WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1920, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

PERSONAL. « Mr. and Mrs. Morpeth, of Wellington, are in New Plymouth, and staying at Chatsworth House. • * • * Miss Gertie Brcdow left on Monday by the Rarawa to spend some of the summer months in Auckland. Miss Ruth Baker (Auckland) is the guest of Miss Hine, New Plymouth, Miss L. Mills, after spending Christmas with her parents in New Plymouth, has returned to Wellington. • # * * Dr. and Mrs. McNaughton Christie, •who have been the guests of Mrs. R. Bayley (the latter's mother) returned to Wellington this morning. Nurse Law, who, during her short visit to New Plymouth, where she was the guest of Mrs. C. McAUum, returned to I Trentham by the mail train this morning- • » » »

Mr. and Mrs. F. Carthew (Hamilton), are the guests of Mrs. J. L. Perry (the latter's mother).

Mr. and Mrs. Clive Matthews (Hamilton) "are on a visit to New Plymouth.

Mr. and Mrs. Campbell MacDiarmid (Hamilton), who are on a motor tour, spent a few days in New Plymouth on their way to Napier. * * * •

Mr. and Mrs. Giblin, who have been spending the Christmas holidays in New Plymouth, have returned to Wanganui.

Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Gawith (Masterton) and Mrs. Webb (Maryborough), who are on a motor tour, spent a few days in New Plymouth on their way to Mokau. • • » •

Mesdames Imlev Saunders, Nieholls, Bruee Joll. and C. Burnett, were visitors to the New Plymouth Christmas Races.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hempton (late of Gisborne) have been spending Christmas in New Plymouth. Mr. Hempton left on Friday for Auckland, where he takes tip the position of assistant-manager of the Bank of New Zealand there, but Mrs. Hempton intends visiting Wanganui, where she will -be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Giblin. • • * •

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews (Hamilton), who are at present in New Plymouth, leave for their home on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Shaw have returned from their visit'to the Mountain House-

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cooper and family (Eltham) and Mrs. Jack Hobhs (Hawera), who have been holiday-making in Nov,- Plymouth, have returned to their respective homes.

* • • • Miss P. Wilson (Auckland) is the ] guest of Mrs. James Wilson. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. Ryder left New Plymouth this morning on a visit to Marton. s . » • Mrs. Shields, who has been visiting relatives in New Plymouth, has returned to Jatea. * • • • Mr. and Mrs. Lysons are staying at the Dawson Falls House. Mrs Clias. Lepper has gone on a visit to Auckland. "' Mrs. and Miss Horner return to Patea on Monday. * # # • Mr. and Mrs. Abraham (Khandallah) who have been the guests of Mrs. J. McKellar, return to their home this morning. * • * * Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bayley (Wellington) and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fraser, New Plymouth, with their respective families, are staying at the Opunake Hotel. * * # * Mrs. G. Home and Miss Jessie Home return to New Zealand by the P.imutaka to-morrow, and will come on to New Plymouth next week, * . • •

Sister Blanche Marion Huddleston, R.R.C., New Zealand Army Nursing Service, has been awarded by the King of the Belgians the Medaille de la Heine Elizabeth.

Mrs. Kelly (Awakino) is staying with her father,' Mr. J. B. Boy, New Plymouth.

Mrs. E. A. Gray leaves for Auckland next week.

Mrs. Kerr and Miss Mirah Kerr leave shortly on an extended visit to North Auckland.

Miss Dora Bedford, who recently underwent an operation, is progressing favorably in the New Plymouth Hospital. • • * •

The engagement is announced of MrHugh Fraser, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Fraser (New Plymouth), to Miss Beryl Hirst (of the nursing staff of the New Plymouth Hospital, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hirst, Invercargill). #'» • *

Visitors at the Terminus Hotel include:—Miss Carroll (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Veckerman (Wanganui), Miss and Mrs. MacGregor (Wanganui), Mrs. H. Smith (Wellington), Mrs. Aplin (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Sloan (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Boys (Pahnerston North), Mrs. Be Launay (Hawera), Miss McLean ' (Hawera), Mrs. Brodie (Hawera).

Visitors at Chats worth House are:— Mrs. and Miss Koch (Wanganui). Mrs. Morpeth (Wellington), Mrs. Horner (Patea), Mrs. and Miss Jensen (Wanganui), Miss Clements (Wanganui), Mrs. Ford (Auckland), Mrs. Brunette (Hawera), Mrs. and Miss Hawkins (Mahoe), Mrs. and Miss Lohiab (Wellington), Misses (2) Taylor (Auckland), Mrs. Mclvor (Wanganui). + # # «

Visitors at the New Plymouth Mountain House • include the following:— Misses Manifold (Palmerston North). Mr. and Mrs. Niccol (Wellington), Miss Niccol (Auckland), Miss Curtis (New Plymouth), Miss Speedy (Napier), Miss Pillans (Palmerston North), Mr. Masterson (Napier), and Mr. and Miss Wake (Auckland).

NEW PLYMOUTH SOCIAL NEWS. ' THE RACKS. The Taranaki Jockey Chili's Christmas meeting was endowed with gorgeous ,**Wt on ft* tkt*M M salt

tho attendance was a record one. The Citizen's Band was as usual in attendance, and the programme rendered was thoroughly enjoyed. Amongst those present were: Mrs. W. Wade, smart blue costume, hat deftly lightened with pale pink; Mrs. Armstrong, check costume, black hat; Miss M. Moon, very pretty French grey . crepo do chine, with deep frilled skirt, hat wreathed with scarlet roses; Miss Goldwater, blue and white striped silk, black hat; Mrs. Imley Saunders (Wanganui), smart mole-colored costume, gold and black ninon hat; Mrs. Nicholls, cream costume, cream tulle hat; Mrs. Percy Webster, amethyst colored taffetas, black hat; Mrs. C. M'Allum, saxe blue crepe de chine, Tuscan hat trimmed with shaded roses; Mrs. L. Nolan, very pretty putty-colored crepe de chine, hat to correspond, lightened with saxe blue; Miss N. Capel, grey costume, Tuscan hat; Mrs. A. Kirk'by, grey costume, black and white hat; Mrs. F. Bhmdell, navy taffetas, Tuscan hat wreathed with blue and yellow roses; Miss Burke, black costume, cherry-colored hat; Mrs. Churchward (Blenheim), bottle green costume, black tulle hat; Miss Skinner (Wellington), fawn costume, Tuscan hat wreathed with nasturtiums; Mts. Bennett (Blenheim), tussore costume, Tuscan hat trimmed with yellow pansies; Miss Mackay, grey costume, black hat; Mrs. R. Paul, heliotrope crepe de chine, pretty hat to correspond; Mrs. T. C. List, navy taffetas, hat lightened with white oapreys; Mrs. Sladden, navy costume, navy and fawn hat; Mrs. McKean, .black taffetas, black feathered hat; Mrs. W. C. Weston, very pretty, mole-colored crepe de chine, black hat with ospreys; Miss W. Roberts, brown costume with purple silk'revers, smart toque to correspond; Miss D. Gilbert, pretty violet costume with heliotrope floral toque; Mrs. L. Cock (Auckland), navy taffetas Tuscan hat trimmed with lighter shade of blue; Miss E. Gilbert, fawn costume, j very pretty henna colored hat, trimmed with mustard colored flowers; Mrs. H. Stocker, grey costume, black and white hat;. Mrs. Giblin (Wanganui) navy taffetas, Tuscan hat, lined with fawn, and wreathed with colored roses; Miss Bayly, dove grey taffetas, grey hat to correspond; Mrs. A. Hempton, dark grey costume, black hat; Mrs. F. Perry, cream voile costume, black tulle hat; Miss Bedford, pale grey costume, black hat; Miss D. Bedford, black and white check 1 costume, black velour hat; Miss Arden, | cream costume, cream costume, cream hat with Oriental hand; Mrs. F. Car- ' thew, mole-colored costume, Tuscan hat; Miss Koch, putty-colored coat and skirt; Tuscan hat with pink floral crown; Mrs. J. M. Mcleod, smart blue costume, white hat; Mrs. K. Rtandish, navy cos- ' tume, hat en suite; Mrs. Scnnlen, very ' pretty black crepe de chine trimmed • with buttons, hat with ospreys; Mrs. rVArcy Robertson, nigger brown costume, navy hat with shaded roses.

A RE-UNION. As many relatives were visiting New Plymouth * during the Christmas holidays, to celebrate this event, Mrs. R. J. Matthews gave a most delightful afternoon tea. There were about 50 guests present, coming from all parts of the Dominion, and their ages ranged from 83 to H years. During the afternoon races and croquet, were indulged in, and musical items were given by Mrs. Give Matthews and Miss Horner, Amongst those present were: —Mr. and Mrs. Churchward (Blenheim), Mrs. and Miss Horner (Patea), Mr. and Mrs. C. Matthews (Hamilton), Mr. and Mrs. Chis. Hamilton (Hamilton), Misses P. and J. Wilson (Auckland), Mrs. L. A. Hamilton (Inglewood) . Mr. and Mrs. H. Matthews (Hamilton), Mr. A Matthews (Hamilton). Misses Ha.mcri.on (Inglewood), Mr. A. Wilson (Wellington), Miss Skinner (Wellington), Miss Fookcs (Stratford). Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson and familv, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Skinner. Mrs. P. Fitzherbert. Miss K. Hamerton, Miss Devenish, Mrs. H. Fookes, Miss Marshall, Mrs. James Wilson and family.

DANCE. Mrs. Walter Bayly gave a very jolly little dance at the Kawaroa Park Bungalow last Wednesday evening to usher the Old Year out, and welcome the New Year in. The music was supplied by Miss Rita Sole. The hostess was ably assisted "by Mrs. H. Stoeker, and there were about 75 young people present. TENNIS PARTIES. Mrs. H. Greig was hostess to two tennis parties this week, one being held on Wednesday afternoon, and the other yesterday. WEDDING. A quiet wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Father Soulas at Normanby on December 18th, when Miss Nora Ruakere, of Puniho, was united in matrimony to Mr Bert. Mathieson, of New Plymouth. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. W. Hillman, was attired in white crepe de chine, and wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Walsh and Dunn, who wore cream costumes, and carried bouquets of sweet peas; and Margaret Biscoe and Huie Hepburn were flower girls. Later in the day the young couple left for Wanganui, the bride's travelling dress being a navy costume with black hat.