SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2780, 26 May 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Simple Life of Royalty,

Sevoral times during their visit to Aus. tralm Kin# George and Queen Mary,, who wero thou the Duke and Ducheds of York, partook of rough-and-ready meals In tho- bush, btato3 an exchange. In England, however, it is not eo easy for Royalty, especially Kings and Queens, to onj py tl)o simplo life in public, for tho dignity and formality of tho Court have to he maintained. Therefore it is likely that Queen Mary was really more entertained during her recent visit to tho Women's Servico Acetylene Welding and Elementary Engineering Workshops tlma ordinary peoplo would imagine. Her visit there, one. day in tho first week in April, was a surprise one, and as the promises ware not equipped for the recep, fiiion of distinguished visitors, it was decided that Her Majesty showd bo offered a cup of tea. She accepted tho invitation- with alacrity, and allowed her appreciation of the situation by stipulating that she should tnko "pot luck." Her seat at the packing-case which did duty .as a table was tho only workshop chair, and was very shabby and shaky at that. Cako was handed to hor on tho lid of a. "tin box, while the tea was poured from a haiidleless pot. However, tho shortcomings of the table appoint, roents did not in any way interfere with the enjoyment of the party. National Registration of Womon. The executive of the Women's Branch of tho National Reserve wishes it to be clearly understood that applicants under the aliove are not requirod to enrol in tho National Reserve, and that national registration does not entail the payment of any feo. For the Red Cross. . At tho request of the- donors, tho local Red, Cross organisation remitted the following sums last week:—To Mr. Bernard Tripp, for tho comfort of Boldiers in Egypt, <£50; to British Red Cross Socicty, *ei00; to British and Bussian Bed Cross, London, J3200. The N.Z. Natives' Association Ladies' Guild. : Mrs. M'Vicar presided over a well-At-tended meeting of the N.Z.N.A. Ladies' Guild on Tuesday afternoon. The ladies of the guild are doing good work and several articles of clothing havo been distributed among tho soldiers. Mrs. Burrows handed to the president a handsomely worked afternoon teaclotli, and Miss Jean Burrows a beautifully dressed doll whioh will both be Taft'led at an early date and tho money placed to the credit of the guild's sick and wounded soldiers' fund. Little Miss Jean Burrows also sent her money box, which contained i6l lis. Mrs. Richards, a member of the guild, ontertained somo soldiers from the hospital on Saturday afternoon, and arrangements are being made for Mrs. Bull, another member, to entertain soldiers at Victoria this evening. Belgium's Queen Honoured. The President of Franco (M. Poincnro) has personally presented the War Cross to Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, who said that she was proud to wear tho 6ame decorations as worn by tho French veterans—Press Association—"Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services!)

strs. Albert honorary treasiirer of the Gramophone Club, acknowledges a contribution of five guineas from the Hoii. Art Inn- Myers, and one guinea from Mr. Charles Haines. , Mrs. Q. G. Bullock; of Wanganui, is in town to farewell her son, who leaves with the 13th Reinforcements. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henderson, of . IConini, will be pleased to learn that their daughter, who underwent an operation in the Bowen Street Hospital this week, is progressing favourably. On Wednesday afternoon at the Gas Company's rooms, Courtonay Placo, Miss Carter conducted her usual demonstration of gas cookery. Although tho afternoon was rather wet, the attendance was quite as large as usual. The interest in these demonstrations is evidenced by the. number of "requests", made to Miss Cartor to prepare special dishes, and during the afternoon she.demonstrated the making of Taspberry and nut toffee, plum 6auce (made with bottled plums), and tomato sauce (made with pulped tomatoes). By an arrangement with the Gas Company, Miss Carter on Thursday afternoon carried out a demonstration of gas cookery at tho Salvation Army Citadel, Vivian Street. The Anny is conducting a series of meetings known as Home League meetings, at which any matter affecting home management is discussed. Tho art of cooking by gas is one that cntors very closely into the question of household oeonoiny, and in this respect Miss Car- , ter's work is quite iu keeping with the objects of the Homo "League. Tho ladies of tho Miramar Golf Club held a Hag competition on Empire Day in aid of tho Wounded Soldiers' Fund. There were about forty entries and the flag was carried to the 19th green by Mrs. Gambrill and-Miss Best. Miss Gartibrill won, planting the flag about a foot .from the hole. Her score was 1)1 for tho round. Tho members of thi3 club intend to havo fliig competition "a littlo later.' ■The tickets for the raifle of ihe doll given by Miss Kitty Doughty to the Patriotic Cake Room are going off well, and tho drawing takes place at the end of Juno. Tho committee of the PatrioticCake Koom' wish to thank tho Bristol Co. for exhibiting the doll and for the saie of many tickets. .Mrs. M.ilno (Mastcrton) and Miss Jessie Milno are visiting Wellington and aro staying at tho Hotel Windsor. Tho lion, treasurer of the Women's Anti-German League begs to acknowledge the receipt of ,£d- 12s. Gel, from Hnwke'fi Bay and Invercargill, and additional members enrolled at tho general meeting of the League last Friday. She also thanks tho Bristol Piano Company for uso of a piano on that occasion. The matron of St. Mary's Homo gratefully acknowledges the generous contri■bulion of clothing from the Two-Garmont Society. Tho secretary of tho St. John Ambu. lance Association has received the following cable messago from Lord Kanfurly, Djl , rector of .tho Ambulatico Department of .St. John's Gate, London: "Accept gratefill thanks Hawera Ambulance, ambulances always acceptable, but most pressing nood now, travelling motor repair shops, twelve hundred pounds, lorries six hundred, kitchens only required autumn, nino hundred."

Answers to Correspondents.—By arrangement with Mrs. liollpston, Hair P.liy. sician and Faco Specialist (qualified London and Paris). "Blonde": Peroxide of hydrogen is very injurious to the hair. I certainly advise you to discontinue using it. Puro Egyptian lienna produces a much mora becoming tint, and is very beneficial to tho roots. To remove a <loublo chin ice massage is invaluable. When ice is not obtainable a small round bottle tilled with very cold water may 'bo used as a. roller instead. "Mother": Your child's hair evidently needs cutting. Tho "American crop" would be very suitable and pretty. You would find it would improve tlio growth considerably and strengthen the hair.—Advt. LADIES' Knitted Silk ' Scarves • are moro popular than over this Winter, and Herb. Price's showing is decidedly tho best in • town. Ladies aro invited to call.—Advt. Our Travellers enjoy booking storekeepers' orders for No Rubbing Laundry Help because it is such a great boon to housewives. Wellington Merchants.—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — beautiful roses and tho choicest of flowers only are used wheri designing wedding bouquets, which I mak.ra specialty'of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. His; Murray, Vioe-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Strent—Advt.

Tho Soldiers' Room. A special evening for tho men of the Thirteenth Reinforcements was arranged by tho committee at tho Soldiers' Club last night. The /rooms were filled with 6oldiors, who appeared to thoroughly onjoy tho eutertaiumont which had been provided for thorn, and it was with reluctance that they iinally betook themselves away to catch the train for Trentharn when all was. over. Tho dance, which took place in the gymnasium, was extremely popular, and Mrs. Coleridge and Mrs. C. Enrle, who wero in chargs of tho arrangements, could not complain of any lack of energy on the part of the soldiers, or indeed of anyone. Delightful music for dancing was played by tho Wellington Fifth Regimental Band, who had earlier* in tho evening contributed much-enjoye<l items to the concert pro-, gramme, which was given in the main hall. Here Mrs. Clark-Johnson and Mrs. Davics wero in oharge, and a very enjoyable concert was given by them. Mrs. W. F. Mas9ey, president, was present, as were most of the members of the house committee. Before leaving, tlio soldiers gave three hearty cheers for tho ladies of the Soldiers' Club Committoe, and for the Fifth Regimental Band. Cheers for the Thirteenth Reinforcements were also given, with just as much emphasis. The singing 'of "Auld Lang Syne" and tho National Anthem concluded tho evening. Tho hostesses for tho coming week at the Soldiers' Room are as follow:—Sunday: Mrs. J. W. Sahnond. Monday: Mesdames J. Mackenzie, Hayes, and Cliatfield. Tuesday: Mrs. H. Gore and Walrarapa frionds. Wednesday: Mrs. A. H. Miles. Thursday: Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Mitford. Friday : Miss Frnser. Saturday: .Mrs. L. Blundell. In charge <?f the coats and parcels, otc., will bo!— Sunday: Miss Adams. Monday: Mr. Darby. Tuesday: The Misses Coleridge. Wednesday: Miss Van Staveren. Thursday: Miss Marchant. Friday: Mrfl. IT. S. Hadtleld. Saturday: Mr. j. K. Reeves.