WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2466, 20 May 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAS AND NEAE

SOCIAL & PERSONAL

[By Imogen.]

Wedding at Masterton. The wedding took place yesterday at Knox Church, Mastorton, of Miss Ellen Catherine (Nellie.) Hog«; daughter of Mr. and Ilia. A. W. Hogg, to Mr. Alfred E. Waimvright, eldest son of the late Mr. William Waimvright, of Lincoln, England. 'Pile cerepiony was performed by the Rev. J. Halliday. The bride, who was given away bv her father, wore a gown of glaeo chiffon silk, draped with ninon and trimmed with shadow lace. The veil was fastened with a coronet of pearls and clusters of orange blossoms. Miss FayHogg (sister of tlie bride) was bridesmaid. She' wore a frock of ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with figured crcpe da chine, and a black velvet hat. Her gift from the bridegroom was a" handsome pearl necklace. Mr. Saville Smith was best man. Miss Jessie Hogg, sister of the bride, played the Wedding March. Mrs. Hogg, mother of tho bride, wore a gown of black lace, and a black velvet hat, trimmed with mauve. After the ceremony a reception took place at the residence of the bride's parents. The bride and bridegroom left for Wellington by the afternoon train en route for Sydney.

Wedding at Featherston. The marriage took place in. the Featherston Presbyterian Church on Tuesday of Mr. Jolin Cross, son of the lute' Mr. Donald Cross, of Greytown, to Miss Inez Mary Fuge. elder daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. William Fuge, of Kaiwaiwai. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Stowell in the piesence of a large gathering of friends of the bride and bridegroom; The bride", who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white merv with a veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth Fuge and Miss Clarice Ingley, who both wore white silk frocks trimmed with blue and carried pretty bouquets, as did the bride. Mr. F. Pryke was best man, and Mr. J. W. Fuge groomsman. Mrs. A. Clerk played the Wedding March as the bridal party left the church. A reception was subsequently held in the Town Hall, a large number of guests being entertained at the wedding breakfast.

Equipment for the Use of No. 1 Stationary Hospital. That the Military Hospital Guild lias been working to some purpose is evidenced by the frfct that though it is only ten days since it started operations several hampers were yesterday sent away from tho Town Hall for the use of No. 1 Stationary Hospital, and there is half as much again left over ready to be sent to where the need may be greatest. Tho packing of these hampers is as follows: —"A" hamper, 66 pairs pyjamas; "B," 44 pairs pyjamas, 36 bed-jackets; "0," 84 bed-jackets; "D," 80 bed-jackets, 10 operating aprons; "E," 200 pairs bed-socks, 4 dozen wash cloths, 77 pillow-slips, 4 towels, 2 sheets, 12 pairs pyjamas. The hodjackets comprise a number that have been specially made to suit various kinds of cases'. 'Each -hamper has boeil covered with canvas and lined and properly labelled. Tho Mayoress has communicated with His Excellency the Governor and is awaiting his reply as to what will be expected of Wellington citizens in regard to their part- in the equipment of the hospital ship. Physical Culture for Girls. Tho Y.W.C.A. class for physical culture will be held at the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium on Friday at 7 p.m. Mr. Tracey, formerly in charge of the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium at Brisbane, will be the instructor. It is hoped there will be a large enrolment as the commercial life for girls does not tend to physical development. Jadicious exercise under a competent leader wijl do much to prevent the evils arising from sedentary occupations. For further particulars see advertisement. Citizens' Military Hospital Guild. Tho following monetary contributions to the Citizens' Military Hospital Guild have been received by the lion, treasurer, Miss It. Joseph:—Mr. M'Kay, 10s.; Mr. Lewis, j os.; Mrs. E. Lowe, 55.; Mrs. Bhmdell, £4; Mrs. Comins (Shannon), £1 2s. 6d.; Mrs Bone, £1 ; Mrs. Hiley, £1; Mr. F. Kebhell, £1 Is.; P.R., 10s. Monetary subscriptions that have been promised are as follow: —Mrs. Gear, os.; Miss Gear, os.; Mrs. Fulton, 2s. 6d.; Miss Frasor, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. J. Flyger, os.; Mrs. Baillio, £1 Is.; Mrs. Salek, os.; Sympathy, os. For the Red Cross Funds. The second medal handicap in aid ot the .Red Cross Funds (resulting iu the 6um of £4 beiug contributed for thiß purpose) was played at Heretaunga on Wednesday, and was won by a promising junior player, Miss Turnbull; score, 115, handicap 40, 75 net. Other good scores were: Miss Watson, 101—-22 — 79; Miss Wheeler, 98—18—80; Mrs. Holmes, 96—13—83; Mrs. Turnbull, 100 —17—83; and Mrs. Biss, 106—23—83. Miss Mackenzie (Karori) has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs. Kinder (Auckland) is visiting Wellington. Mrs. W. F. Massey acknowledges parcels of books for the camp library at Trentliam from the following: —Miss Ingles (Maiiawatu); ex-Sergeant-Major Macdonald, Edna E., Mrs. Herdman, and two bundles from two anonymous donors. Lady Steward arrived in Wellington from the south yesterday.

For Belgian Relief. The new llagstalf which lias been presented to the Island Buy School by Messrs. Mnweon, M'Artluir, and John Hutchinson, was honoured by tho unfurling of the llags of (he Allies yesterday afternoon, the ceremony In-ing p;Tl'cnned by the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. I,nke, wlio unfurled the British Hag, Mrs. A. 11. Wright (tho Belgian), Mrs. Maslani (Russian), Miss Fiulaysoti (French), Miss Shorlaiul (.Japanese), and Miss Ella llobb the Seivian Hag. Tho ceremony over, the sale of work which had been organised largely by the girls of the school assisted by members of tho stall' and of the committee was formally opened by tho Mayoress, a brief speccli by Mr. R. A. Wright, M.l'., also being made. A very large supply of articles of all descriptions had been sent in by parents and friends, and in consequence the stalls which had been erected ill tho infant school were exceedingly well supplied with attractions. Naturally tho Belgian colours were well to the fore, since the bazaar was for tho benefit of the Belgian Relief Funds, all the decorations belli" carried out in thoso colours. The stalls were in charge of the following:—Afternoon tea and supper (in the main school), Mrs. Haslam and Miss Finlavson (supervisors), assisted by Edith Mills, Daphne Williams, Joan Feely, Annie Manttan, Annie Yates, Maggie Maitland; sweet stall, Miss M'Carrison, assisted by Ella Robb, Olive Herron, Rewa Reade; soft drinks, -Miss Bayley, with Dorothy Datchin and Mabel Lawton; flowers, Miss" Cooper, assisted by lierniie Kitt, Bel Faisley, and Doreets Harper; clotlv infj and fancy, Miss Dempsey, and Miss Hill, with G. Collins, Doris Dixon. Daisy Capon, and Edeline Usrnar; bran tub, Iris Hounsell, Evelyn Mason; competitions, Pearl Coe, Molly Reade; picture gallery, Miss Harrie's and Miss Allen; fruit and produce, Mr. Howie, assisted by Douglas Mackay, George Ivory, and Oharies Anderson; poultry, etc.,' Alflc Matthews, Ben Manttan; jumble stall, Walter Adams; side shows (quoits, Annt Salley. electric shock, shooting gallery, etc.), Mr. Gould and assistants. In the evening tliero was a moving picture entertainment, under the direction of Mr. Burnliam. The whole of the proceedings were under the management o/'-the headmaster, Mr. Haslam, the chairman of the School Committee, Mr. J. 0. Shorland, and the secretary, Mr. H. F. Clarke. The Hon. Charles Johnston, Belgian Consul, was unable to be present, also the Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke. Tho takings of the bazaar totalled the sum of £80.

Patriotic Ball. At the Lower Hutt Drill Hall last evening, a patriotic ball, in aid of the New Zealand Wounded Soldiers' Fund, was hold, under the auspices of the Hutt Gymnastic and Social Club. There was a good attendance, and it is anticipated that tlie fund will benefit considerably.

Farewell to Nurses. Sisters 14. V. Hooker, E. L. Wilkin and 11. Gould, members of tho nursing staff at the Napier Hospital, who have received lioticc of their acceptance for service at the front loft yesterday for Wellington, before leaving they were oil Tuesday given substantial tokons of tho esteem in vihicli they were held by the staff. In the afternoon they were entertained in town by the nursing sisters at afternoon tea, and in the evening at the Homo they were the guests of the nursing staff at a farewell supper, when they were bid farewell and were presented with various useful gifts by the matron, the house surgeon, and the nursing staff and patients, whilst the chairman of the Hospital Board, Mr, W. Shrimpton, presented Sisters Hooker and Gould witn wristlet watches und Sister Wilkin with a ladies' dispatch case.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Crump, tlio Mayoress of Onslow, presidod over a meeting of ladies, which was called for tho purpose of making arrangements iii connection with working for the benefit of wounded Now Zealand soldiers. Three distinct working parties were formed, with Mrs. Dumboll, working for the Church of England, at tho head of one; Mrs. Meadowcroft at the head of the Presbyterian Church pnrty; and Mrs. M'Arthur, who will bo in charge of affairs at the Town Hall, at the head df the third party. Mrs. Hueston was elected secretary. The meeting was held in the Khandallah Town Hall, and was attended chiefly by Khandallah ladies.

There was a very large attendance at the big Town Hall last evening, when an enjoyablo social was held in aid of the school funds of tho Sacred Heart, St. Mary's, and St. Joseph's parishes. The first part of the evening consisted of a display of moving pictures (kindly supplied bv the New Zealand Picture Supplies, Ltcl.), and from 9.30 pm. until midnight hundreds of merry couples danced to the music of Williams's orchestra. The school funds aro likely to benefit substantially.

Tickets and badges to distinguish tiiose working for Mrs. Algar Williams/ who is the St. John Ambulance Association candidate for Carnival Queen, may be obtained from the joint secretaries, Miss Adams or Miss M'Lellan, at the St. John Ambulanco and Rod Cross Receiving Depot, fourth story of Nathan's Buildings.

A meeting of tho newly-formed Wellington North Division of St. John Ambulance Association was held last evening. There was a good attendance of members, and an interesting lecture was given by the lady superintendent of the Wellington South Nursing Division, Mrs. Preston, in which was outlined the work aimed at by the division. Viscountess Kelburn, president, was welcomed by the lady superintendant of tho Wellington North Division (Mrs. Peat), and in reply made a brief speech, in which she expressed her interest in the work which was being undertaken.

Mrs. Donald Donald (Masterton) is staying at tho Royal Oak.

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