SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 1, 26 September 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Tho engagement is announced of Hiss Fiona. Smith, daughter ot tile llev. J. au(l Mm. Gibson-Smith, Wellington, to Mr. J, S. Maearthur, Wellington,

The engagement is announced of -Miss Richter, third daughter of the lute 31 r. J. C. Richter and Mrs. Richter, of Kelbiirn, to Mr. R. A. Steele, son of Mr. and ilrs; T. J. Steele, of Auckland.

■ On Tuesday evening the civic authorities of Auckland held an "at home" in tho Town Hall for Admiral and Viscountess Jellicoe. ■• It wn.-j quite one ot tho most brilliant events held, in Auckland for some years. O.'hc main hall had been profusely decorated with palms and ferns, while across the front of the stage thousands of white arum lilies wero banked against a selling of deep green. In the centre of the hall rosea largo pyramid of primulas and . ferns, surrounding n huge palm and giving tho impression of the. centre of a conservatory. All around the floor was covered with rugs and carpets, and lounges, chesterfields and easy chairs save the impression of Ciise ttnd comfort. Against the walls big mirrors had been placed which were draped with different coloured 1 flags and which rose out of linos or old gold bulbs in pots. The DcputyJfjiYor (Mr. A. J. Entrican), with Mrs. Kniriean, Miss . Melville, and .Mrs. Maguire received tlieguesls. Miss Mina Cnldow, of Wellington; was one of tne singers of the evening.

.Miss Pearl Evans, who had been staying with Miss Macandiw for a tew weeks, has returned to Kelson.

The engagement is announced of Mis? Gertrude ■•Jlrown, voungei daughter of Professor V. I). Brown, to Mr. G. T.. li. Russell, of Knowlcscourt, Chrislcmircn, states Hie Auckland "Star."

Mrs. Cox has returned to Nelson from a visit to Wellington.

The Victoria League in Auckland held an "at 'home" for Ladv Jellicoe at the Art Society's rooms on Tuesday. Unfortunately owing lo indisposition Lndy .Telliene was unable to be presdnt, but the gathering was attended by Admiral Jellicoe, ' A special-feature of the • "nt home" was tho beauty of the decorations. An excellent musical programme was given. '' i . ■ ■•

.-, The first wedding breakfast ever given in the House of Common.! was held there recently to celebrate the wedding 'at Holy Trinity Church, Riohnwd, of Miss May Clvnw. daughter of. Mr. J. .R, Olv'nes, M.P., to Lieutenant Frank Her;b;'rt, of the Rovnl Marine*. It took place in one of the terrace dining-rooms and was arranged by Mr.-Clyiie?. as he says, "in recognition of the help niy, daughter ha. 1 ), given me in Parliament, as my personal private sec.'etary for many years." ' . :

• The annual sale of work ih connection with the sowing guild branch of the I\tono Church of Christ was lield at Petone yesterday afternoon. Thero was n. large attendance of the public, and in c'lmrg'e of the various stalls wen tho following! Mpsdnmes Liebezpit and Chandler (jumble); JCcsdamcM Ashby, Mursatroyd, and Walsh (plain and fancy); Me'sdames Taylor, ..Dunstan, and Clout (sweets); Misses Collision and Donkm (refreshments). The liala was continued in the evening.

'" Reverrfl car loads of members of the J. 0. Williamson Pantomime Company jour-' neved to Treiitham on. Wednesday, and U'ave the sick and woutul:d soldiers in the .Sliiitarv Hospital a spejial treat in the form of an entertainmont,. held in the T.M.C.A. Institute. -The members of the company gave .a really fine programme and the men appreciated' it to the full. . i ■ •

Several golfers from the South Island' havo cone to Auckland, for tlie ladies' golf championship,, which is to be played at Middlemoro next weok. Among them are Miss Rattray, of D'inedin, Miss Anderson (Christohurch), Miss Wright (Tiriiaru). and' Miss Kettle- (Greymouth).; also Mrs. George Kelly, from Napier, Mrs. and Miss Furze (Hamilton),, and Mrs. G. Williams'(Maslerton). ■

Wedding in St, Mark's Church,

Mrs. Mary Euphemia Whitelaw, wl\o died at the Schoolhouso, Greenpark, on September 14 was born in Okain's Bay in 18C2, being the second, daughter of Mr. James Pitcaithly, .a prominent resident of Pigeon Bay. In 18fl6 she married Mr. George Whitelaw, schoolmaster, Scdgemere (Taumutu), and moved- with her husband to Greenpark seventeen years ago.- During tho war she was a.most zealous worker for the Greenpark branch of'the Red Cross and' Lady Liverpool organisations., of which, for the greater part of the time, she was president.

The Foresters held "closing of the season" social at St. Peter's Hall on 'Wednesday. The hall was prettily decorated for Ihe occasion, and the evening was thoroughly'.'enjoyed -by'.the Tarpx■number' of Foresters and "their ' friends present, many corning in from the Hiit't Valley. P.D.C.R. Bro. Taylor congratulated the committee on the success.bf these monthly socials, which had been revived' since the war, arid P.D.C.R.. Bro. Harlnrid replied on' behalf •of the . committee. Dancing was enjoyed till midnight, and the following wero responsible for excellent musical items-—llrs. H. "Watson, Misses B. Carr, N. Whiterod, D. Russell, R. Russell, and Bro. Bobbins. Bros. Parsonage and Molinenu. acted as M.C.'b. The hon. secretary. of the "W.N.R. Girls' Club thanks all donors of flowers for the soldiers' grave* at Knrori. Further contributions for the same purposa will be very gladly received. The Mother and Child. .The advent of peace gives the British Empire an 'opportunity, for setting its house in order, and it is well that we should remember that, as our King told us. the foundations of national. prosperity are in the homes of the people, states Dr. Marv Scharlieb, in the "Daily Mail." . The condition of! these homes leaves much to be desired, and it is not only bettor housing that is needed' to make tnem worthy of an Imperial race. The .welfare of our mother? and children is ' a pressing consideration, and must occupy • a large share of tho attention, of the Ministry of Health. The welfare of every human being is 'more or. jess determined during .his mother's therefore we in'ilst m'oteet the.', mothers from disease, from want, and from overwiirk; we raiist also nrovido efficient doctors, midwives, 'nurses .and health visitors to care for the mother in her hour of trial and for the new-born infant. The proposed' system of hospital reform will do much to secure the efficiency of the doctors, an*! the newlv. amended Midwives Bill is s step in the right direction for an iin - provcniP" i ''" M ie quantity and'quality of our midwives, A. third de-un-rotum for the health of the community is Hint every child, legitimate or illegitimate, shall enjoy the mothering to -which it is entitled. All mothers should he trained to believe Hint .the natural houridiment is essential for the well-being of children, and the community should he trained to understand that tlie child lias an indefeasible rislit to the personal care of his mother throughout his infant days. D'.mobilisinn the W.R.A.F. ' Tlit-' immedi'.iit' deiilnbilisation of over . 'fir.nii nut nf 'Ml, r > members of the Women's ..Air Force has been ordered. The rcni'iinder will lie demobilised before April. —Aus.-N.K. Cable Assn..

A wedding in whicih very much interest was taken was that which was celebrated in St. Mark's Church yesterday afternoon, when Miss Jacobina ("Hello") Campbell Luke,only daughter of the Mayor of Wellington (Mr. J. P. Luke, C.M.'G., M.P.) and Mrs. Luke,was married to Mr. Ellis Hallam•Charlesworth, of Pctano, Hawke's Bay, eldest son of -Mr. and Mrs. J. Cluirieswortih, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. Mr. Page, assisted by tho Kev. Mr'. Sykes. The church had been charmingly decorated for tho _ occasion with white flowers mid lycopodium, and Mr. Watkins played appropriate rtiusic. The bride, who was 1 given away by her father, wore a simple but very pretty frock of white crepe do chine, the draped overskirt ending in <i point on oitlier side,, finished with'tassels, and the fichu bodice opening over a blond lace vest. The transparent: sleeves . were of georgette, and from the. back of the shoulder was fastened a long train of white charmouse satin caught in one .corner with a spray of orange blossoms and lined with sunset pink satin. She carried a bouquet of white and pink flowers and maidenhair'fern. The b'ridosmaidswere iher cousin. Miss Ethel Aiken (chief),' who was wearing a frock. of,'pale pink crepe ne cliiue, made with' a panelled bodice caught in at the . waist with swathed belt of pink' satin, and a Leghorn hat trimmed with black velvet ribbon and pale pink flowers; Miss Myrtle Charlesworth, in eau de nil crepo de dliine. made with a frilled skirt and panelled bodice and! Leghorn hat swathed with eau de nil. tulle and finished with little clusters of flowers; and Misses Jean, Given, and Nancy Luke, nieces of the bride. The last of these three, Miss Nancy Luke, folio carried the train, wore a pretty little, frock of primrose crepe de dliine and black hat trimmed with primroses and ribbon to match, while Hie other two wore respectively lavender and turouoise blue crepe de chine frm'ks with Leghorn lints' trimmed to suit their frocks. Their boumiets were also of flowers to harmonise. The best man Was Mr. Percy Charles.worth, brother of the: bridegroom, and M" v n ,.'.'.- j.-,i,-o was iironnisman.

: Their Excellencies the oral and the Countess of Liverpool we.ro present at the ceremony in the church, and at its conclusion a large number of. guests, including many relatives, were entertained nfc a reception held In- the bride's parents,at fair home in Hironi Street. A larye'inarqupp had been erected upon-the lawn, and at its entrance Hie bride. and bridegroom received the congratulations of their friends.' Sprinir flowers, .brightly-coloured bonbons, and lyconodium decorated the tea-tables, and inside the. house-spring flowers were, evervirlierp to 'be seen, and a string band provided music. During the course of the reception several brief sneerihes were made, and toasts honoured. '. The Hon. ,T. 0. W. Ail-ken. M.J..C, nroposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, and in doing so .referred to the many good qualities .of. the bride, and also ,eulo.?ised the war work- of her narents. The bridegroom -renlicd. The latter also, later on. was called upon to pronOFC the health, of the bridesmaids, to which the be«l- mnn vrenlied. The toast <of the bride's parents was nroposed by tho Rev.. Mr. Page. Mr. T,\ike responding ;< and that of O'p bri'Wrorrm's parents was nroposed bv Mr. Murdock. to which Mr; Charlosworth replied. Mr. C. M. Luke n'-opospd the henlth of (he guests; Mr, M Lnckic and Mr. I, Clarke replying; a"d the Hon. -T. Hanan- proposed that of absent friends, in' whom were included the names of Mr, Percy and Mr, G. Luke., A number'nf cn'igre.htMpry telegrams weroM'ead bv Mr. F. Liike. Of much interest to the guests- ware the many beautiful presents which had been received and which were on view in the breakfast room.. Included among them was a silver entree dish inscribed, "To Miss Luke:' From Viscount Jejlicoe of Scapa, Admiral \of tire • JTleer.- G.C.B.i 0.M., G.C.V.0., the Captain, the AVardroom, Gun and ■ Warrant Officers and Ship's Company of H.M.S; New Zealand"; also gifts from ' Their Excellencies tho Governor-General and the Countess. of . Liverpool, and tho Right Hon.. the Premier (Mr. W. F. Massey) and Mrs. Massoy. Amon.? those who .were present were Mr. and Mrs, C. M. Luke, Mrs. Post, Mrs, H. Luke, Mrs. Lawrence Birks, Mr. and Mrs. M'Gregor. Airs. Robertson, Miss Massey, Lady Ward, the Hon. jr. Hanan and Mrs. Hanan, Mrs. A. R. At-kinson,-Mr. and Mrs. Martin Luckie, Mr. and Mra. L. M'Kenzie, other city conn-' cillors and thou wives, Mr.. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Barltrop, Mr. and Mrs. Criohton, Mr. Shorney, Mrs. Murphy,, Miss Townsend, Miss Clarke, Miss Bock, and many others; Mrs. Luke' wore a deep blue crepe de chine frock with georgette sleeves and a black hat with a cluster of white ospreys, together with a black and white feather stole; Mrs. Charlesworth, mother of the bridegroom, fawn ooat. and skirt, and black hat with ostrich feathers. Later on in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Charlesworth left by motor on their wedding tomythe latter wearing a navy blue serge coat and ;Bkirt and saxe blue motoring'hat; School for Husbands. 'The announcement that girls are receiving training, to fit them for the role of tho complete wife has, brought retaliation from women, who..demand that similar schools for men should be started to enable them to attain the standard of Ihe perfect husband, states the "Daily News." "The course for a husband," writes a woman correspondent, "need not necessarily be. of an extended nature. Instruction would start in the. kitchen. Tho instructor would be a woman. "The husband would be shown a dinner in preparation. AVhen 'all was ready and the omelette had attained the pitch of perfection, an imaginary telephone call would conic through. some ; - thing of this sort: 'I am sorry, dear,' but I cannot get homo for a coupb.of hours. Important business in the city. Will you keep dinner?' .The. husband would then be asked for suggestions as to the best method of keeping the omelette in a desirable condition for eating. "On tho husband's, failure to give a satisfactory solution, nnd when the omelette had rolled itself' up into ■ a hard ball, tho instructress would read out. the price of eggs, butter, flour, and milk. "His . next lesson would'be in; the drawing-room. Tobacco ash would be sprinkled freely over the carpet, and a person wiould enter wearing heavy golf boots fresh from a muddy golfcourse. Time would then lie taken of' 1. Removing tobacco ash. \ . 2. Removing the clay deposit; "This would be followed by'a practical demonstration .of the proper use of an ash tray,, a door mat, and a boot scraper. Other' subjects might- well bo:' Effect of motor grease Wn'clean.towels. Effect of brillian'line on clean pillow cases. ; . How to kccp.n dressing-room l idy. • "Having completed 'his ■ instruction ■ I can foresee a tremendous saving in ..the weekly expenditure, and substantial pro-' grcss'toward the happy, and economical home," "■ . ' , .