SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2366, 23 January 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

I Wedding at St. poter's. < A very quiet wedding took placo «t St. Poter's Church, when Miss Myrtlo Philp was married to Mr. F. Roberts. The bride wore a ro3eda green costume and blaok picture hat, and was attended by her sister, Miss G. Philp as bridesmaid. Mr. Bruce was best man. Tho wedding breakfast 'was at Miss Maxwell's rooms. Among the presents were handsome silver entree dishes from the Harbour Board, and a oheque from the Thorndon Swimming Club. Unqualified Nurses. "Although not so much is heard about it as in the South African war, thore is, nevertheless, great bitterness in tho . nursing World," says an English writer on military affairs, "at what has boon called 'tho plague of women' at the front. Nurses go out to attend _ the 0 wounded who havo no earthly qualifications. They obtain short periods of training in some institution, and are then accepted'by organisations run by wealthy people. They are seriously interfering with tho employment of .regular nurses. It was so in Brussels at the start; it is the same now in France. It is astonishing that the authorities do- not • step in and insist on a. high standard of qualification." The Belgian King's Sister. The news that the Prince of Wales has joined the English forces at the front has impressed France favourably, and the popularity of the English ' Royal Family, which was already established after the visit of the King and Queen in April, will be increased, statos "The Queen." Royalty is, indeed, very much in favour with the French people ■just now, and on the occasion of King Albert's fete day it was both interest ing and amusing to see the post-cards which were sent to him. All sorts of people sent their good wishes, and some went so far as to wish that they might call him their own king. The civil and religious expressions' of sympathy with this hero of the war were enthusiastically attended in Paris, and both at Notre Dame, for the special service, and at the Hotel de Villo, which was decorated for the occasion, thore were crowds of well-wishers. The Due and .Duchess de Vendome wero present at the service at Notre Dame, and wero able to appreciate personally th popu- \ larity of King Albert in Paris. Both i ( the Due anid the Duchesse are well | known for their charity and courtesy, * and they are much beloved by all who ' come into contact with them. The - Duchesse has associated hirself with many public movements for tho benefit of womenkind in general, and in a most dignified and womanly way sho has had nn influence on many feminist movements. At the Paris Lyceum Club she is well known and greatly honoured, for .she gives her support to all that is best in the work of the club. Her villa at Neuilly is a pleasant house set in delightful gardens, and it is tho custom of the Duchesse to give a garden party now and then, to which she invites many people of different ranks and nationalities. She and her children are often quoted as delightful examples of homely and simple dignity, and thoir popularity is not likely to havo decreased since the war.

Mrs. F. Nathan (Palmerstpn North) •is visting her.mother, Mrs. Joseph, Hobson Street. Mr. and Mrs. Erio' Riddiford hare temporarily taken Mr. Barnicoat's house. Mr. and Mrs. W, Bidwill, Mrs. G. Hume, and Mrs. W. Hume, are at the Royal Oak. At Balmoral, Mulgrave Street, are tho Misses M'Lauchlan and Mrs. Thompson, of Masterton: Mrs. Janisoh (Wanganui), Mr. Powell (Blenheim), and Mr. and Mrs. Strachan, who are leaving shortly for Nelson. Mrs. M'Gregor (of Marton) left town yesterday. At Caulfield Houao ara Mrs. A. J. Crawford (Pahiatua), Mr and Mrs. A. Brown (Wanganui), Miss O'Brien (Christchureh), and Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Aveling. Staying at the Empire Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. Baxter (Timaru), Mr. and Mrs. Jeune (Gisborne), Mr. and Mrs. Crisp, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy (Hawko's Bay), Mrs. Cope (Palmerston North), Mr. and Mrs. Coradine (Mastorton), Mr. and Mrs. Barker (Hawke.'ti Bay), Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Allen (Nelson), Mr. and Mrs. TJride (Wanganui), Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cooper (Mastorton), Mrs. Townley (Gisborne). Mrs. Hiley gayo a delightful party on Thursday evening. Some of her guests played bridge, l and others coon can, and it was altogether a most successful and cheerful occasion, thoroughly domon- | strating that women can enjov themselves by themselves. There were a number of tables in the drawing-room and the hall, and it was most pleasant to be in the house again where Mrs. T. 0. Williams was so hospitable for many years. Among tlioso present wore Mrs. W. Bidwill, Mrs. H. Crawford, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. 0. Pearce, Mrs. Tilley. Mrs. Dymock, Mrs. Steele, Misses Hiley, Miles, Brandon, Milno, and others. Mrs. A.- Duncan gave a small, and very pleasant bridge party on Thursday evening. The death is announced of Mrs. F. Ticehurst, wife of Mr. J. Ticehurst. of Greytown Deceased came to New Zealand about five years ago. The funeral takes plaoe to-day. Colonel R. J. Collins, C.M.G., and 'Mrs. Collins, who have been spending a holiday in Auckland, have returned to Wellington. Attend your Hair. This is the time when hair splits and breaks off in short lengths. There are two essential cants which feed and nourish the Scalp, one for those with greasy hair (2s. 9d. and ss. Jar), and one For those with dry hair (Bs. and ss. 6d. Jar). Call or write Miss Milsom, and she will direct you the pro6er one to use. With these instructions— andruff, Irritation, Falling and Grey Hair, are prevented. They leave tho hair soft and glossy, promoting now growth rapidly. When washing the head always use Milsom's Pure Herbal Soap (Is. a cako), and Shampoo Mixture (2s. Go. a bottle). Through ignorance so much hair is spoilt by using coarse soaps, powders, and harmful washes. The hair is a delicate plant, its culture known to few. It's a study of a lifetime. Therefore, be guided by one who has had long ex porience. Be fair to your hair, commence now, koop a clean nourished scalp, and your.hair will la9t a lifetime. All face preparations stocked. Best Hairwork, Switches, Pnfl's, etc., latest designs. Featherwoight Transformations, light and cool. Prices on application. Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street, 4 doors above "Evening Post." Telophone 814.*

A Lady Cook at the Front. A useful 3|>)>oro in which some English women havo volunteered for service is that of cooking mciils for soldiers passing through 0110 of the towns in Northern Franco, Htntes a writor in an English paper. I do not know wlmt tho oxnet nature of thin work ia, but I hnvo hoard an intorosting stoiT concorning a seientilically trained lady cook who has boon holping in thin direction. Sho says they orton work at groat pressuro, and somotimes ihoy havo an ordor, for iiißtanco, to proparo meals for 800 men within half an hour. At night sho sleeps in a railway truck, and when sho rotiros to this comfortable resting placo sho wonders what spirit of enthusiasm oould havo brought her to such a hard task as sho has undertaken. But at daybreak, when sho returns to her clutios and meets soldiers from all parts of the Empire and hears thoir talcs of adventure, such wonders are drowned in the deep interest of tho moment. Sho remarks on the pride with which Indian soldiers go through to take part in the fighting, and tolls a story of one Indian who returned through the town badly wounded She attempted to console him, but ho needed none of it. Boforo ho received his injury he had killed ten Germans, ho said, and his eyes- flashed with exoitemont at tho. thought of his achievement. One of the wounded Torritorials had his sleevo torn, and whon the cook was patching it up for him sbe_ noticed that only one button remained on the man's coat. All tho others, he told her, had gone as souvenirs, and he gallantly presented her with the last of them in return for her attention. Many old friends will regret to hear of the death at Christchurch of Mrs. Andrew Young, relict of the late Mr. Andrew Young, of Wellington. Both were for many years among the best known Wellington residents. Sho is survived by seven of her family—four sons, Fred, John, Frank, all now resident in Australia, and Albert Young, of Christchurch; three daughters, Mrs. George Bowker, of Timaru, Mrs. G. Dailoy, of Christchurch, and Mrs. Eobt. Atkinson, of Karori. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. T. Levett, who returned by the Remuera last week, motored to Kiwitea yesterday. Mrs. T. H... Frater, Auckland, and her little son accompanied 1 them. Mr. ad Mrs. M'Kellar (Ohariu) are staying with Mrs. Watson, Wellington Terrace. For Face Mnssaftc, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Rolles(ons's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shads a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambton (Juay.*