NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9156, 23 September 1915, Page 9

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. Mrs and Miss Lawson, of Reefion. leave this week on a visit to Sydney and Melbourne. Mrs K. Dyer and Miss Dyer have returned from" a brief visit to Palmerston North. The, engagement is announced of Lieutenant W. Wilford, of the Trcntham Battalion (Earl of Liverpool's Own), to Miss Noeline Kelling, of Palmerston North. Last Monday Mrs C. Parata entertained a number of Maori guests at her home, in Karori road, the friends aid relatives of the ..iaori Expeditionary Force, some from the South Island and also from the Wairarapa. There were many greetings among friends, who had liot met for some time, Lilt had forgathered to do honour to their soldier brothers. Afternoon tea was served, and a. string band added to the hum of conversation. During the afternoon several of those present made little speeches, all of a patriotic tendency, and some patriotic songs wore sung, and all were much applauded. Before leaving oaoh gtiest was presented by Mrs Parata with a Maori military badge, an interesting memento of a happy reunion. Mrs Porter, the organising secretary for the women's branch of the Natonal Reserve of New Zealand, reports that' the work of forming the women's branches is most encouraging. Enrolling committees are being formed in all"the outlying districts and suburbs of Wellington, and branches started in other centres. Miramar has started with a good enrolling committee, with. Mrs Rowntree as .president, and U,o Mayoress, Mrs Townsend, -honorary president. Kbandallah lias also a very icoeii committee., of which Mrs Twiss_ is head. There hafc'o been many inquiries about tho work, etc., of the- reserve, and during the next week a number of other committees will bo at work.

Miss Simon held a dance last night in St. Anne's Hall, Newtown, for her pupils and friends, which was much enjoyed by all present. Mr A. Trmniings supplied tho music, and a dainty supper was served in the adjoining room. The ladies who acted as chaperones for the occasion were Mesdames Gamble, Duncan, Guise, Mcintosh, and Simon.

At Masterton yesterday (Wednesday) Miss E. J. Ackerman, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Ackerman, of Lansdowne, Masterton, was married to Mr William James Flaws, a popular resident of Masterton. Misses Ivy Youlo (Wellington), Ethel Ackerman, and Phoebe Ackerman were the bridesmaids. The bride was attired in a handsome dress of white silk voile, with the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. ... The committees' at the Town Hall, who have been sending parcels ofsoei:s and other comforts to the men at the front, have received many grateful' letters of acknowledgment for their thoughtfulness and kindness. Captain Thora, of the Field Troop, N.Z.E., writes to the secretary of the Countess of Liverpool Fund, conveying the grateful thanks of himself and members of thp Field Troop, N.Z. Engineers for the thoughtful . gifts of cocks, handkerchiefs, soap, etc. From Lieutenant Hulbert, Signal Troop, N.Z.E., the secrotary has also' received a grateful letter of thanks for the parcels sent. He says also that in issuing parcels (addressed to men who have become casualties), to men of the reinforcements, he thinks h& is anticipating the committees' wishes, and every man of his troop has thus received a parcel. Still another letter, from Major Cunningham (Wellington Infantry), states that the cases of goods duly reached his regiment in good order, and a happy day was spent in opening up and distributing numerous parcels, and any man who missed getting a speciallyaddressed one was soon supplied with a parcel from the number that were over. Thanks were sent on behalf of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the regiment for the muchappreciated gifts. The committees have sent further gifts of socks, .and are busy preparing for the tuck boxes, which they intend to make their Christmas boxes for tho men.

The Young Women's Christian Association is celebrating its anniversary this year by an effort to aid the wound-ed-soldiers' fund. The "Hed Cross Anniversary'' -is to be held under the patronage of Her Excellency, Lady Liverpool, in the concert chamber of the Town Hall at 8 o'clock to-night (Thursday). The programme includes a display by the Hearth Fire Girls, 'iving statuary representing association ideals, and a, unique patriotic demonstration which promises to be very interesting. To augment the funds, all of which are to be devoted to the wounded soldiers' fund, flowers, sweets, and badges will be on sale during the interval.

Hygienic Skin Foods—Miss Jlilsom dtsires every woman to compare her "Cultene" with every other prepafa tion on the market. Those capable of judging would find it contains full strengthening and nourishing qualities, which the skin demands. Price 3s jar. Do you realise that if you live to the age of ninety you 1 ave to carry the same face? It is for you to keep/ it t-oung-looking. Start now. "Cultene Balm" is the preparation for removing dust and dirt without washing so often, prevents redness, keeps the face cool and rested, completely prevents and cures sunburn and freckles, invaluable for motoring, golf and theatres Price 3s 6d jar. Miss Milsom also recommends her Hygienic Face powder. 2s 6d and is 6d box. A skin, food ni powder -lorm. Obtainable iu creme, white, buff and pink shadee to 6uit all skins. Unirwork of every description; combings made up. Shampooing, etc. Miss Milsom (Barnett's Buildings), 94, Willis street, i doors past "Evening Post." 'Phone 814.—Advt.

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 address in the Dominion. Obtainable at Miss Murray's, Vice-Regal Florist, ib, Willis street. . *

SYDAL (WILTON'S Hand Emollient). When your lips are chapped and your cheeks and hands reddened and roughened with the wind rise Sydal, the soothing, softening skin emollient. Sydal is a "wonderful aid to beauty, and costs only 1» 6d a jar. *

Mrs H. Pither ,of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Deller, in Carterton. Mrs <Dr) Finch is staying in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Asher, of Greytown, ore the guest* of Mr and Mrs Parata, Karori road, Wellington. Mrs Asher is a sister of Mrs Parata, and a granddaughter of the famous Maori chief Miliapuku in whose memory a monument was'erected a little while ago near Greytown.

The engagement is announced of Miss Esma'Lcvcstam, formerly of New Zealand, and now residing in Sydney, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold F. Levestam, to Mr Clarence Linden, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Linden, of Sydney. PILLOWS FOR HOSPITAL SHIP. His Excellency the Governor desires to make it known to those contributing towards'the equipment of the hospital shir> that pillow-slips should be twenty inches by.thirty inches which is a stock size, instead of the dimensions previously given. AN AFTERNOON TEA. Yesterday. Miss Dorothea Spinney was the guest of honour at a reception held by the Pioneer Club. Sho was received by the president, Mrs A R Atkinson, who, in welcoming her, spoko of the work Miss Spinney was doing in our midst. The Greek plavs she recited were wonderfully appropriate to the present time m their pathos and tragedy. Miss Spinney replied, thanking the members for their welcome, and, speaking of her work, said it would not he possible without the genius cf Professor Gilbert Murray, who had given them now life by his wonderful verse, bho had first heard ' "Hyppo'litus" read by Sir Oliver Lodge, and had at once conceived the desire to portray these plays for other people, and so began studying and working at them. During the afternoon, the members had a rare treat in the singing of Miss Wilson (who is staying with Mrs W. H. Field), the possessor of a beautiful contralto voice, which she used with fine effect in several songs. Miss Anderson played, and Miss R. Wallace recited. Afternoon tea was served in" the strangers' room, where the tables wore decorated with roses anu hyacinths. In the common room were bowls of crimson rhododendrons and tall vases of japonica, which showed ■up well against tho brown walls of the room. ■ A large number of members assembled to do honour to' their guest. WEDDING AT ST. PETER'S. The marriage took place yesterday at St. Peter's 'Church, Willis street, of Miss Amy Isabel Webb, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Purvis Webb, of Crosby terrace, to Mr W. Flanagan, of the Railway Head Office, son of the late Mr G. Flanagan, of Christ-church. The Rev. Mr Sola officiated, and the service was fully choral, the bride being a member of th& choir. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white charmeuse, with a tunic of Chantilly lace, tho" train was- caught to the shoulder with a., rosette,.., and finished, with a lovers' knot of tulle, and spray of orange blossom. A long tulle veil was worn, and a shower bouquet of white flowers carried. Miss Doris Webb (sister of the bride) was tho chief bridesmaid, and wore a frock of deep pink charmeuse, with hip panniers, and a hat with mob crown of ninon to tone, and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Little Miss Dorothy lnnes was also a bridesmaid, wearing a frock of white muslin and Valenciennes lace, with mob cap finished with pink rosettes. The best man was Mr Baker, of the Railway Office. Mrs Webb, mother of the bride, wore a gown of black satin, relieved with cream lace, and a tongue of purple tulle, wreathed with flowers, and carried a bouquet of deep mauve flowers. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs P. P. Webb held a reception at their home, when a number -of relatives and ohi friends met to offer their good wishes to the bride and bridegroom. Later Mr and Mrs W. Flanagan left on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a travelling- costume of navy serge, with fine white stripe, and navy silk hat finished with touches of pink. Mr Flanagan was the recipient of a dinner service from his fellow-members of the railway staff. SOLDIERS' .ROOM FUND. The lion, treasurer acknowledges the receipt of the following donations: Professor and Mrs D. M. Y. Sommcrville, £2; Mrs Duthie, £1 Is; Mrs Clement Kirk, £1 (per Lady Gibbes); Mrs J. P. Firth, £1; Mr H. Hall, £1; Mrs J. W. Salmond, £1; Miss Crawford, £1; Mrs J. Elliott, £1; Mrs C. H. Mirams, Mrs Tennent, 10s; Mrs Samuel, ss; Mrs Willis, 2s 6d; and the following monthly subscriptions:—Mrs Pomare, £2; Mrs R. B. Rigg, £1 ss; Mrs Brandon, Mrs W. Ferguson, and Mrs Peat, £1 each; Mrs Herdman and Mrs W. D. Houston, 10s each; Mrs D. McLean, Mrs Adamson, Mrs Gill, Mrs Morpeth, and Miss Eagle, 5a each; Mrs L. H. B. Wilson, 4s; Mrs F. W. Clayton and Miss Francis, 2s 6d each. Subscriptions for the soldiers' room fund may be left with Miss Murray, Willis street, who has kindly consented to receive them, as well as Mrs Henry Hall, (treasurer), 70, Hill street. Monthly subscriptions are due on the first oi each month. SUPERFLUOUS HAIE. AN ORDER FOR "RUSMA" COMES FROM LONDON! "Will you please send me. via. 'Frisco or Vancouver, vout preparation 'RUSMA*- for removal of Supeifluous Hair. It has been recommended me by Miss excellent-" Extract from letter from Miss S. K.. Wast Cromwell road, Earl's Court. London. Mrs Hullen will show tlia original of that letter to anyone interested. In all London there is no treatment to equal "Rusma." It is painless, immediate, and a cure is GUARANTEED. Since one lady has written from London, surely YOU will drop me a line asking for details. Write NOW! Mts HiUlen. Beauty Specialist. 'Boulcott strest, Wellington. Dept. -1. * j

COUNTESS OF LIVERPOOL FUND,

The following have been received at the Town. Hall •}—' Mrs Baumgart, 1 pair socks; Rangiotu school children, 3 Balaclavas, 3 pairs mittens; Jean Smallie (Levin), 1 scarf; Miss Olga Levett, '1 pair socks; Miss M. Luke, 2 Balaclavas, 2 pairs socks; Mrs Noel Adams, 0 pairs hand-knitted socks; Rangiotu workers, 12 feeders, 19 bags; by post, small box. bandages; girls of Linton school, 18 face cloths, 1 pair socks; Norsewood ladies patriotic committee, 9 flannel undervests, 8 pairs socks, 10 pairs pyjamas; Pahautanui school, 1 Balaclava and magazines; Mrs Keeling, 1 Balaclava and parcel of books; Mrs Campbell, 1 pair hand-knitted soclss; Mrs J. Seed, 2 pairs socks; Margaret Whvte, 2 pairs hand-knitted socks; Miss Aileen Seed, 1 pair socks, 2 pairs mittens; Miss' Perry, 2 pairs socks; Nora Peters /(To Aro school), 1 pair socks; Mrs Jay, 2 Balaclavas, 1 pair socks; Mrs Grave, 1 pair socks, 1 Balaclava .; Miss Bright, 1 Balaclava; Mrs Rhodes, childVen's clothes; G.F.S, LLodge, New Plymouth (per E. C. Smith), 8 scarves, |5 Balaclavas, 2 cholera belts, 1 pair bed socks, 4 pairs socks; from Christchurch (by pose), 150 pairs bootlaces; Mr Seamen, 1 oair bed socks; Mrs C. Robinson, Sydneystreet, 1 pair hand-knitted socks.: Kelburn Ladies' Presbyterian .Church Guild, 4 surgical socks, 4 pairs .bed socks, 1 Balaclava, 3 pairs mittens, 1 pair slippers, 4 face cloths; Mrs G. Fitzgerald, 4 pairs socks; Mrs Oxley, 5 Balaclavas, 3 pairs mittens; C. -ti. (The Terrace), -■. pair hand-knitted socks; Mrs C. Aplin (junr.), 4 scarvesj children Ist and 2nd standards, 1; handkerchiefs; Mrs Mervyn Gornnge, 3 pairs slippers; Miss A. Forbes, per Miss Brifhtt 1 pair hand-knitted socks; Eastbourne ladies, 9 pairs handknitted socks; • I pair 'ted socks; Miss Pa-terson, 4 Balaclavas; Bliss Jacobs, 7 pairs h.k. socks; Mrs M- Denniston, 1 pair socks, 1 Balaclava; Mrs R.- J. Reid, old linen; Mrs Greenwood (Oriental Bay), 3 shirts, 1 muffler; Miss Kirk, 2 mufflers, 1 pair socks; Mrs Strickland, 5 Balaclavas; Hutt District High School, 12 bags, 2 pairs socks, 2 pairs mittens, and magazines for wounded; Ngairoma Croquet Club, Petone, per Mrs J- G. Castle, 4 pairs bed socks, 7 Balaclavas, 10 pairs ward slippers; Sydney, 1 Balaclava, 1 scarf; Mrs John Grant, 11 bags; Miss Amy Clapham, 1 Balaclava, 2 pairs bed socks; Granity Patriotic Committee, 4 nightingales, 4 sandbags, 1 muffler, 4 pairs bod socks, 1 pair mittens, 4 pairs pyjamas, 15 handkerchiefs; by post, 1 scarf; Mrs Haylock, 5 bags and Balaclava; Mrs Pirio," per W.E., 2 parcels of books and magazines; Mrs Mcrser, 2 pairs socks; Miss Larnach, 2- pairs socks; Miss M. Adams, 1 pair socks; Miss Agnes Scott, 1 pair socks; no name, 4 Balaclavas; Mrs Soper, 1 pair socks; Mrs Harrison, 1 Balaclava, 1 pair slippers, face cloths; Mrs Welch, 1 pair socks, 1 Balaclava; Mrs Cran, 1 pair socks; Mrs Moeller, face cloths; Mis Eamo, cholera belt; Mrs H. P. Wyatt, 4 Balaclavas, 1 scarf; Miss Kate, 1 Balaclava; Jim Heywood, 4 pairs ward slippers; Bob Heyward, 2 pairs ward slippers; Bob Heywood, 1 pair bed socks; I vail Heywood, I pair bed socks; Mrs Macintosh, old linen; C.G.K., 3 Balaclavas; Brenda and Iris Cox, stationery for men at the front; no name, old linen; Mrs Hornsby, 2 parcels of old linen; ladies of Taihape, 12 dozen pairs of socks; Rangataua Ladies' Knitting Guild, per Mrs Sigley, 6 pairs socks, 2 pairs mittens; Miss Robin, 3 pairs socks; no name, parcel of magazines; Granity Patriotic Committee, 1 pair bed socks, 31 handkerchiefs, 23 bags, 12 pillowcases; Kairanga school children, per E. Lynch, 10 face cloths, 2 scarves; Mrs A. B. Miles, 5 Balaclavas; two Wilkes's, 4 pairs socks, 6 handkerchiefs; M.8.R., 6 soldiers' bags, 1 pair socks; no name, 3 Balaclavas, 3 pairs socks; Miss Cook, 5 pairs h.k. socks; Mrs Barltrop, 12 pairs h.k. socks; two Edwards, 2 pairs h.k. socks; Master Christopher Hosking, 1 muffler; Mrs Gill, 4 pairs bed socks; Mrs E. C. Gaisford, 10 pairs socks; Mrs Macdonald, 6 bags; Mrs Anderson, 4 Balajclavas; St. Andrew's Guild, 1 persey, 1 8 Balaclavas, 12 pairs socks, 3 face cloths, -1 pair mittens; Lady Kelburn, 5 pairs h.k. socks; Waimat« Navy League, 2 parcels; Lily Chin. Ting, Canarvon, R. C. Guild, per P. Mc- ! Kenzie, 1| dozen socks, 2 Balaclavas, 3 pairs mittens, pad, and envelopes; Mrs Feltham, 1 pair bed socks; Rangiotu workers, 14 feeders, 6 bags; St. Andrew's Ladies' Guild, 2 overalls, 1 flannel dressing gown; Mrs Blyth. 6 pairs socks: Ormondville Ladies' Patriotic Guild, per E. C. Webb, 3 pairs mittens, 4 shirts, 8 pairs socks, 1 pair bed socks, 6 pillow-cases. 3 tcvels, 1 scarf; Mrs Collett (Neaio), 4 pairs socks, 1 Balaclava ; Miss Nellie Apl ; n (Ngaio), 2 Balaclavas; Miss Darvall (Ngaio), 1 pair socks; Miss S. Brock, 1 scarf: Mrs Morrow, 1 pan socks; Mrs F.herhardt, 5 bundle* books: Phoebe Olsen, 1 pair fiocks; Mrs W. Young's sewinp; guild, 8 slippers, 7 pairs h.-k. socks: Mrs Hamilton, 2 muffler*, 5 Balaclavas, 8 pairs socks; Miss Bisset, 7 Balaclavas; Mra Hamerton, 00 bags; per Mrs Barltrop, 8 Balaclava l ?, 2 pairs socks; Miss Allen, 6 note-books; no name, 6 hags. 1 Balaclava, 1 pair Hicks; Te Ar&, 1 Bal:ic : ].-ivii; M. E. F.. 1 pair h-k. .'"■?k* : no name, 3 Ra'.ic-hivas: Mrs (Lowe, 39 bags; Kelburn LadieV

Presbyterian Guild, 3 surgical socks, 8 pairs bed socks, 1 pair mittens, d Balaclavas, 4 face-cloths; Mrs Wilson, 20 bags and old linen, 8 Balaclavas; Mrs Jay, 3 pairs socks; Miss L. Andrews, 1 pair socks; Mrs Wicks, & Balaclavas; Miss Greenwood, 6 Balaclavas; Mrs E. McKenzie, 1 Balaclava, and 2 pairs socks; Mrs Coffey, 1 Balaclava ; Mrs L. H. Morris, 2 pairs h.-k. socks; Miss C. R. Lewis, 3 pairs h.-k. socks; Mrs H. Cook, 3 pairs socks, 3 iandkerchiefs, 6 tins jam, old linen, 3 tins tobacco, notepaper and envelopes; Mrs W. H. Wallace, 1 scarf; Ruth James, 1 scarf, 1 handkerchief; Mrs Taylor and Miss Beck, 6 Balajlavas, 9 handkerchiefs, 3 dozen jugcovers;' Elsie Petersen, 1 pair h.-k. socks; Mrs Anderson. 2 Balaclavas;. Karori School, per Miss Cooper, 0 scarves, 5 Balaclavas, 7 handkerchiefs, 2 pairs socks, 2 dozen face-cloths; Mrs W G. Reid, 2 Balaclavas; per Mrs C. Earle, 10 Balaclavas; M. H. (Havvera), 2 scarves; M. G. H. (Lower Hutt), 2 scarves; Mrs Fletcher, 1 scarf 2 Balaclavas; Mrs Gooder, 1 Balaclava; Wallaceville Guild, 2 Balaclavas, 1 cholera belt, 2 pairs bed socks, 9 bags, 6 pairs h.-lt, socks, 1 pair mittens; Mrs Leuern, 2 Balaclavas, 2 pairs mittens; A. M. M. 1 pair h.-k. socks; Mrs S. Luke, 3 pairs socks; Miss McGowan, 3 Balaclavas; Mrs A. Kilsbog, 2 pairs h.-k socks; Orona Wharo, 9 pairs socks; Mrs Harrison, 3 pairs socks; Miss Delia Thirkell, 2 Balaclavas, 5 face-cloths; Mrs Kelly (Tokomaru), per Rev. C. Palmer, 2 pairs mittens,»l Balaclava; Mrs D. Lidford, 2 scarves, 3 pairs wristlets; Jessie, Piper, Te Aro School, 1 pair h.-k. socks; Phoebe Olsen, Te Aro School, 1 pair h.-k. socks. MILITARY HOSPITAL GUILD. The lion, sesretary, Miss S. Nathan, acknowledges the following gifts:— Miss A. Phillips, 7 bags; four little girls at the Hutt, 6 pairs bed socks; Hinau School children, per A. E. O'Donnell, 1 doz pillow slips, 1 doz handkerchiefs, 1 Balaclava, 1 scarf; ladies of- Norsewood, 200 sand bags; Matamau Patriotic Committee, 14 mufflers, 2 Balaclavas, 26 face cloths, 4 undervests, 1 pair pyjamas, 3 pairs cuffs, 2 pairs bed socks, 1 jersey; Palmerston North, 209 sand bags; W.C.T.U., Palmerston North, per Mrs Lionel Abraham, 117 sand bags; a mother, 9 feeders,, bandages, and old linen; no name, 2 pairs slippers, 3 Balaclavas, and old linen; St. James's Church, Lower Hutt Ladies' Guild, 2 pairs pyjamas, 2 bags; Mrs C- Lake, 5 pairs bed socks; Miss Price, 18 bags, 2 feeders; Mrs Grant. Akatarawa, 18 bags; Kent terrace Church Women's Guild, 8 flannel nightshirts, 4 suits pyjamas; Mrs W. Scarr (Kilbirnie), bags; no name (Havelock), bags; Mrs Fairless, 6 face cloths; Mrs Hiley, sooks; Mrs Stevens, 6 face- cloths; Mrs Lee Lord, face cloths; Mrs B. Leonard, 13 bags; Mrs Lingard, hospital gifts; Duncan Young, 2 mufflers, 1 pair socks, 2 pairs slippers; Mrs Moore, Makuri, Pahiatua, 33 bags, 18 face cloths; Mrs Whitta, Coonoor, Pahia-/ tua, 9 bags; Mrs Wigg, 60 bags; St. Andrew's Guild, 7 flannel hospital shirts, 2 flannel undervests, 6 shirts; Pupils Rongamai School, Eketa'huna (C. S. Gordon, teacher), 6 pillowcases, II handkerchiefs, 4 eye bandages; Mrs Selwood, 12 face cloths; Wallaceville Guild, 9 bags, 4 cholera belts, 1 Balaclava, 2 scarves, 1 pair socks, 10 roller bandages; Whangamomona (Taranaki), 11 pyjamas, 1 shirt: Mrs D. Fitzherbo'rt (Feilding), 2 pairs socks; Mayoress Patriotic Fund Dannevirke. 3 dozen undershirts, 6i doz shirts, 20 invalid shirts, 3 doz pyjamas, 1 doz bedjackets; per Mrs Ranson, from Patriotic Committee, box containing many bandages, head caps, handkerchiefs, face cloths, old linen, socks, Balaclavas, mufflers, mittens, feeders, bed socks, bags, mazazines and books; Matamau Ladies' Patriotic Committee, 2 Balaclavas, 26 face cloths, 4 undervests, 1 day shirt. 1 pair pyjamas. 3 cuffs, 2 pairs, bed socks, 1 jersey; Hastings Red Cross Workers, 6 dress-

ing gowns, 24 nightingales, 18 flannel shirts,, 50 flannel body belts, 4 pyjamas, 4 pairs slippers, 2 pairs bed socks, 2 pair socks, 6 towels, 18 soldiers' bags. PALMERSTON NOTES. From Our Own Correspondent. September 20. On Saturday last, flowers were again sold for patriotic purposes. Girls with decorated hand-carts, as well as those with baskets, perambulated tho streets selling the choicest flowers available, and another £SO was added to the total. On Friday evening last, Sergeant Horace Cunninghame, who has been invalided back from Gallipoli, was entertained by the staff of Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame, the function being held in the large upstairs showroom. Supper was provided, and a musical programme was given. Sergeant Cunninghame also related some personal experiences at the front, which were very interesting- He was attached to the No. 3 Battery, which is working in conjunction with a regiment of British regulars. This battery contains many -boys from this district, the old "J" Battery of Palmerston being really the basis on which it was built. On Wednesday evening last the drawing of the art union in connection with the motor-car, horse and trap, etc., took place at the Opera House. There was a very large attendance, and Mr C. A. Loughnan made a very fine speech—a recruiting appeal—urging upon the men the great necessity for men and more men, to see this war through to a successful finish. Mrs Frank Dyer, of Wellington, ihas beeii spending a short holiday in Palmerston North. Mrs V. Archer and Miss L. McCrea have been visiting Rotorua. Mrs D. AVilmot, of Stoke, Nelson, was in Palmerston last week. The Misses Barber, of Fitzherbert, have gone to Wellington to see their brother off. A very old resident of this district, Mrs Mary Bennett, died at her homo, "Buckland," Awahuri, on Saturday last. During the present week about 300 men will come into camp here, and they will either be located on the 6bow grounds or the Awapuni racecourse, more probably the latter, as the show grounds are now being prepared for tDe spring show.