SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2781, 27 May 1916, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Roslyn Sling, In answer to requests, we are reprinting tho directions ior making the Ivoslyn tiling, which was devised by a Sydney .woman for her own coml'ort when sulliiring from a broken arm, and has. been adopted by doctors for military hospital patients. ' it appears that the ordinary sling induces such pressure on the spinal column that one becoiives. bowed ill spirit as well us body, and this 'system tends to melancholia. The Roslyn sling corrects this by tho adjustable back straps, which should be fastened to the waist, about lour inches apart. Not on any account should they bo crossed. Tho louse ends on tho arm bag can be moved as the patient pleases when the position of his urm becomes tired. Before the device was. given to .the Bed Cross its'designer had given soveral away for the use of returned soldiers, and seejug a l;oy with his arm in tho usual uncomfortable-look-ing sling, she invited him to her home to obtain something a little easier. "By Georgo, this is great," said the boy in khaki, as he cuddled in the injured dimb. "It is so comfy I'll never want to get out ofl it." Tho inventor does not approve of the • sling being made in khaki colour. She thinks that if the injured limb woro won in a great and glorious cause, tTie public, who■ will forget-soon enough, can never be sufficiently reminded of it, and the black sling, which shows up better than khaki, should be looked upon as a badge of honour. The lady lias thought of'n leg sling, arid is getting busy upon her idea before passing it on for the soldiors 1 comfort." For King.and Empire. x A record of military service of which any family might well bo proud, stands to the credit of the family oi Sir. J, C. Veitch, artist, of Oamaru,. says the "North Otago Times." Mr. Veitch and his brothers were all born in the 42nd (Black Watch) Kegiment, tg which their father wns attached. One brother, Mi 1 . Donald Veitch, went with his son, aged nineteen, to I 'the front with the Seventh Australians. The father was killed on Gallipoli, his son after,two months on Gallipoli was wounded, and recovered, and went back. Word has just been received that he lias now been killtid, William Veitch, another brother, aged' fifty-five, who was in the Defenco De. partment, after several attempts managed to get away with the "boys," .notwithstanding the fact that ho was a grandfather. He fought with the Second Australians, and had most of his jaw shot "away by shrapnel, and is liow in the baso hospital in Fremantle. The two sons of his sister (Mrs. Mackay, of Fremantle) aro iiow on their way to,the front. Another brother, diaries, was seriously Wounded .in the Franco-Chinese war in Tonking, and died from the effects. An Uncle died in the trenches at Sebastopol, and another uncle'was wounded while fighting with the Federal army during the war. of Secession in America. Sev-, eral more, instances .of the military spirit could I)e Riven"'.of the yoringer generation. Mr. Veitch himself would no doubt have got away with tho New Zealand forces but for an accident. , Red Cross Work. i The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Depot, Nathan's Buildings, acknowledge the following :—From Miss Hustwick; 1 pair bed socks, I,balaclava; Mrs. C. B. Chapman, Dunedin, 1 pair bed socks; Aurox Ladies' Sewing Guild, 72 swabs, 2 shirts, 1 scarf, 12 singlets, 2 balaclavas, 12 treasure bags, 2 face cloths, 2 pairs pyjamas,' 2 pairs socks, 1 pair bed socks; Manaia Ladic-s' Guild, 27''flannel bandages, 2i tl'ay cloths, 12 wringers, 30 fomentation packs, 107 roller bandages, J ; shirts, lil triangular bandage;;, l tin biscuits, 2 tins condensed milk, 1 tin cigarettes, 2 packs cards, 2 draught-board handkerchiefs,..3. towels, 12 ice bags,' 21 face cloths, 50 operation cloths, 39 draiV sheets;. .12, ..handkerchiefs, J. pairs pyjamas, 8 pairs. so'oks, lib. raisins, 2 cakes chocolate, ..1 scarf, 1 pair gloves, 1 pair mittens, 1- bnlaclava, stationery; Mrs. -books; Mrs. Middleton, I pairs slippers; Mrs. L. 11. B. Wilson, '2 balaclavas; Anonymous,. 3 balaclavas; 'Mrs, T'obin, 2 pairs socks, old linen; Mrs. Sim (raffle of camisole), 55.; St. Dolin Ambulance Brigade, Napier Division, 331 roller- bandages, 70 suits pyjamas; G underllamiels, 1 pair operation stockings, 18 pairs socks, 12 pairs bed socks, 2 pairs Knee caps, -1 pairs ward boots, 5 pairs slippers, 12 hospital shirts, 3 dozen handkerchiefs,'. 1 dressing coat, 21 .shirts, G towels, 10 bafts, 5 scarves, 1 balaclavas, 1 cushion, 15 writing-pads, 21 tins tobacco, 3 boxes soap, 1 bundle face washers, 18 odd coats, 1 nightingale; Mrs. ,T. M. Gillesoie, 52 eye Imndnges; Anonymous, 1 pair socks; Mi's. Cloghorn, 3 pairs socks; Miss Kennedy, 2 bed-jackets; Mrs. C. R. Smith, .£1 Is.

Consignment of Red Cross Goods. The Women's-Committee of iho British tied Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington Branch) sent aivay from'the depot this week to London tor distribution where needed, twelve cases and six bales of .hospital' equipment. The goods included the following l articles 1—248 Pyjamas, 180 machine socks, 21) blazers, 40 limb pillows, bed-jackets, 25 hospital shirts, JO white nightshirts, JO carbolisetl vests, ill davshirts, 40 lounge suits, 1G parcels of old'linen, GO 'underpants, CO undcrvests,. 1000 face- cloths, iiOO triangular bandages, 111), large many-tail bandages, 62 small •■many-tail - bandages, 781 roll bandages, 30- hot-water .bag covers, 13i fomentation, flannels, '1 bundle'of old. flannel, 1910 swabs, 22 pillows; 392 walking sticks, 10 cushions, 6 . largo bandages. The first-aid class: at Newtown held its first meeting for the season on Thursday evening. There was an excellent attendance of members, and the interesting lecture which- was given by Dr. Line was listened to , with the keenest attention. The class meets again next Thursday. The.Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) has received 'the sum of .£ls from the 'Ladies' Patriotic Guild in lnglewocd for lied Cross purposes. The supjiort' and practical interest of the workers in the country districts is greatly appreciated by the committee in Wellington. Sir Eobert and Lady Walker are visiting Christchurch. Mr. Clifford Bell's party, arranged for the Native's Association, visited Trentham Camp last .night, and gavo a fij-et-class concert. Mrs. 1!. B. Orr, Hisses Uetty Purdom, E. Smith, Caddie!;, Messrs. C. J. Hill, AY. E. Saunders, ii. E. Orr, and Clifford Bell were the performers. "'.■■' /ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By arrangement with Mrs; [{olleston, Hiiir physician and Face Specialist (qualified London aiid Paris). ''Moira "—Liquid powder is not advisable for daily use as it is apt to coarsen the ,skin, but for; the neck and arms for evening it is. invaluable. At present the best face powder on the market is "La Tteina," a French block powder. Price, Us. Gd. "H.H."—Evidently your nails, need the services of a professional manicurist to get them into a good condition and shape. A. few treatments would bs sufficient. "Harvard" (Blenheim).—Four ozs. of combings would bo quite sufficient for a switch. Just post, them as they are. We have h special process for cleaning tlieni before making up. Further replies by letter.. Correspondence invited. 250 Lambton Quay—Advt.

LADIES' Knitted Silk Scarves are more popular than ever this Winter, and Herb. Price's showing is decidedly the best in town. Ladies are invited to cull.—Advt.

Wedding Announcement. — beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro •i/sod when designing wedding bouquets, which I malt.) a specialty of. Packed and l.invardeil through the Domini in, Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Str<»t.—Advt.

Miss Una Carter's National Cookery Book,

Wsi have received a copy of the National Cookery Book, the author of which, Miss Una Carter, is so well known as a teacher of cookery in Wellington. JLiss Carter's lectures, given at tho Wellington Gas Company's premises, liavo made her known to hundreds of Wellington housewives, mauy of whoin have expressed a wish that tho valuable advice given in tho lectures might be made available in a lianuy and permanent form. Miss Carter now gives us no fewer than four hundred well tried recipes, covering every possible class of disli and dainty. In a modest little preface she states that in every case she lias striven to put the methods recommended as plainly as possible, and the strictly practical ehafacter of the information given in 'the book will at once lie noticed by its readers. A large number of copies of the >book have already been sold. It should bo a permanently welcome friend to New Zealand housewives. Avery wide field is covered in her recipes, and we even find directions for making a hand emollient, as well as floor and furniture polishes, baking powder, and soap Miss Carter's clear and concise method!, of lecturing are still further displayed in her book, and tho illustrations of various dishes with which it is interspersed' will aid in grasping somo of lier effects. Tho recipes should be well within the reach of a- large majority of people, as they do not, in most cases, demand expensive ingredients. Mrs. H. J. Okey, of New Plymouth, who has been in Wellington' since the beginning of tho session, left for Auckland last night. She was accompanied by Mr. Okey, who intends to return to Wellington early next week. St. Paul's Dorcas Sociotj desires to thank the Two-Garment Society for gifts of clothes, whi'ch have proved very useful. Mr. W.'Cleeve Edwards, tho representative of Ocean Island and Naru, accompanied by Mrs. ' Edwards and their daughter, is visiting the South Island. Indispensable for the toilet is "Sydnl," a softening, soothing, refreshing emollient that preserves the natural clearness and transparency of the.skin and keeps both hands and t face in perfect condition. Ladies find it delightfully soothing on hands, arms, and face after a jaunt into the country or'down to the seaside. 2s. buys n threo months' supply. At all chemists and stores—Advt. Our Travellers enjoy booking storekeepers' orders for No Rubbing Laundry Help because it is such a great boon to housewives. Wellington Merchants.—Advt.

To Correspondents. Correspondents' are reminded that no notice Whatever can be taken of contributions which are unsigned. Wedding in SO. Mark's. A very pretty "wedding, took place 1 last Tuesday in St. Mark's Church, when Miss Louie 1 Mack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mack, of Wellington, was married - lo Mr. J. Alexander Nicol, secretary of the Medical Department in Samoa. The bride, who was given away by her father, ' wore a simple but graceful gown of white crepe de chine and ninon,. with a veil ! and orange blossoms; and carried a shower bouquet of ■'white flowers'. She was attended by. her sister, . Miss Edie Mack, who wore a frock of vieiix rose rrepe de chine, with a black velvet hat Mr. A. liigg, who was also a member of the Samoan Expeditionary ,'Forcei was the best man. After the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Mr., Askew, vicar of St. Mark's, a reception'was held at "Owd Trafford," the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nicol leave next week for Sydney,' where they will spend a few' weeks before leaving for Samoa.

Protection of Women and Children. A meeting of.the Society for the Protection of Women andi Children was held ou Friday afternoon, Mrs. 1). M'Laren presiding. - There 1 were present Mesdames ' G. Ponsonby, Chatfiold, Glover, and Griffiths: Dumber of cases which had been investigated were reported upon, and others were being attended to. Tho following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks:—Mrs. Alger Williams, 10s.; C. W. and P. C. Brailsford, 10s.; George and Doughty, 10s.; Hill and Son, fis.; Castendyko..and Focke, 10s.; Mr. G, Allport, 10s.; Sirs'. Fruhauf, os.; lira. -Balcombe Brown, 55.; Mrs. C. Izard, ss. Also a gift of stationery from Whitcombe and Tombs. ' Each Wednesday afternoon a nuniber of friends and relatives of soldiers meet In the T.W.C.A. Club room, Herbert Street, for prayer and social intercourse. Oh Wednesday last a large nuniber of ladies were present, and a, message of sympathy and encouragement was given by Mrs. 'M'Clay. W.F.C.A. calls public attention to tho very exceptional .merits of "No Rubbing Laundry Help," for washing nil clothes clean without rubbing or injury. Is. per package; £10 guarantee.—fdvt. The daintiest Silk Hose for Ladies is' fit Herb. Price's, and Ladies are invited to- call and inspect. Nothing better for quality and value.—Advt.

This week has been a very busy week for the workers at the Town Hall, with the finishing and sending away of the "housewives" and holdalls, and the packing of the. gift parcels.. The basement was the scene of tho latter operations, and 1 yesterday there were at least thirteen cases ready for dispatch; to the men ,at the front. In regard to the "housewives,", every soldier is provided with a brown leather one when he goes into camp as part of his equipment, but if he loses it he will be obliged to buy another. In response to a request from the Government, the . .workers'.'of the Countess of Liverpool Fund 'Committee have been working at this extra provision of "housewives," which are distinguishable from the ones supplied as equipment by being made of green leather, instead of brown. These green -ones; will be bought-by the men if needed either on the troopships or else in camp. , The St. John Anibulanco Brigade Overseas and Red Cross Society are sending away within the next day or two 17 cases; of lted Cross gifts to 'London for . distribution in hospitals where they will be most welcomed. There are aiso in their rooms in Nathan's Buildings several Dales of goods waiting for dispatch abroad. Yesterday Mrs. Lee Cowie's invention for protecting sick or wounded soldiers m the hospitals from mosqiiitoes, Hies. 1 draughts, etc., was again, on viow in'the Red Cross rooms in Nathan's Buildings, and was of interested attention on the part of visitors. By a simple arrangement of wires attached to the rails 1 at the head of tile bed (or, failing that, screws or staples driven into the wall), a framework, is . formed, 'reaching, almost halfway- down the length of the bed, aetly its width, and a? high as the bed rails. Over this framework of wires is l thrown the mosquito netting, which falls, absolutely clear of the patient's head, and leaves him space to read or wril* if -he is well, enough for either, and allows no disturbing insect to gnin an entrance to tho enclosuro if properly arranged. The arrangement is extremely simple, and may prove to be a most useful acquisition to hospital equipment, especially as the wires-fold up together like the legs, of a theodolite, and would take up small space in travelling For-patients, suffering from pneumonia or rheumatism, Mrs. Cowie thinks it should *bo very useful. The apparatus has been patented, and the proceeds from its sale are to be devoted to the work of the W.C.T.U., which has already done much to provide soldiers abroad with comforts. The weekly tea of the Hamua-nukanui Red Cross Society was held oq Wednesday last at the., residence of Mrs. S. Flobbs, who kindly placed her home at the disposal of the committee. A very pleasant afternoon was spent by those present, and quite a lot of work was completed. It has been decided to hold the teas at 2 o'clock during the winter months: Mrs. W.. .T. Smith, "Aperaua," Flamim, will be the hostess next week. The late 'Miss Fanny Mary Grove, who met her death bv burning at Dunedin last Sunday,' was the elder sister of Mrs. l'\ : Houldsworth, of Evans Bay lioad, Kilbirnie. To-night in the Young Women's Christian Association Rooms Br. Hardwick Smith will lecture to j'Oung - women and girl.;. Members and friends aro invited to be present, and also to make this health talk known. At tho close of the lecture an opportunity may be given for asking questions. The Jlov. .T. H. White will speak in the Y.W.C.A. rooms to-morrow afternoon. This being tho last day of the .Special wcok of prayer in connection with the league of Honour, all members and friends are asked to be present.

Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge contributions to theii; patriotic llower slail in Couth's !>'::!<:iu:s from: Mrs. Cook, Mrs. .1:1. JV.i'.Mi. M!r-.s Mnr•tliaut, Miss Bristo.w, Mr,-;. Miss Hutclion, llr. Chapman, Mrt. .Godfrey, Mrs. Gooder, Mrs. Lethbridgp, Airs. Wilro:i, Miss SUerrett,' Miss Dasont, Mrs. Kwen, Mrs. liolleston, Mrs. Ginvith, and Mrs. Palmer. The members of the Patriotic Society, late Ju.pp's Band, hold a, social evening on Thursday in the bandrcom, Willis Street. About 30 members were present, and during the evening the secretary, Mr. 13. Ahorn, on behalf of, the members, presented Mr. W. Jupp, conductor, v.'ith a case of pipes, as a mark of appreciation for the hard work he. had done in the band's interest during the last 12 months. After-the usual toasts were honoured, Mr. I;'. I'eiTett proposed the health of Conductor W. Jupp, and Mr. G. Per reft proposed the health of Mrs. V/. Jupp, both toasts being drunk .with musical honours. The evening proceeded with songs and recitations, by members of the band, the piano being.kindly Ic-nt by the Bristol Piano Company. Dr. C. ,T. Wood, Bishop of. Melanesia, left Auckland by the Southern' Cross yesterday /or the Islands. The Misses Newman and Sunderland, two lady missionaries, also left by the same steamer. The lady under discussion you may be assured had a Mod complexion and beautiful hair. . Why,. because she had had treatment from lliss Milsom, who teaches individual home treatment so that all mayattend themselves in their own homes. There is no difficulty in learning, so simply is the treatment illustrated and explained. Treatments from .£1 Is.; consultation free. Sole distributor of the latest and the mode of to-day, viz., Parisian Bloom (Fraichetir, Paris, re?.), .Is. Gd. a box; and Parisian Lip Pood ("Levroleiie," reg.), 2s. Gd. a jar. All hairworlc, perfect match and texture guaranteed. Miss Milsom, 34 Willis Street (l doors past "Evening Post"). Telephono 814.—Advt. Military Tunic Suits, in Khalti Cloth, for bovs.from G to 10 years. Only a few left. Prices, 17s. to 21s. Also 1 showing,. Grey Jerseys with Polo Collars. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt.