SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
The wedding look placo in Chrislehuvch thi.s week of Miss Ivy Claim 'IJimoud, eldest daughter of Mr. li S. Dinioml, of Sunnier. lo Mr. John H. U. Norrie, Customs .Department, Napier, elder sou of Mr. W. Norrie, of St. Albans. A presentation of a silver enireo dish was niado tu Sister Nowiun, who has been on duly at Trentham Military Hospital, and who is leaving lo bo married. Tho deputy-matron of the hospital, .Sister Wright, made the presentation, which was from tho night sisters, and look placo at their quarters, which had been tastefully decorated with flowers. Miss Nancye Stewart (daughter of Miss Nellie Stewart), who left Australia for tho United States last year, has secured an engagement with tlic Jewell Mayers, a company which presents Shakespearean and repertoire plays. Miss Stewart's first vole with the company was lo bo that of Eliza Doolittle, in Mr. Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," which part was played iu London by Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Mr. Conway Wingfieid, who was leading wan with Miss Maud Hilyard, and appeared in a number of melodramas under the Clarke and Mcynell management, is also a member of the Jewctt Players. Mr, Harry 11. Jewett, the head of the combination, and a. prominent Shakespearean actor in the United States, was educated in Dunedin. Hiss C. Neil, whose appointment aa matron of the Ashburlon County Hospital lias been confirmed by the board, received her training at Mastertun Hospital. . In 1015 tho was sisier-in-i.harge of tho medical and surgical wards in that institution. She then visited Canada and tho United .Stales, where she went through several of _ the - largo ha.->r.i':als. On her return to New Zealand she was appointed sister-in-chargo of the women's and children's medical wards at Timaru. After leaving there Miss Neil again went to tho Maslerton Hospital as sis'.er. The munificent gift, of .£15,000 lias been made to tho University of Adtlaido by the family of the late. Mr. John Darling. The gift is earmarked for the cro:tion of new-buildings for tho Medical School. A pleasant little Afternoon . tea was given to Miss K. Montague, assistant clerk, Telegraph Office, Wellington, on Wednesday afternoon, by the staff of tho superintendent's branch prior to her transfer to the office of tho Chief Postmaster, Auckland. Alter tea had hecn dispensed by tho ladies, Mr. Talbot, superintendent asked Miss Montague to accept a small token of their esteem, and in a few words expressed his high opinion of the manner in which she had performed her duties during tho two years she had bceu stationed in his office. On behalf of tho stall and himself ho regretted her transfer, and hoped that her future in the northern city would be one of usefulness and happiness. Miss Montague thanked them all for their kindness and for tho handsome present. She will leavo for Auckland by the express to-day. Miss Maud Beatty announces her dofinito retirement from tho sta.se. She is to ba married again, and will Give in one of the South American republics. Miss Beatty married her first husband (Mr. Milden) in St. Peter's, 'Wellington, when slio was a inombe-r of the Pollard Opera Company. Subsequently she went to Australia and South Africa with tho Pollard Company, usually paying tho "heroic" mannish parts such as Paul Jones in the opera of that name. Then she wont to America, and was there for some years, returning- a liltle over a year ago under engagement to J. C. Williamson, Ltd., in succession to Miss Connie Ediss. The social gathering organised to welcome the liev. G. C. Blathwayt, the new vicar, and Mrs. Blathwayt to St. Hilda's Parish, Island Bay, and held on Wednesday evening, proved n very pleasant and successful gathering. The hall was filled with a representative gathering of parishioners. Speeches were made by the Bishop of Wellington. Mr. Barnes (churchwarden), and Mr. Proelor, the veteran law-reader, and were replied to W Mr. Blathwayt. The stage had Jwen charmingly decoratcd for the occasion. An excellent musical programme was given by the Misses Bland. Mueller, and Willoughb.y, Mr. Allan (organist), and the church choir, Supper was provided bv the ladies, and among the clergy present were the Ven. Archdeacon Johnson (St.-Paul's), the Hev. A. T. B. Page (SI. Mark's), the ftev. W. Pancourt (St. Thomas's), and'the Rev. Mr. Stent (Eastbourne). Upper Hutt Bazaar. At the lndependant Hall, Upper Hult, yesterday afternoon, tho Church of England bazaar, in aid of the local church funds, was opened by Miss Duncan, who was presented with a bouquet by- Ser-geant-Major Nichoil's littlo daughter. There were numerous stalls, including several for the exhibition and sale of goods mado by wounded soldiers. A feature of tho bazaar was tho fine museum of war trophies, tiro majority of theso trophies having been kindly lent through Colonel Powlc-s. They were in charge of several soldiers from Trentlmm. There was ian exceptionally large number of people preseut both in tho afternoon and in the evening. Competitions were held when the bazaar opened at 7 o'clock last night. To-day and this evening tho bazaar will bo continued. A Residential Nursery. The Women's National leservo is oetal/ishing a residential nursery in Owen Street, Wellington South, the object being to can; ior and take charge of children whose mothers are in hospital, or ill. There is nothing of tho nature of charity about the movement, as tho children will be paid for. It is hoped that this nursery will appeal to the public generiiKy, and donations are requested. Anyone contributing i.'i asked to be good enough to send donations to Mrs. James l-'iiidlay, treasurer, 33 Hobson Street. Thero is no doubt about tho great need for somctlnu' of this kind owing to tho great dearth of domestic help. Tho recovery from illness of ma.ny mothers is retarded through their anxiety as to ho;v their children are faring, and tho children themselves sometimes mi O'er sevorely through want of proper wire. „\n Px . perienced matron.has been appointed, alio a sub-matron. Plunket Society's Work. The monthly meeting of the Societv for the Health of Women and Children was held in tho Mayor's Eooni, Petono, on Tuesday. There were present: Mesdanii's M'Cuw (in (ho chair), Medingficld. 'Mitchell, Blair, Holmes, Meek, M'iveirae, lluthnanee. Burd, Cameron, 1). Cameron' Lewthwaite, Miss linker, and the secretary. Tho returns for the Hutt and I'ctone Baby Week showed that tho total amount reali-ed was X 122 9s. 9d„ a very satisfnctoi-y result. The committee thank's those who helpsd with the Wc-il'ngimi stall, and all who in any way assisted to muke the campaign such a success. The nuwr/s report was aa follows---Number of visits paid lo homes, i.'ii); number of new cases, 15; expectant mothers, -1-; mothers shown how to prepare luimauised milk, 11; adults visiting rooms, 177; infants visiting rooms IK)' cases under supervision, 1(11, ' ! Concert at Trontham. Under the auspices of the Y'.M.C.A. Mr. Hamilton Hodges and party gave a very enjoyable concert on Wednesday evening in Trentham Camp to the 1 ospilal staff, patients, and soldiers. Mr. Hodges delighted his audience by his artistic singing of ''Come lo the Pair," "Were I 1 lie Streamlet," and "The Dear Homeland.' 11l each case !u> had to respond to doable and triple encores. The Misses Barry and I-'ernandos and Air. 11. Moutes also met with the warmest reception from the "Diggers." It vas fi musical lre.il ihal means a great deal to men that have been in hospital for many weary weeks and in some cases J'card.
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