SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 262, 24 July 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Red Cross Copper Trail

An Actress and a Soldier's Wedding. Miss Emelio Polini (the delightful actress who takes tho namo mirt in "Do Lux© Anriio") was married in Melbourne on July Hi to Lieutenant Harold Wilfred Ellis, of the Koyal Field Artillery. The marring took place at the office of the registrar, Collins Street. The only persons present, other than the bride and bridegroom, were Dr. Constance Dllis, of Chatswood, and Jliss Georgia Harvcv ("Mrs. Clilmare," of "Do Lnxo Annie"). Lioutenant Ellis is ii. Sydney man. of independent -means. Tie enlisted in Iji-'i-.j tliw years ago, served in France and was gassod, spent ten iiioiiths in a military hospital, went back to the firing-line, was wounded by a splinter from a high explosive shell, and ivns granted six months' furlough. While on the voyago to Australia tlureo niontlis ago lie met Miss Polini. In a few months Lieutenant Ellis will rejoin his regiment in France, and liis wife will continue her stage career till his return. Tho Two Queons. A. correspondent of tho "Sydney Morning Herald," writing from London, gives the following account of a visit paid by Queen Mary and other royaltias to St. jJunstan's, showing tho keen interest theso ladies take in the work for blinded soldiers"On Holy Thursday I was jn duly at St. nunsian's, in tho 'silence lounge' with iivo blind men. when in eamo the Qu.een, Princess Mary, Prince Henry, and Lady Mtffy Trefusis. Tho canio over and talked very sweetly to us all, and ntked rne lots of nuest'ions, and was so gracious and nice. Lady Mary brought over Princess Mary to spqak to my old sergeant-major, wliiell rejoiced his heart. She is a very shy girl, with ar uneasy manner, but she looked pleasant and pretty. The Queen is so natural and kind, with a beautinu voica and smile, aud her stiff manner goes as soon as sho speaks. Queen Alex- ■ awlra came to. St. Dunstan's 011 another day. I was (jotting tea, and had ray arms full of plates, and nearly dropped Weill, nooning. ■oil - Arthur i'eai-oOii said, 'Getting tea ready, you see, and the Queen said enthusiastically, 'Beautiful!' but did slio mean me or the plates? Later, in the lounge one of our blind men ran bang into her, and sent the poor little lady Hying. Sho begged his pardon so prettily, .and said, I ought to have seen. 'Yes,' said he, not knowing to whom ho was speaking, 'you ought to hftvo seen, as you havo eyes, . and I haven't.'"

Navy League Balloon and Flower Day.

Aroonget the attractions for Friday, July 26, will be a wonderful boat, vhichunl'iko the usual kind of vcsacl-cnn go over land. In it will lie a party' of artists from His Majesty's Vheatie, who aro generously giving their services to help the sailors. -It is only fitting that the public of Wellington should show that'they also can be generous, and give every support to those who ere helping them to show appreciation of the work of tho Navy and merchant service. There will also bo n gipsy caravan, .in which a , clever seer can bo consulted, and from which also fan bo supplied to "willing purchasers many useful artiebs. Tho Ha" that braved a thousand years the battle and the breezo" will bo in charge of Mcsdames Burton and Kicliardson, and if the people of Wellington use to the occasion as they should for tho sakt of the sailors, it should gather a considerable sum in the course of the day. Flowers may bo scarce, but balloons and badges will be plentiful, and even if iho day should be cold, let it be remembered that the. Navj .will carry on-tlie food ships will cnfnv on-not one sailor will fail If. help «' all by doing his bit, so let us do ours. The proceeds, it is hardly Meesßiirj to add, are for Navy I.eiigufc 'funds solely, and the day has m, connection with ,any other off irt.

Wellington Red Cross Shop, The 'I'liuruclon lnuios' Ked Cross nake dny held yesterday was quite a euccess. 'iiie day was or 'cite Meanest, but the enints of t'Uoso who gave and thoso who bou»lit were not dauiped, ana earnest, work for the good oauso brigutened up ovuryone. Tho sum taken w«« X'm Ij*9d. As only coke? were sold th.s was most sntisiaotory. The demnnd ior tickcits on 11b linen ftiul tho tnrep beautiful pictures was very brisk, lue ioriner bids I'nir to be one of tho most successlul raiVies yet. held, and I nose who wish to take u. chimce in this dchgnttul chest should get.-'tickets soon. Airs, llasioy had many loyal workers with her, and she wishes to express her grateful thanks to all who gave 'heir help towards Uiii success of the day. Next Ft;day tie K.irori Women's National Reserve will void a Red Cross (.ay, and there will Ve a full supply of sjood things for sale. Th>> Misses Cooper «iul Jloss> would gliidlj.'welcome more flowers'to sell. Thuj wish to make a special appeal to oil those who have \iolets or other sn/ittK Howcra to help them in their oflort for the sick and wounded New Zealand soldiers. The demand for flowers is so sreiir. that every Howor is welcome, and valuable, and i 6 'the means of adding very considerably to the Red Cross Fund.

What is ela.nied will bo the biggest' jumble sale that Wellington has ever witnessed will be held in the Town Hull on August 2 and 3. It is being organised by -Mrs. E. C, Adams and Mrs. Arthur Myers. All are cordially inviteil to '\lo their bit" in the copper trail battle by contributing goods for disposal at the sale. Anything and everything will be gladly accepted and convened into coppers for the trail—hats, coats, boots, furniture, ch-.'ks, watches, china, rugs, lx>oks, music, motor-cars—all are aliko to the organisers oi ; the jmublo sale. The smallest-contribution will be emmlly acceptablo with the largest. All "oods "should bo delivered to tho Town Hall by August 1. Tlio Red Cross Depot, Lambton Quav, will also receive articles destined for tho furthering of tho "long, Ion" trail" in the direction of Auckland. As the northern city "has gained a considerable lead, over 'Wellington, Mrs. Arthur Mycre and Mrs. Adams are determined that the jumble sale shall iirtikt materially in reversing this nosition of affairs.

Thursdny, August 1, is the lied Cross ; Violol Day, auu all proceeds iiro to go I to the "Uur Day Copper Trail. , ; A big I effort is to bo madft.to catcli up Auiik- ' land. Tlifc public is asked to remember ■ it is only by hclpin" the Red Crosi that • they can iiupe even in a small wuy lo ! provide extra comforts for tho l>cil- ■ ridden .soldiers. There are many people who Uo not realise that the Red Cross' supplies not Ouiy complete hospitals, but ': motor transport, hospital ships, motor lauuciies, barges, beside the personnel for all ol thesi!, so all aro asked to support this great: fund, and remember it is a j privilege to help those less fortunate than ourselves. J '• ' '■ ] i ! ' ; ' t