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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3191, 15 September 1917, Page 5

For Trench Comforts. The production, by Miss Campbell of the pantomimic play "The Magic Oarpet," in the Grand Opera House this evening, will probably surprise a great many people by the beautiful elects which have been secured in the various scenes of the play, particularly in regard to tho ballets, which are really beautiful both as to setting and to the dancing itself, which, as might be cxpected, is of a very finished order. Flowers have been largely called upon to supply ideas for these ballets, and among them are . the carnation, the orchid, and the tulip ballets,' the last-flamed, as may be imagined, being very gorgeous. Some of the scenes are remarkable for the beauty trivances which have been introduced, one of them being a ballet in tho air. Old friends of childhood have been called into service, and tho audience will of i the setting, and tho ingenious conrenow their'acquaintance with the Walrus, the March Hare, and the AVhito ltabbit, from "Alico .in Wonderland." The dressing is exceedingly effective, and the music throughout the play is charming. Altogether "The Magic Carpet" is not by any njeans a production to be missed. The proceeds, over and above expenses are to go to tho Countess of Liverpool Trench Comforts Fund. Red Cross Shop. Tho Ilobson Street ami Ilobion Crescent workers handed in JiSaO at the lied Cross Shop yesterday. In this money is included a cheque from Mrs. Jacob Joseph for 2s. 2d;, proceeds from Miss Becre's danco recital. Miss Beer' is in every way to bo congratulated; her courtesy in acceding to tho Ilobson Street ladies' request to help them was greatly appreciated, and with tho .assistance of Mrs. Jacob Joseph and Miss Joseph, who undertook the sale of tickets and sweets and flowers, tho evening's entertainment was crowned with success. It ia very satisfactory that the women's work for tho Bed Cross is kcepinj up as it is. There aro many strenuous days ahead for them, but their hearts and minds aro set to make all it success. Thero will be ''i'addv's Market," Thorndon Day, at tho shop, "Our Bay," and "Our Sailors' Day," and tho women will not fail in their work lor tho Hod Cross. Mrs. Hiley and Mrs. Dymock's sale of sueete in the street proved most .attractive,'and added a largo sum to Hobson Street Shop Day. An Australian cxchango states that .the engagement is announced of Daisy Frances, only daughter of Mr. and Mis. W. L. Richardson, Huweir, Malvern Road, East Malvern, and Herbert E. Admore (late New Zealand Forces), eldost son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Admoro, Otahuhu, New Zealand. The raffle for the embroidered supper cloth, in connection with Hobson Street Shop Day, was won by Mrs. A. Myers (No. 90). Tho speaker at the Sunday sorvioe at the Y.W.C.A. club looms, Fowlds's building, Herbert Street, at -1.15 p.m., will bo the Rev. James Paterson. These cervltes, with the bright singing and helpful talks, are much valued by tho members, and ail girls and young women wno are strangers to tiie city, or thoso who are away from homes, arc warmly fnvtteu to come and enjoy with tho members tho bright meeting and the tea an 3 song Service following. As a result of Miss Estello Beero's dance recitals given in tho Grand Opera House on August 25 and 27 for tho .Hobson Street Day at the Wellington Bed Cross Shop tho sum of i.'3J7 2s. 3d. las been realised—after expenses have been deducted. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. [By Arrangement with Mrs. Rollcston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified London and Paris.] "M.Mc."—Steaming the faco will produce a free flow of perspiration, and in that way ..cleanse the skin, but it ;6 apt to cause open pores, unless followed by a cold water compress cr an astringent;, A good skin food should be applied immediately after. You will find "Mr.esiene" an excellent preparation far the purpose. Price, 3s. Gd. "A.M.D."—To wash a switch, make a lather of soap and water, or shampjo powder and water, soak switch for a few minutes, do Jiot rub, then hold by loop and pull through the hands in rinsing water slightly warm. All correspondence with addresses enclosed replied to by letter. Private rooms for all treatments. Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton, Quay.— Advt. All parents are hereby cordially requested to encourage Stationers and Storekeepers to push the sale of "Thinker" Brand Writing Tablets and "Thinker" School Exercise Books for the nation's good—Bannat.vno and Hunter, Ltd., wholesale agents for t'lio "Thinker," —Advt. IT LIGHTENS THE DRUDGERY of household work! That is the real reason of the success of the "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner. At the depot, Lower Cuba Street, you can have a demonstration of its work. Get one and let it cut your housework in Simple, effective, easy, the "Daisy" is the most perfect Vacuum Cleaner on the market. Inquiry is invited by tho N.Z. Agantj, Oscar Hewett and Co., 56 Cuba Street (iust below Bank N.Z.). —Advt. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Wjs Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 56 Willis Street—Adrt.

Returned Soldiers' Hostel. At the monthly meeting of the EeUirne<l Soldiers' Hostel there were present Mwdauics Fletcher, Levvey, W. lSathaii, Boden (hou. secretary), and Misses P. Myers (president), uud M.-iddison. 'L'Uu lion, secretary reported that there were 1053 beds and 315 a meals supplied during tho month of August, and that the receipts were JEI3S 4s. (id., and expenditure £133 4s. 3il. Tlie uet result of the aft union was not yet known, but Air. Sutherland expected to clear .£9OOO. A special vote of thanks was passed, to Mr. Sutherland for his magnificent assistance. A suib-comniittce consisting of Mesdames Wilford, Levvey, Boden, ana Miss Myers were elected to consult with the Boa.nl of Control in connection with the purchase of a new hostel. Mrs. Bradney Williams and ills. Hall-Thomp-son had interested thcmte'.ve.i on behalf of the Navy League Ladies' Auxiliary, and had forwarded through their treasurer the sum of £W 10s., being the proceed?, derived from the "Spinnery," and a risque of £5 from Mrs. M. JJ. Lwcn. Jt was resolved that these ladies be thanked and asked to continue their welcome co-operation and assistance. Asuggestion by Mrs. Bradney-Williams that anyone be allowed to endow a room bed or article of furniture in memory oi a fallen relative was adopted. Any society or institution making grants vnl have the right to a call on bed or beds, according to the amount contnouteU. Votes of thanks were passed to the following :—Mrs. D. Kennedy and her assistants. Mrs. H. V. Wood and those assisting her, Mrs. Massey and Mks Murray for loan of pot plants, Mr. G. Hntcheson flairs, D.I.C. larpets and decorations, the ladies of the W.N.R. and boys of cne Returned Soldiers' Hostel who .-.cted as doorkeepers and ushers, the boys ot the "gallery" who spent their evenings and Saturday afternoons sellinvr tickets, tnd to the many others who fo wiUrngly <i«« good work in connection with tne an, union. The monthly contribution from the Hutt Patriotic Guild (£3) and bovril from Mrs. Charters (Lyall Bay) were received with thanks.

How the strike in Sydney affected the work of supplying comforts kr the men on active service is shown in the toiiowing paragraph from the "Australasian, August 25-.-"E<:erything p.-stpoi-ulo has been postponed this week, and nearly «" the patriotic depots and ctoiforls tnnils aro closed until the strike is oyc-r.,}\ hen things become normal again yt *ul ™ necessary to work very hard if cur men at the front are not to suffer, winch is. a possibility women cannot ondnre 10 think of."

Even a big strike has its compensations, and 6ome of our romantic little "flappers" will be quite sorry when it is over (states a writer in the "Australasian.")- Many of the amateur tram conductors were so interesting, and had "suck distinguished manners! Jimbryo professors or doctors at least they, must Lave been, with their athletic figures, manicured hands, and chatty dispositions. Such elegant phrases as "if you please, madam ,r and "Oh, thank you. ever eo much" made even the paying of the extra, halfpenny on the fare a romantic episode. . Mrs. George Rhodes has returned to Christchurch from Wellington.