SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1670, 10 February 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Successful Garden Fete, The funds of the Society for tho Health of Women nnd Children benefited in a most satisfactory manner on Saturday as a result of the garden fete organised by tha committee of the society and held in the grounds of tho 'Prjme Minister's residence. The weather, always a source of great'anxiety at suoh times, was quite delightful, and a great many people 6howed their practical interest in the cause by their, presence and by their whole-hearted surrender to the fascinations of Aunt Sally, nail-driving competitions, the Punch and Judy show, and various other kinds of dissipation. The shady garden with the lawn picturesquely bordered by wooded banks and a sloping terrace gay with flowers, was a very pleasant place in which to bo on such a day, and not the least of tho attractions of the afternoon was tho music played by Mr. Williams's band, most kindly placed at .the disposal of the committee by Mr. Williams. . - The Coantess of Liverpool, who arrived about three o'olock, was received by tho Prime Minister and Mrs. Massey, together with Mrs. Algar Williams, president .of tho society, Dr. Platts-Mills, and Mrs. Fitchett. Afterwards a round of visits to the various.side-shows was made by her Excellency, finishing up with the baby show in which sho was greatly interested. It really was a .wonderful exhibition of babies, and whatever they might develop in later years in the way of troublesome complaints .they were at least chubby, happy-looking little mortals to begin with. There were fully ninety entries, and Dr. Platts-Mills and Dr. Whyte, the judges, must have had no easy task before them; It was an excellent idea to hold the ehow in.the open air, instead of inside, as had previously been arranged, and possibly on that account,tho babies wcro very well behaved— either that, or else it was the sight .of the "man in blue," quite close at hand.

Another attraction was the dancing of the Maypole by a number of children in fancy dress, trained by Miss Bland. It is not altogether an easy matter to dance upon grass unless with practice, and the children's performance was very good. In the library of the Primo Minister's house. Miss Hardinge r Maltby • and Mr. Vivian Rhind performed a one-act play, "Tho Reason Why," to an audience appreciative of tho points of the situation.' Stalls had been erected upon the lawn and excellent business was transacted, particularly in' the tea-kiosk, and at the. ice-cream' stall, wisely placed outside' under tho "shade of the trees. .The fortune■t el l er .3 ~a ' w: Jiad, roajiy. visitors during the '.afternoon,-threo different kinds being . offered for choice. Tho following were the stall-holders:— Tea stall: Mesdamcs Fltchett, W. F. WaM, and ,'Birkett, ; assisted by■: Misses Paterson.and Ward. Produce stall: Mrs. Algar Williams; assisted by Mrs. Estcourt, Miss Williams, and' Mrs. Weston. Sweet stall: Mrs. Corrigan, Misses Corrigan, Oable\ •. M'Lellan, Grange, Haughton, Howe, Bull, Coull, Hawson, and Vance.Aerated waters and ices: Mrs. .'Frank Leckie, Misses Miss (2), Bristow, and the little Misses Leckie. Aunt Solly:' Lady Gibbes and Mrs. Kane. Gipsy tent: Mrs. Ernest, Levvy. Baby show; Mrs. M'Lean and Mrs. Ponsonby. :'.',''• Tho Countess of Liverpool, who was accompanied by Captain Eastwood, A.D.C., wore a gown of deep ' hydrangea, blue' charmeuse, with tho bodice and upper part of the'skirt veiled with grey ninon, and a grey hat with amethyst flowers. Mrs. Mass'ey was in cinnamon brown, and black plumed hat; Mrs.'Algar Williams wore white, and a white hat with blue and pink roses; Mrs. Fitchett, white embroidered muslin and wide hat; Dr. PliittsMills, black silk and wide black hat. . The committee, who worked extremely hard for the success of the fete, is very grateful(,for the generous assistance winch was extended to it, and wishes to acknowledge its indebtedness to all who' so willingly contributed to Saturday's success. The list of prize-givers is as follows—Lady Gibbes, two silver serviette rings for twins; Mrs. Fitchett, silver spoon; Mrs. Birkett, coral necklace; Mrs. Grady, silver serviette ring; Mtb, M'Yicor, silver fork and spoon; Mrs, Harper, ebony and silver baby's hair brush; Mrs. Gordon Reid, silver spoon; Mrs. Kane, silver knife, fork, and spoon; Mra. W. F. Ward, silver mug; Mrs. Algar Williams, silver knife, fork; and spoon; Mrs. Winder, ' .upholstered . baby's combination chair i Sirs. Frank Lectio,' pair silver photo, frames; Mrs. Corrigan, silver rattle; Scoullar and Co., child'sicot; Arnold and Co., baby basket chair; Walker and Hall, ladyfs handbag; D.1.C., go-cart; Mrs. Etherington, baby's gold brooch; Gurney Bros., bassinettes.

Sir Robert and Lady Stout have returned to their homo on the Terraqg. \

Mrs. H. T. Thompson (Dunodin) is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H, Waddington, of Masterton.

'Mrs. MTHbhin has returned to Napier from a visit to Dunedin.

Tho Eon. A. L. Her dm an and Mrs. Hordman havo issued invitations for an "at homo" to members of Mr. Herdman's committee for Wednesday afternoon, at tho Kclburne Kiosk.

. Dr. and Mrs. Johnson (Martinborough) intend leaving next monta on a visit to Scotland, and will probably ,bo away for two years. ...-*■

Mrs. Wesley Turton leaves Wellington to-day on a visit to To Kuiti.

It is every woman's duty to learn the hygiene of tho hair and skin. Miss Milsoni's exclusive and up-to-date methods and preparations; will win back tho worst complexion and restore the poorest hair to its proper life and energy. Those whoso hair and skin are fading, can restore them through Miss Milsom's expert knowledge, wnioh she imparts, and tho true preparations and how to use them. Delightful face massage will ns move wrinkles with the use of "CULTENE" Skin Food ffiegd.), the coarsest and most withered skin will quickly beoomo smooth and soft. Electrolysis, Hairdressing taught. Grey hairs restored to natural colour. Shampooing, manicuring, dipping. Perfect Switchos, Puffs, and Natural Hair-Pads. Transformations most natural and lightest /weight. Hairfood unsurpassed—euro dandruff and falling hair. Personal attention. • Miss Mileom, King's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's), Willis . Street, Wellington. Tolephone BH.*

Brooklyn, Wellington, . 13th Decembor, 1912, Dear Mrs. Hullon,— '

For years I was tortured with superfluous hair on my face, nnd feared I should never rid myself of tho distressing disfigurement. Being extremely sensitive, I suffered .considerably, being often reminded of the fact, which I realised only too well. I tried soveral so-called cures, also spent a great deal of money on electrolysis, but all to no purpose. In fact, I got worse. Then I hoard of "Rusina," and, as a last resource, decided to aivo it a trial, though having little faith of ever being cured.. Imagine my surprise and delight on discovering that, with oaoh treatment, tho balr jrwtr floor, until flaallj I waa ouioi

Star Boating Club's Swimming Sporte. Tho Star Boating Club's annual swimming sports, held at tho sheds on Saturday afternoon, attracted many visitors, and so warm was tho day that they were inclined to think that the swimmers had quite tho.best of life, for tho'time being. A. string baud played at intervals during tho afternoon, and tea served in an adjoining room was gratefully received by the many thirsty souls present. Mrs. Bayfield (tho wifo of the club captain) had decorated the tables' most effectively with deep blue agapanthus, larkspur, and white daisies, the blue and white being the well-known club colours. The silver cups, trophies of the club, were also most decorative and suggested many a keenlycontested raco, of which tho: annals of tho club bear witness;. Obituary. Tiio .death is recorded at Wangamii of Mrs. A. Clampitt (Miss E-relyn Prico). Though her health had been causing anxiety lately, her death was unexpected, and the news will-como as a shock to her many friends. She was a well-known figure in musical circles, and outside of her.professional connection acted as local secretary for tho London Associated Board of Music, as well as being a prominent member ot the Orchestral Socde'ty. Mis, Ferguson, who has been visiting her relations in Wellington, returns to Napier early this. week. - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hume, who has been staying at tho Royal Oak for a few days, returned to Mastorton on Saturday. Miss Nathan (London) is staying "with Mrs. P. J. Nathan, 30 Hill Street. Miss Miono (Hermione) Stewart, daughter of Mr. Richard Stowaft, ono of Mr. J. C. Williamson's managers,.and a niece of Miss Nellie tSewart, the talented, actress, intends to study for a stage career, and with her mother left Wellington for Melbourne last week. Miss tSewart, who has a charming singing voice, and who closely resembles Tier talented aunt, has already shown signs of gifts that should eervo her in good stead on tho stage. ■

The Rev. Mr. Cowx, vicar at Waipawa, and Mrs. Cowx, wero passengers by tho Manuka for Sydney on Friday. . '