WOMAN’S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 144, 14 March 1921, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The engagement >s announced of Miss Dorothy Coldicutt, daughter of Mr. S. Coldicutt, Grafton Road, Auckland, to Mr. B. M'Kenzie Smith, Waitohi Peaks, Hawarden, North Canterbury, son of Mr. H. M'Kenzie-Smith, Timaru. The marriage took place last week ol Mr. C. L. Ling, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ling, cf Clyde Road, Napier, to Miss Doris Q. Peterson, eldest daughter of >he late Captain and Mrs. G Peterson, of Port Ahuriri. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian Church (Napier), and was performed by the Rev. J. A. Asher.

A lately returned New Plymouth resident states that in January ho paid 15s. per day at a London hotel equal to the best in New Zealand, boots ef good quality cost him 255., and shirts fis. Gd. each. The dearness of living at Home, so far as clothing'was <oncarned, was all a myth. —“Taranaki News.”

The wedding took place recently in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tinui, of Miss Nora Annie Speedy, daughter of Mr D. H. Speedy, of Flag Creek, Tinui, to Mr. William B. Hull, son of Mr. J. B. Hull, of Makairo, Pahiatua. The Rev. B. D. Ashcroft officiated.

Mrs. P. H. Miller (Sydney) is at present visiting Wellington. Her niece. Miss Dorothy Moffett (Invercargill) will accompany her on her return to Australia.

Tbe engagement is announced of Mr. J BroToriy — Mrs. J. Brown, Woodend, North Canterbury, to Miss D. H Carter, only daughter of Mrs. L. A. Beckett, Sydenham, Christchurch.

Mr= Walter J. Ballot, of Napier, a daughter of the late Mr. J. Macky of Auckland, has been admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand bv His Honour Mr. Justice Stringer, nt Auckland. Mrs. Ballot, who commenced studying law two years ago, and who passed her final examinations in November last, does not intend to gojnto nrnctice She has the distinction of being the first lady candidate in Napier to qualify for admission.

People who attended the recitals of Greek P drama, given some years ego by IhKMXL A’efvork theatre, and * then °WesL the Southern States and the _ Mt .*!?.' ( ’ taking in New Orleans. In writing to an Auckland friend, she r«vs tlrnt Orleans always interests her wonderful food and c^ eerl "® eaua lid She na-ssod through the small equaim :.o,int P ; towns with their piles of d u t nil round the stations, and the negr everywhere sucking watermelon. She travelled through Louisiana, T _ e ?Y n WinniCisco From there Miss Spinney intends to cro=s to Honolulu and spend som Hme as the guest of the his wife, with whom she always stay when in the Pacific.

Headed by Dr. Mary'Booth a tion waited upon Sir Joseph Cook on February 22, and asked that Anza lc Day should not he kept as a pubhc holiday, but as a day of «“ em^™?. ce r J 3t "Australasian”). The Soldiers Wiies, Mothers, and Widows’ Association really began the annual commemoration oi Anzao Day with services of a spring of rosemary. We feel, Di. Booth said, "that 60,000 Austrahans did not lay down their lives just to make another holiday.” Sir Josoph Cook s icnly. though non-committal, was sytaP' l ; thetic, and the general feeling is that Anzao Day should be- held sacred to the memory of our fallen soldiers and not be turned into a gala day.

The engagement is announced of Mis’ Edith Hepburn to Mr. Harold Nicholls, second son of Mr.. S. Nicholls, of Petone.

Mrs. Riddiford (Rangitikei) is staying with 'her daughter, Mrs. W. Bunny (Bideford).

On Saturday afternoon Mr. G. Mitchell M.P.. opened an entertainment organised by Mrs. Dave Kennedy ot Brooklyn, and her committee, in aid ol the Residential Nursery, and held at the residence of Miss and the Messrs. Uta >- tree, of Ohiro Road. Brooklyn. All kinds of attractions had been provided for tue afternoon’s entertainment, and as ilm weather was all that could be desired, and the cause a popular one, many interested friends were present. Assisting with the jirogramme were Miss Dorothy Saunders and some of her pupils. Miss Eileen Driscoll. Miss Elsie Kells Miss Nellie Simpson (flautist), Mr Dixon (pianist), Mrs. Bales. Mr. Goodie. Mr. Alwright, and Miss Crump. The Highland dancing of the Misses Currie with pipe music by .Pipemaster Patterson were also greatly appreciatted items. A dancing competition was judged by Miss Dorothy Saunders, and n number ol cookery exhibits were judged by Miss Rennie. Members of the Residential Nursery Committee were among some or those Who were present, and the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed.

Mrs. H. Abraham (Khandallah) is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. M’Kellar. New Plymouth.

The marriage took place recently at Wanganui of Sister Adelaide Maldwvn Morris, 1.A.1.N.5.. London, to Mr. Hubert O. Larking, of Wanganui Bast.

Miss Beard has returned to Masterton from a visit Vo North Auckland.

Miss Baird (Masterton), is the guest of Mrs. Bradbury, New Plymouth. Mrs. Winifred Moeller, of Napier, has received word that the Medaille de la Reconnaissance Frnncalse has been conferred upon her by H.E. the I resident of the French Republic for her services in assisting the French Red Cross.

Madame Strat’heam, who is touring New Zealand for the relief of the poor in the slums of East London ie to »e entertained by tho Pioneer Club this week.

Mrs. C. Y. Fell, who has been visiting New Plymouth, left at the end ot Inst week for Wellington, en route for her home in Nelson.

Miss P. Telford (Carterton) is visiting Akaroa.

Hutt Technical Tennis Club. * Ono of the most successful gatherings yet held by tho Lower Hutt Technical School Tennis Club was the social and dance, which took place at the Lyceum Hall on Friday night, f. There was a largo attendance, a number of visitors from Wellington and Petone being pre- . sont. Mr. AV. J. Melody delivered the presidential address, during the course of which he congratulated the club on the success it had achieved during the past season, and referred in eulogistic terms to the work of the hon. secretary, Mr. tV.. T. Nelson, to whose efforts, said the *|peater Jtibe .progress made was chiefly due. Intermingled with tho dancing, vocal and instrumental items were contributed by Misses Ginger, Jelly, Caeey, Remington, James, and Messrs. Watson, Young and Turner. The supper arrangements were under the supervision of Misses Sheppard and M. Evans, and Mesdames Melody and Cameron, were the chaperons. Messrs. F. Hally and H. Leggett carried out the duties of M.C.’s, and Mrs. Pollock, of Petone, supplied the dance music. During tho owning the club champi' ’, Miss O. M. Sheppard, was presented with a gold medal. In the competition section prizes were won by Miss Diamond and Mr. E. L. Jones. Close of the Rifle Championship Meeting.

The rifle championship meeting was brought to a close on Friday afternoon, when the final competition for the Champion Belt and King’s Prize took place. As usual there was a large number of ladies present. Parliament sitting, however, prevented the Ministers and their wives being present. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Jollicoe arrived at three o’clock, and were received by Colonel and Mrs. R. J. Collins. After the firing for the King’s Prize was completed, jn which Their Excellencies look much interest. they were entertained at afternoon tea. at tlie officers’ messroom by Mrs. Collins, with whom were Airs. John Barton (Trentliam), Mrs. Powles, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. T. J. King, Mrs. H. T. Marshall, Miss Thurston (matron Trentham Hospital) and the wives and lady friends of the eecu.tive and staff. After tea the presentation of prizes took place, Her Excellency presenting medals and cups to the winners, making congratulatory re» marks to the recipients. His Excellency Lord' Jellicoe, in presenting Mrs. R. J. Collins with a handsome silver salver as a present from the competitors, remarked that while Colonel Collins might be Chief of the Executive, Airs. Collins was Chief of the Household. Lady Jellicoe and Mrs. Collins were heartily cheered by the large gathering of competitors and visitors. The Late Countess Robert*.

Tbe death of the Dowager Countess Rdberts, wife of the Field-Marshal, has removed a social figure well known in Anglo-Indian society (states the London correspondent of the te Australasian j. Throughout life Lady Roberts was a woman of energy and resource. Lady Roberts knew her power s wife of the Indian Commander-in-Chief, and used it to the full. It was on her recommendation that women nurses were supplied to the Indian military hospitals. Her plans were adopted with one exception. No provision was made for homes of rest in Hie hills for the nurses. With characteristic determination, Lady Roberts set to work to collect money privately, and the rest homes were built.- Almost every battery and regiment in India contributed to the scheme. Lady Roberts was 82 when she died. Her daughters. Countess Roberts and Lady Edwina Lewin survive her. Her only boy was killed in the Boer War Perhaps the most memorable hour in the Dowager Countess’® life was at the end of her visit of farewell to Queen Victoria, when Lady Roberts was called to join her husband m South. Africa. As she. said Victoria put a little packet into Lady Roberta’s hands, telling her to open it at home. It was her boy s .Victoria Cross.