WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2647, 18 December 1915, Page 11

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Continued from Page 10) invalid Cooking Examinations. The following is a list of tlie successfnl competitors in the Cooking Nurses' Examinations, held in connection with the Wellington Technical Collegelsabella Burt, Amy Christie, Helen G'omrie, Martha Daniel, Dorothy Dartnall, Tamar Foster, Eon a Gray. Jean Gray Halliburton, Irene Hone.vfield, Pearl Hughan, Nora Leslie Hughes, Violet Irwin Lynette Mackenzie," Isobel MaoLennon, May Armfield Nook, Florenco Julia Stnbbs, Selina Bertha Thompson. Lilian May Walker, Beatrice Wallace, Eva Adeline Wallace, Gertrude Wcitzel, Winifred Wilson, Irene North, Isabel' Catherine Mac Donald, Mary Alicia Thompson. A Hastings Wedding. At the Hastings Methodist Chnrcli Miss Winifred Hart, daughter of Mr. William Hart, Mayor of Hastings, was married on Thursday to Mr. W. J. Mic'haelson, son of the lato Mr. H. Michaelsori, Napier. The service, which ■was'choral, was. conducted by the Rev, A. M. Rugby Pratt. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore grey «repe-<le-cliine and cairicd a shower bouquet of white carnations and roses with maidenhair fern and asparagus trailers, the gift of Mrs. H. JC. Bea'mis'li. The bridesmaids were Misses Dysart. Edna Hart (sister of the bride), and Aileerf Ryan, the first wearing white embroidered voile and pink hat, and ,the two. last white hailstone muslin w;ith mop caps to match. _ The wedding presents included a. silver crike basket from tlio Hastings Soldiers Send-off Committee and a set or silver teaspoons from the Countess ot Liverpool 'Soldiers' Equipment Committee, on which bodies tho bride had been an enthusiastic worker. i A Resourceful Irishwoman. An Irish girl, Miss May Traill, daughter ofiMr. W. A. Traill; an engineer, whose : work ■in connection .-with the Giant's Causeway is famous, has been put in' complete charge of the electric light and power installation at tlie Studley College for Horticulture, ctc., in England. This consists of a 50 horsepower gas engine and suction, plant driving two dynamos, with a set of accumulators for. the electical lighting and power for running, the dairy and laundry plants, and the incubators for hatching chickens by electricity. _ Previous to her acceptance of this position, Miss Traill .drove tlie college _ motor lorry,, which had been requisitioned by the Government, from Studley to London—a distance of over 100 miles. St. John Ambulance Funds. , The following subscriptions have been received by Mr. J. B. Finlay towards the above, funds:—Robert Lilburu, £5 195.; M. Morrison, £6 17s. 6d.; Junior Division of Hamua School, 155.; por Miss Nowman, Marion, £1. The St. John Ambulance Association acknowledges receipt of 10 pairs of bed-socks, made by. tho senior girls of the Hamua School. Health of Women and CHlldren. The moiitlily . meeting of tho Royal Now Zealand Society for the Health of Women »nd Children, Petone and Lower Hutt Branch, was held in the Mayor's Room, I-ower Hutt, on Tuesday afternoon. • There were present: Mesdames. R. C. -I£irk (president), M'Caw, Lyford, Mather, Ewen, Hector, G. Wilson, R. H. Wilson, M'Plierson, Wormer, Cameron, Harman (lion, treasurer), Burd (hon. secretary), and Miss Peach. Nurse Baker, who was present, read her report, and incidentally mentioned some cases of a serious( nature, which are now making satisfactory progress._ > Evidence of the excellent work done in tho district by the Plunket Nurso is continually coming, to hand, and the com-mittee-feels gratified in having such a capable officer. Several donations in money came to hand for the Sowing Guild, and Mesdames Lyford (secretary) and Mather (treasurer), are working hard to have a . box of Plunket. baby clothes ready to;'send Home for tlio babies of. soldiers' widows'and for Belgian babies at aii early, date. Mrs. Calender, Lower Hutt, collected .£1 18s. Gd. for the funds of the society, including £l"ls. from Mrs. Brown, "Keywadin," Belmont Road (yearly subscription). .Apologies for absence • were received from Mesdames Seales (assistant secretary), Tc-dd, and Stephenson. .. '

The special course of Hair Treatment for One Guinea nt lira Rolleston's comprises Clipping and Singeing, Massage, with Scalp Food, Shampooing, Hand and Vibro Massage; also a lesson in the latest stylo of Hairdressing, and advice'on tho care and treatment of the ' hair. 256 Lambton Quay. Tel. 1599.—Advt.

Wood**' Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and ooldß never fails.' ta, fid,

Patriotic Entertainment at island Bay. A successful entertainment, under the direction of Mrs. Saidie Hill, was given in the Assembly Hall (kindly lent by Mr. Robert Kceue.) on Thursday, assisting artists being: Miss Grace Kennedy (violin), ill'. Huggius ('cello), Miss Nellie Castle (contralto), Mr. Heketa (Maori baritone), Miss Farthers (elocutionist), and Mr. Zante Wood in monologue. Pianoforte items were given by Misses Olivo Tlcrron, Isobel Fairley, Elsboth Bath, tiwladys Hill, _ Marion Samson, Ivy Mills,'Leola Huggins, and Master Gordon Bal'linger. The hall was artistically decorated with evergreens and bunting, lent by Mrs. Dodrell. The piano was lent by the Bristol Piano Co. The funds are to be devoted to the needs of tho Y.M.C.A. military work.

A Press Association cablegram from London announces the engagement of Lord Plunket's eldest daughter, ™>e Hon. Heleii Cecil Olive, to Captain Tabu Rhodes (Grenadier Guards'), of Chnstchurch, aide-de-camp to General Sir Alexander Godley.

Mrs. Firth, hcn._ .treasurer of the Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges the following subscriptions and donations: — December subscriptions, Mrs. Gear, 55.; M.iss Gear, 55.; Mrs. Fulton, 2s. 6a.; N. Riley, 2s. 6d.; Mrs.. L. Blundell, £1; Mrs. Robinson, 55.; Mrs. Townsend, Ss;; Mrs. W. Nathan, £5; Mrs. Joseph, 10s.; Marjorie and Florence. Is. 6d.; Mrs. Gibb, os.; Mrs. Hosking, £2 25.; Mrs. J. Myers, 155.; Miss Coates, 10s.; Miss Eraser (November and December), ss. Members—Mrs. Purdy, 2s. 6d.: Mrs. H. A. M'Gregor, 2s. 6d.; Jliss Blyth, 2s. Bd. Donations —Kelburn Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, £5; Mr., Bock, £1 10s.; Mrs. Stratton Izard.

A. presentation was made recently to Mrs. L. Oscar Johnson, of 76 Clyde Quay, in recognition of her invaluable and continued help towards tlie various patriotic, committees and smaller benefit organisations. The presentation, which was made through Mr. Frank Levin, who lias acted in the capacity of chairman and . secretary to the committers concerned; took tho form of ia, framed ietter of thanks and appreciation in illuminated address . style, excellently finished in water colours. This was tho creditable work (gratis) of Mr. F. M. Edwards, of Edwards and Huut, late of Wellington, whilst the handsome, oak frame was likewise supplied free by Messrs. M'Gregor Wright and Co., of Lambton Quay, to both of whom tho thanks of the committees are hereby conveyed.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society wish to acknowledge the following gifts:—The Kimbolton and Kiwitoa. Bed Cress Society, 6 pillows, 3 writing pads, 1 book, 6 towels, 2 nightingales, 3 bed jackets, 6 face cloths, } pair bed socks, swabs, 12 suits of pyjamas; Mrs. Wilson, 1 pair slippers; per Miss Redmond, 2 scarves,'-1 balar clava, old linen;. Tilly Drown, Te Aro School, 14 serviettes; Edith Carter, To' Aro School, 6 diet cloths; Te Aro School, books and magazines; County of Egmont Patriotic League, 'Women's Guild, 8 dressing-gowns, 4 suits of pyjamas, 1 night shirt, Mrs. Sanson, 1 balaclava; Fred Abraham, 6 haudkorcliiefs, 1 pair mittensE. Jackson, 2 face, cloths; Mr." B. Ling, Otaki,. 31 books; Mangareka Red Cross Society, a tiibcs of tooth paste, 3 packets of Lifebuoy, soap, 1 .nightshirt, 2 shirts, 2 suits' of pyjamas, 36 eye bandages, 12 face cloths, 3 pairs slippors, 6 balaclavas, 3 pairs mittens, 3 scarves, 12 pairs bed socks. 2 cholera belts, 1 pair socks,' 3 head bandages, 6 towels, lib. lint dressing, . 3 many-tailed bandages, 84 roller bandages, 11 triangular bandages, swabs, 3 cakes.of coal tar soap; Mrs. Parrot, old linen; Mrs. J. W. Wallace, 2 pairs socks, 2 pairs bed socks, 2 scarves; Miss Bennett, 4 pair mittens; Mrs. Ford Hutchinson, books; Mrs. Salek, 16 books: Miss Kcicli, 2 pairs seeks; Illma aud Duloio Cole, Te Aro School, 7 bags, 1 jug cover; Clydo'Quay School Patriotic Sewing Club, 11 pairs mittens, 73 handkerchiefs, 4 pairs 60cks, 16 balaclavas, 1 scarf, 5 pairs slippers, 9 eye baudages, 8 face cloth J* 2 treasure bags, old linen; 1 nightingale ; Mrs. Hoklon, Pororua, 3 pairs socks, 1 scarf. Can I be taught to look after my own hair? Yes. Consult Miss Milsom. She will advise you. All'hairwork the very 'fiuest quality and weaving.- Made daily, the latest'.transformations, toupees, wigs, switches, plaits,- pads (natural hair), and .'curls. Those' distant please post pattern of .hair and describe requirements. Reply sjid quotation immediately sent and advice as to what to wear. Miss Milsom can make any woman look smart for the new season's millinery—whether the hair be abundant or scarce. All complexion and skin requisites stocked. Miss Milsom, linrnett's Buildings. 94 Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Tel: 814. — Advt. Don't make the mistake that "SYDAL" is expensive to use. It is unlike all other preparations for the skin in that it is entirely tree from grease or fat in any form. . A very • small quantity is used each time, and a Jar will , last several months. Is. 6d. 6pent on a Jar of "SYDAL" is well spent.—Advt.

Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, who has been medical inspector under the Education Department, has been appointed by the Defence authorities to the medical staff at Trcntham, with the rank of military captain. She will be in charge of the hospital, which was formerly Mr. Izard's house and which he placed at the disposal of the authorities for that purpose. Dr. Gunn will be the first lady i doctor to receive this title ill New Zealand,

Contributions to the flower stall in Rough's. Buildings for tho Wounded Soldiers', Fund are acknowledged by Miss Cooper and Miss Moss from. Jliss Burt, Misses M. and S. Williams, Mr. Barclay, _ Mrs. Gooddr. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs, Shinb, Mr#. Archibald, Miss Davies, Mrs. Joliffe, Mrs. S. Harcourt, Mrs. Cook, Miss SJcerrett, Lady Hector, Jliss Ewen,' Mrs. Webster, Mrs. N. Matthews, Mrs. Tripp. Mrs. Ewen, Miss Isaacs, Miss Humfrey, Miss Cooper, Mrs. Hulme, Miss E. Williams, Mrs. G. It. Pearse, Mrs. J. B. Gaisford, Mrs. F. Seed, Mrs. .Stewart M'Kenzie, Mrs. Gavin, Mrs. Reich, Mr. Roberts. Mrs. Keeling, Miss Morrah, Miss Priqe, and Mrs. Cook. Tho week has been si strenuous ons for the busy workers at the Town Hall, for those who have been assisting with the plum puddings for the Soldiers' Christmas Dinner, liere have beon some of them who have been at the hall before; nine in tho morning and have not left at night till ten or eleven. The quantities of material that have' been used for the puddings have been very large necessarily, when in weight the whole amount will total 60001b. and the mixing alone has been very heavy work. Yesterday practically saw tho end of the task and to-day tho puddings will be sent to the "Wellington Meat Export Company, for the finishing j touch, the company having volunteered !tc cook them for the committee.. Some were sent out yesterday. A supply of 'housewives ready for use was to be sent to Wanganni this week in response to an order from the Wanganui committee who were purchasing them at the rate of half a crown each.