WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2394, 25 February 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AND FEBSONAL.

A Suggestion far Belgian Assistance. For some time members of the iMayore'ss's Committeo' of the Countess of Liverpool Fund have felt that in addition to working for the equipment of the troops the work of receiving clothing for the Belgian' Distress: Fund was. too much for' them, owing to all that it entailed. The sorting of garments. some,of which were not in good repair, cutting down and' remodelling, etc.. is work that properly should be undertaken by a working 'beo of women who have no other public undertaking on their hands, sucb as the committee has been carrying • ottt for the past seven months, It is hoped that a number of women, or. perhaps some existing womou's society will see thoir. ivay to form a committee, and .undertake this work for the Belgians. It is somewhat necessary to stress the. fact that the clothes which are sent in should be in good repair and condition. Although Mrs. Luke is not receiving goods, any longer for this particular rund. donations of money will be received as usual, to be forwarded in duo course to its destination in Europe. More Sox for the Troops In Egypt. A letter has been received bv'a Wellington lady from Lady Godley, who tells her : that the troopers in. Egypt are running short of sox, as they suffer rather sadly from the constant marching and drilling which tho men have to carry out on the sands. Lady Godley also 'said that the hospital which was handed over for the N6w Zealanders was well loked after, but before the forces -left for the front more shirts and pyjamas would be needed for their use. Lady Godley is staying at the Heliopolis Hotel, quite olose to the New Zealanders' camp.

"The Riddle of tho Sands" and Its Author. A book to' which additional interest is attached "just now is "The Riddle of the Sands," the' author of which, Mr. Erskine Childers, is. serving as an officer of the lloyal Volunteer Naval Reserve. Acoording to "The Queen," Flight-Commander Robert Ross and Flieht-Commander' Arnold Miley, both of whom took part in the Cuxhaven raid, are both attached to the ship on which Mr. Childers is serving. It will be remembered by those who have read the book that'a description is given of the vicinity of Cuxhaven and tne Fresian Islands, with their bewildering sands, ; through" which countless unknown, uncharted channels _ make their way-channels that according ttj the authdr are of considerable strategic value to Germany in naval warfare. A most interesting account is given of the voyage in the unbeautiful Dulcibella through the Kiel Canal—as a matter of fact, the discovery the book in the possession of an Englishman sentenced for espionage a few years ago in Germany, was used by the prosecution to Strengthen the case/against him' —a fact which Speaks for tho'value of the book. Feilding Notes; Mrs. Innea Jones and .family are staying at' Fox ton. Mrs. D. H. Guthrie is, at present at Castelcliff. . < ' V Miss Bates (Wanganui) has been spending some time; with Miles. Mrs. Luxmore is at Plimmerton. . Misses Baker (2) (Auckland), who were the guests of Mrs. Barton, have returned "to their home. ■ ; Mrs. Perkins (Wellington) is staying ivith Mrs. Hitchings. , ; Mrs.-Bull is in Dunedin, Miss Carr has returned from Waitotara 1 . Miss Goodson ia on a visit to Wellington.. . . ■ , Mrs. Horrocks is in New Plymouth. . Mrs. Revington-Jones is at Plimmerton, also Mrs. Banks and family. ' The. Feildihg Tennis . Club played against a team from Terraco End (Palmer3ton) on Saturday, and defeated the visitors after most interesting games. Miss Shannon provided tea. ■ Among those present were : Mesdames Red: mayne, Harden, Misses Shannon, Bailey (2), Shepherd, Wvatt and others. Miss Carmichael (Auckland) is the guest of .Mrs. Hawke. ...

Mrs. Howard (Blenheim) arrived in Wellington yesterday, and is staying with her sister, Miss Speed. The engagement is announced of Miss Ella Marshal], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Marshall, of Island Bay, Wellington, to Mr. Roland Ellison. son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ellison, of "Te Pana," Havelock North. ■ ; Mrs.. Gillies, who has been staying with Miss Speed, Hobson Street, . left for Auckland last evening. ' The sum of £5 from Miss Reeves,.for the local Distress Fund, is acknowledged per the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke. Miss -Reeves also contributed £30 for the Maypr's British and Belgium Fund.Mrs. Baume, senior, who arrived from England by the. Ruahine, is the guest of Mrs. Eiohelbaum. : Miss Maisie Carte, the young Wellington actress,' who came over from Sydney with the "Seven- Little Australians," has been transferred to the "Glad Eye" Company, and will make her appearance with that company on Saturday evening. Advice has been received by Mrs. R. A. Carr to the effect that Nurse B. S. Greig, Auckland, has been sent to one of the base hospitals in France by the Imperial authorities. Nurse Greig was sent to England by Mrs. Carr, to nurse the wounded, and left Auckland on December 8 last. ■

Dr. and Mrs. Purdy are visiting Christcburch, also Dr. and Mrs. Gilray (Napier). v Miss Eileen Dnigaan (Wangairai) is visiting Wellington, and is lie guest of Miss Barraud. For Pace Massage. Shampooing, all Eau Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs Bolleston's ij recommended. Spacious Private Booms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention.- Switches.and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambton Quay-* ■ ' Your Hair demands attention if it is falling, splitting lifeless, too dry, too greasy or grey. There are two essential lcbricants which feed and nourish the scalp—one for those with weak greasy hair- one for those with dry and brittle hair (3s. jar). Write or call and Miss Miliom will diroct you the proper ona to use, give' you your own home treat-, mont with full instructions. With.this' valuable knowledge your scalp will work correctly, produce nourished and healthy hair, free the scalp, in one treatment from dandruff and irritation, prevent falling and gr.eynees, leaving the hair soft and glossy and- thiok with new growth, Why hesitate'when this is at hand? The hair, is a very delicate plant, its culture known to few;.it's a study of a lifetime, therefore be guided by one with. long , experience. Be fair to your hair. Keep always a clean nourished scalp. Shampoo Mixture, 2s. 6d. bottle; Hair Cream, 2s. 6d. jar; Herbal Soap, Is. cake; Hair Antiseptic for. preventing germs, 2s. 6d. bottle'; Hair Tonic, 3a. Bd. bottle. Best hairworlc every description. Transformations, Toupees, Switches, Pads., etc., Clipping, Shampooing, Delightful Face Treatment. Ladies taught home treatment for thin, scraggy and wrinkled ntcka'. Miss Milstm, Barnetf& 'Buildings, ji Willis sswwt •(* ilmn AteM JU'VIV, -j

Frocks in'TlJe Chaperon," Some pretty and uncommon frocks, aie worn in "The Chaperon,", which was. played, for tho first time in the Grand Opera House last evening. In the first act MissEtliel Dane appeared in a distinctive frock of white charmeuse, made with the long "looso babe bodice that seems to have been gradually making headway at Home and in Paris. It is not by any means everyone who can wear it, but Miss Dane,, with her petite, slight figure, is most certainly ono of the successful. A black scarf of satin ended the bodice, from which fell a draped flounce of black lace caught at one side with a large butterfly in jewelled beads. A' soft touch of pink was given by the ■rose that was worn in the front of the bodice, and for. part of the time a wrap of black and royal blue ninon was worn. Miss Alice Hamilton, -as Mrs. Pofctinger, Wore a black crepe de chine costume with a deep square collar of cinnamon brown, and a small black hat trimmed with jet and an upstanding ruche of black tullei Miss St. .Clair, as Harriet Maxwell, the 'formidable sister of the Admiral, was veiy severe-looking in a grey coat and skirt, with . a ■ subdued-looking hat trimmed with a cluster of roses. In the next, two acts Miss Dane wore a frock of some soft white material, again made I with the long bebe bodice partly of lace and ninon, ending with a very long | tunic <full and loose. Round the waist and falling' low at the back was' a> geranium pink sash, and as she was supposed to bo motoring, she wore at first i a pretty, loose, cape-like cloak, and a , small, white hat. Miss Hamilton was in a charming gown .of soft dark-green charmeuse, made with a draped skirt, slightly slit in front, and outlined with striped silk., The high collar at the baok is of the same striped silk, and a cluster of roses at the ivaist- completed her toilette. Miss Harvey also appeared in a pretty gown of palest green crepe de ohmo draped over lace. -Miss St, "Clair was even more severe-looking in a brown orepe de chine skirt over which she wore! a plain basqued bodice of black crepe. In the next act she was in a green floral evening frock, the roses very large, with a ninon and lace ■ bodice. Miss Hamilton was iii a gown of delicate pink charmeuse, made with very full doublebip panniers,- and bodice draped/with ninon aJid lace. Miss Harvey wore a fuschia gown of cerise charmeuse with an overdress of ninon in a darker shade, bordered with lac®.

■ Miss. Mestayer wishes to remind intending contributors that all "tuck boxes 1 ' for the Melanesian Mission should be sent to her no. later than February 28. Mrs. Coom (Makuri) is visiting Wellington. The engagement is announced of Miss Effie Williamson, daughter of Mrs. J. Williamson, Greymouth, to Mr; A. B. Sizer, Wellington. Miss Ivy has returned to Wellington from a visit to ChristchUrch. / It is hopfcd that there will be_a good attendance' of women at 1 the meeting which is to be held in the Mayor's rom of the Town Hall this afternoon at 2.30, to consider arrangements for the street collection in, aid of the Belgians which is to be made on, Monday. The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, will preside. Mrs. C. Johnston, wife of lite Belgian Consul, will be present at the' meeting. ~, The "British Australasian" of .January ?■ states that on December 24, very quietly, at St; Martin's-in-tho-Fields, (England), by the Rev. H. R. L. Sheppard, Major Percy Stuart Allan, of the Gordon Highlanders, was married to Evelyn, widow of Sir J. Eldon Gorst, and eldest daughter of Mr. 0. D. Rudd, of Arhnamurchan. . : , The seating capacity, of the lecture hall at the Gas Company's office was again .taxed to its utmost to . accommodate all who wanted to see Miss Una Carter's demonstration on gaß cooking. The subject , yesterday ■ afternoon was savouries and puddings, and the result was such as to convince the most sceptical of the wisdom of/cooking by-gas. The method of using a gas cooker was very thoroughly explained by Miss Carter, who showed how the most difficult dishes could be produood with a minimum amount of labour. Next Wednesday Miss Carter's subjeoS will ( be cakes, scones, and pastry

Yesterday afternoon Miss Cheeth'am Hardy ,gave a "handkerchief tea" at her residence, Wadestown, for Miss Winnie Morris, whose marriage is .to take place shortly. The tea table and drawing-room was decorated with sweet paas, and several oompbtitions greatly entertained the guests. Miss, Hardy wore a black, gown, and the honour was in a floral ninon frock, with a white hat trimmed, with white aigrettes. Among the guests were Mrs. Morris and the Misses Morris (2), Mrs. Cecil Palmer, Mrs. Halse, Mrs. Sladden, Mrs-. Withers, Mrs. Willis,. Mrs. Best, Miss Macandrew, Mrs. Hedger, ;Mrs. B-i Bacon, Misses Maule, Darey, and Hayes. WHT MES. HULLEN DISPENSED WITH ELECTROLYSIS. "1 waa and am still, an expert in electrolysis. 6aid Mrs. Hullen in the course of an interview, "but I'm glai to say I don't need to practise it. Electrolysis is not nearly so efficient. as Euama tor removing superfluous hair. Electrolysis is painful, and no matter how skilfully done, every insertion of the. hot needle must leave a little cicatrice—white scar' —just as any other wound will show after healing. ■ But, with my improved Rusma treatment no needle is nsea, con-' Eequently no scar CAN be left. In fact the skin is cleared and softened and improved. And I GUARANTEE a cure with Rusma—l've scores of testimonials." Mrs. Hullen invites ail superfluous hair sufferers to call or write. Mrs. Hullen, Beauty Specialist, Bouloott Street,' Wellington. Dept; 3.—Advt.