SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1901, 8 November 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

I Comforts for tho Special Constables. • Wellington citizens and Wellington women in particular havo been filled with admiration for tho way in which the special constables havo come forward to assist tho city, aad not only tho city but the country at largo in the disastrous time through wkichit is passing. Still more havo tphcy admired the courage they havo displayed in very trying and very dangerous situations, and tho endurance ana tho selt-restramfc which they displayed during tho attacks. Such conduct is not likely to bo quickly forgotten. Nor can it ho overlooked that many of these men havo coroo down at ■considerable self-sacrifice and much inconvenience to their own interests to assist in tho ma.int-on.aWM) of order and tho right of tho public to peaccahly carry, on its business, and it remains now for citizens to show in what way they can, their appreciation of the work of tli6 special eonstables. The women of tie city at least can do much to improve their conditions by sending to the barracks delicacies in tlio way of food, as owing to tho numbers that arp quartered there tho faro is very plain, and destitute of all thft pleasant little things that add sauce to the appetite. It- is quite possible that tobacco in any shape or form might not bo despised, and in any ca-so women's wits are quick enough to think of many ways in which a little more comfort might ho added to tho life they are at present living. To bo on guard all day, in tlio swirl pf the dust from the streets and tho wharves, is not tho pleas-antest way of spending the days, and has much monotony about it, A committee of ladies has already been formed to carry out some definite plan of providing the special constables with plcasanter fa-re, and they have arranged that Spiller's Hall in Boulcctt Street- will bo open on Tuesday morning from ten to twelve, when they will receive gifts ffttm all' who are interested in this matter. From there they will be sent to tho barracks, and care will be taken that all donors will receive their dishes and jars ajid baskets back again. Much, however, can ho done beioro that day bv -those who are anxious to do something to acknowledge the debt under which the city rests to tho special constables. They can send at once ta tho barracks.

Y.W.C.A.- WDtes. In connection with the Young Women's Christian Association's week of prayer, a collection of one penny is taken from every member. This "World's Penny" provides for tho upkeep of the World's Committee office at headquarters (London), for the secretaries and general staff, and for -expanses of literature and correspondence connected with this Work. Although tbo amount in IM2 received from tho incin-' bers all over the. world was £1301 odd, the work is continually growing as tho needs become greater, Mr, J. G. W, Aitken will give the address at tho Young Women's Christian Association to-morrow afternoon. This will bo the first .meeting of the Week of Prayer, which is to be from November 9 to 16, observed by all Y.W.C.A.'s throughout the world. The ir.ecting will bo held in the Y.W.C.A, Club lioora, Herbert Street (Fowlds's Buildings), and will commence at 4.15. A Picture Ball.

Quito a novel idea is the "Picture Ball," which tho Queen.has become patroness of ;■ ajiid ' which : will take placeat the Albert Hall on December 3, in aid of the invalid kitchens of London.

It is proposed to form processions representing pictures of various periods from tho Early Egyptian up to the present time. Fancy dresses have become an essential part of tho ordinary society woman's wardrobe, but fortunately wido scope is given in a picture ball, and many of those who have figured in the recent Albert Hall balls will bo ablo to Utilise their gowns. The Queen's Treasurer. . The Queen's treasurer, Mr. Alexander Nelson Hood, is of literary tastes, and is also an -experienced photographet; so lie is combining these' talents to prodiieo a history of Buckingham Palace from its earlio-t times. Their Majesties are very interested in this undertaking, and havo given Mr. Hood every possible facility for taking photographs and obtaining information. The book will not, however, bo in general circulation at first ; it will only bo published pr-i* vat&ly for Their Majesties arid their friends, though it is possible this rulo may bo relaxed later. Such a record would be very interesting to students of' hi-tory in general, and of old Londoji history in particular. Mrs. H. Low is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. S. Graham, in Diuiedin. Mr. and Mrs. H. Blundell have left Dunedin for Wanganui, whore their future homo Will bo. Tho matron of tho Hospital desires te acknowledge the following gifts Illustrated papers: Iter Excellency Liidy Liverpool, Mr. Baillie, Anonymous, Sirs-. Scott (Mirafnar), flirn Mrs. W. A. Kelly (Nairn Street). Flowers: Mrs. James (Melrose), Mrs. Pitts, Mrs. Coverdale. Old linen and books—Mrs. Fantham, and "Anonymous." Tli© annual sports of tlio 'Wellington Girls' College will bo held in the Collego grounds, Pipitc'J Street, nest Fri-, day. Dr.' and Mrs. Blackley (New Plymouth) havo returned from tlioir visit to England. . Tile engagement is announced of Miss D'ftbson, .daughter of Sir. J. H. Dobson, Alexandra, to Mr. W. A. llamann, Invorcargill. . Madame Gcn.ee, who lias been clected an honorary member of the Canterbury Women's Club, was entertained at the club on Wednesday, and a d»li-gnttuj afternoon was spent by those present-.

Mrs. A. Kayo, v.ioo-pre.'sidont pi tho recent national conference of Voting Women's Christian Assoc,iations of Australasia, held in Melbourne last ino»tii> returned t-o Cliristofcuich on Wcuucsday. Miss Eaplo? (Qtalri) is visiting Wellington. . Miss B. Way passed through Wellington on Thursday on her way from the King Country to Ghristohurch .to attend hoi- sister's wedding, -si-Inch takes placo shortly.

Tlio monthly mooting of the Wellington District W.C.T.U. was hold on Thursday afternoon ift tho Constabie Street ltooms, Mrs. Baxiill presiding. Letters relating to tho union's Work were rond and dealt with. It was decided to again dpu-ato £1 towards prices for the two hest essays by hoys aiid girls in Standards V and VI, on the lessons taught from the . Tempetanco wall-sheets in Newtown School. It woa (locidcd to wolcomo JohnstonWright after hor visit to England nt the next meeting «f tho iifuoii, ii.ud members and friends aro invitnd to ho present.

Miss Rcbeiios gives a demonstration of her Imperial system of dress-cutting' h'-' chart at tho Pioneer Club rooms OH Monday aftsrnoon.

A. woman's crowning glory is hor hair. If Npturo has proved niggardly to you, got one of Airs. Eolloston's i'l-ftnsforma-tioas, and yonr ap.neafaliQO will bo greatly euluuicod.' 1

t-adtes' Auxiliary of Y.M.G.A. The animal mooting of tho Ladies'Auxiliary of tho I'.JLC.A. was held- in the association rooms on Thursday After, moon, November 6, Mrs. Low, the preside nt, occupied tho ol'iair. The annual report stated that fch.oro were now 07, members on ilia roll, which meant an increase of 27 ,'fince last year. Several scipccssful stKiini gatherings have heeii. held during tho y-fi-a-r, also a sale pf work, which enabled tho auxiliary to pay over to tho association £125,' and still havo a. credit balance of £24 4s. Sd. Sir. Yaf.u.ey, tho general secretary, of the Y.M.U.A., ihanked the ladies heartily for their help., and .Mr. Falconer, 'tho treasurer, also sent a letter of thanks and appreciation, Tlio fa.llowing ladies vvero elected officers for tho ensuing year:—Son. president, Mrs, W. R. Williams; p-rosi-dei'ii, JkJJrt.. tow {ro-clecto.cU; vice-presidents, \lt»dam«3 Cldund, Ralph, mid Yamov; treasurer, Mjss Barnes (re-elected) j secretary,Miss Thompson. Annual College Sports. There was a largo gathering of par« c-nta and friends at tho Wellington Boys' s College yesterday afternoon, to witness tho annual athle-tie -BportSj and tljo grounds with their green lawn's and sloping banks ablaze in pfepes with searlot geraniums, made a pretty setting for tho gathering of people. Their Excellencies the Governor and tho Countesi of Liverpool were present, and Sis Excellency presented tho prizes at tho closa of tins afternoon; Tea, always a pleasant thing after some time spent in tho open air, was obtained in one of the college rooms. Her Excellency wore a tobacco-brown coat and skirt, with a, blue scarf and a small blue hat. Mrs.-' Firth was in white, with, a long velvet eo.at and wide white hat trimmed" with ■ black. Among those present werct Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Renner, Mrs. Gifford, Miss M'Lean, Miss Batbarn, Mrs. Litchfield, Miss Newman, Mrs. nncl Mis.i ■ Barron., Miss Warburtoii. Miss Edmondfion, Mrs. fcoicester, Mrs. and. Miss Field, the Hon. C. M. Luke, and Mrs. Luke, Mrs. T. Young, the Rev. Mr,. A skew and Mrs. Askew, Mrs, Mitford, Miss Rotlroitberg,. and many others.

Many people will bo interested tc learn that Miss Scmmervillo lias bought Day's Bay house, and intends to ostablisli tho Croydon Preparatory School ill its now home after tho Christmas holidays. It will bo difficult to find: a placo with more natural advantages. With closo upon five acres of grounds thevo should every inducement to: livo as much as possible in tho open a:ir, and sports of every description will received much encouragement. Another advantage is that tho boys will bo ablo to have plenty of sea balhiisg, since Pay's J3ay House is but a few yards away f'roft tho leach. Lima in such surrounds, sickness should be aji unknown guest at the Croydon School when establisfced in its new heme.

Mr. and Mrs.. Stephen Curtis, of Petono, Celebrated their silver wedding with a family reunion. _ Thoy received presents and congratulations from many, parts of New Zealand and Australia. Miss Lo Poor French (New South' Wales) is visiting Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Iked, who have taken a house at tho Hutt. ' ■ Mrs. Frewe-n-Thompson (Australia) U staying at Caulfield. House. Miss Mary Proctor is the guest of Sir. ami Mrs. Salmon., Fritz Street) Palinerston North. *