SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1808, 22 July 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Farewell T«a. A farewell tea was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. A. L. Warburten at her homo on The Terraoe for her sister, Miss Muriel Rathbone. who is leaving this week for England. The drawingroom, where Mrs. Warbiirton received her guests, was fragrant with quantities of spring flowers, and in the dining-room, micro tea was laid, there were vases and bowls filled with jonquils and primroses. Songs sung by Miss Gladys and Mies Dorothy Rathbone were much enjoyed by those present. Mrs. Warburten wore a gown of blue velvet, with a cream lace yoke, and her sister, the guest of honour, wore a, grey embroidered silk frock and little grey fur hat with viole&. Mrs. Rathbono was jn a striped grey and black velvet, gown with furs and a seal hat. Amon<jr the guests were: Mrs. G. Wright, Mrs. Hoggard, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Arthur Warburton, Miss Violet Warbiirton, Mrs. ■and Miss Kane, Mrs. Buckeridge, Mrs. Turner,. Miss Barraud, Mrs. and Miss Weat, and Mrs. Allen. Honours for New Zealand. Intimation has been received in Auok" land that the Chapter-General of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England has elected Mrs. C. Smith, of Auckland, ns an honorary Serving Sister of the Order. Mrs. Smith, is the lady superintendent of the Auckland nursing division of tho St. John Ambulance Brigade, and tho honour conferred is in recognition of the good work whicli she has carried out on behalf of the ambulance department of the Order. Mrs. Smith, who is at present on a visit to England, signed (he homage roll, and reoeived her badgq and diploma at tho headquarters of the Order at' St. John's Gate. London. Memorial Window in St. Paul's. At a meeting of some of the friends and pupils of tho lato Miss Beatrice Richmond, it was decided to erect a' window in memory of her in St. Paul's ProCathedral, Wellington. The committeo whicli has been sot up to collect subscriptions and to make the necessary arrangements in connection with tho me'morial consists of Mrs. Gillon, Miss Bi'ber, Miss Gannaway, Miss Clere, Miss Valerio Corliss, Miss Wilford, Mr. E. D. Cachemaille, and Mr. F. R. Johnstone." Mr. H. F. Von Jloaat is honorary secretary and treasurer. The committee has asked Miss Myrtle Leo to act as its representative in England in selecting a firm to design and construot tie window, and to confer with the selected firm's artist as to the design. There are many in Wellington whoso regard for .• the late Miss Richmond will inspire them to take part in this means of perpetuating her memory. W.C.T. Union. : The. Wellington Central W.C.T.U. held their monthly meeting at the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Friday afternoon. Mrs. A. R. Atkinson presided. There was a very large attendance. Mrs. Nimmo, who was a delegate to the New Zealand Alliance •Conference, held at Christchurch last month, read her report, which was listened to with very great interest. Mrs. Peryman also gave a very interesting address on tho resolutions passed at ' the Nelson Convention.

Miss Howell _ (England) is visiting New Zealand, and is at present Htaying with Mrs. West in Bolton Street. Mrs. Alfred Caselberg and Mrs. Joseph Caselberg have returned to Hasterton from thoir visit to Wellington. Miss Goring (Falinerston North) is the guest of Mrs. W. Bidwill at Rototawai. Mrs. D. Caselberg returns to Masterton to-day, Miss Muriel Rathbone leaves Wellington on Thursday by the Remuera for England, where she will stay for some time with her sister, Mrs. Chesney. A very enjoyable tea was given in Miss Tendall s tea-rooms yesterday afternoon by the Misses Coleridge. The tables set at one end of the room were charmingly effective with their arrangement of wattle and yellow narcissi. Among thoso who were present wore Madame Boeufve, Mrs. Burnes and Miss Burnes. Mrs. David Nathan, Miss Reynolds, Mrs. C. Pearce, Miss E. Richmond,' Mrs. Rankine Brown, and others. Mr. and Mrs. J. Studholme, who have been the guests of Mrs. Moorhouse for race week, left for their home at Ruanui yesterday. The matron of tho hospital desires to acknowledge the following gifts Flowers, Mr. Coveruale and Miss Coupland, Lower Hutt; flowers, toys, and books, Wellington Girls' College; illustrated papers and books, Commercial Travellers' Club; gramophone record (1), Mr. Farley; child's gown, Girls' Realm Guild (per E. Carl'oll, Brougham Street); old linen and magazines, Mrs. A. H. Miles, Hobson Street; cakes and sandwiches, Girls' Realm Guild (per Miss Stevens aid the Mount Cook School). Miss Muriel Bonnctt, tho Wellington soprano vocalist, has accepted an enCTKoment with the Wanganui Liedertafel for their forthcoming concert. Miss Ethel Abbott, of Stratford, wellknown as the champion lady rider of Taranaki, was married last week to Mr. J. E. Anderson, of Whangamomona. Tho wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Church. New Plymouth, the Rev. T. H. Roseveare being the officiating minister. Mr, and Mrs. R. M. Turnbull (Kerern) have returned to their home after a lengthy visit to the south. ■ Mrs. and Miss Haggen (Vancouver) are visiting the Misses aud Mr. Williams, of "Ashridge," Hawke's Bay. Mrs. Garrity (Palmerston North) is visiting Wellington, and is staying with Mrs. Bradley,, Ilobson Street. Mrs. E. J. Hope and Dr. Florence Williams (Hawke's Bay) left last week en route for San Francisco. Miss Mario Motto (London), assisted by Miss Phyllis Fell, gives a violin recital in Napier on July 2i. Those of om- readers who are troubled with DnndrulT will find Virginian Hair ami Scalp Food an effective euro. It is highly recommended by Mrs. Rolleston.*

Cat Show in Auckland. The most interesting feature of the poultry show, that has attracted such a lar»o number of fanciers to tho Trades Hall in Auckland last week, was introduced on Saturday morning in tho section devoted to cats. This section at the show was well worth a visit. Never before in Auckland had such a collection of sleek, handsome, and complacent-looking cats been submitted for admiration. The idea of this show was suggested only a few weeks ago, but that the timo was opportuno for it to be acted upon was clearly indicated by the fact that some sixty entries were obtained at the first time of asking. It is now certain that a club of cat fanciers will be strongly established, and that exhibitions of this sort will bo conducted in future on a very much larger scale. Already it has been decided to have a kitten show about January, and there is every promise that tho venturo will be a success.

Amongst the honours awarded by the judge (Mr. F. J. Niall) was that of being the best cat in the show, awarded to Mrs. Valder's "Peter," a bluo male. This handsome creature narrowly defeated liis good-looking brother, Mrs. Mulgan's "Skipper." The latter had tho better eyes, but the former scored by having the better coat. Mr 9. Madill's "Blenot" gained a special for being tho beat Persian kitten in the show. In the "any other colour" class, Mrs. Larsen's "Orange Prince," the prize-winner, probably holds the distinction ■of being the only Persian cat of this colour in Auckland. Miramar Ladies' Golf Club. The foursome played at Miramar yesterday afternoon for prizes presented' by Mrs. T. G. AMrfVirthy was won by Miss Didsbury an-! Mi'-s Cameron, with a score of thr( ? :i.