SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2778, 24 May 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Soldiers' Room Fund. Tho lion, treasurer (Mrs. Henry Hall) of the Soldiers' Itoom Fund acknowledges the receipt of the following donations:— Mr. Norman Kirkealdie, JJ2O; J. Myers and Co., >C 5; "G.E.P.," £b; J Irs. C. 13. Kncli, dGO; part proceeds of lecture given by tho Kev. 11. Wilson at Khandallah (per Jliss Pliruiuer), ill 3s. 3d.; Mrs. Morris, Rarotonga, JB1; also tho following monthly subscriptions: Dunedin Patriotic Society, «£5; Mrs. .T. Kirkealdie, J32; Miss lviricoaldie, .£2; Mrs. L. Blnndell, Mrs. S!adden, and Mrs. Herdman, «£1 each; Miss Francis, 2s. fld. Economy at Home. A Melbourne girl, writing from London, says'"livery week we see on one sido more signs of personal economy, and on the other we have every opportunity of noticing new extravagances. Those who are taking • care of their pence, in accordance with tho request of the Chan-, cellor of the Exchequer and other persons in authority, are those. ordinary, everyday people who daily go in and out of the city on business. There is also a noticeable restraint among the moneyed classes, but artisans and those who work in. factories are spending pounds, shillings, and pence in a most rc-ckless fashion. Wages are higher, than they have ever been, and work there is for everyone, consequently many women' who two years ago used to consider the best 'way to lay out a shilling are now spending, pounds, without a thought that this state of affairs cannot last. One of tho now posters is interesting, for it makes a direct appeal to women. It is issued by the National Organising Committee for War Savings, and is worded, 'Don't Buy New Clothes Needlessly.' I am told that the-'eft'cct of'these few words is quite wonderful. They nro said to be materially influencing the sale of extravagant forms of hats, boots, shoes, and stockings, as well as actual garments. It is owing to the National Committee for War Savings that the use of motor-cars for pleasure has been considerably curtailed, and tho reason, given for the necessity for such retrenchment is not only that money should be'saved,-but that labour employed in the olothing and motor trades should bo set free."—"Argus."How Berlin is Faring. Miss Madgo Lessing the Anglo-American oomedienne, reached England recently after a nine weeks' stay in Berlin, where she was settling her private affairs. For several years before the war she was the "star" of the Metropol Theatre in Berlin, "London reminds mo for all tho world of Berlin," ahe said to a "Daily ilail" representative, "so far as its external gaiety and apparently abundant prosperity are concerned. Only, of course, I find ji. lot more butter on my plate here! If . Derliu is a fair criterion, there's no such thing as 'the pinch of war' in Germany. There are pleuty of able-bodied men about, and more money in circulation (all paper, of course) than ever. Tho theatres aro in i>ositive clover. "Leiiar's war operetta., 'Tho Star Gazer,' is being played, and Leo Fall,.who wrote 'The Dollar Princess/ is producing, with enormous success, a musical play called 'The Empress.' Managers are paying artists full salaries. For many pieces it is hard to buy 6eats. • That's just like London, I hear." "How about Verdun?" Miss Lessing was asked. "They know the losses are frightful, but they hope to broak through, and be.lieve they, havo won so far. I think there is far less general confidence in victory than a year ago. Everybody longs for peace! Certainly they know they cannot gain the.crushing victory they used to dream about."

- Asked for some typical symptoms of German conditions, Miss Lessing said: "In a big shop nowadays yon. cannot havo your parcel tied with string unless the purchase is t worth at least 3s. Imagine, too, riding in .toxicals' whoso tyre's have been seized for tlio Army, and which bump along on the rims of the wheels! Private cars have vanished. Apparently the Germans aro getting Very 'inadequnte' news'about England. Goodness knows, I expectod to find things here on the verge of ruin. I thought we wero done for. "Many . high-class Germans whom I know disapprove of Zeppelin attacks on sleeping. English towns. Tho feeling of hostility : towards England is not nearly so intense among the people as it used to be. ■ . "I'm glad to be hack. There is not a messago I can bring more important than to assure my English friends that, as far as I can judge, the Germans are still far from smashed." ' The marriage took place in the Papanui Church, Christchui'cli, on Monday, of tho Rev. Hai-old Williams, vicar of St. Mark's, Opawa, and Miss Ethel Martin, second daughter of Mr. G. T. Martin, Christchurcli. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. H. Williams, sen., father of the bridegroom, and he was assisted by the Bev. H. Orhell. Miss Alice Martin was bridesmaid, and Mr. H. G. Martin gave his sister away. Tho following contributions to tlio Coyntess of Liverpool Fund have been received at the Town Hall during the past week:—Orua Wliaro, 10 pail's h.k. socks; airs. Baumgart, 4 balaclavas, 1 pair socks; Ohau Branch Ited Cross Society, 3 pairs socks, G balaclavas; Te lloro School, 12 handkerchiefs, 8 feeders; liaetihi Ladies' Patriotic Guild, 3 balaclavas, 2 pairs socks; Mrs. M'lntyre, 2 pairs socks; Ormondville Ladies' Patriotic Committee, 5 pairs h.k. socks, 2 pairs machine socks; Miss Hector, 1 balaclava; Mrs. Hancox (Ngaio), 1 balaclava; Mrs. liamsey (Ngaio), 2 pairs socks; Two Ladies, books for camps; L.E.S., 3 pairs socks, 1 pair iiiittons, 1 balaclava; G.I'.S. Lodge, 7 pairs socks, 2 balaclavas; Mrs. L. islcliolson, 5 balaclavas; Mrs. Sym'e, camphor bags; Miss Coates, 2 pail's socks; Wallaceville School, 2 pairs socks; Mrs. N. Matthews, & pairs socks. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Hope Armstrong, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Armstrong, Ashbui'tofl, .Canterbury,-to Sergt. Harold George Eovell, youngest son ot Mr. Henry Lovcll, Auckland, late of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England. Sergt. Lovcll is one of the returned An'/.ncs, jiving been a member of the Main Expeditionary Force, .and was wounded at Quinn's Post. He is at present in tho Pay Office at the' Foathcrston Military Camp. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs. Eolleston, Hair Physician and Toil&t Specialist'(qualified London and Paris.) "E.H."—Dandruff is curable, though liable to a relapse. It frequently returns when the health becomes deteriorated. I find Virginian Scalp Food (price 3s. (!:!. and Gs. Od.) the most efi'ective and permanent remedy, used in conjunction with "Caloo" Shampoo Powders, (id. each.

"Sufferer."—Poor circulation is generally tho cause of chilblains. Exorcise and massago of affected parts is good, and equal parts of sonp, liniment and belladonna mixed should bo applied if unbroken. Avoid extreme 1 cnt or cold. Mrs. Jl.R.—Your hair is no doubt ruined by the various hair stains you havo applied. It is always,- advisable to continue using the same dye, and if possible have it stained in the first place by an expert. Your best plan is to cover the hair with a toupee in front until Hie discoloured hair grows off. You will then bo able to show your own hair in its natural colour. I'm sorry that I cannot advise' another hair stnin until the hair has been properly treated for it. Correspondence invited. Further replies by letter. 256 Lambton Quav.— Advt.

News that will siive much mending—A splendid range of Boys' 'JVeed Shorts, just opened up, 3s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I malm a specialty of. Packed ami forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vioe-R-egal Florist, 3G Willis Street. —A dvt.

The Salvation Army Home League,

Dr. Margaret M'Cahon was the speaker nt the meeting of the Homo League on Thursday last. The doctor's address on "Children's Ailments," with special reference to infantile paralysis, was listened to with great appreciation and profit by the ladies present. Useful replies were given to various questions. Dr. M'Cahon has kindly promised to address the league again in the near future, and so contribute to an cxcollent and varied programme vhicli has been arranged. Miss Una Carter will, in. this connection, give a gas cooking demonstration on Thursday next, at 2.30 p.m., in tho Citadel, Vivian Street, by tho kind arrangement of the Wellington Gas Company. All interested, whether members or nonmembers, are heartily invited to attend this and other lectures and demonstrations. Oversea soldiers and nurses were guests at a matinee at the Lyric Theatre, organised to raise funds lor the upkeop of tho olubs and hostels designed for tho u«9 ox men of the oversea Dominions, and to provide vehicles for their conveyance thither on their arrival from the front (writes a London correspondent on April C). The sum of .±!450 was obtained. The programme was opened by Miss Itosina liuckmann, with tho National Anthem, which she sang with great fervour and iine effect. Tlw Royal box was occupied by Princess Eoulse, Duchess of Argyll. This week Hurse Mary Mackenzie took a party of New Zealand soldier patients to a matinee, and they were afterwards entertained to high tea by • Lady Mackenzie at Regents Court (writes a London correspondent on April 0). Lady Mackenzie was assisted by Mis 9 Mackenzie, Miss Palliser, and othors.. Next week Nurse Mackenzie will take another party to a theatre, and they will be similarly entertained. According to recent news from London, Nurse Agnes M'Millan. (Miltbu), Q.A.I.M.N.b'., who went to Franoe at tho beginning of 1915, is staying at Hainpstead, and Miss.Toinbe (late matron at Mt. i'clix; is with her. Those new Silk' Bag Mounts in dainty silver designs are only to bo had at Itowland's, the jeweller in Manners Street. Small balls 7s. 6d.,. large 12s. 6d., post free. These bags. are all the rage in Melbourne and Sydney, and are so easily crocheted.—Advt. The girl with the delicately soft cheeks, soft supple ftngera, and smooth white arms a'ud hands, is the girl whose skin suffers most from the effects of heat and wind. But sho need not be concerned as .to her beauty being impaired. "Sydal"—a softening, soothing, refreshing emollient—will quickly restore her skin to its original chnrin and beauty. Price 25., at all chemists, and stores.—Advt.

'A Soldiers' Appreciation,' ' • Mrs. Townsend, who is in chargo of the packing of the special gift parcels department of the Countess of Liverpool Fund a,t the Town Hall, has received the following letter from a New Zealand soldier stationed, at Giza, in response to the committee's card which is always inserted in each parcel that is forwarded to th's front:—"l received with much appreciation the parcel which was sent accompanied by others from the ladies of Wellington. It gives me mnoh pleasure to think that 60 many people who cannot tako part in the actual warfare uro putting so much energy in the comforting tif the troops abroad. I sincerely hope that in the new campaign; the New Zealand boys will fill the expectations of the people of New Zoalaiul who aro working Bo hard for us. Thanking you again for your time and energy that you and the committee have- spent,—H. D. M'Donald, •2nd Canterbury Regiment, 2nd .Battalion." On 'March 27, at St. Mary Abbott's Church, Kensington, London, the marriage took place very quietly, on account of the war, of Robert Woodhouse, Ma-chine-gun Section, 18th Infantry,. Australian Imperial Force, to Miss Mary -Frances Walton, .daughter of BrigadierGeneral F. J. Anderson and Mrs'. Anderson, of 1 Trebovir Road, Earl's Court.. The bridegroom formerly resided in New Plymouth, and is the son of the late Mr. George Woodhouse. The ceremony was performed by ' the Rev. / Prebendary Somerset E. Pennefather, vicar. Nurse N. J. Sullivan, of (N.Z.), who came to England in January for military nursing, is now at the. NewZealand Hospital. Walton-on-Thames. Sister Annie Haraann, of Dunedin ' and Picton. who arrived by the Devanha with a number of New Zealand military nurses Inst week, is at present -in a military nurses' hostel at R-eading, states the "Bri.tish Australasian" of March 30. Other members of. the party have been sent to military hospitals at Colchester, Nottingham, and Birmingham. The Matron of'the Wellington Hospital des.ires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a basket of clothing. from the Two-Garment Society. , Harata Wahawalia; a noted chieftainess and widow of the late Major Hopata Wahawaha, . N.Z.C., M.L.C., has died at Waiapu. Major 'Wahawaha was one of the body of brave and; loyal chiefs who assisted the Europeans in the; early days of colonisation, and took ' a prominent part in" the suppression of the Hauliau rebellion. The chieftainess accompanied her husband through all his difficult campaigns, and since his death has lived within, sight of his tomb, by the Government at IVai-o-Matatini,' over the site of the ancient pa, To Puputa, overlooking, the Waiapu Valley Although 90 years of age, the late ohieftainess was in. full and clear possession of all her facul-' ties up to the time of her death. Her nearest of kiii is her nephew, Paratene •Jfgata (the Hon. Mr.' Ngata, M.P. for ■Eastern Maori) .; ''/ . .

The lady under discussion you may be assured had.a good complexion and beautiful hair.' Why, because she had had treatment from Miss llilsom, who teaches individual home treatment 60 that all may attend themselves : in their - own , homes. There is no difficulty in learning, so • simply is the treatment illustrated and explained:-'.' Treatments, from .£1 Is.; con-. ■ sultatiou free. / Sole distributor, of the latest and the mode of to-day, viz., Parisian. Bloom (Fraich6ur, Paris, reg.), 3s. 6d. a; . box; and Parisian Lip Food ("Levrelene," reg.), 2s. Gd. a jar. All hairwork, perfect' match and texture guaranteed. Miss Mil-. Bom, 91 Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Advt. W.F.C.A. calls".public., attention to the - *ery exceptional merits of "No Rubbing'. Laundry Help," for washing all clothes clean without rubbing or injury. , Is. per ! package; ,£2O guarantee.—Advt. '

Ambulance Tram. Quito the newest thing in connection witlx th» transportation of returned soldiers was seen when the Karoola arrived in Sydney last week with WO soldiers from the front, states the "Sydney Morning Herald." It - was a train-ambulance. Tho Tramway Department is to ho congratulated. I'roin its own'workshops at Randwick has beon turned out two fiuo stretcher-carrying cars, 'lhere aro two tiers, as with railway-sleeping berths, so that each car can carry eight stretchers. Tho mechanism of the undergear of the cars has been specially constructed to reduce tho vibration when travelling on tho rails to a minimum. .By these means it is claimed that there will bo a great deal less vibration than in any other method of ambulance stretcher-bearing. This Red Cross ambulance tram made its first trip from AVoolloomooloo Bay to liaiuliricb, carrying eleven sick soldiers from the Karoola. The stretchers rest, on solid springs, the four handles fitting firmly Into a sort of rowlock at eaoh end. For Belgian, Women and Children. cf Feilding, who lias done a large amount of work in association with a Feilding committee in forwarding clothing to the poor in Belgium, has received the following letter of thanks:— "I do not like to thjnk tliat your generosity has gone so long unthanked, Dut because you have not been thanked in writing it does not mean that we liave not been very grateful in our hearts for all tho time, trouble, and expense which you have sacrificed for the poor of Belgium. The weather has been very bitter lately (February 27 the letter was written), and. it has been such a pleasure being able to relieve in part the suffering of these women and children who havo been left destitute, or had to leave everytning behind them. We are especially occupied with' the children, and clothe and feed about; 580 in a school organised in the outskirts of the town.: I wish that tlffisa who have received your gifts could write to you. 1 know they would gladly do so, but about here their language is Flemish, which unfortunately is unintelligible to the rest of the world.—T. Innes Taylor, the Belgian Canal Boat Fund, London." ; England in War-time, In the course of a letter written from England to a Wellington friend, the writer, in touching upon women's work in regard to the war, says: —"England at present is a study. I see refined and fragile girls of good breeding going to and from munitions factories, clad in overalls, their delicate faoea often smudged. It is inspiring; they tako it as a matter of oourse, each one full of a quiet infectious heroism. I see girls piloting huge motor lorries through the busy streets of Liverpool, Manchester, and London with a self-possession, confidence, and' skill that simply roots the uninitiated in wonder. I have seen a good deal of the British soldiers in training and have met many on furlough from the trenches.. Nothing too good can be said of them. Optimism and pood nature are the outstanding qualities when away from the fiont, and dogged courage in the trenches. Motor-cars for private or pleasure purposes have entirely disappeared. There is a certain, code of honour in relation to the curtailment of luxury and extravagance that no one can break."

The registrations at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel include the following:—Mrs. Haunan, Levin; Miss Hannan, Levin; Hon. .A. T. Ngata; Lieut. Gaifney; Mr. Forrester, WanganuiMr. J. Ross, Dunedin; Mr. H.. liyan, 'Auckland; Misses Milligan, " Greymouth; -Mr. Bennett, Kapiti. . A patriotic dance in aid of the local Wounded Soldiers' Fund was held at the Petone Oddfellows' Hall last evening, ami was well attended. A feature of the evening was an exhibition of the "Waltz Two-Step," . displayed by Private M'Coy and Miss Gratadge. The daintiest Silk Hose for Ladies is at Herb.- Price's, and Ladies are invited to call and inspect. Nothing better for quality and value.—Advt.

1 Red Cross Work. Miss Sybil Nathan, lion, secretary _of the Womon's Committee ol' the British lied Cross Society and Order of St. John (Wellington Branch), lnis received the following gifts at tho depot, in Mercer Street, during the past weetc:—S'-inson Ked Cross Guild: 4 ( J2 bandages, 2 dressinggowns, 'J tapod bed jackets, 1 helpless caso shirt, 12 treasure bugs, lit suits of pyjamas, 2 mufflers, 4 bed jackets, C uwler(lannels, 72 swabs, 1 chest protector, 0 pairs socks, 1 bundlo of old linen, 2 dozen pairs socks, -132 swabs, 5 liniii'lers, 0 books, 192 roller bandages, 12 pillow-cases, 14 sheets, 12 towels, 6 bed jackets, 18 face washers, 11 eye. bandages, 4 pyjamas. 35 shirts, 3 jug covers, 1 pair shirts. Mrs. Morrison: 4 pairs socks. Ohingniti Red Cross Guild: 8 pyjamas. Mrs. EamiW: Old linen. Levin and District ."Patriotic Society: 13 pairs socks, 7 balaclavas, 2 pairs bed socks,. 1 pair mittens, 2 feather pillows, 4 soldiers' ■ bags, 9G swabs, 38 many-tailed bandages, 31 head bandages, 3U eye bandages, 5G 3-inch roller bandages, 00 4-inch roller bandages, GO roller. bandages. Mrs. I'onsunby: 2 feather pillows. H. Waddell, Kelburii; 01<1 linen. Mrs. J. L. Marshall: 14 face cloths, 6 towels, G pillow-cases. "Nemo": Old linen. I-ied Cross Workers. AVaipuknr.au: 15 pillow-cases, i 4-inch bandages, 3 do'ien small bandages, 12 2-inch bandages, 5 hot-water bug covers, 4 scarves. 5 pairs Bocks, 1 pair slippers, 3 pair bed socks, 18 pyjama suits, 8 pairs mittens, 24 binder flannels, 11 treasure bags, books. Mr. Donkin: 2 parcels of calioo strips. Miss Kebbell: Old. linen. Mrs. W. It. Kebbell, aiid ladies of Masterton: 320 swabs, 781 roller bandages, 308 triangular bandages, G face cloths. Hutt Patriotic Guild: 20 pyjama suits, 5 flannel waistcoats, 50 roller bandagas. Mrs. MoagLevy: 2 pairs socks, 1 pair bed socks. Pupils of Paekakariki School, per Mi's. Cooper: 8j dozen eye bandages, 5 dozen handkerchiefs, \ dozen faco cloths, 1 parcel pieces for gun cleaning. Anonymous: Old linen. Mrs. Barltrop: 24 head bnndages, 100 roller bandages. New Plymouth Sub-Centre of British Red Cross: GO pillow-cases, 20 draw sheets, 19 sheets, 25 dusters, 30 diet cloths, 11 faco cloths, 13 pairs socks 18 eyo bandages, 8 khaki cotton shirts, 5 union shirts, _ 6 surgical cloths, 8 grey flannel undershirts, 2 bed jaclccts, 19 pyjama suits, 740 swabs, 23 T. bandapes, 127 roller bandages, 45 abdominal packers, 10 manyrtail bandages, magazines and books. Mrs. H. J. Grntton: 4 balaclava caps,' 2 pairs mittens. 1 scarf.i Mrs. Finch: 2 pairs socks. Mrs. Cnssidy, per Mrs. Barltrop: 13 dozen walking sticks. A.C.C.: 4 face cloths, 3 mufflers.

Miss Sybil Nathan, hon. secretary of I'lie Women's Red Cro?s Committee, vrishes to draw tho attention of the different Red Cross guilds and sewing parties to the fact that her committee has 'need of, and will be grateful for, pyjamas, day shirts, ■ undervests, underpants, dressing-gowns, and old linen—all these, garments to be suitable for hot climates. The oommittee at the Central Depot pack twelve cases of garments (not counting bandages and old linen) every ( week, so it is hoped all interested in Red' Crags work will do something to help in keepinj up the supplies that must be V'- J - fo--nnl to Efrypt sind Ensland. The Women's Committee of the -British Red Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington- Branch) sent away last week to the British Red Cross Depot in London 30 cases of hospital eauipment, contain-, ing the following :—320 pyjamas, 535 towels, 140 dayshirts, 105 undershirts, : 240 walking-sticks, 600 fae*> cloths, 8S hospital shirts, 410 surgical dressings,. 180 swabs, ,3569 roll bandages. 1055 triangular bandages,. 757 feeders, 75 nairs sheets, 100 draw sheets, 153 pairs, slippers. 500 handkerchiefs, 68 cholera belts, G5 bed socks, 90 bed jackets, 200 hand-knitted socks, 70 underpants. Miss Sybil Nathan acknowledges veceipt of the proceeds of a concert which was wganiscd at Worser Bay by Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Ronntree, and the' Misses Paul, in njd of the New Zealand Branch of the British Bed Cross. The-contort brought in ,£G 7s. fid., to which was added a donation of £3 12s. 6tl.' to make it Teach tho ■sum of .£lo—a very welcome contribution '\i Red Cross Funds. ' Blow at the. Toilet Table.' : Severe restrictions are. to be imposed j'i the sale of glycerine, states the "Daily ■fail." Chemists henceforth will not be ■We to obtain fresh supplies unless they, give a .written. guarantee, to. dealers.that it will only bo'used for-preparing medicines, and .they will not sell it over the'counter unless ,it is; ordered by a doctor's prescription. It is not to be used as an ingredient of. any toilet prescription. Manufacturers of', glycerine are to ba iroiu supplying it to wholesale sealers unless the dealers give a written , indertaking to supply it only to cliem--1 its', who sign an agreement- to the above -■ft'Gct.

I'lie , reason for this : embargo is that :1m supplies of glycerine aro required for ■:h s production of explosives. Since there in) many substitute that can be used in vho place of glycerine, both for internal •isd and. in tho preparation of toilet irticles, the public inconvenience caused ">y -tho new conditions should not bo very great. Glycerine, a trihydric alcohol, can. bo obtained from most natural fatty bodies, <uch as lard. In the form of "dyna-, •nite" or "industrial" glycerine it is tho >>usis o£ many higli explosives.

DOBS SUPERFLUOUS HAIR MAR YOUR BEAUTY? The greatest humiliation, is suffered by women so afflicted. These growths maybe permanently destroyed with "KULDAH." This safe, sure, and simple remedy does not mark or burn the 6kin, and has no objectionable odour. Hair on tho face and neck gives one an unkept appearance, and it behoves every woman to use the best means at her disposal to completely destroy the growth. KULDAII is prepared trom the formula of one of the world's most noted skin specialists, and ,is guaranteed to destroy the worst growth. Price, 6s. 6d., from Geo. lleo, Chemist, Laiubton Quay, Wellington, or direct from "London Pkarmacal' Coy.; Auckland. Posted in plain sealed wrapper to any address, 3d. extra. (Send postal notes in payment).—Advt. ' Pads and gloves only came into uso in cricket with the introduction of overarm bowling.