SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 37, 7 November 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

For the Maori Soldiers. ' Something" uniquo in tho way of an entertainment' will lie held in the Town llall to-night, in aid of Lady Liverpool and Mrs.' l'omare's Maori Soldieavs* I'und. Nurse 'X'e Au, well known in musical circles, has journeyed all the way from Colao Bay to tuko part in tho concert. I'oi dancers from Otalci will perform. .Warriors from neai and far will give stirring war dances. A contingent of Cook Island Natives will give items. Every ticket holder will have a chance of getting a feather mat or a Maori kit. Seats may bo booked at the Bristol. Wellington Rod Cross. sKbp. The Misses Cooper, Moss, and Miles will hold a Bed Cross day next Tuesday, November 12. These ladies, since the beginning of the war, have devoted their time and handiwork regularly twice a week to t'ho object of raising funds for the Bed Cross, and by the generous offerings of flowers from town and country friends their work has met with great success. Next Tuesday thoj; will make a special oft'ort. They have worked and designed dainty articles of every description, which will do more than tempt those who com'o with sympathy for the great cause. Among the novelties, many of- w'hich exhibited in the shop window, are delightful work baskets; decorated with, bunches of small fruits most artistically and cleverly mado of coloured silks. Mower-wreathed silk photo frames, 1 ' brocade -toilet trays, poudro and trinket "sets, with tjio ever sweet suggestion of-lavender, children's •frocks for summer wear embroidered in the new. art shades, guest towels, and other needlework of the daintiest kind. There will bo for sale also the Mascot Christmas cards so popular at Hie firesent timo in France, and so prized by alt soldiers. The Misses, Veitch will sell their popular sweets in tins or by tho pound. These sweets are eagerly sought after, and orders should be given early. Mrs. P. Howdeil and Mrs, J. W. G. Brodie will sell delicious 'home-made calces, and on the bookstall will bo found the newest and latest novels and other works of interest.

The Misses Cooper, Moss and Miles desire to thank 'tho many friends who have so generously sent (lowers and other gifts for" the Red Cross flower stall, and hope with this help in the future to continue on their work, so louii as funds nre needed.

iler Excellency the Countess of Liverpool has granted her patronage to (he dance recitals to be given by Miss Dorothy SnUiUdcrs'e pupils next Monday and Tuesday, and will be present at one of tho performances. Some effective nationnniances will be included in tho programme this year, and a group of these will bo givon by the clever little vperformer. Miss Eila Liardot, while the sailor's hornpipe, with all its intricate steps , , which is to be danced 'by a very small girl 1 , is expected to provo a popular item. Miss Ngairo Dewsbiffy, whoso Egyptian dance was k> much enjoyed last year, will this timo be seen in an original snake daneo, and all tho children will appear in a number of new ballots.

Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison left Wellington on Tuesday on (heir return to Dunedin. i

Mrs and Miss Speedy (Hawke's are slaying at Mrs. Facer's, Hawkestone Street.'

Mrs. Russell Sage, whoso death at the a»o of 90 is recorded, was a daughter ot Joseph and Margaret Slocurn, and was descended from the Mayflower pioneers. Sho has become widely . known as a wealthy philanthropist, responsible for many munificent benefactions. Her largest- gif* was ono of ,£2.000,000, to to known as "the Sflge foundation for social betterment, but' there ■ have been many others, amounting to millions of dollars, for education, hospitals, seamen s institutions, "etc ' Ono of her enterprises was the purchase of Marsh Island,, in tho Gulf of Mexico, to be dedicated as a home for wild birds. Mies Harcourt is visiting Christchurch. A meeting of the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club Committee is to be held this morning at the club.

Miss Eita Moss will leave on a visit to Sydney on Tuesday afternoon next.

The Wadestown AV.N.B, had a most successful'cake day on Tuesday at tho Wellington Bed Cross shop. Every month tfieee patriotic ladies make a considerable sum for the Bed Cross, and their cakes are of exceptional quality. Thoy will have ono more day early in December, when the members will be asked to make a special effort to Tealise a largo Bum for the cause- ,

Mrs Mary Agnes Willis, who died in Auckland on Sunday afternoon, after one dav's illness, canio to this country as a girl, and lived in the Bay of Islands , until her niarriago to the late Archdeacon Willis, states the Auckland "Star." For over 30 years they lived at the vicarage, Cambridge, and were highly respected throughout tho Waikato district. Since tho death of her husband, in February, 191.0, Mrs. Willis had continued to live in' Cambridge. Her oldest son lost his life on Gallipoli. the second son returned from tho front about six weeks ago, wounded in the leg. Tho third son holds a commission in the Imperial Army, and is now convalescent ui Scotland, having been wounded in tho German offensive last April. Tho deceased lady is\also survived by four daugh-ters-Mrs. J.B. Lusk, of Epsom; Mrs. i\ G. Hario of the vicarage, New Plymouth;' and the Misses E. M. and t. Willis, of Cambridge.

Yesterday afternoon a party of convalescent soldiers from the Victoria Military Hospital were entertained at the Pioneer Club. The president, Lady Stout, welcomed them, and in the coureo of the afternoon songs woro sung by Mrs. Ivnn Levy, Mrs. S. W. Wilson, and Miss Bao van Staveren, and several recitations were given by Miss Albu Greening from "Tho Sentimental Bloke" and "Ginger Mick." The guests of tho occasion also joined in several choruses. Members of tho club committee wero present, and assisted Mrs. Soinmervillo, who was in charge of the arrangements, in entertaining the guests. Hags,, which draped the walls, and flowers made the main room look very bright, and cheery, and altogether a very pleasant afternoon was spoilt, the soldiers being taken bnck to the Hospital in motor-cars voluntarily provided. . ,