SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1819, 4 August 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Golden Woddlntj. At tho l-esidencß of Mr. John Campbell, storekeeper, Green Island, there was a gathering of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell's descendants and friends to celebrate their golden wedding, llr. Campbell was born in Glasgow in 1831), and when cu'ito a young man went out to Australia, and afterwards came to New Zealand, arriving hero in 1861, with tho exception of three months, ho has resided ever sinco in Green Island, being engaged in tho business of storekeeper. He was also postmaster for .19 years, and gained tho respect and confidence of the public. Mr. Campbell was married on July 30, 1363, to Isabella, youngest daughter of the lato Richard Runciman, of Kingston Vale, Green Island, and they have a family of two sons and three daughters. There are also five grandchildren living. Mrs. lioyd Garlick was hostess at an "At Homo" given on Saturday afternoon for a large number of friends. Art In Dunedin. At a meeting of the Dunedin Art Gallery trustees, held last week, Messrs. W. G. Somerville and Prank Barron reported that they had collected some .£SO from a number of public-spirited Dunedin citizens for the purpose of purchasing two or three of tho picturos in Miss Frances Hodkgins's collection of water colours which were on exhibition, these pictures to bo hung in.tho gallery (says tho "Otogo Daily Times"). The chairman of the trustees warmly congratulated Messrs. Barron and Somerville on the result of their efforts, and said the society would be prepared to supplement the amount collected by JE3O, bringing the total bum available up to ioO. Miss Wimperis, Dr. Scott, and Messrs. Barron, Somerville, and Theomin, were appointed a committee to make ,a selection of picture, from tho exhibition. This has been done, and tho principal painting, "Dordrecht," ■which has been selected, is a fine, bold treatment of a quaint Dutch city. Tho picture "Summer" will possibly cause some discussion, but those most qualified to judge aro of opinion that this picture adda largely to tho value of the collection in the gallery, inasmuch as genius was required to produce the impression of lightness and life conveyed by the wonderful brushworlc of tho artist. The third picture, "Evening in Concarneau," is a charming study, quite different in character from cither of tho other two, and many lovers of water colours will often regret that they missed the chanco of securing this delightful picture for their own homes. Tho citizens as a whole are to be congratulated upon the latest acquisition to the public gallery, which is now so firmly established and of such growing importance.

Dance at the Hutt. A vory enjoyable private dance was given in tho .Lower Hutt Lyceum by Mrs. T. M'lntyre, on Friday evening. The hostess received her guests in black cliarmcuse. with spangled ninon overdress. Among the 50 couples present were:—Mrs. James M'lntyro (Levin), oyster grey satin and lace overdress; Miss 13. M'lntyre, old gold satin and brown ninon overdress; Mrs. Derney, red velvet; Mrs. Keogh, white satin, black ninon overdress; Mrs. Lyne, cream satin; Mrs. Beales, white silk; Mrs. Dywer, white satin; Miss Fox, pale bluo satin; Miss M'Dougall, white satin, pale bluo overdress; Miss Rosengrave, grey- satin, black ninon overdress; Miss Carr, white satin; Miss M. Carr, bluo satin; Miss Barnard, yellow satin, with white swan's down; Miss Findla.v, black velvet, tunic of white laco; Miss Patterson, rose colour velvet; Miss Beales, cream silk; The Misses M'Kain, whito satin; Miss Braddock, white satin ninon overdress; Miss M. Braddock, black velvet; Mis 3 Mitton. white satin; Miss W. Milton, white muslin; Miss Noble, white satin; Miss Kingston, pink; Mis 9 Keogh, white ninon; Miss Appleton, rose pink; Miss Jacka,-white satin; tho Misses Hickey, white satin; Miss Pole, white satin; Miss France, green velvet; tho Misses Grant, white; Mrs. Higgins, white satin; the Jlisses Passmore, whito satin veiled in ninon. Mr. J. Power officiated as M.C., Miss Parker supplied the music, and Miss Mitton played extras.. Among tho gentlemen were: Messrs. T. M'lntyre, ,T. M'Kain, . Eraser, Forl>es, Stead, and Masters J. and T. M'lntyre.

St. Thomas's Social Club. On Thursday evening last an enjoyable euchre party was given to their friends by St. Thomas's Social Club. Prizes -wore won by Misses Hunt and Allen and Messrs. Playle and Guy Tinney. Items were -given by Messrs. Jackson, Robbins, E. Lee, and Weatcroft.

Miss N. Drummond, who has been visiting her sister at Waipukerau, returned to Wellington on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Henrys (Wellington) are visiting Christchurch. Miss Hudson has taken a house in Hiropi Street and is in residence there. Miss H. Vail an oo (Otahua, Masterton) and Miss N. Bennett, who have been staying with Miss Chalmers (The Terrace) returned to tho Wairarapa on Saturday. Miss Grevillo, of Island Bay, left for Napier to-day to rejoin the staff of the llukarero School. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson returned to Auckland on Friday after a visit of some days spent in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Studholme (Ruanui) left Auckland yesterday by tho Niagara for Fiji. Miss Fraser is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Bradney and Mrs. White left Wellington on Friday for Auckland. Tho Wellington College Literary and Debating Club held their meeting on Saturday night, tho subject chosen being the "Life ami Works of Rudyard ICiplmg." Miss M. Lyon gave a splendid paper, and girls present read selections. At the noxt meeting, on August 16, an impromptu debate is to bo held, when it is hoped all inombers will bo presont.

The Maori College at- Otaki reopened on Friday, August 1, after the mid-winter vacation. - Mrs. Hareourt Peat, of Folding, has been appointed lady assistant to tho Rev. G. C. Blathwayt.

Mrs. Rolleston advises lady readers to save every strand of their combings. She has a special and unique process for making up of combings in various modes and designs.*