SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1886, 22 October 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I

To Awamutu Wedding. Tlio wedding took place in St. Patrick's Church, To Awamutu, last Thursday of Mr. E. A. Cox, sccond son }\- Box, of Rotorangi, and Miss Kathleen M'Govern, fourth daughter of Mr. F. M'Govern, of Greenmeadows Estate, To Awamutu. The Rev. Father Lynch, assisted bv Fathers Brennan and Torney, _ conducted the service, the church having been beautifully decorated for the occasion by. the friends of the bride. Wanganul Women's Reform League, The secretary of the Wanganui branch of the Women's Political Reform League writes that the usual monthly meeting of the branch was held on Monday afternoon in, Dustin's Rooms, over forty members being present. Mrs. I). G. Poison, vice-presi- i dent, occupied the chair, as 'Mrs. Liffiton, the president, was still indisposed. After tho usual business had concluded, Mrs. Poison and Mrs. , Suisted, the dclogates to the conference : in Wellington, gave a detailed account | of what had happened during their visit. Much information had been gleaned by them, and should bo of good uso to the branch in its future work. Mrs. Suisted s-polto of the extreme courtesy extended : to Mrs. Poison and herself by the mem- I bers_ of tho Wellington branches. She specially mentioned the opportunity given them by Mrs. Moorhouso of visiting the Convalescent Homo in Oriental Bay, with its beautiful sun room, built in memory of tho late Mrs. A. K. Newman, and she strongly advised any members to pay it a visit when in Wei- : lington. The meeting of so many dele» pates from various parts of tho Dominion, all anxious to nelp in the reforms ! that are of benefit to women and children (stated the speaker) gavo impetus to the work, and fresh energy for ] helping on tho party. A cosy tea and n few items of music brought the meeting to a close. Sever. 1 ;! now members i enrolled during tho afternoon. : i Canterbury Women's Club. j Tho Canterbury Women's Clttb was , successfully launchod on Saturday night ( in Christchurch. Tho club-rooms, in tho Grand Theatre building,' were crowded with ladies, and there v-cro several gentlemen visitors. Mrs. Bradney Williams, vice-president*, in tho aWneo ) of the president, Dr. Alice Morland, presided. In her speech Mrs. Williams 1 briefly outlined tho history of the club. Tho originators of tho idea, she said, were Miss B. E. Baughan, Miss Ool-horne-Veel, and Miss Jessie Mackay. On May 7 the first meeting was con-y-cued to consider tho question of forming a club in Christchurch, and a Provisional Committeo was appointed to investigate its possibilities. At a second meeting of members, held on September 1, the Provisional Committee reported that its labours were comploted. The Canterbury Women's Club was now an . accomplished fact, with suitable premises, rules, a. constitution;, a Club Committee, and all other machinery accessary for its. successful working. It was hoped that it would prove a focus for the women of Canterbury, a centre of cujfcuro and progress, and a neutral ground whero women of divergent : views and varying interests might meet to learn a larger toleranco and to ac- i quire a wider outlook on tho world. It was hoped that tho club would coordinate all movements in which women wero concerned, but would itself belong to none. For this reason tho club expressed no opinions and _ took no part . m any controversial subjects. It-was. intended to arrange ior lectures and discussions on practically all subjects of interest to women, from the study of ] social work, education, and domestic ; science to such matters as gardenings , art in dress, and current events. For ( those who wish to specialise, or acquire a fuller intimacy that could lis gained from lectures, circles will be formed for q consistent study of _ certain _ subjects. This was already being done in respect of tho drama, literature, music, and such, subjects. Another featuro would be the reception of women of distinction who passed through the city. In this connection Madamo Clara Butt had been elected the first- honorary member of tho club. The Mayoress. Mrs. H. Holland, formally opened tho club, which is starting with a membership of 222. The literature circle (there are several, as has already been mentioned) will be under tho guidanco of ; Miss Jessie' Mackay, Miss ColboraeVeel, and Miss E. B. Baughan, Mrs. Bernard Trapp, who has been staying at Soatoun, returned to Carterton on Saturday. Mts. Heard has accompanied Colonel Heard' ou hi 3 visit to the South. A private cable from London advises tho death of Mrs. Leatham, wife of- Dr. Leatham, u'ho, with his family, is now in England. Mr. and Mrs. F. Armstrong aro in Napier $ot tho bliow. Mrs. Lan Duncan is returning to Wellington from England by the Arawa, due hero about tho third woek in November. The engagement is announced of Miss Evelyn Collie, third daughter of Mr. G. H.' Collie, to Mr. Came Bidwill, son of Mr. John Bidwill, of Pihautea, Featherston. Mrs. H. H. Beetham (Brancepeth) is visiting Wellington. Miss Efßio Chalmers intends leaving to-morrow on a visit to Wanganui. Mrs. M. C. Keane arrived in Wellington yesterday from Christchurch, stud is tho guest of Mrs. Henry, Tho Terrace. ' The High Commissioner for New Zealand and Miss Mary Mackenzie aro to ' bo the guests of Lord Strathcona at his ' Glencoc seat, writes a Loudon corres- ; pondent of September 11. They jour- , tiey to Scotland to-morrow. Misa Mackenzie has made a good recovery from ' her severo attack of scarlet fever and ' sho is now able to go about again. | Miss Marjorio Day (Auckland) has been cast for tho part of Jc-nny Blush- 1 ford in Mr. Itudyard Kipling's "The ' Harbour Watch," which is to bo pro- 1 duced at the Royalty Theatre, London, J presently, in association yritli Mr. Har- ' wood's "Interlopers." In "Tho Har- 1 hour Watch" tlio New Zealand lady 1 will play with Messrs. Luke Forster, G. 'fully, Lawl'ord Davidson, Campbell Gullan, and W. Lennnon Wardo. 1 Mrs. 11. Scott, mother of tho late Captain Scott, tho Antarctic explorer, arrived in Melbourno last week from , London by tho R.M.S. Moldavia. Sheleft by the steamer Loongana in the afternoon for Hobart, where she will be guost of tho Governor and Lady Ellison Macartney at Government House for some months. Lady Ellison Macartney is a, daughter of Mi's. Scott. Tlio latest Hairdressing Stylos will bo seen at tho linces. 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Biblc-in-Schools, A Port Chalmers correspondent writes that -at a meeting of tiio Port Chalmers W.C.T.U. a resolution was passed in favour of tho Bible in State Schools League. At a meeting of t'lio Women's League for Biblo in State Schools, he'd at Napier, representing 2850 women members of- the leaguo in Napier, Hawke's Bay, Waipawa, and Paliiatua electorates, a resolution was passed stating that tho question of Biblo in State Schools can only bo settled by tho Referendum. Ferryside Croquet Club. Tho Ferryside- Croquet Club held its annual meeting at Day's Ua.v last Saturday, when tho usual routine business was transacted. Tho retiring president, vice-presidents, and committeo wore reelected. On account of the bad weather prevailing on tho last two Saturdays, it had been impossible to have a formal opening day, but at tho conclusion of the annual meeting, Mrs. Geddis, tho president, in a. neat little speech , declared the season open. The members can therefore commence play as soon as tho weather clears -up, without waiting for any further formalities. Tho club's finances aro sound, and tho membership is still at a good level. During, tho season, trophies wero won by Miss Bodmin, Miss Bentloy, Miss Zohrab, Mr. White-house, and Mr. Mabin (who won tho club's championship). A progressive euchre party was held last week in Messrs. Gamble and Creeds' tea-rooms, in aid of St. Joseph's Orphanage, Upper Hutt. It was very enjoyable and. successful from every point of view. Tho ladies' first prize was won by Miss Berry, and the gentleman's by The consolation prizes' "wero awarded to .Mrs. Fisli and Mrs. Reynolds, Miss Graham, and Mr. Brown winning tho booby prizes. The success attained from tho preparations for tha Scalp, Hair, and Skin, manufactured under Miss Milsom's supervision, after 16 years of experience, has resulted in positiVo cures for Danaruff, Irritation of tho Scalp, Falling Hair, and Grey hair. Fullest information given gratis to country clients, including home treatment. Preparations promptly mailed anywhere. Latest Hair Dressings. Only the very best Hairwork of every description. Shampooing. Face Massage. Electrolysis. Clipping; and all treatments. MiBS Mil-som, King's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's), Willis Street, \ Wellington. Telephone 814. j ELECTROLYSIS. Tho only permanent euro for the removal of superfluous hair. This can only bo performed by an -expert. Consult Mrs. Ilaybittle, long and .favourably known for all treatments. No. 268 L-ambton Quay (over Orr, chemist). Telephono 1594. —Advt. i