SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1170, 4 July 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wellington Non-Commissioned, Officers' Ball. Tho first annual dance of the Wellington Garrison non-commissioned officers was held in the Garrison Hall last evening, enough people being present to comfortably. fill it for dancing.. There is a great deal to be said for the idea of following up the other ball so closely, as there were tho same brilliant decorations, while tho floor had gained considerably in smoothness and polish by the use of tho previous evening. M'Comish's string band, stationed in the centre of tho room, again supplied the music. Supper was served in the artillery room, not quite so chilly as it was on the previous .evening, the long tables being decorated with red, blue, and white ribbons,..white and yellow narcissi, and palms. Both decorations and tho supper were the work of H, Starr. Among the officers present were Colonel Campbell, ' LieutenantColonel Duthie, and Captain Davis. Some of those present were: Mrs. Weybourne, wearing cream satin with pearl embroideries; Miss Jlackay, cream, crepe do chine with pearl and crystal embroideries; Miss Mason, cream silk with pearl embroidery; Mrs. Gifford, vieux rose riinon; Mrs. Gregg, pink silk with silver trimming; Miss Morgan, white ninon tunic frock, trimmed with silver; Miss Collins, pale blue silk; Miss Sinclair, saxe bluo velvet trimmed with silver embroidery; Miss Ferguson, pals blue frock; Miss Olsen, pink silk; Miss Moar, cream ninon over satin; Miss M. Cashman, .cream satin with pearl cmbroideries; Miss Myrtle Cashman, white satin with silver embroidery; Miss Cameron, pale green frock with pearl trimming; Miss Ireland, white ninon; Julius, white satin veiled with ninon; Miss M'Grath, pink silk; Miss Abernethy, pale blue with pearl and crystal embroideries; Miss Ruddo, palo blue trimmed with gold tissue; Miss Reid, pale blue charmeuse; Miss Vousden, white satin veiled with ninon, The M.C.'s for the occasion were Sergeant-Major Homer, .Colour-Sergeant White, Colour-Sergeant Hugo, Sergeant Weybourno, P.O. Ferguson, Sergeant Coleman, Sergeant Rankin, and Corporal Given.

The Competitions Society. A meeting of ladies interested in the New Zealand Competitions Society was held in the Mayor's room in tho Town Hall yesterday afternoon.. Mrs. Wilfora (Mayoress) presided at the gathering. Dr". Arnold Izard, who was called upon to' explain in what; way woman could help to forward the interests of the soeietv, spoke of the -great benefits which would result from the holding of the competitions. A very wide ground is covered by them—music, 'elocution,"" literature, physical drill, as well as competitions for the boy and girl scouts—and they could not fail to have a vitalising effect upoif tho community. Tho Competitions Societywas not a money-making affair—whatever was over was to be put aside for tho forwarding of the work and for prizes. Already they had =£'2GO donated 1 for special prizes, and money was still flowing in. They had in hand- JCSOO for cash prizes and trophies. Wherever these competitions had been held they had proved a success, and •in this connection it -was hardly necessary to mention Ballarat. As the expenses would be very heavy, covering at least ,£IOOO, they had thought it as well to enlist the assistance of the ladies. If they could gather in yearly subscribers much would be done. i Miss Holmes read a portion of a letter from ono who had had a great deal to do with the competitions held in Duncdin, setting out the chief points to bo considered in conducting them successfully! Father Hickson said that there could be no doubt but that the competitions would prove to bo a great educational force to the community, particularly the I young people. In one section, of music, that of vocal music, there appeared to be a great dearth of good voices. Thero may be, and no doubt are, many good voices in the city, but they require to be brought to the front. In Auckland people had been so encouraged by the success of these competitions that they were going to be far more ambitious the next time, and much more money was to be spent in prizes. If this Competitions Society had intended to be a money-making society he would not have belonged to it, but_ every farthing that was made was to go in prizes and for tho enlarging of its, scope. ' The large amount of work entailed upon tho secretary, Mr. J. Dykes, was also dwelt upon. Before tho meeting closed several books for the purpose of collection subscribers at the rate of one guinea per year were given out to a great many of thoso present by Mr. Dykes. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Wilford for presiding was passed. The Wellington Commercial Travellers' Club is to give a "ladies' night" on Friday evening next. The guests will bo received by Jlr. 11. C. Tewsley (president) and Mrs. Tewsley. An attractive musical programme is being prepared for the occasion. Mr. Henry D. Baker, special consular representative of tho United States, and Mrs. Baker, will give a tea party to the children at the General Hospital, Newtown, this afternoon, to celebrate the Fourth of July (American Independence Day). Mr. and Jlrs. Baker will havo the assistance of local amateur talent in entertaining the children. Tho annual dance of 'the Oriental Tennis Club is to he held in tho Sydney Street Schoolroom on Friday, July li. The committeo is formed by Misses J. Miller, Ward, Tohill, Sheldon, Heginbotham, Sinclair, and Messrs. M'llraith, Kvenson, Horning, Cornet, Hankins, and Norrie. The Wellington Pacing Club ball has been fixed for July 20, and this time tho arrangements, always a feature of it, aro to be oven more elaborate and effective. Jlrs. Cooke, of Otaki, who has been spending some days in Wellington, left for her home on Saturday. Mrs. Gawith (Jlasterton) is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs. H. Bunny (Ahiaruho) has been spending some days in Wellington. Jlrs. Rogers (Blenheim) is a visitor to town. .Mrs. Rolleston. Hair Specialist, secured when in England nnd America all tho latest Appliances for Hair and Face treatments. Shampooing, Hairdressing taudit, Electrolysis. Diploma U.S.A. Only address: 256 Lambton Quay, Tol, 1590 -Advt. Floral Tributes.—Gifts ot raro and choico Flowers arc always acceptable for frienda or relatives. Designed and arranged artistic emblems aro always to bo seen ot MISS MURRAY'S, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street. Tel. 2G5, Wedding Bouquets and Designs sent to auj Dart of Dominion.—Adrt-

Feilding Notes. Mrs. and Miss Atkinson are spending a fo\v (lays in Wellington. -Miss Johnson has returned from Rotorua. Jlr. and Jlrs. Gillespie returned from Wellington on Friday. Mr. and Jlrs. Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Walker have gone to Wellington The ladies played their monthly medal match at. the Aorangi golf links 011 Wednesday. Mrs. Harding, with a score of 107, proved the winner. Others playing were: Mesdames Gent, Montgomery, Tingey, Misses Moore, Wyatt, Prior, O'Halloran, Kirton, Bruce, and Mountfort. Mrs. Vickers, who has been staying with Mrs. Seymoro and Mrs. Revington Jones, has returned to her home. Members of the Bridge Club met at Mrs. Carrs last Wednesday. Among these w ®re Mesdames Jones, Haliday, \Vllhs, Goodbehere, Roberts, Horrocks, (jlasgow, and Jt'Callum, and Miss Spain.