WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2870, 7 September 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

SIMATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.IS

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Patriotic Cake Room. The committee o ft'lio Patriotic Cake Room acknowledge with (hanks gifts of home-made cakos, sweets, etc., from the following donors:—Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mesdames Smitton, Perkins, Askew, Robertson, A. Myers, Ohristie, M'Rae, Holmes, G. Didsburv, Findlay, W. F. Ward, ,1. "Williams, G. S. Matthews, Palmer, Didsbnry, G. Reid, Isaacs, Hamer, A. Williams,' Talbot, Hurst, Finch, B. L. Taylor, R, AVilson, Misses Chalmers, Cameron, Wheeler (2), Rose, Didsbnry, Kirkcaldie, "West, Von Dadelszen, Turner, Wright. Richardson, Drummond, Siddy and M'Menanien. The guessing competition for tho iced fruit cako made by Miss Morison was won by Mrs. M'Rae. Red Cross Flower Sales. Large -quantities of spring flowers have been arriving from Nelson for tho week-end sales of flowers for R«d Cross purposes, which are held by Miss Macandrcw, but to obtain the best results for the benefit \>f this fund more helpers to sell the flowers in the streets on Saturday mornings would bo greatly appreciated. The depot is at the Red Cross Shop in Woodward Street, and as need for the' work of tho Red Cross is not -likely to decrease for many days to come, constant efforts are needed.

Bazaars. Yesterday afternoon a sale of work organised by the Ladies' Auxiliary of tho Y.M.O.A. for the purpose of raising funds for repairs to tho association building was held in the social hall of the latter place, the opening ceremony being performed by Mrs. M. A. Williams. Mr. Allan, president of the association, introduced Mrs. Williams, and she was presented with a very pretty bouquet. The stalls had been attractively arranged, and were well supplied with, home-mado cakes, sweets, kitehen and produce supplies, flowers, fancy work, otc, and draperies of red, blue, and white made the hall look bright and attractive. The stalls wero as follow:—Flowers, Mrs. Low (president of the Ladies' Auxiliary); kitchen and produce, Mrs. Dumbell and Mrs. Montague; sweets, the Misses Fossotte; cakes, Mrs. Ilott and Mrs. Campbell; sewing, Mrs. Fossette, Mrs. Waterhouse, and Miss Steel; book stall, Mrs. Hain; surprise packet, Miss Eileen Fossette. A musical programme had been arranged! by Madame Mueller, and contributing to it were 'Madame Mueller and Miss Mueller, Miss Varncy, Miss Fairclough, Miss D. Halliburton. In charge of tho tearoom were. Mrs. Bennett l and Mrs. Kolly, with assistants. A sale of work in aid of the fund for raising a sum of £500 by St. Michael's and All Saints! Day (September 29), for tho Church Building Fund of St. Michael and All Saints', Kelburn, was opened in the church schoolroom at Kelburn yesterday afternoon by Mrs.'Coleridge. Tho room looked very attractive with its prettilyarranged stalls, all of which wero well supplied with a wide variety of articles, nsetul and ornamental. In charge of these stalls were the following:—Guild stall (sewing), Mrs. Johnson and! Mrs. S'lvinney; fancy, Mrs. EvansJ Mrs. Haylock, Mrs. Willis, and-Mrs. Waddell; produce, Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Priest;' sweet stall, Miss Johnson, Miss Holmwood, and Miss Haylock;- soldiers' comforts stall, Mrs. Muir; bran tub, Miss E. Holmes;' refreshments, Mrs. R. A. Holmes and Mrs. Christie. 'Mrs. Johnson was the secretary. The sale will be continued this afternoon and' evening.

Children's War Work. An interesting display of work done by the children of the primary schools of the City and suburbs was held at the Education Board' buildings yesterday afternoon, as a result of the installation of a 6cheme by means of which children attending the schools would be able to take their part in organised patriotic work. The display was a decidedly creditable one, both as to the quality of the work and as to its quantity. .Red ,o'ross work (which, of course, covers a large variety of articles in these days), was largely represented and an interesting section of the, exhibition was that showing a number of garments (children's, chiefly), which had been either , remodelled or renovated, while at another table was a further display of thoso made from material which in ordinary cases would have been thrown away as being merely of no use. With these latter materials had been made mittens (from « pair of socles), tam-o'-shanters, children's, bomiets, small children's dresses and .underclothing, coats, knickers,, etc., and no doubt the lessons of economy which underlay the making of these garments would be fully emphasised to .the children. The Plu'nket patterns had been used for the making of the new babies' clothing, and these had been excellently made, while some of the pairs of socks would have; served as samples to be followed by adult workers. Altogether the display was one that was interesting and instructive. Mrs. Reynolds and the Misses Reynolds motored down from Masierton tcrday, and are staying at the Hotel Windsor. A meeting of the trustees of the Wellington Convalescent Homo was held at Miss Coates'6, Hobson Street, yesterday. There were present: Mesdames W. S. Moorhouse (in the chair), 0. S. Watkins, Litchfield, W. Young, Joseph Joseph, Miss Coatcs, Miss Harcourt (lion, treasurer), Miss Miles°(ho». secretary). The matron reported that fourteen patients were admitted and twelve discharged from the home during the month. A donation of £5 was received from Mrs. Eotheram.

ASSAVERS TO COEEESrONDENTS. (By Arrangement with Mrs.- Rolleston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified, London and Paris.). "Sydney."—"Zolene" (2s. 6d.) is a most effective bleacher for whitening the hands and softening the skin; a little should always be applied after household duties, where hot water and soda have been used. For immediate effect it's necessary to smear the hands well before retiring, and sleep in kid gloves, with the finger-tips and palms cut. "T.M."—Highly perfumed creams and powders are not recommended—they very often irritate the skin. The most delicate and refined perfume is to be obtained from sachets, lavender, or sandalwood, placed in wardrobes or among clothing. "C.C. —Ttour hair probably requires a "ood tonic. Send, me particulars or a few combings, and I will post ono to be rubbed well into tho scalp; price ss. Brush the hair well, in the sun if possible, every morning. Private rooms for all treatments. 2 G Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt. Ladies! Wo remind you that there are only a few days in which to purchase Special Hose Bargains. Black Imitation Silk Hose, Is. 6d. pair; also Black Silk Anklcd Hose, 2s. lid. Price's Store, Willis ■ Street.—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — Beautiful ros?s and the choicest of flowers only aro used when designing wedding bouquets, which I make a speciality of. Packed and forwarded thrpugh the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vioe-Kognl Florist, 30 Wil-1 lis Street—Advt.

A Soldier's Lotter. Soldiers' lottors in plenty find their way into newspaper offices nowadays, sent by friends or relations of tho men at tho front, states the Christehureh "Press." Much is usually left to the discretion of the paper in the matter of censorship before publication, and this discretion has to be, and is, very carefully exercised. Were it not, somo surprising things would find their way into print. Many of tho letters are in the highest degree "human documents," and the newspaper man, in reading them, caonot but feel that he has almost a sacred charge in preserving inviolate the confidences, the hopes and fears of bravo men who are passing through unforgettable experiences. The following passage, taken from tho lotter (to his wife) of a soldier who must remain'anonymous will serve as an example of many:—"Don't be afraid of the casualty lists —I'm not, with all my love for you and the little ones taken in—and there's no earthly reason why you should be. If you had seen —as we have seen —even in this town, which was merely on the edgo of things, womon and children, girls and boys, some with scarred faces, some with shortened arms and legs; if you had seen these and considered tho horrors and abominations that lay behind, and in addition to these mutilations, why, sweetheart, you'd only have to think of our own kiddies, and the biggest casualty list in the world Wouldn't induce you to have me anywhere but where I am."

Mrs. C. Earle returned Inst evening from a brief visit to Wauganui. Mrs. John Perry (Sulphur Wells, Mastert'on) is visiting "Wellington. .Mrs. W. Lamb (Masterton) is visiting relatives in Wellington. Mrs. Marshall is visiting Mrs. Gawith in Masterton. The 117 th meeting of tho Richmond Freo Kindergarten Council was'held at the Taranaki Street Schoolroom this week. There were present: Mrs. Gill (in the chair), Mesdames Luxford, Dixon, Dickinson, Kennedy, Coward, Andersen, Hannah, Misses England, Helyer, Stove, Hiscock, and Seaton. An apology for absence was received from Mrs. Clarke. Accounts to the amount of £49 9s. Bd. were passed for payment. Subscriptions received during the month amounted to £6 17s. Id. A letter was received from tho War Victims' Belief Committee, thanking the children for gifts of toys and clothing which had been sent. Somo of tho toys had been sent to the North of France, and it was hoped that other's would go to Russia. The annual spring show of tho Napier Horticultural Society was held yesterday, the display of flowers being more attractive than usual. Mrs. A. Harris, of Napier, secured no fewer than thirteen firsts. In charge of the Triangle Depot on Friday of this'week will be Mrs. Gibbons, and on Saturday Mrs. Dumbcll.

Nature ondowed the young with skin soft in texture. Let every woman retain the Facial contour' of youth, the curve of chin nn<l neck, the lustre and colour of tho hair, shapely nails, delicate hands. Learn how to poraado and lubricate the hair, and what to use for tho face. v.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. Sole distributor "Cnltene" Skin preparations, "Levrelene" Lip Food, Parisian Bloom. Miss Milsom, Barnett's Buildings, 91 Willis Street. Telephone 814.—Advt, Why sew, sew, sew, when you can buy good material Union and Oeylou Shirts for boys, at Is. to 3s. lid., from Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—AdTt.

ft Military Dance. Last evening tho president and field sflicers of the Field Officers' Mess, I'rontham Military Camp, gave a danco - in the Concert Chamber of" tho Town Hall for the officers of the Seventeenth Reinforcements. Tho Trentham and Featherston Camps were well represented among those who were present, and special ararngements had been made for the'conveyance to Wellington. and back again of truests from the Wairarapa, The Concert Chamber had been most effectively decorated for tho occasion, draperies of flags having been used in profusion both in the chamber and in tho corridor outside, which was praotically enclosed with archways of Hags. The stage' in the former place. ■•-. had been carpeted.and furnished with' easy chairs and couches, and draperies of flags entirely cove'ring the front of it, and banked with quantities of palms, 'wattle, and camellias, made it a distinctly decorative feature of the room. The Trentham Band stationed in tho ' gallery played excellent music for ingCaptain Macarthy,' the president of ' the mess, was assisted in organising the dance' by Captain Sir Robert ■ Walker, Captain Keir, and ' Captain 8011, aiid the chaperones for tho occasion 'wcro the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, who', however, owing to her absence from town was unable to bo prc- - sent, Lady Walker, who was wearing a flounced dress, of. powder blue tulle, Mrs. Moorhouso, who was in black satin with white lace vest, Mrs. Coleridge, in pale pink crepe de chine with lace, I and Mrs. Salmond/'in black. Among those who were present were: Mrs. Sleeman, who wore black ninon, with a '•■'■:' red scarf; Mrs. G. F. C. Campbell,, in / pink charmeuse, with panels of flowered brocade; Mrs. De Latour, in black, with overdress of embroidered ninon; Mrs. Hadfield, black laco; Miss Coloridge; yellow crepo de chine; Miss Hoßk•iug, black, ninon over white silk; Miss Dall, white;charmeuse and lace; Miss '• Ewart, white crepe de chine; with an . emerald waistbclt; Mies Miles; black frock; Miss D. Isaacs, flounced frock of ninon, over yellow; Miss Salmond, ! rbse pink charmeuse, with ninon overdress; Miss-Wilford, cream frock;. Miss .. Turton, white charmeuse, with emerald green overdress: MissJCeoling, emerald green frock; Miss *De Latonr, red silk; Miss Tnlloch, flame-oobured silk; Miss M. Fulton, black frock; MissWil- " ' herfoss,. cherry-coloured, frock; • Miss Griffiths, pale pink crepe de chine;' Miss Clarke, blue crepe de chine; Mi&'s. ■ Booth, black and white frock; Miss Hamilton, white charmeuse and lace; Miss Pauline'"Brown, white satin and lace; Miss — 'Coleridge, black ninon / and lace; Miss Watson, yellow satin frock; Miss Bristow, white, charmeuse; Miss Nathan, Dale pink ninon.; The. Mayor, Mr.' J. P. Luke, was also among Hhose wlio were present, also.Colonel (t'l' F. 'C. Campbell,'. Major Sleeman, Major Skelley, Captain Purdom, C[ap- .'•'• tain Wood, Paymaster Brown, -.-of H.M.S. Torch, and many others,, Sup- .'.--. per was set at the further end of the corridor, the' tables'.having been arranged with spring flowers. Quite an unusual feature of the dance, although i it was a military one, was the fact that uniforms were all prevailing,, save for. .one. exception.

' Ladies! There, are still big Hoso Bargains for the last few days-of our Sale. Black Imitation Silk Hose; Is. 6d. pair; also Black Silk Ankled Hose, 2s. lid: Price's Store.-Willis Street—Advt.

Levin Home "Gift Tea."

Yesterday afternoon the annual "gift tea" of tho Levin Memorial Homo for Girls was held, and in spite of many counter-events in the city, was very successful. Quite a number of visitors journeyed to Berhainpore and brought with theiu soino practical memento of their visit in the way of groceries, dress material, or donations in money. A sale of flowers in charge of Mrs. Wost, who was assisted by Mrs. Guy Fulton, Miss Edmoades, Miss Gcddis, Mts. Banks and Mrs. Longmore, was also very helpful in adding to tho financial receipts of the afternoon. The visitors who were received by Miss Greenwood, the president, and members ofltho committee, were entertained at afternoon tea, tho arrangements of which were- carried out by the committee with tho help of Miss Dawson, 'Mrs.''Archer, Miss Archibald (secretary), and Miss Thompson. Afterwards a tour of inspection was made of the home, and the children entertained, everyone singing some songs. A musical programme had been arranged by Miss M'lntyre, and, contributing to it were Miss Carson, Miss Price, and Mrs. 'Douglas, Mrs. Binney reciting. As a result of the tea, ,£3O was received in donations, £4 10s.' for tho sale of flowers, 285ib. weight of groceries, and 85 yards of material, quite a substantial help to; tho upkeep of the home. Most beautiful flowers had been sent in for sale.

Yesterday afternoon Mr. Horaco Goldin was a visitor to the Betumed Soldiers' Club. A number of guests had been invited for the occasion, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. The salo of work in connection with tho Ladies Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. is to "bo continued this afternoon. The final arrangements for tho danco in aid of St. Joseph's Orphanage aro well in hand, and l both tho afternoon and evening programmes aro attractive. In the afternoon a. sale of work is to ho held, and in of dor to enliven proceedings a. short programmo has been drawn np. Miss Halley's pupils will give an exhibition of fancy dancing, while Master MiOartliy will sing. In the evening tho dances aro to be interspersed with musical items. Tho following have consented to give items:—Misses Halliburton, Hugo, Lenzine, and M'Gce, and Mr. FitzGcrald. Two little girls, Ngaire Williamson and Dorothy Richardson, pupils of Miss Guise, will give an exhibition of fanny dancing, etc. Any donations of flowers or produce will be gladly received at the Town. Hall up till noon. Tickets may be obtained at either tho Bristol or Beggs's.

Exposed as they are to, all _ kinds of rough' weather, men in training camps suffer soverely from windburn and sunburn. An. officer now in camp narrates how, after numerous preparations had been tried, the men in his command got full relief and comfort from the use of "Sydal." He had been given a sample to try himself, and had derived so much benefit from it.'that he recoramended | "Sydal" to others, with the above happy result. Therein lies further proof of the soothing, softening,, healing value of this popular emollient. Price, 25., all chemists and stores.—Advt. A correspondent writes a letter of interest to ladies:—"l.havo been using Desert Gold Tea fori the last twelve months, and find it the best tea I have ever tasted. I have told all my friends, and they are buying it now. -Advt., The Thinkers' Favourite Writing Tablets, and Thinkers' Penny Note-books now in stock. • Shakespeare's best philosophy printed'on all the covers. Best ■'for everybody. ' P. Cording, Bookseller ■ and Stationer, Conrtcnay Place.—Advt.