WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2611, 5 November 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in St. Mark's. The wedding took place on Wednesday, in St. Mark's Church, Sussex Square, of Miss Dulcie Morris, youngest daughter of Mr. E. C. Morris, of Kilbirnie, to Mr. Aubry Patterson, of Dunedin. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Askew. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a- gown of white satin with an overdress of shadow lace and pearl embroideries, with a tulle veil fastened with orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white roses _ and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss 1). Moore( cousin of the bride) and Miss May Evatt (niece), and both wore frocks of white crepe-de-chine, and wreaths of pink roses, with .veils. Their bouquets were also of pink roses. Mr. A. Moore was the best man. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Morris at a- wedding breakfast, held at their residence. _ Mrs. Morris woro a gown of grey satin, with a heliotopo toque._ Mrs. W. B. Evatt, sister of tho bride, was in a mauve costume, and i'a black\lace hat, and Mrs. Hazelwood, another sister of the bride, wore grey orepe-de-chine. Mrs. Mooro, aunt of the bride, wore block brocado and bat to match, while Miss C. Moore was in pale blue taffetas, Mrs. rilkinirton wore grey crepe-de-chine, and Miss Evatt cream taffetas. Among tho. "nests were- Colonel Pilkington, Mr. 1 Patterson (senior), of Dunedin, and Mrs. Patterson. After the toasts had been honoured, musical and elocutionary items were contributed by some of those' present. Mrs. Aubry Patterson travelled in a navy blue costume, and motor hat and veil. Wedding at Masterton. / Tho wedding took place at St. Matthew's Church yesterday of Miss Grace Greathea<l, ' onlv daughter of Mrs. Greathead, of Masterton, to Mr. William John Grose, formerly of Christchurch, who had served with the New Zealand Forces a't Samca, and had volunteered for further service abroad, but was not accepted. Tho bride., who was' given away by her brother. Mr. E. Greathead. wore blue crepe-detinue, and a pink hat. Miss Jamieson, of Wellington, was bridesmaid, and wore a cream frock. Mr. Henry Montenmery was best man. and tho Rev. Walker was tho officiating clergyman. ' After the ceremony a reception was held at "B"rwyn," the residence of the bride's mother. St. Paul's Sale of Work. The sale of work which has been held for the past two dnys in connection with St. Paul's parish was opened in tho Sydney' I 'Street' Schoolroom yesterdayafternooh by Viscountess Kelburn. Good financial results were again produced, .aii'd 'Miss.. Brown, who was in charge of the stall for making up the parcels, was busily'employed. In the evening somo of Miss Beere's pupils contributed to tho entertainment, and the Gui Scouts, with tableau effects.

Nurse M'Cbsli-Smitli; who was one of the survivors of the British transport that was torpedoed in the Aeaeari Sea, was -formerly on the staff of the. STasterton'Hospital. Nurse Gould, who' .was also one of the survivors,- is a daughter .i-f Mr. J. B. Gould, of Kaliikatea, Carterton ... -. .•■

1 Mrs.'T;. H; .Lowry h'as been' elected president of the Napier ladies' division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

Miss Carter's Demonstration. The cookery demonstration which was given by Miss Una Carter at the Gas Company's rooms, in Courtenay Place, on Wednesday afternoon was so largely attended that many people wero unable to gain admittance to the company's lecture-room. The demonstration consisted of the cooking of a plain dinner, followed by the making of cakes and scones. How to make the fullest and best use of the gas as well as the best way of arranging the various shelves in die ovens was fully explained by Miss Carter, and as there are many people to be found who are annoyed to' find that tho top side of scones get browned while the under-side remains exceedingly pale, some valuable information was placed at their disposal. An inspection of the company's appliances for heating water and for various household needs was afterwards made by many of those who were present at tho lecture. An Appeal to the Farmers. In response to inquiries made by Mrs. Rolleston, the Defenco Headquarters has stated that it would be very glad if tho basic slag bags which are to be 'ound so "largely in farming districts were collected and either sent into the local patriotic committees or to tho Town Hall, Wellington, ready for sending on to the men at tho front to be used as sand bags. These bags, which aro very strong and durable, aro the right, size, and sinco they have only contained steel filings, they are practically clean, and only need fastening with string and baling beforo they are finally sent away. Since half a million of them are used in this country there should bo no difficulty in collecting a plentiful supply of them. When sending bags for this purpose to the Town Hall it must be remembered that only basic slag bags are wished for, and even if it be possible to sendindividually but one or two, they will bo gladly received. Who Jniows how many lives they may not be responsible for, saving sinco their use is invaluable?

Mrs. von Haast is collecting old linen for the-'St. John Ambulance Association, and would be pleased to receive contributions at her 41 Salamanca Road, or if impossible to send, she would arrange to have it called for. "

Miss Bessie Angus, of Waipawa, who was Queen of the Napier Mar'di Gras last year, will be Queen of the Hawke's Bay Imperial pageant and Mardi Gras.

A quiet wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church, Hastings, yesterday morning, when Miss Isabel M'Kerlick was married to Mr. James 6. Wemyss.

The president of the New Zealand Educational 'Institute has issued invitations for an "At Home," in the Concert Chamber- of the Town Hall, on Monday week, November 15, as a- fare--well to Mr. George Hogben, who has retired on superannuation . from the "position of Director of Education.

A meeting of the New Zealand 'Women's National' Reserve will take place this evening at 8 o'clock. .in ~ the Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium. All meinbefsa'ro earnestly requested to attend. An interesting description. of . the present work will be given, 'and important,busi-, uesswill bo dealt with.

A Gift Sale. The comtnitteo of the Berhamporo Presbyterian Orphanage has been very much taxed of late to find accommodation for the many boys and girls who find a home there, and it decided some time ago to proceed with the erection of a house for the older boys whioh will cost £2000. To assist in raising the funds for this purpose the Ladies' Auxiliary decided that instead of having their usual gift tea they would oxtend its scope and invito all the Presbyterian churches in tho city and suburbs to co-operate in having a large "gift sale." A very generous response was made to the appeal, as the stalls in St. John's Schoolroom, in which the sale was held yesterday, testified. Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool performed the opening ceremony, and was received by Mrs. Gill, president of tho Ladies' Auxiliary, and the Rev. Or. Gibb, president of the committee. In a brief introductory Dr. Gibb spoke of tho urgent necessity for building this addition to the Orphanago, oven though it was war time. Her Excellency, after expressing her pleasure at being present, declared the salo open, and wished tho committee

every succoss. ! The stalls had been very prettily ari ranged, and were exceedingly well supplied with articles of. every description, | gifts of all kinds having been sent from some.of the counter districts, as well as from the city itself. Tha flower stall was distinctly decorative, and was in a commanding position, having been placed upon tho stage and partly enclosed with a blue and white trellis .ivorft, against which the masses of vividly-coloured blooms stood out most effectively. After having visited the various stalls, Her Excellency, who had been presented with a bouquet of roses by one of the Orphanage children, little Dulcie Dimant, was entertained at afternoon tea, together with Mrs. \V. fr. Massey. 'Hie Mayoress, Mrs.. Luke, was unable to arrive till later in the afternoon. The various stalls were in ohaTge of tho following :—Cake Stall, Ladies of St; John's Church, represented by Mrs. Gill and, Mrs. Dalziell, with assistants; Apron Stall, the Kelburn and Roseneath Churches, represented by Mrs. Low and Mrs. Dagger;' flowers and produce, Mrs..Lauchlan and Mrs. Duff, representing the Hutt Valley and Petone Iresbytenaa Churches; Miscellaneous stall (including home-made bread, butter, poultry, jams, bams, as well as drapery) Miss Feist and Mrs. Henderson, lhis was a Wairarapa stall, having been stocked entirely with gifts m n 5: aira ™Pa friends; Pillowslip btall, Khandallah and Kelburn Churches, represented by Mrs. Hueston and Handkerchiefs and JJ Oyleys, Island Bay, Mrs. Bath and Mrs. Cousins; Crockery and Hardware ??• J ?£? s ' c " urc h. Mrs. M'Clay and Miss Wilson; Sweet 1 Stall, the Combined loung Women's Bible Classes, Miss I'inlay being m charge; Fish Pond, the older boys.from the Orphanage; Tearoom K eu t Terrace and St. Andrew's Churches, represented by Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Hume; Jams and Preserves, .Brooklyn Church, Mrs. Purdy. Each church,'it will he seen, was furnishing a stall, or else combining with others to do so. In the evening an entertainment was given by the Bible Classes: Mrs. Campbell was the organising secretary for the sale. Among those who were present were tho Hon. J. G. WAitken, the ministers of several of the city and suburban Presbyterian chur■V™' M?- Hannay, and Mr. and Mrs. 'Aiiils, or the Orphanage. '

Miss Myrtle Bouttell' leaves Welliti" ton this week to fulfil an'ongagemeni to sing at the. Auckland Carnival

Mr and Mrs. Hunter Macandrow and family arrive in Wellington from the south this morning. They have taken Mr. W. Kennedy's house in Clifton Terrace.

. Miss J. Hardy (Wadestown) accompanied Mr and Mrs. Warren to Napier early in tho week.

Miss Bruce, "Cheltenham," Feildinoarmed in Wellington yesterday, and is.the guest of Mrs. Herbert Coull, Day's Bay. '