WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2572, 21 September 1915, Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Continued from Pago 2)

Mrs. Phil Nathan is arranging a musical and dramatic recital in New Plymouth (where she has been spending tlie winter), in connection "\vitli the ictona League in that town.

Matron Fulton, of Trentham Hospital, and Sister Keith will be among the next nurses to be sent to Egypt. The fow nurses who came buck witli wounded soldiers on the Tahiti have been granted 'fhreo weeks' leave of absence from duty.

An Australian nnrse, writing to a friend from Heliopolis, states that two of the Australian sisters were mentioned in dispatches for bravery under lire. They were on transport (hospital) duty from the Dardanelles to Alexandria, and they kept to their work on the decks while the shells were bursting air around them. Things became so hot that the captain decided to move from the stationary position to further out in tho straits. One of tlio Australian soldiers, in describing the situation, said that the two sisters wero wonderful, and never lost a grip of themselves throughout that awful day—tho day of the landing. They were bringing tho wounded iiy hundreds oyer to the hospital ship. 'Further on in her letter tho nurse suggests that coloured handkerchiefs should be sent to tho men instead of white ones, as is already boing done, also coloured triangular bandages, and net covers for milkjugs. She further advises that soclcs should bo made long in the legs.

Mrs. Raymond Lawrence and _ Miss Williams, who have been on a visit to Napier,/ returned to Wellington last evening.

It is at Mr. Paino's .fruit shop on the Quay, near tlio' Gear pompany's promises, that little bunches of herbs may lie bought on Fridays, not Mr. Elaine's, as appeared in yesterday's issue. The proceds of their sale go towards buying material for soldiers' garments.

Mrs. M. l'omare desires to thank the undermentioned who very kindly donated supplies of writing material for the use of tho Second Maori Contingent:— Veitch and Allan, Eureka Book Stall, E. A. Vaughan, Shand's Arcade, S. and "W. Mackay, W. M. Haworth, D.1.C., Kirkcaldie and Stains.

The Practical Care of the Hair.—The hair is the most determining factor in a woman's looks; yet many, a fine head of hair has been spoilt for want of attention. Such apathy-is wrong, for the hair is one of. woman's most valuable assets. Now, to start, why not call on or write Miss Milsom. She has two essential Lubricants that feed and nourish the scalp —one for those with dry and brittle hair, one for tfttose with weak greasy hair (both 3s. jar). Directions sent as to the proper one to use for clients' home . treatment. This is the commencement to prevent falling hair and greyness, leaving the hair soft, glossy and .thick with new growth, Then • there . are further- preparations highly recommended such as Shampoo Mixture, 2s. (id. bottle; Hair Cream, 3s. 6d. jar; Herbal Soap, Is. cake; Hair Antiseptic,. 2s. Ijd. bottle; Hair Tonic, 3s. 9d. bottle. Hairwork of every description. Combings made up. Electrolvsis. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 8i Willis Street (i doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Advt.

For the permanent Tomoval of superfluous hair, Mrs. Rolljston is recommended, also for special course; of hair treatment (one 'guinea), shampooing, clipping, face massage, hairdressing, etc. Hairwork of latest-English designs, combings made up. . 256 Lambton Quay.—Advt. ■ . t "SYDAL" (Wilton'*, Hand Emollient). "I've got such a tender skin I think I will grow a beard." "I'll get a divorce if yon"do, Why "can't you use a little "SYDAL' before shaving?"- "You men arc such stupids."—Adrt. Fragrant Violets, fresh daily. Send yoiir friends an artistic posy .of violets packed in. violet boxes, 2s. >a. and 3s. Gd. eecli; special fancy boxes of Freesias, Carnations, and choicest flowers, 55., 65., 7s. 6d.~, and 10s. 6d., posted aaywhere. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Floriste, 36 Willis Street.—Advt.