WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 194, 12 May 1919, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By In ogen,)

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NEAB,

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Sydney Allen (New \Plymoulli) has been spending a few doys iu-Wol- . lington. Ono of the brightest and cheeriest of dances for young people was that which was given by Sirs. Stott in the Goring Street Hall "oil Saturday evening. The decorations were extremely pretty, and were.of gaily-coloured drapery, festooned round the walls of tho room, with the front of the stage masse dwilh beautiful chrysanthemums and ailtunm foliage as well ns palms. The supper tables in the iidjninins room were also arranged with theso (lowers, . a great many, of which had been sent, in from country districts by friends of Mrs. otott. Cowley's orchestra supplied most inspiriting music for the dancing, and as there were plenty of partners (a pleasant change from tho condition of affuirs during the past threo years or so), a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. Mrs. Stott, with Mr. Stott, •'received their guests' in the ballroom, the former wearling a frock of cerise charmeuae, with an cverdresg of cream lace. Afiss Stott was in a frock of white georgette over satin, '■wilh touches of gold, ami her sister, Miss Alison Stott, was also in'whits with silver embroideries. Among those who were present were Mr. Gibson Slott, Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs.- Moore, Miss Marjorio, Joseph, Miss Lulu Dwyer, Mies Lever, Mies Betty Bothaniley, Miss Mori3on, Miss Hall-Thonipson, the Misses BalcombeBrown (2), Miss Duthie, Miss Clifford, Misses Loughnan (Pahnerston North), Miss Alice Nathan, Miss Doris Kussdll, Miss D'Oyly, Miss Hawkins, Miss Bullock,

The Returned Soldiers' Club was a busy place on Satnrdriy, especially between the hours of seven and nine in the morning, when the soldiers who returned to New Zealand by tho Northumberland were disembarked ' preparatory to leaving for, their homes in different parls of the Dominion. Refreshments were served by the ladies in chargo of tho arrangements during tho whole of tho day not only to the soldiers themsholvea, but to their iiext-of-kin as well, and music provided by Mrs. Mirams'e concert party was a peasant addition to the proceedings. Among the visitors to the-club that day was Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence.

Sister G. 11. Wetherell, who is returning to New Zealand by the Arawa, was trained at tho Cliristchurch Hospital, and/was one of tho first nurses to go on nctivd service, leaving New Zealand in 1915. She was one of the survivors of the ill-fated Marquette, and has-since served in soveral hospitals in England. She was_ decorated • with tho Bed Cross by the King, and has recently been specialising at one of tho English hospitals.

Mrs. Charles Hattray, who went to Auckland to meet her son, who was returning from the front, has returned to Dunedin.

Miss Phyllis Boylo has returned to Christchurch after having spent, the past few years in England doing war work.

Tho marriage took place at Midhurst (St. Mary's Church), Sussex, on March 15, of Cnptiiin Harry Cornwall Davies, R.E., younger sou of tho late Major-Gon-eral R. Hi Davies, C.8., to Bertha Grace, youngest- daughter of' Mr. Robert James Matthews, of New Plymouth/

The Misses Loeghnnn (2), Piilmerston North, are visiting Wellington.

Miss Muriel Roy (New Plymouth) is visiting Wellington. \

Mis. Hall-Thompson, president of the ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League, has received a lei lev of appreciation from Captain Armstrong, of the Motor Boat Patrol, acknowledging (lie gift of forty,-, j.throe gramophones nnd records presented iby the Pieton- branch of the Ladies' J Auxiliary of the .\ary League for the ; uim 01 , the motor-boat, patrols. She has i also received..a..letter from Miss Sheena Tftiinnnt acknowledging a generoiis supply of hand-made woollen garments (in which were- included woollen hand-made I knitted gloves, waistcoats, mufflers, etc.," oil beautifully made) for the mine-sweop- . ers, supplied by the Marton branch of tlio Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Navy ' League. Great appreciation of these i pifts wero expressed by the writers of 1 the two' letters. | Auckland Wadding. An interesting wedding which took place recently ' was that of Miss Doris Craig, daughter of -Mr. nnd Mrs. Ernest A. Craig, of. "Manukura," Claude Uoa<l, Kpsom, Auckland, and Mr. Clnude W. Knight, third son of. Mrs. J. Knight, of Takaptiria, Auckland. The marriage took place on Tuesday afternoon, May 6, at the JJpsom Methodist. Church, which was beautifully decorated for the \occa-. ! sion with ferns, palms, and whito flow- ' crs. ■ Tho officiating clergyman was the .'iev. Q. Bond. Mr. Cr.iig gave away his daughter, who woro a white cloth : costume and a becoming white hat with '.white ospreyrt. She also wore a silk : i'-et scarf, fastened with orango blossom.' : Her "lovely bouquet v;as of whfte roses nnd maiden-hair fern. Her two bridesi maids were Miss Gladys Craisr (sister of i'thc bride) jvnd Miss Moliie Knight (sis- • ter of tlie bridegroom). Both wore cream i cloth costumes with chenille stitching, j and Mack velvet Napoleon hats. They I carried bouquet? of "roses and chryfianj themurns in autumn . tints. The ' best man was Mv. Harold Knight, and the Kiqonisman . Mr. Atbol Hodgson. After thfi marringe ceremony a reception was neld at the rositlniice of the bride's paronts. where Mr. and Mis. Craig received their guests, ■ the whole hoiiso being wantifuUy decorated, with pink and whito tlowcrs, palms, nnd greenery.' Mrs. Craig (the bride's . mother) was dressed in a mole cloth costume, trimmed with fur, and a mole toque with white, ospfeye.. Mrs. J. Knight (tho bridegroom's--mother) woro a suit of black crepe fle'chine, and black and white toque. -~ The bride's travelling costume was of brown cloth, worn with a fawn hat, and handsome black fox fur. I Croquet Club Trophies,-

A'most enjoyable afternoon was spent on .Thursday last, when Mrs. Dinnie, president of the Ladies' Croquet Club Ivelburn, entertained Hie members and triends at her residence, Kelburn The rooms- were .prettily decorated with 'the eliio gold. Competitions wer<v held, and afternoon tea was served, Tlie Mayoress (Mrs. Luke), with a few appropriate remarks, presented the prizes which wero won during the eea-son-to the following winners :-Chiunpion siiißles: Mrs Henderson, who is also holder oi a handsomo trophy presented by Mr. 8.. Christie,, junr., to bo won twice nr- secession w three times at intervals. 'iho -runner-up, Mrs. Willams received a trophy, also presented by. Mr. B. Christie. Cl'ub singles: Mrs. Henderson. Club doubles: Mes(lames Frost nnd Hurst. Section doubles: Mesdamps Jiornih .and Hvlton. The inesident's trophy winner: Mrs Ki<>" Vice-president's' trophy winnur' Mrs' Ilrailwson Mrs. Rjjfgs'g trophy: Mrs! .Morrali. Mrs (i J. Goodor's: J| r .s. Henderson; Mrs. Fuller's; ' Mrs. Christie j Al.rs.;>Eol)ert»on-s-: Mrs. Williams. Mra de Laiitonr's: Mrs. Hyltqn. The winners ol the guessing competition were— Mrs. Smedlc/e prize; Mrs. Benningtou. Drawing, 'competition (Mrs. Dinnie's prize): Mrs. Smedloy. Tim eeer(!"(ary Mrs. PcmingioJi) received a liaiidsome trophy from the members, in recognition of her sorvices. Mrs. Luke wished sue- ' cess to tho club, uiid hoped thai, the war being over and peace nonr, tlml would be able to devote woro time to the enjoyment of honltliy i unanimous vote of thinks was given to Mr?. Luke and to Jfrs. Dinnio, and the singing of "For They Ate Jolly Good Fellows" terminated a very pleasant afternoon , . ■ ■

Dr and Mrs. Pomade Entertained. . Tho Lady Liverpool and Mrs. Ponmro's Maori Soldiers' Fund Committee- recently gave a dinner at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. OkaJlekcta, Lower .Hutt," in honour of the IIoii; Dr; Pomare and Mrs. Poniare;"wlio 'arc , leiiving shortly to visit the Cook Island*. The guest! of honont. were weleiiined by-Mr.-Watai,'who referred to tho fine work Mrs. Pomare had done for her people who were helping in the great struggle. She commenced her work with α-enmll band of helpers, and to-day-wiis nt tho head of 70 sub-commit-tees in both-island* , .' . ■ . ■"

Mrs.. Kaliui Grace, mvlio -presided, presented Mrs. Poinnrb-with a gold'biitHe and to Dr. Pomuve she'-handed a gold signet ring. Doth articles were suitably inscribed. Mrs, Gra'cespoke of the great wofk doue iot tho Mn'ori soldiers by Mrs Pomare, who /had'■ laboured throughout the whole period of the war, i>nil on be.lialf of the committee'wished Dr' and Mrs. Pomaro'an enjoyable trio and'enfe return; ■■■ / .....'. ..."

Dr. .Pomirro thanked tlid' ; commit(eeon' behalf of Mrs. Pomare. ■' '■-' ' . During, the evening musical ami elocutionary ltrois were contributed, bv Mrs. fleketa. Misses Ana Pomare. Lily" love a.nd Je Arohn Kuibi; . • ■ • . . -| • ■ ■ ... Maeterlinck's Marrlags. . A rabiegram- from Paris,' datrd March 8, states tlrat iltaunce Maeterlinck, Hie celebrated Jielgum author,\Was married a few dayeago iii a littlo " village ". near li ice. . The bride; is- a young Riviera beauty of 33, Mile. Heneo Bahon. She was for some time a, student at- the- Pans Conservatoire. J[. MaeterlincTcs divorce from his first wife' (who is well known on tho stage as Mine..Georgette Leblnno) took place ,-eome months ago It was specially- for Georgette LeMa-nc that Maeterlinck wrote the , piny ■ Vanna. M. M"aeterlinek is - fiftv-savon years of age. - To British ..readers ho if »est known by such immortal works as rho- Blue Bird of Happiness," "Les S* "Peleus and Melisande," ;,nd Iho Bee. ■ .]<or some time his homo haa been the "Villa of (he B e es" at rvice.