WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2914, 28 October 1916, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OP INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR*

(By Imogen.)

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

More Motors Wanted. Owners, of motor-cars, and judging from the celerity and caution mingled which our pedestrians have to e.xerciso when crossing the Wellington streets, there must be a great many of them, are hereby reminded that the wounded soldiers in tho Victoria Military Hospital are badly in need of a few more drives. It is understood : that there are only two cars which aro placed regularly at the service of our invalids. If to-day bo fino a few motorcar owners might well run their cars along to the Hospital, and give some of our boys a trip into tho country, or a spin Tiesido the seaside." Home Nursing Examinations. The following have pnssed home nursing examination held at Newtown School on. October 12:—Myra DAncan, ' Florence Hind, Margaret Scott, Annie M. Bartley, Emma PyttJackson, Nellie x>if3, Bose Troy, Catherine M'lnnes, Gertrude Henderson, Alice Maud Morgan, Gcrtrudo Bourke, Nollio Nannestad, 'Margaret Gilchrist, Rose Betts, Ada Kemp. College Old Cirls' Concert. An excellent programme has been arranged for tho Wellington Collcgo Old Girls' conccrt to be held to-night in tlie Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall, in aid of the Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Some of _ Wellington's finost talent is contributing to tho programme. With the assistance of the College girls, a great many tickets havo boon disposed of, so patrons whose soats are not reserved are advised to attend early. Misses Joan Beero and Zolda Bailey aro giving "My Littlo Dream Girl," and Miss Frances Winter will danco "Le Cygne," with 'cello obligate by Mrs. I<\ R. Johnstono; Master Winston STCarthy will bo heard in his inimitable Scotch songs; Miss Nellie Simpson will give a liute solo; and Mr. Norman Aitken a musical monologuo. Songs are to bo contributed by Madame Anderson, Miss Barry, Mr. Hamilton Hodges, and Mr. Herbort F. Wood. Jliss Alba Groening will bo Boon in an Italian character skotch, and tho programme will conclude with a short comoaTotta by Misses Nioholls (2), and Lyon. Tho stago management is being undertaken by Mr. Norman Albkon, and Mss Caddick is tho accompanist. Tho opening number will be an ovorturo by. ttio Collego Orchestra, ufiler the baton of Miss Medley. Tho orchestra is boing assisted by Mcsdamcs Foster and Tombs, Misses Ronayno, Millar, . arid Simpson, and

Messrs. Turner and' Watson. The pianos nro being kindly lent by tho Bristol Piano Company. Home of compassion. v Tho bpistorous weather last Saturday interfered with tho work of clearing sho gorso on tho grounds attached to the Homo of Compassion at Island Bay. For several Saturdays voluntary workers havo been assisting the Sisters by grubbing the gorso which is soriously :cncroaching on tho grazing grounds of tho homo's cow herd, from which is dorived tho principal means of sustenance for tho largo number of baby inmates at the homo. Tho grounds are very, extensive, and the scrub thick, so that there is ample scope for all volunteers this afternoon to help, and the more that assist the , sooner will .the work, he finished. ;It is to bo hoped, theroforo, that a'.large number will respond and. assist tho institution, which is doing so much good in our' midst. .

The Ladies' Auxiliary Committee of the- Navy Loaguo acknowledges with thanks a contribution of. warm knitted garments from Miss Babcr and Miss Medley. Mrs. Fitchett has just had a cablegram from her son, Lieutenant Fitchott, to say that he and his division aro onjoying furlough for a fow days.

Miss Coopor and Miss Moss acknowledge with thanks contributions from: —Mrs. Cook, Misses Levin, Miss Howden, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Bristow, Miss Guthrio, Miss Hutchon, Mrs. M. Turroll, Mr. Chapman, Mrs. Pollen, Misb Duncan. Mrs. Shino, Miss Dowling, Mrs. J. Kobbell, Mrs. 'Adkin, Mrs. B. OiTambers, Miss Medley, Mrs. Gooder, Mrs. Harkness, Mrs. Norton Francis, ■Mrs. S. Kirkcaldio, Miss Skorrett/ Mrs. Kolleston, Miss Bose Campboll. ,

'All tho members of tho Viqtoria League aro asked to send all offerings in tbo shapo of money or goods for Bed Cross-Day (next Friday) to Mrs. Luke's Red Cross Shop, Kennedy's Buildings, Lower Cuba Street. Tho Mayoress is a vice-president, and was formerly, the honorary treasurer of tho loaguo, and so, of course, takos tho greatest interest in it. All the members of the league are asked to combino in one' great effort, and so make a success of their section. Intending helpers should notify Mrs. Luke at once, and everyono is reminded that all gifts should bo marked for tho Victoria League. In this way thoro will bo no confusion and loss of time and energy.

Tho engagement is announced of Miss' Elsie E. Macdonald, eldest daughter of Mrs. Herbert Brister,- Terrace Gardens, to Sergeant A. M„§tewart, son of Mr. J. A. Stewart, of Dundee, Scotland. Mrs. Hopo .Lewis is spending a week in tho Wairarapa with Mrs. Guy Williams, while Colonel Hope Lewis is away visiting tho Military Hospitals at Boterua. ■'■ _ TOILET HINTSTREATMENTS TO BE HAD AT MES. . ". . EOLLESTON'S. . To keep the hair in good condition, monthly shampooing is. advisable. Fee, 2s. 6d. . ■ ■ ,

To strengthen the growth and prcvont breaking and> splitting, have the hair cut and singed. Feo, Is. 6d.

For falling hair, premature groyness, dandruff, or lack of lustre, a course of special treatment is invaluable. Fee, ,£1 Is..

A guinoa course of faco treatment is indispensable for improving tho complexion, removing blemishes, and eradicating wrinkles. For tho permanent removal of superfluous hair without tho slightest scar, Mrs. Eolleston holds a diploma and medical reference for skilful treatment by electrolysis. Fee, 10a- per hour. Transformations and haifwork of every description a speciality. 256 Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt.

Girls' College Sports and Prize-giving.! At .yesterday's meeting of the Governors of the Wellington College and Girls' College it was agreed that'the annual sports in connection with the Girls' College should' take placo on November 17 and that the proceeds therefrom should bo contributed towards the War Relief Association and Red' Cross Fund. It was also decided that the Girls' College "Speech Night" . should tako place in t3io Concert Chamber on the evening of December 15, and that Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool be asked to preside. Miss M'Lean, the Lady Principal, wrote suggesting that some of Jho prize books that were' not allocated at the end of 1914 on account of the war should bo awarded this yoar, as they only deteriorated with keeping. The suggestion, was ; that mazes to half the usual value should bo allocated and tho balance of the money should bo allocated to- somo patriotic fund.- On tho proposal of -the chairman (tho Hon. J. G. W-. Aitkeh), Miss M'Lean's suggestion was adopted. "In my opinion," added ' ProfessorEasterfiolc!, "th'ero are far to 6 many prizes given." A Prosentation. On Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dickinson were mot by many parents of boys attending Scots College, and a presentation of a purse of sovereigns was handed to Hr._ Dickinson, and a handbag to' Mrs. l Dickinson. Mr. Dickinson, who is sovpring'his connection with the college, "has v dining his sojourn there, won. many. friends. General regret is felt, now his dutios thero*. aro completed; and the college well -under way, that ho is no longer associated with its progress. Mrs. J. H. Williams, of 22. Hobson' Street,kindly placed hor residence at tho disposal of the committee_ttiat .arranged matters, and the presentation was made on their behalf by Mr. W. ,H. Didsbury. Mrs. Peterson and Mr. J. W: Black also spoke, and Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson suitably replied. During tho evening, delightful music ir-as rendered li? Mr. Seigurd Lcstrupp. Miss Sullivan and Mr. and .Mrs. Tombs. Miss Farmer provina an ideal accompanist. Recitations wore also given by . Mrs. .D. C. Bates and Miss Minn Pearson.

On a recent afternoon a littio surpriso party was .arranged for Mr.. and, Mrs. Burton, by'a few of their cluh' friends, who assembled to say farewell to them, at Mite. Yarrall's, prior to their departure from Wellington for Auoldand. Dainty afternoon _ tea was served, and various competitions and musical items wore much enjoyed; A presentation was mado to Mr. and Mrs. Burton as a small tokon of tho esteem in which they wero held, and! great regret was expressed by all present at their. departure.

A' match between tho Potone Ladies' Miniature,Riflo Club and tho Women's National Reserve Rifle Section .took place on Wednesday evening at the Y.M.C.A. range. The result was a win for Petone by 37 poinfs.Tho aggregates being: Petone 453, Wellington 416, out of a possiblo 560. Tho highest. scoreß (out of a possiblo 70) were:—ketone: Miss Millw/ird, 6\; Mrs. Scroggs, 60; Mrs. Gfalvrn, 59. Wollington: . -Miss M'Sill. 61! Miss Jojikins. 50; Miss Walker, 59. Tho Potouo Indies wore afterwards ontertninecT by tho N.Z. Riflo Section and a mo<4 jenjoyable and profitable evening was spent. '-

The following" were ambugst"■• tho quests at tho Rutland Hotel, Wahga-, mii, duriiig the week:—Dr. Hardwicke Mr., and Mrs. Gardener, Hon.. Dr. Pomaro, Captain J. B'. Rainey, Mr. and Mrs. W. Clarkson, Mrs. Stewart, Mr. A. W. Bnt'fc, Mr. J. A. Wilson, Mr. K. V. Mitchenor, Mr. J. Brown, Mr. H. Stephens.. Mr. A. .N. Poison, Mr. H. Patience, Mr. A. P.- : Slmester (Wellington), Mr, J. AV. Tattersfiold (Auckland), Mr. Q. F. Russell (Dunedin), Mrs. R. l£. Trotter (Marten), Mr. and Mrs. J. Alan Oliver, John MacKenzio (Christehuroh), Mr. W. E. Wade (Turalrina), Captain Douie (Huntervillc), Messrs. L. H. Warm, H. Webber, H. Lightr/and (Now Plymouth), Mr. and Mrs. R. Blandford (Melbourne), Mr. ftiid Mrs. J. Lorell Nicolls (Kakatihi), Mr. E. Moss (Dunedin),.Mr. A. J. Vidal (Hastings), Mr. Baxter Wilson (Dunedin), Mr. S.; A. Baron, Wellington, W. H. Atkins (Eltham), T. Stamford . Booth. (Ngutawora). .......

The many friends in -Wellington, of Mr. Frank Ashbolt and Miss. Gladys Bhind will bo interested to learn, that they were married, in" London at 1318 end of September."Mr. Ashbolt leftfor. tho front, with' oho of the Reinforcements nearly eighteen -months ago.;. He was at onq tune, one of Now. Zoa- : land's best criokotors, and up to' tho time he loft was a«membor. of the Wei-, lington Bowling Ohib, jliss. Bhind is a daughter of -fibe'late Mr. Bhind,-for-, merly a'banker in Wellington, and is a sister of Messrs. Arthur and Vivian Bhind (of Wellington); both of whom are now on active service. •

Guard th'o complexion against high winds and dust, which blook tho pores and shrivel the skin. Choose some absolutely puro cream, such as MissMilsom's Cultene Balm (rcg.), 3s.' Gd.; whioh is applied during day, merely rubbed into face with finger tips, and when dry wiped off Tightly. Tho.' effect' of this marvellous cream is like magic. Perfectly harmless, and balm to the''skin' Cultene Skin Food (reg.), 35., for nightly application, as per directions on jar. Hair Tonic, 3s. 9d., suro stimulant to perishing hair. Hair Cream, 2s. Gd. for dry hair. Face Powders, four shades, 3s. fid. All treatments, manicuring, electrolysis. Advice gratis. Miss Milsom, Barnctfs Buildings, 91 Willis St., Tel. 814—Advt.. ,' .. .

Desert Gold is the champion of the turf, and Desert Gold Tea is the champion of all teas. Both are unsurpassed and hold first place in public favour.— Advt.