WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2349, 4 January 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF. INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Palmerston North. x iThe wedding took placo on Boxing Day,-in All Saints' Church, Palmerston North, of Mr. William Henry Burgess, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Burgess, of Opotiki, to Miss Beryl Taylor, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Taylor, of .Scandia Road, Palmerston North. The Rev. W- E. Grove performed the ceremony. The Misses 0. Taylor and Bonnie Horn were bridesmaids. ' Mr. C. Burgess was best man, and Mr. N. Farland groomsman. Mr. Burgess is headmaster of the Aokautero School, and the scholars marked the occasion by making "him a presentation. Mn and Mrs. Burgess are also members of. the Terrace End _. Tennis Club, from the members of which they also received a wedding gift. A Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meikle, of TJpliall, Russell Street, Dunedin, celebrated their golden wedding on Thursday, states the Dunedin "Star." Born at TJphall, in Linlithgowshire, Scotland, in 1843* Mr. Meikle and his father, the late William Meikle, came to New Zealand by the ship Storm Cloud . in 1860. Mrs. Meiklej who was born at Hopetoun, near Lord Hopetoun's estate, Edinburgh, arrived four years later by the ship Hazeldeane. They wore married in 1864, in a house on the same section on which their present residence is built. They have eleven children—four sons and seven daughters—all living. r Russian Enthusiasm. The' steamer Aldenham, from Japan and the Far East, brought to Australia a party of Russians from Siberia and Manchuria. In 'he party were five women. All remained in Sydney except one woman, who went on' to Melbourne to join her husband r who was already thero. These immigrants had muoli of interest to tell regarding Siberia and the sidelights on the present war in that far corner of the Russian Empire. They state that whole districts have been emptied of their young men, who have eagerly volunteered to join the colours. The district of Takhoust has been almost depleted owing to the fact that it is largelv composed of men of military age. ( These men are riot conscripts, but volunteers in the true sense of the word. They enlist with enthusiasm as to a great hunting expedition.

Mrs. H. G. Didsbury, who has been visiting Pirinoa, returns to Wellington early this week. l . •Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Williams,- of Hawera, are returning early, this week from Christchurch'. Mr. and Mrs.- F. C. Atkinson (Christchurch), are visiting Wellington. . Mrs. W. Wood (Christchurch) and Miss Beatrice Wood arrive in. Wellington this week, en route for England; ' Mr. and Mrs. Liddle left for Masterton on Friday. In view of his approaching marriage, Mr. H...H. Stewart (Featherston) was tho recipient of a presentation from the staff of the Imperial Garage, of which ho is the proprietor, the gift taking the form of a'dinner set. The members of the staff of tho Imperial Pictures, of which he is also the proprietor, demonstrated their goodwill by presenting the bridegroom-elect with an oak liquor standi ' V ; '

Mrs. Sutton (Hawke's. Bay) is vishx mg Ohristehuroh. ' ■ On November 11, at St. Peter's, Oranley Gardens, London, Mr. Charles William Orde, eldest .son of Lieut> Colonel W. Orde, of East Orde, Nunnykirk, Northumberland, was married to Miss Frances Fortune Davidson, only child of tho late Mr. James Davidson, of Dunedin (N.Z.). and of Mrs. Cunningham 'Smith', of 7 Nevern.' Road, Earl's Court, S.W. (states the "British Australasian"). : Much sympathy is felt for Mrs.-.Bell at.the sad news of the death of her husband,; Dr. Terras Bell, wbichVtook olace at Cairo on December.29 (state? a Ohristehuroh exchange). _ Dr. Terras 801 l gave up his practice in order to accompany the main New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Mrs.-Bell is left with two young children, the eldest being four years of age'and the youngest only nine months. Mr. and Mrfl. G. W. Stead are visiting Auckland. Mrs. Frances E. J. < Parker (Lord Kitchener's .sister) had a letter in the newspapers recently, writes a Londoncorrespondent, suagesting_ that in view of the evil.of drinking, instead of discouraging men and women from visiting public houses, these should be made more attractive and club-like. She suggested that soup, coffee, cakes, and other light and harmless refreshments should be provided,.for s&le, and that miblic houses should be made more like recreation rooms, with gomes,, gramonewspapers, etc. The;-letter ends by saying: "In doing this it will be necessary to abolish tho sale of intoxicants during . the war. so • doing away witti the evils of 'treating' young recruits."

Mr. and Mrs. CosMo, who have been visiting Timaru for the Christmas and New Year holidays; return this week to Masterton. . ___' Mr.- and Mrs. Russell Duncan (Hawke's.Bay) are on a motor'tour of tho West Coast. ■ ■ Mrs. Tattle Izett CWanganui) has been the guest of Mrs. Mawley (Ditton, Masterton) for the Christmas holidays. , . Miss ,T. Macandrew leaves this week on a visit to the West Coast. Miss Olive Stace, who has gone tovisit her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Lackaberry, of Adelaide; sailed by the Manuka for i Sydney on Thursday last, and will comI plete her journey via- Melbourne by rail. For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hail' f reatments, and Eleotrplysis, lira, Bolles- ' lens's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal' Attention. Switches and Transformation of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed' to keep its colour, 256 Lambtoii Quay.* Attend your Hair! This is the time when hair splits and breaks off in'short lengths. There ore two essential Lubricants which feed and nourish the : Scalp.! one for those with greasy hair (2a. 9d- and. 5s Jar), and ono for those with dry hair (3s and ss. 6d. Jar). Call or write Miss Mi'lsom, and she will direct you the proper one to use. With these instructions— Dandruff, Irritation. Falling and . Grey Hair, are prevented. They leavo the hair soft and glossy, promoting new growth rapidly. When washing tho head always use Milsom's Pure Herbal Soap (Is. a cake), aiid Shampoo Mixture (2s. Gd. a bottle). Through ignorance so much hair is spoilt by using coarse soaps, powders, and harmful washes. The hair is a delicate plant, its culture known to few. it's a study of a lifetime. Thereforo, be guided by one who has had long ex perionce. Be lair to your hair, commence now, keep a clean nourished scalp, and your hair will last a lifotime. All face preparations stocked. Best Hairwork, Switches,'■■ Putts, etc., latest designs, featherweight Transformations, light and ' -cool. Prices on Application.- Miss Milsoiii. 0-4 Willis Stteot, i doors above ; "Evoitins Post."- Telephone'BM. #

A Reform Cardon Party at Hastings. The members of Mr. H. M. Campbell's election committee were entertained on New Year's Eve at a garden party by Mr. and Mrs. M. Begley, at their beautiful residence, "Coolbanagher," Hastings. Mrs. Begley, who recived her guests on' the lawn, wore a beautifully draped gown of cerise satin. A string orchestra, situated in a shady nook, played popular airs>.. r: lt's a Long Way to Tipperary" being'in great demand. Lunch was served in a spacious marquee erected under the shade of a large walnut tree. After a number of patriotic toasts were duly honoured, Mr. A. L. D. Fraser, who occupied the chair, presented Mrs. with a beautiful, gold-mounted parasol, suitably engraved. In making the presentation Mr. Fraser spoke of the valuable services Mrs. Begley rendered to the Reform Party on all occasions, the more valuable as.they.were given purely in a disinterested Spirit. Mrs., Begley thanked the committee for their gift, arid said she would be always found a loyal supporter of the Reform Party. ■ Before the conclusion of the luncheon. Mr. George Laud, S.M., treasurer or the Reform committee, presented Mr. A. L. D. Fraser with a very handsome, silver-plated liqueur stand, engraved with crest and monogram. In asking Mr. Fraser to accept the gift as a small acknowledgement of' his many and valuable services, as guide, philosopher, and friend, to the Reform committee, he (Mr. Laud) was only voicing the cordial feeling which pervaded those present. Mr. Fraser heartily thanked the committee, for their beautiful present, and said that his service in the Reform interest was a labour of love, and. had been for many years. He asked those present to join him in. toasting success to the Reform Party.

The singing of "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" concluded ono of the most successful social and ' political parties ever held in Hastings. Owing to a severe cold, Mr. Michael Begley (the host) was unable to address the guests, as he intended to. Mr. Mat Johnson carried out the duties of toast-master.

Home of Compassion Acknowledgments. Tho Sisters of Compassion desire to convey their most cordial thanks and best wishes to the many kind friends who have so generously assisted them in, the upkeep of their homes during the year, and who have contributed so freely to the entertainment of their patients and children during the Christmas season, especially the following:— Mr. M. Kennedy, £30; Mrs. Walter Johnston, £10; Dr. Mackin, £10; Mrs. Riddiford (Longwood), Messrs. M. O'Connor, and J. Gallagher, £5 each; Messrs. D. Anderson, L. Blundell; J. Bourko, J. Swan, D. A. Kenny, O'Sullivan, J. Henrys, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs. W. Nathan, Mrs: M'Ardlo, Hibernian Society, £2 2s. each: Dr. Young, Dr.Gibbs, Messrs. Coles, F. Wells, L. Blake, W. Nidd, J. O'Brien, E. W. Dooley, F. D. Clayton, Creagh O'Connor, R. Hannah, Campbell and Burke, Hildreth, St. Joseph's Branch, S.V. de P. Society,. Mesdames Beauchamp, Rolleston, Segrief, Mulhefn, R. O'Connor, Whelan, Oakes, £1 Is. each; Mrs. Smyth, 355.; Mr. Fairbairn, 285.; Miss M'Gillicuddy (collected) £3 12s. 9d.; Mesdames Brown, B. O'Sullivan, Devine, Firth, Ferguson, F. and W. Blake, Abbott, Palmer, Messrs. B. Doherty, J. E. Connor; J. Fagan, Misses Ross, O'Neil, and Donald (collected), £1; Mrs. Clark butter.:.contributors, Miss Fagan and bread contributors, Miss Fitzgibbori. and.meat contributors, Mrs. M. Kennedy,- Miss E. 'Johnston, Mrs.. and Miss Jacob Joseph, Lady stout, Mesdames W. J. Grey, Best, Mestayer, G. Tripe, Kelly, Palmer, Prince, P. Murphy Andrews, La Morte, Cooper, Wells, Webber, Evatt, Slack, O'Sullivan, O'Regan, Redican, Folev, M'Guire, N. Reid, Staveley, Gibbs, Holley, Butler. Madden, Kerrigan, Murphy, Spelrhan, Halse, M'Williams, Misses Price (Wavorloy), Skerrett, Shanley, ■ Dillon, Mr, arid Mrs. Loughnnn, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, Messrs. Godber,. Staples and Co., Duncan Bros., Phoenix Cordial Co., Garrett and Co., Wolland Bros., Phillips, M'Parland Bros.. G. Thomas and Co., Fanning Bros., Forbes, Murphy, Harrington, Shortall, Moller, . Quinn, Hyland, and all who so kindly sent Christmas cakes, puddings, confectionery, fruit, meat, ales, cordials, groceries, etc., etc. Tho Sisters and their charges unite in wishing nil their benefactors a very happy New Year.

Where the Small Boys Co. A correspondent, writing from London, tells the story that Tony Asquith ran away recently to enlist. His governess missed him, promptly gave the word, and 1 in a few minutes various servants were flying out of Downing Street. in search of tho would-le young warwho, it seems, has since the beginning of the wai been threatening to "become a soldier." _ Right enough lie went to the recruiting headquarters, lvhere quite eloquently he explained his mission and gave his nam.e. Indeed it ivas a telephone message" from there that informed his mother of his whereabouts, the' sergeant in charge having the tact to keep the boy until he was fetched by Mrs. Asquith, as tho only person likely to be able •'to get him away.

Governesses and mothers have their hands full at present watching all the small boys who seek an opportunity'of stealing out to :en]ist. I met a poor little nursery gove mess almost crazy the other morning having lost her charge, aged seven, whom ah© would have it had come to "enlist." "They're a! 1 doing it/' she-said. "You can't leave-them out of your sicdit for-five itiinutes but they afo trying to find a recruiting station." |

On November 12, at Christ Church, Sntton, England, Mr. Boland David Wybourne, son of Mr, and Mrs. Manly Wybourne, of Waverley, New Zealand, Was married to Miss Evelyn . Kate "Vyincli, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. "Wiiich, ,of "Barham," Sutton, Surro'y.. Mr: Y. Campbell and Miss Campbell, of Auckland, who arrived in England via America in June, have spent most of their"- time visiting several parts of Scotland, Ireland, and England. They havo booked their return - by the Medina in; January. .

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