SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1554, 25 September 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

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Madame Kirkby Lunn's Tour. From Sydney (says the "Daily Telegraph"), Madnmo Kirkby Lunn, whose visit is one of the most important events of a notable musical season, will proceed to Brisbane, and I hence, to Adelaide. Then, after returning to Melbourne, sho will go to New Zealand. It is likelv that her return voyage to England will - be interrupted for a visit to South Africa. . She is to appear again at Covent Garden in April next year, in "The Ring." So far, nor travels have, token hoi- mainiv, to the Continent and to America. She' has never had time to go further east in the United Slates than Colorado, on her concert tours, but her verdict is that American audiences are exceedingly discriminating, and insist upon.good music. Tho conditions of travelling in that country are very trying. On her visit last year, one railway journey, when she set out for Minneapolis, lasted for flli hours; and she had all this troublo to sing in only two concerts with the Symphony Orchestra. It.is truly a land of immense distances! Waikanae Reform League. The newly-formed Waikanae branch of the Women's Political Reform League held a meeting yesterday, Mrs. Barclay being in the chair. Tho gathering was of a most enthusiastic nature. Mrs. Newman, president of the Wellington League, delivered an interesting address en the aims and objects of the league, and touched also on women's work and influence in politics. Mrs. Newman, pointed out that when men wanted -anything they combined in order to get iti and women could and should do the same for.the purposo of returning to Parliament honourable men who could; be trusted to serve their country truly and well. She ■ congratulated the Waikanae branch of ,the league on its Vigour, and extended to' its representatives a hearty invitation to attend the conference of women's brum lies '■( the league, to be held at Woliiin:r:i:i in November. Mrs. C. Farle, vice-president of the Wellington. League, also spoke en tho importance of women exereisi.ig tlieir privilege to make known their views on public questions at public meetings and otherwise. Tho purpose of the league was to iiinport the present Government, which it believed to be a good Government, so long as it did what was.right. Mrs. Elder propesjd a vote of thanks to tho visitors, which was seconded by Mrs. Cruickshank, and carried with enthusiasm. Afternoon tea provided/a pleasant interlude. The Levin Home,

A great many people were to bo seen making their way to the Levin Home yesterday afternoon, most of them. being in charge of a. package of variable size. Tho occasion was the holding of the annual gift tea in aid of the funds of the home, and the interest and sympathy with which its work is regarded was evidenced by the large amount of produco and material of all descriptions that accumulated thero as the afternoon wore on. It was forlunato that the day was fine, as many were able to attend who do not usually i'aco stormy elements. In addition to made-up clothing, much was received in the way of jam, flour, oatmeal, calico, print, sweets for the immediate consumption of the children, and much else that is most, useful in keeping up such an establishment. It was found later in the day that 5301b'. weight of groceries had been sent in, and 185 yards of material, as well as the sum of ,£22 in subscriptions, including some ,C 2 odd received by the sale of flowers. For the latter Mrs. West- was largely responsible, having sent in a great many herself, as well as inducing many of her friends to do so, and also Mrs. Hassell (Porinia), who had likewise robbed her garden for the benefit of tho home. A string band (Yitetta) played at intervals, and members of the committee were kept very busy pouring out tea for tho visitors. The building was, as usual, thrown open for inspection, and tho children, very fresh and wholesome-looking in their blue dresses and spotless pinafores, mado many new acquaintances. With so much wear and tear in the way of making clothes for the cbildren the sewing machine has become incapacitated, and it is one of the most important needs that have to bo satisfied. Members' of the, committee and Miss Jolly received the visitors on their arrival. ■

Tho committee of the home wisnes to acknowledge its indebtedness to all who were so kind as to assist in the upkeep of the establishment by their practical help in forwarding and bringing donations of various kinds yesterday.

VENEERED COMPLEXIONS.

It is hardly good manners to examine a woman's complexion to sop if jt is solid or only venrered, but it has happened that a. visitor to the Maison Yalnzo hns in all seriousness a.-ked Mile. Helena Rubinstein to rub a daintv. cambric mouchoir ov*r her ejiieck' to see. Mademoiselle knows human nature, so , c ho took Hie proposition geod-naturediv, 'and as to her complexion, sho is only too eager to impress upon every womn.ii that it is "Yalaze" all over. And Yalaze decs not show up on a handkerchief, for the simple and a.U-impnrtant reason that it is not a make-up, a snare, or delusion.hut a skin-frod which is essential to the proper rare of the complexion. In winter it preserves the skin's elasticity, smoothness, and beauty. Yaluzo. keeps the skiu wrinkle free, without a blemish. Price, in jars, <l*. and "s. Yalaze Soap is perfect for toilet use, pure and dainty, 2s. fld. a cake. Yalaze Powder for a greasy, over-moist skin, and Novena Poudro for normal and drv skins. Each 2s. Gd. a. box. Yalaze Blackhead and Open Pore Cure instantly removes theso blemishes, and refines the skin. '2s. 9d. n tin.

All chemists, or direct, post free, from Mile. Helena Rubinstein. Maison Yalaze, Brandon Street, AVellington.—Advt.

Mrs. ROLLESTON, Hair Specialist (qual. London and Paris), is recommended for the Permanent Cure of all Scalp Ailments and the most Effective Treatment for the Growth of Hair. Shampooing, Hairdressing, Electrolysis (permanent removal of superfluous hair), dip. U.S.A. Face Massage, Combings Mado Lp, Transformations, Switches, etc. 256 Lainbton Quay. Telephone 1539.—Advt. SUPERFLUOUsIIAin. Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (reg.). A guarantee given with each cgm undertaken. See testimonials and letter*. Mrs. Hulleu (over Economic), Lainbton Quay. 'Phone 1017. (Testimonial.) Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Vic., November With iVll.» Dear Madam,—Would you kindly send me another pot of your "Rusma." 1 am delighted with it. Please send as soon as po.isiidc. Enclosing money t.tl s-.j which I think will be right.

HAIBWORK

Mr= Ha.rbittle rnnkss a frifriiililv 0 | ArtMir. and Uo-to-iUb? Hnirivork. Onlv the be.-t of Euglifib Hair umH. H»sd Mai. sag?, Shampooing. Cuttini. etc. 3n? LAMBTON pi; AY. 'Phone 1591, Over Orr, Chemiit,

I have now been working amongst the Maoris for- six months, and during that period have paid 1200 visits, inelud-, ing my visits to Plimuiorton, Waikanae, Ohau, Manaknu, und'Te noro, SCO thereof being occasioned by sickness, Since the last meeting of your board at Otaki on August 10 I have paid 203 visits, and have also made a weekly:inspection ofitbo.Nav tive College and the'Couvetlt, where thero are a number of Natives, At the former iuslitution I. have conducted a course of twelve lectures on 'First Aid,' a,ud am now conducting a similar course on 'Elementary Physiology and Anatomy.' Since taking'ovcr my duties I have familiarised myself with many of the peculiarities of tho Natives and their ways of living. My greatest difficulty with tho treatment of tho Natives is the overcrowding of sleepjug rooms. In many instances-men and young girls, mother and father, sleep iu the same room. As*an exomplo oft this, in one house I was visiting seven people slept in one room, four of whom were adults, fc'ome of the houses of the Na-

tives aro kept spotlessly clean, while many places are in such a dirty condition that I ca.unot even put my bag down while attending to the patients. In all places where bed linen is used it is spotlessly dean. During the winter months there has been a great deal of sickness in my district, and my time has practically been fully occupied in attending to it. Tho room provided by your board 'in Aotaki Street to enable me to see 'outpatients' to conduct classes for the Native girls and mothers was completed on Juno 29 last, and I have- already treated 12J cases there."

Dr. and Mrs. Filchett motored over to Dowry Bay yesterday,'and nre at present the guests of Miss Skerretl. Dr. Fitchett has improved in health, and it fs hoped will, after two or three months' rest, have completely recovered his health.

The following visitors are staying at tho Occidental Hotel:—Mr., Mrs., and Miss Armstrong (Pnlmerston North),. Mr. and Mrs. Manson (Pnlmerston), 51k, Scott (Hnwera), Mr. and. Mrs. Piatt (Mastevion), Mr. and Mrs. Monsnn (Queenstown), Miss Death ('Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Horslcy (Chrislchurch), and Mrs. Lyall. Mrs. Hussey leaves Wellington en route for England to-day.

Mary Ellen Parker, widow of Thomas Charles Parker, late-of Wellington, has jictitioned Parliament for a, compassionate allowance of .£750, The late Thomas Charles Porker, it is stated, was a telegraphic linesman, and met his death by coming in contact with a live wire, thereby sustaining a shock which caused Iv.m to fall from a pole. Dccenscd had been in the employ of the Government for eleven years, and had contributed tn the Superannuation Fund, hut. his widow states that, she will receive practically no bsnefit under this fund, owing to tho provision which postpones Superannuation Fund benefits until such time as Iho amount of compensation dun under flu. Workers' Comncii.sntion Act, lflOS, ha.-, been exhausted at tho rate set out in trio Superannuation Act. The petition was presented by the Hon. A. 1,. Herdman. e Mrs. Cockburn Hood (Mnsterlon) and Mrs. L.' Monro aro visitors to Wellington. A very enjoyablo ten was given by Mrs. F. R. Chapman yesterdny afternoon, a feature of it being Iho number of visitors present from Dunedin. Miss Jlilsoni's Exclusive nmt Vn-tn-dnte methods for Treating Hair and Skin will positively stop, the hair from (ailing, prevent and restore gi'ey hair, cure woi-ht oases of dandmlf and irritation, thus promoting ft healthy growth. "Cnsleno" (reg.) Skin Food, unsurpassed fir, wrinkles and withered skin, softens and tones the coarsest skin, cum blnckhends, and largo pores.' Ladies and Gentlemen taught home treatment. Delightful fact massage (Denmark), Electrolysis '.permanent ami paiul-.'ss). M.iirdresjing taught, Hnirworl: of evevy description. Lightest, finest weaving, best Parisian Hnir onlv. Purest Fnc* Powder. Grey llnir restored to natural colour, with grcal success, willi wonderful preparation, harmless and imxt natural looking, Shampooing, Mimiwirlim, Clipping. .Inst received from Parisian buvcr, bountiful Switches, puffs and Naliiriil llnir I'ad-. Personal alienlion, strictly confidential. Mis-. MiUm, King Vlidiiihers (opp. Stewart. Dmvson'v), Willi* Street, Wellington, 'telephone SI 1. -Advt. «

Tribute to the Late Mrs. J. B. Finlay. . At Si-. John's Church last Sunday morning, Dr. Gibb made -sympathetic reference to the decease of the late Mrs. J. B. Finl/.r. At the close of a sermon on the >;onU, "Not that wo would be unclothed, hut clothed upon, thai. mcrtaliiy might he swallowed up of life," ho said that he had been led to his theme that morning by the fact that during recent months a number of families connected with Hie congregation had been desolated by death; by the fact that more than one household

were, that day watching with a growing anxiety the sickness of loved ones; and, abovo all, by the fact (hat six days ago there had passed from their midst one of the most earnest and consecrated of the women of the congregation—Mr*. ,T. B. Finlay. It is seldom, said Dr. Gibb. that 1 make specific reference in the pulpit to any of our departed, save indeed in the ease of those who have held office in the church. For this reticence there are many reasons which appeal In you without, my stating them. In any ease such inferences ought to be made with delicacy and reserve. Here we stand in the. presence of nim who knows the heart, and words of laudation of any one however saintly should bo few " and well chosen. Dot the circumstances justify and demand at least ono or two sentences'. Mrs. Finlay was the daughter of one who in Lis day loved this church, and served it with a rare devotion. She was the wifo of one who for some years served in the ministry of the Church' She was herself one of the most capable and effective workers of the congregation. Her place will be hard to fill. It seems to me. as I look back on the last year or two of her life as if God had been preparing His servant for the services of the upper sanctuary, by bestowing on her the spirit of a very gracious consecration to Hie service of the Church on earth. The testimony of all who knew her will bo Hint she simply abounded in works of faith and labours of love. The rejuvenescence, as it may well bo termed; of the Dorcas Society was largely due to her efforts. To the Orphanage she rendered a service which no words of mine may adequately describe. I looked to her more than to any other to assist us in solving the problem nf tho maintenance of that large undertaking. And the suprememotive of all her labours was love and loyalty to tho Lord Jesus Christ. She has, been taken from lis in the midst of her days. Wo may be inclined to think that she has been taken before her work was ended; but to think so is to question the. wisdom, as well as the goodness, of God. Her work here was done. It was but the preparation for work that, will never end. Her departure is a solemn reminder of tho uncertain hold we have on life, and brings home to every heart the grave question: Who goes,next? It is also a call to renewed diligence, for the niehfc cometh when no man con work.

To her bereaved relatives—her aged mother 1 , her husband and children, herbrothers and sisters—we lender our heartfelt sympathy. AVe commend them to the unfailing compassions of God. We trust that when our work day closes, we may find an abundant 1 entrance into that kingdom of the saints in light in which fa* we assuredly believe) our departed fribnd has found a happy place. A District Nurse's Work. Nurse Emily Lewis, district nurse for Otaki, reported to the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday on her work* during the first six months she has been in charge, of the district. An excerpt fiom the report roads as follows :—