WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 3, 28 September 1918, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Wedding at St, Mark's, A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mark's Church on Wednesday, the Rev. C. F. Askew officiating, when Mary Annie (Mamie) Madeley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. 1-1. Madeley, 24 Sussex Street, was married to Mr. G. F. Bourne, a returned soldier, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bourne, Pipiriki, Wanganui. The bride wore a white frock trimmed with filet lnco, and a beautiful veil with coronet of orange blossoms, a spray of which also decorated the sash. She carried a bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel M'Cormick, of Hastings, and Miss Doris Madeley, of Masterton (cousin of the bride). Both wore pretty whita frocks and black ■ hats trimmed _ with touches of bluo and pink respectively, and carried hoquets of blue and pink hyacinths and maidenhair fern. Each wore. a. gold circlet brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Little Miss Enid Glcdhill, of Hntaital,- wore a dainty white frock, and mob cap _of net and laoa, finished with yellow primroses, and carried a posy of yellow primroses. Her present from the, bridegroom was a. strt'nc: of pearls. Mr. P. Burge, of ■Wellington, acted as the- best man. The c'iurch was decorated with arum lilies Tiy members of the ''Decorative Gurln," nf which the bride was a member. After the ceremony a Dumber of gnests were entertained at Godberl; rooms by the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bourne left later for Wanganui amidst the good wishes of their many friends. Women's National Reserve. At the meeting di the' Women's National Reserve wives' Club on Friday afternoon quite a gloom was cast over ths proceedings by the sad loss to ono of the members—Mrs. W. H. Hampton—whose husband's name appeared in 'the casualty list of Friday. Mrs. Hampton has been very closely associated with tho life of the club since its inception oyer a year ago. Tho following motion of sympathy and condolence was passed at the close of the Fnday'B gathering:—"This club df soldiers' wives, desires to convey to the widow and family of tho late Private W. H. Hampton their sincere and deep |\ sympathy at the loss in action of tho brave soldier so well known to a large I circle of, friends and acquaintances as an exemplary husband and father. The examplo set. by him in volunteering to fight in the battlefields of the Empire for freedom and right to all, has by his noble sacrifice in furtheraree df his conceived principles plaoed before us an example worthy of record in tho annals of New Zealand heroes. A copy of this resolution is to be forwarded to Sir James Allen Minister of Defence." Danco Recital. A dance'recital in aid of the Red Cross Society is to be given in the Grand Opera House on October 12 and 14. The fact that tho programme is to be provided by Miss Fjstelle Bcero and her talented pupils should ensure that the entertainment will be of a high order of merit. 'Hie recital is being organised by Mrs. Massey and the ladies of tho Thorndon Red Cross Committee, and His Excellency tne Governor and the Countess of Liverpool have promised to be present. The public will be given an opportunity of having an enjoyable evening and at the samo time' assisting a worthy cause. Seats may be reserved at the Bristol. • Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Friodlandor, who have been staying in Wellington, havo gone,to Ghristehurch. Mrs. Marmaduke Bethel (Cantorbury) has arrived in Wellington. Mr 3. Lindo Levicn. of Hobson Street, is on a visit to Blenheim. r Mrs. Strachan (Napier) is staying at Warner's Hotel, Christchurch.

Dr. Margaret Craiekshanks, who has been-staying with Dr. Phillips, Feilding,'has returned to Waimate.

A meeting of blue ticket holders in connection with the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club is to be held in the club gymnasium at 5.15 on Monday.

A link with the very early days of Victoria has been sovored by the death at Martinborough on September 10, at tho ago of 92' years, of Mrs. Elizaboth Coveney. Soventy-sovon years ago, at tho age of fifteen, the deceased, with her parents (Mr. and Mrs. John Lowther), arrived at Melbourne in , the ship Alexander. Married at nineteen, the late Mrs. Coveney, with her husband (the late-Mr. George Coveuoy), spent many years in the Geelong and liuugareo districts. Hero many thrilling encounters were experienced with the aboriginal natives. Sho came to New Zealand in 1865, where, with tho' exception of one sou, the family hus since resided. -The deceased's husband predeceased her by some thirty years. Of nine children, six are still living. There aro also tourtcen grandchildren and seven great-grandchndren. Tho four daughters are: Mesdanies A. L. Williams (,'faranaki), E. T. Sadd (Dunedin), F. M'AUum aaid G. W. Cobb (Martinborough). Of tho two sons, ono is resident in Victoria. It is interesting to note that the deceased lady came from an historical Irish family, she being a direct descendant of Lord Edward Fitzgerald's family.

The members of Mrs. E J. Burt's orchestra gave their first orchestral concert in the Town Hall, Eketahuna, on Wednesday evening, hall the proceeds going in aid ot the copper trail. The concert was a. great success, and tho performers (most of whom came from Wellington to absist) received a most flattering reception. The orchestra, which consists of seventeen members, has made exceptionally good progress during its first year of practice, under tho baton of Mr. J. P. Baillie, conductor. Miss Nellie Castles' numbers wore sung in her usual finished style. Miss Violc: Mueller sang "The Great Bed Dawn," and Mr. Will. Brown sang and recited. Sengs- were also rendered by Messrs. Wells and Woodger; cornet solo. Mr. Fox. All the performers were et.ccred. The concert finished with tho playing of tho National Anthems of England, France, Belgium, Russia, Italy, and America, orchestrated hy Mrs. E J. Burt. Mr. and Mrs. Burt afterwards entertained a large number at supper, when a very pleasant timeiwas SDent.

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MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.-

The Frinco of Wales. When the Imperial Conference leport was presented to the King, His Majesty told the delegates that tho. Princo of Wales would visit the minions after the war. His Majesty added: "The desiro to do so lies near to tho Prince's heart, and 1 am assured of the welcome that he ivi 11 receive." This piece of information has yiven great satisfaction not only to AngloAustralians, but to the public generally (writes the London correspondent of tho Melbourne "Argus" under date of July 22). The experiences of travel cannot fail to increase the knowledge of our future King. It was travel, and the advantages arising therefrom, that established tho popularity of Edward VII. Such advantages to one (if a naturally reserved temperament lil,e the Prince of Wales ought to he of special value. Ono can hardly write about tho Princo of Wales at the present moment without referring to the current topic of His Royal Highness's prospective marriage. Never since the present Kaiser exhibited his feeling of dislike to the late King Edward long before he ascended tho throne has anyone about the Court shown t'io slightest wish to see any more alliances with a German house. It must be the hope of everyone that the war has for ever destroyed all prospects of any member of our Royal family, especially any of the King's sous, marrying a German. There has never been the slightest prospect of the Prince of Wales going to the Fatherland for a wife. It was at one time thought he might marry a member of the House of Savoy, but there, as everywhere eke on the Continent, his choice was limited because of the religious difficulty. The question has been spreading why should not tho Prince marry a daughter of a peer. The day is past when there can bo rival claimants for the English throne. Moreover, this country is becoming more and more democratic, and the choice of a future Queen would certainly be directed to one of English birth. Now I think it is not improbable that 6uch a selection will'be made in the present instance. There are several English or Scottish families which can claim descent from Royal blood.. The family of the Duke of Sutherland, for instance, can furnish in Rosemary Millicent a bride of high lineage, daslwd with a Royal claim, a lady of great popularity among her class, and whoso name, too, is just now associated with that of-' His Royal Highnesß. Y.W.C.A. Notes. Miss E. M'Credie, 8.A., who has been tho general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in Hobart for the past threo years, is to leave in January for India to do Y.W.C.A. work there. At tho Y.W.O.A. social to-night Miss Clarke-Johnson will be responsible for the programme. Preparations havo been mado to carry out a scheme of group games similar to those which created so much merriment last Saturday night. Rev. J. I-I. Sykes will speak at the service to-morrow afternoon at tho Y.W.C.A., which will ba conducted by Miss Florence Birch. Already thero are ninety-six American women- in Franco wearing the bluegray of tho Y.W.C.A. uniform. It is worn with a long bluo capo and black hat, faced with French blue, and an arm chevron with Y..W.C.A. embroidered on a black ground. A big bare room with board tables and benches, possibly clothes drying about the walls, and in an adjoining room a bed and a common wash basin—these were often the only provision for nurses at base hospitals in France, until the Y.W.C.A. opened nurses' clubs. Tired, sick, in trouble, or entertaining a friend, there M'as not a corner where ono could bo alone day or night. Since tho clubs were open*! all this is changed. At sixteen Use hospitals now there aro attractively famished social rooms, where tin' m:rßOb may spend the few hour,? they ans olf duty. Six more hospitals havo asked for these privileges. In many places the nurses' club room occupies one end of tho Red Cross hut. At tho others the Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. share the samo building. Hostesses at the Soldiers' Club for the coming- week are as follow:—Sunday, committee; Monday, Mrs. M'Kertzie and Mrs. Chatficld; Tuesday, Mrs. Hadfield; Wednesday, Miss Coates and Mrs. Shirtcliffc; Thursday, Mesdames Mitford, Johnson and Bevin; Friday; Miss Fraser and Skerrett; Saturday, Mrs. L. Blundell.

The following ladies will be in chargo of tho Navy League Offices next week: Monday, Mrs. von Eaast; Tuesday morning, the secretary, ■ afternoon, meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary at 3 o'clock, meeting of the Executive Committee at '1.30 o'clock; Wednesday, morning, Mrcs. Larnach, afternoon; Mrs. Buxton; Thursday, Mrs. Harding; Friday, tho "Spinnery" Ladies.

A Maori entciltainment will bo hold on November 7 in aid of Lady Liverliool's and Mrs. Pomare'a Maori Soldiers' Patriotio Fund. :

A meeting of tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children was hold yesterday afteriioon. Lady Stout presided. There were- present: Mesdames Atkinson, Hoby, and Harversoa. A number of cases that had been investigated were dealt with, and. holp given. The following subscriptions "were acknowledged with thanks: —Mrs. M'Gavin, £1; Lady Stout, £1 Is. ■ Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, £1' 1b". ; Mr J. E. Palmer, 10s.; Mrs. Ritchie, Mr. F. Ponty, D. W. Virtue, Ellis and Manton, Mr. AV. Ferguson, Mrs. W. Ferguson, Mrs. Balcombe Brown, Mrs. J. Blundell, each 55.; Mrs, D. Clay, Mrs. H. Cane, each 2s. 6d.

Tn connection with the production by Miss Gladys Campbell of the Malayan musical play in theo acts, "J&'Mahanali, of the Golden Valley," next month, in the Grand Opera House, a very strong committee lias been formed for the sale of tickets, which can also be procured at tho Bristol Piano Company.

The Spinsters' Club is holding a jumble sale at tho Tnranaki. Street Mission Hall this afternoon at two o'clock, and there will be a variety (of goods for sale at moderate rates, including furniture, pictures, and children's cloth-' ing, etc .