WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 263, 31 July 1920, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL As Miss Doris Gaby, who for tho past two years has been a member'of tho correspondence branch, Base Records Office, js shortly to bo married to Mr. C. A. Ibbitson, of Kilbirnio, her comrades, on Wednesday last, tendered her a farewell evening. S6ngs specially composed for tho occasion wore 6ung and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Among those who contributed musical and other items were tho Misses Daniel, Jelley, Hazelwcod, Hoskins, Leonard, Sawyer, and Townshend. A presentation made to Miss Gaby consisted of many useful household articles. , Tho annual dance of the Customs and Marine Departments is to be held in St. Peter's Schoolroom early in September." The committee comprises *ho Misses Johnson, Stubb, Dnlziel, Wallace, Messrs; Lawrence, Ginger, Furlong,. Stokes, M'Naughton, Stevons, and Ootterell (lion; secretary). The chaperoncs aro: Mc> ' dames 1 W; B. Montgomery, G. Craig, R. Duncan, B. W. Millier, and J. J. Furlong. The wedding took place in St. John'fl Church, Featherslon, on Wednesday, of • Mi'. H. J. Dewsnap, second son of Airs. Dowsnap, and tho late- Mr. W. B. Dcwbrap, of Barrow-in-Furness, England, and Miss G. Waters, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Waters, of I'eatherstcn.' The' Rev. J. G. S. Bartlett performed tho ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white 1 sitin, -with overdress of ■ palo pink georgette, and veil and nrange blossoms. Her bouquet was of friosiaa and other hothouso flowers. The Misses Dorothy and. Hazel Waters were bridesmaids, and wore pale pink silk frocks with overdresses of cream silk' net, and blaok hats lined with pink. Two little ; girls, Dina. M'Nicol and Bafcsy Parker, were also in attendance, and were dressed in white crepe do chine with pink sashes. The best'inan was. Mr. Percy Heather, of Pukokohe, and tho groomsman' Mr. J. Doyle. Both bridegroom and bast man served four ycare each with tho artillery of the N.Z.E.F. . The engagement is announced of Mies Kathleen Clayton, only daughter of Mr. and 'Mrs. W. Clayton, .of Wellington, to Mr. Russell Gifford Mooxo, fiecond sou of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gifford Moore, of Palinorston North. Mrs. G. S. Matthews has left on a visit to Sydney.' During August a. 6eries of talks on citizenship will' bo gi'veh on Thursday evenings at the Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street. Miss Coad, M.A. S will give tho first and take for her subject "Woman and the Vote" Tho special girls' department ser- . vice on Sunday will be hold in the Y.AV.C.A. ohibroom in Horbert Street n.t 4.15. Miss Mill will bo the speaker at this service, winch'*'is specially arranged for members of tho girls* depart- , memt. There will 1m bright singing, and it ia hoped that senior members and girls who are strangers.to tho city will be present.

' A. successful meeting of Brooklyn rcsij dents interested in the Anglican Boys Homes was held at tho residence of Mrs. Middleton, AVashingtou Avenue, yesterday afternoon. The vicar of tho district and Mrs. Dent wero present. It was decided to conduct a stall on October 1, street sales day. The funds from this effort will go towards tho purchase of a new homo and furnishing the 6amo at Lower Hutt. Several business men in tha city are interesting themselves in this work, and the Indie? committee is formed for tho timo being to assist augment the funds. Mrs.-Mid-dleton was elected, secretary and Mrs. - Webster treasurer. Either of thoseladies will be pleased to accept offers of help. ■ Tho gathering of members of tha Soldiers and Sailors' Wives Club held in St. John's Schoolroom yesterday afternoon was very largely attended and was presided over by Mrs. Porter. An address that was listened to with bho keenest interest was given, by the Rev. Fieldcn-Taylor, who' dealt chiefly with tho housing problem, as ho 6aw ,it, and the high cost of living.' One way in which to combat the high cost of living was, he said, for people to deny ( themselves luxuries. He would not venture'to\ say what were luxuries and, what wero not—that was a point that people had to decide for themselves, but when that decision was made then his advice was "cut them out." Both directly and indirectly it would lielp to bring down'.the price of commodities. At the close of his address, for which, tho speaker was'heartily thanked, after-' noon tea was handed around, Mns. Clifton being in charge of the arrangements. Members of the club have asked that in future, chaplains who. hav« been to the front should give addresses at these gatherings. Members of tho Lower Hutt branch of the Women's National Resorvo aro going to take charge of a stall on "Violet Day," August 6, at the G.P.O. AE members aud friends at Lower Hutt and Pclone are asked by Mrs. Porter to kindly send their contributions cither to Mrs. M'Arthur, president of the Lower ' Hutt branch, or to tho secretary, Miss M'Nair, Waterloo Road. Miss M. C. Pcrrin, one of the women inspectors appointed about 18 months ago in the interests of the education of girls and infants is at present visiting New Plymouth to ascertain what is being done in this department, and to mako such suggestions.as she considers would effect. improvements in the methods and course of instruction carried out The New Zealand Rhodes scholar (Mr. D. G. Miller) and the New Zealand University travelling scholar (Mr. I. G. Sutherland), are to be the guests of honour on, Saturday night at a gathering which is to be held in the Municipal Social Hall, Masterton. Professor ■T. H. Hunter, of Victoria College, and Mr. T. Forsyth, chairman of, the Wellington Education Board, ore to be present at the gathering, and wilt.bo among the speakers, of the evening. Many middle-class families in New York arc now forgoing such things as potatoes, which cost 6s. a peck, making shift with dinners consisting of macaroni and rice. Lamb chops' cost from 3s. to 4s. per lb., butter 3s. 6d., and a single head of lettuce Is. lOd. The Evans Bay Yacht and Motor-boat Club held a plain and fancy dress dance in the Kilbirnio Hall on Thursday night. There was a fine display of fancv dresses, which, combining witu tho beautifully decorated hall, made the grand march, which was led by littleMtosJDumab. (Red Biding Hood) and Mastor Monkhouse (Woodman), a very charming sight. Tho judging of the fancy costumes was carried out by Misa Smith, Mrs. Board, and Mr. •A. A. George, the winners being .High Cost of Living" (Miss Hanna), special priw (presented by Mr. A. A George); "Billiards" (Miss Olsen); "Ye Old English Gentleman" (Mr. L. Ibbotson). Special prizes wero given to tho "Jester" (Mr. Q. Crombie), and to Master Monkhouse, and little Miss Hannah. Tho niusio was provided by Mr. L. Walker, llio . M.C. for the evening was Mr. G. Milboride. N ' •