SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 280, 22 August 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

R«turnod soldiers who arrived in Wellington touiul a. very pleasant welcome awaiting than at the Heturned Soldiers' Club yesterday afternoon. Spring ilowcrs oil the tables made the room look bright and attractive, and, as always, the tea provided was found to bo very, acceptable after a long period of ship life.

; The engagement is announced between Captain C. W. 1). Bell, 10th Royal Hussars ami R,A.l\, youngest son of the Eon. Sir Francis Bell and Lady 8011, Wellington, and Dorothy Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Newton, Ciiristehurch.

•Mrs. J. Sim, "May Morn," Otaki, is visiting Wellington.

Among Hie names of those wlio have been granted land agents' licences published in the "Gazette" issued last evening there appears the, name of Edith Maude Evans, of Martinborough.

Special trains have been arranged fm tlio daneo arranged for ..this evening in the Drill Shed by the girls' branch of tho Navy League.

Tho names of Mesdames Bradley, Gardiner, and Stafford were omitted from tho conunitteo responsible for the Sontoun Bowling and Tennis Club datieo tho other evening.

A meeting in connection with the citizens' ball, to be hold on Tuesday for Admiral Viscount Jeilicoe and tho officers of the Now Zealand, took placo yestenia v. There were present: The Mavoress (Mrs. Luke), Mesdames Darling! Dutliie, Richardson, Phillipe-Turnor, Cornish, Messrs. ICecsing, Roberts, Tripe, Whyto, and Duncan (in the ohair). Apologies were received from Mesdames Myers, Moorhouse and Firth, and Mr. D. W. Ewen. Tho Decoration Committeo reported upon what had been done to dato, and it was stated, that several innovations would appear in regard to tho decorations of the Town Ilall that evening, notably a staircase leading up to tlio gallery and the gallery itself turned into alcoves, as well as tlio 6paco below. A groat many applications for invitations have been received.

Luncheon for the Sailors. The citizens' luncheon .which was given to the petty officers and men of the New Zealand yesterday moniijig in the Town Hall was one of the cheeriest of affaire and appeared to be vor.v much enjoyed. There wero about 350 to «0 guests present and the arrangements were admirably carried out by the ladies in charge, with tho Mayoress, Sirs. J. P. Luke, at the head. Tables had been arranged longways down tho room,.two matrons or their substitutes being in control of each one with, of course, a 'number of assistants to wait npon the sailors. The decora, tions.woro charming, spring flowers Lctfig used in profusion, other decorative notes being introduced as fancy dictated, ono tablo having tho letters N.Z. carried out in an arrangement of leaves which, howover, did not survive the strevs of events intact. Tho draping of flags nrouim the pillars and gallery made an effective sotting for the scone. In charge cf tho tables wore the following: Mrs. Ciavin and Miss Wilson; Mrs. A.' Gray awl Mrs. Hanan; Miss Sidey -and Miss Powell; Mrs. W. Kcud and Miss Arndt; Miss Townsend and Miss Philp, with Miss Clarke and Miss Book: Mrs. Jurker and Mrs. Bannister; Miss-Sampson and Miss Steele; Miss Bothune and Mrs. White; Mrs. Mackenzie and Mrs. Norwood; Mrs. Thompson and' Miss Marks; Mrs. Tost and Mrs. M'Gregor; Mra. Hendry and Mi's. Chapman; Mrs.. G. K Smith and Mrs. Preston; Mrs,. .T. Iv. Gibbons and Mrs. W. Luke; Mrs. J. Myers and Mrs. Newton; Mrs. .Muir and Mils. Levy; Mrs. Rigg and Mrs G. Jones; Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Ifall (U>o I? 1 1 in placo of Mrs. Dyc-r, who was unable, to- bo there); Mrs. .Kennedy and Mf> Trip's; Mrs. C. Earlo and Mrs. Phillip--.-Turnor; Mrs. W. D. Stewart .and Mrs. Martin; Miss Medley and Miss Mwm; Mi\s. J. P. .Firth and Mrs. Biehnrdson; Mi«.' Henderson and Miss Laurenson; Mrs llope-Lewis and Mrs. Tripp; Mrs. Kinvig and Mrs. Veale; Mr». B,ultio| and Mrs. Cell; Mrs.' Townsend mid Mr»C. G. Wilson;' Mrs. Cederholni and Mis. Read; Mrs. S.' Luko and Mrs. Hempton, Mrs. Salek.and Mi-s.' Aiken; Mrs. .L'oi:dham and Miss Frasor; Mrs. Cornish an I ■Mis. Mabin; Mrs.-'Duthio. and Mrs. Wilted; Mrs., Joates- and . Mrs. Ha-mer ; Mrs. 'Moorltousc. wi TS - A M * OI . l r ' ' Bhmdell and Mrs. -Myoiv>;\Mrs. Murplij and Mrs. Griffiths.' After tlio luncheon (which was a really, excellent one) had come to an end and smokes were being enjoyed, Chief Boatewuin mado a speech in which he thanked Uie ladies for their hospitality, and m speaking of the sailor's life saul that olio 'T the sacrifices which-had to 1» made was that of home life and of the society of ladies, two deprivations which weic very much folt. After referring to the welcome which had, been given them upon their arrival in Wellington, particularly that of - the children U speaker expressed the hope that the Navy League would do its best to inculcate into the children the traditions. ol the Navy. ot readiness to take those ti aditioiis upon themsely®, and oi _ pntU in its history and achievement. ;fc» elusion he called for the singing ot l'oi He's a Jolly Good Follow" in.honou. of tho ladies and three cheers, : all o which wore done as only sailois can d( Pipe Band of the Now jZealnni D ext mounted the platform and l>laye( to tho delight of the gathering. In spired by their p aying, two ot the sailo . commenced dancing together, but von ouickly surrounded by a crowd of c-a_,e. o lookers, and, yielding to persuasion t y presently mounted the s age » finished their performance there, which they received great applause. Tho Mayoress, Mis. Luke, in the ab seneo of the Mayor thanked Chief Boat swain Wilkinson for his remarks am the sailors for their appreciation of th. hospitality extended to them. Alto nether the luncheon was a great success and this morning the remainder of t men of the New Zealand will bo t guests-'of citizens at .luncheon 111 r Mr! Keesing announced to tho sailor; the fact that the club was open o the.m nil-day and every dnj , alia tnej would find themselves cordially weleomec there.

A'l Afternoon Tea at the Museum. Yesterday afternoon lieutenant Harold m-nAlton, who has recently returned from service with one of the brandies ot the Niiw (the Motor Boat Patrol) was enterto in ecT by the stall' ot the Dominion Museum, of which he had been a member, „t a welcoming alteriioon tea, held in Ihe Philosophical Society s hall at .the Milium. Dr. Thompson, (he Director, and Mrs Turtoi> received the guests, anil a vcrv inteicsling nnd pleasant hour or so followed. Tea tables, Ijowers, and <-m-ill l'a"s suspended on lines carried fio-.i side to fide of the room comewlmt changed iU staid aspect, and tho guests found much to interest 111™ in an[ exhibition of Mr. Nrjjent A\elchs paintings of Ihe devastated areas ot It ranee and I'lai.ders; some of the wonderful butterflies' belonging to the Buller colleelion, whose colonriiiK was a delight to look I.POII. china, specimens ut needlework from Germany, American, Canadian, nnd Y.i (dish war iiosteis, and mementoes of Ihe war broujtlit back by the guest of the occasion. After tea had been handed wild Lieutenant Hamilton brieliy thankcd Dr Thompson ami the staff for what they iiad done for bun. Anions those wcro piv-'Cnt wciv Mr. uih! Mr.*;, *». MaclJjaoicl, Mr. and Mrs. J. HUop, Ml-. ,-n.i Mrs. Mfcsta.ver and ;\li..s Mestsycr, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, Jlr. Johannes Anderson, Mr.;. He.;t, Mr. .Xiigont Welch, Mr. von ll.last, Mr. lOlsdan Best, Mr. li. W. Holmes.