WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 210, 31 May 1920, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL, Mies Mary M'Gavin (Waitara) is visiting Wellington, and is staying with Mra. W. M'Gavin. . . . At the Thomas Moore Festival on Friday the pupils of the Guilford Terrace Convent were successful iu securing the oup for elocution, the third year iu succession, also second, ■ third* and fourth places, and were highly complimented by tho judge for their clear enunciation anil skilful rendering, which reilected great credit on their teacher. Mts. Ackwood (Wanganui) is spending a few days in Wellington. The Auckland "Star" states that tho engagement is announced of Miss HelenaCooler, second daughter of Mr. Justice Cooper and Mr?. Cooper, to Captain M. E. Johnson, M.C., N.Z.5.C.,. son of tho late Mr. and ,Mrs. J. C. of Whangarei. ,

Tho wedding took place in St. Peter's Church, Wnipawa, last Wednesday, of Miss Annie Ethel Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs C. Lewis, and Mr. John Alexander Buchanan, of Onga, Onga. The Rev. Canon Butterfield performed the ceremony. Miss Jean Buchanan was bridesmaid and Mr. C. Lewis best man.

A private dance -in aid of the Citizens' Day Nurseries Fund is being- given by Mrs. Smith at Sayes Court. The committee assisting Mi's. Smith is comprised by the Misses iE. Smith, A, Seed. B. Earle, IC. Matthews, V. Leicester ana R. Wallace,' tho latter acting as, hon. treasurer.

Miss M. Elias, who,has been a supervsor at the Hawcra Telephone Exchange for the past two and a half years, has been transferred to' Now Plymouth, where she will commence duty this week. Miss Miller, of the Wellington Exchange, lias been appointed to fill the vacancy in Haw era,

/'Mrs. Renand (New Plymouth) is -yisitmg Wellington. • .

In Aid of the Upper Hutt Orphanage. Much enthusiasm and interest was shown in connection with. the musical > evening and dance, which was held on Saturday in the house formerly occupied by the late Dr. James, in Sydney Street,' [in aid ; of the Upper Hutt Orphanage. Stormy and cold though the evening was the conditions failed-to interfere with tne enjoymept of those present, and as the cause wib one which made a strong appeal they hj\d the satisfaction of knowing they were helping on si splendid work. iThe spacious rooms were comfortably filled, and special electric lighting had been installed. • Excellent music was provided by Cowley's ore ties-. tra,_ which was stationed in the central vestibule. For tliose who did not dance many other attractions were arranged, including various competitions. The , oharming dancing pf a number of small children, pupils of Miss Dorothy Guise, was greatly enjoyed, 'and was doubly encored. large billiard room at the end of tlie main entrance made a ; ,verv pleasant and convenient supper ! hall, and cool drinks were served in an ■ ante-room. Mr. F. lAin was tho secretary for the.evening, and did much to ensure its success, while assisting him was a very energetic ladies' committeo,/ of which Mrs. Bolton, was the head. Mr. M'Keowen and Mr. Tilley were the assisting M.C.'s. It is anticipated that the ornhanage," upon which the cost of living has pressed very heavily will benefit to a very helpful decree. . Yet another effort for i tho same cause is to be : .made next Friday, when, a street sale will bo held. The Sisters of Mercy are very grateful to everyone who in any' way assisted with this effort It is possible that yet another evening may bo [ held for tho benefit of the orphanage, some of'thoso who 'were present'on, Sat- : • urday evening being' anxious 'that something farther should be done. ' .With between 3(H) and 400 orphans to feed, clothe aiid'provide for the tax upon the sisters'resources is very heavy.-

Cost-of-Livlng Campaign. The following is tho inscription in connection with the postcard campaign which is being initiated by tho Wellington branoh of the Women' 6 National Council regarding the high cost of living:—"l protest against tho high prices of food produced in New Zealand/and against the high prices of New Zealand woollen goods, I consider ' that the Government is able to bring about a reduction in tho price of these necessities I therefore urge you to do everything in your power to. enforce Government action. The women in your constituency will judfje you at 'the liwct election by your attitudo in this matter." Mombora of tho council will be making a house-to-house canvass in order to get as many women as possible to send these postcards. It is hoped that Weilington women will strongly support the efforts of the Women's Council in thia work.

Citizens' Day Nursery. . An Entertainment committee has been formed in connection with thisKfund, and those who represent it are Mesaaiuw J. Myera, I, Levy, Clarke, Murphy, J. P. Firth, and Miss Kothenberg. Mrs. Firth has agreed to act as lion. Beo.etary and treasurer. 'Already several partios have been- arranged, and many more are expected to follow. The object is to provide funds to establish ; a day nursery or creche, so that women who require to go out qs daily workers may leave their young children in safo and happy surroundings. The cause is a Rtwd one, and those who worked 60 worthily during the war may find in this a frceh interest; their help and sympathy wni be very gratefully received by the committee/who desire,-to establish this'day nursery. '

Wedding at Lower Hutt, ( A quiet wedding was celebrated at Lower Hutt, when Mr. C., H. Gillett of 'Papakura, was married to Miss Muriel Levien, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levien. of Lowel-Hutt. The bride was dressed in white 6atiri with fichu of lace 1 and a veil of embroidered tulle; and was attended by-her sister and Miss Leech (a cousin of the bridegroom). They woro respectively pale pink and pale grop l } frocks, and all • three carried beautiful . bouquets of chrysanthemums. The best ■ man and groomsman were both brothers of the bride and, like the bridegroom, wdfe returned soldiers. After tho ceremony the friends and relations wero .tb- • eeived by Mr. and Mrs. Levien in tlie Sundjiy sohool room, which; with the aid of carpets,-screens and flowers mado a' pretty-and convenient reception room. A pleasant hour was spent, when Mr. .- and Mrs. Gillett left by oar to catch ihe southward boat, the bride travelling in e dark green costumo and hat to matoh.