SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 277, 12 August 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Concert at Awapuni Camp. On Friday evening tho united Methodist choirs of l'almerston North, assisted by frionds, gave a concert at Awapuni Clamp. Tho programme was organised by Mr. A. G. Lather, and the Rev. A. Ashcroft presided at the performance. Glees ami songs, and recitations and sketches, a monologue, pianoforte and violin selections comprised tho items. Misses Boyd, Lather, Ilaima, Packman, Williamson, Ferguson, Mesdnmes Luinley, Hills, Withers, Bailey, Messrs. Lather and Bailey, together with the Rev. J.' H. Haslam and Lieutenant Packman, were the performers. Y.M.C.A. Secretary Vance voiced the thanks of tho camp in a very happy speech, and the visitors wero afterwards entertained in tho canteen. The Children's Commonwealth. Tho contention that "crinio is not by any means luuerited," since "it is a matter of environment," was advanced bytie. A. B. Put, lecturer in experimental psychology in Melbourne University, during an uddrcss in Melbourne (says the "Ago"). Laying down the principle that vpcoplo of exactly the same temperament and energy in youth might become- vastly different in later life, Dr. Pitt announced his firm bolie'l that somo of tho worst criminals could beconio somo of our best citizens it they received different treatment in their earlier years. In support of this view, he instanced tho remarkable young people's "Commonwealth," Dorsetshire, England. It was a children's community composed of juvenile offenders of the worst type, where absoluto freedom was mjoyed under .the most attractive natural conditions. Tho children who had been trained in this "Commonwealth" and who nad gone from thoncj into tho outer world had in every case "made good." Heredity, remarked the lecturer, was "a very nice explanation of crime," and saved a lot of worry. But he was quite sure that if wo handled this whole question of heredity thoroughly, we would very soon have no gaols. lie saw no reason in any modern civilised community why any person, under proper treatment, should ultimately become a useless person in society, shut awav, and suppressed. Red Cross Shop. Tho Travellers' Club handed in-jC276 9b. lid. from tho proceeds of their Bed Cross Day on Friday, and this amount included sale of goods and flowers, and raffles, and tho result was most satisfactory. This is tho last wcok of tho raffle for the men's outfit, as it i 3 to bo drawn next Friday on the Thorndon Girls' Day. There are still n few tickets for sale, and those who aro anxious to win this valuable selection of men's clothing should send at once for tickets. The linen chest is anothnr raffle that is appealing to tho fancy of very many. This will bo drawn oh September 13, tho Thorndon Committee's Day. Mrs. Massey is very anxious to have a successful dny, and asks all friends to unito with her in making it so. A rnffl'o, of charming articles is out for the Misses Cooper, Mo*s, and Giles's Red Cross Day iu November. Thcro are two prizes. No. 1, an Irish crochet trimmed trousseau and lingerie, and No. 2 a chintz boudoir chest, with pin and trinket set. Tho chintz chest is a new and pretty, idea, and a dainty receptacle 'for feminine fancies.

Tho wedding took plnco in Dunedih recently of Miss Dora Ca'rew, of Dtuiedui, to .Lieutenant Russell ■ Stevenson, of AVelliiig'j)n. Tlio bride, who was given away jy her step-lather, Mr.- F. Carr, was attended by Miss.. Stevenson and Mjss Gwon Galloway, tlie Rev. Dean I'ileiiett performed the ceremony, assisted b.y tho Rev. Dean.Fislior.

The engagement has been announced of Miss Jean B. Chisholm, daughter of Mr. mid Mrs. K. Chisholm, Portobello, Duncdin, a grnnilda-iiglitcr of lire. James Stewart, Glasgow, Scotland, to Mr. J. ff. Falconer, Dunedin.

The death of Miss Malcolm, eldest daughter of Mr. A. S. Malcolm, M.P. for Clutha, took place at Waikouaiti, where she had been staying for health reasons. Miss Malcolm, who was a great favourite with all who know her, had been ill for about two years.

Mr. and Mrs. Wellwood (Hastings) aro visiting Christohurch.

A special effort for providing Christmas parcels for the nurses in Egypt is being made in Christchurch. In Australia a feature is made of the nurses' Christmas parcels. All kinds of enterprises being undertaken to raise funds for this particular purpose, and as a result the nurses.aro substantially provided for. In New Zealand no special effort-seems to be made save by a few minor towns in the Dominion, who wish to show their appreciation of the magnificent work done by our nurses.

A meeting of women was held in Dunedin last week to consider the desirability of establishing a Women's Citizen Association, comprising women of all classes, and more especially those women who havti so far remained quietly in the sphere of their homo life and not exercised their power in matters affecting tho welfare of the State, for the discussion of public questions and tho consideration of legislative proposals. Tho promoters held that tho time was ripe for women to eduealo themselves in State matters, f-o that they might bo a practical asset in the government of the Dominion. The children were the nation of the future, and women were now waking to tho fact that, the welfare of the nation must be safeguarded and furthered here and now in the betterment of all matters concerning women and children.

A very enjoyable plain and fancv dress dance was held at Makara on Friday evening, in aid of the copper trail. Owing to tho heavy rain which fell in tho early part of the evening it prevented many from being present. Some of tho fancy dresses worn by the ladies were:—Miss D. Sievers, "Egyptian Fortune Teller;" Miss F. Williams, "Dutch Girl;" Miss E. Sievers, "Quaker Girl;" Miss Hislop, "Earotongan -Lady;" Mks Bowler, French Fishwife;" 'Miss" J Bowler, "Gipsy Girl;" Miss E. Trotter, Dutch Girl;" Miss M. Luxton, J) ranee."

Preparations that bear tho character of utility with printed instructions that can ho comprehended at a glance. Such as are sont out daily by Miss Milsom and appreciated by the ever-increasing numbers of users—even a child can follow thcm-dcals with each feature of tho face. Kow to wash, wipe, and mnssnge. This knowledge works wonders for wrinkles, blackheads, and blemishes The preparations are "Culteno" Skin Food, Night' Cream (discourages the growth of hah 1 on face), "Culteno" Balm, Day Cream (improves and clears the complexion in one application with no make-up appearance). Milsom's Herbal Soap. Hygienic Faeo Powder (i shades). Lin Food for cracked and soro lips, also' 1 imparting the natural colour. Acornn'-(« fl'nl InptiiHj clianie is brought about after tho first treatment. Miss Milsom I 91 Willis Street. .'Phone BU.-Advt '

Mothers! Have you any boys of 3 to IS years? Wo are offering a line of all-wool three-garment Suite, with breeches cut knickers, at 21s. Geo Fovlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a specialty of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murrey, Vice-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Streot.- Advt.

Railway Women Workers, and Unions.. 'l'lio annual conference of the National Union of Railwavrnen was opened at Edinburgh in July, states the "Daily News." The president, Mr. C. T. Cramp, in his address, said it was gratifying to find that the introduction of female labour on the railways had not resulted in a proportionate decline in trade unionism. The women were anions their most enthusiastic members. No ono could yet predict the extent to which female labour might be retained after tho war; but they might bo counted upon to resist any attempt to exploit such labour at tho expense of the men. Mr. J. 11. Thomas, M.P., the general secretary, in his report, stated that tho women working on the railways conuiuii'd to join tho union in good numbers. The war casualties among tho members wcro heavy. The number of killed reported was nearly 5000.

Miss Harnett was tho hostess at the Soldiers' Wives' Club on Friday afternoon. Tho excellent programme and th<? aiternoou tea were greatly appreciated by a. good attendance. The two Fridays previously were taken by tho Brooklyn and Island Bay Indies respectively. Ileipi'ul and instructive' addresses, a3 well as a musical programme, made a happy and pleasant time for all.

A quiet wedding was celebrated by the Kev. F. N. Taylor in St. Luke's Church on Saturday morning (says the "Sun"). The bridegroom was Mr. Donald Meikleham, of Lake Coleridge, second son of the late Mr William Meikleham, Loch Ranza,-Scotland, and Mrs. Meikleham, Wellington, and tho brido Miss Anno Feuto'n Vincent, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Vincent, Cranmer Square. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart green cloth costume, braided in black, and worn. with a chic little hat in which pastel tones of green and mauve wero harmoniously blended. She also worn a scan' oi very polo mauve tulle, and carried a posy of violets, tied with violet-coloured streamers. Miss C. Meikleham was tho only bridesmaid, and wore a fawn cost'ime and fawn hat relieved with vioux tcso. Mr. H. M'D. Vincent was best man. Mrs. Vincent (mother of the bride) wore a costume in small black and white- checked effect, and hat of black panne velvet and glaco; Mrs If. M'D. Vincent was in navy sorgo, black bear f u«, and a burnt straw hat; Miss W. Vincent was in dark blue, with a straw hat in a contrasting shade. After morning. tea in the.residence of tho bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Meikleham left for their wedding. trip, which will bo spent in the- south.

There was a good Attendance and a most appreciative audience at the concert given at the Kilbirnie JTnll on Saturday evening in aid of the Caiups Entertainment Fund, ovory item being encored. In eoino instances double encores were demanded. A feature of the pro,T.iiiiine was the iirlistic dancing of Miss Bstello lloare's pupils, which was greatly assisted by the iino and sympathetic accompanying of the South Wellington orchestra. The clever noting of Mr. Culford Boll's "Thespian's" gained loud applause, as also the dramatic sketch giveu by tv/o clever young ladies, which was well done. - The singing -of the different artists eo pleased the audience that encores were -demanded, also the singing of Master Goorgo (boy soprano) was highly -appreciated. Other items which gave, much pleasure wera rendered by the South Wellington orchestra. During the interval Dr. Newman gave a short and interesting address on war matters, which was listened to with deep interest. The Misses Gaw:er and Ifclwoilhy made cfiiiccnt accompanists. - - . . : . •