WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 127, 27 February 1928, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Mr. and Mrs. Rothschild, of Wellington, have gone South. Mrs. G. Wright, Wellington, is the guest ol Mrs. \V. Raymond, Tiniaru. Mrs. H. S. Moss, of Hastings, is visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. G. H Scales are Wellington visitors to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Naylor, of Timaru, are visiting Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Tucker are on a visit to Christchurch. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Rabbage (Wellington) are in Christchurch. Miss Kittv Fox-Rogers returned to Hastings last week from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. Evelyn Wright (Wellington) is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hill Fisher, Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. J. Daynes, of Wellington, are among the visitors to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. T. 11. Lowry (Okawa) came to Wellington to meet Miss Lowry, who returned from England ut the end of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Connell, of Christchurch, celebrated their diamond wedding on Wednesday, having been married on February 22, IS6S. All their married life has been spent in Christchurch, and they have lived at their present address for the last 58 years. Mr. O’Connell came out to New Zealand from Galway, West of Ireland, when he was 21. years of age. He first went to the West Coast diggings in 1865, and afterwards settled down in Christchurch, where he met his wife, who was Miss Margaret Moore, daughter of Mr. John Moore, of Queen’s County, Ireland. They were married in the Pro-Cathedral by the Rev. Father Chategnier, S.M. At that time Mr. O’Connell was 25. Mr. and Mrs. O’Connell had eight children, five sons and three daughters. Two of the sons weer killed at the front. The eldest is Father John O’Connell, S.M., Mr. Teter O’Connell is associated with the firm of A. J. White, Ltd., and Mr. D. O’Connell with J. Meagher and Co. Two of the daughters are married. Mrs. H. Abbott went down from I’ahautanui for the wedding anniversary. The other married daughter is Mrs. Hugh Morrison, of Richmond. The third daughter is-at home with her parents. There are 19 grandchildren and two great-grand-children.

The selection of the design by Miss Elizabeth Scott out of over severity competing for the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon, is another example of the success of women in fields traditionally beyond their province (an exchange states). Architecture, with its combination of aesthetic and practical demands, its mathematical technique and its modern alliance with engineering apparently combines all those features winch are supposed to present particular difficulties to women; but the admirable plan designed by Miss Scott shows not only a sense of architectural but of theatrical fitness. The committee deserves congratulation for its selection. and Miss Scott deserves the gratitude of other women for breaking down yet another tradition of incompetence. Another precedent has also been created bv the appointment of Miss Dorothy Wilson to be assistant minister to the Congregational Church at Carrs Lane, Birmingham. In 1924 Miss Wilson left. West Hill College for Mansfield College, Oxford, where she read theology, taking in 1926 her theological diploma with distinction. She won her B.Litt. with a thesis on “Religion and Child Psychology,” and her appointment by the Congregational Church will probably make it easier in the future for women to gain their proper place in the ministries of other denominations.

The marriage was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Levin, recently, of Mabel Eunice, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parsons, of Levin, to Redvers George Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Haynies, of Wellington, by the Rev. J. D. McArthur. Mrs. E. E. Upton was at the organ. The church was decorated by friends of the bride for the occasion. The bride, who entered the church on the arm .of her father, wore a frock of ivory georgette, with a knife-pleated skirt trimmed with cream silk lace, while her veil was held in place with a crown of cream pearls and orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern. Miss Emma Parsons, sister of the bride, and Miss Gladys Cheetham, of Kauwhata, Palmerston North, who acted as bridesmaid, wore frocks of Biskra and french blue crepe antoinette trimmed with silk lace respectively, and crinoline straw hats, with shower bouquets to blend. Mr. W. J. Look and Mr. R. W. F. Balchin, both of Wellington, filled the positions of best man and groomsman. The mother of the bride wore black crepe de chine, while the frock of the bridegroom’s mother was of blue crepe de chine. Both carried bouquets. Afterwards the reception was held at the home of the bride, during which musical items were given by Miss F. Haynies and Mrs. Upton Mr. and Mrs. Haynies left later for the south, the bride wearing an almond green costume and a golden fox fur, a present from the bridegroom.

SAND-BUILDING COMPETITION

On the Island Bay beach on Saturday a number of boys and girls were engaged in constructing castles, warships, parks, mountains, and tunnels, the occasion being a sand-building competition organised by the Wellington South Church of Christ Sunday School under the leadership of Pastor N. R Ilibburt. The promoters value it as an effort in character building Amongst the outstanding designs were models of the Pencarrow lighthouse, Rock of Gibralter, Ngarulioe in action, and a roadside scene. The judges, Messrs A H Eaton and G. Dav, awarded the first prize of £2 to Leslie Dennis,; second £ls. 5d., to Herbert Wood; and third, 155., to Neville and Cyril Brown

GARDEN PARTIES TWO PLEASANT GATHERINGS. The remarkably fine warm summer lias made everyone keep outdoors as much as possible, and quite a number of garden parties have been held. On Saturday there were two, and although the weather had not promised very well earlier in the day, the afternoon could not have been more delightful. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney kirkcaldie entertained a number of friends at their beautiful home at Karori, and the guests iouiid much to interest them in the garden, where the plentiful supply ot water, forming a miniature pond and swimming pool, ensures that the plants receive plenty of the precious liquid. The green lawns, winding paths, and everywhere masses of flowers, wree most attractive. The greenhouses were much visited, especially the begonia house, where there is a wonderful collection of these flowers, including a plant seeded at Karori and now named “Joe Kirkcaldie,” after the daughter of the host and hostess. Afternoon tea was served in the diningroom and bil-liard-room, and in a marquee on the lawn, and delicious ices and grapes from the greenhouses were much enjoyed. Some of the younger people played tennis, but most of the guests were content to stroll about the grounds and converse, while enjoying tile strains of an orchestra stationed in the drawingroom. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkcaldie received their guests on the verandah, Mrs. Kirkcaldie wearing Mediterranean blue georgette over cream lace, and a blue felt 'bat of the same tone, with velvet flowers. Among the guests were: Mrs. Kirkcaldie, senior, Mrs. Taylor, .Mrs. Rattray, Mrs. Finch, Mrs. Macar-thy-Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Ainos, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge, Mr. and Mrs. S. Harcourt, Mrs. A. Cooper and Miss Cooper, Miss Skerrett, Mrs. D. C. Peacock, Mrs. Mirams, Miss Hall, Mrs. Clay, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nathan, Miss McGregor, Mrs. and the Misses Whyte. Mrs. T. Young gave a large garden party on the same afternoon at her home in Grant Road. The guests had the whole garden to stroll ill, and admire flic flowers, which are in great profusion. Many gathered on the wide lawn, where the strains of an orchestra stationed indoors mingled not too loudly with the conversation. Afternoon tea was served indoors, and those who desired could rest in the comfortable rooms. A large blue and white striped marquee near the lawn served also as tearoom, and here ices, fruit salad, and other delicacies were served, while another marquee near the front of the house was also in requisition. A great attraction was a small tent where teacups were read, and the occupant was besieged all the afternoon. Mrs. Young received her guests near the entrance. She wore a gown of navy blue georgette, the finely-pleated front banded in deep mauve and green, and a navy blue crinoline hat with touches of the same colours. The many bright frocks of the guests against Hie background of dark green foliage made a very gay and animated scene. A very kind thought of the hostess was that Miss Stafford, whose health precludes her largely from taking part in such gatherings, was present, and was able to chat with many friends while reclining in a garden seat. Among the guests present were: Mrs. Sprott, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. C. 11. Izard, Mrs. and Miss Dyer, Mrs. Tolhurst, Mrs. C. O’Connor, Miss M. Brunton, Mrs. and Miss Corliss, Mrs. Christie, the Misses Haise, Mrs. P. \V Kane, Miss Katie, Mrs. and Miss Grant, Mrs. D’Ovlev, Mrs. Gear, Mrs. and Miss Wylie, Mrs. Stafford and Miss E. Stafford, Mrs Jackson, Mrs. Buckleton, Mrs. CTavton, Lady Hosking, Dr. S. Chapman, Mrs. H. Nathan, Mrs. Gillon, Mrs. F. Ward, Mrs. A. Gray, Mrs. A. Johnson, the Misses Seed, Mrs. A. H. Miles, Miss Miles, Miss Handyside, Mrs. F Samuel, Mrs. Mac Ewan, Mrs. Arthur Young, Mrs. O. Beere, Mrs. Mirams, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. and Miss Stewart, Mrs. Ewen, Miss Sutton, Airs. Firth, Mrs. G. Pearce. Many of the guests attended both functions during the afternoon. BACK TO THE BLOUSE After a superfluity of junipers, cardigans, waistcoats, and substitutes of all kinds, the real blouse has returned to favour once more (says a correspondent in the “Glasgow Weekly”). For morning wear plain shirts of linen made on tailored lines are worn tucked into the skirt. Sometimes these are the genuine masculine article purchased at a man’s shop. All colours are worn in these linen shirts, but a warm apricot and a soft blue are most fashionable. Detachable collars and a man’s tie go with them. Less severe but still destined for wear with the tailleur are shirts of silk and heavy crepe trimmed with tucks. These last are a feature of the season’s blouse, and are arranged in. all sorts of unorthodox ways, diagonally, on the sleeves in circles, and so on. Some very fresh and cool morning shirts are made in white organdie and in pique. The new pique is soft and stipple as silk, but keeps its characteristic crispness. The pique shirts are sometimes worn with a black ribbon fob. Afore elaborate blouses have their place also in the scheme of things Blouses of fine net are an old fashion recently revived. Charmingly finished with lace ruffles they have a very feminine air. Alany blouses follow the waistcoat line, and fasten either diagonally or with four paste buttons in front. Sleeveless blouses are in high favour for wear either with a coat for greater coolness or under a sleeveless cardigan. The blouse is sometimes carried out in one tone, and the coat in stripes repeating the shade. 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Mrs. H Albertson, who has been spending a short holiday in Wellington witli Mrs. J. W. Carr’ of Thompson Street, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs. Cohen, of Melbourne, and her daughter, Mrs. Levy, are touring New Zealand, and are at present in Wellington. Miss Sylvia Warner, late probationer at the Wadestown and Wellington South schools, left on February 18 for Auckland to enter the Teachers’ Training College and the Elam School of Art.

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