WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1916, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD.

NEW PLYMOUTH SOCIAL NEWS. ORIENTAL SALE. Last Wednesday and Tlmrsday an Oriental sale of work was held in the Good Templar Hall. The sale was organised by" Mrs. McKenzie, who, for many years past., has been an untiring worker in the interests of the child widows of India, under the auspices of R.unabai's Mission, but the proceeds of the sale (his year arc- to be divided between the British and Indian Red Cross funds. The display of Oriental goods was simply gorgeous, quite transforming the hall into a veritable Eastern bazaar, with its wealth of silks, silver war and lovely luces. Assisting Mrs. McKenzie was Mrs. Matthews (Wangamii) and members of the local Red Cross Society. During the afternoons and evenings musical items were rendered by .Mesdames Wilkes, Somerville and MacDonald, Misses Leatham, Kobson and Howell, Mr. MaeDqnald and Master Keith Ward. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Paul, Bennett (Blenheim), E. A. Walker, Colvile, Peat, McKellar, D'Arcy Robertson, (i. Pott, Sludden. Foote, Roy, McTavish, E. Griffiths, Addenbrooke, Courtney. ]•'. <G. Evans, Eberlet, Robinson, F. BJundcll, Beatson, Penn, Rnllo, Chappell, W. Ambury, McCord, Newman, Renaud, F. Webster, Stocker, J. Clarke, Medley, .T. filenn, R. QuilJiani, C'rooke, P. Lawson, W. Armstrong (fnglewood), Misses Wade, Rollo, Hcmpton, Bedford, Roy, Webster, Bradbury, MtfKellar and Armstrong,

AFTERNOON TEAS,

Last Friday Mis 3 B. Bayly gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea in honor of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Hempton, who has been on a short visit to New Plymouth. Amongst those present were: Mesdames i. Blundell, Rollo, W. Perry, F. Carthcw, Cruickshank, J. E. Wilson, Matthews, J. Wilson, Fookes, Addenbrooke, Courtney, F. G. Evans, Beatson, J. S t Perry, Webster, 1). K. Morrison, W. Bayly and Mioses Devenish, Marshall, Hcmpton, Rawson, Testar and Read. During the week Miss Crooke acted as hostess at two email afternoon teas, one being held at her own home, the other in the Victoria League room, to bid farewell to her girl friends, prior to her marriage to Mr. Cecil Gray, which is to talie place next Monday at 8 a.m., and will be of a very quiet nature. Amongst the guests present were: — .Mrs. R. Quilliam. Misses Leatham (2), Peart. Outfield (2), Matthews (2), Webster, Roy, Blundell and Wade

PERSONAL.

The engagement is announced of Mr. A. Miller, of the Post Office, to Miss Somerville. of New Plymouth.

Mrs. W. Avery (Awakino), who has been the guest of Mrs. J. Avery, has returned.- " """ ~j

Mrs. Peat, who is visiting her daughter (Mrs. A. H. Colvile) leaves on Tuesday for Ota Id.

Mr. J. F. Bennett (Blenheim) is the guest of her mother (Mrs. J. iPaul/.

Mrs. Bi'ownlow-ITorrocks (Auckland) who lias been visiting Mrs. Quilliam, ii now the guest *'f Mrs. Horrocks (El tham) for a few days.

Miss Kcitha Leatham leaves on Tuesday for Dannevirke, where she ..ill be the guest of her sister, Mrs. P. Pritchard. t * » *

Mrs. and Miss Standish, who have been on a visit to Hastings, have returned to New Plymouth.

Mrs. Dickcrson (Bay of Islands) is visiting her mother (Mrs. Fred. Watson) at Westown. » • * »

Miss W. Johnstone, who has been the guest of Mrs. D. Hughes, and Miss Marie Avery, who has been spending her holidays with her grandmother (Mrs. J. Avery), left for their respective schools in Wanganui last week.

Mrs. A. 11. Grant, who has been on a short visit to Woodville, where she was the guest of her .mother (Mrs. Beane) has returned.

4. » • « Miss Muriel Lennon dias returned to Victoria College, Wellington.

Mrs. •Robinson (Mokau) is spending a few days in New Plymouth.

ill's. Newton King, wlio lins been on a short visit to Wellington; lias return-

Mrs. Arllnir Hemplon, spent a few days in New Plymouth last week with her sister (Miss B. Bayly) before leaving tor her future home in <iisbome. where her husband has been transferred as manager of the Bank of New Zealand.

Mrs. L. Nolan, who has been on a trip to Wellington, lias returned.

Mrs. Bealson, vlio has been visiting her daughter (Mrs. F. Bhmdell) lias returned to Feihling.

Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Xathan arrived from Wellington last Monday, and while here will occupy Mrs. Claude Weston's house.

"Misses Knott. Barr and Gigson (Wellington) are a't. present in New iPlymoiith.

Mrs. Penn-Boyd (Bunedin) is visiting New Plymouth.

Mrs. McDonald (Christcliurch) is holi-day-making in New Plymouth.