SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1927, 9 December 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Back-blocks Nursing Fund of St. John. The fund which has been started for tho maintenance of a certificated nurse to work among the families of settlers in tho back;blocks, under tho auspices of the organisation of St. John, is steadily increasing, and it is hoped that a skilled hush nurse will soon bo appointed to a district approved by tho Department of Health'." Among tho latest subscribers is Mr, A. E. G. Rhodes, Knight of Grace of tho Order of St-.' John of Jerusalem, who has forwarded a chcquo for £5 ss. to tho local lion, treasurer of the St. John Ambulance Association, in aid of tile Bush Nursing Fund, and the following additional snbv seriptions arc also acknowledged:—Mr. Justico Chapman, £1 is,; Archdeacon Harper, 55.; Mrs, C. 15, Wall, £1 la. (per Mr. A. J. Brndoy) ■ Mr. C. Carter, 10s.; Mrs. Alfred Bradcy, 10a.'; Mr. Reginald Wall, Ss.; Mr. W. N'. Stace, 55.; and Mr. C. Jacob, 2s. Further subscriptions or donations may bo sent to Mr. W: B. Fisher, Esquire of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (George Street), who has been authoriscd by tho Chapter of St. John to inaugurate tho busli nursing scheme. The fund has already reached nearly £80. Wanganui Shakespearean Club Night. On Saturday evening. December 6 the Wanganui Shakespeare Club gave another of their delightful evenings in tho Assembly Hall, Girls' College, when "You Never Can Tell," bv Bernard Shaw, was read. Those taking part were: Mrs. Ramsay,' Misses O'Brien., Alexander, and Downcs, Messrs. J. II Kcesing, P. H. Bell, T. P. Williamson' G. Hutchinson, J. B. Rcid, and A. T. Long. The whole piece was well sustained, cach one making a clear jxirtrayal, and bringing cut tho humorous parts with good effect. The halt was filled with a very appreciative audience. After tho performance, tho members of the club, about thirty, Were entertained 'at supper in the college by Miss Cruickshanks, and a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded- to that lady for ■her kindness. In addition, an expression of good wishes to Miss Cherritt, 'who leaves on a trip to England next week, was expressed. Tho assemblage broke up, after a very pleasant evening, by singing "They Ai f e Jolly Good Fellows."

"Annual Break-up." The annual "break-up" and distribution of prizes of Mrs. Frank R. JohnStone s pupils, took place at her residence, 6!) Majoribanks' Street, on Saturday evening, most of tho pupils performing.. -Mr. W. Beauchamp-Platts presented tho_ prizes, which were won by the following pupils Senior division: first prize, Miss Klsie Kinvig; second prize, Miss .Dora Johnstone; theory: Miss Eileen Atkinson; special, Miss L. Findlay; special, Miss Dorothy Jiudd. Junior division: School children's prize, Miss Hasel WiiHis; seal»s and exercises, Master Frank Grady. At the conclusion; Mrs. Johnstoun was presented by her pupils with a liandsomo embroidered cloth, in appreciation of the interest taken in them during the year. Many parents wore present' Mr. J. B. Findlay niade the presentation on behalf of the pupils.

Sunshine Cuiltl. Garden Party. , The Wellington, South-Sunshine Guild Acid, their annual garden party op Saturday attornOnn. Owinsf to the* fact that iUrs. Barnard was unable to lend her grounds to tho guild, as she lias dens on former occasions, it was held in Mrs Christie's grounds at 28 Russell Ten-?c* Jhe day was delightful, sunshine holding full, sway, and the northerly wind being cut off by the trees on that side ot the garden,. A sweet stall, where cmjol drinks and flowers were also on sale, was placed 011 a- good vantage spot, hud 011 the lawn was a fancy stall with a good display of cushions, pillow-shams, linen goods, etc. A plain stall was also well supplied with plain sewing and dolls. 111 these degenerate days, however, dolls do not appear to sell so well,, or at least thoy did not on Saturday, and one of the stall-holders was despairingly asking, "Were tho children all grown up?" On the lawn wore seats, a tablo containing both a Braille machine for embossing far the blind, and a writing frame like those used by tho students in the Jubilee Institute, Auckland. As cue of the most important objects of the guild is to give as much brightness to those who are shut- from the. light of the sun, a donation is sent each year to "Channels of Blessing," a bi-monthly paper circulated free of charge to tho blind. Amongst present 011 Saturday wero four Hind ladies, the guests of the guild. The refreshment tables were'decorated with yellow and white, the guild colours. All tho members of the guild were dressed in white with yellow ribbons. • Amongst those present were friends who had kindly come from both Te Arc and Thorndon. 'Tho objects for'which the members have worked since Easter were the Boys' Rescuo Home, Lower Hntt, and the Fresh Air Fund, London, and both will receive a small donation. Archdeacon Harper gave a short, address explaining the ■objects, of the Ilescuo Home, and told his hearers ho>v handicapped they were for funds. 'J he Boy Scouts gave valuable services in prrparing for tho sale and in clearing up afterwards. Tho stalls were in charge of tho followingßefreshments, Misses Barnard, Dorothy Startup, Gitlia Preston, Ida Ilollis, Phyllis Butler;' plain and dolls stall, Misses C. Sparrow, Preston, N. Sparks, B. Christie, £J. Brew 11; fancy stall, Misses Sparrow, Doris Jones, Klsie Marshall, Hetty Christie; sweets, Misses Ilollis, Ida 'smith, Enid D'Emden, Thelimi. Lnnglmrst, bora Andrews, Annie, Bennett. Competitions: Doll and pillow-shams, Miss Swain The doll was won by Miss C.. Butts and the pillow-shams by Miss Svilli. 'cos: Master J. Christie. Mrs. Christie was cordially thanked by the guild for her kindness in lending her grounds that afternoon.

Feilding Notes. Mrs. L. Gorton is staying in Wellington. Miss Bruce lias returned from Pal. mcrston. Mr. Horroeks is an inmate of n private hospital in Palmorston. His many friends will 'he pleased to hear he is making satisfactory progress. Mrs, Carr has gone south. Miss Willis (Greatford) was the guest of Mrs. Guthrie ior the races. Mrs. Nei'll has gone to "VV-oi'iriptoii. Mrs. Cart.y 1 has gone to Svdu.'v. Mrs. Glasgow (Kangiora)* who Ims been staying with friends in Marton and I'eiltimg, has returned to her home. Tho' weather was miserable for races, and everyone wore tailor niaucs and heavy coats. .Among those present were: Mesdames Willis, Hallldrty, Horroeks, Roberts, Walker, Long, Bailev. limes (Palmorston), Stewart, Fitzh-'vi bert, Bull, Lawson, Carr, Haugitt, Gorton, Goodbehere, Burnett, Jones, and many others. Mr. and Mrs. Biundell and family lia\e lctc 1' eilduig, nnd have gone to live in New Plymouth. Tiiev will bo much .missed. . *