SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1086, 27 March 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Death of Mrs, Coffey. A great many people in Wellington and elsewhere will very much regret to hear of the death of.Mrs. Coffey, which took place at the residence of Miss Godfrey, at ivarori, with whom, ever since the death of the Rev. Richard Cotfey, vicar of St: Mark's for over thirty years, she had lived. Mrs. Coffey was in her 90th year, :and until a few days ago had been in excellent health. Oil Wednesday the deceased lady was seized with a paralytic stroke; and became unconscious on Friday. On Saturday she passed quietly away at about a quarter past eight in the morning. Despite her great age, Mrs. Coffey was interested in all, that was going on, and was never happier than when helping someone in distress or need, and was exceedingly charitable. With her husband she arri/ed from Ireland 42 years ago, and after being four years in Queenstown and four years in Milton, they; came to Wellington, and for 30 years the lato Mr. Coffey was in charge of St. Mark's parish, the funeral will take- place to-day at 10.30 a.m.', and n service will be held in St. Mary's, Knrori, , prior to the interment in, , ' Karori Cemetery. New Zealanders at Home. Mrs. Lang-Meason, who went to England some time ago to try her fortune in the literary world, has been very busy,of late. Besides her appointment as assistant editor of the "Review of Reviews" and other publications issued from . the great printing house of Mr. Stead, she has written dramatic sketches, ono of which is running in tho provinces. Her son is making - headway in the musical world, and in the autumn goes on a tour in. Spain with a concert company as solo pianist. A Farewell Function, There was a very pleasant gathering at the Kent Terrace Schoolroom last Friday evening, when a "social" was hold in honour of Dr. Elizabeth Macdonald, who is shortly leaving for her native landScotland. Dr. Macdonald has acted 'as leader of the Young Women's Kible Class for the past two years, and has endeared herself to such an extent that the members decided to givo her a niem*nto of her sojourn in Wellington. The Rev. Mr. Kennedy Elliott, in a characteristic little snench, referred to Dr. Macdonald's capabilities both .as a leader and a church member. In this connection, notwithstanding her professional duties, sh« had always made a point of attending whenever possible. He had pleasure, on behalf of the class, in presenting her with a jjassjßJjcaFj) and brooch, and hoped -^that, ,' like most people who comb lief e aM'.return Home, she would come back again. Dr. Macdonald, in -reply, thanked the class and the church, for the opportunity of service, and added that one of her happiest Tcmembrances of New Zealand would be her association with Kent Terrace Church. Mr. W. 51. Hannay also said a few words, and introduced the new leader, Miss Beryl Lynch, M.A., who, it may bo remarked, was herself at one time a. member of the class. Musical items and supper followed, and the singing of "Aujd Lang Syne" terminated a happy evening. W.C.T.U. Convention. ■■■A- correspondent writes:—As.mentioned by telegram, the largest W.C.T.U. Con-, vention held in New Zealand opened in New Plymouth on Friday. Mrs. Cole, Now Zealand president, occupied tilechair. Th_< president, in her address, which was of deep interest,. touched on world-wide tonics, and also reviewed the work undertaken by the unions during the past year. At its conclusion Mrs. Cole received many expressions of thanks from members of the convention. Greetings were read from various unions in the Dominion; amongst them being messages from Devonuort, Greymouth, Auckland, ■Hokitika, Ashburton, and several others, and also from Mrs. A. R. Atkinson and Mrs. Kirk (Wellington), Miss Trovurza (Ashburton), and the Rev. Mr. John LMrd (New Plymouth). On Thursday the deleKates were accorded a civic reception by the Mayor and leading citizens, "and Mr, Okey, M.P., also welcomed them. Mrs. Colo returned thanks. Palmcrston North Notes, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald (Rauriniu) are spending a few days in Pnlmerston. Mrs. G. H. Lloyd (Hastings) is the cuest of her mother, Mrs. E. Gardner, for a week. , Miss Monro has gone to Bulls, and is staying with Miss Levett for the polo tournament. Mrs. and Miss M'Lennan returned from their visit to Rotorua on Saturday. Miss Steele (Johnsonvilk) was the guest of Miss E. M'L6nnan last week. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Pascal, accompanied by their daughters (Miss Pascal and Mrs. Harman), have left for a short trip to Rotorua. Mr. G. H. Bennett had a very cordial send-off on Wednesday, when ho left on a trip to England for the benefit of his health. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Gillies returned from a visit to Sydney on Wednesday. slrs. Millward, who hr.s been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bristow, before her departure for England, returned to' her homo in Wanganui on Saturday. Miss Betty Turton left Wellington on Saturday on a brief visit to Hawke's Bay. Mrs. H. Dt Bell and her two daughters were pnssengers by the Sydney boat on I'riday, en route for England. Mrs. Anderson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Gray, at Kelburne, has returned to Christcliurch. Mrs. F,. J. Harrison leaves for England by the Ruahine on April 6. Mrs. Speedy and Mrs. Palmer, of Fcatherston, hnvo returned to their homes after a few days spent in town. A meeting of tho Wcstland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board unanimously appointed Sister Kilgour, of Palmorstoh North, who has fourteen years' experience, to bo matron of tho Kumara Hospital (states a Press Association telegram). . Mr. and Mrs. William Watson, of Wellington, intend leaving for London on April' G by the Ruahine. They will bo accompanied by tho Misses Watson,(2). ,

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