SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1839, 27 August 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Breaking the Record at Columbia University.

More detailed news has been received of tho distinction that has been achieved by Miss J. Mander, daughter of Mr. W. l'Y Marnier, member for Marsden, at tho Columbia University (New York). Miss Mander, at tho mid-wmter examinations, succeeded in establishing a record m a country of records. 'J'iio letter "A" appended to the following subjects indicated "excellent," and'that over 95 per ccnt. had been obtained in tho full subjects: English, French, politics, psychology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and botany. The letter "B" stood lor between 8o per cent, and 90 per cent., which was what Miss Mander obtained for history, tier class standing throughout in every subject was "A." History was one of the hardest courses in Barnard College as it included the main outlines of the history of every AVest European country from tho beginning of thoi Roman Republic to the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century, with n knowledge of all great men and movements and with a solid understanding of ecclesiastical developments. Only one student (a girl) succeeded in gaining "A." The French was about the fourth-year course, history third, psychology second, and thoso doing politics had all had two years of American history first. Tho famous French philosopher, M. Henri Borgson, had been lecturing on philosophy at tho University, and Miss Marnier is of the opinion that they get the best of everything there _at one time or another. Miss Mander also broke tho record for the year in the School of Journalism, which sho hail been attending. It has to bo borne ill mind that this session, which was so fruitful in remarkable results, was her first, and her further career at the university will be watched with interest by friends in New Zealand.

School Conccrt and Dance at Sandon Block.

A concert and dance in aid of the Snndon Block school prim fund was held in the old schoolroom oil Friday, August L'i!. The night was pr.rfcct, and rliure was an unusually largo attendance, pqaple from I'akihikura, Jiewa, Livingstone, Huntorville, and Ohingaiti being present. Mr. 1 Millar, from liunterville, occupied tho chair, and promptly announced each item, thus allowing no drag in tho evening's programme—too often a great drawback' at country entertainments. Misses Marshall and Meads, from Huntcrvillo, opened the concert with n pianoforte duet. Tho school children, under tho leadership of their teacher, Mr. Wood, gavo several choruses, which were creditably sung, and greatly appreciated by the adults. Masters E. Philps and B. Rowdon (Wellington), and Miss Stent, all school children, each recited very well. Mrs. J. Cole, Mr. Taylor (the Livingstone school teacher), and Mr. Wood recited to advantage. Songs were contributed by Misses Holloway, D. llolloway, .Marshall, Meads, and Messrs. Williams (Hunterville), F. England (Pakihikura), Dr. Evans (lluntorville), and Rev. Mr. Evans (Rowa). Tho two last-named delighted the house with their "WaniptyDoodlo" chorus, which was romposed i.y the Re/. Mr. Evans, and contained humour relating to .Miss Morecraft, Mr. Bates, Mr. 'l'ojlor, and Mr. Wood —four old college students now teaching in tho surrounding district schools. Dr. Evans i; ail excellent comic singer, and Sandon Blockites 'hope that he will be heard again at thein next entertainment. Misses Meads and Marshall brought tho concert to a close by singing a duet in character, Mr. Wood playing tluir accompaniment. Tl.is item was much enjoyed by tho audience. Just before supper was announced, Mr Wood thanked everybody for their attendance, the performers, especially thoso who had como from a distance, tho chairman, and tho ladies who had provided supper. After supper the floor was cleared for dancing, for which Mr. Ogdeu provided music. Extras were played by Misses Marshall, Meads, and Blaekler. During the dance a song was sung by Miss Blaekler, and a laughing song by Mr. Colin, Meads; also a recitation by Mr. A. Haycock. Mr. J. Colo carried out tho dutiesi of M.C. The accompanimcnts for tho songs were played by Mi?ses Marshall, Meads, and Mr. . Wood. The thanks of the committee are -iue to Mr. Wood, who soleiv orcanised the concert, and so successfully carried it through After paying oxpenses there should bo a substantial amount left to spend in prized for the children. Dance at Worser Bay. An enjoyable dance was held at Worser Bay by the Scatoun Lawn Tennis Club. The'hall was decorated with flags and crossed tennis rackets, fastened with the club's colours. During tho evening Mr. Townsend, Mayor of Miramar, presented the prizes won during last season. Among thoso present were: Mr. and Mrs. Townsend, Misses Townsend and Barry, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. G. Laughlan, Mrs. M'Girr, Mrs. M'Naught, Misses Barry, Ilardwick, Rowc, Griibb (2), Halley, Rosingrave, Grey, Smith, Ready, Mackay, Mason, Norton, Fuller, Salmon (2), Mitten, Wyatt (2), M'Farlane, Thompson. About 40 people journeyed out from town, and for tlieso a special car was arranged, which left the bay at 2 a.m. for Wellington.

An engagement of marriage is announced between Mr. 11. Weddcspoon, of Edinburgh, Scotland, and Mrs. Lourio, late of Turakina Valley, and" now of Wellington.

Dr. Dulcie Williams, who has been staying at the Hotel Windsor will return to Napier to-day.

Mr. Thomas. Pringle has offered a prize for the camisole competition which is being held in connection with the Boys' Institute Bazaar.

Mrs. Rolleston publishes on this page a copv of the Diploma she received from the' Dr. Rhodes School of Electrolysis. This document testities to Mrs. Rolleston's proficiency in removing superfluous hair."

Wanganui Hunt Club Ball. Tho Wanganui Hunt Club ball, which was held in tho Drill Hall on Friday evening, was a brilliant event. The decorations were particularly handsome and seldom had tho Drill Hall presented so attractive an appearance. With quantities of bunting and drapery of tho club colours, interspersed with mirrors and emblems of tho hunt, the appeal made to lovers of tho artistic was particularly strong. Tho stage had been arranged with tail tree-ferns, bamboo grass, and scarlet drapery, and was furnished with carefully chosen furniture, in colours to lumnoniso with the decorations. The supper mom was also charmingly decorated and all the electric lights were covered with scarlet shades. Visitors were present from all the surrounding districts, and it is probable that tho gathering was one of (he largest, yet entertained by tho Hunt Club. The scarlet satin rovers and waistcoats worn by several of the llnnt Club members were a welcome touch of colour, and gave quite a sporting note to tho gathering in keeping with tho raison d'etre of the ball. Among those present were Mrs. F. Moore, who wore bhek velvet, with Maltese lace; Mrs. Uaird (Wairarapa), black velvet; Mis. Norman Moore, black, with red roses; Miss Raird (Masterton), pink, with overdress of lace and touehrs of blue; Mrs. H. B. Hammond, pink silk; Mrs. E. Whiteman, white silk; Mrs. S. Moffatt, emerald green, with black ninon and lace overdress; Mrs. J. Jliggie, old rose •satin, with Oriental embroideries; Mrs Nixon, emerald green, embroidered with sequin ; Mrs. Cecil Wray, white satin, trimmed with Mechlin lace; Mrs. Gonville Saunders, ovsler grey satin and lace; Sirs. W. K. M'Lean, black silk with jewelled overdress; 'Mrs. Selby Morton, palo blue charmeuso; Miss N. Cameron, cream silk, with cherr.v-col-oured ninon sash; Miss Ruth Cameron, shell pink satin, with jewelled overdress; Jliss K. Higgic, white satin; Mrs. E. Parsons, blue charmeuso, with silver trimmings; Mrs. Lan Johnston, yellow charmeuse with Oriental embroideries and yellow osproy in iior hair; Miss Carew, white silk, with cerise touches; Miss Brewer, black silk, with Maltese lace; Miss Todd, black silk and emerald green sash; Miss Hunter (Wavorley), red velvet; Miss Christie, whito -silk with luce overdress; Miss G. Christie, black crepe de chine; Mrs. Imlay Saunders,' pule grey charmeuse with pink roses; Miss Campion, white ohnrtneuse and lace: Miss R. Campion, shell pink marquisette; Miss r Vera Craig, pale blue;- Mrs. .Tames, black, with floral trimming; Miss W. Parsons, pink silk with brown fur; Miss Jackson, white e.harmeuse with overdress of pale pink ninoil: Miss Anderson, old rose sntin, with overdress of lloral ninon: Miss GlaFgow, lii'iize silk, veiled with ciynm lace caught with golden roses; Mrs. Wotton, saxe blue silk, with overdress of black ninon ; 'Mrs. Ivy Symos, pink chnrmeuse trimmed with cream lace; Miss Perrett, apricot satin: j\fiss Stewart, green charmeuse, with overdress 'of gold ninon; Mrs. Glenn,, pale blue silk, veiled with ninon; Mrs. .D. Cameron, old gold, veiled with black ninon and lace.; and many others. Also, there wero present Messrs. Higgic, Hammond, F. Moore, N. Moore, J. and W. Moore, J. B. Reid, Grumiiiitt, Todd, Quiglcy, Fantlnun, Cccil Wray, Berrymnn, Bridges, T. and B. Wilson, W. K. M'Clean, Gibbons, Potts, Glenn, Moffatt, Craig, Anderson, and many others. | An Afternoon Tea. A very pleasant girls' tea was given on Monday by Mrs. Shirtcliffe for her guest, Miss Mvra Hislop (Christchurch) and Miss Wright, who has just returned to Wellington from a twoyoara' visit to Great Britain. Spring flowers decorated the rooms, daffodils and jonquils in tho dining-room and early stock in tho drawing-room. Songs were sung by some of tho visitors, and all tho mysteries of tho future were unfolded by a fortune-teller. Among thoso present were Miss Masscy, Miss King, Miss Da 11, Miss Wilbcrfoss, MisS Focke, Miss Anderson, Miss Russell, Mrs. F. Ward, Mrs. Salmond, t Miss Sim, and Miss Chapman. Mrs. J. H. Pope and her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Morpeth, leave Wellington to-day by the .Mailt Trunk express for Auckland and Rotorua. They will be away for about three or four weeks. Miss Myra. Hislop (Christchurch) is tho guest of Mrs. Shirtcliffe. Mrs. Herrick (England) and 'her son, Mr. F. Hcrrick (liawko's Bay) are expected to arrive in Wellington one day tliis week. Miss King has returned from Napier, Where sho was tho guest of Mrs. Bendalli The last of tho series of dances which have been organised by tho social committee of tho Port Nicholson Yacht Club was held in tho New Century Hall last ovening, and was most successful. The hail was pleasantly filled for dancing, and tho arrangements, carried out by tho secretary, -Mr. E. Rough, and his committee, wero satisfactory in every respect. On July 10, at St. Matthew's Church, Bayswater, England, Mr. Henry James Jourdaiii, eldest son of tho lato Sir Henry J. Jourdain, K.C.M.G., and Lady Jourdaiii, of 54 Cransley Gardens, S.W., was married to Miss Helen Beryl Reid, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jervis Reid, of 137 Ladbroke Road, W., and late of New Zealand. On Juno 5, at St. John's Church, West Perth, Australia, Mr. Anthony Robertson, manager of tho Western Australian Bank, Broome (W.A.), was married to Miss Clara Harper, eldest daughter of the lato Mr. Charles Harper, of Woodbridge, Guildford (W.A.).

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