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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 86, 8 October 1914, Page 9

Mrs. Arthur de Castro, who has recently returned from a trip to Great Britain and America, taken on account of her health, which is quite restored, had an interesting .tour. She stayed with relatives and friends, and met many former New Zealanders. Lady Islington and Mrs. Stapleton Cotton she met several .times. One of her great friends lives at East Grinstead, in a lovely old home, and is a noted animal painter. He is painting Lady Islington's little dog. Mrs. de Castro spent a most fascinating time with Dr. Murray, the Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge, meeting numbers of interesting people. Dr. Watson and Mrs. Watson— Dr. Watson is the Master of Trinity — gave a dinner and reception every year to all the old Harrovians, and Mrs. de Castro went with Dr. and Mrs. Murray, and was carried across the courtyard in a Sedan chair of Queen Elizabeth's time. The dinner took place in the old hall, and' the "old boys" joined lustily in the school songs. Mrs. de Castro spent an afternoon at Newnham. Her visit to Canada was delightful. She met there Mr. and Mrs. Guise, who are at Ottawa, where he lias a high appointment in the C.P.R. Mrs. Guise has two -sisters there. In Winnipeg she stayed with Dean and Mrs. Coombs, and in Calgary with the Bishop of Calgary. At present Mrs. de Castro is staying at Havelock North with Mrs. R. H. Mackenzie, and later leaves for Rotorua with Mrs. Mackenzie and her daughter, Mrs. E. M'Lennan. Mrs. Cairns, who has been staying with Mrs. M'Lellan'd, Cuba-street, left for her home in Masterton on Monday. Mrs. Arthur Duncan accompanies Mr. Arthur Duncan to Auckland for the golf meeting. Mrs. Herbert Kirkcaldie and Mrs. Stubbs have gone to Rotorua, and will visit Te Aroha before returning to Wei' hngton at the end of the month. Miss B^rlase is giving a dance this j week in the Goring-street Hall. Many of tho military men will be present. Mr. and Mrs. Dobbio (Dunedin), Mrs. j and Miss Powley (Auckland), Miss Bond (Auokland), Mrs. Hurst (Sydney), and Mrs. Mirams (Wellington) «re at the j Grand Hotel. Miss Davies (Christchurch), Mrs. Eccles (Blenheim), Mr. and Mrs. Kernahan (Wanganui), Mrs. and Miss Porter (Palmerston North), Miss J. Burrell (Feilding), Mrs. G. A. Wheeler (Tai- ; hape), Miss Oakey (Christchurch), Miss Thompson (Christchurch), and Mrs. and Miss Howard (Greatford) are at the I Hotel Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. P. FrfSte (Wanganui) are at the Empire Hotel. Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Lachman, who have been at the Empire, intend visiting Dunedin at the end of this week. Miss Enid Bell has gone to Dunedin for the golf championship meeting. I The men. a.re making excellent use of the Troopers' Club in Sydney-street, and [ are very grateful for the comfort, ease, and entertainment they get there. Indeed, last night, the committee was asked if the men might be allowed to defray some of the expenses, but they were told that there were move offers of assistance than needed, so eager was the public to. help. Last night every seat at the writing tables was filled by busy men, scribbling letters, the gymnasium was enthusiastically patronised, and in the main hall men were playing cards, reading 1 , talking, or listening to the entertainment. Cigarettes were provided by Messrs. Johnstdn and Co. ' A number of men took advantage of the valuable little French lessons given hy Madame Ducleene (who was engaged by Mr. Firth). Tho Rev. A. O. Williams, and Mrs. Williams, have returned to Wanganui after a nine-months' trip to England. Miss Stott has returned from Auckland. Lady Rutherford and Miss Rutherford left for Lyttelton last night. Mr. George Denniston went South with Lieut. -Com. Denniston last night. At the New Occidental Hotel are: — Mrs. Macdonnell (Waihi), Mr. and Mrs. Lavelle (Dannevirke), Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Nicholas (Hawera), Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brewer (Hawera), Mr. and Mrs. and Miss T. J. Ferguson (Sydney), i and Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Ellis (Auck r land). The Servian women, writes Philip Gibbs in the Graphic, have the fighting spirit, and they would tear to pieces any man who played the coward when j his country was in peril. Some years ago they organised a "League of Death" to help in the defence of Servia against Austria when the inevitable war should take place, Society women and peasant women practised shooting, and learned tho elements of military drill. BRITAIN'S GREATEST PIANOS. Of the many celebrated English instruments stocked by the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., none enjoys such an enviable position and reputation as < the Broadwood Piano. Every model is the result of nearly 200 years' adherence to the highest ideals in piano > construction. Other British-built pianos at the Dresden include the renowned Sames and the excellent and reliable Collard. The famous Canadian organs— the Bell - and the Imperial— are also on view in a variety of models. All these superb instruments are offered on very attractive terms. The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington. North Island manager, M. J. Brookes. — Advt. In a recent advertisement of artists waking records for the Pathephone we included inadvertently the names of Melba and Clara Butt— who, to the best of our information, do not belong to our list of artists. We have therefore corrected the advertisement. We invite all clients to ask for our list of artists — and satisfy themselves that some of the best of tho world's best artists are available to all Pathcpbone users. Oscar Hew ett and Co.. sole agent* for Pathephoncs in N.Z.. 56. Cuba-street.— Advt. Bridal shower bouquets are a feature of every pretty wedcHng. The choicest of bloom* and most artistic designing are obtained at Miss Mm ray's, Vice-Regal Florist, 36, Willis-street. Country orders receive special attention. — Advt. The "Ideal Honfe" School of Dreascutting. Best system in existenceEconomy must be studied to-day. Great I saving effected by making dresses and garments at home. Classes daily. Call for personal demonstration. Adelplu Chambers, 102, Willis-stroet.— Advt. | Protect your little lads from the heat of the noonday sun. "Straw boaters or "Jack Tars," 2s lid to 6s 6d. Geo. ffowlds, Ltd., Manneri-stveqt.— Advt.