SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 192, 3 May 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wounded Soldiers Entertained. ' Oji Wednesday afternoon tho bi-weekly entertainment given in the Scottish Hull by the Scottish (Society lu wounded soldiers was well attended, when (ho Chief and Chieftainess (Mr; and Miv„ A. Campbell) extended a hearty welcome to the gallant&gues'ts. 'The programme, which was prepared by Mr. Ballantyne, enibraceil music (vocal and instrumental), monologue* grave and gay, and dancing. All the musical, items wore much appreciated. When Madame Anderson finished her first song liev audience wanted more, and with characteristic, good nature sho Tcsponded. Mrs. Potts, who sang "Caller Ou," conjured pleasant memories of the Land o' Cakes. Miss Archibald's sweet voice and Mi'. Bell's rich bass, were much nppreciafeti. Miss M'Lellan provoked much' merriment in her recitation of "The Train to Blackpool." Miss Irvine, by special request, recited "Wee Johnnie Patterson," an intensely' humorous piece, in the broadest possible Doric. The Misses M'Eellau, Grant, Hands, and Main, all of whom are multi-medallists, gave exhibitions in classic dancing. Mrs. M'Millan presided at the piano, and Mr. Donald Young supplied the pipo music. Afternoon tea was served. Altogether, the entertainment was bright and cheerful, and well calculated to accomplish its object, viz., to relieve the monotony of hospital life, which must bo so irksome to young manhood.' Tor the conveyance of the guests from and to the hospital, Messrs. Campbell (Chief), Poster (Past Chief), Bourke, Judd, M'Kcnzie, and Smith provided motor-cars. An Interesting Celebration, t A birthday celebration was held by Captian and Mrs. Corbett-Scott, ,in honour ot the former, on April 15, at ttiouresidence, the Manor House,' Epsom, Auckland, states the "Star."' Captain Scott is eighty,, and is one of the last survivors of that brave little band who I defended tho Pukckoho Church with IS men against 300 Maoris. The fight was considered one of the bravest episodes of that uncertain time. Captain Scott's father was shot by tho Maoris when ho was looking over his land, and he died from the wound, Captain Scott married Helen, the third daughter of tho late liobort Telfer Corbett, M.D., of Brooklands, Tnakau, late of Glasgow, Scotland, and.a cousin of ( Lord Eowallan. Amongst the guests was Mrs. Clarko, wife of Major Clarke, wtio received a. Rold cross and chain for bravery under fire. Mrs. I Clarke and Lady Dawson stood on the deck, of tho battleship beside Sir Harry ]taw6on when the bombardment of Zanzibar mis-in full swing. Mrs. Gerald Clarko received a gold cross and chain also. Her eldest son, Gerald, married Mrs, Corbett-ScottV sistor. Ho was treasurer to tho Sultan of Zanzibar, and thoy are still in Africa. The Karori Croquet Club. At the close of their Reason a pleasing function was Riven by tho Karori Croauet Club yesterday afternoon. In tho j unavoidable absence of the Mayor. (Mr. I Burn), the trophies wore presented by tho club's urosideiit (Mrs. Cook). Tho club doubles were won by Mesdame/i Carr and Sedgwick, the club singles by Mesdames Jarvie and Sedgwick, the handicap 'singles by Mis. Jarvio, tho peg competition by Mrs: Brown, tho hoop competition by Mrs. M'Eldowney, tlio break competition by Mrs. T. Carr, and consolation prizes by Mrs. Bradnock and Mrs. Dawson. The club's president ("Mrs. Coot) presented giits ■to Mrs I Hutch.in.g3 (captain to tho Sports Coni' mittee) and Mrs. J. J. Casey (secretary) ns an appreciation-of the work done by them. Tho collection taken up for Mia Karori babics'Jlvflj's". very' satisfactory. The wedding look place last month at .Cambridge ot Miss Christine .(Jhellancl, eldest daughter of Mr. B. Chellaud, late of Scotland, and Mr] J. M'Gharry, of Cambridge, a returned soldier who saw three years' eervico iu Gallipoli and i'ra.nco. Miss Theo Cowan, the talonted sculptor, has a study of an Anzac in bronze, and a memorial panel of Eric Alan Vanco, who fell at Gallipoli, in the loan Exhibition of Australian artists, at the Art Gallery, Sydnoy.

Sirs. W. V. Masfiey acknowledges a contribution of £'i to tho ltaetihi Firo Relief ]?und from an auonyruous sympathiser.

Tho. Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Lnko) lias consented to act \rpou Uie corainittoo for tho children's fancy dress ball which is being organised by the Navy League Ladies' Auxiliary in connection with the League Loan Exhibition.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Do Castro invited savoral of her friends to afternoon leu nt her home in Kelbiirn, to 'meet Matron Nurse', of whose work for our soldiers Airs. De Castro saw a great deal both in Egypt and in France. Mrs. Do Giiitro • had herself in indifferent direction done much' to alleviate tho hardships which, at tho very best of times, , ' are .ineeparabb from active service, both for soldiers 1 and for nurses, and tho latter, as well as the soldiers, have many tiling to thank Mrs. Do Castro for. Cheery fires and brightly coloured flowers 'made the pretty rooms n very pleasant refuge froin tho biting winds outside, and before the aftprnoon came \o an end Mrs. Do Castro made a littlo speech'in which she spoke of the debt of gratitude which tbo women of this country owed to tliu Now Zealand nurses, and told her hearers of the tribute which was paid them by an Australian woman, who could not eay too much in pruise of them Of Matron Nurse's wdrb for our soldiers Mrs. De Castro made a special mention. Among those who were present were: Mrs. Bevan, Mrs. Cameron) Mrs. I'urdy. Mrs. -V. De Castro, Mr*. M'Clnre, Mrs. Gavin, Miss Kothenber«, Mrs. Andrew Hamilton, Mrs. Fairchild.

A Woman Inventor, Alls. (,'. K. ijray, of Hamilton, Newcastle (N.S.W.), is liio inventor of an ' iii(fitiiau." conti'ivmire for ilio oiling and (.■luiuiing oi UiH points on railway lines, ii work which at the present time entails tin; claims, tiic expeuditu-o of over ■£25,000 ii year. It is chimed for tho invention that it will himih ;i l)ig .saving in oil,'and that the oil tubes will only need to bo filled about wice in every tJii'ou months. Miss Nancy Thomson, who has. spent several months in New visiting tlilYerent parts of vlio North, and South 1.-lunds on sketch ing expeditions;, has left on her return 10 Australia. Miss Thomson look back with her a varied and most interesting collection of sketches in her portfolio, lumy of them street scenes of .Auckland, Christchiirch,, uiUl IPeJliiiffioS, in which her iraiikd and observant eye has been quick to sea beauties of line, atmosphere, mid colouring, 1 -'which long familiarity has perhaps dulled for those- who have lived in the midst of those surroundings for tho greater part of their life's. In her street scenes Miss Thomson has been particularly successful. Many charming impressions will b?. carried sway with her as mementoes of her visit to this country On her. return to Melbourne -Miss Thomson intends holding a "show" of the best of her works. "I hope my children will help, love, and protect (Jioir mother, mid love and befriend each other." Tljeso were the concluding words 6f tho rill of Lieuten-ant-General Sir Stanley Maude, comniandin," the- British Expeditionary Force in Mesopotamia, who died of cholera last November. He left property valued lit £1532. Ho bequeathed the Victoria Cross and other decorations Belonging to his father, General Hr F. P. Maude, also lus own medals and a sold cigarette case given to him by the King, to his son"; cither to be treated i:s heirlooms or given to the Buffs or the Coldstream Guards. The neidue of the uroperty lie 'left to his wife for life, then to his three children. . A fine spirit of industry and patriotism has been shown by two • ery young residents at Miramur, Misses Susie Gifford and Florrio Totes. '* hoy have been sewing diligently for some time, and held a .Red Cross salo at Mrs. Pountree's residence recently, tho gratifying result bnng the addition of M 7s. to tho fund at tho Red Cross Depot. Tho raffle organised liy Hje Spinsters' Club, consisting of a dressing-case and negligee eat, was drawn at tho Town Hall this weelc, the Winning number proving to be GG3 (A. Coopor. The fortunate owner may obtain tlijp prize from the lion, secretary of the Countess of T.ivornool Fund, Town Hall, .on presenting the duplicate ticket. ■ .