WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2137, 1 May 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM PAR AN.O NEAR

[BY IMOGRJ,}

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Pirinoa. A very pretty wedding Un>k plane at Pirinoa, tlio residence of tho brido's mother, on Wednesday, when iliss 8.% il'Dougall, daiif;litcrol M«. il-'Dougall, was married to Jlr. (i. 1:1., ffidsbwry, smi of Mrs. George J)idsbury, of Tho ceremony was a very quiet o'rn?, only relatives being present, and the }'ov. Jlr. Bond, of Alartinborough, conducted tho service. The bride, v.'lto was i-aven. away by her eldest brother, wore a feliente grey figured crepe do Iclsino gown, and large black hat, with u, white ostrich feather. She was attended by hor sister, Miss N. M'JDougall, , who was in a white embroidered frock and nattier blue hat, with blue , leathers. 'Mr. i. Jl'Bougall whs the best man. The house had been beautifully de-eoratccl witk autumn flowers and foliage, and among tho presents, which entirely filled one of the rooms, were a number of Maori mats and kits, the gifts of soiiie of tho neighbouring Maoris, who had known tho bride for the greater part of her life. The wedding breakfast yras a very cheery event, and later in tho afternoon the bride and bridegroom left on their travels, Mrs. JMtlshKry travelling in a grey eloth costume, pretty hat on suite, and black fox fttrs, tho gift of tho bridegroom.

Wedding at Christchurcli. At St. Michael's Church, Christchurch, on 'Wednesday, thu wedding took place of the Rev. 0. Nelliam Watson, of St. John's, To Koruka, Poverty Ba.y, youngest son of tiic iatfl Mr. Oeorgo AVatson, of Christ's College, Christchurcli, to Miss Ivy Sheppanj, only daughter of the late itlf, H. G. Slicppard and Mrs. Shoppard, of "Mattaimra," Gloucester Street, Christcbuvch (states the "Sun"). The ceremony was iwrformed by the Eev. Cecil Mutter. The j brido, who was given- .away by her brother, Mr. (i. Lance SSieppan!, wore a gown of whito satin chanueusc, Tho bodieq was veiled almost entirely in benutiful Limerick lace, and finished with spray or orango'blossoms on the left side The skirt was draped with Hie same lace, and made with a pointed train, lined with slurred tuile, end finished with true lovers'.knot of tulle and cluster of orango blossoms, the. underskirt of duchessc niousselino bring finished with a deep flouuco of shadowlace. She wore a wreath of orango Blossoms and long tulle- veil, embroidered in tho corners, and lier oniy ornaments wcro a bangle and brooch, the gifts of her uncle. A shower bonquol <ff whito I flowers was carried. The brkte was attended by Miss Cookson, of FcndaJton (her cousin), and Miss Watson (Patoierston North), cousin of tho bridegroom. Miss Cookson \yore a pretty frot-k of apricot satin veiled in creani lnce, and hat of black chiffon velvet, Miss Watson was in pearly-grey satin, with black velvet hat. Each .wore gold bungles, the gift of tho bridegroom, and carried bouquets to harmonise with, their froeks. Tho bridegjoom was accompanied by Mr. , J. A. B. Cookson (cousin of. tho bri-uo) as best man, and Mr. Floyd M. I, ; Sheppa'rd (brother of the bride) as groomsman.

Ambulanso Saturday. Owing tb ! the late strike and other deterrents, it is just eighteen -, montlis sinco tho last Ambulance Saturday was held, so a very special effort is necessitated this yeur.'bno'requiring ; the - steady co-operation, ot eveT'y 'citizen'. No an&' is immune from - 'accidents, though there aro;mauy people who havcliio good f«rtuue to escapo sucli calamities lor many years. Until one has suffered from a sudden injury it is not'easy to rcaiigetliii benefit of being treated ia ail intelligent and capable manner ataiice. Life and accident-insurance offices do not sufficiently recognise (at any rate in a. pecuniary manner) the saving that m institution like tho St. John Ambulance Association makes to their funds by saving lives-or minimising the aftereffects of accidents by effective firstaid, improvised and supplied at once. It is not too late for su:li companies os patients whose gratitude has bcen vsr.sponded from any cause to right o«i> standing errors of omission. Ladies iiro informed that collection boses can bo obtained at No. 1 Committee Room, after 4 p.m. to-day, and throughout the day on Saturday, at the Town Hall (Mercer Street door), the room to which boxes aro to bo given ia for counting. Refreshments will bo provided for helpers from 11 a.m.

At the last meeting of tho Belfast Branch of tho W.C.'J'.U., a resolution was passed reaffirming the original adherence of that branch to tlie platform of the Biblo-in-State-Sclioois League. - ■Miss Watson (Palmorstou Nertli) is visiting Christclnircli. : Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Premlergasi; havo nrrived in Auckland, and ale staying at "Cargcn." ])r. and Mrs. Brovnlie (Christelmrch) are visiting Auckland. Sirs. M'Evedy is visitiiljj Christchurch. Tho engagement is annoimceilof Miss Daisy Bramley. .daughter cf Mrs. A. C. Brainloy, of Wellington, to Mr. Eric [nues-Jones, fifth sou oi Mr. H. V. [lines-Jones, of Nelson.

After tlio marriage of Mies Collie to MY. Came Bidv.-ill on Wednesday, a reception was hold at "Puinuvai," .Masterton, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Collie. The- rooms v/ero gay with -n- profusion of late roses and other flowers, unci a largo number fit' guest? vcro present. Among them were: Mrs. John Bidwill, -Mrs. Hugh Beatliam, Mrs. John Barton, Mrs. Hiirold Beetnam, Miss Bubcr, Mrs. Baloombo Brotvn, Aliss Kjiglandj'Mrs. Cruiekshank, Mrs. S. Bolton, Mrs. V>. Barton, Mrs: CoeHurn-Heod, Sir Walter Buchanan, J.I, J:*., aiid the Rev. Mr. Watson.

A social in aid of the funds of Island Bay parish was lield. hi St, Anne's Hall, Green Street, on Wodllesttay night nnd proved a groat success.. About 80 couples danced to musie supplied by G. A. Timmings. Amongst those p-re-sent were: The Ven. ArcMeacon Bovoy, tlio Rev. Father 'Peoples, and Mr. A. H. liindniarsh, M.'P. A pleasant intorludo to (lancing were some musical items rendered by Master li. O'Brien (violin solo), who received an encore, Sjsxs A. Seigrief and Miss 0. Farrell' (duet), and Misses 0. and 0. Foot* (songs); whilst Miss IJ. Simon played the accompaniments. Messrs. S. Murphy and W. H. Giles acted as M.C.'s, and Messrs, 0. Krolm and 1 ,, .. Whitakcr were joint lion, secretaries.

Before applying any hair tonic, it is advianblo lo have treatment for the. srnlp— if only one—to stimulate Hie circulation uud revive tho. life of Ilia liair follicles, thus effect inp immediate results. It ako serves to teach ladies how to nia^ig! , nnd to can.' for their hair. Mrs. Kollestos, Hair Specialist, Lanibton Quay.*

Pcifmersten Carnival. Our' Palmc-rsloii correspondent \A?% !.lml iiominalioiis for the Qhcpi , of V\a Carnival iuvited lor tlio vomiug cumbiiieti <!'.'fi)it i'or the band ami orchestral society iu that town aro being inndo by tlio .OrnWs. who have nominated Miss Taylor, of Torrarc Kndj and' six other bodies, whose selections are not yet. announced. Mrs. L. A, Abraham heads the ladies' committee of the carnivnl.

Cirls , Club far PaSmorston North. A Kii'is 1 club fo" I'almcrston is proposed. The Rev. Mr. Kosher suggests, novv that the completion of the new AH Saints' Church sets tile old Schoolroom froe for other uses, to offer it for a fills' sociai club. Ho considers fba.t tho c'ub will be a suitable innovation for girls i» shops ami offices, and.besides providing recreation, will serve as an employment agency, and oater for their comfort generally. Hβ considers that , the possibilities of such a elub are bauwdlcfs.

A FareweU Party, Miss Nesli. ivbe is leaving for England nest/week, was tho guest of lionour at a faroweli evening which was given on TVodiseE-day by a number of her friends ot tho Pioneer Club.. Tho pretty rooms Wci'e bright with flowers, and a very ■ pleasant- time was spent with bridge. Miss Nasli were a gown of black ninonover white satin, finished with an apricot sash. Among those pcesent wero Mrs.'Do-vims, Mrs. Malfitte, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Leicester, Miss Dowries, Bliss Amy Kane, Miss Hardy, Miss Higgle, Missos Fisher (2). Isaacs (2), Hickey #).

Miss Candy (Feathorstou) ami Miss A. Hajley, of Grant Road, have returned from a visit to the Waitowo Caves Slid W&uganui.

Mrs. Haacoeb, daughter of Mr, a.nd Sirs. D. T. Stuart, arrived in -VfoHington <j!i Wednesday from India, via, Sydney, and leaves to-morrosv with her paront-s fot Bioahoita.

t)r. aiwl Mrs. Walker (Blenheim) are stayiug at Hits Hotel Windssr.

Mrs. and Miss Neil), have rotunied to Feilding from a visit to Wellington.

, Miss May Kane, who has been spend ing the*' hisi two years in Adeliiido, i; expected to return to 'Wellington todav.

Dr. ami Mrs. M-orkjine (Chris'ehurch) aro visiting Wellington,

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