WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16142, 21 February 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

♦ Matter for publication in this column should be addressed to the Lady Editor, and should be fully authenticated. The Bon. J. C. Clapcott and Mrs Clapcott (Fiji) have returned from

Donedin. They are staying at Warner's. • Mr and Mrs Hector Smith (Hawke's Bay) left for Mt. Cook yesterday, after a short stay in Christehurch. Mr and Mrs F. H. Richmond (Nelson) are visiting Christchurcli. Miss Hay (Dunedin) is visiting Christchurcli. Mr and Mrs Sarill OYeiiingion) arrived in Christchurch ye6terday from Hanmer, where they have been for a short holiday. Australian visitors at present in Christchurch include: Mr and Mrs Pizzcy (Melbourne), and Mr and Miss Futter South Wales), and Mr and Mrs McLarly (Perth, W.A.). Mr and Mrs Louis Maddison (Methven) are in town. Word of Mrs F. H. Pyne and ncf daughters contained in the letter of a Rangiora soldier to his people conveys the intelligence that all are at Walton-on-Thanies. Two of the Misses Pyne •are nursing, one is going to school, while another helps Mrs Pyne in her visits to the hospitals, to which they bring reading material, fruit, etc., from the War Contingent .association. Mrs Pyne has taken a house in Walton for the winter. Mrs M. L. Reading left by last night's boat for Wellington, where she will spend a few days, staying at the Rojvil Oak. Mosdames T. R. Leithead, L. B. Evans, and J. H. Crawshaw (Kaiapoi), left by the second express yesterday on a holiday visit to Timaru. Miss F. W a in, who for the past six months has been in the office of the Department of Agriculture at Christchurch, -was latelv transferred to the staff of the biologist of the Central Development Farm. Weraroa. Prior to her departure Miss Wain -was the recipient of a presentation from her fel-low-officers in the Agricultural Department. Mr Mafcpherson, who made.the presentation, referred in eulogistic terms to Miss Wain's capabilities, and wished her all success in her new sphere of duties. Even children can do their ''little bit" in connexion with the war. The example of May Hickinbotham of New Brighton, a girl of 12 years of age, is to be thoroughly commended. Her father is away somewhere in the North Sea in the motor-boat patrol, and this daughter of one of the Empire's seamen makes a point of collecting all the magazines and books that she can from neighbours and friends. These are parcolled up and sent in periodically to the local patriotic organisations. Mrs Murray, who was a resident of Mount Sotners for upwards of 40 years, recently left the' district to reside in Timaru. Prior to her departure, she was the recipient of a substantial cheque from her Mount Somers friends. Miss Murray was also presented with a gold' brooch. Mrs W. J. Carleton, who is shortly leaving the district, was recently met by the members of the Red Cross Committee, of which she acted as treasurer for some time, and presented with a pair of silver vases and an autograph book. _ The Woolston Habitation of tho Young Helpers' League was entertained recently by Miss Kent at her residence, "Radley." The opening of the moneyboxes resulted in the sum pf'£o 4s od for the half-year. Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, a very pleasant afternoon was spent. A dainty tea was partaken of before the children dispersed. There died at Kaikoura on Tuesday night, as a result of injuries received in a fall from a trap, Mrs McGregor, widow of tile late Rev. William. McGregor, formerly Presbyterian minister at Ivaiapoi, and afterwards schoolmaster at Amberley. She leaves one daughter (Mrs J. Parsons Taylor) and two sons — Messrs James McGregor (Mount Linton, Southland) and J. J. McGregor (Greenbarn, Kaikoura). The deceased had been a resident of the district for about twenty years. The death is announced of Mrs E. L. Redmond, of Oriental terrace, .Wellington, aged 77 years. Mrs Redmond, with her late husband, arrived in New Zealand fifty years ago, and had her share of the vicissitudes of early colonial life. She leaves a family of three, namely, Messrs G. and J. C. Redmond, of the Chief and General Post Office staff respectively, and Mrs Finlay, wife of Mr J. :B. Finlay. of Day's Bay. The late Mrs Redmond was a direct descendant of the Right Hon. Fleming, Baron of Slane, in the County of Meath —a barony created bv King Edward 111. The surname came from Flanders, from one Michael le Fleming, who was related to Baldwin. Earl of Flanders. In later times one of the line was created Earl of Wigton by King James VI. of Scotland. Interesting documents lefb by Mrs Redmond to her sons prove this descent, and give details as to tho doings of the family in peace and war. The death is announced of Mrs Shalders. of Northcote, wife of Mr Alfred Barcham Shalders (formerly of the -well-known firm of Messrs ~McMasters and Shalders, of Queen street, Auckland). The deceased lady was the daughter of the late Mr Noil' Lloyd; of Ponsonbv, and was an old colonist, having arrived from Greenock, Scotland, with her parents when two years of age. She was a keen church -worker in connexion with the Auckland Tabernacle. She is survived by her husband and only daughter, Miss Shalders. HOME TREATMENT FOR THE HAIR. Falling hair, premature baldness, grevness, and hair that is faded, lifeless and scanty, may to a great extent bo accounted for by the presence of Seborrhea in the aealj), which is really a form of dandruff,, causing very often considerable irritation. There are also various other causes which may bo diagnosed by the microscopical examination of recent combings or an examination of the scalp. Most successful results been obtained by all who haTo used MRS ROLLES TON'S preparations for Hair Treatment. Her experience in treating diseases of tho scalp is based on sound medical training and knowledge acquired in England, America, and the principal centres in Europe. A three months' course of home treatment, if carried out according to instructions, never fails to produce a re-growth of healthy, luxuriant hair. An improvement wall be noticeably after a few treatments. Cost of preparation, 16s 6d. Postage Is. MRS ROLLESTOJf, Dominion .Buildings, Cathedral square. 6

WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE

A pleasant little function took place at the residence of Mrs Archer, in Fandalton,- yesterday afternoon, when the Fendalton branch of the "Women's National Reserve entertained the wives and mothers of soldiers belonging to that district. Mrs Beauchamp Lane introduced Mrs "William Wood, president of the Reserve, who made a little speech in which she told the mothers that medals were being issued to them, and might b"e secured by applying to tho Women's National Reserve giving the number of their soil's regiment. Mr 0. T. J. Alpers made a very eloquent speech, in which he dealt with, the patriotism of the women and their great work for the Empire in her time of need. Mrs Lane, who has charge of the Feudalton branch, thanked Mrs Wood and Mr Alpers for their speeches, and subsequently a delicious afternoon tea was enjoyed by the guests. A CRETONNE SUNSHADE. Cretonne sunshades, now popular, especially for beach and country use, may easily be made at home- A yard and a half of 50-inch wide material will be required. First remove the original cover and undo the 6titching of two seams, thereby providing a pattern for the gores. This should be traced and cut out in paper, as it will bo easier to cut by. Great- care must be taken to have this, the exact size and shape of the original, as on this chiefly depends success. In cutting out, the material should be left folded with selvedges together,, and the base of the pattern should be placed alternately to and away from the fold, thus avoiding waste. Then tack tho eight gores together, keeping the edges even, and machine, making a French seam, and keeping the stitching as near the edge as possible. Make a narrow hem round the outside, and it will then be ready to slip on tho frame. Secure each point to tho end of a rib with strong cotton, and catch again at the middle joint to keep in place. A rosette at the base will provide a. neat finish, and you will have the satisfaction of a practically new sunshade at small cost. A contrasting border may easily be added by cutting gores four or five inches shorter and joining on a band of corresponding width before tacking them together. Half a yard of material will oe sufficient for border. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. To Can Tomatoes. —Pave ready a number of tins with tight-fitting lids, fe'ct them to heat without wetting the interior in a receptable of boiling water; a kerosene tin cut tho long "way answers this purpose. Skin the tomatoes by pouring boiling water over them. Then put 41b of tomatoes into a preserving pan, together with a teaspoonful of sugar, a teaspoonful of salt, and a piece of butter as big as half a walnut. Let these simmer for about ten minutes, then pour scalding; hot into tho tins, fill up with the hot juice, and put on the lid immediately. Run melted scaling wax over the crevice of tho lid. It is easier to manage a small |

quantity at a time —41b answers admirably. Tomatoes thus preserved will keep for over twelve monhts.