SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1290, 20 November 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Seamen's Mission Sale of Work. On Saturday the sale of work, opened on Wednesday afternoon for tlio benefit of the Seamen's Mission and continued during the intervening days, was concluded with a specially-arranged programme for children in tho afternoon, and with the attraction of the Wesleyan Orchestra in the evening. It wns somewhat unfortunate for tho Mission that there should liavo boen so many other events of a similar nature, because, of necessitv, thev interfered with the transaction of the" amount of business which the promoters had" hoped to accomplish. The side shows, of which there were quite a number, were well patronised, and various guessing competitions created considerable interest. Day's Bay Croquet Club, On Saturday afternoon a number of people journeyed over from Wellington to Day's Bay to attend the opening of the Ferry . Side "Croquet Club. Day's Bay is always to a largo extent sheltered from the prevailing winds, and although on Saturday it was extremely windy in tho city, it was comparatively calm on the croquet lawns. Tlio Mayor, Mr: wilford, was to have opened tlio season, but owing to indisposition ho was not able to be present. Mrs. Geddis, in his absence, performed the ceremony. Several games were played, and. tea was served at Day s Bav House. Among those present worc:-r-Mrs. Geddis, Mrs. D. Mabin, tho Missca Zohrab (2), Mrs. F. Samuel, Mrs Henderson. Mrs. Christie, Miss von Dadelszen, Mrs. A. Warburton, Mr=. M'Villy, Miss Briggs, tho Rev. Mr. Kayll and Mrs. Kayll, Miss Barron, Mrs. Hursthouse, Miss V. Warburton, and very many others. Mrs. Geddis, vice-president, has promised a trophy, to be competed for by players of tlio club during the season. A Missionary Sale of Work.

On Saturday afternoon a sale of work and garden 1 niirtv in connection with the Missionary Satle'ineiit for; University Women at Bombay was held in tbo grounds of tho Wellington Girls' College in Pipitea Street. Judging by the attendance at the sale, the cause of the Parsee women and girl students in Bombay does not particularlv appeal to either the public or to the Victoria College students themselves. The Indian work stall was notably attractive, and considering ' the work that was iu many of the articles, was sold at really moderate prices. Ouairtitiss of very'beautiful flowers were for■ sale, as well as hbme-made sweets. The stallholders were as follow:—lndian work, stall, Miss Hales, •/.sliss,:l?.vCoo)t:iApm'e-made sweets,; Miss K. ''•Houghton,' Miss D. Ivelsey; kowers, Miss H. Jenkins. Tea was served in! the Central Hall, Miss M'Rae being in charge. Queen Victoria Maori School. ' The superintendent of Queen' Victoria School for Maori Girls (Mrs. ?rlirams) has received a picture by Downing, Com-t photographer to their Majesties the King and Queen and tho Royal 'family, autographed by King George and Queen Mary. Tho picture was purchased by Mrs. V. Carr Rollett when in Loadon, and forwarded by her through the Victoria League, with, a request that their Majesties would graciously append their autographs. The King and Queen, in their colonial' as Duke alid Ducbess of York, laid the foundation stone of the present institution, and their kindly act is only another sign of their continued interest in the Maori girls' school. The picture was considered sufficiently valuable to be insured by the Victoria League, and was forwarded from the office of the High Commissioner of New Zealand to Mrs. Mirams. It will be hung in a prominent position in tho school.

Tho golden wedding of Jlr. John Anderson and Mrs. Anderson, of Maori Hill, Dimedin, was celebrated on Wednesday last. In addition to four daughters, 14 grandchildren were also present. Mr. Anderson, who was for many years of tho firm of Anderson and Morrison, was tho recipient of felicitations from many parts of tho Dominion. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Talbot, of ICelburno, gave a very enjoyable evening last Thursday, a number of their friends being present. Music, games, and competitions entertained the guests. the winners being Miss May Hoops, Mrs. E. Chnrlesworth, and Mrs. K. J. Collins. The rooms were very prettily decorated with quantities of roses. Mrs. Cecil, Jones has returned from a visit to tho'south. Mrs Finlay (Hawke Street) left on a visit to Sydney on Friday. Mrs. 0. Smith returned to Master ton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy (United States, America) arrived from tho sonth on Friday, and are staying at Miss Malcolm's. Mr. and Mrs. Mawley (Masterton) aro staying at Miss Malcolm's. Miss Standish (New Plymouth) has been visiting Mrs. H. Abraham at Khandallah.

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