SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1230, 12 September 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

An Opposition Party "At Home." A very cheery and pleasant affair indeed was tho reception held by tho Opposition mombers of Parliament yesterday afternoon in tho Academy oi Fine Arts, Whitmoro Street, their guests being the lady members of tho Wellington branch of tho Reform League. A largo number of people were present, and, what with tho delightful music of a string band and many people to talk 10, a-most enjoyable time was spent by everyone. Without question, the academy is a delightful place in which lo hold anything of this kind, and repays tho effort spent in decorativo effect. The green carpet,. with which the lloor was covered, formed an admirable background for tho great quantities of exquisite spring (lowers, which were everywhere to ba seen, tall vasts and huge bowls simply glowing with golden colour. The dais at the further end of the room was almost a bank of ferns, palms, and (lowering shrubs, while tho top of the piano was covercd with flowers, the freesias being particularly beautiful. Numbers o. smalt tables, on which tea was served wero dotted about the room, each one having its vase of yellow bulbs, while comfortable couches and chairs lent furthei Inducement to prolonged conversation. It was indeed a pleasant reunion. Mrs. Hardy, assisted by the Leader ot tho Opposition, Mr. \V. F. Massyy, nnu' the Opposition Whip, Mr. Hardy, received tho guests, Mrs. Hardy wearing a blackdross with a black l'aco yoke, aud <id oyster-coloured hat trimmed with shaded roses." Among those present were: Mrs. Neivman, wearing a mole-coloured frock tinged with green, and a violet toquo with touches of cerise; Mrs. Herdman, in a dark vicux rose frock with laco yoke, black and white toque, and sealskin wrap; Mrs. J. Duthie, black velvet coat and skirt braided in black, and a saxe blue hat. with osptey plumes; Mrs. Hadfield, nary, blue, costunie and black and white hat; 1 Mrs.'Buick, "blaelt silk dress, blacK and white hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs. Hine, black silk, with black lace coat, .ibjack hqt, lined with pink and wreathed "with'" pi'iil; roses; Mrs. Grace, black costume, furs, and black bonnet, with a touch of pink; Mrs Menzies, black satin costume, and violet toque; Mrs. Morison, mole-coloured costume, and green toquo; Mrs. Von Ilaast, brown costume and brown toquo; Mrs. Rolleston, black costumcj furs, and a largo black hat with plumes; Miss Fraser, cream costume, and large .black and 'white hat; Miss Buick, navy blue coat and skirt, and whito straw hat wreathed with crimson (lowers; Mrs.'Miles, frock of clectric blue satin, veiled with embroidered ninon, ermine furs and black velvet toque; Mrs. Hill, crimson costumo, furs, and black and white hat; Mrs. JlacEwan, heliotrope costirne, and largo black hat; Mrs. F. M. B ( . Fisher, oyster-coloured coat and skirt, and green hat; Mrs. Scott, black silk, and black toquo; Miss 1 Guthrie, navy-blue costume, and straw hat turned up in front, with clustcr of (lowers; Mrs. Duncan Mcnzlcs, navy bluo costume, and largo black, hat; Sirs. E Newman, black costume, and black hat, with white ostrich plumes; Mrs. Wright, yieux rose (rock, and large black hat; Miss Holmes, brown costumo and brown toque; Miss Greenwood, black frock, black sealskin coat, and black bonnet; Miss Drummond, bluo coat and skirt, and white straw hat wreathed with flowers; Mrs. Talbot, cream serge costume, white furs, and largo black hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs.-Fitzgerald, navy blue costumo, and black and white toque; Miss Fitzgerald, navy blue coat and shirt, and hat trimmed with green; Mrs. Andrews, pah- heliotropo costumo, and large black hat; Mrs Kean, brown coat md skirt, and largo straw hat trimmed with blue (lowers; Mrs. Kennedy, black costume, and black hat; Mrs. Dawson, black silk frock and black bonnet; Mrs. I'cat, black coat and skirt, and black toque; Miss ITine, grecu velvet frock, and burnt straw hat with roses. Thero. wero also present Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Guimcr, Mrs. and Miss Gear, Mrs. Massey, Miss Shirtcliffo (Timaru), and Miss Shivtcliffo (Wellington), Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Haws.m.'Mrs. and Miss Stocky Mrs. Atinore, Mrs. Cofizens, Mrs. Badham, Mrs. Weston, Miss M'Lean, Mrs. O'Shea, Mrs. 8011, Miss Gow, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Anderson, and many others. With one or two exceptions all the members of the Opposition wero present, as v/01l as Dr. Newman, Mr. Von Ilaast, and Kivcral other friends of the Reform party. During tho afternoon Mrs. Malcolm Ilcss recited. "Tho Mothorleys Luck." Last evening tho final rehearsal of "Tho Motherley's Luck," the play that is being given for. tho benefit of the Frco Kindergartens, was held in the Opera House, quite an audiencoof mothers and guardians generally, as well as friends interested in tho performance, being present in the body of the building. Judging from all ono saw, a very entertaining evening should be spent by those attending tho play this evening. Tho dances are exceedingly pretty, tho songs-very taking, and much of the dialoguo clover and decidedly in keeping with current events. The ovorhiro has been composed by llcrr Lommer, of Nelson, and is suggestive of the play, whilo the songs also have been harmonised by him. A wonderful horse appears upon the stage, in ono of the acts, one of a. species that is very seldom-met with in everyday life, and which would certainly crcato a sensation if it wero soon outside the Opera House. Altogether, it is decidedly a good idea for everyone to see for themselves what unsuspected taleut the city possesses, for many, if not most, of those taking part in the play are quite new to tho public.

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Stratford Notes. Mr. J. M'Cluggago was presented with a very beautiful illuminated address and silver tea service by Ito residents of the Whangamomona district as a token 01 high esteem aiid appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. 31. Hodgins (Palmerston Nor.th), who have been visiting their daughter. 3lrs. J. Lyons, have returned to tlieir home. The' Stratford Operatic Society will produce "Tj'ial by Jury" in tho Town Hall on September 20 in aid of the boy scouts. A good houso is anticipated. The new Parish Hall will be officially opened on Wednesday evening next by the liishop of Auckland, who will also conduct confirmation on Thursday evening, September 11. Tho concert given by the school children at Midhurst on Thursday evening was a great success. ', Tho Horticultural Show is to be held in the new Parish Hail on_ September 21. Jlr. and Mrs. Sydney Ward leave for a long holiday early next month. Miss Orbell has returned to Stratford. Mrs. Clark is the guest of Mrs. Copping, Opunake Koad. , . The St. Andrew's Tennis Club held their annual ball in the. Town Hall on Thursday CTening. There were about one hundred and twenty people present. The-stage was arranged as a drawing-room, and was decorated with arum lilies, rhododendrons, and quantities of palms. The supper table was beautifully decorated with a profusion of spring flowers, and an excellent supper provided by the Lr.dics Committee. Tho music, supplied by Messrs. Kogera and Barnctt, was excellent. The floor was in perfect order. Messrs. Douglas and Ward made efficient. Jl.C.'s. Miss Brayshaw and Mr. T. worked assidu-i ously to make the function n success. "Extras" were played by Mosdames Cardale, Misses Morrison, M'Donald, and Jlr. Barnett. Among those present were: Mrs. Ashton, wearing Coronation blue silk; Mrs. Cardalc, embroidered net over whito satin; Mrs. E. .Robinson, peicock green velvet, relieved with cream Maltese lace; Mrs. B. Kivell, white chiffon taffeta, with pearl trimmings; Mrs. Colliston. black velvet, with cream lace; Mrs. M'Neoly, whito silk; Miss Young (Ilawera), pink silk, with satin bands on tnme; Wis? Smith, oyster grey merv, relieved with honitonlace; Miss Brown, white silk, with silver trimmings; Miss Lewis, pretty gown of green velvet; Miss Drake (Ilawera), pretty gown of green crepe do cliene; Sliss Cameron, white silk, with silver trimmings; Miss Nielson, whito silk voile;! Miss Wardell, white Satin; Miss L. lioadel, whito silk; Miss 3'-okay, sown of mauvo silk; Misses K. .and Sullivan, white silk;. Miss O'l.eary, pretty blue crepo ,do cheno; Miss Gardiner, bine sils, nmi tunic of cream' silk lace; Miss Whishaw (Eltham), . piulc mlk; Mus - Whishaw (Eltham), white silk; Miss Tncker, whito silk gown, with black trimming; 31iss Morison, gown of blue silk; Miss MDonaltl, blue; Miss B. Morison, pretty frock of pink silk; Miss Brnyshaw, maize silk; Miss - Brayshaw, cream silk voile, trimmed with cream insertion and lace. There were also present: "ne Mioses Black, Stanners (Eltham), Coleman, Wilson (2), Hart, and Childs.

Welcomed Home Again. When tho Manawatn ladies' hockey representatives arrived at Palmerston yesterday afternoon, they wcro met by tho Mayor and a number of parents and friends and accorded a welcome _ home. The Mayor expressed tho gratification lelt bv all at tho splendid stand which the girls had wade against tho best teams of the Dominion. To have gone through such a trying tournament with only defeat and such a small scoro against them was a decidedly creditable achievement. Cheers wero then given for.';tha tC 'The Wanganui team were interested spectators of the reception, and at its conclusion, gavo ' three- cheers _ tor • the Manawatu girls, the compliment being icturned.*

Foilding Notes. Quite a largo number of Feilding people went to. Rata last Tuesday to attend a dauco-given by Mr. and Mrs. Jack-Ham-mond to celebrate tlieir silver wedding. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Short, Mr: and Mrs. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Brewster, Mr.' and Mrs. Irevor Shannon, Mrs. and 'Miss Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Goodbehere, and Air. Davey. -On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Miles gave a' small bridge party. Among the guests were: Mesdamcs Willis, Gillespie, Horrocks, Montgomery, Halhday, Corfe, Evans and Miss. : . Spain—Miss Gjllespie winning the prize. ■ Mrs. N. - Gorton has returned from Wellington. "• " . Nurso Linton (Palmerston) is tho guest of Mrs. Barton. Mr. and Mrs. Algmer have returned from Wanganui. . Mrs. Guthrie-is visiting relatives m Enngitikei. There was quite a large number of players engaged at golf on Saturday. Among those present were: llesdames Montgomery, Harding, Grut, Misses Sandilands, Moore, Haybittle, Prior, Bruce, Shannon, Messrs. Power M'Lean, Parker, Hood, Davey "Walker (Nelson), Ongley, Trevond anil others. -Miss F. Spain is staying with Mrs. Mez-i-iek. Miss Wyalt is spending a holiday, at To ICuiti.

Tho matron of the Wellington Hospital desires to acknowledge v.ith. thanks the following .gifts for the patients:—Flowers, her Excellency Lady Islington, St..Peter's Church, .Waipawa, and.Mrs. Leo Buller; clothes, Mrs. Korslev;" old linen, Mrs. Busby and .W.C.T.I-,; dolls and books, Miss Oswin and. Makara School children; illustrated papers. Me.sdames A. 11. Miles, I'alk Cohen, Xomp, "Karon,' and Mr. A. H. Turnbull. Contributions of old linen and llowers will bo gratefully acknowledged. . On Friday night, the death of Miss Mills, the youngest daughter of Sir James Mills, who, with Lady Mills, is awav at tho present tinio in England. teOk place at a sanatorium near. Christchurch, after a long illness. The flags on the Union Company's vessels in pert were flown halfmast on Saturday as a mark of respect." Miss Shirtelirte (Timaru) is a visitor to Wellington,-and'.-is staying with the Misses Shirtciille. ' . Miss Peat (Oriental Bay) is visiting friends in-Ekctahuna and from there go;s on to. Masterton. Mrs. Phillips-Turner'has returned from her trip to Auckland and has taken a house in Orchard Road, Goldie's Brae. Mrs. Leslie Chalrcy returned to Wellington from Duneilin on Sunday. Mr. ajid Mrs. Shirtclilifc have gone on a visit to Auckland and will bo away for a fortnight'.

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