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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

For St, Mary's Homes. Yesterday aflorudun, in aid of St. Mary's -Homes at Karori, a matinee musicale, arranged by Mrs. Arthur Myers and Mrs. P. J. Nathan, was held in St. Andrew's Hall, The Terrace. Judging by the size of the audiencc, which quite filled tho main room of tho building, the object for which the entertainment was held should benefit to a very satisfactory extent, especially as (lowers woro sold and afternoon tea was found to lio a lieccssary adjunct to the proceedings by nearly everyone present. Tho opening item of the programme was the playing of a pianoforte solo, ".Rhapsodic in li. Minor" (Biahm), by Miss Esther Fisher, who is becoming known as a clover young nianisto with, a promising future buforo ner. Miss Fisher also played tho accompaniments admirably for tho vocal contributions. Mr. Harold Havcourti's singing of "Eleanorc" (Coleridge Taylor) R.nd Handel's "Droop Not, Young Lover," woro very much appreciated, as were the songs so daintily and sweetly sung liy Miss Yarney, "Almond Blossoms" (Claude Arundel) and 'The Secret of the Tide" (Daisy M'Kcoch), Mrs. P. .1. Nathan's recital of a storv of Oscar Wilde's, "Tho Selfish Giant, l ' with incidental music (Liza Lelimann) played by Mrs. Arthur Myers, was another interesting feature of tho programme, and another contribution of Mrs. Nathan's was a London Cockney Sketch (in character), lo which Miss Stott plnyed tho pnrt of the silent listener. Mrs. Myers played a violin solo, "Berceuse do Jooelyn" (Godard), and also the music for tho dances which were performed by somo of Miss Becic's pnpils. Tho first of thoso danccs was oalled "Tho Joy of Youth," and taking part in it were Misses Beryl Ossipoff, Edna AVakolin, nnd Eilcono Myers. The green curtains with which tho stago was draped made a good background for the littlo dancers, whoso frocks of lavender, pink and white were made in Greek fashion, and whoso postui'ings were to a slight degree reminiscent of tho visit of Aland Allan a few years ago. Littlo Miss Ailsa Nelson appeared as tlm solo performer in a dance called "Dawn," her flame-col-oured frock and scarf emphasising tho idea suggested by the dance. Another pantomimic danco was "Belgium's Appeal," by Miss Eileono Myers, a tragic subject for so small a performer, and ono that seldom fails to appeal. Encores were received for every item of an excellent programme, and at its close afternoon te.-i was handed around by a number of girls. Further assistanco was received, in tho matter of receiving tickets, handing out programmes, etc., from various friends, for which the organisers of the entertainment are grateful. Mrs. Eardlcy Iteynolds (Duucdin) is visiting Wellington. Hiss Helen Gard'nor, of Dunedin, has been definitely engaged to play the role of the Bettina (tho lnick-bringer) in "La Mascotte." which is to bo performed by tho Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in September next. On Violet, Day, August 10, the Women's Naional Reserve have offered their holp, and propose taking tho stop mid supplying. tho stalls with the best cf everything, making a speciality of bome-iuado cakes, also running nil up-to-dato tea and luncheon room, selling (loiters and buttonholes at the entrance. 'J'ho Commercial Travellers have a programme for tho day, whicli is tilled with no'-eltios. including a lorry of merrymakers _ and co[loo sland-iiins, headed by a military band. Tho Maoris from the Otaki district will have a dccoratod lorry nnd do poi dances and liakas at stated times ami places. A. general meeting of the' Violet Day Committee will be hold to-dav at the Sydney Street Schoolroom Sc-ldicrs' Gymnasium, at 3 p.m.

On -Monday afternoon the mombefs of the Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Y.M.C.A. gave a welcome homo at tho Associations rooms to Mr. A. Vaniey, supervising secretary, who has just returned fioin an extonded visit to the front. Tho vestibulo was tastefully arranged Mid decorated for tho occasion. Mr. i.nd Mrs. and Miss Varney wero received by 11 rs. Low, president of the auxiliary, yno presented Mrs. and Miss Vnrney each with a bouquet of spring flowers, buiiml witli streamers of Y.M.C.A. colouis. Mrs. Low welcomed Mr. Varney home, and Mrs. liersley spoke in appreciation of tlio faithful services that Mrs. and .Miss * arney had rendered fne auxiliary. Among the guests were representatives from tiio local board and the national beard of the Association, and Mr. W. Allan toolc occasion to cordially welcome Mr. A arney back. The programme included scngs by Madame Mueller and Miss Low, and a recitation of welcome, specially composed for tho occasion by Miss Dawson, was delivered by Miss Doreen Kersley. When afternoon tea had been served, Mr. Varney told the gathering some interesting facts about his work both in London and France. During the afternoon this presentation of a book was mado by Mrs. Loiv on behalf of tho auxiliary to Mrs. Dixon. Mrs. Dixon is one of the senior members of tho auxiliary, and the gift was mado as a. token of appreciation of her successful efforts in collecting .£SO for Y.M.C.A. war work.

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OUR SOLDIERS IN HOSPITALS WORK OK THE VOLUNTEER NURSING SISTERHOOD. Tho Wellington Secretary of the Codford Convalescent Fund has forwarded a letter from tho Now Zealand Y.M.C.A. Soldiers' Club, Oatlands Drive, Weybridgo, Surrey, giving interesting information of the work that is being aono for tho Now Zealand soldiers there, 'l'lio letter was written on March 12, and is as follows ".Nights here are fairly quiet at present. Most of the men who visit us are patients from tho hospital, and their hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. unless they can get a tea pass, which enables them to stop out until ti p.m. Owing to the coining great shortage of food we are very sorry our clul> lias lost a great deal of its charm. The military have asked ns nob to sell food to soldiers or to cncourago them to eat between meals, as tho three meals provided for them in hospital are considered sufficient. Wo cannot buy potatoes except about a found at a time, and broad unloss it is twelve hours old. England is trying to <onserve her food supply, but I expect if tho war goes on much longer wo shall all fuel tho pinch. And what about our poor boys in the trenches? Wo are constantly sending parcels over and doing what ve can to help them, but what can ve do in tho face of such terrible weather and hardships? J. have sent sundry things to tho men on my gift list, and I am waiting from all now to seo whether tho parccis have reached their deatinetion. Wo aro, hoping to sco Mr. ,T. Hay in about a week's time, and then wo will hear of things. "Miss M.urch is. thinking seriously of spending some of her moneyon a kin'ema. It is a great boon in a camp, nnd it gives enjoyment to all. It is so fino tho way you all worked and were to very successful. For Wairarapa to send XI(JO was wonderful. Will you convey our very sincere thanks and appreciation of their good wishes and practical holp by responding so liberally to my appeal. I don't suppose they or you will havo any objection to our spending the .noney on other hoys the C'odford ones, as wo had' already given, them their Christmas treat. There is so much to do for the men that you may be sure the i..oney will havo a great mission, and many will bless you good peoplo for your kindness. In. tho spring and summer we intend taking flio patients out motoring, boating, etc. We aro very happy in our now liome. Thero are four ot us. Miss Ballantyno you know of. Then thoro is Mrs. Jl'Hugli (an Aucklander) i>nd Miss Hamilton, an English girl, whoso brother is a lieutenant-colonel in the New Zealand Army. Wo have almost touvinced her sho should come to Now Zealand. I

don't think any or many of our lioys will want to stay in England after the war. Scotland has far moro fascination for them, but it is tho general opinion that New Zealand is the only place. Alany thanks again for your continued holp and interest in my work." An extract from a letter written by Mrs. Clara Rogers, of tho New Zeaiand Volunteer Nursing Sisterhood, who is also at ftresont working at Oatlands Park, Weybridge, is as follows:—

"On Easter Monday we entertained thirty hospital boys for tho afternoon and to tea at 5 p.m. Wo called, it Mustorton Day, and announced on the blackboard that tho boys were tho guests of tho Jlastertont peoplo that afternoon. Wo are doing this out of the funds that you sent us, as well as many other treats that we give the boys. Yesterday I visited two wards. G and 7, in Walton Hospital, Lately I have heard from many boys who I have sent parcels to out of your fund. I hope all is going' well in New Zealand. We are feeling the war in England in the food lino liero. 'Wo aro practically all rationed. I do hope it will end soon. Tho boys ore doing well in France, but with big victories of course there must be great sacrifice. Convoys of' wounded and sick come to our hospitals hero every dr.y."

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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3145, 25 July 1917, Page 2

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3145, 25 July 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3145, 25 July 1917, Page 2

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