WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 November 1916, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD.

1 SOCIETY NEWS. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. Cyril McKellar (Wellington) is at .present in New Plymouth. Mrs. Jardine (Wairoa) is visiting Mrs. C-. T. Mills. * » * • Mrs. McCleland has gone on a visit to Wellington. « • • • Mrs. MQuadc is on a lengthy visit to Auckland. , » » • • Mrs, Nancarrow (Hawera) is the guest of Mrs. J. Glenn. » # • « Mrs. G. Hobbs, Durham road, is spending a few days in New Plymouth. Mis 9 Cliffe (Wairarapa) is the guest of her brother, Mr. Gordon Cliffe, Avenue Road. . * » * • Miss Devenlsh, who has been visiting relatives in Inglewood, has for Patea. »•• . • Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perry, who have been on a short visit' to Hawera, return to New Plymouth to-day. * « • * Miss L. Whitcombo spent a few days in Hawera with Mrs. Whithorn before proceeding to Cliristchurch. * * * # Miss Lamb, Auckland, who has been visiting New Plymouth, left last week for Wellington. « # » • Misses Laing (Dunedin), who have been on a short visit to New Plymouth, where they were the guests of Miss F. Wood, have returned. «'» • " •

Miss Helen Bredow (Douglas), who has been spending a few enjoyable months in Auckland and Palmerston North, has returned home. * « • * Miss Ethel Standish, who for some time held the position of Masseuse in one of the London hospitals, came out to New Zealand at the beginning of the year to visit her mother, Mrs. Standish, but is returning to London, leaving New Plymouth early next week.

jPICTORIA LEAGUE. Last Wednesday afternoon the annual meeting of the Victoria League was held in the Xawaroa Park bungalow. The Mayoress (Mrs. C. H. Burgess), presided. During the afternoon delicious afternoon tea, provided by the members, was served, the proceeds of which is to go to the Red Cross funds. Several selections were tendered on the pianolo by Mrs. Wood. Sale of work.—Last Thursday afternoon and evening a sale of work was held in St. Mary's Sunday School in aid of the Sunday School building fund, and these ladies who worked so untiring for many months past will be happy to know that the sum of £lO5 was realised from the result of their efforts. —'-t

PATRIOTIC GIFTS. The New Plymouth Women's Patriotic Committee acknowledge with thanks the following gifts for soldiers:—Mrs. Chaney, six tins condensed milk; Mr Ewing, books; Mrs. Handy, face washers, girdle, two eye washers; Mrs. Caddy, old linen and bandages; Miss M. Street, two pairs mittens; Mrs. E. L. Nathan, three cakes; Miss Robson, five musical beys, 80 cards of wool and thread; Miss M. Howell, old linen; Miss Daisy Marsh, camphor bags and pincushions; Mrs. Mackay, two pairs mittens; Mrs. Luke, gun rags; Miss Robson, magazines; Mrs. Fautham and Mavis Mawkes, socks; Mr. J. G. Ellis, half proceeds of debate Kelland and J. Ellis, ISs 3d; Smart Bros., £2 2s; Mrs. Sumner, gift parcels, 2s fid; Mrs. C. F. Foote, gift parcels, 2s 6d; 8.8., gift parcels, 2s Cd; Tea Donation, 5s Od (hostess Mrs. Corney); Mrs. F. Symons, gift parcel donation 4s Gd; donation Is.

For Belgians.—Mrs. Cowling, Fitzroy, five pairs baby socks; Mrs. G. Sole, four garments; Whiteley Patriotic Guild, 111 garments; Busy Bees, two garments; Mrs. McKellar, four garments and woollies: Mrs. R. A. Gray, woollies; Mrs. Aldridge, Vogeltown, two woollen garments; A Friend. Opunake, five garments; Mrs. C. M. Hill, two woollies; Miss Deacon, woollies; Friend, five gavments; Mrs. Luckie, Hastings, 203 for Belgian box. Victoria League.—Miss Norman, girdles; V.L., Girls' Branch, two outfits for boys: Mrs. Fautham, cushions, bags, and £1 for N.Z. Motor Ambulance; an: nual meeting, afternoon tea, for Moto. - Ambulance, £1 17s 6d; A Friend, £1; stall £2; Mrs. Hammond, £l. Whiteley Patriotic Guild.—Eight flannel shirts, 11 pairs bed socks, one bed jacket, one scarf, one mitts.

WEDDINGS . A very pretty wedding took place at Te Topo on Tuesday, when Miss Ellie Knox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Knox, was married to Mr. Valentine Smith, of Beaconsfield Road, Midhirst. The nuptial ceremony was performed at the house of the bride's parents by the Rev. C. W. Howard (Vicar of Stratfdfd', and was of a quiet nature. Both bride and bridesmaids were prettily attired, Miss Coleman (Ngaere) being bridesmaid while Mr. Walter Smith, brother of the* bridegroom, acted as best man. The bride anl bridegroom being well known in the district, they were the recipients of many handsome presents, the bride (who was for some time and up to the time of the happy event teacher at the Ackland road school) receiving a suitable gift of cutlery from the committee of that school. The usual best wishes were extended to the happy pair, who left later on for Auckland, where the honeymoon is being spent. —Post.

At St. Paul's Church, Urenui, on lGtli November, the marriage took place of Doris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. ! l : igott, asd Samuel Managh, son of Mr. and -Mrs. J, Managh, of Halcombe. The Rev. C. F. Harrison officiated. The church was prettily decorated by friends. Mrs. A. Thompson presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a cream gabercord cloth costume, white tagel hat, trimmed with white tulle and pink berries, and carried a beautiful bouquet of creine roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Bremer, as bridesmaid, looked dainty in pale blue and pink floral voile, with large black crepe de chine hat, trimmed with pink, and carried a shower bouquet of shaded pink roses and poppies. Mr. Hick acted as best man. A reception was afterwards held St "Sunnybrae," where only, relatives

were present. The presents were'numerou'sland costly; The happy couple left for Rotorua, the bride wearing a navy blue silk crepe de chine dress, and hat to match. -----

■ GOLDEN WEDDING. j On Friday last a very pleasant afternoon Was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H, J. Harris, when the majority of their relatives and a number of intimate friends assembled to commemorate the aged couple's golden wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Harm were married at Bearsted Church, Maidstone, Kent, and about 40 years ago ca&e lo New Zealand, where they engaged in farming pursuits in the Tarurutangi district, until a few years ago, when they retired into private life at Sentry Hill. They were highly esteemed by ail with whom they came in contact. The gathering on Friday was in the nature of a surprise, and was attended by Mr. .T. Austin, of Auckland, a son of Mrs. Harris, who had'been previously married, Messrs. E. Harris (Pukekohe), W. Harris (Fitzroy), Mesdames W. Roberta (New Plymouth), J. Bishop (Fitzroy), F. N. Sampson (Sentry Hill), sons and daughters/ Mrs. S. Bennett (Hawera), and Mrs. Garlick (Toko), and numerous other grandchildren, and also greatgrandchildren. Congratulatory telegrams were received from Mrs. 'Andrews (Oamaru) and C. Harris (Raetihi), a daughter and son, who were unable to be present. The breakfast was kid in a spacious marquee, a feature being tie wedding cake. Mr. J. Austin, the eldest son, in a short speech on behalf of the family, presented Mi', and Mrs. Harris with a purse of sovereigns. Mr. Harris, in returning thanks, expressed the hope that all would live to a good age, and be as happy as he and mother. Before dispersing, a photographic group was taken.