SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1889, 18 October 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Muslo and tho Children. About three thousand Bchool children attended at tho Town Hall, Auckland, on Wednesday, when an organ recital was given by the Oity Organist (Mr. Maughan Bariiott). It iB a condition of tho gift of tho grand organ to Auckland by Mr. Henry Brett that four free recitals shall bo given to tho citizons of Auckland yearly, and it was felt by tho Mayor and members of the City Council that no hotter means of inaugurating tho serioa could be adopted than by ontortaining tho senior scholars of tho city schools. The City Organist had arranged an educational and popular programme. Among his opening numbers wore Mendelssohn's "War March," Lemare's "Andantino," selections from "Faust," a minuet, "Docchoriilt," nnd ono of Bach's gavottes. Tho audience appeared to be enthusiastic, and applauded freely, particularly when Mr. Barnett gave some selections from national airs. On leaving tho hill, at the conclusion of the recital, three thousand children or thereabouts were to be soon with buns in their hands.

Mrs. John Dunoan returned to Pioton yestorday from her visit to Wellington.

Lady Clifford arrived in Wellington yesterday from the south.

Dr. and Mrs. Nairn left by the Mapourika yesterdayj for Piotoil.

Mrs. Eardley Reynolds left Wellington last evening on ; her return to Christchuroh.

Mrs. R. Maunsell (Tenui), who has boon spending a few days in Wellington, leaves to-day for Napier, where She will be the guest 'of her sister, Mrs. Avery.

Miss K. Bunny returns to Ahiaruhe to-day from a visit to Wellington.

Mrs. Lane (Christchuroh) is visiting ■Wellington.

Mrs. J. Mill (Port Chalmers) left Wellington yesterday for Sydney.

MJsb Reynolds arrived! in Wellington yesterday from Dunedin. It is Miss Reynolds's intention to leave early next year for London and Paris.

Mrs. Heaton, of Ridgeside, Lower Hutt, left for the south On Tuesday night, and intends being away some weeks. ' ■

Jlisß Tabarfc (Christchuroh) is spend; iiig a fow days in Wellington, and is staying at Miss Malcolm's*

Mr. and Mrs. S. Bolton, and the Misses Bolton, of Ooto, Pahiatua, left London on October 8 on their return to Now Zealand. Tlioy are expected to reacli Wellington about the tniddlo Of November.

Mrs. 0. Johnston (Ohriatchuroh) is in Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Buohanan, Mw. Pi M'Laren, and Miss M. M'Laron, all of Masterton, are amongst the visitors at the Empire Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Aldral and Mr. and Mrs. Hoadley (Napier) are. staying at the Hotel Cecil.

Staying at tie Hotel Windsor are Mrs. Douglas (Masterton), Mrs. and Miss Blabislon (Oiaki), and Mrs. Lorrimcr.

Among tie risitors staying st tho Grand Hol-sl sre Mrs. H. Landheimer (London), sad Mrs. B. L. Law (Christchurch).

The laying of the last brick of lona College (Hawke's Bay) was performed by Mr. Hugh Campbell, of "Breadalbane," on Wednesday afternoon, quite a number ,oi people being present at- the ceremony. The principal of the new collego, Miss Fraser, is expected to arrivo in Wellington to-day by the Rimutaka from England, where she had gone to engngo her teaching staff. During her stay in Wellington sho will bo the guest of Miss Paterson.

An elooutionary recital given by Mrs. Martin Williams and her pupils will take place in tho Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall on Wednesday, October 22. An interesting progranimo of recitations, monologues, and dialogues, with sovoral character sketches has beon arranged j nor Will it be devoted entirely to elocutionary items, as variations are provided in tho form of dances and songs. Mrs. Williams herself contributes a recitation, "In An Indian Garden" (Edwin Arnold), and a character sketch from tho sleeping sceno of "Macbeth."

A meeting of tlio Refreshment Committee of the Boys' Institute Bazaar and Pageant was hold in tho Mayor's room of the Town Hall last evening) tho Mayoress (Mrs. J. I'. Luko), convenor of tho stall, presiding. About CO committeo members wore present and matters were reported to be progressing satisfactorily. It was - decided that everyone should wear white dresses,' with littlo caps and aprons of white spotted uiublin, and it can bo imagined that a very fresh and dainty appearance should bo secured. Tlio floral decorations will bo of Japonica, and on Monday a boo of workers will moet at Mrs. J. P. Luko's rosidenco for the purpose of making these protty flowers. People anxious to assist tho Refreshment Committee with money or goods may send thorn either' to tho secretary, Miss Bock, or to Mrs. Luke (convener).

In ft great 'many oasos Greyness of tho Ilatr can be cured by timely treatment. Mrs. Kolleston has speoial courses {or tho treatment of Groy Hairs from Ono Guinea.'

Violets arranged In dainty posies or pretty Violet boxes; delightful gifts for frionds; delivered or mailed anywhere in Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, SG Willis Streot.—Advt.

A 6hort term cookery class, consisting of ono demonstration and six practical lessons will commenco next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Gas Company's demonstration room. This class is boing held under tho auspices of tho Young Women's Christian Association with aMrss Heiishilwood aB teacher. Tho fee for enrolment in this class, which is opon to non-members, will bo three shillings. Intending students should givo in their names at onco to.tho Y.W.C.A.,' Fowlds's Buildings, Manners Streot. i Tho Secretarial Department of tho National Young Women's Christian Association announces tho second session of tho training school for secretaries and honorary workers,, which will opon on November G in Sydney. Tho lectures will bo given at the National Headquarters, aild students will bo accommodated m tho home of tho Y.W.C.A. Tho service at tho Young Women's Christian Association to-morrow afternoon will bo conducted bv tho llov. G. Knowles Smith. Every young woman will bo welcomo' at this service and at tho strangers' tea following.