SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 265, 29 July 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Balloon and Flower Day for the Sailors. In connection with the Balloon and Flower Day which was held on Friday lur the benefit of Jinvy League Fluids a still funlii'i- effort was made ou Saturday morning, when balloons alone wei'. uold. It wiw no wonder that thoy met I with a keen demand, lor they looked most attractive as thoy wero .curried through the streets by the vendors, the clusters of yellow, red, pink, blue' and green balls brightoning the streets to a considerable degree. As a- result of the undertaking a sum well over- JMflO was made, an amount which the creancer, Mrs. J. Darling, and her assisting committee and workers are to be congratulated uiioii raising. Several cheques we're received, the following contributing"Wellington Girls' College, JE3 12?. (this in addition to gifts of flowers and sweets); Miss Welt (Bulls), .£3; Mr. miMrs. Firth, .SKI Ms.;. Dr.' Anson, £5 5,. ; Lady StouJ, Xh; Wellington Boys' Col.e.ge Patriotic Fund, X 23; Mr. It T Tumbull (Lowry Bay), £25; Mrs. Hassail (Nelson), £\. The fact that contributions were nil voluntarily given without any direct appeal being made save that fiiron.gh the columns of the Wei.ington Prc;s, W ns gr.eatly appreciated by those working for the day, as it showed that tho cause was recognised asmo«t deserving, and one that merited all the support it could receive. Tho "onerous way in which flowers had heen sent in was another very helpful factor, and one that tho committee Wa3 very wateful lor.-

„i\- i: ''?'»'loon depot, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. M Ivay, Mrs. ,T. Myers,' Mrs. Darling und ; \lr.- .Tocobsen had an extremely busr time. btowiDg rip. the balloons and tying them wub string ready for selling in the streets, and on Saturday jnorninjr tne demand for llieir services was incessant. To Mr. Jacobsen the sonimittee is most grateful, and the fact that he ]>rovided the Walloon workers with an oftce and string for the two days was of invaluablo help. On tho Friday, the ircntham Band., who enlivened tho streets wuli music, ivero provided- with lunch bv Mrs. Hope Lewis, a memVr oi theLndies' Auxiliary of tho Navy U'asae.. .Ihere are yet a few small sum's to he received in connection with tho total receipts of the effort, but with o«r Mm taken the Navy League funds for the sailors will benefit to a very helpful degree, and tho organiser (Mrs.' D,r/liiH and-her helpers have good reason to feel pleased with the results of their labours.

The final results of Prance's Day aro very gratifying m overy way. The money gained on the day amounted to io'C 2s 2d.; since then .£4O Ms. Jd. had been added, while the expenses come to the extremely small, amount of J;6 3s. 7d "e'-cn"!" t ! 1 , 8 lmAei :n tn t«« fund .uw is. M. the organisers and workore are o bo congratulated on the success which attended their efforts.

Ihe Hod Cross Shop, Woodward Street, will be open ns usual on Wednesday. Mrs. North and, Mrs.. Gardiner, of Seatonn, will be in charge, and will have a good supply of cakes, etc.

Miss J. Morison, of Mastcrton, has ■written a simple and tuneful little song entitled "Spinning," which shj has dedicated to patriotic school girls. It is set in the key F sharp, tfith the verse in sixeight time, and tho refrain in three-four time, which makes for a pleasing contrust. Tho song is being snug in some of the Wairarapa schools.

The entertainment organised by Miss Massey in aid of tho Navy League will' take place next Wednesday evening in the Concert Chamlrer. The programme is of a most interesting nature, and includes tho masque. Tho Vision of Lovo," the words of which have been specially written, and will bo delivered by Mrs. Stanton Harconrt. Delightful music has been arranged by Mr. Johnstone. Other tableaux will iiieludo a charming futurist set, and "The Hall of Marble, Incidental items will bo given by Miss linxe] ■ Fuller, Mr. L. 0. Barnes, and Mr. Vernon Irving. Mr. .Irving has appeared professionally in England and Australia, and tin's will be his first appearance in Wellington. The entertainment will conclude- with tho first production of a most amusing comedy, "The Bathroom Door." This deals with the usual occurrence of a crowded hotel, and the consequent dearth of bathrooms. Those taking pn~t will bo Miss Mary Butler, Miss E. Butts, Mis 3 Massey, Miss Corliss, Mr. Buekoridgc, and Mr. W. H. L. Cooper. The box plan is at tho Bristol and is rapidly filling.

Mrs. de la Mare, after spending several weeks in Christchurch, is now staying in Auckland.

Contributions of all kinds, including fnrniture, second-hand clothing (men's, women's, and children's), boots, hardware, household linen, produce, etc., will be gladly received for the monster jumble salo which is to bo held in. the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday of this week for the benefit of the Copper Trail. All goods should he sent to the Town Hall by Angust ]..addressed "Jumble Sale, Wellington Town Hall," and by ringing Telephone 121 a carrier will call within reasonable distance for joint collections of heavy packages. On Friday tho hours for the jumble sale will ho from three o'clock to nine, and Saturday from one to four o'clock. Mts. Adams and Mrs. A. Myers are the organisers.

Colonel and Mrs. Valintine aro at pre sent visiting Auckland.

Tho final date upon which tickets for the Stewart Dawson raffle close is August 1, and intending purcnasers will bo well advised to delay no longer, but to send \u at ouco ami secure l.uom. What tlio prizes are in ill is art union are well Known by this time, and the winners ji any one ol iheju may consider themselves fortunate people. Tickets, price ,iiio shilling, may bu obtained (no later lian August 1) irom Mrs. Adams, DC 'i'liu l'en-ace, or irom Mrs. Dntnie, 30 Hobsoii olivet, on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. ■

Strain and stress and ovorwork leave their marks stamped deeply on the facu, even rob it ot its 6weei expression. Uue iuuo for life—one only. Miss Miisoni, lifter considerable study, has prepared printed instructions 60 plaiuiy told that even a child can follow them, d'Hiiig with each feature of- the lace, and bow to wash, wipe, and massage daily. This knowledge is invaluable, works winders for tho luce, wrinkles, blackheads and blemishes. The preparations included with the instructions contain 1 jar famous "Culteno" Skin Food, i ight cteam (discourages the growth of hair on face), "Cultene" Balm day cream (improves and clears the complexion in one appl'cation, with no make-up appearance), 1 cake Milsom's Herbal Soap, 1 box Hygienic Faco Powder (-J shades), t bos Lip Food for cracked and soro lips, also imparting the natural colour. With t.-:ese preparations and instructions,, a complete and lasting change is brought nhuut after the- first treatment. Miss iwilsom, M Willis Street. 'Phono bU.-Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a specialty of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murrty, Vice-liegal Florist, 36 Willis P'xeet.-'Advt.

Mothers! Wo are offering boys' suits at bargain prices. Norfolks in guaranteed navy serge for boys 7 to 13 at 225. Gd. Also three-garment serge for older boys at 225. Gd. Original prices, 40s. to 15s. Geo. Fovrlds, Ltd— Advl.

The First of tho Season, Lovely Fresh Otaki Violets no,v arriving daily. 'Daintyboxes packed for posting, from 2s. Gd. Posies for invalids, Presentation Bouquets, and all classes ef Floral Work executed in ortietio style. Miss Poole, 70 Manners Street. 'Phone 2«9.-Advt,