SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 455, 13 March 1909, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Rifle Meeting. Her Excellency Lady PD.inket was to have presented the prizes at Trentham yesterday, and a good deal of disappointment was expressed when it was learned that sho had not felt well enough to go out. His Excellency tho Governor, in his speech, laid stress on the fact that this was also a disappointment to Lady Plunkot, who took a great interest in volunteering, and who had very much appreciated tho honour ddno her some time ago by a Canterbury regiment which mado her honorary colonel. Lady Ward also was unfortunately unable to be present, and, in her absence, Miss Eileen Ward invested the champion jwith the belt. Afternoon tea was served in a large marquee, which had been decorated with ferns and flowers, Mrs. ■Barton, as in previous years, being tho hostess. Among tho many visitors who wont out from town wero Miss Collins, Miss' Robin, Miss Bauchop, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Turner, Miss Tolhurst, Mrs. Young, au6 Mrs. Izard.' Frea Kindergarten Feto. This afternoon, at Mrs. Denton's home in Woolcombo Street, a garden fete is to be held in aid of tho funds of the Freo Kindergarten. During the years of its existenco this kindergarten has done excellent work, and it has a strong claim on the sympathies of tho public. During tho afternoon Mr. Hotron will givo a performance on one of his fine instruments, and recitations will bo civen by Mrs. Sutcliffo and Miss Gladys Cohen. W.C.T.U. Convention. The New Zealand Women's Christian Temperance Union is holding its annual convention in Wellington next week, when over forty delegates from different parts of. the Dominion will be present. A public reception will be hold in tho Town Hall on Wednesday, March 17, tnd the business meetings will be held in the Baptist Schoolroom, Vivian Street, from Tuesday 16th to AVednesday 24th inclusive. On Saturday, March 20, a garden party will, be held in Mr. Keeno's grounds at Island' Bay, kindly lent for tho occasion. The public meetings to bo held in the evenings will bo of special interest, and will bo addressed by several well-known speakers. At Palmcrston Hospital. Nurso Jamieson, of tho Palmerston North Hospital staff, has received an appointment as trained nurso at the Greymouth Hospital, and left to take up her new duties yesterday (says our Palmerston correspondent). Sho was farowelled by the members of tho nursing staff on Thursday night, the matron and others making eulogistic reference to , Miss Jamieson's good qualities, and the manner in which sho -had carried out her duties during tho three years , she had been with them. Progressive Euchre. On Thursday, night a progressive euchre party was given by Mrs. Phillip Isaac at her home on Wellington Terrace, in honour of Mrs. and Miss Hellaby, from Auckland. Mrs. Isaac wore a handsome frock of black sequined tulle and diamond.ornaments. Mrs. Hellaby wore a- frock of. black lace, over whito silk, with black velvet trimming;"arid Miss Hellaby wore an empire frock of pale blue ninon. Miss Kember won the ladies' first prize, and Dr. Anderson that given for the men. During the evening songs were given by Miss Daisy Isaac, Mrs. A. Anderson, Miss Newman, Miss Kember, Mr. Houghton, and Mr. Newman, and Dr. Isaac gave a recitation, . ( ~■•,.■ dr. TrubyKing's'Pet Notion; •• ■ ; Humanised milk for b'abies (says our Dunedin correspondent) seems to be coining into general use. It was reported yesterday at the Dunedin meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children that 134 babies were being fed on this milk. Masterton Notes. Perfect weather and a delightful garden radiant with flowers helped to make a groat success of tho tennis party given at "Toweet! , on Thursday by Mrs. W. H. Beetham—a party at which a large number of guests were present. Croquet and tennis were played by some, whilo other guests walked about tho lovely grounds admiring the gay show of flowers—especially a very fine display of petunias. Tea and coffee vrcta served in tho large summer-house. The hostess, who received her guests on the lawn, woro a frock of navy blue chiffon voile with trimming of ecru lace, a dark blue hat trimmed with roses, and a feather boa; Mrs. Norman Beetham woro a cream costume with merry widow hat; Mrs. G. Moore, black lace over whito silk, black hat; Mrs. Meredith, black messaline with black and white bonnet; Miss J. Meredith, cream Eton braided with black, and black hat; Mrs. Kummer, heliotrope muslin, and white hat; Mrs. Noble Campbell, black silk and black hat; Mrs. W. Wardell, white embroidered gown with black aud white hat; Mrs. Galway, black and white spotted colienne, and black hat; Mrs. W. H. Cruickshank, pale blue tailor-made and black hat with roses; Mrs. James, black silk frock and smart floral toque; Mrs. Arnot, dark green silk, and black straw hat with wings; Mrs. Hampton, black costume, and hat to match; Miss Hampton, brown shantung frock, and hat to match; Miss , Perry, pink muslin, and I brown hat-; Mrs. A. B. Laurence, blue silk muslin, and cream hat with roses; Mrs. H. G. Williams, black lace over white silk, with black hat; Airs. J. Perry black silk frock, and black plumed hat; Mrs. J. J. Maokersey, soft bluoeinpiro frock, with cream hat; Miss-Jackson, brown silk over pink foundation, and cream hat; Miss T. Jackson, white muslin, with Merry Widow hat; Mrs. WynnWilliams, cream Eton costume, and blue toquo with black wings; Mrs. J. B. Henry, pale blue floral muslin, and cornflower blue bat; Miss Meredith, saxe blue costume, and cream hat; Miss Moody, cream floral eolienno with cream hat; Miss Wolffe, pale pink empiro■ frock, and black plumed hat; Miss. Holmes, embroidered linen and white straw hat with silk niching; Mrs. H. Perry, cream costumo, and hat to match; Mrs. Hand-Newton, pink striped ninon, with green silk Vandykes, and cream haf trimmed with roses; Mrs. P. Cook, white embroidered silk muslin, and cerise hat with plumes; Mrs. Wilkin, black marquisette, and black feathered hat; Mrs. Hawke, pale pink silk, with black lace, and dark green rose-trimmed hat; Mrs. Payton, black satin charmeuso, and black'bonnet with white osprey; Miss Payton, pale pink floral muslin, and cream hat; Miss Macarn, navy blue silk trimmed with handsome ecru lace, and black hat; Miss Tully, heliotrope silk muslin, and merry widow hat; Mrs.,Summerell, blue shantung frock,' and black plumed hat; Miss Fowler, pale mauve, muslin,-and cream hat with mauve, niching; Mrs. Boddington, black and whito striped silk, with black and whito bonnet; Mrs. W. Mace, whito muslin, and brown hat with roses; Miss Elder, white linen and molo hat swathed with- tullo; Mrs. A. H. greCn linen frock, and burnt straw hat with roses; Mrs. C. E. Ramsdon, cream voilo and rose-trimmed hat; Miss ,7. Cameron, whito linen, and white hat; Mrs. J. Maclagan' (New Plymouth), pale blue floral muslin, with black hat. Mrs. D. Graham and Miss Payton aro visiting Wellington. Miss Elder (Waikanae) is spending a few days in Masterton. Mrs. 0. Cooper has returned home from a stay at Rona Bay. Mr. and Mrs. j. M'Bae, of Weraiti, Masterton, are at present visiting Wellington. . Mrs. Baird, of Brairimerton, arrived in Wellington, last evening. Mrs. S. Noble-Campbell and her two little boys have returned to Masterton, after somo weeks spent in Napier. Miss A. Jackson, of "Stonestead," is visiting friends in Masterton. Mrs. Hitchings, formerly of Masterton, is visiting Mrs. Boddington at "Newcombc." A number of people wero down at the wharf yesterday to say farewell to Mrs. Holmwood, who, with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ballance, left en route for EngTand by the Riverina.

Dr. P. Buck, who is among tlio candidates for the Northern Maori by-election, has not yet resigned his position as Nativo Health Officer, which lie will have to do before he can contest the seat. Musical circles will be interested to hear that Mr. Hamilton-Hodges, the well-known baritone singer, has decided to leavo New Zealand and take up his work in England, where he has had many tempting offers to settle. His final farewell concert in New Zealand will bo given in Wellington on Thursday, April IG, and arrangements are being made for Mr. Hodges to bo heard in somo of his greatest efforts with orchestral accompaniment. Mr. Frank J. White, who has recently taken over tho management of advertising for Messrs. Gordon and Goteh Proprietary, Limited, of this city, is well-known in Australian journalistic circles. Mr. White has followed literary and commercial pursuits in a number of the Commonwealth States, having recently been connected with the Melbourne "Ago." A very lively fancy dress dance was held last night at the Women Students' Hostel in aid of tho funds of tho University gymnasium. It was for women students only, and tho most amusing costumes were worn. Miss Appleton, who during her stay in Wellington has been the guest of Mrs. Cecil Jones and Lady Ward, returned to Australia by tho Bivcrina yesterday. Mrs. Edward Collett, who was removed from Johnsonyillc this week to undergo a serious operation in Wellington, is now°making progress towards recovery.