SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1058, 22 February 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The "Tuck Box." ' , A very thoughtful idea was carried into practice somo fow years ago by Mrs. Calder, the wife of Archdeacon Calder of , Auckland, , when 6ho • started tho "tuck box" for tho benetit of tho white missionaries labouring in the Now Hebrides, tho Solomon Islands, the Santa Cruz Group, Banks Islands, and'various others. Many things aro' included in this box—medical comforts, old linen, chocolate, plasmon, English biscuits (colonial biscuits cannot withstand tho climate), tabloids, wino and spirits, raisin;,* and all kinds of nourishing foodj. Living as wo do, whe.ro all theso things can bo to easily obtained, Vβ can hardly realise what it would mean to .bo without them—as unfortunately is the frequent experience of these missionaries. Living in a climate that is often most unhealthy, with long distances to cover in ways of transit that do not allow of much luggage, all that they tako 'jrith them has to bo in a concentrated form—costly things for people with small salaries. Besides'old linen, which- is simply invaluable, home-made ■ jam is very much appreciated, but it needs to bo sent in treacle tins, as it sometimes meets with much. uiigcntlo treatment in tho landing. In Auckland, tho appeal for tho "tuck box" has always been nobly responded to, all kinds of medical comforts and delicacies bens sent in. Miss Me&tayer, 139 Sydney Street, will be exceodiugly pleased to receive any contributions for this object, and a Rcnerous firm has undertaken to ( carry all goods free of charge. Everything should be scut to Miss Mestaver, uo later than February 28, in order that they may bo forwarded to Auckland in time to catch the outgoing steamer. An Electric Tennis Party. This evening, nt tho Brougham Hill tennis courts, a." plain and tancy dress progressive toanis party will be held, under distinctly novel conditions. Tho courts aro to be lit with electric light, and players in the combined games will draw for partners—the men to pl 4 r "wjth the left hand and tho ladies with tho right, as usual, Should thoro bo many players in fancy dress, as it is hoped thero will be, an amusing and.somewhat fantastic spectacle should bo tho result. Refreshments will bo provided, nnd play will bo continued for at least two hours. Presentations. ; \ Mr., Mrs., and Miss Kibblcwhite, who are leaving P«tono for Hamilton, wero entertained at'a "social,' , -.at which Mr.and Mre.JCibblewhito wero presented, bv TETofficers of the Methodist"CliuHhVwitn" .silver .teapot, h and. .their' dauehtcrwitha silver-mounted brush and comb. -■.•._< An Appreciation. ~;' . ; , ■'Before ■ their departure from Paltfiereton' "-North, on Saturday, tho Ashburton 'Temperance Band presented Mrs. Law,- Miss Law, and tho staff at "Willow Bank" with mementoes of 'heir stay. The .secretary, Mr. L. M'Donald, in roakii)g ; tho presentation, said that this had'been' by'far the most pleasant contest they, had.-yet attended, nnd that was-in no small measure due to-tho vert , , kind -way:they had been looked after ana.treated, by tlie hostess and-staff of ."Willow Bank." They all looked forward to 'at some future time visiting Pnlmereton again.'when they hoped to be. more suocessful.' Mrs. Law, in acknowledging the very nice and quite unexpected presents, said that although a very'busy, H had been a vory pleasant, week for nil concerned. Tho band members, both in the house and outside, were a credit to their town. It was not through lack of work ■in preparation.that they, were not carrying homo the shield. After further expressions -of goodwill and singing "For They hie Jolly Good Fellows," the'wind left for home, travelling via the Wairarapa, so as to seo the Gorge and country. ; . Felldlng Notes. '.. Mrs. Cottrell has returned from Gisborno. Miss Prior, who has been staying at Day's Bay, returned to her homo oil Saturday. , v .: . , Miss 0. Pent has been enjoying a holiday in the South Island, and returned last week: ,■'-.. , There, was a- v«ry" large attendance at Wirth's Circus on Monday night, whole families coming in.from all the country districts.. . Anions those prcfent "wtrs Mesdamos Gicsen, Fitzpatricki Pickering Lawson, Clayton, Bunks,' and many others. , Mrs. and' Miss Putnam arrived from the south, where they have been spending four or five weeks, by tho Mararoa yesterday morning. 'Miss Dick, who has bson spending several weeks in Wellington with.her mother, leaves this week for tho south. Miss H. .Vallance (Otahuao), who has been paying a brief visit to Wellington, left yesterday for Marlborough, where she will bo the guest of Mrs. C. Waddy. • ■Mr. and Mr 6. R. Anderson, who with their daughter are leaving on Thursday by the Athonic for England, have let their house to Mr..and Sirs. Meek. Miss Howell, who has been staying with Mrs.' Rhodes,, leaves this week for Christehurch. ' , , r / Mrs. Jameson (Kelburne) is visiting Nelson.' .■ :>' ■'■ .-■' •, '.'■; ■ Miss Warren (Lower-Valley) is the guest of Mrs. a, Pearce. Mrs; Bhani arid'her children are spending a fortnight at Paekakariki. Mr. and Mrs. G.' S. 'V. Wonley (Napier), accompanied by the Misfes Wenlov, are leaving for ingland by the Athenfo on Thursday. • The following visitors to Wellington are staying at tho Occidental Hotel;— Mrs. Creed, Miss Aitkcn, nnd Miss Fnulko (Melbourne), .Mr* Abraham (Queensland). Mr. arid Mr«. Rom (Melbourne), Mr. and Mrs. Banweli (Blenheim), Mr. and Mrs. Oatos (Masterton), the Ml.was Roper (2) (London), Mr. Trail, Mr. Hndfleld (London), Captain M'Dinrmid (New Plymouth), Mrs. ami MifS D'Atli, Mrs. Platts (Auckland), Mr. J. C. Cooper (Mnxtertnn), Mr. Davys • Mr.- Pedcrsen (Auckliuul). Mr. Loasby (G icy town), and Mr. Swart..

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