WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2467, 21 May 1915, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAB AND NEA&

[By Imogen.l

SOCIAL & PERSONAL Meeting at Wadestown. Yesterday evening a meeting of ivoinoii interested in the work of providing equipment for the Hospital Ship iv,is 'addressed by the .Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke. It was a largo and representative gathering, and that those present wero prepared to do what they could to help was plainly manifested during the ovening. .Mrs .J. P. Luke was introduced to the gathering by Mrs. W. Jl. Morris. The forming of the Citizens' Hospital Guild was explained by the Mayoress, and she gave an account of the work that had been accomplished in completely fitting up the Trentham Hospital, and in helping with the equipment of No. 1 Stationary Hospital, which leaves for the front to-day. In regard to the Hospital Ship, she was sorry to say that she had nothing definite to say, as tho authorities were not yet in a position to say what was exactly wanted. There would be four hundred beds 011 tho Maheno to provide for. Sho therefore advised the making of pillowslips, and particularly balaclavas, but not cholera belts, for they could be bought very oheaply. Nurse Macandre-v spoke about the making of bandages, and offered to go one night to AVadestown to show those who wished how to tear and roll t-liom. The meeting appointed the following officers:—Treasurer, Miss Davy; secretary, Miss Morris; committee, Mrs. A. It. Stuart (convener), Mrs. Brice, Mrs. 6. L. Stewart, Miss Hay, Mrs. Kaywood, Mrs. Loinas, Mrs. Ccstello, Miss 13. Cook, Mrs. Moore, Miss M. Roberts, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. G- R. Smith, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Willis. Tho sum of £13 was collected in the room towards the necessary funds, and a concert is to be given shortly for the same purpose. Work will bo given out at the Wadestown Room, which has been kindly lent for the next three weeks as a meetingplace, and meetings will be held every afternoon during next week from two to five o'clock, except Saturday. Where Domestic Service Pays. Some notion of the money to be made in domestic work in Western Australia may be gathered from the fact that a general servant, after two years' service there, recently came to England on holiday, travelling second saloon on a mail boat, and talcing back with her when she returned lior sister, for whom she had secured a position. A New Zoaland Singer in England. Miss Nora D'Argol lias good reason to be pleasod with the reception given to her playing of the part of "Minn' 'in Puccini's opera, "La Bolieme," at the Shaftesbury. The "Observer" gives her very high praise, and the "Morning Post" writes: —"Miss Nora D'Argol made a very charming 'Mimi,' singing with a good deal of nervous force, pcting with appropriate animation, and in the death sceno with appropriate path'os." Miss D'Argcl is a-young New- Zcalander, who made a great hit in opera in the Riviera, where she had many important rcles, and later sang with success in the "Tales of Holfmau" and other operas in London.

The committee of the War Relief Dance, held at The Terrace Hall, 196 The Terrace, have forwarded the Prime Minister (the Right Hon. W. F. Massey) a cheque for £5 55., which is being handed to the War Office at Home. There is to be a' sale of flowers in the streets on Saturday week for the purpose of raising funds for Queen Carnival. Donations of flowers if left at the receiving depot of the St. John Ambulance Association and Red Cross rooms, fourth floor of Nathan's Buildings, will be greatly appreciated by the organisers of the sale. They,should be left either before live 'on Friday afternoon or the first thinjj on Saturday morning. Badges and tickets will also bo sold, and offers to assist with the selling of the _ flowers, etc., will be thankfully received. The sale of work which was held in St. Mark's Schoolroom yesterday afternoon' and evening in aid of the Melanesian Missions was opened by the Rev. Mr. Askew. It had been arranged by Miss Greenwood and Sirs. Redward, with a number of assistants, and in spite of the urgent calls for greatly needed help elsewhere did satisfactory business. The stalls were in charge of the following:—Needlework, Miss Greenwood (president), Mrs. R. Hunter, Misses Ballinger and Walker; refreshment, Mrs. Madeley and Mrs. Lewis; produce, Mrs. Cracroft and Mrs. F. J. Wilson; sweets, Mrs. Bnrltrop and Mrs. Ernest Anderson. ,The secretary for the sale of work was Mrs. Redward, 33 Ellice Avenue. In the evening an entertainment of lantern slides and music was given. On April 7, at the Church of St. Anselm's, Mayfair (London W.), Mr. Edwin Cecil Hardwicke, Lieutenant, 11,A.M.C., Son of Mr. E. J. Hardwicke, of Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, was married to Miss Joan Ross Duff, second daughter of the late Hugh Alexander Duff, of Kereru (N.Z.), and Edderton, R-oss-shire. Nurse K. Clark, till very recently on the nursing staff of the Wellington Hospital, is one of the nurses who loaves to-day for service abroad. Nurse B. Rynolds, of the Hawera Hospital, and Nurse Bessie Young, daughter of Mrs. J: S. Young, of Hawera, have been accepted by the Defence Department for service at the front, and received notice to leave Wellington this week, states the Taranaki "Daily News." Nurse Ityi.olds was yesterday presented with a travelling-bag by her friends in Hawera. Sister Smith and Nurse Humphries, who were till lately members of the Napier Hospital nursing staff, are among those who are leaving for sorvice abroad. They left for Wellington on Wednesday. Recommends itself. Misa Milsom'a Lip Mid Cheek Tint, defies detection (2a. Gd.l. efficacious and economical. Will not wipe off. proof against perspiration or weather, vet perfectly harmless. Milsom's Hygienio Face Powder. 2s. Gd. and 4s; Gd.. a box (Skin Food' in powder form), delightful to use obtainable in pink, bnff, white and cream shades, cleans the face and leaves it rested and with a soft velvet-like appearance. Miss iMilsom is sole proprietress of the celebrated "Cultene' (Reg.) Skin Foods, 35., and the "Culteue" Balm, 3s. Gd. All hair and face treatments; latest liah- work and toilet requisites stocked. Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street (4 doors above "Evening Post"). Telephone 814 — Advt. Many unfortunate ladies in England who have hitherto depended upon German dyes are now obliged to go about with grey hair. The ladies of New Zealand are more fortunate, for they can always rely on Jupp-Turner's Famous Hair Dyes. In light brown, medium brown, dark brown, and black. Two bottles with each colour at 10s. 6(1. No single bottles supplied. Postage, Gd. extra. JuppTurner's, 155 Willis Street, Wellington. Mention this paper.—Advt.

A Gift Tea. Very many visitors were present at the "gift tea" which was held by the Sisters at the Home of Compassion at Island Bay yesterday afternoon, for tho benefit of the babies and children Who are at present among its initiates. The need for warm clothing and comforts lor these little ones made an urgent appeal to many people, an appeal that was made all the pleasanter to respond to by the irresistible lure of the sunshine that made tho journey to Island Bay so attractive. Tho visitors were welcomed: by the Sisters, and in a little while the sitting-room in which the parcels of garments and clothing werc placed began to overflow everywhere with contributions. To provide for such a number of children as are in tho home is not an easy matter, for there are nineteen tiny children, ranging from two months to twelve. Thero are also twenty boys and girls considerably above that age, and in the incurable ward are sixteen children, eight boys and eight girls. The visitors were taken all over the place, including the Jubilee Ward, where they were entertained aafternoon tea. This, the latest wing of tlie Home, is wonderfully con plete, and it« dormitories, nursery, infirmary, and bal conies were the subject of much admiration, as indeed were all the arrangements throughout the building. Another tea is to be given on Saturday, when those interested in the homo who were not able to attend yesterday's function will have another opportunity of doing something for these little children. Military Hospital Cuild. Miss Sybil Nathan (hon. secretary) wishes to acknowledge 11 suits of pyjamas, 3 balaclavas, 1 large box of bandages, from the Martinborough Relief and Equipment Fund, per Mrs. W. J. Martin. The following is a list of those who have done sewing and knitting for the equipping of No. 1 Stationary Hospital for tho Military Hospital Guild:—Mrs. W. F. Massey, Mrs. Hoaro, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. W. Kennedy, Miss Neule, Mrs. Dnmbell, Mrs. J. Palmer, Mrs. Flyger, .Mrs. Montgomery, Airs. F. Black, Mrs. M'Gavin, Mrs. Ashenden, Mrs. Nicholson, Miss Phillips, Miss Spurdle, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. M'Vicar, Mrs. Kinvig, Miss Goring, Miss Gore, Mrs. AV. J. Martin, Mrs. F. P. Wilson, Miss Whittaker, Mrs. Rowntree, Miss G. Nathan, Miss Steele, Mrs. M'Leau, Mrs. John Blundell, Mrs. Post, Jttrs.-L. Blundell, Mrs. L. Nelson, Nurse Wishart, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. Hosking, Mrs. T. Price, Mrs. Hoßhen, Mrs. Lees, Mrs. M'lntyre, Lady Kelburn, Mrs. Brien, Mrs. ShirtclilFe, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Muir, Miss H. M'Leod, Mrs. Gower, Miss Orford, Mrs. Von Haast, Mrs. l'owles, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Scott, Miss G. Kirkcaldio, Mrs. and the Misses Nathan, Mrs. AViron, Mrs. Blaekbnrn, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Dukes, Mrs. Guy ' Fulton, Mrs. Bridges. Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Burnett, Miss Wilkinson, Mrs. Simpson, Airs. Anderson, Mrs. Post, Mrs. Hume, Mrs. Nicholson, Miss Gowlett, Mrs. Toblin, Mrs. Selby, Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Barclay, .Airs. Kirker, Mrs. A'oung, Mrs. Luke, 'Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Corkill, Sirs. Reid. Three weddings—those of Nurses Thompson, Rhodden, and Siitim —took place at the Nurses Club recently. Nurses Cherry, Newdick,, .and E. M'Leod, (Auckland), Murray, Stokes, Nicol, Christmas, and Hodges (Christchurch), and Nurseß Hooker, Gould, and Wilkinson (Napier) are among those who are leaving AVellington to-day for service abroad. At the present time they are staying at tlie Nurses Club in Kensington Street. Another demonstration of cooking by electricity was given in the showrooms of the Electric Light Company, Harris Street, .yesterday afternoon. Many visitors were present during tho afternoon, and the merits of the various contrivances for reducing the labour of housowork, as well as the advantages of cooking by electricity, were emphasised by various members of the staff. The report from the AVomen's Branch of the Labour Bureau shows that there is still a considerable lack of domestic help in AVellington, in spito of the war and hard times, s which necessitate many doing their own work. Application from employers show: Charwomen, 62; domestic workers, 41; lady-helps, 3; housemaids, 7; seamstresses, 2; waitresses. 8; kitchen-maids, 2; cooks. 10; housekeepers, 3; total, t 138. From workers applications were receivedCharwomen, 28; domestic workers, 16; lady-help, 1; housemaids, 6; cooks, 3; waitress, 1; seamstress, 1; total, 06. ■ Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan (Blenheim) are visiting Wellington. Miss Sybil Nathan, hon. secretary to the Military Hospital Guild, loaves to-day on a short visit to Sydney. During her absence her duties will be undertaken by her sister, Miss Ethel Nathan. Four of the earliest members of the Nurses' Club are leaving in about three weeks' time for tho front. They are: Nurses Lucy M'Leod, O'Connor, Eddy, and Kitching. Mrs. Devine is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Purchas (Auckland) left for Melbourne recently, to visit her cousin Madamo Melba. The engagement is announced of Miss Helen Maud Antill, youngest daughter of Mr. 11. AV. Antill, Ivumeroa, to Mr. AV. M. Swinburn, sccond son of tho Rov. AV. Swinburn, the Bluff, Southland. Miss Madge Thwaites, who is leaving Godber's to be married, was, on AVednesday, the recipient of handsome presents from tlie firm and staff, tho former giving an elcctro-plated tea pot and the latter a silver entreo dish and butter knives. A jumble sale is to be held to-mor-row afternoon and evening at Green's old shop, in Vivian Street. The sale is in aid of the New Zealand AVovnded Soldiers' Fund, and articles of all kinds will be on sale. Mrs. Barltrop, of the South AVellington Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance, desires to acknowledge tlie following:—Conscience, 45.; Miss Albert, 10s.; Mrs. Lea Lord, £2 25.; "AVool," £2 ss. 4d.; Miss Cooper, £1 Is.: "Discount," 95.; Bertha, 10s.; also gifts of material or garments from Mrs. Hugo, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. AVales, Mrs. Kwing, and Misses Hostwiek, Dutton, Nancy Lee, M'Kerrow, and Anon. For Faco Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Airs. Rolleston's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms. Qualied Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its' colour. 2oG Lambton Quay.*

English Convalescent Home, for N.Z. Soldiers. The High Commissioner for New Zealand and Miss Mackenzie spent last week-end at Brighton, wliere they inspected, on behalf of the New Zealand War Contingent Association, the beautiful homo which haft been offered by Air. and Airs. Knight to Now Zealand convalescent soldiers (states a London correspondent of March 30). The house is finely situated, it has many rooms, and is most comfortably furnished. Tho internal arrangements, which have been carefully planned, are up to date. The house overlooks beautiful grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Knight have not only offered the home, they will run it at their own expense for six months. Although Mr. Kniglit is an Englishman, he is so pleased with New Zealand's answer to the Motherland's call that he and his wife are only too happy to have an opportunity of doing something in recognition of the Dominion's patriotism.