SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 38, 8 November 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

W,ed3ing in St. Mary's of the Annols Church. Yesterday afternoon tho marriage took place in St. Alary'a of tho Angels Church Boulcott Street, of Mr. Patrick Anthony Lawlor, second son of Mr. D. It. Lawlor of Cuba Stroct, to Miss Amy Lambert! .youngest (laughter of Mr. arul Airs.' Georgo Lambert, Austin Street. Tho Rev. Father Venning performed tl/e ceremony. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, woro a cream gabardine costumo and black picture hat witli long velvet streamers. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Magdaleno Lawlor, sister of tho bridegroom, was in a buff-coloured costumo with a palo pink hat. The bost man was Mr. C. S. B. Lambert, brother of tlio bride. After the ceremony a reception was lield at Godber's, Cuba Stroot, and in tlio evening the brido and bridegroom left for the. south, tho iformer travelling in a navy bluo costumo and hat to match. Mr. lawlor is a member of the literary staff of tho "New Zealand .Times." Sydney Street Soldiers' Club Darice. The first of the weekly dances which have now been inaugurated by tho committeo of the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club took place /in the club last evening. There was a very good attondanco of soldiers present, and the evening was thoroughly successful. The arrangements ■were earned out on tho same lines as on other occasions, when each dance was given in honour- of a departing reinforcement, and the committee announce themselves as being satisfied with the success of their innovation. Mrs. L. Blnndell was in charge of the tea-room and Mrs. Coleridgo and ' Mrs. Marie of tho dancing arrangements. Mrs. Massey (president) and Miss Coates were among thoso wlio 'were present. Roll of Honour for Nurjes. t The Thames Hospital Board lias established a Toll of honour of Thames nurses who have gone on active service (states "Kai Tiaki"). There was a large gathering of townsfolk to witness the unveiling of the roll, which was placed in tho main entrance of the hospital. .Regret was expressed that Miss Stewart was un. able to attend. Speeches were made pay. ing a high tribute to tho nurses and the noble work they were doing. Sonio 6pcakers took the opportunity of saying that not only tho3e who had gone to the front, but thoso who remained at home were all doing their duty, and of urging that recreation should be provided for tho latter. A new nurses' home is to be built, nnd a tennis court would' be a good addition. ' The roll of honour contained the names of Miss Cora Anderson, now matron of Hovncliurch Hospital i Sisters Mandeno, Hawkins, Eddy, Campbell, and Carruth. ,

Mrs. Alexander, who has tan staying with Mrs. W. F. Massey, has returned to the south. Mrs. Hughes (Pahiatua) aud Miss Roake (Dannevirko) are guests of Mrs. Booth, at "Hawardcn," Carterton. Miss Alexander, whose death in Wanganui took place recently, was the daughter of one of Wanganui'e pioneer settlers, the late Mr. James Alexander, who arrived in New Zealand in 1840, and who spent the greater part of his life in tho Wanganui district. Miss Alexander, being born in Wanganui, had all tho enthusiasm of tho true-born New Zealander for the home of her childhood, and loved to promote tho well-being of the town by every means in her power. For many years Miss Alexander took an active interest in the work of the Hospital, the Orphanage, the Jubilee Home, tho Girls' College, and the Technical School, and to oach of these institutions she has made a handsome bequest. While health permitted, she served on the committees of most of the town's charitable institutions, and ,in recognition of her capable eervice and generous financial assistance- she was accorded the honour of being made a life member. Miss Alexander was beloved by all who knew her /for her kind and sterling character, and the story of her deeds of benevolence will nevor be fully known, as it was carried on from day to day and from year to year, -unostentatiously and quietly.

In tho oourso of a letter published in "Kai Tiaki". (the journal of the Trained Nurses' Association in New Zealand), Sister Mary Collins, who, with Sister Higginson, had been eent to the King George Hospital, writes, after having been transferred from that hospital to one which had been a workhouse for Germane:—"The Germans, make good patients, but are great babies; they don't euem to be able to bear pain like our own boys. I am glad to say their food is just enough, but not ton much. The patients who are well enough must work in the wards, and also in the garden. When their wounds are quite healed they are sent to internment camps. Wβ have room for about 1200, but at present have only 400, ami also eighteen officers. Tho hospital is in Surrey, a most delightful part of England, one hour's ride from London."

The No. 1 N.Z. Stationary Hospital in France has now been increased to 1040 beds, states "Kai Tiaki." Tho matron in charge of the. Expeditionary Force had been ovor on a short visit of inspection, and found that the hospital and the nurses' home was .in every way better than the one vacated at Amiens. It is now so much nearer tho line that mariy more of the New Zealand wounded can be taken in. The house used as a nurses' home is an old residence, rnd can accommodate a etaft of 43. It has a very nico garden, and a lawn at the back which is a great boon to the nurses when off duty. The food and the cooking are good, and .the nurses aro now collecting quite a number of little' extra things for their comfort in the homo.

Those in search of valuable articles at reasonable prices, and also lines of everyday utility, will lie interested to know that arrangements have been made to dispose of (he large quantity of goods remaining from the recent kindergarten fair in a shop on Lambton Quay, kindly provided by Messrs. Kirkcaldio and Stains. The oponing is timed for IM-, day morning, and as there is bound to bun keen deinuud, and tho enle will only last for three or four days, an effort should be made by overy woman to shop on Friday. All the proceeds will go lo the Kindorgarten Building Fund.

The patriotic carnivnl recently held in Cambridge for the Women's Hospital and War Relief Association resulted in about -8750 being raised. The. principal items in tho receipts were .£551 from tho surprise packets, £% 3s. from the afternoon tea stall, JMI 10s. from the concert;, Mi 7s. 7d. from the gift auction, and £U 2s. cash dotations.. In addition to this amount abont XBIO lias been raised for tho same object by the ealo of gift stock.

Woman's greatest asset is her hair; the face, no matter .how sweet, has lost its charm if the hair on forehead nnd temples is scant, dull, or greasv. Any'one, child, mother, or grandmother, can grow hair, aiid good hair. Nothing grows as quiokly in the world as haiy under healthy conditions, and Jiotliing- like it so responds to mild and gentle treatment. Hair is a very sensitive plant, and RTeat harm can be done through ignorance ami the use of this and that indiscriminately. Miss Milsoni hae studied hair and its peculiarities for 16 yenre, and can therefore advise the correct treatment and preparations to use. Write and tlescrilw tho condition of your scalp and hnir. Will bo pleased to reply gratis, giving sound practical advice. Miss Milsom, ■81 Willis Street, opposite Shortt's Wetiiro Theatre. 'Phone 814.—Advt. The value o)' si present Is enhanced by a wise admixture of sentiment, practical ■'aluo, general utility, and beauty of dc- &%&. Theeo essentials combiued give n ciuality of perpetual satiefaction "a lasting fragrance in remembrance. ,. They aro ombodied in."Daisy" Vacuum Cleaners, l'athephones and Records, Knittiii" or Sewing Maobinee, stocked by Oscar Hewctt and Co., 56 Cuba Street (just be low Bank of N..).-Advt.

Gymnastic Display at Worser Bay. During the past winter Die Methodist Church building at Worsor liny has been ■thi! centre of a great deal of nctivity, especially amoiiu the young folk of. the district, so much so, that in sonio weeks tht'i'o has hardly been im evening whon the building has not boon in -use. Ono of tho most successful and popular institutions has been the gymnastic class for tho girls and young ladies of the district, and on Tuesday evening;, beforo an interested gathering of parents and friends, the members gave a display which reflected very great credit on the instructress (Miss .1). Kircher). Marching, dumb-bell, Swedish, and deep breathing exercises iigured on tho programme, ami were entered iutn with vim and precision, both senior and junior members earning hearty applause. During an interval Miss Hall (secretary) read a short report of the work done, mentioning that from a very small beginning the clnss had grown to such proportions that Miss Kirehor found it necessary to divide tho seniors and juniors. The untiring devotion she had displayed in tho work was eulogised in tho report. Thanks were also tendered to Mrs. Moxham, who hnd ected as honorary pinnisto for tho classes, and to those interested who had given assistance with thn preparation of the hall. Both Miss Kircher and Mrs. Moxham were made tho recipients of tokens of appreciation from the members, which were suitably Acknowledged. Tho M.S.G.C. Patriotic Cako Room' thank the following donors for cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Mrs. Smceton, Miss M'lntosh, Miss "Wheeler, Miss Kirkcaldie, Mrs; Hey wood,. Mies Richardson, Mrs. Holmes, Miss Keid, Mi's. Hurst, , Miss M'Mennamin, Mrs. Palmer, Miss Gavin, Miss Chalmers, Mrs. Guvin, Mrs. Isaacs, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Meek, Mrs. I'ulton, "Anonymous," Miss Didsbury, Mm. Ward, Miss Ward, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs G. Findlay, Miss Troup, Miss M'Kellar. The engagement is announced of Miss Eileen Austin, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. >T. A. Austin. "Tβ Ngivio," Waikanae, to Mr. John Harold Kendrick, youngest son of Mr. Walter Kendrick, of Birmingham, England. Tho marriage will tako place on November 22, at Waikanoe. The annual meeting of the Masterton branch of the W.C.T.TJ. was held on Tuesday. Tho reports showed an ineveaso of fifteen in membership during tho year, and that the branch was in a good financial position. Interesting addresses wero delivered by the Bev. R. Inglis, Rev. L. Thompson, and Rev. B. L. Thomas, and a number of musical items were rendered. Only natural that coarse soap, washing soda, and the blue tub should make the hands rough and red on washing day! Use Sydal, and roughness and redness will disappear. Sydal ia a soothing, smoothing, hand emollient—makes the skin whito aad soft. Not a greasy cream, but a fragrant jelly. Get a 2s. jar from your chemist's or etore.—Advt. Brisk demand continues for "NO RUBBING" Laundry Help in Is. packets, also for "Thinker" Brand Writing Tab-lots.-Advt. '