SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 224, 16 June 1919, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The marriage took place.in Dunedin of Miss Enid Fulton, elder 'daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fulton, Dunedin, ami the Rev. Vivian Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, St. Clair, Dunedin. The Most Rev. tlio Primate, Bishop Nevill, assisted' by the Rev. L. J7 Mortimer, performed the ceremony.

Mrs. A.'Muitrie (Maslerton) has been elected president of the Ladies"' Committee of' the Wairf\raua. Cnledonia;i Society, and. Mesdames M'Cii'ane, .1. Betty, and Miss Shackleton wero appointed joint secretaries.

' The Australian War Chest Club has the reputation of being the largest soldiers' club in the Empire. Sinco it opened two and a half years ago no fewer than three million meals have been served, and a million men have heen provided with beds, 75,000 baths liuve been provided, and 300,000 pairs of boots have been cleaned.. When it,.is remembered that the War Chest Club also offers the soldiers of the A.I.E. free kinema shows, canteens, buffets, play-rooms, libraries, barbers' shop.?, .and .other comforts, it will be admitted that the promoters of the club have fully justified themselves.'

Mrs. F. C. Lewis (Mnsterton) and her daughter, Mrs. Cameron (Dunedin).. re. turn to the Wnirarcpa to-day from a brief visit to Wellington.

A tribute to Mrs. Beswick, of Christchurch, who is leaving for England, was paid by the executive of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Red Cross on Friday. Mrs. Beswick, who, iu addition to being'"publicity agent" for the Red Cross, was also associate editor of tlio "Red Cross Record," was entertained at a farewell tea in Broadway's, and in tly> course of the proceedings Mr. Flesher," president of the Men's Committee, spoke very appreciatively of her work, as also did Mr. Baty, publisher of the "Record.'' The heartiest wishes for a very pleasant holiday wero expressed by all.

Mrs. Percy Burgess (St, Albans, Christ church) and family, aro leaving by the Remuera for England.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lelievue and family (Akaroa) left last week to join the Paparoa at Auckland for an extonded tour abroad.

Mr. and Mrs/ Jolm Roberts returned to Dunedin last week from Wellington.

Mrs. A. H. Turnbull has returned to Christclmrch from a visit to Ilawko's Bay and Wellington.

Professor and Mrs. Gilray left for the south last week,

Mr. W. G. Sutton, manager of the Crystal Palace' Theatre, has-received advice that Miss -Florence Scapini, the young Christchurch violinist, accompanied by her mother, has arrived in NewYork, and Miss Seanini has been accepted as a pupil of Professor Auer, the well-known-virtuoso.

. Sister Nicholas, formerly of Masterton, is returning to Now Zealand by the transport Mnungaiuii. ,

Dr.. and v Mrs. Parker '(Dunedin) are leaving on a. visit to. England.

A quiet wedding took place on April 2 at the Il'oly Trinity Church, Kingcwny, London, when Sergeant-Miijor J. A. J"11, Warrant Officer, was, married to Clare, youngest daughter of Mr. T. Crut-' fenden, "The Hill," Northflcct, Kent, England. Sergeant-Major Jull, who has seen four years' service, is the elder soil of Mr. and Mrs. J. AY. Jull, of Cashmere, Clirisfehurcli. The bride and bridegroom expect to leave shortly for the 'Dominion.

■Mr. and Mrs. ,T. Ci. Cobbo (Feilding) are visiting Auckland.

Lady Bell is visiting Christchuroh,

The wedding took placo last week in the Catholic Apostolic Church, Webb Street, of Miss Molly Bishop, daughter of J[r. John 33ishop, of Boston Terrace, Wellington, to Major N. A. Annabell, M.C.. son of the laic Mr. John Annabel), of Waugamii.

Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. Rathbonp (Hawke's Bay) are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Warburlon, Kelbnrn Parade.

The soldiers of the Miramar Convalescent Homo were presented with a boatlast week by the Seatoun Ladies' i!ed Cross Sewing Guild, Mr. F. Townsend making the presentation. Tho recipients named tho boat' Ilowai Howai, and (lie christening ceremony was performed by Mrs. P. ITownsend, president of tho guild. The wholo of the party were then motored to the residence of Mrs. HamRay, ill l'nglis Street, kindly- lent for the purpose, and refreshments, with the addition of music and competitions, L>assetl tho remainder of tho afternoon very pleasantly.

There are now 31 centres of the Victorian Bush Nursing Association, states the "Australasian." In connection itli the movement, which, it will be remembered, was founded by the Countess of Dudley, a very important step is being taken—one that may further benefit the peoplo in remote country districts. It is proposed to try to utilise the bush nursing movement to provide informnlion concerning food values, and give instruction in cookery. To accomplish this Urn association will need the assistance of the Education Department, to which it will look for 6ome guidance regarding the 'nourishment of children under its earo. At a recent meeting of the central council of the. Bush Nursing Association it was decided to submit proposal to the Minister for Public. Instruction, indicating the extent to which the Bush Nursing Association will assist. The problem is urgent, and a solution may save much suffering and loss of infant life.

Dr. Doris Gordon, of Stratford, with her husband, Captain I J . Go'don, N.Z.M.C., who recently returned to Now Zealand as medical officer in chargo of the transiiort Pnkeha, is expected to reach -Stratford this evening. The latter had been on medical duty .in -Wei•linglon for a few days after his return to Now Zealand. Y.W.C.A. Campaign, Great, enthusiasm was evinced at a meeting held a tho Y.AV.C.A. Clubroonis on Saturday. A representative woman from each suburb had been called to meet Mr. 11. D. Bennett and Mr. Cathie. Mr. Bennett outlined tho general plan for the women's pari in the Y.W.C.A. campaign, and expressed his satisfaction at seeing such a lino group of women ready to' lake the duties of leadership in tho campaign to raise funds for the Y.AV.C.A. Miss Birch spoko of the need for extension in hostel and club work of tho Y.AV.C.A. It was agreed the.t she should act as the secretary of the women's part of the campaign, in conjunction with Mr. Bennett and Mr. Catliio It. was planned Unit each of the leaders present, and those who were unable to attend the meeting should gather a group of women to work with tlicni i'm- one week in a house-10-house canvass, to bethat th'o leader in each district should gin on Monday, Juno 23. It was agreed call her group together in preparation for tho eaiivass, to p'nn out their dis-' triet. ..A.meeting was planned to report progress, to. be held next Fiiday at '2..'50 p.m., "ivhen all leaders and groups could lncet-wi'h. Mr. liemiett. At tho conclusion of the meeting Mr Bennett thanked the. ladies .for! their hearty co-operation, and -expressed -his assurance that they would more than fulfil their part. Corporation Ball. For somo years prior, to tho war the AA'ellington City Council stall' held an annual ball, which was regarded as olio of the most enjoyable events of tho year. II is pleasing In learn that tho staff has decided to again hold this function, and it is being anticipated with pleasure by many citizens. The ball will be held on ,1 illy'lo. and the.efforts of a strong committee ensure, that the event will reach that high standard for which it has been ' justly noted in the past,

Domestic Help Problem, • ■ As a contribution to the domestic servant problem iu Yorkshire and' the East .Midlands, the Women's Snb-Comimlloo of the Employment Council for that area bus drawn up a scheme of conditions tor employing domestics on day work. The following recommendations are made:— Day workers to be known, as "household assistants." , .. The working week to. consist of 4m hours, exclusive of 'meal times,' with two meali per day. ' 1 .. Minimum wage for a full weeK, 28. Overtime to'be paid for at "time'am! a quarter"-rate, that is,. Sd. per hour. , "Specific hours to be worked, and periods of leisure to' bo determined by agreement. At the end of four months' satisfactory service wages to be increased 2s. per wees. If a definite uniform o.r overall bo adopted this to be provided by. the employer. ■ - ■ . - - ■ - The Conscientious Ssx, ; ' / ' Are women more conscientious than men? The question is suggested by an experience of the Salvation' Army in'connection with its • emigration ' sciicme, states a writer in the "Daily News." "About 15 per cent.' of : the'emigrants eent by tbo Salvation. Army; before the war," "wo aro told, "wore single women. As far as it is possible to judge, it is probable that in'the future, the' .proportion of .single women transferred''ro Oio Dominions will be considerably greater. It is expected that there will be, opportunities overseas for girls who have been working on. the land during the employed in munition making, or in the various other occupations usually left' to men. The..Army -has 'advanced .£25,000 for the-'payments; of passages -of"single women, of which 90 per 'ceiit; hits been refunded. "In the matter, of repayment of loans tlio women show up better, than men. Married people have refunded 6G per cent., but less than 50 per cent, has been recovered from Single men. This would seem to indicate that women are more faithful in discharging their obligations than men—or that they have profited more through' emigrating." ' "'. Are We Too Soon? - The following letter lias been received from n correspondent, "Look Ahead," relative to the gaiety and expenditure of money upon dress, which she fears is about to carry people off their feet,'in a reaction from tlio gloom and sadness of the past few years. She writes.-.— "Oho views with apprehension the love of pleasiiro and gaiety that our people, notwithstanding the horrors of the last -four years, ai'o displaying in all directions. No ono-wishes'that the nation should remain morbid, and sonked lin sadness, as pleasure taken in moderate (loses is the best tonic that can. be indulged in; but should wc liot bo moderate in our pleasures until we can feel some solid ground -beneath our feet P No one requires to be a deep thinker lo.see how necessary it is for. people to waken up to tlio fact that a very serious time is ahead of us; and only 'common sense and hard thrift will prove our salvation. It' is disheartening at times, to. hear of expensive, balls, and other gaieties,' the'cost of which, will run into hundreds of pounds, while on all sides can be seen, absolute poverty. Little children hungry and in'rags, without even the comfort of a fire to warm their littlo bodies during this' cold weather, and in many cases without the prospect ,of any comfort, with the cost of living so high. Yet we blindly go oil wasting money on pleasures . .that' often in the end creates bitter disappointment to many. Why not let our young people have simple little dances with sandwich suppers, etc., and, let our girls dross simply and inexpensively? Youth requires, no costly adornment to make it.ntlrnrtivo. .If wo must spend our. money let. it be spent'on .niore lasting benefits for the good of our", people, until we recover from tlio- effects of ■ the war. Money is required to rebuild our nation. It should not be used, up mostly in tlio pursuit of pleasure' while so many of the community are in want of tlie necessities of life, and helpless children aro without hope of being well fed and cared for."

The Nursinn Profession in England. The reorganisation of the nursing profession, of which the registration of nurses and the setting up of a college of nursing are essential parts of the machinery, is accompanied with the recognition that the nurse's pay and the purse's working day before the war lyere. quite preposterous, states the "Queen." They followed, notwithstanding, quite naturally upon the circumstances of the reform of nursing after the Crimean war.' Miss Nightingale was able to be fpiitp independent of monetary considerations, and for her every minute not spent in work seemed to bo a minute wasted. She and tho bawl of enthusiasts who carried on her traditions did not renliso or did not: care that work at that pressure was made possible only by a long . preparatory period of . leisure and paid, for by broken health. Few things! are more surprising than the recklessness with which the -conditions of hospital nursing were afranged for the weeding out of .weaklings and allowed to sap the powers of those wlio stood tho test. The system was no doubt acquiesced in by..nurses and sometimes intensified by those who had attained to positions of authority. There is 110 doubt that it deprived us of the services of many women admirably fitted for the profession, and gave the ability to endure hardship an '. unduly high place among.'hospital virtues. .The" system is coming to. an end;, it is-for us ■to see that we neither allow its partial survival nor. replace it by 'expedients: suggested merely by the backward swing .of the pendulum. A nurse's position can ■ never bo, a "soft job," but careful distinction must; be, drawn between avoidable and. necessary..endurance.

Mrs. liollcston has just received a large shipment of Imperial Hair Stain from Jjondoh. This stain is permanent,' harmless to tho scalp and produces a' glossy appearance. Recommended for homo use. Price, Is. Gd. and Bs. (id.; postage lid. extra. Address 25G Lambton Quay — Advt:.

'In one of her marvollous scientific hair treatments Miss Milsom can- do more for tho scalp than a whole year's treatment with electricity or 'vibro. One (IDs. Gd.J or two of these treatments will demise the scalp from impurities, and set it into growing activity. Tho special llair Tonic, as. Gd.. Miss Milsom, 91 AYil1m Street. 'Phone 811—Advt.

Influenza's Enemy—Elcctricit.v! "j\ sure preventative is an Electrical or Hot' Air Bath." said a Swiss doctor. Safeguard yourself, try Massage, Osteopathy, and High Frequency Violet Knys. Both sexes treated by qualified , nurse. "Fridays, 7-9. Mrs. Hullcn,' Dept. D„ Courtenay Place. 'Phono 1047.

Dainty and captivating are our bunches and bouquets of violets—the most ■ fascinating of all- flowers.- Ours are-always fragrant and fresh; Miss Murray,- Viceileal Florist, Willis . Street, Wellington. —Advt. ••

Grey Shirts for Boys for Winter Wear. All-Wool Flannel, 7s; lid. to 12s. Gd, Union Flannel, ss. to (is.'Grl. Geo* Fowlds, Jjtd., Manners Street.—Advt.

No more grinding of teeth with WADE'S WORM FIGS. Price Is. fid.Advt. 1)1? SHELDON'S -GIN PITXS FOR BACKACHE AND THE KIDNEYS. ■ Backache and Kidney Trouble arc only too provalunt nowadays, and, loi sucecsst'ully treat theni, it is necessary to use a special remedy designed-particularly for ill is trouble. Such a remedy is Dr, .Sheldon's Gin Pills for Backache and Ihu Kidneys, which • have. attracted so much attention during tlio past two years, on account of their having relieved and banished bo many cases of this kind. Dr. Sheldon's Gin Pills for Backachcanil the Kidneys are sold at. all chemists and storekeepers in original sealed plitss conlainers at Is. (id., or in large size bottles, 'holding"' more than twice tho quantity, for 2s. Gd—Advt.