WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 52, 24 November 1917, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL A Military Wedding. A military woddhifj took place at the Vivian Street Baptist Church, when Sir. Albert L. Dentice, a returned soldier, who was wounded on the Somme battlefields, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Dentice, of Tasman Street, and grandson of the late Drum-Major James Phillips, of the 78th Highlanders, who served through the Indian Mutiny and Persian campaigns, was married to Miss Gertrude M. Wood, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Wood,'of Austin Street. The bride was dressed in whito crope-de-chine, with a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bnuquot. She was attended by Miss Thelma Wood (niece of the bride) as chief bridesmaid, who wore white silk, and carried a shower bouquet of roses and Bwcot peas. There wero also tbreo little flower-girls—Miss Evelyn Phillips. Miss Elsio Phillips (cousins of the bridegroom), and Miss Hazel Thomson (nieco of tho bridegroom}.. . Tho children woro dainty frocks . of white Organdi muslin trimmed with lace and insertion, and tulle mob caps. They carried baskets of pink sweet peas. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. Olivor, (also a returned soldier) aB best manj and Mr.E. Burt (of tho Thirty-second Reinforcements) as groomsman. Tho Rev. Mr. Archer, chaplain at Tauhcrenikau, officiated. A reception was held after the ceremony, at which tho many friends of the bride and bridogroom spent • an enjoyablo afternoon. The bridegroom's presents wero, to tho fthief bridesmaid a cameo ring, and to tho little girls gold chains with hearts attached. Tho honoyA Presentation. A , presentation was mado this week from St. Paul's parish, Paraparaumu, to Mr. J. A. Austin, who lias dono such fine work for the past twelvo years as a lay reader, and nine years as treasurer and vicar's churchwardon. A marblo clock and a travelling-nig and suit-case woro the gifts, and in handing them to Mr. Austin, the Rev. Edwin Jones expressed the warm appreciation of all church members of the work accomplished by Mr. Austin and Mrs. ■ Austin also. Mrs. Austin was present, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Bagnall, and received a bouquet of beautiful roses from tho vicar's little daughter. The schoolroom had been very prettily decorated by Mrs. Hadfteld and Miss Berotti, and refreshments were provided by the ladies of the parochial district.

Miss Muriel M. Vare, teacher of music and singing, has left Wellington to live in Hastings. She will be greatly missed by her pupils and friends here, as also in ambulance and Red Cross work.

Mrs. J. Martin (Martinborough) is visiting Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Fairhurst have returned to Christchuroh from a visit to the North Island.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stead left for Christchurch on Wednosday.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Sutherland (Wairarapn) and Miss Sutherland aro visiting Cliristchurch.

Mrs. Guy Williams (Masterton) is visiting Wellington. I

Tho raffloof the kitehoii outfit, in aid of the Hobson Streot Day at tho Wellington Red Cross Shop, is to . be' drawn on December 14, and in the meantimo every woman who is anxious to securo such an exceedingly useful and attractive outfit should not delay in securing tickets from any of tho leading city and suburban shops or from Miss Gladys Nnthan (by post), 06 Hobson Street, by enclosing an amount for one shilling with a stamped addressed envelope. The outfit is to be seen at 148 Lambton Quay (two doors from Pringle's and opposito the Red Cross Shop).

The matron of tho Taumaru Military Hospital, Lowry Bay, acknowledges with thanks tho following gifts:—Red Cross Shop, £25 monthly; Hutt Patriotic Guild, £6 monthly; Miss Kennedy, £5; Mrs. Fergusson, cakes;' Mrs. Ward, box of eggs, cakes, etc., woekly; Nelsou ladies, box of vegetables weekly; Miss Skerrett, cakes; Miss Medloy, eggs and jam; Mrs. Prouse, trout, honey, cakes, jam; "Anon.," carving tools; Miss Bennett, carving tools and,designs; Mrs. H. Johnston, books: Mrs. Dawsou, eggs weekly; Mrs. Guthrio, Feilding ; figs and honey; Mrs. E. C. Crawford, jam; Mrs. Lord, jam; Mrs. Gorringe, case of onions; Mr. Hoare, magazines; Mrs. 13ett, tennis net; Mr Williams, W.F.A., football; Mrs. Howden, marmalado; Mr. C. Poarce, oars. Thanks are duo to tho Commercial Union Assurance Co. and Lindsay's Ltd., for their kindness, in allowing parcels for the hospital to be left at their offices, also to Mr. Mackenzio and Mrs. H. Johnston for loan of cars.

Mrs. Tabor, who has filled tho position of instructor of tho dressmaking classes at tho Technical School,' Palmcrston North, for some years, is relinquishing her position to take up her residence in Wellington. The technical director (Mr. F. D. Opie) referred to her work at Wednesday's prize-giv-ing ceremony, and said Mrs. Tabor had raised this department to tho position of being second Ijo none in New Zealand, and ho took that opportunity of expressing appreciation of her excellent work.

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A Respected Teaolier. The Wellington Education Board on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Miss Isabella Mnuro, who lins for many years been assistant teacher at tho Masterton District High School. Tho retirement of Miss Munfo ffora the staff of the Masterton School will bo a distinct loss not merely to tho school, but to tho profession itself. Mis 9 Munro not only possesses hiah qualifications as a teacher, but sho has endeared herself to hundreds of children who have passed through her hands, on account pi tho kindly interest sho took in their welfare, and her efforts to assist them to fit themselves for tho future Btrugglo in life. Many expupils of Masterton remember with kindly feelings how Miss Munro ungrudgingly and devotedly assisted them in thoir studies aftor they had lef6 school, and helped them to achieve success in tho examinations for which they sat. Miss Munro's place in tho teaching profession will be hard to fill, and tho Masterton School will Ijo-feonsider-ably poorer as tho result of lier retirement.— "Wairarapa Daily Times." Sailors' Friend Society. There was an excellent a.tiendance on Thursday night at tho Sailors' Friend Society, when Miss Anketell was hostess, and presented a programme full of popular items. Songs were sung by Madames Mueller and Fortune and tho Misses Richardson, Vv Mueller, and Winnie Cooley and Captain Macfarlano. Tho recitals by Miss Mary Cooley wore greatly enjoyed, aa were tlio instrumental pieces by Miss Anketell and Mr. Hocking. Sir. Moore thanked the several donors of hooks, aud pleaded for more. Miss Anketell was at tho piano, and she responded to a warm vote of thanks.

Mrs. Hugh Williams (Lansdowne, Masterton) lins been paying a brief visit to Wellington.

Mrs. C. F. Bennett, who has been staying at Oriental Bay, returned to Mnstorton early in the week. She leaves again for Wellington shortly.

Mr. and Mrs. Mawloy (Ditton, Masterton) are visiting Wellington.

.Mrs. Howard Booth (CarWton) is spending a few days in Wellington.

Tennis Players' Efforts for Sports Day. Yesterday evening a meeting of tennis players and friends was held in one of the committee rooms of the Town Hall to make arrangements for the tennis stall, which is being organised for Sports Day (next Friday) in aid of the Christmas Gifts Fund for our soldiers. Mr. G. F. Wilson presided. Contributions for the stall aro to include homemade cakes, sweets, flowers; and all other saleable articles, and gifts of all such will be very gladly welcomed. The organisers have received uome very handsome articles for raffling,'and these were exhibited last evening. They include an exceedingly desirable leather suit-case, a case of silver fruit knives, a silver fern-pot in the form of a thistle, a large kewpie, a teddy-bear,, silver trinket_ Doses, and various other articles which anyone would be pleased to win. A collection list was made out, raffle books arranged for, and other matters dealt with. The co-operation of all tenuis clubs is looked foi in this effort to provido our fighting men witli pleasant reminders ■ that the people they left behind them and for -whose benefit they are making such heavy sacrifices aro not forgetting them. If it were only to commemorate the splendid example of Anthony Wilding, tennis players could do nothing elso'but support this effort to the greatest possible extent.

A Patriotic "Hoeing" Party, Though only a small "bee"—fifteen Maori ladies—Thursday's _ was one of the hardest working and jollicsfc working beos that has been on the potato patch of Kowhai Park, states the Wanganui "Chronicle." Tho Maori ladies of tho Lady Liverpool Fund Committee were out 'to "do thoir bit" in hoeing, and they displayed from tho start a determination to see through tho job given them. Throughout tho work was a. continuous flow of fun, "chaff," laughter, song, and haka. A Maori maiden lato for work arrived in a cab, followed immediately by a motor with a pair of Maori Indies. Eight away they were welcomed in tho goad old Maori style, the hnps boing, used as spears in the haka. Tea-time, at which Mcsdames Chisholm and Sutherland acted as hostesses, was a merry scene, and was led up to with a haka. After the toa a haka of thanks was givon, with a pretty song refrain led by some of the Piitiki .Choir. Work again followed. The Maori ladies thoroughly enjoyed tho outing, and are anxious to have another day.

The Camp Commandant at Foatherston acknowledges with thanks the. receipt of the following gifts which have beeii distributed to the hospitals:—Miss Rothenburg, lion, librarian Soldiers' Club, Wellington, books and magazines.; Mr. Harold Matthews, Papatahi, eggs; Mrs. Bidwill, Feathorstori, calces and flowers; Wairarapa. Women's Patriotic Committee, per Mrs. 0- Donald, Featherston, cakes and wino; Private Lβ Tracy, 32nd N.Z.F.A., flowers; Pabiatua Patriotio Committee, Pahiatua, cakes, eggs, and cornflour; Miss M'Master, Lansdowne, flowers; Mrs. M. Elgnr, Feathorston, lettuce and books; Private Hagar, 31th Specialist Company, roses; Mrs. W. Martin, Martinborough, flowors; Mrs. J. Martin, Martin borough, eggs and' strawberries; M-rs. Bidwill, Kanutara, strawberries; Mr. N. Palmer, Featherston, strawberries. •

The Commandant at Trentbam Camp acknowledges with thanks receipt of reading matter from Mr. A. Woodhead, Kaipara.

The Greytown Horticultural Show was held on Thursday in very unfavourable woathcr. The points prizes wero won as under:—Sweet peas: Mrs. Bidwill, 30; Mrs. Bunny, 19. Roses: Mrs. Bidwill. 19. Cut blossoms: Miss Jaokson, 30. Decorations: Miss Humphries, 15. Vegetables: T. Ingley, 9.

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Clara Rogers Comforts Fund. A largo and enthusiastic meeting of the General Committeo of tho Clara Sogers Comforts Fund was hold last ovoning. Reports wero received that arrangements were now practically complete in regard to the dramatic entertainment which Mr. Culford Bell's Comedy Company had so kindly agreed to givn on tho evßiiings of December 5 and ft in Urn Town Hall. A sub-committeo consisting nf Mesdames ,T. Hislop (organiser), Whitcombo, Hountreo, Ryan, Page, Newton, Sanderson, Stanton, Ilnrdcastle, Waters, Cassidy. and Misses Hawkos, M'Gill.Tingey, Clarke, and Bock, waa appointed to arrange a Flower Day to tin oalM "Wulton Flower Day," on Wednesday, December 5. It was roported that already a large number oi promises of flowers, sweets, and produco had boon received, and iudciiifrl'j' tlio interest already evinced in tho '<lay thoro was no doubt that, given good weather, success was assured. Tho Y.M.C.A. had penerously rffored its motor-car for tbo dny, and the committee' was hopfl'iil that other frionds would jiko assist in that direction. Slossrs. Ilarcourt and Co. bad consented to reenivo all (lowera, ets., at.rooms, l.l)o Lambton Quay. Tlie conimittoc. asks friends desirous of making contributions to rammunicatp with Mrs. J. Hislop (telepliono 1529).

The wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Hart, Masterton, of Mr. Harold John Cooper, of Opaki, eldest son of Mr. J. T. Cooper, of Te Ore Ore, and Miss Thurza Mary Hart, youngest daughter of Mr. John Hart. The Rev. J. A. Hosking performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by Miss Annie Louisa lteeve, of To llehunga, as bridesmaid. Mr. Norman Cooper was bost man. The Wadestown branch of the Women's Notional Reserve (of which Mrs. Willis is president) was in charge of the Wellington lied Cross Shop yesterday. An amount of £135 was realised, and die ladies are to bo congratulated upon tb.o very successful results of their effort. The stall for home-made cakes was quite one of the features of the day, a great variety of cakes of all descriptions, with homemade bread, scones, etc., being offered for sale. The flowers, too, were very beautiful, and as usual met with keen demand.

The trousseau which is being raffled for the Terraces' Day at the Wellington Red Cross Shop is to bo on view in one of Mr. Herb Price's windows, Willis Street, on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. It is only necessary to seo it once to bo dosirous of scouring tickets, and when it was Been in Miss Abraham's windows a little while ago a great number of tickets were sold. At the present time- there aro many prospective brides, and they and others should most certainly not miss the opportunity of seeing the trousseau, in which is included the daintiest of garments.

As a result of .the bazaar which was held in the Moore Bios. , Hall, johnsonville, during the past two days, in aid of the new churofi building fund, a sum of about £250 (net) has been realised. This very satisfactory amount is almost entirely duo to tlie enthusiasm and energy of the ladies in charge of the stalls and their helpers.

The last packing of gift parcels-for this year by the Countess of Liverpool Fund workers will take place in the Town Hall on Thursday, and all helpers are reminded that their assistance will be greatly appreciated.

On Friday tlio Swankers' Club OVanganui) forwarded £200 .to the High Commissioner to provide comforts for the New Zealand prisoners of war, .states the Wanganui "Chronicle." The Swankers' Club wns inaugurated in May, 1916. To date tho club has raised £3000 for patriotic purposes. Of the amount £250 lias been distributed among the New Zealand nurses, and £2750 for tho ltd Cross.

KNITTING SOCKS FOR SOLDIERS. The condition of things as we find them tn-doy demands strict economy, both in limo ami money; this is embodied in that combination ofJ usefulness, THE KNITTING MA.CniNE, so indispensable in helping to.supply the needs of the men who are doing so mnch for us. Can be easily learned'by mother and daughter, au,rit or ewoethenrt. Write for catalogue and full particulars to the 6clo agents, Oscar Howett and Co., s(i Cuba Street, Wellington.—Advt.

For artistio floral work ring 'Phone 2409, or write to Miss Pcole, 70 Manners Street. Wedding bouquets, wreaths, crosses, baskets, etc., executed in tho choicest flowers in the, latest designs, Now ready, beautiful boxea of fresh violets, packed for posting to any part of the Dominion, from 2s. upwardv\-Advt.