WOMAN’S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 234, 28 June 1921, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By

Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL On tho occasion of her approaching marriage Miss Cora Manson, who has been on the staff of tho head office of the Public Trust Office since 1916, was yesterday made the recipient of a parting gift from tho staff. The presentation took tho form of a silver tea service. Mr. J. IV. Macdonald, tho Public Trustee, in making the presentation. voiced the general feeling of regret at MiSs Manson’s severance with the office. In responding on behalf of Miss Manson, Mr. 11. Turner, acting-chief inspector, expressed her genuine sense of regret at leaving the office. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Luke, of 'Wellington. who nre leaving on a visit to the South Sea Islands on Thursday, will be the guests of Mr. G. M. Yerex, at Papeete (Tahiti). The Mayoress (Mrs. R. A. Wright) has been asked to preside at the opening of the bazaar that is being organised by St. Agnes’s Guild Tor tile Maori and Melanesian Mission Fund. The bazaar is to be opened on July 13. The progressive 500 and dance held in the Hataitai School on Saturday evening was a great success. Bright fires made each room cosy, and these social events aro becoming very popular. Mr. Ardoll presented the prizes, the winners being Mesdamcs Mulhano and S'earlo and Messrs. Binney and Mulhano. Excel lent music was played by Mrs. Searle, nnd extras by Mrs. Lamberg and Miss Eva Harris. The supper (all homo ■made) was arranged by Mesdames Ardell, Barnett, Bear, Crerar, Searle, Sims, Wil eon, and West. The proceeds of the evening were for school funds. A wide circle of friends will greatly re grot to hear of the death of Mrs. Helen Hales, widow of the late Mr. W. B Hales (formerly Engineer-in-Chief of the Public Works Department), which took place at her residence, 92 Oriental Bay, yesterday morning. Mrs. Hales was a daughter of the late Mr. D. N. Wilkinson, senr., and was among the first babies born in Wellington, the year of her birth being 1819. For many years Mrs. Hales was a well-known social worker, and was the mother of a family of six sons. They aro: Mr. W. H. Hales, District Traffic Manager, Blenheim-Picton Railway; Mr. D. O. Hales, accountant, Bank of Now Zealand, Wanganui; Mr. E. O. Hales, District Public Trustee., Auckland; Mr. E. D. Hales, on the stage in New York; Dr. L. C. Hales, dentist, Wellington.; and Dr. Norman Hales, on the stage in New York. Miss Jennie Hartley, who was here recently in “Sinbad the Sailor,” is now appearing in vaudeville at tho Sydney Tivoli, which now produces a vaudo-ville-cum-picture entertainment. The wedding took place at the St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Upper Hutt, of Miss Flora Thomson, of Upper Hutt, to Mr. Walter Neill Clifford, second son of Mr. F. A. Clifford, Wallaceville. Tho bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. T. Devine, “The Grange,” Otaki, wore white crepe do chine trimmed with frills and beads, and caught with orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of orchids, freezias, and carnations. Miss M. Hazelwood (chief bridesmaid) was in a frock of heliotrope crepe de chine with side draping of lemon satin and a cream hat of silk velvet. Her bouquet was of pink chrysanthemums. Miss F. Kershaw wore apricot crepe de chine. Her frock was accordion-pleated and trimmed with posies and bl.u§_satin draping. Her T7at was of cream silk velvet, and she carried a bouquet of lilac blue scabiosa. Little Miss Muriel Devine was in n dress of guipure-edged frilled net over cream silk, and carried a posy of violets. Mr. A. Clifford, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. and Mr. A. N. Clifford groomsman. Tho reception was hold at the Town Hall, where the guests were received by Mrs. .T. A. Hazelwood. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford left for the south, the"T>rido wearing navy blue, with velvet hat to match. Miss Dorothea Spinney has been spending the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. IV. Mathieson, Ekctahuna. Miss Grace Pdlotta intends trying her luck with tho “movies” in U.S.A. Some time ago she went tp Colombo to visit her old friend, Rose Musgrove, who ■is married to a rich tea planter. From there she goes to Europe, and then to Los Angeles. Staying at the Midland Hotel are Dr. H. J. Mohr and Mrs. Mohr, LL.B., of San Francisco, U.S.A., who are at present touring the Dominion. Wedding at Mataroa. The wedding was solemnised at St. George’s Church, Mataroa, on Wednesday last, of Mr. At. Carr, of Mataroa, and Miss J. Luers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Imers, Mataroa. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white crepe de the long court train, which was lined with apricot charmeuse, being finished at the shoulders and hem with tiny sprigs of orange blossoms. She also wore a beau-tifully-embossed veil with wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and cyclamen, tied with white. streamersThe chief bridesmaid, Miss Isabel M’Loish, of Wellington, wore a frock of shell pink georgette with touches of silver and hat of black tulle with pink floral wreath. The second bridesmaid, Miss Doris Aldridge, Taihape, wore « frock of pale pink net over crepe do chine, with swathing of heliotrope velvet. and a black tunc hat with heliotrope floral wreath. Each earned shower bouquets of heliotrope chrysanthemums nnd maidenhair fern, and wore a pearl ring, the gift of the bridegroom.. Little Miss Vera Luers was flower girl, and wore a simple frock of white silk and pale blue ribbons. She carried a basket of beautiful spring flowers, and wore the gift> & pearl brooch. Mrs. Luers, stepmother of the bride, wore a frock of saxe blue crepe de chine, white feather boa, and black hat relieved with old rose. Mr. J- Carr attended his brother as best man, whilst Mr. L. At illiams was groomsman. After the ceremony the guests motored to “Ohinepua,' the home of the bride's parents, where the wcxlding breakfast was held and the usual toasts honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Carr left later for the south, the bride travelling in a navy costume, hat of black panne and gold, and black fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom.

Fancy Dress Ball at 'Petone. Ono of the most successful gatherings vet held in Petono was the masquerade and I'anoy dress ball of tho Petone combined hockey clubs, which took place in the Palace Theatre last evening. The decorations were effective and took the form of bunting arranged in diagonal relief, and a sprinkling of lycopodium. The chaperons were Mesdamos Aitcheson, Davis, Goddard, Ryder, and Martin, and the following comprised tho committee:— Misses Delaney, Aiteheson, Spence, G. Cowell, Nicholls, Johnson, Macaskill, M’Lean, H. Wilson, and Messrs. G. Cavell, W. Maule, S. Goddard, V Scott, Aitcheson, C. Goddard, Scott, and Martin. Miss B. Delaney and Mr. W. Yates wore responsible for the secretarial work, and excellent music was supplied by ’Mrs- Pollock.

Dance at iPalmerston. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. P. M’Hardy were the host and hostess at a delightful jazz party given at their picturesque homestead, “Tiritea,” Palmerston North, for Miss Joy M’Hardy and Miss Beryl Earle (Wellington). This was practically the last of the many gaieties that are usually arranged for show week in Palmerston, and was quite one of the most enjoyable of them all. With plenty of room inside and beautiful grounds outside, the house is an ideal one for such entertainments, and no trouble was spared- in making the guests thoroughly enjoy themselves. Dancing took place In the large billiard-room, and supper was served in tho dining-room, where the table was arranged with foliage and flowers in season. The very latest music was supplied for tho dancing, and everyone entered thoroughly into tho spirit of the evening, and danced with zest. Mrs. M’Hardy wore a frock of saxe blue taffetas; Miss Joy M’Hardy was in a French frock of Chantilly lace, and Miss Beryl Earle wore a black and white lace frock. Others present included Misses Guy, Murton, MacVenc, Haggitt, Messrs. Monrad (2), Knight, M. P. M’Hardy, Murton, Penney, Guy. Tennis Dance at Palmerston North. Amongst the gaieties which were held in Palmerston North during show week was a most successful dance, organised, by the Palmerston North Tennis Club, and hold in the Empire Hall on Friday night. The decorations had been very charmingly carried out with bamboo grass, yellow sunflowers, end innumerable balloons, and a large marquee, lent by the Defence Department, had. been, arranged os a sitting-room, and decorated with ferns, foliage, and shaded coloured lights. Plenty of couches and chairs made it a comfortable sitting-out place. A delicious home-made supper had keen provided, and yellow was the keynote of tho table decorations. Excellent musio was supplied by Smith’s orchestra, and extras were played by Miss Gwenda M’Hardy, Mr. Penny, and others. The committee responsible for the arrangements of the dance left nothing undone that could add to tho enjoyment of all present, and it was quite 3 a.m. before tho dance came to an end. Tho attendance was large, and included many visitors from outside Palmerston. Among those who were present were.: Mr. and Mrs. P. M’Hardy, Dr. and Airs. Forrest, the Misses Joy and Gwenda M’Hardy, Abraham (2), Loughnan, Guy (2), Southey-Baker, Beryl Earle (Wellington), M’Vene, PaviourSmith (Dannevirke), Innis, Brett Murton Warburton (2), Macdonald, N. Russell’ (Auckland), P. Speedy (Dannevirke), Alossi-S. Nathan, Abraham, Bennett, Guy (2), Derolles (2), Nichol, Monrad (2), Penny, MacVcnc, Coombs, Ash worthy Hutchinson (Marton), Murton, PaviourSmith, Mead, Brabant, Knight, Hodder, and Dr. Wilson. WORK FOR THE CHILDREN ANNUAL KINDERGARTEN MEETING Tho annual- meeting of the, Wellington. Free Kindergarten Association was held in' lira T-aranaki Street Kindergarten last evening. . Mrs. Gill occupied ths chair, and there was a good attendance of those interested in the work. The report for the year stated that quiet progress'had bean made in kindeigarten work. It stated that the number of children on the waiting list for Wellington South induced the council to open a second kindergarten at tha ■ cn of tho city, in tho Trinity Church Schoolroom, Newtown. There are now as many children there as can be taken by the teachers available, and a waiting list at both schools. A plea was made last year for more students to vuke th training, and the plea is reiterated thus year. If parents would visit the kin dergartens and watch the effect of the work on both teachers an d chßdren, thm erv the report adds, would not have to bo repeated so often. There is one student taking! the nursery certificate this year. The committee Rad hoped or The playground Si? az £.S r * frx SsSSsg The report asks: Are there n ° w ?n e ] lB ]p children in Wellington who WP X”» & .L .»a »<«- J*-5‘C ed the council upon , th(j ci(y> were doing for th w(?re j n - and u P° n . the Miss Newman, sucukating in JUss pervisor of the eau con j m(J nted upinfants, also spoil . * ll voluntary seron tho largo amo a U „ in connection withi vice that was given “■ ]o had C om<» kindergartens.. Many hope fo» to the «° nclu ? lO A„ th “erld lav with the Um future of the- vorld ,y children, and e>e k cl country—Japan, tn press i n g, and where, kindergartens ve J implantin g had begun their vo> 1 TOind ideals of c ? n^U^L Wli that we had not “The war kad shown , g(dd Mlg , yet learnt >»/JL'L «" of H “ ?”* SpX*. t“.?V‘ 'SV™ lew,-U* L '*& “ r "iM Gredv. Mw. Smith, Mrs. U • Altsj. Hannah, Airs J- Ben . <4. Eichelbaum, Dr . A da Paternett, Airs. C. R- Helyer, Altsi son, bliss lsaacs, Miss P > S * ““ °* Rothenberg.

• i ,-isitinc Canada will An <’PT° rb L lU .L ( , f fo a limited number shortly bo The Aucko{ New Zealau t TPcelve d adland Education Department to rice from the Ld Canadian teachers, (ho effect that th o jpQueen, are ■Mifises Trocey, / ’» August. I n expected to arrl ' :/is deemed dcsirfntereate of ul;0 t he able that *. w 7 alan j teachers who are place of B°'' ‘ . understood by t' lo going ftbT^ d ’t l ,at t the positions of the Department that nr(j av adablo throe < -' £ '' na , dia -i, v Qualified New Zealand and the EK inriHng applications from such.