WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 204, 17 May 1918, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By Imoqem.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in Auckland

The wedding took place in St. .Mary's Church, Paruoll, Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon of Miss Thelma Bloomfield, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. If. Bloomfieid, lo Lieutenant Charles Cockburu Milts, youngest son of Mr. ami Mrs. A. 11. Miles, of Wellington. Tho bride, in the absence of her father in England, was given away by lier uncle, Mr. G. K. Bloomfieid, and woro a dress of palo cream Spanish luce over ninon, the train also being of lace and ninon, caught with liny clusters of orango blossom. Tho plain tulle veil was kept in place by a silver bund ami sprays of orango hlcssom, and a sheaf of cream chrysanthemums tied with tulle was carried.. The,four bridesmaids in aftondanco were Miss Neville Thorno George, Miss 11. Miles, Miss L. Leatliam, and Miss P. Bloomfield. who all woro pnlo pink aecordeon-pleatcd georgette frocks, the bodices embroidered with pale blue lk'ads, and sailor-hats of black panno trimmed each with a chou of bluck tulle. Starves of pink tulle gave the finishing (oncli, mid sheaves of blue delphinium and palest pink chrysanthemums tied with pink tulle wero carried. Captain G. Williams was the best man, and tho ceremony was performed by tho Von. Archdeacon M'Murray. A reception was subsequently held at the residence of tho bride's parents. Swimming Carnival. At the meeting of the stnlls committees in connection with tho swimming carnival to be held at the Public Tepid Swimming Baths ou May 21, it was pointed out that the response in connection with the cake, sweats, Rowers, produce, bends and fancy goods stalls lmd been very good indeed, and tho function promises to bo a success. Tho swimming part of the carnival, tho programme of wl|ich is in tho hands of Messrs. A. M. Farnall sntl IV. C. Collier, is also receiving splendid support from swimmers, with the result that many keen contests aro assured. There will bo competitive swimming and diving events, comic swimming events, and much merriment should be created by tho antics of the. clown specially engaged. Tho following are the committees on the various stalls: —Cako stall: Mesdames A. Wilson, G. A. TroiiD. Bruce Christie.' J. S. M'Laurin, Misses M'Lcod and Cable. Sweets stall: Mesdames Lachmtinu, /,, T. WiUkfns, and MTellan, Misses h'othenberg, M. M'Lcod, and Yeitch. Flower stall: Mesdames Barrett, C. S. Moore, J. S. M'Kerrow, and Mic-s Barron. Produce stall: Mesdames J. Hislop, W. S. Moot-house, 8011, Stanton, Carr, Meier, M'Eldownev, Brown, and Miss Gilchrist. Beads: Mrs. Koso and Mrs. Moore. Fancy goods: Mesdames Gibbons, Redgravo, and Tail junr. '

.Mrs. Douglas Mackersoy, who has arrived from England, is staying with Mrs. Mackersoy, at "Wyncliffe," Khandallah.

Tho stall for the rale of flowers and produce, which had its stand at tho Lambton Quay and Kelburn Avenue junction, did good business yesterday. Tho stallholders were intimately connected with the Press of Wellington, and they are extremely grateful to residents of Nelson for tho generous gifts of flowers and vegetables which had been sent to Wellington to aid the cause of tho Red Jersey and the Red Crass, iper medium of the Press baby. During the day gifts of very beautiful chrysanthemums and other flowers were also brought in from l'orirna and other districts around Wellington. Tho resulting funds should bo oi material assistance to the cause.

Miss Lorimer, principal of tho Nelson Girls' College, is visiting Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Captain Richard Watkin Richards, M.C., Royal Welsh Fusiliers, .youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R, S. Richards, of Glascoed, Llangollen, North Wales, and Elaine, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Raymond, of ftt St. George's Square, London, und Invercargill.

Mrs. M'Gavin is staying with tho Rev. T. . and Mrß. M'Donald, "The Grange," Opawa.

Tho street sale which has been organised by Mrs. Pomare in aid of the Maori Baby promises many attractions. Two stalls have been arranged, one in front of tho Kelburn Avenue and another at the Willis and Boulcott Streets corner, nt which home-mado cakes and sweets, peanuts, flowers, ferns, Maori kits, mats, and poi; balls will bo"sold at reasonable prices. In charge of the Kelburn stall will bo Mrs. Pomare, and at the other will be Mrs-. Love. In addition arrangements have been made for concert parties in tho streets, tho members of which will perform the over ottractivo poi dances. The proceeds are for the Red Cross and Red Jersey funds, through tho medium of tho Maori baby, and it is hoped that tho organisers of the day will meet with much support. Contributions of flowers, sweets, cakes, etc. will bu greatly appreciated.

The monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home was hold at tho home, Brittomarfc Street, on Tuesday. Miss Archibald, president, was in tho chair. The matron reported the health of the children to be good. The children had been kindly invited to (lie entertainment at tho Town Hall on May 11; all were able to go, and enjoyed themselves very much. Gifts aro gratefully acknowledged from Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Knowlos, Lambton Tearooms, Hurcomb and Sons, Island Bay Church. St. BanmbasV. .'Rosenoath), St. Cuthbert's (Berhampore). Mrs Elder (Wnikanac), Miss Luke, Miss -Vrchibald, Hawko's Bay 'Fisheries, Mrs Rutherford, Miss Young, "A Friend" (Islam; Buy), 10a.

.On Tuesday evening hist a concert was ?n! M i'\ ih n lsland Bu -V Methodist Church by tho members of the Taranaki Street Methodist Choir, undor the conductorship of Mr. H. Temple Whit* A large and appreciative audience attended A very fine programme- was submitted, including solos, ducts, recitations male qunrtols, and part-songs, whi.-'h was thoroughly enjoyed. The prpcoeds were in aid of the Island Bay Mt'thodist Church renovation fund.

!he Berhampore branch of tlio Women 8 National Reserve, under Mrs Watt entertained the members of tho club for wives and families of soldiers and sailors on Friday afternoon. The mimical programme, arranged by jr rs M Ariiß and Mrs. Jlonanl, and performed by their pupils, was great!--- cniove-1 &nd appreciated by all. '

A face powder thai Jias made her famous. Ui« MUsom's Hygienic Race I'owdor in nil shade*-, 2s. (Id, nnd Is fid \ delightful and delicatcly-made preparation of groat comfort and most soothing (o the user. It is so manufactured as to gradually mipurt its porfiuno in a manner so much desired, leaving a smooth yot non-shiny surface always. Guaranteed will sooth and immediately improvo the most faded skin. Chocks profnso perspiration and removes that objectionable shiny look so dreaded by all. Inquire for Faco Creams for day or night use; which even if used continuously positively discourages the growth of hair on tho face if any; also all hair foods, cronms, and lotions. JTairwork of every description. Detection defied. Jliss Milsom, 91-Willis Street (opp. Skortt's Pioturo Theatre), 'l'hono 814.—Advt.

Glimpses of New York. Writing from Now York to a WellingInn relative a New Zealand lady says:— "We luivo dono with tlio zero weather and (ho heutless and workless MonduyH, but tho food restrictions are not relaxed, rather thu reverse. Wo havo got down to war bread, sometimes called tho 'Victory loaf,' but tho uamo does not make it more palatable. Peonlo cannot get round tho Federal authorities by making their own bread; with every purchase of Hour a definite 'luantily of.other cereals must bo . purcmsod. The Socialists, pacifists, pro-Gonnans, etc., who for the tinio being are in unholy alliance, aro the only people who growl. I beliovo tho only thing that would make nil tho people growl all tho time would bo tho (dosing of the candy shops. You can buy chocolate from barrows and stalls on tho fitreots. Sometimes it is in glass cases, but quite as often, exposed to tho dust uf the street. In all the subway stations nro 'ceiit.-in-the-slot' machines, where you can get chewing material of somo kind or another—chocolates, 'life-savers,' gum, or what-not—to sustain you en roule, and I have been in a long, filled citrringo where every pair of jaws worked furiously. You can read energy even in the way they chew. "In scholastic circles there seem, to bo tho samo grievances as elsewhere— inadequate salaries, pig-headed authorities, Tsar-inspeolors, unappreciativo parents. Not a great distanco from hero is a. 6plcndid secondary school, the "Washington Irving High School. Jt has classes every night for women and girls, but I do not think they have compulsory attendance. Public lectures aro given twico a week. I went on two occasions, but was woefully disappointed in tho lectures themselves. The entrance door opens on to an imposing corridor or hall, whore at present is an exhibition of really good pictures. I imagine thcro i 8 always an artistic exhibition of somo kind to be seen. There was an immenso fircplaco with gas logs burning cheerfully and plenty of comfortable seabs. It seemed a sort of club-room for the neighbourhood. Crossing tho corridor one entered a largo, airy theatre, with tip-up chairs and a gallery. The entertainment which was given at the time began with a good organ recital, and a girl sang two songs. Then began a lecture- mislcadingI ly announced us 'Burke, tho Friend of tho American Colonies.' Misleading advertisements and unpunctuality are tho curses of this country. I suppose the authorities aro of tho opinion that a lot is being done for the elevation of tho masses when they see tho list of attrac-tively-tilled lectures, but they would not sit out one of them, I am convinced. It seemed a splendid opportunity thrown away; for evidently the people like to got out of their homes into pleasant surroundings in the evening." An Afternoon Tea at the Pioneer Club. An afternoon tea was given in tho J'ioncer Club yesterday by Mrs. A. .T. Willis, when friends of her daughter, Sister Ida Willis, R.R.C., had an opportunity of renewing past, associations. Thero was a largo gathering which included Lady Stout, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. W. Nathan, Mrs. Bridge, Sirs. Haywood, Mrs. Tvogear, Miss. Hard)', Mrs. and Miss Morris, Nurse Kitching, Sister Clialmer, Airs, Bcthune, Mrs. Herbert, ami Mrs. Wiilis's other daughters—Mrs. (leach, Mrs. Mownl, Mrs. Will Lawson, and Mrs. Hubbard.

A matter that Now Zealand women, and New Zealand nurses in particular, must foel very proud of is that Sister Willis, after her period of activo servico in Samoa, Egypt, England, and France, is able to join with many others in heartily commending her iellow-countvy-men and women for their courago and ability. Tho "theatre training" which is given to every nurso trained in NewZealand has proved invaluable, and caused surprise to the medical authorities of other parts of the Empire, as it appears there ,to be the custom to train only a certain nunibor of nurses for operations, ,It added to the value of the New Zealand juirses that overy one could attend surgical operations efficiently. In tho has, pitals nearest to the firing lino great work goes on, sisters, nurses, doctors, and orderlies being at times as much as three days and nights on duty -with practically no rest, Many times, when surgical cases came in thick and , fast for operations, a cup of coffee would just be tuken hastily, actually in the theatre, no ono grudging fatigue or trouble in so great a cause.

Mrs. Russell Grace has Tetumed to Wangauui from a visit to Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Miss Mollie Dcller, youngest daughter of Mrs. Deller, "Bushcroft," Carterton, to Sergeant-Major Donald A. Kennedy, of 'i'renthaiu and Duncdin.

Mrs. Oriana F. Wilson, who was awarded tho distinction of Commander of the Order of the British Empire, is the widow of Dr. Edward A. Wilson, tho scientist who perished with Captain Scott near tho South Pole. She had done a great deal of work in connection with that expedition, and when tho war broko out at once offered her sorvices in connection with New Zealand, for which country she had a natural predilection. Hot distinction has been bestowod mainly in connection with her work as honorary secretary of tho Hospital Comforts Committee.

| Tho entertainment which is to bo given in the Grand Opera House this evening, and for whioh Miss Gladys Campbell is providing half of the programme, is of an especially attractive nature, and should attract a large audience. A variety of very charming dances will ba given by Miss Campbell's pupils, including some which wore first made familinr to Wellington people by "The Magic Carpet" production. Mis9,Ncsta Cooke, Miss Frances Muter, Miss N. Phipson, and others are dancers from whom much is always expected, and in addition will be given tho Huntsmen's and Spinners' dance, and "Le ■ Printemps," an Arabesque executed by a bevy of charming dancers. For the othor part of the prograiuo some of Wellington most popular artists are contributing items, • among them being Miss Terest M'Enroo, Miss Cnldow, Miss Nola Haybittle, Messrs. L. Barnes, Martin Duff, Herbert E. Wood, and B. O'Connor. Mr. Frank Johnstono will play a 'collo solo, an orchestra under Mr. Moschini will play the overtures, and accompaniments will bo playde by Mr. Harold Whittle. During the evening home-made sweets will bo sold, the stall being in charge of Mrs. Darling and Mrs. Keith Kirkcaldie, who have organised supplies of delicious sweets for tho occasion. The funds are for the Red Gross and Red Jersey funds.

THE SILVER WEDDING OF KING GEORGE HIS MAJESTY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OP A GIFT. London, May 15. Lord Stamfordham, Private Secretary to His Majesty the King, has written to tho Lord Mayor of Loudon stating that Their Majesties are touched by London's generous wish to present them with a niomento to commemorate their silver wedding. Their Majesties feel that in war time nothing should be diverted from charitable purposes, but they are led to inako an exception to receive a gift only from the capital of the Empire— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

[The King and Queen were married on July 6, 1893.]