COMFORTS FOR MESOPOTAMIA

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2830, 22 July 1916, Page 5

COMFORTS FOR MESOPOTAMIA

WEEDS 01' THE WIKEUSSS TROOP. Very successful indeed was the dance which was organised by a committee of the Post and Telegraph .Department with the help of a few outside friends, and held last night fn the Concert Chamber of the Town Hal], for the purpose of raising funds with which to provide comforts for the Wireless Troop in Mesopotamia. Word had reached tho Department that the troop was in great need of these gifts that do much to cheer the hearts of men who are facing the horrors and hardships of war, and with the loast possible waste of time a committee was formed, and energetic steps were taken to remedy this condition of affairs. That the cause was one to arouse sympathy goes without saying, and the comraiitee met with a great amount of assistance in all quarters. As a result, the Wireless Troop is not likely to suffer from such a lack in tho future. The dance was exceedingly well attended, a considerable sprinkling of khaki being seen among those present. The Concert Chamber had been very effectively decorated for the occasion by Miss Murray, who as usual used her artistic skill to the best advantage. Bowls and stands of wattle, foliage; and r.irionjt spring (lowers were arranged on •the stage,. which had been comfortably, furnished for the chaperones, and the front of it had been entirely draped with tho Union .Tack and other flags. Flags, again, draped the pillars, and pink-shaded lights gave a charming colour effect to the room, the white walls of which make such iingood background for decorations. Excellent music for dancing was played by Miss Dodds, and Messrs. Jloore, Walker, and Wilson, who gave their services gratis. The, chaperones present were Lady Ward, who was wearing deep saxe blue charmcuse, veiled with, chiffon, and Mrs. I''. M. B. Fisher, who was in black satin trimmed with lace. Mrs. W. F. Massey was not able to be present, owing to a severe cold, nor was. tho Mayoress (Mrs. ,T. P. Luke). Mrs. Itead wore black silk. The committee was formed by Miss h. Read, who. wore a frock of white crepe de chene, with a crimson belt; Miss Smythson, in white silk, with fichu of lace; Miss Moore, in white crepe do chene, with crimson roses; Miss Pellew and Miss Bell, the two latter, however, being unablo to be present. Also (in the committee were Messrs. Levin, E. Smith, Howie, Harbison, Andrews, Burnell, and Julius. Miss Head and Mr. K. Smith were the joint secretaries, and with tho assistance of Miss Smythson everything was done to secure the enjoyment of thoso present. Also among those who assisted with the dance were Major Sheraon, Captain Short, Lieutenant Samson, Lieutenant Quarterly, and Lieutenant Shepherd. Supper was set on long tables at the further end of the corridor, arranged with wattle, birch foliage, and narcissi. The arrangements werecarried. outbyMrs. Oscar Johnson. The committee wish to thank Miss Murray, vice-regal-florist,who notionly donated large quantities of flowers, but with her assistants arranged them at tho hall; Miss Poole, florist. Manners Street, for the loan of palms and pot plants; Messrs; Radford and Co. for furniture ■for the stage; Messrs. Bogg and Co. for loan of.• -piano and donation of the programmes; Messrs. Wliitcombe and Tombs for free printing of tickets; aud Mr. Fletcher for free cartage.

At the Young 'Women's Christian Association Clubrooms, Foivlds's Building, tile Nursiug Division of St. John Ambulance will give a practical demonstration of rendering first aid to the injured tonight at 8 o'clock. An invitation is extended to all girls and young women. The address at the Y.W.C.A. to-morrt>w afternoon will be given by the general secretary at the usual meeting. ' Needlework for the new; Soldiers' Hostel, to bo opened in Boulcott Street, has been going forward at the Y.W.C.A. during the past week; . From 1 the Christchurcli Couutess of Liverpool Committee have been received supplies of cake, jam, chutney, pickles, etc., for the-men on the troopships. 1 ' The Countess,.of Liverpool Committee at the' Town Hall have at the present time some leather waistcoats, which may be purchased by anyone wishing to .prosent any of the men leaving for.tho front with one. Donations as follows have been received by the lion, treasurer of the "Women's Anti-German eLague:—Lady Stout, <C 2; Mrs. Williamson (Auckland branch!, £i 25.; Mrs. -Ellen Trask (Christchurcli), 10s.; Mrs., Chamberlain, 10s.; also a number of small donations. The league rooms are open daily. For your, lad's suit outfit, don't fail to inspect our stock of "Sports" Suits at 21s. to 425.; best material. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.. Manners St.—Advt.