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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2907, 20 October 1916, Page 3

The engagement is announced at Gisbomo of Miss Gyladys Johnson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson, of Christchurch, to Mr. Cyril St. G. Euxton-Mander, only son of the lato James Mander and Mrs. A. H. Mander,. of Wellington, Tlie 'Christmas parcels for the men in Mesopotamia ha,ve been dispatched by the Countess of Liverpool Committee at the. Town Hall on their way to tho recipients, also to the men in Egypt. The committee is' now getting ready the parcels for the men at Samoa, and in •addition they have now undertaken to make vermin-proof shirts for the men at tho front in France. These are made of muslin, soaked in disinfectant, and the required number of theso for the Wellington area will be 6000. Tins country districts are eager to help, and after they have completed their quotas the shirts will be sent to Wellington for disinfecting purposes. The material was purchased yesterday, so that operations will be commenced at once, tho cutting out being done by machinery.

Yesterday evening returned soldiers entertained their friends at a very pleasant little danco, which was held in the Returned Soldiers' Club. Music for the dancing was supplied by some of tho returned soldiers and friends, and later supper was served in tho buffet upstairs. Mrs. A. Gray and Mrs: I'ox were some of the chaperons who were present on this occasion, aud various other friends as well.

The new costume cloth's for ' whichj many ladies have waited aro themselves: a good reason for any woman havinglier summer costume made by J. T.; Lewis, tho fashion tailor, of Featherston'. Street, Wellington. Tho style, fit, and' finish aTe further reasons why "Lewis" tailoring is preferred by well-dressed women.—Advt.

The growth of the Ceylon tea trado has been one of the commercial marvels of recent years, and "the spicy isle" now supplies the ,best tea for all the world. In New Zealand the choicest Ceylon tea is packed under the Desert Gold brand. This popular tea is enjoyed daily in every home where superior quality and value are appreciated. Readers who do not drink Desert Gold are advised to test it. —Advt.

"Sydal" is without doubt the most perfect emollient you can use at this time of the year to protect your skin and complexion from the ill-effects of wind, dust, and heat. Roughness, redness, irritation, and chaps can all be prevented; while, if you already suffer from eucli condition "Sydal" will speedily banish it. Use "Sydal" daily and keep your hands, face, arms, and neck in perfect condition.' 2a. at all chomists and stores. —Advt.

Boys like school colours on their golf hose, all schools 2s. lid. to 3s. lid., at Geo. Powlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—> Advt. ■

Japan's ambitious scliemo for making her railways .broad-gauged will take until 1943 for completion, it i s estimated, and will cost something like 700,000,000 dollars. Spain has more sunshine than any other country in Europe. Any day you may got caught iit the rain. Chills aro always in wait for you. Attack the first symptoms ot coushs'and coKs with "NAZOL."- It acts liko niajio. —Adrt,