SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 157, 15 October 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

St. Paul's Sale of Work. Tho annual sale of work by the ladies of St. Paul's parish, Thorndon, will bo held in tho'Sydney Street Schoolroom tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday. It will be opened at 3 p.m. on Wednesdayby the Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott),and on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock by Miss Coatcs, and will bo continued each evening. The: ladies have collected a very .fine assortment of plain and fancy work of every description, some of the hand-made clothing for children, including frocks, being a special feature. Sweets, flowers, and provisions ivill be obtainablo in abundance, and tho sale will provide nn excellent opportunity for securing Christmas gifts. Contributions of goods' for any of the stalls will be very, welcome. They should bo sent this afternoon to tho Sydney Street Schoolroom, from two o'clock, where the secretary will be in attendance to receive them. Friends at spring-cleaning time may find many things suitable for the jumblo stall, and it is hoped they will remember lo send theiu to tho liall this afternoon. For Wednesday afternoon a musical programme -lias been arranged by Mrs. E. H. Anderson and Miss Martin, and for tho evening a varied programme has been promised, including items by pupils of litzherbert Terrace School, _ a short programme arranged bv Miss Farmer, and conjuring by Mr. H. 11. Seaton. . For Thursday evening Jlrs. Quick has arranged musical items of a very attractivecharacter. Mrs 1 . James Martin (Miss Lloyd Ilassell) will be among the vocalists. The concert will begin at 8.30 p.m. A Regained Heritas. Towards the end of August the members of the Clan Maclean gathered at Duart Castle, in the Island of Mull, and tho chief of' the clan, Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean, resumed possession of the pic'

turcsquo pile. Standing on the rocky shore of the. Sound of Mull, this old castle, the historic stronghold of the chiefs of the clan, had for over two centuries been in the hands of strangers, but -Sir Fitzroy was able to purchase it and restore, in great, measure, its faded grari<l°ur - . , , , In order tb witness his triumphal return to the home of "his fathers, members of the' clan had assembled from all parts of tho globe, New Zealand being adequately represented. The "fiery cross" had gone forth, and once more tbo clansmen flock--ed to greet their chief. Over 400 Macleans landed on the island, and, preceded by piners, marched up to the castle gates. Here'they halted, and the bid question was put to'them, "Is it your -wish that ■theonief know of your desire to see him ? . A mighty shout of assent went up, and the chieftain, Maclean of Ardgour, Knocked loudly on the gates with his staff. The chief appeared in answer to the summons,' and he was acoorded a great reoeption. The crowd entered the castle yard, where a brief, though most impressive, religious service was held. Then the chief unfurled his banner over the castle tower, the piper blew "The Chief's Salute and tho "Clan March," and cheers loud and long, reminded through tho old halls. An address of welcome was presented -lo the chief by Professor Maclean, of Glasgow, and in reply Sir Fitzroy spoke of the great history of the clan and of his lif<Montr desire to restore the castle to its rightful owners. No chief of the clan, lift said, had stood within the castle ■walls as rightful owner since Sir John Maclean had surrendered it m 1691. ihe guests were entertained by the chief ana Lady Maclean, and in the evening as they steamed away, the cnstlo flflf? was dipped in acknowledgment of tho affection and loyalty of tho faithful clansmen.

Mr. and Mrs M'Laren (Hataitai) have returned from their wedding tour.

The death of Mrs. Cawte, widow of the late Mr. J. Cawte, one of Marlboroughs pioneer settlers, took place at Mahakipawa last week, at the age of ninety years. Three sons and five daughters survive her. •

Miss Bowman, who marriage to Dr. Baird (Fahiatua) is to take place shortly, is at.present staying in Masterton.

The Eev. Mr. Baird and Mrs. Baird (Invercargill) arc visiting Masterton, and are staying, with their daughter, Br Helen Cowie.

Invitations have been issued by tho New Zealand Institute of Architects for an "at home," to be held in the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, October 22. The president and Mrs Atkins will bo tho host and hostess of the occasion.

Mrs. M'Rao (Tenui) is spending a few days in Wellington.

Jlrs. Trnpp (Carterton) is visiting Wei lington. •• -

' Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rnwson and Miss Rawson are expected to return. Wei-, lington on Wednesday from their visit., to Christchurch.

Miss Madge Pollock (Kelburne) is leaving by tho Maunganui on Friday next on a visit to Sydney,-. •

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Lady Liverpool. ■ The London correspondent of tho Australasian writes as follows concerning t lie now Governor of Noav Zealand and his wife: —"Lady Liverpool will undoubtedly bo very popular. Sho is Irish, and has an open, genial manner, and a passionate liking for outdoor lifo and sport. She and Lord Liverpool arn particularly fond of golf, fishing, and hunting, and, in addition Lady Liverpool is an excellent gardener, is fond of all domestic work, and is a good musician. . It. is probablo that Lord and Lady Liverpool will take out with them several horses and dogs, and It is already arranged that Lady Liverpool's favourito cat Thomas shall go to New Zealand." Waiwetu Golf Club. ■ Tho final in the ladies' championship was played on Saturday, when Miss Gambriell defeated Miss A. Gaynor, after a very interesting game.,