WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2836, 29 July 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL A Diamond Wedding. Three days were given up to festivities and a pleasant reunion of the family branches on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last at Dnnedin, tli® occasion being the diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wilkinson, who came out from the Old Country in 1862, arriving in Port Chalmers by the ship John JJuuca.li. ill'. Wilkinson wa.s a loom. foreman in a Manchester cotton mill, when, tho Civil War in America broke out, paralysing the cotton, industry and causing a great deal of want and misery in the cotton-spinning districts of England. Being an expert, Mr. AVilkinson obtained employment titling up cottonspinning, machinery in Holland, but as things were no better 011 his return to Manchester, lie decided to try his fortune in Neir Zealand. Soon after his arrival he obtained employment, on Mr. Shanks'a survey party (Provincial Government), in Olago, 'and was associated in somo of the original surveys in the province. He afterwards established a wood-turning business in Duuedin, which exists today under the name of his sons, Messrs. ■T. and A. Wilkinson. There were eight sons and two daughters in the family, and all save one daughter married. At the reunion every member of the family was present, and between GO and 70 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren (four of tho sons being grandfathers). Ono of the younger sons is Corporal 1". Wilkinson, of E Company, Seventeenth Reinforcements. The. old couple, who are both'Bs years of age, were inundated with telegrams and letter's of congratulation from people in all parts of the Dominion.

Accusatiohs of Extravagance. In conncction with 'i. suggestion that Australia might - well follow Great Britain's example by having a "wav savings week," the Federal Treasure!-, Mr.. Higgs, lias found cause to chide tho women of Australia for continued extravagance in tho matter of dress, in this time of strain and crisis, states the Sydney correspondent of the Chvistclmrch "Press." "There is," says Mr. Higgs, '■'plenty of scope in Australia, for a campaign "against waste. Australians, generally speaking, fjo not given _ lo saving;, their money. I find on, making- inquiry' of soft goods houses that whilo tho trade in men's clothing has declined, there is evidence of extravagance in regard to women's clothing. The people should be encouraged to save." A lady, who lost no'timo in replying to Mr. Higgs, stated : "Tho gentleman doesn't know what he is talking about. AYe are all, or very nearly nil, doing with far fewer clothes than before the war. We must wear something. If it seems that we are buying as many, new clothes as before that is simply because things aro so awfully dear now. If wo went in for dressing in calico and chaff-bags, like Mr. Higgs seems to want us to do, what. would become of the women, many of'them wives of soldiers, who have to work at dressmaking? And. what about the shop assistants, who would be thrown out of work? Would Mr. lliggs make up their lost wages?" The Woman Accountant. Among the last places in which women were expected to "make good" were tho offices of chartered accountants; yet gir! auditors aro not only employed, but also sought after, states tho "Vaily Mail." "Soma girls are naturally good at figures/' said a. partner in a well-known city firm of chartered accountants who has employed about a dozen qu-!» aa auditors. "They are just as good at routine work as young men were. Of course, the right sort of girl is not so easy to get as a shorthand and typist clerk, the training being mora expensive and natural ability more needed. But tho auditor girls aro, if anything, mora enthusiastic than men, cjnite as quick, conscientious almost, to .a fault."

Business men who have had (licir books examined by girl auditors endorso the commendation of their employers. "Vory smart girls they are," said one client.

*"JV> look at :thcm with their smart frocks an;l stylish hats, you would not think they could trace an. errant penny, through ledger pases, but long laslies' do not interfere with sharp eyes." The,girls themselves like the work and the responsibility it carries. The mysteries of double entry havo no terrors i'or tliitui. The innovation is spreading rapidly, and Girton girls with mathematical honours are being advised to look for this remunerative work in the city.

"If I had my way there, would be a Victoria Cross for women," remarked Mr. \V. H. George during his lecture, "Willi tho Hoys in Egypt," at tlio Theatre Royal in Christchurch. ~ "In many cases they show more bravery and greater deration and indnnincc "than winners of the V.C." Mr. George showed a number of films demonstrating thn great work of women helpers in tlio Y.M.C.A. movement: amongst tho soldiers, and laid particular stress 011 tho great boon it was to the soldier far away from home to receive 11 cup of cotl'ee from a, woman of, his own raco who had a smilo and a kindly word for overyone. "One soldier said," he ro- ' marked, "that this was thegreatest Christmas gift of all. Wo cannot say too much i'or the work of the women, and we also can't do too much for tho men. They are worth all wo can Jo and more."

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. [By arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, .Hair Physician and lAice Specialist. Qualified, London and Paris.] "Country."—We could do a great deal to improve your hair during your few days in Wellington, and advise you how to pronioto the growth and i'ivo it the tone and lustre it needs. Tho fee for a single treatment is 3s. 6d.; with vibro or electricity, ss. Courses of five, including shampooing and lesson in hairdressing, one guinea. •'CL."—Massage is undoubtedly the best aiid most ell'ectiva treatment i'or improving'the complexion and removing wrinkles. A good skin food rubbed well' into the skin every night is also very beneficial. ".Helen."—No. T cannot recommend one, as electrolysis is the only permanent means. If you are unable to come just at present for the treatment, apply peroxide of hydrogen to lighten the hail'. It will make them less noticeable and will not increase the growth. Further replies by letter. Toilet Rooms, 251 i Lambton Quay—Advt.

Ladies are keen shoppers. That's why Desert Gold Tea is the favourite with housekeepers. The Family Blend at Is. Od. is wonderful value. The Is. lOd. and 2s. grades are best at the prices—Advt.

Nurses' Badges of Rank. New Zealand nurses, writing from abroad, have often said in the courso of their letters what a disadvantage they labour tinder through not having badges of their rank to wear as other colonial nurses have. There' have been occasions .when it would have been most desirable that they should have these distinguishing signs of their autiiprity. As it now stands, tho nurses have to rely purely upon their own personality i'oi their 'standing among the people with whom they come into contact. Red Cross Work. ,liio 51. J.Ollll Ambulance Brigade ami it'e-u UriMi Bocioty m-pot, i\atiiau'o Uundings, acknowledges uiu following:— i'Toiu jirs. JJal.asion, donation Js2 ias.; Miss Atacandrew tsaiu 01 riowertO, jjl bs., lied Cross 'Society, 3!)-triangular bandages, 105 roller tannages, 'cJ. suits ui p yjanias, 11 duy tliirls, 11 under-shirts, 1 puir underpants. 11 draw slieeis, - towels, old liuon, 12 pairs socks, <1 sciin-c=. 3 pairs I body belt, U balaclavas, pairs bcilsoc-ks, ].j treasure Jjngr, II pairs clippers,. 10 lacu elotlis, 13 knee piule; -Makiuo lied Cross Guild, tl pairs pyjamas, 32 surgical towels, 4a abuomuuu roller'bandages, la liandkercliiers, 2 pairs socks, 1 • swirl; ili'3. Rotherliam, donatiou .CI; HalcombeSt.imvay Red Gross Guild, 01) pillow slips, au handkerchiefs, 14 roller bandages,' 2u shirts, 12 pairs underpants, 1 'pair 'bedsocks, li 7 towels, i} 2 surgical towels, 4 fiicii cloths, 31 balaclavas, U pairs mittens, 22 scarves, 1 handkerchiets, 50 pairs pyjamas, 1 dressing gown; W.C.T.U. (per .Mrs. GardinerJ. 2 balaclavas, 1 chest protector; -Mrs. Av'allis, 1 balaclava, 3 pairs socks'; Mrs.-'Higgle, old linen; Medical Corps of l'ahiatua National Reserve, 101 bandages, 5 pairs slippers;. Miss 'liglington, 12 face cloths, 1 pair socks; "Anon," S pyjama girdles; La<lies of Ballance and Alungahao, 20 kits, each containing 1 pair pyjamas; 1 shirt, 1- flannel, 1 pair sock.", 1 towel, 1 treasure' bag, 'with soap, face cloth, tin of sweets, writing paper, pencil and housewife; Mrs. Parratt, 2 pairs slippers; .Mrs. Andrews, -1 .pairs I bed-socks; Airs. Middletoii, (i pairs slippers: llr. Early, magazines; Hawera Red Cross Guild, 300 banrtngo, cloth roller bandages, 3G3 Madapolam ' roller bandages, '20 doz. swabs. . ......

Her Excellency the.' Countess of Liverpool intends being -present at the. Wellington Harmonic concert, in. tli Concert Chamber this evening.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss Winifred .Earle, daughter of Mr. I'. R. Earle, JTunterville, to Mr. Colin Campbell. Mr. Campbell leaves for. the front with the-Sixteenth Reinforcements.

Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge contributions' to their stall in Routlv's Buildings from:—Mrs. Arnott' Anderson. Miss Hutchen, Mrs, B. Prouse, Mrs. Waller, .Mrs. Hnssell, Miss Skerrett, Mr. Kilter, Miss- Vera Dut'nie, Mrs, -Pollen. 'Mrs. Cook, Miss ■ Fulton, Mrs. Paul Hunter, Messrs. Weipehiana, Mil's. Guy Williams, Mr. W. Martin, Mrs. Arthur Martin.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and lied Gross Depot, Nathan's Bnildings, lias received the following letter from Alexandria"On behalf of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John, I beg to thank you most sincerely for your very generous gift of comforts and stores to us for distribution to Hie «ick find wounded. .!• have the pleasure to encloso official '.receipt."

. To-morrow afternoon, in the Y.W.C.A', Club Rooms, Miss Russell, a missionary from Bombay, will give an address od her work in India.

The Triennial Convention of the, Y.W.C.A. is to take place in Sydney nexl October. The National Hoard.of the Entertaining Association (Sydney) are look-, ing forward .to . welcoming a' full. delegation from every association in Austral lia and New Zealand.

Yesterda, yafternoon, at tho Y.W.C.A., a presentation was inado to Mr?; Aston, whit has Iwen connected ' with tho Y.M.C.A. fo.rseveral months, and who is leaving to take up a more important position With the new Y.M.C.A. Hostel for Soldiers. The presentation was made by Mr. Laurensou, and consisted of a silvernioiiuted vase inscribed: "To Mrs. Aston, from Y.M.C.A. Friend."

How few women know of the marked change that lias taken placo in hairwork. The old, so apparently artificial, has given place to tlio new, which is scientific, hygienic, and light as air. Miss Jfileom's experience has taught her the true handling of hair, and therefore only the best quality is used. Skilled, work ensures the finest weaving, - consequently no heavy unhealthy pads, and a perfect match guaranteed. Consult without fee or write re . plaits, switches, toupees, transformations, wigs, natural hair pads and curls. So highly.efiicient is this department that the hairwork made is most lifelike, and cannot be detected when. worn. Writo for prices and enclose pattern of hair. All face and skin preparations. Miss Milsoin. Barnett's Builuings, 94 Willis Street. Telephone SU.—Advt.

NURSES' EXAMINATION . SUCCESSFUL: CANDIDATES.' The following is a list'of the candidates who were successful in passing'tHe Stats examination of nurses:— . 'Passed first :\ Aileen ; Ruth; : Knight (Christchurch). ./] " The following nurses obtained 75 per ceiit. or. over:—R. Morris, K. : Evans, M>. Watson, F. M. Bell, (Au'okland); 0: M. M'Combie, M. Anderson (Waihi); I. J. Shaw (Thames) ;.E. H. Kennie -(Hamilton); F. : .Tv Stubbs; Helen Comrie '(Wellington) ;'G? L. Miles', 'E. I 'K'Baker, C. Everett, D. Everett" (Christchurch);; W. Sims (Dunedin); C. F. Bonisch (Invercargill). ■ ' . > The remaining nurses were also successful:-

M. Paterson,, M.- Smith, . A. C.- Miller, A. M. Dormer, A. V. Hamilton, B. L. Burke, M. C. Brown, M. F. Goulstono, N. K; Dempsey, L. E. Kelly, -,Y. A. Mather (Auckland); L. F. Bain (Wnihi)j .M. Quinn (Whangarei); S. Mitchell (Gisb'orne); A. M. 'Carver (Thames); K. A. Christie, J. Holton, M. ! H'arrow«ll (Hamilton); A. : E. Howe," M. Taylor D. Chittenden (Palmerston North); I E.-Daplyn, A. Jackson (NevrPlymouth) ; J. D. Campbell (Mastorton); M. -M.

•Hurley (Wanganui); C. Neal, G. WatA.; Porteous (Napier); G. Jackson, M. Berrymap (Waipukurau); B. Shaw, N. Arnold, C. Rayner (Nelson); H. 0. Williams (Picton); C. L. Mackenzie, M. A. Nock. D. H. Dartnell, I. Honeyfield, L. M. Walker (Wellington); D. Jones, J.- Musker, • E. ,M. Cornwall, N. Garner, B: L. E-ees (Christchurch); A. Bhind (Ashburton) ;* E. G. Finch, 0. Nicholas (Timaru); H.'Earwaker (Oamaru); B. M'lntyre, E. ' Lynn,, M. Thomson, A. Lillie (Dunedin); I. Robertson, D. Sim, M.- Armstrong, A. M. Kerse, M. Lindsay (Invercargill); E. Spring, J. Wallace (Westland); C. Kane, iD. Eden (Westport)'; "A/' M;-_ Emery (Reefton). The following nurses attained,a partial pass (oral and medical): —M. Message, P. , Small, vF.Kerr .(Auckland); F., G. Scherer (Thimes); E. M'Fadifen (Hamilton); H„ C. Trask (Palmerston North); A. M. Marsh (Hawera); M. Bilton (Stratford); E. J. Avery ((Blenheim); N. C. Price, (Massachusetts, U.S;A.); M. J. Cartwri'ght (Christchnrch); H. F. Tait and E. I. Gedney (Invercargill); C. Dolph and G. Wilson (Greymouth) ;A. Hamilton (Westland); I. Murray (Westport). Medical: M. Iv. Gubb i"(Kaipara). The above names are not in order of merit.

.Miss J all, Waipawa, is visiting hoi aunt' Mrs. A., A. Corrigan, Talavera Terrace. jFor the Ladies, we. have a dependable line of black. Silk Hose at ss. 6d. Unequalled for value and quality! - Price'sStore, Willis Street.—Advt. . , .