WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16155, 8 March 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Matter for publication in this column should be addressed to the Lady Editor, and should bo fully authenticated. Mrs E. E. Keep, Miss Keep, and Mis Bullivaht (Melbourne) are staying a the United Service Hotel. • Mrs and Miss Marlyn (Melbourne went South yesterday, after a shot stay in Christcliurch. Mr and Mrs Fraser (Gisborne) are i town. A gathering in connexion with th cradle roll of the Women's Christia Temperaucc Union, was held in th Gardens, 011 "Wednesday afternoon. - • large number of mothers with babie and young children attended, and paper on the care of the mother an child was read by Mrs Sandston. Aftei noon tea was served, and eight name were added to the roll. Mrs Algar Williams has returnei from her visit to the North Island. Miss Amy Kane (Wellington) is stay ing in Christchurch, on her way iron the South. Mr and Mrs F. Lusty, senr., of Rich mond, -Nelson, attained the fiftietl anniversary of their marriage oil Tucs day. For the first eight years of thei married life Mr and Mrs Lusty residei at Collingwood, and for the past 4: years they have lived at Richmond. Fo over 2iJ years they have resided at Am berley Hill, at which homestead were married half a century ugo. 0 their family of eleven ten are now liv irg. _ The" celebration of the goldei ivedding was attended by all the sur viving members of the family, exeep' Rifleman Ben Lusty, who is absent or active service. TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs Rolleeton, Hau Physician, Specialist in Electrolysis, anc Face Treatments. Qualified London, Paris and America. Correspondence replied t< privately and confidentially by post, 03 through this column on all mailers pertaining to the care of the hair and complcrcion, Advice is aleo given gTatis on the treatment of the following: — Falling Hair Premature Greyneae Faded or Lifelces Hair Baldness Dandruff and Scborrhrea Alopecia Arc-ata JBald Patches) Electrolysis (permanent removal of superfluous Hair) Complexion Treatment Blackheads (Acne) , Freckles and Tan Premature Wrinkles Care of Hair Combings Value of Transformations, Toupeefl, and Switches Treatment of Children's Hair W Tlfrt MRS ROLLESTON, 1 Dominion Building', Cathedral kjubm. CANTERBURY ART SOCIETY. The pictures on the wall of the Society of Arts inhibition, which was opened last nigiit by tuo GovernorUeneral in the Art (iallcrv, were literally dimmed into insignificance, by the time tho atrair was in lull swing, lor it was a very gaily drosseu crowd tfiat kept constantly moving between tho big rooms, after the exhibition had been officially opened. Apparently, judging by appearance, every woman present hau decided to don her very prettiest frock for the occasion, and although one noticed that a large number wore the ever-popular and serviceable black gown which nearly every woman includes in her wardrobe in tnese days of war, there were many i'estively-hued gowns seen. Tho Gall lery room had been carpeted, and arL' ranged as drawiugrooms with numbers of easy chairs, palms, and flowers, b'lipper was served at small tables, which were gaily adorned with erimP son geraniums. Mrs Blanch had charge of this department, being assisted by Mrs Heniy Wood, Mrs Rich, J Mrs Vernon, Mrs Hutton, Mrs Geo. j Helmore, and a number of pretty »■ girls, all in the garb of Red Cross I workers. Her Excellency the CounI tess of Liverpool came with the Governor-General, and also on the platform were Mr and Mrs Norman Mcßeth, the Mayor (Mr H. Holland), 1 Mr Helmore, and Captain Garland. [ Among others present were:—Lady ! Denniston, Mrs Boyle, Mrs Wigram, ' Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs Savill, Mrs B. B. Wood, Mr and Mrs O. Louis- ; son, Mr and Mrs A. K. Firth, Mrs Carey Hill, Miss Tabart, Mr and Mrs | William Wood, Mr and Mrs H. R. Smith, Mr and Mrs Flower; Mr and Mrs S. G. Raymond, Miss Mary Jones (Wellington), Dr. Lester, Sir J. Jamioson, Mr and Mrs Tapper, Prof, and Mrs Blunt, Mr and Mrs R-. Wallwork, Mrs McCredie, Mrs and Miss Reading, Miss Francis Ross, Mr and Mrs Henry Cotterill, Miss Cotterill. Mrs J. Hall, Dr. Anderson and Miss Kathleen Anderson, Miss Stoddart, Mr and Mrs C. F. Kelly, Lieutenant Macdonald, Mr McGregor Wright, Mr and Mrs Selwyn Bruce, Misses Guthrie, Mrs R. A. Home, Mi's Beauchamp. Lane, Miss Elworthy, Miss Loujie Bean, Miss Thelma Raphael, Miss Amy Kane (Wellington), Mrs Hamber, Miss Edith Hamber, Miss Elsie Coopj er, Mrs Dorothy Parsonson, Miss Lorna Harper, Miss Linda Booth, Mrs Arthur Sandston, Miss Wanda Warren, Miss Hayward, Misses Wauchop, Mrs Jack Collins, Mrs Huie, Mrs Cross, Mrs do la Mare, Mr and Mrs Marsh and Miss Ngaio Marsh, Mrs Stevenson, Mr P. Rallenstein, Miss Cowlisliaw, Miss Stella Murray, Miss Linda Booth, and many others. RHODES'S CONVALESCENT HOME FETE. A visit to tho beautiful Cashmere Hills is an outing enjoyed by all. With the added inducement of the lovely surroundings of tho Rhodes Convalescent Home, the garden fete to be held there to-morrow, in aid of the home, should be the afternoon rendezvous of hundreds of Christchurch people, and, granted a fine, afternoon, the affair should be a thoroughly successful one. Not the least of the attractions promised will be a baby show, entries for which are still coming in, and which can fee Tecoived at Box 704, or telephone 261, up to o o'clock to-day. In addition there will he plenty of other entertaining features, including Punch and Judy, a model coach, exhibitions of drill by Bey Scouts, Anzac girls, jiu jitsu, action songs, maypole dances, while in the evening, when the grounds will be lighted by electricity, the AutoPierrots will give one of their concerts. It is expected to bring the evening to a close with a dance. Already large quantities of produce arc being received by the promoters of the fete. There will be plenty of delectable things for sale, including lamb, mutton, goese, fowls, vegetables, pickles, fruit, .jam, sweets, cakcs, icecream, fruit salad, while afternoon tea can be enjoyed beneath the shady trees in the grounds. The Tramway Band will piny during the afternoon and evening. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. * The president and Bokrd of Directors of the Young Women's Christian Association gave an "at home" on Wednesday afternoon in the new Rest Rooms, High street, to meet Miss Mary Geddes, National Y.W.C.A. Girls' Secretary for. Australasia, who is visiting New "Zealand Associations in the interests of young girls. About 80 people were present, and were welcomed by Mrs A. ' Kaye, who spoke briefly of the work of the* Y.W.C.A. in Christchurch, and the growth and progress made since its inauguration 16 years ago. She then in- , troduced Miss Geddes, who spoke of the j special work of the girls' department, •

which deals solely with the needs of girls in their teens, either spiritually meni tally, physically, or socially. Miss Nonie Hardie, local secretary for girls' department, then dealt with work being done in the Christchurch Association, where the membership of girls in their teens has now reached %260—nearly onethird of the total membership. Afternoon tea was served. Among thoso present were: Mrs F. Warren, Mrs Lester, Mrs A. Turnbullj Mrs 3>ay. Mrs W. B. 1 Clarkson, Mrs Newell, Mrs Newburgh, Mrs White, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Evans, and others. A short musical programme , was contributed, songs being given by , Mrs McWhirter, Miss "Wilton, and Miss u Esmc Malcolm. t WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE. At a meeting of the Women's Na- > tional Reserve Mrs Wood (president) l presided over a large attendance. Cor--5 respondence was received from Mr Pratt, hon. secretary of the lied Cross . Sales Depot, asking that the various branches of the 'W .N.lt. be asked to ' take a certain number of week-end 1 sales for the Hed Cross at the Catlic- - dral (Square Depot. Alter sonic disi cussion, it was resolved that a reply be sent that the W.N.I?. would undertake to hold four week-end sales during the ensuing nine months. A letter of thanks was received trom the Efficiency Board lor work done in connexion with the militaiy records. A letter was received from Mrs l'ortcr, general secretary, Wellington, congratulating Mrs Wood on the excellent work done by the Ckristchurch W.N.R. during the year. Mrs Wood reported that all arrangements had been made for the presentation of badges to the wives and motheis of soldiers. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool would present the badges. The motion regarding boundaries was referred back until the constitution of the W.N.11. was received from Wellington: On Mrs Lavic's motion a vote of than lis was passed • to the following for the use of their motor-cars in taking the soldiers from the various hospitals:—Mrs McredithJvave, Miss Rose Gerrard, and Mr Wilson. The following Executive Committee was elected:—Mesdames Newell, Lane, Lavic, Berry, Tobin, Raymond, Brittain, and Miss Tabart. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. An Easy Savoury.—lngredients : A pint of boiled rice, two ounccs of gratod cheese, half a dozen mashed potatoes, one hard-boiled egg, brown sauce. Method: Boil the rice carefully in slightly salted water, drain it well. Season aud mash the potatoes, form them into a slab, and put it into a hot dish. Put a layer of cheese over it, and cover with tbo rice. Over this add the slicccl egg, and sift the remaining cheese over it. Put the dish in a quick oven to brown the top, then serve at otico with brown gravy.