SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 104, 27 January 1919, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Huthwnite, who has been visiting Wejlington, has returned to Otiki. By the last mail comes tho news that the following 6laff nurses arc taken on tho strength of the N.Z.A.N.S.-.-A. C. Robins, M. A. Hock, A. Bowman, V. M. Farmar, C. Gibbon, C. M. Wallace, S. B. Thomson, L. Miltam, A. 11. Carver,' G. Jackson, E. H. Taine, D. T. Parker, and L. SI. Pengeliy. The "British Australasian" tells of an interesting entertainment given by Mrs. Ella .Wheeler Wilcox for Australian soldiers in tho A.I.F. Hall at Australia House. The arrangements were made by Miss Margaret Baxter and Mr. Palmer, of the Hospitality Department, Australia House. Mrs. Wilcox had written some special for the occasion, . called "Australia Answers," and these were recited by Mrs. May Randall, who accompanied Mrs. Wilcox from America. An autographed copy of the verses was ■ afterwards presented to each of the guests.. There were other recitations, songs by Miss Mabel Greatwood, and an amusing account of her experiences by Mrs. Wilcox. Major Larcombe, of the Comforts Fund, proposed a vote of thanks to the hostess,'who was. loudly cheered by the men.'' Sir John and. Lady Taverner afterward? entertained Mrs. Wilcox and a party of friends at tea. The Hon. Isolda de M. PrendergastVereker and Miss Gladys Mairion Campbell have returned from Canterbury and intend paying a short visit to Australia. Colonel and Mrs. E. J. Collins, who have heen on a visit to Auckland and New Plymouth, returned to town last Saturday evening. , . Mrs. W. Denbee and daughter, from Wairarapa, are visiting. Napier. They are accompanied by Miss Oates.Captain and Mrs. G. Lambert, of Wellington, are leaving in the Moeraki for Sydnev, on a visit to their second eldest son, Mr. Percy J. Lambert, who has recently undergone a serious operation. A cablegram has been received that the operation was successful. ; Of Madame de. Stael, one of the most brilliant figures of her day, the following story is "told in the private papers of Admiral' Sir William Hotham:—She was at a ball with Mile. Guichen (daughter of a Trench admiral), for whom the youiii'g lady was then in mourning. Mme. ile Stael, despite tins fact, kept tormenting Mile, de Guichen to dance. ... At length, irritated'by the. persistence ot Mme.'de Stael, she exclamed: "Consider, madame, if you liad the misfortune to lose your father, M.-Keeker, would you think of dancing s'o soon?" "Ah,' exclaimed Mme. do Stael, with more temper than taste, "there is such a difference between fathers-and fathers." "Decidedly there is'a difference," retorted her friend, "mv father sorved his King and country for"6o years, yours ruined both in a fortnight." , \ '. Mrs. Claude'Sawtcll and Miss Budden, who have been' holiday-making in the North Island, have, returned to Christchurch. ■ '...;.' I' \ Mrs. Levett and the Misses Levett, who have been visiting Napier, have returned to the Wairarapa. Mr. and.Miss D. Dustin, of Palmerston North, left on Friday for Auckland, en route to Sydney, whence they start on a tour of India, "America, and Britain. On January 22, at St. Mark's Church, Waitotara, Miss Flora Louisa Matthews, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. o.' Matthews, of Waverley, was married to Mr. James Larcomb „' Heckler, only surviving eon of tho late Mr, J. F. Heckler and of Mrs. Heckler, Mangamahoe. Ihe Rev. W. J. Hands officiated. The church was appropriately decorated for the occasion. Tho bride, who was. given away bv her father, woro -a frock of cream georgette over lemon-coloured ninon, looped at the sides with touches of gold, and the orthodox, veil and orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies and asparagus fern, and was attended bv her youngest sister, who wore a pale blue crepe de chine frock, embroiuered with palo pink, and who carried a bouquet of sweet peas and roses. The bridegroom's present to the bride | was a diamond pendant,' and to the bridesmaid a wristlet watch, while the bridegroom received a gold pen and a case of pipes. Ho was attended by Mr. I Leslie Matthews. .After the ceremony the relatives of>the bride and bndgroom were entertained at "Waihik;i," the residence of the bride's parents. Mr.' and Mrs. J. L. Heckler left by car for New Plymouth, en route for Auckland and Ko'torua, where the honeymoon will be spent. .'.■'■ , The coronation of the queen who was chosen by ballot at the bazaar held in aid of the rebuilding fund for St. Marys Church will take place in the large Town Hall on Saturday, and should be a very picturesque and interesting ■ ceremony! The queen, Miss E. • O'Brien, will be attended by six maids of honour, Misses. .Hnckctt, Davis,' Doherty, Nealo, Doyle, and Cashi; There will also be numerous pages and youthful flower girls. An excellent concert is in addition to tho pageant, including items by Sig«ior L. Cesaroni and by an orchestra under the baton of Sir. Cummings. Mrs. S. Henvplon is mistress of robes and also organiser. . This function is one of those which had to be postponed owing to the epidemic. Mr. and Mrs., Heckler aro visiting New Plymouth, os aro also Mrs. and Miss Lee, of the Lower Hutt. Matron Vida MncLean, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, received the Royal Red Cross, First Class, at Buckingham Palace, and the Royal Red Cross, Second Glass, was bestowed upon tho following sisters in tho N.Z.A.N.S.:— Mary Christmas, Jean Dodds, Rose Fan? ning, Matilda Fricker, Emily Nutsey, Alice Ingles, Florence Siddells, Mabel Wright, and Carrie Young. Miss Jessie M'Allum, formerly of Christchurch Hospital, who volunteered for active service, was married in London to Captain : Cyril Seward, late of Te Awnmutu. Mrs.' Seward is the second daughter of Mr; and Mrs. Duncan M'Allum, of New Plymouth. ■The wedding took place at St. John's Church, Latimer Square, Christchurch, on Thursday,- January 23, of the Very Rev. Dean Harper to Miss Sylvolla Ross. The Rev. p. J. Cocks was the officiating minister. The Very Rev. the Dean and Mrs. Harper are at present in Sumner. ' Mrs. A. Bauchop, widow of LieutenantColonel Bauchop, C.M.G., who was killed at Gallipoli in August, 1915, has since been living in England with her infant daughter. For some time past she has been engaged in massage work at the New Zealand convalescent hospital at Horachurch. Mrs. Bauchop expects to leave for New Zealand this month. ' Mr. and Mrs. AV. 11. Jackson, Masterton, and Mr. and Mrs.-Howard E. .Jackson, Carterton, ore' motoring through the Rangitikei, Wanagnui, and Tnramiki districts' during tho holidays. Last week tho party, climbed Mount Egmont. The death occurred at Greytown on Thursday of Mrs. C. H. Gayfer, a wellknown resident. Deceased, was fil years of. age, and the eldest daughter of the late Mr. J. Hutton, M.R.C.V.S., of Sudbury, Sulfoik, England. She came to Now 1 Zealand in 188S, and had resided at Greytown for twenty-three years. She is survived by her husband, and leaves one son. Mrs. H.. F. Smith, an old resident of Carterton, died at the Greytown Hospital on Thursday.. Deceased, who was 70 yenrs of age, caino to New Zealand in 1810 with her parents (Mr. and Mrs. John. Sellars). The family settled at. the Hutt. In 1859 deceased married and went to Carterton some years later with her husband. She had resided for nearly forty years in Carterton. Deceased leaves a husband and five children.

Miss E. Neave, Nurse Wyndeer (Chrietchurdh), and Miss Barton (Featherston) are tlie guests of Mrs. E. Neave at Trentli.un. Lieutenant-Colonel. Neave and Mrs. Neave leave for England early hi I'ebrnnry.

The need for the association of women in the deliberation and .governance, of national affairs was never greater than now, says the "Daily Mail." Alike from their patriotic and industrial sympathies we shall look to see women M.P.'s adamant against the Hun. They will give the noxious alien a wide door to depart. He should find the door close shut against his return.. The protective instinct of women is. equally at enmity with all those disruptive and destructive tendencies wjiich may seek to introduce a new social order'by disordered and unsocial means. In the constructive sphere women in the new House of Commons wilt find tho path to reform in promoting those "larger opportunities for edi>. cation, improved material conditions, and the prevention of degrading standards of employment" which are as yet but a. promise in the Coalition .manifesto. . We shall also look to the women in Parliament to reinforce the "thorough'.' men who" are to see to it "that politicians' promises and pledges become fact and per-, formancc, without diminution or..delay. -A minimum wage, equal pay for' equal work, health, and .housing all press for a national settlement. Now that we have admitted and -realised the rights of women ■ it.. seeins almost incredible, that jve should'ever have attempted to touch even the fringe of such problems while more than- oneAalf of the population were' excluded from any in the management of their nation's affairs.