WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16257, 6 July 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news.. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs Christie have returned to Wellington after a brief visit to Christclmrch.

Miss M. A. Alexander (Dunedin) is visiting Christchurch.

The Hon. W. Anstey and Mrs Anstey arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning from Wellington.

Miss Alice Scott (Park terrace) is visiting -Wellington.

The engagement is announced of Miss Sarah Tucker, youngest daughter of Mrs J. Tucker, of Spreydon, to Mr I. J. (Tom) Campion, only son of Mr !• Campion, of Ladbrooks.

Miss Ethel Martin, who has for some years past held a responsible position in the office of F. Cross and Sons, Ltd.,\ yesterday severed her connexion with the firm- She was the recipient cf several presentations, including ' a cheque from the firm, and a cheque, silverware, and other, gifts from the firm's clients, her co-workers, and personal friends. Miss Martin has received an appointment in the New Plymouth Borough Council's offices, which also enables her to rejoin her own family, who left Christchurch some time ago to permanently reside in New Plymouth.

The fourth of the Red Cross matches for this season was played at Shirley yesterday by members of tlio Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club. There were twenty-fire entries. Mrs Bichards was the winner, Mrs Murphy being second, and Miss Rita Cracroft Wilson third. The club also took the opportunity of saying farewell to W. lies, the club's professional coach, who is leaving to go into camp. Mrs Wigram, as captain of tho club, presented Mr lies -with a wristlet watch, and expressed the hope of all that he would return safely.

The weekly eale of flowers, sweets, home-made cakes, etc., in Cathedral square by tho city branch of the Women's National Reserve, resulted in £68 being added to the Lady Liverpool Trench Comforts Fund.

At the Young Women's Christian Association, Latimer square, on Thursday evening, Miss Waterston, who was for fivo years secretary of the Christchurch Association, was welcomed back bv a few old members and friends. Miss "Waterston is on furlough from the Solomon Islands, and is at present engaged on a translation of tho Gospels into the native language. Mrs Kaye, president of the Y.W.C.A., who, with Mrs G. Callender and Mrs A. F. Carey, members of the Board of Directors, was present, spoke warmly of the splendid foundation laid by Miss Waterston in the early days of Y.W.C.A. work in Christchurch, when conditions wore very different from those of to-day. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with MRS ROLLESTON, Hair Physician and Specialist in Electrolysis, qualified London, Paris, and U.S.A. L.D.—lnstead of staining rour hair, try a | Henna treatment. I'm sure you'll find "it , will have the desired result. It-very much . improves the tone of brown afiai'es, and sr-res j grey hair a golden tint, making tiiein less noticeable. Fee. 10s 6d p»»r treatment. "Eva."—Cropping the hair tends to strengthen and coarsen it, but unless the scalp is treated will not improve the growth. His becoming, to very few aduits, though mo3t suitable for children. "'lie ha;r shoull be cut or 6inged at least every three months. Singeing is advisable when the ends are split. Fee Is 6d. ''Economy."—Combings make excellent switches, but not toupeca or transformations. Hair naturally wavy, a:-J of the l>c«t jualitv, is necessary. The prices of a transformation xanjje from six to ten guineas (grey or white hair extra). It is predicted there will be a great shortage of French and English hair in the near future, therefore I would advise you to place your order at once. We will be pleased to hold it for some months, If a deport is paid. Switches to match all shades in tho best quality oost from one guinea to three. us« Virginia Massage Cups with special cream. We have just received a new supply. They are excellent for removing wrinkles and improving the complexion. Price 5a pair. "Hastings."—Oalvo Shampoo Powders- ore best for washing the hair at home. They do not cause excessive dryness and thoroughly cleanse the ucalp. Add the juice of a lemon to a quart oi warm water as a final rinsing. Cairo Powders, C\l each; Sa per dozen. « "Ansious."—Yes, electrolysis is tho only means of permanently removing superfluous hair. For treatment in August you will require to book your appointment at onoe. The very slight marks disappear within a few days. I cannot give you any idea of the number of treatments you will need without eeeing the extent of the growth. Further replies posted. PRIVATE ROOMS and EXPERT ATTENDANCE. iIES ROLLESTON, Dominion Buildings, X Cathedral square.