COUNTESS OF LIVERPOOL FUND

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2246, 4 September 1914, Page 2

COUNTESS OF LIVERPOOL FUND

vCrift-s received at tho Town Hall yesterday for the Expeditionary Force, per the Mayoress's Committee, are as follow:—Mrs. Gorton (Balls), 1 pair socks, 1 Balaclava; "Nana," 1 pair mittens; Kakaranua (Ladies' Branch of Patea Ladies' Guild), 10 undershirts, 13 pairs socks; Patea Ladies' Guild, 12 pipes, 2 "housewives"; Mrs. Rittson Thomas, 5 Balaclavas; the Mayoress of Eketnhuna, books and magazines; Mrs. Tunniclitfe, box of ginger cake; Mrs. Massey's committee, Mrs. Scott, 2 pairs mittens, 1 cap; Mrs. Lee, 1 cap; Mrs. Henry, 2 Balaclavas; Miss Ida Eraser, 2 Balaclavas: Mrs. James Holmes (Seatouu), 1 scarf, 2 pairs socks; Mrs. W. E. Collins, 3 pairs mittens; Mrs. J. K. Hamilton, books and 0 pounds of cake; Mrs. Hine, 12 caps; Mayoress of Pahiatua, 2 pairs socks, 3 Balaclavas, 1 singlet; from Weddej'burn, 12 pots ointment; Mrs. David Macgregor, French books; Mrs. Dan Biddiford, box of cakes; from "Tariki," Ladies' Patriotic Committee, 1 pair pyjamas, 6 pairs socks, 1 cardigan jiicket, 6 coloured handkerchiefs; Mrs. George Bell, French books, old linen, books, and magazines; Mr. P. Ngamoki, books and magazines; Mrs. C. Teschemakor, 2 raps, 32 handkerchiefs; Mrs. E. Rcid, 1 Balaclava; Mrs. Wilberfoss, 3 Balaclavas; Miss Pole (Lower Hutt), 1 Balaclava, 3 pairs mittens; Messrs. Smith and Smith, 5 woollen casesj C: ■Trevethick, 2 dozen horse brushes; Sirs. D. Campbell, 1 cake; Anonymous, books and magazines; member of Reform League, 4 Balaclavas; Miss Boulcott, 1 cake: from "Harry," 2 cakes; from Girls Friendly Lodge, French books; Mrs. Moorhouse, 2- paroels books and papers; Mr. R. Fletcher, 2 cakes: Miss Williams, 2 caps; Mrs. Overton Smith, 2 caps; Miss Marks, cakes; Mrs. E. C. Chitty, 2 parcels books; Miss Coates, large calce; Anonymous, 2 Balaclavas; Mrs. Fulton, 4 caps. Money has been received as follows: —Mrs. C. Toscheniaker, £1; per Mrs. Stwuchon, Porirua Village (collection card), J. H. Prosser, a horse; C. M. Buiek, 10s.; Mrs, Cole, 55.; E. Windley, £1; V.. Merted, 10s.; T. Cowley, Is.; Dr. and Mrs. Robertson, £10; G. Stevens, 10s.; Mr. G. Stevens, 10s.; T. Tremewan, £1; A. Benson, 2s. 6d.; T. G. Marks, 25.; T. Maher, £1; James Wall, £5. Karori ladies' statement of subscriptions: Per Mrs. F. Dryden (collection .card), D. Priest, £5 55.; W. F. Newopmbe, £5; Mrs. Newcombe, £1; other sums, £4 ]55.; total, £16. Per Mrs. W. Hildreth (card): Mrs. Hildreth, £2 25.; G. W. Brigham, £1 le.; W. F. England, £1 Is.; Mrs. M'Farlane, £1 Is.; other sums, £2 Bs. 6d.; total; £7 13s. 6d. Per Mrs. G. G. Burn (card): £2; Mrs. T. Lower, £1; other sums, £3 Bs. ; total, £0 Bs. Per Mrs. Campbell: Mrs. T. Lower, £1; other sums, £4 Bs. 6d.; total, £5 Bs. 6d. Per Mrs. Atkinson, Ladies' Bogy Competition, £5; other sums, 15s. 6d.; total,. £5 ' 15s. 6d. Per Miss Bennett t Mrs. Cathie, £1; Mrs. Sclater, £1; Mrs. Kellow, ,£1; other sums, £1 2s. Gd.;. total, £1 2s. Gd. Per Mrs. W. C. liowe: W. C. Lowe, £1; Mr. Hancox, £1; other sums, £1 lis.; total, £3 10s.; MisS Bellett, £2; Mrs. Bracmock, £2 35.; Mrs. Tarr,, £2' 2s. Collected by, lluby Richards: £2 Is. 6d.; by Mrs. Harnood, £1 6s. 6d.; Mrs. Skcgg, £1; Miss Davies, £1; Miss Tarr, £1 os. 6d.; Mrs. Shalders, 155.;. Mrs. Watkihs, . lbs. 6d.; grand total, £63.95. • The ladies of Lower Huct have collected a total sum ot £32r,195. 6d. towards tile Countes6 of Liverpool Fund for the Expeditionary Forces, and in addition to subscriptions already acknowledged tho following sums have been received by the treasurer of the Lower Hutt Fund:—"From a Sympathiser," £20; Mr. Rasnvusseu, £10; Mr. H. Peterkin, £5; Mr. Kempthorne, £5; Mr. Bunny, £5; Mr. J. Russell, £2 25.:, ftlr. Parsons, £2 25.; Loo Quong, £2 25.; F. Simpson and Staff, £7 65.; Patriotio meeting, £15 125.; proceeds Patriotic Concert, £30. In addition to these subscriptions are sundry amounts from a guinea downwards, amounting to £122 Bs. 6d. Miss May M'Laren (Masterton). is visiting Wellington. So great has been the energy with which ''house-wives" and hold-alls havo been manufactured for the use of tho Expeditionary Forces' that the Mayoress's Committee has arrived at the decision that no more need be sent in, as they have more than are wanted—• enough almost to equip another Expeditionary Force. Miss Dorothy Pollen, who was in Austria at the time of tho outbreak of war, lias, according to advice., received by cable, arrived safely in London. Arrangements for a further supply of spring flowers, which the Ladies' Committee of the Star Boating Club will again distribute about the town on Friday and Saturday have been made by Lady Godley. Tho committee would also like the assistance of a few volunteers. - The engagement i 3 announced of Miss Mary M'Rae, daughter of Mr. F. S. M'Rae, of Palmerston North, to Mr. Kenneth Hankins, youngest'son of Mr. T. Herbert Haiikins, also , 'of Palmerston North, Mrs. Gieson iias returned to Daimevirke from a visit to Christohurch. Mrs. Ormond Cooper (Masterton) is visiting Wellington. At an afternoon tea which was given in Christchurch the other day for Mrs. Harry Lauder, much pleasure and interest was aroused in some of the guest of honour's reminiscences when travelling. In her own way, states a writer in the Christchurch "News," Mrs. Lauder is as great a racontur —or vaconteuse (?)—as her husband. Very curidus are the letters which she, as well as hor husband, reoeive from unknown persons. One' to Mrs. Lauder ran something as follows; —"I have seen •you, and noticed that you have a Christian face. Would j;ou send me twentyfive pounds." Quito, a long remon-. strance was received from unknown Scotchwomen to the efteot that Mr. Lauder was dragging Scotland down, "for now they all think wo come out for but-and-ben, whereas I myself " and here she dwelt on the size and appearanco of tin? bouse that she had personally come out of. , TO THE OLD AND YOUNG. You can keep your face healthy and free from wrinkles and withered skin for, all time if you will usn Miss Milsom's "Cnltene" Skin Food (RegdJ, 3s. jnr. Surpasses any cream ever used for tho skin. It builds wasted tissues, cleanses the skin, and oures blackheads, reduces large pores, leaving a fine 6mooth surface. "Ctiltene" Balm (iiofT<U, 3s. fid., to ba applied durin" the day, for golf, motoring, eto. Prevents sunburn, freckles, and tanning. Keeps tho skin cool and free from perspiration. * Milsom's Face Powder 2s 6d. bos, which is a skm food in powder form-feeds and nourishes the skin. Parisian Lip Food, 2s. 6d. jar, positively prevents chapped and creased lips, aiid gives the natural flesh tint. All other requisites in stock. Write for price list. MISS MILSOM, 91 Willis Streot (opposite Shortts' Picture Theatro). Telepooue 814. . For Weddings.—Appropriate Bonqnotl for either lai-Re or. small weddings ar« being continually designed, and embody the unique distinction of all filißS Murray's creations. Flowers for all occa* «ions forwarded - to any part of- the Daminion by Miss Murrey. Vlee-Kcflal . WfiUfitj Sii Sow Sttß6feA4.T.t»