WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 74, 20 December 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

An Evening at Victoria Military Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Scobee Cornish's "Santa Ckus Club" evening at tlio Victoria Military Hospital took.place in Tuesday. Miss Cornish played :i violin solo, "Sizilictta" (Tolhurst), Miss Seigrief, Miss Puller, and Mr. Hamilton Hodges contributed fongs, all having to respond to many enthusiastic encores. Mr. Scobee Cornish, who is lion, masseur to tlio hospital, explained the purposes of tho club, which were to give, a good time at Christmas to tho soidiers iu tlio Victoria Hospital. Tho supper which was provided by the club was appreciated, also tho prosents to each inmate of the hospital, consisting of a book, a bottle of sweets, fifty i.igarettes, and a shaving ball for each man. Two large Christmas cakes, two boxes of cigars, fruit, and alo for Christmas and New Year's Day were plso provided. At the elbse of the evening a presentation was mado to Corporal Robinson, the orderly at the hospital, whoso kindness to tho soldiers for tho last two years lias been beyond praise. Tho patients presented Mr. Cornish, lion, masseur, with a handsome cigaretto casket, as some recognition of his bard and unfailing work on their behalf.

School Entertainment. A pleasant little entertainment was giveu by tho pupils of St. Catherine's School, Newtown, in conucction with the annual prize-giving. The proceeds, including money-box collections, were devoted to the funds of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. Tho programme was a short but varied and interesting one, and consisted of songs, recitations, and dances by the pupils. For the opening song and chorus, "Christmas Bells and Greeting," the pupils were all dressed in white, holding arches of white flowers and tiny silver bells over their heads. Tho gem of the evening was the recitation "Sarah Jane," by a tiny maid, Mavis Burgess, who was dressed _in black with a quaint mob cap, white apron and cuffs, aud a pair of spectacles on her little r.ose. Her elder sister, Ursula, dressed as a snow fairy, recited' "Snowflakes" very prettily. Another little maiden, Edwina Vare, gave a pathetic poem entitled "Long Ago"; other recitations by very young children were "Officer Tom," by Rosalind Dillon, and "A Little Seaside Song," by Janet Lewis. Olga Gilberd executed a graceful glow-worm dance, Miss Feo Smyth danced an umbrella dance very accurately nnd neatly, Olivo Goodall gave a very agile and' spirited rendering of a fan dance, and Bonnio Flannagan danced a pretty fan dance. A _ song and dance, "Tho Daisy, Blackbird and the Bee," was contributed by Mavis Bur-

Sailors' Friend Society,

gess, Max Bosher and Alec Blake, with tho chorus by tho school choir. Thelina Harris, in a voice that is remarkable for its tone and purity, sang "Little White Lily," while Feo Smyth took the part of the lily aud postured, danced, and sang. "England's Watching," a patriotic song and chorus, composed by Miss Eggers for tho school, was sung by all tho pupils, I' who were holding tiny Union Jacks. Tho Shakespearo scene from the "Midsummer Night's Dream" was very creditably acted, by the senior girls—lris Eggers, Marjorio Black, Nellie Amies, and Mona Taylor. A very amusing tableau and recitation, "Tho Clock," was rendered by Aldyth Black, Norah Kellow, Olivo Goodall, Max Bosher, and T. Gilberd. Miss Holmes, who was present to givo out tho certificates, congratulated Miss Butts and Miss Eggers on tho excellence of tho programme, which she had much enjoyed. She further remarked that a striking fact about tho recitations was that the enunciation was so good, and that every item was given so simply and naturally. _ She also said, that it was a notable thing that over 400 hoys from tho Barnardo Homes had taken part in the Battle of Jutland,' which was a big record for any charitable institution.- Miss Holmes also acted as indjro oF the. elocution nnd writing competitions. After Miss Butts had lead a brief report of the year's work, tho proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

A wedding of interest to Canterbury residents touk place in Napier recently, the bridegroom being Mr. Charles S. Verity, eldest soil ot Mr. and iUrs. C. 11. Verity, Craigmore, Timaru, and the brido Miss Mabel o'. Armstrong, third daughter of the lato Captain F, G. Armstrong, II.M. Mth llegiment, and Mrs. Armstrong, Napier.

A bazaar organised by the committee of the 'Wellington South School, in aid of the Playground Improvement Fund, was held in the school yesterday, and met with much success. Parents, children, and teachers all did their utmost and responded liberally to the appeals which were made to them for support, with the result that the stalls for produce, fancy and plain needlework, fruit, flowers, sweets, afternoon tea, etc., made an excellent display. Various side-shows of au entertaining character had been arranged in the different class-rooms, and tlio many people who attended tlio bazaar found much to entertain them as well as much upon which to expend their means for the good of the cause.

Many people will be glad t'o licar that Mrs. Luke is recovering from tlic accident she recently met with in the Town Hall, by means of which she sprained an ankle.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

Young Holpsrs' Leaguo. Tlio members of Uio Young Helpers' League of the Clyde Quay Selwol Habitation were entertained at afternoon tea last Friday by their president, Mr. W. H. Puster, M.A. Musical and elocutionary items wore given by Willie Ralph, Bello Pearson, Ruth Keid, .loan Markmann, A'ellic Holtou, Melvyn Dnimnioud, Beryl Clarke, Noya and Noel Wilson, Rita lIowi«, Ida Deir, and Wilford Watson. Miss AV. Hunt, lion, secretary of the league. announced that £22 had been collected m the boxes. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Miss IJnnt, and the singing of tho National Anthem concluded a very enjoyable afternoon.

A very onjoyable concert was given in tlio Institute of the Sailors' Friend Society on Tuesday night for tlio entertainment of the sailors in port, there, being a very largo audience. ■ Tin? Christmas festivities were opened at this concert, and a feature of tho evening was the singing of Christmas carols b.y tho Y.M.C.A. Lyric Club, under tlio baton of Mr. P. S. Pope. Tho whole concert was under tho direction of Miss Bryant. Special prizes wero presented to winners in tho riddle competition, which added much to the enjoyment of tho evening. In addition to tho numerous pretty carols by the Lyric Club, songs, recitations, .ind dialogues were given by Mr. P. S, Pope, Miss Crighton, Misses Huntington, Miss P.\ton, and Mrs._ Kerry. Tlio Male Quartet did particularly well. Misses Mead, Tlawkes, ard Lambert presided iu turn at tho piano. Mr. G. Denton gavo an address on tho subject of "Temperance," with tlio aid tf blackboard and chalk, and tho signing cf the temperance pledge by a number of sailors was the result,. A hearty vote of thanks was given tho performers. Another concert is being arranged for Thursday night.

The Makuri Red Cross Society have forwarded to the Mercer Street Depot ono parcel of pyjamas, under-flannels, socks, face washers, and scarves. Also received subscriptions—Mrs. ;md Miss Champion, 10s.; Mrs. Dransfield, 155.; Mrs. Morrison, 10s.; Mrs. Biggar, os. j Mrs. Heckler, 55.; Mrs. Rankine, ss. The engagement is announced of Miss Ruth ShirtoliiTe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shirtcliffe, of Wellington, to Major E. S. Hnrston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harston, of Napier. Tho committee of the Patriotic Cake Room thank the following donors of calces, subscriptions, etc:—Mnsdnmes Smitton, Hoimes, Palmer, Fulton, Richardson. Isaacs, Bhdham, Heyivqod, Hurst, Radclilfo, Clayton, Atkinson, "Anonymous," and the Misses Wheeler (2), Didsbury, M'Menamcii, M'Clure, von Dndelszen, M'Kellar, Kirkcaldie, Macintosh, Turner, Richardson.

The engagement is announced of Miss Kathleen Anderson, of Durban, second daughter of Mrs. Wardrop Anderson, of 101 Coroniandel Street, Wellington, and tlio late Mi\ John Anderson, cf Wellington, solicitoi, and Lieutenant C. T. Cribb, It.F.A., youngest son of the late Rev. Cribl), vicar of Shipley, Yorkshire, England. Lieutenant Cribb is at present serving in Mesopotamia. Miss Newman left on a visit to the South Island 011 Wednesday eveuing.

WOMAN'S WORLD

Mrs. J. A.'Hanan und her family are spending tliei Christmas holidays in the south. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Kane are visiting Rotorua. The children at .the Wellington, Hospital had a delightful afternoon on Wednesday, when the Navy League "Grandmother" (Miss Lauretuon) visited them in the wards, and left merfientoes of her visit in tliq shape of gifts for cach _ child. Mrs. HallThompson president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, and Mrs. Bradney Williams lion, secretary, also played a beneficent part, and afterwards they were entertained at afternoon .tea by the matron. Mrs. Guy Powles had been of much assistance in the matter, and had collected the toys which were found in "Grandmother's" mauy pockets. A tribute to the excellent work done by the New Zealand women in connection with war matters was paid by the .Prime Minister in a speech at Thames. Both in the work of patriotic oiganisation arid in the sending of sons to the front, the women, he said, had rendered a noble servico. If the war went on it might be necessary for women to train themselves for carrying eti such industries as the dairy industry, including the use of milking machines, in order to release men eligible for active service. Women's two desires—a head of healthy hair and a face fresh and clear. Only the purest preparations are recommended by Miss Milsoro. They are prepared under her guidance, after years of scientific research and study. Take a set of these preparations (tne cost is very small), allow yourself a few minutes daily to apply, and you will be gratefully astounded. "Cultene" Skin Food, 35., for dry skin. Wrinkles disappear rapidly under this well-known skin food. "Cultene" Balm, 3s. Gd—a face muscle food—a dry. creaim for freckles,- blackheads, sunburn. Delightful Face Powders, all shades. Hair Lubricants, Lotions, and Soaps. Full instructions for those writing to treat their own hair and face in their own homes, by Miss Milsom (opp. Shortt's Picture Theatre), 94 Willis-Street. 'Phone 814.—Advt.