WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1627, 19 December 1912, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

EIf3ATTSRB OF INTEREST PROM FAR AND MBAR, [Bt leooeuJ

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Police Methods. Another correspondent has a grievance concerning Hie activity of the police in moving people on, or not, as the case may be. Tho letter is as follows:— "Dear 'Imogen/— "With rogar<l to the letter by 'Moved On' in your Monday's issue, I should like to say that I have on two occasions been told by the police to 'stand aside' or 'move on,' whilst stopping to chat for a few moments with a friend on tho Quay, and this at a time when there were practically no pedestrians about. The same thing has happened to other of my women acquaintances, a good deal to their annoyance. On returning homo up Willis Street, I have often wondered why tho police allow a crowd to collect and impede progress outside tho office of the 'Evening Post.' Tho collections of mon, too, that hang about on tho footpath outsido the Albert and Duke of Edinburgh Hotels, might with advantage, be 'moved on' by the members of the police force who are so assiduous in the discharge of their duty.—l am, etc., WHY THE WOMEN? Return of Lady Stout, An Auckland Press Association message says that Lady Stout returned by the Malwa after an abseirco of nearly four years. She stated that women's suffrage is making rapid strides in England, and she has no doubt whatever of its early success. Lady Stout spoke of the immense number of women taking an active part in the agitation, and stated that a large number of men were joining the movement, which was coming liko wildfire. Acknowledgment. The secretary of the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board desires to acknowledge with thanks the following further donations to the Christmas fund: —Messrs. W. Turnbull, £1 Is.; British Empire Trading Co., A.8.C., £1 each; Ed. Andorson, D. Anderson and Son, Wilford and Lcvi, C. Hill and Son, 10s. Cd. each j-T. R. Archibald, Hunt, Cottrell, and Co., Electric Fitting and Accessories' Co., 10s. each; W. R, Bock, 55.; J.L.J.C., 2s. 6r1.; also goods from: H. Seaton, BarHotel. Christmas Cheer for the Children. Yesterday afternoon the district nurses, of tho St. John Ambulance Association (jave their annual Christmas tree and tea for the children of tho district, thoir patients, past and present, and their friends. Needless to sny, St. Peter's Schoolroom was very full indeed, largely with children of all ages and sizes, even the infant in arms making his first acquaintance with tho joys ot Christmas, and the voice of the squeaker, the drum, and the tin-whistle, was very loud in the land. In addition to the Christmas tree, occupying a placo of honour upon the stage, were two bran tubs, in the charge of Nurse Sexton and Nurse Macandrew, each of whom were surrounded by an everchanging crowd of little ones, eagerly speculating as to what their luck would be when tho fatal plunge was made. A. musical programme had also been provided for the afternoon's entertainment, and among the children contributing to it wero little Cccilo Haines, ■ Rita M'Gee, Joyce Couzens (with a charming fancy dance), Master O'Brien, and Master Power. Several grown-ups either played or sang.

After the distribution of the gifts, children and grown-ups alike wore entertained at tea in an adjoining room. Ono long table was decorated with nastur-.' tiums, and tho other with sweet peas, and after an afternoon full of pleasant incidents the guests doparted for their homes.

This annual tea and Christinas tree of the nurses is a very,kindly deed, and is answerable for a great deal of brightness in the lives of tho little one 9, to say nothing of their elder relatives. It. also means a strenuous time for the nurses, even though they are assisted by many interested friends and well-wishers.

Austin St. Kindergarten, The : 'breakinpf-up of the Austin Street kindergarten conducted by Miss Huia Bulkley and Miss Rona Cook, took place in St. Mark's Schoolroom yesterday afternoon, and was greatly enjoyed by those who were present. The little ones, who were daintily frocked in white with Wedgewood blue ribbons (the school colours) began their entertainment with a march which they did with all the -*avily characteristic of extreme youth. Two plays gave great entertainment. The first one, the famous history of the Three Bears, was token part in by Margaret Rhand (th'e Baby Bear), Elsie Bradley (Golden hair), John Sharid, and John Reid. The second one was arranged from "Alice in Wonderland" in which Mariorie Brown, Geoffrey Benner, Willie Ralph, and Norman Cook were tho performers. Mrs. W. Anderson, who presented the prizes to the children, received a bouquet from Margaret Shand. The einin-n- of God Save the King" and an impressively solemn saluting of tho flag ended proceedings. . Invaluable assistance in sta<*inf?, overseeing, etc., was given by Mr. Didsbury.

Miss Madge Pollock (Kelburno), -who left here about two months ago on a visit to Sydney and the Blue Mountains, has now joined the staff .of the Sydney office of Messrs. G. S. Yuill and Co., Ltd., as head-typiste.

Miss Reynolds left Wellington • for tie south last evening.

Mrs. M'Callum (Blenheim) is visiting .her mother, Mrs. Grady.

Mrs. Taylor (Christchurch) has been visiting her mother, Mrs. West, and is now staying , at Muritai.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Russell (Hastings) aro passengers for New Zealand by the Athenic, due in Wellington on New Year's Day.

The variableness of Wellington weather is a prime factor in causing roughness of the skin. Wind and rain join forces in this fell work by making the complexion coarse and chapping the hands. The ravages of unseasonable weather may be combated by the use of Mrs. Rolleston's Complexion Creams, which are imported from leading houses in France, England, and America, and sold at 3s. 6d. per jar "Lα Oigale" is a leading French nongreasy Face Cream. An English preparation, "Massiene" is a successful complexion beautifier; while for removing blackheads and skin blemishes, the Virginian Massage Cream is also a great favourite Free advice is given purchasers regarding their complexions, Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay (opp. Economic).—Advt

Nelson Girls' College—An Interesting

Note. A largo new laboratory, one of tho most up-to-date in tho Dominion, has been erected at Nelson Girls' College. Besidee practical science it will onable a domestic science course to be taken. Miss Lorimcr, lady principal, in her annual roport, states that only girls of greater intelligence arc encouraged to take Latin and moro than ono niodorn language. "I am moro ihnn over of opinion," she adds, "that the work which is best for women and girls is that which has to do with tho care and training of the children, tho nursing of tho sick and the management of tho homo." —Press Association. Girls' Realm Guild. Tho annual distribution of toys, etc, in connection i\"ith tho Girls' Realm Guild took placo last evening nt the club room, Ballance Street. The following members were present:—Miss M. Young (in charge), Mrs. Claridge (general socrotary), the Misses Moss, Carroll, Hugo, Batten, Leddy, Chapman, Mowbray, Bull, and Hamilton. Parcels of toys, etc., wore sent to tho following homes-.—Levin Homo, Presbyterian Orphanage Home, Buckle Street Creohe, St. Mary's Home, Karori, Mother Aubort's Homo of Compassion, Salvation Army Children's Homo, Owen Street, Torv Street Mission, Homo for Incurables, District Nurse Sexton. A large number of private families wero also supplied. Presenting Kindergarten Certificates. Members of tho Council of tho Richmond Free Kindergartens, students, and, parents of students, were the guests of Mrs. Grady at "Handsworth," The Torrace, yesterday aftornoon, upon the occasion of the presentation of certificates to successful students of tho year. Brief but interesting speeches wore mado during the course of the proceedings, touching not only upon kindergarten matters, but upon others that are perhaps even more important. The speeches and presentation of tho certificates (Mrs. Godley performing the latter) took place in the niusic-room, and afterwards everyone made their way into tho dining-room, where tea introduced a more frivolous note, delicately-shaded sweet peas forming tho table decorations. Mrs. Fell, who was asked by Mrs. Grady to preside over the formal proceedings, iii speaking of kindergarten work, remarked that no girl,' unless she had a vocation for teaching tho little ones, should take it up. If she were looking upon it as merely a means of livelihood, she had far better go in for some other work, for this maae 6iich special demands that only she , who was particularly adapted to it could succeed in carrying out its aims. Miss Riloy; who has succeeded Miss Freeman as the principal of the Richmond Kindergartens, was the next speaker, and in outlining the work done • during, the time ehe had been in charge, since August last, she could but praiso the earnestness and thoroughness of Miss Matheson and the students. Coming from Australia, she had been struck with the way in which the students hod made the most of their opportunities for acquiring knowledge and advancement. Mies ltonayne, Mies Alma Fuller, and Miss Anna Ml.were presented with.first-, class certificates, Miss-Rpnayne-alsp .gain*-' ing distinction. ;in. .brustiwork. V Mrs. Godley, in presenting them, congratulated; Miss Riley and.the students upon the euccees of tho year's achievements. Most important was tho work done with children in those early years, and even by the fact of saluting the (lag they learnt to look beyond the town, in which they lived, and to realisa that it represented the Em- ■ Women were able to do e. great ' work in fostering the lovo of their country in tho minds of those around th«m, ontt in New Zealand she had been , delighted to see the patriotic way in which they regarded the Empire. ' ; Miss Richmond gave on outline of the work that had been done by the Kindergarten Conference in Dunedin. Delegates wore present from Christchurch and Wellington, and they J«ad discussed the -advisability of the four centres federating, and tho arranging for a uniform syllabus, for a uniform examination, and for uniform diplomas. As it. was at the present time, there was no- set standard lor tho colony in kindergarten work. As the result, of discussion, it was thought that each centre should be responsible for its own finaiioos, and should also make its own appointments. On account of there being no delegates from Auckland, it was decided that the conference should adjourn to February, and should then be held in Wellington. Continuing her speech, Miss Richmond expressed the hope that soon there would bo women upon every educational body in New Zealand. They could not go wrong in. having them there, and she 'hoped , -that in the next election'of school.committees women would voluntarily come forward so that every committee would have'women representatives included'in-its membership. In regard to health and education, there was plenty of work for women to do, and unfortunately up to the present they had not risen to their opportunities. The eupineness of the enlightened women of the city of Wellington was shocking. In matters of health and education men have done everything, and women have left it to them to do. Men govern most of the high schools for girls, and university education is entirely in their hands. Girls' teachers may be women, but they have been taught by men, and men have dictated the education of the world without advice from women. It was time for women to bestir themselves and say how their girls were to be educated. At the close of the proceedings, Mrs. Cleghorn, a member .of the council, who has taken a very deep and practical interest in kindergarten work, out who is leaving very shortly on a visit to England, was presented by Mrs. F. Cohen, on the council's behalf, with a travelling rug. An interesting display of students' work was exhibited, and the students also sang some of the kindergarten songs which are taught to the children. Miss Dora Reid's singing was also much appreciated.

Mrs. West (Bolton Street), who returned to Wellington last week from a visit to Auckland, leaves for.Feilding this week, and will spend Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. Gillespie. Mrs. Holdsworth, of Khandallah, also ( leaves for Feilding for the Christmaa time.

Mr. and Mrs. Royd Garlick returned to Wellington yesterday, from Sydney. '

Mrs. Wyimke (Christchurch) is staying with her sister, Mrs. C. W. Adams, Lower Hutt.

Mr. and Mrs. Howdon Drake-Brockmann from North West Australia, and their ohildren, are expected to arrive in Mnsterton this week, via Auckland, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Boddington, "Newcombe."

Mr. and Mrs. J. Jf. A. Hott arrived in Wellington yesterday from Sydney. It ie every woman's duty to learn the hygiene of the hair and skin. These days people age far too rapidly. Miss Mi'lsom's exclusivo and up-to-date methods and preparations will win back the worst complexion and restore the poorest hair to its proper life and energy. To those who possess both, keep it so for all time, but obtain the expert knowledge given by Miss Milsom and tho right preparations and how to use them. Delightful face massage will remove wrinkles and smoothes coarse skin. Cultene" Skin Food (reg.) acts hire magic for wrinkles, Electrolysis (permanent and; painless), Hairdressing taught. Grey hairo restored to natural colour successfully. Shampooing, Manicuring, Clipping. Just received from Parisian buyer, beautiful Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair Pads. Personal attention, strictly confidential. Miss Milsom, King/s Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's), Willis Street, Wellington. Telephone 841—Advt. .