SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2703, 24 February 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Patriotic Cako Room, Tho committee of the Patriotic Caka Room desires to acknowledge with thanks contributions from the following donors:—Messrs. Firth, Smitton, Adamsou, Findlay, Askew, Badham, Herdman, Hamilton, W. Gavin, Dixon, narrower, Jas. M'Lean, Elder (Waikanae), Hayes, Finch, Henry, Palmer, Hamer, Isaacs i. 'Taylor, Hurst, J. Williams, G. Didsbury, Liddle, R. Ai'ilson, G. Fulton, A. AY. Young, C. Richardson, E. Blundell, Misses Cameron, Turloy, M'Menamcn, Gear. M'Kollar, Didsbury, Wheeler (L'), Paterson, Saunders, Chalmers, O'Connor, Jacobseil, Focke, Kernot, Turner, Von Dadelszen, AVest, Chapman, Sidey, Macintosh, Messrs. Firth, Erskine, and AVhitcombe and Tombs. For the Sick and Wounded in Egypt. Mrs. Barltrop desires to acknowledge the following Mrs, F. Smith, 2 pairs bed sox, 2 pairs mittens, 1 cap; Marton Patriotic "Workers, doz. pyjamas, 82 shirts. 67 singlets, .27 underpants, 1$ dozen caiico shirts, 13 jackets, 9 doz. handkerchiefs, 2 dressing gowns, 1 coat, H waistcoats, -1 pairs bed socks, 2 doz. socks, 19 pillow slips, 8 caps, 15 bags, 8 pairs knee caps, 32 towels, 1 coat, 2 pairs trousers, 4 pairs slippers, 4 mittens, 5 mufflers, 4 washers, 2 belts, 1 sweater, 80 doz. roller bandages, J3 eya bandages, 17 many-tailed do., 41 triangular do., 27J doz. swabs, old linen; | Ohingaiti Workers, 52 towels, 8 'sheets) ! 3 doz. slips, 1 doz. pyjamas, D night shirts, 2 nightingales, 1 bottle sweets, 2 handkerchiefs, 1 writing block, 1 cap,' 1 scarf, 1 block soap, 169 roller bandages, 5 many-tail do.; Mrs. C., 1 cap; Miss Nancy Lee, 1 scarf j Mrs. H., 3 bags, 2 belts; Rata Sewing Guild, 6i doz. towels, 14 sheets, 9 pj'jamas, 1 cap, 2 night shirts, 1 jacket, 4 scarves, 2 pairs mittens. 4 doz. handkerchiefs, 2 pairs socks, 2 doz. slips, 79 roller bandages, 4 rolls gauze, 91b. absorbent cotton, Sold shirts for Infectious Diseases Hospital; Foxton Girls' Guild, 95 rollors, 134 swabs, "TO many-tail bandages, 10 pairs pyjamas. 5 operation gowns, 8 caps, 5 pairs socks, 4 pairs mittens, 4 washers, 1 waistcoat, 5 jackets, 2 pairs underpants, 1 foot eovcr, 4 nightingales, 51 handkerchiefs, 1 knee cover.

The "Charloy's Aunt" Club. A social evening in connection with the "Charley's Aiint" Club was held in the club rooms in Taylor's Buildings, Courtenay Place, last night, and a very pleasant time was spent by members and friends. The chairman of the evening was Mr. Cavell. Songs, recitations, contributions by the club orchestra, and instrumental solos afforded much enjoyment, and a decided touch of novelty was added by the ventriloquist performances of Mr. C. M. Howard. Songs were sung by Mrs. Myers, Mr. E. J.. Hill, and Mr. W. W. Crawford. Mr Culford 801 l recited, Miss Durham gave a musical sketch, Mr. L: W. Hanlon a character sketch, and Mr. Moschini a clarionet solo. Mr. Manthel was the conductor of the orchestra, whose items were much enjoyed, and the accompanist of tho evening was Mr. Frank Thomas.

Dances with a Purpose. . No mention lias been made, I think, in the published accounts of the wonderlul work that is being done in fitting out our crippled soldiers and sailors with artificial limbs of an interesting device that is adopted to help the manned men over the transition period (states a writer in an English newspaper). It is well known that men who have lost a limb suffer from a variety of nervous complaints, which fi equently take the form of extreme aeprossion and dishcartenment. In spite of the provision of most ingenious ai tiheial limbs, in the perfection of winch very great strides have been made since the war, they cannot be convinced that they Hill ever lie fit for anything again. _ I am told that at ono well-known institution near London the plan is adopted of having dances periodically, at winch aTI the dancers are men who have been fitted with artificial legs and arms.- l'iie patieuts who have not got to the stage of being fitted with limbs ars uivitect to l oo '* 011 j it is said that they derive a wonderful amount of encouragement from the sight, as it is very often difficult to tell that the dancers have not the use of tlioir own limbs. The limbs that are now bein* suppliol under the well-known fund over which the Queen presides are made of aluminium and fitted with ball bear, tngs, and are in every way a miraclo of ingenuity. New Zealanders in London. The great feature of the soldier's social lit© in London lias been his transformation into a club man (statcß a writer in the "Manchester Guardian"). There seems no end to the number of clubs started for his benefit. The colonial soldier is particularly fortunate, for all his womenfolk arc devoting themselves to \liis comfort. The latest club started is sX No. 3 Victoria Street, and is a very exclusivo concern for New Zealand soldiers only. It is beautifully furnished, and at the very ornamental bar soups, tea, and sandwiches are provided by New Zealand ladies. Following the example of the Y.M.C.A. workers in France, the ladies remain behind the counter, and do not, like the ladies of other colonial clubs, make it their business to entertain the soldiers personally. No women civilian guests are admitted. The promoters of other clubs, on the other hand, feel that tile RoldierH aro so confined to the society of men that they enjoy the opportunity of talking to women in what is their own home more than anything else. However, the point about this club )S ( -that it provides the New Zealanders, w'hose identity is in danger of being j merged with that of the Australians, with a club of their own. They had a house-warming, and a reception was given in honour of Corporal Bassett, the Now Zealand V.C.. who won * the Cross for the magnificent courage witli which lift ina&taincd under heavy fire telephonic communication between the headquarters and a most- exposed position 011 the hillside. Several other men ■ v/'ho had won the D.C.M. were also honoured guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Piko, of Sydney, are visiting Wellington, and are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Wallace, Halswell Street. Mr. and Mrs. \Y. Birch (Marton) are visiting' Napier. At present Mrs. Eollesfcou has one' of the largest and the most beautiful stock of Hair in the colonies. Every shade and texture can he accurately matched in hair of the best quality, which is guaranteed to keep its colour. This department has been considerably enlarged of late, and the services of a specialist in knotted partings and transformations has been secured, in addition to a largo staff of expert Ilairworkers. Switches, Swathes, Transformations, Toupees, Temple Waves, and Pin. Curls aro sokl at English Prices. Combings mado up by special hygienic process. 25G Lambton Quay.—Advt.