SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1693, 8 March 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Presentation at Pongaroa. Tho Kowhai Hockey and Social Club held a picnic on. Wednesday in nonour of their captain, Miss R. Magill, who leaves shortly to tako up a position m the Day's Bay School. At the conclusion of a very enjoyable function, Miss Magill was presented by the seoretaiy (Jliss K. Kelly) with a handsome tovnunn desk, suitably inscribed. -:

Health of Women and Children. A meeting of tlio Society for the Heaitn of Women and Children Was lield at tho rooms, 86 Vivian, Street, yesterday. Mrs Algar Williams, president, was 111 the chair, and there were also present Ladv Stout, -Lady, Gibbes, and Mcsdames Windor, Fitcliett, W. F. Ward, Ponsonby, Atkinson, Leckie, and M'Vicar. ■ Mrs. Algar Willams and Mrs. M'Vicar wero appointed delegates to the "conference in Christchurch. A quantity of routino business was transacted. . The rooms ere beinjj_ well patronised by mothers seeking advice fjr their littlo ones, and tho nurse's report is very satisfactory. A "Morning Chocolate" Party. - "Morning chocolate" appears to lie very much in favour among frequenters of the Pioneer Club,, and yesterday another was added to their number by Mrs. J. D. Grdy, who entertained tho committee of the club and a number of, members .at ono of these pleasant littlo functions. One can imagine that in cold weather it will be still more sought after, especially as it is made after a special Continental recipe, and is particularly delightful.,Tho littlo Viennese loaves and Viennese cakes aro a delightful accompaniment. Tho targe common room 1 was decorated with huge bowls of pink tiger lilies and foliage, and in the strangers' room the tables were artistically arranged with miniature sunflowers, delicately blue English hai'ebeUs, and flowers of a deeper blue. Mrs. Gray wore a cream costume with facings of bluo and a large blue and .white hat. Stratford Notes. On Wednesday Mrs. Copping pave a very enjoyable "At Home' for Mrs. W. D. Anderson, who is leaving for Auckland in a few days. A botony competition oreated much interest and the .first prize was gained by Mrs. 0. 31. Curtis and second prize by Miss Bird. Mi?. Copping, on behalf of her many friends, presented 3[rs. Anderson with a handsome ruby necklet," for which 3lrs. Anderson thanked them. Songs-were contributed by Mesdames Robinson and Rennel. Afternoon tea was\ served In tho drawing room and amongst those present were: Mcsdames Carey, T. H. Penn, Glasgow, Anderson, Richards,. Yomu, Fookes, Twiss, Abraham, Denniston. Kennel, Bayly, Steven, Mnckny, Weir, O.irtts, Lyons, Crawshaw, Robinson, Wilson, l'orritt, Chinehen, K. l'pnn, Grant, and tho Misses Trimble. Anderson, Bird, and O'Brien. ~ .

Death of an Early Colonist. A Press Association message.- from-New Plymouth, of March- 7, states ail old identity, Mrs. P. C. George, is dead. She was born in 1822, . and came , hero fifty-five years ago. Tier only living child is Mrs. Cnnnell, wifo of the Rev. \V. Cannell. Mr. and Mrs. Butler and Miss Constance Butler, of Bdurnemoulth,- England, arrived in - Wellington ■by; tho Rnahine, and aro staying at-'•Day'?. Bay House. Miss -Butler's marria.ee to' Mr. -.R. St. J. Beero takes place early in April. Mrs. A. Martin (Otaraia) is vising Wellington,' and is staying with Mrs. O'Connor. ' Miss' Effie Chalmers has rofurfied to Wellington from her .visit to tlw south. Lndy Stout has issh'ed-invitations _ for an "at homo" jn honour of Miss Nowcoiubo and Miss Hodge, on Monday, evening next. Mrs, Komptliorne (Nelson), who has been to tho Southern Lakes, passed through "ft cl-1-inglou yesterday 011 her return to her homo. Miss E. Komplliorno is. visiting friends in AVangnmii. ■ . Tlic engagement is announced of Miss Chrissv Stokes,- youngest daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Stokes, of Wellington-, and Mr. .T. AV. Muklnnn. second 'ton of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Muldoon, of'Anckland. ' - Mr. James Paul (of Messrs. Townsend and Paul), and Mrs. Paul, with their two daughters, leave on a- visit to England and tho Continent 011 March 28. Mrs. TTelmnro (Christclmrch)- is staying. at Miss Mrs. Algar Williams, president of the Society for tho Ileal 111 of Women and Children, and - Mrs. M'Vicar, secretary, leave Wellington 011 Monday for Cliristcimrch. to attend the society's conference, which begins'there 011 Tuesday. The Hon. R. 11. -Rhodes, Minister for • Public Health, will open-the conferenco. ._ Mrs. Francis Stevens and' Miss Stevens have returned to Wellington from a visit io Olaki, mid aro staying with Mrs. W. Stevens, No. 8 Hay Street. They leavo by tho Manuka on March 11 for Sydney, en route for England, where they will remain for a year. It is every woman's duty to learn tho hygiene of tho hair and skin. Miss Milsom's exclusive and .up-to-date inothods and preparations will win back tlio worst complexion and restore tho poorest lmir to its propor life and energy. Thoso whoso hair and skin are fading, call rcstoro them through Miss Milsom's expert knowledge, whioh she imparts, and tho true preparations and how to uso them. Delightful face massago will remove wrinkles with tho use' of "CULTENE" Skin Pood (Reg'd.), the coarsest and most withered skin will quickly become smooth and soft. Electrolysis, Hairdressing taught. Grey hairs restored to natural colour. Shampooing, manicuring, clipping. Perfect Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair-Pads. Transformations most natural and lightest weight. Hairfood unsurpassed—euro dandruff and falling lmir. Personal attention. Miss MilFom, King's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's), Willis Street, Wellington, Telephone 814. * ,

Swifts Ladies' Swimming Club. At the To Aro Baths last evening th# ladies branch of the Swifts Ladies',, Swimming Club decided the second distance (75 yards) for tho Atkins Clip. Thp event produced , uu excellent finish, and resulted in a win for Miss 11. Murrell (Ifeoc.), with Miss F. Hicks (7sec.) second, and Miss 0. Smith (12sec.) third. AI«o started: Miiss 0. Arthur (scr.), Miss D Webb (llsec.), Miss N: Murrell (13sec.), and Miss G. Turton (Sflsec.). Time, 67 l-ssec.. 1 To date, tho points for tho cup' aro as follow:—Miss Ilicks 8, Miss H, < Murrell 5, Miss Cairns 3, Misses Gibbt. and 0. Smith, 1. Miss JuliafMoran as Playwright. "I have only handled in 'five years - about thrco, manuscripts 'that could bo taken seriously 'in such essentials a 9 dramatic ideas, construction, and general suitability to the theatre," writes Mr.. Claude M'Kay, play-reader, to Messrs. J. C. Williamson and Co., in an article on. the paucity of Australian dramatists, in a recent number of ."Tlio Theatre." "Two were by the one author (Erskino Crawford) at present engaged in newspaper work in Sydney, The other, writer is Miss Julia Moran. She has not so far aimed at anything beyond melodrama of tho most frank order, but her first attempt at. a play showed scenes briskly written, several good acting parts, plenty' of excitement, suspense, and amplo fc&uicdy." Miss Moran will he remembered in Wellington as an accomplished violinistc., Rifle Shooting at Trentham, ■ Many peoplo journeyed'out to Trentham yesterdny'te witness the final event of tho rifle-shooting championship meeting. Although it was windy in town, a different condition prevailed there, and left nothing to complain of from the niero • spectator's point '• of view. At tlio conclusion'.'of the most interesting event of the day—the shooting'., for the KingY Jlassoy fortunate winners with-' their trophies, and after that cerehiony Jiud been .cpniplete<l and various speeches made, Mrs.'J.,Pirton entertained a largo number of people at afternoon tea in ,tho<ltirgo. marques which had been".erected. Quantities of. lycopodium had been used for decorative purposes, intermingled with 6canet. geraniums, nnd tho table decorations wera of Michaelmas daisies. . • Mrs. Massey woro a saxo blue costume, an ostrich feather boa, and a black feathered hat; Mrs. Godley, a white and black striped oostuuie, aud cream hat with black plumes; Mrs. J. Barton, a black costume with narrow white stripes, and black, hat j Mrs. R.Barton, cream oostuino and large flowered hat; Mrs. Collins, black coat and ' 6kirt,' and dark feathered hat; Miss Robin, navy blue trimmed with green velvet, and black and pink hat; Miss Massey, cream costume with touches of blue, and largo hat ; Mrs. Purdy, fawn frock heavily embroidered, nnd largo hat en suite; Mrs- Mathieson, black costume, and black and white flat) Mrs. Coclirane, cream oosfume, and hat to match; Mrs. O'Sullivau, navy blue, and black hat; Mrs. Wolf, grey coat' and skirt, and hat with ro-es; Jliss Collins, navy blue; Miss Sheridan, navv blue costume, and large green hat with green ostncli feather. Tlioro wcro also to be eccntMrs.' Marshall, Jliss Briggs, Mrs. Elder, and tho Misses Elder, Mrs.-Kemp,. Bondall, Mrs. Cowlcs, Mrs. 1-ulton, Mrs. Spsnccr, aud many others.

Paraparaumu Horticultural Show. The Paraparaumu and District Horticultural and Industrial Society hold i f « autumn show in the Coronation Hall oil Wednesday,. March' 5. : , The exhibits in oil classes wore exc.v lent, and .accredit to the district, Hie cut blooms'beint? beautiful, and'of "reat> variety. The bouquets and decorations were bewildering in their colouring qrtistic schemes, and it was quite difficult to judge the winners for the fi.-.-t and second prizes. Fruit, particularly apples and nears, made a brave show, and came in lor much admiration and interest, but Parv paraunm has always bfen noted for its orchards. . ' The' domestic section is always attractive and tho ladies' efforts were enticing to eye and taste. The plates of scones, sponge calces, apple pics, seed and nlnin cakes .more than showed how much time nnd skill are devoted ,to this important brnnch of woman's life iri the home. I The school children's, section, .considering the youthful age of the cxlubilois, was an object lemon, tho patchiug, nn« stitching, hemming, • button-holing, and fancy, work beinsr particularly well done, and as some of the girls had only loine.l the weeklv sewing class about six month* ago their progress lifts been remarkable nnd reflects great credit to their, teacher, tho latter. being Indies. who devoted an afternoon each week .to tho. tuition if the'-Girts' Club. . ' ' .'Mention must be-made of the hits trimmed with natural flowers—lo in all— and the artistic creations and triuminl of millinery skill evoked much praise. 1 ho judge (Miss F.-Samuel, of Wellington! was almost in n dilemlun as to tlie liriwtfiliners," the original'designs and- it J blending of colours being so^artistic., The prize luil: might have conio from a noted French milliner's. ' .. J

It is anticipated ' that tho lecture to b# given by Dr. Platts-Mills in the Y.A\ .C.A., Herbert Street, this evening, will attract n large audience. Tliero will bo no charge for admission. "A Talk on Japan" is the subject, which will bo illustrated by lantern slides. Mr, and Mi's.- jr. Cameron, of Hastings, who have becii inakine a brief stay in; .Wellington, liiave for, Mastcrton Visitors to Maliara House, ►Waikanae, this week, include Mr. and Dr. Mica Graham -Gov.-, Jlr. and Mrs. S. Johns, Jlifs M'Coll, and Mr. D. E. Barnes, all of Wellington; Jlr. ami Mrs. 11. Oram (Paliuerston North). Mr. Jamieson (Levin), Miss Cecily Chatwin, and Messrs. P. H. Luxford and N. Campbell. Mrs. Marshall lias returned to Welling, ton from' a visit to Mnsterton, where she was the guest of Mrs. E:.IIolmwood. Miss Madge M'Gregor is-visiting Mrs, Logan ill Dunedin. Miss M'Gregor and Miss Janet M'Gregor, of Mnsterton, left for Sydney yesterday, en routo for England. '- Mr. and • Mrs. Edgar Holmwoqd, of Mastcrton, and their daughter are leaving next month on a visit to England. V feries of missionary services for women are to be held all next week from Monday to Friday (inclusive). Tho first will start at 12.20 p.m.j ami the second at 1.20, ami they are to be held in Baker Bros' Hall, 011 I.ambton Quay, opposite the -Kelburne Tramway opening. The first service 011 Monday (12.20 p.m.) will, be conducted by the Bishop of Wellington, who will also speak 011 the following day. Tho-remaining services for each day win bo conducted by various clergymen of tho diocoso. >