SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1813, 28 July 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Bothamloy and her daughter, Mrs. English, arrived in Wellington from Hamilton on Friday. Mr, E. H. Abbott (AucHand) and Miss Abbott left Wellington on Thuiisday by the Eemuera for England. Mrs. Ritchie (AuoHand) mas a passenger by tho Remuera for London. Mrs. J. M. Williamson, of Hawera, formerly of Wanganui, is about to make a tour of Canada, the United States, Great Britain, and tie Continent. Miss Lily Logan (Palmerston North) is staying with her sistor, Mrs. Henry Hall. v At the conclusion of the Competitions demonstration in Mastorton on Friday night, t'he president, Dr. Cook, made a presentation of two books to the Misses Rita Hoar and Winnie Logan, for having attended to the refreshment arrangements for the competitors and committee throughout tho competitions. Mr. and Mrs. John Sturrock (Blenheim) and family, of Napier, left Auckland on Friday by tho Niagara for Vancouver. Mrs. F. Rhodes (Timarui), who has been visiting Wanganui, left on Friday en route For the south. An operetta, "Snow White and the Seven Dwiarfs," was staged, in tho. Assembly Hall, Wanganui Technical College, on Friday night. The story was founded on one of Grimm's Fairy Tales, and naturally was food for mud pleasure on the part of the children. The marriage took plaoe at Woodville on Thursday of Miss Ruby Rogers, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Rogers, formerly of Mastorton, to Mr. Richard George Smith, of Hastings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Wairarapa.

A meeting of the Karori Ladies' Literary and Debating Girolo was. held on Thursday, July 24, at Miss Hart's home in Campbell Street. The subject for debato was: "Tho higher education of girls—waa it bensficial or detrimental?" Tho meeting was almost unanimous that, as home, lifo was mot benefited by higher education, it was detrimental. ' The meeting of the Wellington College Old Girls' Literary Club, which was postponed from last week, was' held at the Girls' College on Saturday night, when a pleasant evening was spent. Browning's "Pippa Passes had been prepared for reading, and those present took parts. At the next meeting, which will be held 'as usual on Saturday next, August 2, it has been decided to have a Kipling evening, and it is hoped all who can will bring selections from his works, and eo assist in making the meeting a success.

When a child's hair shows signs of weak growth, the mother should at once consult Mrs. Rolloston. An expert examination will bo made, and free advice given on the proper care and treatment.* Palmerston Weddlna. The wedding took place in St. Paul's Methodist Church, Palmerston, on Thursday of Mr. Leonard E. Bassett, well known in Rugby Union circles, eldest son of Mr. W. G. Bassett, of Wanganui, ,and Miss Jossio Dalziel, third daughter of Mrs. Dalziel, of College Street East, ono of Palmorston's pioneer residents. Tho bTide, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Andrew Dalziel, was attended by her two sisters, Misses G. and M. Dalziel, as bridesmaids. Mr. George M'Caul, of Wanganui, acted as best man, and Mr. J. Dalziel as groomsman. Rev. F. W. Boys conducted the ceremony, and Mr. A. Tregurtha officiated at the OTgan. A reception was held at Mrs. Dialziel'a residence, after tho marriage service. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett left for their homo in Wanganui by motor, amid many good wishes for their future happiness. Among the guests at the ceremony was the bride's grandfather. Mr. Laurenson, sen., who is 87 years of age, and still enjoys good health,

Concert in Aid of a Library, • The concert and danco 'arranged by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. W. M'Kenzie, held at tho Taita Hail on Wednesday last in aid of the local public school children's library and prize fund, was the most successful that has been held in the district for many yeans. The hall was very prettily decorated with trailing ferns, bunting, and evergreens, relieved with pink and white roses. The conceit programme pleased the large audience. It was opened by Mrs. W. Reynolds, who played' an overture, and later on contributed songs; monologues and pattor-duets were contributed by Mrs. Sullivan, Messrs. O. Bongo, Millier, Wiseman, Isaacs, Lockycr, and Simpson, A. Smith, and Sims. Messrs. Millier, Taylor, Simpson, and Mesdames Reynolds, Running, and Miss Keinble were the aooompanisits. The danco, which followed the concert, was also much enjoyed.

Social Gathering. A pleasant social gatheringwas held in Godber's Rooms, Courtenay Place, Friday evening bv somo 70 members and friends of the Order of the Star of the East. During the evening Mr. J. Thompson, of Auckland, gave a short address, outlining briefly the past coming of great teachers in the world's history. He alsfl pointed to tho signs of the times, as indicating the necessity for the arising of another Liberator of mankind, who could speak as one having authority, and who would point tho way to a higher moral, social,and religious ideal. In brief, to usher m the dawn of a new age. A programme of songs ancl musical items was contributed by Mesdames Easson, Redstone, Fo»arty, Mitchell, Miss Slade, and Messrs. Okey. S. Rankin, and Searle.

Y.W.C.A. in Auckland. The lecture hall at the Auckland YWC A. now building was crowded on Thursday night, when tho annual meeting nf tho Young Women's Christian Association was held. The front seats of the hall were occupied by workers carrying banners And OWI6T inuiodtions of tlie <liiferent classes of work undertaken under tlie auspices of the association. During the collection theso marched m procession round the hall. Mir. A. C. Caughey presided The annual report was Tead in sections by different ladies. Mrs. I'acey read the report of tlie administration department; Mrs. Perry, house and lunch room reports; Mrs. Hill, religious department; Miss Stone, educational department;' Miss Carruthers, social department; Miss Morrison, club committee; Miss Moore, Guild of Helpers; Mrs. W. T. Smith, social clubs; and Mrs. Dettmann, national department. The following were elected members of tho committee Mesdames J. M'K. Gcddes (president), Buttle, lvidd, Knight, Wiseman, Perry, Gilbert, Admn Jones, and Ungnall.

New Zealand-Australian Wedding. The marriage of Mr. Arthur H. Greaves, of Upukarau Station, Hawera, New Zealand, with Miss Leah May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Froomo, of Pittsburg, and Oirey Bay, took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral (Sydney) on Wednesday evening, July 9. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. J. Noble, assisted by the Rev. C. H. Clark. Tho brido, who was given away by lier father, wore white satin, with filigree silver ribbon and orange blossoms, and a bride's cap of crops do Chine, trimmed with lino lace and orange blossoms. The beautiful sheaf bouquet of lilies-of-thc-valloy was, with, a gold bag and ostrich feather boa, the gift of tho bridegroom. The bridesmaids were the Misses Margery and Audrey Scott>Young, who wore white satin charmouse with ninon tunics, trimmed with fino sequined lace, also crepe do chine caps trimmed with tiny roses and laoo. Their white satin muffs, trimmed with violets and gold pondants, were tho gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Edgfir Fraser was best man. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Froomo entertained their guests at Petty's Hotel, and later in the evening Mr." and Mrs. Arthur Greaves left in their motor for their honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was of brown cloth, with touches of pale blue silli, and a velvot hat to match.

Opening of the Y.W.C.A. Annexe. That one of tho aims of the Y.W.C.A., that of providing a home for girls who liavo to earn their own living and are strangers to this city, is supplying a need lias been ovidenoed. Threo years ago tho association mado the venture of acquiring a house in Maodonald Crescent suitable for a hostel, and within a year additions were mado to tho building. Now, within a somewhat longer period, an annexe to tho hostel has been acquired, its main purposo being to provide a home for girls who are engaged during the day, and wish to "batcli" instead of to board; . It is on tho side of tho road opposite to tho hostel, and can provide accommodation for twenty-eight girls. The bedrooms are delightfully airy, and have been simply, but attractively, furnished, w'hilo, from quite a number, can be obtained a wide-spreading view over the red roofs to the green rounded hills beyond tliio city, broken by fascinating glimpses of tho intervening harbour. Naturally, as tho girls who wish to "batch" will got their own meals . (although those wfao wish it may obtain them at the hostel itself), much interest was taken in the kitchen and its arrangements. With a hugo rango as well as a gas-cooker, it would seem as though enough provision were made for cooking, although if the whole of the twentyeight inmates (when they all arrive) want to cook at once, the situation might 1)0 slightly mixed. However, that is a somewhat unlikely situation. Tho rent paid by the girls is six shillings a week, and no doubt two girl friends would find it a very suitable arrangement to rent a room in this way. Mis.? Dunlop, lady superintendent of the hostel, Mrs. Webster, Miss M'Lean, and Miss Birch . received tho many visitors, and Mrs. W. F. Massey briefly declared it open,, after an introductory speech, in which sho outlined tho growth of tho hostel movement was made by Mrs. Webster. After a tour of inspection had been made by everyone, afternoon tea was provided in tho dining room of the hostel, and tho Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, mads a speech dealing with the important need that was met by the hostel and its newly-opened annexe. ,Miss Massey accompanied Mrs. Masscv, and among those present were Mrs. H. D. Bell, Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Mrs. Denniston, Mrs. Hino,.Mrs. Guthrie, Miss Hine. Mrs. A. R, Atkinson, Mrs. Menzies, Mre. Miles, Mrs. Dawson, Miss Lockie, Mrs. Whyto, Mrs. Hoby, Miss Agnes M'iLean, Mrs. Campbell, Greenwood, Mrs. Garland, Miss Kohn, and very many others.

I A Gift Afternoon Tea. A gift afternoon tea in aid of the handkorchief and d'oyley stall in connection with tho Boys' Institute Bazaar was given on Saturday afternoon by Mesdames J. Christie, W. T. J. Morton, and S. Horner in Messrs. Charles Begg and Co.'s showroom in Manners Street. A very enjoyable hour or so was spent by the many guOsts, and an excellent musical programme was contributed to by Mrs. Crossley, Mrs. H. Gilmer, Miss Bell, Mr. Dukes, Miss M'Donald. Not tho least of the items were a number of gramaphone selections, in which everyone was delighted to hear once more Madame Kirkby Lunn, as well a 9 distinguished artists who have never wandered to this country. Mrs. Cronin, who told fortunes in a side room, was kept busily employed by many w*ho sought to anticipate the future. Tho soft light falling through the leaded windows and the little tables, with their vase 3 of scarlet camellias, set ready for tea, made a pretty colour picture in tho large showroom, A largo collection of handkerchiefs, d'oyleys, and afternoon tea cloths was the result of the afternoon. Mrs. Christie wore a sown of vieux rose silk trimmed with lace; Mrs. Horner was in soft grey silk, Quito a number of similar entertainments have been arranged to take placo foT the forthcoming bazaar, and it Should reap a large harvest in this way.

Y.W.C.A. Notes. Fourteen students in the first aid course of St. John Ambulanco sat for examination on Thursday afternoon at the Young Women's Christian Association. Dr.- Bowerbank wasl the examiner. A course of lecturcs on homo nursing will begin on August 7. Theso will take place on Thursday afternoons at 3.15 o'clock, arid will bo open to non-members. Any young woman may enter for this course. The first aid is not a necessary preliminary. Enrolments will be mado at tlie Y.W.C.A. Violets arranged in dainty posies or pretty Violet boxes; delightful gifts for friends; delivered or mailed anywhere in Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist. SG Willis Street—Advt.

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