WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 May 1919, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD.

PERSONAL. *" Mrs. Maurice Crompton-Smith (Khandalla) and Miss Ponies (Wellington), who have been the guests of Miss PercySmith, has returned. » • » • Miss Spain has returned to Feilding. « » • • Mrs. Percy Webster returned on Tuesday from a trip to Auckland and Rotorua. • * * » Miss M. Lightfoot, who has been visiting Mrs. A. Rennell, left on Tuesday for her home in Blenheim. « » » * Miss M. Uniacke (Stratford), is the guest of Mrs. Mvmro Wilson (Ngamofcu). » * • • Mrs. Birch-Johnston is staying with Mrs. Blackley. » • • • Miss Greatbatch, of the post office staff, who has been relieving for three months in Christchurch, has returned to New Plymouth. * ' ■* • • Mrs. Izard has returned to Wanganui. • » * • Miss Constance Letttham, who won the gold'medal at the recent musical competitions in Christchurch, returned to New Plymouth on Thursday. .... Mrs. P. G. Harvie has returned from a trip to Auckland. • » • • Mrs.. Geo. Millar is spending a holiday in Wellington. ♦ » • • Miss Barr has returned from Rotorua. , » » » • Mr. and Mr*. Frank Blundell have returned from a motor trip to Wanganui. Miss Clarke, who spent her vacation at the Mountain, has returned. • » • • Miss D. Booth (Otaki) is the guest of Miss Giblin (Strandon). » ♦ * • Miss Tansley, who has been on a visit to Rotorua, has returned. * • • • Mrs. C. Lepper returned from Auckland yesterday. . • • • > Miss S. Capel is on a visit to Hawera. * • • • Miss Burnett, of (Wanganui, is the guest of Miss Wade. .... Mrs. Brefault (Auckland), who has been visiting New Plymouth, has returned. * • • • Mrs. Reg. George left last night for Auckland, where she will be the guest of her mother, Mrs. Devore. * » » • Miss Nancy Le Cren arrives from Christchurch on Monday, and will be the guest of Mrs. E. H. Blundell. • . . ♦ Visitors at Chatsworth this week include: Mrs. Richardson, Miss Muerison (Wellington), Mrs. Anderson (Hawke's Bay), Misses Martin (Wanganui), Mrs. Murray (Eltham), Miss Blair Mason (Dunedin). « • • • Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. J. Gibson have returned to Wanganui. • . . • Visitors at the White Hart are Mr. and Mrs. Wellwood (Hawke's Bay), Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Batten, Mr. and Mrs. Rowe (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Logan (Masterton), Mr. and Mrs. Handley (Westmere), Mr. and Mrs. Oram, Mrs. J. Browne (Auckland), Mrs. Meuli (Wanganui). . . • • Mrs. N. F. Homsby and her sister (Miss Patricia Telford), of Carterton, are spending a holiday in New Plymouth. SOCIAL NEWS. ' Mrs. W. J Chaney was hostess at two tables of bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Last Saturday Miss Sybil Thomson and Miss Dora Bedford gave a fancy dress party at the hitter's residence for Miss Alice Brewster. A great deal of merriment was caused by the "get up" of some of the costumes, which were quite unique. The guessing competitions were won by Mrs. G. Fraser and Miss Ruby Clarke. Mrs. Ronald Quilliam entertained Miss Brewster at two tables of bridge on Friday evening. The High School Old Girls' Hockey Chlb held a most enjoyable dance in the East End Pavilion on Thursday. A great deal of praise is due to the committee for the arrangements were splendid and the dance went with a swing from start to finish. The floor was in perfect order and the music by Mrs. George's Orchestra excellent. Amongst those present were Mrs. E. King, Mrs. L. Rea, Mrs. K. Bain, Mrs. Seldon, Misses Jordan (2), M. Avery, M. Peach, M. Wheatley, B. King, D. Watkins, E. Gilbert, M. Tiplady, B. Oliver, Mouatt (3), T. O'Brien, Bullard (2), Corkill (2), M. Moore, E. Penn, I. Kirkby, L. Gleeson, R.latthv I, McDonald, J. Alexander, T. F. Evans, P. Heal, M. Johnson; 0. Palmer, Warnock, Anthony (2), Barr, ;M. Jackson, H. Wilson, H. Wilkinson, Mackay, K. McClelaiid, F. Winfield, K, Wkitton. THE HUNT. The opening of the Hunt for this season was held at Mr. and Mrs. Les. Birdling's, Waitara. Quite a number 'of people motored out from town, including Mesdames C. H. Weston, W. C Wes- ( ton A. R. Standish, B. H. Chanev, S. I 8 i>\? J ' Hum P hri « R i Percy Webster, R. B. Wood and Misse3 dimming and Kitty Wood. Mrs. Les.. Birdling entertamed the visitors at luncheon and afternoon tea, and a most enjoyable day was spent.