SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1209, 18 August 1911, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

An "At Home" at Bishops:ourt. A most enjoyable "at liome" was given last oveoing at . Bishopscourt by the Anglican Bishop of Wellington .(Dr. Sprott) and Mrs. Sprott, at which their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Islington were the guests of honour. The rooms were arranged with quantities of beautiful spring flowers, daffodils, vioiets, and wattle, and a band played delightfully during tlio evening. Mrs. Sprott, who, with Dr. Sprott, was assisted in receiving guests by her daughter, Mrs. Coleridge, and by her sister Miss Campbell, wore a frock of soft silver grey. Mrs. Coleridge v/ns in cream satin, and Miss Campbell was in black satin with a sequinned overdress of ninon. I.ady Islington wore a l'rock of black satin 'with an overdress of jetted ninon, .1 touch of warm colour being given by tho flowers she wore. The jewels worn were diamonds. Miss Siapleton-Cotton was in emerald green satin with toucKes of white; Mrs. Fergusson, white satin; Mrs. Godlev, black velvet vitli gold embroideries. Archdeacon Harper and Mrs. Harper were among tbose present, as wero the Rev. Mr. S.vkes and Mrs. Sykcs,- the Rev. A. Tobin, Mr. ?jid Mts. E. Hadfieid, Mrs. Blackbnrne, Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan and Miss Duncan. Miss C'oates, Mrs. and Miss Meatayer, Professor and Mrs. Salmond, Dr. and Mrs. Newman, Miss Holmes, tho Misses Coleridge (2), Miss England, Mr. and. Mrs. Shirtcliffe, Mrs. Massey, Mr. and. Mrs. A. do B. Brandon, Mrs. Larnach, Mr. and Mrs. Balcombe Brown, Miss Fancourt, the Rev. Mr. Eansell, Miss Mary. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Wiiberfoss, Mrs. Chatfield, Miss Greenwood, Professor and Mrs. Rankine Brown, Mrs. Findlay, Mr. and !Mi?sS Harcouvt, Mr. James Allen, M.l'., Captain Estcourt, A.D.C., Captain M'Dougall, A.D.C., Mr. E. Andfcrson and Dr. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Barraud, Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff, tho Rev. Mr, Compton, tlie E«v. Mr. Mutter, and the Rev. H. Williams. Hutl Cinderella Dance, The third and last of tlirse series 'of dahces,•:awlays looked forward-to with so much pleasure, was hold last night at Hutt, and in spite of the unwelcome r sli T,as a gi' p at" success, although'many ot tlve guests from towu were, afraid to vonture.' Tho committee, who worked very hard, aro to be congratulated upon the success of their efforts. The supper tables were beautifully decorated with spring flowers. Tho stage, arranged as a urawmg-room, • was occupied bv. the chaperonea, amongst whom were Mrs. Bathcone, wearing black net over white satin, with gold trimming; Mrs. J. Rose, black, with handsome black and emerald satin coat ;• Mrs. Aljport, grey .silk; Mrs. Hav-, ward, black tilk; Mrs. Bridge, black; and Jus. Jones, black silk voile.- Amon" tiose present were: Miss Rathbone, wear-' nig white satin with ninon overdress; Miss Wiiso:l. blue satin with ninon tunic; Miss AYelcb, black cbiffon taffetas, 1 cream .lace, and emerald trimming; Miss Allport, white satin; Miss Bodmin, blue if. Amongst others present were the Misses Humirey, Rathbone (2), Wyinks. & Bailie, StuartVi i >, Heatou. BuswoJl, w Hammond (Rangitikei, U^llin n ison,_Parsons, Brown, Kirkcaldie, ¥ es ! l ; s '' Strauchon, Wilson, w (2), Schmidt; . H-iyirard, Stevens. 'Sr m Wef<oi Arf Am ° n But- , b i'i v ?' Wsnwr, Chesaey (2), Litch1 B u wn (2) ' Kirkcaldie, rt' C ' allf, n d «r, Hoynos, Evers, Swiul dell,-Flower, Buswell. Another demonstration of paper-bag rf T™ 1 > SS H^hilwood! 1 <jas Company in-tho Sjdnev Street Schoolroom, a considerable number ol people being present. Cutlets J ™£. liv « r and bacon, baked rabbu stewed pears, and custard were all cooked 1® paper-bags, to tbo grea? fn terest of those present. " jriss Rosina Buckman has joined tlm ranks of the Mclba Opera CompanJ- as a principal. 1 J aa Mr. Edward Newman, M.P., with Mrs. and Miss 'Newman, are staying for the session at Aorangi House, Mulgrave Street. The engagement i Sj announced of Miss Fn Z F ' xv At l'r e S r ne " u Wakt ?' Co, -V ton • 7.m • n ' »' formerly of Irifj Farm, leildmg, and now of Canada. „ % s -, F >sh- widow of the late Mr. H &. Fish, a former M.P. for Dunedin, and several times Mayor of the citv, died a few- days ago. Tho deceased 'lady was sixty-four years of age. It is fifteen years since her husnand passed away. A demonstration of paper-bag cookery with the New Perfection Oil Cooking btoves will be given in the showrooms of Messrs. E. W. Mills and Co., Victoria btr&et, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. These ■ stoves are said to be first-class cookers, and are clean, economical, aiul effective. The demonstration will commence at 2 30 p m each day, and afternoon tea will be pro! vided. 1 Mrs. Ferausson is a guest at Government Housb. The Terrace End Bowling Club, Palraerston, held its annual ball last night in the Municipal Hall, when there were over 200 proplo present, the function proved most enjoyable from everv point Tt w-' if"' 3 ' i oll6 '' C - M'Grath, v n r'' and ,P; r st »bbs-were painsa .most efficient secretary. Extras were i P w yC Tr f 3 ' alul Misses llcm■ng, Fenton, and Goldfinch. [Reports of any kind should bo sent as early as possible after the event to which they relate, otherwise thev are of little use for purposes of this column.] Ladies will be interested to note that Mrs. Rolleston has just received from England a very large assortment H nir Goods, made of the best quality Ehgljii, hair, including switches suitable for hair dressing in th« newest styles, wbicli each purchaser will bo taught gratis. Goods sold at English prices, 25G Lambton Quay opp. The Economic.