SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 291, 4 September 1919, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A pretty choral wedding was solemnised in St. Luke's Church, Greytown, on Wednesday, between Mr. J. D. Wallace, only son of Mr. l James Campbell Wallace, of County Deny, Ireland, and Miss Amanda Skeet, youngest 'daughter of Mr. J. C. Skeet, of (ireytown, The service was. choral, the bride hoing an old member of St.-Luke's choir. She was attired in a cream garbadino costume and cream hat ,to match, trimmed with pink. After the ceremony a'reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents.

Tlio monthly meeting of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Council.was held . at Taranaki Street. 'Mrs. Gill was in tliochair. Miss Riley reported tlmt all the suhopis were in good order... It was stated tliat the improvement in health find general condition of the children at Tjirannki Street had heeu marked during tlio last four months. Arrengements wore discussed for a matinee conducted by Mrs. Hannah ill connection with the art uuion of pictures which is at present in progress. Tlio date'of the matinee will ho announced later. The ait union will lw <|rawn 011 October 1.

On Friday a street day,' organised by a band of' Wellington •■vonien, will bo hold for the purpose of selling the book "Omvnrd," which is the official history of H.M.S. Now Zealand, from the timo she left the docks to thu Gigning of tlib armistice. Tho proceeds are to bo handed to Commander Calvert, (if H.lf.S. New Zealand, for jityrnl and Taracliant servico charities. Tire book is 25., and should be of interest to all New Zealandere. Contributions of flower.to be sold at tho same time will be gladly received.

A >very pleasant little function took place in Ward 5 of tlio I'uathorsfcon Military Hospital last Saturday evening, when a complimentary social was licld in honour of Kistor N. M. wlio is resigning fryni the hospital staft in view of her marriage at an early, date. The patients of Nos. 5 and fi wards, to which she has been attached since her return to New Zealand after three years' sorvice abroad, presented her with a diningroom clock, Private James, in making the presentation, spoke of the manner in which Sister Jensen had endeared herself to them all by her unremitting caro and attention. Private Simpson, who also spoke, wished her tlie best 'of luck inT-her future life, and paid a tribute to the splendid work done by her and the sisters generally. The recipient feelingly': replied, her reply being received with'applause and the singing of "For She's .1 Jolly Good Fellow." Daring the evening musical items were supplied by a local orchestra, and a very dainty supper, was provided by libe matron and tlio sisters of til hospital. The proceedings terminated with "Auld Lang Syne."'

Wedding in St, Paul's Pro-Cathsdral.; - The -wedding took place in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral yesterday of Miss Dorothy Le Ge.vt 'Millais, daughter of Mr, aud Mrs. li:. W. Millais, of Featliereton Terrace, Wellington, to Mr. John Gordon llarcourt, youngest son of Mr. J. B. Harcourt, of Wellington. The Bishop of Wellington, assisted by the Veil. Archdeacon Johnson, officiated at the cere- 1 mony, and Mr. Robert Parker was at tho 'organ. Friends of the bride had decorated tlie church with Mowers and foliage. Tlie chief bridesmaid was Miss Lilian Millais (.sister) arid little Miss Annette llarcourt, niece of tliu bridegroom, was; also in attendance. TIIO bride wore a trained frock-of soft white satin veiled with siik net, with devp satin waist bolt ornamented with tullo roses. Her veil was fastened with orange blossoms, and I sfco carried a bouquet. of .'white flowers ■with touches of pink. ,'J'he chief bridesmaid woro 11.frock : of pink taffetas veiled wjth Silk net of the fame shado, made with ■ n deep waistbelt of bluo satin' trimmed with' pink roses, and a white leghorn hat with pink daisies and turouoise 'blue velvet. Her bouquet was of dowers to match. Little Annette Harcoiut was also in pink taffeta-? finished with tiny pink Toses and forget-me-nots.- Hor hat was also trimmed with flowery, and she carried a pink -tullo muff'with little posies of forget-me-nots aud pirk roses. Doth the bridegroom and the best man were In uniform, both having recently returned from"'active service. The bride travelled 111 a, dull green gabardine costume with peacflck'blue hat trimmed with quills. Afre. Millais was in navy Who, with bln»" hat trimmed with mauve and blue flojfers. Miss Harcourt, isister of the brirlegrot>m, was in black, with black capo nn<l furs, and black hat trimmed withospr'eys: .Mrs., Mijurico Gillon was in navy blue tatfktas, over which she wore>| a sealskin eWt, .with a. wide* black hat, trimmed with wings. Mrs. S. Harcourt was in pink, with a fur coat, and a pale, pink hat with touches of black. A Boon to Mothers. Tlie rest room for mothers 'nstituted at Courtenay Place really consist of two rooms, 0110 with ix kitchenette, partitioned off from the general roopi and fitted up with electrical appliances, They have been cliarmin.jly furnished, are open to the sunshine, and promise to lie very restful fov mothers -with! children.. Tho general room has been papered in brown, with a blue frieze, and lias been .furnished 10 harmonise with such a backjfi'O'Jind. It is this room that has 'been specially set aside for children. The. other room is for the mothers; and is a delightful .room, carried out. in tones of numvo and blue, altogether roost restful in tone, and at tho samo time bright and very attractive. Inset, is a largo wardrobe, at tha present timo inviting by-its somewhat eijipty spaces contributions of children's garments, which will be viiy acceptable, as many .mothers have. not time to new for' their littlo ones, and upon som; tlie cost of living very heavily. Necessary conveniences for mothers have been installed, including, apparatus for heating milk, water, etc., and altogether there is no doubt but that tho rooms are going to fill a very great need in Wellington. The division lias been enabled) to secure a matron, whs is in Marge, and yesterday she was among those who were present, wearing her very becoming uniform 'cf mauve, with a violet cape, badge, and headdress much like that worn by nurses.

Although the rooms have been furnished, .there. are still several miscellaneous articles yet to bo got, and it is possible that-kind triends may be anxious to know in what way they might assist such a work. They may do so 'by donating any of tho followingAn electric kettle, a telephone, chairs, waste pajier baskets, cooking utensils, etc., or by making- further inquiries from tho hon. secretary, Mrs. Aherne, 114 Brougham Street.

0, Smith's Annual Oanco, ■Yesterday evening the annual staff dunco of tlie firm cf'C. Suiilh, dropped during the years of war, was revived, und was bold in St, Peter's Hull, tlhuf-' nee Street". The floor was not too crowded for dancing, a somewhat rare tiling of late, and lite occasion was made all tho more enjoyable thereby. The decorations were charming, and it is seldom that the hall haa appeared to .sueji advantage. Coloured narrow si reamers had been attached to a hoop in the middle of the room and carried to the walls, whilo from tho licop were suspended dusters of brillianlly coloured ballnons of all sizes and shapes, and also from the gasoliers and elsewhere, with most effective result. Flag.) also added to the vividness of the colouring, and tho walls were partly screened wall ferns nnil.foliage. The arrangements of .the stago were unusually pretty, a while trellis work covered with iycopodium and flowers having been erected on either side, while at the front were archwavs vestimr upon white pillars, each pillar crowned with a big bal'ooii. Masses of Iycopodium and sprinp; flowers backed the edge of the stage, r.-hich had been comfortably furnished for the chaperons. The supper tables in the adjoining room were arranged with'springflowers. The music was supplied by a trio of returned soldiers, and tho committee comprised the Misses Benge, Miller, Ncps. Van Borssum, Duggan, Lambert, M.'Lauelilin, Messrs. Calvert, Cox, Crawford, King. Taylc. Grseio, wul I'M secretary). The chaperons' wore Mesdomrs Van Borssum, Calvert npd M'AVliirter, and tho M.C.'s Messrs. W. IT. Cox, Crawford, M'Kenzie, P, Grade, and Pfaff.

An Appreciation, The following letter from Mrs. Thesiger, lion. 1 secretary of the i'luid, London, mitten'to Mrs. HallThompson, la to president of the Mvy League Ladies' Auxiliary, was uead at the meeting of the Navy League Ladies Auxiliary yesterday. I ™ d f lr °, lv ;* lady iVlili'ord Haven to ask you to convey to your committee her most grateful thanks for the splendid support you lmvo given to the fund. Looking back over fiio years of tlio war, one of our most pleasing recollections is the wonderful way in which heJp came uo us from the furthermost parts of tlie Empire, and it is not too much to say that without that help from overseas tins fund could, /never have done the great and useful work which we are proud and happy to think was given to us to do. It is now closing down, and. by the tune tnw reaches you, will be pt an end, and bo Lady Milford Haven is very glad ot the opportunity to send you her deep appreciation of the work done by your committee. The garments sent are admirable in every respect." ' . Vet another letter, ono rrom Miss Wintz, of the Royal Sailors Best, Devonport (England), was road at the meeting, and was. as follows:-"I fed I must and you a personal note of thankstfor your (Treat kindness'in again, forwarding eases of such beautiful warm comforts for our men. Will you please teJL-the ladies of the Navy League tow very gratefuil wo iv-e and how much their splendid gifts are appreciated by the men. We have lately been fitting lip sailors going to North Bussiji. and one man especially fairly beamed when 110 saw the abeK and said: 'I was born in Nw Zeal ami. I trust vou have receivedJMlss Weston 9 Life,' sent you from. Portsmouth. You Will, I aim sure, bp ehd to know that although.God has called her Hom<vyet I her work is going on, and wo are bmldin, a much-needed extension to otir refit hero nt DoYonoort, as an Agn<3. Weston Memorial.' Again may I thank you and all tlie ladies associated )( With you ior your kind thought of us.

N.Z, Ladies' Auxiliary. A ineetipg of the Navy League Ladles Auxiliary Committee was lield in tlie loatrue rooms in. Ballanc© Street,yesterday afternoon. In the absence of ,tho_ president (Mrs. J. P. Luke) tlie was occupied toy Mrs. C. Earle. An apology for her unnvoidablo absoiico was received from Mrs. Luke, also a message of approciation of the work done to com. Diittee during • the visit of H.M.S. New Zealand to Wellington. Apologies were received from Mrs. Coleridge and ilis3 La ure.nson. Present at the meeting were: Mesdames C. Riohardson, Phillips-turner, Bradney-Wilffiams, Gibbons, Buxton, \\. Luke, Larnach, Lever, W. V. Stewart, Jijiss Edwin, Mies .Medley, and Mara J. Darling, hon. secretary. , . Various correspondence was read, including loiters of thanks from Chaplain Crick of HJ-MuS. ■■ New Zealand, Miss Wintz, of tho Royal Sailors' Host. Devonport, England, Mrs. Arthui* .ThesiEer (Minesweepers' Fund, London), Mr, W. Foster (chairman of'tho Children s Committee), in which ho thanked the Auxiliary Committee for their assistance in taking charge of tho shed when the 6chool children wore visiting tho battleship, and giving them sweets, lemonade, etc. An appeal was read from Lady Dimsdalo asking assistance in helping to build (out of funds) a Sailors' Rest and.Boys. Hostol in the Port of London as ial from the Empire. It was decided that the matter should bo reported to tho Navy League Executii-o with ft strong recommendation that it bp ftffrwa to. a he hon. secretary made ft brief report of the ■Navy League Conference. A detailed report had not yet been received from tho secretary of the conference. It was decided" that -tho annual meeting of. the Lndiefl 1 Auxiliary should bo lwld at til© end of the month. It was further unnni:mously decided tha t the committee should recommend to the Navy League Executive ti lt) representation upon tho Education tho Navy League Ladies' Auxiliary.' The matter of rmfning a Sailor?" Club at tlie Town Hall 011 the return visit of H.M.S. New Zealand 'to Wellington was discussed. Tho selling of "Onwjird." the official history of the New Zealand during the war, in, aid of naval and merchant service charities. to be undertaken by a committee oHadies. nnd in thi? connection contributions _ of flowers to bo sold in conjunction- with the book aro asked f<?r. ' The proceeds are to bo handed over to Commander Cnlvert, of tho New Zealand.

Help for. Mothers. At yesterday's opening of- the rest; rooms for mothers at Courtenay Place Mrs. Coleridge, outlined the! work that was being done in the matter of providing ' help for mothers in their homes. The idea had boon -ito 6ecuro educated girls, pay them a salary gf £130 a year, and apply to' thein as much as possible tlie same conditions that they would work under ra -offices. They now had two paid workers who were occupied ior eight hours a day and who worked five ami a half days, a week., Their work j <yitailed light housework, cooking, and ; looking after the children. Charing did : not come within their scope.- As the ■ work would be self-supporting people engaging help and able to pay would be asked for tho Jee fixed upon-that of one shilling an hour. In et.ses-where help, was needed and the people could not pay the committee, would decide what was to : be done. The work was not a oharity, , and in its first stages would be living upon its capital. The whole aim and object of the scheme was to help mother.; . of families, and in that aim.no distinctions were • allowed. '

A sale of work in connection with the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church if ill be held in- Fullford'B Hall, Brooklyn,- this afternoon -and evening, , and .also to-mor-. row. The sale will be opened by Mr. It. AV; Korsley at 3 o'clock. ' Various general diseases affect the scalp. Tn most cases, as the health improves, the falling ceases, "but treatment. Is necessary to preserve the,' roots. Mas- - sago is most essential. Special courses of treatment, one guinea, at Mrs. Holies- j ton, 256 Lambton Quay, /Wellington.— , .Advt.; Just opened, .goo.d"rahgo all-wool colonial.Sports Suits for Boys—in twcVJs and • niivy sergfc.. t'voin 375. Gd, .to 555. uco. Fowlds.; Ltd.—Advt. • ; Oive to the wudding that added touch , of beauty- imparted by floral decorations, j Choicest flowers 'always at Miss Murray's, Vice-Regal Florist, Willis Street, Wellington.—Advt. The eagerness with which many a housewife commences hor day's baking is often marred by a doubt as to_ whether her efforts will produce tho light and tasty cakes and scones which she so doS But tho cook' who uses "K" Bakinrt Powder never .has a doubt. She knows that the cakes,, scones, and pastry, will come out of the ovp,n light, wholesome, and doliciotisly appetising every .time, "K" is the emblem of purity and quality in baking powder, and it is a saving brand to buy, being moderate m price and economical in use. . When you're baking, do not leave room for any 'doubt. You can always denend i ■upon "Iv" Baking Powder to give ideal . results. Sold by all grocers. Includo a I tin in to-day's order.—Advt. madamlienbee. ' Fur is dear to the heart of every woman, and ovory woman will bo pleased to hear that , the South Island Furrier, Madiun Mouorc, lius cstulishcd hwsclt at Colombo Street, Christchureh. tjpeuking to an intei'viower recently, Madam said: "Making furs as we du in New Zealand, wo save tlie heavy duties and charges, and are, therefore, nblo to give great, value, saving buyers many guineas on a gooil set: Then, again, my peopio have been in' furs, as .you may say, for generations, and my father, M.r. S. Garland, who was Cliaiubcninister for Geo. Nicholas, Court Furrier, licgent Street, London, and with Bell's, of Old : Change, is now with me." Madam is showing many beautiful furs at the salon in Colombo Street, Christehuroh, and the latest in Coats, Coatees, Necklets, Collars, etc. Ladies would do well to inspect, and also to learn the moderate prjees that rule when one deals direct with tho manufacturer.—Advt.

Island Bay Bowling Club. .Another very successful gathering was held in St. Hilda's Hall on Tuesday cvc-niiig under the. auspices of the lelaikl Buy Bowling Club. During the first v part of tho evening a very .fine concert programme was provided,''items being contributed by Aliases Jennings and tiodicr, Messrs. E. Meates, H. F. Wood, Frnzer Thomson, W. Goudie, awl S. Allwright: l'ivery iteir. was thoroughly enjoyed by tho large audience. The accompaniments ■wore played by Messrs. G. Holloivay and 11. Gcdier. The' d'.ub'B recently-formed orchestra played the overture, and gavo an excellent rendering', which received a well-deserved encore. At the conclusion of the musical programme the hall '.was cleared for dancing. The dance music was provided by Mr?. Harlen, and the club's orchestra also played several extras.

Oldest Song in the Worlds , How many of those who have 6ung so often in the Town Hall of late the refrain "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" know }hat it is said to be tho oldest song in the c world? Its origin ,is lost in antiquity, but it is supposed to have been learnt from the ancient Babylonians by the, Egyptians, who popularised it in Africa and Asia Minor. It i 6 still sung by the Arabs. , , ' > The Crusaders caught the tunb from their Saracen enemies, and s.ung it under the walls' of Jerusalem, which to-day, perhaps, vibrate to the same notes'chanted by our victorious troops, The air was ultimately carried into ' Europe where it survived, in various forms, among the fblk-sonjjs of the different nations. , In 1709, after their defeat' at'Malpla,<juel tho French, followin® a false rumour of the Duke of Marlborough's doath in battle, composed a satiric lament, "Jlabrook is Olf to the AVar," detailing the supposed death and burial, of tho English general, and the ascension of his soul to heaven. / The were eut'g to the old, popular air, whose liltitig rhythm lent itself to the swing of the tir?nty-two verses. Like most topical sipugs, this one was of short-lived popularity, but in 1781 it suddenly echoed trr,m ono end of France to the other. The ysung Jtarie Antoinette gave birth to an heir, and the baby prince, in accordance with French custom. was placed untkr the care ot a ro-' 1 bust peasant fOscer-racther. The nurse usc-i to nut her fcyiil charge to sleep with tho old song of her village home', andtho girl-mother began, almost unconsciously, to repeat the simple refrain. As if by magic tho song became the craze of the dav. It resounded through tho, stately galleries of Versailles, passing to the kitchen and stables, whence it was taken up by the crowds of Paris, and speedily passed on from town to town and from country to country. , Napoleon himself, though a hater of music, never mounted his charger to go into nct.ion without singing softly a few ! burs of the ancient melody,. I The air is' stili popular in France, as it is in England and America, but few of our Tommies, and their Poilu chums, liuttimiflg ih chorus, crti Jiavo suspected tho varied history of the simple tune.