WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2672, 19 January 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST PROM /AR AND NEAR.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wellington Wedding. At tho Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church, Miss Evelyn M'Kee, of Kilbirnio, ivas recently married to Mr. S. M'Dowall (son of Mr. M'Dowall, Chief Engineer of the s.s. Maori), formerly postmastr at Hinakura, Dr. J. K. Elliott officiating. The bride, who was given away by her brother, woro a costume of navy blue cashmere, with a- hat to mateh, and carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Madge M'Dowall was tho bridesmaid, and wore a frock of fawn colour. After the ceremony tho guests were entertained at Godber's, and later on Mr. and Sirs. S. M'Dowall left for Dannevirke, their future home. Pahiatua Wedding. At tho Roman Catholic Church, Pahiatua, recently, the wedding took place of Miss Frances Korridge, fifth daughter of Mr. F. Korrjdge, of Kaitawa, to Mr. Thomas Guerin, fourth son of Mr. M. Guerin, of lvaitawa, the Rev. Father T. M'Kenna officiating. The bride, who was given away by her I father, wore a costumo of white silk, with a white hat trimmed with pale blue feathers, and a white veil, and carried a sheaf bouquet. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Susan Kerridge, wore pale blue satin charmeuse, veiled with lace, and earned a bouquet of white flowers, whilst Miss Edith M'Kinlay, niece of the bride, was dressed in white, with. touches of palo blue, and carried a. basket of flowers. Mr. J. Guerin attended his brother as best man. The bridegroom's gifts were: To the bride a gold banglo set with emeralds, and to the bridesmaids a gold brooch and bangle respectively. Tbe wedding breakfast was held at East's tea-roonis, and later in tho day Mr. and Mrs. T. Guerin left for Maharahara. Waverlcy Wedding. At St. Stephen's Church, Waverley, tho wedding rcoently took placo of Miss Ava Monteith Hunter, youngest daughter of the late Mr. David Hunter, of AVaverley, to" Mr. Frank Errington M'Cullough, manager of the Thames "Star," eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M'Cullough. Tho Misses Erena and Coralio. Hunter attended as bridesmaids, and Mr. S. Symes acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. F. M'Cullough are spending their honeymoon in Auckland, but their future home' will bo at Thames. At Knox Church, Christchurch, 011 January 12, by tho Rev. Dr. Elswin, a quiet wedding was celebrated, tlie brido Mrs. A. Murray-Aynsle.v, and the bridegroom - her late husband's brother ; Mr. G. Murray-Aynsley. Only a few ultimate friends and relatives ivcrq present. West Coast Weddlgs. On January 12, at St. John's Church, Westport, Miss Graco Parkhouse, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Parkhouse, of Westport, was married to Mr. R. H. Gilbert, the Rev. R. de Lambert officiating. Miss A. Hobbs attended as bridesmaid, and Mr. T. Parkhouse acted as best man.. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert left by steamer for the North Island whero thoir honeymoon is being spent.

Otago Wedding, At the Methodist Church, Beaconsfield, 011 December 22, Miss Minnie Mary Wilhelm, youngest daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Wilhelm, of Beaconsfield, was married to Mr. John Kennedy Thomson, second son of Mr. 1). Thomson, of Maori Hill, Dunedin, tho Rev. Mr- Coatsworth officiating. The brido, who was given away by her father, was dressed :n ivory white silk voile, with touches of satin and lace, she wore an embroidered veil and orange blossom bandeau, and carried a shower-bouquet of white sweet peas and maidenhair fern, the gift of Mrs. John Sporle, of Feilding. Miss L. Willielin, who attended her sister as chief bridesmaid, wore a costume of apricot silk crepe, finished with cream lace and apricot satin ribbon, and a crepe de chine hat of tho same rthade, with black velvet streamers and cream rosebuds, whilst Miss Iron Sandilands, cousin, wore a frccC of white embroidered silk crepc, swathed with pink silk, and a white hat, trimmed withblack velvet and pink ■rosebuds. Messrs. T. Evans and E. H. Wilhelm (brother) acted as best man and groomsman respectively; and Miss Glcdhill presided at the organ. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents,. Mrs. Wilhelm receiving in a handsome costume of black silk, with a black hat. The bridegroom presented to tho bride and bridesmaids gold and cairngorm brooches, whilst the bride's present to the bridegroom was a silver inkstand and pen. ( A large number of wedding presents were received, including several chcques. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomson aro spending their honeymoon in the north, but their future home will bo Maori Hill, Dunedin. Tho bride's going-aw'ay costumo was of navy cloth, with a smart black crepe .de chine hat. Greymeuth Wedding. • At St. Patrick's Church, Greymouth, on January 11, Miss Minnie . Frances Moriarty, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Moriarty, of Stillwater, was married to Mr. James Anthony Shelly, fifth son of M. and Mrs, J. Shelly, of ChristchuKih. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore cream silk crepe de chine, with the usual bridal veil and orange blossoms. Tho Miss Kate and Christina Moriarty attended their sister as bridesmaids, whilst Mr. Joseph Shelly acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. James Shelly, are spending the honeymoon in South Westland, prior to leaving for their future home in Canterbury.

□aiinevirke Wedding. At St. John's Church, Dannevirko, on January 15, tho marriage took place of Miss Amy Blanche. Avison, eldest daughter of Mr. F. Avison, of Dannevirke, to Mr. Vivian Smithy also of Dannevirkc, and youngest son of Mrs. G. Wear, now of Maryborough. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart tailored costume of dark serge with a Rose du Barri hat, finished with a white ostrich featheK The Misses Nellie Avison (sister) and Pearl Maycock (niece of the bride) attended as bridesmaids, wearing soft white silk dresses with pink mob caps, and each carried o bouquet of pink and white flowers. Mr. F. Avison, brother of the 1 bride, acted as best man, and the Rev. E. Robert6hawe officiated. After tho wedding a number of guests were entertained at the residence of tho bride s parents, arid later Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Smith left for Wellington, where tho honeymoon is being spent.

Stratford Wedding. At the Presbyterian Church, Stratford, Miss Emily Christie, daughter of Mr. L. W. Christie, was recently married to Mr. W. M. Jones, son of Mr. G. Jones, of, Midhirst, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. Robinson, 8.A., of Oaraaru. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by the Misses .Jones and Paul as bridesmaids, whilst Mr. W. Jones acted as best man. Mr. and Mts. \\. Jones are spending their honeymoon m the North Island. •

Australian Nurses Honourefl. - ] Among the Australian nurses men-' tioned in dispatches by .Field-Marshal Viscount French "for gallant and distinguished service," is Miss Ellen Hamilton, who was serving with Queen Alexandra's Military Nurses Reserve in Fran-oe, and Miss K. It. Heriot, who has been working with a special army corps close to the firing line, also in France. . Nurses M. Raye, Margaret Oumming, A. Gabri©ll, and Nan- Beay are others in the honours list, and mentioned by Viscount French. N.Z. Natives Ladies' Guild. A meeting of the N.Z.N.A. Ladies' Guild was held at their rooms oil Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. M'Vicar in the chair. It was reported that several soldiers had .been placed in private hemes. A conccrt party organised by Mr. and Mrs. Culford Bell is to visit Trentham on Thursday evening, and another entertaiument party will go to Victoria Hospital the same evening. The sixpenny levy per member is coming in very satisfactorily, and the amount received is being spent in fruit and extras for the hospital, and sent there twice a week. Wellington Nursing Division. Mrs. Moorhouse desires to acknowledge the following gifts to the Wellington Nursing . Division Miss M. Witherow, 2 pairs socks (haad-kmtted); Mrs. M'Quilkan, 2 pairs mittens; Mrs. Anderson, 1 pair, towels; Mr. Anderson, 1 pair socks; Mrs. J. Tod and Miss M. -Tod, 2 pairs socks, 1 suit pyjamas, and old linen; Mrs. Soley, 1 Mosgiel rug; Miss Soley, 2 pair socks, 1 balaclava/ 1 pair mittens; Mrs. Barrie, 1 pair socks; Mr. Barrie, postage; Mr. Mundell, 2 pair socks and toilet jpap; Miss Mundell, half dozen handkerchiefs; Mrs. Collins, 2 pair socks; Miss Howard, 2 pair socks, 1 pair mittens, 1 balaclava; Miss Pat-erson, toilet soap; school children, 1 scarf and handkerchiefs; Miss N. Tod, 3 balaclavas, 2 pair mittens; Miss _ Helen Knight, 1 pair socks (hand-knitted) j Mrs. Alex. Watts, 1 balaclava, 1 pair socks (hand•knrtted); Mrs. A. Knight, 1 balaclava; Mrs, Hall (Argyle), 4 towels, 6 soap, 2 sc. soap, ' boot- - lafles, 2 pairs socks, handkerchiefs, "' stationery, biscuits, sweets, and pipe; Mrs. Soley, 2 shirts, 2 flannels; Miss Soley, 1 pair socks; Mr. Anderson, 1 pair socks; Mrs. A. Campbell, 1 pair socks; Miss Helen Knight, 1 pair socks ; Argyle School Children, 4 pairs mittens (wool provided by Otnne Patriotic Society); Mr. Miipdell, 2 khaki,handkerchiefs; Miss Muhuell, 6 cakes.soap; Mrs. Barrie, 1 pair socks; Mrs. P. J. Ryan, 1 pair socks; Mrs. J. Tod, 1 suit pyjamas, 1 pairs socks;. Otane Schol Children's handkerchiefs' and scarfe in November list have not yet come to hand. Mrs/ W. Weaver, of Hastings, is the ■ gnest of her sister, Mrs. Gillies. Mrs. .J. W. ' Bibby. has returned to Waipawa, a motor trip through the Taupo district. Mrs. and Miss Hunter-Brown, af Wairoa, are staying in Napier.

A Farewell Tennis Party. ' On Friday, January 14, a large number of friends accepted the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Mickle, llamua, to a farewell tenuis "afternoon." It was an ideal day for tennis, and a quick succession of interesting sets was kept up till dark. Mr. and Mrs. Micklo have made many firm friendships in tho district during the last fivo years. Those present included. Mrs. Foss, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Tidy, Mrs. Annand, Mrs 1 . TVcntyman, Mr. and Mrs. Carrathers, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Warner, Mrs. HamiltonSmith, Miss Foss, Mrs. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Brunton, Miss Graham, Miss Bourke, Miss Lynch (Paraparaumu), Miss Eve Brunton, Miss Twentyman, Miss Willis, Miss Brunton, and Messrs. D. L. Bourke, G. Hobbs, Walkley, and Corporal M'Einnon. Countass of Liverpool Fund. The following gifts have been received at the Town Hall during the week:— December 11—Mrs. Thompson, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Collett, 5 pairs socks, 2 caps; West End School, New Plymouth, 2 cases, 6 hospital bags, 84 pairs socks, 90 knitted washers, 28 handkerchiefs, 30 mufflers, 2 balaclavas, 6 pairs taittens, 42 packets sweets, 25 cigarettes, and old linen; Miss Bannister, 1 balaclava ; Allies' Guild, Petone, 20 pairs mittens, 16 pairs socks, 3 scarves i Lower Hutt Guild, 23. pairs _ socks, 2 balaclavas; Kaponga Methodist Sunday School, chocolates; Woodville School, 200 roller bandages, 99 handkerchiefs, 2 pairs 6ocks., 13 pairs mittens, 1 balaclava, 8 mufflers, 4 face cloths ; Mrs. R. Smith,_ 4 pairs socks, 3 hooks; Mrs. J. R. Hamilton, GC pairs cuffs; Mrs. Keono and Mrs. M'Gee, 6 balaclavas; G. Gandy, 1 pair bed socks, 3 caps, 4 face cloths; Mrs. Thomson, Ngaio, 1 pair socks; "A Mother," A.J.C., 2 balaclavas; Miss Bennett, 1 pair socks; C. H. Seville, butter muslin; From Wharau, 10 pairs j socks (Takapau, Hawke's Bay).

Military Hospital Cuild. The Military Hospital Guild desires to acknowledge the following gifts:— Mrs. Henley, Napier, four pillows and old linen; Awatuna Ladies' Guild, I bale of goods for Dr. Agnes Bennett; Nurse Walton, 1 pair socks; Miss A. Bridges, 3 pairs bed socks, 4 pairs mittens; Miss Halse, 8 bags and old linen; Mrs. Tucker, sen., face cloths; Mrs. Nicholson, Lower Hutt, 3 suits of pyjamas; S. Brock, 1 bed-jacket; Pupils of District High School, Greymouth, face washers, mufflers; and handkerchiefs ; Elizabeth Coom, Greymouth, 1 suit pyjamas; Red Cross Workers, Maraekakalio. Hawke's Bay, 14 flannel undervests, 19 dav shirts, 10 suits of pyjamas, 20 draw sheets, 7 flannel night shirts, 40 7 pairs of seeks, 1 pajr mittens, 30 operation cloths, 10 body belts, 30 wringers 40 eye bandages, 4 soldiers' bags, 20 face washers, 3 Turkish towels, 10 handkerchiefs, 10 binders, 1 parcel medicine cloths, 1 butter-cloth, 1 box of roller bandages, 6 rolls of sanitary paper. Among tha Wounded. In the course of a letteT received in Christ-church from Mrs. Studholme, who is staying at Cairo, the writer says :— "We try to go as often as we can to the New Zealand Hospital at Pont de | Koubbali, about four miles ont of Cairo; the men seem to like so much to be visited, and they get to long for little changes of food. People have given so liberally in New Zealand, but I do wish a sum could be sent direct to the matron of this hospital—the sisters of each ward know so well the needs of their different patients. Some need strengthening things when they are getting better. The nurses themselves buy things to give to the men. I asked a sister of a surgical ward what she would like. She said tomato sauce to vary the meats, and boiled sweets. When she had the sweets the men did not objcct to-their medicine. If you lie for weeks on your back people hardly realise what a difference a little change makes. _ ' "We are nearly always in the hospital when the men's supper comes round, and it consists of tea or cocoa, and big trays ot bread and butter and bread and jam, but they don't like what they call Egyptian' jam. 'That is another request. Could you get people to make _ good home-made jam, Or buy tins of jam— jam should all be sent in tins—and good tomato sauce? A box of these gifts would be welcome, aiid should be sent direct to the matron of the No. 2 New Zealand-General Hospital, Pont de Koubbeh, Cairo." '

Letter from Lady Godley. Writing from Alexandria on November 9 to a friend in Christchurch, Lady Godley says:— "Wo have received all the boxes and 50 mo of the bales sent from tho Christchurch Red Cross, and there are more to come The things arc splendid and will he most useful. Wo want them specially now, as the whole equipment of that poor No. 1 Stationary Hospital went down in the torpedoed transport, ami tho ten sisters were drowned, and a lot of orderlies. It is too sad. Thoy say they were so brave, and quite splendid. If the first two boats had not jammed and come to grief more could havo been saved. I had three of the surviving sisters to tea yesterday, and they wero wonderfully plucky. They were all from fivo to seven hours in the water on spars, holding on. It was fortunately daylight. Wo are trying to make up enough for tho re-equipment of the hospital and send it off again as fast as we can; this is taking all our surplus stuff.' The New Zealand Cairo Hos'pital is .also sending all it can. Fortunately, besides the things Nerw Zealand has sent, a cousin of mine at Homo lias just sent me some bales of pyjamas, and good warm ones, too, so I am sending over 150 pairs of them. You can make us any number more. We want warn things arid mufflers and balaclavas. We were so grateful for some hot-water bottles and woollen bed socks, and of oourse sheets, pillow-cases, and towels (always wanted)-, and also some limb pillows. , Please give my best thanks to everyone who has worked and sent us all the things."

Mrs. Vanes, who lias been staying with Mrs. Harry Cowper for some time, is leaving shortly for Adelaide, South Australia. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Mlckle, of the School House, Hamua, leave for their now homo at Manakau at the end of this week. Mrs. H. Hart, wife of Colonel Hart, D.5.0., was recently waited upon by Messrs. G. R-. Sykce and J. T. M. Hornsby, M.P.'s, as representing the .Wairarapa, and asked to become _ tho soldiers' candidate for the Patriotic Carnival. Mrs. Hart, after some consideration, has consented. Mrs..Monckton and her little son have arrived from Fiji and are the puests of Mrs. 'A. M. Stevenson, Clifton Terrace.

The matron of tho Hospital acknow- I lodges tho following gifts: For sick and wounded soldiers: liggs, Her Kxccllcncy tho Countess of Liverpool; cakes, jellies, soup, and eggs, Soldiers' Comforts Guild; jelly, Mrs. Nathan; fruit, Mosdames Kirkcaldio and Louis Smith, Misses O'Connor and M'Gregor, Day's Bay ladies, per Mrs. Findlay; vegetables. Miss M'Gregor, Sir Francis 8011, Mrs. Rollcston ; cakes, jelly, eggs, Mrs. Salek, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Gagcn; flowers, Mrs. 15. Scott, Miss Price, Miss O'Sullivan, Mrs. F. R. Hills; books, magaaiues, Mrs. E. Scott, Mrs. and Sydney Butler, "Sympathiser" ; case of cakos, vegetables, apples, residents of i Ballanco district.

Mr. J. T. Barry (Whakatane) and Mrs. Barry and family are visiting Mrs. Hastie, Feilding. Mrs. M'Kenzie Smith, who has been visiting Wellington, returned to Timaru last week. Miss E. A. Mackay, of Wellington, has gone to Christchurch to attend her brother's wedding. The Misses Turton wero passengers by the Maori for the south on Monday. Miss D'Oyloy, of Christchurch, is returning from Sail Francisco next monthThe Sailors' Friend Society, in 'Whitmore Street, will be holding a sale of work on February 1 and 3, for which donations and gifts of any kind will be most gratefully received by the Missioned Mr. James Moore.

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