WOMAN'S WORLD. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2669, 15 January 1916, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM tfAR AND NEAR.

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Sydney Wedding. At St. James's Presbyterian Church, Burwood, Sydney, a pretty wedding took place on December 18, when Priscilla, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Mitchcll, of "Cambria," Homebush, was married to Alfred Herbert Robinson, M.A., of Ipswich, Queensland, and late of the Wellington Collego staff. Hie bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of ivory charmeuse, tho bodice being of silk shadow lace over palest pink ninon. The long court train which hung from the shoulders was of the same pale shade of brocaded satin, and was finished with ninon roses and sprays of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of tuber roses and lilies of the valley, which with her peridot and pearl pendant were the gifts of -the bridegroom. The bride was attended by Miss Jessie Mitchell (sister) and Miss Phemie Gordon (of Wellington). They wore dresses of ivory crepe do chenc, coatee style, with corsages of ninon over shadow laco and largo black picture hats trimmed with tiny pink moss roses and black velvet, streamers. Their bouquets of pink bouvardias, carnations, and maidenhair, together with necklaces of corals and pearls were tho gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Bert King (late of Wellington) acted as best man, and Mr; Georgo Mitchell as groomsman. The church' had been prettily decorated by the girl friends of the bride, and -the service was fully choral. A reception was afterwards 'held at the residence of the bride's parents, the hostess wearing amethyst taffetas trimmed with Paris lace and black tagel hat trimmed with tiny roses. She carried a posy of mauve flowers. Later Mr. and Mrs. Robinson loft by motor for their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a costume of saxe blue cashmere do soie, her hat being of champagne tagel straw lined witli saxe crepe de chene and trimmed with pink roses.

Hawke's Bay Wedding. At St. Matthew's Oluireh, Hastings, on January 12, by the llov. J. B. Brocklehurst, the wedding was celebrated of Miss Gertrude Gwenyth Gallien, youngest daughter of tho late Mr. LI. L. Galhen and Mrs. Gallien, of Hastings, to Mr. William Arthur Wbitlock, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Whitlook, also of Hastings. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. 0. Kennedy, Napier, was gowned in ivory crepe de chine, with a corsage and train of niuon and laoo, embroidered with silver and sprays of orango blossom, and carried ® shower bouquet of whito and pale pink flowers and gypsophila (the gift of Mrs. Penrose Barcroft). Her beautifully embroidered veil 1 was fastened with sprays of orange blossom. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Mario Wbitlock, sister of the bridegroom, was dressed in maize chiffon taffeta, with a coatee of ninon, and a black net hat finished with maize. She also woro pearl earrings, tho gift of the bridegroom, and carried a sheaf of lavender Sowers. Two small maids, nieces of tho bride, - Misses Paulino and Brya Witherow, wore dainty wfhite frocks, and hats trimmed with black velvet and pink roses. Each carried a basket of pink flowers, and woro an amothyst pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. I' Stacepoole, of Auckland, officiated as best man, and Miss Schattky presided at tho organ. After the ceremony a small reception was held at the residence of the bride's mothor, Mrs. Gallien receiving in black chiffon taffeta, with a black toque, and carrying a purple bouquet. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. W hillock, was in silver grey silk cropo, with a black and mauve hat. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock left by motor en route to the south, the bride travelling in a grey silk corduroy, with a dark blue motor coat,,and an amber, blacklined hat.

Guests at Mahara House. Mr. and Mrs. Ford (England), Mr. Lmxford, Mr. Bate (Wellington), Mrs. C. H. Stephens and Mre. Gow (Wellington), Mies Hitchcock (Sydney), ' Mrs. Challcrass and family (Wellington), Mr.i and Mrs. Murphy (Melbourne), Mrs. anl Miss ■ Holben (Palmerston North).

Hutt Weddlns. On January 11, at tho Methodist Church, Lower Hutt, Miss Grace Jenness, daughter of Mr. G. L. Jenness, of Lower Hutt, was married to Mr: Samuel Skinner, son of Mr. Skinner, also of tho Lower Hutt, the Rev. W. Beckett performing tho ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was dressed in white crepe do ohino, with tho usual wreath and bridal veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white carnations, and asparagus fern, Miss A. Kendall attended as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of soft pink, and her bouquet was of pink and white carnations and fern. Mr. Frederick Skinner officiated as best man, and Mrs. Lowry presided at tho organ. Many useful and handsome presents were received, including a Morris chair from the congregation of the c'hurch, and a silver cruet stand from tho choir.

Lyall Bay Croquet Club. A very pleasant day was spent on the Lyall Bay croquet green on Thursday, when tlio Stansell Shields was again played for, Mrs. "W. Fisher being the challenger and Mrs. A. Iligg being tho holder. Tho play was very keen, arid after a well-contested gamo, Mrs. Rigg won for the eleventh time. Mrs. Morrah has challenged the winner to play on January 27. A very keen double was then played by Mesdames Morrali and Fisher and Mesdames Rigg and Stone, the latter proving victorious. There were a number of visitors present on the green, among them being: Mrs. Dickson . (Manaia), Mrs. Birss (Carterton), and Misses Sidey and M'Go'Waair Luncheon and afternoon tea were provided by the members of tho club.

Finishing With School. In these times the fact that hundreds of girls are finishing with school means that a large percentage of them will commence right away a new career as business girls, while ethers will go on with specialised studies, with a' view of fitting themselves later on for wage'earning in i various ways. In most cases a University education is undertaken, with the idea that it will give means of self-support, but each year the old notion that any girl who has taken her B.A. or M.A. degree can be a teacher is weakening. Nowadays a girl has to be specially trained to teach, and, above all, she must show taste and liking for the scholastic profession before she can be successful. The most important opening available to women at present is undoubtedly that olfered by science, especially in the higher branches of chemistry. Even in the more ordinary profession of chemists, and druggists there are often splendid openings, and most of'the big firms now employ.and train girls up te the examination standard. This is the day of specialisation, and she who strikos out from the overcrowded professions or business, is pretty sure to do well.

The engagement is announced 1 of Miss Gladys Duncan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J; Duncan, o Brougham Drive, Wellington, 'to Corporal P. Burgess, Moeroa, Eltham. Corporal Burgess leaves with the 11th Reinforcements. A Canterbury paper announces the engagement of Miss Dulce Metz, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Metz, of, Merivale, to Mr. Harold Naphtali," of Dunedin. Mrs. G. H. Williams and Miss Thyra Williams, of Eketahuna, aro leaving shortly on a trip to Sydney. : Mrs. Macrae,jof Waikanae, is spending the holidays in!Hawke's Bay. For advice on the hair and complexion that guarantees most satisfactory results, Mts. Rolleston (qualified London and Paris) is recommended by hundreds of ladies who have personally proved the. benefit of hor methods. Single treatments given or. oourses. from one guinea. Shampooing, hairdressing, face massage, scalp massage, manicuring, clipping and singeing.' Permanent removal of superfluous hair. (Dip. Boston, U.S.A.). Private rooms, 256 Lambton Quay—Advt.

Eketahuna Wedding. At St. Cuthbert's Church, on January 13, the Rev. H., Walke officiating, Miss Florence Muriel Tool,ill, youngest daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. D. Toonill, was married to Mr. •'Harry Cole, second son of Dr. Cole, of Gisborne. The bride, who was given away by Mr. J. S. Tripe, was dressed in satin and white crepe de chine, with a veil and orange blossom bandeau, and carried a bouquet of lilies, gypsophelia ; and asparagus fern. Miss Elias, of Palmoreton North, attended as bridesmaid,' and worn a costume of Shantung silk, with a blue hat. Mr. J. Herbert was the best man. The wedding breakfast was held at Mrs. Dowsett's, and later on Mr. <uid Mrs. Cole left by motor, the bride travelling in a smart blue tailor-made, with a hat to match. Their future residence will be in Auckland. Otago Wedding, On January 1, at the Enfield Methodist Church, Miss Frances Emily Common, older daughter of Mr. T. Common, of Enfield, was married to Mr. Allan Robson, of Lovells Flat, the Rev. J. Loclioro officiating, The bride,wore a frock of embroidered white voile, trimmed with lace, with the -usual bridal orange blossoms and veil, and carried a sheaf of lilies and maidenhair fern. Her sister, Miss Bella Common, and Miss Jessie Robson, 6ister of the bridegroom, attended as bridesmaids, and Mr. Ernest Robson, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. T. Common, jun., acted; as best man and groomsman respectively. The church was charmingly decorated by girl friends of the bride,, and after the wedding a reception was held in the Enfield Public Hall. The presents were numerous, and included several cheques. ■ Thames Wedding. On December 29, at. St. Francis Church, Thames, Miss Mabel Stevens, daughter of the late. Mr. and Mrs. F. Stevens, was married' to Mr. Thomas Walker; son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Walker, of Auckland, the Rev. Father Dignan officiating. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. T. E. Mullins, was dressed in white embroidered organdie muslin. She wore a dainty olde English lace oajj, with the bridal veil, and'clusters of cringe blossom, and carried . a beautiful bouquet or roses, cactus dahlias, and' maidenhair fern. Miss Essie. Stevens, sister of the bride, and Miss N.; AValker, sister of tho bridegroom, attended as bridesmaids, ana wore gowns of champagnecoloured voile, with black tulle hats, finished with pale apricot posies. Mr. T. Phillips, of Auckland, was the , best man. The bridegroom's gifts were: To the bride, an ancieqt cameo brooch, and to the bridesmaids a pearl crescent brooch each. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are spending their honeymoon in the south., .■' >. j Guide and Friend.

The London-- County Council seems ,to be a kind of guide and friend to thousands of women, and even more so in times of war than in, peace.; Shortly after men began to go to tho front the beard of control of . the L.C.C. organised a series of classes in domestic crafts, and, included in the course of 24 lessons (one lesson of twe hours per week costs 2s. for tho'whole term), several classes for "odd jobbing" were held. In this section no work beyond the strength of a woman is attempted, but instruction in work which is supposed , to. belong the, man's province is given.: The pupils are taught how to repair and fit Venetian or spring blinds, door fittings, fastening castors on chairs and tables, the care of incandescent mantels, and similar details. How to recharge the eshaiisted battery of electric bells, how to. use a soldering iron, and how to turn off the water at the main, and'tcpair a- dribbling tap' by renewing the washer, is also explained and A popular class is thai for boot repairing, ;_and this is shown by means of' the simplest and cheapest of tools, for in most London homes the family income has been considerably decreased, but; are taught the use nf nails and rivets, and also the various kinds of sewing required. A supply of old boots is provided' for beginners, but very soon they bring to the class their own or their children's footwear, and do the work Under the eye iof the instructor.

A Brisbane -paper announces the appointment of Miss B. Murphy, as land agent for the Ipswich district,-Queens-land 1 . This departure has been rendered necessary by the large number of men who have enlisted from among .theLands Department officials. , Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan, of Sydney, arrived in Wellington this week on a holiday tour of the Dominion.

A Red Crass Tea. Next Wednesday afternoon,, in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, Mrs. Luke is giving a "Red Cross Tea," so-called because it is hoped by this means to raiso a separate fund for contribution to the parent league in England. As the local branch do not think it advisable to encroach upon their presont faianccs, and yet desire to give a donation to the Home funds, it is thought that by making a small charge for the tea, and having a number of these given by different ladies, a sufficient sum will be obtained. The Mayoress, in starting this movement, hopes that it will prove the first of a series, or "chain," of Red Cross teas, as the idea has been most successful in various otlier places. A Letter of Thanks. The following letter from a wounded Australian recently appeared in the "Daily Telegraph," London:—"Sir,—On tile eve. of sailing for Australia, invalided homo, I feel I ought, on my own behalf, arid . also 'of other Australian soldiers I have met lately, to thank English people for the really royal treatment we are receiving wherever we go. In our hospitals the finest music and song of England is being poured forth for our benefit, gifts are lavished upon us, both as a whole and individually; wo are taken into homes while on furlougli, as though qno of their own, and nothing seems too good or too much trouble for Australian soldiers who behave themselves while in England. We shall have, having tried to do our duty, a very warm spot in our hearts for the bright time we have had here —a memory that will not die out in a hurry. —Trooper J. 0. Neil, 7th Alls. Light Horse. Cavaucot, "VVcstcliff-on-Sea, Essex." Soldiers' Club.

The Soldiers' Rest Club, in Sydney Street, had a particularly pleasant and successful evening on Thursday,. wlien Lady Gibbes was the hostess, as Turner's String Band, of twenty-four performers, very kindly played for them the entire evening. AH the men present greatly appreciated the brightness and melody of the varied musical selections, and it is hoped that in the future this enjoyable experience will be repeated. Turner's Band very generously gave its entire services for the evening. Tho hon. treasurer (Mrs. Henry Hall) acknowledges the following ■ donations: —Special Christmas gifts: Mrs. W. Ferguson, £o; Mrs. B. M. Litchfield, £1; and Mrs. 0. 11. Smith, lt)s. (per Mrs._ J. P. Firth); Mr. Brice (per The Dominion). £5; Bacon's Aerated Water Co, (per Mr. Gallichan), £2 ss. 6d.; "A Mother" (Napier), £1; Mr. J. P. Maxwell, £1; Mrs. 11. Earle,' 55.; Mrs. D. M'Kay, 15s. Also the following monthly subscriptions Mrs. AY. Ferguson, Mrs.' : M'Eldownoy, Mrs. Brandon, Mrs. A.Levy, Mr. G. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Moorehouse, £1 each; Mrs. H. Crawford (2 months) and Mrs. 0. Earle (two months), £2'each; Mrs. Birch, Marton (four months), £4; Miss Scales, Mr. Yates, Mrs. J. Wheeler (two months), Mrs. J. Joseph, Mrs. E. Anderson, 10s. each; Mrs. Clayton, Mrs. E. Hadfieid, Miss Young, Mrs. H. Hadfieid, Miss . Jenkyns, _ ss. each; "A Friend," 2s. Gd.; also 15s. from anonymous (per Miss Williams). The hostesses for next week at the Soldiers' Club are as follow-.—Sunday, Mrs. Salmond; Monday, Mrs. Rolleston; Tuesday, Mrs. A. Levy; Wednesday, Lower Hutt ladies; Thursday, Mrs. C. R. Smith; Friday, Spinsters' Club; Saturday, Kliandallah ladies.

Anti-German League. j The Anti-German League, which was I started on Monday, is already receiving strong support,- and Lady Stout, Madame Boeufve, Mrs. C. Earle, Mrs. Moorhouse, and Miss Beatrice Day have sent a written request to tho Mayoress, asking that a public meeting may Jie called at the Town Hall, to enable tho league to thoroughly explain its aims and objects. Mrs. Luke has promised an early reply. . Petition forms have been printed and circulated, and anyone desirous of obtaining them can do so from the committee. Mrs. (Da.) Kobinson and family, visitors from West Australia, are leaving for England shortly by tho Ruahine. Make the very best of the face, neck, and hair you have; it is all you will get. ■Miss Hilsom, Specialist, recommends her famous preparations; they are the very best, and at small cost. Full particulars and information on each package. These • instructions have been made as simple as possible,' l and no one .will experience the slightest difficulty in thoroughly mastering the correct methods of individual culture and care of / oneself. Call or write for price list, and make full inquiry. No charge whatever for advice. All'hair work undertaken. Hair fashions and ornaments exhibited. Electrolysis, Manicuring. Miss Milsom, 04 Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Advt.

St, John Ambulancs. The committee of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society depot, in Nathan's Buildings, has received from Mr. Joseph Lewis, general secretary of the Wellington Patriotic Society, a cheque for £70 IBs. lid., being the proceeds from tho military concert recently given in the Town Hall by the men of the 10th Reinforcements. The sum of £93 Jos. was realised by the sale of tickets, while the expenses, viz.; Advertising, printing, etc., amounted to £22 18s. Id., leaving the balance above-mentioned of £70 16s. lid. In addition to the amount received from the Patriotic Society, the sum of £12 10s. resulted from a sale of flowers in the streets on the day of the concert, while n sale of flowers and sweets during the performance brought £4 4s. 6d'. A total sum of £87 lis. od. is therefore available for tho purchase of dressing gowns and other equipment for the sick and wounded, and the men of the ■ 10th are deserving of cordial congratulations upon the excellent result of their effort. The St. John Ambulance and Red Cross are as usual busy getting ready their fortnightly quota of "seventeen large bales. Tho correct packing of these is quite an art. After tho customary brown paper and cord comes a waterproof 'tar-paper, and then a canvas covering, which is carefully sown up with string. During their spare time the boys of tho Waitaki High School have made a large , number of little metal holders, or shields, for knitting pins, which 'they forward to tho St. John Ambulance depots for sale, as a donation, and.the demand for these useful little articles has proved so great that already tho Wellington branch have added £9 to their funds by this means. / Y.W.C.A.

■ Mr. .E. Dimant will give an address at the Young Women's Christian Association, Fowkls's Buildings, Maimers Street, on Sunday, at 4.15 p.m. . Miss L. Dimant, assistant secretary in the Y.W.C.A., Auckland, will sing a solo. A cordial invitation is extended to all gills and young womon. Broad Bay, Dunedin, is an ideal spot for a Summer Conference, and the National Young Women's Christian Association of Australasia has secured accommodation there for its delegates. Tho conference will bo held from !March 7 to 16, inclusive, and to it are iiivited not only members and friends of the association, but all those interested in the work of establishing the highest national standard's among women. The Young Women's Christian Association of Auckland is to be congraulated upon having obtained a suitable site for its new building, which is to be commenced shortly.

Home of Compassion. The following names were unavoidably omitted from the list, of donors of Christmas gifts whom the Sisters of Compassion desire -to thank:—Airs. Gavin and Mr. Leggett (collected), £14 10s.; Dr. Maclijn, Miss Jt'Carthy, and Messrs. B. Lee and T. "Ward, £5 cach; Working Men's Club, £3 35.; Mr. M'Parlano, £3; Messrs.'Anderson, J. Henrys, Ed. Sullivan, Mesdames Beauchamp and Harrington, £2 2s. each; Mesclamos Gallagher, M'Ardle; Weals, St. Joseph's Branch S.V. do P. Socicty, £2-each; Messrs. J. Swan; 11. Hannah and Co., Hildreth, Dolicrty, Mesdames Segrlef, G. Brown, AVhelan, Mulheni, Barnet, Oakes, £1 Is. each; Messrs. Stephens, J. Nathan and Co., Butler, Dwyer, Abbott, Mesdames Coles, Cullcn, Wright, Holloy, . Glceson, Walsh, Boeufve, Wisnewski, Miss Flannery, £1 each; Jlr. Fritclieiier, £1 10s,; Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association, Mr. and Mrs. Itedican, Mr. T. Peters, Misses Peters, Miss M'Mamis, goods.

Mrs. Pollock, from Napier, was passing through Wellington yesterday on her way to Wanganui. Mrs. Otlio Fitzgerald, of Christchurch, is visiting AVellington. Miss Morison has been visiting Wai-. kanao as the guest of Mrs. Elder. Mrs. E. R. Bowler, of Gore, and her three daughters are leaving for England by the Tainui next month. Mrs. Arthur Hamper and her two little sons aro visiting in the south. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Spooner, of the Manawatu district, have left for Australia, and expect to be away about two months. I Mrs. Hugh Morrison has (says our Masterton correspondent) been chosen by tho A. and P. Association,, Farmers' Union, and Racing Club as Queen of' the North in connection with the forthcoming Friendly Societies' Carnival in aid of the Patriotic Funds. A Queen of the South will be chosen in the course of a few days.