SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1276, 3 November 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Sale of Work. The sale of work in connection with St. Paul's Anglican Church, Thorndon, was continued yesterdav, and brought to a vory successful conclusion last night. Good business was done at the various stalls, and the entertainment provided was much appreciated. In the afternoon Mrs. Johjison (the vicar's wife), in opening the second day's sale, made an appropriate little speech. She srid that was the first time she had ever been asked to perform a ceremony of tho kind, but sho was very pleased to do so, and hop;d that the second day's sale would be ns successful as the first. Tho name of Miss Phillips, who organised theflower stall, assisted by Hiss Chitty, was inadvertently omitted from the list of stallholders published yesterday.

A Gisborne Wedding. At tho residence of Mr. James Erskine, Waerenga-a-hika, Gisborne, on Tuesday, tho marriage took place very quietly of IJr. Charles E. Hampton, sixth son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hampton, of Auckland, nnd Miss Violet Erskine. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Erskine, of Gisborne. Miss Eva Swinnerton was the bridesmaid, and Mr. 11. Chamberlain the best man. The Eov. W. Grant, officiated at tho core•mony.

St. Mark's Sale of Work. St. Mark's parish, annual salo of work was opened yesterday afternoon in St. Mark's Schoolroom by Mrs. Sprott, who was presented with a bouquet of pink roses bjr Master Bfsant. An excellent disulay ol goods of a varied description had been_ made, sorae of the fancy work being particularly desirable, and the stalls, draped with coloured muslin, presented an attractive appearance. The stallholders were as follow-.—St. Martha's Guild (plain and fancy work), Mrs. Moore, assisted by Mrs. Blackie and tho Misses Christie, Bates, Pritchard, Dixon, and Watson; choir flower stall, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Huoston, the Misses Drake, Ward, Watkins, and BeJlj beo stall (plain and fancy work), Mesdames Bell, Ward, Ewan, and narrower; sweet stall, the Misses Goldfinch, Gaudin, Morrcii, Clarke, and Moore; produce, Mfsdnmes Tander, Rutledge, .Baltrop, and Miss Rogers; tea-room, Mrs. Binnio, Mrs. M'Donidd, Mrs. Caterer. Mrs. Beharrel, and members of the Girls' Clnb; bran tub, Mrs, Blackie and oUiFs ilollowny. Jn the evening, an entertainment, arranged by Miss D. Hurley was given, llie programme included club swinging by a squad of; Harrison's pupils, ;pongsand recitations contributed bv Miss lans,_ Dr. Norman Hales, Messrs. Ward lassie, Ferguson, Nolson, St. Mark's Choir boys, and tho Young Men's Club. Mr. P. Amsdon was the accompanist. Melba's Farewell to Sydney. Rarely, if over, in the stage history of Australia, has there been such a demonstration as that which was witnessed at Her Majesty s Theatro, Sydney, on the occasion of Hadamo Melba's final appearance, says tho "Sydney Morning Herald." There is always something infectious in Auld Lang Syne," and when, at the conclusion of speeches by Mr. John Lemmono and Mr. Hugh Ward, a group of ladies in the ton gallery began singing it,-the whole of the vast audience, with remarkable spontaneity, took it tin, and tho theatre responded with the old; familiar words, in the midst of a garden of flowers—for so numerous were tho bouquets that wero handed up—stcod Madame Melba, the picture of happiness. Her fondest dreams were realised in those last moments.

Tho appearances of Mme. Melba havo always crowded Her Majesty's Theatre, but on that occasion the excitement was intensified by her farewell, and the great playhouse, by reason of a crowded matinee, resembled a mart from noon until almost midnight. All through the evening enthusiasm ran high. It reached what appeared to bo the culminating noint at the close of each act, but tho scene at the finish eclipsed everything. It, was a magnificent appreciation of the great artist. The chcering that broke out as tho curtain fell became a deafening roar. Men and women stood up and cheered themselves hoarse. Some waved their hands, and some waved handkerchiefs. And everybody seemed to have brought somo (lowers. Beautiful bouquets wero handed up. and Mr. John M'Cormaek nnd Mr. Edmund Burke helped Madame Melba to collect them. It was no light task. There was some magnificent floral emblems—the Australian Hag, for instance, done all in (lowers, and the sight of it was tho signal for another great outburst of cheering, while the diva herself went and stood proudly and affectionately beside it. For it was the of h-er own country. A presentation of an address was mado her on the samo evening. The address, quarto size, opejis in book form. it is mounted, in pale pink suede, with long, tooled edges. Madame Melba's initials, "N.M.," appear in solid gold on the front. Inside, tho address is artistically illuminated, including a panoramic view of the city o£ Sydney, tho wholo being enclosed in a beautiful case of pale pink suede.

Stories of Royalty, I hear a story about Queen Mary which, regarding the sourco whence it reaches me, may be accepted as authentic (writes Sir Henry Lucy, in the "Sydney Morning Herald"). On the evening of Coronation Day, when tho processions were over, her daughter, Princess Mary, was met on the stairway of Buckingham Palace by one of the gentlemen in attendance on his Majesty, who genially remarked, "Well, little ladv, so it's all over." The Princess weiit straight to her mother, told her what had passed, and protested. "He ought not to speak to mo like that; I am a princess." "Yes," said the Queen, "you arc a princess now; I hope by-and-hy you will be a lady. Yon may go nnd toll I said so." "i am loss sure nbout the authenticity of another stoi'y current affecting the Crown I'rinco of Germany. There has lately been seen a strange constellation in the heavens that greatly excited the populace. The Crown Prince going forth one night to view it was asked on his return what he thought about it. "Oh," ho said, "it's only a new cross my father has bestowed upon the Almighty!"

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Women's Temperanco Union. At a largely-attended meeting the Women's Christian Temperance Union held on Thursday afternoon tho following resolution was passed"That this meeting hears with astonishment and regret of the discourtesy of tho Minister for liailways in refusing to receive a. deputation appointed by tho Wellington District Union in convention assembled. An organisation numbering 3000 members wo think is entitled at least to a courteous hearing." Mr. and Mrs. Cockburn-Hood (Glendonald, Mastcrton) aro in town. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, who returned to New Zealand by the Athenic from England, left for their homo in Napier yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Buller leave for England to-day, via Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. Ligar, accompanied by Captain and Mrs. Hamilton, have returned to "Fernside," Fcatherston. Feilding Notes, Mrs. Clarke has returned from Pliramerton. Mrs. West (Wellington) has been visiting Mrs. Gillespie. Mrs. Trimble (Wanganui) is tho guest of Mrs. Barton.

Miss Prior has returned from Wellington.

Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Twigg aro spending a few weeks at Plimmerton.

There was a fair attendance at tho Oroua Tennis Club's courts on Saturday, when Mrs. Bridge provided afternoon tea. Among those present were Mesdames James and Sinclair, Misses Gould (3), Irwin, Godfrey, Mills, Messrs. Ongley, Trevena. Pirani, Bridge, Carthew, M'Corkindale, and others.

Tho Feilding Tennis Club held its annual nieeting on Tuesday night. Tho following officers wore elected President, Mr. A. Richmond; vice-president, Mr. Montgomery; secretary, Mr. Harding; troasurer, Mr. Glasgow; oommittee, Mesdamos Guthrie, Montgomery, Walker, Messrs. Lawson, Barron, Ongle'y, Graham. It is thought the courts will be fit for play on Saturday week.

Mrs. Abbott left for Christchurch last evening.

Mrs. Walter Johnston (Highden) left Wellington on Wednesday for Christchurch.

Sir Eobert and Lady Lockhart, -who have been spending a tew days in Wellington, left for. Clirisftchureh last evening, where, during carnival week, they will bo tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. Richardson.

A nursing branch of the St. John Ambulance Society was formed in Napier this week, when .the officers elected were as follow Honorary surgeons, Drs. Edgar and Aickin; lady superintendent, Miss Retemeyer; first nursing officer and honorary secretary, Mrs. Smart; inspector of stores, Miss Grace Price.

Mrs. Ernest Bridger, of St. Clair, Dtincdin, is on a visit to Wellington and the Hutt.

Miss Muriel Wardrop is visiting Miss Jnnio Kirk at.Petone.

Mrs. Clement. Kirk (Peto'ne) left on Thursday for Palmorston, and will be present at tho show. Sho is the guest of Mrs, Barnicoat.