SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 152, 16 March 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Triangle Day Appeal. At an early hour yesterday morning the organisers and workers in connection with the Triangle Day appeal wero at, work, and as the day progressed it became moro and more evident how very much the cause lor which the effort had been organised, that of providing comforts for our Now Zealand troops in the field, wherever they may he, was ono that lay close to tho hearts of everyone. Willingly and cheerfully tho people gavei and with such encouragement tho collectors and workers in goiieral.-laboured with a will. Tho assured reputation that tho Y.M.C.A. has obtained of reaching our men wherever they may ho, and providing thorn with what is so much needed has undoubtedly opened hearts and purses, and so tho causo prospered in an exceedingly promising manner. The stalls which wero located at different points of vantage about the streets wero well stocked with flowors, produce, cakes, sweets, fruit, vegetables, sewiug, badges, etc., and before long they were doing excellent business, so excellent that at an early hour in tho afternoon some of them had disposed of very nearl.v everything, largo though their supplies nad been. In chargo of these stalls were the following :—Courtenay Place, St. John, Ambulance Brigade Overseas, Mrs. Preston, and Mrs. Exloy; Bank of New Zealand, Cuba Street, Mrs. J. P. Luke and the Citizens' Service League; stall for badges, buttonholes, etc., m front of Royal Oak Hotel, Lady Ward and Mrs. David Nathan; Boulcott Street corner, Ladies' Auxiliary of Y.M.C.A., under Mrs. Low and Mrs. Dumboll; Bank of Now Zealand corner, Lambton Quay, Y.W.C.A., Miss Birch, and Miss Lawson in charge; Countess of Liverpool Fund organisers, Mesdames Purdy, Brice, Stout, and Thompson; Kirkcaldie and Stains, Women's National Reserve, Mrs. W. D. Stewart, Mrs. C. Earlo; Post Office, the Island Bay Committee (Mr. Odlin and Mr. Horon), and tho Commercial Travellers ; Government Buildings, Spinsters' | Club. The heads of these stalls all had a number of helpers to assist, and in addition there wero largo numbers of collectors out' with monoy-uoxea, who wero overywhero to be mot with.' The stall which was in chargo of tho Y.W.C.A. was decidedly outstanding in regard to' its supplies, as tho ladies in charge were so fortunate aB to have been presented with very large supplies of fruit and vegetables, a great deal of which had boon sent from Otaki, and had beeu exhibited at tho show which had just been held, there. Needless to s.ay, they wore of the best, and were in great demand. The organisers of this stall were also indebted to the girl members of the association, who gave such generous.gifts of money. .As a result the stallholders were enabled to hand in fully £200 as the result of thoir particular efforts. Another attraction was the "bronze trail," of which Mrs. Spotswood was in charge, and which added very materially to the sum total. To the children it was a source of great attraction, and drew their pennies in great numbers.

Death of Mrs, N. Chevalier. The recent death, at an advanced age, of tho brilliant wife of the most brilliant pioneer of arc in Australia, Nicholas Chevalier, closes a chapter of history" that will become fascinating when the art of the Austral New World attains that great place in the art of the future it is manifestly destined to (ill. Mrs. Chevalier was a worthy helpmate of that remarkable man whose great and varied gifts will be more appreciated as time, goes on. She. accompanied him on some of his most adventurous trips, and aided him in those brilliant social successes he bcaan in Melbourne and finished in the courts of Europe. Mrs. Chevalier was remarkable in her way; she will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends. The '.•harms of the Old World did not dim her affection ior the new, and tho public galleries of Australia and New Zealand are likely to bo enriched by mementoes of her gifted husband — "Sydney Daily Telegraph."

Delegates to the Victora League Conference, held in Christchurch during tho past two days, wero entertained at a reception held at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs/ J. H. Hall. Papanui Road, Christchurch, on Wednesday evening. During tho evening Mrs. Bernard B. Wood and Miss Little contributed songs, tho latter also playing several pianoforte solos. .

The marriage took place in St., Mary's Church, Auckland, on Thursday, of Miss J. D. Mace, daughter of Mr. Charles Mace, of Auckland, to Dr. Hugh MacDbnald, Resident Magistrate of llotoina, Fiji- Archdeacon MacMurray performed the ceremony. Miss Jessie Martin was bridesmaid and .Mr.' James llolleston t'ho best man. Dr.. and Mrs. Mac Donald left almost imtne-, diatoly for Sydney.

A dainty- reminder. Wear Miss Milsom's latest registered design Coilhtre —a perfect match, finest hand weaving, full of lustre like growing hair and most natural. This finest invention for scant hair on forehead fully demonstraled. Fashions aro changing all the time, but whatever the mode wo have it to show and advise. Plaits,, switches, toupees, transformations, wigs, natural hair pads, and carls continually made, always lifelike and cannot be detected when worn, In addition, clients are taught the professional way to keep their artificial hah to colour and lustre. Call or write to Miss Milsom, 91 Willis-Street. Telephone BU—Advt.

The evident advantage of cleaning carpets, upholstery, curtains, etc.. by the Vacuum process is now so well understood and appreciated, as a hygienic necessity in every well-ordered home and institution, that it only remains to select the best type that combines high efficiency and simplicity of construction with economy of cost—these' essentials uro combined in the "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner (of British manufacture). Demonstrations daily at Oscar Ilewett and Co, 5S Cuba Street Oust below Bank of N.Z.). 'Phono 520-Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beaut) Tul roses and the ohoioeßt of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, Sfi Willis Street.—Advt.

Women and Education. "How many women in Christchurch are on school committees?" asked Mr. J. H. Howell, Director of tho Tecum, cal College, in an address before tho Creche and Kindergarten Association at Christchurch. Proceeding, Mr. Howell commented on the surprising fact that in Now Zealand tho influence of women was little felfc in educational matters, and compared with the position with that of England, which, in so far as suffrage was concerned, was 60 far behind the Dominion. Education particularly was a mattor which concerned tho whole race, women as well as men, and yot it was a fact that in New Zealand, where women wore in possession of the vote,- education was almost' entirely under the domination of men. In conclusion, Mr. Howell 6aid that it would be easy for women to ob : tain seats on school committees, where their work would he very beneficial. There was no woman on the Education Board, though by the generosity of the City Council one sat on tho Technical School Board. Ho would like to see an extension of women's influenco in all matters affecting education.

Wellington Red Cross Shop. Owing to the many sales in the streets yesterday there was no sale of produce at the Wellington Red Cross Shop. From tho sale of flowers and needlework a sum of £12 was handed in, and this, with a donation of £50 from the Wellington College Patriotic Fund, mado a good weekly return for the Red Cross Fund. A quantity of beautiful sweet peas was sent in from Mr. W. G. Tustin, of Taihapo. They were most welcomo at this time of the year, and were perfect in bloom and colour, and sold readily. Home-mado jams aro being continually asked for, and the committee of tho shop would gladly welcome theso gifts to sell for the fund. Miss Johnston's dinner equipment has been raffled, and from it the Red Cross Fund has benefited to the extent of £211. For the St. John Ambulance Day donations wero received from Mrs. J. M'Jtae, £2 25.; Mr. J. P. Maxwell, £5 55.; and Kitty Sargont, ss. Delicious apples were received from Mr. Francois and Mr. Rowlings, of Motueka, and were greatly appreciated. Tho work at the shop is entirely voluntary, and all donations ,of monoy or kind are gratefully received for the Red Cross Fund.

Miss Fox, daughter of tho late Canon Fox, and Mrs. Fox, kura, is shortly leaving _ for America to continue her art studies. 1 Mrs. W. D. S. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. W. Macdonald, Miss Macdonald, and Miss Brice, who have been spending a few days in Christchurch, have left for Mount Cook.

The W.C.T.U. Tho monthly meeting of tho AVelling'tou Central W.C.T.U. was held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday. Mrs. A. 11. Atkinson presided, and there was a good attendance of members. A letter from Mrs. Hoare, Dominion Superintendent of the Department of Narcotics, was read, in which she urged the IW.C.T. Union to endeavour to draw 'the attention of parents and teachers to the number of young boys who are still" indulging in cigarette smoking. Mrs. M'Donalcl and Mrs. V. Evans wero appointed delegates to the Central Com.mittee of tho Wellington women's branch of tho Women's National Council of New Zealand. After some discussion on tho notices that have appeared respecting Miss Rout's work at Hornchurcli the following resolution was massed:—"That this meeting of the •Wellington Central W.C.T.U. respectfully draws the attention of the Minister of Defence to Miss Rout's statements, implying that she has somo official connection with a N.Z. Soldiers' Medical Club, which she claims to have established at Hornchurcli. It deprecates the view Miss Rout expresses as to the moral character of our N.Z. troops, and protests as New Zealand nvomen against tho free and general ! issuo of prophyllactic outfits, which she says she is about to distribute, for the | reason that tho medical profession is iby no means agreed as to their efficacy, Innd further demands that if the IJR.A.M.C. has decided upon their issue no woman shall bo in any way concerned in the matter." Mrs. ¥. Evans gave an interesting account of her visit i to Australia. i Y.W.G.A. Notes. ,' .Dressmaking, millinery, and elocution : classes start next week at the ' Y.W.C.A., the two former on Tuesday at 7.30, and t-'io latter on Wednesday iat 7.45. More students are wanted i for St. John Ambulance "first aid, and • for practical gardening, as these classes i will begin as soon as. there is sumctent • enrolment. Girls should take this opportunity of joining the first aid class, which is fixed for Wednesday evening at 7.30. Signalling and physical culture classes start on Wednesday at 3.45. . Enrol now for all these classes'.

Tlio llev. A. Reader will be tliu speaker at Die Y.W.C.A. on Sunday laftemoou at 4.15. All young women iwill be welcome, and on Thursday Miss jßonhrell, the representative of tlio Sudan United Mission will give a lantorn lecturo, entitled "The Sudan: Its Peoples, Problems, tnd Possibilities."

"Stydal" (Wilton's Hand Emollient) is coining into great prominence as a skin food and healer. Ladies who do their own housework or tiro fond of gardening aro enthusiastic in its praiso. Note the name "Sydal" ("Ladys reversed)., and do not take substitutes. 2s. at all chemists and stores.—Advt.

All parents are hereby cordially requested to encourage stationers and Storekeepers to push the sale of "Thinker" Brand "Writing Tablets and "Tliinkor" School Exerciso Books for the nation's good—Bannatyne and Hunter, Ltd., wholesale agents for the "Thinker." -Advt.

Our Jerseys and Jersey Suits have just been opened up, all colours. Jerseys, 4s. 6d. to 10s. fid. Jersey Suits. 7s. 6d. to 19s. 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.