WOMAN’S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 212, 2 June 1921, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(BY

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The engagement is announced of Miss Audrey Richardson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Richardson, Merivale (Christchurch), and grand-daughter of the Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G., to Mr. Alan Leslie Macfarlane, eon of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Macfarlane, Lower Riccarton-

Miss Dorothea Spiunoy, the exponent of Greek plays, arrived in Auckland by the Niagara on Saturday.

Mrs. and Miss Merratt (Christchurch) left by the 'Tahiti for a visit te California.

A cable message from Mrs. Matthew Holmes states that she and her two little daughters had arrived in England after a splendid voyage, and had secured excellent accommodation in rooms near Regent’s Park.

Mother Mary Joseph Aubert and the Sisters of Compassion acknowledge with many thanks the receipt from the TwoGarment Society, on Saturday last, of a sack and two parcels of clothing, which were very much appreciated.

The death took place at the house of her daughter, in Epsom, on Tuesday, of an old colonist of Auckland in Mrs. Sophia Patterson. Mrs. Patterson was a passenger with her mother by the Tiburnia, which arrived at Auckland about 1863. She took up residence at this port, and after her marriage to the late Mr. W. J. Patterson, went to live in Ponsonby, residing there until the death of her husband in 1885. Since then she has spent the time to and fro amongst the members of her family. She leaves three daughters: Mrs. T. E. Woodroffe, of Otahuhu; Mrs. W. Maddison, of Epsom; and Mrs. J. Walker, cf Palmerston North, and three sons. Mr. W. H. Patterson, of Hamilton, Mr. T. A. Patterson, Epsom, and Mr. A. E. Patterson, of Te Awamutu.

The wedding of Mr. Edward Napier Armit (Melbourne representative of the Sydney “Sunday Times”) and Miss Mona Bryce, of Wellington (New Zealand), was solemnised at St. Bede’s Anglican Church (Elwood, Melbourne), recently by the Rev, M'Coll. The bride's frock wa-s of shell pink georgette with touches of silver, with which was worn a shell pink veil caucht into the head with silver leaves. She carried a sheaf of pink carnations. Miss Dorothy Nancarrow, of Wellington, who accompanied the bride to Australia, was the bridesmaid, and wore a cream and gold frock and black Juliette cap. She also carried a sheaf of carnations. Mr. Raymond Doyle, of the Commonwealth Arsenal, was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at n dinner party nt Carlyon’s Hotel, St.. Kilda. The bride and bridegroom spent a holiday nt Kalimna (Ginnsland Lakes), and intend living in Melbourne.

Miss Teasdale, who has just recovered from an illness, has returned to her home.

The Wellington South Nursing Division held its fortnightly meeting in the Newtown Library on Tuesday evening, squad practice being carried but under the supervision of Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Smith, siiperintenclaut of the Selwyn Nursing Division, Christchurch. A service, to be heldp in the Town Hall on Sunday, Empire Day, was announced, members meeting at the Town Hall at 2.30. Further details for the dance and progressive euchre party were arranged.

A dance for naval cadets from the Carpentaria was held in the Art Gallery last evening, and was very much enjoyed. A special committee from the Navy League Ladies’ Auxiliai-y were the organisers, and nothing was left undone that could add to the pleasure of their guests. On the' previous night the cadets were entertained at a dance held in the Star Boating Club Sheds, for which Mrs. Bayfeild and Mrs. Hamilton were responsible. It, too, was most successful.

Many attractions have been arranged for the effort which is being made for the library fund of the Pioneer, Club—competitions, fortune-telling, a musical programme etc. There will be stalls for the sale of flowers, etc., in addition to a book stall, r.n<k it is hoped that substantial results will be achieved.

The death took place on Monday, at her home, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, of Mrs. Annie Mead, wife of Mr. Arthur Mead, and daughter of the lute Mr. Wa Hayward, of Christchurch. Many musicians consider that Mrs. Mead wtis one of the best soprano singers that New Zealand has yet produced, and, in addition to her great vocal gift, she was an earnest student and a splendid linguist, states the Christchurch “Press.” Some years ago Mrs. Mead visited London, where she studied under Santley, who thought very highly of her voice. She returned to Christchurch, but after a space of a few years she revisited London, where for nine months she studied oratorio under Santley, and then went to Paris, where, acting under the advice of the celebrated singer, Emma Eames, ehe studied for six months under the great French teacher, Algier. When passing through London on her way to New York, Landon Ronald, the wellknown conductor and composer, wished to engage Mrs. Mead for his concerts at the Guildhall for the coining season, and, as an extra inducement for her to accept his offer, ho wished her to join the teaching staff at tho Gu l /'' hall. As Mrs. Mead desired to visit America, she refused these flattfenng offers and went to New York, where she studied under Griffith, then tho most famous teacher in the city. Before leaving New York she gave a song recital, and so favourable were tho critiques that Mrs. Mead was asked to take part in Wagner’s operas at the Metrppolitan Theatre. Much sympathy is felt for her husband and relatives.

Mrs. IV. B. Chennells (Masterton) is visiting Auckland.

Miss M. Smith (Pahiatua) is visiting ■Wellington.

Tho weddng took place on Tuesday at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tinni, of Miss A. Schofield, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Schofield, to Air. Arthur Owen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Owen, Aberystwith, Wales, and late of the 9th Australian Light Horse. The bride was given away by Mr. E. Schofield, and the bridesmaids were Miss E. Schofield and Miss C. Bellies. The church was prettily decorated by iho many friends of the bride, and the service was fully choral, Miss Ruth Perry presiding at the organ. The bride wore cream charmeuso, with georgette, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair. Mr. A. Whitehead was test man, Mr. A. Hern was groomsman, and the service was performed by tho Rev. J. "Walker (in the absence of the Rev. B. Ashcroft). The guests were entertained at “The Triangle,” the home of the bride’s parents. The bride and bridegroom afterwards left by motor for Wellington, where they join a steamer en route for England and the States. Mr. and Mrs. H. Avery, of Auckland, are visiting friends at Petone.

Tho enga portion it is ahnounxsed of Rhena, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Permain, Renall Street, Masterton, to Walter, third gon of Mr. .and Mrs. W. J. Caseley, of Hurleyville,-Taranaki.

Women" and Wages. The economic independence of women is being urged in many directions, aud is becoming one of the special subjects of the day. A writer in the Melbourne “Jjeader” quotes a letter she has received from a. woman who is feeling the situation nearly intolerable. She had a goodsized family aud suffered much in health through motherhood. In her early married days there was a struggle to make ends meet, and she seconded her husband’s efforts in every way possible. “Now,” says the writer, “the struggle is over —for him; but he finds no reason for easing things for his wife, and even the children have to work beyond their strength. The wife remarks that she has never known, since she married, what it was to 'have £1 to do what elio liked with, and has come to the conelusion that the only way to meet such cases, which are common enough, is to have a law whereby the wife is paid for the work she does at home.” She concluded by urging the National Council of Women to support such an economic measure with the utmost vigour the fact is that there are both wasteful wiv es and etingj' husbands. Perhaps a fair suggestion would be that, a man must allocate so much of his income to his wife, but that he cannot bo held responsible for her personal debts if she is proved to lie a selfish, extravagant woman.

A Petone Wedding.

At the Sacred Heart Church, Petone, yesterday afternoon, Miss Aveiy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Avery, of Auckland, was married by the Rev Father P. Quealey to Mr. F. (“Trimmer’) Ryan, son. of Air. and the late Airs. Ryan, of Petone. The bride, who was given away by Air. A. Phare, of Petone. wore a navy blue tailored costume and henna hat, and carried a bouquet ot henna-coloured chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaid was Aliss Florrie Chesterman (niece of the bridegroom), who wore a frock of lemoncoloured crepe de chine, and a black an gold lace picture hat. She earned a bouquet of lemon-tinted chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. Mav,h AVhitlev and Nancy Childs attended as flower girls. Air. H. Avery (brother of the bride) acted as best man. Ihe bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold wristlet watch, and the brides present to the bridegroom was a set of sil-ver-backed brushes. A reception, at which Mrs. Chesterman (sister of the bridegroom) received the guests, was held at the Oddfellows’ Hall, after vthich Mr. and Mrs. Ryan left by motor for the north.

Testing Dress Materials. The value of a fabric is dependent on the textile fibre with which it is made. Cotton is cheap, and is therefore mixed, with wool, silk, or linen to produce a cheaper fabric, states a WTl . ter , u English exchange. It is a simple n ter to determine whether a woollen fabm contains cotton. Untwist a few of the threads. A cotton fibre is rarely two inches long, while wool fibres may extend to three or more inches. Hold a fibre to a match-flame. Wool bur with difficulty, and emits an odour resembling that of burning horn. Cotton burns steadily with a much less distinc five odour. If a thread of the material is held in boiling water which contains a largo amount of washing and some lime the wool becomes sticky and dissolves, while cotton ro “ la ' l ” s '. washed has not lost in strength. Linen and cotton fibres are vwy similar, wneo ther are’ both obtained from plamte. Linen fabric which is suspected to contain cotton should b« soaked in olive oil or glycerine, and then pressed between blotting paper to remov a the excess of oil. Linen threads; appear brilliantly transparent while cotton i nnaaue. This difference is more readily made evident if the oiled fabric £ placed against a dark background Silk and cotton mixtures are readily detected by examining the unravel fihroK «ilk fibres are very long. m these davs long artificial silk fibres made from cotton are often substituted for the article. To distinguish between the 4-wrt a thread should bo hold the toiling washing soda and lime Silk behaves like wool and eventually diol-res. Artificial silk is much mor® r StrnS in wTen ToXHat! ural rilk retains its strength and elastic, ity. Artificial Silk does not and becomes weaker Pure silk fabrics are strength of a y Strength is different frem the strength lengthwise.

Masterton Navy League. There was a large .attendant! at Jbe second annual gathering of the Ladle. Auxiliary of the Navy League says the “Age.” The stage was veiy pretti y decorated, and presented a■ „cene The decorations from the 1 cen polo ball were still in position m the main hall, and did much to make the scheme very attractive. th ® avoidable ateence of president vr U Beetham), Mrs- w - ■ la \ l r un presited and congratulated the auxilary on tho largely increased riie activity displayed. lhe speak introduced Dr. G. H. Scholefield, who throughout the war was correspondent m. London, who gave an “*? reB £ ne N 3 " a.«. «M. " th SdlS slaved seveV-1 pictures of the surrender of the German fleet including some taken by himself from H.M.b New Zealand The leeson of the whole war, he said was the constant necessity for a strong Navy. During the evening the flag received by Colonel Hart from town of Le Quesnoy was exhibited and much admired. The arrangements for the gathering were in the capable hands of AUss N.'sellar, tee .secretary who wa« assisted in her duties by the following members of the committee: Mesdames Guy'Williams, AV. Dalzieil- “ p Free J. P- Perry, AV. H. Robireon, W IJ, Jackson, Tatham, D Buchanan, A ’ II Daniell W. HTtenzie, and Miss Gray. An enjoyable musical programme arranged by the committee occupied the earlier part of the evening, after which dr.r.cing took place.

The wedding was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Petone, yesterday morning of Aliss Amy Senior, daughter Of Mr. and Mre. H. Senior, of Itetone. to Air J. Ryan, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Ryan, of Petone. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. lather Quealey. The bride wore a lemoncoloured costume with a white georgette hat She was attended by her sister (Mias Nellie Senior) as bridesmaid who worn a navy tailored costume, and black crepe de chine hat. Mr. E. Rjan (brother of the bridegroom) was test man. Mr. and Mre. Ryan left later in the day for Rotorua, the latter travelling in a grey tailored costume, and hat to match.

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