WOMAN’S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 120, 14 February 1921, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard! Mills are visiting Christchurch. Captain and Sirs. A. Neagle, who recently arrived from London, have gone to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. A. Christie are in Christchurch on their way to Milford Sound. Mr. and Mrs. IV. D. Stewart, have returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Elgar are spending a holiday in the south. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. IJolmes intend to spend some months in town, and are living at 21 Portland Crescent. * Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Buckrell have returned to Wanganui after a tour of England and Australia. Staff-Nurse Irene Hughes, whip has been acting-sister at the Greytown Hospital during the past few weeks, has received an appointment at the Palmerston South Hospital, and will shortly leave to take uj> her duties. Nurse Hughes received her training at the Masterton Hospital.

Miss Rebecca Halley Cheetham, Mrs. Ellen Crow, and Miss Annie Stahill, have been made Magistrates of West Ham.

Airs. W. R. Don, Dominion president of the 'W.C.T.U., who was a delegate from New Zealand to the- world's convention of that organisation, held in London, has returned to Christchur.-h. While in Great Britain Mrs. Don addressed some of the largest meetings ever held there on behalf of the temperance cause.

Th marriage took place at St. Mark’s Church on Wednesday of Miss Victoria Payne, eldest daugther of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Payne, of Girton Terrace, Wellington, to Mr. Harry Grondin, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Grondin, also of 'Wellington. The Rev. C. F. Askew officiated. The bride, who was attended by Miss Annie Payne and Miss Flossie Grondin, was given away by her father. She wore white crepe de chine with pearl trimmings, and veil and orange blossoms. The chief bridesmaid was in shell pink crepe de chine, while the vounger maid’s dress was of pale blue silk. The bridegroom, who served with the N.Z.E.F. overseas, was attended by an ex-comrade-in-arms (Mr. L. Studley).

A successful and pleasant evening was held nt the Returned Soldiers’ Club in aid of the. R.S.A. surprise packet stall at the Citizen-Soldiers’ Carnival. The committee responsible have already many excellent gifts for the stall. An excellent programme was supplied by Misses Mueller, Sutherland, Shepherd, Little, O’Brien, Eton, Goldsmith, Mr./ Ray and Master Tom George, who all sang; Mr. Oswin recited and Mrs. Burt and Mrs. Russell accompanied.

■ 1 ■ Very gay and enjoyable was the impromptu dance arranged by Miss Borlase and a committee of young folk in the Goring Street Hall on Saturday evening. The weather was pleasantly cool for dancing, and the music excellent, and this enjovment of all present voted seem to indicate that dancing will be just as popular this coming winter as it was last. The committee consists of Misses B. Earle, K. Matthews, S. Darling. Bridge, Gill, Brinsden, Burgees, Mead, and Messrs'. Murdoch, Rout, and Andrews.

A very pleasant morning tea was given at Kircaldie’s tea room on Saturday by Airs. Sydney Kirkcaldie. The table was decorated with sweet peas in delicate shades, and the guests of honour were Aliss Sylvia. ATGregor and Aliss Richardson, who are starting a book club in Johnston’s Building. It is proposed to accept suggestions from all as to their favourite reading matter. This will mean that not only the newest novels and magazines, but belles-lettres books, books of travel, biography, and research will be shortly available. It is also intended to keep up with the latest dramatic publications for the information and assistance of club's and reading circles. Mrs. Kirkcaldie’s guests included Airs. M'Gavin, Airs. Corliss, Airs. Herbert Kirkcaldie, Aliss S. Nathan, Aliss Jessie Newton, Dr. Platts-Mills, Airs. C. Richardson, Aliss Laura Salmond, Aliss Barnett.

A marriage of considerable interest to many Wellington and Rangitikei resi : dents, which took place at Marton on February 8, was that of Miss Cecilia Beckett, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beckett, of Wairoma, Marton, to Mr. Edward Wardell Pearce, eldest son of Mr. George Pearce, "Brampton,” Lower Hutt. The bride wore a gown of white charmeu-se, the- bodice of white georgette over silver tissue, lined with the palest pink georgette- The long train, which hung from the shoulders, was lined with pale pink and embroidered with silver. She wore an embroidered veil and wreath of orange blossom, and earned a beautiful bouquet of cream lapageria and pale pink carnations. The bridesmaids were Miss Gwen Beckett' (sister of the bride), Miss Helen Pearec (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Jean Shirtcliffe, who wore deep maize-coloured taffetas and embroidered tulle with touches of hydrangea- blue and black tulle hats. They carried bouquets of blue hydrangeas. Mr. D. G. Johnson, of the Lower Hutt, was ,best man, and the groomsmen were Mr. Jim Wardell, of Mastertoitp. and Mr. Harold Pearce, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at Wairoma. In the InAnc everywhere were masses of blue hydrangeas. Mrs. Beckett, mother of the bride, received her guests in a charming frock of mnle georgette and channelise, and Airs. G. Pearce wore a gown of embroidered amyihest channelise. Amongst the guests were: Mr. G. Pearce, and Mr. A. •I. and Master Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. IV. Pearce-, Mr. and Mrs. E. R-. Beckett, Miss and Air. A. Wardell. Air. Alowbray. Air. and Mrs. D. G. Riddiford, Airs. E. Rid-diford. Mr. and Airs. R. Levin. Dr. and Mrs. Robertson. Air. and Airs. Willis, Alls. Lane. Air. and Airs. Monckton, Rev. and Mrs. Kitcat, and many others. The bride "went .away” in an oyster georgette and taffeta gown embroidered with pencock blue and hat en suite.

Airs. J. Pow and a willing band are making considerable headway with their preparations for the returned soldiers’ stall at the Citizen Soldiers’ Carnival, to be hold this month. The Returned Soldiers’ Association has chosen the sutprise packet stall, and already well over a thousand articles have, been made up into parcels, and the ladies have quite a tidy sum of money in hand. However, as about 7<W> packets will be< required. Airs Pow and her assistants will lie very glad to receive donations, in goods or cash, towards the U.S.A, stall.

$ Princess Nadia Troubetskoy. describ- £? ed as the "most beautiful Red Cross ffj nurse in Europe,” who is concerned in a H divorce action, would not (says the Lonfs don "Daily Express”) have been permitted to nurse American soldiers from the fe Northern States during the Civil War. ® In the list of regulations issued by the ® Union Government regarding the cm- ’’ ployment of military nurses it was stipulated that "no woman under thirty years of age need apply to servo in Government hospitals. All nurses arc required to be very nla.in looking women. Their dresses must be brown or black, with no bows, no curls or jewellery, and no hoop skirts.”

Mrs. C. Richardson has returned from a visit to Master ton.

The Rev. J. Cocker and Mrs. Cocker, who have been spending a holiday at Ilona Bay and Waikanae, have returned to Masterton.

Relics of Mary Queen of Scots, used during her imprisonment in Lodhleven Castle, 1567-GB, the property of .Sir Charles Bruce, of Arnot, consisting of the embroidered bed hangings, a white satin coverlet, etc., fetched 41381 at Sotheby’s.

Mrs. W. W. Smith and Master Ronald Smith (Paekakariki) are leaving by the Ruahine, en route to Scotland.

Mrs. Lloyd George, at Cardiff recently presented the prizes at one of the largest male voice choir competitions on record. Sixteen English and Welsh choirs competed. Mrs. Lloyd George handed to the conductor of the winning choir a gold cup worth .£2OO given by th© Prim® Minister.

Miss Rothwell, matron of the Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, has resigned, after 30 years' service. The Hospital Board resolved to grant her three months' holiday on full pay and to place her on pension.

Miss Doris Hal Limbrick, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Limbrick, of Napier, was married at St. John’s Cathedral, Napier, to Mr. Harry Schierning, son of Mrs. J. Schierning,. Roslyn Road, on AVednesday. The bride, who ya* given, away by her brother, Mr. L. Limbrick, wore ivory charmeuse. The coreage and train of georgette _ were embroidered with pearls and finished with, lovers’ knot and posies of orange blossom. The veil of Brussels net was arranged in cap effect. The bride was attended by Miss May Sprott, and. also by a little flower girl, Miss Pat. Cronin. Mr. IV. Schierning was best man. .after the ceremony the guests were entertained at 4G Vigor Brown Street by the bride’s parents, the wedding breakfast being served in a marquee erected on the lawn. Mr. and Mrs. Schierning left later by car for the north. The bride travelled in a navy jumper frock of silk grenadine, embroidered in blue and gold chenille, with blue and gold ribbon hat to match,

Included in the report of the War Relief Association is the following:—"Yorar committee takes the opportunity to express its keen appreciation to the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children for the supplies of, garments made by its members and handed to your lady' visiting staff, or posted direct upon request; to the Society for the Protection of Women and Children for the attention and interest given to cases referred to it by your association; to the AVoraen’s National Reserve ai New Zealand, for the great care and interest bestowed in safeguarding the children and personal effects of the soldier and his wife, when both were inmates of hospitals—also to the Red Cross Society for its hearty co-operation and the services of its visiting staff”at the various military hospitals.”

The matron of the W.N.R. Residential Nursery acknowledges with thanks gifts from the following:—Mr. Rohner, Mrs. Sleeman, Mrs. Easterficld, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Hosking, Miss Malcolm, Miss Manthell, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Townsend, Mr. Sanderson, Mrs. AAtebster, Miss Freeman, Mrs. Lisle, Mrs. Grant, Miss Sheppard, Airs. Spear, Airs. AA'ilson, Aliss Peach, and Mrs. Bethune. Also from the Wide Awake Club (Y.W.C.A.), Karori branch of reserve, Seatoun branch of reserve, Victoria League (New Plymouth), Townsend and Paul, Lower Hutt branch of reserve, Ommoceial Travellers’ Association. Cadbury and Co., Aulsebrook and Co., and Hawke’s Bay Fisheries.

The wedding took place recently at the Congregational Church, Constable Street, of Miss Winifred Barrett, third -daughter of Air. and Mrs. ■ James Barrett, Thorndon Quay, and Air. William Frank Pycroft, only son of Air. and Airs. Frank Pvcroft, Aliramar. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty wedgwood blue costume with a leghorn hat trimmed with blue and pink, and carried a bouquet of white roses and gypsophila. The bridesmaid, Aliss Stella Munday, of Christchurch, wore a braided frock of cream gabardine, and a hat of apricot crepe de chine with a crown of rose foliage; she canned a bouquet of apricot-coloured cactus dahlias. Little Ngronga Tanroy, another bridesmaid, was' in white silk and. pale blue tulle sash and bow; she carried, a posy of blue and white flowers. The bridegroom’s gift to the brido was a gold and jewel brooch, and to each of the bridesmaids a gold brooch set with aquamarines aud pearls.

White furs, or any very light ones, are best cleaned by first rubbing the skin liberally with powdered magnesia, and then brushing into the hair some hot flour; then hang them on the line a.nd beat lightly with a small cane or and old hair-brush till all the powder and flour is out. If the furs are very dirty it may be necessary to do x this twice. To clean dark furs make a tin of bran very hot and put into a dish and rub the' furs well ttee bran. Leave them fur downwards for some time, then shako out any bran that is sticking to them. Turn them upside down, and rub some more hot bran well into the roots. Shake them well, and hang out of doors or in a current of air. Long-haired, fur should be very carefully combed with a fine, blunt, small tooth comb after cleaning. Women's National Reserve.

The matron of the W.N.R. Residential Nursery acknowledges with thanks gif In from tiie following:—Mrs. Sleeman, Mrs. Easterfield. Mr. Rohuer, Mrs. Cox, Miss Ataleolm, Aliss Afantell,''Airs. Adams, Mrs. Townsend, Air. Sanderson, Mrs. Hosking, Airs. Webster, Miss Freeman, Airs. Lisle, Airs. Grant, Afiss Sheppard, Airs. AYilson, Aliss Peach, Mrs. Bethune, Airs. Spear: also from the Wide Awake Club (Y.W.C.A.), Karori branch of reserve, Seatoun branch of reserve, Victoria League, New Plymouth, Townsend and Paul, Lower Hutt branch of reserve Commercial Travellers’ Association, Cadbury and Co., Aulsebrook and Co., and Hawke’s Bay Fisheries.

Mrs Rolleston, Ltd.. Hair Physician and toilet Specialist. 256 Lambton Quay. —For falling hair, dandruff, or premature grevness, courses of treatment, including hand massage, vibro, and violet ray application cannot be too highly recommended. Ladies seeking advice are personally interviewed, the hair and scalp microscopically examined, and-epe-cial treatment advised according to the particular trouble. ’Phone 1599. —Advt.

Weddings te bo artistic must ha-ve Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street, Deliveries anywhere in Dominion.—Adh’t.