WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2650, 22 December 1915, Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD

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purple Gross Service,

All lovers of horses will be interested to hoar of the groat work dono by the above society in rendering practical voluntary assistance to horses working in", the zone of the armies. It has maintained three hospitals for wounded and sick Army horses, and provided a staff of veterinary surgeons and_ assistants, ambulances, hospital equipment, forage, drags, and instruments. Much has Been done to mitigate the sufferings of the horses fresh from the battlefields with terrible wounds' from exploding shells, bayonets, and barbed wire. Many humanitarians may inquire why all these poor animals are not destroyed, but the society's answer is that it is 'not permitted to destroy horses which may be saved. If cured and fit for military Berni© they are sent' back to the Army, but a merciful death in eases from which there can be no cure is given by means of-the humane killer, wliicli has been extensively adopted in the French military' depots for receiving horses that have been in action. Commandant Champet, of the French Veterinary Service, in a letter ad.dresscd to the staff of the Purple Cross, pays a warm tribute to tlieir work. He writes:—"The staff of the Purple Cross have distinguished themselves by their devotion, their' technical qualities, and by the excellent results which they have obtained. This does not surprise mo, for I was aware of England's love of the horse, and of the progress made" by veterinary science in that country, which ranks amongst the first in the world." This work of mercy is supported almost entirely by voluntary contribution. 1 Novel Distribution of Clfts. ' It' Christmas gifts are distributed in а, novel way it very much enhances their importance in the eyes of the children. The old-fashioned manner of patting the, presents in a stocking or pillow-case, or heaping them up beside the owner's plate at the breakfast table un Christmas morning, are all very well in their way, but the mother who thinks out a fresli scheme is well rewarded for her pains by the great delight of the little folk. A splendid idea is to make tt big pie-dish of biscuit-coloured cardboard, ■ a good deal bigger and deeper than any ordinary pie dish. Then a crust of thin cardboard is made, and covered with' sprigs of Christmas bush, holly, or anything else the fancy may suggest. The toys and presents are collected and labelled, and put into the mammoth pie-dish, which, on Christmas morning, occupies the place of honour on the brpakfast table. It is great fun when either some one diessed as Father Christmas, or father, serves the presents out of the-pie with n huge wooden Ior!< ■and spoon. A little forethought and trouble will show lots of other ways in which presents may be distributed. It is not necessary to go to much expense —originality and ingenuity . count for more than money. Murchison "Doll Quoen" Carnival. Ten dolls have been entered for the "Doll Queen" Carnival promoted by the Murchison Sports and aPstimes Assosiat'ion. Six of the dolls are entered by the public schools of the county, and one each by the Murchison A. and P. Association, Red Cross Society, Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund Committee, and Sports and Pastimes Association. After a fortnight's voting, tho position stands as follows No. 1, A. and P. Association ;■ No. 9, Red Cross; No. 2, : Six Mile and Owen Junction Schools (Combinod); No. 5, Longford School; No. 8, Fern Flat School; No. 4, Sports and Pastimes Association; No. б, Murchison School; No. 7, Tutaki School; No. 10 (Glenroy School) and No. 3 (Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund) are equal. The votes' aro. Id. each, and it 1 is expected that by Christmas Day, on which'the poll closes, there will be well over £100 in hand for the Red Cross Fund. After the election of Queen, the dolls-are to be disposed of by means of a name-guessing competition.. Any doll", which is not won will be auctioned, so that the carnival promises to bring in some £200, which for a small place liko Murchison will be a very creditable performance. The Ilea Cross Fund last month in the county aggregated over £178.

Mrs. Alfred Nathan, of Auckland, and Mrs. Desmond Kott'le left Christchurch on Saturday on their return to tho north. . ,

The special course of Hair Treatment for One Guinea at Mrs Rolleston's comprises Clipping and Singeing, Massage, with Scalp Food, Shampooing, Hand and Vibro Massage; also a lesson in the latest style of Hairdressing, and advice on the care and treatment of the hair. 258 Lambton Quny. Tel. 1599.-Advt.

Ladies, when- passing Herb Price's Store,'Willis Street, spe the-special window displays of Christmas gifts for gentlemen.—Advt.

Mrs. Carter, of Day's Bay,.who underwent an operation at Nurse Lucas a Hospital, Willis Street, is making good progress towards recovery.

The Junior Associates of the London branch of the Victoria League recently held a sale of work, with the proceeds of which they bought four solid silver ink-stands and presented them to the Victoria Lcaguo Club for men of tho Oversea Forces in Waterloo Place. Each inkstand bears an inscription saym" it is a gift from the children of London. They will be 'ised during the war, and afterwards one is to he given to each of the four Dominions for their sergeants messes.

A party of Masterton ladies intend assisting in the serving of the Christmas dinner to the soldiers at the Tauherenikau Camp.

Mrs. Roper Cox, who is the superintendent of tho "Anzac Buffet" in London, was at one time living at Christchurcli, though previously she had been for some years in Australia. Mrs. Roper Cox, who has a son living 111 Wellington, is full of enthusiasm for the work that is accomplished in the "Anzac Buffet," and'is also most appreciative of the generous help which she has been receiving from Australian ladies in London. Their resource and capability permit the smooth working of an admirable system which she has instituted from tho outset, by means of which all the voluntary workers arc provided with a change of occupation at frequent intervals during the day. For" instance, a shift of washing-up is followed by a turn at cooking, and then a spell in attendance upon the guests of the rooms follows. In this way the least agreeable or more tiring of tho tasks which these.' ladies perform alternates with the more agreeable, and all share and share alike. It is said that if the Lonlon .branch] of tho Australian Natives' Association never did anything more than_ afford the entertainment it is now providing at the Anzac rooms for the wounded soldiers of Australasia, _ its existence would bo most amply justified. Sir George Reid visited it recently, and in writing in the visitors' book said: "Tho 'Anzac Buffet' lias a wonderful record of usefulness. Long life to it." At the end of 0110 of the rooms the Australian and the New Zealand flags hang side by side upon the -wall.

A committee of Masterton ladies, headed by "Mrs. W. IT. Kebbell, have been working industriously for mouths past at the manufacture -if bandages for use 011 the hospital ships and in tho military hospitals. They have already dispatched 14,700 bandages.

Soldiers without friends in Wellington are not likely to be overlooked in the matter of hospitality 011 Christmas Day, it would seem. ■ Among those who are arranging for. their entertainment on that day by various citizens ,in Wellington, are Mrs. Baden, of the Defence Visiting Committee, vho is receiving tho names of citizens anxious to receive soldiers without friends; the Now Zealand Natives' Association (Ladies' Guild) and the Soldiers' Room Committee, which also is receiving the names of citizens wishing to offer hospitality to soldiers without friends in town". The_ names of such citizens, .and also soldiers who have no friends here, should he sent to Mrs. Chatficld, caro Soldiers' Room, Sydney: Street, to Mrs. Ibden, or to the Ladies' Guild, N.Z. N.A. .

A meeting of the Ladies' Guild, N.Z.N.A., was held 011 Tuesday afternoon at their rooms, Tory Street. Mrs. M'Vioar was in tho chair. The different comniittcos reported fresh cases in hand. Invalided soldiers travelling from tho front ivcro met in port with offers of assistance. Gifts of flowers and 25 gramaplione records were received with thanks. An offer from Hataitai for two soldiers for a fortnight lias Jjeen accepted. The ladies of the guild are making, arrangements to receive soldiers at their homos for Christmas. The fliild goes into recess till the second ue6da-y iu January, but members who are not leaving town will attend , bo the work as fais as is possible. Individual congratulations to -members holding office and the guild as a whole were exchanged before the meeting adjourned.

Can I be taught to look after-my own hair? Yes. Consult Miss Milsom. She will advise you. AH hairwork the very finest 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 and 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, Barnett's Buildings, 91 Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Tel. 814.— tdvt.

Ladies, for an inexpensive present for a gentleman call and inspect the special stocks at Herb Price's Store, Willis St.— Advt. -

Wedding Announcement.—Beautiful roses and the choicest of (lowers only are, U6ed when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded' through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Floriste, 36 Willis Strwt.—Advt.

Prevention is better than a cure, therefore use "SYDAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient) regularly, and >avoid having chapped hands and lips. If it is tw late to "prevent," thou you can "euro" with the same preparation. Buy a Jar to-day fEOiu your Chemist or Store, Is. 6d.—Advt.

The Anzac Buffet- so much patronised by Australasian soldiers in London has been moved to larger quarters adjoining the new Commonwealth Military Departments. It is hoped that a billiard table will now be added for the_ entertainment of tho men. It is said that "Anzac" is a real Turkish word, meaning "Only just," so the coincidence is rather curious. "Only just" lends itself to descriptions of many aspects of the fight thoie.

In a letter received by Mrs. Campion, of' Wakefield Road, St-rathfield (Australia), from her brother in England, the writer refers to the high' esteem in which tho people of Great Britain hold the soldiers of Australia and New Zealand. "Wo look upon them as the bravest and staunchest fighting men in tho world," lie says, "and their brave deeds at Gallipoli will live for ever. It is very, very sad to think of the numbers that nave fallen, but they have died bravely, and England can never forget them. When tho war is over, we shall have "an immense kingdom of Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India, with an Imperial Parliament in London, and representatives from all the colonies."

Mrs. 1 G. H. Didsbury and her little son left yesterday for Pirinoa.

The Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, is offering a prize to each school in Wellington for tho best-knitted pair of socks made during the holidays. The socks must be made from Mrs. Jolly's pattern, which can be obtained at the Town Hall for ono penny a copy. Tho socks need not necessarily be given to the Countess of Liverpool Fund; this is optional.

Miss Amy Murphy and Miss Nellie Black, well known Now Zealand singers, will, spend their Christmas in Wellington.

Ladies, see our fine showing of Gent's Ties, at 2s. 6d/ each. Herb Price's, Willis. Street.—Advt.

Ideal for the Beach or for the country, or for home—our Washing Hats at Is. to 3s. 6d. A hat the boy's delight to wear. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners St.— Advt.

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