SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2309, 17 November 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Children's Party In Masterton. A delightful children's party was given on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Rutherford, at "Brentwood," Uppor Plain (Masterton). It was to celebrate the birthday of her eldest boy, Frank. The little guests arrived at two o'clock punctually,. some in motor-cars, some cycling, and some on foot, and they were equally happy. They were entertained with games and races' until tea time, which came all too quickly. The tea was epread on tlie ground under the lovely old trees, and in such surroundings could not but be enjoyed. Among those present were Paul, Betty, and Randall Evans. Phyllis, Elsie, Daisy, and Peggy Hubbard, Nancy Foss, Cecilia, Jean, and Marjorie Drummond, Jessie and Mabel Perry, Masie, Jessie, and Madge Corrick, Dorothy and Roland Rutherford, and many others too numerous to mention.

A Schoolgirls' Bazaar. A sale of work, organised by members of the Girla' Club of the Newtown School, was held on Saturday afternoon, in the Infant School; for the benefit of the Belgian Relief Funds. This club is formed lay a number of girls belonging to' Standard V of the school,' and some time ago they organised and held an entertainment for patriotic purposes. This sale was another of their efforts,' and was very successful indeed, and as on the former occasion was organised and carried out entirely by themselves. It was opened by the Mayoress in the presence of a- large gathering ofj>arents, friends, and schoolchildren. There were the usual stalls, fancy sweot, etc., and m addition, the fish pond offered great attractions to the juniors, and all were well stocked with their vari-' ous commodities. In two hours, however, so great was the encouragement the girls met with, the entire stock was sold out completely, and tho sum of thirteen guineas was realised. • Tho very modest sura of threepence for adults and a penny for children was charged for admission, and naturally members of the club are very proud of their efforts m such a deserving cause. The president of the club is Alice Weston; treasurer, Thelma Crosby; secretary, Enid Ramsey; and the member who is responsible for the idea and really promoted tho function is Freda Somerville.: District Nursing Cuild of St. John. The annual report of the District Nursing Guild of St. John (Wellington UntreMs as follows:—"On January 2 ty the death of Mrs. S. A. Rhodes tho Ruild sustained the loss of its'esteemed president. Through her efforts the District Nurfmg Guild was first formed, and also tho fund was established, for .all time, for the* payment of. two certificated nurses to attend tho sick poor in their own homes. Mrs. Rhodes had been closely identified with tho work of tlie guild from the time- of its inception, and since tho year 1902 had held the oflice or president Continuously until her death. Fortunately for the work of the guild, Mrs W. H. Sefton Moorhouse, who had faithfully carried on the Presidential-duties during the illness of Mrs. Rhodes, was able to see her way to accept .the office of president, and> was unanimously elected on March 3 fn? m N ' ovembe i - 1j 1913, to October 31, ■IJI-l,: the,records,rshoTC that. 177 additional district patients have been registered, and C 742 visits have been, paid by tho district nurses to the sick poor, in their own homes. The last offices were carried out 'in connection with' 8 patients,' 7. were removed to the General Hospital, and 1 to the Ohiro Home. According to statistics, 1790 oases have been treated since the appointment of the first district nurse in 1903, giving a yearly average of 162 for the past eleven .years. In April the- honorary secretary, Mrs. W. B. Fishor, was granted leave of absenco for one year for the purpose of visiting England. Mrs. H. M. Christie was appointed acting-secre-tary during the absence of Mrs. Fisher, -the thanks of the guild are tendered to the Two Garment Society, the Gear Co., and others for substantial gifts of clothing, food. etc.; to subscribers for their coutinucd support; to Mr. Innis, the Press, the auditor (Mr. Batten), and various medical practitioners, and" all others who have aided in many ways in promoting the interests of tho guild. Thanks are also due to the Trustees of the Macarthy Bequest for the sum of £50 donated towards the funds. The guild, in conjunction with the Wellington Nursing Division of the St.' John Ambulanco Brigade Overseas, has helped materially in providing clothing and necessaries for the Expeditionary Force which left New Zealand for the seat of var, and a. contribution of over 300 articles of clcthing for the use of the wounded is being forwarded to Queen Mary's Needlework Guild, per medium of the authorities at the headquarters of the Order in London. , In conclusion, the committee ventures to express the. hope that the continued operations of the guild will merit the approval of the Council of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, as well as of the benevolent citizens of Wellington,' and that the work will inspire those interested in a continued and increased endeavour to succour suffering humanity in need, sickness, war, or any other contingency." ' , Mrs. Stanton Harcourt.is the guc6t of Mrs. Bennett, Masterton. Mise Nancy Drummond (Christchurch) .is at present staying with her relatives at Kilbhnie. •■. Mrs. Snclson, who has been staying for some months at Cliff House, Island' Bay, left yesterday on a visit to friends in Palmerston North. Miss' Alice Jackson ("Stonestead," Woodside) is visiting friends in Masterton. Mrs. Herbert Wood (Maeterten), Mrs. Duncan M'Gregor, and Miss M'Gregor passed through Wellington yesterday on their way to Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. T. Fookes returned to Stratford last week from their, visit to Great Britain. The engageriient is announced of Miss Ruth M'Millan, Kitmeroa, to Mr. O. A. Jorgensen, of Palmerston North.

Countess of Uverpool Expeditionary Force Fund.

The Mayoress's committee at the Town Hall acknowledges the following contributions to the Countess of Liverpool Expeditionary Force Fund and the Belgian Relief Fund' during the past weolc:—Messrs. Bird and Jjimes, parcel of clothing for the Belgian and British Fund; Mr. M. E, Smith (Karori) 2 pairs sox, 1 pair mittens; Mrs. Thirkell, parcel for Belgians; per Mrs. David Crewe (Pahiatua)—Mrs. - Johnson, 1 cholera belt; Mrs. Shereton, 1 cholera belt; Misses Warren, 2 knitted cholera belts and 5 flannel cholera belts; Mrs. '.Tylee, 4 flannel and 1 knitted cholera belt; Mrs. Coom, 2 cholera belts; Mis. Rhodes, 4 cholera bolts; Mrs. T. Parsner, 2 cholera belts; Miss Bennett, 1 knitted cholera belt; Mrs. Rankin, 1 knitted cholera belt; Mies Parker,■ 1 knitted cholera, belt; Mrs. Parsons, 1 knitted cholera belt; Miss E. Warren. 3 pairs mittens; Mrs. Leigh (an old lady who knitted for the Crimean soldiers), 2 pairs mittens; Mi;b. Grut, 2 pairs mittens; Miss Daisy Grut, 2 balaclavas ; from the matron and nurses of the Wellington Hospital, parcel of clothing for the troops: from "Ruataniwha" (Waipawa.), 2 underflannels, 3 knitted scarves;! case. clothing, Eketahuna; Miss Goodbehere, 2 balaclavas: Mrs. Malcolm Ross, 1 parcel for Belgian Relief Fund-; Mrs. P. Lyall (Hunterville), 7 pairs mittens for Belgians; Miss Hardy (Marton), 1 parcel for Belgians; "G.T.," 1 balaclava; Miss Blyth. 2 caps; Countess of Liverpool Committee ut Hastings, 10 blankets and rug, 50 towels, 82 undershirts, 23 top-shirts, 16 underpants, 28 mufflers, 129 balaclavas, 5 pairs mittens, -58 pairs sox, 39 "housewives," 42 ration bags, 7 shaving pads, books, and soap; Mrs. J. Hammond (Rata), parcel of clothing for Belgians; from the Greytown Committee, per Miss E. Wyetfc, 2 shirts, 19 balaclavas, 4 holdalls, 5 pairs mittens; Mr. Kennedy, U.S.S.; Company, 66 blankets for Belgians; "No Namo," parcel'for Belgian babies; Mrs. Oundiffe, parcel of clothing for Belgians; Mrs.; Bonayne; parcel of clothing for Belgians; "Anonymous," parcel of clothing for Belgians; Mrs. Nicholas Reid, 12 pairs sox; L. Crosbio, 2 parcels for British and Belgian Relief Fund; "W.A.L.," balaclavas, chest protectors, and mittens; Mrs. H. Hamer, parcel for Belgian and British Fund; Airs. H. A. Morris, parcel for Belgian ami British Fund; Mrs. George Clarke, white suits for Samoa; "Distress Fund," 2 parcels; Mrs. M. Copeland parcel for British and Belgian Fund; fhelnia Duncan, 1 vest, 1 petticoat; Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Sandberg, Mrs. Ernest Brown, and Girls' Club, Waikanae, parcols for British and Belgian Fund; from "Granny," a parcel of new woollen goods for Belgian babies; Mrs. Paul (Karaka Bay), 2 parcels clothing; Mrs. 0. Johnston, 10 woollen caps; Mrs. Dawson, 2 balaclavas, 2 pairs sox; Mrs* Miint, books for' Samoa; "No Name," parcels of books for Trehthain camp.

Talhape Notes. ; A most successful and enjoyable card party and dance in aid of tho Huntly Distress-Fund was : held in the Taoroa Hall on Friday last. Despite a very wot night about 40 people put in an appearance, and dancing and cards were kept up till the early hours of the morning. The-floor was in. excellent ■ order and the music, which was supplied free of charge, was all that couFd be desired. ■ Supper was greatly ' appreciated by one and ail;.. Asvthe . result of the-evening the Distress Fund will benefit to the extent of almost £8. Much of the success of the function .was due to the untiring energy of the committee.

Miss Rima Young, well known in local musical circles, and who for several years was tho honorary pianiste of the Christchurch Musical Society, was appearing recently in Brisbane with the "Dandies" Concert Company, headed by Mr. Claude Dampier, and by her clever piano solo performance becarno a pronounced favourite with tlie public' Miss Young has been living in Sydney for several months with her sister, Mrs". Winter Hall (nea Miss Katie Young, CJiristehurch)'.' ' Mrs. F. Whito (Greytown) is visiting Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Birnio, who have been staying at "Balmoral," are now at 22 ■Hill Street.' - It was with a sense of personal loss that the ,news has been received overywhere of the death of Lorn Roberts, and it can easily be understood that to relatives the loss must be keenly felt. . Among the latter in New Zealand are Mrs. Baillie, the wife of the Hon. Colonel Baillie, M.L.C., who is a first cousin of tho great soldier. Both Colonel and Mrs. Bailiie Ji'ad planned to go to England during the next year, when they would have paid him a v.isit. Mr. W. Grey Baillie, Mr. T. D. Baillie, and Mrs. Balcombe Bromi (their children) aro second cousins; Mr. J. Abraham Greensill, of Picton, is a first cousin, 'and Mrs. Collie, of Mastei-ton, is a niece i'by marriage of the late soldier. For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Ebllcston's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of. every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour.. 256 Lambton Quay.*