SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 62, 6 December 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Sports' Parcol Fund. A crickot match, ladies v. gentlemen, liiayed on Thursday afternoon last, was the means adopted by the Alfredtou sports to raise some money for tlio above fund. The weather was glorious, and consequently there was a largo attendance. Tho ladies, although fairly nervous in the first in-, nings, ended up by defeating the men. Afternoon tea _ was dispensed, bv a number of ladies, and along a live hundred drive in tho evening, the sum 0? £22 was raised and forwarded to tho Johnsonville Golf Club, to bo credited to the combined sports' effort.

St. Hilda's Church Bazaar. A bazaar in aid of the funds of St. Hilda's Church, Island Bay, was opened yesterday afternoon by His Worship the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luko, C.M.G.). Rev. J. G. Castles, in welcoming Mr. Luke, said that for the last two years there had been no church sewing guild at St. Hilda's. It was thought right to devote as much time as possible to patriotic work. To that end the women of Island Bay had worked untiringly. Last year the bazaar had been got up in only two months, and the same happened this year. He thought this explanation was due to the workers. They were sorry it was necessary to have a bazaar in war time, but money had to be raised. Mr. Luke declared the sale open. Ho said the work of the church should be carricd 011, it being in every sense patriotic work. He congratulated the stallholders on the fine display, and wished them every success. Mrs. Luke, who had to attend another bazaar, went on to St. Hilda's later. 'Hie stalls were very prettily decorated, each choosing a different design. The choir stall was a mass of greenery, and the flower stall, in pale ftreen and black, had chosen a pretty design in circles. Tho stallholders were:—Work stall, Mrs. Coleman; produce, Mrs. Griffiths; sweets, Miss Coleman; flowers, Miss Riokard; choir stall, (miscellaneous), Mrs. Proctor; bran tubs, Mr. Butler; and afternoon tea, Mrs. Brice. Each stall hod sevehil assistants. Tho bazaar will be continued to-night.

Bazaar at Maranui. Having for its object the provision of a new Anglican Church for Maranui, a bazaar was opened yesterday by the Bev. J. H. Sykcs. The Maranui Church Hall was very prettily decorated, tho various stalls artistically draped, and supplied with attractive goods. Those in charge of the stalls were:—Guild stall, Mesdames Leach, Wicks, Brandon, Shepherdson, and Ward; produce, Mesdames Stone, Critchley, and Misses Jenkins and Francis; flowers, Mesdames Morrali, Hedge, and Miss Stansell; sweets, Misses Stono and Hammond ; Christmas tree, Mesdames Lin-

dall, Potter, and Martin: tearoom, Mesdames Kennedy, Suuise.ll, l'\ Critchley, and Misses Black and Brandon. There was also a boys' stall and art gallery. Tho patronage was good, and in the evening musical items were rendored at intervals. The bazaar will be open this afternoon and evening.

Mrs. Thomson, of Dorking Bond, Brooklyn, loft last night for the Mount Cook Hermitage.

At the annual meeting of the Masterton branch of the W.C.T.U. Mrs. Devonport was ' reflected president, Mrs. Flanagan secretary, and Mrs. Sutherland treasurer.

Miss Maud Davidson is visiting Christchurch. and is the guest of Colonel and Mrs. Snow.

The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie Dimock, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Dimock, "Birchhill," Silverstream, to Mr. Austin Teulon, of Croydon, England.

Many and various aro the ways of raising money for war funds, and tho method of Mrs. Stokes, of Clive Street, Limvood, is worthy of mention. Tho specialty of Mrs. Stakes is the manufacture of dolls and golliwogs, which are sold to friends and the proceeds handed to one of the war funds. The general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association a few days ago received a second amount of £2 from this source for the Trench Comforts Fund. Other funds have also benefited from the results of Mrs. Stokes's,energy and skill.

A cable message has been received by tho Wellington branch of the Navy League from the Ladies' Emergency Committee, stating that funds are urgently required for Royal Naval prisoners' food, and asking for help. It was pointed out at Tuesday's meeting of tho branch that King George's Fund for Sailors could be used for this purpose, and the Navy League delegates on the War Funds Collecting Committee were asked to recommend that a portion of the money recently subscribed should bo used for naval prisoners.

She gels only expressions of gratitude from nil. Ton will appreciate how strong a statement this is if you are one of the thousands that regularly ugo the Miss jUiltom preparations for the Hair, Fa/'e, and Skin. They contain the very.elements that aro clamoured for. Why not use the best preparations lo tholiest advantage. Miss Mil6om has made ai. exhaustive study of fftcinl blemishes, wrinkles, etc., and all hair ailments. You may rest assured everything bearing her name has that goodness and refection of ingredients that, cannot bo excelled. Hygienic Face Powder, 2s. Ed„ all shades, none better or purer. C'ulteno Skin Food, 84., a night cream. Cultene Balm, .Is. Gd„ a day cream. The instructions on the labels arc mewses of priceless Table. Hair Creams, Lotions, and Lubricants for dry, greasy, particularly gre.v and faded hair. All Hairwont. Miss Milsom, opposite Shorft't Pictures, 111 Willis Street. 'Phono 8HAdvt.

Bazaar at Makara. Mrs. Coleridge, introduced by the Vicar of Karon (the llev. G. V. Woodward}, opened a bazaiiheld in the cliurch room at Makara yesterday afternoon and evening in aid of the church building fund. In opening the bazaar, she congratulated the people of the district 011 tho effort they were making in wartime to properly provide for their spiritual needs in having a church of their own, and she sincerely hoped that the worthy object in view would be speedily achieved. Tho following were tho stall-hold-ers Produce, Mesdames Monk and Bowler; fancy work, Mrs. Andrew and Miss Monk; guild, Mesdames Wallace and Jarvis; jumble stall, Mrs. A. Hawkins; sweets, Mrs. Hislop; Christmas tree, Mesdames Clook and W. Jarvis; tea-room, Misses Bowler (2). A large number of the Karori parishioners atr tended per coach and motor-cars, and quite a good return was recorded. Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P., opened the bazaar last evening.

Sailors' Friend Society. A very successful concert was given in the Institute of the Sailors' Friend Society on Tuesday night by the Misses Nicolas. Songs, pianoforte duets, and recitations were given by those ladies, assisted by Misses. White, Guy, Flaws, Perry, Aitcheson, and Cooley, and a very clever exhibition of electric clubswinging by Miss White also songs by Mr. Jones, one of the sailors in the audience. Many of the items were encored, and altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent. The sailors showed a keen appreciation throughout, a'nd accorded a vote of thanks to the performers, carried with foot, hand, and mouth, at the close of the proceedings. Before dispersing a number of sailors signed the pledge. The fine new just placed in _ the institute was used for the first time, and was in great demand until tho commencement of the concert. Another concert will be held to-night.

Tho following statement of tho business done by the St. John Ambulance Warehouse, London,: up to September 21, will bo of interest to readers:— llcceivcd to date, 708,634 garments, 2,635,068 articles, total 3,343,711 ; sent out to date, 601,479 garments, 2,474,472 articles, total 3,075,951; stock nt warehouse, 107,164 garments, 160,596 articles, total 267,760.

Boys' hats in boater's, pedal straw, Panama, or washing hats, nve showing at prices ranging from Is. to 10s. Gd. Goo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.— Advt.