SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2274, 7 October 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding, in Wesley Church. The wedding took place yesterday, afternoon in Wesley Olnirch, Taranaki Street, of Miss Amy Elizaboth Barber, to Mr. F. Harold Bartley Townsend, only son of Mr. F. Townsend, "Windhover," Brougham Street.- The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. J. M'Grath, wore • a gown, of white crepo do chine and a yoil of Brussells point. The bridosmaids ■ were Miss Gladys Townsend, sister of tho bridegroom, and Mis-s Hilda Laurenson, who both wore frocks of white embroidered voile and pretty liats to match. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. J. Pollock as best man. and Mr. E. A. R-owe as groomsman. The Rev. Mr. Chapman performed the ceremony. Tho guests were afterwards entertained at "Windhover," where the brido and bridegroom received the congratulations of their friends, and later Mr. and Mrs. Townsend loft by motor on their wedding journey, the former wearing a navy. blue, coat and skirt, .aud hat to match. Gift Tea at the Levin Home. A great many people made t'heir way out from town yesterday, to Bcrhanipore to attend tho gift tea which wae held at the Levin Memorial Home for tha benefit of tho children who find a home there till they aro enabled to. make their own way in tho world. Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool arrived shortly after four o'clock, attended by Mr. Averil, A.D.C., and the children will have good reason to remember her visit, judging by the subetantial souvenirs that were loft bohind, as well as that of Mrs. AV. F. Massey, who also attended the tea, Miss Greenwood (the president), and Mrs. J. P. Luke, together with the members of tho committee, received, and /on tlio arrival of Her Excellency, the children who wore lined up to meet her at tho gate, sang the National Anthem. Most of tho guests made a tour of inspection over the building and. could not fail to "bo impressed by the spotlessness, the' orderliness and tho care which were everywhere evinced, particularly in the appearance of tho children themselves who ranged in ago from three years old to about fifteen. The rooms had bepn arranged with quantities, of beautiful, flowers, and a sale of sweets, in tho charge of "Mrs. Henry Hall and Mrs. Hobday, and flowers undertaken by Mrs. West, added considerably to the financial results of the afternoon. A very enjoyable musical programme had been arranged, and was contributed to by Miss Harrild, Miss Price and Miss liapley who all sang, tho latter contributing recitations ..as well; Miss Evans, who played a pianoforte solo; tho Misses Turner,, who contributed mandoline solos with Miss Evans as accompanist, and Vitetti's string band. The children, who had been trained by Mrs. Christie, also sang some action and part songs. Aγ. a result of tlio afternoon the receipts from the sale of (lowers and sweets, together with subscriptions, totalled the sum of £26. There woro also reccired in material ono hundred and twenty-six yards for children's garments, and five hundred and thirty pounds' weight in groceries. A largo number of articles of clothing already made up,, and household linen, etc., were, also given. ; AVith a subsidy from the Government between £50 and £60 will bo at the disposal of the-com-mitteo for the benefit of the homo, in which at the present time there are fully tifenty-seven children. During the year, two _of the girls have entered domestic service and very satisfactory reports have beon received of them from their mistresses.. Miss Jolly, tho matron, who was ill for so long, and who was warmly welcomed- back again, with tho sub-matrons, Mrs. Priestly and Miss Hudson, f wcro busy assisting witli the various arrangements for the entertainment of visitors and showing thorn over the home. Mrs. Lawrence. Taylor accompanied Mrs. Massoy, and Mrs. John Duncan, who has taken a very practical interest in the children, was also among those present. The committee members are: Miss Greenwood (president), Mesdamos Luke, West, Hall, Knowles, Hoby, Anderson, Hobday, Izard, Misses Archibald (sec-, retary), Barry, Morrah, and Young. Tho Countess of Liverpool wore a hhio gaberdine , costume with furs and a hat trimmed with roses. Mrs. W. F. Massoy was in a violet and black costume, furs; and a black liat trimmed with black feathers and red poppies, and Mrs. Taylor woro n, cream cloth costume, white fox furs, and: cream hat with white ostrich feathers.

Suffragette Ban on Women. Mrs. J. Tripe, an artist and thorough woman of tno world, who lias just returned from a trip to England, candidly avers that the restless action of the Suffragettes caused her a deal of trouble, and very frankly she wished that there wero no Buch pcoplo in existence to worry one on a holiday. As is well known in Wellington, Mrs. Tripe is an accomplished artist, and naturally wished to see everything artiptio thero was to be seen, but frequently difficulties were placed in her way on account of tho way every woman is suspected of being a Suffragette vandal. In this way the Suffragette movement was curbing the existing liberties of women without the remotest hope for the immediate future of broadening them. There was some difficulty experienced in obtaining entrance, to the House of Parliament on the same score, but thanks to the kindness of Mr. Wasou, M.P., for the Shetland Islands (and formerly of New Zealand) this privilege was at length secured. Mrs. Tripe heard_ a good deal of Suffragette ; speechifying whilst at Home, but gave the palm to an Australian lady, whom she hoard speaking one day in a London Park.

Mrs. Drummond (Kilbirnio) and Miss Anderson leave to-day to visit friends at Kumeroa. Mrs. Valentino (Dimcdin) passed througli Wellington yesterday, 911 her way to Auckland where she meets her brother-in-law, Mr. Graham Moffatt (of the "Bunty Pulls tlie Strings" Company) and his wife. . • Mrs. Cameron and Mis's Cameron, who have been, spending some weeks in Wellington, returned to Masterton yesterday.

District Nursing CuilU of St. John. The District Nursing. Guild of St. John held tho monthly conimitteo- mooting 011 Monday at the rosKenco of Mrs. W. H. Sefton Moorhouso. Thero wore present Mesdames W. H. Sefton Moorhouso (presiding), Corrigan, Griffiths, Hadfield, and Pearson, ami Misses Alack and Kobieson ( also tho secretary. Apologies were received from Mesdames Balcombe Brown and Tripe. Tho report of tho senior district mirso showed that 35 patients were treated during September, while 12 were discharged. The nurses paid 495 visits. Gifts were gratefully received from Mesdames Barker, Lissack, Luke, Mason, and Moorhouse, Misses Burne, Barkley, Mack, Handle, Tendall, and Towsley, two anonymous donors, and the Gear Co. Subscriptions wore acknowledge from Mrs. Balcombo Brown, £2, and Mr. Shortall, 10s. Letters were received from tho secretary of the Order of St. John, London, expressing the approval by the Council of the Order of tho election of Mrs. W. H. Sefton Moorhouso as president of the District Nursing Guild, also approving the use by the District Nursing Guild of tho badge used on letter-paper. Mr. W. B. Fisher also'wrote ail interesting account of his visit, accompanied by Mrs. Fisher, to the headquarters of the Order at St. John's Gate. Queen Mary's Needlework Cuild. An appeal has been made to the various units of the St. John. Ambulance Brigade for assistance in tho present crisis. Tho following copy of an order which has been issued to all divisions explains the position, and what is required :— "Queen Mary's Needlework Guild.— A communication has just been .received from tho Secretary General of tho Order, stating that a guild for the collection of comforts and material for the sick' and wounded has been formed in connection with tho Order, that Her Majesty has graciously consented to accept the presidency, and requesting that all members of the brigade will do their utmost to provide supplies for this euild. All articles, etc., prepared or collected will now, therefore, be utilised forthis purpose. In forwarding supplies, tho identity of each division should be carefully preserved, as a list of donors will bo submitted to the Queen from time to time. Packages are to bo forwarded to tho St. John Ambulance V/arohouso, 56 St. John's Square, Clekenwcll, London, E.C., should contain a list of the contents with name of unit sending, and should be distinctly labelled outside "For Queen Mary's Needlework Guild." Cash contributions should be forwarded to Sir Herbert Perrott, Secretary. General of tho Order, at St. John's Gate. Tho. following revised list of articles required is also published:—Bed jackets, vests, nigiitshirts, operation gowns, nightingales, pyjamas, day shirts, drawers, socks, bod socks (without heols), operation sleeves, belts, comforters. , Tho Troopars' Club. There can he no question that the Troopers' Club, in which Mrs. W. I). Massoy has taken so keen and practical an interest, and which was opened by her in the Sydney Street Schoolroom, is meeting with much appreciation on tho part of of the. Expeditionary Force, and already in the short time of its existence it lias been visited by several hundreds of them. Mrs. Algar Williams superintended the arrangernents for last evening, and very many visited the club during the hours that , it was open. A , short musjeal programme had been arranged, Miss Esther Fisher phying, aud Mr. Jackson and the Rev. 0.. Harvey singing. Mr. C. H. Stephens was to have sung, but was unable at the last moment. Assisting Mrs. Williams were Mrs. P. M. B. Fisher, Mrs, Vernon Heed, Mrs. Guy Russell, Miss M'Gregor, Miss Hamilton, and Miss Dargaville. Mrs. Coleridge will bo in charge of the arrangements at tho Tioopers' Club in the Sydney Street Schoolroom this evening, and a programme lias been organised, at which , the Victoria League Girls aro to sing patriotic and ragtime choruses; the Kelburn Readers' Club is giving a short, amusing play, "Tho Workhouse Ward": Mrs: Malcolm Ross recites, the Rov. 0. Harvey and Mr. R.. B. Williams are to sing, and Madamo Ducleano gjves a short lesson in French conversation to any who care, to join.

In connection with tho equipment of the Expeditionary forco a suggestion is made by Mrs. W. P. Massoy that knitted gloves will be exceedingly useful gifts for tho men who aro leaving New Zealand. General Godley has expressed his approval of them, and thoso who aro not quite sure as to what would be appreciated need have no doubts about providing the men'with\ these knitted gloves.

■ Subscriptions and donations to tho Troopers' Club are acknowledged as follow:—Mrs. W. F. Massey, £1; Lady Stout, £1; Mrs. J. Duncan, £1; parcel or literature, , Gordon and Goteh. Donations have been generously sent in from various business firms, and people interested in the success of the club, and one lady has stated that she will bo most pleased to contribute'a weekly sum towards its finances. \

Mr. and Mrs. M. Caselberg (Masterton) aro staying at the Empire Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford, who arrived in AYellington by the Ruahino, aro staying at tfho Windsor Hotel.

Mrs. Westenra, who returned to New Zealand last week from a visit to England, left for Christchurcli on Monday.

Mrs. Guy Russell (Hawko's Bay) is visiting Wellington.

Dr. and Mrs. Thompson, who arrived in Wellington last week from England, have gone on to Ohristchurcli; also Mr. and Mrs Marrinor, who had been spending some time in Great Britain.

Mrs. H. Crawford is visiting Hawke's Bay.

lire. Cairns, who has been staying with Mrs. M'Lclland, returned to Masterton on Monday.

Mise York returned to Mnstorton yesterday from a- visit to Wellington.

Tho "Church Chronicle" says that Dr. and Mrs. Winkinson, of Foocliow, China, are coming to New Zealand to represent the Church Missionary Society at the Mnrsdcn centenary celebrations in Decomber. Mrs. Wilkinson (formerly Miss Oxley) is a great granddaughter of the Bev. Samuel Maralcn, and wont out from New South Wales to China as n missionary of the Church Missionary Association. Dr. and Mrs. Wilkinson will, after tlieir stay in Now Zealand, go to Australia, .'tud visit different parta of tlio Commonwealth as <i deputation from the Church Missionary Society.

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