WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 185, 1 May 1919, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

(By Iμ oqen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL In honour of the twenty-first 'birthday of their daughter Gladys, LVlr. and Mrs. Sto.wart M'Clelland, "JJallyclare," Wiidestoivii, entertained a large nuniljor -of , guests, including several who had motored in from the Hiitr, in the Wadestown Church Hall, on Tuesday evening. Songs wore sung by the Misses Owens (2), endJean M'Glclland and Miss. Alice JJoyd played a violin solo. The evening passed most pleasantly with games and dancing, : Mr. and Mrs. "Wall (Kairanga) ore leaving.shortly on a visit to America. 'Mis. Cameron (Dunediu) and her sister Miss Cameron (Kahyarra) intend leaving on Saturday on a. visit to Botorua. "The engagement is announced-of Miss Edith Dayies, youngest daughter of Mrs. G. H. Da'vies, Church Street, Kqrori, to Mr, Harold Miller, youngest son. of Mrs. N. Miller, Bentley Street, Miisterton. Free classes on home nursing have.been held at Kilbirnie, under the auspices of the Kilbirnie Epidemic Committee, Mr. J. J. ' Clark being the convenor. ■ ' Sisters West and Lord have been tlie lecturers, and at the conclusion of last evening's lecture a very hearty vote of thanks. -was passed to them for their unfailing kindness' and patience. Those attending the lectures' have shown great keenness and appreciation, and somo in-' tend to keep on this work by joining, the St. John Ambulance classes, and by this inttaui} .not losing what they have learned. ' ■ •

Mrs. E. S. Lee, who has been on the 6ta*"of the office of the Minister of Kailways since Mr. Hemes took.office .seven years ago, is leaving the staff, and yesterday the Minister and the staff bade farewell to her. The Minister, on behalf ot the staff and himself, presented Mrs. Lee with-a silver fruit dish.

The death took place in Nelson on Monday- of Mrs. Worlcy, wife of Mr. W. IV Worley, for many years' a schoolmaster at 'Nelson, but now 'retired. The deceased lady was 63 years of age, and in addition'to'her husband is survived by a family of two daughters and four sons. , Mr. Worloy is recognised as one of.the leading authorities, on tho geology of the Nelson district. Tho eons are: Professor-^ , Worley, of Auckland University; Lieutenant E. P. Worley, on active servico; Mr. 0 V. Worley, master of Wangnnui Collegiate School; and Mr. Kupert Worley, M,C, of Paeroa'. The two latter have recently .returned from active 6ervice. The Passing of a Pioneer. Another old settler of Rangitikei, Mrs. Jamos M'Donell, died on April 16' at lie; residence, "Inverltoe," Lower Kangkikei, at the age of % years. Born at Inverness, in Scotland,'in 1829, Mrs. M'Donell arrived in Now Zealiuid in 1840 in the Blenheim, and Bottled with her brother, tho late Mr. Alexander Cameron, at Kaiwarra, Wellington., She married Mr. James M'Donell in 1819, and rodo on horseback! the usual nietiiod of travelling in those days, on a foilr days' journey along the West Coast beach to lier new home. Mrs. M'Donell, who was f-ho first white woman to set foot on Rangitikei soil, had lived ever sinco her,marriage at "Inverhoe," Her late son, Mr. A. M'Donell, who died last year, was tho iirst white child born in Rangitikei. Many- and varied were the experiences related by Mrs. M'Donell of the parly days when our grandparents toiled unceasingly and paved the way for us of • to-day. They were, indeed ideal citizens and empire-builders in. tho truest eense of the word. Mis. M'DonoH'e hospitality and kindness, won the respect not only ol the white- people, l>"t also of tho.Maoris of the district, and it was a'.'peaceful.', ■tribute paid to the .deceased lndy';when' a squad of Maori 6oldiers stood at the salute as the funeral passed through the Parewnnui.pa on the way to the Turakina cemetery. The late Mrs. M'Donell, whoso grandsons have a splendid war record, is survived by three sons and six' daughters, viz.: Mr. James M'Donell (Waiioa), Mr. Aeneas' M'Donell (Lower liangitikci), Mv. John M'Donell (Mnrton), Mrs. Hugh l'rwer (Fordcll), Mrs. J. G. Smith (Pnlmerston North), Mrs. Gray (Wellington), Mrs. P. E. Daniell (Foxfon), Mrs. E. Morse (Bulls), and Miss K. M'Donell, who always lived with her mother. 'Wedding in St.. James's. Tho wedding took place in St. James's Church -, yesterday afternoon of Mr. Thomas' Macdonald, recently returned from active service abroad, and late of Oban, Scotland, and Miss Eva May Seaman, Into of Ipswich, England. Tho peremonv was performed _by tho Eev. W. Shiver. Tho bride, who was given away by Mr. A. M'Lean, of Blenheim, wore ti\ gown of white crepe de' chine, embroidered in shell-pink, with a • veil and wreath of oraiigo-blossoms, and carried a. bouquet of josos, chrysanthemums, and maidenhair fern' Tho bridesmaid was Miss Nellie 1 Macintyre, who wore a pink embroidered frock of white silk and large corded silk hat.' She carried a. bouquet of pink roses and chrysanthemums, 'i'hero was also in attendance a little flower-girl, Betty Mackenzie, who was daintily frockod in white satin with an overdress of white net, worn with a large white hat, trimmed with a French , posy. She carried a basket of pink flowers. The best man was Mr. J. M'Lean. The, bridegroom, the best mail, Mr. 'M'Lean' (who gavo,the bride away), and a little boy (Master Andy M'Lean) were all in full Highland dress. After the ceremony a reception was "held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Mackenzie (Kilbirnie), the hostess, Mrs. Mackenzie, wearing a frock of navy blue crepe do chine. Later in the day Mr. aud Mrs. Macdonald left for Eotorua. ''The bridegroom's brother was present at tho wedding, being on a- visit to New Zealand as a member of the complement of the troopship Bharao. A Golden Wedding. On Monday, April 21, Mr. and Airs. Alfred Matthews, of "Waiorongoiuai," Featherston, celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding, surrounded by tho members of their family, grandchildren, and employees. Amongst Ihcso present were Mr, and Mrs, C. Matthews, Mr. and.Mrs.. H. A. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. N. iM'atthews, and Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Matthews (sons and 'daughters-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. If. Willis, Mr. and Mi's, 0. Moni'iid, Eev. and Mrs. G. StoplionEon (daughters niul sons-in-law), Messrs. 11. Alters and A. llannay (sons-in-law), and of 20 grandchildren 23 were present. Mesdames H. Akers and A. J-bimmy (liuiighters) were unavoidably alissnl. froiii the Kwhui'ing.. During the day tin , family presented their parents with a silver tea and Ooffee service, the grandchildren adding a gold-mounted i:ano and gold brooch,'and llrs. MacSliane .(an old friend) a 'bed table. In the afternoon the employees of "Wniorongomai" waited on l.\lr. and Mrs. Matthews ond presented them with a handsome marble- [ timepiece, suitably inscribed, as a incineiilo of the occasion. Together with the employees ut ''Pnnatnhi' , nml"Wliarepnpa" the donors were entertained to afternoon tea by the family, during I which the golden wedding cake was cut •by Mrs. Matthews. Several interesting I photographs were secured, including I croups of tho family and the whole of j the guests, who numbered over one hundred.

Woddinfl at St. Paul's Pro-Cathodral,

A wedding of much interest took place ir St. Paul's Pro-Callmlrnl yesterday afternoon, when Miss .Beryl Goring, daughter, of the late Sir Harry Goring, Bart., England, and iiieeo of Mrs. Walter. Johnston, of "Highden," was married to Lieutenant John.Martin, son of Mr.,and Mrs.-W. J. Martin, of Martinhorough.- The church had been prettily decorated for the occasion with Michaelmas daisies, lycopodiuhi; nnd cream chrysanthemums by the friends of the bride, and tlio ceremony was performed by the Rev. George Turner. The bridesmaids were Miss Cecil Baldwin (Palruerslon North), Miss Vera Duthie, Miss Isobel Wilford, and Miss J. Martin (Martinboroiigh). The bridegroom was- attended by Captain lan Cruicksliank as best man, and Mr W. Martin, Captain G. Matthias, and Mr. Rupert Ashworth ns groomsmen. The bride, who was given away by her uncle. Colonel Goring, wore a charniingly graceful gown of ivory coloured embossed broche, ■ thf■ c.vathed bodice being caught on the right shoulder with a bow of gold-tissue. The transparent sleeves of georgette were finished with little gold tassels,' and from the back of the shoulders fell a short square, train of plain satin, lined with pale primrose. In-keeping with the touches of gold on the -frock were the gold, shoes which w.ere worn. The long tulle veil was arranged with a. wreath of orange ■blossoms , and a bunch of palest pink and yellow chrysanthemums with aufumn foliage, tied with maize tulle, streamers, was carried. . .•.'.•-.

The bridesmaids' frocks were of apricot brocade, draped over georgetfoof a paler shade, the brocade on the bodices being to arranged ns to "secure a loose: bolero effect, ending in a point at the back of th_e shoulders, while in front it was swathed, to form sashes ending in long loose bows. With these frocks were worn bronze shoes and wide-brimmed hats of dark bronze panne with apricot feathers wreathqd round the crown and fringing the brims. The colour scheme, of. the bridal group was cliarrainjf, aiul was nc.centnated by the. richly vivid colouring of the bouquets carried by the' bridesmaids, consisting of copper-coloured roses, deep bronze and golden chrysanthemums, nnd autumn foliage, fastened with long streamers of mauve tulle.

Mrs. Johnston, the aunt of the bride, wore a gov.ft of black chiffon', velvet, sable furs, and a black hat massed with ostrich .feathers. ..She carried an early Victorian posy of pale pink carnations. Mrs. Martin, the mother of the bridegroom, was in black, with touches of white, and a black hat. Her bouquet was of v.iolets, anemones, and autumn leaves. Mrs. Goring (aunt of the bride) wore a black and white Griped gown with a wide black scarf 'draped over the shoulders, and a black and white bonr.et. Mrs. Percy Baldwin (Palmerston North) was in a black velvet coat and skirt with gray facings, errrfine furs, and a black hat with, white ospreys., Mrs. W. H. Turnbull wore a gown of black satin with an overdress of white Rcorgetto, embroidered with tiny jet heads' and a black panne picture .hat. Mrs. Arthur Martin had on a blnck charmenso frock with touches of white, eimine furs, and black hat with wlulo ospreys ; and Mrs. ,T. Martin, an amethyst velvet frock, worn with- furs and an amethyst toque.

As the bridal party entered the church the organist, Mr. Pailklnirst, played tho Wedding March from "Lohengrin," and later, as they-came down the aisle, Mendelsohn's .Wedding March.. . ; . j After the ceremony Mrs. Johnston held a reception at the residence of Mrs. W H. Turnbull. Among those present were: Mrs. Lan Dunc:iit. who was wearing a long coat of biscuit-coloured cloth, with deep collar $nd cuffs of sealskin, and a black hat with black feathers j Mrs. Gorins .Tohnston, in-black and white; Mrs. I) Eidrliford,. in a. long black, satin coat with furs, and a small black-list; Mrs. W. -,G. Johnston, biscuit-coloured crepe do cliene and georgette frock with , hat to match, trimmed with blue ospreysi'Mrs'. Arthur' Duncan black - frock with long sealskin coat and black picture hat;' Mrs. .11. Crawford wore, a long s»alskin' coat over' her gowii, "with a "wide - black hat trimmed with ospreys; Jlrs._J. C Crawford wore white, with vjiite fox furs and a white hat; Mrs. J. G. Hughes, grey coat and skirt and black hat wreathed with white ostrich feathers: Mrs. Wilforcl, mole-colourat . frock with furs aud lni-ue black lint; Mr. and Mrs. I). W. Dulhie, Sir Francis Bell. Colonel TTuojhes, Mr. Goring .Tohnston. Mrs. C. Bidwill, and Miss Bidwill, Mr. and Mr«. Eric Kiddiford, the Misses Martin, Mr. C. Baldwin. Mrs. Pratt (Palmerston North), Jlrs. Herbert Watson , and Miss Watson. Mrs. and Miss Tweed, Mrs. Hiley, Mrs. F. S. Hodson. Mr. D. Hiddiford, Mr. and Mrs. fi. TurrelLMr and Mrs. W. B. Mnrtin, Mrs. W. E. Bidwill, Miss Tiiss, Miss Lucy Brardon. Miss Duncan and Miss T. Duncan, Mr. nnd Mrs. M. Turrell. Mr. Guy Johnston, Misses. Marjorin ! and Betty Johnston, Captain and Mrs. Hall-Thon.tisoh, -Mr 'i'olhurst, and Miss Miles; Later..in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left on their wedding tour, Mis. Martin wearing a _ biscuit-coloured '-oat and skirt with vioiix rose fncings, Alaskan red fox furs, and a black hat"trimmed with pink flowers. The bridal bonrjuets were all made by Misa Murray, florist. Wedding at Masterton, • i A military wedding took place'in St. Matthew's Church, Mastertou, yesterday morning;, when Miss Winifred Perry, third daughter of -Ur. and Mrs. John Perry, of "Sulphur Wells," Mastorlon, was , married to Mr. Stanley-ltonuldson. The l!ev. John Walker performed the ceremony. The bride, who w.-.s given away by her father, wore- a gown of ■white chariueuse satin, with an overdress of pearl embroidered net, relieved .with touches of blue, and a veil fastened with orange blossoms. Miss.Alex. Perry attended .Tier sister as bridesmaid,, and wore a frock of blue georgette over white silk; with a black hat. The bride's bouquet was of blue flowers, and '.hat of the .bridesmaid of autumn-tinted flowers and foliage. Captain Isbister was tho. best, man. After the.ceremony, Mr. r.nd Mrs. Perry entertained a large number of guests at "Sulphur Wells," and kter Mr. and Mrs. ltonaldson left for' Auckland. Their , future-home will be «t To Kuiti. ■ Mrs. Williamson, accompanied by her' daughter, recently arrived in New Zealand from England, and is slaying.njth. her mother, Mrs. Ehvorlhy (Clirist- | church). - - • I Mr. Justice Stringer and Mrs. Stringer j have, arrived in Wellington from Christchurch. ■ The Kev. IT. S. T.; Galium, the British chaplain ftt Brussels, who administered Communion to Nurse Cavcll before her i-xeculion. speaking at Norwich, suid:— "Homo of the simplc-hear'.ed Tuiumies whom she helped U> vsciuie. aduail.v wrote' postcards to her afterwards 'raying that I'lieV had got safely buck home. ''i'l;ese cards cutno through the Brussels poet, which was (hen in German hr.nds. Poor fellow*,' they did not know, but it was enough." Withi lire lecture upon- New /.t; land wing birds given by Mr. Johannes Anderaen the other evening fresh in their minds, those members of tho i,nil.H>ncn to wlioßi it was «ticli a |)leasiim nill rend i with some regret .(hat Ihe miiitalily of j tomtits and faubiils in Cnnlcib:iry during the Hiiow of last vear was" vpry heavy, according lo Jlr. E. V. Siead. He stated Hint, following on four mild seasons', tho birds were becoming quilo common in city gardens, , but the snow lhad killed so many that few were lifl. lie hoped that all members of die /•iclimnliI ealion Huciety would discourage sKiill j boy'.i who shot at lliese 'jinis cr';:l kuiglisiiors.