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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 138, 7 December 1912, Page 9

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Amusement is a splendid antidote for nork, ami work is the only antidote for pleasure.

Thero aro co many enthusiastic women gardeners now in and about Wellington that they will be interested to know that Jlr. Morris fox— who sent two exhibits of carnations to the Auckland Sweet Pea and Carnation Show— has^ gained a first prize, for each exhibit. Thej' are from plants imported from England last season. The prize-giving of the Wellington Girls' College takes place next Thursday, in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, at 8 p.m. Admiral Ross and Mice Roes— who are staying at the Royal Oak— leave next Friday for Australia. Misj? Greta Ewen returned yeeterdav from the South. Mrs. Roy Barton is visiting Wellington. N Mra. H. Beetham, of Brancepcth, is spending a few days in town. Mrs. D. Caselberg, of Maeterton, is staying at the Empire. Mrs. Manoy (nee Miss May Newman) has been visiting her mother, and returns to Nelson on Monday. Mre. Ctinnington, Christchurch, returns to the South on Monday. Mrs. T. C. Williams has returned from a vieit to Sir William and Lady Russell. Mise Jessie Newton returned on Wednesday from a trip to Sydney. The matron of the Home for Aged Needy desires to ' acknowledge with thanks the receipt of gifts of clothing from Mrs. C. M. Luke. Coromandelstreet,' Mrs. Smith, Edinburgh-terrace; Mrs. Williamson, Adelaide-road; and cakes from Mr. Rewell. Courtenay-place. Mr. and Mrs. E. Raynor, Hudders. field, Yorkshire, went South by the Maori last night. Mrs. and Miss Stevenson and Mrs. Durham left for the South by the Maori last night. Mrs. J. B. MacEwan, who has A niece (Miss' Gipsy *Matheson) and a young friend (Miss Esther Samuel) staying with her, gave an original party for them last evening. The guests were all dressed as dolls, and there was great- variety. Miss Matheson was a vivid Italian doll, with picturesque costume and rich colouring, and Miss Samuel made a charming French doll. One little guest came a.« a baby, in long embroidered robe, with threaded "pink ribbons, lace cap. and powder-puff slung at her belt waist. A perfectly carried-out costume was of striped emerald green and white, with stiff skirts, socks with green ties, and mittens. The crowning feature was this guesfc'B liair. which, of a beautiful colour, was crimped to resemble the tresses of the toy-children, and tied with vivid green ribbons. Some Kate Greenaway dolls were very pretty. The most [ amusing was a nigger doll with a black lace, and wonderfully realistic black hair, made of paper ! The front locks, escaping from the red bandana kei chief, were in black Curl -papers, and two long plaits fell on tho shoulders. The effect was most grotesque, and carried out in every detail, even to the black gloves and stockings and short red hock. Little lan MacEwan made a picturesqne Pierrot. The entertainment was worthy of the guests, and if pains had been spent to perfect their appearance, the hostess had certainly spared no trouble. The teatable was beautifully set out with roses, red-shaded candles, bonbons, little quaint gifts on every plate, and many dainty dishes. At one end stood a huge pie, which, when cut later on^ contained a present for every guest, little brooches, pretty bags, handkerchiefs, a fan, all wrapped vp — who does not know the delights of a parcel ?— and attached to each by dainty ribbona, was a posy of flowers. The delight of the girls was great. Before the pie was opened, however^ the helpers brought in trays of boiled eggs, and those not in the secret wondered at the quaint preface to a party meal, and rather admired the hostess's wisdom in starting her guests with something wholesome. But the first tap revealed unusual contents, and caps of various shapes and colours were pulled out and donned in triumph. After tea there was a dolls' march — very stiff and stately ; and then merry games were played until all too soon the evening came to a close. . A number «* young people gathered fogetfier at the residence of Mrs. N. Nathan, Thorndon-quay, to wish "bon voyage" to the Misses Maginriity, who left by the Ulimaroa yesterday on a holiday visit to Australia. Miss Bessie Stevens, of the Lower Hutt, left yesterday with her father, Mr. R. Stevens, for Sydney, where she is to be married on 21st instant to Mr. Lyster Emeny, formerly of Wellington, and now of Sydney. Prior to her departure she was presented by the staff of X, W- Mills and Co. with a handsome silver tea and coffee service and fruit stand. , On Friday afternoon Miss Gracie Newenham was presented by the firm; of Messrs. Joseph Nathan and Co., Ltd., with » solid silver tea &ervice and a silver-mounted crystal salad bowl, on the occasion of her approaching marriage j Mrs. E. J. Moore, and Misses Myers, Helyer, .and Dowdeswcll have been elected vice-presidents of the society formed last night for tho defence of tho existing national system of education. Miss Hina Murrell, of 17, Macfarlaiiestreet, Wellington, has .been awarded the ! first prize of £2 2s for the best design for the Competitions Society's certificate. The design, for the most part, represents music and literature as a symbolical female figure holding a scroll, while at her feet lies an ancient harp. Madame Foley's pupils will hold a social evening on Thursday next. The secretary of St. John Ambulance Association has supplied us with the following list of collectors for today : Glenbervie-terrace, Miss L. Turton; Pipitca and Murphy streets, Miss Malcolm; Salamanca-road. Miss Cunningham ; Molesworth-street to Wood-ward-street. Mrs. ; Fisher, Mrs. Griffiths. Mrs.. Ponncy, Miss Bolton, Miss Russell. Mrs. Hyde, Miss Mackenzie; Woodward-street to Stewart Dawsong' Mrs. Oorrigan. Mrs. M'CHntock, Miss Gray, Mr*. Wallace, Mrs. CJibbons, Mrs. Sadd. Miss Marks. Mrs. Worthingtonj and other assistants ; Post Office and Wharves! Mrs. Waters. Miss Wallace, Miss M'TiOllan, 'Miss A very ; Willis' street. Mrs. Gyles and assistants, Mips Maxwell: Duke of Edinburgh. Misses Drury. Miss March ; Winder's Corner, Mrs. ' Luke, Miss Gray. Mrs. Ramsay ; Veitch and Allan's Corner. 'Misses J. and M. Seed, Miss Paterson. and Miss Dowson ; Couitenay-place, Mis. Preston, Masters Quinnell (2), Misses A. Pye, I), league, JI. Hoare, M. Hanley, O. Smith, 11. Malcolm, and T. Travcra j Hawkerjstreet. Jtias Harris and Mias Vutiait\

ham; Austin and Brougham streets, Mrs. ' Sim and Friend ; Ellice-street and Ellice-avenue. Miss Red ward ; Basin Reserve to Rintoul-strect, Misses Baxall and Ward ; Rintoul -street. Misses Pelling and Cousins ; Berhampore, Misse3 Dartnell and Ross ; Constable-street, Miss Flux ; Coromandel-street. Miss Dawson ; Newtown, Miss Barnard ; Kilbirnic, Mrs. Aiken ; Seatoun, Miss Mandor. Other assistants : Mrs. BalcombeBrown, Mrs. Ed. Brown, Mrs. Bevan, Misses Butts, 'Twigg, Scully, Nurses Sexton and Macandrew, Miss Kelly, and Friends. Afternoon tea j Mrs. 'Moorhouse, Miss Coates, Mrs. STGregor, Misses Helyer, and Carroll. Madame Kirkby Lunn was entertained yesterday afternoon by the members of the Pioneer Club. The large room was prettily decorated with flowers— some beautiful roses and exquisite pink poppies harmonising well with the colouring — and tea was served in the adjoining room from little blossom-deqked tables. It was a charming day, notable to Madame Kirkby Lunn as the only really fine day since sne came to New Zealand. A great number of members had an opportunity of chatting with the distinguished guest, who was welcomed by the president (Miss Richmond), Mrs. Chatfield, and other members of the committee. She wore a black coat and skirt, black furs, and a green hat with ospfeys. Yesterday a meeting of the Society for the Health of Women and Children was held in the rooms of the Society. There were present: Mra Alga* William* (president), Mrs. Fitchett, Mrs. W. F. Ward, Mrs. M'Lean, and Mrs. M'Vicar. The report of the work dealt with during the month of November stated that tho number of cases visited during that month were 160 ; new cases, 19 ; cases tinder treatment, 109 ; visits of mothers to the Plunket rooms, 70. Nurse Morgan has arrived from Karitane, and has commenced duties in the district in conjunction with Nurse- Macintosh. The number of young children and delicate babies th&t have, by the care of the nurses, been restored to health, is a proof of the usefulness of the society. Mothers eagerly seek for advice, and applications at the rooms for counsel have been numerous. Any contribution to the funds will be welcomed by those who are carrying on this great work. As 1908 was leap year a factory girl in Varlaston, Staffordshire (Eng.), took it into her head_ to negotiate with mankind iv anfpngenioufi manner. When this impulse came upon her she was engaged in the prosiac tnsk of wrapping up iron nuts for ■export, atid in one of the packages she, inserted a note a-sking the opener to write to her. Exactly three months ago a young man employed al Hoskins's foundry, Perth, Australia, found the note, and immediately replied tj it. By last mail he received the following communication from the enterprising English lass:— "Just a few lines to let you know that 1 received your welcome letter, which took me quite by surprise, and vet I remember quite well when it was done. I was employed at Martin. Whin, and Company's, wrapping up parcels, which you came across ; and 1 remember seeing it in the order -that it was a shipping order. I have often thought that tho ship had gone down, as it was three years ag6. I should be very pleased to hear a little of your country, as it must be different lo ours. Lots of people call ours the 'black country.' I should very much like to see a little of another country, and I have made up lny mind to go to Canada next spring. <■ ? co many of my friends have gdne out, and they writo to Fay they like it. 1 should have come to Australia, as mother has an imclc out there ; but 1 do not know wher he is. 1 should very much like your photo, and I will have mine taken and send you one. I hope there is no objection in asking you if you aro married? If you are please say bo in your next letter." Enclose?! with the letter is an illustrated card, and tho Perth young man finds he cannot understand the subtlety of the feminine appeal in text printed, across it, which is taken from the second chapter, 13th verse* of Hebrews, "I will put my trust in Him."