WOMEN'S WORK FOR THE TROOPS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2229, 15 August 1914, Page 2

WOMEN'S WORK FOR THE TROOPS

COUNTESS OF LIVERPOOL FUND. i Eecent contributions to tho, Countess | of Liverpool Fund for tho Expeditionary Fofoe aro ns follow:— i . Lady Stout has. sent i£l2 10s. worth of mosquito-netting to tho troopships. ,Mrs. T. W; Young has contributed ,£2. Mrs. CD. Lethbridge, of Turakina, has written.that she is preparing a large parcel of .'articles'for the men'. Tho: Mayoress of Blenheim telegraphs that tho ladies of that town are equipping • the local members of the Expeditionary Force with hold-alls • and carryalls, and contributions of mutton, hams, and other foods. Individual ior collective;—Tho Misses Coleridge,. 20 pots meat extract; Mrs. Marshall, ,30 "housewives"; Mrs.. W. Cole, 3 dozen socks; Robert P. Hatch, U woollen shirts and 25 yards woollen shirting; Mrs. Hadfield- (per Victoria League), 50 caps; Mrs. Ronayne (per Victoria-League), shirts; socks, and singlets; A. W. Moron end Son (N.Y. Novelty Co.), games for both ships; Khandallah Sewing Bee, 50 "housewives"; ladies' and fancy department, Kirkoaldie and Stains, bandages and safety pins; H. Sample and Co., one bolt flannel; Mrs. Fitchett, material for 100 !."housewives"; Mayoress of-Miramar(Mrs, Townsend), 34 dozen caps; Mrs. Bradbury, two scarves and pair :mittena; Miss M. Seaton, two pairs boxing, gloves and !..two card games.. The. following': additional Wellington donations have been received:-—Mrs. Eobertshaw,. Kilbirnie, £1; three little Miramkr girls, 12s. 6d.; Mrs. A. E. Hislop, £2 10s.; Mrs;'Embling, ,£2 25.; Eov. Van Staveren, £2 2s.'; A. M'L., 103.; A.T.M., 10s.; M.M., 55.; Mrs. Bradbury, 10s.; Master T. Howell, 55.; Miss Jacolwen (collected),. ..£5 Bs.; Mrs. Fitchett, XI; Mrs. J; A: Scobie M'Kenzie,' .£5; Miss-L. Duskie,'My Wellington College 'boys; .£2l 125.; Mrs. A. K; S.'.M'Kenzie,' £5.. ' All goods should be. sent in.. to, the. District Defence storekeeper by August 20.' or as near that date as possible. The officers commanding th« Garrison Artillery at Forte Dorset and Ballanco' •wish to thank the ladies of Seatouri for.-. ' tho cakes and other delicaoics. they have supplied to. the'forts. A Wellington girl, who is working for her living, and is the daughter of, a widow, 'has set. a' very .fine, cxample'of. patriotism'. When she received .her weekJy earnings yesterday she handed them back t<< her employer, and asked that it should, be paid into the War' Fund. This. was.done. : NEWS AND NOTES, .-.: The Girl ;Peace Scouta are being orgamsedwith a view of being made familiar' with ambulance ■■■ work and first' aid. A siira of ,£ls nos already ;been con-' ,'tributed- to-the .expeditionary, iuuds by the organisaifcion, so tuat theynave alreauy" given-practical aid.'- : ' ■ ■ -.'At the-(Lince recital which is being given by Miss Estelle' Beere next Friday in the Grand Opera House, for the. beneht of the expedinoharj' funds, home-made sweets .will be sold. Offers .to make these 'will be-gladly received' by Miss "Eileen Russell, U Hill Street.' '■■- ' The ladies of the lUron Golf Club are' organising a" bogey competition,. to be uom on .cneir linits on 'luesuay'aitemooii' next, the proceeds to bo given to ithe • local branch of the Countess ' of' Liver, 'pool's Expeditionary Force Fund. Ladies of other clubs aro cordially invited' to compete. > The entrance toe is one shilling, and a simple afternoon 'tea may be obtained for sixpence. Should the weather b- too -unfavourable" for play, the competition will tako place on the first fine day.- .•.'■ i •■■-.• ■■• -The-Kent Terrace Church. Sewing Guild' • nave: decided to postpone the sale of work arranged-.for August"2o, : and is at pre--set(t devoting ail their .onergies to making garments'for the troops.'■ :■.- •- -k ■-,«, The-grand'dance .'recital presented .'by Miss-Estelle Beere in aid of Lady Liveri' pooljs Expedi'tion.aiy,,,Force-:',Fund ' pror, niises -to.,- be.a,)great .suocess'.' ; The- pro-' gramme comprises many charming ballets, minuets,- and clever solos. .The dressing is exceptionally dainty, and the limeugut ettect and artistio^tago-'setting will help to present an entertainment of greait refinement--and charm. The recital will bo held under the,distinguished patronage and in,.'.the presence,oi Their Excellencies • tlie Governor, and Countess of Liverpool, Sir Alexander and Lady Godley, the Eight Hon; the Prime Minister,' Mrs. Massey, Viscount and Viscountess Kelburn,-. the' Mayor, Mayoress, and Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. The Greytown ladies met in the-Coun-cil Chambers'yesterday to form a committee to make, up '6hirts, etc., "for the :Lady Liverpool' Fund; ' The following oxecutive ' bouimitteo was' set up:—Mes-,dames-R.'' W.. Tato,.''-T." M'Cracken,' H. . Tratman; W.-.Armstrong, Miss Wyett ■ (secretary), Mr. J. F. Thompson (treasurer). Thifty-'six donations were made in the room, and it was decided to make 80 service shirts for the fund.' Seventeen., machines, were offered for use.—Specinl ;correspondent". V "'.';.'. ■'■ In Bjivte of the inclement weather on Wednesday, afternoon, there was a large and enthusiastic" meeting : of the Druids' Hall, Otaki, in response to Lady Liverpool's-request for help for the members of the Expeditionary Force. Mrs.' A. Hi Cook presided. The- following committee' was appointed:—Mrs, Best, Mrs.- Baisett,' Mrs. Dann, . Mrs. Petrie,: Mrs. Hopkins, Miss Blakiston, Mrs.. A.. Bright (treasurer), and Mrs. Byron Brown (hon. secretary). Seven pounds was subscribed- in- the room,-, with- promises of more, as well 'as manj presents-of mal<.rialand blfcrs of-work and help generolly. •'■.-"' ' ■ :' V The-ladies of Seatonn have arranged a cooking bee for the purpose of providing the men at Fort Dorset and Fort Ballance •with cakes and dainties .for the table dur-, ing their, term of active, service. The first' supply, of. these, luxuiiea was delivered last night...,,. . ,"'_.... ■ (By Telegraph— Press Association.) - : Auckland, August 14. The , fund; promoted by the.' Mayoress of Auckland for-the purpose of provid-, ing comforts. and necessaries for the Auckland portion' of the Expeditionary Force' now .totals-.£2060.'. ' | .'., TO THE OLD ,'AND YOUNG. You .can,.keep your face healthy and free from wrinkles and. withered skin for all tinie if yon will use Miss Milsom's"Cultene" Skin Food, (Eegd.l, 3s. jar.' Surpasses, any cream -ever used for the 6kin It builds-wasted tissues, cleanses the skin and cures blackheads, reduces large pores, leaving a fine smooth surface. "Cultene" Balm (Regd.), 3s. 6d., tn he applied during the day,, for. golf, motoring, etc. Prevents sunburn, freckles,, and tanning. , Keeps the skin cool and free from perspiration.. Milsom's Face Powder, 2s. 6d box, which is a skin food in powder form—feeds.' and nourishes' the. skin. Parisian Lip .Food, 2s. 6d.- jar, positively, prevents chapped and created tins, and gives the natural flesh tint.- All other requisites in-stock. Write for price list, MISS MILSOM, 91 Willis Street (opposite Shortts' Picture Theatre). -Telepnone'Bl4. The. popularity ,of tho entertainments provided >y the Sailors'' Friend Societywas seen last ovenir.g, when the crotfds of men entered-with .zest into tho songs, stories recitations, and games. The competitions brought out much latent talent, and afforded the greatest pleasure". Tho performers, were- the Misses. Shaw, and Fnirclough, and Messrs. Sign,' Hilling (s.s. Ruapheu),-.-Nicholson, Simon, Durham, Stanna'rd, and Nealand (s.s. _ Waimaua), and Holmgrist (s.s. Euapehn.)! The committee and niissioner desire to thank those who havo sent in reading matter for the troopships. . . : ■ For Weddings.—Appropriate Houquoti for either large or small weddingß ora being continually designed, and embody the unique distinction. of all Miss Murray's creations. Flowers, for all occ». sioni forwarded to any part of tho Do. minion by Miss Murray. Vice-Ectal Florist, 3G Williß Street.-Advt. "Every little helps," provided that .little is a drop-of "NAZOL." . When you've a cold in the head inhale a few whiffs; if the trouble is' in the' throat, sprinkle .'some, drops on a piece of sugar. Taken-either way, "NAZOL" ensures re-' •lief.-Advt":...'. ,-\y . -. ' • For Children's Hacking Conghs at Night .Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, la. 6d.*