WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2799, 17 June 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in Terrace Congregational Church. 'A.pretty wedding 'took placo on AVednesday, J uno 11, at The Terrace Congregational Church, when Miss Constanco Douglas, youngest daughter of Mrs. G. Douglas, Sydney Street, was married to Mr. G. H. Pickin, second son of Mrs. C. A. Pickin, Johnsonville. Tho ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Reed-Glasson, and Miss Lankshear played the organ. The bride, who was given away by her mother, wore a gown of cream crepe do chine, the bodice draped with lace. Tho veil was arranged over a wreath of orangij blossom, and she carried a bouquet of v: Into''roses and maiden-hair fern. Miss Gilchrist attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of palo pink cloth and black hat, and curried a, bouquet of pink heath and roses. Mr. Mills acted as best mail. Tho mother of tho brido wore a tailored costume of black satin, and pretty black hat. Mrs. 0. A. Pickin wore a brown costume and hat to match. After tho ceremony a reception was held at Godber's, Courtenay Place. The bridegroom's gift to tho brido was a diamond ring, and tojhe bridesmaid a pearl and ruby ring, later tho brido and bridegroom left for a tour of the North Island, 'tho former wearing a brown gabardine costume trimmed with fur, and hat to match.

Wedding at Kelburn. At St. Michael's Clnirch, Kelburn, yesterday afternoon, Miss .Koto Ellison, daughter of ex-Superintendent J. W. Ellison, was married to Sergeant E. M. C. Burr (F Company, 15th Reinforcements), son of Mr. E. A. Burr. Tho wedding was a quiet one, only the relatives and a few old friends of the bride , and bridegroom being present. The Rev. A. W. Payne officiated. Tho, brido wore ' a :|Cream cloth costume with crepe ilo chine hat, and carried a bouquet of white toses and freesias. Tho bridesmaid (Miss Winnie Ellison) wore a cream cloth costume, and carried a pale pink bouquet of heath. Sergeant Armstrong (15th Reinforce; ments) was best man. The guests were, subsequently entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Ellison. In proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom, Mr. Payne referred to the fact that the bridegroom would soon be leaving for .the front, and wished him God-speed and a safe return. This wish was heartily endorsed by all present, and tho bridal couple were given an enthusiastic send-off. Red Cross Work, Nathan's Buildings. The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Ued Cross Society, Nathan's Buildings, ivish to acknowledge tho following gifts: —Mrs. C. E. Lovoin, 1 pair socks, 1 pair slipper soles; Mi's. Hauler, 3 tins of jam; Mrs. Baxter, 2 pairs socks; Miss Greenwood, old linen, 6 pairs slipper soles, 3 bed jackets; Petono Red Cross shop,, per Mrs. Collett and Mrs. Galvin, JCI'J 175.; I'eilding Red. Cross Society, 71)0 roller bandages, G' mauy-tailed bandages, 70 suits of pyjamas, 1G shirts, 18 pillow slips, 0 pairs socks, 11 pairs bed socks; 4 pairs operation stockings, 2 pairs slippers, 0 balaclavas, 4 treasure bags, 34 abdominal sponges, lb knee pads, !) tins of sweets; Mauaia Ladies' Patriotic Committee, stationery, 3|j operation cloths, 10 wringers, 8 fomentation packs, 32 face cloths, 11 roller bandages, 10 ice bags, 3G handkerchiefs, G nightingales, 7 shirts, 27 draw sheets, 12 suits of pyjamas, li pairs socks, 11 hot water bag covers, 0 singlets, G towels, 2 pillow slips, 1 pair mittens, £40 swabs; No. 1 Stationary Hospital Committee, Napier, 310 roller bandages, 12 triangular bandages, 3G shaving sticks, 72 tooth brushes, old linen, 24 writing pads, 2 boxes of soap, 12 pipes, 24 tins tobacco, 10 face cloths, 7 eye bandages, 36 shirts,-20 sheets, 25 draw sheets, '12""SUitS"'of pyjamas, 3 -nightingales, 4 p_airs operation stockings, 15 pairs bed" socks,_ 84 pairs: socks,..'l4 scarves, 24 handkerchiefs, 2 under shirts, 2 balaclavas, 2 pairs knee caps, G thin coats; Rissington girl workers, 2 pairs socks* 1 pair knee caps, 1 body belt, 4 facecloths, 4 finger stalls, 5 . jug covers, 8 eye. bandages, 48 handkerchiefs; Mrs. Sanderson, proceeds of sale of beads, etc., for air cushion fund, <£3 7a. Cd.; Mrs. H. C. Wilson. Mangawekii,'2 shirts; Norsewood Red Cross Socioty, lG roller bandages, 2 face cloths, 10 pillow slips, 1 suit of pyjamas; Mrs. Balding, 8 surgical towels, 2 bath washers; Mrs. W. Booth, 2 scarves; Miss Thornton,. G pairs socks, 1 balaclava,. sweets; per Mrs. Middleton; 1 girdle, G pairs slippers, 3 pairs bed socks; Wainui, old linen, bandages; Mrs. Moag-Levv, 3, suits of pyjamas, 3 cakes of soap, 3 handkerchiefs; Mrs. C. R. Chapman, 1 pair socks; proceeds of Petono Red Cross shop, per Sirs. Galvin, £14.

Salvation Army Changes. After eleven years as matron of the Wellington (Salvation . Army) Girls' llome,' Staff-Captain Roi is proceeding to Auckland to take charge of a new home— , tlie Grange,. situated at Herno Bay. A farewell "social" was held'at-the Girls' Home on Wednesday evening last, presided. :oyer By! Commissioner Hodder. llany eloquent tributes were paid to Miss Hoi's work and personal worth by several representative speakers, ami afterwards all adjourned to the playroom, where a very happy evening with games, etc., was spent. The matron during her eleven years has received some hundreds of girls, many of whom are fine young women today, and tho 51 at present in the Home evidence tho excellent control and management of Staff-Captain Eoi and her assistant officers. The new matron of the Children's Home, who will enter on her duties in August, is Major Clara Dennison, for many years past the matron of the Kensington Street Maternity Hospital. -Major Dennison lias had many years of experience, seven being spent as matron of a large Girls' Home in Australia. Major Dennison's successor at Kensington Street will be Adjutant Isabella Tweed, at present matron of the liedroofs Maternity Hospital, Dunedin. '

Among (hose who left by tho s.s. lliverinii tor Sydney was Mrs. Adjutant Greene, of the Salvation. Army (wife of Chaplain-Major Greene, at present in London), and her daughter Olive. Mrs. Greene is proceeding to London to join her husband. News lias just been received by cable (states a Ghristelnirch exchange) of tho 'marriage of Lieut. Horace Lang, New Zealand. Rifle Brigade, and formerly on the shift of Christ's College, Christchurch, to Miss Alice JFraser. The wedding took place on Monday last, at Eastbourne, England.

Red Cross Depot, Mercer Street. Miss Sybil Nathan, lion, secretary of tho Woman's Committeo of tho British Red Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington brunch), 4 Morcer Street, has received tho following letter from Lieut.Colonel M'Gavin, ollicer commanding No! 1 Now Zealand Stationary Hospital:—'"l note your information that .in future our supplies of gift material from New Zealand will bo received from tho British Ued Cross. I am sure that this : arrangement will greatly facilitate transport anddistribution of material, and probably ensure its safety. I have to thank your guiUl very much for all they havo done for us in the jiast. . Tho materials they", have supplied havo been- invaluable, aud tho supply gonerous and well sustained from the limo when we left New Zealand.-" At tho end of this week there wero sent away to London tho following goods, eiglitoen'cases in all:—.'100 pyjamas, SO bed jackcls, 80 under s'hirt?, 20 dressing gowns, ISO bed socks, "JO milliters, 1170 roll bandages, 1715 swabs, 61 many-tail bandages, s£B feeders, 80 cross bandages, 358 triangular bandages. Hiss Cooper and Miss Moss acknow-. ledge contributions for their stall in Routh's Buildings from the following:— Mrs. Cook, Mrs. 11. 11. Wilson, Mrs. A. E. Palmer, Miss Doughty, Mrs. H. Pollen, Miss Hutcheii, Miss Pollen, Miss Sampson, Miss Nicliolls, Mrs. Shand, Miss Price, Mrs. Von H&ast, Mrs..J. B. Gaist'ord, Jlrs. Wise, Mrs. Eric Riddiford, Miss Joan Ilislop, Mrs. Gooder, Miss Sfcorrett. Miss Vallanco (.Otalumo) is visiting Wellington. The following guests wero at' "Braeburn," Wangamti, during raco week:—■ Mr. aud Mrs. T. Hodgins and daughter, l'ahiatua; Mrs. J, A. Sladen,. Christ-', church; Mr. L. J. Guiney, Christchurch; Mr. J. H. P. Upham, Wellington; Mr. and' Mrs. Welch, Pahiatua; Mr.'and Mrs. and Miss Cornelius, Pahiatua; Mrs, Childs, Stratford; Miss -Fulton, Christ-, church; Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Vallance, Masterton; Miss Armstrong, Masterton; Mr.' aud Mrs. Liverton, Wellington; Mrs. Home, I'etone; Mr, and Mrs. Coxhcad and Mrs. E. Archer, Main ; Miss C. A. Alien, 'Masterton; Mr. and Mrs. M'Bain, Stratford; Miss D. Patterson, Manaia; Mr. W. E.- Reynolds, Greymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Marton; Mr. Bruce Lethbridge, Miss Smith and two children, Pahiatua; Mr. Alexander, Mr. anil Mrs. Juder, Rev.- and Mrs. Carew Thomas, Matarawa; Mrs.' W. G. Woo'u, Raorikia; Mr. Win. Connor, Raorikia; Mrs. Ridgney AVicks, Wellington; Mrs. and Miss Ball, Waverley; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil H. Croll, Wellington; Mrs. J. J. Patterson, Manaia; Mrs. Scott and Miss Patterson, Norinanby; Professor Hurst-Segar. ChristchuTch; Mrs. and Miss Black, Wellington; Mrs. G. T. Lethbridge aud family, Waipawa; Mr. Edward C. Rowe, Wellington; Miss M. Macdonald, Dunedin: Mr. and Miss C. B. Richardson, Uunedin; Mr.'ll. A. Honeyman, Marton; Mrs. Prentis and child, Stratford; Mr. Chas. Gardner, Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Futscker, Palmerston North; Mr.-A. 11. Steeds, New Plymouth; Mrs, T. Dick, Dunedin; Dr. and Mrs. Skerman, Marton ; Lieut, and Mrs. Andrews, Masterton; Mr. and Mrs. H. Pickin, Johnsonville; Mr. aud Mrs. Teipeira, Auckland.

One's hair in winter needs particular ami careful attention, ami you must know the head massage _ and the rijht preparations to use. Miss Milsom lias studied the hair in all seasons.' She will teach you how.to wash, brush, and treat your hair in. your own home.- A thorough course treatment prescribed for dry, dull hair, for grey hair, for falling'hair. Everything hygienic ami. tho latest. Clients instructed-lion - , to dress their own hair. Instructions simple arid scientific, imparted with whatever course. chosen, aiid at most renwnaljle''piiccs'.''''iVir face and sldh preparations stocked. Call or write, Miss Milsom, 94. Willis Street (i doors past "Evening Tost"). Telephone 814.—Advt. ■ "Sydal" is without doubt tho most perfect emollient j-ou can use at this time of the year-to protect your skin andcomplexion from the ilUeffects of wind, dust, and heat, Roughness, redness, irritation, and chaps can all be prevented; while, if you alroady suffer trom such condition "Sydal" will speedily banish it. Use "Sydal" daily and keep your hands, face, arms, and neck in perfect condition. 2s. at all chemists and stores. —Advt. Women engaged in the work of cleaning tilt* streets liavo been seen for the first time in tho thoroughfares of Liverpool, whero they battled manfully alike with tho traffic and the stream of greasy mud caused by tho heavy rain. . lierb. Price offers a splendid range of Ladies' Silk Hose. The quality is guaranteed and value supreme. Willis Street—Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails'.®

The N.Z. Natives' Association* Ladies' Guild. - • , The N.Z. Natives' Association :Gnild hold a veryenjoyahle:; social and dance at their hail on Wednesday evening. There was a lar§;o attendance, and . several returned soldiers "were present. : The musical items were very good, and -.much appreciated; were: " Mrs! Hempto'n, Messrs; Merrill; Qakey, and T. Wallace. Extra waltzes were played by Mrs. Swinburne . and; Miss"P. Gutter, and .Miss Scott acted „as.;accompanist._ - During the' evening. Councillor : L. M'Kenzie presented Mrs. rurness with i a silver-mounted scent bottle—a trophy won by her at the football match .which. -.' the ladies played.' some 'timo ago. •

Miss Rosina Buckman as "Isolde.'' Sir Thomas. Beecham - has . produced "Tristan and Isolde" at .the,. Aldwych Theatre. Miss Bosina Buckman! the New Zealand soprano, scored a great success, and proved:' herself! and forcible Isolde.—Press Association message,'received last night.;:.

Catholic Field Service Fund. A meeting of ladies and gentlemen -epresentative of each parish in Wellington and Petone was held last evening at St; Patrick's Hall, -Boulcott Street, _ lo consider' the best means of furthering the Catholic Field Service Fund. This fund has been established with the objectof enabling the chaplains on active •service to' obtain such moneys as they .may ,require {from, time to time "to re ■ ;lieve-the'»necessities of our soldiers at tlia . front,-. and to provide for the maintenance of the, church halls at Trentham and Wellington. It was Tesolved ; that all [present, become- members .of ' the Catholic Field Service: Fund Committee, Wellington Branch.' Mr. J. Duggan was, elected chairman, Major T. P. Halpin treasurer, and - Mr. W. !F. Johnson hori!' secretairy; TAfter ; considerable discussion as to the means to be adopted to assist the fund, it was decided to refer the matter to:the executive' ation, and report to a meeting to be convened by advertisement. Ladies, Listen!! "No Rubbing Laundry Help" washes all clothes clean without'rubbing or injury to hands or'finest fabrics; Is. package, sufficient for seven weekly washings. Wm. Campbell, Ltd. —Advt. ■ , . Parents with sons who are "scout :boys" should view our khaki scout shirts vwithi military pocket, etc. From 4s. lid.' * Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

W.C.T.U. Resolutions. At a largely-attended meeting of the Wellington Central W.C.T.U., held, in the Y.iU.CJ.i. rooms yesterday, Mrs. A. 11. Atkinson .presiding, : tho following resolutions were passed:— "That this meeting respectfully urges the Government, in /the interests. of economy 'and -fehiciehcy. 'to /give .effect to the prayer of' between'9o,ooo and 100,000 of electors,:■ that'the publichouse, bars may bo closed at f> o'clock p.m. during the war, and for six months after peace is declared." "That this union views with much apprehension the wide scope of the,powers proposed by the War Regulation Bill to lie' given to the Governor-in-Council in the matter of venereal diseases, and trusts that no attempt.will be made to intro"duce any of the obnoxious features of the C.D.. Act." A.committee! consisting of Mesdames Huffam, Dohton, and Nimmo was set up to receivo .warm comforts—balaclavas, socks, and mufflers—lor the mine-sweepers ot the North Sea. Several ladies in the room promised contributions. The Navy League Concert. There was a very large audience gathered in the Town Hall last evening to attend the concert which had been organised by the Countess of Glasgow on behalf of the- Navy League for the benefit of the funds for sailors' families, and it is likely thai the fund will benefit to a ivory satisfactory degree. Upstairs and downstairs the big chamber was practically filled, "and - .the .programme, which was contributed to! by' Mr. Paul Dufault and by some of Wellington's leading performers, was greatly Souvenir programmes, bearing the portrait of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, were sold bymembers of the various nursing divisions, all of whom were in. ' uniform,; and several Boy Scouts gave assistance in various ways. Boys from the Amokura formed a guard of honour >to v Their - Excellencies , the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool upon their arrival at the hall, and latei they took up their seats in the organ loft. The tjnion Jaok occupied a conspicuous ■, place among tne flags that draped the stage, and above them were banked quantities of camellias and foliage.; Tlieir Excellencies the Governor and -1 he Countess of Liverpool were received by the Countess of Glasgow and by Mr.' Ha-rcourt and the Mayor, Mr. J.. I'. Luke, , the two latter representing the Navy League, and among others who were present were Mrs. W. F. Massej", Mrs. .. Hall. Thompson, .Mrs. Luke, and Surgeon-General Henderson.

:Mr. and-Mrs. Hugh Beetham (Brancepeth, 'Masterton) are visiting Wellington., ■ Mrs. J. Tatham. (Homewood, Whareama).- and Miss ■ Bunny (Ahiaruhe) aro visiting Wellington.. The'coronation ceremony in connection with the Petone "Rosebud" Carnival will take plaice oh' Monday evening at ,-the Empire Theatre, Petone, at 8 p.m. A ball is to be held subsequent to. the proceedings.- . ' . 1 At a meeting of Maranui residents, held in the local schoolroom last evening, it - was decided to. organise a-big bazaar in -which - the school - committee, assisted by the teaching staJf and parents' 1 of! children attending - the school,, will take part. The bazaar-is to be held on the last ' day of August, and first day of September, in the Maranui schoolroom, the proceeds to bo' devoted to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and to the improvement, of the school grounds. The sum of JSS-i 12a. Gd. was the result of the collection taken up uy Ui Women's National -,Reserve, under Mrs. Saville, for Thursday. In addition the stall arranged by Mrs. Matthew Holmes, Mrs. H. Hall, and helpers, brought in ,£37 ss. Gd. A second'stall was arranged by Mesdames Brice, 'Stewart, Phipson and Cooke, of the Wadestown branch of the Reserve, with the result that- .£l9 os. '5d." was ■ realised.' A ready- sale on this stall was. found for a "quantity of delicious-sweets made by Mrs. Phipson. .. Members and friends of. the Women's Anti-German League who have petition forms are asked to return them to the lion, secretary (Mrs. Moore) not later than Tuesday next. The rooms of the league are open daily for information and inquiry. ■ v J