SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 44, 15 November 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

"A Trip with the Brownies." To-morrow night and on Saturday night tho pupils of Miss Dorothy Saunders will present iu tho Town Hall Concert Chamber a dunco fantasia, "A Trip with the lirownics." Rehearsals have given abundant promise of a very delightful entertainment. Miss Saunders counts among hor pupils very many children, from tiny tots to graceful maidens, and she has Had the assistance of Mr. Tom Pollard in the arrangement of a whimsical fantasia composed by Mr H. Liardet. Most of us can remember the days i.-hen Mr. Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company—many of its members havo since blossomed into theatrical stars -brought joy to tho hearts of the the-atre-loving public. Pretty and quaint dresses nimblo feet, artistic imagination, fairy lore, and light young hearts have K one to tho making of this dance-ylay, into which Miss Saunders has introduced many pretty and novel dances. Ike children are giving their entertainment in aid of Sir Arthur Pearsons hresh Air Fund and Blind Soldiers Fund. Ber Excellency the Countess of Liverpool has stated her intention of being present tomorrow night. The Cheer-oh Girls, "The Cbeer-oh Girls" gave a most enjoyable concert in the Missions to Seamen Hall on Tuesday night Ike Cheer-ohs" is the name adopted by ft band of ten girls who havo joined - ccthor for the laudable purpose of giving concerts in hospitals and charitable institutions, and in aid of patriotic movements. They looked very-smart in their costumes of black and white bloclRtrined voile, with white muslin collar a"u cuffs edged with Hack stitching. i Tho programme opened with a chorus by the Party. This was followed by a solo by Miss Beatrico Price, the other items being os follow :-Recitation, Miss Paulino Brown; song and chorus, Misses Irene Webb and Alice Gunn; quartet, tho party; song, son; song and chorus Miss Pear Wright, recitation, Miss Philhna Carte; song and chorus, Miss Dons Wobb: finale, the "Cheer oh Girls.*; AU the items were cleverly and brightly rendered, the chorus singing being especially good The large audience was well pleased with the entertainment provided, and showed its pleasure and appreciation by hearty applause. During tho evening Mr Moore /who nresidfd conducted the sale ot a Sffn behalf of the Sailors Day , Fund, tho sum of .£3 being realised. j Mrs Barbara Stewart, who died at Te Awainutu recently, aged 91 years, was born in Edinburgh and came to New Zealand 12 years ago. Thoold lady iememberfd the visit of William IV to Edinburgh. She is survived by four sons and five daughters. The sons arc: Messrs. James Stewart and A. C. Stewart, of Invercavgill, W. F. Stewart, postmaster of To Awamutu, and A. D. Stewart, financial manager of Sargood, Son, and Uwan, of Auckland. The (laughters are- Mrs. J. Carrick and Mrs. W. :>. Leeiof Southland, Mrs. E P. B.rd, of Christchurch, and Misses B. C. and J. F. Stewart, of Te Awamutti. The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held in tho Newtown Library on .Tuesday evening. Two new members, Miss Bates and Miss M'Bwen, were welcomed Sound work was carried on m view of the Masferton competitions, to be held on January 1. ■Miss Frances Hoss (Sydney) for many years a prominent member of the Bland Holt Company, is on a visit; to her daughter (Mrs. Hme), Christchurch.

The wedding took place in the Shirley Methodist Church last week of Miss A"nes Kflto Palk, second daughter at the Mo Mr. E. Palk, of Shirley, to Private Fran-is J. Holland. Miss May Palk was ffimaid, end Mr. B. K. Todhuntor the best man.

Mrs. Hugh Campbell (Poukawa, H. 8.) hai returned from a visit, to Christchurch.

The marriage took placo in St. John's Church, Treiilham, on Saturday of Pγ - vate P. Cleary, of Auckland, third sou of Mr. P. Cleary, Gundownng, Victoria, to Miss Annie. Stock, of Nanwr. Jhe Rev Mr. Stratford performed the ceie,,,ony. The bride was given away by her cousin, Corporal Jack Hart, of Christclmrch. Mrs. Dan Barry, of Napier, attended the bride, and tho best man was Sergeant Stanley Hill.

The Y.W.C. A. lias recently established a hostel for girls at Richmond (Australia) A sum of iSOflfl has been spent upon it, and an ideal home has resulted, of which Miss Elizabeth Dianlop (formerly of the Y.W.C.A. in Wellington), assisted by Matron Legato, has control. Too hostel, which will accommodate sixty girls, was formally opened a fortnight ago by Sir Ronald Munro-I'erguson.

Tho ladies of the Patriotic Cake Room thank the following donors of cakes, subscriptions, ete.-.-Mesdames Smitton, Meek, C. Palmer, Hurst, Gavin, Isaacs, Gorton, Holmes, and the Misses Wheeler (2), Didsbury, Chalmers, Eichardson, M'Menamen, Barren, von Dadelszen, Antill, Hall (2).

Miss Emerson, of the Kelson office of tho Labour Department, has been transferred to take chargo of tho women s branch of the Labour Department at Auckland, and leaves this week. Miss Emerson inaugurated the women s branch of tho Labour Department at Nelson seven years ago.

Music plays an important recreative part in the life of the armies on the Western front. Concerts are given behind the British front in France and Belgium at the rate of 5000 a year. The songs most popular with the soldiers appear to be those of simple, homely sentiment, rather than those martial in spirit. Many musicians aro serving m the ranks; a late addition is David Bispham's son, who has enlisted in a British cavalry regiment.

The outdoor girl sedately pals her cheeks. What is to take the sting and soreness out caused by wind, tan, tud mtnburn. Cultene Skin Food (35.) immediately improves the texture; praised everywhere, used everywhere. What powder to use? Miss Milsom's Hygienic faw PondTe, 2b. 6d. and 4s. (id.—in four alludes, creme, white, buff, and pink. Protects and improves the complexion. An indispensable toilet requisite. Our women know tho Miss Milsora preparations are the best, ami take pride in ueir." the 'best. Call or write for information, and prices of each and every kind of skin accessory. You may not (mow what or how to procure. Ynii may long "hnvo been using the wrong thing. Bui someone w in your midst to adviso you just for the asking. Authority on liair and hair-work—all hair preparations and Eonics, Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street (opposite Sliortt's Picture Theatre). Thone, BU.-Advt. KNITTING SOCKS FOR SOLDIEKS. The condition of things as wo find them to-day demands strict economy, both in lime and money; this is embodied in that combination of usefulness, THk KNITTING MACHINE, no indisponsablo in helping to supply the needs of the men who are doing so mncli for us. Can be easily learned by mother and daughter, aimt or sweotheart. Write for cr.tn-lo«-'ue and full parliculnrs to tho sdo ngente, Oscnr Hewett and Co., sli Cuba Street, Wellington.—Advt.

Reading for the Wounded. Although 50,000 clean books and magazines go every week to the sick iiitl wounded abroad and at. home from the War Library of the British Bed Cross Society and tho Order of St. John, Surroy House, Marble Arch, Wl, additional supplies are needed; 50,000 are jjot enough (states the ''Sunday Observer"). Dr.: C. Hagberg Wright and Mrs. ,Gaskell, the honorary secretaries, in emphasising the continued need of good reading for the wounded, say: "The cablegrams and letters we receive all tell the same story, 'Wo are most grateful for wjiat you have sent, but urgently ask for more.'" They add: "We want books wo cannot afford to buy, such as memoirs, biographies, recent fiction, books on sport, modern science, travels. Illustrated weekly papers are especially needed." The War Library last month met special orders for France to tho extent of 114 cases, containing 22,800 books and magazines, in addition to sending out tho ordinary monthly supply of 42,000. It distributes reading matter to sixty-three casualty clearing stations, forty-seven general and thirty stationary hospitals, thirty-seven field ambulances, four ambulance- flotillas, and two flotilla depots, eighteon ambulance trains, as well us to 115 other hospitals, rest stations, convalescent camps and homes. The W.N.E. in Gisborce intend holding a Roso Day shortly in aid of King Ge.orge's Day ior sailors. Another of tho weekly dances which have recently been started in conection with tho Soldiers' Club, Sydney Street, was held last evening, and was very successful iu every way. There was a good attendance of soldiers, and tho innovation promises to become extremoly popular. The hostesses in the tea-room were the St. John Ambulance Senior Nursing Division, and the arrangements in connection with tho dancing were carried out as usual by tho members of the committee responsiblo for them. \ Mrs. and Miss Holroyd Beere left for Auckland early this week. They intend returning at the end of next week. Does your 6kin become cracked, dry, and red' on cold winter days? If so, apply a little Sydal every evening. Sydal is a sweet-smelling emollient and makes the skin soft, white, and attractive. An emollient, mind—not a greasy cream. Sydal costs only 2s. for a jar, lasting three months. All chemists and stores. -Advt.

"Charley's Aunt" Club. The fortnightly gathering of the "Charley's Aunt" Social Club xcas held in the club-rooms last evening, Mr. Atack presiding. An enjoyable jjrofrrammo of entertainment had been provided, the following contributing:-Or-ohcstral items, the cliib orchestra; eongs, Miss Mavis Phillips, Miss Maolvor, Miea H. Fuller, Mr. Lcn Barnes, Mr. Queree, Miss Godier, Mr. W. Bennett; lecitation, Miss Marjoneßennio (pupil of Mi»s Hardingp-Maltby); dramatic sketch, Mr. Paul Latham; pianoforte solo, Miss V. Tiehe. The male quartet party also contributed items that were much enjoyed. After supper had been handed around, a comedietta entitled "How Johnny .Entertained the Sowing Society' was given bv Mrs. Menard'e pupils, the following takine part:-Gwei Patrick, Wilson S, Costot, Betty Menard Molly Madden, Molvio Drummond and Dorothy M'Doyall. The whole performance was very well <loue.

Carreno's daughter, Mme. Tercßita Carreno Bloie, has made her debut >n London as a concert pianist, playing the D Minor Toccata and Fugue by Bach, the C major Sonata by ;Beethoven. a Fantasia Oriental by Sininian, pieces by Liszt and Tansie, and three sketches of her own composition.

<\ farewell "social" and presentation (o bighly-estoemed local residents, Mr. and Mrs S. Aitchison (reports our Featherston correspondent) took place on luesda v night, when- the Presbyterian communitT assembled in lnrso numbers. The Rev 'R. H. Cathenrood presided, and handed the guests of honour a purse of sovereigns as a mark of tho regard in which they nrp held. Mr. and Mrs. Ailchison mid family are leaving lor Wellington.

Dannevivke and districts have collected £335 for the "Our Day" appeal. The following contributed :~Dannevirke, .£63 7«. 10d.; Tahoraite, ,£lo 75.; Kentaki, <S7 17f=. fid.; Te Rohunga, £14 10s. 2d.; Oriiei, £3 lis. 6d.; TJmutaotoa, Mangatera, and B«a Roa, .£7 16s. 3d.; Pinpere, Raumati and Tepapakutu .£lO 10s. 10d.; Tatarnmon, .£2 Ins.; Matamau, .£l3 Os. Od ; Kaitoki and Tukeatua, £13; mmratoro, £\ 2s. 6d.; Waitahora, £1 2s. Gd.; Ngapaeruru, £10 75.; Waipahki, £5 155.; Webw, dBI3 Gsj-Titreo, £2; Herbertville and Wimbledon, £107 12s. Gd.; Akiteo, £27 Us.; Arariki and Mangahei, £U ss. 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—Bannatyne and Hunter, Ltd., wholesale agents for the "Thinker." -Advt.-. __________ Wedding Announcements. — neautiiul 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. Miss Murray, Vice-Ikgal Florist, Sfi Willis Street—Advt. .