WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 307, 23 September 1919, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss K. Henry, who hss been spending eomo years in England, is a passenger for Wellington by the Corinthic, which arrived in the stream yesterday. Miss Henry had been visiting relatives in Wellington shortly before the outbreak of ■war, and immediately upon her return to England she took up war work, among her duties being those at official visitor to Brockenhurst Hospital.

The monthly meoting of tho Wellington central AV.C.T.U, v.as held in the Y.JI.C.A. rooms last Friday afternoon. Mrs. A. R. Atkinson pn sided, and there wns a good attendance of members. After the business of the meeting was attended to, Mrs. M'Don.ihl, one of tho union's delegates to the conference held recently in connection with the National Council of Women, read her report, which Rave a most interesting account of the proceedings. A ouiet wedding was solemnised at the Basilica. Wellington, on September 20 by His Graco Archbishop O'Shen, assisted by the liev. Father Smyth, when Mr. 1 , . , A. O'Neill, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. O'Neill, Wanganui, was married to Elsio Gertrude, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. O'Connell. of Wellington, late of Masterton. The bride and bridegroom left for Syd- ■ ncy, where the honeymoon will bo spent.

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, of Karori. at tho ago of 82. marks the passing of another of the 'sarly pioneors of Wellington. , On Sunday morning, at St. Mary's Church, Karori, tho vicar, the Rev. G. Woodward, paid a high tribute to her memory as the oldest and one of the most faithful menibers of the congregation. Until qui';e recently Mrs. Fisher had been associated with the active work of the parish. At the conclusion of the service the Dead March was played.

A pleasing feature of Inst night's gathering of the Early Settles?' Association in the Town Hall woe the singing of Mrs. Parsons, herself a very old Wellingtqnian. and a vocalist- of very long standing. Mrs. Parsoiw, who was loudly, applauded on finishing her number, was presented with a simple little bouquet' by Mrs. J. Earle, -sen., who was among the very old pioneer residents of tho city present. Reference to Mrs. Parsons's vocal powers was niado by the Hon. 0!.. W. Kussell.. Miv Russell recalled that as a young'man he was a member of the Choral Society in .Wellington, and aclaed: "and the lady whci has just sung-so beautifully and so sweetly at such great age, was a brilliant soprano, binging in all tile oratorios, particularly tho 'Messiah.'" Mr. Russell incidentally pointed oiit that the fact that a lady of Mrs. •Parsons's ago had sung that night wifch 6uch perfect sweetness showed the people of ■Wellington that the early. settlers were .not entirely dciitituto 01 musical talent. (Ai>plau!>e.) Mrs. H. 11. Moore, Now Plymouth, is visiting Wellington. The. wedding took itoce last week in the Ha.wero Methodist; Church of Mr. Richard Stanley ■■ Maunder, youngest eon Of Mr.' and Mrs, N. -T. Maunder, of Now Plymouth, to Miss Seaief Christine Squire, oldest4lsuglitcr of Mr. and Mrs. R, J. Squire, Hawov.i. The Roy. Mr. Livorspjlgo was' tho officiating minister. Miss jlaida. Squire and Miss Shepherd were bridesmaids,"and.'Mr. Hei'bei't and Mr. 11. Squire were be.it man and groomsman respectively. . ■ '

Tho wedding took place at tho residence of Mr. and .Mis. I'. Janett,' "Kaiwai," Hatunia, (Hawlce's M.y), of. their third daughter, Miss Edith.Florence Ja)iett,.to •Mα , .- Harold Frederick liusseto, son of Mr. ami"Mrs.' Russell, Lower Hutt, Welling•ton. Tho.RevviMr. Hodgson, of Takapau, performed'the cevcmwiy; Miss May Janett Was bridesmaid, tho best'man SergeantMajor ,Cecil -, Russell, brother of tho bridegroom, ; ' ,

The New- Plymouth branch of the Wonion's National Kcsorvo entertained , the wives and mothers of soldiers to afternoon tea in AV.hiteley'Hall on Saturday afternoon. : There was a very largo attendance, anions the puests beinpr eeveral newly arrived' English war brides, in whom the women of the reserve are interesting themselves and helping them to feel at home in the country of their adoption. In her welcome to the guests, Mrs. Burgess, president of the reserve, specially .referred to theso newcomers, mid hoped tho other women would do what they could to h/tip them settle down in their now , 'surroundings. A very pleasant afternoon was spent in general conversation, music, etc., to which Mcedanies Evans and List, Miss Shaw, and tho girls of tho High School (who form the. iunior branch'of the reserve) contributed. The High School girls also waited on the guests at afternoon tea. At the conclusion of the proceedings, one of tho women, who said it was tho first occasion on which sho hadloeen present at eucli a function, expressed the' appreciation of all for a pleasant afternoon's entertainment. airs. M. A. Matlieson, of Palmerston, whose deatli is recorded, was Hip relict of Mt, Duncan Mathoson, of Bunny-: thorpe, who was one of the first dairy fanners in tho Feildiug district. As Miss I'idler, eho was one of tlio first teacliera of cookery in tho Dominion.- Sho was (& years of age, and Heaves a family of four —"Misse? Jean ani 'Annie Jfatheson and Lieut. .Stewart.sSfntheson, of tho Royal Engineers, and Mr. D. W. Matlieson,, Mayor of Levin. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Ttoss are among tho passengers on the Corinthic which arrived in the stream yesterday. Mrs. Ct.'E. DenniPT, who has many friends both in Wellington and in the Wairarapa, and win has been living for soiiio timo in Aucklind, left by the At.ua for Sydney, where sho will live with her daughter/Mrs. Goluk Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ball and Mr. Bnico Ball arrived in Wellington on Sunday by tho Talnui from England. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Ella Yule, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Yule, Featlmrston, to Cap; tain G. H. Botetsoii, N.Z.M.C, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. It. E. Robertson, Kelburn. Captain Robertson returned recently after lengthy service in the N.Z.E.F. in France.,

Dance in the Sydnuy Street Schoolroom.. A very successful and thoroughly enjoyable dance, organised by Miss B. Brcen and Miss Si. M'Kcovren, for the benefit of their str;lt in connection with the forthcoming Thomdon parish bazaar,; was hold in the'iiydney Street Schoolroom last evening. In spite,of the fact that tho weather ivas anything but invitinj,' outside a largo number braved the passing showers ard muddy streets, and us a result tho hn'il was well filled with dancers, Miss Brecn and Miss M'Kcowen left nothing undone that could add to tho pleasure of the evening. Folia,?o intermingled with white flowers (made by Miss S-:anlon) decorated the , walls of the liall -with most effective rc--1 suits, and red shades over the lights i gave a soft glow to the room. Tho stage had been comfortably furnished for onlookers, and; in the room adjoining the supper lablcs had been very prettily arrtiiiKcd with while and yellow narcissi. The supi'iei' was nil homemade, several friends assisting with • contributions, aiming them being Sirs. i Onstelln.' of Wndestow.i, who specialised ■ in most delicious <:ofl'ee. Miss M'Kcowen wore a frock of lime-coloured crepe do chine with winged sleeves of dark blue georgette and touches of tho same blue on the skirt; Miss B. Brcen was in deep saxe blue silk, dimmed with gold-em- • bruideml lace; Kiss K. M'Keowen was in white satin j Miss. Brecn in emerald Ki'ecn'i and Miss — Brecn in a black tulle frock.' Among others who were present were the Slieses Levetl, Fitzgerald. Fentnn. M'KV'owcn, M'lnerney, Kosewrave, Hipgie, Dairy, Byrne, Sojinlan, I Nolan. Cnrrick, Black, Ponder Graham i Foote, Begg, Robin, and many more.

MATTERS OS INTEREST FROM FAB AND NBA!.

Farewell Tea and Presentation. Yesterday af-tcrnoon, Mrs. G. W. Russell, president of the Honorary Division of the Women's National- Reserve, was thrt guest of the- active and honorary committees of tho organisation at an afternoon tea held at tho Pioneer Club. Tea was set in tho reception room of tho club, the tables having been charmingly arranged with narcissi and birch fohago. As Mrs. Kussell, with her family, is leaving Wellington for Christchurch toward* the end of tho week, Mrs. Corliss, Dominion president of tho reserve, in tho course of a feeling little speech spoke of tlio great regret which all were experiencing at the thought of losing Mrs. Uiissell, whom, as president of the Honorary Division, they had found a most willing and sympathetic worker. Mrs. Corliss outlined tho history of tho Honorary Division, which had been formed at a emaM! meeting hold nt Mrs. Russell s house over three years ago. It had been felt that something nteded to bo done ior mothers who had sons at the war or in camp, to bring some counteracting lnfluonco to work against the apprehension, suspense, and sorrow which so many women were undergoing because oi too war, and -Mrs. Eusaell had suggested tho holding of these monthly teas for the mothers of soldiers'.and sailors. As it 'happened, sailors! ■ mothers -' were very much in ,1 minority, naturally so, since this country had not its own navy nor any naval base, but of soldiers' mothers there wero very many. Mrs. Corliss described the first tea, and the anxiety with which tho committee- regarded it, wondering if it would be a success or no, because they had been toM that Wellington was so difficult a place, women would not co-operate' ut all. That first tea, as they would remember, was an immense success, and tho Concert Chamber in which it was held, was all too small. In a little while, the big,hall liad to be rec.nisitioned for theso teas and in this connection Mrs. CoiMss paid a tribute to the kindness and courtesy of the Mayor, Mr. Luke, in placing first the Concert Chamber and later the big hall at their .disposal. What those teas had meant to many of the mothers-the brightness, the fofcetfulness for 'a time of their anxiety, tho friendships and the sympathy they\had met with, they had to some extent learned, and with that knowledge in their hearts they could feel that they had done something to lighten the burden of thoir fellow sufterers. Mrs. Corliss paid a tribute to the sympathy Mrs. RusseM lind always shown in the work, and the great care she had taken in arranging entertainment programmes for thos9 afternoons. Mrs. Corliss then, asked Mra lussell to accept on behaii of meni'bers two little- gifts us tokens of. remembrance and appreciation. She handed Mrs. Russoll a charming little bfooch in tho form of three pearls, the centre one a large pink one, set on a gold bar, and a souvenir spoon with tho JNew Z/ealand coat-of-armg forming t'ho handle. In thanking Mrs; Coiffiss a'nd the donors for the gift, Mrs. Eussc-U'said sho.had done nothing to deservo them, nor tho kind things that had been said of her. Without such helpers nothing could have been done, nnd she felt elio could not tnke credit for the work that had been n °Tet another gift that Mrs. Russell reoeived was aMieantiW Iwunuot, made bv Mrs. Matheir Holmes, and presented to her I>y Mrs. Corliss. The singing ot "Should Auld Acquaintance and I , or She's a Jolly Good Felfavr.' enefcd •■the afternoon. Among those who were present were, in addition to. Mrs. Kusstfl nnd her daughter, and Mrs. Tripp, Mrs. Matbew Holmes, Mrs. Baldey, Mrs. Bothune, "Mre. Hope-Lewis. Mrs. Trope, Mrs. B. W. Holmes, Mrs. Porter, Mis? Sheppnrd, Mrs. Ponsonby, Mrs. Bodon, and Mrs. Taylor. Apologies wye iwived from Mrs. Shircr, .Mrs. WilInughby, Mrs. A. Crawford, and Mrs. A. Gray. , ■ ■■ .- .- - '•„.' • Farewells at Greytown. ;' :,. Quite a number of afternoons havo been given in Greytown lately as farewell gatherings for the Misses Jackson. Mr E. Jackson has sold the lovely old homo "Stonestead" at Woodside, und;lias purchased a house in Hobsbu. Street, Wellington, where ho and his sisters intend taking up' their residence very shortly. ' General regret is expressed at their departure, as they are very popular nnd will b< , much missed. Mrs, Uittor and Mrs. White were tho hostesses for the first afternoon , , when an advertisement guessing competition was hel<. Mrs. Hornabrook being the'winner and Mrs. Driimmond gaining the consolation. . The next week , Mrs. W.A. Tnto had an equally eiijoyr.blo . afternoon, nursery rhyme's and tales making an interesting competition, Mrs. Tucker securing iirst prize. The drawing-room was decorated with lovely spring (lowers, which were niue'li' admired ... Mrs. M'Crackon's afternoon was a visit to the "zoo," as each guest had to draw a different animal, antl the others "iioised what it was meant for. It caused much merriment, as some of the animals wero quite unknown in any "zoo. Mrs. Campbell proved the winner- nnd Miss Sara Jackson secured tho greatest number of votes for the best drawing. Jfcs Wyett was the 'hostess on lucvuny and entertained a number of friends at "The Willows." Much interest was caused by a- riddle guessing competition, the general verdict bcins ' "how easy when ono know the answers." Mrs. White secured first prize and Miss Drummond second prize. Dninty afternoon tea was served in .the diningroom, tho table being decorated with spring 'biiljw. Invitations havo been issued by other hostesses in honour of tho same guests. , By Air to the Honeymoon. A new method of sotting out- on a honeymoon journey was adopted bv a bride , nnd bridegroom at Chorley Wood Bucks ,(says the "Daily News"). On a grassy space-.immediately in front of. tho'parish church where tho 'wedding took place, an aeroplane was waiting, and ns soon as the ceremonies, sacred mid social, wero over, the couple took iTipir seats in tho machine and started their journey.to Foivey. Cornwall, where the honeymoon, is to be spent. They nrrired at Fowey at 8 o clock in the evening, the aeroplane landing safely in a football field. The adventurous bride was Miss flora Stahden. granddaughter of Mrs. Macnamam, of 'Cliorley Wooil Lodge, and Jier husband, Hγ. R. Hamilton, of tho Indian Civil Sen-ice. There was no need for tho lady to affect a.special fly.ins • costume, for the • "Avro" limousine tlirec-senfer. in 'which the journey was made is proof against wind and rain, ami, is fitted with armchairs like a luxurious motor-car. The luggage consisted of two suit-cases. . .... Tho time seats aro arranged in the body of tho limousine one behind another, the Inst being the most comfortable. Colonel Henderson, of the 'Avro . Company, told a member of the "Baily News" staff that the machine was to ho devoted especially to such purposes as this. He expected that there would. henceforth be considerable demand ioT i aeroplanes for wedding trips, though, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were pioneers, of the movement in England. | Tho monthly gathering of tho wives ' of soldiers arid sailors .will tnke place at Esperanto Hall, Lsfi Lambtoii Quay (next Prir,glo's)on Friday next at 2.3(1 p.m. All wives are cordially mvitod ns it is impossible to notify each Ecpa- ; rately, . j