SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 41, 12 November 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

/•.■M r ? , /?M rlcer ' Inatron of tho N dson Girls College, has been appointed matron of tho Wellington Diocesan Boys' School. Day's Day.

Mrs. Uosking is visiting Waitaki and Dunediii.

Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nathan returned to Wciimston by tho Wcstralia this week, and are staying with Mrs. Arudt Oriental Bay. '

Mrs. J. R. Gibbons, with her children is leaving by the Biverina on Friday for lasmania. wjiere tho summer months will bo spent.

Mr. and Mrs. Selby-Wood anrt Miss Joanmo Hartley left for Sydney by the Moeraki yesterday.

At tho meeting which Miss Louise Mack addressed in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Monday night sho strongly advised parents who were present to see that their children learnt modern languages, the moro' tho better. Hadit not been for tho ignorance of tho British in this respect they would havo known much sooner than they did what was coming, and might possibly havo prevented tho war. Still more was it essential that tho German language should bo taught, so that if troublo wcro threatening us once more wo would not bo in ignoranco of it because of our want of knowledge of tho language.

Miss A. M, Marsh, of Strafford, has been appointed reliexin? sister to tho Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, and takes up her duties early next month.

Mrs, Cotter, GTcytown, is visiting Wellington.

Tho death took placo in Christchurch last week of Mrs. Charles Cook, a very well known resident of that city, and one who had made for herself a largo circle of friends. When a small child Mrs. Cook came out to Now Zealand with her parents, from Manchester, England, first living in Auckland, but later coming to Lyttelton, where her fathor, Mr. Frederick Crowley, was for many years manager of tho. Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. In 187 C sho married the lato Mr. Charles Cook, who predeceased her several months ago. Mr. Cook was headmaster of tho Melvillo House School until ho opened tho Warwick House School, of which he was principal until about ten years ago. Mrs. Cook leaves three daughters, Mrs. Moves (New Plymouth), Mts. Arthur Sandston and Miss Cook (Christchurch), and two eons, Mr. Douglas Cook (Wellington) and Mr. Arthur Cook, of Christchurch.

Tho wedding took place in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Lyttoltou, last' week of Miss Jessio Madeline Stenson, youngest daughter of tho lato Mv. C. V. Stenson and Mrs. Stenson,' to Mr. W. Harvey, of tho steamer Canopus.

Mrs. C. Brown is leaving for America to-dav bv (.lie Tofua to join her brother, Lioutenant Edgar Garland, K.A.F.

Sale of Work at Eastbourne. A very successful sale of work was hold in the Eastbourne Hall, Eastbourne, ou Saturday afternoon. It was promoted by tho Ladies' Guild of the church, and was opened by Mrs. Sprott. Good business was <lono at all the stalls during tho afternoon and evening, anil tho net result was very satisfactory. A Parochial District Trust Hoard has recently been set up to manage the wholo of the church properties in tho district, and the board has just purchased some sections of land with a dwelling thereon for tho purposes of a vicarage. Tho funds from the sale of work will be handed to tho board towards payment of this property, and for tho erection of a parish hall. 'Die various stallholders were:—Guild Stall: Mesdames Cook, Fibsimmoiis, and Pilcher; swecls: Mesdames Mather, Morrah, and Richards; produce: Mesdames Avery, licid, and Vickers; Girls' Qui): Mrs. Stcni\ Misses Avery and Pilcher; (lowers: Misses Ballinger, Ghittcy, and Vickers; Junior Girls' Club: Misses Neilson, E. Wise, C. Pilcher, L. Dodd, D. Braund, and D. Dabinet; afternoon tea: Mesdames "Wills, Child, Neilson, H. L. Wright, and Abraham; fish pond: Mr. and Mrs. S. 1,. Partridge.' Orchestral selections were rendered during tho ovoning by members of tho Eastbourne Social Club Orchestra, under Mr. 11. L. Probert.

Frotks on Cup Day, Writing of tho frocks which were seen at Cup Day in Chnstchureli, a writor in the "Press" states that Uiu brilliant weather of Saturday (Cup Day) gavo women tho opportunity—one might say the first of lliu season—of airing their now summer clothes, and that that occasion was taken by tho hand was clearly evidenced in tho largo and fashionably attired assemblage gathered at Bic.ca.rton._ Marvels of baste and workmanship wero some of : theso gowns—sumptuous models from famous ateliers, and valuable- object lessons as well, enabling women to form a fairly accurate idea of tho styles that will prevail during tho summer mouths. Abundant Qvidonco was forthcoming, as. tho eye travelled over.the donseiy-pneked grandstand and lawn, that there is to bo a great variety in headgear this season, and that the variety in stylo wilt not nlono ho cosmopolitan, hut reprosenfcitive of very many epochs of fashion. The most striking feature of the summer millinery is the.ostrich feather, either fashioned into softly-curled ruches, which encircle the edge of tho chapeau br'm, or is curled about the crown, or is "glycerined" until a spiky fringe results, having littJe resemblance' to tho original but which has nn undeniably smart effect either wreathed about the crown or laid flatly on tho brim. Notwithstanding that,the fashionable classical silhouette,, narrowing ai- the skirt hom, imparted a degreo of sameness to the gowns, variety wes lent by clever individual touches. The popularity of fringe was c'.early demonstrated, and many of tho smartest' frocks were adorned with fringo of varying degrees of length, m some cases the fringo bo jig narrow, while in others, it was so long an to reach from the waist to tho heln of tho' gown. Ostrich feather edging was aiso used as trimming on sonio of the most distinctive frocks. ' What was undoubtedly a fcatnro of tho dressing was the presence ill largo numbers of'the'lone, cloak.-which has been promised so wide a vogue in tho coming season. As worn at Piiccnrfon, it was a decidedly adjunct to ninny tostumts. In some instances the' cloak ivas worn in Cavalier style, in others it was draped almost in what might l>o termed _ highwayman fashion, while in others it was draped on o'assreal lines, \u the nature of a toga. T'hp revival of the parasol ga.vo several women opportunity for carrying beautiful sunshades, and when those, were opened on the lawn they rivalled in brillifinev tjh« (lowers in the gay flowerborders. Several of these parasols v;ere of Futurist-pa ttornod silk, while in sliape ono or two resembled pagodas.

Children and the Kinema. Thero is much to be said in favour ot the idea that tho l;incina could be used as one method of introducing children to tho best fiort of fiction and poetry (states tho "Manchester Guardian"). It is a veil-known fact anions psychologists that with young peoplo tho best way to stimulate "interest is by means of a visual presentation of tho subject for study. The work would need, of course, to be llono through close co-operation between the educational and library authorities, lint .1 difficulty arises as to iho supply of films. Thero is at present no great number of kinema producers in the country that have given much evidence of an ability to sot a great novel in a way calculated to focus the book's essential significance simply and graphically. Tho thing can be done, though, and <i demand would sooner or later create the supply. This means, of course, that educational and library authorities all over tho country would need to organise films for children on a large ccale".' It moans, in fact, that a new typo of kinema art would have to como into being. Tho scheme, to he well done, implies a considerable undertaking. Its benefits, however, might well be of a value beyond that anticipated. The kinema is tho child's favourite entertainment, for the simple reason that every child is susceptiblo to a picture. Yet at the present timo tho kinema is for the most part a highly sophisticated affair designed exclusively for grown-ups. Tho result is that too many children to-day are getting a little old-fashioned, to say tho least, for their years. It is indeed unpleasant to contemplate how many mere bovs and girls in one night witness a kinema play which has for its theme social intriguo of a pretty dubious order. It is now too late, though, for any attempt to wean children from the kinema, and it is hopeless to expect that producers generally will consider the mind of tho child until they are paid to do so. The child would £ret its introduction to good books, and we should in addition have tho ground-base, of a kinema for the children to claim as their own. Wellington Students' Hostel, At a meeting of tho Wellington Students' Hostel .Society, held in St. John's Biblo (Jews room vesterday, tho council of tho society presented itsreport of tho year's work in connection with tho hostel. There were present at the meeting tho 'Kov. Archdeacon Watgpn, (in tho chair), JLrs. Gill (president ot the council), Mrs. Elliott (lion, secretary), Mrs. Martin, Miss Holmes, Mrs. Gibb, Miss Baber, Mrs. Ifansell, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Mr. W. Allan, tho Hon. J. G. W, Aitkcn, and tho ltev. J. Bhircr. Apologies wore received from Mrs. Shirer and Mrs. Rawnsley. Tho report showed a most successful', year, financially and otherwise.'Much regret was expressed over tho fact that so many applications for admission into tho hostel had had to bo refused owing to lack of accommodation. At the present timo 42 students were in residence, the maximum number for whom accommodation could be found. Reference to the success achieved by somo of tho students in degree, examinations was made in tho course of tho report, and much satisfaction therewith expressed. Of these students, Miss Dunn had taken her M.A. degree, as well as winning tho Jacob. Joseph scholarship; Miss W. E. Knight also had. taken her M.A. degree; Miss Armstrong, Miss E. Bingham, Miss A. Cocker, Miss E. V. Espiner, and Miss L. I'nlkinor the.ir B.A. degrees. It was with great regret that tho council had received tho resignation of the lady principal, Miss Connell, who was shortly .leaving for England. Miss Connoil, the. report stated, had been a most able administrator, and under her care nnd supervision the affairs of the hostel hud proceeded very smoothly. As soon as Miss Council's resignation had been received, the council had cab'.ed to a former lady princinnl of tlif hostel. Miss Wood, who had left for England over three years ago. offering the appointment, and a reply'in the affirmative had benn vpooiveit. The report was eons-'dered very satipfaolnrv by'the mooting, and vsvrions congratulatory speeches were made.

Anniversary Services at Lower h'utt The Lower H'utt Trinity Congregational Sunday School celebrated its anniversary bv observing special services on Sundav and Monday.' All gatherings were especially well attended. Tho Jiev. A. E. Hunt conducted the Sunday morning service,'and (javo an interesting addross to the scholars. Mr. A...7ohnston snnke to tho young people in the nftornoon. and' his talk on "Bnnners" was much'appreciated. Tho Piev. W. E. A. Vickorv h.id charge of tho evening services, and he' spoko more especially to tho borenls and teachers, his subject being "The Dawn of Life." On Monday evening tho services were concluded bv the holding of a public tea and the annual meeting. The pastor presided' over the. meeting, and expressed his pleasure at seeing so large, a number present. The report presented by the fiecrctarv showed that good progress had been made during the year, the average attendance at the present time far exooedim* the number on tho roll at the beginning of Hie year. The membership of the ehurch was IIM, with an average attendance of lOfi. In threo years, the report continued, tho membership had crown from 52 to 161. A library, consisting of two hundred volumes of books, had been added, and various new methods adopted to the advantage of the young p:}o|ilo. Tho Boys' Club and the Girls' Guild, had also had a very successful vear. Tho treasurer's report was also of a satisfactory nature, it showing a credit balance of .£7. Tho singing bv the scholars and choir, under the direction of Mr. H. Leggctt, was a feature of the services. Mr. Jenness prosided at the organ. Some sixty prizes for-cooQ' attendance were presented _ during tho evening by Mrs. A. M. Lewis, of Wellington.

St. John Ambulance. Brigade. The Wellington Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas paraded for monthly practice on .Monday night, when there was a fair muster present. Act-ing-Corps Superintendent J. P Hislop was in charge of the parade, and Mr. 11. H. Seed, assistant-commissioner in charge of Wellington district,, was also present. The work of the evening was "Haemorrhage, aim' tho Application of the Touniiuuet." Some very useful work wa« performed, members getting praclico in arresting bleeding in cases of accident. At tho close of work, Air. Seed announced that ho had received n vote of thanks on vellum from the chancery of the Order of St. John of* Jerusalem, which had been awarded to the city of Wellington, in recognition of the verv valuable, and highly-anpreci-aten work done on behalf of tho sick aim wounded in the war through tho St. John warehouse. Tho vot« of thanks was as follows:—The Grand Priory of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. Extract, from tho minutes of a meeting of tho Chanter-General held on February 21,. 1011 at St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London. "Resolved: "That the special thanks of His Royal Highness the Grand Prior and the Chapter-General be hereby convoyed to Harry Hadlow Seed and other war workers of the city of Wellington, New Zealand, for distinguished services tendered in furtherance of the work of tho Order in connection with assisting the sick and wounded, 19Hlilli). Dated this twenty-first day of February, M9."—(Signed) Arthur, Grand Prior. J. P. Hewett, Chancellor, Evelyn Cecil. Secretary-General.. •

Mrs. Luko will meet all ladies desirous of supporting Air. Luke's candidature for the Wellington North sea to-morrow at 3 p.m in No. 1 Committee. Komn, Town Hall.