WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2860, 26 August 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Imogex.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Rsd Cross Contributions, Mrs. Firth, hon. treasurer _ of the Women's Committee of the British Red Cross and Order of St. John (Wellington brunch), acknowledges tTio following contributions: —Mrs. Gorki!], 10s.; Mr. Hazlcwood, £5; Mrs. A. Wickes, 7s. 6d.; Mrs. flarraud, £1; Taihape Branch, £30; Miss Bljth, 2s.' 6f1.: Mrs. John Kebbcll, £2 9s. 2d.; Mrs. 'Blundoll, £1; Miss Robinson, £21 (to December) ; Lad}' Bell, £6 (to December); C. L. Richardson, £1; Mies Masses, £7. 2s. (Girls' "At Home"); Kaponga Sowing Guild, £S los.; Maraekakaho, £3 os.; Ohakune Ladies' Guild, £3 17s. Gd.; Ormondville Patriotic Committee, £2 lis.; Mrs. T. Ballinger. £3 35.; M'Eldownev Bros., £10 10s.: Euchre Party by Kelbum National R-eservc, £44, Tho donation acknowledged last week from Mrs. Holder should read "Proceeds from Bed Cross Tea held at Mrs. Holder's house, Porirna."

Protection of Women and Children. ■ A meeting of the committee of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held yesterday. Present: Mesdaines A. R. Atkinson, :Winder, Ponsonby, and J. Kirkcnldie. Apologies for absence- were received from .Lady Stout, Mesdames W. A. Evans, and Hoby. It was roporletl that a number of cases were being investigated and dealt with, including alleged cruelty to a boy. Hostesses at Soldiers' Room for week are:—Sunday, Mrs. C. K. Wilson; Monday, Wellington College Old Girl's; Tuesday, Mrs. W. F. Ward and Mrs. Firth; Wednesday, Mrs. 11. E. Radcliffe; Thursday, Busy Bee Club; Fridav, Misses Frasor and Siferrctt; Saturday, Mrs. L. Blundell. Tho Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) acknowledges donations to her Christmas Pudding Fund from:—Mrs. Chegwin, 10s.; Mrs. Chapman, 10s.; Mrs. H. G. Shepherd, os.; Mrs.. Wainwright, 55.; Mrs; Blamforth (Manntahi, Patoa), £1; "A* Mother," 55.; Mts. S. Dick Moroa, Groytown), os.: Mrs. H. T. Fearer (Pahiatua Patriotic Society), £4; Vera, Bertie, Ina. Multon, 35.; Mrs. Cousins, £1; "Christmas Pudding," 25.; A.N., 35.; J.P., 55.; Mrs. C. and R., 25.; "A Friend," 35.; Mr. and Mrs. Grady, 10s.; Mrs. Hamilton, 25.; Mrs. J.. G. Seed, 65.: Mrs. Cell, 55.; Kelburu Presbyterian Guild, £10; Mrs. Moag-Levy, 55.; Mrs. Frances Tubman, 55.; Mrs. Scales, Is.; Mrs. Georgo Johnston, 35.; Mrs. Mirams, 10s.; Miss Barron, 25.; per Mrs. Ahornden, 10s.: "Returned Soldier," 2s. 6d.; Miss Macuuley, 35.; Miss Higgins, Is.

In charge of the coats and parcels at the Soldiers' Room in Sydney Street next week aro tho folloTring:— Sunday, Miss Adams; Monday, _ Mr. Fannin j Tuesday, the Misses Coleridge; Wednesday, Miss Van Staveren; Thursday, Miss' Mac-Kellar; Friday, ' Mrs. Harris; Saturday, Mr. F. K. Reeves. Another old resident of Thorndon in tho person of Mts. Iligarlsford died at an early hour yesterday morning. Tho lato Mrs. Rigarlsford had not been in good health for somo time, and underwent a serious operation in a private hospital on Wednesday of last week, Although ■ successful and good hopes '■were held for her recovery, sho gradually sank under tho great straihi Mrs. Rigarlsford's husband predeceased lier two and a half years ago.' She is survived by three sons, tho j-oungest being away on active service, one daughter (Mrs, M'Nicoll), and three grandchildren. ', ' ' Mrs. Henry Hall is visiting Christchurch. The hosi;ol in Russell Square, London, which has beon organised for the reception of New Zcalanders over' on leavo from Francs, is in charge of Miss Kate (Jrant, of Auokland, and formerly lady principal of the New Plymouth Girls' ITigh School (states an English Torres, pondont). Last year sho went to Egypt to take up war work, and was for a time in change of one of the railway* siding canteens. After the troops moved on to France Miss Grant went to England. The committee of the New Zea« Jand War Association in London,'which includes Miss Mackenzie (daughter of the High Commissioner), Mrs. Empson, Mrs. Falknor, Mrs. T.. C. Williams (formerly of Auckland) a'hd Mrs. Wilson (widow of Dr. Wilson, who was with Scott on- his expedition to tho South Pole), asked Miss Grant to take charge of the voluntary part of the hostel, a work for which her exceptional organising abilities make her eminently littod. The lodging part of the hoste'l is in charge of a man and his wife, who supply three meals a day, but the soldiers arrivo at all sorts of odd times —many by the night trains—and theso travellers have • to bo provided for by tho voluntary side of the establishment. Thero is a. tea-room, and such faro as grills, bacon and eggs, sausages and potatoes aro provided. The volun. tary workers also look after tho read-ing-room and writing-room. There aro plenty of willing helpers among tho Anglo-New Zcalanders in London, so that thoso people who have relations at tho front will have the satisfaction of knowing that when the men reach London they will be well looked after.

ANSWERS TO COEBESI'OXDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Kolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, qualified, London and Paris.) "H;S."—Sudden changes of atmosphere, also frequent exposures to extremes of hoat and cold, cause the skin to chap uiul very often, if neglected, to wrinkle. Apply English Court Skin Food at night; after a few minutes, wipe it off with a soft towel. It is surprising how well it purifies the skin nnd the amount of dirt it extracts from the pores. Price. ;!s. lid. "M.F." (Thnaru).—For tho cure of scurf, dandruff, and irritation of tho scalp, apply Viginian Scalp Pood before washing the hair. It promotes a healthy .growth, nnd gives tone and lustra to the hair. 33. fid. per jar. "A.A."—Henna Shampoo Powders are Undoubtedly very good for the hair. They thoroughly cleanso tho scalp and nourish the roots. 'Further replies by letter. Private rooms For all treatments. 250 Lamblon Quay, "Wellington.—Advt. Ladies arc invited to see the Dainty filack Silk Hose at Price's Store, Willis Street. For value and quality they are without equal.—Advt. Our hosiery knitting machines arc "first to tho front" for satisfaction and efficiency. They supersede any other knitters in tho production of socks and stockings, and the goods made on these machines aro guaranteed to wear as well as those knitted by hand. Wo are now showing tho very latest models in Harrison and Grisirold Hosiery Knitters. 50 pairs hose can be knitted on our machines while one pair is being knitted by hand. Pariicuiars and prices from Oscar Hewett and Co., r>li Cuba Street, Wellington (just -below liank of New Zealand.—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — Heauliful rose's and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded thrrmgh iho Dominion. Mi.*f Murray, Viee-ltpgal Florist, 111! Willis Slreet.-Advl.

Red Cross Work in Nathan's Buildings. . The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Bed Cross Society Depot Committeo acknowledge with best thanks the following donations of hospital equipment and money, received during tho past threo weeks: —Equipment: Rongoliiiii lied Cross Guild, I'limmertou School, Haniua-Huknnui lied Cross Society, Miss Eva Hercock, Hamua, Terrace School (boys and girls), Otakoko lied Cross Guild, Mrs. J. Mutcheson, Itarotonga Bed' Cross, AVainui School children, Mrs. L. 11. B. Wilson, Mrs. Spragg, Auroa Ladies' Sewing Guild, Auroa School children, Mrs. Kiuyig, St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas (A'apier Division), Rangiwahia Bed Cross League, M'Eldowney Bros.. Norsowood Sewing Guild; Kaipara. School children, Whakataki School, Worser Bay School, Alfredton School, Cicely George (aged 11), Maranui School children, Wairiui-o-niata School children, Karon School children, Dnlefield School children, Dannevirko School children, Reikiorangi School, Waipawa. (llawko's Bay) School, W.C.T.TJ. (per Mrs. Helyer), No Name, Mrs. IT. B. Wolters, Carterton, Mrs. Walker. Bulls Red Cross, To Mania. School children. To Mania ladies, Hamua School children, Awahuri lied Cross Guild, Mi6s Eglintou, Mrs. Darley, Clyde Quay School, Hawcra, Nursing Division, Upper Hutt Sowing Guild (per Mrs. Kirker), Whiteman's Valley School, No Name, Mrs. I'arrott, Mrs. Spragg, Upper Hutt Sewing Guild, Haloombc-Stanway lied Cross Guild, Napier Women's National Reserve (goods for Russian Red Cross), St. John Ambulance and Red Cross. Wangaiiui, Mrs! Kinvig, Johnsonville Women's National llesorvo (l»r Mrs. ''Bethune), Miss Foasette, Mrs. Wilkinson. Donations: A Mother, Porirua Mental .Hospital (per Miss Hamel), £2, Miss Macandrew (proceeds of flower sales), Potono Red Cross Shop (per Mrs. Galvin), M'Eldowney Bros.

Miss C. Douglas (Hawera) is visiting "Wellington., A striking illustration of tho harmful .results of allowing children to faco tho winter weather insufficiently clothed was given by Dr. Elizabeth MacWonald in. tho oourso of a lecture to women at Auckland on Saturday. In tho inspection of 1100 school children, sho had found 22 suffering from permanently affected hearts. While they had nob_ actually had ah attack of rheumatism, the constant exposure to cold, aiid tho chilling of tho body, had sown the seeds of serious trouble, from which they would suffer permanently. Many of the children she had examined wore nothing but cotton garments even in tho coldest weather, a custom, which could not be too strongly condemned. Mrs. Lan Deans lias returned to Christciiurch from a visit to Wellington. Dr. Arthur'has corscnted to give:a talk on health at tho Young Women's Christian Association to-night. All girls and youug women will bo welcomo without charge for admission. As so nritch unnecessary suffering is caused through ignorance of simple matters relating' to- health, these lectures given each month at tho Y.W.C.A. are of great practical, value to those-who are able to attend them.. Girls under 20 of tho Hearth Tiro .Club of tho Young Women's Christian Association have beon receiving instruction in elementary bandaging. They have'also been taught how to sot a table and arrange flowers, ; to arrango meals lor. a family, the menu being planned with duo regard l to economy, practicability, and nutritive qualities. A home nursing class was started at tho Newtowa Library on Thursday night, when a fair number enrolled. A most interesting discourse was given by Dr. Lino. Any intending members may enrol on Thursday evening. next, which will bo tho last opportunity for this class. Tho engagement is announced of I-Miss Gladys May Bassett, of BrookI'lyn, to Mr. Francis Oscar Norman Drummond, youngest'son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Drummond, of Motueka,Nelson. Special foiv Ladies!— Reliable Black Silk Hose now offering; at prices which cannot be duplicated in town. Price's Store, Willis Street.-Advt. .

Women and Liquor. Tho Taranaki "Daily News," in. dis- - cussing the War Regulations Act, has a few remarks to mako concerning the restrictions in regard to-the sale of intoxicating liquor to women. "The National Cabinet," it says, "has been per"suaded to put women on a lower]scale than men so far as procuring liquor in. hotels is concerned. Many members of Parliament stoutly ; resisted six o'clock closing as an infringement of the man's privilege, but they;had no compunotion in applying this regulation to the'woman. Not'that women — at least, very few of them—will care much. But the clause does riot provide that a woman cannot convey liquor from a bar after six o'clock; it-allows that a licensee's' wife or daughter, or the .barmaids, may retain a footing in, or enter or remain in a bar,.and thus another loophole is allowed. If the majority of women, are to be" thus prohibited, why not allP" Tho writer should really have gone further and .have said: "Why not all men also, in common justice?" ■

Some beautiful pot plants (cinerarias) were received by the committee who were organising the sale of flowers .yesterday for the benefit of tho sailors of the Philomel and the Pyramus, from His Excellency the Governor. These wcro the means of bringing in a very helpful sum. A euchre party in aid of the sweet stall, in connection with the forthcoming sale of work, which is being organised for the benefit of the Northland Church funds, is to be held in Bohan's tea-rooms on Monday night. Tickets (Is.) may be purchased at the door. A special effort . is being made by members of the Pioneer Club to provide comforts for tho Serbians in response to the appeal- of Dr. Agnes Bennett. It has been, decided to forward a supply of dried milk, and members , and their friends are, invited to attend a special gathering at the club rooms on Wednesday, taking with.' them 16. towards the fund.

The Needs of the Sailors. Yesterday the street corners of Wellington were abloom with all the flowers of spring—daffodils, jonquils, vivid anemones, freestas, heath, arum lilies, hyacinths, ■ primroses, violets, everything that one could think of, and to seo passers-by in the streets without either a bunch of flowers or a buttonhole was almost an uncommon sight. With suoh a day, all brilliant sunshine, and such a gladdening sight of flowers, it was not difficult to realise that we were beginning to leave the cold winter, months gradually behind us. The reason for tho sale of flowers was that thin clothing is needed for the men of the Philomel and tho Pyramus, particularly such things as white shorts and singlets, as these articles are not supplied by tho authorities. To meet this need the Ladies' Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society in Wellington with tho help of friends, organised this sale, and judging by the way in-which flowers arrived by trains and steamers the cause was one with which people all over the country were in great sympathy. ■ It had been arranged that the depot should be the Y.M.C.A., but as the boxes and baskets streamed steadily in, both on the previous night and on Thursday morning till it was a case of "no more room," it was decided to remove to the Town HhII, the Mayor having kindly given pel-mission toiise No. 1 Committee Room as a dopofc. All day long boxes'.; wore arriving from as far afield as Auckland, and even from Westport in tho South Island. Among the other districts contributing were tho Wairarapa, Rangltikei, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Napier, Otaki, Picton, Nelson, Hastings, ~ Waipawa, I'ciiding, Paraparaumu, etc. At tho depot the workers, who included Mcsdames Nimmo, H. S. Hadfield, Montgomery, Hosking, Denton, Miss Lawson, and many others wcro busily at work- arranging tho flowers and keeping up constant supplies for the different stalls. These were in charge of the following-.—Government Buildings, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Braccy, with some soldiers from Trcntham; at Kirkcaldio and) Stains', Mrs.' Gibbons; Kelburn Avenue, Misses Medley and Scott; Post Office, Mrs. Cornish; Bank of New Zealand, Mesdames Gray, Waters, Chatfield, and Brown; Boulcott Streot corner, Mrs. A; B. Pollock; Vcitch and Allan's, the W.C.T.U. ladies; Winder's, also W.C.T.U. ladies. The hospitality which was experienced by many of tho flower sellers in charge of the stands was very greatly appreciated, Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains providing the stallholders in front of their premises with morning and afternoon'tea, as well as lunch; tho D.I.C.

antHlio Bed Cross ladies at'the depot in Morcor Street also offering hospitality, while Mr. Allan, of Messrs. Voitch and Allan, was exceedingly thoughtful in malting tho lot of tlic flower-sellers in front of his corner as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Mrs. Adams, of Tho Terrace, provided the Eclburn stallholders with tea also. Each stall liad some assistants attached, and r.uiong tho most successful flower-sell-ers were the soldiers, who did most excellent; work. The following lent their motor-cars at different times during the day:—The Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, Messrs. Hoklsworth, Boyd, Rush, Banks, Matthews. The Misses. Cooper aiid Muss aro handing over the results of their sale of flowers for this week to tho fund, and Misses Macandrew and Hayes, who sell flowers for tho lieiT Cross onco a week, handed over their supplies. As still further quantities of flowers were still to arrive, . tho sale will be continued to-day.

By a meeting held at the Town Hall, Auckland, ou Wednesday afternoon, the establishment of the Auckland Division of the New Zealand Branch of the British Bed Cross Socioty was finally made an accomplished fact. The Mayor, Mr. J. H. Gunson, presided over a lar<;e attendance of members, and the appointment'of Mr. A. A. Martin as lion, secretary, Mr. G. Wallace Bcws, lion, treasurer, and Mr. Wallace Bruce, auditor, was confirmed. The following members were elected to represent the division on the joint executive committee of the British Bed Cross and St. John Ambulance Association-.—The Mayoress, Mrs. J. H. Gunson, Mcsdames Parkes, Bloomfield, Gillies, Ferguson, M'Farlano, Doctors Beattie, Gordon, Messrs. Heather, Geo. Bloomfield, W. Crowther, and H. Robertson. The constitution of the society was read and adopted, and it was decided that twenty be fixed as the number of a quorum.

The Victoria. League Concert Party ;will have the assistance of Colonel ' Purdy, who will give one or two recitations at their entertainment next Saturday. The party will introduce new songs and dancea, and the entertainment promises to be excellent. The | x plan of the Concert Chamber will be opened at the Bristol on Monday morning. Seats aro being reserved for ■valid, soldiers from Victoria Military Hospital and the Convalescent Homo at lxwry Bay. Thoro will be sweets aid flower stalls under the management of members of the girls' branoh of the league, assisted! by soldiers, who will attend by kind permission of the camp authorities, and also by returned soldiers. The tickets are selling well, and tho concert party hopes that a good sum will be realised for Christmas presents for the sailors on the Now Zealand warships, and for the league fund.

Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge contributions to their flower stall in .Routh's Buildings, from Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, Mrs. Mas'scv, Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie, Mrs. W. Best, Mrs. Paul Hunter, Mrs. Walton, Mrs. W. Nathan, Miss Edith Williams,. Miss Hutchen, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. W. Hume, Mrs. W. C. Foster, Mrs. F. Cootes, Miss Dickenson, Mrs. Carwith, Anglican Homo, Mifiß Jones, Miss Skerrett, Mrs. Alex. Roberts, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Oamoron.

The anniversary of the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Sabbath' School will be celobratod by special service in the church on Sunday. The choral part of the. services will bo specially interestMif;. A large clioir of children, undor the leadership of Mr. E. €. Jack, ass.isted by tho church choir, will render a" number of selected anniversary hymns. ' On Tuesday next the annual tea and entertainment will be held.

Nature endowed tho young with skin soft in texture: Let every woman retain the facial contour of youth, the curve of chin and neck, (he lustro and colour of the hair, shapely nails, delicate hands. Learn how to pomade and lubricate the hair, and what to use for tho face. Call or write to Miss Milsom, established Hair, Face, and Skin Expert Specialist. Latest'.hygienic preparations. English cap nets (all Tea! hair), Hairwork (absolutely, the latest and best), Electrolysis. Manicuring. Treatments to meet' all cases. Advice and suggestions sent free of_ charge. Solo distributor "Oultene" Skin preparations, "Levrelenc" Lip Food, Parisian Bloom. Mies Milsom, Barnetfs Buildings, 91 Willis Street. Telephone 814.—Advt. 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, 6mooth, velvety and healthy. Equally beneficial in whitening and softening the hands ajid arms. Good for tho hair, too; promotes a silkiness and glossiness which is really charming. Ask your chemist for a pot of "Sydal" to-day—price 28., at all.chemists and stores.—Advt. Of interest to housewives is this statc.ment from a woman's letter:—"l have used Desert Gold Tea for some considerable time now and T have proved there is no other, to equal it." Test Desert Gold to-day-Advt. '