WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1916, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD.

NEW PLYMOUTH NEWS tiUKlii TARANAKI Ht'M'i. Tlie North Tavaimki Hunt he'd their annual meeting on tlie racecourse last Thursday, but unfortunately it was marscd somewhat by the wet weather. During the day excellent music was discoursed by the Citizens' Band, under tlie able baton of Bandmaster Mc'La.id. Amongst those, present were: Mesdames Ken. Webster, "enn, Nancarrow {lfawera) J. Glenn, iPcllew, A. Kirkby. C. MeAllum. L. Nolan, K. Bain, Williams, A. Coleman, Clcmow, P. Lawson, L. B Webster, Dell. Buxton, Thomson, Pa set (Stratford), W. H. Perry, Crdickshank, F. H. Bkyndell, W. Bayly, Kebbell, Brookman, McLeod, Basnard, Collinson, J. Russell. Hawkins, Jennings, Parkinsor. G. Tabor (Auckland), J. Kenny-, T. Anderson, Misses Goldwatcr, Esse, Palmer, Coutte, Daplin, Paget (2), Malonc, Armstrong. Harding, Kirkwood, Kain, Edwards, Putt (2), K. Bennett, Oliver, Tiplady. Wright (Stratford), Gilbert, Pellew. ST. MARY'S BULB SHOW Although the weather had been very stormy previously, the bulb show held in St. Mary's Hail on Thursday ami Friday was a magnificent one, and it is hoped that the proceeds will strengthen the Sunday School building fund by the same amount as it did last year. Mr. G. Gilbert (secretary) worked with untiring energy, as also did the several committees. During the evening musical items were given by Mesdames McDonald and Wilkes and Miss Hine. Amongst those present were: Mesdames E. A. Walker, J. E. Wilson, F. Webster, A. H. Colvile, Newman, Corney, Rawson, Robb, T. C. List, Cannell, Roy, Monteath, Fabian, Grayling, Collins, ffurle, Hasell, J. G. List, Kyngdon, F. G. Evans, W. Ambury, Rogers, D. MeAllum, Mbrtin, T. King (Stratford), Misses Collins, Mace, Curtis, Stephenson-Smith, Thomson, Mace, Crookc, Fabian, Hempton., fireatbatch, Rawson, Roy, Dev.enisli, Marshall, McKellar, Percy-Smith, A Wilson, Hamerton. PERSONAL Miss E. Caplen (Hawera) is the guest of Mrs. W. Perry. Miss Gaseoigne is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Greenwood, Wanganui. Mrs. Sholto Douglas (Auckland) is the guest of.Mrs. W. 'Douglas, Vogeltown,

Hisses Powles and Caster (Wellington) are the guests of Miss Percy Smith. Mrs. Trilby King (Stratford) is visiting her mother, Mrs. G. Kyngdon. • * # # Miss E. Rennell (Auckland) is the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. Teed. Miss M. Casey (Auckland) is visiting her sister, Mrs.'R. Paul. • « » » Mrs. E. W. Carner, who has been holi day-making in Wanganui, 'has returned. Mrs. Devore (Auckland) is the guest ofher daughter, Mrs. A. C. H. Collins. • a # * Mrs. Lewis Webster (Stratford) is the guest of hep mother, Mrs. J. Avery. Mrs. Leo Horrocks (Feilding) is Visiting her mother, Mrs. Quilliam. Mrs. George Tabor (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs. Joe Kenny. Misses Pcarce (Patea) are at present in New Plymouth. Mrs. E. Davidson (South Taranaki) is holiday-making in New Plymouth. Mrs. Kidston (Wellington) is visiting New Plymouth. • * • t Mrs. Kain (Dunedin) is on a short visit to New Plymouth. « ■» » » Miss Watts, who has been on a visit to Naw Plymouth, has returned to ganui. • # «, * Miss Wheeler, who 'has been on a, short visit to New Plymouth, has returned to Auckland. 'Miss 'K. Hamerton, who has been, 'holiday-making in Auckland, has returned. » » » * Miss Delemare (America) 'has been on a short visit to New but is now visiting Auckland. t '

Mr. and Mrs. Nai.carrow (Hawsra) spent a few days, in New Plymouth this week. * • * -» Miss Wade, wnojias been on a visit toi Wellington returns toy the mail train to-night. * « • •* Mrs. Martin, who has been the guest oUMrs. G. T. Murray, Wellington, has returned ~. « e » (, Mrs. Tabor, senr., who aas besn the guest of Mrs. 0. Tisch, has returned to Auckland. ' > * * . • » Miss W. Bayly, vlio has been the guest of Mrs. J. Glenn, has'returned to Wanganui. / * # # » Mr. and Mrs. Wolsoy Kain (Wanga nui) spent a few days in New ■Plymouth this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tanscy. who have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Ken. Web■ter, have returned to Ohakune. * » * # Sister Campbell, of the Xew Plymouth Hospital staff, who has been ■holidaymaking in Rotorua and Auckland, 'has returned. Mr». W. H. Moyes, who lias been on a'short visit to Christchurch, returns to •New Plymouth by the mail train tonight. * # # # Amongst the visitors for the Hunt Club Piaces were Mrs. Sam Brewer vWhangamoniona) Misses Brewer and Maimore (Waverley). * * • « Mrs. H. Collier leaves on Monday fos Wanganui to attend the wedding of Miss Irene Collier, whose marriage takes piaoe on the following Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Grant left for Masterton last Tuesday, the lormer having been transferred as a relieving officer in the Bank of New youth Wales far a few weeks. * » # e MrsT'Birch-Johnston has returned from Gtebqrne, where she .went to'-take tb<j

principal ,jart in 'San Toy" by the Amateur Operatic Company, 'and Vlm-li proved such an unqualified success, enabling the club to hand over to their Patriotic League the 311111 of £UOO. Miss Hodges (late principal ol the New Plymouth Girls' High School) left on Friday for her home in Dunedin. Miss Hodges, accompanied by Miss Sidey, leaves on a trip to England by the lonic' which leaves Wellington some time during October. ..; WEDDINGS. Ai St. Andrew's Presbyterian. Church, New Plymouth,, on Monday, August 28. a quiet wedding wa ; solemnised by the Rev. E. Culliford, the contracting parties being Miss Clara Annie (Winnie) Paton, only daughter of the late Jas. B. Paton, Stratford, and Mrs. Hemingway, Warea, and Air. Albert James Harrison, Eltliam. Owing to so many relatives being at the front, only a few friends were present. The bride was given away by her uncle (Mr. F. A. iPrudcn) and was attired in white silk, with veil and orange blossoms. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. D. W. iPaton, a younger brother of the bride, as fcest man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the party adjourned, amid showers of rice and confetti, to town tea-rooms, where the wedding breakfast was «artaken of and the health and prosperity of the happy couple duly honored. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison left later in the day for Wanganui and Wellington, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a tailormade navy h)ue serge costume, with velvet hat and feather. Tlie-presents .vere numerous and costly. The couple's) future home will be at Eltham. TJie marriage of Miss Beatrifce E. Franklyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Franklyn, Inglcwood, to Mr. George J. Arnold, of Onaero, was solemnised in St. Andrew's Church, Inglewood, on Monday. The ceremony was performed by the vicar, the Rev. E. L. Harvie. The bride was attended by lier sister, Miss Violet Franklyn, and Miss Elsie Franklyn as flower-girl, and the bridegroom's brother acted as hest anan. The .bride looked very attractive as she entered the elmrdi on the arm of her father. After the ceremony the guests repaired to Mr. Franklyn's hospitable roof, where a sumptuous repast was provided. The usual toasts were honored, and every good wish was expressed for the future happiness of the newly-married couple. Tiie bride's presents were -numerous and handsome. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold left by motor-car early in the afternoon for theii honey-moon.—Record.

WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE. The Xew Plymouth Women's Patriotic Committee (Mrs. C H. Burgess. Mayoress) acknowledges the following:— Soldiers' Gifts.—Miss B. Mace, pair knitted socks, mitts, two face cloths, nine treasure bags, linen; Mrs. Coleman, pair knitted socks; Mrs. Olsen (Egmont Village), twelve face cloths; Mrs. Mawkes, socks; Miss Barnstable, socks; Miss Deacon, chest protector; Mrs. Lush, books and material; Mrs. Arnold George, books; Miss E. M. Clarke (Uruti), five face cloths; Mrs. Kelly, bag gun rags; Mrs. Campbell (Waitara) , gun rags; Tuesday tea hostess, Mrs. Mclsaac; Friday patriotic tea, 4s (hostess, Mrs. Hurle); o,mata Sewing Guild, 10s for canvas; Mr» McCleland, one dozen handkerchiefs, one bar barilla slap; ''A.E.," patriotic donation. Soldiers' Gift Parcels.—Mrs. R. J. West 2s Gd, Mrs. Penrose Boyd 2s Gd, Miss C. Thompson os, Mrs. Bower (Okau) as, "Golliwog" 7s Cd, Mrs. Legg tin condensed milk, Miss E. M. Jordan (Albert road), two dozen nail brushes, Miss Robson four tins sweets, Miss M. Howel' 12 .pincushions, Miss T. Berge 12 pincushions, Leslie Dinniss six pincushions, Mrs. E. H. Blundell tin milk, Mrs. Neal one dozen towels, A.E 2s Od, Miss Scott (Wanganui) ss, Mrs. It. iD. Pike (Wanganui) 29 Cd, collected by Mrs. Bowdcn for cake 12s, collected by Mrs. C. F. Foote for handkerchiefs 455. 'Christmas cheer for soldiers.—Mrs. Tabor £lO, Mrs. D. McAUum 2s Cd, Whiteley Bible Class, cigarettes and chocolates. The Mayoress asks all friends, to leave cakes and sweets at the depot early this month for packing the Christmas parcels for our, soldiers in Egypt and Fiance. For the Belgians. Mrs. Andrews (Waitara), eight garments; Tuesday Sewing Guild (per Mrs. Dinniss), three woolly shirts, three garments; Miss Deacon, bootees, bonnet; Miss Godfrey, linen braces; Mrs. Blydc, garments; Mrs. ip. Street, garments; Miss Kelly, baby 'ionnet and vest; Mrs. Inch, garment; Mrs Leg, garments; Mrs. Freeth, woollies; Mrs. Morton, senr., two pairs bootees; Mr. D. Gordon, box shells; Busy Bee Sewing Club, 18 boys' suits, seven vests, one shirt, 10 Magyar tunics, nine nightdresses, 17 frocks, seven girls' tunic dresses, one bonnet, three pairs socks, two sets boys' clothing, 40 undergarments.

Donations. —Mrs. Tabor £lO, Doreen Okey 5s (for little Belgians). The effort for Belgian children lias realised £175, the expenses being nil. Mrs. Burgess wishes to thank all friends for donations, flowers and gifts for the jumble stall, and especially those ladies who bave .wotked so hard each Saturday. Victoria League.—Lep'perton Ladies' Sewing Guild (per Mrs. H. Lepper), for No. 1 Stationary Hospital, nine suits pyjamas, 3S cup covers, one scarf, eight tray cloths; Mrs. C. Kyngdon, 3s for nurses' fund; OUau Guild (per Mrs. Hutchins, Rerekapa), two flannel shirts; OUau Guild (per Mrs Whitton, AVaitaanga), pyjamas; knitting donation 15s, donation 2s Od, weekly tea donation 7s fid. Mrs. Burgess has received a post card from Nurse Kelly, of the hospital ship Maheno, commenting on the very useful garments s'he often comes across made by the Victoria League, New Plymouth, and adds, "I have often meant to write and let you know how useful they .are." .Miss Whitcombe has been very busy packing the gifts of "Uncle Stalky'?'' nieces and nephews to the backblocks. Two cases are going over Mt. Messenger to Okau and two cases to Uruti, to be used in a Belgian bran tub. Three, special parcels of toys are going to children who 'have never 'been oat of the bush, and most likely have never seen toys before.