SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2869, 6 September 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

"The Garden of Ailah.." A New Zealand soldier iu Egypt writes as follows: — "In my bush camp I once road a book called 'The Garden, of Allah.' The author wrote, in wonderful language, of tlio sunsets, and tho mystery Hnd the atmosphere of tlio great desert. Wei, I'm in that beastly garden now, and the author is weclorae to it; give me a grove of tree ferns and a spring of cold water in Now Zealand, for preference. In fact, n gumfield of whito pipe-clay, covered with stunted manuka, would be much preferred to this placo! Tlio beauty of the desert is ft myth, and its mystery is a sham and & delusion. I was doing 'sentry-go' tho other night, and I thought of all I'd read of tie ancient gods and kings find people of Egypt. * mused on 'tho dust of Empires' and the glories of the ancient days, and tried to fancy a ghostly procession passing me, bear. Ing a great king of Thebes, tried to fancy I heard the great trumpets heralding the loyal chariot. But all I pot out of it was a silly mule wandering round and waving its ears at me, and as for trumpets, well, there were dome hefty es-bushmen' about a chain away, and thoy snored enough to awaken all tho dead kings Egypt ever had. Romance I Bah I! Velvety stillness of the night in the Garden of Allah! More Bali 1J It's all just common, gritty, ordinary sand. Digging trenches in the desert is blistering hot • work, but one does occasionaly strike something interesting. A few feet down, tho other day, I came across some timber and some pieces of pottery. Might have been a nice decent bush hero onco before tho sand came along and buried it. Found a few curious stones and am sending them to you to examine. (Cornelians.) Possibly this was a picnic resort in those royal and ancient days. It seems to mo like a country where you're a short time living and a long time dead."

Forbidden Luxuries, War has caused some of the European countries, notably France and Italy, to frown upon tlie importation of luxuries. Italy has just come forward with a drastic decree which prohibits, among other articles, tho importation of tho following: Mineral waters, sparkling wines, cognac_ and other sweetened or perfumed spirits; confectionery and biscuits, manufactured tobacco, perfumery and scented or glycerin soap, lace and tulle, woollen carpets, furniture and frames, wall paper, illustrated post cards, kid gloves, manufactured gold and silver jewellery and precious stones, automobiles, mirrors, common bottles, and manufactures of glass and crystal in general; household ornaments, manufactures of ivory, amber, mother-o'-pearl and tortoise shell; women's trimmed hats, feathers' and artificial feathers; valises, toys, imitation jewellery, fans and musical instruments.

/J'lie marriage took place in St. Mary's Pro-Cachedral, Parnell, Auckland, of Miss Daisy Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, of Paeroa, to Mr. Jiric Brassoy, younger son of the late Mr. Willoughby lirasscv. The Bishop Auckland (Dr. Averill) performed the~ ceremony, and Private K. Evans, recently invalided from tlie front, gave his sister away. The. bridegroom is a returned Ansae, and was driver with the N.Z.F.ft., Main Expeditionary Force. After serving through the Gallipoli campaign, he was invalided homo in October last. Mr. Wlloughby Brassey was best man, and Mr. J. Bennett played the Wedding March. Captain and Mrs. Hine paid' a brief visit to Wellington yesterday, returning to Featherston by the afternoon train. Miss Marryatt (Masterton) is spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs. Grant (Woodvilie) is visiting Wellington, and is staying at "llonbjjik." Sir William Hall-Jones, accompanied by Lady Hall-Jones, is visiting Auckland.

The monthly meeting of the Commit teo of the District Nursing Guild of St. John was held on Monday afternoon, at the residence of Mra. W. H. Sefton Moorhouse. There were present: Mesdaines Moorhouse (presiding), Corrigan, Balcombo Brown, Gibbons, Miss Edmeades (hon. secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Mesdaines Tripe, Hadficld, and Miss Robieson. Nurse Walton's report for August read as follows: —Twelve patients registered, 12 discharged, 2 deaths, 32 remaining on register, 64] visits paid. Parcels of clothing, etc., ivere acknowledged with, thanks from ■Mesdamos Moorhouse, Kemp, Mason, Kent, Evans, Carter, Miss Ilobioson. Mr. Morgan,, Gear Coy., four anonymous; also the following subscriptions' Mrs. Moorhouse, •£! Is.; Mrs. Halcombo Brown, £2 2s. A social was given on Thursday evening by the residents of Makara to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. P. Healy, who have sold their farm at Makara and are going to settle in the Levin district. Mr. J. Monaghan, chairman of the Makara County, made'a very appropriate speech, and asked Mr. S. Bowler to make tlio presentation of a silver tea service to Mrs. Healy, and to Mr. Healy a pipe and tobacco pouch. Mr. Healy suitably replied. Auss Wheeler returned -to Wellington ( last evening from a visit to Masterton.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENCE. (By Arrangement-, with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, Qualified, London and Paris.) "J.J.R.": Our guinea course of treatment consists of clipping and singeing, massage with scalp fowl, hand vibro and electrical ma9sage, shampooing, and lessaji in liaii'drcssing. "Mater": Children's hair should ho trimmed regularly to strengthen the growth. If tho scalp is dry or scurfy apply a ilittle Virginian Scalp Food before washing the hair, "8.T." (Slarton): Combings make very good switches. You will need about d 0?,., out less will do for a small one. Do not wash them before sending. Further replies' by Jctter. Spacious private, rooms. Transformations, switches and toupees at English prices. 25G Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt. Ladies! We remind you that there are only a few days in which to purchase Special Hose Bargains. Black Imitation Silk Hose, Is. 6ci. pair; also Black Silk Ankled Hose. ;2s. lid. Price's Store, Willis Street.—Advt. As a protection against hot, rough, blustery weather, "Sydal" finds universal favour. A daily necessity to tho woman who wishes to preserve xinimpaired tho beauty of a ..clear, soft, velvety skin. Hands, face, neck and arms—all can be kept in perfect condition by the constant use of "Sydal." Start using "Sydal" today. 2s. <vt all chemists and stores.— Advt. Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which 1 make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion.Hiss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street—Advt.