SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 253, 13 July 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Roturned Soldiers and Sailors' Hostel Committee. A meeting of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Hostel Committee (registered under the War Funds Act) was held on Monday. Present were: Mesdamcs Vletcher, Levvcy, W. Nathan, linden (lion. • secretary), and Miss Phoebe Myers (i;i the chair). The lion, secretary reported the safe removal from Newtown to 44 The Terrace of (ho whole staff and inmates and furnituro of the hostel, for which thanks wore duo to Captain Gentry and his very efficient army corps j also lo Sir James Allen for granting them permission to assist. Thanks wero due to Sir William l'raser for allowing gardeners from, llio staff to tidy up the (lower beds. Specially pleasing was the manner in which most of the men living at tho hostel rendered assistant, Since last meeting tho secretary had waited on two. different Ministers regarding the necessity for a communal farm to which inebriates and certain 1 other cases might be committed for long or short periods. During tho mouth five prohibition orders wero taken out, and three were proving olfcctivo and giving the men a chance, to right themselves. Unfortunately five men had had to be refused accommodation. The assistance of several more ladies for tho house collection on Belief of, the Crippled Soldiers and Sailor*' Hostel Fund is required, and the committeo would be glad to get the names of those willing to help. To date 'about 102,412 bricks have, been paid for, but; many more thousands are needed. Several encouraging letters accompany donations. Ono lady writes that lier husband has been classed C 2, and enclosed a week'.s. I salary and offers to give a certain sum every week whilst the war lasts if '200 others will follow suit. "Ife up to us," | she declares, "to help those who have to go and who come back broken and wounded on our behalf." A well-known departmental chief enclosed a cheque, also his pay warrant for 55., "which may hfjlp a little, and as I am classed C 2 it seems the proper object to which to devoto it." C. Smith, Ltd., say: "We recognise this will bo a very necessary and useful institution, and it. gives us much pleasure in contributing our mito towards it." (Tho mite provides 12,000 bricks.) The lion, secretary was instructed to write to«ihe Hut.t Patriotic Guild expressing gratification at its donation; also to Sir James Allen and Sir William Fraser for their assistance, and to Captain Genty and his A.S.C. for 1 conveyance of furniture and effects. It was also decided that a meeting of presidents of kindred societies be arranged at a later date. Mesdames Hanan and Russell wero added to tho committee. A gift of 39 volumes of cloth-bound novels has been received from Mr. 1). C. Peacock, of Kelburn Parade. As tho stock was low the gift is particularly welcome.

Sailors' Friend Society. There was a largely-attended gathering of workers at tho Sailors' Friend Sncipty on Wednesday, when means wero dis. cussed of raising funds without the aid of bazaars. The speakers were Messrs. 1!,. C. Eenner (lion, secretary), W. C. Badden, I). Warnes, and G. Vealo, nil of whom stressed the point that it was possible to provide moans for (in important work among seamen, who do so much for us iilj, in the way suggested. Mr. Moore, inissioner, was in the chair. Ho gave an outline of tho work, and afterwords received promises of considerable help. A resolution coiigratulatinß Sire. M. A. Williams, the founder, on her recovery from illness was carried with applause. ,

Miss Elhel Monnlfort, of Wanpmui, left yesterday by tho Ti.M.S. Moana for San Francisco, whom she is to bo married to Lieutenant E. Clnye, at present on military duty in the States.

A meeting of the Sociely for the Proleclion of Women and Children was held yesterday afternoon, Lady Stout (president) presiding, '['hero were present Mesdanies Chapman, Atkinson, Glover, wntl Hiss Pnrlanc. A large nunibw (if ra.sp-; which have been investigated worn reported upon; others arc beinjj altendpd to. A vote of thinks was passed Io the Busy Bee Club for the generous parent of useful cMliing sent to the society. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks: Miss M. Nidiolls. 10s.; Br. J. Ewart, 10s.; Mr. fi. Lambert, 55.; Mrs. H. Miles, Ids.; Messrs. Tripe and Kllis, IDs.; Kemp--1 homo and Prossor. 10s. Gd.; Mr. T. Ballingor, 111.-.; .Mr. V. Ward, 55.; Airs. C. Vi. Rbhnnlson, ss.

The engagement is announced of Miss Doris M'lntyrp, only daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. T.' H. M'intyre, Lower Tlutt to Staff Q.M.S. Lan A. Msickny, eun of llr*. R. J. Miickay, Paniell, Auckland.

Tho juinlijp sale and Paddy's Market which is being organised by Mrs. A. M. Myprs and Mrs. E. C. Adams, should be the means of helping the Eed Cross very considerably, it will lie held in the Town Hall on August '- and August 3, and so many promisee of gifts have been received that the affair promises to be n largo and successful one. As (he nrocecds are entirely for E«d Cross funds the mileage on tho "copper trail" will bn extended. This at present is important, as Auckland has made a dangerous bound, and our enthusiasm is being challenged.

Tho monthly meeting of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Kc<l Cross Society was held at the Star Boating Club on Thursday, there being present Mr. H. H. Seed (chairman). Sir E. O. Giblres, Mesdamps Preston, Gaby, Holyer, C'ollett. Wallis, and Gillman (hon. secretary). H was reported that the work was progressing satisfactorily, and 53 cases had been packed during June, the value of them being ,£736, comprising over SOW) garments, etc.

The ladies of the Scottish Society held their fortnightly entertainment for returned wounded soldiers in the society's hall on Wednesday. The soldiers, who were allowed leave, and others, numbering about 70, were present. An enjoy-, ablo programme was gone through. Madame Anderson eang a number of popular songs. Miss Cutter giivc several ipianoforto solos and two songs in excellent styled The society's juveniles danced Scottish reels, Highland flings, and a sword dance. Mrs. Potts sang, Jliss Flau recited, Willie Brown danced' the ■ sailor's hornpipe, and wee Miss M'JJulliin also sang, a very natural rendering. Tim accompanists were Mrs M'Mullan and Miss Cutter.

Tho most grateful and appreciated application ever :nadn. Listen ,n moment:. '"Onlipno" Balm: what will il: do? Ai>k (ho many of Miss Milsom's clionts, who are never without it, because its effect is like magic. Applied as directed even to (he faded nnd callow skin, it will renew if. in one application, leaving not Ihe slightest tra:e of make-up. The day dream of all creams. Th,o sales of tin's Balm (pricp 3s. (id.) have enormously increased of late. Why, because of it's uniform quality and if.s secret goodness. And tho other preparations: Culteno Skin I'ood (35.), will prove its value. It is a night, cream. Wash next day with Mileom'e Mild rTerbal Soap (15. , ,. Use Milsom's jlyjrionia Face Powder—a skin food in powder form. All shades (2=. Gd. and Is. (id.l. Miss Mikom, 91 Willis Street. Tel. 914-Advt.

Y.V/.C.A. Notes. l''orly-four new members wero elected by tho Board of .Directors at tlic monthly mcetin; of the Young Women's Christian Association last Thursday, when Mrs. Pearson was in the chair, and thcro were present: Mrs. Adanison, Mrs.,Campbell, Miss Lawson. Mrs. lloby, Mrs. Bsnnie, Mrs. Murdoch, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Hislop, Mrs. M'Eldowney, Miss Tingoy, Mrs. M'l,ay, and Miss Birch. The question of assisting in the. erection of a. Y.W.C.A. hut in France, for girls engaged in the Women's Auxiliary Army; was discussed, and it was agreed that the Wellington Y.W.C.A. should participate in the scheme. It was reported tlinl; f>3 visitors had passed through the hostels during the month mid fourteen girls had bson received as permanent boarders. Mrs. Hamilton was elected to the House Committee. The attendance of business girls who use tho club rooms in (he lunch hour had increased, 1828 lunches hnviiig been served. H was agreed to receive a student from the Y.W.C.A. National Training School for two months' practical training in cafeteria or lunchroom work lit the end of July. Tho Foreign Department showed n fine, increase in its collections amongst the girls. Eightyfour pounds had been collected by tho Y.W.C.A. visitor's from girls in workrooms for tho Savings Club, to encourage thrift.

The speaker at the service, in Ihe Y.W.C.A. to-morrow afternoon at 4.15 will be Chaplain F. T. Read. All young women are invited, and strangers will irrciv? a special welcome. Soldiers will be- cordially welcomed to join in the sanies and to enjoy the music nt the (locial in the Y.W.C.A. Chihrooms, Herbert. Street to-night. Miss Jennings will be in charge of the programme.

The throng of girls and young women who attended Br. Platts-Mills's lpchvre on Thursday evening nt tho Y.W.C.A.' was greatel than ever. When there was no morn sitting accommodation even on the tables or benches, and no more standing room, girls had to bent a retreat. Tlip leetnrer was warmly welcomed at the bpginning and cheered at the end of the leclure. More nuestions .had been sent in for Dr. Platts-Mills's consideration, md these wero answered one by one. The Inst opportunity for B«kiiiir questions will bo afforded next Thursday evening, when the scries will end with a resume of this course of instryction on the health of the individual, the community, and the race. Only girls or young unmarried women who have attended thn other lectures are invited to the final lecture. A Liverpool Fund Art Union, It may be quite safely predicted that tho art union which has been organised for the benefit of the Countess of Liverpool Fund for Soldiers' Comforts is one which is certain to create a vast ninount ot' interest amongst women, particularly when they see the prizes, of which there are eleven. Since the war thero have been many art unions, as the public well know, but very seldom have there been olfered eucli charming prizes as these, which make a very special appeal, to feminine nature. In all there are cieven prizes, ono being a leather case containing a set of toilet silver—hair-brushes, clothes brush, comb, and cut-glass, silvertopped bottles. The design in which they aro carried' out is plain and handsome, and with the satin-lined leather enso makes a very desirable prize indeed. Another prizo is a set of shell-pink crepe do chine underwear, worked by Hiss Jlcadowcroft, consisting of nightdress, camisole, and knickors exquisitely worked and trimmed with Valenciennes lace-and insertion. Tho garments are really most charming, the camisolo (the daintiest fragment of crepe de chine and lacp) and the nightdress being threaded with ribbon to match, the tiniest touch of blue bejng given by two little forget-me-not heads placed flat against the i-ilv-l>3ll at the opening of the neck of both camisole and nightdress. Other sets (thcro are six sols of underclothing in all) have been made by Mrs. Diuiock, Mrs. G. Trtyo and Mrs. Stott, Mrs. Crawford, Miss Tweed, nnd tho Misses Lcvett and Kcbbell. They are made of cambric, Indian lawn, and tnranluijc, trimmed-in some cases with hid inn l<\ce and in others with Valenciennes lace and insertion, some of the sets being threaded with blue ribbon and others with pink. Quito, uncommon is one of tarantulle which, instead of being; trimmed with lace, is bordered with pink in a very prettily carried out rtesign, the hemstitching also being pink to match. A 'gi'Ml deal of work has been expended upon these garments, most of them being embroidered, and in one set tiio nightdress, in addition to being exquisitely embroidered, has tho tiniest of pintucks idtcrnatiii!,' with insertion of fine lace. Littlr- rosettes of blue ribbon give the finishing touch to a very dainty garment. Where all were so eminently desirable it would be impossible to individualise, but (|iiito outstanding in n fnstidious simplicity is one sot of Indian lawn trimmed with val lace and insertion, exquisitely made. In addition to the underwear there are other prizes, one being a capo of old Spanish lace valued at anything between ,£ls and J220, and another a linen tea-cloth, most beautifully embroidered and worth about Xl 4. Six embroidered towels, a beautiful ostrich feather from South Africa, and a crochet top for a nightdress are among the other prizes. Members and friends of the. Countess of Liverpool Fund linvo subscribed towards these prizes, and some of them (noted workers at their needles) have made the, underwear, etc. Tickets, ono shilling each, may bo obtained either at the Liverpool shop in tho Motel Arcadia Building or els=» from Mrs Crawford (hon. secretary) or Mm. I'indlay (hon. treasurer), Town' Hall.