SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 6996, 9 December 1909, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

The engagement is announced of Miss D. Berm.an, daughter of Mr and Mrs Borman, of Hobson street, to Mr I*eo. Marris, of this city.

Tho Grand Hotel pucst list includes Mr and Mrs Hollins (England), Mr andMrs Niven, and Mr and Mrs Guy Williams.

Miss Beatrice Day entertained about thirty guests to morning tea at Kirkcaldie's yesterday morning. The tables ■mere prettily decorated with sweet peas.

The following are guests at the Windsor:—Mrs Edgar (PaJmerston North), Mrs Walden (Palmerston North), Mies Hitches (Sydney), Mrs Fowler (Dunedin), Mrs Shand (Dunedin), Mxs Wills (Westport).

A sale of work was held at Makara yesterday in aid of the funds of the Anglican Church and for the endowment of a bed at St. Mary's Home, Karori. Mr. J. P. Luke opened the bazaar. Thero wore many Karori folk present. The various stalls were under the management of the following :—Mesdames W. and T. Trotter, Jervis, Monk, -Robinson, Anderson, Bowler, Smith, Hawkins, and Hislop.

A sale of work was held at St. Mary's Home, Karori, to augment the funds for furnishing the addition lately built. Lady Plunket attended, and was accompanied by Mrs Wallis. Lady Pliraket was gowned in an exquisite white embroidered robe, with pale blue hat. Mrs Wallis wore a pretty pink crepe cloth frock and a black hat. Among others present were Mrs Duncan, Mrs Shirtcliffe, Mrs W. Hudson, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Burton, Mrs C. P. a.nd Miss Powles, and Mrs Hayes. The articles sold were the handiwork of the girls, and were much admired by the visitors.

At a meeting of the District Union 'Committee of the Young Women's Presbyterian Bible Class Union of Now Zealand, held on Tuesday, it was unanimously resolved, "That the most vigorous protest be sent to Sir Joneph Ward' against allowing the introductisra of the liquor canteen into the compulsory military camp, which would 'necessarily mean the thrusting of temiptation before many of our brothers and other young men of the Dominion." A copy of the minute was duly forwarded to the Premier by the president of the union. ,

A meeting of the District Committee of the Presbyterian Young Women's Bible Glass "Union of New Zealand was held on Tuesday. ..There: was ■■ a 3arge attendance of members. Encouraging reports were received from town and country, proving that ii*

"Wellington district the Presbyterian young women are working earnestly., Arrangements were made to provide a Christmas tea, Nero' Year's dinner, and other treats for the lit*!© ones in the Wellington Presbyterian Children's Home. Delegates wore asked to advise their classes in futuro to forward their Maori Mission, contributions to tho Turakina Maori Girls' School Scholarship Fund. Yesterday afternoon, in Fullford's Hall. Brooklyn, a bazaar in aid of tho building fund of tho new Brooklyn Methodist Church, was opened by Mrs Dr Newman. The hall presented a, very gay appearance. The stalls and sido shows were well patronised, and the competitions were: also well supported. An address was given by .Mr R. A. Wright, M.P., and music .was supplied by the Brooklyn Orchestra. The bazaar will bo open this afternoon and evening when it is expected tho remainder of tho goods .will be sold. Mr Bayward, Ladies' Tailor, Lambton quay, Wellington, has had to extend hia promises to the full capacity to cope witli his increased business. The whole of bis ground floor being required for fitting, cutting and showrooms, new workrooms have been secured in tho building adjoining. Mr Harvard is now able to complete promptly all orders entrusted to his. care. • For tho holidays yon will want a smart linen costume, or a nice washing print frock. A useful hat that must bo< tho correct style without being too expensive. You will find all these at -Mrs Matthewson'6, Lambton quay, and rojy on both the stylo and the price being right. " Bridal Debutante Presentation.— Hand Bouquets in all newest styles, ladies' dross and hair sprays. Gentlemen's coat flowers. Birthday offerings. Mies Prebble, the Floral Depot, 51, Willis etreet. • Weddings.—Bride's and Bridesmaid's Bouquets, Sprays. Baskets, and ; other artistic floral devices for birthdays, presentations, bon voyage, etc. Choicest flowers only used. Misa Murray, ViceRegal Florist. 36. Willi* street • THE SECEET OF KEEPING YOUNG. The wonderful preparations that are tho outcome of Miss Milsom's long experience and researches are widespread and famous.' They not only stop hair falling, cure tho worst form of dandruff, irritation, etc., but positively promote a new and luxurious growth in a- very short time. King's Chambers, Willis street (opp. Carroll's). Telephone 814. *