SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 6, 2 October 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Gifts for Sick and Wounded Soldiers; The matron of (he Hospital ac.knowledges the following gifts received <iur. ing the month of September for sick and wounded' soldiers in the military wards:—Eggs, lemons, jam, Lady Liver, pool (weekly); Soldiers' Comforts Guild, apples, eggs, dressing jackets, walking, sticks, sweets, smokes, potted meat, umbrellas; cake, 6oap, papers, fruit (weekly supply); Natives' Association Ladies' Guild, cakes, buns, flowers (weekly) ; Salvation Army, soap, socks, face cloths, flounders, flowers, umbrellas, etc. (weekly); Red Cross Society, limb pillows, walking-stioks, flowers; Y.M.C.A., cakes, cratches, stationery, walkingsticks; Church of Christ ladies, sausage rolls and . buns; eggs, Mrs. M'Menamin (weekly),. Mangatainoka school children, 10 dozen; papers and books. Working lien's Club, Captain Marshall, Mrs. Bull, Mrs. Myers, W.F.C.A., Mr. Morris i cakes. Mrs. Salek, Mrs. C. Plimmar, Mrs Mnnro; fruit, Mrs SiiodCTitss; Mrs. Cook, pikelets; Mrs. M'Cosh Clavk, cigarettes; sweets, Mrs. Hempton; gramophone records, Mrs. Yates; pikelets, soone3, eggs, paste, sardines, Mrs. Duncan; umbrella, Mrs. W. G. Eeid; jelly and Bermaline bread, Mrs. Salek; Mangatainoka residents and school children, eggs, jam, home-made bread; Hutt Patriotic Guild, eggs, cake, pikelets, flowers (weokly); flowers,, Mrs. Guthrie; St. John's ladies, gingerbread, jam. General Hospital:—Flowers, Mrs. Hills (Daniel Street), Mrs. Lawrence (.lolmsonville); old linen, Mrs. Hanlon (Hill Street), Mrs. Evans; books, Working Men's Club. ' Clifton Terrace Hospital: Cake, Mrs. Eichelbaum (weekly); flowers, Red Cross Society (weekly). Miss Borlase's "Breaking-up" Dance. ; The "breaking-up" of Mi?s Borlases Saturday night class (Wellington Boys' College) was held in the Goring Street Hall on Saturday, and took the form of «i mask and domino guessing competition for the earlier part of the evening. The winners of the competition— tho aim being to guess how many tbey knew, among the masked fgures _in dominos—were Miss Williams and' Masters Telford, Sutherland, and Emerson. Of the dancing competition the winners were:—For the beleta and waltz schottische: First division, Miss V. Staples 1. Miss N. Ballinger 2; second division, Miss A. Rentier 1, Miss E. Bruuton, 2; third division, Miss D. ISird. lj Miss Low 2. For the boys the vnnners were:—First, division, Caselber' and Davidson 1. Scott, 2; second division, F. Ward-1. J. Pope 2; third division, Caselberg II 1, and Brown II 2. The remainder of the evening was given over to .ordinary dancing, and. was much enjoyed. Several of the girls appeared'in fancy dress, and prizes were given for the best and most original, the onlookers being the judges. Miss Iveesirig won the first as a fishwife, and Miss Brittain, as the newspaper, The Dominion, being second. . Miss Borlase did much to secure the enjovment of the young people, and Mr. Refiner acted as M.C. Mrs., Cenner and Miss Coates were among the chape Tones. Red Triangle Cake Room. . Tho Red Triangle Cake Room ill be open as usual from 10 a.m. to-morrow, the arrangements this week being in charge of Mesdames Low and Water: house. The room', which is oituated abovo Littlejohn's jewellery establishment in Lambton Quay, is conducted by the Ladies' Auxiliary. of the Y.M.C.A. for the purpose of increasing the funds available for the association's war work. A specialty is made of home-made oakes, lollies, and fresh .produce from formhouses, and 'the auxiliary lias also been' securing lately 6ome beautiful displays of spring flowers. The enterprise is proving a very popular one, and has already brought in a substantial contribution to the, association's war funds.

Countess 1 of Liverpool Fund Committee,

A meeting of the Countess of Liverpool fund Committee was held at the Town Halt yesterday morning. There - were present: Mrs.. Luke, (in the chair), MesdaiOes Laing, - Purdy,-Yeatcs. Townsund, Thompson, Barltrop, Findlay, Tripp, Murpny, and A. Crawford. A letter jras read from Mrs. Fitchett announcing her resignation from ' the committee owing to the fact that sho had gone to live in Auckland.' Mrs. Townsend moved, and Mrs. Barltrop seconded, that Mrs. Fitchett's resignation be received with regret, and that all good wishes bo expressed for her future welfare. Various correspondence, chiefly from tho Auckland Patriotic League, relating to parcels, was read. In appeal from Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool for clothing for a French hospital which tho' New Government, had made iteelf responsible for was also read at to o meeting. 1

■ Contributions- of comforts- for soldiers on active service havo been received at tile Town Hall during tho past week from: "Mrs. Horsbvugh, No Name, Mrs. W. Keid, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Leech, Mrs. Dale.and Port (lore school children.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Howorth, of WaJiganui, have come to live in Wellington, and are at present staying with their daughter, Mrs. A. W; Young.

The hon. secretary , of the Wellington Women's Red Cross Committee acknowledges the receipt of hospital equipment from tlie Hustings lied Cross workers and from the Lady Liverpool and Ecd Cross Committee, H'untcrvfllc.

Tho following amounts lmve been received by the Countess of Liverpool Fund 'Committee:—Rangataua, XI 9s. 2d. for "housewives"; Wavcrley, .£5; Marlon, J!fi; Mrs. Kebbell, «E2 Us.; and Woodvillo, ,E10; all for parcels.

Mrs. A. Crawford, lion, secretary of tho Countess of Liverpool Fund Committeo. acknowledges tho following contributions for trench comforts for soldier* abroad Miss Wilson (Bulls), J:2; Otaki, -ft); Miss Smith, 'hon. secretary of the Taumarumii' Girls' Patriotic Guild, 10 guineas (on, behalf of the guild).

Mesdames Wilford and Pearce wish to thank all those who sent contributions to their sta.ll, and to announce that -the winning number in tho dress raffle was 1111 Tho prize may be had by applying lo the Red Cro=s Depot in Mercer Street. ,

Our Cartorton correspondent states that Mrs John Ealon, sen., of Carterton, had the misfortune. to fall Trem the steps of the stage at a social evening in the Parkvale Hall on Friday, rendering medical attention necessary.

Brightness and mirth always go with a, good complexion, but it is not always possible to keep your complexion ever good in these strenuous times, s.o you must perforce turn to a gqod'ereme lo aid you nntl to a good specialists to adviso you. Consult Miss Milsom personally or bv letter, and you will soon know what is 'best. The two great skin and facial remedies, Cultene Skin food, 35., and Cultene Balm, 3s. 6d.. are both delightful and fragrant preparations to use—one for night and one for day. Tnll instructions how to use and information on wrappers/ The users of these are ever increasing, because of their l.niformity and efficacy. .And, remember, they positively discourage the growth of hair. The . best, potidres in four shades, 2s. Gd. All preparations specially made to combat blomishes the skin is prone to. All hair work. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 91 Willis Street. 'Phone 814.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Boautifnl roses and the choicest of flowers only ar? used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a Bpeoiality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. V as Murray, Vioe-Regal Florist, St) Wil lis Street.—Advt.

Ada Reeve in Wellington. The visit of Miss Ada Reeve to Wellington has been looked forward-to with a great amount of interest by many people, not only because of her reputation as a comedienne, but also bpoauso of the very fine work she has done for overseas soldiers, which will not bo forgotten for a long time to come. Tho welcomo which awaited- her when she made appearance in tho Grand Opera House last evening was a - very warm one, and the audience, in which, was included many soldiers, returned and otherwise, found it-hard to-part with her. Wellington has had many appeals made for patriotic-objects ever since the war commenced, and. it is hardly likely' that the one mado by Miss Reeve for contributions to her Anzae Buffet Fund will not meet with warm support. It is her great desire to place the buffet on an altogether independent footing, so that it may never again bo in danger, while there "is a single Anzac in London, of closing down for . want of funds. Miss Reeve believes in striking, while the iron is. hot, and/a collection was'taken lip ■as the people left the Opera House. The comedienne wore a strikingly handsome gown ■ of .gold tissue,, . the. skirt draped with flounces of lace embroidered with beaten gold.. The bodice was of white georgette, with the merest suggestion of more gold tissue upon it. and a little knot of vivid .'flowers-caught in at the waistbelt, which was' also of gold tissue, completed the. toilette. A basket of most lovely flowers ivas handed, up to her at the end of the performance. Some very clever national .dances were given by Miss Lucie Linda at the beginning of the evening, a quick change being, mads into the appropriate costumes before each, fdance.. The dresses were exceedingly pretty, .and ".the problem of quick dressing was solved in a wonderfully simple way. . Their Excellencies the Governor-General and the Countess of Liverpool, -with Mrs. and Miss Massey and Sir Joseph and Lady.. Ward, were present at the performance.

Presentation at Manakau School. . On Friday afternoon tho State school at Manakau was the scene of- a pleasant gathering of parents and scholars to bid farewell to Miss E. H. Jensen, the in-, fant mistress, who is shortly to be-if.ar-ried. The chairman of the committee, Mr. T. Clifford, presided, and in a short, speech presented Miss "Jensen. with a beautiful afternoon tea service'on., behalf of the parents' and householders of the district, -in recognition of. her valuable services. Tho headmaster, Mr. Miokle, also presented Miss Jensen with a silver ■cake dish and- afternoon ..teaspoons, on behalf of tho scholars of tho school. In doing so Mr. Mickle referred ...to. Miss Jensen's faithful- 5i years'- service, during -which time most strenuous and conscientious work had been put'in.. Besides the. ordinary'work of the school Miss Jensen, had taken charge, of the, Knitting .Guild, and superintended all the work during the last two years. Hearty good wishes were extended to Miss Jensen for her. future happiness. . Afternoon . ica ivas dispensed by a number of ladies, and photos were taken.on.the lawn.

Sister Julienne—A War Heroine. Mr. Geoffrey Young, "officer of the British ambulance "Unit for Italy, and formerly in command of the French unit 1 at Ypres, writes from Gorizia:— "Sister Julienue, one of 'the senior sisters of the Civil Hospital at Ypres, has just'been reported killed by a shell. This saintly and devoted woman, well on in years, was one of the few heroic sisters who remained in Ypres during the first terrible bombardment, when the 'town was abandoned;' She remained to care for a number of "wounded Germans, nursing them until they-' were finally removed. ' ' A~ few days later she was one of'those who returned when the ipriprids' Ambulance Unit opened in the cellars a wai'd for the wounded children and "civilians.' • She - remained through all the subsequent", bombardments,'' one of the boldest figures of the epidemic, one .of the most courageous, to issue under shell-fire to fetch in the wounded, and the sict: When" the town was. finally abandoned, she remained with one other'sister,'on' her own initiative, at an aid-post in the cellars, to nurse the wounded British soldiers. Only under compulsion did- she at last retire to Poperinghe, where she remained to the end, nursing civilians aaid soldiers alike, under ropeatod bombardments, until her deatli.She was the, custodian .of.. the treasures of her . hospital, • and • braved dentil constantly to viait. or. remove them.-' A'gentle, sensitive, nervous lady, she was beloved,by.:the wounded children for her sunny gentleness, and by thoso who worked with her for l.er iefinemeiit and humour. Nothing but a profound eonso of duty and love coulcl have supported her through peril and shock, sight and sound, such as proved too much for vigorous men. There may be many-heroines in the war moreMjonspicuous, but none whoso courage was more tested,- or whose motives . and character were moro beautiful.'

Our Masterton correspondent states that the Salvation Army Trench ' Comforts Fund'benefits to tho extent of-.£115 18s. lOd. as a result of' the efforts'of the To Ore Ore, Wangaehiu -and Ihuraua Valley settlers,' who ran tho patriotio sliop on Saturday last. .

How. to .have soft, white hands despite housework—apply a little Sydal every night and rub it into tho skin; - Sweetsmelling Sydal is a. hand emollient—quite distinct from a-greasy face cream. A 2s. jar lasts 12 weeks—only twopence a-weok for'smooth, white hands! Get a 2s. jar. now—all chemists and stores.—Advt. 1 IT LIGHTENS■THE DRUDGERY of household work! That, is the real ronson ■ of the success of tho "Daisy" Vacuum Cleanor. At the depot. Lower Cuba Street,-you can have a demonstration of its woi-k. " Get one and let it out, your housework in two. Simple, elTecfive, easy, the'"Daisy", is the. most' perfoot Vacuum Cleaner on the market. Inquiry is invited by the N. 7«. Agents,. Oscar Hewett and Co., 56 Cuba Street (just below Bank N.Z.J,—Advt..

-Lafly Taxi-Drivers. The advent of a. lady, taxi-driver on the stand; at Gisborna formed tho; subject of a petition from IbcaJ taxi-car proprietors that was placed beforo the -Borough Council at. its Inst; meeting. 'Petitioners pointed ,out- that' .the procedure of .lady taxi-«ar' drivers utilising tha. recognised stand with male drivers ■had been iccognised in. Wellington and other citics a 9 -undesirable, as well as likely to cause friction between, owners land drivers : of different sexes. They ■. therefore "asked tho council that a separate. taii r stand'be, allotted to ere," so that the two sexes might be. entirely separate in the larger centres. A suggestion was moveed- by Councillor Tucker to hold the matter over 111)111 there were further lady taxi-drivers. An amendment was • moved . by Councillor Mouat' to refer the subjeot to tho works .committee.Councillor • - Mouat declared that there was'another lady taxi-driver, coming out next month s and there would)

probably Tie more'during the year as the man-power was called up. The amendment was lost, and Councillor Mumis then moved that they should fix a lady drivers' stand on file opposite side (next the Bank of New -.goutli Wales). A fur. tlier amendment was tabled,by Councillor Wauchop to obtain information fiom "Christchurch and other centres "ooxore acting, • and this course was eventually adopted.

Small Boys' Summer Needs.—Washing Suits in Varsity, and Jersey shapes, just opened, fc.' 6d..t0 12s.- Gd.,'at George FowldSj Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt. For grey,'and.faded hair use Donnelly's • Grey Hair Toiuo, 3s. Bd. Donnelly, 65 Vivian Street—Advt. The premises of Messrs; D, Jl'Crae..Ltd., which were recently destroyed by fire, have been rebuilt on modern linos, and the manufacturing of the Jt'Crae mattresses ps being carried, on - with renewed vigour. An adverfcisenjent ill tbia issue calls attention to the advantages of tlieso mattresses ' ' 1 '■ . Barraclough's . Magic. Nervine cures toothache.—'Advt. '