SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2273, 6 October 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Countess of Liverpool Fund. . ' Contributions to the Countess of Liverpool Fund were received by the Mayoress.at the Town Hall as follow: Mrs. Gates, flowers; No Name, 2 Balaclavas, 1 pair mittens; Mrs. J. Carter, flowers; Miss Gill, flowers; Miss Brown, per Mrs. Burton, 1 Balaclava j Mrs. Cook, 1 shirt; Mrs!" Sadd (Nelson), 2 pairs socks; M.E.8., 3 pairs knitted socks; Palmerston North (A Soldier's Sister), 3 pairs socks; Eastbourne Ladies' Committee 10 pairs handknitted socks; Eileen Dawsqn, flowers; Mrs. M'Whannell, flowers; . Miss Dulton, flowers; Linda Post, flowers; Mrs. Kinvig, parcel for British and Belgian poor; Mrs. C. Tescheinnker, 3 caps; Mrs. L. Tlill (Mangamaho), clothing for British and Belgian Poor Fund; from W.E.C., cholera be\>s; Mrs. and Miss Chegwin, 7 Balaclavas. Troopers' club Room. The Troopers' Club Room, which has been established . in. Sydney Street Schoolroom, is proving a decided convenience to the men. Last evening numbers of troopers availed themselvesof the big hall, and the writing mid reading rooms, etc. Mrs. H. D. Bell . was' responsible for the refreshments, a department which will be in'the 'hands of Mrs. Algar Williams this evening. • It is hoped to have the gymnasium in order by to-night, this department being directed by Mrs. Royd Garlick. Two further subscriptions were received yesterday—£2 2s. from Mr. Tolhiirst, and 10s. from Mrs. Winder. Victoria League Concert. A' very enjoyable concert, organised by the Victoria League Girls, was given to members'of the Expeditionary Force in U shed last evening, and was much enjoyed. A programme of songs, duet's, recitations, and ragtime-items, to say nothing of choruses, was given, and contributing to it were Miss.Dall and Miss Anderson, with songs. Miss Barbara Putnam gave a.ragtime song-and dnrice, Miss Dall and Miss Anderson sang a.duet, and further contributions were provided by Mrs. Scott Leslie,'who gave some recitations. Miss Gwen Shepherd contributed a recitation and la musical monologue. "A Long Way to. Tipperary" was the finishing chorus and was sung with great spirit.. Mrs. Gray, president of the Girls' 'Branch of ihdi League,. with several members of both leagues, was present. Miss Luke is visiting Christchurch, and is the guest of Mr. Holland, Mayor of Christchurch, and Mrs. Holland. Miss M. H. Wylie. was a passenger, ■by the Tainui, .which arrived in Wellington yesterday from England. ■ . Mrs. Barker and tho. Misses Barker (4), Gisborne, returned to New Zealand by tho Tainui from England yesterday. Airs; J. Tripo and hor sons returned to Wellington yesterday by the Tainui from a visit to England. . ■ ■■■.■Tho: wedding took placo at Rangiora last week of Mr. Martin Ralph Brown; of Matawai (Gisborne), to Miss Edith M. Ball, eldest daughter of.Mr. Robert Ball, of Rangiora. The. Rev. F. P. Fondfill performed tho ceremony, andtho bride was attended by her .sister,. Miss Dorothy Ball, as bridesmaid. Mr. John Klnley, of Rangiora, was best man. - . . : ■ On .Friday afternoon last ,the English .ladies'.'hockey team 'that went to Christelvuroh to play' the:■■■'second test- match 'against New Zealand,., the mombers of the New Zealand team, and members and officers of tho Canterbury Ladies' Hockey Association; were entertained at a garden party in tho grounds of "Strowan" (Christchurch) by Mrs: Stead. An orchestra played popular airs, and afternoon tea was served at small tables dotted about the lawn. Several of theguests took advantage of the croquet lawn-'to have a game. - Arrangements for entertaining the English visitors had also been made for the same afternoon by Mrs. Carey-Hill, and several other hostesses had made plans for entertaining them while-in Christchurch. ' Two large boxes of clothing have been dispatched by Mrs. N. Alfred Nathan, of , Auckland, in the Cormthic, to the headquarters' of the Victoria League in London for distribntkm among poor people suffering from the distress caused 'by. the war. ■ A generous response was made, by the public to the appeal, made by Mrs. Nathan, : the parcels forwarded to her having been numerous and of good .quality. » A coUectionfor a ■third case has been started j>y.. : . Mr . s .-' Nathan 'ancf will be dispatched to London as soon as it has been filled.. The death is announced of Mrs; S. R Lancaster,' wife of .the well-known Jersey breeder and president ot the Manawatu Hunt, Club.. The deceased lady was'a native of Carterton, and was 46 years of age. ■ The St. John First-aid Class at Lower Hutt will meet on . Tuesday at the Council Chamber: by kind permission/of His Worship the Mayor and councillors. After N the. examination of the two diocesan library classes (totalling 68). it ie proposed to form .two home nursing classes at Kelburn Kiosk, and Oriental Bay Kiosk respectively, if a sufficient number'-'are willing to take the second "course. .-. ; Miss ,B. Matthews is the winner/for the year of • the ladies' championship of the Hutt Golf Club. F,pr Face Massage, Shampooing all Hair. Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Rollefiton's is recommended. Spacious : Private Booms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switchee and Transformations' of every shade a speciality, Hair guaranteed to keep, its colour. ( 256 Lambton Quay.* • '■ The weekly session of the Pioneer Lodge was held in the Rechabite Chambers,' Manners Streot, on Monday evea■ing, Bro. 'Petherick, C.T., presiding. Three new members were initiated. The item of the.evening was competitions,', die funds realised being in aid of tho Grand Lodge Reception Fund. Tho winner of the guessing competition was Bro. Parsons, and the winner of the observation Sis. H. Miller. To-morrow, at 2.30 p.m., Messrs. A. L. Wilson awl Co. will eell at their rooms, 26 Brandon Street, a Strau&s Piano Player and ICO records,' Collard and Collard piano, gramaphone, and 40 records. Inspection is invited to-day and to-morrow. , ;At Belinont to-morrow, at 3 o'clock, Jlr. E. Lcighton. .will sell by public auction, under instructions from the Public Trustee (in Estate James Kilinister/deceased), one grey half-draught mare, one hoifcr, 20 fowls, spring cart, wagonette, furniture, etc. ' ' • ■ ■' ■ ■■