WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2866, 2 September 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Military Wedding in Christohuroli. The wedding took place in St. Michael's Church, Christchurch, on Wednesday, of Miss Edith May Smith, daughter of Mr. A. W. Smith, of Christchurch, to Lieutenant Allistcr Ewen Macpherson (A Company Ist Canterbury Regiment), and son of Mr. Alex. Macpherson, St. Albans, and of tho Agricultural Department, Christchurch. The Rev. Canon Bean performed the ceremony, and Mr. Hunt played the organ. Many friends were presont, and at 1 the conclusion of the ceremony the bridegroom's follow officers made an archway of swords outside the church, through which tho bride and bridegroom had to pass. Miss Doris Evans and Miss Freda Ricketts were bridesmaids. Lieutenant' M. Tisdall was best man, and Bombardier Evans the groomsman. From the officers of tho Ist Canterbury Regiment tho bridegroom received a silver vegetable dish, and the employees of Mr. A. W. Smith gave a silver egg stand. Mayoress's Christmas Pudding Fund. Contributions to tho Mayoress's Christmas Pudding Fund are acknowledged as follow: —Mrs. J. Averv, ]os.: H.C., £1; Mrs. Coates, 10s.; E.M., £1; Miss J. Webber, Wetukura School, £1 25.; Mrs. Hunter (Porangahau), 10s.; Mrs.. E. A. Board (Carterton), os.; Joseph Stopher (Woodvilie), 10s.; Mrs. J. A. Hanan, 10s. ; — Whitta, 10s.; Lower Hntt, £10; Mrs. Ilamel, us.; Mrs. Smith, os.; Mrs. Poes, 55.; Mrs. Hunter, 10s.; Mrs. Glen, ss. ; Mrs. W. Birch, £1; Mrs. W. Campbell, £1; Mrs? Edinondson's etichro party, £7; Mrs. P. Myers, 10s.; J. Galland (Moutoa Scbopi), £7 16s. ;•-Batty Day, 25.; E. Powell, .Croquet Club, Pctone, £2; Mrs. •• J. Duncan, £1; Mrs. A. Ranwell, 25.; Mrs. L. Watkins, 25.; Mrs. Algar, -Is.; A.H., 35.; G. Leslie, Is.; Mrs. W. G. Rcid, 10s. 6(1.'; Mrs. G. H. Neale, 10s. 6d.; Mrs. C. H. Aitkeu, os.; G. M. Scales, £5 os. ; .10. Bonstead, Eketahuna, £1; A.M.C.. 25.; A, Mangin, Feathcrstou, lis.; N.Z. Natives' Association, £5 55.; Mi's. Atchison, 55.; Mr. Seward, 25.; Mrs. Maddison, Is'.; Mrs. Kinnis, Is.; Jean, Clarence, and Albert Macklin and B. Urquhart, £1 125.; Miss Bright, 10s.; Miss P. Myors, 3s. fid.; Town Clerk, Is.; Mrs. V. Riddiford, 55.; Edric, Elsie, and Rhoda Millignn. 10s.: Max Eielielbamn, £2 25.; Soldiers' Sister (Hatinui), 45.; Mi's. Ward, 75.; collected by tho Misses Post in Oriental Bay," £3 6s. ; Hiss Brown and Gallichan, 35.; Emily Drew (Foxton), 25.; Mrs. 11. Hunter (Porangahau), 10s.; .Mr. E. Newman, £1; Soldier's Mother, 35.; J.L., Is.; Mrs. W. Blake, 45.; M., £1 Is.; Miss -Slaxwell, 55.; Mrs. Mitchell, 55.; Jf.S., 2s. A welcome contribution to the Countess of Liverpool Fund has been that of thirty-five pairs of socks, beautifully knitted by..the girls, of the Rosencath School and sent in to the .committee yesterday. Too many socks cannot bo received at tho present time. The Misses Hayward (Palmerston North) are visiting Wellington. The fortnightly meeting of the St. John Ambulance Brigade i Overseas Wellington 'Nursing Division, was held recently, The evening was spent in practice.Work, and very good work-was done. A donation of £1 was received from "11.11." for August /and September, and from Sirs. Allniari two pairsbed socks and t\vo balaclavas. , ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By arrangement with Mrs. Eolleston, Hair Physiciari and Pace Specialist.) "X.Y.Z." (Post).— Massage of the scalp is the best means of arresting greyness.. The tonic you of should benefit -this scalp if there is uo tendency to dryness or scurf. Pulling white hairs ceriaintly increases thein, : "PJ."—'To keep the nails /n a perfect condition they should be manicured every week. The skin should never be allowed to cncroach on the nail, otherwise it adheres, thereby causing unsightly and painful "hang nails." "L.T.D."—You will , derive ?reat bentfit from a guinea course of Hair Treatment, which consists of clipping aud singeing, massage by hand, and vibrator, shampooing, and if .necessary a Russian pack, also a lesson in hairdressing. Private rooms' for all • treatments. ''Yansformafions, Kivitchw, etc., at English prices. 206 Lambton Quay, AVelling. ton.—Advt.

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Officers' Ball. The officers of the 17th Reinforcements intend to give a ball in tho Concert Chamber at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next. Hitherto the officers of Reinforcements have given a farewell dance to their lady friends in the Wellington Racing Club's tea kiosk at Trentham, but the "Seventeenths" have decided,-for sevoral reasons, to come to town and dispense such tcrpsichorean hospitality as lies in their power. Captain John Keir, of Wellington, was in town yesterday making the Accessary arrangements. Red Cross Work. The Hatuitai and North Kilbirnio Red Cross Sewing Guild, formed some time ago from members of this branch of tho Women's National Reserve, forwarded last week to England for distribution to the Navy Sailors' Dependants two cases of children's clothing. The guild is fortunate in having some members who are expert knitters. One case was entirely filled with beautifully knitted garments. Tho workers, who rnoet at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Seville, have been in. chargo of Mcsdaines Plimmer and Bayfield. Mrs. Greenelade now replaces Mrs. Bayfield, who is retiring, and the regular Red Cross work is being gone on with. Feildlng Noies. 1 Miss Coleman is slaying with : Mrs. Ewans. Mrs. Willis. lias returned to Greatford. ' • Miss Butts (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Ondey lias gone to Wellington. Miss Wilson (Auckland) is spending, a feif days in Feilding. Mrs. Livesav and Miss Livesav (Cliristch-ujch), who have been staying with Dr. Livcsay, have returned to their home. ■ Miss Spain is the guest of Mr*. Meyrick. Miss M. Atkinson lias returned from Wellington. ' | Miss Wyatfc ha 6 gone to Auckland for a holiday. Mrs. Abraham is goiiig to P.ilmerston while her husband is away' at the war. Miss [nnes-.Tonos has returned from Marton. Mrs. Cook has returned to Te Kuiti, Quite a, number of Feilding peoplo motored to Palmerston to attend this Huut Club race meeting. Among those who went were Mosdames Blaxall, Webster, Fry, Neill, Wilson, Edwards, Fitzherbert, and others. ■ . Something ill tho nature of a blanket famine is affecting Melbourne and Sydney, according to a statement by tho Royal Prince Alfred Hospital authorities. Great difficulty, it is said, is being experienced in getting hospital supplies, including food, ■ drugs, hardware, drapery, and bedding. Lately there has been serious difficulty in procuring blankets, the Government having coinniandeercd the fnotory output for troops. All the Sydney hospitals have suffered recently. The Royal I'rince Alfred Hospital required 100 pairs of blankets, and it was-only through the efforts of. Mr. Samuel Hordern, the honorary treasurer, -that '50 pairs were secured. The prices, ol course, were very-high. The Melbourne Hospital'needed 500 pairs, aud it was impossible to get them except at prices which had advanced, according to tho Rev. Canon E. S. Hughes, from-6s. 9d. to ISs. 9d. No assistanco can he expected from British manufacturers, who aro 60 busy, that long deliveries are. asked for. Miss Cooper and Miss' Moss acknowledge contributions to their flower stall in Routh's Buildings from: Mrs. Cook, Miss Dimock, Miss Tucker, Hrs. G. Pearcc, Miss Watson, \Mrs. Best, Mrs. Waller, Mrs. Dudley Hill, Anglican Boys'. Home, Miss Foster, Mrs. B. P. Letlibridge, Mrs. King, Mrs. Chapman, Mr. Reich, Mrs. W. Wilson, Mre. H. Rawson, Master Stephen.Saxby, Miss Davies, Master G. Roberts, Miss Godfrey, Master G. Roberts, Miss E. Williams,; Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Wall, Mrs. V. Riddiford, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Meek. - ' 1 The Thinkers' Favourite Writing Tablets, and Thinkers' Penny' Note-books now in stock. Shakespeare's best phil-. -Gsopliy printed on all the covers. Best for everybody. I'. Cording, Bookseller and Stationer, Gourtenay Piaco.—Advt. 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 hav*> proved thero is no other to equal it." Test Desert Gold to-day—Advt.

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In Aid of Presbyterian Home Missions. A sale of work in aid of tlie Presbyterian Home Missions, organised by the St. .John Wgmen's Association, was opened in St. John's Schoolroom yesterday afternoon by the Hon, J. G. ,W Aitken. . The stalls; hadbeon exceedingly well supplied wifcli most attractive displays of .liome-mado. sweets, i flowers, home-made : . cakes, produce, • and plain and fancy work, and in spite of the fact that there have been many such of. late; there ap» pearcd to bo many purchasers.: Mr. Aitkeu made a speech' suitable to tho ' event, and'the Rev.Dr.Gibb gave a brief address. A short musical pro-, framme was contributed to by Sire, lockton, Miss Martin, and Miss Mead. 11l the evening another programme was ■ given, the' contributors being Mr. P. N. Denton, with a . coniet eolo, Mrs. C.'Fordliam, Mr. C.' Moore, Miss Eva : Smith, Mr. S. ;L. : Kxtoii, and Mr. A. Newton, songs each.-. 'Mrs; Fordhatn, : and Mr. Moore also sung, a duet. In. : charge of the stalls were' the follow- • in'g:—Flowers, Mrs. M'Lellati, Mrs. ... Robertson, iaiid : 'Mrs.< Spear; produce,

Mrs. Glen, Mrs. Whitoman, Mrs. Garnjiara, Miss. Aitken; work stall, Mrs. Gibbs,- Mrs. Allan, Mrs. -Wylie, Mrs. Forsythe; cakes, Mrs. Dalziel, Mrs; Simmonds, Mrs. Hallcy, Miss Steel, Miss SWhousa; sweets, tlio Young Women's Guild; refreshments, Sirs. M'Kerrow.. and, Mt6. Menelaus, with a. number of assistants. Tho.secretary in ooiihcctidn with tho bazaar was Miss Sinclair. Tea was handed round both in tho afternoon and evening. " '... The opening lecturo ;of another course of first aid was well attended at the Y/W.C.A. on Wednesday, last; 30 members enrolled, and the 1 Icctures under Dr. Arthur promiso to prove interesting and instructive. .... On Sunday afternoon there will be .the usual meeting for girls and young women at ■ the P.W.C.A., Herbert Street, when Mr. R. G. Denton' will give an address: . '

Ladies! A special offering of Black Imitation Silk Hose is a big attraction at Price's Store, Willis Street. 20 doz. Pairs (slightly damaged by a.s. Jtangatira Trreck), now offering at Is. 6d. pair. —Advt. . Boys' odd shirts, in best material, just opened, 3s. Bd. to Ss. lid. at Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.', Manners Street.—Advt.

Victoria League Effort for Sailors. Tho vaudeville entertainment' which is to bo given in the Concert 'Chamber of tho Town Hail this evening by the Victoria League concert party promises to be a very bright and attractive affair. There will be songs, choruses,, trios, quartets, and some pretty dances (solo and otherwise), contributed by; various members of tho party. Taking part iu tho programme are tho Misses Dall, N. Haybittle, Clarke-Johnston, D. Wilson, D. Wilberfoss, G. Davics, and the -Misses Putijam (3), all of whom havo frequently taken part in various entertainments in connection with the Victoria League,, either in, the city or at Trentham Camp. Colonel Purdy is also assisting by contributing recitations. There will be stalls for sweets and flowers, which will ho ill clia-rgo of Mrs. Kirker, and Miss Salmond, and Misses Francis and Hamilton, assisted by ' several soldiers. Large supplies of flowers have been promised.' Tho proceeds of the evoning are to go to <thc Victoria League's Fund for Christmas presents for tho sailors on the New Zealand ships,- and in. view of all that they have been experiencing lately iu the way of terrible heat, and its accompanying discomforts, it is hoped that the entertainment will be well supported by the public, Maranui School Bazaar. Tlio Maranui School bazaar was continued yesterday afternoon and evening, and again the financial results Wero very satisfactory. Tlio stalls had been replenished, and tho many people who attended tho sale found much to attract their attention and their money. In the afternoon an interesting programme had been arranged, a maypole dance being performed by a number of children with anuch success, and a pretty gavotte. Miss Easson. and Miss Bouttell also contributed instrumental items at intervals. For the evening two concerts had been arranged, Laura Bcggs, Sydney Perkin, and a cliorus contributing "The Toy Diiet," Mona Dayes and .Robert Craig, "The irfineh Bonnet," senior girls dancing a gavotte, and junior children taking part in' a- miniature cantata, ''Soot and the Fairies." At the later, concert the contributors were Mrs. H. F. Wood, Sergt.-Jla.jor. C. Martin, 'Mr. H. F. Wood with songs; Miss E. Church ill, a monologue; Master Winston Macarthy, "some Scotch" (after Harry Lauder); Miss Nellie Simpson, a'flute solo; Mr. and Mrs. 11. F. Wood, a duet; and Mr. W. H. Crawford, a humorous item. Tho piano had been lent by the Bristol Company. Tlio side shows, competitions, etc., were all well patronised, and in every way the residents of Maranui, tho school Siaff, and the children are greatly to IJS congratulated upon tho success that has attended 1 their well-organised efforts for the; AVounded Soldiers' Fund, and also'for- the school playgrounds' fun'd. - , The Natives'" Association concert party arranged, by''Mr.:,.Culford Bell visited Trentham, Camp and gave a very, successful concert 'last night to a packed audience. '. The performers wore Misses Kuther (2), Gallichan, Gow, Kelly, -Castle,' .Behvortliy, and Mr. Oakey.

Nature ondowedthe young with skin soft in tes-ture'. Let. every woman retain the facial contour of youth, the curve of chin mid neck, the lustre and colour of the hair, shapely nails, delicate hands, learn how to pomade 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 net 3 (all real hair), Hairwork (absolutely the latest and best), Eleotrolysis, Manicuring. Treatments to meet all oases. Advice and suggestions sent freo of charge. Solo distributor "Cultene" Skin.preparations, "Levrelene" Lip Food, Parisian Bloom. Miss Jlilsoin, Barnetfs Buildings, 91 Willis Street. Telephone 814.—Advt.

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Wedding Announcement. — beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality 01. Packed ami forwarded throughi the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-lvegal L-lonst. 3G Willis Street.—Advt.