WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2480, 5 June 1915, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAE AND WEAK

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I

Wedding at Ekctahuna. On Thursday, at the Church of the Saored Heart, Eketahuaa, Miss Eleanor (Topsy) Hall, second, daughter of Mr. and! Mrs. Robert Hall, of Feilding, and formerly of Ekotah-nia, was married to llr. Laurie M'Kenna, oledest son of Mr. aud Mrs. James M'Kenna, of Newman. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Monsignor M'Kenna, V.G. Tlio bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. M. Hall, wore a gown of ore am satin, wit hpearly embroider, and a veil with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and asparagus fern. The bridesmaids were Miss M'Kenna, who wore a pale blue satin frock, with a chrystalme tunic, and black velvet hat trimmed with pale blue feather ruche; aud Miss Mary Parsons, who was in a gown of pale blue satin, trimmed with shadow lace, and black velvet hat. Both carried bouuets of pink roses and maidenhair fern. Also attending the bride was little Jean Morley. Sho was_ a (lower girl, and wore a pretty white satin dress, with a scarlet cape, and carried a crook, wreathed with autumn leaves. Mr. F. M'Kenna was best man, and the groomsman was Mr. J. M'Kenna. After the ceremony Nuptial Mass was celebrated, and the Wedding March was played by Miss Grey. The i church was decorated by the friends ot j the bride. A reception was bubsequenti ly held at the Town Hall, and later Mr. and Mrs. M'Kenna left for Napier. Wedding at Hawsra. The wedding took place in St. Josoph's Church, Hawera, on Tuesday, of Mr. Richard Mac Donald, second son of Mrs. S. Mao Donald, of Raumai, Palmerston North, to Miss Pauline (Dollie) Sutton, youngest daughter of Mrs. 11. W. Sutton, of Hawera. The cere-. L mony was performed by the Very Rev. [ Dean Power, assisted by the Rev. , Father Doolaghty, of Maxton. The , bride, who was given away by Mr. B. t M'Carthy, worej>a gown of ivory water- [ ed cnbpo de chine over palest pink charmeuse .with a tulle veil and sprays of orange blossom. She oarried a shower bouquet of pale pink and white flowers and maidenhair fern. The .three bridesmaids were Miss Nellie Sutton (sister) and the Misses Annie and Kate Mac Donald (sisters of the bridegroom) all of . whom wore three-tiered , frocks of shell pink crepe de chino with swathed belts of violet tulle end violet velvet hats with ruohings of vio- ] let ostrich feathers. Each carried a 1 basket of violets and maidenhair fern 0 tied with pink tulle and woro pretty . necklets, the gifts of the bridegroom, s Mr. T. O'Rorke was best man, and Mr. L J Mac Donald and Mr. T. O'Neill - groomsmen. Mendelssohn's Wedding - March was played by Miss.Reilly as a the fcridal party left the church. A , reception was afterwards' held at the r residence of the bride's mother. Later - Mr. and Ms. Mac Donald left by motor- - car for the south, the bride wearing a 9 navy blue costume and violet hat, and 1 n beautiful set of squirrel furs, the gift - of the bridegroom. The mother of the bride was dressed in a black Ottoman silk coat and skirt, and black velvet hat. and she also had a mauve bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a black crepe de chine costume with blaok velvet, and carried a bouquet of .autumn tints. For the Hospital Ship, The following; donations to the Citizens' Military Hospital Guild have been received by the acting-secretary, .Miss Nathan, for the Hospital Ship::— Miss C. Hart, Timaru, 4 bath towels: Mrs. Hamilton, 35 Myrtle Crescent, 4 j sheets, 1 pair blankets, 1 quilt, 1 waterproof' sheet; Mrs. S. Carter, 2 feather pillows; Mrs. Dahl, 12 handkerchiefs, tapes, and buttons; Miss Pallisor, 20 sheets; Mrs. Carter, 20 pillow-slips; Mrs. London, 3 pillows, 30 pillow-slips; Mrs. W. Cook, Johnsonville, 3 pillow- • slips; Mrs. W. Thompson, ldoz. pillowslips, 6 pairs shaota; Mrs. Foote, 6 bath towels, 6 small towels: No Name, 4 small towels, 11 handkerchiefs; Mrs. Paton, Lyall Bay, 4 balaclavas, 1 pair sheets, 1 doz. pillow-slips; A Guy, 6 pillow-slips, 3 towels; "A Soldier's Mother," 2 bed quilts; Mrs. Prouse, 12yds. grey flannel, 12yds. Ceylon flannel; Mrs. H. W r right, Lower Hutt, 13 pillow-slips, 6 pairs 6ocks; Mrs. S. Luke, 1 balaclava; Mr 3. R. Williams, 12 surgical towels; Mrs. Harrower, 1 doz. pillow-slips-; ,"A.8.," parcel of bandages; Mrs. Hosking, 27 pillow-slips; Miss M'Lellan, 2 bed-jackets, 1 suit pyjamas; Miss Freeman, 11 pillow-slips; Mrs. Denton, 1 doz. pillow-slips; Mrs. E. Stafford, 4 pairs pyjamas, 3 cotton nightshirts, 5 balaclavas and old linen; Mrs. H. Nelson, Seatoun, 11 slips and 4 bed sox; "K.A.J.,', 12 pillow-slips; Miss Sunderland, 2 pairs blankets; Mrs. Johnston, 41 Lower Hutt Road, 1 doz. pillow-slips; Miss A. Clapham, 4 balaolavas; Mrs. Spraggon, old linen. . Mrs. Hugh Williams (Ma6terton) has been visiting Wellington. Mrs. Donald Donald (Sydney) is staying at Castlepoint. Miss Pearl Hayes (Auckland) is visiting Wellington. Mrs. Mills is visiting her daughter, Mrs. .Vivian Donald, Masterton. Now that Saturday is 'to be the universal half-holiday, the Young Women's Christian Association is seeking to supply the need of attractive employment for girls on Saturday evenings. To-night, June 5, at 8 p.m., all girls are invited to como and discover "Who's who"? Small masks will be worn by thoso pro sent, who will find an enjoyablo way of spending an hour or so with musio and games. Recommends itself. Miss Uileom'a Lip mid Chock Tint, defies detection (2s. 6d.). efficacious and economical. Will not wipe oft', proof against perspiration or weather, 1 vtrfc perfectly harmless. Milsom'e Hygienic Face Povdor. 2s. fid. and 4s. 6d.; a box (Skin Food' in powder form), delightful to use obtainable in pink, buff, white and cream shades, elenns the face and leaves it rested and with a soft velvet-like appearance. Hiss Milsoni is solo proprietress of the celebrated "Cultene" (Reg.) Skin Foods, 35., and the "Cultene" Balm, 3s, Gd. All hair and faco tveatmeats; latest hair work and toilet requisites stocked. Miss Milfom, 94 Willis Street (4 doors above "Evening Post"). Tolephone 814. — ; Advt.

For Belgian Refugees. Mrs. A. S.. Hadfield, of Paraparanr who, with her sister, Mrs. Chatheld,' «r» Q cently collected and forwarded a g- • amount of clothing to England for, Chaafct tribution among the Belgian women children, has received an letter of thanks from Mrs. Hubb' ofth« of Drayton Hall, Middlesex. Englai * Co, Mrs. Hubbard says:_ "'I will find ol how supplies aro coming in for those in j England and whother it will be better " to vise yours here or to send them to Belgium or' the North of France. Ten t thousand women and children from the devastated parts of Franco have been 6ent via Switzerland back to France. I hear they aro in terrible need. . . . I fool sure you will like your contributions to go to where there is the greatest need. • i In Answer to the Call. '■ A correspondent of tha "Glasgow. Herald" gives some amusing specimens of tho answers evoked by the Householders' Recruiting Circular. If there be one feature more outstanding than another in the character of the replies, h-j says," it is in the spirit of the women. Courage, patriotism, and sacrifice are writ large on hundreds of forms. "Sorry I have no mote left,, only littlo girls; but, thank God, I bad no shirkers in my home." One can imagine the tone in which that mother would speak the word shirker. Another form shows a husband *ild four sons enlisted, a note being added as follows: —"Dear Sir, —I wish I had , another five to send. God save the s_ King." The following contains a complaint quite beyond the power' of the committee to rectify"Only a widow, oldest sou not yet 15, but will give him freely, if of any use. Once was proud my oldest was a girl. Now never was a mother more vexed with her lot. However, if you (jet up a battalion for women none will come forward quicker '■ than I. Not too old at 40. ' Bravo, Kitchener." Yet another woman writes: "Ten years a widow, with nianv a hard fight to bring up a big family," has given six sons, "but I only wish my • girls were boys. I would give them, too, before I'd let our little bit of country be beaten." Frankness is the characteristic of others; for instance: "Not boing able tj get a man for myself; sorry I cannot provide one for Kmg George."i Time was when, to many good people, the British Army was known only aB a useful dumping ground for _ 6uch membors of the. civilian population _ as were "unlikely to become l efficient citizens. That the fiction lingers still may, bo gathered from such extracts as these. "Am 56, too old for you, but I have a grate lazy hulk of a brother ■- 31 who will not and cannot do a day's work his hito is 5 feet 11 and hig 1 ohest 40; he is the sort you want. Plees send for him. you will find him 3 at Or, "Thii is a note to let i. you know I think I have one of the s most selfish husbands ever was put on r earth. It is the soldiers he is need- - ine for a while to take some of the i selfish ways out of him. Hoping you'll 1 oblige." In what respect is the widow t to be congratulated who'wrote. "My 3 old man took the wise plan; he died , l before the war began and no family I" t : " Mr. and Sirs. Allan Cameron (Castle- ; point) and Mis 3 Meredith (Llandafl, F Masterton) are staying at tie Hotel Cecil. Miss Hardinge Maltby returned to Wellington this week after a throe months 1 tour with the "Charley's Aunt"Company. Mrs. Phillips-Turner has returned to Wellington from Auckland, and 'her friends will be sorry to heaT that she has had to go into the Kensington Private Hospital. j The wedding took place at Akaroa on . Wednesday of Mr. D. Alwyn Stilea and ! Miss Elsie Masefield. The latter was ! one of the Queen candidates at the re- ■ cent Harvest Festival in Christ-church, t and was second in tho finish. 1 Miss M'Dougall (Wairarapa) and Mica ; Cock (Khandallah) are staying at Pae- . kakariki. 1 Mrs. Groves (Bushgrove, Tinui),aSso i Mr. and Mrs. Meredith (Whareama) • • and Mr. and Mrs. Toogood, who havo ' been staying at the Hotel Cecil, left > for the Wairarapa yesterday. Mrs. P. R- Cook (Masterton) is staj? ing at Island Bay. At the concert which is being given in the Town Hall on Sunday night by Miss Ruby M'Donald, violinist, in, aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, Mr. Culford Bell and Miss Betty Purdom wi11,.. give a scene from "Hamlet." Misß Nellie Simpson (flautist) will play "Am Meer," which to some of thoso attending tho concert may • bring back recollections of Maud Allen; and among other items given by well-known Wellington artists will be a violin solo. "Romance from D Minor Concorto 1 (Wicniawski), played by Miss Ruby M'Donald, with Mr. Bernard Pag© at the piano. With an excellent programme and foi* so great a cause there should bo an. excollent house. Mrs. W. Perry (Penrose, Masterton) is visiting Wellington. The many friends of Sister E.M. Dement (late of tho Wellington Hospital), who left with tho Australian contingent of nurses last April, will bo pleased xo hear of her safe arrival at Cairo, Egypt. Miss Doughty, the Queen candidate for tho Commercial Travellers and Woreliousemen's Association,_ was an outstanding and most effective figure in the Carnival procession on Thursday, having been mounted'on a_ cream horse, and wearing a cream habit with' hat trimmed .with tho colours of tho club—khaki and rod. Following her v.ere a dozen motors containing the ladies and committees, all boing dressed in'the candidate's colours. On-arrival of the "Queen" at the park, sho attended tho official opening of the Mock Court, which was a huge success. The result of the jumblo sales held recently by tho Young Women's Christian Association is that the sum of £35 has been handed over to tho general secretary of tho Young lien's Christian Association for the work of tha Y.M.C.A. at Trentham. A further sale is to be held in July, and the publio is invited' to help by sending, m clothes, etc., to tho Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street. "Tho Best Thing in the Best Placa for the Best Purpose" is tho titlei for the address to bo given by Miss Russell, of Bombay, at the service hold at tho Young Women's Christian Association, Fowlds's Buildings, Manners Strcot-, on Sunday next, at 4.15 p.m. All girls and young women mil receiva a hearty welcome. , ■ For Face Maww, Shampooing, all Rair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Eolleston's is rocotnmendcd. Spacious Privata Rooms. Qualied Assistants, and Personal Attention. 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