SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 294, 31 August 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wellington Red Cross Shop. The country day is one that silwsys triiigs many visitors to the shop, and yesterday was no exception to tin; ruin. Tin; room was crowded', and the cakes and other good things vanished veiy fast. Hundreds of delicious rakes Here sent in, and eggs, jams, and pickles came in quantities. This help from the country is very greatly appreciated—it means earnest 'cork. Lmg distances traversed in collecting, on fine and wet days, early lising, and many'other self-sacrificing efforts aro made, all showing tho strong, domtnant spirit to help fclio fund for cur sick and wounded soldiers. The flowers were a delight, and tho glorious blooms of daffodils, violets, primroses, and other spring flowers go to fhow toe wealth of flowers which is lo lo seen in the Kapiti district at this time of the year. The takings for the day amounted to £52 18s. Gd. There wore no raffles or competitions held. Next Friday there will Le no salo of produce, as the appeal for trench comforts in connection with the Lady Liverpool Fund will take, place. September 13 will bo another attractive day at the shop, when the Thonv don ladios, led by Mrs. Jlnssey, will hold,their second Red Cross Day. Tho linen chest raffle will be drawn in the afternoon. This has been one of the most popular raffles of the year, and will be the means of bringing in a large sum of money. There are only two r.iore weeks in which tickets can he obtained, and it is expected there will be a big rush at the last for them. Applications at the shop will receive prompt attention, and country friends can rely on getting thoir tickets by return post.

Aotoa Convalescent Homo. The following letter from the matron or the Aotea Convalescent Home, lleliopolis, Cairo, dated July 1, has keen received by the lady superintendent, fit John Ambulance Brigado Overseas, Wellington:—"Aotea Home has again to thank you all for many useful gifts, lint* enclosed. Tho khaki shirts vero received with exclamations of lelight on all sides. The boys always help us with : the unpacking of New Zealand gift cases, and great fun and irueh pleasure is always derived from f.heso pleasant tasks. Bandages for .ogs, arms, and fingers made of muslin are tiiu most useful to us. The men suffer so much with septic sores, and they need such constant dressings. Lint and cotton wool we also uso much of. An usual, cotton shirts with thort sleeves, khaki colour for preference, vshects, towels (tea, roller, and bath), pyjamas, and loungo suits are cur greatest need. At present wo liave a good stock of pillowcases and pyjamas. The laundry poiwle in Egypt aro very destructive in the washing of clothes, and things wear out :nuch quicker here than they do at name. If you are ever in doubt what to send us. cotton shirts are always most welcome. Tho boys do dislike tho thick grey "issuo" shirts. Although the brigade have been suffering greatly from the inton6e heat of tho Jordan Valley, tho weather in Cairo is wonderfully cool for this time of year. Wo are still ablo to havo our usual picnics at tho various beautiful gardens in and around Cairo. Later on it v. ill bo too hot to go anywhere until after f> p.m. It usually is now. Soap of ali kinds is very expensive in Egypt, so if at any time your sooicty can send us some for toilet use wo would bo glad of it. Tinned meats, dried and turned fruits, tinned mill;, :naltad milk, honey, and biscuits are always standing requirements with Aotea Home. Last month we received 28 cases of New Zealand apples, and I cannot tell you how they were appreciated. The apples we can occasionally buy hero aro small, hard, tasteless things, ai'.d very expensive. Some of tho boys had not seen an apple for nearly four years, so you can imagine how welcome those wero. We sunt some to the sick boys in hospital, to their great delight."

The Thorndon Day effort to riiiso funds for the lied Cross has been fixed for September 13. Mrs. Massey, who U in charge of the arrangements, appeals to tho people of Thorndon to do all they can to ensure a big success. E\cryonc can help by sending donations in money or goods, or by patronising the Red Ctoss Shop.

Mr. and Mrs. Culford Bell, will be grateful for donations of home-'.nade sweets for sale at their annual cramatic recital on Wednesday and Thursday noxt in tho Concert Chamber, in aid of tho Navy Leaguo Fund. The Indies of "The Thospians" will sell tho sweets under the direction of Miss Lennie Nicholas. •

An interesting outortaintnont was held on Thursday evening at the Methodist Schoolroom, Karori, by the g'rls of St. Mary's Home. The girls have been trained by Mrs. Ginn, of Karori, who has interested herself in the work of these homos. The result of the training was presented to a packed audience, including many visitors, ficm the city, all of whom were delighted with the entertainment. As soloists several performers showed real talent, while the part singing, choruses, and recitations evidenced careful tutoring, and reflected tho greatest credit on. Mrs. Ginn. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. B. 0. H. Burn) and tho Eov. Mr. Woodward briefly addressed tho gathering, the latter on behalf m St. Mary's Guild expressing hi? gratitude to Mrs. Ginn for her valuablo work. The proceeds of tho concert go to aid the homes. Mrs. Coradine, Mayoress of Masterton, is visiting Wellington, and leaves I'hortly for Blenheim. Miss Gilchrist (Nelson) is visiting Wellington. .

It has been found necessary to ]K>stpone tlm gift tea lor the Home of Compassion to Saturday, Ootobor 19. (lifts may bo of any kind: articles of clothing for infants and children, or groceries, tt<;., will he very gratefully received. A special Girls' Department service will ho held on Sunday, at the Y.W.O.A. Tho speaker will be Miss Florence Birch, and a trio will bo rendered by the Missoß Thomas, Fair, and Kershaw. All young women and girls will be welcome.

From ns far away as London and Africa ladies write for RUS3IA, the superfluous hair destroyer. They have found tliat they cannot procure a treatment, that will destroy hair from the face and anus as RUSMA does, it euro is guaranteed if persevered with. Mrs. Htillcn, Courtcnay Placo, opposite Train Terminus (upstairs), Depl. D—Advt. You want a neat, smart .Suit for your l)oy. Sco our splendid range of Sports Suits at prices ranging from 255. to 50s. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd,, Manners Street.—Advt. The run is on "NO RUBBING" Laundry Holp, "GOLDEN RULE" Soap, and "GOLDEN RULE" Candles. Mro. L. Reed, Taramki Street.->-Adyt,

Wedding at Masterton. The wedding took place in St. Matthew's Clmrcli. Masterton, recently of Miss Lilian (Maud) Schoficld, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schoficld, Maungapaknlui, to Mr. Arthur Harrington Atack, only koh of Mr. and Mrs. William Atack, of Wellington. The Ilnv. ,f. Walker, of Masterton, performed the ceremony. The'bride, who was fiiveii away by her brother (Mr. Ernest Schoficld). wore, a coat and skirt of dove-grey gabardine, with a large hat of pink crepe de chene, and curried a shower bouquet of white spring flowers and asparagus fern. She was attended by her sisters (Misses Annie and Ella Schoficld), who wore, blue silk taffeta coat frocks and black tulle hats, touched with blue. Two nieces of the bride (Misses Clara and Jean' Belliss) were, also in attendance, and wore frocks of white voile, with black hats. They all carried bouquets of freesias and anemones, with pink streamers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Clarence Schoficld as best man, and Mr. Jack Magrath as groomsman.

The following ladies will be in charge of the Navy League offices next week: Monday, Mrs. Luko and Miss Cable ; Tuesday morning, meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary; afternoon, meeting of the Executive Committee; Wednesday morning, Mrs. Larnach; afternoon, Mrs. Buxton; Thursday, Mrs. Harding; Friday, the "Spinnery" Ladies. Mr. W. S. Bean. (Addincton) is visiting her mother, Mrs. Seddon. The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Socioty at the Star boating sheds acknowledge with thanks donations and goods received during the last fortnight from tho following :—Miingatainoka Ladies' Patriotic Society, £5; Eketalnma Red Cross and Equipment Guild, , £50; Saves' Court (per Mrs. Louis Smith), £59; Mangapehi Red Cross Sewing Guild, £2; Miss Young, Miss Greenwood, Mangaweka Red Cross Socioty, Mrs. T. Smith, Shannon School (per Miss Barnes), Awahuri Red Cross Guild, Pihama Ladies' Patriotic Guild, £9; Rangiwahia Red Cross, Nireaha Red Cross i Society, Rongotea Red Cross, Mrs. Cairns, lla'inua Red Cross Society, £55; Waima Red Cross, £5; HalcomhcStanway Red Cross Guild. Included in tho above amounts is £50 sent by the Hamua Red Cross Society for the purchase of foodstuffs for hospitals, also £5 from Waima Red Cross for the same purpose.

Miss Holmes has mado herself rcsnonsiblo for the programme at the Y.W.C.A. social to-night at 8 o'clock. Members and soldiers will bo welcome. The hostesses for the coming week at the Sydney Street Soldiers'- Club arc as follow:—Sunday, Mrs. Joseph Joseph; Monday, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. W. Young; Tuesday, Mrs. E. Hadfiold; AYednesday, Miss Coates and Mrs. Rhivtclifl'e; Thursday, Mesdames Milford, Johnson and Covin; Friday, Miss Skerrett and Miss Frasor; Saturday, Mrs. L. Blundell. Mrs. E. Baird Friberg, well known in art circles in Christehuroh, has just received word from London that tho executive there of the Navy League has conferred upon her tho Special Service Decoration, for work done on behalf of the sailors of His Majesty'sNavy while she was secretary of tho Ladies' Auxiliary at Picton, Marlbornigh. Mrs. Friberg now lives in Dunedin. '

Miss Lawson was responsible for the picturesque arrangement of tho tableaux at tho Y.W.C.A. Foreign Department's successful entertainment which took place on Thursday. The tahleaux "Lifo in Japan, "India," and "China" wero very pretty, and showed the nature of YAV.C.A. work in those countries. The second part gave tho vision of the association in its ever widening sphere among the women and girls of all nations. Perhaps the most striking tableau showed tho association spirit with Britain, America, and France, while the spirit of patriotism called on New Zealand and Australia to offer their gifts to the. Empire. In the closing scene representatives from many nations flocked to the Association Spirit and mado a group of "girls in many lands," while the trio "In Christ There is no East or West," was sung. The Wellington South orchestra, led by Miss Henderson, was responsible for the instrumental music, and Miss Edmonson was the accompanist. Mrs. Percy Woods gave explanatory readings, and amongst those who took leading parts were: Misses Birch, Hodder, Exton, Fair, Kershaw, Thomas, Lambert, Adams, Walters, Venablcs, Pcrrin, M'Ara, Evans, Grant, Jennings, and Smith.

Another meeting in connection with the returned soldiers' ball, to take place, in the Town Hall ,on September 11, was held yesterday afternoon. It was reported that matters were proceeding satisfactorily, and 2000 invitations, of which 1500 wero to the association's members, wero being sent out. In regard to any omissions that may be inadvertently made people aro asked to let tho secretary know as soon as possible. A decorating committeo, consisting of Mrs. Hyams, Miss Eraser, Miss Puissoll, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Sim, was set up, Mrs. MacEwan to undertake the supervision of the supper table decorations. ■

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