SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 293, 6 September 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A ratlin- charming incident is reported !n eoiuieotiwi intii the arrival of Lady Jellicoo in Christchurch. When slie Blepped into her car at the railway station she lound a huge bouquet of viotlets awaiting tier. The fragrance of tho blooms was delightful, but even more delightful was tlio simple charm of a note in the centre of the bouquet—"From a sailor's mother." Tho Christchurch Navy League gave an "at homo" in the Art Gallery on Wednesday night, at which Admiral Viscount Jdlicoe and Viscountess Jeliicue were present Mrs. Trevor Holmden expects to leave Wellington to-day with her infant sun to join Captain Hcimden in Mesopotamia. No fewer than 800 war brides and about ; 200 children are due to arrive in New Zealand this month. Thet« totals in- . elude the arrivals by the Atlienic. Dr. C. Morice, with Mrs. and Miss Constance Morice, is leaving by the Tofua to-day on a. visit to America. The engagement is announced of Miss Margaret. I". iWßean, of Bellevue Hill, Sydney, to Lieut. Reginald Egerton, an officer on Admiral Viscount Jellicoe's staff. The monthly meeting of the trustees of the Convalescent Home was held at Mrs. W. Young's residence. There were ■present Mesdames Moorlio;ise (in the chair), W. Young, Martin. J. Joseph, Litchfield, Miss Harcourt (lion, trans.), Miss Litchfield- (lion. sec). An apology was received from Mrs. Watkins. The matron reported eleven p_r.ticn.ts admitted and ten discharged during the month. Gifts were received from Mrs. Martin and Mi's. Latey. Yesterday, an effort organised by the Navy League Ladies' Auxiliary was made • to sell the book of the official history of E.M.S. New Zealand, "Onward," in the streets of. tho city. Stalls had been placed tit the Post Office with Mrs. Phillip-Tur-ner in charge; Kirkcaldie and Stains, Mrs. W. 1). Stewart; Kelburn Tramway Avenue; Mrs. J. Darling, Mrs. Mackay, and Mrs. C. Earle; Winder's Corner, the Mayoress's party, with Mifs Clarke and Miss Bocke in clinrgo; and at Boulcott Street corner, with Mrs. O'Sullivan, each stall having its quota of helpers. In addition, flowers were sold, and a satisraetory day's work is reported. Tho book is still for sale, and can bo purchased from any memiber of the Auxiliary Committee. It is hoped that a substantial sum will bo handed over to .Commander Cohort, of JI.M.S. New Zealand for naval and merchant service charities as the result of tho sale. In connection with the annua] conference of the Women's' National Council, two public meetings -will be held in St. John's Schoolroom (lower floor), Dixon Street. The first will take place on Monday at S p.m., when Mi% Melville, of Auckland, will speak on "The Women's Platform/' On Tuesday, at 8 p.m., Miss N. E. Coad will speak on "Our Democracy and Education." I 'Tho wedding took plaro at Trinity Wesleyau Church, Wnngamii,' on August 28 of Mr. Edwin Palliser, the youngest son of th'e late Mr. C. Pr.lliser, of Wellington, nnd Miss Muriel Crespin, youngest daughter of Mr. 0. B. Cresnin, St. John's Hill.. Mr. O. Jones officiated as best man, and Mr. L. Cross as groomsman. The brido wore a gown of ivory i satin charmeuso veiled with georgette and embroidered with crystal. Her bridal veil was handworked with sprays of honiton nnd point, lace, and she carried a beautiful bouquet.' Tho bridesmaids— ' Miss Vera Collier a.iid Miss Clara l'allisor—were gowned in pule pink crepedo chine, with amethyst tulle sashes and large lnco leghorn hats. They wore pendants and chains, tho gifis of the bridegroom. Their bouquets were shaded .to match their frocks. Tho sale of'work boing held by the Sisters of Mercy, Cliildera Terrace, ICilbirnie, is proving 'a big success. His Grace Archbishop O'Shea, supported by tho Von. Archdeacon Uevoy, presided on Wednesday , evening and -performed the opening ceremony.""'The Kilbirnie, Miramar and Seatoun stnCli is'in'charge of Mesdames Sidford and Bohan; tho Lyall •Bay stall Mesdames Barraclough and Tilyard; tho Hataitai stall, Mesdames . Ttiompson 'and Woodward; tho sweets stall, Mesdames Burke mid Somervillc; and the refreshment stall tho Children of Mary, with Miss Fabling in charge. The musical sido has not been lost sight of, and wctf-known Wellington artists •ire under engagement. It was at first intended to closo the sale last evening, but owing to tho numerous valuable articles still on hand it has teen 'decided to continue tin's afternoon and evening.

At the entertainment which was given in the Colosseum in Christchurcli on 'Wednesday night for tlis petty officer") and men of H.M.S. New Kealand, a number of Maori girls (23 in all), led by Mr. Roberts, gavo a real welcome, or Powhiri. This was very picturesque. Tho men grouped thqmselves at one end of tho irnll, and l)io Maori girls approached them dressed in Native costume, fiomo carrying meres, taiahas, others New Zealand shrubbery. They worked themselves up to a state of enthusiasm, which was communicated to the sailors, who at tho completion of the welcome were vociferous in their demand for an encore. Tho girls obliged with a native song, which also they had to repeat.. Later in tho evening tlipy gayo a poi dance, nJso encored, and a liaka, which pleased the men exceedingly. That they knew something of the haka themselves the sailors showed when a party from the battleship danced a haka in fino style. They appeared with faces and bodies stained to the colour of tho Maoris, and worn native dress, while tha effect was: enhanced by tho native weapons they brandished. They were not allowed to leave until they had repented what was a creditable performance. The Native srirls were so moved by the exhibition that they could not restrain themselves from joining in. Health of Womer. and flhildrcn. . The monthly meeting oi tho l'oyal New Zealand Society lot tin: Health of Women and Children was held ou Thursday Present were: Mrs. Hoskiug (in tho chair), Lady Findlay, Mesdamcs Tripe, Ncaves, Ponsonby, Anderson, T. Brown, Bethnne, linvd, Ward, Ifirkcaldie, Corrigan, and Ilarcourt, Miss Ing Cis, Riley, Nurses Willis and Harnett. Apologies were received from Mesdames W. F. Mnssey, Cook, Chapman, Ilanan, l!u&eell, M'Vicar, \V. Luke, Hichardson, Dr. nurss?' report for the month was most satisfactory, and despite the wet .weather the attendance was good. Visits to tho rooms were 15.'!- I" now cases, f>4; babies solely breast-fed, 37; partially, 11; artificially, 16. Letters received in rooms 10, and by tho secretary 12. Nurse C'.ifrord was granted an extra three weeks' loave on account of sickness. The City Council hare granted tho society permission to hold a street collection (lay on Friday, November 7. Tho members intend to make, every effort for a successful sum, as during the years of patriotic work they refrained from malcin<r any public appeal. The lion, treasurer acknowledges tho following donations nnd subscriptions:— Mr.? AY. F. Massev and Mr;. Metz. „C' 2 2s. each; Mcsdames Parish, Corrignii. BoiHi, Lowe, and Oolwnan. .CI Is. oiich; Mrs. •' Anderson, ,C 1; Mrs. 11. 10^.: Misses . J. King and Milsom and Nurs? Wf!>'s. os. each'; subscriptions to the Material Fund for tl>" Sewin.T Guild: Mrs. .1. P. AA'ntt, by sale, of hand-made sMk dowers. Bs.; Mrs. Tennnnl, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. AVynyard, and Aire. H. B'tindcll, . "s.: sale of patier natterns, is. Airs. Ernest TTmHiold has resigned from the committee, and Mrs. F,irish his l>een elected a member of the General Com- ; milteo. Mrs. AA 7 . Nathan asked for leave ' of absence during her visit to England. The committed would ho very glad to I receive any left-ofT garments for women and children for deserving cases, and to bq loft at the Plunkot rooms. '