WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2749, 18 April 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL I War Necessities Committee Meeting. • A mooting of the War Necessities i Committee was held in the Concert jj Chamber of the Town Hall yesterday i afternoon. Mrs. Salmond presided and 3 there were present the Countess of s Glasgow, Mrs. Sefton Moorhouse. Mrs. J- Coleridge, Mrs. IL A. ICirkcaldie, and k Mrs. Kaukine Brown. Apologies were 'received from Mrs, Ernest Hadfiekl, t Mrs. Walter Nathan,' Mrs. C. Earlo > and Mrs. Henry Hall. ; The president, Mrs; Salmond, read a ij review of the proceedings in connection ( with the recent deputation to Ministers I re wet canteens in the training camps, s and the early closing of hotel bars in j the Wellington Military District, f . The committee feel that while they § were courteously received by Ministers | it was somowliat doubtful 4, as to whef' ther their questions wore categorically ■j answered. They are convinced that in the conduct of this deputation they ; have discharged a duty which they felt t] they owed their conscience, in trying 5 'to assist the Government in this time ■ of crisis, by suggesting measures dejf signed to promote national economy I; and national efficiency in the winning 1 of this great war. They are ready 'to 5 loyally assist the Government in what--3 over measures, may be, introduced to ■ deal with the difficulties arising from I: this liquor question. f Votes of thanks were accorded the ■ gentlemen who had been the spokesmen at the deputation. ' 3 Soldiers' Room Fund. j The lion, treasurer of the above fund I .acknowledges tho following donations: \ Mrs. Vivian Riddiford, £10; Mrs. J. P. Firth, £0; Mrs. J. Blundell, £0; j Mrs I'. Levy, £5; Mr. E. Gallichan, 'j -£8 35.; Mrs.. Kempt, ■£2 - 25.; Mr. v Clias. A. Ewen, £2; Mrs. Cleghorh, | "£2; "Anonymous" (per Ptes. Weekos s and Schon), £2; Mrs. W. H. Hales, £1 | Is.; Mrs. W. A. Waddell, £1.; Mr. H. i L Nathan, £1; member of Turner's 3 Band (per Lady Gihbhs), 10s. Also the | following monthly, subscriptions: DunII etlin AVomen's Patriotic Society, £5; Mrs. Brandon (2 months). £2; Mr. W I II- Sefton Moorhouse, M/s, W. H. Sfif- | ton Moorhouse, Mr. G. Hunter, M.P., § ;Mrs. A. Mackenzie (4 months), Mrs. a L. Blundell, and Mrs. G. Tripe (2 a months), £1 each. Mrs.- E. A. Daw-, Jj son, Mrs. H. Hadfield (2 months), Mrs. 3 Greenwood (2 months), Mrs. J. W. Sal- | mond, and Miss Booth (4 months), 10s. 9 each. Mrs. Mestayer, Mts. J. 'Ronton p \\att, and Miss Jenkyns, os. each. • Patriotic. Caka Room. The Patriotic Cake Room No. 8, Hun nail's Bnildjngj will be open on Ihursday of this week, instead of Friday. The committee asks as many contributors as can to send contributions to the room as a small sacrifice and ottering of. thanks to the men who are doing everything for-us and have been wounded in their brave efforts. Easter is a time especially suitable for sacrifice, and is hoped that the appeal will not be.in vain, and that the room will be filled for those who so willingly come to buy. 011 an average £10 For one day a week has heen made for the Wounded Soldiers' , Fund from this i room since it started last November. Red Cross Contributions. • Miss Sybil Nathan, lion, secretary of the late Red Cross Military Hospital Guild, acknowledges the following contributions received at the depot, Mercer Street Nurse MiJligan, S tace cloths-: Maraekakaho Red Cross, 21 pyjamas; . Ladies*. Patriotic Committee (Takapau), lii pyjamas, 3 nightingales,. 10 bed shjrts, 4. waistcoats; Mrs.-Penlington, a balaclavas; Mrs. flazelwood (-Owen btreet), 1. muffler; Women's Patriotio League (Ohakuue), 11 pairs liand-knit-tud socks, 2 mufflers, 2 pairs mittens, i balaclava, 10 one-button shirts, 4 py, jama suits. 25 bandages, 23 diet cloths, 6 face cloths, 4 handkerchiefs; Women's iatriotic.League (Taumarunui), 26 pyJaina's'j Mrs., Austin Alabaster (K.elburn), old linen; Stratford Ladies? Patriotic Red Cross Socicty, 10 pyjamas;' | Wellington South Sewing Guild, 3 pairs t bed socks, G pairs slippers; Miss Stew--1 ll , rt .» 11 2 '"asure bags; Moutoa Ladies' budd, 12 pyjama suits, 4 underpants, 17 undervests, 3 mufflers,- 35 face cloths, 24 handkerchiefs, 3 pairs socks, , 2 pairs bed socks, 2 cholera belts; Hutt' Patriotic Guild, 50 suits pyjamas, 10 llaunei waistcoats, 10 bed jackets, 50 bandages; Wavcrley Ladies' Patriotio League, 60 suits pyjamas, 7 undervests, 3 day shirts, 3 nightshirts, 2 pairs bed socks, 1 muffler; from Foxton, 1 small case bandages; Waipukui'au Branch British Red Cross, 24 suits pyjamas; Mrs. Best (Digby, Bowen Street), 24 yards bandaging cloth, 9 treasure. bags, old linen, newspapers; Mrs. F.'Beethain (per Mrs.' T. Pascoe Bryant),. 2 rolls of dressings, 1 parcel of bandages; Ohau Red Cross Branch, 11 bags, 3 face cloths, 3 balaclavas, 2 mufflers, 4 pairs socks, 359 roller bandages, 28 many-tailed bandages, 31 head bandages, 4'eye bandages, 360 swabs. Countess of tlveroool Fund. Contributions to the Countess of Liv-\ erpool Fund, .Town Hall, received dur-' ing the past week are as follows:— Nurse MiJligan, 1 pair mittens; Miss Andrews, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Jay, 1 pair socks; Miss Pike, 1 pair socks; Mrs. Dixon, 1 pair socks; South Wellington Guild, 6 pairs slippers, 7 balaclavas, 3 pairs socks, 3 pairs bed socks; Orua Wharo, ■12 pairs socks; Miss Muir, 1 balaclava; Mrs. AV. E. Taylor ; 2 pairs socks; Ghingaiti Workers, 6 tins cuffoe and milk, 2 tins sweets, 12 cigarettes "papers, 6 tins tobacco, 10 tins condensed milk, 9 tins cocoa; Mrs. Mathoson, 1 pair socks; Miss N Perry, 1 pair socks: Mrs. AVimsett, 6 face: cloths, 5 doz. handkerchiefs; J. Post, 1 pair socks; Ormondvillo Ladies' Patriotic Committee, 9 pairs socks, hooks; Eastbourne Ladies' Guild, 6 pairs .socks. Mrs. Douglas, wife of Mr. Wm. Douglas, general manager of the Fuller Vaudeville Company, arrived from Syd'ney. by the Manuka yesterday, en route to Invercargill, where her parents reside. Mr. Douglas has left Sydney on a six months' Visit to the United States. The secretary of St. Jolui Aitfbulance Association acknowledges the receipt of t|ie following- sums: Mrs. M'Menamen, Island Bay, £25; Bulls and Lower Rangitikei War Fund, £23 2s. The" only means of permanently removing superfluous hair is Electrolysis. Mrs: .Eolleston specialises in this treatment, aiid is recommended by our leading medi-: cal men*: Permanent, results without the slightest scar are guaranteed; Ladies 'troubled with this disfigurement should arrange for a weekly treatment of either half an hour or an hour. Very littlo inconvenience is experienced, and in a Bhort tim'o the growth of hair is entirely removed. Strictest privacy is observed. 256 Lambton Quay.—Advt. Sleeping Suits for Ladies aro tho vogue this coming winter, and Herb. Price is showing a splendid range of charming designs and colourings. All Prices.—Advt. THE _ THINKEB'S . FAVOURni'' Writing Tablets.. Superior quality! Ladies' size, 6d. :»lar'ge size, gold top, la Beat fpr everybody, 3, Q. MAUN, Book-seller,-Willis Street, '

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM #AE AND NEAS. ' (By Imogen.)

A Call from Samoa. In these days of sensational happenings in connection with the war, Samoa mid the men who are stationed there are upt. to be overlooked. A reminder of tile existence of the latter has been received by the Mayoress 111 the shape 01' a letter in wb.ich the writer somewhat plaintively remarks how much he i!lid his comrades would appreciate some of the gramophone records that are left at the Town Hall, particularly acme Scotch ones. In Samoa, he tells -Mrs. Luke, they have only three records. left, and their stock of other music is very low and very well used. In consequence of the letter /the Mayoress would be very glad to receive contributions of records and other music to 'be forwarded to these men, and'an Easter gift of such, though somewhat belated, would without a doubt be greatly appreciated. . In acknowledging the generous" assistance given by the ladies at the civic reception to the returned sick and wounded soldiers, held 111 the Town Hall last week, the Mayor and Mayoress wish to thank Messrs. Gamble and Creed for tea and sandwiches, and their staff for also making a further supply of sandwiches: Miss Maxwell-for sponge sandwiches : D. J. Nathan and Co. for butter; Miss-Sidey and Mr. Glen, of the Botanical Gardens, for flowers; Mrs. L. Blundell, for badges; Mr. Bock, for engraving. Thanks were also due to Miss Olarlc (secretary of the Ladies' Entertainment Committee) and Miss . Bock (treasurer). The Women's Committee of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington Branch) has forwarded through the Mayoress a cheque for £50 to Lieutenant-Colonel Moorhouso, to be used lor supplying extra comforts. . for the soldiers in hospitals. This sum 13 the result of tho appeal which was made by the Mayoress some time ago ior Red Cross teas to augmenv. the fluids of their Rod Cross work. Tho .oomniitteo hopes to be able to send another £t>o shortly. Thero are several lied Cross teas' yet to eventuate. The New Zealand Wopicn Teachers' Association are' holding a dinner at Miss Tendall's tea rooms, on Thursday evening next, to welcome the visiting representatives of tho association.. Wellington teachers who wish to. be present «t tho dinner are requested to send their names to Miss Williams', Kelburn Parade, as soon as possible. The Countess of Liverpool Booms at the Town Hall \will bo closed from Thursday afternoon to Wednesday morning. The latest and tile mode of these everchanging times—Parisian Bloom (Fraicheur, Paris, Reg.), as 'distributed by Miss Milsom, solo ajjent. This beautiful hygienic and novel preparation gives a natural bloom and healthy, fresh appearance to the complexion.. Used bv the best and made of the best.. Pricc 3s. Cel. box. Sole Proprietors nil "Ciiltene" skin preparations—the Skin Food 35., the Balm 3s. 6d. Write for hair preparations, complete outfits for dry, greasy, grov and faded/ hijir. All hairwork. Perfect match and texture guaranteed. Mis Milsom, Si Willis Street (4.! doors . past "Evening Post"), Telephone 814.—Aclvt.

Countess of Liverpool Work at the Town Hall. v

The Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee has devoted a largo amount of tinie- and money to the packing ;of tho Dominion gift parcels. '.'ln'addition tothis members are also making,: each' trionth large supplies' 'of ''housewives"! and holdalls, filling' them and:; sending; thorn away to the Defence Department; for dispatch to.'the men. at the-front.! These efforts;alone show how earnestly' women\ are working to supply useful and necessary articles to the men who are fighting: the nation's • battle's in -countries that'are very far aiyay from New Zealand. Needless to say, there Is a largo amount of monotony to bo. endured in connection with the worn. The handling- of tie samo number of pins and needles,' laces, buttons,' and nails, to say nothing of! other articles, day. after day till the three thousand parcels arc completed for each - month is not very interesting, ;but it all has so be done. The expert assistance of Mr: Tripe is greatly appreciated by the committee, as the w;ork of fixing domes to. "housewives" and holdalls is tiresome and not by any means easy. Without, his assistance it is . felt that the necessary suppljes ■ would 1 not be' ready by the' time-, the date for their discateh once more fame round. ■ Patriotic branches -in the country districts and towns are doing excellent work, and the secretary, Mrs. A. Crawford, has. a very "busy time, and has frequently much to commend in the parcels with which she is confronted as a result of their energies. Ail examination of the holdalls, which .are-always mada up into, bundles of tens/ is made by Mrs. Fitchett, to see that they -aro made .according to the regulation sample. ' .. " . The demand for wool is a very heavy one, particularly by some of the schools In Wellington, and Mrs. Tripp has constant' tails'.niade upon her, as the shelves 1 testify. The 6inall, room in , which she is; stationed, with other workers, is an exceedingly busy one. There Mrs. Murphy. Mrs. 'I'oivnsend, and.Mrs. Thompson, with helpers, are to be seen hard at work making up the gift parcels, while Mrs. Barltrop gets the handkerchiefs ready to be made by the school children.- In the city councillors' room adjoining is a perfect hive of industry, the making J 'arid ■ filling • of "housewives" snd _ holdalls, occupying the time and attention of a great many workers. ;At the present time the fill- i ing of these articles is the .great : achievement of.the moment. ::

lii addition: to Mr. Tripe. Who was fot u very, .long time the only gentleman■who assisted with the work at the Town Hall, there are now assisting Mr. Mathews, -Mr.* Spencer, and Mr. Magtnhity, who are yery expert with hammer, and saw, ' and who have given- several evenings to the making of. the/ cases Sn which ,the Dominion parcels are packed.:; Mr. Eountree, of the Seatoun has most kindly assisted Mrs. Townsend' (who is in charge of; tlje gift parcel department) in the packing of these "parcels, , having given all his holiday time to this work, as well as-sten-cilling cases and working in other ways. Several' girls have also made a point of assisting in packing , the cases of gift -goods. ; V ' ' Y:

The Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, lias said that, she cannot speak too highly of the ■women who have stood by her ; and, assisted so'generously with their energy and theirimeans. since ''August 5, 1.914, Sn .this work, of,,providing comforts for the soldiers at 'the 1 front/ These same women, who came forward on "Black

Monday," as it is how called, have been working continuously over since. Tho Town Hall is known to them now almost as well and as constantly as their owii homes, and it certainly lias been tho channel through which many a homo has had its load of care and anxiety lightened, through the knowledge that whatever lies in tho power of women to do for the men away in the fighting lino wil) be dono by theso workers to the utmost degree.'