SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 264, 27 July 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Diamond Celebration. Two very oitl residents of Thames, Mr. ami Mrs. W. K. L'au'ivon, celutaiiKl tneir "diamond'' weduiug on Hecmcsaay. Tiio coupie are S2 and i>(> years 01 a :s '<; respectively, and nre still in good liwnui. Mr. Kuci'ron is a, son of Provost i'ater. son, fccouariu, aim was married n Melbourne in liwti lu Miss 1). Wood. 'L'ho ceremony was performed by tne liev. S. Waterhouso, who sonic yc-irs later was lost in clia wreck 01 the i'arartia. Mr. Paterson went to Thames with his wife in 1870, and took up an appointment with Messrs. A. and G. Price. Their family consistevl of cignt, six iiow living, ono of the .sons being; Mr. li. JI. Paterson, headmaster of Mount lfoskill School, Auckland. There are 2.' grandchildren, some of whom are at the front, and four gient-grandchildren. Numerous congiatulations have been showered upon tiio aged couplo by their many friends at Thames and the surrounding district, every wish being expressed for their continued good health to enablo 'them to attain their centenary. Wellington Red Cross Shop. Yosterday the Karori 'Women's National Keserve handed in ,£6O 17s. ild. i'or the Eed Cross. For some weeks these ladies "have been working- for a successful day, and their hopes were realised. Tne Karori Croquet Club, by many enterprises, added .£27 Is. Id., and the Karori W.N.I?, were most grateful for this help. The week's takings, which included sales and raffles, amounted to well over .£IOO. Tho month of August is filled with interesting shop days. The ladies ol the commercial travellers aro making a very speciol elt'ort for their day, which is on August 9. Tho day before they will hold a cake competition for two cakes—No. 1, fruit cake, No, 2, butter sponge cake. The prize for No. 1 will bo costnms length of the very best material, to be selected by the winner from one of tho large warehouses. No. 2 prize will bo a delightful handbag. Miss Carter and Mr. Ollivier will he tho judges. Tho cakes for competition may bo brought to the ahop any time during Thursday, August 8, and it is expected that this en terprise will bring the finest show of cakes ever seen in Wellington. Those who take a pride in cooking are asked to help in this effort, and make tho display a magnificent one, and worthy of the cflutf'.

Another of tho monthly reunions of (he mothers of our fighting men is '0 be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

As the result of a recent baby carnival held in the Tokomaru district, for patriotic purposes, the sum of .£2778 lis. was raised.

Tho fortnightly meeting of (he Wellington College Old Girls' Association was hold in the Central Hall of tho collcgo on Thursday, and the largo attendance together with the general enthusiasm of the members in their war work, was responsible for the success of tho evening. An appeal was made for contributions to the copper trail, and this clicited a most generous response. New members were enrolled, arid as (he enlargement of the work of the association, which has been undertaken this year, can bo carried out satisfactorily only with the aid of all old girls, these new members were specially welcome.

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. George Johnson, of Upland Eoad. gave a very successful broteo party in aid 'of the copper trail. There were eight tables in all, arranged in the drawing and dining rooms, and play was followed with much keenness. Afternoon tea was- set in the hull, where other visitors who were not players were also entertained. Tho daintiest of needlework was also sold, and as a result of the afternoon the sum of ,£'lo was realised for (he copper trail. Assisting Mrs. Johnson were her sister. Miss Bows, of Auckland, and Miss Springthorpe,' of Sydney. As soon as (he jumble sale and Violet Day are over Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. W. Fulton will take charge of a "drcssing-the-soldier" stand at the lop of TCelburn Avenue, and it hoped (hat. the Red Cross funds will benefit satisfactorily (hereby.

Mi?s Slalhan), hon. officer in chargo of soldiers' graves, has returned from Taranaki, and will spend a few 'days in Wellington.

Jliss Haywardl of Halo. Lower Hutt, held a. suecessf ul sale of home-made enkes and sweets at; tho Patriotic Shop, Lower Hutt, recently. The proceeds, which amotiiiled to over JIIO, were in aid of lite copper trail.

A social evening has been arranged by the Early Settlers' and Historical Association. to be held miuVednc>dav next at St. Peter's Schoolroom, Glin/.tieo Street. A good programme has been drawn up. and members and their friends are looking forward to a good evening's enjoyment. Dances, including the oldtime dances of our pioneers, cards for those tvho cannot join in the' merry dance, songs, and instrumental solos should all tend to draw together a good company.

Appeal is mads for cast-off wares of every kind for the jumble sale of the Copper Trail to be held in Wellington Town 1-1 nil on Friday and Saturday next wejk. Mrs. Arthur Myers and Mrs. E. C'. Adams are tho organisers.

A meeting' of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday afternoon, Mrs. I-loby presiding. There were present;—Mesdames Chapman, Evans, and Kirkcnldie. Cases which had been investigated were reported ituon, and the necessary help given. The following subserintions were acknowledged with thanks;—-Mrs. B. .1. Stevenson, 55.; Bristol Piano Co.. .£1 Is.; George and Kersley, ,£1 Is.; Mr. A. Lamberg, 55.; Mrs. Knox Gilmer, 55.; Mrs. Yates, 55.; Mrs. l!othernj)in, .£l.

The time in which tickets for the Stewart, Dawson lied Cross Art Union may ho obtained is growing very short, and after Tuesday next they may no longer be bought. There aro twelve prizes of which the first _ is the oak cabinet of cutlery, containing 141 pieces. The eleven ot hers are all. valuable, and such as cannot fail to delight the people who are fortunate enough lo win them. Tickets, one shilling each, may be ob-, tained from Mrs. Adams. 96 The Tprrace, or from Mrs. Duthie, 30 Hobson Street, on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Everyone is 'urged to delay, nn longer, but send and sccure their tickets before the time grows any shorter.

Facial Massage.—You can do it in your own homes; these strenuous times one finds it difficult to sparo tho time to be professionally shown. Write to tho instructions in tho truo massage of the t'acc and tho correct preparations to use and how and when to use them. The average woman of to-day little knows that an exquisite skin is easily within har reach. Adojit the right way immediately and drop using tho wrong. A simple outfit sent to benefit those who wish to treat themselves at a small cost. This delightful home treatmont preserves the 6kin from roughness caused by wintry exposure, and positively prevents blackheads, large pores, and other disfigurements, leaving the skin .-nourished, soothed and beautifully fine in texture. Consult ro Hair Work and Hair Trouble*. Miss Milsom, 01 Willis Street. Tel. Sl4. -Advt.

Mothers! We are offering boys' suits at bargain prices. Norfolks in guaranteed navy sergo for boys 7 to 13 at 225. fid. Also three-garment serge for older boys at 225. Gd. Original prices, -10s. to 455. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of (lowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a specialty of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murrey, Vioo-Rogal Florist, 38 Willis Street.- Advt,

Violet Day Meeting. A meeting ot tue stallholders in connection wuu vioiet Day (tor me Red Cross) was held 111 AO. 1 Commiiteo lioorn ot me 'iuwn hull yesterday aiternoon. Aire. \V. ±>auian presided, si ml tnvre was a good (Uii'iKinnco ot memners. Airs. bleeuian (Honorary seeretiry) reported tJjit promises oi motor-cars ior uso oil Vioitt liny bud been received and many i promises ol flowers, including ;i generous donation troiu Otaki oi violets. Arrangements in connection with the two ueyors (1110 one in Messrs. Uarcourt and Uo.'s buildings lor ltowevs, and the otlier in Messrs. ifetmiM's build.ngs for the receiving and .stung ci oolecuon-.boxes) Here discussed, and various otlier matters relative to the management ot the stalls, it was iurtiier reported that Hie sugar flowers, lor which Mr. llow has gained a reputation, will be soM, between the Hours of twelve and one o'clock. A £5 order upon Kirkcnldio and Stains has been given by Mrs. Moorhojise, and will be rallied «t the Wellington Nureing Divison stall at the corner of Woodward Street. A coral and diamond ring is being raffled in connection with the St. John Ambulance Hrisade Overseas and Red Gross Society (Airs. Preston) ot the lied Cross stall (Kelburn Avoiiue), a ton of coal, a bag of sugar, and a livepound box of tea will be the prizes in another rattle, and at Bonlcott Street (Aliss Marchaut's stall), another attractive ralt'lo is a silver cigarette case, a pearl brooch, and a violet oaks. Tha W.N.R., who have combined with the Victoria League, are raffling a solid leather suitcase, a silver sandwich stand, ;nd a. Get of cravers. Altogether, provided that the weather is fine. Violet Day should be very successful, as the arrangements are now well in, hand and the cause as one which must appeal to everyone. Y.W.C.A. Notes Mr. 11. Townsliend will be the speaker at the service at the Y.W.C.A. to-morrow afternoon. His subject will be "The Touch of Jesus." A warm invitation is extended to girls and young women who may be strangers in Wellington to coiuo to the service at 4.15 p.m. and to stay to tea and to the social hour following. "T'ho Bed Triangle in America and Otlier Countries" will bo the subject ot an address to be given by Mr. E. C. Brownell (national secretary of the Y.M.C.A.) at the Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street, next Thursday evening at eight o'clock. His lecturo will bo made more realistic by coloured lantern slides. Tlio public will be welcome, and a collection will bo taken for the foreign work of the Y.W.C.A.

There is an enrolment of 11 for the next series of homo nursing lectures which will begin as 6oon as twenty enrol. These lectures will po given on Wednesday evenings at tho Y.W.C.A.

Miss Clark will provido tho musical pa.-t of tho programme for tho "social" at the I.W.G.A. Clubrooms to-night. All Y.W.C.A. members and soldiers are invited to join in the games and fnu. There was a good attendance at the iYW.C.A. on Thursday evening, when Chaplain P. T. ltead gave a lcclurc cntitled "Round the World on a Hospital Ship." A number of coloured slides made the scenes realistic, while tho travel story was rapidly told and illuminated all Y through with happy li'ttlo incidents. Life on (lie hospital ship as woll as tho places visited became vivid. It was good to hear of the splendid recovery made by the majority of soldiers during the voyage out. Some of the men who had been carried an board in cots at tho beginning of the journey wore able to walk away by tho end of the journey. A fine tribute was paid to tho Red Cross for its wonderful provision in caring for tho sick and wounded soldiers on sea. A hearty voto Jf thanks was accorded to Chaplain Read at the close of tho lecture.

The National Y.W.C.A. of Australasia has appointed Miss A Snelson as (he new general secretary. Miss Snelson was for some years secretary of tho Melbourno Association, having had considerable experieiico in Y.W.C.A." work in, England. Since her return to England she had dono most energetic work in raising funds for tho building and equipping of Y.W.C.A. Huts in England and France. Her experience will bring to the work amongst, girls of Australia and New Zealand not only a knowlcdgo of Australian conditions and needs, but also a wide experience of work in the United Kingdom and a close touch with tho world Y.W.C.A. which will add greatly (o the value of her work in our midst.

RoMesses at the Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, for Hie coming week are:—Sunday, Lady Stout; Monday, Mrs. J. M'Kenaie, Mrs. Chatfield; Tuesday, committee; Wednesday, Mrs. liadcliifo and friend.-:; Thursday, Mil ford, Jibnson, and Bevin; Pridoy, Mis.-es SkprtclT and Kium.t; Saturday, Mrs. L. Blundell-

It is not very often (hat a star American actress meets her marital fate on this side of the Pacific, yet pwch is 'the case with Messrs. .1. and .\ : . Tail's star. Miss Etnelie Polini, who was recently married in Melbourne'to Lieutenant Ellis, of Sydney.

Violet Day. ■The arrangements which are being mado lor Violet Day, which is to take place on Thursday of next week, for the benefit of the Copper Trail, are ineeiing with much encouragement and sympathy, and an excellent day's work is anticipated. Many promises of (lowers huvo been received, and it is hoped that other saleable goods will be sent in as well, the day not being restricted to flowers or badges. One of the attractions that will bo provided at the combined 'Women s ational Reserve Stall and the \ ictoria League will be a sale of pound cake, which is being made a very special Mature. .Mrs. Gibbons is making this her particular task, and as tho cakes will be sold at a moderate rate, it is anticipated there will he a good demand. Various rall'les in connection with somo ot the stalls have been organised, and as they are all useful, and are articles in great requisition these days, they should bring in much money. Arrangements havo teen made by the secretary, ilrs. Sleeman, and her committee tor the free transport by rail ami boat for Howers, etc. As the sale is part of tho fcliort to bring the Wellington end of the Copper Trail to within reasonable distance ot the Auckland advance, it is hoped that tho day will be a record one.

Sydney Street Soldiers' Club. Yesterday evening the non-commission, od oflicers of the i'orty-flfth Keinforcenients entertained their friends at a dance in the Sydney Street Soldiers' Uub. In addition to dancing, songs and choruses were sung, Miss Putnam playing the accompaniments, and a game. John Brown Says," caused great amusement. The music for the dancing was played by Madame Foley, and' 1 many guests-were present, including Mrs. AY. J). Massey and members of the committee. Mrs. G. W. Bussell, on behalf of tho hosts of the evening, received, and | was assisted by 6ome of her friends. All the other arrangements were carried out by the organisers of the dance, who left nothing undono that could add to the pleasure of their guests. Not the least . ot- these was a fine bulldog, the mascot or tlie reinforcement.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Manse, Wellington, on July 22 by the Rev. .Dr. Elliott, tho parties being Private J. W. J. .Jacob, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob, of 141-Hansen btreci, Wellington South, and Miss lreno lloreuco Williams, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A L. Williams, Levin.

A jumble sale organised by Mrs. C E. Adams and Mrs. A'. Jlyers for the benefit ot the hed Cross Copper .Trail is to be held in the Town Hall next -week, on Friday, from three, o'clock in the afternoon to nine o'clock, ami on Saturday from one o'clock to four. Donations of wares of every saleable kind—men's, women s and children's clothing, boots and shoes, household linen; furniture, puts and pans, produco, vehicles, pianos, pictures, evert motor tyres—are only some O'. L "® things which will bo gladly received. All contributions should' Ue sent iu by August 1 to the Town Hall, addressed "Jumble Sale, Wellington 'l'owu Hall, and ipon 'request to telophono 1-1 a carnei' will call at any address Mthin. reasonable distance for joint collections of heavy packages. The Mayor-' ess* entertainment committee will, proude at . reasonable cost afternoon tea! and St. Joiin Ambuiauce will have a stall lor produce.

v ihe many friends in 'Wellington of I Cotterill will be grieved to hear ot her death at the early age of years. Mrs;. Cotterill (Hilda Ma,rKiiret) was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mi ham i\elson, of Tomoann., Hastings, and sister of Mr. Lionel Nelson, of Kalori, Wellington. The deceased ladv was a . singularly sweet disposition.' She spent her life in doing kind and thougntlu deeds, and endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. Her death was duo to complications arising after an operation. All that human skill could do was done, but she passed away at midnight on Sunday, A large and representative gathering of'frionds and sympathisers attended the funer.ll and numerous beautiful wreaths and crosses were sent. A short service was j V Jlattll e\v's Church, Hastings and the last funeral rites were conducted at the graveside in the Hasting hurst tho KeV ' J ' B " Bruckl «-