SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 48, 20 November 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wellington Red Cross. Shop. M the request of the men's coinmitlee of Ihe Wellington branch of the Now Zealand .Red Cross organisation, tho com- , mitteo of tho Wellington lied Cross Shop met the former at a meeting held in one of the rooms of the Town Hall yesterday ' afternoon, to consider Iho question of [ tiio shop eommitleo joining the central organisation, with equal representation to that of tho mon. ' The representatives of tho men's committee wore Messrs. ■ Young, Tripp, Wright, and Seville. Mrs. ,T. P. Luke (president) occupied tho chair. .The valuable work which had been done by means of tho Red Cross Shop was emphasised, and the committeo was told ; that their work was considered by tho central committee to bo indispensable. By joining the latter body all Iho funds m'ado by the women's committeo would be handed over to the general central committeo of the Wellington branch of the Now Zealand lied Cross. It was decided (hat a general meeting of all Bed Cross workers should be held at an early dale. Tho first year of the Red Cross Shop's existence ends on December 14, when tho organisers and their helpers propose to lake a much-needed rest from their strenuous labours. Thomdon Bowling Club. Yesterday afternoon a meeting of Iho wives of iho members of the Thomdon Bowling Club was held at the club pavilion, Mrs. E. J. Collins (wife of the president) presiding. The object of the meeting was to make arrangements for equipping the bowlers' stall in connection with the Sports' Bodies Day, to raise funds to provide "comforts for fighters." Mr. Dymock (one of tho Sports' Bodies Committee) and Colonel E.. J. Collins, C.M.G. (president of the club) were present, and addressed the meeting, which enthusiastically decided that every effort should be made to make the bowlers' stall a success. A committee was appointed, consisting of Mrs. R. ,7. Collins (chairwoman), Mesdnmcs Hndfield, Munro, Upborn, P. Myers, Chittoy, Mason, and Miss Dymock, to make all arrangements for seeing that the Thorndon Bowling Club is well represented on the occasion by an ample supply of cakes and confectionery, which the ladiea have undertaken shall bo provided. Death of a Woman Pianist, The news of the death of Madame ( Charvin came as a great shock to her , many friends and admirers, states the • Sydney "Times." This sad event hap- . pened last week at the Pines Hospital, , Eandwick, where she had been receiving ] treatment for the last three months. . Madame Charvin was the youngest child of the lato M. and Mmo. Guillaume Andre Leverrier, and sister of Mr. Frank Leverrier, K.C., ex-Vice-Chancel-lor of the Sydney University. Prom i her earliest years sho showed signs of marked musical ability, and in 1898 she went to Vienna, where she studied with tho great Leschetitsky, and became not only ono of bis favourite pupils, but probably toe most brilliant woman pianist Australia has up till now produced. Sho returned to Australia for health reasons, and in 1909 she married Captain Armand Charvin, commandor of tho French mail steamer Pncifiquo. When tho State Conservatorium was established she joined tho professional staff. Madame Charvin was not only an exceptional artist, but sho was as welt a most lovable woman, and. during tho whole of her artistic career sho was ever ready to help with her talents any charitable or patriotic cause. Her most noteworthy achievement in this direction was tho concert which she organised shortly after tlio ouftronk of war, and by means of which J!16;000 was raised for tho French Red Cross. 'Tho workers.at tlio Mercer Street Red Cross Depot thank all who contributed flowers to their stall at tho Kelburn Avonue o\: Friday last (Sailors' Day), and all who assisted in anyway whatever. Members and friends of tho Catholic Knitting Guild are reminded that the guild will havo charge of the Red Crass Shop, 125 Lambton Quay, on Tuesday next, November 27. As this is the last effort of the guild this year on behalf of our sick and wounded, all are asked to do their best. Thero will be a good supply of home-made cakes, etc., dainty camisoles, children's clothes, etc. Members will bo at the shop on Monday afternoon and evening to receive goods. Contributions to the Countess of Liverpool Fund Committeo have been received at the Town Hall during the past week from the following:—"Mrs. C," Olmu Red .Cross Guild, Taihape Patriotic Guild, Pongaroa Ladies' Ecd Cross Guild, Mrs. Nicholls, St. John's Church Women's Association, Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Veitch, Eaetihi Ladles' Guild, Eastbourne Ladv Liverpool Fund, Ladies' Patriotic Guild (Fox Son), Mothers' Union (Waipukurau), Mrs, Waddell, Miss Reeves, Wniroa Lady Liverpool Fund, Mrs. W. S. Eeid. The wedding took place at tho Presbyterian Church, Greytown, last week of Mr. William Murcott, of Mangapehi, and Miss Louisa .Tes9io Whincop, youngest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whincop, of Greytown. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Mis? G. Grigg, and the best man was Mr. H. Hnrdinge. A reception was subsequently hold at tho residence of tho bride's parents, and later Mr. and • Mrs. Murcott left for the north. At a meeting of the Highland Society which was held in Sydney hit week to meet Mrs. Abbott, who is visiting Australia in the interests of the Scottish Women's Hosnitals, the sum of .£IOOO was raised. The meeting -was a small one, but the results vtcre a good portent of all that Mrs. Abbott hopes to accomplish whilo in Australia. Mrs. Abbott intends visiting New Zealand, and as Duiiwlin is proverbially Scotcli has Ri'eat hopes of rnising a substantial amount for tlio Scottish Women's Hospitals, even t» the point of raising .£IO,OOO from that city. < A meeting of Indies from different tennis clubs was held yesterday to make some preliminary arrangements in regard to organising tho tennis clubs' stall in connection with the Christmas Gifts Fund effort on Friday week. Several of tho leading clubs were represented at tho meeting, and a system of organisation to ensure tho success of the stall is about lo be sot in motion. For the complexion you must feed the muscles of the face. This may bo a complex statement, but it is the truth. Starved muscles mean a withered akin. To a woman a clear, smooth, fresh, healthy complexion means fiverythinu. Miss Milsom's scientific outfit for the face should bo ou every toilet table, and the treatment instructions that go with same are eo simple and rapid, and results so pleasing, that all exclaim: "Fancy not trying this before!" Outfit includes Cultono Skin Food (!ta.), applied nightly; Culteno Balm (3s. 6d.), applied doily—a face muscle food. Makes the skin look clear and good, prevents blackheads, largo pores, redness, conrseness, and wrinkles. Miss Mil6om guarantees all preparations nositively disoourogo growth on face. Dust face often with Antiseptic Hygienia, Face Powder, all shades (2s. Gd.), no better pondro known. Lip Food (2s. 6d.), keeps lips smooth and free from chaps; does not wipe off. Miss Milsom, opposite Shortt's Picture Theatre, U Willis Street. 'Phono BH.~ Advt.