WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 275, 16 August 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NSABi (By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Tho marriage will shortly lake place between Air. \V. Wilson, 8.E., M.Sc., A.M.1.E.E., latu of Auckland University and Canterbury College, only son of Mr. and Mi's. AV. Wiisun, of Wirihana, Now Brighton, Cliristciinrch, and Miss I'. ,). Boulton,' younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. .Boulton, of Devonport, Auckland, states an exchange. Jlr. Wilson left for England nearly three years ago to engage in munition work, and is now head ot tho Experimental and Development Department of Switehgear, lit the General Electric Company's Works at Birmingham. Miss Boulton left for England by tho-Ruahino on Monday last. The monthly committee meeting of tho Levin Memorial Home for Girls was held at the home, Miss Archibald, president, being in tho cluiir. Members present were Mcsdames Clirmii-, K-imvlcs, Hall, Misses Robieson, Young, Speed, Morrali, and Barry. On pence night Miss Archibald entertained nil tho children and on Monday, July 21, they eaiuc into town tor the children's procession. Gifts (luring the month are acknowledged from the following: Mrs. Christie, Sirs. West, Miss Archibald, Miss Bremner, Miss Archibald, A i'l-iend* Miss Barry, Mrs. Hall, Hurcombe and Sons, and tho HawkeV Bay fisheries. ' The annual gift ton. will bo held at - the homo' in tho third week in September. : A reception is ■ being held at. the Pioneer Club oil Tuesday for Mrs. W. E. Masse.v and Lady Ward as a welcome on their return to Neiv Zealand from England. • In the course of the annual report of the Women's National Reserve, presented at last night's meeting, reference was made to tho Mothers' Help Division. Although this division 'had only been "in existence for about , four mouths, or a little over, much 'had been accomplished. The rest .room for women and children, which was much needed, was now an accomplished fact save that tho committee had yet to secure a suitable matron. The .other important problem .with which tho division was grappling was that of domestic help for over-burdened mothers of families. One paid helper is now at work, and very shortly another will be engaged. Mrs. A. Gray is tho president, and Sirs Aherne tho iion. secretary, with Mrs. E. Hadfield as lion, treasurer.

Marriage in St, Anne's Church. The marriage took plneo very riuictly yesterday morning in St. Anne's Church. Newtown, of Miss Agnes Segrief, a vocal ist whose charming singing has delighted many audiences in Wellington and elsewhere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Segrief, "Maryvale," Daniel Street, Newtown, to Captain Robert, J. Grant, M.C., son.of Mr.;and Mrs. Bernard Grant, Wyndham,' N.S.W. The ceremony was performed by Chaplain J. B. Segrief. brother of the bride, the choir, of which Miss Sour i. has beon a member for some time, sinking the Mass. Miss Teresa M'Enroe al. ; o sung "Avo Maria," her brother-in-law, Mr. Logan, playing the violin obbligato The altar had been beautifully decorated , by the Children of Mary. Archdeacon ])e----voy assisted with Hie marriape ceremony. Tlio bride wore a frock of pale pinrc georgette drapt-d with silver lace, lha lonir train of crepe-de-cheno being lined with palest pink. Her veil was fastened with a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of flowers to tone with the frock. Miss Gamble (a nieco of the bride) attended as bridesmaid; ami wore a frock of lieliotropo pastel georgette, made with a frilled skirt and winged sleeves, and finished with n swathed belt of pale rink, heliotroue, and bine pastel tones. Her leghorn hat repented the same colours in the flowers with which it was trimmed, and her bounuot brought in the same shades of cob onring. The best man was SergeantMajor Harold Corrijtan. Stibspquentlv the wedding party, which consisted only or relatives, was entertained, at -tlio residence of the bride's narciits. Mrs. Segrief wore a frock of black satin' with a lace coat and black feathered hat. Mrs. Gamble, sister of the bride was in a checked blank and whit" costume strapped with black and a black velvet hat with ospreys. Mrs. L. Logan, another sister of the bride, wore ?. frock of champagne coloured georgette with swal/iied bolt, in pastel tones of blue and pinic, and leghorn hat repeating the colours The bride travelled in a Harris twe"<) costume, and hat i"'- pastel shades to tone. Captain and Mrs. Grant are leaving almost at onee on a visit to Australia. Previous to her marriage the bride was the jruost. of honour at several farewell gatherings, the last one to be given being that by Mrs. Corrigan. vlio gave a handkerchief evening on Wednesday. Among the many present which the brido received was a set of stainless knives- mul a silver hot water jug from the Children of Mary. Dance at Central Ten-ace. Kelburn. One of the most delightful of dances was that which was .'given last evening by MrJand Mrs. Edward Dutliie, at their house, in Central Terrace, Kelburn, -for their niece, Miss Lalla Duthie, (laughter uf Mr. and ill's. J. Duthie. 'Iho house is a, delightful one for dances, .with, plenty, of spaco, .and the guests, | among'whom were several very recent deuuhmtes, thoroughly enjoyed themselves | ,u> their host and hostess left no stone iiiilurhed to secure a happy evening. The ballroom, which was' downstairs, had been prettily decorated for the occasion, and consisted of two rooms opening into each'-'other,' one of which had been entirely enclosed with a canopy of crimson and- white drapery so that it looked like a large bell tent, with ropes of Ivcopodium radiating from a central point to tlio sides, while the other room was draped with flags,' and a crimson and white frieze, outlined with deep blue. The whole effect was charming and was I carried out by Seoulkr's. Beautiful spring | flowers decorated the supper room, and | the table also had been'arranged with I tliem in silver vases with a largo bowl as a centre piece. Black and yellow ribj bons had been fastened to tlio gasolier land carried to the four corners of-the I table, wliero they were tied in big loops, I knots of them also decorating the table elsewhere. The hostess, Mrs. Edward Duthie, woro a charming gown of soft black satin, with a short tunic of silvor-

embroidered lace, veiled with black ninon and finished at the back with a silver cord. Ninon also draped the skirt,, buck nntl front, a silver star, with many radiating points making an effective finish. A vivid touch of colour was given by the tangerine tiger lily which" was worn at the waist. Mrs. J. Diithie wore ft frock of black satin, veiled with golden coloured georgette and draped with gold tissue, the georgette being embroidered in tones of blue, pink, nnd heliotrope. Miss Duthio wore her pretty debutante frock of cream satin with frilled skirt of silver lace, draped will) panels of the loopod-up satin. Among others who wero present were: The Hisses Webster, I'jillon, Whyto. Ge<ldis, C'oull (2), Bryco, Tully, I). Ewart, Salmond, Hawkins, Harfe, Easterfield (2), Maeandrew. Tripu, Elder, C. Morison, Danes, Chaytor, Daniel (Mastcrlon), Messrs. Chatfield, Buxton, Beeves, Whyte, AVebster, Thompson, Maeandrew, Coatos, Gamble, ifeid. 51. Myers, Milward, Joyce, Charlton. Elder, M'Caul, Stewart, Fearn, Moss, Chaytor, Masters, Daniel, and Bcrrill. Returned Soldiers' Ball. An event that is being looked forward Id with much interest is the returned soldiers' ball, which is to be held at the Town Hall on September 5. Owing to iho largo membership of Iho association, it has been found impracticable to issue invitations to individual members. Association members are therefore requested lo obtain their tickets from ilie secretary, Mr. Aldrieh. In view of the success'of previous functions, the committee anticipates a large attendance, and requests that thoso who intend to be present should obtain their tickets by August 31. Invitations to citizens have been issued on the basis of swell lists as tho committee has beon abie to obtain, but these are neeessa-rily incomplete, and Mr. Aldrieh will bei glad to bo notified of the names of any who have inadvcrtontly been overlooked. His telephone number is 1191.

City Corporation Employees' "Social."^ The annual bonelit "ioeial" of the Wellington Corporation employees, dropped during the war-period, has been iwivod. and was held in the 'lown ]M ill". The proceeds «re to go Lodge l'und, which had been somewhat heavily depleted by the inroads 111. ~.1 upon it through the influenza, epidemic, when so many of its mein'bers were stricken down by the disease.. The- needs arising (i; the war hud ailso heavily taxed ite resources, and it is hoped that a satisfactory amount mil bo raised as a result of last night's effort. Tho "social was lai'Roly attended, and a very ple/isalit timo was spent in dancing hikl with euchre. Draping-s of Hags about the hat! made it look very gay and bright, and the stage also had been deconito'j with lings and foliage. Delightful music for the dancing was supplied by title Wellington Tramways Band, whose services were gratuitously given and were greatly appreciated. 'Musical ilfciAs were also given during the course of the evening. Supper was set 011 long tables underneath the gallery, a trellis work covered with lycopodiuin separating that part of tho hall from the dancing space. Tho committee responsible for tho arrangements comprised Mr. Tippett (lion, secretary), Messrs. Ileadifen, Baillie, P, Ileadifen, H. Headifen, D. Cameron, Burgess, lirockie, Eraser, and M. Condon. Among those who were present were: Tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) and Mrs. Luke, tho Act-ing-City Engineer, Mr. Patterson and Mrs. Patterson. Councillors Bennett and Glovor, the latter with Mrs. Glovor, and several of the heads of departments. Y.W.C.A. Notes. At the monthly meeting of tho board of directors of the Y.WX.A., held on Thursday, there were present Mesdames ;Pearson, Adamsou, Adams, Bonnie, lloby, M'Clay, Morpeth, Murdoch. Pope, (Colonel) Porter, Maberley, Porter, Taylor, and the Misses Lawson. Birch, and Tingey. Fifty-six new members were elected. Reports were received on the giris' work, the finance campaign, furnishing committee, and the special activities of- tho lunch and hostel committee. .It was agreed that the official opening of the new wing of the hostel and of tho Boulcott Street building should not take placo until the necessary further alterations and additions had 'been made, which are contingent upon the completion of the calupingn. Consideration was made of the proposition that had como from the World's Y.W.C.A. office-''relating to employment and hostel accommodation for emigrants on their . arrival in this country. A special effort is being made in lingland by the Y.W.C.A., to establish training hostels and domestic corps for girls to bo trained i" all paa'ts of domestic ■work. Some will be of the old type and SQiiio of tho new, i.e.. educated women who believo that domestic work is a woman's right sphere, and who wish to do it doubly well, so that through their efforts they may raise the status of.this department of employment. Ine C -V's of the Dominion are being asked to" write particulars concerning conditions . and the kinds of employment open to girls in tho Dominion. Many inquiries are being made of the London Y.W.C.A. by girls and women who wish 10 emigrate from England, and at pro--1 sent they nro fiblc to give little detailed information exiept that which is taincd in Government booklets. Tho new dining-room in- tne Y.vv.UA. Building, Boulcott Street, was opened 011 Wednesday for the girls and young women of this city. Tho room had been prettily arrang. d by the committee, and thero was a feeling of expectancy 111 tho atmosphere when the girls began to find their way to this new resort tor refreshment and rest. Those who partook ot the two or three course dinner expressed great appreciation, and it is expected that as soon as the lunch room becomes known, there will not be enough room to hold tho number of girls who wibh to make use of it, and of tho airy lounge provided for recuperation in readiness for tho afternoon's work. Millinery dressmaking classes, and St. John ambulance lectures, Biblo classes and clubs havo all been transferred from Fowlds s Buildings to Boulcott Street during this week. . . , To-night is to Ix; a special social evenifi» for the young women and their men friends, who will bo ""'itccl {>>' the com. mittnes, in the new Y.W.C.A. Building, in Bonlcotf Street. For this special occasion a special • programme lias been arranged, and the whole house will bo thrown open to the party. As there is no room large enough for group gatlieiings, tho room th low Msb Build.ngs will still have to bo retailed for these large gatherings, and the regular oar,ll - day evening socials w.ill be held thero as usual after to-night, untn such timo as sufficient accommodation may be added to tlio Boulcott Street building On Sunday, at 4.15 0.1%, the first service in tho Y.W.C.A. Bulk ing, in Boulcott Street, will be held, when the and general secretaij will speak The social tea will also be proSi'in this building. A .welcome is extended to. strangers to both the eeivice and Hie

Tho Wellington Municipal 1' ire Brigade and 'Wellington Volunteer i'iro Police are holding their fifteenth annual social and bail in the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall this month. An interesting advertisement anent the formation of a Jazz Orchestra in \Ullington appears .elsewhere in th," issue. The new band is to make itsolt nuiul for the first time on Tuesday next.