SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 35, 5 November 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Old English Fair at Brooklyn, A monster Old English Fair, organised b,v I tie School Committee, teachers and cdilclicu ot the Druoklyn School was opened in tbo schcolhouso on Satiirdnv by the Mayor, Mr. J. I'. Luke, for tho purpose of raising funds with which to improve tli» school grounds. Tho school was specially decorated for the occasion inside and out, and various attractions in the way «t produce, sweet, (lower jumble, and book stalls had been provided us well as a golden fountain marble bar, all of which did excellent business. Working in connoction with tbo tearooms was n bund of older school girls, ana several of the teachers wero in cliargo of tho different arrangements in connection with tho s-talls. In tho afternoon a procession was formed consjstiu" of tho Boys' Institute Band, Boy Scouts" girls and boys in all kinds uf fancy ureisos, etc., ami altogether Brooklyn whs very much on lelo. The fair was continued in tho evening in Fuliord'.j Hall, and again attracted many people.

Several competitions were held Cor xirU and boys attending the Brooklyn Mion), including those for tlin best pliilo of fconos, biscuits, cakes, dishes of sweets, best jar of home-mudo marmalade, etc., Mis Unns Carter being tho judge. Several prizes were offered for ilio best fancy_ dress coitumes for girls and boys, also for tbo best fancy or original costumes for lady and gentleman. Competitions for tho best-dressed doll and for flie best-made camisole were judged by Mesdames Eggio and Jlormer. 'I'ho stalls were in chargo of tlio following:— ■Afternoon tea-rooms. Miss Fitchett, Miss 'I'hompson, Sirs. Hill, Hiss fjtcedman, Jlcssrs. Tebbs. Gallavau, Trucnian, and assistants; golden fountain. Miss Andrew, Miss Enfor, Miss M'Vicar, and assistants; sweets, Mesdames Kennedy and Look, and Misses Willis and Pr'ingle, and assistants; bran-tubs, Messrs. Ifolcroft. Murphy, and Dayman; produce and flower stall, Mesdames "White, llendriksen, Miss Cook, Messrs. H. Koberts, Jt'Dowell, Sladc, and assistants; bookfltHl(l and jumble, Messrs. Manning, Evans, and assistants; surprise pnekeis, Messrs. F. A. Hcmplenmn and G. W. P. Howe; procession marshals, Messrs A. Turner and W. Webb; side-shows, Ser-geant-Major Lightfoot and L. Hhaddick; (•ompol.itioiis committee, Mesdames ifopkirk, Seddon, Maun, Gittings, StrangeJlurn, and Miss Gore; executive, Messrs. D. Kennedy, J. B. Hopkirk, F, A. T-fem-pleniiin, E. B. S. Hill, and A. J. White. Mr. D. Kennedy was chairman of tho cxcculivc. Mr. J. B. Hopkirk, headmaster of tho school, did much to secure tho success of the undertaking, and was ably assisted by tho secretary, Mr. A. j. White.

Dr. and Mrs. Gossct have returned to Sumner after having spent tho past tiro months in tho North Island. Miss M'Dougall, MnYtinborough, and Miss Trevethick (Auckland) aro spending a few days in Wellington, and are staying at tho Hotel Windsor. Mi', and Sirs. .I'. Armstrong and Miss Armstrong (Akitco) are visiting Christchurch-; also Mr. and Mrs. H. M, Campbell (Hawko's Bay), Mrs. Troutbcck (Napier), Dr. and Mrs. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Strata (Hastings), Mr. aucl Mrs. Tonvood (Palmerston North). Tho raarriago took placo at the Methodist Church, Brooklyn, of Miss M. J)'. Fit7,Patrick and Corporal J. Iloole. As th o . father of tho brido was away on active 6crvice, 6lie was given away by her eldest brother. Mr. Cedric L'itzpatnek, and Mr. J. Waters, a returned Anzac, was best man. Attending tho bride were tho Misses Gladys and Verna I'itzpatrick, and tha ceremony was performed by tho Rev. J. White. Among tho presents received by tho bride and bridegroom was a silver tea service from Iho latter's former follow employees on tho staff of Messrs. Ross and Glendining.

lhe New Zealand Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League ami tho Citizons' League, represented by Mrs. Luke (Mayoress), packed and dispatched a Christmas parcel to some Now Zealand sailors on active service. Tlie parcels contained—A Christmas cake, pair of socks, muffler, one tin each of condensed milk, sweets, tobacco, jam; packet of ohewing gum.

The danco for soldiers, arranged by tho Mayoress's Entertainment Committee, and held in tho Town Hall on Saturday ovenins:, was very largely attended, mid was much enjoyed by those present. Tho Trenflmin Band as usual provided excellent music, and prior to the commencement of tho danc«i wero entertained at tea, at which tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke, C.M.G.) was also present. The supper arrancoinents wore in tho liands of tRo Entertainment Committee, with Mrs. Moorhouse, Miss Clarke, and Miss Boclco in charge. Much regret was oxpressßff at the absonce of tho Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, who is always indefatigable in doing her best to secure tho enjoyment of everyone at thaso dances, and it is hoped that her health will Boon permit lior to be about again.

Kindergarten Fair. The monster fair in the Town Hall on Friday in aid of the Kindergarten Jjiuldmg I'll ml brought jo a suecesstul conclusion, largely throuHi tho strenuous efforts of the lady members ot the various branch committees. Those assisting at the stalls were:—Maranni, Mesdames Moran, M'Kcnzie, Cnmnbell m.'' ,° m ii. Whil ; e ! c >> NoJ'd, and Miss Black; laranaki (street, Mesdames Gill Anderson, fl. Hardcastle, Clarke i") Jvnue, Eobinsou, Pcarsall, Bree, and Miss Helyer; jumble, Mesdames Dixon and .Normal] Burton and Miss Holmdenproduce, Misses Ue, Morpeth, Vieker' man, and Hamilton; Wellington South and cooking competitions, Mesdames Have, Gibb, Pemberton, Clarke, Sliuker Kolmci?, and Bourne; iiov.-er Lady Gibbes, Mrs. .T. D. Gray, Misses Gill, Shepherd, and- Pnnglc; Brooklyn, Mesdames Webb, Short, Turner, Bailev Piiwson, Hunt, and Smelt; lierhampore', Mrs. Cox, Messrs IL A. Wilson and Lake_; sweets, Mesdames Meek and Gnnn Jiulklpy; utudoofs, MjVes Nciv<oji, Scoff, .Atkinson, Luke, Morris,'BalliJigcr, Cornish, Thomas, Macandrew, .hil£o!i, mid \ icars; ioii room, Mesdames Kichelbaum, Hudson, Kent, ItardwiekSmith, Miss Stewe, and many willing helpers.. Side-shows—Fishpond, Misses Myers and Fuller, and. Mr. Kingswellsand shy, Messrs. Kingswell and Ayres; ninepms, Masters Anderson and Guy Punch and Judy, Mr. Ladd. ' The bouquet presented to the Countess of Liverpool was the work of Mrs. A. Campbell, nnd. tlin flowers used wero rfd and cream Marechal Neil roses, lird with red and white ribbon (the Kindergarten colours). Tho presentation was made bv a diminutivo Kindergarten principal. The evening gathering was made particularly enjoyable by a. programme of varied nature, contributed without charge by willing volunteers. The Boys' Institute Band marched to tho hall plav« ! ing en route, and outside ilio building, and also contributed. two ilems during tho evening. Turner's String Band rendered three selections, and members of the same company gavo an instrumental trio. Miss i\'esla Carwell-Cooke danced in a charming manner "Tile Banco of n Nymph" and "A Skipping Song Dance/' being recalled after each. Mr. Blight, of tho Tramway Entertainers, gave an exhibition of fancy olub and swordswinging. Mr. Hoolo contributed a bones solo with pianoforto accompaniment. The girls' cooking competition was won by Miss Walls, with Miss Muriel Hayo second prize-winner.

Tho takings amounted to between ,£2OO and .£3OO, but actual figures will not be available for a fow clays. A large number of competitions were conducted during the afternoon and ovening, and prize-winners will bo announced in our advertising columns next week. Although tlio fair was a groat success, a considerable sum of money trill yet bo required beforo building operations can uo commenced, and tho public aro appealed to for further assistance. Much credit is duo to Mrs. Gill (president) and His Seatnn (secretary) for their indefatigable efforts, and to all who Assisted to rmiko tho fair eitch a success.

Tho Blind Soldiers aud Sailors' 1 Fund is to benefit by a grand revival performance this month of tho successful pantomimo play, "Tho Magic Carpet." Activo rehearsals aro starting, and with a deserving object in view a bumper house is looked for.

Mrs. P. C. Lewis and Miss Lewis returned to ■ Masterton on Saturday after a brief visit to Wellington,

German by Marriage. Sir Arthur Conan Doylo's suggestion that English wives left by their Gorman husbands who have gone to fight against England should have, if they <lesiro it, tho right to call this desertion, and thus obtain divorce and regain their British nationality, is attracting widespread attention (says tlio "Daily Mail"). A. cose communicated to us is that of an Englishwoman who was married Fomo yearo ago to a German with a business in this country. Ho left her before the war; she has not heard from him since or received a penny from him. Sho has to support tho three children of the marriage. Thcro is 110 sort of community of feeling between husband and wife. Yet because of this burlesque of a marriage tho wife count 6 hero as a German and lias to declare a German nationality under tho Registration of Business Names Act. A releaso from this grievous situation, she declares, would bo a mere act of justice.