SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2397, 1 March 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

For Belgian Women Refugees. The ladies who are organising tho streot collection which takes place today, are anxious that it should" be l'ully understood. that this special eollcetion is for the Belgian women refugees, in Jfingland who are so tragically placed. It is hoped by this moans to send a sum of money for their immediate uso, wherewith to supply them and their little ones with some alleviation of their sad circumstances. Ono wondors whether it has ever been brought homo so vividly before that it is, in tho long run, women who are the heaviest sufferers by war. Tho buliot that ends the lil'e qf a soldier also finds its homo in the heart of some woman—and that is only the lightest side of it «,11, _ Tho object for which to-day's collection is levied should make a special appoal to every man and woman.

A Convent's Colden Annlvorsary, An- interesting occasion was colobrated at tho Napier Convont on Thursday when tho golden anniversary of tho arrival in Napier of tho Sisters of tho Order was commemorated. A. large numbor of visiting clorgy woro present at the services, and a largo attendance of the public. Tho first of tho Sisters to arrive in Now Zoalaiul went to Napier and established tho convent that has now become so well known. High Mass was celebratod, Maori and white children supplying tho music and a special service was conducted by tho Rev. Father O'Connell, of Wellington. In the afternoon a concert was given by tho children.

Carterton Notos. A number '.of ladies connected with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carterton, gathered in the social hall on Friday afternoon, the occasion being a "prtrcel party," .given for Miss Nona Telford, whose marriage takes place shortly. The opening up of the many "parcels" gave mucli entertainmont. Songs were contributed by Mrs. T. J. Rathbone, Miss Feist, and Miss N. Telford,- and a piano solo by Miss Reid. Afternoon tea was provided by the Presbyterian congregation., Mr 3. James Bayliss, of Rotorua, is at present visiting her mother, Mrs. Burnett, of Carterton.

Miss Priest, of Clareville, who is to be married shortly, and who has taken a great interest in the Bible Class of St. Andrew's Church, was entertained at a kitchen tea by tbe members on Friday evening. A competition of the greatest number of names of North Island towns was held, and the winner Wits found to bo Miss Haddrie. Miss Hin'c Turner contributed a pianoforte solo, and Mr. W. Dudson sang_ the patriotic song "Soldiers of the King," the gathering joining in the _ chorus, ilrs. Thompson paid a high tribute to the help rendered bj* Miss Priest, in the interest of the Bible Class. 1

Miss left on Saturday with the "Charley's Aunt" and "Private Secretary" Company for a tour of the Wc-st Coast, Christehurcli, and Dunedin, and returns to Wellington towards the end of April.

Dr. and Mrs. M'Dougall, who arrived in Wellington by the Uuahine, loft for Auckland at the end of' last week. Mrs. Hiley is leaving for Auckland to-day. & Professor Charles E. Fawsitt, D.So. (Kdinburgh), Ph.D. (Leipzic), and Mrs. Fawsitt, left by tho Moeraki for Sydney on Friday. Mrs. W. A. Kennedy left on Saturday for Wanganui to visit her daughter, Mra. A. Wilson. Mrs. H. White, who has been staying at the Royal Oak Hotel for the past few weeks, left for the south on Friday. Sir. and Mrs. Charles Holdsworth and Miss Holdsworth, of Dunedin, left for Sydney on Friday. It Ts interesting to learn that the work of Mrs. Arthur Murphy (Janey Canuk), the Canadian authoress, has been recognised •by _ the bestowal upon her of the decoration of a Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Including Mrs. Murphy,, there are not more than half a dozen Ladies of Grace of the Order in Canada. . Mrs. A. F. Rattray and Mrs. Kirkcaldie are visiting Christchuroh.

The Misses Shackleton (Pahiatua), who have been visiting Christchuroh, left at the end of last week on their return to the north.

An acknowledgment of two cases of clothing sent to the Victoria League in London for the poor has been received by Mrs. Alfred Nathan, of Auckland. The secretary of the league, Miss Talbot; states in her letter that summer clothes will be acceptable. "Simple things in good condition are most helpful," she says. "1 do not think it is worth while mending worn-out clothes even for tho very poor here.. It is really, not worth the trouble either of mending, packing, or the space they take on board ship, but clothes in good condition are always acceptable, and we oannot thank you enough on behalf of the recipients for your very kind thought, of us all here."

Tho marriage took place quietly _on February 10,. in the Presbyterian Church, Elsternwick, of Mr. Charles Lowther Duigan, eldest son of the late Mr. James Duigan, of Wanganai, to Miss Chrissie Neilson M'Coll, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. • William M'Coll, Balshagray Avenue, Partrick, .Glasgow. Tbe 'Rev. A. Macauley performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory supple satin, made with a pointed train, long-pleated tunic of ivory embroidered ninon in a design of small white silk roses and true lovers' knots, and deep ceinture of striped satin charmeuse. _ She carried a bouquet of water lilies and tree lilies of tho valley, and her only ornament was a pearl and diamond pendant, _ the gift of the bridegroom.- The bridesmaids were the Misses Cynthia and Patricia Duigan, who wore spotted voile frocks with Rose du Barri sashes, and cream hats wreathed with daisies. They carried bouquets of pink and white carnations.' Mr. Charles Iredalo was tho best man.

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