SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1287, 16 November 1911, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Tha Roso and Carnation Show. Dismay was in the hearts of everyone interested in horticulture on Tuesday aftornoau and evening, over tho fierce gale that was raging through tho city. With tho show taking placo on the nest day, it scernod almost hopeless to expect that anything'in tho shape of flowers not tattered and torn could possibly be left for exhibition. Probably had anyono been curious enough to investigate the gardens they would have seen ghost-like figures Buttering in the blasts-figures that did not in the least resemble rose-bushes and yet were—only shrouded in skirts and sacking, and any other covering that seemed suitable lor sheltering their precious blooniss. But, in spito of it all, tho exhibition of roses was amazing, tho beauty of the flowers being unmaned, or, in many cases, but slightly so. The champion rose— "Dean Hole"—was the centre nf admiring and criticising groups during the wholo of the afternoon, and there were peoplo who admired—alas, their want of discrimination—some of its smaller sisters more than it. Creamy white, with a tinge of pink in tho petals, it was undoubtedly a magnificent bloom. On all hands ono found roses to admire, some of tho varieties .and colours being exceedingly beautiful. The decorated tables were another very interesting featuro of tho show, and it was difficult to decide upon the prettiest one. There were no judges save popular opinion, everyone voting for the table which thoy thought tho most beautiful. One cannot help thinking that the tables without ribbons, and lace and satin centres were much more effective in their simplicity than thou* that had these adornments.

A brief speech was made by the pi esident of the club, Dr. Izard, and Mr. Herdman, M.P., formally opened the show. They were accompanied on the platform by Mrs. Herdman, wearing a cream coat and skirt, and white hat with touches of vionx rose ribbon, and a white wing at tho side, and Miss Izard, who was in a black and white check frock over which was worn a long black satin cloak, with wide black and while rovers. A largo whiti) hat lined v.ifh black and with black plumes was worn with it Among those present wers: Mrs. 11. M. Gore, wearing a cream costume, braided with black, and -i black hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs. A. Crawford, ir, a heliotrope satin frock, a black s'tin cloak, and black hat with black and white plumes; Mrs. Meuzics, a black ccstumc

and heliotrope bonnet; Mrs. Joseph, blue spotted .foulard,, with black velvet and embroideries, and black hat with black and cerise feathers; Miss Joseph, floral nihon and large Tagel hat with shaded roses and cerise ribbon; Mrs. Marjoribanks, grey ■ costume, and grey hat to match; .Mrs. A. Pearce, grey costume and black Ti.it with black plumes; Miss Wilson (Rangitikei), pink spotted foulard, black hat with shaded roses; Mrs. Hales, black costume and black and white hat; Mrs. Butts, black velvet coat and skirt and black bonnet; Mrs. i'urry ffolmcs (Masterton), black costume and black hat; Miss Meredith (Mastertm), cienm costume and largo black hat villi black ostrich feathers; Miss IC. Meredith, fawn tnme, with self-coloured braiding and grey hat with black feathers and touch of blue; Mrs. Dymock. cream coat and skirt and white hat; Mrs. C. Tringham. biscuit-coloured Shantung costume, and

hat of the same shade wltn brown plumes: Miss Eileen Ward, grey costume, and largo straw hat mas=ed with shaded sweet peas; Mrs. J. IJuthie. black and white striped costume, and black feathered hat: Mrs. R. W. Holies, fawn costume and hat to match; Miss Rawson, black and white costume, and white hat with black ribbon and flowers; Mrs. J. Tripe,'fawncoloured coat and skirt end black fiathered hat; Mrs.- Nelson. Mack costume and black hat; Miss Nelson, eiey coat and skirt and erey and black hat with roses; Mrs. Kirk, grey frock with cream lace yoke, .and grey hat with v. scs; Mrs. Harding, biscuit-coloured c.i%tum'! with' self-coloured lace, and black hat; Miss Coates. black costume, and black hat; Mrs. Oliver Smith fMostorton), navy blue co?tut"o, and blue bat with touches of green; Mrs. D. Caselbcrg, cream coat and skirt, and large black feathered hat; Miss Mandel, grey costume, and blue hnt with shaded blue flowers; Mrs. G. Reid, navy blue costume and black hat with roses; Miss Gray (Masterton), cream, with a black hat.

Congregational Church Bazaar. A sale of work with the object of rals ■ ing- sufficient money to clear the debt oil tho manse was opened in the Congregational Church in- Conrtenay Piaos jester., day afternoon by the Mayoress. Mrs. Wilford. The debt amounts to £2bo, but Mr*. M. A. Williams has promised J2ICO to. wards its extinction,- while - the other. .-£IGA is to bo raised by the members of tho church. The display of work was ex tremoly good and varied, and satisfactory business nppoared to be transacted. Tho stalls and stallholders aro as follow ;- Fancy and plain stall. Mesdames Aspland and Port; fancy and plain stall, Mesdames Lewis and Goodwin; fancy and plain stall, Mesdames Tbawley and Crosslev, Aspland Club (Men's Bible Class), Mrs. Reynolds and members; Courtenay Club (Ladies' Bible Class). Miss Rawlinson and members; sweet stall, Misses Russell and Henderson; flower and plant stall, Misses Thawley and Reid; produce stall, Mesdames Remington'end Hassell; Christmas tree, Miss L. Tonks; refreshment rooms Miss?s Lewis and Godwin. Tho Ifov. Mac-donald-Aspland presided during the' afternoon's function. In the evening a very enjoyable musical and elocutionary entertainment was given. The sale will b 6 - continued to-day, and on Friday as well.

SPECIALITIES IN HUMAN HAIB GOODS. Mrs. Rolleston, 25d Lambton Quay, makes a speciality of hairwork in all its brandies, urn! imports direct from leading hair merchants the best English and Continental hair. Complete transformations to order (not imported), from J;i -Is.; toupees, from £1 10s. Clusters of curls from 7s. Gd. A very large variety of switches suitable for rolls, plaits, or swatheing from 15m. Gd. Natural hair pads, ss. Cd. Natural hair, covered, first quality hair, 21s. Chignon hair frames, 3s. Gd. (as now worn). Hairdresiing taught gratis to purchasers of Inimni hair goods. Advico free on all matters relating to the hair and complexion.* SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. destroyed by "PiUsma" (Reg.). A guarantee given with each case undertaken. Skilled massage, shampooing, manicuring, etc. Mrs. Hullen and Miss Holland, l.amtton Quay, over "Economic." 'Phono loi7.

[Sale of Work in the Sailors' Mission. Mrs. Sprott opened a sale of work in the .Sailors' Mission yesterday afternoon, its object being to raise funds for carrying.on the work anion;,' the seamen of all nations who come into port lor a short or lengthy stay, as the case might be. A beautiful bouquet was presented to her by the small daughter of a sailor, and a brief speech was made by Mr. l'owles concerning the objects of the mission. The slabs hud b«'» most attractively decorated with coloured' drapings and there was a very varied collection of most useful and ornamental goods. There were several side-shows, tho museum of fir.e arts securing a largo amount of amused attention by its ingenious play of names. Tho electric telegraph was another interesting feature, while all kinds of Eastern mysteries were promised tho daring investigator bv Lieutenant Hubbard. The stalls and 'stall-hold-ers are as follow:—No. 1 stall, Mrs. Rivell, Misses Ovendcn, Clarke, Hcndrv, and Plowright; No. 2, Mrs. \V. Gardner, Misses TMrkoll, Scott, Gould, Cleaver, and Davidson; No. 3. Mrs. Joues, Misses Kroft, Brislow, Holiiday, Morrah, and Simpson; No. 4, Mesdames Shaw, Tlurkell, and Colptis; No. 5, Mrs. Hornby, Misses Talbot, Cunningham, Speed, Harvey, Lutsk, and Robson: No. G, Mrs. Craig; Misses V. Craig; E. Craig, Dixnu, and Veale; No. 7. Mesdames M. A. Williams, Vcalo, Williams, Barltrop, Shell, M'Garrigle, Misses Cable, and Hugo; No. 8, Misses Craig,' P. Craig, M. Craig, 1. Smith, 0. Smith, P. Gordon, and K. Gordon. The tea room is under the caro of Mesdames Dunn, Wildermoth, Colpus, Harborow. Jones, Misses Fulton, Kcmj), Shaw, and Dement. There is also a post office under tho management of Mr. W. Gardiner, and a "jumble stall" in cliargi. of Mrs. Parsonage and Miss Speed. The bazaar will be open until Saturday evening. Obituary.

After a long illness, the death took place on Monday morning, at Nelson, of Mrs. Greenfield, tho wife of Mr. Edward Greenfield, who in the old days was for many years Provincial Secretary, and nfter the dissolution of the provinces down to almost the present day held various important administrative and judicial offices. The deceased lady was tho daughter of Mr. Edmund Knyvett, who, with his family arrived at Nelson in the Berkshire in 1830. Both Mr. Knyvett and his daughter did much for music in Nelson, their standard being a particularly high one. Mrs. Greenfield is survived by her husband and four children—Mr. F. E. Greenfield, chief draughtsman in the Nelson Survey Office; .Mr. A. K. Greenfield, a land agent at Gisbornej Mrs. A. Kidd, of Kiwitea; and Mis? Bessie Greenfield, of Nelson, with whom' all their friends will keenly sympathise.

On Tuesday at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, the wedding took place of Miss Gwladys Winifred Morgan, eldest daughter of Mr. T. H. Morgan, Librarian of Hit Government Patent Office, and Mr. Hugh .Macduff, sou of Mr. Win. Macduff, Pa.mcrston North. The Rtv. Harper officiated. The bride was given aivav bv her father, and was attended by her sis\f< Miss Sylvia Morgan, as bridesmaid. Mr. H. farmer was best man and Mr. Aubrey Morgan groomsman.

Miss Gray (Taratohi) and her sistnr are visiting We.lmgton and are staying at the WindsorHotcl. ° -

Mrs. Oliver Smith (Lansdowne, Masterton) is spending a few days'in Wellington, and is returning to her homo on Friday.

i \ , dr ;™af'c entertainment, organised by tho Misses Vara for tho benefit of tho Pearce fund takes place this evening in ct.. Mark s Schoolroom.

4?fiss Moreditl. Landaff (Masterton) and "Misrf'kathlecn Meredith are visiting Weilington. °

Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse, : Mungawliare, Hawkos Bay, are in town' and are staying at tho iloyal Oak,

Miss flerdman rto has been-spending for m Kiw,tea: n WoI1,n « ton ' Wt

lJ!f' •^i? 1 t ers i ( Carterf on) is paying a toftS. aUd intcn * Dt " rn '

villi 'Jw Ivc . nnt,a T has gone on a j lsit to Wanganui and is staving with her daughter, Mrs. A. Wil'con

Miss Pulling'headmistress of the Diocesan Girls' High School) is returning from a v,s t to England by the Otanto" due at Sydney on the 23rd instant

Miss Elsie Anderson, who has severed her connection with tho K m - 7,Zhnd Alliance staff in order to be married wis presented with a handsome sewi™' m - chme as a mark of the appreciation which tho executive felt for her six years' continous services. *

Sir Robert and Lady Lockhart arrived in Wellington from Christchurch vesterday morning. .*-="= i

Mr. and Mrs. J ames Hannah, of Weliiigton, who have been enjoying a month's holiday in Australia, returned bv the ttarnmoo last evening. Mrs. ifartin «'!!?£&- a t nd W''-** (?) Kennedy also steamer. AVclhn " totl >V the same

lh t ss t ? 11 salc ? f J""* is to be opened this afternoon in St. Mary's Homes-at work" ll' ' M ? S ««»*«. Pliia and ?»„£ w,ork cf al| , descriptions, baskets of vanous shapes and sizes, and other useful things will be obtainable,. most, if not all of the articles for sale'bei'nshe work of the girls belonging to the homes. _A.II friends and members of St Marys Guild are invited to attend the sale the proeeedi of which are for the benefit of the institutions.

■The opening of the Fcrrysitfc Croquet Uub-is t* take place on Sahire'av afterneon .at Day's Bay.-- The -Mayor- (Mr. tti ford) wiJ formally open the lawns, nnd tea-will- be served at ' Day's Bay Honso for members. and their "friends Given fine weather, a very pleasant affrrnooii should bo spent by everyono attending it.

ihe ladies of St., Albans' Guild, Eastbourne, are busily engaged working-for a Christ-ras fair, which is to take place at the Lastbourno Hall on December S and 9. Besides tho usual stalls, there will be a number of attractive side-shows The children of the Little Helpers' Guild are rehearsing a short play entitled "Kin" Winter, which will be giren each evening. ■

Mrs. J. P. Luke was the guest of honour at a very enjoyable "at homo" given in the Church Hall, Lyall Bay, yesterday afternoon, by a number of Maran'ui- ladies The hall had,been very prettily decorated for the occasion with foliage and flowers, and the tea-tables were effectively. arranged with large yellow daisies. 'Much pleasure was given by the songs, recitations, and pianoforte- solos, which were performed. V several of those prc-ent Mr. Luke, M.P., on behalf of Mrs. Luke, expressed her pleasure and appreciation, as well-ns his own, of the very pleasant afternoon which had just taken place. Miss Luko was also present.

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