SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1557, 28 September 1912, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Protection of Women. A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women nuil Children ivas held on Friday afternoon,_ Mrs. W.' A, Evans (president) presiding. There -were present Mesdames A. Hoby, . G. Ponsonby, and G. Winder. Numerous cases that had been undergoing investigation were reported upon, and it was decided to give help where necessary. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks:—Mrs. G. Lukih, 215.; Mrs. G. Winder, 21s.j Skarland and Co., 10s.; Dr. Izard, 10s.; Mrs, A. Hoby, 10s.; Mrs. J. It. Glasson, 55.; Mrs. W. A, livans, os.

Dance at Island Bay. Tho Island Bay Town Hall was tho scene of a very pleasant gathering on Friday last, when the Island Bay bachelors held their annual plain and fancy dress ball. Tho hall was effectively and prettily decorated with palms, ferns, and foliage; and tho supper tablo with yellow dafiodils, Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Islington expressed regret at being unablo to bo present. The arrangements were all satisfactorily carried out by tho committco which comprised Messrs. Purvis, Collins, Bowen, Howe, Wilkening, Hindmarsh, _ Nees, and F. Glover. Mr. L. Km no being secretary. Tlio masters of ceremonies were Messrs. L. A. Howe and C. J. Lockwood, and the chaperones Mesdames J. P. Luke and M. Dawson. Among those who came in fancy dress were: Mrs. Lockwood, as ' ( Gretohon";i;-Miss Pratt, "Sp^nistDancer"; Miss Wilkening, "Pier-rot".;.-Miss Green "Baby." Laurenson,? Miss OlivW "Gipsy"; Miss Moid, "Harem Lady"; Miss L.■■Pearson,''"Dutch'Girl"; Miss li. Pearson, "Fairy Queen"; Miss Hill, "Wattean, Shepherdess"; Miss Drury, "Japanese";. Miss Badley, "Grecian"; Miss Croll, "Nurso"; Miss Harper, "Spring Green Baby"; Miss Lockhead, "Powder Puff"; Miss Williams, "Roman Moid"; Mr. Grey, "Dick Turpin"; Mr. Beck "Yachtsman"; Mr. C. Keeno, "Yachtsman"; Mr. 0. ICeene, "Gamekeeper"; Mr. Hanson "Turk"; Mr. D. Bamfield, "Gunner"; Air. L. Bamfield, "Midshipman"; Mr. Watson, "Red Indian"; Mr. Porter, "Irish Boy"; Mr. Nees "Cowboy"; Mr. Trim, "Admiral"; Mr. Collins, "Mephistopheles"; Mr. Peek, "Persian"; Mr. Bowen, "Prince Charming"; Mr. Wood, "Magician." It was with extreme regret, writes a member of tho Y.W.C.A., that members of the Y.W.C.A. heard-of tho decision of Miss Wilson to resign, and on behalf of tho members may 1 here express our sincere sorrow at her loss, because she is esteemed very highly for her work's sake, Her influence is far-reaching, and for the 6ako of thoso who aro absent from us wo would wish through tho medium of the Woman's Column to enablo litem to join with those present to wish her Godspeed in her future work elsewhere. Mrs. Martin Williams and pupils intend giving an olecutionary recital in tho Sydney Street Schoolroom on October 3 in aid of the free kindergarten. The special attractions will be recitations by little Cecil Haiiies, Master Leonard Power, Miss Pauline, Brown, and Mrs. Williams. Shakespearean dinlogites will bo given by Mr. and Mrs. Brown, and by Mr. Ken Shornoy and Cecil Haines. Vocal contributions will be contributed by Miss Eunice Wyatt and tho Misses Sogrief. ■

On Wednesday afternoon, a "ehijia and knick-knack" "at homo" was held in the Wellington Central Mission Hall, Herbert Street. Tho room had been .comfortably furnished and decorated ' with foliage. During the afternoon, solos, recitations, and duets were contributed by Mesdamcs Howe, M'Fndycr, Tonks, and the Misses Joy Sutherland and Veda Martin, a sons in German, sung by a littlo girl, being particularly appreciated. A competition (observation and streets) provided a great deal of amusement, and was won by Miss J. Luke and Miss Redstone. Tho many pretty and useful articles which were brought by those attending tho "at home" will help' considerably towards tho providing of a stall at tho coming variety fair. Miss Hayes left Wellington last evening for Dunedin, where she will spend tho next two or tjiroo weeks with her relatives.

"The Good Old Times" is tho title of an address to bo delivered by Mr. W. J. Poynton at the Arts Club next Monday evening. Mr. P. Levi will preside, and members are permitted to bring friends. His Excellency the Governor will visit tho club on October T.

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A Breaking-up Dance, Tlio Misses M. and 13. Oakley Browilo lipid their annual break-up dance in tlx) New Century Hull on Thursday evening,' There were about one Hundred and twenty people present. Thc.stago was decorated' with . foliage, interspersed with red. cnIneiias, um( tho supper tables were arranged with purple iris and heliotropu Inilbs, with tablo-eentro to match. Tho ehaperones were: Mrs. Gnlvin, weaving prey silk; Mrs. .Tellie, in blue charmeuse; Mrs. Thomson, black satin, with sequin trimmings; Mrs. Bonthorne, blue silk and chiffon overdress; Mrs. Stephens, black silk a,nd cream lace. Miss M. Oakley Browne wore a (ruck of blue silk, with overdress of floral ninon and gold fringes j' . Miss 13. Oakley Browne was in oystergrey silk with floral chiffon overdress and silver fringes; and her sister, Miss Oakley Browne, rose pink silk with draped uinon pascmenlerio trimming. Somo of tlioso present were: Miss Taylor, in' white silk and lace; Miss Evison, cream; Miss M. Scales, while satin with 6ilver overdress; Miss Flavcl), blue silk and silver trimming; Miss Abbot, white satin; Miss Maher, pink; Miss Tart, blue, with, pearl trimmings; Miss Pine, green, with black laco overdress; Miss Mason, Pin* channelise, and her sister, white silk witki silver trimmings. The committee werot* Misses Gappor, Higgs, Salmon, and Aiv l nold Horo (secretary). * Tea at Miss Tendall's. Miss D. Kathliono was the guest of lion* our at a tea given bv Miss Violet War*| burton in Miss Tendall's tea rconis yester*' day afternoon. Tables were reserved at one end of the room, and were arranged, with delicately-coloured niaitvo anemones' and primroses, the sweets and icing on tlio ■ cakes being coloured to Harmonise with' the flowers. Mrs. AVarburton, who was one of those present, wore a dull amethyst costume, trimmed with gold-threaded cm- ■ broideries, and a black.and whito Tagol hat. Miss AVarburton was in a deep saxe blue costume and black- musquash hat, and Miss liathbone wore a navy bluo coat and skirt, and black beaver hat. Mrs. Rathbono was in a intuive costume, and hat to match. Among tlioso present were: Miss Rathbnne's sisters (3), Miss 11.I 1 . Parsons, Miss Focke, Mrs. Turner, Miss Cuff, Mrs. Strauchon, Miss Greenfield, Miss Arrow, Miss Wilson, Miss AVelch, i and Miss Barraud. An Afternoon Tea. Mrs. G. B. Dall was the hostess at a lea given ni: her homo in Kelburne yesterday afternoon for Mrs. I). Robertson, who recently returned to Wellington from her visit to England. The rooms Were gay with spring flowers, tho primrosea especially being particularly beautiful, pink camellias, with brown leafed foliaga decorated the table in the dining-room, wliero' ten was served. Mrs. Dall wore a graceful gown of saxe blue (rimmed with fringe and embroideries. Miss Dall was in cream crepo dc cliino nnd Mrs. Robertson in a bluo satin costume nnd large black plumed hat. Among those present wore Mrs. Trinpham, Sirs. Smith, Mrs. Shirlclifl'e, Mrs. Slasse.v, Miss Mncandrow, Mrs. Blundoll, Mrs. Campbell, Sirs. Tonnant, Sirs. Christie, Sirs. W. Youmr, Mrs. Seaton, Mrs.' Haggard, Mrs. T. Ward, Mrs. Wylie, and others. Sliss Dall sang somo delightful songs during tlio afternoon.

Tlio opening of the Newtown Bowling Club takes place next Saturday after, noon. Mrs. Walter Leslie, ("Kouilworth") is giving an "at home" on Monday alternoon. A tennis match between Parliament versus Hansard and Press Galleries will be played. Miss Lily Bray ton has the distinction of bpiug ono.'of tho:most photographed actresses, in t()e \vorld,'aM'lic preAt time. Tho pictures-of; lie'iv that httvo''reached this country show a woman of remarkable regularity of feature and statuesque appearance. As a matter of fact, she may have somo cause for grievance against the camera, owing to the fact, that it cannot reproduce the cssontial vivacity and coloui- —if it can bo so termed—of her manner. On the stage this personal, attractiveness, combined with her force and intelligence, may amount to what is called magnetism, and explain tho verdict of Mordred, in the London "Referee," who said of her Hclona in "Midsummer Night's Dream": "The only actress she has to excel on the English stago to-day is herself." A very pleasant little tea-party waa given by Miss Butts yesterday afternoon in Miss Tendnll's tea-rooms, for Miss Beatrice Day. Among those present were: Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Miss Fraser, Miss Payne, Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Walker, and others. Miss At row, Hawke's Bay, is' visitinn Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. An thur Warburton. Miss Ida White (Porangahau), and hoS; sister aro spending a few days in Wei* lington. ' ■Mr. A. Burt, managing director of tho firm of .Messrs. A. and T. Burt, Ltd., and Miss Burt are in Wellington, and intend returning to Dunedin next week. , Mrs. Evans (Nelson) and her daughter arrived in Wellington on Thursday from Napier, where they have been spending the last few weeks.

Mrs. Y. 13. D. Splcer. Farncll,. Aucfej. land, nml Iter little daughter, are visitine her parents, Mr. and' Mrs. C. W. Adams, Bellcvue Road, Lower Xliitt.

Miss M. Moore, nf tho firm of May and jr. Moore, lias disposed of her photography business in Upper Willis Street to Mr. Barton, of Wellington. Miss. Moore is leaving Wellington on Monday next for Auckland, en route to Sydney, whero she is to rejoin her sister inf business.

Mrs. Daniel (Wellington) is visiting Otaki.