SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 84, 3 January 1920, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss A. Jf. Bttdd, M.A., for sevr.ral assistant of the M'aitalvi Uirls' School, been appointed principal of CJuuen Margaret College, AVclliiiyton. AI ins iiiulil is to tnko up her dulu« when tho colleso roopciis in February next. Mr. and Jfrs. Jack Sim, Otaki are spending n lew days with Mr. and Mrs. i'ruuk Hurley, lielburti. Tho Commanding Officer and tho matron of tlie Military Hospital, Trentiham, (hank uio following for work ami jm, during (he mouth of December:—Mrs. Burgess, for Women'ii Patriotic Society, ! Plymouth: Box ot clothing and j Christmas gifts for hospital patients. I VZ. Jicd Cross, Wellington Branch: Stinblinus and green window blinds for wards; weekly issue of gifts; clothiii?, cigarettes, and coinlorts and flowers: twico weekly gift of lettuce, fruit, tomatoes mid cake; Chriitnias gift parcel to each patient in hospital; eweoti, almonds, muscatels for nursing staff; Christmas dinner for patients j cake, fruit, flowers. Patients visiting: Mis. Moonhouso, Mrs Blunueil Mrs. lioso, Mrs! I'irth. .Mrs. Ha 1 Mrs. Tripp, Mrs. Jiyers, Misa ; iNatlmn. Eed Cro.'is chtbroom entertnin- ■ meiits (Miss M'onctton and Jliss Ewen): Afternoon teas .arid suppers; Christmas ! evening entertainment and supper; pre- | eents I'or Christmas tree; patients' picnic outings, and eyoning enteitainments salvation Army: Weekly visitors, Captain Burton and Salvation Armv sisters; i patienfe' outings and entertainments;' 'Stationery, literature, handkerchiefs and special gifts • Chrisinuis gifts to patients and nursing staff; fruit. Salvation Army Orphanage: Concert for ward patient*. l.iii.C.A.: Concerts and entertainments; .stationer}-; Mr. Goudio and party, ward .concerts on Christinas Dav; Christmas j gifts to patients. Citizen's Christmas I lMmd (Mrs. Luke and party): Christmas gtits tor each patient in hospital and for nursing staff; wards visited. St. John Ambulance: Cheque for ,£lO, for extra eoruioits. 51rs, Yallance and friends: Cheque for .£lO for extra comforts." Ht Andrew's Patriotic Guild: Cheque for for extra comforts. Mrs. Pomaro ■ Cigarettes and sweets for Maori patients. Lady' Stout, Wellington: Books and papers. Miss Joseph, 21 Hob?on >Street, Wellington: Christmas gifts for patients and cake for nursing staff. Private Llouglas: Cream. "N.Z. Times"Copies of, "Quick March," M,r. ColiioUramophono entertainment. Wellington llacing Club: Us'e of racecourse grounds Mr. AVaitgh' and Mrs. Henry: Mowers. Mrs. Ewcns, J[rs. Zohrab. and Mrs Adams: Afternoon tea and croquet for patients; flowers. Newtown Bowling Club: Miterlttimnonts at bowline ereen Gifts for iied Cross Club: Mrs. C Vaflance, box of books; JhTi. W. Dalziel box of books; .Miss V. Bell, billiard cue. Mrs. Beckett, Miss Bill, and friends, Marlon: Cakes. Girls' Red Cross Cl.ub. Bulls: 6 card tables, 1 pinjjpong table. Madame Goosens, who is to sing tho soprano music in "Tho Messiaii" vith tho Verbrugghen Orchestra, is tho wife of -At. Goosens, the Belgian baritone (fvlio is not unknown to lovers of the gramophone) and 'cellist ivho, it is understood, is also coming to Now Zealand with tho orchestra (due to arrive in Auckland by Hie Mfalicno to-morrow afternoon). Mr. <ind Mrs. Coom (Mnsterton) and their children aro staying at their cottago at Muritai. Mr. E. Page, S.M., and Mrs. Pago are spending tho holidays at Day's Bay. „,^. r ' n( ' TS - M. Turrell are visiting; Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Peareo and Miss Helen Pearce intend leaving in April oil a visit to England. Mr. and lira. IToldsivorlh and Miss Hoklsworth (flawke's Bav) leavo in April on a visit to England. Afiss TTolcLsivnrtli and Miss Irene Chambers (Uawke s Bay) are visiting Mt. C'oolc. Mrs. J. Campbell (Salamanca Bood) is staying over at Day's Bay. iMrs. Leahy (Napier) is staving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Havward Lower Hutt. " Mis. Snnders (Hawke's Bav) left bv tho Pateena yesterday for Nelson and tho West Coast. Mrs. Lionel Nelson and familv ha\-o returned to ICarori from a visi't to Paekakanki. . Mrs. Gilbertson (Hobson Crescent) is visiting her daughter in Hawka's Day. Mr. and Mrs. Mnrris (Waipnknrau), after spending some day# in Wellin»ton nave now gone on to Christchurch. Mrs. H. M. Gore has returned to town from Lowry Bay, where she had brpn eponclmg' tho Christmas lime. Mr. and Mrs. T. ,r. Waitere, of rauranga, are visiling Wellington. The engagement is announred of Mio ■ .Trss-.p Mavw tvay, third daughler of .Air and Mre. G. Lay. of Forest Gate. London to Mr. L. Faiiljairn, son of .Mr. mt; wiiilSu.n n^ ,flirbairn ' of w At the T.W.C.A., Horbert Street, oh hiimloy, nt 4 1;> p.m., <t service will be held, conducted entirely bv (he "iris returned from e.iinp. The speakers "will bei'Miss G. Rutherford. Miss Jr. Wilson and Miss M. All girls aro ■welcome, as it. ;s Girls' Department Dav They ore also invited to stav to tho tea following. "Camp-Echoes" will bo tho theme of bath music and speakers. The Y.W.C.A. ha? 711 st ended a most happy woek of camp-life at Hay ward's on a site lent by Mr. W. If. George and tho Y.M.C.A. Good weather and a piano added much to tho enjoyment of tho girls. Mrs. and Miss Johnston and Miss Cormack (Carterton) are visiting Wellington. A very enjoyable dance was given bv Mrs. ,T. M'lfao in the Municipal TTnll Masterton, 011 Wednesday night. The decorations were a feature of the occasion and were carried out very largelv witii I pink roses and foliage. Mrs. Tt. J,. T.pvin (TVildinrr) is the guest of Mrs. J, M'Riie. Masterton. The marriaw took place in the Bantist Church. Gonville. of Miss OsoiHn If'Don-. ell. eldest, daucrhter of Mr. and Mrs. M'Dowell, of Nelson, to Mr. W. Collision. onlv son of Mr. W. Hislnp, of Gonville. The Pnv. Stanley Jenkin, assisted by the T?ev. Greig, 8.A., performed tho ceremony. Prn'seworlhy initiative and self-reliance are being shown bv tho men who returned to Australia sightless from the war. They number all fold exactly 1(10, of whom are Victorians. The mainrity of them have been to Sir Arthur Pearson's hostel in London, and at this place. St. Dunstan's, they began to realise that blindness. I hough a handicap, need not debar them from living lianpy and. useful lives". Of the 31! Victorians who let 'heir sisr'iit durimr Ihe war service. 00 nm now back in their own State, and. will] one 'or two exceptions, are cnnns'cd in some wen nation. Tlie.v linvn fnnund :>n <>f l'">ir own. ea|l"<| |h» Virtornn Blind Soldiers' Assoeinlion. II was mainlv Hivnuuh H>n efforts of this organisation (says a Melbourne papT) H'at Hie men succeeded in inducing the Government to raise the pensions of blind sold'ers from Ms. to -CI a week. The blind. c-1 soldiers have now started a fund under lh"ir direct control for tho purpose, of belpimr any members who may require special financial a.i-'istnnee.

Weddings. '1 ho wedding took place at St. Martin's Church, Mungaweka, on December 23 (tho liev. C. .Jtooke, of Hunterville, officiating) of Miss Hu'by Beatrice Bailey, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bailey, of Mangaweka, to Mr. Edward Stanley Peryinan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jl. li. i'eryman, of Tai-'i'apu, Canterbury, 'the church was prettily decorated by friends of tho bride, and Miss Nellie Dawkins presided at tho organ. The bride, who was given away by Iter father, wore a pretty gown of cream sal in embroidered with pearls, ami a train of brocaded Kitin lined with pale pink. A beautifully worked lulle veil was fastened with a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried an ivory-bound prayer book, with tlrcamers. fc'lie was attended as bridesmaid by Sister Mathoson (of Wellington), who wore a pretty dress of pink georgette and a black velvet liat with mauve trimming, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of pink and mauvo sweet peas. Miss Valmai Davles 'of Wellington) was in attendance as train-beaier, and wore, a Dutch dres:? of lavender voile and a cream lace cap. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. L. A. Bailey (brother of the. bride) as best man. Tho bride's mother wore a dress of navy bluo Shantung, and black bat. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of tho bride's parents. Tho wedding breakfast was served in a large marquee 011 the lawn. The usual toasts were given with musical honours. Mr. and Mrs. Peryman left by motor for Marton oil route to New Plymouth, tho bride wearing a ccstmne of brown gabardine with hat to match. Tho marringo of Miss Gladys Hardy, oldest daughter of the late .Mr. John Hardy ,<jnd Mrs. Lloyd, Wellington, to Mr. Neil Boyd, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, Wellington, was solemnised at St. Joseph's Church, Buckle Street, by liov. Father Hurley. The bride, who was given away by her tlepfatlicr, wore a frock of ivory crepe do chine, trimmed with silver beading and silk fringe. She woro her veil arranged in mop cap fashion, and a wreath of orango blossom, while her shower bouquet had white roses, sweet pca.s, and maidenhair torn. The bridesmaids, Miss May [lardy and Miss MaryJ3oyd, woro white crepe de chino and 'black picture hats. Miss Lily Ifirkns was in blue crepe de chine, trimmed with black velvet, and a black picture hat. _ Each carried a shower boiKiuet flf pink rosea, sweet ptn?, hnd maidenhair fern. Little Olgo Falouros wore whito embroidery and ,1 Leghorn hat, and carried a basket of sweet peas. The best man was Mr. Reginald Day, and Mr. Donald Boyd was (groomsman. Tho breakfast was served at tho residenco of the bride's mother, and many friends were entertained in the evening. A pretty wedding was celebrated on Sunday afternoon, November 3D, nt St. Joseph Church, Albany, W.A., between Mr. W. I{, Setter (late lieutenant N'.tf. liillo Brigade), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Setter, of Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, and Miss Kittio Phil, lip.;, elder daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. J. Phillips, of Middleton Koad, Albany. Tho Kev. Father Gilroy officialctl, and tho church was beautifully decorated by tho bride's girl friends. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, woro a , dainty gown of whito crepe do chino with iiinon overdress embroidered will.', pearls. A beautiful tulle veil was fastened with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of magnificent white roses. Mis; Annie Phillips (sister) and Miss Dorothy Brist were bridesmaids. They woro champagne crepe do chino frocks, trimmed with pale pink nul pearls, and hats en suite. Mr. Charles Phillips, brother of the bride, acted as best man, On leaving the church the bridal pair was presented with a horseshoe of roses by little Mollie Stephens. After the ceremony a large number of friends were received at tho residence of the bride's parents, where the customary toasts.we.'e honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Setter left by the express for Perth, and thence by boat wir War.ganui, Now Zealand, where the future home will be. The bride's going-away dress was of nigger brown glace silk, relieved with shell pink, with shoes ai.d hat to match. ( A Diamond Wedding. . Mr. and Mrs. C. Laver, of Nugent Street, Khybei- Pass, celebrated ,tlie sixtieth anniversary of tlioir wedding on Monday. The marriage lock plac'o oti December 29, 1859, at St. Andrew's Church, Great Zeldham, Essex. Two years later Mr. and Mrs. Laver left for Auckland, arriving by the ship Koimih^. in 1802. 'Mr. Laver, who was a buildci and contractor, took u keen interest in local affairs. He was fornu-rly i'i member of Ihe Cilv Council, and sat on the Grafton School Cominitteo for 32 years. The celebration of the dismond wedd ng was attended 'by the surviving sons and (laughters of a family of 12, by numerous grand and groat-grandchildren, and by innny friendm. Numerous telegrams and other congratulatory messages were received. Mrs. Laver is till years old and her husband 82. The Lyall Bay Carnival. It is no wonder that people crowded out from the city to Lyall Bay yesterday. . Quite apart from Ihe carnival and its attractions the day was delightful from the point of view of weather, and. merely to look at the beautiful colouring of hills, sky and water, to sit. in tho sun and to watch the crowd, was immensely satisfying. The beach was a most animated sight, crowds of people digging furiously for hidden treasure (about which all sorts of exciting rumours were circulated), others amusing themselves with side-shows, and others again seeking their amusement in ways not mentioned on the placards. Stalls had been erected 011 the sands, and ti oso in charge plied a busy trade, among tho stall-holders being members of the Island Bay Life-saving Club, their readiness to help a brother organisation being very commendable. The St. John Ambulance Association, always ready to give its services should they bo needed, occupied quarters in one of tho sheds, and their readiness to bo on tho spot in case of need was greatly appreciated. Many of the houses at Lyall Bay showed sympathy with tho carnival spirit by being decked with flags, and all aloiig the parade still moro flags waved gaily in the breeze. Altogether Lyall Bay was very much en fete and determined lo do tho thing' with proper spirit. Lecturing to a crowded audience in Auckland the other evening upon social problems, Mr. .Tinorajadasa, of Madras (India) said that the conception of tho criminal was, in Ins opinion, one of the greatest problems fundamentally wrong 111 our civilisation, lawbreakers were punished, no! I hat any reasonable person believed that prison conditions would improve him, but rather as a warning lo "everyone else. The principal altitude of the future judge would be to ascertain why a crime was committed. Advanced medical science hnd ' discovered that a man was a lawbreaker because ho was not in physical health, but bo was afraid it would be generations before that fact was applied lo legislation. In conclusion, Mr. Jmorajadasa declared iiie greatest problem of all was Hint of education. It: had still to be realised that the child going to school was not a characterless person. The fnturo uf the nation was not in the hands of the Prime Minister, bur, in tho primary teacher.

Women in "Men's Jobs." Tlio Women's Industrial League, in a protest against a demand for tho ilismissal of women from tho British Wood; ami Forestry Department, refer to complaints made as to the retention of women in "men's jobs," and point out Hint the work at llio Woods ajid Forests Department lias been described by a writer who demands the dismissal of the women as "light and well paid.'' "Tlio utter selfislmoss of this appeal stands revealed," it is added, "and it is tor women (o liialco iv firm stnnd by oiganising tjimselves against ilieso artificial barriers, which would exclude thorn from , all belter-paid work,, and llirust them back into the sweated trades."— "Daily News." Club for Servants. An interesting experiment with a, view to popularising domestic t?rvieo and afforJling degree of social lifo for the girls iii their leisure hours is being tried at Edinburgh, states tho "Daily \;ws." A club for domestics lias been ope;i;'d in a central part of the city, thanks to tho united efforts cf the Scottish Domestic Servants' Association and tho Servant's' Benevolent Association, tho tatter body having financed ;ha movement and borne the cost of furnishing. Meiubras have enrolled in a very encouraging fashion and i.Vi girls have already joined. Time was wlien domestic servants were allowed little time for social activities, but recently concessions as regards lice time have been secured from most employers and a period of two hours each day has been pretty generally adopted as a minimum. The club-rooms nio tl arm - ingly arranged and tho placo provides a delightful rendezvous, especially for girls •who come from the country and have 110 friends in the city. Tea, music, and dancing are among the attractions. A monthly dance is spoken of, and many other developments are cxpeeteil, which are sure to render the club increasingly popular.