SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 266, 30 July 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Women and the Milk Supply, The Wellington branch of the Women's National Council is taking up the matter of the milk supply of this city, and on Friday afternoon they are calling a meeting of women to discuss tho proposals brought, forward by the' City Council in regard to this very vital matter. In England the Government commnndccrcd the milk supplies' of the country, and tlw Pood Controller insisted thai tlie public should first of all receive their supplies before anything was done in the way of dealing with its byproducts. A proposal is to be brought beforo Friday's meeting, asking that the New Zealand Government do likewise, as tho lives of the children, upon whom tho future of tho country rests, come before all other things, and especially before dividends from the by-products' of milk. Already the health of children in the city has-been seriously impaired by the lwd miik"supply", aad women are l'teling that nothing must, stand in the way that in any way impairs the health of their children. 'Jlioy hold that a healthy raco is worth infinitely more to the country than any amount of wealth that is made at tho expense of the young lifo of Ihe nation, The meeting will be held iu the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall, and all mothers and women generally aro invited to attend, bringing their 'children, too, if necessary. War and Manners. Recent letters received in Australia froiii friends in London nnd quoted in the "Australasian" show tho complete changes in customs and manners brougilt about by the war, One lady writes;— "I was at a war wedding the other day when im American officer (.it is tho day of tlis American) married an English girl. Instead of the Wedding March 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and 'Tlio Anthem' were played, and the brido and bridegroom when they came down tho aislo were" preceded by two standardbe irer.-r carrying tho Union .lack and 'Old Glory,' while the organist played 'The M.arseillaiso' out of compliment to the best man, who was a French officer. By the way, tlio new stylo of taking photographs is with the light at the back, which steals round the faco and shoulders and, indeed, wherever it can' touch. It is wonderfully effective, and has put- the silhouette's nose quite 'out of joint. 1 " Another writer is concerned with a dance she went to at a ducal liouso, .where refreshments were oatmeal wato-, white and brown bread and butter, and fruit. "The doctors arc complaining that with the sparse diet everybody keeps well, and does not require their services, at all, and so they fay they will 'hook :t off to the front.' It is looked oh now as a disgrace to fall ill, and the 'cures' at health resorts have passed out. There is no such thing as indigestion now. If you could 6ee our country lanes you would smile at the land girls. Even the milkmaid has parted with her sunbonnet and white skirt and goes about in a khaki suit and puttees, and a linen hat, something like the Australians wear. I hear that all standard ideas of dress for women are to be silently withdrawn; they havo bcoli tho greatcs l ; regulation failure of all.'

Hiss M'Laren (Homebush, Masterlon) has returned.from a visit Napier.

'Red Cross contributions have been received at the Mercer Street depot from the following:—Lower Hutt Patriotic Guild, Ladies' Patriotic Uuild Wellington Nursing' Division, Ohakuno Ladies' Guild, Red Cross Guild (Ohakea), Red Cross Workers (Waitotara), Have.lock North Red Cross Workers, Greymouth lted Cross Workers.'

The following Indies are in charge of the Navy League offices this week:—Monday, Mrs.. vQU .Haast; Wednesday morning, Mrs. Larnach; afternoon, Mrs. .Buxton; Thursday, Mrs. Harding; Friday, tho "Spinnery" ladies.

.What to send Australian soldiers for Christmas lias been decided py themselves in a- vote taken amongst them at the front by General Sir William Birdvoid. The selection is as follows:— Cakes, puddings, tobacco, cigarettes, toffee, chocolates, butter, lo.af ougar, milk, cream, honey,- biscuits, and fruits dried and .candied.

A jumble sale organised by Mrs. C. E. Adams and-Mre. A. Myers for the benefit of the Red Cross Copper Trail is to be held in the Town Hall on Friday,-from three o'ebek in the afternoon to hine o'clock, and on Saturday from ono o'clock to four. Donations of wares of every saleable kind—men's, women's, and children's clothing, . boots and shoes, household linen, furniture, pots and pans, produce, vehiii?s, pianos, pictures, evin motor tyres—are only some of tho things which will be gladly received. All contributions should be 6ont in by August 1 to the Town Kali, addressed "Jumblo Sale, Wellington Town Hall," and upon request to telephone 121 a carrier will call at any address within reasonable distance for joint collections of heavy packages.

The following donations towards soldiers' gift parcels and the Mayoress's Soldiers' Christmas Pudding Fund have beon received: —Mrs. Mhcmorran, 15s. (parcels), Miss Cheyne (Waverley Patriotic League, monthly parcels), ,£5; school contributions for n'um puddings for soldiers: Ngahapo (Gisbornc), J!l; Mahawai, it 15.5,; Norsewood, £2 10a,; Belvedere (Carterton), SS 35.; Elsthorpe, .Etj 'Mangaroa, =£1 Gs.; Ormondvillß (second instalment), 55.; Girls' College, lis.; Pukeliuiau, 125.; Bongotea, i' 3 is. Gd; Poropqro, ,£1 os. 6d.; Tutirn, £2; Oputawa, Gs.; Maherna (Shannon), 25.; Mrs. I!. Gilbert (New Plymouth), for parcelß, 10s.; Mangatainoka, ;£1; Ruawhata (Pahiatua), 155.; Ormondville, 155.; Whetußnra (via flvmondville), ,£3 10s.; Mrs. Scales, <E3; Mrs. Bannister, .Is.; Ohakuno Junction (parcels), £2; Miss Allen, .£1 (Christmas puddings); Bulls lied Cross Socioty, £% (narcels), and £5 (CliVistmas pudd.ings); Girls' l!ed Cross, Bulls, £~> (Christmas puddings); Mrs. Salek, 3s. Gd. (puddings); Pongaroa, .£5 (Christmas puddings); Mrs. Murphy (Christmas puddings), ,£22 10s. (Id. (by cards); Patea (parcels), ;C8; Mrs. Birch, £1; jNlrs. Lee, 4s. (Christmas puddings); Huntcrvillc (parcels), .£3; Girls' Club, Bulls (parcels), J!l.

Strain and stress and overwork leave thoir marks stumped-deeply on the iacc, even rub it ot its sweet cxprcssiiin. Une face for life —qhb only. Miss MilEoni,-af-ter considerable study, lias prepared printed instructions so plainiy told tlmt even a child can follow tiieni, ci'iliug with each tuaturo of the lace, and bow to wash, wipe, and massage daily. This knowledge is invaluable, works vwidcrs for the face, wrinkles, blackheads and blemishes. Tlio preparations included with the instructions contain 1 jar tnmous "Cultenc" Skin Food, Tight cieam (discourages the growth of hair on face), "Cullene" Balm day cream (improves and clears the complexion in ione appl ; - calion, with no make-tip appearance), 1 cake Milsom's Herbal Soap,' 1 box Hygienic Face Powder (1 shades), \ box Lip Food for cracked and sore lips, also imparting the natural colour. With these preparations and instructions, a complete and lasting change is brought about after the first treatment. Miss ii.ilsom, !H Willis Street. .'Phono ■lU—Advt.

.Mothers! Wc aro offering boys' suits at bargain prices. Norfolks in guaranteed n'iivy serge for boys 7 to 13 nt 225. 6d. Also three-garment serge for older boys at 225. (id. Original prices, dOs. to 15s. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. -- Beautiful roses and tho choicest of fliwera only are used when designing wedding bouq'uet.s. which I make a specially of. Packed and forwarded through Iho. Dominion. Miss Murny, Vice-Regal Florist, 30 lYillis F';rect.~ Advt.

A Presentation. On Saturday last' Miss Molly Nightin-1 gain, chief typist on the staff of the j Town Clerk, severed her connection with tho oily corporation on the eve of her marriage, which is to take place next week. The staffs of tlio Town Clerk, city solicitor, ami city treasurer, combined in presenting Miss Nightingale •with a silver-plated afternoon tea service. The Town Clerk (Mr., .f. R. Palmer) made tho presentation, and in doing so expressed his application of the capable service which had been rendered by the recipient during lier association with the oHiee. Messrs. J. O'Shea, T. Collins, and li. Tait also spoke of Miss Nightingale's disposition and native worth in lui-nis of tho highest approbation. Feilding Notes. Mrs. Roberts has been slaying in Wellington. Miss Vetch is the guest of Mrs. Waymouth, who gavo an enjoyable girls' afternoon last Monday in her honour. Miss Fetch leave? shortly for Dunedin. Miss Clarke is the guest of Mrs. Stewart. Airs. Blaxall ha? returned from Wellington. v Mrs. Yenables (Hunterville) is tho guest of Miss Spain. Mrs, Soler is staying at the Denbigh Hotel. .Mrs. Francis lias been staying with Mrs. Walpole. The Girls' Club was in charge of tho Patriotic Shop for two days last jveek, and a good sum was raised for assisting the Aotea Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Murphy has gone to Hawke's Bay. Mrs. Humo'is staying at tho Denbigh Hotel. Mrs. Murray has gone to Gisbornc. ' Ail exceedingly pretty wedding took place oil Wednesday at St. John's, when •the Rev. C. W. Solomon, who has been curato here for several years, was married to Miss Lottie Keir, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Keir, of Wellington. Tho bride; wore a frock of white crepo ile chino and ninon, and veil of Swiss lure, with a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Hooker, lis bridesmaid, wore saxe orepo.de chini and a pretty black hat. Tho bride attended by two liny children dressed in white silk. Tho best man was Mr. Frank Solomon, of Tu Awamutu. The service, which was fully choral, was conducted by Archdeacon Innes-Jones, and the church was beautifully decorated by tho many friends of Mr. Solomon. A reception was hold at Mrs. Gi oca's, and a little later the brido and bridegroom left for. the honeymoon trip, Mrs. Solomon wearing a blue costume, with bottle-green hat, and black fox furs. Mr. Solomon will be very much missed by the parishioners, as ho leaves to tako up his duties as vicar at Koiigotca.