SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2938, 25 November 1916, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Presbyterian carden Party, 'An interesting garden party will bo held in tlio beautiful grounds of tho Scots College, 63 Hobson Street, tins afternoon, tlie governors having invited the members of the Assembly and the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union Conference to partako of their hospitality. The Soots College was the residence of the late Mr. T. C. Williams, and was and is one of tho' best laid out grounds in Wellington. Red Cross Entertainment. On Saturday evening last a. party of well-known Wellington ladies 'and gentlemen visited Martinborough and gave a concert in aid of the Red Cross Fund, Lord Lansdowne's Appeal. Tho party consisted of Miss Newton, Miss Segrief, Miss It. Segriof, and Messrs. A. -W. Newton, P. S. Twiss, and Thorpe. The concert party were greete<J by one of tho largest audienccs that has ever assembled in the Martinborough Town Hall, and the items were well received, and'_encores were demanded for every item. Tho financial result of the concert, including salo of flowers, sweets, etc., will be over £200. Mr. 'A. D. M'Leod, chairman of the Featherston County Council, on behalf of tho president, socrotary, and members of the Liverpool Equipment and Red Cross League, thanked' Mr. Newton and his party for their kind help arid excellent entertainment, and said that Mr. Newton's face was an old one amongst them,, but ever a most welcomo one._ The party were motored back to Wellington on Sunday.

The lion, secretary for Lady Liverpool and Mrs..Pomaro's Maori Soldiers' Fiihd acknowledges tho following donations: Rangitukia Nativo School: Scarves, Henri Makiwhara, Kakariki, M. K. Heihi, Tehorenga, Tai Pepore, Heaio Teptini, Mereliana Pa.uira, Paku Pai, Te Kiri Pepiri, Katarina Pohutu, Erana Haerewa, Keita Pepere, Hara Tawbera, Mere Karaka Waititc, Keiha Mahi,' Ivolni Kohere, M. Rana, May Milligan,'Hoaria Hill,. Pipcka Kakalii, H. Korimetc, Pani Potae (2), Hirata Poata; Koni Hornoa (5), Mrs. R.. Kohere (4), Dudu Kohere, Kuata Poata, Rini Mackey. Per Miss Veale. Cambridge Women's General Hospital and War Fund: 2 knives and forks, 2 spoons, 2 poolcet book cases, 18 balaclavas, 20 scarves, 4 waistcoats," 8 pairs mittens, 4 needle-cases, 22 tins Navy Cut; per Hon. Mr. Hemes, per Morehu Kirikau, Rulii Pururu, tribes Ngati Hinelcura and' Ngati Euwiti tribes, Rotoiti, £50; ■ Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Hamilton, £5; Mrs. R. Sherratt, Gisbornc, £1.

Dr. Elsio Inglis's Russian Unit (says "Tho Queen") recently set out. Tlie women doctors and nurses consented to have their liair slipped short, and in their khaki uniforms looked but for their short skirts, remarkably like young officers. All tho expenses of tho unit other than the salaries are defrayed by tho London Women's Suffrago Society.

President Wilson (says a rccent number of "The Queen"), who lias promised to try to securo equal suffrage for both sexes by means of State action, sent a letter to tho Jane Joffcrsoil Club at Denver, in the course of which ho said: "The old notion that suffrage and service go hand in hand is a sound one, and women may well appeal to it, though it has long been invoked against them. The war in Europe has forever set at rest the notion that nations depend in times oF stress wholly upon their men. Tho women of Europe aro bearing their full share of. war's awful burden in the daily activities of tho struggle, and moro than : their share as sufferers." Tlio rival candidate, Judgo Hughes, went even further than tho President, for ho said he was determined to bring about women's suffrago by ;t federal amendment to the national constitution. Addressing a meeting of three thousand women, lie declared that tho question was ono "which should he settled for tlio. entire country and settled: as speedily as possible."" The National American Woman Suffrage Association lias lately held a convention in Atlantic .City under the presidentship of Mrs. Chapman Catt.

The Grey town Flower Show, held on Thursday, was not so well patronised as usiia.l. The rose bowl was won by Mr. A. Booth, of Carterton. Tlio sweet pea bowl was also won by Carterton, Miss Bunny being tho winner, with Miss Micliell (Masterton) as _ runnerup. Miss S. Jackson (Wood'side) won tho points prizo for cut fldwers, Miss Rub'y Humphries, for decorations, and Mr; J. Goodall for vegetables.,

During the week the following were .staying.at the Rutland Hotel, Wauganui'■lion: James and Mrs., Rortliwick, Mr. J. J. Canavtm .(Christcluirch), Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Matthews,; Mr. D. Little (Dunediii), Mr. F. W. Allen (Melbourne), Sir.; and Mrs. F. Lincoln, Mr. J. Stevens. Mr. Owen Mahon, Mr. Thos. Loihy (Auckland), Mr. W. H. H. Young (Stratford). Sir. F. Pirani (Feilding), Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Fraser (Foxton), Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wheeler (Taihape), Mrs. Howard, Dr. and Mrs. Skcrman (Mnrton), Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Legsatt (Nelson), Mr. and Mrs. James Balfour. Miss Balfour (Mangamahu), Mr. H. E. Brace (Midhirst), Mr. A. Wade (Tnrakina), Mr. and Mrs. AVm. Harvov, Air. A. H. Goss, Mr. P. Hopkins Wow Plvmouth), Sir. A. G. Gate, Mr. E. A. Caldoiv, Mr. A. R. Snlway, Mr. A. R. Clarke, Mr. L. Sandberg, Mr. P. A. Miller, Mr. L. Sneechley, Mr. A. S. Dawson, Mr. and Sirs. Liardct. Miss Liardct (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Eager (Toledo, U.S.A.).

Tho Presbyterian Orphanage. At the meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly last evening, Mrs. Mills, the matron of the Presbyterian Orphanage at Berhamporo, eaid. she believed that tho social work she was , engaged in . was the will of God. To ' tho doubter this week was visible' and convincing proof that Jesus Christ was a living reality. The orphanage was started seven years ago without any special endowment of value. To-day they had a property worth £8500, with a debt of only £1800, and now'after every special money-raising ■ function Dr. Gibb had a habit of saying in a very triumphant tone, "Well, what do | you think of the Uresbyterians now?" She had not told him yet what she thought of the Presbyterians. Perhaps it would bo good for him te know. (Laughter.) They had now fifty-six children in the orphanage. They were all a very happy family, living in very beautiful surroundings. They were confronted almost daily with the problem of -housing children temporarily, when parents go te the hospital or meet other extraordinary circumstances.' Some of the-cases were really'very distressing, but they could do nothing but turn them away._ A place for. temporarily iliousiiig children was much needed. Another Urgent need was a creche (for, infants). The Roman Catholics were doing what they could in Wellington, hut thoy badly wanted a protectant creche. At the next General Assembly she hoped to' he able to say that such an institution had been established. Dr. Gibb: "Long before that." Tlianks to Red Cross Workers. Tho following letter has just, been received by the officer in charge of the Red Cross Society, Wellington, .from Sir Robert Hudson, chairman of the Finance Committee of tho British Red Cross Society, London, wherein he acknowledges receipt. of. each.. sum sent through the Red Cross Office up to the end of July. j. Tho following is an extract from the letter which will prove of interest to tho workers:—"l am desired'by the Fi-. nance Committee of tho British Red Cross, and the Order of St. John, to. ask that in whatever manner you think proper, you will be so good as to convey to tho members of the Now Zealand Red Cross Society, our warm and grateful thanks for the. continued arid generous help given to us in our work. Tho committee very keenly appreciates the interest ■ which was shown in ourefforts to ameliorate the sufferings. of tho sick and wounded of His Slajesty's Forces." . ' ... ' . Presentation io Miss Payne. ' Miss Payne's many friends and wellwishers will bo glad to hear what a success tho movement has been to subscribe towards some little recognition of the great services Miss Payno has rendered during her strenuous career as matron of the Wellington Hospital. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, who was personally interested in Sliss Payne, approved of the step proposed. First of all.a few personal friends took the matter up, then the circle began to quickly widen. Miss Payne's numerous friends arid wellwishers, both men and women, asked to bo allowed to help, and Mrs. Henry Hadfield, who had undertaken tho secretarial work, began to receive sympathetic and appreciative letters from, all directions, till the list was finally closed a few diiys ago. Miss Payne's' health is still tt"matter : .;'bf."great anxiety to her friends, bnt everyone hopes that tlie rest "and change and freedoih from care will do their healing work, and that she will once more return to Wellington with health and strength renewed. Red Cross Necessaries. ■ His Excellency the Governor has received tho following cablegram from tho British Joint Red Cross Committee, London, in reply to his inquiry re bandages: "White bandages, all sizes, three to six inches, dysentery, bindthreo to six inches, dystentery binders, splint pads, limb pillows, face cloths, are most required." Miss E. M., Hiiyes, who, has .been spending, a long hoJiaay iu England, as tho guest of Mrs. T. E. Donne, is returning in tho Athenic,' aiid should reach Wellington iloxt. week. Jlrs. Luke, tho Mayoress, Will open the Red Cross tea, given hy tho_ wives of tho members of the _ Wellington Bowling Green, in the pavilion in Aro Street this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. Gbrdon, of Havelqck, and their son, and Sirs. Dick St. Hill are leaving for London iu the Remuera. Miss Bemiet, of Masterton, is also leaving in the Remuera. Cultene Balm is a wonderful wrinkle remover and clear complexion giver. A suro aid in preventing tan, sunburn, and freckles. Invaluable for motoring, golf, and outdoor pursuits. For use by day, 3s. 6d. Chltehe Skin Food has properties to soften, purify, and cleanse tho skin, soothin?; yet a tissue builder and blemish eradicate!'. For use at night, 3s. Neither preparation causes growth of hair on face 33 so many so called complexion creams do. Hygienic Face Powder in 4 shades, 2s. 6d. All hair.work and hair toriics and creams. Jliss Mij'som, Barnett's Buildings, 91 Willis St. Tel. 814.—Advt.

Nurses are good 'judges of the wholesomeness and good flavour of tea, therefore the following letter..is .worth readnig. "I have started using Desert Gold Ten ill my Nursing Home; all my patients like the tea and intend using no other when they go home." Everybody who tests Desert Gold 'i'ea appreciates its superior quality and superb flavour. Get the 2s. grade.—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding, bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, SC Willis Strset.—Advt. I ! i

Protection of Women and Children. The committee of the New Zealand Society for the Protection of Wojnen and .Children, met yesterday. I.ady Stout presided, and there -were also present: Mesdames Griffiths, Ponsonb.v, J. Kirkcaldie, A. R. Atkinson,. W. A. Evans,_ M.A., and Miss Parlano. Apologies for, absenco were: from Mesdames Winder and Hoby. A number of cases of alleged cruelty to children have been investigated and maintenance sought. The following subscriptions have "been- 'received:— Mrs. P. C. Watt,' £1 Is.; ; Mr. P. Penty, 10s.; "N.Z. Truth," 10s.; Ellice and Manton,.. us.; Mrs.' Griffiths, ss. ; Mrs.--Firth, 55.; Miss Parlane, 55.; Mrs. W. Ferguson, 55.; Mrs. J. Hitchie, 55.; St.i Peter's Vicarage, 55.; Mrs; Palliser, 55.; and Mr. Stewart. 2s. 6d. ; . ..

ihe Misses Humphries, of, New Ply-, mouthy are' staying' with Mrs.' Hursthouse, at the Lower Hutt.. Miss Nance Drummond' left ; for Christchurch last night. \

A dance and musical evening is being held in the Concert Chamber of the Town. Hall this evening, in aid of comforts for the 6oldiers at Trentham. All the proceeds. will bo handed over to Chaptain-Captain Maloaey. The Rev. E. R. Harris, of Timaru, who is in Wellington for the Presbyterian General Assembly, will speak to girls and young women in the Y.W.C.A. Club-room, Herbert Street, to-morrow afternoon,' at 4.15. The St. John Ambulanco Brigado and Red. Cross Society (Nathan's Building) wish to acknowledge donations and gifts from'the following:— Miss Macandrew (sale of flowers), £3; Petone Red Cross Shop, £25 9s. 2d.; Te'Aro School; May Ferguson; Edna Taylor; Olive Shirtcliffe; W.C.T.0., por Mrs. Helyer: Wainui-o-mata Red Cross Society; Women's National Reserve, Napier; Mangaweka Red .Cross Society, 4 cases; Bulls Red Cross Society, 2 cases; Auroa Red Cross Society; Rongotea and District Red Cross Guild.' •-We are glad that stationers, teachers, parents,' and scholars are recognising the 6plendid educational valued of The Thinker brand writing tablets, school exercises, and note' books. Let every reader of "The. Dominion" ' always ask for "The Thinker's Favourite."—Advt.

P.W.M.U. Missionary Meeting. Mrs. Monro presided over tho P.W:M.TJ. Missionary meeting, held in St. John's Schoolroom yesterday afternoon. _ There was a largo gathering.' Greetings were given by representatives of sister societies,, Mrs. Wyles (Adelaide), Mrs. Wright (Methodist), Mrs. Evans (Congregational), Miss Archer (Baptist). Mrs. Glover (Salvation . Army), and also greetings from Queensland. Miss Low sang a solo. Tho first Nurse Prentice, on furlough from China, ■ was most interesting, dealing specially with her work as a nurse. She spoke of the dreadful infant mortality in China, three out of every four children dying. Maternity "work opened up great opportunities for preaching the Gospel of Christ, and for helping the women and children. The babies are not bathed until 12 days after birth, but under tho influence of the Mission ' Hospital, many are brought along when only one hour old to be washed and dressed in a New Zealand singlet. The Chinese women say "Truly the ladies in New Zealand have great hearts." Often in syringing ouS a baby's ear two or three flies hava been removed. There is fearful ignorance of the caro of children and of the first, ideas' of cleanliness. Tho nurses and doctors are looking forward to tho new hospital at Ko Toiig, which will have 100 beds instead of 36. as at present. Another • nurse is urgently .needed for the work. Miss Wright, also from, China, was dressed in a charming Chinese bridal dress, presented to her by her school pupils and the women attending the chapels. ; She _ said the only bright thing in a. Chinese woman's life was her ' dress and its No one could realise the darkness that surrounds her life, born with a fear of evil spirits and haunted all through life with tliem. Ancestral worship was the great hindrance to Christianity.. Miss Walker, co-worker with Sister Jessie, at Nuhaka, spoke of the Maori work. There aro no nurses in this district, and these devoted workers act as doctors and nurses. Mormonism has a great-hold, and Mormons have been busy for 25 years. Miss' Walker appealed for the prayers of all present in the difficulties of their - mission 1 work. Mrs. Monro pronouncedj the BenedicDance Recital at the Crand Opera House.- • Few wiir refuse to assist in the efforts that people are making for providing a Christmas Tree for the children of our soldiers and sailors. By special' arrangement, and under tho patronage, of Their Excellencies the Earl and 1 Countess .'of Liverpool and tho Mayor' and Mayoress, an entertainment is to. be given in the Grand Opera House by Miss Gladys Campbell and her. pupils, assisted by others. All arrangements are now well in hand, and an elaborate and well-staged production will be the result. The. object of tho performance will make its appeal to everyone, and a full house should encourage Miss Campbell in her untiring efforts to raise funds. The box plan will be open next Wednesday morning at the Bristol Piano Company's Warehouso at 9 o'clock.

As a resnlt of tlio. efforts made by the Girls' College to laise funds for patriotic purposes, the/sum of £226 has been made.. Of this £100 is to be given to the St. Dunstan's Military Hospital for the Blind, and the remaining £126 to the War Relief Fund for the Sick and Wounded. For generous contributions and help in making tho sports day such, a success, the .Girls' College ivish to. tliank the parents of the girls and Messrs. Whitcombe and Tombs, E. W. Mills, A. Laurenson, the Hon. James Allen, Craig and Co., R. Turnbull, C. Izard, E. A. Phelps, Mrs. Hassell, Misses Hose, Skerrett, and Rennie. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge with - thanks contributions to their flower > stall from the following:—Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool, Misses Levin, Mrs. Cook, Miss Godfrey, Miss Bianchi, Mrs. Brodie, Mrs. liudd, Miss Guthrie, Mrs. Cockrell, Mrs. B. Chambers, Miss Howden, Mrs. Adkin, Mr. Gorrie, Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Hutchen, Mrs. H. Pollen, Mrs. W. Nathan, Mr. Chapman, Mrs. Marsden, Miss Skerrett, Miss llathbone, Mrs] Doughty, Mrs. Bristow, Mr. AVebster, Miss Marcliant, Mrs. Mayer, Mrs. Waller, Mrs. Kebbell, Mrs. W. Barton, Mrs. Ewen, Miss Duncan, Miss Tweed, Mr. Medwell.