WOMAN'S WOLRD

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2324, 4 December 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WOLRD

[Br ImoqbsJ SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Women's Political Reform Lsagus, A meeting of the Wellington Women's Political Referin League was held last evening in the Theosophical Chambers, and wag presided over by the president, Mrs.- C. Barle. Various business matters in relation to the election were discussed and several new members were elected. In the. course of an address dealing with some of the. benefits which had been bestowed upon the country by the Reform Government, the president described the workmen's homes with their up- ; to-date and comfortable 'arrangements, and spoke of the extension to workmen in tho Government workshops of the privileges of travelling firsfc-olass instead of second. The reduction of the pension age of women from sixty-five years to sixty was next touched upon, also the fact that a widow with a large or a small family recoived for every child the sum of £B a year, In one case, the speaker continued, a poor woman, left with- nine children, now received iB6O a year from the State, .£sl for her nine ohildren, and M for herself. This wasan amendment, to the, law under the Masgey Administration. : The subject of pen--sions for women- was enlarged upon/ and its benefits pointed : out. According to' the speaker, the five years ' after sixty in which to enjoy their pension, made allthe difference ,to .many women. The splendid work done by mothers in the' bearing and upbringing of children had; not in the past always rtceived-that re. cognition which' they deserved,' and: it was pleasant:-toriote-.that legislation for, women in the matter of .pensions- and also for fatherless children had found a place in the Reform Party's policy. Reports as to their work for the cleotion wore received from several enthusiasts, and they were all of the opinion that the Reform Party was coming tack stronger than ever according to the indications that had come their way. Much merriment was.caused by; the relation of various incidents which were met with on the part. of' members while working for their candidates, but all spoke of the courtesy which was generally extended to them. In Aid of the Belgians. ■■ Yesterday afternoon Mrs. MTSvedy, gave a bridge party for the benefit of the Belgian Fund. In tho drawing-room, which had been decorated with sweet peas, in shades ranging from mauve to deep heliotrope, were -eight tables for bridge-players, and in the hall tables were set out for those of the guests who preferred enchre. Mrs. Jamieson was the winner of the bridge prize—a silver box— and Miss Kennedy was prjsented with a consolation prize. In the euchre competition, Mrs. Etzgibbon came first, andMiss Gallichan was the winner .of the; consolation prize. Tea -wns laid in the dining-room, the table, having been arranged' with dark cerise sweet peas in a silver centrepiece, while placed about the room and on the mnnfcelpiece were white Canterbury bells. Mrs. M'Evedy wore a gown of vieux rose silk, with cream ruchings at the neck and on the sleeves.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Short' (Feilding) are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. J. Perry and Miss Perry (Masterton) are staying at the New Occidental Hotels ;" '" . Mr. and Mrs. Swan, who have just returned from a visit to England, left for Wanganui yesterday. The Misses Murray (3), who have been visiting Wellington, returned to Feilding oh Wednesday, ..'.'.. .The Hon, A. L. Herdman's ladies' committee inet in the Accountancy Chambers in Johnston Street last .evening, a very large gathering of niemlors being present. 'Final arrahgemenfe were made in connection with tne election, and the utmost confidence was expressed .in the return cf the Government. Miss Ainelda Story, who has been night nurse'at the Keusiugton Private Hospital;'has resigned from the-staff. - - ,i. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pearce and Miss iPearce, accompanied by Miss Vida Collins (daughter of the Hon. Dr. Collins), returned- from a visit to Ungland and America by the Marania yesterday. Prinoess Shakhougkaya has obtnined a •oommission in the Russian Aviation Corps. She learned aviation in Germany.—(Press Association). The lady raeralrfrs of the Hon. F. M. B. F.isher's committee wers entertained at an afternoon; tea in Godber's Rooms on .-Wednesday,:.by Mrs.; F. M. B. Fisher. There large 'attendance, and confidence was expressed in the return of Mr.' Fisher,' for '.Wellington Central in the coming general election. Members have, been working with enthusiasm, and spoko of tho encouraging receptions they had met with in the electorate. Mrs. Fißher, senior, was among those who were present. . , Three hundred thousand body-belts and the. same number of pairs of socks, for which the Queen appealed to the women of-the Empire, have now reaohed France ■for the troops—(Press Association); The engagement is announced of Miss Amy Isobel; Webb,, youngest daughter of Mr. P. P. Webb, Crosby Terrace, Wellington,; to ,Mr.; W. Flannagan,' of the Railway Department, Wellington.

, Messrs. Veitoh and Allan entertained' about' sixty ladies at.'tea in their Cuba Street establishment yesterday afternoon, when a demonstration wns given by Miss Bagley of tho "Ideal Home" system of dresscutting. A number'of costumes designed and made at-home-by the new system.were exhibited,;and a very inter-; eking leoturo given.by Miss Bagley. Tho Dominion bazaar was continued lost evening l and was well attended. The programme of entertainment provided for visitors was contributed to by the following:—Natives* Association Band, musical selections; Marist Brothers' sohoolboys, several items and choruses; . recitation, Master Keble v lLayward; Highland dahc.inj,. Miss Flora. Shaw and. Miss L. O'Leary. To-night,the programme will comprise Scottish isongs and danoea, and a nailrdriving; competition for ladies and pentlemen. To-morrow there will' be a baby a grand matinee for ohildren for'whom a speoial programme has : been prepared. ' For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and' Electrolysis, Mrs; Rollestons's.is recommended. 7. Spnoious Private Rooms. Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of overy shade a speciality.' Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambton Quay.* An Opposition paper says:—"From the manner in which some Reform journals write and many Reform candidates Bpcak, one might suppose that tho Reformers had a monopoly of the desire to improve the status of the school .teachers," Not at all. Nothing could exceed, or even quite equal, the "Liberals'" desire to improve the teacher's lot. The only trouble with them is that their "desire" did not begin until they got out of office. When the devil was sick, there was not a saint oould hold a candle to him. In reply to numerous Inquiries Miss' Milsom states that the person who is lucky enough to discover paste, powder, or liquid'to remove superfluous hair permanently would confer a blessing as well as acoamnlate a fortune. "Scienco proves that nothing has been discovered, _ The hair will grow again; and Miss Milsom challenges any person" to prove the contrary. ' Electrolysis (performed by a skilled person) is the only treatment known to science that-will kill the hair root, thus removing it for ever. The battery Misa Milsom uses lias not its equal in the colonies, having all the; latest improvements. The operation ie painless and leaves -no soar. Foreign advertisements may mislead; but experience toaches. • All treatments for falling and grey hair, delightful face manipulation. Clients taught to attend themselves. All preparations foT hair and faoe steoked. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 4 doors above "Evening Post." 94 Wiflia Street. Tel. BH.-Advt. Messrs. C. 0. Ross and Co., Masterten, haro for sale 1500 'acres of undulating ptaughttblfi laud.. situated alevjm mllea irom MaatertoiL