TO-DAY'S DINNER.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1389, 15 March 1912, Page 9

TO-DAY'S DINNER.

[Specially writton for Tue Domihion.l FRIDAY. Mutton broth. Curried crayfish Mashed potatoes. Cheese fondu. Apricot pudding. CHEESE FONDU. One cup of grated cheese, 1 cup of bicadcrumbs, J-pint milk, 2oz. butter, 2 eggs, pepper, suit, enyenne, a small piccc of onion. Boil the milk, and pour out the breadcrumbs; add the butter, cheese, onion (which nuist bo minced as finely as possible), and seasoning; add the eggs, yolks, and white beaten separately; stir tho whites in very lightly last thing; bake about half an hour in a greased piedish. FOR TO-MORROW. Neck of mutton. Cauliflower. Golden syrup. Suet. FOR SUNDAY. Clear stock. Sirloin of beef. Peas. Golden syrup. Fruit. Pastry. Cream. for Supper. Chocolate gelatine. Ripe peaches. Cream. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. An "At Home" at the Pioneer Club. ' The members of the Pioneer Club iiave hail the pleasure of entertaining several distinguished visitors of late, and yesterday, to add to tho number, Miss Ethel Irving, accompanied by Miss Burroughs, visited tho club. As usual, the rooms were prettily arranged with quantities of flowers, huge bowls of tiger lilies and sweet peas being in tlie large ruom and in the other, where tea, coffee, and ices were served, the tables were decorated with miniature sunflowers and gallardias. Son"s were sung by Miss Dall and several of those present had the pleasure of being piesentel to the visitors, who were received by the president of the club and some of the members of the committee. Miss Irving looked very charming in a graceful gown of black charmeuse, turned back in places over folds of white satin on the foot of' the skirt. The bodice also had folds of beautiful lace on tho front. A short cream cioth coat, with black velvet facings and a large black hat with a large pink rose at the side completed her costume. Miss Burroughs was in a fawn cloth costume, the revers of the coat being trimmed witli Oriental embroidery, and a small whito hat trimmed with black velvet and an ostrich plume. Miss Richmond, the president,'was in a black dress, mauve scarf, and black hat. An Early Hunua Settler. One of Auckland's pioneers, in tho person of Mrs. John Hill, died at Hunua last week, at the advanced age of 92 years. Tho late Mrs. Hill was born in Scotland, coming to New Zealand with her husband and one child in the Jane Clifford, in 1812. They arrived in Auckland after a voyage of five months, and found tho present site of Queen Street a muddy, swampy track. Mr. and Mrs. Hill journeyed to Hunna, and were tho first to settle in that locality. As soon as they had got their house in order they had tr. flee before an advance of the Maoris, war. having been declared between the Maoris and the Europeans. They escaped to Drury, their son acting as guide to th» Imperial troops through the districts ot Paparata, l'okeno, and Mercer. On thn termination of the war, tlioy returned to Hunur, to find a .scene of desolation— their home burned to the ground, and their stock scattered. Nothing daunted, they'-, set. to work again, and by dint of. hard work soon had their home together .again, and made a living ,at. dairying, to pack their produce' to Papa kura. They then retired for a few years to Papakura, where Mr. Hill died, leaving a family of four sons and five daugh-. tors. Since then Mrs. Hill has livod with her family at Hunua, and about seven years ago. she dislocated hei leg, and was, up to the time of her death, bedridden. She is survived' by one son, Mr. Alex. Hill, of Westnort, and two daughters, Mrs. Climo, of Hunua, and Mrs. Hugh M'Kenzie, of Auckland, 50 grandchildren, and about GO great-grand-children. The funeral was largely attended. "Garrick" at the Mental Hospital. On Tuesday evening last the Porirua Mental Hospital Dramntic Club staged William Muskerry's delightful comedy "Garrick," at the Mental Hospital. Tho performance was a meritorious one, and praise is due to Mr. E. Barnes, who coached the performers in their various parts, the part of David Garrick received a capable and dignified interpretation at tho hands of Mr. Barnes. Mrs. E. Barnes was cast as Violet Ghesham, who falls desperately in love with Garrick. She gave a charming delineation of the character, and during the evening was presented with a beautiful banquet of lovely roses. As Alderman Gresham, Mr. W. B. Ilicks had a character admirably suited to him. Dr. T. Gray gave an amusing and spirited interpretation of tho Hon. Tom Tallyhaut, Miss N. Carter scored a distinct success as Mrs. Rumblelow, while Miss C. Crowley's representation of Selina Sowerberrv was greatly enjoyed. The character of Sojverberry was certainly made tho most of by Mr. E. Pearson, and his by-play with Garrick was responsible for great laughter. The other parts were capably represented by Messrs. Lloyd ("Rumbelow"), Batten ("Simpkins"), and Bagshaw ("Davis"), who all helped to the general success of the comedy, while Mr. G. Ward as "Groshum's servant" did particularly good work/ An efficient orchestra under the leadership of Mr. F. Brady rendered appropriate incidental music, while a feature of the performance was the beauty of tho costumes and the excellent mounting of tho piece. Wedding at Reikorangl, A pretty wedding took place at Eeikorangi on Tuesday, when' Miss Lily Gertrude' Monk was married to Mr. William Edward Liddle, of Jo'nnsonville. The ceremony, which took place in St. Andrew's Church, at Reikorangi, was performed by the Rev. Edwin Jones. As the wedding was the first one performed in tho new church, the bride was presented with a Bible from the church members. Foilding Weddings. Two weddings were celebrated at St. John's Church on Wednesday by tho Rev. A. S. Inues Jones. Mr. Edward Taylor and Miss Hannah' Carter, both of Feilding, were 'married in tho morning, and later in the day Mr. Leonard Pleasants, the well-known cricketer of Halcombe, was married to Miss Jessie Gray, of Taihapc. Yesterday morning the Rev. Mr. Bond officiated at the marriage of Mr. Will. Sole, of New Plymouth, and Miss T. K. Brown, of Owen Street. The wodding took place at tho residenco of the bride's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Sole .afterwards left for their new home in Now Plymouth. Acknowledgments, The Tuck Boxes, for the Melanesian Missionaries were sent away to Auckland lost week, on tho first stage of their journey to the Islands. In addition to all tho comforts and necessities which they comprised, there was a collection of books, which will no doubt be greatly appreciated. Miss Mestayer, who has been so busy collecting for these boxes, wishes to thank all helpers, and acknowledges gratefully two anonymous sums of one pound, also of 4s. (id. sent last month. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (reg.). A guarantee given with each ca«o undertaken. See testimonials and letters. Mrs. Hullen (over Economic), Lambton Quay. 'Phone 1017. (Testimonial.) Clyde Quay, Wellington. "Would you kindly send me (wo mora packets of 'l{ii"-ina' us I am leaving for Australia on the 2(11 h of next month, so kindly let me have them before that date. I have found 'I'u-m.i' a safe and sure cure for destroying superfluous hairs and will recommend it to my friends mi the other side. Trusting you will send it to them when required. Original ropy of abovo can he seen at my addrosi. 4"

Tho Young Carterton Singer. Jliss Thelina Petersen's concert in fhe Auckland Town Hall was a great success, mul a substantial sum should be added to tho fund which is being inaugurated to send this young singer Home to pursue her musical studies. Miss Petersen was enthusiastically recalled after each item, and was presented with several itoral tributes during the evening. A Presentation. Our Feilding correspondent writes that the members of the Horticultural Society at tho show 011 AVednesday sprang a surprise 011 Mrs. N. N. Barron, assistant secrotnry. On their behalf Mr. D. 11. Guthrie, M.l\, mado her a presentation of a silver-mounted perfume bottle and a gold brooch with an amythest set in a circle of pearls. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Valiance, of Kahulningi, Miss 11. Alliance, Mrs. Erl AVilliatns, and Miss Bennett and her sister arrived in town yesterday for the last performance of Miss Ethel Irvinjj and her company, of "Lady Frederick.' Mr. nwl Mrs. Harold Cox, of Nelson, are in town, and are leaving for England this week. Miss M'Dougnll, of Pirinoa, is the guest of Mrs. George Didsbnry. Mrs. J. Kennedy, Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Jliss Kathleen Millar has returned from her visit to Auckland. Miss J. Moore (of Aparaima) and her brother are visiting AVellington. Miss Birch, who has been appointed general secretary of the AVellington A.AV.C.A. was farewelled at Sydney 011 the eve of her departure for AVellington. Miss Birch lias had charge of the social industrial section of the Sydney Y.AV.C.A. and hail done excellent work with this department. Mrs. Jsorinan Beetham has returned to Masterton from her visit to the Ilutt, whore she was the guest of Mrs. George Pearoe. Jliss E. Pickering, who, for the past year has been 011 the teaching staff of tho Auckland Grammar School, has been appointed assistant head teacher to the AVellington Girls' College.