SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1840, 28 August 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Gift Tea. It is really quite wonderful to see the success that attends "gift teas" in Wellington, and apparently the more there are the more successful arc tho results. The ono that was held in St. John's Schoolroom, yesterday afternoon for the benefit of tho Presbyterian Orphanage at Uerhampore could not have been more prolific in its harvest of gifts than if it had taken place long belore any Hoys' Institute Dazhar had been thought of, and tile Ladies' Auxiliary Committee, who organised it, were delighted with- tho practical interest and sympathy that was shown in tho welfare of tho. Orphanage. Close upon three o'clock her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, attended by Captain Hutton, A.D.C., and accompanied by Lady Emmott, who has come out- to New Zealand with the Empiro Parliamentary party, arrived and were' welcomed by the Rev. Dr. Gibb and Sirs. Gibb, Sirs. Gill (president of tho Ladies' Auxiliary), and Miss M'Gowan (secretary), while another visitor, who was welcomed with much pleasure, was Mrs. Massey, who has displayed much interest in the home. Dr.' Gibb expressed tho regret that was felt at the absenco of his Excellency tho Governor, who was not able to attend, and also that of tho Prinio Minister, tho Hon. W. F. Masscy, and on behalf of tho committee welcomed their distinguished visitors. The Countess of Liverpool made a brief speech expressive of her pleasure at being present, and also of her interest in itbio institution.' To tho added pleasure of the gathering Lady Emmott also spoke. A musical programme was contributed to by Miss Evans (pianoforte solo), Mrs. Martin, Miss Smith, Miss Lizzie Anderson, and Miss Grave .(songs), and Mrs. Malcolm Boss recited. Tea was then handed round—a somewhat formidablo task 011 account of the number of peoplo present. Gifts were sent in in quite overwhelming numbers, tables and shelves being simply laden with them, and, in addition to groceries which would re-, joice the heart of anyone with housekeeping proclivities, wero given piles of house linen and clothing of all.description. . The'subscription box was also remembered very substantially. Most beautiful flowers had been sent in from the surrounding districts, and a largo quantity of thorn wore sold. Tho room itself had been brightened with tjieii beauty, and was furnished and decorated with flags. Her Excellency wore a mole, cloth costume, black furs, and a black- hat with a tangerine orown and flowers. Lady Emmott wore a costumo of black moiro silk and a black boat-shapod hat with crcam shaded ospreys. Mrs. Massey wore navy blue, and black hat with roses, and tho Mrs. J. P. Luke, was in black, with n black hat. Different tables wero allotted to members of the Ladies' Auxiliary Committee. Mrs. A. I/ow and Sister Nora wero in charge of No. 1; Mrs. A. Campbell and Mrs. M'Girr of No. 2; Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Struthers No. 3: Miss Archibald and Mrs. Fletcher of No. 4. Mesdames Roso, Houston, and.Scully, and Miss Virtue received tho gifts, and tea was in the hands of the auxiliary. The flowers wero tho care of the Misses Wilson, M'Gowan, and Mrs. Christie.

A Farewell Tea. Mrs. Hogg, who is leaving with Dr. Hogg at tho end of tho week on a visit to England, was the gllest of honour at a delightful tea which was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. D. Lloyd Clay in Miss Tendall's rooms. Screens divided the inner room from tho larger one, and there it was that the guests assembled, between tliirty-threo and thirty-livo being present. Tho tables had been arranged with beautiful flowers, early stock both single and double, primroses, violets; and daffodils being among thorn, and a daintily-arranged tea had been provided by Alias Tendall. It was regretted that Miss D. Tonnant, for whom tho tea had also been given, was unable, through sickness, to have bean present. Tho hostess xvoro a navy tailored costume, with a violet hat and ermine furs, and Mrs. Hogg was in a heliotrope cloth ' costume trimmed with Bulgarian embroideries, and hat ■with a Tam-o'-shanter crown, of floral silk. Among th« guests wero: Mrs. W. Young, Mrs. and Miss Kendall; Mrs. Gibb's, Mrs. Bowerbank, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. J. Putliie, Miss Lucy Ewart, Nurso Lucas, Mrs. H. Blundell, Mr;,. C. Tringham, Mrs. Covcrdale, Mrs. Mitford, Mrs. U. A. Blundell, Miss Dunbar, Mrs. Donald Robertson, Mrs. H. Blundell, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. and Miss Dall, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Digges-Smith, and others.

Dr. and Mrs. Hogg and Miss D. Toniiaut leave "Wellington on Friday for England. Miss Tennant. will remain there, but Dr. Hogg, whoso place will be taken in tlio meantime by Dr. Bernard Tennant, and Mrs. Hogg intend returning at the end of a year. Mr. and Mrs. Hall and Miss Hall arrived in Wellington from the soirUi yesterday, and. are staying at the Grand Hotel. The ongagoment is announced of Miss Mabello Hooker, eldest daughter of Mr. 11. Hooker, of College Street, Palmerston North, to .Mr. W. W. Mansfield, junr., of Cnrterton. Mr. A. B. Wallace has just received word from Mr. JanieS Muir, the London secretary of the Associated Board of the Pi oval Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, says our Masterton correspondent, stating that Miss Thelma Petersen, the Vairarapa contralto, has been enrolled as a student of the Royal College of Music. Tho sum of £01 10s. Id. was forwarded from Masterton early in the year, as a contribution towards the cost of Miss Petersen's study. Mrs. Rolleslon publishes on this page a copy of tbo Diplomas she received from the Dr. Rhodes School of Electrolysis, '.('his document, testifies to Mrs. Rollestan's proficiency in removinc siiprrllous hair.* Violets arranged in dainty posies or pretty Violet boxes; delightful gifts for friends; delivered or mailed anywhere in Dominion by Miai Murray, Vice-Regal florist, 06 Willis Streot.-Acbt,

College Hockey Dance. Tho fifth annual dance of tho Wellington College Old Girls' Hockey Association was held in St. Tutor's Schoolroom last evening and was much enjoyed by tlioso attending it. Tlio decorations, ihoiitili simple, wore effectivo and light .looking, and consisted of trails of- lycopodium studded with yellow flowers fastened to tho walls ami massed upon tho stage, and quantities of flags suspended from the coiling. The supper-room also corresponded with tlio larger room in its decorative scliomo and spring flowers decorated the tables. Tho clmperoiies for the evening were: Dr. Agnes Bennett, Mrs. Tumor, Mrs. M'Kldowney, Mrs. Neilson, Mrs. Waiiis, and Mrs. Worboys. Tho committro consisted of the Misses Shearer, Worboys, Campbell, Hutcjiings, l'aterson, and the joint secretaries were Miss Turner and Miss Ellison. Music was supplied by Mr. C. Baker.

Feildlng Notes. The Bridge Club met this weok at Mrs. Horrocks, among the players were Mesdames Willis, Gillespie, Miles, Halliday, I'ortor, Gorton, Roberts, Bloxall, Miss Harrild (EuglamT), and others. Bridge has been played this week at Mrs. Gillespie's, Mrs. Halliday's, Mre. ImiM-Jones, and Mrs. M'Quecn's. Mrs. Aldred is staying at Mrs. Wheeler's. Miss Fergusson (Christcliurch) is tho guest of Mrs. Gillespie. Miss Wyatt lias gone to To luiiti. Invitations have been issued for an assembly to bo held in Fpilding on September 2, in the Drill Hall. A team of lady golfers came over from Hulls to play the Foilding ladies, and were defeated. The Foilding ladies played a match against Palmerston tho previous day, and were victorious. Mrs. Fry has returned from Nelson. Mrs. Ivingdon is at present in town. Crowded audiences greeted the Dandies each evening. Among those present were: Mesdames Lovin, Richmond, Gillespie, Miles, Halliday, Porter, Long, Ivingdon, Dernfer, ICnyvett, Harper, Gorton, Walker, M'Both, Misses Gorton, . M'Beth, Shannon, Long, Bruce, Walker, IJroad, Hnybittlo, Kirton, Johnstone, and many otliors. Mrs. Sydney Johnston (Hamilton) is staying with Mrs. Kirton. ■' A Violin Recital.

Miss Marie Motto came here quito unknown to Wellington fame, but after the violin recital which she gave in the Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening, assisted by Miss Phyllis Fell, that can no longer bo said of her. In every ■respect the recital was a most uncommon pleasure, and it is to be hoped that it will lie repeated at sonio future time. Miss Motto is partly Italian, and she might well have stepped straight from 0110 of tho portraits painted by an old Italian master, so picturesque she looked in her graceful, sweeping gown of old rose brocade. Miss Fell wore white with panels of draped ninon. Among those present were: Sirs, and Miss Massey, • Miss Fraser, the Bishop of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. Coleridge, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Mrs. Fell, Miss Fell, Miss Blake, Miss D. IC. Richmond, Mrs. Burnett,, Miss Tewsley, Mrs. and Miss Corliss, and very many others. In Aid of St. Barnabas. -An -entertainment in aid of tho'land purchase fund of; St. Barnabas, Roseneath, arranged by Miss Holm, .took place in St. Mark's Schoolroom- last ovening. It included a "Christ-mas Interlude" (a one-act drama), illustrated fairy tales with dances by fairies, flowers, cats, Chinamen, and representatives of several other nations. Quite a feature was- the scenery -and the electric lighting with which it was lit, to say nothing of tho costumes worn by tho performers. A great amount of trouble had been taken in producing tho littlo drama and tho illustrated fairy tales, and the result wai full oi credit to tho' organisers and performers. Judging by the attendance, tho fund should add in a satisfactory manner to its balance■shcet. Mrs. and- Miss Hoops'were in charge of a refreshment stall, and it also did good business among the youthful section of tho audience.

Mr. and Mrs. Exloy, of Oriental Bay, have taken Dr. Cahill's house at Rona Bay for eomo time to como and aro already in residenco there. Colonel and Mr 3. Goring aro expected io arrive in Wellington on Monday by tho lonic from England. Mrs. Willoughby (Wainui-o-mata), Mrs. Taggart (Wanganui); Mrs. S. Warneford (Murchison), and Mrs. J. Bibby (Waipawa), aro at tho Hotel Windsor, Miss-E. M'lntyre, who arrived from Christcburch, is also at tho' Hotel Windsor. The proceeds in cash received at the gift tea which was held in St. John's Schoolroom yesterday afternoon for the benefit of tho Presbyterian Orphanage, amounted to £65. Tho value in money of tho provisions recoivod totalled £60 Tho orphanage and the Ladies' Auxiliary Committeo aro to be congratulated upon tho number of sympathetic and liberal friends which both possess. The afternoon tea provided for visitors was supplied by Mrs. A. Low. An enjoyable dance, organised by tho Potono Tennis Club, was held in St. Augustine's Hall last evening. The chaperoiios wero: Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Roid, Mrs. Naughton, Mrs. Mothes, and Mrs. Bennett. Among those present were/: Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Sinythe, Miss Bennett, Miss Walters. Miss Colquhoun, Sliss Coulter, Misa Brooks, Miss Naughton, Miss Robinson, Miss Eraser, Miss Mothes, and-others.