WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 November 1917, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD.

A2.W PLYMOUTH SOCIAL NEWS. Mrs. J. Paton is on a visit to Anefcland. * * • * Mrs. E. Griffiths, Fitzroy, is the guest tf her sister, Mrs. Ro-n-s, Ha milter •Mrs. C. McAllum, wjho has been on a visit to Wellington, has returncl. * * • * Nurse Baker has returned from a visi l to Auckland. 'Mrs. C. Turnbull (Dunedin) and Mrs. R. Turnbull (Napier), after having motored through to New Plymouth, are at present staying at the Mountain House, returning to Napier on Sunday. * * * '• Mrs. Rudd, who has been the guest of Mrs. G. Neal.. Vogeltown, has returned to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Good, who have been visiting New Plymouth, have returned to Wanganui. Dr. and Mrs. J. O'Callaahan, who have been the guests of Mrs. E. Griffiths, have returned to Hamilton. Ven. ArehdeaeOTi Evans and Mrs. Evans, accompanied by Miss B. Evans (Rotorua), have returned from a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. Haiie Giles (Auckland) are at present in New 'Plymouth. * * »" * Mesdames Radford and Woodward (Christchurch) are on a visit to New Plymouth.

Mesdames Robertson and Dale (Rahot.u) arc spending a few days in New Plymouth. Misses Cameron and Allison (Auckland) are on a short visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. Milne and family are on a visit here, having motored through from Mastcrton. Mrs. Grover has returned to Wellington. Mrs. ,T. Gibson (St. John's, Wanganui) is spending a short holiday in New Plymouth. Mrs. Bilby and family are on a visit here, having motored through from Hastings. Mrs. Rene Avery is en a visit to New 'Plymouth. # * * • Mr. and Mrs. Erie Ellerm return from Wanganui by the mail train to-night. Mrs. H. Collier leaves on Monday for Wanganui. then on to Wellington, where she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Laurence. Amongst those present, at the Plunket afternoon, at Kawaroa 'Park, on Friday afternoon were: Mesdames C. 11. Burgess, R. Coek. Fargie, MoAllum, B. Chanev, Newman. F. Webster, J. Mackay, Bedford. J. Reid. W. Chanev, Thomson, M. Fraser, W. A. Gray, I). K. Morrison, Addenbrooke. Corney, Bobb, P. Webster, P. Stainton! K. Bain, J. Clarke, Campbell, Newton King. Cruieksliank. B. George, Les. Webster. Hirst. D. Hursthouse, Matthews, J. E. Wilson, Rollo, Hooper, McClelland. Misses Kirkby. Rollo, Hempton. .1. Curtis, Wade, Renaud, Armstrong, Bedford.

- PLUNKET AFTERNOON. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The function in aid of the Plunket Nurses' Fund, held at Kawaroa Park last Friday afternoon,' was. endowed with glorious weather, so naturally proved a delightful afternoon's outing for mothers and all little folk. In fact, it was more like a children's Christmas fair, as balloons, dolls and trumpets, firmly grasped in some tiny hands, were met with everywhere, and above- the murmur of the crowd could often be heard the shriek and merry laughter of some wee tot. when its vividly-colored balloon went sailing away in the wind. No one could say, after viewing such a scene, that the. population of New Plymouth was diminishing.

The kiosk was gaily decorated with bui'ting. and delicious afternoon tea was provided by the members of the society in the Bungalow, being served by members of the Kawaroa !Park Committee. ' There were nine entries for decorated go-carts, which resulted in Mrs. G. Millar's (a mass of pink roses) receiving first honors, Mrs. Frank Wilson's being second (deftly arranged with yellow crinkley paper find daisies), and Mrs. H, Russell's third (daintily designed in pink roses and pink azaleas. The judges were Mesdames Holbrooke and Heardon.

The mystery tree was under the man. agement of Mesdames W. Weston and G. Fraser. The cake stall was supervised hy Mrs. R. Brown, and the baby stall was ably managed by Mesdames W. Ambury and Blanchard. Competitions were won as follows: Cakes. Mesdames Cock. Goodwin and Hooper; embroidered pram cover. Mrs. E. Matthews; baby's address, Mrs. R. A. S. Browne.

The success of the day was undoubtedly due to the energies and capable management of the Kawaroa Park ladies' committee, who had charge of the afternoon tea, and helped in many ways. The day's takings amounted to the satisfactory sum of £23 15s. the whole, of which ■will be devoted to the funds of thelPlunket Society. WEDDING. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary's Church on'"Thursday afternoon, when Mr. Eric Bagblott Ellerm. New 'Plymouth, was married to Miss Louisa Frances Raw?on, fourth daughter of Mrs. Rawson. Folkestone. Kent. The bride, who was given away by Mr. F. H. Robertson, wore a smart frock of white crepe de chine, and the usua.l veil and orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pale pink roses, which was made by Miss J. Curtis. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. G. Harvie. The wedding was of a semimiliUry character, the bridegroom being a member of the 2nd having served at Gallipoli. where he was wounded, and subsequently invalided to England, where lie met his bride. The best mair was Sergeant-Major H. Collier, who also saw service at Gallipoli. The bride was robed in pale blue georgette, and wore a large white hat with toucher, of black, and her bouquet was of wile nink roses. After the ceremony » reception was held at the residence of the bridegroom's mother, who received the guests in a. prey eolienne dress ami black hat trimmed with touches of saxe blue and tiny pink rosebuds. Later the happv rauple left on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a navy blue coat frock, trimmed with gold, and navy silk bat to match.