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WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(Bv Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Red Cross Day. A mooting of delegates of tlio varions bodies interested in patriotic work in Wellington was held at the Central Depot of tho Now Zealand branch of ■the British llod Cross Society yostcr'dav afternoon to make an'angenicnts l'or_ collections in connection with the Universal l?edl Cross Day, which has hcen fixed'by the authorities at Home for October 19. Tho chair was taken 'by His Worship the Mayor, and there wore about 40 peoplo present. The Mayor mentioned in opening that £45,000 had passed through his hands in connection with various patriotic movements, and he hoped that tho appeal in connection with tho Red Cross Day would moet with a generous response. ' Mr. T. Young read tho appeal which had been 1 received! through Mis Excellency, the Governor from the representatives of the British lied Cross Society and Order of St. John, also a report from Sir. Bernard Tripp, New Zealand Red Cross Commissioner, to the effect that an unlimited supply of money was required for Eed Cross purposes. He proposed that those present, with Mr. Luke, Miss Coates, Mr. Manton, Mr. Tripp, and Mr. Seville, bo appointed' a general committeo to carry our- tho project. The day was fixed for Friday, November .3. The following executive was set np to report to a mooting to be held on Thursday next, at 4.45 p.m.:—His Worhip the Mayor, Messrs. T. Young, Wilford, M'Laren, Veitch, Manton, M'lntosh, the Mayoress, Mesdamee Wilford, Nathan and Williams. The trustees aro the Hon. C. J. Johnston, tho Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, Mr. Joseph Joseph, and the: secretary-organiser is Mr. D. M'Laren. Mr. J. M'lntosh ie treasurer. For Rod Cross Funds.To assist Red Cross Funds, Mr. and Mrs.- Black, of "Cargen," Auckland, .liavo instituted ■ a series of weekly dances which are held at.. "Cargen." The: ballroom has been recently renovated and enlarged, and for tho danoo which was hold last Thursday evening it had been most effectively decorated with howls of arum lilies and drapings of : {he Allied flags, the smoke-grey walls formin" an admirable background. Adeane's orchestra supplied good dance music, and the floor was in excellent order. Mrs. Black_ wore a gown of. black charmeuse satin with bodice of gold -lace, veiled with black ninon. Among those who were present were; Lady Hall-Jones (Wellington), Miss Handyside (Hawke's Bay), Miss M'lntosh (Duncdin), Miss Mackay, Miss "Petrc, 1 Miss Ashtori, Miss TJpfill, Mrs. Adair, Miss Downey, Miss Morris, Mis, Gilfillan, Mademoiselle Meyrat, Miss A. Maxwell, Mrs. Edson (New York), Mrs. Stilling,' Jlrs. Bankart, Mrs. Thomas, tho Misses Thomas, Miss Whitson, Miss Dorothy Gardner, Mrs. J. Rankin Reed, Miss Ashton. M.Z. Natives' Association.- ; On Saturday .evening, under the aus. I pices -of tho Noiv .Zealand Natives' As- | sociation, an enjoyable as well as successful concert was given to the sick and wounded soldiers in tho Victoria Military-Hospital. Among those who contributed to the programme were: Miss P. Joplin, who sang "Gipsy Love" and a Summor"; • Miss A: M'Jleown, whose contributions were "0 Day Divine," and other songs; 1 Messrs. Peck and M'Keown, with hu- : morons -monologues; and Messrs. P. Martin and A. Nees, who contributed songs. A male quartot, consisting of Messrs. Nees, Martin, Peek, and M'Keown, sang "Comrades in Arms," which was greatly appreciated.' Miss Bartlev was the pianiste of the evening. The members of the party wero afterwards entertained at supper by tho matron of. tho. Victoiia Hospital. Red Cross Work. During the .past, week contributions to the Wellington branch of the British Red Cross and Order of St._ John have been received from the following:—Maraekakaho Red Cross, Mrs. Dumbell's Guild, ' Khandallah, Mrs. Harcourt's Band'ago Party, Mrs. MoagLovy, • Palmerston North Patriotic Society, por Mrs. Nash, New Plymouth Centre, Wellingtort Catholic Knitting Club, Miss M'Lean, Young Women's Christian' Association, Pahautanui Red Cross Guild, Gisboijno Women's Patri--1 otic Guild, Mrs. Lees, Herotaunga, Waikanae Girls' Club, Seatoun Red Cross Guild, por Mrs. Fuller, Miramar lied Cross Guild, per Mrs, Rountrco, Girls' Club, Waikanae Women's Patriotic Guild, Ohakuno Red Cross Guild, Ormomlvillo, H. 8., Red Cross Workers, Takapau, H.B. At a meeting held at the Newtown Library a branch of tho Women's National Reserve was formed, Mrs. Porter, organising secretary of tlio Women's National Reserve for New Zealand, presiding. Mrs. D. M'Laren, who has been representing the Reserve for some months, was clccted president, .and Mrs. Lippit secretary., .The following committee wa3 elected:— Mesdames Cousnns, Brucc, Campbell, Hampton, and Line. ' Mrs. Earle and her granddaughter (Miss M'Kay) have, «ays our correspondent, returned to Greytown after a visit to Alfredton. They will return to Wellington in a week's time. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ; (By Arrangement with Mrs. Kollcston, Hair Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified, London and' Paris.) "Ethel A."—The care of children's hair is a very important- matter in relation to its welfare in after life. It must he kept perfectly freo from any scurf or dandruff by the aid of Virginian Scalp Food (3s. Gd.), which should be applied on the night before washing tho hair. Dailv brushing (say, for five minutes) and monthly clipping "io also verv necessary. "H.B."—lnstead of staining your hair, 1 would advise you fo wear a pair of temple waves to cover the greyness. We mako them of tlio best quality wavy hair to match your own, and they can he adjusted in such a way that it's impossible to detect them; prices vary from 15s. pair, according to size. Private rooms for all treatments. Transformations a specialty. 25G Lambton Quay,—Advt. Ladies will be particularly interested in our Showing of Dainty Hosiery. SilkAnklcd Hose, .Is. Gd. pair. Puro feilk Hose, Gs. Gd., 7s. Gd.. an.tl Bs. Gd. Call at Price's Store. Willis Street—Advt. Tlio Thinkers" Favourite School Writing Tablets now in stock. Shakespeare's best philosophy printed on covers. Schoolmasters kindly note this. Lees and Co., Lower nutt—Advt. Wedding Announcement. — T'eautiful roses anil the choicest of (lowers only aro used whcit designing wedding bouquots, which I mako a speciality or. Packed and forwarded thrpugh tho Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Streot.—Advt.

Countess of Liverpool Fund. Contributions to the Mayoress's Counters of Liverpool Fund have been received at the Town Hall during tke past week from the following:—Mrs. iieir-h and friends, No Name, A Friend, Mrs.' Dixon,. Karori Women's National Reserve, Wadestown Womon's National Reserve, Mrs. W. Clark, Mrs. 'fully, R-aetihi Guild, Mrs. Bannister, Eketa'huna, Mrs. A. Holdeu, Ladies' Guild!, St. Michael's Kelburn, Ladies' Guild, Ohakuiiß, E. W., Foilding District High School, school children of Wellington, per Mrs. Frasor, Captain Eekford, G.F.S. Lodge, Wellington Catholic Knitting Guild, E. Bland, 11. Herdeii, Miss Harrison, A Widow, Mrs. E. Steele, To Moora, Mr. Downs, No Name, Mrs. Haywood, North Taranaki League, Miss A. H. Evans, Miss M. Blake, Murray, Ltd., per Mr. F. Vickerman (caro of Highlander Milk). Among theso contributions wero several largo parcels of ■ socks, scarves, handkerchiefs, Feiidins having forwarded 55 pairs socks,. 13 balaclavas, 7 pairs mittens, and 3 scarves. From a Belgian Convent. To be within sound of the guns at Ypres, and yet to lead a peaceful convent life apparently untouched by any effect of war has been tho fate for the last two years of two (Sisters of tho Sacred Heart, who arrived in Sydney laSitgweek by. the Osterloy (states tho "Telegraph"). They are ttaying at th® convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Kensington. Compared with Sisters Brendon and Marianne, the neodv knife-grinder was a fchatty person, for they literally have no story to tell: Sister Marianne, who in lay life was Miss Dcamer. and a sister of Mrs; Albert Goklie (Miss Dulcie Deamor), formorly of Featherston, : tho wellknown writer, joined the Convent of Tliuin, a small town in Belgium, half an hour's journoy from tho French frontier, a few .months before tho war began, and Sister Brendon a. short time afterwards. "Ours was not a nursing nor a teaching order, and we saw but littlo of tho outsido world. ' The life in Tliuin went- on in placid fashion. Nobody spoke much about the war, for under' the German rule all. remarks have perforce to ho vory- guarded. The liowspapors of the place, which still con-' tinuo to bo published in French, which is tho language of' tlio district, contained only a few general. / statements, such as : 'Fighting continues on the Western front.' We walked much, for exercise, in the forest near tho town, one of the many beautiful forests for which Belgium is noted, and often in tho stillness wo could .hear the booming of the guns at Ypres. Food; supplies wero regular, • and we felt- no shortage. We are both Australians, and when we decided to leave for this part of the world, wo had to wait some time for our passports, which wo ultimately obtained through tho American Consul." Death of Mrs. Ceorge Fisher. Many people in- Wellington will re-, gret to hoar of the death of Mrs. Gcorgo Fisher, which took, placo-on Sunday in Wellington. Tho deceased lady had beon a resident of this city for over forty years, and during that timo was very well known; and had won for herself- many friends. She was born at Bath, England,-and came to New Zealand'with her parents when, she was thirteen years of age. Her marriage to the late Mr. George Fisher took place in Christchurcli m 1866. To her husband, who was several times Mayor of Wellington and a member' of Parliament for several years, she, was of great assistance, and always continued to take an interest in the political affairs of this country Tho members of her family who survive her are: Mrs. J. P. Mathieson (of Auckland), 1 Mrs. J. B. 'MacEwan (of Wellington), Mr. Bert Fisher (Wei-' lington), and' Mr. |rM. B. Fisher, at present in London. Tho late Mrs. Fisher had reached the age of seventyfour years, and for the past fow weeks had been an inmate of a'private hospital in Wellington. The funeral took place yesterday in the Sydney Street Cemetery. Sister Norman, who has been in nursing charge of the Amokura boys on the N.Z.' C.S. Tutaneki, returned to Wellington last evening. "Tlio Song of the Shirt."—This poem portrayed the-hard lot of tlio needlewomen nt" cui-linr days, which has been largely removed by the advent of sewing machines, of which and Co. (established ISS9) have sold upwards of 23,000, and for which they guarantee to supply needles, parts as may bo required. Parts, needles for all makes stocked. Repairs promptly, efficiently, and economical. Depot, just below Bank of N.Z. 'Phone 520. Best value in Sowing Machines.' Try us.— Advt. Indispensable for the toilet is "Sydal," a softening, soothing, refreshing emollient that preserves tho natural clearnessand transparency of tho skin and keeps both hands and face in perfect condition. Ladies find it delightfully soothing on hands, arms, and face after a iaunt into tho country or down to the seaside. 2s. buys a threo months' supply. At all chemists and stores.—Advt. (Continued on. Page 3.)

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Continued from page 2.) Opening the Doors. Wo learn from "The Times" that a new protession_ for women is about to be opened up in Scotland, and, unlike most of the opportunities which havo recently been afforded, to the sex, this will have an after-war permanence. The profession is that of manufacturing engineers, and thero is being built on tho. West Coast of Scotland a factory where work of the nature of building of aeroplane engine parts will In undertaken. It.may be, that after tlio war motor engines will be part of the.work; but in any caso the venturo Is on more or less peace lines. The enterprise owes its origin to the fact that several of the directors of a "controlled" establishment have been so impressed by the work done by educated women, that they are prepared to in- ; ' vest £40,000 iu a concern which will be worked entirely by women. This • chance ls only open to women between the ages of 20 and 35, and to those among them who can take an interest in mechanics. Ordinary factory conditions will not be observed, and the works will be "tun" in two _ shifts, night and day, and each shift will com- ' prise two/ periods' of four, hours each, with breaks for meals, rest,, and technical instruction. The trainees will • receive, a salary of £1 per week to cover living expenses, and after sis months this will be increased to 255., which will probably be the lotiesfc wage earned, while the highest will be £250 per annum. The period of training will extend over three years,' and proferonco will be riven to women who are daughters and widows of Army and Navy officers. It is anticipated that this scheme will come into operation about October. Women Polios in England. Ail English journal states that those ■ who worked to' form the Women Police Corps in England havo now the satisfaction of. knowing that the appearance of Mrs.' Watson at the Old Bailey in uniform —ni the performance of those duties she carried out so admirably in connection with criminal cases —has indeed lighted a fire from which ' sparks have flown all over the United Kingdom. The policewoman now excites no comment other than approval, •I «hd her official appointment,' "on the | same terms, as men" will not be long .• delayed. At present the object of tho corps is to .sccuro posts as polico station gaolers for the trained women who have mastered the duties necessary for such positions, so that tho scandal -of women prisoners visited and watched nt night by men officers only, even wasliijig and dressing under the super-, vision of men. shall be abolished in '"civilised" England. Members of Parliament and local government officials are to be approached, and interviewed, and an : energetic campaign is to be put into progress to carry out this much-needed reform. The face, once a woman is over thirty, ... needs daily a skin-food to feed it; to be well rubbed in at night and morning. The very best only should be used; thiß is not. necessarily, expensive, for a. pot lasts for some weeks or months, iliss Milsom rccoinmends her "Cultene" (35.) for nightly use, which is a tissue-builder, possessing the . nourishing f yet healing qualities which. the .skin demands, oures , blackheads, redncea large pores, and leaves a fine smooth surface. The "Cultene Balm" (3s. 6d.), for use by day, is , a sure preventive for chapped : and cracking skins.All hair preparations; All hair work; Electrolysis; Manicuring. M?ss Milsom, Barnett Buildings, Si Willis Street. Tel. 814.—Advt.

Women Doctors and the Army. The War Office lias asked for tho services of lady doctors to . work m Regular Army hospitals, and 40 qualified ladies have been chosen for service, some of whom will go to Malta, whore there are important hospitals (says a London paper). This is tho first' occasion on which modical women havo been requisitioned for Army service,' for the lady doctors serving with tho Red Cross units aro volunteers. At tho moment it is in doubt whether the War Office will give these latest recruits a uniform, but if not, «o strong is the feeling of the ladies on tho subject that they will supply them, selves with olio. It must not be forgotten in this connection that the Euaell Street Hospital for Wounded Soldiers, which has been successfully established for a considerable time, is staffed ontirely by women. Tho ladies there wea;r khaki. It js of interest to mention that Girton and Nownham Colleges recently petitioned the Senate of Cambridge University to open the first and second M.B._ examinations to women. These examinations require laboratory and book-work, but not hospital work. | Women thus preparing thomselvps, it i was thought, could afterwards complete their medical course elsewhere, and it was not suggested that the Addenbrooke Hospital should be opened to women. Tho Council of the Senate, when about to put this matter to tho vote, were met by objections on tho ground that a question of principle was involved, and a largo part of the University was not in Consequently tho proposal was withdrawn for the time being, but the whole question is to come up again iti October for discussion. It is obvious that the more doctors «re now trained, men or women,' tho better from the national point of view, since the war has made, and will continue to make even after the war, the demand for doctors greater than the supply. It is, therefore, much regretted in. medi- ! cal circles that the Senate of Cambridge University' should have taken what is regarded ns a. short-sighted point of view. The Rev. L. Thompson, of Solway College, and Mrs. Thompson, who have been visiting Napier, returned to Masterton on Saturday. • Mrs. Stanley and her daughter, Mrs. M'Kellar, returned to Wellington last week from New Plymouth. Mrs. and Miss Cohen (Dunedin) are visiting Napier. Miss Y. Bremner is visiting Napier. Mr. and Mrs-. R. J. Couper have returned to Opouiti, Wairoa, from » visit to China, Japan, Java, and New Guinea. Mrs.* Edward Nowman, Rangitikci, is visiting Wellington, and is staying at Mrs. Facer's, Hawkcstone Street. Ladies are invited to inspect our SilkAnkled Hose at 3s. Gd. Also our puro Silk Hose at- 6s. '6d., 7s. 6d., and Bs. 6d. For value, they can't be beaten. Price's Store, Willis Street—Advt. One of. the most popular and profitable pastimes in New Zealand is collecting Camels. J250 in prizes, and hundreds of consolation gift prizes offered to thoso -who save Camels off packets of Desert Gold, the Queen of Teas. Start to-day— enjoy the best tea and win a prize — Advt. . For everything worn by little sons. This week we recommend to yonr inspection our boots and shoes at 3s. lid. to 14s. 6d. Geo. «Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Advt: t

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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2880, 19 September 1916, Page 2

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WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2880, 19 September 1916, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD. Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2880, 19 September 1916, Page 2

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