SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1800, 12 July 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Society Wedding ih England. A society marriage of interest to Australasia took place m Westminster lioman Catholic Catnedral, London, recently, .when Lord Petre, ivlio succeeded to tlio titlo five years ago, at tho ago of 18 years, married Aliss Catherino Margaret Iloscawen, daughter of tho Hon. J. It. do Clare Bascawen, brother of Viscount Falmouth. Lord Petro is one of tlio leading ltoman Cutholic peers of England, but the brido was brought up in the Anglican Church. Lord I'eiTo'a cousin, tho Hon. Francis William Poire, who married a New Zealand girl, and now resides iu Dunedin, is tho heir-presumptive to tho title. Ho is an architect, and was responsible for the Catholic Cathedral at Christchurch. Tho Hon. Lionel Ilallam Tennyson, son and heir of Lord Tennyson (formerly Gov-ernor-General of Australia), was tlio best man at tho ccremony, A Highland Ball, 1 In spito of all that is said and written about tho desirability of overcoming the sense of nationality, and of coming to regard oneself as being a citizen of. the world, instead of a section of it, ono cannot help thinking that much of the inspiration that lies behind the history of races would bo lost, and the world in consequence a poorer place. In any case, it would take many centuries before tho Scotch and Irish peoples lost their sense of nationality, judging from the enthusiasm with which they form their societies and clubs in whatever country their footsteps might chance to wander, In ■Wellington wo have the Scottish Society, resuscitated three years ago from the ashes of the Scottish Lowland Society, at a time when thcro wero only nino members left, and now, under its now name, tho society has a membership of over two hundred people. The Highland ball, tho first to bo given by tho present society, was held in the Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening, and was a decided success. A lavish use of flags had worked a total transformation in tho appearance of tho hall, tho walls being almost completely draped by them, while from tho ceiling were suspended still more flags, alternating with ropes of lycopodium, Tho stago j with.its green carpet and furniture, and i'' arrangements .Of palms "and foliage was verv restful, both in appearance and in reality, 'l'he .various side-rooms and tho covered-in passnge-way had also been draped with flags, and comfortably furnished, as resting-places for the dancers. An excellent supper had -been provided by Mrs. Oscar Johnson, the decorations of tho tables being principally of palms. The Highland dress, worn by quite a number of the dancers, gave an uncommonly picturesquo appearance to tho dance, while tho music played by tho Highland pipers was enough to inspire Methuselah himself, had lie been present, with an added zest for life. In these degenerate' dancing days, it was quite refreshing to seo so much individual good dancing as that of last evening. The committee responsible for the arrangements in connection with tho ball included : Chief, A; B. Thomson; Chieftain, W. White; secretary, W. A. Allan; treasurer, Mr. Bannatyne and an executive, consisting of Messrs. Eodgers, .King, M'Millan,' Gilchrist, Denim, M'Lellau, and Collins. The main object which tho executive have in view just now is the acquiring of a room or rooms in town winch would servo as a rallying centre for members, and where they may entertain visiting representative Scotchmen who may chance to bo visiting these shores. For reading and for transacting correspondence, sucn a place would bs invaluable to all concerned. ' In Soarch of Folk-lore. iliss Mary Jobo, Professor of History at tho Normal College, is about to leave New York on a venturesome cxpodition. She is going into practically unexplored regions in Northern British Columbia and South Eastern Alaska, where tho uncivilised Indian tribes havo never seen a whito woman. Miss Jobe, whoso only companions will bo two Indian guides, is undertaking .the journey in the hope of being ablo to study tho traditions, habits, ceremonies, and languages of tho Athabascan tribes along the Skcena and Peace Kivers. During recent years women havo taken a largo share in Christian work as missionaries, sisters of the people, etc., ctc., and sometimes ministers' wives are found seconding the public efforts of their husbands. Such is tho case with Mrs. Vallauco Cook, who is taking part in "Tho Mission of Inspiration and Appeal," which will commence in Wesley Church tomorrow. Mrs. Cook, who has the reputation of having a charming personality, as well as being an accomplished speaker, will preach at the Hutt, Ivarori, and Kilbirnie Mothodist Churches on consecutive Sunday momiugs, at tho New Theatro oh Sunday evening next, and will assist her husband at all other services. Mrs. A. C. Stewart (Dannevirko) is visiting relatives in Masterton. Mrs. Lynch returns to Paekakariki today after" a short stay in Masterton, with her sister, Mrs. Gledstone. Tho engagement is' announced in the "Australasian" of Mr. George L. .lamioson (Wallingford, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand), fifth son of the late Mr. William .Tatnicson. Wemyss Bay, N. 8.. and Miss Gretta Gibson Fleming, daughter of Ihe late Mr. .T. Gibson Fleming. Glasgow, and of Mrs. Gibson Fleming. Hawlhorn Cottage, Christchurch, Hants. Mrs. J. P. Gledstone, who has'' been spending several mouths in New Zealand, left Masterton 011 Thursday for Melbourne, en route for England. 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A Pared Evening. A very successful "parcol evening" In connection with Ike Ladies'' Working Guild of the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church was hold, in the Masonic Hall, Brooklyn, lust evening. Tho R<jv. U. 13. Hudson presided. An enjoyable musical programme had been arranged by Mrs. 0. Kennedy, it was contributed to by Mesdafnes Kennedy, llhyud, Malcolm, Betty, Stuart, Miss Rountree, and Mr. S. liankin. Y.W.C.A. Notes. "Tho Maoris" is the titta of a lecture Ji v Tcu * man ' will deliver iu the I.M.C.A. Gymnasium Hall thiscvenr' Aitken will preside, liie lecture will be opon to tho public, a charge of one shilling being made. Dr. > A. h. Newman has for many years been a student oi Maori legends and customs. Kecently an interesting social was held at ' ' tno IAv.C.A rooms. It took the form of a Maori evening, and draw a largo nuinkr of young people. This effort of the Aroha Club, of tho Girls' Department, was tho result of some closo study into Maori lore. Opening with a Maori welcome, thcro followed a halta by Tristan Ilill. Tho soiig "Waiuta 1'oi" was sung by Isolda Hill, who also contributed "Waiata Maori," with tho canoe chorus by tho Maori girls. This item and tho liaka will bo repeated this evening lxforo Dr. Newmau's lecture. Tho tungi and tho Treaty of Waitaiid wcro illustrated, and tho legend of Kami' was illustrated by tho girls. After the president had expressed her pleasure at tho success of the owning and tho general secretary had ex- j plained tho Y.W.C.A. plan for junior meuiters, a' Maori supper of hot baked • potatoes was served. Dance in St. Anne's Hall. Tho annual dance of the St. Aloyshu Branch of tho Hibernian Society, held in ■ St. Anne's Hall, proved a successful function. There was an attendance of about eighty couples, and tho Ven. Archdeacon Devoy, S.M., and tho Eov. Fathers Herring and Peoples, S.M.,.wero present during tho eourso of tho evening. Tho hall was prettily decorated for (ho occasion with green and white drapery, and danoing was enjoyed till midnight. Tho M.C.'b worn Messrs T. Murphy, G. Foote, and J. Bradley, Mr. W. H. Sites wus secretary, and Miss Scanlon was an efficient pianist. The Protection of Women and Children. A meeting of tho Society for tho Protection of Women and Children was held on Iridoy afternoon. Mrs. A., R. Atkinson jiresidod. There wero present: Mcsdamcs J. lurkealdie, A. Hoby, W. F. Ward, 1). M'Laren, and Miss Stewart. A number of cases that had boon investigated wero reported upon, and help given whero • neoessary. Tho following subscriptions wero acknowledged with thanksMru, D. M'Gavin, !!ls.; A. S. l'aterson and Co., 215.; Huddart, l'aikor and Co., 10s. (id.; Messrs. George and Doughty, 10s. Gd.; Masrs. T. Ballinger* and Co., 10s. (id.; Messrs. Meek and Von llaast, 10s. (id. ; Mrs. Maudesley, 55.; Mrs. H. Brandon, 55.; Mrs. Kobbell, 55.; Mrs. Higginson, 55.; Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, ss. Tho death occurred on Thursday morning of Mrs. William Parker, ono of tlie earliest and best-known settlers in tho Hawko's Bay, Mrs. l'arker and her husband settled in Napier over fifty years ago, subsequently removing to Poverty Bay, where Mr. Parker acquired land. They had a trying experience during the massacro of 18G3. had gone to Gisbonio leaving their daughter and youngest son alouo iu tho house, when one of To Kooti's bands appeared. Tho girl, only fourteen years of age, carried her" brother into tho scrub just in time to . escapo tho savages, and subsequently bow him to safety. Shortly after these,;events , ;i Mrs. Parker and her family returned to • Napier, where she lived to her end. The "Otago Witness" announces the engagement of Miss Jean Maclean, daughter of Mr. Lachlan Maclean, Dunedin, to Mr. Eadie, of the _ Presbyterian College (Dunedin); also Miss Molly Chisholra, .youngest daughter of Mr. R. A. Chisholm, for many years manager of tho Bank of New Zealand (Tirnaru), and now of ' Cliristchurck, to Mr. Frank Webb, of In< vercargill. Mr. W. B. Sloan, assistant director tho China Inland Mission, will addresf tho servico at tho Y.W.C.A., Fowlds's Buildings, Herbert Street, on Sunday evening. Tho addi-ess will be on missions, and as tho speaker has made ' a, wide study, and had practioal experience of tho China missions, a large at- , tendance is expected. The tiino for tho sen-ice, 8.15 p.m., lias been arranged to enable churchgoers to attend. Misses Marian and Ida Herron, of Buffalo, U.S.A., who have completed a tour of New Zealand, left for Sydney by the Mooraki yesterday. ' Miss Ethel Dwan left Wellington yesterday by tho Mooraki for Sydney, wlioro , sho will spend tho next five or eix weeks. ; Mr. and Miss Nolson (Woodville) are visiting Wellington, and aro staying at , tho Royal Oak. ' Her Excellency tho Countess of Livers pool will attend tho concert to bo given next Tuesday by tho Moral and Physical Health Society. Mrs. W. F. Massey, and . tho Mayoress {Mrs. J. P. Luke) will also be present. Brief speeches, lasting not inoro than five minutes, will bo given by Dr. Mason, Sir John Findlay, and Dr. Platts Mills, president of tlio society. Tho entertainment will bo held in the Gymnasium Hall of the Y.M.C.A. Among those contributing to the programme aro: Mudamo Brainsby, Miss Eileen Driscoll (a pupil of Mr. Hamilton Hodges), Mr. Hamilton Hodges, Miss Betty Purdom, ' to whoso musical monologue Dr. Platts Mills plays the accompaniment, Mrs. Fischer, Miss'Norah Natusck, Mr. K. F. Allwright, Mr. W. P. Howse, Mr. E. B. Gilchrist, Mr. P. A. Devereux, and Mr. J. F. Carr. Mr. and Mrs. Stott (Silvci*tream) leave to-day on a visit to Napier. Lady Stout returns to Wellington on Tuesday morning from her visit to the south. Mr. aiul Mrs. Shrimpton (Hastings), who have been in Wellington for (ho last few days, have returned to Hawko's Bay. Lady Price and her two children aro at present in Hastings; they are slaying with Lady Price's parents, Sir William and Lady Russell, at Flaxniere. ' j