WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2863, 30 August 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST PROM FAR AtfD NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

St. John Ambulance Examinations. The following passed "first aid" examination held at Miss Baber's School on August 17:—(First year), Gertrude Troloye, Muriel Addenbrooke, Helen Nutting, Sylvia Bolton; (second year), Nellie Hoss. The following qualified for the medallion: Queenio Clark-John-son 'Mary Seaton, Ruth Hawkin, Mabel Carter, Nan Heath, Mildred A. Marchant.

Acknowledgment of New Zealand Work. The following interesting letter has been received From tho Earl of Ranfurly, Director of tho Ambulance Department, St. John's Gate, London, by the Waagamii representative of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and has been forwarded to the committee of the St. John Ambulance Brigado and Red Cross Society Dopot in Nathan's Buildings:—"l do wish I could acknowledge to each and every one personally the very great assistance received from all over New Zealand, and from_ every othor part of the British Empire, _ where our St. John Ambulance Brigade and Association has its branches. It is most encouraging, and an inspiration to me now that all my time is devoted to the,work. Thera aro few who can really conceive how large a business our organisation deals with. When we' l consider what is being done by onr Order in Africa, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Salonika, Italy, and 4 to some extent Russia, in addition to our own hospitals at Home and in France, it must be a source of gratification to all who are so oheerfully helping us in our great work. Our motor-boat department which supplies ambulances oji the Tigris and in many other places has grown into very considerable proportions. Then there is , our Prisoners of "War Fund and Transport of Wounded Fund, all absorbing hundreds of thousands of pounds. • I might mention, that although wo may require many more motor ambulances, the cost of maintaining what we have is _ enormous, roughly speaking, £250,000 per annum, and, of course, our General Fund must be called upon every time the special funds are not being sufficiently supported. The General Fund has, as its heaviest chargo upon it, tho stores department, which sends out stores to all hospitals connected with the war. I may add that no request from the New Zealand Hospital at Walton-on-Thames has ever to my knowledge been refused. In fact, Mr. Dalton, tho secretary, has thanked us for the very liberal maimer all his requests had been acceded to, and they have not been by any manner of means small, and, to his credit, he has net been shy in asking. Help comes to us from very varied sources, but it matters not bow it conies, if earmarked for a specific purpose, it certainly goes that way, if the donation is left'open it is usod in such manner as to leave no doubt as to tho highest approval of the donand let me assure you all that no business or organisation that has ever existed could boast of such efficient and economical administration. Once again thanking all co-workers throughout the Dominion, where several of my happiest years were spent." Major Gunn, Principal Medical Ofii.oeiy Feathcrston Military Hospital, acknowledges receipt of two cases from St. John Ambulance containing 12 suits of pyjamas, 8 pairs bed socks, 8 dressing gowns, 11 towels. 150 handkerchiefs, 20 pairs socks, 12 pairs ward shoes, 12 bed ja< kets. Also from Mrs. Anderson ._ 31 Shannon Street. Wellington, cuttings of geraniums for planting in hospital gardens.

Red Cross Shop, Woodward Street. The committee of the Red Cross Shop in AVoodward Street desires to thank those who so regularly contribute supplies of home-made cakes, jams, preserves, etc., and also tlioso who send flowers and gifts of all kinds of saleable _ goods from time to time. The splendid assistance of tho ladies of Seatoun and Lyall Bay, who have had chargo of the shop on Wednesdays and Thursdays respectively, and who have done exceedingly well, is highly appreciated. Tho shop having now been open for ctx months, it has become widely known and popular, and those in charge havo found that t'lnv number of customers increases week by .week, .whiio unfortunately tho ;juantitv of home-made supplies has nob increased in proportion, and it has been disappointing to bo unable to meet demands made late in tho ilav for homemade goods, Tffe comm'ittee theretore desires to appeal to anvone who is able to do so to contribute any kind of homo-made goods to tho shop on Fridays or Saturdays, when they will be gratefully received.

Mrs. H. S. Hadfield returned to her home at Lindalc. Paraparaumu, yesterday.

Tho good work done by Airs J U Anderson of Kelburn, in connection with both the Registration and the National Reserve work is specially mentioned by the officers of the Women s Rational Reserve. She has continuously given- much of her time, and her able help has been much appreci-

The death is announced of another of Wellington's early colonists in the person of Airs. Jessie Burne (widow of the late Mr. Joseph Burne), who died at her residence, 44 The Terrace yesterday. Her death was not altogether unexpected, as she had been an invalid and confined to her homo for some years.

J ho engagement is announced of Miss Hilhe Kingston, only daughter of Mr lorn Kingston, of Wellington, to Lieutenant Herbert Carvosso, officer commanding supplies and transport services, Military Camp, Trentham. Mrs. Guy Williams (Masterton) is visiting AVellington.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist, yualihed London and Paris.) "A.M'."-As the greyness is hcralilarv it is sometimes a difficult matter to prevent Massive with a stimnlalimr tonic often arrests it. You will find Imperial Hair Stain (-(a. Gd.) a genuine ilye. \l e can supply it in all shades. "alater."—ilany young girls suffer from styes on tho eyelids. This is usually due to debilitated health, and internal treatment is often required. A warm tea-leal' ponltieo takes nut the inflammation and disperses the stye. "Inquirer" (Rangitikei).—l am* posting you full instructions of tho treatment I consider best for your scalp, after examining your combings, treatment that will improve the condition and prevent greyness in your case. Portlier replies by letter. 2jo Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt.

\ Ladies! Don't miss our Special Offcrinjj of Black Imitation Silk Hose (slightly damaged by s.s. Rangatira wreck); 2(1 dozen Pairs reduced to Is. (id. pair. Price's Store, "Willis Street.—Advt.

Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful roses and tho choicest of flowers only are used when designing weddine bouquets, which I make a speciality ot. Pncked and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Street.-Advt.

A Patrlotie Work for Soldiers' Benefit. A unique performance will he. given in the Methodist Hall, Ngaio, this evening by tho local Patriotic Committee that was elected by the residents for tho purpose of providing presents for, and entertaining the men who are leaving tho district for tho front. The performance consists of the rendering of the complete musical portion of tho opera "Tho Mikado" on the gramophone, and tho libretto will be read by residents, who villi as3iimo tho different characters. Up to the present forty-oight men have left the district, and thero are a number of others waiting to be called up. Tho residents have contribuated very liberally towards the funds required by the committee, but owing to the numbers that have been catored for, the funds are running short, and the above entertainment is boing given with the object of placing the committeo in a better financial position. It was necessary to obtain permission from .7. C. Williamson, Ltd., and this was cordially granted by Mr. Bert Uoyle, their representative.

Barefooted Children. A writer in tho "Cornhill Magazine" urges that, as a sensible and healthful war economy, children should go barefooted. If reason decided suoh matters the-change would he quickly and generally mado. The saving in hoße and leather would be enormous—and boots are the heaviest clothing item in most large, poor families. The improvement in health would be not loss great, for the multitude of colds and fevers that spring from wot shoes and stockings would bo banished, 'Thero would, moreovor, be no hardship to the children, for after a very short time of exposure the feet are able to hear tho bitterest cold and the roughest roads. No one thinks of pitying the many Scotch children who to this day go barefoot summer and winter. Indeed, where poverty has compelled the step or experiment has been made of it, as in certain schools, the results boar out the argument of health to tho full, and the children, would be the last to wish to cramu their feet in boots again. But it will not, of course, bo generally done, and most ..certainly it should not be done in the winter time. Nothing but a famine in leather would tear us from our devotion to the convention that the ability To cover our feot is a measure of our respectability. In this matter we have not gone far beyond Mr. Shaw's ancient Briton who explained to Caesar that his people wore thoroughly respectable becauso they never failed to daub themselves with blue paint,

Air. Villiers Arnold and Miss Pearl Ladd, who were with.the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, and are now on the Fuller circuit, arrived from the south yesterday by tho Pateona. They aro to open at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday next.

The marriage took place in St. Patrick's Church, Masterton, on Monday of Mr. Ernest Henry Tapliji, son of Mr. J. H. Taplin, to Miss Annie E, G'urley, of Galway, Ireland. The earn. mony was performed by tho Rev.. Father Guinane. -Thero were four bridesmaids, and- Mr. ' Valentine O. -Tallin was best man. .. xf . ■

A London correspondent writes that Lady Darnley, addressing a large gathering at HighanV, -Kent, said that she was very sorry that the Earl of Darnley was absentj but he had been kept at -homo by very important work. She paused a moment, and her hearers expected to hear that ho was preparing weighty speeches on the Irish question, or munition work. "When I left him," she continued, "ho was hoeing turnips, and he said that he had to finish that field before nightfall, on accountof the thrashing he has to see to tomorrow."

Tho Eastbourne. Ladies' Committee, having in hand a sum of money for Christmas gifts for the soldiers at the front, has this year. decided to make its purchase in England. Mr. Varnev, secretary of the Y.M.C.A., who has lately gone Home on business connected with his association, has undertaken to do tho buying, and also to see that-the parcels get to their proper destinations. . Mr. Yarnoy being so closely in touch with everything relating to the comfort of our soldiers, the committee was' glad to secure his assistance. The committee has also taken advantage of Messrs. W. D. and 11. O. AVills's offer to send tobacco and cigarettes at a reduced price, and lias forwarded a sum of money for that purpose.

Convincing proof of the value of "Sydal" in eases of sunburn and windburn is provided in a statement by a non. com. now in camp at Trentham. He had suffered severely from chapped and roughened skin, tried a sample pot, and derived such remarkable benefits that he spread its name and fame amongst others at the camp, all of whom epeak iu the hiftacst terms of the softeninc soothiuf;, healing properties of this re'freshiiifj emollient. 2s. at chemists and stores.—Advt.

Ladies! A special offering of Black Imitation Silk Hose is a big attraction at Price's Store, Willis Street. 20 don Pairs (slightly damaged l;v s.s. Eangatira wreck), Jioiv olferiug at Is. 6d pair •-Advt. '

An. enjoyable evening for invalid, solvere from Victoria Hospital, and for; a riumber of returned . soldiers, was given by Mrs. S. Hempton at her Lome in Thompson. Street. The rooms were decorated with beautiful spring flowers, sent purposely from Trontliam. The hoetesa was assisted by a nuipber of friends in the entertainment- of her guests. Games, > music, dancing, and a competition provided'much, enjoyment. Mrs. "ff. Ferguson kindly sent motor-oars to convey the soldiers from the hospital and back. .

Members of the Pioneer Club are organising a series of afternoon teas on the lines of former Bed Cross afternoons, for the purpose of rasing a fund with whicfi to provide Dr. Agaes-Ben-nett, one of the founders of the club, with supplies that are certain to bo of use to her in her'work in Serbia. Dr. Bennett/ as is known; was appointed in cluvrge of a hospital iinit (one of the' Scottish women's units) U work among this brave but most heavily tried people, and .■ such gifts :as the Pioneer Club members propose to send should be very welcome: This afternoon the first of these teas takes place, and-Mrs. Wilson, of Oriental Bay, is the hostess. . The Wairarapav Lady Liverpool Committee intends organising an, active movement to Christmas presents for the Wairarapa-soldiers, ,who are on active service. '

. A cablegram has been, received, in 'Auckland from Mr. H. M. Smeeton, on© of the Australasian Y.M.C.A. corhmissiorjers to Prance; stating that during the voyage of the Niagara to Vancouver a sum of £1650 was collected for. Y.M.C.A. butmeits in France. Miss Card has resigned her position as secretary to the Fcatherston Countess of Liverpool ' Fund Committee. This committee is now combined with the Red Cross. ' '■-:-. " Mrs. J. Martin (Martinborough) >s a visitor to Wellington.; \

Nature endowed the young with skin soft in texture. Let every woman Te- , tain the facial contour of youth, the ourvo of chin and neck, the lustre and v colour of the hair, shapely nails, delicate hands. Learn how to pomado and lubricate the hair, and what to use for the face. Call or write to Miss Milsom, established Hair, Face, and Skin Expert Specialist. Latest hygienic preparations. English cap nets (all real hair). Hairwork (absolutely the latest and best), 'Electrolysis. Manicuring. Treatments to meet all cases'.' Advice and : suggestions , sent free of charge. Solo distributor "Cultene" Skin Tjevrelena" Lip Food, Parisianßloom. Miss Milsom,' Bamett's Buildings, 9i 'Willis Street. Telephone 814.—Advt. :

Our hosiery knitting machines, aro "first to the front" for satisfaction and efficiency. ' They supersedo- any other knitters in the production of socks, and stockings, and the goods made on .those machines are guaranteed to wear as well as those knitted by hand. We aro now ,showin f the very latest models in Harrison and Griswold Hosiery Knitters. 50 pairs hose can bo knitted on our machines while'one pair, is being;knitted by hand. Particulars and prices from Oscar Hewett and Co., 56 Cuba Street, Wellington (just below Bank of New Zealand).—Advt.

»^?., relievln ? ooifhs and colds "NAZOL_ goes straight to the seatlof the trouble. Penetrating; soothingj -germkilling. Sixty doses cost only; is. 6d — Advt. •:-•'. ■" • . a-

A Sydney stenographer, until recent-, ly employed by the Wheat Acquisition Board at a salary of £2 2s. per week, left Australia to go to America, states the Sydney "Sun." She finds the States different. In a letter received in Sydney recently she says: "I am receiving double the amount I got from the Wheat Board, and have much shorter hours. Dictation is much slower than I was used to in the office. At the same time, New York is nothing else but rush, rush, rush. A rush for existence, a rush for trains, a rush for theatres, a rush to get on the top of every lino of buincss,! aud peoplo are almost tumbling over one another, in. a. sense, yet everything <joes by clockwork in this huge place. Ono has to be smart, or else they will starve in tho streots here. Heaven help the poor people of New York, who have to earn their living in some of tho awful sweat shops! Tho children whn are employed are pitiable to look at, with their poor little pinched faces. It is just awful., .Some people are trying to do away with this employment of children, but it will be very hard. Tin's is how 6ome of the millionaires pilo up their millions. Every stone in those mansions on the Fifth Avenue must surely cry out sometimes."

Miss Dora Murch, who for some months has been working in Egypt with tho'N.Z. Voluntary Sisters, has been transferred to France.

At.the Esperanto Hall on Saturday evening last tha Anza Euchre Party held a progressive tournament in aid of the Mayoress's Christmas Pudding Fund. The hall was crowded, and all present spent a pleasant evening. As a result, £7 has been handed over to the Mayoress. The committee wish to thank all who donated prizes for the evening, also those, who worked so hard to make it a success. The following were the prize-winners .—Mrs. Dormer and Mr. George (1), Mrs. Seon and Mr. Gordon, : consolation prizes. This makes a total of £15 Is. being contributed by the Anza to the patriotic funds as a result of these tournaments.

Of interest to housewives is this statement from a woman's letter:—"l have used Desert Gold Tea for some considerable time now and I have proved there is no other to equal it." Test Desert Gold to-day.—Advt.

■ i ' Boys'. odd sliirts, in best material, just opened,' 3s. 9d. to 83. lid. at Geo, Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Adrt.