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WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AN© PERSONAL

(By Imogen.)

Parcel Packing at tho Town Hall. Tho Town Hall presented a very animated appearance yesterday, when the members of tlio Lady Liverpool Fund woro all busy at the soldiors' parcels. Thero was no crowding, no rush, no confusion, and a cooling broezo wandered in and out, and tempered tho great heat which was so noticeable elsewhere. Trestle tables had been arranged for each little company of workers, and clover fingers manipulated tho various items each packet must contain with what appeared to bo a really marvellous dexterity. Soldiers' socks were deftly wound round tlio tins, and in a few seconds more each parcel was encased in a towel or handkerchief. Each parcel_ contains a tin of jam or of sweets, a tin of tobacco or cigarettes, a vorrain-proof shirt or a pair of socks, and a tin of milk. In one quiet corner of the liall wero a number of ladies busily engaged in sewing tiny bags containing two naptha-balls each, on to tho verminproof shirts. The day's work resulted in rather more than 1000 parcels boing packed and put into tho cases. Wliilo the ladies made «p the parcels, some of the men wero busy taking tlio lids off tho boxes of jam, while others nailed up the full oases. To-dav the members of the Citizens' Gift Fund will do tlie packing. Soldiers' Letters. Mrs. Luko has just received tho following letter from Sergeant _ W. H. Mulcahy, of the Samoan garrison, in which he expresses in the highest terms his gratitude to Mrs. Luko and the -members of her committee for tho most acceptable parcels forwarded to him and his mates in Samoa. As a moro practical appreciation of tho work done by the Wellington ladies, lie enclosed £5 for the funds they control. He writes: —"As one who is not at present permitted to take a moro active part, would you kindly allow me to do the little that is in my power in forwarding a small donation for your fund. It will at least show a slight appreciation of your kindness personally received, and go a small way to assist -your noble work. Quito a number of letters and postcards have been received by tho same mail from the soldiers in Samoa, and somo from the men on , our transports, all written in tho" same agreeablo strain. 'This must bo a great sourco of gratification to all tho ladies who have worked so hard. Mrs. tJrawford has also received letters from tho men who havo received "housewives," and everyone is agreed .that they aro handy and useful. A .degree in forestry has been won by a woman for tho first timo in the ■University of London. The Camp Commandant at Treutham acknowledges the receipt of oranges, handkerchiefs, and sweets from the Salvation Army for tho Camp Hospital. Mrs. M'Cosh Clark, of Auckland, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. FranTc Ross, of Sherindon, Hawke's Bay, is staying aFjfcho Midland Hotel, and leaves fof' "Auckland to-day. Miss M'Lean is returning to Wellington to-day. She has Been spending a part of the vacation in Christchurch. Mrs. Sproule, of Napier, who been in Paekakariki for tho past month, paid a short visit to tho Royal Oak Hotel, and slip leaves for Napier to-day. The Kelburn awl Karori branches of the Wellington Womeil's National Reservo took chargo of tho Red Cross Shop, 125 Lainbton. Quay, yesterday. Tho shop was filled with most delicious lemonade,, cakes, jams, and pro'duco of every kind, all fresh from tho garden. There was a ready sale for everything, and tho satisfactory sum of £31 was taken in the day. This amount shows the keen interest the women of tho National Reserve are taking in the Red Cross work ,of tho City. Mrs. M'Kcn7Jq and Miss Macgregor, assisted by Miss Joe- Kirkcaldie, had charge- of tho produce stall, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. M'Villy, assisted by Mrs. Barclay, Mrs. Wethenall, and Mrs. Pringle, took the cako stall, and Bliss Cooper and Miss Moss had their usual fine display of flowers, which sold readily. Thero is somo produce loft over, including cjrgs, jams, and vegetables of all kinds. Mrs. Firth, tho lion, secretary, will he at the shop to-day, and will ho glad to sell theso goods for the fund. . ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement isith Mrs. Bolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist; Qualified, London and Paris. "W.W."—To make tho hair bright and glossy, brush it w«U every morning, ami keep the scalp in a good condition. Dandruff is ruinous to the appearance of tho hair, and causes it to appear dull oml lifeless. Virginian Scalp Food, price Ss. (id., removes dandruff, and promotes a healthy growth. \ "Hutt. JJ —If your nails ore very brittle do not cut, l>ut file them regularly. A little lomon juico removes stoina, and "Zolone," applied .every night, improves the condition and soitens tho hands; price 2s; 6d., postage 3d. 'B.B."—We have now a new supply of tho purest and beet quality Henna Powder, 2s. Gd. per oz. Further replies posted. Coutscs , of hair treatment, 21s. Hairwork of -every description at English prices. -Mrs. Eolleston, 256 Lanibton Quay.—Advt, Silk hosiery for ladies will be found in excellent variety at Price's Store, si--50 Willis Street. Silk-ankled hose, 2s. lid., 3s. 6d., 4s. 6d.; pure silk hose, Cs. 6d., 7s. 6d. up. Quality and value the bcot in town.—Advt. Ladies! When you require dainty eilk losiery remember that you will receive the best values at Price's Store, 54-56 Willis Street; ailk-anklcd hose,' 2s. lid., 3s. Gd., 4s. Gd.; pnro eilk hose, Gs. 6d 7s. 6d. up.—Advt. ' • The Patlie Disc, playing through tho medium of a smooth, ball-pointed, unwearablo sapphire in lieu ot' tlie sharppointed ne&dle. represents the Inst word iii tlio faithful reproduction of sound. It is unwenrable and, with ordinary care, unbreakable. Tlie tone is rich, full, upd mellow. Any existing Disc Aliidiine can id easily fitted with, tho Pathe Sound Box, to enable its ownor to enjoy the pleasures of the largest and mo3t artistic repertoire- in tho talking machine world. Catalogues, etc., Oscar Hewetfc and Co" 58 Cuba Street (just below Bank N.Z.).— Advt.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

Danca for Solrliors, Thero was a ]iiosfc cratifying response mado by f.lio soldiers ivitk regard to tho invitation issued by tho Dauco Committee of tlio Sydney Street Soldiers' Club last night. Tlio room, though Euch a large one, was simply packed. Mrs. W. lJlundell took cliargo of the tearoom as Mrs. Colericlgo was enKap;ed in tho dancing room, and Mrs. J. W; Salmond was in chargo of tho refreshments in the gymnasium. There is no doubt that tho dances for soldiers aro steadily increasing in .popularity, and tho committee should feel rewarded for the extra work entailed when they seo how much the dances are appreciated by the boys. For tho First Country Day a number of city .buyers offered PaScall's sweets jars to tho country- ladies for their use. They would be verj' gladly accepted if brought to the Red Cross Shop any timo on or before February 2. The Boy Stout, who gave such assistanco on January 5, will be welcomed. Mrs. Y'eitch, of Ormondville, is in Wellington, and intends leaving for England immediately. Mr. and Mrs. John Neame, who 'have- been motoring in tho South Island, left Wellington on Friday, spending a night m Fcatherstoii, en route for Wanganui. Mrs. Dick Wood, of Ma&rua, Capo Runaway, is staying with Mrs. E. F. Hadfield, Hill Street. News lias been received that Misa Kathleen Anderson, who left Wellington in April last to continue her studies at the Royal College of Music, hasrecently won a College- Council Exhibition, open to vocalists and instrumentalists of all classes. Miss And'rson is studying unaer Mr. Frederick Clift'e. Among tho four bridesmaids ivho attended Countess Nada Torby. upon her ■marriage to Prince George of Battenberg is one who officiated in a similar capacity to Queen Mary. This is tho 'bridegroom's ouly unmarried sister, Princess Louise of Battenberg, who was a tiny girl nearingtho ond of her fourth year ivhen she first apjoared as bridesmaid at a Royal wedding at the Chapel Royal. Countess Nada'e elder sister. Countess Zia Torby, also supported the bride, and the other two attendants woro her cousins, . Princess' Zenie of Russia, tho daughters of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess George of Russia.

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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2991, 31 January 1917, Page 2

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WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2991, 31 January 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2991, 31 January 1917, Page 2

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