MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3019, 5 March 1917, Page 3

MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES

NEH ZEIIAND NURSES. By Telegraph-Press Associatiou-Copyriclit (Rec. March 4, 11.15 p.m.) London, March 4. A War Office dispatch mentions the valuable services of the following New Zoaland nurses:—C. Anderson, V. "Bell, Beswiok, Grigor, Haste, A. Mackay, V. M'Lean, J. M'Crac, 7t?euierell, Poplewell, Stuoker, Wilkin, and A. Wood.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn.-Reuter. Mrs. H. Morrison and Mrs. N. James, who motored through to New Plymouth to attend the Agricultural Show, left on their return to Masterton on Friday. Dr, and Mrs. Edgar left Napier on Friday on a visit to the South Island. The marriage took place on January 2, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Wnubledon, of Donald Maogregor Reid, N.Z.F.A., and Miss Elizabeth Barr Fergus. The bridegroom belongs to Milton, and is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reid. The bride is the youngest daughter of the lato Hon. Thomas Fergus and Mrs. Fergus, of Eoyal Terrace, Dunedin.

The number of cases, most of them largo ones, sent out during the months of January and February from the Christchuroh branch of the Red Cross should arouse more than a passing interest. In, January 219/ cases of goods were sent away from the sheds, and in February 135. These make a total of 354 cases for the two months, and include 136 cases of comforts for ■hospitals, abroad, 85 cases of hospital requisites, and 13G of garments, the whole being-valued at about £2876.. In addition to these figures, every week 8 or 10 cases of comforts are sent to Hanmer, and overy few days supplies of cakes, tartlets, fruit, etc., are sent to the military ward of the Christchurch Hospital.

Writing privately to a friend in a letter received by a recent mail, Captain | T, E. Donne, of the High Commissioner's office, London, mentions that Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lauri (Miss May Beattio) had just called, and that Mr. Lauri had obtained tho Christ-church-composed Maori song, "Haere Tonu" (Hoben-Horno) for production in a revue.

Miss Edith Howes, the popular writer of "The Cradle SEfp" and other children's books, who is leaving Gore for Wellington, was entertained by a number of friends in Goro (says an exchange). Reference was made to Miss Howes's work in the southern town,' particularly in connection with her presidency of the Girls' Literary Club, which she ruled with tact and sympathy: On behalf of those pre- 1 sent, two finely-bound volumes wero presented.to the guest of honour. Miss Howes, in hor reply, referred appreciatively to valued friendships made whilo she had been in their midst, and to her friends' kindness in giving her these mementoes. SPECIAL TREATMENTS AT MRS. ROLLESTON'S. For falling hair, dandruff, or premature greyness. Courses of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage, clipping and singeing, and shampooing, One Guinea. For improving the colour and lustre of the hair, Henna Shampooing, 7s. Gd. For improving the growth and preventing the hair falling, Shampooing with friction, 'is. 6d. For strengthening the growth, Clipping and Singeing, Is. Sd. For improving the complexion, removing and preventing wrinkles, eradicating blackheads, Courses of Face Treatments, One Guinea. For the permanent removal of superfluous hair by Electrolysis, per halfhour Treatments, ss. Special Preparations for Hair and Faco Home Treatments. Combings made up, 2s. Gd. oz. Switches, Transformations, Toupees, and every design in hairwork at English prices. Mrs. Kolleston, 256 Lambton Quay.— Advt. "Substantial advance in correct principles" are embodied in PATHEPHONES. No bothering needles to changes-scratch—throw away, but smooth unwearable jewel reproducer, resulting in improved tone production of all music, whether vocal ■ or instrumental. Daily demonstrations free to all, at Oscar Hewett and Co., 56 Cuba Street (just below Bank of N.Z.). Full range of models at reasonable cost, and upwards of 10,000 records to select from — Advt.

Just opened . up—A particularly fine line of Ladies' Heather Mixture Cashmere Hose—Hose that will Tie in demand for the winter Reason. Ladies will show therr wisdom in selecting ,early. Price's StoTe, 54-56 Willis Street. —Advt.'