SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 279, 21 August 1919, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

/ A health talk will he given by Dr. Palmer at the Y.W.C.A., l'owlds's Buildings, Herbert Street, to-night, at 8. The subject will be "The Nervous System," aud nil young women will bo welcome. The members of tha board of directors of the Y.W.C.A. .greatly appreciate ' the honorary eervicw that are being given bv medical men and. women on Thursday evenings.

Dr. Agnes Bennett is expected to arrive in Wellington on Saturday by the Essex from Australia.

Sistor de Lisle, late of the Napier Hospital staff, who has been nursing at Brockenhur6t and Codford, has taken her discharge in England.

Miss E. Vine, who is. well known in swimming circles, is leaving Christohurch shortly to take up her .residence in Wellington. At the last meeting of the Canterbury Cent.ro of the Now Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, of which Miss Vine is a member, it was deoidod to place ,on record the centre's appreciation of tho services that she had rendered to swimming in Canterbury.

Advice has been reoeived by cablegram that Miss Lydia MKenzie-Fraser ' has died of pneumonic influenza at the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. Baragwanath, Perth. West Australia. Miss M'KensiicPraser was the third daughter of the late Rev. Thos. M'Kenzie-Fraser, the first ministor of St. David's Presbyterian Church. Auckland. She had of recent years been matron of St. John's Collegiate School, and later assistant-matron at King's College. Somo timo ago she left Auckland to visit her sister'in Australia.

The women of Honolulu have taken up tho nuisance of billboard advertising, and. are working hard to extirpate tho horrible affronts to beauty which glare at tho onlooker from every hoarding. They now announce they have succeeded.

. An emphatio protest passed by tho Auckland branch of the Women's International and Political League on August 12 against Sir James Allen's proposal to send boys of 18 years into camp for four months' continuous traihing was authorised to bo forwarded to the Minister of Defenco and to the Press. The 1 mooting also discussed tho . question of communal kitchens, and it was resolved that each member should collect as..much information as is possiblo on tho subject, and jeport to a future meeting with a view to producing a workable scheme.

One of Olio most appreciated phases of the welcome given tho New Zealand as slio entered tho harbour yesterday morning was tho welcome of the children, who had assembled in largo numbers at lho points beyond the Kiosk nt Oriental Bay. As 60011 as the battleship came near tho points the children commenced cheering as hard as childron can cheer with immense enthusiasm, waving their flags and running along tho road to keep pace with her so long as sho was at all within cooee. Their welcome was immensely appreciated, and to the children themselves the day was n red-letter day, and ono to be remembered for a long timo to como.

Mr. and Mrs.-Vizard, of Colombo, are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Stratton, of "Waimarama," Hawke's Bay, motored through from Hastings to Wellington on Tuesday. Tennis Club Danco. ThoSeatoun Bowling aud Tennis Club, Ltd., hold a most successful dnncq, combined with music and cards, in the Masonic Hall, Seatouu, on Tuesday. The following wei'o the committee:—.Mrs. H. A. Smith' (chairman), assisted by Mesdanies Fuller, North, Magill, Stone, Ken T . rtody, and Kircher, Misses Kircher, liay, Wrigut, Kennedy, and Messrs. Mellier, .'I; Kennedy, ana E. Fullbr, who tastefully docorated the ball and had tho supper arrangements in hand amU worked strenuously. Musical items were given by Mrs. Ramsay, Miss Bradley, and Mr. E. Fuller, encores being demanded. Mrs. Kennedy played tne accompaniments'' mid the dance music throughout. Mrs. Fuller, the president's wife, received, and looked after tho welfare of' tho guests, and assisted the Mayor in the presentation 'of prizes. Ifelore. the adjournment for. supper tho Mayor (Mr. Stone) presented* the bowling and croquet trophies with suitable remarks to each recipient. The winners wero as follow:—

Bowls.—Crawford Cup and gold medal, Mr. B. Gardiner; Grace Handicap, first prize Mr. Espio, second prizo Mr. North; crosses, Messrs.. Grace and Gardiner.

Croquet.—Mrs. Willoughby's trophy, Mjs. Magill; Mr. Grace's trophies, Mosdames Magill aud Fuller; Yankee tournament, Mcsdamos Magill and Fuller'aiid Henderson and Stone.

The Mayor also announced that Mr. Espie had donated a. bowls trophy for tho coming .season for competition by returned soldier members of the club. Dancing was carried on until 11 p.m., the M.C.'s being Messrs. P. Palmer and A, M'Cune,

The Sailors' Club at the Town Hall.: Tho Entertainment Committee of tho Navy League Ladies' Auxiliary had. a' very busy afternoon yesterday getting tllio Town Hall ready, as a club for tho "petty officers and men of the New Zealand during their stay in Wellington. Tho space underneath tho gallery is being utilised as a lounge, a placo for writing letters aud as a tearoom, the main portion of tho hall being set aside for done-, ing and any other form of entertainment that may bo thought feasiblo. Tho club will bo open from ten in (lie morning until' 11 at night every day, Sunday inclusive, with the exception of Tuesday, when tho citizens' ball is to take place. Every day, morning and afternoon tea will be provided, also a light lunch tat midday and an evening meal as well. Last, night the club was open for the first time, and there was a good attendance of the sailors, as well as of a large number of the members of tho girls' branch of the Navy League.'Danuing was the entertainment provided, -and it appeared to be thoroughly enjoyed. Returned soldiers as Well as tho sailors from the New Zealand will be welcomed at these gatherings. In' dhnrge of the arrangements for the evening were Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Coleridge, and Mrs. Earle, and the supper arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. D. W. Stewart and Mrs. Phillips-Turner. The hall, with its decorations of (lags and brightly-coloured drapery, looked very bright and attractive. and the club is likolv to be of much

service to the moil as well as a pleasant place ill which to spend spare time. This morning and on "Friday a special luncheon is to be given for lho sailors ill the Town Hall. The Wellington Pipe Band marched into tho Hall and played, for which they were much applauded.

Reception at tho. Town Hall. Very enthusiastic indeed was tho reception. which was he'd in the Town ITall yesterday morning for Admiral Lord ,Teliicoo. Long before the hour at which if wai: to take place the hall was filled

nml admission save to olliciil pponlp was -"fused to many. Tly the time that" the jw( of the occasion, who was accompanied by Lady .Tpllicop, arrived. the bit' "bomber was tilled to overflowing, and Ibe moment h« entered a storm of cheers ind clnpping orose. Draping* of (la® and "pd, blue, and white drapery made the 'tall look very pay indeed, nnd tbe great lumbar of ppople present, <>s well as Hip neensiou, made the gathering a notable ■inc. Lady .Tpllicoo was wcarimr a long •■■•inn-coloured coat, with a bine l ; vplvet 'mt. with nnd slio rarviod e bcau'iful bououpt of yellow spring (lowers which had bppn presented her. There were also present, in addition to tlie l'rinin Minister nnd the members of the Cabinet. Sir Ttobert Stout and T,n<ly Mrs. Jlii'scy, the Alnyorpf! (Mrs. •l. P. Lulte), Mrs. 0. W. Uussell, Miss I'obin,- Mrs. Pomare. representatives ol' Mip churches and consular services and local government Ikhlios. Mr. Ilernard Page played ■ tlip organ previous to Hip entry of the guests and the official party, and the National i Anthem at the end of tho reception.

Wedding at the Synagogue, Yesterday afternoon the Synagogue was crowded, the occasion being the wedding of Miss Fanny Harris, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Harris, of Napier, to Mr. Phil. Schnoidomaii, eon of ilr. and Mrs. Schneideman, of Michigan, U.S.A., and of Wellington, lho llev. Mr. van Staveren officiated. The bride wore cream satin, with a veil and wreath of orango- blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Leah Harris who wore palo crepo do cheno, trimmed with gojd net, and a black tulle hat; and little Miss Itita Lust, nioco of the. bride, who wore a silk lace frock. The bride s mother, wore a navy crepe de cheno costume and hat to match, and cnrried a beautiful bouquet. After the ceremony a, reception was held at Dustin's, Cuba Street, where somo 300 guests assembled to do honour to the occasion. Included in the assemblage were friends of the bride .and bridegroom from all over New Zealand. Sovoral' toasts woro honoured, and opportunity was taken by several of the speakers to pay tribute to the integrity and popularity of the bride's father, who is i well-known Napier business man and liowlcr. The bridogroom's present to the bride was a diamond ring, and to the bridesmaids a gold watch and a gold pendant. The bride's present to tho bridegroom was a diamond tiepm. inc best man was Mr. J. Jackson. In the evening £t 'dinner was held fit the Grand Hotel, where intimate friends of the family were entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Schneideman aro spending tho honeymoon in the lako district.

Wodding at Hastings. ■ Tho wedding took place on Tuesday, August 12, in St. Matthew's . Church, Hastings, of Miss Nola Pratt, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, .of "Crosbie," Hastings, to Lieutenant Maurice Luxford, M.C., only son of Mr. 11. I/uxford, formerly of tho Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch. The wedding was a military one, as the bridegroom lias but recently returned from activo service, having enlisted with tho 7th Reinforcement. The service waij conducted by the Kov. J. B. Brocklehurst, and tho church had been decorated for tho occasion by many girl friends. Tho bride, who wias given away by Mr. J. A. Miller, wore a gown of ivory satin veital .with ninon worked with pearls, a warmer touch of colour being given by a panel of shell pink ninon. A veil of tulle formed the train, and sho carried a posy of pink and white flowers. There were four bridesmaids in attendance, the Misses F. Pratt (sister), Molly M'Hardie, Gwen Holse, ami Dora Horton, who wore frocks of tho palest pink georgette and crepe do chine, with black picture hats. Tho best man was Lieut. M'Cormick, who has alsfl reoontly returned from the front,: and, Mice the bridegroom, wears the 1914-15 ribhon nnd the M.C., with, in addition, the IJ.C.IM. Tho groomsmen, «i'il returned officers of the N.Z.E.F., were: Captain C. Geddis, Lieutenant Neville M'Lernon, and Lieutenant F. Kelly. The service was fully choral, Mr. P. Tombs playing the organ. Tho bride's mother, Mrs. Pratt, wore grey silk taffetas, with hat to match. As they left the church the bndo and bridegroom passed beneath an archway of swords. Afterwards a reception ' was held at "Crosbie," where the future happiness of tho bride and bridegroom 'was toasted, and numbers of good wishes received. The bride travelled in a fawn Tvhite furs, n-nd eaxo blue and pink hat. Mr. and Mrs. Luxford aro ? .eaving on a trip to America, England, and India. '

Furs atid Their Future One of the largest fur sales, yet held, took'qdace recently in St. Louis. The fur trade is an excellent.and most reliable barometer ,of national prosperity. The jewellery trade,-which is so often quoted as the criterion by which the general Mate of business may be. judged, is 'by no means so dependent upon national prosperity aa is • the fur trade. Jewellery is purchased for so ma.ny reas'on^' not at all connocted with finances that it scarce offers a fixed standard by which to estimate. But furs are a Teady test of tho prosperity of a people, and the fact that there was a big jump in prices is reoordod. Not only was there a record attendanco from tho ranks of American and Canadian fur dealers, but representatives from Pnns, London, Amsterdam, Sweden, and Norway, a group of Russians, Bevoral from ■Siberia, a delegation from Japan, somo from several sections of Australia, and from South America likewise, registered and participated busily in the sale, nayirg good prices throughout. All of those foreigners took freely of American furs, fame choico Alaska sea'skins, Hudson Bay sables, mink, slrank, beaver,. civet, silver fox. blue fox, and other characteristically North American furs, finding appreciation in their estimation.

Tho wedding took placo in St. Peters Church on Thursday, August 14, of Mies Daisy Weoisfey, younger daughter of Mr. J. j! Wensloy, of Blenheim, to Mr. Arthur H. Pnrlitt, third son of Mr. 11. Parfit.t, of Auckland. After tho ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. H. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Parfitt left on a short visit to the south.