SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2900, 12 October 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Soldiers' Evening. Last evening the Mayor and Mayoress and their Entertainment Committee entertained another large party of soldiers, tho remainder of the 18th Reinforcements who were not able to attend the evening which was given last week. The largo chamber of tho Town Hall looked very cheerful and attractive with its decorations of flags and flowers, and tho soldiers and their relatives and friends appeared to thoroughly enjoy the evening. The programme of music ivhich had been arranged by Miss Segrief was extended by encores, so much was it enjoyed, while dancing offered further attractions in between the items. Contributing to the prograinmo were': Miss Segrief and Mr. Charlton, who sang; Mr. Kevin Dillon, who contributed musical monologues, Miss Clayton recited, and Mr. Ben O'Brien contributed violin recitals, Miss O'Brien accompanying her brother oh tho piano. Mr. Thomas played tho other accompaniments. The committee ladies in charge of the refreshments had a very busy time, as usual, while the soldiers were heartily welcomed by tho Mavor and Mayoress. Red Cross Meeting. A meeting of the Women's Committee of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St: John was held in tho Reu Cross Depot, Mercer Street,', yes-terday-morning. The. president, Mrs. J. P. Luke, presided, and there was a good attendance of members. It. was reported by the lion, secretary (Miss Sybil Nathan) that the total ruitbcr of goods received at the depot during tho previous month' were and those dispatched were 28,224. Of these a large proportion was.sent io the New Zealand War Contingent Assocrttimriri England, and the remaining supplies were divided up between the military I hospitals at Ecatherston, Trontiiam, and Tauherenikau. Eleven cases of bandages were sent to Russia. A letter was also'received from Samoa asking lor hospital comforts and equipment, which the committee will accordingly: forward. Sale of work at Karorl. A sale of work in aid of tho-Karon Vicarage Funds was opened yesterday afternoon by tho Mayor, Mr. J. P. Luke, in tho Parochial Hall. Mr. Luke, who was accompanied by Mrs. Luke, was introduced to the gathering by.the Rev. Mr. Woodward, vicar of Karori, and in tho course of his opening speech ho congratulated those present upon the. patriotic work which had been accomplished by the people of Karori, both in regard to tho generous way in which they had given to tho Belgian Fund and also in the way in which they had supported tho patriotic societies in tlio City. Even though this terrible war was waging, it was necessary that church work should-still go on, and liabilities of a pecuniary nature must be met just as usual. He hoped the sum of £100 which- the organisers of tho sale were working for-would bo realised. '-.'■'

j There was a very Rood attendance of ; parishioners and their friends, and the .stalls were supplied with a great variety ; of-attractive articles. In charge were ■ Itiip. following:—Guild stall (Mosdamcs j-Tustin, Osborne, and Gavin ;-• fancy, j Mesdamos Waters, Trapp, Miss HonrddrsoTr,' and;: Miss Gavin ; novelty, Mrs. : and Miss Nowcombc"; Ttlbw|ors, Mrs. Kirkcaldio and Miss jM'Gregor; sweets, Miss Andrews and . Miss Burn; cakes, Mrs. Van Slyke and Miss Hamnierton; bran tub, Misses Hums, Bennett, and Pollen; refreshments,- Mesdames Bristow, Watersoii, Smith,'. jmd'Hendersoh. The bazaar will be continued this afternoon and evening. ' The engagement is announced of Mis s Chrissie Stevens, ' daughter of Mi. Robert Stevens, Lower J-J'utt, to Sergt. V. 0. Austin, of the 18th Reinforcements. The badee which is awarded lied Gross workers in England is simple but attractive, being merely the letters in bronzo of V.W. interlaced, surmounted by a crown. This is given for the period of time in which the worker has placed her services at the disposal of the Red Cross authorities." The following members of J. and N. Taits's "Peg o' My Heart" Company are .staying at tho Albert. Hotel:—Miss Beatrico Yaldwyn, Miss Betty M'Millaii, Mr. Cecil Brooking, Mr. Ernest Buston, Mr. A. L. Pcarco, and Mr. Charlos Bonner, also Mr. Cotter (Groymonth), and Mr. and Mrs. It. W. Bond (Dannovirke).

Mrs. W. James loaves early next week on a visit to Nelson.Mrs. Guy Mace (Mastcrton) is visiting Wellington. The Misses Robieson (Mastcrton) are staying for a few days at Kcnihvortb.

TII6 Women's National Reserve wisb to thank all members and friends who so kindly helped witb. the clerical work m connection with tho Our pay. Red Cross collection yesterday. Such good results were obtained that 'tho work was completed last night, and therefore the assistance or' members who so kindly, offered for the work to-day will not. bo required. They also wish' to thank Mr. and Mrs. T.'Young for giving afternoon tea.

ANSWERS TO COEKESPONDENTS.

(By Arrangement with Mrs. Eolleston, Hair' Physician and Pace Specialist. Qualified London and Paris.) A.H.—Dandruff is curable but liable to a relapse. Quite commonly, tho condition will return when the health becomes deteriorated, though in numerous cases Virginian Scalp Pood (3s. Gd.) eradicates it permanently. It should always be applied on tho night before washing the hair, and will be found very nourishing to the roots. M.P.—l'm pleased you have obtained' such excellent results from Crcmo of Lillics, English Court Skin Pood (3s. Gd.) is really the best I can recommend for wrinkles. 11l health'is'.very ofteu the cause, especially when the face becomes thin. Further replies by letter MRS. EOLLESTON, L's6'Lnmbton Quay. —Advt.

Patriotic Cake Room, The committee of the Patriotic Cake Room acknowledges with thanks gifts of home-mado calces, sweets/ etc., from the following donors:—Mr. and Mrß. Firth, Mosdames' Smitton, Bethune,Askew, Badhani, Findlay, Telford, W. G. lteid,. J. M'Lean, Gilford, Finch, A. Myers, A. Williams, W. Gavin, Christie, Hamer, G. Fulton, Hurst, . Isaacs-, Holmes, Palmer,- Misses Rose, Clayton, M'Glure, Dmrmnond, Cameron, M'Keliar, Wheeler (2), Chalmers, M'Menamen, Hall (2), Richardson, Macintosh, Didsbury, Kirkcaldio, Gavin, Sidey, Maudsley, Jacobsen, von Dadelszcn. A Chinese Entertainment, - ■ TJie Anglican Mission Hall in Frederick Street was tho scene, of much festivity and merriment last evening,' when the Chinese people belonging to the Anglican Mission entertained their European teachers at a" social evening. A considerable number of Chincso ■wore present, tho men occupying tho ..siats which ;ran .lengthwiso down onG sido of tho hall, their wives aiid'children, with their European friends, being on tlio other side. Littlo Chinese children wore' also" present,. a ltd _ thoroughly enjoyed 1 -themselves -in watching and listening to their'elders. A varied programme of entertainment htid been arranged, and 1 it was opened by a Chincso orchestra, of four or five members, who played a lengthy overture, toy which was added every now and again littlo bursts of vocalism. Like all Eastern music, there was much repetition, but tho musicians handled their instruments .. with dexterity. Another Chinese item was tlio singing of littlo Miss Emily Law, who sang a Chinese song, with incidental music played by two members of the orchestra. Mr, George Chang-also recited,' but his modesty forbade him to respond to an encore. Musical chairs and a potato race, in which the entrants were first Europeans and' then Chinese, /quite- dispelled the commonly accepted belief that tho Chincso aro a stolid people. Tho keenest excitement 'was shown,, and enthusiastic clapping greeted the victors, while, the competitors abandoned- themselves -most; '■ thoroughly ; to tho ardours, of the'-chase."-' Prizes were donated by Mr. Chong Lee." Members of .StrPeter's choir contributed'an item-, and little Miss Violet White saiig" and gave a fancy dance. Three of tho children of the Aro Street Mission .School gave-' an excellent display of physical exercises, and Miss- Longlinan gave a very lino performance.with Indian clubs. Songs were- sung'by Miss Jones, Miss Randall, Miss Morris; Miss Bai-rett, and Miss King. Towards the close of the evening supper'was handed round, the supper table looking very gay with scarlet flowers and fruit. As tho Rev. Mr. Watson, vicar of St. Peter's (to which parish the mission belongs), was not able to bo present till later in the evening, tho Rev. A. M. Johnson (vicar of St. Paul's) acted as chairman.

■ Mrs. Harris (Masterton).. arrives in Wellington, this week, -and will stay at Kenihvorth.. : : ■... ....'...

"Face dry and parched, after the out-. i_g, dear? .. .v. Mine was, too, but it's better now. T applied *Bydal.' It's.so refreshing, and my!—hasn't it made a change. Just feePhowsoft and smooth my'face is now! It's. T ju9l..grand.!.. Go. round to'the-'-cheiMst. ttftd get a-pot-of 'Sydal'..to-day., It's., simply splendid for softening the face -and"Inexpensive,.too—you' get:slicli a''big""'po£ for 25." At all chemists a_d stores:'— Advt. ... '' .- ' '' : . ' .