WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2279, 13 October 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FEOM FAR AMD NEAS,

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Otane, The wedding took place at Otano last weak in the Presbyterian Church of Miss Alice' Elizabeth M'Kay, eldest ■ daughter of Mr .H. M'Kay, to Mr. Leslie James Steven, second son of Mr. John Steven, both of Otane. The bride wore a tailored costume of ease blue, oloth and velvet hat with white feathers, and was given away by her Miss 'Jennie Steven, sister of the bridegroom, wearing lavender grey, and two little flower girls, the Misses Margaret Myrtle M'Kay (sister of the bride) and Mary Carter (niece) were also in attendance. , Mr. Christian l'edersen was best man,,and Miss Lily M'Kay played the organ. Tho Rev. Mr. Smith performed the ceremony. 0? New Zealand Interest. A- wedding of interest to New Zcalanders was celebrated very quietly in London (states the British "Australasian" of August 27), when Miss Marjorie Michio, elder' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Michio, tho former a member of the Loudon Board of the Bank of New Zealand, was married to Mr. Bellield Morel Wopllcombe, of Singapore, son of the late Mr. Belheld AVodllcombe, of Timaru (New Zealand). It had not been intended that the wedding should take place for some time—iu fact, Mr. and Mrs. Michio and their family had intended to return to New Zealand last Saturday—but, 'owing to tho war, the bridegroom, had te hurry hack to Singapore, and consequently a very quiet weding was an'anged for August 19. Only relatives wore present. The bride wore a gown of white, embroidered with pale pink rosebud's and white lace, and a picture trimmed with rosebuds, and carried a bouquet of pink, carnations and lilies of the valley. She wore the bridegroom's gift—a pearl necklace. There were no bridesmaids. Mr. Michio gave his daughter away. Mr. Woollcomba was uttended by Mr. Frank Shepherd as best man. After the ceremony, - which took place at Hnly Trinity . Church - Prince Consort Road, S.W., -at 12.30 on tho 19th, the Rev. H. B. Coward officiating, the guests repaired to luncheon at 74, Albert Hall Mansions, Mr. and Mrs. Michic's residence. Later in. the afternoon the bridal couple left by motor for Richmond, where tho short honeymoon was spent, rho bride wearing a very smart gown of navy blue and hat to matcK Tho bride's mother was in suedo green, with a hat te match, .and she carried a bouquet of lilies of tie valley.

Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions received by the Mayoress's Committee at tho Town Half for the Countess of Liverpool Fund are as follow:—Mary Watson (Otaki), 55.; Mrs. Willcock and Mrs. G. 11. Harris, clothing for the British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. Warren (Konini), 2 balaclavas; Mrs. W. A. Waddell, clothing for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. Poroarc, .1 balaclava, 3 pairs mittens; 'M.8.," clothing for British and Belgian Fund; Tailiape, 2 dozen undershirts., 15 dozen socks, 1 dozen underpants,' 10 nightingales; . Mrs. Mason Chambers, flowers; N. Withersj Wadestown, bundle of clothing; Mrs. Fleming, !! woven underpants, S singlets; Mrs. Harrison, 3 parcels for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. Tutmann, -2 pairs seeks; Mrs. Macdonald, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. H. Y. Cameron, parcel of clothing; Mrs. Barnicoat, 12 packs cards. .

The Troopers' Club. The Troopers' Olub was again much sought after last night, tho hostesses being Miss Coates, Mrs. W. Kennedy, Mrs. Louie Blundell, and Mrs. J. Fulton, aud it is estimated thero must have been between four and five hundred of the soldiers present. A number of girl friends. assisted with refreshments and, wore kept busily employed during the" evening. The- gymnasium, tho writing tables, and tho electric battery all had their adherents, and'.a musical programme was contributed to by Miss Mary'M'Lean, Mr. and Mrs. Low, Dr. Norman Hales, and the troopers themselves, who sang several songs and choruses and also gave some fancy dancing, which, needless to say, met with much encouragement from the audience'. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and Miss Massoy wore present. This evening the hostesses will bo Mrs. Montgomery. Mrs. Royd Garlick, and Mrs. Chatficld. A subscription of £2 from Mrs. Pomaro is acknowledged by the honorary treasurer. The punch-ball and set of boxing gloves presented by Mr. J. Mills will be competed for this evening; also the punch-ball platform (Mr. W. Jupp). Mr. AV. Sampson will judge the hall competition, and Mr. C. Bridgo the boxing. Mr. and Mrs. G. M'Neil arrived in Wellington at tho end of last week from Napier, en route for Dunedin, and later for Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Snowden are lecturing in Wanganui. They are expected to arrive in. Wellington on Fri-' day., - Mr.- and Mrs. Herbert R-awson are expected to arrive in Wellington to-day by tho Ulimaroa from Sydney, .on their return from a visit to England. Mrs. W. G. Neill (Feilding) and Miss Neill are staying at the Hotel Cecil. Mrs. Mountior, who has been the postmistress at Waikanae for somo time, and,who has been transferred to Waitotara, was the guest of honour at a social evening which was held at Mahara House, Waikanae. A great many guests were present, and dancing, interspersed with songs, instrumental music, and recitations formed the entertainment of tho evening. Mrs. Mountier herself contributed reoitations. Mr. .J. A. Austin, on belialf of the many friends of Mrs. Mountier, presented her with a purse of sovereigns,- and an address, in. which was expressed tho high appreciation and esteem .in which Mrs. Mountier's services had been held, her high sense of duty and her unfailing courtesy. On behalf of Waikanae residents, the address was signed by Mossrs. A. Williams, H. R. Elder, N. Campbell, A. Johnston, J.P., Fi A. Austin, and F. Barclay. The accompaniments of the evening were played by Misses Mountier, Chatwin, and Mrs. F. Barclay; the dance music by Mrs. Thomas Parata, Miss Chatwin, Messrs. Askew, S. Richards, G. Komsley, and Mrs.. Barclay. Mrs. 'Mac Duff Boyd has. returned to Hastings from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. and Miss. Bcwley (Now Plymouth) left last-week to he tho guests of Mrs. Kendall in Wellington. For Faco Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Rolles. ton's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches' and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambton Quay.* .1

Victoria League in London. Tho normal work of tho Victoria League in London has been suspeiTded, ; and its extensivo organisation is being ; utilised te render any suitable service i to meet tho present needs of tho Empire (states a London correspondent of August 27). The principles upon which i tho League will act were explained at i a largely-attended meeting of members i held at 30 Ennismoro Gardens. The Countess of, Jersey, the president, wilo occupied the chair, said that the Victoria League was an Imperial organisation, and it was the desire of tho Executive Committee te do what thoy could for the soldiers and sailors, from, tlio. Dominions. The committee hopeft""o! get info touch with the High Comutissioner, and were ready actively to c'o- , operate with the various war. organisations. Mrs. Stourton, president of the Victoria League in-Tasmania' said that their aim should be the co-ordination of work. Princess Victoria and the War. , Princess Victoria is dovoting a great, deal of her time and energy to work in connection with tho war, states tho . "Queen." The dining-room at Marlborough House has been converted into a workroom, where garments for tho use of sick and wounded are being cut out' by ladies of the household. Tho material is then .distributed to the Social Institutes Union, comprising .forty-sis ' working girls' clubs in London. On tho garden wall of Marlborough House have been posted numbers of royal proclamations relating te tho war. Little knots of people gather to read'them all day long, and the hand cameras which visitors to, London level at them are numerous. British Women at Namur. .Under the flag of the Red Cross af Namur is a little band of British women, writes a correspondent in the "Queen." At tho head is MillicGiTt, Duchess of Sutherland, with whom are an English surgeon, and' eight trained nursos. Going to Paris to offer her assistance, tho Duchess had conferred upon her the honour of membership of tho French Red Cross and was sent with a contingent of nurses to Brussels. From there an English ambulance section was formed for Namur. Iu this town on tho Meuso sho has placed at her disposal tho Convent of Our Lady. The Duchess and her staff wear tho plain, workmanlike costume of tho Belgian Army nursos—white.blouse, skirt, and. apron, with a close-fitting turban, also, white, with a red cross over the forehead. A Ghristcluiroh Soprano. Among the passenger's by tho Ruahine, which reached Wellington on Saturday afternoon, was Miss Dulcie Mitchell, a Christchurch musician, who has spent three years in England completing hor musical education. Miss Mitchell arrived, in Christchurch yes- : terday. She reached London in SepI tembor, 1911, and after passing tho entrancogoxamination, she joined tho Royal -Readonly of Music ten days after her arrival. During the throe years Miss Mitchell was at Homo sho went through tho different courses at the Royal Academy and gained tho different medals and certificates, including* certificates in respect to teaching and to singing in public. In September, 1912, Miss Mitchell was engaged by tho Corporation of Glasgow to appear ,at its recitals in the St. Andrew's aiid City Halls, and subsequently she spent eight weeks in Scotland, singing at different Afterwards she sang ' at Leeds and Manchester in connection with' the concerts promoted in those cities by the Midland Railway Company. In' London, Miss Mitchell sang at the Becbstein Hall and at the Scala' Theatre. The Becbstein Hall concert was one given by Professor Charles Phillips, under whom Miss Mitchell ivaa engaged, at tho Royal Covent Garden Theatre as understudy for the soprano roles —an experience she enjoyed very nmch, owing to the insight it gave her into _ operatic work. .At the British .Music Exhibition Miss Mitchell obtained a certificate for excellence in solo staging.

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