SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 200, 13 May 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Children's Entertainment in the. Town on U'iUilt ot various oaiulMates who arc ■)" tinge a by members of the W.N.R , w«« \M m 's'-\ hT th , e Soldiers' Wives' Club Baby &}, was held i» the Town Hall, and Mas greatly enjoyed by n. lahje guttering of little ones-.. By mrins tt generous donations from reading citizens i» ! Q 'T* K m ty M ««o ns it? quests the children from the Free Kin. aergartensv ftoni various orphanages, inclwding the Salvation Army Children's • ome, the Levin Home, St. Mary's Homo at AwoHi ami tao Homo , of Compassion, Uβ cltiWi-fin from tho Presbyterian Orphanage- at Berhamporo had also been Invited, but they were not able to attend. llhj stage had been beautifully decorated by Mrs. Bell, of Kelbnrn, with chrysautliemume, autuniil 1'olioge; and some fasciuftling toys lent by. llio D:I:C.i s.nd a quantity of bunting draped from the gallery also did much to add to the brightness of the big chamber-. . Before beginning the entertainlne'nt; of which tho orsahisers-iri-fchiel' were liirt; bayficld aiid Mrs: Seville, Dr. piirtteMills introd«n(>d Mrs. Seville, who, on behalf of t!i& reserve, briefly explained that; thl'fiugh the donations that had been 60 generously contributed by many kind friends, they had been enabled to enter, tain as their guests the children of tho various orphanages. At the same timo they hoped by means of the entertainment tu increase the vote's for No; 8 ■Baby, whieli was ieilll.y a group of babies whoSft ffttUoiS) were away at the war, sonio noj. j'pt Having even seen their little p\ts\ stalls for cakes, sweets, and Huwers materially added to the, proceeds resulting from tlie afternoon, 'Mrs. Betliune being in charge of the 31rs: Searle the penny eajiesj Kntl Mrs. Plimmer the lloiVei'Sj Having friends to iisslst lieV; Jn charge of the tea-room \ye» M'rs. Puller and Mrs. Jeffrey. The brogrammo of entertainment, which had been arranged for the children by Xliss Saunders, was hugely enjoyed. It consisted chiefly of dancing by a, number of her pupils. Taking part wore Eik Liardot, Kene Johnson, Lola Saunders, Jean Mackenzie (successful competitor in the Christchuroh ■Competitions), Sinclair Dreen, Clarice iieid, Clara Nicholls, Ngaifo Dowsbury, and F, Hymnn, all of whom woro pretty frocks in keeping with their parts, ■ Other contributors lveres Afr. George Claplinui, Miss J(. Saunders, and Mr. Dunn, who aang; Jliss Chapman recited, and Mr. Norman Aitken gave a musical monologue. \Tho crowning feature of thti afternoon for the children, however, was a Punch and. Judy ehow, whilo vet another joy was tho gitt of a bag of sweets lo each child. Several members of the rsserve, including Mrs. Porter (or/fanising secretary fdr New Zealafld) were pressnt-, as well as friends interested in the ■candidature of !No. 8 Baby.

Garden Party at the Hutt. tin Saturday afternoon a garden party for tho benefit of liio Hutt and Petono Baby's candidature .was held in tho grounds of Mrs. Series's ; tosidence at the Hull. Stalls for the sale of produce, sweets, fancy goods, etc., wore piace-d upon tho vornndah and vrero w'eil patronised. Among those who were present wore Mrs, W. 1 ,, . Massoy and Miss Fraser, and in answer to a request Mius Fraser made- a brief speech in which the explained the organisation of tho Baby Competition, and urged that everything possiblo should be (ions to assist the cuuso, which was to benefit the Kod Cross and Kcil Jersey funds'. An informal concert, tho programme for which had been arranged by Air. Chapman, was hold in the house, Mrs. Leijjhton, Miss Zita Chupman, and others contributing. In charge of Iho stalls were tho following:— Fancy stall, .Mm. Yeatcs, .Miss Sogers; cakes 7 Mrs! Cooko and Mips Hay ward) Bwoots, throe little girls (Ednu Harris, Irene Smith, and May Bobertson). Tho produce stall was in charge of two boys— Geoffrey Jarman and — Itigliton. In charge of (he afternoon tea (which was arranged inside) woro Miss Scales and Mrs. Koberl.son. Asa result of thu afternoon the sum of JC2S was taken, trliich will go for votes for the baby.

Ml , . Justice Sim nnd Mrs. Sim loft for Christclnirch nt ttie end of Inst week. ■ Mrs. Freyberg has rotnriied to Wellington from a visit to Christckuroh uml Duncdiu. '< The Maori Baby Coinniitteo is holding two street stalls on Friday, May try when nil.kinds of goods, fruit, cakes, sweets, peanuts, fancy work, flowers, ferns, and many kinds of Maori kits, tois, etc., aro to be offered to Uio public at reasonable prices. _ Mrs. Pomaro will be in charge nt iTio Rolburn Avenue stall. Gifts of any kind will be much appreciated, and may bo left at Mr. H. Lloyd's jeweller's shop, .Lambfcon Quay, who have kindly consented to rccoivo them. _' TLo monthly meeting of tho Sydney Street Soldiers' Club Committee will be held on Wednesday morning at half-past eleven. At tho Anzac Club at Feathcrslon on Friday night a largely attended aud very eujoyablo dance was hold, Mesdamcs W. .1. Martin, W. E. Bid-will, G. Pain, and W. Huuio being the hostesses. Tha music was provided by tho Military Baud, and Mesdames TJaweon, Wickens,' and Carlyon, with Privates Watts and Stewart played the extras. Mr. I'. linibaut was M.C. Three little girls-Muriel Mountier, Vera and Laura Tolley—hold a sale, and handed tho result, life. 3d., to the Mayoress for patriotic purposes. Tho promoters are each not more than nine years of age. The soldiers' baby (No. 15) is to be benefited, and it'wus with much satisfaction that the children placed their 105 votes, in tho ballot box at tho Town A cream supremo is "CuHone" Skin Food (Registered), :)3. Often imitated, but never equalled. This delightful prepoi'ui tion lias been used and sent out by Miss Milsom for many years. Tho cause of its success is its wonderful power of keeping the skin supple and youthful in appearance. This is because it is a tissue builder, for as one grows older tho tissues beneath the skin shrink; but the free massaging in of Cultene .Skin , Food positively prevents this shrinkage. Tt will never make hair grow on the face. Full directions on labels, which, like all tho Miss Milsom preparations aro really valuable prescriptions for the young unci old. Face Powder, all .shades, 2s. (id., most economical, agreeable, ami refreshing to use. All Hair Work, latest and lightest. All Jlair Creams and Tonics Quality and goodness pledged by Miss Milsom, !H Willis Street (opp. Shortt's Picture Theatre). 'Phon3 SM.-Advt. The evident advantage' of cleaning car pets, 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 tho best type that combines high efficiency and simplicity of construction with economy of cost—these essentials aro combined in the "E)aisy" Vacuum Cleaner (of British manufacture). Demonstrations daily nt Oscar Howctt and Co., 5G Cuba Street (just below Bank o f N.U 'Phono 520.—Aclvl. Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and thu choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a specialty of. Packed and forwardod through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vioc-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street.— A dvf. Caps in bi« demand. Boys' cotton (.iakii'ciiiiu ;;olf caps at 2s. Gd., black and white check golf caps Us. Oil., woollen pbnnline, in golf and Mascot shapes, Is. (id. Geu. Fowlds, Ltd.. Manners St. -Advt,

Baby Shaw fit fWiiilafidi On Saturday afternoon a baby show, in aid of the candidature of the Northland iJaby (iii coilncctiou with tlio baby fnuipctitililij; w'iis Held in tho hall at Northland. . Mrs. Mantoii and her committee wero tho organisers. There ivere 25 entries and tho judge was Dr. PlatteMills. In the class for bnbios over 12 months of ago tho winners were (for boys), Eric Lambert, and for girls Jean Douglas; under twelve months of age (boys) Erie Ilarland (girls) — Cullough. i'lVo special prides were also given, the winners being Marjorio Glen and — Swausdil: Ail interesting fuel; in con» niic'tidn with tho prizes for the two bnbice over twelve months was thdt tliej were both Teddy Bears and were of, local manufacture, having been made at BerThey were pronounced to bo a credit to their makers. A bran tnb for children was a source of great interest, and for.tho entertainment of the adult portion of the gathering a musical programme was {riven to which Mrs. Webb, Mr. Jeek, Mk. Waters,, and dtller'3 contributed. Afternoon tea was also provided; The presentation of the prizes Ira's made by Mi'..Manton l In the isVenihg a dance wna held and was thoroughly enjoyed by those present.

Danco For the piiinkot Baby, On Saturday evening a dance in aid of tho Plunket baby, in connection with tho fortlicoming baUy competition, was held in the Goring Street 11011, and was attended with much success. The committee responsible lor the arrangements consisted of Mrs. W, J , . Massey, Mrs. Sliirtcliu'ej Mrs, \V, S. Ward, Mrs. Barclay, Mrs, Tully/ Mrs. Stott, Mrs. W. Anderson, Mrs. t>. Kii'kcaldio, Mies Kirkculdio (secretary), Mrs. S. Harcourt, Mrs. W. Luke, Mrs. Corngan, Mi's. Chapniun, iirs. MncEwau, and Miss Burnett (treasurer). With lan excellent lloor and music provided by Hi , . Williams a very enjoyable evening was spent and the candidature of the Plunket baby should benefit to a satisfactory extent. Among those who were present in addition to most of the committee members were Mrs. 1 ,, . M. B. I'isheir, Miss Mnssey, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. La Trobe, Miss Shirtcliffe, Mrs. Eoper, Mrs. do Castro, Miss Clarke Johnson, Miss Joseph, Miee Marchbauks, Miss B. Earle, JJiss Turnbull, Miss Corrigan, Miss Carter, Mies Davies, Miss Moss, Mies Field, Miss Wilford, Miss Nathan, Miss Montgomery, Mies Deere, Miss Litchfield, Miss Preston,' and Mis 3 Joan Tully. A vory enjoyublo dance was held in tho Alexandra, Hall on Saturday evening, the organisers of whioh were a committee consisting of the Misses Gilniour, Hickey, Israel, M'lnernoy (2), Messrs, Bamfield, Lusk,- Mulholland, M'Donald, O'Sullivnn, and Wilkes. The hall had been very prettily decorated for the occasion and moat inspiriting music was eupplied by Cowley'e orchestra. Among those present wero several soldiers from tho camps. Mr. .V. O'Sullivan. was the secretary.

Tlie diamond wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lane, of Christchurch, a. large gathering of rolativos and friends being present on tho gccasion. Mr. and Mrs. Lane havo their origin in. old Devonshire families, and wevo married at Trinity Church, Exetor, England, in the year 1858. They arrived in New Zealand nearly fifty years ago, and have a family of eight children and thirteen grand* children, a number of the latter being on activo sorvice.' Many congratulations weru received from old- friends."