SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3152, 2 August 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Violet Day: A Red Cross Effort. Tho women of Wellington are working very hard to mako Violet Day (Friday, August 10) the success the cause deserves. Promises of iiowors, especially violots, have como from all parta of tho North Island, nud given a lino day tho appeal should bo crowned with success. Besides the salo of flowers tho streots will bo made , attractive by morry-makers, Maori poi dances, shop window decorations, cofi'oo stand-up, "throw to tho flag" appeals, etc.—and violets everywhere. Evoryono will have to buy and woar violets. No stono will bo loft unturned to wheedle the coin from the hardest heart—if any there bo. The joyful thought that good comfort is goiiig to our sick and wounded from the result of the Violet Day appeal should make everyone proud to buy and willing to give his veriest all. Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary Sale of Work. I Yesterday afternoon a sale of work I organised by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the ! Young Men's Christian Association for I the purpose of renovating ithe association building in Willis Street (renovations being sadly needed) so that it might be mado more attractive for soldiers, botn returned and in camp, was opened by Mr W. H. George, president of the local 'branch. Tho social hall, in whioh the bazaar was hold, hnd been ■ attractively decorated for the occasion with flagsand patriotic coloured drapery, and the stai s had a most tempting display of good* of all kinds, flowers, homo-made sweets, cakes, soldiers' comforts, plain and fancy, work, etc. Mr. George was received. by Mrs. Lowi president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, and in tho course of his opening speech he paid a very high tribute to the work' which women had done in connection with the association. So great and so invaluable had been this work that he thought it time that ttio board reconsidered its relations with tno ladies who had helped them s°/My. In England and France thoy had 26,008 workers in connection with the association's work for the soldiers, and of thosj 3000 alouo wove men, whose activities carried them into the trenches. Such was tho way in which women had assisted the work of tho association. Mr. C. M. Luke followed Mr. George, and also emphasised tho part that women had played in connection with their work. Ho did not think that anything like justice had been paid them. Mr. Yarney was also asked to add his word, and speaking from what he had seen of women's work for tho Y.M.C.A. at Homo ho was able to fully emphasise what had been said. After hearing nothing but men's voioes and living constantly among men the soldiers had gained an even added appreciation of the services, of women, if such could be possible. Mr. Brownell, national secretary of the Y.M.C.A., also spoke briefly and to the point. Following tho speeches camo tho real business of tho afternoon—that of purchasing from the stalls, which were stocked with an exceptionally fino display of goods. These wore in charge of the following:—Flower stall, Mrs. Low (president of the auxiliary) and Mrs. Kist; work stall, Mrs. Stephen Wright and Mrs. Bray; sweets, Miss Hatch; cakes, Mrs. Fossette; produce, Mrs. Montaguo and Mrs. Campbell,-soldiers' comforts, Airs. Kersley and Mrs. Varney; tea-room. Mrs. Laurenson and Mrs. Ivelly. All these ladies, who -were at tho head of tho stalls, had several assistants. . Very material assistanco in regard to this salo of work had been received from Miss Ivy Middleman of Levin, who, besides being responsible for the sending ol a sheep, poultry, vegetables, and a very fine cake made by herself, had also collected and-sent considerable financial assistance-fully. £10 .at least. Miss Middleman is only thirteen years of age, so that ,hor zoal for the cause is greatly to be appreciated and admired. In the evening a musical progrnmmo arranged by Madame Mueller was given, and greatly appreciated.

To-morrow tho Wellington Red Cross Shop will be in chargo or and stocked by the women of tlio New Zealand Natives' Association. They intend to have a good supply of produce, especially home-made cakes, which will be all guaranteed. There will be dainty needlework and spring flowers in abundance. ! Tho Red Trianglo cako stall (Y.M.C.A.) will be found stationed to-morrow at thecorner of Boulcott and Willis Streets, the Berhampore Ladies' National Reserve will bo in charge. The Nolson peopio have sent a splendid supply of fruit and vegetables. Contributions may be sent to tho Y.M.C.A. rooms, Willis Street. Tho children attending tho Masterton District High School are'contributing 500 Christmas puddings for tho soldiers at tho front. The Mayoress (Mrs. Luke) statod last evening at tho meeting of tho Citizons Christmas Gift ]7und that every time a certain soldier at Samoa receives a, parcol lie sends a chequo for X 5 56. Maud Allan, the famous dnncor, has made application in Los Angeles for passnorts to leave New York at the earliest opportunity to go to Franco to nurse tho American wounded Miss Alan, who snent tho winter with her mother, neai iKgeles. has placed at tho disposal of the American Eed Cross her residence in Hvde Park, London, for use us a hospital for General Pershing's injured soldiers. i Tho sum of =0759 IBs. 2d., tho proceeds amount has been cabled to France, whore rfw bo .pent in providing comfortsfor tlio men going into and coming out of the tuo men gu" „ During tho distributhegoodfto tho mon cards will tWn nir,r them of the fact that they are ffiS hospitality from the Masterton Patriotic Shop. A message from Sydney says that up fn <iSe '94 free homes for soldiers 'j WIW mado available by tho «Kverv widow who has no homo and Jl nno will got one. Some are built by the OovSnt, and others aro rentel They are provided in any centre m the State." _____ - ELECTROLYSIS. (Permanent Removal of Superfluous Hair.) ! Mrs. Eollestou begs to notify Indies ~", ' nn A nftov Ist August tho fee loi MolysrTwlll be 10s. per half-hour> tr An m improved and almost painless method s being introduced, and the ic "it «ei nwfo atiafaotory than hourly irmitments as givon previously. La les who arc undergoing- treatment , ™nt may, if tjiey wish, continue n« already arranged lor. ._,,,.. Mr. BolVcstoii, Specialist in Electrolysis. Diploma, U.S.A. 250 Lan.Mon Quay. -Advt. _ Our hosiery knitting machines are 'firs to the front" for satisfaction and JffirLcv They suporsedo any other fcJitteS in the production of socks and stockin-s and tf.o goods made on these mSiiies are guaranteed to wear as well I i knitted by hand. Wo are now sto i "orrery litest models in Harrison Gmwold Hosiery Knitters. ITiftj L mso can be knitted on our lnaSnes while "no pair is being knitted by Wedding Announcements. - Beautiful rosea and the choicest of flowers only are S when designing wedding bouquets, whicl I make a speciality of Packed W nd forwarded . through tho Dominion. Mfe Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, ob WU lis Street.-AdYt. For grey and faded hair use Donnelly's Grey Hair Tonio, 3s. Gd, Donnelly. 65 Vivian Street,—Advt.

Children's Work for the Soldiers, Mr?. Luke, the Mayoress, told a voi-.v interesting story last evening at the mooting of tho Citizens' Christmas Gift Fund regarding tho patriotism of tho sohool children. She stated that sho had 2000 labels printed for placing around Christmas puddings, each labol to bear the name of tho child and the school contributing a shilling. Tho permission of the Education Department was obtained for ap- • proaching tho schools, and Mrs. Luke announced that the 2090 labels wore soon exhausted, 1000 wore more obtained, and fiinco then she had been obliged to obtain a further HMO labels, and shfl was siiro there wns not a "sport" who would object to tho children's names being on tho labels wrapped round tho puddings. (Great applause.) Sailors' Friend Society. Tho programme presented by Mrs. ..T. Bonnie at the Sailors' Friend Society on Tuesday evening called forth many cheers. Tho performers were-.—Mesdamca Benuio and Strong, Misses Benwe, Anderson, White, and Chapman, and Messrs. Benuio, Bennett, Gardiner, Strong, Daniel, and Burd. Prizes for tho competitions camo from the host and hostess. Mr. Moore, missioner, spoke on 1 efficiency, and drink in relation to : war times. Cheers closed a bright evening for the men. ' The ladies of tho Patriotic Cako Room 'thank the following donors /of .cakes, subscriptions, flowers, etc.:—Lady Wilson, Mesdames Smitten; Meek, J. Campbell. Holmes, M. P. Ward, Richardson, ,T Findlay, Hoywood, Isaacs, Lever, G. Fulton, Gavin, G. Reid, Cooper, Palmer, Hurst, Wallace, "Anonymous," and tho Misses Wheeler (2), Riohardeon, M'Mena'men, Chalmers, Kirkoaldie, M'kcllar, Nation, Didsbury, Gavin, .Taoc-bsen, Sidey, von Dadelszen, West, and Mr. W.. Meek. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Rutherford (Men-, dip Hills) and Miss Rutherford haVe returned to. Christchuroh from a weeks visit to Wellington. '. Dr. aiul Mrs. Cameron havo returned to Wellington from a brief visit to Christchuroh. . . . Mrs. Grimmond and Mrs. Doctor (Hokitika). aro visiting Wellington. Major and Mrs. Crowthor left for Christchuroh early this'week. Mr. and Mrs. A. E.-G. Rhodes'have returned to Christchureh from a visit to Wellington. . . Tho real and natural is the hall-mark 1 of tho skilled hairworker. Such changes havo taken placo in tho present day weaving and treating of hair that in every instance detection is defied. To get a good namo ono-must be in touch with tho fashions.and modes of London and Paris. Tho "Milsom" productions aro aided by these/latest designs, rad are tho best for comfort, appearance, and durability. Guaranteed long service, which would bo impossible if 'hey were produced with a lower standard. Daily making up Toupees, Plaits, Switohes, Transformations. Wigs, Natural Hair Pads, Temple Waves, and Curls, Clients own designs (also cap nets). When writing enclose full-length pattern cf. hair. Combings made up to order. All Facial and Skin . preparations. Miss Milsoin, Barnett's Buildings, 91 Willis Street. Telephone .814.—Advt. .