SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3100, 2 June 1917, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

(By ISJoaEN.j

I Surprise Bag Day, Ttio promoceivj of Surprise Bay Day had good reason, to cuugi'.iculalu themselves yesterday over tlio taut tttat Uie sun eJiouu m> brigutly upon their uiiiorprise. lor some reason sunshine opens the hearts aud iwckets of mankind, ami wliun tho object aimed, at combined with it tho element of hazard, as it did yesterday, satisfactory results were quite a foregone conclusion. As a matter of fact tlio sellers of tho Surprise Bags did wonderfully well,' and at one stand, before tho morning was over, something well over £80 was taken. For- months tefprehaud the promoters had been working to ensure targe supplies of bags with i contents to correspond, and on this occasion they were able to continue the sale I into the evening. Some very handsome prizes had beon donated, and they ranged from a chance in a Conliu Estate section art union, and a copper coalscuttle to a packet of shaving soap. People had been very generous in giving to .this cause and assisting it in every way, and a most astonishing variety of articles were give for the bags. Naturally such things as hot-point irons, to say nothing of the coal-scuttle, could not bo tucked away into bags, so that orders were given which the lucky winner would present to the ladies working in the depot in Mr. Harcourt's auction Toora. The different stands in the streets were allotted as follow:—Winder's Corner,' Mrs. Chittendon and Mrs. Daley; Bank of New Zealand corner, Mrs. W. Reid and Mrs Arndt; Boulcott Street, Mrs. Scott; Tost Office, Sirs. Neilson; Courtenay Place, [Mrs. Moran; Kiriccaldie and Stains, Mrs Shepherd; Kelburn Avenue, Sirs. Wiekes; Government Buildings, Miss Evett; Lambton Quay, Mrs. Kennard. Titer* wns a largo number.of assistant sellers, and Messrs. Sfunt, Cottrell very kindly placed their loirios at the disposal of tlie workers. It is not yet known how much wns taken. The amount is to be.forwarded to England for tho benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals there.

N.Z, Nurses' Memorial Fund. The latest additions, to the, New Zealand Nurses' Memorial Fund are Hβ follow:—Mr. C. H. St. Hill (Takapau, H. 8.), .£10; Messrs. Murray. Roberts and Co. (Wellington), JilOO; Mr. E. P Hudson (Motueka) (annual subscription) <C 1 Is.; Mrs. E. P. Hudson (Motueka) (annual subscription), .£1 Is.; Mrs Cuiio (Wellington), 2s. Gd.; Miss Stott (Wellington), J3l. •

St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross. The monthly'meeting of the committee of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Bed Cross Society was held on Thursday,, when several letters of appreciation from England and France were read, and also one from the Undersecretary of. Internal Affairs, acknowledging receipt of .£250 forwarded through his Department to tho St. John AmbtiInnco Association, London, for tho benefit of sick and wounded soldiers returning to Now, Zealand. Tho hon. secretary reported that dm--, ing the month .equipment to the valuo . of .£785 had- been forwarded to England, France, , and Egypt. Three new members were elected to the committee—Miss G Esson, Sir E. 0. Gibbos, and Mr. J. S. Macarthur.

The many friends of Mrs. Phil Bevan (Greymouth) will bo pleased to hear ehe is out again after her severe attack of muscular rheumatism, and lias taken up her residenco at the Waverly Private Hotel for tho winter months.'

A London correspondent of April 20 announces the engagement of Captain B C. Toiinenl, M.D., R.A.M.C, son of the late Bev. E. T. Tenuent, of Martinborougli (N.Z.), to Miss Daisy Skarratt, of 3 Hans Crescent, London, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Charles Carleton Skarratt.

Mies Adelaide Van ■ Starercu hns just made a highly successful appearance its "Carmen," at Liverpool, with the Harri-Ron-Frewin Opera Company, writes a London correspondent of April 20. . She had a very enthusiastic audience, geuuiuoly appreciative of her voice and her dramatic powers. As it happened, the Mienela was Miss Korah d Argel, also formerly of Wellington. Miss Van Staveren is singing at the Aeolian Hall in May at a concert given by, the London. Trio instrumentalists.

At St, Paul's, Knightsbridffe, on April 11, Miss Enid Milnes Burton, late of St. Albans and of Christchurch, daughter of Caiiou H. D., Burton, was married to Captain AVyndharu Torre Torr, D.5.0., M.C., younger son of Canon and Mrs. W. E. Torr, of Cnrlett Park, Chfehire. Canon Torr .officiated, and tlie bride's father gayo her away. The ceremony was a quiet one; there were no bridesmaids, and Captain Harwood Manger was best man.

Hospital Acknowledgments,

Tho marriage took place on April 10, at Christ Church, Heaton, Bolton, of E (Jim). Nixon Westwood (Into New Zealand Engineers) to Miss Marsaret Clare Eliso la Mothe, only daughter of tho J?ev. Frederic la Motho and Mrs. la Mothe, of Heaton Vicarage, Bolton (England).. The ceremony was performed bv the bride's father. "The bridegroom is the youngest son of Mrs. W. T Eid'd of Wanganui (N.Z.). The Wellington South Nursing Division thank all members a.nd friends wlin so generously contributed in money and goods towards the success of their dav (it the Woodward S'treet Red Cross Shop l'Tiday last, which resulted in tho sumof nearly ,£2ll being- forwarded to the depot in the Star Boatshouse, Jervois Quav.

MATTERS OP INTERIST FEOM FAR AND NEAR.

The matron of tlio Tauinani Military Hospital, Lovry Bay, acknowledges with thanks the following gifts:—Bed Cross Shop, .-C2O; Miss' Kennedy, Miss Skerrett, Miss Shirtcliffc, Miss Adams, Mrs. Forgiisson, Miss Wilson, Miss Eathbone, Miss Malono, Miss Grabham, Jlrs. Wilson, JlLss AVilliamson, cakos; Hutt Patriotic Guild, £3; Mrs. H. Johnston, ■£lft; Miss Wilson, Mrs. Birch, Mrs Bott, Miss Medley, jam; Soldiers' Cointorts I'iind, fruit, eggs, and cigarettes; iln. Ward, weekly box of fruit, eggs, cakes, etc.; Sirs. Lowry (Hawke's Bay), ten sacks of vegetables; Nelson ladies, weekly box of fruit and vegetables; Miss Skerrett, Mr. Hoare, Miss Sexton, Mr. Turnbull, "Anonymous/ , papers. Thanks nro due also to the manager of the Commercial Union Assuraiieo Company for allowing parcels for the hospital to be left at that office, and to Sir. Lindsay, who has also helped with parcels, arid in ninny other way 3.

The committee of the Soldiers' Club Sydney Street, will entertain the officers and men of the Twentv-sixth Reinforcements at a social and dance this evening.

A sot of band music of the son" 'Australia Will be There" has been given to the Trontham Camp Band bv "Skipper" Francis, of Fullers' Vaudeville Company Wellington.

Yesterday soino of the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A.— Mrs. Piper (convener),-Mrs. Kinvig, Mrs. Waterhouse, and Mrs. Bray—were in charge of a variety stall at the corner of Boulcott Street and. Willis Street, the proceeds of which are to go to the Y.M.C.A. Trench Comforts Fund. Flowers, sweets, cakes, and varions other attractions were sold, and as a result the sum of a little over .£l2 was realised. This street sale is hold once a month for the benefit of the fund.

This paragraph is to catch the feminine eye of any unfortunate sufferer with superfluous hair on lip or chin. "EUSMA" will sure you the expense and disappointment of many unsuccessful treatments. It may be used in your own bedroom with very little trouble and nc inconvenience. It is swift in its effectspermanent in its results—and modest in its cost. When "EUSMA" is within every lady's reach, why continue to suffer the humiliation that superfluous hair causes? There is no uncertainty about RUSMA —it is a guaranteed cure and may be had on application to Mrs. Huli?r n, n Toi i ot Snecialisf . 3 Courtenay Place Wellington.—Advt.

Sailors' Friend Society. , Mrs. J. W. Black provided the concert tor the men at tho Sailors' Friend Sooiety on Thursday night. Mr. Moore, Missioner, led the competitions, which caused much pleasure. He appealed for any competition from any source that would, brighten w moment. The performers were: Madamo Dempster, the Misses Gawler, Black, and Pickshall, antiMessrs. H. E. Nioholls, F. E. Pope, J. W. Black, and Moss. Madame Dempster and the Misses Gawler and Pickshall wero at the piano. Mr. J. W. Black responded to the vote of thanks. '

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society, Star Boating Club's building, acknowledge donations which have been received during tho past fortnight from the following:—Petone Bed Cross Shop (per Mrs. Garrin), .£52 13s. 2d.; Mrs. Botheran, £1; Jlukanui Bed Cross Society, .£2O tho Ked Cross Shop, Woodward Street (per Mesdames Beilly and Chihnan), jClfiOj Mrs. Dixon, 10s.; Berhampore School; To Aro School; Girls' Club, Bulls; Rongotca Red- Cross Society; Miss Sealer; Mrs. H. H. Woltera Mrs. Briee; Mrs. ;Findlny Martin; Vacuum Oil Co. (per Mr. Jardine), petrol cases; Johnsonvillo Women's National Roserve; Mrs. Clark; Muritai School; Island Bay School; Miss Hnstwick; Otaki St. John Ambulance 1 Brigade- and E-ed Cross Society; Mangapehi Eed Cross Society; Feilding lied Cross Society; Makino Eed Cross Guild; Mrs. G. Oliver; Mnngaweka Red Cross Society; "Anonymous," three parcels.

No woman should be. without a jar of Cultciie Skin Food. .Price, 3s. Good at any time, but best at night before retiring. For the daytime, use Cultene Halm, price Ss. 6d., ' specially recommended- for the outdoor person unprotected against our winter winds. Eapidly absorbed by the skin. It does its work and vanishes. These delightful preparations bear the Milsom seal, and are regis-; tered and copyright; the ingredients nre the best and purest. A complete price list of all preparations will ho posted on application. Hygienic Pace Powders I shades, 2s. 6d. Miss Milsom is qualified to diagnose all cases appertaining to Hair anil Faco. Call or write ro hair work, shampooing, manicuring, faoe massage. All clients taught their own hoino treatment. Miss Milsom, Burnetts' Buildings 91 Willis Street. Telephone, 814Advt.