SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1878, 11 October 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Rcoeption In tfio Concert Chamber. A reception, organised by tho musical . Bociotios of Wellington to welcome Madame Clara Butt and Mr. ICenncrley Bumford on their return visit to New Zealand, was held in the Coricort Chamber of tho Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Many people wcro coming and going during tho afternoon, far too many to presont to the guests of honour and quite a number contented' themselves with l watching proceedings from the vantage point of tho gallory. A trelliswork of lycopodium at the entrance to tho chamber, and bowh of rhododendrons intermingled with palms, formed tho decorations. Madamo Clara Butt woro a black satin tho jacket opening over a bodice of ivory net and laco, and a wido blaok hat swathed with blue and finished with pink rosos at the side. Diamond ornamonts woro also Worn. 'Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher and the Mayor and Mayoress woro among those who were presont. A string band stationed behind tho scenes played delightful musio. Australian-New Zoaland Wedding. At St. Patrick's Church, Goolmangar, 011 Wednesday, September 17, the wedding took placo of Miss Ellen. Patrioia (Nellie) O'Keefo. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Keefo, of "Aintroe," Goolmangar, to Mr. Francis Harold Johnston, sccond son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jonnston. of Auckland, Now Zealand. The Nuplial Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Maguiro, who also officiated at tho marriage coramony. Tho brido, who cntored tho church on her father's arm, was attired in ivory satin made with a demi-train. Over a coronet of orango blossoms she woro an embroidered veil, lent by an old family friend. .Her shower bouquet, together with a bangle, were the bridegroom's gifts, Tho only bridesmaid was Miss Mary O'Keefo, wearing a silk striped ninon, and a largo picture hat, garlanded with sweet peas. Mr. J. Egan was best man. After tho wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left for Brisbane, the bride travelling in a tailored coat and skirt with a white .felt hat.

Women and Humanitarian Laws. Our Auckland correspondent writes that humanitarian measures which I liavo becomo law since tho women, of New Zealand were given the vote were mentioned by Mrs. Pudnoy, president of tho W.C.T.U., to tho women assembled in tho Albert Hall, Auckland, on Wednesday to commemorate the granting of that vote. Some of the most important measures, sho said, were tho Infant Life Protection Act, tho Aot to regulate the' adoption or children, tho Industrial Schools Act Amendment, the' Juvenile Smoking Suppression Act, and the Servants' ltegistry Act. The Shop Assistants Act —which safeguarded tho interests and hoalth of shop girls and bettered the conditions under which they worked — and tho Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act—which granted an equal standard of morality, divoroo for (n) wilful desertion for live years, (b) for habitual drunkenness: and faiiuro to support a wifo, (c) for cruelty—were both measures vitally important . to women, and these . had - como into being since 18931.' also the Criminal Code Aineiidmerit' 1 in the direction 'of purer morals, and an Act enabling women to.'receivo compensation for slander, without .proving special damage, which had been productive of much good. Everyone realised the benefits conferred on woman by tho summary legal Separation Act, while tho Factory Act recognised the principle of equal pay for equal work, and tho Old Ago Pensions Act acknowledged tho principle 01 the economic partnership of husband and wifo with regard to education and admission to practice of tho higher paid professions, Some splendid laws had been passed. Women could now practiso tho law, and technical schools giving' equality of opportunity to both sexes had been established. The Destitute Persons' Act. 1910, and tho Legitimation aot, 1908, had both improved matters in regard to family life, and the Wioowa Pension Aot of 1911, which granted a small pension to widows who ftavo a child or children born in New Zealand, had relieved many casos of necessity. Tho Crimes Amendment and tho First Offenders' Probation Acts had gone a loug way towards helping on tho young people who • camo within their scope. "Women," concluded the speaker, "were not concerning themselves with polities to tho neglect of their homes, but to protect them. Much had been done for the protection of their homes and children, Dut much Temained to be done. What was wanted was free representation in Parliament. Onthetwentioth anniversary of the granting of tho suffrage it behoved them to malio a big effort to have this dosired amendment in tho Franchise Act passed."

Protection of Woman. A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. A. 11. Atkinson preßided. Others present were: Lady Stout, Mesdames G. Ponsonby, D. M'Laren, J. Kirkcaldie, Miss Stewart, and Alias Parlane. Numerous oases that had been undergoing investigation were reported on, and it was decided to give help where necossary. Tho following subscriptions were acknowledged:—Mrs. H. D. Bell, £2 25.: Lady Stout. £2; Messrs. George and Korsley, £1 Is.; Mr. E. Tregear, £1 Is.: Mrs. J. M. Riohardson, os.; Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, Gs.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Matthews (Lower Valley) are in town for tho Clara Butt concerts, and aro staying at the R-oyal Oak.

Mm. F. W. Ruthorfurd (Wairama Downs, Tuakau) has been visiting Wellington, aud intended leaving for tho south last evening.

Mrs. H. C. L. Robinson (Masterton) left Wellington on Wednesday on a visit to relatiycis in the south.

Mr. and Mrs. 0. Matthowa (Kokotau, Lower Valley) are visiting Wellington, and are staying at tho Royal Oak.

Mrs. G. Humo intends returning to tho -Wairarapa to-day from hor visit to Wellington.

Captain and Mrs. Mmiro, who have sold their house in Abel Smith Street, intend taking a house at Hataitai. Mrs. Munro lias just roturned from a visit to Duncdin.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Monrad (Palmorston North) are visiting Wellington, and arc staying at tho Royal Oak.

The doath ocourrcd at noon on Thursday of Mrs. William Blundoll Strong, of 44, Hawkor Street. The decoaswl lady, who had only been niling a few tveoks, was tlio youngest daughter (Elsis) of th 9 Rev. 11. B. Rod,stone, for many years minister of tin United Methodist Froo Church, formerly situated in Courtonay Place, and nieco of Sir. William Redstone, of Wellington. Mrs. Strong was 35 years of ago.

A provod ouro for Dandruff is foun 1 in Virginian Hair and Scalp Food. Mr.i. RoUeston rooonunonds this remedy, which hsj booooM Fsnmri&Mj sejuslwv*

Wants of Women, Matters relating to women were dis* cußsed at a meoting held in Auckland on Wednesday, under tbo auspices of the W.C.T.U. to commomorato the anniversary of tho granting of tbo voto to Now Zoaland women. Tho following! resolution was unanimously adopted:—< "That this meeting desires to draw aU. tontion to tho fact that, while tho masculine ideal of woman demands purity,, tho laws which liavo been placed bjj, men on tho Statute Book ot tho Do-' minion prescribe for offences againstfj the person and purity of girls andj women a scalo of punishments which; are not only much lighter than,tliosa prescribed for offences against property,but which aro in many cases quite in« adequate for tho protection _ of thatf which men profess to prize in, women* Wo therefore urge that such amend* mentß of the Crimes Act bo made byj Parliament at tlio earliest opportunity a3 will raise tho , ago of consent to 2l\ years, and provido adequate puniehv mcnts for offences against tho porsoW and purity of girls and womon." ; Other resolutions to tho effect thatt steps bo taken to remove all artificial; disabilities imposed by law upon womenwere and a message of sinceroj sympathy with tho women of England who are labouring to obtain tho vota was drawn up and delivered to tho sec' retary to bo forwarded.

Y.W.C.A. Notes. Tbo Rev. J. Gibson Smith will lco turo in the Young Women's Christian Association Olub Boom, Fowld'a Buildins, Herbert Street,_ to-night at eight), O'clock, taking, for his subject "TonnW 6on, the Poet of Beauty, Love an<J| Truth." This lecturo should bo of great intorest to all, being given by 6uoh HI truo lover of Tennyson. j The servioe at the Young Womon'<4[ Christian Aseoeiatiou to-morrow Rftety noon will bo conduoted by the Rev. Hutson, who will also give the address. It will bo open to all young women, and any. girk away from homo will b« weloomo at tlio tea kiv social housj following. . . An interesting , report of tbo lastj year's work of tho local Y.W.O.A. is now in oourse of publication, ajid bo ready for circulation in a fow dit-vs, Copies of tho report may be obtained on application.

The engagement is announced of Misa Dora Shirtcliffo, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Q. Shirtcliffo, linabon Road, to Dr. H. D. > Robertson, of Stratford, second eon of Mr. Donald Robortson ■ (Publio Servioo Oommis-i sioner) and- Mrs. Robertson, Talaveraf Terrace. .

Mr. and Mtb. F. Dillon (Blenheim)] are . visiting Wellington,, and are stay-* ing at the Royal Oak. .

Mr. and Miss Seymour (Piofcon) attS at present in Wellington, and are tW guests of Mrs., Stowe.

Mrs. Stringer (Chrintohuroh) ia ing at the Royal Oak.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark (Grisboroo) mi. Miss Reynolds are visiting Wellington,' and are staying at tho Royal Oak.

Mrs. Wold and Mrs.. C. Tesohomnkei* Slruto (Blenheim) are visiting Welling-i ton, and are staying at Oaulfield House. llie friends or Mrs." S. R. Gylca, w"htf has been ■ ill while staying at' Napier (| will' be pleased to learn that she is now convalescing,

_ Miss Card, of Feathcreton, is stay*! irig at the Hotel Cecil.

Mrs. Howson and Miss Hooper lefS! Wellington for Sydney yesterday after*; noon.

Mrs. M. Edwardb (Auckland) and Mrs. Hastie (Hastings) are among tho latest arrivals at tho Hotel Windsor*'

Miss Smith, of tho Ladles' Golf Guh at Waipukurau, has been presented; with a handbag as a mark of appreciav tion for her services to the club.

Mrs. Vavasour was a passenger fori Wellington by tho Patcena on Thuw« day.

Miss Birch, general scorotary of tha Y.W.0.A., left Wellington by tho War-j rimoi on Thursday for Sydnev and Melbourhe. A largo liumbor of girls belonging to the association wero on. tho wharf to see her away, and Miss Birch was tho recipient of a huge bou*, quet of rosea and lilies of the valley) from .them.

At the close of her concert tour iri Dunedin and Invercargill, Madame Nor-\ dica and most of the members of he? concert party go on to Js.va and tlw. East, states a southern exchango.

Miss M'Dougall roturnod to yesterday from a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. T. R. Wnllaoo is donating sf' silver trophy to tho Wellington Nuru< inn Division for competition. Arrange meiits therewith will bo mado later on.

A dance organised by tho ladies oom< mittoo of the Wellington Cricket Asso< ciation for the benefit of tho asEoeia*; tion funds was held in tho Now Cwiturv Hall on Thursday epeniM. Iha; daiico was only ono way m wlnoh the ladies belonging to the association are assisting its finances, as, to wipe oui a dsbt a big art union lias been orga-. nisod, with very successful results as to tiio disposal of tickets, so far. Tlio Ml and tables were prettily decorated with tho club's odours-yellow an<J black. Tho oommittco consisted or Misses Sullivan, Mathews. Oarrigan. Newman, and Mesdames baunde Shields, and Miss J. Buohan (see -■ tary). Miss Dodds was tlio wncom-, panist. Mr. Fanning, of tiio Welling-, ton Cricket Association, speke a fewi. words on tho financial succoss ot the affair.

Two crowded steamers from tho Isla, of Man collided with othor vossols near tlio Mersoy bar, twenty miles from Liverpool, in a fog. There was much olann anions tho passengers, but no ono was iiw jured.

A Gloucester family of, nino escaped suffocation through a timely warning given by a eat of an outbreak of fire, Tho cat, forgotten in tho excitement, «a» rescued by a fireman.

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