SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2747, 15 April 1916, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

St, John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society, Nathan's Buildings, acknowledge the following . gifts: Pihama Ladies' Patriotic. Guild, 13 suita of pyjamas, 1 pair pyjnma pants, 21 flannel undershirts; Mis. IS. 'iatcs, old linen; Kirkcaldie and Stains, material for slippers; Mrs. Andrus, 1 undershirt; Mrs. Francis, 5 balaclavas; Mangaweka lied Cross Society, 7 shirts, 14 suits of pyjamas, G undershirts, 5 bedjackets, '> nightshirts, 6 towels, 10 packets of writing material, 2 jars of Lemco, 4 dressing gowns, 2 small cushions, 143 roller bandages, 12 triangular bandages, 7 many-tailed bandages, 5 treasure bags, jam; Mr. J. W. AVallace, 1 "Alpha" sprayer; Mrs. Walker, 10 pairs slippers; Airs. Drew, 7 faco cloths, 1 pair .seeks; Dolly Innes, 13 eye bandages; the Hamua-Hukanui Ked Gross Committee-, 3 pairs socks, 3 pairs mittens, 3 balaclavas, 1 scarf, 1 pair bed socks, 5 jug covers, 39 swabs, 14 head bandages, 12 many-tailed bandages, 30 eye bandages; the Terraco School, 3 hot water-bag covers, 4 trea,Sure bags, 8 jug covers; No. 1 Stationary Hospital Committee, Napier, 25 suits of pyjamas, 3 knitted cardigans, 5 undershirts, 50 kit-bags, 10 hospital capes, 35 eye bandages, 50 . trcasuro bags, 24 tins of tobacco, 24 tins of tooth powder, 1 bos of soap, 12' lead pencils, 14 pairs. bed socks, 15 pairs socks, 7 pairs mittens, 140 roller bandages, 12 hospital shirts, 1 waistcoat, 19 shirts. 32 face cloths, 16 feeders, 24 medicine cloths, 1 parcel of jug covers, L box of cigarettes, 24 tooth brushes, 6 packs of oards, 72 handkerchiefs, 2 scarves, 1 pair knee caps, 3 foot .pads, ■70 triangular bandages; Kimbolton Red ' Cross Society, 25 pillowslips, 10 flannels, 16 face cloths, 5 suits of pyjamas, 19 sljirts, 2 packages of bandages, 3 pairs soqks, 1 bag of old linen. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge contributions for their flower stall in Rout-h's Buildings from Mrs. Gooder, Miss Dasent, Mrs.-Shine, Miss Cooke, Mrs. It. H. Wilson, Mrs.* .0, Wilkinson, Miss Marchant, Miss Jones, Miss Hutchen, Mrs. Lan Duncan, Miss Kebbell, Miss Skeri-ett, Mrs. A. Harper, Miss Edith Williams,. Mrs.: Harkucss, Mrs. Eolleston, Miss Ewen, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs.' Kirker, Mrs. , Pollen, Mrs. Brodic, Mrs. A'Deane, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Lane. Gifts for Sick and Wounded soldiers. The matron of tKe "Wellington Hos-. pilal acknowledges the following gifts for sick and wounde'd/'stildiers in tho Hospital:— V . ' Wellington -Branch' Bed Crtss Society and Order-of St..John: 12 rubber hot-water bottles/-1-2 Daisy'-' fly-killers, 26 nightingales,:; 33 hot water-bag covers, -3 doss; smts'-of. pyjamas, 15-blue blazers, parcel of old'linen. Soldiers' Comforts Guild ;'. Apples,tomatoes, pears, cake, jelly, fruit, eggs, - magazines.; Fruit: Motueka residents (12 cases), Mrs. C. B. Morison (2 cases), children of St. Thomas's Church Day and Sunday Schools and Harvest Festival (7 cases). Grapes: Mrs. P. Stewart, Mr. W. A. Waddell, Mrs. D. Finlay, Mrs. Cox, .Mrs. Page Howard, Mrs. Siinloy (Karori).- Oysters, cakes, scones, flowers, magazines: Sirs. Salek. ■ New Zealand Natives' Association: Fruit, flowers, cakes, pears, apples, lemonfc, "pastry, tomatoes, bananas. Magazines and papers: Mrs. Wharton, Mrs. Jacob Joseph. - Apples, sweets, and eggs: Miss Cameron: ' Apples, -vegetables, cake, fruit, mushrooms: Residents of Ballance. ' Beans: Mrs. Levin. Y.M.C.A.: Writing material. Biscuits: Mr. Snodgrass. Scones: Miss Patterson. Buns: Miss Hewitson. Flowers : Miss Price, Miss Fraser, Miss Marsclon,. Mrs. Mandell. Chocolate: Mr. Snodgrass. Eggs: Mrs. Brebin. Eight dressing-gowns: Day's Bay ladies. Flowers and . tomatoes: Miss Price. Cake: Mrs. Williamson. Jam:-' Mrs. Allan. Books: T\lr. -Chalmers. (Khandallah). . « ' ' toed Cross.Tea at Hamua. Mrs. W. Payne was hostess at a Red Cross tea, held at her. residence, on Wednesday last. There was a largo attendance, and a very busy afternoon was speiit by those present. The next Rod Cross tea will be held at Mrs. Parker's,' Hukaniri, on Wednesday, April 19.. Miss Speed (Hobson Street) has returned from a visit to Rotorua and Napier.

On .AVednesday the death took place at her late residence, Marjoribanks Street, of Mrs. Jeffries, wife of Mr. J. Jeffries. The deceased lady had been in comparatively good health until midday on Wednesday, when she was seized with a paralytic stroke shortly after mid-day, followed by /a second, her death occurring about four o'clock in the afternoon of ,tho same day. The lato Mrs. Jeffries' arrived in Hokitika from Victoria in the '60's, and until about eiyht years ago she lived 011 the. West Coast and fn , Nelson. Besides, her husbaud, Mr. J. Jeffries, of Wellington, she is survived by two daughters—Mrs. Torlbit, of Groymouth, and Miss Jeffries (Wellington). Of the sons, Mr., yilliiun Jeffries (Hokitika) and Mr. Ken Jeffries (Greymouth), are well known to West Coasters. One son is on active service, and two sons aro in the North Island. The late Mrs. Jeffries also leaves two brothers and a sister, who live in Victoria.

The monthly "at home," in connection with the W.C.T.U., was held at the residenco of Mrs. Wilson, Britannia Street, Petoue, on Wednesday. _ A large number of members attended, including visitors from town. A good address was delivered by. the Kev, Mr,. Stevenson, which was very much appreciated. Mrs.' Houldcr, from Wellington, also spoke." A song was sung by Mr. Hope, after which afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses. Votes of thanks wero heartily' accorded to all who had helped to make the afternoon pass so pleasantly . .

The monthly .meeting of the W.C.GYU. was held in the Clmrch of; Christ, Petone, on Tuesday, Mrs. Rowso presiding. A paper was read, sent by Mrs. Burd, delegate at the convention, introducing a patriotic scheme to raise money to liclij onr soldiers at the front. It was proposed tliat it be further discussed at the next meeting.

At present Mrs. Eolleston has one of tlio largest and the most beautiful stock of Hair in the colonies. Every shado anil texture can be accurately matched in hair of tho best quality,'which is guaranteed to keep its colour. This department lias been considerably enlarged of late, and tho services of a specialist in knoited partings and transformations has been-secured, in addition to a large staff of expert Hainvorkers. Switches, Swathes, Transformations, Toupees, Temple Waves, and Pin Curls are sold at English Prices. Combings made up by . special hygienic process.. 256 Lambton. Quay.—Advt.

Sleeping; Suits for Ladies are the vogue this, coming winter, and Herb. Price is showing a splendid range of charming designs and colourings. All Prices.—Advt.

Protection of Women. A meeting of the Society for tho Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday, Mrs. W. F. Ward presiding. There were present: Mesdaincs J. Kirkcaldie, G. Ponsonby, J. It. Glasson, W. A. Evans, D. M'Laren, Griffiths, Chatfield, and Miss Parlane. A large number of cases which had been investigated were reported upon, and assistance given. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks:—Warehousemen's Association, £2 2s. '; Wellington Bread Co., £1 os.; Mr. G. F. C- Campbell, 10s.; Gear Meat Co., 10s.; Mr, Barraud, 55.; Mrs. J. M. Richardson, 55.; Mrs. C. R. Smith, 55.; Mrs. Brandon, 55.; Mrs. AVright, 2s. 6d.