SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1248, 3 October 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Tho Women's Reform League. A largely-attended meeting of the Women's Reform League was held last evening, Mrs. Newman presiding. Very interesting addresses, dealing largely with organisation and also with several matters in connection with the forthcoming election, «m given by Messrs. A. L. Herdman, M.P., F. M. B. Fisher, M.P., and Dr. Newman. Members of the league displaced great readiness in undertaking duties" regarding the coming event, and plans were completed for a vigorous campaign. Several new members were elected. The Golf Tournament. Tho ladies' golf tournament could not have made a commencement in more favourable weather than that of yesteulay. Tho day was absolutely perfect, aim tht links, which many players consider among the prettiest in the Dominion, were looking their best in tho bright sunshine, the greenness of Uie surrounding country and the blue hills in the background showing up most vividly. Close upon ono hundred players are staying out at Heretaunga, aiid'each day a great many will arrive there from town by train, tho cottages not being quite elastic enough to be able to provide accommodation for all. Tho links arc iu excellent order, and thero is little wasted time, players irrfent upon the game to be seen at every tea and green. Thero was not such a largo gathering of spectators yesterday, as most people arc waitng till later in the week, when games will become more exciting. An Afternoon Tea. On Saturday afternoon, at Oriental Bay, a very enjoyable "at home" was held by Mrs. Francis Stevens, for her niece, Miss Tibbits, who, after a nine months' visit to Wellington, is returning to Melbourne next week. The rooms had been prettily decorated with, daffodils, narcissi, and baronia, and in the dining room, where ton was served, the table had been arranged with quantities of spring flowers in silver vases. During the afternoon songs and recitations were contributed by Miss TibDits, Miss E. Hurley, and little Doris Stevens, and. Miss Bainbridge played pianoforte solos. Among those present were the Rev. A. 11. Johnson with Mrs. Johnson, Sir Arthur and Lady Guinness, the Hon. Major Harris, M.L.C., Mr. and Mrs. Blow, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stevens, Mr. Millar, Mrs. Sidoy, Mrs. Chesson, Mrs. and Miss Nixon, Mrs. Bolton, Mrs. Buck, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Painton, Mrs. Blink, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Seivwright, Mrs. Walter Stevens, Miss Winnie Stevens, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. and Miss Charlesworth, Mrs. and Miss E. Hurley. A Kitchen Tea. A very enjoyable "kitchen" tea was given by Miss IXivsqn on Saturday afternoon for Miss Doris Maudeslcy, whoso marriage takes place shortly. Recitations and an amusing competition were enjoyed by , tho guests, Miss Morpcth proving to bo the winner of the prize in the latter event. The rooms had been prettily decorated with spring flowers, and in tho dining-room,' wnere tea was served, tho table had been arranged with daffodils and with silver horseshoes covered with primroses, while on the a':ove it was a huge horseshoe designed in flowers. Miss Dawson was wearing a pretty white muslin frock, and Miss Maudesley was in a pale green frock, with a lace yoke and a whito hat trimmed with lace and shaded roses. Entertainment at Pahiatua. A correspondent writes that a very successful couoert was given in Pahiatua last Tuesday evening, m aid of tho funds of St. Peters Church. It was organised by Mosdames Baker-Gabb, Bisdee, and the Misses Allen, assisted by a number of ladies of tho congregation. The entertainment was somewhat of a novelty for Pahiatua, and consisted of musical tableaux, songs iu character, etc., all of which apparently afforded great satisfaction to tho largo audience. The playing of the orchestra was quite a feature of the evening. "Happy Japan" carried out by a number of little children, appropriately dressed, and with a completey Japanese background, was ono of- the most successful of the tableaux. "Little Jim." the words being recited by Miss Vincent, "The Oracle," "Ptilaski's Banner," and "Britannia," were among the other tableaux, the mounting and dresse; being most effective. Duets, songs, choruses, and dance?, with an cntcrtninnif farce, in which the characters wore taken bv the Misses Wakcman, Allen, Messrs Lilly and Chambers, all helped fa complete n, very enjoyable time. At tm conclusion of the performances, the vicai entertained all those who had teen taking part to supper. Miss Doris Webb (Crosley Terrace) has gone on a visit to (jisUorae. . Mrs. Vallance and Miss J. Baird (Wai ra.rapa) are in town, and arc stayinj at tho Grand Hotel. The reception which is being hold a Government House on Saturday evening l for members of Parliament of both House and their wives, and for Govcniuicn officials. Mrs. W. Bidwill is staying with Mr; Elgar. Mrs. Peat, Oriental Bay, left Wellingtoi on a visit to V/ancamii yesterday, am will be away for about a week. Our Palnierstou correspondent write that at the local telephone exchange o: Saturday afternoon, Miss Isabella Wigli ton. a member of tho staff, and who i about to pay a visit to Scotland, wn the recipient of a presentation trorn th ether members of the ftafi. Mi< Wishlon we.s afterwards entertained a afternoon tea. •\ "rami carnival and pale of work i bein," held bv the united Kilbirnii Maranui Methodist Churdire in O'Dor null's Hall, Kilbirnift on Worhm-day an Thursday of this week, both in the aftei noons and evenings. In addition to very fine display of various kinds c work and nroduce to bo feen upon th stalls, there will be all kinds of amus: ments and interesting competitions. Mr ,T. P. Luke is to name and launch a beai iifnlly-rigged children's ship and a saik chorus appropriate to the occasion is to \ sung during the ceremony by a numbf of boys and girls. The Central Misaio Silver Band will play, there _will_ be maypolo dance, under the direction < Mr. Just, and several other spcctacnls displays. ' Thursday is to be a specii day for children. i

Ladies will bo interested to noto that Mrs lioHeston Tias just received from Eti"!and a vory large assortment of Hair Goods made of the best quality English hair "including switches suitable for hair drefiins; in tho newest styles which each nurchascr will be- taught gratis. Goods sold at English priens, 25G Lambton Quay, opp. 'i'ho Economic* SUPERFLUOUS HAltt. Drstroyed by "Husina" (Rog.). A giiarantoo given with each raso uiulcrtaken. Skilled massage, shampooing, manicuring, etc. Jliss llullon and Jlisi Holland, La"iibtou Quay, over "Economic." 'Phono 1017. For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Curo, la. Gd. ,