SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1202, 10 August 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Civil Service Ball. / It is many years since there has been a Civil Service ball in Wellington, and no doubt that fact partly accounted lor the large amount of interest taken in the ball which was giren in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last evening under the auspices of 'the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Civil Service Association. It was undoubtedly, a most successful function, no effort banns been spared that could in any way add to tlie enjoyment of those attending it. If anything, the floor was somewhat crowded for- dancing, but that, was a fault that remedied itself as the evening advanced. Probably every branch of the CJivri bervlce was represented, and apologies lor absence (owing to Parliamentary or other important engagements) were received from the Ministers of the Crown, who had hoped to have been present. The chamber, with its shaded lights and. decorations of lycopodium studded with scarlet poppies, presented a very charming appearance, the white .wails ■of the room forming an excellent background for such light- and graceful de-corations-decorations which were not altogether unfamiliar to some of those present. Tho landing outside the room, and all along the corridor, had been carpeted in crimson, with clumps of bamboo and palms, forming pleasant little sit-ting-out places for those not dancing, while quantities °f gaily-coloured bun - ing draped the pillars and staircase*. Supper was served at one end of tho long corridor, the tables being. prettily arranged with whito narcissi >n. slyer vase:, and°with knots of pale blue ribbons. Mr. J. Godbcr was responsible for the arrangements, and for an excellent supper. Among those present were Mrs. ■ balniond, wearing black satin with a berthe of jewelled lace; Mrs. Burnett, m white satin with an overdress of black ninon, Mrs. R. W. Holmes, green silk with an overdress of black lace; Miss Fowlds, in palest yellow satin with an overdress of ninon and handsome embroideries; Miss May Fowlds, white frock with touches of blue; Mrs. Tewsley, black satin, with an overdress, of sequmned net; Mrs. Corhss, emerald satin with a tunic dress of black embroidered ninon; Mrs. Da 1. jpncot silk, veiled with mole-coloured ninon and jewelled embroidery; Mis= Tewsley, whito satin with tunic tock of floral ninon; Miss Burne t, cream satin with gold embroideries; Miss Alison Burnett, white charaeuso with a tunic dress of fisher net; J Irs.. W. Balse, Mirk velvet; Mrs. Allport, silver grey figured velvet frock relieved with cream lace; Mrs. "H. Pollen, black velvet with voice of cream lace embroidered in silver, Mrs Herdman, white satin with an overdress of blue ninon edged with deep embroidery; Miss Osborne-Gibbes, white charmouse satin with pearl embroidery} Mrs. B. Wilson, white crepe de chine with touches of black; Mrs. J. P. Luke, black velvet relieved with Maltese lace; Miss Luke, whito silk with jewelled overdress of ninon; Miss Whitcorabe (debutante), white satin trimmed with lace and silver embroidery; Miss K-apley, pink satin with crystal embroideries and fringe; Miss Devine, pretty frock of white satin; Miss K. Smith, heliotrope satin with tunic "of ninon and jewelled embroideries; Miss IkcEwan. black velvet and cream lace berthe, Miss Peat, pale green satin with silver passementerie; Miss Olive. Moves, black velvet with aluminium trimming; Miss Zohrab, black velvet and silver trimming; Miss Quitter, ceriso satin with overdress of mole-coloured ninon; Miss Charlesworth, cream satin; Mrs. J. Fuller, palo yellow satin with panels of gold floral tissue; Mies Holmes, vliifc satin veiled with not; Miss Olive Smith,, grey satin with oven'res; of ninon and touches of cerise; Mrs. Nathan, green satin with an overdress of embroidered ninon; M iss Van Staveren, heilotropo satin with tunic frock of ninon and embroidery; Miss Winder, blue satin frock; Miss Price (Auckland) green satin with silver trimming; Miss Clark, black velvet; Mrs. Montgomery, black velvet: Miss Tibhits (Australia), blue satin with an overdress of Jbhck silk net; Miss Roskrudge, black velvet; Mi<s Lenno.t, emerald ninon over old gold satin. There were also present: Professor Salmond. Messrs. G. Allport, H. Pollen, P. Corliss. A. L. Herdman. M.P., Lauronson, M.P., G. Hogbcn, W. B. Montgomery, Osborne-Gibbe.s. Burnett'. Dall, and very many others. Messrs. J. D. Avery and F. W. Crombie (joint secretaries) aro to be congratulated imon the success of the ball upon which they had expended much arduous work.

A Farewell Party. A_ correspondent from Stratford writes Mat on.Thursday afternoon last Mrs. A. Prentis gave a very eniovablo "euchre party at her residence in Portia. Street for the purpose of bidding farewell to her many friends before leaving for a sis months holiday in Australia. Mr=. Prentis was vice-president of tho Ladies' Croquet Club, and will be much missed, as she was always ready to assist in many nseful ways when called upon, and was very popular. Mrs. Prentis received b<>r guests in a handsome gown of black sillc taffetas, trimmed with.Maltese lace. Mrs Cate, her daughter, who helped to* receive the guests, wore a frock of coronation blue union with cream lace vest over silver tunics. The euchrt tables wcrt arranged in the drawing-room, which was prettily decorated with suowflakes violets, and maidenhair fern for tho occasion.

A very dainty afternoon tea was provided by the hostess, after which Mrs. Prentis was presented by the ladies of Stratford with a handsome silver watch asd stand and diver-mounted cnt-glass smelling salts as a mark of their esteem and of tho regret they felt at her departure. The prizes for tho cuchro were won by Mrs. Dinde first, Mrs. L. Riera second, and Miss Moore consolation prize. Among those present were: 51rs. Porritt! wearing black silk crepe-de-chine and black toque; Mrs. Meek (Hawera), navy costume, large black bat with silver band; Mrs. Arden, green tweed costume, plumcoloured toque; Mrs. M'lvay. "Harris" tweed costume and brown toque; Mrs. Dingle, heliotrope tweed costume and black toque; Mrs. King, navy costume, smart, navy hat; Mrs. J.ißobson, grev tweed costume, hat en suite; Mrs.' G~. Hobbs, now coat and skirt and black hat; Mrs. Riera, prune tweed costume with toque of prnno silk, trimmed with copper-coiour wings; Miss King, tweed costume, large black hat; Miss Dingle, purplo tweed coat and skirt and "Maud Rallidav" hat trimmed with pink roses; Miss O'Brien, brown Harris tweed costume and large black hat with stiff !<i>ps of coronation blue silk.

Ladiea will bo interested to nolo that Mr« Rollestou has just received from England a ver.v large assortment of fl u j r Goods, made of tho best quality English hair, including switches suitable for hairdressing in the newest styles, which each purchaser will be taught gratis. Goods Bold at English prices, 2oC Lambton (juay, opp. The Economic.

States our Palmerston correspondent:— One more of our very oldest pioneer settlers passed away at eight o'clock yesterday morning- -Mrs. Matilda Mount Wcekes-at the age of 84 rears. The deceased lady came to New Zealand in ISo7 mtho sailing ship Soleut, landing at Lyttelton. After about five years spent in Canterbury, Mrs. Weekes and her husband removed to the North Island, and settled in the Hawke's Bay district. They remained 23 years in that province, .-.iter which the family came to Palmerston, where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Weekes was predeceased by her husband (Mr. J. B. B. Weekes), who was a well-known resident of Palmerston ui tho early days. A family of one son and two- daughters remain, tho ton being Mr. A. J. Weekes, of Hunterville, who is well-known in athletic circles. The daughters aro Mrs. H. M. lung, of New Plymouth, and Miss Weekes, of Palmerston. Mrs. Weekes lived to bo a great grandmother, and was held in the deepest affection and respect by her relatives and all who knew her.

Miss Sinclair (Dunedin) is staying with her sister, Mrs. Reading. Miss Harrison (Wellington) is leaving at the en<l of the month lor Suva. Mrs. P. Selig and Mts. Cowliskaw (Christchurch) were passengers by the Sydney boat yesterday. Mrs. J. Handel, who accompanied her husband on' a visit to Sydney, returned to Wellington yesterday «by the Manuka. Mr. and Mrs. Finch, returned yesterday to Wellington from a visit to Australia. Mr. Sidey, M.P., and Mrs. Sidey came up from the south yesterday, by the Maori. A meeting of the To Pani Club was held on Tuesday evening at the Y.W.C.A. Rooms, Manners Street. Miss Holmes presided, and a most enjoyable lecture'on "Pictures of Italy" was given by Dr. Kato Hogg, who also showed some beautiful copies of pictures described in tho lecture.

Mr. and Mrs. Rainbow (Wairoa), with Miss Rainbow, axe in town for a few days. Miss Rainbow leaves for England tnis week, where she intends to take up hospital nursing. Mrs. and Miss' Perry, of "Sulphir Wells," Mastcrton, have returned to their home after a. brief visit to town. Miss Katie Morrison (Blairlogie) has been spending a day or two in Wellington. Mrs. Herdraan, of Hamilton, who has been on a visit to Wellington, left for Auckland early in the week. The engagement is announced of Miss Louise Knox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Knox, of Napier, to Mr. G. Horgan, son of Mr. G. Horgan, of Taranaki. A most enjoyable and successful danco was held in the New Century Hall last evening by the Brooklyn Harriers. Very complete arrangements had been made for the enjoyment of those attending, the secretaries, Mr. E. A, Shaw and Mr. J. T. Don having left nothing undone that could in any way add to it. Mcsdames■ Wright, Couzens, and' Frost .were the chaperones. Mrs. Prentis (Stratford) leaves for Sydney next Thursday on a six months' visit. Miss Clifford, who'' has been visiting Sydney, returned to Wellington yesterday bV the Manuka.