SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 42, 13 November 1926, Page 19

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Eva Oliver, Auckland, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. Russell, Anrora Terrace.

Mrs. Robert Wellwood, Napier, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Betts, in Masterton.

Miss Biss is the guest of Mrs. Herbert Lawrence, Feudalton, Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lawry, Christchurch, are spending a short- holiday in Wellington.

Carnivjil nights at St. Francis Hall, Hill ‘Street, have, been accorded no small measure of popularity. The final carnival night of the season will be held on Monday, when it is hoped to eclipse all previous records. There will be novelties of all descriptions. A cabaret supper will be provided.

Monday night will see the opening of a special week at the Adelphi Cabaret, when the programme submitted will, it is believed, be a real cabaret entertainment, such as that provided in large cities all over the world. Nothing of this kind has previously been attempted in Wellington. There will be performances by Mr. Sam Stern and exhibition dances, Eastern ballets, etc., arranged by Miss Margaret O’Cqnnor. Oriental decorations and unique lighting effects will add to the attractiveness of the scene.

The annual inspection of the Wellington South Nursing Division St. John Ambulance was held on Tuesday in the Masonic Hall, Donald McLean Street, Mrs. Preston presiding. Major Vine, assistant-commissioner, and Dr. Platts-Mills, lady district superintendent, conducted the inspection. Dr. Luke was introduced to members on his appointment as divisional surgeon. Mr. E. Vine, Dr. Platts-Mills, Mr. Richardson, corps superintendent, congratulated members on their success at the recent competitions. A motion of sympathy with the Wanganui Corps on the death of their lady corps superintendent, Mrs. Tawse, was passed. The annual meeting to close the year will be held on November 23.

Mr. Thompson, the master in charge of the Native school in Suva, would be very glad of used magazines, periodicals, etc., with the idea of not only interesting the pupils but of helping them with their study- of English. Mrs. C. W. Earle, 20 Upland Road, will make herself responsible for packing and forwarding of any such that may be sent to her house'or left addressed to her at the office of The Dominion.

Mrs. Smith, 88 Willis Street, has many, suggestions for children’s outfitting. Very dainty frocKS and matinee coats are in embroidered silk. —Advt.

It is not necessary to discard that Fur Coat or Fur because it shows signs of wear. Bring it to Kirkcaldie and Stains for renovation, where it will be handled by experts.—Advt.

“Home Sweet Home” is made clean and bright by using" C.O. Waxshine, the great linoleum polish. It’s mother’s favourite. Procurable from all grocers —Advt.

Weddings to be artistic must have bouquets to harmonise with frocks Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street. De hveries anvwhere in Domm’nn —Advt

Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Y. Seddon have gone to Grcymoutli.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Wilton, well known residents of Masterton, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, having been married at the, residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthews, Masterton, on November 9, IS7G, the Rev. J. McKeen being the officiating clergyman. '1 lie members of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton’s family assembled at the residence of Mrs. R. Harris, Opaki Road, to celebrate tlie anniversary. A feature of the gathering was the presence qf the lady and gentleman who attended the wedding as bridesmaid and best man, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Wilton were recipients of many congratulations anad good wishes for their future welfare.

Latest donations to the Plunket-Kari-tane Appeal are: Staff Residential Nursery, per Miss McKibbin (second donation) , £1; Thorndon Ladies’ Croquet C'lub, £25; George Shirtclifle (second donation), £200; R. B. Smith (second donation), £5 The total to date is £13,W3 19s. Bd.

Miss Salmond, the newly-appointed principal of the Craighead Diocesan School, Timaru, is expected from England about January 22 by the R M.S. Remuera. Mrs. - Wilfred White will fill the position as first mistress, and Miss Kimbel has been re-engaged as instructress of phvsigal culture

Alexandra Home. At the monthly meeting of the Alexandra Home committee there were present: Mesdames Corkill (in the chair), Tripe, McVicar, Hempton, Gill, Hardwick Smith, Kemp, Underwood, Cox, Phillip Turner, and Misses Fraser and Low. The matron reported that there were 28 adults and 16 infants in the home, and that there had been 21 confinements, and six district cases had been attended. The committee acknowledged, with thanks, the following donations : —Staff Education Department, £3 14s 6d.; staff Colonial Motors, £3 13s. 6d. ; staff Lands and Survey'Department, £3 6s. lid.; staff Public Trust, £2 17s. lid.; staff Carrara Ceiling Company, £2 155.; staff Census Department, £2 10s.; Mrs. Alan Latter, £2 25.; staff Sargood, Son, and Ewen, £2; staff Land and Income Department, £1 155.; staff Justice Department £1 12s 6d.; staff “New Zealand Truth,” £1 125.; staff D.1.C., £1 10s.; staff Audit Department, £1 10s.; staff Marine Department, £1 10s.; staff Post and Telegraph Department workshops, £1 95.; staff Public Works, £1 Bs. 9d.; staff Government Life, £1 Bs. 6d.; staff Post and Telegraph Department stores, £t 75.; staff G. Reid and Company, £1 6s. 6d.; staff Wellington Woollen Companv, £1 55.; staff Kempthorne, £1 4s.;’ staff Kearney and Company, £1 35.; staff Railway 'Workshops Kaiwarra, £1 2s. Gd.; staff Dental and Medical Supplv, £1 25.; staff Sharlands, Ltd.. £1 Is. 6d.; staff Internal Affairs. £1 Is. 6d.; staff Union Clothing, £1 Is.; staff J. Staples, Ltd., £1 Is.; staff Makower and Mcßeath, £1 Is.; staff Mrs. J. S. Holmes, £1 Is.; Barber and Company, Ltd., £1 Is.; staff Richardson and McCabe, £1 Is.; staff Redpatli and Sons, £1 Is.; staff E. Evans and Company, £1 Is.; Dental and Medical Supplv, £1 Is.; Mrs. E. M. Meyers, £1 Is.; staff Treasury Department, £1 os. 6d.; staff Thomas Brown, Ltd., £1; staff Laukshears, £1; staff Agricultural Department, £1; staff State Fire Department, £1; staff Customs, £1; staff Lever Bros., £1; staff Prison Department, £1; Mrs. W. R. Kirker, £1; staff Teagle Smith and Sons, £1; staff Inglis Bros., 17s. 6d.; staff Friendlv Societv Department, 16s. Gd.; staff R. J. Monnie and Company, 165.; staff Laerv and Company, 155.; staff Railwav Department, 145.; staff Telephone Exchange, 135.; staff Native Trust, 12s. 6d.; staff B. L. Hart, Ltd., 12s. 3d.; staff Herb. Price. Ltd., Ils. 6d.; staff Mines Department, 10s 6d.; staff J. Mvers and Company, 10s. 6d.; staff Robert Brvce, Ltd., 10s. 6d.; staff Paykle Bios., 10s.; staff Industries and Commerce, 10s ; staff Voice of Centuries, 10s ; staff Central Agency, 10s.; staff G. Ardrev and Company, 10s.; staff Fur Trading Company (N.Z.), 10s.; staff E. Rabbridge, Ltd., 10s,; staff Arthur D Rilev and Company, 10s.; staff Savings Bank Department, 10s.; Plumbers,' Ltd., 10s.;.l staff Weights and Measures Department, Bs. 6d.; staff Standard Insurance Comt panv, Bs. 6d ; staff Crown Law Department, Bs. Id.; staff Labour Department, Bs. ; staff Abbott. Oram and Company, 8s ; staff B Smith and Company, Bs.; staff Valuation Department, 7s. (id. ; staff Bates and Livingstone, 7s. 6d.; staff Burch and Company, 75.; staff George A. Bond and Company, 75.; staff Native Department, 6s. Gd.; staff Electrical Department, 6s. 6d.; staff Barber .and Company,. 6s. 6d.; staff Co-operative Bakers' Union, 6s. Gd.;