WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2419, 26 March 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Wedding at Waikanae. A, ver y Pretty wedding took place at Waikanae on Wednesday last, when Miss H. A. Temple, only daughter of ■Mr. R. F, Temple, of Wellington (Jat-e of Masterton), aud Mr. Harry Brown, third son of Mr. A. A. Brown, of "Waikanae, were married. The ceremony was performed by. the Rev. J. E. Jones at St. Luke's Church (Waikanae). The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a cream costume, with white hat to match, while the bridesmaids. Misses L. Brown and M. Purine, were in white dresses with black velour hats. Mr. R. C. Temple was best man, and Mr. L. Brown groomsman. The Wedding March was played by Mrs. 11. C. Boynes, a sister of the bridegroom. The reception was held at Mahara House, where the usual toasts were honoured, after which the newly-married pair left for Wellington, en route for a tour of the North Island. The bride gave the bridegroom a gold watch, and the bridegroom presented the bride with a set of squirrel furs, and the bridesmaids with gdld pendants and chains. British and Belgian Wants. Mrs. Rolleston snd the Misses Bell arc now carrying on the work which has hitherto been performed by the Mayoress—that of receiving and sorting clothing for the British and Belgian Distressed Fund, and presents of new, or of secondhand, clothing, in good repair, will now be received at 47 Molesworth Street. From Molesworth Street they will be forwarded to the High Commissioner in London, who will see that the clothing is distributed where it is most needed. Conoert at the Victoria Home. On Wednesday evening an impromptu concert, arranged by Mrs. Clark and Miss Agnes Segrief, wis given at the Victoria Home for Incurables. It was the cheeriest of entertainments, all the songs, recitations, and instrumental music being specially chosen for the amusement ana distraction of the patients, who apparently, for the time being, forgot there were such things as pain and monotony in their fives. Fires shining in the wards added an additional note of brightness, and the warmth was very comforting to those wdio had faced the cold and damp outside. Contributing to 'the programme were: Miss Segrief, Miss Agnes Segrief, Miss R. Segrief, Miss Denhard, Sir. E. J. Hill, Mr. Eldon Moore, and Mr. Hickmott, with songs Mr. Logan, a violin solo j Mr. M'Donald, flute solo; Mr. Culford Bell and Master Reeves, recitations: and Miss W. Lonsdale, _ a musical monologue, her sister playing the sccomlSaviimentß. The audience,, which included nurses and patients, was most, appreciative. The matron of tlio Home, Miss Broadbent, afterwards entertained tho visitors at supper. The wedding of Private Philip de G. Robin, 10th Light Infantry, to Miss Nellie Honeywill, eldest daughter of Mr. \V. Honeywill, of Oakwood Court, Kensington, and of Adelaide, was the cause of much interest at Mena Camp, Cairo, on February 17, as it was the first wedding to take place m Egypt in connection with _ the Australasian Forces. The wedding took plaoe in the officers' mess-tent, and after it was over the bride and bridegroom passed a guard of honour with fixed bayonets. A number of guests were afterwards entertained at breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Cairo.

I Red Cross Work In Canterbury. A meeting of ladies to consider tlie matter of organising work in the Canterbury district- with figard .to the supply of Red Cross requisites for the sir' and wounded at the front, was held in Christchurch on Tuesday. The meeting decided to collect and administer funds for Red Cross work ; to prooure materials, and have them prepared for use in the military hospitals of Britain and her Allies, and for the comfort and equipment of soldiers in the hospitals or on their discharge therefrom. Various committees were set up, and a depot is to be established in conncction with the movement where materials will be issued and goods received. Mr. and Mrs. W. Beetham (Masterton) and Miss Cameron are visitinr NapieK Ho badges which were presented tho Hon. A. L. Herdman. president of the New Zealand- Natives' Association, and Mr. C. M'lntyro, hon. secretary on Wednesday evening at the euchre tournament which was held in the association's hall were truly distinctive of the Dominion. They were frettw 1 discs of gold enclosing a kiwi surmounted b.v an wcbing fern front. Hound the border of the, discs were inscribed the words "The New Zealand Natives' Association." As may be imagined, they were emblems which would he prized by loyal New Zealanders, both for their decorativeness and for their associations with this country. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Nicholls are leaving to-day for Te Aroha.

Mrs. C. Holdsworth, who accompanied Mr. Holdsworth, managing director of the Union Steam Ship Company on a visit to Australia, arrived in Wellington on Wednesday on her way south. Mrs. Izard is staying at the Empire Hotel. Sister Curtis, a member of the New Zealand Nurses' Contingent, arrived in Wellington from Christchurch yesterday. • A writer in a Dunedin exchange savs that while much ij. said about backwardness in recruiting, more might ho said about the slackness of tho community in displaying any genuine interest in the welfare of those who are volunteering. Tho Women's Branch of the Otago Teachers' Institute is donating 400 towels for the use of the Otago men in camp. A Face—to face tins strenuous life, whether you be .voting or old, Miss Milsom will teach you how to keep the face free from wrinkles, smooth, youthful, natural and healthy. Use "Culfpne" Skm Food (3/-) nightly. .Mornings—Wash with Milsom's Herbal Soap (I'-), then apply Hygienic Face Powder, 2/0 and 1/6 a box (skin food in powder form), delightful to use; shades, pink, buff, white, cream; cleaus tho face and-leaves it rested with that soft velvet-like appearance. "Cultene" Balm (3/6) for day time, dinners, theatres, balls. Always use it; it: is just delightful and gives that natural clean look to tho skin. AH hair and faco treatments; latest hair i\ork and toilet requisites stocked. MissMilsom, 91 Willis Street (4 doors above "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.*

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Johnsonville Flower Show. The Autumn Show of the Johnsonville Horticultural Society was again open yesterday afternoon and evening and the professional exhibits of Mr. Shailer (Palmerston North), in cactus dahlias, W. H. Jackson (Vogeltown), who specialised in gladioli and begonias, and Air. Westbury (Taita), who showed excellent exhibits in vegetables and fruits, were much commented upon by visitors. The champion dahlia, "Carrie Moore," shown by Mr. Oscar Cook, was of noticeable beauty. Last evening all exhibits, including those sent in by professional exhibitors, were auctioned for the benefit of the Belgian Fund. The Rev. Mr. Petrie carried out the secretarial work incident to horticultural shows. A Presentation. A gathering of a somewhat uncommon nature was held in Dunedin early this week, when Mrs. Bum, the first lady principal of the Otago Girls' High School, was entertained by a few of her old pupils, and was presented by Mrs. Macdonald, on behalf of some of those who had been her pupils in former years, with a purse of sovereigns and an eidcrdovni quilt, in commemoration of her ninetieth birthday, and as a small taken of their esteem and regard. In thanking them all for their gifts and good wishes, Mrs. Burns spoke of her long association with the school, and of the pleasure it' gave her to meet so many who had once been under her tuition. Miss Allan, the present lady principal, also spoke of the powerful influence Mrs. Burn had exercised upon those who had been in her care.

Tile Dunediit Women's Association intends to give £20 a month as long ?s it is possible to do so to the Belgian Kelief Fund. At a recent meeting the tveasurer was authorised to send £20 to England for the purchase of flannel for shirts for the Belgian soldiers. Many of the refugees prefer to work for their own men if the material is provided. The association is entertaining the seven nurses who are leaving for England at an afternoon tea which will be given early next .week. . Mrs. T. Cotter (Auckland) and Miss Cotter are spending the next two months in Sydney. Miss Webster (Dunedin) is spending the winter months in Wellington. Drs. Elizabeth Macdonald and Ada Paterson were entertained by the committee of the Women's Branch of the Otago District Educational Institute at afternoon tea recently, the occasion being a farewell to Dr. Macdonald, who leaves for Auckland io take up tho work of medical- inspector. Sister Benjamin, matron of the Cashmere Hills Sanatorium, has been selected for service with the New Zealand nurses who are leaving shortly for England, states a Christchurch exchange.Mrs. Hugh Ack'and has returned to C.'hristchurcn from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, the Misses Armstrong (Dannevirlie), and Miss Speedy, who have beeii'visiting Mount Cook, are making a -short stay in Christchurch before returning to the North Island. Mrs. Craigie, wife of Mr. J. Craigie, member for Timaru, arrived in Wellington yesterday by the Maori. . , Mrs. W. Collins and her children, who have been spending several weeks in Dunedin, and have also visited friendß in Wanganui, left for Sydney yesterday, en route for their home in Queensland' A third re-union, of mothers and babies will bo held at-St. Helen's Hospital to-day, March' 26, from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. The matron hopes that any patients who were in the hospital between July and December, 1914, will accept his intimation if none has already' reached them. Mrs. Gallaen, of Hastings, who has been spending a holiday at Dunedin and Timaru, returned home on Wednesday night, says our Napier correspondent. Mr. and Mrs. W. George Jeft Hastings by tho mail train yesterday morning on a visit to Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hislop, of Hastings, are visiting Wellington. For Pa=9 Maesapie, Shampooing all Ean Treatmerts, and Electrolysis, Mr« Rolleston's ii recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guarantee.! to keep its colour. 256 Lambton Quay * .