WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 265, 18 March 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Conducted by "Eileen"). SOCIAL NEWS. NEW PLYMOUTH. Theatre—Last Monday evening in this Theatre Rival "The Third. Degree" was performed by J. C. Williamson's Co, Miss Katharine Grey taking the lead, and not too much praise can ever endow it, the acting being simply superb. The tragic and emotional parts were so realistic that actual tears were shed by Miss Grey, so tensely did she feel the situations. Amongst the audience I noticed Mrs. 11. Thompson (Inglewood), who wore emerald green velvet, with real lace berthe; Miss Dempsey,. cream lace blouse, silk tail'eta skirt; Miss N. Dempsey, pretty white muslin; Miss Shuttleworth, black lace over white silk; Miss Bedford, black taffeta, relieved with emerald green; Miss D. Bedford, cream cashmere de soie; Miss Standish, white muslin, insertion threaded with black bebe ribbon; Miss W. George, cream silk; Mrs. P. Robertson (nee Miss Webster), cream silk, pretty pale blue opera coat; Miss Colson, white muslin; Mrs. Claude Weston, black silk; Miss G. Morey, white muslin, pale blue opera coat; Miss B. Rennell, pale pink floral silk, finished with cream lace; Mrs. Quilliam, brown chiffon taffeta; Mrs. Street, black silk; Miss Grant, dainty white lace insertioned silk; Miss 0. Mackay, Miss E. Bayley, Miss V. Kirkby, Mrs. Johns, Miss Brewster; Miss Baker, blaek and white silk, coral necklet; Nurse Hood, pretty pale pink silk; Mrs Walter Bayley, sage-green silk, relieved with cream lace; Mrs. Cruicksl.sink, Miss I. Taylor; Mrs. Herd, cream la.'e robe; Miss Testar, black and white striped silk; Mrs. J. Smith, very pretty robe of fawn chiffon over rose-pink silk foundation; Mrs. Bradbury, black charmeusej Miss Bradbury, soft white muslin; Miss Morey, cream lace robe; Miss M. Morey, pale blue and white striped silk; Mrs. C. Webster, black silk skirt, dainty silk blouse, handsome Oriental scarf; Miss Blundell, white muslin; Mrs. Stacey Griffiths, soft white muslin; Mrs" B. Griffths, dainty white muslin;. Mrs. Penn, vieux rose crepe de chine; Miss Penn, pale blue silk; Mrs. Budge. (Stratford), rich cream lace gown; Miss Bayley, handsome black and white robe; Mrs. Holbrook (Palmcrston), black silk, relieved with white; Mrs. W. Newman, brown and cream striped silk; Mrs. S. Cottier, black voile, lace trimmings; Mrs. Veale, black silk; Mrs. Paul, handsome black and gold evening gown; Miss Cunningham; Mrs. Kellow, black silk; Misses Webster (2), Miss K. Watstm.

Picnic—A most enjoyable picnic (hen convention) was held at the "Meeting of the Waters" yesterday afternoon, organised by Misses Carrie Bayley and Sybil fliomson. There were about thirtv-nine in number, and two brakes drove "them to the destination. Between the allotted time of tea and starting for home, a competition was indulged in (a properlywritten one on cards), and after a draw with Miss Loris Fitzherbert, Mrs. FrankWilson received the first prize, Miss Leila Webster being awarded the consolation honors. Amongst those present wereMrs. F. Wilson, Misses C. Bayley, S. Thomson, L. Thomson, F. and M. Evans F. Bedford, Standish, Simpson (2),' Leatham, Atkinson, C. Hunter, Wilson, McKellar, C. Hamerton, Fookes (2) M Robinson E. Gray, B. Mathews M. Roy' W. George, Wade, D. Whitcombe, X Dempsey, G. Kyngdon, O. Mackay, L. Fitzherbert, Webster (2), V. Kirkby 1 Chilman, Blundell, I. Kirkby, G. Shaw. PERSONAL ITEMS. Dr. and Mrs. Barr (Nelson) are shortly to be the guests of Mrs. Collins. Mrs. G. Proud is on a short visit to New Plymouth, but intends returning home to Bombay (Auckland) on Monday. She will be accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Arthur Hempton (Whangarei) is visiting her mother, Mrs. William Bayly. Mrs. Quilliam has returned after a pleasant trip to Feilding, where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Leo. Horrocks. Miss N. Hanna leaves on Monday for a three months' trip to Auckland. The friends of Mrs. Halcombe, of Urenui, who has been laid up at a private hospital at New Plymouth f»r some time, will be pleased to learn that' she is making satisfactory progress to-1 wards recovery.

NEW ZEALAND LADY'S FEAT. The following paragraph appeared in the Pall Mall Gazette (London) under date of January 30, being a telegram from Grindelwald (Switzerland):—"The most difficult, and, possible, the most dangerous, ascent accomplished this winter season in the Alps was that of the Great Schreckhorn, which was climbed by Miss Constance A. Barnieoa.t, the Swiss correspondent of a leading London daily journal. She was accompanied by Fritz Amatter and Rudolf Burgener, two of the best-known Grindelwald guides, who have done more mountaineering than any other guides. Miss Barniooat was away altogether for three days and two nights. The party left Grimlelwald on Friday last, at 7 a.m.. and it took them ten hours to reach the new Schwarzegg hut, at the height of nearly 0000 feet. The snow on the way to the hut was deep and powdery and the party had to plough through 'it with snow-rackets. The Lower Grindelwald Glacier, which has to be traversed in winter, had not any dangerous crevasses, but the party had to safeguard against avalanches. The new Schwarzogg hut- which was opened only last summer, is very comfortable, and' as it was well provided with wood the guides were able to cook and provide hot soup and other mountain delicacies. The party left the hut on Saturday mornin" about half-past four. The great Couloir I was attacked without difficulty, but some of the rocks encountered were iced over. The summit was reached at a quarterpast two in the afternoon. The cold was intense. The party did not return to the hut till late on Saturday night, fairly fatigued, as the snow on the descent was very soft. This afternoon Miss BarMicoat anil the two guides' returned to 1 Grindelwald. During the last few days I several other ascents have been made! from here, but this is the most darin" attempted.'' Miss Baruicoat is a New' '/.fa lander.

THE UNFIT. A drastic measure to prevent the marriage of the unfit is before the Legislature of Colorado, U.S.A. It has the support of members of the General Assembly. It provides that candidates for marriage must submit to physical and medical tests. It denies the right of marriage to persons afflicted with tuberculosis or other constitutional communicable diseases. Confirmed drunkards and (ism of drugs are also barred; so are people engaged in infamous callings. The Bill also proposes to prohibit the marriage of white people with Orientals. The same restriction is the subject of legislation submitted in the States of Washington and Nevada. California and some other Western States already prohibit Euro-Asian marriages.