SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2266, 28 September 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

"At Home" at Bishopsoourt. : Tho Anglican Bishop of Wellington | (Dr. Sprott) and Mrs. Coleridge held an \ "At Home"'at Bishopscourt, Kelburn, : on Saturday afternoon. Their Excellencies the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool were present, and tho rooms were filled with the many guests. Beau.tiful flowers were everywhere to be seen, and most effective and patriotic were the decorations of the tea table in the - dining-room, which were carried out with ribbons to form the Union Jack, with tho flags of the Allies dottir.j; the cake dishes. The flowers were of colours 'to correspond. The Countess of Liverpool wore.a gown of blue and green shot silk and a small hat wreathed with flowers. Grey furs were also worn. 'Mrs. Coleridge was in a gown of white satin, with an oTerdress of black chiffon. Among .those present were: Mrs and . Miss Massey, Mrs. Lawrenco, Mrs. Herdman, Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Mrs. J. Allen, Mrs. Denniston, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. Ranlrine Brown, the Rev. Mr. Hansell and -Mrs. Hansell, Archdeacon Harper and Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Sunderland, Mrs. Larnach, Dr. Gibb and Mrs. Gibb, the Hon. 0. M. Luke and Mrs. Luke,:the Eev. J. Shirer and Mrs. Shirer, the Hdn. J. G. W. Aitken, Mrs. Ethrington, Miss Coates, Miss England, Mrs. J. Duncan, Mrs. Butts, Mrs. T. Young, Mrs. Blackburne, Airs. Edward Anderson, Mrs. Stephens, Mts, Harold Kemp, Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Mrs. H. Smith, -Dr. Agnes Bennett, Miss Green- \ wood, Mrs. and the Misses Barron, Miss E. Cooper, Mrs. Wilberfoss, Mrs. Frit; Kemp, Mrs. Menzies, Mrs. Duncar Menzies, Mrs. Arnold Atkinson.. Pioton's Patriotism. A correspondent writes that Picton has been doing its best to assist the patriotic cause, and to raise money For the War Fund, the Defence Fund, and now for tho poor of Britain and litlgium, especially of the latter country, many'of whoso people are fatherless and. homeless. Mr. and Mrs. C. J King have been exceedingly good ii organising "socials" and, various othe: things, and deserve great praise fo. what they havo done for the • above mentioned cause. The "hard up' "social" held in the Albert Hall 01 Thursday evening was an unqualifict success, due to their energetic efforts though, of course, thanks are duo alsi to many other ladies and gentlemen who assisted in carrying it out. Specia thanks were due to Perry's Orchestra which played tho most delightful danc music tree, gratis, and for nothing, an' also to the owner (Mr. Fatchet) of th , motor-car, who gave his services grati to bring them in and return them b their homes aftor the' aifair was over People entered most heartily into thi "liard-up" idea, and some .very woe begoiie-iooking objects illustrated t% prosperous .New- idea o "hard-upaess." The' music was & stimulating that it was impossible no to fool inspired by it, and the dancer took up.the strains of tho music am Bang as they whirled round in tho merr; laDcers, or the giddy waltz. The suppe tables might havo, been a disappoint ment to a gounnond had ho been there but everybody present thought the hard up fare provided was perfection, especi ally 'a3 teapots were plentiful, and any body who liked could make their owi tea. Newspapers—lieform and Opposi tion~-did duty for the damask. On< vase—a bottle with the heck knockei oif —with flowers sufficed for each table and a' decorative menu card with ver; original illustrations of Kaiser Bill an< tho fare provided, also stood by th< bottle on each table. These were drawi by Miss Belle Allen, and created mud diversion at supper. The Mayor; Mr. G. J. Riddell, don ated the expenses of the hall, and heart ily thanked everybody else for thei good deeds in the work of helping, espe cially Mr. and Mrs. King, Mr. C. Per nno, who had brought up a boat load of oraytish for the benefit of th fund, and supper; also, of course, tin orchestra. The takings for the "social' and tho sale of crayfish .exceeded £24 and there were no expenses. . , A children's "hard-up" dance will h held on Thursday, whioh is expected fc eclipse the grown-up cue', though tin prices 'for admission will not be s< high. , "The'Sohool for Soandal." Once more the Georgian period wa .presented to Wellington playgoers ii the dresses which were' Worn by mem bers of. tho Buckler-Paget Compan; when they played "Tho School for Scan dal" on Saturday night. Th epreviou occasion had been when they playe* "David- Garrick." Miss Paget's firs appearance on Saturday night when sh< dal" on Saturday flight. - The previou a gown with an underskirt of soft ivhiti satin with a lace frill at the foot, ove: which was draped a flowing Polonaisi with a close fitting bodice of bluo satin Her hair was worn >ery high and wa powdered, after the fashion of the lad; of quality of the period. She was nex seen in a gown with a petticoat of roS' pink satin over Which was worn a ful panniered dress of figured brocade, ver; full and flowing. Most charming am picturesquo of all was the gown o white satin made with panniers am bodice of ivory brocade and with whicl she -wore at tlie latter end of the pla; a very wide black velvet hat worn 01 one side and with a shaded white os trich feather curling over the brim Mr. Hugh Buckler, as Charles Surface and Mr. Gerald Souper, as Sir Pete Teazle, were very-gallant figures, am Miss Tempo Piggott and Miss Liliai Lloyd, as Mrs. Candour and Lady Sneer well respectively, were also thoroughl; in keeping with the time they portrayed Probably there was no period 60 becom ing to women in their dress as the lat ter Georgian period, nor, for that mat ter, for the men. Ladies' Coif. The ladies' championship of the John sonvillo Golf Club was decided on Sat urday afternoon, when Mrs. Bakewel met and defeated Miss Davis. 7 up an< 5 to play. Mts. Bakewell'well deservec hei win, for she played a steady an< consistent all-round game. She hai made rapid progress at golf, having onl; recently taken up tho game. Her sue cess speaks well for the coaching' o Mr. Watt. MISS MILSOM'S 3ELEBBATED HAIR AND SKIN PEE PAEATIONS stocked and specially manu 'acturcd to meet every contingency. He: ong and valuable experience is placet ;ree to clients. Every ailment of tin lair and skin • carefully diagnosed, am ;ho necessary preparations sent so tha dients can treat themselves in their owi ionics. For the Hair she specially reeom nends tho Lubricant or Scalp Food ihampoo Mixture, Pure Herbal Soap, Haii Lntiseptic. For the Skin, Ciilteno Skir ?ood, Cultene Balm, and Hygienic Anti optic Face Powder. Write for price list \'o person should neglect their Hair and kin when these wonderful preparation; an be so readily obtainable. Address fiss Milsoru, Si Willis Street' (i doow bovo "Evening Post"). Telephone BH,dvt. For Weddings.—Appropiate Bouquets or either large or small weddings art eing continually designed, and, embodj ho unique distinction of nil Miss Murriy's creations. Flowers for all ocwiion?! forwarded to any part of the- Dolinion by Miss Murray, Vice-Eegal 'lorist, 3G Willis Slrcet.-Advt.

Answer to Correspondent. D. It. Bathgate, Manakau—The Mayoress of AVellington has inaugurated tt fund {or tlio British and Belgian poor, and gifts of clothing, money, or anything likely to be of comfort and relief if forwarded to the Mayoress at the town Hall will bo gladly received and duly forwarded to the necessary destination.

Countess of Liverpool Fund. On Saturday a meeting of the local committee of the Countess of Liverpool Expeditionary Force Fund was held, and was presided over by the Mayoress, Mrs. |J. P. Luke. Various business matters were discussed, and among other decisions arrived at was one to the effect that it was necessary to enlargo the present committee, so that members could obtain a certain amount of relief from their duties, which have been very constant and very heavy-over since tho war commenced and the committee.was inaugurated. Several jiew members, were added on the spot. It was also decided that tire committee would work in con- , junction with tho gentlemen's committee in investigating and reporting upon cases of distress that were caused through the war. Names of reservists were obtained from the Government, and every effort will be made to reach those who are likely to be in distress from causes so altogether beyond their control. The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, ha 6 received a telegram from the Mayoress of Invercargill, asking if it would be possible for flowers to be sent to Invercargill to assist with Flower Day, which is to be held on' Saturday next, for the benefit of the Patriotic FundArums, heath, and froesias are the flowers particularly mentioned as travelling best, and Mrs. J. P. Luke will be very glad to Teceive contributions at the Town Hall by Thursday morning at the latest, so that they may be forwarded oil to the south that afternoon. / The Tennis Season. Saturday was not altogether the pleasantest of days for the opening of the tenuis season, and one club, the Wellington Tennis Club has postponed its opening till next Saturday. The Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke, opened the Newtown Tennis Club and played the first ball. Mrs. Luke and Miss Luke were present, also Mrs" Barber, Mrs. Redward, Mrs. Mentor, Miss Mills, Miss Climie, Miss Clarke, Miss Veitch, Mrs. Nagle, Miss Book, Miss Murray, Miss M'Lean, Mrs. Brown, and many others. The trophies for the year were presented to the winners by the Mayor. • •' The opening of tho season, of tho Brougham Hill Tennis Club took-place on Saturday, afternoon, the Hon. J. G. VV. Aitken making the opening speech and playing tho first ball. Over two hundred members and friends were preBenfc, including visitors from tho Lyall Bay, Wellington, and Petone Clubs. Among somo of those oresent wcrp: Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Goldic, Mrs. Korslake, Mrs. J. A. B. Howe, Mrs. AY. E. Howe, Mrs. Creasev, Mis. Zorno, Mrs. Guise, Mrs. M'Ardle. Tea was served in the pavilion, tho chief decoration of ivhich was the Union Jack. An orchestra played during the greater part of the aftornoon.

The engagement is announced of Miss Florence Edwards, of "Fernhill," Nelson, to Mr. S. Pv. Gawith, of Masterton., . Macdonald left Wellington on Saturday for Napier.' . On Saiurday fifty pairs of boots were sent by the committee of tho Countess of Liverpool Fund for distribution among the men on duty at the BaUanco and Dorset Forte. . Mrs. Arthur Bauchop left for England by the Eemuera last weok. Hor mother, Mrs. Elder, was in town to see her off. Mrs. Moore, hon. secretary_ of the National Association of Spiritualist Churches* Now Zealand, notifies that the sewing bee organised by the association'has completed the first caso of 316 articles to be sent' to tho Lady Liverpool Fund for distribution among distressed widows and children. Mrs. Moote desires to thank Mr. George, of George and George, Cuba Street, for a free gift of cases and for generous reductions on goods purchased. The committee of the Levin Home, Britomart Street, is holding its annual "Gift Tea" on Tuesday. October 6, on which occasion Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool has promised to be present; also Mrs. Massey. A number of invitations have been sent out, but the committee will welcome anyone \vho is' interested in the work of the home. Children's and girls', clothing, or material for the same, groceries, or subscriptions will be gifts that will be greatly appreciated at tho Home. An announcement appears elsewhere to the effect that Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool is prepared to for-, ward direct to Her Mnir-sty the Queen gifts donated by tho public of New Zenland' of socks and cholera belts for tho troops in Europe. For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Rolleston's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention.. Switches and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambton Quay.* , •