SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2779, 25 May 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Patriotic Cake Room. The committee of tho Patriotic Cako Room desiro to acknowledge with thanks gifts of home-made cakes, sweets, subscriptions, etc., from tho following donors:—Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mesdtunoa Smlttou, Bauham, G. Fulton, Ross, W. F. Ward, Findlay, A«kenv, F. W. Johnson, Fiiioh, Nation, G. Didsbury, Sommerville, Isaacs, Hurst, Hamer, A. Williams, Misses CaiuMTiii, Chalmers, M'Clure, U'lvellar, Pateraon, Wheeler (2), Maclien?,io, Gavin, Seed, Didsbury, SaundeTS, Dhimmond,' Hall (2), Kirkcaldie, von Dadolszen, .Tacoßson, Webb, Itiohardson, Sidey, Pearson. Shakespeare at Drury Lane. As it turns out our Shakospsarean Pageant was quito on, tho lines of the Drury Lano (London) idea. At first tho Drury Lane control thought of having a series of typical groups of tableaux to represent ail aoroplanic view of the plays of the great, dramatist. Finally, however, the characters defiled down a great stairway on. ,t'he stage, In Wellington the oharaotors (female only) paraded round tho" hall, then ascended a stairway to tho stage, enacted in. dumb show a characteristic soane—tho merest suggestion—and finally disappeared down the rake at the rear of the stage. At Drury Lane tho procession succeeded. a staT-oast performanoo of "Julius Caesar."Bod Cross Donations. : Mr. Joseph Joseph, treasurer of the Wellington "Branch- of the British lied Cross and Order of St. John, acknowledges receipt of the following donations: 'Amount previously acknowledged, X 2148 lis. 7d.; Messrs. J. Myers and Co., M-, Messrs. C. Smith, Ltd., ,£100; British Red Cross Society, Now Plymouth, result of sales at the Red Cross market by i ladies .'of Now Plymouth, J275; Mr. S. G. Nat'lian, JS by.) Miss Tendall, Misses Coloridgo and. Miss Nicholls, proceeds lied. Cross Day and oafe chantant held at Miss Tendall's rooms,- i! 200 U2IOO for British Bed Cross, London, and w£loo for Russian Eed Cross)-; Mr. T. S. Williamß, Kakarua, Tuparoa, i<!275; Mrs'.'T. S.' Williams and friends— Mra.' T. ,S. Williams, J825 35., Mrs. King Reed Ml 165., Mr. B. C. Watkins Os., Malaluia Station £3 10s., Maharika Station £i Is. 4d., Waiorongomai Station 10s., Pakihiroa Station £9 16s. Id.; Kelburn and ICarori Tramway Co., Ltd., «fc!s; Itangitikei Patriotic Society, proceeds from sports meeting held at Diocosan School for Girls, Nga Tawa, Marton, lis.; Miss F. M. Paulsen, Willis Street, £1 Is.; Mossts. Staples and Co., Ltd., X-25; total, i!2!MO 4s. lid. Mrs. Pope. (Palniciston North) is spending a' few ilaj's in' toini, and is staying at the Grand .Hotel. Tho Sisters of Compassion desiro to convoy their warmest thanks to the Two Garment Society for the largo parccl of ■ children's clothing which they received a few days ago. Tiae little garments wero all so very useful and gytrablo that the sisters are especially grateful to tho so".' eiety for tho time and care so evidently sprtit on their selection. The death occurred at Dunedin on Sunday of Mrs. Curzon-Siggers, wife of the P.ev, Canon W. Curzou-Siggers ; vicar of St. Matthew's.' . . Miss Kissling (Auckland), v-ho has been •visiting Miss Macandrew (The Tori-ace), left yesterday for Uastertop.' \ Jliss G. H. Heward, M.A., who baa ■been on the staff of the Coroniandel High School for the past 12 months, has resigned ,to take , up a position at Whangarei. - Prior. to : leaving Coroniandel she was presented with a silver inkstand by the High School pupils. - .._• Mrs. : Firth, hou., treasurer of tho ..Women's Committeo of the British lied. Cross and Order of St. Jolm ('Wellington BranclO, acknowledges the. following contributions:—Mrs. L. Bluudell, ifil;' Mrs. Sinclair, 2s. 6d.; Miss Coates, 10s.; Miss Richardson, 10s.; Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie, i; 2 25.; Mrs. Duthie, J!2 25.; Mis. Collihs, 2s Od.; Airs. Lang,'2s. Oil.; Mi's. H. A. Jaqkson, 25.. od.; Miss A.■ Caylo, 2s. Od.; Mrs. 1\ Nathan, 2s. Gd.; Miss M'lntyre, l 2s. Gd.; Miss Andrews, 2s. Gd.; Jlsr. Hardwicke Smith, 2s. Gd.; Mrs. R. Moorhouse, Jil; Mrs. L. Tripp, ,£3; Mrs. Kay, children of the Normal School, Thorndon, £§ .lis. 7d.; : Mrs. A. E. Laurence, 55.; Girls'. Friendly Lodge, 2s. Gd.; Mrs, Ashendeii, 2s. •, Gtl.; Mrs. Jacob Joseph, .£ls; Miss R. : Joseph, iils; Miss Blvth, 2s. ,Gd'.; Nniicy, Riley, 2s. Gd.; Miss Slierret)t, 10s. i Wbrser, Bay concert, organised by.Mrs! Paul;' Mrs. Kountree, and Misses Paul, dE10; 3lrs. Fiiich, ',£5; Jessio Corkill, ifil (sale .of Ttcipe for war cake).

' During the past year, the Masterton branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade has: .rendered, first aid or nursing services to seventy-nine persons. . The branch is in a very healthy condition, no fewer than eight-four students having ontcrod their names during the year.

In her admirable -work of providing clothing for tho distressed Belgian women ond children, Mrs. Blaxall,' of Feilding, J\as been very greatly assisted by Mrs. blocking, most of the garments from Kiwitea having been sent through her.

Miss M'Lean, M.A., will speak on "Our Part in the War" at. 'She special intercessory meeting to be'held at. the Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street, to-night, at 8 o'c'ock. This meeting is io be held for the purpose of remembering the needs 1 of those who aro fighting for our. Empire. All girls and young women arc invited.

. '.The-committee of tho Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, have issued tickets to the various groups of ladies taking'part in the dances. This has been done for the convenience of all concerned. The tickets are mado out in the holder's name, signed by tho club's arid arc not transferable. As' tho dancing room is solnewliat limited, ticket-holders attend in rotation or "when notified." Chapcrones are provided, and the dancing committee is always present to attend to the .wants of. tho guests. There will bo a dance tonight for the 13th Reinforcements. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Vera Burns, eldest daughter of the late Mr. James Burns and of Airs. Burns, Kelburn, Wellington, to Mr. George MacKcnzie, of England, 1 All women 9l' the National Reservs who have enrolled for clerical work ar? asked to sign the Government Registration card. Already a considerable number of women have availed themselves of the opportunity of showing what they v are-' prepared to do when the need arises, ;ui(l thoso who have been in cliargo of the enrolment at the lieserve Office luive been very.busy during the past three days. The following have been assisting so far:—Mesdiuncs Hall-Thompson, • Hnsking, •Anderson, Seville, ltobinson, and Miss Ward. Answers to. Correspondents.—By arrangement with Mrs. Eolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist (qualified, London and Paris). "Economy": Regular shampooing is one of the' most successful and inexpensive means of stimulating and cleansing the scalp. It is impossible when washing one's own head to givo it the amount' of friction 'given by an expert. "C.8.": To gradually dnrken grey hair to its natural shade, Dr. Waldron's Hail- Restorer is absolutely reliable, easily applied, and beneficial to the roots of tho hair. We will be pleased to post it. Price,. 7s. Oil. "Wairarapa": If you kindly forward a few combings I will advise yon of tho necessary preparation to prevent your hair falling, by return mail. Further replies by letter. Correspondence invited. 25G Lambton Quay.—Advt.

LADIES' Knitted Silk Scarves aro moro popular than ever this AVinter, and Herb. Price's showing 'is decidedly the best in town, Ladies are invited to call.—Advt. ' •

Wedding' Announcement.'— beautiful rosea and tho choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I malcn a specialty of, Pack«(l and forwarded through tho Dominbn, Miss Murray, Vioe-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Streak.—Adtrfc,

A School Magazine. A copy of tlio magazine of the Napier Girls' High School has been received at this office. Activities in connection with school lifo and work aro reviewed in the course of its pa|?es, and tho literary contributions embrace a varied field of matter, inoludinj* n poem written by Miss Clarice Williamson, "An Appeal to tho Nations on Behalf of Belgium.' Miss Williamson is only fourteen and a half years of age, and tho appeal whioh she has written, even apart from her age, is distinctly stirring. In the course of the class notes, the writer states that at the beginning of'the last term each girl was instructed to obtain a small animal, such ns a Tabbit or rat, bury it, and leave it in the ground for about five or six weeks, in order to' obtain a skeleton. The Teport says that much knowledge was gained by this novel experiment. A meeting of the Executive Committee of tho Viotoria League took place at Miss Coates's residence, Hobson Street, on Tuesday afternoon, when -Miss Coates presided. Correspondence with the English central. office was recoived with regard to patriotic work, speoially in relation to the education of children in history, past and present. Copies of tho Honour Supplement to the "London Gazette," with the names of all who have received Distinguished Conduct Medals and details of the various occasions when they wero granted, have been sent to the league. After disoussion, it was decided to have a "war evening" as soon as possible, and when suitable speakers could be obtained. It. was also decided to ask the concert party whioh has done such good work to transfer their membership to Vie main league, and to bo in,future under the title of tho Victoria League Concert . Patty.. The party will still remain as members of the girls' branch, but tho work of the latter lies in a different direction. To-day tho Lyall Bay ladies will be in charge of the Bed Cross Shop in Woodward Street, and excellent supplies of home-niado cakes, sweets, and flowers have been secured, for which it ,is hoped there will be many . purchasers. Tt seoms ihat several of the men who are leaving with the 13th Reinforcements aro anxious to brush up tboir French ji-hilo on board tho troopships, and it has been suggested that there might bo several people.who would be pleased to supply French novels, dictionaries, etc., for purposes of study. Mrs. G. W. Robinson, on behalf of the Women's National Reserve, is anxious to assist in the matter, and French literature left at the National Reserve Office, 157 Featherston (Street, before -the ond of the week will he taken •charge of by her and forwarded for tho use of the men. . On Monday in Christchurch a band of several hundred enthusiastic lady collectors commenced work in tho city and suburbs with a view to collecting funds for tho benefit of mine-sweepers who havo been disabled, .or. - the"dependants of those wlio have lost cheir lives in this hazardous w-prk. The idea of tho promoters jg to securo as far as possible at least one penny per head from every household, as .it is .folt that this will provide one practical means of showing how the. people, in this secure corner of the world,' nppreciato the work of those men who have made such security possible, and -havo helped to keep open the channels' of trade on which the prosperity • of tho Dominion almost entirely depends. •; v The efficacy of butter-muslin vests tf-eated with a'solution against vermin in tho trenches was questioned-by soma doctors, but tlie mon who have received tho garments are emphatic on the point (reports tho Auckland. "Star"). Writingto a Takapuna lady, one man said:—"The' soldiers- with theso vests aro the only ones that get any sleep." -Another:— "When the boys see us get our envelopes with the vests enclosed, they come around and fight for tho dirty ono cast-olf." Still' another:—"l am mean enough to keep two always for myself—one to wear, and ono to draw over my head. They are tho only things tho flies won't tackle."'

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Eichardson, of Christchurch, are visiting Auckland. .

Jlr. and Mrs. Sydney Johnston, Miss Johnston and Miss Inglis aro Teaviiig Oroua Wharo, Tnkapau, next month for England by the Panama Canal route.'

An amusing instance of the persistency, of New Zealand soldiers in getting their own. way was related bv Major Maguiro in adressing the members of the Auckland Women's Patriotic League at tho Town Hall. "While strolling along the streets, of Cairo one- day, he said, he came ;across some New Zealanders and Australians in .heated, altercation with the native conductor of an electric car, and on going across the street to investigate, he found the men insisting on taking a small donkey aboard the car. They .explained'they had taken a fancy to.it, and bought it from'its .owner as a Inascot for one of the' regiments, and not knowing how else to get it out to Zeitoun, they proposed taking it on the car. Tho conductor offered a most strenuous resistance to this unusunl fare, but the soldiers finally became so urgent in their speech and action that the native perforce had to allow them their own way, and tho donkey was duly taken aboard, a fare paid for it, and. the men dismounted in triumph with .their new pet at tho camp. • ■ . '

Tho lady under disoussion you may be assured had a good complexion and beautiful hair. Why, because she had had treatment from Miss Milsoin, who teachcs individual home treatment so 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 *61 Is.; consultation free. Sole distributor of tho latest and the mode of to-day; viz., Parisian Bloom (Fraicheur, Paris, reg.), Ss. 6d. a box; and Parisian Lip Food ("Levrelene," reg.), 2s. Gd. a jar. All hairwork, perfect match and texture guaranteed. Miss Milsom, 91 Willis Street (1 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Advt,

Our Travellers enjoy booking storekeepers' orders for No Rubbing Laundry Help beeauso it is suoh a great boon to housewives. Wellington Merchants.—Advt.

Mr. S. George Nathan notifies that Ehe sale oE furniture, etc., on holmlf of Mr. j. A. Pike will take place to-morrow morning at 10.30 o'clock. Train leaves La-mbton Station at 9.4 a.m., and as Mr. Kite lias sold his property the furniture is to be eold without reserve.

Petorie-Rosebud Carnival. At a meeting held last evening of tl>o Petono "liosebud" Carnival Committee, it was suggested that as, there was some misappronension in respect to the Butt candidate, it would bo advisable to acquaint the public with the fact. The Hutt candidate, as the result of a ballot taken, represents the Bed Cross, but all funds gathered on her behalf are to be handed over to tho Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and not to the Bed Cross Fund. It was stated that people preferring to givo to the latter fund, and not to the Wounded Soldiers', might misunderstand the position. The Hutt candidate, Miss Bertha Cross, is still at top of the poll, which closes on Juno 3. Mr. T. Leslie and his daughters gave an enjoyable farewell evening at his residence at the Town Hall last evening, to Sergt. Mollison and Corporals May and Williams, who are shortly proceeding to tllo front'. Opportunity was taken during the evening or making a presentation to Sergt. Mollison. At_ the Petone Technical School last evening about 40 members of the Petone Ambulance Division, with their friends, attended an interesting lecture on "Massags Treatment," delivered by Nurso Everett, of the Wellington Electrical Massage Institute. Mr. A.. Marsden presided, and tho lecturer dealt fully with her'.subject, and gave several practical illustrations iof the value of massage treatment. » ' N , . .The ladies of the~Y.M.C.A. TriangU Depot i thank all those who contributed to their efforts last week-end. The depot will I>9 open this week as usual, in the reception room of the association, Upper Willis Street. Miss Barnes will ho in charge on Friday and Mrs. Montagu on Saturday. Gifts of home-made cakes and sweets will be thankfully accepted.