SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2371, 29 January 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Base Hospital at Trenttiam. Miss Sybil Nathan, hon. secretary, wishes to acknowledge the following subscriptions :—Mr. Max Eickclbauiu, •£5 65.; Mi's. Jtidah Myers, Mrs. Phil Myers, and Mrs. J. M. Muir, £1 Is. each j. Miss-I'. Myers, £1; Miss E. Myers, 10s.; Mrs. C. J. Robertson, Miss Kl-eeft, Mrs. S. J. Haniraerton, anil "C.C.," 6s.- oach. Experiences in England. Miss Malcolm, who has recently returned from England, had ah unwelcome, though rather interesting, experience. Sue was in* Westminster Abbey with some other ladies, being shown the many interesting beauties of the Abbey w'heii a bomb was thrown by a Suffragette who was in tho next party. Fortunately, no serious damage was done, but clouds of dust fell from the great arches and columns, so that they could not see each other for some time. Strange to say, it caused very little confusion; everyone stood astonished for a short time, then the woman was marched off, and tho sightseeing was over, as the Abbey was closed 'till, the authorities could ascertain the amount of damage done. Miss Malcolm was in Ireland just before tho declaration of- wart and found people all wondering at the mobilisation of troops that Was going on. Except for that, tho news of .the. war would have caused intense surprise and consternation. '. ' Reunion ai St. Helen's Hospital, At St. Helen's Hospital yesterday afternoon a very pleasant party took placo, rightly called a "babies' party," as the little ones were there in great force, and received much admiration. The matron and staff are to be congratulated on the bonny, healthy little ones who show satisfactorily the excellent start iii life they got at St. Helen's. Miss Mac Lean, officer in charge of St. Helen's, was present, Dr. Agnes Bennett, and her sister, Dr. Kemp, Mrs. Grace' Neil], one of tho originators of St. Helen's, and others. The mothers and babies were out in the pretty garden belonging to the Hospitalj and the little one's were examined and reported on most favourably, as no fewer than eight of them had taken prizes at various baby shows., Afternoon tea followed, and then Miss MacLean gave a short address, commending the appearance of the little ones, and . encouraging the mothers to keep them always as well. She also apologised for tho absence of the Hon. MrRhodes, Minister of Public Health. It was a vory cheerful outing ' f/# rnothors and babies, and perhaps another time a few more of those interested in tho Hospital may have an opportunity of seeing what an excellent up-to-date place it is for the purpose. Miss Florence Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.' J. F. Adams, is at present in Brussels. Two letters have been •reccivod from her lately, just ,saying that she is well, and that it ..was. bitterly cold, and all very.-sad.'■; The letters were posted by friends going to Holland, and are only English postmarked. Mrs. Massey wishes to acknowledge with thanks books and magazihes for the Trentham Library fromllrs. Hopkins, Mrs. F. Ward, Mr: and Mrs. Cbull, ajjd Mrs. H. D. Crawford. Mr.- and Mrs. Coleridge lave ed to Wellington from a holiday trip to the Wairarapa, Mrs. A. E. Herdman and family have returned to town after. spending the holidays camping at Tarawera. Mr. and Mrs. C. Loughnan, cf Palmerston North, have returned from England.. . The' Misses Alloway, who are staying with. Mrs..E. Hadfield, return, to Marten on Saturday. Among the visitors at the. Empire Hotel are Mrs. M'Laren (Masterton), Mr., and Mrs. Walcnu (England), Mr. and Mrs. Van Lieu (England), Mr. and Mrs. Howell (Melbourne), Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Dunedin), Mr. and Mrs. E. Wackrill (Feilding), ' Mrs. Asher (Adelaide), and Miss de Luer (Sydney). , The Rev. J. Patterson and Miss Patterson have returned to,town. The Thorndon croquet lawn is being very well patronised this month. Long and interesting games go on, sometimes, lasting for most of the day. Among the constant players are Mrs. C. Richardson, Mrs. Young, Mrs. C; Palmer, Mrs. Larnach, Miss Brandon, Mrs. G. Johnson (hon. secretary). The large number of ladies who accepted Messrs. Veitch and Allan's invitation to tea yesterday afternoon were surprised and delighted at the skill displayed by four little girls, the youngest only seven years of age, in cutting out drosses for each other by the "Ideal Home" system. There certainly is a great deal_ to be said in favour of a system.which so simplifies dress-cutting •that tiny tots such as those who exhibited their ability yesterday afternoon, are able to do such excellent work after only a' lesson or two. 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Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Webster. Tho Y.W.C.A. Rooms in Herbert Street presented a bright and pretty appearance last evening on the occasion of the welcome hotno to Mr; and Mrs. Webster, the latter being president of the Wellington Branch, and also Miss Biroh, tile secretary. Occasion was also taken to say farewell to Miss Dunlop, the,-House Superintendent,. who is leaving here to tako up work in Melbourne. <. All the speakers agreed.that Miss Dunlop would bo very greatly missed and that her work was invaluable. Mr. J. G., W. Aitken presidedi and voiced the welcomes and farewell on behalf of tho association. Then a pause was made and three beautiful bouquets of sweet peas, and carnations w'cre presented to Mrs. Webster, Miss Birch, and Miss Dunlop, and Mr. Aitken was the recipient of a button-hole of flowers. Mrs. J.. P. Luke, a vice-president of the Y.W.C.A., spoke of the excellent work the association had done, and was still doing in' connection with tho equipment of the New Zealand troops. Mrs. Webster, who was received with most hearty applause, spoke Of her appreciation of the kind welcome she was receiving, and of her pleasure in returning to all the valued friends in the Y.W.C.A. She told many interesting things which had occurred during her voyage to and from Stockholm, whore she was one of the delegates representing New Zealand at a world's conference of the Y.W.C.A. The other two ladies were Mrs. Smeaton, of Auckland, and Mrs. Malcolm, of Christchurch. Mrs. Webster mentioned that they spent a few Very pleasant days in Berlin on their way to Stockholm, and t she was glad they had done.so, as it would probably be long before any' English people would do So again. Arriving in Stockholm, with many other _ delegates, '.from India, China, America, and other parts of the world, thirty Countries in all being represented. They all had a hearty welcome, and were entertained by different hosts and hostesses. Mrs. Webster's own Was a delightful lady, but her English Was very limited.' Mrs. Webster mentioned the quaint hours of meals, and also that sometimes their engagements •intervened, so that they missed them altogether, and were really dreadfully hungry I One regular engagement was and prayer at 10 in the morning, which was very greatly appreciated and they had tho opportunity of meeting and hearing such interesting speakers. The first evening they arrived there was a great reception given them, and many speeches made ih English, French. German, and Swedish. This lasted till 10.30, and then supper followed, and at 11.30 they were thinking thankfully that they could get' some rest, but they found a concert had bceu arranged, and they were expected to s'tay for it. They did so, and had some exquisite music rendered by tin orchestra of girls led by an old lady of 85. It Was 2 o'clock and broad daylight before they wended their way home. ' Tile King and Queen of Sweden invited all the delegates to a garden party, which was very greatly enjoyed, although-their Majesties were unable to bo present owing to illness, but tho Crown Prince and Princess received and entertained them charmingly instead. Mrs. Webster was impressed with the difficulties of carrying on the work of the association in- foreign countries owing to • the narrow restrictions placed on the liberty of women and girls. The day they left all the delegates met at a special service, and received the Communion'together before they parted to go to all the distant parts of lie world. Miss Birch, who also, received a hearty welcome, gave a short account of the visit to Melbourne, where the Y.W.C.A, were entertained. by Lady Munro Ferguson. Miss Birch especially asked those present and their friends to be present at. the Camp Conference to be held at the Taita, March 4 to 11, where Miss Helen Barnes will he the leader. Miss Dunlop bade farewell to the girls and workers, and expressed her regret at leaving them all, and her thankfulness to them for all they had been to her. Special thanks were given to Mrs. Reich, one of the vice-presidents who had taken Mrs. Webstors place during her absence. Al&o to Miss Coneys and Miss Lawson for good work done. Among those present of the board were: Mrs. Hoby,. Mrs. Reich, Mrs. Adamson, Mrs. Donald M'Lean, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Kersley, -Mrs. George, and Miss Lawson. Mrs. Morpeth, president of the Entertainment Committee, and Miss M. Betty (hon. secretary), Mrs. Ilott, and Mrs. Reith, of the Hostel Committee. There was an interesting programme of music and recitations given by Mies Fontaine, Miss Arnold, Misses D.- and L. Nicholas, M:. Len TTavers. Miss Lissack, and Mr. F. S. Pope. Supper followed, and ended a.very pleasant evening, entirely arranged and managed by the girls. Miss Marcbant is visiting Wellington, and is staying at Miss Norton's. Mrs. W. Massey returned to Mangere on 'Wednesday. Mrs. and Miss Gear are returning to Wellington shortly. Dr. Agnes Bennett and her sister havo returned to Wellington, having had a delightful trip to Mount Egmont. For Face Massage, Shampooing, ail Hair Treatments,, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Rollestons's is recommended. Spacious Private Kooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of everv shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambtoii yuay.* __________