WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2963, 29 December 1916, Page 9

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at St. Peter's. . A quiet wedding was celebrated at I St. Peter's Church,- Wellington, on Wednesday, when Corporal John Mackay, late of the King's Royal Ilifles, and l youngest son of Mr. N. D. jSlackay, of Hokitika, was married to Miss Dora Dorrington, eldest daughter of Mr. F. G. Dorrington, of Kelburn. Tho bride wore a frock of white satin charineuse, with court train, veil and orange blossom. The bridemaids were Miss Ella Dorrington, Miss Helen Mackay, and Miss Gladys Williams, cousins of tho bridte, who were all dressed in pink crepe de cliine, with large Leghorn hats, trimmed with pink roses. The bridegroom, who has returned from active service, was attended by Sergeant L. Piclsen, also a returned soldier. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. A. Payne, M.A., of Kelburn. Mr. and Mrs. Mackay left lor Timaru, their future homo. Christmas at Featherston Camp. The Camp mess-room at Featherston presented an animated scene on Christmas Day, when the ladies representing the various committees of Masterton, Grcytown, Martinborough, and Featherston arrived for the purpose of making tlie lads' Christmas dinner in camp t worthy of the occasion. Cakes, fruit, sweets, cool driDks, and the indispensable "smokes," were provided by the committee of the Liverpool .Equipment and Red Cross Society, and tlio.y were greatly appreciated. A full Christmas dinner was also provided for the Camp Hospital patients, the prettily-decorat-cd tables showing to advantage. Each of the inmates received a parcel containing gifts. When all the men were assembled in the mess-room the Camp Band played impressively "Be Present at Our Table, Lord," and at an interval later, the Camp. Commandant, Lieutenant-Colonel Adams, read _ tho King's Message to the troops. Dinner over, the lady workers were invited to luncheon by tlio n.c.o.'s,' who proved to bo most-attentive hosts. An adjournment was then made to the Soldiers' Club, where the Masterton ladies.' assisted by some of. the soldiers, rendered an excellent. musical programme. The lady performers also entertained the patients in the Hospital, and were afterwards the guests of the matron and nurses at afternoon tea. As a wind-

un. the moil of Hut 19 entertained the visitors, the interior being tastefully decorated for the event, and the tables were stocked with pood things. Dancing, songs, and music passed away the remainder of a very pleasant afternoon.

The Hon. A. L. Herdraan, Mrs. Hcrdman. and family are spending the holidays at Wairoa, Hawke's Bay.

Tho engagement is anno.unceil of Captain A. N. Oaltoy, to Miss lluna Gabitcs, of Timaru. \

Tho marriage of Miss I. Pryor, daughter of Mrs. W. Pryor, and Sergeant H. T. 'Wilson, of tho TwentyHrst Reinforcements, took place at the Kilbirnie Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, when tho Rev. Mr. Begg officiated. The briclo wore a cream gabardine eostumo aud a crope-do-chine hat, and her bridesmaid, Miss 0. , Pryor, was in pink crcpe-de-chine, with a hat to match. Sergeant and Mrs. Wilson afterwards left for a trip to tho north.

; "Mr. and Mrs/J. Fannin havo arrived in Wellington, and havo taken up their residetico at,'lsland Bay.

Miss Dall is staying at the Lower Hutt with Mrs. Hayward, and leaves for a trip to Rotorua next week.

Mrs. C. Tully and her daughter leavo for Feilding to-day. :

The engagement is announced, o! Miss Doris Bruce, second daughter of Mrs. Bruco and Mr. John Bruce, Brooklands, Cheltenham, to Dr. Hunter Will, of Christchurch, only son of Dr. Will, of Dunedin.

Mrs. Henry Smith, of Chiltou House, and Mrs. Cecil Robinson have gone on a, visit to Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. Qrdish and Miss Mavis Ordish, lately of AVolliugton, and now of Palmcrston North, are on a visit to Wellington, and are staying with the Rev. W. A. Evans, Hiropi Street.

Miss Lulu' Christie, who left New Zealand over three years ago for t.lio benefit of her health, found the climate of New South Wales so suitable tliat she has. ever since resided there.. She is now revisiting Now; Zealand on' holiday, and is on a brief sojourn in Wellington with her father, Mr. John Christie, editor of the Haw'era "Star."

The announcement comes by cablegram of the marriage, on December 20, of Gladys, widow of the'late Lieutenant Desmond- Fosbery Kettle, and second daughter of Mr. Nathan Alfred Nathan, to Major Reginald Tuck, eldest sou of Sir Adolph Tuck, of Park Crescent, London.

Miss Airini Khodes was elected ', as carnival queen at the Waimatc Caledonian Patriotic Carnival.

Mr. and Mrs. Huntley Elliott are staying at Epna Bay with Mrs. ' C Wheeler.

Mrs. 'A. L. Wilson Tackaberry arrived in Wellington hy the Manuka on Christmas Day. She is on a lioliiday trip with her two children fron South Australia, and is staying witl her father, Mr. T. W. Stace, o? Kel burn.

_• Mrs. I'erev Nathan, of Wellington is. in Auckland for the holiday season.

Ill's. Vivian Riddiford, of fcho Wairarapa, and Mrs. Eric Riddiford, are in Auckland for the races.

The engagement is announced of Miss I'r.ver, of Christchiircli, who is now on her way back to New Zealand, after a visit to England, to Mr. Denton Tanner, Havelock, Hawko's Bay.

Health and Beauty. The ipalo yellow fruckles which are caused by the heat of the sun may be prevented by proper treatment. It is usually the fairest and finest skins which are troubled iii this way. However (says a writer in an English exchange) this lotion will not harm them: Zinc oxide, ]dr.; powdered calamine, Idr.; olive oil, lox.; solution of ammonia, ioz.; rose-water to mako 30/.. Before going out apply it to the face, also hands and neck if they freckle. Shako the bottle, and itso a tiny sponge or piece of cotton-wool. A wnite or cream-coloured veil may be worn as an extra precaution when the sun's rays are specially strong. / Sunlight is as essential to health as are fresh air, wholesome food, and pure water, says the "New York World." Vet how many of us get more of it than a few moments in a day? Our city homes are usually sunless; our country homes are too often shaded from the sun by thick trees; we put shades and curtains on. our windows; we cover our bodies .with garments through which the sun cannot penetrate. We all know hoiv essential to plant life is sunlight. The human type confined indoors is pale and weak and bloodless. If blood there he, it is but tin«cd with red; tho deep red colours which only the sunlight paints are reserved for those who live outdoors. .'

Mrs. Barnicoat, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Phillips, TEe Point, Ohristchureh.

Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, of Wellington, are visiting relatives in Pahiatua and Hiur.ua.

Another , of the pioneer immigrants to Timaru, Mrs. George M'Knight, has passed away, at tho age of 75. Mrs, M'Knight was born in. Armagh, Ireland, in 1841. married in 1861, and in 1862 came out. to New Zealand in the ship Echunga, the second ship to bring immigrants direct to Timaru. Mrs. M'Knight leaves six sons, three daughtersj. 25 grandchildren, and 12. greatgrandchildren, • - ,

Miss Elsmio Ward, lion, secretary of the Women's National ltesorve, is staying at the/Golf House, Heretaunga. .

Miss Maud Baniett, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Ernest Hadlield.

Mrs. Herbert Coleman, of Hawke's Bay, , has taken ,Mrs. Tripp's house at lierctaunga.

Mrs. Ronaldson is leaving for Mas.erton on Saturday.

Miss Esther Thornton, of Wellington, has been appointed by the Nelson ]£dueation Board assistant in domestic science. Miss Thornton has been teaching in "Wellington for • the past year. She was trained at the Christcluirch Technical School, holds certificates for cookery and' diplomas for dressmaking, millinery, and needlework, and has had u course of domestic sciencoat Canterbury University.

There could be no nioro' striking proof of the newer outlook of Indian women than tho fact that, some of tha greatest of the Maharanis of the ruling houses have intimated to the Government that their private' jewels are at its disposal whenever required.

How tho .world' -moves, on! Mrs. Harriet King, a Chicago ■ negress, who. served as a slave in the Carol mas and was freed after the Civil War. accompanied her granddaughter to tbo polls' at Chicago recently, and registered in order to vote in tlio Presidential election. Mrs. King was not shy'about telling her. age. She explained that her master told her that she was born in 1803. She came to Chicago from tho south two years ago.

What, seasonable gift could bo more acceptable to anyone than a jar of Culteue Skin 'Food. (35.), or Cultene Balm (3s. Gd.), both invaluable against the summer sun and winds. A pretty-box of Hygienic Faco Powder in four shades (2s, Gd. and is. Gd..). Parisian Bloom (3s. fid.), a new preparation, .giving a natural and healthy fresh appearance to the complexion after one application, livery woman should know of this wonderful French dfceovery.- For Grey and Falling Hair and-Dandruff,- Special ITair Tonic, Hair Lubricant and Herbal Soap. Hair Cream for dull (and dry liair. Seborene for.' greasy' and dank hair. Great variety London's latest hail- ornaments. Manicuring. Delightful Shampooing. Face Treatments-. . Electrolysis. Miss Jlilsom, 01 Willis Street. Tel: 814,—Advt,

Hut. 19—the home of the Featherston Camp Trumpet Band—was the scene of gay, festivities on Christmas Day. Sergeant-Major Cliegivin and ! his men were held.in camp over Christmas, and with a few' borrowed band instruments they livened tho silent camp with carols. Much time was spent on the decoration of the hut with good effect, and on Christmas afternoon a large number of the visitors wore entertained with song, music, and dances. Mr. Card, acting as spokesman for the Wairarapa ladies, wished the men the compliments of tho season, and acknowledged ■ the many complimentary remarks made concerning tho many kindnesses shown by the ladies of the Wairarapa to the men in camp at all times. Tile Ladies'' Committee received valuablo'' assistance from tho_ Hawke's Bay people, who provided fruit in plenty; Gisborne, 1 whence camo sweets: and from Christcliurch, Timaru, and Invercargill. Tho Christmas entertaining reached its climax last evening, when tho soldiers were the: guests of tho ladies at a social evening, in the Anzaci Club,. Featherston. Mrs. J. H. Monteith, and daughter, of tho Hawke's Bay. district, arrived in London' 'on. Christmas. Day. Mr. and Mrs. H. Barnes, of Wellington, are spending Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Garland, of Opawa. > Those of our, readers who are gMnjt picnicking or camping, or holidaying by the seaside, should not fail to take, a, supply of Desert Gold Tea. Its delicious and refreshing flavour will help to make tho holiday more delightful to everyone.. Any Ri-ocer can supply the 2s. grade of Desert Gold ' Tea—the best quality and value obtainable.—Advt. . Don't take a best hat to the beach! We liave Boys' Washing Hats, also Straw, at Is. to 2s. 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt. ■ ■ • • :

Mrs, PonSonby has gone" to Nelson. ..Mrs,_lnwood.(Sumner),accompanied by Miss Maggie Latter and Miss M. Middleton, have arrived in Wellington. They intend leaving shortly for England, where they are going to do war work with the V.A.D. • . While many women in Italy, at any rate, are going bareheaded in-order to save millinery bills, those of more northerly climes, or some of them, are making their own hats of knitted and crocheted.... wool (says an English writer). All you have, to do, apparently, is to double crochet double wool, starting from a centre,, and when you havo done enough you sew the result over a. buckram shape to form a tam-o'-shanter ;or any other design you like. ■.

The death occurred ,at Morison's Bush on Monday ,of Mrs. Svenson, an old" and highly-respected resident/ of that district.. .Deceased came to'the Dominion about forty years ago, and three years later Settled in Morison's 1 Bush. She leaves two sons and three daughters. , -

Recent improvements in mechanical reproduction of true vocal tones, as well as of various musical instruments, whether individually or in concert, as represented by the most famous bands and orchestras, and such artists as Cherniavski, Van Beine, or Eudenyi, bring the advantages of the latest iewel joints into ,sharp and complimentary prominence in Criticism:,' Purity of tone, longer, life of- records, and excellence of. reproduction are outstanding features of Pathe Records. Demonstrations daily. •" Catalogues on application. Oscar Hewettand Co., 56 Cuba Street (iust below Bank of N.Z.).—Advt. ■ .—__ : / For ladies' Gifts our Silk Ankled Hose at 2s. lid., 3s. 6d., and 4s. 6d. would make ideal Christmas Presents. Pure Silk Hose, 6s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. up. Price's Store, 54-56 Willis Street.—Advt.