WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2256, 16 September 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OP INTEREST FROM FAR AND NM& j ■ " ■

| [Br Imogen."! E

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Reception for Miss Vialot Paget. Yesterday afternoon Mr. and . Mrs. ! Hugh Buckler (the latter being so well : known on tlio stage as Miss Violet '. Paget) wore "at homo" at the Empiro Hotel, and many Wellington peoplo were afforded the opportunity of meeting for tho first time these visitors who have : recently come to us from '.'the other side." "Welcomed by Mr. Westinacott, their touring manager, tho .guests made their way upstairs, where they were presented to Air. and Mrs. Hugh Buckler and various members of their company. Even the stare of a company on tour are sometimes slaves to time and tlio exigencies of rehearsals, and as a consequence the reception hour, from three to four, passed very quickly by. Tea and ices were handed round hi the lounge and the large drawiugroom, and spring flowers were everywhere on small . tables and stands, while every now'and again above tho conversation could be heard the strains of music. Mrs. Buckler wore a gown of moonlight blue and gold broendo, beautifully draped with lace and hup golden embroideries, while over her shoulders she wore a long embroidered net scarf. Among thoso present were Mrs. W. F. Massey, Lady Ward, Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. JRoyd Garlick, Mrs. Shand, Miss Hislop, Miss Miles, Mrs. Birnie, Dr. Pnrdy, .tho Misses Kane (2), Mrs. Hales, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, Mr. W. Nathan, Mrs. Hall, Miss Booth (Nelson), Miss' Barnett, Mrs. W. Blundell, t Mr. Ralph, and several of the members ' of the Hugh Buckler Company. Schoolgirls and the Countess of Liverpool Fund. A Mutual Improvement Club, consisting of girls belonging to .Standard V of the Newtown School (under Miss Hutchon) has been taking an active interest in the Countess of .Liverpool Fund,, and recently the members of the club gavo an entertainment arranged entirely by themselves. Tlio modest sum of threepence was charged, and ■ the amount realised was £3 7s. Gd. The committee, anxious to hand the money over personally to Her Excellency, after visiting the Town Hall to see if they could not find her there, were directed to Government House, where Her Excellency ruceivd them, made the most interested inquiries about their school life, and the ambulanco work in which they havo lately, engaged, and finally entertained thorn at afternoon tea. ' Tne.next effort that the girls contemplate is the organising of a sale of work for the benefit of the same fund. Tho club is altogether, self-01-ganised, and is keenly supported by the girls. *

% Successful Assault. Sydney was invaded a short while ago iy an expeditionary forco that swept ihrough tlio city in flag-bedecked stendue war chariots, and demanded a leavy indemnity from the startled citiiens. Thi striuinphant army .(consisting largely of actors and actresses) then moved- to Her Majesty's Theatre, whoro i matinee in aid of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund was held. One of tho scenes 'of the afternoon seemed like tho realisation of a dream that has visited most of us some time or another. A storm of enthusiasm arose at the singing of "Sons of the Sea," and suddenly the firmament .wa sopened, and showers }f gold, silver, and copper fell upon ■ the stage. So copious was tho downpour that-even before the large and acrobatic company upon the stago could harvest them the coins had gathered into glittering heaps and pools. Tho sale of a ■ silken Union Jack brought £250, and, altogether, the matinee realised £2100. Miss Zoe Bartloy arrived in Wellington from Auckland on Monday, and is staying at the Empire Hotel Mrs. Wesley Turton is tho guest of Mrs. Ottorson, Hobson Street. Our Napier correspondent telegraphs that at the Port Presbyterian Church., yesterday morning Mr. Albert Pettigrew, fourth son of Mr. John Pettigrew, of Pigeon Bay, Canterbury, war, married to Miss Bertha Elizabeth Winifred Harvey, eldest daughter of Mr. CI. T. Harvey, of Napier. Subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Harvey left on a tour of tho Cold Lakes district. Among the guests staying at "Balmoral" are Mrs. and Miss Stewart (Masterton) and Mrs. Thompson (Masterton). -■ ' ■ Miss Wynn Wilson, who has. been staying at "Balmoral," is now visiting the Pelorus Sounds with somo friends.

in Honour ef'the Fallen, At the Royal United Services Institution in Whitehall, a beautifully illuminated manuscript, "The Roll of the Dead," is now being displayed, which will eventually find its way to Capo Town Cathedral (states "Tlio Queen" of last month. Twenty-two thousand nanios of those who fell in South Africa aro. inscribed 'hero, and it is a particularly hue piece of workmanship. Each leaf of the book' is mado from a carefully chosen 'lambskin, the leather for the cover has been prepared by natives of tho Niger from red African goats' skin, and is adorned with agates. The material!! from which the book is made have been specially selected in order that-they may withstand the destructiveness of the Cape Town climate, and it will bo kept in a special desk close by the Primate's throne iin- tho cathedral. The names inside are written in. black and aro arranged in distinction of Tank. Tho record of ;tho deaths in eaoh county regiment is decorated with tho county's, symbolical flowers, and the decorations aro admirably carried out. The. Navy record is decorated with a border of Btormy petrels, gulls, and other seabirds, while that of tho Army has a large golden oaglo surrounded by roses, thistles, and shamrocks.

Tho Misses Gray (Taratahi, Wairarapa), aro visiting Wellington. The second annual meeting of tho Karori Club was held recently in the Karori Council Chambers, Mrs. Cook presiding. There was a fair attendance of members. Tho balance-shoet showed tho club. to be iu a sound financial position. Tho permanent, lawns wore in use last season,. and during the winter have been top-dressed. The following officers were elected: —Patron, Mr. Hildroth (Mayor); president, Mrs. Cook; vico-presidents, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Dryden; secretary, Miss Bennett (reelected) ; treasurer, Mrs. Caverhill; committee, Mesdames Campbell, Andrews, Bradnock. It has been decided to open the lawns -on Satru-day next, September 19. V Mrs. C. F. Vallance (Kahumingi) is visiting Wellington, and is staying at tho Hotel Ceoil. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barton (Wairarapa) havo been spending a few days in town, and yesterday they left for Trentham, en ronto for their homo. Captain and Mrs. Hawkins (Napier) are staying at tlio Grand Hotol. Mr. and Miss Blennerhassett (Wanganui) are visiting Wellington. The sum of £14 was made at Miss Campbell's "At Homo" on Monday afternoon by tho sale of flowors and sweets, and this amount will be handed over to the Bolgian Relief Fund. On Monday night Miss England gavo a most interesting leoturo to tho girls of the Viotoria • Loaguo on tho "Symbolism of Church Architecture," aucl illustrated it with somo beautiful photos of Continental and English oliurclion. At the same tjmo Mrs, Atkins presented tho prizes which she had givon to hor "recipe competition." Tho first prisw was won by Miss Carto. and tho second by Miss Glow and "Biddy Maoroo.". Tlio Bucklor-Pagot Company- has sent to the nurses of tho Wellington Hospital two season tieketß, a kii.dnoss which will bo greatly appreciated by tlio nurses. Information has been recoived in Wellington of tho death of Miss Pownall, matron of tho Rotorua Sanatorium, who passed away after a long illness. Hor sister is matron of tho Otaki Sanatorium. . .: For Face Masaago,' Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Eollestpn's is recommended, Spacious fi'ivato Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches ami Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair' guaranteed to koep its colour. 25C Lam...l>ton Quay.*