WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 225, 28 January 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Conducted by "Eileen"). SOCIAL NEWS ■NEW PLYMOUTH. Last Tuesday evening we were nil invited by Dr. and Mrs. Leathern to visit .St. Mary's Hall to witness a dramatical sketch of scenes taken from the "Scarlet Pimpernel" by the pupils of Miss Babcr, Wellington. Not only did they act it but they drew and arranged the parts from the book itself | with no one to guide them (not that they needed one), and used their owu| clever brains in the stage-managing of it. One can hardly realise how they posi-1 tively could have done it. There were four scenes, and one could easily connect them after reading the hook. The parts were taken as follows: —Miss Lesbia Wil-

son (chief promoter), Scarlet Pimpernel,l who acted with wonderful natural force I and character; Miss Constance Leatnam as Cliauvelin, simply surpassed herself,] her whole soul being in her acting; Missl Joyce Munro made a splendid Lord An-1 tony, her enunciation being very clear; Miss K'eitlm Leatham had a double part, iirst as Susamie (Countess de Tourney's daughter), then as "Brogard," the latter part being exceptionally ifunny; Miss

Mabel Evans looked regal as Countess de Tournay, and Miss Bertha Matthews made a.sweet Lady Blakeney, The second part of the programme took the form of a concert. The hostess was robed in a pretty rose-pink crepe, piped with black and relieved with cream lace; Miss Leathern, eiel blue satin charmeuse, with front panel and berthe of silver sequinned net; Miss Matthews, cream silk chiffon fichu, relieved with one pale pink I rose; Mrs. Collins, black satin, silver sequinncd scarf; Miss Arden, white silk; Miss Humphries, black silk, with cream lace yoke, finished with jet passementerie; Miss K. Humphries, cream lace blouse, black silk skirt; Miss S. Thump* son, cream silk; Miss G. Kyngdon, white muslin; Miss K. Hamerton, pale blue silk blouse, black silk skirt; Misses Bedford ("2), cream silk; Miss'B. Evans, cream silk, with lace blouse, relieved with pale pink roses; Miss F. Evans, pretty pale pink striped muslin, with Maltese lace berthe and sleeves; Mrs. Glasgow; Mi.ss Glasgow, white muslin; Mrs. Bewley, Miss Bewley; Miss Brown, black silk; Misses Campbell, Harris, Turner, McAllum; Mrs. Evans, rich heliotrope and black brocade; Miss Jackson, crimson velvet, cream lace yoke; Misses Mills (2), white muslin; Mrs. W. Skinner; Miss Skinner, black net over glace, relieved with emerald green; Miss L. Skinner, cream silk, pale pink rose relieving decollettige; Mrs. Penu, cream silk; Miss E. Penn, pale ulue muslin; Miss W. Webster, cream voile, with tucked silk and lace blouse; Miss Blundell, white muslin; Miss A. Wilson, grey figured muslin, cream tucked silk yoke, finished with black silk guimpe; Miss S. Fitzherbcrt, crimson velvet, real lace berthe; Mrs.

Paton, cream; Miss Testar, Misses Kay (2), white. Lord Islington's visit.—Last Thursday New Plymouth was en fete, it being the occasion of his Excellency's visit to our town. He was accompanied by Captain Shannon, A.D.C. During his short stay his Excellency's time was fully occupied. In the morning he visited the oil well at Moturoa, accompanied by Captain Shannon, his Worship the Mayor (Mr. G. Tisch) and Mr. H. Okey, M.P. Later the vice-regal party was driven to Marsland Hill, where the ceremony of the unveiling of the memorial fountain in honor of the troops who fell in the South African war was performed by his, Excellency. At the invitation of his Worship the Mayor a number of citizens were entertained at luncheon at the White Hart Hotel. His Excellency occupied the seat of honor, and Colonel Ellis was seated on the left. In the afternoon a huge garden party was held in Pukekura Park, at which Lord Islington was presented with an illuminated address by the Mayor on behalf of the citizens. Never has the Sports Ground looked better. The terraces (an arena-like effect) were massed with people ever on the move, the many colors of the female sex's costumes flashing in the brilliant sunshine, flanked by the scarlet coats of the military and the uniforms of the cadets and scouts. Amongst those present were— Mrs. J. Noble (Hamilton), pale greyl figured muslin, trimmed with black silk guimpe, pretty black feathered hat. Miss u3. Evans, black and white embroidered muslin, black hat, lined with heliotrope and trimmed with black leathers.

I Miss F. Evans, white muslin, cream hat, wreathed with pale pink roses,; Mrs. Home, biscuit linen coat and skirt, -black hat. Mrs. Hall, sage green costume, cream lace vest and undersleeves, black toque. Mrs. Mackay, dove grey costume, bonnet en suite. Miss Mackay, white muslin, black hat. Miss 0. IMackay, prunelle-colored linen coat and skirt, hat wreathed with white anemonies. Miss Bayley, dark green linen, green and black hat. Mrs. R. George, golden brown costume, brown chip hat, lined with black and trimmed with pink roses. Mrs. Claude Weston, light prunellei colored costume, hat to correspond. I Mrs. Freeth, brown linen costume, hat en suite. | Mrs. S. Cottier, white muslin, black lint. Miss Dempsey, white muslin, burnt straw hat, swathed with green. Miss X. Dempsey, white linen, black hat, with pale blue roses. Mrs. Syme (Eltbam), cream costume, pretty vieux rose hat, lined with black and trimmed with roses. Mrs. iS. Shaw, heliotrope costume, black feathered hat. Mrs. Devenish, black. Miss Devenish, white; black hat. Mrs. Roy, grey silk bat, trimmed with heliotrope. Mrs. Ha mm, white muslin; black hat. Miss X. Hanna, pale blue striped voile, relieved with black hat, trimmed with' shaded roses. I iliss Ahurue, white embroidered muslin; burnt straw hat, with large black! silk bow and pink roses. Miss J. Curtis, sage green costume;' black hat. Miss Corkill, navy blue costume, white' crinoline straw hat, trimmed with black velvet and pale pink roses. j Mrs. Chancy, biscuit colored costume;

pale blue hat. Mrs. Kenipthome, sea green costume; cornflower blue hat. Mrs. Teed, pale blue Paisley costume, trimmed with narrow braids of black velvet ribbon; black hat. Mrs. C. Bayly, pretty saxe blue taf-, fetas, with cream silk fringe, and deep band of rich cream insertion on skirt; black hat, with large white lace bows. 'Mrs.Sturlevant, biscuit colored linen; green hat wreathed with blue roses. Miss Sturtevant, white muslin hat, trimmed with green. I Miss W. Cutton, lettuce green linen; I green hat lined with Mack. I Mrs. Cutfiehl, black costume. Miss M. Ambury, white muslin: white hat, swathed with pale blue tulle. Mrs. T. C. List, green costume, with hat to match. Mrs. C. M. Hill, white all over cloak; dress and hat to correspond. Mrs. Martin, heliotrope chrystalline; black hat. Mrs. IT. Eookes, biscuit colored costume; cream hat, with pale pink roses. Mi.ss Munro, white linen; moss green chip hat, swathed with pink roses. Miss Cottrell, white costume; black hat. lined with salmon pink. . ' '■■ Ahicr, black and white costume;

bh. : !; t. > !-. .'.Ornell, pretty prunelle colored costume, faced and braided with black; black and white hat. iMiss McKellar, black. _ Miss McKellar, .sage green chrystalline; black hat. Miss Wilson, pretty heliotrope costume; black hat. Miss Percy-Smith, cream costume; pale blue hat. Miss Stephenson, brown and green striped costume, faced with green; black and white hat. Miss Blundell, brown and white striped costume; hat trimmed with green velvet and pink roses. | Mrs. Dwlgshun, heliotrope costume, faced with black burnt straw hat, trimmed with bow of black velvet. Miss Wade, green and white costume, cream lace yoke; black hat with feathers. Miss Arden, white muslin; hat with pale pink. Miss K. McAllum, green. Miss J. Hempton, white muslin. Mrs. N. King, green linen costume; black hat. 1 Mrs. Johns, saxe blue costume; hat en suite. Mrs. C. Teuton (Wellington), pretty pale reseda; green chrystalline hat to correspond. Mrs. Pascoe, dark sage blue coat and skirt; toque en suite. Miss Pridham, white embroidered muslin; white hat, with creamy pink roses. Mrs. Haworth, pretty heliotrope eolienne, cream lace yoke; green hat. PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss Brewster has returned after her pleasant trip to Blenheim and Wellington, where she attended the tennis tournament. Miss S. Capel has returned after her most enjoyable trip to Hastings, where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Beamish.

Miss Stephens, who has been the guest of Mrs. Cutficld, has returned to Palmerston. Mrs. J. Noble (Hamilton) is the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. Bayly, New Plymouth. Mr. H. Davy left last Thursday for Wellington. Miss Cottrell, who is the guest of Mrs. Munro, leaves' on Tuesday for her home in Christehurch. Mrs. Tomlinson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Turnbull, leaves for her home in Nelson the early part of next week. Mrs. and Miss W. Bayly, who have [been away from New Plymouth for some months, returned to New Plymouth last week. Mesdames 0. Samuel and Brewster have gone for a trip to Rotorua. Mr. G. Stokes, who has recently taken up land at Drury, is expected to return to New Plymouth on Monday by the s.s. Rarawa on the occasion of his marriage, [which is to he celebrated shortly. Misses Glenn, Hawera, have just recently paid New Plymouth a short visit. | Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Schnackenberg, who I have been in New Plymouth for over four years, are about to take their departure for their old home, Auckland. They leave in about a fortnight's time for Rotorua for a short holiday, before settling down again. Both of them have .identified themselves with numerous lo[Cal interests, and their departure will be regretted by a large circle of friends. I Dr. Walker and Mrs. Walker and family leave Wellington on the 23rd prox. for London.

STRATFORD. On Thursday afternoon a very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Roman Catholic Church, the contracting parties being Miss Georgina Kirkwood, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Kirkwood, of Stratford, and Mr. A. Coleman, youngest son of Major Coleman, of Now Plymouth. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Tracer. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. W. P. Kirkwood, looked very sweet, gowned in a lovely frock of white satin eliarmeusc, the yoke of the bodies being white tucked chiffon, mounted on silver tissue. The sleeves were made entirely of rich Limerick lace. The skirt had a semi train, which hung in graceful folds; the front panels we're finished with rich embroidery and silk fringe. She added the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet, wii.,.i completed a charming toilet. Miss Agnes Kirkwood, who was the only bridesmaid, was charmingly gowned in a frock of white chrystalline over glace; largo hat of amethyst straw, wreathed with violets. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and sweet peas. As the happy couple left the church, the Wedding March was played by Mr, Ilewcs. Subsequently a reception was held at the County Hotel, the guests being received by Mrs. A. Kirkwood, who was gowned in rich black silk, relieved with cream Maltese lace. | Mr. and Mrs. Coleman left by the afternoon train for Wanganui, en route for Rotorua, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Mrs. Uniaeke and family, who have been spending a short holiday at New Plymouth, have returned to Stratford. A great number were present at the swimming baths yesterday afternoon to witness the swimming exhibition given by Professor Olds and his two children.