FOR WOMEN FOLK.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 July 1915, Page 6

FOR WOMEN FOLK.

" BY EILEEN."

'' Eileen '' will be glad to receive items of interest and J value to women for publication or reference in this column. j

MEW PLYMOUTH SOCIAL NEWS .Mrs. \Y. :,I;ick!»v.- (Auckland! is at present in New Plymouth oh account of her sister's (Mrs. K. (Jilmour'sJ health. .Mrs. S. A. Robinson, of Mokau, is on ;>. short visit to Wellington. Mr. anil Mr.?. Stringer, who have been on a short visit to >.'ew Plymouth, have returned to Hawera. * * # IMrs. Bothnmlcy, wlio has been on a visit to Xew .Plymouth, has returned to Wellington, aeioiiiiinnied Ik Airs. W. H. 'Moves. Mrs. .J. C.'cni:. who has been oi\ a visit to Wnnganui an 1 Wellington, retimio bv the maii train to-night. IMrs. ('. H. Weston, who is the guest of \icr si>ter, Mrs. W. We ton, returns to Wellington on Monday. Mrs. U. 11. Outfield, who lias heen the guest of her mother. Mrs. Stevens, Palmerston North, has returned. Mrs. C. K. Corfe is the guest of Mrs. Frank Maekay. Midhirst. Mrs. Wellcr, who has been visiting; iier mother, MYo. Hall, has returned to Wauganui. ■Mrs. T. U. Gill, of Wellington, is holi-day-making in -Sew Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. (taiwitli are spending a few days in New Plymouth. Mrs. H. 11. l.'.ogers, wdio, with her family, have u'SHk'U in Juglewood for some years, has left to take up her residence

in Auckland. -Miss Kita Kssc accompanies 'her. Mrs. diootli, who lias been' on a visit to Now Plymouth, lias returned to Patea. 'Mesdanics James anil Morant Bayly, both of .Stratford, who have been visiting friends in New Plymouth, have returned.

■Mrs. Leo Horrocks and Miss Until Il'orlocks (Auckland), who 'have been the quests of Mrs. Quilliam (the former's mother) returned to I'eildhig by this morning's mail train. .Mrs. and Miss Grcenwod (Wanganui) are on a visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. Dodson (Blenheim) is the guest of her sisier, Mrs. Jas. Clarke. Mrs. Walter Uawson, who is the guest of Mrs. Frank Blundell, returns to Wellington- by this morning's mail train. Tin' engagement is announced of Miss Winifred Kussell Baker (late of Xew Plymouth, now of Heme Bay Auckland) to Mr. K. Cadnett (Bay of Plenty). Mr. Fred Cloudie (late of Messrs Surgood Sons and Kwen, New Plymouth) was married to Miss Lily Kisslmg, of Auckland, recently.

Bridge.—.Mrs. Frank Bhindoll gave u very pleasant bridge party in honor of her guest, Mrs. Walter Kuwson. Mrs. •las. Wilson was the recipient of the first prize. Amongst those present were: Mesdames H. Baily, Paul, Matthews, Xewton King, H. Russell, Jas. Wilson, K. Blundell, Hutchen, Stacker, and Miss C. Hanierton.

Bridge Party.—Last Thursday evening ;i bridge party was organised by Mrs. Hugh Baily in aid of sending hampers I-' "<mr U >.-■•' at the rr...;i jhe ]ir •?< were won by Miss Kuwson first, and Miss Jean Maekay mystery. Among those present were: Mesdames Hugh Baily, R. A. (Iray, i\. Frascr, Hutchen, W. Kawson (Wellington), F. Blundcll, Paul. Matthews, Jas. Wilson, K. K. Bluuilill, Les. Webster, Hitching (Levin), Dlacklcy, Howley, Dodgshun, Simpson. Hirst, Courtenay, Addcnbrooke, Xewton King, Hill, Stocker, Medley, Heard, Percy Webster, Mises Brown, Maekay, Testar, Read, Wood. lied Cross Tea.—Last Monday Mrs. Carver gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea in aid of the hospital ship, at which were sold bunches of daintily made silk loses, in all shapes and various lines. There was also a competition held, which was won by Mrs. D. K, Morrison. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Carver, saxe-blue costume, trimmed <vitU Oriental embroideries; Mrs. Bewley, black coat and skirt, white feather boa and hat with lancer iplumes; Miss 'Bewley, navy coat and skirt, black velvet hat; Airs. JJ, K. Morrison, dark navy costume, faced with black, hlack hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs. Blundcll, black ami white costume, black hut with pink roses; TiTiss 'Blundcll, striped costume, pretty rose-pink hat; Mrs. Chancy, senr., murine colored costume, ecru-colored hat with pink roses; Mrs. Collins, dark navy coat and skirt, black liat with lancer plume; .Mrs. K. Ccorgc, saxe-blue costume, black velvet hat with lancer plume: iMis. lialhani, navy coat and skirt, biack hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs. I'fim, dark grey costume, rose-pink hat with shaded lancer plume; Mrs". Bi/tliamley (Wellington), very smart navy costume, with' black fox furs, and black vclevt hat: Mrs. Mc-Quaile. navy costume, black hat, lightened •with pale pink roses; Mrs. Burgess, saxe-blue costume, hat to correspond; Mrs. Baker, black and -white striped costume, bonnet to correspond; 'Miss liaker, golden-brown costume, hat to match; !Mrs. Moyes, dark grey coat and skirt, black velvet hat; Mrs. Johns, saxe-blue costume, trimmed with Oriental embroideries, black velvet hat; \|ss K. Bayley, dark navy costume, faced with black, black velour hat; Mrs. Sturtcvant, dove grey coat and skirt, black lint with lancer plume: Miss V. Sturtcvant, fawn costume, Mack vclevt hat; Mrs. B. Outfield, navy coat and skirt, black hat; 'Mrs. L. ■B. Webster, pretty purple costume, hat to correspond; Mrs. Kebhell, mole-color-ed costume, smart (felt hat en suite; 'Mrs. Hill, navy costume, black feathered hat: Mrs. If. Mocker, navy coat and skirt, pretty white hat; Miss C. LVnn, navy coat and skirt, black velvet hat. theatre—Last Thursday the Stratford Operatic iSociety visited Xew 'Plymouth and gave a performance of "Merrie England" in the Theatre Royal, tout owing to the inclemency of the weather they were only supported by a half-filled house, although the proceeds were in aid of our wounded soldiers. WEDDING BELLS. '

A <|ii'et but interesting wedding took

15, when Beatrice, daughter of Mr. J. J. ■p.nuktick. of the Wairarapa.. was married to .Mr. <leorge Allardice, of J'uniho. The cereaionv was performed br the liev. liavn, o'f Juglewood. The 'bride, who was given away, in the unavoidable absence of her father, by Mr. A. K. Harding, of Puniho, wore a navy tailored military costume, with hat en suite. She was attended by little Hetty Hawkins, niece of the bridegroom, w'nu wore a white muslin frock and sash of pale blue. Mr. Jack Harding acted as best man. The'bridegroom', present.to the bride was a handsome gold baiig'e, and to the 'bridesmaid a necklace of pearls. Tlie bride's present to the bridegroom was a dressing ease. After afternoon tea had been partaken of the happy couple left for Hawera, en route to Hawke's liny and the Wairarapa.

On the 21st inst., at the Methodist Cliurih. Opunake, the wedding was solemnised of Aliss Cook, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. I'. Cook, Oaonui, and Air. If. (!. Silley, eldest son of Air. and Mrs. (Silley, of Awatuna. The Kev. Tinsley oOiciated. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked winsome in an ivory satin gown, trimmed with guipure lace and folded belt, and tlic customary veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Alisses E. Cook (sister of the bride) and D. .Silley (sister of the bridegroom). They wore white silk with overdress of ninon, and white embroidered hats to match. The bridegroom was attended by .Messrs I". J. Young (best man) and If. Cook (groomsman). A reception'was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents. Air. and Mrs. Silley left by motor for New en route for Auckland, where the honeymoon wiil he spent. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue costume, with black fox furs (the gift of the bridegroom) and black velvet hat to match. The great number of presents, including cheques, testified to the popularity of the young couple.

At the Kltbam Presbyterian t'liui'c'i last week the wedding took place of Air. W. Alortlock. eldest son of Airs. 'Mortloek. of Te Roti, to Aliss Leila Beatrice Louisa Perrv, eldest diiugiir -r of Air. and Airs. Thomas rerrv, of Alangato'ki.