SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 82, 31 December 1920, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

'l'ho death occurred at Petfone an Wednesday of Mrs, Joseph Ryan, daughter of the lute Mr. AV. H., Brewer, the first custodian of Newtown Park. Born in Wellington in 1860, tho jato Mrs. Kvan went to FeUanc forty veal's ago, sinco which time she had been one of the town's most prominent and highly respected residents. Death was due to an ailment from which tho deceased lady had been suffering for the pasO nine months. 'She is survived by a husband and grown-up family, the daughters of which are: Mrs. Chesterman, Mrs. B. \Vhitley, • Mrs. A. Phare, nnd Mrs. J. Childs, all of whom are resident in Petone. The sons arc Messrs. Joe and Frank Ryan, of Petone, nnd John Ryan, of Day's Bay. The youngest son AVilliain was killed-in action in 1011.

'A concert party, including the Misses E Itell. P. Massey, Messrs. Eraser Thomson, It. Meatcs, H. Phipps, V, Goudie, W Crowes, L. Inch, P. Campbell, \\. Brown, and it. T. Dixon, journeyed to Trentliam Military Hospital.on Christmas Night, and gave a delightful concert in tho Red Cross Club, and also visited the various wards. A feature .of the evening was the singing of the Lyric Quartet. At the conclusion of the concert (lie performers were hospitably entertained at supper by Miss Monc'iton, nnd the evening concluded with hearty cheers for Mr. Goudie and hi? party.

The engagement is announced of Miss Gladys 13. Frost., only daughter of the iate Councillor Erost, of Brooklyn, to Mr. Norman A. P. James, of Auckland.

Miss Marjory Maeandrew js visiting Dr. and Mrs. Lindsay in Auckland.

Miss K. Stout is the guest of Mrs. Warwick Wilson, Auckland:

' Mr. and Mrs. Arkwright (Overton, Marton) are visiting Christchurch.

Mr. nnd Mrs. L. Blundell are visiting Auckland.

Lady Johnston is visiting Mditig, and later will go to Waitotara.

Dr. and Mrs. Paris are spending n holiday at Picton.

Speaking of useful secondary subjects that should be taught in secondary schools, Miss Coad pointed out last evening that the-Education Department did not recognise 'a department of, history, civics, and geography much less an economic department, and these with a course in logic, in higher fdrm, should bo Mvondary subjects of the hrst importance. By means of a balanced syllabus these subjecls, could go nearer than any. other in teaching how the people of'a nation can live together. "When this point of view was applied, to modern problems these subjects could he made the most fruitful in the school. Presented in the right way through a right syllabus they could emphasise the importance of mass action* as well as the importaneo of' right leadership; they could show the fallacy of oveiemphasising tho economic interpretation and minimising the. force of powerful ideals. And last but not least they made a strong appeal to the young pef son in his most cducablo period.

Now inland women may be intoreslefl to learn that it was an Australian woman journalist who was appointed to the lady editorship of tho London "Dull}' Mail, which was recently advertised at the salary 0f..£1000 a year. Miss Thelma Cohen was tho journalist who was appointed, who, besides being Very nlilo with her pen, hao'lieen the Harmsworth publications for tho last ten years. *

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Tui Norma Sims'on, youngest daughter of Mr and' Mrs. Inn Simson, of Herno Bay. Auckland', to Mr. Trevor B. Brett, third son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Brett, Epsom.

Mrs. and Miss Massey arc staying with Mrs. Lawrence Taylor in Auckland..

Mr and Mrs. J. A. Tripe aro spending the holiday at Cashpoint.

A largo gathering of residents of leathcrston and surrounding districts assembled at the farewell was organised for Mr. George lenw'ck, manager of the Bank of Isw Zealand, and Mrs. Feuwick, on A\ ednosday evening. Miss Card acted ae hostess for the evening, and an excellent programme of music followed by supper and •an impromptu danco were arranged* Contributing songs or other items were Mesdames J. A. Doctor, I. V., Wilson, A. E. Wickens, E. Barrv, Misses Rita Card, Bews, i. M. Bish, Moore, Esma Card, Esther Tiarry, Ila Card, H. Card and Mr. I. V. Wilson, accompaniments being played by Mesdames I. V. Wilson, A. E. Wickens, and Miss Bows. The dance music 1 was played hy Mesdames Wilson, Wickens, A. E. Burt,-and Misses Mahone, Bish, and Moore. Mrs. Wickens and Mi6s Bish had charge of the musical programme, and Mesdames Chalmers and Barry the supper arrangements. The stage and tables were very prettily decorated with flowers. On behalf of residents tho Deputy-Mayor, Mr. M. B. Tnit, presented the guests of tho evening with a silver salver with tho inscription: "Presented to George Fonwick, Esq., by his friends of the Feathorston district as a token of their regard and the high esteem in which he has ever been lield as manager of the Bank of Now Zealand, Featherston,' 1895-1920." Together with this token, was a slight "overflow" which was enclosed in an" envelope. Several speechas eulogistic of Mr. and Mrs. Fcnwick and of their services in many direction were raado.

Mr. Phil Myers and family aro staying at the Empire Hotel.

The marriage took place this week in fit. Matthew's Church, Hastings, of Miss Beatrice Awdrey Hayland', daughter of tho lnte Mr. nnd Mrs. E. A. Hayland, Into of Hnrrow-on-the-Hlll (England), nnd Mr. Lindsay John Mnekersey, son of Mr. and Mrs.C. L. Mackersey, of Hastings. Miss K. .T. Mackersey was bridesmaid and Mr. Tvoslie B. Mackersey best man. A reception was subsequently held at tho residence Vif Mrs. Mackersey, The engagement is announced of Miss Slieila France, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. France, of Mataraaii, H. 8.. to Mr. Sydney Drew, of Tatnrnmoa, H. 8., youngest son of Mr. A. Drew, lnte of Palmorston North.

A quiet wedding was solemnised at the Church of Our Lady o£ tho Hosary, ' Hamilton, on Monday, when. Mr. Walter .T.. Watts, late of the Tenth Keinforcements, 2nd Auckland Battalion, and second son of Mr. and Mrs. TV. Watts, of Feilding, was married to Miss Marjorie Why to Maitland, eldest daughter of the lale .Tames and Mrs. Maitland, of Pnrnell, Auckland. Tho Rev. Father Dore officiated, and Mr. Prank Konayno gave tho brido away. Miss Norah biton, of Auckland, noted as bridesmaid.