SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1529, 27 August 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Two Successful Competitor!. Little Miss Cecil Haines and Master ; Leonard Poner, two youthful pupils of Mrs.' Martyn William?, Wellington, have ■ again distinguished themselves. In the Napier competitions, held last week, the little girl easily won both events in which she was competing—the one a recitation for children under twelve, "The Unseen Playmate," and also one for girls under sixteen, "Little Boy Blue," in which she made- a record number of marks. Power was also competitor in the former recitation. Besides the championship she secured three special, prize.-. Leonard Power easily won the competition for boys under sixteen— "The Slave's Dream." Death of a Carterton Pioneer, The death of Mrs. William Budd-Hin-ton,' of Carterton, yesterday at the advanced age of S9 years removes from the district a most estimable lady known throughout the Wairarapa for her hospitable kindly nature, and one who was I closelv associated with thestirring scenes |of the Maori War. Mrs. ' Budd-Hinton i was'attendant upon Mis. Logan, wife of Colonel Logan, during the Maori troubles in the Taranaki, Wanganui, and Waikato districts, her husband being a noncommissioned officer in the same, regiment from which Kimble Bent deserted. Ono of .Mrs. Budd-Hinton's saddest duties during the progress of the fighting was the preparation of the casket for tho head of the young English officer which was recaptured fro the Hau-Haus by the intrepid scout, Broughton, and afterwards sent to England for interment. Broughton' was afterwards killed by tho Natives as an act of vengeance for his daring deed. At the close of the Maori War, Mrs. Budd-Hinton settled in Carterton with her husband, and for many rears interested herself in the life of the new settlement, and especially, in tho w.ork of the Anglican Church, and in social matters. A brother of hers, Mr. George Anderson, after whom Anderson Park,. Wellington, was named, died last year, and among her relatives are Mrs. Thomas Moore, of Carterton, and Mrs. E. Galbraith, of AVellington. Y.W.C.A. Doings. A gift tea in aid of the Aurora stall of the ' coming Antarctic bazaar of tho Y.W.C.A. was given by Mrs. de Castro on Thursday afternoon in the association s rooms in Manners' Street. There were manv guests, and as a result a most varied and useful collection of gifts for the stall were received by Mrs. Guise, who was present from Government House. Miss Stapleton-Cottou was unable tr> be present. A programme of music aud recitations was contributed to by Miss Sturtevant, Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Miss Pa'ton, 'Jlrs. Malcolm Poss, Mrs. de la Marc, and Miss Shirtcliffe, and a brief speech of thanks was mad* by-Miss Birch, the secretary, who also spoke of the.attractions that had been prepared for the event for which they were all working. The decoraticus were to be quite out of the common, and a most excellent entertainment programme had been drawn up. At the conclusion of the bazaar, on September 7, Miss. Birch added, there was to be in the rooms of the delegates of women's societies in Wellington, so that all may know what is being done by women in this city. From September 111 to 17 there will be a conference in Wellington ■■ of delegates from all the blanches of the Y.W.C.A. in tho Dominion There will be Biblical and technical studies in the daytime, and public mtclings in the evenings, special speakers addre«ing 'be audiences. Recreation will also be provided. On Saturday. September 14 there will be a banquet for young women in Miss Tendull's tea-rooms, and further festivities to conclude the evening in the association's tooiiis. On the folio win" Sundav, a women's service will be held in the Council Chambers in the Town Hall. On the final night, Tuesday, September 17, there will be a largo meetin" in the Sydney Street Schoolroom, presided over by his Excellency the Governor. Her Excellency Ladv Islington will be one of the speakers. Miss Barnes and Mrs. Kaye (Christchurch) will also address those present.

Miss Fannv Anderson left Wellington vesterday for the Wairarapa, where die is the guest of Hiss A allauce, Otahufio." ■ Mr''. Fitehett has returned to Wellington from her visit to the Wairarapa. Didshurv ami Miss Gray left for Xcl'son yesterday to take part >» . t'\ c ladies' golf championship meeting, wJiicli is being held there. Mrs -V. Matthews (Waiorongomai) and M ; ss Enid Matthews returned to, choir home on Saturday from a brief visit to town. , ' ■ Mrs. Clement Kirk (Petone) leaves, today on a short visit to Napier. "Mrs Gillon returned' to "Wellington last week from a visit to Masterton where she was the guest of Mrs. Hirsehberg. In connection with the annual sale of work the ladies of visiting and social committees have decided to hold a wit Tea"' in tho fchoolroom of St. James s Presbyterian Church on' Wednesday,i&ep'tember 11. Miss Mileom'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 Lc og of dandruff and irritation, thus nromoting a healthy growth. "Cultcno" (re»-) Skin Food, unsurpassed for wrinkles aud withered skin, softens and tones the coarsest skin, cures blackheads, and large 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 (.„ 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*6), Willis Street. Wellinston. Teleohone 814 -Advt. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR, Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (rcg). A guarantee given with each case undertaken. See testimonials and letters. Mrs. Hi'llen (over Economic), Lambton Quay. 'Phone 1047. (Testimonial.) Cape Town, May 28th, 1911. Dear Mrs. Hullen,—Just a line to let you know that the Pan of "Rusma" I got is a complete success, and I no longer need to use it, though I keep it. my me. I have tried many cures, but so far this is the only one. I cannot express my pleasure in being able to write to you thus". "Rusma" did ALL (hat you said it uould. With heartiest jowl wishes iW vit'nr siici'i-"'.— Vuias v.-rv sincwlv. . <\ JOHNSTON - 1-:. Origiual f«f>y vi ill '' ,vc MK it '"' il i njj' address.

Obituary. The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bayly, widow ot the late Mr. James Bayly, of AVaitara, occurred in New Plymouth on Friday. The deceased lady was a daughter of the Ke\\ John Urossley, Belfast, and came out to Taranaki about !)li years ago, ami lias resided in ATaitara ever since. She leaves one son and two daughters—Mr. 0.-car Bayly and Misses Coralio and Tes-ie Bayly—and also 0110 son by her first husband,"Mr. J. M'Nciec. The deceased lady, who was K years of age, will be missed by a large circie of friends. Miss Ethel Irving, Miss Ethel Irving had a great reception at the London Hippodrome when making her reappearance after her tour of Australasia. She appeared ' in the sketch "Dolly's Littlo Bills," which she made familiar in Sydney and Melbourne by her artistic performance as Dolly. Miss Irving was prevented last year from producing this.clever trillo of Henry Arthur Jones at a music-hall, hut the altered condition of affairs in regard to sketches at these places has now made this possible, and Hiss Irving will doubtless be a prominent attraction at tho Hippodrome for a Jong time. The support comprises Mr. Stephen Ewart as Harry Telpher, and Mr. Alfred Drayton as Matthew Barrow. Miss N. Cameron (Moron, Grey-town) is visiting Masterton and is the guest of Sirs. "W. Beetham. Mrs. W. Strang returned to Pahnerston on Saturday from a visit to Napier. The Right Rev. Bishop Averill and Mrs. Averill arrived in Auckland from England, via Australia, on Sunday, and left by the express that evening for Napier. ' Miss Gorrie (Auckland), who was one of the players in the golf meeting in Napier, passed through, Wellington yesterday on her way to Nelson. Miss Belle Luke, who won two first prizes in the recent competitions in Napier, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M'Uregor. 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, Hairdrcssing, Electrolysis (permanent removal of superfluous hair), dip. U.S.A. Face Massage, Combings Made Up, Transformations, Switches, etc. 25G Lambton Quay. Telephone 1539.-Advt