THE " WALTON FLOWER DAY "

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 62, 6 December 1917, Page 3

THE " WALTON FLOWER DAY "

COMFORTS FOR OUR SOLDIERS.

The organisers of the "Walton Flower Day," which was held in the streets yesterday, wero very fortunate in having so beautiful a day for their effort, the results of which are to go to the Clara Rogers Comforts Fund. Stalls for selling flowers, sweets, and produce were placed at different vantage points in the streets, and were most effectively decorated for the occa. sion with red, white, and blue drapery and numbers of small flags. Flowers had been sent in from many country districts, and even from Rangiora, in the South Island, and needless to say they sold well. In addition badges wore sold which guarded the wearers from further inquiries as to whether they would buy, and still continue to buy. ]ilrs. J: Hislop, the organiser of the day, had worked hard to secure successful results, and she was ably assisted by an energetic bnnd of workers. In charge of the different stalls were the followingMesdames Rennio and > Thomson, the stand in front of Kirkbaldie and Stains's; Mesdames Pago and J. N. Newton, the G.P.O.'; YAV.C.A., witli Mrs. Campbell in charge, Bank of New Zealand corner; Mesdames R. Hislop and Brownall, Llie Kelburn Avenue; Mrs. Rountree, Winder's corner; Mesdames Parsons and Robertson, Courtenay Plane (produce). In charge of the depot in Messrs. Hareourt's Buildings were Mrs. Sanderson, M'r's. F. Hislop; Mrs. I'otter, Mrs. Fames, Mrs. Stanton, Misses Clarke, Bocke, and Griffiths. The secretary for "Flower Day'' was Miss A. M'Gill, and the treasurer Miss Jessie Tingey.

Last year the appeal made on behalf of this fund was most liberally responded to, no less a sum than £255 being raised. This money, which was duly forwarded to provide comforts for our soldiers, was of great assistance to Miss Rogers in enabling her to arrange river trips, etc.. for those in hospital. The appeal made yesterday was made under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A., so that out of the money raised Hiss Clara Rogers, who is working at the Y.M.C.A. Hut at Oatlands Park, near Walton-on-Thames. might provide comforts and outings for wounded and convalescent soldiers.

The members of the Pioneer Club -held a sale yesterday in aid of Dr. Agnes Bennett's Serbian Fund. In the absence of Lady Stout, Miss Holmes presided. The Organising Committee had spent many mornings making dainty and useful articles, which were sold to willing buyers by Mesdames Pringle, Dawson, Coux, Blythe. The flowei stall, in charge of Ladv Gibbes, Mesdames Jacobsen and Martin, was a glorious mass of summer colour—sweet peas and wonderful roses, with masses of blue delphiniums and larkspur. The sweet stall was in charge of Misses M'Clure and Pringle. The cake stall, in charge of Mrs. Barnsdale, was well storked with dainty home-mades, and was soon sold out. Miss Rwenyth Barnsdale .took care of the guessing comnetitions, which resulted in the camisole goiue to Miss Mackay, the workbox to Mrs. Janish, and the Venetian glass to Mrs. Hanan. Dunns; the afternoon Mrs. Ivan Lew played and song, and Miss Cornish played a violin solo. A delightful half-hour was spent with Miss TCdith Howes, who gave some now ideas from the child world. Tim usual hard work of wns, well donp by Mrs. Martin. The net result is £23 9s. for the funds. ANSWERS 'i'O CORRESPONDENTS. (By arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Pace Specialist, Qualified London and Paris.') "0. Me."—You are evidently troubled with alopesia areata, a disease o£ the scalp characterised by the sudden tall of hair, and the production of perfectly bald, smooth, circular patches. 'flic, most probable causo of the disease is nerve trouble, shock, or worry. Attention to the general health is necessary. If you are unable to come for treatment, I will bo pleased to forward instructions on receipt nf your address. "A. J,."—Ko doubt oily scbarrhoea is Hie cmise of the condition of your scalp, nod this may be to n cer l ain extent constitutional. A course of scalp treatment i-- (lie best means of improving it, though we cannot in nil cases guarantee to alter il° nily nature. Courses, 21s.

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