SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 121, 8 February 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Gifts for Egypt, Tho following letter from the Matron of tho Aotea Convalescent Home, lieliopolis, Cairo, has been received by tho secretary of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas and Red Cross Society, Wellington "I have to thank your society for many cases of gifts. These cases have just arrived and contents are all most welcome. Transport is so difficult that it is now several months since wo had anything ill the way of gift cases from New Zealand. I am returning leaflets so that you can seo what has come to hand so far. If at any time in the future you may bo sending eases I may [ tell you our most urgent needs aro thill shirts—khaki colour for preference —sheets, tea towels, socks, bath towels, pyjamas, etc., as we have very few actual bed patients. Hospital needs, suoh as bed socks, dressing gowns, are not much nso to us—when they aro sent to ns wo send them on to 27th General Hospital, Cairo, where all our Now Zealand sick and wounded are seut first. They always make use of real hospital comforts. Anything in the! way of dried iind tinned fruits, tinned ) moats, milk pastes, ctc., aro always very welcome. Soup packets, barley, groats, etc., we have n good stock of in hand. "When the, New Zealand gift eases arrive at Aotea tho patients all help in the imparking of them, and everyone has much enjoyment in "discovering" all tho good things the folk at home send to them. _ Many are the expressions of appreciation as tho various treasures are unpacked. Your workis truly appreciated by the boys in Egypt and Palestine. Aotea Home is rfllito full now—two hundred—owing to the recent fighting in Palestine. As usual our men have done splendidly. Trusting the need for all the war work you arc now doing may soon bo over." The Friends' Work of Repatriation. "I had a letter only this morning telling me of the wonderful work done ly a niece of mine who has for some months been on duty in Franco under the aegis of the Friends' organisation for the sficcour .oli women and children in the villages devastated by tho enemy (states a writer in the "Sydney Morning Herald"). This girl, before going to the front under the Society of Friends, had trained as a nurse, and for three years had nursed in military hospitals oil this side. She has also learned to drive a motor, and has done much in this way since she went to France in bringing back women and children from the firing line, and in fighting diphtheria, which she herselt afterwards developed, and was to be sent home on furlough. The Friends settlement has done fine work, and the Friends are regarded as angels of succour by the peasants, for whose welfare' thev steadily work. They live almost within the firing line, wherever it chance to be. During the summer they were often obliged to give up sleeping on the lawn of tho hostel, because the Germans made heavy attacks dining tho night." Miss Grace Moncrieff has returned to Wellington from a visit to Australia. ' Dr. Agnes Bennett, who has been in charge of otie of the Scottish Women s Hospital' Units engaged in work among the Serbians, has arrived in Wellington from Sydney. Dr. Bennett is on furlough, having been forced to take a holiday through malaria. The wedding took place at St. Mary's Cathedral, Auckland, last week of Miss Mona Cardon, elder daughter ot ilr. and Mrs. H. Madinson Cardon.Parnoil, to Mr. Donald Mackinnon, of the Waikato, fourth son of Mr. Angus Mackinnon, of Glen Murray, and a member of the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, who was twice wounded at Gallipoli. M| ss Elmn Cardon and Miss Kate Mackinnon were bridesmaids, and Lieutenant Wishart, a. returned soldier, with Mr. Russell Cooper, attended the bridegroom. The Itev. 11. J. Stanton pciformed the ceremony, and Dr. Thomas played tho organ. Among the many striking tributes to the late Dr. Elsie lnglis one by a professional colleague is worth quoting :—' 'I have no hesitation in saying that her prompt action did much to maintain British prestige in the Balkans, for she was there before the British lion had stirred to- action, and remained there when tho action was too late, in the autumn of 1916 1 went out with Dr. lnglis as her administrator to Russia and Rumania, and had therefore personal opportunity of observing those qualities in her which made her a pioneer and n leader. In circumstances of extraordinary difficulty in the Dohrudja she achieved her purpose for the sick and wounded, her determination .and tenacity never faltered, and her unbounded optimism carried her over, obstacles which would have baffled less dauntless minds. Dr. lnglis had tho power of inspiring others to follow her lead, and her sense of justice and generous appreciation gave her a great hold over the respect and affections of the members of her uuit. If ever a woman died for her country slio has done so, after bearing very gallantly her share of the British duty and British responsibility which reaches beyond British shores." ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Q3y Arrangement with Mrs. Rollestou, Hair Physician and Pace Specialist. Qualified, London, Paris, and America.) "N.K."—Once a month, or every six I weeks the hair should bo .•hampooed; this should not, unless for exceptional reasons, be done oftener, as daily brushing will keep the scalp quite clean. Use Calvo Shampoo Powders, fkl. each, ss. doz. "M.K.T."—Psoriasis is a skin affection. Although difficult to mire when chronic, yields to treatment in the earlier stages. If you forward your address I will writo you fully and advise you of the best means of treatment. Consultation and advice gratis. Private rooms for hair treatment, face massage, olectrolysis, shampooing, hairdressing, and manicuring. Hairwork of every description. Best quality English hair nsed. Mrs." Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quav.— Advt. It is important tliat ladies should know the difference between Sydal and "face cream." Sydal is an omollient to bo rubbed into tho eldn. It makes Ihe hands, neck, and arms soft and whito; it is not a. greasy cream, but a soothing, fragrant jelly. A 2s. jar lasts three months. Get some from tho chemist or 6tore.—Advt. BRINGS HAPPINESS TO WOMEN. WHAT would it be worth to have a face free from SUPERFLUOUS HAIR? Think how it would brighten your life, and what charm it would add to your personality. There is a safe and suro remedy in " K U L D A H." It lias brought success to thousands and should benefit you. The divcctious are so simple that a child could understand them. Avoid waste of time and money on so-called cui'c3-Bet the genuine "KULDAH" to-dav. Price 6s. 6(1., from Geo. Mce. Chemist, Lambton Quay, Wellington, and every reliable chemist throughout N.Z. (Postage 3d. cstra.)

Australian Soldiers' Brides. The fact that some 3000 Australian soldiers have married women in the United Kingdom has been communicated to the State Premier by the AgentGeneral in London, states the Sydney '"Daily Telegraph." "A somewhat novel development," writes Sir Charles Wade, in n letter received by Mr. Holmnn, "lias taken, place with regard to Australian soldiers who marry English women whilst on service on this side of the .world, an.d who are anxious for some concession to ho made in tho passage money of tho wives on > the journey to Australia. Under the provision "for nominating immigrants any resident of Now South Wales may, under certain conditions, nominate a person in Great Britain who will receive the benefit of reduction in passage rate on emigrating to.the State: and it is sought bv these soldiers who have so married to brine thwr wives under the operation of this scheme. Literally, nominations do not apply lo soldiers who are over at the front, indefinitely. The immigration officer, however, has applied these provisions in favour of certain soldiers who have afihed for the concession, but, as the question is likely to grow, I should like official confirmation of the Government to this extension of their immigration policy. I am informed that already some 2000 Australians have married women in the United Kingdom, and recently theso marriages have taken place at the rate of 800 per month. In the next year or so. it may h'c reckoned that a substantial number will be claiming concessions in this direction. I shall, therefore. be glad to receive the authority of the Government, to extend this concession of reduced rates for wives of soldiers who marry in this country and desire to make their homes in Australia after the war." slr. Hnlman has cabled to Sir Charles Wade stating that the benefit, of assisted passages mav be extended to tho wive? of soldiers marrying in Great Britain and desiring to make ulieir homes in Australia as suggested. The engagement is announced of Miss Jaiiet Osla Stout, daughter of Sir Robert and Lady Stout, to G'aptaiu Trovor N. llolmden, M.C., 3th Worcestershire .Regiment, son of Mr. H. H. llolmden, Kelburn. Miss Janet Stout has been for ovor three years un the. nursing staff of the Napier Hospital, and is now a qualified nurse, having passed all her examinations with credit Captain Holmden left New Zealand with tho Main Body of tho Ivxpuiitionary Force, served cu Crillipob. and secured a corai.iis-.ton ir the Worcestershire Regiment. F ha; been in Mesopotamia for over two years. He was slightly wounded during tho Kut engagements, and was awarded the Military Cross for special bravery at the battie of Bagdad. At a meeting of the . Mastertori branch.of the W.C.T.TJ. Mrs.'.N. Miller was appointed delegate to the Dominion Convention,' to be held in Timaru. Mrs. Grierson and Mrs. Griffiths have returned to Wellington from a visit to Auckland.

The Australian Red Cross. The Australian Red Cross representatives in France advise that they distributed to soldiers in a four weeks' period 18,000 pairs of socks, 15,697 hospital bags f 5428 Balaclava caps, . BT4B handkerchiefs, 9667. pyjama suits, 40001b. of biscuits, 11.000 tablets of chocolate, 1600 tins 'of sweets, also many cases of milk food, tinned fruits, soups, honey, etc. As many "of . the n'ounded arrive at the hospital without their kit, the Red Cross supply them with toilet requisites, a month s supplyof which included? 2787 hair brushes, C 427 tooth brushes, 5275 face washers, 14,900 pieces of soap. _ Furniture also forms a part of the gifts of the Red Cross, and during the month hospital wards in France were brightened and made comfortable by a supply of lamps, stoves, folding, tables,' serving trays, chairs, and bedside lockers ( while electric torches woro provided for the most forward regimental aid posts, where brighter lights could not be used Gloves, for stretcher-bearers are another item of interest. The games supplied include a thousand packs of playing cards, and 36,400 gramophone needles. "Smokes" include half a million cigarettes for the month. Libraries, portable kinemas, and pianos are going to cheer sick and wounded in the shortening days of the early winter. A staff officer of an Australian division wrote in reference to the coffee stalls recently instituted: "The work done bj? the Australian Red Cross at the A.D.S. at Ypros was spoken highly of by.the men, who were able to participate m hot food dispensed there. Only those who know the conditions under which our men have to work during an offensive such as we were taking part m at Ypres, and the state of physical exhaustion to which men are constantly brought, can realise tho value of sucn an institution as maintained by you during these operations. There is nothing which heartens wounded' men more tlmii to get a hot drink And ft cigarette shortly after having been wounded. Will you therefore accept my best thanks on behalf of those who appreciate the benefits but do not get the opportunity of expressing their gratification ?" Mrs. T. Fitzgerald and her children, who have been visiting Wellington, ieturned to Feilding yesterday. The secretary of tho St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society has received tho following letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Trimble, O.C. bt. John Ambulanco Brigade Hospital, Franco, written on September 30; "I have much pleasure in acknowlodging tho rccoipt of eleven, cuscs of bandages, ctc., which have been forwarded to this hospital through the St. John Warehouse, St. John s Square, London, 8.C., 1 have no words with which to thank you and your committee for this great help, and I shall be glad if you will convey my indebtedn'esß to all concerned. As you are no doubt aware this hospital lias done a magnificent work, and lias undoubtedly built up a very fino reputation, and I say without hesitation that there is no institution in France that has accomplished more, or rendered more assistance to the sick and wounded soldier than that which is under the flag of the Order of St. John. Again let me thank vou and all connected with your committeo for this valuable assistance." Wedding Announcements. — Eeautirul roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, >.0 Willis Street.—Advt. Your Boy's Hat? See our stocks of Men-o'-War, 3s. lid. to 6s. I'd. Boaters, 3s. lid. to 6s. 6d. Panamas, 7s. Gd. to lis. Gd. Soft Straws, 3s.■ 'Id. to 7s, fid. Geo. Fovtlds, Ltd., Manners Street.— ' Advt.