SOCIALITIES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1264, 21 May 1896, Page 15

SOCIALITIES.

PERMANENT ARTILLERY SOCIAL (No. 2 BATTERY). Tho members of the above corps gave a very successful “social” in tho Drillshed on Friday night, May 15th, in aid of tho Brunnerton Relief Fund. The hall was nicely decorated with greenery, bunting and Chinese lanterns. The members were assisted by thoAVellington Naval Artillery, under tho direction of Staff-Sorgeant-Major Richardson, chairman, who also made a very energetic secretary. Two hundred and fifty couples were present. Among those present were the Premier and Mrs Seddon, the Mayor of AVellington and Airs Fisher, Sir Arthur and Lady Douglas, Colonel and Mrs Fox, Lieutenant-Colonel Nowall, Captains Coleman and Anderson, Mesdames Richardson, Alorris, Donaldson, Sullivan, Woodinas, AV. Churchill, Jones, Gentles, AlacIntosh, Alisses Newall, Curtice, Ready, Hollis (2), Alurray, Heffernan, Callum, AVilliams, Adamson, Sullivan, Butler, Grey, and representatives of the various local corps in A\ r ellmgton. The musicians were on a platform raised in the centre of tho Drillshed. A large Chinese umbrella covering had a very attractive effect. The music was supplied by Messrs E. J. King (violin), L. T. King (cornet), Herd (trombone), Thompson (lluto), Butler (double bass) and E. J. King, junr. (pianist), and was most onjayable to tho dancers present. The Al.’sO. wero Sergeant-Alajor Robinson (D Battery), Artificer Aloore, Bombardier Alurray and Gunner Fordyce. During the dances Aliss A. Curtice contributed a song (“ The Last Muster”), accompanied by a young lady amateur; a recitation was given by Air A. 3. Paterson (“Suarley Yow”), by Kipling; a clarionet solo by Air 0. D. Mackintosh (" Tho Ash Grove”), accompanied by E. J. King, junr.; and a sailor’s hornpipe by .Seaman-gunner J. Donaldson. The catering was in tho bands of tho Permanent Artillery providore, Mr Ross. It is to bo hoped this successful gathering will be an annual affair.

A BIRMINGHAM SOCIAL GATHERING

One of the most enjoyable dances given this season was held at Air Robert Alcßoth’s residence last Friday, 15th Alay. About 20 couples wero present, and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Somo very pretty dresses were worn by the ladies : Airs 14. Alcßeth wore a black laco dress with black trimming to match ; Airs Albert Alcßeth looked, as usual, charming in a cream satin; Airs J. AVelford, black and gold; Mrs Dr Smith, of Hunterville, cream satin with train and corded silk trimmings; Aliss Shannon looked well in a pink satin ; Aliss Kathleen Shannon in a pale cream dress; Aliss Alcßeth, of Alarton, pale blue; Aliss Greenfield, of Nelson, wore a very pretty dress of black silk; Aliss Whishaw, black and pink, and many others tc o numerous to moution. I think tl o

honours of tho evening could be safely given to Mrs A. Mcßeth, who always looks well in a ballroom. I noticed among the gentlemen present the following : Major Moore, Messrs Haythorno, Banks, Church, Moss (2), Shannon, Aldridge, Baynes, Stanley, A. Mcßeth, Matheson, Goodbehere, Harden, Johnston (2), Fisher and many others. The supper was excellent, and showed great care had been given to the management. Tho floor was very good, although rather limited as to space. The music was supplied by Mr Fanthorpo and Mr Chung. Dancing was kept up till the small hours of the morning. A most enjoyable time was spent by all.