SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 46, 17 November 1917, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Sailors' Day. Yesterday tho streets of Wellington vvero again the scenes of another street campaign, this time for "Sailors' Day." With brilliant sunshine, tho music of (he Trentham Band, gaily decorated stalls placed at different vantage points in tho streets, and the disposal of quantities of flags, quite a festivo air was imparted to tho ordinary business activities of the city, considerably added to by the perambulations of tho "submarine' 1 built by the men of the Royal Navy. At tho stalls, flowers, chinawarc, produce, Chinese merchandise, sewing of all kinds, etc., wero sold, and most of them appeared to meet with a ready sale of their goods. Tho badges and flags particularly wero in much demand and had to be constantly replenished. In charge of Ihe different stalls were the following:— Winder's corner, Miss Partridge; Boycott Street, Miss Evans and the ladies of the Wellington Industrial Association; Bank of New Zealand corner, Mrs. Gibbons and helpers; Kclburn stand, Mrs. Nathan, Mrs, Moorlionso,' and helpers; Post Offico the Navy League Ladies' Auxiliaries and tho Y.M.C.A. Ono or two of t;.o organised associations of women, eu<Vh as the Navy Le.-igue's Ladies' Auxiliary and the Wonvm's National Reserve, were responsib'jO for two or three stalls in different parte of the city, tho former having three and tho latter two stalls. The chinn 1 6tall of tho Navy League workers was particularly attractive, and sold nearly everything. A good monev-mnker was the Chinese stall at tho Bank "f New Zealand corner, at which vegetables and fruit i,f excellent annHty were sold, as well as various Chinese novelties Although Jitted up and stocked l>v Chinese residents of the city, Iho selling r-f tho goods was handed over to Aim. Gibbons and her assistants, by tho wish of the Chinoso _ themselves, who took a keen interest in tho result. Mrs. Cox was general secretary of "Sailors' Day."

Women's Christian Temperance Union. The annual meeting of the Wellington Central Union of tho W.C.T.U. was held yesterday afternoon in tho I.M.C.A. rooms. Mrs. M'Donald occupied tho chair. Tho meeting was well attended. In tho absence of the secretary, Mrs. Evans read tho annual report. Tho superintendents of tho various departments presented their reports. Ihe ofucors elated for tho coming year woro:Mrs. A. B. Atkinson, acting-presidentj Mrs. M'Donald, treasurer; Miss Helyer, recording-secretary; Mrs. Clark, correspondence secretary; Miss Helyer, publicity reporter. The superintendents of dopartments for tho year uro as follow:— White Ribbon, Mrs. Port; Cradle Eoll and L.T.L., Mrs. Remington; Railway boxes, Mrs. Laughton; back-blocks; Mrs. Stevenson; hygiene, Mrs. M'Dofiald.; work among sailors, Mrs. Nimmo; literature, Mrs. Withy; purity, Mrs. Caughley; homo .meetings, Mrs. Evans. Votes of thanks wore passed to the officers and superintendent* 0f'1917. The following ladies wore appointed to take charge of the Y.M.C.A. cake-room on November 28: Mesdames Port, Evans, Clark, Denton, Caughley, Norton, and Stevenson.

Mr! R. H. Hopkins and tho Misses Hopkins, of Auckland, are visiting Wellington, and are staying at tho Hotol Cecil.

Tho St. John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Society Depot, Star Boatine Sheds, wish to acknowledge with thanks donations of money and hospital equipment from the following ;—Bulls Red Cross Society; Hnkanui Red Cross Society; Savago Club, .C 25; Miss Skippen, 2a.; Miss M. E. Ward, M is.;BerhamporoSchool; Hukamti Red Cross Society; Mangnpehi Red Cross Sooiety; Pihama Sewing Guild; Eketalmna Red Cross Society; Nireaha Red Cross Guild; Mnnßawcka Red Cross Societv; New Zealand Patriotic Socioty, Is.; St. John Ambulanco Red Cross Society, Otaki; Porirua Men tal Hospital, JES; Bulls Red Cross Society; Peilding Red Cross Society; Otakoho Red Cross Society; Mrs. Harkins; Mangapohi Red Cross Society, .£3l 19s. 9d.; Kathleen Gaby.

Tho St. John Ambulance Brigado has organised a sale of work at their depot (in lieu of a stall on tho street on Sailors' Day), for Wednesday next. The goods consist principally of children's garments, workbags, and other articles of a useful kind. Afternoon tea will be provided at the nsual price. •

As tho result of their day- at the Wellington Red Cross Shop, an amount of MG was realised by the Spinsters' Club. The various stalls were well supplied with all kinds of attractive and useful articles, and the club has reason to be satisfied with the day's takings, which are for our sick and wounded soldiers.

In connection with" the combined sports and fete held at the Wellington Girls' Gollego yesterday afternoon in aid of patriotic funds an amount of .EKI was made at the sweet stall alone, with spveral small amounts yet to come in. Nearly all the sweets were made at the college, and their excellence was much commented upon.

Next Saturday at tlio Grand _ Opera House STiss Gladys Campbell will givo a "rand revival performance of the musical" pantomimic P'ny " Tll ° Mn « ic Cw P ct '' This gorgeous extravaganza (which secured packed houses when produced a little while hack) is in three acts, and the magnificent scenery, specially painted by Mr. Beck, was a revelation, evoking unstinted praise. The beautiful ballots and dance divertissements, which f eattiro the production, will all bo repeated, and as this is the last performance, intending patrons will be advised to.book their seats early. Mrs. Arthur Duncan and a ladies' committee invite contributions of sweets, and same will bo thankfully received at the Grand Opera House next Saturday morning.

A full port meant a full institute on Thursday night at tho Sailors' Friend Society, when Captain and Mrs. Macfarfune presented a concert programme that appealed to all. The various items were loudly encored. The cornet solos of Mr. L. de I'eek were rendered with much taste, and were redemnnded. Mr. Moore, Missioner, who was in tho chair, again sold the institute jug. in aid of the Sailore'Day Fund, and it realised iM.-os.Gd, The performers were tho Mesdames Maci'arlane, M'Donald, and Peek, and Messrs. Houston, Peek, Ailson, and Captain Macfiirlnne. Madames Macfarlano and MTDonalU were at the piano. For tho complexion you must freo the muscles of the face. This may be a complex statement, but it is tho truth. Starved muscles mean a withered skin. To a woman a clear, smooth, fresh, healthy complexion means everything. Miss Milsmn's scientific outGt for the face should ho 011 every toilet table, and tho treatmont instructions that go with same are so simple and rapid, and results so pleasing, that all exclaim; "Fancy not trying this before!" Outfit includes Cultono Skin Food (35.), applied nightly; Cultono' Balm (3s. Gil.), applied daily—a faco muscle food. Makes Iho skin look clear and goo(l, prevents blackheads, largo redness, coarsenc6s, anil wrinkles. Miss Milsoni guarantees, all preparations positively discourago growth 011 fßce. fiuet faco often with Antiseptic Hygienic Faco Powder, four shndes (2s. fid.), no better pondrc known. Lip Food (2s. Gd.), keeps lips smooth and freo from chaps; does not wipe off. Miss Milsom, opposite Shortt's Picture Theatre, 91 Willis Street. 'Phono 814 — A<kt. Far itrffote: (font! wotK r.tng Thane S4OSI, or wxili fa Miss Joel's,. 70 Mjuhuhs Itasst Wadrtiiiff bmiqimfe, wrgitlalSi nronses, liaalwta, oto;,. axMuter in (tlKiicßsb dowers in Win latest dbsijfjiK Now Kuod'y, bwutfiM Hbhh a£' Crash: v.imlbfa„ panted for posting, fo any parf of tllfl Btmumcai!. from 2S-:. upwaulkr-ixto.

Y.W.C.A. Notes. txaiiiiiig- 6ohool for secretaries of the Young Women's Christian Association will bo hold in Sydney, beginning about the end of March. The theoretical course, which will occupy the first three months, will include lectures oil Bible -and missions, Church history and apologetics, social study, current movements and the history, policy, and administration of the Y.W.C.A. Tho course will provide much of the practical teaching and inspiration f.hnt is essential for intending secretaries of tho Y.W.C.A. Voluntary workers in association and CliUTch activities have also found similar classes of great value. In voluntary sorvico tho day of tho unskilled and unprepared helper is fast passing away. Her work will bo more or less ineffectual and disappointing if she docs not wholeheartedly study in tho interest of her chosen servico. A' "social" will be held ■ at vhe Y.W.C.A., Herbert Street, this evening at 8 o'clock, when soldiers will be warmly welcomed. An opportunity will bo given to girl members and soldier friends to join in tho games that form part of a well-arranged and entertaining programme. This "social" will be the last of a series which have been held on the third Saturday in the month since the winter began. Now plans aro being inaugurated whereby it is expected many men in camp away from their own homes will bo nble to spend bright social evenings at tlie Y.W.C.A. during tho summer rffonths. .Committees aro at present making plans to this end, which will come into effect in December. Tho "socials" so far have been a' great success, and much appreciation has been expressed-by tho men of the good times that they have had. The Rev. B. Eutson will bo tho speaker at tho Y.W.C.A. service to-morrow afternoon nt 4.15 in tho club-rooms, Fowlds's Buildings, Herbert Street. Members are asked to bring their friends, especially those who are strangers in ' the city. An opportunity for introducing them to frijends will bo given nt tho strangers' tea following' tho service. Before leaving for Wellington tho Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes, M.P. for Ellesmere, who has 'undertaken tho duties of Red Cross Commissioner for New Zealand in Great Britain, was entertained by the local branch of the Red Cross Committee on' Thursday laftornoon .(states tho Christchuroh "Pros 9"). Biting winds of winter play havoo with the complexion and tho hands. But if you uso Sydal, your face, nock, and arms will be as soft and white as ever. Sydal isl splendid—not a greasy oroatu, but a sweet-smelling emollient which soothes and smoothes the skin. Get a 2s. jaf from any chomist's or store—Advt.