WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2747, 15 April 1916, Page 11

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Continued' from Pago &)

A Christohuroh Wedding.

The marriage took place at: the residence of Mr. and' Mrs. .Amaud M'Kellar, Park Terrace, Christoliurch, on Wednestlay afternoon of Miss Marian Lorna Guthrie,, only daughter of Dr. John Guthrie and ;Mrs. Guthrie, to Mr. James*. William' Grant, of Gray's Hills, Mackenzie Country, onljvsoii >of ; Mr.' and Mrs. Alex. Grant, of Timaru. The Rev. A. T. Thompson, of St. Andrew's Church/ performed the Ceremony.. The ; bride wore a gown of white '-'satin with boffico' of ninon over shadow lace and an embroidered veil of tet arranged over a spray of orange blossoms. Her bridesmaids ivere Miss Marian Hay, of Timaru (cousin to tho bride), Miss Hester. Wigley, of Fairlie (niece of the bridegroom). Miss Betty Guthrie (niece of the bride), and Miss Marjorie M'Kellar (cousin).- They wore frocks rf white • pin muslin with tucked skirts, gathered at the waist and sleeves, and finished at the back n'ith.long hanging bows of pale pink satin ribbon.' The', elder bridesmaid (Miss Hay) also wore a large black hat of- drawn silk with posy of pink roses at the side, and the little girls wreaths of small pink roses, all four, carrying posies of the same flowers,.' Mir: Innes, of Stony Creek; Mackenzie Country, was; the best man. Only relatives were present ;at the . cere- ■. mony, which oocurred. on the fortieth anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Guthrie's • , own wedding day. . ' .' The Oramophono Club, Matters in connection with the Gramophone' Club, originated for the purpose of providing gramophones fertile soldiers in camp, are proceeding very satisfactorily,. according .to \4h* hon; secretary's. report. ' Funds have permitted the club to present- a very ' fine gramophone, with records, to the King George-Military Hospital at Rbtorua, members feeling sure that subscribers would thoroughly appros: of the gift being made to soldiers in hospital- They hqpe soon to be ablp to send gramophones to the camps, but their success in this direction, depends, of course, upon tho sale of formulas , and beads, and tho amount of practical sympathy'they meet with./ Valuable assistance ias been promised by some of the leading business houses of the City, who will do their best to dispose of formulas, and will also display I the beads in their windows. The hon. \ secretary;.' Mrs. Rolleston, wishes- to . acknowledge a gift of 50 of "His. Master's Voice" records from Mr. E. J. Hyaros. g Further contributions will bo grato- . fully 'received by the hon.'■ secretary (Mrs'. Rolleston) at the ' depot/ 256 Lambtori Quay, who -will also receive orders for formulas and- special , attention being paid to! country, people who are anxious to ■ assist in this ; matter of providing pleasant recreation ; for our soldiers in camp.

The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs., R. Brooks, of Mauriceville, was celebrated by a large gathering of their friends from all parts of the Wairarapa. The function was held in the public hall. Dancing, interspersed with .musical numbers, provided very pleasant entertainment. During the evening a presentation .of a solid silver tea and coffee, service set on a silvermounted oak salver, .suitably; tngraved and a pair of silver, entree dishes, was made by Mr. Braggins, on behalf 'of the residents the district.,.

W.C.T.U. Meeting. There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Wellington Central W.C.T.U., which was held in the Alliance Booms yesterday afternoon, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson presiding. Tho principal business. dealt with was the receiving of the. report t o the annual convention, recently hold in Wanganui, from Mrs. M'Donald, delegate to the Wellington Central branch. Seventytwo delegates attended the convention, and a quarter of a million of voters eent greetings. It. was stated that there are 84 -unions in New Zealand and 3333 members. Some of the most important questions discussed at the convention were the early closing of publicliouse I bars, it being stated that 90 per cent, of voters were in favour of early closing; "shouting" to be stopped bylaw; wine not to he sold in confectioners' shops. The convention agreed to a proposal made by Mrs. Lee Cowio that the W.C.T.U. should endeavour to raise a large sum of money, to be devoted to the providing of comforts for ■our soldiers at the front. Mrs. M'Donald was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her report. Red Cross Work. A meeting of the Women's Committee of tho British Red Cross Society and Order, of St.-: John (Wellington branch) was held in tho Red Cross Depot yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Luke presided, and. there was a full attendance of members. The principal, business. of the meeting was to arrange matters in connection -with the drawing-Hp of. a syllabus for the purpose of apportioning work among the various bands of helpers. A committee of five wa6 set up to deal with the syllabus, which will be placed before • members at / the next meeting of the committee. . . .Several new members have joined the sooiety within the last few days.

St last evening's weekly practice of tlte Petone Ladies' Rifle Club, the secretary (Miss Wakelin) intimated that a challenge to a shooting match, sent to the railway unit of the National R«serve, bad been accepted..

Mrs. Ongley (Feilding) is staying with Mrs. Dovey, Oriental Bay.

Mrs. Gillies (Auckland) is expected in Wellington'.next''week,' and will stay with her sister, Miss Speed.

At "Maori Bank," Upper Hutt, through, the courtesy of .Mrs. C. D. fljorpeth, an Easter camp for girls is ot'ing arranged by the Young Women's Christian Association. The campers will leave Wellington on Thursday, April 20, and a very pleasant. and profitable time is anticipated. ,

Miss Anderson > (Auckland) will arrive in. Wellington next week on her way through to Blenlieim.

' The "Wellington South Nursing Division met on Tuesday evening for its usual practice, a fair number of members attending. Two squads, who are fairing part in an Easter competition, devoted their time to stretcher work. All other members carried out bandaging for arresting haemorrhage.

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Returned Soldiers' Hostel. A meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Hostel Committee Was held on Monday evening. Presont wero Miss Myers (in tho chair), Mosdames Wilford, Fletcher, Levvey, Kirhv, and Bodeit (lion, secretary), and Miss Arrow. The secretary reported tliat the balance-sheet for "Anzac R-emembrauce Day" effort showed a net profit of £350 ss. Bd. Tho Board of Control would publish the bal-ance-sheet in duo courso. The total amount recoivocl from tho Charley's Aunt G'lub would reach £170. Their balance-sheet had been submitted for inspection and checking, and all was found to bo in order. Tho members of tho Hostel Committee had handed in £63 6s. Gd. from tho salo of tickets. Tho sub-committee deputed, to meet tho Executive of the War Relief Associa-, tion reported that they had met as desired, but were unable to como to any decision owing to their inability to find a suitable building available for the purpose of another hostel. Owing to the sudden change in tho weather, a supply of blankets had been sent up to tho hostel, but quite 30 pairs more were needed. Another donation of kitchen requisites bad been thankfully icceived from a firm which wished to remain anonymous. i Mrs. Wilford handed in £1 from Mrs. H. T. and Miss Myers; £3 from Hutt Ladies' Patriotic Guild, being • four weekly payments promised for eggs and vegetables; 10s. from A.8.; and £5 from Mrs. G. Hunter; Mrs. Levvey, lis. 6d. from the sale of sweets. The donation of kitchenware was made per Mrs. Levvey; Mrs. Johnston (of Forbes and Johnston), deck lounge. It was decided that a sum be handed back to the Charley's Aunt Club to liquidate a debt on the club properties for which two men now_ on active service .wero partly responsible. Also, that a hearty vote of thanks be tendered all concerned in the performance of "'Charley's Aunt." The members of the orchestra all refiised payment, and were heartily thanked for their splendid services. The Patriotic Society received grateful recognition for permitting their band to play on two nights outside the Grand Opera House. The secretarywas instructed to obtain information as to liow war relief assistance was granted; also relief from the Patriotic Societies. After discussion it was decided to have the formal opening on 'Wednesday, April 26, each visitor to be asked to bring something in the way of , jam, pickles, etc., for the store-room. His Excelloncy Lord Liverpool is to be asked to declare the hostel open. Mrs. i Wilfordwill have a stall containing a quantity of. articles for sale, which it is anticipated will, tempt both men and women. Palmists and fortune-tellers will be in attendance. The'hostel is not open to the public at any other time, so the committee invites all who are interested in the welfare of returned soldiers to call between the hours of two and four o'clock on the opening day. The present. matron having resigned, the committee accepted her resignation with regret; and thanked her forJi'e'r past services. The new matron tools charge on Thursday.