TO-DAY'S DINNER.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1603, 21 November 1912, Page 2

TO-DAY'S DINNER.

[Speolally written for The Dominion.), THURSDAY. Haricot Soup. Boiled Pickled Pork. Potatoes. Boiled Parsnips. Gooseberry Pudding. Cream. HARICOT SOUP. One pint haricot beans, 1 small carrot, 1 teaspoonful peppercorns, 1 pint of onilk, 2 quarts of water.l large onion, 1 blado of mace, 1 stalk of celery, 1 good teaspoonful of salt. Soak the beans in plenty of cold water over-night, drain, and put them into 2 quarts of cold water. Bring them gently to the boil. Add the onion, mace, celery, peppercorns, and carrot, and simmer until tho beans are tender. Remove thq carrot, rub the beans through a wiro sieve with a wooden spoon, pour back into the saucepan, add the milk and salt, also a little finely minced parsley if liked. FOR TO-MORROW: One Pound Fish. Celery, Gurnet for frying. Apples. Lemon. Rough Puff Pastry. Vice-Regal. This afternoon at I'o'clock at Government House the members of the Victoria League and other societies in Wellington w.ill make a presentation to Lady Islington of an illuminated address in book form, with covers made of New Zealand woods. A Golden Wedding Celebration. Mr. and Mrs. W. Holdsworth, of' Grey Lynn, Auckland, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday. Mr. Holdsworth was born at Lisnaskea, in Ireland, on May 15, 1810, and was married on Novembor 19, 1862. He arrived in Auckland by the ship British Trident on November 3, 1864,' and for several years worked at his trado of carpenter and joiner. In 1872 ho founded the well-known' business of W. Holdsworth and Sons, Ltd., boot manufacturers and importers. Mr. Holdsworth had ten children, eight of whom are living. One of the sons is Mr. W. J. Holdsworth, exMayor of Grey Lynn. There arc 20 gjaitdchiidren. Miss C. Tully (Mangamahoe) is visiting ■Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Fryer arrived in Wellington yesterday from tho south. The engagement is announced (in- the ''Weekly r Press ! ') of Miss T. M'Hardy, eldest daughter of Mr. L. H. M'Hardy, of Napier, to Mr. T. G. Prico,' Takapau; of Miss Lillie Menteith, LL.B., daughter of Mr. Menteith, Reefton, and Dr. Bernard Monson, of ; Hokitika, only son. of Mr. Monson, manager of the U.S.S. C6-> Nelson; and of Miss Effie D. Biiddo, daughter of "the Hon. D. Buddo, M.P., Rangiora, to Mr. T. W. B. Chapman, younger son of Mr. R. W. Chapman, Rcmuera, Auckland. Mrs. Baird (Mastcrton) and the Misses: E. and J. Baird are visiting relatives in Wanganui and New Plymouth, and on their return will take up their residence at their new home, "Solway." Miss Maelaverty and her brother were passengers.by the Mararoa. for the south ou Tuesday. Miss Hilda Chapman is the guest of Mrs. Holdsworth (Dunedin). ■Mrs. Gillies, who has been staying -with :lier sister, Miss Speed, .loft for Hamilton at the beginning'of the week. Among the passengers for New Zealand who travelled by the. now in Melbourne, are the Missss Simpson, Miles (2); Mrs. and Miss Palliser,- Mrs. Holgato, and'. Miss Grady.' ' Mr. and : Mrs. H.. Riley left Wellington yesterday on a, visit to Auokland. j The parish of St. Mark's is losing the services of Mrs. G. T. Bell, who has been an energetic and efficient worker on behalf of some' of the church organisations for nearly a quarter of a century. During this period she has co-operated with others on many occasions to promote tho social and financial dims which are so closely dove-tailed in the operations, of churoh work, and has eben highly commended by the late Rev. R. Coffey and Rev. A. M. Johnson (former vicar of tho parish) for her zealous efforts. Latterly, invitations.have been extended to Mrs. Bell, on behalf of philanthropic, humanitarian, and other bodies to lend a helping hand in the upkeep of certainsecular institutions, and she has therefore decided to retire from active work in tho parish indicated. ■ Tho variableness of Wellington weather is a prime factor in causing roughness of tho slcin. Wind and rain join forces in this fell work by making tho complexion coarse and chapping the hands. The ravages of unseasonable weather may be combated by tho use of Mrs. Holleston's Complexion Creams, which are imported from leading houses in France, England, and America, and sold at 3s. 6d. per jar. "La Cigale'' is a leading French nongreasy Face_ Cream. An English preparation, "Massiene" is a successful complexion beautifier; while for removing blackheads and skin blemishes, the Virginian Massage Cream is also a great favourite. Free advice is given purchasers regarding their complexions. Mrs. R-olleston, 256 ■Lambton Quay (opp. Economic).—Advt. It is every woman's duty to learn the hygiene of the hair -and skin. Thesw days'people age far too rapidly. Miss Milsom's exclusive and up-to-date methods and preparations will win back the worst complexion and restore the. poorest hair to its proper life and energy. To those who possess both, kee.p it so for all time, but obtain the expert knowledge given by Miss Milsom'.and the right preparations and how to' use them. Delightful face massage will remove wrinkles and smoothes coarse skin. "Cultene" Skin Food (reg.) acts like magic for wrinkles. Electrolysis (permanent and painless), Hairdressing taught, Grey.hair restored to natural colour successfully. Shampooing. Manicuring,- Clipping. Just' received from Parisian buyer, beautiful Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair Pads, Personal attention, strictly confidential; Miss Milsora, King's Chambers (opn Stewart, Dawson's), Willis Street, Wellington, Telephone, 811.—Advt. The Rev. William Nicholson, M.A., D.D., LL.D., one of the foremost Methodists in Ireland, died on September 23 at Portrush, Co.' Antrim, at the ago' of sev-enty-six. After a brilliant, career at Trinity College, Dublin, he entered the Methodist ministry in 1861, and travelled tho principal Irish circuits. In 1893 he was olected a member of the Legal Hundred, and on two occasions was vice-presi-dent of the conference. 'In 1895 be became president of the Methodist College, a post- he relinquished in 1908. In' addition to his religious work he was a frequent writer and speaker against Home Rule. ..'.:.-. -TUITION IN MASSAGE.' MRS. CREIGHTON HALE. EVENING CLASSES AT THORNDON. THERE havo been numerous applications from Ladies who wish to take a Course in tho evenings. To meet the needs of such, Mrs. Creighton Hale, tho well-known Massage Specialist, and longest-established 'teacher of Massage in London, has commenced an Evening Class at her Branch in Wellington. She-instructs Ladies;in Scientific Massago of every kind, including General. Swedish, Weir-Mitchell, Electricity, and Swedish Drill. Pupils can join at any timo. Every Lesson on living subject. Cerlifi* cate when proficiont. Author of-the'. "Art' of Massage." ■ Address. 27 May Street, Wellington. Telephone 3226. ,