SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3110, 14 June 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

"Charley's Aunt" Social Club,

■there was a good attendanco at the social evening given by the "Charley's Aunt Club at their rooms in Courtenay tlaco last night. The executive of the Wellington Orphans wero tho guests of honour, and a specially interesting programme of entertainment had been prepared for tho occasion. Mr W H Atack occupied tho chair. The club orchestra played tho overture, and contributors to the programme- were: Miss D. Clarke, Mr. B. O'Connor, Miss Davidson (Dunedin), Miss D. Jones, with songs: Miss K. Reece and Miss N. Williamson (pupib of Miss Guise) gave some fancy dances; Miss N. Simpson, a Bute soloMiss Mabel Williams, Mr. Fred Raooy and Miss Lily Chapman, recitations; and Mr. Marquis some clever conjuring. The patter comedians, Messrs. Lockyer and Simpson, also gave some entertaining items, An American one-act play, "The Real Mr. 0.," in which the parts were taken by Mr. William J. Crawford, Mr Paul Latham, and Mr. Norman Aitken' concluded the programme. This was much enjoyed, the different parts being well sustained. Supper was lianded round midway through tho evening, and tho singing of the National Anthem ended a very enjoyable entertainment. Australian Red Cross Work. Tho May report of tho Australian branch of tho British Red Cross Society states that' tho hot weather in France has lessened tho output of clothing but the demands for foodstuffs are heavier, Fruit is largely in request. The society was able to satisfy all tha demands made during tho advanco on Bullecourt. .

The report pays a tributo to tho work of tho stretcher-bearers, who are described as having carried out their work with unexampled bravery and fortitude. An unusually largo percentage of the stretcher-bearers gave up their lives on errands of mercy. During February, March, and April tho society issued 30,000 articles of clothing, 6,000,000 cigarettes, 00,0001b. of tobacco, 33,849 toilet sets, and 55,142 packets of stationery. It made gifts to other Red Cross societies in the same period of 18,000 pairs of pyjamas, 30.000 shirts and undershirts, and 37,000 pairs of socks.

Mrs. Langdon, who lias been an inmate of tho Westland Hospital'for a number of years, is ono of many women who are doing all they can for our soldiers. Although totally Wind, Mrs. Langdon since the outbreak of war has spent all her timo in knitting socks for New Zealand soldiers. Recently sho completed her 300 th pair. All have been sent to soldiers at tho front, and many letters of thanks have reached Mrs. Langdon from tho recipients. To-morrow (Friday) evening, Rt 8 o'clock, Trooper Cluitha Mackenzie, eon of tho High Commissioner for New Zealand, will speak in tho Y.W.C.A. Club rooms, Fowlds's Buildings, Herbert Street. I'ho meeting is open to all, and it is hoped that there will bo a largo gathering of soldiers and those interested in hearing about the war from ono who has been there. I Miss Rothcnbcrg, who is collecting books for tho circulating library to bo established at Trontham Camp, would bo very glad if all donors of books would send their contributions to tho Sydney Street Soldiers' Club by Friday, as sho wishes to begin tho necessary sorting and packing that must tako place before tho books are sent to IVcntham. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Rutherford. < "Parnassus," North Canterbury, arri' ed in Wellington from Auckland o Tuesday, and are staying at tho Mil land Hotel. They inlend leaving fc Sydney shortly, Miss Kathleon Holmei of "fcnocklyrin," accompanying them. Miss Mabel Maeandrew has returned 1 Wellington from Sydney. Mrs. Murdoch Anderson has arrived i Auckland from South Africa, and i spending a short time there before loai ing for Rotorua. Mrs. Anderson is worker on tho War Coinmitteo at Cap Town. In tho window of tho Bristol Fian Company there aro a number of bag: Hammocks, etc., mado by tho eonvalof cent soldiers at Taumnru Hospital Lowry Bay, and given to the Wellingto Red Cross Shop, to be sold to-morroi for the Sick and Wounded Soldiers Fund. Tho expression of sympathy oi tho action of these soldiers for their fel low-sufferers is worthy of high praise and it' is hoped that tho gifts will sol well, and be appreciated as they deserv to be. A final meeting of tho Surpriso Bai Hay workers is to be held to-niorrov a'rtcrnoon at tho Y.M.C.A., Willis Street at three o'clock. Various business mat ters will bo discussed, and it is hopec there will be a good attendance of work ers. j In connection with the showing of thi i war film, "The Battle of tho Ancro" anc tho "Advance of tho Tanks," in thi Town Hall next week, Mrs. Low, presi dent of the Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary will be very glad to receive contribu tions of home-made sweets to be sole each evening that tho films aro beinf screened. The proceeds will go to the j funds which are to be benefited by tht | disnlay of tho pictures, viz., the | Y.Tu.C.A. Trench Comforts and Wai i Funds, tho Red Cross, and the returned ; sick and wounded soldiers in hospital and convalescent homes fund. Contributions of sweets should be sent to Mrs, Low,, care Y.M.C.A., Willis Street, beginning from Monday, and since it is t for so great a cause it is to bo hoped that contributions will bo plentiful each day that the pictures aro running. Not so long ago tho'uso of face powder'was considered injurious to the complexion, but now its use is essential. The daintiest touch improves the appearand of almost every skin. Milsom's Hygienic Face Powder in Creme, White, Buff, and Pink, 2s. Gd. and 4s. Gd.-a pure skin food in powder form, wholesome and good. For a lasting protection against cutting air and wind, use by day Cultene Balm (3s. 6d.); invaluable for motoring and outdoor nursuits; prevents skin chapping or cracking. Cultene Skin Food for night application (35.). Full directions on jars. Many other skin salves; and all hair preparations, also latest and lightest hair-work. Combings made up to order. Our hairwork is so natural that detection is defied. Miss Milsom, Barnetfs Buildings, 9-i Willis Street. 'Phono BR--Advt.

A Children's League,

A very enthusisatio meeting of between thirty and forty children was held under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. in the Constable Street room last evenins. Tho object of the meeting was to form a Loyal tv Tomperanco League Mrs. Johnson Wright presided and introduced to the gathering Mrs. Biuficld, of Wangamui, who had come to Wellington to explain, tho organisation and aims of the league, of which there is a very large branch in Wanganui. As explained by Mis. Buxfield, tho league is practically a modern Band of Hope, and the children finieldy became enthused with tho idea. As a result of the meeting an "L.T.L." was formed under the guidance of a lady director. The officers appointed comprised tho following children:—President, Pa the Shannon; secretary, Gordon Shannon; treasurer, Thelma Butters; librarian, Eral Goddard; vice-presidents, Eileen,Webb (who is also pianist for the league) and Master Shannon. Tho children -will hold and organise their own meetings every week, The Patriotic Cake Room thanks tho following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdames Rmitton, J. Campbell, Meek, Holmes, Isaacs, Findlny, Young, Gavin, Hurst, Badham. Finch, M'Rae, Fulton, F. P. Wilson, Williams, Bethune, Colin, and tho Misses Wheeler (2), Von Dadelszen, Richardson, M'Kellar, Chalmers, Gavin, Didsbury, Nation, Kirkcaldio, Hall, Cameron, and "Anonymous." | A very good idea which will be put into practice at tho Wellington Red Cross Shop by the Hobson Street ladies on Friday is that arrangements have been made whereby, on the payment of threepence, baskets of goods will bo delivered by motor at the house of the. purchaser. This should certainly encourage buying, as very often it i's the thought of struggling home burdened with parcels I that limits tho purchases, especially when there aro hills and steps to climb, as is so often the case in this hilly city. Another excellent idea is that a stall will be provided at which cooked dainties such as ham, tongues, spiced beef, aspics, clear soup, tarts, etc., may bo bought. There will be sweets, fancy work, flowers, etc., on salo as well. The ladies at tho Masterton. Patriotic Shop, which was opened on Saturday, took £230.

Miss Marks will be in charge of the Red Cross Shop in Woodward Street tomorrow. She expects to havo a good supply of cakes, sweets, etc., and hopes that friends will purchaso freely on that day.

SPECIAL HAIR TREATMENT. A Course of Home Treatment Recommended.—From time to time I have had to reply to many queries upon tho subject of hair, how to promote tho growth, to prevent and euro dandruff, to arrest premature grcyness, etc. When writing, much timo would bo saved if tho correspondent would advise mo of tho condition of her general health, appearance of the hair and scalp, a.nd inclose a sample- of rocent combings for microscopical examination. Undoubtedly tho homo course of treatment is best for those who cannot take advantage, of the . special courses given in our rooms. Tho preparations necessary include, a Pomade or Scalp Food, a specially-proscribed Hair Lotion to suit tho condition of the scalp, also Shampoo Powders or Hair Wash, sufficient in all for a thrco months' course, with full instructions. Prices 16s. Gd.; posted, 17s. Mrs. Rolloston, 256 Lambton Qnay.-Advt.