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WOMAN'S WORLD.

(Bx Imogen.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Yesterday morning Her Excellency tho Countess uf Liverpool uuu Viscountess Jelucoo visited tiiu Ked Cross Depot in Mercer Street. Lady Jellieoe, who wua at tlio head of- a Jted Cross Depot at Homo dunug tho war, wus inucu interested iu tue kind ol worn earned out at tho depot, and alterwiuus Lady Liverpool aim 6ho were guests at morning tea.

The annual ball of the Oriental Football Club will take place tins moiitu at tliu Sydney Street Hall. Tne chaperons will bo Mesdauies (Jollcrton, Kinvig, ond Niniuio. Tho ladies' coninuttea includes Mcsdauies M'llwrait'h, M'Leod, Minitie, Perry, Washer, and Wylie, and Aliased Uuckniastor, Carter, Clarke t Dunn. Kinvig, M'Farlano, Mansou" Murdoch, Nimmo, Sherwood, Wood, and Wylie, with Mr. J. H. Poulter as hon. scoretary.

Yesterday, evening members of tho Pipe.Dana of H.M.S, New Zealand were the guests of the Caledonian Society at a social evening- held in the Masonic Hall, Dancing formed tho principal entertainment, and in addition maimers of tho society as well as of tha Pipe Band contributed various items of entertainment, the evening being quite an impromptu affair. The ladies' committee (in oliargo of tho supper arrangements) comprised Mrs. M'liregor, Mrs. Hawthorne, Miss Burnt;, Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. M'Kcon, and in charge of other arrangements were. Messrs. M'Gregor (convener), Armstrong (secretary), D. Clark, Paterson, M'Keou, Barr, Smith, and Mrs. M'Keon.

A very pleasant farewell, party was given to Mrs. H. 11. Elde* and Mrs. Marl, of Waikanae, last week by residents of the district. It look place iu the church schoolroom, which was decorateel with lovely spring flowers. When tho .guests of honour arrived, each was presented" with a beautiful bouquet, and later on they were the recipients of some handsome silver vases. . There was some good music, and a dainty tea was served, Much regret was expressed at tho departure of tho two ladies, who have been among tho foremost in all tho patriots work for which tho district is justly noted, Mr. and' Mrs. Elder iuteud to live at Bavolock North in tho future.

Miss Melville, who lias Veen spending some time in Wellington first as a delegate to the conference held in' Wellington by tlio New Zealand National Council of Women, and, secondly, to the Municipal Conference, which was also hold here last week, left on ber return to Auckland yesterday.

The ladies' auxiliary of the Navy League reminds members of'the Girls' Branch Committee that the dances for sailors will bo resumed tins evening at 7 o'clock, and will continue on Thursday and Friday evenings. They will bo held in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, by kind permission of tho Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke. As tho floor space is very limited for 60 many guests, the rulo regarding the wearing of the Navy League.badges will be strictly enforced, no girls being admitted without them,

Miss Evelyn May Howden, of Yogeltown, who was on tho' clerical staff of Turnhull and Jones, Ltd., was yesterday married to Mr. 13. B. Vance, of the local staff of tho Atlas Assurance Company, and secretary of tJ'ie Wellington AmaUur Operatic Society. As showing tho esteem in which Mr. Vance was held by tho members of tho 6oriety, a cheque was quietly handed to bini on Monday evening with nil the best wishes for his future happiness and prosperity.

A sale of work will be held to-day, commencing: at 3 p.m., at the Y.M.C.A., Willis Street, under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. In addition to the usual attractions of the sale of work, an important feature will bo an exhibition of war rouvenivs, etc., from the war aones. There will l)o represented in this exhibition a uninue collection of exhibits descriptive of tlio war work of tho Y.M.CiA. A particularly fine display will bo that representing a InTge quantity of articles made by NewZealand soldiers in the Y.M.C.A. educational workshops, in England. There will be numerous other attractions, including a largo number of souvenirs from the battlefields in France. Tho exhibition will tie opened at 3 p.m. to-day, and will be continued on subsequent dnys from noon to 5, and 7 to 3. until Saturday of this week.

A recent war wedding in England was that of Lieutenant Rupert W. Simson, N.Z.F.A., fifth son of, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Simson, of Auckland, who was married to Ruth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Evans. Bnyswr.ter Road, London. The ceremony took place at St. Anne's Church, Solio, London, on Juno 30. The bride wns given away by her father, and Captain Donald Simson, N.Z.E.Fv, was best man. The groomsmen were Lieut.-Colonel Evans, R.F.C.; Lieut. Karau Simson, R.F.C., and Sergeant H. I. Simson, N.Z.E.F. After the reception, which was held at the Trocadero, the bride and bridegroom le:'t for Cliftonville, where the honeymoon was to be spent. Lieutenant Simson and his wife are returning to New Zealand by the n.s. Corinthic, due in Wellington this week.

An interesting lecture was given by Nurso Cappell on Monday evening at St. John's Schoolroom to members of tho Wellington Nursing and Wellington South divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The subject was "Sex Hygiene," a matter in which women are deeply interested, affecting, as it does, the future of the race. Nutsb Cappell, who is an authority on b.er subject, has had a wide experience of social work in all parts of the world, and her manner of lecturing could not be improved upon. A further opportunity of hearing Nurse Cappoll will be given to members and their friends at an early date.

A. very successful dance, organised by Hiss Kitty Wlielan in aid of St. Mary's •Jlrarck rebuilding fund; -was held in St. L'etdr's schoolroom last evening. Tho. hall vvas beautifully decorated for tho occasion. The chaperons were Mesdamefl Dalton. wearing a mole ninon frock; 'Mrs. J. J. M'Urath, in black taffeta, and Mrs. L. O'Brien, black ninon. Mis? Kitty "Wlielau wore emerald green on tho overdress of gold not. Among others present wero Miss .Frames in white satin with solver tunic; Mrs. J. Campbell, royal bluo net; Mrs. D. Campbell, flaino coloured ninon with gold trimmings; Mis.? Kitty Redmond (Carterton), pink ninon; Miss Doris Young, lornon silk; Miss M. Young, pink satin; Miss Doris Sullivan, pink net; Miss Ready, mnuve satin; Mis:' IlourkD, black and ivliito laco frook; Miss Johnston, .:rcaiu ea-tin; Mrs. Milroy, black ninon; Mrs. Mexted, bluo satin. The M.C.o .vero Messrs. Howard, J. Ella, J. Gray; mid J. Perry. ■ Good mutdo was supplied by tho Elite Orchestra, and an excellent supper was served.

On Friday afternoon p, matlneo will take place in tho Concert Chamber, when tho pictures given by various wellknown local artists for an art union iu .id of tho kindergarten will bo shown. \n attractivo programma has been ar- • anged by Mrs. James Hannah «nd Miss .'•n.mpboli Each person on admissiou will it given an art union ticket.

A Red Cross Presentation. YestorUay tho Mayoress (Mrs. J. I*. fiiike) and Miss Lufco were tho guests of tho Wellington Women's Red Cross Committee, tho heads of the departments, and thoir workers at an afternoon tea at the .iepot, and tho opportunity was taken to present Miss Luke, whose marriago takes ,)lnco shortly, with a est of stainless .niives. Mrs. Moorhousi- made the presentation, and on behalf of all present wished Miss Luke every possible' happiness in her l.'.arried life. Miss Luko ' nuulo a little speich in reply and thanked tho gathering for their gift and their very kind wishes. A charming thought w«s the placing of a floral horse-shoe in her scat by way of good luck, nnd Miss Luke was also presented with 11 lovely bunch of freesias. Tho tea-table hud been prettily arranged with narcissi and •ther spring flowers,

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NBAS,

Dance for Saiiors, An impromptu dance organised at extremely short notice by the Ladies Auxiliary of tho Navy LMguo for Hie sailors' and petty officers of H.M.S. iiow Zealand was held iu the Concert Chamber of the Town Hull last oveiung, and was an exceedingly cheery affair. Ac qnaiutan;w niiulo during tho visit pf.Uie New Zealand to Wellington a fortnight or so a»o were renewed with the utmost cordiality mid with as little delay as possible, mid altogether n very enjoyable evening was passed. It had not been expected that tho men would have had leave last evening owing to coaling operations during the day, but with such hearty good will had they thrown tuemselveu into the task that bv tho ovenmg tho work was completed and leave' resulted to the satisfaction of all concerned. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) and Mrs. C. Earlo wero in charge of tho dancing arrangements, and Miss Laurensou, as before, was on guard at tho door.

Wedding .at Waipukurau, On September 3, at St. Mary's Church, tho vicar (the Rev. A. C. Stace solemnised the marriage of Miss Kathleen Valentine Brown, youngest daughter of tho late Louis and Mrs. Brown, of Nelson Street, Waipukurau, to Mr. Baden Francis Wallace Finlnyson, of the Post Omce staff, Ormondvillc, eldest eon of Mr. and Mi's. Finlnvsoo, of Gisborne. The church was prettily decorated with flowers, and there was a large gathering of relatives and friends of both bride and bridegroom. The bride, who was given away by her youngest brother, Mr. J7. A. Brown, who had'recently returned from active service, wore a dress of white crepo-de-cliine, trimmed with peart?, with a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet, She was attended by Miss Florence Sweeney as bridesmaid, who wore a pretty frock of maize-coloured silk, embroidered iu pale blue, with hat to match. She also carried a bouquet. Little Mabel Love acted as flower girl, She wore a frock of white silk, embroidered in pale blue and pink, with hat to match, and carried a beautiful basket of flowers. Mr. John Sweeney, also a returned soldier, noted as best man. Miss French presided at the organ, and tho hymn. "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden" wae sung at the commencement of tho service, Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" being played as the newly-married pair left .the church. After tho ceremony a wedding breakfast was held, and the usual toasts were honoured, and the brido and' bridegroom left later by car for tho south. The bride travelled in r, navy blue costume, with: pink and cream hat. Mr. and Mrs. Finlay6on received many telegrams of congratulation' from absent friends.

W.N.R. Reunion for Sailors and Soldiers' Mothers.

Yesterday afternoon a social reunion, for the mothers of soldiers and sailors who hnd taken their part in tho war, organised by (lie Honorary Division of the Women's National Reserve, was held in the Town Hall, and was largely attended. Her Excellency tho Countess of Livorpool, with Viscountess Jelliruc, was present, and iboth were received at the steps of tho Town Hall by Mrs. G. W. Russell, president of the Hon. Division, with two vice-presidents, Mrs. Ponsonby (who presented them with a charming bouquet each) and Mrs. Hope-Lewis, nnd Miss Sheppnrd (secretary), and inside the hall bv Mrs. Corliss (Dominion president), Mrs. Porter (Dominion organiser), Mrs. Hope (Dominion secretary), Mrs. Mathew Holmes, and Mrs. A. Crawford. Mrs. Russell was also presented with a bouquet by Mrs. Mathew Holmes and Mrs. Baldey. Directlv upon their arrival in the hall the president, Mrs. luissell. welcomed Her Excellency and Lady Jellicoe in tho course of a brief speech, nnd 6aid how pleased she was that they should bo present upou such an occasion as the present one. Lady Liverpool also 6poke, and after thanking Mrs. Russell for her welcome, said how much sho enjoyed biting present at.these gatherings of «ol- • diers and sailors' mothers, alnd with them she joined in welcoming Lady Jellicoe among them that nfternoon. "In replv, Lady Jollicoo said that it was the first time she had been at such a gathering as the present ono during her stay in New Zealand. She spoke ot the different places she .had. seen while on tho New Zealand, and of how pleased she was'that sho should be visiting this country in the peoplo's own battleship. She hnd been struck by tlw wny in whicn patriotism was being instilled into the minds of the children of the Dominiou. Lady Jellicoe went on to speak of the social wotV at Home for the dependents of soldiers and sailors. Early in the war the United Service Loiuruo had formed clubs for the dependants of tho fighting men in t>oth services. Over a hundred had been formed, and they had been ot great service to all concerned, especially in keeping the officers' wives in. touch with tho wives, mothers, and children of those who were away fighting. She hoped that tho comradeship that had been engendered in those days would last for over. She could not but admiro the way in which tho women In this far-oit country hp'> w cheerfully, borne the burdens and anxities of the war. In conclusion, T/idv Jellicoe said that the Admiral was very .sorry that his work had kept him from being present at the gathering, but he had 6ent his warm greetings. To those who had lost their dear ones they both wished to convey their sympathy. , ' , ~ , That Lady Jellicoe s speech and kind messages were very much appreciated was shown by the applause which greeted her at its close. , A musical programme had been arranged by 'Mrs., Russell, consisting .of songs,' musical monologues, duets, etc. Contributing to it wer» the Misses Fuller, Clifford. Clarice Buckman.. Cruickshank, Mrs, Kennedy, and Mr. Blow, Miss Buckman nnd Miss Clifford also singing duets, and the latter giving monologues as well. Tea, which was in the charge of Mrs. Baldey, Mrs. Bethnne, Mrs. J. Hislop, and others, was handed nroumd verv expeditiously, considering tho largo numbers to bo attended to. Among those who were present wero Lady Ward, tho Mayoress /Mrs. J. P. Luke), Mrs. Bodon, Lady Findlay, Mrs. Bernard Wood, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, Mrs. J. Darling, Mrs. Honking, Mrs. Banks, Mrs. iherne, Mrs. Hudson (Motueka), Mrs. Lee (Oamaru), Mrs. Carncross, Mrs. Coleridge, Mrs. Ward, nnd many, other members of the reserve. Apologies for absence wero received from Mrs. W. I<. Massey, Mrs. A. Myers, and Mrs. A. Gray. Beautiful spring flowers decorated the small tables which had been arranged for tea, and also with palms end foliage plants massed the front of the stage.

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Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 302, 17 September 1919, Page 4

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Tapeke kupu
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WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 302, 17 September 1919, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 302, 17 September 1919, Page 4

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