SOCIAL-AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 513, 21 May 1909, Page 3

SOCIAL-AND PERSONAL.

[Notices of Engagements and Weddings.— When reports of weddings and announce- , meats of . engagements are 6eut .to * "lioininica" for publication, the nanio and address of the'sender should be enclosed, * not for publication, but as an evidenco of , good faith. Otherwise the announcement!, cannot be published.] A Christohurch Pianist. Miss Katio Young, who is going over to Australia to'bo married to Mr. Winter Hall, the Cliristchurch actor, was accorded a very hearty farewell by. Cliristchurch musicians the other night at a concert in His Majesty's Thoatro. The audience, which filled the theatre to overflowing to wish her God-spiied and the enthusiasm with which she was received on making her appearance anc tho floral and other tributes presented to Miss Young during the evening by her pupils, the members, of the Musical Union, and thoso of the Cliristchurch Liedertafol, testified most eloquently to the high appreciation entertained of her ability as a musician. Her departure from our midst will be a distinct loss to music in Christchurch. That loss, however, is to soino extent likely —judging from tho high standard of Miss Rima Young's playing,' says a Christchurch paper—to bo minimised by her sister's more frequent, appearance on the' concert platform. • In the interval of the concert Miss Katio Young was, tho recipient'; of two presentations. Mr. Albert Kayo, tho president of the Musical Union, presented Miss Young, on behalf of the members of tho union, with a very handsome gold bangle having • the monogram of the union on' a shield in pearls. In doing.so Mr. Kayo spoke of the valuable services rendered by Miss Young to tho union as accompanist for some years, and Dr. Bradshaw added His quota of praise. Both 'gentlemen wished Miss Young every happiness in her future' career'.-' The members musically chorused thoir opinion as to Miss Young being "a jolly good fellow." This was followed by/ a presentation from, the Christchurch Liedertafol,' Miss Young having been the only lady during tho existence, of; that orgawsation to take'part in one of its concerts. The^ : presentation took the shape of a gold lyre, .'the emblem of the Licdertafel. The presentation was made by Mr. Kayo, as president of tho Liedertafel. : Guest Night at tho Y/lndsor. ' i ollowing out a custom .that has become very popular in Australia, the manager of tho Hotel Windsor has decided to* have a regular weekly "Guest Nigljt," and thefirst of these was . held last ovc-ning. A very good, menu had been prepared. The 'diningroom. was decorated--with white and pink chrysanthemums and foliage, . and tho high mantelpiece was draped!with red. and blue nags, , which served as a background. for masses of white chrysanthemums. A string band, stationed in the hall, played during dinner. , Several of the people staying in the house had made up. little dinner patsies, and ; the prettiest frocks . were . worn. Among thoso present were, Mrs. Donne, Miss Bristow, Miss Inglcbrook, Mrs. 6. Harkin, Miss Crichton-Imrie, Mrs. Needham, Mr. , and: MjsY Chaffey, Miss Barriett, Mrs. Rolles ton, Sir Kenneth Douglas, -Mrs. Stringer, and; Mrs. J. Milne 1 . The general impression of the guests was. that-:the vfirst "Guest 'Wight"' had been' a decided' success,' •and that'the next would probably be still nioro successful. _ V Performance of "Nlobe." . •/'/ Miss Jdardingc-Maltby's coming perform, ances of "iNiobo" promiso to bo more than usually attractive. So ardent arid numerous arejithe : would-be -actors and- actrcsses, that Miss Maftby is considering the possibility of a "double cast," that is, tho performers for one night to bo replacod by a ditforont set on the second night. It sounds arduous enough; and will certainly bo an interesting experiment. It may .be remembored by old play-goers, that Miss HardingeMaitby, who will play VNiobe," Queen of lhches. some time 8.C., was in the London production at the Strand Theatre. Curiously enough the costume she wore then she has preserved to this day. Mrs. Firth and Mrs. Ward-arostaying at Day's Bay House. Mis. Wallis is expected home from Roto-' rua on Saturday. . ' ( Mrs. Bristow, jvith her little daughter,v.is visiting, friends, in. Wanganui. v : The committee, of tho Women's Club meets at Miss Richmond's house this afternoon/ • Dr. and Mrs. VaUntine, with their, son and: daughter, are stiymg at Day's Bay House. • .' Mrs. David Ritchie,: from who •is. spending a .few days <in .Wellington, • is staying at Miss' Malcolm's. -- Mr. and Roland Robertson have taken' tho house in Hobson Street, lately occupied by Mr. F. Harvey. Mrs. H. R. Richmond and her two daughters are leaving by tho Main Trunk line to-day for a trip to Taupo and.Rotorua. The directors of. the Wellington Bowling Club are inviting members and their- lady friends, to a social,"to,be held in the club's pavilion on Juno 11. Mr. ahd Atrs. Walter Mantell, who returned a - few days • ago froiri •' a. trip to: Ro'••'.rua, are now staying With their children their, house in Aluritai for the holidays. A. pleasant farowoll tea was given'- yes-, •day, afternoon by Mrs. Florence, at her no on The Terrace, prior to her depare for Sydney by tho Ulimaroa.. Among se present were Mosdames Cass, Clous-. , Gibson,'Grimily, Kennedy, Lillicrap, and ner. '.',•■ isitors staying at Day's Bay House at cut,- are:/. Mrs. M'Rae, Mrs. .Grace 'eill, Mrs. J. f. Firth, Dr. and Mrs. hett, Dr. and' Mrs. Valintine, Misses ntino: (2), - Master Valintine,' Miss regor, and Master M'Ewan. pleasant tea was given at "Auchin- , Khandallah, on Wednesday by Miss el Reith. * Tea was served in tho dining«s3sta',. which ...was prettily decorated with, with whito and yellow chrysanthemums -and autumn leaves.; Music and a "telegraphic" competition occupied the time. The guest of tie afternoon was Miss Henderson, of Lyttolton.; Mr. R. M. Laing, Christchurch, arid Mr. Cuthbert, Norfolk Island, were also pfesent. . ■ ■/:.-/'■