WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2797, 15 June 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(BY iHOGBff.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

For the Sailors' Families. Some excellent talent has been secured by the ■ Countess of Glasgow for tho concert which she is organising for tho benefit of the fund for sailors' families, and which is to be held in the big Town Hall to-morrow evening. Among t:; u contributors to the programme will be Miss ltene Queree, whoso delightful playing ha« been too little heard in Welling, ton, Madame Anderson, Mr. Sigurd Lestrup, both of whom will contribute songs j Mr. Woodward's orchestra of twenty performers, and other artists who have from time to Jimp appeared before the Wellington public. The full programme will be published on Friday, from which it will be seen that a most pleasurable evening is offered. Their Excellencies the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool' have announced their intention of being present, and His Excellency has extended his 'patronage to tho concert which is being given on behalf of tho Navy , League. The box plan is .open at the Bristol rooms, where reserved seats may be had for five shillings. Other prices are half-a-crown and one shilling, and children half-price. , Such a cause as this for which tho concert is being given, and to which tho people of Wellington will be asked to contribute-for the next two days, needs 110 advocacy, for it speaks for itself. Becauso of the unwearying vigTlauco of these men w'ho havo perished with their ships we in New Zealand liavo experienced none of the real horrors of war, none of the murder, the devastation, committed upon innocent and helpless civilians by the enemy in other less-favour-ed countries. For month after month smco the outbreak of war tho men of fli'e Navy have carried out the most exacting tasks behind a veil of the strictest secrecy and silence, anil because of their faithfulness we have lived in security and have swept tho enemy's commerce from the sea, and havo sent our troops in safety from every Quarter of the globe. Even from the bald words of tile cabled message we were able to glean something of the magnificent spirit which 'sent these men into/tho most terrible batfclo which the world has seen sii\gnig Jike the VikiDgs of old, and whoso chivalry even the Germans themselves have praised. They belonged to the British Navy and thoy could die doing their duty. _ v. ' It is because they have done these things that we owe' them a dobk which is beyond payment. AH that wo can do is. to try and relieve tho lot of those they have left behind them, simply in part payment for the lives that have been offered up for King and country, i'hat. opportunity is now being given everyone to-day, and for the next two days. Dispatch of Red Cross Goods. Mr. J. W. Bridge, lion, secretary of tho New Zealand Branch of the British Eed Cross Society (d,epot in Mercer Street) reports that the Allowing Eed Cross goods have been dispatched from Wellington from March .1 to May 31;— Jam, 18b* cases; Glaxo, 27 cases; meat extract, .75 cases; milk, 125 cases; fruit, 200 cases; chocolate, 18 cases; honey, 39 cases, and 900 cases of clothing, comprising pyjamas, dressing .gowns, night shirts, towels, day shirts, undershirts, medical comforts, hospital requirements, etc., etc., etc. Total of 1374 eases. • \ The goods havo been sent to the following places:—Base Hospital, Alexandria; Base Depot, Cairo; Aotea Hospital; Pont rle ICubbeh; Bombay; ljed Cross, Malta; Dr. Agnes .Bennett, Cairo; Dr. Harvey, Pnnt do Kubbeli; Vasrich Schools Military Hospital, Cairo; Hospital, .Mediterranean; Base Hospital, Eouen, Franco; care Mausum, Alexandria; Lieut.-Colonel Parkes, Cairo; Featherstou Camp; Hos. pital ship Malieno; Waiton-on-Thumes; Chaplain-Captain" Green, Alexandria; Hehopolis; Captain Easson, Stationary Hospital, Cairo;_ Etaplc-s, France; War Contingent Association, London. The estimated value of the goods is about <i! 25,000. Patriotic Cake Room. The committee of tho Patriotic Cako Room desires to acknowledge with thanks gifts of .home-made cakes, sweets, subscriptions, etc., from the following:—Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mesdamcs Smitton, Clayton, Fiudlay, Askew, Badharn, M'Evedy, A. Myers, 6. Fulton, Holmes, G. DiQsbury, Nation, Sommerville, M'Rae, G. Heid, H. Hayman, O. S. Watkins, Palmer, A, Williams, Isaacs, Hamer, J. H. Williams, Hurst, Henry, Liddle, L. Taylor, J. H. M'Lean, W. F. Ward, Misses Cameron, Hannah, Macintosh, Doughty, ltose, Wheeler (2), Chalmers, M'Kellar, Hall (2), M'Menamen,, West, Pearson, L. Johnson, O'Connor, von Dadclszen, Mackenzie, Chapman, Gavin, M'Chire, Turner, Didsbury, Sidey, Webb, Drummond, Saunders, Mrkcaldie. Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan (Blenheim) havo left on a visit to Vancouver. • Lady helpers are still required for the Navj League's street collection, which is to be held to-day, to-morrow and Sat urday, on' behalf of the widows and orphans of the men of the Grand Fleet. Any ladies willing to assist are requested .to report themselves at No t 1 Committee Boom, Town Hall.- x Captain Cay, of the Invincible, and Captuin Piwse, of the Queen Mary, were both married to Sydney girls. The former ' married, 1G or 17 years ago, Miss Laidley, a sister of Mrs. Merivale, and a sister-in-law of Mrs. Shepard Laidley. They lived in England for some years, and thero are four children orphaned by the death of Captain. Cay, their mother having difcd a few years back. Captain. Prowso married Miss Bertha Brady, a daughter of Dr. Brady, of Sydney. . Mrs. Firth, hon. treasurer of the Wo. men's Committeo of the British Eed Cross and Order of St. John, Wellington Branch, acknowledges the following contributions:—Government Life Insurance officers, .£3 lis.; Mrs. Litchfield, 10s.; Atrs. Coongan, 2s. Gd.; Miss' Eobieson, 2s. 6d.; Ill's. Massey, 55.; Miss Morrison, 2s. Gd.; Buz Hyams, 10s.; Betty Hyams, 10a.; payment for material* Eongatawa, -X 0 10s.; payment for material, Heretaunga, .£G; Miss Baber, payfnen-t for material, X 2; Mrs. Scales, «£lO 2s. Gd.; payment for pattorn, 2s. Old.; Anonymous, 25.; Miss. Skerrett, 10s. Mrs. Will Brown and Mrs. Brown, senior, of Hawker Streot, intend to leave for London this month. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. By special arrangement with ill's. Eolleston, Hair "Physician and Face . Specialist, Qualified London and Paris. "Cuticle."—The following aro tho, instruments necessary for manicuring: A cuticle knife, a pair cuticlo scissors, an ivory pressor, a tile, orange sticks, emery boards, and a chamois leather polisher, tho prices of course vary according to tho quality. "J.H.,"—The hands frequently become wrinkled sooner than the face. This is sometimes due to the excessive dryness of the skin. Lolene, price 2s. Gd., should bo applied occasionally at night, more especially during the winter months, when the hands have a tendency to become rough and chapped. "Age."—The approach of wrinkles may be counteracted by a course' of Face Massage—they very often are the result of facial expressions; therefore, to preserve one's youtli it's also advisable to keep the muscles of the faco under careful control. Further replies by letter. Correspondence invited. 25G Lambton Quay.—Advt. Herb. Price offers a splendid rango of Ladies' Silk Hoso. Tho quality is guaranteed and vahto supreme. Willis Street.—Advt. Wedding Announcement.—Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray. Vice-Regal Florist. 3G Wil-

Levin Memorial Home, The monthly meeting of the committee of the above home was held on Tuesday, at the Levin llome. JJjs. J. I'. Luke was in the chair, nine members being present. Miss Theodora Greenwood was elected a member of the committee. The following gifts wero received with thanks: Mrs. It. C. -Hamerton, dresses, etc.; Miss Fraspr, of Pukchoa, Bulls, print and serge dresses; Mrs. Arthur Young and Mrs. Henry Hall, cakes; Mrs. l'ike, of lleretaunga, a case of toys; "A Friend," 2s. Gd.; "A Friend," Is. A large and useful parcel of 120 articles was received from the Two-Gapneuts, consisting of coats, dresses, stockings, and underwear. This was much appreciated. The children are air in excellent health. v Y.M.C.A. Triangle Depot. The Y.M.C.A. Triangle Depot will be open this week as usual in the reception hall of the Y.M.C.A., in Willis Street, Mrs.- Low wiH be in charge pn Friday, and Mrs. Fossette on Saturday; The ladies l'eel that all they can do to help and cncourage the men in the trenches is little enoueh. They wish to thank all those who, week by week, help their efforts in this work at the depot. Contributions of cakes, sweets, tiowers, fancy work, jams, sauces,. etc., will bo gladly received at the Y.M.C.A, every Friday and Saturday. A/meeting ?f the Council of'the Girls' Friendly Society was held yesterday afternoon. Miss Humphries presided, and thero.was a good attendance of members. Various business matters were discussed, pud it was decidcd to continue the Sunday afternoon teas, which were inaugurated sometime ago by the council. Members' associates, and friends of the society are invited to attend' the Corporate Communion Service which is to be held in St. Peter's Church on Thursday, the 22nd, at half-past ten.' This dato was fixed upon in England, and the service, which is one of intercession and thanksgiving, will be held in connection with all the Girls' Friendly Societies throughout the Empire. y Mrs. Clapperton left Wellington last evening on her return to Dunedia. Mr. and Miss J. C. Cooper, of Masterton, are leaving on Saturday en route for England. On. Thursday, April G, at "Solferina," Gourton, South Africa (tlio residence of the bride's parents), tho wedding took place of Mr. 11. W. H. O'Neill, of Avondale, Bergville, eldest son of, Mr. Benjamin O'Neill, of Papanin, Christcliurch (N.Z.), to Miss Emily Ann Horner, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. T.' Horner. Miss L. Porrill (cousin of the bride) was bridesmaid, and Mr. lUlplt' Horner the best man. Mrs. Preston and the Hed Cross workers at Nathan's Building will be glad of gifts of anything saleable for the street stall (Wellington South 'Nursing Division), .where they. are giving assistance. Goods-may be left at their depot; and will be very, gratefully received. The. Woodward Street Eed Cross shop will be in chargo of the ladies of Lyajl Bay, who have a plentiful supply of homemade. sweets, cakes, etc. Tho committee of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Eed Cross Society in Nathan's Buildings desire to acknowledge, with thanks, the sum of ,£2O forwarded by MrS. Halliday, being the proceeds from a- Red Cross tea held at Hataitai some time since, under the auspices of tho Ladies'Croquet,Club at-" tached to the Hataitai-Bowling Green. The ladies are to be congratulated on the success of their effort, and can be assured that the money will be used to the best advantage for the benefit of the sick and wounded. Tho Victoria League has undertaken to provide and to bg in charge of the refreshments at the Town Hall during the days on which the. public collection is being uiade in. the 6treets for the benefit of the Sailors Families' Fund. This morning Mrs. Coleridge willbe in charge, and in the afternoon Mrs. W. F. Massey. has undertaken the task. A quiet wedding was celebrated by the- Eev. John Walker at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, yesterday, when Miss Rita Hooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hooper, of Masterton, was married to Mr. Percy Walter Dorrington, of Dannevike. The bride was given away by her father. Miss Dorrington was bridesmaid, and Mr. Len Hooper best man. French women ' have been showing themselves possessed of a patriotism that neglects not the smallest details, as well as the larger issues. There is a comforting tenderness about the work done in some Paris workrooms, where women from districts about Verdun and other parts ravaged by the enemy meet to make vestments for use in the ruined churches, so that when the places of worship are restored, the priests will find all necessary vestments ready, and the services may again be conducted decently and in order. When the poor, sorrowing worshippers go to pray, it 'will be a great comfort to them that the service will be in proper form. To make these vestments, clever fingers transform old ball dresses, odd bits of satin, remnants of- trimming, odd lengths of gold fringe. The most gorgeous chasubles are waiting for the end of the war, says a Paris corespondent of the "Queen"—chasubles in purple velvet, in groon velvet, in. red brocade, in white brocade, in black and silver, and each one is finely trimmed with embrojdery and fringe. The lady Who is responsible for the designs is\a real genius.'

!• French Club, 'Tho, ladies of the French Club gave r in evening 011 Wednesday,, when they ; '.provided a good programme of'musical- ; items, a comedy, and a guessing eom- ; petition. Songs wero sung bv Mr. Cooke, v Jldllo. dn Bosson, and Miss E. .Van Sta- : ;Yeren, tlie. latter being encored. Tho . comedy,- "A Morning of a Theatrical ; Star," was rendered by the Misses Hind r ;and Van, Staveren and-by Mr. -A<iamson i "With great spirit, and was heartily applauded. The competition consisted, of i matching the' two, halves o£ French proverbs. This, caused!'no little nviiuse- > mont. ' The proceedings closed with tho f mnging' of the • "Marseillaise." \V:i Between 30 and 40 pupils of tho Marist j; Bros.' School journeyed to Trenthanrlast evening and entertained a packed audionoe "of'. soldiers,' in tho Catholic Hall, ;" :with'a bright iirogramme of vocal and . . '.instrumental items. " The soldiers were , delighted with the oliorus singing of the ; /boys, and with the -items' supplied by tho . boys' orchestra, -under: the leadership of t Master Ben O'Brien, Miss O'Brion acting -as .'acoompanist. The .youthful .perform, f -ers were thanked by Captain Hawkins : oujbelialf. of the,jnen.._.Ho hoped they I would soon'repeat their .excellent pro: gramme in ' a larger hall; .for tlio' entertainnient of the soldiers. .- -The . boys in .. charge of Bro. Egrbert levelled in tho : Vouting, and after having been supplied . "with snpper and sweets, te'turne2~to the . city in. motor vehicles, kindly supplied ,- by the Patriotio'Society and Mr. 'J. J. - M'Grath. . V i The. announcement was made in New- -..' • York a few weeks ago 'that Mr. J. P. . Morgan has disposed of-his father's entire collection of forty rare tapestries for };■' a sum exceeding i-100,000.: The sale is : . regarded as another evidence that Mr. j , Morgan intends to disperse all his father's .: . art.treasures, which i't is estimated that the 'ate financier gathered from every .--.corner of tho globe at a cost of between .£10,000,000 and .£15,000,000. Since his father's death Mr. Morgan, has. sold col-. . lections of eighteenth century art, furniture, and statuary, Fragonard; panels, Chinese poreclains, and several other collections, for an estimated sum of *£400,000. ; \ financial associates of Mr. Morgan credit i f . him with raising cash-on these collections to be used in meeting the demands 'of the Allied nations for sinews of war. : The tapestries were,sold to the New York i firm of P. W. French and Co., who de- . clared. that the purchase was made as a ' 'matter of business, .and that the 1 collection, was not intended for any European 'or American collector. The transaction is regarded as the most important in the i ; history of art 'sales in America. .The collection in itself cannot be rated as the .' first of 'its' kind in,the; world, but it; can '■ a't least be said that it includes the great Mazarin tapestry, which is acknowledged tibs the finest tapestry in existence. . Wrinkles are caused by the ever-chang-i ing movements of the muscles in the face. It is foolish to assume that face massage is unnecessary, it is absolutely essential;, and for this.purpose. Miss Mil,.'.som v has issued her revised^set-of'in-' ' ' sbuctions for the proper massage of the S ' face and neck. All inquiries invited rel . latins to. the proper-'-treatment ■ of-the S,hair';ahd-sKih. : Immediate replies strict-, i' i'ly ' confidential. ' Write for complete out- |:: fits for/dry,'greasy, grey, and faded hair. I'V "Cultehe" ' prices as •' usual: ' The -.. Skin , -Food, 35.; Tho Balm, 3s. 6(1.; Parisian t: : Lip'Food-("Levrelene'"EegO, -25.-Gd. .-'Miss fi Milsom, 9J- Willis Street; (ii doors-past ' -livening .Post"). •' Telephone -SU.-T-Advt. - Brisk, demand continues for- "No. Rub--5 bing;Laundry .Help.", The Is. package ' contains sufficient for seven- weeks' washr -ling.: Contains nothing,injurious.: ,£lo' . guarantee.- Wm. .Campbell, ; 'limited.— V, Advt. -