SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEM

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 181, 2 May 1925, Page 14

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEM

Mr/ and Mrs. A. Nielsen, of Palmerston North, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday. , Mrs. Alpers has accompanied her husband, Mr. Justice Alpers, to Auckland. c Miss K. Wheeler (The Terrace) left last week for Sydney, where she will join a steamer for England. Lady Lauder is at present visiting her brother, Mr. W. Vallance, at Roto- ' manu, where she will be joined short--1 ly by her husband, Sir Harry Lauder. Mrs. Russell (Picton) is spending a few days in Wellington while en route for Auckland. She int'ends leaving for the latter city on Tuesday. Mats and tablecloths are out of fashion at the moment, with the result that flower-vases and bowls often scratch the supface of beautiful furniture. To prevent this a piece of thick blotting-paper should be cut<the exact size of the bottom of the vessel to be ‘ filled with flowers, and gummed to the bottom of tl;e article. Blotting-paper is so soft that it will not injure the most delicate wood. Writing from Balboa on March 5 to a friend in Dunedin, Mr. Johnson, private secretary to the Hon. W. Downie Stewart, states: “Mr. and Miss Stewart have just arrived here after a ,< good trip. Both are well. The Minis- ’ ter is much improved in health. He has put on weight and !s able to move more freely than for some time past.” A "ferown Up Children’s Party” is to be held at tne “New Ambassador” on Wednesday, May 6. All patrons are requested to attend . dressed as children and to leave care and worries at home. The decorations will be novel - and quite new to Wellington, and much time and; thought have been expended in arranging an evening full of happy surprises. The sets will be judged by two of Wellington’s leading citizens. Special novelties have bequ obtained from Sydney and' will be distributed during the evening. An exceedingly novel musical programme is being prepared. As the, space is limited patrons are advised to boos early. ' •- . Miss Marjory Buckeridge, who during her, engagements' in Melbourne has ■ been studying dancing with . Miss Minnie Everett, and- singing at the Conservatoriuni with Miss Mary Campbell, the protege of Dame Melba, was at latest engaged as solo dancer at the* Capitol, Melbourne’s newest, theatre. She has also sirred a contract to appear in the musical comedy revue “Snap,” .al the Palace Theatre. Miss Buckeridge has taken the professional name of Margot Bletsoe. . The Queen is a recruit to the fashion \ of wearing' a brooch in front of her hat. ' This charming custom is a boon to her, and all other busy women with many public and social duties,, since the appearance of a hat can be quickly changed. ’ The same plan is adopted by many smart young women. Lady Alexandra/ Curzon is one of the youqg girls who wear the tightest of- closefitting hats relieved with a broochi Her sister, Lady Irene Curzon, has some wonderful pendants, and uses them to change the appearance of a hat and cosi Z tume.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. A. Gil! have been visiting Christchurch.

At the gathering which was held by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. yesterday afternoon to meet Mr. Fl. N. Holmes, formerly general secretary of the association, and Mrs. Holmes a signed photograph, the gift of Princess Helena Victoria to' l the Ladies’ Auxiliary, was presented to Mrs. Kersley on their behalf by Mr. Holmes.

The marriage took place at Pahautanui, on April 2'2, of Miss Elsie Taylot, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Taylor, to Mr. H. Harris, the Rev. Isaacson officiating. The wedding music was played by Mr. E. J. King, of Wellington. Following the wedding ceremony about sixty guests, relatives and friends were entertained at the wedding breakfast held in the Pahautanui Hall. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Rev. Isaacson and the toast was heartily given in musical honours. Mr. L. Moran (Australia) proposed the health of the parents of the bride and bridegroom, and Mr. Francis Taylor responded. In the evening some two hundred friends of the bride and bridegroom were present at a social l evening, when dancing and singing formed the entertainment. Mr. L. Moran sang at the wedding breakfast, and in the' evening gave two itemST Mr. Edwin J. King presided at the piano on both occasions.

A well-attended meeting, of the Wellington branch of the National Council of Women was held on Tuesday night, Mrs. Forde presiding. A motion of deep regret git Mr. Massey’s illness and of profound sympathy with him in his suffering was passed. In connection with the council’s representation to the Minister of Education to retain in New Zealand the services of Miss Jean Begg for social service and psychiatry, Miss Kirk reported that Miss Begg haft . been appointed organiser . of the Women’s Welfare Department for the forthcoming -exhibition at Dunedin. Satisfaction was expressed at such appointment. It was decided that ai public meeting be held before the opening of Parliament with a view to stressing the demand for and the need for women Justices of the Peace, and to urge that this be brought down as a Government measure. As the International Council of Women’s confergnce.with representatives from 40 countries opens at Washington on May 4, the secretary was instructed to cable greetings from the branch. An interesting account of Honolulu, forwarded bv Miss Kane, stated inter ,aliai that the position of Chief Customs Officer was held by a woman (an onerous office in that land of prohibition), that there was a Hawaiiffi woman in the Legislature, and that the chief “influence” on the island was a woman whose 'wisdom and judgment were depended on and sought on all matters where difficulties arose. At the conclusion of the business, Mrs. Waters, 0.8. E., spoke interestingly on the subject, “Notable Women 1 ( met Abroad.” SILK STOCKINGS. Women who seek the finest for their adornment —women who . like the luxury .and confidence ittw4 highest quality assures—will undoubtedly wear Silk Sheen hose, which,-though costing onlv ss. lid., comprise one-third pure- silk and two-thirds art silk.— Advf.

There was a brilliant scene at St. Margaret’s, Westminster, London, go Thursday, when Mr. Roger Wethered, the champion goif player, was married to the eldest daughter of Lord Charles Cavendish-Bentinck (reports a Press Assn, cablegram).

The following were among the guests at the Hermitage during the past fortnight :—Australia: Mr. W. L. Podmore, Mrs. Marris, Mr. R. T. Hildei, Mr. G. Hower, Mr. J. Just, Mrs. McEroy, Mr, and Mrs. Ashdown, Miss G. 1. Holmwood, Miss C. Brockman, Mr. K. Lines, Mrs I Howey, Mr. 'Kuhnel, Miss McEroy, Mr. Frank Ball. , Scotland: Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Ritchie, Mrs. Henderson. England: Mr. and Mrs. Monteath, Mr. F. Worthinion, Miss R. M. Algie. Christchurch : Miss A. McColl, Mr. and Mrs 1,. Dunn, Mr: W. G. M. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs Murray, Miss Borrie, Mr. G. M. McDuff. Fairlie: Mrs. A. Hammond. Martinburgh: Dr. J. Webb. Albury: Mr T. R. McCauley. Dunedin: Mrs. and Mr. J. Robertson, Mr. A. W. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pain, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner. Dargarville: Mr. S. E. Harding. Palmerston North: Mr. F. Pegdan. Waimate: Mr. and Mrs. J. Bird. Timaru: Mr. G. A. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, Mr. W.-H. Allen, Mr. B Baxter. Ben Ohan: Mr. T. Richards, 'Mr. F. Could, Mr. J. Richards. Invercargill: Alt;. and Mrs. Gibson. Wellington: Mr. and Misfi Black.

The wedding was solemnised at St. Peter’s Church. Wellington, recently, of Grace Marv, second daughter of Mrs. C. T. Jefferson, of Mount Street, Wellington (late of Wanganui), to Leslie Oswald, youngest son of Mrs. E. J. Boyd, of Marama Crescent, Wellington. The Rev. H. Watson, M.A., officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Fred Jefferson, _ wore a French model gown of white silk moire, the skirt being trimmed with silk and silver braiding, and ermine fur. The veil was fastened with a coronet of silver leaves, and fell in soft folds to form a? long train. She e catried a beautiful shower bouquet of pink and white flowers, with tulle streamers. Before leaving the church the bridegroom’s tiny nephew (John _ Saunders) presented the bride with a silver horse-shoe. Miss Leila Jefferson attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of pink and mauve georgette with pink feather trimming. Her mauve picture hat was finished with a long mauve flowing lancer plume and she carried a bouquet of pinX and mauve flowers and foliage. She also wore a gold wristlet, watch, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Charles Bovd, of Wanganui (nephew of the bridegroom). After the ceremony a reception was held, _ the guests being received by the bride’smother, Mrs. Jefferson, who wore a frock of z embossed black and white georgette with black and white hat to match, and carried a bouquet of red roses and autumn foliage. Mrs. Boyd, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of black lace and georgette, with black hat, and carried a bouquet of violets and maiden-hair Fern. After the reception the bride and bridegroom left by car for the north, the bride travelling in\ a suit of cinnimon rep. cloth, with a hot and coat td tone. In the evening a dance was held, many of the guests being friends from Wanganui of the bride and bridegroom.

zkn interesting gathering of women was held in London recently to pay tribute to Dame Millicent Fawcett, Dame Ellen Terry, and Dame Louisa AldrichBlake, M.D., in recognition of the honours conferred upon them as Dames of the Order of the British Empire Each of the three distinguished guests was overwhelmed with congratulations from the representative company, which numbered 300. Mrs. Kendal was in the chair. Albums to contain the names of all present were presented to the three ladies by Her Royal Highness. Long queues then formed to sign the albums, which were bound in white vellum and lettered and tied with gold.

Early days of the Y.M.C.A. were recalled at a gathering held in the association’s building yesterday afternoon by the Ladies’ Auxiliary for Mr. H. N. Holmes, general secretary of the association in the early stages of its existence in this citv, and Mrs. Holmes. Some of the foundation members of the auxiliary, as well as many present ones, attended the afternoon, which, «s Mrs. Kersley explained, was arranged to give old as well as new members an opportunity of meeting Mr. Holmes, who was staying for a short time in Wellington while on his ( way to Honolulu for a conference. Comfortable couches and chairs gave a cosy appearance to the hall, and vivid touches of colour were given By bowls' of beautiful chrysanthemums and dahlias, with autumn leaves, arranged on small tables and stands, and also on the stage. Very much pleasure was expressed by Mrs. Kersley in her speech of welcome at having Mr. and Mrs. Holmes once more among them, and reference was made to the inception of the Ladies’ Auxiliary in 1904. Greetings were read from some of those who had joined at that time, but who were away from Wellington now. Mr. C. M. Luke also added a welcome to the guests of the afternoon, and paid a warm tribute to the work tliat Mr. Holmes had done for the association both here and elsewhere, and a still warmer one to the Ladies’ Auxiliary for the very fine wav in which it had so continuously worked for the association. The city Lad benefited greatly by their work, for its young men. After tea had been handed around by members of the auxiliary and their helpers, Mr. Holmes repliedoto the welcome that had been given Mrs. Holmes and himself. The idea of forming a Ladies’ Auxiliary- had been conceived bv Mrs. Kersley 21 years ago, and very little time was wasted before it was brought into existence. He had been told by Mr. Hay that in ten vears it had raised a sum of about £5OOO. Itwas a great thing to fidelity behind them. Mr Holmes'also told Ins hearers that New Zealand mothers could never repay’Mr. Hay for all that he had done for their hoys at the war. He had worked day and night to bring them comforts, and he considered that no Dominion had its men better served on the battlefront by the Y.M.C.A. than was New Zealand. A brief programme of entertainment had /been arranged, Mrs. and Miss I.nrt playing a pianoforte duet, . Mrs. Corbj and Miss Jean Rogers sinf.'ng, and Miss Nora Burt reciting.

Weddings to be artistic must have Bouquets to harmonise with frocks. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. Deliveries anywhere in Dominion.—Advt.

The Misses Lynch (Paraparaumu), who have been visiting Hawera, have returned to their home. r

Mr. C. Perrett and Mrs. Petrett liavfe left for Sydney- cn route to London, via .Suez. They expect to be absent foi about eight months.

Tlie many’ exceedingly plain dresses of neutral tint which are now b<|ig worn in Paris call loudly for touches of colour which ate often supplied by the handbag, the cigarette-case, the manicure set, as well as by the more usual means of hats and trimmings. Tlie latest asset is the walking-stick, which cannot be bright enough (states English writer). Chinese red is tlie favourite colour, and it is sometimes used in conjunction with red collars and cuffs, but more often with an entirely plain, neutral-tinted coat; and perhaps a red hat. The shiny black walkingstick is also considered very smart. It is entirely unornamented and is emphasised by the use of an equally shinv black bag. Lacquer green is another of tlie plain tones which make the walk-ing-stick almost as much an article of dress as an accessory to what is known as the “footing” or walk in the Bois. At present walking-sticks are of more or less ordinary length, being perhaps slightly on the long side. They have a knob or a crook. If they are fairly long, tlie knob is essential, and there is also a cord, by means of which they may be slung on the arm. Here and there they are elaborated and becoineveritable flower-sticks. Just as innumerable and differently coloured petals are made . into a band or a plaque to decorate a hat, so tiny pieces of col-’ cured paper are set on the stick and then varnished all over. The effect is rather that of little Oriental boxes, the varnish giving a mellow woodlike tone to the colouring. Sometimes the pieces of paper are set on in some sort of design; sometimes they are scattered rather like tlie hundreds and thousands of sweets of youthful days.

A wedding of considerable local Interest was celebrated on Tuesday evening, April 14, at St. Jude’s Church, Lvall Bay, by the Rev. A. T. B. Page (vicar), when Miss Hilda Mary Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans, of Queen’s Drive, was married to Mi. Arthur Grant Harper, youngest son of Mrs. R. Harper, of Hastings. The bride wore a frock of ivory accordionpleated georgette, with embroidered veil and coronet of orange blossom buds. She carried a bouquet of cream flowers. Tlie bridesmaid, Miss Jean Short, of Remuera (a cousin of the bride), wore a frock of mauve marocain with deep marabout trimming, and carried a bouquet of blue flowers and autumn tints. Mr. Cedric Williamson, of Hastings, a cousin of the bridegroom, was the best man. The church w’as tastefully decorated by girl friends of tlie bride, and appropriate music was played by Miss Bartley. Mr. and Mrs. Evans held a reception in the Parish Hall and a dance followed.

Mr. and Miss Butterworth (formerly of Christchurch) have take.n over an bld-fashioned' river-side inn, “ Thfi King’s Head Hotel,” Sheppcrton-on-Thames, and would be glad to welcome New Zealand visitors. Boating and tennis are tlie principal attractions. Mr. and Miss Butterworth would be pleased to receive early' advice from intending visitors, in nrdei to ensure tlieir every comfort.—Advt.

Mr. and Mrs. H. N. II limes are guests of M r - an d Mrs. Kersley, Lower Hutt. The Hataitai branch of the Women’s National Reserve opened this year’s work with a '‘soo” afternoon on Wednesday last. Tlie.ie was a good attendance of members and and afternoon tea was served by the committee. 'Hie prizes, which were donated by Mes dames Tanner and Sliepherdson, were won by Mrs. Ilahands and Airs. -MaCgregoi. At the close of tlie afternoon a hearty’ vote of thanks was passed to Airs. Arcus for the generous use of hei Lome.

The organisers of the Alystery Alovie Ball, to be held in the Town Hall next Monday week, are relying upon several charming, surprises to ti.eir promise that there will be “not one dull moment.” Due of these is to be the appearance of a number of Wellington’s prettiest girls us Alack Sc.llnett batning beauties, while others are still shrouded in the mystery wlncn givcihe ball its title. The judging of fancy dresses will begin at 10.30, and each class will parade between dances in order to give uninterrupted scope to those who like “dancing, dancing all tlie way.” Alany entries are expected also for the tox-trot competition.

The wedding was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, Hawera, on April 15 of Josephine Helen, youngest daughter of Mrs. O’Donnell, Dernish, Hawera, to Mr. Emor James Alountney Ferguson, New Plymouth. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air. J. O’Donnell, wore a French frock of cream georgette, beaded in crystal, gold and opaline. A train of gold brocade, lined with shell pink ninon, fell from her shoulders. She v’ore a tulle veil with a coronet of orange blossom and lily of the valley, and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers.' Aliss M. O’Donnell attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore a pretty frock of pink georgette, beautifully beaded in crystal and jet, and a black hat with flowers to tone. Mr. Noel Lefves carried out the duties of best man. Af ter the ceremony’ a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. O’Donnell, who received the guests in a frock of black marocain and pleated georgette, and black hat with paradise plume. She carried a bouquet>of mauve and pink flowers. Some of the guests present were Mr. and Airs. D. L. Tonks, Airs. Blair Robertson, Dr. and Airs. Milroy, Air. and Miss HayMackenzie,' Air. and Airs. R. C. Ferbnson, Airs. Rawson, Aliss Power, Miss. Lynch, Aliss Hall. Miss O’Shea. Aftqrnoon tea was served in a marquee, the decorations of the tables having been carried out in a colour scheme of scarlet and white. After the toasts had been honoured the bride and bridegroom left by. motor for Auckland, the bride wearing a frock of sliaded cinnamon georgette with finely’ pleated tunic, and a musquash coat.

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An important development in the social work of the Salvation Army in Auckland was announced in Auckland by Commissioner Hoggard, who stated that arrangements had been completed for the establishment of a home where old ladies might spend their last few years ot life in comfort. The scheme had been accorded the sympathy and interest of Lady Alice Fergusson, and the institution would be known as the Lady Alice Eventide Home. Similar homes had been established in Australia tqid other countries, said the Commissioner, and had proved most successful. In every community there were many old ladies who, having brought up their families, found themselves in the declining years of their lives without a home of their own and dependent, perhaps, on married sons alnd daughters, whose homes were all too small to admit an extra inmate. Alany inquiries and requests for the establishment of an eventide home had been received by the Salvation Army, but until recently it had not been practicable to put a- scheme into effect. A particularly good opportunity had now presented itself for the purchase of a property ideally suited to the purpose, the residence of Airs. H, Dickeson, View Road, Alount Eden (Auckland), which, with nearly three acres of ground, had been acquired at a cost of £5500.

Madame Amelita Galli-Curci, as may be imagined, wears some very beautiful and picturesque frocks at her concerts. At the first she gave in Alelbourne she wore a shimmering gown of ivhitp and gold (states Jhe “Argus”). Fashioned of white net 'woven with metallic thread until it shone like spun gold, and cut on slender, long-waisted lines, an impression of thistledown lightness was given by flared side panels of the net flounce's with bouflant frills of white tulle. These billowy draperies fell below the ankle-length hem, and to and fro with each movement of their wearers. A cluster of soft white feathers was posed at one side of the waist, and further' brilliance wasvgiven by a magnificent pearl necklace E<nd many’ wonderful rings. A great carved ivory comb was set Span-ash-fashion in the .singer’s hair, which was taken straight off the face and coiled into a small e knot at the back of the neck. The scarlet and rose flowers piled at her feet effected a vivid.,colour contrast. During the programme a posy bouquet tied with the Italian colours was “handed up” by a member of the audience. Every seat was- taken throughout the hall, and music-lovers even invaded the platform, leaving a bare passage-way through which the prima donna had to make her exits aiid entrances