SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 49, 21 November 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Decoration for a Woman Doctor, Dr. Prances Ivens, who has been in charge of one of the Scottish Women's Hospital Units, and who lias been working indefatigably since tho opening of lite hospital at Royaumont in 19M, has been awarded the Grose of the Legion of Honour, the highest honour that a woman can receive. Dr. Ivens was (accordiiis to news just received by Mrs. Abbott, at present visiting Sydney on bolmlf of the Scottish Hospital Units), unexpectedly summoned to the Hotel Astoria, in Paris, and Micro M. Painlove, tho French Premier (at that moment) decorated her. Dr. Ivens has Binco been asked to open another hospital at Soissons, much nearer the firing line. India's Red Cross Day. .Stimulated by the successful efforts of the United Kingdom and Dominions' eollections, Lady Chelmsford's "Our Day" preparations for December ]2, supported by provincial Governors, Lieutenant-Gov-ernors. and Commissioners, with powerful committees, are proceeding apaoo throughout India .and Burma, states the Indian correspondent cf ths Sydney ''Telegraph." Functions will be hold throughout the- entirn country, as the Viceroy has declared December 12 a public holiday. Hor Majesty Queen Mary has sent out a number of gifts through the Secretary of State for lucky-bags in the provinces. The Nizam of Hyderabad linn already given this Vicereine one lakh of rupees, Hin Maharajah Holkar of Indore half a lakh, and tho Maharajah of .Tipur, quarter of a lakh. Soth Sukhlall of Kamßiii, bunker, of Calcutta, has defrayed the cost of 10,000,000 Union Jack buttonholes flogs from England, and another Calcutta citizen, Mr. 73. Borooah, lias paid for the cost of 3,000,000 postal seals, now being eold by the Postal Department Officers of the Army are takimj an active part in arranging' military (lisplayu, nnd the Calcutta and Bombay Turf Clubs are giving the proceeds of special raco days. The arrangements include elephant and motor-car prwjesRion*. Native Slate* are joining keenly hi (he schemes, and remarkable public interest has been aroused in tho towns and rural districts. Tennis Tournament. The field foto in connection with "Our Sailors' Fund," which is to be held on Saturday next on , tho Wellington College grounds, promises to he most successful. Given a fine day there should be a large gathering: of the public, who will find much to interest and attract. There will bo cricket, tennis, croquet, putting competitions, side-shows, spinnery displays, afternoon tea, etc.. a band, and other attractions. As tho day is for tho benefit of the sailors of the Navy and mercantile service, the nppcnl should bo the means of adding a considerable sum to an object ivhich is so deserving. In connection with Ihc tennis tournament: all entrants ara asked to be on tlio grounds by ha.lf-pßst one at the latest.

The Commandant at Tronthpni Camp acknowledges with thanks receipt of tho following gifts:—From hon. treasurer, Wellington Centre Amateur Swimming Association, donation of ,£2 2s. to Trentham Camp Band Fund; from Mrs. .T. D. Gray, secretary Victoria League, framedpicture poster.

Next ]i>idajr tho Wadestown Women's National Reserve will bo in charge of the Wellington Bed Cross Shop, and they will hnvo a full supply of saleable produce, home-mndo cakes, jama, and jiiekles. A good deal of money is in hand, and it is expocted that with tho help of the regular buyers of tho shop tho sum at ihe end of tho day will bo a largo one. There will bo no'raffles in tho room. Homo-made enkes will be all guaranteed and of tho best, and those who desire to help the Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund will bo heartily welcomed as purchasers. Miss Cooper and Misg Moss will have their iisunl display of flowers, including roses, which at the present time are very beautiful. During tho months tho 6hop has been running this stall has handed in over 4:570. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss arc to bo congratulated on their patriotic effort, which is of such benefit to the Red Cross Fund.

Last week the ladies and girls attending the Palmorston North Technical School in connection with the .dressmaking classes gave an evening in honour of Mts. Tabor, their instructress, who is shortly leaving Palmerston Norlh to live in Wellington. During the craning Mrs. Tabor was presented with.several pieces of plate, comprising a teapot, entree dish, and a pair of vases, each bearinij the inscription: "Presented to Mrs. Talwr by the ladies nnd girls attending the dressmaking classes." Mr. 1 ,, . D. Opic, director, in making the presentation, alluded to the loss the school was sustaining in Mrs. Tabor's departure and her unfailing courtesy nnd kindness. He also spoko of the largo number of pupils attending her olasses, and wished Mrs. Tabor success and happiness in the future. Mrs. Poynton replied for Mrs. Tabor. Supper and cheors for Mrs. Tabor brought to an ond a very pleasant evening.

Winifred Emery, wife of Cyril Maude, two years ago cancelled her London theatrical engagements and went to France as a Red Cross nurse. To-day. together with Lady Dorothy Manners and tho daughter of the Countess of Warwick, she is the foremost official and ono of tlie threo heads of that department at the front. She is also an unfailing organiser of theatrical entertainments for convalescent soldiers. The secretary of the Military Hospital Committee, Featherston (Mrs'. Q. Donald), acknowledges with thanks tho following donations for the month of October :—Napier Red Cross, £tf; Masterton Red Cross, £\; Mrs. John Martin, eggs; Martinborough Red Cross, cakes; Pahiatua, box of comforts; Hospital Committee provided cakes, poultry, four invalid couches. Mrs. Ann Smith, mother of Mr. W. J. Smith Victoria Street, Lower Hult, was 101 years old yesterday. Her ambition was to outlivo her great-grandfather, who lived to 101 years. For the complexion you must feed the muscles of tho face. Thi6 may bo a complex statement, but it is the truth. Starved muscles mean a withered skin. To n woman a clear, smooth, fresh, healthy complexion means everything. Miss Milsnm's scientific outfit for the face should bo on every toilet table, and tho treatment instructions that go with same are so simple and rapid, and results so pleasing, that all exclaim: "Fancy not trying this before!" Outfit includes Cultcne Skin Food (35.), applied nightly; Cnltene Balm (3s. Gd.), applied daily—a face musclo food. Makes the skin look clear and good, prevents blackheads, largo pores, redness, coarseness, and wrinkles. Miss Milsom guarantees all preparations positively discourauo growth on face. Dust face often with Antiseptic Hygienic Face Powder, all shades (2s. Gd.), no better poudre known. Lip Food (2s. Gd.), keeps lips smooth nnd free from chaps; does not wipe off. Miss Milsom, opposite Shortt's Picturo Theatre, 04 Willis Street. 'Phone 814.Advt. Wedding Announcements. — ]!nautlful roses and tho choicest of flowers only are used whon designing wedding banquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, ,':(! Willis Street.—Advt.

Greek King's Desire fo Wed. The prospects of a matrimonial alliance for King Alexander nro being widely discussed,. and have become an affair of State. Since ho ascended tho throne and Greece- joined the Entente, tho view has been held that the marriage of the young lung with a princess of one of the Entente countries would be more in the interests of Greece than a private alliance. King Alexander has made- it known, however, that ho did not approve this view, his desire being to marry a young Greek woman of high character, the daughter of a court official. This desire is arousing objections, for reasons of State, while the alliance proposed for siicb reasons is encountering the personal objection of the King. Tiie issue thus remains open, as to whether the decision will conform with what arc considered the State's interests or with the private inclinations of the monarch.—New York "Evening Post." Captain and Mrs. PickaTd-Hawkins have arrived in Wellington from Napier. Mrs. D. Laing (Napier) is visiting Oamaru. Dr. and Mrs. Simpson have returned to Chrislchiii'ch from Wellington. The wedding took place last week in St. Mary's Church, Timaru, of Miss Runa Ga,bites(, youngest daughter of Mrs. Gabites, Le Crcn Street, Timaru, to Captain A. N. Oakcy, M.C., N.Z.E., officer in command of the South Canterbury District. The bride, who was givcil away by Mr. A. N. Gabitcs, was attended by Miss Clatworthy as bridesmaid and two little flower girls. Lieut. De Grut was best man. A reception was subsequently held at the residence of tho bride's mother, and later Captain and Mrs. Oakey left for the south. The death occurred early this week of Miss Elsie Francis Andrew, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. ,T. Andrew/of Mackay Street, Wanganui East, and sister of Sergeant Loslio Andrew, V.C. For some time past Miss Andrew, who waft 23 years of age, hnd not been in robust health, and sho passed away in her sleep. Miss Andrew was at one time engaged as-a teacher at tho Brunswick School, but she. relinquished her duties on account of failing health.

The committee of the Patriotic Cako Room thanks tho following donors of cakes, subscriptions, etc.:—Meedames Smitten. Meek, Campbell, Holmes, Palmer, Heywood, Hurst, Richardson, Isaacs, J. Findlay, A. Williams, Gavin, "Anonymous," and tho Misses Wheeler (2), Didsbiiry, Chalmers, M'Menamon, Sidey, M'Knllar, von Dadelszen, Richardson, Afacintoeh.