SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1826, 12 August 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Girls' Branch of the Victoria .'League. The social evening of tho Girls' Branch of the Victoria League was held in Winder's Buildings last evening, and was an occasion for much merriment oil the part of members and their friends. Those Who wero convinced (for the timo being at any rate) that they would have made far better men than girls seized the opportunity of appearing in their brothers' or their father's evening clotnes, with a result thai; might well have been envied by the masculine members of their households. It was quite marvellous what transformations resulted, and once more it illustrated bow much clothes- have' to do wit'h tho personality of the individual. A varied programme of entertainment li-ad been arranged for tho evening, 'the versatility of members being given wide soope. A most amusing competition, in which ovoryone had to sit) in darkness, feel a number of articles that were passed around, and then when the lights were turned up write down what they wero ill so many minutes, was won by Miss Una King. A second competition, in which a cow had to bo torn out of paper, produced some wonderful results, and was won by Miss Dora AVilson. The homemade' sweets competition was also won by Miss Wilson. A burlesque opera was the final part of. the programme, Miss Stella Pu'tiifim being tho stage manager. It was exceedingly funny, and was entered into with the keenest spirit. Miss M. Shirtc-lilfo was tho heroine, Miss Dora Wilson the hero, Miss V. Corliss tho utterly wicked villain, and a number of others, village maidens ami gallant Light JJrngoonsuien. Altogether the evening was one of tho most entertaining that have yet been held in connection with tho Girls' Branch'of the league. After supper was served there was /still timo for dancing before everyone finally took their homeward'why. Among- those present we're: Mrs. Corliss (president), Mrs. Seaton, Mrs. Rankine Brown, Mrs. Atkins, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. Ivnox, Mrs. Leckie, Miss P. Hamilton, Miss Putnam, ■Miss Margaret Knox, MissD. Shirtc'hi(To, Miss D. Wilson, Miss Thornton, Miss Rail, Jliss Freeth, Miss U. King, Miss Chapman, Miss Sim, and very manv others. , Dance at Rata, A successful function was held-at Rata on Friday, August 8. when a committoo of the young men of the district, styling themselves "The. Old Boys," held a plain and fancy dress ball. Tho floor was in splendid condition and tho fancy dresses (nearly every 'colour and , nationality being' represented) lent plenty of colour to the scene, Amusing contrasts., were' prevalent. One would see a jolly tar escorting a winsome geisha, a gay pierrott frollicking with a bright young debutante of tho circus, while a bold Tyrolese hunter courted his fate from the gipsy for-tuno-teller. The "Fat Boy" acted ■aq "Fairy Prince" to Cinderella; the cowboy and tho milkmaid' were seen hand in hand, and a militant Suffragette would bo seen devoting most of "her" time and attention to frivolous pursuits. Jockey boys, woodworkers, sawdust heavers, bushrangers, soldiers, doctors, and red cross nurses swelled the throng, and it must liavo been gratifying to the committee after their arduous labours to be so well rewarded by the evident enjoyment of those present. Credit is due to tho joint secretaries, Messrs. J. Pickford' and C. Signal, who left no 6tone unturned to make tho affair a success, while Messrs. C. Signal an'd J. Logan made efficient M.C.'s. Prizes wero given for the best fancy dresses, a kangaroo tobacco pouch awarded to the gentleman, and a box ot perfume to tho lady, The successful couples were: Mr. Charles Signal, in the garb of a hunter from the Tyrol, and Miss .Green, who wore the picturesque costume of a gipsy fortune-teller. Among others represented were: The Misses Bright, "Dutch Girls"; Miss Follett, "Milkmaid"; Miss Harre, "Queen of the Stars"; Miss M. Harre, "Gipsy"; Miss Hartley, "Cinderella"; Miss Potaka, "Japanese"; Miss Signal, "Geisha"; Mrs. L. Green, "Pride of the Ring"; Mrs. King, "Nursesirl"; Mrs. M'Millan, "Fortune-teller"; Mrs. ltabone, "Colleen Baivn"; Mrs. Signal, "Nurse"; Mrs. Williams, "Night"; Mr. H. ( Downs, "Fat Boy"; Mr. R. Downs, "Cowboy"; Mr.\C.«Fraser, "Clown"; Mr. C. Green, "ToreadoV; Mr. J. Green, "Jockey"; Mr. L. Green. "Pierrott"; Mr. Hiroa, "Topsy Turvy"; Mr. Logan "Christobel Pankhurst"; Mr. B. M'Millan, "Highlander"; Mr. C. M'Millan, "Boy Bine"; Mr. J, Potaka, ".Tack Tar"; Mr. T. Potaka, "Pio' Pot"; Mr. A. Signal, "Page I." The music was supplied by Messrs. O'ShaughnesSy, of Ilunterville. The assistance of Mesdames Fraser, M'Millan, and Tej-ry with the supper was greatly appreciated.

The annual ball of the Carterton Golf Club took placo on IWday evening, thoro bsdng a very large attendance from all portions of the-district. Tho committer of the plain and fancy stall organised in connection with tho institute pageant wish to thank all who so kindly contributed to the gift tea, held in St. Jolin's Schoolroom on July 30. Also they -wish to express .their gratitude to those who contributed to the programme of musical and elocutionary items that had been arranged for the afternoon. Tho annual gift tea of the Levin Memorial Homo is to be> hold at tho homo on Tuesday, August 19. Subscriptions or gifts of provisions or materials will be welcomed' by the committee, as they help materially in the upkeep of the institution. Tho Mayor of Auckland, Mr. Parr, and Mrs. Parr, who liavo been staying at the ltoyal Oak since their return from Sydney, left for Auckland on Saturday. A meeting of the Karori Ladies' Literary and Debating Circle was held at Mrs. Cathis's (tho Mayoress) on Friday afternoon. A paper on "Eugenics" by Mrs. J. H. Milson, of Richmond (Christchnirch), was read by Mrs. Gooder. It was an able and intouesting paper, and gave food for thought to all who,heard it. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Wilson for tho loan of her paper, and to Mrs. Gooder for tho reading of it. Mrs. G. B. Dall returned to Wellington on Saturday from her visit to Sydney. Miss Dall, who had been on a visit to AVangniiui, has also returned to her home. Mdlle. Ifadard left AVellington on Saturday for Auckland, whero. she joins her .steamer on a cruise to the Islands. She will bo away for three or, four weeks. Ladies troubled with superfluous hair arc advised to read Mrs. Holleston's advertisement on the subject."

Mr. and Mrs. Cator (Petane, Hawke's Bay) and their family are returning to England this month. Mrs. Fitzherbert, who has been visiting friends in various parts of tho North Island, as well as her daughter, Mrs. Fentou, in Mastcrton, has returned to New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. P. Nathan (Wellington) have taken Archdeacon Evans's house in New Plymouth for a few months. Mrs. Newton King left New Plymouth last week for Wellington, eai route for Dunedin.

On Wednesday evening last the numbers of the Newtown Bowling Club held the third of their series of whiten card parties and musical evenings. Fifteen games of euchre wero played, resulting in Mrs. Horton and Mr. J. Gallic winning tho first prize.. Miss Kern- and Messrs. J. Sexton, if. S. Powell, and l'oale entertained those present v.-itii musical items. Last week also Newtown lxiwlers entertained members of the Wellington Bowling 01ul> at a card party in their'pavilion. Kucliro and bridge wero played. Supper was provided, and Messrs. Sutherland and Weston gave vocal and instrumental items. Mr. D. M'Leah "(president of the Wellington Club) thanked the hosts, and Mr. J. Gallie (president of tho Newtown Club) replied. (

The matron of tho hospital acknowledges the following gifts :—Scrap books: Mrs. Hosking ■ (Masterton); magazines: Mesdames Vallance (Masterton), E. Baker, Taylor; jam and honey:. Mrs. Aiken and J Irs. Has sell; flowers: Mrs. Arthur Martin (Martinborongh); Wellington Girls' College, Headmaster, To Aro School, Miss Coupland (Lower Hutt); toys: Airs. Jeffreys.

A railway danco was held at Petono last week, and was attended by about 140 people. Tho hall had been prettily decorated with flags and foliage, and with numbers of lamps showing red and green lights.

Telegraphic information lias been received from Gisbome of the death of Mrs. Alfred CaTter, widow of tho lato Mr. Alfred Carter, who was for many years landing waiter in H.M. Customs, Wellington. . The deceased lady lately underwent an operation for some internal trouble, and ultimately succumbed from the effects. Mrs. Carter was related to Mr. G. B. Clark, of the Agricultural Department, and Mr. Brook Taylor, of Wellington.

The dleath occurred at Carterton on Sunday of Mrs. Nellie Cameron, wife of Mr. Doiigall Qameron. Deceassd had been ailing for several months past, and about a week ago -suffered a chill. Pneumonia was the ultimate cause of death. Tho late 'Mrs. Cameron was the second daughter of the late Sir. John MulTay, of n«)TOfciwi Road, Petono, ami was a sister of Mrs. Alex. Knight, Waiwetui, Lower Hutt.

A Press Association cablegram frohi London announces the death of Mrs. Srely, wifo of Colonel Seoly. British Secretary of State for War. Mrs. Seely was n. daughter of Colonel the Hon. Sir H. G. L. Crichton. : She was married in 189"), and leaves three eons and three-daughters. LONG-LIVED MEN. The present is certainly a loug-livcd age, if over there was one,, at all events so far as the male sex 'is concerned (states a writer in "The Queen"). It is true that the Earl of AVemyss—now nearly ninety years of age—lias become something of an invalid just lately; but he still takes a lively interest in public affairs, as docs also the Duke ot Grafton, who lately completed his ninety-second year, and whose gralidson, Viscount Ipswich, is just engaged to be married. "Y iscourit Cross, another, was to bo seeu driving about London last 'week, looking perfectly halo and hearty; so was Sir George Woinbwell, who at eighty-one is quite youthful compared to those mentioned above. The Marquis of Clanricarde—the last survivor of a largo family—is still very active, especially in attending sales at tho various auction rooms; while considerably older is A'iscount Knutsford, who in August next completes his eighty-eighth year. ' Tho Earl of Courtown, who has lived most of his life in Ireland, is a good advertisement of the Irish climate, for ho completed his ninetieth year about two months ago, and has been photographed with his son, grandson, and great-grund- ' son—four generations in the direct line. It certainly looks as though men who serve the State well in public or private life have their reward in along life—and, lot us hope, a merry one. Miss Milsora desires to bring under tho notico of ladies and gentlemen the very latest inothods and preparations for hair and face treatments. Guaranteed cure for Alopecia, Areata (or bald spots), Genuine treatment of the scalp for oily, drv, perished, grey and falling hair. Positive cure for Dandruff and Irritation. Write for Miss Milsom's book (free), containing full instructions for homo treatment. Every client taught homo treatment. Scientific Face Massage, astounding results after ono course, with thorough lesson, XI Is. Shampooing—Electrolysis (permanent and painlesp), Hair-work, every description, latest Natural Hair Puds, Switches, etc. Hair-dressing taught. Manicuring. Personal attention. Strictly confidential. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers.' AVellington. Telephone 811.*