OUR SOLDIERS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2570, 18 September 1915, Page 11

OUR SOLDIERS

ENTERTAINED IN THE TOWN HALL A PLEASANT EVENING A number of soldiers undergoing military training were entertained at tho Town Hall last evening by the Women s Patriotic Committee. The Mayor of the City (Mr. J. P. Luke) presided, and among those present were His Excellency the Governor, tho Countess of Liverpool, and' the Prime Minister (Right Hon. W. F. Massoy), and the Minister of Finance (Right Hon. Sir Joseph Ward). ( The reception tick the form of a "free and easy." Speeches were delivered, but the men were permitted to view them through blue clouds of cigarette smoke. The Mayor welcomed the men, and added a few words in appreciation of what New Zealanders had already done in the war.

Sir Joseph Ward said that it was very pleasing to see the men looking so'lit. Tho news recently received per medium of Lord Kitchener's speech was good, and an indication to the enemy that the British people were going to see tho affair through whatever-the cost. The Prime Minister (Right Hon. W. F. Massey) was accorded a great reception. Tie delivered a- brief but rousing speech, in which he first of all pointed, out that he had only quitted Ms Parliamentary duties for a few minutes, but took a great pleasure in being present for a while. He expressed pleasure because so many soldiers had accepted the invitation to be present. The women who had arranged the entertainment took a very great interest in the 6oldiers. To the men in Trentham. he would say that they were doing their duty, and giving a valuable lead to those who had ftot thought fit to volunteer. If a' man had family responsibilities, there was nothing more to bo said; but as to the other's, it was their duty- to go to the authorities and say: "When the Empire wants a mail, send me." Mr. Massey said that he was quite sure that tho advice he had given would bo accepted in the spirit in which it was uttered. Tho stalls held during tho evening were run under the following names: —Soldiers' Room, Mrs. Massey; Liverpool • Fund, Lady Kelburn; Hospital Guild, Lady Ward and Mrs. W. Nathan; Wadestown, Miss Marks; Lower Hutt, Mrs. A. Harris; Khandallah, Mrs.' H. Kirkcaldie and Mrs. Crump; Y.M.C.A., Miss' Low; St. John' Ambulance, Mrs. 3V. S. Moorehouse; Petone, Mrs. J. fi. Castle and Mrs. Wilkinson; Hataitai, Mrs. Murray; Eastbourne, Mrs. Kelly; Miramar,. Mrs. Townscnd; Y.W.C.A., Mrs. R. Pearson; Mayoress, Mrs. J. P.Luke. An excellent entertainment programme was provided.

.The Young' Women's Christian Association is celebrating its anniversary this year by an effort to raise money for-the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. The "Red Cross Anniversary" is to bo held in tho Concert Chamber of tho Town ■Hall on September 23. A programme has been carefully arranged, and promises 'to be excellent; tho main features being a display by tho Hearth Fire Girls, association ideals in statuary, and an original patriotic demonstration, composed by S. CJarko Johnson, with music sot by G. C. Greer, and produced for the first time on this occasion. ' Her Excellency Lady. Liverpool will be present. During tho'evening the salo of . souvenir programmes, badges, flowers, and sweets should considerably augment the funds.

The Rev. E. I. Sola, incumbent of St. Peter's, is to speak at ithe service held at. the Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street, on isunday. The lantern lecture by Mr. Denton on j "India," which was announced for September 18 at the Y.W.C.A., has been postponed till October 16. ■A' short timo ago three cases of clothes were dispatched to ,the headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Association at St. John's Gate, London, from the Wellington Nursing Division and the District Nursing Guild of St. i JoliA in Wellington, for the sick and wounded soldiers. Included on the list were some beautifully-made garments from ladies of Otano and Takarpau. The cases -contained about 250 articles, - which consisted of' pyjamas; nightshirts, day shirts,' hospital shirts, scarves, , bed socksj socks, bed- jackets, and blankets, lint,;face nightingales, cholera, belts, etc. ; Another large case of goods will be sent away shortly, probably to Egypt, for the use of the sick and wounded' New Zealand boys in the hospitals there. ■ Gifts of .flowers -to', the stall for the Wounded Soldiers' ( Fiind are acknowledged' by' Miss' Cooper and,' Miss Moss from Mrs;.,H. Froeman, Mrs. Cameron, Miss Godfrey, Miss Da'vies,' Mrs.' Waters, Mrs.'.W. Bidwill; Mrs.. Cook, Mrs. Marsddrf, - Mrs; Simcox, Mrs. .-Holme, Miss Tustin, :Miss Cowie, Mrs. Gooder, Mrs.. .Bybles,' . Miss! Ina Nairn, Mi's. George ." Pearco, . . Mrs. / Bourke, Mrs;, Reid, ./Miss \ Webster, . Mr. Weston,...Mrs.' Purdie, Miss. Sweet, Mrs. Vennell, Mrs. Broderick,-.Mrs. Bateson, Miss.- Bichardt, Miss .'.Best, 1 ' Mrs. Shaldors, ;Mr.s; Waldie,-Mrs.' Matthews, Dr. Platts-Mills; Mrs: Armstrong.

■i Mrs. Norman James (Masterton) is visiting Wellington." , ■ At;:last evening's '"meeting I of tie Lower .Hu'tt Borough Council Miss Lees, of Taita, was appointed librarian. To help'our, national cause, the Scottish Society .'arid the Pipb Band' of Wellington, are Riving conjointly a patriotic concert, in. tne Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on < Monday -next, 4n ■ which well-known, artists-will-.'taie .part, also an. interesting' lecture "will be Riven by Mr: .James;. Craigie,' M.P., on Scotand's bard "Robert- Burns/', the proceeds ot which .are in aid of (lie Wounded Sol•diers' Fund. ' The Practical. Care, of the Hair.—The hair is the most determining factor in a woman's .looks;, yet: many, a fine. head of . hair - has' been. spoil t .for.'' -yian t: of - attenfcion. • Such, apathy is ■ wroiigj' for the hair w one of woman's most valuable assets. • Now, to start, why not call on or write •Miss Milsom. She has two essential Lubricants that feed and nourish the scalp —one for those with dry and brittle lair, one for those with weak greasy hair (both 3s. jar). Directions sent as to the proper one to use for clients' homo treatment. This is the commencement to prevent falling hair and greyness, leaving the hair soft, glossy and thick with new growth. Then-there are further preparations highly recommended such as Shampoo Mixture, 2s. Gd.- bottle; Hair Cream, 2s. Gd. jar; Herbal Soap, Is. oake; Hair Antiseptic, 2s. fid. bottle; Hair Tonic, 3s. 9d. bottle.-Hairwork of every description. Combings made up. Electrolysis. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, ~ ;Y, 15 Street (4 door's past "Evening Post ). Telephone 814.—Advt. • "SYDAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient). Shaving is not always a pleasant operation, but if you uso a small ■ quanity of "SYDAL" before and after using the razor you will be surprised at the result; —Advt.

Fran-ant Violets, frfesh daily. Send your friends an artistic posy of violets packed in violet boxes, 2s. id.' and 3s. 6d. each; special fancy boxes of Freesias, Carnations, and choicest flowers, 55., Gs., 7s. Gd., and 10s. Gd., posted anywhere. Miss Murray, Yico-Regal Moriste, 3G Willis Street.—Advt. Typewriting machines, that print syllables of two mul three letters' by » suibw nt'easuro of tbe Sssj.U&Ve' bee» _pufc e& ihs market, "" -' •>