SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1246, 30 September 1911, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Address by Mrs, Barton, A largely-attended "at homo" for Mrs. Barton was given, by Mrs. Menzies, Mis. A. R. Atkinson, and Miss E. Greenwood yesterday afternoon in tho Svdnev Street echoolrooin. Most of tiro time was spent in listoning to an address delivered by Mrs. barton upon the desirability of Prohibition, Mrs. Atkinson introducing Mrs. Bartou to "her audicnce. Mrs. Barton stated that sho had been travelhnf: through New Zealand' from tho Blu" to Auckland, and, in that time, she K . se ? n no moro pooplo altogether than that sho would seo in tho one city of Glasgow. The womanhood of this country wore called upon to take their share in the work of social reform. They surely did not ■wish their country to become like the Old Country, with its drunkenness, ana crime, and slums—its "ins and outs," and its lowest social strata* There was a common cause to work for, if tho women of tlus country were anxious for it to be one with a great future, but, already, the reproach of the Old World was creeping upon them. Tho drink bill per head in I\ow Zealand was ,£1 greater than in Scotland, and 15s. more than in England. All the tragedies of tho older countries would inevitably appear in time. She had been travelling in tho NoLicense areas while in tho Dominion, and, ? n ., P eo Pl° stated that No-License was a failure, they were not speaking the truth. There was drinking, but the amount .spent in drink had been reduced v i iP er head, while, in the licensed districts, the amount spent per head was jCI 3s. The good of the . people was legalised for ,111 so many ways—luivs for 1 the townspeople in tho way of recreation grounds, and hundreds, of other things—but, in this so vital a matter, there v. as so little done, and it was so important. Tho monev received in revenue from the sale of liquor (said the speaker) required .£IOO,OOO more b) pay for-the wreckage which it created. A very hearty voto of thanks to the speaker for h-pr interesting address was piop-jsed by Mrs. Atkinson, and carried At the .beginning, of the afternoon, tea was handed round by a number of whitcfrocked girls-no small task when tbvre were close upon three hundred people to attend to.

iAn Afternoon' Yea. ' • Very enjoyable was the tea Riven by Mrs. Godley at her home at Oriental Bay yesterday afternoon, and after the bitterly eo!d wind to be met with outride, the contrast of the warm rooms, bright with deheately shaded pink peonies, bulbs, and arum lilies was greatly appreciated by tho guests. Mrs. Godley was wearing a soft grey frock of silk muslin, the bodice trimmed with grey embroideries, and a large grey and white hat with plumes. General Godley was at home and assisted Mrs. Godley in entertaining everyone. Rome of those present were: Mrs. Newman, wearing a long brown fur cloak and toque to match; Mrs. Tripe, in a black silk frock with a long cloak and a black bonnet; Mrs..T. G. Macarthy, dead roso velvet frock, furs, and a black velvet hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs. Corliss, frock of black voile, black hat with touches of cerise; Dr. and Mrs. M'Art'-.ur, Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mr. and Mrs. Leckie, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barton, Mrs. O'Connor, Miss Roberts, Miss B. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Mitford, Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. and Miss O'Snllivan, Mrs. and Miss Sinclair, Mrs. Reading, T)r. and Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. S. Harcourt, Dr. and Mrs. Ilislop, Major Hughes, Dr. and Mrs. Harty, and others. Melba's "Discovery." Madame Melba was delighted with Miss Hosinn Buckman's performaiieo of Musftta in "I,a Boheme," At the close of the performance the diva congratulated the New Zealand soprano warmly on her singing nnd acting, saying that'she was one of tho best Musettas she had ever heard. Madame Molba further ftates that she had decided to take Miss Bnckman to London with her on her return from Australia, nnd would arrange that she appear at Covent Garden. Bridge Contests. Several of the various bridgo clubs which have been formed in tho city to rass the time during the winter months have been having their final evenings, and very pleasant was tho one which gathered at the home of Mrs. Stafford on Thursday evening. Several of- the games were most exciting, and finally ended in Mrs. T. G. Macarthy winning tho first prize, Mrs. K. Brown, the second, and Mrs. Fulton the third. Mrs. Salmon won the consolation prize.

Tho Girl Scouts. A meeting of tlio council of tlio Girl Scouts was held yesterday to consider various business matters in connection with the movement. Lady Ward presided. It was decided that in view of the fact that so mn.ny events were happening in tho near future which 'would .absorb the energies and timo of those connected with tho movement, aud also that somo of the 6cout mistresses were leaving Wellington, it would 1m well to suspend matters for six months, when a reorganisation of tho forces would then be made. Tho Popo's Sisters. Tho Pope's aged sisters, two modest ladies, aro constant visitois at the Vatican. They have nover been really happy sinco their brother became head of the Holy See, for, as one of them expressed it, "in his greatness ho now seems so far away from us." Not that! lie is in reality—for Pins Xis the same simplo prelato who took a third-class return ticket when ho came to vote among the Cardinals for tho new Tope, and found himself elected. Ladies will bo interested to noto that Mrs. Kolleston has just received from England a very large assortment of Hair Goods, made of the best quality English hair, including switchos suitable for hair drossing in the newest styles which pair, purchaser will bo taught gratis. Goods Bold at English prices, 236 Lanibton Quay, opp. Tho Economic.* SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Destroyed by "Eusina" (lies.). A gnaiauteo given with each enso undertaken. Skillod massage, shampooing, manicuring, etc. Miss Hulle.n and Miss Holland, Lambton Quay, ovor "Economic." 'Phono 1017. Weddings—Beautiful shower bouquets for bride and bridesmaids. Only fim choicest of llowers used, combined with artistic arranewment.. Specially racked to ensure salo delivery, and sent to any part of tho Dominion. Miss Murray, jg Willis Street (Florist to His Excellency Lord Islington),

Lieutenant A. Hamilton, who has been Rjionflinn his furlough in Nelson, sailed with Mrs. Hamilton lor Sydney yesterday by the Wnrrinion en route to India, wherq ho rejoins his regiment. Miss Darloy, of Wangnnui, has arrived for the tournament next week and ia staying with Mrs. John Duncan. Mrs. Cross (Christchurch) left for tho south on Thursday on her return from a visit to Sydney. Miss Grnco Booth (Carterton) 19 the guest. of Mrs. Dateson (Trentham) dur- ; ing tho golf tournament next week. Mrs. Roy Barton (Wnirarapa) is in town and takes part in tho golf tournamont next week. Mrs. Ranald (Christchurch) and Mies Hughes (Pahiatna) arc staying with Mrs. bateson at Ircntliam during tho meat. _Tho engagement is announced of Miss Gracic Newonliam, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Newenham, to Mr. Thomas H. C. Bedford, eldest son of Mr, I'rank Bedford, Wellington; Yesterday afternoon tho trustees of tho ireo Methodist Kindergartens ontertain--1 ?. e r , fttln , n B principal. Miss Schmidt, and the leaching staff, at nn afternoon tea at GOl ber s. > Miss Schmidt left for Clinslehurch m the evening. Miss S. ivirk, who has beeu appointed principal 111 licr place, begins her duties on Monday. , «?*?■ an<l Mrs. Rhodes left Wellington last evening for tho south. Lady Carroll arrived in Napier from lusborne, and yesterdav attended Iho ceremony of laying the foundation stono of the new Hukarero School for Nativo girls. Sho leaves Napier to-day for Weilington. •?!' Rc^old s (Dunodin) is visitingTo Kuiti. Miss C. W. Christie intends visiting Wanganui next week. Miss Soaloy left by the Warrimoo for bydney yesterday cn route f. r England, whe'-e eho intends spending i-omo time. ■ The Mother-General of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who arrived iii tho Dominion some mouths ago from Sydney, lias visited all tho houses of the Order- in tho Dominion. She is at present in Auckland, and will leave shortly for Australia, The District Convention of tho W.C T.TJ is being held in Wellington. Tho meetings nro being conducted in t'ho Baptist Church, \ lvian Street. Friday morning was devoted to business. During tho afternoon two papers were read—ono by Mrs. M'Cartney, of Dunodin, entitled, • ,wl Make tho Work of tho Unions Mora Effective," and tho other by Mrs. llill, 011 "Tho Truo Aristocracy. An address was given by Mrs. Perryman, Johnsonville. Oflicors for tho ensuing year were elected, and Mrs; Boxall nrosided. A private danco was given by a 00m''V. t ,« ! consisting of the Misses Burnes, W'} . 1! so 2.' I VOSB > «nd Messrs. Pye-Smith, Mitchell. Prait, Wilson, and Francis, in the Alexandra Hall in Abel Smith Street last evening. The room had been decorated with quantities of bunting and with lycopodium, and the suppor-tablo in an- ' other room was arranged with scarlet flowers, scarlet shades covering the lights. Miss Ross wore a frock of French grey 11111011, with embroideries; Muss Williamson was in a frock of yellow iijnon veiling satin of tho same shade, and Miss Burns wore a frock of lomon-coloured ninon ■ with • silver embroidery. l ' ' '