WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 240, 4 July 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. and Miss Ehvorthy (Chrislchurch) are icaviug..v.gq.shortly for England.

Nurse E. C. Cowan returned to New Zealand by the Prinzesaiu this week.

Influenza is taking a very active part in tho social programme just now, mid siicli orents as are not abandoned am usually indefinitely postponed' (states a Sydney writer). 'J.'ho germ is nothing it not sociable, and every festive gathering seems to bo followed by an aftermath of trouble. The epidemic has its owincode of etiquette, too. It is, for instance;, extremely bail form to develop influenza in a friend's house. If you inust take it, show a, heart and take it in your own liojno. This simple rule lias been broken bo often of late, that the reputations of several persons hitherto noted for their tact have suffered eclipse. y

The "Australasian" statp.3 that the engagement is announced of Jean, second daughter of tho late Dr. M. Mackenzie, .Westport (N.X.), and Hugh, only son of the late Mr. John M.'Master and . Mrs. Colin Venn, Wcetalabah, Coolali (N.S.W.). Lioutenant 11. M'Mnster has just returned from active service.

An Australian laxly, now living in England, recenfc'y journeyed to London from hor country homo for tho purpose- of re. plenishing her wardrolw. Her lirst visit was to her tailor, to whom she paid .C 35 for a perfectly plain coat and skirt; but when she reached the dressmaker whom' she desired to niako her an evening gown she was told she would havo to pay .-C95. Miss Edith Howc-3 loft by the Maori for tho south on Wednesday.

Tho funeral of the late Mrs. Loughnan, wife of Mr. 11. A. Loughnan, associateeditor of the "New Zoaland Times," took place yesterday, the interment being at Karori cemetery. Solemn Kcquiem Mass was celebrated in tho Sacred Heart Church, Hill Street, by tho Ecv. Father Smyth, S.M., Adni., assisted by the Vcn. Archdeacon Devoy, S.M. Tho Yon. Dean Holly, S.M., was also present in tho sanctuary. The music of tho Mass was sung by tho choir, and at the end of tho Mass tho organist (Mr, S. Ciniino) playei! tho Dead March in "Saul." Tho church was filled with representatives of all class&s of the community, including His Honour the Chief Justice (Sir Kobcrt Stout), members of tho ilegal and other professions, and representatives of llio "New Zealand Times," The Dominion, and tho "Evening Post."

The matron of tho Hospital acknowledges the following gifts: Wheel chair, Lady Jolmstono (Karori); books ami magazines,' "Anon." Children's Ward: Scrap book, Mrs. H. Hall (Martinborough); box of candy, Mrs. Bossiter; books, Bruco Mouat; books, Girls' College: Clifton Terrace: Knitted socles from Girls' College; magazines from Mrs. Ballingor, Miss Brodrick, and Mrs. Richardson.

Mr. and Mrs. C. -Perry (Masterton) have como to Wellington to meet their Bon, who is returning to New Zealand by the Tahiti, due to reach Wellington en Monday.

Mrs. Handly (Taranaki) is spending a few days in Wellington.

Mrs. J. Mnrtia (Afartinborough) is visiting Wellington.

The engagement is announced of Miss Eeithe Mitchell, daughter of the laie 31 r. James Mitchell and Mrs. Mitchell, "Uramao," Ilaektborno Eoad. Cashmero Hiile, Christchurch, to Mr. Norman W. IJowo, only sou of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace J. Howe, of Wellington.

Mrs, and Miss Daniel (MaMerton) and Miss Jessie Milno. intend motoring to Wellington on Saturday to meet the Taliiti, duo : here on Monday.

"It is common complaint 10-duy that the war seems to have made a wreck of public manners, at any rate in .London. 'I'ho brutal- struggle that goes on every day for trams and buses is a disgrace to civilisation," says tho "Morning Post.

Mrs. Hudson (Motueka) is visiting' Wellington.

Airs. Sidey, wife of Mr. T. K. Sidiy, M.P., is visiting Wellington.

A large number of people gathered in the Parliamentary Grounds yesterday afternoon to listen to tho Proclamations regarding the observances ot puace forwarded to the Dominion from London, and read by the Deputy-Governor-Gen-eral, Sir Eobert Stout. Tho stops katling to the entrance of the new I-V-rtia-mentary Buildings formed the lnisecn Bceno, and tho central figures were Sir Eobert Stout with Lady Stout, who was Accompanied T>y -:i her daughter, ' Mrs. Holmden, Ministers of tho Crown, the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. J. P. Luko and Mrs. Luke), members of Pariiaui-snt, soldiers, civilians, and last, but iot least, many 6ehool cliildreu who, during the past- five years, have learned something of the desolation nnd suffering that war brings in-its-train , . ]?or most people, the svar- seemed to end with the signing of the armistice, and nothing that has happened since seems to have aroused si'ch a 'fever of joy £iid thankfiunws as ivas caused by thdse preliminary utgotiations. Later events, ■ though fraught with eueji tremendous. importance to the wluMo I world, seem to havo left peopio almost unmoved, possibly because the .liome-coai-in» of so many men seemed to dp much to obliterate the nightmare of tho pwt few years—for thoso whotio m«n oawe I back. -,

Wedding at Roseneatli. A quiet wedding took place at 18 PalUser Eoad, ltoseneath, on Wednesday, when Staff-Sergeant Gordon Peek, ot Christchurch, was married to Katharine (Sister) Macgregor, youngest daughter ot tho late Eov. It. Macgregor and Mrs. Mac-Tcor, of Hawera. Tho marriage was solemnised at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. T. A. Winks.- Both bride and bridegroom having seen active service, a Red Cross ship hanging above a handsome wedding cake was most ■ approriate. The breakfast table and dm-ing-room were spring-like with violets and freesias.and the colour scheme of purple and whito was earned throughout the decorations. The brido wore her going-away dress of navy- cloth with Wd squirrel cd'.lar, and wide hat ot pale grey with crown of Oriental trimming. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Fanny Boss, woro sage-green cloth, with wide hat ot black panno. Both-bride and bridesmaid carried small Bibles bound in white vellum. Mr. Gerald Piper, nephew of the bride, was bost man. llio hostess, Mrs Winks, wore a 'handsome house frock of pale green georgette, the bodice draped over Oriental embroidery, lho bride's mother, Mrs. Macgregor, was m biaek chiffon taffetas, with beaded toque and bouquet of violets and heather. •Among tho guests were Miss J'.ditli Howes" Miss Hester M'Lean, Mrs MorT iss, Mrs. Uttlp.y, Mrs, Evans, Mrs A. Bennett, Miss Pnterson, Mrs. and Miss Livingstone, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Lois M'Gregor, Miss Stewart, Miss Arrowsmith, Messrs. Uttley, Morriss, A. Bennett, EvaJis, G. Macgregor. Wedding at Richmond. The wedding took piano in Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, Nelson, lu-st week of Private Hugh Eric Haggitt, of Balclutha, to Sister Jean Grant Ingram, of the New Zealand Red Gross i/ivisiun, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. lufrn;:'., Richmond. Two Union Jacks were arranged above tho bridal party at the altar, and the bride wore hor uniform, as did the bridegroom and his best man, Lieutenant Norman Haggitt. Miss ]vy Ingrain was bridesmaid, and wore grey georgette, with grey and cerise hat. The street from the bride's home lo the church was beilagged, and o.npng the presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Ha;!Kitt was a silver teapot from the s&ldier in-patients and out-patients ot the Neison Hospital.

Plain and Fancy Dross Dance,

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UATTEBS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND N&A& /

(BV ISIOOEN.)

.Several very successful dances havo liceii held for some, time past .in connection with Urn Catholic Giris' Hostel, and last evening ;i variation was made liy arranging for a plain mid fancy dress dunce, . wliidi wits held in (lie Concert Chanibw of tho Town Mull. There was iv largo attendance- of dancers, though not all were in fancy dress, and what with tho decorations of (he room and tho many pretty and brightly-coloured costumes that'were- worn 11 very attractive ecciio presented itself to (ho onlookers. Soino of' Iho characters were exceedingly well carried out, and showed a considerable ' amount of ingenuity. Prizes were allotted for the bost fancy dresses, tho winners proving to be. .Miss Foley, representing "Diek Whittinglon" (1),, Miss Newton, "a Maori woman and child" (2), and for the gentlemen, Mr. Moouey as "Charlie Chaplin" (1), and Mr. Dwycr, "Black and Whito" (2), All four wcro very Eootl indeed, and Mr. Mooncy did not forget tho Charlie Chaplin characteristics. "Dick Wliittinglon" in scarlet and black, ivith her bundle on her shoulder irnd her ent tucked away on' her arm, w;is a'clmrming little figure, while the Maori woman was a very faithful representation of tho figures which are fio often to bo eeon in our country towns ami districts Other.representations were:—Miss Jl'Tnernoy as Jliss Chapman, "Boj liluo"; Miss Cole, "French Girl"; Miss Thompson, "Veitch and. Allan"; Mis» l'ender, "Earem Lady"; Miss Parrel!. "Belgium"; Misa Wright, ".Dutch Girl' ; Miss' Gordon; "Gipsy"; Miss Prouting, "Oimillo"; Miss . Hackett, "Egyptian I'rincoss"; Parker, "PyjaniaLady"; Miss Hunter, "Spanish. .Girl"; M.iss Mah'or, "Poppy"; Miss Creuch, "America"; Miss Kyan, "Belgium," etc. Mr. Itogar.ty and Mr. Scanlau \rero the U.C.'n. and Cowley's Orchestra provided the music. . Tho committee responsible for tho arrangements consisted .'of Mesdamen O'Sullivan, Scott, O'Driscoll, Bolton, Ilalpiri, Thrower, Dunn, M'Kcowcn, Dwyet, Burke, Keating, Misses Kennedy,-O'Con-nor, Girling-Butchpr. Burke, ■ Keating, and O'Brien. Jfrs. Burke and-Mrs. Gleeson were tho secretaries. Miss Whteler was among those- who were present. Suppor, wliich wiicJall home-nuirlc 'ivnd daintily served, was .arranged on long tables, decoratpd with wattle,'white, narcissi, and tinted leaves, tho matron of the Girls' ■ Hostel having made all tho supper dishes.

HAVE WOMEN A CARD SENSE?

A CHAKGB AND SOMB EVIDENCE, (By Captain K. G.S. Tuite, in the

Why is it that tho vast iniai'drity of womeii aro entirely lacking in card sense? la it due to 'mental' liwiusss, difficulty in concentration, or the insuperable- obstacle of making easy logical deductions—and remembering'them? 1 liqsiUito to ascribe any of these reasons; especially regarding tho instances recently lorceii on my notice. What is it-then? ' •'■ ' ■

Tho charge will be vehemently denied, and incidentally I shall bo accused of begging' tho question,*' of starting off with the assumption of guilt.- 1 retort that tho matter is -beyond dispute. Wonderful bridge-playing women will be hurled at my head. A. sprinkling of really good players is conceded; but I assert boldly that in biilk thore is as lunch difference between man and woman at the card-tahle as I hare is between « professional ami the best unintour at .billiards. 'There is simply lio comparison, Why'.is it? ' '

Listen. My temporary abodo is a convalescent hospital, and onco n. fortnight there is n whist drive in which matron, sisters, V.ASD.'s, and wo recuperating officers take P.art, There' is therefore plenty of practice- for the tender sex; .moreover,! elicited that various membere play bridge among themselves. Very well then. . ' . . !-

At the last tourney thero were 3G entrants,. 18. of each, jiifiin division of humanity,' and we played 24 ga.mosi It must bo borne in mind that the She group were aH'lceen, clever,, in ,, tho heydey or their powers, splendid in all that makes fur organisation and nursing—and here 1 stand to attention and salute them, but-— '

Proof rapidly accumulated that the feminine mind often forgets when thn king is the best' remaining card of & suit, generally forgets when' the queen occupies this prominent position and always forgets when the knavo is dominant.. That to-tho samo mind all. cnr-ils below' a queen are entirely negligible— more padding, like scenery in a. novel.

Cm seven occasions—l speak only of my own experience—different flies had to be ■informed, after a polite pause, that/havintr taken the last trick, it was their lend, l-'our sturdy specimens r.f Sho fourth in hand trumping her partner's trick wore collected.

One trick I'took,, third hand, on tho first round of clubs, with tho seven, because the V.A.D.on my loft was loath to part with either king, queen, or knave (she held all three) '-.n. so low u card! Only once had I a partner v,-lio on discovering that I renounced a suit, led it to me to trump; but this occasioned no loss on balance, for tho suit was generally led as soon as possible by the other ladyk Trumps were never led -~ntil tho, very" end, and never returned if led earlier by a man; the exception was a partner, with thre.e ' trumps, leading the king, and" when next entitled-to lead, boldly Rending forth the lrnave; her ot-.o remaining trump, tho three of spades, was too precious to risk in ruffing tho ace of hwrtfi on the second round of that suit. Enough. But why is it that tho whole preponderating majority of women—our equals when not our superiors in all else —is'absolutely deficient in tho very elements of ■ card sense? I pause for a reply.

Nurse Everitt, who is leaving for Australia ehortly on a health trip, was preeented at the weekly social ofthoAVellijigtnn Football Club last evening with a solid silver jewel case. Mr. Thompson, the club captain, Who made the preeentatinn on behalf of the club members, referred to the keen interest which the nurse had taken for many years in Rugby football, and the Wellington Club in particular, and ho expressed tho hope that she would return to, New Zealand completely restored, in health.