SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2630, 27 November 1915, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

In Aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. A very well arranged and well stocked bazaar, organised by the residents of Hiropi Street in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, was opened in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, yesterday afternoon by the Mayoress. That the cause is one which many people have at heart was shown by the way in which the bazaar was supported, contributions having been sent in from some of the country districts as well as from City residents.- The hall had been decorated with red,- white, and blue, and all the stalls likewise, while the same familiar colours -were embodied- in tho bouquet which was presented to tho Mayoress by little Miss M'Carthy, whose father is in the trenches at Gallipoli. / The chairwoman, Mrs.' Stone, and the secre-, tary, Mrs. Barkley, received Mrs. Luke, and after tlio customary appropriate speeches were made Mrs. Luke ana Miss Luko wero entertained at afternoon tea, al'etr which a tour of tho many stalls after which. a tour of the many stalls to be seeii at the bazaar were many and varied, and many people did their purchasing with a view to the coming Christmas-time. In charge of the Btalls were the following-.—Work stall, Mcadames Barkley, Young, Harford. Veale, Coombs, and Paterson; the doll stall, Mesdames Kingswell, Wilson, and Waters; produce, Mesdames Chambers, Luke, and Brooks; sweets. Misses Talbot, M'Carthy, and Farquhar; flowers, Mrs. Wills and helpers; fancy stall, Mrs. Montgomery, the Misses Montgomery (2), Mrs. Hodder, and the Misses Hoddor (4); raffle stall, tho Gentlemen's Committeo; miscellaneous stall, ■ Mesdames Morton, Walter Roberts, and Croraie; refreshments, Mrs. Nixoji, Misses Clark (2), ' and Miss BoclT: Christmas tree, Miss Townsend ' and helpers; bran tubs (part of the doll stall), Miss Kingswell; art union, the Gentlemen's Committee. During tha afternoon musical items wero played, and a grand march was performed by a number\of children, the little girls being dressed in white with ' sashes across their shoulders of the red, white, and blue. In the evening a concert, arranged by Mr. A. S. Pike, was given. The sale will be continued again this afternoon and evening, and at nine o'clock thero will bo an auction sale, conducted by Mr. Townsend. Miss Bland, has also arrangod an entertainment for the ,evening, in which a number of children will take part in tableaux and dances.

The Military Hospital Guild has been much indebted to the workers of the Island Bay, St, James's, and St. Thomas's Churches for their contributions towards the guild's quota for the ship Marama, particularly to those of the Island Bay Church, who have beenenergetically working at making the convalescent Euits which are to be sent to the soldiers in the hospitals.

Tho Wadestown produce stall to-day (Gallipoli Day) will be arranged at the corner of the Windsor Hotel, in Willis Street. Should it be a wet day the proprietors of the Empire Hotel have placed the empty "shop in their building at the disposal of the stall-holders.

Mrs. D. Caselberg (Mast-orton) is visiting Wellington.

St. John Amßulancß and Red cross Society. The St, John Ambulance Brigade and lved Cross Society wish to acknowledge tho following gifts:—Mrs. Bright, old linen; "A. Friend," 3 pairs sooks; W.G.T.U., per Mrs. Heyler, 3 face cloths, 2 balaclavas, 1 pair bedsocks; Master Albert Southeo, Tokonmru, 1 scarf; Mangawolta lied Cross Society, 14 suits of pyjamas, 17 shirts, 3 undershirts, 7 bedjackets, 12 writing companions, old linen, 18 faco cloths, 24 cap bandages, 6 triangular bandages, 12 roller bandages, gun-cleaners, 6 pillowslips, 4 sheets, 7 balaclavas, 5 pairs bedsocks, 2 body belts, 2 pairs mittpns, .2 writing pads, 1 pair slippers, o packets of cigarettes, <1 vests, 2 fracture jackets, 8 eye bandages, 6 facecloths; Mrs. 'Williamson, old linen; Mrs. J. Williams, 15 head bandages; Mrs. Parker, 1 jersey; Mrs. Yates, 12 roller bandages, old linen, writing pads and envelopes; Lands and Survey Office, calico for bandages; Hiwirua, -1 shirts; Miss Florence Tremewan, 1 pair mittons; Mrs. Francis, 3 caps; HalcombeStanway Red Cross Guild, -1 sheets, 241 pillow-slips. 198 triangular bandages, 85 roller bandages, 12 bundles of swabs. 210 towels, 41 fhco cloths, 8 suits or pyjamas, 15 scarves, 7 pairs bed socks, 9 pairs mittens ; 4-5 eye bandages, 1 pair socksj old linen, 3 head bandages, 37 day shirts, 18 undershirts, 13 pairs underpants," 8 pairs slippers, 3 feather cushions, inhaler, 2 caj«, 2 bottlos, 45 packets of cigarettes, 45 handkerchiefs; Mr. W. Kearney, per Mrs. W. B. Clark, bandage rolling-ma-chine; Hawera Nursing Division, old line®; Miss M'Master, 2 balaclavas. .

'A department for tracing missing relatives has been opened in connection with the Red Cross rooms in Christchurch, and has been placed in the charge of Mis 6 Todhunter. Since Saturday last Miss Todhunter has had a busy time, anxious relatives and friends Who. have been living in suspense for months having taken fresh heart and hope since one more channel of investigation in connection with missing soldiers has been opened. On Wednesday the first caller arrived before nine in the morning, and others arrived steadily throughout the day.

Members of the Mayoress' Countess of Liverpool Fund at the Town Hall are now busily engaged packing the Christmas presents for the men at Samoa. Each pared for each individual man will contain two shirts, two pairs of socks, cigarettes, and chocolate.

: Hostesses for the Soldiers' Room in Sydney, Street during the coming week are. as follow Sunday, Mrs. Jacob Joseph-and Miss R. Joseph; Monday, Mrs. Chatfield, Victoria League; Tuesday, Mrs. Gore and Mrs. S. Harcourt; TVednesday, Miss Coates and Mrs; Shirtcliffe; Thursday, Mrs. Mitford and Mrs. Johnson; Friday, Miss Fraser; Saturday, Mrs. M. Holmes and Mrs. L. BlnndelL

Protection of Women and Children. A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson presiding. There were present: Mcsdamos Ponsonby, Griffiths, Kirltcaidie, M'Laren,; and Winder, and apologies were received from Lady Stout and Mrs. Hoby for their absence. Accounts amounting to £4 2s. BJd. were passed for payment. Mrs. England was appointed collector for the society. A number of cases that had been investigated were reported upon, a satisfactory conclusion being arrived at in 6ome cases, while others are still being dealt with. « St. John Ambulanco Association Acknowledgments. The St. Joint Ambulance Committee at Belcher's Building, acknowledge tho receipt of tho following towards com-' pleting the No. 2 Hospital Ship equipment: —Mrs. Duncan, Hobson Street, 7 pairs bed-socks; Mrs. Mullany, 2 pillows (feather), old linen; Mrs. J. K. Hamilton, 3 towels, 1 doz. handkerchiefs, 1 pair. pyjamas; Mrs. J. R. Stansell, 13 face washers; Mrs. Gordon, Posonby, 1 doz. khald handkerchiefs; Daniel and Reggie ■ Thomas, Hawcra, 8 handkerchiefs; Mrs. Bartlett, Cross Creek old linen; Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. C. Tonks, Manutahi; 2 feather pillows, 2 blankets, 1 doz. hot-water bottles, 2 balaclavas. Per Mrs. Foyster, Hawera, 6 pairs h.k. socks; Misses J. and A. Troup, 3 face cloths, 2 surgical socks, 1 pair h.k. socks. Per Mrs. ' Gilford Moore, Wariganui, 45 pairs pyjamas, 44 singlets, 36 pairs undeipants, _ 11 bed jackets. 7 nigthingales, 62 pairs day socks, 50 pairs bed socks, 32 pairs slipshirts (day), 12 doz. handkerchiefs, 14 balaclavas, 12 jug covers, 3 packets cards, 60: face washers, 74 towels, 80 books, 12 cushions,' 6 dressing gowns, 22 foatlier pillows. G3 sheetsl2 quilts,. 41 'draw sheets, 72 pillowslips.

Red Cross Tea. ' Mrs. Foss, of Hamua, was hostess) at the Red Cross tea on Wednesday afternoon. There was a Rood attendance. The method of expenditure of funds wag discussed, and it was decided to purchase material which will be made into garments by the ladies who attend the afternoon teas.' A competition was won by Mrs. Hobbs, who is hostess next Wednesday. - Contributions to the Btall for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund in Routh's Buildings are acknowledged as follow by Miss Cooper and Miss Moss: —Mrs. Archibald, Miss Davies, Mrs. F. Seed, Mrs. Keeling, Miss Skerrett, Mrs. Chapman, Miss Hutchen, Mrs. Algar Williams, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Bristow, Mrs. and Miss Ewen, Miss Darling, Mrs. Gooder, Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie, Mißs Atkin-c-oii, Mrs. Shine, Dr. Webster, Mrs. Weston, Miss Webster, Mrs. John Kirkcaldie, Miss : Ina Nairn, Miss Edith Wil- . liams, Mrs. Aeplet, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Smith, Mrs.'Alick Williams.' ■ Included in the visitors staying at . Hotel Braebuvn, Wanganui, during the week are: —Mr. and Airs. A. Wilkio (Melbourne), Mr. and Mrs.' Connor '(Nelson), Misses E. W. Smith and Harding (Marton), Mrs. Howley (Palmerston | North), Miss Hilgendorf (Blenheim), Mr. J. Cassidy (Hastings), Mrs. E. George (Wellington), Mr. H. W. Simmonds. (Auckland), and Mrs. N. ,H. 1 Jack, Misses Russell and Miss Robinson ! (Wellington).

A garden party and furnishing tea js to bo held in,the.grounds of Mrs. Martin Kennedy, Salamanca Road, this, afternoon,' if fine. Easy approach may be obtained by means of the Kclburn car. The Natives' Association's band will play, and many interesting entertainments, notably an exhibition of conjuring skill, will add to the general entertainment. Tea will be dispensed during the afternoon. All visitors are requested to bring with them some item of furniture, great or small, to help the, hostel, [f tlio day .is wet the function will be carried cut, in St. Patrick's Hall, Boulcott Street.

A. Noto of Contrast—Eighteen months and eighty years were the ages of two clients in Miss Milsom-s Eooms, Same time, eame day. The former: wondered why, tho latter marvelled at—yet eaoh treatment was very beneficial and satisfactory. It should be realised that it is natural for hair to crow' as. long* as lito lasts, aiid most unnatural for it to. cease .doing bo at any stage; and it iß,impossible to. keep'hair at its be«t except" by propei treatment..' Consult Miss :Mil.som, She. treats and. teaches the, true massagj of the had. and imparts to clients sufficient knowledge that they can carry, 0:1 hei> treatment in thear own homes. _ Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, '91 Willis Street' (4 doors past "Evening Post"). /Telephone 014.—Advt. ' ' . . ' • When next you' bake soones, rolls, or cakes, use SHAKLAND'S Baking Powder —and'watch them rise! Costs less than others—worth more.—Advt.

The Patriotic Cake Room. The Patriotic Cake Room in aid of tho Wounded Soldiers' Funds again did excellently yesterday, practically tho whole of tho supply of calces beinjr sold and tho sum of £10 being taken. Cakes of all kinds had been sent in, as well as scones, home-made bread, and sweets. Contributions are very gladly welcomed, and many women might perhaps bo able to help ifj when making cakes for their own household, they made just_a littlo extra to send to the . Patriotic Cake Room in aid of a cause which everybody must be anxious to help in some way or another. Military Hospital Guild and the Red Cross. At the meeting of tho Military Hospital Guild, which was held in tho Mayoress' room at the Town Hall oil Thursday morning, the proposal was made that the guild should be formed into a branch of the British Red Cross •Association. Subsequently the Mayoress (Mrs. Luke), on behalf of the guild, discussed the matter with His Excellency the Governor, Henderson, and Lieutenant-Colonel Valintine, who ga\ ® every encouragement to tho suggestion. At the meeting which was held yesterday morning to still further consider the matter, tho guild decided to carry the proposal into effect, a decision that was immediately carried out, and from now it will be known as the MilitaiT' Hospital Guild Branch of the British Red Cross Association. It was furthermore decided to call a conference early in December of all tha societies or organisations working for tho soldiers m the Wellington' Military Area, for tlio purpose of inviting them to jom the Red Cross, so that all might co-operate and make their work still more effective, and possihly more extensive! One or the advantages which will be gained bj' forming themselves into a branch of the Red Cross will be that if it is possible to do so preference will at all times bo given in the forwarding of Red Cross supplies to wherever they might be needed. ' '

The animal Horticultural Show, -usually held in St Thomas's Hall, Newtown, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday week, December 8 and 9. The proceeds on this occasion are for patriotic purposes, as thoy are to be devoted for the benefit of St. Jolin Ambulance Brigade and Bed Cross Depot (Nathan s Buildings) l\md- for Comforts for our Wounded Soldiers and Sailors. Entries for the show close on Tuesday evening, December 7. Schedules are obtainable from all seedsmen afld from the secretary. The schedule is a comprehensive one for all amateurs, both adults and children. Special prizes are being donated.

The matron, of the Hospital desires to acknowledge the following gifts:— For sick, and wounded soldiers—Eggs, jelly, soup, and cake, Soldiers' Comforts Guild; cake, Mcedames K. Iyitkcaldie, Joseph, Cameron, Jacobs, Finch, Miriams, Natives' Association, Miss Kirkcaldie; lemons, Miss MacGregor; magazines, Mr. Palmer; jelly, Mkv Foote, Mrs. Joseph Joseph, Mrs. Pitchett; fruit,, egcjs, cigarettes, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Maxwell; eggs, cakes, biscuits, some residents of Ballance; flowers and cakes, Mrs. Ledger, M. and A. Jackson, Mr. Gibson; chair for military ward, family of late Mr. Henry Wrigley (per Mrs. Luke).

Mrs. David A. Hamilton, Kelburn Leaves to-day on a .visit to Napier.

In connection with the championship of the Wellington Girls' College sports, the rail-oft between Gladys Leys and Violet Staples took place , during the week, and resulted ill a win for the former. Mrs. Firth, honorary treasurer of the Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges tlio following contributions Mrs. J. M. M'Rae, £2 25.; Mrs. Hiley, £2; Mrs. J. W. Black, ss. (for November); Mr. E. D. Bell (November), and Mrs. J. Myers (November). 155.; Mrs. C. Baillie (November and December), £2 25.; Miss J. N. Evans, £1 Is. For hospital ship equipment, per Mrs. Pnrdy: Mrs. J. Barton, £1; Mrs. Burke, 10s. 6d. One of the most capable lady riders in tlio Dominion,' Miss D. Keith, of Ashburton, had a narrow escape from serious injury -when.riding in the event for best jumper, steeplechase.style, at the Christchuroh Show. Her .mount, baulked "at the rail jump, and Miss Keith wag thrown right across the obstacle, whore sho lay for some, moments. It was thought ;tbat her back must be broken, but to .the surprise of .everybody she rolled off, quicluy 1 jumped to her feet, and before the crowd had recovered from its astonishment : was in the saddle again; and'put her horse over the jump. MissiKeith was loudly applauded by the public for the'plucky manner in which she regarded the mishap.

Tho many friends of tlie Young Women's Christian Association mil be interested in the following announcementsOn Saturday next tho last of tie popular health talks will bo given by Dr. Giesen at 8 o'olook. These lectures have been much appreciated, and a largo audience is expected for the last one of'tie season: On Sunday next all are invited t<? a service at 4.15 p.m., when' Mrs. M'Clay, wlio lias spent many years in India, • will give a missionary address. Tho close of the educational session is to be marked by a club and class demonstration 011 Monday night in tlie club rooms at 8 o'clock. Tho items include work done by tho Lyric, Knitting, Twenty-four Hour, and Oriental Clubs, also''a display by the Hearth Fire Girls and the work of the Ambulance and Elocution Classes. On Saturday, December .4, at the residence of the Hon. W. F. MaGsey, a. garden fete has been .organised for the purpose of helping the funds of the association. Full particulars'will be advertised during the coming week./ '

' Frbin-VaßOOUver-comes news of the wedding of Nurse Jessie Vancouver General Hospital, to Haddon. secretary to that institution. Nurse lieade will bo remembered "as a resident of Lower Hutt, and later of JBay. She. was .at ,one. time, cookin** instructress -at tlio AVcllington Technical School. At the time of writing Mr. and- Mrs. Haddou; were holiday making in Alaska.

Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Fitzherbort Terrace, will be glad to hear from those willing to help her with sweets to re sold at Miss Estelle Beere's dance recital to bo given at tho Grand Opera House on December 6, in aid_ of the wounded soldiers in the hospitals jn Cairo. Mrs. W. N. Hare, 117 Grant Road, will be glad of flowers for the same purposo. , Both ladies will ha at the Opera House at 10.30 o'clock on Monda.y morning to' rccoivo contributions.

The speoial course of Half Treatment for One Guinea at Mrs Eollestons comprises Clipping and Singeing, Massage, with Soalp Food. Shampooing, Hand and Vibro Massage» also a lesson in the style of Hairdressing, and adyioa on tho care and treatment of the hair. 208 Lambton Quay. Tel. 1599.—Advt. We havo at present a, fine «nd large assortment of Boys' and Youths Sports Suits, in browns, greens, light and ilaris: grey, etc.; at prices 20s to 40s. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street-Advt. Wedding Announcement—Beautiful roses and the ohoicest of flowers only are usod when designing wedding bououots. which I make a speciality of.. Packed and ■ forwarded through the Domwion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Flonste,-. 36 Wilha Street.—Advt. "lefisrs. Karcourt and Co. advertise a saio by auction of three freehold properties, ?n 7tbel-Smith Street, Karori, and 11talif Bay respectively. , Mr, H. Ernest Xeigliton. 183 Featherston Street, advertUw in thin mornings issue several suburban liowepfOT

Women's National Reserve. A meeting in conncction with tho Women's National Reserve was addressed in the Cliurc'li of England Schoolroom, Upland Road, Kelburn, yesterday afternoon by Dr. Platts-Mills. Li the course of lier talk, in wliicli she emphasised tlio important work for their country that women can do by fitting themselves to do mon's work while the latter aro awav in the firing-line, Dr. Platts-Mills told her hearers that in a short time the Women's National lieserve executive would be arranging for classes in Wellington, in which girls could, if they wished, ho taught typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping, as it was in clerical work that the women were

likely to bo most needed at first- in replacing men. These classes, it is understood, provide freo tuition to those who are members of the reserve. As examples of what was being done to fit women for tho work which lay in front of them, Dr. Platts-Mills instanced the fact that the reserve in Napier was sending girls to tho Technical School to learn oertain subjects, such as tho ones already mentioned. In Nelson Mr. Hyde had volunteered to teach women how to attend to fruit and how to prepare and pack it for sending abroad. His was a valuable offer, and had been much appreciated by the reserve. A committee was formed,' as up to tho present there had been no formal organisation at Kelburn, Mrs. Bell acting as. enrollinc officer, and later on a president will be elected. Our Napier correspondent telegraphs that the wedding took place in St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, yesterday I morning of Miss Cecilia Furniss. third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Furniss, of Hastings, to Private Leo. Heminßsoii, of Oiiga Onga.