SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 312, 21 September 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

In Aid o? !.i Italian Rod fl"u n. The weatr conditions for |i street sale which wks held yesterday for the benefit of the Italian Red Cross were all that could lie wished, the day being bright, and sunny, though the breeze had a distinct "bite" in it on the shady sides of the streets. Mr. W. Simm was the organiser of the effort, and taking part in it were the leading ■retail firms of thi city, each one organising a party of helpers to collect, sell badges, or.'take charge of a stall in the streets. At an early hour in the morning the stalls, gaily decorated with the Italian colours, were placed it various points of vantage, and beautiful spring flowers were sold. Badges of different sizes and prices met with a ready sale, and the rattle of the collection boxes became a very familiar sound to the passers-by before the day was at an end. In charge of the stalls were the following:—At Quinton's corner, a party from Te Aro House; at Kirkcaldic and Stains's stand .were representatives from the firm of C. Smith, Ltd.; at Kelbum Avenue, Messrs. George and Kersley; at.the G.'P.0.,. Boulcott Street corner, and C'ourtenay Place stands, Kirkcaldio and Stains; at Lindsay's comer, Mercer Street, Winder's corner, and Veftch and Allan's, tho D.1.C.; at the Bank of New Zealand corner, Veitch and Allan. Everyone worked with a will k'or the benefit of the cause, and the effort is all tho more appreciated by tho Italian Red Cross Committee in flint it was made by such busy people. The full amount realised .from the sale in tho streets will be published later. In the Town Hall Paddy's Market was continued, and again tho stalls made a good display of goods of all kinds. Flowers, cakes, sweets, produce, meat, groceries, second-hand books, pictures, etc., wore only some of the many things which were offered for sale.

As a result of the various enterprises carried out during tho' week for the benefit of the Italian Bed Crossit is hoped that tho total results will be worthy of the cause. Y.W.C.A. Notes. On Thursday evening the new members of the Y.W.C.A. were welcomed at a social tea, Mrs. Bennie and Miss Lawson acting as hostesses. Later in the evening Miss Waterston gave an informal talk on her experiences among the Kanakas in the Solomon Islands. JJiss Waterston was formerly a secretary of the Christchurch Y.W.C.A. She left yesterday for Sydney on her return iounioy to the Solomon Islands, where her last seven years, have been spent. At the last Saturday evening social of the Y.W.C.A. Miss Martin and Miss Wiren provided music and recitations, assisted by Miss Exton and Miss Kershaw. The larger Y.W.C.A. clubroom was well fdled liy girl members and soldiers, who 'together enjoyed • the rhythmic, games and musical programme. Miss Clachan, M.A., will bo responsible for the entertainment of games and music at the_ social to-night, when a specially good time may bo expected, Miss Florence Birch will be the speaker at the service at the Y.W.C.A. to-morrow afternoon, _ and Miss Eaisman will bo the soloist. Young women, especially strangers to the city, will be welcome to attend.

In spite of a very wet evening, there was a remarkably good attendance at tho concert given during the week at tho Y.W.C.A. by members and friends of tho Pathfinders' Club. A number of glees were given by tho Pathfinders themselves, under tho conduotorship of Mr. Strong. Mrs. Strong, acting as accompanist. ' Solos were given 'by Misses. Extori, Bacon, Buckmastcr, and Mr. Strong; a duet by the Misses Worboys; and recitations by Misses B. Hume, M. Leslie, and L. Kershaw. In a fow words Miss Mabel Gray presented tho usual routine of a weekly club evening, which included drill, singing, and Biblo study. Miss Agnes Muir referred to the outdoor camps open to association members. Miss May Hanley spoke of the club's hockey successes; and Miss Myrone Cameron presented other sports in connection with the club. As a result of the effort the sum of £4 4s. was handed over to the foreign department.

A military wedding took place at St., Mary's Church, Now Plymouth, on Tuesday, when Captain Eliot Miller King,.D.F.C, Croix de Guerre, of the Royal Air Force, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Newtown King, was married to Miss Dorothy Saxton, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Saxton, of New Plymouth. The ceremony was performed by tho Vcd. Arclideacon E\ans.

A. wedding was celebrated at St. James's Church, King Street, Svdney, on August 10, when Private F.'V. C. Grade, A.A.M.C., A.1.F., son of Mr. William James Gracie, of Christchurch, hew Zealand, was married to Miss Muriel _ Every, youngest daughter of Mr. John Every, of Coogee, and late of Glen Innes.

The engagement is announced of Miss Myra Gawler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gawler, of Wellington, to Mr. Jack Kendall, of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.'

The engagement, is announced in Dunwlin papers of the Mayor, Mr. J. J. Clarke, to Miss Mowat, "daughter of this late Mr. John Mowat, of Hazclhurst House, Aberdeen.

Mrs. Robjohns (Napier) is visiting Christcuurch.

The friends of Mrs. Evie Kennedy ■will regret, io hear that she is seriously 1 ill in a private hospital.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade overseas depot will be closed on Monday owing to the holiday.

Answers to Correspondents axe carried on.as usual by Mrs. liolleslon, 256 Lambton Quay, by post, owing to Hie extensive increase in letters and the limited space in our columns. Ladies evidently appreciate the valuable and conscientious' advice meted out so confidentially by this 6kilful and experienced specialist.—Advt.

Ladies troubled with euperfluons hair oan remove the disfigurement painlessly and permanently with HTJSMA (Red) The first treatment of EUSMA (Regd.) leaves the 6kin free from the superfluous growth, and each succeeding application makes the growth weaker till the roots aro finally destroyed. Particulars from Mrs. Hullen, Courtenay opposite Tram Terminus (upstairs). 'Phone NM7. '-AdrL

The "grey" is the popular school bov shirt. Sec our Unions from ss. Rd„ all wool 7s. Od., khaki and blue drill from 3s. 9d. and ss. 6d. Geo. Fowlds, LM , Manners Street.—Advt.

Wedding Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquote, whioh I make a specialty of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray. Vice-Esgal Florist, 36 Willis Btn»t.>-AdTt,

Appreciation al Red Cross Work. A communication from the Conimis" sionpr pr Alexandria, British Red Crof ind Order of St. John, Malta, Eejii tnd the Near P-aat Convmissior has lujdft received by l/;e executive of tlio Avelliucton branch of the New Zealand Red Cross, through His Excellency the Governor-General, acknowledging receipt of Red Cross Tho letter is dated July 31 (Alexandria) and is as follows:—"We bc-a to acknowledge the receipt of 91 cases of Red Cross stores which were forwarded us under advino from the New Zealand branch of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John, dated April 18 and 29 and Slay 2 last. Our secretary has Warded to vou the official receists for those stores, but as Commissioner of the British Rod Cross and Order at St. John hero I beg to convey to you. and through you to the New Zealand Red Cross, my gratatul thanks for these most ceherous gifts- These stores are all the more valuable to us owing to the very practical manner in which the class of stores sent has been selected. We sincerely appreciate the interest you are tailing in the work of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John in this area. The generous support which has been rendered to the parent body by all branches throughout the Empiro*ha3 been invaluable." The Red Cross Executive has received a statement of expenditure on Red Cross work in England for May, 1918. This includes personal gifts for men in hospital amounting to £1957 165.; unit gifts, £273 15s. 4d.; medical equipment, £137 165.; extra gifts, £525 4s. <Jd.; extra comforts, £37 9s. 5d.; newspapers for hospitals, £147 10s.; materials for fancy work, £138 los. id. ; limbless workshops, £86 35.; goods for men returning to New Zealand, £279 lis. 6d.j extra unit gifts, £107 25.; sundries,, £4 9s. 2d. The hospitality committee has expended £927 18s. 3d. on entertainments and refreshments for men in hospital.

Miss E. A.' Williams, head stenographer with the Board of Trade now visiting Auckland, has .just qualified as an official Court reporter. Miss Williams was formerly with the Auckland Gas Company, and joined the hoard in January last. She is believed to be the youngest stenographer in New Zealand holding tho official certificate.

The second annual ball of the Duncdin Returned Soldiers' Association was held in the Art Gallery (Dracdui) on- Tuesday.

Hostesses at the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club for the coming week are as follow -.—Sunday, Lady Stout; Monday, Wellington College Old Girls; Tuesday, Mrs. 1). Stewart; Wednesday, Mrs. C. Earle; Thursday, ladies of St. Mark's; Friday, Mrs. G. W. llussell; Saturday, Johnsonville National Reserve.

Early, this week the annual inspection of tho Wellington Nursing Division took place in St. John's Schoolroom, Mrs. Moorhouse being present. Mr. Seed, assistant-commissioner in charge, held tho inspection. Botli on this occasion and also at the rc-oxamin-ation held previously by Dr. Arthur, tho divisional members were complimented on their work and bearing. .

All preparations have been made for the opening of St. Mary's rebuilding bazaar on Monday nest, at 8 p.m. Our advertising columns show the nature of tho entertainment provided. The display and variety of the articles which will bo presented to tho public for raffling and sale makes a pleasing sight to tho eye. Some of the best specimens of the painter's and the needle-worker's art havo been secured. Side shows of all descriptions will cater for tho pleasure of patrons, and seme novel and quaint ideas of collecting will be put into force for the first time in the city. It is confidently anticipated that there will be a packed hall for the opening ceremony.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Navy League thanks the following ladies for gifts of socks, mittons, mufflers, etc.: —Terrace Congregational Church Young Women's Club, Elthnm Presbyterian Ladies' Patriotic Guild, Miss Saber's School, Mrs. Harding' (Petone), Mrs. Gaisford (Bulls), Mrs. Medley, Mrs. sixon (Newtown).

Miss Gladys Campbell's production this year will bo tho beautiful Malayan musical fairy tale, "D'Mahanah of tho Golden Valley." The cast, which is a very strong one, is in active rehearsal, and working very hard, with a view to attaining that standard .of proficiency which has characterised Miss Campbell's previous productions. The season will open in the Grand Opera Houso next month) and the proceeds will be devoted to the Countess of Liverpool's Trench Comforts Fund. ■

The annual inspection of tho Wellington South Nursing Division was held in tiie Newtowu Library on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance of members. Arrangements were made to hold the annual re-examination on Monday week.

In connection with the entertainment held at Island Bay this week for the benefit of the Italian Red Cross, the Italian silk flag (hand-painted) presented by Mrs. Westbury-Hughes realised a. sum of £7 Bs. Id., by tho "cqin-iu-the-hat". system, tho last coin being put in by one of tho Island Bay Italian fishermen, who became the proud owner of the flag thereby.

Think bow yonr skin looks yourself. The old saying, "You have only got yourself to blame" is generally true. A beautiful face is a matter of your own, not other faces. Your own culture makes it so. You must uso the preparations that are pure and right', not the. cheap and wrong. Try small out-fit for home uso. Directions on the labels are messages of nricelcss value. These preparations are Registered and Patented. Copied by many, equalled by none. AH Hn;ir Treatmcn'Js, Foods, inid Tonics. All Hair work. Miss -Wilsoni, 94 AYilJis Street. Tkone SW.-Advt.

FIGHTING FOR HAPPINESS. When you get into a frame of mind that makes life seem one tiresome duty after another, with no pleasure in it'; when ill-health seems-to take all tho joys out of life, and you worry over things that are really no 1 , worth worrying about, then your nervous system is becoming exhausted and you are approaching neurasthenia. Year bappiaebs is worth fighting for. and red blood is your best ally. It is a hopeless task to try to restore your health while your blood is deficient in quantity or quality. For building up "the Mood there is one remedy that has for years been n household word—Dr. Williams' Pink Pill; for Pale People. They tone up the entire system, belli make the blood rich and red, strengthen the nerves, increase the appetite, nut -.olour in the chocks and lips, and drive away that unnatural reeling. Caterers from nervous disorders, who have been taking treatment without bonef,t, should invcsti'inte tho tnnic method. Write to-dnv to Die Dr. Wil'impe' Modionc Co.. T»"x H\ G.P.0.. Wellington, f;\r the booklet, "Diseases of the Nervous System." It will he fent free on i>quest. Y'or.r own chemist or storekeeper sells Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, or they will bo mavW. post paid, on receipt of price, 3s. per box, six boxes 16s. 6d.

Lectures on "Child Study.'' . Tho demonstrations held lately by tho Wellington Free Kindergarten Association must havo shown all who visited them the immense advantage derived by tho children from the training given. Tho first seven years, of a child's life are admittedly the most important; impressions gained then affecting for good or ill the whole of the subsequent life. This being tho opinion of exports, surely every mother should uui to it that t'.itise first years are used to tho best advantage ,by her child. Unfortunately few young women havo the nwessary of child psycholoc-- or know how fc"- obtain it. For tk'W who would welcomo an opportunity to study the subject a course of ten lectures on "Child Study" has been' arranged by _ Miss England, and will begin on Friday, September 27, at 2.30 p.m. Each lecture will be complete in itself, and will - be followed by discussion, in which if is hoped that ail will take part, and that difficulties will bo put forth and .questions asked. The lecturos will deal with such subjects _ as the formation of habits, social training, nature study,' the play, the system of Norbel and MontessOri, etc. Each subject will be dealt with from the points of view of the mother training her child at homo, and every effort will be, mado to givo practical advice ami to "enable tho students to profit by the researches and experience of educational experts.' Tho proceeds of the lectures will go to the equipment fund of'tho new kindergarten building in Taranalti Street.