SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2214, 29 July 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The True Liberals. The members of the Women's Political Reform League in Wanganui are taking a very'keen interest in political matters. At a meeting of the branch, Mrs. Suisted. laid stress on the point that tho Opposition Party should not be termed "Liberals." "We are the true Liberals," sho said. "We have the good of tho community at heart. Wo are not antagonistic .to Labour. On the contrary, .we are the friends of the working man, but wo are against tho Federationists. Although there has been no open statement that the Opposition are' in alliance with Labour, we know that it is a fact that tho party are keeping back candidates, and arc hoping to go into power on the Labour ticket. If the Opposition gets ■ into ; power on account of their alliance with 'the ' Federationists, Sir Joseph Ward will only be tho nominal head. He will bo under the thumb of the Federationists, and Mr. P.' C. .Webb will be Prime Minister." Ladles' Evening at the Commercial Travellers' Club. The ladies' evening that was given at tho Commercial Travellers' Club 'was one of the most enjoyable that has yet been, held there, and many ladies accepted the invitation to attend, so popular has this function become. Festoons and arches of flower-studded lycopo--dium. decorated the entrance hall, and the .staircase was banked with potplants and foliage: Tho whole of the club was thrown open, and quantities of flags draped the various rooms, making a, gay Setting for tho many pretty frocks that were worn.- After supper, dancing took place, and billiards for those who • were not so actively' disposed. An excellent programme of songs, recitations, comic sketches, and conjuring ' was given, and . Mr. W. puthio, the president, occupied the chair. Contributing to the programme were:' Dr. Norman Hales, with a "Dago" song, not given, however, in character. "Git Up, Napoleon I" was tho encore. Mi's. Exton sang, and was encored, as, indeed, were practically all the performers. Songs were also sung by Mr.. Wright, Mr. Eldoiv Moore, Mr. Richards, and Mr. Arthur, the latter giving a new, setting of "Blow, Blow, Thou Wintry Wind." Miss Segrief, Miss Sullivan, 'and Miss Van Staveren ivere also among the singers, and the accompaniments were played by Mrs. Montgomery. A comic sketch was given by Mr. Skipwirtli; Mr. Marcus. Marled told an amusing story, followed by "The Man from ■Maoriland," which delighted his audience; and Mr. Major fascinated everybody in a most tantalising manner by his 'wonderful feats with a handkerchief and a pack of cards. Tho outstanding performer of tho evening, however, was Mr. Swan, who convulsed tho audience with a parody of a Scotchman at a football match. lie was brought back to' tell more Scotch stories, and finally ho ended with a Harry Lauder song, "I'm Foo th' Noo." Dr. Hales concluded tho programme with Henry V's Specch, followed by Falstaff's soliloquy on "Honour," a somewhat unfamiliar role for him to.take at 1 least in Wellington. Tho Ifoii. W. F. Massey was present for a short time, and the Hon. A. L. ■Hcrdman and Mr. Guthrio \yerd also interested mombers. of the audience. . Mlramar Ladles' Golf Club. , A. match was played on the Miramar links on Monday between teams of twelve from tho Lower Hiitt and Miramar' Golf Clubs. The latter club won by nine games to three. Miss Hannay. beat Mrs. Wagg, Mrs. Ward beat Miss Foster, Miss Carter beat' Miss Matthews, Miss M. Wheeler beat' Miss Hayward, Miss Seed beat Miss Climie, Mrs. Firth beat Miss Parsons, Mrs. Holmes, lost to Miss Wilson.'Miss Didsbury lost to Miss Gambrill. Miss Turton lost to Mrs. Hayward, Miss Ward beat Mrs. Allan,' Mrs. Watkins beat Miss G. Foster, Miss Miller beat Mrs. Kirkcaldie. . . Palmerston Notes. The ohildren's fancy-dress ball in aid of All Saints' new church debt takes place this evening on an elaborate scale. Great intore'st' prevails, and substantial results are considered likely. 11l the judging, Mr. J. A. Nash, Mayor, will be assisted by a Christchurch lady and a lady from England. Supporters and friends of Miss Ellen Millar, the Carnival' Queen, who has recovered from her indisposition, entertained her last evening at' a "social" and dance. Mr. Justice Cooper and Miss Cooper are staying at the Hotel Windsor. They leave on Saturday for Aucklaiid, their future home. , 1 1 The members of tho English hockey team, which arrives in Wellington today, will be located as follows:—Miss (,'oates will liavo staying with her' Miss Gaslcill (captain), and Miss Wetherall; Mrs.- Miles will have Miss C. Smith; Mrs. J. Findlay, Miss Leacroft; Mrs. Matliew Holmes, Miss Lambey; Mrs. J. Peacock, Miss Lames; Mrs. Hiley, Miss Gatey; Mrs., W. H. Collins, the Misses Tuko; Mrs. F. Ward, Miss Robinson; Miss Mclus-Morgan, Mrs. W. Young; Mrs. Alfred Brandon, Miss Elwell; Miss liarcourt, Miss Burrough.; Mrs. T. Young, Miss O'Bryon-Hodge. Tlw 'Prime Minister is to receive the team' at the Parliamentary Buildings at midday. . • Mr', and Mrs. Jolin Studholme arrived in Wellington from' the south yesterday. The bachelors of Eketahuna arc giving a dance at the,'end of August. Mr.',and Mrs. H. A. Bunny (Ahianihe) arc visiting, Wellington for a fejv da.vs. • .■'... Miss Reynolds (Masterton) is visiting Wellington. At the Lower liutt Town Hall last evening, about 1-10 persons attended tlie long night "sodal" of tho White House Assembly. Mr. I l '. Ells acted as M.C., and Mr. F. l'ilcher presided at tho piano. A most enjoyable time was spent.—Pctone correspondent. For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Kolleston's is recommended. Spacious Private Kooms, Qualified Assistants, and i Personal Attention. 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