WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2262, 23 September 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding In St. John's. The marriage took place very quietly in St. John's Presbyterian Church, yesterday afternoon of Miss Dora Snxton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Saxton, of Kelburne, Wellington, to Mr. J. It. Cullen, "Belvedere," Montville, Queensland, son of Mr. J. C. Cullen, of Mapperley Park, Nottingham, England. . 'j.'ho coreniony was performed by the Rev. J. Paterson, and the organ was played by Mr. Kerry. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white embroidered voile, with a large white picture hat trimmed with, white ostrich feathers, and carried a bouquet of cream flowers. The only bridesmaid was Miss Lulu Hine, who wore a frock of pale bluo crepe de chine, and cream hat wreathed with flowers and trimmed with blue ribbon. Her bouquet was of pale pink (lowers. Tlie best man was Mr. F. Saxton. iirs. Saxton, the mother, of the bride, wore a gown of grey satin and a black feathered hat. The wedding party and guests, the latter being relatives and old family friends, wereafterwards entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Saxton, and later the bride and bridegroom left on their travels, tho former travelling in a Sre.y coal- and skirt, trimmed' with squirrel fur and a pink Dolly Vardon hat. trimmed with 'flowers and ribbon. Wedding In St. Peter's. Yesterday afternoon the marriage took place in St. Peter's Clwrch of Mr. Martin Luokie, of Wellington, to Miss Geraldine Martelli. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Archdeacon Harper. The bride wore a gown of soft cream satin, with an overdress of lace and net, and a black velvet hat with a white ostrich feather. ' Miss G. Craig was bridesmaid, and wore a gown of floralvoile, with a blue satin belt- and ileiral hat. Two littlo children were also in attendance, and Mr. Organ was best mau. "The Gay Lord Quex." Miss Paget, as Sophy Fulgarney, a manicurist in "The Gay Lord Quex, which was played -in the Grand Opera House last evening by the BucklerPaget Company, was given no opportunity of wearing anything but black, save oiico, but then they were _ charmingly made gowns of soft black silk, open at the throat and falling in graceful folds in the skirt. In the second act she wore over her gown a long black cloak lined with petunia' satin and a wide black hat with a transparent crown. Miss Lilian , Lloyd, as the Duchess of Sfcroud, was certainly a very : effective .figure aiid in the second act sho wore an uncommon frock of wallflower coloured charmeuse made with a loose coatee effect falling from a yoke and ending in a kind of double tunic. Her next appearance was in a gown of deep cream lace made with a tunic and swathed with golden coloured crepe de chine that ended in a trained panelled effect at tho back. Very wide cream net 'sleeves, made a charming finish .to the gown and ;ii small golden brown hat was worn. The rose-coloured garment of eoft satin draped over lace, worn in.the third act, was decidedly picturesque, and in the last act ehe wore a pale geranium frock. .■•A. pretty frock was worn ■in tho second' act by' Miss Eileen Rob- : ihson. of white satin, and in tlie last act she appeared in white muslin, and a wido white hat with touches of black, and looked somewhat suggestive of the far-famed Griselda. : The manicure Rirls; whose parts were taken by Miss Lennex, Miss Joan Perkins, and Mies Hilda Chapman (all three of Wellington), were very workmanlike in their pretty neat blue f rooks and little muslin aprons. ' / -L-ii-J-: —' ; . !'. Mr. and Mrs. Studholnie, who arrived in Auckland .'on Thursday, by tho Nayiia from Fiji, have left for Christchurch. . . .- Mrs. Hiley has taken Mrs. Batcson's house at Heretaunga, and is-at present staying there. ■ - •• - ■ . ■ A small afternoon tea was given by Mrs. Hales at her residence, Oriental Bay, for Miss . Paget . yesterday afternoon. .', Bowls and. vases of very lovely spring flowers .wore everywhere to be seen in the entrance hall and rooms. Tho hostess woro a gown of white silk with an overdress of black nilion, aud Miss Paget was in dark blue, with a shady black hat. Miss Higgie (Wanganui) jvbre emerald green with an overdress of black ninon and lace. Among the guests , were: Lady Ward, Miss Fraser, Mrs. Triggs, Mrs. Donald Robertson, Mrs. Bernard B. Wood, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Jones, Mrs. W. Kennedy, Mrs. Kane, Mrs. Birnie, tho Misses Peat (2), Mrs.' A.. Young, Mrs. ■Hall, ■ . ' A breaking-up dance in connection with tho College boarders of Miss Borlaso's dancing classes is being hold in tho Goring Street Hall on Saturday evening, September 26. Miss Boiiase was presented' by these pupils on Saturday last with a handbag,, as a token, of tlieir appreciation of her. carefur training. Mr; and Mrs. Edwin Kilpatrick arrived in Auckland on' Monday from Australia by the' Maheno, and are guests at tho Grand Hotel. Mrs. Kilpatrick is the only (daughter of the late Mr. John Dixon Wyselaskic, tho Vic-, torian philanthropist, who gave Wyselaskio Hall to the Melbourne University and the Presbyterian Ladies' College and innumerable bequests to various charities and church organisations of Australia. At the annual meeting of the Ncaroma Croquet Club, hold on Monday evening, Mrs. Castle- presiding, a motion of sympathy with the relatives of tho club's late president, Mre; J. Frasor,-was carried, and as the season commences next Saturday it -was rer solved that the opening be very quiet." Tho club' has 22 playing members, and its finances axe sound During the evening tho following officers were elected:—President, Mis. Carter; vicepresidents, Mesdamcs Castle, Naughten, and Wakelin; secretary, Mrs. Wilkinson; treasurer, Mjss Eraser; committee, Mesdames Hill, M'Konzie, Matthews, Mcf ris, Rushton, and Tregear. Handicapping committeo, Mesdamcs Bartlett, Bennett, Marsden, Tregear, and the secretary 1 . i For Faoß Masßafje, Snampoolng, all Hair Treatments, and Eleotrolysis, Mrs. Rolleston's is recommended. Spaoibus Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shade a speciality. 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Fcilding Notes. Mrs. Ongloy is spending a week at Elthani. Mrs. Gorton has returned from Wellington. Mrs. Stowart has returned from Wanptfiyii. Miss Murdock (Napier), who has been the guest of Mrs. Mason, has re* turned to her home. Mrs. Guthrie is visiting Wellington. Mrs. Eobefts has gone to Wellington. Mrs. Richards has gone to the South Island. Mrs. Ward is at present at Plimmcrton. Mrs. Miles has 'returned from Wangaiiui. Miss Hawke (Wellington) is staying with Mrs: Kirton. Mrs. Blundell (New Plymouth) is staying with Mrs. Beatson (Aorangi). Miss Mason has returned from her. holidaysA most enjoyable dance was held at the Parish Hall on Thursday in honour of the Fcilding men at present in camp at Palmerston, leave being granted to a number to enable them to attend. Among those present were Mesdanies Millar, Walker, Innes-Jones, Gorton, Wheeler, Fitzherbert, Misses Walker, Gorton, Millar, Fitzherbert, M'l3eth, Shannon,_ Francis, Wyatt, Neill, Murdock, Spain, Mason, Livesey, Kirtori, O'Halloran, Bruce, Burrell, Playbittle, Hitohings (Levin), Bramley, Campion, i Walpole, Messrs. Gorton, Meyrick, Morton, Jacobsen, Hoult, Smith, Neill, Lakemari, Brown, Young, Hawke, Bell, Bruce, Burrell, Hitchings, Blackburn, Ellis, • Phillips, and many others. The supper table was prettily arranged with red, white, and blue flowers aud flags, and a very dainty supper was laid out. Miss Brittain was one of the soloists who did excellent work in the oratorio which was produced in the Y.M.G.A. Buildings on Monday evening by the combined , Lyric Club and Y.M.C.A. Choir. The amount collected in Hutt and Petono by the Society for the Health of Women and Children (Petono branch) towards the expenses of a Plunket Nurse was £23. The committco desires to express its gratitude to all those who assisted in the work by canvassing, and to those who so readily responded. • It is understood that a "jumble" sale will be held later, in aid of this fund. The members of the Church of Christ at Palmerston North tendered a "social" to their fellow members, Miss M. Carter, the organist, and Mr. C. Scadden, and presented them with .11 handsomo dinner service- in honour of their approaching marriage. Messrs. Millar and Giorgi's staff havo also presented Miss Carter with a bronze lamp. —Palmerston correspondent. Lady M'Lean arrived in Wellington yesterday from tho south. Mr. and Mrs. Arkwright (Rangifcikei) are staying at the Empire Hotel. . Mr.- and Mrs. A'Deane (Napier) and tne Misses A'Deano aro visiting Wellington, and are staying at the Empire Hotel. ■ • ■. 'A sale of work in- iaidi'of"tho Sailors''' I'riend Society is fo , bo n opened bn 'Oofober 7, It is hardly necessary to dwell upon the work which is. carried on by tho society, "as.it-is so w.ell known, but like everything eke nid'n'ey is' : heeded to enable.it to continue to fill the necessary place that it .occupies inthelives of the sailors who arrive in our port, and it is for this object that the sale is being organised. Any gift in kind •or nioney_ will be gladly welcomed, and if word is sent to the Missioner. Mr. James Moore, he will gladly 6ee that it' is sent for if necessary.' • Goods are noeded for plain, fancy, and produce stalls. . Tlie Girl Peace Scouts are enrolling now members at their room Y.W.T. U.,' Constable Street, on Monday evenings at 7.45 to 9 o'clock. The committeo would be glad to have tho help of any old peace scouts to form patrols, etc. Tho new girls are working hard to obtain their efficiency badges, to enable them to become scout mistresses. The following are staying at Caulfield House:—Mrs. • Beswick (Palmerston' North), Mr. and Mrs. Thomson (Gisborne), and Mr, G. H. Collie. It has been decided to postpone the ball.which was.to have been held in the Town Hall oh Friday evening next owing to. the departure this week of tho Expeditionary Force. ..lire. W. Guthrie, sen., left Hastings yesterday morning on a visit to Palmerston and Wellington. ■Miss M. Masters, of Havelock, left yesterday on a visit to Gisbome. , Mrs. A. R. Standish (New Plymouth) is visiting Christchurch. Mrs. Percy Brandon is visiting Cliristcliurch. . . About 40 couples attended the White House Assembly's "social" and dahco at the Lower Hutt Town Hall last' evening. Mr. A. Booth acted as M.C., and the music was supplied by Mr. F. Pilcher. An enjoyable time was spent. ' ' MISS MILSOM'S CELEBRATED Hklß AND SKIN PREPARATIONS stocked and specially manufactured to meet every contingency. Her long and valuable experience is placed free to clients. Every nilment- of tho hair and skin carefully' diagnosed, and tho necessary preparations seat so that clients can treat themselves in tlieir own homes. For the Hair she specially recommends the' Lubricant or Scalp Food, Shampoo Mixture, Pure Herbal Soap, Hair Antiseptic. For the Skin, Cultene Skin Food, Cultene Balm, and Hygienio Antiseptic Face Powder. Writo for price list. No person should neglect their Hair and skin when these 'wonderful preparations can be so readily obtainable. Address Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street (4 doors above "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.— Advt. For Weddings.—Appropriate Bonqaeti (or either large or email weddings art being continually designed, and otribody the nmque distinction of all Miss Murray's oreations. Flowers for all occasions forwarded to any part or the Dominion by Miss Murray, Vioo-R«ro) florist, 36 Willie Shreet.-Advt.