SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1809, 23 July 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Surprise Party.

A party of about fifty people paid a surprise visit_ to Mr. and Mrs. J.. W. Easson, at Kilbirnie, on Monday evening. Mesdames Allender, Searle, and E. Redstone acted as hostesses, nnd a vory enjoyablo evening was spent with, music and dancing. Supper -was laid in the dining room, the table being decorated witlhi freosias and spring bulbs. During tho evening Mr. Worboys,, in a brief speech, asked' Mrs. Easson to accept a solid silver manicure set from her many musical friends. Among those prcsont were Mrs. Easson, wearing holiotrope silk; Mrs. Allender, in cream ninon; Mrs. Scarle, in saxe blue voile; Mrs. E. Redstone, black velvet and point lace; Mrs. I'. Easson, pale blue; Miss Malcolm, saxe bine velvet; Mrs. Mitchell, black ninon; Mts. Lawrcnco. red velvet; Misses Van Staveren (2), Tattle, Read, Hendry, Asquith, Parsonage, Mesdames Worboys, Rharpe, Clarkson, Fielding, Messrs. Searle, Clarkson, Schacht, Mac Donald, Allcuder, Calvert, and very many others.

Golf Ball in Masterton. Very enjoyable indeed was the Masterton G<>lf Club's ball, which was given last evening in the -Exchange Hall in Masterton. Many people were present, including visitors from various parts of tho Wairarapa, and very complete arrangement had been (nude for their enjoyment. The decorations of the hall were extremely pretty, tho large room in which the dancing took place having 1 been festooned with bracken, brightened with pink flowers, and • with clusters and sprays of cherry' blossom, over whose blossoms hovered blue butterflies, a sight to have interested all naturalists. The supper room was decorated with masses of pink camellias, and' the tables wero delightful to look at, with their arrangements of violets, primroses, daffodils, and jonquils, flowers for which the Wairarapa is noted. Mr. Hugh Williams, tho president of the club, and Mrs. Williams received. The ladies working upon tho committee comprised Mrs. C. P. Vallance, Mrs. C. Bennett, Mrs. N. James, Mrs.: Spain, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Lawrence, Miss Payton, Miss N. Cruickshank, Mrs. V. Donald, and Miss E. Robieson, and tho joint secretaries were Mrs. C, Bennett and Miss Robieson,

The State and the Individual. part of yesterday afternoon's Parliamentary proceedings was spont in discussing old age pensions, and quite a good deal of eloquence was expended by mem-, bera in expressing opinions to the effect not only that women should obtain their pensions al the ago of sixty, but that eveig-one should be provided with them. In fflie case of sickness and debility, they should be giveji to the recipients (men) beforo sixty-five if they were indigent. Occasionally one is apt to wonder (it might be in moments of; aberration) if legislators are not beginning at the wrong end altogether, and whether a better result mijfht not bo obtained if they saw to it that good living* wages were paid to the worker during his or her working time of life—enough to enable him to provide for old age, and lot the pension go. Thero i 9 no particular incentivo to providence or to self-reliance under a State that props and spoon-feeds the individual from tho moment Jie opens his eves in this world to tho moment that he closes them for good,

Presentation of Trinity College Diplomas. The presentation of medals, prizes, ami certificates in connection with tho last Trinity College of Music examinations took place in the Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening. Naturally there was n large gathering of people present to do hononr to the prowess of sistor, cousin, niece, or friend, The proceedings of tlito evoming includod the presentation of diplomas, medals, etc., to tho fortunate winners by his Excellency the Governor, who was accompanied by her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, with Captain Hutton, A.D.C., in attendance, some spoeches, and the playins of pianoforte 6olos by the medallists, Miss Graco Bellworthy (senior medallist), Miss Hay M'Kmley (second senior medallist), Miss Cecilia Dwyer (associate pianist), Miss Blanche Crump (intermediate medallist), and Miss Ethel Evans (junior medallist). The Hon, R. R. liCrugknan ' and Mrs. Loughnan, Mrs. Malcolm Koss, Mr. Leon Cohen (secretary), and Miss Myens, repre. senting tho local committee, received their Excellencies. Tho Countess of Liverpool wore a gown of green chiarmouse, with diamond ornamonts, and a lons black fur coat; Mrs. Loujjhnan was in yellow satin veiled with white uinon and an Oriental eoarf j Miss Myers wore black ninon over white silk; and Mrs. Maloolm Boss was in a deep ,yrine>x>loured gown with a block cloak. ■

Mrs. Denis Hoben has been paying a brief visit to Wellington, and returns this evening to ChristclvurcTi, Mrs. S. Batcbelor (Dunedin) passed though Wollington yesterday on her way through. to Dunedin from tbo north. Miss Vavasour loft for Nelson, on Monday. The fourth annual ball of the Manawatu Hunt Club takes place in the Agricultural H«U, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, August 5. Mrs. W. Cruicksliank is expected to return to Masterton at the end of the month. Mrs. Kirkwood (Wanganui) is sponding some time in town, and is staying at tho Grand Hotel. Mrs. Ashwell, who has been staying at tho Grand Hotel, returned to Wangaiiui yesterday. Mrs. Rolleston announces tho arrival of a largo selection of graceful Coiffure Modes, including latest stylos' of Curls, Coils, and Cluators. All are composed of finest quality hair, and aro most becoming.* Violets arranged in dainty posies or pretty Violet boxes; delightful gifts for friends j delivered or mailed anywhere in Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Street.—Advt.

CHIROPODY. Mrs. Kaybittlo, No. 268 Lnmbton Quay, over Orr, chemist, after many yoars' experience, undertakes to euro corns; ingrowing nails, bunions, etc. Relief from those distressing complaints is guaranteed immediately. 'Phono 1951.—Advt.

Mothers need not worry about their children's coughs. A lew drops of "NAZOL" on a pioco of lump sugar allowed to dissolve in tlio mouth quickly cures. In bottles, Is. 6d. Keep one handy.' —Advt,

Wanganui Women s Political Reform League. There was a good attendanco of members at the monthly meeting' of the Women's Branch of . the Political lleforni League, held at Wanganui on Mondty afternoon. The president, .Mrs. Lifiiton, presided. ! The balance-sheet of the recently held social owning was read by the secretary, Jlrs. 1\ Suisted. It showed a substantial credit balance. Dr. Elizabeth Dunn read an Interesting paper upon "Woman's Duty in her Home and to her Country." It dealt with the subject from the health point of view. In the course of her remarks, Dr. Dunn stated that it was impossible to exaggerate the importance of woman's work in a community. Siie was the centre of home life, and therefore the mainspring of the liappinc-ss of the people. Health should bo one of her nwtet cherished possessions, but Üb-to wero many who did not value 5f till it had gono from them. The speaker then touched upon various points in reference to diet and the treatment of children. At tli-p conclusion of the address a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded. Afternoon tea and a ckerful fire added to the success of the nieetiug. A number of new members wero enrolled- during the afternoon.

Mrs. Hadfield, widow of the lato Mr. Henry Hadfield, formerly a resident of the Tuhikaramea district, dieel at the ago of 78 (telegraphs our Hamilton correspondent). With her husband, Mrs. Hadneld came to Auckland in. 18U9, nnd shortly afterwards they took up land at Tuhikaramea, where they resided until a.few yecu's ago, Mrs. F. Mooller has returned to Napier from her visit to Wellington. An announct.-ent in ,tho "Morning Post" (London;, of last month, stated that the marriage had been arranged, and was to tako place on July 10, of Henry James Jourdain, eldest son of the late Sir Henry John Jourdain, K.C.M.G., and Lady Jouirdain, of 51 Cranley Gardens, and Helen Beryl, second daughter of Mr. and Mre. Edward J orris Keid, of 13" Ladbroko lToad, late of New Zealand.

The second anniversary of the Ladies' Loyal Orange Lodge (No. 20), was held in tho Masonic Hall, Daniol Street, on Monday evening, about 300 peoplo being present. An enjoyable evening was spent and a first-class musical programme was gone .through. It included some Scottish dancing by the Misses lteid, an-address on "The Obligations of an Orangewoman." was given by the ltev. Rnowles Smith, who also made tefercnce to the loss which the Order had sustained through the death of P.D.M. Bro. Withingtori. Supper was provided, and the toasts of "The King and "Ladies' Lodges of the Order" were honoured.