SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 61, 5 December 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The lata Sir Henry Evelyn Wood, V.C., l'leld-Marshal of England and Constable of the Tower of London since 1911, was tho iifth son of Sir John Pago Wooo Bart., of Ilatherly Ilouse, County Gloucester, Ho was educated nt Eton and Oxford, and was a. barrister of tho Middle TemDle. His naval and military career is well known, also the deed that won for him the coveted Victoria Cross. He married in 18G7 tho Hon.' Man Paulina Anne Southwell, sister of discount Southwell, of Southwell. The' lato Sir Evelvn Wood had several relatives in the Mrs, Wliitbread-Edwards, of Karori being a cousin. - Major Evelvn Fitz-Gerald Mioholl Wood, D.S.O. (100(1). is tho heir. ■ _ Mrs. Loian (Diinedin) is visiting Wollinston, and is staying with Sir Eobert and Ladv Stout, The Khnndallah branch of tho Women's National Iteserve is being reorganised. At a meeting held for this purnose Mrs. Alexander Hamilton was elected president; Mrs. J. D. Smith, secretary; Mrs. Patterson, assistant-secretary; committee. Mrs. Seed, Mrs. k. Gibbons, Mrs. B. Gibbons, and the Misses Paige ana' Harkucss,

Mrs. Branting, secretary of the Women's National Reserve jn Dannevirlte, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. Branting is nn enthusiast upon the welfare of women and children, and is talcing a very activn interest in everything bearing upon this Question. ,

Miss Amy'Snelson, national secretary fpr 'Aiifitrnlasia of the T.W.C.A.. is to be entertained by the Pioneer Club on Tuesday afternoon nest, and it is hoped there will be a large attendance of members. M'ss Snelson was tho onraniser at Home for Y.W.O.A. war-workers, and nlso had a great donl to do with women workers in munition factories. It 13 Pfobablo that Miss Snelson will rccount some of her experiencca, and ns she is 6a ; d to be q good speaker an interesting occasion may bo ]oplted for.

On Tuesday afternoon a social meeting took place in St. John's Schoolroom for the purpose'of sayin? good-byo to Mrs. Gibb, "who is shortly leaving on a visit to Scotland. In spite of tho stormy weather there was a good attendance of ladies and a very enjoyable time was spent. During the afternoon Mrs. Gill, on behalf of the Women's AsEOciation of St. -John's Church, presented Mrs. Gibb with an attache caso and fl ■writing case, and wished her a pleasant trip and safe return. Mrs. Gibb suitably acknowledged the gift. Songs were contributed by Mesdatnes Kerry and Plockton. and Misses Steel and Allan; and Miss T. Allan gave a recitation, which was much appreciated. Mrs. "Whiteman accompanied the songs, and afternoon, tea was provided by members of the Women's Association.

Nurse K. Booth has returned to Cartorton from a visit to Dunedin.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Cameron (Moeralci, Maryborough) aro visiting Wellington,

The wedding took place in Knox Church, Masterton, qji Wednesday, of Miss Hazel Pileher, of Hutt, to Mr. James M'Kay, third son- of Mrs. J. M'Kay, one of Masterton's early settlers. The Rev. G. T. Brown performed the ceremony, Mr. P. Pointon (cousin of the bfido) giving her away. Miss C. M'Kay was bridesmaid, and Mr,_.Cieorgo M'Kay the best man. .

Dr. and Mrs. Trail are leaving Napier early next week lor Auckland, en route for Samoa.

Sherwood Kelly, V.C., who has recently returned from Russia, and whose criticisms of that campaign hp,vo caused some official sensation, married a year or two ago nn Australian girl, Miss Elsio Greene, daughter of Mr, George Greene, of Landra- (N.S.W.), and' ft nicco of Lady Stawell, Lieiit.-G'olonel Sherwood Kellj fought in the South ■ African IVnr, and, in this one, enlisted | as a private, winning promotion on the | lield. He went through the campaign at l Gallipoli, and afterwards won the V.C. for gallantry at Cambrai. When volunteers were called for a Russian relief i'orco he /offered his services. Captain and Mrs. Nopl Pharazyn are visiting Napier. • . ■ Mrs. T. H. Lowry left for Australia last week. Early next year sho is leaving with Mr. Lowry for England. General Russell's Talk to Women. Speaking at a gathering of the mothers and wives of our fighting men, organised by the W.N.R., llajor-General l!usse!l spoke of the inflnenco that had been exercised upon the men at the front bv the feeling that the women had their eyes on them. In the future, by the exercise of the same influence they could ensure from their nienj folk exactly the standard of conduct that they wanted. It might have appeared to them sometimes that when their men folk came back they were rather queer to deal with. Of course, when they h-id been separated for four or five years, they : had many memories, and it «•: alrnwl ! inevitable that they would have 601110 difficulty for a while in getting into that even step which was absolutely necessary in _ the home. The women had been living a home life, but the man was lending a different kind, of life, p crood life in many ways, but not qui to the 6ame thing. When difficulties' arose, it was best to be patient. Patience was really a virtue they had to study, both in wartime and in dealing with the problems of peace. "After nil," said General Russell, "men lind not made such a wonderful success of the world, ilcw many men were there who had been ■v factor in the makins: of the world? Whatever part the women played, they had never played the part which lie believed they were capable of playing, but he did not suppose they would do much unless they gave it a £fwl deal of solid thought." Englishwomen and their Activities. MisS Robertson, an English visitor, staying in Auckland, told a representative of tho Auckland "Star" tliat women lind ' come forward in umbers at Home and were seeking for election on all public bodies, with the obiect of assisting to reorganise tho nation. Women are going to take their place on the Advisory ami Constructive Commission of the new Ministry of Health. The National Council of Women have done a great deal to place women on tlieso new boards. Women have also taken their placo on the Royal Commission on venereal disease, which was set up to.inquire into the extent,of tho ravages of the disease, and the result has been the formation of the National Council tor combating tho disease, which has branches all over tho country, with headquarters in London, Women are now lecturing on this subject, under the Medical and Scientific. Publicity Committee. They lecture to groups 6f women, groups of teachers, and groups of girls in schools and factories, on what nusht. to lie done to combat the disnnse. Women are also on theßoval Housing Commission, and women are talcing very important positions in connection with child wolfare and maternity work. Women have been appointed lo lecturo on- this subject, and medical women and fully trained nurses are sent into tho lonely districts to spenlc to the wnn'ou on inciters concerning their own health al"' the lraUh-of their chil'ireii. The National Council of Women inaugurated a travelling exhibition for child welfare, which went all over the count-v with medical women in charire, de°erihini tho effects of wrong feeding, nyrong clothing, and hygienic furniture. Th" demonstration did a great deal of good, as it. wns eminently practical. Another thing the Nntional Council of Women have accomplished i= that women of all classes are represented on commissions. On I'y Advisory Commission oil liou-un? <b«rn i» a Labor woman member. Tho Nalional Council lias also taken up_ the subject of women in industry, and with very happy results.

Wedding In St, Paui's Pro-Cathedral,

The wedding took place in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral yesterday afternoon of Miss Agnes Isabel Pearcc, M.8.E., younger daughter of Mr. mid Mrs. A. E. i'earce, oi' Hejvtmna, to ColonofT. D. M. Stout, D.5.0., N.Z.M.C., third son of the Chiof Justice, Sir Hobert Stout, and Lady Stout, Wellington. Die ceremony was performed by tho Bishop of Wellington, assisted by tho Ven. Archdeacon Johnson, and Mr, liobert Parker played musio appropriate to tho occasion. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly gowned in white crepo do . chine, draped over silver embroidered georgette, with corsago trimmed with laco and long trnin of ivory brocade. Her veil was one that had been worn by many brides, and was fastened with a wreath of oranga blossoms. Her only ornament was a. penrl necklace, the gift of her father, and she carried a bouquet of deep cream flowers, with maidenhair fern. As has been the caso lately wi th several weddings, there were no bridesmaids, but the 'bride was attended by her two small nephews, Shirley and Nat. Hodson, both wearing cream suits. The best man was Major Itobert Stout, N.Z.M.C. Mrs. Pearce woro a very becoming dress of fine black embroidered net over white silk, with a long panel of black silk falling straightly from the back of the shoulders to tliß hem of the skirt. A touch of colour was given by a wide amethyst waistbelt, and her black hat was wreathed with black feathers. Ladv Stout wore a softlv-toncd frock of violet chiffon velvet, 'draped with mauve ninon, embroidered witli a scroll pattern of the same shade of violet, and a violet, hat wreathed with white ostrich feathers She also wovo a white ostvicli feather boa, and carried a bouquet of crimson roses. Mrs. Hodson (sister of the bride) was wearing a frock of palest biscuit-coloured crepe do chine, with touches of sapphire b]lie on the corsage, and a wide swathed waistbelt of sanphire bluo silk, ITcr leghorn hat repented the same shade of blue, and had a largo pale pink rose in tho front. As Mr. and Mrs. Pearce are living nt the present timo at Heret.auntrn, a .reception was held by them nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hodson. at which relatives and « few iptimato friends were present. VeTy beautiful antirrhinums in shades of uinlc decorated tho drawingroom i'l which tiie guests wera received, and in the tent which had been eroded on tho la\yn were to be seen roses of all kinds and colour?. There afternoon tea wfv served, find the hoplth of tnc DrujQ and bridegroom, proposed by Sir Francis Bell, honpnred. Among thoso who wp.ro present were Sir Eobert Stout, Miss Logan, who wns wearing a floral voile froolr. with n bluo waistbelt, and Leghorn hat. trimmed with ninlc ro?es and blue ribbon; Mr. and Mrs. C. Pearce, the latter in nattier bluo channenso, draped with georgette, and (i Leghorn hat trimmod with roses and touches of blue; M". W. Penrce, in a biscuit-coloured frook, patterned with blue, and hnt repeating tho same tone of bluo; Mrs. 11, Crawford, draped frock of carnation-red crepe do chine, and black feathered hat; Miss Holmes, grey brocade, veiled with georgette, and grey feathered hat; Mrs. Wilford, also in grey, with tad embroideries, and pink .hot, wreathed with feathers; Miss M'Gregor, fnwn gabardine costume, with bla(\'c hat trimmed _ with blue. Mrs. y. Peurco was wearing a draped blaok cloak over her frock, and a black hat, wreathed with shaded pink and red flowers, against a swatho of blue ribbon: Mrs. Goring Johnston, dark bluo frock, over which sho wore a tobaccobrown swathed cloak, with high seal col-lar,-and black hat with upturned brim; Mrs. Johnston (Highden), Sir Francis and Lndv Bell and Miss Bell, Colonel Wylhe, N.Z.M.C,, and Mrs. Wyllie (Trentham), Sir John end Ladv Pindlay, Mr. mid Mrs. David Collins (Martinborough), Mr. and Mrs. James Holms, the Bishop of Wellington mid Mrs. Sprott. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. and Miss Brandon and Captain Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Holmes, Miss Word, the Misses Sybil and Madge M'Gregor. Mr. W. p ; ,[, V oi». Mrs. Matthew Holmes. Mr, »nd Mrs. Dweii and Miss Ewen, Mr. and Mr 3. M'Lenn. Miss Willis, Dr. Marchant, Miss Helen Penrce, Mr. and Mrs. G. Pearce, Mr. C. Pearee. Miss Didsbury, Mrs. Shand. W. Mnekonsiif. Archdeacon John=on nnd Mrs. .Tnhnson. Captain and Mr*. Wilf-ird. Miss Coates, Mrs. L. BlunBiith. Cnlonrl und Mrs. Slout have Qieen war worker'-- t-he latter having Ven li Y *.T». in WnHon-rm-Thnioes Military Hospital, working in the lri Mi en until the time eawe when the Y.A.D.'s were replnoed bv niei. When tIW happened she went to Pnekenhurst Hospital as an am-bulnn-e fH<-or. and wns there from the bcinnin." nf its existenep until it wa? clnsfyl. l" , i' ,,T the last left of the orii'iunl br>nd "f h"'ner-i wh"n it wa= d"lwnded. Arr= Stout- onlv returnrd to New 7enbnd t- or th're" week, nirn with Mr. and Mr= P"!>rep. rnlnnel Stout 'eft No 1 Hn'pitnl in tho enrlv pnrt of 101 s far the front, nvd in tlie Me-'iei.l Porn a in RnloiuM, Prsnep end liter in rnimHle of and Walton, Whips his promotion ns he went. Am™, tv- '"".V were repHve.l 1- Vt'< from tho=e. vifl, n-0" hod Ven m fl,p ron-e of fl,oii- work, inelud-.n?-T'ft.' f-om tii- a H-erc; "f No. 1 W ShMwr? TT«»n-W of n m T Tn r p ; Hl now nv-nt'l'"'-! from tliP 0.0. c „™lpr' "Whoni On'pT..' Vd seiwed a™o T ,l Co nnel AeVlend. am) Colonel-Wv'lie). nod from the nffioors nt- Trentham Tln=mtal. A. most envinWe in dnvs wns a can. tnon' of «nHd table silver mv' of eutKy from Sir T-bert and « The going-wnv dre=s wo'n bv the br'de wn«i grey eabardine, with 'black and grey hat to match.