WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 283, 24 August 1920, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dr. J. i. Newell (Lyttelton) and Mr§. Newell have rocently. arrived in London from New York (states a London correspondent of July 8). They broke their journey from New 1 Zealand, and spent . a month' in the United States. Whilo \ there Dr. Newell took the opportunity of visiting Rochester and of witnessing a number of the operations performed by Viho famous surgeons', the Mayo Brothers. He is now settling down to a • course of study at" Moorficlds- Royal Ophthalmic Hospital. _ lire. Newell will be interesting herself in the work of the Y.W.C.A, and other social bodies in London, Miss Mnitland leaves tlhis' week on a visit' to Levin. ' Mr. nnd Mrs. E. Anderson (Dzfti ( Bay) arc leaving to-day on a short visit to the' country. Miss Pengelly, R.R.C., ' matron of CJucen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs, is spending her annual leave in the North Island, arid at present; is staying ; at; Paekakariki; ■ • St. Peter's Mission has decided to take a stall in connection with the street appeal that! is to be made at the bejjginning of October in aid of tho Apgliiican Boys' Home. Mrs. Barthorpe has returned ; to New 'Plymouth from a visit to Wellington. The marriage took place at Taurikur* (Whangarei) recently of Mis 6 Kathleen Jairger, * Mr. Harold Marsh, of Egniunt Village. The hride was given away by . her eldest brother, and Miss Gladys Frodshasi was bridesmaid. Mr. Harold Jagger was best man. Among .the wedding presents received by. tho. bride were a Paisley 'shawl which had be-, longed to the bride's great-grandmother and wag 150 years old, a beautiful silk nnd lace handkerchief which had been worn by the bride's grandmother on her wedding day and' which was 100 yeara old.-and half m dozen silver, tea spoons ■ also 100 years old. Miss M'KellaT, who has'been staying with her sister, Mrs. Abraham, returns to, New Plymouth early' this week.' A very • pleasant gathering was held ■at the Masterton Hospital/on Friday evening as a farewell-to Nurse Dickens, who is shortlv leaving the institution. 'There, were about, fifty people present, nnd a most enjoyable time was spent in dancing. . Supper was provided by the matron nnd the nursing staff. • The engagement is announced of Mr. Horace G. Pringle, only son of Mr. D. Prjngle, of Palmprston North, to Miss Lvtid'ia A. Bell, eldest daughter of Mr*. Alfred Bell, of Wellington.. A dcliijhfful afternoon was spent at ■the residence, of Mrs. Perkin,. 42 Punt .Crescent, yesterday, by many ladies' of Lyall Bay and Kilbirnie. The hostess, assisted! by Mrs. Sykes.nnd Misses. Jenkins and Francis, provided afternoon tea. All present have promised to assist wfth tho effort now being made to provide extra accommodation for boys at the Anglican Homes ,for Boy ?, Lower Hutt. Among those- present were Mrs.. Colling, president of this movement', who said a fe.w words, and Mrs. A.'. H. Waters, lion.' secretary. The" latter spoke on the necessity of the work, and pointed out that the Anglican Church fn this diocese had chosen the word "home' 1 and not "orphanage," although' xn'any of -Hhe children it oared, for were without both parents. A committee was .wit up with Mrs. Perkin as chairwoman, and Miss Francis ap secretary. Mrs. C. H. Seville, who presided, mentioned that a gift tea will'be held at; her-residence, shortly, at. which Canon ' Feilden Taylor Jins consented to be present 'o, give an address during theaf- ■ ternoon. ' • . =

Captain .Russell,; the., flying- extiert, took many ladies"u'p : in the sky on Sunday.'.'.The first tt go ..up..was Mrs. L. Dwam Mrs. ,Heggje, and Mrs. Seville. These, ladies received great-applause when landing after a flight. They, all described tho flying as charming; At nn early hour on Sunday mornini the death took place in Auckland of Mrs. S. J. Darling, wife of the late.Mr. Willinm. Darling. By the death uf tlw deceased'lady another link-is broken with that of tho pioneer day*, as Mts. • Darling was the eldest daughter' of the ' late- Mr. James J. Tainc, : being born in Wellington on May 7, 1811,. her .father, who arrived in March, 1840, being prominently identified with the mapping out of the settlement of Wellington, and was instrumental in helping to found many of tho private ami publio companios which are now a part of the progress of this Dominion. Mrs. parling lived for many years on Wellington Terrace, and was unostentatiously a benefactress to many people. The deceased lady leaves one son and one daughter, both residents of Auckland. Hi-Si J. S, Fildes, of Wellineton. Is a sister. ' Miss Morrison (Lansdowne, Masterton) has returned from" a visit to Nelson. Miss' Jean Sellar left last wc'ot . to visit her relatives in Masterton. ■A piano has teen'provided for tne .Victoria Homo'for Chrome Invalids, and it is hoped that now some-of tho ) talented and kindly-disposed musical ! Dcoplc will make an opportunity to.givo .'tho old ladies in the wards tho great pleasure of some music One school Ims 'set an examp'.o of giving pleasure to.the old folks' by -entertainment, and it is to be -Hioped-that, others .may do likewise, as well asMndmdual musical people. . • "'~ A donation of two guineas'.for. .the, W.N.R. Residential Nursery, • Owen Street, has been received by the lion, treasurer. Mrs. James Findlay; from.the Kelburn Croquet Club, accompanied oy a most sympathetic,'encouraging letter showing tho warmest interest. in -.. ""> work.

The marriago took place last. Wednesday at the Congregational Ghurcb. Constable Street, of Mr. Albert Morns, youngest son of Mr. E. C. Moms to Miss Laviena Currie, second . daughter of Mr. J. Currie, of Wellington. The bride wore a frock of ivory '.crepe, de chine, accordeon-plented and braided with a veil and orange: blossoms, »M carried a very prettr eWer bouquet Miss D. Currie attended m\r sistcas bridesmaid, and wore a cream gabardine costume and black picture hat lie bridegroom's present to the bride »•» a silver toilet set and fox fare, nd to the bridesmaid ho gave a ??ld,™nili*A reception'was .subsequently held, at the residence of the bridegrooms parents. 32 Crawford Road, Rilbirn e *t which were present a.number of rela tives. '