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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2583, 4 October 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in the Basilica. At tlie Basilica of the'sSacred Heart, Hill Street, on Monday, September 27, Mr. ill. C. Ongloy, solicitor, Taihape, was married to Miss Catherine M'Keowen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M'Keowen, of tliis City. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by tlie Rev. Father Connolly, of Taihape. Tlio bride, who was given away by her father, wore a fawn costume trimmed with embroideries, and hat to match. Her sister, Miss Norah M'Keowen, who wore a gown of saxo crcpo do chene, with white hat, and toso trimmings, was bridesmaid. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. F. M'Laughian, of I'aihapo. A reception was afterwards held at Godber's, where tlio usual toasts were honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Ongley left by motor later for tlio north. The Soldiers' Evening.

'Their Excellencies the Governor and the Countess of Livcipool' visited the Town Hall on Saturday, when t'ho second evening for the soldiers of the Seventh Reinforcements was given by tlio Mayoress and wives of the City Councillors. A considerable number of soldiers visited the hall, and 'a, very pleasant and altogetlior informal timo was spent, no set programme of entertainment having been arranged, but dancing, singing, etc., occurring just as the spirit moved them. One or two choruses were sung by tho soldiers present, and during tho : evening recitations or songs were contributed by Miss Luke, tho Misses Jones (2), Wright, Jamieson, Castlo, Stapleton, and Mrs. Hempton. Music for dancing was played by Mi®. Lcwiston and Mies Marks. The supper arrangements were in the charge of some of tlie City Councillors' wives, and their assisting friends, and the number of guests i>resent kept them busily employed. Tlio Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, was as usual indefatigable in lier efforts to secure the enjoyment of the men. The Mayor was _ present during t'he whole of the evening.

Women's National Reserve. A largely attended meeting of residents of North Kilbirnie and Hataitai was held at the Hataitai Bowling Club's Pavilion 011 Friday for the purpose of: forming a branch of tlio. Women's National Keserve. Mrs. Withers,.who was voted to the chair, (briefly introduced Mrs. Seville, who outlined the objects of the meeting, and explained that it was hoped to inaugurate a combined Hataitai and North Kilbirnie Branch of the reserve, while later on South Kilbirnie and Lyall Bay might be similarly organised.: After.speaking of the exceedingly valuable work doiio by women in Europe during this crisis of the world's history, -Mrs.'' Seville said that it liad been hoped by. many that the .Government of New Zealand would have supplemented t'he National Register of men* shortly to be compiled by one showing tlie extent of the country's resources in. regard to the women's capacities. This, however, .was not, so far,'being done, and it was proposed to supply the- lack by arranging for the various brauches of the Women's National Reserve to act as enrolling agencics for a. voluntary National Register of women. In referring to the memo, of constitution, the _ speaker stated that the Central Executive wished 1 it to be clearly understood that in cases in' which, women are able to free men for active service •by undertaking their work in various .ways, tlio pay shall bo the same .as /that ■ of. men. The meeting then unanimously resolved to form a branch to be . known as the Hataitai and North Kilbirnie. Branch, of the Women's National Reserve, and the following oflio'ers were, elected: —President, Mrs. C. H. Seville; hon. _ secretary and treasurer, Miss Rose Withers, Hataitai Road; committee, Mesdames Greenslade, C. Jorgenscn, Shepherd, Stoup, Taylor, Bayfield. Amos, Cracroft, Mack and Withers. The enrolment of members was then proceeded with.

British and Belgian Relief Fund. Mrs., Rolleston and Miss _ Litchfield have received parcels of clothing for the British and Belgian Relief from: Mangaonoho Patriotic Workers; Mrs. Lionel Rhodes, "Kia Ora," Featherston; Miss Hosking, Hobson Street; Mrs. Kember, The Terrace; Mrs. George Winder; Berliampore Baptist Ladies' Auxiliary; Ladies-of Norsewood;-A. M. Carter, Kelbuni Parade; Mrs. A. Seed, Mangaroa; Mrs. Bland, Plimmerton; Mrs. A. Matthews, Featherston; one anonymous parcel.

Nurse Baker reports that during tho five weeks of her engagement to the Hutt and Pctono Branch of'the'Society for tho Health of Women and Children, 154 visits to homes have been made; there were 10 new cases; 84 adults wero visiting tho offices; 6 mothers were instructed how to prepare the milk; 5 letters have been written, and, upwards of 160 miles had been covered by bicycle.

A Farewell Party. Trooper George Little (Takapau), who is leaving with the "Sevenui:;," was guest of honour at a pleasant party given by Mrs. F. Wood at her residence, Hall Street, on Saturday night'. Sirs. Wood and Miss Lydia Barrett received. The rooms wero gay with flowors, narcissi, anemones, and liativo broom being used in the decorating. Tho Union Jack and Now Zealand Ensign wero effectively draped around tlie rooms. During the cveoniiig' Miss Rita Roberts, Miss Teresa Flanagan, and Air. Arthur Richardson sang. Miss Lydia Barrett, Mr. Hugh Croll, and Mr. Duko Flocton played pianoforte solos. Mr. Walter Wood and Mr. Olias. Wol- [ luni recited a number of patriotic recitations, and selections from a gramophone fjavemuch pleasure. A "street" competition was-won by Mr. Allan Hornblow, Miss Richardson being second. The supper table was decorated with red, white and blue anemones. Mr. Duke Flocton proposed the toast of Trooper. Little, which was enthusiastically responded to, and the toast "Our Abseent Boys" was honoured. Tlio singing -of "Heo's a Jolly Good Fellow" and cheers for the guest of the evening concluded a very happy function.

Opening of tho Miramar Coif Club. Few pleasanter places' in Wellington could have been found on Saturday than tho Miramar golf links, and it,was not surprising that a very large number of visitors went out from town to attend tho club's opening. of play_ for the season—a mere formality, since play goes on all the year round. The day was an ideal spring -day, and the links, fresh and green, with a background of blue hills and glimpses of blue sea iu the hear distance, wero delightful to town-weary eyes. _ The president, Mr. Firth, in the course of an inspiring speech, read the names of the members who are fighting for tlie Empire, and told his hearers that their names were to be inscribed on the club's own special roll of honour, where all could see'it. A mixed foursome was "played, and afternoon tea was served in the' tearoom upstairs, a very pretty room, panelled as the whole of the club-house is with rimu, and with a balcony running round the outside. Pink rhododendrons and scarlet anemones decorated the tables and the room itself, and tea was poured by Mrs. Firth, Mrs. Richardbou, and Miss von Dadelszen. Another pretty room was the ladies' sitting-room close by, which with its blue carpet, panelled walls, and comfortable furniture made a very restful and harmonious resting place. Among those who' were present were: Mrs. Triggs, Mrs. Yaldwin, Miss 'Massey,' Miss Wheeler, Mrs. and Miss Wylie, Mrs. R. T.lWard, Mrs. .Tully, Mrs. ; Webster, JTrs\ Sinclair, Mrs. Turnbull, the Misses ;Halse (2), Miss Calleuder, Mrs. F. Ward, Mrs. Holmes, Miss Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Barraud, Mrs. T. Ward, Mrs. Ponsonby, Miss. Kember, Mr. and Miss . Nelson, Miss Marks, the Misses Seed (2), Miss Williams, Miss Kennedy, Miss Focke, Miss Carter, Miss Wilberfoss, Mrs. Kidston, Miss Cooper (Auckland).

The concert which was organised last Tuesday by the Victoria League girls for their. Christmas Box Fund for soldiers,; realised, the, sum of £30. At- their -usual .. fortnightly meeting Which is to be held' this evening, the members are; asked to .bring material with "them for making bags in which toi put the presents. It is hoped there will be a good attendance, as' many bags will be wanted.

Miss Wheeler and Miss l'urton are visiting Napier. Miss Coqpor. (Auckland) is visiting. Wellington, aiid is staying at Kenilworth. . ,' The monthly sewing bee of: the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women- and Children (Plunket nurses) takes place 011 Tuesday afternoon at 'Mrs. Algar Williams's, 25- Hobson Street.

Tho matron of the Wellington Hospital desires to acknowledge tho fo'lowing gifts for sick soldiersGramaphone, 40 records, games, cards, etc., Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool; large quantity of linen and flannel shirts, Military Hospital Guild; chairs, couch, cushion-covers, and nig, Lady Gibbes; cakes, fruit, soup, jelly cases of oranges and 'cmons, Soldiers' Comforts Guild; cases of pineapples, and oranges, cakes, and jelly, Mr. and Mrs. Williamson; jelly, cako, and fruit, Mrs. Salek (The Terrace); fruit, tobacco, magazines, Jliss-Ringiyood, Mrs. Burnett, .'Mrs. Feilds (Christchurch), Oriental Bay : Hospital, Mr. Warburton; men's socks. Ladies' Guild, N.Z. Natives' Association; home-made sweets and sponge cakes, Miss Beat-tie (Woodville). 1

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