SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2786, 2 June 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Foathflpston United Institute. A most onjoyablo evening was spent by too 60V611 ov eight hundred people who filled the largo hall of the -Keatherston yflited Institute on the occasion of its Bight was oxoeedingly wet, and the md night was exceedingly wet, and the waf muddy..but nevertheless the function was a most pronounced.' success. Colonel Adnms (Camp Commandant) was in. the ohair. Proceedings opened with the singing of the "Old Hundredth" and prayer led by Chaplain Herron (from Trenthamlj Colonel Allen (Minister of Defence), in a very happy speech, declared tho large building open. A party of visitors arrived from Wellington, among them being representatives trom the _ various ohurches interested r in the institute. Speeches were delivered by the Revs. W. SHirer (Presbyterian), J. G. Chapman (Methodist), Cathie (Baptist), Hunt (Congregational), Grinstead (Church of Christ), and Mr. Goorge (Y.M.C.A.). Songs were rendered by Gunner Crowes, Corpl. Miller, Corpl. GreenI how. Signaller Foote, Pte. Bell, and a violin solo by Corpl. Yoiliig, while Corpl. Woir officiated at the pia,no. Among those present on the platform were Colonels Gibbon, and MDonald, and Captain Newcombe (Camp Adjutant), and Hon. ,T. G. W. Aitken, M.L.C., Mr. Varney, and Mr. King (Y.M.C.A.), and Captains Neale, Walker, and Watkm. The singing of the National Anthem brought .a bright, crisp programme to an end. Mr. Daniell, of Masterton, is the builder of the institute. A Complimentary Gathering. An onjoyablo afternoon tea was given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. yesterday afternoon to Mrs. W. 'E. Williams, in honour of her 87th birthday. The gathering was held in tho reception hall, which was prettily decorated with rod and yellow flowers. Complimentary speeches wtoe inade by Messrs. "W. Allan (president), H. Faulkner (secretary), and A. Varney,. Mrs. Lowe, president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, presented Mrs. Williams with a beautiful bouquet of violets and maidenhair fern. (Mrs. Williams briefly thanked tho ladies for their kindness. During the afternoon Miss Dora Varney contributed two solos, which were greatly .appreciated, Known in America. Tho Work of the lioyal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women ana Children—tho Plunket Nurse Society—is appreciated in America, as was made clear by Mr. L. J. Bagnall at Tuesday night's annual meeting of the society (says tho "New Zealand Herald"). Ho related how somo years ago a young Ndiv Zealander and his wito wont to tho United States, where an heir was born to thorn. On noticing tho registration of the infant, tho Health Deportment of America sent tho parents a bulletin. This proved to bo a. copy, of the book issued by the local sooioty, and. containing Dr. Trilby King's instructions for the treatment and feeding of infants. Tho bulletin stated that Now Zealand was ill tho forefront in this matter. Mr. Bagnall also quoted a case of a distracted Sydnoy parent who obtained the local society's book when his infant was ill,, and by following its. instructions Tcstored the'ehild to health. Tho Menace of Flies. "The great epidemic of infantile paralynia through which wo recently passed, and which wrought so much, misery and grief in tho homes of tho people, was, 110 doubt, bred by (lies, probably stable flies," said Dr. M'Dowcli, at a meeting of tho Plunkot Society in Auckland. "Theso flies contaminated tho food. The community appreciated the action of tho City Council in .its efforts, to keep down the sources <>f tho breeding of those Insects, but hopes that such efforts will not bo spasmodic. Thore should bo daily vigilance and oversight in the City to see that none of tho flies were left. If this is dono it may bo that 17 per cont. of infant deaths may be vi.ped off ttie statistics." In charge of the coata and parcels, etc., at- the Soldiors' ltoom will bo: On Sunday, Mrs. Somorville; Monday, Miss Jenkyns; Tuesday, Miss Davidson; Wednesday, Mr. Lawrence; Thursday, Mrs. M'Konzi'e; Mday, Miss M'Kellar; Saturday, Misses Eyes and Willberg. Mrs. G. G. Bullock and her little son return to Wanganui on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. If. Do Castro havo returned from a visit to their daughter, Mrs. Twigg, Hawke's Bay. , Many people are of opinion that it is impossible to cook more than one or two dishes in the oven of a gas cookor at ..the same time. During her demonstration of gas cooking on Wednesday, Miss Una Carter took special pains, to demonstrate how erroneous 'is this opinion. Miss i.Carter's work for tho afternoon took the form : of preparing a dinner and making bread, and the following dishes ivero prepared, and all cooked at tho same time: i'ish pie, Toast beef, boilod potatoes, baked pumpkin, nectarine sponge, and plum sago. Miss Carter also cooked devilled almonds and walnut and raisin bread.

Mra. Firth, lion, treasurer of tho Women's British Eed Cross Committee (Wellington branch) and Order of St. John acknowledges the following contributions: Concert organised at ]Yorser Bay by Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Rowntree, and tho Misses Paul, ,£10; Mrs. Finch, JG6; Miss Jessie Corkill, salo of war cako Tecipe, .61; Mr. R. Turnbull, J uno-October, ,£5; "A Friend,".. .-65; Mrs. Corkill, £5 55.; Mrs. Isaacson, 2s. 6d.; Miss A. Lindsay, 10s.; Mrs. Lindsay, 10s.; Miss' Morrah, .£1; Mrs. Fitchott, May-August, J2l; Miss King, £7 75.; Miss Barnard, 2s. fid.; Inglowood Ladies' Patriotic League, .£lsj ladies of tho Thorndon Lawn Tennis Club, 2s.;„Hutt Ladies' Patriotic Guild, <£5; Mr. Lowis, April and May, £1; Wadestown Ladies' National Koserve, Miss Wiseman, 2s. 6d.

, It will bo welcomo news indeed to those interested in theatrical affairs to know that Miss Mattie M'Lellan, the charming actress, who made so, favourable an impression licro as Jenn Lowther in "A Scrape o' the Pim," is at present a resident of Wellington, and will be for at least a year to come. Theatrical affairs at Home aro all at sises and sevens, owing to the war, and Miss M'Lellan has accepted an appointment on tho staff of tho Union Bank. She is at present the guest of her uncle,(Mr. Jas. M'Lellan),

A British Tribute to a French Nun. According to tho "Motropole," the Belgian daily paper formerly published in Antwerp, but now appearing "provisionally" in London, a very interesting sceno has just taken plaoo in Prance, where a French nun was formally invested by General Rawlinson on behalf of the British Government with tho insignia of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The nun was Sister Marie Legrand, tho head of the Sisters of' tho Congregation of tho Holy Family in Amiens, and tho decoration was conferred in tho presence of the French General and of the civil and religions authorities of Amiens. This city, it will bo remembered, was occupied for a brief space by tho Germans during thoir advance towards Paris. In August, 19U. a hospitaJ had been established in the pensionnat of the cohvont of tho Holy Family, and this had to bo abandoned in tho hasty flight. British troops, too, in their hurry from Ameinß, left behind rifles and stores, and even a flag. Sister Marie, with typical French carefulness, did her best to preservo all that eho could. The medical equipment and stores 6he hod conveyed to the convent, whero they woro put away in attics and in a collarj the front of which was bricked up at night by the nuns. The British rifles which were brought to Sister Mario she buried in tho garden, and tho British flag was put in the chargo of an English nun who, hid it among her own belongings. All theso things were recovered Inter on when the Germans' turn came to retreat and tho French troops ones more found themselves at Amiens. It inust be understood that Sister Mario actcd as she did in tho face of an edict issued by. the Germans on entering the town threatening with death anyone who did not immediately brin» weapons or military stbrtv? to the luairie. General Rawlinson warmlly congratulated tho bravo lady.

Hostesses at the Soldiers' Room in Sydney Street for the coming week.are as follow: —Sunday: Mi's. Massey, .Mrs. Hei'dman; Monday: Mrs. H". Hall, Mrs. A. Young; Tuesday, Mrs! A. Crawford, Mrs. E. Hadfield; :Wednesday: Misß Coates, Mrs. Shirtcliffe; Thursday: Lady Gibbes, Mrs. Buoholz, Mrs. Wheeler; Friday: Mrs. J. M. Richardson; Saturday: Kliandallah ladies.

Tho head mistres? of a certain school wrototo a pupil's mother inquiring why tho former was not attending school, and received this reply:—"Dear Miss X, Doris is suffering from German measles, and is consequently, interned."

A very warm, tribute to tho work which the women of New Zealand have done in connection with the war was paid by ono or two members in the course of yesterday afternoon's speeches in the House upon the Conscription Bill. Mr. Jennings, the member ior Tauniarunui, spoke of the way in which thoy had proved themselves in every direction, and thought that most certainly a Scotchwoman should sit upon the Pensions Board—failing that, an Irishwoman. A woman could acquaint herself with all sorts of facts which were beyond tho powor of men. Ho also omphasised liis conviction that a woman should bo a member of the proposed Exemption Board. Another member, Mr. Dickie, spoke of tho splendid work women had dono jn regard to Cross, tho Liverpool Fund and patriotic work generally, although he did not seem prepared to go quite so far as tho former speaker. Another matter over which women have felt keenly was touched upon, and that was tho' Way in which boys of soventeen, eighteen, and nineteen had been allowed to go to tho war, arid, oa Mr. Dickie said, they were neither of tho ago nor of the stamina to stand tho strain of training. Mr. Hornsby, a Wairarapa member, also spoko in tho sumo vein, and said that pressure of public opiuion had made many young boys seek to go to the front, particularly in cases where tho boys, though only seventeen or eighteen, wore particularly well-grown and well sot up.

Wrinkles aro caused by the ever-chang-ing movements of the muscles in the face. It is foolish to assume that face massage is uneccssary, it is absolutely essential; and for this purpose Miss Milfiom has issued her revised set of instructions for the proper massage of tho face and neck. All inquiries invited relating to the proper treatment of the hair and skin. Immodiftto replies strictly confidential. Write for complete outfits for dry, greasy, grey and faded hair. "Cultene" prices, as usual: Tho Skin Food. 35.; Tho Balm, 3s. Gd.; Parisian Lip Food ("Levreleno" Reg.), 2s. Gd. Miss Milsom, Willis Street (i doors, past "Evening Post"). Tolophono 814.—Advt. Cleanliness is a virtue—it is also a necessity in tho homo, and you will find tho "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner a great acquisition in your cleaning operations. It thoroughly clcans! and lightens your dailywork to a marvellous degree. The "Daisy" is s a daisy, there's no doubt, and if you call we will show you how simple it is to oporato and how low it is in price. Oscar Hewett and Co., Ltd., 56 Cuba Street (just bolow Bank of N.Z.)—Advt. Ladies! Now is your chance to purchase a dainty Silk Scarf at a discount of 15 per cent., at Herb. Prioe's 8-Day Sale (commencing to-day).—Advt. Teacher: "Johnny, if four men are working eloven hours a day——" Johnny: "Hold on. ma'am. Nix on them nonunion problems, pl«ase,"