WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2775, 19 May 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MATTERS OP INTEREST FROM AND NEAIi

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Wedding in St. Peter's. At St. Peter's Church, Wellington, on Hay 17, the wedding took place ol Mi>n Hose Lucy Magguire, second daughter o£ Mrs. A. iUagguire, of kelson, to .Mr. Oscar Swensson, of Wellington, second son of Mr. mul Mrs. A. . J!. SiveiißSo!!, ot Otnki. Tho Itev. Archdeacon York per. formed the ceranony. The bride wore white Koman satin, trimmed with iaeo and pearls, and a veil, with orange olosaoms. She curried u bouquet. Miss Ada Magguire (sister of the bride) nun Miss Myrtle Swensson (sister of 'lie nridcgroom) were bridesmaids. Both wore whito silk .dresses and hats to match, and carried banquets. Tho bride was given away by Mr. E. G. Ferris, <;.iid Mr. Ingles, of Lower lintt, wns best man. 'l'he wedding breakfast was held at th-> residence of Mr. nnd Mrs. Ferris. Mr nnd. Mrs. Swensson left for Nelson, tinbride wearing a travelling costume of navy serge, with hat to match. Mrs Swensson (motlier of the bridegroom) wori a costume of dark grey tweed and a black hat trimmed with whito ostrich •feathers. Mrs. Magguiro (motlier of the bride) wore a navy blue costume, and white hat trimmed with electric blue ostrich feathers and ribbon. Miss M. Swensson wore a cream and black strippd costume and black hat with pink trim, mings.' In the evening 'Mr. awl Mrs. Ferris entertained a large number or guests. Rod Cross Tea at h'amua. ■Mrs. J'. Willis, "Burnview," was hostess at. a Rod Cross tea held at her residence on Wednesday. A very interos'ing afternoon was spent in discussing Red Cross work and making . arrangements for future eltorts. Mrs. £). Bou'rkj. Hamua, was hostess at tho Red Woss j tea held last week, when thore was a lar£e. attendance. A basket tea will bo held at the residence of Mrs. Ilobbs, Hamua,; next Wednesday. Appreciation from Egypt. Miss liothenberg lias received tho following latter from Mr. A. 1). Baumgart, field service secretary of the Y.M.0.A., iii Egypt:—"lt has fallen to my lot to open u t > a box of good things provided for our boys by tho members of your Pioneer Club, and I can assure ypu that everv thing has been appreciated to thu fullest extent. Somo of tiie boxes, particularly those that contained sucli luxuries as tootli-powder and paste, shaving soap, etc., woro especially welcome—but 1. should not single out any particular gift. I for who dares suggest that tho plum puddings were not appreciated 'quite n-i much? It was a line, heavy box. and is already (fifteen' hours after' opening) much lighter than it was. On behalf of the bays, "'Three cheers for the Pioneer v.,1u11, and one,, for Miss liothenberg." Hospital Acknowledgments. Tho matron of the Hospital desires' to acknowledge the following gifts:—Cakes, eggs,. Ixioks, honey, case of apples an I lemons, soup, from Soldiers' Comforts Guild; New Zealand Natives' Association: Buns, cakes, socks, 8 pairs slippers, llowers; Kardri ladies, home-mads jam; ladies of Ballauce, cakes, eggs, vegetables; li-ed Cross and . Order of St. John Si ciety, 2doz. pyjamas; Mrs. MacK.iy (Ivnrori), ,hoi)cy; eggs, Mrs. W.'Seed; tomatoes and (lowers, Miss Price; papers and magazines, Gordon Cornish; eggs, apples, cake, Miss Cameron; pastry,. Miss Aiken-; cakes, Mrs. Shirtclilfe; dressing gown for wound!: d soldier, "Anonymous"; scones, Mrs. Williamson; dolls for Children's Hospital, "Mora"; .war mechanical toys. C. Tandy; flowers, Sir. Banks, Mrs. HilL (Daniel Street), Mrs. Tringhain; illustrated papers and magazines, Mr. Pollej, Mrs. Van Staveren. Unlimited Boiling Water. The collection of labour-saving devices which lias been on show privately for soino days past in tho old Fruit Mart, in Victoria, Street:, will bo open to the pubtic from ten to twelve noon and two to half-past four daily from Monday next, and not, as stated in yesterday's issue, t'roiu Thursday onwards. Anyone requiring quantities of boiling water or lew-pressure steam for any purpose whatever in private house, hotel, factory, or institution, will be well repaid by a visit'to the interesting demonstration under the auspices of Messrs. B. W. Mills nnd Co., Ltd., given by the inventor of the Challenge Steam Boiler and Water Heater.

The camisole worked and raffled by Mrs. B. C. Sim was drawn at the lied Cross shop, Woodward Street, on 'Wednesday afternoon, the amount realised wing .fill lis. The winner was Mrs. Cioldie, Austin .Street, Mr. "and Mrs. C. 'Timlrs left for 'Auckland on Wednesday on their return from a visit to Wellington aiul' Cliristchureh. The Rev. C.Tisdalo and Mrs. Tisdale, who were in Christeluircli for the Synod, passed through Wellington on Wednesday en route for Auckland, also Archdeacon Mac Murray. Mr. and Sirs. A. Robertson, who have been visiting Christeluircli, passed through Wellington yesterday on their return 'to Auckland. Mrs. J. Keid and Miss Reid (Auckland) have been staying at tho Hotel Cecil, and return this week to 'the north. A much-enjoyed evening was given by Mrs. I' 1 utter at her residence in o\vea< Street on Wednesday o.veniivg. Among' the guests were some of the soldiers from tho Victoria • Hospital.. Musical items tcok up a large portion of the time, tlic soldiers contributing several items. After supper seme more music was enjoyed, and tho singing of "Aultl Lang Syne" concluded a very pleas-ant evening. The number Df indies who attended Miss Una Carter's lecture on gas cookery at the Gas Company's rooms on Wednesday afternoon was unusually large. There is, within the memory of many a tins Company official, a time when the possession of. a gas cooker was considered by the average housekeeper.quite a luxury. Of late years, however, owing to the persistent and consistent demonstrating -and advertising of the virtues of the gas cooker, it is taking its rightful place in the "economy of the kitchen." On Wednesday afternoon last Miss Carter's demonstration was an interesting one, and included such things as lemon and picmelon conserve, rabbit pie. dripping pnstry, scolloped parsnips, jacketed potatoes, steamed apricot sponge, baked apples, and jam tarts.

Wedding at Dannevifko. Tho wedding took place on Wednesday at Knox Church, Duiitievirke, of Mr. Robert i'wiser, second son of tho Into Mr. Wm. l'raser, of Palmerston North, and partner in tho legal, iirm of BUikiston and lilakiston, to Miss Mina Wilson, fou'.."li and youngest daughter of Mr. Kobert U'nsou, of Danncnrke. The coremony was purposely quiet, owing to two brothers of tho bride being on active scrrice. Miss Marian Wilson, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, Mr. 1). M'Cork-' indnle, of Hastings, was best man, and the bride was given away by her father. Tho Rev. A. Grant perfojiued the ceremony. Victoria League Concert Party. The Victoria league Girls' Concert Parly gave an enjoyable entertainment under tho patronage of tho Wairarapa Patriotic Association in the new Municipal Hall, in Mnsterton, Inst evening for the beneiit of the Camp Concert Motor I'und. The programme cousistcd of songs, choruses and dances, recitations, quartets, trios, duets, etc. The soloists of the party were Miss Nola Haybittle and Miss Ball, and Miss Barbara Putnam, solo dancer, gave some graceful dances, also Miss U. JJavies, who gave an "International Rag." Miss Stella Putnam recited in tile place of Colonel: Purdy, who was not able to assist with the entertainment as planned. Mrs. D&H accompanied the party to Masterton, and during their stay there most huspitable arrangements were toado for their comfort by tho Patriotic Association. This .evening the party will travel to Featherston Camp, where they will, give a eoncert, returning to Masterton for the night and leaving on their return tho following day (Saturday). A Casual Australian. Lady l'oore, in ■ her "Recollections," draws on her experiences of war tinny and 'colls a tale of an Australian soldier' at Gullijwli, who, being on sentry duty, made himself comfortable by removing his helmet and hanging .it, with his rifle, in an adjacent tree. "A passing officer asked, not unnaturally, 'And what may you be?' 'Oil, I'm a bit of a picket,' ( drawled tho sentry unabashed. 'And what 1 may you be?' 'Oil, I'm a bi't of a major,' was tho answer. 'Well,' rejoined tho sentry genially, 'if you'll wait a jiff, I'll get my rillo and give you a bit of a salute.'" ■ • The tt-edding took place in Duncdin re-' centiy of Miss Glasgow, daughter ot Mr, W. 'I'. Glasgow, of Bis-hopscourt, io Professor Brown (India), The ceremony took place in the house, only relatives of tho fcrido and bridegroom being present. Later in the day' Professor and Mrs. Brown left for the north, catching tho '.Manuka for Sydney, en routs, for India. 'Mrs. Riske. of the Nelson Fruitgrowers' Company, who is opsniiv; a new shop in Moiesxvorth Street on Saturday, is giving the whole of the profits made during tho clay to the Red Cross shop in AVoodward Street for the Ijcnefit of their funds. Mrs. Murray Thomson and Mrs. Fletchc-rßeilly will assist in the afternoon after the Red Cross shop is closed. The Ladies' Committee of the Auckland branch of the Navy' League continues its activity in tho provision of clothing, etc.," for the use of the men of tho British Navy and of their dependants. On Tuesday ano.t'iicr large case of clothing was forwarded to England. Tho branch has. remitted' a total of £510 to tho parent league to date, through Capt. E. J. Thomas, local president. It is intended to make a special eli'ort in connection with Trafalgar Bay. Mrs. Grimmand and Mrs. Doctor intend returning to-day to tho West Coast from their visit to Wellington. | . At tho general meeting to ho hold this | evening in the Now Century Ilall,' Kent I Terrace, in connection with the Women's | Anti-German League, jt is expected that there will lie a large attendance, and members will help the committeo if they present their circular invitation cards at the door. Those members who linve not got invitations will be admitted on their membership cards or vouchers. Proeced-, ings will commoncc punctually at halfpast seven.

EDUCATION OP GIRLS DISCUSSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL. TEACHERS. '• At the Secondary Schools Conference yesterday, Miss u'ousan (Southland) read an interesting 011 the "Education of Girls.' Slie iu., uitcd the erection of school hostels in with second, ary schools, and said mat more religious training should bo given to girls. Tho : question of pupils travelling in trains was foucned on, and the opinion was exjiressed that school children should have a separate carriage, and be in charge of reliable prefects. Girls from the country, who were attending city schools should undoubtedly be under proper control, and have proper accommodation. Miss Jobson made a point of house-training for girls, .and advocated that more beautiful surroundings should be provided in connection with girls'* schools. Miss M'Lean (Wellington) was of the opinion that a principal should not have charge of more than 300 pupils. This would enable each and every individual pupil to-be specially known to tho principal. Girls 'had now to take up many occupations which at one time they were thought incapable of, and therefore tho standard of girls' training should not be lowered. Girls were becoming stronger, and wero better able to take advanced courses of . education. 'To Miss M'Lean's mind there was too much talk about overpressure. There was, however, a danger of overpressure, in children between the ages of thirteen to fifteen years and to-fourteen to fifteen years. Miss M'Lean said that she was a firm believer in physical training. She thought that the present danger to girls' education was the want of proper home control. Miss C. M. Cruickshank (Wanganui) held the opinion that better work would b9 ' accomplished if tho scholarship examinations subjects were decreased from five to four. There was too much of working to a time-table, and she though) that if more time were taken in the education of pupils it would be much better for them. 'Mr. T. E. CTesswell (Ranglora) said that ho had not seen any overpressure. There was some overpressure a few yean ago, but since the advent of physical culture in schools it had oompjetely disappeared.

The- engagement is: announced of 'Mr. William Eraser Foster, of H.M. cable 6hip Iris, eon of the late . Mr. Edward Poster, ' of Auckland, .to Miss Rene Moliere Tabuteau, daughter of Mr.' Moliere Tabutean, of Wellington. , : Mrs. and ■ Miss Elworthy (Merivale, Christchurch) left early this week :en route for Sydney, where they' intend spending the winter months. 1 - The numerous Victoria College friends of Miss Mary Barkas, M.Sc., will be pleased to learn that she has passed successfully the Part II or Intermediate Examination for the London M.B. •