WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1873, 6 October 1913, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Ministerial Reception. Advantage Jias been taken by members of tho Reform League in Wellington of tho presence of the delegates to the Reform League Conference now proceeding in. tliia city to entertain them in various ways, and on Saturday afternoon delegates to the conference, members of the Cabinet and their immediate relatives, nnd members of Parliament, with their wives and relatives, were entertained by the l'rimo Minister and Mrs. Massey at the Ministerial residence in Tinakori Road. A very enjoyable afternoon was spont in extending thoir acquaintance with one another, and in wandering about tho grounds, beautiful with their masses of oworing shrubs —azaleas, rhododendrons of vivid shades of colour, and the tender green of the budding trees pall at their best in the bright spring iunshine. In the drawing-room the folding doors dividing it from the room beyond wero thrown. Dack so that tlioro was plenty of space for the many guests. in tho drawing-room wcro howls and vases of rhododendrons and tulips, and on tlio mantelpiece, in vivid contrast to the white background, were masses of scarlet kowliai. Tea and coffee were served in the smaller room, tho rose-coloured azaleas which were massed in the centre of the table harmonising delightfully _ with the red shades of tho electrolier above. There tvere also arranged on the table small bowls of primroses, out of compliment to tho Wellington Women's Branch of the New Zealand Political Reform League, whoso badgo is a primrose. Flowering plants decorated the hall as well as the drawing-room, and tea was set at one end of tho billiard-room, as well as on small tables placed on tho verandah outside. A band played delightful musio during tho greater part of the afternoon. Mrs. Massey wore a gown of shot roso and grey, silk trimmed with rose ombroiderios and ninon, and Miss Massey was in a blue foulard frock, tho upper part of tho bodice being or white lace. Among the Ministerial guests presont wore: The Hon. H. D. Bell and Miss Bell, the. Hon. A. L. Herdman, tho Hon. W. Fraser and Miss Fraser, tho Hon. R. H. Rhodes, the Hon. W. H. Herriea, the Hon. James Allen and Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Pomaro, and the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher. The Speaker of tho House of Representatives, Mr. Lang, was among •the many guosts, also Mr: Robert Herries (brother of the Hon. W. H. Herries) and Mrs. Herries ; both of whom have recently arrived in New Zealand from England. Brougham Hill Tennis Club. Tho opening of the Brougham Hill Tennis Club for tho season took place oii Saturday afternoon, Mr. J. G. W. Ajtken making the opening speech, and throwing the first ball over the net. There wero about 250 people present, a number coming from the Lower Hutt and from Petone. _ Flags were flying gaily, and the Wellington Professional Orchestra played during the afternoon. Among tho visitors were: Mrs. Pauli, Mrs. Yarrow, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Creasey, Mrs. Guise. Miss Phillips (from "Tho Quaker Girl" Company), Mr. Biss, Mr. G.,E. Goltlio (who made a brief speech), Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Berwick, Mr. J. A. B. Ho wo, and many otbors.fl Wellington Tennis Club. The Wellington Lawn Tennis Club opened its season on Saturday afternoon, and were fortunate in doing so on auch a day as ; it liapponed to be, clear, sunny, and a trifle nippy. Tho president, Dr. Young, made a brief speech, and drove the first ball across the net, aftor which the games startedin earnest. The table decorations in tho pavilion where tea was set were of the club colours, navy bluo and gold; together witli blue and.whito hyacinths, and small tables were also set about the grounds for tho convenience of the visitors. Among those present were: Mrs. W, Young, tho MJfees Nunneley, l'ravers, Van Staveren (3), Wobb, Allman, Francis, Gray, Plimmer, Batten, Rogers, and many others. i Arts Aoadomy Exhibition-

The twenty-fifth annual exhibition, of tho New Zealand Acadomy of Fine Arts was opened on Saturday , evening by His Excellency tho Governor, who was accompanied Dy Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool. It was quito a departure from the usual ordor of things to have had the opening cere-, mony in the evening, and as on the opening day but little is over seen of the pictures owing to the many people who are usually present, the evening is doubtless quite as good a time as any other for the ceremony. The display of paintings was perhaps more interesting than it has been for some time, and in addition thero was an exhibition of jewellery and of leatherwork which attracted a considerable amount of admiration. To all who like tho East, tho painting of a view of Tunis by C. Worslev was moat arresting, and tho long, wfiite road, tho blaze of sunshine, the deep blue of tho sea, and tiio white houses nestling on tho hillside were almost enough to make them depart there straightway. Some interesting casts of heads executed by pupils attending tho modelling classes at the Technical School were also 'on view. Their Excellencies wero .received by the prosident, Mr. H. M. Gore, and Mrs. Gore. The Countess of Liverpool wore a blaok gown with a long blue cloak. Mrs. Gore was in black satin and ninon, with a scarf of beaten silver. Among those present were: Miss D. K. Rifchmond, in black; Miss Hodgkins, ui a green-blue gown with a brocaded cloak, Mrs; I''. M. B. Fisher, in black charmeuse and long black coat; Lady Stout, in grey, with a molo coat; Miss Bell, green and gold brocade veiled with yellow ninon; Mrs. Itolleston, black, with jet embroidorics; Miss Leo, gold ombroidorcd not over yellow charmeuse; Mr. 11. Leo; Br. Agnes Bennett, m black; Dr. and Mrs. Young; Mrs. Hales, in. amethyst; Miss Beerci, Mrs. ■V Gray, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallaco and Miss Wallaco, Miss Logan, .Mr. Bowdcn-Smith, Miss Dora Booth, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. B. Wilson and Miss Wilson, Dr. Collins, Miss Goro, Mr. and Mrs C. Wilson, and others. A band played delightful music during tho greater part of tho evoning.

Mr. Herbert George Kerslako, sub-j editor of tho . "Manawatu Standard," j was married at Sydney on Saturday (says our Palmerston correspondent) to Miss Mary Louise Korslake, daughter of the lato Mr. G. H. Kcrslake, of Rockwood, Sydney. Hockoy enthusiasts hero presented Mr. Kerslako with a silver spirit kottlo prior to his departure to Sydney. Ho returns to Palmerston at the end of the month. Mrs. G. Smith, who came to Wellington last week to attend the Reform League Conference, returned to tho soutli on Saturday. Mrs. and Miss Poison, who have been in Wellington- for tho conference, intend returning to Wanganui on Tuesday.

Reform League "At Home." Ono of tho results which have attended the holding of the Political Reform League Conference in Wellington, • and ono which it would appear is much appreciated by delegates, is that it has brought them into closer touch with those who are working for a common cause. To have been able to discuss political matters and political objects with one another, to have been able to listen to the debates in the House, to have met Ministers and mombers of Parliament as thoy have now done, has apparently enthused them afresh. The "at home" which wan held in honour of tho visiting delegates by the men's and women's branches of the Wellington Branch of tho New Zealand Political Reform League, in. the Sydney Street Schoolroom, on Saturday evening did much to make them better acquainted with one and was, in addition, tho first opportunity that somo of those prosent have had of hearing Ministers speak. Tho speeches were short, pithy, and interesting, and, in the intervals, a string band played selections of popular music. It must Tiavo been rather gratifying to the members of the women's brandies to have had their work recognised and spoken of as it was on Saturday evening, and to find t]j:it thoy were relied upon as being a strong source of support to the party. The hall was crowded, and tho .prevailing spirit was one of extreme cordiality and interest, alike in the speakers, the matters they discussed, and also in ono another. Tho interior of the room had been draped with quantities of flags, intermingled with' lycopodium, starred with yollow flowers, and tho stago had been decorated and furnished for the comfort of thoso occupying_ seats upon it. Included among these, in addition to the Prime Minister, the members of tho Cabinet, and Mr. Von Haast, wore: Mrs. Massey,'Mrs. J. P. Campbell, tho president of the Auckland Women's Executive, Mrs. Haslam, president of tho Womon's Branch in Christchurch, Mrs. Hadfield, president of the Wellington Women's Branch, of tho Political Reform League. Mrs. von Sturmer, of Auckland, and otlier delegates from tho women's branches. Mrs. Hadfield presented Mrs. Massey, on behalf of the Wellington Women's Branch of the Political Reform League, •with a bouguet of beautiful scarlet tulips and birch foliage, and Mrs. Hadfield herself received from the same source a bouquet of yellow azaleas and freesias, Mrs. Hawson making the presentation. Mrs. Massoy woro a gown of black velvet; Mrs. Campbell was in black ninon over white: Mrs. Haslam wore gray; and Mrß. Hadfield was in shot bluo.pnd gold silk, with an overdross of grey ninon. Mrs. James Allen was present, and was in a gown of palo mauvo ninon and embroideries; Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher woro black; Mrs. Pomaro was also in black; and Miss Fraser wore blue charmeuse. was laid in the adjoining room, the tables having been decorated with spring flowers, and dancing' till midnight ended an exceedingly pleasant evening. Wellington Bowling Club. A great many people wcro prosent on Saturday for the opening day of tho Wellington Bowling Club, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent by enthusiasts of tho game. Tho president, Mr. D. M'Lean, made the opening speech, and Mrs. M'Lean threw ,_tho jack.: Tea was served in tho pavilion, tho tables having been dccorated with red aliomones, geraniums, and-white flowers, whito and red boing tho club colours. Tea was in charge or, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Salek, Mrs. A. Hamilton, Mrs., O. Smith, MiBS Siovwrigbt, Mißs Moate, and Miss Hill. Among those present woro: Mrs. and Miss Call, Mrs. Siovwright. Miss M'Callum, Mrs. Cohen, Mrs. Cane, Mrs. J. Blundell, Mrs. Moult, Mrs. Reading, Mrs. Magnus, Miss Barron, Mrs. Joffory, Mrs. Jackman, Mrs. M'Eldowney, Mrs. Rishworth,, Mrs. Hollard. Star Boating Club Opening. Saturday was a day of many events in the sporting world, and among tho clubs that celebrated their opening for the season of whatever game or sport they followed was the Star Beating Olub. Many visitors were present to watch the various racing evonts, and the boating sheds, with flags flying in the breezes and a band stationed in'the lower part of the building, presented quite a festive appearance. Tea was laid in tho club-room upstairs, tho table decorations being of bluo hyacinths and whito lilies, tho club colours. Among those who gave activo assistance in the mattor of the tea arrangements wero: Mrs. Bridge, Mrs. Bayfield, Mrs. Holmes, Misses liaise (2), fientley (2), nnd Mack. The Minister for Marine, the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher, and Mrß. Fisher were present during tho earlier part of the afternoon.

11l the report of St. James's bazaar at t'ho Hutt, which appeared in Saturday's issuo, tlio name of Mrs. Harris (in the list of stallholders) should 1 be read as Mrs. Norris (guild. stall), and Mrs. Jones as Mrs. Jarman. In connection with the - Miss Wilkina was successful in winning_the large doll competition, and Mrs. Hayward and Miss Moses each won the small doll competition. In tho flour-bag competition (article to bo made from flour-bag), Mrs. Harto was the winner with a baby's bonnet, and Miss H. Cameron with a tea-oosey. As showing tho possibilities of this competition, a Wellington lady exhibited some beautiful articles, about eighteen in number, made from a flour-hag. It is understood that- these will be sent to tho Auckland Exhibition. Among those present at the bazaar were: Lady Hector, Mrs. V. Riddiford, Mrs. T. M. Wilford, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Hollis, Mrs. ilairo, Mrs. JS. Hector, Mrs. Tread well, Mrs. Coverdale, Miss M'Lean, Mesdames Barber, Adams, Mason, Ilursthouse, Gordon, Brown, Reeves, Malcolmson, Jollicliffe, and others.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Miriam Domuth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Demuth, of Kinjaroy, Queensland, lato of Longrcach, to Mr. W. J. Anderson, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Anderson, of Hastings. Miss E. Hirschberg (Mastorton) is the guest of Mrs. Bmtow; • Mrs. Rocd, wife of Mr. J. R. Reed, K. 0., left Auckland' on Thursday for Wellington. Sho is accompanied by Mr. Reed.