SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 40, 10 November 1917, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Military Wedding. A wedding of a rather unusual characlei; took placo at Ismailia, l'lgypt, on August 1, tho contracting parties being Sergeant W. F. Barry, NXM.I!., Main Body, and Miss J. i'l. M'Cluro, daughter of Mr. AV. ]). M'G'ltire, of Dannevirke. TJie wedding was celebrated first by the British Consul, and secondly at St. ■ John's Church, Ismailia, by G'nnon Hicliens, au old St. John's (Auckland) College boy. The brido, who was given away by Colonel, Spragg, woro a whito crepe do chine frock, and carried ft prayer-book and fan. Her bridesmaid, Miss Jopp, N.Z.V.S., Dunedin, wore an embroidered whito voile dress, and carried a prayer-book with pink and mauve streamers. Sergeant-Major Shand, of Gisborne, attended the bridegroom. The servico was clioral, and the Wedding March and Processional Hymn were played fy Mrs. Millar. Tho reception was held at the New Zealand Club, and tho guests were received by Miss Jones, V.S., Christckurch, who acted as hostess. Tho usual toasts wero honoured, including the bride's parents, responded to by Colonel Spragg. 'The brjde cut the coke with Colonel Spragg's" sword. Among the guests wero: Sisters Greany and Wilson, Mrs. Chisholm Mrs. Millar, and a large numbor of military—Colonel Spragg (Port Said Rest Camp), Major Whitehorn, O.C. of New Zealand Camp, Moas. car), Captains Anderson and Mathias, Lieutenants Eeid, Taylor, Leaman, Manners, and Wells (Australian A.1.A.1, Ser. geant-Major Shand, and Sergeants 'Whitin?, Di'ummond, and Eobinson, and Canon Hichens, The presents included many antiquo articles of Eastern art. Officers of the bridegroom's regiment, the sergeants' mess, and troopers' contributed their quota. The honeymoon was spent in Cairo, the bride, and bridegroom being entertained thero by Mrs. Helpem.' The brido travelled in a tailored costume, with hat en suite. Red Cross Sale of Work.. A sale of work in aid of E«d Cross Funds was held at tho residence of Mrs. J. M'Manaway, 118 Tinakori Hoad, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. M'Manaway's exquisite needlework is well known, and naturally there were many -visitors, and keen competition was shown for the beautiful sewing which was for sale. ' Ono room in the house was entirely given up to ail exhibition of needlework alono.i in which wero included the daintiest of camisoles, some of muslin, fine lawn, etc., with crochet or Indian lace tops,, some of net and lace, threaded with ribbon, and others again of silk and Indian lace. There wore also nightdresses, 60me in embroidered crepe (cream, blue, and pink), others of silk, and some in fine lawn, etc. Babies' garments, Yery daintily made, embroidered table centres, workbags, drossed dolls, and all sorts of dainty novelties wore included in this display. A feature of t'ho sale was a trousseau set,' somo of tho garments (being of white silk, trimmed with Indian lace, and others of lawn trimmed with beautiful crochet, all the work of Mrs. M'Manaway. Everything about them was handsome, and as the set was beinp raffled tickets were bought freely. Another raffle was that'of a dainty camiBole of not, lace, and ribbon, and another articlo that was being rafflfed was a beautifully dressed doll. In another room produce, flowerß, and sweets were sold. , Flowers had beon sent in from several country districts, and were very lovely. TJifi sweots were all home-ruado and had been done np in littlo baskets and prettily covered boxes fastened with ribbon, the work of Miss M'Manaway. The home produce fcakps, jams, pickles, chutnios, ctc.), made a tempting display. Afternoon tea was served 'in another room, tho small tables laving been arranged tfith scarlet poppies and grasses with charming effect. In clinrgo of the different stalls wore tho following:—Fancy stall, Mrs. M'Manaway, Mrs. !• Gibbs, Miss Gillespie; produce, Mrs. Clark, Miss M'Manaway; flowers_ and sweets. Miss M'Manaway, Miss Quintal, and Miss Clark; tea rooms, Mrs. Rose, Miss M'Kenzie, Miss Gibbs, and Miss Coyle; raffles, Mrs. Mainwaring, Misses Gibbs, Blake, and Gascoigne.

A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Wonion and Children was held yeeterday afternoon. Mrs. F. Chapman presided, Xhero were present: Mesdamea It. Ponsonby, J. Kirkcaldio, W. A. Evans, 11. A. Gfifiiths, Salmond, and Miss Parlano. A largo number of cases which had been investigated were reported upon and help rendered; others were being attended to. A hearty vote of thanks was paeaed by tho committee to tbe members of tho "Busy Bee Club" for the very useful parcel of clothing sent to the sooiety. The following subscriptions wore acknowledged with'thanks:— Miss A. Shaw, 30s.;| Miss E. S. Greenwood, 10s.

Mrs.' Firth, hon. treasurer of the }Vellington Women's Red Cross Committee, acknowledges the following contributions; —Mrs. David Greive, per Mrs. Riddell,' 7s. 6d.; Mr. S. Eichelb&um, • £1; St. Mark's special offertory, £3 3e.; G.E., 2s. Gd.i Mrs. M'Kerrow, payment 2s. fid.; A.V.M. is.; Miss Dons Clarke, 10s.; Mrs. Middleton, por Miss Stanford, 55.; Mrs. Massey, 10s.; Mrs. Joseph, JJI; Mis. Moorhouse, £1; collection box at depot, Bs. 6d.; Miss Coates, 10s,; Mrs. W. Nathan, £i.

Hostesses at tho Soldiers' Club in Sydney Street for the coming week are as follow:—Sunday, Mrs. Nathan; Monday, STrs. MacCarthy-Reid ; Tuesday, Mrs. Bristow, Mrs. Moss; Wednesday, ladies of St. John Ambulance Senior Nursing Division; Thursday, Mrs. C. E. Smith, Mi6S Archibald; Friday, the cormuitteo; Saturday, St. John's Church Women's Association.

j ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. [By Arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face epocialist. Qualified London and Paris.] ■ "N.l."—The preparations required for tho home treatment of the face include 1 large jar "Special" Massage Cream, I pair Virginian Massage Cups, 1 Bottle "Crome of Lillies," 1 small jar "Special" (Vanishing Cream, and 1. box of La Cigalo (French) Powder, with complete instructions. Price. 17c. Bd., post free. "W.O'li."—The use of Henna is most beneficial to the roots of the hair, as well as being an excellent means of Mightly colonring grey hair by giving it a golden appearance, instead cf rilver, and bringing outnoh tones in ell similes' of brown hair. Henna must be used with great caution. 1 haro a specialist (from Sydney) in Henna and hnirslaining, by whom I would advise you 1.0 have your first treatment from, and who will instruct you in the art of .tintluff or rotoiwiliin.? your hair in future. Mrs. Kolleslon, 2!ifi Lnmbton Quay.— Ailvt.

Y.W.C.A. Notes. On Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Y.W.C.A. a meeting will be held for soldiers' wives, soldiers' mothers, and ■ friends and relatives of soldiers. This meeting for special intercession in- connection with the world's week of prayer is open to all women. Tea will bo 6ervcd at •!, when an opportunity will bo given for social intercourse. Lonely and discouraged relatives and friends of soldiers will be specially welcomed. To-morrow nHornoon at 4.15 in the Y.W.C.A. Club-rooms, Herbert Street, llrs. M'Clny will lead tho first meeting of the world's week of prayer, when it is expected thore will bo a specially large attendanco of members and friends, "l'oresliadowings of God's Purposo for tho Nations" is tho subject lor consideration. 'l'lm Y.W.C.A. world's piesident from London writes: "God is working out Ilis purpose, and we want to have eyes to see and ears to hear. The world's week of prayer is now widely used by the members in many countries lis a special occasion of remembering their fellowship with tho members of tho associations in other countries, of sharing their triumphs and difficulties. In some it is also used as the best time for. showing their recognition of this fellowship by the oiferiug of tho world's penny. Every member is asked to give this Bmall offering of one penny to enable her to feel sho has 6ome share in the correspondence, conferences, visitation, and literature by which tho world's Y.W.C.A. , seeks to help all the national associations throughout the world. A special meeting in connection with the world's week of prayer will , bo held in the Y.W.C.A. Club-roomß, Herbert Street, on Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, wlion Miss M'Lean, M.A., will be the i speaker. Members are asked to make 1 this meeting known. In connection with tho coming King ' George's Appeal Day for Sailors, the Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Navy League a6ks for donations of a pretty cup and saucer from every lady who can 6pare 1 one. Mrs. Hall-Thompson would receive gifts at her residence, 23 Hobson Cres- ■ cent. The ladies are arranging for a i stall to be held outside the Post Office L on Appeal Day, when dainty crockery--1 ware will bo sold. Tiie services of any members of the league wlio would like i to help on Sailors' Day would be appro- ' ciated by the Ladies' Auxiliary at tho workroom, Technical School, on Tuesday ! morning next.

Washing-day makes the hands red and rough, but if you apply Sydal, redness and roughneea will disappear. Sydal is not a greasy face cream—it ie a cool jelly—like emollient, and makes the hitnde and arm 6 soft and white. Doesn't mnke hair grow either. A 2e. jar lasts three months—get it from any chemist's or store.—Advt.