SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2985, 24 January 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Leather Waistcoats In Request. Ladies who have' assisted in the making of leather waistcoats for our troops will bo interested to hear that they havo recently been distributed amongst our boys who are in France.' The waistcoats aro very much appreciated by everyone who is fortunate enough to secure one, as tho -following extract from an officer's letter will show: —"Tho celebrated leather waistcoats were issued to-day. I got one. Tho men appreciated them, very much, .and a good many have put them on for keeps —that is, they won't take, them off moro than is absolutely necessary till nest summer. They wear them at stablos and everywhere.' One of tho men, writing from France, says: "As for the leather -waistcoats, they are A.l. The one you gave me I wore right through tho Sommo stunts It was 0.K." A birthday party of much local interest was. given recently at Paekakariki in honour of Miss Phyllis Mildenhall, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .Mildenhall, both of -whom aro widely known and highly-esteemed residents of Packafciriki. A garden party,. attended by a large number of guests, was hold in the grounds in the afternoon, and a most pleasant time was . spent. The gathering was .supplemented by a number of visitors who motored from town, but arrived late owinjr to a breakdown when despending tho Paekakariki Hill., An enjoyable evening was spent,-danc-ing being kept up till a late hour. Mr. F. Sain's orchestra supplied tho music. Miss Mildenhall -was the recipient of many presents, and the large number of well-wishers certainly testified to the young lady's popularity. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Chalmers, of Masterton, .are at present staying at tho Hotel Cecil, ..and will shortly proceed to Foxton. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fanlkner, of Hastings, aro staying at the Empiro Hotel. Mrs. M'Laren, of Masterton, is on a visit-to Wellington. The -workers at tlie Mercer Streot Red Cross depot aro asking for moro old linen for tho hospitals, and also •for face-cloths, -which must bo twelve inches square ,at least. . Mrs. Will Cruickshank and her sis--ter, and Mrs. Oliver Bunny are at tho Oriental Bay Hotel. Mrs..Price, .of Hawke's -Bay, is staying at the Empiro Hotel. Miss Mirrana Batley, of Moawhanga, is visiting. Mrs. J. Myers, Fitzlierberfc Terrace. Tho Red Cross Shop. Committee desires to. acknowledge'.with best tlianks donation's of home-made cakes, etc., from, tho following Mrs. Hauebton, Mrs.'Tuckej, Miss Keith... Mrs.-Voisel-ler, Mrs.'-Parsons,'Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. MacMprran, Mrs. Jack Myers, Mrs. Helyer, Mrs. Phil .Myws, Miss Myers, Jliss D.imant, :Mrs- W. Holloway. • Miss Ewart' is leaving to-day for Fairlio, Tiinaru, wiere she will bo tho ,guest .of Mrs. Gillingliam. , Mrs. ,C. Milward, of -Wanganui, is on -a visit to Wellington. Mrs.JEL M. Goro is visiting Mrs. C. Bennett in Masterton. The following havo sont gifts to tho Rod Cross Depot in Ifercer Street dining tho .present month Pupils of Mara School', Rakaunui,_ pupils of Kilbirnio School, Rakaunui Red Cross Guild, Mrs. KcJjboll, pupils of Muratai School, Tufa-kina, Guild, Mrs. -W. S. lteid, junior candidates G.F.S., pupils of Kakariki School, Taihape branch of British Red Cross, luglcwood Women's Patriotic League, Ladies' Guild (tJpokon'garo), Obingaiti Red Cross Society, Khandallali Bi-anch British Itcd Cross (per Mrsl Dumboll), Carterton Red Cross, Miss France, pupils of Wairoa District School, Huiitervillo Red Cross Guild, MarUgi. Red Cross Workei's, Red -Cross GmTd (Waipawa), Red Cross Branch (Waipukurau), Mrs. Stowe, pupils of .judgeford School, Ladies' Patriotic Guild (Raetihi), Wemen's Patriotic Committee .(Gisbopo), Waipukurau Red Cross Society., Mrs. Tweed, and Mrs. Gorrie. A largo number of cases of - hospital clothing and comforts havo teen received among these consignments —Mr. and Mrs. -Duncan, books; _Mrs. Dixon, books j Red .Cross Guild, Taka.pariui ; per Mrs. Thomson, 1 'parcel clothing; Mrs. J. Johnson, 2 pairs socks; Mrs. Medloy, 3 balaclavas, 12facecloths, ,1 scarf j Wait'ara, i pair .socks, 1 pair mittens, G bags; Kaimata School, 28 pairs socks, 13 pairs .mittens, 11 scarves, 12 .chest protectors, 10 balaclavas; Mrs. Jacob arid Miss Marnoy, socks; Clydo Quay School, soqks; Khandallah Ladies' Patriotic Guild (per. Mrs. Cruriipjj 1C pair.s .socks; per Mrs. Innes Jones, 12 Ipairs socks, balaclavas, .and ..scarves; X..E;S., and Mrs. ; S. AV. Carter, books; Mrs. Hoop and Miss Burton, magazines .and .books; J. .B. Clarkson and Co., -Wellington Magazino Club, Mrs. Herbert (Pongarpa), Mrs. Dawson, Miss Lewis ,and Mrs. Tingey, !.maga : ,zines; 'Mrs. ' .-Easson, balaclava' and mittens; Miss Smj.llbone, members Gills' Friendly Society, scarf, balaclavas," and socks; "No Name," face cloths, Jan.uel, pads, etc.; a Friend, books; Miss Shirtcliffe, balaclavas;per Miss Barlti-op, 2 pairs socks; -patriotic Guild, Hutt, .socks, mufflers, caps and 50 housewives; by post, ! pair socks; Karori Women's National Reserve, 12 pairs socks: Mrs. Calvin (Kilbirnie), books. ■ ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By ArranEeiuent .with Mrs. Rollcston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, n'unlificd. London and Paris.) "S.p."—Vißro .massafje is .one of the best means of durinpr a nei-vous headache or soothing the nems. A course of haii or 'face treatment, as well as giving excellent results to the scalp and complexion, jives to the muscles of tho face form, firmness, solidity and strepgth. Treatments ss. each., 215., ceurse. "Mother."—lf your little daughter's hair is weak and scanty, I certainly advise you to havo it cut; it is nofc necessary to cut it close to the scalp, the American or "basin" crop is suitable and becoming to most children. 'I'd improve the growth and make the hair grow thick and healthy, apply Virginian Sealn Food everv week. Price, fls. (id.; postage 3d. Hairwork of every description at. English prices. Mrs. Rolfoston, 256 Lambtou Quay — Advt. Tho Patho Disc, playing through the medium of a smooth, ball-pointed, unbearable sapphire in lion of the sharppointed ne&dlo, represents tho 'last word in tho faithful reproduction of sound It i 6 unwoarablo and, with ordinary caro, unbreakable. The tone is rich, 'full, !\nd mellow. Any existing Disc Maclcino can be easily fitted with the Patho Sound Box, to enable its oirncr to enjoy the pleasures of tho largest and most artistic repertoiro in tho talking machine world, Catalogues, etc'., Oscnr llcwett and Co., 5G Cuba Streot (just below Bank N.Z.).— Advt. Boys need light-weight underwear these summer' days. Singlets and Knickerdrawers, 2s. lid- to is. 6d., at Geo , Fowlds, Ltd-, Manners Street.—Adyfc