SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1687, 1 March 1913, Page 14

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

.A Presentation. On the occasion of her eovering ' her connection with tho Brooklyn Sohool, tho teaching staff entertained Miss P. L. Carter at afternoon tea, and presented hor with a wedding present of a _ eolid 6ilver croam jug and sugar basin; suitably ongraved. Inspiration for the Race, Tho great impression made upon youthful minds by the lessons on horoism given in the colleges and schools of the State of New South Wales a week ago is illustrated by tho following letter, received by a prominent city solicitor from his thir-teen-year-old son, now studying at ono of tho suburban colleges:—"To-day wo were told, all about tho expedition of Scott, and when it was all over tho principal asked us if wo would subscribe to pay tho debt of Scott; or something to that effect, so wo all agreed, and I gave all next, term's pocket-money, which equals 12s. Gd. or 13s. I think that ,is enough, don't you; but it is a great pleasure to do anything for a man with such a great character and a man who sacrificed his life in such a bravo way. 1 would give everything I possess if 1 could only get a copy of his diary, wouldn't youP" The Lord Mayor has already received -JEXI from the master and boys of the college in question. Ladles Beat Musketry Officers. A rifle shooting match of more than ordinary interest took place at the Randwick range, Sydney, states tho "Herald." The sides were, drawn, from the Sydney Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club, and the officers of the School of Musketry, who 1 are in camp on. the Randwick range. - Ihe conditions wero seven shots each at 4-inch bull's-eyes, from the 100 yds. mound. Tho" ladies used .22 bore rifles, with .aperture sights, while the officers shot with' .303 service rifles, with service sights. Tho result of the match was a distinctly meritorious win for the ladies, who scored 185 points to IG6 scored by the officers. A Farewell. Miss Lois M'Gregor, of Masterton, who is leaving on a visit to England and tho Continent, was tho guest of honour pn Tuesday evening at a congregational social held in Knox Hall. Songs, instrumental music, and speeches entertained, everyone; and the speeches testified, to the esteem in whioli Miss M'Gregor is.jheld, .'The Rev. A; T. Thompson presented Miss M'Gregor, on behalf of the congregation, with a travelling-rug and straps, and a lady's companion. f Protection of Women, A meeting of tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held on Friday afternoon. Mrs. A. R. Atkinson presided. There wero present Mosdames J. Kirkcaldio, G. Ponsonby, D. M'Laren, G. Winder, and J. R. Glaseoii. Numerous cases that' had been investigatedwero reported upon, and it|' was decided to render assistance wliero necessary. The following subscriptions wort acknowledged with thanks:—Mrs. Sprott, 205.; Lady Findlay, ss. Senior Cadet Prize Fund. The following additional subscriptions have been received by Mrs. Godley for the Cadet Fund:—Collected by Mrs. C. King (Mayoress) arid ladies of Milton, .£5; collected by Mrs. Montair.e and ladies of Mnunentnroto, 10s. Gd.; collected by Mrs. Fiplil (Mayoress of Nelson), a further sum of dCI 3s. Gd. (previous collection .£27 lGs. Gd., total ,£29) j collected by Mrs. Dairet (Mayoress), of Ashbiirton, and Tinwald district, .£l2 95.; sent by Mrs. V. Brown (Mayoress of Napier), S:1 Is.j collected by Mrs. Laidlaw, in Matakanui district, <£5 lis. Gd.; collected by Miss N. Johnston, in Takapau and district, ,£l3 3s. ;• collected by Mrs. and Miss A. Marshall, Dennistou, West Coast, .£4 35.; collected by Mrs. Beck (Mayoress) and ladies of Palmerston (Otago), further donations J33 17s. (previously acknowledged, 4*2 12-'.., total .£6 95.); sent to Mrs. Godley by Mrs. Johnston, Highden, ,£5; sent to Mrs. Godley by Mrs. Foster, Sodden; 10s.; stent to Mrs. Godley by Lady Findlay, ,£l Is.; collected by Mrs. M'Leod for Mayor of Miramar, .£l3; Miss vori Danneville, Is.; Mrs. Fraser, 2s. Gd.; Mrs. Lindsay, 2s. Gd.; Two Girls, Is.; Mr. Tullov, ls'.j MisS M'Lcod, 55.; sent to Mrs. Godley by Commander and Mrs. Evans, .£1 Is.: collected by Mrs. Townley and ladies of Gisbornc, £25. Total this week <£85 3s. Gd. Miss Nicolls, who has been staying with Mrs. T. W. Young, Brougham Street, left for Feilding yesterday. Miss Newcombe and Miss Hodgo aro to be tho guests during their stay in Wellington of Miss Dunlop. Miss Daisy Monckton (Featherston) intends visiting England shortly.

The first marriage to bo celebrated in the new Lansdowne Presbyterian Church (Mnsterton) took place this week, when Mr. Duncan Telfer (Martinborough) was married to Miss Agnes Murray, late of Rothsay, Scotland. According to the custom, a Bible was presented the bride by the officiating clergyman, the Uov. A. T. Thompson, 8.A.,

Mrs. Maughan Barnett was the guest of honour at a farewell tea given by Mrs. F. Popo. The Misses Barnett helped tlio hostess in serving ten, nnd a very pleasant hour or so was spent by everyone.

Mrs. Lovi (Duncdin) leaves New Zealand on March 20 for England, nnd is taking her young daughter with her to finish her musical education.

Mrs. E. Bunny (Longbusli, Wairarapa) intends leaving shortly on a visit to England.

What Auckland is Doing, There was an attendance of about 400 Indies una gentlemen at the Towh HrII, Auckland. 011 Wednesday afternoon, when Sir. Ifadrun, assisted by Mr, Fred Niblo ana _ Mies JJeatrice Holloway, offered at auction reserved seats in, connection with Hie benefit performance ;to bo given at His Majesty s Theatre tliis afternoon in aid of the Scott fund. Afternoon tea was served to those present, and an excellent musical programme was submitted including: orchestral, musical, and vocal items, which served to whet ,tlie appotito for to-day s performance. ; The auction resulted 111 tho sale of'the theatre boxes at prices-ranging from four to six jruinens, Mr. J. C. Gleeson beiiig tho buyer of the first box ottered at Xli Gs., and Dr Lewis the sscond at .£5 ss. Tho two first scats in tho orchestra stalls were sold ati 13s. Gd. each; then half-a-dozen went, to 0110 buyer at 13s. each, and subsequent sales ranged from 7s. Gd. to 10i per seat.

The members of tho "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford Company are booked for a we uay la-day. In tho morniiiff tho members of tho company will tour the streets on lorries, and a grand street col!no i° n i T- 1 '""Me.. A committeo of local ladies and gentlemen was formed flfter tho auction salo of seats to assist w carrying out this part of tho pro.ramme. Jn tho afternoon a splendid *,lh> is to bo proolvifn ° •(-( ?i Theatro. con. clading with tho third act of "Gck-Rioh-th« ru ?1 1 9 , dar 8 cffort wi 'l eclipse tno Christchurch rcoord of ,£iso.

Canterbury ( Womon nnd Military Train.

Canterbury wSa H n 111 cf<!nc i. Act Y O9 dismissed, and motion adopted unanimous--1 IT i • . stron S l y deprecating ? "Ml looking forward to tho time settLl 1 ,ncerl 'Btional disputes shall bo settled by peaceful means, the CanterWom -V\Social end Political League recognises that under prcsont conditions tod m view of possible contingencies, it wus necessary that every, young iian should bo trained .to defend himself, his home, and his country. They were of tho bn'if'l 11 ! at " 10 defence Act was an 011 «*» Pwt of legislators to meet tho requirements of tho Dominion in case of invasion."