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SOCIAL NOTES.
By "Adrienne".
The annual social in connection with
the Skipper Bailey Motor Company, was
held on Saturday night, August 4, in the
King's Hall, Subiaco. The "Chevrolet"
orchestra, a band of musicians from the
firm's employees, contributed greatly to
the evening's enjoyment. Messrs. Dim
luitt, Mailer, Dunn, Taylor, and Poole
were encored for their respective items.
Mr. Halvorson was in charge of the
dancing. Goodwill prevailed, as the var-
ious speeches testified, and Mr. P. B.
Bailey, in responding on behalf of the
firm, stressed lie good comradeship ex-
isting throughout the establishment. He
apologised for the absence through illness
of one of the principals, Mr. Oudirpp..
The supper and decorations bore witness
to the help given by the ladies.
The Sisters at Parkerville remind their
many friends that their Cinderella enter-
tainment will take place on August 31,
in the Town Hall. They ask as many as
possible to keep that evening free and to
come and see the children.
The children's party arranged in con-
nection with the Kindergarten Union Ap-
peal, which took place by kind permis-
sion of his Excellency the Governor in
the ballroom at Government House on
Saturday evening, was a beautiful sight.
The big, white ballroom might have been
for the time a fairy palace filled with
devices dear to the heart of childhood.
A big snow man, under the galleries, a
colossal Bran Pie, not far distant, a tent
of national flags opposite, a Punch and
Judy show, a fascinating ring game
across the room, two of the students
dressed as Chinamen under Chinese um-
brellas, selling gay balloons, Stoddart's
orchestra playing the brightest of music,
all contributed t oweave the spell of en-
chantment over childish hearts as they
arrived in all the glamour of some four
hundred fairy dresses. "Follow the
leader" with the ringing of bells and
over all kinds of obstacles, joyously took
the place of the grand march. A little
grannie of not two summers was the
cynosure of all eyes as she walked se-
dately up the entire length of the ball-
room. A tiny Dutch maiden from the
land of long ago, met an Early Victoria
lady of five summers, going for a walk,
while two beautiful Greeks from their
land of romance, with white draperies
and gold circelets round their chubby
foreheads, met Counts and Countesses
from Fairy Courts. The crocodile as
it wriggled its way among the children,
provided much of the mirth of the even-
ing. Miss Rolls' little pupils gave a
charming minuet in costume and other
fancy dances. Then the supper, why
it was a picture from the far away
East, the land of peach blossom in the
spring time, Japan of the poets! Long
white tables stretched their length under
a brilliant canopy of gold and rose and
blue Chinese and Japanese lanterns, and
streamers of all colours of the rainbow,
and were placed between the white pil-
lars which rose amid a perfect shower
of pink peach blossoms, and on the
tables white sprays of scented almond
blossom told that spring is here. Before
each plate there was a miniature flag
for the boys and a little doll for the
girls, and a piece of chocolate apiece.
Even the paper serviettes had entered
into the spirit of the night, and bore
the impress of fairies and Teddy Bears,
and all manner of interesting things.
And the students, led by Miss Wilson,
with Mrs. Bates to help wore white with
peach blossom aprons and all played and
danced to their hearts' content, and are
more grateful than words can say to the
branch committees and their kind
friends whose hard work gave so much
happiness to the little folk.
On the way to the Kindergarten Pariy
the writer and a friend were walking
down Malcolm-street and passed a nurse
girl with a delicate little baby in a go-
cart. She had a friend of her own age
with her and a little girl. The poor
babe whimpered and the girl deliber-
ately took out of the go-cart a little
stick and began beating the wailing child.
Then she put her hand on his head and
spoke some savage word and the poor
wee mite of a few months sank back
silent in terror. The rebuke given to
such a girl was useless, but perhaps
some mothers who read this may feel
disposed to warn young nursemaids they
may employ, and it might not be out of
place if some society with the interest
of children at heart sent an inspector
occasionally to the places where small
children are taken. The mother of the
babe on Saturday night perhaps never
knew what was sowing the seeds of
future nerve trouble and sickness in the
small frail mortal sent out in charge of
one unfit to hold so responsible a posi-
tion. The contrast to the tone of the
Kindergarten Party was extraordinary,
the incident but going to prove the ne-
cessity of spreading the Kindergarten
ideal of love and care.
My Fremantle correspondent writes:—
The Fremantle Ladies' Golf Ball, which
took place at the Town Hall on Friday,
August 17, was a great success, from
every point of view. The presence of
his Excellency the Governor and the
Hon. Lady Newdegate, who, .accompan-
ied by Madame Boulanger, and attend-
ed by Major Kerr-Pearse, journeyed
from Perth as guests of the club, and the
dance was given an added interest. The
warmest congratulations are due to the
committee for the planning and carrying
out of the delightful arrangements. The
vice-regal party were met and welcomed
by the president (Miss Annie Moore),
the vice-president (Mrs. Chilvers), and
Mrs. Broomhall (captain), Miss Beryl
Keane (vice-captain), Mrs. Harkness
(honorary secretary), Mrs. Donald
Clarkson, the Mayoress (Mrs. Gibson),
and Lady Hobbs, who escorted them to
the stage, which was charmingly ar-
ranged for sitting out.The Cabaret
Orchestra was responsible for good
music, and the supper arrangements
were perfect, the tables looking lovely
with crimson geraniums and maiden-hair
and other light ferns, softened by de-
licately-shaded light. Lady Newdegate
wore a beautiful gown of pale pink satin
brocade, with draperies and scarf of ex-
quisite, silvered lace. Madame Bou-
Ianger wore a graceful gown of saxe
blue satin and georgette. Lady Hobbs
was in powder blue morocain, embroid-
ered in steele, and Mrs. Gibson in soft
black georgette with fitted cabuchons
The committee desire to extend their
warmest thanks to Mr. A. Mitchell,
manager of the Fremantle Tramways
for ornamental lighting, and to the "Ugly
Men" and the Fremantle Tennis Asso-
ciation for artistic decorations.
On Thursday evening, August 9, the
conference room of The Westralian
Farmers, Limited, presented an animat-
ed appearance, when there was a large
assemblage at a social and dance organ-
ised by the Staff Social Club, with a view
to entertaining delegates to the P.P.A.
Conference. Much admiration was ex-
pressed at the decorations, which were
carried out in blue and lemon. Mr. Ar-
nott, secretary to the company, opened
the proceedings by briefly outlining the
activities of the Staff Social Club, and
indicated that all question of ceremony
was to be laid on one side. The intro-
duction of several old-time dances, in-
cluding the barn dance, lancers, and Al-
berts, afforded delegates present every
opportunity of entering into the spirit
of the evening. An offer by Mrs. Kiel-
ey, wife of one of the representatives
from Wickepin, to relieve the pian-
ist, Mr. Moyle, was gratefully ac-
cepted by him. The following musical
items were rendered by friends of the
committee:—Miss Liddell, "Garden of
Happiness," "Hearing"; Mr. Kendall.
"Floral Dance," "Invictus"; Mr. Neate.
"Shipmates of Mine," "Little Irish Girl".
Miss Alice Randall, L.R.A.M., who has
recently returned from London, delighted
the audience with a rendition of "Down
Here," supplemented by "Wait." As a
special favour Miss Randall gave a far-
ther item, "Flutes of Arcady," which
was enthusiastically received. A delight-
ful supper, prepared by the lady mem-
bers of the staff, was partaken of, and
the thanks of the company for the extra
dances immediately following are due
to Miss Browning, of the staff. The
committee and members of the club are
looking forward with keen pleasure to
renewing acquaintances with their many
friends, when in the city during Show
week.
The engagement is announced of
Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Fordham to James, elder
son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Battye.
Miss Grace Holder will arrive by the
s.s. Katoomba on Wednesday to con-
duct a campaign on behalf of the "Save
the Children" Fund. She has been ab-
sent from this State doing platform work
in the Eastern States for the past three-
and-a-half years. It will be remember-
ed that Miss Holden was associated with
the Girl Guide movement before leav-
ing Western Australia.
Miss Gwendolyn Bray, youngest daugh-
ter of the Rev. A. W. Bray, will give a
pianoforte recital on Friday next, in the
Assembly Hall, Pier-street. Miss Bray's
musical studies have extended over four
years. During that time she has made
remarkable progress, having gained a
University exhibition for the last two
years in succession. An interesting fea-
ture of the recital will be the render-
ing of Beethoven's Concerto in C Minor,
in connection with which two pianos will
be used, J*bb-H. & tmv-.Miir f
teacher, playing the orchestral accom-
paniment. Miss Lilian Crisp will assist
as soloist, and the recital will be given
under Vice-Regal patronage.
To mark the occasion of the departure
of Miss E. Wynne from Claremont for
her forthcoming marriage to Mr. Will
Marris of Manjimup, a large number
of friends gathered at the residence of
Mr. Cherry, of Diver-street, Claremont,
on Saturday evening, August 11. Musical
items by Mr. Cherry sen., and Mrs.
Bert Gorrie, interspersed with competi-
tions under the able direction of Miss
Clarice Chapman and Miss Janet Rickard
provided a very pleasant evening's
entertainment. During the evening Miss
Wynne was the recipient of many useful
presents, the duty of presenting them
being entrusted to Mr. Eric Goy, who,
in a few complimentary remarks, convey
to her the good wishes of all present.
The marriage of Miss May Glick,
youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
L. Glick, of Mt Lawley, to Mr. David
Dvoretsky, youngest «on of Mr. and Mrs.
S. Dvoretsky, of Mt. Lawley and Qualen,
Aldersyde, near Brookton, was solemn-
ised at the Synagogue on August 8 by
the Rev. D. I. Freedman, assisted by the
Rev. Z. Mandelbaum. The sacred build-
ing had been artistically decorated with
white blossoms by the girl friends of the
bride and bridegroom. The bride look-
ed well in a graceful gown of ivory mirror
velvet, draped -with diamond and pearl
trimmings. A coronet of pearls and
orange blossoms was worn over her veil
of Limerick lace. Five bridesmaids were
in attendance—Misses Rose Dvoretsky,
Biddy Saunders, Fannie Epstein, Dolly
Zefferlt, and Rose Silbert, all prettily
frocked in pastel shades, and carrying
posies to match. The bride's train
was held by little Rose Breckler and
Henry Lewis. At the dose of the cere-
mony the guests adjourned to St.
George's Hall for the wedding breakfast.
Mrs. Glick (mother of the bride) receiv-
ed her guests in a black and mauve em-
bossed moracaine dress. Mrs. Dvoretsky
(mother of the bridegroom) wore black
brocaded crepe-de-chine, elaborately
trimmed with jet. The tables looked very
dainty with wattle blossom and violets,
and 300 guests were seated. After the
usual toasts were honoured, dancing was
enjoyed. The bride's travelling dress
was carried out in smart grey, and blue,
and hat en suite. Among those present
were:—Mrs. Moritz Lewis (sister of the
bride), of Johannesburg, South Africa,
and Mrs. Morrie Gild, of Melbourne.
The annual plain and fancy dress ball
under the auspices of the Perth Hebrew
Congregation was held in St. George's
Hall last evening. The following commit-
tee was responsible for arrangements
that ensured the pleasure of all present:
— Mesdames M. Breckler, F. Sharp. E.
Masel, H. Casper, Mechall, Rotenberg,
Joseph, Epstein, Glick, Walters, Sil-
bert, Cass, Grant, Susman, S. Cohen, I.
Masel, Breckler, and H. Cohen, and Miss
Coleman. The Cabaret Orchestra sup-
plied the best of bright music, and Mrs.
Reilly a delicious supper, set, amid dainty
floral decorations. The scene' n the ball-
room was a particularly happy one, and
it was interesting to note the variety of
lovely colourings, all shades of blue,
apricot, emerald, and pink that were
worn by the ladies present, with here
and there a pretty fancy dress. The
Mayoress and Miss Franklin were among
those present.
Mrs. A. B. Campbell, with the aid of
Lady Forrest as president, Mrs. F.
North as vice-president, Miss Hamersley
ss secretary, Mrs. Munrow-George as
treasurer, and a committee of fifteen
ladies, was responsible for the organising
of a delightful dance, in aid of the Silver
Chain in the Cottesloe Hall on Thurs-
day. The Cabaret Orchestra supplied
delightful music, and much trouble had
been taken to decorate the hall with pic-
turesque and charming effect by Miss
Lilian Boss. Mrs. Campbell's unselfish
energy, coupled with Mrs. North's help,
and Mrs. Munrow-George's efforts in
collecting £14, ensured the success
of the effort. Mr. A. Carson, the presi-
dent of the Silver Chain, journeyed from
Perth, and spoke of the far-reaching work
of the Silver Chain, and hoped that the
dance would be an annual event. With
the president was the organising secre-
tary. Miss Edna Cooke.
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