OCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2913, 27 October 1916, Page 2

OCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wellington Red Cross Committee. The committee of the Wellington ■Women's Red Gross Committee acknowledges the following, from Mrs. Firth, lion, treasurer: Miss C. Richardson, £1; Pukuroa Red Cross, £7 <ls. 3d.; llr. H. Hume, £2 25.; Mrs. Blutv dell, £1; Mr. Lewis, £1; Miss N. Pntman, sale of flowers, £4 55.: Mrs. Medley, £1; Mrs. Dawson, 10s.; Tlioniclon Methodist Ladies' Guild, il; Ohanii Red Cross, £1 135.; Mrs. J. Ewing, CI; Mrs. J. Macdonald, 10s. 6d.; Rrkanamii Rod Cross, £10 Is.; Ohariu residents. £13 10s. 9d.; Awatuna Ladies' Guild, £5. Wellington South Nursing Division. Members of the Wellington South Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas met on Tuesday evening for the fortnightly meeting. After a little business had been transacted. Mrs. Smith, Corps Lady Superintendent for the Auckland District, gave a very interesting account of a *,visit to England in 1911, more especially connected with St. John Ambulance matters. She mentioned tho historic interest that surrounds the lieadqimrtors, St. John's Gate, (London, also the solemn annual service held in connection with tho same. Tho lecturer also spoko of the facilities afforded her for a lengthy period of training in two London hospitals. At tie close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Smith for her address. Young People's Demonstration. Beforo a crowded and appreciative audience in St. Thomas's Mall, Newtown, last evening, a young people's demonstration was given in aid of the South Wellington Salvation Army Self-Denial Fund. Commissioner Hodder presided, and after tlio singing of "The Now Zealand National Anthem" he addressed a few remarks-to the audience. After that a prepared ■programmo was carried out. Four items were given by the Girls' Home at different times, namely, a company song, tho opening item on the programme, and later hall throwing, physical drill, and club drill. The scholars, Presbyterian Suiuloj School, also gave four items, floral drill, pianoforte solo, club drill, and a dialogue. Tho floral drill by these children was very pretty, and was well received. The dialogue, was "Aunt Jemima's Money," and it was also woll received. Other items on tho programmo were: Recitations by Miss. Cooly, of tho Scholar Methodist Sunday School (2J, * and one by a member of the Scholar Girls' Home; company songs by W.S. j S.A. Sunday School, and the Island Bay Boys' Homo; a dialogue by the Island Bay Boys' Home,; club swinging by Miss R. Harrison; a pianoforte trio by the Misses Dora, Lily and Olive Gray; and a part song by tho Girls' Home, Wellington South. This en'tertainment was tho last appeal for tho fund, and udging by the number present—the hall, which is a large one, was crowded—tho fund should benefit considerably by it, apart from tho canso tho entertainment -was well worth attending, a number of the items being of exceptional merit. Women and the Game of Life. I don't mind a dull woman, but a dull man is tho dullest tiling alive. To a woman you can talk of clothes and babies, and encourage her to toll'you | about her love affairs and the fatal at- . traction for the opposite sex that we all like to think we possess. Naturally, these subjects are taboo to a man and - some of them can't oven talk about dogs. The pity of it is that there are on the whole far more dull men in the world than there are dull women. Perhaps that is because women retain their interest in life hotter than a man does. However hard Fate hits them they still go on in an inquiring spirit; and the mirsurt of happiness is always exhilarating.. -They may say that life has no more to offer them, but very | few of them really think so. They are simplv trying to tempt Fate into giving them another chance, and there is nlwavs the chance that iust one more Bhuffle of tho cards will do it.—(Exchange.) a Miss Una Carter has been visiting friends in Christchurob, and returned home yesterday morning. Mrs. J. Warren, of Tomoana, who has been staying with her sister, Miss Hardy, at Wadestown, is returning to Hawke's Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, who - recently returned from Japan, liavo ' paid a short visit to Ashbur.ton, and > they returned to Napier yesterday.' 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Burnett, of i Kelburn, intend to let their houso for ( at least unother year, while they remain in England. Miss Burnett is ' still hard at work sorving in a canteen. ' Mrs. Chatficld lias returned from a i short holiday in Nelson.' 1 ' A meeting is to be held at Miss 1 Coates's residence, in Hobson Street, ! this afternoon at 2.30, of the Victoria i Loague Council. Business .connected 1 with the lied Cross movement for "Our I Day," on November 3, and other mat- | ters, will be discussed.

Mrs. Sliirtcliffe and Miss Seaton were mainly responsible for the excellent management of the sale of work in aid of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Schools, which was hold at Mrs. Shirtcliffe's residence on Wednesday afternoon. • The Chilton Houso girls bad painted some charming Christmas cards, with mottoes from theiv favourite authors, and Miss Seaton had made some pretty calendars for 1917, which were in great request. Amongst the helpers wero the Misses Sliirtcliffe, Putnam, Bwart, Clark, Johnson, Hamilton, Sturrtevant, L. Vickerman, Anderson, Fulton, and others. Over £22 was realised. > I TOILET HINTS. ) treatments to be had at lIKS. ItOLLESTON'S. To keep the hair in good condition, monthly shampooing is advisable. Fee, 2a. Cd. To strengthen the growth and prevent breaking and splitting, have the hair out and singed. Fee, Is. 6d. For falling hair, premature greyncss, dandruff, or lack of lustra, a course of special treatment is invaluable. Fee, .El Is. A guinea course of.fnce treatment is indisponsabla for improving tho complexion, removing blemishes, and eradicating wrinkles. For the permanent removal of superfluous hair without tho slightest scar, Mrs. Eollcston holds a diploma and medical reference for skilful Ueatment by electrolysis. Fee, 10s- per hour. Transformations and hairwork of every description a speciality. !>SG Lambton Quay, Wellington.—idvt.

Wo have just opened a big lino of black Golf Hose for 6chool boys, with gold, red, red and gold, royal, red and white, green, green and white tops—3s. to 3s. lid., at Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt.

Wadding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and tho choicest of (lowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I rnako a speciality of. Packea ond forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 30 Willis Street—Advt.

3ance at Returned Soldiers' Club. A concert and dance was given in the Returned Soldiers' Club last evening. Tho evening successfully arranged, and tho Following contributed items: —Messrs. R. Blow, M'Cabe, Munroo, Fannin, jatten, and Mrs. Hyaniß. Miss Wat;i;is played the accompanimcnts. After • the super adjournment dancing occu)ied the remainder of tho evening, ilr. Jennings played the dance music. Included in the ladies present were Mesdanics Ward, Batten, M'Kenzie, 3. Earle, Martin, and several others. I'ho singing of "God Save the King" included a very pleasant evening. rhe Kelburn Readers. Tho Kelburn Readers are repeating the reading of Alfred Sutra's play, "The Two Virtues," oil Monday next, in the Victoria College gymnasium, in aid of the fund of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Union, Those people who hoard the play read a fortnight ago i;i aid of tho Serbian hospitals, will remember the pleasure it gave to all present- As there' has been many requests for another .reading, tho" club has decided to repeat it for the abovenamed object, to which- there is sure to be a generous response. Dance at the Town Hall. The dance to augment the revenue of the Russian .Jewish War Relief Fund, raised for the purpose of relieving the distress now prevailing amongst, the Jewish war victims in the Eastern war zone, took place at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, under tho patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress of Wellington, and was well patronised by a largo gathering of sympathisers. The evening was greatly enjoyed by all present. Amongst these who contributed items were: —Missscs X. Davis, M. and F. Kutner, J. Potrie, V. St. John, and Messrs. W. Goudie, Culford Bell, and H. F. Woods, all of whom were enthusiastically encored. In addition to the above, Madame Cora Lee, the wellknown palmist, attended and read the palms of numerous patrons, tho whole of the proceeds being donated to tho fund. '.Phe committee desire to thank the kind donors of cheques, refreshments, etc., and also the Wellington Patriotic Society's Band for the excellent dance music so willingly and. gratuitously rendered, all of which assisted to make the fathering a success. The fund will benefit materially as a result of tho evening. Women's Bravery In-the Field. H.M. the King has bestowed the Military Medal for. bravory in tho field to a number of sisters and nurses. The Press Bureau says regarding these ladieß:— Lady Dorothio Feildirig has driven a Monro motor ambulance and attended wounded for over, a year with marked devotion to duty and contempt of danger. Miss Mabel Mary Tunley, ActingMatron Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service; served in. South Africa and with-the B.E.F. in France since' the', mobilisation in August, 1914. She was mentioned in dispatches in February, 1915, and was awarded tho Royal Red : Cross ill January last. She lias been wounded, but is still at duty. • Miss Ethel Hutchinson was_ trained a.t tlie London Hospital and joined the Imperial Military . Nursing 'Servico therefrom in Aus list, 1014. She served with the B.E.F. in France as sister. • Miss Jean Strachah Whyto was trained in ' the Western Infirmary, Glasgow, joined the T.F.N.S. in February, 1909, was mobilised at tho Second Scottish General Hospital in September, 1914, and lias been on active. servico abroad since May 28, 1915. She lias been' wounded, but is still at duty. Miss Nora Easby was. trained at St. Thomas's Hospital. London, and joined tho B.E.F. in France in September, 1914. She has been wounded, but is. still at duty. Miss Beatrice Alice Allsop was trained at St. Thomas's Hospital, London, and was subsequently charge nurse there. She joined the B.E.F. in France in August, 1914, and has been wounded, but is still at duty. ' Scout Entortalnment. At a meeting of tho. mothers and friends of the members of tho Kelburn Troop of Boy Scouts, held'in tho Kelburn. Kiosk, it was decided to rive an entertainment in the Concert Chamber on November 10 in aid_ of tho troop fund. Mr. E. S. Baldwin and a party of readers propose to contribute readings of those extremely clover and fascinating plays, "The Mollusc" and "Waterloo," and a committee of ladies will sell home-made sweets and cakes to swell tlio proceeds. Frenoh Red Cross Fund. The lion, secretary of tho Navy League acknowledges the following contributions to the above fund, promoted by the league on Trafalgar Day: —Collection and reserved seats at Town Hall, £20 4s. 7d.; Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, sale of sweets and donations, £45 19s. 2d.: sale of flags at Wellesley Club, per Mr. R. Darroch, £17 6s. ; collection at picture • entertainment, £3 19s. Bd.; J. and N. Tait, £1 Is.; masters and boys, Wellington College, £10: Mr. awl Mrs. J. P. Firth, £5; total, £103 10s. sd.

Tha Kelburn Readers are giving another of their popular readings shortly in aid of the Boy Scout movement, which is badly in need of funds.

Mrs. George's house, in Rawhiti Ter. race, is to be lent to the Spinsters' Club on Saturday for their salo to raise more funds for comforts for our soldiers at the front. Many tempting and saleable articles, ivhiclPwill be suitable for Christmas presents, will be on view at reasonable prices.

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Ladies should purchase their Silk Hose at Prico's Store, Willis Streot. Absolutely tlio best qualities and best values in town!—Advt.

Desert Gold is the champion of tho turf, and .Desert Gold Tea is the champion of all teas. Both aro unsurpassed and hold first placo' in public favour.— Advt. 'J