WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2964, 30 December 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By. Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

I iliristchurch Wedding. At St. Michael's Church, Christchurch, ou Wednesday, Miss Amy Frances Ayors, daughter of Mr. and : Mrs. J. W. Ayres, of Avonsidc, was married to Lieutenant J. W. H. Oakes, son of Major J. P. Oakes, of Sydenham. The ceremony was performed Dy the Rev. Otho Fitzgerald, of Holy Trinity, Avonsidc, and Mr. Davis Hunt presided at the' organ. The bride, who was giveu away by her father, wore Irish charmeuse satin made in classical lines, the court train being lined with white crepe'de chine and edged with Valencienues. She carried a sheaf of lilies in her arm. Miss Ida Ayers and Miss Doris Booth, the maids of honour, wore frocks of shrimp-pink Shantung silk and larae picture hats of pink veiled in black. They carried shower bouquets of pink and heliotrope flowers. Miss Hazel Ayers, as train-bearer,' was in a "Kate Grecnaway" frock, and Master Eric Oakes acted as page in a black velvet suit and lace coliar. Mr.. Allan H. Oakes, the bridegroom's brother, acted as best man, and Mr. Vincent Clarke as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Major and Mrs. Oakes. Maori Wedding. A wedding of much interest to the Maori community on account of the high lineage of the bride and bridegroom look place at Rapaki oil Christmas Day, tho bridegroom being John Charles Tamanuiarangi 'Tikao, son of Hone Tare Tikao, of Rapaki. of the Ngati Irakehii, Ngai Te ' Kahukura, Nfgai Tuahuriri, and Ngati Hinekura hapus of the Ngaitahu tribe, aud the bride Tura vHineiwhariua Ropata, deriving her descent from Wi Parata- and Raniera. Erihana, of the well-known Ngatiawa, Ngatitoa, Ngatiraukawa, and Ngati Moki tribes. After the ceremony Hoiii Tare Tikao invited tho 'numerous visitors to enjoy characteristic Maori hospitality. After the usual loyal toast had heen honoured, .the chairman (Mr. E. A. Hastings) proposed tho health of tho bride and bridegroom, which was honoured with enthusiasm. Speeches, were mado, by Tare Tikao, Raniera Erihana, Teonc Watenc, Reihana Tail,' and others, wishing long life, prosperity, and happiness to tho newly-wedded pair, who left shortly after on a. short honeymoon, after which they loavo for Auckland, whore Liotitonant Tikao has been appointed lo the staff at Narrow NeckCamp. • '. I Soldiers' Club Hostesses, The hostesses at the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club next week will bo:— Sunday, Mrs. S. ; ICirkcaldic; Monday, Mrs. Henry Hall and Mrs. W. Young; Tuesday, Mrs. A. Crawford and Mrs. Ernest Hadfield; Wednesday;, Miss Coates and Mrs. Shirtcliffo; Thursday, Mrs. C. Richardson and Mrs. Hayman ; Friday; Mrs.. G W. Russell; Saturday, Mrs. Louis Blundcll In chargo of coats and parcels: Sunday, Miss Adams; Monday, Miss Jenkyns; Tuesday, Miss Davidson; Wednesday, Mr. Laurence; Thursday, Miss Marchant; Friday, Mr. Harris; Saturday, Mr. l'\ K. Reovcs.

Miss Davidson is visiting Carterton, nncl later on will pay a holiday, visit to Taupo and Warcakoi.

The speaker at the service, at the Y.W.C.A. Club Rooms, Fowlds's Buildings, to-morrow afternoon will be Mrs. M'Clajy who will givo a New Year' B message, taking- for her subject "The Unseen Comraclo." In the; course of lier address Mrs. M'Clay, who is well known as a friend to girls, will show the way to true victory over tho self lite. ' ' . ' ■ ■'•■ The delegates from the northern towns of New Zealand passed through Wellington en route for the Students Christian Union Conference ut Raugiora. The students made use of the club rooms of-.the Y.W.C.A. for a rodczvous and rest-room. At tho Sacred Heart Church, Rill Street on Thursday afternoon, Miss ■Ethel'Mav Grist." eldest daughter of Mr. and "Mrs. Grist, of. Guilford, N.S.W., was married to Mr. "Frederick A. Hickniott, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hickniott, ol Thorndon Quay, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Smyth, S.M. This bride wore a dress of crepe-dc-chine and carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. She was given away; by her aunt, Mrs.'"'John Black. Miss Kileon Black was bridesmaid, and wore a dress of tussore silk and carried a bouquet of carnations and sweet peas. Mr. Dwyciyof Christcluvrcli, was best man. ' ; Stout,'wW is interested in the supplying of clothes to poor Scottish families, is- anxious to send another case as soon.as possible. Gift parcels of clothing for the iiext case will 'bo ■ gratefully-received-up till about' January 11, " ___ ;; : Mr. and-Mrs. W. Hume and family are staying with .Mrs.. Whraller, '.at Day's Bay. 'Nurse, Mary Ellen Affleck, 22/188, of the N'.Z.A.N.S. at the front, was_ reported yesterday to be ill in hospital, but not severely. The next-of-kin of Nurse Affleck is given as Mrs. Robert Affleck,. Opunake. .

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

Dance at Anzac Club, Featherston, Most enjoyable iu every respect was the dance held at the above club on Thursday night, about 300 being present. Jlusio was supplied by a party of instrumentalists from the Camp Military Band, and the supper was provided by the Ladies', Committee. Each soldier received a present of a tin of cigarettes, or. if preferred, a pipe and a tin of tobacco. The gifts were distributed by a band of young ladiesMisses Martin (2), Muriel Kiely;. Madge Biss, and Mona Henry. The' tobacco and cigarettes were donated "by the British Empire Tobacco Company, and the pipes by Mr. W. E. Bidwili. A large quantity of fruit was also given by the N.Z. Fruitgrowers', Association. Y.W.CA. Dominion Conference. Miss Barnes, national general secretary, and Miss Geddcs, girls' department secretary, will be tho leaders at the Y.W.CA. Dominion Conference, which opens next Thursday at Christchurch; Miss M'Lean, M.A., Mrs. Taylor, 8.A., and Mrs. Beggs will be among.the delegates from Wellington. Mrs. Taylor will speak on Y.W.CA. work in Japan. _ Mrs. Beggs will lead a Biblo study circle on the'early prophets, and Miss M'Lean will be the lender of a. New Testament Bible study.

Mrs. Hawkins and family have gone to Pieton. ■Air. and Mrs. Hubert Nathan are staying al> Lowry Bay with Mrs. Walter Nathan. Mrs. Charles Pearce is spending the New-Year with Mrs. Bidwili in the Wairarapa. What seasonable gift could be more acceptable lo anyone than a. jar of Cultone Skin Food (35.), .or Cultenc Balm (3s. Si.), lwth invaluablo against the summer, sun and winds. A pretty box of Hygienic Face Powder in four shades (2s. M. and 4s. (kl.). Parisian Bloom (3s. 6d.), a new preparation, giving a natural and healthy fresh appearance to the complexion after ono application. Every woman should know of this wonderful French discovery. For Grey and Falling Hair and Dandruff, Special Hair Tonic, Hair Lubricant and Ilerbal Soap. Hair Cream for dull (and dry hair. Seborone for greasy and dank hair. Great variety London's latest hair ornamonts. Manicuring. Delightful Shampooing. Fnce Treatments. Electrolysis. Miss Milßoin, 91 Willis Street. 'Tel. BM.-Advt. ■•'.'■

Overtaxing Girls' Strength. / A serious note of "warning was given lately by Miss A. C. Morrison, head mistress of the Auckland Girls' Grammar School, with regard'to the danger of overtaxing the strength of girls ■ by piling social duties and musical studies upon them' after school hours; : : Misj> ; -Morrison" said that a. fear' had 'been expressed in some ijuarters. that.the standard of work in the secondary schools was too high,- and that therefore' there' was danger of injury to the: pupils'-health, but in her.opinion that was not Girls could study, and study hard, but in many cases breakdowns occurred from:the foolish attempt to-carry on simultaneously too many kinds''of work. Not only was the victim kept at school and encouraged '•to!-work hard there, but she was expected to share in all the social and philanthropic activifciss of' her familyrtThere were cases where with extra musical practising parents exacted more, than ten hours' work from girls of:fourteen. Tho school is only responsible for, six 1 hours and-a half of this, but; -where there is. a breakdown' tbto'.Vftpliooll-''iiiay' be'-S unjustly blamed. -'dleally^;hard practising-lshould, in. M(SS^'V;Mprnson's

opinion, be postponed till tho school course is over, and also exciting amusements, especially those which involve a long stay in'the vitiated atmosphere of public assemblies. If girls' energy was conserved by ? wise care on theso lines they would bo better and not worse for all the education they, could obtain, with time and- /strength to assimilate it, and with opportunity also for proper physical development.

Y.W.C.A. Girls' Camp. .'. A second camp for girls \s being held by tho YAY.C.A: Tlie first one was at Island Bay, and the second one is at Karaka Bay. Leaders of the Young Women's Christian Association are realising that such camps as these are among the most fruitful activities- for girls. To. a few girls it is a time of great happiness, with opportunities for making friends and enjoying a week of life out of doors. But it ,means also much more than this—it is a time for deeper inspiration than she has known before. The result of. the daily Biblo study with informal talks on subjects relating to the,girl of today and her responsibilities is a deeper desire of the camper to bo of' service to others. Her standard is raised, and she realises the power of her personal influence for good or evil. Miss Birch and Miss Bertinshaw are -tho leaders of the camp at Karaka Bay, which opened last Tuesday with a general Association picnic. .■

Latest in Dress Design. The latest novelty in- dress desigu •is duo to M. Worthy tlie Parisian dressmaker, who has reintroduced the sheath-liko garment which was so popular, a "few years ago.. This time tho stylo is based upon robes of tho Itenaissance period, though it is being worked out in materials that are much lighter than tho heavy silks and brocades of tho early sixteenth century. A pretty dinner gown, for example, witu the-new slender silhouette, ' is inado of silver tulle, mounted oyer adelicate shell-pink uinon foundation, with-a, long silver girdle decorated with tassels of brilliants hanging at one side. The only other trimming is a high collar and bands of silver grey fox. : A feature of all these 'Worth gowns is the square-cut decollotago. Some Paris liouses> however, prefer' the raoro youthful forms of the sheathlike costume associated with the Diroctoire period. In every direction there is a tendency to get away from the ■full skirts, which: have been so common during the past year, and adopt a garment with long flowing lines from shoulder to hem, and little more than the- suggestion of a waistline. As has been said, fabrics of tho softest texture are best, with narrow bands of fur or a ligfii golden or silver embroidery as a, finishing touch. Embroideries of dull gold look delightful ;upoh' African brown material, while trimmings are charming upon "soft iblu'es and greys. : , TheV skirts of tho hour are still cut snort, and pretty shades aro as important as ever. In those days of dear leather, it is often more economical to i buy fancy shoes with cloth tops father than all : ]eather footwear. Brown is the popular colour, but never, perhaps, has there been such a variety of colour and design in feminino boots and shoes. Boots with black patent leather vamps and velour cloth tops are common; so are shoes of suede.

The engagement is 'announced of 2nd Lieutenant W, Perry, of' the Twenty-second Reinforcements, eldest son'of Mr. and Mrs. W. Perry, Easfc : bourne, and Miss Eva Bird, daughter of Mrs. A. Bird, of Eastbourne. Among the visitors to Napier at present' are: Mr. and Mrs. Georgetti and Miss Bates, and Captain and Mrs. Oram (Wellington). The Misses Whiteliead-Edwards are leaving by the Main Trunk express for a round of visits in the Waikato and liotorua. The Purple Courtiers, the well known amateur entertainers, returned to Wellington on Thursday from Napier, where they have been competing in the Mardi Gras competitions for costume comedy companies. The Courtiers were successful in , securing the first prize, gaining 325 points out of a possible 350. . The Camp Commandant at Trenlliam acknowledges with thanks rocoipt of the'following gifts from the Women's Patriotic League, Thames, and which have been distributed to E and J Companies, Twentieth Reinforcements: Cakes, figs, dates, sweets, and nuts. Mrs. Halliday, wife of the Rev. T. Halliday, will leave Mastcrton in the course of a, few days for England. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean, of Pahiatua, are spending the holidays at Lyall Bay. ' Misses Beamish (2), of are at present in Wellington, and intend visiting Napier before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Studholmc, of Ruanui, arc visitors to Wellington., Miss Faith, of Melbourne, is staying at Miss Morton's. Mrs. W. Shand and children arc at Day's Bay. Miss Barnett has gone to Hawkc's Bay. Miss Warner, eldest daughter of the late Mr. W. F. Wanier, of Christchurch, has armed back in Now Zealand for tho vacation. She is studying medicine at tho Melbourne University. Since her return, word has been received that Miss Warnor has passed lior medical preliminary examination in all subjects. The girl with the delicately soft cheeks, 6oft stipple fingers, and smooth white arms and hands, is tho girl whose skin suffers most from tho effects of hent and wind. But she need not bs concerned as to her beauty being impaired. "Sydal"—a softening, soothing, refreshing emollient—will quickly restoro her 6km to its original charm and beauty. Price 25., at all chemists and stores.—Advt. Those of our readers who are going picnicking or camping, or holidaying by the seaside, should not fail to tako a supply of Desert Gold Tea. Its delicious and refreshing flavour will help to make the holiday more delightful to everyone. Any grocer can supply the 2s. grade of Desert Gold Tea—the best quality and value obtainable—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — "eantifnl roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make, a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist. 36 Willi° Strgot.-Advt.