SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 269, 2 August 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

. Wedding at New Plymouth, A rjniet wedding was solemnised at fit. Andrew's Church, New Plymouth, on July 81, when Air. I'. G. Blauehett, eldest son of Mr. Arthur Blaneliott, of New Plymouth, and recently, invalided from France, whs married to Rita, .second daughter of Mr. Ralph 'l'hew, of Napier. After the reception, which was attended by a number of intimate friends, Mr. mid Mrs. Blanchett left by car for Hawkc's .Bay. Red Cross Art Union. Tho drawing for the twelve prizes presented by Messrs. Stewart Dawson to the Bed Cross Funds took place at tho Red Cross Shop yesterday afternoon, under Government supervision,.in the presence oi' a largo number of those interested. 'L'ho first prize—a canteen containing cutlery and silverware—was won by Mr. E. Powell, 170 Tasman Street. Tho other prizes' wero about equally divided between town and country. In tho advertising columns will be found a list of the winning numbers. As a result of the very strenuous work put in by tho ladies of the Wadestown, '.Terrace, and HoJjsoji Si reel; branches of tho lied Cross the funds of the Red Cross will benefit to tho extent of considerably over <£900. The Wadestown branch, in chargo of Mrs. Best, did excellent work in soiling- tickets, to the amount of <£M 0 odd: The. Torruco and Hobson Street branches wero responsible for amounts just a little nnder £100 each. All the ladies who worked so hard and unselfishly during tho abnormal spell of cold weather are deserving of the greatest praise. Red Cross work offers an opportunity for all women to help in the great struggle, and the various societies need tho help of a greater number of women workers, Mrs. J. Ilinß (Toko, Tarnnaki) and her daughter, Mrs. Urquhart, return to-day from a brief visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Allison, of Havelock North, arc spending a few days at tho Midland Hotel in Wellington. Miss Adam's and Miss Tomlinson (Nelson) have returned to Wellington from a visit to Fcatherston. Mrs. Taylor has returned to Christchurch from a visit to her mother, Mrs. West. Mr, and Mrs. 11. Ccom, who have been staying for some months at.Muritai, left this week on their return to Makuri. Mrs. Sydney Smith (Masterton) is staying at Seatoun. Miss Glceeon (Hawkn's Bay) is visiting Wellington. • The marriage took place at TCilJwwio, Scotland, oil June H of Ensign Sub-Lieu-lenant Bono, R..N.1!., only son of Mr. and .Mrs. .1. E. Bone, Dunedin, to Miss Marion Grant, second daughter nf Mr. and Mrs.•(. M. Grant, of "R-avcus-wood," Kilbowie, Clydebank. - Tho many friends of Mr. and Mrs. 0, A. Riiddick, of Ottawa, Canada— formerly well known in this Dominion—will be pleased to hear tnat their daughter, Nursing-Sister Marion Jtuddick, has bueo. awarded the Itoyal Hod Cross, First Class, lor disiniguisiicu .jeracc. tnie ut.yuit.ted herselt admirably when a hospital .snip on which she was nursing was wiecketl.fi few months ago, iNursiugSister Marion Ruddick has been attached r.o u nuspiljil ship lor nearly two years, and has made many voyages across the Atlantic during that period. At the entertainment held in tho Conceit Chamber of tho Town Hall on Wednesday evening for Navy league Funds, Miss Cruieksmmk, of Masterton, sang charmingly in the ''Vision of Hope," an original masquo arranged by Miss Mary Kuder, the words of which wero recited by Mrs. Stanton Harcourt ("Hope"). Mr. Couper, who acted as stage manager, and who was very entertaining in tlio part; of the young man in the "Bathroom Boor Comedy," has had considerable experience \)h tho stage, having taken part in leading amateur repertoire companies iu Melbourne. In addition to his performance in the "Bathroom Door C'om- , edy," Mr. Cooper was responsible foi the artistic scenery which was so much admired on Wednesday evening. Yet another effort for the Copper Trail is being held to-day in tho shape of a monster jumble sale, which will open in tho Town Hall this afternoon. Those people who have not looked through their cupboards, or "interviewed" their household goods to see. what they can spurn arc asked by the organisers, Mrs. A. M. Myers and Mrs. Adams, to do no as soon ns possible, and then to ring up 121 to ensure the goods being called for. Buyers are also asked to attend early so as to ensure a good selection and secure bargains. Afternoon tea, which is always so acceptablo, will be arranged and provided by tho Mayoress's Entertainment Committeo, and a produce stall ■- is to lie provided by tho committeo of the St. John Ambulance. All women and particularly all mothers of young children are urged to attend the meeting which has been called by tho Wellington Branch of the Women's National Reserve to discuss tho question of our .milk supply. The meeting is to take place in the Concert Chamber- of the Town Hall this afternoon, - and lis the health of the young life of the nation depends so much on the. daily milk it is hope<J that every woman will show her interest in the matter and attend tho meeting. Tho committee of the Patriotic Cake Room thanks the following donors of cake?, subscriptions, etc.:—Mesdames Isaacs, Hurst, Campbell, Holmes, Gavin, Beaslcy, and Hie Misses M'Kf'llar. von Dadelszen, Richardson. Wheeler, Wylie, Macintosh, Brien, M'Eldownoy. Dr. Jessie Maddison has returned to Chrisfchnreh from a visit to Auckland and Wellington. The apneal for goods to Tie sold at the jumble sale to be held in the Town Hall to-day and to-morrow has met with an enthusiastic response. Large stocks of clothing of nil kinds, furniture and furnishings, millinery, books, etc., have been received, and will be sold to-day and to-morrow at bargain prices, in aid ' of tho Red Cross Copper Trail. The. , Mayoress's Entertainment Committee are providing tea each day, and St. John , Ambulance Committee have in hand an attractive produce stall. The money ' spent at the sale will go to swell the ] funds of tho Red Cross. The organisers of this new departure in jumble sales are Mrs. Arthur Myers and Mrs. E. C. Adams. 1 t 1 Strain and etress and overwork leave j their marks stamped deeply on the face, even rob it of its sweet exnressinn. Ono' ! faco for life—one only. Miss Milsom after considerable study, has prepaml ! printed instructions so plaiMv told that t oven a child can follow them, dealing , with each feature of the face, and >>nw It to wiwli, wipe, and massage daily. This -j knowledge is invaluable, works wonders for the face, wrinkles, blnekhoads and , bleinises. 'I he preparations included j with the instructions contain tjjaffa- e ous "Cnltcne" Skin Food, night cream ] (I'iwouracre.i the growth of hair on face), \ "Culfene" Balm day cream (improves r ami clears the comnlexion in one nnpli- a c.ition. with no make-up appearance! 1 cake Mf-oni's Herbal Sonn, 1 box TTv- li f.'ienic Face Powder (4 shades), 1 box Lip ii Food for cracked and sore lins. also im- c parting the lmtnral colour. Willi these u preparation.- ami instrnplion*, a com- I' plcte and Kiting change is Ivought about (1 >ifler the first treiiimeul. Miss Milsom, e 111 Willi? Street. 'Phone Sl!.—Advi. A Mothers! We are offering boys' suits A it bargain prices. Norfolk's in'guaran- d Irrd navy serge for bnvs 7 to 111 at ci t.t. Also Ihi-e'.gni-ment serre for older a' boys at 225. Gil. Original prices, -10s, to e< 15s. Geo. .'Fowlds, Ltd,—Advt, e l

A Farewell at Ohariu. At the residence of Mrs. Bert Bryant Ohariu Valley, a farewell afiernoun to; was given by a few of tho ladies of tin district for the Mesdaiues Spicer (;i). win are leaving the district. After refresh mollis were .served and tho health o: the guests toasted, speeches were inadi with reference to the xcry many yean I lie Spicer family hud been coimcctn ! with Ohariu Valley, ami expressions o: I regret were voiced at losing such well known neighbours. Mrs. Alfred Spicer. nil behalf of her two sisters-in-law, re turned thanks for Ihe very kind word; and wishes offered. Musical items con tributed to the enjoyment of those pre sent, tho gathering being representatm of Ohariu families. A most pleasant afternoon was concluded by the. singine of "Auld Lang Syne." A Centenarian. Mrs. l)amaris Brickwood Williams, ol Mullet Point, opposite Kawau Island, celebrated iier hundredth birthday 011 July 10, whon a largo gathering of relatives and friends was held at her home. Mrs. Williams, whoso maiden name was Millar, was born at St. Germans, Cornwall, in ISIB, and arrived in New South Wales in 1850 with an uncle and aunt, and five years later was married to Mr. Zachanah Williams. The same year she crossed to New Zealand with hot husband, and landed at Auckland, settling almost immediately at Mullet Point. She helped to build the first house there, and did ranch general farm work in tho hard early days. Mr. Williams died about thirty years ago, and hie wife carried on the farm for some time afterwards. Mrs. Williams is a hale old lady. She rises at daybreak and | goes to bed at dark, and boasts that she has not tasted tea for half a century. She reads a great, deal, and does much knitting for soldiers. She has one son, who lives ill Australia, and her homo is now with an adopted daughter, Mrs. Dawson. Mrs. 0. A. Bunny (Mastertou) has been spending somo days in Wellington. Mrs. W. Trolove ("The Shades," Blenheim) is visiting Wellington. Sister Claire Deacon, of Hobart, who returned recently to Australia as matron on a hospital transport, wears a decoration ribbon signiiying that ehe lias been presented .with tho Military Medal. This is a rare distinction. The usual method of recognising an Army nurse's service is to decorate her with a Koyal Red Cross. Tho Military Medal is only given when sho has displayed bravery under fii'e. Sister Deacon, Sister M. ,f. Derrer (Brisbane), Sister D. W, Cawood (New South AVales), and Sister A. .Ross King (Victoria), are tho first Australians to st-curo this silver modal bearing the inscription, "For Bravery ou the Field." Tho many friends in Dunedin and AVelling'con of Miss Annie Violet Honey will bo glad to hear that sho has been awarded the 0.8. E., a high grade of the Order of the British Empire, states a. Loudon correspondent. Miss Honey weut lo England after the war broke out to take up war work, and although sho had had no commercial training sho commenced in tho Ministry of Pensions. Her progress there has been continuous, and she is now a divisional superintendent; in Ihe Soldiers' Award branch. Miss iloney was educated at Girlou College, JJunedin.