SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 28, 27 October 1917, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Red Cross Concert. On Thursday the Soaloim Masonic Hail was opened.for public functions by tho Mayor (Ifr. Townseud), who, in the course of his speech gave a vox- yinteresting account of Scatoun, as it was eighteen years ago, and'its rapid progress, making it now one of the finest seasido resorts of tho Domjtfion. A most successful concert, organised by tho Seatoun Croquet Ladies' Club for the lied Cross Shop, Woodward Street, was then given by Mr. Moates, assisted by Misses Eilcon Driscoll, Frances Barry, Madeline Webb, and Messrs. Wood, Crawford, Goudie, and Battersby. 'flic items wero greatly enjoyed by a largo audience of residents, who have now a longfelt want supplied in a good public halil for entertainments. Tho tickets were kindly supplied by Mr. .T. G. Fraser, and tho programmes by Mr. Wyatt. Tho amount realised at the concert'was .-Els. Y.W.C.A. Notos. At the service in the Y.W.C.A. Club Booms. Herbert Street, to-morrow afternoon at 4.15 tho Bov. A. M. Johnson will givo the address. • Members and friends are asked to mnko this meeting known. A health talk will be given by Br. Harcourt Arthur -in tho Y.W.C.A., Fowlds's Buildings, Herbert Street, tonight, at S o'clock. This will be an open lecture, tp which members may bring their friends. . All young women will bo welcomed, and an opportunity may be given at the close of the lecture for questions to bo asked.

In war work this year tho British Young Women's Christian Association has spent ,£BO,OOO. Two Y.W.C.A. huts havo recently been opened in England, one by Her Highness Princess Jl'arie Louise for munition girls, at. Silvorhui. It stands on tho area of tho dreadful explosion of last January. Tho money for this hut was largely collected by ono girl. The other was opened two days later by Mrs. Lloyd George, in Euston.

Some soldiers from camp were entertaintho Young Women's Christian Association last Saturday night. For somo time the monthly social evening, when members aro privileged to bring their men friends, have been growing in popularity, and tho last one was particularly enjoyable. Original items by somo of "the boys," known as "The Boulcottians," were much enjoyed, and a. happyevening was brought (o a rlimnx by sup-' per,

Sailors' Friend Socioty. The Sailors' Friend Society entertained the lads of tho Amokura. prior to their annual southern cruise. The hostesses were tho Misses M. and D. Clarke, who provided popular fare for tho very big audience. Light refreshments were handed round in an interval. At the close of a delightful evening- a \vnnu vote of thanks was tendered the. performers, who were:-Tho Misses M. Troup, Alack, Sanders, M. Clarke, D. Stevens, Nicholas, D. Clarke, Sutherland, Kutnor, Bolton, and Messrs. Maxwell, Evitt, AVh'teman, and Elder. Tho Misses Bolton, Nicholas, and D. Clurko played the accompaniments. Mr. Moore,' Missioned occupied the chair, and led the short-story competition, or which the prizes came from Karon'.' Tho services of the performers and tho hospitality of the hostesses extended to tho ships' crews present formed the subject of a hearty voto of thanks proposed by Mr Banisdale (chief officer of the Amokura) and seconded by Mr. B. C. Wanies

Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral and the Countess of Liverpool will bo present at the dramatic entertainment to bo given by St. Andrew's Bright Lights and Charley's Aunt Club, at the Town Hall Concert Chamber to-night, at 8. The proceeds are for the Eed Cross funds. Tho programme, will bt. varied >.ntl Attractive, and the prospects are that the hall will be full to overflowing. Mrs. Arthur Myers is.the honorary secretary of tho committee which has the entertainment in hand, and no effort has been spared to make the entertainment: a complete Further details of the entertainment will be found in another column.

Miss K. M. Curtis, M.A. (First-clara honours in botany), formerly of Auckland University C'ollcgo, and Senior University Scholar in Botany, who- has been doing research work for the past two years at the Imperial College of Science and Technology under Professor Farmer, has recently been awarded the diploma of the Imperial College. As the Commissioners of the 1851 Exhibition Science Bfsearch Scholarships aro making no awards during the continuance of tho war, Miss Curtis was granted a special scholarship by tho University of New Zealand to enablo her to pursue her research oh "The Black Scab of Potato," and this scholarship was extended to a second year by the Senate last January, largely on Professor Farmer's recommendation, who reported that he could sny with complete confidenco that tho student has made excellent use of her opportunities and that she would fully justify such an extension.

At the monthly meeting of the Women's Anti-German League it was decided to change the Monday evening meeting to Thursday, it being more convenient for the majority of the members. Considerable business was gone into, much correspondence from all over the Dominion was read and commented on, and news by letter from ;i soldier stated that Madam Bouefve and Miss Day aro doing excellent anti-German work in France. General satisfaction was expressed by tho loaguo at tho determination of the Government to have strict supervision on tho wharves and waterfronts, 'which the leosno has been advocating for some time. The secretary asks correspondents to sign name and address to correspondence.

Hostesses at the Soldiers' Club in Sydney Street for tho coming week are "as follow:—Sunday, Mrs. Russell; Monday, Mrs. Mackenzie and Mrs.. Chatiield ; Tuesday, committee; Wednesday, Mrs. Radctifi'o ami friends; Thursday, Mrs. Milford, Mrs. Johnson,, and Mrs. Bovin; Friday, Miss Fraser and Miss Skerrett; Saturday, Mrs. L. Blundell.

i jS'oit let us bo thankful for the face wo liavo; but all the snrao we have a perfect right to improve it. So w'liy not use the best preparations to the best advantage. Miss Milsoni has made an ■ exhaustive study of facial blemishes, j wrinkles, etc., and you may rest assured iTie preparations bearing her iiamo have . tlmt goodness and perfection of ingredients that cannot bo excelled. No one | in tlSs profession can conduct a successful mailorder business unless they liavo A (irst-class establishment and salon to prove its worth. AVe'worlc in, but we send out Hygienic Faco Powder 2s. (id., ■t shades (buff, eromo, white, and pink), no 110 better or purer. Culteno Skin Food •Is., a night cream. Cnltone Balm 3s. fid., >i day cream. The instructions on the labels are messages of priceless value. Apafc from many other facial preparations. wo have numerous hair cronies, lotions, and lubricants; but you may write first if you want to know about your hair and hair troubles. AH Hairwork. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings 51 Willis Street. 'Phono 814.—Advt. The value of a present is enhanced by a wise admixture of sentiment, practical value, general utility, and beauty of <lesiya. These essontials combined give a quality of perpetual satisfaction, "u lasting fragrance in remembrance." They are embodied in "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaners, Piitliepliouos and Eecords, Knitting or Sowing Machines, stocked by Oscar Hewett arid Co., 58 Cuba Street (just below Bank of N..). —Advt.

Women Architects, Women are now freely taking to tho profession ot architects, and in many London offices tliero arc feminine artieH! pupils. It is understood, says tho "Daily Express," that the Institute of British Architects and tho Institute of Surveyors' will not bar the way to their becorain" full-blown architeotresses. Those pupils have no lofty designs on palaces and cathedrals, but have very pratcical ideas to plan dosigus for little houses, in which such details as the distance of tho sink from the floor, cupboard accommodation in the walls, the proper place for dust bins, etc., are not neglected. Tho prophetical, but not always infallible, H. G. Wells anticipated this in."Anticipations." Attention is called to the grand entertainment (o bo given by tlio Spinsters' Club on Wednesday, October 31, tho proceeds to provide Christmas comforts for No. 1 Stationary Hospital. Tho programme, which is a first-class one, includes some of Wellington's leading talent, also tho Costumo Comedy Company, tho Daysbathers, The Spinsters' Club have given their service to every patriotic cause, and a bumper house is expected. Tlio Countess of Liverpool has consented to be present. j

The Kelburn branch of tho Women's National Bcserve was in charge of the Wellington. Bed Cr.oss Shop yesterday, and was successful in realising over ,£l7O as a result of tho effort. Mrs. .'Firth, lion, treasurer of the Wellington Women's Bed Cross Committee, acknowledges tho following amounts: — Hill Street. Guild, £i 10s.: Miss H'arenurt's Guild, Bs. 3d.; Miss Coates, 10s.; C.L.8., £1. On -Thursday afternoon a meeting of the Spinsters' Club was held, to make final arrangements for the entertainment i which is to bo given on Wednesday evening in tho Concert Chamber of the Town. Hall for the. benefit of the No. 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital. Tho Ijaysbatbers, under Mr. Albert Russell, aro giving part of tho programme, and Miss Driscoll is aranging for a performance of "Tlio Kerry Courtiers" in costume for the second hah*. Miss Watkins and two others aro assisting her, and their performance should certainly bo ono of the attractions of tho evening. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool has intimated her intention of boing present at the entertainment, which will be given undor the patronage of His Excellency tho Governor-General, as well as that of Her Excellency. Boxes of sweets will bo sold during the evening, and for some timo- past the spinsters have been busy making the boxes in which tho sweets will be sold, a distinctive feature of them being a. black eat in (silhouette, which will adorn each box.

Biting wind:) of winter play havoc with the complexion and the hands. But if yon use Sydal, your face, neck, and arms will 1)0 as soft and white as ever. Sydal is splendid—not a. greasy cream, Dili: a swee.i-smolling emollient which FOotb.es and smoothes the skin. Got a. 2s. jar from any chemist's or etoro.—Advt. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of floivers only aTe used when designing wedding bouquets, which I moke a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Eegal Florist, "C Willis Street.-Advt.