SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2911, 25 October 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Woman's Sacrifice. Bcforo tho conference of the New Zealand Association of His Majesty's Veterans dispersed yesterday the vicepresident, Lieut.-Colonel Porter, C.8., said ho would like to placo on record the appreciation and admiration of the veterans (who were not allowed to do any further active service, though some of them would very much like to), for the bravery and splendid service that was being rendered the Empire by the troops of New Zealand and Australia; and also to placo on record' their dc<;p sympathy with the paronts who were paying .such tributes to King and country, through the medium of the lives they held dearest. More particularly did he desire to table such a resolution on behalf of tho mothers and wives who wcro giving their sons and husbands so uncomplainingly. They (the women) were the greatest sufferers. The men had to fight—wore made to fightl It was their duty I But it was the mothers, wives, and sistors who had to suffer silently, and were showing even more endurance than the men, who were lighting so gallantly. Thanks wcro duo to the women for giving their men for service in the struggle, to attain that victory which, he thought, they could now foresoe, though I how far off it was he could not say. Mr. J. Capper instanced tho case of a widow in his district who had sent four sons to the war. One had been Rilled, one was seriously wounded, and another was reported missing. To hear of three out of her four sons being either dead or wounded must liavo wrung the heart of the woman past all comprehension. Tiie resolution was seconded by Mr. Stidolph, and carried unanimously. Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions to tho Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund have been received at the Town Hall during tho past week from tho following:—Mrs. A. Myers, The Manse (per Mrs. Fair), Urs. Maia, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Ftoydd, Mrs. J, 13. Blair, Oliau Branch of British Hod Cross, Ormondvillo Ladies' Patriotic . Committee, E. and D. Halaghey, No. Name, Mrs. Evans, Miss il'tiowan, Mrs. Gilmore, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Leach, Miss 1). Campbell, Miss 0. Coolco, Mrs. Goldstino, Mrs. MSlne, Mrs. Williams, 0. Pahiatua, L.E.S., Miss Clapham, Children of 'l'akapau, Ladies' Patriotic Guild. Foxton, Gisborne Patriotic Society, Poririja Normal School, L.E.S., Johnsonville School (per Miss Evans), Mrs. Eckford (Blenheim), Miss Stella Bell. Rod Cross Worli. During tho past week contributions to the Wellington Branch of the British Bed Gross Order of St. John liavo boon received from tho following:— Hastings lied Cross Workers, Wairarapa Branch of British Red Cross, Sirs. Eckford (Blenheim), St. Andrew's Guild, Airs. Barker, Hataitai Guild, Kilbirnie Sewing Guild, Dannevirke * Branch of British Red Cross, Mrs. Dmnbell's Guild (Khandallah), Havelock North Red Cross Worl<ors (per ilrs. Barltrop), Ohingaiti Red Cross Branch, Groymouth Branch of British Red Cross, Mrs. Wilson (Potone), Levin and District Patriotic Society,- Pupils of Muritni School, 'l'akapau Red Cross Branch, Napier Red Cross Branch. Novel Blouse Raffle. A very cxcellently-cmbroidored and valuable blouse is, by tho courtesy of the management, being exhibited in the window of tho Bristol Piano Company, on Lambton Quay. The blouse, which lias been awarded several first and second prizes at various shows in the North Island, is tho work of Miss Aleon Stevens, of Ranintikei, and is being raffled for tho bonefit of tho funds of the St. .Tohu Ambulance Brigado Red Cross Depot, in Nathan's Buildings. A novel method is being adopted with regard to tho raffle. Fivo hundred books, each containing 101. cookery recipes, liavo been printed, and each one is numbered and represents a raffle ticket. The. books aro being sold at sixpence each, so that each purchaser will receive excellent value for money, in addition to a ehaiico of winning the blouse. Tho compilation of tho book of recipes is also the, work of Miss Stevens. The books may bo purchased at tho Bristol Piano Company, at the Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street, and from members of tho committee of the Nathan's Building Depot.

A newly-formed company of amateurs scored a pronounced success on Holiday evening with a charming performance of "My Sweetheart," which was given in aid of the Christmas Gifts Fund (says our Napier correspondent). The principal roles were played by Mr. S. J. Davys (organiser and manager), Sirs. S. Jowett (who his never been seen in a more congenial part), and Mr. Eric Amncr. A candid critic says it is many years since Napier has seen an amateur performance so excellently managed.

The following members of J. C. Williamson's company are staying at the Albert Hotel:—Miss Mattio Brown, Miss Marcus Clarke, Mr. Leslie Victor, and Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell; also Mr. and Mrs. Ilcg. Taylor, Sydney; Mr. G. Macliay, Nelson; and Mi;. A. S. Cookson, Christchurch.

Mcsdamcs M'Girr and Bradley, of Scatoun, will have charge of the Red Cross shop in Woodward Street this afternoon. A good supply of homemade dainties will be on sale.

Miss Brown, matron of the Kensington Street Priv.it© Hospital, is shortly leaving Tor' England. During her absence Miss Ratliff, of the London Hospital, will bo in chargo of tlio hospital. TOILET HINTS. TREATMENTS TO BE HAD AT MRS. HOLLESTON'S. To keep the hair in good condition, monthly shampooiug is advisable. Pee, f 2a. Gd. I To strengthen the growth and prevent I breaking and splitting, have tlio hair cut and singed. Fee, Is. Gd. For falling hair, premature greyness, dandruff, or lack of lustre, a course of special treatment is invaluable. Fee, .51 1 Is. A guinea course of face treatment is indispensable for improving tlio comp'exion, removing blemishes, and eradicating wrinkles. For the permanent removal of superI fluous hnir without the slightest scar, j Mis. Rolleslon holds a diploma and medical reference for skilful treatment b_v electrolysis. . Fee, Ills, per hour. Transformations and hairwork of every description a speciality. 25G Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt. Ladies! Make, a point of inspecting the splendid new range of quality Panamas at Price's Store, Willie Street. I'rices range from 12s. Gd., 155., 17s. 6d., :!!<. up—Advt.

A Blind Masseuse. Miss Violet M'Queen, one of the resident senior pupils at (he jubilee Institute for the Blind, Auckland, ba'ng desirous of learning massage, was granted permission, under most favourable conditions (states the institute report). She made rapid progress, passed her examination, and was awarded a certificate by one of Auckland's leading medical practitioners. The cerliiicato states that Miss M'Queen acquitted herself very creditably, and prowl herself thoroughly competent. This is a profession well adapted to suitable blind persons, and is being oxtensively taught, under tho auspices of tho National Institute for tho Blind in England, to many soldiers and sailors who have lost their sight in the present war. Wonderful results arc bonig obtained, numbers passing their examination and being awarded their diplomas with distinction. London's Post-women. Seven thousand uniforms have so far been provided for London's post-women at a cost of 355. to 40s. each. Tho uniform consists of a navy blue serge tunic with red pipings, a slrirt of tho same material reaching to Clio boot tops, and a straw hat to match, with the lettering "G.P.0." Stout boots are provided. The post-women arc not 1 allowed to carry more than 20Tb. weight as compared with tho 351b. which was the limit for postmen. The Town Hall workers are now busy preparing disinfected ehirbs for the use of tho men at the front. The process of steeping tho muslin in a reliable disinfectant will be carried out here. ■ Miss Ettie Rout, of the Volunteer Sisterhood in Egypt, has received a donation of £70 10s. sent by Mrs. N. Gurr, from J)annevirko folk. The inoney is to bo used for tho benefit of tho. soldiers placed along, the communication linos in the desert. The men are a sort of patrol, and their work is irksomo and monotonous. Most of tho New Zealanders in Egypt aro located at Tel-el-Kcbir, tho hoadqunrters of the Volunteer Sisterhood's Soldiers' Club. Mesdamos I-lenry Hall and Mathew Holmes will have chargo of a National Reserve stall on "Our Day," in aid of tho Red Cross. Gifts of saleable goods xvill bo acceptable. A ra titer interesting discussion took placo at the monthly meeting of the Rangitikei Patriotic Socioty, in connection with tho send-offs to the soldiers. Mr. liill introduced the matter, and said tnat, in the opinion of some people, tJleso farewells should be entirely stopped, whilst others again held that dancing should not be permitted after the concerts. Personally, be had previously been in favour of dancing, but he hail to confess that his views bad changed, and bo now thought that dancing at t-hoso functions should bo Btopped. At tho last social the question had been discussed, but. much to his surprise, the ladies had decided on rfnneing.

The Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society intends staging tho opera, "Pirates of Penzancc," on November 15, 16, and 17. "

The death of Mrs. Parsonson, wife of Mr. Stanley Parsonson, the secretary of tho . \\M.C.A. at Jlasterton, was recorded on Monday- night. Mrs. Parsonson, who was the daughter of Dr. Crawford, of Tiinaru, was married in .Tune last-, just prior to her husband sailing with the Fifteenth Reinforcements for France as tbc representative of the Wairarapa Patriotic Committee. The late Sirs. Parsonson had one brother killed in action at Gallipoli, and Dr. Crawford, now with the forces, is another brother.

The London "Daily Telegraph" states that Miss Flora Sendcs, an Irishwoman, who was in Serbia at tho beginning of the war, served as a hospital nurse, and wlum the hospitals were closed, enlisted as a private in a Serbian regiment. After spending a holiday of two months in London, she has rejoined her regiment at Salonika, with tho rank of sergeant.

Much depends nnon (ho arrangement of the hair in bringing good points into notice or erasing bail ones. To add to, to reduce, or alter; or to make the newest and latest, is Hiss Milsom's specialty. Only uses the best quality English hair, and is assisted by a staff .or skilled hairworkers, wlio are daily making plaits, switches, toupees, transformations, wigs, natural hair pads, and curls. All light and hygienic. Note, a perfect match guaranteed in every order. Country clients' instructions faithfully carried out. Our hairwork when completed defies detection when worn. Write' for prices and particulars, and enclose pat- , tern of hair. All facial and skin preparations, all hair ornaments and toilet accessories. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 94 Willis Street. Telephone 811.—Advt.

WOMEN" ARMY DRIVERS . GREAT SUCCESS IM ENGLAND. In April last the Women's Legion, under Lady Londonderry, prevailed on the Army Council to givo some of the many eager .women drivers a'month's trial. It needs no great imagination ,to picture the apprehension with which a grudging consent was given and the subsequent astonishment at the unex-

pected success which attended the exA periment. As a result of this effective probation the motor of tho ' Women's Legion is now officially Recognised by the War Office as a civilian (subordinate branch of His Majesty's 'Army. Already a great many women •are now employed in various directions, driving cars for the War Office in mu.nition areas and conveying the 'wounded. A khaki uniform, including a small 'Army overcoat of exactly the same

type as those already supplied to the men, with Army Service Corps badges, is to bo issued, for which a special erant will be made by the War-Office. The rates of payment are: —Superintendents, 525. 6d. a week and travel-

ling expenses; head drivers or squad leaders,. 40s. a week and overtime for those returning to tho garage after 6 o'clock; mechanic drivers, 355. a week fend overtime; probationer drivers, 255. a week (355. when actually driving) 1 . ■ The section is under tho command of Miss Ctiristobel Ellis, who has done a Great deal of, excellent work for the Red Gross in Serbia and Russia, and has driven a motor transport wagon for some time on the British front in Franco and Flanders. The Women's Legion are endeavouring to establish motor driving as a new profession for women after, the war, and in addition to supplying drivers for the Army, are I constantly sending ' out women as "chauffeuses" to private owners and to large stores and contractors as. drivers of light commercial and delivery I vans. -That the work appeals to many women obvious from the long wait-: ing list of the Women's Legion at their headquarters, 72 Upper Berkeley

Street, TV., for they have been inundated with offers of service from experienced women in all parts of the country. Time was when a woman at the wheel was a unique sight. To-day man must, fight and woman must work. The example of tho Army in replacing men with women in their motor-cars is a splendid one. and tho women are worthy of the confidence given to them. —T., in the "Daily Mail."

The Ministry of Munitions is appealing for several thousand more girl and women workers, who are chiefly required to train with the object of working in aeroplane factories, where it has been found that a woman's delicacy of touch and' extraordinary instinct of minute exactness are of the utmost importance in much of the work.necessary for aeroplane parts.

The first reported function of its kind —in the interests of munition workers —was held at Hastings, Hawke's Bay, recently, when the Girls'. Friendly Society held a "social." A sum of £18 was raised, and this is to be used to better tho working arrangements for girls.

Mrs. and Miss Devine, of Wellington, are visitors to Napier.

tTlie engagement is announced of Elsavey, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ohn Ross, of Foxton, to Walter, seventh son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crow, of Tligh Park," Warraefenabeal, Victoria'.

The growth of the Ceylon tea trade has been one of tho 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. Headers who do not drinlc Desert Gold are advised to test it. —Advt., '

As a protection against hot, rough, blustery weather, "Sydal" finds uniTemi favour. A daily necessity to the woman who wishes to preserve unimpaired the beauty of a clear, soft, velvety skin. Hands, face, neck and arms—ail can be kept in perfect condition by the constant use of "Sjdal." Start using "Sydal" today. 2s, at all chemists and stores.—. Advt.