WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2828, 20 July 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Red Cross Tea at Karori, Very successful indeed was the Pod Cross tea, which was organised by the Karori Branch of the Women's National Deserve, and held in the Parochial Hall, Karori, yesterday afternoon and evening. The stalls, which were placed about the room, had been supplied most liberally with goods of various descriptions, the flowers and produce stalls in particular baring received very generous contributions. Many visitors were present, and as a result of their attentions to the stalls, the Red Cross funds are likely to receive a substantial addition. . Mrs. W. F. Massey, who was received by the Mayor of Karori, Mr. Burn, in an appreciative little speech touching Upon the way ill wlflcli women had been . working for patriotic causes throughout the Dominion, and expressing her good wishes for the Success of the function, briefly declared it open. Mr. Burn also spolco in a similar vein, and Mrs. J. Mackenzie, president of the Karori Branch of tho Reserve, presented Mrs. Massey with a very lovely bouquet. During- the afternoon a musical programme was given, the contributors being Miss Parsons, the Misses Henry (3), Miss Dall, Miss Haybittle, and Miss Ruth Putnam. Mrs. Miranis played Miss Parsons's accompaniment. In the evening there was again another very good attendance of those interested in tho cause, and an auction sale disposed of all the periahablo goods. Contributing to-the entertainment programme were: Mr. Eric Gooder, Mrs. Wilson (Kelburn), Mr. F. V. Waters, , Miss Smith, and Miss Green. In charge of tho stalls were the following:— Fancy stall, Mrs. Trapp, Mrs. Tustin, Mrs. A, M'Kenzie; flowers, Mrs. Giles and Mrs. Horsfall; sweets, Misses Shearer (2). Miss Newcomb; produce, Mrs. ICilminster, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Lowry; cakes, Mrs, Collins, Miss Henderson, and Miss M'Gregor; tea-room. Mrs. Bristow, Mrs, Kirkcaldie, Sirs. M'Garin, Mrs. Lower, Miss Kirkcaldie, Miss Moss, and Miss Bristow. Fortune-telling was another attraction and this was in the charge of -Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Maekay. Lecture on Mothercraft. t< The first of a series of lectures upon "Mothercraft" was gjven in the Council Chambers, Lower Hutt, on Tuesday ovening, by Nurse Baker, under the auspices of the Plunket Society, these lectures having been arranged specially for the instruction of young women.. The audience was a most appreciative one, and listened with the greatest attention and interest to tho simple yet direct information regarding a subject which is of the greatest importance at the present time, more than it, has ever been before. Nurse Baker claimed, in the course of her lecture, that the teaching of the Plunket nurses made the young mother in the end almost altogether independent of thij. nurses, and it particularly aimed not so much''at reducing the mortality of infants, but at bringing up healthy, strong children. The,speaker, also told her hearers that efforts at- reducing the mortality of babies had been specially made in a town in Prance, and such success, had attended this work that in (en years thero had not been recorded tho death of cither mother or child, which showed what could be accomplished when necessary instruction was given. A. very hearty vote of thanks was given to Nurse Baker nt the end of her lecture. Charley's Aunt Social Club. Another of the fortnightly gatherings of the Charley's Aunt Social Club was held in the club rooms in Courtenay Place last evening. Tho chairman for the evening was Mr. W. Powell. An enjoyable programmo of songs, recitation's, musical' and humorous sketches, monologues, etc., was .contributed, tho performers being tho club's orchestra, Master Fergus Reeves, Miss F. Baker, Mr. Turner's string orchestra, Mr. Herbert Ethel Lissaok, Mr, Phipps Williams, Hiss Martin, and Miss Austin. Miss lvitt-y Boyle gave a military dance,, and..six of Miss Betty Purdom's pupils give a musical sketch, "Miss Million's Girls," while at the close of the programme a comedietta entitled "Tho Art of Love" was performed by Miss Betty Purdom and Mr. Culford Bell. Miss Mackie was the accompanist of the evening. Supper was handed round during the interval, and tho singing of tn, National Anthem ended a very pleasant evening.

t The wedding took place in Oamaru last week of Miss ."eau Gilchrist (Oamaruj to Major H. S; Orbell.

Amongst those lost 011 board the transport Marquette was Nurse Nona Hildyard, of Lyttelton, and with u view of making some public recognition of her service to the Empire steps hava been taken in the Port to raise subscriptions towards a memorial.

With a view to providing something that would niake time hang less heavily 'on the hands of the patients at the Hannier Springs Convalescent Home for returned soldiers, Lieut°nant-C'olonel A. E. Latch, the officer commanding, recently introduced mat-making amongst the men, ami some of them have become quite proficient in the work. A largo number of mats have now been made, and they show the neatness and patience of the men. Coloured wool and a piece of canvas are the only materials used, yet some very attractive mats have been the result. Various designs ore adopted, and not tile least pleasing is one in red and black, with the word "Anxac" in . large yellow letters acrojs the middle. The first mat made became the property of the Queen Mary Home, and another was given to the Hon. ti. W. Russell 011 the occasion of tho opening ceremony. At present the first mat a man makes is given to the Red Cross Fund, and usually brings a good price, and the second becomes his own property. In this way the work is helping to swell the coffers of the fund and at the same time making the time pass more quickly for the men. Bashetmaking has also been introduced, and is already popular with the patients.

The Carterton school children were very successful in connection with (he contributions towards the relief of the Belgian children. They have turned out their money-boxes and gathered up rlieir savings to the amount of d C3I 2s. lfld., which has been duly forwarded through tho proper channel's. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. [By Arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified London and Paris.] "A.F.W." (Napier).—lf your hair is at all curly it is quite an easy matter to train it into large waves with water, or when drying it; do not use curling irons or wavers. They are apt to take any curl you may have out of it. "Mater."—l do not advise the use of hair tonics or .lotions for children unless absolutely necessary. The hair should be brushed well every night and morning, washed about every two or three weeks, aud if there is 'any dandrnlT a little Virginian Scalp Food will remove it if applied 011 the night previous to washing. "L.L.D."—To wash a switeli make a lather of soap and water, hold by stem, and pull through the hand. J)o not rub. Rinse thoroughly. Further replies by letter. Mrs. liolleston, 25G Lambton Quay.—Advt.

Funeral of Mrs. M'Gregor. The funeral of the late Mrs. H. A. M'Gregor (mother of the Mayoress), which took place yesterday morning, was very largely attended. Before tho cortege left for Karori, a service was held in the residence, Macfarlane Street, which was conducted by the Revs. Jas. Dawson and J. Kennedy Elliott, D.D., both friends of the deceased, and tho service in tho mortuary chapel, and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Askew, vicar of St. Mark's. Among those present were the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), son-in-law of the deceased; Mr. H. M. M'Gregor, son of the deceased; Councillors W. H. P. Barber, .Tas. Godber, W. J. Thompson, and W. Hildreth, tho City Engineer (Mr. W. H. Morton), the Town Clerk (Sir. J. R. Palmer), City Treasurer' (Mr. C. Collins), l'ire Brigade Superintendent (Mr. H. Tait), Chief Clerk of the City Council (Mr. It. Tait), Public Librarian' (Mr. H. Baillie), Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, Messrs. J. Mitchell, David Robertson, G. AUport, and E. Duncan (Marine Department), James Ward (Audit Department), ard representatives of the Marine Engineers' Institute, and the various patriotic Jollies the deceased lady was associated with. A large number of beautiful wreaths testified to the love and respect in which the deceased lady was held. Madame Melba's Legacy. The lato David Mitchell's Victorian estate is valued at 41299,7.17. He left it equally to his .seven children. The will provides.that, except Madame Melba Oil's daughter), who is free to draw her whole share of tho other participants ivill 'draw the incomes on their shares.— Press Association. Entertaining the Soldiers. Soldiers of the Fifteenth Reinforce- | ments on leave in the city could hardly complain of lack of entertainment last evening. In addition to the open doors of the Soldiers' Club, in Sydney Street, an evening specially arranged by the Mayoress's Entertainment Committee for tile men of the Fifteenth Reinforcements was held in tho Toivn Hall, aud a dance arranged by Miss Borlase and her committee took place in the Goring Street Hall. At the Town Hall a' considerable number of the soldiers were present, and a musical programme in nddition to dancing had Been arranged for their entertainment. Miss Van Staveren, Miss Segrief, iind Miss' Lissack sang, and recitations wore given by Miss Lena Van Staveren and Miss .Tanio Peti'ie, all of which met with much appreciation. The.further cud of the.liall had been cleared for. dancing, and plenty of partners had been provided. - The Trentham Band supplied the music for tho. dancing. ...The supper arrangements wero in the charge of tho ladies of the committee. The . Mayor . (Mr.. ~T. ,P. Luke) was present, and again Mrs. Luke, who was not present, was greatly missed. Mrs. W. F. Massey, accompanied by Miss Massey (Auckland), was among those who. attended the evening, also Mrs. A. Myers, and a few of the French soldiers.

.Y Press Association telegram from New Plymouth records the death of Jlrs. Kelly, wifo of Mr. Thomas Kelly, exM.L.C.-

Mrs. W. M. Ivebbell, of Masterton, has forwarded to tho lied Cross Depot another case containing 1937 bandages and 430 swabs for wounded soldiers." This is the 21st' case forwarded, making a total of 25,299 bandages and 430 swabs. •

A llaori chieftainess, Ngawaka,' wifo of the late Ngapuhi chief, Kru Nehuia, died at Whakupara on Saturday, after a short iilnesa. Sho iras born at .Wailiou about 07 years ago, and was a graiiii-daughter of "Tamati ' Waka Nene, tho loyal Ngapuhi cliief, who was famous (luring the Native trouble at- EusBcll in the early days. She was also a descendant of Hono Hcke.

The Y.M.C.A. Triangle Depot will 136 open as' usual this week. Mesdames Muir and Kreeft will bo in charge on Friday, and Miss Barnes on Saturday. •

The committee of the. Patriotic Cake Room acknowledge with thanks gifts of home-made cakes, sweets, etc., from t'fae following donors:—Mesdames l'irth, Smitton, Badham, Holmes, Christie, Askew, i'indlay, G. S. Matthews, A. Myers, Telford, Perkins,. J. M'Lean, L. B. Taylor, Sommerville, lee, A. W. Blair, W. P. A\ ? ard, M'Rae, G. Held, Hurst, R. Wilson, Hamer, A> Williams, Isaacs, Finch, Jievington Jones, Misses Cameron, Chalmers, Jl'lvellar, Rose, Wheeler (2), Massey, Didsbury, Wright, Kirkcaldie, Chapman, Johnson Drummond, M'Monamen, Saunders, von Dadelszen, Pearson, Jacoteon, Hall (2), Si<ley, Messrs. Firth, Scholes (Upper Hutt). Mr. and Mrs. Wotson She.nnon (Dunedin) are visiting Wellington. Miss Jean Glendinning (Dunedin) is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. Hunter Macandrew. Mrs. M'Viear presided over the weekly meeting of the New Zealand Natives' Association Ladies' Guild at the Natives' Hall 011 Tuesday, evening. The sewing committee will meet next Tuesday, afternoon to cut out more garments for soldiers. Tho other committees sent in satisfactory reports.

Bravo Telephone Girls. Every day oven now, though- the Irish rebellion is nearly a month old, stories of ■wonderful heroism during that terrible timo keep coming in—stories of such •bravery und devotion that one feels one cannot let them, bo all forgotten, since they reflect infinite credit on the manhood aud womanhood of our people, states the last number of "The Queen," Juno 3. One such story, which is only Jiow being really talked of and realised, - is concerned with women's devotion to ■duty—the. marvellous way in which tho wonieii;and girls of .the Dublin Telephone Exchange kept .at work 'meeting military needs during the whole of that appalling Easter week, doing their duty in tho midst ol' the most frightful and nervewracking conditions,- in tho rattle of rifle and machine-gun fire, and in sight ox blazing buildings, which, threatened any minute to pass the flames'on to their own 'building; tho Exchange being, in fact, frequently enveloped in dense smoke and showers of sparks. .People in tho Dublin suburbs and at a distance who possess; private telephones little knew when they ■ kept "ringing up" to inquire for friends in the dancer zone, and were simply told "the 'telephones are kept solely for tho use of the military"—they little knew the actual stale of things on in the Central Exchange, or. the terrifying .conditions under which those bravo jjirls were carrying on their work, and : actnally Earing!''the situation. Day : and night they stuck to their post, often reduced to tears, as they now "admit; but; the tears no doubt were a relief,; for they • wer4,only women, and had never had to face such an experience before. They ;took it in turn to relieve each other, while those "off"- duty for. a couple of hours snatched a short rest, though'sleep ,was next to impossible. Only two men : were on the premises when the reIjcllion broke out, but on realisihg the situation a telephone message was sent for military protection, and a young.lieu- : tenant of the Irish'. Rifles succeeded with a few of his men in getting into the Exchange aud putting it into a state of dc- ! fence. For the remainder of the week those brave girls "did the rest," and how invaluable the retention of the telephone . .system was to the military in their operations it is impossible to .say. Just after the rebels entored the General Tost Office one smart girl operator there, realising the gravity of the situation, managed to get a call through to the military at the Cnrragh, and who can tellwhat momentous'jssues.hung upon that call sent only just in time.. After that there was no moro possibility of telephoning through the G.1'.0., but the Exchango ' operators managed, to keep up communication with- tho Curragh, Maryborough, and Belfast, and it was only a deep sense of the duties devolving upon them that gave them courago for their perilous task. Snipers look up positions on the roofs ' of tho high old buildings which overlook, tho Exchange on every side, and.-'.they' gave the inmates littlo; peace, from theincessant, fire of their rifles. The plucky girls declare they got used to it in time, and by the end of the week felt like . . "old campaigners." ' It is', certainly. ,a splendid story, of courage aiid devotion to " .duty, ijnd if there .could, he any 'sort of a D.S.O. instituted for bravery in-the Irish rebellion tlio girls of the Dublin Telephone Exchange have certainty earn-, ed the decoration.

The spring time, is .coming,Tand with it the inevitablo "spring .cleaning," with all, its attendant discomfort's. .The "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner has revolutionised spring cleaning," and; has practically abolished it , No., more lifting and .beating of carpets, no dust, no risk of inhaling .germs, and saves time and labour. • Tho "Daisy" is all British, which' is a: guarantee: !.f durability. Call in and see the effectiveness of this wonderful labour-saving machine. Oscar Hewett arid :Co., sG'Cuba Street (just below -Bank'N.Z.).—Advt-

Comforts for Mesopotamia. To-morrow evening a dance, organised for tho purpose of raising funds with which to : provide comforts for the Wireless Troop in Mesopotamia, is to take place in the Conccrt Chamber of tho Town Hall. Our soldiers in Egypt and in the firing-lines in France have had every care taken so that the comforts and'luxuries (as well us the necessities) that do so much to lighten the hardships of campaigning might be supplied them. One would like to think that such is tho case with the men in Mesopotamia. The conditions attending the struggle there are such as to try to the utmost their endurance and courage, and when the full stor.v comes to be told it will without doubt 'be found that tho campaign in Mesopotamia has not been least in adding to the lustre of our fighting men. The late Lieut. W. R. H. Clarke, O.C. the Wireless Troop, in his appeal for comforts, said that they were very urgently needed for tho men, as Mesopotamia was likely to "play up" with them. It was but a very short time after his letter had readied a friend in this country that his death was announced—from fever.

It is possible if sufficient encouragement is received that the committee in charge of Friday night's dance may find it necessary to alter their arrangements, andliolditiu the tag Town Hall instead of in the Concert Chamber. Chaperones for tho evening are Mrs. W. P. Massey, tho Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke), Lady ■Ward, Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Mrs. Combs. Musical items will be given by Mrs. Cane. Contributions to the cause Trill be welcomed by Mr. E. Smith or Hiss L. Head, Box 5G6, G.P.O. 1

Tho wedding took place in Knox Church, Masterton, yesterday of Mr. G. M'Kenzie, of Fernridge, to Sliss Elmu Compton, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Compton, of Solway. Miss Doris Compton and Miss, East were bridesmaids, .and Mr. 11. Murray, of Levin, was best man. The Rev. Mr. Brown performed the ceremony..

A dance recital given by Miss Halley and her pupils is to fake place on Tuesday evening in St. Peter's Schoolroom. Some. clever little dancers will make their appearance, and among the performances will bo a hunting dance, a Russian dance, minuets, a Perouetta dance, and a dance of shepherds. The children taking part in these will wear appropriate dresses, and a very pleasant evening may be looked for.

A quaint littlo story comes from France'to the "Daily News." In a certain battery a gunner had sent in a written request (on Army Form something or other, of course) for permission to bo confirmed. Tho C.O. discussed the matter with tho sergeant-major. At last he said; a littlo apologetically, "Well, I've .no objection to this sort of thing. But I hope you'll see that it doesn't spread." .

What a woman is searching for today, yet no one guides her.' How can she prepare herself for dinners, theatres, parties; eto., and act as naturally as our ■great grandmothers did in the eighteenth century? How and now. Let her take twenty minutes of Miss Milsom'B .instructions, and she can. go home and attend her household duties without fear of loss of that which nature gave her; because this well-known specialist tcaches how ,b.est to preserve the facial contour of youth, curve of chin and neck, lustre and colour of hair, keep delicate hands and shapely nails. Advice. gratis. AH hair and face preparations stocked. If you cannot call, write so you can attend yourself in your own home. Miss Mileom, Barnett's Buildings, M Willis Street. Telephone 814. —Advt.

The proprietors of Desert Gold Tea announce that all parcels of "Camels" received in competition are stored, unopened, until closing date, 30th July. Results will be sent all competitors immediately afterwards.—Advt.

For your lad's suit outfit, don't fail to inspect, our stock of "Sports" Suits at 21s. to 425.; best material. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd:, Manners St.—Advt. .

Anzacs Married. The w&lding of Tpr. T. M'Alpino, Otago Mounted ltifles, Wuodcote Camp, Epsom, ajid Miss Lillian Irwin, Garratt Lane,. Tooting, wna celebrated 011 Empire Day, states the "British Australasian." The comradeship of the Anzacs expressed Itself in the shape of useful presents to (he bride and bridegroom (travelling bag and lady's workrase). Tho presentation was made in camp, Sergt.-Major Hadiield and Quartermaster Robinson presiding, '•iid ihe Rifts being prcsonted .by lie. Cecil Duke, A.I.F. Another wedding was celebrated at Walton-on-Thames last week, when Pte. Peter Poi-Poi, N.Z.E.F., a Maori soldier, who whs wounded at Gallipoli, was married to an English girl, Miss Winifred Alderton. Pte. Poi-Poi caroo to England eight weoks ago, and was admitted to the Felix Hospital at Walton, where he has been ever siuce. He expect/; to rotuwi lo New Zealand for home service. A large amount of interest is being taken, in the forthcoming entertainment of Miss Gladys Campbell and her pupils, fr) bo held on Friday and .Saturday, July 28 and 29. In addition to tho performance, stalls for the sale of flowers, sweets, and programmes are being arranged. Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher and Mrs. J. B. U'Ewan are presiding over 'these, and (vonld be very pleased to receive donations for the stalls. Such gifts may bn left at the Opera House on the dates of the performance between 11 and 1. A special orchestra will supply all the incidental music, and a delightful, evening's entertainment may be looked roi. The chorus work promises to be very good, a benutiful effect being obtaincil in the celebrated "Greek Maiden" ensemble. The dreasen throughout tho comedy are being specially designed by Miss Campbell; the colour schemes promising great variety and attract!renews.

. Mrs. Tescheinaker' (Canterbury) is staling at Lowry Bay.

On .Tuly 17th at her residence in Pieton, the death took place suddenly of Mrs. MacShane, tho wife of Mr. P. A. MacShane, of Market Street, Picton. The late MacShane was the third daughter of the late Mr. .T. 0. Western nnd Mrs. Western, of "The Lindens," Picton, and she leaves a husband and three young children. Much sympathy is felt for them in their loss.

An Oamaru girl had an experience recently that may appear commonplace to dentists and others, but to herself was not devoid of interest. On returning from, a dontal_ operation six weeks ago she declared that a piece of tooth had dropped into her lungs. This idea, was ridiculed by her family, but as sho developed' a racking cough she was dispatched to a northern -city for a change. On Friday (says the "Mail")) a letter from her stated with pardonable triumph that she had coughed up a large and. jagged piece of tooth, and that tho cough had ceased to trouble her.

Don't envy a good complexion—use ".Sydal" and HAVE one. "Sydal" has wonderful properties for the successful treatment of the skin. Keeps it soft, smooth, velvety and healthy. Equally beneficial in whitening and softening the hands and arms. Good for the hair, too; promotes a silkiness and glossiness which is really, charming. Ask your chemist for a pot of "Sydal" to-day—price 25., at all chemists and stores.—Advt.

Worth inspecting! Herb. Price's splendid lino of 2s. 6d. Ties. A big variety of colourings and designs to choose from. Call in to-day-—Advi.