SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1157, 19 June 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Frocks in'"Lucky Durham." Miss Beatrice Day, as Lady Mountfallen in tho play "Lucky Durham," which opened on Saturday, wears Eome very charming frocks. In tho first act she appears in an evening gown of white charmeuse satin, with a long train of pink and white brocade falling from between tho shotud--ers. Both skirt and corsage are covered with an overdress of silver-sequinned net, with shoulder straps 'of'" the' same material. In tho second act she is ready for tho Ascot races, and wears a short-high-waisted dress of sea-gull grey uinon over crepe de chine of the same shade, tho skirt being bordered with silver braid and embroideries. The bodice is also braided, and has a waist-belt with strappings of turquoise bluo satin. With this she wears a turban toque of dull peacock blno straw, with knots of silver braid. In tho third act she appears in a-most graceful and artistic frock of egg-shell blue silk china crepe, semi-trained, the todice being trimmed with soutache braid of the same colour. ' It is a delightful creation, and becomes Miss Day well. Miss HaroingeMaltbv, who takes the part of Mrs. Durham, mother of "Lucky Durham, is a very white-haired, stately, old lady ami wears a black lace dress trimmed with ]et, and later on a black hat.

A Presentation. .Miss Ethel Mills, who resigned her position on tho staff of the legal firm of Messrs, Prior- and Gillespie, of .FeiWing, to join tho literary staff of the 'Feilding Star," was the recipient of two presentations on Saturday afternoon. On behalf of the firm, Mr. Prior presented Miss Mills with a silver-backed mirror and a silver tray, and, on behalf of the stall. Mr. Logio presented her with..a. beautiful clock and self-filling fountam'peji.'.y S» Hospital Ball at Napier. A most successful Hospital ball, was .held in tho Garrison-Hall;::Napier,--on Thursday evening, a 1 large number, of residents of the town and district being present. Very complete arrangements had been made, even in tho minutest details, and most excellent music was supplied by Ninno's Band. The large hall was brilliant with quantities of bunting, hanging from the ceiling and intermingled on the walls with foliage, ilax, arid various kinds of evergreens, together with largo red and white poppies. Two marquees, together with a couple of rooms in the building, provided plenty of accommodation for those sitting out. A tempting supper was provided, the local waiters offering their services for the evening free of charge.

Opening of a New Hospital Ward. .The owning of the new .Women's and Children's Ward at the Christchurch Hospital by tho Hon. G. Fowlds on ihursclay was a notable event. The history of the movement was sketched by Mrs. laltiot. wifo of one of the honorary medical staff. Briefly, it appears that Mrs. Dr. Crooke and the matron together conceived tho idea, and as a result a conference of ladies was held, who set about organising a subscription. A sum of over JMOOO was thus raised, and this amount secured subsidy from 'the Government at the rate of 21s. in the £.. the result was the fine building opened on Thursday. Speeches were made by Mr. Horrell (chairman of tho board), Mrs. Talbot, Bishop Julius, tho Mayor, and tho Minister for Hospitals. The corridor, in which tho ceremony was held, was densely packed. After the official opening, the largo audience inspected the building. The lower story is reserved for children. The tiling of the walls is very handsome, and tho furniture is in keening, whilst the play-room at tho end, which is stocked with" toys, thanks to Mrs. W. Recce, is an added benefit. Tho upper story is a fine women's ward. The architecture was in the hands of Messrs. Collins and Harman, and is in every respect up to their high standard of work.

Cards of invitation have been issued for tho ball at Government House on the evening of Tuesday, Juno 27, by their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Islington in honour of the Coronation of their Majesties King George V and Queen 'Mary. Dancing is at half-past nine. A demonstration of poultice-making was given in the home industries section of the Exhibition on Saturday afternoon hy Nurse Sexton, assisted by Miss Kelly. Various kinds were made, tho nurses having brought all the necessary paraphernalia with them, and much useful knowledge was imparted as to the most comfortable and neatest method of ! andaging tho poultices in their places, a dummy rabbit serving as the patient. _ There was a large and interested gathering of spectators, most of whom were anxious for i a repetition of the proceedings. By request, a demonstration of bandaging is to ho given bv Nurse Sexton next Wednesday evening. During that afternoon a competition for the best pastry made out of half a pound of butter and two cups of flour is being held, all the exhibits to bo sent in by .1 o clock at the latest. Mrs. C.ndber will be the judge. Another competition, to be held later in the week, is to take place, the Empire Packing Company giving a handsome prize for the best cakes made with one of their sixpenny packets.

MARVELLOUS METHOD DISCOVERED In seven days Miss Milsom guarantees marvellous improvement to the worst head of hair, cure dandruff, scalp-bound, constant headaches, neuralgia, insomnia. Call and prove for yourselves, and learn home treatment in conjunction with the wonderful hair and 6kin preparations. The results will astound you. Face massage for lines and llabbiuess. shampooing, manicuring, clipping, electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hmrdressing donu nnd taught. Jlairwork of every description, lightest weaving, best English hair, perfect match. Consultation free. MISS MJLSOM, King's Chambers, Wellington. Telephone 811—Advt. Millinery College, Hume's Buildings, 102 Willis Street.—Exclusive Styles and Moderate Prices at MISS HAMILTON'S. Burberrys to match Costumes, Remodelling a speciality.* For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, .Woods' Great PeDuerinint Cure, Is, Cd. *

During Miss HnnlnißO-Maltby's performance of Host-ami's witty little"comedy, "The ltomaueers," tit the Sydney Street Hall on July 3, songs will he given between the nets by Mr. Leo. B. Buckeridge. and Mr. Ivan Levey—a new singer of exceptional voice. To conclude the entertainment, Miss Maltby is to recite in original dramatic monologue, entitled "Hagar." Mrs. Kaye, who during her visit to Wellington has been the guest of Mrs. Lnwson, Tutchen Street, returned to Chriscchurch on Saturday. Miss Griffon, of the nursing staff of the Wellington Hospital, is on a, visit to Napier. Mr. M. Cohen left Talmerston for Auckland on Friday to join the orchestra formed to assist the Sheffield Choir. Miss Ava Sytnons, of Hastings, another member of the orchestra, journeyed to Auckland by the mail train on Saturday. The annual "social" and dance of the Wellington Bowling Club is to be held at the Pavilion, Wordsworth Street, on July 5.' Mrs. Charles Adair, who has been visiting Wellington, leaves for her home in Gisborne by the Tarawera to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, of the China Inland Mission, are returning to New Zealand on furlough. Mrs. Curtis, before her marriage, was Miss Edith Glanville, her home being in C'hristchurch. Miss Ruth Knigge and Miss Nutt returned to Marton on Saturday from a fortnight's visit to Wellington, where they were the guests of various friends and relatives. While in the city they visited the Exhibition, and were delighted with what they saw.