SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2157, 25 May 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Victoria League Annual Meeting, Tlio annual meeting -of the Victoria League is to bo held in the- Art Gallery, Whitmoro Street, on. Tuesday evening. Sir John Findlay will preside, and the spcakors- of tho evening will k>, in addition to tho chairman, General Sir lan Hamilton, G.C.8., D.5.0., X)r- Platt-s-Milla, who will speak upon tie Victoria lieaguo work, and Captain Hudson, wiio will tako' as his subject, military training. Tho report and balance-sheet will bo presented by tho Mayoress, Mrs. J, P. Luke, and the honorary secretary, Mrs. Chatficld. Members of t'he league end then friends are cordially invited to attend.

Wedding at Rev/a. ( The marriage took place at the residenco of Jfr. and Jits. J. Powell, "Maranoa," last Wednesday, of their eldest son, Mr. .Frederick Rodnctt Powell, to flliss.Mabel Beatrice Howard. Thcro ceremony was performed by tlw Rev. Mr. Cowan, of Huntervilk,. and only immetliato relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The bride, who was given away by her Ir-ot-lier, wore a travelling costuaio of mole-col-ourod cloth, with a brown hat trimmed with fur and tangerine flowers. Miss Lilian Howard was bridesniakl, and woro' a grey striped coat and skirt, with a brown velvet hat. Both brfdo ami bridesmaid carried a white prayer-book. Mr. Bates was the best maa. After tho ceremony, tho bridal party and guests were entertained at afternoon tea, and later Mr. and Mrs. Powell left. for the north. Wodtllng at Kingsdown. """"" The marriage took place at "Kiplw," King«down, on May 14, of Miss Cehstanco Daniel, eldest daughter of Mr. E. H. Daniel, to Mr. T. Simmons, of "Compstall," tho l?ev. I*. Wilson, of Albury, performing th.e eorenwny. Hie 'bride, who was given away by her father, woro a gown of ivory erc-pe de chine, and an embroidered tulle veij witli a wreath of orange blossoms. Shecarried a shower bouquet of wlttt-6 flowers and maidenhair foliage, and her only ornament was a gold 'necklet,, tho gift of the bridegroojii. Miss Helen and Miss Margaret Daniel were the bridesmaids, and woro pink frosks of Indian crepe with Juliet caps to match. They carried bouquets of pink flowers. Mrs. Daniel wore a gown of srfxe bluo brocho. Mr. G. Simmens was the best man. Tho bridegroom's gittg to ti-io bridesmaids wero gold frreoches and ■ pendants. Two-Garment Sooioty, Mrs. C. H.. Izard/lioa. secretary of the Two-Garment Society, reports a good year's work.. Tho distribution of garments lias taken place, and the following have been assigned parcels:— Aged Needy, Ohiro, Alexandra, Seamen's, Ecsciie Work, Levin. St. John's Women Association, St. Mary's, BU Peter's, St. Paul's, Charitable Aid, Convalescent, W.L10.A., St. Mm Ambulance, Presbyterian -Orphanage, Hospital, Home of Compassion, and Salivation Army. Private -eases were also helped. Tho vice-presidents are very grateful to their' associates for warm clothing, ,to many kind.friends in tho country for,knitting, U several easiness ; houses for. reductions in prices of- goods, and to Mr. R. Fletcher, s.nd Messrs; 'Watkins, Tyc-r, and Telaii for valuable help. Her Excellency Lady Liverpool was present at the distribution, and distributed 26 garments. The vice-presi-dents' ■ collections arc. as follow J. Ban-,- 110 now garments, MO worn; Miss Beauchamp, 26; Mrs. W. DliifldelL 53-190; Mrs. Bowerba.nL 30-35; Mrs! Bridge, 26-CO; Miss Chalmers. 64-60; Mrs. CJorrigan, 26: Mrs. H. Crawford, ■40-160; Mrs. Gibbs, 31-42; Mrs. H; Hall, 43-176; Miss Harding, 26-17 ; Miss Hunt, 69-73; Mrs. C. H. Izs-M, 376.699Mrs. Izott, 36-39; Mrs, E. Levvey; 5.3193; Miss- A. M'Gregor, 33-51; " MissM'lntosh, 43: Miss li, M'Lellari, 32-60; Mrs. ]'. Nathan, 53-87; Mrs. Peiisonby, 26-142; Mrs. H. Raw-son, 26-98; Mrs, C. J3. Russell, 26; Mrs. $tot-t, 36-28; Mrs. Tennant, 38-134: Mrs. T.'YdHUig, 34-37. ■■.••" Tho garments totalled 3?55. Miss Hampton (Mastftrkm) arrived in Wellington- on Saturday oa her return from. a visit to Nelson. The third of Mrs. Morton Clark's senior assembly dances was held in tho Goring Street Hall on Saturday evening, and was very successful. With plenty of partners, an exeojleflt floor aiid good_ music, all the requisites wore present'for an enjoyable evening's Miterlamment. Palms/autumn foliage, and holly berries were used for the decorations.

Miss Eva. Butts lias been spending some clays with Mrs. Mason at" Butt. Miss WolfT (Mnsterton) is visiting Wellington. ■ Mrs. M'Gregor, Miss M'Gregor, and Mrs. JSwcn M'Gregor (Hamilton) aro staying at Hikorangi. Sir James and Lady Carroll aro visiting To Arolia, after faiving spent several weeks at llotorua. Miss Belie Queree, the talented Wellington pianist, who has been studying with Carreno, and more recently' appearing professionally on tour in England ■ is to leave London for Wellington by the llotorua in August <sn a visit to her parents, iliss Qiieree intends to return to Great Britain. Mr. and Mrs. ,G. S. Clifford (brother and sister-in-law of Captain. Clifford, of the Ituapel'u), who have resided for "many, years in India, aro leaving for a. lengthy tour of Now Zealand with their children, with tho idea of settling owt: tliero finally (writes a London correspondent of last month). Captain Clifford, wlro has been ill, is progressing favourably, but is not guing oat witft the Itnapeliu this trip. Mr. and Mrs. Toogood ami Mr. and Mrs. Taylor (Hawkes Bay) arc on a motor tour of the South Island. Mrs. William Eattray (Auckland) has received a notification from Sir Herbert 0. l'orrott, -secretary-general of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, that she has boon elected an honorary Serving Sister tif the Order in recognition of her services to the Auckland Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association for the past 18 years. One other Auckland , lady has received; this distinction, Mrs. Smith, the lady superintendent of the Auckland urn-sing division, having been similarly honoured. For permanently removing superfluous hair, Mrs. Itollcston pnarantoes a cure in Kketrolysis, for which she holds tho highest diploma obtained in Boston, Lf.iS.A.; also medical references. Personal attention. 250 Quay. Telephone 1590.* For Weddings.—Appropriate .Bouquets for either largo or . Small WejldiEgs' are being continually designed, and embody the unique distinction of all Miss Hurray's creations. Flowers for all occa.eions forwarded to any part of tie JUo. minion by Miss Murray, viee-fiefcsj Florist, 36 Willis Street.-Advt. "NAZOIi" doesn't waste time nor drain your pocket. It. eases any cough or cold r|iiiclvly and safely. For df*Mttiiipftiw you can buy CO doses—and every dose is good.—Advt

At Newtwn Park. The fates wore indeed kind in giving the cadets a fine aftcniflon for tfie revioiv which was iioid at Newtowii i'ark on Saturday eftprnoon. Almost up to oiip o'clock tho question as to whether it Was going to be tine or to rain seemcd to hatii? in the balance, hut for once the weather god allowed tiiinacif to be propitiated. The afternoon turned out to be perfect, and crowds of people made their way to the park to ste lifivy tile ■cadets acquitted themselves I under tho eyes of Gcitcral Sir lan Jlamilton. How soft the ground was showed almost, as soon as tho cadots l'.ad gathered upon ; it, au-d in the march past tho salutiug base the rearmost comisa3iies imist have found it a vQty difficult thing to lift I their foot out of the slough through : which they iiail ,to pass. It would navo . pleased them, cauld thev lmve h-eard tlve approval which Was expressed on all sides for tlieir. niarcliing and es- ! jief:iali,v for tlicii- pJiyskal ciriH, wlticii , was very fine. ■ Needloss to say t],i«e were swanns of small bovs abo'ut who watched the review with oager and in some- cases ■ very envious eves. Ons small boy, on ueiiig asked what ho thought about itj replied with enthusiasm: "I think it perfectly lovely." Th-cn he added: "I'm joining the Boy Secruts very soott." As the boys were marching gaily away from the grounds after the review was over they had hundreds of their admirers strarming on the outskirts, and .also they had hardened, little scoffers who jeered-at them: "S'pt)se jo« thmk.yo-u're very fine now-, : don't yerP Yah!" With his silver cup ' in his hand the cadet could afford to igners his tormentor, whose eyes would in of his dou't-ea-re words, wst lingering!}' upon the other's' trophy. The presentation of the ladies' challenge caps for the best score made in the instruct io-nal practice sf the ftnnttal musketry course, the winners of wirieh will .hold them for one yc&v, was wade by General Hamilton, the recipients being greeted with cheers and .hearty clapping, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. S. D. Bf;ll, Mrs. Hordman, Airs. Fisher, Mrs. God'icyj ,aud the Mflyer and Mayoress were among those who wore present in the stands on Saturday afternoon, also.Lord and Lady Kelbnrn.

A Question: of Status, The gcinefal idea- amongst those who suffer from t'he "servant problem," and especially Australian women, scorns to be that domestic service should bo raised to tiio dignity of a profossioj) (writes a Msn-don correspondent). Australians in I London will be interested in the domestic side of the Welfare Exhibition at Ulyjnpia. Iμ the "Women's Kingdom" . w an "ideal registry office," run Tjy tho Domcstie Workers' Onion of Great Britain. Tho union demands for the domefitie servant seven conditions. Most ■si thcai are already tho conditions of cninloyment that ono comes across in the ordinarj- household. Fi\<? of thn union'sconditions are these-: A ouitiniutn wiiga of os. a week; minimum time "out,"' half a day each week and alternate Sundays from 3 till 1C- p.m.; not less than a fortnight's holiday a year on full pay: and the use of a bath. To the car of the Australian who has suffered from tho tyranny of the domestic in the CoinnjoiUfcaltb ail this sounds very moderate. : .

. Miss Tittcl Bruno is making arrangements with a London 'manager tc take several plays, in tvhieh she has been a groat success to Australia. . Recent wows from ;England st-ntes that ? Mrj Borii.ce Gawliner, w.Wellington, tho '"New Zealand Sifltlcui , ," whe Jms achieved such conspicuous success in Eisghr.d and Ireland, has just concluded a fert■jjight's eiigagemeiit at tho London Pavilion. He has an escclkntly-psiincd New Zeal-arid scene* as background, and while enchanting his audiences {vitii his won* dwfMLrfsistjing, goes through the preteiice of boiljitg «i'billy, aw) . getting breakfast in tho ojicii air