SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2920, 4 November 1916, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Military Wedding. A vory pretty military wedding was solemnised oil Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral by tho Rev. A. M. Johnson, when Miss Daisy Taylor, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, of 15 Park Street, was married to Corporal Gordon Thomson, of the Twenty-second Reinforcements, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, of Takapau. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a cream cropo de ohine dress and, a largo pale bluo hat. Miss May Taylor, sister of tho bride, and Miss Makin wore costumes of fawn resilda and large hats trimmed with black plumes. Gunner W. T. Duck--nianton, lately returned from tho front, acted as best man, and. Corporal Hill, of tho Twenty-second Reinforcements, was groomsman. After tho ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of the brido's parents, whore 1 tho wedding breakfast was held, tho tables being tastefully decorated with rod, white, and blue streamers. Over eighty guosts attended, among -whom wero Mr. and Mrs. Thomson,, parents of tho bridegroom. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Thomson.: were-given' a hearty send-off and,.left by,-train for the north. During-the evening a 'very- successful euchre tournament wfts • held followed by a musical programme, the chief contributors being Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wood, Mr. W. Goudie, and Mr. Fraser Thomson, with' Mr. _. George Holloway acting as accompanist. Dance for Soldiers. "In connection with the "dance at the Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, all ladies holding red tickets are again reminded that' those unable to attend this evening are asked kindly to notify tho Dance Committee. Mrs. Lo Marchand will proside at the pinno, and Private Anketell will accompany her on the cornet. Miss Moss acknowledges contributions to tho flower stall in Routh's Building from the following ladies:— Mrs. Pollen, Misses Levin, 'Miss Guthrie, - Mrs. Marsden, Mrs. li. Chambers, Mr. Weston, Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. Bristow; Miss Hutchen, Miss Edwards, Mrs. W. Birch, Miss Skcrrctt, Miss Douglas, Miss Davics, Sirs. Cook, Miss Best, .'Miss'Co'ck-roll.

Tho St. John Ambulancc Brigade and Red Cross Society Depot'acknowledge, donations and gifts.from tho following: Bulls Red Cross Society,; Otakcho. Red Cross Guild, -Rahgiwahia! ' Red Cross Society,- Paltncrston -North-. -Nursing Division, of. St. John..Ambulanco Brigade, Girls' College, Mrs.' Eossetto, Mrs. Parrott, Mrs.. -' Holdswqrth, Ha-mua-Hnkanui Red Cross-Society, Nor.sewood Red Cross Society, £10 (proceeds of "social")) Mrs. Hunt-cr, £20. - ". -

TOILET HINTS.- - TREATMENTS TO BE HAD. AT MRS, ROLLESTON'S.

To keep tho hair in good condition, monthly shampooing is advisable. Foe, 2s, 6d. To strengthen the growth and prevent breaking and splitting, have tho hair cut and singed. Fee, Is. 6d. For falling hair, premature groyness, dandruff, or lack of lustre, a course of special treatment is invaluable. Fee, .£1

A guinea course of face treatment is indispensable foe improving tho complexion, removing blemishes, and eradicating wrinkles. For the permanent removal of superfluous hair without the slightest scar, Mrß. Rolleston holds a diploma and medical reference for skilful treatment by electrolysis. Fee, 10s. per hour. Transformations and hairwork of every description a speciality. .. 256 Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt.

Ladies should - purchase their Silk Hoso at Prico's Stove, Willis Street. Absolutely the best qualities and be6t values in town!—Advt.

Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roBOB and the choioest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Straet.:—Advt.

Health of Women and Children. The monthly meeting of the Royal , New Zealand Society for the Health of AYomen and Children was held in the Moiety's rooms, 3 Courtenay Place, on Thursday. Present: Mrs. Fitchett (in tho ohair), Lady Stout, Mesdames M'Vicar, Luke, Winder,. Chapman, Corrigan, Ponsonby, M'Lean, Richardson, Cook, M'Caw, Misses Inglis, Cable, Barnett, and Kirkcaldie. Apologies were received from Mrs. Algar Williams, S. Kirkcaldie, Ward, Anderson, Hanan, Leckie, and Cook. The nurses reported satisfactory progress, as did the representatives of the Hutt and Petone branch. Miss Barnett reported that sowing bees had been held regularly at Mrs. Kirkcaldie's, and also at her home, and 113 garments had been distributed during the month. Parcels . of - baby clothing are. gratefully acknowledged from Mrs. Bayfield, Mrs. G. Holmes, and Palmerston North, per Mrs. Porrit; also tho following donations towards the material fund:—Lady Stout, £2; Mrs. Macarthy Reid, £1; Mrs. Chapman, 10s.; Mirs. T. Cook,

los.; Mrs. Eichaidson, 7s. 6d.; Mrs. Ponsonby, 7s. Cd.; Miss Barnett, 55.; Mrs. Tripe, 2s. 6d. The oommittee regrets very much the resignation from the position of president of Lady Glasgow, on account of her leaving for England very shortly. The hon. treasurer, Mrs. Richardson, acknowledges the following subscriptions and donations:—Mrs. J. M. Richardson, 10s;; Mrs. Evans, 10s.; Mrs. Smith, 10s.; Mrs. Smith, 3s. 6d.; bo's at rooms, lis. 6d.

The Ladies' 'Auxiliary of the Navy League have received parcels from the following ladies:—Mesdames Mabin,D. T. Stuart, G. Winder, Coleridge, W. S. Reid, Gorton (Bulls).

Despite the -TisinE cost of many daily necessaries, there is one article remains as economical as it is enjoyableDesert Gold Tea. It is becoming increasingly popular because of the superior value offered at the four, moderate prices -Is. Bd., Is. 9d., 18. 10d., 2s. If you do not use the "Queen of Teas/' order a. packet at the price you usually pay and notice the wonderful quality.—Aavt.

Wellington thinkers! Try the Thinkers' Favourite Writing Tablets, 6d. and Is. each; also Thinker Penny Note Books. Splendid for schools and everybody. P, Cording, Bookseller and Stationer, Courtcnay Place.—Advt.'

Dance at Anzac Club, Featherston

Under the management of a committee of Lower Valley ladies, Mesdames W. J. Martin, W. E. Bidwill, George Pain, and Mrs. G. A. Whealer (Day's Bay), who acted for Mrs. William Hume, a very successful dance for the soldiers was held in the Social Hall of the above club on Thursday evening. There were about 400 people. present, and the music was supplied by' the Camp Military Band. Supper was served in one of the large reading-rooms. Amongst the ladies assisting were Mesdames Lepinski, A. E. Wickens, E. E. Woodley, J. C. Chapman, Fossey, E. C. Evans, and Misses Keily, - Biss, Martin, and Henry.

The Wellington Girls' College lias received a. generous offer of help for their patriotic fund from the members of the Khandallah Literary and debating Society. A short time'ago this society ,produced "Tho Merchant of Venice" at Khandallah. The entertainment was a great _ success. To-night tho performance is to be repeated in tho Central Hall of the Girls' College. Such an entertainment is seldom given, and it is hoped'that all friends of the college and all lovers of Shakespeare will not miss the opportunity of - seeing it.

' The parishioners of St. Paul's ProCathedral are reminded by an advertisement of tHo annual sale of work. Her Excellency Countess of Liverpool has again consented to open this sale. It is to bo held this year for one day only, November 8. Wednesday next. As the Soldiers' Club committee are ii). occupation of tho Parish Hall, in- Syfiney Street, the sale is taking place this year in St. Andrew's School, The Terrace. Gifts of flowers and cakes will be most gratefully received. , '

Women with weak, thin hair 6hould be 'advised by Miss, Milsom. Recommends the latest and lightest, viz., Parisian Braiding, which is not a pad 'nor a transformation, yet can be so adjusted that it appears to bo growing from thescalp. It thus enables a woman to have her hair exactly hor own colour and with much more to dress, but rests her own, which is so continually being used and exhausted in the process of dressing. High-class Hygienic Hair Work. Call or write anent Miss Milsom's latest and lightest models. Superior English hair used and attractively finished. ■ Clients taught professional way to make added hair keep its colour and lustre and look as if it were growing naturally. Detection defied. All face and skin preparations. Shampooing a speciality. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, Si Willis Street. Tel. 811.*

LADIES' COSTUMING. Mr. J. T. Lewis, the fashion tailor, of Featherston Street, advises the arrival of the very BcaToe black and white check costuming. Ladies desirous of having a costume of this smart, highly fashionable material should call on Mr. Lewis at the earliest opportunity. This cloth is high class and thoroughly reliable.—Advt.

Exposed as they are to all kinds of rough weather, men in training camps suffer severely from windburn and sunburn. An officer now in camp narrates how, after numerous preparations had been tried, the men in his command got full relief and comfort from the u6o cf "Sydal." He had been given a sample to try himself, and had derived 60 much benefit from it that he recommended "Sydal" to others, with the above happy result. Therein lies further proof of the soothing, softening, healing value of this popular emollient. Price, 25., all chemists and stores.—Advt.