SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 205, 24 May 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Sister F. Abbott, who arrives by the steamer Paparoa, due very shortly, was trained at tho Christcluirch Hospital, and was one of the first nurses lu go on < active service, having left New Zealand by the Maheno in 1913. Sho was ono •ot' tho survivors of the ill-fated Marquette, and has since served in several hospitals in England. Mr. and Mrs. F. Davies (Levin) nro visiting Wellington. Miss Cora Ciow is visiting Mrs. Verity, Timaru. Miss Kissling arrived in Wellington 011 Thursday from the south, and is staving with Miss-Macahdrew beforo returning to Auckland. Miss Gaisford (Hawke's Bay) is visiting Wellington Miss Guthrie (Christchurcb) is visiting Havolock North. . At the ago of 81 years, Mrs.- Jane Clendon. relict of the late James R, Clendon,' died at Rawene on Wednes-i day. Her husband was a will-known figure in tho north in the early days, having arrived in New Zealand as far back as 1840. Ho was for many years Resident Magistrate in tho Northern District. The lato Mrs. Clendon was tho second wife, and is survived by two children. A concert, given by the members of St. Andrew's Church at the Clifton Ter-race-Hospital on Tuesday last, was much enjoyed by .the patients and staff. Tho mothers of soldiers and sailors arc invited to the social reunion to bo held in the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, on .May 28, at 2.30. All mothers are asked to accept this intimation, as it is impossible to notify each separately.

A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held at the rooms yesterday afternoon. Lady Stout presided, and there were also present: Mesdaines Glasson, Ponsonby, and Miss Parlane. Apologies wero received from Mosdamea Chapman, J. Kirkcaldie, Chatfiold, and Dr. Ada Paterson. Several cases that have undergone investigation were dealt with, and others were brought forward for further inquiry.

The problem of finding accommodation for women teachers in country districts lis becoming more and more acute, according to the chairman of t-he Otago Education Board, who stated thq-t it was wrong to expect young women to go into lonely oountry districts and live alone. The country people would have to recognise the fact that they must put up with •inconvenience themselves a. little to got accommodation for their teachers, or do without teachers.

An open evening of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held yesterday in-tho Newtown Library, and a very interesting and helpful lecture was given by miss Rennie upon invalid cookery. I'liere was a largo attedancu not only of members of the division but of tie public as well. Mrs. Preston, lady supurin-' temleiit:, occupicd tlic chair, -.and introduced Miss Eennio to her a'udioncc. In addition to instructing the gathering as to the making-of various dishes for invalids Miss llennie emphasised the necessity of serving the food in ail attractive manners, and also gave hints of what to give in various phases of Hlness. The lecture covered a very wide field, and was listened to with ihe keenest of interest. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded her at the close of the lecture.

Mrs. Staite, the widow of one of tho first of Folding's barristers and solicitors, died at.Falmerston-North 011 Wednesday, and much sympathy is felt for the two daughters who survive her.

The wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Woodville, this week of Miss Ethel Harstone, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Harstono, of Mangantwa, to Sergeant-Major Williauis, D.C.M. The Rev, Canon Maclean _ officiated. Miss Pearl TTarstone was bridesmaid, and Mr. H. Houlbrook boat man. The church had been prettily decorated with pink and white flowers by girl friends of the bride.

Yesterday evening a very enjoyable dance was given by Mrs. G. W. Russell at' the Ministerial residence in Molesworth Street in aid of (he funds of-the Crippled Soldiers' Hostel, Dancing was held in the dining and drawing-rooms and nlso in the hall, and, with a good iloor, oxcellent music, and plenty of partners, tho dancers could not fail to enjoy themselves. Supper was set- in the morningl'oom, the table having been arranged with birch, chrysanthemums, nnd- St. John's wort. Miss Gladys Russell, the youngest daughter of the hostess, made her debut at the.fiance.

Mr. G. Checkley and his two daughters, _ accompanied by Miss Bruce, are leaving for England and tin; Continent by the.Paparoa 011 June l(i.

Miss Eosina Buckmnn, the ex-New Zealand soprano, has been experiencing- a great run of popularity at tho Beocham Victory season of opera 'at Drury Lane Theatre. The Reason opened with a novelty in the shape of a British opera composed by a woman, a tribute, no doubt, to the part played by the women of tho Empire in the war. Tho opera was "The Boatswain's Mate," tho music of which is by Dr. Ethel Smyth. Miss Buckman appeared in the leading role, as sho did subsequently in Verdi's "Aida" and other well-known operns composed by masters of tho Allied countries. The operas presented during the season included Mozart's ever-popular "The Marriage of Figaro."

"Charley's Aunt" Club. Tho "Charley's Aunt" Social Club held the second evening of tho season on Thursday night, when there was a very large attendance. 011 account of the greatly increased membership this popular club has had to look elsewhere for a hall, and has made arrangements iu future to hold its entertainments in the Masonic Hall, Boulcott Street, every alternate Thursday ovoning. # Tho club-rooms in Courtenay Place will,, of course, still be available for members for rehearsal purposes, etc. Last Thursday's programme, the first to be held iu the new quarters, was most enjoyable. Songs wero given by tho Misses Hanloti, M'lveown, and Rodda, and Mr. D. D. M'Donald, recitations by Miss Shortlander nnd Mr. Hnn--1011, and Miss Bathie Stuart gave nil oujoyablo musical sketch. The second part of tho programme, consisting of music, dance, and song in costume, was provided by ,the "Cheer Oh" Girls. Every item was well rendered, and the whole performance was really quito delightful.- A spocial word of praise is due to the club's orchestra under the capable baton of Mr. Wolfgang. Miss Madeliuo Webb was at the piano, and Mr. M. Can- was in tho ohair. Supper was served at tho interval.

"The Thrse Doors," Mrs. James Hannah and Miss Gladys Campbell stage at tho Opera House next week a fantasy, "Three Boons," of their own originating-. Through the doors of Happiness, of Beauty, and of Faery the untrained child, the awkward girl, and tho quite happy children see games, pageants, and fairy scones pass beforo them. Mr. J. -U. Clark's fine voice reciting tiie "Odo on a Grecian Urn" (lveats) precedes the opening of the door of beauty, which admits the aetors of the Greek urn story, soma fifty in number. Tho idea thus earned out in movement ■ and colour by Mrs. James Hannah is enough to givo promise of a very- fine spectacle. The awkward girl, untrained in music and bodily grace, then sees a vision of little dancers beating time, cultivating rhythm, and through music gaining bodily strength and grace until they break into a story' of jealous Spring, with .the aid of Frost, destroying tho spirts of the Flowers. This original idea is carried out by Miss Gladys Campbell, and should prove both beautifying ami amusing. The solo part of tho Sim should give Miss Frances Muter another opportunity of pleasing tho . audience with hea* grace and ease. Miss Hazel Fuller will sing the solo of tho Knights and the Bad Child in tho singing games, and will bo supplemented by an unseen choir for the other rhymes. Miss May Evatt will lead the orchestra.