SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 915, 7 September 1910, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

For Mother Mary Joseph Aubert, Eor many years Wellington bns-bcen accustomed to sec the little . blue-robed , figure of tho Rev. Mother. Mary Joseph' Aubert trudging about the streets busily engaged upon ner self-imposed tasks of mercy and infinite charity. Probably few people cau-'tver realijo what .her work has meant, although a faiilt ideit.of it can. be gained by a visit to the Home of Compassion out at Island Bay, where' the deserte<l,:,the destitute,.'the maimed in', mind and body find a : hoine, and ministering hearts ihat watch and care for .them. Till one, has seen thenrit is difficult to rconceive, that there can-be such twisted, stunted little bodies and,-minds to be found in this new country of ours, and it is the greatest relief-to turn- to the 'healthy but homeless little'.babies and small children in.the other rooms'. Most: persistently . and steadfastly the Rev. Mother has gone.about her. work in the face of financial worries and evety other, sort of worry that can. attack one engaged in such work. AVith ' the growth-of the city the' work has, v of 'course,-: grown correspondingly, :_and _it speaks volumes, for her administrative ability when one realises that 'not onjy does: she carry on her wonderful work in the Homes at Island Bay and-in Buckle Street, but 'in Wanganui and Auckland as.well—a,work which she alone took in hand. *A : movement has' how been'set oil ! fopt'to present a testimonial, to' Mother •Mary Joseph Aubert on/ the occasion ; of her golden jubilee, which takes place' in December. A.meeting of .the ■■ Executive Committee, consisting of .Mi's, T. G. Macarthy, and Mrs.'-'.-(Dr.)','- Herbert, : -- ; Miss Eileen. WaTd, Miss M. Seddon, Miss, R. KPElligott, and Messrs. Mao Donald (joint treasurer, with'- Mrs.. Macarthy),.-. -B".. L. Ward, and A. Airiodeo (secretary)'was, held," ■in v Mrs.; T. -G. Macarthy's house. yesterday afternoon.' ■■}. A' General Com-rajtte-e,. with power 10. add to its'numbers, has also been formed, and is, made up.' of, the. following . members:—-Lady VWard,' Mrs.';'(Dr.) ,'Findky,. Mrs.. Rhodes,' Mrs.. (Dr.)'Martin,-Mrs. J._ P. Lute, Mrs. Knox Gilmour,--. Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Prouse, Mrs. ..Seddon, Mrs. Chatfield;' Mrs. 'J.' Parker, y the Hon. R. Lbughi'ian and Mrs. Loughnari; tho Rabbi (Mr.- Van Stayereh), Mr. T. G. Macarthy, Mr. Fuller, and Mr. Sheppard./ '■■, ': . ...-■' : _A number of entertainments of various kinds for the 'purpose. of raising funds for tho testimonial will be organised dur-', ing the coming months, the first of which (a plain and fancy-dress skating' carnival) will take place some time this month.'A public collection will',be- taken, in the. streets on "December 3. 'Lists have been placed iii 'the hands of -the: committee, and .contributions will be exceedingly...wel-. cbmc'fliT ':. '-;' r , . ■ .«.e.i.-i...».>...-.-,u... ■A.'.Sale',of. Work. . .;- : ;. -' -■■ ,"-> -,' : A sale ( Of work wa's'opened in. the ; Presbyterian Church-at Ivelburno yesterday afternoon by, the "Mayoress, Mrs. Wilford. A great many, people were present and a considerable 'amount. of business seemed to be transacted. The stalls had been 1 prettily decorated in , a quaint old English ; fashion and were covered with all kinds of useful and ornamental merchandise; The following: ladies had charge of them:—Plain' '.stall, Mesdarnes - Moore, Clarke-Johnsbh, -. Glover,.' ahd-'Gr'ocott; fancy: stall, Mesdanies Christie and .Com'-; rie; produce stall," Mesdarnes Gibb,. Vial,' and Stewart; sweet stall arid Christmas tree, 'Mrs. Holdsworth and the Misses Harris,: Rose, Vial, M. Williamson, and Strauchon,; tea-room, Mesdarnes Rose, Gunn,' Black, 1 the Misses Harris,' Batchclor, Smith, L. -Shearer, and Gibb;; flower stall, Mrs.' Johns, and the! Misses' Grant, D,, : Pierard and Stewart.' ' The , Ladies' Guild had a/quantity of work of alVde-. scription to'dispose; of during, the sale. The'president' is Mrs?* Standage and'the secretary Mrs. Richmond.',:'-., A .Farewell; Ted. ' :: '~.': ' . An-' exceedingly enjoyable ..afternoon tea was given by the' girl 'clerks in. the .Government' Land and Survey Department yesterday afternoon as tl farewell to Miss M. E. - Richardson, who is -leaving.-very shortly for; a twelve months' trip to -the Old: Country.. The merry little party ■withheld in :Miss Orr's roohis.'Mlss-Ori acting as liost«ss/for the occasion; • Very lovely spring flowers were everywhere;to be:seen,:the tea-table being most ar'iC.ically decorated with them..,' Several-gay. little speeches were made by; some of .'.those present, to which Miss Richardson had to respond. All kinds of good wishes | were expressed for the enjoyment of Miss Richardson (luring her- travels,' and healths were drunk. Miss F. Richardson was.also a guest of .honour at the function; '.- ".-"■' : - ■■ ■. ... ", - ■ On Thursday ;Miss Richardson was thegucst of honour at a luncheon party given by the girl clerks of the Government Life and. Insurance Department. /Speeches were made, and a happy time spent by those present. Miss .Richardson-was the recipient of a handsome leather travelling cushion from those present, which should prove a welcome friend while travelling.* Dr. Gibb's Action Commended; The Provincial Convention, of Women's Christian Temperance Union : opened at Masterton yesterday (says our corre-. spondeut). Mrs. Boxall, district president, presiding. Reports were read from various districts - showing that good work had been .clone daring the-year. An interesting letter was read, from. Mrs! Chappie,' wife of Dr. Chappie, who had. attended ,the-World's Convention.. A discussion took place upon tho question Of Biblereading in schools,-, and it was decided lo strongly . advocate .the adoption of the Nelson system. A resolution was'passed thanking Dr. Gibb and the Rev.' J. J., .North for, the Stand, which they had taken, over "The Girl from Rector's." It was decided to hold the next convention at Levin. . ,: . . -

The New Principal of Wanganui College! It was a, most interesting piece of news thut appt'ui-eil in yesteruuy's papers regiU'din'g tha appointment the uotird ot Uovernors of tne Wanganui Girls'. L'ollt-ge of Aliss C. M. Cruicksliunk, as principal of the college, in,the place of Miss M. I, l''raser. Miss Cnhckshnnk is, at tlio present' moment, principal of.the Southland Girls' High Sclioul, a position which she has occupied for very nearly four years, and she is considered one of the best educationalists in tbu Dominion. Her career has been a distinguished one, beginning with the winning of an Otagc junior: Board Scholarship in im, und Continuing in achievements until she gained her M.A. degree, with honours in mathematical physics and, M.Sc, and was .classified Al by the Education Department.' Miss "Cruickshauk has had the charge ul tlm Kytburit primary school of oyer -50. pupils, she has been assistant' for thred years at Albert College: (Auckland), she has been mathe ; mutical mistress. of the Ditncdln Girls' High School, and for five years she was assistant at the Tiraaru Girls' High School. The highest eulogiuihs have been pasesd as to Miss Cruickshank's qualifications, those who have- known hei and have seen her work speaking of both in the warmest terms. It is'said that hot only is Miss-Cruickshank wholly trusted by tho Southland Board of Governors, but she enjoys in a pre-eminent degree the confidence and respect of every inerriber of her staff. She is a strict disciplinarian, but'she possesses, withal, in a remarkable degree, the power of winning and retaining the affection oi her pupils. ' Of the manv admirable traits in Miss Cruickshank's character those that impress most are her high sense of duty, her earnestness and sincerity of purpose, and her whole-hearted devotion to the cause of education. In this way is Miss Cruickshank: spoken of by all: who have seen anvthing \of her work. She has.a high ideal of what a school should be, and she spares neither time nor effort to realise that ideal. She is said to hare powers- of explanation, persuasiveness, kindness, and an equality of temperament, without which no teacher can' be lastingly Successful. From all that has been' said, it would' seem as though Wangnntti.- College is very much to be-congratulated upon* the choice made by. its ; College. Governors. It. has had a' very; high reputation hi the past, and there is every likelihood of that reputation being-retained, if not added to in the course .of. time. The Navy League Demonstration. The Navy League annual demonstration at the Town. Hall this .evening promises to be'a very interesting function. .It is understood that a 1 party from Government. House will be present, in addition to Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, officers of H.M.S.- Encounter, and -their wives, presidents of the league, branches at Napier, Eeilding, and Waitaki High School. A block of seats has been arranged downStairs, in the front of the hall to be reserved for' league members and distinguished visitors. A crowded audience is anticipated.: ■'. 1 . .- i l ,': ■ • ■'' .'. ■ The W.S. arid ,P. League.. A .meeting of tlio Women's Social and Political League 'was held in-their rooms last. night, Mrs.. Keay Brown occupying tho ,'ctair.. A most ■ interesting paper was read.by-Miss M'Lean, dealing with ■ the birth-rate question. The members are of tho opinion that the; Government should bender some aid to the people who have more than fbar in a family. It was suggested that a' grant. of land,' or 'money shouitl.be made in'thes2 cases. Many miserable examples :were quoted as show? ing .that.soihe\ legislation is neiessary in this direction. A good rehearsal of the women's' Parliament was held. ■ • .

Miss V. Dall-is visiting Nelson and is the-.guest of >Mrs..Rout, "Tahuria;".' >'i'-. The Misses Morris, of Wadcstown, are spending some days over at. Day's Bay where, they have a cottage. ' -Miss Bauchop is the guest ,of Mrs. Elder, at, Waikanae. . . * ' -.:'•'■■'■ .Miss Elder and her sister left Wellington yesterday for "Burnview." : Miss -Wolff, of Masterton, is -visiting Wellington this;- week. '•■' ,\Mrs. Roydhbuse, jnn,, of Carterton, arrived, in Wellingtoh yesterday morning and', is. staying with her mother, Mrs. Sutlierland, at Kelburne. \. . .'■"'' Miss Simpson left Wellington .yesterday for ,Palmerston North where' she'is the guest, of; Mrs.'Abraham. ; Mrs. 'Knell, of Greytown, is visiting her daughters at;'Palmerston and Marton.- ■•■'.-' :-, . "■-■■ .-■'■•'■ Mrs..Mead, of Carterton,; and her two. sons are . staying .with her brother, Mr. Harry Stuckey and his wife in Hawke's Bay.. -,'■; .. -. ";./..':'.'■ Miss'Turton,. from Marton,. is visiting Mrs. Tiirton,' and her sister," froni Waipukurau,;is expecterj early this w ; eek to join,them;in : Wellington.. , [' \ \l : '\ ■'' '"' GREY HAIR. . Take warning in time from .one with vast experience.-Never use an advertised clieap dye; it burns, and eats the life out of the: hair .Consult Miss Milsom, by letter or \ personally, re Alfredum's •Egyptian Henna, Registered Nofi's2o6. It isNiarmless, is not ;a dye, but restores to natural colour immediately. Hair physician, face expert, treats and teaches ladies and gentlemen their home , treatment, shampooing; manicuring. Most natural hair-work;. Only best quality hair used. .Perfect' match guaranteed. Hair-dressing dono : and taught. Electrolysis. Telapnone,- 814. King's Chambers (next Empire Hotel), Willis Street, Wel-iingtou.r-Adirti'. : Floral Art in its , perfection is seen at-MISS MURRAY'S, Vice-Regal Florist, Willis 'Street, ".Exquisite : Baskets. Posies'; Bouquets. Floral Designs made of Choicest Flowers A special feature of tho firm also is niade of decorating for Dinners, At Homes, Weddings, etc.—idve.