SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 299, 13 September 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. J. Earr, Mayoress of Sumner, and wile of tho Hon. J. Barr, M.L.C., intends leavinif by the Athenic on a visit to relations in Scotland. . A Christchurch exchange announces the engagement of Miss Joan Qnane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Quaue, of Christchurch, to Lieut. Michael M'Master, R.N., of H.M.S. New Zealand, 6an oj Mr. and Mrs. Eniile M'Master, of Freshwater, I's.e of Wight, Mrs. Inwood and j\liss M. Latter, both of whom were V.A.D. workers in England for about two years, have returned to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. James Murray, Port Molyneux, celebrated their golden wedding last Friday week, when they entertained a largo -number ■ of. guests in the Port Moiyneux Hall. Both host and hostess am still able to take an active part in the work on the home farm, and enjoy fairly good health. During tho function held in the evening, a very happy gathering, at which were many of the aged couple's descendants, the expressions of good-will and friendship on the pan of the settlers showed the very high -esteem in which Mr. ami Mrs.- Murray and their family arc held throughout Miu district.

The Bromley "District Times," published at Bromley, Kent, England, gives an interesting account of the marriage on June 2 of Miss Olive Eichbaum, daughter of Mr. W. Eichbaum, of Timaru, to Lieutenant Kenneth Griffith, R.N., young.'est son of -Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griffith, of ' Oak End, Bromley. Tho bride is a grand-daughter of the late Colonel .Eichbaum, who was in the Imperial Army before retiring to settle in Now Zealand, and- a great granddaughter of the late Sir Henry Esch Atkinson, who held'a command in the British -Navy and received , tho honour of knighthood for his war services. In the absenco of her father, the bride was Riven away by Mr. Henry Griffith, and she was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Rosalind ajid Clarico P.ro-;tor, nieces of tho bridegroom. She wore a dress of white crepe do chine, embroidered with apple blossom,- and the bridesmaids woro white voiCo smocked with pink and carried •pink sweet peas. Mr. Geoffrey Griffith, was the best man. The marriage was solemnised by the Rev. James Critchison, assisted by the Rev. 33. Thornton Smith, and tho service was fully choral. Mr. W. A. Armour, M..A„ M.Kc., headmaster of the Napier Boys' High School, and Mrs. Armour, who have been spendi'ing a few days iii Wellington, intend !-returning home to-day.

Miss Cornish' was entertained at a "social" at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, this week by.tlio mothers of the children attending the Newtown Kindergarten. In the course of the afternoon Mrs. Christeson, on behalf of the mothers, spoke in appreciative temis'ot'.Miss Cornish's work for ■ the children din-ins the past two and a half'years, and .dwelt on the way the littlo ones respected'and loved her. She asked Miss. Cornish to'accept a silvermounted fruit dish, with sugar and cream bowls and a very, pretty combination butter and jfi.ni dish, with their very best wishes for her future aappiness and prosperity. Miss Cornish', suitably 'replied. Afternoon tea, music, find singing brought a most enjoyable afternoon to a close.

Kelburn Croquet Club. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Croquet Club, Kelburn, was held in the pavilion, Kelburn' Park, this week. Tho president, Mrs. Dinrie, occupied tlie chair. Tho annual report and balancesheet were read by the secretary, and adopted by the members, both showing satisfactory results.. Tile following officers were elected:—President, Mrs. Smedcey; vice-presidents, Mesdawes Christie and Heid; captain, 'Mr.«. Hcuderson; Games and Entertainment' Committee, Mesdames Henderson, Rhodes, Williams, and Remington. The following comprise tho committee:—Mosdames Diinie, Gooder, Pair, Hylton, Frost, and Robertson (re-electecl); hon. treasurer,' Mrs. Middloton; hon. secretary, Mn£ Remington. It was decided to open tho season the second week in October. St. Mary's Guild, .The monthly meeting of St. Mary's Guild, controlling Stl' Mary's Home, Karon,- was held in the- Diocesan Rooms on Tuesday, Mrs. Hudson presiding in Miss t'oates's absence. Thero were present: Mesdain'es Ilaycs, llowdcn, Luke, Kemp, Woodward, and Miss Parlane. Apologies were received from Mrs. Guy Puwles and Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie. Donations were acknowledged from Bannatyne find Co. (sugar), Johnston and Co. (tea), Nathan and Co. (butter), Laery and Co. (flour), Innis and Co. for carrying, sheep from. Mr. E. Riddiford, Mr. Maurice 'Chambers, Mrs. Nelson, Sirs. S. Kirkcaldie (clothing), Mr i. Evans (Martinbcrough), Mi-s. Bellett, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs.. Nelson (fruit), Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie ( garden seeds), Mrs. Evans and Mrs. England (vegetables). Missi Richardson's resignation was received with regret. Miss Richardson has donated X 5 to tho 21st Birthday Fund, and has bren kind enough to continue her visits .to tho children, al-jo her annual subscription. The result of tho lecture given by Coloiicl Powles, C.M.G., D.5.0., amounted to X3G 10s. A bequest from Mrs. Mornih of X 25 was received to.wards tho Home Funds. The cake 6ales in aid of the 2lst Birthday fund in Sydney Street SchooEroom are bringing good results. More cakes would be acceptable. ■

Labour Party Ball, The social conimitte:! of the Wellington North branch of tlio I New Zealand Labour Party have every reason to pride themselves as tho result of the fancv dress ball . which was held in the Sydney Street Hall on Wednesday evening. The function was an undoubted success from every point of view, and of the large number of interested onlookers and dancers vied with or.o' another in. forgetting for the momeat that there were' such undesirable elements as' worldly cares; abstract- political and economic questions were lor the time being relentlessly sidetracked; abstruse problems •inch as the ever-present cost of living, housing proposals, and tho shortage of coal', were relegated to the background; and healthy, amusement and thorough enjoyment reigned over'all. A pink and green scheme, of colouring proved highly decorative, and combined most effectively with tlio great variety of happily-con. ceived and cleverly-executed costumes. A guodly .portion of the dress creations were cosmopolitan in character, and a hopeful presago for an enduring peace was- tho amiability and desire to know more about one another displayed by Indian chiefs, Indian rajalut Irish colleens, gypsies, French _ peasants, Spanish dancers, Japanese maidens, Dutch girls, and such' like. Appropriately a returned soldier might bo observed dancing, with evident enjoyment, with a goueral's daughter; a chanticleor, Qf gaucy plumage, unselfishly attended, in turn, pierrettes, milkmaids, queens of ( hearts, and snowqueens, whilo Peace provided a paradox by bewitchingly unbending to warlike and militant > characters whose presence usually, betokens troubled times and things generally out of gear. Thus, through a' delightful phantasmagoria of colour, the arrangemunls swung, like well-oiled machinery, with precision and 'indubitably successful effect from the beginning to the end of an all-100-short evening. i

At a suitable intcrvcl, Mrs. E. Semple handed the prizes to tho successful competitors. These wero handsome mid of considerable intrinsic value, and for tliom tho committee ii indebted to Mr. Herb Price, tho Crovn Clothing (jo., Mr. Bruco Howe, Messrs. Green and Davis, Messrs. Clark and Morris, Messrs. Wallace and Gibson, Messrs. Gcorgo l'owlds, Ltd., and tivs D.I.C. . In emphasising tho success that was achieved, it may not be invidious to mention Mesdames Snow and Mr. John Head, who superintended tjio arrangements in connection with tho supj'er that was provided, Mr. C. Snow, who was M.C., and Miss Carroll, who provided tho dahcamusic.

.A Long Service Medal. At last night's meeting of the Now Zealand Wellington Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association, Mrs. Preston, lady superintendent of the Wellington South Nursing Division, received tno long service medal of the Order of St. John. This medal is awarded for twelvo years of efficient service in the brigade, and Mrs. Preston is so far tho first to receive it in New Zealand. A Private Dance. Yesterday evening a very successful dance, organised by a committee of young people as a vacation festivity, was hela in Miss IVnrburton's private hall on The Terrace. Those responsible for the arrangements comprised the Misses Eileen Adams, ICorona Lucena, Masters Lindsay Farnngtou and liollo Warburton, and their efforts to secure the enjoyment of all present' wcro thoroughly successful. The hall is so arranged that it newls very little decoration, but what there was, in the way of small flags and shades over the lights, added a charming touch of colour. Tho stage had been comfortably furnished for tho chaperons, and was arranged with liowls of spring: flowers and pot-plants. Supper was served in the supper-room downstairs, where tihe tables had been arranged with yellow narcissi and with green and lavender-coloured streamers falling from the overhead lights and fastened f;o the corners of the tables, tho arrangement of colours being very pretty. An awning had been erected form a. marquee or tent for sittingout, and, arranged wan comfortable seats, flowers, and shaded lights, it. made a most attractive place. The chaperons we're:—Mrs. Partington, Mrs, Warburton,' Mrs, A. L. Warburton, and Mrs. Adams. Among those who were present nt tho dance were:—Miss Warburton, the Misses Farrington, Ramsay, Edmondson, Skey, Thorpe (2), Galbraith, and others.

Protection of Women and Children, . A meeting of the Society for tho Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday in the society's rooms, Mr. A. R. Atkinson presiding. There were also present:—Mesdames J. Kirltcaldie,. G. Ponsonby, J. R. Glasson, and Glover. A great many case| which had been investigated rfere reported upon, including cases of maintenance, also cases where it wan desirable to remove children from hurtful guardianship.

A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs.. Chatfield in the loss of her father, unci the secretary, was directed to write to Mrs. Ghntfield expressing the sympathy of members. Apologies,i'or absoiice wcro received from', Lady Stout, Mrs. Even, Mrs. 11. A. Kirkcaldie, and Mrs. A. Hoby. . The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks:—Messrs. Stewart, Dawson, and Co., XI; Mrs, A. Elder, XI js.; Mr. 13. Tregear, XI Is.; Ill's. J. E. Palmor, 10s.; Messrs. Ellis and Mantoii, lfls.; Mr. and Mrs. AV. Ferguson, 10s.; Mrs. J. Blundcll, 55.; Mrs. Ritchie, 55.; Mrs. Gibb, 25,. Gd.; .Airs. Gow, 2s. Gd.; Mrs. A. li. Atkinson, 55.; Mrs, Ponsonby, ss.

Crippled Soldiers' Hostol, Tlio handsome., sum of X 5-15 15s. has been received by the Crippled Soldiers' Hostel Society frooi the .executors in tho estate of E. and E. Short. This represents the net stakes won by the racehorse Hastie, which was run in the interests of the hostel until won ia the raft'lo. The total amount ot' rattle and stakes was- X72SI 9s. Only jockeys' and nominaiition fees wcro charged against the winnings.

An unexpected but acceptable donation of'three guineas has been received by Mrs. Baden, hon. secretary for the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors'. Hostel, from tho Waitoiuo Patriotic Guild, Waitomo Caves, away up in the lung Country. It i,s most gratifying to the committee to find their efforts so widely appreciated.' Tho Herhampore branch of the W.N.R., under the presidency of Mrs. P. C. Watt, has done much for the Returned Soldiers' Hostel, and recently a further donation of X 23 IBs. 7d. has been received by the committee. The Danncvlrko branch ot the W.N.R. lias sent a 6ecoiul donation of X2G, making XoG. m all, to furnish two bedrooms in t'fie new Crippled Soldiers'-Hostel on the Terrace. Mrs. J3oden acknowledges X3O towards furnishing n j'oa.'u in the new Crippled Soldiers'' Hostel on the Terrace from Mrs. Moore, hon. secretary of the Johnso.'ivillo branch of '.lie W.N.R. The members wish to thank the "Charley's Aunt" Club and ~r. I'hipps. Williams, who assisted them to raise this amount. Y.W.C.A. Notes.

At the monthly board meeting of the Y.W.C.A. 81 new names were passed for election for membership. A welcome awaits alt women and giris who desire to attend the bright service to be held 'at tho Y.W.C.A., Bouleott Street, to-morrow at 4.15 p.m. The Rev. J. H. Sykes will deliver an address, after which there will be a tea and social hour. A first aid class, under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, will commence at the Y.W.C.A:, Bouleott Street, as coon as there is a sufficient enrolment. • Intending students should hand in their names at once to the Y.W.C.A. ofllee. Y.W.C.A. members and. their men friends are reminded of tho social which is to take place at the Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street, to-night. Miss Heywood will be in charge of the musical and games part of the programme. Many girls and young women to-day are realising the real need of regular Dhvsical exercise, as the occupations forced upon so many of them tend to delete any form of physical exercise from the daily programme. To supply this "eed the Y.W.C.A. has commenced n physical culture class for tho senior members, _ and this class meets on Monday evenings at $ o'clock. The class is open to all vouiiE women and girls,

A very interesting lecture on "The Throat" was delivered by Dr. Mackenzie on Thursday evening at the Y.W.C.A., in tho courso of which the attention of the audience ivns drawn to the fact that most diseases tend to get well without treatment. . At first, when a disease attacks the body, and gets established, it Joes so'because the body has not sufficient power of resistance to ward it off; as the diseas progresses defence develops in the body. Tho very genns causing the. disease produco a substance which stimulates the production in the body of substances which resist the advance of the disease. Tho doctor emphasised tho fact that to establish and maintain breathing through the nose in children is the most important thing lo keep them in robust health.