SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 282, 17 August 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at New Plymouth, The wedding was solemnised at St. Mary's Church, New Plymouth, on Wednesday of Miss Alix Keynton Warren, second daughter of the late Henry Alexander Warron, 8.N.Z., and of Airs. WiUTCU-'i'aucred (N.l'.), to Mr. Maxwell Harper Lepper, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harper Bryson Lepper, of Lepperton, Taranaki. The bnde was given atv-iy by her mother, und wore- a dress of white crepe de chine, with whiio maraboit feather cape and a .vhite ,picture hat to match, trimmed with tulle. She was attended by two bridesmaids—her sister, Miss Toi Warron, who woro a sapphire Who cloth lrock trimmed with military silk, and.blue straw hat, and her small niece, June Emery, who wore a turquoiss blue velvet coat trimmed with blaclc silk cord, and a black velvet picture hat. The best man was Mr. Ernest Cu(field (in uniform), who was on iimil leave from camp. Mrs. Warren-Tan-ered (mother of the bride) .woro a costumo of navy, gabardine, with a black marabout feather cape and black taffeta silk hat. Mrs. Gilbert Emery (Sydney), sister of the bride, was in a navy blue coat frock, with natural wolf furs, and block high-crowned straw hat. Mrs. Lepper wore a black costume, furs, and a violet hat, and Mrs. Ernest Cutiield (sistor of iho bridegroom) a fawn gabardine costume and navy straw hat lined with piuk. After the ceremony the wedding parry motored.to tho home- of the bride's mother, Westown, where the wedding breakfast wis held. The tables had been daintily arranged with pale blue and pink streamers and violete, with here and there a kewpie. Later in the day the bride ami bridegroom left by motor for tho north. Wellington Red Cross Shop. A huge number of people visit >d tho shop yesterday, and tho J-'horndon girls have every reason to be pleased with the result of the'day anil tlio ycnai'al iniweat which was shown in their woru.

Tlio stalls, wero plentifully ii'Jotl with good things, and very soou all ware sold. Thero was a quantity of meat and vegetables, and the hoine-raado cakes were especially good, also the- sweets, which are always an attraction. Tho dainty needlework, of which a very great deal consisted of orders, was very much admired and found ready purchasers. Tho nion's outfit, which had created n great deal of interest, was won by Mr. Blair (No. 5522). This raffle added si considerable sum to the day's takings, and Miss Lulu Dyer, who was tho organiser and promoter of it, is to bo congratulated on its success. Those'taking part in this very successful day wero the Misses Shirtclilfc, Stott, M. Joseph. L. Dyer, Brien, Balcombc Brown, Marchbanks and Knight. Tho largo sum of over .£l3O lias been raised by this day, and the organisers should feel well satisfied. Miss Clara Rogers at Oatlands. A member of the Clara Eogcrs Comforts Fund Committee in Wellington has received tho following letter iroiri Miss Sogers, who is at tho Y.M.C.A., Hutt at Oatlands Drive. Weybridge {Surrey) :— . "Wo had the first of our river trips for convalescents to Windsor last Tuesday. It was a" glorious day, and with a good party and an extra treat for the 'bluo boys" in the way of a good dinnor and tea-, ovorything went splendidly. Many of them got through tho castle, but those who did not visited Eton College and St. , George's 'Chapel, and thoroughly enjoyed tho sights. Tho Scotch and tho N.Z.'s aro great pals always, much more so than tho English Tommies..

II is a very anxious timo we are passing through, ■ and one sometimes wonders when and how the end will come. AVoWill win and bo a better people for tho purging wo are getting, but as a nation we aro a long way from our knees and must come down before God will give us the victory. Wo are paying a big price, but the Hun a greater. Germany is everywhere so wormed into our nation that it has hampered so, considerably our every move. You will see the latest case is that of a big steel magnate and ex-mayor of Sheffield, quite an old man, but trnsted because ho has been naturalised. Another lesson learned, ! hope.

"It will soon be three years sinco I left y<ra! It has been a timo of great pi-nerienrp. sweet ami bitter combined. The privilege is one of the greatest events in my life, and I only hope Me little bit I have been able to do will count for flomethjn? in the livrs cf tho boys who havo given so much for us.

"T.nfely T We '-ntl n visil from Mr. Hughes and Mr. Hay. The latter from France. I nsked them when my turn for France whs coming, and (o niy siiyprisi> they both say as soon ns the work in Paris and Staples develops. Tho latter place would bo the Inistet snnt j,Uiimi«l> Pi>vi<= «>nnid be Hip bost fV eight-seeine. However, as lam not on a. joy stunt, you may be sure I will be qtiitfi h.-wwv anywhere if I can be of ase to the boys."

The monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home was held at the home, Brittomarfc Street, on Tuesday. Miss Archibald presided. Tho matron reported the children were all well. Gifts wero gratefully acknowledged from the following:—The Ford Co., Mrs. Knowles, Miss Archibald, M'Gruer, Bone and Co. (Havera), Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Hoby, Mrs. 51. A. Williams, who has always taken a. kindly interest in the home, donated £1, also two pictures. Tho gift tea ■will be held at the home on Wndnesday, September 4, and there will bo cukos and sweets, as well as flowers, for sale. ■ ■

The committee of the Patriotic Calra Eoom thanks the following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdames Isaacs, Cnmnhell, Meek, Fobnes, Knrsley, A. Williams, Eickirdson, Gavin, "Anonymous," and the Misses M'Kpllar, Richardson, Perry, von. Dndel'wn, Nation, Kirkcaldie, Macintosh, Hall (2), Wheelor. ■

The following ladies will bo in charge of tho Navy League offices next week:— Monday, Mrs. Luke und Miss Cable; Tuesday, the secretary; Wednesday— Morning Mrs. Larnach, afternoon Mrs. ■Buxton; Thursday, Mrs. Harding; Friday, the "Spinuery" ladies.

Tho engagement is announced of 2nd Lioutenant C. ■ H. Snow, returned from the front on duty, and Miss. M. G. Baillie, daughter of the lato Mr. T. D. H. Baillio, and grand-daughter of Colonel W. D. H. Baillie, M.L.C.

Mrs. Westall (Napier) has been appointed work superintendent in the workshops at tho Oatlands Section of No. i New Zealand Goncral Hospital, states a London correspondent on Juno 25. Under the auspices of the New Zealand War Contingent Association various kinds of handiwork aro taught in this instiution to wounded and convalescent men. Hitherto it lias been in charge of Mrs. Wood, as honorary instructor.

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Wellington Girls' College Concert. A largely attended concert, in aid oi the Ramabai Mission, was held at tho Wellington Girls' Col lego yesterday ovening. A varied programme had been ar-,, ranged for the occasion, and met with much appreciation from the audience. Tlic following contributed: The College Glee Club (under, tho direction of Miss Newman), "La Donna E. Mobile" (Verdi), and later on in the evening the club sang "Spring Flowers.' , Recitations wore given by K. Shirer, J. Meadows, G. Garshook, including that of "Gay Gordon," in which S. Neilson, M. Mitchinson, and S. Mileai took part, also a eceno from "Julius Caesar," nerformed by A. Smith, D. Donnelly, *M. Mllesi, and N. Hutchinson. An action song, "The Burlesque Band," was performed by tho juniors, and another, "Lavender Blue/' by the kindergarteners. E. Fossette, G. Uaine, U. Key worth, and F. Churchill contributed a quartet, and F. Henry a violin solo. A one-timn favourite, "I Don't Want to Play in Your Yard," in duet form, was givon bv D. Bedkober and L. Trengrove. The " coneluding item was a 'little comedy entitled "Let Me Feel Yow Pulse," in which tho following took part with much success: A. Harverson, C. Leah, Dawson. G. Raine, J. Wade, and C. Wilkinson. The girls who contributed elocutionary items were the pupils of Mrs. Hartshorn, mistress of elocution at the college. Of material assistance in.adding to the proceeds of the entertainment were stalls for the sale of sweets and flowers, the former having been niost effectively decorated with black and white, and the latter also looking charming with its wealth of blooms. Y.W.C.A. Motes. Next Thursday at thc'Y.W.C.A. Miss Edith Howes, author of "Sun's Babies," "Tho Cradle- Ship," and "Eainbow Children," will givo a talk on "Tho Fascination of the Beacli." How wonderful are tho revelations of Nature to those who can read! There is much to be learned from the forms of life met with on the beacli that will make tho seaside walk ill futuro teem with now interest. Forms of life vary according to the tide and to the shallows and deptlis. The Y.W.C.A. Club-room will bo open to the- public on Thursday evening, 60 that Miss Edith Jlowcs's messngo from Nature may bo availed of by as many as tho Y.W.C.A. hall will accommodate.

The musical part of the programme tonight at t.lw Y.W.C.A. will bo supplied by somo of tho members of the Victoria College Glee Club. Miss Still will be in oliargo ■of the programme, and an especially good time o£ games and fun is expected.

Miss E. L. Perkins, who.has for tho past eight years" been working in the Egyptian General Mission, will speak at tho Y.W.C.A. on Sunday afternoon. Miss Perkins arrived in New Zealand five weeks ago, but she has only just reached Wellington. Her work in Egypt has been of an educational character, and sho has boon located for some time in the Land of Goschen, four miles north-east of Cairo. An interesting feature of Miss Perkins's recent experiences has been her work amongst the soldiers, both in entertaining the men and conducting (ho reI ligious meetings.

Major W. H. Pettit, N.Z.M.C., lectured to a crowded audionco of women and girls at tho Y.W.C.A. on Thursday ovening. His subject, "Tho Power of Womanhood," was dealt with idealistically and practically. Tho speaker emphasised tho need of sex education by mothers and by teachers, and the need for girls to hold their self-respect unblemished, not only for their own honour, but in order to help tho men to hold trno to their highest standard of chivalry. At tho conclusion of tho lecture thanks to Major Pettit were expressed by Mis 3 Marjorio Nickolls for the audience, by Miss Hunt, M.A.. for tho Educational Committee, u.id by Mrs. Pearson for the Y.W.C.A. Board of Directors.

The St. John Ambulance Brigado and Red Cross Society acknowledge with thanks goods and donations received sinco the beginning of the month from the following:—Bulls lied Cross Society, Willis Street School (per Miss Bright), Hukanui Red Cross Society, Mangapeht Red Cross, Society, Miss Mary Watson, Mrs. Foster, Miss Muir, Rongokokako School (per Miss Cameron), Feilding Red Cross Society, H.imua Red Cross, Eongoloa Red Cross Society, Girls' Club, Bulls, Nireaha Eed Crqss, Pihiuna Patriotic Guild, Otaki St. John Ambulance and Eed Cross, Eongomai Red Cross Guild, Muritai School (per Miss Cook), Auroa Ladies' Sewing Guild, "Keep-On" League, Napier, Elesthorpe Eed Gross, Wanganui St. John A.B. and Eed Cross, Petone Eed Cross Shop, ,£29 10s. 2d.; "A Mother," 2s. Gd.; Mrs. Long's party, £1 Iβ.; Porirua Mental Hospital, £1

Hostesses at the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club for tho coming week are as follow: Sunday, Mrs. Jacob Joseph; Monday, House Committee; Tuesday. Busy Bee Club; Wednesday, Unit Ladies' Patriotio Guild; Thursday, ladies of St. Mark'e Church; Friday, Mrs. G. W. Russells Saturday, National Reserve..

Passengers for Australia by the Ma> nuka this week included Misses Sargood and Mrs. Prouse. ; - .' ..

Mrs. W. Reynolds (Dunedin) is visiting Wellington, and at , present : s staying with Miss Macandre\y,,Percival Street.

Mrs. Eric Riddiford is visiting Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Miss Constance Beaumont, only daughter of Captain N. and Mrs. Beaumont, Dunedin and Lieutenant G. P. Fitzgerald, N.Z.M.C., eldest son of Dr. Fitzgerald, Dunedin. Mrs. Beaumont and hor daughter havo been engaged on munition work at Woolwich for eomo time, and at present are living near tho N.Z.F.A. camp at Ewsholt.

The hon. secretary of tho Military Hospital Corowitteo (Mrs. Q. Donald), Featherston, acknowledges with thanks gifts from ihe following:—For tho month of May: Mastcrton Eed Cross, £3; Carterfcon Sewing Guild, j6l; I'icton Red Cross, £2. The Hospital Committee provided weekly cakes and apples, sauce, pickles, chutney, assorted fruits; Paliiatua, one box comforts. For Raceconrso Hospital: Cakes and apples (weekly), two hot-water bags, salmon, sardines, one bag sugar. For the month of June-. New Plymouth Red Cross, JJt5; Mastorton Eed Cross, .£3 Provided by Hospital Committee: Cakes and apples weekly. Master.ton Rod Cross, five cush:uns; R.»v. J. G. S. Bartlctt, chicken and vegetable marrows; Pnliiatua, op.b box comforts. Racecourse Hospital: Cakes and apples weekly. For the month of July: Martinborough Rod Cross, .£6; New Plymouth Eed Cross, j>s. Provided Featherston Hospital with cakes and oranges (weekly), poultry,' gramophone records and needles, biscuits; Pahiatim, one box comforts. Racecourse Hospital: Cakes and oranges (weekly), sauce, assorted fruit, jellies, two bottles wine, biscuits, three large lamps for ward; Mrs. Knowles, 15 magazines. •

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Italian Red Cross Day, A meeting of the committee of the Tta ban Bed Cross Society was hold last night, Mr. L. 0. H. Tripp being in tho chair. A letter « read from tho honorary secretary of the Sydney Italian Bed Cross Day Fund, stating that a box of badges and buttons wa.s being presented by the Sydney society to tho Wellington society. A letter was also received from Mrs. Fiasehi, stating that at the request of the delegate of tho Italian Bed Cross, Melbourne,' she was for warding a box of Italian novelties, made in Borne, for file benefit of tho Wellington appeal. Major Sim was appointed chairman of the street collection committee, and Mr. Fuller was appointed chairman of the entertainment committee. Tt was decided to ask Mr. .1. P. Luke, C.M.G.\ who is president of the society, to preside at a meeting of all workers, which will bo called at the end of the month. Tho chairman mentioned that (i meeting of citizens is being called with reference to the Our Day Appeal;'but the Now Zealand Bed Crosi Committee had decided that the Citizens' Committee should not do arty canvassing with reference to tho Our Day .Apnea! until after the Italian Dar, on September 20, and that, after (he Italian nppeal is over he.hoped that the Italian Bed Cross Committee could assist the Our Day .Appeal Committee.. A letter Wft.i read from Miss Nathan, secretary of the New Zealand Bed Cross, informing the committee Hint the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Bel Cmss were prepared to look aftor the tea rooms at the Italian market, on Sopber 1!) and 20. (

The annual meeting of tho Pioneer Club was held at the club last evening, Lady Stout (president) occupying tho chair. Tho report and balance-sheet disclosed a satisfactory state of affairs, and the following were elected members of the committee:—Mrs. Sonnnorville, Mrs. J. C. Andersen, and Mies Edith Howes, tho remaining committee membors being Mrs. A. I?. Atkinson, Mrs. Fcild, and Miss Hejyer. Lady Stout was re-elected president. Some .discussion took place as to the re-forming' of a debating circle, which had once been a 'successful branch of the club's activities, and it was decided to hold the matter oyor for another meeting.

Miss Teresa M'Enroe took part.in the Hastings Orchestral Society's concert, which was held in Hastings last evening.

Mrs. W. Barton (Foathereton), Miss Adams and Mrs. R. W. Dtilton (Woliiiigton), Colonel W. H. S. Moorhouso (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Studholmo (Ruaiiui), Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Larm'our (Wellington), and Mr. and Mrs. X. Jβ. Crosso and Miss M. Crosso (Hawko's Bay), were passengers by the Niagara, which arrived at Auckland from Vancouver, Honolulu, and Fiji on Wo-liics-day.