SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1224, 5 September 1911, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

An "At Home." Lady Ward and Lady Findlay were tho guests of honour at an "at home" held by Mrs. W. H. Field at her home on The Terrace yesterday afternoon. It was largely attended, and for many of those present it was the first opportunity of seeing the returned travellers since their arrival in New Zealand. Most lovely spring flowers decorated the reception rooms, quantities of narcissi, primroses, and bowls of violets being everywhere about, whilo in the dining-room, where tea was served, the table was most charmingly arranged with a tall stand filled with supplejack berries (from Levin), and-with bowls of violets and primroses. Mrs. Field with Mr. Field received the guests in tho hall, and was wearing α-graceful dress of white satin veiled, with V.ack ninon and laco and a scarf of Maltese lace. Lady "Ward wore a dress-of grey satin, the skirt bordered with a deep hem of peacock blue satin with a wide Kind of richly-embossed embroidery just above it, and the bodice embroidered with tke same design relieved with touches of the same blue satin. The whole effect was veiled with a tunic dress of black ninou, and with it was worn a largo black hat with ostrich plumes. Lady Findlay was in black satin with an overdress of black lace, black furs, and a large black hat with ostrich plumes. Mrs. Field's two daughters, with Miss L. Reynolds and several of tho guests, assisted in attending to the tea. • Delicious ices, most acceptable on such a warm day, were in tho charge of Miss Girlie Field. Amongst those- present were the Hon. George Fowlds and Mrs. Fowlds, Dr. and Mrs. Ha'ssell, Mrs. Fitchett, Mrs. W. Kennedy, Madame Boeufve, tho Hon. R. M'kenzie and Mrs. M'Kenzie, Miss Richniond, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. Corliss, Miss Millar, Mrs. Hcggard, Mrs. 1 , . Samuel, Miss V. WarbuTton, Mrs. S. Hyslop, Mrs. and Miss Geddis, Miss M'Gregor, Mrs. McDonald and Miss M'Donald (Levin), Miss Coatcs, Airs. T. Ward and Miss Ward Mrs. Von Haast, Mrs. Hordmau, Mr. and Mrs. laurensou, Mrs. Leslie Reynolds, Mi's. Gardiner (Lovin), Mrs. Jline, Mrs. and Miss do Castro, Mrs. P. M. B. Fisher, Mrs. Chatfield. Mrs. Scott, Miss Macandrew, Miss M'Kenzie, Mrs. T. Mackenzie and Miss Mackenzie, Mrs. and Miss Newman, Mr. and M.rs. Tcwsley, Sir Arthur Guinness and Lady Guinness, Mrs. Ponsonby, Mrs. and Miss M'Leavey (Ohau), Dr. Hay, the Hon. E. Louglman, and very many others. The Tournament Bazaar. The Tournament Bazaar, organised by members of the Wellington- Ladies' Hockey?tlssociation, was opeiKxbau' the -Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening by Lady Ward. Stalls, most effectively decorated with the different colours of the ladies' hockey clubs, had. been erected round the \ room, and all sorts of desirable articles tempted the passer-by to purchase. For a long time preparations for this bazaar havn been in .progress, much time being spent in making and contriving attractive articles wherewith to bring in a little money to add to the funds of tho association. The stage had been decorated v;itli wattle and palms, and quantities of lycopodium with flowers attached to it, were to be seen everywhere decorating the room.' Tho following clubs-were represented by stalls:— Hinemoa (Misses Hardy, Bramley, and A. Warren). • Sweet Stall, the Hae.remai (Misses Davis, Allen, Fernandez, Hopkirk, and Turner). The Petone and Haeremai Clubs between them, had charge of tho flower stall. Fancy Stall, the Wellington Ladies' Hockey Club. The College Old Girls' Hockey Club had the jumble stall, and were represented by the Misses Roskruge, Hutchings, Ellison, and Reynolds; Fancy Stall, Tea 'lucs-k. and Cigarette Stall, the Ramblers Club (Misses Williams, Cameron (2), Fisher (2), Dimant, Wagstaff, O'Shea, Elvines, Tcohill, and Jennings). Tho Bran Tub was in the charge of the Celtic Club. The Tea Kiosk had. been very prettily decorated, tho whole- of tho supper-room at the back of the hall being given over to it. Quantities- of lycopodium with white and blue Mowers had been carried around the room, several screens placed around table*, and quantities of spring flowers in vases and bowls covered with b.no decorated them. An entertainment in vihich the Wesleyan Orchestra took part, and to which Miss Clisby contributed dances,,was held in the evening. Women's Social and Political League, Last evening p. reception end social for Sir Joseph and Lady Ward and Sir John Findlay and Lady Findlay was ■,'ivon by the members of the Women's social and Political Leaguo in the Concert Chamber of. tho Town Hall. Tho guests of honour v;e-re welcomed, on Cheir arrival, by Mrs. Moore, the secretary of the League, Mrs. Keay Brown, who presided during the evening, and members of the League, -and conducted to their seats on the platform. A programme of songs and recitations; interspersed with speeches, then' followed, and, in the oonrss of his speech, Sir Joseph Ward road tho lotter received from the Queen in answer to the address sent Homo to her from the Marys of Now Zealand upon tho occasion of her Coronation. A letter was also read from Queen Alexandra in reply to an invitation asking her to visit N'ew Zealand, in wjiich she stated her reasons for declining. Dancing brought the evening to a close. Euchro Tourney and Dance, The pleasantries and intricacies of progressive ouchro were exploited at Berhamporo Hall on Saturday evening, when as a wind-up to a series of euehro parties which had been held during the winter, Messrs. F. Glover and A. Johnson were tho hosts at a final shuffling of the cards, a largo nunibsr of guests being present. The form shown during tho winter series did not prevail.in securing the handsome rophio-i provided for the winners, and some of the "novices" present scored many points—sometimes, perhaps, unexpectedly. 'Miss Wnghoru gained tho first prisra among the lady players, and Mr. T. Glover won thn gentlemen's prize. Tho "consolation" prizo-winners—Mrs. A. 0:1lin and Mr. Raymond Porter respectively — -wero 'Congratulated on receiving their awards, and were also specially honoured on the toast list. Supper succeeded the card-playing, the tasteful arrangement of tho tables with a profusion of spring flowers eliciting much comment. Tho hosts and various winners were toasted, and an enjoyable gathering terminated with a dance, which lasted till midnight. Ladies will lie interested to noto that Mrs. Rolleston has just received from F.agland a very large assortment of Hair Goods, made of the best quality English hair, including switches suitable- for Imirdressing in tho newest styles which each purchaser, will be taught gratis. Goods sold at English pricos, 25G Lambton Quay, opp. Tho Economic* FOR MARVKLLOUS RESULTS Consult Miss M'Gee, of tho "Ro-?nt Toilet Rooms," 1 Willis Street. She having had many years' practical expert, ence with skilled English Hair Physicians, can give you the best possible advice on all Hair and Hcnlp Disorders. Consultation Froo. Thono SUGG.—Advc,

women's Reform Leagus, A most enjoyable evening was spent by members of (he Women's Reform League and thoir friends in Spiller's Hull, Boulcott Street, Inst night. After few necessary business announcements had been made, and seven new members elected to the league, the remainder of the time was given up to the performance of a "Mock Parliament," or rather "Women's Parliament." The Speaker's , Chair wa-s occupied by Mrs. Newman, who carried out the responsible duties of her position wish the utmost impartiality and dignity, tho momentous questions coming, before the House at times calliug faith much heated controversy and, in consequence, necessitating a firm hand in control. Some of the constituencies represented by members wore thoto of Hill Street, Thorndon, Oriental Bay, Jacob's Ladder, Majoribanks Street, Brooklyn, Wellington, Wadestown, and several others. Before proceeding to busings, the Speaker was presented by the Clerk of the House with a very lovely bouquet, after which the members wero solemnly admonished by the Speaker to deal with the business before the Home without bias and prejudice of any kind. Private business, public petitions, 'and notices of questions were the first things dealt with, in due Parliamentary order. The member for Brooklyn inquired of the Minister for Public Works if he would be willing to supply the Government candidates at the general election with motor-cars and airships—say fifty of each—as they would be ot much help to tired committees. 11l reply, she was told by tho Minister that the scheme proposed was too expensive to be entertained by Cabinet at the present moment, but sho had no doubt but that the wealthy m-embe-rs of the Opposition would be only too delighted to lend their motor-cars. Tho democratic principles of th-o Government prevented them from owning cars and aeroplanes, and from being otherwise in the lap of luxury. Another question asked was of the Minister for Education—whether it was true that the Minister for Railways and the Minister for Native Affairs had convinced the Minister for Education that it was necessary each child, should be taught the art of picking winners at every race meeting. In reply to a member who asked the Prime Minister if ho would favour tho whole- of tho Ministry going to England for the next Coronation, if invited, the Prime Minister replied that he could not imagine any function at which tho Dominion could not be adequately represented by the Attorney-General and himself. Still, ho was willing to give an undertaking that if invitations are sent to the. Ministry he would not again allow them to bo eaten by the office goat , . The Minister for Internal Affairs was not able to satisfactorily explain the extraordinary- prevalence of appendicitis, nor what importance ho attached to the solar plexus. Not oven the Minister for Education was able to answer the riddle of "what was the origin of calling a pawnbroker 'my uncle'?" A most difficult question was asked of tho Prime Minister when tho Loader of" the Opposition asked him if, in view of the improbability of the Attorney-General being elected to Parliament, tho Government would pass an Act to give her a permanent seat in the House of Representatives as some recognition, at least of her achievement in exposing tlio ignorance nnd incapacity of British statesmen on her recent , visit to England. The, orders for the day wero the third reading of the Men's Enfranchisement Bill by tho Prime Minister and the Matrimonial Intentions Regulation and Restriction' Bill, third reading, by the Leader of tho Opposition. A heated debato was roused by the Men's Enfranchisement Bill and dark things were t'old of thq .benighted days, long ago, when men had tho franchise—of their extravagance-, of the way in which they., jriled up tho debts of the country: They Had became good cooks and nurses now, and it was better to leave them at that. A telling argument was brought 'forward by one of the members of the Government when sho spoke of all that men had done in the pioneering days—of the valuable book written by one Sir Joseph Ward, on the History of New Zealand and of tho pathetic history of Sir James Carroll, who worked 'himself to death for Iho country.- The Bill was carried' by tho Government. \ SuppeT brought a most amusing evening to a close, a brief announcement made by Mr. Hardy, M.P., creating some interest among those present Tho Methodist Free Kindergartens closed on Friday last for the usual term vacation, and Miss Schmidt, the principal, hag gone to Nelson for the holiday, while tho Misses Waterhouse, Garlick, and Kearney, members of the teaching staff, aro rusticating at Titahi Bay. Miss M'Lean. from Havelock North, is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. E. Hadfield. The members of the Opposition are holding an "at home" in the Academy of Fine Arts, Whitmore Street, next Monday. Mrs. and Miss M'Donald (Levin) are visitors to Wellington. Actresses' have been banned in plays given by Cambridge undergraduates, tho students themselves having in future to take the female parts in their dramatic performances. THE TROTH. Your scalp was given you to grow hair, it is natural for it to do so; then maka it do its work. Miss Milsom's- famous preparations and book with full instructions will, for a fact, bring the haircclls into activity and thus restore growth and colour. Treatments for nil troubles of the hair and skin. Ladies aud Gentlemen taught home-treatment, bnampooin B ,Ki er . trotyisis (permanent). Feather-weiHt uatural haii-pads from ss. Hair wort ot every description. Only best English hair, lightest waving. Caution: Do 7 ao , wear heavy, hot pads or coarse weaving Bvory purchaser ot hair-work will b "o 6 Uown how to arrange tho coiffure becW i" ly Orders by mail, careful an, King's Chambers, Wellington. Telephone (ill. 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Designed and arrauccd artistic emblems aro always to be Men at MISS MURRAY'S, Vice-Regal Florist. 30 Willis Street. Tel. 2C5. Weddin- Bouquets -md Designs sent to auy part ot" Dominion.—Advt. It is no uncommon thing in California to dine and dance inside the trunk of one or other of the enormous trees which aro so common there, some of which nre over 300 ft. high and !)Oft. in circumference. For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Groat Peppermint Cure, Is. Gd. , The city of London is to have a now seal the old ono having done duty sine" A.D. 1331. The new seal will be identical with the original, except that two English roses have been added at the base, so that future impressions will be distinguishable from thorn made by the old seal. 1