SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1837, 25 August 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Farewell Afternoon. On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Bowden (Feilding) entertained l a few friends to afternoon tea in honour .of Mrs. Seager, who is leaving Feilding to mako iher homo in Australia. Mm. S. Fisher, on behalf of Mrs. Seager's friends, presented her with a silver brush and comb (inscribed). A very pleasant afternoon was spent with musical items and songs. Tho committee and matron of the Levin Memorial Home return thanks to those who responded to their invitation to tho "gift tea" on Tuesday. . Mrs. Tagjgart (Wanganui), Miss Williams (Napier), and Miss B. Jull (Ar.ckland) are staying at tlio Windsor Hotel. For the Boi^ 1 Institute. On Saturday afternoon a jumble sale, organised for tho benefit of the Boysr Institute 'bazaar, was held in' St. John's Schoolroom. It opened at half-past two in tho afternoon, and lasted till ten or half-past ton, and during tlioso hou!ra was attended' by a very large number of people. Im fact, shortly after opening, the room was quite packed with purchasers. Goods of every description were to he found there. They ranged from a very fine collection of vegetables, sent in from Hatt, clothing, hats, ana men's garments, to tlio ornamental, such as vases and silver-ware. There wcro even go-carts, perambulators, afternoon tea-tables, anil comfortable lounge chair®, and most of the things sent in for tho salo were in good condition, or had. been Tonovat-cd till; they we.ro hi good condition, a fact that spoke for the disinterestedness of the dtaiiors.- The convenor of the sale was Miss Rogers, and she was assisted by Mr. Johnston, the chairman of the committee. The stalls' and stall-holders wero as follow:—New goods, Miss Gillts; produce, Mrs. Parsons; books, Mr. Reid; hardware, Mt. Hogg; boots, Mr. M'Kenzio; eoatumcs, Miss M'Rao; blouses, Sister Nora; child's clothing, Mrs. Roimtreo; hats,' Miss Wallace; men's clothing, Mr. Johnston and Mr. Williamson; afternoon tea, Mrs. Gibbs. Tliera were also a, great many assistants, among tliem being several students from tho Tcachers' Training College. Shortly before tan an auction was held of the remaining goods, tho auctioneer being Mir. Bray. Tho secretary was Miss M'Gill. Karori Golf Club. A meeting of the ladies belonging to the Karori Golf Club was held on Saturday afternoon, wheal tho officers were elected: —Captain, Miss Yanrall; oommitteo, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Burton, and' Miss -Sinith. Mrs. Pikett was elected seoretary. After the meeting ifche DQwly-electoal captain entertained. o members of the club to afternoon tea. ' A Presentation. Miss M'Donald, who has filled the position of cookery instructress at the Technical College, New Plymouth, for the last five years, is leaving, to-mor-row to take up' a similar position at Greymouth. At Thursday evening's ' breaking-up" ceremony v Mr. H. Trimble (chairman of the Education Board) presented Miss M'Donald with a travelling rug on behalf of the College instructors and tho Education Board staff. Miss Ethel Hoskin also presented Miss M'Donald with a purse on behalf of the day girls. Children's Ward of the Nelson Hospital. Nearly three years ago—to be exact, on November 18, 1910—a meeting of ladies was called by the then Mayoress of Nelson (Mrs. T. Pettit) for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken to erect a children's ward at the Nelson Hospital. Tho meeting was tho outcome of a very successful public appoal having been made in Wellington for a similar purpose, and it was considered that what had been dono in the Empire City, could bo successfully imitated in Nelson. The addition has now been completed and although it liaa not been formally opened, the resident surgeon's report, for last month mentioned that there were ten children already in the institution. Tho ward adjoins tho women's ward on the western end of the main building, the dimensions being 32f.t. by 22ft. The room is airy and well lighted, and provision has been made for ten beds. Leading from the ward are the nurses' quarters and the ward kitchen. The walls and ceilmgs are lined throughout with Wunderlick metal. A largo open verandah fronts tho ward, which should prove not only a-comfort but a great convenience to tho little sufferers. Tho contract price .for the building was about £500, and was erected by tho firm of Messrs. Chamberlain and Stannard. Mr. W. Houlker was the architect. A Children's Party. A very pleasant children's party was given by Mrs. Wall on Friday in tho tea kiosk, Wanganui. Dancing and games entertained tho little ones and each child carried away with her a box of sweets or a toy. In addition to the hostess and the small guests, thero Wcro present-: Mrs. Barnicoat, Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Lan Johnston, Imlay Saun- , ders, Miss Christie, Mrs. Stedman, Mrs. Gifford, Mrs. Marshall, Miss Francis, Mrs. Basin Taylor, Mrs. James Patorsbn, Mrs. Latham, Miss Moore, Mrs. tarn Sedlitz (Wellington), Mrs. D'Arcy, Mrs. Gonville Saunders, Miss Allison, Miss Payne, and others.

Dance in Coring Street Hall. On Saturday evening a very enjoyable dance,' organised by the Misses Batten, Clark, Do Latour, Fletcher, Garland, M'Gowan, MacLa'uiiin, Myers, 'Blading, Van Staveren, and Wilson, for tho benefit, of the Boys' Institute, was.held in tho Goring Street Hall. If there were any fault to be found with tho danco it was that it had been taken up with so much enthusiasm that tho Itall was a trifle crowded for dancing,, but considering the cause, that was a flow on the. right side of things. Ropes of lycopodium, studded with coloured flowers, liad been carried from wall to wall, and the latter were also decor,ated witli foliage, lycopodium, and flowers. The stago had been furnished for tho comfort of tlioso looking on, and made charming to look at with bowls of spring flowers. Beautiful flowers decorated tlio tables in tho supper-room, and hero again tlio walls had been docorated with quantities .of birch foliage. The ehaperones present wcro Mrs. Do Latour, who wore black charmeuso and lace; Sirs. J. Myers, fuscliia frock of bluo ninon over red charmeuso. and silver embroideries; Mrs. Garland, black laco over white silk; Mrs. Beading, cream satin with gold and black velvet trimming; Mrs. Wallace, navy hluo silk and grey satin cloak; Mrs. Bates, black ■laco with touches of blue; Mrs.'Rcnner, black velvet and white lace bertho; Mrs. Morton Clark, shot pink channelise, with overdress of jewelled not; Mrs. Batten, opal-tinted silk, and a grey coat; Mrs. Black, black satin, with tunic of jewelled net. Among the dancers were: Miss Batten, wearing grey, with white laco and yellow ribbon; Miss N. Clark, "pale green silk, with white lace; Miss Do Latour, red silk; Miss Flotcher, blue ninon, over white' c'harmeuse; Miss Garland, palo blue satin, with lace tunic; Miss M'Gowan, black velvet; Miss M'Laurin, heliotrope silk;' Miss Myers, nattier blue silk; Miss M. Myers, white marquisette and fringe over silk; Miss T. Reading, white ninon and yellow sash-; Miss Van Stav : eron, pink floral ninon; Miss G. Wilson, white silk; Miss P. Bates, pink ninon and pink roses; Miss Peat, black: Miss Birr, deep yellow satin; Miss 0. Smith, black; Miss Reading, saxo blue, with embroidered tunic; Miss O'Neil (Auckland), deep pink,chiffon and roses; Miss Otterson, black velvet Miss Black, white satin and lace; Miss Souft (Melbourne), pink, with red sash' and shoes;'

Miss Mnson, grey silk, short tunic of ninon and crystal; Miss Kirkey, black velvet; Miss Grange, roso pink silk, and white laco; Miss Overton-Smith, black, witli gold embroidery ; Miss Cork, white satin; Miss Clark, white lace, with satin sash. Dance at Qhakune; Our travelling correspondent writes that on Friday evening last a danco was held in the Railway Social Hall, Oliakune. There was a largo attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. Hunt was M.C., and tho music was played by Mesdames Hunt and Barrowman and Messrs. Lopper and Boylo. ■Supper was supplied by the ladies.

• Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pago and- their two children are staying at tho Hotel Windsor.

Mrs. Hugh Campbell returned- to Hawke'e Bay on Saturday.

On Friday niglit tho inmates of the Children's Hospital were entertained at a kirtematograph display. Some time ago Mrs. W- A. Caminer, wife of Mr. Caminer, manager for P. Hayman and Co., promised to present, a Pathe homo kinematograph to tho Hospital authorities, to bo used for tho entertainment of the • children. The machine arrived on Friday, accompanied by four spools of film, and was immediately taken to the Hospital and fitted up, and in the evening tho first exhibition was given, under tho supervision of Mr. W. Crane, of P. Hayman's staff. The little patients' beds were moved to : the centre of the ward, and their shrieks of wonder and surprise proclaimed their delight in the pictures, which showed exciting whaling scenes, charming scenery,' clever conjuring feats, and some laughable comedies. Dr. Woodlious9, tho matron of tho hospital, and members of tho staff wore present, and expressed their pleasure at Mrs. Caminer's handsome gift. It is expected that goodhearted people will seo to it that a supply of suitable films is maintained.