SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1242, 26 September 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

At Newtown Park. Yesterday was a typical spring day and \ewtown Park looked particularly green and spring-like. A groat many people were present lo witness the review new there during tho alternoon. When his Excellency tho Governor and lady Islington arrived they were welcomed by a royal salute and Lord Islington then inspected the troops, after which tho march past in column took plaoo. Lady Islington was wearing a crimson cloth costume, a black ostrich bon, and a burnt straw hat, with black ospreys. Miss SlapletonCotton was also in a crimson costume and oyster-coloured toque. Lady Ward wore a long sealskin coat over a black velvet costume and a black toque with Coronation blue plumes. Mrs. Godley was in n black velvet costume, a navy blue hat with shaded blue roses, and a feather boa. The Orphans. Very enjoyable was tho entertainment Riven" by th.3 "Orphans" in the Sydney Street , Schoolroom on Saturday, when they held their "ladies' evening." Tho audieiice was a very large one and their host's had gone to an infinite amount of trouble in order tht the evening might be a thoroughly delightful one. Apparently there was no doubt to be entertained upon that score, for every item met with an encore and, owing lo that', it was .1 late hour before the evening was concluded. The hall had been prettily decorated and all the arrangements were in tho hands of an energetic committee and tho secretary, Mr. Keenan. Dr. Izard, chief orphan, presided, and as his contribution to the programme, save a "Talk to Children." Others contributing were: Messrs. Gawthorue, Robertson, Tingey, Norton, Parker, Clarkson, Gardiner, Girdlestone, . Warren, Lawson, Major, Goudie, Hiitton, Hollow, Carr, and Bloy.. The selections given by the Orphans' orchestra, under the direction of.Mr. Bloy, were also greatly enjoyed. Supper was handed round during an interval. A Presentation. Tho touching staff of the Mcthodisi , Tree Kindergartens met at Mirs Waterhouse's home last evening, in Moeller Street, to bid' farewell to Miss Schmidt, the lal'e principal, who leaves on Friday to take up an appointment in Christchurch. Miss Uarlick, the senior student, on behalf of the staff, presented Mi»s Schmidt.with a very pretty gold brooch as a farewell gift and as some slight token of the Tegavd in which they held her. A Singer of the Ngapuhi. A singer who holds the rank of 'a princess of tho famous Ngapuhi tribe of New Zealand, Madame Peara Nene, has been on a visit to Sydney (writes the "Daily Telegraph"). She has fc*en for some time past a resident of London, where her husband lives, and has appeared at the Crystal Palace and Queen's Hall. Her unusual voice has attracted considerable attention there. It is really of robust tenor quality, and though sho is ablo to produce a beautiful silvery soprano, this. is. accomplished only.', when she sings falsetto, so that her natural range is tenor. Indeed, her compass is the phenomenal one of three octaves. She is ablo to. descend to the A of the bass clef, then ascend to tho high soprano. 'Madarr.e Nene's voice, Mr. Alfred Hill states, exemplifies a theory that he has always held, that the Maori voices are all naturally within the tenor and bass compasses. It is CETtainly remarkable to hair a woman interpreting "I'll Sing Thto Songs of Araby," and other music of that kind in tha voice of a lyric tenor. Madame Nene, who speaks English perfectly, and in soft, liquid accents, sings with much temperament. She was' - born at the Bay of Islands, boing a descendant of the Celebrated Maori chieftain, Tamati Waka Nene. Mrs. Barton at tho Y.W.C.A. Vestorday afternoon, in connection with the "At Homes" that are held at the Y.W.C.A. rooms in Herbert Street, Mrs. Helen Bavton gave nn interesting address upon the social work done by women in some of tho cities at Home. Glasgow was especially instanced in connection with the efforts that are being mado lo reduce the infant mortality. Since the Glasgow Infant Mortality Committee had taken the work in hand tho deaths had very greatly decreased. She also touched upon the work dono in teaching tho young women who aro engaged in mills and factories the necessary knowledge of domestic economy. Mrs. Barton is a very interesting speaker, and her address was appreciated by those- present. Mrs. M'Clay presided, and. at the close of I'ho lecture, tea was handed round by members of the Y.W.C.A.

Invitations have been issued by hia Excellency .the Governor and Lady Islington for a reception to bo held at Government Houso on October 7. . Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Mcnzies, and Miss Greenwood aro holdiing '.in "At Home" on Friday in the Sydney Street Schoolroom to meet Mrs. Helen Barton, of Glasgow. Nest Thursday.is "Club Afternoon" at the Pioneer Club', and Lady Ward and Lady Findlay will be the guests of honour. Miss Hayward (Mastorton) left for Christchurch last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Skeet (Carterton) are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. ftevhs (Annadale) are paying a brief visit to Carterton, after which they intend coming to town. Miss Dnigan (Wanganui). who has been visiting friends in South Peatlverston. arrived in Wellington last evening, whero she will spend a few days baforo returning to her home. Invitations have been issued by I'he Actiiig-Cliineso Consul, Mr. Shah, for an "At Ifome" to bo bold to-morrow at the Consulate, liurnell Avenue. Tho guests of honour will be the newly-arrived Con-siil-Geuni'al, tho Hon. C. i'. Lanchu and Mrs. Lanchu. THE AHTS OP THE HAIRDRESSER. Tho artistic and effective Coifaur triumphs, including transformations, toupees, switches, curls, etc., on view at Miss M'Gee's Toilet Salon, i Willis Street, aro the result of long study and experience. These aids to beauty and fashion are constructed of finest first quality hair, and can l>o arranged in half a" dozen different styles to harmonise with the features of the wearer. All diseases of the scalp skilfully treated. Advice gratis.—Advt. Weddings—Beautiful shower bouquets for bruts arid bridesmaids. Only fho choicest of flowers used, combined with artistic arrangement. Specially packed to ensure safe delivery, and Kent to any part, of tho Dominion. Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street (Fl&rist to Hie Excellency Lord Islington).