SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 61, 5 December 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Soldiers' Dance. On Saturday evening next, at the Town Hal], a dance is to be held, to which all men visiting tho city from the camps are cordially invited. The dance will bo conducted on the lines of those 30 successfully tendered to departing reinforcomonfo, viz., every man in khaki will be entitled to bring a lady—either a friend or relative. Light refreshments will be available. An endeavour is being inado to secure tho services of the Trentham Band, which provides' such excellent dance music. Distriot Nursing Culld of St. John. The monthly meeting of the Committee of the District Nursing Guild of St. John was held on Monday afternoon at tho residence of Mrs. W. H. S Moorhouse. There were present: Mesdames Moorhouse (presiding), Barclay, Corrigan, Gibbons, Tripe, Misses Ro'bieson and Edmcades (hon. secretary) Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Balcombe-Brown and Pearson. Nurse Walton's report for November stated that eight patients had been registered, seven discharged, two died, and twenty-four were remaining on the register; and 462 visits-had been paid. The resignation of the senior district nurse (Nurse Walton) was received, and accepted with regret. Gifts of clothing, etc., were acknowledged with thanks from Mesdames Moorhouse, Compton, Lissack, Evans, Thompson (Patea), .Palliser, Red Cross Depot. i St. John Ambulance Brigade,

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the St. John Atnbulanco Brigade, held at the depot, there were present: Mr. H. H. Seed (chairman), Mosdames Preston, Tawse, Collett, and Galvin, Miss Essou, Messrs. SMrthur and Cowles. Miss Elvira Peat forwarded,. with great regret, her resignation from the membership of the brigade in consequence of her sister's illness. Mrs. Preston moved, and Mrs. Gaby seconded, that Miss Peat ho requested to reconsider her resignation, and accept leave of absence. This motion was carried unanimously. A letter was received from Lady Jekyll, chairwoman of the St. John Ambulance Warehouse, London, acknowledging receipt of ninety-four cases of goods, and expressing the highest appreciation of the same. The receipts for the month amounted to £2-17 17s. 7d.; the disbursements, £'11 ss. During the month sixty cases of goods, valued at £955 Us., had bccD forwarded to London, Egypt, and Palestine. The secretary reported that the following workers had qualified for voluntary workers' badges: Mrs. W. Wallis, Mrs. Gillman, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Bcthune, Mrs. Stevens, Miss E. B. Edwards. Miss Esson was added to the sub-commit-tee for award of the worker's badge. Mr. Seed moved, and Mr. M'Arthur seconded, tljat in the absence of a quorum having been declared by a general meeting, a quorum for a com- . mittec meeting be seven. This was carried unanimously. It was resolved i that the Brigade Depot be closed for ! Christmas holidays for six weeks, comj mencing Friday, Decombcr 14.

St. Peter's Mission Sale of Work. Yesterday afternoon a sale of work was opened in St. Peter's Mission Hall by Mrs. W. S. Moorhouse. Tho hall had been prettily decorated for the occasion, and the stalls, which had been arranged to the best advantage, made an excellent display of goods of all kinds, including plain and fancy sowing, produce, flowers, sweets, miscellaneous goods, etc. Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour for Mrs. Moorhouse upon her arrival, and they also took their places upon the platform for tho opening ceremony, one of their number presenting Mrs. Moorhouse - with a bouquet of lavender and pink sweet peas fastened with pink ribbons. The Rev. Mr. Watson, in his introductory speech, outlined the object for which the bazaar was held—that of raising funds for enlarging the Mission Hall and oxtending the work, for which there was great need. It was proposed to havo a two-story building with classrooms on the ground floor for Sunday School and other activities, and on the second story to provide accommodation for the parish visitors so that they might bo on the spotjor the furtherance of the work. _ Tb carry out this scheme it was estimated that about £700 would be needed. It was a. work that deserved the loyal support of the whole parish. Mr. Watson further spoke of the splondid work which had been done by the mission workers, and he considered that it had made great strides. Mrs. Moorhouse, in opening the bazaar, complimented the organisers upon the results of thoir work, as seen on the stalls, and hoped that.the money which was needed for the extension of the work would soon bo raised. She was greatly pleaded indeed to 6ee that tho Boy Scout movement had taken root among them, and she was quite sure that such a movement, which was a recent one in that part of the parish, could result in nothing but good. Mr. Ballingor thanked Mrs. Moorhouse for opening the bazaar, and said that he was sure tho money would be forthcoming for such a worthy cause as that of enlarging the scope and activities of St. Peter's Mission. Among the stall-holders were the parish visitors, ill's. Birchell and Miss Dixon, who were in charge of a stall for miscellaneous goods.

I4t last night's meeting of the Board of Directors of the Y.M.C.A. it was unanimously decided to place on record the association's appreciation of the valuable services rendered at the Soldiers' Hostel in Boulcott Street by members of the Y.W.C.A. ANSWERS TO CORESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Rollcston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, Qualified, London and Paris.) "A.Z."—Freckles are due to an irregular* distribution of the pigment-forming cells in tho skin, and their appearance it. caused or exaggerated by exposure to suuli"ht. They may be avoided by the protection that a good face powder provider if applied' after using vanishing cream. Peroxide of hydrogen bleaches the skin, and is sometimes effective in lightening the freckles, but the best and most popular cure is found in "Cremc of Lillies,' which ako has the effect of cleansing lino beautifying the complexion.- Price, 35., posted. "F. 8." (Aslibiirton).—Yes, we make, combings up to any design required. A braidiwt or switch proves most satisfactory. The cost is 2s. 6d. per ounce. All correspondence with addresses enclosed replied to by letter. Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lamblon Quay—Advt. Wedding Announcements. — EeautlTul roses and the choicest of flowers etily are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, SO Willis Street.—Advt.

Cifts for Wounded Soldiers. The matron of the Hospital acknowledges the following gifts for sick and wounded soldiers in the military wards:—Eggs: Lady Liverpool, Mrs. M'Menamin, Mangatainoka schoolchildren, "Englishwoman," Hutt Patriotic Association (weekly supply). Smokes, handkerchiefs, soap, fruit, tooth paste, sweets, faco cloths, socks, etc. (weekly supply). Cigarettes, cake, games, magazines, soap, oranges, apples, 3 dozen each sheets, towels, pillowcases: Soldiers' Comforts Guild. Books, papers, pamphlet?: Mrs. C Hills (Berhampore), Mrs. M'Kay. Bed cloths: St. Hilda's Church. Buns and cakes: N.Z. Natives' Association, Soldier's Comforts Guild, Mrs. Salek, Mrs. Kersley (weekly). Jam: Lady Liverpool. Marmalade: Miss M'Gowan. Flowers: Hutt Patriotic Guild, St. Augustine's Church (Petone), Mrs. Salek, Mrs. Hills (Daniel Street), weekly.- Fruit and cigarettes: Mrs. Rutherford. Sunshades: Mrs. Mestayer. Croquet mallets and balls: Countess of Liverpool's General Fund. Crutches: Artificial Limb Depot (6 pairs),' "Anonymous." Clifton Terrace Hospital: Mrs. Eichelbaum: Cake (weekly). Red Cross Society: Flowers (weekly). Children's Hospital.—Books, flowers, games, and eggs: Wellington College girls. Slippers, coats ■ and frocks: Miss Guthrie ' (Midland Hotel). Toys: Mrs. M'Cosh Clark (Midland. Hotel), Mr. Pringlc, South Free Kindergarten. Cakes: Commercial Travellers' Association. Magazines: Miss Phillips (Wadestown). Flowers: Kiibirnie Habitation, Dr. Bamardo's Young Helpers' League. Books: Miss Nancy Sfcucker (Mangaweka). Scrap book: Little girl (Hutt). Old linen for Fever Hospital: Mrs. Crosby.

Dr. Ada Patterson, medical inspector, of schools, is at present_ visiting schools in the Taranaki district.

The weekly dance of the Sydney Street Soldiers' Club takes place this evening.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell and Mr. Norman H. Mac Donald, of Apia, are visiting Auckland.