WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2534, 7 August 1915, Page 11

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Continued from page 10.) Commrclal Travellers' Ladies' Night. Yesterday evening tho members of the Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association gave a special evening for those ladies who had so whole-heartedly- assisted them in their work for tho recent carnival campaign. These "ladies' evenings" aro always very popular, as. tho club provides such good entertainment, and that of 1 last ovening was no exception to tho general rule. Tho guests as they arrived were received by Mr Manton, vice-presi-dent, in the absence of tho president, and very cheory and cosy tho entrance hall looked' wtih its red carpets and banks of palms lining tho stairway. Flags everywhere draped the walls, and in. tho concert room, which was filled wtih visitors, the walls were entirely lined with them, the warmth and colour emphasising the cheerlcssness and gloom outside. An'excellent concert programme occupied the lirst part of tho evening, songs being contributed by Mrs. Wood'house, Miss Waters, Messrs. _ Herbert AVood, D. Kenny, ff. Goudie, and a violin solo by'"Mr. Watson. Little Miss Riti M'Geo gave a patriotic recitation, following it with a comic song, and afterwards came Master Winston- M'Carthy, whose clever singing of Harry Lauder's songs so delighted everyono that it was some time before he was allowed to sit down again. Supper in the dipingrgom. upstairs, also draped with flags and decorated with .spring flowers, iollowed. During tho supper timo Mr. Manton seized tue opponuntiy of referring to tho splendid work which women- had done since the outbreak of war, aud on bolialf of tho Commercial Travellers' Committee thanked them most heartily for their splendid work in tho recent carnival campaign. Without them tho success wiiicli' the carnival had met with would not have been nearly 60 great as it was. Mr. Manton went on to speak of tho resolution which had been moved the other day and carried throughout tho Empire.. lie was glad to see tiiat no word of peace was mentioned in it, as no peace should be tolerated until, the Germans . had been made to suffer to the uttermost for all their atrocities, for their unutterable crimes against humanity. Through the women of the Empire, the, Army and tho Navy were stronger to-day than they had oyer been, and with such a cause and such wrongs to fight for they must be invincible.. . Mr. Oarr, on behalf of the guests of the evening returned thanks ■. for the kind things that had been said of them, and Mr. Fitzgibbon followed. Dancing in the adjoining room .entertained everyone for the remainder of tho time. An apology for his unavoidable- absenco was read from the Hon. W. F. Massey, and his cordial wishes for a most successful and enjoyable evening. Among those present were Mrs.: Manton, the'wife of the vice-president; Miss Doughty, the. carnival queen; and Nurse Jiveritt. A large, number of the ladies'who; formed the committee for ■ the Commercial Travellers' campaign were present, ::s well'as a number of ■friends, 'i'h© decorations wero carreid out' by tho stewards of the club, the results being very charming.

COUNTESS OF LIVERPOOL FUND The Countless of Liverpool has addressed the following to the people of New Zealand;'-— ■"I desire -to take this'opportunity of thanking all those .who have so kindly responded to my, appeai forsocks for the New Zealand: troops,-as many cf tho parcels were sent .< anonymously and could not be acknowledged. At the same time, I wish also to express my thanks to those committees who assisted mo so much by packing these gifts ready for dispatch. During the past month, 30,000: pairs of socks were sent off, while many other gifts, were also enclosed. In addition, 500 parcels, each containing two pairs of socks and other useful articles, were dispatched to the Maori Contingent; I am now hoping that I may shortly be euabled to forward a further consignment of comforts to our troops at the front." ' _ . As the Mayoresses and committees of Auckland, Wellington; and Christchurch .arid tho president and committee of the ' Otago Patriotic Association have kindly I .undertaken to pack tho gifts for the. men in their respective areas, it would be a great advantage if other committees would co-operato as much as possible with them, in order to facilitate the quick dispatch of all the gifts contributed. ' . It is requested that all gifts for tho Maori Contingents may be sent direct J to' Her Excellency ' the Cduntess_ of Liverpool, Government House, Wellington/ marked "Maori Contingent." Since their discovery, in 1870, the ;diamond' mines at Kimberley ; have :yielded an- average return worth over •four million .pounds per' annum.'

THE HEALTH OP WOMEN AND CHILDREN The monthly meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children was held on Thursday. There were present: Mosdames Massey (in the chair), M'Lean, Fitchett, Ponsonby, AVai'ol, F. Leckie, Corrigan, W. Luke, G. Reid, Anderson, Winder, Ilosking, Viscountess Kelburn, Lady Stout, lUissos Kirkcaldie, Barnott, and Cable. Apologies wore received from Mosdames Williams, S. Kirkcaldie, M'Vicar, T. Tripe, Ewen, Fell, and Hiss Peach. TJio nurses reported tho number of visits paid to homes 431, of mothers to rooms 337, and that tho work in the districts was going on satisfactorily. Nurse Soaker's holiday should have been arranged a month ago, but she had waited so that tho work of tho Hutt and Petono branch might be properly attended to until the nurse appointed to this braucli should bo free. It is expected that Nurso Baker will take over her duties about August 21.. Miss Barnett reported that sewing meetings had been held at Mrs. Hoskings house on July 6 and August 3, and will continuo to ho held there on the iirst Tuesday of every month. Miss Inglis, of St. Helen's Hospital, had takon an entire piece of material to make , into haby garments for tho society to send away. A set of patterns had also been sent to the Technical School at Miss Laurenson's request, so that her pupils might make the l;aby garments. Miss Barnett had received the following subscriptions to tho fund for buying material:—Mrs. Algar Williams, £1 Is.; Mesdames Corrigan and

Hosking,_ £1 each; Mrs; Arthur Myers, 10s.; Mass .Barnett, 155.. A request was made that the members of the oommitteo and all those interested in tho society's . sewing circle would give a monthly subscription for the buying of materials, otherwise the work was often hampered by Miss Barnett having to wait to collect money to buy material. It was decided to send parcels to Mrs.'Fergusson at Plymouth, as .'.he had written to Mrs. Algar Williams describing the great need that existed for these olothes amongst tho sailors' wives. . Tho thanks . of tho committee are duo to tho "Busy Bee Club," Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Health for parcels of children's clothing for distribution by the Plunket nurses. Tho following donations and subscriptions wero gratefully acknowledged Tho directors of the Kelburn Tram Co., £2 25.; Mr. J. M'Lellan, £1 Is.; Mr. Mantliall, £1 Is. ; Mrs. J. R. Blair, £1; Mrs. J. Tripe, 165.;. Mesdames Wilkins and Sladden, 10s. each; Mrs. Walls, 7s. 6d.; Mesdames T. Thompson, Houston, Alexandra, and King ss. each; Mrs. Darling, 2s.' 6(1.; box at rooms, £1; Sirs. I/. Blundoll, £1 Is.; Miss Richardson, 10s.; Mesdames Gray, Young, W. Bethune, and T. Luke, os. each. Tho committee wishes to thank Mr. Gill

for donating the cost of insurance of case of baby clothes sent to Lady French's Fund in England. WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE ITS 'AIMS REVISED. Another meeting of the Wellington women's branch of tho Now Zealand Women's National Reserve was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday afternoon, and ivas presided over by Dr. Platts Mills. There was \a very good attendance, and tho chief business of the meeting was tho enrolling of members preparatory to -the classifying which will follow later according to their various qualifications and attainments. Tho circular setting out tho aims of the Women's Reserve, amended . from the previous meeting, was read by Dr. I'latts Mills. The amended portions nowread as follow: — (a) Tho women's branch of the New Zealand National Reserve will be formed aud administered by an executive consisting of a president, secretary, and six members, olio of -whom shall be treasurer. Local sub-committees will also bo formed. The subscription for honorary members -will be 55., and for active members 25., dating from August 1915. (b) All funds contributed shall ho devoted solely to purposes connected with the Wellington branch of the National Reserve of New Zealand, and shall be controlled by tho Executive Committee of tho women's branch through the treasurer. _ Group executives may convene meetings of members of local committees when necessary.

It was decided to enlarge the committee by three members, and Mrs. Hall Thompson, Mrs. Tripp, and Mrs. Wilford were added to their number. In tlio classification that wiJJ follow enrolment members will be divided into the dilFerent sections for which they are qualified, such as clerical work, ambulance and home nursing, signalling, cooking, harvesting or fruit-picking, light farm work (such, perhaps, as milking).' There will also be a. section for those who have learned languages. The committee at the present time does not undertake to teach enrolling members — that may possibly come later. Those \vho_ do not become active' members, by paying their subscription of ss. as Honorary members are assisting the work by their financial contributions. Colonel Porter, Commandant of the New Zealand National Reserve, is throwing open the National Reserve offico at 157 Featherston Street from 4 to 5 p.m. during the week to thoso who wish to enrol, and on Saturdays from 12 to 2. It was explained by Dr. Platts Mills that members will not be called upon to join in the parades of the Men's National Reserve, their part being to support the work in other ways. By classifiying members into sections the Reserve will be able, should the need over arise,. to supply -;whatever- branches of work may. have .vacancies to bo filled (through. tliS stress.of war emergencies) sliSpd tilg inMif Hiir§dll§ iiQS hB alils to Gjjfne to tae rescue. One Scalp* and-'one only is each individual. Its function is to grow hair. Make it do its work. Leaxn aixmt your head and the science connected with it. Miss Milsom will-teach-you how to make the scalp act in nature's way, • with the use o£ Hair, Lubricant,. which is the fertiliser. Shampoo Mixture and Mild Soap for washing. This treatment. produces abundant growth with rich colour and lustre. • Hairwork of every description, clipping, hairdressing, face massage, Cultene Skin Food for the face. Miss Milsom, Barnetfs Building, 91 Willis Street. Tel. 811 (four doors past "Evening Post").—Advt. Ladies troubled with, superfluous hair will be interested to know that Mm. Rolleston has adopted the English method of proving how successfully they may be removed by Electrolysis, with little discomfort, by giving a trial treatment free of charge. Mrs. .Rolleston will be pleased if all ladies troubled will avail themselves of this 'opportunity. Personal attention by appointment. Strictest privacy. 256 , Lambton Quay. Tel. 1599.—Advt. "SYDAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient). "Cutting yourself again, old chap. What's wrong with the razor r" "Eazor's all right, but' I've got such. a. tender eiin." "Why don't you use a little 'SYDAL.' It's. splendid' 6tuff before or after shaving."—Advt. Fragrant Violets, fresh dailj;. Send your friends an ar.tistio posy of violets packed in violet boxes, 2s. 6d. and 3s. 6d. each; special fancy boxes of Freesias, Carnations, and choicest flowers. 55., 65., 7s 6d and 10s. 6d., posted anywhere. Miss Murray, Vice-Kegal Florists, 3C .Willis Street.—Advt. Mr. Georgo "W'illoughby has revived "Charley's Aunt" in tho Little Theatre, Sydney. A pictorial representation of 'Kismet," with Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton in tho -leading roles, is being shown in Australia. Try "NAZOI" for influenza. A few good inhalations of this sterling remedy for coii'hs and colds will soon make you fit as a fiddle. Get a Nazol Inhaler. —Advt. Messrs. - Barraud and Abraham, Ltd., To Kuiti, have a farm of 169 acres for sale on easy terms. Air. li. P. Sorenson, Hastings, has a dflOO-am sheop farm at Hsstliaiffi .for; rolo i-... /»AM ' im'' i>»tV .o/Miftpfunrl..

MISHAP TO S,S. CORINNA"" ♦ — .VESSEL NOT SERIOUSLY DAMAGED, At about 8 a.m. yesterday the Union Company's Corinna, which had been reported in yesterday's Dominion as having struck in tho vicinity of Barrett's Reef, was brought round from the Evans. Bay Wharf to the Glasgow Wharf. Immediately on the vessel berthing, tho discharge of her cargo was commenced. Up till 1 p.m. about 500 tons was put out of Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 holds. It was found that the water had reached as far as tho 'tween decks in No. 1 hold, but tho remaining three holds were quite dry. When the Corinna had discharged the necessary quantity of cargo she was taken in towby three tugs and arrived at the Patent Slip at about 5 p.m. The salvage tug Terawhiti had meantimo connected up her pumps and with tho assistance of tho Corinna's pumps both vessels managed to copo with the inrush of water. At about 8.30 p.m. the Corinna was hauled up on tho cradlo and it was then seen that there were several holes pierced on both sides forward up to about tho waterline. It is probablo that some plates will have to be removed, aud it is thought that tho damage will be repaired in timo for the Corinna to be relaunched by Monday evening or Tuesday morning.

Messrs. Abraham and Williams, Ltd., Hamilton branch, have for sale what they state is an exceptional bargain in -unimproved land. The property is of 611 acres, .and is only three miles from the Putararu railway station.