WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2719, 14 March 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MOTHER, THE CHILD IS BILIOUS.

MATTERS OF, INTEREST FROM «?AR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen,)

Wedding in St. Peter's, On Saturday afternoon, in St. Peter's Church, the marriage tcok place of Captain Hardham, Y.C., recently back from the war, to Miss Constance Evelyn (Cissit) Parsonson, daughter of Mrs. Parsonson, of Oiiiro Road, and the late Mr. John Parsonson, of Doncaster, England. Tile ceremony was performed by the Rev. Sir. Stevens, and Mr. Rowley' played the organ. 'The bride, who was givon away by hor brother, Mr. J. F. i'arsonson, of Christchurcli, wore a gown ot ivo'-y crepe tie ctunu and with a veil fastened with sprays ot orango hloywm, and carried a bouquet of white flowers with the faintest touch of pink. Miss Molly Gordon, of Christchurch, was bridesmaid, and wore u gown of cream embroidered chiffon nras-. lin, with deep belt of rose-coloured silk, and! a black hat. She carried a bouquet of pink flowers. The best man was Sergeant lienry Hardham, brother of tho bridegroom. Mrs. Parsouson, mother of the bride, was in black, with a black hat. The wedding was a very quiet one as tho bridegroom returns to the front shortly, and only immediate relatives, including Air and Mrs. Hardbarn, the bridegroom's parents, his sis, tors, Mrs. Hall, of Petone, and Mrs. M. F- ICenned-v, of Karori, and two brothers, Messrs. Alfred and George Hard, ham, were present. Captain Hardham'a present to this bride was a diamond bangle, and to tho bridesmaid was given a gold' chain with an inlaid gold charm pendant. Mrs. M'Vicar wit' hot act as judge of the baby show in connection with tho St. Patrick's Day celebrations at New* town Park,- as Dr. M. M'Cahou, tho selected judge, will be absent south on that date. Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions received by the Mayoress' Committee of the Countess of Liverpool Fund during the past week aro as follow:—Mrs. Quin, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Seamen, 1 pair socks; Rex and Dorothea Haughey, papers; To Aro School, 3 balaclavas, 7 bags; Mrs. Bell, 6 balaclavas, 12 pairs socksj G towels, Mrs. P. Wayworth, 1 muffler; Levin Work Party, 2 doz. head bandages, -J doz. eye bandages, roller bandages; Mrs. Morrow, 2 pairs socks; Eastbourne Ladies' Committee, 13 iiairs socks, 1 "balaclava; Miss E. R. Taylor, 1 pair bod socks, 1 scarf; "No Name," 1 pair socks-; Mrs. Martin, 1 pair socks; "Anon," 1 pair socks; Nurse Tricker, 4 balaclavas; Miss Horlor, 1 balaclava, 1 pair mittens, 1 pair seeks; Mrs. Thompson, 1 pair socks, 1 muffler, 3 hags; Mrs. A. E. Mills, 3 balaclavas; Miss Barraud, 1 pair socks; Mrs. W. G. Mautell, 3 pairs socks; Wellington College. 6 pairs socks; North Tavaiiaki Patriotic League, 42 facc cloths, 3 scarves, 8 bags, 1 pair pyjamas, 3 pairs bed socks, 2 doz. jng covers, etc.; airs. M'Kerrow, 1 balaclava; Mrs. Nicholson, 6 pairs socks; "Anon," per Mr. Laskey, 3 tins tobacco and pouch; IMrs. Mellsop, G balaclavas; Miss Emily Svraons, o capes; Sirs. Seville, 6 pairs socks.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Lawson have taken Dr. Hogg's cottage at AYallaceville, and intend to stay there for several mouths.

Don't Hesitate ! A Laxative is fjocesoary if Tongue is coated, Breath Bad, ot .Stomach out of order.

Give California Syrup of Figs—' Califig 1 at once—a teaspoonful to-day often saves a child from being ill to-morrow.

If your little one is out of sorts, isn't resting, eating and acting naturally—look, mother! See if its tongueis coated. This is a sure sign that its little stomach, liver and bowels are clogged witli bile and undigested food. When cross, irritable, feverish, with tainted breath and perhaps stomach-ache or diarrhoea; when the child has a sore throat or chill, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs—

' Califig,' and in a lev/ hours all the poisonous, constipating undigested food and bile will gently move out of its little bowels without griping and you have a healthy, playful child again. .

Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless'fruit laxative, because it never fails to cleanse the little one's liver and bowels and cleanse the stomach, and they dearlv love its pleasant taste. Full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups printed 011 each bottle. Ask your chemist for a bottle of ' Califig ' —California Syrup of Figs, and see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company. Of all chemists in bottles of two sizes, 1/lJ and 1/9. Ataid substitutes.

Red Cross Military Hospital Cuild. Miss Sybil Nathan, hon. secretary of the Red Cross Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges the following contributions •. —Mrs. H. Crawford, 2 pairs h.k. socks; Women's Christian Tcmperanco Union, Greytown, 15 doz. eye bandages,, old linen; Norscwood Branch of British Red Cross, "4 handkerchiefs, 3 pairs socks, G towels, 18 pillow cases; Awahuri Branch of British Red Cross, 290 cotton wool swabs, 50 gauze swabs, 1.20 roller bandages, 3 corner bandage's, 11 bead jug-covers, 10 eye bandages ; Lower Tlutt Patriotic Guild, 6 pairs socks, 1 muffler, 9 flannel waistcoats, 1 one-button shirt, parcel handages, 24 pairs pyjamas; Mrs. A. Simpson, Devon Street, walking sticks; Mrs. Bullock, 4 pairs socks, 3 balaclavas, L.B. face cloths; Red Cross Guild, Turakina, 37 face cloths, 21 head bandages, 8 pairs pyjamas; 8 handkerchiefs, 12 housewives, 4 pairs mittens, 1 pair knee caps, 1 jug cover; Ladies' Patriotic Guild, Raotihi, 4 pairs pyjamas, "2 pairs bed socks; M.R., Wainiii-o-mata, 3 pairs socks; Mrs. George Burdon, Wainui-o-mata, old linen; Island Bay : School, 20 face cloths, 20 bags, 4 handkerchiefs.

A quiot wedding was celebrated at Masterton on Saturday, when Miss Christina Graham, a member of tho local Tolephone Exchange staff, was married to Lance-Corporal Oliver 01sen, of t-lio 11th Reinforcements.

Tho Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, has received a donation of £5 from Mrs. W. Sefton Moorhouse for the Liverpool Parcel Fund. Mrs, Luke also acknowledges the sum of £6 to the Red Cross Fund, the amount being the results of tho Bed Cross tea organised by tho W.C.T.D. last week.

Miss Perry (Kelburn Parade) and Miss L. Perry are staying at Mahara House, Waiknnae.

The following equipment' has been sent to the Convalescent Home for Soldiers at Lotvry Bay by the Red Gross Military Hospital Guild:—l2o sheets, 120 pillow slips, 50 quilts, 80 pair pyjamas, 12 dressing gowns, 12 pairs blue trousers, 22 blue shirts, 40 pairs slippers, 84 pairs day socks, 12 doz. handkerchiefs, 2 doz. flannel shirts, 2 doz. undervests, 2 doz. underpants, 100 face washers, 135 towels, 2 doz. pairs bed sox, 12 cushions.

Mr. J. Piper, of Petone, reports that he has dispatched five parcels of rcadiilg, matter to the Tauherenikau Military Camp from the fallowing donors: Mesdames Hyde, Halo, Oliver, the I'etono Fire Brigade and Mr. Newell. He states that ho will be glad to forward illustrated papers and magazines from any person desiring to send same to any of tli9 camps.

The lion .treasurer of the Soldiers' Room Fund acknowledges the receipt of the following donations:—Mrs. A. Hall, £1. Also tho following monthly subscriptions:—The Countess of Glasgow, £6 (six months); Messrs! AY. G. Turnbull a lid Co., £2 Is. Sd'.; Mrs. J. Kirkcaldie, £2; Mrs. C. Earle, £2 (two months); Mrs. AV. Nathan, Mrs. Shirtcliffe, and Mrs! O. F. O. Campbell, £1 Is. each j Mrs. AY. F. Massey, Lady AVard, Mrs. A. Levy,' Mrs. J. Joseph (two months), Sirs. L. .'3lundcll, Mrs. J. M'Eldowuoy, £1 each; Mrs. J. A\'. Salmond, 10s.; Mrs. Ernest Hadfield, Mrs. Mestayor, and Mrs. H. Hadfield, ss. each; Mrs. Gould (Napier), 2s. 6d'. r

Carterton will have the novelty—not Unknown in Loudon —of having a motorcar business owned and run by a lady. Mrs. Annesloy, wife of Corporal All- - wlio has just gone to the front, has decided to run a oar for hire and should bs well patronised.—"Wairarapa Daily News."

Mr. and Mrs. F. Moors, of Wangamii, left yesterday to motor through to Wellington to meet their soil; Trooper J, 11. Moore, who was wounded at Gallipoli, and is roturniug to New Zealand. During their stay in Wellington they will be the guests of Miss Glials mors, the Terrace.

Tho most effective aid to increasing the growth of hair, Improving the lustre, and preventing excessive falling, is Sirs. Roneston's guinea course of treatment. It inludos Clipping and Singeing, Shampooing, Hand, Vibro, and Electrical Massage, and Hairdressing. Ladies are also advised how to treat and cat</ for their hair. The methods adopted are the best known to science, Mrs. Rolleston making a special study of all scalp complaints that retard tho growth of hair. Consultation and advice gratis. 25G Lambton Quay. Tel. 159!).—Advt.

. WOMEN AND GIRLS IN BAKERIES EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK. By Telegraph—Press .Association. Auckland, March 13. One phase of war conditions is that the master bakers oro asking the Arbitration Court to agree to tile employment of woiueu and girls in any department of trade. It was stated ill court tlmt where women could do work equal to that of men, employers wero prepared to pay them a-en s wages.

CRUDE EUGENICS

SIR J. MA CD ON ELL ON MIXED RACKS. Sir John Macdonell, 0.8., recently addressed the Eugenics Education Society at the Grafton Galleries on "Eugenics and Law." There was, he said, a law of public policy in regard to tho disposition of property. Thero was still unformed what was even more needed—a, public policy as to certain matters dealt with by eugenics. - But the lecturer deprecated hasty legislative action based 011 imperfect knowledge. There, was such a danger a: science in a hurry. Had tho pra cepts as to eugenics in Plato's _ "Rev public" been carried out, Isaac Nowtoa vculd probably havo btcn mode a-waj with when an infant as a degenerate Much of tho best and highest work ol tho world was, and always had been, done by the physically feeble, whom tho crude eugenics of savage communi. ties and rash theorists would : condemn The lecturer took exception to the drastic legislation in some States of the American Union directed against certain classes of criminals. Such measures were needless. Segregation was suffi> ! cient.

1 Tho lecturer then asked if tile great estrangement between different races j which lapse of time in some countries scorned only to widen was based on a sound instinct or tho perception of a biological truth? To this question, he said, no clear answer was forthcoming. There was a school of writers, represented by Comte de Gobineau, who maintained that purity of race was too secret of eugenics.

There wert many .signs that- a struggle, social and economic, between races was in progress. For the whole world, including the backward races, was restless and in motion as it never was before. Should the true ins connubii for races be that formulated by De Gobineau and his, followers, a capital sentence 011 many races would be pronounced. They would be authoritatively branded as inferiors, with the knowledge on their part that they are inferiors. But mixture of races bad led to past progress. Who know that eugenics might not disclose a rational jus connubii, such as neither 'Roman law nor any other system conceived, based on the fusion of allied races, one which would level up some backward races without debasing the advanced?

The Acting Matron of the South Wairarapa. Hospital (Greytown), acknowledges the following gifts from the delegates to the 'Countess of Liverpool Conference to the military wards of tho hospital:—A gramaphone- and two dozon records, dressing gowns, bandages, and other articles.

Mrs. Salmond (Upland' Road) left for Puneilin last evening

Tho Napier Ladies' National Reserve still gontinues to be a good source of revenue (states our Napier correspondent). The weekly takings averago nbout £30. :

Mrs. Houlder leaves for Wanganui today.

Tho filling of "housewives" and holdalls oooupied a considerable number of workers at tho Town Hall yesterday, and it will probably do so for the greater part of this week.

Mrs. .Barclay, of Waiknnae, whoso husband 1 is in camp at Trentham, is at present visiting Wellington.