SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 225, 11 June 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Levin. ! TJio wedding took place in St. Mary's Church. Levin, on Juno 3, of Miss Maude Victoria M'Gonagle, youngest daughter of Mr. Robert. M'Gonagle, Levin, to Mr. A. C. Holt Collins, u member of the Mniu Body of iho New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and eldest son of Mr. Collins, of Napier. Tho bride, who was KU'.en away by her only .brother, Mr. C. G. M'Gonagle, woro a frock of cream crepo do chine and georgette, with pearl embroideries and a veil of Brussels not arranged in mob-cap fashion, with a coronet of orange blossoms. Miss Olive Clare (niece), wearing lavender crepe do chine, and a black panne hat, was bridesmaid, and little Miss Dnwu M'Gonagle nnd Miss Clairo Childs (nieces), wearing pretty pink frocks with rosebuds, were flower-girls. Mr. Gerald Howes, of Napier, was best man. The ceremonv was performed by the Rev. Ford-Hiffehmsoii, and the service was fully, choral, Mr. Howard Andrew, cousin of the bride, playing the organ. A reception was subsequently held at Miss M'Kegg's . tearooms, and later Mr. and Mrs. Holt Collins left, by motor, the bride travelling in a nigger brown costume and hat to -match. Sympathetic Gretchens Rebuked. .. The "Frankfurter Zeitnng". .recently drew the attention of its readers to the following warning:— Female inhabitants of houses adjacent to camps of officer prisoners of war hero have repeatedly attempted to enter into communication with tho imprisoned officers and even to' throw them things. Thanks, however, to the sharp look-out kept by the authorities on tho ennip the attempts in each case were frustrated. The guilty persons, who belong to all classes of society and are of various ages, were discovered. Whilst th-: police authorities have hitherto considered sharp reprimands as sufficient warning in the belief that such unconsidered acts were due to a foolish desire for. sensation, in future such conduct, win be visited by very severe legal penalties and public exposure (Brandmarkung). These penalties will i furthermore be imposed without discrim- j ination on all who may render themselves guilty of such lack of self-respect. |

Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Burton (Auckland) are visiting Wellington.

Tho many friends of the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, will be glad to hear that yesterday there was a" slight improvement in her condition. It is now a little more thun a week since she was lirst seized with a chill, and 6o severe was its nature that it will bo some time before sho will bo able to be about again.

Mrs. Price, of Sydney (widow of the late Colonel Price), who has been on an extended tour of the Dominion, is visiting Palmerston North, and is the guest of Mrs. 0. A. Jorgonsen.

A children's party, organised by the Masterton branch of tho Society for the Health of Women and Children, was given in the Municipal Hall, Masterton, on Saturday evening, and was a brilliant success. The Maypole and other dances organised by Mrs. Kendall were a sourco of great delight to the children, and later on came various games, which were entered into with great zest. The Masterton Municipal Silver' Band provided excellent music, and not the least of the pleasures to tho youthful guests was tho duiuly supper which was provided by the hostesses.

The death took place at. the residence of hoi: daughter, Mrs. E. .1. Boale. of Masterton, last Tuesday, of Mrs., Mary Gertrude Manson, relict of tlitf late Mr. Peter Manson, of Palmerston North, and an early settler, wno will be lyinembered by a largo number of residents ot tho Palmerston and Feildiug districts. It is forty-four years sinco Uic deceased lirsi. settled in Palmerston, and shortly after her arrival she was married to Mr. Peter Manson, and took up her residence at Terrace End. About six years later her husband died, leaving her with two daughters. Mi's. E. J. Beale, of Masterton, and Mrs. G. E. Haggitl, of Fcilding. A few years ago Mrs. Manson went to live at Paekakariki, and later removed to Masterton, wlien her daughter, Mrs. Bea;e, was married. Tho late l.'rs. Manson had considerable landed int'ir-vi-in Palmerston and Feilding, "Sutton's Corner" being one of the freeholds which she owned in Feilding.

'I'Jic "Keep-on .League" in Napier had a big (lav on Saturday in connection with the Bed Cross Shop, a special effort being nmilc for the purpose, of raising funds for an ambulance for tho Red Jersey workers in France. Beforo lunch time over .£2OO were taken. Mrs. Lowry was in charge of tho day.

Threo women now sit in the provincial Jiegi&latnres; of Canada. Of these, two (Mrs. M'Kinney and Miss M'Adams) hold seats in the' Lestislftturo of Manitoba,' while Mrs. Ralph Smith has iust. been returned to tho Legislature of British Columbia.

Mrs. Kircher and Mrs. Green, of Seatoun. will be in charge of the Woodward Street Red Cross Shop on AYednesday. 'J. hey expect, to have a, good supply of llowers, home-made cakes, sweets, etc.

Contributions to the Countess of Livorpool Fund have been received from the following :-M,'i. Leach, Unit Patriotic Guild, Miss M'Gowan. K. Steele, Mrs. Bnumgarl, T-'anucvirko Patriotic Society, Mrs. Lindsay, Miss M'Gowan, Eastbourne Countess of Liverpool Fund, G.F.S. Lodge, Foxton Patriotic Guild, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Bon-den, Mrs. A. Myers, Fongawm 'Red Cross Guild, Lady Hector, Miss Bright, Mrs. Date (Khandallah). Mrs. gladden and Misses Sladden, Mis.s Medley, Ladies' G-.-iki, Ohakuno "Junction.

• In response lo tho appeal niado by the Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund to tho various schools throughout the district for monetary assistance to the Soldiers' Christmns Pudding Fund, the following amounts to 1 dale arc acknowledged.:—Putara School, 145.; Alfrodton .School, 16s.j Makuri (Fahiatun), .£1 Is.; Newtown School (per Mr. Parkinson), •Cli; Waihokekc (near Carterton), £\ 155.; Akitio School, ss.

Contributions to the Countess of Liverpool Gilt Soldiers' Parcel Fund are as follow:—Otaki, ,£3; Countess of Liverpool Fund, Eastbourne, ,£2 Cluno parcels): : .wr. Sladden, Potone (for trench comforts), jil; Waverley parcels, J:5; Ohakune (April and Mav), J?13: Parnparaumn Ladies' Guild (per Mrs. Uiullield), M 10s.; Mrs. C. R. Smith, 10s.; Mrs. Marmont, 55.; Olinkunc Junction, J.'2; Girls' Bed Cross. Bulls, „C 1; Otaki, Jtf,

The average women oj' to-day little knows that an exquisite skin is easily within her reach. Adopt the light preparations immediately and drop using the cheap and wrong. How is it (hat Miss Milsom's preparations are i'orgiiip ahead. Call or write, and she will tell yon. Oue jar of Cultene Skin Food (reg. :te.) will prove its value. Try a littlo before retiring, for it is ; a night cream—wash next day with Milsom'sMild Herbal Soap (Is.), then rub as directed a little Cultene Balm (reg. 3s. 6d.j, which i 9 a day cream. Dust' face lightly with Milsom'a Hygienic Face Powder— a 6kin food in powder form—all shades (2s. fld. and is. Gd.). This simple homo treatment preserves the skin from roughness caused by wintry exposure, ami positively prevents blackheads, large pores, and other disfigurements, leaving the skin nourished, soothed, ami b?autifully fino in texture. Tho Cultcno Skin pre- ' positively discourages the growth of hair, so dreaded by all. Consult ro hair work and hair troubles. Miss Milsoni, 91 Willis Streot. Telephone 8H —Advt.

Death of a Noted Woman's Advocate. The "Manchester Guardian'' announces the death in March of Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke W'olslenholme-Elmy, at the age of eighly-foiir. Mrs. WolstenholmoKlmy's mime is best known in connection with the agitation for the Parliamentary suffrage for women. Throughout her life she laboured- ardently in this cause, her interest losing none'of its keenness as yenrs advanced. Mrs. Klmy's life occi pied the period which lay between the Reform Act of 1532 and the greater one of 1918. Sho lived just long enough to hear the good news, that the vote had been granted to women. Her mother was the '/laughter of a Lancashire cotton spinner ami her father was a Wosleyan minister. Her brother was fir. Joseph Wolstenholme, the eminent mathematician of Christ's College, Cambridge. "Before Sirs. Klmy married sho did lino work ;ts a schoolmistress, first at Boothstown, near Worsley, and later at Moody Hall, Congleton. She was a pioneer and a teacher far in advance of her time. With Mrs. Helberger and Miss Pilcher, of Manchester, slie succeeded in persuading Cambridge University to institute the local examinations for schools, (hereby serving the most useful purpose of raising {.lie standard of attainment in learning and leaching. She was a realist in education and in life, and quickly detected any sham.

In 1872 she gavq up school work and moved to London that sho might have a better chance of success in working for justice to be done to women. Sho worked heart and soul with Lydin Becker and Josephine Butler, and to their efforts must in large measure bo attributed the passing of the Married Women's Property Act and the repeal of the CD. Acts. She never wearied in her advocacy of the franchise being granted to women. In 187f she married Sir. Ben Elm'y, a crape manufacturer, of Congleton, and to him she owed much in the help ho gave her in all her work for the good of women. He predeceased her by twelve jeans.

Miss Strachan is temporarily editing the Westport "News," in the absence oi her brother, Mr. S. Strachan.

Mrs. M. E. Bannister, of Sydney (formerly a resident of Palmerston North), who arrived in New Zealand in March, and has been touring the North Island, is at present on a visit to Palmerston North, and is the guest of Mro. W. Rowlands, of Victoria Street.

Mrs. Kiele (Napier) is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. A. M. Johnson and Mrs. Tripe are visiting Rotorun.

On June 1 a very quiet wedding was solemnised by the Rev. ,1. Reed Glasson at the Congregational Church, Wellington Terrace, when Miss Edith M. Riehardson, youngest daughter of the late J. JL Richardson, 132 M'ellington Terrace, was married to Mr. Harold P. Poole,.of Stourport, England. The bride wore a navy costume and navy hat, and carried a dainty bouquet. The presents included a handsome silver tea and coffee service, and oak tray, presented byMessrs. Rowley and Gill- Only immediate relatives wcro present, at the ceremony.

Mr?. Margaret Lucy Orhell. widow of (he late Mr. Frank A. Orbell, died at her residence. Church Street East, Palmerston North, on Saturday. The late Mrs. Orbell arrived here in the early days. Slie had been an invalid for a number of years. Tho lato Mrs. Orbell was a daughter of the lato Mr. John Adolphus I'ow, barrister, 'J'ho Strand, London, and niece of the Into Mr. Charles K. Few, K.C., of "Wolsey Grange," Esher. Surrey. She leaves a family of eleven, seven girls and four l»ys:-Mrs. li. H. liawke (Auckland), Mrs. Prendercast Hubbard (Fitzherbert), Mrs. W. Ci. Hand-Newton (Napier), Mrs. David Crowe (Pahiatua), Misses Edith, Florence, and Frances Orbell (Palmerston North). Messrs. Frank (New Plymonth), Leslie (Timaru), Stanley (Auckland), and C. H. Few Orbell (Palmerston North).