SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 162, 3 April 1919, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The accommodation of military musing sisters to be employed in connection with the Orthopaedic Hospital, Christchurch, has been a problem for the Hospital Board for some little tune, but a sulution has nqiy been readied The hoard has secured "Waimnrie, the two big buildings on Cambridge lerrace, whinh have been conducted as a boardinjriiouse by Miss' Baker. The houses will be taken over on April 12, in order that they may be ready and renovated for- their new tenants by the uegiomng of May. About twenty-live sisters will bo in residence. M\ss Baker, the present proprietress,of "Wamiane, will assume duties as matron. Miss Hawkin and Miss Jackson (Wanganui)'leave for England to-day by tho \port Melbourne. Dr. and Mrs. AVilMn (Wangainii) are leaving to-day by the Port Melbourne for England. ' Tho ladioc of thTrerraces Red Cross Day Commiltce have a stall at \\mdeA Corner, Cuba Street, on Irulay, \pril 4, for the benefit of the returned eoldiwe , «pe«l. Those .wftntinir ibeAuhfullT made cakes, containing best bi.ltcr and'eggs, also delightful swee.ts and luin•dreds of volumes of new and slightly "ed books,- all very cheap, are advised to go early to shop in Cuba Street. There are, of • course, many other bargains to be had there too numerous to mention. ' •* .■ Tho hon. treasurer, Ladies' Committee for the Keturned Soldiers' Club appeal, ocknow-lodges from the Lady Liyerpoo and Mrs. Pomare's Maori Soldiers Jnind (Jonimittee:-Mrs. Grace, .El; Mrs. Urn, ■JSI; Mrs. Lovo, Mrs. Tamahmi Jjl; Mrs. Mutu, XI; Mrs. l'omare, M; Mrs. Waitai, 55.; Mrs. Heketai. os.; Mrs. Io Pani, 55.; Miss Love, 55.; total, £i. Collected by' Mrs. Adams-.-Mr. Eawscm 10a.; Mrs. Richardson, 10s.; Mrs. Blundcll, Mr? Bichelbaam and Mrs; .Crawford, Is. each. Collected by Mrs. C. Batten, .82 ]fe • Mrs. Larnach, £i 10s.; Mrs. Preston =£3 Bs.; Miss Kydd, Us.; also for sale of flags, £1 2s. 9d.j Mrs. Moorhouse, j6l; Miss Kinvig, £i Us. Gd.; Mrs. Martin, £1 Gs. • '

Contributions of flowers for Hip stalls iu connection with Friday's effort on behalf of tho Kcturned Soldiers' Club appeal will lie very gladly received, and may bo left at the dub on Thursday or at the stalls on Friday At n very pleasant afternoon tea in' Brooklyn School, tho. school committee and staff made presentations of a silver teapot and iin afternoon teaset to Miss M. Steedman, on tho ovo of her marriage. Tho function showed how much 'Miss Steedman's school work hns been appreciated, rind' the warm placo sho has t;ained in the regard of both parents and teachers. A Pre?s Association message from l;i----vercargill states Inat Mr.-s. Walter Henderson, a sister of Lady W,ard, died yesterday morning. Wedding In' St. Andrew's Church,

The wedding of' Miss Elsie Henrietta Falloon, elder daughter of Mrs. A.. Fallcon, of Wellington,, to Mr. Harry Polgl.ise (returned soldier), eldest-son of Mr. \l. T.'l'olglase, of Pahiatua, took place at. St. Andrew's Church, Tho Terrace, last week.. The ceremony was performed by the iiev. Robertson Orr. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Horace FaJloon, wore a goivn of -white ohepe do chine, and a court train lined with shell-pink ninon. ■ Her veil of embroidered lullo was fastened, with a wreath of orange-blossom, and sho carried a' beautiful' shower bouquet. Sylvia Falloon attended her sister as bridesmaid, and. 'ivpre pale 'heliotrope crepe de .chine and hat to match. Miss j-Berlhii PcJglase,' sister of the bridegroom, was in a frock'.of palo nink crepe do chine, and a black hat. Each carried a bouquet. of heliotrope and pink asters. Mr. T. Barron was best man, and Mr. A. Savage, groomsman. The bride's mother wore a grey tailor-made costume and violet hat, and carried a bouquet of asters. "After the coremohy the. guests wero entertained at a- reception at Godber'n. Among. tho presents received by •tho bride ami bridegroom was a cheque from tho staff of the Lnnd and Income Tax Office, of which the bridegroom is a- niembsr Tho bride travelled in a fawn doth costume, relieved with touches of saxe bluo and hat to match. .

Thounhts on Reconstruction. After relating instances that showed the nature of her- work as a-street patrol in London; -Miss A. Sturges, of Auckland, writes:—"Tho more one works on the 6treets the more one sees , human beings as' they really ure, and sees that one particular set cannot possibly order the world to its way of thinking. Human nature is so varied and complex. As the phychologiets tell us, it is quite time the word 'Dod.T is. banished, and the repression that has. been.so drilled into us changed into a redirection of wrong ideas and thoughts into better channels. . In our plans of reconstruction, would it not be possible to havo large institutions in the world whoro trained experts see that the itteds of tho masses are dealt with. I tliink it is quite time that the fathers or leaders of the nations see .that every human being has a chance lo enjoy the beaulies of the universe. In this central institution there should be a large music hall where the greatest artists entertained the people—and always a fine orchestra or band to play every day—not an nmatour one, but the best. There could be the daintiest restaurants, wlie.ro everyone could get good food at reasonable prices, arid, if people will havo beer and wine, sive it them there (rationed and pure). , 'I'h.en close everyono of those dens of iniquity called 'pubs.' Once started, this. institution would expand— lecture lmlls could be built, where the greatest, philosophers and scientists gave wisdom to the people. An inquiry department could deal with inony sides; Poor people's children who possess great gifts they cannot afford to train would learn thero where to train them, so they would not be lost to the world. It must be sen that these gifts are not lost, bo seen that these gifts are not lost, that could be done. Fancy a national opera, house, whoro all could go and hear the finest eingers the world produces. Forgive this ramble, but I only moan.to show that I a:n quite sure if wo could find a way to direct man's and woman's thought? into channels of beauty they would not have so imieh time for the evil ones, and if' this is only a dream, even dreams come.lrue very often.

W.N.R. Mothers' Help Division. The meeting of the committee of tho Mothers' Help Division of (he Women's National Reserve was held in Iho rooms at .157 Feiithei'.ston Street, yesterday afternoon. In Iho absence of the president (Mrs. A. Gray), Mrs. A. Myers, vioe-president, presided. There were al?.o present Jlcsdames Coleridge, Darling. Porter, E. lladtield (treasurer), and Ahe'rne (lion, secretary). The treasurer reported various subscriptions and donations received, ami it was resolved that receipts should be gh'Oii lor sums of ss. and over. A circular letter was submitted and approved, and it was unmitmouslv agreed that all help should be entirely voluntary for the first /Ihreo months. A number of replies lor volunteer helpers were dealt with, but many more are needed. There are now onougii for the work to bo started.

Farewell at Mount Biggs. Mount Biggs, although a small place far from city or town i.f any description, ■ and without a public hall, was en fete last Friday night. Through the courtesy of Mr 6. Charles Managli. who very kindly lent licr granary for the occasion, the residents of Mount Uijrgs were enabled to invite their friends to a highly enjoyable and successful dance, the gue.its of honour boing Mr. and Mrs. John Noilson and Mr. CI. Campbell, who «re shortly leaving New Zealand for England, where they intend to livo for the future. The "hall" was tastefully and (jrtistioally decorated with i\ profusion of palms, ferns, and evergreens. The floor, ivhicli had been specially prepared for dancing, was in perfect condition, and, coupled with the very latest in popular dance music, supplied by Mrs. George M'Cal* and Mr. G., Campbell, made it quite impossible for even the most hardened of non-dancers to resist. The scene became more animated as the evening wore on, as between the dances the largo audience listened to some delightful songs contributed by the following :-The Misses L. Hansen,' F. Mnnngli, A. Mnnagh, Messrs. 6. Campbell. C. Turnell, Phil M'Cabe, and Master Eric Green. Mr. Cyril Eurnell made an efficient M.C. The dancing wag continued until enpper. Shortly after supper, Mr. Thomas, on behalf of nil those present, spoke briefly a few chosen words wishinsr boil voyage to the guests, after which Mr. Green presented them with very appropriate gifts in memory of a very, pleasant and enjoyable time spent in -NeY Zealand.- Mr. Campbell suitably responded, and at the conclusion the merrymakers rose, and with much vim and yieour sang "For They Are .lolly Good Fellows." ' Dancing was ther-. continued with -new zest and it was not until the small hours of the morning vavned the merrymakers that it was time to sny pood-bye that, they brought a most enjoyable satherins to" a close by (he singing of "Auld Lang Syne."