SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 475, 6 April 1909, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs. Mallinson, There was , a good attendance last night at the concert given by three local musicians, in conjunction with Mr. and Mrs. Mallinson, among thoso present beiii" Sir Joseph and Lady Ward and Miss Ward, who camo with Miss Proiisc, Mr. and Mrs, Abbott, Mrs. M'Arthur, Mrs. and Miss Bcndall, and "Mrs. Cecil Kcbhell. Mrs. Mallinson looked very charming in a frock of gold scquinccl net made- over white chiffon, and draped at tho side. Tho audience was a very enthusiastic one, and followed each song with close attention. Sometimes, indeed, it was altogether too attentive, too conscientious in its close following of tho written words. When Mrs. Mallinson was singing that intensely ghastly and dramatic song, "A Blood-red Ring Hung Hound the Moon," one- would havo thought that every eye was following her wonderful facial expression, of tho horror that lies in words and music, but just as she came to ihe culmination of the tragedy, when one could hardly brcatho, came unfortunately the end of tho verse, ttio bottom of the page. "Over," said a note, and obediently, like a company of school children, the people in tho hall turned over the sheet to see what was coming next. There was a prolonged fluttering swish as scores of sheets were folded, and when they had settled down again, Mrs. Mallinson resumed tho thread of tho tragic talo, with a very broken effect, and one hoped that if that song wero to bo sung at her next concert it would seo tho whole tragedy through on one side of the page.

A Melbourne Women's Club, In view of the proposal to establish a women's club in Wellington, it is interesting to read that the Austral Salon' has issued its nineteenth annual report. This association of women has now about 150 members, and was the pioneer of all the women's clubs in Melbourne. It was founded by half a dozen press women, and was originally a literary club. It is now a many-sided institution without political aims. The society has always made a feature of philanthropic work, and its sewing guild made 258 garmeirts during the past year for different charitable institutions and a choral society has recently been added to its activities. The Countess of Dudley and Lady Gibson-Car-michael are its patronesses. Masterton Notes. Mrs. Guy Williams is spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs. Cecil Kebbell and her family have returned from Castle Point, where they have been visiting Miss Cameron. l Mrs. A. H. AVrightson, "Waipipi," has returned from Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Beard have changed their plans, and will not return' from England until the end of the year. Mrs. Hugh Williams and her little son are back at "Lansdowne," after spending a few days at Whakataki. The Te Nui Tennis Club had a perfect day on Saturday for their tennis. The lawns were in splendid order, and an excellent tea was provided by Mrs. Nevins, of "Anniedale." Mr. Mevins, who is president of the club, has been most energetic in furthering its success, and the numerous members and guests who were present last Saturday were a guarantee of the club's prosperous condition.

Miss Eileen. Ward is going up to Featherston, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Bidwill for Easter. Mrs. Bhuidell, from Nelson, is coming to Wellington'this.week,, and will bo the guest of Miss Turner at Kelburne. ■ Mrs. G. P. Donnelly has been in a very bad state of,health for some time (writes our- Hastings correspondent). Her illness is causing her friends vory serious auiiety. Mrs. Chatfield gave a little morning tea yesterday for Mrs. Houghton, of Auckland, who leaves on Thursday by the Paparoa for England. This afternoon Mrs. T. Ward is giving a farewell tea for Mrs. Houghton at her home on tho Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Campbell, of Wellington, and "Miss Abbott, of Paraparaumu, havo booked passages for Sydney by the Manuka, next Thursday. At Sydney they will join the Zeiten, which' will leave for Europe on April 17. At St. John's Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon Mr. W. G. Sperring, of Wanganui, was married -to Miss Agnes Annie M'Niven, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M'Niven, of Hawera. At the conclusion of the Endeavour Class meeting in connection with the Church of Chmt, Vivian Street, last evening, the opportunity was taken to make suitable presentations and references to Miss Richards, who is leaving soon for a trip to England, and Miss Gertie Richards, who is shortly to be married. Mr. Franklyn (chairman), on behalf of the choir, Ladies' Aid Society, and Endeavour Class, paid a fitting, tribute to Miss Gertie Richards's long and unselfish service to the Church, and wished, her long life and happiness in her future life. Miss Craig, and Mr. George Gray, also spoke. The chairman then presented her with a handsome silver cako stand and jam spoons. Mr. R. B. Davis, on behalf of the teachers of the Bible School, next presented 'Miss Richards with a handbag, wishing her bon voyage and safe' return. The recipients suitably replied.