SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 181, 20 April 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Wanganui, Tlio wedding took placo in Christ Church, Wanganui, on Thursday of Miss Gladys Christio, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. l< , . Christio, of St. John's Hill, to Captain Douglas "Wilson, N.Z.M.C. Tho service, which was choral, , was conducted by tho Von. Aruhdeucoii '. Heovc, and tho church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride, who was given away by her father. woro a frock of ninon and lace threaded ; with silver, finished at the waist with bolt and choiix of silver tissue. The j square train was embroidered with silver j roses and lined with shell pink ninon, I and her veil was worn over a chaplot of I orange blossoms. A bouquet of wluto chrysanthemums and pink carnations with maiden-hair fern completed the toilette. Two small children, Joan Carey and Betty Wilson, nieces of the brido and bridegroom respectively, ami two email pages, Billio Christia and Michael Grace, wore in attendance, tho littlo girls wearing muslin frocks with butterfly bows of blue tulle- and Dutch bonnets of Irish crochet, and tho pages white silk suits. Lieutenant 13. Lees, of Wellington, was tho best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at "Awatiro," tho residence of tho bride's parents. Mrs. Christie, , tho bride's mother, wore a gown of claret-coloured taffetas and ninon, with a white ostrich stole and small hat with wings of the same claret shado turned up around tho crown. Ecr bouquet was of pink chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. Boot Stall at "Paddy's Market." Ono of tho mast successful stalls at "Paddy's Market" was devoted to the sale of old boots-or rather of boots )io longer now but still in a condition to stand somo'further service. The stock-in-trade was obtained by a public appeal, and tho response was generous. During tho threo days of the market the stall attracted a constant stream of buyers, and m all tho takings amounted to £i 5 Us. Gd.— a, result that compared very well with those obtained in other parts of the market. Mrs. W. P. Stewart, who was in charge of the stall, wishes to thank those who kindly donated boots. ■ la» idea of retailing second-hand lootwear was original, and it is considered that the experiment has resulted very satisfactorily. ■ Not only was a substantial amount netted for the Salvation Army funds: but a real benefit was conferred on buyers. Many thrifty mothers mparticular gladly availed themselves of the opportunity of obtaining serviceable boots for their children at moderate cost. All Women'to Help. Tho National War Savings Committee has commenced an economy campaign u> louse women of all classes fo a recognition of the vital importance of economy, and to waken in them a sense that they themselves have a special part to play, states tho "Daily News." ' A letter has been sent to peeresses, wives of M.P.'s, anil others, asking for their help. They nre requested to say whether they are willing to assist by: (1) Holding drawingroom meetings or "at homes' for the discussion of tho subject; (2) by addressing meetings; (3) by inducing the members of their households to join war savings associations; (i) by personal example, economy in food, dress, coal, light, etc. Up to the present favourable answers have been received from 297 ladies. Women's committees and _■ associations _ of every kind, suffrage societies, the Society for 'Opposing Women's Suffrage, and others have promised their co-operation.

The following ladies will be in charge of the Navy League office next week:— Monday, Mrs. Luko and Miss Cable; Tuesday, Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher; Wednesday, Mrs. Lnrnach (morning), Mrs. Bnxton (afternoon); Thursday, Sirs. W. Luko; Friday, the spinnery ladies.

A 'handsome natural musquash fur coat is being raffled in connection with The Terraces Day at tho Wellington Red Cross Shop: Tickets nrp soiling rapidly, and the coat, which is a full length one, satin lined and finished in every detail, should satisfy the heait of any woman who. has the good fortune to win it. Tickets may be bought from Mrs. Metz, care of Miss Abraham, or from Mrs. Adams, Oβ The Terrace.

Miss C. Neil, of Christchurch, hns accepted the position of masseuse at the Masterton Hospital.

Owing to next Thursday being Anzao Day, the usual packing day of the Countess of Liverpool Fund workers has been postponed until tho following Thursday, May 1.

The honorary division of the Women's National Reserve is entertaining the mothers of our fighting mon at their usual monthly gathering in tho Town Hall on AVcdnesday.

Miss Chalmers is visiting Mrs. Eric Chalmers, Stonyhurst, Masterton.

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Vallance returned to Masterton on Thursday from a brief visit to Wellington.

Mrs. Erl Williams (Masterton) has taken Mr. Hugh Morrison's cottage at Day's Bay for a few weeks, and is slaying thero with her children.

Dr. and Mrs. Lindsay (Auckland) and Miss Lindsay aro spending a few days in Wellington boforo leaving for the south.

Miss Vallance (Masterton) is spending a few days in Wellington, and is staying at tho notel Cecil.

Tho Hawke's Bay rnfl'le of a chest of house linen has been won by Miss Jlold-s----worth, with ticket 1535.

Mr. I?.. P. Thompson, of Sydney, author of "A Natural History of Australia and New Zealand," was recently married to Mrs. Helen Pickett (nee Fersruson-Davie), a cousin of tho Governor-General of Australia and sister of the Bishop of Singapore.

Cabled news has been received of tho marriage of Lieutenant J. W. Lawrence, Burmestor, Surrey, England, to Miss Erica Rose, fifth daughter of Mrs. Rose, or riumner. and the lato Mr. Henry Rose, of DuMclin. The took place on April 11 at Tadmouth (England).

Mrs. Porter, the organising secretary ol the Women's National Hesorvo for New Zealand, spoke at tho annual meeting of tho Auckland branch on Aoril 11. Mrs. Porter also visited the Thames, and spoko at a meeting which was held there, and later visited Paeroa and helped in the establishment of a branch in that township. TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By arrangement ' with Mrs. IRolleeton, Hair Physician, Specialist in Electrolysis and Face Treatments, Qualified, London, Paris, and America). Correspondence replied to privately and confidentially by post or through this column on all matters pertaining to tlie caro and treatment of tho hair j-nd complexion. Advico is also given gratis on tho treatment of tho following:— Falling Hair. Prcmatino Greyness. Faded or Lifeless Hair. Baldness. .Dandrulf and Seborrheica. Alopecia Areata (bald patches). Electrolysis (permanent removal of superfluous hair). Complexion Treatment. Blackheads (acne). Freckles ami Tan. Premature Wrinkles. Hair Combings. Transformations, Toupees, and Switches. Treatment of Children's Hair. "Write, Rollestoii, 231! Lnmbton Quay.—Atlvl.

Wo liavo bought ivoll in Gporls Suite for boys 5 to 18 years. Prices, 255. Gd. to 505., good quality. Smaller bove . Fancy Suite, 10s. 6d. to 25a. At Geo. Fowlus, Ltd., Mannora Stroot.—Advf;,

Y.W.C.A, Notes. Dr. Plaits-Mills has consented to give six lectures on physiology and sex hygiene for Hie Young Women's Christian Association during the winter months. The special speaker at tho Y.W.C.A. to-morrow afternoon will bo tho Itev. B. Hutson, when all girls and young women will be welcome. Tho usual social for members of tho Y.W.C.A. and' for soldiers will take place to-night at 8 o'clock. A welcome lea was given to new members at tho Y.W.C.A. on Thursday evening. During tho evening Miss Bland gave an address/ taking for her subject "How Women Can Help to Win the War." Miss Bland leaves Wellington next week to attend the session of the National Y.AV.C.A. Secretarial Training School. Tho new session opens next month in Sydney, and will continue for five months. Tho first three months will bo devoted to Bible, religious, mission, and theoretical training, while tho last two months will bo spent by tho students in practice work in certain selected associations. A courso of lectures on social problems should bo specially useful. Lectures will bo given each day throughout the session on Y.W.C.A. work and methods. The need for Y.AV.C.A. trained secretaries is increasi ingly great. Remindors of tho need of Y.AV.C.A. branches come from residents in important seaport and country towns of New Zealand nnd Australia, but they iiro not followed up, because I here aro no qualified workers to send. The development of the larger associations already existing absorbs the. secrclaries as fast as they como ojit of (lie Training School. Wellington Red Cross Shoo,

Yesterday was ;i country day at the Wellington lied Cross shop, wJien residents of Wiiikaniic, Parapuriiumu, aiid districts stocked the shop with most excellent results. Poultry in largo quantities, lamb, mutton, suckinjrpig, vegetables, and produco of all Kinds, including cheese, butter, homemade pickles, and jams had been seirt in, and Jiewlless to say i'ound ready buyers. Delicious homemado cakes, bisuuita, sooncs, etc., wero to be found at tho cuke stall, and Miss Moss and Miss Cooper had as usual a good supply of autumn lUnvcrs and foliage. There were no raffles in connection with this day. which will bo the ladt country day for this year, according to the arrangement, though a cake day will be held later on. Aβ a result of this effort the very satisfactory sum of over £\K3 was taken.

Next Tuesday .Miss Cooper, Miss Moss, and Miss Miles will liavo a day at the shop, aud will sell flowers and the daintiest of needlework at moderate prices. It is hoped that friends of tho Red Cross will call and buy, and as a coud deal of the work will lie on view in the window tliev will be able to see for themselves how extremely dainty and at the same time useful the needlework is. Women and Education. Educational authorities appear lo be tx%rvM thai l.he number ol university scholarships open to women should 1* increased, .states 'ho "Dniiy News/' Sμ. ondary schools live not tending forward to institutions i'or higher education sufficient numbers of properly-qualified students in viow of tho national need, lho Association of Headmistresses is concern, iiig itaeif with this problem. When in lill!) the advanced courses instituted by Mr. Fisher last year have been in esislwice a couple ot years it will be interesting to see what, proportion of scholarchips are open to womon. Headmistresses nro well aware that there nre thousands of rases 01 pupils of promise whose family circumstances havo denied them uuiversity earners. These clever girls ought to havo the chance titlicr by increased State aid to each approved candidate, or by increased grant to the universities, to enjoy the boon of university education, it is clear, as Miss Oldham bus pointed out, that f'ne financial provisions for the purposes indicated in this paragraph are inadequate, but whether tducational authorities must rely on generous private donors remains to be seen.

Tlip marriage took place at Christ s Church, 'Clauffhton, Birkenheod, England, on- February 11, of Miss Maude Elizabeth Jane Welch, of "The Gables,' Claughtou, and Gunner Clarence Frederic Davy, of tho New Zealand Ar-

tillery. Gunner Davy, prior to enlisting with the Twentieth Reinforcements, Has <t member of the 1 literary staff of tho "New Zealand Referee," Christchurcn. He was in England when the wax broke out, and immediately ordisted. but was rejected, and was also rejected in Sydney aud in the North leland before l>eing finally accepted for service in Cnristchurch.

\. meeting in support of tho Press baby's candidature in the forthcoming baby competition was held at the "Evening Post" offices yesterday afternoon by the Entertaiumont Committee. Mrs. Chatfield presided, and read to the meeting several promises of assistance which had been received. Various plans wero discussed, and much interest was displayed in tho plan of campaign.

Mrs Frank Nelson and the Misses Nelson (Hawko'd Bay) aro visiting Christchurch.

Soldiers' Parcels. In Auckland resident who wrote to a, member of the ,Jiew Zealand Expeditionary i'orces regarding jjitts tor soldiers lias received a reply in which are enumerated urticles specially welcomed l>v thu uina. Tlie soldier in his reply says": "Don't send large parcels; send small ones, and often. Butter in tins arrive* in bud condition and is useless as food. If arrangements could be made to have the butter tinned in England nnd sent across it would be very much appreciated, as no butler is issued, nor can it lie bought .it the canteens. Insect powder is of no use. Cigarettes in packets do not keep. Send only in airtight, t'iiw. Dark tobacco in plugs or tins is unknown.and unprocurable at the canteens, but cigarettes and lislit tobacco caji be bought at halt' the New Zealand retail price. Good poi&et-knives and heavy woollen socks are issued, but light socks —cashmere—arc appreciated. The following list of suitable parcel gifts is given; One or two pound cakes, one or two pound tins sweet biscuits, coffee and milk nnd cocoa and milk in (ins, small tins salmon,' extract, of meat, soup powders, condensed milk, chocolate tablets, dark tobacco, playing cards, writing-pads, ink pencils, strong twine, safety matches, warm lined gloves, and books of Y.MC.A. coupons. , Foilding in Brockenhurst. ■ The good work that i'eilding's womenfolk have been doing patriotically gets a response from unexpected quarters, states the "Star." A jiuui-o'-warsman writes irom the North' Sea acknowledging receipt of a pair of heelless sucks, a Tommy sends a delighted word troiu a nospital in England saying he had been given a, pair of pyjamas Irom i'eilding. "In the pocket; I found a liaiidlicruliicf ami a packet of cigarettes. Joy for me!" But the most surprising item conies - n a postcard from u Wellington soldier boy to a friend in Eeilding. Writing from Brockenhurst Hospital lie. says: "Tho latest sheet on my bed—it covers me as I write this—has on it the words, 'i'eilding Ked Cross. , Hence I sleep well. My thanks through you to i'eilding lolks."

Matron M'Kenny, of the Wanganui Hospital, has ken granted three months' leave of absence on full pay. Sister Miles has been appointed acting-matron.

The engagement is announced of Miss Molly Hnstwell, of llataitai, to Mr. Thomas Scott, an engineer in the Union Company.

The death took place at the Convent, Hastings, this week of Sister Sebastian (Sarah M'Laughlin). The late nun had arrived in Hastings a few weeks ago from Wnnganui for her health, but.all that was done was of no avail. Tho late Sister Sebastian was associated with the ■Hastings Convent several yeans ago. Father M'Laughlin, of Takapuna, is a brother, and the parents of the deceased nuu live at Blthain.

The excellent concert given by Captain and Mrs. Macfarlano at the Sailors' Friend Society on Thursday was much enjoyed by the very large number of men who poured in from the sliipb. Encores were the order of the evening, and the following responded to the hearty calls:— Mtsuaiin's iUucliirliine and Cate, and tho Misses JVijgy Jiuiks ami Healy, and Messrs. Cate, Ue Lacy Peek, A. J. Jones, Dunn, .Houston, W. Simmons, Latham, Taylor, Bird, llorgan, and Morris O'kecfc. . Mr. Moore, miesioner, was in the chair. Ths prize in the competition was donated by Mr. O'Brinn. The ruissioner would be grateful for small or large gifts of books for use at sea.

JUST A COMPLEXION NOTE. To ensure a beautiful complexion by natural means is far better than by artificial ar.es. Are you, ashamed of your complexion ? If you are, consult Miss Milsoni. She will give you the full benefit of her seventeen years' experience. Will' show you the correct and true face massage, and supply you with the preparations to U6e, and at very moderate cost and with very wonderful results. All hair work and accessories. Orders attended to expeditiously. The "re.itest care taken to give satisfaction. Miss Milsoin, Barnett's Buildings, 94 Willis Street. Tel. BU.-Advt. Beautiful Roses and Sweet Pea* now available, also other choice varieties ot Cut Flowers. Wedding Bouquets, Presentation Baskets, Posies, and all classes of Floral Work executed in the latest designs with the utmost taste and skill. Ring 'Phone 2«W. Miss Poole, Floriete, 70 Manners Street.—Advt. The evident advantage of cleaning carpets, upholstery, curtains etc. by 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 jhnt combines higii efficiency and simplicity of construction with economy of cost—these essentials are combined in the "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner (of British manufacture). Demonstrations daily at Oscar Hewett and Co 56 Cuba Street (just below Bank of N.Z.). 'Phone 520-Advt. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I mnke a specialty of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Eegal Florist, 36 Wiliis Street.-Adyt All parents arc hereby cordially requested to encourage Stationers and Storekeepers to push the sale of "Thinker" Brand Writing Tablets and "Thinker" School Exercise Books for the nation's good—Bannatyhe and Hunter, Ltd., wholesale agents for the "Thinker." —Advt..