SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2642, 13 December 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

'fcrijish and Allies' Relief Fund, Mrs. Rolleston and Miss Litchfield have received parcels of clothing for tlio British and Allies' Relief from Mr. Bridges, Miss Blyth, Mrs. Denton. 324 Tho Terrace, and two anonymous parcols. Miss Saunders's Dance Recital. On Saturday evening a. dance recital was given in the Masonic Hall, Boulcott Street, by Miss Dorothy Saunders, and her pupils. There was no lack of variety in t'lio dances which were given, and some extremely pretty and graceful performances were witnessed,, while in addition the programme was 'interspersed with a few songs and recitations, all of which were equally enjoyable. With -the exception of Miss Saunders, all the dances woro performed by children, and the freedom of movement, the suppleness of body, and the snirit which they displayed were very pretty to witness. For eactt dance tho children were dressed according to its character and against a . background of black curtains some -iffectivo results were secured. Tho Balquhidder School pupils contributed several items, among them being a. pretty. English folk dince curtseys of many nations, Russian exercises,_ a Japanese dance, and a quaint Russian folk dance, tho dresses which Were worn in this being very gay and e'ifeotive. The finale to the programme, a little ballet, "Summer and "Autumn," was danced by Miss Dorothy Saunders and her pupils; and was quito one of the prottiest of t'lio, evening's performances, tlie grouping and movements, as well as "tho frocks choscu to carry out the representation of the little scone, being charming; As a matter of fact, tho dresses'worn by the children altogether were'quito. conspicuous for their prettinoss ond suitability as to character. Contributing to the programme with songs wero Mrs. Sheppard and Miss Marjorie Saunders, and Miss Alico Saunders gave some clever recitations. Some of tho dances performed by the children wero danced to gramaphone accompaniments. The Citizens' Hospitality, The Town Hall on Christmas Day is likely to be a special haunt of, the soldiers who will be in town on leave for that day, and thove they will bo the guests of the citizens' hospitality, as refreshments will be obtainable practically all day, lunch in tho morning, afternoon tea, and also an evening meal. Soldiers from camp and returned sick and wounded soldiers who may be in town for the day will all find a welcome at the Hall. The Mayor and Mayoress are making every possible arrangements for the comfort and convenience of the soldiers. In regard t'o the Christmas dinner at the camps, offers of contributions are beginning to come in well. A communication has beou received $rom' the Auckland Countess of Liverpool workers, offering to assist with the plum puddings, and tho Mayor has received several wires from freezing companies with offers of provisions for that: day. Christmas at the hospitals should be a special event this year with so many inmates, and it is not likely that tho soldiers who are stationed there will be forgotten. News was received by tho last English mail to the effect that the marriage of Miss Roma Hope, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hope, Gloniti, South Canterbury, to Major Drummond Spencer Smith, was to take place on December 6. Her Brother, Lieutenant' Peter Hope, is with his regiment in France. The engagement is announced of Miss .Evelyn Henderson, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Henry Bcveridge Henderson and of Mrs. Henderson, of Thorndon, to Mr. Reginald Heath Vincont, eldest sou of the late Mr. R. H. Vincent, and of Mrs. Vinccnt, of Goldie's Brae. A pleasant social, admission to which was by parcel containing Christmas gifts for soldiers, was held at the Presbyterian Hall on Friday evening. A duet was given by Misses Tunnicliffo and Humphries; recitation by Miss Eva Fairbrother; song by Miss Jensen; and a dialogue, "Jemima's Money," by Misses M. M'Phee, D. Kemble; A. Osborne, and H. Tumor. A flower competition was won by Miss M'Gill, and the whole affair was very enjoyable. Parcels were numerous and contained cigarettes, chocolates, condensed milk, writing tablets, etc.

A Soldiers' Party. During tho week-end a very pleasant littlo party took place at Trentham Camp, when Madame Monkma-n-Demn-ster, at tho request of a number of Southland and Otago men, took a number of visitors from Wellington, who originally hailed from the southern part of tho Dominion, as .well as others who wero AVellingtonians, out to tho caihp to afternoon tea. Their liosts wore tho men belonging to D Company, under Sergeant Hanna, and in addition to Madamo Monkman-Dcmpster and her party were Nurso Everitt and another party of visitors. Tho liutmont in which everyouo was i3ivtertained had been beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage, and tho utmost hospitality was shown their guests by tho soldiers. A piano had been brought into tho hutment for the occasion, and musical contributions from guests aud soldiers wero greatly enjoyed. Sapper Swan played' the violin, Private Black and three or four others played tho piano, and even the drum was .pressed into service. Songs were sung by MissCarr, Mrs. Briam Bree,' and Miss Donnelly, and altogether a most entertaining afternoon was spent. Among those who woro present, in addition to Madame Monkman-Dempster and Nurse Everitt, were: Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Knowles Smith, Miss O'Connor, Mrs. Ames, Mrs. Gibson, Miss Hind, Miss Dempster, Miss Scott, Miss Myers, , Miss Lake. _ In all, the party numbered well over sixty, and before they left a photograph was taken as a memento of the occasion, and the guests departed with _ hearty cheers in their honour ringing in their ears. ' It seems rather a pity that quito frequently men who come in to camp from other parts of the Dominion leave for tho front without experiencing the hospitality of Wellington people, simply, becaus'o they know no ono here, and do , not got to know them. It is-only by c'lianco that sometimes they come across someone who belongs to their part of the country, and in ways such as the abovo come into personal contact with people living in Wellington before they leave the country. On Sunday, the Mayor and Mayoress visited May Morn Camp to make arrangements concerning the Christmas dinner to bo held there on December 23. As there are no hutments at May Morn, everything being under canvas, the dinner will be somewhat in picnic' fashion as to its arrangements. Mr. Luke is having tables, forms, and various other necessary things sent out, and as the head cook happens to be the one who was in charge at' Trentham last Christmas time, • there will be additional experience to draw upon . Among tho visitors staying at tho Bellevue Gardens Hotel are: Mr. and Mrs. Ponder (Blenheim), Mrs. Thomas Hoaro and family (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. 1 Favell (Grcymouth), Mi', and Mrs. Joy, I and Miss Kelly. i i (Continued on next page.)