SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2288, 23 October 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Naval Wedding. A naval wedding of considerable interest was that of Miss Adelaide Schnoider, nieco of Mrs. J. B. Eastham, Wellington, to Lieutenant Douglas Cooper, R.N., of H.M.A.S. Melbourne. Tho ceremony took place on October 9 at St. John's, Toorak/ and was performed by tho Dean of Melbourne. Wedding at Wanganui, The wedding took place at St. John's Church, Wanganui, on Wednesday of Mr. Allan Francis Hogg to Miss Gladys Isabel Swan, fourth daughter of Mrs. G. H. Swan, of Wanganui. The Rev. H. Reeve performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mi-. HI V. Duigan, wore a gown of cream charnicuse, draped with shadow lace, and a* veil with orange blossoms. Miss Winnie Swan and Miss Grotohen Swan, sister and niece respectively of the bride, attended her, and wore frocks of white voile, with floral sashes and mob-oaps. They carried bouquets of white and pink roses. Mr. Sydney Burnett was best man, and Mr. feed. Swan groomsman. Wellington Women's Political Reform League. A well-attended meeting of the Wellington Women's Political. Reform League was held in the Theosophical Rooms, in Ballance Street, last evening. Mrs. E. Hadfield (president) occupied tbo chair. After a considerable amount of business was transacted, Mrs. 0. Earle gave a very interesting address, for winch 6he was accorded a very hearty vote cf thanks. The secretary reported 'that considerably over £42 had been subscribed by the league to the Countess of Liverpool Fund, end a great amount of sowing done by members,'many of whom had been'helping at the Troopers' Club. , Christmas Comforts for the Troops. A uumhe-r of Wellington girls have formed themselves into a club, which they call the Spinsters' Christmas Box Club, for the purpose of knitting box, mittens, scarves, or any other comfort they can think of for the members of the Main Expeditionary Force. Parcels will be posted separately to as many of the men as they can manage by the last 'Frisco mail to arrive m England by Christmas time. Afterwards, when that ha 9 been done, tho club will collect and make cakes, etc., to bo sent in small parcels to the Force in Samoa, and contributions for this purpose will be received by Miss Olivo Smith, Wellington Terrace, or Miss Daisy Isaacs, ..Kensington Street. Tho olub will be pleased to furnish all information to girls wishing similar clubs or branches of tho above club. It i& 6aid thut the men in Samoa aro badly in need of literature.

The War—A Lady's Letter. An English lady writing to a Wellington friend says:. "All the women are training foi nurses, or making clothing or bandages. An atmosphero of seriousness such as the country has not for long years known is felt everywhere. ■ The church servioos are better attended and the feeling is intense. Tho prayers, and hymns are 'joined in by all in.a wonderful way, and, the' National Anthem repeatedly. Few doubt tho final issue, but—meanwhile? And how lorigP Germany does not intend to bo beaten, but the Allies and their people feel she cannot win. She seems so completely de'moralisedj eo utterly savage. And tho Kaiser I A new Napoleon I The paperß aro wonderful to read, and sonte articles are like sermons. Mr. Asquith and Lord Grey are everywhere applauded.".

On October 15. at St. Peter's Church, the wedding took place of Mr. Howard Spackman, eldest son of the late Mr. ■ Arthur Spackman j to Miss Emma Peterson, only daugnted of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. The bride was given away; by her father. Miss G. Moore, of Maryborough, and Miss G. Burt were bridesmaids, Mr. S. Gaudin was best man, and Mr. T. Hill was groomsman.

' Miss Carmen Delpratt (sister,of Lady Mawson, «it present visiting Wellington), who recently sojourned in Christchurch for a little- while, is a .violinist of more than ordinary ability. She had, besides, a ■ very cosmopolitan musical education. She . studied first at the Adelaide Conservatorium:of Music, then; went to Brussels, and there joined a summer school held by Eberhacht. She then went to' Berlin., where sho attended the classes or Potchnikoff, a Russian teacher. While there Miss Delpratt shared the same lodgings as Madame Greig, the wife of the composer, and they.'spent many hours at work together.. From Berlin Miss Delpratt went to Norway, where her Russian master held liie summer school, and where she performed before Ludwk, Bjornsen, Brandea, aid! other wellknown men} Eater on, during a visit to London, she studied and worked with Percy Grainger and several of hisetu-, dunts.

Tss E. Hurse, who has been spending- the last two years in England, returned to Christchurch this week.

Miss.O. Gossett Christchurch) is visiting Wellington.

A very successful jumble sale and entertainment in aid of the Patriotic Fund and Mayor's Relief Fund Was held in Fulford's Hall, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon and evenng. There had been no lack of contributions, and the stalls, under the management of ail energetic committee, wore well supplied with artcles of all descriptions The fat sheop for the guessing competition attracted a great amount of attention. ■ The remainder of the unsold goods wore auctioned, at the end of the ovening by Mr. Doyle. A programme of entertainment had been arranged for the evening I and comprised physical drill, songs, recitations, and fancy dancing.

At St. Patrick's Church, Masterton, on Thursday, Mr. John M. Caime, son of Mr. P. Cairns, of Potone, was married to Miss Marian Allsworth, daughter of Mrs. W. H. Allsworth, of Masterton.. The bride, who was Kiyeri away by her brother, was attired in cream metre silk, trimmed with shadow-laco and pearls. She was attended by Misß Pearl Allsworth and Miss Verna Braggins. Mr. Herbert Nnttall acted as best man.

Women In the Legislative Chamber. Probably tho greatest surprise that tho women of tho Dominion have experienced for some tiino was given them by Dr. Newman, who is responsible for an amendment (accepted by tho House) making women eligible to occupy, thoso very comfortable seats in the. Legislative Chamber. ' Dr. Newman has been a very consistent supporter of women's plea for equality with men, even more than are many women themselves, and his latest effort on their behalf is quite in keeping with his championship for women s ..franchise some.'twenty-one years ago. The Legislative Chamber does not outwardly at least present the signs of ruffled Serenity, turmoil, and variability that quite frequently distinguish tho Lower House, and who knows, in the days to come, what protective legislation may_ not emanate from its peaceful precincts. Of late there can be no doubt upon the question, women have been interesting themselves far more about women's standing

in the country, their work and their inequalities than ever they have done before. Practically overy women's meeting has shown it, and .this increased interest was very evident at the. annual meeting of the Societv for the Protection of Women and Children. Dr. Newman himself, at a recent meeting which be addressed, emphatically told the women that if they organised there was not a thing they could not get, and judging by their increased activity, it would seem as though they have laid the lesson to heart. The only other' necessary thing is to know what is wanted, and to sink all diiforences for the end in view, which is a lesson that many women have, not yet quite grasped.

Even in this matter New Zealand does not lead the world, strange to say, since women aro in Parliament in Finland, and have done very. fine work there,- too. Apparently it would seem that the Constitution of Australia hesitated over the question of women bocoming legislators. In Lord Brougham's Act in connection with the Constitu-

tion, which, however, is not a final pronouncement, •it 1b declared: "In this Act and in every Act passed after the year 1850, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, unless tho contrary intention appears, words importing the masculine gender shall include females.'-'- As a matter of fact, the question of qualification whenever legally have to bo determined by tho Senate or by tho House of Representatives respectively, in connection with the election of members of thoso Houses. ,

Wellington has some clover and pub-lic-spirited women. It remains to be seen whether this field of work will appeal to them.

Yesterday Mrs. W. F. Massey, the Mayoress's committee that lias been working very busily lately for the Belgian Fund, and a number of helpers were hard at work packing large cases of clothing at Levin and Co.'s buildings for tho homeless Belgians. In all fully ton cases wero packod ready to send away.

Amon°; tho passengers arriving by tho lonio, due in Wellington next week from England, are Mr. and' Mrs. Mabin, Mrs. -Edwards (wife of Mr. Justico Edwards);' Mrs. 'Hall-Thompson..(wife of tho Naval Adviser to tho New Zealand Government), tho Misses M. and 8.. Hall-Thompson, and Master A. HallThompson.. Mrs. Julian (Auckland), and Mrs.' Rutlcdge : (Gisborne).

Miss who has been spending a few days in Wellington, left for Christ-church on "Wednesday.

Mrs. Lawience Taylor returns to Auckland to-day, and will probably be accompanied by her si6ter, Miss Massey. Mrs. Alexander, the wife of the Principal of Lincoln College, and a cousin of the Prime Minister, arrives in Wellington .to-day, and will be the guest of Mrs Ma3sey at "Arikitoa." . For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatment?, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Rolleston's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shndo a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 25G Lambton Quay.* .