RIDAY NIGHT IN TOWN

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2692, 11 February 1916, Page 3

RIDAY NIGHT IN TOWN

"Well, my dear," si'id Mrs. Barr, "it's a little cooler, to that's something, at nil events, by tno way, i was reading the other day that wo aro going .to have real war pictures from the lighting line soon/"' "I'm—l saw that, too," sain Mrs. Johnson, "1 suppose we'll see them at Shortt's in due course—they're very enterprising, to judge by their programmes. \\ e are going to have a. special treat tlicro toliighc—a big 'drama called "i'lio Whirlpool,' and a .very funny comedy called 'Jiuucation'—doesn't sound tunny that last one, but I hear thin, it's a scream." "We nut; seo 'The Coal King' next week—it staris on Monday, and I hear it is a splendid drama." "I look an old school friend to see tho pictures last week. She had never been ' before, as she has always been so short-sighted. I simply compelled iier to get a pair of glasses. We went along to Spear, the optician, in Willis Street, and she got a very nici. pair of Fit-U glasses. Then we went to the pictures, and you never saw such a change in a woman. .She was just like u child at its first, pantomime." "Hiivo you finished your jam-making yet:-" "Nearly. I don't quite know what to do about my bramble jelly, though. We are all so fond of it, and it is so very good for the children, too." "Oh, you need not worry about that, my dear. I have just been trying a pot ot Koberts's 'Jelly Bramble' that I got from the Wairarapa Farmers', on the Quay. They have just got in a stock of it, and it is perfectly delightful." "Really! Well, I'll get some to-day and tell you what I think of it. By the way, have you seen tho loveiy underwear that Lees and Church have on vieit just now?" "No. I haven't been up Cuba Street this week.", "You must come with me.to-day. I have some shopping to do there, and you can see for yourself—most dainty designs in camisoles, vests, and nightdresses. Oh! and while I think of it, my dear, I want you to have lunch at tho Saiiatariuin Health Food Cafe to-day." "Delighted!" said Sirs. Johnson. "We can vary the menu in such a number of appetising ways that one goes along quite curious about the experience of tasting a new dish. I like their system of arranging the dinner courses so that one gets the best combination of proper food, for that is a great help to digestion." 1 ''Have you seen the new Postillion Hat in Stamford's window this week? and the Tain o' Shanter? And the Welsh Hat?"' "No, not yet." "You want to see them to appreciate them.. I thought they were awfully smart. I must get you to try on the 'Postillion.' They have been getting in a fine stock of English hair, too, the very best. In fact, I saw quite a .big change in their showroom—all new season's goods." "While we are on the subject of hair, I must make a note to get a bottle of Galvin's Hairaid for Molly. You remember how thin her hair used to be, and what a different-looking girl she is now? Well, it was simply Hairaid, and constant, regular attention that did it, and although lve have settled Molly's hair troubles, yet I believe in keeping a bottle in the house as an occasional tonic, for anybody." "Oh, by the way, my sister's family are all going to be photographed at the Trevor Studios next week." "A lot of soldiers go there, judging by 'their framed exhibits. Now that the bright days are here I must get mine photographed, too. The Trevor Studios excel in child studies." , "Another item. I want to get a pair of shoes for my eldest girl, as a present. A nice pair of Goer's single-bar -white buck shoes at 17s. Gd. Of course I know her size and foot. I happened to look in Goer's window as I was coming down Majoribanks Street this morning, and the thought struck me. I saw such a nice pair of white button boots at 12s. Gd." "Oh, I want you to have lunch with me at the Tyrol Rooms, in Manners Street one day next week—say, Tuesday." "Delighted! 1 took my husband along there the other diy. They have « smoking "room there for gentlemen, and I think that must have been, the last little touch that captured him. Wo had such a nice lunch, too—three courses for a shilling." "My husband took me to supper there the other evening, and we quite enjoyed ourselves."—(Published by arrangement.) Mrs. W. F. Massey presided at a meeting of the main committee of tho Soldiers' Club, which -was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Wednesday morning. The report, which was presented by tho lion, secretary, Mrs. 0. W. Salinolnl, stated that the attendance at tho club was always good, and during tho Christmas and New Year holidays tho gymnasium was used, so large was tho attendance of soldiers'. A supply of fresh furniture had been purchased before Christmas, which added considerably to the comfort of the rooms. The general progress and appreciation of the ;lub had been most gratifying to the ifficers and members ■of the committee, ind to the ladies who have acted as lostesses during each month. Parents nid friends of soldiers who came from ither parts of the Dominion sometimes ;xpressed their practical appreciation of ;he comfort and kindness received there jy sending donations, and as the exjenses are large these have been ac:eptable. Votes of thanks were passed :o the House Committee and to the adies who maintained the club during -he holidays. Writing on January 5 from London, a correspondent states that the marriage takes place at an early date of Captain W. B. Ainger, F.R.C.S., R.A.M.C. (T.F.), of No. 2,Red Cross Hospital, R-ouen, and late of Sloane Street, London, to Miss Elsie Mary Williams, youngest daughter of the lato Mr William Williams, of Courts Heart, Briton Ferry, South Wales, aud niece of the Rev. John Williams, of St. John's Rectory, Canton, Cardiff. Capt Ainger is the son of the late Mr. H. J, Ainger, of Christchurch (N.Z.). On Tuesday the death, took place at Moroa, Grey town, of Mrs. Duncan Cameron, who with her husband was one of the early settlers of the Wairarapa. The deceased lady was the eldest daughter of 'the late slr. Archibald Gillies, of Otaraia, and was seventy-eight years of age. The wedding took place at Sb. Stephen's Church, Marton, on Monday, of Miss Hilda Mary Wilson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Wilson, Marton, to Sergt.-Major A. E. Ekstedt, New Zealand Field Artillery, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ekstedt, of Palmercton North. Tho Rev. Mr. Kitcat performed the ceremony. A well-attended meeting of women workers,. convened for the purpose of forming a Women's National Reserve, if considered advisable, was held in Hnstings on Wednesday afternoon. Lady Russell was in the chair. It was unanimously decided to form a Women's National Reserve, and a committee consisting of Mrs. Soring, Mrs. Ellingham, Mrs. de Lisle, Miss E. A. George, Miss Audrey Crosse, and Mrs. Doris Wellwood was appointed to enrol members, draw up rules, and arrange details for consideration at a meeting to be held at an early date. The proposal was supported by Colonel Goring. It was decided that all members of existing so. cieties, having similar objects, be ipso facto members of tho reserve.

A Rod Cross Shopping Day,

A novel method of raising money for t)ie Red Cross was arranged by some of tlie leading ladies of London society and stajjo just before Christmas (states an English p a per), llarrod's, the wellknown universal providers, handed over their immense shop for one day to the committee of the scheme, and tho consequence was that tho 120 departments were staffed with ladies who were kept busy all day. Tho goods were sold at cost price to tlie committee, who then made as much profit as ihey could, and the sales were supplemented by the disposal of articles which were contributed as to a bazaar. Lady Diana Manners, daughter of the Duke of Rutland, said to be tho most beautiful unmarried girl in England, caused tho sensation of tlie day by selling a diamond necklace for £1000 to a purchaser who was a stranger to herself and to her Assistant. The sports department was in the hands of the famous women tennis players, and Lsly French sold artificial flowers. Miss Marie Lolir took charge of the fancy ornaments, and Miss Gladys Cooper presided at the lace counter, and was so busy that it took five assistants all their time to wrap up parcels for customers.