WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 53, 26 November 1926, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OP: INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Sir Andrew Russell, K.C.8., K.C.M.G., and Lady Russell have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nelson at Laureston, Woodville.

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Barker have returned to Gisborne from a visit to Wellington.

The engagement is announced of Miss Maisie Ekdahl, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ekdahl, Hawera, to Mr. D. L. Overbye, Hawera, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Overbye, Auckland.

Miss Alys Duncan, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. George Hehnore, Fendalton.

Lady Ferguson (Dunedin) is spending a few days in Wellington on her way back to Dunedin from the north.

Miss Zillah Bateman was the guest of honour at a small tea yesterday afternoon. Those present included Mrs. Earle, Mrs. Townsky, Mrs. Preston, Mrs. Ginn, Mrs. “ Penseler, Mrs. Darling, Miss Kane, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Isaacs, Miss Darling. Miss Bateman spent some years studying music and singing on the Continent, and is deeply interested in musical development in the countries she visits. She has a fund of interesting reminiscenses and all who met her look forward with pleasant anticipation to her return to Wellington at some future date.

Friends of the Plunket movement in the Hutt Valley are reminded that the annual fete of the Lower Hutt branch will be held at Riddiford Park to-mor-row. The opening ceremony will be performed at 2.30 p.m, by the Minister of Public Health, the Hon. J. A. Young. As is usual with this organisation, an excellent entertainment is assured; there will be plenty of music and bright amusements m the form of sideshows, and the provision of a large number of excellently stocked stalls should make it not omy a pleasure but good business for patrons to assist the society in the way it most desires. For some time past the society has been conducting a competition in which the contestants are Plunket babies, and the result will be announced at 4 o’clock. Other special attractions—some of which have been organised sub rosa and are hardly known to the principal officers, will be “sprung on the public.” Afternoon tea will be available. Meanwhile, those who desire to make contributions to the stalls are requested to use, if convenient, the depots arranged for the purpose. They are at the residences of Mrs. Buck (Taita), Mrs. Kersley, Mrs. von Zedlitz, Mrs. C. B. Robinson (White’s Line East), Mrs. Fairbairn, senior, and Mrs. Strand.

Lady Osborne-Gibbes yesterday afternoon entertained the arts and crafts circle of the Pioneer Club, of which she is the president, at tea in the club room. As it was Lady Gibbes’s birthday, a gorgeous birthday cake was provided, and Miss Kane, club president, on behalf of the circle, presented Lady Gibbes with a gold wrist-watch, whilst the club committee gave a posy of flowers with all good wishes for continued good health, and in thanks for the work she had done for many years. Mrs. Edwards, secretary of 'the circle, was given a marquetrig vase as a mark of appreciation of her excellent work for the circle. Sir Edward OsborneGibbes returned thanks on behalf of Lady Gibbes, and spoke feelingly of the kindness shown during Lady Gibbes’s illness. There were about 50 ladies present, and a delicious tea was served. A feature of the party was the quantity of lovety flowers used in decoration.

The engagement is announced in an exchange of Marjorie ■ Bell, youngest (twin) daughter of Mr. Alexander Copland, Timaru, to William Andrew, elder son of Mr. George Davison, Rongotea, North Island.

The first series of an evening “at home," arranged by the members of the Huia Hockey Club, for the purpose of assisting the club’s funds, was held at the residence of Mrs. C. Gilchrist, Willis Street, and Such a favourable opportunity for members to meet one another before the 1927 season comes round again was not taken full advantage of, as the attendances were not up to expectations. The evening’s programme commenced with a recitation, “Burglary," by Miss L. Charles, and was much appreciated. Dancing, in the intervals during the progress of games, was well taken up by those in attendance, and prizes donated by willing helpers were won by Mr. Rose, Mr. and Mrs Avery, Miss L. Charles, Mr. L. Peacock, and Master G. McFetridge. Pianoforte selections were given by Miss Mason and violin items by Mr. Horace Lafferty. Miss E. Charles, who received the guests, was in a pale blue dress. Apology for absence- was received from tlie secretary, Mr. J. Cottier. Among those in attendance were Miss B. Fitzgerald, A. Leak, Fitzgerald, Mason, Mesdames Avery and E. Charles.

On Tuesday evening the patients at Porirua Mental Hospital were provided with another concert by the Victoria University College Social Service Club. The performers included Mrs. Tonge and Miss Anderson (ukulele duets), Miss Farrant (recitation and songs), Marjorie Vause, a pupil of Miss K. O’Brien, in dances, Mr. D. Foley (songs), and Mr. A. J. Mazengarb (humorous songs and monologues). Mr. C. Collins’s orchestra played during the patients’ supper, and also played for a number of patients’ dances, as we]l as rendering selections. Miss A. Duff acted as accompanist. The organiser thanked the following, who provided motor-cars for the purpose of conveying the party to the hospital:—Mr. L. W. Gilbert, 'Mr. L. George, Messrs. Todd Motors, and Messrs. z\dams,’Ltd.

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Christmas time is gift time, and it is alwavs a mistake to leave the buying of these presents to the last few days, because one is rather apt to take the first tiling offering. Keenness in buying is a wise procedure, especially when a little monev has to go a long wav. J R. McKenzie have large stocks of dainty and useful articles—jewellery, cutlerv. silver, vases, perfumes and powders, leather goods smokers’ requisites, and everv kind of handbag and vanitv-case.—Advt.

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Captain C. McArthur and Miss Mary McArthur, of Wellington, have returned from a visit to Mrs. Hay at Hinds, Canterbury.

Mrs. Hamilton (Nelson) is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. W. Rudman, Karori.

The Wellington Free Kindergarten Council has issued invitations for the annual presentation of certificates to the successful students. The ceremony will take place in Sydney Street Hall, and will be followed by games and dancing.

A wedding of much interest to residents of Lower Hutt and Petone took place at the Methodist Church, Lower Hutt, on November 11. The Rev. W. Rowe officiated. Mr. Horman presided at the organ. The parties were Robert Hector, youngest son of Mrs. -M. Delaney, of Petone, to Milat, only daughter of Mrs. Baumber and the late Mr. J. H. Baumber, of Lower Hutt. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. H. Baumber, wore white georgette over silver tissue, and also a coronet of orange blossoms, from which fell a long tulle veil, forming a train. She carried a bouquet of white roses and pink carnations. The bride was attended by Miss Doreen Grant, as bridesmaid, who was attired in a frock °f silver brocaded tissue, and wore a silver swathed turban, and carried a bouquet of cyclamen flowers. There were also in attendance two flower girls, Miss Ailsa Kilmister and Miss Peggy Delaney, who wore pale blue frocks. Master Philip Baumber, in white satin, acted as train-bearer. Mr. K. Baumber was best man. A reception was afterwards held in the Lyceum Hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride’s mother received her guests wearing a black ensemble suit, and carried a bouquet of scarlet roses. The bridegroom’s mother wore mauve, with hat and bouquet to tone. After the wedding breakfast an enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and games,2music being supplied by the Hutt Valley Dance Orchestra. The newly married couple left by car for the north, the bride wearing a toast ensemble suit, with hat to match. She also wore a fur necklet, a gift of the bridegropm. Their future home will be at Porangahau, Hawke’s Bay. 5

The sale of work in aid of the funds of St. Mary’s Homes, Karori, was very well attended, in spite of the sudden downpour and the threatening appearance of the weather. The Mayoress, Mrs. Norwood, was met at the door 4 by the matron, Miss Parlane, and the smallest child presented her with a bouquet. Mrs. Sprott briefly introduced the Mayoress, who expressed great interest in the working and arrangement of the home. She congratulated Miss Parlane, and also the committee, on the work, done by them, and duly declared the ''sale of work open. Miss Parlane and her assistants were responsible for the needlework stall; Miss M. Haves, the fancy stall; Miss J. Harper, flowers; Mrs. Wilson and Miss Nicholls, cake stall; Mrs. Morice and Miss J. Shirtcliff, the sweets stall. £75 was taken in the afternoon, and the evening brought another good attendance, when Mrs. G. Ginn provided an enjoyable musical programme.

A wedding of interest was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, New Plymouth, on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Evelyn Farrington Fookes, elder daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. Faber Fookes, of New Plymouth, was married to Mr. Philip Franklin Atkinson,, younger son of Mrs Frank Atkinson, Glen Almond, New Plymouth. The Ven. Archdeacon Evans, assisted by the Rev. F. G. Harvie, performed the ebremony, and Mr. R. N. Renaud presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of cream taffetas with hem of gold lace and also godets of gold, the skirt being slightly opened in front, disclosing a pleated underskirt of georgette. Her veil of cream tulle was finished with gold tissue bandeau and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of pale and deep cream rosebuds. The bridesmaids attending the bride were Miss Ernestine Fookes (chief), sistc- of the bride, Miss Joan Farrington, cousin of the bride, Miss Eleanor Campbell, and Miss Rona Woodward, and they wore frocks of apricot taffetas shot with gold, long bodices finished at the back with a large bow, full skirts trimmed witji oval medallions of roses covered with gold net and edged with taffetas frills. On their heads were worn flower bandeaux in autumn shades. They each carried a black staff to which was attached a large posy of sunset roses tied with a tulle bow Mr. J. Bracken Wilson carried out the duties of best man and Mr. Sidney Fookes (brother of the bride), Air. N. Trevella} and Mr. Ronald Blundell were groomsmen. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. A reception was held after the ceremony at the residence of the bride’s parents Mrs. Faber Fookes wore a black georgette gown and large black crinoline hat with white ospreys, and carried a bouquet of scarlet roses. Mrs. Atkinson (mother of the bridegroom) was also in black with black hat relieved with white, and her bouquet was in shades of blue. The bride and bridegroom left later on their honeymoon by car. the bride travelling in a dove grey crepe de chine and georgette frock smocked in blue, with a grey corded silk coat with rucked collar, and grey hat with touches of blue.

The Makara branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society held its annual meeting on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Hislop was re-elected president and Mrs. Bowen secretary. Miss Neilsen and Mrs Bowen collectors. Mrs. Porter spoke upon the work of the society. Mrs. Hislop entertained all present to afternoon tea, and was thanked for her hospitality. A meeting of those interested in the society was also held on Tuesday at Portrua, when Mrs. Morris (secretary) presided. Mrs. Porter was invited to address the meeting and stressed the growth of the work in New Zealand. Mrs. Stevens and Miss Knight entertained all at afternoon tea, which was much appreciated. On Wednesday the annual meeting was held at Island Bav, at the residence of the president (Mrs. Vickery). The Rev. L. Thompson presided, and congratulated the branch upon its work for the vear. Mrs. Porter spoke upon the distribution of Scriptures among the children of the backblocks in New Zealand, and the cooperation of the ministers in this work. Mrs. Vickery was elected president, the Rev. L. Thompson paving a high tribute to her steadfastness and zeal. Miss Hood was elected secretary, Miss McGowan vice-president, and several new collectors were enrolled for next vear. A vote of thanks was accorded l\Trs Smithers, the retiring secretary. Mrs. Vickerv entertained all at afternoon tea and was heartily thanked by those present for her hospitality.

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