WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2206, 20 July 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. An "At Homo" at Arlki-toa. On Saturday afternoon tho officials of the different branches of tho New Zealand Political Reform League, and the Reform members of Parliament and their wives aud daughters, wero the guests of Mrs._ W. F. Massey at an r 'at home," which was given at "Arikitoa" for the' Reform League delegates who have been sitting in conference during the greater part of last week. Spring flowers and beautiful flowering not plants of cinerarias decorated the largo drawing-room, and with cheery fires burning and the soft glow from shaded lights;'the chilliness of the outside atmosphero was quite forgotten, for the time being. Afternoon tea was set in the room adjoining the billiardroom,'the table having.been arranged with ' yellow jonquils and smilax. >\ string band played delightful music. The guests were received by the Prime Minister and Mrs. Massey, the latter wearing a gown_of grey silk, with Oil-' ental embroideries. Miss Massoy was in a'frock of duck-egg blue crepe, aud Miss ' Goiv, a visitor from Auckland, who is staying at "Ariki-toa," wore white silk with pretty embroideries. Among those who were present were the Hon. James Allen and Mrs. Allen, the Hon. A. L. Herdman and Mrs. Herdman, tho Hon. W. Fraser, Mrs. H. D. Bel], Mrs. IVM. B. Fisher,, Mrs. Haslam (Christchurch), Mrs. Fisher (Blenheim), Mrs. Suisted (Wanganui), Mrs. Wylio (Auckland), Mr. G. Hall, Miss Baddoley, Mrs. J. Massey, Mrs. Earle, sen., Mrs. Mackny, Mrs. J. Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Von. Haast, Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. Hine, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Mrs. and Miss .Field, Mr. C. B. Morison,, Mrs. Isaac Clark, Mr. W. Clark, Mrs. Mangakahia, Mr. Mita H. Tautop'oki, Mrs. R. A. Wright, Mrs. Guymer, Miss Rcdward, Mrs. and Mias Jenltiiia. A feature of all the Reform gatherings lately has been the number of Maori delegates who havo been in Wellington attending the conference, and tho groat ■enthusiasm 'wbicih they have shown throughout the proceedings. Races at Trentham.' A great many people travelled out to Trentham on Saturday to attend the secpud day of tho Trentham races, and again furs and wraps of all' descriptions were very necessary, for the day was bitterly cold. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool was again present, and wore a gown of cherry-colour-ed frieze, with a fur coat and small liat. Miss Harcourt was in a, long fur coat, over a blue cloth gown, and a black hat with forget-me-not blue rib,bon bows; Lady Godlcy, a dark cloth gown, 'with furs, and a small black hat with taii : coloured berries; Lady Ward, dark gown, with long seal'coat,-'and liat of dark bluo satin, wreathed with tiny Kowers; Miss Fraser, blue cloth gown, with long fur coat, largo hat, with white feathers; Mrs. Lan Duncan, ormiilo furs, long coat, and black hat with ihount; Mrs. .Harold Cooper, long fur wrap, squirrel furs and mole-colour-ed hat; Mrs. H. M. Gore, grey, cloth gown jyid black hat, with shaded'green plume; Mrs. C. Poarce,' lime-coloured gown, : witli ermine furs, and black with osprey.s; Mrs. Hiiey, blue .cloth. ! gown, and black hat, with light blue •ribbon; Mrs. Bernard Wood (Christchurch), long squirrel coat and black velvet ;.liat; Mrs. Scobie M'Konzie-was nlso wearing a fur coat and pretty floral liat; Miss Skerrett, long coat and straw lint, with high'tango-sliaded- plume; Miss Butts,'-a blue -cloth gown, with revers of violet and emerald' green embroideries ;. Mrs. -. Robert Sinclair, a cerise velvet hat and seal coat; Mrs. Reading, blue cloth coat- and skirt, and black hat; Mrs. C. Tringham, a floral hat, with fur coat and ermine collar. ,M'rs./ Sidney Fitzherbert wore a little 'h«t' of floral ribbon, and a long fur ■coat; Mrs Arthur Duncan; small liat wreathed with red and bluo flowers, and a sealcoat over a dark green gown; Mrs. Brodie, squirrel coat and blue hat; Mrs.; C. Griffiths, white fox furs and blue cloth gown- Miss Joan Hislqp, black and white hat and seal coat; Miss E. Simpson, a fur coat, and hat'-, of black tulle; Mrs. T. Young,rblack hat massed with emerald ■ feathers, and,a seal coat; Mrs. La Trobe, pretty black hat and fur coat; Mrs, Batcson wore-a small black hat with tulle, and a long fur coat. '. ;-' ; Savages' Ladios' Night. Tho Savages' Ladies' Night was exceedingly well attended on Saturday, iind' again the Town Hall presented a picturesque sight with its race ball decorations, and tho protty colours bf tho wraps and frocks by the feminine portion of the gathering. Tho long pink and white streamers had been lifted .higher and fastened to, tho walls instead of the gallery for the convenience, of the people upstairs, and ono. Was inclined to think that this was ah' improvement to the general effect, at any rate from the gallery, as a decidedly lighter appearance was given to the decorative ensemble. As usutt), tlie Savages exerted themselves to entertain their friends, and apparently, from tho encores, they Were very successful, and no one had reason to complain of any lack of generosity in their response to the appreciation they. met with.' Among those who were present was tho "Chief Savage" and Lady Ward, the Hon. A. L. Herdman and Mrs. Herdman, the Hon. F. M. B. # Fistier and Mrs.' Fisher. Half-way in , the programme supper was handed round, (buffets placed upstairs and downstairs' aud in the corridors, helping to expedite a breathless and difficult teat wlicu it is taken into consideration how many people were-present.. The first concert of the twenty-first season of the Wellington Liedertafel takes place in the Concert Chambei 1 of the Town Hall on Wednesday. Mrs. Suisted, who has been attending the Reform League Conference, which was held last week, left yesterday for. Feilding, eh route for Wanganui. The delegates cannot speak too ■ highly of the hospitality, which has been extended to tliem during their stay in Weir lington, and appear to have thoroughly enjoyed the extremely busy time which they have spent- during these past few dnys.. They are also full of enthusiasm concerning the work ahead of. them. Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan (Gisbomo) passed through Wellington on Friday on their way to Chri-stchurch. ' ■ Mi«(s Williamson, who was judge of tho terriers at. the Napier Dog Show hold at the end of hist week, has returned lo Wellington. To all parts of New Zealand are posted transformations ami switches mode at Mrs.' Rolleston's. The demand increases daily, owing to the Superior qnnlity of hnir used, the excellent and reliable work-, 'm'anship, and the inexpensive costs. Iri ali 'orders for transformations' a perfect fit is;-guaranteed, and the colour warranted unchangeable. . 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Reform League Social. . The."social" which was hold in tho Sydney Street Schoolroom on Saturday by the Ministry, and members of the men's and women's branches of the local Reform League, as a finish to the conference, was one oli.ti'j most enthusiastic and successful that have yet been held in Wellington by tho Kel'orm Party, and from start to finish tho proceedings' were marked by tho greatest keenness and warmth. All tho delegates in town who had been attending the conference were present, as well as members of Parliament, members of tho Keforin League, and supporters of the party, and possibly tho fact that- the important work of tho conference liad just been brought to a conclusion was a material aid to tho lightness of heart and optimism that characterised the tone of the gathering. Tho schoolroom had been very prettily decorated for the occasion with drapings of red, blue, and white, and the stago was furnished with couches and chairs for the comfort of those who were high in the public eye. A rousing welcome was given to tho Prime Minister and Mrs. Massey when, they arrived, tho whole of tho audience rising and cheering, and singing "For he's a jolly good fellow," while the Maori delegates danced with much heartiness a, haka. Mrs. Massey was presented with two beautiful bouquots. Occupying seats upon, the stage were, in addition to tho Prime Minister and Mrs. Massey, 'Miss Massey, the Hon. James Allen and Mrs. Allen, the Hon. A. L. Herdman, Mrs. H. D. Bel!, the Hon. J. Duthie, M.L.C., Mrs. HasJam (Christciiurch), Mrs. Wylio (Auckland), -Mr; W. H. D. Bell, M.P., Mr. Nc-sworthv, M.P., Mr. Lee, SIP.,.Mr. fc-cott,' MIP., Mr. Guthrie, M.P., Mr. Michel, Miv Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrs. Ernest Hadfield, Mrs. JJangakahia,' and Chief Mita H. Tautopoki. The Hon. P.. M. P<. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher arrived later on in the evening. . ■ . A stiing band played during the intervals of ■ the -speeches, tho latter being, of course, tho feature of the evenling, and all were greeted with the keenest enthusiasm and applause. The Maori delegates were , listened to with very groat interest, and their speeches were well worth hearing. Mrs. Mangakahia was ono of the speakers, Mr.' G. Hall-interpreting, and her desire tliat Maoris should liavo "a flag of their own" was eloquently expressed, so much so that it stirred the Maori delegates to perform another haka, in honour of the Government that was, the first, they said, to do anything, for them,, for a very long time. Mrs. Massey wore a black satin gown with jet embroideries, and Miss Massey was in a pale pink iiinon frock; Mrs. H., D. Bell wore black; witli jet embroideries, and Mrs. Allen wore a gown of oyster-grey satin; Mrs. Ilasleni, peacock bluo gown, with Oriental .-embroideries'; Mrs. Wylie, black, witli cliorrycolourod touches; Mrs. J. P. Luke, black; and Mrs. E. Hadfield,-black and white. Mrs Fisher was also in black cliarmeuse, with white lace veiled with black, ninon.. Among others present wore:- The' Misses. 801 l (2), Mrs. land Miss Seaton, Mrs. and Miss Gear, Mrs. ■11.. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. J. Darling, Mrs. Suisted (Wanganui), Mrs. Von Haast, Mrs. aud the Misses Peat (2),' Mrs. ;Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. arid Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and.Mrs. Hine, Mr. and Mrs. Soott, 'Mis"s Richardson, Mrs. ; Earle (senior),. Mrs. Mackay, Mr. arid Mrs. Lingard, Mrs. Guynier, Mrs. Kennedy, Mr...and.Mrs. P. Baillie, Mr. and' Mrs. Statham; Miss Burnett, and Mrs. Fisher (Blenheim). An excellent supper was provided, ; and dancing brought a very stimulating and enthusiastic eathering to a close. Mrs. Holmes (Auckland) is visiting Wellington, and is staying at the Eoyal Oak. Miss Holmes is the guest of Mrs. Whyte. 1 'Miss St.' George (Masterton)' is' visiting her sister, Mrs. Wood, in Napier. . Mr. and Mrs. D. Cameron (Moeraki, Hinakufa) have returned to their homo from a visit to Masterton. Mrs. Godfrey Pharazyn left for Sydney an Friday. Miss Marfoll (Toko, Taranaki) is visiting Wellington. It seems a difficult thing to arrange a surprise party without some inkling creoping out of what is going to tako place to the people wlio are destined to bo the ones surprised, but on Friday night a really genuine' surprise party descended upon Mr... and Mrs. Bentley and spent a very pleasant evening. There were about forty in all, comprising tho party, and music and dancing formed the chief entertainment. The Misses M'Lelland left AYelliiiEt.oii on Saturday -for Auckland and Rotorua. 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