SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 552, 6 July 1909, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

For' the Wellington ■ Poor. "Dominica l " has to acknowledge with thanks tho gift ofmimorous parcels of clothing which havo arrived during tho past few days., One parcel of clothes for a very- tiny baby came with tho inscription. "From ono baby to another," and care will be taken that just the right baby gets it. Another parcel,' from- a little country district, contained, among other garments, five beautifully -made, quite new, little blue petticoats: for a very little girl. ' Tho small children who- becomo possessed of those becoming garments aro likely to be as vain as littlo peacocks. Parcels have reached us'from stations on the distant coast,cand from a day's railway journey in the country, and it is that many kindly people,, are glad to know that, by sending parcels of clothing down to Wellington they will reach families very much in'need. i'A Children's.Fancy Dress Dance. A most enjoyable fancy dress dance for children was given on Thursday by Mrs. 6odfrey j Pharazyn, at "Eastella," Hastings. The invitations were from 4 to 7 o'clock, to suit the early bedtime of the yery young guests, and at tho earliest hour numbers of small children wefo arriving by carriage and motor-ear. Some of the grown-up people of the neighbourhood—parents and 'friends of the "times"—were there to admire the pretty 'scene, among them being Sir William and Lady Russell, with Lady Price and ' Miss Violet Russell, Mrs! Tanner, Mrs. Lqwry, Mr. and , Mrs. Fitzroy, Miss Louio Fitzroy, Miss Williams, of Frimley, and ■Mrs. Johnston, ,of Highden. The little guests were received by Mrs. Pharazyn's two ohildren,' Billy and Ruth—the former as a French drummer boy in blue coat and waistcoat, heavily laced with silver, whito breeches and high black gaiters; Ruth, as Queen of the Fairies, wearing ,white tulle spangled with gold, a gold crown, and riobpn-wreathed sceptre. David, the youngest'of the'.family, was dressed as "Bubbles." It was acharming scene J when alfthe" littlo "ia&squeradors were gathered together, and very'pretty costumes wero worn. Among others noted were: Betty Leurs and Joan Evans as ■ Roses; , Doris Lean (Buttercup); "Hazel Chambers (Snowdrop); Eugenie Falconer (Lily of the •-Valley); Marie Stead (Pink Daisy); 0. Hawkins and Buzzy . Tosswil (Pierrots); Cyril Scannel (Clown); Tony Gardiner (Touchstone); Jim Nelson (Robin. Hood); Nell Chambers (Mrs. Elizabeth Fry); Sydney Gardiner (Highlander); Mary Hassell (Japanese Maid); Mrs. Beman's little boy and girl arid Bobbie and Mollio M'Kenzie (Dutch Children); G.wen Nelson (Breton Maiden); Penn Scannell (Italian Bo\); Ruth Nelson (Maiden of the Empire); H. Bennett (Pago of Louis XVI.); Joyce Beamish (Court Lady); Dora Symons (French Lady); G. Nelson (Kate Greenaway Girl); Ruth Scannell (Runaway Girl); Alison Johnson and Nora Hassall (Red, Riding- Hoods); Gerald Falconer and Rowan Hill (Boy Blues); Alec Stead (Compulsory Military Training); W. Stead (Quartermaster); Sally Russell (Housemaid); and Bob Russell (Stockman). Little Geoffrey Lowis, as a very tiny Napoleon, attracted much attention. His costume was accurate to tho smallest detail, and, with a glittering order on his breast and a nco sword by bis side,, he walked about solemnly—"The Littlo Corporal to the life. A very original costume was worn by Rachel Smith, who came as a dmner-table—of all things in the wide world—dressed very .cleverly in -a white Uamask frock.trimmed with neatly folded table-napkins, spoons, and forks, and a central bunch of flowers,.-with a head-dress and shoulder-knots of napkins folded like a waterlily with a roll in the centre of eaoh

A Woolshed Dance. }; ; ;;?;-- The bachelors of Komako, says-; a correspondent, have awakened from-their - nine years sleep and become suddenly. ,alive to their lesponsibihties, and, with'the pleasing memory of tho "maidens' ball" of-'last'year still lingering in. their momones,' .-have bestirred theniiolves to some account;-. Tlie re-; suit on Friday was one of tho prettiest and daintiest'dances oyer held in the district/ The , ball was held in 'the Mahara woolshed, but it would have taken tho eagle eye of a Sherlock Holmes to have discovered any sign or traces ct our woolly friends. The ?V room"-was quaintly decorated with Eastern hangings and treasures from .the bush, and many"; .lamps swung on high, casting a soft glow over all. Cosy corners, suppor-room, dressing-room, smoke-room, and promenado were skilfully arranged and cunningly disguised in curtains, , flowers, and ferns. Tho non-dancers', retreat was made comfortable with od stovo., hot- . water bottles, 'carpets, rugs, cushions, and easy chairs, and formed a delightful haven. A large number wore present, including visitors from Wellington, Wairarapa, Pahiatua, and Marten. Tho ladies' dresses presented a picture and made one ask oneself if this were really tho back-blocks or tho city. The music was by Mr. Cornwall, of Palmerston, and dancing, was continued until 3 o'clock Ex&CT,,Sj,»? ,nited lj, Ps- Aeton ! Misses cramley and Stevens, and Mr. Dinnie The organisers, Messrs. Bagnall, Beotham,' Hep-' (2) ' are to h y coL gratulated on the success of their efforts. Mastcrton Notes. Mrs. Lawrence, of Masterton, gave a verv enjoyable afternoon tea, last tnday arte? hXd te IUSi ? J™ "S helped to entertain tho guests, the prizc--1 ™ rS the competitions being MisS N. Wh.tcombe and Miss Wmnio Moore. Among those present weio Miss Carr (Mrs. Lawrence's sister) tho Misses Gawith (2) M Bunny, Waddmgton, Mooro (2), Moodie Cameron Meredith, Wyett, Bunting, Whitl combo, Payton (2), Wolff, and Horton. - Miss Vallancc,>f "Otahua," and Miss Bennett are visiting the Auckland district ,en route to Rotorua. Miss Ecetham is spending a few days in Wellington. , J M« S \ D iT Pa r kl ' n . S( ! n k vißitln S hor sister, Mrs. A. H. Wnghtson, at WaTpipi Invitations have- been issued' for a bachelors ball to be held in'the Exchange Hall on July 14. A strong committee lias tho matter in hand, and, no doubt, it will prove tnc Usual sucooss. Mrs. W. Mace,'of "Brammerton." who has been spending a week in Wellington, has returned to her home. Miss Tabateau, of Muratai, is staying with her aunt, Mrs. C. Tabateau.

The ladies' golf championship matches begin at Trentham on Saturday, July 24. '

Mrs. -Walter Hislop has issued invitations for an "At Home" to be given on Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. Gibbison, frohi Raglan (nee Clara Stevens), is visiting her mother, Mrs. Francis Stovens, of Oriental Bay.

An enjoyable little dance was given last night in-tho Goring Street Hall by Captain Blunt, Mr. Brewer, and Dr. Murphy, of H.M.S. Pioneer.

Mrs. Thunder, of Christchurch, is staying with Mrs. F. M.B. Fisher. She 1 goes down to Christchurch on Wednesday • for • the bachelors'ball, and will return on Sunday, to stay with Mrs. Fishor for the gaieties of the raco ■ week.

The engagement is announced of Miss Myra Bassett, youngest daughter of Mr. W. G. Bassett," the well-known Wanganui timber merchant, to Mr. Robert H; BiUens, of the literary staff of tho Manawatu "Evening Standard." \

In connection with the meeting of the Diocesan Synod, which is being held in Wellington this week, the Bishop of Wellington and Mrs. Wallis aro giving an "At Home" in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall next Saturday afternoon.

A benefit concert was given in Invercargill last week for Miss Eri Thomsqn, the Stewart Island girl who is going over to Melbourne to study singing under Madame Melba's tuition, and, as a result.of the concert, Miss Thomson'iwill receive /over one. ■ hundred guineas (says a Press Association message).