SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 11, 28 January 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Soldiers' Dance. The dance which was given for soldiers in the lown Hall 011 Saturday ovefung by the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Luke) and their entertainment Committeo waß very successful. Although nominally given tor the Thirty-fourth Reinforcements, other soldiers were heartily welcomed with the result' that an unusually large .number was present. The Trentham Band provided inspiriting music, and throughout the evening dancing "was sustained with mucli energy. The supper arrangements ware a 6 usual earned out by the committee, with Mrs. Noorhouse, assisted by Miss Clarke Miss Griffiths, Miss .Townßend, an d others m charge, the band being entertained at tea previpua to beginning their duties of the ovening, The Mayor and Mayoress were both present, and did muoli to secure the enjoyment of all present. Women's National Reserve. The secretary of the branch atiHawci;a reports as follows concerning the visit of Mrs. Corliss:—On Wednesday evening Mrs. Corliss addressed an enthusiastic and large gathering, outlining tho conditions in England and Germany at the outbreak of tho-war, and picturing the development of war.conditions during tho first two years in England. She also spoke of the work of the W.N.R. in New Zealand. Mrs. Corliss was listened to witli great attention, and the heartiest applause was accorded the lecture. Mrs. Blamires, who presided, thanked tho speaker, saying "sh<j felt sure that such a noble story told in such a manner would prove an inspiration to the local branch of the reserve." On Thursday afternoon a most successful and delightful function took place, the occasion being the presentation of the mothers' badges by Sirs. Corliss. The hall was beautifully decorated, and one of the mothers' presented Mrs. Corliss with a bouquet, after Mrs. Corliss addressod tlioso present, numbering nearly 300. Afternoon tea was dispensed, and an enjoyable time spent. While staying at Dawson's Falls, Egmont, Mrs. Corliss was prevailed upon to spoalc at tins hostel. The report says: "A pleasant and unexpected interlude broke tile usual wot day's routine yesterday. Mrs. Corliss, the secretary of the Women's National Reserve, Wellington, by special request, delivered an address, taking as her subject 'Women's Work in the War.' The iong room in' tho big house was crowded with an eager and attentive audience, including iho Boy and Girl Scouts. The chair was taken by Airs. SaJmond (wife of the Bolicitor-Geiioral), who introduced the speaker, Mrs., Corliss, who was fortunato enough to be at Home during the first two -cars of the war. Mrs. Corliss briefly and fluently touched on aIL the various and useful ways in which women have taken men's places in the commercial and industrial world, and have rendered themselves indispensable to their country since the great struggle began. She received finite an ovation at the conclusion of her address. A vote of thanks to tho speaker, proposed by . Professor Salmond,- was carried by acclamation. Tho National Anthem, played by tho Rev.. Mr.. Ofrden, closed the proceedings, after which tea was dispensed by the Scouts." , The Rov. J. Reed Glasson, Mrs. and Miss Glasson are visiting Nelson.' Mr. and Mrs. H. Robjolurs (Wairoa) have returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss Lily Poster, well known in Dtinediti elocutionary circles, leaves this week for Wellington, en route for Sydney/ whore she intends to further her elocutionary studies with a view to entering upon a theatrical career. Miss Allen, daughter of Sir James AHen, arrived in Wellington from Lyttelton by tho ferry steamer yesterday. Mrs. S. L. Jackson, with her infant daughter, returned to her home, ''Wirokino," Levin, on Saturday. •'Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mills, of'the Malay States, are touring New Zealand and at present are visiting Hawko's Bay. The dance at the Wairarapa Anzac Club on Friday night attracted a very large attendance of soldiers and a full complement of partners. Mesdames W. Barton, W. Toogood,'W. Booth, and C. Tringham were the hostesses. On Friday night at Cbnstchurch Miss Marie Tempest sold a fine Scottish standard for the benefit of the Scottish Women's Hospitals Units Fund. Her appearance on the stage was heralded by a burst of bagpipe musio, the rising of the curtain revealing a piper supported by the standard-bearer in all the bravery of kilts and tartan. The flag was sold for £50, Mr. Fleming, of Cheviot, being the purchaser. 1 Mrs. J. 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