SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1514, 9 August 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Star Boating Club Ball. The Sydney Street Schoolroom was very prettily decoratod last evening tor tho Star Boating Club's annual ball, and no doubt the rain, which is ever with us nowadays, made it seem a still more desirable place in which to arrive. Thick ropes ot lycopodium, carried diagonally across tho ceiling of the room, and branches of tree fern placed at varying intervals on the walls, between geometrically correct designs, formed by oars, were tho chief decorations. Skifts suspended from the ceiling on cither side of the hall gave n characteristic touch in keeping with the nature of the dance. The stage, carpeted and furnished as a drawingroom, and the. various side rooms, also furnished, made comfortable resting places when needed. Supper was served in the gymnasium, the tables being charmingly decorated with spring (lowers. Among those present were Sirs. 11. 11. Bridge, wearing black satin; Mis. Fulton, in black velvet; Mrs. Alfred Bell, in lose pink satin and cream lace; Mrs. S. Wheeler, in pale mauve with ninon tunic; Mrs. A. Newton, in blue-green channelise, veiled with black jetted net; Mrs. Guy Groves, iu white satin; Miss Bell, white ninon and silver fringe; Miss Finch (Dunedin), blue cuarmcusc, trimmed with brown fur; Miss E. Watson, orange charmcuse, with panelled tunic of floral chiffon; Miss Dora, Wilson, reseda green charmcuse; Miss D. Chilman, white satin and ninon tunic; Miss B. Watson, in blue floral frock; Miss Osborne-Gibbes, white charmcuse, with tunic of ninon and silver fringe; Miss Huia Bulkley, pale pink charmcuse, with fichu of cream lace; Miss Macmorran, white charmeuse, trimmed I with cream lace; Miss Clouston (Blenheim), white satin, with lace overdress and pink roses; Miss 11. Holmes, vieux rose silk; Miss Lennox, terra eotta silk, with panelled tunic of floral chiffon; Miss Zohrab,' blue silk; Miss Van Staveren, heliotrope satin with ninon tunic; Miss Heading, pale blue charmeuse. Two debutantes made their npperance— Miss Mack, iu white satin, with embroidered overdress, and Miss Nora ITawson, in white satin, with tunic of white ninon and silver trimming.

The Hon. 11. D. Bell, IC.C, president of the club, was present. Associated with him upon the committee were Messrs. C. Pcarco (vice-president), A. D. Bayfield (captain), F. 11. Taylor (deputv-captain), A. 11. Bamett, C. E. Bridge, S. Cowles, G. I'oll, W. Horringlon, C. E. Holmes, C. 11. Lawrence, C. Mack, D. R. Menzies, .1. E. Widdop, and R. M. Brewer and 1\ H. G. Galvon (joint secretaries). Political Reform League in Masterton. On Wednesday evening a social was held in Murray's Hall by supporters of tho Reform party in Masterton for the purpose of bidding farewell to Mr. S. R. Edwards, ivho was Mr. G. It. Sykes's secretary during the last political campaign - , and also for tho purpose of forming n branch ol the Reform League in Masterton. Tho hall was crowded, Mr. G. R. Sykes, M.P., and Mr. Lindegreen, organiser of the Political Reform League, being among those present. After a brief discussion it was decided "That a branch of the Political Reform League be formed in Masterton." In a. happy speech, Mr. Sykes presented Mrs. Anderson (president of his ladies' committee) with a handsome marbk clock, in appreciation of her splendid efforts ou his behalf during the recent political campaign. Mr. Sykes stated that he owed -Mrs. .Anderson a deep debt of gratitude for her snlendid work. Mr. Sykes also presented Mr. Edwards with a travelling rug as a slight appreciation of tho splendid work ho had done during his election campaign. During the evening songs were sung by Misses Anderson, Pctrie, Mrs. Anderson, and Messrs. Nicol, Parker, Nicholson, and Watson, a piano trio by the Misses Shaw (2) and Hyde, a piano solo by Miss Shaw, and o recitation by Mr. D. Hcbenden. During their stay in Auckland, Dr. and Mrs. Trilby King aro tho guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Parkes. Mr. and Mrs. King (Blenheim) are passengers by the lonic for England. Dr. and Mrs. Lucas (Nelson), who hare been spending the last two years in Britain and on the Continent, arrived in Wellington on Wednesday by, tho Maunganui from Sydney. / Miss Kirk's mnsical evening at the Pioneer Club on Saturday has been postponed owing to the Orphans' entertainment. Miss Booth has returned to Nelson from her visit to Wellington. Miss Milsom's Exclusive and Up-to-date methods for Treating Hair and Skin will positively stop the hair from falling, prevent and restore grey hair, cure worst cases of dandruff and irritation, thus promoting a healthy growth. "Cultene" (reg.) Skin Food, unsurpassed for wrinkles and withered 6kin, softens and tones the coarsest 6kin, cures blackheads, and largo pores. Ladies and Gentlemen taught home treatment. Delightful face massage (Denmark), Electrolysis (permanent and painless). . Hairdressing taught. Hairwork of every description. Lightest, finest weaving, best Parisian Hair only. Purest Face Powder. Grey Hair restored to natural colour, with great success, with wonderful preparation, harmless, and most natural looking. Shampooing, Manicuring, Clipping. Just received from Parisian buyer, beautiful Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair Pads. Personal attention, strictly confidential. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's), Willis Street. Wcllinirton. Telenhone 811 .SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rnsma" (reg.). A guarantee given with each case undertaken. See testimonials and letters.' Mrs. Hulleu (over Economic), Lambtoi; Quay. 'Phone 1047. (Testimonial.) Wanganui, December 20th, 1911, Dear Madam—Will you kindly forward me by return mail a box of "Rusniu." Enclosed please find Xl ss. in payment of same. So far I have been very satisfied with the result of the treatment, and hope in the future to be quite cured. Original copy, of above can be seen at my address. *

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Feilding Notes. Miss M'Betk (Kimbolton) has returned from Stratford. -Mrs. Innes-Jones has gone to Maslerton. Miss Haybittle has gono to Wellington, (o take ii]i a nursing career. -Miss Willis (Greatford) and Hiss Lane (Marion) are the guests of Mrs. Gorton. Miss Carey (Opoti) is staying with Mrs, Uii'sen. Mrs. C'owles (.Auckland) is the- guest of Mrs. Woollams. Miss Baddeley is in. town for a few days. Miss Snndilands lias goiio to Wangnnui. Mrs. Levin (Westella) has gone to Wellington, Mrs. George Luxmore (Te Kniti) is tho guest of Mrs. Luxmore. Mrs. Long has returned from Auckland. Mrs. Carty has gone back to Wanganui. Miss Wilson (Greytown) is staving with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Temple-.Spain (New' Plymouth) are staying with Miss Spain. Last week a very jolly "At Home," in tho form of a plain and fancy dress ball, was held in the Drill Hall bv Mes(lames Banks, Conwav, Buchanan, * rench, Hocking, Levett, Mvers, Mevrick, Pickering, Turnbiill, G. Taylor, Messrs. irancis, Herdman, V. M'Beth, Tavlor, and Shannon. The hall was beautifully decorated with bush ferns, and red bunting, the lights with red shades giving -a delightfully soft effect. The supper tables were decorated with violets, snowflakes, and bulbs. Tho Marton band, which was placed in the centre of the hall, played delightfully. Among those present, besides tho hostesses, were: Mesdaines Gillespie (Pierette), Glasgow (black over white), Clayton, beautiful grey frock; Giesen. old rose veiled with cream chiffon; M'Allum, with handsome mnuvc satin with large black hat with white plumes, made n splendid Duchess of Devonshire; Roberts, black velvet with black hat and plumes, also a Duchess of Devonshire; Wall, fortune-teller; Barton, Japanese lady; Alymer, Japanese ladv; Banks, gipsy; Brycc (Marton), black lace over white satin; Misses Remington-Jones, pale green and yellow satin; Shannon, black and white; Prior, cream silk; Kerton, blue satin; Fergusson, Spanish gipsy; Sandilnnds, powder and patches; TnnesJones, Quaker girl; Messrs. Barton (Maori); Levett. jockey; Broad, old English courtier; Giesen, admiral; Gillespie, Pierrot, and many others. Miss Butts left Wellington on Wednesday for Mastcrton, where she will bo the guest of Mrs. Vivian Donald. Miss Demiiston arrived in Wellington from Christchurch on Wednesday. The engagement,is announced of Miss Ruth Chirnside, of Wellington, to Mr. Peter Cook, of New South Wales. Mijs Butts leaves for Christchurch Ib's evening. Miss Clouston, from Blenheim, is visiting Mrs. H. B. Bridge, at Oriental Bav. Mrs. Guy Groves (Tcnui) is on a visit to her pavruts, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. G. Elliott, .it the Hutt. ■ MRS. ROLLESTON, Hair Specialist (qual. London and Paris), is recommended for the Permanent Cure of all Scalp Ailments and tho most Effective Treatment for tho Growth of Hair. Shampooing, Hairdressing, Electrolysis (permanent removal of superfluous hair), dip. U.S.A. Face Massage, Combings Made Up, Transformations, Switches, etc. 256 Lambton Quay, Telephone 1599.*