SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1832, 19 August 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Presentation and Farewell. A large gathering of nurses met in the Nurses' Home at St. Helen's Hospital lasc evening to bid farewell to Miss Brown, tho matron, who is leaving for tho south this week. Dr. Agnes Bennett, on behalf of her fellow workers, presented the matron with a handsome pewter and ennmel tea servico and tray end expressed the deep appreciation which was telt by tho nurses and tho patients of the good work which she had performed during the past six years. She had upheld tfle standard of nursing and her position had been a difficult and onerous ono for sho had had nurse 3 to teach and discipline to inculcate. Tho success of St. Helen's Hospital was to a large extent due to the earnest tind good work of tho early matrons and this success was all tho more important in the faoo «f tho want of success of the Australian system for'the encouragement of maternity. Dr. Bennett also mentioned that this success was due to the lato Mr. Seddou and to his able lieutenant, Mrs. Grace Neill, and tho system of training was still carried out as she had organised it. Every nurse had-,to consider herself as a link between the unborn child and the highest social organisation of the country. She thought Miss Brown added much to the strength and dignity of that chain. On behalf of her fellow workers she presented her with their tokens of regard and wished her happiness and prosperity in. the work that now lay before her. Miss Brown thanked Dr. Bennett and tho nurses for their good wishes and their token of • appreciation. Miss .M'Lean, of tho Hospitals Department, spoke strongly of tho loss that tho Department was suffering in tho departure of Miss Broivn. A decidedly hilarious noto was added to the proceedings of the evening by the number of nurses who appeared in fancy dresses. Half of them apparently were men, and "Sairey Gamp" and uniformed guardians of the peace were well to tho fore. Huge amusement was given by the sight of a Suffragette marching in to supper with an "early Victorian" lady, and-strango to say, they seemed to find u.uch food for amicable conversation. An exceedingly well-got-up sundowner received the prizo for the best fancy dress, and oven her-Australian brethren might have been jealous of her garments. Songs, choruses and several amusing competitions

m-ado, very merry entertainment nud before everyone dispersed a flashlight photo T graph was taken ns a memento of the occasion. The tea-pot belonging to tho tea service presented to Miss Brown bore tho .inscription: Presented to Aliss Brown as a. token of graiitudo and appreciation from her fellow workers at St. Helen's Hospital." Ministerial "At Home." 1 -f ry largely nttendod "at homo" was toeld by the Hon. 1 W. Fraser and Misj rrasor in the Art Gallery, Whitmore street, yesterday afternoon. Among the guests were his Excellency the Govea*nor and the Countess of Liverpool, who were received by their host and hostess at the entrance to tho main room. Spring flowers wore present in profusion, ana tho uais at the further end was banked with cinerarias, palms, and all kinds of flowering plawla. A string band played exceptionally good music during the greater part of tne afternoon. Miss Fraser wore of grev oharmeuso trimmed with white Laos, a largo white hat with roses, find a feather boa. llor Excellency was in a molo coloured gown with tables and a large white hat with brawn feathers. Tho Primo Minister (tho Hon. W. F. Masaey) and Jtrs. Massoy were among the guests, the latter wearing: a long black velvet coat over grey, with a small white hat with pink roses. Miss Massey was in navy blue, withi a brown liat. There were present: the Hon. James Allen and Miss Allen, tho Hon. H. D. Bell, Mrs. and Miss Bell, th» Hon. R. H. Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. R. Rhodes, Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mr. Justico Chapman and Mrs. Chapman, Sir John Findlay and. Lady Findlay, Mr. Hine, M.P., and Mrs. Hino, Miss Hine, Miss White (Duuedin), Mr. Guthrie, M.P., and Mrs. Guthrie, Captain and Mrs. Grey, Miss Reynolds, Mr. Nosworthy, M.P., and Mm Nosworthy, Mrs. Balfour (Napier), Mrs. Sinclair, Miss Sinclair, and Mrs. Reading, Mr. Newman, M.P., and Mrs. Newman, Mr. Statliam, M.P., and Mrs. Statham, Mia? Brandon, Mrs. Laraach, Mrs. and Miss Miles, Mr. and Mrs. 11. M..Gorc, Mr. A. Gore, Miss Gore. Mr. Graham Turton, Lady M'Lean and Miss KaHileen M'Lean, Mr. and Mrs. Field, Miss Hodgkins, Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. Lee, M.P., and Mrs. Leo, Mrs. and Miss Ewen, Mrs. Hadfield, Mr 9. Barron, tho Misses Harding (2), Mrs. MacEwan, Mrs. and Miss Seddon, Mr. and. Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Whyte, Mre. Holmes (Auckland), Dr..Hay, Mrs. Ethrington, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robertson, the Hon. Joan Duthio, the Hon. Mr. Eamshaw and Mrs. Ea,rnsliaw, Mr. and Mrs. H. Qrawford, Mr. and Mrs. A. Crawford, Mr. A. Pearoe, Miss, l'earce, Miss Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. C. Richardson, Miss A. Moss, Mr. and Mrs. P. Macassey, Mr. Scott, M.P., and Mrs. Scott, Miss Bradney, Mr. Malcolm, M.P.. Mr. Okey, M.P., Mr, Sidey, M.P., and Mrs. Sidey, the Hon. J. Millar and Mrs. Millar, Colonel 11. J. Collins and Mrs. Collins, and many more.

Tho Wellington Central W.C.T.U. held thair monthly meeting last Friday at the Y.M.C.A. rooms. Mrs. A. R. Atkinson presided. After tho ordinary business, Mrs. Peryman, editor of "Tho White Ribbon," continued her address on the resolutions passed at the Nelson Convention. Mrs. A. R. Atkinson will address the next ■ meeting, which is to be held on Septemj ber. 19. Our Carterton correspondent writes that Misses Nellie and Octavia Telford, who havo recently boon residing in Napier, i have ret timed homo. Miss Brown, late matron of St. Helen's Hospital, Wellington, leaves for the south on 'Wednesday. , Dr. Jessie, Scott is staying at tho Windsor Hotel. Miss White (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Holmea. Mrs. Holmos (Auckland) is tho guest of Mrs. Whyte. The Women'i Political Reform League will meot on Thursday evening- in Mis Tendall's tea-rooms instead of in their usual rooms in Ballanco Street. In regard to tho vacancy created by tho resignation , of Mrs. J. Darling from tho sscretaryship, it is almost unnecessary to state that applicants for the position must be members of the Women's Reform League. A proved cure for Dandruff is found in Virginian Hair and Scalp Food. Mrs. Rolleston recommends this remedy, which has become• remarkably popular* ELECTROLYSIS. The only pormanent euro for tho removal of superfluous hair. This can only be performed by an expert. Consult Mrs. Haybittlo, long and favourably known for all treatments. No. 2G3 Lainbton Quay (over Orr, Chemist). Telephone 1591— Advt.

Feilding Notes. Tlio Bridgo Club met at Mrs. Willis's bouse this week. Ajnong the players wereMesdames Gillespie, lliiea, Porter, Holliday, Roberts, Inues-Jones, Gorton, Evan, Wheeler, and others. On Friday afternoon Jlesdames Barton, JJ.iller, Gillespie, Meyrick, Huberts, Wills, N. Gorton, and L. Gorton gave an enjoyabio "At Home" at Mrs. Barton's, in honour of Miss Wheeler, who is to bo married shortly. Bridgo and treasure-hunts occupiod tho afternoon, and tea was daintily arranged on tho verandah. Misses Miller, Jones, Broad, and Gorton wcro tlio winners of the treasure-hunt. Among the guests wore:—Mesdames Porter, Miles, Walker, Iloult, Bull, M'Lennan, A. Fitzherbort, Maekuy, Sandilands, Bailey, F. Haggitt, G. Haggitt, Goodbehere, Carr, Francis, Turnbull, Blaxall, Richmond, Bochfort, Eevington-Jones, llorshead, H'Beth, Ilalliday, Misses Wheeler, Miller, Gorton, limes-Jones, Shannon, Bruce, Broad, Carr, Gibbons (Hawera), Harold (England), and many others. Mrs. Fry has gone to Nolson. Miss Harold (England) is the guest of Mih Gillespie. Mrs. Horrocks has returned from New Plymouth. Mrs. Levin has returned from tho north. Mrs. Gie?on has gone to Auckland. Mixed foursomes were played at golf lost Saturday, when Miss Ivirton provided afternoon tea. Miss O'Halloraji anil Mr. Ellis proved the winners. Among tho players weroMesdames Haggitt, Miles, Harding, Misses O'Halloran, Kirton, Bruce, Wyatt, and others. Mrs. S. Johnston (Te ICuiti) is the guest of Mrs. Kirton. Mrs. Mackay is staying at Mrs. Fry' 6. Wanganul Notes, There was a. good assemblage on Saturday afternoon at "Eidehveis," tho" residence of Mr. and Mrs. N. Meuli, who gavo an afternoon tea in aid of the funds for the forthcoming "Old English." bazaar for the Garrison Band. Tno band played 6olectiona during tho course of liio proceedings. Among those present were:— Mr. and Mrs. Ballanger (Wellington), Mr, and Mrs. I l '. M. Spurdle, Mrs. J. I). JlacKenzie, Mrs, Hughes, Mrs, Poynter, Mrs. J. M'Farlane, Mrs. Swisted, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Veitch, Mrs. Allen, Dixon, Mrs. Tawso, Mrs. Meuli, jun., Mrs. G. Handley, Mrs. Bewiss, Mrs. C'oinyns, Misses Austin, Spurdle, Comyns, Dixon, Aleuli, and many others.

The Wanganui Shakespeare Club gave their eleventh "open night" at the Assembly Hall, Girls' College, on Saturday evening. The reading was "The Merry Wives of Windsor," and the various members of tlio cast are to be commended on 'their successful interpretations. Mr. Geo. Hutchison made an excellent Falstaff, and was well supported By Mr. It. H. Hooper as Fetiton, Air. C. I'. Brown M Shallow, Sir. J. P. Williamson as Slender. Dr. Ilatherly made an excellent Dr. Cains. Mr. A. J). Brodie as Sir Hugh Evans and Sir. L. C. Hawko as Host of tho Garter Sun also put in good work. The minor parts 1 were sustained by Messrs. I'. fl. Bell, P. J. Jones, I. Braik, J. B. licid, A. A. Barton, and-It. Pcrcival. Mrs. Braik, in tho part of Mistress Ford, wearing a gown of bluo sill: with Mnlforo lace trimmings, and Mrs. Ramsay- it's '.Mistress Page, in prune-coloured silk with an overdress of net, gave successful portrayals. Miss Aloxander, dressed in palo plnli chiffon over pale blue silk, .mndc a charm-ing-looking Anno Page, and Mrs. G. W. Sampson, in blue.siik voile 1 over white silk, was Mistress .Quickly. Credit is duo to Mr. J. B. Roid, secretary, whoso arrangements left nothing to bo desired. Afterwards tho "Merry .Wives" entertained ths cast and committee at supper at Mr. ami Mrs. G. W. Sampson's residence, Dublin Street. At 'the-performance tho Assombly Hall was full. Among those present being:—Mrs. and Miss Boss, Mrs. J. Aitk'en, Mrs. T. lline, Miss Darley, Mrs. A. Gibbons, Miss MontgomerieMoore, Mrs. and Miss J. Anderson, Mrs. and Miss Fairburn, Mrs. Izard. Mrs. C. P. Brown, Mrs. Luxford, Mr.. Mrs., and Miss Kerr, Mrs. F. J. Jones, Mrs. Cowper, Misses Aloxander, Jnrdine, Sampson (2), Brower, Gibbons, Keesing, Gower, Cruickslianks, ICnapp, Gilfillan, Woon (3), and Collier (2).

Mrs. and Miss Buiclc arrived in Wellington from Palmerston yesterday. Mrs. W.- A. Kennedy has returned to Wellington from her visit to Wanganui. Dr. and Mrs. Andrews (Nelson)'.are visiting relatives in the Wairarapn.' The lOirori Golf Club is giving a dance in tho Sydney Street Schoolroom on September 1. The ohapcrones are to bo Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Henry Cook and Mrs. Hamilton. Tho committee comprises! Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Yarrall, Mrs. Hawson. and Miss Sullivan. Mrs. Pikett is secretary. This afternoon the gift tea at the Levin Homo is to take plnco and it is hoped that many people will be able to attend. Practical sympathy in the way of subscriptions, ot gifts of" provisions, materials, etc., from those who will be unable to go out to the home' will be greatly appreciated by tho matron and tho committee ladies. .The wife of Mr. W. H. Murray, exMayor of Grey Lynn, died on Saturday morning. Deceasod was forty-five years of age. The funeral took placo at Waikaraia Cemetery on Sunday.