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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Visit to Miramar, A very pleasant little interlude to their daily labours at the Town Hail was enjoyed by members of the Countess of Liverpool organisation yesterday, when Mrs. A. Crawford entertained them at afternoon tea at her new home at Miramar, the building of which has only recently been completed. To arrive there with the sun shining brightly and the wholo of the countryside looking vividly green and fresh, as it looks at no other time but spring, was to see Miramar at its best, and it was not surprising that city dwellers bemoaned' the imprisonment of grey streets and lack of garden space that is the bane of Wellington. . Shortly jafter Jheir yirriral afternoon tea was served, Mrs. Dymock assisting Mrs. Crawford. Beautiful spring flowers wero arranged in the rooms, the purple irises, plum blossom and ixias in the drawing-room making charming colour effects. The lea-table in the room adjoining was arranged with white broom. A visit to the garden and the little reserve of bush at the back of tho house followed.' Naturally the members of this organisation; who have been so much associated with Mrs. Crawford in the work of providing comforts for our soldiers wore greatly interested in her new home, and Mrs. Crawford, before they loft on their return to town, showed them over the house, which lies in a very prettv situation at the foot of. the hills, and "commands u wide view of the surrounding country. The, Mayoress (Mrs. J. P.'Luke).was among those who were present.

Eve—And the Returned Soldiers' Ball. It is noteworthy that while much has been done to organise entertainments and. dances for soldiers in canip and for departing contingents, it is onlySrarely that appreciation has been shown in this manner, for the soldiers who have returned wounded or in ill-health after having "done their bit" at the front. Tho returned soldiers, desirous of making themselves betetr known to the people of Wellington, to whom they owe so much, and at the same time to raise funds for the association, are giving their first annual ball in the Town Hall on October 12. The citizens of Wellington will welcome this opportunity of meeting seme of the men who have fought for them, and will rejoice that these soldiers, who were among the first to answer the call to arms, are now so far recovered as to be able to enjoy innocent and healthful recreations. It is realised that in war time all entertainments of this nature must be carried out as simply; as possible." There will, not be _an elaborate supper, and ladies.'it is hoped, will not think of providing themselves with new frocks for the occasion. Full evening dress is not a necessity, as evory sort of costume will be worn—ball frocks, dinner frocks, blouses' and s'irts, khaki (permisison has been obtained for returned soldiers to apenar in uniform), evening dress, or morning dress. No pains are beiug spared to make- the ball a success, and it is hoped that a considerable sum of money will remain over for (lie benefit of tho Returned Soldiers' Associalion. Special arrangements have been made in regard to tram ears which will leave the Town Hal labout 1.30-a.m. for. Lyall Bay, via Kilbirnic, Island Bay (which wil Itap Nowlown), and Karori, to suit tho convenience of thoso attending the dance who will have to return to these suburbs.

Great interest is being shown in tho Tiiorndon women's day at tho 6hop today. Many beautiful gifts have been sent and'are being milled for the cause. A largo sum, it is expected, will result for the -Red. Cross from tho day's effort.

Hostesses at tho Soldiers' Club in Sydncv Street for the coming week arc as follow j-Simcla.v, Mrs. Joseph Joseph, Sirs J. W. Salmoud; Monday, Mrs. Macarthv-Reid, .Mrs.", D. Nathan; Tuesday, Mrs. Brislow, Mrs. Moss; Wednesday, ladies of St. John Ambulance; Thursday. Mrs. Bucholz, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Mackcrsey; Friday, Spinsters Club; Saturdav, Khundallah! ladies.

At SI.. Anne's bazaar at Newtown Miss Edna Copetond (by request) made her Bret appearance in a Highland fling, and was presented willi a beautiful bouquet of pink' sweet peas. She gave a. very creditable performance, and met with hearty applause.. Mr. W. Brown (rjuer) puiycil for her.

lira. Leonard Lloyd, of Bannevirkc, is 'spending* few weeks in Wanganui with her mother, Mrs. IS. C. Russell, Liverpool Street.

The Eastbourne Ladies' .Red Cross Committee acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a cheque for .£lO towards their Our Roy Fund from the Victoria Laundry Co.,' Ltd.

Mrs. Twiges (Napier) is the guest' ol Mrs. Butts, Newtown. ,'.

The marriage look place in St. Paul's Church, Chrislchureh, on Tuesday, oi Miss Alice M'Whirler, younger daugnteiof Mrs. J. M'Whirter, Chrislchureh, to Captain N. M. Weir, N.Z.S.C, Featherston, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. \Vcir, Healhcote Valley. The Rev. ,7. Patorson performed the ceremony, and My. l«iynor White played the organ. Miss.,resMa M'Whirter was bridesmaid, with little Miss 'Kami M'Donatd as flower-girl. The best man was Captain D. Bryan, of tho N.Z. Staff Corps. Both the bridegroom and best man left New Zealand with the Main Body, and fought at Gallipoli. ' • Miss Betty Northcote has returned to Christchureh from Wellington, Tuiijor G. F. Hutton and Mrs. Hutton leit for Christchurch earlier in tho week.

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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 9, 5 October 1917, Page 2

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 9, 5 October 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 9, 5 October 1917, Page 2

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