SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 251, 17 July 1920, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. W. Jlathlwne (Waipawa) tre in, town for the races. Miss M'Niven (Hastings) is staying with Miss Rathbone, Lowjr Hutt. A mooting of the Citizens' Day Nurseries' Committee was held in the 'Mayor* ess's room of the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Mrs. A. Gray presided. Miss Kotiieiiberg reported upon tho activities of tho Entertainment Committee, and stated that it had been found desirable to alter the date of the duncinff display of Miss Beere's pupils. Preliminary arrangement.", were discussed in 'connection with Daffodil Day.

_ The Auckland Y.W.C.A. is fortunate in securing the services of Miss. Boniface for its Senior Club department work. Miss Boniface, who came from L-uncdin, has for some time past been engaged in flocinl work, niid thus goes to them well equipped for her new position In addition sho is undertaking iiumigNition work which in these days forms unlimited scope for Y.W.C.A. activities, '■*' . Mrs. Tt. Matthews (Lower Valley) hm returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Bailey A'Deano (tltivrke'a Bay) are spending a fow days in town. Mrs. Algar Williams (Chrislchurch) Is visiting Wellington. • »...' Mrs. Hugh Williams returned to Ma* .< tcrlon yesterday from a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Tod Beckett are in town for the races. They leave by the Manuka on a holiday tvijj to Sydney. , Miss M. Monte'ith (Reef ton), who"had' been spending the last five nionthsjn tlie North Wand, left on hor return fro i tho West Coast earlier in the week. '■

Miss Grace Palotta (erstwhile stage favourite), described as of Domain Road, South Ynrrn, and Miss Edith Yates, of Mayfield Avenue, West Ealing, London ; htixe each been left 2500 guineas under a codicil of the will of the late Dr. "Wilberforce Vaughaii Eaves, CaulDeld, Victoria, The testator mentions that ho Vas valued the friendship of theso ladies, and that they are in need of the money. Dr. Eaves, who was a bachelor, died on February 10. By his will, dated May 25, 181)1, besides estate elsewhere, ha bequeathed J;GSGO in'.real property: and JXIII jn personality h ' Victoria to his mother and brother, r

Miss A. Lockhead, at pf&sent matron of _, the Pa tea Hospital, has been appointed matron of the Hawera Hospital. Miss Kosemary is leaving on a visit to Sydney. : Mrs. T. M. Wilford and Miss who are in? California', do not intend returning lor two months to come.' \ The marriage took place on Wednesday in St. Andrew's Church of Miss Lexia Gunn, daughter- of Mrs. E. Guun, of Ohrislchurch, and the late Dr. John; St. C. Giiim, of Raikonra, to Mr. Alexander M'Queen, of Greymouth; eon of Mrs. A. M'Queen, of New Brighton, and • the late Mr. A. M'Queen, of Cheviot.

In Detroit, Michigan, tho citizens have agreed to issue authorised badge 3 of honour for 'wearers' of old clothes as a protest against tho cost of living. Persons wearing garments more than one year old will be entitled to wear a white band with'one blue star, either ok arm or hat; those wearing clothes more than two years'old will bo allowed to sport two stars, and so on. Mr. David Brown, a former president of the Board of Commerce, is chairman of the new organisation, which is rapidly.becoming popular. •■■■-,'

Sailors' Friend Society. A bright programme was provided .on •Thursday by Mrs. I. Stephens at the Sailors' Friend Society. ;The following contributed items':' Mi'sdnnies Sowelli'-BT.-Tombs, Stephens, Miss J. Lewis, and the Messrs. Sewell, H. Tombs. Hospitality was dispensed by the hostess. Mesdamea Bewell and Stephens were at the piano. The readiness ito help and the sailors' gratitude was the theme of Mr. Moore's address. He said Wellington was known tftft world over for the thought of tb.9 btrangors within the gates.

W.N.R. Residential Nursery, Mrs! Bradney Williams, assisted by the Misses Perry; gave an afternoon tea it her home in' Seatoun on Wednesday, the object being to discuss the work;'of the Women's National Reserve. Mrs. J. C. Andersen and Mrs. Hardcadle, of ■\he Karori Road brniicli, were present, aud gave much interesting information as to the work. It was decided to form a W.N.R. group in Seatoun, and concentrate upon the work of the W.N.R. .Residential Nursery. Mrs. Porter gave an outline of the scheme, and great interest was evinced. Those present decided to hold another meeting shortly, and elect officers. Mrs. F. Bluek is actively organising the work.

Levin Memorial Home. The monthly committee meeting of the Levin Memorial Home was held at the home. Miss Archibald presided. The matron reported tho children were all well. During tho month two new children were admitted. The treasurer reported receiving .£250, a legacy to tho home, under the will of the late John Duncan, also a grant of XB3 Cs. Bd. from the Maeaiihy trustees. The committeo is very, grateful to receive these donations to carry on the work, for the upkeep of the'home is so much more now than in former years owing to the increased-.cost of living. Donations from the following are gratefully acknowledged: Mrs. Hutchcson, 10s.; A Friend, 10s.; Mrs. Maclaurin, 6s. 3d.; MUs Archibald, k. (kl.; Mr. ■ Hoby, 18s. . Gd.; and gifts from Mrs. T. Archibald,' Mrs. Kuowles, Miss Speed, St. Thomas's Church, Hureombe and Son, >Hawke'sBay Fisheries, Colonial Motor Co., load of wood, and records from the' Countess of Liverpool. : ,-. '

Alexandra Home. Tho monthly nioeting of tlie committee of tho Alexandra Homo was held on July 12. Mrs. GUI presided, and Mesdamea Corkill, Buxton, Corrigau, Bard-wick-Smith,- Hall and Tripo wero also present.' ■ Accounts amounting to X 95 12s. were passed for payment. The committee- expressed their thanks and grati- : tude for a most generous bequest of' £250 wider tho will of tho late Mr. John Duncan, who was during Ins litetime a generous benefactor to this and • other charitable institutions. Tho matron -reported that there were at present 22 adults and 25 infants in _the k home, which was very full, and that more room wns urgently needed. there had been 11 confinements during tho month in tho homo and 1G district cases had been attended. Tiro members of the Y-M.C.A. now visit tho home rcgu ? larly and hold classes for the girls. The following aro further donations to tho Greenwood 'memorials Mrs. Waters .€2 25., Dr. .S.-H. Arthur £i js.,.i»rgcod, Son and Ewen, Ltd. .SI Is., Rosa and Glendiuing. lid. XI Is., Bing, Harris and Co., Ltd.. -81. -to- Mackay Logan, Ltd. -JCI Is., Kaiapoi Woollen Mills .51 Is., Wellesley Club .£5 55.. Miss M, MarKon M, Mr. Pope 42, Mr, Boulder M, Mies Bethune .82, Mr. J. Smith £3 10a.. "In nienioriam" Miss S. E. Greenwood J& Mrs. Hepburn £2 25., tho Hon. \V. F 'Messey £1 Is., collected in the. home A mooting of the committee of the Ladies' Christian Association and tho committees of the Lovin and Alexandra Homes is to bo hold on July 23 to discuss matters in ; connection with the three institutions. .It is hoped that; nil those interested in these institutions will endeavour to be present.