THE ARTS OF THE HAIRDRESSER.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1258, 13 October 1911, Page 9

THE ARTS OF THE HAIRDRESSER.

Tho artistic and effective Coiffeur triumphs, including transformations, (ounces, switches, curls, ctc., on view at Mi=s M'Geo'3 Toilet Salon, i Willis Street, are the result of loDg stndy and experience. Tlieso aids to beauty and fashion are constructed cf finest first quality hair.. can , j*® arranged in half a dozen difforent styles to harmonise with the features of the wearer. All diseases of the scalp skilfully treated. Advice gratis.—Advt-

Nurses' Danco at Napier. Very enjoyable indeed was the danco given parly in the week by the matron and nursing staff of tho Napier Hospital, writes a correspondent. The arrangements wero personally supervised by the matron, and everything that could in any way add' to tho comfort and pleasure of the guests appeared to have been thought of. Even tho weather was kind, for tho night was beautifully moonlight. Tho Margaret Ward hail boon beautifully decorated, and the corridor and verandah had beon most comfortably furnished and. decorated with Chinese lanterns, palms, ferns, and foliage of all kinds, tho effect being very picturesque. . Supper was served in a neighbouring ward, the tables being decorated with quantities of lovely flowers. Mr. A. J. 'Williams and Mr. J. A. Millar, assisted by Dr. Aicken and Dr. O'Callaghan, wero most attentive in seeing that all went well during tho evening. The music was supplied by Mr. Knox, and extras were played by Nurse Miller, Mrs. H. Absolum, and Dr. O'Callaghan and Dr. Sutton. In pretty contrast, to the charming frocks worn, were the neat uniforms of the nnrses. Among those present were.—Mrs. Colin White, wearing whito silk; Mts. Tuke, black charmeuse; Mrs. Ruddock, black chiffon taffeta; Mrs. E. R. C. Bowen, gown of reseda taffeta draped with jewelled net; Mrs. J. A. Miller, black satin; Mrs. H. Lan Simson, pretty molo ninon over eharmeuso of same shade, pale blue satin band edging tunic; Mrs. Garnett, black velvet; Mrs. Bernau, pale pink mcssaline; Mrs. A. J. Williams, black charmeuse with net tunic with blue and gold embroideries; Mrs. Franklin, pastel orepe do chene gown, with cordlngs; Mrs. Absolum, pale blue satin with ninon tunio; Mrs. Shields, white satin; Mrs. Ferguson, maize-coloured satin with lace and silver embroideries; Mrs. Smith, white silk: Miss Moeller, white ninon frock over silver tissue,- Miss Paisley, pale blue; Miss Bowen, floral silk muslin over pale bluo charmeuse; Miss Ruddock, white satin; Miss Hansard, pink charmeuse over dress of floral ninon; Miss M'Williams, pale bluo paillette, gold and blue embroideries; Miss — M'Williams, black velvet; Miss Rutherford, pale pink satin,'floral ninon tunic; Miss Walker, ciel blue crepe cheae and satin frock; Miss Farmer, pale pink, Miss Denton, heliotrope satin, silver embroideries; Miss Barry, maize satin draped with net, touches ot tangerine; Miss Redward, white silk; Miss Whitely, heliotrope satin veiled in.ninon; Miss Murray, palo blue; Sisters Roy, Mason, and Higgmson, Nurses Jones, Reid, Wi Ropn, Murray, Early, North, Dysart, D'Emden, Hooker, Sheridan, Carruthers, Child, English, M'Beth, Brayshaw, Isdell, Humphries, Smith, Harker, Viyner, Whitecombe, Miller, and Shaw; Drs. Bernau, Moorkane (Dunedin), Simcox, Wilson, Aicken, and O'Callaghan, and Messrs. Garnett (Mayor of Hastings), Roach (2), (Hastings). Lan Simson (Havelock- North), Rev. Tuke, Andrews, Foley, J. A. Miller, Gilmour, Hindmarsh, Brabant, I'asley, Hay, Kettle (2), Ferguson, Frankland, Small (Otane), Absolum, White, Ruddock, Thorburn, Prebble, Bowen, Dr. Sutton. ■■ : . . Even thu Charwoman Needs It. ; Argmrent3 in favcur of r. Public Servico Board were advanced by Mr. E. 0. B. Moss, tho Opposition candidate for Parncll, in his address on Ifriiuiy »veniug. "We are getting tired of the everlasting political pull and', intrigue," ho said. "It is not fair to tho lighest official or to the latest recruit. It is hard that the better-class official and tho hardworking young man should find o'bers promoted over thorn in their class. Why, it, is oven said that a charwoman cannot get Government work unless sho has political influence." Lady Islington is visiting Featherston. Miss Carjjill and' Miss Hayes returned to Wellington on. Tuesday lrom a visit to Nelson, where they were the guests of Mrs. J. Hayes. Mrs. Milner, who has been spending some weeks at Day's Bay House, returns to Oaniaru to-doy. Mrs. Ted Horton. (Auckland), who took part in the golf tournament last week, left for her home yesterday. Yesterday morning the deatih took place suddenly of Mrs. J. Parker, the wilo of tho well-known solo cornet player, of tho Wellington Garrison Band. Much regard was felt for Mrs. Parker, ami her los 3 is greatly regrettod by her friends. Visitors staying at the Empire Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. Myor Casclberg (Mastcrton), Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wilson (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Kinross Whito (Napior), Mr. and Mrs. C P. Gavagan (Auckland), Mrs. M'Laron (Martinborough), ana Mr. and Mr?. Bcrtio Wright, Miss Wilson,' Miss Elsie Stevenson, and Mr. Claude Bantock, of "Our Miss Gibbs" Company. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Robertson and four of their family came to Wellington by the Muitai, which arri/od here troui San Franusco yesterday. Tho visitors are Portland Island people, who are on an extensive tour. Misses J. aai E. Baldwin and Mr. F. J. Woodward, Presbyterian missionaries for the Caiolino Islands, wero passengers by the Haitai, which arrival at Wellington from 7'riseo yesterday evening. The marriage took place in Sydney last week of Mr. G. D. Portns (well known in theatrical circles) and Mrs. Maywcll, widow of the late Mr. Mas Maxwell, actor. Miss Tibbotts, who has beon staying with Mrs. Francis Stevens (Orienlal Bay; for some time, left for Melbourne yesterday by the Wairinico. At yesterday's meeting of tho Hospital Committee of the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, the House and Finance Committee recommended that tho resignation of Sister L. Brandon and Nurse N. Cooper bo accepted with regret. Mrs. Peat, Oriental Bay> has returned from a visit to Wanganui. Mrs. J. R., Reed, who has been spending some days iri Wellington, returns to Auckland on Saturday. Tho socond of the concerts given by tho brilliant young pianist, Mr. Frank H'utchens, takes place in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall this evening. Musiclovers should not miss this opportunity of hearing his performances for they are truly delightful. Lady Ward has announced her intention of being present and will, bring a party with her. Ladies will bo interested to note that Mrs. Kollestan has just received from England a very large assortment of Hair Goods, made of tho best quality English hair, including switches suitablo for hair dressing in the newest styles which each purchaser will be taught gratis. Goods sold at Ewlish prices, 256 Lambton Quay, opp. The Economic*