WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16161, 15 March 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Matter for publication in this column should be addressed to the Ladv Editor, and. should be fully authenticated. Mrs G. L- Rutherford (Macdonald Downs) has returned home after a stay at Sumner. Mr and Mrs C- H. Ensor and Miss Manning have returned to White Rock after a "short stay in town. Mrs McLcan and Mrs.Tonge (Oaniaru) returned home yesterday. Mr and Mrs J. Pearson (Dunedin) arc visiting ChristchuTch. Mrs Watson (Nelson) is in this city. The Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald, with Mrs Mac Donald. Mi* and Mrs MacDonald, jun., and Miss Mac Donald. left yesterday on a. visit to Mt. Cook. Mr and Miss Smart (Dunedin) went to Akaroa yesterday after a short tt-av in Christchurcli. Miss v Pollcck-Smitli, who for nearly Vo veai s has been mistress at Carow has been appointed assistant mistre.s at Breeze's road school.

A verv pleasant evening was spent at Mrs Lucas's, Gloucester street, when a number of girls were asked to brmg -i "silver coin" to assist the funds of the Y.M.C.A- The sum of £4 10s was collected. * The first part of the evening consisted of a musical 'Progi amnic tho performers being. Mrs John Guthrie, Misses A. Jennings, Ross, Beaclcl, Morton, Lucas (2). After supper games concluded. « most, enjoyable evening. Amongst those present were:—Misses Reeves, Cotterill, I*>lworthy, Campbell, Ross, Caley-Robinson (2), Cotton, Sfcrachev (2), Strong, Sleigh, M Robinsou, Lane, Joseph, Murray, Morton, Hanmer, Bond, Samuel. A. Jennings, I Teschemaker (2), Ivitto (-), Iratt, \ • | Harley, Beadel (2).

Many New Zealand soldiers who have returned from Egypt will loam with deep regret of tho death of Mrs I'cidinand C. Pcrels, at Hcliopolis, Cairo, from tvphoid fever, on January <tn last. 'Mr and Mrs Perels's house at Hcliopolis was truly "a home away from home," and their kindness and openhandedness have won the affection and gratitude of tho large number ot the l7 bovs : ' whose good fortune it "was to bo brought into contact with them. Thcv never seemed to find any work or hospitality for the New Zealanders too much, and their constant attendance and ministration at the hospitals ana convalescent homes arc well known l>y those -who are numbered amongst the "sick and wounded." Mrs Perels's liodv was followed to the grave hy a detachment of New Zealanders from tho Aotea Home. The greatest sympathy is felt for Mr Perels and his son of 13 in their bereavement. That the war is having its effect on tho available supply of male labour is brought homo to city men by tho activities of the girl telegraph messengers who arc now being employed by tho Post and Telegraph Department (says the Wellington "Post"). About 25 of these girls are now attached to Wellington offices, and so far are reported to be serving the purposes of the Department fairly satisfactorily. Tho girls have been furnished with a neat uniform, consisting of a coat and skirt of dark grey tweed, -with, a belt round the waist, a touch of colour being given by red piping' round the edges. They have also been supplied with shapely tweed fyats of tho same material, and similarly "red-taped," and well-fitting raincoats. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs Rolleeton, Hair Physician, Specialist in i'ace Treatments and Electrolysis; qualified London, Paris, and America. "E.E."—Loss of liair is not necessarily a sign of diseasa. In many instances it indicates a scalp that, lor need of proper caro and attention has become debilitated, or dandruff has accumulated in excessive quantities. Your best means of promoting- & new growth and preventing' tho hair falling is to call—l will examine your 6calp and prescribe the treatment necessary. A guinea course of five would no doubt bo sufficient. If unable to.call, post a few recent combings for microscopical examination, and give me an idea of tho condition of your ecalp. I will then advise you privatelv By letter. "Ella. B."—Henna gives an auburn tint to both light and dark hair, and when ueed with extreme care imparts a beautiful burnished tint without altering to any extent the shade. Treatments, from 7s 6d to 21s. Advice and Consultation free of charge. Mrs Rolleaton, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square. 1 SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHIBITION. TII9 delegates to the Victoria League Conference and their hostesses were tho guests of the committee of iho Christchurch branch at the Society of Arts Exhibition last night. The visitors made a tour of inspection or the pictures,, and expressed themselves delighted with tho exhibition. Among those present were: Mrs Boyle, Mrs Algar Williams, Mr and Mrs W. J. Napier (Auckland). Mr and Mrs Caroy-I-lilJ, Mr and Mrs 'Cotterill, Miss Amy Holland, Miss Burt (Dunedin). Miss -Coates (Wellington), Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs Suttar (Sydney), Mrs Appleby, Mrs Chatfield Crowther (Auckland), Miss Mowbrav (Auckland), Mrs Cross. Mrs M. L. Readme;, Miss Chalmer (Dunedin), Mrs Murdoch Anderson (South Africa), Mrs Grev (Wellington), Mrs Woodward (North Otago), Mr and Mrs 0. T. .1. Alpers, Mrs Stevenson, Mrs Day, Miss Loulie Bean. Mr and Mrs C. F. Kelly, Mrs Lavie, Mrs Cargill, and many others. Mrs H. F. Wigram and Mrs Beswick had charge- of the supper arrangements, and assisting them wcro Misses Lee, D. Cowlishaw, Wilkin, and Pratt. An enjoyable concert programme was provided. In the afternoon tbe attendance was smaller. The programme arranged by Mrs Guthrie was very enjoyable. Miss Alison Jennings and Miss Millicent Jennings sang several times, and Mrs Guthrie played some 'cello soli. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Cotterill and Mrs L. Clark, assisted by Misses Hopewood, Polhill, Northcote, Helmorc. Teschcmacher (2), Sylvia Fox, Betty Cotterill, and Rita Gibson. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Banbury Tarts.—Flaky or puff pastry to make the tart. For the mixture to till it allow- one tablcspooni'ul of breadcrumbs to one tablespoonful of raisins, currants, shredded candicJ peel, and sugar, half a teaspoonful of chopped almonds, half a teaspoonful of grated lemon-peel. Mix all these together and chop them a little. Cover a tart tin with pastry, put in the mixture, put a layer of pastry over it, trim and ornament the edges, ar.-l prick tiie pastry all over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes in a hot oven.