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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2276, 9 October 1914, Page 2

Countess of. Liverpool Fund. The following contributions have been received by tho Mayoress at tho Town Hall for tho Countess of Liverpool Expeditionary Fund: —Mrs. J. Bell, 1 balaclava; from Hastings, 1 box books; Mrs., Mudio, clothing for tho British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. ltonayne, 12 woven singlets, i woven combinations, six pars woollen bloomors for Belgian and British Fund; Mrs. Q. Turton, books and papers; Miss-Eyre (Levin), 1 scarf, 2 pairs mittens; Hay Street, parcel of clothing for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. H. lnniss, senior, 12 clxlera belts; Mrs. Fitchott, clothing;; from H. F. and 0. B. (Woodvillc),"l package of clothing: Hay Street, clothing; Airs. L. M. Hill (Maiigainahoo), clothing; Mrs. Mudio, Hanson Street, clothing; Mrs. Gage, 2 packages (ad•drcssed Miss- Price); 1 parcel clothing, Mrs. Kinvig; clothing, Mis. W. S. Reid; clothing, Irma Chapman, children's clothing; from M.D., 2 dozen pairs socks for soldiers; frora Taihapo, largo case goodu The Mayoress wishes it to bo known that no inoro books are needed for the Expeditionary Fund, as so large a supply has already been sent in. Wellington Hospital Convalescent Home The monthly meeting of. the above koine was held at Mrs. Litchfield's on Wednesday, October 7. There were prosent: Mesdames Moerhouse (in the chair), Litchiield, Martin, Joseph, Watkins, Tomig, Miss Coates, Miss Harcourt (lion, treasurer), and Miss Sybil .Nathan (lion, secretary). Tho matron reported that thirteen patients had been admitted and ten. discharged during the month. The Troopsrs' Club. .Mrs. Young was 'the hostess at tlio Troopers' Club iu the Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening, and again a great many of tlio troopers availed themselves of the opportunities it provides for their entertainment and comfort. The gymnasium has been fitted up by Mrs. Royd Garlick, and has already been greatly used. One of tho punch-balls presented by E. "W. Mills and Co.' is to bo competed for during thq timo that the troopers are in Wellington. Cards, songs,.recitations, and choruses passed a very entertaining evening. The writing tables aro also made great use of. Towards the end of the evening Mrs. W. F. Massey and her daughters, Mrs. Lawrenco Taylor and Miss Massoy, arrived on their way home from another entertainment. This evening tho hostesses at the Sydney Street Troopers' Ciub will he Mrs. Garland, Mrs. G. S. Cook, Mrs. Clarke, and Mrs. Hampton. A good programme will be provided, including a pianoforte duet by Misses' Dora Clarke and J. Nicholas, a humorous dialogue by ladies of tho Thorndon Methodist Literature Society, fancy dance by Miss Groville, song by Miss Bradney, recitation by Mrs. G. S. Cook, and other items. | Entertaining tlio Troopers. Some of tho members of the' Expeditionary Force were among tho guests at a most enjoyable evening whicli was given by Mrs. It. Martin at.her residence in Kent Terrace on Wednesday night. Dancing in tho dining-room, which is separated from tho breakfast room' by folding doors, thrown back for the occasion, and music and cards m the drawing-room, entertained the visitors, among whom, in addition to the many . friends of the family, were eome of tho officers-from the Athenic. Spring flowers of all descriptions decorated tho various rooms, «ud particularly beautiful was the clematis, with which tlio super table in tlio front diuing-room was decorated. Trails of it (reached almost up to the ceiling, and clung to the gasolier, while placed about the table, and hidden among tho clematis, were tiny little models of ships all living the Union Jack or the flags of the Allies. Mrs. Martin woro a black gown, and her daughter, Mrs. Stevens, was. also in black. Mrs. M. Martin wore a gown of red velvet and •Mrs. Carter was also in black. Mr. A. Tattle played the music for dancing. I Plain and Fancy press Ball.. . Oil Wednesday night a successful I plain and fancy-dress ball, organised by Misses Gordon and Snow, assisted by a very ablo committee, was held in -St. I Peter's Schoolroom in aid of the Housewives' Union Bazaar Fund. The hall was beautifully decorated for-the ricca-' sion, and tho stage was fitted up as a drawing-room for the chaperones and judges. Tho supper table was decorated with flowers and trellis-work. A number of original costumes We're worn, | and the competition for the best fancy costume was won by Miss Wall (Lady-in-waiting) ; second came Miss Olliver (Maori Girl), and-third Miss Holland (Poster). Miss Olliver (Junior) and Miss Audinwood wore very original cosl times, viz., Sea-shell and Superstition. Miss Snow, as the Lady of Shallott, Miss Eagle, as Red Indian, and Miss Miller, as Quaker Girl, attracted much attention. Mrs. Hickey wore white silk with roses; Mrs. Riske, black silk; Miss Gastein, red velvet; Mrs. Audinwood, black silk and gold passementerie; Mrs. Semple, navy blue velvet. The waltzing competition was won by Miss Olliver, Miss Audinwood being second, and Mrs. Hickey third. Messrs. Payne, Robertson, and Webb, M.P.'s, were also present. Thanks are duo to Mrs. O'Neill, Miss ' Gastein, and Mr. Poetere, who officiated in the task of judging the various competitions; also to Mrs. Miller, Mre. Johnson, and Mrs. Thomas for their willing efforts over the supper arrangements.

Miss Borlaso and her committee are having a danco in the Goring Street Hall this evening. Several of the military men are expected to bo.present.

A quiet wedding took.'place at Otaki 011 Wednesday, when Mr. Herbert Sparksman, of Eketaliuna, was married to Miss Annie Thompson, Aster of Mrs. A. Smith, of Otaki. Miss Morriss was bridesmaid, and Mr. Fred Sparksman best man.

Miss Enid 801 l bas gone to Dunedin for the Golf Championship meeting.

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