SPECIALITIES IN HUMAN HAIR GOODS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1419, 20 April 1912, Page 10

SPECIALITIES IN HUMAN HAIR GOODS.

Wlum abroiul, Mrs. fiolleston muJo «r----ransßini'iiH with the Uvidini? ami must conservative linns of Hair Merchants tt> snpiilv her with only tin* hpst niul special •lualitv liunirtii linii-. mill is ii\ a position ('<> Riiaraiiten that, hair imported hy Ikm- contain-: no mixture of Chinese or Asiatic 1 , llrs. liolloslun nukes a specialitv of Hair Worl;, inrlmliiit,' Transformations from .1:1 Is.; Semi-Transforma-tions £i 'If.; Frames of Natural Wnvv 11 itir, jCI Is. A liii'rb variety of Switches, all shades and loncths. from l.'is. Natural Washablo Hair Pads, ."is.; Tcmplo Curls from -?• Il'l. Logons in Hairdrcssinn Rircn gratis to all purchawrs of Hauittn DUir. 200 LomMoa .Qu&f, opp, JSoojUMnio.'

A "Parcel Tea."

A very pleasant function took | place i on Friday afternoon at Godber's tea- ' rooms, Courtonay Place. Tho approaching < marriage of Miss Hilda Short was uuulo ; tho occasion of a parcel tea, given by Mrs. Oodber to the friends of the bride- i elect. Music, songs, recitations, and a book competition filled up a very happy afternoon. Miss Short was tho recipient nf a collection of very useful and beautiful presents. There, were over 50 present, including some of tho relations of the guest of honour. A Pioneer of Ml. Ono of tho oldest residents in the Dominion passed away at Lyttelton on Sunday last. Long before the celebrated first four ships appeared in Lyttolton harbour, Mrs. Magnus Allan caino to Now Zealand. .Mrs. Allan was born in Bradford. Wiltshire, in 1830, and accompanied her parents to New Zealand in 1811. They landed in Nelson from the Little. London, where Mrs. Allan remained wiih her parents for a short time. Tho family afterwards spent a few years in Wellington, and from there they removed to Port Levy, where, in April,' 1851, deceased married Mr. Magnus Allan. Tho ceremony was performed by the late Dean Jacobs, so well-known in Canterbury. The marriage ccrtiliJnto uso.l on that occasion was tho second issued in Canterbury. Mr. Magnus Allan and his brother wero engaged in business as shipwrights, and helped to build the first wharf made in Lyttelton. Tho deceased lady ennie to Lyttelton in 1852, and resided there ever since. Mrs. Allan was an earnest worker in tho Methodist Chnrch, and alio took a deep interest in Sunday School work. St, Mary's Home, Karori. Tho work carried on at St. Mary's Home, Karori, for girls in need of shelter, help, and sympathetic! control has been continually expanding, and with this expansion tho need of additional financial support correspondingly increases. Theso and other similar facts will no doubt be placed beforo the animal meeting of St. Mary's Guild, which is to bo held al: tho Diocesan Office, Mulgravo Street, on Wednesday afternoon next, at three o'clock. Tho Anglican Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott) will preside, the annual report will bo read, and Archdeacon Harper will give an address. The formal report can, of course, only deal with a few outstanding facts and figures, which can only gjvo an indication of tho quiet, but effective, work that is done moulding and strengthening tho moral character of the girls in tho homo,and fitting them to live happy lives as useful members of tho community. At tho present time the need of help is very urgent, and in addition to the continued sympathy and support of old and tried friends the guild is anxious to secure as many now helpers as possible. All interested in tho work are cordially invited to be present at next Wednesday's meeting.

A Gleam of Hope. In the opinion of Mr. T. E. Sedgwick, as expressed in o letter to Mr. E. C. Jack, secretary of tho Farmers' Union, a system of apprenticeship for domestic servants, under the supervision of the Government, would bo a practical scheme for supplying the needs of the Dominion in the matter of domestic help: Mr.-Sedg-wick, who is at present in London, says that 1000 good girls could easily be secured. Welcoming Miss Birch. Miss Bireh received a very cordial welcomo to Wellington last evening from members of tho TuW.C.A., and all who aro interested in? the work which the association stands for in this city.,..-Tho function was'held in tho' -&VW.C>A'v' r *ooms in Herbert Street, and, in addition to various speeches expressive of plenstiro at her advent among them, and dealing with, the aspirations of tho association, an enjoyablo short musical programmo was given. Mr. Aitkcn presided at the gathering, and among the speakers were: Mrs. M'Cluy (president of the Wellington branch of the Y.W.C.A.). Miss M'Lean, M.A. (representing tho National Association), the Rev. Mr. North, Mr. Kcrsley (president of tho Y.M.C.A.), Mr. Webster, and Miss Wilson (assistant secretary). A letter \va9 read from Lady Bonwick, in which Miss Birch's work as an- organiser and as an executive worker, was highly commended. Miss Birch, in a. charming little speech, expressed her appreciation of tho cordial welcome with which she had been greeted that evening, and spoko of the work which the association aimed at doing—a work that touched the whole community. The Naval Uniform. Few people know that the bluo and white uniform of tho British Navy owes its origin to a Duchess of Bedford, says a writer in the Sydney "Telegraph. George II once met tho Duchess out riding, and he was so pleased with her blue and white habit that ho ordered those colours to be used for naval uniforms. Before this there was no official costumo for naval men of tho lower ratings. , The black silk scarf worn under tho collar by bluejackets is a token of mourning for the death of Nolson, and tho three narrow stripes of whito braid round the cd<*es of his collar commemorate the battles of Trafalgar, tho Nile, and St. Vincent. With regard to Jack's dress, tho Admiralty lays down the most stringent regulations concerning what, to the landsman, must appear the most trivial matters. For instance, tho band round the hat, which bears tho ship's name, must bo tied in a bow, so that the ends shall bo respectively 3in. and 4m. long, the short end to bo in front. Tho width of Jack's bell-bottomed trousers is also subject to their lordships' caro _ and thoughtfulness, and officers are stationed at tho various naval barracks to mensuro tho sailors' "breeks" when ho comes nshoro after a commission. If they are a sixteonth of an inch out they must go. A Memorial Window. Tho ceremony of unveiling the window erected iu St. Mary's Cathedral, Auckland, to tho memory of tho la to, Mrs. Cowie (wife of tho Into Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland and l'rimato of New ilcalaml) took place on Wednesday afternoon, llio officiating clergy were: Tho Bishop ot Auckland (Dr. Crossley), Canon Mao Murray, vicar of tho cathedral, and Archdeacon Walsh. „ The sermon was preached by Canon Mac Murray. Taking as his text tho words of the Archangel, Gabriel, Blessed art thou among women (St. Luke l. 28), tho preacher, after dwelling on the teaching of tho Incarnation, and tho place of woman in the world and society, boro a very High testimony to tho character of Mrs. Cowie, and spoke of her works of faith and lovo in tho diocese, making special mention of tho leading part shehad taken in tho homes for women and children. , , ~ Tho act of unveiling was done by Mrs. J. 11. Upton, who used the following words:—"l unveil this window to tho glory of God, and in loving memory of Eliza Jano Cowie, and commit it to tho keeping of tho churchwardens and vestry of this cathedral church of St. Mary.' The dedication was then mado by tho Bishop, who also pronounced the blessing. The window consists of two lights, about Bft. high, with a circular lunette above. The subject is tho Annunciation. 11l the left-hand light is a representation of the Blessed Virgin, and in the right that of the Archangel Gabriel, while in the lunette is the figure of the Holy Dove in the act of descending in a ray of light. Over each of the figures is a scroll, that over the archangel bearing the legend, "Blessed art thou among women," and that over the Virgin, "Behold tho handmaid of the Lord." Each figure stands beneath a canopy of conventional Gothic, up who«o supports are. twined the white rose of purity. At the bottom of tho window are the words: "In loving meinorv nf Eliza .lane Cowie, Born October'fi, 1S:!">. Died August 18, l!)0i. Ereeetod by some of her women friends." The window was designed by Archdeacon Walsh, and was executed by Howl's. Clayton and 8011, London. In design, colouring, and general treatment, it is an unusually fine specimen of ecclesiastical art. The total cost will amount to somewh.it. over £100. The money bus been raised ohiofly through tho exertions of Miss G. Jtmkrut*. PuiioU.

In Aid of a Kindergarten. Aii entertainment in aid of tho Brook lyn branch of live I'ichmond Free KinderKartells was held in 'f iilford's Hall, Brooklyn, last evening, and was a very successful affair. Instrumental music, songs, musical monologues, and recitations contributed to tho entertainment of th* evening, those taking pirt being tho Misses Henry, with an instrumental trioj songs, Airs. Mitchell, Miss 'Pennant, Messrs. Carr, and Goudic; recitations, Miss Monee and Mr. Stanley Kankini musical monologues, Mr. Stanley Bankiui violin duet, Miss L. and Mr. S. Andcrson; Welsh dance, Miss Joyce Couxensj dialogue, Miss Mathicsou and Miss Hill. Miss Muriel Pringlo was a most efficient accompanist.

Mrs. Putnam and Miss Stella. Putnam; have returned from their visit to Hotorua and Tauranga. Mrs. W. B. Cowlishaw and Miss Thomp* son liavo returned from a visit to Christ* church. Mrs. M'Pherson and Miss Gladys MThorson (Dunedin), who have been. visiting AVellingtoa, left by the Ulimaroa direct for Dunedin. A Press Association message from London states that Miss Ivy Widmorc has won an nssociateship at the Trinity Collega of Music, besides tho Charlotte' Holmes Exhibition Prize. Miss Birch, tho newly-appointed general secretary of tho Y.W.C.A. in WoHingtonj is at present the guest of Mrs. Uoby. Miss Maud Reynolds returned to Dun©* din this week from Wellington, wherq silo has ken staying with lier broiler. Mrs. Pettit, of Hawkc's Bay, Miss Pet* tit, and Mrs. Iteid Mackay left Wellington yesterday by the Monna on a visit to Sydney, Miss Tcndall, late manageress of Messrs. Kirkcnldie and Stains tearooms, opens her own rooms in lioutli's Buildings on Tuesday. , Mrs. N. K. Cox and Mrs. Inuiss Jones t arrived in Wellington from Tiniaru yes- . tcrday, and go on to Mastertofi, to* ba I present at the golden wedding of Mr, and i Mrs. Moss, whbh will be'celebrated very, j shortlv in Masterton by a family gather . ing, the different members of the' Family, s seven in number, coming from varioui • parts of the Dominion to attend it. ; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooper are a( I present in Wellington.