SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 257, 18 July 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Copper Trail

The whole of the Wellington contributing area is now thoroughly astir on behalf of the l{ed Cross topper Trail. 'I he collection of unique coins Ims been extended by the audition of a fine collection of old Chinese tokens, the gift of a lady whose brother is a missionary in tiio interior of China. One donation was that of "22 pennies for the toy that is not coming back, and 28 for tlio one that is." Thankluiness prompted the follow-ing:—'"J.-'or the end of the trail—7o shillings, for seventy years. A tlmnk olt'ering.'" Five soldier nephews and their aunt, who measured out their combined Jieiglits on the trail, put 35 shillings into lied Cross funds, and the chalet workers had a lively time when six boys—-Masters iieaglchole, Carmody, Osborne. (.3), ,and Jackson—descended on the trail with ft joyous whoop to deposit thirty yards of coppers, the proceeds of a magic lantern show and jumble sale organised by themselves. llrs. Wiltord has been invited to speak to Carterton sympathisers this evening, and she will be joined by Mrs. l'earcu on an informal visit to ilasterton.

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. liutherford (Macdoiiald Downs), Canterbury, navo returned to tho soutu from a visit to Ilawke's Bay and

further contributions to Crippled Soldiers' and Sailors' Hostel i'umi:—fi W. Aekland, <l'a 3s. (12b0 bricks); 1L C. Gibbons, XI Is. (-8- bricks). Air. Aeklaiui's name was accidentally omitted lroui ine first list, tliougl ono of the first received. The sum of A-0 2s. Gd. lias beeu banked by the lady who so kindly worked uudcr tne name of "Peggy UXirady" for a lift lund. ' .-i

Two special Navy League decorations ■have been awarded 'to Afrs. C. E. iUaguiro and ilrs. J. A. Burmestei', for theirservices in connection with the Navy League Relief I'und, states the Auckland "Star." The decorations, which were granted by the Navy League headquarters, in London, were presented on 'luesday by His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral. '

The Navy Leagues Eqttlo Committee wishes to thank tho residents of Mannkau for contributions of bottles, also Pctono and tho Petone School for a cart load, which arrived in excellent ol'der, not one liottlc being broken in transit. Grateful thanks are also extended to "Old Identity" for a contribution of Ids.

Tho engagement is announced of Corporal J. I)'.. Madden, eldest son of Air. and Sfv6. 3. M. Madden, of Chrirstelinrch,' "to M'iss Mary Oliver, youngest daughter of Mr., and Hid. J. Oliver, formerly of Auckland, but now (if Featlierston.

Mrs. Henalls, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Fairbrothcr and family, and Miss Mary and Master Undo Hart have been visiting Wellington, pending the arrival from England of .Mrs. Hart, wife of Brigadier-General Hiirt, D.5.0., C.M.G. The many friends of Sire. Hart will l>e pleased' to hear that sho has arrived (jack in New Zealand safely. Mrs. Hart has been ill different parts of tho United Kingdom for nearly eighteen months, and has at different times been doing voluntary work at Walton-on-Thames Hospital. She. also visited France when her husband was very severely gassed.

Mrs. and Miss Perry (Maslerton) are visiting Napier.

Mr. and Mrs. Maw Icy (Ditton, Masterton) and Mrs.-Gerald Mawloy are visiting Napier.

' The death is reported from Sydney, of' Mrs. Marie Webb, who'.for nlany years resided .011 Wellington Terrace, hut latterly has heen a resident of Sydney. Mrs. Webb, who was of a quiet, retiring disposition, was ihe second eldest daughter of tho late Mr. .Tames .T. Taine (who arrived in New Zealand in 1810), and leaves one son, Mr. Cecil Webb, of the Ocean Accident Assurance Co., Sydney, and a daughter, Mrs. P. J.. Hervey, of Christchurch.

/ Tho employment of women in. the. Postal Department, to replace men was referred to by Mr. R. B. Morris, Chief InspectoV of Post Offices (states the Auckland "Herald"). "We are adopting this course wherever possiblo," said Mr. Morris, "and, generally 'speaking, with success. There are now 1632 women in the sen-ice. and we are appointing more to our stall' daily." There were stated to be several hundred girls employed in tho Wellington office, and over fiO in the

Auckland post office, while others worn beins trained as. understudies in every direction possible.

The Hotorua lied Cross Copper Trail Competition came to ail end last Saturday evening. A sum of ;6U83 17s. lid. was secured.' Tho trail was laid from Whakarewiirewa to Ohiiiemutu, and the Southern team were victorious, planting their Hag at the northern end of the trail at noon on Saturday. Collecting was, however, carried on by both sides until 5 p.m., at which hour the Southern team had raised Ji7st Is. .Id.-and the Northern sido Ji'729 13s. Sd. Tho returned soldiers in Piotorua contributed to the total .£l3O, which was divided equally between the two sides. Of this amount iBO was raised by a soldiers' gala and ,£SO by an art union. A sum of .£3l, the net'procecils of a performance by a band of entertainers knoivn as the Copper Trail Minstrels, was also equally divided between tho two teams. 'L'lie Maoris at Ohinemutu and Whakarewarowa supported the undertaking enthusiastically, and rendered valuable assistance.

The committee of the Patriotic Cake Koom thank the following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.Mesdames T. Martin (sweets), Isaacs, Campbell, Holmes, Hurst, A. Williams, Gavin, "Anonymous," and the -Misses Didsbury, .Macintosh, Wheeler, Richardson, M'Keltar, Nation, von Dadclsxen, lirien, Wvlie, Hall (2).