daughter respectively of Mr. E. H. Hiley, the new General Manager of the New Zealand railways, arrived, at Wellington yesterday by the Rualiine from London. Parents will doubtless be interested to learn that Miss Dixon, at present on the staff of Croydon. School, has decided to open next year in St. Andrew's Schoolroom, Wellington Terrace, a preparatory school for boys. . Tho death is announced of Mrs. Turpio, wife of Captain F. Turpie, which occurred on Sunday morning at NowboroHgh. Sue was born at Ncwboroiigli, Fifeshiro, Scotland, in February? '1833, and consequently, bad nearly readied the ago of 81 years. ' Shu was married 1" Captain Turpie in December, 18!J0, and accompanied him throughout his many voyages round tho world. For twenty years they wore resident'in .Mauritius, and camo to New Zealand a little over thirty years ago, taking up their'residence in Onniarit, where the late Mr. Robert Bain, Mrs. Turpic's brother, had already settled.

. To-night, before, tho members and friends of' tbo Moral and Physical Health Society, Dr. Edith Huntly is to lecturo on "Woman's Share in Public Health." This lecture, which is to bo held" in the Esperanto Hall, is open to the public and all interested in health questions aro welcome. Dr. Huntly is well known as a lecturer of ability, and is sure to make her subject niost'interosting. In the absence from Wellington of Dr. Platts-Miils, president of the society, Mrs. M'Donald will preside.