WOMAN'S WORLD.
(BY liiooen.)
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
ilor Excellency the Countess of Liverpool and Viscountcss Jellicoo visiW i'reutkam Military Hospital on Saturday. They were receiied by Colonel tVyuo and the matron, and visited tho various wards, meeting tlie pationts and expressing muck interest in their progress.
Miss iMarjorie Daniel has returned to Masterton lrom a visit to Wellington. Mies Omond (Napier) is staying with Miss Sutton, Grant Road.
, Miss Maude Fane, who, after the conclusion of her engagement with J. C. w illianison. Ltd., went to England for a holiday, the greater portion of which ,she has spent in the Isle of Wight has been re-engaged bj- J. C. Williamson, Ltd, to appear with the New English Musical Comedy Company, and'is now on her way to' Australia.
* engagement is announced in fcho Christchurch "Press" of Miss Vow Banna, youngest daughter of Mrs Hanna, Hereford. Street, West, to Lieutent John J. Ardagh, N.Z.D.C. (lately returned from tho front), a son of Mr.' J. J. Ardagh, Glenavy, S'jufh Canterbury, and a brother of Captain Ardagh, D.S.O M.(j. ''
On Saturday afternoon His Excellency the Governor-General Viscount Jelhcoe were present at tho Asso-' ciation football match that was played between a earn from 11.M.5. New- Zealand and Wellington, representative players, at the Basin Reserve. There was a very largo attendance 03 the public, ajid the match was followed with keen iu.terest. Shortly aftfcr fhpir arrival His Excellency and Admire,! Jellicoo were each presented with a bouquet, fastened with black and yellow ribbons, for the Countess of Liverpool and Viscountess Jeliicoe (who had a previous engagement to visit '.frentham Military Hospital) by tho Misses Grade and Elsie Ward. Tho bouquets were of spring. flowSrs, and wore charmingly arranged. An apology for absenoe had been received from the'' Prime Minister (the Hon. W. P. Massey). Wedding at Auckland. A wedding of considerable interest took place at the Somervell Memorial Church, Romuera, Auckland, on Wednesday, August 20, when Miss .Tesiio Waning Watson,- younger daughter of Mrs. Watson, Olaengart,' Remuora, and the late Mr. John Wateon, 'so prominently identified with the Thames, was married to Mr. Robert 'Cr. JfacMorran, of tho Lands and Survey Department, second son of Mr. and Mrs. George MacMorran, Wellington. Tho church was decorated with clematis and spring flo wers, and tho service, which was conducted by tho Rev. J. Pattiison, was fully choral. The bride/ 1 who was given away by her brother, Mr. reter Watson,.. wore a cream gabardine costume, fimsned with oho of tho new waistcoat effects in braohe mid accentuatedwith buttons and stitcheries. The bridesmaid was Miss MacMorijin, of Wellington, sister of the bridegroom, and Maiy Wilson, a. small niece of the bride, was also in attendance. Captain Brown MqcMorian (brother of the bridegroom) was' best man, and Mr. B. If. Cowles, Ihames, was groomsman,-both-,-like tho bridegroom, , having recently returned from active sorvico. After the cereimony tho guests, comprising near relatives of the family, were ontor famed at tho residence of the bride's, mother, whero tho customary toasts were 'honoured. Amongst those present were: Mr. and Mrs. P Watson (Auckland, Mr. and Mrs. W watson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Watson (Thamos), Mr..and-Mrs. George Fleming, Mr. and BIw: Todd-Si iilh, Misses ;Meming (2), and Miss Pascoe;'
I Farewell to the New Zealand!' if' Saturday evening' was a "memorablo |j occasion at the Town Hall. Every night g save ono during their stay in Wellingfc ton- the sailors of H M.S. New, Zealand hare been entertained thero by those ladies who have takon it upon them--5 selves to see that , the men have been provided with, hospitality and entertain- (| meat, and Saturday was the oulminating / event, as the battleship was. to leave on tho following day, Sunday. At an early .. hour of tho evening there was a large 1 attendance of the sailors and of those iriio have boon entertaining, them, and 1.1 a varied and altogether enjoyable time ensued. Hakas were danced by a number of the sailors, sonio of them , sang, and one of their number danced a hornpipe, all these thing!) being 6andwiched in between general -dancing. The culminating event, however, was a grand march in which everyone in the big chamber took part, nailors, their entertainers and everyone, else, first in twos then in fours and then in eights, with all the evolutions that are comprised in n grand march. The music played was in keeping with the occasion—"Sons of the' Sea," "Nancy Lee," otc,, everyone joining in with the words till the chorus was heard far off from-the Town Hall, I "Auld Lang Syne" being sung at the end. Commander. Calvert, wno had arrived a little earlier in the evening, then came forward and thanked'the ladies for all they 'had. done in the way of entertaining tho men. They had been better treated in Wellington than in any other part of the. world "ince they had left .England in February, and they had visited many porta in the meantime. From the highest to tho lowest they appreciated what had/ been, done for them. When the 1-oat sailed out from Wellington Harbour on the Sunday afternoon there would be on board many Kid and sorrowing hearts, (Loud cheers and laughter.) HowevoY,- the great British Navy that never slumbered would creep in some morning while the people were asleep on yet another yisit, so that they were not yet taking their final farewell. Commander Calvert then called upon tho company to givo tl.roß cheers foiv the ladies who had entertained them, ajid the cheers were given as only sailors ,'oan cheer.i finishing with the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Follows" and more oheers till it seemed tho building would hardly'contain-.'such a volume of 60 lllld.
On behalf of the ladies tlio Mayor, Xi. J. P. Luke, replied, and spoke of the pleasure it had been to entertain the sailors and how exemplary their conduct had .been (luring tteir stay in Wellington; 116 then calkd upon tho ladies to give three cheers fo;* tho ship's company, which was dono with great vigour, "For They Are .Tolly Good Fellows" again following. In the meantime during the speeches tho Savafits hud stolen in from the Concert Ohamtxir to seo all that was going on and, unable to resist the spontaneity and atmosphere of light-hearted enjoyment, they fao remained to add their cheers to thfi others and also to dance. Altogether it was an inspiriting occasion and was for the time being—the concluskin of a period during which Wellington threw aside its stolidity and coldness—as demonstrative and as opjnhearted in its hospitality as tho mcsi; warmhearted people could lmve wished. The British Navy, that great rampart of Britain's Empire, was its guest, and its name, is now an open sesame to all New Zealand heart. 1 ) ..and, homes. Women's National Council Conferonco. Tho following remits are to be discussed at tho annual conference of (he Now Zealand Women's National Council, to ho held shortly in Wo) lington :— (1) That tho hourq of work and the wages of school children who are employed before and after uchool hourj bo regulated by tho Government. (2) That in viow of the unifying and improving influence on national life ol' <i wioo sys- I torn of extonded education th;> Government bo a.flted'to iviiso tho leaving <.ge to .10, and to establish, for young people not enjoying other educational advantages compulsory daytime continuation classed for eight hours a Week till t'jj, ago of 18. (3) That tho amount of compulsory domestic scienco demanded ot' girls iu primary and secondary schools is ex«s- i sivc, being, more than is required for ordinary practical purposes, and deprives girls of equal educational opportunities with boys, nnu that therefore irt secondary schools (ho arrangement of 'ho course bo left to principals and llio parents,
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Mrs. Massey. During tho past few days Mrs, W. P. r _ Massey has been suffering from a very j" severo cold, and was iinablo to fulfil ficv- „ eral ongagements. Her many friends ,[ will bo Rlad to know that yesterday sho " was a little better, and it is hoped the j next few days will see her getting back t . to her normal etato of health. "The Thirteenth Club." 0 A dance organised by the "Thirteenth Club" (Wellington College Old Boys and k members of tho College Old Boys' Foot- .■ ball Club) was held in tho' Masonic Hall in Boulcott Street on Saturday evening. Owing to the fact that the organisers had i- waived their claim to fclio Concert Chamj- ber, where it was origimiMy planned to ir hold the dance, in favour of tho Weill lington Savage Club, who were giving 1S a special evening in honour of the naval '> visitors to Wellington, they wero someh what at .a disadvantage, as the numbers n /present wero really too many; for ease and comfort in dancing. Iu spito of that fact, however, those present appeared to q thoroughly enjoy themselves The deeoraa - ticiss of tho hall were carried out in black 5 and yellow, the college colours, and clusters of balloons, painted to represent y footballs, gave a novel touch, and one • t ' that was very effective.; Yellow and Wack " were also tho keynote of the decorations ' in the supper room, and the tables were '' arranged with spring .flowers. Tho chaperons for the evening were Mrs. Gully v and Mrs. Ossipoff. The ...committee comi- prised the Misses G. Gully, M. (jully, Gordon, Ossipoff, Donnelly, Corich, 1 Messrs. Chegwidden, Binnie,. Coleman, - Ice, Harper, Dawson,' and Lat- . tey, Mr. 0. Binnie being the secretary, i Quite an interesting chapter of coin- [ cidenccs marks tho history of the Tliir- . teenth Club, as in all its undertakings i it has been dogged by the number thir- > i teen, particularly when it was being 1 formod, so that it was no wonder tho j promoters, greatly daring, decided to j call it. by its present name. So. far they t do not appear to have suffered from mis- ; adventure in defying the auguries. ; A "Welcome" Social. t \, On Saturday evening a "welcome home" ' social, organised by a committee of members of St. Mary's Choir, was held in tho Ponsonby Hall, Abel Smith Street, for Mj. Conroy and Mr. M'Enroe,' two of their num'ber ,who had been- away on active service. Tho hall had been decor- ' ated for the occasoon with coloured streamens, .lycopodinm, and flowers, and the supper tables with spring flowers. Dancing and a musiqal programmo formed the entortaiitfnifiit for the evening, those contributing items being; Miss Doherty, Miss Moyla'iy Miss Pen ton, Miss O'Brien, and Jliss Janseti with songs, Miss Kathleen: O'Brien, giving a fancy danco, and Mr. Ben O'Brien playing a violin solo. Miss _ Galloway played tho music for the dancing. Tho organisers of / the evening were Mrs. Healy,' Misses O'Connor, Fen ton, and Janson. 3f<r. Healy and Mr. Conroy (senior). The two returned soldiers received a very cordial i welcome from all present, Mr. Healy, in the course of a brief speech, expressing the pleasure that was felt at their safo return. Mr. Conroy and Mr. MTEnroo Suitably replied, Golf Championship Meeting. . . The Now Zealand ladies' golf championship meeting will take place in Auckland. play beginning ion September 29. As this is the 1 first meeting since 1914, it is hoped that all golfers will give it their hearty support, and assist'in making it a successful gathering. Tho programme is now published, and has been sent to all clubs. The events include the championship proper, with medal competitions for valuable challenge trophies, and bogey competitions. In tho medal events three prizes are allotted—a scratch prize, ,'one for players with handicaps under IG, and one for handicaps 10 and over, the challenge trophy in each competition beins held for the year by the player returning tho best , not 6core. By this allotment of prizes all grades of players have an interest in each round. In addition to these tho player who returns the best scratch aggregate in tho three ' medal competitions holds for the year the Mellsop Cup, and receives a replica of it. In tho bogey competitions there are prizes for,short and long handicaps, but no challenge trophies. Entries'closo with the honorary, secretary of the Auckland club on September 15, 1919. . A Farewell at Otaki. , . Mrs. Blatlnvayt, who is about to leave Otaki for Wellington (the ltev. G. C. Blathwayt, principal of Otaki College, having Deen appointed yioai*'' of Island Bay parish, Wellington), \yos entertained by the parishioners of tho local Anglican Church, and her many friends, at a social in the Druids' Hall, Otaki, on Monday As. Mrs. Blathwayt, for a period of seven years ' had rendered faithful and most efficient service as organist of All Saints', the parishioners determined not to allow her to leavo without somo recognition of her good work, and the attendance was both large and representative. Musical and ' other items wore contributed by Mrs. ,{ Jones, Misses Booth, Gwen Stevens,. Ethel Jonos, and Captain Pirimi Tahiwi ' and Mr. J. B. 'Ingram. A number of, tho college boys sang several company , songs. During tho evening the Ksv. G. P. Petrie, an explaining tho object of the gathering, said tho utalented lady who had rendered distinguished service as their organist possessed musical ability > of a high order, and had helped very largely towards the success of Church work in Otaki. She was always at her post—hail, rain or sunshine-<nid it was not possible to adequately thank her . for her most valuable services. In wrk. ing as she had, Mrs. Blathwayt had been I actuated by hor duty to God. Mr. Petrie j then presented Mrs. Blathwayt, on be- j half of the congregation, with a very j handsome" and valuably pair of entree j dishes, and in doing so, said lie hoped j God would abundantly bless hor and her S husband in her future life, 'wherever she f might be. The silver articles were beau, jj tifully engraved: "Mrs. ,G. C. Blathwayt, E organist of All Saints' Church, Otaki; H 1912-19. With best wisbos from ..the g parishioners.". fc
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