NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10610, 8 June 1920, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. ] Miss March, who is now matron of tlio Do:illsnk Y.M.C.A. Hostel, was the recipient of a presentation from tire patients at AVaipukurau Hospital, beloro leaving that institution, where she was in charge of the Y.M.C.A. rooms. Major Short, O.C. of the hospital, presided at the gathering, and spoke of the excellent work done hv Miss A 1 arch for the soldi-us there. He then handed her the following gifts:—Two silver vases, a copper rose bowl, rind an oval basket made in the soldiers’ workshop. One patient is also making a leather photo holder as part of the presentation.- •

Miss E/thelwyn, who has been visiting Palmerston North, returned to Wellington yesterday. A wedding of considerable interest waa celebrated at.Oka.to, Taranaki, on Tuesday last, -tho ’’contracting parties being Sir Cecil Valentino Guy, a returned sob dior, of Foilding, and Miss Mary Pearce, third daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pearce, of Okato. Owing to Mr Guy still suffering from the effects of shell rhock. the wedding was private, only relatives of tho parties being present, at tho' residence of the bride's parents. The Rov. C Aker, assisted hv the Rev. C. Strand, officiated. The bride van given away by her father, while Alisa Hilda Pearce, sister of the bride, acted us bridesmaid.

A quiet and pretty wedding vas solemnised in St. Mary's Church on Wednesday morning last, when Miss Effio Tlpladv, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Tiplady, of ' New Plymouth, and Mr Mathew Lithgow, of Glasgow, Scotland, wore married by Archdeacon Evans.

A meeting of the Mothers' Help Division, Women’s National Reserve, was held last week. Mrs J. Darling presided, and there were present—Mesdaiues Coleridge. Bayfield, Bethune, Logan, Dymock, Hall, Haclfield, and Ahearn, hon. secretary. An apology was received from Airs Per. ter. Reports were received of the visiting domestic helpers committee, which show the Increasing need of this woilc, which is becoming more and more sought after. There is room for more of these helpers if they- could? bo secured. Iho matron of the rest room in Courtenay place, also reported a very busy month. Thanks were expressed to Airs Etiton for tho gift of a picture for the rooms. Tho matron stated that many people needed clothing for their children, and the wardrobe at the rooms was quite empty. A.u urgent appeal for childrens clothing is made, and if anyone could ring up the rooms these would he called for.

On April sth a wedding of New Zealand interest took place at Westland row, Dublin. .The bridegroom was Dr p. T. O’Farreil, youngest son of tho late Surgeon-General O'Farrell. of Dublin. The bride was Aliss Laura Elcanot Barnes, youngest daughter of the lata Mr and * Airs Barnes, of Christchurch She wore a light grey costume and a pale blue hat. and was given away by her brother. Captain O. G. R. Barnes, of the Royal AVest Kent Regiment Aliss Eileen o’Farrell was the bridesmaid, and Dr MacMaben was tho best man. Tho bride arrive! in England last December, with the intention of taking up nursing but this she did not do. On the completion of their honeymoon, which Is being spent lit Kingstown, Co. Dublin, Dr and Airs O’Farrell will sail for the -Malay Straits. The former will practise bis profession at Alalacca. On Alarch 27th, at the Chapel Royal, Savoy, AYilliam Francois Narbey, Atajor, Wellington Regiment, was married lo Miss Florence Goodman, eldest daughter of the late Mr Charles Goodman, of Tifnaru and Auckland. The bridegroom arrived from New Zealand by the Ruahlne'a few days previously, and the ceremony—a very quiet one—was performed by the nssistant-chaplaiii’kof the Chapel Royal. The bride was •in a travelling costume of navy blue, with hat to match Her furs were an ermine tie and muff. Lieutenant-Colonel W. Pattrick, of Hunstanton (the bride’s uncle) gave her away, and Dr Robert Hope (Wellington) was best man. Tho friends at the church included Mrs Pattrick and Aliss LceteSince Airs Narbey left Wellington ten years ago, 'when she was in practice as a dental surgeon, she has taken her L.D.S. degree of tho Royal College of Surgeons, England, and for some considerable time has had a very successful practice in Wimpole street. Alajor Narbey is the eldest son of Air N W". Narbey, of Akaroa. Tho bride and bridegroom spent their honeymoon at Tunbridge Weil-. and have »returned to London.

The Women’s National Reserve Residential Nursery is advertising -in this issue for a third assistant. Applicants are asked to apply to the matron. Residential Nursery, 137, Owen street, or by 'phono 2-1-076.

The engagement is announced of Aliss Kitty Dalzicll, daughter, of Air and Airs W. Dalzicll, of "Ryefiold,” Upper Plain, to Air Wilfred Free, second son of Air S. L. P. Free. S.AL, and Airs Free, of "Stonycroft," Alasterton, says an exchange. A quiet .but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Mr Henry Jones, third son of Mr and. Airs J. Jones, of Castlecliff, and Miss Grace Cliff, of Auckland. The officiating clergyman was the Rev F. B. Barton.

Air T.hoo Treziso left last week for Sydney, whore he has gone, at tho invitation of the Prince of Wales's officers of the Renown, to produce an entertainraent which they are preparing. Air Trezisc will bo the guest of the Renown officers during his stay in Australia.

A euchre party and dance) promoted by members of tho Rosoneath Fire Brigade, was hold in the Rosoneath. School on Saturday night. Following the cards tourney, supper was provided, after which dancing gave added enjoyment to a successful function. During the evening the chairman (Mr Leo) announced that it was , proposed to hold similar gatherings on tho first Saturday of each month. The euchre prizes were won as follow;—Ladies, Airs Pin nock 1, Aliss Fane 2. Gentlemen. Air Chatwyn 1, Mr F. Harris 2, Consolation, Aliss FiUpot and Air W. Fitzgerald. Mr A. Abel acted as At.C, . A wedding of much interest to Clive and Hastings people took place in St. ■Matthew’s Church, Hastings, on Tuesday, .Tune Ist, when Aliss Winnie Tensen, eldest daughter of Air and Airs Chris. Jenson, of Clive Grange, was united in the bonds of matrimony, to Air Alf. 11. AValkcr, of Patoka.

On Wednesday, Tune 2nd, 1920, at St. Luke’s Church, Havelock North, a quiet wedding was celebrated between Alisa Margaret Cooper, youngest daughter of Mrs Tames Cooper, Havelock 'North, and Mr Edgar Worsnop, a returned soldier, of South Norsewood. Canon Lush office plod.

Aliss Hehuore, of Christchurch, and Aliss Rattray, Dunedin, who have ocen guests at Government House, have returned south.

For tho first time in the history ol Knox Church. Alasterton, women have been elected to the Board of Managers. I't was announced yesterday that -Miss G. U. Haggott and Aliss Lois AlcGregor, of Alasterton, had been elected to seats on the board.

A pretty wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, \Vaipawa, on Wednesday morning, the contracting parties being Aliss Marjorie Watts and Air William Alooreock. The Rev. Canon Butterfield otiiciated at the ceremony, after which the happy couple loft for their future home at Foathorslon. NAVALS CLUB DANCE. ‘Before the outbreak of tho war tho popularity of the dances, organised by the Wellington Naval’s Boating Society, was very great among most who patronised them. During the war all such gatherings dwindled owing to the members responding to the Empire's call. Now tho “boys” have returned home, arid several of them _ responded to the call of the Naval Societp to keep that organisation going by .getting their active service, nienibersliip and other members, aro catering for their lady . friends social evenings and dances during the present season. Last Saturday evening in spite of the bad weather, the Wellington Navals’ Boating Society gave ono of their scries of dances at their olubhouec, and tho response given wns in every respect very good.. Tho ballroom, whicli is above Dio boatshed, was tastefully : decorated with flags of various colours, and the floor utilised for dancing was all, that every dancer could wish for. 'I he members of the committee, composed of Messrs C, A. Hankins (.-ooretarv of the W.N.8.5.). L. S. K. Alunray, W. Coleman, 1). Alouton, B. Abel, S. Oldfield, and B. Piper, are to be congratulated for tho initial success of their efforts to meet with the requirements of tho ballroom enthusiasts, and those, present enjoyed all the latest dances, among these were the • Society Fox Trot, On Leave Fox Trot, Ladbrook. La Rosa, La Paris!enne. Three-step, and Saunter 65. appreciably rendered by Airs C; Alurfltt. Tho supper room, which was on . the ground floor, was well arranged by tho officials Inesponsiblje foir) thie ockGsion; and besides the management, committees were Air G. A. Fiebig, n past secretary of the W.N 8.5., who is to be warmly complimented on his promotion to deputy club captain. A sit-down supper was given and altogether an exceedingly good time was. spent. ; Included nnloug those present wore Airs Kobe, accompanied by Aliss Robe: Airs G. A. Fiebig, Airs Alurray, and the Alisses 'Livermore, Griffiths, Williams, Tandy, Nell, Coley, and Barley. PIONEER CLUB. Aluch regret - wns expressed by members at the Pioneer Club yesterday afternoon, when it become known that Lady Bird wood, who was to tie the guest of the club, was unable, through illness, to attend tho reception. A pretty bouquet of red roses and autumn leaves, which was to have been presented to her, was, at the wisli of members, sen;: to her at her hotel with the hopes of all that she would be able to visit the club later, before her departure from New Zealand, which Lady Birdwood hud expressed a desire to do if possibleMany members .attended during the afternoon, ' and an the absence of the president (Lady Stout), who was confined to the house with a bad cold. Die Mayoress (Mrs T. P. Luke), a vice-pre-sident, acted as hostess. Aliss -A. Kane made the apologies for Lady Birdwood and also for Lady Stout. During the afternoon, some good music was enjoyed, Miss Laurie Anderson played the violin, to tho delight of all present. Miss Price sang, also Airs L. Hyams and Aire J. Robertson, who recently arrived in New Zealand from England, showed herself the possessor of a deep contralto voice. Afternoon tea was handed round by Hie house dommitteo, 'under Airs ,SHarcourt and Aliss Isaacs, and although deprived of its chief pleasure the afternoon proved quite enjoyable. Tho rooms were decorated with * flowers and greenery, some late roses and autumn leaves making an artistic combination.

Among those present were Airs Freyberg, mother of Brigadier General Frevbprg, who was natuiully anxious to meet the wife of General Birdwood; also Lady Findlay, A£rs C. T. Parr, Airs Coatee, Mrs Powlcs, ’AI’SS E. Richardson, Alesdaines J. Barton, Field. T. McKenzie, Wills, F. Willis, S. Myers, Robertson, Dent. S l . Harcourt, McGowan, Robertson, R. W. Gibbs, Clayton, Kane, AlcViUy, Corrigan, Corliss, Wilmot, Alisses Skerictt, Edwin, E. Butts, Isaacs, Newton, Davidson, Rothenberg, etc. CONCERT AT WADESTOWN. Wadestown residents had a’ splendid concert provided for them by Aliss Rene Goyder, at tbe AVadcStown Club room last uiglit, tbe occasion being an effort to raise- funds for St. Luke’s Parish Hall site. There was a large attendance, and >ho result should be 'a (very good ■ one. The audienco too was most enthusiastic, and every performer hud to respond to encores.

The programme opened with an instrumental quartette by , Aliss L. Anderson 1 with the violin. Aliss Turner, flute, Air ) Smallbone. ’cello, and Air Pankhurst at I tho piano. Aliss Anderson gave a violin solo, “Liebcsfrend” (Kreisler), Aliss Tean Turner a flute solo, “fe'chirzo” (Ho(l), and Airs Sinallbono, 'cello solo, “Melodic” (Charpcntier), while Air Pankhurst played many of the accompaniments. Uiss At. Clark sang a couple of pretty little songs, “Heaps of Liokin’s” (R. C. 'Clarke) and “They Say” (Warwick Evans): Mr All wright gave "The Old Black Marc” (Squire) and as an encore the “Exeter Wedding,” in which ho is always delightful. Air H. Phip;.j sang solos and also a duet with .Mr Allwriglit, "Watchman What of tho Night” (Sergeant). Aliss l.ola Stockbridge sang “Destiny" end “Tho Way to Fairyland,” and responded to encores with two charming little songs. Aliss AI. Alackay was unable, to appear, but Aliss 1. Mackay sang a solo,, and also Aliss Newman. Aliss Goyder gave two items, ono the “Waiata Alaori,” of Alfred Hill, being given to an accompaniment by tho Instrumental Quartette, which was rendered with dramatic force. Aliss -lean Turner played a flute obligato to her singing of “Little Alaori Maiden.'’ Air Zanto Wood brought tho concert, to a close with some of his humorous items, which were enthusiastically rbtoived. ■At tho conclusion of tli'o concert the hall was cleared and the younger folk had a danco, supper being served in tho interval. The stage was beautifully decorated by Aliss Goyder with chrysanthemums and ferns.