FOR WOMEN FOLK.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 February 1916, Page 6

FOR WOMEN FOLK.

SOCIAL NEW 0 ,

f BY EILEEN.

" Eileen " vsill be glad t« receive items of interest and

raiue to womea for publication or reference in tkia column.

CUPID. The first ceremony to lie held in the nrw Anglican Chruch at Olmra, took place on February 2, when Mr. Allen Luttrell, eldest son of the Edwin Valentine Luttrell, formerly of Tasmania, and veterinary surgeon at Gisborne, was joined In the bonds of matrimony to Mies Helen Elizabeth, second daughter of Mrs. Loft, by the Rev. H. Smith. The engagement is announced by a London correspondent of Miss Margaret Newland Fletcher (late of Wellington and Christchurch). only daughter of Mrs. Newland Fletcher, to Mr. Cyril Clegg Gregory, third son of Mr. G. Gregory, of Beacon Hall, Newarlc-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. The bridegroom-elect belongs to the Artists' Rifles, and was one of Viscount French's bodyguard at headquarters in France. Officers and men of the Royal Welch Fusiliers formed a guard of honor outside St. Margaret's, Westminster, on December 1, for Mr. Trevor A. Lewis, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, second son of Sir Henry and Lr.dy Lewis, of Belmont,' Bangor, and his bride. M;*s Oarinna A. B O'Neill, dau.ahi.er of Dr. ,T. G. O'Neill of Auckland, New Zealand (states the Queen). The Rev. 0. Gordon performed the ceremony, and Cnpiain R. Lewis attended his brother as beat man. Miss Nora Lewis was the only bridesmaid, her pretty red costume being woru with fox furs, sprigs of red heather in her white bouquet repeating Hie colcr scheme . After the ceremony a reception was held at St. Ermih's Hotel by Mrs. Jerran. the bridegroom's .sister, during which the band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers played in the courtyard. A Tiiv.aru paper announces the engagement of Br. ITutson. medical superintendent of tiie Wangaiiin Hospital, to Miss Myrtle G.-"owa>. ?.' Timai-, The marriage of Mi--* J'""- " ""'c. daughter of the Hon. D. Buddo. to Mr , Thomas W. B. Chapman, of Mount Palm. Culverton, took place on February 2 at Knox Church. Rangiora. when the Rev. Charles Murray, of Sydenham, officiated. The bride's gown was o? white crepe de chine, with which she wore a tulle veil and carried a sheaf of pinkcarnations. Miss Fditli Cunningham, of "Qrui," was the bridesmaid, wearing <\ pink crepe de eliino frock and a black velvet hat. Mr. Harry Chapman was the best man. Mr. T. W. I!. Chanman is joining (.lie Forces, and will "ciitci camp shortly. WEDDING AT OKATO. A quiet wedding was solemnised at the residence of the bride's parents, Okato, on Thursday, February 10. the. contracting parties being Miss Ellen (Nellie), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. It. Aroa, and Mr. W. F.. Poller, of Dannevirke. The ceremony wa- performed by Rev. T. W. Featlievston. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in grey and was attended by her sister, Miss May Aroa, who was dressed in white. Mr. C. Peppercll, con-in of the bride, war, best ; man. After the ceremony, the guests j adjourned to (he. iisil fcr afternoon iea. and the usual toasls were honored. Ti:j young couple left by mater car for New Plymouth, en route for iheir future home at Dannevirke. AN INGLE WOOD WEDDING. A wedding of considerable local interest was solemnised in the Wcsleyan Church on Thursday la»t, the contracting parties being Mr. W. Burn, of Fiji, and Miss Annie.Sutherland, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Sutherland, of New Plymouth. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by the Misses 1., F. and V. Sutherland as bridesmaids. Th t . Rev. Fc.ither-.ton was the. officiating clergyman, and Mr. E. Clough best man. As the party left the church the Wedding March' was played by Miss Alice Cottier. After the breakfast and the usual toasts had been duly honored, the bridal party left by motor, car for New Plymouth, and leave by the boat on Friday' for Sydney, where the honeymoon is to be spent. ,'

PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. Heard has returned from her pleasant trip to Wanganui. » » • Miss V. Bates (Queensland) is the guest of Mrs. A. H. Colville.

Miss E. Douglas i 3 visiting friends in Wanganui.

Miss Jack (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs. F. G. Evans.

Mrs. Stanley Smith has returned from her pleasant trip to Nelson.

Mrs. Knight and Miss Smith, who have been holiday-making in New Plymouth, have returned to Fielding. » * •

Mr. and Mrs. Melvern, before their return to Auckland, paid a short visit to the Mountain House.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Paton, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Perry, and Mrs. Crooke are visiting the Mountain House.

Mrs. W. Thompson, who has heen on a short visit to New rlymouth, has returned to Awakino.

Rev. J. Wilkinson and Mis. Wilkinson (Epsom) are the guests of Mrs. Cutfield, Fitzrov.

Mrs. W. H. Hedwood, who has been visiting Mrs. A. H. Colvile, has returned to Wanganui.

Mrs. P. Pitehard, who has been the guest of her father, Dr. Leatham, has returned to Dannevirke.

The Misses M. and K. Humphries, who have been on a visit to Waverley, have returned.

Mrs. E. F. Blundell, who has been visiting relatives in Tiinaru, has returned.

Miss Doris Roy leaves Wellington on April 20th, by the s.s. Turakina, en route for England" and Scotland.

Mrs. Lawrence, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Collier, left for Wellington this morning. # * # Mrs. Steuart (Melbourne), who lias been visiting New Plymouth, left for Rotorua and Auckkknd last night by the s.s. Rarawa. Miss Monica Lemion left on Friday for a two years' tuition at the Victoria College, Wellington. She was accompanied by Mrs. Lennon and Miss Elinor Lennon.

Afternoon Tea.—Last Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Cutfield gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea at "Matai Moana," the residence or Mr Percy Smith, in honor of Mrs. J. Wilkinson, who is on a visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. Wilkinson wore a white embroidered muslin, with a handsome Spanish lace bolero, gray hat with ostrich feathers. Mrs. Cutfield was in a dove-gray shantung costume, black hat with lancer plumes. Those present were: Mrs. F. G. Kvans, Mr. and Mrs. Kyngdon, Dr. Wade and Miss Wade. Mrs. A. H. Colvile, Mrs. Cornwall, Mrs. Ansford, Miss Mace, Misses Leatham, Rev. J. Wilkinson, Miss Jack. Misses Cutfield, Mrs. Devcnish, Miss Devenish, Mrs. Roy, Mrs. M'Kellar, Miss M'Kellar, Miss Stephenson.

Blackberry Party.—On Thursday afternoon, Miss Percy-Smith (secretary of the Girls' Friendly Society), organised a very jolly, and most enjoyable Blackberry' Picnic, the gathering grounds being within a convenient distance of town, and out of the results, a case of jam was made, packed, and forwarded that night (after the return of the picnickers) to the boys at Trentham. It shows what wonderful energy can be exhibited in connection with cases that are badly needed. Three cheers for the secretary, associates and members of the G.F.S.'I

HINTS. Beat short-crust well if you want it to |be particularly light. You will be surprised to find how much nicer it is. Dried orange peel is excellent for reviving a dying fire or lighting a freshlylaid one. H gives a delicious perfume when burnng. Broken .china can he mended with white-lead, such as painters use. Smear the edges of the broken parts with it, press together, tie in place, and leave for two or three days. A cheap stove polish is finely powdered plumbago. Damp a woollen rag, Aip it in the powder, and apply U> the stove. Knb with a dry cloth. It will polish beautifully. Newspaper, soaked in cold water, squeezed, and rolled tightly into balls, can be used to bank up the back of a fire that is wanted to burn a long time. Put a goud layer of si;',;!! (oai or, top. f 'l?uu white beaver hat.- by scrubbing with dry powdered magnesia. Use a perfectly clean brush; brush it well in, leave for half an hour, then brush out ■■'gain. Repeat if necessary. Eyeglasses and spectacles should be cleaned occasionally with methylated spirit. This removes all grease and makes the glass beautifullv clear and bright. The kitchen table, if covered with white oilcloth, can be kept very clean with little trouble. A layer of brown paper underneath will make (he oilcloth wear hotter than if it is laid directly on the wood. > Baked eggs are delicious. Butler a saucer, break an egg into it, and bake in a moderate oven until just set. Before stoning raisins pour boiling water over them and then dry immediately. They are pleasanter to stone than if the rinsing was omitted. .Stains on white flannel can sometimes be removed by rubbing them with glycerine and yolk of egg mixed in equal quantities. Spread on the stain, leave for half an hour, then wash the garment as usual.

The committee of the local branch of the British Red Cross Society wish to acknowledge, with thanks, the following gifts:—Roll flannelette, Mrs. D'Arcy Robertson; material, Mr. Ambury; tea cups, Mr. Crooke; kettle, Mr. Abbot; cutting-out scissors, Bcllringer Bros.; part treadle sewing machine, Red Post Co.; biscuits, Mrs. Alexander; material, Mrs. J. Mackay; roller bandage machine and old calico, Mr. Deacon; enamel basin and soap saver and gas ring, Mr. Ward; typing lists, Miss Bedford; tlu'ee eye bandages, Miss Deacon; table, Mrs. Veale; chair, Miss Wade; old linen and socks, Mrs. Alexander; also to thank the Mayoress' Patriotic League for allowing the Society the use of two rooms, rent free, for a Red Cross depot.

SIMPLICITY AT WEDDINGS. In a recent number of tlic Ladies' Field, comment is made on the fact that a new fashion in weddings has crept in. It is the abandonment ot the reception and wedding tea, which was often regarded by the guests as the most important part of the entertainment. The new rule is to let friends know, without the formality of an invitation, that they will be welcome at the church, and. for the restj if there be any domestic hospitality at all, it is confined to the near relatives of the bride and bridegroom, and no friends at all beyond the bridesmaids and the best man are present. Of course, the'innovation is what is called a "war fashion," and is not at all likely to become a permanent custom, for it would not be in keeping with the traditions of marriage. Nor would it meot with favor in the eyes of the florists, dressmakers, caterers and others to whom a smart wedding means extra trade. Nevertheless, the simplicity,. together with the lack of gaiety, are felt to be.more in keeping with the times, and also with the fact that many of the bridegrooms are home from the trenches on furlough. In the description of at least ten of the weddings of importance which were celebrated in England during the early part of December it was stated that, "in accordance with the custom of the hour, then was so wedding reception/-".

WHAT OTHER WOMEN ARE . DOING. ' Fran Paasehe, daughter-in-law of the National Liberal Vice-President of the Reichstag, writes in the Tageblatt:— "'There are persons who hold that this war was necessary, But, let us hope that these persons think 'Never again on earth such misery and tears.' I believe that after the war there will be an enormous impetus given, to the pacifist movement." The Birmingham Tramways Committee recently reported that the COO women who are acting there as tram conductors or drivers of the cars are pcrfoniing their duties with satisfactory results. Miss Hoar, until the end of the year assistant relieving officer at Chelsea," has been appointed relieving officer at Hammersmith. She is the first woman In the London area' who has been chosen as relieving officer with an entire district under her charge, and who is paid a man's salary. HOW A CHINESE LADY RECKONS HER CHILDREN. (By Elizabeth Copper, in "M.A.8.") We arc prone to sympathise with the Chinese woman because of the plurality of wives, but one sees little evidence of the need of our sympathy. The Chinese have a saying: "The head wife should cherish the inferior wives as the great tree cherishes the creepers that gather round it." I do not know whether this sage advice i s always followed, but I have seen the several wives of many officials, oil friendly as sisters, and all working for the common good of the home.

I called upon the wife of an official and was met at the door by two ladies. One of them was a very old Chinese lady, with the smallest bound feet that I have .ever seen; they could not have been more titan 2jin. in length. She was partially supported on one side by a servant, and on the other by a beautifullydressed Manebu weman. After I was seated in the place of honor at the left of the elderly lady, and tea was brought, I asked the usual question: "What is your honorable age?" She replied "Sixtytwo"; then, as always follows, I said: "How many children have you;" She replied "Five." I asked their ages, and. to my astonishment, heard her say that the eldest war 1" year* and the volimrost two months. When I could find'words to continue the conversation I turned to the Manchu lady and asked her practically th» same questions. She replied that she was 35 years old. was the mother of five children, tiie eldest being 17 years and the youm»»*t two man the". Th... ~ (lint the first wife luul no childi-ci., ini|\, •c;: ,I '< l ;«" to Chinese custom, claimed as her owi. '■"'' "'' iHr «i born to the secondary wives.

The custom was further exemplified Lv' the wife of a magistrate, who was ciJitig upon me. accompanied by >the second wife. After the usual- questions -in regard to health. I asked this lady how many children she possessed. She looked at me in a puzzled manner for a moment, then turned to the other wife, and. keeping track of the names by turning down a linger at each count, said: "Let me see —how .manv children have I? Tsai-.v. has three, Wo-kee has five—that is eight; Mii-lti has two—ten; Sin Vun has four—fourteen; Sih-peh lw,o—six -en; and you have three"; Ihen, turnins to me, she s„i(i: "I hare nineteen children."

THE GIRL'S FUTURE. hi looking forward, sua trying to peer through ihe dark mists obscuring ihe future, we can see nothing- with any certainty. It is very much the fashion —:'.;: d naturally eo—to discuss what we call now "pest-war problems," and one of the mest favored topic:, of disc.;sfi';i; is the future of bur girl:. What b.?.- fiito i:i .-tore for ihen;, we ask, :".rit-r ail this storm and sire's? There ):: l::v word, r.r.d or.ly cue, iliat wo can prr.'.cr.r.eo v.iiii any cenviction. but it 13 ?. word of great r:"n:f;ca)ice, aitd ,v.:y fortune-telling de.pi" might build j reputation for infallibility as a prophetess by simply uttering it to all and

s'.'.r.di'v who come to lier to read the future. T]-_-. word is "work." What- | ever else come* i""C or fr'«- *hat "-"y. prophecy will stand. ' ma riws-;; generation of women will know the meaning; of the word to a much greater ex(out than the majority of women now do. Up till now,- along with all the great progress mad" in educating- the minds of girls, marriage has been the most obvious career upon to a woman, the most natural and the most popular, and for that career a mind was not considarcd necessary—a -huge mistake—for every married -woman. finds out, sooner or later, that she eon only get every ounce out of (he -part, as the Actors sav. by putting all that is best of herself into the business of matrimony, not only now and then, but every day and all day long. Tt is the 'onlv "way to play the game. But the girl thinks differently. She vaguely, perhaps, formulates tho question in her own mind, "Shall T get married or have to Work for my living?" With the partly well-grounded helief at the bad: of'her head that she will not bo an "unappropriated blessing,' therefore she "needn't trouble" about education. Tt is this feeling that makes the average girl's school a place of such slack ambitions, such misdirection of effort, such absence of atmosphere between teacher and taught. The teacher is wrought up and eager about subjects for which the girls care nothing, being wrapped up as they are in personal and domestic interests. Of course there is always a leaven of those, who do care for 'higher things.''• and that is what makes the teacher's lot bearable. But most girls, unless they have the spur of necessity urging them to get knowledge, are listless . and indifferent. Across this listlessness now a trumpet Mast of disaster has been blown. The girl of the future "must" be able to earn' enough to support herself. The meaning of a business or vocation will be brought home to every girl just as it always has been to every boy (except, of course, those lads who are born to great riches, and they are so comparatively few as not to count in makins.' up an average). Everything in the future is so very uncertain that the daughters of men who are at present rich may be called upon to work, and it is always wise to give a girl a profession or trade that she. can fall back upon if necessary. i