WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2521, 23 July 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MASTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NEAU

[By Imogen.]

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL A Napier Wedding. The wedding took place in St. Augustine's Church, Napier, on Wednesday of Miss Belle Pettit, daughter of Mrs. J. Pettit, of Dannovirkc, to Mr. Harold Noel Kebbell, son of Mr. W. Kebbell, of Alastertou. The ceremony was performed by the Hot. Canon Tukc, The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Walter I'ettit), wore a gewn of cream brocadod satin, trimmed with hand-embroidered ninon and old lace, with touches of pink, while the train was also lined with pink. . Tho veil was fastened 'with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of cyclamen hyacinths and maidenhair fern. Miss Mabel Palmer (cousin of the bride) and Miss Enid Kebbell (sister of tho bridegroom) were bridesmaids, and wore frocks of blue charmeuse, with ninon bodices- and purple sashes. Their hats were also of the same shade of purple, trimmed with pink rosebuds, and they carried violet bouquets. Mr. Purvis Hay, of Masterton, was best man and ilr. P. A. Pettit, brother of the bride, groomsman. After the service a large number of guests were entertained at the Masonic Hotel, where the usual toasts were honoured and speeches made. The bride's mother wore black crepe do chine, with touches of gold and pink, and a black hat, and carried a bouquet of ipink carnations and bouvardia. Tho bridegroom's mother wore a mole satin costume with Oriental facings and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of heliotrope flowers shading into pink. The- bridegroom's present to tho bride was a sapphire and diamond ring.' To Miss Palmer was given a 'pair of pearl earrings and to Miss Kebbell a diamond and pearl ring. The brido's present to the bridegroom was a_ pair of field glasses. Mr. and Mrs. Kebboll left by motor-car for the south op their wedding tour. The bride's travelling dress" was of pewter blue gabity, and she wore a black, hat relieved with pink roses and saxo blue; also natural musquash fur coat.

Wedding at Pahtatua. Our Pahiatua correspondent writes that the marriage of Miss Marie Allen, youngest daughter of Mr. W. P. Allen, of Pahiatua, and Mr. Lan Davidson, eldest son of Mrs. F. P. Davidson, of Pahiatua, took place at the i Pahiatua Anglican Church this week. The bride's frock was of saxe blue crepe de chine, with white trimmings, swathed with black. With this was worn a hat of whito velvet', with pink flowers. Her shower bouquet was of. heath and maiden-hair fern. Sho also wore a gold wristlet watch, the gife of the bridegroom. Miss Eva Burgess, of Hawera. was bridesmaid, aud wore a cream gabardine, with black velvet hat. She carrrcd a bouquet of heath, and wore tho bridegroom's gift—a pearl brooch. The bndo was given away by her father, »nd Mr. P; Hill was best man. As the bridal party left the Church, tho Wedding March was played by Miss A. Allen. ■ After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, Tiraumea Road, only the immediate relatives and friends present. Mrs. Allen, mother of the bride, wore a dress of black net, with velvet coat and hat. Mrs. Davidson, mother of the bridegroom, wore a .biscuit-coloured costume aud hat to match, and carried a'bouquet of violets.

An Aucklander's Work. In a letter from Heliopolis to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cooke, of Victoria Avenue, Kemuera, Sister Elsie Cooke, who was one of tlio 12 Now Zealand nurses who left with the Australian forces, says, in the course of a latter published in the Auckland "Herald":— "We could do with 100 New Zealand nurses and 50 masseuses here, and yet I suppose people are still saying that the first 50 wore only taken as a compliment to the Dominion. I wish some of the girls who wish to help would coma over here and visit the men in the hospitals. They have so few visitors, and clo so love to see New Zealanders. We got three hearty cheers and no end of an ovation when we went on duty in tha rink. Poor fellows! You feel you cannot do enough for them in return for what they did at the Dardanelles. Four of the New Zealand nurses were sent back to Suez to fit up the Willochra for the returning wounded. They were Sistera Scott, Rose, Fitzgib'oons, and myself;" Miss Cooke described the preparations on board the Willochra, and referred further to the men themselves, of whose bravery and' fortitude she could not speak too highly. The writer mentioned that Captain Donald Simpson, who returned by tho Wiliochra, had charge of a body of 200 New Zealandors from England. She quoted him as saying that tho hospital ships at the Dardanelles were a beautiful sight at night. Every other ship would be in darkness, but the hospital ships were ablaze with light. All round the waterliue were twinkling green lights and amidships on either sido there were huge red crosses in red lights.

Tlie Victoria League in London is making a special effort to ensurt that August 4, the anniversary of the declaration of war, be remembered. The secretary of the Wellington League received the following cablegram on Wednesday:—"Hope you can support movement for .patriotic meetings throughout Empire, August 4. Premier approves." Hiss Celia Ghiloni, who takes part in a new drama to be produced by the Williamson Company, left Christcnurch yesterday en route for Sydney. The Wellington South Nursing Division met at tho Newtown Library, Hall oil Tuesday evening for its regular fortnightly practice, and in spite of. the weather there was a fair attendance. After the business of the division was settled tho members were formed into squads and performed some very good bandaging, under the direction of Miss Redmond. Tbo secretary desires to acknowledge gifts from tlie Sanson Red Otosb Guild, also ss. from "A Mother," for divisional ambulance work. The following resolution was passed at tho monthly meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board at yesterday's meeting:—"That in view of the circumstances in connection with Nurse B. F< Williams's resignation, it be accepted, and that she be granted a certificate for her two years' service; and that a letter of recommendation fro.n this board to any other board be given Hiss Williams in order that she may bo afforded an opportunity to complete her training."The foregoing motion is the result of an inquiry held into Nurse Williams's case. (Continued on next page.)

Farewell-to Dr. and Mrs. Whyto. About sixty ladies and gentlemen met at Miss Tendall's tea rooms" yesterday afternoon to say farewell to Dr. and Mrs. R. 0. Whyto, who leave for England on Saturday by the s.s. Moeraki, via Sydney. Many speeches were made of regret at their leaving the Dominion, but one and all felt that the call to serve the Empire in her time of need could not be disregarded. Mr. King and Madame M'lntosli voiced the regret of the French Circle; Mrs. Moorhouso and Miss Mack that of the loss the St. John Ambiihmce was sustaining. . Mrs. Pearson spoke of hoiv much Mrs. Whyto would be missed as one of the membors on the Board of tho Young Women's Christian Association, and the dootor as. one of the Advisory Board, as he was always ready to be called on for. practical advice. The Rev. Mr. Dawson, in the course of a- brief speech, said the New Zealand Alliance and No-License League were losing two of their best supporters and workers. Mr. Cornish, Mr. Mazengarb, and Mr. Hislop also spofco of:the general . regret of the friends o£ Dr. and Mrs. Whyte. Mr. R. Pearson acted, as chairman, and presented both Dr. and Mrs. Whyto with two New Zealand rugs. Mrs. Bennie ..presented Misses Masie, Anna, and also Bobbie Whyte with books. After Mrs. W'hyte and-, the doctor had thanked 1 thoso present for their kind speeches and useful present, Dr. Whyte told those present that their greatest regret at leaving New Zealand was the leaving of the many real, loyal, and true-heart-ed friends they ha dmet with here, but he hoped that they would be back before long. 1 They. had arrived nine years ago, not having a single friend in Wellington, and the present gathering showed how good the peojile had been. The meeting concluded with cheers for the guests, and the singing of "Old Lang Syne" and tho National Anthem.

The members of the Young Women's Christian' Association gave a farewell tea to Dr. and Mrs. Whyte in the evening, many, board members attending-

Conoert at the Oriental Bay Hospital. Miss Betty Purdom and Mr. .Culford Bell 'took a concert party to the Oriental : Bay Tea Kiosk to entertain tho wounded soldiers there. The: concert party included Mrs. Mentiplay, Mrs. Holmes, Miss Betty: Purdom, Miss Bouttell, Miss AVest, Mr., Goudie, Mr. Culford Bell, Sir. M'Cartliy, Master. Winston M'Cartlij, and Master Leith Riddell. The concert was given under the auspices of the; Neiv Zealand Natives' Association, and among- .-those! present wero Mrs. ,M'Vicar, chairwoman of the Ladies' Guild, and Mr. Maclntyre, secretary of the . New Zealand Natives' Association. • ; ,

The death toOk- place in the Mission House, Grey Street, Auckland,, on .Tues-. , day of Sister Charlotte, of the' Order of tho Good Shepherd. Over 20 years •ago Sister Charlotte, with Sister Fran-, cis, under tho direction of the late Rev. . L. Fitzgerald, started the. work of .the Order in, Auckland. These two ladies gave up their comfortablo homes and ' days of leisure to enter upon;a life of strenuous philanthropy, and there are numbers of people in Auckland whose lives have been, brightened by -their kindness and; generosity The late Sister was a daughter of the late Mr. Leigli D. Halstead. Two sisters survive her— Mrs. Sydney Weetman, Remuera, and Mrs. ,E. D. Lawrence, Ellerslie.

• The Matron of the Hospital desires to ■acknowledge, the following gifts.—lllustrated papers, Miss Rotlienb&rg; . old linen, Mrs. Hills (Daniel Street); fresh eggs and jelly for troopers, Mrs. Maurice Turrell; sponge finger 3 for troopers, Mrs. Charles Turrell; jelly, spongecake; and oranges, Mrs. Salek (The Terrace); two large baskets of eggs, two; bags of oranges and lemons, and large quantity of jelly, Soldiers' Comforts Guild.

The Australian nurses :..who ; attended to the" wounded'soldiers; pi- :th'e Willochra were entertained at .lunch on .Wednesday by the members.of the Otago. Women's Club, Dunedin..; : The'nurses during their'brief stay in .the .southern 'city have, made mainy friends, and the rooms were .filled to overflowing. J '

' • At Solway House, Masterton, which .is being used l;as ,a:oniJitary, tospital,Nurses :White and'Niokiess; ,ivere. each the recipients of presentations .on Wed•iiisday evening, also tlie members of St. V John Ambulancp (Ladies' Division) from : tlie Sixth Mounted Reinforcements in appreciation of the kindness and untiring attention which they had received at Solway House. The presentations were made'on behalf of the invalid soldiers by . the Mayoress (Mrs. Coradine). Hie St. John Nursing Division .received a silver cup, while tlie presentations to the nurses, also took ' . a similar form. Y Mr. and Mrs. Coom (Makuri) are . visiting.-Napier. Miss Goodwin has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Wellington.

Ladies' Billiards Tourney. The semi-finals and finals of the ladies' billiard diner tourney were played last night at Messrs. Alcock and Co.'s showrooms. The winner proved to bo Mrs. Chant, who won her game by really excellent billiards from iiO points behind scratch. In the semi-finals, Mrs. Lockwood (owes 20) beat Mrs. Porter (owes 30) by one point. This gamo was keenly contested and close throughout. In the other semi-final Mrs. Chant had a comfortable win from Mrs. Player. The latter was most unfortunato in having particularly tight position loft her and in failing to score by tho narrowest of margins. The final between Mrs. .Lockwood and Mrs. Chant was well played, both contestants showing a good sporting spirit and a fine control of tho balls. On Monday and Tuesday next the ladies will contest a chanipionship, probably the first yet held in. Australasia. The best breaks made last night were: Mrs. Chant, 31; Mrs. Porter. 26; Mrs. Lockwood, 17; Mrs. Player, 14. It was decided that the prizes should be distributed on Tuesday next, after the championship. On the conclusion of the games, Mrs. Lockwood. on behalf of the ladies, thanked Messrs. Alcock and Co., Ltd., for their courtesy and consideration to tho players and their, friends.

Hurling Club Dance. ' The Wellington Irisli Hurling CI Jib held its annual social and dance in St. Anne's Clubroom, Newtown, on Wednesday night. The function was a most successful and enjoyable affair. The dance programme was an original one, and was opened by the grand march of the hurlers, in which some 50 couples took part. This was followed by eighthand Irish reels, Irish quadrilles, and Irish polkas. During the evening Messrs. J. O'Leary and C. Corcoran danced a champion reel, and Miss Lily O'Leary and Mrs. Condon an exhibition jig and hornpipe. The following contributed to the musical part of the programme:—Rev. Father Finnerty and Messrs. Timmings, J. Nash',' Kelly, M'Ardle, E. Carrigan, D. R. Lawlor, C. Corcoran, Foote, and C. Houston. Mr. M. M'Carthy was M.C.

Lady Kelburn and Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Pharazyn left Hastings en route for Wellington on Wednesday.

The engagement is announced of Miss Myrtle Dorothy Bartlett, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bartlett, of Dannevirke, to: Mr. Lawrence Hubert Herbert, youngest son of Mrs. C. Herbert, of Dannevirke.

Tho application of the Volunteer Sisters for free'passes on the Wellington City Tramways has been refused.

Members, of the_ Newtown Tennis Club held a dance in the New Century Hall last evening. The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Mrs. Brown and the Misses Christie,-. Clarke, Luke, M'Lean, Redmond, Veitch, Messrs. Collins, Curtis, Redward, and Fissons. Mr. Clarke was tho secretary, and was ably assisted by his committee.' The chaperones wore. Mesdames-Luke, ;Barber, Clarke, Gill, M'Donald,- and Rowell. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Cowley.

'.'The Reporter," the half-yearly journal of the Wellington Girls' College, is to hand, and contains some interesting matter. In addition to school news and news of the day and achievements of past and present "pupils of the college, ; are'extracts , from letters written from Egypt by an "Old Girl." _ A. description of a visit to the Rawhiti Caves, as i well as an account of the- Picsolomini Library, written by Mrs. Neill, who visited it while in Siena. Form notes, , college house notes, and notes on school sports take up considerable space in the journal. •

Of much interest to many Old Girls of the college, associated at the same time much regret will bo the sketch given of the career of M- C. C. de Naveme, at one time' French-master college, ■ ■whose death took place' in; Tasmania' some time ago.-. : ' '