WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2209, 23 July 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

[By Imooek.l

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Crsytown. A quiet wedding took .place at the. house of Mr. James Montgomeric, an old and highly-respected resident of Greyiowu, yesterday afternoon, when Miss F. Montgomeric, youngest daughter of Mr. James Montgomerie, was married to Mr. H; H. Knowles, son of the late Mr. Thos. Knowles, of Dunedin. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a'saxe blue costume,■ with white felt hat, and carried a bouquet of maiden-hair fern and violets. Miss E. Roband was bridesmaid, and Mr. F. W. Knowles was best man. The Rev. Mr. St'owell was tho officiating clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles left by afternoon; train for .the south, where, their honeymoon will be spent. Their future homo will be at Tawaha.—Greytown Correspondent. •

Euohro Party. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. B. Howo gave a pleasant ouchre- party on Tuesday night at their '.residence, Brougham Street, in honour of the 21st, birthday of their .daughter, Miss Erma Howe, The suppor table was decorated with narcissi and cyclcmens, eilver bon-bons hanging from tho chandeliers to tho corners of the table, while tho birthday cako occupied the centre. Tho prizewinners were Miss Watteon and Mr. Craven, ■ and ,tho consolation prizes went to Miss Smith and Mr. W. E. Howe. Musical items wero given by Miss Mason and Miss E. Mack, and Mr. Graco entertained tho company with some conjuring tricks which wero very neatly and cleverly done. Mr. Ross proposed the health, of Miss Erma Howo which was drunk with musical honours. Mrs. Howo was drossed in nattier blue silk with crepe de chino ruffles, and Miss Erma Howo wore a trained white' satin gown with silver overdress.

Levin Home. : The committee ,• of tho Levin Home held their mooting on Tuesday, July 21,. rdno members being present. Miss Greenwood presided. The.acting-matron reported that several of' the children had- not been well, but wero now recovering: A vbto of appreciation was passod to Miss Cook for tho way in which she has managed tho Home during tho , absence of matron, Miss Jolly. Tho following gifts wcro received:—Messrs. Hurcombe, fish each week; Mrs. Christie (Riddiford Street), 'clothing; "A : Friend,"'clothing; tickets for St. Thomas's Parish Tea, Mr. Walton; cakes, etc., St. Cuthbert's. Island Bay; load of wood, Mr. Berry (Britomart Street).

Passing of a Pioneer. The late Mrs. John Udy, whose death was recorded on Tuesday, was," states a Wair'arapa daily, a member of the Bassett family, woll known early settlers in tho Carterton district.' She enmo to New Zealand with her parents and: two brothers and a sister in the ship Queen Margaret in 1855. They landed in Wellington, and almost imme-. diately left for the wilds of Wairarapa. There was only a track ovei thfc Rimu. takas then, and tho district gave littlo indication of the wonderful progress in store for it. Tho Bassets took upland .first"'at Greytown, towards Woo'dsido, and ' lived there ten years, undergoing all tho hardships of pioneer life. The, j ■Waibttihcf river/ in 1858, brought down tho heaviest flood known before or since, and tho .family had - to take.'refugo :fdf 1 some time in the loft. Tho river be-1 came so troublesome that- the family finally removed and settled in. tho bush, at Carterton, whero they .made a new home. Of the sisters, tho elder married the late Mr. John. Udy and the younger married Mr. Robert Dixon, now of To Aroha. Of tl[o sons, David died some two years ago. John, still lives in Carterton, halo and hearty.

Miss, Hardy, of Greenmoadows,: who has recently been on a visit,to the Cook Islands with Dr. Pomaro and. party, returned -on Monday evening.'

Tho annual dance of St. Abysms' Branch H.A.C.8.5., was hold last evening in. St. Anno's Hall, Green Streot, and was'a most successful function. Tho hall - lias boon prettily decorated tor the occasion with flags and foliago and a hospitable committee exerted •themselves to secure tho enjoyment of those present.- The chape-rones- wercj Mesdames Segrief, Wylie, Gamble, and Heavoy, and tho committee was formed by the Misses A.- Cooper, Fitzgibboji, E. and N. Strickland, Messrs. T. Murphy, C. Hannon. J. Stratford, J. Fagar, T. Gill, J. Bradloy, M. and P. Macarthy, T. Ponder C. M'Erlean, 0. G. Foote, J. Redican, and J. Haydon. Tho secretarv was Mr. W. H. Giles and the M.C.'s were Messrs. T. Murphy, C. Hannan, J. Bradley, and 0. Foote.

Tho Misses George; of Palmcrstoii North, who. shortly go to rcsido in 'Wel-lington,-entertained tho pupils of their elocutionary class and friends at a progressive euchre tournament •at the Opera House last evening. Speeches, of farewell and good wishes were delivered by the Mayor and others, and' songs, ,etc., contributed to a pleasant gathering.—Special correspondent. .

The.usual fortnightly meeting of tho Wellington South Nursiug Division was bold on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, and much useful work in idler bandaging was carried out tinder tho direction of tho lady superintendent. Sovcral members, spent tho .night in.proparin? for the coming demonstration to be given'at the Town Hall on.Friday nest.

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Ladies' Golf Match. Tho Christcburoli Ladies' Golf Club played tho : Wellington Ladies' Golf C'lulj at Heretaunga Links yesterday. Tho scores wore:—Miss B. Wood (Ghristchurcli) beat Miss A T . Brandon, •I up and 2; Miss Fisher (Christchurch) v. Miss Bell, all square; Miss Humphreys (Christchurch) boat Mrs. Lees, 4 up and 3; Miss Cowlishaw (Christchurch) beat Mrs. Gibbon, 3 up and 1. In the afternoon four-ball matches were played. . Tho scores wore: Misses Wood and Humphries ■■ (Christchurch) boat Misses BelV and Brandon, 2 up; Miss Fisher and Cowlishaw (Christchurch) beat Mesdanics Loes and Gibbon, 5 up and -1.

A "Gift Tea." A "gift afternoon," in aid of the plain stall of the sale of work which is to be held in' September for tho benefit of the Y.M.C.A., was held at the residence of Mrs. Fossette, in Hawker Street, yesterday afternoon. The drawing-room had been docorated with beautiful spring flowers, and the tea table with daphne. An entertaining competition was held, the winners, Mrs. Bradley and Miss Belle Luke, _ tieing. The musical and elocutionary'items which were contributed were also greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Fossette wore a pale heliotrope gown, Miss M. Fossette was in pale blue, and ■Miss Ethel Fossette wore a brown frock. Among those present wero Mrs." Clemmins, Mrs. George. Mrs. Bcimie, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. C. Collins, Mrs. J. Hislop, Mrs. Cathie, Mrs. Brainsby, Mrs. C. Godber, Mrs. Norwood, Mrs. Ingram, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. and Miss Nicol, Miss Cray, Mrs. Keith, Mrs. Blackburue, Miss Gilhver. The gifts which were recoived for tho stall wero many and varied.

Sale of Work at Newtown. ' A salo of work for the benefit, of tho Sunday school funds of the Congregational Church at Nowtown was opened yesterday afternoon by tho Mayoress, Mrs.-J. P. Luke. The Rev. W. Evans made.;an.introductory little speech, and Mrs. Evans explained the Objects of the sale, and after Mrs. Luke was presented with a bouquet by Miss Nitu. Eggers, tho opening ceremony was performed. The stalls had been very prettily draped and decorated with flowers, and tho display of articles, both for utility and for ornament, was most attractive The flower and plant stall, which showed an exhibition (for sale) of plants grown by members of the congregation, was an interesting feature of the sale. The stalls were in chargo of the following:—Produce, Mrs. W. Evans, the Misses Bold, M. Anderson, E..Rod, M. Scott, J. Eggers;. fancy, Misses F. Cowan, M. and C. Bold; sweets, (Misses A. Bold, M. and L. Qrombie, and M. Ordish; flowers and plants, Misses Crombie.'M. and A. WagstaflV D. Houchen; tea room, Mesdames Russell, S. Luke, Misses Lindegaard and Cockin; telegrams, Mr. W. Crombio and Mr. H. Liversago. In the evening an excellent entertainment was given, consisting of two dialogues, songs and pianoforte solos. Taking part in the first dialogue wcro tho Misses Lindegaard, Crombie, L. Crombie, and Oldish; and in tho second dialogue, "A Domestic Entanglement,' : were, the Misso A. Bold, I. Fuller,-Messrs. Anker, N. Hogbon. The stage manager was Mr. E. Ankor.' Miss Grant contributed songs, and instrumental music was contributed by t'ho Misses M. Bold, D. Houchen, and. Ordish. Tho sale will be 'Continued this afternoon and evening.

The following members of J. C;- "Williamson's Pantomirao Company are staying at the Albert Hotel:—Miss Mario Eaton, Miss Winnie Volt, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brett, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert, Mr; and Mrs. Alfred Crokor, Mr. itohn Farrell ,(busincss manager) and Mrs. Farrell, and Mr. Emil Bierman (musical director); also Captain Saer, of London.

Mr. and Airs. Irving wcro given a send-off in tho Greytown Town Hall last night, when a largo number of friends gathered to bid farewell to them. Mr. Irving was manager of the Greytown cheese factory for some six years, and always had his cheese marked first grade. Ho will bo missed in concert circles, as lie always took. part. Oii behalf of various local bodies, His Worship tho Mayor presented Mr. Irving with a purse of sovereigns.

Mr. and Mrs. 11. Hume (Masterton) are staying at the Royal Oak.

'MrS. Guy Didsbury has returned to Wellington from a visit to Firinoa.

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