SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2896, 7 October 1916, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Soldiers' Room Fund. Tho hon. treasurer (lira, l'fonry Hall) acknowledges tho reccipt of donations and monthly subscriptions from tile following:—Mrs. A. Mall, Miss Jenkyns, "A Friend," Miss Young, Miss Archibald, Mrs. ~\Y. H. Hales, Mrs. AY. Nathan, Mrs. Colridgo, Mts. Salmond, Mr. D. T. Stuart, Messrs. Smith and Smith, Mr. (J. F. C. Campbell, Mrs. Ponsonbv, Mrs. 11. Kirkcaldio, Kbandallah hostesses, Mrs. J. M'Eldowncy, Mrs. W. Ferguson, J. Staples and Co., Miss Buttle, Mrs. Mestayor. and soldiers visiting the club. The coinmittco also wish to thank the Blackball Coal Co. for a ton of coal, and Mrs. I). Mackellar and Mrs. W. Young for playing cards. Wellington Catholic Knitting Guild. The monthly general meeting of tho Wellington Catholic Guild was held in St. Patrick's Hall on Wednesday last, with a fair attendance of ' members. Excellent reports wero icceivcd from the various districts, including the Upper Hutt. Arrangements were made for the "at home" to he lield in the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall on Saturday. October 21, when the raffles will no drawn. Mrs. Luke Mayoress, has consented to preside at the function. An energetic committee was formed to manago a stall at Bonlcott Street corner In connection with "Our Day" Red Cross Demonstration. As it is proposed to sell flowers, sweets; home-mado cakes, or produce of any description, the committee will bo "rateful for-any donation of any kind. All communications should be made, to tho secretary, Miss Wheeler, Wellington College, and arrangements will be made to collect donations to -.this' worthy cause, which must appeal to the hearts of all. The following were sent to tho Lady Liverpool Fund:—lo pairs socks, 13 balaclavas, 7 pairs mittens, and 1. waistcoat; to the lted Cross: 11 girdles, 23 face-cloths, and 1 pair bed socks. Fifty pairs soclcs are being sent direct to the cKaplaina,

Needs or Frenoli Hospitals. Although there is pleasure at Hie good news which wei are receiving as to the advances being made by the Allied armies m France, wo must not allow ourselves to be lulled into the belief that wo can relax our efforts on behalf of the sick and wounded. Indeed, our oasualty lists should prevent that. It,, for the moment;, the immediate requirements of the British Red Cross Society appear to be satisfied tliere may possibly be others to rt-fiom any surplus supplies can bo passed on. Tills extract from a let-tor from Franco will sorvo to show that such a tiling is more than probable:— "One of tho visiting dolegates wrote: 'I think the cnclosod list wants special •attention. It Is a very poor hospital. We inspected it in and out very thoroughly, and tallied to a good many people about it. They aro short of tiling—very few dressings or mstru- . monts, and' hardly any clothing with - which to provide tho men when they arnvo in rago. There aro no funds, ' so it is a very special case for help. They have two pairs of bedroom slippers amongst about sixty men,- and only six pillows in tho wholes establishment. TJio Medecin_ Chef had writton to tlirco societies in Paris for aid (clothing, etc.;, and had no response. He. said his, men had actually to stay in bed for want of clothing.'" It is to be hoped that the British Red Cross Society was neSt appealod to, and ablo I to respond satisfactorily.

The use of a very small quantity will convince you. CULTENI3 SKIN I 1 '001) (Rep;.), 3s'. Unequalled because of its purity and toothing effect upon the 6kin, builds wasted tissues, ourcs blackheads, reduces largo pores; a perfect 6kin skin cleanser.' CULTENE BALM (Keg.), 3s. 6d., fori motoring, golf, dinners, and theatres; keeps tho faco cool dnd free from perspiration, and one application will, remove all redness; prevents any tendency to growth of hair .on tho facc. Hygienic Antiseptic Pace Bowder, in four shades, 2s. 6d. Lip Food, 2s. 6d., imparts a lasting fresh tint, cures Tough and cracked lips. All toilet* preparations for hair, face and hands. Hair-work of evory description. Hair and Face Treatment! Miss Milsom, Barnett's Building, M Willis Street. Telephone 814.—Advt.

Miss Nathan's Rod cross Cookery Book. (_. In aid of the Bed Cross Funds, Miss Sybil Nathan has compiled an excellent little cookery book, containing a large collection of tried recipes. Most of those have been seut in by friends and well wishers of the cause, who personally vouch for- the satisfactorincss of the recipes, and their names aro appended to-each ono as an acknowledgment of their assistanoo." These recipes aro classified'as follows Soups, fish, • entrees, luncheon and suppor dishes, salads (of which ono cannot have too largo a collection), supper' sweets, puddings, savouries, pickles, sauces, and chutnoys, preserves, cake fillings, cakes, different kinds of breads, biscuits, ctc., and sweets. Not the least useful of the recipes are a number secured from the cooks at Taumaru Convalescent Home, Lowry Bay, who aro known to be specially proficient m tlio art of cooking. A good idea was tho leaving at. the end of tho book space for any additions in tho way of recipes that tho ownor might chaneo to' come across from time to time. A neat grey cover with a design by Miss Jlina Arndfc lias been chosen by' Miss Nathan, and for the sake of the cause it is to bo hoped that the little book will find its way into very many households. They will be sold at all booksellers_ and largo drapery stores for tho price of ono shilling. A large number' has. already been sold. . Women Labour. , Tho steady draining. of our young men from industrial to military life is raising problems as to the application of industrial awards to the female labour that. replaces, .them,, and. tho. Ar« bitration Court is likely to bo kept busy with .appeals, for interpretation. The Christchurch grocers who, like-the Auckland tradesmen,' are fecliiig .'the shortage of'labour keenly, are""employing girls to weigh-up stock into packages for sale over tlio counter. The work is conducted in a separate room from tho shop, and tho question arose as to whether the girls were shop-as-sistants within. the. meaning of tho [award. An appeal to.tlio Arbitration [ Court by the inspector brought tlio rul- ! ing that tiiey. were, and that thoy.must bo paid on the wago scale lor assistants. This' establishes th& principlo or equal pay for equal work when female labour replaces male in industries governed by awards. Miss Harty is tlio guest of Mrs. Coull, Day's Bay. _ Mrs. Coull returned from Picton this weok.

The handsomo table-cover worked by Mrs. J. 51. Richardson was rallied at tho Town Hall recently, vtho winning number boing held by Mrs. Living, Khandallah. The cloth realised the sum of £50, which amount Mrs. Richardson has 'handed over to tho Y.M.C.A. to bo forwarded through them for comforts for "our boys" at the front, Nurse Cardow, who has been nursing for the Government at Raratonga, returned to Wellington by tho Moana yesterday morning. Sho has resigned tho Raratongan appointment. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By arrangoment with Sirs. Rollestou, Hair Physician and Pace Specialist,' Qualified, London and Paris.) (Masterton).—As your hair is; very thin, I would adviso a braiding made of either your, combings 'Or hair'to match' your owii. They; are. made' to' mole around tho head,'' irfnd your hair is dressed over them as pads were used, and pivo tho appearance of a luxuriant growth. All shades can bo matched in best quality hair, wavy or straight. Price •9 25.; of combings 17s. Gd.' . 11 "Sydney.'"—Por the cleansing of the 'tail' and scalp ono of the best washes 1 "in rccommend is made of Calvo. sham- , poo powders. They are al6o very stimu.c;i)g. Directions for mixing on each, "rice fid., or ss. per dozen. Further replies by letter. Privato rooms for all treatments. , Transformations and' Switches a Specialty. 256 Lambton Quay—Advt.

Ladies! Ee euro and seo our beautiful Black Silk Hoso at Bs. Gd., absolutely Pure Silk guaranteed! The quality is unmatched! Price's Store, Willis Street:" —Advt.

A Patriotic Effort at Mjramar. " On Wednesday the Miramar Town • Pall was crowded, both in the afternoon and evening,, on the occasion • of an Rfternoon tea and sale in aid of the Red Cross and Lady Liverpool Funds. The Mayor, Mr. F. Townsend, presided. After apologising for the absence of . Mrs. Luke, he referred: to the good work being done by the. Miramar Ladies' Sewing Guild. Items were then contributed by the Misaes Eggers and Mrs. Morris.' There, were the following stalls:—Produce stall, in charge of Mesdames Pyecrofi and,. Gertie; sweet stall, Mesdames Robertson and Bell; jnmble, Mesdames Hazelwood ;and James; aprons, Mrs. Pritohard; cakes, : Mesdames Marshal and Harrison; afternoon' tea, Mesdames James, Watlers," and Babbage; .fortune telling, Mesdames Starkey aud Warcup. The secretary was Mrs. W. W.'Rowntree. In the evening an exoellent concort, ,organised by Mr. Norton Taylor, was given, j t-he following performing:— Misses" Marie Fir and Barker : Messrs. iExton, .Mayall,: Tonkin, Houchen, ■Dempster, Ellison, and Barker. Ow-

ing to the generosity of overyono concerned, there were no expenses,' and the very substantial sum of £56 was realised.' Soldiers' Club Dance. ,The danco which has been arranged by the Soldiers' Club Committee (Sydney Street), and which is to.take place this evening, is likely to prove .even more enjoyable than those given on previous occasions. Careful arrangements have been made by the committee; -and as it is to take place' in the maih hall there will be. very much more room for the dancers afe well as -more comfort in every.way. All ladies holding red tickets are invited by . the committee to attend, and they are also ro mihdod to prosent ( these tickets at the door. The dance has been specially arranged for the men of the Eighteenth Reinforcements, hut that is not to say that those belonging to other Reinforcements are. not welcome also. Dancing begins punctually at iseven o'clock.

Ladies will I>e interested in onr.new line of Pare Black Silk Hose, at Bb. 6d. (Guaranteed all silk, no thread.) Price's Store. Willis Street.—Advt. . .

Hats that wash for little lads—Drill, Cotton, Pique, silk, etc., Is. to;3s. lid., at Geo., Fowlds, Ltd., Manners ' Street.— Advt.

Health of Women and Children. The monthly meeting of tho Roysl New Zealand Society l'or tho Health of Women and Children was held at tho Plunkofe Rooms, !) Courtenay Place, on Thursday. I'resent woro: Mrs. Algar Williams (in the chair), Mesdamos Burd, Ward, Winder, Anderson; Harman, Dormor, Luko, Cook, Reed, Macartliy Roid, Atkinson, M'Vicar, Corrjgan, Richardson, S. Kirkcaldie, Leckie, l)r. Huntley, Misses Inglis, Bamett, and Kirkcaldie.. Apologies were .reoeived from Lady Stout, Mesdames Fi;tchett, and Ponsonby. The nurses' monthly reports of satisfactory progress wore presented. Miss Bamett reported that two sewing bees had been held during the month, and eight parcels of baby clothes had been distributed mainly to the cases brought Under her notico by the War Relief Committeo. Parcels wore gratefully acknowledged from Dannevirke, Mrs. Burdekin, and nicely-made garments from Miss Myors's pupils, also tho following subscriptions to the Material Fund: —Miss MacEwan, 55.; Mrs. Moore, ss.Mrs. Lulce, 15a. and a parcel of material from the N.Z. Branch of the British lied Cross.

. Dr: t Huntley, and Airs. Atkinson, hon. secretary, and treasurer of .the Development of the Majoribanks Street Trust, handed ovor to tho committee the sum of £85, which had been generously donated Bomo time .ago towards a maternity home.. .Owing to a, scries rf unoxpected'- difficulties arising, it 'iw'iibvpr possible to utilise tho monoy for--that--purpose, and tho trustees' thought "that" d.v supplying a suburban Plunket nurse they would be reaching those for whoa, tho money was; originally intended. Tho committeo is most grateful to Dr. Huntley and Mrs. Atkinson, and to all those who contributed to the above fund. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mrs. Williams, on behalf of tho Wellington, Hutt, and Petone branches of the society, presented. Mrs. Hosking with a travelling rug and cushion, in acknowledgment of her invaluable services ■as hon. secretary. • During her absence in England tho position will be filled by Miss G. Kirkcaldie, 71 Thompson Street. Tho hon. .treasurer (Mrs.'Richards) acknowledges with thanks the following donations Mrs. i Waters, £1; Mrs. Macdonald, ,£1 ;_Mrs. Craden, 10s.; Mrs. Connell, 10s.; Mrs. Capper, 10s.; Mrs. Williamson, 55.; Mrs. Park, 55.; box at the rooms, £1 4s.

Contributions to their flower stall in Bouth's Buildings liave been received from Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Bristow, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Arcus, Miss Davies, Mrs. Harper, Mr. J. Webster,. Mr. Harcourt, Mrs. K. H. Wilson, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. B. P. Lethbridge, Mr. G. Thome George, Mr. Chapman, Mr. G. Mowbray, Mrs. John .Bidwill, Mrs. H. Hadfield, Mrs. Gordon, Miss Hutchen, Miss Jones, Miss .Slcerrett, Mrs. Bolleston, Miss Mannering, Mrs. Ilarkncss, Mrs. A. Gray, Miss Howden.

i The 118 th meeting of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Council was- held at Taranaki Street this week. Thoro were present: Miss England (chair)', Mesdames Hannah, Luxford, Dickinson, Dixon, Coward, Andersen, Ewcn, Misses Helyer, Hiscock, and Seaton. Bills to the amount of £50 Is. lOd. were paissed for payment. The condition of the kindergarten is satisfactory, the sickness which affected the attendance last term having practically disappeared. The council is arranging for ft 'sale of handprinted Christmas cards and calendars to be held at the end of the month (October 25), at 40 Tinakori Road. by tho kind pcrmisision of Sirs. Shirtcliffo.

Wedding in St. Peter's. On "Wednesday last a pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Peter's Church, by the Rev. A. W. Payne. Tho brido was Miss Mona Dawson, only daughter of Mr. E. A. Dawson, stationmastor, of "Wellington, and tho bridegroom Mr. Herbert Thornton, third son of the late Mr. G. H. Thornton, of Wellington. Tho bride 'wore a whito cropo-de-cheno gown with pear) trimmings, her veil being' caught with clusters of oraiige blossom. Slio carried a beautiful bouquet of white cyclamen and pink carnations. Tho bridesmaid was Miss Doris Thornton, sister of tho bridegroom. She wore cream ninon over laco, and a leghorn hat trimmed with grapes and lieliotropo streamers. Her bouquet was cream hyacinths and heliotropo sweet peas. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. Charles J. Thornton, and Mr. Mjlhvard Anderson presided at tho organ. The brido and bridegroom left for tho Southern Lakes in tho evening. Wedding at Colyton. The marriage took place on Thursday in St. Andrew's Church, Colyton, of Miss M. Shepherd, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Shepherd, to Lieutenant A. J. Papps, O.C'. H Company, Twenty-third Reinforcements, formerly assistant teacher -at King's College, Auckland, son of Mr; J. 1)'. Papps, of .Richmond, Nelson. Tho Von. Archdeacon Jones officiated,.and Miss Shepherd, sister of the bride, played the organ. Miss Stella Shophord attended her sister ,as bridesmaid, and Lieutenant H. N. Waymouth, O.C. J Company, Twenty-third Reinforcements, was best man. Among the presents received was a silver tea-set from tho officer comrades of the bridegroom. Mrs. Robert Takle and Miss V. Bussell, Wanganui, are spending a foiv days in Wellington. Before business commenced at tho meeting of tbo Soldiers' Club Committee, which was held in tho Y.M.C.A. yesterday morning, tho acting-presi-dent, Mrs. Coleridge, on behalf of tlio committee,. heartily congratulated Sirs. A. de Bathe Brandon (who is one of tlieir members) on the achievements of her son, who has shown- such fine gallantry in attacking Zeppelins, and has been awarded tho Distinguished Service Order. There was a large attendance at tho weekly meeting of the N.Z.N.A. Ladies' Guild on Tuesday evening. MVs. M?Vicar was in the chair. All reports were satisfactory. The ladies of tho guild took the opportunity of presenting Mrs. Hempton, who is leaving ipr Sydney, with a ebony liair brush and comb, and wished hor a pleasant journey and a safo Teturn. Mr. and Mrs. Kember aro visiting Napier. Mr. W. Kerr, S.M., and Mrs. Kerr, with their daughter, left Wanganui tliis week to tako up their residence in M'astorton. In commenting upon tho Dominion gift scliemo for soldiers at tho front the Auckland "Star" says:—"Not only does tho gift schemo mean that the soldiers who havo.not tho good fortuno to bo regularly supplied with comforts by their friends will havo their lives brightened, bjit it is a > reminder to th'oso who look beyond the gift to tho sentiment attaching to it that the sense of communal obligation at homo has not boon blunted by long months of war."

Owing to tlio Sydney Street Schoolroom being used for patriotic purposes while tho war is being waged, tho gift tea in connection with St. Paul's parish sale of work will bo held next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs; ShirtclifEo's residence.'

'Miss' Estdlle 'Beerels* again assisting war funds by producing in tho Grand Opera Houso in the third week of this month "Peter I'au," or at least a portion of it, by kind permission of J. 0. Williamson, Ltd. A variety of ballots and solo dancing will bo introduced into it, ■ among them being a "sun" dance by Redskins, the pillowdanco of the lost boys, an eccentric danco by Oaptain Hook and the pirates, and several others. The "Wild Flowers" phantasy promises to bo very charming. It has boen invented and arranged by Miss Bcoro, and interwoven in the story will be a series of ballets, solos, and artistic grouped -effects. The principal dancers are a poppy, a dragon fly, a bluebell, and a marguerite ; 'while. the ballets will includo a daisy chain,"poppies and corn, wild roses, and forget-mc-nots. The whole of- tlio proceeds will be handed over by Miss Bcere to the Countess of Liverpool Fund and tho Blue Cross. Tho committee is composed of Mesdamcs Arthur Myers,' Noel Adams, JFatthow Holmes, Vivian Riddiford, W. Herbert, Mrs. Algar Williams,' and Mr. R. K. Lyons, joint secretaries: Mr. Woodward is- providing the.orchestra.

To commemorate the completion of the'packing-of the Christmas gifts for tho men at the front,' a photograph of the piled-up cases was taken yesterday at the To.wn Hall. They, nmdo a most imposing array, and tho sight of them bore' witness to the -great.; amount of work which had beon spent in the packing by .the members of the Countess of Liverpool Committee, and of the way in which our .soldiers are remembered by the women of New Zealand. Occupying seats, oil the -cases, were :. .The Mavoress (Mrs. Luke), Mrs. A. Crawford (secretary), Mrs. Town'scnd (head of the Packing Committee), and Mrs. Tripp. - ' • ■

The following visitors are "staying at the Rutland Hotel, . Wiuißanui:—Mr. and Mrs. J. Coomlie (Waitotara), Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cooper (Palmerston North); Mr. and .Mrs. W.. Cooper and Miss Cooper (Masterton),'Mr. \ arloy (Melbourne), Mr. J. M. Clark (Wellington). Mr. W.'B. Montgomery (Auckland). Drs. Valintine and Hope-Lewis, Mr. G. V. Pearce, jt.P. (Paten), Mrs. and : Miss 'Speed (Makirikiri); Mr. Charles Wilson- (Marton).

Convincing proof of tlio vialue of' Sydal" in cases of sunburn and windburn is provided in a statement a non. com now in camp at Trent ham. Ho had suffered sevorely from chapped and roughened skin, tried a sample pot, and derived such remarkable benefits that, he spread its name and famo amongst others at the camp, all of whom speak in tho highest terms of tho softening, soothing, healing properties of this refreshing emollient, is. at chemists and stores.—Advt.