SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2315, 24 November 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions to the Countess of Liverpool Fluid received by the Mayoress's. Committee at tho Town Hall are'as follow:—Mrs. W. Lyall Scott, Wanganui, '3 from Orua Wharo, Takapau, 1 balaclava, 1 cap, 1 muffler; Mrs. B. J. White, 5 balaclavas; Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church, 11 parcels for Belgian and British Fundi; from Worthing, parcel for British and Belgian Fund; a Friend at Trentham, ditto; 11. Harrison, ditto: from Carterton, 1 sack for British ana Belgian Fund; from Paekakariki, parcel for British and Belgian Fund; a Friend, ditto; Mrs. Hill, Mangamahoe, ditto; Mrs. W. S. Reid, ditto; No Name, ditto; Mrs. Walter Nathan, 12 balaclavas; Mrs. W. S. Reid, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. Mary Fantham, 3 pairs sox; St. Monica's Guild, 10 balaclavas; No Name, bonnet for Belgian baby; Mrs Turton, parcel for Belgian Fund; Mrs. W. L. Meek, 1 pair* hand-knitted sox; from ladies and school children at Rotorua, per Mrß. Baxter, shirts, sox, and old linen bandages; Eastbourne Ladies' Committee, 28 pairs hand-knitted sox, 2 caps: No Name, 1 halaolava; M rfl - Easson, 1 balaclava, 1 pair mittens, 1 child's singlet; Mrs. L. Nutt. Marton, woollen bonnets and sox for Belgian babies; Mrs. M. Maoinin 1 2 parcels clothing, Belgian and l British Fund; Mrs. M. E. Smith, 2 pairs sox, books; Spiritual Churoh of New Zealand (New Plymouth), case of clothing for British and Belgian Fund; the Mayoress of Queenstown, Otago, 3 dozen woollen sox, 12 pairs mittens, 3 clavas; Anonymous, _4 parcels books; residents of Rangiwaliia, first instalment of clothing per S. A. Prouse, for London poor; sent by ladies of Queenstown, 3 dozen and 2 pairs wollen sox; Pa tea Ladies' Committee, 16 pairs sox; Mrs; Callaghan, 2 pairs sox; ladies of Rotorua, 22 dozen sox, 6 shirts; Mrs. Hales, 3 balaclavas No Name, 1 card box of clothing for British and Belgian Fund; Anonymous, 1 calico hag, 1 parcel, and red cloth' parcel, for British and Belgian Fund ; Mrs. H. A. Miller, 1 box and 1 parcel, British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. Weston, 1 parcel, British and Belgian Fund; S. M. Youmans, 1 parcel for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. Miller, 1 parcel'ditto; No Name, ditto; A.L.j ditto; Mrs. ,D. Campbell, 10 balaclavas; Mrs. White, 17 Parliament Street, 1 pajcel, British and Belgian Fund; A. M. Chalmers, parcel for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. J. B. Bealo, sack of hooks; Pahiatua Patriotic Committee, parcel books; Hearty Sympathiser, parcel, British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. E. V. Briscoe, 3 pairs hand-knitted sox; Mrs. Broad, Levy Street, 2 parcels, ditto; Mrs. Atkins, 1 quilt, 1 dressing gown; Mrs. Walton, Berhampore, parcel for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. P. Roberts, parcel clothing for Belgian children: No Name, New Plymouth, 1 "housewife"; M. G. and M. Hector, Lower Hutt. 2 cholera belts, 4 knitted babies' packets; Mrs. Ferguson, parcel for British and Belgian Fund 1 ; Mrs. W. Howard Booth, 3 articles clothing; Clapperton, por Mrs. S. S. Cook, 1 hot water bag, 1 balaclava cap, 1$ dozen handkerchiefs; Mrs, W. R. Jones, 2 pairs, hand-knit-ted sox, 2 pairs children's overalls, 1 petticoat, 1 under-flannel; Mrs. J. M. O'Reilly, 2 babies' bonnets; Mrs. A. G. Scott, parcel for British and Belgian Fund; from a Soldier's Mother, 1 handknitted cholera belt, 1 ditto balaclava; No Name, parcel for British and Belgian Fund; from Lahmann Home, Miramar, 14 bonnets and 2 jackets; Mrs. R. O. Kirk, parcel for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. Senior, Petoiie, 2,large parcels for British and Belgian Fund; Mrs; H. A. Morris, 1 large parcel ditto; Mrs. and W. L. Powell, Hunterville, parcel, British and, Belgian Fund; from Marjory, 2 shirts, 2 pairs bos, 1 cap; Mrs. Pearce, Mawley Terrace, i parcels, British and Belgian Fund; Mrs. R. Wilson, Hatuna, 1 pair hand-knitted sox; Miss Marie Barker, 2 pairs sox; No Name, 25 pairs' sox; Mrs. Davy, 4 balaclavas;. Miss Coates, 10s. for shirt material; Mrs. Blundell,. 10s. for shirt material; Mrs F. Robinson, Foxton, "housewives" and-balaclavas.

The sum of £10 is acknowledged from Messrs. M'Eldowney Bros., and 10s. from Mrs. Erchelbaum. Educational Demonstration at the Y.W.C.A. i The large room at the Y.W.C.A. was filled last evening to overflowing when a demonstration of the educational work carried on: bv the various circles which have been formed in connection with tho association was given by the girl members. An excellent programme . full of entertainment, and yet giving an excellent idea of the wide and varied course of study which is being pursued at the rooms had been • prepared, and it is quite • certain that some clever talent'is to -be found among the members. Mrs. Gorkill, vice-president, pres!?ju, and in a brief speech outlined the aims and work of tho various circles. After an exhibition of physical drill by the Hearth-Fire Girls, under the direotion of Miss Williamson, 8.A., Chief Guardian, which was very good indeed. Miss Baber addressed those present upon the subject of supplementary ■ education, and spoke of the great help it must be to, many girls who havo left school to find that thev can supplement their education in the various ways offered by tho Y.W.C.A., and also do a great amount of review work, picking up the threads which have been dropped for perhaps some years. She also touched upon the spirit of camaraderie and helpfulness which she had found among- members. Mrs. Hursthouse, president of the Te Pani Club, was to have spoken also, but unfortunately she was unable to attend. The Te Pani Club includes the Newtown, Hutt, and Y.W.C.A. Central Literary Circles, all of which have been studying Elizabethan literature. Nine members of the .Hutt Circle . took part in the sketch which was given, in costume,. from "The Mill on tho Floss," and which showed the possession of good miming' powers on the part of the performers. The'Newtown Circle was equally good in the bonnet scene from the ; same book, and another good performance was the sketch from "Cranford—Miss Betty's Tea Party"—by members of the Central Circle. A demonstration of first aid, by several members of the first-aid class, with Miss Mack as leader, was an interesting item. Another exhibition of phyic.il drill, this time by the seniors, undor tho direction of Mr. Threadgill, was much appreciated, and was followed by a cleverly performed comic sketch, "Mochauical Jane," by tho ©locution class (Mrs. Woods). Tho selections taken from the oratorio, .-"Christ and His Soldiers," sung by tho Lyric Club under tlie baton of Mr. F. S. Pope, were adlnirably given. The singing of tho National 'Anthem brought the programme to an end.