MOTHER, YOUR CHILD NEEDS A LAXATIVE!

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2725, 21 March 1916, Page 2

MOTHER, YOUR CHILD NEEDS A LAXATIVE!

If Tongue is Coated, Stomach Sick, or the Child is Cross, Feverish, Constipated, give California Syrup of Figs.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child. See if the tongue is' coated ; this is a sura sign that the little stomach, liver and bowels are clogged'with bile and imperfectly digested food. When listless, pale, feverish, with tainted breath, a cold, ora'sdre throat; if the child does not eat,'sleep or act naturally, or has stomach-ache, indigestion or diarrhrea, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs —'Califig,' and in a few hours all the waste matter, bile and fermenting food will pass out of the bowels, and you have a healthy, playful child again. Children love this harmless fruit laxative, and mothers can rest easy after giving it, because it never fails to make their little " insides" sweet and wholesome.

Keep it handy mother! A little given to-day saves a sick child to-morrow, but get the genuine. Ask your chemist for a bottle of ' Califig '—California Syrup of Figs, which has direction for babies, children of all ages, and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Remember imitations are sometimes substituted, so look and see that your bottle bears the name of the California Fig Syrup Company. Hand •back with contempt any other fig syrup. All chemists sell ' Califig ' —California Syrup of Figs, in bottles of two sizes, 1/1$ and 1/9. • . • '

Military Hospital Guild. Miss Sybil Nathan, lion, secretary of the Red Cross Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges the following contributions received during the past week: — "M.R.," Wainui-o-mata, 3 pairs socks; Mrs. George Burdon, old linen; Island Bay School, Standards I and 11, 20 face cloths, 20 bags, 4 handkerchiefs; Mrs. Joseph, old linen; Ladies' Patriotic League, Waverley, 50 pyjama suits, I extra pair pants, 5 bed jackets, 2 under shirts, 6 flannel vests, 2 day shirts, II face cloths, 40 pillow slips, 9 sheets, 54 swabs, 18 handkerchiefs, 14 pairs I bed socks, 3 pairs slippers, 7 magazines ; St. John Ambulance Association, 1 quilt; Kent Terrace Church _ Guild (per Mrs. Elliott), 5 hospital shirts, 4 pairs socks, 1 box bandages; "A Working Party" (per Miss Stewart', Levin), 2 boxes roller and head bandages. The Need of the Hour. Writing from tho Emergency Clearing Camp, Holmich, lCgypt t on- January 27, one of the soldiers, in the course of a letter, thanks the Mayoress for the presents which had been sent to each man, and says how much they were appreciated: "We are expecting the 9th Reinforcements," he goes on to say, "and we will need all the men wo can get. It behoves every young New Zea- j lander to do his little bit, and if only some of them could look through the | hospitals hero and soe what some of the boys have • been through for the defence of their homes, it would, 1 am sure, stimulate recruiting a good deal, and wake up some of the fellows who are not doing their bit. I might say fhat we liave a large number of convalescent. men at present in camp, and they all agree with me in saying that the presents sent out by your committee are the best they have seen hero. "The patients we receive here are mostly convalescent men from the New Zealand General Hospital at Pont de Koubbch, awaiting either to be sent to New Zealand or to rejoin their units." Truth not at a Premium. "The late Miss Braddon, the novel, ist," states an American publisher, "made £100,000 out ot hor books. Miss Braddon's great aucce&Sj she once told me, was due to her avoiding the truth. 'Truth,' she said, 'is the one thing the average novel reader doesn't want. For truth,, you see, is often unpleasant.' She illustrated, her point by the st'ory of a wifo who asked hor'husband, 'George, how do you lilco tho new way I've done my hair?' 'Well, my dear,' George hetrail 'to tell the truth ' / 'Stop right there, George,' his wife interrupted. 'Stop right where you are! When you begin like that, I don't want to hear you.' "

Miss E. M'Kay, of Nolson, spent a day or two in Wellington last week on her way through to Feilding.

At a committee meeting of the Lyall Bay branch 9f the Women's National Reserve' held at Mrs. Hackworth's residence, Mrs. Doyle presiding, it was decided to hand over the sum of £3 45., the proceeds of the last patriotic night held at Messrs. Allen and Bomb's Picturp Palace; Lyall Bay, to the Y.M.C.A., to be used for the benefit of the soldiers'at tile front.

Amongst the guests bcoked at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel are the following:—Mr. and Mrs. Porter, D\medin: Mr. Sam Smith, Marton; Mr. Round, Dannevirke; Mr. Bennett, Paraparaumu; Mr. J. Ross, Dunedinj Mr." Tom Hollis, Sydney; Mr. H. Parkinson, Mr Arthur Hobday, Mrs E. Wilson, Mrs.' E. Uyland, Mrs. Simm.

The most effective aid to- increasing the growth of hair, improving the lustre, and preventing.excessive falling, isMra.Kolleston's guinea course of treatment. It inludes Clipping and Singeing, Shampooing, Hand, Vibro, and Electrical Massage, and Hairdressing. I/fldies are also advised how to treat and caie for their hair. The methods adopted are the best known to science, Mrs. Holleston making a special study of all scalp complaints that retard the growth of hair. Consultation and advice gratis. 256 Lambton Quay. Tel. 159'J.—Advt.

Wedding at Levin,

The marriage of Miss Maud Hitchtngs, daughter of Mr. V. T. Hitchings, of "Wargrave," Levin, to Dr. Henry Arthur Blewett Davies, eldest son of the late Dr. E. .Davies, of Swansea, Wales, was celebrated very quietly at St. Mary's Church, Lovin,. on Saturday, March 18. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory satin, with overdress of old Brussells applique. The bodice was composed of laee and liinon, witlli a 'high waistband of satin, and the court train was of liinon, lined w-ith the palest pink, and draped with ' the same lace and silver roses. Her tulle veil was threaded with silver, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet. Her sister, Miss Marjorie Hitchings, was her only bridesmaid, and Wore a picturesque frock of fleshpink ninon, veiled with fine white lace and net, with which she wore a black silk beaver hat. She carried a bouquet of shaded pink sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. John Lane, of "Crofton," Marton. The Rev. C. Palmer, vicar of Shannon, officiated, end only immodiate relations of the bride and bridegroom weio invited. Dr. and Mrs. Davies left by motor for Taupo, and later for Fcatlierstcn, where Dr. Davies goes into camp early in April.

The engagement is announced of Miss Hey Dimock. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor. Dimock, Wellington, to Mr. Walter J. King, solicitor, Auckland.

Miss Rotlienberg, ton. librarian at the Soldiers' Olub, wishes to acknowledge with thanks books, papers, and magazines from Mesdamos H. Kirkcaldie, Corrigan, Darroo'h, Darling, Simm, and Henderson, Misses King, Ma.udsley, Madelay, Bright,. and Wilson, Messrs. Haslam and Parkinson, Blenlieim Patriotic Society, and several anonymous donors; also cards from Mrs. Waiter Nathan, Miss Joseph, and Wcllesley Club, per Mr. A. 11. Meek.

The marriage took place at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, yesterday, of Mr. Alex. Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B v Keith, of Masterton. and Miss Millie' Morgan', second daughter of Mrs. Morgan, of Villa Street, Masterton. The bride was given away by Mr. Monorieff, of Carterton.- The wedding was a quiet ono.

Women are playing a prominent part hi harvesting in Southland this season, driving reapers, stooking, and stacking (says the "Times")'. Wives and daughters of farmers are turning to. with a will, and some of them are receiving the standard of Is. 3d. an hour. Fortunately, the weather has been perfect, so their arduous task has not been rendered unpleasant by wind and rain. Never has. better harvest weather been experienced in Southland, and nevy have crops been so uniformly good.

The women with schoolboy sons who have expressed such thankfulness that their boys are only old enough to be scouts are naturally feeling less comfortable than they did before the Defence Department made up its mind to utilise our infant- warriors (states a Sydney newspaper). Thirty-two first class and 62 second class scouts, exclusive of officers, are to accompany the four additional battalions to leave Victoria shortly. Boy scouts are proving invaluable elsewhere, and the lads themselves have been making violent efforts to .be'called into action.

, Captain Donald Simson gave, a lec'tnre in Mflstorton'on Saturday evening in aid of the candidature of Mrs. Hugh Morrison as carnival queen. At tlie lecture a picture of "Anzac," presented by .Captain Simson, was auctioned', and was bought finally by Sir Walter Buchanan, who ordered it to be handed over to Pte. F. O'Connor, D.S.M. Captain Simson during his stay, in Masterton was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh,Morrison, and l Madame Anderson, who went up from Wellington to sing on the same occasion, stayed with Mrs. C. Bennett. Little Winston Maoarthy, who also contributed to the programme, hugely entertained the audience.

Pleasing hair work. All hair work executed by Miss Milsom gives tho greatest satisfaction. Only the best quality hair used, finest weaving,, cool and featherweight. "Fashions are changing all the time, but .whatever the mode we have it to show and advise.!' A perfect match guaranteed. So highly satisfactory is this, department that the plaits, switches, tnupees, transformations, wigs; natural hair pads, and curls continually made are always life-like and cannot bo detuctcd when . worn. In addition, • clients are taught the professional mj to keep their artifical hair to colour and lustre, and look as if it were growing from the head naturally. All hair and face prenarations stocked. Call or write Miss Mi'som, 9i Willis Street (4 doors past "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.—Advt.

The Red Cross Shop.. On Wednesday last the Seatoun ladies, Mrs. Green, Mrs. and Miss Cornish, had a. very successful sale of homemnde cakes, jam, etc., at tlio Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street, realising £6. Jlrs. Bradley.'and Mrs. M'Girr, of seatoun, will have charge of the shop tomorrow. On Friday and on Saturday Mrs. Murray Thomson and Mrs. Reiliy were again very successful with the rale of their produce, etc. A donation of butter and eggs from the country was received, and was most useful, as ronirioutions of J such goods help to make lilie erufes which are sold at the shop. A case of quinces was also received. ,Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Reilly- were very grateful for the beautiful begonias which were seat in by Mr. Jackson, of Yogeltown, who has promised further supplies, so long as they are in flower. They also wish to thank all the friends who brought in supplies for last week. Wellington Ladles' Coif Club. The annual meeting of the Wellington Ladies' Golf Club was held last evening in the Accountants' Chambers, "ojmston Street. Mrs. Marchbanks, fast year's captain, presided. The annual report-, dealing with the_ club's activities, was presented, and it was decided to continue the Red Cross competitions which were held last year, lhe following officers were appointed: —Captain, Mrs. Webster ; treasurer, Miss Ward; secretary, Miss Agnes Kennedy; comraiffec, Mrs. T. Young, Mrs. H. ReTd, and Miss Lucy Brandon. Before uie meeting closed, a vote of thanks to tTie retiring captain and committee was passed.