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Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 88, 12 October 1915, Page 9

row evening at 8 o'clock. The proceeds will be used in aid of sick and wounded soldiers. Members of the committee include Mesdames F. Cooper, F. Richards, J. Windsor, W Smith, S. Hempton. Mrs. M'Vicar will be in the chair, and Miss Blanche Furness is the hon. secretary. The marriage of Miss Nora OsborneGribbs, only daughter of Mr. A. OsborneGibbs, of Goring-street, to Pte. Charles E. Holmes, eldest eon of Mr. R. A. Holmes, of Salamanca-road, took place this morning at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, the Rev. A. IVI. Johnson officiating. Only the immediate relatives of the" bride and bridegroom were present. The, bridegroom belongs to the Bth Reinforcements. A Melbourne writer tells the following quaint story :—lt: — It is amusing how everyone, rich and poor, is devoting all the spare time possible to knitting sox for soldiers. Neither is the industry confined to women. Men are becoming as expert as women. An amusing incident occurred in a train at the time when the Japanese fleet was visiting us. A girl was puzzling away at the heel of a sox. Opposite her sat a little Japanese sailor, obviously interested iv the difficulties she was multiplying for herself at every stitch. At^ last, he could stand it no longer. He leant over, and in broken English said, " You give -""me. I show you!" He seated himself beside her, took the sox, gave the wool a> deft little rip, which unravelled the muddle, and in a trice turned the heel ! A letter from the Falkland Islands throws an interesting sidelight on the naval victory which Sir Doveton Sturdee won over yon Spec's squadron on Bth December last. It seems that a Stockport lady, Mrs. Felton, wife of the manager of a large sheep farm at Fitzroy, East Falkland, was instrumental in considerably helping the British Admiral. When the British squadron was outside Stanley Harbour, Mrs. Felton received information that a portion of the German fleet had come in sight. She immediately sent a maidservant and house-boy to the top of a ridge to look out. "They came flying back," she wi'ites, "to say there were two boats and an auxiliary , cruiser south-west of East Island. I rang up the headquarters of the authorities and told them. I then sent the girl back to the ridge with the boy, • and a notebook and pencil, ' and told her to send us messages of what they were doing. In this way I kept the authorities in touch of all that was moving, and the information was conveyed by wireless to Admiral Sturdee. We can never be too thankful that our fleet was here in time. If the Germans had taken the place it would have taken England months to regain it." In recognition of Mrs. Felton's services the following letter was sent to the Governor of the Islands from the Colonial Office: — "I have the honour to inform you that the Lords of the Admiralty have decided' to present to Mrs. Felton and her niaids pieces of plate, suitably inscribed, in recognition of the services rendered by them to the British squadron on the day of the naval battle off the Falkland Islands. A silver salver for Mrs. Felton and a silver teapot for each of the maids will be sent to you at an early date. The Lords Commis&ioners of the Admiralty have requested that iv presenting these ornaments you "will convey to the recipients an expression of their Lordships' appreciation of tha service which they rendered to His Majesty's Navy in forwarding valuable information to the squadron under Sir Doveton Sturdee on the Bth December, 1914. I should be glad if you would add that as Secretary of State I desire to associate myself fully with their Lordships' expression of appreciation and thanks. — L. Harcourt." CHRISTMAS AT THE WAR A Christmas cake and sweets packed in air-tight tins ready for posting make an ideal gift for the lonely soldier. Godber's, Cuba-street. — Advt. CHAPPED HANDS. If you have chapped hands or lips rub Sydal well in before you retire, next morning wash in warm water and note the result. All chemists and stores Is 6d.— Advt. FAMOUS BRITISH PIANOS= FeW British firms can lobK back oneo long and so honourable a career as the makers of the world's finest pianos— John Broadwood and Sons, Ltd. Founded early in the eighteenth century, this house has maintained its pre-eminence by producing an instrument of sterling quality and of perfect design. Excellent examples of this renowned instrument, as well as of those other noted British pianos — the Sames and. the Collard and CollaTd — are always in stock at Tho Bristol. Payment can be arranged on terms. The Bristol Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington. North Island manager, M. J. Brookes. — Advt. BRICE'S Luncheon and Tea Rooms, Brandonstreet, next Kirkcaldie and Stains, morning and afternoon teas, 3d. Hot meat and fish lunch and teas, 5 to 7.30. Oysters in season. — Advfc. Fragrant Violets; — Large supplies arriving daily. Send your friends an -artistic posie of violets or one of our popular violet boxes, packed and posted to any part of tHe Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Floriste, 36, Willis-street. — &dvfc. THE SERVANT PROBLEM. Tho demand for domostic servants seems incapable of being met. Housework must be done, and the modern housewife wants modern methods. The Daisy Vacuum Cleaner, owing to its simplicity, ease of manipulation, and effectiveness, is ever increasing' in popularity. In many models and at prices to suit all. Easy terms. The first cost is all the cost. Free demonstrations arranged in your own home. Oscar Hewett and Co., 56, Cuba-street (just below Bank N.Z.). 'Phone 520.— Advt. Summer jerseys for little lads : Artifi- j cial silk, in navy, fawn, and white, is lid to 6s 6d. G«o. Fowlds, Ltd., Man- ; ners-street. — Advt. Bycroft's latest dainties for afternoon tea. Bellamy, Hinemoa, Croquet. Try them. All grocers. — Advfc. ' TO MOTHERS. MRS. GALLOWAY, an experienced Certificated Maternity Nurse, ' will be in attendance at the addresses hereunder for the purpose of giving Advice (free) to Mothers on the uses of GLAXO, and on the Care and Feeding of Infants generally : — Mr. Glennie. Brooklyn — Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mr. Castles, Newtown— Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. Castles, Courtenay-place, Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. Dawe, Lower Hutt — Fridays, 10a.ni. to 11 a.m. ' Mr. Williamson, Jackson-street, Petona . — Fridays, 2 p.m to + p.mMr. Gibbs, Chemist, Upper Hutt, on 18th October. . For immediate advice rincr up Glaxo Nurse, Telephone 2125