WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2675, 22 January 1916, Page 10

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM *fAR AND NEAR,

[By Imogen.]

Hawera Wedding. At (the Presbyterian Cliurcl(, Hawera, on January 15, Miss Marjorio Frances Moore, second daughter of Mrs. F. E. Moore, of Adbury, .Hawera, was married to Mr. George F. Whitehorn, also of Hawera, tho llev. J. 11. Shore performing the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. Frank Moore, wore a pale pink crepe de chine, tho lace corsage veiled with pink ninon, and a pink, ostrichplumed hat. Tho bridesmaids were the Misses E. Moore, D. Moore, L. Whitcombe, and N. Atkinson, who were dressed in cream rinon, pinafore style, over cream silk, and carried bouquets of pale pink and mauve sweet peas, whilst tho Misses Marion. Whitehorn and Nora Lysaght. wore ivory n-hito ninon dresses, with pink saslies, and alsio carried mauve and pink bouquets. Mr. Walter Whitehorn attended his brother as best" man, and Slessrs. J. Moore, W. Jennings, and J. Atkinson were groomsmen. After the wedding ft reception was held at tho residence of the bride's mother, at Adbury. ' Nelson Weddings. At the Presbyterian Church, Talcaka, o». Deeembor i) 9, Miss Ethel Hopo Vaughn, eldest daughter of Mr. Vaughn, of Waitapu, was married to Mr. Ernest H. Burnett, fourth son of Mr. T. Burnett, of Dovcdale. the Rev. M'Farlane officiating. The Bride, who was given away by her father, wore white embroidered silk voile, with a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. Miss Nita Vaughn, the chief bridesmaid, was dressed in white embroidered crepe, with a white hat finished with blue, and a bouquet of white Canterbury bells, whilst Miss Jean wore white embroidered muslin, with a blue and white hat, and her sheaf bouquet, was also of Canterbury bells. Mr. F. Burnett attended his brother as best man. After the ceremony tho wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride's parents, and later on Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burnett -left for their future home by tho Wairoa, the bride travelling in a dark blue tailor-made, with a white hat. The bridegroom's prosents t'j the bridesmaids were, respectively, a wristlet watch and an amethyst brooch.

At the Stanley Brook ■ Church, by the Rev. A. Ashcroft, of Richmond, the wedding was celebrated. on December 22 of Miss Gladys Amelia Wadsworth, eldest daughter of Mr. S. Wadsworth, of Tapawera, to Mr. Edward Robert Eyles, fourth son of Mrs. Eyles, senior, of AVoodstock. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white silk crepe, with a veil and orange blossom bandeau ; and carried a sheaf of lilies. Miss Evelyn MacMalion," tho chief bridesmaid, wore white embroidered voile, with a pink bat, and carried a bouquet of pale pink sweet peas, whilst the two little maids Edna, and Jean, sisters of the bride, were fvocked in white embroidery, with dainty mob caps, and bore baskets of mistloto tied wit hcrimson streamers. Mr. S. Eyles, brother of the bridegroom, wa3 best man. A reception was afterwards held in the Tapawera Druids' Hall, and later in the evening a dance was held in honour of the occasion. Mr. E. Eyles, who is a 'schoolmaster at Tapawera, received _ a handsome presentation from his pupils on the eve of his marriage.

Miss C. D. Grant, formerly headmistress of the New Plymouth Girls' High School, has arrived at Alexandria, Egypt.

For advice on the hair and complexion that guarantees most satisfactory results, Mrs. Bolleston (qualified London and Paris) is recommended by hundreds of. ladies who have personally proved the benefit of her methods. Single treatments given or courses, from one eruinea. 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.

Hastings Wadding. At St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, oil Wednesday last, Miss Elsie And rows was married to Mr. John Joy, Hastings, the Jlev. J. B. Brocklehurst officiating. The bride, who was given away by Mr. A. Hcckiing, was attended by lier sister, Miss Ivy Andrews, as bridesmaid, whilst Mr. 0. Ibbetson acted as best mau. Mr. and Mrs. J. Joy are spending their honeymoon in the South Island. Farewell Reception to the Nurses. Yesterday afternoon, in Bellamy's the Hon. G. W. Russell entertained the nowly-appointod nursing staff of the hospital ship Maheno, together with the fifty : two nurses being taken for mcdical service in various military hospitals at the front. After a speech of congratulation and good wishes from the Hon. Mr. Russell, Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, who was wearing a black draped costume, with touches of jet, and a large hat of mauve and heliotrope ninon over white, mode a little speech, saying: how glad sue was to have this opportunity of wishing the nurses (Tod-speed, ana how proud they all felt of the splendid work being done by New Zealand women in this direction. The Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, also spoke, and said that next to being able to go to the jront themsel'ves, was the'joy of working for those who had gone, and the nurses would always be in the thoughts of those left behind. The Prime Minister and the Hon. James Allen spoke in the 6ame strain of congratulation and good-will the Hon. AV. F. Massey especially stressing the great debt New Zealand already owed to her splendid mcdical nurses. Her Excelhncy then presented each nurse witli a badge, starting with Matron Bicknell, and at the conclusion of this ceremony afternoon tea was served. Mrs. W. P. Massey, in black, and Mrs. James Allen, in black and white, were present, also the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald and the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), in addition to Lieut.Colonel Dr. Elliott, the entire medical staff of the Maheno, and Miss H. MacLean, Colonel Dr. Collins, SurgeonGeneral Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. Yalintine, Dr. and Mrs. Purdy, Mrs. (Dr.) Elliott, Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. Moorhouse, Miss Grace Ne'ill, and many others were among those present. Before the gathering dispersed the Minister of Defence proposed the health of Matron B. Nurse, who has recently been decorated by the Imperial Government, the toast being drunk with musical honours, and the proceedings concluded with cheers for the nurses, the Countess rf Liverpool, the medical officers of the Maheno, and finally a verse of the National Anthem. It was a most interesting and enjoyable afternoon.

Mrs. D. Scannell lias returned to Hawke's Bay, after a trip to tlio Mount Cook Hermitage.

Mrs. D. Baird returned to Auckland on Thursday, after a holiday visit to Napier. f

The Rev. James Paterson will deliver an address at th 9 Young Women's Christian ' Association, Fowlds' Buildings, Manners Street, on Sunday, at 4.15 p.m. Miss Lila Dimant will sing "The Better Land." All girls and young women are cordially invited.

Mrs. Howley arrived- from Falmerston North yesterday, and is staying at Kenihvorth. , , "

Miss Munro, Hastings, is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. and tie Misses Cools, Palmerston North, are visitors to Wellington, and are staying in Hill Street.

Mr. ■ and Mrs. 0. H. Franks, Christchurch, are staying at Kenilworth.

Miss 'Puke, of Bluff Hill, Napier, is staying at Sayes .'Court.

Hostesses for Soldiers' Club. Hostesses for tho Soldiers' Club next week will be: Sunday, Lady Stout; 1 Monday, Mrs. C. Richardson and Mrs. Hayman; Tuesday, Mrs. W. F. Boclcn; Wednesday, Mrs. Keniot; Thursday, Mrs. Clarke Johnson and Mrs. Davies; Friday, Mrs; Stephens and Mrs. Kennedy; Saturday, the ladies of the Hutt Patriotic' Guild. Patriotic Flower Stall. The Misses Cooper and Moss acknowledge gifts of flowers from the following:—Miss Davis, Mr. Didsbury, Mrs. Reich, Mr. Marsden, Miss Hutchen, Miss Marchant, Mrs. N. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. Kebbell (Ohau), Mrs. Hassall, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. G, Tripe, Mrs. A. Young, Mrs. Gorringe, Mr. Webster, Sirs. S. Kirkcaldie, Miss Duncan, Miss Pollen, Miss Skerrett. \ St, John Ambulance. The St. John Ambulance and Red Cross Society acknowledge the following gifts:—Mrs. Scott, 48.face cloths; Mrs. C. R. Smith, 10s., 2 balaclavas, old linen; Mrs. Young, 0 pairs mittens, 10 face cloths; Mrs. Crump,' tild linen; Auroa Ladies' Sewing Guild, 6 towels, 1 packet envelopes, 1 writing, pad, 26 handkerchiefs; 15 face cloths, 13 scarves, old linen, 3 suits of pyjamas, 6 undershirts, 1 shirt, 5 pairs socks, 1 piece of flannelette; Miss Marshall, 1 pair socks; llongotea and District. Red Cross Guild, 234 face cloths, 6 pairs mittens, 23 body belts, 8 scarves, 20 pairs bed socks, 17 balaclavas, 17 pairs .socks, 15 bed jackets, 8 nightingales, 4 singlets, 16 suits of pyjamas, 86 surgical towels, 72 tidy bags, 20 boric bags, 2 pairs slippers, 8 pillowslips, 2 sheets, 19 draught-board handkerchiefs, 1 hot-water bag cover, 182 swabs, 117 handkerchiefs, 24 eye bandages, .22 many-tailed bandages, 46 head bandages, 340 roller bandages; Mrs. Reilly and Mrs. Murray Thomson, from sale of sweets, £14; Mr. F. H. and Misses E., J., and M. Seed, £3; donations per. Miss ,J. Seed, 55.; Manaia Patriotic Workers,- 21 fomentation packs, 12 tray cloths, 48 operation cloths, body-binders, medicine cloths, 37 poller bandages, 19 pairs socks, 14 towels, 4 balaclavas, 2 scarves, 1 suit of pyjamas, 1 undershirt, 10 pillowslips, 6 sheets, 2 draw-sheets, 3 writine; companions, 12 handkerchiefs; W.C.T.TL, Manaia, 2 blankets, 2 towels, 12 handkerchiefs, soap, 2 writing pads, '12 pencils; St. John Ambulance Nursing Division, Hawera, books, 10 shirts, 14 suits of pyjamas, 1 night shirt, 1 nightingale, 2 undershirts, 2 pairs underpants, 4 sheets, 4 towels, 6 pillowslips, 24 head bandages, 5 triangular bandages, 6 many-tailed bandages, 15 pairs socks,. 2 pairs bed socks, 2 body belts, 1 pair mittens, 4 balaclavas, 11 tidy bags, 4 face cloths, 84 roller bandages, 1 bundle for infectious ward, 8 eye bandages, 30 cakes of soap, 12 tubes of tooth paste, 13 tins of cigarottes, 1 large tin of cigarettes; Bulls Red CroS3 Society,. 22 singlets, 11 bed jackets, 18 pairs socks, 18 suits of pyjamas, 12 handkerchiefs; 12 face cloths, 4 pairs bed socks, 5 balaclavas, 7 pairs slippers, 10 scarves, '4 hot-water bag covers. 8 pairs underpants, 7 head bandages,- 620 roller bandages, 94 swabs, 5 feather pillows; Mrs. Francis, 4 caps; Mrs. Scott, 12 face cloths; Rangiwahia Red Cross Guild, 2 pillows, 5 pillowslips, 9 bed jackets, 36 triangular bandages. 10 tidy bags, old linen, 1 bag of abdominal sponges, 1 tin of jam, 15 face cloths, 3 surgical towels, 4 flannel bandages, 63. roller bandages, 1 bag of swabs, • shirts, 1. ! many-tailed bandage, 5 pairs socks, 1 pair "slippers, 3 pairs bed socks,7 pairs underpants, 8 suits of pyjamas, 2 balaclavas, 6 undershirts; Ruahiue Red Cross Society, 17 draw-sheets, 2 balaclavas, 1 pair mittens, 11 face cloths, 4 many-tailed bandages,. 6 hotwater, bags, 8 bottles of sweets, 4 pairs socks, 12 sheets, 12 suits of pyja,mas, 162 xoller bandages, sponges, swabs, books, 38 pillowslips, 9 towels, 4 triangular bandages, 4 packs of cards, 4 bedsocks, /soap, 1 pair slippers, 7 shirts, 1 undershirt, 1 -undershirt; "A Soldier," books.

WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING IN AGRICULTURE

An exhibition which has aroused very great interest has been in progress iu .London, under the title of ••'Women and Their Work." The main object of the undertaking was to show tho new openings for women workers which have Been created by tho war. A particularly interesting feature was the section of village industries, the recstablishment of which was one of the nims of tho exhibition. These industries included South Indian lace work, Devon embroidery and knitting, toy making, linen weaving, straw plaiting, leather work and sea moss work from the Bast Coast villages. Other sections were intended to illustrate social and philanthropic work, food reform, economy in the home, hygiene, cooking, and so forth. Everything that can bo made for the men in the trenches, from socks to sandbags, were manufactured by women at the exhibition. Among the exhibitors wero many wellknown associations and organisations, but the display of Studley College for AVomen was apparently one of tho most fascinating attractions to the thousands of visitors. At this college the students aro taught horticulture, agriculture, household management, floral decorations, beekeeping, carpentry, practical mechanics, fruit and vegetable preserving, etc. Horse-breeding and cattle-breeding aro both , successfully carried on at tho college, the warden of which is Dr. Lillias Hamilton, who is now engaged in medical work _in Serbia and was at one time medical adviser to tho Ameer of Afghanistan. No better illustration of tne industry and moneyrmaking possibilities of women could.be afforded than by tho products of the students of this college exhibition. Parsnips a yard long, giant leeks, apples, grapes, and flowers _ at their best, poultry, honey, and prime chcese were all displayed. All U'ho tasted the cheese wanted to take pounds away with them. Ciieese experts pronounced the following varieties to be excellent: —Wensleydalc, Stilton, Cheddar, Gervais, Coulommier, Point l'Eveque, and Camombert. The obvious success of this exhibit stimulates one to speculate how long it will be before definite steps are taken in New Zealand to attract girls ajid women to these occupations, for which they aro bo pronouncedly suited.

"LATEST FROM PARIS'

It is only fair to remember that while' we speak of fashions as the "latest from Paris," tha expression does Hot necessarily mean that French women are wearing extravagant and costly gowns, with hats to match in style and price. A returned Australian says that; Paris is'a city of mourning and-depression. The Western front of the war is too near, and French, people have not really recovered from the threatened attack on Paris. Although that attempt ended in failure, it'roused the French nation to desperation, and ever since the daily arrival of trains full of sorely-wounded men, and the knowledge that few families have not someone fighting, together with the treble cost of living, are sufficient to crush any desire in French women for freakish and extravagant fashions. It is true that numbers of beautiful gowns and hats'are being' made in Paris by well-known designers and dressmakers, but these creations never see tho light of day in France. A good many find their way to Spain, but the majority are sent to New York and to the capitals in South .America, where there is enormous wealth." 1 The ordors which come from these countries keep body and soul together of hundreds of French workgirls, for if there were no business the workrooms'would be closed. As it is, the majority of the midinottes are living in circumstances which are pitifully poor aaid limited. Thoy congregate in the poorest districts, and the rule is that several of them share ono tiny room, in order to make the weekly wage of a few francs cover all expenses. In normal times the French workgirl stands as a type of character, in which' industry, thrift, and light-heartedness arc combined, but now she is sadly changed. The necessity to make sixponce go as far as eighteenppnee is not so marked in summer as in winter, when the cold makes a. dreary outlook seem more hopeless and comfortless. Nevertheless, says the returned traveller, although IVanco is hearing a heavy burden, and PariG can be described as the saddest of cities, there is an evident determination on the part of all women, including thousands who are wparing the deepest of mourning, to keep a "stiff upper lip," and to make the bftst of deprivation.