SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 35, 5 November 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Tho annual athletic sports of the Wellington Boys' College aro to bo hel<i ut tho college on I'Viday afternoon. Noire from Western Australia show's that an opidomic of .marriago is playing havoc with the lady membership of the English Pierrots, who were, one and all, so popular in Wellington. Tho first of I lie airls to tako tho plunge was Mira "Billie" Wilson, tho clover child impersonator, who married Mr. Charles French, tho owner of Canlnbia Station, Carnarvon, Wcslorn Australia. The marriago took piaco at tho Church of England, Carnarvon, on September IV. Mrs, French is the daughter of Mrs. Wilson, of Culvorden, Canterbury, and was one of the most gifted einginfr comediennes New Zealand hits produced in rwent vears. Miss Rima Young (the Pierrot nianist) was married last month, and Miss Elsa. Langley is to bo married this month. A letter from a member of tho company, 6tates that Mr. Rob Thomas intends to keep the Pierrots going, and to that end lias engaged threo noiv artiels, and may visit New Zealand next winter. The male members of tho company are still as when the Pierrots woro last in Wellington.

Tho annual examination of the Wellington Nursing Division of St. John's .Ambulance Brigade Overseas was conducted by Dr. Harcourt Arthur. A Rood number presented themselves for the test, antf all passed. At tho conclusion of the examination Miss- Eobieson thanked Dr. Arthur for his kindness and interest in the division. Dr. Arthur, in reply, ptated that he wis satisfied vrith tho improvement shown, and expressed his pleasure at the neatness of members who were all in uniform. Miss Maud Fane, tho musical comedy actress, who lias been on a trip to America and England, made her reappearance in Sydney at tho Actors' Association's matinee on Friday last. Miss Farquharson, who is retiring on superannuation after 39 years' servico under tho Otago Education Board, was tendered a farewell sofinfl on Friday night at tho Kensington School, where alio has occupied tho position of mistress for the, past 12| yoars. Mr. James Head (senior member of tho School Committee) presented Miss Farqnhnrson with a silver oakestnnd, a pendant,' a handbag, and Doulton ware. In doing so ho eulogised tho many senr'ces of the recipient, both in the school and in all matters connected therewith. A very successful jumble salo in connection with St. Paul's parish sale of work took place on Saturday afternoon, and realised over .£22. Mrs, • Heaton Rhodes has returned to Christckurch from Wellington. Sister Walker, of the Featherston Military Hospital, is visiting her parents in Napier. Mrs. Gttwith (Mastcrton) and Blts. Skeot have returned to' the Wairarapa from a visit to Now Plymouth. j Miss Mora CorkEl, a member of tho i New Plymouth Education Board staff, | was tho guest at a farewell gathering organised in hor honour, and presented with a suib-ense. Miss CorlriU is to join the nursing staff of the New Plymouth Hospital as a probationer.

Qao of tho pioneer nurses of New Zealand, in the person of Nurse B. Dohorly, died at Carterton on Monday morning at the residence of bcr'niece. Ill's. M. D. Hornsby, Belvedere Road. Nurse Dohcrty was a sister of Mrs. T. Telford, who predeceased her somo few years since, and her death will bo regretted by n largo number of people throughout the Dominion (states the "Wairnrapa Ago"). Mr. and Mrs. Donald Yulo, who aro leaving Foatherston to lira at Kiraraonna, near the Kidnappers, were entertained at a farewell social lately, given by members of tho Peathorston Presbyterian Church. The presentation of a silver fruit stand was made on behalf of the church and members of tho district, by the Rev. K. H. Catherwood. Miss A. E. J. Spencer, formerly principal of "the Napier Girls' High School, and who did war work ins a street patrol in London, returned to Napier Cast week. Miss V. E. Anderson, assistant mistress of the Hastings District Hi'jrli School, was tho reevnient of a presentation from tho pupils and staff of tho secondary departments on the occasion of her departure to take up a position at Ngnmoko. Ifr. and Mrs. Algnr "Williams havo taken Mr. Berwick's houso in Carlton, Mill Eoad, Christohurcli. Trained Nurses' Conference. Many matters of importance to tho nursing world and to tho general publio are being discussed at the conferenoc of the Trained Nurses' Association, now in session at Christchurch. A resolution was carried unanimously urging that tho Bill for tho registration of masseusea ghould bo passed as- soon as possible, "with a view to defining tho status of properly qualified masseuses, and putting a stop to the exploitation of the publio by unqualified persons, both in tho treatment of patients, and by charging largo fees for so-called training and grantingof certificates io students." Another resolution embodied the request to the In-spector-General of Hospitals for transmission to the Minister of Publio Health, that a scheme of superannuation bo given, effect to in the interests of all nurses, in training, registered, and midlives. Tho question of nurses' fees was discussed, and tho opinion was expressed Ihat in view of the fact that nurses employed in publio hospitals had had an increase of salary, the time had como when the private nurse's remuneration must bo considered. It was stated that this was tho only section of workers that had not rcoeived a war bonus or an increase in salary during l tho war period. The increased cost of living, it was said, affected tho private' nurses more materially than nurses in institutions, as their employment wa6 not continuous. A resolution was passed that the scalo of charges should bo revised. Womon in the League of Nations.

"The Woinou's Committee, representing various societies, which has for soniu months been discussing the best method ot securing tho appointment of women to positions in th'o League of Nations aio holding n conference at tho Caxton Hall," states a correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian." "I understand that a scheme will bo submittea for a national organisation to press this matter and another for an international organisation on similar linos. Tho Women's International League is suggesting that a lists should bo prepared containing the i'ames of fifteen nomeii who may Tjo recommended to tho British Government as fitted -to servo on various bodies in tho !Loaguo of Nations Council, Assembly,' and commissions—boundary, military, and naval, mandates, labour, health, and education. Tho suggestion is that in ■ organisations represented should ho invited to submit suitable names, and that after consideration by ail associated organisations and by a eocond conference a final list should bo drawn up and « ballot taken. Some such system will probably bo adopted, for it is of first importance thus the women appointed fhould have tho full confidence of theii countrywomen. must be no taint of political influence."

I St. Paul's Bazaar. Yesterday afternoon St. Paul's parish rtimnal bazaar was opened by Hor Excellency the Countess of Liverpool in Urn ! Ki'diiey Street Helioolroom. Decorations of pink and bluo drapery and largo sprays of cherry blossom ui«do the interior of tho schoolroom look vary gay <\ud attractive, n Christmas troo laden with toytt and fiifla of all descriptions adding to tho interest of tho occasion eo far wj the -children, wore concorncd. While woodwork baskets filled with, blossom had boon suspended from tho ceiling and the stage also had been arranged to suit »ho decorative schemo of tho room. Tho Ven. Archdoacon JohiiFoii, with Mrs. Johnson, received Her Lxoellonoj, and expressed tho pleasuro 'which was felt at her presence among tliom on such un occasion as tho present, nad also rogrot that it was likely to be tho last owing to her coming departure for England. The plwising announcement whs made that thero was now no debt to handicap thorn in their work. Lady Liverpool,, who had been pre. scntcd with a very charming bouquet, said how pleased she was to again open St. Paul's bazaar, and after expressing hor thanks for the kindlv things that had just been said declared the sale open and wished the promoters, all po-sible. piccess in their undertaking. Aftor visiting the different stalls, Iter Excellency was.entertained at afternoon tea in tho , gymnasium, which had been turned into a tearoom. For a lons time tho organisers of the bazaar had heen working in various ways to make a good display on the stalls, and that their effort* succeeded was shown by tho eagerness with iv'hioh people bepan to buy. The needlework was exceedingly dainty and attractive, and the beautifully mado garments, embroidered work, novelties, etc, wero eagerly sought after. Tho cako stall made a most attractive display, and tho cakes sold very quickly, as did the home-made sweets on tho opposito side of the room. Equally sought after were the contents of the produce stall, which yas ready to supply almost anything, inoluding lamb, brawn, sausage rolls, and various other cooked delicacies, also farm produce. In charge of tho various stalls were tho following:—Guild stall, Mesdames, Badham, von Dadelszen, Evans, Mitford, ICnowles, and the Misses Morton; art stall, Mrs. Lnrnach, Miss Brandon, Miss Marden; cakes, Mrs. Clayton, Mrs, G. Tripe, Miss Clayton; produce, Mesdames Phillips, Turner, W. B. Stewart, H. D. Bennett, C. Earlo, Miss Stewart; jumble and book stall, Mesdames Price, Warburton, Curtis, Cohen, Miss- Oswin, Miss Warren, Miss Warburton; flowers, Mrs. Tillv, Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Kemp, Miss Stove, Miss Secly; sweots, Mrs. C. R. Richardson, Miss Tripe, Miss Tully; tearoom, Misses Yarrall, Gunn, Price, Elli son, Brien, Earlo, Craig, Mrs. Atkinson, and others. Drapings of flags and branches of cherry blossom made tho tearoom look very gay. _ In chargo of competitions wero Mr. J. Tripe and Mi\ Mitford. The secretary for tho bazaar was Mrs. Knowles. This ovening an entertainment will be given and the bazaar will bo open during tho afternoon as well.

| A Royal Wedding. ) Tho King and Queen have, been at j pains to emphasise their regret that they I woro uiublo to bo present at the marI riago of the Queen's niece, Lady Helena Cambridge, younger daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Cambridge, to Major Evelyn Gibbs, second in command of tho 2nd Battalion of tho Coldstream Guards, which took plnco on September 3 in tho Chapel of. St. George at AVmdsor Castle. They sent the bride a beautihil pearl necklace. Queen Alexandra's gift was a ruby and pearl pendant, while the Roy.il children clioso as their gift a diamond ring. From the Royal gallery at the eastern end of tho choir one looked down at the guests, tho relatives and personal friends of the bride and bridegroom, and tho officers of the Coldstream Guards who were assembled here, and through tho door under the organ-loft ono saw tho arrival of tho guests who filled the nave. There wore white flowers on the altar table and a few palms on either side. Further decorations would have marred tho rich beauty of the choir, which is the chapel of tho Knights of tho Garter. Tho window abovo the choirstalls aro blazoned with tho arms of tho knights of many centuries, tho bright, many-coloured banners of the living knights hanging in closo array abovo tho individual stalls. Their helmets, lanibroquins, crests, and swords, forming a blaze of colour, surmount each carved pinnacle, and the rows of little candles which suffice for a day-time illumination reflect their light from darkly shining woodwork, and from tho scores of coloured plates .affixed to oaken panels which bar tho coats-of-arms of all tho knights of tho Order. Tho Marquis of Cambridge, who gavo his daughter .away, was, like many of tho guests, in khaki. It was a graceful fimiro that accompanied him. Lady Helena wore a dress of white satin boaute, tho skirt draped with pointed tunic effect over an underskirt _of white georgette, tho Court train of silver and white brocade clasped on tho shoulders with sprays of orango blossom and finished with silver fringe. Her veil of richly patterned old lace, which was fastened with a fillet of orange blossom, almost hid her face, and it was not till she thTc'w it back after the ceremony .that ono realised what a pretty bride she was Two small boys—Martin Gibbs, son or Colonel W. 0. Gibbs, M.P.. and nephew of tho bridegroom, and -Henry LeggoBourte, nephew of the Marquis of Lin-colnshire-were train-bearers. They woro the uniform of Guards of a hundred years ago, when tho long tails of the scarlet coats were turned back witn whito and epaulettes were very largo and important. There woro six child bridesmaids, two of them very email indeed. These woro Lady May Cambridge, cousin of tho brido and daughter of Princess Alice, the Misses Doreen, betty, and Diana Gibbs, Miss Anstico Bennett, and Mte Victoria Pole-Carow. They wore frocks of periwinkle blue georgette made with square necks and finished with narrow belts of silver galon and wido hate of blue tulle trimmed with ostrich feather edging and narrow "Ivor cords. The cav shower bouquets wero or rosecoloured carnation., tied streamers of shiny silver ribbon. The brides bouquet was of white lilies and carnations and asparagus ferns Tho, guests woto breast knots of white or, more ofton, of pink flowers, but ono noticed that the bouquets carried by guests were very small. '