Defiance Butter. All Grocers

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1794, 5 July 1913, Page 10

Defiance Butter. All Grocers

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Meeting of the Women's Branch of the Political Reform League. The usual monthly meeting of tho Women's Branch of tho Political Reform Leaguo was held in their room in Ballance Street on Thursday evening, Mrs. Menzies, president, being in tho chair. After routine business had been transacted, Mrs. E. Hadfield gave an acoount of tho Octavia Newman Memorial Home Fund.' She stated that £331 had already been handed over to tho Convalescent Trustees and that a small sum is still in hand. It was definitely decided to close tho list of subscribers on July 26. A very cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Duncan Monzies for his services as honorary auditor to the fund. It was carried by acclamation. The sun room at the home was said to bo well on the way to completion. After reading an articlo which had appeared 6omo time back in The Dominion, and which bore out her views concerning oertain matters, Or. _ Edith- .Huntley brought forward a motion that a deputation of members of the league should wait upon tho Prime Minister to urgo that improved legislation bo introduced for tho protection of girls, and especially that of little children. Sho was entirely of tho opinion that punishment for assaults upon them should be of so severe a character that it would act as a real deterrent to tlleso criminal offenders. Another matter that came up for consideration was introduced by Mrs. M'Vicar. It concerned tho pension at present payablo to tho widows of superannuated Civil Servants. In many cases these pensions were bo small that they were quite inadequate. Mrs. M'Vicar suggested that members should consider this matter and discuss it at the next meeting. The annual meeting will lie tho next one to be held and nominations of the various officers will bo accepted during the next fortnight. Tho meeting closed with tho usual vote of thanks. Dance at the Hutt. A very enjoyable dance was given by Mrs. Rathbone, of tho Hutt, in tlio Lyceum Theatre, Loiyer Hutt,. on Thursday evening, to celebrate tho coming out of her daughter, Miss. Dorothy Rathbone, and also as a farewell to 1 Miss Muriel Rathbone, who is leaving shortly for England' to stay 'with her sister, Mrs. Chesney. The hall, had been prettily decorated with ljvSopodium, foliage, and gay coloured bunting, and one end was furnished and sot aside for non-dancers, in addition to various sitting-out rooms. Tho suppertables had been charmingly decorated with violets, frce9ias, and white and yellow jonquils and daffodils, a big. bowl of daphne eliciting much admiration. Mrs. Rathbone wore a handsomely embroidered. town trimmed with jewelled embroideries, fiss Muriel and Miss Gladys Rathbone wore pretty mauve frocks and tho debutante of the evening was in white cliarmeuse with ai panelled l overdress of real lace finished with pearl embroideries. Among those present were: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Strauchon, Mr .and Mrs. B. Rathbone (Hawke's Bay), Mr. and Mr®. A. Warburton, Miss Arrow, Miss Wilson, Miss Warburton, Miss Parsons, Miss Hayward, Miss I. Bunny, Mis 3 Mason, Miss Welsh, Miss Natusch, Miss Kingdom, Miss Hcaton and several others.

Danes in the New Century Hall. The staff of D. Milligan» merchant tailor, held' their annual danco in' tho Now Century Hall on Thursday evening. Music was supplied by Sir. Clifford Baker, and the M.C.'s were Messrs. Forsytho, Oaig, Stephens, and Siovers, Supper was catered for by 'Mrs. Oscar Johnston to the satisfaction of all present. The chaperones were Mi's. Sievors, wearing pink silk with marquisette overdress; and Mrs. Stephens, in prey chnrmeusc. Among those present were Miss Bell, wearing pale blue; Miss Tarr, white silk with chiffon overdress; Miss Davis, white, charmeuse; Miss Conwav, grey ninon over pink silk; Miss Walker, pink Bilk; Miss Love, green velvet, Oriental trimmings ; Miss M'Nee, tunic frock of white silk; Miss Scott, apricot clmrmenso; Miss Alphers, pale pink silk; Miss Staff cream silk; also tlio Misses Birrell, Skill, Hnrney, Roberts, Sievors, M'Kelliget, Currio, Wallis, Lamb, Wilson, Greenslade, Woodward, Murphy, Wyatt, Coleman, Hill, and F. Wyatt. Tho annual general meeting of tho Mothers' Union of All Saints, Kilbirnie, was held in the Maranui Hall on July 2. Mrs. Gibbons was; in tho chair. The meeting was the largest and most encouraging that has yet boon held. This branch of tho Mothers' Union is wowing rapidly, and is becoming quite a force in tho district, and.it is earnestly hoped that this branch may go on with its good work of fraternity—both individually and collectively. Miss Donniston is expected to arrive in Wellington to-day, on her return from a visit to Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. B. R-athbono (Hawko's Bay) are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Snow (Invercargill) is visiting Wellington. Miss Angell, of Christohurch, is staying at the Windsor Hotel. Miss Allen has come up from, tho south to join her father, the Hon. James Allen. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Adams left Wellington on Thursday on a visit to Sydney and Melbourne. A "Coon Can" tournament has been organised lately for the benefit of tho finances of tho Girl Peace Scouts, and among the hostesses have been Mrs. P. M, B. Fisher, Mrs. Crawford, and Miss Brandon. Miss Duncan will bo tho hostess for the final event, which is to bo, played very shortly. Becoming coiffures in the latest style* may bo obtained nt Mrs. liolleston's wellknown hairdressing rooms. Ladies will find there graceful modes to suit each individual requirement.* Violets arranged in dainty posies or pretty Violet boxes; delightful gifts for friends; delivered or mailed cuiywhcro in Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt,

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Wellington Municipal Fire Brigade Bail. Tho thirteenth annual "social" and ball of the Wellington Municipal Firo Brigado <iud Wellington Volunteer Fire Police was held in tho Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall last evening, and was in ovcry way a most successful and enjoyable function. Tho hall was comfortably filled for dancing and had been very effectively decorated with quantities of (lags suspended from the coiling, amd with lycopodiuui and foliage wreathed around tho pillars and across the front of tho 6tagp. 1 Trails of lycopodiuui clustered over tho red shaded lights, and across tlio front of tho gallory was tho motto of tho brigado, two hands claspinp each other, with tho let•I"3, F-B. at either end. I'ho landing outside the Concert Chamber was covered with a crimson carpet and turned into a. most comfortable and attractivo sittingout room,' tho gay coloured flags, with Ju j? i J ras sorcolll!< l ofl > and the foliago that banked tho staircaso having been arranged with a discerning ey© for axtiatio cfiect. Supper was laid on long tables at the further end of tho corridor, and had been most excellently oatered for by Mrs. Oscar Johnston. Palms and bonbons formed the tablo decorations, tho latter introducing just tho right colour ciieot. M Laughlin's orchestra, stationed upon the stage, supplied delightful music. Tho M.C.s wero Messrs. J. A. Short and \\. lb. Clarke, both being assiduous in carrying out their duties. Musical items wero contributed bv Mr. N- L - Martin, ('cello solo), and jfess£ Iteid and Evans (songs). During tho sup. per interval tho Mayor, Mr. J. p. Luke presented a five-years' service medal to Station-Officer Gillies; a two-years' service bar to Station-Officer Grint, and a' three-years' certificate to Senior Foreman Nation. Among thoso present were: Inspector Hugo; Miss Hugo, who woro a wliito silk frock with net overdress; Inspector Ellison and Miss Ellison, tho latter wearing a black velvet frock; Superintendent Tait, with Mrs. Tait, the latter wearing white charmcuso with overdress of net and silver trimming; Deputy-Superintend-ent Stewart and Mrs. Stewart, the latter wearing blue with niuon overdress; Captain Wright; Mrs. Reynolds, in greenblue silk trimmed with cream laco; Mrs. Roberts, in -white silk trimmed with law; Mrs. Grant, rose pink silk with overdress of jewelled ninon; Mrs. Cusack, black velvet; Mrs. R. A. Wright, vieux rose silk; Mrs. Fletcher, black silk with jet trimming;. Foreman Becket (Island Bay); and Mrs. Beokot, tho latter in gray silk; Mrs. Asher, white silk; Mrs. Morton, mauvo charmeuso with net overdress; Mrs. Buddio, white entin, with overdress of white ninon striped with black, and bordered with a deep floral design; Mrs. O'Shea, vieux rose silk with cream laco ovordress; Miss Soronson, white charmeußO with overdress of ninon and laco; Mrs. F. Cohen, amethyst charmouso with floral overdress; Mrs. Cane, iavendor charmeuso with palest blue overdress; Miss Spear, white accordcon pleated ninon frock; Mrs. Thomas, black silk; Miss Ballinger,? pala blue; Miss Hyde, roso pink charmeuso with overdress of gold striped ninoti; Miss Pearco, vieux roso silk; Miss Holtz, white laco blouse and black skirt; Miss Nowby, green- frock, There were also present: Councillors R. A. Wright, M. Luokie, Barber, Buddie, also Mr. Morton, Mr. O'Shea, Mr. F. Cohen, Mr. Bollinger, and others. Tho committee responsi|)lo for the success of tlio evening consisted of Messrs. W. E. Clarko, A. Ogdeii, H. Nation, H. A. Wallace, Captain J. Wright, Liouts. A. Asher, J. A. Short, J. C. Cusack, and, Secretary E. von Bernowitz. Tho piano had been kindly lent for tho ovoning by tho Dresden Company, 'and the furnishing was done by the D.I.C. Among tho guests of tho evening were: Mr. and- Mrs. W. Wilson, of Newtown | Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, jun,, and tno, Misses' Wilson' (2)." Mrs.'. Wilson (sen,), woro black silk relieved with cream, ana' Mrs. Wilson (jun.) was in white silk.

W.C.T.U. Tho monthly meeting of tlio Wellington District W.C.T.U. was hold on Thursday afternoon in Constable Streot Rooms, Mrs. Boxall presided. Mrs. Houlder gave a bright and interesting account of tlio N.Z, Alliance Conference, which was held in! Chrißtchurch, to which sho was delegate. In connection with all tho work mentioned there, Mrs. Houldor thought that our W.C.T.U. women could held considerably with the pledge-taking campaign. Two ladies were present from Petone W.C.T.U., and expressed their willingness to entertain tho District Convention during tho first week of September. Wanganui Notes. Tho Wanganui Amateur and Dramatio Society gavo f° ur excellent performances Of "The Geisha" in tho Opera House last week. They were greeted with a full, house each evening. Amongst tho audience were the Rev, J. L. Dove and Mrs. Dove, Mrs. and Miss Stevenson. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. ICerr, Dr. and Mrs. Christie. Mr. and Mrs. I'rcadwcll, Dr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mies Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. Couper, Mr. and Mi's. Fairburn, Dr. and Mrs. Wall, Mrs. and Miss Rcid, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ncame, Dr. and Mrs. Wilkin, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, Dr. and Mrs. Gregg, Mrs. Brellarge, Mr. and Mrs. Glasgow, and others,' Tho fifth annual meeting of tho Wanganui District Nursing League was held in tho Borough Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon, It was shown that excellent work had been done during the past year, both by the committee and the nurse, and it was decided to send a letter of appreciation to tho latter. The following ladies retired, but were re-elected unopposed: Meedames Braik, Bassett, Christie, Crawford, Cummins, M'Kenzie, and Miss Alexander. The first annual "social" of the Wellington I.C.S. Students' Association took place last week in tho Alexandra Hall. The students and friends spent an enjoynble time, and during the evening a flashlight photograph was taken of tho soone.